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Tick-Borne Infections
by Sam Mazzotta Dear Paw’s Corner: I’m afraid to take my 1-year-old Lab, Shiner, on hikes in the woods because he might be bitten by a tick and get ill. What’s your take on the tick situation? —Brian in Concord, New Hampshire Dear Brian: Even though ticks carrying diseases like Lyme are a concern, do […]
Continue readingDon’t Miss Our Job Fairs In July For School Crossing Guards
If you’re looking for a part-time job that involves keeping children safe as they walk to and from school, I want to encourage you to consider becoming a school crossing guard! Don’t miss two upcoming job fairs that we’re hosting July 20 and July 21. We’re looking to hire a dozen school crossing guards at […]
Continue readingAdvertising Art
Advertising and store collectibles have historical significance and brand re- cognition as well as artistic value. A combination of all three brought this lamp a price of $2,700 at Morford’s Antique Advertising Auctions. The lamp was made by Fenton, a well-known art glass company. Its bell-shaped blue shade for Bell Telephone Co. is eye-catching. The […]
Continue readingSafe Medication Disposal
Special to Seniors Today Unused medication can some-times find its way into the wrong hands, so it’s critical to dispose of it properly. Nearly 10 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs, according to a 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Most of those drugs came from family and friends. That’s why it’s important […]
Continue readingLearn Something New
I trust that every day I will learn something new. If not, it is a day wasted. One morning when I was getting ready to leave the house, the news was all about the election coming up. At that time I was told by a family member that the next president will be the 47th […]
Continue readingBone Of Contention For Neighbors
by Sam Mazzotta Dear Paw’s Corner: My next-door nei- ghbor shares a driveway with me. We get along fine, organizing our cars so no one is blocked in. However, every morning she walks her dog up the side of the driveway and doesn’t pick up after it. I’ve asked her to do so, but she […]
Continue readingHeavy Lifting Of Pet Ownership
by Matilda Charles For seniors, there are several questions that arise when we consider whether we should adopt another pet after the death of a long-loved companion. There’s the scary thought of potential veterinary bills or whether we should own a dog that needs to be walked every day. Maybe we think of adopting a […]
Continue readingAnimal Lovers – A Special Breed
by Barry KuKes I often see or hear stories about people who noticed a bag on the side of the interstate, pulled over, and uncovered that the bag contained four kittens or three puppies. They rush the abandoned animals to a local animal shelter or veterinary office, and in most cases, the animals survive. Just […]
Continue readingBird-Shaped Whistles
by Terry and Kim Kovel People have been captivated by bird songs for centuries. At some point, clever art-isans realized that whistles could not only imitate birds, but they could also be made to look like birds. Ceramic bird-shaped whistles have been made for hundreds of years all over the world. Examples dating to about […]
Continue readingGrandparents Step Up To Raise Grandchildren & Support Each Other
I recently met with a resilient group of people called Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Volusia County: It includes local residents who have stepped in to care for their grandchildren whose parents have been taken out of the family picture because of addictions, incarceration, even death. This group meets monthly at a small church in Ormond […]
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