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Home Is Where The Heart Is… here are so many veteran groups and organizations in our area that contribute to the well-being of our veterans. A couple of years ago, a Stand Down was begun to assist the homeless veterans in our area. The Stand Down is a one-day event involving community leaders who offer their services and area veterans organizations, churches, etc. help by making donations of food and needed supplies. Efforts have been made to locate a place for the homeless to live on the East Coast of Florida. Recently, in conversation with a lady who sings with Company G, I learned that her son, who visited this summer, lives in New England and is responsible for a home devoted to helping give homeless veterans the help they need in all facets of life. The non-profit organization behind it is called Veterans Inc. and covers several New England states. It is devoted to providing free room and board to homeless veterans for a year. While there, they eat well, sleep well, and are helped to find a job and turn their lives around. It has to be very rewarding to help the homeless find their way. From the History of how it all began: “In 1990, a small ‘band of brothers,’ Vietnam veterans, alarmed at seeing their fellow veterans living in alleys and under bridges, incorporated Veterans Inc. (then the Central Massachusetts Shelter for Homeless Veterans). In October 1991, the group received the keys to the historic Massachusetts National Guard Armory from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with a contract to lease the building for a dollar per year. Abandoned for about 12 years, the building had been condemned and was slated for demolition. In four months, the veterans collected $17,000 in cash donations, and with the help of volun-

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teers, including labor unions, completed $250,000 worth of renovations. As the first years passed, Veterans, Inc. repaired the building a little at a time. Most of the work was performed by the residents and volunteers. An estimated $6 million in volunteer and donated services has been invested over the past 24 years to rescue the historic building and expand services for veterans. In 1993, Lt. Colonel Vincent J. Perrone was named president of the organization, a position he still holds today.” Colonel Perrone recruited two lifelong friends and they took the fledgling organization from $100,000 in debt to operating in the black in less than a year. They expanded the agency’s focus to include veterans of all eras. “There are over 2,100 communitybased homeless veteran service providers across the country and many other homeless assistance programs that have demonstrated impressive success reaching homeless veterans. These groups are most successful when they work in collaboration with federal, state, and local government agencies; other homeless providers; and veteran service organizations. Veterans who participate in these programs have a higher chance of becoming tax-paying, productive citizens again.” Quotes from: Veterans Inc. website and National Coalition for Homeless Veterans website

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Seniors Today 724 Big Tree Rd. South Daytona, FL 32119 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 Volusia County Sheriff Chitwood Byron Spires 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… Memorial For Ponce Come show your support for Puppy Ponce! The Town of Ponce Inlet will hold a Memorial Ceremony for puppy Ponce at the Ponce Inlet Community Center, 4670 S. Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet, on Thursday, September 14 at 5 P.M. Several individuals will speak in remembrance of Ponce. The Town will unveil the anonymously donated statue dedicated to Ponce during the event. The statue will then be mounted the following day in the Happy Tails Dog Park in Ponce Inlet.

Tim Dorsey Best-selling author Tim Dorsey will share stories about the Sunshine State and discuss his irreverent crime novels at 6 P.M., Wed., Sept. 27 at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. He has published 19 novels. He will sign books after his discussion. Books will be available for purchase, and light refreshments will be served. His free presentation is sponsored by the Friends of Deltona Library. RSVP not required. For details, call the library at 386.789. 7207, option one, then four.

Travel Club & Lunch Are you a woman who has a passion for travel and no one to travel with? Join Odyssey Travel on Wed., Sept. 13 at 11:30 A.M. at Houlighans, 1725 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach for a Women’s Travel Club. RSVP required as space is limited to 386.672. 8113 or marian@odysseytravel.com and come find out about the new exciting travel opportunity.

Caregiver’s Days Out 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 Sat., Sept. 16; Thurs., Oct. 19; and Sat., Nov. 11 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. Call Mary Beth at 386.852.0060. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to have a break and know their loved ones are being cared for in a safe, loving environment.

Medicare Workshops Questions about Medicare? Come find out how medicare works on Wed., Oct. 4 or Nov. 1 at 10 A.M.; or Oct. 3 or Nov. 7 at 6 P.M. at American Senior Benefits, 1930 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. RSVP to 386.671.9150 or great americanpr@yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.

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Concierge Care asks the community to show it’s support for Veterans now through November 11. They are giving green lights out free to show your support. A single Green Light should replace one white bulb to show support of our men and woman who are or have served our country. The pick up sites are Brookdale Port Orange, Sarah House, Bishops Glen, Solaris Health & Rehab, and Lexington Senior Community. For more details call, 386.868.1555.

The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that it will be hosting Jessica Cain, PA with Neurology Associates in Hickory, North Carolina, and Brett Holbert, RN a Circle Of Care Nurse with U.S. World Meds on Wed., Sept. 27 from 2–3:30 P. M . at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 E. Magnolia Avenue. Jessica & Brett will be presenting the program Parkinson’s Disease And The Management Of Off Episodes. The program will educate attendees on a medication called Apokyn. Apokyn is used by injection to treat loss of control of body movements in people with advanced Parkinson’s disease. This condition is also called hypomobility or off episodes. The program agenda includes: An overview of Parkinson’s disease, what are off episodes, and what causes them, and Apokyn and the treatment of off episodes. Seating is limited, reservations for this event are required by calling Affordable HomeCare at 386. 676.6375 by no later than 12 P.M. on Mon., Sept. 25.

HHS Ribbon Cutting You are invited to the Lee C. & Patricia Culler Boarding, Grooming, and Travel Center Ribbon Cutting on September 7 at 10 A.M. This center is located next to the Halifax Humane Society located at 2364 LPGA Blvd. Daytona Beach. Beverages and light snacks will be provided. Food will be available for purchase from The 420 Food Truck. Please join them for this celebration of growth and future prosperity for the animals.

Volunteer Piano Player A volunteer piano player is wanted to play occasionally for senior events. If you are interested in having some fun and sharing your musical talent with area seniors, please call 386.677.7060 to arrange a meeting to discuss what this might involve.

Ice Cream Social Family Renew Community’s 28th annual Ice Cream Social & Silent Auction will be 1-4 P.M. Sunday, Sept. 24, in the fellowship hall at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 600 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach. The event features allyou-can-eat ice cream and homemade cake, entertainment, games, and contests with prizes for kids, face painting, a photo/selfie station, thrift store shopping, and more. Tickets are $5 for adults, free for kids 10 and younger and may be purchased at the door. For details, call 386.239.0861 or visit familyrenew.org

Crime Discussion Sgt. A.J. Pagliari will share his experiences investigating cases for the Volusia County Sheriff's Office's Crimes Scene Unit and Cold Case Squad at 2 P.M. Sat., Sept. 9, at the Port Orange Library, 1005 City Center Circle. Pagliari, supervisor of the VCSO Major Case Unit, has investigated or supervised more than 100 major cases. Registration is not required. For details, call the library at 386.322.5152, option 4.

Lilian Place Come to Lilian Place Heritage Center, 1000 South Peninsula Dr. Daytona Beach for Victorian Tea at 2 P.M. on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Step back into the past! There will be delicious food, scones, pastries, and teas. Then enjoy a walk-through tour of the Lilian Place, 1884 Museum. Cost is just $20, plus $1.30 tax. Please RSVP to 386.256.4810. You can also attend Wednesday Winedown on Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 P.M. Relax with wine, drinks, food available, and music with a beautiful setting on the river. Members are free, non-members just $5. For details, call 386.256.4810.

Support Group Food Addicts There are no dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Some meetings are held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Rd. on Mondays, 7 P.M.; Wednesday, 9 A.M.; and Saturday classroom at 8 A.M. and meeting at 10 A.M. For more information, call Ruth at 386.212.9050 or Marie at 386.527.1380. Quit Smoking Want to quit smoking? Free six-week Quit Smoking class at Florida Hospital DeLand on Tues., Oct. 3, 5:30–6:30 P.M. Free patches, lozenges, gum, quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball, and more. To register and learn more, call 904.482.0189.

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Antiques Treadle Sewing Machine Q: I hope you can help me. I read your column. I am 98 years old and have in my basement my grandmother's Singer sewing machine. It is a treadle machine driven by foot power. I would like to sell it and hope you can help me. —Natica, Arcola, Illinois A: Singer treadle machines were built to last. Because of that, hundreds of thousands have survived and many are still in use in American homes. When my mother died several years ago, she had three Singers scattered around her house, two that she used fairly frequently. Most of the early Singers I have spotted in antique and secondhand shops have been priced in the $150 to $250 range. My advice is to see if there are any sewing groups in your area, because that is where you might find a buyer for the one you have. *** Q: I have a vase that is marked Abington USA and was given to my mother during the 1940s. Can you tell me anything about this company? —Brenda, Vermont A: I found a reference to Abington pottery in one of my favorite reference books, U.S. Marks On Pottery, Porcelain, And Clay by Lois Lehner (Collector Books, $24.95). According to Lehner, the company opened

in Abington, Illinois, in 1908. It originally manufactured plumbing fixtures, but added a line of vases, cookie jars, and other decorative pieces during the 1930s. In 1950, the art-pottery kiln was destroyed by fire. Prices vary, and to determine how much your vase is worth, you need to contact a good appraiser. *** Q: Although I am not a collector, I have two Pez dispensers that I am curious about. One is of Casper, the friendly ghost, which I remember from when I was in grade school during the 1950s. The second is Bambi. —Steve, Rapid City, South Dakota A: I found both of your dispensers referenced in Warman's Pez, by Shawn Peterson. According to this reference, Casper is valued in the $150 to $175 range. A diecut base would add about $50 to its value. Bambi is valued in the $59 to $75 range. With copyright, add $100. Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor does he do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.

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by George Goldtrap he title above is a bit deceiving. I worry about nothing. I put all potential concern in two categories: Things I can control; Things I cannot control. Now consider this: Why would I worry about things I cannot control, i.e., the weather. Nothing I do or think is likely to have any effect, at all, on the weather. It would be stupid for me to worry about the weather. Then there are the things I can control. I don’t worry about those either because if I can control them, I can ‘fix,’ arrange, or play, to my satisfaction and eliminate any problem or potential problem… i.e... a home, car, or other possessions. Example: I don’t worry about my health. If I eat well, rest, exercise, and generally take care, I will be healthy. As a back-up I buy health insurance… that’s all within my ability to control… thus no room for worry. Of course there is always the unexpected—an accident, a virus, but those things are not in the first category— things I generally cannot control. All this comes to mind each time I see the insurance company commercial in which a dog, (a very cute dog), is worried about the security of his bone. He tries burying it, placing it in a safety deposit box, and the usual list of ways to make valuables secure. The pooch remains restless. Nothing works to end his worry. Finally he secures his bone with the insurance carrier promoted in the ad. Throughout this entertaining video, a rhythm & blues singer is belting out a ‘woe is me’ anthem… worry, worry, worry. Worry creates so many unnecessary problems. People who worry always want to fix it with some kind of security… thinking of course that will end the worry. They could not be more wrong for that is not the problem. The problem is attitude… a fearful, negative based, insecure, attitude. This cannot be fixed with signs, fences, or any other form of physical security. It can be ‘fixed’ only in the head of the worrier. Here is how you begin. First you resolve not to worry about the afore mentioned items… the things you cannot control and/or the things you can control. Second, you resolve that you are going to be happy… no matter your circumstances. This means that the foolish actions of others will not upset your predetermined course… to be happy. Oh, there may be temporary interruptions, inconveniences, or unavoidable troubles. Deal with them;

allow them to pass without diverting your goal… worry free happiness. There will always be unhappy people around you… folks who can see the good in almost nothing, who trust almost no one, and who cannot believe

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that the future holds anything but trouble. You cannot let these negative thinkers control you. Their thinking will not prevail anyway so why allow them to steal your personal life time.

I meet people all the time who are obsessed with griping about junk mail, computer pop ups, or unsolicited phone calls. These things seem to wreak havoc in their otherwise dull lives. Why? Why on earth would you allow these strangers to make you uncomfortable over something so trivial? Junk mail takes 15 seconds to dump. Unsolicited phone calls need last no more than 5 seconds. Hang up! Be rid of them… instantly. Those computer pop ups… just hit delete. How long can that take … or better yet, direct them to your scam catcher. Poof… they are gone. It really is just that simple. The peace and the quite that you say you want is right there… within easy grasp. Reach for it. Demand to be the boss of your time, your mind, your life. Be positive. Determine to have fun and be happy. Too simple you say. If that is what you think—that is part of the problem —that unwillingness to try, to change, to be. Until you want to, are willing to, and do… become positive—nothing will change. If you are willing, it can happen. Starting today. Now—put something off and go take a nice, long nap.

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We Salute Our Veterans! Concierge Care wants to show our appreciation to veterans and honor them for their sacrifices that they made while serving our country. We are dedicated to assisting with client directed referral services for our nations aging veterans in their time of needs. *All Veterans and their spouses are given a discounted rate for private duty in-home referral services.

Green Light A Veteran! America’s veterans are some of our nation’s bravest men and women. However, it’s hard to show them the appreciation they deserve when, back home and out of uniform, they’re more camouflaged then ever. Green is the color of hope, renewal and well-being. “Greenlight” is also a term commonly used to activate forward movement. The simple action of changing one light to green is intended to spark a national conversation regarding the recognition of veterans, and “greenlight” them forward as valued members of our communities. Change one light to green in a visible location-on your porch, in your home, or at your office—and keep it glowing every day as a symbol of appreciation and support for our veterans. Then, share your support by taking a picture of your green light and posting it using the hashtag #greenlightavet. Let’s show our support. The pick-up sites for the green lights are: Brookdale Port Orange, 955 Village Trail, Port Orange Sarah House, 30 Forest Ct., Ormond Beach Bishop”s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill Solaris Health & Rehab, 550 National Healthcare Drive, Daytona Beach Lexington Senior Community, 301 S. Myrtle Ave., New Smyrna Beach

ational Grandparents Day has more than one origin. Some people consider it to have been first proposed by Michael Goldgar in the 1970s after he visited his aunt in an Atlanta nursing home. Spending $11,000 of his own money in lobbying efforts to have the day officially recognized, he made 17 trips to Washington DC over a sevenyear span to meet with legislators. Others consider Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade, a housewife in West Virginia, to have been the main driver for the day of observance. Throughout the 1970s McQuade worked hard to educate the people about the important contributions senior citizens made and the contributions that they would be willing to make if asked. She also urged people to adopt a grandparent, not for one day a year and not for material giving, but for a lifetime of experience with a senior. In any event National Grandparents Day was finally signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1978. Marian McQuade received a phone call from the White House to advise her of

this event. Many people believe that National Grandparents Day was inspired by her efforts. A presidential proclamation on September 6, 1979, made this day official—it designated Sunday, September 9, 1979, (being the “first Sunday of September following Labor Day”) as National Grandparents Day.

Each year the President is requested to issue a proclamation to: designate the first Sunday in September after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day; and to call on people, groups, and organizations to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. There are three purposes for National Grandparents Day: • To honor grandparents. • To give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children. • To help children become aware of the strength, information, and guidance older people can offer.

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Curious Life Of Marci Bell he driver yelled at the folks standing on the front porch, “We’re here and want our money.” Frank Dalton yelled back, “I got your dang money,” as he walked across the front porch pulling his suspenders up. Marci peered over the side of the wagon and could see Frank in the dim light of the kerosene lantern as he stepped off the porch and headed for the wagon. Even in the dark she could tell Frank was a big man, tall and broad shouldered whose voice boomed across the darkness. She could hear the two men in the wagon as they talked to Frank. Their conversation was peppered with profanity much like she had heard from her step-father. Marci had been so intent on listening to the men talking she did not realize until they spoke that someone was standing at the back of the wagon. “Come here child, it’s time to go inside,” a soft women’s voice said. Marci heard the tailgate of the wagon drop and could tell from the dim light of a lantern that there was someone standing motioning for her to come to them. She had been in the wagon most of the day and half of the night. She had eaten very little, only part of a biscuit her mother had given her that she had stuck in the pocket of her dress. She was so weak she could not resist as she was being slowly pulled from the wagon. Her knees buckled as her feet hit the ground and she fell against the side of the women who was helping her out of the wagon. “Hold that lantern over here,” she heard the women say as she tried to steady herself against the back of the wagon. The lantern’s glow reflected off of Marci’s face showing the dried blood from the bump on the head when she had fallen against the side of the wagon. The women ran her hand over Marci’s face and could feel a bump just above her right eye. Let’s get you in the house and clean you up,” the women said as she led Marci toward the house. Marci could see the outline of the house against the dim night light of a full moon and could tell it was much larger than the one she had grown up in. There were several lanterns on the front porch and from their light she could see silhouettes of someone standing. Behind her she heard the wagon as it pulled away from the house. She tried to turn around to see the wagon leave, but she did not have the strength. The wagon and the two men had been a living nightmare for Marci, but they were the last connection she had to her family and she could feel that grief well up in her as the sounds of the wagon leaving disappeared into the night. She collapsed and could feel herself falling. Her next recollections were of someone wiping her face with a warm cloth. “You’re gonna be alright, honey,” the soft voice of the women she had heard in the wagon was saying.

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As her eyes cleared she could see the women who was wiping her face. Although her voice was soft her features were hard. Her features were of a woman who had spent hours in the baking hot sun of North Florida working in the fields. As Marci became accustom to the light she could see they were not alone. Standing across the room near the door was a tall man she could not make out any features but, he looked like the silhouette she had seen standing on the porch when she first arrived. The women could see that Marci had seen him standing there and motioned for him to leave the room. “Marci Bell, that is your name?” the women said as she continued to wipe Marci’s face. Still unable to speak, Marci nodded, yes. “I’m Cora Mae, and that was my son Isaiah standing at the door,” she said. The thought that she had been sold to this family to be a bride for their son, came rushing back to Marci as Cora Mae spoke to her about her son. “He’s a good boy, real shy and doesn’t talk much, he’s named after Isaiah in the Bible,” Cora Mae said as she washed the cloth off in the bowl sitting on the table by the bed Marci now lay in. Frank had entered the living room after he had paid the two men for bringing Marci to them. “I sure hope you are worth spending $200 to get you a wife,” Frank said to Isaiah. Isaiah did not respond. “They had to go all the way over to Gadsden County to find someone willing to sell them a girl for you, must heard about you all the way over there too,” Frank rattled off trying to get a response from his son. Isaiah was the youngest of eight children born to Frank and Cora Mae and the only boy to survive to adulthood. Two of their sons had died of scarlet fever and three girls had had been still born. One son was killed while working in the family owned saw mill at the age of 10 and the one remaining girl had been born with a heart defect the doctor’s had explained to them probably caused by Frank and Cora being fourth cousins and had passed away at the age of 12. Isaiah was the last of the family name and Frank wanted to insure that the Dalton name was carried on to the next generations. In order to do that he knew that Isaiah’s wife had be the one to bring new blood into the family. New blood is exactly what Marci Bell would bring to the Dalton family.

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We Need You! am here to report that the dedicated men and women of Volusia County Sheriff’s Office are doing incredible work. They’re coming up with new and innovative ways to keep our county safe. They’re working around the clock not only to arrest criminals, but to prevent crime from happening in the first place. As you read this, we’re looking to detect and interrupt crime trends fast, before they hit your doorstep. On a broader scale, we’re taking that same approach into our interactions with at-risk youth. If we can intervene fast, we have a chance at steering them away from a life of burglaries, robberies, and worse. We will be successful in this effort because so many have dedicated their lives to this job. I need people like you on our team. Here’s one way you can get involved. On Saturday, September 23, for the third year in a row, we’re partnering with Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona for our annual Motorcycle Skills Challenge to raise money for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches and for Concerns of Police Survivors. The Youth Ranches are a critical part of our effort to reach kids who stand at risk of falling into patterns of crime, or who have been victims of neglect or abuse. Concerns of Police Survivors is an organization devoted to helping families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. While recent years have shown us the good fortune of zero lineof-duty deaths of our men and women in uniform, we know we must always be prepared to deal with the unthinkable. When these people put their lives on the line for the betterment of the community, they do so knowing the community has their backs. This Skills Challenge offers the opportunity to support these causes through a spectacular show that promises fun

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1. What do the African lyrics mean in the 1983 All Night Long? 2. Who released the most popular cover of Girl Of My Best Friend? 3. Which group released Let Her Dance, and when? 4. Name the group that had a hit with Can't Get Enough. 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: Once I believed that when love came to me, It would come with rockets, bells, and poetry, But with me and you it just started quietly and grew. Answers 1. Singer-songwriter Lionel Richie once said that he didn't have time to get the lyrics translated, so he made up the sounds in the song, like Jambo Jumbo. 2. Elvis Presley, in 1960, followed by Ral Donner, Johnny Burnett, and Bryan Ferry. 3. The Bobby Fuller Four, in 1965. Songwriter Fuller later used the song's melody for a shoe store ad. 4. Bad Company, in 1974. Rather than standard guitar tuning, this song uses Open C tuning, C-C-G-C-E-C.

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• To loosen grime in the shower, run the shower hot for a few minutes and then use a cleaner. The heat and steam make it easier to clean. Or you can clean up the shower just before you clean up yourself. —T.G. in Texas • When moving, pack a suitcase or two with essentials for a few days: toiletries, clothing, medicines, etc. This way, the pressure is off to set up right everything away.

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of September 11 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A strong social whirl brings a new round of good times to fun-loving Rams and Ewes. Cupid also is busy aiming arrows at single Lambs hoping for an encounter. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A romantic incident could take a more serious turn if the Divine Bovine considers meeting Cupid's challenge. Meanwhile, an opportunity is about to turn up. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A bit of hardheaded realism could be just what the Twins need at this challenged time. Face the facts as they are, not as you want them to be. Good luck. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Many opportunities open up. You need to be aware of their actual pros and cons. Check them out and make your choice from those that offer of what you seek. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) A more stable begins, allowing you to feel more secure about making decisions. Meanwhile, be sure to meet your project deadline so you can move on to other things. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Congratulations. A new personal relationship thrives as you learn how to make room in your busy life for this wonderfully exciting experience.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A new contact opens some doors. That's the good news. There's a caution involved: Be sure you protect your rights to your work before showing it to anyone. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A former colleague might seek to resume a working partnership. Ask yourself if you need it. If yes, get more information. If no, respectfully decline the request. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Good times dominate your aspect. So why not have a party to celebrate a loved one's success? Do invite that special person you want to know better. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) The shy side of the Sea Goat soon gives way to your assertive self. This should help you when it comes time to speak up for yourself and your achievements. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A new period of stability will help you deal with some reworked plans. Once you get your current task done, you can devote more time to personal matters. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Things are finally much more stable these days, so you can restart the process of meeting your goals with fewer chances of interruption or delay.

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Dear Paw’s Corner: I wanted to write to you about our shelter cat, Trip. We named him after a character on Star Trek. He’s now about 16 years old, give or take a year since he was a stray found by animal control and put in the city shelter. We adopted him a day before he was to be euthanized. Trip immediately adopted us as his family, and we’ve never had a problem with him. That is, until a couple years ago, when he began wandering the house at night, meowing. The veterinarian found nothing physically wrong, but said that after age 10, cats can develop cognitive dysfunction—similar to elderly humans and dementia. Please tell your readers that just because a cat is on a slow decline mentally, it’s not the end. Trip sleeps much longer and more deeply than he ever did as a young cat. He still sometimes wanders at night, although anti-anxiety meds have helped somewhat. He also still knows us and is very loving. The vet said that he will gradually eat less and less, and may lose control of his bowels; at that point we may need

to make a decision on whether to prolong his life or keep him from suffering. For now, he’s still our Trip. —Jayne in San Antonio Dear Jayne: Thank you for telling us about Trip! Many senior cats will travel this path, and it’s important to give them support and love throughout their lifespan. Readers, if you have a senior cat, work with your vet to recognize the signs of cognitive dysfunction so you can help your cat ease through its senior years more comfortably. Send your questions, comments, or tips to ask@pawscorner.com

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ross your fingers: We are likely to get a 2.2 percent increase in Social Security benefits for 2018. With the average monthly benefit of $1,360, the increase would average $29.92 per month. This is quite a jump, considering the pitiful increases of the past few years: 1.7 percent in 2012, 1.5 percent in 2013, 1.7 percent in 2014, 0.0 percent in 2015 and, 0.3 percent in 2016. While 2011 was a big 3.6 percent, it followed two straight years of no increase whatsoever. What shall we do with our extra $29.92 each month? We could save our windfall for two months and buy a pair of walking shoes. We could pay for one month of a no-contract plan for a cellphone. Or, we could keep our expenses as they are and stash the extra away for emergencies. An important change coming in 2018: The full retirement age for those born in 1956 is going up by two months, for a new age of 66 years and four months. If you file for benefits before then, you’ll end up collecting reduced payments for the rest of your life.

If you’re just signing up for Social Security, here is a fact you should know: The benefits don’t necessarily arrive on the first day of the month. If you planned to pay your rent or mortgage payment that day, beware. The day the benefits arrive depends on your birthdate, and will arrive on either the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th, Wednesday in a month. Go online to www.ssa.gov to see where you fall in the month. Search for Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments 2018. Keep an eye on the news in October when the official Social Security increase for 2018 will be announced.

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• It was beloved American singer, songwriter and musician Ray Charles who made the following sage observation: “Marriage is like college; as great as it is, it ain't for everybody.” • Those who study such things say that when a llama is humming, that means it's content. • If you think life in the Big Apple is tough these days, consider this: In the 1930s, landlords evicted about 17,000 tenants every month. • It's the little details that can make or break a plan. A pair of aspiring bank robbers in Daytona Beach, Florida, walked into a bank, pulled out guns, demanded that a teller hand over the loot, and even made it out of the building. The problem came when they got in their getaway car; the engine sputtered and died almost immediately. It seems someone had forgotten to fill up the gas tank.

• The gray squirrel isn't always gray; these arboreal rodents also come in both black and white varieties. • Sharks have been known to attack boats before, but they rarely, if ever, try for a second bite—regardless of what Hollywood would have you believe. When a shark goes for a boat, it's a case of mistaken identity: electrical impulses from the metal of a ship's hull make the shark think that the boat is another animal (that is to say: dinner). • If you're fond of fancy cocktails, you probably won't be surprised to learn that the words mai tai are actually Tahitian for the very best. *** Thought for the Day: “I would rather try to persuade a man to go along, because once I have persuaded him he will stick. If I scare him, he will stay just as long as he is scared, and then he is gone.” —Dwight D. Eisenhower

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by Freddy Groves nce again, I am impressed with Department of Veterans Affairs boss David Shulkin. He promised transparency in the VA, and it appears he has delivered. Starting recently, a (long) list of adverse employee actions is being posted online by and will be updated weekly as part of the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act. The list goes back to Jan. 20, the day the new administration went to Washington. The VA is the first federal agency to provide this list. While the list doesn’t contain employee names, it does list the VA region, job title, and type of action taken, including demotions, suspensions over 14 days, and terminations. It will be adding new categories of actions in future weekly updates. There are a couple of unexplained things, such as requiring senior-level official signoffs on settlement actions above $5,000. We’re not talking department heads here. Maybe in future installments of the list we’ll learn just what kinds of settlements are taking place. To view the list, go to www.va.gov/ accountability and scroll down to the Adverse Actions list. There’s some interesting stuff there. One wonders what a pharmacy technician

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did to get removed, or why a registered nurse was suspended more than 14 days. In the course of one day at the same location, we see a medical support assistant, hospital housekeeping officer, nursing assistant, and supervisory medical supply technician all being removed, while a maintenance mechanic got a suspension. Inquiring minds want to know what happened. Since the list went up a mere two weeks after President Donald Trump signed the Act, the VA must have been in a bit of a rush. The 27 pages of the list all still say at the top “For Official Use Only. Not for release outside of the Undersecretary and Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs Office.” 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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Holy Cross Lunch Bunch Returns Starting Thursday, September 14. Sept. 14 Pastor Dave’s Spaghetti & Meatballs, Rolls, Dessert, & Beverage Sept. 21 Chicken Salad Sandwich, Potato Salad, Dessert, & Beverage Sept. 28 Goulash, Rolls, Dessert, & Beverage Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday Prior. Please call NEW number 386.677.6080.