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COOKIES (from page one) published in 1796 includes two cookie recipes simply called “Cookies” and “Christmas Cookey.” • Springerle are traditional Christmas cookies from Bavaria and Austria, and are small aniseflavored cookies with an image stamped on top, imprinted by a carved rolling pin or mold. Centuries ago, these were used to tell the Christmas story to the illiterate by stamping Bible scenes from the Nativity into the dough. A 14th-century hand-carved wooden springerle mold featuring images of the Easter lamb, the world’s oldest known mold, was discovered in Switzerland.

first to sell commercially-baked cookies, and within two years, the national organization licensed the idea. During World War II, when there was a shortage of sugar, flour, and butter, the Girl Scouts sold calendars as their service project. By 1948, 29 commercial bakers were licensed to bake the three varieties – peanut butter sandwich, shortbread, and chocolate mints. Today, cookie sales during the short eight-week time period when the Scouts hold their sale are close to $790 million.

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Obesity due to a diet high in sugar and CASEY’S CORNER (from page 9) carbohydrates leads to an abnormality called the their three dogs. If all goes as expected, that’s where metabolic syndrome. Insulin loses its ability to he’ll live forever. “Mom has a dog, dad has a dog, I actively pump glucose into cells; the blood glucose have a dog,” Jessi told Nelson. “Elijah is the family increases, leading to the development of diabetes dog -- because he’s special.” in a significant fraction of these individuals. Obesity also increases the risk of high blood pressure, And then there’s Mama Jade. elevated cholesterol and a sedentary lifestyle. It is not surprising, therefore, that risk of heart disease Mama Jade is the battered pit bull who had and heart attacks increase. the good fortune of wandering onto the front porch Based upon these facts, Malhotra and other of 23-year-old Christianna Willis of Nashville. It took experts maintain that saturated animal fats have only one look for Willis to realize the suffering dog gotten a bad rap. The most important next step in had likely escaped a dogfighting ring. “I took off promoting health, therefore, was not to focus on her collar and saw rope marks around her neck, bite marks all around her nuzzle and she was really reducing the fat content of the diet but restricting banged up,” Willis said. “There was blood in the and curbing sugar and carbohydrates. This would crate from pressure wounds on her elbows that bust reverse the continued explosion in the percentage open every time she lies down.” of the population who are obese, while simultaneously decreasing deaths from heart attacks and Infuriated, Willis did more than open her strokes. door. She posted a missive on Craigslist and titled This approach, however, is seriously it: “Your pit bull has found me, and I’m not giving flawed. The answer is not to go back to the typiher back.” That post went viral. That post raised cal 1950s diet but rather concentrate on eating awareness. And that post raised money -- money for the right diet containing the right foods in the right all the medical treatment Mama Jade has required amount. and for the care of dogs whose humans have Admoney Proof: First and foremost, this means paying atfallen on hard times. Today, Mama Jade has her own tention to portion size. Even if we eat the healthiest Bram’spage. As of this writing, that page has 137, Facebook foods, most of us consume much more than we 656 likes.page, BW, 26x rate [$59/wk] 1/16th should. And the right diet is clearly not high in fat - And let’s add one more February Make 17, that2013 137, 657. and low in sugar or vice versa but rather balanced. for Dr. King. This means eating ideal protein found in lean meats [Volume 9: Issue #8 - ] and fatty fish, monounsaturated fats found in olive Corrections due by: 5 pm, Fri. 02/08/13 Woof! or canola oil and omega 3 fatty acids found in nuts, sunflower seeds and avocados. Eat all the fruits Dog trainer Matthew “Uncle Matty” Margolis is coand vegetables you want, but watch the sugar and author of 18 books about dogs, a behaviorist, a popular radio starch. No more than two servings with each meal, and television guest, and host of the PBS series “WOOF! which should be no larger than two-thirds the size It’s a Dog’s Life!” Read all of Uncle Matty’s columns at www. of your fist. creators.com, and visit him at www.unclematty.com. Send your Also, consider those foods that have been questions to dearuncle.gazette@unclematty.com or by mail to associated with a lower risk of weight gain, includUncle Matty at P.O. Box 3300, Diamond Springs, CA 95619. COPYRIGHT 2013 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. ing yogurt, apples and an ounce of walnuts as a late afternoon snack. Consuming sufficient healthy fats promotes satiety. Modest carbohydrate intake promotes energy and a better metabolism. Fiber contained in cereals, fruits and vegetables promotes a healthy bowel, lower cholesterol and a ADVERTISING PROOF decreased risk of cancer. Final Changes DUE: 5:00 p.m.. If only we could all eat healthy, fresh and Please review carefully. Double check:  Phone Number(s)  Spelling  Prices  Hours Nikon nutritious food our lives would be better, illnesses Contact your Tidbits representative immediately with changes or corrections. g:  yin Canon Bu o Als less and a longer life assured. Unfortunately, this is Office: 760-320-0997 Fax: 760-320-1630 Rolleflex & ES NS LE much easier said than done. Ha YOUR OLD FILM & MOVIE

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Limited Retroactivity for Social Security Benefits Q:

When I turned 62 about 8 months ago, I was getting unemployment benefits. Those benefits recently ended so I went to file for my Social Security. The clerk who was helping me with my retirement application told me that I could have filed for retirement at age 62. I didn’t do that because I was under the impression that I could not get unemployment and Social Security at the same time. So I asked to backdate my Social Security application to the month I turned 62, but I was told I couldn’t do that. The clerk said retroactive benefits are not payable. I think this is wrong and I plan to appeal their decision. After all, these are benefits I earned and the government owes me my money. Could you please give me your opinion on this?

I won’t give you an opinion. I will give you the facts. And I’m afraid the facts are that you messed up. The Social Security ball was in your court, and you dropped it. There are two main points I need to make here. One has to do with the law, and one has to do with that ball you fumbled away. The law, at least the law since 1991, says that Social Security retirement benefits filed before age 66 cannot be paid retroactively. Benefits are effective with the month you file for them, or some near future month, but not for any past months. (Claims filed after age 66 can be paid retroactively for up to

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six months - but never before the month you attain claim that would come with six months retroactivity). You would simply be “unsuspending” the claim age 66.) The second point I need to make is that you filed when you were 66. So you could choose you are responsible for figuring out when to file for to have your unsuspended benefits paid all the way your Social Security benefits. You should have taken back to that date. However, those benefits would not some steps when you were approaching your 62nd include any delayed retirement bonus. Or, you could TUES., NOV. 12 birthday to educate yourself about your potential eli- choose to start your benefits at age 68 and get 24 months worth ofDouble those check: bonus credits. Please carefully.  Phone Number(s)  Spelli gibility for Social Security. With a simple phone call review to the Social Security Administration (800-772-1213), Contact your If Tidbits you haverepresentative a Social Securityimmediately question, Tomwith Mar-changes you would have learned that you can collect Social genau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@ Office: 760-320-0997 Fax: 760-320-1630 Security retirement benefits and unemployment comcast.net. To find out more about Tom Margenau and to compensation at the same time. read past columns and see features from other Creators Syndi You said, “The government owes me my cate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate webmoney.” Had SSA made a mistake, then yes, they site at www.creators.com. HELP U HEAR c/o JNS Media would owe you the back pay benefits. (Retroactive COPYRIGHT 2013 CREATORS.COM benefits can generally be paid if it can be shown that1/4 pg. 4C 26x disc. an SSA employee gave you false information.) ButNov. 17, 2013 Vol. 9 - No. 47 in this case, you made the mistake -- so now you are paying the consequences. * * *

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I also say no. Widow’s claims filed after age 66 usually come with a six-month limitation on retroactivity. (Widows who file before age 66 generally cannot be paid retroactive benefits, although there are some limited exceptions.) As explained in the first answer, it was your mother’s responsibility to be aware of her potential eligibility for divorced widow’s benefits. You claim that “Social Security should have notified [her].” But there is simply no way that the Social Security Administration can keep tabs on every man, woman and child in this country, and then tell them when they should apply for all the various kinds of Social Security benefits potentially payable. Having said that, I should point out that they would have tried to contact her if there was an indication in their records of a possible claim. For example, had your mother been getting divorced wife’s benefits on this man’s record at the time that SSA learned of his death, they would have written or called her inviting her to file for widow’s benefits. * * *

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War II vet. I told the Department of Veterans Affairs doctor that I have ner vous feet. If I sit in a chair with my feet on a footstool, they always start moving. The same thing happens at night in bed. I can’t get to sleep. Can you tell me what this is? -- F.B.

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I have been widowed for seven years and have not been in the best health for the last two. My home is cluttered with what once were treasures, but I no longer use or need most of them. My family lives on the east coast, I am in Arizona, and they can’t really afford to travel here. I have procrastinated way too long in getting my estate plans in order. I own my home, which was appraised at $342,000 last year, and basically have no bills except utilities, taxes, medical insurance and groceries. I also own a fairly large insurance policy. I know I won’t live forever, and I need to get my estate organized with some kind of plan, but I don’t know where to start. What should I do and who do I see for help with these things?

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You may choose not to distribute your assets equally. The individual needs may be different for each family member and should be considered. Many people want to keep their final wishes a confidential matter until after their passing. It’s entirely a matter of individual preference. I applaud you for recognizing your responsibility in taking care of these important matters now before it’s too late. But don’t procrastinate any longer. You are doing a tremendous favor for your family by preventing them from having to endure the long, drawn-out anguish and frustration of probate. That convenience alone is one of the greatest gifts you can leave behind! * * *

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I celebrated my 78th birthday last month. I am widowed. My wife use to keep tabs on me, and she usually knew where my glasses and car keys were, paid our bills on time, and planned our family gatherings. Now, I get bogged down because I’m always forgetting things. It is frustrating me more and more and I wonder if I am losing it altogether. Am I getting Alzheimers or is it normal to for someone my age to get forgetful of things?

● On Nov. 21, 1927, Time magazine puts the week-old Holland Tunnel on its cover. The tunnel, which runs under the Hudson River between New York City and Jersey City, N.J., requires 84 ventilating fans that replace all the air in the tunnel every 90 seconds. ● On Nov. 23, 1936, legendary Mississippi Delta bluesman Robert Johnson is recorded for the very first time in a San Antonio recording studio. He spent only five days in the studio, recording 41 total takes of 29 different songs. Almost immediately, Johnson’s recordings gained a cult following among blues collectors.

Every individual reacts differently to challenges. The issues you listed, as well as forgetting birthdays and remembering names, are generally the result of normal aging. And common forgetAs soon as possible, locate a qualified fulness with advancing age does not automatically estate attorney to guide you through the paperwork indicate dementia as the cause. and help protect your assets for yourself and your However, common sense tells us that if we ● On Nov. 24, 1947, the House of Repfamily. believe we are experiencing things that disrupt our resentatives votes to approve citations of You will need to name an executor to be em- daily routines, and if our social and family relationcontempt against 10 Hollywood writers, powered and become responsible for carrying out ships are being adversely effected as a result, the directors and producers. These men had your wishes after you pass. Your attorney will prob- best solution is to make an appointment for consultarefused to cooperate at hearings dealing ably recommend you sign a durable power of attor- tion with your doctor. with communism in the movie industry. ney, a health care directive, a trust document, and Root causes that should be checked include Hollywood quickly established the sopossibly, other tax-saving documents. your medications, vitamin deficiencies, alcohol uscalled blacklist, and those on the list rarely You will need to name a relative, friend or age, thyroid condition, dehydration simply TUES.,and OCT. 29 a lack found work in the movies. professional as your executor. He or she will become of social and community interaction. Please review Double check:  Phone Number(s)  Spelling responsible for actually dispensing your cash, assetscarefully. Relieving yourself of stress, frustration and  Prices  Hours ● On Nov. 20, 1955, Bo Diddley introand gifts. In your will, name the recipients who are to finding peace should be your objective. duced himself and his namesake beat with Contact your Tidbits representative immediately with changes or corrections. receive these things along with the amounts or perhis debut on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Did760-320-0997 760-320-1630 centages for each. Office: Doug Mayberry makes theFax: most of life in a Southern dley opened his appearance with his song Some seniors do not get the paper work California Retirement community. Contact him at deardoug@ “Bo Diddley.” Sullivan had expected him to done because of their fears, the legal costs, not un- msn.com. To find out more about Doug Mayberry and read perform Ernie Ford’s “Sixteen Tons,” and features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists derstanding the legalese, and/or not trusting others he was furious enough to ban Diddley from visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. to perform their wishes. A big issue is the fear that future appearances on his show. Palm Springs Hearing Aid Center COPYRIGHT 2013 CREATORS.COM once you disclose the specifics of who will receive 1/8 pg. 4C 13x what you specify in your will, jealousy will raise its Nov. 3, 2013 Vol. 9 - No. 45 ● On Nov. 19, 1976, Patty Hearst is reugly head and a family war will break out. CLIP AND SAVE leased on bail pending the appeal of her CLIP AND SAVE Just because you have your documentation conviction for participating in a 1974 San in order does not mean you have to share the inforFrancisco bank robbery that was caught mation with others until you are ready. Other seniors on camera. Hearst had been kidnapped are known to simply say: “Let somebody else figure months before the robbery by members of it out. I don’t want to be bothered with it.” Serving the Desert Since 1966 the Symbionese Liberation Army. The bottom-line is your assets belong to you. How you wish them to be distributed is your choice. ● On Nov. 22, 1986, 20-year-old Mike TyThrough the years many have complimented us son knocks out Trevor Berbick in just five on our friendly, attentive staff and have expressed minutes and 35 seconds to become the appreciation for our broad knowledge and experi�� by Linda Thistle youngest titleholder ever. Tyson kept his ence in the subject of hearing and hearing aids. title for nine more bouts. After that, his life Let our combined 60 years of professional The idea of Go Figure! is to arrive at the ﬁgures given unraveled when he was sent to prison for at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram experience provide the quality of hearing care that by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are three years. you deserve.

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Silver Cup Serves as Family Heirloom

You have a cup that is silver plated. It was made by The Hard W h i t e Metal Co. that was located in Shelton, Conn., in the late 1 8 0 0 s The Hard White Metal Co. was located in Shelton, Conn. to early 1900s. Your cup was made of white metal and then triple plated with silver. The number “32” represents the model or design. Silver plated objects tarnish and can be carefully polished, unless the silver plate has totally worn away. Your cup was made around 1900, and it would probably be worth $25 to $35.

Your vase was made by Amphora Works Reissner. Hans and Carl Reissner, Rudolf Kessel and Edwared Stellmacher founded the pottery in TurnTeplitz, Bohemia, in 1892. They produced hand-decorated porcelain and earthenware that was popular in Europe and the United States. Your vase was made around 1910 and would probably be worth $225 to $325.

Amphora Works Reissner was founded in Bohemia in 1892.

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• Loaded • 7 Passenger • Moon Roof • Bluetooth • Premium Wheels

Stk #9500

DON'T DELA

SPECIAL EDITION! • 4 Dr (Black) • 27,865 mi. • 2.5L 4 cyl Fuel Injection • Premium Wheels 19”+ • Automatic CVT• Air Bags • Rear Spoiler • Keyless Start • SUPER CLEAN CAR

760.772.9788

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Stk #P2187

November 4, 2013

GO FIGURE!

Per Mo. for 36 Mos.3

$11,582

2011 Nissan Altima

Utility

359

o Get Up t ! 36 MPG

KFWS • MindGym

Tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment extra. Mileage charge of $0.25/mile over 36,000 miles.

SPECIALIS WEEK’S FEATURE 2013 BUICK La CROSSE CXL

Stk #9732A

• CREW CAB LT • 4 Wheel Drive • Running Boards • Lift w/ Premium Wheels EYE POPPING POWER

Stk #P2122A

$26,941

Stk #9846b

LOADED!!

ury Lumexets

*The GMC Sierra LD received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among large light duty pickups in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power 2013 Initial Quality Study SM. Study based on responses from 83,442 new vehicle owners, measuring 230 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2013. Your experience may vary. Visit jdpower.com

$2,809 DUE AT LEASE SIGNING AFTER ALL OFFERS.

1 Owner... Won’t last!!

MILEAGE

2010 Ford Fusion SE

• 4 Door (White) • 53,697 miles • 2.0L 4 cyl Fuel Injection • A/C • AM/FMStereo • MP3 • Auto 4-Spd w/OverDrive • Advance Trac • Alloy Wheels • Power Windows, Door Locks, Steering

Even MORE cars to see & test on our lot!

• Full-Size Sports Sedan • Premium Wheels • LOADED!!

2013 Chevy Silverado 1500

BUICK VERANO 1SD

2014 BUICK ENCORE 1SB FWD

$16,551

HUGE SELECTION!

• Mid-Size Family Sedan • 4 Dr • Automatic Trans. • Power Windows • Power Locks • Premium Wheels • UP TO GREAT G AS 32 MPG!

Stk #R2152A

Issue 47

2008 Pontiac G8 GT

2011 Ford Fusion SE

• CREW CAB • 88,564 miles • 4WD • 6.6L 8 cyl POWER! • Towing Package • ABS • Automatic Trans. • Leather • Dual Air Bags • Alloy Wheels • Premium Sound • Running Boards • OnStar • Bed Liner • Dual Pwr Seats

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WHICH ONE OF THESE QUALITY PRE-OWNED VEHICLES FITS YOUR BUDGET

2004 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD

Per Mo. for 24 Mos.2

Vol. IX

Stk #P2184

$19,961

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