May 9, 2014 issue 568

May 9, 2014

The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For 23 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY

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A Publication of Schillinger Enterprises, Inc. © 2014 Volume XXIII – Issue 10

May Is Older American’s MonthPage A-8

Page A-2—Seniors Today—May 9, 2014

Aresident veteran of the Viet-nam War, wears a cap thatreads: “All gave some…Somegave all.”

There are 120 veterans living at the Vet-erans Nursing Home. They are providedloving care, not only by those who man-age and work at the home but from themany volunteers who visit and continuallyshow their thanks to the veterans for theirtime spent in defense of our country.

Once a year, the Volusia County Veter-ans Council works with Activities toinvite all volunteers to a sharing programto honor and thank them for all they do.Wednesday, April 30th was that day. Thedining room was done in the patriotic spir-it of red, white, and blue. A portion of thosewho were free, about 50 volunteers, werein attendance.

The volunteers come from AmericanLegion Posts, Veterans of Foreign Wars,Amvets, area churches, schools, the BlindCenter, cyclists clubs, entertainment groups,and organizations to spend time with the118 men and two lady veterans who residethere. Their visits are so appreciated.

Palm Coast Marines, who visit once amonth bringing memorable treats (like yum-my deviled eggs) were well represented.Even the photos we share with you weretaken by one of them.

Administrator Gray Kilpatrick greetedall the volunteers. Representing the VCVC,Don Lapore, a volunteer since openingday in 1993, thanked all the volunteers forcoming and gave the invocation. The presi-dent and vice president of the Resident’sCouncil welcomed all to the enjoyment ofunending fare… chicken, veggies, sub sand-wiches and the finished touch… a slice ofthe cake of honor.

Activities Director Teresa Claxon andDon Lapore gave each group representeda special certificate in appreciation of theirwork as volunteers.

In closing, the volunteers viewed a videoof the beautiful poem set to music. Whena man died in the geriatric ward of a nurs-ing home in an Australian country town, it

was believed that he had nothing left ofany value. After going through his meagrepossessions, they found a poem. Copies weremade and distributed to every nurse in thehospital. The poem can be found online.Here are the last three verses:

I'm now an old man and nature is cruel,It's jest to make old age look like a fool.

The body, it crumbles grace and vigor,depart, There is now a stone where Ionce had a heart.

But inside this old carcass, A youngman still dwells, And now and again mybattered heart swells.

I remember the joys I remember thepain, I'm loving and living life over again.

I think of the years, all too few, gonetoo fast, And accept the stark fact thatnothing can last.

So open your eyes, people open andsee, Not a cranky old man, Look closer...see ME!!

Remember this poem when you next meetan older person and take time, as the vol-unteers do, to look at the young soul with-in. Thank you and God bless.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer forSeniors Today.

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Caregivers Day OutFirst United Meth odist Church of

Ormond Beach is providing free Care-giver’s Days Out that includes food, fun,and special attention for care re ceivers.The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. onSat., May 17; Thurs., June 12; and Sat.,July 12 at First United Meth odist Churchof Ormond Beach. This is a wonderfulopportunity for caregivers to have abreak and know that their loved onesare being taken care of in a loving andsafe environment. For more details, callSherry at 386.677.3581, ext. 311.

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for you at a free patient informationday. Questions about the cost and howthe implant surgery is done will beanswered. The seminar is scheduled atthe office of Florida Oral & Facial Sur-gical Associates at 4 P.M. on Wed., May21 in New Smyrna Beach and Tues.,May 27 in Palm Coast. Seating is verylimited and light refreshments served.Please RSVP by calling 386.239.3600.

Last Lunch BunchHoly Cross Lutheran Church, 724

Big Tree Road, South Daytona host thelast Lunch Bunch before the summerbreak on Thurs., May 15 at 12 noon.Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo withnon-monetary prizes. Doors open at11:30 A.M., lunch served at 12:00 P.M.,and bingo begins at 12:30 P.M. Re serva-tions are required by noon the Tuesdayprior. Call the church at 386.767.6542.

Women’s HealthIt’s time to think about your health as

summer approaches! Ormond BeachPresbyterian Church, 105 Amsden Rd.offers an opportunities to get healthythis year. Join them on Sat., June 7 at10 A.M., with a Celebration of Women'sHealth Month and a Chocolate Extrav-aganza. For details, call 386.441.0300or visit the website: ormondbeachpc.org

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Kidney DiseaseDo you have Diabetes or high blood

pressure? These are two are the lead-ing cause of kidney disease. You canhelp with early prevention of kidneydisease for you or your loved ones.Kidney Smart Education classes areoffered in your area at no cost! Fordetails, call 888.my.kidney or visitwww.kidneysmart.org

Elder Law MonthYou are invited to learn important

information to help prevent legal prob-lems hosted by Florida Hospital Memo-rial Medical Center, 301 MemorialMedical Pkwy., Classroom A & B, Day-tona Beach on Thurs., May 29 from9:30–11:30 A.M. Topics include: How ToPrevent Medicare Fraud And Abuse;Prevent Fraud And Abuse. Don’t Be AVictim; and Estate Planning: How ToAvoid Probate. Enjoy refreshments and alight lunch. There is no charge, but seat-ing is limited. RSVP to 386. 672.2550.

Medicare WorkshopCome find out how medicare works

and get the answers to frequently askedquestions on Tues., Jun. 3 or Tues.,Jul. 2, both at 10 A.M. at Great Ameri-can Senior Benefits, 1930 W. GranadaBlvd., Ste. 10, Ormond Beach. RSVPto 386.671.9150 or [email protected] and leave name and date youwish to attend. Free $10 gift certificateto Gourmet Kitchen for all attendees!

Prism ConcertThe New Smyrna Beach Barracuda

band made school history recently byreceiving straight superior ratings atthe State Concert MPA (Music Perfor-mance Assessment). Come enjoy theirPrism Concert on May 16 and 17 at 7P.M. Tickets can be purchased at the doorof the NSB High School Auditorium for$5 for adults and $3 for students. OnMay 17 at 5:30 P.M. the band will offer asit down dinner before the concert for$10 for adults and $5 for children 5 to 12years of age. Dinner tickets must be pur-chased in advance—call 386.424.2555.

Butterfly GardenLearn how to attract flocks of but-

terflies to your garden during a freeprogram at 1 P.M., Thursday, May 15,Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30S. Beach St. Master Gardener VivianBowden will explain which butterfly-friendly plants thrive in Florida gardens.For info, call 386.676.4191, ext. 21084.

Florida SoupCome and enjoy local author and

photographer Eric Dusenbery as he dis-cusses Florida’s love affair with foodand storytelling Monday, May 12, 2 P.M.at the Ormond Beach Regional Library,30 S. Beach St. His book, Florida Soup:Putting History On The Table, exploresthe historic cooking habits, food produc-tion, and recipes that define rural andsmall-town Florida. Light refreshmentsserved. For details, call 386.676.4191.

Tale Of ChocolateDine and Discover The Tale Of

Chocolate on Tuesday, May 20 at 12NOON at the Good Samaritan Society,338 South Ridgewood Ave., DaytonaBeach. Join Angell & Phelps Choco-late Factory as they present a sweetstory on how to make chocolate. ToRSVP, call 386.239.7564.

Craft ProgramAdults can transform a recycled book

into a decorative wreath during a freecraft program at 1 P.M., Tuesday, May 6at the DeLand Regional Library, 130 E.Howry Ave. Arts and crafts teacherDanette Olday will lead participants inthe creation of one wreath to be takenhome. Materials will be provided, andthere is no charge. Reservations arerequired and may be made by calling thelibrary at 386.822.6430, ext. 20763.

Support GroupsOsteoporosis

Support Group

The National Osteoporosis Founda-tion Education & Support Group ofOrmond Beach will be presenting Exer-cise To Stay Bone Healthy presentedby Jacob Bar, PT, DPT, MTC CEAS onMay 14, 4 P.M. at the Ormond BeachLibrary Auditorium, 30 S. Beach St. Formore information, call 386.673.3535.

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If you are raising your grandchildren,you are not alone. If you are needinganswers, wanting support, or just wantto talk to someone else who is also rais-ing their grandchild then come to thisgroup on the third Thursday of everymonth from 6-7 P.M. at First AssemblyChurch, 551 S. Kepler Rd., DeLand.For more details, contact Teresa Apgarat 386.851.0956 or [email protected]

Grief Support

After the loss of a loved one, copingwith daily living can be hard. HavenHospice invites you to a free, non-denom-inational caring grief support group at211 B N. Amelia Ave., DeLand. The nextsix week session is May 30–July 11 at 4P.M. For more information, call HavenHospice at 386.734.7600.

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A new groups meets every Tuesdayat 7 P.M. at Prince Of Peach Church, 600S. Nova Rd. Come meet people facingthe same issues you are and get sup-port, answers, and share ideas. Litera-ture from other groups is available aswell. For questions or more information,call Dorothy Berry at 386.671.3065.


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existence of the practice.Just like me, Ashley N. Duz was born

and raised in Daytona Beach, and attendedSeabreeze High School. Of course, she didattend that other law school, Florida StateUniversity, but that just shows that we believein the strength of several law schools.

She has significant ties to the commu-nity. We had been searching for a recentlaw school graduate from this area ratherthan bringing a new-comer to the area.She also has an interest in all of the areasin which we practice.

The Florida Bar permits attorneys to besworn in by a Notary Public, so I had thepleasure of swearing her in. The photo isof Ashley Duz in the middle, flanked byAttorney Trisha Dellinger and me in theoffice on the day she was sworn in.

Ms. Duz earned a Bachelors of Sciencein Finance from F.S.U. in 2008 and herJuris Doctor from Florida State UniversityCollege of Law in 2013. During law school,she worked as a Certified Legal Intern withthe Florida Office of the Attorney General,Criminal Appeals Division, and worked asa Judicial Law Clerk to Former Judge Jose-fina M. Tamyo, in the Second Judicial Cir-cuit Court. Before law school, she workedin various law firms and at Charles Schwab.

She became a student member of theReal Property, Probate and Trust Law Sec-tion of the Florida Bar and attended anExecutive Council meeting of that group.She will be a member of that section ofthe Bar. She is a of the Member EstatePlanning Council of the Fun Coast.

We are delighted to have Ms. Duz inour practice. She is involved in all areasof our practice and has already made excel-lent contributions to our firm.

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by George Goldtrap

Do you have a piano in yourhome? I hope so. It’s almostas important to have music inthe home as it is to have food

and water.Music is basic to a progressing or civ-

ilized society. I’m not going to try to tellyou what kind of music because it almostdoesn’t matter… all of it has something tooffer, (excluding Rap, which seems to meis mostly created by folks unwilling to putin the time to learn music… much lessgrammar or the construction of poetry, anddon’t even get me started on the disrespectfor people or things (in rap), that should berespected. You don’t need to agree, that’sjust an opinion).

My introduction to music and pianostarted at age 7 on an old upright Baldwin,much like the one many readers have.Mother had bought it used and three ofmy 5 older sisters had learned on this samepiano. It must have been very old. As thelast child to leave home, I kept the piano,moved it all over when my family movedand after my children were grown, I gaveit to a nephew. He is now over 60 and stillhas the piano. So it is at least 88 years oldand likely older than that. I burned a smalllight bulb in it to prevent moisture collec-tion and keep the wood in good condition.It's a Baldwin, with a 4.5 ft. sounding boardso a good piano from the start. It still hasall the original ivories and still sounds great.

In college, I learned to tune that old Bald-win and made extra money tuning otherpianos and teaching private lessons.

I distinguish between learning music andpiano because they are different parts ofthe whole. A child who learns music basicscan, over the years, learn every aspect ofmusic, from voice to every instrument, andanything connected with singing as a soloistor ensemble performer, and can even growinto a teacher, composer, or conductor.

After learning piano basics I beganadding the family of strings. I learned thedifference between the fiddle and the violin,(same instrument, different genre). I learnedabout instruments tuned the same way, but

played and sounding differently, like thefiddle vs. mandolin. By age 10, I addedpercussion instruments, going thru the entireinstrumentality, drums thru keyboards likemarimba and vibes. (Remember, I couldalready read music.) I learned Sousa to Ken-ton, to classical, marching to jazz, and lovedit all. Learning timpani, (kettle drums), wasmy crowning achievement in the drum sec-tion. It became my doorway to the sym-phony and a great appreciation for theclassics. During my 21 years with sym-phony orchestras I had many occasions toguest conduct. Great fun.

Music offers so much more than just howto whistle a happy tune or share the har-mony at church. It teaches concentration,the importance of practice, goal setting,teamwork, appreciation, and history. Theeyes and the ears benefit… and the heartlearns to dance. With the exception of fam-ily, absolutely nothing has contributed moreto the joy of my life than music and I haveloved watching it spread to my extendedfamily. I am surrounded by talent born ofthat old Baldwin.

There are lots of children, grandchildren,and great grands in our family—so I imag-ine that piano still has a bright future. Ihope there is an old piano and a collectionof SCHAUM music books in your family.If so, don’t let anything get lost. Hand itdown… gently, giving ‘thanks for the mem-ories’… from Chop Sticks to Brahms, IrvinBerlin, and beyond. Who knows, some-one in your family may tour the world usingmusic as their vehicle.

‘How do I get to Carnegie Hall? Practicemy child, practice’.

George and Peggy Goldtrap are bothactors, speakers, and writers and may bereached at [email protected]

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by Julie Spears, Kidney Educator

Iam not a physician. I am a kid-ney educator who wants to shareinformation in the hope that youwill take action to: 1) learn if you

or a loved one have kidney impairment;2) understand more about it; and, ifnecessary, 3) slow down the progres-sion of kidney disease in your ownbody. Not everyone understands “doc-tor-talk,” so I am writing at my ownlevel of understanding to make thisinformation more accessible.

What Do Kidneys Do? What do you think the purpose of

your kidneys is? Most people thinkit’s strictly urine output, and that aslong as you’re making urine, your kid-neys are working. Not true!

You or a loved one could have kid-ney disease and not have a clue—that’swhy kidney disease is known as asilent killer. You see, its early symp-toms are so mild (if there are any atall), they’re often missed completely.It’s estimated that one in nineAmerican adults has some form ofkidney disease—and 90 percent ofpeople who have it, don’t know it.People often come into the doctor’soffice or hospital never knowing theyhave kidney disease.

The leading causes of kidney dis-ease are diabetes, high blood pressure,and hereditary diseases such as poly-cystic kidney disease and lupus. Otherrisk factors include heart disease, obe-sity, family history, and age over 60.

Your KidneysYour kidneys are about the size of

your fist and sit in your lower backregion. Their job is to filter toxins andwaste through your urine. If your kid-neys are not working properly, you maystill make the same amount of urinebut those toxins will stay in the body,and that’s not good!

Kidney function is measured in fivestages, and these are important for youto know. They are based on glomeru-lar filtration rate (GFR). The GFR iscalculated based on a formula for yourage, race, sex, and serum creatinine (amarker in your blood). The serum cre-atinine is useful to evaluate the kidneys’efficiency, but since we are looking forsimple, the GFR is what we’ll concen-trate on here. The GFR tells us whatpercentage of a person’s kidneys arefunctioning.

Normal(?) Serum Creatinine Levels:0.6 to 1.6

Stage 1: Normal – 100 to 90%Stage 2: Mild – GFR 60 to 89%Stage 3: Moderate – GFR 30 to 59%People with 60% function and lower

should be referred to a nephrologist.

Stage 4: Severe – GFR 15 to 29% People at this stage need kidney

education and regular blood work.They can be helped by changes inmedication and diet.

Stage 5: Kidney failure – GFR15%or less

At this stage, dialysis or a kidneytransplant is needed to live. People atthis stage can learn about modalities ordifferent types of dialysis.

Example: 41-year-old white male,serum creatinine at 1.6, has a GFR of 48,which indicates Stage 3 kidney disease.

(Calculation from http://www.davita.com/gfr-calculator/index.cfm)

If you look at the serum creatininelevel of 1.6, you would think this isnormal. However, if we put the calcu-lation in place that the laboratories do,we show Stage 3 kidney disease.

When the kidneys’ function is 45% orless, you should be referred to a nephrol-ogist. People sometimes confuse thenephrologist with the urologist, as bothspecialize in kidneys; however, nephrol-ogists treat kidney disease.

When you see a nephrologist, theywill monitor your kidneys and otherproblems the kidney disease may becausing, such as anemia or bone dis-ease. Your nephrologist can only tell howyour kidneys are doing by analyzingyour blood.

People often tell me they have beenseeing a physician for years and arejust being told they have kidney dis-ease at Stage 5. They are scared andangry at this point, and understand-ably so. This is sad to me, becausekidney disease progression, if chronic,can be seen 10 to 20 years prior to endstage renal disease (kidney failure, orStage 5). Seeing a nephrologist atStage 3, and receiving kidney educa-tion, can add years to one’s life andyears without dialysis. It is a fact thateducated patients slow down the pro-gression of kidney disease.

It is important to keep all your doctorappointments and always bring in allmedications, even those taken over thecounter. Ask your doctor today at whatpercent your kidneys are functioning,and get a referral to a nephrologist if thisnumber is less than 45 percent. This sim-ple step could keep you off the dialysismachine for years.

Education is power. You have a voiceand a choice!

Classes are provided at no cost inmany local areas so you can learn moreabout kidney disease. For more infor-mation on KidneySmart education clas-ses, call 888-My-Kidney today or visitKidneySmart.org

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Only 17 million living Amer-icans had reached their65th birthdays when OlderAmericans Month was es-

tablished in 1963. About a third ofolder Americans lived in poverty andthere were few programs to meet theirneeds. Interest in older Americans andtheir concerns was growing, however.In April of 1963, President John F.Kennedy's meeting with the NationalCouncil of Senior Citizens served as aprelude to designating May as “SeniorCitizens Month.”

Thanks to President Jimmy Carter’s1980 designation, what was once calledSenior Citizens Month, is now calledOlder Americans Month, and has be-come a tradition.

Historically, Older Americans Monthhas been a time to acknowledge thecontributions of past and current olderpersons to our country, in particularthose who defended our country. EveryPresident since JFK has issued a for-mal proclamation during or before themonth of May asking that the entirenation pay tribute in some way to olderpersons in their communities. OlderAmericans Month is celebrated acrossthe country through ceremonies, events,fairs, and other such activities.

Each May, the nation celebrates OlderAmericans Month to recognize olderAmericans for their contributions andprovide them with information to helpthem stay healthy and active. This year,we are focusing on injury prevention withthe theme Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow.

Older adults are at a much higher riskof unintentional injury and even deaththan the rest of the population. Unin-tentional injuries to this population resultin at least 6 million medically treatedinjuries and more than 30,000 deathsevery year. With a focus on safety dur-ing Older Americans Month, the Admin-istration for Community Living plans touse this opportunity to raise awarenessabout this critical issue. By taking con-trol of their safety, older Americans canlive longer, healthier lives.

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Sometimes wishes do come true.The case managers for the Do-mestic Abuse Council wishedfor a new reading rug for the

Hugs & Love Children’s Center for read-ing time and homework hour, and for AfricanAmerican hair care products for the resi-dents in the emergency shelter. Both wishescame true with donations from The Links,Incorporated.

“With domestic violence being so muchin the news recently, it caught our atten-tion and we decided the Domestic AbuseCouncil needed our help,” Dr. Ann Greenwho is the treasurer of the local Links,Incorporated chapter and also sits on thenational Trends Facet Committee.

The Links, Incorporated is an interna-tional service organization which began in1958 and has more than 12,000 membersworldwide. Two hallmarks of the organi-zation are friendship and service. Dr. Greensaid they chose Domestic Abuse Councilbecause of the trends both locally and nation-ally with domestic violence.

Over the years, the Links, Incorporatedhas donated tens of thousands of dollars tocharities and scholarships to college boundhigh school students.

“We’re donating to an agency that needsus and that makes me feel good,” MaeFrances Davis stated. Davis is also a mem-ber of the Daytona Beach Chapter whichhas 24 members.

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An Ormond Beach resident re-cently contacted my office toexpress his concerns aboutroad safety and the traffic

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I was happy to turn over this space to thisgentleman and his driving tips. These are hisaccident-prevention tips, not mine. They’revery good words of advice. If they preventeven one death or serious accident-relatedinjury, his effort will have been well worththe time—the time he spent writing thesafety tips and the time you spend readingthem. Here they are:

When there are two lanes of traffic goingin the same direction and one is backed up,proceed with caution when passing the longline. If you go by fast, a driver in the otherlane might not see you coming until it’s toolate, do a quick lane change—maybe with-out even using his turn signal—and run intoyour vehicle or cause you to hit them.

When signaling to make a turn, glanceinto your rearview mirror to make sure thedriver behind you is paying attention. Oth-erwise, you might need to blow your hornin order to alert the other driver or take eva-sive action.

If you’re waiting to enter a roadway andyou see another vehicle approaching withits turn signal indicating that it will beturning into where you are, don’t just assumethat you can proceed before the vehicle getsto your location. The safest thing to do is towait until the other vehicle has either madeits turn or has driven past you.

If the brake lights on the vehicle in frontof you keep coming on repeatedly, chancesare that the driver is tailgating and is in jeop-ardy of initiating a rear-end collision. Allowyourself space to avoid becoming part of achain reaction.

If you’re approaching a traffic light thathas been green for a while, don’t assume thatit will stay green. Instead of trying to speedthrough it, travel at a reasonable enoughspeed so that you can stop in time withouthaving to slam on your brakes.

Watch out for drivers who make abruptchanges, like suddenly stopping short andmaking a turn. Avoid hitting them by keep-ing a safe distance and being ready stop.

If you want to get in front of a vehiclenext to you that has a lot of space betweenit and the vehicle in front of it, pull upahead and signal while gradually edgingin before moving all the way over. Let thedriver know your intentions to avoid a pos-sible collision.

When in the left-turn lane and waitingfor oncoming traffic to go first, don’t turnyour wheels until you’re ready to proceed.If your wheels are turned and an inatten-tive driver rear-ends you, it will push youinto oncoming traffic.

When you’re first in line at a red light andthere’s a large vehicle next to you obstruct-ing your view, don’t just pull out as soonas the light turns green. There could bepedestrians still crossing or another driverrunning a red light across your path.

Avoid quick, abrupt lane changes and get-ting too close to the vehicle that you want tobe behind. Other drivers might slow downor even stop short at the same time, possi-bly resulting in a collision.

Remember that Florida law requiresmotorists to yield to pedestrians in a stripedcrosswalk where there is no traffic signal.

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Each May, groups and organiza-tions around the nation join incelebrating Older AmericansMonth. Established in 1963,

Older Americans Month provides an op-portunity for our nation to recognize seniorsfor their many contributions and shareimportant information to help them stayhealthy and active.

This year’s theme is Safe Today, HealthyTomorrow. Social Security has somethingto help keep you safe and healthy: a suiteof online services. Rather than driving ortaking public transportation to a localoffice, you can use our secure, free onlineservices to handle much of your SocialSecurity business. With the amount of timeyou save, you’ll have more time to spendwith the grandkids or have time for a briskwalk around the neighborhood or local park.

Before going for that walk, though, visitwww.socialsecurity.gov Whether you al-ready receive benefits or you’re just startingto think about retirement, it’s a great timeto open a my Social Security account.

What’s my Social Security? It’s a secureonline account that allows you immediateaccess to your personal information. Dur-ing your working years, you can use mySocial Security to view your Social Secu-rity Statement to check your earnings recordand see estimates of the future retirement,disability and survivor benefits you and

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Q: In about 1949, I received a 78-rpmrecord album of Bozo At The Circus. Thealbum featured colorful illustrations ofcircus animals and two records that con-tained the story. I still have it and wonderif it is rare.

—Jimmy, Metarie, LA

A: Alan W. Livington created the orig-inal concept for Bozo The Clown. PintoColvig, a former vaudeville headliner, radioactor, and, yes, circus performer, becamethe voice of Bozo on the recorded storiesissued by Capitol Records. The set youhave was issued in 1946 and it became sopopular that the company began promot-ing Bozo as Bozo The Capitol Clown. In1949, KTTV-TV in Los Angeles was thefirst to air a Bozo televised series, and itsoon became one of the most popular syn-dicated programs for children.

Most of the copies I've seen in shopsand at antiques malls have been priced inthe $15 to $25 range.

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Summer is right around the cor-ner, and many of us will bespending more time outdoorswith our pets. It is great to allow

pets some time outside enjoying the freshair, but there are precautions that should betaken. The summer months present a fewhazards to our pets that can be avoided.

Just like humans, pets are prone to sun-burn, especially with the direct exposureto sunlight here in Florida. Pets with shorteror thinner hair are at a higher risk thanthose with a thick, long coat. Sunscreencan be used for pets that spend extendedperiods outdoors, but be careful to choosea product that is safe for your pet. Some

sunscreens can be toxic in large amounts.Remember that most pets are constantlygrooming themselves, so they will oftenlick sunscreen off their fur. Products thatare specifically made for pets are avail-able. When in doubt, check with your vet-erinarian to find a product that is safe andeffective for your pet.

In parts of Flagler County and a coupledesignated areas of Volusia County, petscan play on the beach and in the ocean.While your dog is enjoying the beach, keepan eye on him to make sure he is not ingest-ing salt water. Dogs do not realize the dan-ger of drinking salt water, but it can causehypernatremia (salt poisoning).

Keep a source of fresh water with youduring any beach visits to help discourageyour pup from drinking ocean water.

Fleas and ticks can be a year-round prob-lem for Florida pets, but they are espe-cially pesky in the warm, humid summermonths. A wide variety of products are avail-able to protect your pet from these pests,including pills, spot treatments, sprays, andcollars, just to name a few. Always consultwith a veterinarian to determine which prod-uct(s) will work best for your pet. Somepets can be sensitive to these medications.

While many pet owners enjoy takingtheir best friend along for a ride, pets shouldnever be left in a car, especially in the sum-

mer heat. On a 90-degreeday, the interior tempera-ture of a car can reach 160degrees in less than 10minutes. Even with the windows cracked,temperatures increase rapidly and createan extremely dangerous environment forpets. Animals can suffer brain damage orheat stroke in a matter of minutes whenleft in a hot car. Only take your pet withyou on a car trip if you know they will beable to come along wherever you go. Oth-erwise, they should stay safely at home.

Tyler Stover is the Community OutreachDirector of Halifax Humane Society in Day-tona Beach: 386-274-4703, ext. 320.

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Q: We self-installed a kitchen faucet lastyear, an expensive single-lever unit with afaucet that curves up several inches highso that there's plenty of room for pots andpans underneath. For several weeks now,whenever I turn off the water, a thin streamof water continues trickling out of the faucetfor several minutes. I make sure to pushthe lever all the way down when I turn itoff, but that doesn't fix it. How do werepair this?

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The most likely problem with the fau-cet is a faulty cartridge, and in a unit thatwas only purchased about a year ago, thatpart should be covered in the faucet's war-ranty. Contacting the manufacturer throughthe number given to determine whether areplacement cartridge is needed.

If you can't find those documents, go tothe manufacturer's website and look up thefaucet model—a manual may be availableonline along with a contact number. Or, ifit's out of warranty but you have thereceipt, contact the store where you boughtthe faucet; some home-improvement storeshave return or parts replacement policies

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However, in the event you have lost moneywithin the life insurance due to internal costsor poor market performance, a 1035 exchangemay allow you to retain your “cost basis”(after tax amount of premiums paid).

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• A Pennsylvania man, head of a veteranssupport group, defrauded the VA for sevenyears, taking $178,000 in healthcare andpension benefits he wasn't entitled to. Hestole a veteran's identity to pull off thetheft. He'll get three years of supervised re-leased and must pay back the money

• At the William Jennings Bryan DornVA medical center in South Carolina, VAOIGresponded to allegations that there werehigh instances of surgical infections. Theydetermined that infection control was frag-mented and inconsistent.

• In West Haven, Connecticut, inspectorsfound that lack of staff, incomplete andinconsistent procedures, and poor trainingresulted in operating rooms that weren'tnecessarily clean. Additionally, safeguardsweren't in place for safe handling of infec-tious patients at the same time as nonin-fectious patients.

• A former director of a medical center inOhio was guilty of 64 charges. A two-year

investigation uncovered fraud, conspiracy,and money laundering, which resulted fromtaking bribes from contractors and provid-ing inside information. The loss to the gov-ernment was approximately $20 million.

• A Florida VA medical center police offi-cer was found guilty of using law enforce-ment's computers to get personal infor-mation on a military servicemember. Hethreatened to post explicit photos on socialmedia unless the victim paid money.

• A pharmacist at the VA medical centerin Nashville diverted a large amount ofdrugs while working night shift.

• In Pennsylvania, a contract employeefiled fraudulent time sheets, claiming towork 100 hours a week when no work wasactually done. The contract company reim-bursed the VA for $78,000.

I hope the VAOIG has an adequate bud-get to keep doing what they do. Theydeserve every dime they get, and more.

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I hinted through gritted teeth: “Youknow, I sure could use some help inhere. Not now, hon. I just sat down. Ineed a break. I'll help in the morn-ing, Okay?”

I finished in the kitchen and stompedup the stairs. Derek was blissfully (ordeliberately) oblivious to my resent-ment. By the time I was done with thelaundry, it was past 10 o'clock!

That's when I had my epiphany:There is no official end to my work-day at home. Even if I worked untilmidnight every night, I still wouldn'tget absolutely everything done aroundthe house. A huge weight lifted as Irecognized this futility. What a relief!Since I couldn't get everything doneevery day, I would just do my best andend my shift at a certain time. Rightthen I designated 8:30 as a end time tomy shift.

The next night looked a little dif-ferent. After putting the kids to bed, itwas already 8:15. Since I only had 15minutes until my workday ended, I tack-led the kitchen with more enthusiasmthan I have ever known. I didn't realize Icould load the dishwasher, wash pots,and wipe counters with gusto.

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On April 30, 1888, a hailstorm dev-astates the farming town of Moradabad,India, killing 230 people and thousandsof farm animals. Most of the victims diedinstantly when hail the size of orangesrained down from the sky, striking them.

On April 28, 1897, the Chickasawand Choctaw, two of the Five Civi-lized Tribes, become the first to agreeto abolish tribal government and com-munal ownership of land. By 1902,the other three tribes—the Cherokees,Seminoles and Creeks—followed suit,finally throwing open all of Indian Ter-ritory to white settlement.

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On May 3, 1980, 13-year-old CariLightner of Fair Oaks, California, iskilled by a drunk driver while walkingalong a quiet road when the car swervesout of control and strikes her. Cari'stragic death compelled her mother,Candy Lightner, to found the popularorganization Mothers Against DrunkDriving (MADD).

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