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What Do These 12 People Have In Common? e live in an everchanging world and with those changes come a different set of needs. A message appeared on my Facebook from the www.thelibertyeagle. com showing a dozen people serving in Congress, each one for over 30 years. Leahy 40 • Hatch 28 • Mikulski 38 • Roberts 34 • Reid 32 • Schumer 34 • McCain 32 • Shelby 36 • McConnell 30 • Cochran 42 • Durbin 32 • Grassley 34. Though these are not the individuals who made the decision, this is the same political representative group that once decided we should not have someone as president for more than two terms.“Too much power for too long is a threat to our freedom.” Almost anything we research, whether political or religious, refers to ‘time’ as a reference to fulfillment. I remember hearing that the longest any democracy lasted was 200 years. I hope that just meant the ‘first’ great democracy. At the start of the Bible, the number 7 is identified with something being finished or complete. From then on, that association continues, as 7 is often found in contexts involving completeness. The number 40 is also used often in the Bible. It seems to denote a ‘probation period.’ When Franklin Roosevelt was elected to his fourth term as president, the war had taken a turn in our favor, but FDR’s health was on the decline. His arteriosclerosis had been worsened by the stress of serving as a war-time president. In April 1945, seven months before the war finally ended in an Allied victory, FDR died of a stroke at his vacation home in Warm Springs, Georgia. In 1947, with Harry Truman (“the buck stops here”) as the President in office, Congress proposed a law that

You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

would limit presidents to two consecutive terms. This was generally a common practice anyway, for presidents had either voluntarily followed George Washington’s example of serving a maximum of two terms, or were unsuccessful in winning a third. The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution was passed, officially limiting a president’s tenure in office to two terms. Now we have constantly been hit with an onslaught of terrible terms in reference to candidates during their campaigning for Congress (as well as the Presidency). The general public seems to be feeling that some drastic changes need to be made involving time Congress representatives spend in office. Before these fine people joined the ranks of Congressmen more than 30 years ago, they each had become educated in a useful area that could have served them well following their terms in Congress. They could have even become more advantageous to the general public and to their families if they had chosen to shorten the terms in office. Everything—as we knew it—has changed for us in America. Perhaps it is time to bring some additional things up for change. Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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Seniors Today 360 S. Yonge, Street Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Phone: 386.677.7060 Fax: 386.677.0836 Website: seniorstodaynewspaper.com Published by Schillinger Enterprises, Inc. General Manager Bonnie Schillinger Editor Bonnie Gragg Staff Writers Kitty Maiden Peggy & George Goldtrap

Seniors Today is published and distributed free every other Friday to inform, entertain, and serve those over the age of 50. Deadlines: The deadline for advertising is Friday, 5 P.M., one week prior to the Friday publication date. Advertisements and copy: All advertisements and copy is believed to be truthful and accurate. Seniors Today reserves the right to edit, revise, or reject any advertising and/or submitted articles for publication. Advertisements are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. Advertisements and copy in Seniors Today are not meant to be an endorsement of any product, service, or individual. All editorial copy and by lined articles are the opinion of the writer and are not necessarily the view, opinion, or policy of Seniors Today. Errors and Omissions: Neither the publisher nor the advertiser are liable for mistakes, errors, or omissions. The sole liability of Seniors Today to an advertiser is to reprint the corrected ad in the next issue. Copyright Warning: Pursuant to Federal Copyright Law, all material contained within this publication which was created, designed, composed, written, typeset, imageset, or prepared in any way by Seniors Today remains the sole property of the publisher and cannot be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of Seniors Today. This pertains to the duplication of either advertising or non-advertising material. Notice of copyright appears on page one of this and all issues.

What’s Happening Around Town… East Side PACE Meeting

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Is your will up to date? Do you need a trust fund established? How do I know what assisted living to chose? RSVP now to attend the PACE (Professionals Advocating For Community Education) meeting. Enjoy a FREE informational session Friday, Dec. 2 from 10–11:30 A.M. at Home Instead Senior Care, 1901 Mason Ave., Daytona Beach A panel of professionals will be available to answer your questions (see ad on page 26). The event is totally free and open to everyone. Come get all your questions answered. Seating is limited. RSVP to 386.864.5918.

Come celebrate with Seniors Today and honor our Veterans with a pinning ceremony for all Veterans that attend on Friday., Nov. 11 beginning at 9 A.M. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Rd. Then join us at the church from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. for our Seniors Today Fall Festival and Birthday Party with vendors, giveaways, door prizes, music with Mister DJ, free lunch, and loads of fun! Everyone is invited—no RSVP necessary. For more information, call Seniors Today at 386.677.7060.

Medicare Seminars Florida Hospital Care Advantage is offering numerous seminars throughout Volusia and Flagler counties during November. Learn how you can have $0 PCP copay, no referrals, no deductibles, $0 premium plans, and access more than 3,000 providers! Attend a seminar and earn a $10 gift card too. For dates, times, locations, see our ad on page 28. To RSVP call 1.877.425.8816.

Fashion Show Join Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA, Holly Hill on Wed., Nov. 9 for a One Stop & Shop Fashion Show. Enjoy viewing up to date fashions and shopping too! Light refreshments served and you may win one of the great door prizes! RSVP to 386.226.9110.

Open Forum Are you planning on hosting some holiday parties? Get some tips for Great Nutrition For The Holidays presented by Shana Sumner, Nutritional Manager and Liz Lagasse, Registrered Dietician on Thur., Nov. 17 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at Florida Hospital Flagler, Classrooms A/B, 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast. Learn techniques and resources to help plan healthy, nutritious meals. Food samples will highlight some the great recipes. For information or to RSVP, call 386.586.4440.

Free Caregiver’s Days Need a break from caregiving? Need some time to do some holiday shopping? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing two free Caregiver’s Day Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Sat. Nov. 12 and Thurs., Dec. 15 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For questions and more information, call Sherry at 386.677. 3581, ext. 311.

Parkinson’s Walk The Parkinsons’s Association needs you for the 9th annual Sole Supports fun walk on Sat., Nov. 12 beginning at 10 A.M. Registration begins at 9 A.M. at Port Orange Civic Center, 1000 City Center Circle. There will be exhibitors, food, prizes, goodie bags, entertainment, and more! If you can’t walk you can still help. Your donations are greatly appreciated. For more information, call Vince Kinsler at 386.676.6375.

Dancing 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 $5 per person and includes refreshments. For more info, please call Dave at 386.214.2316.

Caregiver College You are invited to an education series hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association and Haven Hospice on normal aging, dementia, signs and symptoms, stages, caregiving, and coping methods. Here are the topics: • November 17: Understanding & Responding To DementiaRelated Behavior • December 1: 20 Tips Caregivers Need To Know, Part 1 • December 15: 20 Tips Caregivers Need To Know, Part 2 Classes are from 1:30—3 P.M. at Haven Hospice, 608 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell. RSVP to 386.206.9730.

Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works on Nov. 1 or Dec. 6 at 6 P.M.; or Nov. 2 or Dec. 7 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 W. 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.

Wellness Center Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, 305 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Ste. 100, Daytona Beach now offers a Center For Health And Wellness with state of the art equipment, group fitness classes, specialty programs and training, and much more. They are now accepting SilverSneakers too! For hours, fees and more information, call 386.231.3415.

New Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch meets every Thursday at 12 NOON at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona and now there is a second location at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1205 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with nonmonetary prizes. RSVP by NOON the Tuesday prior to the church where you wish to attend. Holy Cross, 386.767.6542 or Trinity, 386.255.7580.

Food For Fines Here’s a novel way to pay off your library fines. Volusia County’s 13 public library branches will accept food for fines from Nov. 13 through 19. Patrons with late fees will receive a $1 reduction of overdue fines up to $25 for each undamaged, unexpired boxed or canned nonperishable food item they bring to the library. Donated food will be used to refill local food banks. Last year the program collected 9,672 pounds of food.

Impairments Program Representatives from the Florida Division of Blind Services and the Braille and Talking Book Library will discuss resources for persons with visual and physical impairments at 2 P.M., Monday, Nov. 14 at the Ormond Beach Library, 30 S. Beach Street. They will demonstrate equipment and describe community services that can help people maintain their independence after vision loss or other disabilities. RSVP not required. For details, call 386.676. 4191, option 4.

Support Groups Breast Cancer Support Breast cancer patients and survivors are invited to join a support group at the Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Cancer Institute at 224 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast on the second Monday of every month at 3:30 P.M. You may be in need of information, resources, and support to meet the challenges you are facing. For details, call 386.231.4000.

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Humane Society Update Teaching Calm Behavior by Emily Dombrowski, Animal Behavior Manager, Halifax Humane Society oo often we pay little attention to our dogs throughout the course of a day until they do something undesirable that catches our attention quickly. Taking a proactive rather than reactive approach to dog training and behavior modification will set your dog up for success. By planning ahead, supervising your dog, and strategically reinforcing desirable behavior, you will see real results and a positive change in behavior much sooner! Make a point to reinforce your dog with attention and treats at the exact moment when you see your dog doing NOTHING. For example: you notice your dog lying quietly on the floor or a dog bed while you are folding laundry—quietly deliver a treat that dog to reinforce that ideal calm behavior! For the best success with this method, you will need to plan ahead and be strategic. Stock some stashes of treats around the house in locations easy for you to grab. When reinforcing your dog for doing nothing, you need to get the treat to him before he thinks to look at you. This is because you want to take a picture of that calm behavior he is doing at that exact moment in time, so that exact behavior will be repeated in the future. Noticing and reinforcing the behaviors you want to see more of typically gives better results than seem possible from such a simple approach You can get the food to your dog while he is not looking at you, by having food already prepared in your hand, so that you don’t make a noise before you move to feed your dog. You can also toss a treat between your dog’s paws so it is less expected, or come from behind your dog with the treat to get it to his mouth. If you have a dog that is so over-aroused by food that he never looks away from the food, teach him to settle around food first.

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Christmas Stockings For Soldiers Needs You end our troops a little taste of home for the holidays. Dale Woodward Funeral Homes is proud to be one of the nearly 1,000 exclusive Veterans & Family Memorial Care funeral home providers across America participating in the 8th annual VFMD Christmas Stockings For Soldiers initiative. From now thru December 1 please stop by the funeral home and pick up a free Christmas stocking to take home, decorate, and stuff with Christmas cheer. Dale Woodward Funeral Home will ship the stockings at their expense to

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troops abroad in time for Christmas. “Sending our heroes some good tidings and holiday cheer is a great way for us to show our support and appreciation for the sacrifices they make to keep our country safe and secure,” said Tracy Woodward of Dale Woodward Funeral Homes. In addition you may also drop off old cell phones which are recycled and turned into free calling cards for our heroes. You may stop by Dale Woodward Funeral Home, 167 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill, Monday thru Friday between 9:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. to pick up stockings and drop off old cell phones now thru December 1.

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Profanity... So Commonplace by Peggy Goldtrap have come to believe that profanity is the crutch of the linguistically handicapped. Recently I heard, “Cursing indicates a high IQ.” What? Now I’ve heard everything. If this absurdity is true we stunted the intellectual development of our children. Our children contributed to the rise in Ivory Soap Sales. ‘Wash your mouth out’, was more than a gentle admonition at our house. It covered recognized curse words, the ones every reader knows and hears in public on a daily basis. It covered ‘madeup’ words that meant the same thing, but were not in the lexicon of lewd. Punishment was also levied for prejudice expressed against other people. No one was ever allowed to seriously express a racial epithet or a rejection of the person based on race. We were perfect or 100 percent PC but we wanted to make it clear that every person was of equal value. We were always prejudiced in behavior and appearance, sometimes to the chagrin of the children. For example, in the era of uproar that was the late 60s and 70s, our oldest son wanted to have ‘long’ hair. We said NO. He also wanted to wear a popular wide leather watchband. We said NO. Maybe that was extreme, but we wanted to steer him in a safer direction than his peers. Today, we could reach a compromise, but in that era, long hair meant drugs, free love, anarchy, and a host of problems. We wanted to insulate him from the decade. Anyone who doesn’t think public discussion is coarse, rude, cruel hasn’t listened to TV, radio, music, politicians, Twitter, Facebook, newspaper commentary, letters to the editor, school chatter, or arguments within families. The ‘F’ word particularly is now so common it’s lost its impact. The word SU… which used to be a 500 sentence punishment is now used on television interviews. Cursing crosses genders. We’re old enough to remember the era when a man would apologize for using foul language. ‘Pardon me, I didn’t realize ladies were present.’ Now the girls can hurl bombs as big as the boys, without thinking twice about it... but is that progress? How do people withhold their normal language long enough for a job interview? Or do they? When a person shows up for a job interview and their normal conversation includes a barrage of ‘beauts,’ how can they censor their thoughts long enough to be in control of their mind. Perhaps the rush to curse is contributing to the unemployment rolls. It is double-speak amusing to listen to candidates defame each other, curse and lie; then pretend to be virtuously offended. E-mails, text messages, and quotes are full of obscenities. Seems like anytime people open their mouth the nasty comes out. Looking into the rearview mirror of history, cursing is not a sign of our times.

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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap Famous people in history were worldclass cursers who swore like buckshot. What is different today is the public, unfettered outbursts in every walk of life, or so it seems. We’ve even heard parents cursing small children in stores. Our minds run at a faster rate than our tongues. Without a ﬁlter for our feelings, we’re all capable of slash and burn speech. Remember your parents saying: ‘Think before you speak. Take a deep breath and think about it before you say that, go there, make that decision.’ Curse words are verbal pauses that evidently are so powerful they override thought. We aren’t folks who wish for the good old days, in most ways, however, when it comes to discourse and language, our country needs a reset. This is more than PC. It is respect for the other person formatted in words. It is a desire to shore up the sloppy tongue and lazy mind which spews garbage and expects others to pick it up.

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Page 8—Seniors Today—November 4, 2016 Stars Of The ’60s Come To The Peabody Special to Seniors Today or those seeking asylum from the tumult and turmoil that seems to dominate the broadcast news and headlines, one local concert promoter is suggesting you consider escaping, not to another place, but to another time. “There’s something about the music of the 1960s that can transport you instantly,” says Joe Mirrione who has been presenting oldies’ shows at The Peabody for the last three years. “By bringing some of the greatest poprock singers of the era to The Peabody, we’re giving the people of Daytona Beach a place to come to remember a kinder, calmer, simpler time. It’s a great escape!” On February 4, 2017, the Peabody will play host to a cavalcade of stars whose music filled the airwaves during the sixties. Headlining the show are two of the most recognizable names of the era, each with a lengthy list of top ten hits to their name. The Association, who just this year were inducted in the Pop Music Hall of Fame, scored three #1 smashes in their heyday—Never My Love, Cherish, and Windy as well as memorable ditties like Along Comes Mary and Everything That Touches You. They have sold over 80 million records, tapes, CDs, and DVDs, earning 6 gold and 3 platinum discs along with seven Grammy Award Nominations. Gary Lewis & The Playboys co-headline with equally impressive credentials (8 gold singles and 4 gold albums) and another string of monster hits—This Diamond Ring, She’s

The Association Just My Style, Count Me In, Everybody Loves A Clown, and the list goes on. The band also made the transition to the silver screen, having appeared in several movies of the era. (It didn’t hurt that Gary’s father is comedy legend Jerry Lewis.) Also appearing on the 4th will be Lou Christie (Lightning Strikes, Two Faces Have I), The Vogues featuring their original lead singer Bill Burkette (5 O’Clock World, Turn Around, Look At Me, You’re The One) and The Happenings’ original lead singer Bob Miranda (See You in September, Go Away Little Girl, and I Got Rhythm.) This Sixties Spectacular, presented by Praia Entertainment Group, comes to The Peabody (600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32118) on Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are reasonably priced — starting at $39 and with the best seats in the house costing only $59. Many of the artists will be available to meet and greet fans and sign autographs in the lobby after the show. Tickets can be purchased in person at The Peabody box office, online by visiting www.PopRockConcerts.com or by phone by calling 386.671.3460.

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2016

9th Annual “Sole Support” For Parkinson’s Fun Walk Saturday, Nov. 12th

• Exhibitors • Food • Prizes • Goodie Bags • Entertainment Registration Begins at 9 A.M. Fun Walk & Activities at 10 A.M.–1 P.M. Port Orange Civic Center & Amphitheatre 1000 City Center Circle

Register By Oct. 14, 2016— $20 Register After Oct. 14, 2016— $25 Register Child 12 & Under — $10 REGISTER NOW Please Print Clearly. Name:___________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________ City:_____________________________________________ State:______ ZIP:__________ Phone______-____________ Signature:_________________________________________ T-Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL (circle one)

Please make checks payable to Parkinson Association and mail with completed entry form to: P.O. Box 4193 • Ormond Beach, FL 32175. For more information, call Vince Kinsler at 386-676-6375. Release Waiver must be signed at day of event registration. The “PD” Tulip is the unifying symbol for Parkinson Awareness

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Chicken Soup For The Soul One Volunteer's Secret by Jill Haymaker ike many of us, Jill Haymaker was overwhelmed by too many commitments. She needed to find a way to cut back on her volunteer activities without feeling guilty. Luckily, she received some valuable advice, which helped her comfortably decline certain requests for her time and energy. She shares her story, Saying No With Passion, in our book about discovering the joy of less. Jill writes: I have always believed in giving back. As a single mom for most of my adult life, I didn't have the option of doing that by writing a check; instead, I volunteered for every worthwhile cause that crossed my path. When my son got to school age, I signed up to be a room mother, a classroom volunteer, a Cub Scout leader, and a Sunday school and Bible school teacher. Some of these activities I enjoyed, some not so much. Then my two daughters came along and the activities tripled. As a lawyer, I was deluged with requests to serve on boards and participate in charitable activities. There was my church—with various committees asking for help. How could I say no, if it was for a worthy cause? I found myself overcommitted and resenting the time that all of my charitable work took away from my alone time and my time with my kids. Still, I continued to volunteer for everyone who asked. There were so many people who needed help. Then one day at lunch I shared my dilemma with a good friend. “You need to learn to say NO,” she said. “How do I do that? How do I ever decide which cause is more important?” “It's not about which cause is more important. They're all important. It's about finding your passion.” “My passion?” “Find that one thing that means the most to you personally and then volunteer in that area. You'll see that you enjoy it more and resent it less, thus making you a much better volunteer.” It made sense. What was my passion? I cared about a lot of things. I slowly began to search for the answer. I loved my kids and definitely had a passion for spending time with them, so I limited my volunteering to their various activities. My children became a convenient excuse. “Sorry, I would love to help you out, but I'm busy with ______.” (Fill in the blank with one or more activities of my children.) This plan worked remarkably well, until the day my youngest went off to college. Guess what? All of those people I had put off with my kids as an excuse came out of the woodwork. Even though I had more time to volunteer, I again felt overwhelmed. My mind kept returning to that idea—find my passion. I took a class on discovering one's passion and did a lot of thinking and praying

about it. One day it hit me. I had enjoyed my own children at all ages from birth on, but what I really loved were those high school years. For me, there was just something special about that age group. They were old enough to not be watched constantly, but young enough to be open to new ideas. They were excited about life and full of energy: half adult, half child. So I looked for ways to become involved with high school kids. These days when I'm asked to volunteer for other organizations, I can politely decline without feeling guilty. My answer is simply, I have a passion for high school youth, and that is where I spend my volunteer time. It has been nine years since my youngest left home, and I have spent thousands of wonderful, happy hours with youth, watching so many of them move on to be successful, caring, responsible adults. I have formed lifelong relationships with amazing people. I have a blast doing it, and best of all, I never resent the hours I spend. I am no longer overwhelmed. Those kids keep me young at heart, which is a gift in itself. Whatever your passion may be, find it and you will be a better volunteer. You'll be able to politely say no, guilt-free. Visit the Chicken Soup For The Soul website: www.chickensoup.com

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Friday, November 11, 2016 9 A.M. • Veteran’s Ceremony 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. • Celebration

Holy Cross Lutheran Church 724 Big Tree Rd. South Daytona In celebration of Seniors Today 25th birthday and in recognition of all the Veterans in our community, this year we are hosting a Veteran’s Day Ceremony & Celebration!

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Seniors Today Celebrations Special to Seniors Today n the United States, an official wreathlaying ceremony is held each Veterans Day at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, while parades and other celebrations are held in states around the country. Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans–living or dead–especially giving thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably. This year, Seniors Today newspaper has chosen to have a special ceremony to celebrate all the veterans in our community on Veteran’s Day, November 11. The ceremony will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in South Daytona at 9 A.M. “We plan to have a very touching ceremony that will include a color guard, soloist, and a pinning ceremony recognizing each veteran and thanking them for their service.” said Seniors Today president Bonnie Schillinger. “We have members of the brass section from New Smyrna Beach High School Band who will play the different songs from each branch of service as we ask those that served in that branch to stand. We are honored that Daytona Beach Chief of Police and Sheriff-elect Mike Chitwood will participate and offer a few words to our veterans too.” However, the celebration doesn’t stop with the ceremony. After the ceremony, everyone is invited to stay and enjoy our Fall Festival and Birthday Party! Seniors Today is 25 years old this year and what better way to celebrate than to have a big

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Telephone Bank Scam nfortunately it happened again—yet another phone scam and another victim. This time, the target was a trusting, 70-year-old Edgewater woman. The caller on the other end of the phone identified herself as a representative of the Wells Fargo fraud department. Then she proceeded to tell the victim that there had been some suspected fraudulent activity on the victim’s Wells Fargo credit card. Now, for regular readers of this column, you know what happened next: The caller requested the victim’s Social Security number, CCV number on the back of her card, her date of birth, and her mother’s maiden name, supposedly to confirm the victim’s identity so that the fraud report could be processed. Later in the day, the victim had a nagging suspicion that something was wrong. Sadly, she was right. Almost as soon as she provided the requested information over the phone, two charges were made on her credit card, one for $366.21 and the other for $81.50. The good news is that the victim realized something was wrong before more damage could be done. The bad news is that these scammers are very sneaky, hide in the shad-

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of November 7, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You're moving from a relatively stable situation to one that appears to be laced with perplexity. Be patient. You'll get answers to help clear up the confusion around you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)A vexing situation tempts you to rush to set it all straight. It's best to let things sort themselves out so that you can get a better picture of the challenge you're facing. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Financial matters could create some confusion, especially with a torrent of advice pouring in from several sources. Resist acting on emotion. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) That goal you've set is still in sight. Stay with the course that you're on. Making too many shifts in direction now could create another set of problems. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) It might be time to confront a trouble-making associate and demand some answers. Be prepared for some surprises that could lead to making a change in your plans. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Congratulations. You're making great progress in sorting out all that confusion that kept you from making those important decisions. You're on your way now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A difficult experience begins to ease. That's the good news. The not-so-good news is a possible complication that could prolong the problem awhile longer. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your self-confidence gets a much-needed big boost as you start to unsnarl that knotty financial problem. Expect some help from a surprising source. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Congratulations. Any lingering negative aftereffects from that not-so-pleasant workplace situation are all but gone. It's time now to focus on the positive. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your self-confidence grows stronger as you continue to take more control of your life. Arrange for some well-earned fun and relaxation with someone special. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) As usual, you've been concerned more about the needs of others than your own. You need to take time for yourself so that you can replenish all that spent energy. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Stronger planetary influences indicate a growing presence of people eager to help you navigate through the rough seas that might mark your career course.

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Dear Paw's Corner: Last weekend we took a trip to the Northeast to leafpeep. We rented a private house through Airbnb, and it was a really nice place. It even came with a cat! While caring for the owners' cat wasn't a problem —they left food and water, and the cat did his business outside—it left me wondering. Would I be so comfortable leaving my pets with strangers for several days at a time? What do you think? —Sara in Boston Dear Sara: I'm personally a little bit torn about this topic. While cats can generally do well on their own for a couple of days, I too wonder if I could leave a cat with strangers who are renting a property I own. I expect that if both sides are clear about the arrangement—the rental comes with a cat, and there's an expectation to make sure food and water are available—then it's not a problem. What if the cat gets ill or injured? Are instruc-

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f you’ve considered going back to work, either for ﬁnancial reasons or to have something to do, there are a number of jobs that might be right for you. • Online auctions: Set up an onlineauction account to sell the treasures you ﬁnd at weekend yard sales—or even those items taking up space in your own home. Search eBay for how-to tutorials. • Transportation: Consider signing up as a part-time driver in your town’s taxi service or as an Uber driver. • Education: Is there a subject you can teach (anything from math to crafts), perhaps through adult education? • Call center: There can be hundreds of workers in a call center, and many of them are seniors. The work is easy (you’ll be sitting down), and you’ll no doubt have an edge over the younger workers who don’t have as much life experience in dealing with callers. • Consultant: A lifetime of working has taught you something, and what

you know may have great value to those who are just starting. • Local knowledge: If you’re in a hightourist area, sign up as a tour guide. • Tutor: You can earn a decent hourly rate for privately tutoring children in their homes, or as a teacher’s aide in schools. • Sports coach, or umpire or referee for schools or leagues: You’re paid by the season, broken down into a per-game fee. The money isn’t bad, especially if you like sports. • Conventions: If you sign up with a convention-center event company, the possibilities are great: ticket sales, food prep, ﬂower arranging, coffee service and much more. Once you get set up with a convention center, you can expect callbacks for future events. • Bookkeeping: Handle the monthly finances for small businesses that can’t afford a CPA. The best scenario would be to mix and match, to keep a variety of jobs going at once!

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he Department of Veterans Affairs has just announced the awarding of $6.8 billion in contracts to improve the Medical Disability Examination process and get veterans’ disability claims handed more quickly. Let’s look at the five companies it chose: • VetFed Resources, Inc., Virginia, a veteran-owned small business. • Logistics Health, Inc., Wisconsin, has a national network of “medical, dental, and behavioral health providers” that offer annual physical exams and periodic health assessments. • Medical Support Los Angeles has dozens of clinics scattered around three states. • QTC Medical Services, Inc., California, appears to have a full complement of medical associates in seven big-city locations and has done exams since 2000. • Veterans Evaluation Services, Inc., Texas, is another veteran-owned company. A thumbs-up to the VA for expanding services to get the disability claims handled faster.

However, anyone can build a website and say anything on it, as well as skew facts on an application. One way to evaluate a company is to check the employer review sites on the Internet. You'll find both positive and negative reviews anywhere you look, but the devil is always in the details. Sometimes employees make small comments that add up. Another source of information is in patient complaints. I wonder if anyone considered any of these sources of information when they were awarding contracts, or if they only stuck to the applications in front of them. It’s also disturbing when two of the awardees file a protest with the Government Accountability Office against the others saying that the agency “misevaluated proposals, engaged in misleading discussions” and more in handing out long decision documents, with the names of 28 attorneys at the top, it’s hard to see how all the legalese and finger pointing will translate into actual veteran care and medical disability evaluations. Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com

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• On Nov. 7, 1991, basketball legend Earvin Magic Johnson stuns the world by announcing his sudden retirement from the Los Angeles Lakers, after testing positive for the AIDS virus. Johnson was one of the first sports stars to go public about his HIV-positive status. • On Nov. 8, 1960, John F. Kennedy, 43, becomes the youngest man and first Roman Catholic to be elected president of the United States.

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to sell the patent to a Canadian firm, but it said the device had no practical value. • On Nov. 11, 1921, the Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery in an Armistice Day ceremony. The Tomb of the Unknowns is considered the most hallowed grave at Arlington and has been guarded by sentinels 24/7 since 1937. • On Nov. 12, 1889, DeWitt Wallace, founder of Reader's Digest, is born. By the end of the 20th century, the magazine had the largest circulation in the world, with more than 17 million readers in some 20 languages. • On Nov. 13, 1953, Mrs. Thomas J. White of the Indiana Textbook Commission calls for the removal of references to the book Robin Hood from school textbooks, claiming it was communistic. Attacks on freedom of expression in the U.S. during the Red Scare resulted in a number of books being banned, including John Steinbeck's The Grapes Of Wrath.

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known words, it was learned that they’re actually the first line in a famous 1953 Italian song. 4. Trini Lopez, in 1965, although it was covered by numerous other groups. The song was used on a Pledge commercial. 5. Too Busy Thinking About My Baby, ﬁrst released in 1967 by The Temptations. It was Marvin Gaye's version in 1969 that was the real hit.

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Strange But True Polar Bears Fur Not White? by Samantha Weaver

It was ancient Stoic philosopher Epictetus—who served as a slave to a freedman named Epaphroditos, who was himself a secretary to the infamous Roman emperor Nero—who made the following observation: “Men are not disturbed by things, but the view they take of things.” (In an interesting side note, upon hearing that quotation, a professor of psychology named Herb Kimmel reportedly responded: “What about things like bullets?”) The next time you're outside enjoying a morning serenade, consider this tidbit: Most bird songs are cries of war, not courtship. Most people know Mary Poppins from the 1964 Disney film, but the character was created by author P.L. Travers and first appeared in a children's book published in 1934. Walt Disney loved the story and wanted to make it into a movie, but it took more than 20 years for him to convince Travers to approve the plan.

You may think you know what color a polar bear's fur is, but you're probably wrong: It's not white; it's translucent. The fur appears white because it reflects visible light—in fact, polar bears are nearly invisible in infrared photography. If you've seen a polar bear in a zoo, though, you may have noticed a greenish tinge to its fur; this color comes from algae, which tends to form when the bears are in warm and humid environments to which they're not accustomed.

You might be surprised to learn that the first drive-in theater in the United States was opened all the way back in 1921, in downtown Comanche, Texas. Attendees parked bumper to bumper to watch screenings of silent films. Beloved American author Kurt Vonnegut studied biochemistry in college. Thought For The Day: “A good storyteller is the conscience-keeper of a nation.” —Sampooran Singh Gulzar

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Dear Dr. Roach: I had colon cancer nine years ago and had 12 inches of my colon removed. Quite a few times since then, I have lost control of my bowels, or have had a large movement that I couldn't stop. Last night, I had one in my sleep. This is the first time that has happened. I take Metamucil, which was recommended by my internist, but it doesn't seem to work. What kind of doctor should I see to help it? —J.W. Answer: Fecal incontinence is a common problem, but one that is so embarrassing for some people that they won't bring it up with their doctor. It can lead to social isolation, and is the No. 2 cause listed for nursing-home placement. Incontinence has many possible causes and, therefore, many types of treatments. Your internist is probably right about fiber, as it is very helpful in people with liquid stool, but it can make things worse in people with a stricture, such as from radiation, a common cause of incontinence. If you do try fiber, adjust amount so that you are having one or two soft but formed bowel movements daily. Other types of treatments depend on the underlying problem. Biofeedback, medications, surgery, and nerve stimulation are all treatments that have been useful in some people. A gastroenterologist, the specialist in this area, or your cancer surgeon would be the right person to start with.

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