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The Road Ahead: Planning For RetirementPage A-8

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Growing up in the 20th centurywe saw a time of tremendousexpansion. Everywhere youlooked, new buildings were go-

ing up, new inventions were finding theirway on the scene, and horses were sentout to graze in the pasture as automobilesbecame more common. For some time evenspace-taking automobiles were consideredbetter the bigger they were.

Many people grew up thinking ‘biggeris better.’ I didn’t… but as life goes on, Irealize that this is, in fact, true in the caseof several things. For example, the drive-way. Think about it.

Years ago, when visiting a relative inCalifornia, parking was on the street infront of the homes. Certain days of the weekyou would be fined if you were parked onthe wrong side of the street. Residentswould set the alarm clock to get up in timeto move a car so as not to be fined. It wasa hilly area… big homes… no driveways.

Many of us start out in humble abodes,raise several children, expand the size ofthe home as the children grow… or make amove to a home that will accommodatethe brood. The wife goes to work, alwaysat a different time than the husband, so shehas to have transportation. She gets a sec-ond-hand car. Now the double drivewayholds two cars side-by-side, leaving roomfor a visitor’s car behind each one.

Meanwhile, the children are growing up.They become teens and learn to drive. Even-

tually each teen gets their own car. Whenthe second child comes of age and gets acar, the driveway is filled to capacity. Theyounger son decides to go into the lawncare business to earn enough money forcollege. Dad helps him buy a heavy dutylawn mower and a truck to carry it. Hmmm,where to park? There’s always the street.Then there are other cars occupying mostof the space there.

Sometimes when we think of bigger asbetter, it brings memories of forests andtrees, room to run and a place for growingfresh vegetables. Then we realize that wewouldn’t know how to act in the world ofour parents or grandparents. Actually, allwe need is the pleasure of healthy neigh-borhoods that have become our giantparking lots… Far better than stabling ahorse.

As we grow and expand, we keep find-ing new ways to accommodate. As long aswe don’t run out of ideas, we’re A-ok.

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tona Beach Metro Chapter of the Bar-bershop Harmony Society, will be de-livering Singing Valentines, Thursday,Feb. 13 and Friday, Feb. 14. For only$45, your sweetie will be serenaded,barbershop style. The price includes twosongs, a box of candy, and a personal-ized Valentine card. The Singing Valen-tines can be delivered to that specialsomeone at home, at work, at the gym,in the grocery store, restaurant, or wher-ever you choose. They will considerrequests for other times near those dates.For reservations, call 386.310.7056.

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dation for a complimentary breakfastand program on Feb. 25 from 8–10 A.M.with presenter Don “Toby” Tobin pub-lisher of GoToby.com blog. You will getan insiders look at what Flagler Coun-tys real estate statistic really mean. Re-servations required by 5 P.M. on Feb.21. Call 386.586.4440.

Lunch BunchHoly Cross Lutheran Church, 724

Big Tree Road, South Daytona hostLunch Bunch every Thurs. at 12 NOON.Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo withnon-monetary prizes. Re servations arerequired by noon the Tuesday prior. Callthe church at 386.767.6542.

Deaf MinistryAre you interested in learning basic

sign language and Mass parts of liturgy?If so come to free signing classes onthe 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the monthfrom 5:30–6:30 P.M. beginning Feb. 6through April at Our Lady Of LourdesCatholic Church, 1014 N. Halifax Ave.,Daytona Beach. You can also join us thelast Sunday of every month at 11 A.M. fora fully interpreted Mass followed by anhour of Deaf Coffee Chat in the cafe.For more details, call 386.255. 0433.

Computer ClassesDeLand library offers free computer

classes. Adults can attend a series ofclasses at the DeLand Regional Library,130 E. Howry Ave., in February. Classeswill be offered from 10 to 11 A.M.Wednesdays classes include ComputerBasics, and Windows. Friday classes,which run from 1 to 2 P.M., include E-mail, Internet, File Management, andGoogle. Reservations are not required.For more information on the classes,call 386.822.6430, ext. 20763.

Heart ‘Therapy’Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church,

105 Amsden Rd. offers two free oppor-tunities to touch your heart: Melodies OfThe Heart—The 33rd Annual MerridyWilliams Memorial Concert will be heldon Sun., Feb. 9 at 4 P.M. with music fromviolin, clarinet, violoncello, piano, andflute from the music faculty of StetsonUniversity. A reception will follow. Thenon Sat., Feb. 15 at 10 A.M.; Dr. JamesE. Carley with Cardiology Physicianswill present Promoting A Healthy Heart.Learn facts about heart disease, whatsymptoms to look for, and tips to copewith the disease. For details, call386.441.0300 or visit the website: ormondbeachpc.org

WISE ProgramsThe 2014 Spring WISE programs

presented by Daytona State CollegeFoundation’s will be held on the DSCcampus, Hosseini Center (Bldg. 1200),1200 W. International Speedway, Day-tona Beach, on Tuesdays from 2 to 3:30P.M. Lectures for February are: February4: Ms. Laura Kruger—History Of Man-atees At Blue Springs Park; February 11:Mr. Tim Richards—What Did You HaveFor Breakfast? How To Improve YourMemory; February 18: Ms. MercedesClement—Emerging Technology At TheDSC Library; and February 25: Mr. ZackZacharias—Tale Of The Everglades. Lec-tures are open to age 50 or older. Yearlymembership is $25 for individual and$45 for couple. Refreshments providedby students of the Daytona State Culi-nary Program. Early registration is ap-preciated. For information, call LoisShannon at 386.788.6494 or e-mail:ljshannon@cfl.rr.com

First Aid ClassThe Sunshine Safety Council will con-

duct a Pet First Aid & CPR class at their150 N. Beach St. Daytona Beach office.Learn first aid skills for bites, burns, bleed-ing,heat stress, cardiac arrest (CPR), chok-ing, trauma, and other injuries. Pet ownerswill benefit from knowing what to do in anemergency until veterinary care can bereached. Class includes a 112 page Pet FirstAid Guide and certification from Emer-gency Care & Safety Institute. Cost is $45.To register call 386. 253.6400, ext. 115 orwww.sunshinesafety.org

AARPAARP Chapter 1057 will meet at 10

A.M. on Tues., February 11 at OrmondBeach Presbyterian Church, 105 AmsdenRoad. A program and lunch will follow.For details call 386.441.5642.

Travel ClubYou are invited to join a travel club

sponsored by Discovery Travel. Themeeting will be held Tues., Feb. 4from 9:30–11 A.M. at the Daytona BeachMunicipal Golf Course Club HouseRestaurant. Mel Figueroa, Business De-velopment Manager for Royal Car-ibbean will speak on super deals RCCLpresents during The Wave Season....coupons, promos, and door prizes foreach attendee! RSVP to 386.788.8201.

Natural Smile Seminar

Find out if dental implants are rightfor you at a free patient information day.Learn how dental implants can helpyou eat the foods you enjoy, and leada more active and confident life. Ques-tions about the cost and how the implantsurgery is done will be answered. Theseminar is scheduled at the offices ofFlorida Oral & Facial Surgical Associ-ates at 4 P.M. on Feb. 25 at 4 P.M. at549 Health Blvd., Daytona Beach. Seat-ing is limited and light refreshmentsserved. Make your reservation today bycalling 386.239.3600.

Support GroupsOsteoporosis Support The National Osteoporosis Foun-

dation of Ormond Beach support groupwill present a series of programs at theOrmond Beach Public Library Auditori-um, 30 S. Beach St. On Tues., Feb. 11—Ultimate Bone Density Through OptimalNutrition; Tues., March 11—Bone HealthBasics–Get The Facts; Tues., April 8—Understanding Your Bone Density Test;and Tues., May 13—Exercise To StayBone Healthy. Please call, 386.673.3535 to reserve a seat for the seminars.

Neuropathy Support Group

The 2014 Neuropathy Support Groupmeets at 2 P.M. at Trinity LutheranChurch, Fellowship Hall, 485 Turn-bull Bay Road, New Smyrna Beach andat GrandVilla of Ormond Beach, 535N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach. The goalof the meeting is to provide support,education, and comfort to those withNeuropathy; and their caregivers. Fordetails, call 855.966.3600.

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Unscrupulous tax preparers can causetrouble in many different ways. They canclaim false deductions, inflated expenses,excessive exemptions, or unallowable cred-its for their clients. There are a few initialwarning signs that a tax preparer may notbe safe. If one claims he can get you alarger refund than other preparers, then youneed to be careful. Many reputable com-panies advertise that through accuracy anddouble-checking they’ll make sure you getall the refund you can possibly claim. Ifsomeone says they’ll simply be able to workthe system to get you a huge refund, thenyou need to find a different preparer.

If the preparer says he can get you animmediate payment of your refund, be awarethat you’re actually getting a loan. This isnot an instant refund from the government.He’s most likely trying to make extra moneyoff a high interest rate on the loan and gam-bling you won’t notice until after you’vesigned the paperwork.

Fees charged for tax preparation shouldbe based on the complexity of preparing thereturn. You should avoid anyone basing hisfee on a percentage of the refund amount.

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No one I know wants to die. We spendenormous energy and large sums to avoid it.Death, sometimes accompanied by prob-lems for the survivors, is often sad. Youmight conclude there’s never anything funnyabout dying. Don’t be so sure!

An inexperienced preacher was solemnlyconducting his first funeral. Pointing tothe body, he declared... what we have hereis only a shell. The nut is already gone. Ionce visited a southern state funeral homewith names for each parlor where bodies layin repose. Posted clearly over one doorwaywas the name... ‘The Eternal Rest Room.’

America's premier humorist, Dr. CharlieJarvis tells about a woman who had hername placed on her husband's headstone,because, as she put it, everything's in myname. You would be surprised how manyfunny headstones really exist. Here’s a fewexamples:

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W. C. Fields' headstone is purported tosay... ‘All in all I'd rather be in Philadelphia.Former President Reagan, after being shot,made good use of that line, from a hospi-tal bed. He reportedly told his doctor, ‘allin all I'd rather be in Philadelphia.’

Johnny Carson's directed that his head-stone should read... ‘I'll be right back.’Maybe that one would be more appropri-ate for Shirley MacLaine. Mel Blanc leftspecific instructions for his headstone,which his son has since carried out. Youguessed it... the headstone reads... ‘ThaTha Tha, That's all folk's.’ One hypochon-driac’s headstone reads... ‘I told you that Iwas sick.’

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My wife once asked whether I wanted tobe buried or cremated. I said, ‘Surprise me!’

Funerals can be funny as well. True story.Two preacher friends of mine were oncecalled upon at the last minute, by a funeral

director, to conduct a funeral as a team.Unknown to either was the fact that neitherwas familiar with the family. Arriving fromout of town, at the funeral home, theyreceived instructions from the funeral direc-tor. The two preachers, side by side, led thecoffin in a procession down the churchaisle toward the pulpit area. Quietly, beforereaching the front, one turned to the otherand asked... ‘who is the deceased?’ ‘I haveno idea, replied his partner. I was hopingyou'd know!’

One gentleman woke up in a funeralhome, on a table in a room used to preparebodies. Realizing the irony of his situationhe asked himself... ‘If I'm alive what am Idoing here? On the other hand if I'm dead,how come I need to go to the bathroom?’

At the burial of a wealthy Texan, twocemetery workers were assisting. The cir-cumstances would seem unusual anywherebut Texas. His body was being lowered intothe ground positioned behind the wheel ofhis gold Cadillac convertible. One of theworkers turned to the other and said qui-etly... ‘Man, that's living!’

Some might even say dying is healthy.The doctor advised one gentleman that hishealth was so poor, he desperately neededthree months rest, in Florida. He left imme-diately and relaxed in our famous sunshine.After three months he returned, and then,to everyone's surprise, died suddenly. Hisbody was prepared and placed in publicview. Observing the mortician's skilled work,acquaintances of the deceased commentedthat the three month's in Florida had obvi-ously done their friend a world of good!

At my father’s death, friends gathered tovisit our family. There was much laughterin the crowd. At first stunned, I movedamong the mourners to locate the sourceof the merriment, and soon discovered it.My father, an amateur humorist, had a rep-utation for always having a funny story.His assembled friends were revisiting thepast by comparing stories he had told them.Dad would have enjoyed the evening... andfor all I know, he did!

Sometimes I hear someone say... ‘I coulddie laughing.’ I think to myself... that wouldbe nice… but laughter cannot be buried.Laughter lives on... sometimes even at thefuneral home or grave sight... and I hopein any hereafter!

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Stalking is a crime in all 50 states, theU.S. Territories and the District of Colum-bia; yet many victims and criminal justiceprofessionals underestimate its serious-ness and impact. In one of five cases, stalk-ers use weapons to harm or threaten victims,according to the Bureau of Justice Statis-tics 2009 report entitled, Stalking Victim-ization In The United States. Stalking isone of the significant risk factors for femi-cide (homicide of women) in abusive rela-tionships as is stated by Jacquelyn C.Campbell in her report published in 2003. Inthat same report it was determined that vic-tims suffer anxiety, social dysfunction, andsevere depression at much higher ratesthan the general population, and many losetime from work or have to move as a resultof their victimization.

Stalking is difficult to recognize, inves-tigate, and prosecute. Unlike other crimes,stalking is not a single easily identifiable

crime, but a series of acts, a course of con-duct directed at a specific person that wouldcause that person fear. Stalking may takemany forms, such as assaults, threats,vandalism, burglary, animal abuse as wellas unwanted calls, gifts, or visits. Stalkersare using technology, such as computers,global positioning devices, and cameras totrack and capture their victim's activities.

In 2012, Florida Department of LawEnforcement annual crime report statedthere were 397 stalking offenses and 188stalking arrests. Communities that under-stand stalking, however can support vic-tims and combat the crime. “If more peoplelearn to recognize stalking, we have a bet-ter chance to protect victims and preventtragedies,” Chery Fuller CEO of the Domes-tic Abuse Council, Inc. said.

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On Jan. 29, 1845, Edgar Allan Poe'spoem The Raven, which begins “Onceupon a midnight dreary,” is publishedin the New York Evening Mirror. Poe'smacabre work often portrayed motive-less crimes and intolerable guilt in hischaracters.

On Feb. 2, 1887, Groundhog Day,featuring a rodent meteorologist, iscelebrated for the first time at Gobbler'sKnob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.According to tradition, if a groundhogcomes out of its hole on this day andsees its shadow, there will be six moreweeks of winter weather; no shadowmeans an early spring.

On Jan. 30, 1943, the British RoyalAir Force begins a bombing campaignin Berlin that coincides with the 10th

anniversary of Hitler's accession topower. To make matters worse for theGermans, the following day a massivesurrender of German troops occurredat Stalingrad.

On Jan. 27, 1967, a launch-pad fireduring Apollo program tests at CapeCanaveral, Florida, kills astronauts Vir-gil “Gus” Grissom, Edward H. WhiteII, and Roger B. Chafee. An investiga-tion indicated that a faulty electricalwire inside the Apollo 1 command mod-ule was the probable cause of the fire.

On Feb. 1, 1974, University of Wash-ington student Lynda Ann Healy disap-pears from her apartment and is mur-dered by serial killer Ted Bundy. In thesummer of 1974, Bundy attacked at leastseven young women in Washington.By the time he was captured in 1979,Bundy had become America's most infa-mous serial killer.

On Jan. 28, 1985, 45 American musicartists gather to record We Are The World,a record that would eventually sell morethan 7 million copies and raise some$60 million for African famine relief.The instruction producer Quincy Jonessent to pop stars doing the recording:“Check your egos at the door.”

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As pack animals, dogs havean instinct to live in groups.When they live with humans,their family becomes their

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There are many stories of dogs becom-ing happier, more active, and better behavedafter they have another dog in the house.

Both dogs should be healthy, spayed/neu-tered, non-aggressive, and have similarenergy levels and play styles.

Always introduce the dogs in a neutralspace. Dogs tend to be territorial animals,so if the new dog is seen as invading thecurrent dog’s space, this may create hos-tility right off the bat. Try taking the dogson a walk with two people each walkingone dog. You can also introduce the dogs ina park or any other area that does not belongto either dog. Do not just throw the dogs ina room or in a vehicle together and hopefor the best.

It is important for the first meetingbetween the dogs to be a positive experience.

Try to keep leashes loose so neither dog ischoking or feeling added tension. Try tokeep the initial contact between the dogsbrief to avoid any dominant behavior or ag-gression. Use a calm, happy tone to en-courage both dogs, and give each dog treatsafter a positive confrontation with the other.

Once the dogs seem to be comfortablewith each other, you can bring them bothinto the home. It is good to give each dogits own space for the first few days, sothey are not fighting for territory. Make sureeach dog has its own food and water bowls,and remove toys from their space in theearly stages. These items can trigger fightsbetween the dogs when they are unfamil-

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Dear Paw’s Corner: My friendadopted a little mixed terrier that henamed Jessie. She must have come froman abusive situation because she trem-bles terribly, barks, and sometimes peeswhenever anyone but my friend triesto interact with her. I always thought Icould get along with any dog, but Jessieis terrified of me. What can I do to makefriends with her?

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Dear Casey: Sometimes it can beextremely difficult to make friends withother people's pets. Temperament andthe dog early environment can play bigroles in how they interact with othersoutside their perceived family unit.

Jessie might not have come from anabusive situation; it could be that shewasn't socialized correctly. If she wasjust dumped at the shelter (or whoknows where else), she could have beentraumatized by being abandoned. It'sa sad and tough situation, but it soundslike your friend is giving her great care,and they have bonded.

Don't get frustrated if Jessie doesn'ttake to you immediately. Always giveher a friendly hello when you come in.If she backs away or gets nervous whenyou reach out to her, pull back calmly.

She eventually may come to you tosniff your hand or your ankle—stay calmand say nice, soothing words. If she sniffsyour hand without backing away, trygently running your hand along herjawline to her ear, and scratch her eargently. Don't try to pat the top of herhead, and don't press your face intohers—many dogs react negatively tothese motions.

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1. Evenly arrange diced banana in piecrust. In a large bowl, combine 1 pack-age dry pudding mix, 2⁄3 cup dry milkpowder, and 11⁄4 cups water. Mix wellusing a wire whisk. Pour pudding mix-ture evenly over banana. Refrigeratewhile preparing topping mixture.

2. In same bowl, combine remainingpackage dry pudding mix, remaining

2⁄3 cup dry milk powder, and remaining1 cup water. Mix well using a wirewhisk. Blend in whipped topping andcoconut extract. Spread topping mixtureevenly over set chocolate layer. Evenlysprinkle coconut and pecans over top.Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Makes8 servings.

• Each serving equals: 218 calories,6g fat, 6g protein, 35g carb., 499mgsodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges:11⁄2 Starch, 1 Fat, 1⁄2 Fat-Free Milk.

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With tears in her eyes,a petite Haven Hos-pice patient held upher handmade blan-

ket and said, “Please thank the lady whomade this for me!” Similar responsescame from other hospice patients whoreceived lap blankets handmade by tal-ented and generous citizens from Volu-sia and Flagler counties.

“It’s been inspiring to hear the hum-ble pride in the voices of the peoplewho knitted, crocheted, and quilted lapblankets for patients they don’t know,”said Terri Perry, Volunteer and Com-munity Outreach Coordinator for HavenHospice. “We hoped to get 200 blan-kets, knew we’d be happy to receive90, but were ecstatic to find 322 blanketscoming our way to give to our patients inVolusia, Flagler, and St. John’s counties.”Large numbers of blankets came fromsewing groups at local churches includ-ing Trinity Lutheran Church, First Bap-tist Church, and Sacred Heart Church.

The mission of Haven Hospice, a not-for-profit community hospice organi-zation, is to provide comfort, care,and compassion for patients and fami-lies regardless of their ability to pay.

This is made possible by the dedica-tion of Haven volunteers, staff, andsupporters. For more than 30 years,Haven Hospice has had the honor andprivilege to serve more than 60,000patients and families in Florida.

Jordan Heaps, Administrator, sharesthe gratitude of the organization. “HavenHospice is sincerely appreciative of thegenerosity displayed by members of thecommunities we serve. We hold thehonor of serving patients in their end-of-life journeys, and what you have donehas made our patients very happy.”

Haven Hospice Donates Blankets

Haven Hospice volunteer, Jackie Booth packages lap blankets.

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by Matilda Charles

Now here's a novel way toincrease our brain func-tion. It doesn't involvegetting more exercise or

eating certain foods. It doesn't includedoing puzzles. We only need to graba book and start flipping pages.

Emory University did a study thatshowed how there are quantifiablechanges in brain activity when partic-ipants read a book. Granted it was a bitmore regimented than just grabbing yourfavorite author's latest bestseller.

In the study, participants were givena baseline brain scan each day for a fewdays. Then they were given the thrillerPompeii by Robert Harris with instruc-tions to read 30 pages a night. Eachmorning they were given another brainscan. After the book was finished (aboutnine days), they were given more scansto see how the brain reacted. Re-searchers were able to track whichportions of the book the participantswere reading and correlate them to thebrain scan images.

Here's what they learned: Duringreading, and for days afterward, there

were significant activity increases inthe parts of the brain associated withstory comprehension, as well as pro-cessing language.

According to the study, the readinghas to be fiction to get these brain con-nectivity changes, something with anarrative that describes events unfold-ing, a story we can identify with.

Here's my thinking: While research-ers don't know yet how long these brainchanges last after reading a novel, it'sat least five days. Perhaps we shouldspend some time in 2014 re-readingthe novels that had an impact on us, aswell as new narrative fiction and a fewof the old classics. The reference librar-ian is sure to be a good source forbook suggestions.

Matilda Charles regrets that she can-not personally answer reader questions,but will incorporate them into her col-umn whenever possible. Send e-mailto columnreply2@gmail.com

Senior Service LineBooks As Brain Food

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Dear Dr. Donohue: My husband isis a competitive distance runner. Heloves Kool-Aid and calculates that ina year he drinks 150 pounds of sugar.A friend told him if he continues thishabit, he might develop diabetes. Cana skinny, athletic person develop dia-betes from consuming sugar?

—S.B. Answer: Although sugar is half the

name of sugar diabetes, sugar doesn'tcause diabetes. It's a popular belief thatit does, but it doesn't. People with dia-betes are careful to watch their sugarintake, and they watch their total car-bohydrate intake, but diabetics don'thave to eliminate sugar completely fromtheir lives. Careful monitoring of sugarand carbohydrate intake is essentialfor their control of blood sugar.

Type 1 diabetes, the kind that requiresinsulin for control, often has its onsetin younger years. It's due to a destruc-tion of the insulin-making cells of thepancreas. The destruction is believed tobe the work of the immune system.Sugar has nothing to do with it. Type1 diabetes accounts for 5 percent to 10percent of all diabetes cases.

Type 2 diabetes, the much more com-mon kind, comes about from a declinein insulin production along with adecline in the effectiveness of insulin.Ninety percent of Type 2 diabetics areoverweight, and weight loss helps themcontrol their blood sugar. Physical inac-tivity also contributes to Type 2 diabetes.So do genes. Again, it's not the sugarintake that produces this common typeof diabetes. Monitoring the intake ofsugar is important for control of thisvariety of diabetes.

The booklet on diabetes presents thisillness and its treatments in detail. Read-ers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr.Donohue—No. 402W, Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose acheck or money order (no cash) for$4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipi-ent's printed name and address. Pleaseallow four weeks for delivery.

Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unableto answer individual letters, but he willincorporate them in his column when-ever possible. Readers may write himor request an order form of availablehealth newsletters at P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

To Your Good HealthRole Of Sugar In Diabetes

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Friday, March 21, 2014 • 9 Friday, March 21, 2014 • 9 AA..MM.. -1 -1 PP..MM..At Holy Cross Lutheran Church • 724 Big Tree Rd. • South Daytona

Reserve 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 11, 2014. Tables will be assigned in the order they are purchased. We have a new theme for this event this year!

For more information,call Seniors Today Newspaper

at 386-677-7060Sponsorship &

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Seniors Today’sFlower Power Fest

Merridy Williams 33rd Annual Memorial ConcertMelodies of the Heart Chamber Music Concert

featuring Stetson School of Music facultySunday February 9th at 4 pm

American Heart Month Celebration with Dr. Jim Carley – Cardiologist

Saturday, February 15th at 10 am

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by Freddy Groves

If you're a member of a veter-ans service organization, likethe Veterans of Foreign Wars orthe American Legion, do you

participate? By that I mean, do you domore than just show up at most of themeetings? Do you participate in events?Do you offer ideas of ways to helpveterans in need?

Let me tell you what happens whenmembers don't all participate: A smallgroup of members will keep working,hosting events, stepping forward... untilthey stop. They'll stop because they'reworn out. They'll be worn out becausethey've been doing all the work for fartoo long.

Is a similar situation going on in yourorganization? Have you considered howclose the post might be to losing thosemembers (or at least their participation)due to sheer exhaustion? How aboutyour auxiliary?

If you hesitate to organize an eventor participate because you don't knowwhat to do, fear not. It's all been donebefore, and someone has the know-howyou'll need. Maybe it will be another

post, or the staff in volunteer services atthe medical center.

We all have skills we can bring to thetable when it comes to helping otherveterans. Start off by driving a veteranto appointments, answering phones atthe Vet Center, or playing chess withpatients at the hospital. Or maybe youcan plan a party for a ward at the med-ical center, organize a mail-writing blitzfor letters that go in Operation Grati-tude packages, or put together a StandDown for homeless veterans. Or tryrecording a veteran's story for theVeteran's History Project or serving asescort on an Honor Flight so an elderlyveteran can go to Washington, D.C.

Get involved, and once you do,encourage other members to join you.

Freddy Groves regrets that he cannotpersonally answer reader questions,but will incorporate them into his col-umn whenever possible. Send e-mailto columnreply2@gmail.com

Veteran’s PostDon’t Just Sit There

January 31, 2014—Seniors Today—Page B-9

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by JoAnn Derson

“Here's a great chore for little kids.Our family seems to leave shoes all overthe house. I will have my 4-year-oldcollect the shoes and deliver them tothe room of the person to whom theshoes belong. It's a very easy chore, andeven is like a game sometimes.”

—A.J. in Texas

“When cooking from a recipe thatI'm not super-familiar with, I tape it tothe front of my kitchen cabinet. It's ina central location, easy to see, and won'tget dirty. If it turns out to be some-thing I like, I put it in a plastic sleeveprotector in my cookbook. I can still pullit out and tape it to the cabinet whennecessary.”

—R.G. in Georgia

I love baked goods. Here are somegood tips that I use all the time: 1.Usea wine glass to cut biscuits. 2. Set a loafof baked bread on a tea towel, top down,then use a serrated knife to cut from

the bottom. Your slices will look per-fect, since you won't crush the top.

—JoAnn

If your family likes stuffing, try bak-ing it in muffin tins for single serv-ings. It works very well.

“I use a garment rack to dry outer-wear overnight. Hang from skirt hangers(the ones with clips), and make surethere is plenty of room for air to cir-culate around the damp pieces. I use asmall fan pointed at the rack, and makesure it's in a warm location, as this does-n't work so well in our cold utility room.”

—D.L. in Michigan

Send your tips to Now Here's a Tip,c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O.Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo.com

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Businesses That Support The Seniors Of Our Community

Christie Bielenda Arcadia Home Care & Staffing 386-366-0892Larry Hanson Bridgeveiw Center 386-677-4545Kahlin Kelly Center For The Visually Impaired 561-906-3323Roni Jackson City of Daytona Beach Shores 386-763-7598Mandy Moore Daytona Lagoon 386-316-8112Dorothy Ramseur Florida Lutheran 386-717-4170Dave Lynn Florida Power & Light 386-254-2484Michele Turbin Genitva Hospice 386-205-9465Kim Cottam Gentiva Hospice & Home Health 386-871-9857Elizabeth Cude Gentiva Hospice & Home Health 386-871-7567Melissa Long Good Samaritan Society 386-239-7564Pam Douglas Good Samaritan Society 386-453-1592Terri Perry Haven Hospice 386-428-0774Laura Zublionis Haven Hospice 904-465-4331Mariann Darcangelo Home Instead Senior Care 386-255-0645Becky Argeny Joyanna Insurance 386-427-1955Kris Fischer Juice Plus+ 386-677-8233Katie Mentor WSBB Radio AM 1230 & 1490 386-405-6506M. Ashley Moore Moore Strategies For Success 386-788-5653Cheryl Fredsall Oaktree Healthcare 386-767-4831Amy Lickfield Oaktree Healthcare 386-681-8778Sandra Robertson OEI-CapTel 407-443-9409Tammy Horn ResCare HomeCare 386-257-7070Eve Martin Seaside Manor 386-262-4805Katie Bauwens Senior Home Care 386-681-8016Trina King The Eli Foundation 616-734-9100Estelle Pecchio The Sarah House ALF 386-898-3351Marjorie Marcus Vitas Innovative Hospice Care 386-569-5584

ST PALs (Seniors Today Professional Advertising League) is a networkinggroup organized by Seniors Today newspaper and made up of professional peoplein our community that all have businesses that serve our seniors. The group wasthe first of its kind in this area, was formed over 15 years ago, and is the longestrunning networking group dedicated to seniors in the Volusia /Flagler area. STPALS prides itself on constantly networking to improve senior resources, enrichsenior lives, and provide quality services and care for our seniors. ST PALS iscommitted to meeting the needs of seniors in our community.

The following is a list of professionals who share the ST PALs commit-ment. Please be sure to consider their businesses when you have the need fortheir services:

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