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The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For 24 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY

A Publication of Schillinger Enterprises, Inc. © 2015 Volume XXIV – Issue 15

July 17, 2015

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Smile Because It Happened ife only gets dull and boring if you let it. These days, we are finding more interesting observances and short notes of hope and cheer with the quick click of our electronic phones and I-pads.

Many people complain that they have always been too busy earning a living to take a vacation: Living on earth is expensive but it does include a trip around the sun every year.

This one is for real: How long a minute is depends on which side of the bathroom door you are on.

Unexpected visits from friends you haven’t seen in years or having a brand new experience: Happiness comes through doors you didn’t even know you left open.

Heather dreaded turning 40 but she found a way to look forward to it by counting down the days, one by one.

We would find a new photo on Facebook each day, of her—riding a subway; singing with a band; serving ice cream at an outdoor stand; and showing up in varied New York locations. The numbers grew among those who followed her daily countdown and her life was turning into more fun than she ever imagined. On her actual birthday, she thanked her followers, old and new, and used a picture of herself as a child, happily looking forward to her next venture.

Birthdays are good for you. The more you have the longer you live.

You get in your car and travel down the road when suddenly you are faced with a sign stating Road Work Ahead.

You have to make a left turn and find a new route. This could be most interesting: A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

A widow(er), remembering the married years: Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.

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You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

With T-shirts bearing all kinds of printed material, you really have to be careful where you go wearing certain messages. A gal who has always loved to sing, purchased a T-shirt at a Sweet Adelines regional meeting with the cutest cupid image on it. The message read, Music Turns Me On. She wore it to a local party for a friend who was moving away and got much more attention than the honoree!

Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of us. A group of missionaries returned from Kenya where they helped dig a well, so the residents could have decent drinking water without having to walk many miles each day: Working for God on earth does not pay much but his retirement plan is out of this world.

This one speaks for itself: Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.

How true is this? You may be only one person in the world but you may be the whole world to one person.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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Antiques Cracker Jack Prizes Q: When I was a kid in the 1950s, Cracker Jack was one of my favorite snacks. I loved the prizes inside each box and have a cigar box full of ones I managed to save. Since I have some duplicates, I would like to find others who collect so I can swap for ones I don't already have.

—Paul, Mercer Island, WA A: F.W. Rueckenheim introduced his popcorn confection during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. It was an immediate hit. In 1912, prizes were added to each box, and since then more than 18 billion have been distributed. Almost anything associated with this product is collectible.

Some of the prizes have become extremely valuable. For example, a horse-drawn wagon trinket from the 1930s, $450; a nodding-head elephant, also from the same period, $500; magic game book, circa 1940s, $50; paper whistles, 1940s, $40; and a miniature grandfather clock, 1947, $100. Plastic toys from the 1950s generally sell in the $3 to $10 range.

Contact the Cracker Jack Collectors Association, a group formed in 1994.

Dues are $20, which includes a subscription to Prize Insider, a quarterly publication packed with information.

Contact is c/o Linda Farris, 4908 N. Holborn Drive, Muncy, IN 47300. *** Q: I have an opportunity to buy a Wheaties cereal box from 1977 featuring Bruce Jenner. The price is $300.

Do you think this is a good deal?

—Bob, Chesterfield, MO A: Bruce Jenner became a major sports star after his decathlon triumph at the Montreal Olympics in 1977. Following his recent sexual reassignment surgery, interest in that cereal box has soared. The last time I checked eBay, it was selling in the $150 to $250 range.

Is $300 a good deal? Only time will tell.

Trust your gut. Be aware that knockoffs are also beginning to surface, fakes from Asia.

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Flashback Test Your Music Knowledge

by Mick Harper

1. Who wrote and sang the theme song to the television show Welcome Back, Kotter?

2. Name the band that released Never Say Die in 1978.

Answers 1. John Sebastian, formerly of the Lovin' Spoonful. The name of the show had to be changed from just Kotter because Sebastian couldn't find a rhyme for the name.

2. Black Sabbath. It was their first charted single since 1970.

3. In which song does Ray Charles speak the words, “Sing the song, children?” What year?

3. I Can't Stop Loving You, in 1962.

Numerous others have covered the song, but Charles is the only one who took the song to the top of the charts.

4. Which group wrote and released It's Wonderful in 1967?

4. The Young Rascals on their Once Upon A Dream album.

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5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “An only child alone and wild, A cabinet maker's son, His hands were meant for different work, And his heart was known to none.”

5. Leader Of Yhe Band, by Dan Fogelberg in 1981. He wrote the song as a tribute to his musician father, who was still alive when the song came out. His father died the following year.

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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

What’s Happening Around Town…

Natural Smile Seminar Do you have missing teeth or illfitting dentures? Find out if dental implants are right for you at a free patient information day. The seminar is scheduled for 4 P.M on Tuesday, July 28 in Daytona Beach. Seating is limited and light refreshments served. Please make your reservation to 386.868.0741.

Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works on Aug. 4 at 6 P.M.; or Aug. 5 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach.

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Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing free Caregiver’s Days Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Thursday, Aug. 6; and Sat., Sept. 12 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, call Sherry at 386.677.3581, ext. 311.

Summer Singers Song Of The Coast Sweet Adeline Chorus invites all women to attend chorus rehearsals on Monday evenings from 6:30–9:30 P.M. at the Tomoka United Methodist Church in Ormond Beach. For details, call 386.252.0300.

Game Days The Palmetto Club will host its Open House/Game Days on Tues., July 21, August 5, and August 18. Bring your friends, Card Clubs, and groups and enjoy the summer of fun. Games begin at 10 A.M. There are many table games: a variety of cards, Mexican Train Dominoes, Parcheesi, and others. Lunch is served at 12 P.M for $15. To RSVP one week in advance, call 386.310.7429.

Free Movie Watch Dirty Dancing Havana Nights , rated PG-13 in Riverfront Park on the corner of Beach Street and Magnolia Ave. in Daytona Beach on July 24 (arrive by 8 P.M.). Experience the decadent glamour and es- calating danger of revolution-era Cuba. Moviegoers should bring lawn chairs or blankets. Hot dogs, popcorn, candy, and soft drinks will be available for sale. In case of rain, the movie will be shown the following evening in the park.

For more information call, Cindy Fouraker 386. 257. 6036, ext. 16166.

Free Luncheon Seminar You are invited to attend this community open forum and enjoy a complementary lunch too! Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, (Flagler Lind Education Center, Classroom A/B) will host a seminar Financial Markets 101 on Thurs., July 30 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Presented

by Bill Tol, Director, Florida Hospital HospiceCare Foundation and Florida Hospital East Florida Region planned giving coordinator. This seminar is designed to help attendees understand the basics of financial markets so they will be more knowledgeable when meeting with their financial advisors. Mr. Tol will not be giving specific investment or financial advice! RSVP to 386.586.4440.

Volunteers Needed The Alzheimer’s Association needs volunteers for the walk that takes place on Sat., Sept. 12 in Volusia and Sat., Sept. 26 in Flagler. There are many, many opportunities and perfect for high school grandkids that need community service work—you will be given credit for your service. For more information on these opportunities, call Tammy at 386.

624.4374 or you may e-mail to: volunteerf orvolusiawtea@gmail.com

Parkinson’s Meeting The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that it will host Dr. Roger Accardi, Pharmacist and owner of Accardi Clinical in Orange City. Dr. Accardi’s topic will be What’s New On The Horizon In Parkinson’s Medications. This event is being held on Wednesday, July 22 from 2– 3:30 P.M. at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island located at 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach. Seating is limited—reservations are required by calling 386.676.6375 by Monday, July 20.

Computer Classes On Friday, August 7 & 21, the Daytona Beach Computer Learning Center, at 524 S. Beach St., Suite A, Daytona Beach will host an Open House between 9:30 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. with information about computer courses we offer to adults 50 and over.

Classes are specially developed for Seniors, and each student has their own computer. The Fall class schedule will be available. A PowerPoint slideshow, given every thirty minutes, will explain what DBCLC is all about, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions and register for our upcoming classes. Call 386.254.1688 if you need more information.

Calling All Vendors Sign up now for the Seniors Today Fall Festival—Down On The Farm! All vendors are invited to join the fun as Seniors Today newspaper once again hosts a day of entertainment, fun, food, exhibits, door prizes, and more. This funfilled event is housed totally indoors and absolutely free for our seniors on Friday, Sept. 18 from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. All this fun takes place at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Rd., South Daytona. Vendor tables starting at just $150. Advertising and sponorships available too! To find out more, call 386.677.7060

Book Club Members of the Select/Reflect Book Club will review Still Alice at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, July 28, at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1005 S. Dixie Freeway. In Lisa Genova’s bestselling novel, a 50-year-old Harvard professor slowly loses her thoughts and memories to Alzheimer’s disease—only to discover that each day brings a new way of living and loving. The book club meets monthly in the library’s auditorium. For more information call 386. 424.2910, option 4.

Driving Course The Sunshine Safety Council, 150 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach will conduct a Coaching The Mature Driver course on Sat., July 18 from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. at their office. The course meets Florida requirements for an auto liability insurance discount for licensed drivers 55 and older. Cost is $10. Please call 386-253-6400.

Support Groups Look Good/Feel Better Trained cosmetologists are available to help women undergoing cancer treatments with makeup and accessories. Cosponsored by the American Cancer Society, this group meets at Florida Hospital in DeLand. The cost is free, but seating is limited and registration is required. Call The American Cancer Society at 1.800.227.2345 for reservations, meeting times, and more details.

Food Addicts Are you tired of Yo-Yo dieting? Are you addicted to food? There is hope.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a solution for all forms of food addiction. People have found recovery from overeating, under eating, and bulimia in FA. For details, call the FA Hotline at 772.878.9657.

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Alzheimer’s Needs You! Special to Seniors Today event is held in more than 600 como you know anyone living munities nationwide—and is taking place with Alzheimer’s disease in YOUR community!

Our Walk to End Alzheimer’s® volor dementia? We do. We know of over 140,000 peo- unteers are passionate and inspired. ple we serve in the Central and North Whether you can spare just a few hours Florida area. We know of over 500,000 a week or make a more significant time Floridians and just over 5.3 million commitment, please consider becomAmericans, and their families facing ing an Alzheimer's Association volunteer with us. There is Alzheimer’s disease.

Save the dates: nothing more rewarding We know this disease is ® than working towards Walk to End Alzheimer’s a brain-robbing, fatal treating and curing a health epidemic. We’re in Volusia County: deadly disease. There is going to change that and September 12, 2015 nothing more rewarding —we need your help. ® than sharing a bit of Be part of the largest Walk to End Alzheimer’s yourself to make a better movement against Alzin Flagler County: world for all of us. heimer’s disease in the Walk to End September 26, 2015 country. You can use Alzheimer's® your time and talents We call on participants of all ages to make a big difference starting now! and abilities to reclaim the future for Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leadmillions—you could be part of a new ing cause of death in our country; and future—a future without Alzheimer’s. the only one of the top ten deadly disLearn more about how you can voluneases without any known prevention, teer in your area.

Join our Walk Plantreatment, or cure. We can change that ning Committees in Volusia and Flagler statistic. YOU can change that statistic.

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If you’re interested in volVolunteering for the Alzheimer’s Assounteering, we would love to hear ciation’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is putting your time and talents to work from you!

Just give us a call at: 1.800.272. 3900 on the world’s largest event to raise or visit us at: act.alz.org/volusiacounty awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s or act.alz.org/flaglercounty care, support, and research. This annual

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Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer

by George Goldtrap

emember the Nat King Cole 1963 hit… Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer? Like so many of the great hits of that era, it’s hard to get it out of my head. It’s there, right now, as I write.

I think what propels the song, even into 2015 is the fact that those lazy hazy crazy days of summer keep coming back—year after year, and here we are right smack in the middle of the 2015 session.

Of course some might argue that in Florida, summer last all year, and indeed it almost does—which by the way is why Peg and I are here. Oh, we like seasons too, but when winter is warm —we like it even more.

When I hear this ‘global warming’ stuff I cannot help but think of Chicken Little of ‘the sky is falling’ fame. I dare not get into the science of either argument, warming, cooling, or neither, but suffice it to say it is fairly easy to find proof to support either or neither side.

Frankly, I don’t lose any sleep over any of it. (Some would say I don’t lose sleep over anything—and they’d be correct).

All this back and forth of unprovable bla bla reminds me of the ‘UFO believers, or the ends of the earthers, (wrong about a gazillion times), or the Bigfoot searchers. In the words of our illustrious former cabinet secretary…

‘What difference does it make’?

Life is so full of the good and the certain why would anybody spend much time on the useless and uncertain? I confess I have done so but honestly, I‘m trying to quit!

I’ve often wondered which kills the most people… diseases we know we have or diseases we think we might have? Either can be deadly.

In the 50s I did hundreds of commercials for builders of bomb shelters.

(I can hear my grands saying, ‘What are bomb shelters Papa?)

Most of those stuffy underground concrete boxes are probably now wine cellars and as such are serving a more noble cause.

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Turn on the TV, day or night, and you can get an endless list of meds and devises designed to save your life… even if your life is not in danger. Pharmaceuticals beg you to ‘ask your doctor’ whether you might benefit from taking Dr Newboats Snake Oil…or from wearing the new Cures All liver harness.

All this is as amusing to me as the Oklahoma faith healer who actually opened a medical college and hospital and then had more floors and beds than he had patients.

Duh! Maybe he should have consulted a Nigerian lottery director before raising all that money for a contradictory thesis… you think? It is true… a fool and his money are soon parted.

P. T. Barnum was good at the same game but at least he was honest about fooling you. He said right up front that his scams were humbugs and that people loved being humbugged. He just sold tickets to the humbugs… much like selling lottery tickets. Barnum’s successes attest to his wisdom.

So bring on the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer—for all to enjoy—after all Chicken Little, (or Chicken Gore as might be his current name), might be right and we might all be on a voyage to the bottom of the sea—you know —the one that’s going to flood Florida —or was that to have been last week?

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Safer Hotel Stays ith the onset of summer, many of you are no doubt making vacation and travel plans. For many, that will involve a stay in a hotel. Travel should be care-free and worry-free. However, it’s not the time to let down your guard and throw good crime prevention and safety habits out the window.

Here’s a list of some common-sense tips to make your hotel stay safer. Nothing is fool-proof, following these safety tips should give you that piece of mind and make you less vulnerable to becoming a crime: Request a key that doesn’t have a room number on it.

Check the locks to be sure that the door closes securely and the deadbolt works as soon as you arrive. Then keep your door locked at all times and use all auxiliary locks.

Ensure that sliding glass doors, windows, and connective room doors are locked.

Use stairs instead of elevators during an emergency.

Learn how to get an outside telephone line from your room in case you have to reach the local operator or hotel security or dial 911 in an emergency.

Place your belongings in the closet and drawers. Arrange your things so you’ll know if anything is missing.

Never prop your hotel room door open.

Anyone could walk in.

Use the door viewer to identify anyone requesting entry. When in doubt, call the front desk to verify the person’s identity.

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From The Sheriff …Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson Use caution if you receive a phone call to your room from someone claiming to be a hotel employee and needing to come to your room to repair something. Always get the employee’s name and call the front desk to verify that the call is legitimate.

Always take money, checks, credit cards, or car keys when you leave your room.

Use your hotel safe to store extra cash, expensive jewelry, or other valuables.

When you leave your room, leave the television on. To anyone listening through the door, they’ll think the room is occupied.

If you see loiterers in the hallway or anything or anyone that makes you uncomfortable, pass by your door and turn around the corner or pretend you forgot something. Then go to the front desk and report the incident.

When you go to sleep at night, keep a flashlight next to the bed. That way you won’t be stumbling around if the power goes out.

If you lose your room key, report it immediately and move to another room.

If paying by credit card, be sure that the clerk returns your card to you. Make when it’s returned that it’s really yours.

Please remember: Your common sense is your best protection. Don’t leave home without it!

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“Financial Markets 101” Thursday, July 30, 11 am-1 pm Florida Hospital Flagler Lind Education Center Classroom A/B 60 Memorial Medical Parkway Palm Coast, Florida 32164 Presented by Bill Tol, Director, Florida Hospital HospiceCare Foundation and Florida Hospital East Florida Region planned giving coordinator.

This installment in the Foundation Community Open Forum Series is designed to help attendees understand the basics of financial markets so they will be more knowledgeable when meeting with their financial advisors. Mr. Tol will not be giving specific investment or financial advice!

Bill, who is bi-lingual, was raised in South America by missionary parents and has worked in several capacities during his career, including local church pastor, missionary pilot in Indonesian Borneo (1974 to 1980) and Financial Advisor (1983 to 2002).

He spent nearly 20 years with a global securities firm, from which he retired in early 2002. That same year he and his wife moved from Northern California to North Central Florida to be close to family. He joined the Florida Hospital Memorial Foundation as a Development Officer in 2008 and has been part of the Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation since it’s inception in June of 2009.

Bill is married to Carol (Johnson), his college sweetheart. They have two grown children—a daughter, Darla, who lives in Daytona Beach with her husband, Louis, and a son Daryl, who lives in DeLand with his wife, Stacey, and their three children.

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If you or someone you care about is among them, you may want to contemplate this: Seniors often have unique needs that elevate the necessity for expedited attention with securities brokerage concerns.

These needs can result from a lack of outside income, potential health complications, and even diminished mental capacity. Fortunately, there is a new avenue of assistance for seniors with questions or concerns about investments.

Securities Information Line The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a securities reOlder people with questions about their gulator, has launched the investments now have a new, neutral place to FINRA Securities Helpturn to for advice and information. line for Seniors™ . This toll-free number provides older investors with a place to get as- understand investing, savings, and insistance from knowledgeable staff re- vestment products, as well as resources lated to concerns they may have with their such as BrokerCheck that can provide valuable information about securities brokerage accounts and investments.

It provides quick and easy access to firms and financial professionals.

FINRA is the largest independent information and resources to senior investors who feel that their account may regulator for all securities firms doing have been mishandled by a broker and business in the United States. Its mission is to protect America’s investors any similar concerns.

Senior investors can reach this no- by making sure the securities industry cost helpline by dialing 844.57.HELPS operates fairly and honestly.

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Helping Senior Dogs Like Sam t was Father’s Day when I heard about a senior miniature poodle that had been found tied to a fence in a deserted area and left to die. When we were called to help, we did not hesitate one moment. When he arrived and I saw him I cannot even explain in words the grave condition he was in. My breath left me and my heart shattered. The person who transported him, as well as my husband and I, formed a circle around this dying dog and said a prayer right there by Pump #6 at the Mobil Gas Station.

My Veterinarian opened her closed clinic that day to treat him. His level of emaciation was the worst I had ever seen on a dog still alive. He had over 250 ticks covering his weak body. He had a severe case of anemia as well as a Hookworm infestation. His skin was flaking off, his hair was missing in large patches and his eyes were badly infected. We do not know how long he had been left out in the heat, without food, water, or shelter but clearly the person who left him there had no soul.

I brought him home after his visit to the clinic so I could monitor him throughout the night. I wanted him to know that he was now safe, that he was not alone. I hand fed him carefully and he ate everything that was given. He was barely able to lift his head. The following morning I was grateful that our prayers had been answered. He

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Yorkie House Of Hearts … by Kit DeRoche was still alive. I named him Sam. I brought him back to the Vet’s for a blood transfusion and some additional blood work.

Sam made the local TV News. The newspapers wrote about him too. His story was picked up by thousands on social media.

Everyone rallied around the “poodle that was left to die.” It has been four weeks now and packages and checks still arrive daily addressed to Sam. The story about Sam’s amazing recovery will continue over the following weeks in Seniors Today.

Sam is a classic example of why we are raising funds for our House Of Hearts ... for senior dogs who will need a sanctuary to live out the rest of their lives!

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by JoAnn Derson Save the peels from your oranges, and dry them at a low temperature in the oven.

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“If your tomato garden is experiencing caterpillars, try planting dillweed close to your tomatoes. It can provide a diversion, allowing your tomatoes to grow pest—.F. in Florida free!”

Cure your color in new garments (especially dark- or bright-colored) by soaking the item in cold, salty water before washing. Make sure that the fabric will allow this!

“Take good care of quality paint brushes, and they will take care of you!

Wash thoroughly in soapy water and rinse well. After the brush is washed, combine enough water to cover the bristles and add two tablespoons of fabric softener. Swish for a minute or two, being sure to get it in the brush good, then hang to drip dry.

Before you use the brush to paint, simply rinse the fabric softener away.”

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of July 20 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Making things more complicated than they need to be can be a problem for the typically orderly you. Try to look for a easier way to accomplish the same goals.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Avoiding personal involvement in a troubling situation might be advisable at this time, especially since you don't have all the facts. The weekend brings a surprise.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A problem with a colleague you thought had been resolved could recur. This time you'll be able to rely on your record to get a quick resolution in your favor.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Giving your self-esteem a boost could be a good idea. You might feel a bit daunted by the week's occurrences. Just focus on all your positive accomplishments.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) The mane attraction for the Lovable Lion this week is—love. New relationships move to new levels, while long-standing partnerships are strengthened.

VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) A recent workplace problem will prove to be one of miscommunication, you should have a better chance of getting your proposals approved.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) After dealing pretty much in the dark with a matter that seemed to be taking forever to resolve, you should soon be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A positive message should help lift that energy-draining sense of anxiety, and you should soon be able to deal with even the peskiest matter.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Try to control that heated Sagittarian temperament while dealing with what you believe to be an unfair matter. A cool approach is the best way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Nursing hurt feelings could keep you from learning what went wrong. Ask your partner or a trusted friend to help you reassess your actions in the matter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Try to spend time outdoors with someone special. An act of kindness in the past might be recalled by a person you believed was out of your life.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) An upcoming career decision could be based on how well you might be able to apply your artistic talents. Be sure to use the finest samples of your work.

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don't think I have ever tasted anything so refreshing as this summer side dish. It is a great dish to take to your next family picnic or work party.

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1. In a blender container, combine water and 1 cup chopped peaches.

Cover and process on BLEND for 20 seconds or until mixture is smooth.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine dry pudding mix, dry gelatin, and blended peach mixture. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and starts to boil, stirring often. Remove from heat. Add marshmallows.

Mix gently until marshmallows are completely dissolved.

3. Fold in remaining 3 cups chopped peaches. Spread mixture into an 8-by8-inch dish. Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours. Spread whipped topping evenly over top. Cut into 8 servings.

Each serving equals: 85 calories, 1g fat, 1g protein, 18g carb., 63mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1⁄2 Starch/Carb., 1 Fruit.

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Reverse Mortgage? hat exactly is a Reverse Mortgage? Seniors are living longer and living on limited income. Reverse Mortgages were created for homeowners aged 62 and older by HUD and are insured

by FHA as an “Aging in Place” loan product. The Reverse Mortgage allows access to some of the equity in a primary residence based on your age. Homeowners can use these funds/equity and they are not required to make any payments back on the loan, while alive, living in the home.

It's a way that homeowners aged 62 and older can get a portion of the appraised value while living in the home and not have to pay anything back while living in

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Moments In Time Least Safe Car The History Channel • On July 26, 1775, Congress establishes the United States Post Office and names Benjamin Franklin the first postmaster general. While postmaster, Franklin streamlined postal delivery with properly surveyed and marked routes from Maine to Florida, the origins of Route 1.

• On July 23, 1878, gentleman bandit Black Bart robs a Wells Fargo stagecoach in California.

At the next robbery he left behind a handkerchief. Through a laundry mark, Pinkerton detectives traced the handkerchief back to Charles Bolton, an elderly man in San Francisco. Bolton confessed to being Black Bart.

• On July 24, 1915, the steamer Eastland overturns in the Chicago River, drowning more than 800 of its passengers. The disaster was caused by serious problems with the boat’s design.

The Eastland capsized next to the dock, trapping hundreds of people on or underneath the large ship.

• On July 21, 1959, Elijah Jerry Pumpsie Green makes his Boston Red Sox debut, becoming the first black ever to play for the Red Sox, the last team in the major leagues to integrate.

• On July 25, 1965, singer-songwriter Bob Dylan rocks the world of folk music when he performs at the Newport Folk Festival and abandons his acoustic guitar for an electric one. By going electric, Dylan eventually moved rock and folk music closer together.

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• On July 22, 1990, American cyclist Greg LeMond wins his third Tour de France after leading the majority of the race.

Section B

July 17, 2015

Tails From The Front

By Tyler Stover dopting a new pet into your home is a very exciting occasion for the entire family. Sometimes we are so caught up in the moment, however, that we fail to help our new pet with the transition. Moving into a new home is a major adjustment for animals. It is important that we help them make the necessary adjustments, so they can quickly become a happy member of the family.

As territorial animals, cats can be very uneasy upon entering a new home. It is

usually best to confine a cat to a small room for the first few days to keep them from feeling overwhelmed. Make sure food, water, and a litter box are available in this room. As your cat becomes more comfortable, you can slowly expand their living space.

For the first few days, your cat may be nervous or even frightened. Let her acclimate to the new surroundings at her own pace. Let the cat come to you instead of forcing her to sit on your lap or be held. Cats enjoy small hiding places and high perches. A room with a windowsill or high shelves that the

cat can sit on is ideal. You can create a small, safe area for the cat using a cardboard box or cat carrier.

Dogs tend to be very ritualistic animals, and aim to please their owner.

Working with a new dog on basic training techniques early on gives him structure and helps establish you as the leader.

Be patient with the training process and stay positive. Like cats, dogs like to have a safe, secure space in the home. Crate training is often the best option for dogs.

Make sure to keep your dog on a leash when walking at all times, especially the first few weeks. Many dogs will try

to escape or run away when they are not familiar with their surroundings. Never let your dog off leash unless you are sure they will stay by your side (and be sure to follow local leash laws).

For both cats and dogs, try to establish a routine feeding time. If possible, feed them the same food they had at the shelter. You can transition to a new food if you desire.

Tyler Stover is the Community Outreach Director of Halifax Humane Society Reach him at 386-274-4703, ext. 320, or tstover@halifaxhumanesociety.org

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Pet Care Dogs Gone Wild

by Sam Mazzotta

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Dear Paw’s Corner: We recently took a long weekend vacation with our Yorkie, Maxie, staying in a pet-friendly hotel. Every day in the lobby we had to protect Maxie from the most aggressive dog I've seen in a long while. We spoke to the manager, but I don't think he did anything about it. It ruined our stay. What should we have done?

—Will in Memphis Dear Will: Without knowing more about your stay, I can only recommend that you write the hotel management and owners about your experience. They need to know how unhappy you were about the way they handled your complaint about a misbehaving dog, or they'll never know why they may have lost you as a customer.

For dog owners who want to travel with their pet, it's important to keep it under control at all times. If a dog isn't well-socialized or gets very stressed out around lots of strange people and other pets, owners should either work to fix the issue through specific training, or consider not bringing their dog along.

Many dogs do get excited and boisterous in new places, and bark or jump.

Even if their owners don't see their behavior as dangerous or aggressive, other owners and their dogs may take it the wrong way. Again, consistent training in basic behavior commands can be a big help.

Another way to really acclimate your dog to travel is... well, travel. Start with short day trips to fun places like parks, and then work your way up to longer, more ambitious destinations.

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f you've lost or misplaced your Medicare card, you now can get a replacement online—at the Social Security My Account site.

My Account is a place where you can sign up to track earnings, change your address, and much more, and Social Security encourages you to use this online feature.

At the bottom of the page where you can create a new My Account is a tiny note about blocking electronic access.

If you wish to block access to your online Social Security account (for example, if you've been the victim of domestic violence or the victim of identity theft), you can do that online as well. If you later decide you want access, you can contact Social Security to unblock it.

If you have a security freeze or fraud alert on your Experian credit report, you cannot create a My Account. Here's why: When you sign up for an account, it looks at items in your credit file and asks you questions about them as a means of identifying you. For example, it might ask the price range of your

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You'll get your paper copy in four to six weeks.

The general number to call for Social Security questions is 1-800-772-1213.

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Chicken Soup For The Soul Bonding Over Bats! t had been way too long since the family got out into nature, thought Susan Farr-Fahncke when her husband proposed a nice mountain getaway. As she tells in her story “Bonding over Bats and Bunfires” from our book about family matters, it wasn't quite as perfect as planned. It sure was memorable! Here's the tale in her words: Our camp swarmed with every type of flying insect, and the only thing that seemed to keep them at bay were torches but we didn’t bring them.

Leaving my husband to get the 3year-old to fall asleep in the tent (like that was going to happen), I sat outside with the other children, warming by the campfire and gazing upward at the summer night sky.

“BAT!” my 14-year-old son screamed very loudly in a perfect Shirley Temple voice.

“B-b-bat! Bat! Bat!” he screeched, pointing to the treetops overhead.

Squinting into the night sky, I couldn't see a thing. Wait, there was something. Several somethings. Wings spread,

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tiny heads, and pointy ears. Yup, bats.

There were plenty of them too!

“BAAAATTTS!” I screamed, running and tripping my way to the tent, dragging the 8-year-old behind me.

“Bats, bats, bats!” I screamed until I ripped the zipper open and threw both kids inside, stumbled in and tightly zipped every last form of nylon protection between us and those fanged freaks.

It was a nerve-wracking night. Every noise seemed to be a bat-in-waiting.

At long last, morning came, and we ended up having a wonderful day of hiking, waterfalls, eating dirt-covered food with our dirt-covered hands, and having fun. As nightfall approached, we packed up and headed home. Another night in the woods was more than I was willing to risk.

In the end, we had a little bit of disaster, a lot of fun, and came home exhausted, but with a new appreciation for God's beautiful creations: showers, roofs, and sturdy chairs.

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Strange But True Chop Suey Not Chinese?

by Samantha Weaver It was U.S. Vice President Hubert Humphrey who made the following sage observation: “Compassion is not weakness and concern for the unfortunate is not socialism.”

Chop suey is not actually a Chinese dish; it was invented in California.

Dick Simon, one of the founders of the Simon and Schuster publishing company, was struggling in his business when he visited his aunt in 1924.

She had been looking for a book of crossword puzzles to give to her daughter, but the puzzles being relatively new (first appearing in newspapers in 1913), there was no compilation available. Seeing an opportunity for his fledgling business, Simon and his partner, Lincoln Schuster, published a book of puzzles right away. The puzzle book was an instant best seller, and its revenues supported Simon and Schuster while the publishing company was establishing itself.

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You might be surprised to learn that in 1967, the Monkees chose Jimi Hendrix to be the opening act for their summer tour of the U.S. The pairing didn't last long, though; Hendrix discreetly left the tour after he was banned by the Daughters of the American Revolution for being too sexually suggestive.

If you have a particularly quiet friend, he or she might suffer from laliophobia, a fear of speaking.

Those who study such things say that if you're playing a game of Monopoly, you're most likely to land on B&O Railroad and Illinois Avenue. *** Thought For The Day: “The great secret of success is to go through life as a man who never gets used up. That is possible for him who never argues and strives with men and facts, but in all experience retires upon himself, and looks for the ultimate cause of things in himself.”

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Veteran’s Post Agent Orange Appeal Denied

by Freddy Groves

U.S. District Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Blue Water veteran who appealed his denial of benefits after he claimed exposure to Agent Orange while on a ship off the coast of Vietnam.

Veterans who had boots on the ground in Vietnam have a presumption of AO exposure if they come down with certain illnesses. They were either there or they weren't. Blue Water veterans served on ships off the coast, and they have a tough time proving exposure.

Consider where AO went: To the ground to defoliate, into the waterways, into the bays... and onto anything pulled out of the water such as anchors, the water spray itself, wash down of planes on carrier decks, and more.

In 2011, the Institute of Medicine's study of Agent Orange illness among Blue Water veterans determined that there were a number of possible routes of exposure. Its 2012 update said that there is no reason to exclude waterbased veterans from benefits.

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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma IS, however, on the approved Agent Orange Blue Water list. Color me confused. If one disease can be traced back to offshore exposure and be listed as a presumptive disease, why not the others?

See www.publichealth.va.gov for lists of ships in Vietnam. Go to bluewatern avy.org for reports on the water in Da Nang harbor, AO on the carriers, and more. See the Update Logs.

If you do an online search for the appeal, look for United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims ruling on GRAY v McDONALD (No. 13.3339).

Don't miss the dissection of the terms brown water, blue water, and the various types of water.

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