Seniors Today November 22, 2013

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to make the events of our lives so veryspecial. Most of the fun we used toenjoy was being responsible for thepreparations and ideas. Now it is morefun to sit back and smile and ask whatyou can bring to the party.

Moving forward… moving away…and remaining in our memories are thechildren who are now grown and mar-ried, the grandchildren who are grownand mostly married, and several greatgrandchildren that we once knew butrarely see anymore. They live in NewYork, Atlanta, and down the road apieceand all have added other family andfriends with which to share the holidays.Times have changed and all are verybusy. Just this year, some have traveledto Mt. Kilimanjaro, others to Mexico,etc. Some of their job opportunitieschanged, requiring more time at work,leaving them less time for short trips onthe holidays.

With all that, we have terrific mem-ories… like so many years of specialThanksgiving dinners with 20+ familymembers attending. To assure patiencewhile waiting for late-comers and thefinal preparations of dinner, we hadhors d’oeuvres in plain sight and a jig-saw puzzle set up on a card table for gam-ing enthusiasts. The younger boys wentoutside and played football until din-ner was announced. With all that, themain focus was giving thanks forThanksgiving dinners of ham, turkey,dressing, cranberry sauce, cheese pota-toes, green beans, beets, yams toppedwith marshmallows, deviled eggs,pumpkin and pecan pie… so manydelicious foods to enjoy that day, thatevening, and the next day.

We used to draw secret names inOctober, with one person aware of allthe names drawn if someone neededreminding. Each of us shopped for a

special Christmas ornament for thename we drew. After Thanksgiving din-ner, we looked at the collection of num-bered ornaments and on our numbered

papers we put our guesses as to whowe thought would receive each of them.Then we gathered in the living roomand discussed each ornament as it wasshown. The giver would then stand andsay whose name he drew and why heselected that ornament. The most tellingone was a nurse figure… for Phylliswho was an orthotech at that time. Ofcourse, we always had prizes for thebest choices.

We regularly looked for new ideas,new games, new ways to make the dayinteresting. One year we had the menof the family prepare a dish to bringand gave a prize for the winning dish.We have played trivia, given ourselvesIndian names, and taken turns explain-ing why we fit the name of RunningBull, Pokey Hunt Us, etc. and numer-ous other things.

Our family has been so connectedthrough the years that we will misssharing Thanksgiving with them butthe memories linger. Have a happy, all34 of the family as well as all our friends… and yours! ST

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Celebrate The HolidaysYou are invited to Bert Fish Medical

Center’s Schildecker outpatient lobby,401 Palmetto St., New Smyrna Beachon Fri., Dec. 6 from 5–7 P.M. for refresh-ments, activities for the children includ-ing a visit from Santa, and much more.Holiday lights will illuminate at 6 P.M.For details, call 386-424-5015.

Grief SeminarPlease join Lohman Funeral Homes,

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Holiday Story FestivalCome to a Holiday Story Festival given

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Alzheimer’s GroupThe Council on Aging offers thera-

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Light Of LoveThe Volunteers of Florida Hospital

Memorial Medical Center, 301 Memo-rial Medical Pkwy., Daytona Beach,invite you to celebrate the spirit of Christ-mas with a tree lighting ceremony onTues., Dec. 3 at 6 P.M. For $10 a ban-ner will be placed or for $25 a love noteon the Light Of Love tree in honor ormemory of your friends or loved ones.Complimentary valet is available. Lightrefreshments will follow the ceremony.Call 386-231-3059 for details.

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Around The World at a travel meeting onDec. 3 from 9:30–11 A.M. at the Day-tona Beach Municipal Golf CourseClub House Restaurant. Guest speaker,Patrick Ludvigsen with Globus, Cosmos,Monograms, & Avalon Waterways. Com-plimentary holiday refreshments, doorprizes, and 2014 calendars. RSVP toDiscovery Travel at 386-788-8201.

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fabulous concerts presented by the Day-tona Beach Concert Band, directed byGordon Russell. These holiday extrav-aganzas will include a holiday singalong, Hanukkah medley, traditionaland non traditional Christmas Carols,and other holiday favorites. First isTues., Dec. 3 at Holy Cross, 724 BigTree Rd., South Daytona; then Tues.,Dec. 10 at Unity Church, 908 Ridge-wood Ave., Holly Hill; and Tues., Dec.17 at United Methodist, 211 N. Ridge-wood Ave., Edgewater. All concertsbegin at 7 P.M. A free will offering willbe collected at the door.

Christmas Concert Song Of The Coast Sweet Adelines

Barbershop Chorus presents ChristmasIn The Park on Sun., Dec. 8 from 3:30–4:30 P.M. at Ormond Beach Presby-terian Church, 105 Amsden Road.,Ormond Beach. Special guests are 4Joy. A $10 donation will be collectedat the door.

Support GroupDementia Support

The Council on Aging offers Care-giver Support Groups to help caregiversof loved ones suffering from Alz-heimer’s or other dementia. Groups allowcaregivers to develop relationships,support systems, and coping skills. Fivegroups are offered monthly throughoutVolusia County. Groups begin at 9 A.M.For more information, call 386-253-4700, ext. 216.


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or beneficiary so assets pass automat-ically to the trust upon death. Any assetnot in the trust or passing automaticallyto the trust upon death will require pro-bate. Describing assets that the trustholds is not sufficient. It is necessary toissue a deed for real estate and changethe records with an institution that holdsan asset. Personal property, such as fur-niture, jewelry, and similar items with-out certificates of title are generallyplaced into the trust by a Bill of Sale,reserving a life estate to the Grantor.

Non-retirement bank accounts andbrokerage accounts are transferred tothe trust while the grantor is alive bychanging the name on the account to thename of the trust, or naming the trust asbeneficiary, which banks call “payableon death” or “POD ” and brokeragescall “transfer on death” or “TOD”.

It is not possible to change the nameon a retirement account (IRA, 401K,etc.) to a trust. However, the Grantorcan name a trust as beneficiary. Gen-erally, a married person would name thespouse as the primary beneficiary and

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wish is fulfilled if the child predeceasesthe Grantor. Naming individuals as ben-eficiaries normally results in the assetpassing only to the surviving beneficia-ries named on the account.

If a revocable trust is not funded withall assets, the grantor has wasted timeand money in creating it because it doesnot accomplish its purpose.

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Iam so tired of unwanted, uninvited,unwelcome, unconstitutional, andunlawful intervention in my private,free American life. How about you?

I understand that safety is a concern. Iunderstand that community usage needscommunity guidelines, but what we have inAmerica now is a government way out ofcontrol, operating on the belief that it hasunlimited authority to do whatever it thinksbest for us. WRONG!

If you have not already done so, I inviteyou to read the Constitution, a relativelyshort document. Teach it to your children.Don’t wait for the government schools to doit. They cannot seem to work Civics intotheir curriculum between driver’s Ed,gym, and sensitivity training. Don’t blamethe teachers. Most of them love teachingand want to teach the three ‘R’ and Civics…but their hands are tied. Blame the com-munity of union loving academicians thatexchanged their love of teaching for a stan-dardized graduate degree. This is the groupthat fights voucher schools because it threat-ens their tenure and protects their failures.

In the Constitution you will read a list oflaw/principals, (less than 20), that autho-rize government functions. You will not findeducation, or personal health insuranceamong them.

Ignorance and lack of respect for theConstitution is the basis for these nationalcrimes against freedom. Remember, the pur-pose of the Constitution and Bill of Rightsis to protect Americans from tyrannical gov-ernment. That iconic work of art in the NewYork Harbor is not the Statue of Security. Itis the Statue of Liberty. All Americans askof government to protect liberty.

Is government protecting liberty or sys-tematically steeling liberty… bit by bit?Government steels our liberty by imposingthings they deem best for the common good.That means… we, (government), knowwhat is best for you… your liberty not-withstanding. HOGWASH!

I am tired of the government telling mehow much water I need in my commode… what kind of light bulbs to use… howmany hours I can work and what I shouldbe paid… what my car should look like…what kind of fuel I can use and what kindof muffler I need. I am tired of governmenttelling me that if I am dying they knowbest what medicines I should try. I am tiredof government reading my e-mail or listen-ing to my phone calls. I am really tired ofgovernment interfering with my relationshipwith local businesses My business friendsand I can work that out. I detest the govern-ment’s assumption that it can take privateproperty and give it to others just to raisethe tax base. What is more fundamental toour Republic than private property?

Now government wants to control enter-tainment. Sea World is in a fundamentalbattle at the very heart of its existence…trainers and trainees, both in the water.

What’s next… taking NFL players offthe field while the offense scores? Takinglion tamers out of the center ring steel cage?Maybe we should take NASCAR driversout of those high speed cars? Let’s get steelworkers off those skyscrapers… and tightrope walkers off those ropes over NiagaraFalls or the Grand Canyon… oh… and forgoodness sake get stunt pilots out of theskies! Where does it end Americans? Letme tell you a secret… IT DOESN’T…unless voting taxpaying citizens end it. Thatmeans you and me.

This is not a rampage against Democratsor Republicans. It is an indictment againstboth. Look at the record. Much of this messhas been brought upon us by both parties.Twiddly dum and twiddly dee. There aretimes when you absolutely cannot tell thedifference. The so called entitlements forexample, were put in place and have beensupported by both national parties. Thosesame entitlements, that we love, are break-ing the country.

In the past any effort to establish a thirdparty in support of Liberty has been doomedto failure… and it is still an uphill battle… but make no mistake informed reader… it is not dead. Oh I know there are fringegroups who would rather lose than com-promise… so they may as well get com-fortable with losing. Those who still knowand respect the Constitution are gaining sup-port and the liberty movement is growing.There is one major obstacle. Under the pre-sent circumstance, there are more giversthan takers and they will always supportthe source of their freebies. That too willcome to an end when the freebies run out… and run out they will. Just ask the USSR,Eastern Europe, or Greece.

America, the greatest country in the his-tory of freedom, is in trouble, but she can,she will, recover. The solution, elect states-men instead of politicians… elect freedomlovers instead of social engineers, stand upfor independence… not government depen-dence. Stand up for personal responsibility.Read and learn the Constitution… andsupport it. Defy those who would fur-ther weaken our political heritage. Votefor Liberty. ST

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

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December 6th 5-7pm

In partnership with Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce, Edgewater Rotary, and American Martial Arts, we are collecting toys for local families.

Refreshments will be provided along with activities for the children including a visit from Santa and the

New Smyrna Beach High School Cuda’s mascot.

Holiday lights will illuminate at 6pm, followed by a performance from the NSBHS Show Dolls.

Other entertainment includes a DJ, photo booth and balloon art by Michael Van Ness.

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There is good news for the esti-mated 66 million Americans whohave become a caregiver for aloved one and the 43.5 million of

those who provide care to someone overthe age of 50.

While the role can be daunting, withaccess to the right information and re-sources, it is possible to make the respon-sibilities, and the stress that can accompanythem, more manageable.

This is particularly true when it comes tomonitoring a medical condition, such as in -continence, that can make providing carefor an older person even more complicated.

When dealing with incontinence, it is im-portant that patients and their caregiversconsult a doctor to determine the underly-ing factors causing it.

To help, here are five things to considerwhen caring for an incontinent adult.1. Be vigilant about keeping the skin in-

tact. A break in the skin can offer apathway to infection, discomfort, andworsening health.

2. Use incontinence and skin care prod-ucts designed for adults. Rememberthat baby skin and adult skin are verydifferent, so age-appropriate productsare important.

3. Cleanse the skin as soon as you canafter an episode of incontinence. Thelonger urine and/or stool remain on theskin, the higher the risk of skin break-

down. Be sure that you cleanse and mostimportantly, dry the skin thoroughly

4. Leave their diaper open when yourloved one is in bed. This can help re-duce the amount of moisture that col-lects on the skin. The excess moisturecombined with urine and/or stool canlead to skin rashes, fungal infection,and breakdown.

5. Avoid an indwelling urinary catheter,if possible. The risks of a catheter caus-ing a serious urinary tract infection arevery high. A urinary tract infection in aperson with other medical issues canbecome very serious, very fast. It’s also important to remember that the

proper interventions can dramaticallyimprove a person’s quality of life. Use ofskin cleansing and skin protection productsdesigned for adults can help keep your lovedone’s skin intact and healthy. ST

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In addition to planning for their ownretirement, many baby boomers arefacing the challenge of caring for theirparents or other family member.

Assessing when someone needs morethan just an occasional visit to see how heor she is doing is not always easy. Here aresome questions that may help you determineif your loved ones are in need of care.• Started missing appointments?• Is their house dirty or cluttered or is

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The second type of care in cludes thatdelivered by aides, homemakers, and com-panions who are there to help with non-medical daily activities so a senior can stayat home, for as long as possible.

Many seniors can benefit from this non-medical type of care, which is designed tomake sure your loved one is eating prop-erly, and that the household is being takencare of. Here are a few of the services thatcan be provided in your loved one’s home:

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If you’re among the more than 65million Americans who care for aloved one living with a chronicillness, such as cancer, you have

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Caregivers may be able to help theirloved one remain in their own home andcommunity while still providing thequality care and support they require.This may include driving to appoint -ments, ensuring compliance to med-ications, and preparing meals.

To best manage chronic illness care,it’s important for patients to have a fullteam of health care providers and sup-portive caregivers to understand anddiscuss all treatment options. Be pre-pared by contacting your local homehealth companies so that you haveoptions when you need additional care-givers or a break from caregiving.

To be able to help their loved one,caregivers of cancer patients shouldstrike a balance between time for them-selves and maintaining an active role.Nearly three-quarters of family care-givers report not going to the doctor asoften as they should, 63 percent havepoor eating habits, and 58 percent haveworse exercise habits than before tak-ing on their role as caregivers. So besure you don’t fall into the habit of not

looking after your health while beinga caregiver.

As a caregiver, you should:1. Take charge of your life, and don’t let

your loved one’s illness take centerstage. You’re doing a very hard joband deserve time just for yourself orother family.

2. Encourage your loved one to talk toyou about Thier emotions. Patientswith cancer may experience depres-sion or anxiety, so it’s important tomaintain an open dialogue.

3. Join a cancer support group with yourloved one to hear other people’sstories, gain valuable insights, andlearn coping strategies.

4. Be open to on line resources that areavailable for those living with can-cer, including resources offeringhelpful tips on managing financesand navigating insurance.5. Educate yourself about cancer.

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More than 65 million peoplein the United States care forsomeone with a chronic con-dition, disability, or frailty.

These caregivers often accompany theirloved ones to doctors’ appointments. Bymaking the most of these appointments,caregivers can help improve the care theirloved one receives and ease some of thestress they often experience as a caregiver.

If you are a caregiver, consider thesetips for appointments:

• Introduce Yourself: Get permissionfrom your loved one to speak directly withdoctors. This typically requires the patientto sign a release form at each doctor’s office.Explain your role. Ask questions about diag-noses, medications, and ongoing careneeds. However, be sure to include yourloved one in the discussion too.

• Educate Yourself: Understandingyour loved one’s conditions will help youbetter communicate with doctors and makeyou a better advocate.

• Document Important In formation:Keeping a record of physician contacts,medications, symptoms, and health changeswill help you remember what to addressat each appointment and help the doctormake informed decisions. Ask for copiesof test results and keep them in a file forfuture reference.

• Understand Health Coverage AndBenefits: Before ap pointments, learnwhat is covered by your loved one’s healthplan. Ask physicians about the risks, bene-fits and alternatives to their recommenda-tions and the associated cost. Avoid financialsurprises by understanding out-of-pocketcosts for appointments, tests or procedures.If you have questions, call the number on theback of the insurance card.

• Ask Questions: Come to appointmentsprepared with a list of questions. During thevisits, take notes so you can refer to themwhen you need to later.

• Don’t Neglect Your Own Health: Tak-ing care of yourself will put you in the bestposition to provide care for others. If youcare for an older adult or anticipate takingon a caregiver role, you should know aboutthe tools and resources available to makethe job of being a caregiver a bit easier.ST

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The warm glow of candlelight canmake you feel cozy on a coolevening and add a festive atmos-phere to holiday decorations. They

can also be a source of tragedy if not usedcarefully. Did you know that December isthe peak time of year for candle usage andalso home fires involving candles? Mosthome candle fires—11 percent—begin withdecoration. Safety precautions must alwaysbe taken when using fire. Here are some tipsfor safely placing and choosing candles.

• Place candles where their flames willnot heat or come into contact with any-thing flammable. Take a look around thearea where you might place a candle. Donot position candles on inner shelves. Theflame could ignite the shelf above andbehind the candle.

• Choose candles and holders wisely.Sturdy and non-combustible candleholdersare best. Hurricane style is ideal! Avoid can-dles that have flammable or combustiblematerials imbedded into the wax, such asleaves and other decorative items.

• Never burn candles in unattendedrooms. Always extinguish candles whenleaving the room or when you are readyto sleep.

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If you must use candles with a real flame,practice the above safety suggestions, butconsider using flameless candles instead.Battery operated ones are best and they stillgive off the warm glow and festive spiritwithout the worry of danger.

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As it begins to cool down, many ofour feline friends like to spendmore time indoors where they arewarm and safe. If your cat is usu-

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Although many cats are comfortable out-side, there are benefits to bringing themindoors more often or even full-time. Indoorcats face far fewer hazards than outdoor cats.Moving a cat indoors lowers or eliminatesthe risks associated with parasites, other ani-mals, cold weather, vehicles, and other dan-gers that lurk outdoors.

Surprisingly, in many cases the transitionto a litter box is not that difficult. Most catsactually have an instinctual nature to use alitter box. For a cat that has been primarilyoutdoors, it does help to use two litter boxesat first. Place one box in a permanent loca-tion where you eventually want the cat touse it, and leave the other next to the dooryour cat has previously used to exit thehouse. As the cat grows more accustomedto being indoors, you can move the boxescloser together, eventually eliminating one.

Perhaps the most important step in mov-ing your cat indoors is finding ways to keepthem entertained and active. Use a wide vari-ety of toys to keep your cat busy, remember-

ing that like us, cats will get bored playingwith the same toy day after day.

Many cats appreciate the addition ofanother cat or other companion, such as adog, to the home. Having a friend to playwith and chase around the house helps yourcat stay active and entertained while you areaway or busy. Having another pet aroundalso fills a need for companionship thatthe cat may miss after being outdoors.

Like many of us, cats love to spend timesunbathing. Offer your cat an open spacein a large window to enjoy the sun and keepan eye on the outdoors. If you do not havea large window ledge, there are shelves andplatforms that can be used for this.

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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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Ihad an experience with a customerI’d like to share. I have known him foryears and he comes in to ask myopinion on health issues, especially

on drug therapies. He had seen a commer-cial for a new drug and wanted to knowwhat I thought of this new class of anti-anxiety medication. I informed him I was-n’t qualified to comment and recommendedhe speak with his doctor. The next time I sawhim, he told me he had just gotten back fromEngland. He’d taken my advice and this iswhat his medical doctor said, “Nigel, thisdrug is so new, let the Americans take it. Afterthey’ve been experimented on, we’ll knownot only whether the drug is better than exist-ing drugs, but we’ll know if the drug is safeto take. You can trust the yanks to take anydrug with or without a prescription.”

The morning news release on MSNBCon November 13, 2013 stated: “New cho-lesterol guidelines will increase the num-ber of statin prescriptions.” Remember, theprevious guidelines were supposed to keeptotal cholesterol below 200, keeping theLDL’s (erroneously called “bad lipopro-teins”) below 130. Under the new guide-lines, more than 30 percent of U.S. adultswill qualify for statin treatment. Currently,the number is 15 percent.

“About twice as many adults will nowbe eligible for ‘definite treat’ status,”states Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones, M.D., co-chairman of a panel funded by the Ameri-can Heart Association. What is disturbingis that 15 percent of Americans don’t eatanywhere near 4-5 recommended serv-ings of veggies and don’t exercise so theyopt for the quick fix: statin drugs. Thisdrug therapy, however, comes with majorside effects including radiating leg pain,muscle weakness, memory loss, confu-sion, and now, alarmingly, an increasedrisk of diabetes.

In the WebMD News Archive, there isa current posting: New FDA Warnings onCholesterol-Lowering Statins increasedrisk of inducing type II diabetes. This riskis so significant that the FDA is consider-ing a mandatory warning label as statedby Dr. Mary Parks, M.D., Director ofthe FDA’s Division of Metabolism ofEndocrinology Products.

Folks, diabetics are the ones who areroutinely prescribed these drugs, even iftheir lipid profile is normal. Remember, 8.4percent of the adult population alreadyhas type II diabetes with another 8-10 per-cent either borderline or undiagnosed. Canwe, even for a moment, consider an iatron-genic event doubling our diabetic popula-tion? Our health care system would not beable to handle the results. This is by far thegreater threat: Alzheimer’s disease. TheFDA states that statins are linked to memoryloss. That’s a gross understatement. Thisterrible disease has been addressed in sev-eral previous articles (see Make Alzheimer’sA Bad Memory! on our website) and willbe continued in my next article. Read allthe medical references. Most of my readers

will agree, no one had ever heard of thisscourge until the late 90s. It is no acci-dent that this disease surfaced after thefirst statin, Mevacor, was introduced in themid 90s. We know that these food conta-minates, of course, pass through the brain/blood barrier. The degenerative trigger thatstarts the process is when you reduce thebody’s total cholesterol to absurdly lowlevels and the brain starves (it runs oncholesterol).

Need convincing? Read Dr. DuaneGraveline’s book: STATIN Drugs And TheMisguided War On Cho-lesterol. It simply tellsit all. The former flightsurgeon in the USAF,was also an astronaut.Even though he was in perfect health, hiscardiologist convinced him he needed totake Lipator to be safe. The result: TransientGlobal Amnesia. After the first episode, hisdoctor said it was an anomaly—so hetook it again. This time he forgot his wife,four kids, and what planet he was on. Hewas lucky… it was “transient.” Now recov-ered, he is making it clear—many othersdon’t recover. He is now an advocate,along with the FDA’s own in-house staff,that the side effects of statins warrant newlabeling as a minimum first step.

So, with turkey day looming, whatcan you do? Get informed and read themedical literature so you can be pro-activein your health. Read: The Great Choles-terol Myth by Dr. Stephen Sinatra, M.D.,cardiologist. He advocates an organicwholefood diet (no GMOs), no “syntho”anything. He puts emphasis on consuming“good” fats, especially those in theOmega-3 family.

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Q: I have copies of a series of letterswritten by my fifth-generation grand-father in Washington County, Kentucky,to his son in Rushville, Indiana. Theletters were sent over a period of timefrom 1851 to 1874 and cover such top-ics as crop problems and the impact ofthe Civil War. I am wondering if theyhave any monetary value or what signif-icance they would be to 19th-centuryAmerican histories.

—Bob, Rancho Cucamonga, CAA: I spoke to several document deal-

ers, who seem to agree that while yourletters sound interesting, they would notbe worth a great deal of money. Forexample, one told me that he had justsold a packet of two dozen letters froma Confederate soldier to his family inMississippi, covering 1862 through thewar's end. The collection sold for $750,and I suspect your letters might be worthabout that amount.

The significance to the history ofWashington County, Kentucky, how-ever, is another matter. Two sources thatmight be helpful are the Historical Soci-

eties of Kentucky, P.O. Box H, Frank-fort, KY 40602; and the WashingtonCounty Historical Society, 107 CarolynCourt, Springfield, KY 40069.

***Q: I have a six-pack of J.R. Ewing

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—Mary Lou, Albuquerque, NMA: Not much. Both the J.R. Ewing

and the Billy Beer from the JimmyCarter era sell for less than $20 for anunopened six-pack. Both are curiosities,but not very valuable ones. ST

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Dear Paw’s Corner: Is it true thatthe U.S. Department of Agriculture isbanning professional dog breeding?

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On the plus side, the new rules couldmake it harder for notorious puppy millsto exist, because breeders with four ormore breeding females, and those whosell puppies sight unseen, now have tobe licensed through the USDA.

On the negative side, argues theAmerican Kennel Club, the rules arenebulous in certain areas. For example,determining which females are trulybreeding females can make thingsharder for small breeders and hobby-ists. “The AKC remains extremely con-cerned that the rule will make it difficultfor individuals to self-report, as theywould not be able to know—withoutan APHIS inspection—before apply-ing for a license—whether they wouldbe required to obtain a license.”

New standards for facilities couldmake it much harder for hobbyists andsmall breeders to raise dogs in theirhomes. “It is not reasonable to expectsmall breeders, who keep a handful ofdogs and make a choice to raise dogs intheir homes, to be able to meet exactingUSDA kennel engineering standardsthat are designed for large commercialwholesale or research kennels,” theAKC said.

So, dog breeders will still be in busi-ness when the new rules take effect butthey may have more work cut out forthem. Cat and rabbit breeders also areaffected. ST

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Of course, he was crushed. He apolo-gized for hurting me. I forgave him, andwe moved on with the weekend.

I revisited that incident in my mind overand over for years. Is it that hard to comeup with something that he likes about me?He is such a loving husband, so where didthat self-centered comment come from?

Slowly, I began to understand what wasin the heart of my husband. What my reac-tion did to him.

Before marrying me, my husband hadgone through the worst kind of rejection.He was betrayed by a wife who chose towalk away from their marriage. Whilethey were married, she was disrespectfuland did not make him a priority.

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When my husband had said what he did,I remember noticing every man in that roomsmiling as if to say, “Man, you're so lucky.”

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Like it or not, winter is coming.Depending on where you live,you've likely already felt thechill winds preceding the even

colder weather ahead. Two key ele-ments of winter safety at home arewarmth and adequate lighting.

Are you ready?Staying Warm: If you live in your

own home, when is the last time youhad your furnace inspected? If you can'tsay it was this season, it's time to call foran appointment. These system checksshould be done once a year and gener-ally include a new furnace filter.

Carrying a big blanket from room toroom can be a tripping danger. Instead,keep personal-size comforters in variousplaces in your home, especially yourfavorite chair. Check the bottoms of yourslippers to make sure they aren't wornand slippery. Wear a favorite hat foradditional warmth, and consider a pad-ded vest to keep your body's trunk warm.

Adequate Lighting: Fading daylightcan creep up on us. One of my friendstook a yard light and put it in the kitchen

window to recharge in the sun each day.When it becomes dark outside, the lit-tle light automatically goes on. Anotherhas put tiny automatic nightlights in afew electric outlets. When the lightingis low, the lights automatically come on.These serve as reminders to turn onmore lights in the house.

Do you have candles handy for thetimes when the power goes out? If so,throw them away! It's too easy forlighted candles to fall over or catchclothing on fire. Invest in a few flash-lights or dome lights that you can leaveat various places in your home. Don'tforget a small one for your pocket. ST

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Did you buy a new coat forwinter? Is there any chanceyou can buy another one?Maybe some good gloves

and a hat? There are homeless veter-ans out there who could use them.

With temperatures dropping, here area few ways you can help homeless vet-erans this winter:

• Donate clothing and other basics:Call the Department of Veterans Affairsmedical center nearest you and ask forVoluntary Services. Most locations keepa clothing closet for homeless veteranswho come in and need help, or thosewho are moving out of rehab into a placeof their own. Maybe the clothing closetis good to go on coats but has com-pletely run out of lined jeans and gloves.Maybe they need shirts in a super largesize, or even personal-care items anda sports bag to carry everything in. Askif they need a transition package ofhousehold supplies, like soap, towels,toilet paper, and a laundry basket.

• Sign up to give rides: Voluntary ser-vices can help you with that, too.

Homeless veterans often have to get todoctor appointments the best way theycan, and in cold weather that can betough. Look into driving opportunitiesthrough the Disabled American Veterans.

• Volunteer At A Stand Down: Goonline to VA.gov and see when there'san event near you. They run from Jan-uary to November, and this time of theyear the emphasis is going to be to gethomeless veterans warm and in housing.Call and ask what you can do to help.

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diagnosis is life-altering, and from the moment of diagnosis, people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones may feel a sense of loss and various other emotions. It is a shared journey, but it affects each person differently.Each support group will allow participants to share experiences,support one another, learn ways to decrease stress, and to balance daily challenges and responsibilities.Support Group Facilitators:Karen Grant, LCSW and Julie Randolph, LCSW Halifax Health, Hospice of Volusia/Flagler

Friday Doctors’ Choice “Healthy Tips for the Holidays”Dec. 6 ‘Tis the season to be healthy. In this informational seminar 2:30–3:30 pm with Tim Richards, he will be exploring all aspectsAuditorium of health and wellness for the holidays from cold

prevention to mental health, exercise, and nutrition tips.Holiday health education is an important issue due to theamount of injuries and illness that occur this time of year.This seminar is designed to give all participants the education and information to finish off the season in better health than they were in prior to the holidays. This truly is a wonderful time of the year, so come learn how tostay in the best shape and even have a better and more enjoyable holiday season.Tim Richards, Physical Therapist, has worked in the Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation field for 19years. He has had the pleasure of working with patients inhospital, outpatient and long term rehab settings and hasbeen in the home, health care field for seven years.Tim Richards, PTADirector of Program Development & Training, Doctors’ Choice Home Health

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1. Who had a hit with disco songGot To Be Real?

2. Name the group that releasedMichael, a version of Row The BoatAshore, in 1961.

3. Who wrote Girl, You'll Be AWoman Soon?

4. John Lennon wrote Bad To Mefor which group?

5. Name the song that contains thislyric: “I never said you had to offer mea second chance, I never said I was avictim of circumstance, I still belong,Don't get me wrong.”

Answers1. Cheryl Lynn in 1978. The song

was co-penned by master song crafts-man and producer David Foster. Hewas the magic behind dozens of artistsand groups, including Rod Stewart andJosh Groban.

2. The Highwaymen, a college quin-tet folk group. Despite the comingBritish invasion, The Highwaymen rein-troduced solid folk music to millions.

3. Neil Diamond, who charted withthe song in 1967.

4. Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas

5. My Life, by Billy Joel in 1978.Chicago band members Peter Ceteraand Donnie Dacus performed the back-ing vocals. The song charted aroundthe world and was used as the themesong for the television series BosomBuddies in 1980-82. ST

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“No matter what route you chose, alwaysensure whole turkeys reach 165 degrees Fas measured in the innermost part of thethigh and wing and the thickest part of thebreast,” said Duitsman.

Here are some things to keep in mindwith various turkey cooking methods:

Electric Roaster Oven: Use on thecountertop as an extra oven for a wholeturkey. The cooking time and oven tem-perature should be identical to a conven-tional oven. Preheat to at least 325 F,and place the turkey on a meat rack.Keep the lid on throughout cooking.Cooking bags may be used, as long as thebag does not touch the oven surface onany side.

Grilling: This popular methodallows a completely thawedbird to cook over indirectheat in an outdoor gas orcharcoal grill. Keep thegrill covered, andplace a pan of waterbeneath thegrilling sur-face to catchdrippings.Do not stuffthe turkey—the indirect heatmay not allow stuffing to get hot enough tokill all bacteria.

Smoking: Smokers vary widely, anduse either electricity, gas, or charcoal forheat. Ensure the smoker reaches an inter-nal temperature of 225 F to 300 F beforeintroducing the completely thawed, unstuffedturkey. If using water-soaked wood, do notuse softwood like pine, fir, cedar, or spruce.These woods will give the food a turpentineflavor and coat the meat with black pitch.

Deep Fat Frying: A whole unstuffedturkey of 12 pounds or less can be suc-cessfully cooked in a short amount of time.

Follow manufacturer directions, and ensurethe oil covers the turkey by 1-2 inches.Select a safe location for your fryer, andheat oil to 350 F. Slowly and carefully lowerthe turkey in the hot oil. Monitor the tem-perature, and never leave unattended.

Pressure Cooker: Use turkey parts suchas breasts, legs, and thighs. Follow the man-ufacturer instructions for a quick-cooking(about 1⁄3 or less of conventional time).

Slow-Cooker: Use cut-up parts of theturkey like legs, thighs, breasts, wings, orquarters. Begin heating on high for an houror more before turning to low (or, just con-tinue cooking on hgh). A minimum heatingtemperature between 170 F and 200 Fshould be maintained. Do not remove thecover while cooking.

Microwaving: This can work success-fully with either a whole unstuffed turkey,or using parts of the turkey in a covereddish. Limit the size of your bird to around12-14 pounds, and allow 3 inches ovenclearance on top and 2-3 inches of spacearound the bird. Because microwaves cantend to heat unevenly, a cooking bag willhelp to aid heat distribution.

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to go with a regular con-ventional oven, set your

oven temperature no lowerthan 325 F. Place your

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For food safety, it'sbest to cook stuffingoutside of the cavity

—in a casserole dish.Cook the turkey immediately and use a

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