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The Jablonskis, Terri and Frankattended the annual reunionof the U.S.S. Frank E. Evans(DD-754), on which 74 sailors

died at sea June 3, 1969. Terri’s brother,Steve Kraus, was one of the survi-vors. Among the missing and dead werethree Sage brothers.

The reunion first occurred in Mil-waukee in 1992 and has been heldannually in different parts of the coun-try ever since… in honor of the sailorsthat were on the destroyer when itwas sunk.

The Evans was part of the armed de-stroyers that gave gunfire support offthe Vietnamese coast. The Fighter, (asthe ship was known) was recalled toserve during the Vietnam War… to landMarines on the coast for strikes onNorth Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces,escort amphibious vessels to landingbeaches, and provide heavy artillery sup-port for fighting on the ground.

One of the largest Naval maneuversin history, the Southeast Asia TreatyOrganization (SEATO) brought togetherwarships from the United States, GreatBritain, Australia, New Zealand, thePhilippines, and Thailand. The task groupsailed into the South China Sea on May29 to rehearse surface actions, anti-sub-marine warfare, and carrier air actionsunder wartime conditions. Three timesthat evening and then on into the nightThe Evans was the rescue ship as the car-rier Melbourne continued her operations.

Before midnight the Melbourne cal-led on Evans again as they anticipatedlanding an anti-sub aircraft about 3:30A.M. They had two helicopters airborneat the time.

As the destroyer began her maneu-ver, it became apparent aboard the Mel-bourne that something was wrong. At3:15 A.M. the bow of the carrier Mel-bourne sliced through the destroyer.The Evans was cut in two and part ofthe ship sank in just three minutes. Stevesaw it coming from his place in thesignal shack.

Helicopters flew all day on June 3,1969, landing, refueling, and returningto the search area. 198 sailors were savedfrom the South China Sea.

On board the Melbourne, the captainordered the beer vault opened for theAmerican survivors. Australian sailorsopened the clothing store and passedout blankets. When a ship came to pickup the survivors, the Americans pausedas they were leaving the ship and gavethree cheers for the Aussies who savedthem. The end of USS Frank E. Evanswas the beginning of an enduring bondbetween the two crews.

This year at the reunion… after eachname of a sailor lost on the Frank E.

Evans was read and the bell rung, a bal-loon was released. As the balloons as-cended, they came together and foundtheir way to a wonderful white cloudthat had an opening in the middle. Itappeared to be an act of God that theballoons found their way beyond thecloud… going home.

Like the two crews who'd servedaboard Evans before them, the U.S.sailors had seen combat service. Yet,it’s sad to note that the names of thosewho died in the collision have never beenadded to the Vietnam Veterans Memo-rial Wall in Washington, D.C.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer forSeniors Today.

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Free Caregiver’s DayNeed a break from caregiving? First

United Meth odist Church of OrmondBeach is providing free Caregiver’s DayOut that includes food, fun, and specialattention for care receivers. The timeis from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Thurs., Dec.18 at First United Meth odist Churchof Ormond Beach. For information, callSherry at 386.677. 3581, ext. 311. Thisis a wonderful opportunity for caregiversto have a break and know that their lovedones are being taken care of in a loving,safe environment.

Medicare WorkshopsCome find out how medicare works

and get the answers to frequently askedquestions on Dec. 2 or Jan. 6 at 10 A.M.at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach.Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150or [email protected] andleave name and date you wish to attend.Free $10 gift certificate to GourmetKitchen for all attendees!

WISE ProgramsThe 2014 FALL WISE programs

presented by Daytona State CollegeFoundation’s Wisdom in Senior Edu-cation continue on the DSC campus,Hosseini Center, 1200 W. InternationalSpeedway, Daytona Beach, on Tues-days from 2 to 3:30 P.M. Lectures forNovember are: Nov. 11—Major TrishHayden & Colonel Irving Davidoff(ret.): Never Forget Our Veterans; Nov.18—Mr. Mickey Grosman: BeatingCancer: My Expedition In South Amer-ica; and Dec. 9—Music & Treats ForThe Holidays, Yuletide Feast Perform-ers, & culinary demonstrations. Fordetails and cost for seminars, call LoisShannon at 386.788.6494.

Elder Law Clinic Randal L. Schecter offers a free Elder

Law Clinic, Thurs., Nov. 13, 9 A.M. –11:30A.M., Florida Hospital Memorial Med-ical Center, Daytona Beach. Clinic willbe cover VA Benefits, Protecting YourAssets With Long-Term Planning, andCoping With Loss. Please call 386.672.2550 to RSVP.

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Do you have missing teeth or ill-fit-ting dentures? Find out if dental implantsare right for you at a free patient infor-mation day. The seminars are scheduledfor Thur., Nov. 13, 4 P.M. at the officesof Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Asso-ciates in New Smyrna Beach and Mon.,Nov. 17 in Palm Coast. Seating is lim-ited and light refreshments served.RSVP by calling 386.868.0741.

Alzheimer’s WalkThe Alzheimer’s Association needs

you! Everyone has a reason to end Al-zheimer’s. Join the walk in DaytonaBeach on November 15 beginning at9 A.M. Registration begins at 8 A.M.at Riverfront Park. If you can’t walkyou can still help! Your donationsare greatly appreciated. Go online toact.alz.org/volusia county to registeror call 800.272.3900.

Fraud Prevention

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Avoid Identity Theft & Elder Abuselet by nationally recognized and localexperts on Tuesday, November 11,9 A.M. to 12 NOON. The event is freeand opened to the public at OrmondBeach Performing Arts Center, 399North US Highway 1 in Ormond Beach.For question or to RSVP, please call386.615.7526.

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Holidays is a free opportunity to learnmore about relieving the stress of care-giving from experts in the field. Relax-ing chair massages, make up, haircuts/styling, and community resources. Theevent will be held on November 14,11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. at The ParishHall, Santa Maria Del Mar Church,915 North Central Ave., Flagler Beach.Lunches provided. Presentation by Itana,Pinasky, LCSW from Haven Hospice.Please call 386.206.9730 to RSVP.

Alaska AdventureJoin Roseborough Travel Agency

for a presentation on Alaska and TheYukon, Tuesday, November 11, 3 P.M.at the Wayne G Sanborn Center, 751South Alabama Ave., DeLand. This freeevent will feature: Experts of Alaska& the Yukon, stunning film footage,and exclusive travel benefits. PleaseRSVP to 386.734.7245.

Lunch & LearnCarlton Shores Health and Rehabil-

itation Center is hosting a lunch andlearn. Dr. Jeffrey Martin, MD, Ortho-paedic Clinic of Daytona will give apresentation on Minimally InvasiveKnee Replacement. Join them on Fri.,Nov. 21 at 12 NOON, 1350 South NovaRd., Daytona Beach. Lunch is com-plimentary. To RSVP, please call 386.481.3126.

Cruise & Tour ShowJoin Roseborough Travel Agency for

the Elite Cruise & Tour Show, Satur-day, January 18, 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. Over6,000 in prizes, giveaways, deals, dis-counts, and more. Located at VictoriaGarden Clubhouse, 1001 Garden ClubHouse Dr., DeLand. Please RSVP to386.734.7245.

Annual Christmas BazaarThe Epiphany Council of Catholic

Women is pleased to announce the 2014Annual Christmas Bazaar, November14 & 15, 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. Over 40 ven-dors, bake sale, plants, books, raffles,jewelry, quilts, and hand-crafted items.Great food available. Please visit theChurch of the Epiphany Social Hall,201 Lafayette Street, Port Orange.

Adopt An Older PetLove is ageless. Fall in love with an

older cat or dog during a senior pet adop-tion event held on Saturday, November15 starting at 10 A.M. at the EdgewaterLibrary, 103 West Indian River Blvd.Volunteers from the Edgewater AnimalShelter will bring adoptable pets that arelooking for forever homes. For informa-tion, call 386.424.2916.

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Receive help and support as you workand heal during a divorce. TuesdayNov. 18, 7 P.M.—Getting Through YourAnger. Register by calling Terre Tum-minello at 386.405. 4878 or e-mail [email protected]

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If you are needing answers or want-ing support, then come to this groupon the third Thursday of every monthfrom 6-7 P.M. at First Assembly Church,551 S. Kepler Rd., DeLand. For details,call Teresa Apgar at 386.851.0956.

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Health care and health insuranceare complex for most people,but for veterans even more so.Veterans have different and

unique health care options that make deci-sion making even more challenging. If youor a loved one has served in the military,it’s important to be aware of recent healthcare changes and the range of health cov-erage options available to veterans.

VA health care is the most widely knownhealth benefit for veterans, made availableby the Department of Veterans Affairs. Ofthe more than 21 million veterans in theUnited States, around 9 million are en-rolled in VA, and over 5 million accessedVA care last year. However, the VA is onlyone of many options available to veteransand their families seeking access to healthcare and health insurance.

The national nonprofit TCHS has devel-oped the Veterans Health Coverage Guideto help veterans understand and success-fully navigate the complexities of healthcare. The following overview of health cov-erage options, as well as detailed informa-tion on how different types of coverageinteract with each other, can be found athttp://bit.ly/1s5Z2hS

1. VA Health Care, put simply, pro-vides health care services exclusively forveterans. Health ser vices are mostly providedin VA medical facilities, although there isa regional option through Patient-CenteredCommunity Care (PC3). VA benefits maybe received in conjunction with other healthinsurance or as stand-alone coverage. Enroll-ment in VA is optional and can be termi-nated or reinstated. It is generally availableto veterans of any age who were honorablydischarged from active military service afterat least two years, and reserve members whocompleted the full period for which theywere called or ordered to active duty. Costsvary depending on years of service, income,and the nature of the care. All service-relatedcare is free within the VA system.

2. TRICARE is health insurance pro-vided by the Department of Defense foractive-duty personnel and their families.Tricare is available to active-duty servicemembers, military retirees (those who com-pleted 20 years of service), and their depen-dents. It may be used in conjunction withother health insurance or as stand-alonecoverage. To enroll, veterans must also beregistered in the Defense Enrollment Eli-gibility Reporting System (DEERS). Vet-erans may enroll in Medicare or Medicaidwhile also receiving VA or TRICARE, butcooperation between the programs varies.

3. Employment-Based Insurance—Veterans in the civilian workforce are ableto access insurance offered through their em-ployer the way any other employee would.Employment-based in surance is the largestsource of coverage for veterans under age65. Veterans are able—but not required—toreceive both employment-based coverage andVA benefits. For veterans who have both pri-vate employment–based insurance and VA,the VA can bill private insurance for the carethey receive at VA facilities.

4. State Health Care Exchanges—Exchanges are new health insurance mar-ketplaces in each state. Veterans will be ableto purchase a health care plan through oneof the health care Exchanges. However,an individual must be completely uninsuredin order to qualify for a lower-cost market-place plan. Enrollment in the VA HealthPlan makes veterans in eligible for subsi-dies in the Exchange. In order to qualifyfor a subsidy or discount, a veteran must endenrollment in the VA plan and experience agap in coverage between terminating VAbenefits and enrolling in a marketplace plan.Should a veteran wish to return to VA ben-efits in the future, eligibility may change.Enrollment in the VA plan does not affectthe ability of a veteran’s family to receiveExchange subsidies if they otherwise qual-ify. The next open enrollment period in theExchange begins on November 15, 2014,continuing through February 15, 2015.

5. Medicaid is the largest source ofmedical and health-related services forpeople with low incomes (typically up to$12,000/$16,105 per year for an individ-ual) in the United States. Eligibility variesby state. Medicaid is free or low cost (forco-pays), depending on income. Medicaiddoes not cover any health services at VAfacilities, but for those with both Medic-aid and TRICARE, Medicaid acts as thesecondary payer. Unlike most other sourcesof insurance, Medicaid has no open en-rollment period, which means veterans canenroll at any time.

6. Medicare is health insurance pro-vided by the federal government to indi-viduals age 65 and older, as well as someadults with disabilities. All U.S. citizensand permanent residents 65 and older areeligible. To ensure the lowest monthly pre-miums, veterans must enroll within threemonths before or after their 65th birthday.Medicare and TRICARE work together—there is a branch of TRICARE called “TRI-CARE For Life” that becomes availablewhen you enroll in Medicare Parts A andB (basic Medicare). Medicare becomes yourprimary insurance and TRICARE pays forany co-insurance and deductible. Medicareand VA benefits, however, do not worktogether. Medicare does not pay for anycare received at VA facilities, but it willcover care at a non-VA facility.

For the complete Veterans Health Cov-erage Guide or for more information on theTrans america Center for Health Studies,visit www.transamericacenterforhealthstudies.org/affordable-care-act/veterans

Veterans: Health Care Updates You Need To Know


by George Goldtrap

Editors Note: This column originallyran several years ago, but since then,both these brave Freedom Fighters haveslipped into eternity. In view of the strug-gles over the display of the stars andstripes, (Cape Coral, FL), I thought itappropriate to run it again. It reminds usof the cost of freedom. Freedom is notnow, nor has it ever been, free. Its price ishigh but its value is priceless.

Recently, I was privileged tobe with two WW II veter-ans, George H. Jones andPaul Beagle, as they re-

newed a friendship, forged in a foxhole,near enemy front lines in France. Theywound up in Normandy, part of the 1st

Army, 7th Core, 3rd Armored Division.They had ‘dry landed’ with a con-voy delivering tanks, trucks, and jeeps.They joined the 181st Ordinance Battal-ion and were to be there for 4 or 5days. The foxhole was home. No phone,no pool, no pets.

Allied defense forces grew as hun-dreds parachuted in. Abandoned chuteslay everywhere. Locals gathered many,salvaging the valuable silk. Jones alsopicked up one and cut a scrap about ayard square. He had an urge to recordhistory. Using an ‘indelible pencil’ hequickly secured the ‘autograph’ of eachof the 50 men in his unit, including hisfoxhole friend, Paul Beagle. He tucked itaway and preserves it to this day, amuseum piece, waiting for a home.

Jones was to become a tank com-mander. Don’t confusethat tank with today’smodern marvels of armorplating, electronic sentryand power weaponry.WW II M4 tanks werelittle more than rollingartillery. At 40 tons theywere tiny by compari-son. They had an 85 gallon gas tankfilled using individual 5 gallon gas cans.At 2 gallons to the mile, a 50 mile daywas a big deal not often accomplished.They carried a 76mm long barrel can-non, a machine gun, and whatever sidearms the crew had available. They werenoisy, uncomfortable, and lacking armorplating, highly susceptible to enemy fire.

For these American soldiers, a tankserved as transportation and home awayfrom home. If they took a direct hit,(A German anti-tank shell could liter-ally tear through both sides of the tankhousing), the tanks could become infer-nos from which there was little chanceof escape. Tanks were a valued part ofthe assault but sitting in one didn’tassure safety.

Jones rolled his tank across much ofEurope. He was both fired upon andcheered as his company closed in onHitler’s war machine that was Ger-many. After the war Jones returned toNashville where he married and estab-lished a business.

Paul Beagle did his part as well. Heserved, he survived and eventually wenthome to New Jersey where he marriedand worked until his retirement to PortSt. Lucie, Florida. As a veteran he hasbeen active in Veteran’s Affairs. Thewalls of his home are lined with com-mendations and letters of gratitude. Heserves as an officer of the Military Orderof the Purple Heart of Florida. He isjustly proud of his service.

Both Jones and Beagle received thePurple Heart, given to soldiers who sus-tained injury in battle. Each man prizeshis country’s recognition, proudly dis-playing them as representative of theircontribution to the cost of freedom.

Many years after VE Day, Beaglewrote an article for a military publica-tion. By chance, Jones saw and read thearticle. He called Beagle and asked ifhe were the ‘foxhole friend’ he knew inNormandy, and whose name was on thetreasured silk. Beagle said he was. Anidea for reunion was born. Both men now

80+, sensed an urgency. Notjust to trade war stories, butto give thanks.

The visit in Beagle’s PortSt. Lucie home was brief.Beagle needed to attend tohis ailing wife. Jones under-stood. For a few moments thefoxhole friends were young

patriots in their prime. They sharedmemories, and chuckles, while remi-niscing. Together they had con-tributed to freedom and they hadcome home to contribute to America.The two old soldiers shook hands andreluctantly said goodbye. Some mem-ories are etched in stone. Jones savedhis on silk.

Years later Jones, who died 10-14-14,returned to Europe retracing the route histank traveled through Germany. Thistime there were no shots fired. Therewere cheers from aged on-lookers whoappreciated and remembered. The loveof freedom it seems is timeless.

George and Peggy Goldtrap may bereached at georgegoldtrap@gmail. com

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These past several years havereally thrown people for aloop. For many, their planssimply came unraveled and

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So what is an independent financialadvisor? Well let's start with a better un-derstanding of captive advisors. Captiveadvisors work more like an employee ofthe firm. Many times these firms maketheir own investment or insurance plansknown as proprietary products.

Why would a company hire a captiverepresentative? The answer is simple—to promote the sale of their “propri-etary investment or insurance products.”Unfortunately the best way to describethis relationship, is like trying to fit asquare peg in a round hole. Though theirproducts may be suitable, they may notbe the best solution available for aclient's situation. Not to demonize theseadvisors, because many times their posi-tion with the firm has been a wonder-ful opportunity for them to grow theirpractices. In fact my start in this indus-try came as a captive advisor but ulti-mately lead me to leave the comfortof being captive and take the lessknown path of independence.

This still leaves us with the ques-tion, so what is an independent advisor?Interestingly, there may not be muchat all that's different between the two.An independent advisor may still havea large firm they work with, but are notconsidered employees of that firm.

Instead they are treated more like asubcontractor but fall under the same

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Just because someone is an inde-pendent advisor, certainly doesn't meanyou should blindly trust them, either.I'm sure there are plenty of indepen-dents and captives out there that aremore interested in their own financialgain than that of their clients'. Eitherway, ask your advisor questions. Knowthat there are potentially many solu-tions to any problem and if you'vesecond guessed the advice you've beengetting from your advisor, as you readthis, then please call our firm for acomplimentary second opinion.

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Many criminals know exactlywhen government checksarrive each month. Thatprovides an opportune time

for thieves to strike. The good news is thatseniors can easily avoid becoming targetsby using direct deposits to have the gov-ernment bypass your mailbox and have yourchecks electronically transferred directlyinto your bank account.

Paying bills also has become automated.Many can be paid over the phone or by com-puter. These are modern conveniences thatallow you to manage your money from thesafety of your home and make yourselfless vulnerable to mailbox thieves.

Here are some additional tips to helpmake your bank and bill-paying transac-tions safe and secure:

Keep your money in a bank or financialinstitution, not at home.

In addition to government checks, con-sider having other monthly payments thatyou receive, such as pension checks and div-idends, deposited directly into your account.Using direct deposit will save you a trip tothe bank, and this is an excellent crime pre-vention technique.

Consider automated payments of allyour monthly bills. If this service isn’tavailable, another safe alternative maybe to drop off your payments at a finan-cial institution.

Never withdraw money from your bankaccounts for anyone except yourself.

Fill out deposit slips before beginningyour transaction, and not in plain viewof others.

Put away your money before leavingthe teller.

Take all receipts with you.If you’re unable to do your own banking,

entrust a relative or close friend to do it foryou. Make this person known to your bankmanager and relatives.

If you do your own banking, but are frail,walk slowly or need the assistance of awalker or cane, ask the bank staff to havean employee escort you to your vehicle.This also is a good crime prevention strat-egy since thieves usually will pass overpeople in groups.

If you’re waiting for public transporta-tion, stay inside the bank until your taxiarrives, or until just before the bus is sched-uled to arrive.

Following these common-sense crimeprevention tips will help keep you and yourmoney safe and make you much less vul-nerable to becoming a crime victim.

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Are you considering addinga cat to a home that al-ready has one or morecats? This can be a dif-

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Start by choosing a specific roomor area that will be the new cat’s homefor at least the first week or two. Hav-ing its own space will help the new catfeel safer while it adjusts to its new

home. Provide the cat with a litter boxof its own, toys, food, water, and othersupplies. Cats are used to routines, soa major change like this may affectthe behavior of both the new cat andany other cats in the house. This isnormal, and it often takes several daysfor the cats to acclimate.

Try to avoid face-to-face interactionsbetween the new cat and other cats dur-ing the first few days while they begin toadjust. Then, start introducing smells byfeeding each cat a treat on opposite sides

of the door, or by using the same brushon both cats (be sure neither cat has fleasor a skin condition before trying this).

The next step is to have the cats meetface-to-face. Place your new cat in itscrate or carrier, and allow the other catsto visit the new cat in its room. The catsmay hiss or posture, but if there are signseither cat will be aggressive to theother, you will need to repeat this stepa few more times. Once it appears thatthe cats are simply curious of oneanother, you can attempt to removethe barrier between them.

Keep an eye on all ofthe cats during the firstcouple of weeks afterthis point, and keep thenew cat in its safe room while you arenot home. Make sure not to rush the catsthrough any of the steps, it is moreimportant for their long-term harmonyto adjust at their own pace.

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It is almost impossible to imagineAmerican pop culture without orbefore The Simpsons. Since itsdebut in 1989, the animated car-

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Matt Groening, the creator and exec-utive producer of the Emmy Award-win-ning series, has compiled an incrediblebook The Simpson Family History: ACelebration of Television's FavoriteFamily that is the last word in fan mem-orabilia. Groening reveals all of theseminal events that turned this so-calledaverage family into the pop-culture phe-nomenon it has become.

The large-format book is richly illus-trated and the perfect way to mark the25th anniversary of one of the most con-sistently entertaining, enlightening, andinventive shows in the history of a tele-vision series.

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toon characters with tragic overbitessince the sixth grade. Thirty years ago,while occupying a studio bungalow onthe 20th Century Fox lot in Los Angeles,he pitched his idea for a series ofanimated short films. Those first filmseventually became 550 episodes spreadover 26 seasons. This in addition to a hitfeature film, a dozen video games, a cou-ple of breakfast cereals and, of course, itsplace in our culture.

The Simpson Family History is,indeed, a celebration of television'sfavorite family. It is an absolute joyand chock full of art taken from thesource. Light the anniversary can-dles, and let the party begin.

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1. Name the group that released Say,Has Anybody Seen My Sweet GypsyRose? What year?

2. Which morning is mentioned inEasy? Who released the song?

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4. Who had a hit with You Were OnMy Mind?

5. Name the song that contains thislyric: “Friends all tried to warn me butI held my head up high, All the time towarn me but I only passed them by,They all tried to tell me but I guess Ididn't care, I turned my back and leftthem standing there.”

Answers1. Tony Orlando and Dawn, in 1973.

One of the co-writers, Irwin Levine,wanted the song to sound like it couldhave come from the Ragtime era, theearly 1900s.

2. ‘Easy like Sunday morning ...”go the lyrics, by the Commodores indebuted in 1977.

3. The McCoys, of Sloopy fame.

4. Ian & Sylvia in 1964, We Five in1965 and Crispian St. Peter in 1966.

5. Burning Bridges, by The MikeCurb Congregation, 1970. The songwas used as the theme song in ClintEastwood's film Kelly's Heroes, thestory of an infantry unit in Franceduring World War II.

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Moms need social outlets.My favorite is book club.Once a month, my literaryfriends gather for intelli-

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Q: I need new curtain brackets but I'mnot very confident that I can put them up.Any tips?

—Sarah, via e-mailA: First Tip: measure twice, drill) once.You'll need a few simple tools: a tape

measure and a level. Buy a corded powerdrill with a set of drill bits and one flat-head and one Phillips-head screwdriver.

Measure the height that the curtains mustreach. If you want floor-length curtains,measure from the floor to the top of thewindow molding (the wooden “frame”around the window opening). Add about4-6 inches to that measurement to get thecorrect height of curtains you need.

Measure the width of the window fromone side of the molding to the other.

Next, buy new brackets and curtain rods.The rods should be long enough to extend3-6 inches past the window on each side.The brackets need to be tough enough tohold up heavy curtains. You also maywant to buy plastic wall anchors; bracketscrews go through these to better hold thebrackets in place.

Really long curtain rods often comewith an additional bracket placed at thecenter of the rod to keep it from warpingdownward. Take the hint and install thiscenter bracket if it's included.

To set up the new brackets, measure andmark a point 6 inches above the windowmolding and another one 3-6 inches pastthe molding, on both sides of the window.Use the level to ensure that the points arein line with each other. Make sure the newbrackets aren't placed in the same spot as theold ones.

Place the new bracket so the top parttouches the outer mark you just made. Usea pencil and mark the drill holes for thebracket. Do the same on the other side. Re-measure and level the two points. Pre-drillguide holes for the bracket, using a drill bitone size smaller than the bracket's screws.

Hold the bracket in place over the pre-drilled holes, and place the screws, usingthe screwdriver to hand-tighten. If using ascrew anchor, screw that into the wall first,then hold the bracket in place and threadthe screw into the plastic anchor. (Theanchor will pop open on the backside ofthe wallboard.)

Double-check the placement of the sec-ond bracket one last time, then screw it intothe wall. If a center bracket is needed, addthat as well.

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Dear Paw’s Corner: Tara, my small,mixed-breed dog, has terrible anxiety,especially when I leave the house orduring thunderstorms. I have to eitherput a cone on her or socks on her pawsso she doesn't chew them bloody duringthese episodes. I hear from other friendsthat their dogs have anxiety issues aswell. Is this problem on the rise?

—Sherri L, Kansas City, MODear Sherri: Evidence isn't clear that

anxiety in dogs is rising, but there is arise in the understanding and diagnosisof anxiety in pets by veterinarians. Thishas led to an increase in diagnosis andtreatment for pet anxiety.

While that is good for pets, there isno magic bullet to quickly cure a dogof an anxiety disorder. Tara's vet candiagnose the problem, and can help youdetermine different ways to treat her.

Medication can be a big help in eas-ing anxiety symptoms, but you also wantto look for causes of Tara's anxiety, andtrigger points that set off her paw-chew-ing. Thunderstorms are one trigger; yourleaving the house is another.

There are a number of different tech-niques, both training or interaction, toturn off those triggers. While there's notroom in this column to list them, dosome quick research and look for dogtraining manuals that stress positivereinforcement. Ask the vet and yourfriends about local dog trainers or spe-cialists who treat pet anxiety issues.

In evaluating such professionals, askwhat therapies they use or are open to,and make sure they emphasize your rolein working with Tara (owners have toput in the time with their dogs). Becircumspect about pet therapists whoinsist they have a single, one-size-fits-all solution for anxiety.

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It was German philosopher FriedrichNietzsche who made the following sageobservation: “We have art to save our-selves from the truth.”

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Dear Dr. Roach: I am 50 years old.In the past three months there have beenindicators that I am perimenopausal. Ihave a very large fibroid. It is describedas six months in size. I am not a can-didate for embolization. I presently haveno painful symptoms, and, with irontherapy, I am no longer anemic.

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In this world we live in, it is easyto get side tracked on what isreally important and I think weneed prodding sometimes to help

draw us back.We have become accustomed to

pretty much having what we want, goingwhere we want to go and spendingmoney we do not have to spend.

Now we are worried about our finan-cial future, especially during these try-ing times.

Over the last few years I have writ-ten about many of my friends and rel-atives who have passed away.

I think about those people a lot, espe-cially after I have written a columnlike I did last week.

Two weekends ago I was at a familyreunion and although I had a verygood time, I was a little melancholy asI drove home Sunday morning.

I stopped at Marjorie Kinnan Rawl-ings Historic State Park to tour.

As I toured her home, I felt a certainamount of comfort there and a tuggingat my heart of times gone by.

It was a home much like hers that Igrew up in and it was also similar tomany of my relatives’ homes.

Today, most people would have ahard time living without air condition-ing and having to raise most of theirown food. Back then it was just a wayof life.

I thought as I sat in my car about myhome as a child and visiting relatives,many of who had been avid supportersof our family reunion.

I think sometimes it is alright to bea little melancholy, it gives you a chanceto reflect on issues and being sad aboutclosing chapters in our lives is part ofliving in this world.

Laying on the seat next to me in thecar was a music CD by Darius Rucker.His music had caught my attention.

I want to share some of the words toone song in particular with you, becauseit speaks volumes about what is impor-tant and about us as human beings inour struggles through life.

Verse One:Why do we hate? Why do we suffer?Why do we make our mistakes, and

constantly blame one another?Why is there war, and tell me why

is there killing? Have we forgotten some secret we

knew back when we were just children?Chorus:If I had wings, I’d fly up to heaven.

I’d look down from the clouds, on everything... then I could find all the thingswe’ve been missing. I would have allthe answers... if I had wings.

Verse Two:Like why I am here, and where did

I come from; and where would I gowhen my time here on this earth isdone, and what would I leave thatwould go on forever?

Oh no, and what can I do while I’mhere to make someone’s life better?

Driving away from that old houseand listening to the words of this songand thinking of all those who havegone on ahead, made my worries ofpolitics and finances dim.

It is what is in our hearts that mat-ters the most and it will be the onlything we will leave this world with.

What we leave will be memories ofhow we lived.

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