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yes, pine trees! This 62-mile (100-km) trail from Ansonia south to Jersey Shore receives rave reviews as one of the best rail trails in the northeast for bicycling.

Some “Piney” Places With pine trees of all varieties so prevalent across North America, it’s no surprise that there are many places with pine in the name. Tidbits takes a look at a few of these: • Pine Mountain Observatory sits at 6,300 feet (1920 m) above sea level atop Pine Mountain near Bend, Oregon. The observatory, owned by the University of Oregon, has three massive telescopes. This makes it possible for amazing stargazing, with the lens on the largest telescope measuring 32 inches (81 cm) across. • Arizona has the real Grand Canyon, but Pine Creek Gorge near Wellsboro is called the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. It is on the Allegheny Plateau, a part of the Appalachian Mountains. The Pine Creek Rail Trail hugs Pine Creek through the gorge, offering views of waterfalls, dramatic rock outcroppings and

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• Pineville, Louisiana, is an area filled with pine trees. Located at the geographic center of the state, it is the home of the Old Town Hall Museum, the only museum in the state dedicated to municipal government. Built in 1931, it was once home to the fire station, city court, jail, library, city offices and more. • Three Idaho towns are named after pine trees: Pinehurst, Pine and Yellow Pine. There are also towns in Louisiana and Alabama named Yellow Pine. • The 21st Annual Yellow Pine Harmonica Contest and Festival will be held in Yellow Pine, Idaho, August 6-8, 2010. The small mountain town, population 40, hosts one of the best harmonica festivals in the world. • Pine Bluff, Arkansas, was established as a town in the 1800s. An area of pine trees on a bluff overlooking the Arkansas River was chosen as a good location for settlers that would provide safety from annual floods. • Another Pinebluff (one word, for this town) was established as an area seeking to attract Northeastern folks to move south for the “healthful advantage of pine-scented air.” This tourist town in North Carolina didn’t really succeed in tourism in the late 1800s but today remains a small town built among pine trees.

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Colonoscopy Screening has Proven Track Record I have just had another colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer, part of a ritual that began at 40. Five of my father’s siblings died from the disease, my mother was diagnosed with colon cancer, and her brother succumbed from the disease at a young age. On two separate occasions, including the most recent test, a small polyp was identified. Thanks to compulsive screening, not a single member of my generation has been diagnosed with colon cancer. Anyone who has had a colonoscopy will tell you that the worst part is not the screening, but rather the preparation. One day prior to the test, it is clear liquids only and a gallon of polyethylene glycol (GoLytely), which must be finished within four hours. Though the mixture is a painful concoction to stomach (I felt like GoLytely was bubbling up through my nose, eyes and ears), by the next day my colon was as clear as a whistle. The procedure itself is simple. But because the test can be very uncomfortable, I willingly received an intravenous injection of Versed, which causes sedation and memory loss, and Demerol to help reduce pain. Some people attempt to do the procedure without sedation or analgesia, although I strongly recommend against it. However, Versed does affect memory. For this reason, you should avoid driving after the procedure and should probably take the day off from work. My family history of colon cancer is particularly serious, though common. Colon cancer affects men and women equally and about a third of the cases have a strong family history of the disease. Each year, approximately 150,000 patients are diagnosed as having colon cancer and 50,000 of these will die, making colon cancer the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Fortunately with earlier diagnosis, prevention strategies and newer approaches to treatment, death rates from cancer appear to be declining. Although most cancer screening should begin at age 50, high-risk individuals, such as myself, should begin screening at age 40. A person is at high risk if more than one family member has had colon cancer, if the disease was diagnosed under age 45, if it is present in more than one generation, or if a close relative has had 10 or more polyps identified during colonoscopies. A person is also at high risk of colon cancer if other cancers, such as breast, lung, prostate or kidney, are common in the family medical history. With the controversy regarding unnecessary biopsies after mammogram screenings for breast cancer and PSA (prostate-specific antigen) screenings for prostate cancer, some patients have become wary of too much cancer screening.

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CASEY’S CORNER (from page 9) without tears. Life’s challenge is to turn our anguish into gold. Love at ﬁrst sight sometimes pans out. More often, it serves up a hefty dose of fool’s gold with a side of regret. On the ﬂip side, a clear-eyed dedication to those relationships that are meant to last a lifetime can yield the real stuff. As the parents and guardians of the innocent, it’s our duty to know the difference. Woof! Patrick J.Matthew Flynn “Uncle Matty” Margolis is co-author Dog trainer of 18 Business books about dogs, a behaviorist, a popular radio and Card, B&W, 26x television guest, and host of the PBS series “WOOF! It’s a Approval/Final Corrections due: Dog’s4Life!” Read all of UncleFeb. Matty’s p.m., Monday, 8, columns 2010 at the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com, and visit him at http:// www.unclematty.com. Send your questions to dearuncle. gazette@unclematty.com or by mail to Uncle Matty at P.O. Box 3300, Diamond Springs, CA 95619. COPYRIGHT 2010 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC.

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most of her life as a stay-at-home mom, but she has worked enough to earn a small Social Security check. Can she ﬁle for her own Social Security now and then switch to higher beneﬁts on my record when she turns 66?

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I am 74 and still working full time. I have health coverage provided by my employer, so I have never taken Part B of Medicare. But I wonder if I should sign up for it now. Some people have told me that Medicare Part B provides better coverage than my employer’s plan. What should I do?

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Keep Driving Longer The National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration, along with the American Medical Association, have created an updated version of “The Physician’s Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers.” That’s us. The purpose of the book is to help physicians evaluate our ability to continue driving. The goal, of course, is to prevent injury and death. According to studies, those of us in the 65 to 74 age group have the highest rate of deaths caused by motor vehicle injury. In the group that’s age 75 and above, driving-accident deaths rank second, after falls. The reason is because we’re more likely to have disease and medication issues than any other age group. Doctors, they say, can help keep us safe on the road by doing periodic evaluations. The Guide lists the steps doctors should follow, including evaluating medical conditions, drugs prescribed and the concern of the patient and family members. In fact, it might be those family members who first notice that we’re not driving the way we used to. One of the steps doctors can take is to refer us to a driver rehabilitation specialist. If you want to be sure that your driving skills stay up to par, here are some suggestions:  Check in with a driver rehabilitation specialist for a review of your skills. Get your eyes checked twice a year. Ask your doctor if any of your prescriptions could interfere with safe driving. Take a safe-driving class for seniors. Check the AARP Web site (www.aarp.org) self-paced online Driver Safety program, or call 1-888-227-7669 to find refresher classes in your area. Both cost less than $20 and can be very worthwhile. Stay physically fit. Look at SeniorDrivers.org for exercises that keep you flexible. Keep driving. Your skills behind the wheel will stay sharp if you drive as long as you safely can. 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.

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This season of “The Celebrity Apprentice” is really good so far. I love the different personalities clashing as they tr y to work together on their challenges. I was wondering, who decides what the challenges will be? --Hank F., via e-mail

Ivanka Trump, wunderkind daughter of mogul Donald Trump, recently revealed on Twitter that they all -- Ivanka, Donald and brother Donald Jr.--throw out ideas for all the different challenges and then decide collectively which ones they’ll do throughout the season. Next season “The Apprentice” is going back to its original format of casting regular people to compete for a job within the Trump empire. If you are interested in auditioning, go to nbc.com for all the details. ***

The USA Network’s popular drama centering on a Deputy U.S. Marshall for the Federal Witness Protection program began its third season on March 31. The show has moved to Wednesday nights at 10/11 p.m. Central. Season Three will consist of 16 episodes -- and if you need to catch up on any previous episodes, season one and two are available on DVD. ***

Were Jordan and Jeff, teammates from “The Amazing Race,” on “Big Brother” together? --Lee R., via e-mail

Jordan Lloyd and Jeff Schroeder met while they both were contestants on “Big Brother 11” in 2009. As you may know, Jordan won a half-million dollars on the show, and also walked away with Jeff’s heart. Jordan was unable to repeat her winning magic, as the pair was eliminated from “The Amazing Race” in March. Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her at letters@cindyelavsky.com. For more news and extended interviews, visit www.celebrityextraonline.com and twitter. com/Celebrity_Extra.

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Have you ever found yourself hitting the ball great at the driving range, only to see all that disappear on the course? It could be that the ball at the range is always level to your feet, but on the hilly course your setup is always changing. To overcome these terrain changes, you ﬁrst need to assess your lie. Is the ball above or below your feet? In the photo I’ve drawn a line to represent my “foot level”. In this case the ball is several inches above that line, which means I need to make two adjustments to my setup: 1) I need to grip down an inch off the top of the club to shorten the shaft. 2) I need to be taller in the legs with less angle in my back. My swing will also need some adjusting. My right foot needs to push my hip up through the ball to avoid hitting it fat, and I’ll ﬁnish with my hips and shoulders level to the horizon. This swing is somewhat similar to a baseball swing, more horizontal than “down” to the ball. Your goal is to adjust your setup according to your lie and have the clubhead make a clean bush of the grass through the ball. Once you’ve learned to adapt to the slopes this way, youll be producing the best shots possible.

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NECESSARY SKILLS (continued): • Sewing a Button. Whether you’re male or female, buttons tend to pop off at the most inopportune times. It is definitely handy to keep a small sewing kit nearby (in your desk, jacket, purse, or car) so that you can quickly repair the problem. Even amateur sewers can accomplish enough of a “fix” to keep from having to walk into that important meeting with a safety pin holding your collar shut. • What to do when Lightning Strikes. There are many myths about the actions to take when you’re stuck outdoors during an electrical storm. The number of deaths and injuries have risen as a result. Be smart. Read up on what not to do and where not to be during an electrical storm.

Play Better Golf with JACK NICKLAUS • How to Read an Electric Meter. The ability to read the dials on your electric meter adds a level of protection between you and your lo�� cal utility company. Once you read the meHRS: MIN: ter, you can estimate your electric bill based �� on the kilowatt/hour rates from your utility bill. (Yes, meter readers make mistakes!) This knowledge can also serve to alert you to any sudden increase in usage, which might signal a faulty electrical appliance or unauthorized use of your service by a neighbor. • Basic Bathroom Repair. Of all the plumbing fixtures in our homes, none is more essential than a functioning toilet. And when one overflows after 5 p.m., you’ll probably pay overtime rates to get the problem repaired. But there are a few “do-it-yourself” fixes that novices can employ to keep their facilities operational, such as flapper valve, fill valve and seal ring replacement. • Read Tidbits Each Week. It provides you with a much-needed dose of infotainment! Information in the Tidbits® Paper is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

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