The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For 25 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY
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March 11, 2016
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MAUNDY THURSDAY MARCH 24, 2016 11 A.M. 6:00 P.M.
Communion Service Communion Service
GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2016 6:00 P.M.
Tenebrae Service A Service That Begins In Light And Ends In Darkness As It Traces Jesus’ Passion Through Song And Readings.
Rude America turned on the television and saw that they were in the middle of a discussion about Rude America. I wish I had seen it all for I have been very aware of a difference in our America of a few years ago and America as it is today. They were talking about how people use the Internet to display words, thoughts, and pictures that they would not think of using or showing in person. How true. I have become aware of what I still call filthy language displayed by people I would never have expected would say such things. I go to Facebook on rare occasions and words I never allow to pass through my mind are clearly written and often defined. Unfortunately, those who dare to write one of them say: “It’s just a word.” Facebook also tells you who is getting along in a relationship as often as it tells you that a friend has a new grandchild. I get notifications on e-mail from Facebook. Occasionally I go there to see a message that a friend has for me. Otherwise I stay away from learning shocking news of people I may know and care about. From using unheard-of language on the Internet, many have taken it to the workplace. It began with the young and became absorbed by others who once judged such a word or action as a no-no. This should not come as a surprise, for most books I have read in the last few years are on the edge. I developed a habit
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You Name It …by Kitty Maiden of anticipating words I didn’t approve of and jumping past them. I vaguely remember a ‘censorship’ board being in place long long ago. It was probably in regard to what could be used in movies. Everyone was shocked and surprised when Rhett Butler, at the end of Gone With The Wind was heard to say: “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a d____” oooh! Shock! We are hit daily with rude, ‘paid for’ ads from politicians who spend more time slamming each other than telling us what we want to know in regard to who will be running our government. We are definitely encouraged to vote, and that we will, but how wonderful our world would be if we could feel we have clear and decisive opinions that take us to the polls. We have begun to reach hard for the good in people for everything we are is out there now for the world to see and judge. Sometimes we wonder if judgment is now ‘gone with the wind.’ Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.
EASTER SUNDAY MARCH 27, 2016 Communion At Both Services
8:00 A.M. Easter Praise— A Non-Traditional Easter Service 10:00 A.M. Traditional Easter Celebration ‘Kidstuf‘ With A Special Gift for Each Child & An Easter Egg Hunt During The Service For Children
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What’s Happening Around Town… Free Lunch!
Easter @ Lourdes
RSVP now to attend the PACE (Professionals Advocating For Community Education) FREE informational luncheon on Thurs., March 17 from 10– 11:30 A.M. at Orange City Nursing & Rehab, 2810 Enterprise Rd., DeBary. Dr. Greg Dawson will present a brief session on The Basics Of Drug Therapy. After the workshop a panel of professionals will be available to answer your questions on topics such as: Assisted Livings, Nursing Homes, Hospice, Home Health, Legal Services, and more. The event is totally free and open to everyone in the community. Please RSVP to Nicolle at 386.864.5918 so they can get a count for lunch.
Join Our Lady Of Lourdes for Easter services on the beach (250 N. Atlantic Ave. behind Hilton Hotel) at 7:30 & 9 A.M. or in the church, 1014 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach at 8, 9:30, or 11:15 A.M. All are welcome... and ALL means ALL!
Learn how to manage your health with the way the internet is changing health care at a free luncheon seminar titled Healthcare In The Era Of The Cloud with speaker Dr. John R. Patrick. Join Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation on Wed., March 23 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. in Classrooms C/D, 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast. RSVP today to save your seat. Call 386.586.4440 or you may e-mail: bill.tol@ahss.org
Easter Services
Medicare Workshops
You are invited to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Rd., South Daytona for Easter services. Maundy Thursday service offered March 24 at 11 A.M. and 6 P.M.; Good Friday, March 25 at 6 P.M.; and March 27, Easter Sunday at 8 A . M . and 10 A .M . Bring the grandkids at 10 A.M. for Kidstuf and an Easter Egg Hunt during the service. For more information, call 386.767.6542.
Come find out how medicare works on April 6 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or great americanpr@yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.
Free Phone Easter Seals offers free phones to those with hearing loss. A Qualified Florida resident can receive an amplified telephone FREE from Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. for people with hearing loss and speech challenges. For details and to find out if you qualify call Easter Seals at 386.944.7806 or visit www.ftri.org/free
Lawn Care Tips Joe Sewards will offer tips on spring lawn care from 10 A.M. to NOON Sat., March 19 at the Volusia County Agricultural Center, 3100 W. New York Ave., DeLand. Sewards will discuss fertilization, the county’s fertilizer ordinance, spring weed control, proper irrigation, mowing, and diseases and insects to watch for. The $5 program fee can be paid at the door. Light refreshments and handouts provided. Reservations are requested and may be made by calling the extension service at 386.822.5778.
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Free Tax Service The AARP Tax-Aide Program offers a free tax service for taxpayers of all ages with low or moderate income. Special attention is given to those 60 or better. Counselors are IRS Certified. For details and a list of what to bring, call 1.888.227.7669 or visit: www.aarp.org/taxaide
Dancing Do you love to dance? Come meet some new friends and join Bailey’s Best at the Schnebly Recreation Center in Daytona Beach every Friday for Adult/Senior Dancing. The fun begins at 1:30 P.M. and runs until 3:30 P.M. The cost if $4 per person and includes refreshments. For more information, call Dave at 386.214.2316.
Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch meets every Thursday (except March 24) at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday prior. Call the church at 386. 767.6542 to reserve your seat.
Photo Exhibit
One-man Play
Casements Camera Club invites you to view the Ebony & Ivory exhibit, a black and white photo competition though the month of March at the Casements, 25 Riverside Dr., Ormond Beach. The exhibit is free!
Gary Reid will bring his one-manplay, A Life Of Sorrow: The Life And Times Of Carter Stanley, to the Port Orange Regional Library at 2 P.M., Tues., March 15. RSVP is not required. For details, call 386.322.5152.
Financial Planning Join local Attorney Micheal Pyle on Wednesday, March 30 at 10 A.M. at City Island Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach for a seminar: Financial Planning For Long-Term Care. Learn how to pay for long-term-care, including long-term care insurance and Medicaid. Medicaid qualification, including the asset and income limitations and other requirements of qualification are reviewed too. For more details, call 386. 257.6036.
Computer Class Adults can learn computer basics during free beginner classes at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. The hour-long classes begin at 9:30 A.M. on these Wednesdays: • Freegal: March 16. Learn about this free library service, which lets cardholders download three free and legal songs a week. • Word 2007 in español: March 23. This class will cover the basic functions of Word in Spanish. Reservations are not required. For more information call the library at 386.789.7207, option 1, then 4.
Support Groups Osteoporosis Program The National Osteoporosis Foundation Education & Support Group of Ormond Beach will be presenting an educational program about Osteoporosis at the Ormond Beach Library Auditorium, 30 S. Beach St. on Tuesday, March 29 at 4 P.M. The topic is Bone Healthy Exercises—Where And How. For more information and to let us know that you are coming, please call 386.673.3535. Nicotine Anonymous Join Florida Hospital Oceanside, 264 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach for the Nicotine Anonymous support group every Tuesday at 7 P.M. This free support group is open to anyone with the desire to quit smoking. Reservations are not required. For more information, please call 904.482.0189. Parkinson Support Group The Parkinson Association of Greater Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that Board Certified Neurologist Dr. Mandeep Garewal, MD with Neurology Associates in Ormond Beach will speak on Sleep Disturbances In People With Parkinson’s Disease on Wednesday, March 23 from 2–3:30 P.M. at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach. Seating is limited. Reservations for this event are required by calling 386.676.6375.
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Upcoming Presentations At City Island Library am scheduled to make presentations at the Volusia County Public Library at City Island to educate the public about important legal issues and other interesting matters. The public is invited to attend. Wednesday, March 30th • 10 A.M. Financial Planning For Long-Term Care In the long-term care presentation, we discuss how to pay for long-term-care, including long-term care insurance and Medicaid. We review the details of Medicaid qualification, including the asset and income limitations and other requirements of qualification. We talk about the look-back period, and treatment of assets and income, annuities, trusts, and other qualification issues as to single people and married people. The talk addresses the potential for clients' needing long-term care, and how one would pay for it. The three choices are: out-ofpocket, insurance, and Medicaid. Relying on Medicaid should be the last choice because Medicaid qualification has severe asset and income limitations and requirements. Long-term care insurance generally is applicable for home health care and assisted living facility care. Then, we review the three major areas of Medicaid qualification: level of care and programs, income limitations, and asset limitations.
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Elder Law …by Michael A. Pyle Wednesday, April 27th • 10 A.M. Scams, Shams, and Flimflams In this talk, we concentrate on how to protect yourself from theft of your money and identity as well as damage to your credit. We learned as children that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. We also have heard that nothing is free. There's always something expected by the party giving something free. The risks of attack to your credit, as well as outright theft of your money and property, have increased exponentially in recent years. We will discuss how to address phone calls, door-to-door contacts, and other attacks. We will also discuss the additional challenges in protecting yourself as you become more vulnerable with advance age. We will provide information about agencies to use as a resource to protect yourself. Attorney Michael A. Pyle, of Pyle & Dellinger, PL, 1655 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite 1, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32117 Telephone: 386.615.9007. E-mail: mikep@ pylelaw.com or www.pylelaw.com
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Batter Up And Play Ball by George Goldtrap t’s springtime…when a young man’s fancy turns to… Baseball! Well, at least it used to before electronics was born. I can smell the popcorn and hot dogs as we speak. Listen, hear the bats cracking, the gloves popping, and the cha-ching at the ticket office? Love it! Because of my work and locations throughout life, I have been lucky enough to know a number of pro ball players. I still retain contact with some of them. I’ve had the privilege of throwing out the first pitch and collecting lots of autographs. Like that ole line from SNL…“Baseball been berry berry good to me!” Recently, I read an article on the history of baseball in Daytona Beach. You can read it on the Daytona Tortugas Baseball web site: http://www.milb.com/content/page.jsp? ymd=20100223&content_id=8122092 &sid=t450&vkey=team1 it has some interesting highlights. For example: 1936—The pro team, St Louis Cardinals, put a minor league team here called the Islanders. They were the first to do so. Several years later World War II temporarily ended baseball on the pro level. Six years later, the US and her allies reorganized the world, and baseball rose from the dead. The Brooklyn Dodgers, followed by several other franchises and independent teams, sent teams to Daytona. We saw a number of different uniforms and some to be greats, including Stan the Man! All these teams offered the same bat slinging fun. The most recent long running team was The Chicago Cubs. They lasted 22 good years and as a result of good local management Daytona became one of the most profitable parks in the Florida State League. The game’s stability here paved the road for many successful seasons and was a great boost to MLB farms in Florida. Hooray for Daytona’s baseball leaders. Now, for their second season we have the Cincinnati Reds. I’m not crazy about the name of the local team but I love watching them. I urge you to become a Tortugas fan. Among other pros I have known, my friend Gail Hopkins played for several of the major league teams who played in Florida including Daytona, over the years… including the White Sox and the Royals. Gail was a 1st baseman, a Catcher, and swung a powerful bat. During those years he used his off season time to continue his medical schooling. He was often announced at the plate as the ‘educated bat.’ After retirement, Gail finished his medical schooling and became an MD, still practicing today. I have enjoyed many good baseball story swapping sessions with Gail, http://www.baseball-alma nac.com/players/player.php?p=hopkiga01; Lindy McDaniels, http://www.lindymcd aniel.com/; Freddie Patek, http://www. bas eball-reference.com/players/p/patekfr01 .shtml and others. In a recent conversation, Gail reminded me of one of the funnier memories of his Daytona baseball experience. (By the way … he played here in the old stadium when
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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap the field was barely lit.) Here’s Gail’s story as he related: “One of my all time, minor league (or baseball) memories occurred in Daytona. Rookies were assigned to carry the equipment to and from the clubhouse and bus. Another player, Jerry Nyman, and I were both first year guys. We had played together the year before (1964) in Canada, and became pretty good friends. It was hot and humid by the time mid-summer came around and the coaches and trainers told us to take salt pills to stay healthy. I didn't pay much attention to them, but when Nyman and I were the last two players in the locker room picking up the equipment for the bus, I noticed him at the team medicine bag getting out some pills and taking a hand full of them.” I yelled “Jerry! What are you doing?” He said, “Taking my salt.” No I said loudly… “You just took 15 aspirin tablets!” “He had to be throwing down a hand full of ASA every day for over a month! It was a wonder he still had a stomach! (I shouldn't have been too surprised because he was a ‘lefthanded pitcher’!) Turns out that he had a pretty good year winning 16 games and near or at the top of the league (second in the league in wins for the season). Not too shabby with a blood stream full of ASA.” For 15 years I have been enjoying the company of some retired pro players as a part of our Greater Daytona Beach Senior Softball Association. (http://www.gdbssa. com) home Rick Bowrosen, a fine former professional pitcher, has been converted to softball’s underhand arch pitching, as has Rick Shotwell, formally with the Twins, Jack Clary of the Red Sox, and Hal Caveda of the LA Dodgers organization... and outfielder, Jack Duncan… all playing with GDBSSA now, plus the late Fleet Collins, Mike Collins, and over the years there have been others… Don Upshaw; George Burns, long time 1st baseman and outfielder with American League, and Randy Russell of the Royals. Each of these great players has been or is, one of the almost 300 seniors that make-up the GDBSSA in either of its two divisions… Juniors, (60-70), or Seniors, (70+), including a number that are 80+. Come out some morning, Mon. or Wed., and enjoy the 60-69 games, or Tue. or Fri. for the 70+ games at Strickland Field, off Clyde Morris Ave., between Hand Ave. and LPGA. Visit us at http://www.gdbssa.com and/or see a MLB exhibition game somewhere in Florida… or a Tortugas game at The Jack in Daytona… or even a game for the kiddos in a park near you. Thank you Mr. Doubleday… “Baseball been berry, berry good to all of us.”
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Joe DelCampo Continues To ‘Survive’ Survivor Special to Seniors Today–Part 3 Seniors Today is an acquaintance of DelCampo and will continue to follow his appearance on the Survivor show. he Emmy Award-winning series Survivor continues each Wednesday evening on CBS at 8 P.M. It started out with 18 castaways (some have now been voted off or been removed for heat exhaustion), separated into three groups forced to compete against each other with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay, and outlast each other. One will be crowned the Sole Survivor and win the $1 million prize... will it be DelCampo? Seniors Today has been following their friend Joe DelCampo, a local from Vero Beach, who has been casted on the Brains Tribe this season. DelCampo has remained on the ‘Brain Tribe’ as of this writing. Two members of the Brawn Tribe have been voted off and in the March 2 episode a member of DelCampo’s tribe was voted off. DelCampo did not receive one single vote to be voted off his tribe! Obviously, he has played the game right with his fellow tribe mates and they are grateful to have him on their team. DelCampo states, “I am the oldest member on the team and the second oldest in the history of the show.” His age, however, certainly has not hampered him thus far!
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Signed, Sealed And Delivered was the title for the March 9 episode where the brutal heat of Kaoh Rong takes a toll on several castaways, and one who suffers from dehydration has to be medically evacuated from of the game. Seniors Today recently became acquainted with DelCampo through Florida Yorkie Rescue which DelCampo supports. If you would like to contribute to Florida Yorkie Rescue or Yorkie House Of Hearts in honor of Del Campos go to: floriday orkierescue.com
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The Great Escape–Florida Style Special to Seniors Today
You are Invited to a free Luncheon Seminar
Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Florida Hospital Flagler Lind Education Center, Classroom A/B 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32164 Seminar Title:
“Healthcare in the Era of the Cloud” Speaker: Dr. John R. Patrick The Internet is changing how we manage our health, and who better to discuss this subject than Internet pioneer and Doctor of Health Administration, John R. Patrick! The personal healthcare revolution is just beginning, according to John, and massive changes are coming to healthcare. The changes will of course include new medical devices and medical records in the cloud, but also a great change in “attitude.” John is the author of Net Attitude, published by Perseus Publishing. He lives in Danbury, Connecticut and Palm Coast, Florida with his wife Joanne. His website is at attitudellc.org and you can contact him at john@healthattitude.org Hosted by Bill Tol, Planned Giving Coordinator, Florida Hospital East Florida Region. This program is sponsored by Florida Hospital Flagler and the Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation, and is part of the ongoing Community Open Forum educational series of lectures. The first 50 attendees to call in their reservation will receive a FREE signed copy of Dr. Patrick’s book, Health Attitude!
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ometimes the best little escapes can be found right in your ‘own backyard’ and such is the case with a recent trip to Amelia Island. You can pack a small bag, hop in the car, drive for a couple of hours, and find yourself in a beautiful, peaceful, quaint little town, being pampered by Bob and Shannon at The Addison on Amelia! The inn is nestled in the historic seaside village of Fernandina Beach. The beautiful, elegant Amelia Island, Florida bed and breakfast consists of three antebellum-style buildings surrounding a central courtyard containing a fountain, lush gardens, and brick pathways. The verandah, the social center of the inn, overlooks the courtyard. Each of the 15 guest rooms at the inn offer a tranquil, romantic, elegant choice for Amelia Island lodging where you can be transported to a world of luxury. You can browse their website (addis ononamelia.com) to chose the room that will be just right for your visit. The innkeepers pay attention to every detail to make your stay the most enjoyable ever! The Addison’s breakfast service uses the freshest possible ingredients in the meals that they provide for their guests. They present fresh fruit at breakfast, do all of their baking in-house, and use herbs from their garden in food preparation. Come hungry... there is no skimping on breakfast here. The first morning was a fresh fruit parfait followed by croissant French toast, sausage, and a egg-quiche muffin. The second morning we were served the most delicious pineapple tart (they even share recipes) and a ham, egg, and cheese panini garnished with fresh spinach and tomatoes. They squeeze their own fresh orange juice every morning. The color
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of the juice is brilliant and the taste is amazing. Another first class touch. Happy Hour is no different when it comes to upscale. They make their own hummus, bruschetta, and guacamole just minutes before serving it. The baked brie in pastry was ‘to die for’ and they offer a nice selection of beer and wine to enjoy with it. Conveniently located in the charming Historic District of Fernandina Beach the inn is just a short stroll to shopping, great restaurants, eclectic art galleries, and the marina. There is something for everyone including a day at the spa, eco-tours of the rivers and marshes, shopping, skippered sailing cruises, fine dining and casual lunches, and the Farmer’s Market every Saturday. If all this first class attention doesn’t convince you that they go above and beyond... the crowning touch was when a diamond necklace was left in our room and Shannon called to report that the maid had turned it in. No problem... she mailed it back to us right away! So start planning your great escape... you’ll love it. Be sure to say hello to Bob and Shannon and tell them Seniors Today sent you! The Addison on Amelia Island is located at 614 Ash Street, Amelia Island, Florida, 32034. Phone: 1.904.277.1604. Visit the website: addisononamelia.com
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March 11, 2016—Seniors Today—Page A-9 Safety Precautions For Disabled s we grow into our senior years, our bodies and senses change over time. Changes in hearing, vision, flexibility, and mobility are all natural and unavoidable parts of the aging process. It’s especially important for people with disabilities to take safety precautions. Here are some guidelines to reduce their vulnerability: • Whenever possible, travel with someone you know. There’s strength in numbers. • Have a plan for what you will do if confronted. Show confidence, yell, use a body alarm or whistle, or find some other way to make noise. • Be realistic about your limitations. Avoid places or situations that put you at risk, such as dark alleys and unlit lots. • Avoid establishing predictable activity patterns. Most of us have daily routines, but never varying them may increase your vulnerability to crime. • If you use a wheelchair, keep money and personal items hidden from view, but easily accessible. Use a fanny pack or pocket attached to the wheelchair arm rather than bags attached to the rear of the chair. • Have emergency phone numbers and a means of contacting assistance available and accessible to you at all times. • Plan an escape route from each room in your residence to use in case of emergency. • Make sure doors have peepholes or viewing areas at a level that allows you to view visitors.
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From The Sheriff …Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson • Put good locks on all your doors and windows. Use them while you’re home as well when you’re out. • Never open the door for a stranger. Ask for proof of who they are and the purpose of their visit. If you’re unable to see the person’s identification, verify by checking the person’s identity with their agency. • Never tell a stranger calling by phone that you’re alone or disabled. • When riding a bus, sit as close to the driver as possible. • Always carry your medical information in case of an emergency. • If you have a speech or hearing impairment, carry a card of communication symbols to ensure that you can be understood. • If you have difficulty speaking, have a friend record a message giving your name, address, and type of disability to use in emergencies. Keep the tape in a recorder next to your phone. Being safe, cautious, and aware of your surroundings is a good idea for everyone. Following these safety tips will help reduce your chances of becoming a victim. Remember: Being disabled doesn’t have to mean being vulnerable!
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Page A-10—Seniors Today—March 11, 2016 Take A Musical Journey With Frank Sinatra, Jr. Special to Seniors Today rank Sinatra, Jr. brings the acclaimed tribute to his father’s work Sinatra Sings Sinatra to The Peabody on March 16 at 7:30 P.M. In stories, photos, videos, and songs, Frank Sinatra, Jr. delivers first-hand recollections of life on and off stage with his iconic father. The concert features songs that Sinatra sang in over 50 years of performing including such classics as I’ve Got You Under My Skin, One For My Baby, New York, New York, Luck Be A Lady, Strangers In The Night, and of course, My Way. The Sinatra legend began growing from the first hits with the big bands of Harry James and Tommy Dorsey to the Voice, as he became known in 1946 that made the bobbysoxers swoon. In later years, he became known as The Chairman of the Board and eventually, Ol’ Blue Eyes, but who was the man? This show explains it all with excerpts from his films, rare family photos, and insights into the world’s greatest entertainer that can only come from his son. Above all, this evening is about
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the music of Sinatra which will be backed by a wonderful orchestra/big band featuring many members who played with Sinatra, Sr. This a fabulous show you won’t want to miss. Get your tickets today!
Tickets are on sale and will be available for purchase at the Peabody Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, and WalMart Supercenters, call 800.745.3000 or online at www.PeabodyDaytona.com Reserved tickets are $65, $50, & $40 plus surcharges. For further information, contact Helen Riger at 386.671.8252.
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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of March 14 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Magic rules the week. Music—which is the food of love—is also strong. The weekend offers news both unexpected and anticipated. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your aspects favor the arts. Also, for those looking for romantic love, Cupid is available for requests. After all, his mother, Venus, rules your sign. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Loving commitments continue to grow stronger. A recent move to help start up a new career-linked direction soon could begin to show signs of progress. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Single Moon Children might be eager to take that proverbial chance on love. Your more serious side will feel better if you take things slowly. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) It’s a love fest for Leos and Leonas this week. Paired Cats might expect to be purr-fectly in sync. Single Simbas searching for romance shouldn’t have too far to look. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) More understanding on both sides can work miracles in restoring ailing relationships to health. Make the first move, and you’ll be closer to a wanted reunion.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Accept the fact that you are worthy of being loved, and you’ll find proof in what is revealed to you over time. Also accept a compliment offered with great sincerity. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Planning to take a new direction in life is exciting. So is a new awareness of someone’s special affection. Expect a slow, steady development of the situation. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Although you might still feel you weren’t treated quite right in a recent matter, all that will work out. Meanwhile, enjoy the week’s potentials. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Deciding not to give up on a romantic situation helps start the healing process. Expect to find some valuable insight into yourself as things move along. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) The week is filled with positive potentials, but it’s up to you to make the right choices. The advice of someone who truly cares for you can be priceless. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) It’s a good time to make yourself available to possibilities. Already paired? Good. In that case, be sure to reassure that special person of your feelings.
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Fleas & Ticks et owners sometimes believe that their beloved pet family member does not need flea and tick prevention, but this statement is generally false. Pet owners sometimes believe: “my pet spends very little time outside and is not exposed to the hazards of getting fleas and ticks.” Usually at some point in your pet’s life, it will have exposure to the outside even if the exposure is not direct contact. Fleas for instance, have a variety of ways to enter your pets environment. They are so tiny that they may come into your home on another human or pet, or they may be able to jump (up to 100 feet) through a window screen or door crack. Occasionally, a pet owner might find a flea or tick on their animal and just pull it
off and go on about their day. However, that one flea is probably not alone on your animal, and if left untreated your pet could become infested. Even if it is just one, they can carry very serious diseases. This may open up a door to numerous other health issues. These pests (fleas & ticks) are constant threats to pets, whether the animal lives indoors or outdoors. Science has been fortunate enough to find measures to help protect against these annoying enemies. Many pet owners believe that fleas and ticks are only active during warmer months, and this is false; especially to those who live in warmer climates. While preventing contact with a flea or tick may become next to impossible, it is important to take proper steps towards pre-
vention of fleas and ticks. There is a variety of products in the market to give your animal flea and tick prevention. Halifax Humane Society recommends consulting your veterinarian to decide which product is best for your fur family. Be sure to keep your pet’s environment clean by vacuuming and washing environments in which your dog or cat will live in regularly (for example: dog/cat beds, carpets). It is important to check your animal regularly for fleas or ticks, and identify if your animal will need consultation from your vet. Pet owners should work with their veterinarian to come up with the best plan for your pet. Some of the products used for flea prevention also have an added tick preventative. When these preventatives are used
correctly, your pet should be protected against fleas and ticks. If you notice that the product may not be working for your animal, be sure to consult your veterinarian immediately to modify the preventative used. Flea and Tick control may seem like an overwhelming process, but finding the proper care for your animal and steps to prevention can make for an overall happy, healthy environment for your pet. Looking for flea/tick prevention? Visit Halifax Humane Society’s merchandise shop today and purchase flea/tick prevention along with a variety of other products!
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Seniors Today Welcomes CEO Rob Deininger Special to Seniors Today eniors Today was excited to join Florida Hospital Fish Memorial on March 3 for a special event to meet the hospital's new president and CEO Rob Deininger. In January, Deininger was appointed to Florida Hospital Fish Memorial as CEO, replacing Ed Noseworthy who became CEO of Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center in Daytona Beach. The event, held in the hospital lobby, was attended by many in the community who work with the hospital on a daily basis. The event opened with a prayer before introducing Deininger. It was apparent through Deiningers words that he has a passion and true excitement for his new role in Orange City and will be a wonderful asset to Fish Memorial. Deininger has served at Florida Hospital since 2008 in various roles, including vice president for research operations, administrative director of the Translational Research Institute and system project manager. He most recently served as vice president of operations for Florida Hospital Orlando. In this role, he provided executive oversight for the daily operations at the 1,200-bed hospital. Prior to joining Florida Hospital, Deininger spent 13 years as a commercial air-
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Senior Service Line Music Helps With Dementia by Matilda Charles t was a year ago that researchers revealed that singing could greatly help Parkinson's disease patients with breathing, speaking, and memory. Now researchers have discovered that singing can also helps those with dementia. In a study from the University of Helsinki, 89 pairs of patients (with mild to moderate dementia) plus their caregivers were assigned for 10 weeks to one of three groups: listening to music, singing, or only standard care. After nine months, patients were assessed, and researchers found better memory function, focusing, planning, multitasking, orientation, and mood in the groups that participated in music. The results weren't the same, though. The biggest benefit for memory and orientation came from the singing group, especially those with mild dementia. In patients with more severe dementia, it was listening to familiar music that provided cognitive benefits. Researchers suggested that in early, mild dementia, singing could help maintain memory. In both groups, music helped alleviate depression, especially those with mild Alzheimer's disease. Music as a therapy for Alzheimer's isn't new. In 1989, researchers in Colorado conducted a small study to determine if music had any impact on patient physical and
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social behavior. Specifically, they wanted to encourage conversation. The results showed that those who participated in group singing had higher vocal and verbal behaviors than those who were in the discussion-only group. In a recent study in Israel, researchers wanted to encourage conversation in mostly nonverbal patients with middle to late Alzheimer's by using familiar songs. Songs were carefully chosen with behaviors noted after each one. The result was that songs related to their social and national identity brought out memories and much subsequent conversation. Afterward the participants had a feeling of accomplishment and belonging. Have you considered the benefits of joining a local choir or chorus?
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Tony Orlando Comes To The Peabody Special to Seniors Today ony Orlando, 1970s music phenomenon, is coming to The Peabody March 23, at 7:30 P.M. No entertainer can move and excite an audience like Tony Orlando. He brings to the stage a warmth and exhilarating energy that electrifies. From over 30 million selling records, five number one hits, a popular television variety series, movies, and Broadway (Barnum and Smokey Joe’s Café), Tony Orlando has conquered every facet of show business. Orlando, born and raised in New York City, began hitting the national charts at the age of 16 with Halfway To Paradise and Bless You as the first vocal artist to sign with Epic Records. He later routed his musical career to the nonperformance side and became one of the youngest vice presidents for CBS Records, heading their April-Blackwood music label. Through no plans of his own, Tony was coaxed into putting his voice on a demo record for a song titled Candida for his friends Hank Medress and Dave Appell at Bell Records. “I think it is really the rule of show business that every big break you get, you back into it without knowing it at the time,” said Tony Orlando. “A few weeks after re-
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cording Candida, I had forgotten all about it. Then Hank Medress calls me and says, ‘Hey man, we’ve got a hit.’ The crazy thing was the song kept climbing the charts until it hit number one.” Hoping lightning would strike again, Medress had Orlando record Knock Three Times. The song not only became number one, it was the top song of 1971, selling over six million copies worldwide. The immense popularity of the song is still evident today. Amazingly enough, Tony had not even begun to scratch the surface of his stardom. In 1973, he recorded Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree. The song was number one for the year, became Orlando’s theme song and grew into an American anthem of hope, homecoming, and reunion. Orlando remains one of America’s best loved personalities. He has been a recipient of three American Music Awards and a People’s Choice Award. For outstanding achievements to the entertainment industry, Tony was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1990. Purchase tickets at the Peabody Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, Wal-Mart Supercenters, call 800.745.3000 or online at www. PeabodyDaytona.com Reserved tickets are $53, $45, $37 plus surcharges. For further information, call 386.671.8252.
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Pet Care Tank Tapping Freaks Out Fish by Sam Mazzotta
Dear Paw's Corner: My mom said not to tap on the side of the fish tank because it scares them. I'm not tapping very hard, so why would it bother them? —Tanner in Dallas Dear Tanner: Imagine this: Your room has a big glass wall, and strange, scary creatures come up to the glass all day long and stare at you. Imagine also that the wall has amplifiers in it so that every time someone knocks on the glass, the sound is so loud it puts a lot of pressure on your ears. If that happened to you several times a day, every day, you would be pretty stressed out. Especially if it happens when you're trying to sleep or rest. For fish, which tend to react badly when their environment changes, tank tappers can really cause problems. They are constantly being startled and scared, their immune systems weaken and they become vulnerable to diseases they can normally fight off. Some fish have been reported to try and escape from a tank
they're constantly being scared in by jumping out of it. That doesn't usually work out well for the fish. The best way to enjoy an aquarium full of fish is to, well—just watch them. Most fish will shy away if you approach the tank, but if you hold still, they will begin to swim past you and you'll get a close look at them. If they're holding still or not swimming fast, don't tap the tank—just let them be.
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