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The Special Housing Adaptation(SHA) grant is for injured veterans withother injuries: burns, loss of hands andmore. This grant also can be used threetimes up to the maximum amount, whichis currently $12,756.

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It's this last grant that doesn't get a lotof notice. The GovernmentAccountability Office recently conducteda review of the program's use and discov-ered that since 2006, only 18 veteranshave taken advantage of this grant.

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•Apples and persimmons. Look for ones firm to the touchwith a smooth, bruise-free exterior and good color.

•Apricots, peaches and nectarines. Look for ones soft to thetouch with a supple interior.

•Avocadoes. Look for ones soft to the touch and dark incolor.

•Bananas. Look for ones with good color free of dark spots.•Broccoli and cauliflower. Look for ones with tightly closed

heads, firm stems and good color.•Cabbage and Brussels sprouts. Look for ones with firm,

tightly closed heads.•Cucumbers and zucchini. Look for ones moderate in size

with a uniform diameter.•Grapes. Look for ones with firm, green stems and soft, sup-

ple fruit.•Lemons and limes. Look for ones firm to the touch.•Lettuce. Look for ones with firm, tightly closed heads.

•Onions. Look for ones with several layers of skin intact.•Oranges. Look for ones fairly round in surface, firm to the

touch and evenly colored.•Peppers. Look for ones with good color.•Pineapples. Look for ones uniform in size with good color

and a firm, green top.•Potatoes. Look for ones firm to the touch with good color.•Strawberries. Look for ones slightly firm to the touch and

deep and dark in color.•Tomatoes. Look for ones firm to the touch with good color.•Watermelons. Look for ones fairly heavy in weight with

even color that make a hollow sound upon being tamped.Produce begins spoiling the moment it is harvested, so pay

attention when shopping for it. Buy the freshest you can affordand be wary of good deals. Produce on sale is often older andmore prone to bacteria.

Like a lot of gardeners, you tend to the earth with care and your harvest shows it. Youend up with more fruits and veggies than you can possibly eat. You can some, freeze someand give as much away as you can to friends and family. Sadly, some of what you grow goesto waste, but not this year. You're going to donate all of your extras to help feed the hungry.Here are some tips.

Communication is key when donating fresh produce. Find out before you harvest whatorganizations will take your produce, what and how much of it they will take, and when theywill take it. While some might take anything at any time, others might have more restrictionsin place due to their lack of accommodations for fresh foods.

Harvest the produce when it is ready, preferably early in the morning on the day youintend to deliver it. Do not wait until you are ready. Over-ripe produce spoils rather quickly,and the organization may have to throw out much of what you donated to them.

Read and follow the organizations' guidelines for fresh produce carefully. If they want theproduce as is, take it to them that way. Don't bother to wash, trim and prep it for cooking,unless asked. You never know how the organization intends to use the produce you donate.

Store the produce in cool, dark place until you are ready to transport it. Then pack it wellto reduce the risk of bruising and deliver it during business hours. Do not drop it off beforethe doors open and leave it for birds and other wildlife to pick at.

Take the initiative to donate your extra produce. Sure, it will take some work, but it willall be worth it in the end when nothing you grow goes to waste. You will get a good feelingand may even want to plant more next year just so you can donate it. Just make sure youfind out first what the organizations will need and plant accordingly.

FreezingNot all produce is suitable for freez-

ing. Some, like tomatoes, will turn soggywhen frozen. Freezing works best onproduce that will be cooked before eat-ing. You should pick produce at the peakof flavor early in the morning.

Freeze produce right away. Uponharvest, produce immediately undergoeschemical changes and begins to spoil.Enzymes fade away the color, leachnutrients and tarnish the flavor. To stopthe enzymes in their tracks, vegetablesmust be blanched, that is, boiled orsteamed for a short time and cooled inice water to prevent further cooking.Fruit does not need to be blanched butdoes require the addition of ascorbic acidor some other chemical compound. Withthe enzymes under control, the producemay be frozen.

Use the right supplies. High-qualityfreezer containers or bags, wrap and tapeare a must. Regular supplies will notwork. You need supplies designed to pre-vent freezer burn, like heavy, moisture-proof wrap. For convenience, you may

want to purchase freeze-and-cook bagsthat can blanched and frozen.

Prepare and pack produce well.Wash all produce and prep and pack itaccordingly. While some produce mayneed to be cubed or chopped, others maybe frozen whole. The same goes for thepacking. Fruit may be packed as is orwith sugar or syrup. Vegetables can bedry or tray packed. Dry packing involv-ing tightly packing vegetables into con-tainers or bags, removing as much air aspossible and freezing them. Tray packinginvolves placing individual pieces ontrays and placing the trays into containersor bags for the final freezing. Thismethod works best on peas, corn andbeans.

CanningThe first step in canning is to gather

the necessary supplies. You will needseveral good jars and lids. Make surethey are intended for canning. You willneed to boil the jars and lids to sanitizethem. You will also need a blancher,colander, funnel, jar lifter and a long-handled spoon and ladle.

Select some canning recipes and gath-er the ingredients listed. Do not attemptto make up your own recipes or substitu-tions. Just one mistake could destroy thewhole lot.

Depending upon the recipes you havechosen, you may be using one of twopacking methods: hot pack or raw pack.The hot pack method requires produce tobe boiled in water, syrup or juice beforepacking it into jars. The cold packmethod does not involve heat. You packthe produce into jars and add boilingwater, juice or syrup on top.

Once the jars are packed, you willneed to process them, either through aboiling water bath or pressure canning.The boiling water bath involves boilingjars in a water bath canner for a specifiedamount of time. It is most suitable forhighly acidic foods, like tomatoes, pick-led veggies, fruit and jams and jellies.The pressure canning method involvesheating jars in a pressure cooker to aspecified temperature and time. It is mostsuitable for raw-packed foods low inacidity.

Ripe for the pickin’

Fruits, vegetableshelp fight sicknessand some diseases

Apples: High in fiber with no fat or cho-lesterol, apples are a great snack to curbhunger and keep weight in check. They alsoaid in digestion and contain antioxidants,which may guard against heart disease andsome cancers.

Beets: A good source of biotin, fiber,folic acid, iron, magnesium, niacin, potassi-um and vitamins A and C, beets keep thebody functioning well, in particular theliver. They also keep cerebral and coronaryartery diseases at bay and may even slowdown the development of certain tumors.

Cranberries: Like apples, cranberriescontain antioxidants, which helps protectthe body against heart disease and somecancers. They also contain acids and otherproperties that guard against gum disease,heart disease, kidney stones and urinarytract infections.

Pears: Rich in copper, fiber, folic acid,potassium and vitamins B-1, B-2, C and E,pears keep the digestive system on trackand energy levels high. They also boostimmunity and contain properties that reducefever and inflammation.

Pomegranates: A good source of fiber,potassium and vitamin C, pomegranateskeep the brain and heart healthy and theblood pumping. They are also high inantioxidants, which may help prevent heartdisease and some cancers.

Pumpkins: High in beta-carotene, fiber,potassium and vitamins A and C, pumpkinsmake a great low-calorie snack and wardoff a number of diseases.

Sweet Potatoes: Rich in fiber, iron,potassium and vitamins A, B-6 and C,sweet potatoes do wonders for stomachulcers and help keep blood sugar levels sta-ble.

Here are some tips for selecting best produce

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Bible TriviaBy Wilson Casey

1. Is the Book of Ezra in the Old orNew Testament or neither?

2. From Daniel 4, who had the visionof a tree growing higher and higher untilit could be seen by everyone? Silas,Josiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Solomon

3. Which book could be summarized,"God, why don't you stop bad things fromhappening"? Habakkuk, Zephaniah,Haggai, Malachi

4. What hour mentioned in the Biblemeans the last possible moment some-thing can be done? 1st, 3rd, 11th, 12th

5. From Judges 6, where did Gideonencounter an angel? Prison, Oak tree,Temple, Well

6. What was Adam's occupation inEden? Preacher, Shepherd, Carpenter,Gardener


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If you're a sailor you're probably famil-iar with the hazards of being out on thewater: high seas, storms, hidden reefs. Youprobably wouldn't count whales among thedangers, but you'd be wrong. It seems thaton a recent day sail out of Table BayHarbor in South Africa, a couple on a 30-foot sailboat were whale-watching whenone got too close for comfort. A 40-tonwhale they had been viewing breachedright next to the boat and landed on thedeck, breaking off the mast and thenthrashing around before sliding back intothe water. The whale lost some skin andblubber, but was otherwise unharmed; thecouple were lucky to still have a seawor-thy craft and made it safely back to theharbor.

Statistics show that the average 5-year-old boy today weighs about 10 percentmore and the average 5-year-old girl about8 percent more than children of the sameage in the 1980s.

Those who study such things say thatthe word "daisy" started out as "day's eye"and was shortened over the years.Similarly, "God be with you" became"goodbye" and "whole be thou" became"hello."


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•Wait for the bus to stop before approaching it from the curb.•Do not move around on the bus.•Check to see that no other traffic is coming before crossing.•Make sure to always remain in clear view of the bus driver.

•Children should always boardand exit the bus at locations that

provide safe access to the busor to the school building.

Car•All passengers should

wear a seat belt and/or anage- and size-appropriate carsafety seat or booster seat.

•Your child should ride ina car safety seat with a har-

ness as long as possible andthen ride in a belt-positioning

booster seat. •Your child is ready for a booster seat when she hasreached the top weight or height allowed for her seat, her shoul-ders are above the top harness slots, or her ears have reachedthe top of the seat.

•Your child should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat untilthe vehicle's seat belt fits properly (usually when the child reach-es about 4' 9" in height and is between 8 to 12 years of age). Thismeans that the child is tall enough to sit against the vehicle seatback with her legs bent at the knees and feet hanging down andthe shoulder belt lies across the middle of the chest and shoulder,not the neck or throat; the lap belt is low and snug across thethighs, and not the stomach.

•All children under 13 years of age should ride in the rearseat of vehicles. If you must drive more children than can fit in therear seat (when carpooling, for example), move the front-seatpassenger’s seat as far back as possible and have the child ridein a booster seat if the seat belts do not fit properly without it.

•Remember that many crashes occur while novice teen driv-ers are going to and from school. You should require seat beltuse, limit the number of teen passengers, do not allow eating,drinking, cell phone conversations or texting to prevent driver dis-traction; and limit nighttime driving and driving in inclement weath-er. Familiarize yourself with your state’s graduated driver licenselaw and consider the use of a parent-teen driver agreement tofacilitate the early driving learning process.

Bike•Always wear a bicycle helmet,

no matter how short or long the ride.•Ride on the right, in the same

direction as auto traffic.•Use appropriate hand signals.•Respect traffic lights and stop

signs.•Wear bright color clothing to increase visibility.•Know the "rules of the road."

Walking to School•Make sure your child's walk to a school is a safe route with

well-trained adult crossing guards at every intersection.•Be realistic about your child's pedestrian skills. Because

small children are impulsive and less cautious around traffic,carefully consider whether or not your child is ready to walk toschool without adult supervision.

• If your child is young or is walking to new school, walk withthem the first week to make sure they know the route and can doit safely.

•Bright colored clothing will make your child more visible todrivers.

• In neighborhoods with higher levels of traffic, consider start-ing a “walking school bus,” in which an adult accompanies a groupof neighborhood children walking to school.

You’re never to old to go back to schoolBy Ronda Addy

For one reason or another, you're con-sidering going back to school. You've been

out for so long you're not sure you can do it.Sure, you're older and wiser now, but

you're still going to feel out of placeamong all of those 18-year-olds.You won't have much in commonwith them, and you're not sure how

you are going to balance school, fam-ily and career.

Before returning to school, you needto consider how committed you areand the amount of time you have avail-able. Are you willing to give up your

free time so you can study? Do you havethe time to juggle everything? Being able

to focus and stay committed will give youa better chance of success. If you are hesi-

tant, you might want to start with one ortwo classes and see how things go from

there.Deciding to return to school is just the beginning.

You will need to select a program of study and a degree.You could get a certificate, indicating you have com-pleted a number of courses in a specific area. You couldget an associate's degree, indicating you have completedtwo years of full-time academic study. You could get abachelor's degree, indicating you have completed fouryears of full-time academic study. Should you want tocontinue your studies further, you may get a master's ora doctorate degree. The latter is the highest level of aca-demic study a person can achieve.

The school you attend will depend upon where youplan to live and what's available in that area. You couldselect a school and move there, or you could stay whereyou are and choose among the schools there.Community colleges are designed for two years of studyand award associate's degrees. They cost less than four-year colleges, often have less stringent admissionrequirements and may offer certificate programs and jobtraining programs. Vocational colleges offer a variety oftraining programs in areas such as business, the culinary

arts, paralegal training and fashion design. Public andprivate four-year colleges and universities award bache-lor's degrees in a number of subject areas. They costmore but compensate for that with more financial aid.

If sitting in a classroom doesn't appeal to you, thereare other options. You could study at home through dis-tance-learning schools. These offer classes and assign-ments online. You might also look into the CollegeLevel Examination Program (CLEP). You may earnthree to 12 college credits by taking the CLEP exam anddemonstrating knowledge in a particular subject. Keepin mind this must be backed by work experience, pub-lished works, specialized training, military or communi-ty service, or certification or licensing.

Before going back to school, make sure you haveresearched all your options and know your limitations.Talk to other older students. Ease yourself back into theprocess by taking a few classes that interest you. Attendany campus orientations and learn everything you can.Remember, you are going back to school because youwant to, so relax. It won't be easy, but you just mightenjoy yourself.

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It's August, and that means I'm busilytrying to figure out a way to preserve thesmells and flavors of my favorite vegeta-bles. I enjoy stocking my freezer with thevegetables I've grown or bought in largequantities from local farmers.

Your freezer is one of the best ways topreserve the color and flavor of summerproduce all year long. Here's some greattips for freezing the best selection of yourfavorite summer vegetables and herbs:Can I freeze bell, sweet peppers raw?

If you've picked a peck of peppers andhave too many to eat, try freezing them.Peppers are one of those foods that can bequickly frozen raw without blanching themfirst. The National Center for Home FoodPreservation, hosted by the University ofGeorgia Cooperative Extension Service,offers these guidelines on freezing bell andsweet peppers raw:

Select crisp, tender, green or bright-redpods. Wash, cut out stems, cut in half andremove seeds. If desired, cut into 1/2-inchstrips or rings. Good for use in uncookedfoods because they have a crisper texture,or in cooked foods. Package raw, leavingno headspace. Seal and freeze.

NOTE: To make it easier to removeonly the amount of frozen bell or sweetpeppers needed at one time, freeze slicedor diced peppers in a single layer on acookie sheet with sides. Transfer to a"freezer" bag when frozen, excluding asmuch air as possible from the bag.Can tomatoes be frozen raw?

Like peppers, tomatoes can be frozenraw. Frozen tomatoes are best used incooked foods such as soups, sauces andstews as they become mushy when they'rethawed.

Select firm, ripe tomatoes with deep redcolor. Wash and dip in boiling water for 30seconds to loosen skins. Core and peel.Freeze whole or in pieces. Pack into con-tainers, leaving l-inch headspace. Seal andfreeze.

TIP: Dip just a few tomatoes at a timeinto the boiling water or the water temper-ature may be lowered too much to removethe skins without overheating the toma-toes. Place hot tomatoes in a colander andrinse under cold water to make them easierto handle. A knife with a serrated edgeworks best for cutting tomatoes.How about freezing fresh herbs?

Wash, drain and pat the herbs dry withpaper towels. Wrap a few sprigs or leavesin freezer wrap and place in a freezer bag,then seal and freeze. The frozen herbs canbe chopped and used in cooked dishes.After freezing, the herbs usually are notsuitable for garnish, as they become limpwhen thawed.

TIP: To extend the time frozen fruitsand vegetables maintain good quality,package foods in material intended forfreezing and keep the temperature of thefreezer at 0 F or below. It is generally rec-ommended that frozen vegetables andfruits be eaten within eight months for bestquality.

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chopped1 medium-sized red onion,

minced3 tblspns red wine vinegar2 tblspns olive oilJuice and zest of 1/2 lemon2 tblspns fresh parsley, chopped 2 tblspns fresh basil, chopped1/2 teaspn hot sauce1 teaspn salt1 teaspn fresh ground pepper1/2 teaspn sugar 1/4 teaspn nutmeg1 medium avocado, peeled and

diced, for garnish1 cup herbed croutons, for gar-

nish1. To peel the tomatoes, submerge them

in boiling water for 15 seconds. (Dip just afew tomatoes at a time or the water tem-perature may be lowered too much toremove the skins without overheating thetomatoes.) Place in a colander and rinseunder cold water. The skins should slipright off. Core the tomatoes and gentlysqueeze out the seeds. Chop half of thetomatoes coarsely and puree the other halfin a food processor. Combine the pureeand chopped tomatoes in a large mixingbowl.

2. Add the cucumber, bell pepper,onion, vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice andzest, parsley, basil, hot sauce, salt, pepper,sugar and nutmeg to the tomatoes. Mixgently to blend the ingredients. Cover andrefrigerate for several hours before serv-ing.

3. Serve chilled. Garnish with the avo-cado and herbed croutons, if desired.Makes 6 servings.

Using a small bowl, combine orangejuice, lemon juice, honey, ginger and nut-meg until well-blended. When ready toserve, pour sauce over fruit salad.

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1 (4-serving) package sugar-free vanillacook-and-serve pudding mix

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crust1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheeseSugar substitute to equal 2 tablespoons

sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup fat-free whipped topping1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1. In a large saucepan, combine dry pudding mix,dry milk powder, orange juice and water. Cook overmedium heat until mixture thickens and starts to boil,stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir inpeaches. Spoon hot mixture into pie crust.Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2. In a medium bowl, stir cream cheese with aspoon until soft. Add sugar substitute and vanillaextract. Mix well to combine. Fold in whipped top-ping. Spread mixture evenly over set peach filling.Lightly sprinkle nutmeg over top. Refrigerate for atleast 15 minutes. Cut into 8 servings.

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1. In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon on medium 6 to8 minutes or until crisp and browned. With slottedspoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. If makingahead, cover and refrigerate up to overnight.

2. Drain and discard all but 1 tablespoon fat fromskillet. Add shallots and cook on medium 2 minutesor until golden and tender, stirring occasionally. Add2 1/2 cups corn, shredded potato and paprika. Cook 2minutes, stirring, then add water and cook 7 minutesor until liquid evaporates and vegetables are tender.

3. Remove skillet from heat and transfer cornmixture to blender. Add milk and 1/8 teaspoon saltand puree until mixture is very smooth. Cover andrefrigerate until soup is very cold, at least 3 hoursand up to overnight.

4. To serve, divide among serving bowls. Topwith bacon, cilantro, 1/8 teaspoon freshly groundblack pepper and remaining 1/2 cup corn. Garnishwith paprika. Makes 4 servings.

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turkey breast

1. Cut rind from cantaloupe; cut flesh crosswiseinto 1/4-inch-thick slices (you should have about 1cup).

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3. Starting from end with cantaloupe, tightly rolllavash, jelly-roll fashion. Trim ends if you like. Withserrated knife, cut roll into 4 pieces.

TIP: If lavash seems dry before filling, placebetween dampened paper towels; let stand 10 to 15minutes to soften.

• Each serving: About 285 calories, 4g total fat(2g saturated), 43g cholesterol, 1,100mg sodium, 39gtotal carbohydrate, 22g protein.

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Is a foreclosed homereally a bargain?By David Uffington

We're poised to hit the 1 million mark this year when itcomes to home foreclosures, 100,000 more than last year.

Whether it's being caused by unemployment, or by lenderswho aren't cooperating with homeowners in getting revisedloans written, or lenders who are snowed under by the numberof refinance applications they already have, the bottom line isthat there are many houses that are sitting empty. It's a self-per-petuating cycle: When too many houses in a neighborhood areempty, the values in the whole neighborhood suffer.Homeowners find that they can't sell for enough to pay off theirmortgage. When they walk away, the cycle continues.

At the same time, if you're in the market to buy, be careful ifyou consider buying a foreclosed home. Don't let the lowprices blind you to the realities.

The biggest thing to consider when buying a foreclosedhome: Whoever owned it didn't get to foreclosure overnight. Itwas likely a long, drawn-out financial decline, during whichtime needed repairs might not have been made. Additionallythe house could have remained empty for a very long time,possibly more than a year. This means that mold could be pres-ent, perhaps the result of flooding from frozen and crackedpipes. Animals (even the human kind) could have gotten in anddone damage.

Check the HUD foreclosure website (www.hud.gov/homes)and see if you're interested in any of the homes listed. Studythe reviewer's notes. Look for mentions of mold, flood damage,lead paint and missing appliances, furnace or central A/C unit.The home could have serious damage that's not apparent froma drive-by look.

Sign up with a HUD counselor. Call 1-800-569-4287 to findone near you. The counseling service is free, but extra servicesare not. Be sure you know what is included in the counseling.

If you find a foreclosed home that you like and that doesn'thave too many problems, don't put yourself in a potentially badposition when it comes to taking out a loan. Do your home-work first, as not all lenders will finance a foreclosure, and youcould pay higher interest for a loan.

Even though HUD will have inspected the property, hireyour own inspector.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer readerquestions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possi-ble. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].



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Collect pretty rocks and pebbles fromnature walks or strolls along the beach.When you return home, create "ABC"stones. Rinse off rocks if needed, and let drythoroughly. Paint a design and images on thelarge ones with acrylic paints. Or, use per-manent markers to write single words oralphabet letters on the flat side of each rock.Arrange them in a row to write a poem, sen-tence, name or word. Store the stones in adecorated box and place on your kitchentable, ready to use whenever you feelinspired.Nurture creativity

Play a game by looking around yourhome together with different "glasses." Inother words, think about ways you can use

an object you see for something other thanits intended use. Empty tin cans on thekitchen counter? Turn them upside down,and they could be jungle drums. Plasticdrinking cups? Hold them up to your eyesfor "alien" goggles. See how many newthings you can create with ordinary items.Get organized

Sort through closets, cupboards and draw-ers. Donate children's books and magazinesyou no longer use to a community center orchildren's hospital.

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Provide an incentive of weeding the fami-ly vegetable plot. Hide tiny tokens amongthe crabgrass and the dandelions. Tokens canbe exchanged for rewards, such as a walk tothe playground, a swim at the lake or a bikeride to a favorite destination.Sing-along

On a weekend jaunt in the country, singtogether in the car. Make the harmonizingextra fun by making up new lyrics tofavorite songs. For example, to the tune ofthe song "The Wheels on the Bus," youmight create "the berries in the field are redand sweet." Other traditional songs that workwell are "Oh! Susanna" and "She'll BeComin' Round the Mountain."

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By Matilda CharlesInstead of downsizing, maybe we should call it "right sizing." For

many seniors, that right size is a smaller place. And that means get-ting rid of some belongings that just won't fit.

No matter what you call it, moving can be difficult. There is help,however.

If downsizing involves selling your current property, considerusing an expert. A Seniors Real Estate Specialist is an agent who haspassed special course work and training. To locate one in your area,call a local broker.

If you don't need to sell or buy a property and only need helpwith the actual moving process, consider using a CertifiedRelocation and Transition Specialist. These are people who help withthe planning and moving of those who are age 55 and older. Theywill be able to arrange for packing, moving, sorting, organizing,antiques evaluations and more. Call 1-800-519-7316 for more infor-mation.

Do you really know what you have in terms of value? Have mul-tiple appraisers come out and make offers on items you either don't

want to take with you or haven't decided on. Perhaps learning thatcertain antiques could net you hundreds or thousands of dollars canhelp you decide.

There is a 55-page book by Barbara H. Morris called "Moving forSeniors," a workbook that could be very helpful. It costs $15 butcould be a real sanity saver. It's available atwww.movingforseniors.com, or at Amazon.com for around $10.

If you fear you're going to be "helped" in your move by somegrabby, uncaring people, consider getting this book, too: "Don't TossMy Memories in the Trash - A Step-by-Step Guide to HelpingSeniors Downsize, Organize, and Move," by Vickie Dellaquila. Thebook also is around $10.

Read the reviews on Amazon.com to see if you think the bookswill help you.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader ques-tions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write toher in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].



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