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October 9, 2015

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Don’t Let The Flu Mean MissingMemorable Moments

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How many of your great ideashave already been turned intousable material? There’s reallynothing new under the sun…

but there are things available that we havenot learned how to make usable.

When television came on the market,my brother noticed that TV sets were usu-ally placed in the corner of a room on anangle, to be watched by all. He drew up aplan for a television shaped like a triangleto fit in the corner. Nothing came of it butexcitement reigned until a new idea camealong. That is the nature of creative folks.

I have a relative who loves old cars. Healso loves new ideas. He was planning a tripup north, I heard he was fueling his dieselautomobile with used cooking oil. Ha ha, Ithought… until I asked if it was true. Herevved up the motor to prove it and I couldsmell French fries. He made the trip toPennsylvania and back without a hitch.

That’s why, when searching for otherinformation on the internet, I clicked on anarticle called Fueled By Lemonade. WhatAn Idea! While searching the internet forsomething entirely different, I ran acrossthe research by Toyota concerning their Miraiautomobile. It was all about our abilities toconvert many things to hydrogen, the “mostabundant element in the universe.”

Renewable energy like wind, water, andsolar energy is everywhere, to help produceelectricity. The report tells us that hydrogenlets us store that electricity to use as needed.Storing energy in the form of hydrogen, it

can be put through a fuel cell to create elec-tricity that could power automobiles, build-ings, etc.

This fascinating message was shared bycreators of the Mirai Toyota makers. Theytell us that hydrogen is found in many thingsthat are going to waste—like lemonade.

In a 1970 report, lemon became an Amer-ican slang term for a car that is found to bedefective after purchase. I’ve also heardthat “the lemon fruit is impossible to eat.” Itmakes great lemonade! I’ve enjoyed a glassof lemonade from the time I could walk! Iview lemonade like the poem titled The Opti-mist. It appeared in 1940 in The Rotarian:

Life handed him a lemon, as life sometimes will do.

His friends looked on in pity, assuming he was through.

They came upon him later, reclining in the shade

In calm contentment, drinking a glass of lemonade.

That lemonade could come to fuel a finenew automobile so... when life gives youlemons, make lemonade.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer forSeniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town…Senior Citizen DaySeniors Today is proud to sponsor the

special Senior Citizen Day at the Volu-sia County Fair, I-4 exit 118 A SR 44,DeLand on Tuesday, Nov. 10! The daywill feature concerts by The Coastersand The Crystals with shows at 4 and7 P.M. Shows are free with fair gate ad-mission which is only $8 for seniors55 or better until 7 P.M.

Veteran’s Day Celebration

Come honor and celebrate our Vet-eran’s with us on Wed., Nov. 11, 9 A.M.to 1 P.M., John Knox Village, 698Monastery Rd., Orange City. Carrabba’sItalian Grill will be catering a free lunchplus a patriotic program, music, and ven-dors. For more information, please call386.677.7060.

Senior GamesJoin the fun! The city of Ormond

Beach needs you. Come enjoy fun, fel-lowship, and friendly competition...there is something for everyone. Reg-istration is now open to everyone age50 or better for the Senior Games thatwill take place Oct. 24–31 in OrmondBeach. There are many sports to pickfrom. Call 386.676.3291.

Natural Smile Seminars

Do you have missing teeth or ill-fit-ting dentures? Find out if dental im-plants are right for you at a free patientinformation day. The seminars are sched-uled at 4 P.M. on Mon., Oct. 26 in PalmCoast and Thurs., Oct. 29 in New SmyrnaBeach. Seating is limited and light re-freshments served. Make your reserva-tion today by calling 386.239.3600.

Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works

on Nov. 3 at 6 P.M.; or Nov. 4 at 10 A.M.at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach.Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386. 671.9150or [email protected] andleave name and date you wish to attend.

Dinosaur Fall Festival

The Edgewater Public Library, 103W. Indian River Blvd., will host a freeDinosaur Fall Festival from 3 to 4:30 P.M.Wednesday, Oct. 14. Bring the grandkidsfor activities that will include dinosaur-themed games, crafts, prizes, face paint-ing, and a 3-D printer demonstration.Snacks and balloons will be available.For more information, call the library at386.424.2916.

Medicare AdvantageSeminars

Florida Hospital Care Advantage isoffering numerous seminars throughoutVolusia and Flagler counties. Learnhow you can have $0 PCP copay, noreferrals, no deductibles, $0 premiumplans, and access more than 3,000 pro-viders! Attend a seminar and earn a $10gift card too. For dates, times, locations,see our ad on page A-3. To RSVP call1.877.425.8816.

Bel Canto ConcertCome enjoy this special concert as the

Bel Cando singers of Daytona present Massin D major, Op.86 on Sun., Oct. 18 at 3:30P.M. at Westminster By The Sea Presbyter-ian Church, 3221 S. Peninsula Dr., Day-tona Beach Shores. There will be additionalperformance repertoire as well. A $10 dona-tion is requested. Also, save the dates forfuture concerts: Dec. 6–Christmas With TheBel Canto Singers; Feb. 28 & March 6–Maters Of The Heart; and May 15– SaluteTo Armed Forces Day.

Parkinson’s WalkThe Parkinsons’s Association needs

you for the 8th annual Sole Supports funwalk on Sat., Nov. 7 beginning at 10 A.M.Registration begins at 9 A.M. at PortOrange Civic Center, 1000 City CenterCircle. There will be exhibitors, food,prizes, goodie bags, entertainment, andmore! If you can’t walk you can still help.Your donations are greatly appreciated.For more infumation, call Vince Kinslerat 386.676.6375.

Creepy Candlelight ToursDeBary Hall, 198 Sunrise Blvd. plans

creepy candlelight tours of DeBary HallHistoric Site at 6 and 7 P.M. Oct. 16and 30. Guests can expect some mildfrights as they are escorted through thenarrow hallways and darkened rooms.Staff and volunteers will share spookystories and tell tales with tragic ends.Reservations are required; call 386.668.3840. Admission is $10 per person.Children under 12 will not be admitted.

Guest NightSong Of The Coast Sweet Adeline

chorus invites all women who enjoysinging to a Guest Night on Mon., Oct.26 at 7 P.M at Tomoka United MethodistChurch, 1000 Old Tomoka Rd., OrmondBeach. Learn the art of acappella singingbarbershop style in 4 part harmony andsing with chorus members. Guests don'tneed a lot of musical experience. Formore information, call 386.252.0300or visit the website: songofthecoast.org

Parkinson’s MeetingThe Parkinson Association of Day-

tona Beach is pleased to announce thatit will host Neurosurgeon Dr. BradleyWallace, with Baptist Medical Centerin Jacksonville, and Chris Larson ofMedtronic on Wed., Oct. 28 from 2–3:30 P.M. at the Daytona Beach RegionalLibrary, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. In thisopen forum presentation Dr. Wallace& Mr. Larson will discuss Deep BrainStimulation (DBS) Surgery for peoplewith Parkinson’s disease. During theprogram participants will have theopportunity to hear from others whohave experienced this surgery. Reser-vations for this event are required bycalling 386.676.6375.

Cancer: The New ApproachLeslie Larsen leads this free discus-

sion about BCM-95, Curcumin, andBoswellia in PubMed studies on Wed.,Oct. 21, 7 P.M. Please RSVP by callingLove Whole Foods at 386.767.6543 orby sign-up in store at 1633 Taylor Rd.,Port Orange.

GMOs: The HiddenAgenda

Join Love Whole Foods for a discus-sion about genetically modified organ-isms with local renowned environmentalactivist Erin Elizabeth and special guestand world renowned health advocateand author Dr. Joseph Mercola (Merco-la.com). Please RSVP by calling, 386.677.5236 or sign-up in store at 275Williamson Blvd., Ormond Beach.

Book SigningThe latest book, Runaway Girl: A

Nurse's Story by Lois Gerber, will behighlighted at a book signings at JavaJungle, Saturday, October 17, 11:30 A.M.to 1:30 P.M., 2450 S. Ridgewood Ave.South Daytona.

Support GroupAlcoholics AnonymousAlcoholics Anonymous is a fellow-

ship of men and women who sharetheir experiences, strength, and hope.The only requirement for membershipis a desire to stop drinking. There areno dues or fees. Call 888.756.2930.

Hurting Yourself With Food?Are you tired of Yo-Yo dieting? Are

you addicted to food? There is hope.Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous(FA) is a solution for all forms of foodaddiction. People have found recov-ery from overeating, under eating, andbulimia in FA. For information, callthe FA Hotline at 772.878.9657.

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EditorBonnie Gragg

Staff WritersKitty Maiden

Peggy & George Goldtrap

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We Walked For A Cure; And Our StepsMade The Difference…

We Know... Alzheimer’s disease is robbing us of our

loved ones; it is robbing them of theirmemories; it is robbing future generationsof their families and their financial stabil-ity… so, we walk.

We walked in Volusia County for twomiles at the beautiful Riverfront Park onSeptember 12. We walked in Flagler Countyat the breathtaking seaside Veteran’s Parkon September 26. We walked side-by-sidewith you; we held our flowers up high; andleft inspired for a new, more profoundlyhopeful future in the fight to end Alz-heimer’s disease.

What Did You Do To Help?For the first time, Flagler County sur-

passed its goal of $42,800! We exceededour expectations in this vibrant communitywith special thanks and appreciation to theamazing leadership of our Walk Committee,our dedicated volunteers, our generous spon-sors and the inspiring walk teams that broughtfriends, families, and coworkers! We wantedto take a moment to highlight our top teamfundraiser: Parks Dermatology and theirteam, Sweet Sue’s Strollers who raised over$12,000; and to our top individual fundraiser,Miss Adeline Nelson who raised almost $800by herself!

In Volusia County, we are 79 percentof our goal, so there’s still timeto donate! Every dollar helpsus realize our goal that muchsooner! We need to raise$65,000 in this beautiful, car-ing community. Special thanksand appreciation to the won-derful Walk Committee inVolusia County, volunteers,sponsors and walk teams. Topteam, Brookdale Senior Liv-ing raised over $3,000 for theVolusia County Walk; while Heidi Webbraised over $1,500 by herself!

Why The Walk To End Alzheimer’sIs Making A Difference

This year, there is reason to be cau-tiously optimistic. Your dollars are goingto research that is producing some promis-ing science and possible treatments forthe future.

To learn more about the Alzheimer’s Asso-ciation International Conference held inWashington, DC, visit www.alz.org/aaicIn March, nearly 70 counties were repre-sented; and there were over, 1,800 presen-tations from all over the globe. Out of thatconference, there were some interestingearly phase clinical trials and studies beingdone in the name of treating and eventuallyendingAlzheimer’sdisease. One study focusedon aerobic exercise three times a week and aMediterranean-style diet to possibly loweryour risk for mild cognitive impairment.Just a few examples of how raising moneyfor Walks translates into research, support,and education.

We are adding new Memories in theMaking® art classes for those in the early

stages of dementia in more areas and pro-viding increased offerings of educationprograms to help caregivers feel equippedand supported.

For details about the research, our pro-grams, or donations, call us at: 1.800.272.3900 or visit us at act.alz org/ flaglercountyor act.alz.org/volusiacounty

Alzheimers’ AssociationThanks The Community

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Schillingerthanks DaytonaBeach Chief of

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by George Goldtrap

As the late Paul Harvey wouldsay, “Now, the rest of thestory” Fifteen years ago Iwrote my first story for Seniors

Today. Here now is how that story ended…and what a happy ending.

On Thursday, December 30, 2000 Peg andI invited two old Tennessee friends for lunch.He was recovering from recent heart surgeryso Doris told us about his symptoms andsubsequent successful surgery. After a greatvisit, good food, and lots of laughs, they left.

After we closed the door, rather matter-of-factly I told Peg I had the same symp-toms... and in fact was having them at thatvery instance. I had been working on tellingher for several weeks, and this seemed theopportune moment. Off to the ER.

Multiple tests showed blocked arteries,(mud in the blood). Further tests would con-firm.A cardiologist said I needed to be cathed(peek inside the veins). Alas, it was a holi-day weekend, so I was sent home with acheery prescription: “Stay alive until nextyear, then we’ll cath.

Holidays over, Tuesday the 4th, I resumednormal activity except beach running.

On the 11th the Dr. reviewed test results.(Why can't they get one hour service at Wal-greens like everybody else?) His conclu-sion, 'We'll need to cath you,’ put dye in yourveins and look around. That sounded likefun so I said, 'let's get groin!'

Next day, everybody is at work, sober, andcheerful. My insurance company says, ‘Yes,we’ll cooperate.’ I'm so thankful for businessmen who can make good medical decisions.

The surgeon promised me that he wasvery good at cathing, adding he had donethis ‘hundreds of times.’ I found it interest-ing that someone who looked like a highschool student could have such extensiveexperience. He said he had been playing vir-tual reality games since he was six.

Doc said, ‘We'll just go in and look around,but I want your permission to proceed if I seeanything that needs immediate attention.’Not in a position to argue with a masked man,I said, ‘why not.’

In he went. Left turn here, right jag there... oops, watch that kidney. During all this,I was awake and watching via the monitor.Once I saw Wolf Blitzer reporting on my

progress. It was just like the old days whenI was a television studio director... except Icouldn’t call the camera shots!

Everything went smoothly. I had severalblockages... ranging from 70–90 percent,two of which could not be corrected but wereso small as not to matter. Others were in the'do it now' category. The procedure, angio-somethingorother, took 2 hours, but wasthe right choice. In the worst blockage, whichwas 'Y' shaped, he placed a long stent, whichhe described as a rolled up piece of chickenwire which expands once inside the vein.Then he placed a second, shorter stent inthe other 'leg' of the 'Y' by going through themiddle of the first stent. This is done with a'balloon' wire which expands the vein, butallowing room to work. All of this began inthe groin and finished with a groan.

I was in recovery overnight with a newnickname... 'The groin in 502.' Next day Ineeded 'recovery' from the awakenings dur-ing the night... take this, take that. Wouldyou like a sleeping pill? For what... I ask?

A bit sore but otherwise perky, I wenthome the next day in time to eat out. Dr.says in 2 weeks I can resume normal activityincluding walking and gradual running onthe beach. Eventually, I hope to also recovermy modesty.

Skip forward fifteen years to Sept, 2015.After diet changes, 10 years of cholesterolDraino, many walks, gym visits, and soft-ball games, I am much improved and sincemy last check-up, with the exception ofaspirin, off all meds… yes all. No matterhow you cut it… that’s a great finish.

I'm thankful for a caring wife, modernmedicine, and good doctoring. I’m thankfulfor the Ormond Memorial experienced heartcare team. I’m thankful that I could eatcheese for at least 62.8 years. The surgeonsaid don’t even dream about BBQ ribs.

If you feel the chest tightening and evenminor associated pain, get thee to your doc-tor… NOW!

Let’s talk again…say around 2030.

Stent Makes The Heart Grow Stronger

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Like most crimes, mail theft isa crime of opportunity thatcan happen to anyone, any-where, and of course, at any

time. Thieves don’t just target seeminglyvaluable mail, such as checks. In thewrong hands, others items includingutility bills, credit card, or bank state-ments and credit applications can beused to steal your identity, finance aspending spree in your name, and drainone or all of your bank account.

Fortunately, there aresome precautions thatyou can take to signifi-cantly reduce your riskof becoming a victim ofmail theft. Here are some tips from theU.S. Postal Service on how you can pre-vent thieves from stealing your mail:• Don’t put bills in your mailbox for

pickup by your carrier. Instead, dropthem off in a blue postal collectionbox or at your local Post Office.

• Never send cash or coins through themail. Use checks or money orders.

• Contact the issuing agency if youdon’t receive a check, food coupon,credit card, or other valuable pieceof mail that you were expecting.

• Watch the mail when you’re expect-ing a new credit card that you appliedfor or a re-issued card that has expired.Immediately contact the issuer if thecredit card doesn’t arrive.

• When ordering new checks, don’thave them sent to your home. Makearrangements to pick them up atthe bank instead.

• Pick up your mail promptly after delivery. Don’t leave it in your mail-box overnight. If you won’t be homewhen important items are expected,ask a trusted friend or neighbor topick up your mail.

• Tell your Post Office when you’llbe out of town so they can hold yourmail until you return.

• If you change your address, immedi-ately notify your Post Office andanyone you do business via the mail.While nothing is foolproof, practic-

ing these safety tips will greatly reduceyour chances of becoming a victim ofmail theft.

From TheSheriff

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Mail Fraud


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While the cold and flu sea-son often coincides withholiday celebrations andfamily get-togethers, there

are preventative measures that families cantake to stay healthy and not miss out.

To help you get to the next “can’t miss”life event, consider these preventative tips:• Get an annual flu shot. It’s the most

effective way to help prevent the spreadof influenza. You can get a vaccine atany of the more than thousands of cliniclocations across the country. The flu shotis available every day at many locationswith no appointment needed. As a preventive service under the Afford-

able Care Act, it’s fully covered and avail-able at no cost through most insuranceplans, including Medicare Part B.

The pharmacy can also be a one-stopshop for flu prevention resources, includ-ing over-the-counter cold and flu remedies,multivitamins, and anti-bacterial products.• Seniors, take extra precaution. There’s

a high-dose flu shot designed for those65 and older, who have a greater riskof severe illness from the flu.

• Plan ahead: the earlier, the better. It takesup to two weeks for your immunity tobuild up after getting a flu shot. TheCenters for Disease Control and Preven-tion (CDC) recommends that everyonewho is at least 6 months old get a flushot as soon as the vaccine is available.

• Stay home if you’re ill. While it mayseem like a no-brainer, two-thirds ofemployed Americans would still go towork even if they were feeling ill withflu-like symptoms. It’s important tounderstand the preliminary symptomsof the flu and, if you experience them,to stay home. This will help bolster yourimmune system and prevent the germsfrom spreading.

• Practice healthy habits. Door handles,desks, and other everyday items areridden with germs. Wash your handsfrequently with soap and warm waterfor at least 20 seconds and avoid touch-ing your mouth and eyes. Additionally,eat nutritious foods, drink plenty of water,and get sufficient sleep to keep yourimmune system in top shape. Leadby example to educate children aboutthese habits.


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What’s In The StarsFor The Week Of October 12

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Althoughpractical situations continue to dominatethis week, there's time for the Lamb toindulge in the fun things in life—likemaybe taking a special someone out.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Thisweek favors relationships. Take time torenew old ones, and make time to gowhere new friends can be found. Also,expect news about a business deal.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Youshould be seeing some progress on thatnew workplace situation. Family mattersmight demand more attention, and you'llwant to set aside time to deal with them.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A rela-tionship might present some challengesyou never expected. After talking thingsout, you might want to consider takingsome time to assess what you've learned.LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) A disappoint-ing response to a request might dampenthe Lion's spirits. You might want to askthe reasons behind it. What you learn canbe important in a future undertaking.VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A once-volatile situation should be settled by now,giving you a chance to refocus on a pro-ject you've been planning for. Look for aninterested party to rally to your support.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A businessmatter that unexpectedly turns into a per-sonal situation could create complications.Best to resolve the matter now before toomuch harm can be done.SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Emotionscan run high when they involve personalmatters that no one really wants to talkabout. This could be a good time to cre-ate the means to a workable outcome.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)A positive response to a workplace requestcould lead the way to other long-soughtchanges. Congratulations. A personal sit-uation also takes a welcome turn.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)Patience pays off, as that once-overwhelm-ing work situation continues to becomeeasier to handle on a one-by-one basis.Look for positive news from a colleague.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) It mightbe a good idea to take more time to re-assess your next move in working out acomplex situation. You could benefit froma new perspective on the matter. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Youmight want to consider making time todiscuss a change of plans with everyoneconcerned. Be prepared to explain youractions and listen to alternatives.


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Dear Paw's Corner: My son's twocats will not use the litter boxes at all!They will defecate in them, but onlyurinate on the carpet or floor. We helpedhim clean the carpets, which seemedto help some, and blocked off areasthey were urinating on. Now they justgo in a different spot. Our vet said totake the lids off the three boxes, butthat didn't work. What will help stopthe madness?

—Tim H., Orange City

Dear Tim: Litter-box avoidance isone of the biggest issues cat ownerscan have. Even when you rule out mostof the possible causes, the problem maynever be totally solved. However, you'retaking some good steps to minimize it.

First, your son is in touch with thecats' vet. This is important in order torule out any illness, such as a urinarytract infection, causing elimination out-side the box. Second, you've thoroughlycleaned the soiled areas and tried tokeep the cats away. Third, access tothe boxes is unimpeded because thelids are off.

Now it's time to try a few more things.A keep-away spray, available at pet sup-ply stores, could make the marked areasmuch less desirable. Cleaning both thecarpet and the padding underneath withan enzymatic cleaner that neutralizesodors also can help. Scooping the boxesdaily is essential, too.

Next, observe the cats' behaviorclosely. Is there some conflict? Is onecat preventing the other's access, ordisturbing the other cat while it's try-ing to go? Are both cats marking thecarpet, or just one?

For more tips on solving this prob-lem, go to the ASPCA website at www.aspca.org and do a search for litterbox problems.

Send your questions or tips to [email protected]

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How many of your great ideashave already been turned intousable material? There’s reallynothing new under the sun…

but there are things available that we havenot learned how to make usable.

When television came on the market,my brother noticed that TV sets were usu-ally placed in the corner of a room on anangle, to be watched by all. He drew up aplan for a television shaped like a triangleto fit in the corner. Nothing came of it butexcitement reigned until a new idea camealong. That is the nature of creative folks.

I have a relative who loves old cars. Healso loves new ideas. He was planning a tripup north, I heard he was fueling his dieselautomobile with used cooking oil. Ha ha, Ithought… until I asked if it was true. Herevved up the motor to prove it and I couldsmell French fries. He made the trip toPennsylvania and back without a hitch.

That’s why, when searching for otherinformation on the internet, I clicked on anarticle called Fueled By Lemonade. WhatAn Idea! While searching the internet forsomething entirely different, I ran acrossthe research by Toyota concerning their Miraiautomobile. It was all about our abilities toconvert many things to hydrogen, the “mostabundant element in the universe.”

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can be put through a fuel cell to create elec-tricity that could power automobiles, build-ings, etc.

This fascinating message was shared bycreators of the Mirai Toyota makers. Theytell us that hydrogen is found in many thingsthat are going to waste—like lemonade.

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Life handed him a lemon, as life sometimes will do.

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What’s Happening Around Town…Senior Citizen DaySeniors Today is proud to sponsor the

special Senior Citizen Day at the Volu-sia County Fair, I-4 exit 118 A SR 44,DeLand on Tuesday, Nov. 10! The daywill feature concerts by The Coastersand The Crystals with shows at 4 and7 P.M. Shows are free with fair gate ad-mission which is only $8 for seniors55 or better until 7 P.M.

Veteran’s Day Celebration

Come honor and celebrate our Vet-eran’s with us on Wed., Nov. 11, 9 A.M.to 1 P.M., John Knox Village, 698Monastery Rd., Orange City. Carrabba’sItalian Grill will be catering a free lunchplus a patriotic program, music, and ven-dors. For more information, please call386.677.7060.

Senior GamesJoin the fun! The city of Ormond

Beach needs you. Come enjoy fun, fel-lowship, and friendly competition...there is something for everyone. Reg-istration is now open to everyone age50 or better for the Senior Games thatwill take place Oct. 24–31 in OrmondBeach. There are many sports to pickfrom. Call 386.676.3291.

Natural Smile Seminars

Do you have missing teeth or ill-fit-ting dentures? Find out if dental im-plants are right for you at a free patientinformation day. The seminars are sched-uled at 4 P.M. on Mon., Oct. 26 in PalmCoast and Thurs., Oct. 29 in New SmyrnaBeach. Seating is limited and light re-freshments served. Make your reserva-tion today by calling 386.239.3600.

Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works

on Nov. 3 at 6 P.M.; or Nov. 4 at 10 A.M.at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach.Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386. 671.9150or [email protected] andleave name and date you wish to attend.

Dinosaur Fall Festival

The Edgewater Public Library, 103W. Indian River Blvd., will host a freeDinosaur Fall Festival from 3 to 4:30 P.M.Wednesday, Oct. 14. Bring the grandkidsfor activities that will include dinosaur-themed games, crafts, prizes, face paint-ing, and a 3-D printer demonstration.Snacks and balloons will be available.For more information, call the library at386.424.2916.

Medicare AdvantageSeminars

Florida Hospital Care Advantage isoffering numerous seminars throughoutVolusia and Flagler counties. Learnhow you can have $0 PCP copay, noreferrals, no deductibles, $0 premiumplans, and access more than 3,000 pro-viders! Attend a seminar and earn a $10gift card too. For dates, times, locations,see our ad on page A-3. To RSVP call1.877.425.8816.

Bel Canto ConcertCome enjoy this special concert as the

Bel Cando singers of Daytona present Massin D major, Op.86 on Sun., Oct. 18 at 3:30P.M. at Westminster By The Sea Presbyter-ian Church, 3221 S. Peninsula Dr., Day-tona Beach Shores. There will be additionalperformance repertoire as well. A $10 dona-tion is requested. Also, save the dates forfuture concerts: Dec. 6–Christmas With TheBel Canto Singers; Feb. 28 & March 6–Maters Of The Heart; and May 15– SaluteTo Armed Forces Day.

Parkinson’s WalkThe Parkinsons’s Association needs

you for the 8th annual Sole Supports funwalk on Sat., Nov. 7 beginning at 10 A.M.Registration begins at 9 A.M. at PortOrange Civic Center, 1000 City CenterCircle. There will be exhibitors, food,prizes, goodie bags, entertainment, andmore! If you can’t walk you can still help.Your donations are greatly appreciated.For more infumation, call Vince Kinslerat 386.676.6375.

Creepy Candlelight ToursDeBary Hall, 198 Sunrise Blvd. plans

creepy candlelight tours of DeBary HallHistoric Site at 6 and 7 P.M. Oct. 16and 30. Guests can expect some mildfrights as they are escorted through thenarrow hallways and darkened rooms.Staff and volunteers will share spookystories and tell tales with tragic ends.Reservations are required; call 386.668.3840. Admission is $10 per person.Children under 12 will not be admitted.

Guest NightSong Of The Coast Sweet Adeline

chorus invites all women who enjoysinging to a Guest Night on Mon., Oct.26 at 7 P.M at Tomoka United MethodistChurch, 1000 Old Tomoka Rd., OrmondBeach. Learn the art of acappella singingbarbershop style in 4 part harmony andsing with chorus members. Guests don'tneed a lot of musical experience. Formore information, call 386.252.0300or visit the website: songofthecoast.org

Parkinson’s MeetingThe Parkinson Association of Day-

tona Beach is pleased to announce thatit will host Neurosurgeon Dr. BradleyWallace, with Baptist Medical Centerin Jacksonville, and Chris Larson ofMedtronic on Wed., Oct. 28 from 2–3:30 P.M. at the Daytona Beach RegionalLibrary, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. In thisopen forum presentation Dr. Wallace& Mr. Larson will discuss Deep BrainStimulation (DBS) Surgery for peoplewith Parkinson’s disease. During theprogram participants will have theopportunity to hear from others whohave experienced this surgery. Reser-vations for this event are required bycalling 386.676.6375.

Cancer: The New ApproachLeslie Larsen leads this free discus-

sion about BCM-95, Curcumin, andBoswellia in PubMed studies on Wed.,Oct. 21, 7 P.M. Please RSVP by callingLove Whole Foods at 386.767.6543 orby sign-up in store at 1633 Taylor Rd.,Port Orange.

GMOs: The HiddenAgenda

Join Love Whole Foods for a discus-sion about genetically modified organ-isms with local renowned environmentalactivist Erin Elizabeth and special guestand world renowned health advocateand author Dr. Joseph Mercola (Merco-la.com). Please RSVP by calling, 386.677.5236 or sign-up in store at 275Williamson Blvd., Ormond Beach.

Book SigningThe latest book, Runaway Girl: A

Nurse's Story by Lois Gerber, will behighlighted at a book signings at JavaJungle, Saturday, October 17, 11:30 A.M.to 1:30 P.M., 2450 S. Ridgewood Ave.South Daytona.

Support GroupAlcoholics AnonymousAlcoholics Anonymous is a fellow-

ship of men and women who sharetheir experiences, strength, and hope.The only requirement for membershipis a desire to stop drinking. There areno dues or fees. Call 888.756.2930.

Hurting Yourself With Food?Are you tired of Yo-Yo dieting? Are

you addicted to food? There is hope.Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous(FA) is a solution for all forms of foodaddiction. People have found recov-ery from overeating, under eating, andbulimia in FA. For information, callthe FA Hotline at 772.878.9657.

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EditorBonnie Gragg

Staff WritersKitty Maiden

Peggy & George Goldtrap

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We Know... Alzheimer’s disease is robbing us of our

loved ones; it is robbing them of theirmemories; it is robbing future generationsof their families and their financial stabil-ity… so, we walk.

We walked in Volusia County for twomiles at the beautiful Riverfront Park onSeptember 12. We walked in Flagler Countyat the breathtaking seaside Veteran’s Parkon September 26. We walked side-by-sidewith you; we held our flowers up high; andleft inspired for a new, more profoundlyhopeful future in the fight to end Alz-heimer’s disease.

What Did You Do To Help?For the first time, Flagler County sur-

passed its goal of $42,800! We exceededour expectations in this vibrant communitywith special thanks and appreciation to theamazing leadership of our Walk Committee,our dedicated volunteers, our generous spon-sors and the inspiring walk teams that broughtfriends, families, and coworkers! We wantedto take a moment to highlight our top teamfundraiser: Parks Dermatology and theirteam, Sweet Sue’s Strollers who raised over$12,000; and to our top individual fundraiser,Miss Adeline Nelson who raised almost $800by herself!

In Volusia County, we are 79 percentof our goal, so there’s still timeto donate! Every dollar helpsus realize our goal that muchsooner! We need to raise$65,000 in this beautiful, car-ing community. Special thanksand appreciation to the won-derful Walk Committee inVolusia County, volunteers,sponsors and walk teams. Topteam, Brookdale Senior Liv-ing raised over $3,000 for theVolusia County Walk; while Heidi Webbraised over $1,500 by herself!

Why The Walk To End Alzheimer’sIs Making A Difference

This year, there is reason to be cau-tiously optimistic. Your dollars are goingto research that is producing some promis-ing science and possible treatments forthe future.

To learn more about the Alzheimer’s Asso-ciation International Conference held inWashington, DC, visit www.alz.org/aaicIn March, nearly 70 counties were repre-sented; and there were over, 1,800 presen-tations from all over the globe. Out of thatconference, there were some interestingearly phase clinical trials and studies beingdone in the name of treating and eventuallyendingAlzheimer’sdisease. One study focusedon aerobic exercise three times a week and aMediterranean-style diet to possibly loweryour risk for mild cognitive impairment.Just a few examples of how raising moneyfor Walks translates into research, support,and education.

We are adding new Memories in theMaking® art classes for those in the early

stages of dementia in more areas and pro-viding increased offerings of educationprograms to help caregivers feel equippedand supported.

For details about the research, our pro-grams, or donations, call us at: 1.800.272.3900 or visit us at act.alz org/ flaglercountyor act.alz.org/volusiacounty

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by George Goldtrap

As the late Paul Harvey wouldsay, “Now, the rest of thestory” Fifteen years ago Iwrote my first story for Seniors

Today. Here now is how that story ended…and what a happy ending.

On Thursday, December 30, 2000 Peg andI invited two old Tennessee friends for lunch.He was recovering from recent heart surgeryso Doris told us about his symptoms andsubsequent successful surgery. After a greatvisit, good food, and lots of laughs, they left.

After we closed the door, rather matter-of-factly I told Peg I had the same symp-toms... and in fact was having them at thatvery instance. I had been working on tellingher for several weeks, and this seemed theopportune moment. Off to the ER.

Multiple tests showed blocked arteries,(mud in the blood). Further tests would con-firm.A cardiologist said I needed to be cathed(peek inside the veins). Alas, it was a holi-day weekend, so I was sent home with acheery prescription: “Stay alive until nextyear, then we’ll cath.

Holidays over, Tuesday the 4th, I resumednormal activity except beach running.

On the 11th the Dr. reviewed test results.(Why can't they get one hour service at Wal-greens like everybody else?) His conclu-sion, 'We'll need to cath you,’ put dye in yourveins and look around. That sounded likefun so I said, 'let's get groin!'

Next day, everybody is at work, sober, andcheerful. My insurance company says, ‘Yes,we’ll cooperate.’ I'm so thankful for businessmen who can make good medical decisions.

The surgeon promised me that he wasvery good at cathing, adding he had donethis ‘hundreds of times.’ I found it interest-ing that someone who looked like a highschool student could have such extensiveexperience. He said he had been playing vir-tual reality games since he was six.

Doc said, ‘We'll just go in and look around,but I want your permission to proceed if I seeanything that needs immediate attention.’Not in a position to argue with a masked man,I said, ‘why not.’

In he went. Left turn here, right jag there... oops, watch that kidney. During all this,I was awake and watching via the monitor.Once I saw Wolf Blitzer reporting on my

progress. It was just like the old days whenI was a television studio director... except Icouldn’t call the camera shots!

Everything went smoothly. I had severalblockages... ranging from 70–90 percent,two of which could not be corrected but wereso small as not to matter. Others were in the'do it now' category. The procedure, angio-somethingorother, took 2 hours, but wasthe right choice. In the worst blockage, whichwas 'Y' shaped, he placed a long stent, whichhe described as a rolled up piece of chickenwire which expands once inside the vein.Then he placed a second, shorter stent inthe other 'leg' of the 'Y' by going through themiddle of the first stent. This is done with a'balloon' wire which expands the vein, butallowing room to work. All of this began inthe groin and finished with a groan.

I was in recovery overnight with a newnickname... 'The groin in 502.' Next day Ineeded 'recovery' from the awakenings dur-ing the night... take this, take that. Wouldyou like a sleeping pill? For what... I ask?

A bit sore but otherwise perky, I wenthome the next day in time to eat out. Dr.says in 2 weeks I can resume normal activityincluding walking and gradual running onthe beach. Eventually, I hope to also recovermy modesty.

Skip forward fifteen years to Sept, 2015.After diet changes, 10 years of cholesterolDraino, many walks, gym visits, and soft-ball games, I am much improved and sincemy last check-up, with the exception ofaspirin, off all meds… yes all. No matterhow you cut it… that’s a great finish.

I'm thankful for a caring wife, modernmedicine, and good doctoring. I’m thankfulfor the Ormond Memorial experienced heartcare team. I’m thankful that I could eatcheese for at least 62.8 years. The surgeonsaid don’t even dream about BBQ ribs.

If you feel the chest tightening and evenminor associated pain, get thee to your doc-tor… NOW!

Let’s talk again…say around 2030.

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time. Thieves don’t just target seeminglyvaluable mail, such as checks. In thewrong hands, others items includingutility bills, credit card, or bank state-ments and credit applications can beused to steal your identity, finance aspending spree in your name, and drainone or all of your bank account.

Fortunately, there aresome precautions thatyou can take to signifi-cantly reduce your riskof becoming a victim ofmail theft. Here are some tips from theU.S. Postal Service on how you can pre-vent thieves from stealing your mail:• Don’t put bills in your mailbox for

pickup by your carrier. Instead, dropthem off in a blue postal collectionbox or at your local Post Office.

• Never send cash or coins through themail. Use checks or money orders.

• Contact the issuing agency if youdon’t receive a check, food coupon,credit card, or other valuable pieceof mail that you were expecting.

• Watch the mail when you’re expect-ing a new credit card that you appliedfor or a re-issued card that has expired.Immediately contact the issuer if thecredit card doesn’t arrive.

• When ordering new checks, don’thave them sent to your home. Makearrangements to pick them up atthe bank instead.

• Pick up your mail promptly after delivery. Don’t leave it in your mail-box overnight. If you won’t be homewhen important items are expected,ask a trusted friend or neighbor topick up your mail.

• Tell your Post Office when you’llbe out of town so they can hold yourmail until you return.

• If you change your address, immedi-ately notify your Post Office andanyone you do business via the mail.While nothing is foolproof, practic-

ing these safety tips will greatly reduceyour chances of becoming a victim ofmail theft.

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While the cold and flu sea-son often coincides withholiday celebrations andfamily get-togethers, there

are preventative measures that families cantake to stay healthy and not miss out.

To help you get to the next “can’t miss”life event, consider these preventative tips:• Get an annual flu shot. It’s the most

effective way to help prevent the spreadof influenza. You can get a vaccine atany of the more than thousands of cliniclocations across the country. The flu shotis available every day at many locationswith no appointment needed. As a preventive service under the Afford-

able Care Act, it’s fully covered and avail-able at no cost through most insuranceplans, including Medicare Part B.

The pharmacy can also be a one-stopshop for flu prevention resources, includ-ing over-the-counter cold and flu remedies,multivitamins, and anti-bacterial products.• Seniors, take extra precaution. There’s

a high-dose flu shot designed for those65 and older, who have a greater riskof severe illness from the flu.

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Dear Paw's Corner: My son's twocats will not use the litter boxes at all!They will defecate in them, but onlyurinate on the carpet or floor. We helpedhim clean the carpets, which seemedto help some, and blocked off areasthey were urinating on. Now they justgo in a different spot. Our vet said totake the lids off the three boxes, butthat didn't work. What will help stopthe madness?

—Tim H., Orange City

Dear Tim: Litter-box avoidance isone of the biggest issues cat ownerscan have. Even when you rule out mostof the possible causes, the problem maynever be totally solved. However, you'retaking some good steps to minimize it.

First, your son is in touch with thecats' vet. This is important in order torule out any illness, such as a urinarytract infection, causing elimination out-side the box. Second, you've thoroughlycleaned the soiled areas and tried tokeep the cats away. Third, access tothe boxes is unimpeded because thelids are off.

Now it's time to try a few more things.A keep-away spray, available at pet sup-ply stores, could make the marked areasmuch less desirable. Cleaning both thecarpet and the padding underneath withan enzymatic cleaner that neutralizesodors also can help. Scooping the boxesdaily is essential, too.

Next, observe the cats' behaviorclosely. Is there some conflict? Is onecat preventing the other's access, ordisturbing the other cat while it's try-ing to go? Are both cats marking thecarpet, or just one?

For more tips on solving this prob-lem, go to the ASPCA website at www.aspca.org and do a search for litterbox problems.

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