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ALL ABOUT APPLES (continued): • In 1820, a London sea captain brought seeds to North America’s western coast, the origin of the state of Washington’s apple crop, the largest in the U.S. More than 60% of America’s apple crop of 220,000,000 bushels are grown in Washington. That’s a lot of apples, considering that one bushel is 48 lbs. (21.8 kg.)! • Although we think of Eve convincing Adam to eat a forbidden apple in the Garden of Eden, the Bible’s Book of Genesis does not actually identify the fruit as an apple. It refers to it as the fruit of the “tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” In ancient languages, the word “apple” was used as a generic term for any round fruit that grew on a tree, bringing about the common misconception that Eve was tempted with an apple. • Apples were associated with pagan religious practices and as mythological symbols. Norse mythology portrays apples as a source of eternal youthfulness, while Greek and Roman myths refer to the fruit as a symbol of love and beauty. Remains of apples have been found in the graves of early Germanic people • The Jonathan apple is mostly red with patches of lime green. There are differences of opinion as to how this variety got its name. Some say an Ohio woman, Rachel Higley, was responsible for discovering it in 1804, and cultivating an orchard of this tart fruit, naming it after her husband Jonathan. Others claim it was first discovered in 1826 in Woodstock, New York, and was named after Jonathan Hasbrouck, who first introduced the fruit. • The McIntosh apple has its origins in Canada, discovered by John McIntosh on his Ontario farm in 1811.

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APPLES (continued): • The flavor of the Golden Delicious apple varies depending on the climate. When grown in a cool climate, the amount of acid increases, resulting in a sweeter taste, while in a warmer climate, the acid quantity is lower, and the apple has a milder flavor. This variety was first discovered on a West Virginia farm in 1890 and was known as the Mullins Yellow Seedling for 25 years before being renamed. The Golden Delicious has been used as a parent to develop several other varieties including the Gala, Ambrosia, Pink lady, and Jonagold. • The number of apples imported from New Zealand is increasing every year. The popular Braeburn apple was developed there in 1952, and another favorite, the Gala, was cultivated in New Zealand beginning in the 1970s. • The phrase “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a common one. But where did it originate? The first recorded use of the old proverb is in the 1860s in a Pembrokeshire, Wales, publication in a little different form: “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” • It’s certainly true that apples help keep a person healthy. They are loaded with nutrients and antioxidants that keep the body on track. Their supply of Vitamin C helps the body resist infection and disease, while an apple’s B-complex vitamins are vital to a healthy metabolism. Its potassium content aids in controlling heart rate and blood pressure. • Apples are full of fiber, about 4 grams in a medium-size fruit. Research has shown that those who eat high-fiber foods have a higher protection against Parkinson’s Disease and high cholesterol.

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October is Squirrel Awareness Month. How much do you know about this family of rodents? Follow along and see! • Scuiridae is a family of small or medium-size rodents that includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, woodchucks, gophers, flying squirrels, and prairie dogs. Squirrels are the largest group of living mammals, with over 360 species making up 40% of all mammal species. • The word “squirrel” has its origins in the ancient Greek language from the word Skiouros, which translates “shadow-tailed.” • The smallest squirrel is the African pygmy squirrel with a length of just 2.8 to 3.9 inches (7 to 10 cm) and a weight of 0.35 oz. (10 g). The largest, the Alpine marmot, living high in the Alps and Pyrenees, grows up to 29 inches long (73 cm), and can weigh 18 lbs. (8 kg). • In order to remain healthy, an adult squirrel must eat about a pound of food (0.45 kg) every week. The average squirrel enjoys a diet of nuts, seeds, and fruit, but will consume bird eggs, bugs, and even the dead body of another animal in a pinch. The brain of most squirrels is about the size of a walnut. • The body of a squirrel has many unique characteristics. Its very large eyes give it an excellent sense of vision. Because the eyes are high and on the side of the head, the animal has a wide field of vision without having to turn its head. A squirrel can also rotate its hind feet 180 degrees at the ankle, which enables it to easily descend a tree head first. It also has special whiskers known as vibrissae on its head and limbs, which gives the squirrel an exceptional sense of touch.

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For Advertising Call (740) 441-7633 SQUIRRELS (continued): • Squirrels are the cleanest animal in the rodent family, taking a long time to perform grooming tasks. Surprisingly, the male takes twice as long as the female to groom itself. • They’re also loners, with adult squirrels normally living alone. When it gets extremely cold, they will allow other squirrels into their nests to conserve body heat, but as soon as it warms up, it’s back to their solitary lifestyle. • If you see a squirrel leaving wet footprints on a sidewalk, it must be a hot day. The sweat glands are located in the pads of the feet, and the tiny footprints are the product of perspiration. • Ever wonder how a squirrel finds the nuts it buries? Before it buries the nut, the squirrel licks the nut to apply its personal scent to it, enabling the rodent to sniff it out when hunger strikes. • That big fluffy tail isn’t just for show. Squirrels often use their tails as a signaling device to communicate. • Don’t worry about contracting rabies from a squirrel bite, because rabies is practically unknown in squirrels. There is no record of a human getting rabies from a squirrel bite. However, a squirrel bite is nothing to take casually. Some species have a bite force of 7,000 lbs. per square inch. How strong is that? Compare it to the human, whose bite force is around 500 lbs. per square inch. The squirrel’s teeth are always growing, due to the constant wear on them. Incisors grow about six inches (15.2 cm) per year.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: Do you believe that lycopene, which is found in certain foods such as cooked tomatoes, can help prevent prostate cancer? -- C.R.O. ANSWER: Lycopene, a vitamin A-like substance found in tomatoes and watermelons, was indeed thought to help prevent prostate cancer. Unfortunately, further studies failed to support this. What has been shown more substantially is that a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables helps reduce risk for and even helps treat prostate (and other) cancer. So it may be that lycopene by itself isn’t enough, but that all the different healthy substances found in fruits and vegetables are. This diet certainly reduces risk of heart disease as well. The booklet on the prostate gland discusses enlargement and cancer. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Roach -- No. 1001, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with

DEAR DR. ROACH: About four years ago I bought a vibration machine. I’m a 64-year-old female with major back issues, but I can exercise on the vibration machine with no problems. In fact, when I went in for my last bone density check, my bone density had increased over 14 percent! My doctor said it was unbelievable. I understand that many retirement homes may have this machine. My ultimate wish would be that hotels would all put one in their exercise room! Ten minutes on the machine equals 4 miles of jogging. -- L.J. ANSWER: Vibration machines have been around for years, but the data supporting them is patchy. Some studies have found that they do not improve osteoporosis; others show a slight improvement. Many studies have shown an improvement in low back pain and in strength. The machines are generally safe, but they can cause injuries, especially in the elderly. Although vibration machines can improve fitness, I don’t believe that 10 minutes on an exercise machine gives you all the benefits of 4 miles of jogging. Bone density levels show a lot of variation, so a single large increase doesn’t always mean a sustained gain.

I think it’s too early to recommend vibration therapy as a standard treatment for osteoporosis. It may have a role for people who are unable to do other kinds of exercises. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a white patch called vitiligo. My doctor is giving me Protopic, but I do not see much improvement. Can you advise me? I am afraid of this advancing. -- G.L. ANSWER: Vitiligo is a loss of color in the skin. It can affect people of any skin color, and likely is due to the body’s destroying its own cells -- in this case, the cells that make the pigment for the skin. Vitiligo often progresses slowly. Tacrolimus (Protopic) is effective in about 90 percent of people treated for two months, according to one study. Steroid creams and ultraviolet light also are used. It may be worthwhile to look for other autoimmune diseases, such as thyroid disease. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell. edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com, or write to P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2014 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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AUTOS •ATV’S •ACCESSORIES FOR SALE

1989 JEEP COMANCHE PICK UP FOR PARTS 4 CYLINDER • 4 SPEED • 2 WHEEL DRIVE

740-256-1473 LEAVE MESSAGE, WILL CALL BACK

FOR SALE

250 Honda Rebel • Red Excellent Condition ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH IT! $2,000.00

740-645-0939

FOR SALE

Fiberglass Tonneau Cover Like New Fits Ford 150 Pick-up 6.5 ft bed 2004-2014 Painted Black Metallic $600.00

Phone (Cell) 937-609-9050 or 740-245-5996 WILL INSTALL

FOR SALE

2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO VICTORY RED WITH BLACK INTERIOR 4,000 MILES, GARAGE KEPT, ADULT DRIVEN, WEATHERTECH FLOOR MATS, SPLASH GUARDS, SPOILER, CHROME INTERIOR ACCESSORIES, BLACK WHEELS, BLACK BILLET GAS LIDS, KELLEY BLUE BOOK VALUE $21,700 ASKING PAYOFF $20,400

740-416-5471

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2004 Ford Diesel • Automatic • 4x4 Dually, F350, V8, 8 ft. bed 145,000 Miles, Blue $11,000.00

740-256-1558

1977 CHEVY TRUCK FOR SALE 1 Ton • 12 ft Aluminum Flat Bed Chrome Wheels • Excellent Shape No Blemishes • Garage Kept $4000.00 304-545-0673

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Tonneau Cover for Small Pick Up Like New Condition Aluminum & Black Leather $125.00 OBO 740-820-2744

WANTED TO BUY Wanted to Buy 3 or 4 Year Old Male Rat Terrier 740-596-5383 Wanted to Buy

Diesel Car or Truck Must Be Reasonably Priced Will Consider One Not Running

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Wanted to Buy Good Quality Grass Hay Large Round Bales in Rio Grande Area 740-379-9110 or 740-853-0878 If No Answer Leave Message Wanted to Buy Electrolux Shampooer Must Be Electrolux Only 304-675-4218 Wanted to Buy Bra & Bumper Cover for 2000 Grand AM SE 4 Door 740-418-8037 Ask for Andy Not respoNsible for typographical or miscommuNicatioN errors!

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PETS FOR SALE

Bulbs are 2 years old an had bed for 5 years.

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MINIATURE DACHSHUND PUPPIES 4 weeks old, will sell at 8 weeks old • 4 boys $300.00 each

Insulated walls and floors • Drywall Ivan Yoder 7198 Cora Mill Road, Thurman, OH 45685

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COMPACT WASHER & DRYER LIKE NEW Paid $1377.00 for bot will take $500.00

740-367-0485 Leave Message REGISTERED TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE GELDING 10 year old • Chestnut with Blaze 15 hands high • Approx. weight 950 Easy to handle, gentle, been shown successfully, I am the 3rd owner, has 8 World Grand Champions in background. Can email/text picture 749-388-0262 Call 740-533-7133, if no answer, leave message, will return call

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FARM ANIMALS FOR SALE

Guinea Keets Call 304-593-5371

WALK TO EMMAUS GATHERING Join us the third Wednesday of each Month at 4:30 PM at McClure’s in Pomeroy, OH

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10 WESTERN SADDLES ALL IN GOOD CONDITION $200.00 and up Serious Inquiries Only

FOR SALE

LARGE GARDEN TUB TAKEN FROM DOUBLE WIDE STILL HAS SURROUND AND FAUCET $100.00

YARD SALES

(Jackson) TOPS OH, 1965 Jackson meets every week on Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 245 East Huron St. Jackson, Confidential weigh-in starts at 6:00 PM with the meeting beginning at 7:00 PM. Visitors are always welcome (preteens, teens, & adults-male & female) For more information, call Linda Swann, Leader at 740-577-6060 or email Janet Thomas, Assistant Weight Recorder at janetthomas590@hotmail.com

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2 Grave Plots in Mt. Zion Cemetery on Colonial Drive, Gallipolis $800.00 for both

2005 55” Big Flat Screen TV JVC • Perfect Condition Comes with TV Stand and Glass Shelf $300.00

Beautiful Pool Table with all Accessories, Slate Top in Perfect Condition

MEETINGS ETC

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HEAVY DUTY SKID STEER TRAILER KONKITE 12,000# 15 ft. bed, heavy duty ramps, tools box and electric brakes 4 new 10 ply tires $3500.00 740-446-7570 or 740-441-7561

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OLD UPRIGHT PIANO

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(1)Full Mattress $150.00 (1) King Mattress $250.00 (1) King Mattress Only $150.00 Wood Futon with Mattress $200.00 Sofa $150.00

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2 WHEEL AMISH CART CAN BE USED SINGLE OR DOUBLE EXCELLENT CONDITION INTERESTED PARTIES CALL

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304-812-2556

10 Gallon Electric Hot Water Tank Kenmore from Sears Still in Box • Never Hooked Up Paid $300.00 Will Take $200.00

SKIDDER 2003 FRANKLIN Q80 GRAPPLE & WINCH...$33,500 1991 PETERBILT ROLL-BACK...$16,500 1998 Mack Ar Tri-Axle Dump...$27,500 Crane P&H Omega Al40D 18 ton RT... $26,500 Dozer Cat D3CXL 1998... $27,500

CUT SLAB WOOD 18 TO 20 INCHES IN LENGTH $10 TO $15 for pick-up load

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A pick-up load of misc. items tht have been stored in the garage. First person with $125.00 take it home. HURRY THIS WON’T LAST 992-5979 or 446-0196

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Brand new grill, never been used $125.00 Telescope Like New, Hardly Used $40.00 Thomas Kinkade lighted Light House Collection Very Nice Set 446-0196

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Hershberger’s Country Store “New Apple” Ceramic Bread Box • Clock • Canister Set • Dinnerware Coffee Set • Napkin Holder with Salt & Pepper Shakers & More Check Out Our Moon & Stars Glasswares Collectables In Pink & Cobalt Blue & Our Beautiful Handcrafted Home Decor Beautiful Selection of Rhythm USA Motion Clocks

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DELIVERY OR BUILD -ON-SITE ALL BARNS, CABINS, COTTAGES, & SHEDS ARE AVAILABLE IN ALL SIZES With Optional Features That Include: Vinyl Siding • Metal Siding • Metal Roof • Treated Floors Porches • Service Doors • Windows • Ramps Overhead Lofts • Roll-up Doors

From Huntington, WV: Take Rt. 7 North to Gallipolis, OH, take 141 West to 775 South (watch for signs at intersection) turn left onto Boggs Road From Ripley/Ravenswood, WV: take Rt. 2 South to Pt.Pleasant, WV, then take Rt. 35 West to Gallipolis, OH, Take 7 South to 141 West to 775 South (watch for signs at intersection) turn Left onto Boggs Rd. From Charleston, WV: Take Rt. 35 to Gallipolis, OH, then 7 South to 141, West to 775 South, (watch for signs at intersection) turn left onto Boggs Road

• Use club soda on a damp rag to wipe down your stainless-steel sink. It will help bring back the shine. • “My mother swears by wrapping her feet in a vinegar-soaked rag once a week to soften calluses. She does this before her bath, and uses a pumice stone to rid her heels of hardened spots on the skin. It seems to work for her, so I thought I would pass it on!” -- C.D. in Colorado • “Peppermint is a wonderful cure for indigestion. To make a quick peppermint tea, use a rolling pin to smash three to four peppermint candies. Add them to a glass of water and microwave for a minute and a half. Stir to melt the candies completely, and drink slowly.” -- G.L. in California • “With schools back in session again, I would like to encourage dads to come and visit their child’s classroom. We have lots of volunteers, but never as many as we need. We love for dads to be involved. I have been a teacher for many years, and although fathers have become much more involved than they used to be, we still need their presence in the classroom.” --- T.L. in Illinois • “Save on children’s clothes by buying after-season. Summer and winter clothes can be purchased a size or two ahead for next to nothing.” -- M.M. in Idaho • For a little extra visibility in the basement, try applying glow-in-the-dark or reflective tape on the edges of the stairs.

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Q: We recently moved into a house that has an in-ground pool. It’s been ﬁne for the summer, but my neighbor tells me I need to start getting it ready for winter. What’s the best way to do that? -- Karl in New Hampshire A: Unlike more southerly climes, pool owners in northern states have less time during the year to enjoy a swim. Many public and apartment pools open around Memorial Day (and this year, some had to wait a few more weeks due to chilly temperatures) and close right after Labor Day. Homeowners can extend this period by a few weeks, but as leaves begin to fall, maintenance becomes more onerous. Therefore, it’s time to start shutting down the backyard pool. The checklist for this procedure is pretty long, so refer to a pool-care site for exact details. But here are some brief guidelines: • Perform a final winterizing water treatment, and clean dirt and debris from the pool. • Clean the pool’s filter, then disconnect the pump and filter. If you have a heater, disconnect and drain that as well. • Lower the water level: You can drain the pool water down to the freeze line marked on the side of the pool, or to just below the skimmer and return lines (so you can drain them). • Drain the return lines and other plumbing completely, and plug them using the correct drain plugs. • Add anti-freeze to the water lines as recommended, to keep them from freezing and cracking over the winter. • Once the lines are plugged, refill the pool to the manufacturer’s recommended level (typically about 6 inches below the tile line in a plaster pool, or 6 inches below the skimmer inlet in vinyl pools). • Clean out any stray leaves or debris, remove ladders and pool appliances, then cover the pool with its heavy-duty winter cover. Pool maintenance doesn’t end with winter, either. You’ll need to check the water’s chemical balance every couple of weeks and make sure that stains or scaling aren’t starting to develop. HOME TIP: Why perform a ﬁnal shock and chlorination before closing a pool for the winter? Reducing bacteria will prevent algae from growing. Send your questions or home tips to ask@ thisisahammer.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. Name three of the four major-league teams that Jim Fregosi managed. 2. Who had a bigger gap between career strikeouts and career hits: Jose Canseco, Dave Kingman or Jim Thome? 3. In 2013, Northern Illinois’ Jordan Lynch set an NCAA record for a quarterback with 316 rushing yards in a game. Who had held the mark? 4. Three people have been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach and a player. Name two of them. 5. In 2012-13, Martin St. Louis became the oldest scoring leader for a season in NHL history (37 years old). Who had been the oldest? 6. Landon Donovan set a Major League Soccer record in 2014 for most career goals. Who had held the mark? 7. Name the last one-name winning horse at the Kentucky Derby before Orb in 2013. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Corned Beef Hash and Eggs 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 1 large red pepper, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 4 cups (about half 32-ounce package) frozen hash brown potatoes (Southern style) 8 ounces deli corned beef in 1 piece, cut into 1/2-inch chunks (about 2 cups) 4 large eggs 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, melt margarine over medium-high heat. Add red pepper and onion, and cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring often. Stir in frozen hash browns and corned beef; cook 10 minutes or until hash browns are lightly browned. Spread hash evenly in skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. 2. One at a time, break eggs into cup and slip into skillet on top of hash. Sprinkle eggs with salt and black pepper. Cover skillet and cook 5 to 8 minutes or until eggs are set or cooked to desired doneness. Makes 4 main-dish servings.

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The Fascinating World of Seniors It’s not only here in the U.S. -- seniors around the globe are being studied by researchers. We must be fascinating! Amsterdam: Researchers studied whether interventions after discharge from the hospital could keep chronically ill patients from being readmitted in the short, intermediate and long term. They looked at studies from 1980 to 2013, so they had plenty of information. Results: Intermediate- and long-term readmissions saw a reduction with general transitional care, but short-term readmissions were reduced only with high-intensity interventions. Those include a home visit within three days after discharge, plus care coordination by a nurse. Europe: Researchers discovered that those over age 70 who assessed themselves as having ill health did so more in countries that assigned a lower “value” to seniors. Across various European cultures, the higher the status of the elderly, the better the seniors claimed they felt. United Kingdom: It used to be that vitamin D was thought to help prevent cardiovascular disease. Now, after five years of study, researchers say that it won’t prevent heart attack or stroke. They suspect that low vitamin D levels are due to a sedentary lifestyle. More research is needed, they say. Canada: There is no benefit to arthroscopic knee surgery for age-related tears. In mild osteoarthritis, doctors need to weigh the costs versus benefits of surgery, and opt for nonoperative interventions first. Taiwan: In a long study of married couples, it was learned that a husband’s health impacts the health of the wife. When a husband’s health declined, the wife’s glucose levels increase. But when a wife’s health declined, the husband’s glucose levels remained the same. Possible reasons: A wife may feel isolated and depressed, and an inadequate diet (from being so busy) can raise the glucose levels -- and the risk of diabetes. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail. com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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If you’re a veteran with PTSD that hasn’t been handled well thus far, or a veteran with a servicerelated disability, here’s a possible answer for you: dogs. Specially trained Guide and Service dogs are available for veterans who are blind or disabled by physical, traumatic brain injury or PTSD. • Patriot PAWS Service Dogs (patriotpaws.org) trains service dogs to perform services for disabled veterans with the goal of increasing the veteran’s self-sufficiency. Here’s a partial list of what the dogs are trained to do: get help in emergencies, recognize PTSD episodes, take off shoes and socks, help with laundry (who knew?). Contact Patriot PAWS at 972-772-3282 office@patriotpaws.org. • America’s Vet Dogs (www.vetdogs.org) covers a wide range when it comes to matching dogs with veterans. Dogs are trained for vision and hearing assistance, climbing stairs and so much more for seriously injured veterans. It also provides dogs for physical and occupational therapy at Walter Reed. Contact 1-866-838-3647 or info@vetdogs.org. The Department of Veterans Affairs will take care of most of the costs of providing eligible veterans with Guide or Service dogs. See www.va.gov/health/serviceandguidedogs. asp for specifics. Approved veterans will be referred to Assistance Dogs International (www. assistancedogsinternational.org) for Service dogs and to National Association of Guide Dog Users (www.nagdu.org) for Guide dogs. The VA pay for the cost of a dog and its training, as well as veterinary care, but not for subsequent expenses like food. If you don’t need services but want to help veterans who do, go online toAmerica’s Fund (americasfund. org), an arm of the Semper Fi organization. This non-profit charity steps in to help veterans with adaptive transportation, home modifications and emergency funding. It consistently get A-plus and 4-star ratings from the big charity watchdogs. If you can, open your wallet and send them some money. Freddy Groves regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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