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A-12 Wednesday, October 24, 2018 The Press-Dispatch JOHN HURLEY FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE • Strong Schools • Strong Communities • Strong Citizens Paid for by Hoosiers4Hurley, Beth Packer Treasurer www.Hurley4Hoosiers.com Hurley4Hoosiers @Hurley4Hoosiers @Hurley4Hoosiers ENDORSED BY: • Indiana State Teachers Association • Network for Public Education • American Federation of Teachers Indiana • United Autoworkers of America • United Mine Workers of America • Indiana Young Dems • Indiana 8th District Democratic Party SUPPORTED BY: • United Steel Workers Local 104 • IBEW Local 16 • Teamsters Local 215 JOHN HURLEY That was one of your best decisions. This is too. When you took hold of that wheel, you unleashed a world of possibilities. Keep on exploring them. Give us a call today. A S S I S T E D L I V I N G | S K I L L E D N U R S I N G R E H A B I L I T A T I O N | L O N G T E R M C A R E | A N D M O R E 8 1 2 3 5 4 3 0 0 1 | A M B E R M A N O R H C . C O M | Electrical problem causes scare A Winslow family had a scare early Friday morning when an outlet overheated. Bart Stemle of the Winslow Fire Department said the residence of Chris and Tiffani Britton was filled with smoke when an outlet was overloaded. "I was told there were sparks shooting from an outlet. When I went inside the room was filled with smoke," said Stemle. He said the Winslow Fire Department exhausted the residence of the smoke and told Brittons to get an electrician. Stemle said there was a six outlet in the wall that had a six outlet circuit strip plugged into it that overloaded the circuit. The call was received at about 2 a.m. for the 104 Bluff St. residence. Firemen were on the scene about 40 minutes. Screening methods that can detect cancer early Cancer does not discrim- inate based on race, gender or age, and many people have been or know some- one who has been diagnosed with this potentially deadly disease. Cancer is often unpredict- able, but many cancers can be found in the early stag- es before they have had the chance to metastasize. In many instances, the earli- er cancer is detected, the more treatable it is, accord- ing to the American Cancer Society. People often wonder what they can do to protect them- selves against cancer. Rou- tine screenings are one of the most effective ways to combat cancer. WHAT IS A CANCER SCREENING? The National Cancer In- stitute says cancer screen- ings check for cancer in peo- ple who have no symptoms. Common cancer screen- ings include colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, mammo- grams, Pap tests, visual skin examinations, and any pre- ventative visual or tactile examinations of parts of the body for lumps and abnor- malities. Other screening tests can include specific blood tests, such as Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) for prostate cancer, CA-125 for ovarian cancer and the alpha-feto- protein blood test used in conjunction with an ultra- sound to detect liver cancer. Cancer screenings are not always part of annual physi- cals. However, doctors may suggest screenings based on patients' family histories or other risk factors. In addi- tion, some doctors may rec- ommend cancer screenings as their patients age, as age is one of the biggest risk fac- tors for many cancers. PEOPLE CAN BE HEALTH ADVOCATES There are more than 200 types of cancer that can cause many different symp- toms, advises Cancer Re- search UK. It is not possible to know them all, but gener- ally people are good at rec- ognizing when they're feel- ing normal and when they're exhibiting symptoms that suggest something is awry. Knowing oneself and know- ing when something seems strange can help men and women advocate for their own health. Individuals should feel comfortable addressing their concerns with a physi- cian and asking if screening methods or other tests may be applicable in certain sit- uations. OTHER CANCER TESTS Because screening and testing comes with certain risks and the possibility for false positives or negatives, not to mention sometimes exorbitant costs, patients and doctors often discuss the pros and cons of cancer screenings before going for- ward with the tests. Imaging procedures may be used in conjunction with lab tests to rule out certain cancers. Such procedures include: • CT scan: an x-ray image of internal organs • nuclear scan (radionu- clide scan): a specialized ra- dioactive scan to create pic- tures of bones and organs • ultrasound: use of ra- dio waves to map out inter- nal images • PET scan: use of a trac- er injection to map how tis- sues are working, among other tests Doctors may also recom- mend biopsies, which re- move a small portion of tis- sue to test for cancer. Men and women curious about cancer screenings should consult with their doctors and ask pertinent questions about potential side effects, preparing for screenings and interpreting the results. Taking charge of one's health can help catch cancer in its earliest stages. Learn how to carve a better pumpkin Toothy grins and a mes- merizing orange glow help make jack-o'-lanterns cap- tivating sights come Hal- loween. Pumpkin carving is an autumn tradition and runs the gamut of simple de- signs to more intricate art- work worthy of any medium. Although anyone can grab a pumpkin and get started, when done correctly, jack-o'- lantern designs can last for several days. • Start with a fresh pumpkin. Look for pump- kins that have a thick, green stem. These usually are fresh and haven't been han- dled much. A thick stem also may indicate fleshier pump- kin walls that can be carved more easily. Avoid pumpkins that are soft or full of blem- ishes, or those that have dried, shriveled stems. • Cut a hole in the back. Rather than impeding the structural integrity of the pumpkin by cutting off the top and the stem for interi- or access, cut a hole in the back of the pumpkin. This will still make it easy to reach inside and clean out the pumpkin. • Scoop out the pulp and seeds. Be sure to thor- oughly clean the inside of the pumpkin. Leaving the pulpy, stringy matter and seeds inside can cause the pumpkin to rot that much faster and produce a foul odor. Scoopers, spoons and even hand shovels can help. • Keep it cool. Heat can adversely affect carved pumpkins, so work in a cool area and store the pumpkin in a cold garage or refriger- ator if you need a few extra days before displaying it. Al- so, carving experts suggest using an electric light inside rather than a candle; by us- ing a candle, you're essen- tially cooking the pumpkin from the inside. • Work in your lap. When carving faces or intri- cate designs, looking down onto the pumpkin provides more control. • Don't cut all the way through. Many pumpkin de- signers end up shaving or scraping off the outer rind of the pumpkin, but leave a delicate orange film under- neath. Light can still shine through, but the design will not collapse on itself as easi- ly if you were to cut straight through the pumpkin wall. Experiment with different tools to achieve the desired look. • Maintain the fresh- ness. Rubbing exposed ar- eas of the pumpkin flesh with petroleum jelly may help keep the pumpkin moist. Some designs will last for a few days. However, since pumpkins are highly perishable, it's wise to wait to carve until a day or two before putting a pumpkin on display.