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New Year’s Resolutions

It’s 2011, have you made new goalsfor the year? The beginning of a newyear gives many of us pause to makeplans and goals about our future and

where we hope to go in the year ahead.Before looking ahead, it’s important to reflectabout the year we leave behind. You mayhave experienced a few changes and chal-lenges or taken on new responsibilities thispast year. Whatever life transitions you havegone through, my hope is that you’ve learnedand grown and feel more confident aboutthe path ahead of you.

New Year’s resolutions are a way for usto take a look at our life and make plansfor improvements or change. It’s a chanceto start anew to be a better person. If youhaven’t already made resolutions for 2011,let me suggest a few:• Resolve to really appreciate family, friends,

and co-workers for who they are andnot who I want them to be. None of usis perfect so we need to be more patientand to gracefully overlook some of thethings they do or don’t do.

• Resolve to always do your best and trustothers to do their best. Be a valuablepartner and teammate by carrying yourweight and contributing your skills.

• Resolve to accept that I don’t know every-thing. You know the old saying “Twoheads are better than one,” is true andwe should complement one another.

• Resolve to actively listen to others...who knows what you might learn?!

• To speak the truth but always be polite.Think before you speak or act. Being tact-ful will get you farther than being abra-sive, no matter how right you might be.

• Resolve to share with others even whenyou think you don’t have enough.

• Resolve to give the gift of kindness, inword and deed. A genuine smile maybe all it takes to keep someone going.

• Resolve to never give up on a person ora cause. Perseverance through challengescan create meaningful change.

• Resolve to respect and celebrate all life.Diversity of cultures, faith, and opin-ions create interest in our world. So, as we start this New Year, let’s resolve

to make positive changes in our own livesand in the lives of others. Remember, thegood that you do will come back to youmany times over. ST

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During a period of recoveryfrom something that seemedlike pneumonia—you knowhow it is, you feel deathly

ill, the doctor takes care of you, andyou get well—but you never hear whatwas wrong. I would drag in to say helloto my good friend and favorite con-nection (the computer).

Again, one of the few forwardedthings that I open, comes from Min-nesota. I thought I would die laughingat the ironic message of cheer for aHappy New Year. Some of the thingswe learned:

1. I keep my toothbrush in the livingroom now because I was told by e-mailthat water can splash over 6 feet out ofthe toilet.

2. I no longer buy gas without takingsomeone along to watch the car so aserial killer doesn't crawl in my backseat when I'm filling up.

3. I no longer have any money, butthat will change once I receive the$15,000 that Bill Gates/Microsoft andAOL are sending me for participatingin their special e-mail program.

4. I no longer go to shopping mallsbecause someone will drug me with aperfume sample and rob me.

5. I can't touch any woman's purse forfear she has placed it on the floor of apublic restroom.

6. Because of your concern, I nolonger drink a certain cola that canremove toilet stains.

7. I no longer use a certain wrap inthe microwave because it causes sevendifferent types of cancer.

8. I no longer open a bathroom doorwithout using a paper towel, or have thewaitress put lemon slices in my icewater without worrying about all of thebacteria around us.

9. Eating a little snack sends me ona guilt trip because I can only imaginehow many gallons of trans fats I haveconsumed over the years.

10. Thanks for letting me know I can'tboil a cup of water in the microwaveanymore because it will blow up in myface, and disfigure me for life.

Once in a while a message will cap-ture my attention. A friend and I readthe same message about all the ways touse WD-40 a few weeks ago and bothof us went out and bought a can.

I never lick envelopes anymore…mainly because I don’t write letters orsend cards like I used to.

One of my favorite most commentsthroughout the years, when asked myage, has been to say I am 28 years old(obviously untrue but I chose 28 because

it was one of my happiest years). ThenI would add: “When I start telling mytrue age, I will have to start ‘acting’it.” Well, I think that time has comeand I face the year 2011 as an old lady.Maybe I will get over it and start act-ing younger when I get ‘weller.’ Nev-

ertheless for the new year, I promisenot to open scam messages, and only‘forwards’ from good friends that Ihaven’t read before.

I’m a little late saying: “Happy NewYear” but then I am a little later thanusual in most things I do.

Love to all my family, love to myfriends, love to my Sweet Adeline sis-ters and to our community and GodBless you in this new year 2011. ST

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Health ScreeningPrevention Plus, Inc., is conducting

tests for stroke, arterial disease, abdom-inal aortic aneurysm, osteoporosis, heartscan, and more on Wed., Jan. 26 at theWest Volusia Senior Expo, ClarionHotel at 350 International SpeedwayBlvd., DeLand and Thurs., Feb. 3 at theDaytona Beach Shores Community Cen-ter. Early detection saves lives. Thesereasonably priced tests don’t require adoctor’s prescription. To register, call1-888-667-7587.

Love & Sex Over SixtyThe Council on Aging will sponsor

a seminar on Love & Sex Over Sixtyat the Ormond Beach Senior Center,351 Andrews Street on Mon., Feb. 28at 1 P.M. Dr. Richard Tucker will discusswhat changes in sexual function are nor-mal and which are not aspects of aging.The presentation is open to the public,however reservations are necessary.Please call 386-673-4146 to RSVP.

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nity, 535 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beachinvites you to a Chocolate Gala & OpenHouse on Feb. 9 from 2–4 P.M. Enjoythe chocolate fondue fountain, cook-ies, cakes, music, and delicious fun foreveryone. The event is open to the pub-lic and tours of the beautiful communitywill be available. RSVP to 386-868-0723 by February 7.

DeLand VolunteersVolunteers are needed to help out

in many areas around the beautiful Cityof DeLand. If you have some time tospare and you are interested in givingback to our community, please callDeLand Volunteers 386-736-5016, ore-mail at volunteers@deland.org or youcan register at www.deland.org

Call For AuthorsA call for authors is being issued for

the Meet The Authors Festival sched-uled for March 13 in the Ormond BeachLibrary from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. The fes-tival will feature author books sales,music, food, entertainment, and a silentauction. Author table fee is $40. Fordetails, call 386-212-9833.

Art ShowThe Ormond Beach Art Guild will be

displaying their art works at the OrmondRegional Library during the month ofFebruary. The art is a collection ofwatercolors, oils, acrylics, and pastelsdone by the members of the Art Guild.For details, call 386-677-6851.

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Holloway, District Sales Manager forCollette Vacations on Thurs., Jan. 27at 9:30 A.M. at the Club House Restau-rant, 600 Wilder Blvd., Daytona Beach.Join Cruises And Tours Unlimited byNancy for coffee and learn about ex -citing travel in 2011. Please RSVP to386-265-4261 or cruisesandtoursbynancy@yahoo.com

Retirement WorkshopAre you concerned about social secu-

rity and retirement? You are invited tojoin Futurity First for a free breakfast orlunch and an information workshop tohelp maximize retirement income withsafety and guarantees. You may attendat I.H.O.P. in DeBary on Feb. 3 at 9 A.M.or Feb. 9 at 11 A.M. or at Denny’s in PortOrange on Feb. 2 at 11 A.M. or Feb. 10at 9 A.M. Please call 386-295-5510 or407-878-3700 to reserve your meal.

Natural Smile SeminarDo you have missing teeth or ill-fit-

ting dentures? Find out if dental im-plants are right for you at a free patientinformation day. See how dental im-plants can help you eat the foods youenjoy, and lead a more active and con-fident life. The seminar is scheduled forWed., Jan 26 at 4 P.M. at the office ofFlorida Oral & Facial Surgical Asso-ciates in Palm Coast. Make your reser-vation by calling 386-437-6885 or 386-239-3600.

Lunch BunchHoly Cross Lutheran Church at 724

Big Tree Rd. in South Daytona sponsorsa “Lunch Bunch” every Thurs. begin-ning at 12 noon. Just $4 gets you lunchand bingo with non-monetary prizes.Reservations are required by noon theTuesday prior. Please call 386-767-6542, Tue. thru Fri. for reservations.

Winter ConcertThe Community Chorus of Palm

Coast, premier concert, Sun., Jan. 30at 4 P.M., Trinity Presbyterian Church,156 Florida Park Dr. The 44-memberchorus will sing a variety of music. Formore information, call 386-569-8657.

Writers Help WritersA literary support group for area

writers meets the first and third Satur-day of the month at 12:15 P.M. in theSouth Auditorium of City Island LibraryCenter, Daytona Beach. For more infor-mation, contact Veronica Hart at 386-492-6157.

Parkinson’s AssociationThe Parkinson’s Association of Day-

tona Beach is pleased to announce thatlocal resident Alice Decator will bespeaking to the Parkinson Associationof Greater Daytona Beach. Alice willshare personal information on her, herhusband’s, and families experiences ofliving with Parkinson’s disease for 26years. The event will be held at Bish-op’s Glen Retirement Center (audi-torium) at 900 LPGA Blvd. inHolly Hill on Wednesday, January 26,2011 from 2–3:30 P.M. Anyone in thecommunity with interest is welcome toattend. Reservations for this event aresuggested. For more information on thisor other upcoming Parkinson Associa-tion events, please contact Vince Kinslerat 386-676-6375.

Free Caregiver’s DayNeed a break from caregiving? First

United Meth odist Church of OrmondBeach is providing two free Caregiver’sDay Out that includes food, fun, andspecial attention for care re ceivers. Thedays are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Thurs.,Feb. 10 and Thurs., March 10 at FirstUnited Meth odist Church of OrmondBeach. For details, call Sherry at 386-677-3581, ext. 311.

Senior Idol AuditionsAre you the next Senior Idol? Calling

all crooners, rockers, barbershop quar-tets, choir and opera singers, and showersongbirds. All fans and performers areinvited to the search for the Volusia-Flagler Singing Senior Idol at The Riv-iera, located at 1823 Ridgewood Avenue,Holly Hill. Semi-finals on Thurs., Jan.27; and finals on Thurs., Feb. 10, from1:30–3:30 P.M. Refreshments will beserved. Please call Noel at 386-677-5959to participate or attend.

Support GroupsAlcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellow-ship of men and women who share theirexperiences, strength, and hope. Theonly requirement for membership is adesire to stop drinking. There are nodues or fees. Please call toll free, 888-756-2930 for more information.

Look Good/Feel BetterTrained cosmetologists are available

to help women undergoing cancer treat-ments with makeup and accessories.This group meets at Florida Hospitalin DeLand. The cost is free, but seatingis limited and registration is required.Call The American Cancer Society at1-800-227-2345 to RSVP.

ALiving Will provides that lifewill not be artificially pro-longed when there is no hopefor recovery. To determine that

there is no hope for recovery, the patient’sphysician and another consulting physi-cian must determine that the patient has aterminal or end-stage condition, or is in apersistent vegetative state, and there isno medical probability for recovery.

A Living Will is completely differentfrom a Do Not Resuscitate Order (“DNR”).While everybody who does not want tobe kept alive artificially should sign a livingwill, not everybody should have a DNR. ADNR is appropriate when a patient has acondition that will likely end life in a rel-atively short time, and for a person whoenters a nursing home, and is not expectedto be able to leave. It must be executed bythe patient’s doctor AND the patient, or thepatient’s surrogate, guardian, or proxy. If theperson expires for any reason, the personwill not be revived. A person cannot createthis document without the doctor’s signa-ture, and most doctors will not sign oneunless the end of life is in the relativelynear future.

For example, a woman 60 years of agewith a Living Will is struck by lightning,and her heart stops. The paramedics rushto the scene. At first, they do not knowwhether she can be revived or what con-

dition she will be in if she is revived. Anattending and consulting physician are notpresent. The paramedics must try to reviveher. If, on the other hand, they know that

she has a Do Not Resuscitate Order, she willnot be resuscitated. Any condition or acci-dent that stops the heart, even if it couldhave been started again, would mark the endof her life.

Everybody over eighteen years of ageshould sign health care designation docu-ments, including a health care surrogateform and a living will while the person iscompetent and able to sign. Only thosewhose life is expected to end soon, or arenot likely to recover from a terminal con-dition should have a DNR.

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Men hate ‘Honey Do’ lists.Potty training was the ulti-mate ‘honey do’ and menhave been in rebellion ever

since. Men have repressed memories oftoddlerhood and a gigantic mother figuresnatching their independence with thepromise of a cookie.

The art of cajolery and cookies contin-ues as boy/men have to be bribed to do whatis only in their ‘best interest.’ It is the wiseman who arises early and asks his partner;“What can I do for you today?” It is a blessedwoman who hears her man say: “Sweetie,whatever you want, name it. When do youwant me to start?”

Ladies, have you ever heard those state-ments? I thought not. Were there such aspouse, that existed, Marital Peace wouldreign throughout the world.

Unfortunately, sentences beginning with‘Honey’ are clues for men to vacate thepremises. Our household had 4 boys,including GAG. When I said: ‘Honey….’eight feet thundered out the door. Thewomenfolk were left with the chores.

GAG has unlimited time to devote to hishobbies, particularly senior softball, ahealthy recreation. He spends hours onthe computer trying to make life simplerfor the guys in his league. He’s never tootired, stressed, or busy to ‘take one’ forthe team.

If neighbors need tasks or errands,GAG’s agreeable, smiling, and whistling ahappy tune. If our children or grandchil-dren need a phone hug, he’s a generous,compassionate ‘papa’. He corresponds withpeople via phone, e-mail, etc. He writescolumns for Seniors Today and other pub-lications. GAG spends an inordinate amountof time in behalf of our condo association. Iappreciate this because my name is on thedeed. GAG is a splendid human being, nodoubt, no question, and he reminds me ofhis greatness daily.

Unfortunately, when I nudge him aboutjobs he promised to do almost a year ago,Dr. Jeckyll disappears and Mr. Hyde risesto his 6’4” frame declaring his disdain ofnagging at him.

‘I’ll do it if you leave me alone. The moreyou nag me, the longer it will take for me todo the job. Can’t a man just be left alone?’

‘Yeah,’ retorts the female, ‘but you won’tlike it.’

When GAG does schedule a ‘honey do,’he wants hallelujah praise and angels hum-ming. If he did replace the missing screw,or hang pictures (where I actually wantedthem), or reposition the shower rod, I’dhave to send out 300 e-mails extolling hisvirtues or he would declare himself victim-ized by slave-driving.

When our kitchen was lost to a leak, weopted for glass-enclosed cabinets beneatha dining room counter. The cabinets wereto be illuminated. The electrician promisedit would work; the designer thumbed up,

but, like the walls of Jericho, the lights kepttumbling down. Apparently, granite under-counter resists adhesives. We’ve tried ‘guar-anteed to grip’ but zip, so far. My illumina-tion dreams are illusions; last place on the‘honey do’ list.

For years I told GAG that the masterbathroom toilet didn’t flush correctly. Hesaid: ‘It’s your ‘imagination. You’re look-ing for problems. The toilet works perfect-ly,’ and he’d demonstrate its proficiencywith a smirk. My complaints were writtenoff. It was nothing but my nagging, nega-tive attitude. Fortunately another, more‘commodious’ option was functioning.

The dams of doom finally burst and aplumber was called. Mr. Man Plumberdeclared: ‘Yep, here’s your problem. Thisunit was built incorrectly, in the factory; itwill never work; you should try to get yourmoney back.”

Maybe I’m petty and small, but I reallywanted to stick GAG’s head in the non-functioning john. ‘Told you it didn’t work,’ Isnarled at him.

‘Oh, I heard you, I just ignored you.’There must be something in the male

DNA that resists requests. It’s the two yearold that screams: ‘NO! You can’t makeme! I don’t want to, so I won’t!’ Men auto-matically hear ‘Blah, Blah, Blah’ from afemale voice. Maybe if I spoke two octaveslower like one of the guys, he would payattention. Maybe if I patted his head andtold him he was a good boy, he’d ask formy ‘honey do’ list on his own. Or maybeif I offered homemade cookies, he’d jumpto the job with a grin, not a grimace.

With men, chores are a contest and win-ner takes all. ‘Alright, you win. I’ll cave inand do what you want.’ Or ‘You need to haveconfidence in me. If I said I’ll take care ofit, I will.’ ‘Okay, I’m doing this today, any-thing to get you off my back.’ ‘Peg, haveyou seen my whatchamagidget? I’ll needthat, can’t do the job without it.’

‘No, you gave that away in 1998, withthe lawnmower, the weed-whacker, the step-ladder, the shingles, etc.’

‘That’s right, you should have remindedme. I’ll have to get another one at thehardware store. They’re closed today. I’lldo it tomorrow.’

‘But you promised that you’d….’ ‘Patience, you’ve gone this long, another

24 hours won’t hurt.’ (Twenty-four yearsis a greater likelihood.)

These conversations continue in house-holds across America. Avoiders versusagitators. Women insist. Men resist. Honeydo, honey won’t. ST

George and Peggy Goldtrap are bothactors, speakers, and writers living inOrmond By The Sea. Contact them at peggygoldtrap@gmail.com

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In the last few months, the FlaglerCounty Sheriff’s Office has re-ceived complaints from individu-als who have all been targeted by

scammers by phone.The victim receives a telephone call

from someone claiming to be a friendof a relative. In one case, the callerclaimed to be a friend of the victim’sgranddaughter. The scammer told thevictim that his granddaughter was inEngland and had been arrested. Thegranddaughter, according to the scam-mer, needed $2,500 tobond out of jail. The vic-tim was asked to wire themoney immediately.

Before responding tothe request, the victimwisely contacted theFlagler County Sheriff’sOffice to question if thiscould be a fraud. Thevictim was advised tocall his granddaughterdirectly or his grand-daughters’ parents oranother close relative to see if theyknew where his granddaughter waslocated. Minutes later the victim calledback to the Sheriff’s Office to report

his granddaughter was not in England,but actually was in North Carolina.

This resident questioned the validityof the call and as a result, he did notfall victim to this fraud.

Anyone who may receives a suspi-cious call asking for money or personal

information shouldcontact the Sheriff’sOffice before givingout those types ofinformation. Personalinformation, such asSocial Security num-bers, should never begiven over the tele-phone or on the Inter-net unless you trustthe site you are visit-ing completely.

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For thousands of Americans suffer-ing from debilitating back pain,surgery is the one option theyhave to face with a lot of sleep-

less nights.One of the more common back surgeries

is called Lumbar Diskectomy, which in-volves the removal of that part of the her-niating disk causing impingement of thenerve. Although complications from thisprocedure are low, they are controversialbecause some people given this option getbetter without an operation.

Non-surgical treatment may includedpain relieving drugs, physical therapy,and acupuncture.

Unless there is an emergent conditionnecessitating surgery such as sudden onsetof leg weakness, bowel and bladder distur-bances, and numbness around the anal andgenital areas (known as saddle anesthesiawhich suggest compression of a very crit-ical nerve called cauda equina), a good ruleof thumb is to put off surgery for a fewweeks after symptoms start. Sometimeswaiting allows the problem to resolve byitself. It is always necessary to consult theopinion of a medical expert wheneverunsure. It is also very smart to considernon-invasive options such as physical ther-apy before submitting to the knife. Not allback problems result from nerve compres-

sion, which may sometimes necessitatesurgery. A big group of back problems resultfrom sprains and strains, which oftentimesdon’t warrant surgery. A back sprain is

caused by injuries to the ligaments thatsupport the spine and a strain is a generalterm used for muscle involvement. If thestrain or sprain is not serious, allowing theback to rest for a few weeks does the trick!

Finally, another less invasive procedurewhich complements both physical therapyand the use of drugs is Acupuncture, a typeof medicine practiced for thousands of yearsfor pain relief. This procedure, which helpsrestore circulation to tight muscles thatcause a lot of pain, has withstood the test oftime and scrutiny. In practice, Acupunc-ture combined with modalities in PhysicalTherapy is a very effective tool for allevi-ating the symptoms of most back prob-lems. Just remember your back deserves asecond opinion... a second chance thatmay prove to be the best!

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Cataract Surgery Can be Performedon an Eye ONCE in a Lifetime

Trust the skill, experience and advice of Dr. Margaret DiGaetano if you are consideringcataract surgery. She is the only Board Certified Ophthalmologist in Volusia County whose practice is devoted exclusively to cataract and lens implant surgery.

We accept Medicare and many insurances. Please check your plan.

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Special to Seniors Today

By 2030, there will be about72 million Americans overthe age of 65, more thantwice as many as in 2000. A

recent survey found that 85 percent ofthose over 45 want more informationabout aging issues. Fortunately, theanswer to many aging questions is justa call away.

The Eldercare Locator, a public ser-vice of the United States Administra-tion on Aging, is a first step to findingresources for older adults in any U.S.community. This free service con-nects you to local agencies that pro-vide information about resources andassistance for older adults and those whocare for them. It also offers brochures ona variety of topics and caregivers canfind support groups and other helpfulservices they may need.

Now, with the “boom” in the olderpopulation, the Eldercare Locator hasadded live operators and additionalinformational resources.

To reach the Eldercare Locator, call800-677-1116, Monday through Fri-day, 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. EST or you mayvisit www.eldercare.gov

The Eldercare Locator is adminis-tered by the National Association ofArea Agencies on Aging (n4a).

Get connected with great informa-tion on transportation, in-home care,and other aging resources by callingthe Eldercare Locator. ST

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4 Sun-related

9 Beef moistener, on menus

12 Genetics abbr.

13 Mediterranean island14 Multipurpose truck15 Lake Erie city17 Lisa Simpson’s instrument18 Clay, today19 Care-less attitude?21 Tyke24 Antitoxins25 Discoverer’s call

26 Weir

28 Unpaid bills

31 Old letter opener

33 Science workplace

35 Drench

36 Clan emblem

38 Toothpaste type

40 Reuters competitor

41 Birds, to Brutus

43 Took a nap

45 Straight

47 Past

48 Part of R.S.V.P.

49 1953 Eartha Kitt Christmas song

54 Compass dir.55 Vinegar bottle56 Golfer’s prop57 In medias -58 “Steppenwolf” author

59 Kitten’s comment

DOWN 1 Monk’s title

2 ___ and outs

3 Scrooge’s remark

4 Climbed

5 In a circular path

6 Romanian money

7 Book of maps

8 Harvested

9 Almost

10 Provo’s state

11 Alluring

16 Spigot

20 War god

21 Greatest

22 15-Across’ state

23 Small TVs

27 Periodical, briefly

29 Recording

30 Hit the ice

32 Golfer Ballesteros

34 Scolds

37 Honorable guy

39 Emissary

42 Don’t blink

44 Weep loudly

45 Addict

46 Three squared

50 Greek consonants

51 $ dispenser

52 Spelling contest

53 Evergreen type

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) SingleLambs looking for romance could findCupid especially accommodating thisweek. Paired partners also find their re-lationships benefiting from attention.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keepyour keen Bull’s eye focused on yourtarget, and shake off any attempt to turnyour attention elsewhere. You should getsome news later in the week. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Yourearly enthusiasm for a project mighthave been premature. Although you feelpositive about it, you might need moredetails to make an decision.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Tak-ing on a new responsibility might seemlike the politically correct thing to do.Even with the promise of support, wasit the wisest? Reassess your decision.LEO (July 23 to August 22) Applyyourself to completing your task despiteall the distractions that might be inter-fering with your work. Reward your-self with a weekend of fun. VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) Abusiness agreement from the past mightneed to be looked at again. You can usethis unexpected development to checkout other matters related to it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Don’tignore that uneasy feeling about makinga commitment. It could be a case ofunderstandably cold feet, or a warningthat something isn’t right. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Acolleague could be more supporting ofone of your efforts. It’s up to you tomake the case for it, and that could meanopening up a secret or two. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)Expect some good news about a rela-tive you’ve been worried about. Don’texpect the full story to be told just yet.A workplace matter may take over.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)Despite some anxious moments, youcould have good reason to be pleased.An end-of-the-week call might holdsome interesting information.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Along-overdue expression of apprecia-tion could be offered soon. Admit it: Younever really expected it would happen,right? Keep the faith. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) It’s agood time to dive right into a new chal-lenge, whether it’s learning a computerprogram or how to drive a stick shift,or making a new friend. ST

Seniors Today’s Spring FlingApril 5, 2011, 9 A.M.–1 P.M.

At Holy Cross Luthern Church • 724 Big Tree Rd. • South DaytonaReserve your tables now—only $150 or $175 for power.

(Includes 6 ft. table, 2 chairs, and plastic tablecloth)

All tables will be located inside.Table must be reserved and paid for by March 25, 2011.

Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

Platinum Fling Sponsorship Includes:Spotlight Sponsor For The Event—Only One Available

• Company Named As Event Presenter On All Radio Spots • Company Name As Event Presenter On Print Ads• Option To Display Your Banner Outside Entrance Of Exhibit Hall • Full-Page, Color Ad In The Fling Program Inserted Into the April 1, 2011 Seniors Today Newspaper• Table & Two Chairs• Option to donate bags to be give to seniors at door to collect event goodies

Cost: $1,200Gold Fling Sponsorship Includes:

• Logo On All Printed Ads • Name On All Radio Spots—If recieved by March 7, 2011• Half-Page, Color Ad In The Fling Program Inserted Into the April 1, 2011 Seniors Today Newspaper• Table & Two Chairs• Option to donate bags to be give to seniors at door to collect event goodies

Cost: $500Silver Fling Sponsorship Includes:

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Section BJanuary 21, 2010

by: Kevin Hancock

Put yourself in the paws of the in -creasing number of pets that havean entirely different and oftendeadly experience. Animal Care

Director, Amy Carotenuto, has seen an in -crease in the number of animals brought tothe shelter by animal control and concernedcitizens that are spayed or neutered, havebeen well taken care of by someone, andclearly have owners, yet no one ever comesto the shelter to look for them. Working dailywith the animals you can see the depressionand sadness grow inside them, as each daythey wait for their owners to come rescuethem and each day ends alone in the shel-

ter. After the legally mandated three days,their future becomes much more tenuousand uncertain. Do their owners simplyreplace them as if they were shoes? Hope-fully, they somehow failed in their searchfor their lost pets, not just abandoning themthrough choice or neglect. Amy offers foursuggestions on actions you can take tohelp you locate your lost pet.

Check all area shelters and rescue groups.Go in person to the larger shelters and whileyou are looking, get the phone numbers andnames of all rescue groups in the area, calland inform them of your lost pet and thelast known location. Be prepared to providea picture to the groups via e-mail.

Post flyers in all permissible places, blan-keting a large area surrounding the last knownlocation. Offering a reward will in crease thelikelihood of people remembering and act-ing on the information they see on your flyer.

While advertising in the paper may seemexpensive, placing a classified advertise-ment with a picture in the lost pets sectionsof local papers and weekly non-subscriberperiodicals has proven to be very successful.Many people that find an animal look in thepaper trying to locate the pet’s owner.

Remember that there is often a delaybetween the time the pet is lost and the timethe pet is picked up by animal control or aconcerned citizen. Start looking early and

keep looking. If necessary, enlist friendsand family members that would recognizeyour pet and take turns going to all thearea shelters to check for your pet.

Finding a lost pet takes both patience andpersistence, but our pets are not disposable,they are family members that deserve all ofour efforts to locate them and return themhome. How can we give them less?

For details about these and other adopt-ables, call the Halifax Humane Society,386-274-4703 ext. 337; visit the shelter at2364 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach, or onlineat halifaxhumanesociety.org Hours are 10A.M.– 6 P.M., Monday-Saturday; 10 A.M.– 2P.M. Sunday.

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by Larry Cox

Q: I inherited three fountain pensfrom my granddad: a Sheaffer “Life-time,” and two Parkers, a “Premiere”and a “Royal Challenger.” All three arein fairly good condition and still work.I have been offered $150 ($50 each) forthem, but thought I should check withyou first.

— Rob, Rio Rancho, NM A: Vintage fountain pens have be-

come quite collectible. The increasedinterest has, of course, had an impacton values. I found all three of your pensreferenced in Collecting Pens by Ed-ward Kiersh (House of Collectibles,$14.95). The Sheaffer you have wasmanufactured sometime during 1928-36 period and is listed for $85. Thetwo Parkers are worth more, the Pre-miere, made in 1937, is valued at $385and the Royal Challenger, also fromthe 1930s, $250. Your offer of $150 isobviously a bit low.

***Q: I have 50 collector plates in my

basement, all in original boxes and likenew. The plates include several from

The Disney Collection by Grolier; Nor-man Rockwell, issued by the FranklinMint; and Wonder Of Childhood byPemberton and Oakes. I have listedthem on eBay for almost a year with-out a buyer.

— Jim Reamstown, PAA: The fact that you had no buyers

on eBay says a great deal about the cur-rent market of collector plates. They arealmost impossible to sell. With that inmind, it might be helpful to contact TheInternational Collectors Guild, P.O. Box487, Artesia, CA 90702. The group pub-lishes a monthly newsletter for collec-tors of limited edition plates, and itmight put you in touch with other plateenthusiasts. ST

***Write to Larry Cox in care of King

Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, orsend e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com Due to the large volume of mailhe receives, Mr. Cox is unable to per-sonally answer all reader questions.Please do not send any materials requir-ing return mail.

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There are some authors whosebooks you look for becauseyou know the writing will begreat, no matter the subject.

Jonathan Eig is one of those authors.His book about baseball

legend Lou Gehrig’s life,Luckiest Man was excep-tional. His follow-up, Open-ing Day, the story of JackieRobinson’s first major-leagueseason, was a solid piece ofwork as well.

With his latest work, GetCapone, Eig has left baseballbehind to focus on an infa-mous figure—Al Capone.

The subtitle of the book is The SecretPlot That Captured America’s MostWanted Gangster. Eig shows how Pres-ident Herbert Hoover and his Cabinetwere focused on finding a way to jailCapone, who basically ruled Chicagothroughout the 1920s by providing theone thing wanted by an audience alreadytired of the recently enacted 18th Amend-ment establishing Prohibition: his boot-leg liquor.

Eig’s effort to detail the Capone leg-end—aided by access to governmentdocuments that were made availableonly in the past few years—has himtrying to cut through the various half-truths and myths that have sprung up

through the decades. As Eigstated in his Sources section,“Nothing in these pages isinvented or embellished.” Hepresents his case as to whyCapone was not the master-mind of the St. Valentine’sDay Massacre and, like othersbefore, punctures the myth ofsuperlawman Eliot Ness.

Throughout the book, Eigoffers a well-written portrait

of the times and a deep insight into theman who not only ruled a small cornerof the world, but garnered a lot of pub-licity in the process.

Once again, Eig proves that his nameon the cover makes for good readinginside. ST

Books reviewed in this column areavailable at your local bookstore.

Books

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by Freddie Groves

It isn’t easy to diagnose TraumaticBrain Injury, especially the mildercases. Unlike a surface wound,these injuries can’t be seen, and

they don’t show up on imaging either.Added to that, the symptoms, usuallyheadaches, can be caused by any num-ber of other reasons. Still, the main rea-son for TBI—nearby explosions thatliterally rattle the brain—can’t beignored. If not treated, the problem canlead to permanent cognitive damage,especially if a second injury happens.

The Army, however, believes it’sfound a way to diagnose mild TBI, andit’s as simple as a blood test. It’s dis-covered two unique proteins that arepresent in the blood after a brain injury.The problem is that the test was doneon just 34 patients.

As of this writing, the Army iswaiting for approval from the Foodand Drug Administration.

Ideally, if the test is approved, aveteran who’s been struggling to getcare for a TBI, and not getting muchcooperation from the Veterans Admin-

istration, will be able to walk in andget a blood test that gives the realanswer. If the proteins are in the blood,there is TBI.

If the test is approved for use, therecould well be one additional benefit:

The scientific proof of a brain injurycould lead to many more soldiers andveterans being awarded the PurpleHeart. At this point not many get it,even though the injury is just as dam-aging as wounds that can be seen.

The Army Awards list, Section 2-8 g.(5), which gives examples of injuriesthat “clearly justify award” of the Pur-ple Heart, includes: concussion injuriescaused as a result of enemy-generatedexplosions. ST

Write to Freddy Groves in care ofKing Features Weekly Service, P.O.Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475,or e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com

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by Matilda Charles

Did you know you can get somefree services from Medicare?With the health-care reformlaws, you’re eligible to get cer-

tain types of free preventive care, startingin 2011.

These include:• Annual vaccinations, such as flu and

pneumonia shots• Pap and pelvic exams every two years• Nutrition help if you have kidney

problems or diabetes• Cholesterol checks every five years• Bone density tests for osteoporosis

every two years• Mammograms once a year• Yearly Prostate exams and PSA test • Diabetes checks twice a year• Colonoscopy and screenings at

varying timesHowever, if you have a Medicare Advan-

tage plan, check to be sure you’re coveredon free screenings. Read the fine print.

If you hit the prescription cost “dough-nut hole” in 2010, you’ll have a 50 percentdiscount on name-brand drugs in 2011.

If you should need medical equipment,changes have been made there, as well.Medicare now puts all contracts for med-ical equipment out for bid. If you have theoriginal Medicare, you’ll likely have to get

your medical equipment and supplies, suchas oxygen, from an approved supplier. Ifyour current supplier is not in the program,the only way your equipment will be paidfor is if that supplier signs up. Beware whiletraveling: If you don’t use an approved sup-plier, you’ll pay full price.

If you don’t have the Medicare handbookthat was sent to you last October, look onlineat www.medicare.gov for the Medicare &You 2011 Handbook. You’ll find it right onthe front screen to read or download. Lookfor the blue apple symbols in the handbookto see preventive-care items. The site alsohas ZIP code directory for equipment sup-pliers. Or call Medicare at 1-800-633-4227for more information. ST

Matilda Charles regrets that she can-not personally answer reader questions,but will incorporate them into her columnwhenever possible. Write to her in care ofKing Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or sende-mail to columnreply@gmail.com

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conditioning system to the ultraviolet light in your BEUV device willeliminate (kill):

The EPA says the air in a well constructed home or office isone of the top five (5) health hazards we face today. They sayindoor air is at least five times more polluted than outside air.Today’s indoor air is especially bad for the very young and theelderly because they spend the most time indoors.

Do the right thing for yourself, your family, oryour employees and have a ultraviolet air

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by Samantha Weaver

• It was British playwright Tom Stop-pard who made the following observa-tion: “Skill without imagination iscraftsmanship and gives us many use-ful objects such as wickerwork picnicbaskets. Imagination without skill givesus modern art.”

• You’ve probably had some expe-rience with hail at some point in yourlife, but probably not with hail likethis: The heaviest recorded hailstone inthe world fell in Bangladesh in 1986;it weighed a whopping 2.25 pounds.The largest hailstone, which fell earlierthis year in South Dakota, measured 8inches in diameter. Be glad your car—or your head—wasn’t in the way.

• William Henry Harrison, the coun-try’s sixth commander-in-chief, had theshortest tenure of any United Statespresident. He died of pneumonia just 32days after taking office.

• In 1666, the Great Fire of Londondestroyed 13,200 homes, 87 parish

churches and St. Paul’s Cathedral, andit left some 70,000 people homeless. Italso provided the impetus for the begin-ning of the insurance industry. After theconflagration, Nicholas Barbon, a well-to-do doctor, realized how much of hiswealth was flammable. A year later hebegan the first insurance company.

• The men and women who ventureinto space have to adapt themselves tochanging environments both when theyenter space and when they return home.Many astronauts and cosmonauts saythat one of the most difficult things toadjust to when returning to earth fromspace is the fact that when you let goof something, it falls to the ground.

• If you’re a football fan, you mightnot be surprised to learn that between1983 and 2006, the average weight ofNFL players rose by 10 percent. ST

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Q: Lately I’ve been having trouble lock-ing the bolt on my back door. I have to liftthe handle up slightly for the bolt to go allthe way. How can I fix this?

— Leonard in Trenton, NJ A: There’s definitely a misalignment

occurring. Either the door is slightly off kil-ter, or part of the lock assembly, the strikeplate, needs adjustment.

Check to make sure the lock itself workscorrectly. Open the door and turn the lockhandle to extend the bolt all the way, thenturn it all the way back. Insert the key inthe outside part of the lock and repeat thisaction, making sure the bolt slides easilyall the way out and all the way back in. Ifthere’s any difficulty doing this, clean andlubricate the lock’s moving parts.

Next, jiggle the strike plate. Is it tightlysecured to the door frame, or is it loose?Strike plate screws can work loose or ripout of the frame wood, particularly if theplate was tampered with. Tighten the screwsif they’re loose. If they won’t tighten,remove the plate and reset the screw holesby tapping a thin wooden dowel (or, ideally,a wooden golf tee) coated with wood glueinto the holes. Trim away the dowel so it’s

flush with the door frame, then drill a newscrew hole in the dowel and screw the strikeplate into place.

Shimming the strike plate also is possi-ble. Placing a very thin slice of wood behindthe strike plate will pull it forward. Chisel-ing out the wood behind the strike plate willset it back. You also can raise or lower theplate a few millimeters and drill new screwholes (you’ll probably have to place dow-els in the old holes as listed above to keepthe wood frame from splitting).

Adjusting the strike plate is easier, butyou’ll still want to check the alignment ofthe door. If you have to shim out the strikeplate so far that it’s at an angle, there’s def-initely an issue. Get a helper or two and liftthe door from its hinges. Position the door sothat the bolt hits the strike plate smoothlyand note the change of angle. Shim theappropriate door hinge (either the higher orthe lower one) on the frame side to lift orlower the door to that angle. ST

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Dear Paw’s Corner: I have the hard-est time getting a real good photo ofmy Australian shepherd, Session. It’snot just that he’s hyper (Aussies justare!), it’s that the photos generallyturn out awful. Do you have any tips forphotographing pets?

— Harriet T., via e-mail

Dear Harriet: I also have a hardtime getting just the right photo of mypets, so I feel your pain. There are a fewbasic techniques for photographinganimals that you can practice. Most ofthese are courtesy of Kodak, which stillmaintains picture kiosks where you cantouch up digital photos if they don’tcome out perfect.

• For active pets like Session, use afast shutter speed along with a high ISOsetting. If you’re using a small point-and-shoot camera you should still beable to adjust these; you can check yourcamera’s manual.

• To avoid those glowing or red eyes,don’t use the flash. An ISO setting above400 is helpful in low-light situations.Compensate by using natural light.

• Use a tripod to steady the camera,particularly in low light; this will reducethe blurriness.

• Photograph your pet from its level,rather than standing above. Try shootingat different angles to see the effect.

• Try to keep the background sim-ple, whether at home or at the park.

• Want a picture of Session running?Keep him in the center of the viewfinderand pan along with him as he runs. Snapthe picture when he’s at an angle to you,not right in front.

• In a still portrait, make the focuson your pet’s eyes.

• Posing with your dog? The cameraneeds to focus on both of your facesalong the same plane, so place your faceclose to Session’s.

• Be patient with your pet. There’salways tomorrow for pictures. ST

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The most obvious measure to take islocking your doors, whether you arehome or away. Many burglaries do hap-pen during the day when a neighbor-hood may be empty because residentsare at work or school. Sometimes a bur-glar may attempt to get into your homewhen you’re there if they mistakenlybelieve the house is empty, which iswhy you should lock your doors evenwhen you’re there. Also make sure tolock up when you leave on a quickerrand. A burglar can be in and out ofa house in less than 10 minutes whileyou’re out visiting with a neighbor downthe street.

Sliding glass doors are a commonentry point for burglars. The doors canbe forced open or off the track. To pre-vent this, put a dowel or broomstick inthe door track to brace the door shut. Youcan also purchase supplemental lock-ing devices for this kind of door.

For regular doors, it’s advisable thatthey be kick-proof. This is especiallytrue of side and back doors, where bur-glars will go to avoid being seen fromthe street. The doors should be solidmetal or wood. You will also need totake a look at where your door locks arelocated. Have them moved if someonecan reach inside and unlock them froma broken window.

Having the best locks and doors inthe world won’t help if you hide a keyoutside where a burglar will think tolook. Don’t hide the key under a door-

mat, in a planter, or on the doorframe.If you must hide a key outside, findsomeplace in the backyard or anotherunlikely location. An even better idea isto ask a neighbor to keep your spare keyfor you.

When you are away for the day, tryto make it look like someone is home,keeping in mind that many burglarieshappen in the daytime. Turn on the TVor radio before you leave. When you goout at night, leave some lights on alongwith the TV.

If you are leaving for an extendedtime, such as on vacation, take someprecautions to safeguard your home.Stop all deliveries and newspapers andask the post office to hold your mail.Have someone cut your grass, too. Aska neighbor to keep an eye on your house,and pick up anything left on the door-step. You can also purchase automatictimers for your lights so that they turnon and off in a lifelike pattern.

You should also prepare for the pos-sibility of a burglar getting into yourhome. Don’t hide all of your valuablesin one spot. Better yet, consider gettinga safe deposit box at the bank and storeyour most treasured valuables there.

Engrave your driver’s license numberor other easily identifiable mark on TVs,stereos, cameras, and any other expen-sive items. By doing this, the engravingwill make crooks think twice about tak-ing the items, and if the property is stolenanyway, you will be able to identify itif it’s recovered. ST

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• “When you are asked to mark yourpreschooler’s things for day care, thebest marker for a bottle or sippy cup is

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