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bors with strict instructions to sell the trees for cash, barter and/or credit. If anyone was unable and became a hero to the railroad workers. Or to pay his or her bill for the trees they received, Casey Jones, a railroad engineer who died in a he was quick to forgive the debt. John Chapman collision because he remained in his locomotive was always on the move and returned every year while braking and sounding the whistle in order or two to his many nurseries to collect any profit to save his passengers and warn the crew of the and bartered goods to give to the needy. other train.

Chapman, whose business endeavors were actuThere are folk heroes like Annie Oakley, who con- ally financially sound, never flaunted his success sistently dazzled crowds with her sharp shooting and usually wore the least desirable of clothing abilities. Or those who gave of themselves over a he received in barter from his nurseries. It was period of time or even spent their entire lifetime reported that he seldom wore shoes in order to save the leather, and only in the coldest of winhelping others, like Johnny Appleseed. ters did he finally don footwear from his cache of Let us not forget the dark side of folk heroes, clothing received as barter, usually whatever no although they are technically classified as ‘folk one else wanted. He traveled extensively, stoplegends.’ Those are the ones who by some das- ping to help anyone in need and trading apple tardly deed or string of crimes became legends in seeds, clothing and food for a warm dinner and their own time. Bonnie and Clyde, Billie the Kid, the opportunity to spend the night on the floor of Alfred Packer and Jessie James are just a few. someone’s warm cabin.

During their lifetime they were either viewed as The Fort Wayne Sentinel reported that John good, bad or sometimes both.

Chapman, AKA Johnny Appleseed, died on Robin Hood, a criminal in the eyes of the law, March 18, 1845 at the age of 80. gave his ill gotten booty to the poor. Depending on what side of the fence you view him, he is PAUL BUNYAN AND BABE, either a hero or a thief.

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The bottom line with all folk heroes or legends is, be they real or imagined, they all had a single salient characteristic that makes one a folk hero, thus imprinting the name, personality and deeds of the character in the popular consciousness.

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JOHNNY APPLESEED Johnny Appleseed’s real name was John Chapman. His illustrious career as a frontiersman, nursery owner and part time preacher began when he moved to central Ohio in 1790 from Pittsburgh, Penn. By 1800 he had established a number of apple tree nurseries from seeds he obtained from cider mills that gladly gave him all the seeds he wanted because they saw it as a way to increase their business. The more apples available, the more cider they could produce. Johnny Appleseed began creating not apple orchards, but nurseries, and left them in the care of neigh-

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Although Paul Bunyan is a mythological character, his origin is reported to be based on real life loggers Big Joe Mufferaw and Jos Montferrand.

The legends originated at the mouth of the river in the Two Mountains area near Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada. He was described as a defender of the people, and stories of his feats moved upriver from shanty to shanty. Stories about the exploits of this mythical character were enhanced by each storyteller who told the tale until eventually Paul Bunyan was born.

His life was claimed to have been spent in the northern logging region of the United States around Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Paul Bunyan myth was legitimized by newspaper articles traced back to James MacGillivray, a reporter who wrote the first Paul Bunyan article in 1906. Bunyan’s ever constant companion, Babe the Blue Ox, became a regular part of the BuFolk Heroes and Legends... Continued on Page 3

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Tales of his giant feet creating huge craters that made the many lakes when filled with water in the northwest area of Minnesota and Wisconsin further perpetuated Paul Bunyan lore. To this day there are numerous tourist attractions across the northern United States featuring large Paul Bunyan and Babe wooden statues, which continue to fan the flames of this popular American folk hero.

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Ignoring Ouray’s warning, the party continued east towards the Blue River in what is now Summit County when they became stranded in a brutal snow storm somewhere close to the Gunnison area. When supplies ran out, Packer left the group to scout a way out and when he returned, found a member of the party, Shannon Wilson Bell, roasting human flesh. Packer’s story was that when Bell attempted to attack him with a hatchet, he shot him dead in self defense.

Packer was arrested and thrown in the Saguache County, Colo. jail. He escaped and lived for a number of years in Cheyenne, Wyo. under an assumed name of John Schwartze. A tipster revealed his true identity, and he was extradited back to Colorado where he stood trial, was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. A number of years later, Packer’s conviction was Folk Heroes and Legends... Continued on Page 4

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SOAPY SMITH Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith II (Nov. 2, 1860 – July 8, 1898) was known as one of Colorado’s most notorious gangsters and con men.

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Dean dies at age 24 in a car crash on a California highway. He was driving his Porsche 550 Spyder to a race. Dean rose to stardom with his role as Cal Trask in “East of Eden.” The young actor’s next film was “Rebel Without a Cause,” also released in 1955.

epidemic ended, an estimated 30 million people were dead worldwide.

• On Oct. 1, 1890, an act of Congress creates Yosemite National Park. Yosemite’s natural beauty -- the 2,425-foothigh Yosemite Falls, and granite rock formations Half Dome and El Capitan -- is immortalized in the black-and-white landscape photographs of Ansel Adams (1902-1984).

• On Sept. 28, 1918, a Liberty Loan parade in Philadelphia prompts a huge outbreak of the flu epidemic in the city. The most likely origin of the 1918 flu pandemic was a mutated virus from a bird or farm animal in the American Midwest. By the time the

• On Sept. 29, 1930, filming begins on the classic horror film “Dracula,” starring Bela Lugosi.

He spent the next 20 years starring in horror films. When he died in 1956, Lugosi was buried with his Dracula cape.

• On Oct. 2, 1967, Chief Justice Earl Warren swears in Thurgood Marshall, the first black justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

During his 24 years on the high court, Associate Justice Marshall consistently

challenged discrimination based on race or sex, opposed the death penalty and vehemently defended affirmative action.

• On Oct. 4, 1970, singer Janis Joplin dies from a heroin overdose at the Landmark Hotel in Hollywood, Calif. Joplin’s unrestrained personality and passionate, raspy voice made her a symbol of the intensity and rebellious spirit of the late 1960s. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• On Oct. 3, 1942, German rocket scientist Wernher von Braun’s brainchild, the V-2 missile, is fired successfully off Germany’s Baltic coast. It traveled 118 miles.

After the war, both the United States and the Soviet Union captured samples of the rockets for reproduction, and also captured the scientists responsible for their creation.

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he Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA) is proud to host a John Denver tribute concert, performed by John Adams and Friends. Adams has been performing the music of the Rocky Mountain legend for the past 38 years in both Europe and the United States. John has performed John Denver’s music in Holland, Germany, Belgium, England, Switzerland, Austria and even as far as Africa and Beijing, China.

He also performed with John Denver on a TV-special and they sang; Whispering Jesse together. John and John Denver met about 13 times after that, and Adams always felt he was speaking with a very close family member.

Denver once said of John Adams’ music that “He sounds exactly like me!� Since John Denver’s passing, John Adams has committed himself to keeping Denver’s music alive and will continue John Denver’s musical legacy as long as he is able to sing and perform it.

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Lead Vocals); Tim Stroud (Piano & Vocals); Willie Hoevers (Bass); and Randy Utterback (Fiddle, Mandolin, Dobro & Lead-Guitar). For this special evening, John will be sharing his experiences and stories of John Denver and singing some of Denver’s most beloved songs. For those who have attended John Denver’s concerts, you can close your eyes, lean back, and enjoy a magical experience as you seemingly travel back through time as you hear what you swear is John Denver himself serenading you once again. Hear John Adams on www.johnadamsmusic.com.

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SOCIAL SECURITY CHECKS WON’T INCREASE NEXT YEAR

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ome of us are going to be disappointed next year: There will likely be no increase in COLA -- the Cost of Living Adjustment, that is. For the first time since 1975, we’ll see no increase in the amount of our Social Security checks.

WHEN & WHERE:

The COLA follows the Consumer Price Index. The Congressional Budget Office compares the cost of things this year to the previous year to estimate what will happen the following year. They estimate that there will be no increase in COLA because there is no inflation.

WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2009, at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm.

WHERE: Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is located at 304 Colorado Hwy 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133.

Specifically, the annual report from the Board of Trustees for Social Security says, “A substantial decrease in the CPI from the level of the third quarter of 2008 is projected to result in zero COLAs for December 2009 and December 2010.� The Board will decide later this year, but right now, all signs are pointing to no increase.

Tickets are $12 for TLCA members and $15 for non-members ($15 and $18 at the door) and are available at Covered Treasures Bookstore (719481-2665) in Monument and The Wine Seller (719-481-3019) and TLCA (719-481-0475) in Palmer Lake.

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We did get an increase in January 2009, one of the largest in history at 5.8 percent. But those who decide these things apparently haven’t shopped at my grocery store, where the prices keep rising and the size of packages keeps shrinking.

There’s an additional expense coming: Our premiums for Medicare Part B are due to go up for some of us.

Those who have those premiums deducted out of Social Security checks or who have a high income will see a net reduction in the size of our checks for the first time ever. If we have our Part B premiums paid by Medicaid due to very low income, we won’t see that decrease in check size.

If you want to read more about this and look at the actual figures, go to www.socialsecurity.gov and put “Summary of the 2009 Annual Reports� in the search box.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail. com. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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mal Rescue asks the adopter to give the animal a reasonable amount of time to adjust to it’s new family and environment. This is so very important to your new family member as well as your existing family members.

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his fall’s pet books are robust and entertaining, and even wellknown authors from the other end of the bookshelf are chiming in.

Please visit our website at saintanimalrescue.org and as always A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned a book, “Don’t Dump the Dog” by RanHope loves to run in the yard and thank you for caring. dy Grim, that offered advice on dealing play! She will indeed become someone’s best friend for life if “There is no psychiatrist in the with common but annoying behaviors from dogs. Frustrated owners may also given a chance. world like a puppy licking your want to check out “High-Energy Dogs:

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lease meet Hope. Hope is a 14 month old spayed and micro-chipped Border Collie-Aussie mix. She is a very good girl and gets along well with other dogs but does not want to be in the company of cats. She gets along well with children and loves people!

She seems to be somewhat shy with females but has been raised by a male.

If you think you would like to bring Hope into your heart and home please call SAINT Animal Rescue located in Calhan. Our phone number is 541-3099 but you might need to use the 719 area code.

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A Practical Guide to Living With Energetic and Driven Canines,” by Tracy Libby (TFH Publications).

Dogs like Australian shepherds, Jack Russell terriers and Basenjis can be a real handful, especially for the inexperienced owner, and it’s all too easy to become frustrated with a spirited puppy. This colorful guide discusses characteristics of several high-energy,

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intelligent breeds and walks owners through methods of understanding and training such dogs.

“Homer’s Odyssey,” by Gwen Cooper (Delacorte Press), is an account of life with the “blind wonder cat,” as Cooper describes the kitten she adopted at a Miami veterinarian’s office. Expectations aren’t high for Homer, who lost his eyes at just three weeks of age, but the kitten grows into an independent daredevil. It’s a charming story, and a nice weekend read.

Finally, novelist Dean Koontz has taken his first step into nonfiction and pet writing with his memoir, “A Big Little Life” (Hyperion). Koontz recounts the joys of life with Trixie, a retired service dog with Canine Companions for Independence and the first dog he had ever owned. “A Big Little Life” is a big little diversion from his intense works of fiction, and a welcome new voice to pet memoirs. Pick up his and all this month’s releases at your local bookstore or online.

Send your tips, questions and comments to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail them to pawscorner@hotmail.com. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

1. Preheat a large skillet to medium hot. The pan is at the proper temperature when a drop of water dances on its surface.

*** Angela Shelf Medearis is known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” television cooking show. Visit her Web site at www.divapro.com. Her new inspirational book is “Ten Ingredients for a Joyous Life and a Peaceful Home -A Spiritual Memoir,” co-written with Pastor Salem Robinson, Jr. (www. dunnsmemorial.com). The Kitchen Diva is brought to you by Eggland’s Best Eggs, www.egglandsbest.com. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Stop in and try our delicious food. You can dine-in or take-out your food to enjoy it in your home or office.

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CLASSIC HAMBURGERS 1 pound ground chuck (80/20 blend) or a combination of chuck and sirloin 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder

2. Place the Worcestershire sauce in a medium-sized bowl. Gently press the ground meat into the liquid and turn and fold it over once or twice to combine. (Remember, the more you handle the meat, the softer it will become, and the more likely it will be to fall apart when you cook it.) Wet your hands to keep the meat from sticking. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions. Hold one portion of the ground meat in the palm of your hand, gently turning and shaping the meat into a patty that is tightly compact and uniform in size. The patty should be a little larger or about the same size as your hamburger bun.

3. Lightly press three fingers into the center of the patty, making a slight, dimple indention in the center and pushing the meat to the outer edges.

(Making it thinner in the middle and thicker around the edges will allow the patty to cook evenly. As hamburger patties cook, they shrink in size. As they shrink, the edges tend to break apart, causing deep cracks to form. To combat this, you want the burger patty to be thinner in the middle than around the edges.) Season the patties on both sides with salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder.

4. Place the hamburger patties into the hot skillet. For a rare burger, cook 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, turn the patties and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes; for a medium burger, cook 7 to 8 minutes per side; for well-done burger, cook 8 to 10 minutes per side.

5. If desired, place a slice of cheese on each burger during the final minute of cooking. When the cheese has melted, remove the burgers to a plate. Rub the skillet with a folded paper towel to clean it. Place the hamburger buns, cut side down, in the skillet for about 1 minute to toast them. Serve the hamburger patties in the buns with your favorite condiments and vegetables.

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Contestants creatively cook a wide variety of “burgers’ containing everything from spicy Andouille sausage to zucchini. While I enjoy sampling all the unusual toppings, oddly shaped burger buns and mind-boggling flavor combinations, sometimes, I just want a classic, all-beef hamburger.

Ground chuck is the meat of choice for most hamburger purists. The preferred combination is 80 percent lean meat to 20 percent fat. The fat makes the burgers moist and flavorful. If the fat content is too low, your hamburger patty will dry out during the cooking process. Combining ground chuck with other ground meats adds a delicious combination of juiciness and flavor to your burger. The top choice for making the ultimate hamburger patty is to combine ground chuck with ground sirloin.

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spoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. In food processor with knife blade attached, blend walnuts and parsley until nuts are finely chopped; toss with panko mixture until well-blended. Set aside.

3. In pie plate, whisk egg white and Dijon until well-mixed.

4. One at a time, dip 1 side of each cutlet in egg-white mixture, then into walnut mixture to coat side evenly; press firmly so mixture adheres. Arrange chicken on rack in jelly-roll pan, coated-side up; lightly spray with cooking spray.

5. Bake chicken 10 to 12 minutes or until topping is golden-brown and chicken is no longer pink throughout.

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peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice.

2. In microwave-safe bowl, place broccoli and water. Cover with vented plastic wrap and cook in microwave on High 4 to 5 minutes or until tender-crisp.

3. Meanwhile, in small skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in lemon peel, bread crumbs and salt and toss to combine; remove skillet from heat and stir in parsley.

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2. Add onions, ham, asparagus, artichoke hearts and tomatoes and sprinkle with salt & pepper.

3. Cook over medium to high heat until soft.

4. Add eggs and mix well with other ingredients until eggs begin to get stiff.

5. Mix in cheese.

6. Reduce heat and cook until the bottom is set, the top will still be runny.

7. Cover skillet with a lid and quickly invert frittata

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8. Cook until set. Frittata should have a little give when pressed in the center and the sides should be firm.

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The free-admission event will be located in the quaint 71 year-old Palmer Lake Town Hall, across from the Village Green, just off Highway 105 in Palmer Lake, Colorado. The Palmer Lake Art Group Annual Christmas Crafts Fair is a must do! ; To quote one distinguished guest “It’s as if I entered a Norman Rockwell painting!� Tell a friend or two – or TEN! The juried show is limited to approximately 40 exhibitors. This policy assures high quality, eliminates overcrowding and has earned the annual event an excellent reputation. A wide variety of items available for purchase will include pottery, glass, wood, metal, jewelry, basketry, pine cone and fabric items plus a wide selection of baked go ods.

Proceeds are used to fund art scholarships for Tri-Lakes area students.

The Palmer Lake Ar t Group, a non-profit organization established over 40 years ago, is the oldest art group in the Tri-Lakes area.

Its 70+ members are from various Front

Range communities between Denver and the Pikes Peak region.

After visiting our event, please don’t forget to stop next door at the Palmer Lake Volunteer Fire Department – they’re having their open house the same weekend and October 4th to the 10th is National Fire Prevention Week! For more details about the PLVFD - call (719) 481-2902.

Dates and Times: Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Place: I-25 to Exit 161, take Hwy. 105 to Palmer Lake, follow the sign s to the Palmer Lake Town Hall and the Fair. In case you miss the signs, the Town Hall is almost directly behind the Rock House Ice Cream shop, beyond the parking area and next door to the fire station, the fire station open house is the same weekend!

Admission: FREE For additional information, contact Margarete Seagraves, Craft Festival Chairman, Palmer Lake Art Group, 719487-1329, or her co-chairs Jana Towery 719-487-9853 and Linda Roberts 719-4882065.

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Question: I’ve been having a tough time with my energy levels for my 6am workouts. I was thinking coffee might help with this, but it seems like it’s always getting mixed reviews. Any cause for concern before a workout?

Answer: First things first. If you’re experiencing low energy levels, and you’re not necessarily focused on fat loss, try having a small breakfast, or even a bar or a shake, before you go workout. This will definitely provide the much-needed energy you’re looking for. However, if you’re trying to drop body fat and you’d like to avoid calories that early in the morning, coffee is an excellent alternative. The caffeine in coffee is considered a central nervous system stimulant and will provide a boost of energy, though the effect varies greatly among individuals. Caffeine is actually considered an ergogenic aid, meaning it enhances physical performance. In the right amounts, caffeine has been shown to reduce the perception of effort during a workout, which means your workout will seem easier than it actually is. Not bad for a little cup o’ joe, huh? Keep in mind, coffee does increase heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure, and it can make you a bit jittery if you’re a newbie.

Luckily, these effects are relatively mild, especially for healthy folks.

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fibers gradually become larger and stronger. This is the essence of strength training. However, if he was implying that a workout is only effective if pain is involved, he is flat wrong. Mild discomfort is common at the end of a hard set, as fatigue starts to set in, but actual pain is never a good sign during a workout. If you’re experiencing this, it usually means you’re severely overworking a muscle or you’ve suffered an injury.

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Answer: Myth all the way! Sweating and the overall quality of your workout do not go hand in hand.

Workout quality depends on the type of activity, the intensity and the duration. Sweating is simply a way for your overheated body to cool itself…that’s it. Some people sweat from the very beginning of physical activity and others end up doing 30 minutes before the first bead hits the floor. Your environment, specifically the temperature and humidity, certainly plays a role, but the amount you sweat is very individualized as well. When you’re physically active, your core body temperature rises and the body looks for an easy way to dissipate heat. So, the next time you’re sweating and someone mentions that you look hot, just tell them, “Really, I was just starting to get cool.”

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SNIPPETZ® HEALTH AND WELLNESS valves. Older people often have such sounds, i.e., murmurs. Those sounds are innocent murmurs.

Even if your murmur is a sign of valve damage, the damage must be slight. You have no symptoms. You are more active than people half your age. The chance that a slightly damaged valve in someone 87 years old would progress to a dangerously damaged valve is most unlikely.

MURMURS NOT ALWAYS SERIOUS HEART TROUBLE DEAR DR. DONOHUE: During my recent physical exam, my doctor said I had a heart murmur but not to worry about it. I decided to go to my heart doctor anyway. He did an EKG -- normal. I had a stress test last June -- normal. He states that many people my age, 87, have heart murmurs. He said he would watch it.

Do I have a dangerous heart problem? I play tennis three nights a week and exercise with weights a few times a week. My weight is perfect for my height. I sleep well.

My wife cooks without salt, and we watch our sugar intake. I take one pill for high blood pressure and one pill for an enlarged prostate gland.

-- R.E. ANSWER: An 87-year-old with a dangerous heart problem could not play tennis three times a week and lift weights even a few times a week. You have no symptoms. You have a normal EKG and had a normal stress test. Your heart health must be good.

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Write to Dr. Donohue -- No. 105W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: For four years I have been dealing with lichen planus. Is there any new treatment? -- J.P. ANSWER: Lichen planus is most often found on the skin of the wrists, ankles and legs. It can also find its way into the mouth. The genital skin is another target. It starts as flat-topped, many-sided, small red patches that can merge into a larger patch. The color turns purple.

White lines crisscross the surface of the patch. The outbreak is intensely itchy. A cause hasn’t been identified, but it might result from an immune system gone berserk. Sometimes it’s seen in conjunction with another illness, like hepatitis C. The strongest varieties of cortisone creams and ointments are the usual treatment. Many patients are free of the condition in a year or so. To prevent relapses, some have to keep applying the ointments on a lessfrequent basis once the skin has cleared.

*** When doctors listen to hearts with a stethoscope, they hear a “lub-dub” sound due to the closing of the four heart valves. Murmurs are noises heard between those two sounds.

Often they indicate narrow or leaky heart valves.

The murmur comes from a disturbance in blood flow due to the abnormal valve. It creates eddy currents in the blood, which generate sound. However, eddy currents arise for other reasons, some of which have nothing to do with heart

Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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If you feel you are guilty of personalizing, you need to realize that this is a

form of distorted thinking. You need to become aware of these times when you personalize and criticize yourself because of comments others make.

Recognize that this kind of thinking is affecting how you perceive yourself, and your self-worth. This lack of selfesteem can prevent you from staying motivated to do well on your weight loss program. Remind yourself that not everything that people discuss is about you. Accept the fact that you may have flaws, but nobody is perfect. Remember that it is only a belief that people talk about you all the time, not reality.

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1. MEDICAL: What are the symptoms of a person suffering from a scotoma?

2. INVENTIONS: What color were early Model T Ford autos?

3. FAMOUS PEOPLE: Where was the French emperor Napoleon born?

4. GEOGRAPHY: What is the basic currency of Singapore?

5. ASTRONOMY: Ganymede is a moon of which planet in our Solar System?

Sports Quiz

By Chris Richcreek

1. How many times did 300-game winner Greg Maddux tally at least 20 victories in a major-league season?

2. Who held the single-season American League strikeout record for a pitcher before Nolan Ryan recorded 383 K’s for California in 1973?

3. When Ohio State won the Rose Bowl following the 1996 season, how many years had it been since the Buckeyes last won it?

4. Since 1989, how many times have the

6. CHEMISTRY: What is the common use for the drug diphenhydramine hydrochloride?

San Antonio Spurs not made the NBA

7. ROYALS: Who was the second wife of Henry VIII of England?

Columbus’ Steve Mason in 2008-09 to

8. MYTHOLOGY: Who was the Roman god of fire?

9. TELEVISION: What was Ethel’s last name on the “I Love Lucy” show?

10. COMICS: In Superman comics, what was the motto of The Daily Planet? (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

playoffs?

5. Name the last rookie goalie before have 10 or more shutouts in a season?

6. Who was the last NASCAR owner/driver to win a Cup points race before Tony Stewart in 2009?

7. How many consecutive singles matches at Wimbledon had Venus Williams won before losing in the women’s final to sister Serena in 2009? (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

1. What was Earth, Wind & Fire’s first No. 1 hit song in the U.S.?

2. Name the singer that had a No. 1 hit with “Runaround Sue.” What was the year?

3. Which singer-songwriter duo had hits with “Cathy’s Clown,” “When Will I Be Loved” and “Crying In the Rain”?

4. Who sang “Don’t Mean Nothing” in 1987?

5. Does Usher have a last name? Does he do anything besides sing?

6. What was Rod Stewart’s first No. 1 hit, and what was the year? (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) we have moved the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (19).

New DVD Releases for Week of September 28, 2009 “The Wizard of Oz” (70th Anniversary Two-Disc Special Edition) -- If ever there was a time to own this film on home video, this is it. The sheer volume of special features in this collection will take you days to get through. Here’s a partial list of all the stuff that’s packed into these two discs: A commentary track; six hours of audio features, from the musical recording sessions to radio shows and promos; outtakes;

deleted scenes; tornado test footage; a documentary on director Victor Fleming; all seven of the “Wizard of Oz” films that came before the Judy Garland version ... and much, much more.

And if that isn’t enough for you, amazon. com has a four-disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition that’ll knock your socks off.

In addition to all the stuff you get on the two-disc set, the amazon.com boxed edition contains a disc containing a digital copy of the film and Disc 4 contains the six-hour MGM documentary “When the Lion Roars.” There is also a 52-page book highlighting the film’s production history; a wristwatch; a reproduction of the film’s original budget; the 1939 campaign book and four poster cards featuring characters from the film.

“42nd Street Forever 5: Alamo Drafthouse Edition” -- As the title says, this is the fifth

installment in the awesome “42nd Street Forever” series -- a showcase of trailers to some of the best (worst?) of the grindhouse flicks of the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Some of the low-budget gems featured: “Mad Monkey Kung-Fu,” “The Terronauts,” “Caged Virgins,” “Message From Space,” “3 Supermen in the West” and “Sting of the Dragon Masters.” Also included is a 30minute documentary on the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the Austin, Texas, theater that is world famous for its Quentin Tarantino Fest and Butt-Numb-A-Thon movie marathons.

“Too Cool For School Collection” -- If you came of age in the 1980s, you either snuck into the theater to watch these teen sex comedies, or if your parents ponied-up the dough for Cinemax, you waited until they went to bed to catch these low-budget jiggle fests. This collection contains: “The

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Beach Girls,” “Cave Girl,” “Coach Hunk,” “Jocks,” “Malibu Beach,” “My Tutor,” “My Chauffeur,” “Pom Pom Girl,” “Tomboy,” “The Van” and “Weekend Pass.” That’s 12 movies for under $15. Such a deal!

TV SERIES “The Guild” Seasons 1 & 2 “How I Met Your Mother” Season Four “CSI NY” The Complete Fifth Season “Life on Mars” The Complete Series (U.S. version) “Kings” Season One “The Unit” Season Four “The Patty Duke Show” Season One “Ultraman” The Complete Series “Midsomer Murders” Set 13 “Foyle’s War” Series 1-5 -From Dunkirk to VE-Day (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. A spot in the visual field 2. Black 3. The island of Corsica 4. Dollar 5. Jupiter 6. As an antihistamine to treat allergies 7. Anne Boleyn 8. Vulcan 9. Mertz 10. “Always First with the News”

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Twice -- 1992 and 1993.

2. Rube Waddell had 349 strikeouts for the 1904 Philadelphia A’s.

3. Twenty-three years (after the 1973 season).

4. Once -- in 1996-97.

5. Tony Esposito had 15 for Chicago in 1969-70.

6. Ricky Rudd in 1998.

7. Twenty matches.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. “Shining Star” in 1975. The group won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance. They’re wrapping up their 2009 tour, still together, though with some member changes.

2. Dion, in 1961.

3. The Everly Brothers. Although Don and Phil officially split in 1973 and didn’t speak to each other for 10 years, they now tour periodically, usually with other performers.

4. Richard Marx. He snagged a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rock Performance for the song.

5. The R&B singer was born Raymond Usher IV. He’s been busy: Besides coming out with a fragrance bearing his name, he’s responsible for New Look, a program that allows youths to explore the entertainment and sports worlds.

6. “Maggie May” in 1971.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might be tempted to employ the same tactics as your adversary, but that could backfire. Better to use the same balanced approach that has worked for you before and could again.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Travel plans could be interrupted by the re-emergence of a workplace problem that was never quite fully resolved. Deal with it at once, and then take off on that well-deserved trip.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A changing workplace environment could stir up confusion as well as apprehension.

Best to ignore the rumors and get the facts.

You could find that the changes bring positive elements.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Aspects favor cultural activities for sensuous Bovines. Attend a concert or an art show. Better yet, create something yourself (a poem, perhaps?), and dedicate it to someone special.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Communication is easier this week with people ready and eager to hear what you have to say. Also, check for possible technical problems before you start your new project.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Respect any doubts you might now be feeling about a new situation. They could be reflecting your inner awareness that some essential information might be missing. Check it out.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Aspects favor change for the usually traditional Goat. Opening your mind to possibilities you had ignored could lead you to make decisions you once considered improbable.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s important to start the new month with as clean a slate as possible. Either complete all those unfinished tasks or pass them on to others who would be more than happy to take them on.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Making personal as well as professional adjustments to changing conditions might be easier with more information explaining the “hows” and “whys” of the situations in question.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time to cut down on expenses and tame that urge to splurge. Applying some financial discipline now could help the Big Cat ride out a possible monetary crunch later on.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) With a growing tide of positive reactions to buoy your confidence, this could be the right time to put the finishing touches to your new project and get it well and truly launched.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Money matters are dominant this week.

Recheck your accounts and make sure they’re up-to-date. Also, pay more attention to personal issues before they become major problems.

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Purchase quality investments. A bear market tends to drag everything down with it. But quality investments — those with strong fundamentals and good prospects — have the potential to bounce back quickly once the bear market ends. That’s why you’ll want to consider owning these quality vehicles in all investment climates.

In fact, try to avoid owning investments today that you wouldn’t want to own in a bear market tomorrow.

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Maintain realistic expectations. Many investors look back fondly at the midto-late 1990s, when we frequently experienced double-digit stock market returns. Unfortunately, these results “raised the bar” in terms of what investors expect — and these elevated expectations led to problems for people whose longterm financial goals were based on overly optimistic projections. By anticipating more modest returns, you’ll be able to set more realistic, achievable goals. At the same time, don’t be surprised at the recurrence of bear markets, which are a normal part of the investing process.

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Know your risk tolerance. If you find yourself losing sleep over the fate of your investments in the midst of a bear market, you may need to review your risk tolerance and adjust your portfolio accordingly.

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fretting over daily or monthly downturns, ask yourself this: “How much can I afford to lose and still meet my financial goals, such as achieving a comfortable retirement?”

You’ll come up with different answers at different stages of your life.

Base investment decisions on principles — not predictions. Everybody can make investment predictions — and they usually do. But many of these prognosticators have poor track records. So, instead of acting on predictions, base your investment decisions on principles, such as buying quality investments, maintaining a longterm perspective and diversifying your portfolio. While diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, it can help reduce risk when the market is volatile.

Maintain adequate liquidity. If you are planning on cashing out a long-term investment to pay for a major expense, such as a down payment on a home or college tuition for a child, you could run into difficulty if a bear market is raging and the value of your investments have dropped.

To avoid this problem, maintain a portion of your portfolio in liquid investments.

Although these vehicles won’t provide you with a high return, they offer greater preservation of principal — which is just what you need when you need the money now.

Look for good investment opportunities.

During a bear market, you can almost always find quality investments. While their prices may be down, these investments can still offer good growth potential — and typically, the best time to buy them is when their value is down.

By following these lessons, you can prepare yourself for a bear market — and help avoid getting “clawed” by it.

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From my personal observations, an unfortunate truth about the system is that quite often, it is the party who can outspend and outlast the other party who “wins”, and not the party with the strongest case.

If a case is brought in District Court, it would be extremely difficult for a private individual to negotiation the maze of rules and procedures. As a result most parties are obligated to obtain the services of an attorney. Under the American system of justice, each party to an action is responsible for his own attorneys’ fees and other legal costs. Absent a specific statutory or contractual provision providing for the contrary, attorneys’ fees are rarely granted to the prevailing party.

Such fees and costs, if a case went all the way to trial, quickly amount to $30,000 or more, depending upon the billing rate of the particular attorney. Quite often the amount of money at issue is insufficient to warrant the incurring of such legal fees.

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Litigation is unpleasant as well as expensive. Often clients with a very strong case will simply give up, because they just can’t or won’t deal with the unpleasantness and stress anymore. Opposing parties, knowing this, will deliberately drag matters out, being extremely confrontational and emotionally abusive.

I recently represented a client in a civil litigation over an unpaid debt, for merchandise sold and delivered to an extremely wealthy individual, who then refused to pay my clients. At mediation, the opposing counsel offered an insultingly low settlement offer. He admitted that we would probably prevail at trial and get back twice or more what he was offering. However, because of the amount at issue, the reality was that that additional amount we would have been awarded at trial would undoubtedly been eaten up by my additional legal fees to further litigate the matter. Good for me; not good for my client. Ironically, said wealthy individual probably paid out to his attorney as much if not more of the amounts due from him to my client. He was out the same amount of money, but it went to his attorney rather than the individuals to which money was owed. A fair and just result? No – but he who had the gold, ruled.

Recently I have seen more and more well-heeled individuals basically extorting money from ordinary people, filing claims in district court, rather than small claims court, for ridiculously small amounts of money.

Most people pay, regardless of how unjustified the complaint, because it is much cheaper than attempting to defend in court. For example, a multi-millionaire businessman who purchases and owns multiple rental properties, sued my clients, a middleclass couple, in district court for about $800. In small claims court, my clients could easily and inexpensively defend themselves; in district court, probably not.

Deciding to proceed to litigation is a very serious decision, not to be entered into lightly. It is expensive, time-consuming, and so stressful that I have seen it tear apart marriages and business partnership. If you decide to litigate, do so prepared to invest significant sums of time and money to do so, and be prepared to yourself outlast, survive the process.

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Just take off your shoes and check for cold air down at floor level. Invest in weather stripping around the doors if you feel a draft. Also check wall electrical plugs to see if cold air is blowing in. Invest in plug inserts, or buy the gasket kits that block the whole wall plug.

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Change summer screens to cool weather storm windows and doors.

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Ensure all windows and skylights to the outside shut tightly.

Make sure the caulking around windows is adequate to reduce heat/cooling loss.

Check window panes for loose or missing putty or glazing compound. This will also help reduce water damage to the windows and door frames.

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If you own an older home and your windows are the original single pane, add the weather-stripping to keep the colder air and moisture outside; weather-stripping can be made out of plastic, foam, felt or metal.

If there is a door between your house and the garage, check the adjustment of the self-closing device to ensure it closes the door completely.

Check all window locks and door locks for proper operation. Windows that can be opened by breaking the glass and unlocking them, are less effective deterrents to criminals. Check with the hardware store for window lock alternatives.

FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY Clean fireplace of ashes.

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SAFETY Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

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