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by Kathy Wolfe There is something for just about everyone during the month of October. Take a look at several things to celebrate this month.

• October was officially declared National Popcorn Poppin’ Month in 1999 by then-Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman.

Popcorn is a member of the maize family along with five other types of corn – pod, sweet, flour, dent, and flint. However, only popcorn pops. A kernel has the potential to pop up to 3 feet (.9 meter) in the air. A cup of air-popped popcorn is definitely your best choice – this snack has just 31 calories, compared to 55 calories for popcorn popped in oil. Lightly butter that cup of popcorn and the count zooms up to 133 calories.

• Undomesticated feral hogs have made such a name for themselves that October has been proclaimed Feral Hog Month, also called Hog Out Month. Feral hogs are much meaner than farmyard hogs and are well-adapted to living in the wild. These tusked pests destroy millions of dollars of property, livestock, and crops and are also carriers of cholera, tuberculosis, salmonella, and anthrax. There are more than 500,000 wild hogs in Florida, and a staggering 2.6 million in the state of Texas.

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OCTOBER CELEBRATIONS (continued): • Since there are more than 1,200 species of bats, perhaps they deserve some recognition. October is Bat Appreciation Month, honoring this group that comprises one-fifth of all mammals.

Although to many, bats seem scary and creepy, they are vital to the ecosystem in controlling pests and participating in pollination. The bumblebee bat, the world’s smallest mammal, weighs less than a penny, while the largest bat has a six-foot (1.8-m) wingspan. Most bats feed on insects, with the average brown bat consuming up to 1,000 bugs in one hour. A very small percentage dine on fish, mice, and frogs. Out of the 1,200 species, just three are vampires, and all three are native only to Latin America. Although these blood drinkers are perceived as frightful, their saliva contains an enzyme that dissolves blood clots, beneficial in treating human stroke victims. Many people associate bats with rabies, but in the U.S., an average of only two people die per year from rabies from a bat.

• It’s estimated that more than 20 million Americans are philatelists, that is, they collect stamps! Because it’s one of the world’s most popular hobbies, October is National Stamp Collecting Month. It’s unlikely there are many collectors who own any of the first two U.S. stamps ever printed, stamps featuring Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, in 1847.

However, there were 120 million copies made of the most popular stamp, a 1993 stamp of Elvis Presley. Famous folks who have enjoyed this hobby include Franklin Roosevelt, Warren Buffet, James Earl Jones, James Michener, and John Lennon.

• In 1983, President Ronald Reagan declared October as National Roller Skating Month.

Although the first known roller skates were invented in the 1760s with a single line of wheels, James Plimpton is considered the “father of modern roller skating” due to his 1863 invention of a four-wheel skate. In 1935, a Chicago restaurant owner devised a scheme for a roller derby marathon. Fifty skaters teamed up in 25 male/female teams and took their starting positions in front of 20,000 fans at the Chicago Coliseum. They were prepared for a 3,000-mile (4,828-km) jaunt around the track, the distance equivalent between San Diego and New York City. The marathon began on August 13 and wrapped up on September 22, with just nine teams finishing. Roller derbies became a craze, and before long, 50 major cities were hosting them before five million spectators. When World War II began, the majority of the skaters Continued on page 7

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2. What national holiday was observed this year on October 8?

3. On October 1, 1975 the “Thrilla in Manilla” featured what two American boxers in what some call the greatest fight ever?

4. Who won the fight?

5. On October 2, 1962 who became host of NBC’s Tonight Show replacing Jack Paar?

6. On October 3, 1995 O.J. Simpson was found not guilty of murdering his wife and her friend. Name her friend.

7. Name the two prosecutors for the case.

8. American Bandstand debuted on live television from Philadelphia on October 7,1952. True or false: Dick Clark was not the original host.

9. On October 9, 1966 what singing duo released the album Parsley, Sage Rosemary and Thyme?

10. What happened to 18-month-old Jessica McClure of Midland, Texas on October 14, 1987 that captured the attention of the nation?

11. What was the serious challenge President John Kennedy faced in Mid-October 1962 that could have triggered nuclear war?

12. On October 16, 1978 Karol Wojtyla was voted to what important position of worldwide influence?

13. On October 14, 1931 famous gangster Al Capone was convicted of income tax evasion. What was his gangster nickname?

14. Many American football games are played in October.

There are four ways to score in football. Name them.

15. On October 20, 1968 the widow of President John Kennedy, Jacqueline, married what Greek shipping tycoon?

16. On October 23, 1915 25,000 to 35,000 women marched up Fifth Avenue in New York City to demand what right?

17. In the United States October 24, 1929 is known as “Black Thursday.” What happened on that day?

18. On October 30, 1938, as a Halloween special, Orson Welles performed a live radio adaptation of H. G. Wells’ classic novel The War of the Worlds, which famously frightened many in the audience. What did the audience think was happening?

19. The Protestant Reformation is said to begin on October 31, 1517 when a Catholic priest posted his 95 theses on the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church. Name that priest who became a leader of the Reformation.

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Answers: 1. Opal 3. Columbus Day 4. Muhammad Ali and Joe Fraser 5. Ali won by a TKO in the 14th round 5. Johnny Carson 6. Ronald Goldman 7. Marcia Clark and Christopher Darden 8. True, it was Bob Horn 9. Simon & Garfunkle 10.

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This month on Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th, the ladies representing the Women’s Ministry at South Suburban Christian Church will be “14ers” as they sponsor the 14th year of the annual fall event CreativiTea. From humble beginnings as an outlet to share God-given artistic talents, CreativiTea has become an incredible yearly event featuring an art show, holiday crafts, bake sale, tea cafe and more than 80 local artisans. Spotlighting both new and returning favorites, all artisans offer original art, handmade crafts, and the perfect chance to pick up some unique and wonderful holiday gifts.

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Even though the lint filter screen traps a good deal of lint from clothing, some lint particles still pass through the screen and out of the dryer vent. Over time, these particles accumulate in corners and bends along the path that the dryer’s exhaust takes. So it’s not unusual to find lint buildup in places like the junction of the exhaust outlet and the hose attachment, or in the bends and folds of a longer piece of flexible vent hose.

So in addition to cleaning out the filter after every load, you should clean behind the dryer and clean the vent connections all the way out to the outside vent at least twice a year.

To do this, unplug the dryer and, with a helper, carefully slide it out away from the wall, enough so that you can reach behind it. You may need to shift the washing machine as well, if the units are located in a tight space (and it seems like they always are).

Purchase a lint brush at your home-improvement store.

This can be used to clear built-up lint from the area beneath the lint filter, something you can do more frequently if this seems to be a problem.

Clean the vents and hose by detaching the vent hose from the back of the dryer. Use the lint brush and if possible a shop vacuum to clear lint from the vent and the hose. Carefully brush or vacuum out the vent hose.

Then, clean the exterior vent -- from the outside in, if need be. Make sure to reconnect the hose securely to the vents on either side.

A final tip: If the exhaust hose or pipe is made of white vinyl, replace this material as soon as possible with flexible metal pipe. Vinyl in particular is no longer permitted for dryer exhaust in building codes.

HOME TIP: Wash your dryer’s lint filter in warm soapy water every few months to clear built-up fabric softener from the screen.

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• The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations was founded on October 16, 1945, and to commemorate the date, World Food Day is now celebrated every year on that day. It’s a worldwide event that aims to increase the public’s awareness of world hunger.

National Food Bank Week is observed October 14-20 in correspondence with World Food Day, with all citizens urged to contribute to their local food banks.

• Nothing is more devastating than the death of an infant, and many organizations have been formed to educate parents and caregivers on how to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. October is National SIDS Awareness Month, a time to learn more about the leading cause of death in children between the ages of one month and one year. About 2,500 SIDS deaths occur per year in the United States. Research indicates that African-American babies are more than twice as likely to die of SIDS than Caucasian babies, while American Indian and Alaska Native babies are nearly three times as likely. Studies show that infants who sleep on their stomach have a much higher risk, as do those whose mothers smoked during pregnancy. An elevated body temperature contributes to the danger, as does sleeping on a soft mattress. Some scientists think that defects in an infant’s nervous system, where breathing and heart rate are regulated, contribute to the likelihood, as do less-developed brain stems, where respiratory functions are controlled.

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In 1936, the community (present-day population 7,200) established its first annual spinach festival, and erected a statue of famous spinach consumer Popeye the Sailor Man across from City Hall the following year. Back in the 1930s, the Crystal City Cannery was producing 10,000 cans of spinach every day.

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¥ On Oct. 30, 1893, the World’s Columbian Exposition closes in Chicago. Fairgoers were offered a chance to see the first gas-powered motorcar, an alternating-current power plant, a 46-foot-long cannon, a 1,500-pound Venus de Milo made of chocolate, and Juicy Fruit gum. ¥ On Nov. 4, 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter and his workmen discover a stone sarcophagus containing three coffins nested within each other. Inside the final coffin, which was made of solid gold, was the mummy of the boyking Tutankhamen, preserved for more than 3,000 years. ¥ On Nov. 3, 1930, the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel between the United States and Canada is officially opened to auto traffic.

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