July 31, 2015 issue #600

July 31, 2015

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Senior Softball Begins New SeasonPage A-6

Page A-2—Seniors Today—July 31, 2015

My grandson, Jesse, and hisfiancée, Heather live inManhattan and every sum-mer friends and family

love staying with them so they can expe-rience the Big Apple. This month there werevery special visitors, Heather’s twin sister,Jolene, and her family who now reside inBurbank, California.

Besides wedding dress shopping andsummer brunches, Jolene wanted her twoyoung daughters to experience the historyand richness of New York City.

The family hit various noteworthy placesincluding the Statue of Liberty. They alsovisited Ellis Island, where the first of theirGreek ancestors (Apostolidis, spelled sev-eral different ways) were listed on the walls.

The girls wore their Statue of Libertycrowns and took a tour of the making ofMiss Liberty and what she stands for…which is important.

Though they were all able to see theStatue of Liberty they would have had tocross over to a remote area of New Jerseyto see the Teardrop (the memorial monu-ment shown here).

Coming upon the anniversary of themost horrendous terrorist attack everexperienced by the American people,shipboard passengers are reminded of 911by an unexpected and beautiful sightwhen entering New York harbor. Locatedat the end of a Bayonne, New Jersey pier isa gift from the people of Russia. Initially seenas the Freedom Tower it is now most oftenreferred to as the “Teardrop Memorial tothe struggle against world terrorism.”

It is a single teardrop in the middle ofa 100 foot tower.

John Craven described it as “a bronzeclad block with a great gash down themiddle into which is suspended a 40 foot,four-ton shiny nickel teardrop.”

The designer of the teardrop was ZurabTsereteli, a leading Russian sculptor. Hav-ing visited Ground Zero and learned thatmany of the survivors were shuttled acrossto New Jersey after the attack, he wanted thestatue to be located on the waterfront, withthe view of Manhattan as the background.

The sculpture stands at the end of theformer Military Ocean Terminal in Bayonne,New Jersey where, in September 2011,a four-foot section of steel from theWorld Trade Center was placed along-side the monument.

The granite base is etched with the namesof those nearly 3,000 who lost their livesin the September 11th attacks as well as liveslost in the 1993 World Trade Center bomb-ing. It was spaced strategically so one cansee the exact location where the twin tow-ers once stood.

Perhaps on her family's next trip to NewYork, Jesse and Heather will cross over toNew Jersey with their visitors and view whatthey missed seeing this time. Awesome!

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer forSeniors Today.

Tracing The Teardrop…

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Few things make me angrierthan unscrupulous, uncon-scionable con artists who useall manner of deceit and de-

ception to trick people out of their hard-earned money. More times than not, thevictim is a senior citizen precisely be-cause they tend to be trusting and some-times vulnerable. It makes me doublyangry when scammers use law enforce-ment’s good name to perpetrate theircrimes. Unfortunately, that’s exactlywhat has been happening recently inthe area.

Up in Flagler County, the Sheriff’sOffice has received several recent reportsof suspicious phone calls that are noth-ing more than a telephone scam. Res-idents there have reported receivingphone calls from a male caller claim-ing to be a captain or lieutenant with theFlagler County Sheriff’s Office’s War-rants Division. The caller proceeds totell the intended victim that there is anactive warrant for their arrest and theninsists that the victim must pay a $1,000fine to clear it up. In one case, the callerinstructed the victim to obtain two $500pre-paid credit cards. Here in VolusiaCounty, we recently received a reportof the very same thing happening. A 70-year-old Port Orange woman received a

call from someone claiming to representthe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office’swarrant enforcement unit. The callertold the woman that she missed a courtdate and would need to pay $1,000 toclear up the matter. She was then toldto purchase two My Cash PayPal cards,load $500 on each one and then callback with the numbers on the cards.Fortunately, the woman didn’t fall forit and called us instead.

You should know that no law enforce-ment agency asks for payment over thephone. To avoid becoming a victim ofthis or any other scam, never give outpersonal or financial information overthe phone or send money, gift cards,cashier’s checks, or pre-paid cards toanyone you don’t know. If you receivea call like this, don’t fall for the ruse anddon’t become a victim. Simply hang upthe phone and then call the nearest lawenforcement agency to report the inci-dent. Then tell your family, friends, andneighbors to help prevent them frombecoming a scammer’s next victim.

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What’s Happening Around Town…Hospice ProgramThe Rev. Dr. L. Ronald Durham of

Halifax Health Hospice will provide anoverview of Medicare hospice bene-fits at 2 P.M., Tuesday, Aug. 4 at the PortOrange Regional Library, 1005 CityCenter Circle. He will explain who’s eli-gible for hospice care, what services areincluded through Medicare, and howlong the care can last. Reservations arenot required for this free program. Fordetails call the library at 386.322.5152,option 4.

Natural Smile Seminars

Do you have missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures? Find out if dental im-plants are right for you at a free patientinformation day. Seminars are sched-uled for 4 P.M on Thurs., Aug. 27 inNew Smyrna Beach and 2:30 P.M. onMon., Aug. 31 in Palm Coast. Seatingis limited and light refreshments served.Please make your reservation today bycalling 386.868.0741.

Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works

on Aug. 4 or Sept. 1 at 6 P.M.; Aug. 5 orSept. 2 at 10 A.M. at Great AmericanSenior Benefits, 1930 West GranadaBlvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast!RSVP to 386.671.9150 or [email protected] and leave name anddate you wish to attend.

Caregiver’s DaysNeed a break from caregiving? First

United Meth odist Church of OrmondBeach is providing free Caregiver’s DaysOut that includes food, fun, and spe-cial attention for care receivers. Thedays are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Thurs-day, Aug. 6; Sat., Sept. 12; and Thurs-day, Oct. 15 at First United Meth odistChurch of Ormond Beach. For infor-mation, call Sherry at 386.677.3581,ext. 311.

Summer SingersSong Of The Coast Sweet Adeline

Chorus invites all women to attend cho-rus rehearsals on Monday eveningsfrom 6:30–9:30 P.M. at the TomokaUnited Methodist Church in OrmondBeach. For details, call 386.252.0300.

Game DaysThe Palmetto Club will host its Open

House/Game Days on Tues., Aug. 5,and Aug. 18. Bring your friends, CardClubs, and groups and enjoy the summerof fun. Games begin at 10 A.M. Lunch isserved at 12 P.M for $15. To RSVP oneweek in advance, call 386. 310.7429.

TravelogueYou are invited to join Vivo Tours at

an Open House Travelogue on Monday,Aug. 3 from 2–4 P.M. at the OrmondBeach Library, 30 S. Beach Street. Learnabout wide open spaces of the WesternUnited States such as Mt. Rushmore,Grand Canyon, and Salt Lake City witha slide presentation. Information on up-coming tours too! Call Vivo Tours at386.871.4563 for more details.

Volunteers NeededThe Alzheimer’s Association needs

volunteers for the walk that takes placeon Sat., Sept. 12 in Volusia and Sat.,Sept. 26 in Flagler. There are many,many opportunities and perfect for highschool grandkids that need communityservice work—you will be given creditfor your service. For more informationon these opportunities, call Tammy at386.624.4374 or you may e-mail to:[email protected]

Computer ClassesOn Friday, August 7 & 21, the Day-

tona Beach Computer Learning Center,at 524 S. Beach St., Suite A, DaytonaBeach will host an Open House be-tween 9:30 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. with in-formation about computer courses weoffer to adults 50 and over. Classes arespecially developed for Seniors, andeach student has their own computer.The Fall class schedule will be available.Call 386.254.1688 for information.

Senior GamesThe city of Palm Coast needs you!

Registration is now open to everyoneage 50 or better for the Senior Gamesthat will take place Sept. 12–19 in PalmCoast. There are many sports to pickfrom such as pickleball, archery, soft-ball, table tennis, cycling, golf, ballroomdance, tennis, and more. Register todayby calling 386.986.2323 or visit www.plamcoastgov.com/seniorgames

Blood Pressure ProgramJoann Maurice will discuss Salt And

Sodium In Your Diet at 10 A.M., Mon.,Aug. 10 at the Port Orange RegionalLibrary, 1005 City Center Circle. Afterher presentation she will offer free bloodpressure measurements. Maurice, ahealthy living coordinator for the Volu-sia Flagler Family YMCA, also willperform free blood pressure checks from9:30 to 10:30 A.M., Monday, Aug. 31at the library. For questions or moreinformation, call the library at 386.322.5152, option 4.

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Fall Festival—Down On The Farm! Allvendors are invited to join the fun asSeniors Today newspaper once againhosts a day of entertainment, fun, food,exhibits, door prizes, and more. This fun-filled event is housed totally indoors andabsolutely free for our seniors on Fri-day, Sept. 18 from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. All thisfun takes place at the Holy CrossLutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Rd.,South Daytona. Vendor tables startingat just $150. Advertising and sponsor-ship available too! To find out more,call 386.677.7060.

Choral SocietyDaytona Beach Choral Society is

comprised of a group of singers dedi-cated to learning and presenting clas-sical and semi-classical music in twoconcerts per year. We are always pleasedto welcome persons who have had someexperience in singing choral music beit in high school, college, church choir,or some other civic group. Learning themusic is imperative and each member isexpected to study the music beforerehearsals. We will be offering a chanceto meet with us as well as audition atour first rehearsal on August 18 at 7 P.M.in the choir room of Ormond BeachPresbyterian Church, Amsden Roadand North Halifax Drive. For furtherinformation, please call our president,Geri, at 386.274.5604.

Driving CourseThe Sunshine Safety Council, 150 N.

Beach Street, Daytona Beach will con-duct a Coaching The Mature Drivercourse on Wed., August 12 from 9 A.M.to 4 P.M. at their office. The course meetsFlorida requirements for an auto liabilityinsurance discount for licensed drivers55 and older. Cost is $10. Please call 386.253.6400.

Support GroupsAlcoholics AnonymousAlcoholics Anonymous is a fellow-

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

Parkinson’s SupportThere is a Parkinson’s Support Group

in Flagler County. They will meet thefirst Sunday of every other month at3 P.M. at Florida Hospital—Flagler. Formore information and meeting dates,call 386.445.3371.

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Peggy & George Goldtrap

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People frequently want totransfer all or part of theiraccounts or real estate totheir children, relatives, or

others. Generally they wish to plan forMedicaid benefits, avoid probate, oravoid taxes.

Often, such transfers are mistakes.We frequently hear from people whowant to reverse a transfer, only to findout it is not so easy to do.

If you tell an employee of a bankthat you want to add a name to anaccount, there are a few ways to accom-plish that. If you only want the personto assist you if you need help, theyshould suggest that you add the personas an agent under a power of attorney.Often, the banker will add the personas a joint owner. This means the personactually owns part of the account, andthat it passes to the person on yourdeath. It also means if the person getssued or doesn’t pay their taxes, youmight lose all or part of your account.Sometimes the account will be set upas one name and the other name or InTrust For (ITF) the name of the per-son being added. Placing and betweenthe names means neither owner canremove the other without the other’sconsent. Adding somebody with the

acronym ITF means that person whowas added now really owns the accountand the original owner is only a trustee.

Adding a person’s name to the titleof real estate is much more risky. Theonly way to reverse such a transfer isto have the person sign a new deedreturning the property.

Besides the fact that one has givensomething away in these circumstances,and may not be able to get it back, thereare tax ramifications involved in trans-ferring property while the original owneris alive, and if the original owner endsup in a nursing home within five years,he or she may be ineligible for Medicaid.

Be very careful in making giftswithout knowing all the potentialconsequences.

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by George Goldtrap

Boys will be boys until they be-come men, and then many arestill boys. So, they formed theGreater Daytona Beach Senior

Softball Association, and boy do they havefun. The new fall season is beginning andplayers 60 and over are invited.

Oh… you say… “I can’t play…I’malmost 70.” Ha! We have players almost 90and maybe over 90. ‘What about my bumleg, sore shoulder, pace maker’? You’ll blendright in with the tall, short, overweight, andunderweight, in the dugout and determinedto play. A few are physical specimens ofgood living that can consistently pound theball deep into the outfield. Some not somuch, but all have fun… and some blind inone eye and can’t see out of the other. Nowait… that’s the umpires.

The variety includes retired plumbers,teachers, bankers, postal workers, medicalworkers, construction, entertainers, assem-bly lineman, tool and die, retired military,police, preachers, pilots, lawyers, undertak-ers, and politicians. There are even formermajor league pros. When games are rainedout, wives complain that players mope aroundthe house like they were weaned on a dillpickle. Some mornings it’s chilly to play soft-ball, but it sure beats vacuuming.

Razing is part of the fun. ‘He plays likean old man’ someone yells.’ ‘He is an old man’yells another! Get’em a bucket, or a steplad-der is the usual when somebody misses whatappeared to have been an easy catch. Noone is exempt from the good natured fun,not even the umps.

Beneath all is a cardinal rule that keepsthe jokesters, joking. It reads, A player whohas never committed an error may criticizehis teammate’s poor play. All others arelimited to actively providing generous sup-port. Violation of this rule is considered farmore grievous than a playing error.

There are the unwritten rules, like…oxygen tents not allowed in the dugout, norwheel chairs permitted in the baseline. Ifyou’re breathing and you show up, you’reon the roster! If you’re on the roster anddon’t show up, better bring a note fromyour undertaker. If you can bend, you playinfield. If you can throw the ball over 50feet, you’re an outfielder. Bring your wife.

She can watch in the shade. Bring your girl-friend, and she can watch anywhere shelikes. It’s recommended you don’t bringboth to the same game.

There are special rules to accommodatesenior players… an extra ‘first’ base and extrahome plate. One, for the baseman, one forthe runner… thus eliminating collisions andbroken bones. The five runs per inning max,prevents routs.

Are there rhubarbs? You bet! Serious?Yea… for about 30 seconds. Then the umpsannounce a ruling, everybody gripes for aminute, then the good clean razzing startsanew. By inning’s end, all are buddies andready to pick up the next injured player.Games run about 90 minutes. Some of theguys have to be back at the home by noon.

There is genuine camaraderie among theteams. When a player, teammate or opposi-tion, makes an especially good play, bothdugouts cheer. Everyone appreciates theextra effort. Sportsmanship is high. When aplayer goes down, (it happens occasionally),concerned teammates and opponents rushto his aid. At the end of each season, trad-ing intermingles the teams, increasing thesocial fellowship. In a few months you canget to know just about everybody.

The league, plays year round, 3 seasonsannually at Strickland Field, with two agegroups... 60+ (Juniors) and 70+ (Seniors),and is open to all interested players regard-less of skill level. Snowbirds welcome.New players must attend batting practice inorder to be rated.

Remember your New Year’s resolutionsto work less and play more? Get out of bedand act on it. Oh… and buy some liniment.

The new season begins August 31 forJuniors and September 1 for Seniors. Con-tacting the player recruiter, Jack Hilgen-berg at 386-760-0540 or [email protected] Juniors play at 9 and 10:30A.M., Monday/Wednesday mornings. Sen-iors, 70+. Tuesday/Friday mornings. Moredetails available at GDBSSA.com

Senior Softball Begins New Season

Happy Talk

…by George & Peggy Goldtrap


by Emmet Kelly

For senior citizens, rather than hav-ing to swallow the bitter pill ofmental wellness issues that mayarise with age, the emerging

field of the Advanced Registered NursingPractitioner can offer a healthy remedy formental health woes.

The Advanced Registered Nursing Prac-titioner, or ARNP, is a relatively new fieldin the medical profession; though it tracesits origins to the 1960s, it was not untilthe 1990s—when various states, includingFlorida, passed legislation to allow ARNP’sto practice—that the ball got rolling forthe ARNP profession, whose primaryfunction that distinguishes it from othernursing fields is that the ARNP can pre-scribe medication for clients/patients, aprivilege once reserved for only MDphysicians, and doctors of osteopathy.

(More recently, physician assistantshave had legislatively and medically con-ferred upon them the right to make pre-scriptions.)

Indeed, according to Ted Matjeka, vet-eran ARNP whose career goes back to the1990s and who has long been affiliatedwith Stewart Marchman Act Corp.—alocal nonprofit mental health medicalcenter which deals with a wide variety ofclientele ranging form the mentally ill tothe chemically dependent—the term reg-istered nursing in the ARNP moniker hasnothing to do with conventional hospitalnursing, but is rather an extension of thenursing function.

“The designation of the ARNP involvesa 5 year training program culminating in aMaster’s Degree—that is, a Master’s inScience in nursing,” Matjeka pointed out,“and the functions of the ARNP are relatedto mental health care—such as counselorto mentally or emotionally disorderedpatients of all ages, being a consultant ontreatment plans designed for each client,and then the prime function, prescriptionof medication appropriate for each client’sneeds. “With regard to his own educationalbackground, Matjeka is a master’s degreegraduate of the University of Florida, witha post-masters certification in mental healthfrom the University of South Florida.

Getting into specifics, Matjeka contin-ued: “The ARNP starts by making a psy-chiatric evaluation of the patient to get tothe root causes of the patient’s mental andemotional issues. In the cases of seniors,there are numerous mental unwellness prob-lems which come to the surface with age—senior depression and chronic anxietytriggered by age-related physical illnesses;loss of loved ones, or some sort of deteri-oration in quality of life; “rusting out cop-ing skills in dealing with life stressors;family problems; substance abuse; andthoughts of suicide—the permanent solu-tion to a temporary problem.” Accordingto Matjeka, a number of his client/patients

are referrals from hospitals with a pre-settreatment plan.

Added Matjeka, “There is no set agelimit for seeing an ARNP” noting that hehas an age range of clients in the 55 to 70year age bracket “and I even have a clientwho is 94 years of age!” Also, there is noset time limit for treatment and counseling,as Matjeka pointed out that he has beenworking with certain clients, particularlyseniors, for several years at a time.

Following completion of the above men-tioned diagnostic appraisals, the ARNPmakes their psyche evaluations, beginsindividual counseling, to a patient and alsomay refer them to therapy group, supportgroup, or even a fellowship club as a sup-plement to counseling, and then goes intothe prescription phase of the patient’s treat-ment, which, as noted above, is the maindifferential from other psychological coun-selors and clinicians. “There is often consid-erable professional judgement call in thediagnosis-and–treatment process that is aspecialty with ARNPs” Matjeka commented.

ARNPs may also take somewhat moredrastic measures, said Matjeka: “The ARNPmay find it necessary to invoke the BakerAct—a clinicl legal act which incarceratesa highly disturbed individual for up to 72hours for observation to determine if theindividual exhibits behavior that is destruc-tive to himself or others.”

In case of a client/patient dropping outof treatment and counseling with the ARNP,“We here at Stewart-Marchman Act haveno set policy on dealing with treatmentleavers,” Matjeka said. “We may give adropout or no show client—whether a senioror a teenager—a 60 day grace period beforecase closure and crossing him or her offthe books.” Persons who drop out for asignificant span and then wish to resumeARNP assistance may be required to bere-intaked and readmitted officially beforereentry into the program.

Of significance to seniors who may bepotential client/patients seeking ARNPassistance is that agencies such as StewartMarchman Act Corp. accept most patientswith Medicare and Medicaid, as well asincomes such as SSDI, and SSI disabilitybenefits, and private insurance providers,such as Humana and United Healthcare,as coverage subsidizing ARNP servicesgratis. The only fees are copayments formedication. (There are a few individualARNPs in private practice who also honora myriad of insurance agencies, but mayalso require cash payments, depending onthe client/patient’s financial situation.)

In closing, Matjeka observed that “theARNP profession is one whose time hasdefinitely come; the ARNP adds a wholenew dimension in treating mental wellnessissues, for all ages, particularly seniors.

For further contact with Stewart March-man Act Corp., call 386.236. 3200 or bye-mail: [email protected]

A Boon To Remedy The MentalMaladies Of Seniors


Special to Seniors Today

Our special sponsors, BishopGlen Retirement Community,Nirvana Home Health Care,American In-Home Care, and

Vitas Health Care helped the Alzheimer’sAssociation string up the stockings, hangthe mistletoe, and raise money to help endAlzheimer’s disease. This year marked the4th annual Christmas in July; and a specialthank you goes out to these engaged com-munity partners who are helping us realizea future without Alzheimer’s!

Why Christmas In July? Christmas in July was founded four years

ago by local volunteers Tammy Horn ofNirvana Home Health, and Damarys Melen-dez of Halifax Health Hospice. “I was look-ing for something different to do in thecommunity that would raise awareness forAlzheimer’s,” said Tammy. “Last year, weraised $1,450. Our goal this year wasto double that by raising $3,000.” Thecommunity supported this goal byattending the event, or donating wreathsor gift baskets for the auction.

What We Celebrated…Hosted by Bishop’s Glen in Holly

Hill, Christmas in July is a special,after-hours fundraising event held eachyear that is not to be missed! Partici-pants this year bid on unusual andamazing items while enjoying a lively,festive reception. Former New York JetsQuarterback Matt Robinson served cham-pagne and strawberries, accompanied by aspecial musical performance from local artistGwen Redman. Santa also made a guestappearance for the children, so it was a com-munity event the whole family could enjoy!

Why We Need Events Like This In The Community…

Alzheimer’s disease currently impactsover 5 million Americans and is the sixthleading cause of death in our country. Thestate of Florida has the 2nd highest inci-dence rate in our nation, with just over half-a-million people living with the disease.

The Alzheimer’s Association, Centraland North Florida chapter is one of 80chapters across the country that serves over600 communities. Our organization provideseducation and support services nationwide,and is also the largest nonprofit funder ofAlzheimer’s research in the world.

In Volusia County, the Association hostsquarterly presentations in partnershipwith the Volusia County Public Libraries inDaytona Beach and Port Orange. There isalso an upcoming presentation at The Clois-ters in DeLand that provides free informa-tion to the community and outreach tocommunity residents. Locally, funds tosupport the Alzheimer’s Association areraised through participation in the Walkto End Alzheimer’s®—which will be heldin Volusia County on September 12, 2015at Riverfront Park on Beach Street in Day-tona Beach.

To learn more about the Walk in VolusiaCounty and other locations, visit: act.alz.org

For more information about our Walkto End Alzheimer’s,® future events or sup-port services and programs in your area,please contact the Alzheimer’s Association’s24/7 Helpline, please call 800.272.3900or visit www.alz.org/cnfl

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What’s In The StarsFor The Week Of August 3, 2015

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Al-though you don't like to change plans,you might find that doing so can makea big difference in your favor. Familymatters dominate the weekend.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Youcontinue to get encouragement for yourproposals, including some support fromunlikely sources. Use this positive flowto move forward with your plans. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Familymatters are dominant this week. It's agood time to be with those you love.It's also a good time to contact and re-unite with loved ones.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Becareful not to allow differences of opin-ion to create unpleasant feelings. Aneutral observer could check out thesituation and suggest a resolution.LEO (July 23 to August 22) Whilethe Lion's Den is the center of attentionthis week, with family matters domi-nating much of your time, workplaceissues are also important. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Thefuture of a new relationship could de-pend on how much the usually im-patient-to-get-things-done Virgo iswilling to stop pushing and let thingshappen—naturally.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Worryover a loved one's well-being is easedwith good news from a sympatheticsource. Your continued show of loveand support is important. Stay with it.SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This isa good time to consider mending fenceswith someone you wish was back inyour life. Forget about blame, and focuson the good things you once shared.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)This is a good week to start researchinginformation regarding whatever changesyou're considering, whether it involvesa new home, a location, or job.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Along-anticipated job opportunity couldturn out to be less than you expected.Appearances might be deceiving. Checkit out before you decide it's not for you.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)Adapting to a new situation might comemore easily than you expected. You canlook for continued support from col-leagues who appreciate you.PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Some-one you care for might need more reas-surance from the typically unemotionalPisces. Go ahead. Open up, and youmight be surprised at what you findwhen you do.


Q: My dad was a soldier during WorldWar II, and I have inherited his Longineswristwatch. It is the Model 13 ZN stainless-steel chronograph, with silver dial and orig-inal strap. Should I have it appraised?

—Carl, Sun City, ArizonaA: This exact model of Longines watch

was sold by an auction house in New Yorkearlier this year for $50,600, so my answer isyes, do have your watch appraised. In recentyears, vintage, and collectible timepieceshave soared in value.

You might want to contact the NationalAssociation of Watch and Clock Collectors,which has more than 15,000 members in50 countries. Contact is www.nawcc.organd 877-255-1849.

***Q: I spend my summers in Texas, where

I have been finding incredible arrowheads.Is there a guide or reference book for thisfield of collecting?

—Steve, Elizabeth, New JerseyA: The ultimate guide to United States

point types is Overstreet Indian Arrow-heads: Identification & Price Guide, byRobert M. Overstreet and published byHouse of Collectibles books. It featuresmore than 8,000 illustrations, up-to-dateregional market reports and tips on grading.Although there are other guides, this one—in my opinion—is the best.

Q: I have a number of older books, andI would like to find out current values. Doyou have any suggestions?

—Mona, Yucaipa, CaliforniaA: One of the better sites is www.abe.

com Go to the site, type in the title andauthor, and you will quickly discover wherethat particular book is being offered for saleand for how much. Be aware that conditionand edition are two very important factorswhen determining the value of a book.

***Q: I have a teapot made by the Harker

Pottery Company and in the tulip pattern.I have been offered $50 for it.

—Connie, Galveston, TexasA: I found your teapot referenced in the

Antique Teapots Price Guide, edited by KyleHusfloen and published by Krause. Accord-ing to Husfloen, your teapot was made inabout 1940 and the design is similar to theJewel Tea Autumn Leaf pot. It is valued at$30. Do the math.

Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS,P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475,or send e-mail to [email protected] to the large volume of mail he receives,Mr. Cox cannot personally answer allreader questions, nor does he do appraisals.Do not send any materials requiring re-turn mail.

Antiques

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by JoAnn Derson

• “Having a yard sale? Here’s a great wayto put out extra signs when you don’thave a way to stake them into the ground:“Write your sign advertising your yardsale on the sides of a big box. Place itwhere you want it, and add a large rockto the inside, then tape shut. We didthis when we had no poles to tape signsto or any other way to get them to standup. It worked really well!”

—D.R. in Georgia

• Avoid calling the pediatrician’s officeon Monday mornings for routine busi-ness. Wait until the afternoon. All theparents with mildly sick children overthe weekend will be calling to consultwith the doctor and nurses first thingwhen the office opens.

• If you drop an egg, sprinkle with saltbefore you attempt to clean it up. Thesalt binds the whites, which will notspread, making pickup easier!

• “My kids had kind of an obsession withcolorful Duck tape in the past year, andwe made some beach bags to keep ourelectronics safe at the pool, lake, andbeach. We carefully covered a variety

of sizes of zipper-top self-sealing bagswith the tape, creating tough, colorfulpouches in which we can store cell-phones, etc., to keep them safe fromwater damage.”

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• You can sharpen scissors by cuttingfolded aluminum foil into small strips.

• The best time of day to water your lawnis the evening. The cooler temperaturesallow the water to sink into the soil in-stead of evaporating with the heat ofthe day. Always follow your city orcounty guidelines on watering times foryour area.

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Sharon Harrell uses flowers tobring joy to Haven Hospice Volu-sia County patients with TheFriendly Flower Program.

Twice a month, Sharon, a self-employedartist and former florist, arranges over 40bouquets of colorful fresh flowers. The bou-quets are delivered once a month from theNew Smyrna Beach and the Deland offices.Haven volunteers from those areas thenpair the bouquets with a smile and deliverthem to patients.

Sharon purchases the flowers from Bethand Larry Lucas at Flower Central in Day-tona Beach then prepares the bouquets atthe Simply Roses Florist in Ormond Beachbefore transporting them to Haven Hospice.

Sharon started the Friendly Flower Pro-gram in the fall of 2014. “I used to work ina flower shop as a designer, and I wouldsee Haven volunteers from Ormond Beachcome in once a week to create flower arrange-ments. I decided that when I moved to NewSmyrna Beach, I would start this programup for that location.”

This is Sharon’s first time volunteeringwith Haven Hospice but she has spent timevolunteering with the Council on Agingworking with the Meals on Wheels program.

“I started doing the Friendly FlowerProgram because I felt like this was an areawhere I had something to offer the com-munity. It has been so rewarding for me, I

love working with flowers, and hopefullythese flowers bring a smile to someone’sface,” said Sharon whose program hasgrown by two volunteers to help increasethe number of bouquets for patients.

Haven Hospice Volusia Volunteer Coor-dinator Mary Kathryn Maine said, “HavenHospice is so blessed to have Sharon asa volunteer.”

Volunteers are a vital member of theHaven Care Team. They provide compan-ionship, support, and assistance to patientsresiding at home, in assisted living facili-ties, nursing homes, and hospitals. They alsoreach out to grieving families, assist withadministrative tasks, and serve on specialevent committees. Haven is proud to havemore than 700 community members dedi-cating their time and talents to patients andfamilies in 18 counties across North Florida.

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Dear Paw's Corner: I would loveto help pets in some way, but the localanimal shelter doesn't need volunteers,and there isn't much else going on inmy area. Do you have any suggestions?

—Kara in Idaho

Dear Kara: Check your local news-papers (or their websites) and yourtown's website for volunteer opportu-nities. There may not be anything rightnow, but needs change throughout theyear for many nonprofits.

So, what if there really are no oppor-tunities near you? Consider creating one.Organizing a fundraiser for a pet charity(or your local animal shelter) is one fastway to do something positive.

Or, if you spot a need that isn't beingmet in the local pet community, createa way to fulfill that need. For example,a military couple created Dogs OnDeployment, a website that helps mil-itary members find temporary homesfor their pets (not just dogs) beforethey leave for overseas assignments.

What if senior citizens in your areaneed help keeping their pets' shots up

to date? You could talk to local vets andperhaps the local shelter about waysto help them.

Perhaps your town has no facilitiesfor pets, such as a dog park or even petzones in local parks. Start exploringthe possibility of getting a park built.

You could even start with somethingas small as an awareness campaign thateducates store owners about the manytypes of service dogs (and other ser-vice animals) that are helping disabledpeople these days.

Keep your eyes open for inventiveopportunities to contribute positivelyto pet care, and you may find yourselfoverwhelmed with choices.

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by Tyler Stover

Does your cat try to bully you?All cats love to play, but some-times their behavior is inter-preted as aggression. Many

cats, especially younger felines, have a ten-dency to play rough. However, this doesnot necessarily mean that there is a problem.The key is learning the difference betweennormal play and behavioral issues.

Cats have an instinctual nature to hunt.This shows in their actions and behavior,even when playing. Cats will chase, scratch,bite, or pounce on their toys and othercats. This is usually nothing to worry about,as it is natural behavior for most cats.

Sometimes cats will direct this type ofbehavior toward humans as well. It is impor-tant to pay attention to the cat’s body lan-guage. If a cat is hissing or growling, theymay feel threatened. A cat with dilatedpupils or with its hair raised along the spinealso should be avoided until she has amoment to relax. These can be signs of acat that may exhibit aggressive behavior.On the other hand, if the cat is purring,holding its tail high in a confident manner,or hopping around, this usually means thatshe only wants to play.

If your cat is playing too rough even ina friendly manner, there are several waysyou can reduce this behavior. Provide your

cat with a variety of toys, especially thosethat move like prey. Toys that move like amouse or a bird keep your cat interested,as they can hunt the toy.

If your cat likes to attack your feet orankles, try carrying toys that you can tossaway from you to re-direct your cat’s atten-tion away from your legs. Do not encour-age your cat to bat at your hands or feet,instead turn their attention to their toys.

If it is feasible for your home, you mayalso consider adopting a second cat as aplaymate. Try to find a cat that exhibits sim-ilar behavior and will get along well withyour current cat. Halifax Humane Society’sMeet Your Match program can assist you

in finding the right cat for yourhome. Never punish your catphysically, as this can encourage their roughplay, or frighten them to the point of becom-ing aggressive. Instead, if your cat insists onrough play, you can stop the behavior with aquick spray from a water bottle, or by clap-ping your hands to get your cat’s attention.

If these tips fail to help your cat, youmay want to reach out to a certified cat be-haviorist or ask your veterinarian for tips.

Tyler Stover is the Community OutreachDirector for the Halifax Humane Societyin Daytona Beach. He can be reached at386.274.4703, ext. 320, or at [email protected]

Tails From The Front

Candy is as sweet as can be. Koda is all smiles when playing outside. Precious always lives up to her name. Rocco would love a new toy to play fetch.

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by Matilda CharlesKing Features

If you have part of your retire-ment money in savings bonds,the newly announced interestrates might have you in a spin.

As of May, it was announced that SeriesI bonds will earn zero percent interestfor six months, down from 1.94 per-cent. The Series EE bonds will see arate of only 0.30 percent for the next20 years.

However, those are for new bondpurchases only. You can breathe a lit-tle easier now.

The interest rate on your existing I orEE bonds is determined by the type ofbonds they are, plus the original terms.

If you purchased Series EE bondsafter May 2005, you'll get a fixed inter-est rate for 20 years. It's guaranteedthat after 20 years, the bonds will havea value of twice the purchase price. Ifyou purchased bonds between May 1997and April 2005, rates are 90 percent ofaverage five-year Treasury securities.Prior to May 1997, the rates vary. Youcan check www.treasurydirect.gov forcurrent values.

Series I bonds have a fixed rateplus an inflation rate, which is resetevery six months, for the 30-year lifeof the bond.

Series HH bonds have stayed thesame, with interest at 1.50 percent.

The good news is that you won'tlose money with bonds, although youmight not get any interest for a periodof time.

Go online to check your actual yield.The online bond-rate calculator andwizard tool are free on the TreasuryDirect website. If you need informa-tion about cashing in bonds or re-placing lost ones, you can also seewww.savingsbonds.com

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A10-year study of suicidestatistics for veterans hasan eye-opening conclu-sion: Using the Depart-

ment of Veterans Affairs health serviceslowers the risk of suicide. The study,appearing in Psychiatric Services Jour-nal, looked at data from over 173,000suicides in 23 states over the years2000-2010.

Here are some stats:• Veteran suicide rates went up 25 per-

cent, while civilian rates increased12 percent.

• Suicide rates were 20 percent higherthan expected in 2000. By 2010, thatnumber was up to 60 percent higher.

• Suicide risk for female veterans washigher than that for males.

• Female veterans were six times morelikely to commit suicide than non-veteran women. Suicides amongfemale veterans increased 40 percent.

• Veterans over age 50 account for 69percent of veteran suicides.While there have been annual reports

about the suicide rates, this one con-cludes with that crucial fact: Veterans

who use VA health services have lowerrates of suicide. Researchers admit theyweren’t expecting that result.

The study didn’t attempt to deter-mine why some veterans don’t seekhelp at the VA. Maybe one of theseannual suicide rate studies will takeon that challenge.

Sources of help if you have hadthoughts of suicide:

Call the hotline at 1-800-273-8255and Press 1. Or send a text messageto 38255.

Go online to go to www.veteranscrisisline.net and chat with a counselor.

Every VA medical center has a Wo-men Veteran Program Manager whoserves as advocate for female veterans.For referral, women veterans can alsocall the Women Veterans Call Center,1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636).

If you know you’re in trouble, gethelp now.

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• On July 31, 1916, future racing legendLouise Smith is born in Barnesville,Georgia. In the mid-1940s, racing pro-moter Bill France was looking for afemale driver as a way to attract specta-tors and recruited Smith, who was famousfor outrunning law enforcement on thelocal roads.

• On Aug. 1, 1961, the amusement parkSix Flags Over Texas opens. The parkwas the first to feature a log flume anda 360-degree looping roller coaster. Aday at Six Flags cost $2.75 for an adult.

• On Aug. 2, 1923, President Warren G.Harding dies of a stroke. Harding, 58,was returning from a presidential tour,a journey some believed he had embarkedon to escape corruption rumors circu-lating in Washington.

• On Aug. 3, 1958, the U.S. nuclear sub-marine Nautilus accomplishes the firstundersea voyage to the geographic NorthPole. The Nautilus dived at Point Bar-row, Alaska, and traveled nearly 1,000miles under the Arctic ice cap to reachthe top of the world.

• On Aug. 4, 1892, Andrew and Abby Bor-den, elderly residents of Fall River, MA,are found bludgeoned to death in theirhome. Suspicion soon fell on daughterLizzie and the axe she’d just bought.At her trial, the jury only took 90 min-utes to decide that such a sweet-lookingChristian woman could never commitsuch a heinous crime.

• On Aug. 5, 2002, the rusty iron gun turretof the ironclad warship U.S.S. Monitorwas raised from the floor of the Atlantic,where it had rested since it went downin a storm off Cape Hatteras, North Car-olina, during the Civil War. She sank inDecember 1862, while being towed fromCape Hatteras.

• On Aug. 6, 1928, Andy Warhol, one ofthe most influential artists of the latterpart of the 20th century, is born AndrewWarhola in Pennsylvania. After beingincorrectly credited as Warhol underan early published drawing, he decidedto permanently remove the a from hislast name.

• On Aug. 6, 1964, the United States Con-gress overwhelmingly approves the Gulfof Tonkin Resolution, giving PresidentLyndon B. Johnson nearly unlimitedpowers to oppose “communist aggres-sion” in Southeast Asia. The resolutionmarked the beginning of an expandedmilitary role for the United States inVietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

• On Aug. 8, 1988, the Chicago Cubs hostthe first night game in the history ofWrigley Field. The first-ever night gamein professional baseball took place nearly60 years earlier in Des Moines, Iowa.

• On Aug. 9, 1945, a second atom bomb isdropped on Japan by the United States,at Nagasaki, resulting finally in Japan’ssurrender. The devastation wrought atHiroshima had not been sufficient topersuade the Japanese War Council toaccept the Potsdam Conference’s demandfor unconditional surrender.

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• It was Nora Joyce, wife to the Irishnovelist James Joyce, who wrote thenotoriously difficult—and influential—stream-of-consciousness novel Ulysses,who asked her husband, “Why don’t youwrite books people can read?”

• You might be surprised to learn that con-temporary model and actress BrookeShields is descended from that notoriousfigure of the Italian Renaissance, Lucre-tia Borgia, who was suspected of suchcrimes as adultery, incest, and murder.

• In this era of helicopter parenting, someare shocked to learn that in the 1960s,nearly half of all children in Americawalked to and from school by themselves.

• What do Where’s Waldo, Where The Side-walk Ends, My Friend Flicka, BrownBear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?,and Harriet The Spy have in common?Aside from being books meant for ayoung audience, all of these titles havebeen banned at one time or another.

• There are about the same number ofchickens as there are humans on theplanet Earth.

• If you’re like 83 percent of pet ownerswho responded to a recent survey, youfeel that you receive more unconditional

love from your pet than from your kids,best friend, or your romantic partner.

• I’m sure you’ve heard the term Podunkused to describe a small, unimportanttown, but you might not know wherethe word came from. It seems that aNative American tribe in Connecticutwas known as the Podunk, and a near-by river was called by the same name.Local small towns on the river werereferred to as Podunk, too, and so theword entered the lexicon.

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ST PALs (Seniors Today Professional Advertising League) is a net-working group organized by Seniors Today newspaper and made up of professionalpeople in our community that all have businesses that serve our senior community.The group was the first of its kind in this area, was formed over 20 years ago, and isthe longest running networking group dedicated to seniors in the Volusia /Flagler area.

ST PALs prides itself on constantly networking to improve senior resources,enrich senior lives, and provide quality services and care for our seniors.

ST PALs is committed to meeting the needs of the seniors in our community.For more information, please call, 386-677-7060.

The following is a list of professionals who share the ST PALs commitment. Pleasebe sure to consider their businesses when you have the need for their services:

Tandi Kennison Adams Cameron 386.575.7159Marjorie Marcus American In Home Care 386.864.1289Jennifer Beckwith Americare Home Health 386.747.1801Laurie Taylor Anchor Certified Planners 386.615.7526Colin Gary Anchor Group 800.782.1662Vivian Gardner Brookdale Ormond Beach West 904.687.7468Todd Register Clare Bridge Senior Living 386.672.8800Linda M. Sacks Coastal Health & Rehab 386.846.7740Austin Tse Comfort Keepers 386.322.8882Cheryl Fredsall Daytona Beach Health And Rehab 386.252.3686Dave Lynn Florida Power & Light 386.254.2484John Long Halifax Health 386.383.4177Deb Korfage.Amborn Halifax Health Hospice 386.872.1873Laura Zublionis Haven Hospice 904.465.4331Nicolle Cella Home Instead Senior Care 386.864.5918Chanin Carr Humana 386.846.6051Becky Argeny Joyanna Insurance 386.427.1955Kris Fischer Juice Plus+ 386.405.1813Erin Gerken Metcare 386.274.8351M. Ashley Moore Moore Strategies For Success 386.788.5653Tammy Owens New Smyrna Beach Assisted Living 386.527.3781Sheila McKay.Vaughan Newport Senior Link 386.299.5838John Reardon Reverse Mortgage Specialist 386.445.4111Dawn Marie Miller Sam’s Club 386.760.3051Jennifer Cole Scott Selis, Attorney 386.212.2908Jackie Garrett Senior Life Services 386.689.7016

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September 18, 2015 • 9 A.M.–1 P.M.At Holy Cross Lutheran Church • 724 Big Tree Rd. • South Daytona

Reserve your tables now—only $150 or $175 (for power). (Includes 6 ft. table, 2 chairs, and plastic tablecloth) All tables will be located Inside.

Table must be reserved and paid for by September 8, 2015. Tables will be assigned in the order they are purchased.

Platinum Festival Sponsorship Includes:Spotlight Sponsor For The Event—Only One Available

• Company Name As Event Presenter On Print Ads• Option To Display Your Banner Outside Entrance Of Exhibit Hall • Full-Page, Color Ad In The Festival Program Inserted Into the Sept. 11, 2015 Seniors TodayNewspaper• Table & Two Chairs (Placed at the front of the festival)• Option to donate promotional bags to be give to seniors at door to collect event goodies

Cost: $1,200Gold Festival Sponsorship Includes:

Entertainment Gold (Only One Available):• All Standard Gold • Banner Displayed At Entertainment Site• Sponsor’s Company Name Announced Two Times An Hour Cost: $750Lunch Gold (Only One Available):• All Standard Gold • Banner Displayed At Lunch • Sponsor’s Business Card Will Be Given Out With Lunch Cost: $750Standard Gold:• Logo On All Printed Ads • Half-Page, Color Ad In The Festival Program Inserted Into the Sept. 11, 2015 Seniors Today Newspaper• Table & Two Chairs(Placed in Sponsor Room)• Option to donate bags to be give to seniors at door to collect event goodies

Cost: $500

Silver Festival Sponsorship Includes:• Name On All Printed Materials• Quarter-Page, Color Ad In The Festival Program Inserted In the Sept. 11, 2015 Issue Of Seniors Today• Table & Two Chairs

Cost: $350

Private Screening Rooms • Limited Number Available:Festival Program Advertising Also Available.

For more information, call 386-677-7060

Seniors Today’sFall Festival Down On The Farm

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July 31, 2015 issue #600