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Ican’t cease to be amazed at how wesee the world order as constantlychanging when we can look back inhistory and see similar problems and

concerns and how they were worked out.When the United States of America wasstruggling to make decisions concerningthe development and running of this coun-try, “Hamilton skillfully laid out a plan fora centralized government dominated bywealth that would make Madison’s Planlook moderate by comparison.”

Benjamin Franklin was the oldest dele-gate at the convention. He noted that whenthe Continental Congress sat in “days ofgreat danger,” they had asked God’s helpin prayer. He said: “Have we forgotten ourpowerful Friend? Or do we no longer needHis assistance?” He went on to say ”Andthe longer I live, the more convincing proofsI see of the truth that God governs in theaffairs of men. If the sparrow cannot fallto the ground without His notice, is it prob-able that an empire can rise without His aid?”

That was in the beginning of our coun-try as we know it, found in a book called,America: The Last Best Hope by Dr. Wil-liam Bennett. Following down through theages, I was so pleased to find a timelineon the Internet that gathered informationregarding our decades. You read of thegrowth of our nation from 1900 through1959, found on American Cultural Historycompiled by Lonestar College—Kingwood,and I promised to write of cultural infor-mation from the 1960s to 2000. The searchbegan when my family decided to tell theirexperiences of the decades of my life andhow it affected their lives.

1960-1969The Baby Boomers, 70 million children

from the post war days, became teenagers.They were not happy to follow the con-servative ways of previous generations. Amajor change in thinking led to majorchanges in education, lifestyles, laws, andentertainment and continue to this day.Approximately 850,000 war babies enteredcollege and emergency living quarters wereset up in hotels, trailer camps, and dormlounges. The population was 177,830,000.Average annual salary was $4,743. Teach-ers salary, $5,174. Female life expectancywas 73+ and for males, 66+.

1970-1978War and social change continued into

the 70s. “Major trends included a growingdisillusionment of government, advances incivil rights, increased influence of thewomen's movement, a heightened concernfor the environment, and increased spaceexploration.” Radical ideas gained wideracceptance in this decade and became apart of the American life and culture. Amidwar, social realignment, and presidentialimpeachment proceedings, American cul-ture flourished. The modern culture includedgreater changes in music, literature, enter-tainment, and fashions. Milk was 33c a quart

and bread 24c a loaf. Population grew to204,879,000. Average salary was $7,564.The life expectancy of women was 74+and for men 67+.

1980-1989The ME generation was a time of labels.

You were what you wore. Brand names werethe only acceptable wear by teenagers.A newbreed of billionaires emerged like DonaldTrump and Leona Helmsley. Credit andbinge buying was a way of life. Forbes' list

of 400 richest people became more impor-tant than its 500 largest companies. Videogames, aerobics, minivans, camcorders, andtalk shows became part of our lives. Thedecade began with double-digit inflation.Reagan declared a war on drugs. Populationgrew to 226,546,000. Average salary dou-bled, from the previous decade, to $15,757.The life expectancy of women grew to 77+and men, 69+.

1990-1999The electronic age brought us so many

possibilities. The information gathered herewas a grand result of the coming of theInternet. “World Wide Web was born in1992, changing the way we communicate(e-mail), spend our money (online gambling,stores), and do business (e-commerce). In1989, 15 percent of American householdshad a computer. By 2000, this figure in-creased to 51percent, with 41.5 percentonline.” Everyday lingo changed drasti-cally. As people began using the Internet,general language used among intimatefriends became something for the world tosee. Changes, good and bad, came to uswith use of the Internet. No errors allowedonce you get the hang of a computer. Manyof us taught ourselves to use a computer andspent hours writing when not on the phoneor online talking with a technician. Anotherhandy item that nearly everyone acquiredduring the ’90s was a cell phone.

“America faced the new millennium withan open, diversified society, a functioningdemocracy, a healthy economy, and themeans and will, hopefully, to face andovercome its problems” Population grewto 281,421,906. Average salary at the endof the decade was by the hour: $13.37;average teachers annual salary: $39,347.The life expectancy of women grew to79+ and men, 73+.

Very soon we will go to the polls oncemore and vote for the president of ourcountry. Pray he is exactly what we need andwant to help bring us back to the countrywe love. God bless America. ST

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer forSeniors Today.

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Seniors Got TalentDo you enjoy singing and dancing?

Want to see all the talented seniors wehave in our community? Then you won’twant to miss the talent show. Join thefun at the Riviera, 1823 RidgewoodAve., Holly Hill. Come see the winner atthe Finals on Thurs., Nov. 1 from 1:30–3:30 P.M. All fans are welcome andrefreshments will be served. For moreinformation, call Noel at 386-677-5000.

Free Medicare SeminarAre you confused about all the different

insurance options and how supplementsto Medicare work? Holy Cross LutheranChurch, 724 Big Tree Road in South Day-tona, will host a free seminar with areainsurance agents available to answer allyour questions on Thursday, Nov. 1 from10 A.M. to 12 NOON. Representatives fromHumana, Florida Healthcare, UniversalHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield,Florida HealthCare Plus, WellCareand United Health Care will be on site.For more details, call 386-322-1082.

Hypertension And Diabetes

Doctor of Oriental Medicine, LorenzoPhan will hold a free seminar on ac-upuncture for hypertension and diabeteson Wed., Nov. 7 from 2–4 P.M. This isa one-time annual event. Reservationsare recommended as seating is limited.Free treatments by Dr. Lorenzo Phanwill be demonstrated on all those whoattend. For additional information, callat 386-615-1203 or visit Acubeautytherapy.com for seat reservation.

Lunch BunchHoly Cross Lutheran Church, 724

Big Tree Road, South Daytona hostLunch Bunch every Thurs. at 12 NOON.Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo withnon-monetary prizes. Re servations arerequired by noon the Tuesday prior. Callthe church at 386-767-6542. You canalso enjoy using the computers orbrowsing around the new senior centerwhich is open on Thursdays from 9A.M to 12 NOON and then again from1:30–3 P.M.

Jewelry Sale Start your holiday shopping and pur-

chase some unique gifts at this jewelrysale on Friday, Nov. 2 from 10:30 A.M.to 12:15 P.M. at the Ormond Beach SeniorCenter, 351 Andrews Street. Choosefrom handcrafted items, with manyoriginal designs, and selections madefrom crystals, gemstones, etc. For moreinformation, call 386-672-4146.

Free Concerts Enjoy some music from yesteryear!

Don’t miss the two free Lettermen con-certs at the Volusia County Fair duringSenior Day on Tues., Nov. 6 at 4 and 7P.M. The concerts are free with gateadmission which is only $6 until 7 P.M.for anyone 55 or better.

Free Caregiver’s DayNeed a break from caregiving? First

United Meth odist Church of OrmondBeach is providing two free Caregiver’sDay Out that includes food, fun, andspecial attention for care re ceivers. Thedays are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Sat.,Nov. 10; Thurs., Dec. 13; Sat., Jan.12; and Thurs., Feb. 14 at First UnitedMeth odist Church of Ormond Beach.For information, call Sherry at 386-677-3581, ext. 311. This is a wonderfulopportunity for caregivers to have abreak and know that their loved onesare being taken care of in a loving,safe, and fun environment.

Boost Your ImmunityBoost your immunity naturally and

prepare for a healthy holiday! Want tomake sure you feel great for the holi-days? Stop colds or the flu before it stopsyou! Dr. Charng-Shen Wang, P.T.,D.O.M., A.P. will host several free sem-inars on the benefits of acupuncture andChinese Medicine. The seminars will beheld at ARC Acupuncture and PhysicalTherapy locations on Mon., Nov. 5 at12 P.M.; Tues., Nov. 6 at 12 P.M.; andWed., Nov. 7 at 5:30 P.M. Seating islimited. Call Sandi at 386-675-8406for meeting locations and to RVSP.

Travel ClubHigh Performance Travel welcomes

you to a travel club on Wed., Nov. 14from 9:30–11 A.M. at the Daytona BeachMunicipal Golf Course Club HouseRestaurant. Hear travel advice from fea-tured guest speaker, Loretta Crescentewith Carnival Cruise Lines. Receive tipson making your travel more enjoyable.The seminar is free and breakfast is onyour own. RSVP is required. For moredetails and to RSVP, call 386-252-4423.

Kopy KatsIf you have never seen the Kopy Kats

Show you won’t want to miss the 2012Musical Revue on Nov. 2, 3, and 4 atthe Ormond Beach Performing ArtsCenter located at 399 North US 1. Thisyears show promises to be the best everwith some new talent added to the thisyears performance! Tickets are just $15.For show times and reservations, call thebox office at 386-676-3375.

Free Post Mastectomy Workshop

Are you experiencing difficulty aftera lumpectomy, reconstruction, or post-radiation? Join Sara and Cheryl withThomas Orthopedic & Sports PhysicalTherapy, 100 Professional Blvd., Day-tona Beach on Mon., Nov. 12 from 5:30–7 P.M. and learn valuable informationabout self-massage techniques for scartissue and safe and effective exercises.Please RSVP if you plan to attend, to386-257-2672.

Manage Your DiabetesLearn how to manage your Diabetes

at a free informative seminar presentedby Dr. George Ehringer, MD on Wed.,Nov. 7 at 11 A.M. at Grand Villa, 535 N.Nova Road, Ormond Beach. The seminaris open to the public. Come and bringa friend. To be a guest, RSVP to 386-868-0723 by Nov. 5.

Stress Reducing PartyKick back, relax, and come celebrate

the one year anniversary of Love’sWhole Foods in Port Orange, 1633 Tay-lor Road on Sat., Nov. 3 from 10 A.M. to5 P.M. The party offers free productgive-aways, raffles, and samples alongwith sale pricing on select items andenjoy a free organic smoothie. For moreinformation, call 386-767-6543.

Lutheran's Weigh InLutheran congregations are partici-

pating in a food collection project torestock food pantry shelves in Volusiaand Flagler counties. You can participateby donating non-perishable goods to HolyCross Lutheran Church, 724 Big TreeRoad, South Daytona from 9 A.M. to 12NOON now through Nov. 7 and help themwin $500 worth of food for their pantry.For more details, call 386-767-6542.

Senior Social LuncheonA 50+ Singles Social Pot-Luck lunch

will be held at 12 P.M. on Fri., Nov. 16,at the Piggotte Center, 504 Big Tree Rd.Bring a dish to share and your own bev-erage. If you are not able to bring adish, you are still welcome to attend.Please call 386-322-3070 for details.

Support GroupAlzheimer's Support

The A.C.E.S. (Alzheimer's CaregiverEducation & Support) offer caregiverssupport and practical care suggestions.The group meets the 2nd Saturday eachmonth at Our Lady Of Lourdes, 201University Blvd., Daytona Beach. Formore details, call 386-214-3833.


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People often hear from friends andrelatives that they should sign aquick deed or a quick claim deed.THERE IS NO SUCH THING!

There is a type of deed called a quit claimdeed. It is not favored because it does notindicate that the grantor owned the prop-erty. It is not advisable to sign any type ofdeed without legal advice.

Often people sign deeds to avoid probate.There may be more disadvantages thanadvantages in doing so. Probate is a reason-able procedure for handling many estates.

Several issues should be considered be-fore conveying an interest in propertyto anybody.

If there is any chance the owner mightneed nursing home care within the nextfive years, adding a name to the title maydisqualify the owner. Although one’s homeis an exempt asset, transferring an interestnegates the exemption.

The tax basis of the property may be anissue. The tax basis is what was paid for theproperty. To calculate gain on a sale, sub-tract the basis from the sale price. If onegives away an interest in property whilealive, the grantee receives the grantor’s taxbasis. On the other hand, if property passesat death, the tax basis is stepped up to dateof death value.

Adding a name to title is irrevocable. Toremove the name, or to sell or mortgage

the property, the signature of all owners isrequired. The grantee may be unable orunwilling to sign a deed when requested.

A creditor of the grantee could attach theproperty. The homestead protection onlyapplies to the person claiming homestead.

If the person whose name has been addedto title dies, title may pass to a person otherthan the original owner.

If there is a mortgage on the property,the Department of Revenue requires thatdocumentary stamps be paid. If they arenot paid, the state may charge penaltiesand interest.

These are some of the reasons that wediscourage adding a name to title. It is oftenbetter to handle the transfer of the homethrough the probate process. There are typesof deeds and other choices that do not haveall the problems, stated above, but no choiceis foolproof.

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Iget peeved when I hear people gripeand complain about their hard times.Three Chinese cheers… Phooey,Phooey, Phooey! I’m not talking

here about a patch of bad luck or a seri-ous illness that knock one down for awhile. All of us face that occasionallyand most get up and start over. I’m talk-ing about the lifetime professional com-plainers who have an entitlement mentalityand spend their lifetime eating off some-body else’s dime.

Recently, I was conversing with ayoung person who appreciated what hadcome before her. Her grandparents werea marvelous legacy, coming from humblesurroundings yet having raised a mar-velous family. Three children, successfulin their lives… including a highly suc-cessful attorney and another, a ministerwith almost 50 years in the same con-gregation… very different fields but both,contributing to their community’s success.

I often think of what my parents, andmy in-laws, did in this regard. In bothmy case and Peg’s case, our parents cameoff the farm. Peg’s parents married asteenagers and remained married for 72years. Her father worked all his life forbut one company… E. I. Dupont. Theyhad two children… the oldest a success-ful airline pilot for 30+ years and Peg, atalented actress, speaker and writer, motherof 4, and foster mother to 18.

My father finished the 3rd grade andwent to work on the farm. Later, he workedfor a large grocery chain and eventuallyowned his own store, but lost it to thedepression. Like many in that era, theystruggled, but Dad built another businesswhich lasted the balance of his 83 years.

Mother was the only member of herfamily to graduate high school. Then shetaught in the school… not an uncommonpractice in those days before teacherscolleges. She loved to learn and was stillgoing to classes of various kinds beforeher death, also at 83. She was a seam-stress for a men's suit manufacturingcompany. She rejected the labor unionand their hourly wage because she pre-ferred ‘piece’ work at which she earnedmore than the union workers.

Between them they had 6 children.(Dad had two daughters when he mar-ried my mother. Their mother had diedwhen they were small children.) Of the5 girls, 3 attended college as did I. Weall worked and/or had scholarships andhad NO debt. Of the two that did notcollege, one became a senior editor fortwo national publishers as a languageexpert and proof reader. Of the other sis-ters, one was a school administrator andalmost finished a doctorate. Number 2

was a home economics teacher and wouldyou believe taught Bible in the citiespublic schools. The third was a Businessteacher... and with her husband ownedseveral businesses.

That leaves me, but I'm getting byokay as a beach comber.

My parents lived thru the depression.They borrowed money only to buy ahouse... with no running water or elec-tricity. Dad installed both. Dad was notbig on travel. He always said he wouldnot give 5 cents to see the cow jumpover the moon… again! He did love base-ball and circus and helping his neighbors.

Mother… well... she never met atravel agent she didn't like. We used tosay ‘when she smelled gasoline she gother hat!’ She and my oldest sister trav-eled around the world several times andwere on every continent except Antarc-tica... and wanted to go there. She lovedsports. I once took her to a pro footballgame and a pro baseball game in thesame week. She loved the arts and wouldgo anywhere to see her children or grand-children perform. Peg and I took her onmany trips, including overseas, until ageand travel became incompatible.

I have great respect for these genera-tions. They worked, saved, built, con-tributed, won two world wars, and inventedmore consumer magic than most folks canname. They had babies at home, (withthe help of a neighbor), grew and canedwhat they ate, got up early to milk, andstayed up late to quilt. Tough? Theydidn’t claim such. They just did whatthey had to do… what most everyone hadto do… work! Dad liked to say, ‘Twocan live as cheaply as one… providingone does not eat or wear cloths!

Many years ago Peg and I visited Haiti.Upon return I told people there were nopoor people in America. There were someunfortunate, some ill, and some just plainlazy… but compared to Haiti, (and nodoubt other lands as well), no poor.

If your grandparents are still around,give them a hug and thank them for yourheritage. If they are gone, get out a pic-ture and remind yourself of who you areand what went before.

If after reading this you are still grip-ing and complaining… do us all a favor.Shut up! ST

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

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Some-one has some suggestions to offer regard-ing your new project. You might findthem helpful. Remember to avoid spec-ulation and to stick with just the facts.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Anold friend suddenly reappears. Whetherthis proves to be a boon or a bane inthe Bovine's life depends on the rea-son for this surprising reappearance. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Vitalinformation finally emerges, allowingyou to make that important personaldecision. You can now move your focusto an upcoming development.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Youmight not like seeing so many on-the-job changes. Some of them could opennew opportunities for the Moon Child'stalents to shine to your best advantage.LEO (July 23 to August 22) An appar-ently solid-gold opportunity beckonsthe Lion. Check to see if all that daz-zle isn't just a sprinkling of surfaceglitter. Check it out first.VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) Aclose friend could offer advice on howto handle a difficult family matter. Thedecision has to be made based on whatis best for you and those you love.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Familyproblems are best worked out with allthose concerned contributing sugges-tions that will ease tensions. Stay with ituntil a workable solution is found.SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Expectto hear more about an offer that haspiqued your interest. You earn respectfor insisting on solid facts, not justtalk about potential opportunities.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)What seemed to be a reasonable work-place request might need to be defended.Don't fret. You have both the facts anda surprise ally on your side.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan.19) Abit of capriciousness might be just whatyou need. Plan to kick up your heels ina round of fun and games with familyand friends this weekend.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)Although some of your plans have tobe put on hold, things do begin to takea turn for the better by midweek. Yourfinancial crunch also eases.PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Yourfinancial picture begins to brighten byweek's end. There are also favorablechanges in your personal life. Some-one you care for has good news. ST


Republican Dorothy Hukill, a four-term rep-

resentative from Port Orange, faces Democrat

Frank Bruno, the elected chairman of the

Volusia County Council, a nonpartisan posi-

tion, since 2004. The Republican Party of

Florida has pumped at least $2 million into

Hukill’s race. Why not? She’s been a loyal

soldier for House GOP leaders.

The party also needs to counter some truly

bad bills she’s sponsored, bills that weaken

growth management and would have under-

mined citizen-backed re-districting reforms,

and repealed consumer protections against

crooked auto mechanics, telemarketers and

movers. Hukill has lamely tried to distance

herself from the deregulation bill – she “inher-

ited it” on her committee, she told us. Un-huh.

Hukill also has been bobbing and weaving

on an offensive radio ad that the Republican

Party has been running against Bruno. The ad

features two characters with exaggerated Ital-

ian-American accents who refer to Bruno as

the county’s “political boss,” a ridiculous label

to anyone who’s dealt with Bruno over the

years. Hukill insists the ad is not meant to

disparage an “ethnic community.” Right.

Bruno is known, liked and respected in

Volusia County, having served two decades

in county government. We’ve found fault at

times with his policies – too much travel by

county officials, for example. But to his credit

Bruno took the lead on trying to reform the

county’s travel practices.

He’s also been a consen-

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on regional initiatives,

including SunRail.

Bruno’s success in cut-

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from Volusia’s expenses

gives him the back-

ground and credibility to

take on the state budget. And he’s the only

candidate in this race whose priorities include

protecting the environment, including the dis-

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his constituents ahead of his party’s leaders.

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Do you want to make drivingsafer for our senior citizens?According to the recentAARP blog(http://blog.aa

rp.org/2012/09/19/top-five-new-car-technologies-older-drivers/?cmp=SN-TWTTR-PJS&sf6177564=1)TheHartford and MIT AgeLab conducteda study on new technologies for driversage 50 and older.

These are the top five from The Hart-ford’s list, quoting from the AARParticle:

The article also says that a recentstudy by AARP and J.D. Power andAssociates shows that 62 percent ofnew cars are purchased by drivers 50and older.

The other five features highlightedin the study are:

• Reverse monitoring systems• Lane departure warning • Vehicle stability control • Voice activated systems • Crash mitigation systems.

See the full top ten list at http://www.thehartford.com/sites/thehartf

ord/files/TopCarTechnolo-giesList.pdf or check out TheHartford’s Research ResultsInfographic at http://www.thehartford.com/sites/thehart-ford/files/TopCarTechnolo-giesInfographic.pdf

As someone who advocatesfor seniors on a daily basis, Ihope you will take the timeto follow through with theabove advice, whether you area senior or have seniors inyour family. It is our firm'sjob to make sure you are pre-pared financially for your lateryears, and that the cost of long-term care doesn't drain yourhard earned assets. Give me acall to answer your questionsabout preparation for yourlater years, and for more arti-cles like the one above, you canfollow me on Twitter @ElderLawFlorida.

Scott A. Selis is Chairmanof the Legislative Committeeof the Florida Bar's ElderLaw Section, a member of theAcademy of Florida Elder LawAttorneys, and the FloridaJoint Public Policy Task Forcefor the Elderly and Disabled.

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Law Tip…by Scott A. Selis

Smart HeadlightsLights which change intensity and angleof direction in order to reduce glare andmake driving easier at night or duringinclement weather.

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contents of your purse such as credit cards,and driver's license. Store the copies in asafe place at home. Should your purse getstolen, you'll have a record of your accountnumbers and whom to notify about them.

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Dave Archard, a veteran offorty years in the broadcastprofession, has released hismemoir, Through Slanted

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Archard began his career after grad-uating from a broadcasting school inNew York City in 1956. He assumed alltasks of a staff announcer at small sta-tions in South Carolina, New Jersey,and Pennsylvania. Two years later, hewas the first DJ to introduce the popu-lar Top 40 format to the west coast ofFlorida over powerful WALT in Tampa.At legendary WFUN in Miami, he

wrote ad copy and oversaw commer-cial production.

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on-camera appearances and commu-nity out-reach assignments for WDSCChannel 15. Now retired, he and hiswife enjoy life in Daytona Beach withtheir five offspring and nine grandchil-dren residing nearby.

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Section BOctober 26, 2012

The 68th annual Volusia CountyFair & Youth Show, and itstoe-tapping and South-lovingtheme, Cowboy Boots And

Country Roots, promises to crank upthe fun at the Volusia County Fair-grounds in DeLand from November 1through November 11.

Discounted admission tickets andride wristbands for the Volusia CountyFair & Youth Show are available at morethan 50 Walgreens stores throughoutVolusia, Flagler, and eastern SeminoleCounties and will be sold throughmidnight Friday, November 2 for yourconvenience. Prices for the discountedtickets are $6 for adults ages 13 andup (a $2 savings), and $4 for childrenages 6-12 (a $1 savings). Children ages5 and under are admitted free. Wrist-bands for unlimited rides are $15 atWalgreens through the end of the pro-motion period. Be sure to take advan-tage of this great discount.

The Volusia County Fair & YouthShow opens at 4 P.M. on November 1,2, 5, 7, 8, and 9; at 11 A.M. Saturday,

November 3 and 10; and Tuesday, No-vember 6, Sunday, November 4, andSunday, November 11 at 11 A.M. TheFair remains open until midway closes,with the exception of Sunday, Novem-ber 11 when closing is at 9 P.M.

This year’s Volusia County Fair Con-cert Series includes internationallyknown acts that offer free general admis-sion seating with gate admission: • Tracy Lawrence in concert, 8 P.M.

Saturday, Nov. 3* • The Lettermen in concert, 4 and 7

P.M. Tuesday, Nov. 6* • The Farm in concert, 8 P.M. Satur-

day, Nov. 10* New entertainment features at the

2012 Volusia County Fair include: • Yesterdaze—This high-energy six-

piece band plays hits from the ’60s,and will perform three shows per dayon weekdays, three shows per day onweekends, throughout the Fair at theCenter Circle Stage. Be sure to planto catch one of their shows!

• Sea Lion Splash—America’s onlytraveling sea lion show will make

its inaugural appearance at the Volu-sia County Fair this year.

• Mallory Lewis & Lambchop—Mal-lory “Mally” Lewis, daughter of ShariLewis, and Lamb Chop’s perfor-mance is a high energy is extremelywell received and the nostalgic per-formance, filled with contemporarymusic, topical comedy, and hilariousaudience participation as well as vin-tage footage of Shari and Lamb Chop. Returning favorites of the Volusia

County Fair & Youth Show include: • Hypnotist Steve Bayner: Recog-

nized as the best performinghypnotist show in Americaby the President of the Wash-ington Hypnosis Society,Hypnotist Steve Bayner willtake to the Center Circle Stageall days of the Fair.

• Disc-Connected K-9’s: High-flying Frisbee dog.

• Great American Petting Zoo:The no-barrier petting zoo containsa wide variety of animals includingllamas, Fallow Deer, Bennett Walla-

bies, African Pygmy Goats, assortedexotic and domestic goats and sheep,Vietnamese Potbellied Pigs, BantamChickens, miniature Sicilian Don-keys, and miniature Call Ducks.

• GASCAR: Inter-species animal rac-ing like you've never seen before!

* Concert admission is free with Volu-sia County Fair gate admission. All seat-ing is general admission, and is limited.Fans are encouraged to arrive early.

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Premier Health Meetings—held in the classrooms of the Medical Office Building, main campus,Daytona Beach. Programs are $11 including lunch. Reserve by 4pm on the Friday prior to themeeting. Call if you need to cancel. We’ll try to transfer your reservation to a last minute caller;however you will be expected to honor your reservation if a replacement is not available. Asalad alternate luncheon is available upon advance request. Coming in 2013: January 24, Dr. George Ehringer, (Internal Medicine) talking about DiabetesFebruary 28, Melissa Baumann (Certified Diabetes Educator) “National Nutrition Month”Food Drive—for every monthly meeting in 2013—Donate one or more cans or boxes of (unexpired)vegetables, fruit, pasta or soup and we’ll give you a ticket for the drawing to win a free luncheonmeeting at a date of your choice. There will be winners at every meeting.Free Flu Shots, Starting Nov. 1, come to Employee Health (main campus), week-days from 1:30-2:30pm,bring your membership card. Check your newsletter for details.

Activities to learn from and enjoy! Register at 386/615-4334Wednesdays through December, 7:30am to 1pm; Farmer’s Market from Tomazin Farms. Offered on themain campus, this local grower comes regularly with a variety of seasonal, freshly-picked produce. Shop themarket, enjoy breakfast or lunch (discounted with membership card), and valet parking at the front door. Sunday, Nov. 4: Phantom, based on the 1910 novel Phantom Of The Opera but beginning earlier in thePhantom’s life. This mesmerizing music and story tell about a street singer and the Phantom wholoves her. Enjoy dinner and the matinee show at Alhambra Dinner Theater, Jacksonville. Cost: $66Bus pickups: 10am, Alliance Church; 10:15am, FHMMC; and 10:30am, FH Flagler.Tuesday, Nov. 6, noon–1:30pm, Financial Town Hall, Enjoy a complimentary lunch and ask yourquestions of a financial expert, sponsored by the Florida Hospital Foundation. Reservations required. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 4:30–6:30pm, Christmas Open House, Bird Cage Gift Shop (main campus lobby)Closed all day for “the elves” to prepare, the shop will open ready for the holiday at 4:30pm, completewith all the Christmas finery and merchandise. Enjoy light refreshments and browsing the shop.Thursday, Nov. 15: AARP Driver Safety, AARP Driver Safety, in the Medical Office Building (maincampus) to refresh driving skills for folks age 50+. It includes all the material in one six-hour day. Cost: $12for AARP members, $14 for nonmembers. Bring your AARP membership card. The class is 9am to 4 pmwith a 45 minute lunch break. Bring lunch or purchase it in the hospital’s café. Use your Premier Healthcard for café discounts. Register in advance as space is limited. The one-day session is very popular.Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6pm: Light of Love, Pay tribute to family members and friends by lighting up themain lobby Christmas tree. For a donation of between $10 and $100, you can add a light to our holidaytree and the honor book on display throughout the holiday season. Please call to request an informationpacket and enjoy our lighting program where we illuminate our holiday tree. Light refreshmentsavailable and all donations benefit the hospital. Wednesday, Nov. 28, ICE (Gaylord Palms hotel) and holiday lights at Celebration, Orlando. Slip into a parkaand get ready for the 9 degree weather inside the fabulous world of ICE holiday carvings. Then, enjoy wan-dering around the magnificently decorated lobby and four-acre atrium. At the end of the day we’ll travel toCelebration, Disney’s world-famous, small-town community to enjoy decorations and lights. Eats and treatson your own. We’ll head home around 7:30pm. Reserve in advance, bus and admission to ICE is $43. Bustimes: 11am, Flagler; 11:15am, FHMMC main campus; 11:30am, Daytona Beach; and noon, Orange City.Wednesday, Dec. 5, Yuletide Feast—(note change of date) This is a unique and special holiday treat.The theater is transformed into a medieval English castle hall and you’ll enjoy the evening’s ceremonialentrance by the royal court and a special feast. Performers are students of Daytona State College aswell as from the local community. We’ll meet in the lobby of the Goddard Theater at 6pm for the 6:30performance. Tickets are limited (and are usually sold out in advance), cost is $40 per person. Dec. 13, noon: Holiday Party Dress up or casual holiday finery to enjoy your holiday afternoon at theLPGA Clubhouse (1000 Champions Drive, Daytona Beach). Your wonderful dinner is a choice ofturkey or London broil with all the fixings and cherry pie for dessert. Entertainment by Backintyme, aunique duo. You will enjoy their stories and songs from the 19th century. This holiday fun event is $25.

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October 26, 2012—Seniors Today—Page B-3

by Larry Cox

Q: I have a mustache cup that I pur-chased at a flea market. I paid $10 andthink it could be worth much more.

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In recent years, mustache cups andshaving mugs have become more col-lectible, and good ones more difficultto find. A shaving mug with a firemanand hose cart recently sold at auctionfor $450. In special demand are mus-tache cups with matching saucers andleft-handed cups and mugs.

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The Antique Trader Collectible Paper-back Price Guide by Gary Lovisi (Krause,$19.99). Mint copies of Born To Be Bad

by Sheldon Lord, Man Hungry by AlanMarshall, Incest Street by CarltonMiller, and Thrill Kids, a Gold Medalbook with a James Meese cover, areworth as much as $100 each. As withmost collectibles, rarity and conditionare extremely important.

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Wed., November 7, 2012 • 11 amFREE and open to the public. Come and bring a friend.

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Caregiver’s Day Out may be the Answer!• Saturday, November 10 • 9 am–2 pm• Thursday, December 13 • 9 am–2 pm• Saturday, January 12 • 9 am–2 pm• Thursday, February 14 • 9 am–2 pm

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Last Friday night was like any othernight; I watched a little television,saw my favorite 11 P.M. show, andhit the sack. Sometime around

3:30 A.M. I was roused awake by whatsounded like someone knocking on my door.

I sat up and listened for a second to seeif it would happen again. It did. This timeit was not a knock, but heavy banging.

Now, before I go any further, let me saythat if you are in a deep sleep and some-one startles you awake, it takes a few sec-onds to get your wits together to react. Myfirst thought from the sound of the bang-ing was that someone may have seen myhouse on fire and was trying to wake me up.So it took a minute for it to go through myhead that there was no fire.

From my bedroom, I yelled out, “Whois there?” There was no answer. I yelledagain and still no answer.

For those that come to my house at 3 A.M.,let me tell you that I sleep with a loadedgun within reach. That gun was the firstthing I picked up when I heard the noise, bythe way. Disoriented or not, I had the gun.

In the most manly voice I could muster,I yelled back, “Who is it?”

Finally, a voice answered me. “I needsome help.”

By this time, I was near the front doorand looked out the peep hole. I have a secu-rity light that baths my whole house andespecially the front yard in light. I couldsee the silhouette of someone standing nearthe door, too close to actually determinewho they were—but that is all I saw.

By this point I’m thinking home inva-sion. I explained to the person on the otherside of the door that I had a gun and wasnot afraid to use it. We had a brief conver-sation about them needing help and aboutthem trying to tear my door of its hinges.

I will not tell you everything that wassaid, but the gist of it was that they neededto move off my porch and into the streetand I would call for help.

My observations at the time was thatthis person was walking, but a car could haveeasily been parked out of sight. I decidednot to leave my house unless I ran out ofammunition.

I called 911 and the whole incident washandled very professionally by both thedispatcher that answered my call and thedeputy that responded. In less that 20 min-

utes the deputy had picked this individualup, who was apparently intoxicated.

I’m telling this story for several reasons.In this case I was lucky, it was just someonelost and drunk and my house looked promis-ing. Through this ordeal I learned somevery important information. I realized thereis a blind spot on my porch. As this per-son stood in front of my door, I could notsee behind them.

Someone could have been standingbehind them and if I had opened the doorthey could have rushed me.

I did several things right and did not openthe door and I had all of the outside lightson until the deputy called and told me theyhad this individual in custody.

Had I reacted to someone in distress andhad it been a home invasion, I probablywould not be telling you this story now.

I was scared and it took me several hoursto go back to sleep. The next day I cor-rected those blind spots and made severalother provisions for my safety as well.

Nothing I own is worth dying for and Iwould gladly give it up to live, but thatmay not be the choice I am given.

In those brief few minutes that thisordeal went on, a hundred scenarios wentthrough my head. I was not prepared formost of them and through the whole ordeal,the hardest thing that I had to do was keepmy composure.

After continuing to beat on my doorafter several warnings, I could have shotthis person (through the door), because Idid fear for my life.

You never know how you will react incertain situations; you always hope youcan do the right thing.

This has heightened my awareness thatthings can change in the blink of an eye.

Be careful folks, and prepare yourself.I hate to say this, but nobody is exempt

from bad folks doing bad things. ST

You can contact Byron Spires via e-mailat [email protected]

A Scary Night

WindingRoads

…by Byron Spires


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As the autumn season returnsand we start thinking aboutall things Fall; Pumpkin spicelattes, shorter days and the ap-

proaching holidays; and unfortunately,sometimes that first cold or flu. If you tendto get sick easily consider trying Acupunc-ture. Now is the time to start strengtheningyour immune system, and Chinese Medicineis a great way to accomplish that! This is asafe natural solution without the side effectsthat accompany other medications.

Did you know that insufficient sleep andincreased stress levels can lead to a weak-ened immune system? These factors, alongwith diet, can weaken your body’s naturaldefense system and leave you susceptibleto the common cold. • In autumn and winter even in Florida

where the weather is balmy, seasonalchange happens behind the scenes. Ourbody senses it right away and tries toadjust to it. Your body consumes a lotof energy to cope with heat and humid-ity in summer and by the time fall sea-son hits, many of us are pretty depleted.That is when our defense barrier, immu-nity, is weaker and gets hit by coldsand flu.

• Specific acupuncture points have beenshown to increase the production of redblood cells and activate white bloodcells. This helps to stop viruses and bac-teria in their tracks.

• Several Chinese herbal formulas can helpto increase your immunity. These herbal

formulas provide you with a naturalalternative to pharmaceutical medication.They also cost much less, and have lit-tle to no side effects.

• Acupuncture can increase your vitality,improve the quality of your sleep, andlessen the duration of a cold or flu.Getting an acupuncture treatment at thefirst sign of a cold can often nip yoursymptoms in the bud.

• Stress reduction regardless of the sea-son is another key to the optimumhealth. Scientific researches show thatchronic stress jeopardizes the auto-nomic nerve system which hampersthe body’s immunity, weakens the nat-ural defense mechanism, and creates avariety of ailments. Acupuncture andChinese herbal prescription naturallyhelp your body reduce the stress leveland promote a strong mind and body.So, if you are the type of person that gets

sick frequently in the winter, now is the timeto start regular acupuncture sessions. Chancesare you’ll benefit from improved energylevels and a sounder sleep.ST

For more information, please feel freeto call 386-615-4800.

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Fibromyalgia, which stands for:fibro-fibrous tissues (such asten-dons and ligaments), myo—mus-cles and algia—pain, has been

shown to affect about five million Ameri-cans, thanks to recent studies.

Unfortunately, despite continual research,its exact cause remains unknown.

The major symptoms of fibromyalgia arechronic widespread body pain, restlesssleep, and fatigue. Because of this general illfeeling, patients reduce their exercise andbecome out of shape, which eventually leadsto increased pain, fatigue, and weight gain.

For patients with fibromyalgia, theoverall goal of an exercise program is toimprove general fitness by increasing mus-cle strength, endurance, and flexibility andcardiovascular endurance, all while improv-ing emotional well being and functionalstatus. This can be attained with certaintypes of exercise in specific intensity, fre-quency, quantity, duration, and progression.

Because strength training, such as weighttraining, generally puts greater stress onmuscles and their surrounding tissue, andrequires longer periods of rest betweenexercises, it should be performed two tothree times per week with 48-72 hoursbetween sessions. However, cardiovascularexercise, such as walking, can be performedeven daily along with flexibility exercises.

As a rule, an exercise program consistsof a warm-up, an exercise, and a cooldown period. For example, the first monthof an exercise regime could include 5-10

minutes of walking, followed by 5-10 min-utes of light strength training and 5-10minutes of stretching and cooling down.People who are new to exercise, especiallythose with FMS, should keep an initial lowimpact pace, with a gradual increase ineffort level over time.

On the flip side, exercising too muchcan aggravate FMS and induce a failurecycle in which the patient abandons theirmuch-needed exercise. Excessive pain orfatigue lasting more than 24 hours is aclear sign that you over did it, which oftenrequires a significant reduction in exer-cise intensity until the flare-up subsides.

I’ve often heard “I joined the gym toexercise, but I only feel worse. I’ve failed!”Unfortunately, the mere fact that it is notcommon for fitness trainers to know thatFMS patients, despite looking healthy on theoutside, cannot tolerate an average work-out,can actually be harmed by general exercise.

The key is not only to exercise, but toimplement an exercise regime tailor-made toyou're your FMS needs with the help of yourphysician and/or a specialized trainer. Bewareof the one-size-fits-all exercise plans.

For more information, please call Dr.Tsai at 386-676-0307.

Fibromyalgia And Exercise

Where DoesIt Hurt?

by Dr. Yong Tsai


by Tyler Stover

We’ve all heard the stories. If ablack cat crosses your path,your luck will take a turn forthe worse. Black cats are

witches’ helpers. Black cats are evil. Blackcats are connected to the devil. Thesemyths are untrue at best, and at their worst,can present actual danger to black cats,especially around the Halloween holiday.

Many of these myths originated centuriesago, but their consequences reach into thepresent. In the past, there were reports ofritual abuse and even sacrifices involvingblack cats. Even as late as the 1990s, mostshelters did not allow black cat adoptionsnear Halloween. Those worries have fadedand the majority of shelters are workingto find homes for black cats at all times.

To this day, black cats face difficult oddsof finding forever homes compared to othercats. According to the ASPCA, a black catis only half as likely to be adopted. You canhelp black cats by promoting them in a pos-itive manner. Although most of these talesare no longer taken seriously, the evidenceclearly shows that black cats still have anegative stigma surrounding them.

No Candy For Fido At HalloweenThe dangers that Halloween candy can

present to your pet are not a myth. Choco-late is the most well known danger. Whileit would take approximately 20 ounces ofmilk chocolate (but only 2 ounces of bakingchocolate) to become toxic to a 50-pounddog, chocolate in any dose can still causeserious health issues. Symptoms of choco-late toxicity can include tremors, nervous-ness, increased heart rate, and in severecases, seizures or death. Call your veterinar-ian if you believe your pet ingested chocolate.

Candies with the artificial sweetenerxylitol are also poisonous. Xylitol causeslow blood sugar and liver failure in dogs.Candies with sticks or plastic pieces presenta choking risk to your pet. Keep all candyout of reach from your pets. ST

Tyler Stover can be reached at 386-274-4703, ext. 320, or at [email protected]

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Dundee is deserving of an award. Hedeserves a forever home too!

Marcey loves to get your attention.Willyou give her some loving time.

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Velvety Chicken And Rice Soupby Steven J. Austin

I've always been partial to a heartybowl of soup. Maybe it's becauseof my Eastern European heritage.Maybe it's because Mom stirred

up some of the best pots of soup ever,even when she didn't have an abundanceof ingredients to choose from. Maybeit's because it's just comforting and cozy.Whatever the reason, I hope you enjoy!

1⁄2 cup chopped onion1 (16-ounce) can fat-free chicken

soup3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup hot cooked rice1 (2.5-ounce) jar sliced mush

rooms, drained11⁄2 cups diced cooked chicken breast1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1⁄2 cup fat-free sour cream

1. In a large saucepan sprayed withbutter-flavored cooking spray, sauteonion for 5 minutes or until tender. Ina covered jar, combine chicken brothand flour. Shake well to blend. Addbroth mixture to onion. Mix well to

combine. Cook over medium heat untilmixture starts to thicken, stirring often.

2. Stir in rice, mushrooms, chicken,and parsley flakes. Add sour cream. Mixwell to combine. Lower heat and sim-mer for 5 minutes or until mixture isheated through, stirring occasionally.Makes 4 (1 cup) servings. ST

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Five Little Pumpkins sitting on the gateThe first one said, “Is it toooo late?”

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Registration Begins at 8:30 A.M. Fun Walk & Activities at 9:30 A.M.–12 NOON

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Register By Oct. 26, 2012— $20Register After Oct. 26, 2012— $25Register Child 12 & Under — $7

5th Annual“Sole

Support” For

Parkinson’sFun WalkSaturday,Nov. 10th

The “PD” Tulip is the unifying symbol

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Hosted by: Parkinson Association

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National Parkinson Foundation

• Exhibitors • Food • Prizes • Goodie Bags • Entertainment

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Seabreeze High School TheatreArts proudly presents a hilari-ous and touching play Crimes

Of The Heart. Show dates are Novem-ber 9 and 10 at 7 P.M., November 11 at2 P.M. This is a great play theentire family will enjoy see-ing. The students from theTheatre Arts Departmenthave put in endless hours ofrehearsing and hard work so you canexpext an outstanding performance.

Crimes Of The Heart by Beth Henleyis a funny and heartwarming storyof three sisters who reunite to avertthe disaster brought on by the youngestsister's impulsive attempt to get rid ofher husband because “she doesn't like

his looks.” Through a series ofcomical and romantic mishaps,the sisters rediscover their rela-tionships with each other andthe other important people in

their lives, bringing the play to itstouching and poignant conclusion.Crimes Of The Heart won the 1981Pulitzer Prize for Drama. ST

Seabreeze High School Auditoriumis located at 2700 N. Oleander Avenue,Daytona Beach. All tickets are $5 atthe box office, cash or check only (nocredit or debit cards). For more infor-mation, contact John Mirabile, 386-258-4674, ext. 54685, or e-mail to: jmirabilvolusia.k12.fl.us

Seabreeze High School PresentsCrimes Of The Heart


A Big Thank You

From Vince Carter's Restaurant & The Embassy Of Hope Foundation

For Their Second AnnualPink Walk/ Run

Held Saturday, October 20, 2012


Vince Carter's Restaurant and theEmbassy of Hope Foundationhosted their 2nd annual Pink

Walk/Run Saturday, October 20 at therestaurant. Hundreds crowded the park-ing lot at Vince Carter’s Restuarant,checked in, grabbed their goody bags,donned their t-hirst, and wereready to begin.The 5k walk/run started at9 A.M. with therunners/walk-ers being ledout of the park-ing lot by avery enthusi-astic MichelleCarter-Scott.

With severalhundred parti-pants this year,the Embassy ofHope Founda-tion was able toraise nearly $9,000 to donate to theHalifax Health Center for Oncologythis year!

Seniors Today was on hand as asponsor again this year and put togethera team to show support.

Bonnie Schillinger, owner of SeniorsToday stated, “I really felt compelled tohave a team this year. I just lost one ofmy dearest friends to cancer in June so thewalk was near and dear to me this year. I

appreciate all the time and effort that VinceCarter’s and the Embassy of Hope Foun-dation put into such a worthy cause.” ST

Vince Carter’s Pink Walk/RunIs Huge Success

Seniors Today Team; Front Row (L to R) Jeannie Roessler, AudreyBarrie, Bonnie Schillinger, Matthew Nickles, Trisha Hackbarth, andDawn Sautter. Back Row (L to R) Amanda Barrie and Steven Cole

Free Medicare Marketing SeminarAre you confused about all the different insuranceoptions and how supplements to Medicare work?

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, will hosta free seminar with area insurance agents available to answer all your questions!

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Inever imagined that I would findlove again, especially with three chil-dren in tow and dating virtually outof the question. While visiting my

uncle on his farm, I was invited to joinhim along with about a dozen of his neigh-bors for an afternoon of horseback riding,and there I met the love of my life.

Ours was an unlikely union. He hadnever been married and had never beenaround children. I was divorced with three.Everyone thought he was crazy, includingme, when after just a few short monthsof seeing each other he asked me tomarry him.

I knew he had no idea what he wasgetting himself into, but for whatever rea-son, he took it on, and through good andbad, we just kept plugging away at it asthe years ticked by.

He was not one for making a big dealout of birthdays, anniversaries, or evenChristmas, for that matter. To him it wasall a waste of time shopping for gifts anda waste of money. I went to bed many anight and cried myself to sleep because hehad yet again not forgotten, but ignoredmy birthday or another anniversary.

As time went by he saw that it both-ered me and he tried, but his gifts, usuallypurchased in a panic at the last minute,left much to be desired.

As the years went by I began to realizethat he gave me gifts all year long in hisdaily acts of kindness, like the hours hestruggled with my son to build a pinewoodderby racer for Cub Scouts.

He walked my daughter down the aislewhen she married the love of her life, andthen paced the hospital halls by my sidefor 18 long hours the night she gave birthto our first grandson. I will never forgethow he made countless heart-wrenchingphone calls to relatives for me the night mymother passed away.

He has been by my side with job losses,surgeries, cancer scares, funerals, and births.Not a day goes by that he doesn't tell me heloves me and kisses me goodnight.

We have laughed, cried, loved, and foughtour way through 34 years together, throughthe good times and the bad times, butmostly through the everyday times. Love,I have learned, is not in diamonds andgold or a dozen long-stem roses sent oncea year on a special occasion. Love is wak-ing me up with a hot cup of coffee everyday before work, warming my car up on acold morning, or rubbing my feet after along hard day. These are the things thatmarriage is made of. These are the true giftsof love. ST

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We're experiencing a sea-sonal epidemic for WestNile virus, brought on byinfected mosquitoes,

according to the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention. West Nile viruscan cause serious illness for some peo-ple, even leading to death in a smallpercentage, especially those who haveother medical conditions and those whoabove the age of 50.

In 2011, the total number of cases ofWest Nile virus for the whole year was712. So far in 2012 the CDC has logged1,590 cases and 65 deaths. In otherwords, it's getting worse, and we needto know how to protect ourselves.

A fact sheet from the CDC givessome good advice.

Outside your house: Empty any con-tainers that can hold standing water.This can include saucers under flowercontainers and any pots or buckets.Empty water in birdbaths weekly. Itrecommends emptying a pet's outdoorwater bowl weekly as well, but I wouldsuggest doing it daily. You don't want

your pet to drink water that might havemosquito larva in it.

Inside your house: Make sure all yourscreens are tight to the window and donot have holes.

When you go out: Taking care thatyou don't get bit by mosquitoes is prob-ably the most crucial of all the preven-tions. Wear long sleeves and pants ifyou're out when the mosquitoes aremost active, which is dawn and dusk.Use an EPA-registered insect repellent.

If your community decides to sprayfor mosquitoes as a way of controllingWest Nile virus, take care not to be out-doors when they spray. Be sure to keepwindows closed.

For more information, especially thesymptoms, go to the CDC site (www.cdc.gov) and search for West Nile virus,or call it at 1-800-232-4636. ST

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Halloween is when many peo-ple like a good scare. BOO!Whether it’s a frighteningcostume party or a horrify-

ing haunted house, kids and grown-ups alike line up for a good fright.What makes it enjoyable is that it’s allin good fun. People know that there isno real danger as long as some pre-cautions are taken.

During the days before Halloween,it also happens to be National ProtectYour Identity Week—from October 20to 27.

Identity theft is a real threat. Identitythieves victimize millions of peopleeach year. Don’t be tricked by identitythieves; take the proper precautions.

Be sure to safeguard your personal in-formation, such as your Social Securitynumber and mother’s maiden name.Identity thieves hunger for such infor-mation like trick-or-treaters like candy.

You can help protect yourself by notcarrying your Social Security card withyou and not providing your personalinformation to unknown sources overthe Internet or by e-mail. Be sure to shredany documents, bills, or paperwork be-

fore you throw it away. Most important,never reply to an e-mail claiming tobe from Social Security that asks youfor your Social Security number orother personal information.

If you think you’ve been the victim ofan identity thief, you should contact theFederal Trade Commission at 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338); TTY 1-866-653-4261. Or you go to www.idtheft.gov and click on the link for “ReportIdentity Theft.”

If you want to get involved withProtect Your Identity Week, visit www.protectyouridnow.org

Don’t fall victim to an identity thief.Safeguard your identity and take pre-cautions to keep the “bad guys” at bay—during Protect Your Identity Week, Hal-loween, and throughout the year. ST

Learn more about identity theft atwww.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10064.html You may also visit our website atwww. socialse curity.gov You can alsocall us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and use our automated tele-phone services.

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“To clean the mouthpiece on the tele-phone in my home, I dip a soft tooth-brush into rubbing alcohol, shake offany excess and use it to brush the holesin the handset clean. I do this weeklyduring cold and flu season.”

—M. in MinnesotaTo keep track of rolls of tape or other

rolled items in your shop, hang a lengthof chain from two “S” hooks on yourpegboard. They will be readily accessi-ble, and you can tear off what you need.

“If you use those little plastic key-ring cards for store rewards accountsand discount programs, you can keepthem easily organized in a small photobrag book. These books can be foundat drugstores and big-box retailers, andare meant for a small collection of wal-let-size pictures. However, if you putyour cards in one, it's easy to flip throughto find the correct card to scan.”

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This article will be coming out acouple of weeks before the pres-idential election. There is not areader in our community who has

not been affected by the new tools beingemployed by both political parties to buildfear and anxiety in the electorate. If you area senior worried about Medicare benefits,a middle class worker struggling to get ajob or just keep their job, or a college stu-dent anxious about their student loans, it alladds up to stress. Many elements contributeto insomnia, especially if these elements arestacked together over an extended time peri-od... like a presidential election that seemsto go on and on. Just watch the major adver-tising campaigns on cable: drugs, drugs,and more drugs for anxiety, depression, andthe biggest seller insomnia drugs.

Dr. Michael Murray has released hisnewest book just in time for the holidaysand to help us all deal with the post-electionblues entitled Stress, Anxiety And Insom-nia. It offers natural solutions that canchange your life. In his latest book Dr.Murray addresses:

* Good stress vs. bad stress and zero-ing in on the good.

* How to develop coping strategies.* How to try to eliminate the underlying

causes of stress instead of just treating thesymptoms.

* Balancing blood sugar: eliminateexcess cortisol to control weight gain andinsomnia.

* Examines the downside to sleepingpills along with natural alternatives to helpget a refreshing nights sleep.

* How to nourish the body and the brainto become balanced and whole.

In his book, Dr. Murray discusses theStress-Relax family of products he created.Of the four products, my favorite is PharmaGABA. I have addressed GABA in my pre-vious articles on ADD/ADHD and peoplesuffering from seizures. Gamma-aminobu-tyric acid is an essential brain nutrient whichregulates and calms neurotransmitters inthe brain. Ritalin is designed to stimulatethis amino acid in children and adults tohelp with focus. Valium, Neurontin, andValproate are all drugs designed to increasethe effect of GABA in the brain. Thesedrugs all have major side effects, especiallywith extended use. Why not take a safesupplement of this inexpensive amino acidand fill the nutritional gap? When youcombine it with another neurotransmitter,L-Theanine, research has shown that brainalpha-waves are increased and beta-waveslowered. This results in a state of calmness,relieves fears, helps with normal sleep, andhas even helped some victims of seizures andepilepsy. Pharma GABA and SunThea-nine are pharmaceutical grade amino acidsas dictated by Canada's drug enforcementagency. This guarantees potency, purity, andsafety to get consistent results.

The next product is Sensoril. It is anutraceutical grade Ashwaganda, one ofthe oldest medicines recorded in India andis often used with the miracle spice tumeric.This product has been thoroughly researchedby Dr. S. Ghosa, Phd., Calcutta University,to show this plants ability to reduce stressinduced cortisol levels.The resultant im-provement on adrenal function led to notonly stress reduction, but weight loss andslowed the aging process by reducing freeradical cell damage.

I saved the best forlast: Tranquil Sleep.Sleep by far is thenumber one issue thatcustomers want helpwith. The chemistry ofthe brain and sleep iscomplex and no two people, especiallywomen going through menopause, havethe same challenges. That being said, thisproduct, with its researched blend of 5-HTP and melatonin, has been successfulin helping more folks than any other prod-uct in its category. Melatonin is a safe hor-mone secreted by the pineal gland and iscritically involved in regulating the naturalbio-rhythm (the circadian rhythm) that con-trols sleep/wake cycles.

It has been researched in literally thou-sands of studies. Tranquil Sleep comes inboth liquid easy to swallow gel caps andchewable tablets. The best success has comewith chewing two tablets while taking arelaxing bath or hot shower. The chewableallows direct absorption to the brain/ bloodbarrier. That being said, 5-HTP can interactwith anti-depressant drugs and if beingtaken, should be used with the supervisionof prescribing physician. Melatonin can thenbe used by itself or with other nutraceuticalsthat do not interfere with serotonin levels. Aswe used to say in college: you want to wakeup ready to party!

Speaking of parties, we would like toinvite all of our readers to the best stressreducing on Saturday, November 3. We willbe celebrating the first year anniversary ofour Port Orange store from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.Come on in and get a free organic smoothieto mark the grand opening of our Latte LoveCafe. There will be free product give-aways,raffles, and free samples along with salepricing on select items. This will include a 20percent saving on any single product in theStress-Relax line by Natural Factors. To makethis even more stress free, we will be givingaway a free copy of Dr. Murray’s new book(a $20 value) with any purchase of a Stress-Relax product. Hey, don't get stressed. Comeon down to the party and relax in the sun-shine at our outdoor cafe. Lets party andfeel the love!

Mitch Booth is the owner of Love WholeFoods in Ormond Beach—the area’slargest natural food store.Visit our websiteat lovewholefoods.com

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