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Coal Scuttles
A fireplace takes a lot of watching and feeding if it is going to keep a room warm. Wood-burning fireplaces use logs cut to the right size to fit into the fireplace. A metal basket holds the logs behind andirons, and a fire screen blocks the ashes and cinders from spilling out into the room. […]
Continue readingReminder: Police Don’t Call And Bully You Over Missing Jury Duty
At least two residents recently reported being victimized by imposters who called them, claiming to be from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, and threatened them with arrest for missing jury duty unless they paid thousands of dollars. In both cases, the unsuspecting victims were instructed to buy prepaid credit cards or gift cards to avoid being […]
Continue readingTrust Administration Requirements
Many individuals want to avoid probate, and therefore they create a trust and appoint a family member to handle their estate upon their death. However, many of the family members who are appointed have no idea how to handle a trust administration and fail to properly administer the estate, causing anxiety on the part of […]
Continue readingOur Colorful Life
Driving around Florida, it is so pleasant to see how many homes and businesses are flying the American Flag. In addition to its beauty and meaning, the design and colors are so beautifully placed, signifying the country we stand for. Colors are so significant to us and the world we live in. Imagine if you […]
Continue readingOur Colorful Life
Driving around Florida, it is so pleasant to see how many homes and businesses are flying the American Flag. In addition to its beauty and meaning, the design and colors are so beautifully placed, signifying the country we stand for. Colors are so significant to us and the world we live in. Imagine if you […]
Continue readingDo Cats Really Need Potty Training?
by Sam Mazzotta Dear Paw’s Corner: I read with in- terest your recent column about cats using shop towels rather than kitty litter to do their business. How did their owner manage to train the cats to use the towels and switch from litter? Why not just let a cat do its business outside? —Caroline […]
Continue readingFebruary National Senior Independence Month
Every year in February National Senior Independence Month is observed. Community members and seniors share resources that help the elderly live independent and full lives. As we age, we tend to become more dependent on people around us. Seniors can continue to live a fairly independent life with local senior centers and retirement organizations helping […]
Continue readingHumane Society Update
by Barry KuKes As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. It has been my pleasure and an absolute joy to have written this pet column for the last three and a half years. Over those years, I wrote more than 180 columns, 150 of which have been featured in two […]
Continue readingHomemade Ice Packs
by JoAnn Derson To make a nice ice pack, enclose several ice cubes in a plastic, sealable baggie, then wrap in a bandana. You can tie the ends together to keep the cover from slipping. When you want to refreeze, put the baggie in the freezer, and hang the bandana to dry. It will dry […]
Continue readingStrange But True
by Lucie Winborne A Cornish milkman named Steve Leech was making his rounds when he saw a shop on fire. Using 320 pints of milk, he not only extinguished the flames, but saved seven other stores in the process, earning a Hero Milkman Of The Millennium award from the National Dairymen’s Association. An albatross typically […]
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