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Thursday, November 16-November 22, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 21 CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES ACROSS 1. Beats per minute 4. Hindu deity 10. Polynesian garland of y owers 11. Not chained to 12. Metric ton 14. Tall, rounded vase 15. Musical composition 16. St. Francis of __ 18. Discover the location of 22. Compact group of mountains 23. Mend 24. Not current 26. Atomic #64 27. Young hawk 28. Or __ 30. Pouches 31. Southern Thailand isthmus 34. Mends with yarn 36. Downwinds 37. One of two equal parts of a divisible whole 39. Italian archaeological site 40. Cold appetizer 41. Yes 42. Peninsula 48. Of that 50. A way to divide 51. Relating to the physical senses 52. One who makes money 53. __ Spumante (Italian wine) 54. Inconvenience (abbr.) 55. South Dakota 56. Snow sport 58. The products of human creativity 59. Change mind 60. Born of CLUES DOWN 1. Similar to the color of a clear unclouded sky 2. Former name of Iran 3. Made smaller 4. Type of meter 5. 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AT CAROLINA CAROLINA CLASSIFIEDS.COM CLASSIFIEDS.COM --OR-- --OR-- CALL CALL 828-248-1408 828-248-1408 Mail to: 157 West Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043 Leashes of Valor (LOV) is a nonprofi t organization that supports Veterans by pairing them with service dogs from local shelters. Based in Fredericksburg, Virginia, the 501(c)(3) provides psychiatric service dogs at no cost to post- 9/11 Veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other "unseen" wounds of military service. The inspiring story of Capt. Jason Haag and Axel Retired Marine Corps Capt. Jason Haag founded LOV in 2015 after receiving his own service dog, Axel, whom he credits with saving his life. True to Haag's own story of a rescue dog rescuing him, Leashes of Valor sources its dogs from shelters whenever possible, with the belief that one leash can save two lives— the life of the dog and the Veteran. Haag's journey with Axel After three combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, Haag suffered from debilitating symptoms of PTSD and multiple TBIs. Despite many years of conventional treatment that included medication, outdoor therapy, counseling and a 30-day stay at an in-patient clinic, Haag experienced only temporary relief. Then he met his service dog, a German shepherd rescue named Axel, in 2012, years before psychiatric service dogs were a commonly accepted treatment for Veterans with PTSD. Haag and Axel eventually began traveling the country together, educating the policymakers and the public on the benefi ts of service dogs. Their work helped to redefi ne service dogs to include psychiatric support in 2014, and earned Axel the title of American Humane Service Dog of the Year in 2015. Leashes of Valor's rigorous training and selection process Each LOV dog trains for up to two years before being paired with their Veteran, who is selected through an application process. Veterans accepted into the program must have served during or after 9/11; have an honorable discharge and a verifi able diagnosis of PTSD, TBI, or military sexual trauma (MST); and meet additional criteria. Honoring Axel: The inception of Axel's Place Soon after Axel died in January 2023, LOV moved into a new home called Axel's Place on 10 acres in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Veterans who receive service dogs will live and train—all at no cost—at Axel's Place for 10-14 days, where they receive hands- on, real-life training with their new companions and build lifelong connections with the LOV team. Axel's Place will host its fi rst class of Veterans in the spring. The impact of service dogs on Veterans' lives "War changes every facet of your life," said Mike Betts, a Marine Corps Veteran who received Malinois rescue dog, Tesla, as a service dog from Leashes of Valor. "When you hear a loud noise, you look around to see what body is laying on the ground as opposed to picking up the trash from the can that fell. You can't undo those experiences, you can't unsmell certain things, you can't unsee certain things. From your sleep to your waking, everything is different. "My service dog allows me to be present in the moment, to appreciate life, to hug my kids. She's a glowing light in times of pitch black." Beyond service dogs: LOV's outdoor programs and community building In addition to providing service dogs, LOV also works to reach Veterans of every generation with its outdoor programs, including its annual golfi ng tournament called the Valor Cup, a Ryder Cup-style event in Glen Allen, Virginia. The Valor Cup: Golfi ng for a cause Outdoor programs are run by Chris Bowers, LOV's director of programs, who found healing through not only a service dog but golfi ng after a combat injury that resulted in the loss of his left leg. While providing community-building, golf also serves as one of LOV's fl agship fundraisers to support its primary mission of providing service dogs to Veterans. Veterans participate in golfi ng and other outdoor events at no cost. Leashes of Valor: Discover how one leash can save two lives Article Provided By: news.va.gov. Writer: Sarah McDonald

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