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Smoking as a teenager was the social norm the 1950’s and 1960’s. A local resident and Vietnam Veteran, Tom, who wishes to remain out of the spotlight, shared how he became a non-smoker. He hopes his story will inspire others to quit smoking. Tom said, “I tried to quit and failed several times. I even tried hypnotism. That didn’t work for me. On my fourth and final attempt, I just decided I’m not going to let it beat me. Whenever I would think about having a cigarette, I would tell myself, ‘No, I’m not going to have one. I’m not going let this cigarette beat me. I’m going to beat it.’ That’s what I would do every time I wanted a cigarette.” At the age of 50, he had become a non-smoker. It took over a year and a half before the urge for a cigarette left him. Today he enjoys a restored sense of smell and taste. Quitting had other benefits. At age Quit Smoking: Do Yourself a Favor 70 he was diagnosed with lung cancer due to agent orange and he had half of his left lung removed. “I know, had I not quit when I did, I would not have the lung capacity I needed to recover. I’m not on oxygen and I’m living a normal life. I don’t believe I would be here, today, if I was still smoking.” Tom is unique. He quit by pure determination. If you would like to quit, but need a little help, you can call the Ohio Tobacco Quit Line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW . The Ohio Tobacco Quit Line offers up to 8 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy in the form of either nicotine patches or gum. You can also call the Erie County Health Department at 419-626-5623 ext. 174 to schedule an appointment with a “Tobacco Treatment Specialist,” who can help you quit. Insurance is billed for this service. Harborview Senior Apartments 115 Franklin Street, Sandusky, OH 44870 0946@NCR.ORG , 419-627-0544 Rental Requirements x 62 years and older or disabled x Meet income limits x Pass criminal and credit check Keyed Entrance Library Service Coordinator Management Office on site Onsite laundry facilities Pets Welcome (some restrictions) Spacious gathering room HUD Subsidized Please Join Us for a FREE Virtual Medicare Check-Up Information Event Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7. Have Questions about Medicare? • Get objective answers to your Medicare questions. • Learn about health and drug plans for 2021. • See if you qualify for financial assistance programs and more! For more information, call OSHIIP at 1-800-686-1578 Visit www.insurance.ohio.gov OSHIIP is a free service of the Ohio Department of Insurance Tom with fellow soldier 5