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“Now, sit down, take a deepbreath, I have big news toshare! Did I tell you aboutmy high school sweetheart

who contacted me and wants to come andtake me to dinner on my birthday?”

Those were the words I received in ane-mail from a friend who added: “In Octo-ber I received a gift from a classmate fromour school reunion—a desk top plaque ofour school.”

Ah ha! I could see what was coming…a story of love and happiness that comes tosome people when they least expect it…never want it again… and are surprised bya friend and classmate after 55 years.Thiswas truly sounding interesting!

“We were in the Drama Club and on theyearbook staff together in high schooland had a few brief encounters. I think hewas the guy who took me to see The KingAnd I at the National Theater in D.C. Istill have the piano music from being ex-posed to that performance.”

This nice couple of oldfriends, had married andraised their families, foundthemselves single again.Each had moved to a dif-ferent state. The territorialdistance between them wasand is quite lengthy. Dur-ing that time, Ruth andJohn had both been busywith family and friends.Then three months ago,Ruth got the memento oftheir high school from John, whom shehadn’t seen or heard from since 1956. Ruthacknowledged the gift via e-mail, but neverheard back from him.

The note to me, from Ruth, read: “Iescaped to another state and began a happysingle life. I told everyone—no cats, nomen needed in my life! However, in Novem-ber 2010 I adopted 2 cats. Then on Janu-ary 4, 2011, I received a second mementofrom John—this time the 2010 WhiteHouse Christmas ornament honoring Pres-ident McKinley—the name of our highschool. There was a note, just saying he’d

like to reconnect with former classmates.Well, I decided to hand write a thank younote and mailed it on January 5. I includedmy e-mail address and said I’d love to hear

from him. On January 11, I received an e-mail and we exchanged several that day.”He called the next day and asked to takeme to dinner on my birthday. He was will-ing to travel 1,200 miles to see her!”

John flew to Ruth’s home town and tookher to dinner on her birthday. They talkedand talked and next thing she knew, hewas giving her an engagement ring.

The latest news from Ruth, after theirreunion: “I’m planning to go meet his kidsin February. Yes, he’s willing to move to

my state. I will fly to Ft.Lauderdale immediatelyafter our competition inMay to join him for ameeting to hear a pre-sentation in memory ofhis former wife. We’lldrive home, with a stopin Daytona around May19-22. Then on June 29(his birthday) we willexchange our vows.”

“That’s the plan!Wish us God’s blessings! I think it has themaking of quite a love story. Definitelyshare it with my Sweet Adeline sisters.Take care! Love to all, Ruth”

What a beautiful story of finding yournew/old love after so many years. Yes, it’sthat time of the year. Love is in the air.

Happy Valentine’s Day!Ruth added: “You have my permission

to share this with anyone you think mightbe interested. I’ll keep you posted!” ST

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer forSeniors Today.

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questions about long-term care costs?You are invited to a free informationalworkshop on government benefits plan-ning for payment of long-term carehosted by Chiumento, Guntharp, & Selis,P.L. on Feb. 8 at 2 P.M. Seating is lim-ited. Call 386-868-5337 to RSVP today.

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tests for stroke, arterial disease, abdom-inal aortic aneurysm, osteoporosis, heartscan, and more on Thurs., Feb. 17 at theDaytona Beach Shores Community Cen-ter. Early detection saves lives. Thesereasonably priced tests don’t require adoctor’s prescription. To register, call1-888-667-7587.

Love & Sex Over SixtyThe Council on Aging will sponsor

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

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Lunch BunchHoly Cross Lutheran Church at 724

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

Brain AerobicsA Brain Aerobics Workshop is sched-

uled for the Brannon Center on Mon.,March 21 at 10 A.M. Dr. Richard Tucker,Professor Emeritus of Psychology atthe University of Central Florida willpresent information on both normal andabnormal changes in memory as we ageand how one determines the differences.Space is limited so RSVP today by call-ing 386-424-2280.

The Raw Truth On Nutrition

Learn the secrets of transformingyour health through the power of liv-ing nutrients in a free seminar pre-sented by Garden Of Life Founder andCEO Jordan Rubin on Tues., Feb. 22at 7 P.M. at Love Whole Foods Cafe &Market, 275 Williamson Blvd., OrmondBeach. Seating is limited so RSVP inthe store or by calling 386-677-5236.Attendees will receive a free copy ofJordan’s new book!

Senior Idol AuditionsWho will be the next Senior Idol? You

won’t want to miss the finals at The Riv-iera, located at 1823 Ridgewood Avenue,Holly Hill on Thurs., Feb. 10, from 1:30–3:30 P.M. Come hear the new singing star.Refreshments will be served. For moredetails, call Noel at 386-677-5959.

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

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Stress & Heart DiseaseManaging stress makes sense for your

overall health, but reducing stress canalso prevent cardiovascular disease. JoinHumayun Jamidar, M.D., Thurs., Feb.24, 6–7 P.M. to learn about the impor-tance of managing job strain and otherenvironmental stresses to reduce heartdisease risk. The seminar will be heldat Florida Hospital Memorial MedicalCenter’s Medical Office Building, 305Memorial Medical Parkway in DaytonaBeach. A heart-healthy meal will beprovided. Seating is limited; RSVP isrequired. Call 386-676-6284.

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy

ARC will host a series of seminars inFebruary on taking a holistic approachto pain relief with acupuncture and phys-ical therapy. For topics, dates, reserva-tions, and locations, please call SandraWood at 386- 675-8406.

Veterans BenefitsSeminar

Veterans and spouses may be entitledto little-known benefits through the VAAid And Attendance program. JoinOrmond In The Pines, 101 Clyde Mor-ris Blvd., Ormond Beach to learn howyou could receive up to $1,945 permonth. RSVP today to 386-676-7463.

Retirement WorkshopAre you concerned about social secu-

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S.A.F.E. ClassThe Port Orange Police Department

is hosting a self defense awareness pro-gram for women on Mon., Feb. 14 from5:30–7:30 P.M. This class teaches that90 percent of self-defense is awareness,risk reduction, and avoiding confronta-tion, while only 10 percent is physical.The class will be taught at the PortOrange Police Department and the costis $5. The class is limited to 20 stu-dents per class, so sign up early. Toregister, come to the Port Orange PoliceDepartment. Please wear gym attire andtennis shoes for class. If you have anyquestions, please contact Crime Pre-vention Officer Dave Miller at 386-506-5822 or you may e-mail Officer Millerat [email protected]

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We’re all looking for ways tocut expenses and your homeenergy costs are a goodplace to start. Since house-

hold appliances are a major source ofenergy use, it’s important to do all you canto keep them running efficiently. The fol-lowing environmentally friendly tips willhelp you conserve energy and keep costsdown. Keep in mind that small measuresproduce big savings when added together.

Dishwasher: The biggest energy drainwith this appliance is in heating the water.Keep in mind that it takes just as much waterto clean a partial load as a full one. So, waituntil the dishwasher is full before runningit. To further reduce costs, eliminate the drycycle. When the dishwasher is finished withthe wash cycles, open the door and pull outthe drawers to allow dishes to air dry. Thisdry method could result in spotting on yourglassware. If this occurs, use a rinse agentto allow the water to sheet off the dishesrather than dry in droplets.

Hot-water heater: Set the thermostatto a lower setting so that the water tem-perature never reaches above 120 degrees.Not only will you save energy, you’ll pre-vent scalding injuries too.

Washing machine: Smaller loads useless water but they consume almost asmuch energy as a large load. So, thinkbefore you load. Wait until you have a fullload before running the washing machine.

Clothes dryer: Help your dryer runmore efficiently by cleaning the lint trapafter each load. This will also help avoida fire hazard. Try not to run the dryer forjust a few items but do not overload either.

Refrigerator: To reduce energy consump-tion and extend the life of your refrigerator,keep the door seals and contact surfacesclean. A yearly vacuuming underneath andbehind the unit will also helps it to run effi-ciently. Be safe; unplug the appliance beforevacuuming and dusting the coils.

Freezer: Freezers run more efficientlywhen they are relatively full but not stuffed.Also, if you do not own a frost-free vari-ety, you’ll have to defrost the unit when-ever there is more than ¼ inch of buildupon the interior walls.

Trying one or more of these tipsshould help you consume less energy andkeep your operating costs down.ST

Kathy M. Bryant is with the VolusiaCounty Extension Office. For further infor-mation, call 386-822-5778. All ExtensionService programs and info are free and opento the public regardless of race, color, sex,disability, religion, or national origin.

Day-To-Day

Life…by Kathy M. Bryant


by George Goldtrap

I’ve never been charged with acrime, thus never had to go tocourt and defend myself, due toseveral good reasons. First and

foremost was an upbringing in a homethat believed in discipline. I was taughtbasic honesty and was expected to liveby it. One does not stay in his child-hood home forever. When I grew up, Irealized the importance of making pos-itive, life affirming decisions. That tendsto keep one out of jail and thus out ofcourt too.

That opening paragraph sure seemsstraight-forward and simple enough…yet for some people, it’s just not thateasy. America’s court system is cloggedwith what many might call commoncriminals… folks who might not havegrown up in a disciplined home, oreven if they had, they did not make theright choices, and the result is oftenincarceration.

Not everyone who is arrested isguilty. People do sometimes seem toget caught up in circumstances theycannot control, or they get mis-identi-fied by a careless witness, or they areguilty but under extenuating circum-stances. Crime can be tricky.

In our country we are fortunate tohave a fair legal system… not perfect…but fair. Those arrested are presumedinnocent until proven guilty. They areentitled to a defense… their own or apublic defender. A talented attorney ispriceless… and may be their only keyto freedom.

Recently Peg and I had opportunityto spend the day with an attorney, tofollow him from court to court, clientto client, and it was an eye-openingday. I think I now more fully under-stand how an attorney earns his keep.You would not believe the mess somepeople make of their lives and manyof them seem never to really under-stand the problem.

We saw young mothers, in court, introuble and some soon to be in jailone with her small children clutchingher leg while he pronounced sentence.The child might have hung on tomommy’s skirt but could not reach it.

There were comical scenes as well.One client had stolen a car, sold itwithout a title, and watched as itsnew owner sold it to another with-out fully paying. The thief was aboutto go to jail but argued that he oughtto be paid first… for selling a stolencar. Unbelievable.

In one court building we watched asthe attorney walked through the hallsand was stopped time and time againby folks seeking advice. How did they

know he was an attorney? Simple, thesuit and tie gave him away. Many of thedefendants were dressed very inappro-priately. Standing in line to pay a traf-

fic ticket, a gentleman flagged theattorney down and asked for his opin-ion. The attorney obliged telling the man‘Uh thanks’! Then the man whispered:“Uh, do you know anything about fel-onies?” Can you begin to imaginebeing charged with a felony and noteven knowing an attorney?

Before heading across the street toanother courtroom, we decided to breakfor refreshments. The building’s crownjewel was a real small, but adequatelystocked restaurant, named, no kidding,‘Order In The Court.’

The food line was a bit long so wewere a ‘bite’ late arriving at the nextcourtroom. An unhappy judge was wait-ing on the attorney. I did not know ajudge ever did that, but it seems somedo, occasionally, though they do notmake it a habit I’m sure. This time thecase was to be negotiated between theplaintiff and the defendant. The oppos-ing attorneys huddled with their respec-tive clients and began smoothing outthe details. It took a while. The judgewent to sleep… in his seat behind thebench. Sometimes truth is funnier thatfiction. When a decision had beenreached by the opposing parties, thecourt clerk awakened the judge and hetook over… well, somewhat.

A call comes in. The attorney’s officemanager conveys a change of sched-ule, change of venue, new client, andevidence discovered, meeting to at-tend… it was like this all day. We hadto hustle to keep up and to keepscore. We had experienced a day of tearsand laughter, a day of law and disor-der, a day of sorrow and pride, a dayof tradition and surprises, and a day ofsuspicions and reckoning.

The law can be tedious and grindslowly, but in America, the law is thelaw… innocent until proved guilty…beyond a reasonable doubt… peoplearound the world envy our system. ST

George and Peggy Goldtrap are bothactors, speakers, and writers living inOrmond By The Sea. Contact them [email protected]

My Day In Court

Happy

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…by George & Peggy Goldtrap


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at Lake Placid, New York, I was part ofthe security force assigned to the U.S.hockey team. As the result of my rela-tionship with some of the players, I wasable to obtain the signatures of teammembers and coach Herb Brooks on aschematic picture. I am missing signa-

tures of two of the players. I have twoquestions. Does it have any value, andwould it be more valuable if I obtainedthe signatures those that are missing?

— Al, East Pembroke, NYA: Even though acquiring the two

missing signatures might not add all thatmuch to its value, something completeis always worth more than an item thatis incomplete. Craig R. Perlow is adealer of Olympic memorabilia and isa member of the International Societyof Olympic Historians. He might be ableto advise you about your signed picture.His address is P.O. Box 923311, Nor-cross, GA 30010-3311. His website iswww.olympianartifacts.com ST

Write to Larry Cox in care of KingFeatures Weekly Service, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, orsend e-mail to questions [email protected] Due to the large volume of mail hereceives, Mr. Cox is unable to person-ally answer all reader questions. Do notsend any materials requiring return mail.

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Tim Conway & Friends, featur-ing the legendary Conway andaccompanied by Louise DuArtand Chuck McCann, will have

audiences rolling with laughter at The Pea-body February 16, 2011 at 7 P.M.

Refreshingly unique, Tim Conway &Friends features classic sketches betweenConway, DuArt, and McCann as well asTim’s loveable original characters, includ-ing the diminutive golf expert Dorf, TheOld Man, The Dental Sketch, and manymore. All of these are the Friends thatTim will feature.

Tim has dedicated his career to makingaudiences laugh with family-friendly com-edy for all ages. He has been a writer, per-former, and amateur jewel thief for over 50years, and he’s starred in such shows asthe Carol Burnett Show and McHales Navy,made over 100 television appearances onshows like the Johnny Carson Show and30 Rock and has starred in such belovedfilms like The Apple Dumpling Gang andPrivate Eyes.

Conway became best known throughhis 11 years co-starring on TV’s classicCarol Burnett Show, which garnered himsix Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, majoraccolades from critics, and three generationsof fans. Conway played the funny guyalongside Harvey Korman's straight man,often cracking up Korman midway throughscenes. The spontaneous break in charac-

ter became a hallmark to watch for inevery episode.

More recently, he also won accoladesfor an eight year run of Together Again,the hit touring show in which he starredwith long-time sidekick Harvey Kormanand Louise DuArt at some of the country’smost respected performing arts centersacross the nation.

Currently, Tim voices the character Bar-nacle Boy on the popular Nickelodeon ani-mated sitcom Spongebob Square Pants. Healso makes frequent primetime televisionappearances in such sitcoms as Yes, Dear,and he is a regular on Living The Life onABC Family. ST

Tickets are now on sale at the PeabodyAuditorium Box Office, 600 AuditoriumBlvd., Daytona Beach, by calling 800-745-3000, at any Ticketmaster outlet or onÍlineat www.ticketmaster.com Ticket prices rangefrom $40–$60, plus service fees. For addi-tional information, please call the box officeat 386-671-3460.

The Comedian’s Comedian


Reviewed by Larry Cox

After more than half a century,the big question about Mil-dred Gillars, also known asAxis Sally, is whether she

was a genuine traitor or simply a naiveAmerican who did what she had to dowhen she found herself in Nazi Ger-many following the outbreak of WorldWar II.

Born in Portland, Maine, in 1911,Gillars studied drama at Ohio Wes-leyan before moving to New York City,where she was able to secure only a fewminor roles as a dramatic actress. Deter-mined to change her luck, she wentabroad, where she taught English andstudied music, eventually settling inDresden, Germany. After the outbreakof World War II, Gillars began hostingbroadcasts for German State Radio.She renounced her citizenship followingthe bombing of Pearl Harbor.

During one of her broadcasts shedescribed herself as an Irish type, “a realSally.” The name Axis Sally stuck. Herprograms featured American jazz andswing recordings and a soothing voice

she often used to taunt Allied troopsabout the supposed infidelities of theirgirlfriends back home, as well as thehorrible fates they were likely to meeton the battlefield. During the siege ofBerlin, she attempted to escape dis-guised as a refugee but was captured byU.S. authorities in 1946.

Gillars was indicted in 1948 andfound guilty the following year of onecount of treason. She was sentenced to10 to 30 years in prison and also fined$10,000. Gillars was released in 1961,and completed her degree at Ohio Wes-leyan University in 1973. She died in1988 after a bout with cancer.

Richard Lucas has written the firstfull-length biography of Mildred Gillars,in Axis Sally: The American Voice of NaziGermany and it reveals the mostlyuntold story of the unfulfilled Broad-way showgirl who found internationalfame as the notorious mouthpiece ofthe Third Reich in broadcasts aimed atmillions of GIs. ST

Books reviewed in this column areavailable at your local bookstore.

Books

Axis Sally: The American Voice

Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 4 P.M.

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Q: I’ve got a couple of bald spotsin my lawn that I plan to either reseedor resod this spring. My neighbor toldme that I can reseed them right now—in the middle of winter—without a prob-lem. Won’t the newly sprouted grassjust freeze and die?

— Joe in White Plains, NY

A: It’s possible, and often recom-mended, to go ahead and reseed barespots in the middle of winter. Most of theseeds will lie dormant through the coldmonth or two left, but as soon as thedays lengthen and warm up, you’ll beginto see fresh green growth in those spots.

There’s no guarantee that an early-spring cold snap won’t freeze and killthe grass, but buying the right varietyof grass seed for your climate will helpprevent this, as the new grass will behardy enough to withstand brief freezingtemperatures.

Make sure the bald spots are free ofweeds. Clear away debris and loosenmatted thatch with a rake or thatcher.

Sow grass seed over the bare spot andthen put down a layer of straw to pro-tect the seeds from foraging birds,wind, and water.

If you’d rather put down sod instead—sometimes bare patches are just toobig to seed well—hold off until late win-ter or very early spring to make sure thesod “takes” well, the ground isn’t frozenand there’s less chance of cold snaps.

For sod, you’ll need to clear the baldspot, then dig out old sod to a depth ofabout 3 inches. Puncture the soil under-neath with a pitchfork to make it moreporous. Pack the new sod pieces tightlyinto the cleared spot and tamp themdown so they’re almost level with, butslightly higher than, the surroundinglawn. The sod will settle downward overthe next few weeks. Keep the sod dampfor 10 to 12 days. ST

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With Valentine's Day com-ing soon start plan-ning now for the seniorcitizens in your life.

Valentine's Day is the perfect time tolet them know that they are specialand remembered.

Before coming up with gift ideas,you first need to think about their liv-ing situation. Do they living indepen-dently or in a nursing home or assistedliving facility? What rules do thesefacilities have? Does your senior haveany medical or diet restrictions? Youshould keep all of this in mind to helpyou chose the most appropriate Valen-tine's gift.

For fantastic senior gift ideas for thefavorite senior citizens on your listhere are ten suggestions.

1. Family Photo In Frame. Youmay be able to find a heart shapedframe reasonably priced. Or use a reg-ular picture frame that is magnetic andthey can place on a refrigerator.

2. Warm Their Heart. Many seniorsare living on a fixed income and can notafford to heat their homes properly duringthe winter. This can be very unhealthy forolder folks. Pay your seniors’ heating billfor the month. You may also want to pur-chase a small space heater, blanket, robe,or slippers.

3. Sweets For The Sweet. Giveyour senior a decorated Valentine'sDay cake or cupcakes. The grandkidscan join in the fun of decorating thecake. If dietary restrictions do not allowsugar, then make a gift with sugar-free candies.

4. A Gift Of Music. Since manyseniors spend much time alone, nothingis more welcome than some of theirfavorite music. Do a little research andfind out what type of music they enjoyand then purchase their favorites.

5. Games. This can be a card game,board game, crossword puzzle book,and/or Sudoko book. It may also encour-age them to socialize more if they inviteothers to join them.

6. Potted Plant Or Flowers. Thisis always a great standby gift and eventhough not original, some folks just lovefresh flowers. They will be reminded ofyou each time they look at your gift.

7. Gift Card. Many seniors do nothave the money to go out to eat. Dothey have a favorite restaurant? Do youknow what type of food they enjoy themost? Why not buy a gift card andoffer to go with them.

8. Make A Coupon Book. Make abook full of coupons for things that

need to be done around the house. Setaside a day or several days that youare available to devote entirely to yoursenior. Take care of some householdchores in their home that are needed,but may have been neglected recently.You might do household chores or helpclean out and organize closets. Youmay also offer coupons to run errandsto the grocery store, bank, or pharmacy.

9. Bath And Body Products. Whatsenior doesn't enjoy receiving bath andbody or shaving products? Even menenjoy receiving a new after shave fra-grance. There are plenty of choices andnot all are going to break the bank.

10. Greeting Cards, Stationary,And Stamps. In this computerizedworld we now live in, many seniorsstill communicate by hand writing let-ters and sending greeting cards. How-ever, getting out to purchase them orhaving the money for them is some-times an issue. Seniors will be thrilledto have a nice package of cards andstationary at their disposal. Don’t for-get the stamps!

Remember, your gift doesn't haveto be elaborate or cost a lot of money.With a little thought, your Valentine'sgift can be meaningful and very muchappreciated by the senior citizen inyour life.

Keep in mind too, that one of themost precious gifts you can give isyour gift of time. Just spending anafternoon with them can be the best giftever. Take time to reminisce with themabout former days, family members,fun trips, holiday celebrations, or anyother topic near and dear to yourseniors heart.

So start right now to plan a memo-rable Valentine’s Day for the seniorsin your life. Don’t have any seniors inyour family? Go to your local nursinghome, veterans home, or assisted liv-ing facility and brighten the day ofsome of the residents there. It willmake the day special for you too! ST

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From their start in the mid-30sto the mid-50s when they werefeatured on the Jackie Glea-son Show, Jimmy and Tommy

Dorsey were among the best knownleaders of Swing Era orchestras. Jimmywas known as the Jukebox King withsongs like Sophisticated Swing, DarnThat Dream and Jimmy Dorsey's Boo-gie Woogie.

In 1953 the broth-ers gained new fans.After Tommy died in1956 and Jimmy in1957. Lee Castle ledthe Jimmy Dorsey Or -chestra until 1990. In1990 the band was pur-chased by Jim Millerand he continued tolead the band until aboating accident puthim on the sidelines.

Jim’s new band, Big Band Amer-ica, has been working for the lastyear with all the drive that the bigbands are famous for and have nowjoin with Myles Savage, star leadsinger from The Platters, for an un -forgetable performance.

The entire family will enjoy thisevening of the coolest sounds of NatKing Cole’s hottest hits. The showincludes such hits as Unforgettable,Route 66, Nature Boy, Rambling Rose,Straighten Up And Fly Right, MonaLisa, and many more.

Mr. Savage will be joined by HerbertRawlings Jr., from the Sahara Hotel andCasino as the Las Vegas Rat Pack,

singer Sammy Davis Jr. Mr. Rawl-ings has also starred on Broadwayin Dreamgirls.

All the greatest hits of SammyDavis Jr., like Candyman, That Old

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(From Chicken Soup for the Soul: LikeMother Like Daughter)

Without a doubt, my mostfavorite food is toast.Not just any toast; it hasto be slathered with but-

ter and placed under the broiler untilit’s just right. I love it when it is per-fectly browned and a small circle ofmelted butter gathers in the center. Toastreminds me of love.

When I was a little girl, we wouldall cuddle up in my mother’s bed and eattoast together. We sat there under theblankets—my mother, my sister, mybrother, and me—munching our hot,crispy squares and telling why we lovedeach other. Not big things, just littleeveryday things: cute dimples, funnylaugh, wavy hair.

When I was in college, my friendsteased me about my love for toast. Idecided to find out why I loved it somuch. I called my brother and askedhim if he loved toast as much as I did.He laughed and said that we all ate toastback then because we were poor. Hedoesn’t eat toast anymore. So I called

my sister. She said that when we werelittle, since we didn’t have any otherfood to eat, we ate toast. She despisestoast now.

Finally, I called my mother. As Ibegan to quiz her about my toast obses-sion, she interrupted. She said: “Honey,we ate toast because I was 23 yearsold at the time. Your father left us, andI didn’t have a job. I went to the welfareoffice, and the social worker that I talkedto said, ‘The country didn’t give youthose babies.’ I got mad and walked outof there, and I got myself a job. Some-times, all we had was bread, but I triedto make it nice. I needed to have youthree nearby me because I was scaredback then, and I needed your comfortand your love. I’m sorry.”

“But, Mom,” I wailed, “I thoughttoast meant love!”

She was silent and then said quietly:“It does, sweetie. It does.” ST

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

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

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

Cost: $1,200Gold Fling Sponsorship Includes:

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Cost: $500Silver Fling Sponsorship Includes:

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Section BFebruary 4, 2011

Kevin Hancock, Community Relations Direc-tor, Halifax Humane Society

Puppy mills breed dogs for volumeand in the process produce dogswith serious health issues, badteeth, and aggressive temperament.

There is only one way to stop this prac-tice, refuse to buy animals produced frompuppy mills and backyard breeders. Unlesswe stop spending hundreds of dollars onpuppies and kittens produced from parentsraised and treated like livestock, these puppyand kitten mills will have no reason to stop

this abuse. When you are ready to get yourpet, visit your local shelters and humanesocieties, find a friend for life and save alife at the same time.

Producing puppies with these defects isbad enough, but we see another sad resultas well. Someone dumps an older femaledog, whose belly often drags the groundas a result of the number of litters she hasproduced, with calluses, sores, and skin irri-tations from being kept in flea ridden penstoo small and crowded to be sanitary. Theseanimals are sometimes completely unadopt-

able, and for them there is no happy end-ing. However, there is some good news tothis side of the story, with love, proper diet,and proper medication these dogs can bespayed and rehabilitated; getting adoptedby owners that love them for much morethan their ability to produce puppies.

Each pet owner has a choice in howthey will view and interact with their pets.A great majority of pet owners do see andtreat their pets as family members, to beloved and appreciated for the joy and uncon-ditional affection they give us. This group

must work together with their local humanesocieties and rescue organizations to reducethe bad and the ugly side, only then willwe be able to tell more stories about petsthat have happy endings. ST

For details about these and other adopta-bles, call the Halifax Humane Society, 386-274-4703 ext. 337; visit the shelter at 2364LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach, or online athalifaxhumanesociety.org. Hours are 10 A.M.–6 P.M., Mon.-Sat.; 10 A.M.–2 P.M., Sun.

Reality Of Pet Ownership: Part Three—The Ugly

My name is Tiddlywinks. I am asenior, adult, female, grey w/white,domestic, shorthaired cat. Sweet, affectionate, and naturally lovable, I

long for a forever family to call my own.

Hello, my name is Calipso. I am an adult, female, grey tiger, domestic,

shorthair. Cuddly and easy-going, I’d be a great companion for a

gentle family.

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Page B-2—Seniors Today—February 4, 2011

by Mitch Booth

In my last article, I discussed the lat-est clinical studies which confirmed theheart protecting properties of Omega-3 fish oil (Kiss Your Liver And Tie

Your Telomeres: JAMA, January 20,2010-Vol 303-3).

With February being Healthy HeartMonth along with the current debate onour nation’s health, this research couldn’thave come at a better time. Cardiovasculardisease (CVD) contributes to 200,000 deathsin our country every year. Of these, 50,000deaths are linked to high blood pressure.So many paths lead to this condition thatmedical treatment requires several classesof pharmaceuticals often used in combi-nation. However, these drugs often mask thesymptoms of overall CVD while leavingthe victim devitalized especially when multi-ple drugs are employed.

Fortunately, nutritional science has cre-ated a nutraceutical directly linked to theresearch done on Omega-3 fish oils. Thisextract is both safe and effective in con-trolling high blood pressure either aloneor in combination with prescribed drugsto help reduce their side effects. This nat-ural food extract is composed of a purifiedmixture of nine small peptides (proteins)derived from the muscle of the Bonito fish—a member of the tuna family. NaturalFactor’s Pept-A.C.E. utilizes these pep-tides to lower blood pressure by inhibitingan enzyme called A.C.E.: human angiotensin converting enzyme. This enzymeconverts angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 11which is the agent that causes the bloodvessels to constrict. Using the garden hoseanalogy to illustrate the pressure in yourarteries, the formation of angiotensin 11would be similar to pinching off the hosewhile turning the tap full on. By inhibitingthis enzyme process, the anti-A.C.E. pep-tides from the Bonito fish relaxes the arte-rial walls and helps reduce internal pressure.Natural Factors has utilized the clinicalresearch to formulate a nine peptide prod-uct to exert the strongest inhibition ofA.C.E. of any nutraceutical in the market.As with all Natural Factors products, GMPstandards eliminate contaminants includingmercury and other heavy metals.

So effective are ACE inhibiting phar-maceuticals, that they have become the pre-ferred drug for hypertension. Unlike otherdrug treatments (e.g. beta blockers anddiuretics), ACE inhibitors actually improveheart function and increase blood flow andoxygen to the heart, liver, and lungs. So whydo we need a natural derivative of a phar-maceutical drug? Because like all syntheticdrugs, there are documented side effects—research a Physicians Desk Reference on-line. These include the development of adry night time cough, dizziness, light-head-edness, and headache. Of particular concernis the potential for potassium build up inthe kidneys. This is should be noted by dia-betics who are more likely to be taking

hypertension drugs. If taking ACE drugslike Accupril, Zestril, Captopril, Vasotec,or Altrace, check with your pharmacist andhave your doctor monitor your potassiumlevels. When Pept-ACE was taken in a 500mg capsule three times a day with food, thestudies showed a significant blood pressurelowering effect. With subjects having non-severe or just borderline hypertension expe-rienced a lowering of systolic by at least 10mm Hg and the diastolic by 7mm Hg. Noneof the subjects reported ANY side effects.

This potassium issue leads to a secondnutraceutical related to hypertension. Diuret-ics are quite often em-ployed along withthese drugs. They canoften lead to severemineral depletion of-ten perceived as towhy leg cramps occur. This explains whypotassium is added to the diuretic, i.e. K-Dur. Just as eating bananas can be of ben-efit, there is another unique vegetablewhich combats fluid retention. New clini-cal research has shown that the lowly cel-ery plant contains a miracle compoundcalled 3-n-butlyphalide or 3nB. It may justbe the ultimate nutraceutical in the battlewith high blood pressure. The Universityof Chicago Medical Center has publishedits results from using a standardizedextract of 85 percent 3nB celery seed. Injust thirty days, subjects saw a 12 to 15 per-cent reduction in blood pressure by simplytaking a 75mg capsule two times a day. Aninteresting side note to their study was thatthose subjects who suffered from highlevels of uric acid or gout, reported remark-able relief from pain associated with thishyper-acid condisition. Now that's aNICE side effect to have. Take the Pept-ACE and the Celery Seed 85 percent 3nBtogether and expect to see a complimen-tary effect with or without your medica-tions in reaching a safe and healthy bloodpressure. We are featuring these great prod-ucts in a 30 percent off twin pack promotionfor the month of February.

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and valuables. It’s amazing how quickly andstealthily these criminals can make off withthe goods when the resident is right there inthe home with them. They are profession-als, and you need to be aware of how theyoperate so that you can thwart their efforts.

An 88-year-old woman was a recent tar-get of this ploy. Fortunately, the thieves leftempty-handed and she wasn’t harmed, butshe got quite a scare when one was boldenough to try and pull a ring off of her fin-ger. It is believed that a well-organizedtransient criminal group is behind thesediversion thefts, having swept through thesouthern part of our state and is now work-ing its way across Central Florida.

The thieves often target elderly victims,especially in rural areas, thinking they willbe easy marks. They overwhelm people rightat their front doors, not with physical force,but with their fast-talking and presence. Theytry to convince the victim that the thievesare not strangers at all. They will claimthings like: “I used to live in the area,” or“I worked at a store you frequent.” Whilethe victim is trying to place the slick actorfrom memory, the thieves smoothly man-age to get in the door.

The thieves then leave one or two peo-ple with the victim, isolating the residentin a room and keeping him or her engagedin conversation. Some common distractiontechniques are: keeping the victim off guardwith constant, confusing questions; ask-ing for a drink or even going so far as topretend to faint.

Meanwhile, other members of the groupcarry out the real work. They are very prac-ticed in their methods, and they will canvassthe unoccupied rooms looking for hiddenjewelry, silverware and other valuables. Ina flash, the burglary is over. The fast-talkersexcuse themselves, and the group leavesthe confused victim behind.

In many cases, the victim doesn’t evenknow he or she has been burglarized untillater when the stolen items are missed.That’s one reason these thieves are diffi-cult to catch. It may take days for a victim to

report what happened if the stolen itemsare not missed right away. Some victims arealso hesitant to report the incident becausethey feel foolish for having fallen for thescam. Don’t ever be so hard on yourself ifyou become a victim. It’s that self-doubtand insecurity on the part of the victimsthat keeps the thieves in business.

The crime is typically non-violent, butthere have been a few instances of victimsgetting hurt. It’s apparently not the thieves’intent, but it does happen.

The simplest way to combat these thievesis to not let anyone you don’t know intoyour home. Don’t let anyone in until youare certain you know him or her. Use thechain on your door, if you have one, whentalking to strangers to keep them fromeasily barging inside.

If you are unsure of a person’s identity,then don’t be afraid to close and lock yourdoor, regardless of the visitor’s politenessor “sales pitch.” If after closing your doorthe visitors still won’t leave, call lawenforcement.

It’s also a good idea to not keep largeamounts of cash around. Lock up yourvaluables or keep them hidden. ST

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If your dog is diagnosed with an ill-ness, follow your vet’s instructions oncare. Give it prescribed medication ifneeded and feed any diet that’s recom-mended by your vet.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Theweek continues to encourage the form-ing of new personal relationships andthe shoring up of some of those thatmight appear to be be weakening. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Whilethe bold Bovine might want to movequickly to deal with a sudden planchange, it might be best to wait untilyou can come up with some solid facts.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s agood week to consider how you’ll moveon matters both personal and profes-sional. The more you know, the morelikely you’ll make the right decisions.CANCER (June 21 to July 22)Although you might find more col-leagues ready to support your plans,some of them could ask for changes youdon’t approve of. LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is agood time for Leos and Leonas to thinkabout opportunities outside your usualinterests. You could be surprised to findsomething worth your consideration.VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You canturn a troublesome workplace issue toyour advantage by prompting that Virgopenchant for preciseness to take overwhere all else has failed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A friend’sunexpected work-related news couldbe a wake-up call to get you to reassessyour position. See if you need to makechanges to strengthen your position.SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov.21) Youmight want to review a decision to workalone on a project. You might see it asefficient and prudent, but some mightsee it as unnecessary secretiveness.SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec. 21)Don’t be put off by a lukewarm responseto a recent effort. Perhaps you didn’tpresent a strong enough argument.Rebuild your case with more facts.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)A surprise development in the early partof the week could be linked to an ongo-ing situation. Before you take furtheraction, call for a group discussion.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Yoursensitive side helps you work throughan emotionally difficult situation witha minimum of bruised feelings allaround. A welcome change bows in. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Whilethe week still favors new pursuits, somethings from the past also make a claimfor your attention. The weekend is openfor good times. ST

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Many fear being forced tomove to a nursing homeor elsewhere when ourhealth starts to deterio-

rate. With the help of the Program forAll Inclusive Care for the Elderly(PACE), many of us will be able to stayhome and get the assistance we need.In fact, PACE has only one goal: to allowseniors to get care and still live at home.

With many seniors having severalhealth issues, dealing with multiplephysicians and hospitals can be a bur-densome task—never mind sorting outa pill schedule. PACE coordinates allhealth needs, including with family andother caregivers, and even has its owndoctors on staff.

PACE programs are paid for by thestate and federal government and workin conjunction with local programs thatprovide... well, nearly everything.There’s no co-pay or deductible. Par-ticipants get care above and beyondwhat’s covered by Medicare. (Even withall the great care and services, it costsMedicare much less to pay for a person

to be in PACE than to receive separateservices or go into a nursing home.)

Those who are age 55 and over, neednursing-home care and have Medicaidor Medicare are eligible.

Here is a short list of the servicesPACE provides:

Breakfast and lunch in the health cen-ter, physical therapy, dentures and den-tistry, glasses and hearing aids, dailydaycare, primary physician and nurs-ing care, X-rays, respite for caregivers,personal care, transportation, rehab,social services, and more.

PACE has 166 sites in 31 states, withmore coming all the time.

For more information, go to www.medicare.gov and put PACE in thesearch box, and see the PACE NationalAssociation at www.pace4you.org ST

Matilda Charles regrets that she can-not personally answer reader questions,but will incorporate them into her col-umn whenever possible. Write to herin care of King Features Weekly Service,P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected]

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• It was American astronomer,astrophysicist and author Carl Saganwho made the following sage obser-vation: “The fact that some geniuseswere laughed at does not imply that allwho are laughed at are geniuses. Theylaughed at Columbus, they laughed atFulton, they laughed at the Wrightbrothers. They also laughed at Bozothe Clown.”

• You probably won’t be surprisedto learn that Alaska is the most north-ern and western state in the Union, butwould you believe that it’s also the east-ernmost state? Yep. Because the statecrosses over into the Eastern Hemi-sphere, it’s technically farther east thanMaine.

• In Alabama, lawmakers oncethought it necessary to pass a law for-bidding the operation of a vehicle whilewearing a blindfold.

• Traffic is so bad in Tokyo that formost trips shorter than 50 minutes, it’s

faster to ride a bicycle than it is todrive a car.

• If you’re like the average Ameri-can woman, you will eat 4 to 6 poundsof lipstick during your lifetime.

• You’re almost certainly familiarwith the grouping of stars known in theU.S. as the Big Dipper, made up of theseven brightest stars in the constella-tion Ursa Major. You might not know,though, that other cultures call it bydifferent names. In India, for example,the stars are known as the Seven Sages,and Mongolians call them the SevenGods. Many in Northern England see aButcher’s Cleaver rather than a dipper.Scandinavians think it looks like KingCharles’ Wagon, those in Finland callit the Salmon Net, and the Dutch havenamed it the Saucepan. ST

Thought For The Day: “If historyrepeats itself, and the unexpected alwayshappens, how incapable must Man beof learning from experience.”

— George Bernard Shaw

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by Freddie Groves

Did you see the DiscoveryChannel episode on Howeand Howe’s Ripchair? Mikeand Geoff Howe build high-

tech toys for the military. Part of theirarsenal includes a remote-controlledtank called the Ripsaw. For SWATteams, they have the world’s smallestmanned assault tank, the Badger. Nowthey’ve built an all-terrain wheelchairfor disabled veterans.

Think what that could mean for adisabled veteran who wants to get intothe woods for a little fishing, or anythingelse for some relaxation.

The bottom of the Ripchair is simi-lar to the treads on a tank but with big-ger teeth to grab dirt and forge ahead. Itruns on a 30-horsepower diesel engine,climbs hills up to 50 degrees and runsat 10 mph. It’ll go through mud andsand. Even more, it’s made of steel.

An online video shows an employeegiving the prototype Ripchair a test run.It ran in a dirt parking lot and then intowoods, going down steep inclines andmowing down small trees.

In an interview with the PortlandPress-Herald, the Howe brothers saidthey’re not going to make the Ripchairsfor profit. They’ll look for donations andcreate a non-profit so they can give thechairs away to disabled veterans.

Check the Internet for more infor-mation. Use this as your search para-meter: Ripchair Howe and Howe. Checkthis site: www.pressherald.com and putOperation Enduring Mobility in thesearch box on the right side.

Also check them out at www.howeandhowetechnologies.com Don’t missthe demonstration videos of their otherequipment too. ST

Want to send a donation to help gettheir non-profit off the ground so theycan start giving Ripchairs to disabledveterans? Send a check and a copy ofthis column to:

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by JoAnn Derson

• “Stir eggs while boiling to keep theyolks centered, such as when you aremaking deviled eggs or soft-boiled eggsfor breakfast.”

— T.D. in Mississippi

• Kitchen substitution: Make yourown “sour milk” to stand in for butter-milk. Just add 1 tablespoon of eitherwhite vinegar or lemon juice to a mea-suring cup, then add enough milk tomake a cup. Stir and let stand a minuteor two before using.

• Your bar of soap will last longerif you let it dry out for a few daysbefore using it.

• To prevent hangnails, give your-self a hand massage and use a littleolive oil while you’re at it. Rub a fewdrops of the oil into your nail beds forhealthier nails and cuticles.

• “If you have leftover paint in yourcan, get a balloon and blow it up to fitin the empty space of the can. Press itinto the paint can and close the lid. Itkeeps a scummy glob from forming

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Wednesday VIP (Visually Impaired People) Monthly GroupFebruary 9 VIP stands for visually impaired people who are1:30 pm very important people. We provide low vision

community education, assistive technology, support, and mentoring for people adjusting tolimited sight. Center for Visual Impairment, Inc.

Friday Estate Planning Is About NOWFebruary 11 Discussion of Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts10:30 am (including Special Needs Trust), and Medicaid

eligibility. No document is more important thana Power of Attorney (POA). POAs are not all created equal, and it is important to understandwhat a Power of Attorney is and how it can serve to meet your needs.Bob M. Holland, Counselor at LawLegacy Estate Planning

Wednesday Caregiver Support Group**February 16 Learn ways to reduce stress, reduce feelings of 1:30 pm guilt, and to take care of you. Meet other

caregivers.Jennifer Pouliot, VITAS Innovative Hospice CareMichelle Jones, Bishop’s Glen Retirement CommunityPlease bring your loved one and Bishop’s Glen will care for them.

Friday How Healthy Are Your Feet?February 18 Foot disorders are among the most widespread2:30 pm and neglected health problems affecting

people in this country. Keep your feet healthyby learning the do’s and don’ts of caring for your feet, choosing shoes, and spotting potential problems.Daria McDonough, DPMMcDonough Podiatry, P.A.

Monday Heart At HomeFebruary 21 Is Your Blood Pressure Too High? Too Low?10:30 am Understanding the numbers, your body, and

your personal impact on your body’s wellness.Patty Craig of Amedisys Home Health

Tuesday The Characters Of The American Civil WarFebruary 22 The chronicles of the men and women of the 6:30 pm American Civil War (1861-1865).

Dr. Mark Kucker, Civil War Orator

Wednesday Everyone Can Improve Their Quality Of LifeFebruary 23 Parkinson’s Monthly Support Group2 pm Raise awareness in natural health and our

bodies innate ability to maintain and heal itself. Topics include: Health & Wellness, Stress Management, Proper Spinal Care, andHealth with A Drug Free Body. Doctors are spine and nerve system specialists with 23 years experience in practice. Mindy Weingarten, DC & Terry Kahn, DCPort Orange Family Chiropractic CenterParkinson’s Association of Greater Daytona Beach

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