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This February was truly a sea-son of love and caring. It wasawesome how many requestscame for Song Of The Coast

quartets to deliver singing Valentinesto loved ones. In addition to the manyspecial one-to-one Valentine sweetheartremembrances, the quartets sang for aBingo group–a lady named Louisewho celebrated her 100th birthday–afavorite Ormond Beach Restaurant–to a father and son (Chris and Keanon)–to some nursing homes –and to severalpeople at Daytona State College.

While the Singing Valentines werebeing delivered, the children from manyarea schools were making some specialValentines for the veterans. The daythey were delivered, veterans came for-ward with smiles on their faces to showtheir Valentines to the staff. These pre-cious things remind us of what we areall about in good times… kindnessand love.

We surely experienced a warmingtrend in our hearts and after a bit, theweather came around to a temperatureto which we have become accustomed.The love affair that some have for vaca-tioning each year in Daytona to enjoythe races, went extremely well. TheSpeedway has a new track, the weatherwas beautiful, and residents were sohappy to have such good folks comingin for the races.

Update on the happy couple:Often, when someone says: “I read

your article and liked it…,” I ask,“Which one?” Well, lately, the one thatpeople are talking about is concerninga re-newed love affair that came about55 years after their high school romance.It was truly an article that wrote itself…as so often is the case.

I didn’t write to Ruth for a coupleof days after her big announcement…just waited for more news. No mes-

sages came for a week or two. Then oneday, a new e-mail arrived. Ruth hadmade the trip to Maryland to meet

John’s family, hoping they would likeand approve of her. In the e-mail, herfirst words were: “My week in MD waswonderful!”

Not only did Ruth meet John’s kidsbut the two of them spent Sunday withRuth’s brother’s kids. Many relatives gotto meet the happy couple. They visitedJohn’s step son in Baltimore. They sawa former classmate, who is going toIsrael for several months.

Ruth saw the furniture John wishedto take with them to Minnesota. Itwasn’t an easy decision for him, con-cerning what to take and what to leavebehind. She said, “He has a beautifulentertainment center that will fit greatin our new room. That piece and all thebook cases and the desk are dark wood,so that room will take on a differentflavor.” It’s really going to be nice.

The next step in the Ruth/John sagaoccurred March 2 when Ruth againmade a trip to Maryland. She will stayuntil March 15, then John will be mov-ing his things to Minnesota in April.

The only unhappy ones are Ruth’scats. She said, “My cats don’t like itthat I’m gone so much, but they’ll haveto get used to it. Take care! Greetingsto all! Love, Ruth”

It’s nice to know the cats can keepeach other company until all thatoccurred in February is completed inJune… seasoned with love. ST

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Ask The DoctorPlease join Grand Villa, 535 N. Nova

Rd., Ormond Beach for an informativetalk on Memory Enhancement presentedby Dr. Henri Nammour, Medical Direc-tor, Vitas Innovative Hospice Care ofVolusia/Flagler on March 16 at 11 A.M.Refreshments will be served. The talkis free, and open to the public. RSVP byMarch 14 to 386-868-0723.

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New Lunch BunchHoly Cross Lutheran Church at 724

Big Tree Rd. in South Daytona sponsorsa “Lunch Bunch” every Thurs. begin-ning at 12 noon. Just $4 gets you lunchand bingo with non-monetary prizes.Beginning Tues., March 8 you can alsoenjoy a second lunch bunch for $4with a different program each week. OnMarch 8 celebrate March birthdays atthe Birthday Bash and March 15 enjoyspeaker Sandy Garofalo with SeniorsVs. Crime. Reservations are requiredby 9 A.M. the Monday prior. Please call386-767-6542, Mon. thru Fri. to makeyour reservations.

Pet Fund RaiserCome out for a night of trivia, laughs,

dinner, and fundraising at Knight For APaw on Sat., March 19 at 7 P.M. at thePiggotte Community Center, 504 Big TreeRoad, South Daytona. Chloe’s Paw is alocal non-profit 501 3(C ) organizationwitha mission to provide financial means topet parents who cannot afford to pay forbasic medical care. Adult tickets, $25;child ages 3-11, $10; and senior 62 andolder, $20 for the entire event. Bring abag of dog or cat food for $5 discountoff an adult ticket price! For more de -tails, call 386-492-1184.

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ARC will host a series of free sem-inars in March on taking a holisticapproach to pain relief with acupunc-ture and physical therapy. For topics,dates, reservations, and locations, pleasecall Sandra Wood at 386-675-8406. Theseminars are open to the public.

Learning, Living &Laughing Series

Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd.,Holly Hill has a series of free semi-nars during the month of March. Top-ics include: The Gentle Side Of Yogaon Mon., March 7 at 10:30 A.M.; OurNew Therapy Clinic on Wed., March 9from 2–4 P.M.; Fill The Gaps BetweenMedicare A, B, & D on Mon., March14 at 2:30 P.M.; Caregivers SupportGroup, Wed., March 16 at 1:30 P.M.;Wellness Chats on Mon., March 21 at10:30 A.M. and Health Care Reform at2:30 P.M.; Parkinson’s Support Groupon Wed., March 23 at 2 P.M.; and Do YouWobble? on Mon., March 28 at 10:30A.M. Please RSVP to 386-226-9110.

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Friday DanceCome join the fun at City Island

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St. Patty’s DanceYou are invited to the St. Patrick's

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Veterans BenefitsSeminar

Veterans and spouses may be entitledto little-known benefits through the VAAid And Attendance program. JoinOrmond In The Pines, 101 Clyde Mor-ris Blvd., Ormond Beach on Thurs.,March 10 at 4 P.M. to learn how youcould receive up to $1,945 per month.RSVP today to 386-676-7463.

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Meets Thursdays 11 A.M. to 3 P.M.Luncheon followed by contract bridgeor canasta. The Club is located at 415 S.Peninsula Drive, Daytona Beach. Forreservations and more information, call386-760-0487.

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Come to the 30th annual flea marketand bake sale at the Wilbur Boathouse,4200 S. Peninsula Drive on Fri., March18 and Sat., March 19 from 8 A.M. to4 P.M. Contributions for the sale will beaccepted Wed. and Thurs., March 16and 17 from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Proceedswill benefit insurance fund, buildingmaintenance fund, and local charities.

Support GroupsAlzheimer’s Support

The A.C.E.S. (Alzheimer’s Caregiv-er Education & Support) offer care-givers support and practical caresuggestions and tips for everyday liv-ing. The group meets the 2nd Saturdayeach month at Our Lady Of Lourdes,201 University Blvd., Daytona Beach.For more info, call 386-214-3833.

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What’s In The StarsFor The Week Of March 6

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Timeis on your side in the early part of theweek. Anything left undone by mid-week will need to be put into rush mode.The weekend offers choices for fun. TAURUS (April 30 to May 20) Finallygetting credit for a contribution is nicefor all you idea-generating Ferdinandsand Fernandas. Don’t sit on your laurels.Use it as a step to a bigger opportunity.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Despitethe progress made, a hint of doubt mightset in. You need to stop and consider notonly what you’re doing but also how youare doing. Adjust where needed.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Thedreamer is dominant for you, but adollop of hardheaded practicality iscoming up fast. The challenge is to makeroom for both modes.LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s agood week to start assessing what you’vedone and what you plan to do. Movingto a new environment—home or job-related—is a possibility.VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) Theweek to make tough decisions, but ina way that leaves the door open forchanges. Ask for advice from someonewho has been in the position before.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Disap-pointments are never easy to take, butyou have the ability to learn from themand go on to success. Continue to buildup your contacts. You’ll need them soon.SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Thingsmight still be going too slowly to suityou. You need the time to make surethey’re going in the right direction. It’seasier to make a course correction now.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)Showing some temperament at the waythings are going is one way of gettingyour point across. Don’t overdo it, orturn away more-moderate supporters.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)Things could change more quickly thisweek than you like. You’ll most likelyfind that you’re up to the challenges.The weekend offers relaxation.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Bigchallenge coming up? Uncross thosefingers and believe that you’re goingto do well. Keep in mind that so manypeople have faith in your ability. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Test-ing the waters is a good way of learn-ing before plunging right in. Ask morequestions and be alert to any attemptsto avoid giving complete answers. ST


Peg and I recently spent a wonderfulweekend in Ft. Myers, Florida. It isa territory with which we are veryfamiliar. We lived there almost 12

years from 1966 to 1978. Our children grewup there. We were very active in a varietyof posts. Those were good years.

Lee County is a beautiful area of thestate. The fishing is superb. Toward thewest is the Gulf with its golden, shell richbeaches, including Sanibel, Captiva, PineIslands… and to the west on 80 and 82, amore rural area features acres of orangegroves and flower farms.

The transformation of the ‘old’ city hasbeen remarkable. Government came lateto this party led by business and civic lead-ers, but this writer believes that’s the wayit should be. Those with the most to gainshould be first in line to ‘restore, build, andgive back’ and the leaders of downtownFt. Myers have done just that.

In the interest of honest reporting, youshould know that we have revisited our oldhaunts several times and on prior visits, wewere sorely disappointed in what we saw.Like many urban districts, the downtownwas neglected. Stores were empty and thefew that were open were far less thancrowded. It really was not a pretty sight andfrankly hope was not on the horizon. Thedistrict was becoming derelict, anothervictim of suburban flight. That was then: lastweekend we observed a miracle.

Leadership to the rescue! The old down-town, now known as the Ft. Myers RiverDistrict, has experienced a transformationand rebirth, organized and constructedin such an effective way as to interestother cities across the nation facing thesame challenge. The market place isalive with new blood, investor money,community spirit, and a myriad of ideas.

During our Ft. Myers years, we canremember relatively few attractionsdowntown. There was, of course, theThomas Edison Estates, (winter home),Museum & Laboratory and its neigh-bor, the Henry Ford estate. The Ford estatewas not yet open to the public and becameso only after considerable effort and ex -pense. The opening of both homes has paidoff in spades. On our previous visits to theestates we felt they were deteriorated to thepoint of being devalued as an attraction.

Today, they are treated more as highlyvalued historical sites and are operated withdedicated, professional, and talented person-nel. The grounds are beautiful, the friendly,young, well-educated guides are efficientand skilled and they spout an entertainingcombination of history and anecdotes stim-ulating enough to make any visitor want tocome back with friends and family—andthe price is right.

Not far to the east is the stately BurroughsHome & Garden with its elegant architec-ture and manicured grounds. Nature loverswill find winged beauties at nearby Butter-fly Estates, a Botanical Garden and Habi-tat, second to none.

Space will not allow a detailed mentionof all there is to see in the Ft. Myers RiverDistrict. Shopping, sidewalk cafes, and

exhibits, not the least of which is the Art ofthe Olympians, a very unique combinationof sport and art and the inventive way itengages and challenges America’s youth.Ft. Myers has been honored by a visit ofMonaco’s Prince Albert, an active andskilled Olympian and patron.

For those who want to linger and learn,the area’s museums are a real treat. As youknow, we like to recommend spots for grand-parents to enjoy a day with grand-children.In the Ft. Myers River District that would bethe Imaginarium, a real hands-on museum,theater, and aquarium.

The Southwest Florida Museum of His-tory is packed with local color, artifacts, pho-tos and references to life as it was whenFlorida was still rough and rugged. Thismuseum is actually housed in the formerFt. Myers railway station which offers itsown colorful past. We were treated to a walk-through of a custom railroad coach, reflect-ing the golden age of rail travel. If you canarrange a tour, it’s a must see for rail fans.

It goes without saying that hotels andeateries and exhibition halls are meetingthe needs of the River Districts’ eclectictourist market. Peg and I were there for theEdison Festival of Lights Parade, part of aweek-long celebration honoring Thomas

Edison. Our host hotel, the Downtown His-toric District Holiday Inn, offers first classVIP seating on their patio, to view theparade. This hotel is also conveniently lo -cated a half-mile from the City of PalmsStadium. Fans pack the city to watch theBoston Red Sox in spring training at TerryPark, and major league exhibition gamesat the City of Palms Stadium, right in thecenter of the river district’s action.

From beginning to end we thoroughlyenjoyed our nostalgic return to Lee County.The people we met were optimistic andexcited. They’ve ingeniously blended historyand vision to create promise of a brighter,more prosperous future.

If you are looking for a few days away—in one of Florida’s most vibrant and attrac-tive areas—we recommend Ft. Myers, andin particular the historic and fun filled,River District. ST

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Q: I have a Shubert upright grandpiano that was made in New York duringthe early 1900s. I’d like to know if itis valuable.

— Maria, Albuquerque, N MA: I hate to begin my answer on a

sour note, but there is little market forvintage upright pianos. The pictures yousent me suggest that the cabinet is prob-ably tiger oak, but there also appears tobe a great deal of wear. It would be con-sidered a practice piano and probably notworth all that much. A quick check ofpianos being offered for sale in Albu-querque revealed dozens of uprightssimilar to yours, mostly priced in the$200 to $350 range.

For a second opinion, you might wantto contact a dealer who specializes invintage pianos. An established companyis In Tune Piano Services, 2753 GloryCourt SW, Albuquerque, and www.classicpiano.com In Tune provides an adservice to help people who want to sell.

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Consumers have smartened upabout where to go for advice ofall kinds, and—when it comesto picking a vacation spot. So

you might want to pay particular attentionto the results of a popular travel guide’srecent poll naming Ireland—known foreverything from its historic castles to itsincredible countryside—as readers’ favoritetourist destination for 2011.

“Ireland is one of the most romanticdestinations on earth,” says Patricia Tuni-son Preston, who’s authored15 travel books on the coun-try and is widely recognizedas the go-to person for prettymuch all things Irish. “Whereelse can you find such a stun-ning array of quiet countryroads, glistening rivers andlakes, uncrowded beaches,meandering gardens, andcharming little towns withcozy pubs and manor houses?”

Know that the Irish have a rep for beinghappy to see you year-round, not just onSt. Patrick’s Day. That said (and with anod to all the other modern entertainment),here’s some of what cognoscenti agree arethe country’s best experiences:• Kissing The Blarney Stone. Actually,

this tourist magnet is only one reasonto visit what’s arguably the Emerald Isle’smost famous castle (Blarney Castle).Sure, puckering up may—legend has it

—leave you with the gift of a silvertongue, but the fortress’ surrounding gar-dens are so majestic. The Badger Caveand dungeons are just plain cool.

• The Great Outdoors. If the cowpokesin True Grit had had the kind of back-drop Donegal offers for horseback riding—beaches, countryside, and mountains—maybe they would’ve been less quickon the draw. Plus, there’s sailing off ofIreland’s West Coast and sea kayakingin West Cork.

• Pub-crawling. Pubs may be the socialheart of every village andtown. The literary-mindedshould head to Dublin’s DavyByrnes Pub for a hot whiskeyto see where Leopold Bloom,the main character in JamesJoyce’s Ulysses, lunched. (Note: If you’re waiting for

someone, remember that itsclock is said to be set fiveminutes ahead in honor ofboth Joyce and Bloom.)

• Strolling Through A Bog. Yes, a bog.The Slieve Bloom Way (no relation toLeopold) is comparatively untouched byman. Behold its waterfalls, its scamper-ing foxes, and contemplate the mean-ing of life. If you go, it is recommended that you

call your travel agent and get a tourpackage. This insures that you don’tmiss anything and that your trip will bewell planned. ST

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Few writers can drop a readerinto a time and place as well asJuliet Marillier, whose Seven-waters series flawlessly melds

medieval Irish history and myths intoan engrossing saga of a family markedby courage, passion, and magic.

Seer Of Sevenwaters, the fifth install-ment, follows Sibeal, a solemn girlwhose gifts of clairvoyance and wis-dom have indicated from childhood thatshe was destined to enter the ranks ofthe Druids. Now, as a young woman,she is taking her final steps of prepa-ration to officially embark on the longand solitary path of her spiritual calling.

First, she is dispatched to spend onelast summer with her married sisters onthe far northern island of Inis Eala.Along on its rocky shore she witnessesa terrible shipwreck, and manages tosinglehandedly save the life of one sur-vivor, a man she gave the name Ardalsince he he cannot remember his own.

As Ardal’s body recovers but hismemories stay locked away, it quicklybecomes clear that there is a terrible

secret behind the sketchy accounts ofthe doomed ship’s last voyage. A men-acing Norseman and his wild, mutebride seem to be at the heart of it, butnone of Sibeal’s divinatory talents giveher any answers that make sense.

For steady, serious Sibeal neverwould have predicted that she wouldsoon be taking to that dangerous seaherself in a quest to right a deep wrongand solve a tragic mystery—and facea decision she never saw coming: thechoice between her life’s work and hertrue love.

Though set hundreds of years in thepast and suffused with folklore andmagic, Seer Of Sevenwaters feels utterlyrelatable and engaging to modernreaders. Sibeal’s struggles are time-less, the questions of a teen trying tofigure out who she is and what shereally wants. Whether read alone or aspart of the series, Seer Of Sevenwatersis a recommended pick for all fantasylovers. ST

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In Ormond Beach, spring means twothings—world class weather, and thefabulous Follies! This season the Or -mond Beach Follies, in its 36th amazing

year, presents it’s consistently sold out showswith three great new performers on stage.

Sherilynn Marron, a former Prima Balle-rina with the Philadelphia Ballet brings herelegant grace to the cast. Sheri was classi-cally trained at the American School of Bal-let and the American Ballet Theatre. Shedanced professionally with New York andNew Jersey companies before retiring fromthe stage to run her own successful bal-let school.

Kelly Lynch, a professional U.S.O. Tourdancer, and former Dallas Cowboys cheer-leader, who is still turning heads with herhigh kicks and gorgeous figure, excels intap, jazz, and contemporary dance. Kelly’sbrings a definite Vegas glamour to the show.

Jeannie Nichols, trained as a dance/theatremajor in Austin at the University of TexasSchool of Fine Arts, began her profession-al career in comedy. Performing, and tour-ing as a singer, dancer, and comediennefrom Esther’s Follies and Ro-tel And The HotTomatoes, two widely acclaimed musicalcomedy venues from Austin, Texas.

Chuck Coleman, a director and theatrecritic from New York, is directing the Fol-lies this year. He has structured the vaude-ville type show of burlesque, comedy, song,and dance around the theme, As Time Goes

By. With full out Broadway style choreog-raphy by Ormond’s favorite, Jerome DeVi-to, of South Beach Dance Co., the showpromises much. The cast is excellent, rang-ing in years from 50 to 90, a testament tothe effect of song, hilarity, and rehearsalas the anecdote to the aging process.

Mark Schwartz, the supervisor for the Or -mond Beach Performing Arts Center wherethe follies perform says the show has gainedsuch a reputation for excellence that manydie-hard fans purchase their tickets in the fallto be sure to get seats. The most overheardcomment from departing audience mem-bers is always, “Can’t wait ‘til next year!”

You just can’t keep a good show down.On with spring, on with the good stuff! ST

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United States Rep. John L. Mica(R-FL), Chairman of the HouseTransportation Committee, re -leased the following statement

regarding Florida Governor Rick Scott’sdecision to not accept alternative plans tomove forward with the Orlando-to-Tampapassenger rail project and not permit transferof the project to local government grantees:

“The Governor has made his decision tonot pursue the Florida passenger rail project.I understand his concerns with the overallproject, which would incur certain risks.

“I have done all that I can to salvagethe project to this point and present whatI consider to be a viable alternative planthat places the risk with the private sectorand protects the taxpayers. I feel confidentthe 21-mile segment from the Orlando Air-port to the Convention Center and DisneyWorld can be a feasible and profitable trans-portation link for Florida.

“While the Governor’s action will termi-nate the project at this time, it is my inten-tion to work to salvage millions of dollarsalready expended and years of study on thecritically important link from the OrlandoAirport to our tourist area.

“I intend to reassess the project and workwith local partners to continue seeking afederal and local solution in building thisinfrastructure project.”

Mica proposed modifying the project toinitially focus on the 21 miles of the route

with the strongest ridership projections. Thisalternate plan would craft an inter-localagreement and enable these partners tosolicit private sector proposals to finance,design, construct, operate, and maintain theproject, with parties agreeing to proceed onlyif the project were found to be financiallyviable and if partners agreed on terms ofownership, development, and operation ofthe project.

Update: House Transportation and Infra-structure Committee Chairman, released thefollowing statement regarding an announce-ment that U.S. Department of Transporta-tion Secretary Ray LaHood and FloridaGovernor Rick Scott met to discuss theFlorida passenger rail project, and thatSecretary LaHood has given the Governoranother week to consider alternative plans:

“I am pleased an agreement has beenreached between Governor Scott and Sec-retary LaHood to extend the timeframe forconsideration of additional alternatives forthe Florida rail project. I hope a sub-granteearrangement can be structured that will sal-vage part or all of the project in a viable waythat will protect Florida taxpayers fromfinancial risk.” ST

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2. In a medium saucepan, combinedry gelatin, dry pudding mix, reservedcherry liquid, and 1 cup water. Stir incherries. Cook over medium heat untilmixture thickens and starts to boil, stir-ring often and being careful not to crushcherries. Spoon hot mixture into pre-pared baking dish.

3. In a large bowl, combine bakingmix, cocoa, sugar substitute, and pecans.Add yogurt, mayonnaise, remaining 1⁄4cup water, and vanilla extract. Mix gen-tly just to combine. Drop by spoonfulsonto cherry mixture to form 6 mounds.

4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Placebaking dish on a wire rack and let setfor 5 minutes. Divide into 6 servingsand then serve right away. ST

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Pals program will be finishing their train-ing and graduating soon. After March 11,2011, these great dogs will be ready foradoption into your home.

During this week we asked their inmatetrainers to say a little about their personal-ities so you can start to get to know thesewonderful pets. These dogs range in sizefrom medium to large so they definitely needroom to roam.

Gabbie—Trained by Tatum and Quar-terman, who describe her as, “Quiet, cuddlyloving old girl, yet a clowning energeticpuppy. Not a fan of chew toys in general,but loves to play tug and fetch with apiece of rope. Only barks when she feelsa threatening situation. Growls when you cud-dle her, then off to hours of sleep. She prefersto lay her head on your chest, half drapedacross your body, the closer the better.”

Rolf—Trained by NcNeil and Kerscle-ner, they describe him this way, “Quiet,intelligent, loving fellow. Rolf loves allsqueaky toys. He loves to play tug-of-war.Treat driven, very vocal, he play growlswhen rough housing with you or other dogs.

He may sound tough, but he’s just havinga great time. Well mannered.”

Scout—Trained by Majors and Miller.All they can say about him is, “Wow, Scouthas come a long way. At first he was veryconfined within himself, but has come outof his shell since being in the program.Treat driven, but loves odd toys, like a deckof cards, or empty plastic bags. He is veryenergetic, playful, and loving. Chews onshoes, but we are working to curb that habit.Calm, he is timid to excessively loud noises."

Lilly—Trained by Leverret and Zidik.Here is what they say about Lilly, “Veryenergetic and playful, she should be greatwith kids. She is protective and loves to

play with toys, but squeaky toys agitate hercausing her to play too rough. She is well-mannered, but hard to crate due to her shy-ness, but she will let a stranger take controlof her leash.”

Gunther—Trained by Benton and De-Camp. To them Gunther is, “very energeticand playful. Treat driven and should be greatwith kids. Has energy for days of play, heis outgoing and does his best to please you.Gunther is very attentive in training andelsewhere.”

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If you are expecting mail, especiallyrelated to financial matters, that doesn’tarrive, you need to immediately inves-tigate to determine where the mail mayhave been interrupted. If you have paida bill but you are still showing an “Am-ount Due” that you know is incorrect,check to find out if the company actu-ally received your payment.

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Pollen, tiny particles that travel inthe air or carried by insects, aremale cells of flowering plants andessential to plant fertilization.

However, if it's windy while pollinationis in progress, there exists a higher tendencyof wind-borne-pollen induced allergicconjunctivitis, rhinitis, and asthma.

In the United States, most wind-pol-linating plants, those not attractive toinsects, release pollen during one of thefive pollen seasons: early spring (Febru-ary-March), late spring (March-June),early summer (July-August), late sum-mer to autumn (August-October), andwinter (November-January).

Here in Florida, if your symptomsworsen during early spring, the probablecause is tree pollen, while in the latespring and early summer, tree and grasspollen would be likely culprits. From latesummer to autumn, weed pollen, especiallyragweed is high and during the summerand fall, but also year-round, mold sporesare quite active. While, warm air encour-ages pollination, cool temperatures reducepollen production and rain washes it away.Because humidity affects the pollina-tion process, a combination of low humid-ity and a wind increase the amount ofpollen in the air, which can increase themisery of allergy sufferers.

Tree, grass, and weed pollen accountfor almost all of pollen-induced aller-

gies, grass allergy being the most com-mon in the world. Levels of pollen canbe calculated, with the use of a specialdevice, by counting the average numberof pollen grains in a cubic yard of airduring a period of 24 hours.

Even though it may be critical for verysensitive people to avoid large doses ofallergenic plants, many times it is almostimpossible because pollen can travel manymiles on a breeze and can also be pre-sent at home, often blow indoors (typi-cally through open windows and doors)Therefore, avoiding intense outdoor activ-ity, during the early morning and late after-noon hours when pollen counts are high,and by wearing a dust mask can help.Other prevention methods are to closewindows and run a HEPA (High EfficiencyParticulate Arrester) or ULPA (Ultra LowPenetration Air) air purifier, to clean andreplace air-conditioner filters regularly,and to monitor your community pollencount report to know what to expect andhow to prepare for it.

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by Freddie Groves

ATexas couple, one of them anattorney, was indicted lastsummer for stealing more than$2 million from veterans they

were sworn to protect. They’d been de -clared fiduciaries and legal guardians forveterans who’d been deemed incompetentto handle their own affairs. According tothe 26-count indictment, this couple hadbeen at it since 2003.

What happens to veterans who aredeclared incompetent without any dueprocess whatsoever?

The Department of Veterans Affairstook a married couple who didn’t needmoney-managing help, said the veteranwas 100 percent disabled with PTSD,and declared him incompetent and inneed of a fiduciary representative. Withthe stroke of a pen, this couple is nolonger capable of making decisionsabout their money?

In another case, a son (with a power ofattorney) had been handling his veteranfather’s money for many years. Suddenly,a doctor said the veteran was incompe-tent and the VA assigned an attorney tomanage his money. The attorney grabbedthe money in the account and put it into

another one, which the son has no accessto. All this without a hearing, withoutinput from family, and without the knowl-edge of the veteran.

The abuses just go on and on. Hereare some they include:— Veterans are forced to accept a fidu-

ciary situation they didn’t ask for, don’twant, and weren’t told about in ad -vance or asked their opinion.

— Veterans who have their utilities cutoff because the fiduciary hasn’t paidthe bills on time.

— Spouse fiduciaries who have been suedbecause the VA has appointed twofiduciaries, and the other one wantsto take the money.The Veterans Administration Office

of the Inspector General (VAOIG) is greatat nabbing those who steal from veter-ans, but what about the VA itself forcingveterans into fiduciary relationshipsagainst their will? When will it lookat that? ST

Write to Freddy Groves in care ofKing Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail to [email protected]

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Margaret Stortz wrote, “Nodifficulty remains for-ever. All things are simplypart of our infinite history.

They come to pass but not to stay.”There’s a lot of comfort in these

words. When some difficulty comes ourway, it often feels like it will stay for-ever. We see it as a permanent problem.Thank God, no problem or difficulty ispermanent. They will pass.

It’s also a comfort to realize we areinfinite beings with an infinite history.We are not aware of that part of ourinfinite history that preceded this lifebut we did have one because we are toldthat God knew us “before the foundationof the world.” We do not know exactlywhat will follow this life but we are told,“We shall be like Him for we shall seeHim as He is.”

That last verse has always fascinatedme. It says we shall be changed whenwe see Christ in some way we shall belike Him. I do not know exactly how weshall be like him but it is a great com-fort to me anyway. Any way I can belike him will please me immensely.

All this reminds me that Einsteinsaid if we miss the mystery we missthe most important part of life. Verseslike these leave us in a beautiful spir-itual state of suspension. They promisesomething spectacular but we don’tknow exactly what it is!

When we see this life and our totalspiritual journey as an “infinite history”it gives us a world of perspective. Lookat any problem that comes your wayas a part of your infinite history and itcomes into perspective. It may be impor-tant and it may just be a blowout on theroad of life, requiring us to change tiresand get back on our way.

As my song His Amazing Grace onmy gospel album and on the Lewis

Family’s So Fine CD says, “I have founda Friend who walks with me down life’sunending road...” I am glad I learnedlong ago that we are here and we havealways been somewhere if only in themind of God (what a sweet thoughtto be curled up in the mind of God),and we shall always be with our Eter-nal Companion.

We are coming to see that life is for-ever. I recently saw a TV program whereseveral people described their experi-ences after they died. I now thinkenough of these have been verified (likeseeing what was going on in the roomwhere they died) that I am confidentwe never die. Jesus said, “Those whobelieve in me shall never see death.”Somewhere in the process of the phys-ical body expiring we move into ourspiritual body and it must be a seamlessprocess—so much so that we neverexperience the death of the body.

I know such a statement soundsridiculous when we look at a dyingperson and see what their body is goingthrough but I still think it is possiblythe truth. Think about how bad beingborn looks if you judge by appear-ances but it results in a great new life!

It’s all just a part of our infinitehistory. Look at it that way and you willexperience liberation. ST

Mail comments to Dalton Roberts,3327 Roberts Rd., Chattanooga, TN37416. You may enjoy Dalton’s websiteat www.daltonrberts.com

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Your doctor said aspirin canlower your risk of another heart

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by Matilda Charles

Is it time to start thinking aboutwhere you’d like to live as timegoes along? It isn’t easy to thinkabout leaving home and going

somewhere else as we age and should-n’t live alone anymore.

Two big considerations are financesand health:

Finances—What can you afford? Ifyou’re looking for an independent-liv-ing facility with good social activitiesand amenities like a pool, dining room,and housekeeping, you’ll find that placeslike this can be a bit pricey. Even ifyour income is limited, there still areoptions—especially if you’re healthy—such as senior villages and retire-ment homes that fall under Section 8.You’ll pay a fee based on your incomeand the government pays the rest.

Health—What is the state of yourhealth? What do you need at this point?You need to be healthy when you moveinto an independent-living community.If your health changes, at many facili-ties you’ll be taken care of, but at leastat the beginning you need to be able to

take care of all daily living activities onyour own. If you already need varyingamounts of help, you might need anassisted-living situation.

Check www.eldercare.gov for localagencies that can refer you. Ask aboutgetting an assessment to help determinewhat kind of place might be best.

Starting the hunt early has its advan-tages. By gathering information soonerrather than later, you’ll give yourselfmore time to adjust to the idea of mov-ing. You’ll have time to consider howto dispose of belongings if you’ll bemoving to a small space. Maybe, justmaybe, you’ll come to the conclusionthat moving to a retirement center mightnot be so bad after all. ST

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

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If you’re feeling stressed this taxseason, organizing your papersmay provide some relief. Keepingtrack of all the records and trans-

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It’s important to keep up-to-daterecords and documents for a number ofreasons. Record keeping systems neednot be elaborate but a well-organizedsystem does require some effort. Thebenefits of organizing your papers canbe many. Such as:

• Having easily accessible recordsmeans less time preparing tax returns.Necessary documentation to substan-tiate deductions is available.

• If you experience a disaster like fire,theft, or hurricane, having irreplaceablerecords stored safely—along with aninventory of personal possessions—canhelp you get the insurance compensa-tion you deserve and may even helpretrieve stolen items.

• In the event of emergency, death,or injury, records will help in settlingan estate, filing insurance, or benefitclaims. Thus reducing some stress forloved ones.

• Records provide proof of ownershipand evidence that certain transactionstook place and when. These records cansave headaches when someone elsemakes a mistake about facts, or if offi-cial documents are destroyed.

• Records help in evaluating pastspending, and planning future spending.

Once you start an organized record-keeping system, it’s not difficult to main-tain it. Keep a positive attitude becauseit may save both time and money.

So, in these slow days of winter, taketo get started! Motivating yourself isthe first step. Pull out all those records

and papers you have stored through-out the house. Begin by sorting. Someof the papers you’ve kept may be unnec-essary. Keep the important ones andthrow out the rest. Be sure to discard theunnecessary papers carefully tear themup or process through a shredder.

Every household has some papersthat need to be stored in a safe place,such as a safe deposit box or a fireproof,burglarproof home safe. These papersinclude birth and death certificates, legalpapers relating to marriage, govern-ment or court-recorded documents, willsand trusts, and funeral or burial instruc-tions. These records should be keptindefinitely.

Some financial and business paperssuch as investments certificates; bonds;deeds; mortgage papers; major con-tracts; a list of insurance policies,including phone numbers and agentsnames; automobile titles; householdinventories and appraisals, all requiresafekeeping.

Other files that are used frequently,and that can be replaced easily, shouldbe kept in a home file. Having one placewhere records are stored can save time,frustration, and energy.

Your household record-keeping sys-tem should fit your needs. Keeping yourpapers organized and up-to-date willmake them more useful to you whenneeded. Remember—the more com-plicated and time-consuming systemthe less likely you will be to spend theeffort necessary to follow through. ST

Kathy M. Bryant is with the VolusiaCounty Extension Office. For furtherinformation, call 386-822-5778.

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Two Tony Winners come to thePeabody on March 18, 2011,7:30 P.M. to present WilliamShakespeare’s Romeo And Juliet,

directed by Penny Metropulos. The Acting Company in association with

The Guthrie Theater, two Tony Awardwinners, have teamed to promote classicalproductions with talented young actors andteaching artists, taking their tours to cities inall forty-eight continental United States aswell as London, Australia, Russia, and East-ern Europe. The New York Times raves, “TheActing Company endures as the major tour-ing classical theatre in the United States.”

Shakespeare’s immortal love story andiconic romantic tragedy reveal young loverswho embody the brief joy of youthful pas-sion and ecstasy. Romeo and Juliet love eachother fervently as only teenagers can, buttheir families’ mutual disdain and preju-dice lead to revenge and an irreversible fate.The young lovers fall victim to their fam-ilies’ cruel destiny… swords clash, clansfeud, friends quarrel, lovers swoon withpromises of everlasting love, and a treach-erous sleeping potion is swallowed. Younglove has never been so delightful or asdangerous as in this stirring new production.“My only love, sprung from my only hate!”

Shakespeare’s Romeo And Juliet con-tains themes that have remained valid andtimely over centuries. Forbidden love andthe breakdown of understanding betweenparents and teenagers are themes as perti-nent today as they were over four hundredyears ago when they were penned. The con-temporary relevance of the “star-crossedlovers,” their impetuousness, and the forceof fate and chance resound a recognizablechord with audiences everywhere.

“In Shakespeare the big scenes stir yourblood, yet it’s the small moments that cansteal your heart. That’s never more appar-ent than in the balcony scene of RomeoAnd Juliet… a co-production of the Act-ing Company and the Guthrie Theatre. Here,passions are met head-on, and with realskill” raves The New York Times in theirreview of the production. ST

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(From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom)

Rain, wind, cold sleet on myface... I will never forgetstanding there, chilled to thebone in my slicker and boots,

handing out fliers to weary voters enter-ing the red school doors that I passedthrough on a daily basis. Today thesedoors represented change and Ameri-can principles.

Next to me, also being beaten by theweather, was my mother. Looking upat her, I saw her friendly smileas she was meeting, greet-ing and conversing with ourneighbors and residents of thelocal community. As the rainran down her face, drippingfrom her eyelashes, she neverstopped working, promotingand talking political issuesthat her favored candidatesrepresented. I didn’t under-stand any of the conversa-tions; I just knew they wereimportant, and that the wholeprocess was patriotic.

Surrounding us were thelocal politicians extendinghandshakes to the hopefulpeople who wanted better for the com-munity. Among them stood the prin-cipal of my school, who was running foran office of some distinction to improveeducational policies.

I also saw the neighborhood attor-ney, the local storeowner, the insuranceman who visited our house to sell hispolicies to my dad; even our local doc-tor was there. There were also friendsof my father, husbands of my moth-er’s friends, men with hopes to bettertheir lives, and the rest of us living in aneighborhood that was falling apart

and facing ruin from economic changes.I was young, the only child there, butI loved being part of making changeand doing something that would makea difference.

Now an adult, as I handed out fliersthis past presidential election, I reflectedon why I was standing in the rain in myslicker and boots once again. The imageof my mother—a daughter of immi-grants, a child abandoned by her motherand later orphaned by her father, a victimof the Depression, a mother so loyal to

America that she made herchildren stand and salute whenthe president addressed thenation on TV, and a citizenwho totally appreciated livingin America—came to mind.

The image of my mother,a stay-at-home mom tryingto keep America strong inthe only way she knew how,trying to protect her children,her home, and her commu-nity, flashed by. Why, I wasjust like her! She instilledpatriotism in me at a youngage, by setting an example,by showing love for her coun-try and by working for what

she thought was right.Thank you, Mom, for giving me this

passion, this drive, this enthusiasm, thiswillingness to do whatever I can tomaintain the values that my countryrepresents. Thank you for passing on tome the appreciation of being born inAmerica, and the determination to dowhatever I can to help preserve freedomfor my children and my grandchildren.Thank you so much for making me apatriot, too. ST

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Monday The Gentle Side Of YogaMarch 7 A gentle paced chair yoga where postures flow to10:30 am connect to one another like dance movements.

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Wednesday Open House… Announcing Our New Therapy ClinicMarch 9 To introduce our new exclusive fitness equipment2-4 pm with a unique machine-based strength-building

program for seniors and our new Aegis Therapies’ team of professionals.Aegis Therapies, Inc. Bishop’s Glen Heathcare Center

Monday Fill The Gaps Between Medicare A, B, & DMarch 14 A simplification of insurance matters such as 2:30 pm explaining what Medicare covers and doesn’t

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

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

Monday Wellness Chats—Nutrition & You:March 21 Eating Well & Aging Well10:30 am Aging increases the chance of chronic illness and

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Monday Health Care Reform: What It Means To UsMarch 21 Federal Healthcare Reform: year by year plan,2:30 pm 2010-2020; public health benefits; the good

news (especially for Florida and Volusia County); and, the challenges. Bonnie J. Sorensen, MD, MBADirector of the Volusia County Health Dept.

Wednesday Physical Therapy & Parkinson's DiseaseMarch 23 Parkinson’s Monthly Support Group2 pm David facilitates a weekly Parkinson’s

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Monday Do You Wobble? Walk Unsteady, Lurch, Stagger,March 28 Stumble, Teeter, Weave?10:30 am Maintaining muscle strength, allowing yourself to

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— N.D.Answer: The probable culprit is

rosacea (rose-A-she-uh). It starts as areddening of the nose and cheeks, andsometimes can affect the forehead. Theskin also develops webs of tiny bloodvessels. Pimples—which look muchlike acne—break out. The final stage,which should never be reached thesedays, is the look of the bulbous noseof W.C. Fields.

Rosacea is common. Fair-skinned peo-ple with light hair are the most sus-ceptible. So are those who blush easily.Some believe the skin mite Demodexis involved. It lives in hair follicles. Peo-ple without rosacea also have the mite,so a cause and effect is not certain.

People with rosacea often have eyeinvolvement. The eyes feel gritty andmight burn. They, too, can become red.

Rosacea isn’t a curable condition,but it is highly treatable. Your hus-band ought to steer clear of spicy foods,sunlight, and extremes of heat and cold.That fact that he doesn’t drink alcoholis in his favor.

Metronidazole cream, gel or lotion,or Azelex (azelaic acid) cream can bringgratifying results. Over-the-counter ben-zoyl peroxide often works for an acnebreakout. Sometimes oral metronida-zole or an oral antibiotic is added to theprogram for additional help.

You or your husband would do wellto contact the National Rosacea Soci-

ety. The society’s website is www.rosacea.org and its phone number is888-NO-BLUSH.

***Dear Dr. Donohue: Can you have

had a heart attack and not know it?I am a 59-year-old man and had my

first-ever EKG this past week. The doc-tor tells me I had a heart attack. I havenever had anything that felt like a heartattack. I don’t smoke and never have.Heart attacks don’t run in my family.My mother and father are alive at 85.I weigh 155 pounds and have weighedthat since I was discharged from theArmy, more than 35 years ago. Couldthis be a mistake?

— R.S.Answer: As many as 20 percent of

heart attacks are silent, producing nopain or other symptoms. Those attacksare discovered when an EKG happensto be taken at a later date. It’s also truethat the EKG might show the patternof an old heart attack without one everhaving occurred.

If you want to settle the matter, con-sult a cardiologist. It’s probably the wisething to do.

The booklet on heart attacks explainswhy they happen and how to recognizethem. Readers can order a copy by writ-ing: Dr. Donohue—No. 102W, Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.Enclose a check or money order (nocash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada withthe recipient’s printed name and address.Allow four weeks for delivery. ST

Dr. Donohue will incorporate let-ters in his column whenever possible.Readers may write him or request anorder form of available health newslet-ters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475.

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— Jim H., Philadelphia

A:You do have two options: the do-it-yourself refinish or a professionalrefinish. I may once have espoused theidea that you should tackle a tub refin-ishing job yourself, but over time havefound that I prefer to spend my energieson other aspects of a bathroom remodeland not on trying to restore tubs andsinks any more.

With the do-it-yourself option there’sthe investment in the right equipmentand materials to do the job, and numer-ous hours are required to get it done.The tub needs to be scrubbed beyondclean and the surface prepped for therefinishing medium. Then the finishneeds to be applied properly to avoidstreaking or later cracking or peeling.All of this takes time and care, andyou’ve got to work in a very well-ven-tilated area—and still wear a protectivefilter mask, particularly when workingwith refinishing materials.

Even with all that, the refinish maygo poorly and after hours of work youhave a less-than-ideal-looking tub. Witha claw-foot tub, which can add beautyand value to a bathroom, you want toreally make it look good and last along time.

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Dear Paw’s Corner: I have to admit,I have not taken my two cats to theveterinarian as often as I should. Lastyear, I skipped their annual shots andjust kept them inside, and they didn’tget annual physicals. The visits just costtoo much. Fortunately, neither of themgot sick. I’m on a fixed income, so Ineed to plan every expense. Please don’tjudge me too harshly—I love my cats!

— Caring Mama in Wheeling, WV

Dear Caring Mama: It might sur-prise you to know that many of my read-ers share your dilemma. They’re worriedabout the cost of health care for theirpets—even routine shots and check-ups—and they fret about what to do iftheir pet gets sick or injured. As pet own-ers’ incomes have declined in recentyears, so have the number of visits.

In fact, Bayer Animal Health recentlycompiled a Veterinary Care Usage Studythat found some interesting results:

• 53 percent of pet owners thinkcosts are usually much higher than theyexpected they would be.

• 63 percent of dog owners and 68percent of cat owners question the needfor regular veterinary care.

• 33 percent of dog owners and 41percent of cat owners would not taketheir pet to the vet if vaccines were notneeded on a regular basis.

• One-third of cats have not been tothe veterinarian in the past year.

• 56 percent of veterinarians saidthey were getting fewer visits from petowners in 2009 and 2010.

It all adds up to riskier times for pets.Start by talking to your vet aboutfinancial difficulties—many will try towork out a pricing structure. Look forlow-cost pet health and vaccinationclinics (check www.PawsCorner.comfor regular updates on 2011 rabiesclinics around the United States). Checkwith senior and low-income assis-tance centers in your city or town forpet care assistance programs. ST

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Achemical compound made froma type of bacteria discovered inthe Florida Keys by a Universityof Florida pharmacy researcher

has shown effectiveness in fighting coloncancer in preclinical experiments.

Writing online in the Journal Of Phar-macology And Experimental Therapeutics,scientists say the compound—known aslargazole because it was first found nearKey Largo—inhibits human cancer cellgrowth in cultures and rodent models byattacking a class of enzymes involved in thepackaging and structure of DNA.

More study is needed, but scientists hopethat the discovery will lead to new treat-ments for the roughly 50,000 people struckwith colorectal cancer each year in theUnited States. Researchers are enthusiasticbecause in addition to having the marinebacteria as a natural source of the chemi-cal, they have been able to syntheticallyproduce the active chemical compoundextracted from the bacteria.

“It is challenging to develop naturalmarine products into drug therapies dueto what is termed the ‘the supply problem,’”said Hendrik Luesch, Ph.D., an associateprofessor of medicinal chemistry in theUF College of Pharmacy. “We have solvedthe supply problem for largazole becauseit has a relatively simple structure, whichhas made it easy to reproduce in the lab.”

The Luesch lab discovered largazolewhile investigating samples of bacteria fromthe Florida Keys, publishing the findingin 2008.

Known as cyanobacteria, the microbeshave evolved to fend off predators or copewith harsh conditions in a marine environ-ment, employing toxins to aid their ownsurvival. The toxins are the compoundschemists wish to isolate and understand ina quest to create drugs that similarly fendoff invading cancers in the body.

Since the discovery, Luesch’s lab deter-mined the compound inhibits enzymesknown as histone deacetylases, or HDACs,which are linked to many diseases and areincreasingly viewed as promising for can-cer therapy.

Jiyong Hong, Ph.D., an assistant pro-fessor of chemistry at Duke University,

teamed with the UF researchers to chem-ically reproduce the compound for furtherpreclinical testing, which indicates it is apotent inhibitor of cancer cells that has theright properties to reach its intended targetwithout the toxic side effects of manycancer drugs.

“Knowing HDAC is the target thatmakes largazole effective means we canpredict good drug properties because thereare already two anticancer products on themarket that work this way,” said Luesch,a member of the UF Shands Cancer Center.

“Three important aspects have madethis marine compound more promisingthan other natural products as an effectivecancer-fighting drug,” Luesch said—“avail-ability of supply, knowing its mode ofaction and the fact that its cellular target isalready a proven anticancer target knownto result in the necessary selectivity for can-cer cells over normal cells.”

Luesch presented the findings in Septem-ber at the Marine Drug Discovery Sym-posium in Pohang, South Korea, and inOctober presented data at the MarineNatural Products Symposium in Phuket,Thailand. The research will be featured onthe cover of November’s Journal Of Phar-macology And Experimental Therapeutics.

He completed his initial preclinical stud-ies that demonstrated largazole’s effective-ness in inhibiting the growth of more thanone type of colon cancer cell through the2009 American Recovery And Reinvest-ment Act stimulus funding that came fromthe National Cancer Institute. ST

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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 4 pm 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.

Thursday, March 24, noon: Dr. Christopher Windham was instrumental in the foundationand development of the Cancer Institute now open on the main campus. He has awealth of fascinating information about cancer in our community, how this facilitycame to be built, and what a local asset it is. Menu: meatloaf, mashed potato, gravy,vegetables, beverages, and lemon meringue pie for dessert. Thursday, April 28, noon: Dr. Ronald Rasmussen will talk about the Breast Navigatorprogram where every patient receives the best possible services and care. This is especially importantfor those who have no family or community support system as navigators provide support as wellas practical help. Menu: chicken pot pie, salad, beverages, and fudge cake for dessert.

Armchair Adventures—noon in the main campus classrooms. Prepaid reservations are required(cash, credit card, or check). Luncheons are $15 and all proceeds are donated to the hospital.

Wednesday, March 16: The Bagpipe. See and hear a bagpiper up close. Although we typically associatethe bagpipe with Scotland, its use dates back to ancient times. Menu: meatloaf, potatoes and gravy,vegetable, and orange cake.Wednesday, April 20: Lunch at Carrabba’s (Daytona Beach). Meet at this wonderful restaurant forlunch (choose your entrée ahead from salmon, chicken, and salad) and we’ll enjoy a viewing/tourof their kitchen and hear how it all comes together. This program is $17 per person.

Are You A Cruiser? Travel The Mediterranean, Oct. 20-31. Park your car at the hospital and getready to relax. We’ll fly to Venice with a day to explore then imagine yourself boarding RoyalCaribbean’s Voyager of the Seas for these wonderful ports of call: Dubrovnik, Croatia’s seafrontcommunity known as the Pearl of the Adriatic; Naples/Capri with the Amalfi Coast; Civitavecchia/Rome to see the Vatican, historic squares and fountains; Livorno/Florence with Michelangelo’sfamous statue of David and Boboli Gardens, then Provence/Toulon for the flavor and culture ofsouthern France. We’ll disembark for an overnight stay in Barcelona to tour, shop/relax before headinghome. Deposits to reserve your cabin are $500 and due by March 15 (final payment by July 20). Tripprices are expected to increase after March 15. Call for literature and make your plans.

Join in other activities too…Friday, March 25—AARP Driver Safety, in the Medical Office Building classroom, main campus torefresh driving skills for folks age 50+. It includes all the material in one six-hour day. Cost: $12 for AARPmembers and $14 for nonmembers. Bring your AARP membership card. The class is 9:30 am to 4 pmwith a 30-minute lunch break. Bring your lunch or purchase it in the hospital’s cafe. Register in advance. March 28—April 1: Boutique To You, a week-long sales event of designer-inspired handbags,leather goods and accessories. Café Annex on the main campus March 28 and 29 from 7 am to 7 pmand in the Bird Cage Gift Shop on March 30, 31, and April 1 from 10 am–5 pm. Bring your member-ship card for café discounts and enjoy lunch in the garden!Wednesday, March 30, noon: Financial Town Hall. Enjoy a complimentary luncheon while you presentyour own questions to one of the Foundation’s financial professionals. The speaker may be anattorney, a tax-specialist or an investment advisor, etc, but he/she is there to answer your questions.Reservations required, we’ll meet in the Medical Office Building on the main campus. Tuesday, May 24: Chihuly Collection/Dali Museum. World-famous artist Dale Chihuly is knownfor his stunning and spectacular large-scale glass pieces of art and he now has a permanent collectionin St. Petersburg. Your tour guide will explain these most unique pieces you won’t soon forget.Lunch is on your own along the beautiful waterfront, then we’ll travel a few miles to the DaliMuseum where a docent tour will assist us in enjoying the insight and complexity of this creativeartist. Bus pickups: Flagler, 7:30 am; FHMMC, 7:45 am; Beville Road, 8 am; Orange City 8:30 am.Cost: $62 per person. Call for advance reservations.

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Summary of Member Benefits- Cafeteria Discount—25%- Gift Shop Discount—10%- Premier Health Awareness—Newsletter mailed to your home- Health Programs, Seminars, andScreenings—Details in the newsletter- Annual Pharmacy Review—Ensureyour "medication mix" is safe- Annual Lipid Profile—Monitor cholesterol and/or glucose, low cost - Annual Flu Shot- Dental, Vision and PrescriptionDiscounts—No enrollment fees - Home Care Equipment—Discounts onitems not covered by Medicare - Personal Alarm Services—Home telephone monitoring for emergency help- AARP Driver Safety—Classes gearedfor drivers age 50 and over - ElderSource Counseling—SHINECounseling—Assistance with Medicare questions- Financial and Estate Planning seminars—Bring your questions,you set the agenda- Local Merchant Discounts - Notary Services- Copy Services

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