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Many serious illnesses begin with symptoms which seem minor and may be regarded as insignificant by the patient. Today’s column takes the form of a special chart, which you may want to clip and save for your reference. Each of the symptoms listed below can signal the presence or development of cancer. Each of these symptoms can also signal some other disease. For example, rectal bleeding can be a sign of hemorrhoids, overuse of laxatives, polyps, colitis, or diverticulosis. However, it is also an important signal for colon cancer and should never be ignored without a full medical evaluation. REVIEW THIS chart and remember it. If every any of these symptoms arise, report them immediately to your family physician for a full evaluation. So true is the saying, “Better safe than sorry!” WARNING SIGNS OF CANCER 1. Rapid loss of weight in the amount of at least 10 pounds in 10 weeks without apparent cause. 2. A sore, scab, or ulcer in the mouth or on your body that fails to heal within 3 weeks. 3. A MOLE or skin blemish that changes size, shape or color, or that suddenly begins to bleed or itch.

TOs week's menu o! meals served by the Cape May County Nutritional Projat For the Eldaly

Next week's menu: Nov. 7: Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy parslied potatoes, chopped spinach, canned plums, peanut butter cookie. Nov. 8: Holiday (Election Day). Nov. 9: New England clam chowder, deviled crab, Jartar sauce, glazed carrots, chocolate pudding. Nov. 10 and 11: Holiday. All meals are served with whole wheat bread, margarine, and beverage. Snack menus, delivered to the homebound with mobile meals, are: Nov. 7: Ham sandwich, mustard, orange, milk. Nov. 8: Holiday. Nov. 9: Roast beef sandwich, banana, milk Nov. 10 and 11: Holiday.

4. Severe headaches that develop for no known

5. Unusual difficulty in swallowing. 6. HOARSENESS that lasts for a week or more with no apparent cause. 7. A “smoker’s cough” or any other nagging cough which has been worsening. 8. Blood in coughed up phlegm. 9. Persistent indigestion, abdominal pain, or vomiting. 10. MARKED change in normal bowel habits; particularly constipation and narrowed stool. 11. Bowel movements that look black and tarry. 12. Blood coming from the rectum. 13. Recurrent upper or lower abdominal pain, especially if you are over age 40. 14. UNUSUALLY smokybrown, pink or rred looking urine. 15. In men, discomfort or difficulty in urinating or a painless swelling in one testicle. 16. A lump or thickening of the breast, or any alteration in shape, such as bulging or puckering of the skin. Bleeding or unusual discharge from the nipple. 17. VAGINAL bleeding or spotting that occurs other than during menstrual periods. 18. Family history of cancer. Printed materials with expanded information on the warning signs of cancer are available free of charge from the American Cancer Society, 15 Delsea Dr., Rio Grande.

By Ussy Lance When we think of bulbs, daffodils and tulips usually come to mind. However, there are some that you should consider as winter houseplants. Growing bulbs indoors is a process known as “forcing.” Forcing bulbs causes a plant to bloom out of season, and it is a common and simple thing to do. For the novice gardener, paperwhite narcissus or their yellow companion known as “Grand Soleil d’Or" are ideal because they do not require cooling and they always bloom. If you start successive two-week plantings now, you will have sweetscented bouquets from Thanksgiving until late March. The flowers are lovely and cheerful, especially in January and February when spring is hard to imagine. TH USUAL method is to get out your favorite bowl and fill it with enough pebbles or gravel to reach an inch below the rim. Add water until it is just below the surface of the pebbles. Then set the bulbs on top (the size of your bowl determines how many to use — usually five or six to a 6 inch-bowl) and add more pebbles until the bottom quarter of each bulb is covered. Once planted, the tender narcissus should be kept in a shady cool place <5CWi0F) until you notice roots and shoots appear. ITus will take two or three weeks. Now they are ready for

To Play At SJRT

“It’s not very often that South Jersey Regional Theatre can boast of a name personality appearing here,” said Paul L. Aiken Jr., executive/artistic director, “so we were very excited when Hugh Reilly agreed to appear in Moss Appeal." Featured in the role of Father Tim Farley in the recent Broadway hit at SJRT will be veteran actor Hugh Reilly. Reilly is perhaps best known for his role as Jimmy’s father on the

Symphony To Perform

MILLVILLE - The South Jersey Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Samuel Muni, will perform

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(From Page 58) Glads are dug and dried and stored and in go the daffy bulbs. House plants are brought in and annuals find a resting place in the compost heap. The many chores noware important and rewarding. How I wish I had written the following poem. I found it many years ago and memorized it and delight in saying it every October. William Herbert Camith wrote it and I’m sure you'll say it’s well worth reading: , SOME CALL IT AUTUMN A mist on the far horizon The infinite, tender sky. The ripe, rich tints of the cornfields And the Wildgeese flying high; And all over upland and lowland The charm of the Goldenrod; Some of us call it AUTUMN, And others call it GOD.

some sunlight so gradually begin moving them closer to a bright spot. Never put them in direct sunlight though because that won't make them happy When the narcissus have finished blooming, throw the bulbs away because they will not bloom again. (ED. NOTE: Ussy Lance of Cape May has a BA in English Lit and a “strong interest" in gardening.)

Lassie television series for six years. He has also starred in three other longrunning TV series; Claudia, The TV Reader's Digest and as the resident bad guy on the soap opera The Edge of Night. Mass Appeal will run Nov. 2-20 at the company's residence, the Gateway Playhouse. It is the story of a young, idealistic seminarian who is sent to serve under an older established priest. For ticket information, call 609-653-0553.

Rossini’s William Tell Overture, Bizet’s Carmen Suite and Dvorak’s New World Symphony 8 p.m. Friday at Millville Senior High School on Wade Blvd. Tickets available by calling 691-8572. Tbe South Jersey Symphony Orchestra is South Jersey's only fully professional symphony orchestra. This exciting , 70-piece ensemble was recently founded by South Jersey's own Samuel Muni, to present concerts in each South Jersey county. The SJSO is supported by grants from the New Jersfey State Council on the Arts, RCA Corporation, Prudential Insurance, New Jersey Bell and the Cultural and Heritage Commissions and Boards of Chosen Freeholders in each South Jersey county.

Library Offers Movies

COURT HOUSE - Nothing to do on Friday nights? Come to the Cape May County Library’s “Movies for You to See” series. One of the best things about the film festival is that it's so easy on the pocketbook — free. On Nov. 4, "Scenes from a Marriage”, starring Ingmar Bergman will be shown. This film was edited from the six-hour Swedish television series. It is a profound examination of the complexities of love, superbly acted by Liv Ullman and produced in 1974. (Under 18 not admitted without parent or guardian). Nov. 18 brings “War of the Worlds”, a suspenseful and chilling adaptation of H.G. Wells story about Earth battling a Martian invasion. Fantastic trick photography and special effects make this science fiction thriller a fascinating film. Starring Gene Barry, produced by George Pal and directed by Byran Haskin, it's a black and white, 1953 production. There will be no film shown on Nov. 11 due to the observance of Veterans Day. Nov. 25, the Friday after Thanksgiving, the library will be open until 4:30 P.M. but an evening film will not be shown.

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by Kathleen Dully

In a poll, people were asked where they would go if they had the time and the money. The United Kingdom was the first choice by 13 percent of Americans. Italy was first for 10 percent. With the exception of the residents of the Benelux countries who’d rather see Spain, Europeans' leading choice was the U.S.A. Nineteen per cent put America first. In Latin America 13 percent said they most wanted to see the Yankees up North, except Brazilians, who put France and Italy first. Sub-Sahara Africans chose the United Kingdom first and America second. Far Easterners also wanted to see America first, with Japan their second choice. The Japanese wanted to see the United States most, Switzerland next. I REALIZE that "See America First” is an old slogan, but a get-away fall or winter weekend will prevent an early onset of “Cabin Fever Blues" (that’s a title for a country western tune if I ever heard on^!) Information on day trips, weekend trips and off-the-beaten track discoveries can be found on the Cape May County Library shelves. First you might consider seeing some of New Jersey’s sights (and I'm not referring to the New Jersey Turnpike, celebrated in ballad and literature as a canker on the modern world.) How many readers have visited the Edison National Historic Site, the Campbell Museum, the Hancock House or Wheaton village? You might plan a cheapie weekend away by skimming either The Best Free Attractions in the Eastern States or The Best Free Attractions in the Southern States. Some of their suggestions are the colonial architecture in scenic Chestertown, Md , a Black

Expansion Of Refuge WASHINGTON, D C. - Following a request from Congressmen Bill Hughes (D-NJ) and Edwin Forsythe (R-NJ), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has agreed to support a major land acquisition effort at the Brigantine (NJ; National Wildlife Refuge. Hughes and Forsythe said the support of the Fish and Wildlife Service is critical, since it clears the way for the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission to formally consider and approve the acquisition of •the 4,407-acre Oak Island Marsh at its upcoming meeting Nov. 15. Hughes and Forsythe had written to the Fish and Wildlife Service earfier this year to urge that the Oak Island Marsh acquisition be expedited. TTiat letter followed the release of a report which indicated that the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge is seriously threatened by land development and urban encroachment. The Federal Refuge currently ,jonsists of 20,229 acres,^and is located just eigfl miles from Atlantic CitjA

& Decker Museum of progress which chronicles the development of tools from walrus ribs to torqueless space wrenches in Tow son, Md.; the Bull Run Battle Site in Manassas. Va., The Booker T. Washington Memorial Monument a recreation of a living tobacco farm in Hardy, Va.. Tour the Anderson Pretzel Bakery and enjoy a free sample in Lancaster. Pa. or climb Hawk Mountain in Eastern Pennsylvania. Mini-Vacations by Karen Cure is billed as "great fun on small trips with short funds." It includes hiking, biking, canoeing, out-of-the-way villages and even houseboating. HISTORY BUFFS may want to plan a trip around Restored Towns and Historic Districts of America; a Tour Guide by Alice Cromie, which covers yesteryear villages, walking tours in cities, architecture, great mansions, plantation homes, heirloom furnishings, folk art and museums of Americana The outdoor types may be attracted to: River Camping; Touring by Canoe. Raft. Kayak, and Dory by Verne Huser. Whitewater Rafting in Eastern America by Lloyd D. Armstead for both beginners and experienced rafters; Hiking Trails in the Northeast by Thomas A. Henley and Neesa Sweet; Hikes and Bike Rides for the Delaware Valley and Southern New Jersey (emphasis on the Pine Barrens) by Bert Nixdorf; 50 Hikes in Central Pennsylvania by Tom Thwaites. Winter walkers may wish to consult The Cross-Country Ski Guide edited by John Humberger Wildlife enthusiasts will enthuse over Wild Places of the South by Steve Price and The Guide to National Wildlife Refuges by Laura and William Riley. SOME ODDITIES to plan a trip around would be Gurnee Guide American Caves for those who '.ike a dungeon-like atmosphere by Russell and Jeanne Gurnee or Permanent Ad dresses. A Guide to The Rf sling Places for Famous Americans will guide you from cemetery to cemetery from Benjamin Franklin. "Wild BUI” Hickcock. Bon nie and Clyde, Robert Frost, John James Audubon, "Diamond Jim" Brady, Will Rogers to the graves of P.T. Barnum or Fred Allen. For those who like to do their touring on foot — there is Hiking From Inn to Inn; Wilderness Walking Tours with comfortable lodgings from Maine to Virginia by David and Kathleen Maclnnes, which includes the Delaware Canal Walk and the Wawayande Walks in New Jersey or Day Walker; 28 Hikes in the New York Metropolitan Area by the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, with seven walks located in New Jersey. Car trippers can plan some marvelous weekend trips using The Hudson River Tourway; Eleven Scenic Tours by Car of the Historic Hudson River Valley by GUbert Tauber. One Day Adventures by Car'by Linda Newberry and Exploring from the Chesapeake Bay to the Poconos; a Wayfarer s Guide by Annette Carter.