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Recently, when I asked membersof the family to write aboutChristmas, my only granddaugh-ter surprised and shocked me

with her feelings regarding Santa Claus.“Some of my very first memories are

of Christmastime in Florida; cutting downChristmas trees, always finding an orangein my stocking at Nina and Granddaddy’s,wearing my Christmas tank top becauseof the sweltering heat on December 24th

every year—at least it was red. None ofthis compares, however, to my first memoryof real fear. Yes, I was scared of dogs andspiders and things, but none of that com-

pared to the terror I felt every Decemberwhen that chubby guy with a big whitebeard was going to have the audacity toenter my home.”

Maggie related some things that hadterrified her and finished her story with:

“What I’ve never understood, even now,is why we let kids know that justbecause Santa BRINGS us stuff,its okay for him to come into ourhome. So, if I were to go into myneighbor’s house in the middle ofthe night and leave a casserole forthem to enjoy, would I get in trou-ble? The answer is yes, they callthat breaking and entering. How-ever, if it was December 24th—andI was wearing a red suit—that wouldmake it okay.”

To show how we seniors feltabout the coming of Santa Claus,here is the poem I wrote many yearsago for one of my girls. ST

Kitty Maiden is a staff writerfor Seniors Today.

The Best Christmas Ever

You

Name It…by Kitty Maiden

Maggie with Santa— AKA, Chubby Guy With A White Beard.

Best Christmas EverThe little girl was born to be a child who loved a Christmas tree. All the treasures Santa brings; a doll, some toys—stocking things.She’d crawl under the tree to find a music box that she could wind;A baby doll so sleepy-eyed, that wet it’s pants and really cried!She was too small to say it then but her little face had such a grinThat when the family looked her way, she smiled at them as if to say: “This Is The Best Christmas Ever.”

When she became a toddler, she helped decorate the Christmas tree,Preparing for that special day when Santa Claus would come her way.She followed Daddy round the yard and watched him as he worked so hard, Stringing lights to set the scene; wondering... what does it mean?She found it just a bit confusing. Santa Claus was quite amusing;Yet what of Jesus’ wondrous birth? And hymns proclaiming “Peace On Earth?”

Her dad took extra special care, as from the Bible he did share.He took her hand in his and led her to the steps and then he said,“The baby’s birth, a time of joy, when in the manger a little boyWas born... the Son of God, you see; Savior of the world to be.”Her love and faith in Daddy’s way just made her think of how to sayWhen joy and wonder filled her heart, her special words she did impart: “This Is The Best Christmas Ever.”

For her, when starting school she found many children all around; Who had feelings same as she, about a giant Christmas tree!Santa with his jolly mirth... suit of red around his girth; Toys... and reindeer pulling sled, he visited children while in bed…Asleep or trying hard to be, while thinking of the Christmas treeAnd all the presents they would find... big boxes... ribbons all entwined.

Ties to home and family and times around the Christmas tree Instilled such wondrous Christmas joy, she shared with every girl and boy.Her love of Christmas giving grew and love for other people too.Our daughter has a special way of sharing every holiday.With greetings, smiles and a loving heart, her special message to impart;she says the words we love to hear, the same ones she says every year:

“This Is The Best Christmas Ever.”

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Holiday WorshipAre you looking for a warm, friendly

church to celebrate your holidays? HolyCross Lutheran Church, 724 Big TreeRd., South Daytona invites you to attendtheir holiday services. Come on Sunday,Dec. 23 at 8 & 10 A.M. with somethingspecial for the children at 10 A.M. Christ-mas Eve at 6 P.M. is a CommunionService followed by a Christmas CarolSinging at 6:30 P.M. Then stay for thebeautiful Christmas Eve Candlelight Ser-vice beginning at 7 P.M. On ChristmasDay plan to attend a 10 A.M. HeritageChristmas Service. On Dec. 30 join themas they celebrate the New Year at twoservices: 8 and 10 A.M. For more infor-mation, call 386-767-6542.

Free SeminarsARC will host two free seminars in

January. On Jan. 4 at 11 A.M., Dr. RyokoElzey, D.O.M., A.P. and Jack Verhees,P.T. will host Forever Fitness. Discoverthe ultimate answer for pain relief withthe combinations of Acupuncture andphysical therapy. Then on Jan. 7 at 12NOON join Dr. Ryoko Elzey, D.O.M.,A.P. and attend Overcome Weight LossResistance Naturally which can helpyou lose weight and teach you how tokeep the pounds off in a fun group set-ting. Both seminars take place at ARC,4639 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Unit 4,Port Orange. Seating is limited. Pleasecall Sandi at 386-675-8406 to RSVP.

Lunch BunchHoly Cross Lutheran Church, 724

Big Tree Road, South Daytona hostLunch Bunch every Thurs. (except Dec.28) at 12 NOON. Just $5 gets you lunchand bingo with non-monetary prizes.Re servations are required by noon theTuesday prior. Call the church at 386-767-6542. You can also enjoy usingthe computers or browsing around thenew senior center which is open onThursdays from 9 A.M to 12 NOON andthen again from 1:30–3 P.M.

Men’s Winter Softball League

The league will begin on January 7.The season will run through early Marchand each team will be guaranteed 16games. Games will be played at 6:30,7:45, and 9 P.M. You must be 18 years ofage to participate. Game softballs willbe provided. The fee is $620 per teamwhich includes umpires, scorekeepers,balls, etc. For details, or to reserve aspot, please contact the Department ofLeisure Services at 386-676-3250 [email protected]

Ring In The New YearJoin the Brannon Center, 105 South

Riverside Dr., New Smyrna Beach forfor their annual early New Year’s EveFundraiser Party on Mon., Dec. 31 from1-5 P.M. Enjoy a buffet, dancing to musicby The Marc Monteson Quartet andnoisemakers. Advance tickets are $25and $30 the day of the event. For ticketsand more details, call 386-423-9760.

Travel ClubYou are invited to join a travel club

sponsored by High Performance Cruise& Travel. There is no membership feeand you will receive a quarterly newslet-ter. The meeting will be held Wed., Jan.30 from 9:30–11 A.M. at the DaytonaBeach Municipal Golf Course ClubHouse Restaurant. Ted Knight, BusinessDevelopment Manager from PrincessCruise Line will be the presenter. The sem-inar is free and breakfast is on your own.Please call 386-252-4423 or e-mail [email protected]

Pet Vet CruiserVolusia County’s Pet Vet Cruiser has

announced it’s January schedule. Thecruiser offers free and low-cost spay-ing and neutering for pets. Residentsin unincorporated Volusia County cancatch the Pet Vet Cruiser, by appoint-ment, around the county in January. ThisPet Vet Cruiser’s spay and neuter pro-gram is based on income and has asliding-fee scale. Residents seeking freeor low-cost pet spaying and neuteringmust provide proof of income to qual-ify. Appointments for service are re-quired and can be made from 10 A.M.–3 P.M., Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are not accepted. For more detailsabout the ordinance and/or cost, qual-ifications, or to schedule an appoint-ment for the Pet Vet Cruiser, pleasecall 386-323-3575 (Daytona Beach).

Lifetree Cafe Lifetree Cafe is an hour-long expe-

rience packed with interesting stories,fascinating people, and lively conver-sation that will feed your soul. Meetold friends and make new ones. We willmeet each Sunday in January at 9:30 A.M.at Adams Hall, 142 Fairview Avenue,Daytona Beach. It is free and open tothe community. Refreshments will beserved. Topic for Jan. 6 is Body Lan-guage; Jan. 13, Overcoming Hardships;Jan. 20, My Angel Saved Me; and Jan.27–Smile Even When You Think YouCan’t. For questions or more informa-tion, call Sylvia at 386-451-5223 orgo online to www.lifetreecafe.com

Free Caregiver’s DayFirst 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., Jan. 12; Thurs., Feb. 14; Thurs.,March 21; and Thurs., April 18 at FirstUnited Meth odist Church of OrmondBeach. For information, call Sherry at386-677-3581, ext. 311. This is a won-derful opportunity for caregivers to havea break and know that their loved onesare being taken care of in a fun, loving,and safe environment.

Votran ScheduleVotran will not operate bus service

Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25, andNew Year’s Day, Tuesday, Jan. 1, in theGreater Daytona Beach Area, South-east Volusia, and West Volusia Countyareas. Votran night service will close twohours early Christmas Eve, at approxi-mately 10 P.M. on Monday, Dec. 24.For further information, please call 386-761-7700 in Daytona Beach, 386-943-7033 in West Volusia or 386-424-6800in Southeast Volusia.

Holiday Waste Collection ScheduleHousehold Waste Pick Up

No Collection–Tues., December 25 Make Up–Friday, December 28, No Collection–Tuesday, January 1 Make Up–Friday, January 4

Recycle Pick UpNo Collection–Tues., December 25 Make Up–Wednesday, December 26No Collection–Tuesday, January 1Make Up–Wednesday, January 2,Yard Waste Schedule–unchangedIf you have any questions or con-

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Support GroupsGrief Support

A Grief Support Group is now beingformed for those who lost someoneassociated to addiction in Bunnell andthe Daytona Beach area. This is an op-portunity to meet with others who haveexperienced a loss and receive support.There is no cost, but please register bycalling Vonveil Levine at 904-733-9818.

Alzheimer's SupportThe A.C.E.S. (Alzheimer's Caregiver

Education & Support) offer caregiverssupport and practical care suggestions.The group meets the 2nd Saturday eachmonth at Our Lady Of Lourdes, 201University Blvd., Daytona Beach. Fordetails, call 386-214-3833.


We have addressed thebenefits and other mat-ters involving trusts inFlorida various times in

the past. A self-settled revocable or irrev-ocable trust in Florida does not removethe assets from access by one’s creditors.By self-settled we mean a trust in whicha person creates a trust, puts the person’sown assets in the trust, and remains abeneficiary of the trust. Thus, when aperson creates any type of Florida trust,and places his or her own assets intothe trust, and is sued, and a judgment isobtained, the creditor can take the assetsregardless of whether or not they arein a Florida trust. People often think thatplacing their assets into a trust makesthem inaccessible to creditors, taxingauthorities and nursing homes, but thatsimply is not true.

Certain states offer asset protectiontrusts. These trusts are specifically cre-ated in order to allow a person to placehis or her own assets into the out-of-stateasset protection trust and make them un-available to the person’s future creditors.They have to have been created a certainamount of time before a problem arisesin order to be protected. One cannot takeadvantage of such a trust once a prob-lem has already occurred.

Creating an asset protection trust israther expensive, and one must namea trustee in the state that offers the assetprotection trust, which requires an an-nual fee. It probably does not makemuch sense to spend the money to createone unless there is some reason to do so.

Often people couple an out-of-stateasset protection trust with an out-of-state company to hold the assets. Onetransfers the assets into the company,and issues the membership of the com-pany to the asset protection trust. Thecompany is then owned by the assetprotection trust, not the person. So ifthe person is sued, the person is onlya beneficiary of a trust, not an ownerof the asset. Using a company allowsthe person to handle the assets eventhough he or she does not own them.

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Ah, Christmas past. Most seniorsremember it with warmth andnostalgia, shadow images of asweeter, gentler time. We long

for a return to quiet evenings gatheredaround a brightly lit tree, precious home-made ornaments, dancing reflections instrings and strands of light.

Ah, Christmas, the wheezing and sneez-ing began as last winter’s dust and lintclouded the air. Miles of spidery strandsof lights were spread on the floor; the alphaand omega of wiring. All had to be straight-ened before wrapping the tree to the tip-top and setting the angel on high.

Lights! Action! BAZzazzZap! One badbulb darkened all the strands. My vocabu-lary was broadened as dad tried to figureout which ‘blankitty blank blinking’ lightwas the culprit.

Ah, Christmas and angel hair, my fav-orite. It conjured up images of heavenlycreatures fluttering around my magicalcedar tree. The tree didn’t look so magicalin my grandpa’s back lot, but imaginationworks wonders. Mother would spend mostof her time sweeping up dried needles. Mybrother would grudgingly help my dad re-set the tree after it took a tumble when thecat tried to climb it. Angel hair made the treelook surreal, but the teeny shards of glassimbedded in Dad’s skin irritated his psori-asis. Mother tried to initiate joy as she peeledpieces of angel hair from the package. Thestuff never did come out in one piece asadvertised, so our tree looked like it camefrom the ER. No matter, the tree was thestuff of storybooks.

Ah, Christmas, when the whole familygathered at the table for a feast of gluttony,scoops of lovingly prepared and treasuredrecipes. Aprons stained with spills wouldnot be removed until everything was on thetable and secure. Pass the bowls, the plates,pile it on high; this is not the day to diet.Of course, in those days, few people wor-ried about dieting, calories didn’t count andfood was not instantly accessible or avail-able. Christmas was a gastronomic celebra-tion without leftovers.

Ah, Christmas, when you traveled tograndpa’s house crammed in the back of a’37 Chevy, and it was so cold you couldwrite your name on the windows. The heat-ing systems and a noisy fan blowing min-imal warmth, never reaching the rear seatthough the seat was inches from the front.

Ah, nostalgia, the ability to rememberwhat we haven’t repressed. Nostalgia is asecond coat of paint. It’s better crayonsfor our childhood coloring book. Many ofus on the senior stage of life, try to walkwhile looking backwards, and we trip overprogress and future. No, the Christmas weremember will never be again; it’s time tocreate memories for our children.

When we were young, people didn’tbuy things at the stores 365 days a year.

We didn’t have the Internet. A mouse wassomething we tried to trap. Gift cards camein a deck of 52. We actually saved, thenshopped, and we’d never exchange.

Current ads in which children pitch ahissy at the parent or they mock the giftselection would have resulted in a whip-ping, smacking, thrashing, grounding, bedwithout supper, or maybe all of the above.Ingratitude was a serious offense.

Parents always want to please their chil-dren so advertisers take advantage of thatwith music, color, joyous bells, and char-ity. Every trick is used to separate yourcommon sense from your cash. It oftenworks. There’s a reason why retailers callNovember’s date, Black Friday.

Nostalgia is great, but the days of orangesand nuts in a stocking are over. We’re aconsumer driven society. Now we shop soour neighbors can keep their jobs. BuyAmerican is a patriotic imperative. Sup-port your local merchants but don’t crosscheck prices with your phone scan.

We’re supposed to avoid the Big Boxstores to schmooze with mom and pop.We’re economically stressed but prodded tocontinue buying. It’s an economic double-bind; we’re shamed into spending andshamed when we don’t.

Remember the days of lavishly deco-rated store windows displaying incredibletoy trains and exquisitely dressed dolls incustom designed, colorful boxes? Goneare the sidewalks and roller skates.

Today we shop internationally from thecomfort of our easy chair and with only amouse as our companion. We don’t wrap,stamp, or hand-deliver. A few clicks and ourlist is finished. Need a card to go with yourvirtual gift package? Type your personalmessage, then choose the accent and genderyou want on the audio portion of the card.

Our children and grands will remembertheir past electronically; through the magicof digital recordings, flash drives, thumbdrives, cell phones, clouds and yet to comegenius connections and storage. I’ve heardpeople wax nostalgically about DOS, PacMan, Game Boys, and when Superman wasa reporter not a Blogger.

Nostalgia ain’t what it used to be, and yetit is. Nostalgia is whatever we wish toremember; with whomever we wish waswith us; wherever the old paths lead us;whenever we choose to reminisce.

Let’s enjoy our trip to the past, but hastilyreturn to the present or we might miss outon now! ST

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

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CNN reported this study in its Saturdayhealth segment (12/15/12). They linked thespike in US childhood obesity as well asjuvenile type II diabetes to the holy grailof American fast food: the salty/sugaryseesaw addiction.

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Mazzie could just feel the sunwarming her face as she satin an old straight chair on thefront porch of her and John’s

new home. Her baby, Little John, lay acrossher legs sleeping as she slowly patted himon his tiny back. John had worked hard toget them this place, she thought as she andher baby sat enjoying the sun on this coldDecember day.

Mazzie had found her soul-mate and Johnhad found his. Little John would be born justa year later. Another thing that endeared Johnto her was his love of God. They often prayedtogether and spent hours reading John’s wornBible by the kerosene lantern.

John had started as a field hand andwithin a few months had been placed incharge of a small crew putting up fence.

A smile slowly drifted across Mazzie’sface as she felt the first stirrings in her belly.It wouldn’t be long, she thought, beforeLittle John would have a sister or a brother.

She could see John as he walked towardtheir house along the winding lane fromthe farm headquarters. “What is he doingcoming home this time of day,” she thought.John had not been himself over that lastfew days and seeing him walking and star-ing at the ground sent a cold chill up herback. He had taken a new job on the farmand was now working for one of the super-intendents as an assistant. John took the jobbecause it meant more money, but he didnot like the man that was to be his boss,she thought as he came nearer.

John walked into the yard without say-ing a word. He looked up and Mazzie couldsee the tears forming in his eyes. “What’swrong John?” she asked. “We’ve got toleave here by tomorrow,” were the onlywords he could muster up. In shock, Mazziecould do no more than ask, “Why?” Hisnew boss had told him that he was tostart shorting the field hands. Field handswere paid by how much they picked. Hissuperintendent told him to cheat theworkers by leaving off every tenth bushelthey picked. John had refused to do it. Heand the superintendent had gotten into anargument and John was fired. He was toldto leave the farm before lunch the nextday. “I can’t cheat people.”

It’s Christmas Eve,” she said to John asshe walked into the bedroom and fell across

the bed sobbing with Little John lying besideher. “I didn’t know what else to do,” he saidout loud. Soon Mazzie’s sobbing subsidedand she sat up in the bed. She reached overand held John’s hand, squeezing it tightly. “Iknow,” she told him. For a long time they justsat there and held each other, and John startedpraying. He thanked God for all the thingshe had given him, a loving wife, a beautifulchild, and one on the way. All he did wasask God to take care of them as they facedthis trial in their life. Christmas Day wouldfind them on their way back to Georgia.

There was hope for John and Mazzie;they would spend 65 years together beforeJohn would pass away in 1968 and Mazz-ie would follow a few years later. Five chil-dren would eventually make up their family.That family is still growing. John had afavorite verse that he often quoted aboutChristmas. “For God so loved the world,that he gave his only begotten Son, thatwhosoever believeth in him should not perish,but have everlasting life.” He and Mazzielived by those words and another Bible verse:“Therefore, whatever you want men to do toyou, do also to them.” For them it was theabsolutely the true meaning of Christmas. ST

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Diabetes type II is a diseasethat silently progresses dur-ing an individual's teen andadult years. It is fast becom-

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There are many risk factors andcauses of diabetes type II. Rising ratesof obesity, physical inactivity, sedentarylifestyles, and unhealthy eating anddrinking habits are the main factorsthat contribute to developing this silentdisease. Stress from overwork or fam-ily issues, limited time to cook healthymeals at home, and eating more fastfood and prepackaged processed foodsare to blame for this tragic disease.These unhealthy living patterns are notonly detrimental for the body, mind,and spirit but also increase the likeli-hood of developing diabetes.

If an individual has pre-diabetes orchronic diabetes type II symptoms, canit be cured? The answer is yes. Studiesfrom China and around the world showthat receiving weekly acupuncture treat-ments and drinking daily a specially-formulated tea prescribed by a Chineseherbalist can lower blood glucose leveland reduce insulin resistance. In addi-tion, an individual needs to walk daily,

eat healthy foods, and limit total caloricintake. This is the Eastern approach toresolve a life-threatening condition.It is a safe, natural, and effective regi-men to cure early stage diabetes typeII without the harmful side effects ofmedication. Many Americans are notaware of this treatment option. If you,your family, or loved ones have dia-betes type II in the early stage, pleaseconsider this natural approach.

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Back pain is one of the most com-mon pain complaints faced bypeople today. The six most com-mon causes of back pain are;

• A simple muscle strain is the most com-mon cause of low back pain, and mostepisodes will fade away completelywithin a few weeks.

• Spinal stenosis. As we age, the spinalcanal can become constricted, due in partto arthritis and other conditions—backpain and neuropathy in the legs can bethe result.

• A ruptured intervertebral disc, also calleda herniated disc will need surgical inter-vention in most cases.

• Discogenic back pain is the result ofdamage to the intervertabral disc, butwithout the disc herniation. Thereforepeople tend to opt for more conserv-ative treatments like physical therapyor Acupuncture.

• Spondylolisthesis causes back pain be-cause adjacent vertebra become unstableand begins to slip. If the spine be-comes unstable enough, back pain willbe the result.

• Arthritis can affect any joint in the body,including the small joints of the spine.Arthritis of the spine can cause backpain with movement.All of these six causes of back pain will

either lead to, or are caused by Postural defi-ciency and Secondary muscle-guarding:• A structural imbalance such as a spinal

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cause pain due to impingement of thevertebrae. This can result in even worsepain due to impingement of the nervesemerging from in between the vertebrae.

• These impingements will prevent a nor-mal posture or even the ability to stand upstraight which will cause certain musclegroups in the back to compensate andwork harder than usual. When these mus-cles and tissues tighten up, pain will rise.

• Your body’s own self-protecting mech-anism triggered by the pain makes themuscles and surrounding tissues tightenup in order to protect the injured area.The tight muscles choke the blood circu-lation and the resulting poor supply ofoxygen will cause an increase in pain—creating a vicious circle of pain.Acupuncture and physical therapy can

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What’s In The StarsFor The Week Of December 24

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Rest-less Rams and Ewes might want to letothers finish a current project while theystart something new. If you do, you mayrisk losing out on a future opportunity.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) TheBovine's creative forces start revvingup as you plan for the upcoming holi-days. Practical aspects also emerge,especially where money is involved.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Mo-ments of doubt disrupt your otherwiseclear sense of purpose. Don't ignorethem. They could be telling you not torush into anything until you know more.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Aplanned trip might have to be delayed.Plan to use this new free time to updateyour skills and your resume so you'll beready when a new opportunity opens.LEO (July 23 to August 22) A floodof holiday party bids from business con-tacts allows you to mix work and plea-sure.Your knowledge plus your Leoninecharm wins you a new slew of admirers.VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) An unex-pected act by a colleague complicatesan agreement, causing delays in imple-menting it. Check out the motive: It'snot what you might suspect.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)You mightbe leary of a frined who has forgottenyour past generosity. There might be areason for this behavior that you shouldknow about. Ask.SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Becareful not to set things in stone. Muchcould happen over the next several daysthat will make you rethink some deci-sions and maybe change them.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)Your plans to help provide holiday cheerfor the less fortunate inspire others tofollow your generous example. Expectwelcome news by week's end.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)You're in your glory as you start plan-ning for the holiday season ahead. Leavetime to deal with a problem that needsa quick and fair resolution.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Theupcoming holiday season provides aperfect setting for strengthening rela-tionships with kin and others. A newcontact has important information.PISCES (February 19 to March 20)Instead of fretting over a cutting remarkby a co-worker, chalk it up to an outburstof envy of your well-respected statusamong colleagues and superiors. ST

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1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease largecookie sheet.

2. On waxed paper, combine flour, bak-ing soda, and salt. In large bowl, with mixerat medium speed, beat butter and sugarsuntil creamy, occasionally scraping bowlwith rubber spatula. Beat in vanilla, theneggs, one at a time. Gradually add flour mix-ture; beat just until blended, occasionallyscraping bowl. With spoon, stir in cereal,walnuts, cherries, and 1 cup chocolate chips.

3. Drop dough by teaspoons, 1 inch apart,onto cookie sheet. Bake cookies 10-11minutes or until golden. Transfer cookiesto wire rack to cool. Repeat with all theremaining dough.

4. Place remaining 1⁄2 cup chocolate chipsin small microwave-safe bowl; heat inmicrowave on Medium (50 percent power)about 2 minutes or until chocolate melts,stirring once. Stir until smooth. Place cook-ies on waxed paper; drizzle with meltedchocolate. When chocolate is set, store cook-ies, with waxed paper between layers, intightly covered container at room temper-ature up to 1 week, or in freezer up to 3months. Makes 6 dozen cookies. ST

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For the 133 million Americans liv-ing with chronic conditions, thebest holiday gift is something thatwill make navigating the daily

routine easier. Sweaters, pajamas, candy,and perfume are all nice, traditional, andthoughtful gifts for the compromised, butif you want to really show you care abouttheir well-being, check out your localpharmacy for gifts that they use every day.

It's sad to see seniors receive giftsof expensive perfume orcardigans that they willnever enjoy because theycan't open the bottle or un-button the buttons Hereare top 10 picks for holi-day gifts that will be usedand appreciated every day.

• Medication Orga-nizers ($1.50-$10): Helpseniors keep track of theirpills. Available in all sizes(daily, weekly) and shapes,they will give the whole family peace ofmind that the right pill is being taken atthe right time.

• Pill Cutter ($3): Many pills and tabletsneed to be halved or quartered. Thesehandy tools offer precise cutting with lit-tle effort.

• Pill Punch ($8): Easily pushes anindividual pill through sealed card packag-

ing that those with arthritis frequently havetrouble manipulating.

• ID Bracelet ($7 and up): Alerts medicsto important medical information such asallergies to penicillin, etc.

• Item Grabber ($28): This sturdyclaw-like hand tool can be used to retrieve thebox of crackers from the top shelf or a slipperthat got kicked too far under the couch.

• Adjustable cane ($27): A handsomecane compresses to a 5-inch-long stick—

much like a collapsible um-brella. Discreetly placed in apurse or coat pocket, it canbe quickly and easily assem-bled to provide support when-ever needed.

• Rollator ($160): A lux-urious walker with higherquality wheels and brakes,with a basket for shoppingand a handy bench to stopand rest.

• Compression stockings($12-$124): Helps increase

blood circulation in legs and providemore comfort.

• Sock donner ($25): Makes putting onsocks or compression hose a breeze, andhelps to increase independence in dressing.

• Accessible bathroom aids ($27-$100): Handheld water sprayers, toilet seatbenches, and bathtub safety rails installedcreate a safe haven. ST

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It’s very likely that during the holidayseason you’ve been spending a bit oftime and money getting gifts for every-one on your shopping list. Why not

take a moment and give yourself a holidaygift? We have a suggestion, and while itwon’t cost you a penny, it could be one ofthe best (and easiest) financial steps you evertake for your future.

Give yourself the gift of your own SocialSecurity Statement. You can get yours onlineat www.socialsecurity.gov/mystatement

The online Social Security Statement issimple, easy to use, and provides estimatesyou can use to plan for your retirement. Italso provides estimates for disability andsurvivors benefits, making the Statement animportant financial planning tool.

Your Statement also allows you to deter-mine whether your earnings are accuratelyposted to your Social Security records. Thisfeature is important because Social Secu-rity benefits are based on average earningsover your lifetime.

To get a personalized online Statement,you must be age 18 or older and must beable to provide information about yourselfthat matches information already on filewith Social Security. In addition, SocialSecurity uses Experian, an external authen-tication service provider, for further verifica-tion. You must provide identifying infor-

mation and answer security questions inorder to pass this verification. Social Secu-rity will not share your Social Security num-ber with Experian, but the identity check isan important part of this new, thorough ver-ification process.

When your identity is verified, you cancreate a My Social Security account with aunique user name and password to accessyour online Statement. In addition, youronline Statement includes links to infor-mation about other online Social Securityservices, such as applications for retire-ment, disability, and Medicare.

This holiday season, it’s likely you’ll behearing some of your friends and family say-ing “you shouldn’t have” as they receivetheir gifts from you. That’s something tolook forward to. Be sure that you don’t findyourself saying “I should have” when itcomes to planning your own financialfuture. Get your online Social SecurityStatement and look it over. Do it againnext year. It may be the best gift you cangive to yourself in the long run.

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Pain, an unpleasant sensation thatoccurs in response to tissue injury,is a normal process that lets usknow when something is wrong.

Our nervous system is made up of thecentral (brain and spinal cord) and periph-eral (nerve fibers, nerve endings, receptors)nervous systems, which work together,transmitting signals to and from the brain,spinal cord, and other parts of the body vianerve fibers.

Gate Control And EndorphinsIf the spinal cord is overloaded with var-

ious signals transmitted by A-delta fibers,areas of our spinal cord can act as a gate,blocking the transmission of pain signals viaC-fibers, thus diminishing or eliminatingpain. Furthermore, our brain and spinal cordis capable of producing endorphins, a mor-phine-like substance, or other neurotrans-mitters, which can further block pain signalsto the brain.

Acupuncture And Pain ReliefAcupuncture, which originated in China

nearly five thousand years ago, is a treatmentfor pain and illness in which thin needles arepositioned under the surface of the skin atspecific points on the body.

Due to our better understanding ofpain, we realize that needle stimulationvia acupuncture can close the gate andblock the stimulation of pain signal with-in A-delta fibers located in or just underthe skin or muscle. Acupuncture can alsoactivate the release of endorphins within

our central nervous system to furtherreduce the transmission of pain signals.

Its LimitationsThere is no doubt that some muscu-

loskeletal pain can be effectively treatedwith acupuncture. Because pain is ourbody’s alarm signal, it is crucial to under-stand and find the root of the problem.Camouflaging pain is like switching off afire alarm and letting the fire burn, whichcan create a false sense of security to bothphysician and patient that the fire is undercontrol. At times, pain can be caused by asevere underlying disease, such as inflam-matory muscle disease or rheumatoid arthri-tis, severe disc herniation, or spinal stenosis,and can’t be treated with acupuncture alone.

In conjunction with modern medicine,soft tissue manipulation, and therapeuticmassage, acupuncture can be a powerful toolto manage musculoskeletal pain and disor-ders. However, it is clear that acupunctureshould be used as a tool to support conven-tional pain management, not as a substitute.

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Whatever your holidaystress may be caused byChristmas, Hanukkah,Kwanzaa, or New Year's

Eve, there are ways to ease the pressureso you can actually enjoy the holiday.Here are 10 tips for Happier Holidays.(P.S. They also work all year round).

1. Hide: It works nearly every time.If you need a little break, admit it andseek refuge. Go to a private place andtake a few long deep breaths and singyour favorite holiday tune to regroup.

2. Rehearse the worst, then, if ithappens, you've already made advancepreparations. Since the worst seldomhappens, you can make a game out ofwhat does.

3. Get organized early. List all yourholiday chores: cards if you send them,decorating the house, gifts, special cook-ing, wrapping, mailing, and shopping.Just listing everything you have to dowill help you to feel less harried. Seta schedule, and do a little every day.Check items off your list as you com-plete them. This will show you yourprogress. Address a card or two perday. Wrap a present while you watcha favorite TV show. Remember, pro-crastination is the real Grinch.

4. Reinstate the draft; get every-one in the house to help. Share the fun,share the duties. Children, too... justconfine them to one room so if theymake a mess you only have one roomto redecorate come spring.

5. Use modern innovations to makeyour traditions easier. Say you havefive dozen cookies to send in withJohnny or Mary for the school party.Throw away the "from scratch" recipe.Buy a tube of ready mix cookie dough,and cook them two minutes less than thedirections say (it makes them chewy).Put some sprinkles on the cookies andswear the children to secrecy. Thiscreates little mess and is fast.

6. Moderation, and "this too willpass." No matter what we think to thecontrary, there will only be 31 days inDecember this year. If things get rough,start the count down. Look forward tosomething in January, like Decemberbeing over. Use moderation in eating,drinking, and spending. You don't wanta head, belt, or debt hangover.

7. Empathy works when you thinkthe world is out to get you. Look around.There are undoubtedly others who areworse off. If you see someone strug-gling, offer to help, if appropriate. Focuson what you do have, and count yourblessings. Remember, love is free toshare. It comes in unlimited supply tothose who use it.

8. QTIP: The next time you're in aholiday traffic jam, stuck in a slow check-out line, or your online order doesn'tgo through, remember QTIP, and quittaking it personally. The checkout lineisn't there to drive you crazy. Thestoplight is not a part of a plan to ruinyour day. Don't get upset about whatis beyond your control.

9. Contrarian shoppers start earlyand end early. Take an early lunchand shop on off-days at the mall. Shoponline, the prices are often good, andmany online stores now include freeshipping. What can't you find at Ama-zon? Have a detailed list of gifts withalternates if your first choice isn't avail-able. Consider shopping year round forthe holidays. Often, summer sales meanbetter gifts at a lower price next year.

10. The Chemistry of Joy will seeyou through. There is an actual chem-istry of joy and happiness that occurswithin us. It is a chemical reaction causedby signals our brain gives to our auto-nomic nervous system. A positive, happyoutlook triggers immune strengtheningresponses in our body. Laugh, enjoyhumor, sing, and think about the joyyou give to others and the joy that oth-ers give you. ST

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by Tyler Stover

Are you still looking for gifts foryour favorite pets? With so manyoptions out there, it can seemoverwhelming. However, that

Halifax Humane Society has many high-end options that won’t break your budget.

One great gift you can offer to your petis to improve its nutrition. HHS offers Black-wood dog food at affordable rates right atthe shelter. Blackwood pet foods are madein the U.S. using quality ingredients that areslow cooked in small batches. HHS is theonly retail outlet within an 80-mile radius ofDaytona Beach to offer Blackwood foods.

HHS also offers American-made petbeds and crates for prices that are oftenlower than what you might find at largediscount stores. A crate can be used as a toolfor house training for dogs, and it can limita pet’s access to certain areas of the house.Crates also provide a safe method of trans-portation for animals in the car. Oncetrained, many pets actually love their crate,as they see it as a safe, personal space.Remember that animals should not be left ina crate for extended periods, and a crateshould never be used for punishment.

The Weiss Walkie is a special leashdesigned to eliminate leash pulling withoutcausing pain to your dog. It works bywrapping around your dog’s chest, shift-ing the center of balance away from itsneck. When a dog pulls on its Weiss Walkie,it feels a small amount of pressure againstits chest, which naturally causes it to stoppulling and become calm. The Weiss Walkieis available at Halifax Humane Society forboth small and large dogs.

Finally, almost any pet would love a newtoy or two. HHS offers a wide variety of toysfor cats and dogs, including Kong toys forpower chewing dogs. There is also a selec-tion of gently used toys available at bargainrates. ST

Tyler Stover is the Community OutreachDirector of Halifax Humane Society in Day-tona Beach. He can be reached at 386-274-4703, ext. 320, or at [email protected]

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Planning Safe Holiday Feasts

Many celebrations revolvearound food, and this isespecially true during theholiday season. It’s a time

when the risk of foodborne illnessesincreases. Often food poisoning is mis-taken for the flu, since their symptomsare often the same. Let’s take the riskoff the table by diligently working toprepare safe, happy meals for all yourholiday gatherings. Follow these safefood practices, to do your part in ensur-ing safe holiday meals.

Clean: Wash hands and food prepa-ration equipment and surfaces often.

Separate: Keep raw meat, poultry,seafood, and eggs away from otherfoods in the shopping cart, grocerybags, refrigerator, and on all prepara-tion surfaces.

Cook: Use a food thermometer toinsure that all foods are cooked to theproper temperature. Don’t forget left-over; when reheating foods make surethey are heated thoroughly and to theproper temperature.

Chill: Refrigerate or freeze meat,poultry, eggs, seafood, and other per-ishables within two hours of purchas-ing or cooking. When the temperatureoutside is above 90 degrees, the time

shortens to one hour. Take a cooler withice along to the grocery, to keep perish-able foods chilled on the trip home.Insulated food bags also work well fortoting food home.

Defrost properly: Never defrost foodat room temperature. Defrost in therefrigerator, in the microwave oven, orunder cold running water. Food thawedusing the last two methods should becooked immediately. Allow enoughtime to properly thaw food. For exam-ple, a 20 pound turkey will need twoto three days to thaw completely in therefrigerator. Never cook a partiallythawed turkey as the inside will notreach a high enough temperature.

Do not taste food that looks or smellsquestionable. When in doubt, throw itout! ST

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Old-Fashioned Hot Chocolateby Steven J. Austin

Remember the good ’ol days whenwarmed up with a steamy cup of hotchocolate? Well here is to reminiscingabout the days!

3 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate

11⁄2 cups of waterDash of salt

41⁄2 cups of milk1. Heat chocolate and water in 11⁄2

quart saucepan over medium heat, stir-ring constantly, until chocolate is meltedand mixture is smooth

2. Stir in sugarand salt. Then Heatto boiling, and thenreduce heat to low.Simmer, uncovered4 minutes stirringconstantly. Stir inmilk. Heat just un-til hot (do not boil,because skin willform on top).

3. Beat with oldfashion hand beateruntil foamy, or stiruntil smooth. Serve. ST

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• On Dec. 30, 1853, the United Statesacquires 30,000 square miles of landin what is now southern New Mexicoand Arizona for $15 million. Thepurchase settled the dispute over thelocation of the Mexican border westof El Paso, Texas, and establishedthe final boundaries of the southernUnited States.

• On Dec. 28, 1869, the Knights ofLabor, a labor union of tailors inPhiladelphia, holds the first LaborDay ceremonies in American history.In 1894, Congress designated the firstMonday in September a legal holidayfor all federal employees and the res-idents of the District of Columbia.

• On Dec. 29, 1878, the first game isplayed between two teams of the firstprofessional baseball league in Cuba.Baseball was introduced in Cubaaround 1864, when some studentsreturned home from studying in theUnited States and introduced theirfellow islanders to the bat and ball.

• On Dec. 25, 1880, Layne Hall is bornin Mississippi. When he died in 1990,Hall was the oldest licensed driver in

the United States. In his nearly 75years on the road, Hall never got aspeeding ticket or citation of any kind.

• On Dec. 26, 1917, during WorldWar I, President Woodrow Wilsonannounces the nationalization ofmany of the country's railroads. TheRailroad Control Act stated that with-in 21 months of a peace treaty, therailroads would be returned to theirowners. In March 1920, the railroadsbecame private property once again.

• On Dec. 27, 1932, at the height ofthe Great Depression, thousands ofpeople turn out for the opening ofRadio City Music Hall in New YorkCity. Radio City Music Hall was de-signed as a palace for the people—a place of beauty where ordinaryfolks could see high-quality enter-tainment. It remains the largest indoortheater in the world.

• On Dec. 24, 1979, the Soviet Unioninvades Afghanistan under the pre-text of upholding the Soviet-AfghanFriendship Treaty of 1978. Withindays, the Soviets had secured thecapital of Kabul after overcomingfierce but brief resistance from theAfghan army. ST

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Those who study such things saythat Southerners watch more televisionthan residents of any other region ofthe country.

Any given major ballet company willgo through about 3,000 pairs of toeshoes every year. Under normal use,

one pair will last for about one hour ofperforming.

If you average out the depth of theworld's seas and the elevation of theland, you'll find that the ocean is fourtimes as deep as the land is high.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of theleading artists of the Impressionistmovement, died in 1919, at the age of78. His last words were, “What a pityI have to go now just when I was begin-ning to show promise!”ST

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