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other vets to Washington, D.C., to visit the National World War II Memorial, all sponsored by Honor Flight.

Nearly 60 years after the war ended, the United States built a national memorial to the

men and women who valiantly served. By that time, many octogenarian veterans were unable to travel to the nation’s capital because of health or

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Veteran Honored at Washington, D.C., War Memorial

By Ann Reilly Cole ~ the journal

Harrison Park resident Bob Malmeritch began his stint in the United States Coast

Guard in 1943 patrolling a five-mile stretch of the Northern California coast on horseback. By the time he completed his service in 1946, he had been assigned to a Liberty Ship and had carried out some 20 trips across the Atlantic ocean transporting military troops and equipment to the shores of Europe during World Word II.

After his discharge, Malmeritch went on with his life as many vets did, going on to raise families, attend college under the GI Bill and work to earn a living in the country they had proudly served.

These veterans often did not give much thought to their hero status or talk about military life.

Recently, Malmeritch had an opportunity to reconsider the value of the sacrifice he made for his country when he was able to travel with about 85

From left, Donna Hester, Bob Malmeritch, Will Forman and Dave Hester near the Lincoln Memorial. PHOTO COURTESy OF DONNA HESTER

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The clock started at 7 p.m. on a Friday night, and before the earth spun twice on its axis, Pine Hills resident Terry Ross, co-owner of Life In Reels Productions, and her team of 50, produced a comedy short for the 48 Hour Film Project in San Diego.

Her film, “The Last Resort,” won the Spirit Award as the film that best exemplified teamwork and creativity. It was the Audience Choice runner-up at the 48 HFP Festival and went on to be included in the Best of 48 Hour Films for a screening at the 2014 San Diego Film Festival. The film’s next screening will be at the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema from Jan. 6 to 11.

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Linked by PrayerBy Ann Reilly Cole ~ the journal

W hen she was a girl, Cindy McGrath’s mom kept her busy each

Christmas season making paper chains to decorate the family Christmas tree. Now, as direc-tor of the Children’s Religious Education program at Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, McGrath thought it would be a fun idea to engage the youth in collecting prayer

slips from the community and link them together to make a prayer chain they could submit to Guinness Book of World Records.

With more than 800 prayers collected from as far away as oregon and Washington state, the group used the colorful, heartfelt rings to decorate a tall pine tree in the corner of the church parking lot on Dec. 20 and posted a film of the event

Hundreds of collected prayer slips linked together were used to decorate the church’s tree.

PHOTO By CINDy MCGRATH

on YouTube.“We really want this to be a

community event, to have fun and remember this is not meant to be a season of stress, but a season of prayer,” said McGrath.

If successful, this would be the first entry in its category

for the record book and make Saint Elizabeth’s the first world record holder of the longest prayer chain.

McGrath hopes to double the number of collected prayers in time for next Christmas. n

The community came together to decorate the tree. PHOTOS By ANN REILLy COLE

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Captain Earl Morse founded Honor Flights Network to create a way for these vets to see the memorial built in their honor. Soon, hubs sprang up around the nation, enabling vets all around the country to travel to Washington, D.C., at no cost.

Established a few years ago, Honor Flights San Diego serves San Diego-area vets. Those who want to make a Tour of Honor trip must submit an application and wait for an opening. Two annual Honor Flights from San Diego provide volunteer guard-ians to travel with the veterans and take care of all the details.

Now 91 years old, Malmeritch, who hadn’t been to Washington in many years, learned about the program on

the Internet and thought he would give it a try. A year and a half after he applied, he got word that he was on the list for the october 2014 trip.

Excitement began with a USo sendoff and mail-call delivery on the outbound plane ride. Working with local schools, Scout troops, friends, families and associates of the vets, guardians solicited letters of gratitude for

the veterans to open and read during the flight.

Malmeritch’s guardian, Donna Hester, arranged for letters from his nine children and even a recognition from Hidden Hills, Calif., where he had served on the city council and as mayor many years ago.

The 48-hour whirlwind excursion included a visit to all nine war memorials, the Washington Navy Yard museum, meals, local transportation and accommodations. Malmeritch liked seeing the sights, spend-ing time with other veterans and getting to know Hester and her husband.

“We were overwhelmed with Bob’s extensive knowl-edge about the war,” said Hester.

She documented special moments during the trip so Malmeritch could simply focus on enjoying the meaningful experience. She collected the photos in an album, which she sent to him after the trip. Considering that he lost all of his photos in the Cedar fire, the new album is a special remembrance.

“By the time they are on their way home, the veterans have bonded and have a lot to talk about,” said Hester. “They share war memories with each other, some talking about them for the first time.”

After the veterans’ return flight, a thousand people

packed the lobby of San Diego International Airport to welcome them home. USo members, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and school groups — cheering, clapping, waving flags and holding military photos of the veterans — displayed gratitude to the heroes. Typical of the humility that marks their generation, the returning veter-ans wondered why all the fuss.

The welcome home gave Malmeritch a sense of how deeply the nation still values his service all those years ago.

“Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, military groups and a lot of people showed up,” said Malmeritch. “Little kids hand you a flag and a lapel pin. You figure, well, there’s hope.” n

Bob Malmeritch looks over a photo album made for him by Donna Hester. PHOTO By ANN REILLy COLE

A patriotic crowd welcomes home the war heroes at San Diego International Airport.

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Broken windows, discharged fire extinguishers and graffiti were among the

calling cards of vandals who had been defacing Julian Union High School from July through

December of last year. The destructive deeds came

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Law Enforcement Team Stops Vandalism Spree

three teens and took them into custody in the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 7.

In the weeks and months leading up to the arrest, local sheriffs set a goal and made a plan to catch those respon-sible for the crimes. Working in cooperation with JUHS Principal/Superintendent David Schlottman, deputies stepped up surveillance and security procedures while the school board upgraded security sys-tems with cameras and lighting at the school, increasing the odds that the vandals would be caught before long.

While on surveillance at 2 a.m. the day of the arrests, Farr called in deputies when he observed two people in the act of spray-painting graffiti on school property. A foot chase ensued as deputies closed in. The first suspect was in custody within an hour of the initial observation. Through diligent police work two more suspects were arrested and taken into custody by 5 a.m.

Julian has the advantage of having four resident deputy sheriffs and CHP officers who know the community well and who have a vested interest in keeping it safe. Their combined knowledge of neighborhoods and relationships in the com-munity facilitate the gathering of intelligence and enable them to put pieces together and create a picture of what is happening. Because it is their community, too, they’re willing to do whatever it takes to solve crimes.

“Anybody who thinks they’re going to get away with doing this kind of damage, they may get away with it at first, but we’re going to catch them,” said Deputy Rembold, who worked on the case.

He also credits the commu-nity for helping throughout the investigation.

“We couldn’t have done it without the cooperation of Mr. Schlottman and the school board,” he said.

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Eager to move on past the offensive incident and to not give undue attention to the criminal activity, Schlottman had a crew removing the graffi-ti by Monday morning after the arrest. The school’s insurance company covered the $40,000 cost to replace broken win-dows, repair locks, clean up the silicon dust from the fire extin-guishers and remove the graffiti that covered several exterior walls, windows and sidewalks. The school did have to pay a $1,000 deductible, which Schlottman will seek to have recouped as part of the restitu-tion when the case goes before a judge. Since the school con-tracts with insurance through a big consortium, rates are not likely to go up as a result of the claim.

“This incident was an unfor-tunate disappointment, and the people who did this are not representative of our students,” said Schlottman, who also expressed relief that the worst is over and gratitude to the sheriffs who made the arrests. n

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Julian’s Steve Logan can live out a dream in June because he’s been invited to drive his sprint car on

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He’ll join hundreds of others taking part in the Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational June 10 to 14, when they test their skills on the historic 2.5- mile track.

It’ll rekindle some memories for 68-year-old Logan, who was born in

Indianapolis and with his family made many ritualistic visits to the speedway for qualifications and the race in the 1950s. The family moved to California in 1954.

“It’s an honor for a guy who has always been passionate for open-wheel racing who gets invited back to his hometown,” he said.

And, he’ll campaign and exhibit both cars later on a tour of short tracks in the Midwest, which will include Anderson and Terre Haute in Indiana, and Belleville, Kan.

He acquired the two racecars more than 12 years ago from Jimmy Wood and Johnny Moorhouse.

Wood, a Santa Ysabel rancher, was a featured modified sportsman driver at old Balboa Stadium and once campaigned in South Africa and New

Zealand in sprint cars. Moorhouse, known locally as owner of the only gas station in Julian, was a West Coast midget champion with 56 main event victories.

Logan’s racing experience had been limited to exhibitions at small tracks in California and Arizona. He’s president of the United Racing Association, which

Taking a Few Laps at Indy represents many drivers who share Logan’s veteran car experiences.

He did drive a quarter-midget and had a brief trial in a modified at the Cajon Speedway complex.

Instead, he chose a career on two wheels, working 30 years as a California Highway Patrol motorcycle cop, patrolling the backcountry and Borrego Springs.

“My wife, Roxie, and I will drive our motor home back there,” he said. “We have an enclosed trailer for the midget and sprint car.”

Logan recently moved back to Julian after living four years in Lake Havasu where he spent considerable time practicing on the racetrack there.

“Last year was the first time the vintage cars were given the chance to drive at Indianapolis Speedway,” he said. “That’s when I found out I could drive

my sprinter there. “For three days, we’ll be able to run

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He figures he’ll be joined by more than 20 other “Walter Mitty” types with a heavy foot.

The event will showcase a wide variety of oval racecars, including many that competed in Indianapolis 500s. other vintages will be from NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series, Formula one, Grand-Am, SCCA and Trans-Am.

The popular Indy Legends Pro-Am Charity race will return on June 13, pairing veteran Indianapolis 500 driv-ers with amateur racing partners for a 45-minute race on the road course.

Cars competing in the Legends Pro-Am Charity race will be 1963-72 Ford Mustangs and Chevrolet Corvettes and Camaros.

You might say Logan will be surrounded by a lot of talent. n

ThE TERRiToRY. . . Julian and BeyondBy Johnny McDonald ~ the journal

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minutes in length, and just 15 minutes before the clock starts ticking, filmmakers randomly select their film’s genre, are given a character name and occupation, a prop and a line of dialogue that must appear in the film.

Ross, whose company is currently in postproduction for her feature-length film “Carving a Life,” shot on location in Julian more than a year ago, says that one of the hardest things about film-making is actually completing a project. Participation in the 48 HFP provides a great impetus for such an accomplishment.

“The 48 Hour is like film

boot camp,” said Ross. “It’s fun and can be very rewarding, both creatively and by gaining exposure in festivals.”

The film initially began as a class project, and Ross includes advanced students from her Acting Professionally classes in her 48 HFP films. For this year’s entry, she chose a court-room setting to better accom-modate a large cast. Since a courtroom lends itself to necessary characters — judge, attorneys, plaintiff, witnesses, etc. — Ross was able to do some casting before writing the script.

After randomly drawing the comedy genre, Ross’ first

challenge was let go of her idea of a courtroom thriller or mystery and come up with a funny concept. She and co-author Lisa Bruhn researched actual court trials from 1962 that might lend themselves to comedy and discovered the last-known case of “resorting,” which is a euphemism for infidelity on the part of a married person. They began writing a script with their actors in mind.

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off to editors who went to work cutting out whatever was not essential to the story

to fit it into the tight time limit, and enhancing the story with sound.

The finished product, shown in black and white, presents a “Mad Men” look

with its 1960s-era style and includes many comical moments.

Ross intends to keep returning to the 48 HFP to do more short films as well as continuing to submit “The Last Resort” to other film festivals. n

From left, Joanna Burke, Emily Fajcic and Jalal Nuhailly appear in “The Last Resort” as members of the jury.

“The Last Resort” won a coveted spot on the IIFC lineup for 2015.


Committed writers are invited to an introductory meeting for a new Ramona/Julian Writing Group open to residents of Ramona, Julian and the backcountry.

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Porter Inducted into San Diego Hall of ChampionsBy Bobbi Zane ~ the journal

Longtime Julian track coach Bill Porter was inducted into the prestigious San

Diego Hall of Champions as a CIFSDS High School Coaching Legend at the 16th annual induction banquet

on Nov. 12.Porter, who served as track

and field coach at Julian Union High School from 1989 to 2011, was honored for his impressive record as a winning coach at the school. He coached both girls and boys track and cross country. As head coach, his teams won a combined 19 championships.

Porter came to coaching with an unusual point of view. He recalled his own academic difficulty at the Army and Navy Academy. “School was a struggle for me in my early years. I was a poor reader, speller and not good with numbers.”

But he discovered he could run fast, setting a school record in the 660-yard run. The victory sparked his attitude toward himself and his teachers.

“I went on to be a success-ful track athlete at the academy, which was my ticket to higher personal self-worth.”

The can-do attitude informed

his running and coaching career. “It was my hope that I would provide such a spark that it would set some student athletes on a positive life path.”

His vision worked, as many of his former students have thanked him for the support and personal interest in them.

His efforts to support each of his team members earned Porter one of 13 statewide CIF Model Coach awards in 2007. This award recognizes coaches who are positive role models for their student athletes. These are the ethical values that foster success in life for young peo-ple: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and good citizenship.

A San Diego native, Porter grew up in La Jolla. He attended Cal Western University and served in Vietnam as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1965. He taught at Julian Union High School before restarting the cross country and

Retired Julian Union High School track coach Bill Porter was inducted into the San Diego Hall of Champions.

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track and field programs there in 1989.

While Porter was running through the forests surrounding Julian, he also established him-self as creative artist, working on a number of projects with internationally known artist James Hubbell. A master artist blacksmith, Porter has created art that has been shipped all

over the world. Local examples may be seen at the gateway to Volcan Mountain and the entrance to the Julian Library, which Porter constructed based on a Hubbell design. Porter has also served as president of the Julian Community Services District, which supplies water to the town site. n

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constituents, and I appreciate everyone who takes time to attend and share their ideas and work with me to improve our

state. Forty to 60 percent of my bill ideas come from this event. My constituents’ ideas make me a better legislator.”

Those who attended had an opportunity not only to share their ideas to improve the government but also mingle with their neighbors and community partners.

Many guests shared their ideas or concerns with Senator Anderson, and for those who wished, their meeting was fol-lowed by a photo opportunity with the senator.

Attendees had the oppor-tunity to taste a variety of different plates and to listen to East County Youth Symphony’s beautiful tunes.

Thanks to commu-nity partners like Nothing Bundt Cakes, Souplantation, Eastbound Bar and Grill, and many more, Anderson’s Holiday

Legislative open House felt more like a big family get-together than a community event. People from all ages

enjoyed the night of joyful music and delicious food.

Among the community partners who participated in the open house and came back again this year were the students and teachers of Grossmont Union High School District’s Career Technical Education. Students in the floral design and culinary arts programs showcased what they have learned through the school year by presenting tasty desserts and beautiful floral arrangements.

Gary Schwartzwald, director of GUHSD’s career technical education program, said, “Providing authentic learning is part of how career technical education programs help prepare students to be college- and career-ready at graduation. We are happy to be invited back to Senator Anderson’s Holiday Legislative open House again this year to show off our students’ achieve-ments in culinary arts and floral design skills.”

The enthusiastic and talented Youth Choir of San Diego put on a spectacular performance, and the crowd

joyfully danced and sang with them.

Those unable to attend this year’s Holiday Legislative open House are welcome to submit their legislative ideas by calling Senator Anderson’s office at 619-596-3136 or emailing him at [email protected]. n

Susan Powell is legislative intern for Senator Anderson.

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More than 3,000 community members gathered at California

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at Toyota of El Cajon on Dec. 10. Anderson was thrilled to

meet his constituents and said, “My job is to make government work for those I represent. The Holiday Legislative open House makes me accountable to my

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East County youth Symphony performed at the open house. PHOTO By NICK FIRE


Some people may find it strange to withstand freezing temperatures and gusty winds for hours on end just to stand in the center of Times Square in New York City to catch a glimpse of a bejeweled ball drop at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. Yet this tradition may seem tame when compared to other unique rituals that take place around the world come New Year’s Eve.

North Americans may be singing “Auld Lang Syne” and toasting to good fortune with a glass of bubbly, but elsewhere traditions can be somewhat more eccentric. In some spots of South America, for example, revelers put on brightly colored underwear to ring in the New Year. Red underpants signal a person looking for love, while yellow means they’re seeking money. The following are some other unique New Year’s traditions.

· Tossing the dishes: In Denmark, individuals toss dishes at other people’s front doors. Those who end up with the greatest number of broken dishes at their home’s threshold are considered lucky, as they have an abundance of loyal friends.

· Right foot: Start off the new year on the right foot by literally stepping forward with your right foot at exactly 12 a.m. in Argentina.

· Burning in effigy: People in Ecuador burn photographs and paper-filled scarecrows at midnight. This is to look away from the past and bring good fortune for the future.

· Good grapes: Spain resi-dents attempt to stuff 12 grapes in their mouths at midnight. If they are successful, they are expected to achieve good luck for the next year.

· Dressing in white: Residents of Brazil dress all in white on New Year’s Eve to ward away bad spirits. Many also gather at the beach to toss floral offerings into the water to appease the goddess Yemaja, in the hopes she will grant them requests for the upcoming year.

· Good travels: In Colombia, people walk around

their blocks with empty suitcases to encourage traveling in the new year.

· Ringing bells: Japanese ring all of their bells 108 times in accordance with the Buddhist belief that this will bring cleanliness. People in Japan also believe it is good luck to begin the new year smiling.

· Putting up your dukes: Every year at the end of December, people in a small Peruvian village engage in fist fights to settle all of their differences. Afterward, they begin the new year with a clean slate.

· First foot: Immediately after the clock strikes 12, the people of Scotland start first-footing. This means being the first person across a friend or neighbor’s threshold bear-ing gifts of food, whiskey and financial prosperity. People in Greece celebrate in much the same way via the tradition of Pothariko.

· Molten tin: In Finland, residents find the nearest piece of tin to melt. The molten tin is poured into a horseshoe-shaped ladle and then dropped into cold water. The random shapes that form are interpreted in various ways to indicate what’s to come in the year ahead.

· Feats of skill: Single women in Belarus spend New Year’s Eve hoping to increase their odds of getting married. Ladies compete in games to see who will be the next to get hitched. These games may include seeing who will be the first to be approached by a rooster. The winner is the next person to become betrothed.

· Appliance toss: In down-town Johannesburg, South African locals throw old appli-ances out of their windows to ring in the new year.

· All things round: Round-shaped foods are served and consumed in the Philippines. Filipinos believe round shapes that represent coins symbolize prosperity.

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The contest welcomes photos taken within the park and is open to photographers of all ages.

Photos may be entered in six categories, including desert plants, desert animals, desert landscapes, people enjoying the desert, back and white, and macro photography.

A youth division is for photographers age 13 and younger, and the adult division is for ages 14 and older. Each photographer may submit up to five photos, with an entry fee of $5 per photo for adults and free for youth.

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The Volcan Mountain Foundation (VMF) and Julian Library will present Creatures of the Mountain, with biolo-gist and tracker Mike Puzzo, an environmental scientist for Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The event will be Jan. 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the library, 1850 Highway 78.

A geology field trip to the Volcan Mountain range and adjacent Elsinore Fault with geologist Fred Jee is set for Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. Suggested donation is $10. RSVP by Feb. 26.

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Julian Doves and Desperados award-win-ning historical comedy skits Sun. at 1, 2 and 3 pm (weather permitting) at the stage area next to Julian Market and Deli. 760-765-1857

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Music at Julian Station Sun. live music 1-4 pm, wine and hard cider tasting, outdoor barbecue, Julian Station, 4470 Hwy. 78. www.julianstation.com

Santa Ysabel Store & Backcountry Visitor Center Fri.-Sun. 11-5, 30275 Hwy. 78, Santa Ysabel. sohosandiego.org/sygs/index.htm

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Guided Nature Hikes schedule and information at [email protected]. 858-674-2275 ext. 12

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Volcan Mountain Foundation art adventures, trail explorations, lectures, educational hikes. 760-765-2300 www.volcanmt.org

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Architectural Review Board first Tues., 7 pm, 2133 Fourth St. 760-765-1343

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Julian Arts Guild meetings second Wed. 4 pm and demonstrations fourth Tues. 6 pm at Julian Library, 1850 Hwy. 78. www.julianartsguild.org

Julian Chamber of Commerce Mixers first Thurs. 5:30–7:30 pm. Location 760-765-1857 www.julianca.com

Julian Chamber of Commerce Board third Thurs. 6 pm, Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. 760-765-1857

Julian Chamber Networking Breakfast third Wed. 8 am. $10/$12. Location 760-765-1857

Julian Community Planning Group second Mon. 7 pm, Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St.

Julian Historical Society fourth Wed. 7 pm, 2133 Fourth St. 760-765-0436

Julian Woman’s Club first Wed. 1 pm, 2607 C St., except July and August. 760-765-4702 www.julianwomansclub.org

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Feeding America produce and staples distribution second and fourth Wednesday at 10 am at the library. Laura Silveria, 619-481-9695.

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We’ve all lost our identity at least three times, says Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, a consumer advocacy nonprofit. More

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• Assume you’ve already been compromised. Whether it’s your baby monitor, your smart TV, the webcam on your laptop or apps you installed on your smartphone or tablet, your antivirus is not enough protection. It’s time to take those devices’ and apps’ privacy policies, and the permissions you grant them, much more seriously.

• Change your passwords — all of them. Do it now, and do it as frequently as you can tolerate. Also, if you don’t want to change it often, then use any unique characters you can think of, such as a dollar sign or exclamation mark, or replace an “o” with a “zero.” This goes a long way in preventing attacks against your password.

• Turn off wireless and geolocation services. Protect your smartphones and tablets by turning off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC and GPS, except when you need them. That way, if you are at a local coffee shop or in a shopping mall, no one can spy on you using a near-vicinity hacking attack, and they can’t track where you were and where you are going on your GPS.

• Assume most of your apps are creepware. Do you really need them? Delete all of the apps you don’t use often. Replace apps that ask for too many permissions and take advantage of too many of your privacy settings, such as GPS, phone and SMS logs, and personal identity information — with similar apps that don’t.

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• Remove third-party Facebook plugins. Third-party plugins are mini-applications designed to eavesdrop on your behavior on Facebook and possibly grab information about your habits within that social network. Some websites you visit will require you to log in using Facebook, and then you have to trust them to connect to your Facebook account. This is very risky. Read their privacy policy and make sure they are a legitimate business before you risk doing this.

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What’s New in Medicare for 2015?By David Sayen

Part B costs will remain the same as in 2014, which is good news for people with

Medicare in 2015.Medicare Part B helps pay

for doctor bills, outpatient care, durable medical equipment, and other items. It requires a monthly premium and an annual deductible. Part B costs

for 2015 will be identical to 2014: $104.90 a month for the premium (for most beneficiaries), and $147 for the deductible.

Most people with Medicare don’t pay any premium for Part A, which helps covers hospital care. But for those who do, the 2015 premium is dropping, from a maximum of $426 per month to $407 per month. The

annual deductible is going up a little, from $1,216 in 2014 to $1,260 in 2015. once you pay the deductible, Medicare covers your first 60 days of hospitalization with no co-insurance.

People with Medicare no longer have co-pays for a long list of Medicare-covered preventive health services, such as shots and screenings intended to keep you healthy and to detect disease in the earliest stages, when it’s most treatable. Services include vaccinations for flu and hepatitis B; screenings for colorectal, breast and prostate cancer; screenings and counsel-ing for diabetes and depression; cardiovascular disease screen-ings; and counseling to help you stop smoking or abusing alcohol.

In addition, you can get a one-time “Welcome to Medicare” visit with your doctor during the first 12 months you’re enrolled in Part B. During this visit you and your doctor can review your medical and social history, and your physician can recommend specific preventive screenings for you, if needed.

Medicare also now covers an annual wellness visit with your doctor, which is intended to develop or update a personal-ized plan to prevent disease or disability based on your current health and risk factors.

Another benefit is a gradual closing of the “donut hole,” or coverage gap, in Medicare Part D, the prescription drug program.

The coverage gap begins after you and your drug plan together have spent a certain amount for covered drugs. In 2015, once you enter the gap, you pay 45 percent of the plan’s cost for covered brand-name drugs and 65 percent of the plan’s cost for covered generic drugs until you reach the end of the gap.

However, not everyone will enter the coverage gap because drug costs won’t be high enough. There’s a full explanation of the coverage gap in the “Medicare & You” handbook for 2015, which is online at www.medicare.gov/pubs/pdf/10050.pdf. The gap is scheduled to be completely closed by 2020.

Finally, Medicare has expand-ed its “Blue Button” feature to

provide better access to your Medicare claims and personal health information. With the Blue Button, you can download 12 to 36 months of claims information for Part A and Part B, and 12 months of claims information for Part D. This information can help you make more informed decisions about your care and give your healthcare providers a more complete view of your health history. You can find the Blue Button at www.my medicare.gov.

once you’ve used the Blue Button, there are health applications and services to analyze your health informa-tion. Visit www.bluebutton connector.healthit.gov to learn about these useful tools and how to protect your health information once it’s in your hands. n

David Sayen is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Territories. You can always get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800- 633-4227).

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A clever idea for holiday collectibles started 34 years ago and is still going strong. It’s the White House

ornaments series that are sold through local post offices. Each one depicts a prominent feature of the nation’s capital or historic event associated with Wash-ington, D.C.

This year’s ornament is in two pieces: a train locomotive and passenger car honoring the administration of Warren G. Harding, who served as president from 1921-23. It is a replica of “The Presidential Special,” the train that car-ried President Harding west at the begin-ning of his transcontinental speaking and sightseeing tour.

Another 2014 ornament is of Truman’s Balcony, added to the White House by President Harry S Truman, the 33rd president of the United States from 1945-53. Truman’s proposal for the bal-cony met with much disapproval nation-wide. He was so determined to replace the canvas canopies on the south face of the White House that he ended up pay-

ing for it himself at a cost of $16,050.74. It was the first exterior change to the White House in 117 years.

The White House, shown in a globe-like setting, is the central point of the 2013 ornament. It honors President Woodrow Wilson, who served two terms of office from 1913-21. The 28th presi-dent was noted for winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919. It was President Wilson’s extraordinary quest for a last-ing world peace that inspired the design of the 2013 ornament. It also shows the American elm tree planted on the north lawn in 1918 by President Wilson.

Abraham Lincoln, the nation’s 16th president, was honored in 2009 for the 200th anniversary of his birth, Feb. 12, 1809. The ornament depicts the Lincoln Memorial that is one of the most visited points of interest on the National Mall in the nation’s capital.

The ornaments may still be available at local post offices, if they didn’t sell out before Christmas. If not, check online at www.whitehouse giftshop.com. n

Popular Ornaments Show Scenes of Nation’s Capital

White House holiday ornaments shown here are, top, Abraham Lincoln Memorial celebrating the 200th year of his birth; bottom left, memorials for Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln; and bottom right, commemorating the Truman Balcony on the White House. PHOTO By CAROL KINNEy

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