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INDEX: Birthdays ............................................................................. 10 Briefs .................................................................................. 6-7 Bridge is couple’s link to the community ..........................4-5 Crossword / solution ......................................................22 / 9 Cryptofun .............................................................................17 It’s too darn hot: Know the heat illness warning signs ........ 9 Meal site list ........................................................................ 23 Meeting calendar ................................................................ 24 Volunteer Opportunities ..................................................... 8 Reader Essay: Perfect day — golfing in three states ............. 3 Meals on Wheels menus / Senior meals ......................23 / 24 Medicare Advantage plans failing the sickest .................... 16 Grow Social Security benefits after retirement ...................17 Grandparent scammer: Don’t even talk to them ............... 15 Sudoku / solution ........................................................ 22 / 14 Tips on passing out your sentimental possessions ..............11 Virtual reality may help dementia sufferers ....................... 21 Word scramble .................................................................... 19 Word Search / solution ................................................20 / 18

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3 states+3 planes+ 27 holes = 1 perfect day Each summer solstice, a group of friends held the tri-state golf tour

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or 11 years, six to 10 of my friends and I played nine holes of golf in Lewiston, nine holes in Clarkston, and nine holes in Pendleton, Ore. Our flying club had three aircraft: a two-seat Cessna 150, a four-seat Cessna 172 and a four-seat Piper Cherokee 180.

On almost the longest day of the year — a Saturday between Father’s Day and the Fourth of July — we would leave Pendleton by 6 a.m. The pilots arrived at the airport around 5:30 a.m. to prep the aircrafts for the approximately one-hour flight to Lewiston.

The other members would arrive shortly before 6 a.m. with the coffee and pastries.

Upon arrival at the Lewiston Airport, we were met by my brother-in-law, Glenn Rinard, and his friend, Lonnie Gau, who played the Lewiston and the Clarkston courses with us. We had three tee times at Bryden Canyon starting at 7:15 a.m.

The staff at Bryden would let us play the back nine because we preferred it over the front nine. After Bryden, Rinard and Gau transported us to Swallows Nest Golf Course (now Quail Ridge) in Clarkston.

We had three tee times arranged by the pro at Swallows Nest. After the nine holes, we had lunch and a beverage. One year, we arranged to play the Clarkston Country Club course. Rinard and Gau returned us to the Lewiston Airport, and we departed for Pendleton.

Upon arrival, we played nine holes at the Pendleton Country Club. Our group consisted of myself, fellow pharmacist Rob Barclay, fellow pharmacist Al Kendrick, friend and drug company representative Ray Reutlinger from Portland and my friend, Ralph Noe. These were the ones who played every year. Our group was rounded out by other friends from Pendleton.

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A few of the memorable moments during those years were the following: The pilots drew straws to see who got to fly the flight from Pendleton to Lewiston. The three pilots who drew the short straws had to fly the return flight from Lewiston to Pendleton. The first flight pilots could have a stronger beverage after the Lewiston and Clarkston courses. The short-straw pilots of the return flight could not have a stronger beverage until we were done flying and back in Pendleton.

Another feature was that when Reutlinger and his wife, Helen, drove from Portland on Friday night, they would check into the Red Lion in Pendleton. While the guys were flying and golfing, our wives were Helen’s guests around the pool at the Red Lion.

Our wives, who had accompanied us to other golf tournaments, knew there should be a dinner at the end of the day. Since they didn’t care to cook, our group would finish the nine holes in Pendleton and everyone would then go the Elks Club for dinner and our golf banquet. I solicited golf tokens from many of the drug reps who called on me at work, collecting golf balls, tees, pens, letter openers, etc. These would be awarded at dinner for Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, Low Score, High Score and whatever foolishness we could imagine.

One year, Kendrick was not able to attend. His wife insisted he not go. Something about their daughter getting married that day.

The golfers had been up since before 5 a.m., and after dinner and a couple of dances, the guys were ready to call it a day, much to the chagrin of the ladies.

Anyway, when the topic of a “perfect day” is mentioned, this is what I think about.

Robertson was raised in Pomeroy and attended school there through his freshman year, when the family sold its ranch and moved to Clarkston. Robertson graduated from Clarkston High School in 1965.

His wife, Pam Rinard, graduated CHS in 1966, and they married in 1968. The couple also graduated from Washington State University and eventually settled in Pendleton, where Dick Robertson joined the Falcon Flying Club in Pendleton and got his pilot’s license. This made it possible for the family of four, including twins Ryan and Abby, to make frequent visits to family still in Clarkston — a 55-minute flight versus three hours in a car with kids. Robertson managed the pharmacy at Eastern Oregon Hospital and Training Center until it was converted to a prison in May 1984. Then, when the twins were to enter kindergarten, the family moved to Clarkston to be near aging parents and other kin. No longer needing to travel frequently for business and to see family, Robertson eventually quit flying and sold his club membership. The family moved to acreage outside of Pomeroy in 1989, where Dick and Pam still live when not on a cruise or visiting family. Robertson worked at Lewiston pharmacies from 1984 until 2013, when he fell ill. He hasn’t golfed since his illness, but he writes that his health has dramatically improved in the last six months thanks to a new treatment, and “I plans to go to a driving range soon.

— Dick Robertson, 70, of Pomeroy

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‘TRANSPLANTS’ CREDIT THEIR CARD CLUB WITH HELPING MAKE LEWISTON HOME

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t’s a house of cards in no danger of collapse.

When Neil and Jean Lasley made the move from Southern California a decade ago and were looking for connection, they found it in their church and their bridge club.

Their church, Orchards United Methodist in Lewiston, has been a rock.

“I refer to it as ‘the cowboy church,’ ” Jean Lasley said, because numerous area ranchers and farmers attend and because the congregation exudes a casual, welcoming atmosphere.

Their card club has been a bridge — pardon the pun — to the valley and beyond.

The game took them to a tournament in Hayden, Idaho, in July, where they placed first. It took them farther north in June, to a weeklong American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) regional tournament in Penticton, British Columbia. They won three firsts in the Intermediate division.

“We did exceedingly well for our skill level,” Jean Lasley said.

Lasley reckons she and her husband have been honing their bridge skills for eight years. Their first two years here didn’t feature a lot of fun and games.

“We had been in and out of the valley for many years,” Lasley said. “My father and mother would come out and winter here” from North Dakota, and her sister and brother-in-law were also here. Lasley even worked in the late ’60s as assistant manager at Clarkston’s “gorgeous” Beachview Park pool, which has since been converted to a skate park.

She later worked as a teacher and eventually got into the insurance business — “life, health and investments” — in California. Neil was an insurance claims adjuster. In 2007, when Jean sold her business and Neil took a transfer to make Lewiston their permanent home, it was to help care for her ailing mother.

Those years were long and draining as her mom’s dementia worsened.

Following her death in 2009, Lasley began looking for ways to bounce back, get to know more people and become

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involved in the community. for math skills. If you can count to 13, “One day I was out … and I met a lady you can play. named Sandy Boyle, and I said, ‘Well, do “It’s such a good mental game, (the you know anyone who knows bridge?’ ” ACBL is) trying to get more people inLasley had learned the game years volved at a younger age,” Lasley said. before in North Dakota. Boyle directed Local club members range in age her to the local duplicate bridge club. from 60s to the late 80s. The Lasleys fall “It was a way somewhere in the to meet people middle. coming new into “I tell everyone Lewiston,” Lasley that I’m married said. “Because we to an older man,” didn’t have chilLasley said. “He’s dren, we didn’t 73, and I’ll be have grandchil73 at the end of dren … and it’s the month.” something that But there is no both my husband age limit. ACBL, and I can do as a promotes bridge partnership. “from grade school “We aren’t through college gamblers, so through, you we didn’t go to know, advanced the casino — I ages,” Lasley said.

Jean and Neil Lasley are play the stock “Many people here ing first at a duplicate shown after plac- learned, I undermarket, but I br in Canada. The Lewisto idge tournament stand, at the (Unidon’t gamble,” n couple won three firsts during the week she said. That long event, which versity of Idaho). took place in June. left bridge, and “It’s a game that Lasley encouryou can play all ages other pairs of all your life. We play skill levels to join the game, including with two children from Walla Walla,” beginners who don’t know how to play who are age 9 and 12, kids of the club (see sidebar for details on joining). directors there, Lasley said. “And they Joining by twos is preferable since do very well. They’re very accomthe game is played in pairs and the plished, and they’re just beginners; club rarely has sole players available they’re very young.” to step in.

In addition to the duplicate bridge Not all marriages make for good club, numerous party bridge clubs meet bridge partners, Lasley concedes. “A in the valley. lot of couples bring all kinds of anxiety Jean Lasley describes duplicate to the table.” A good friend might be bridge as “a little more complicated” a better choice for some, since being and definitely more competitive than in tune with and knowing how your party bridge, which she said may appeal partner thinks is key to doing well and more to folks looking for just the social having fun. aspect of the game. She hopes to dispel “My husband is my best friend, so play- the notion that the community is excluing with him is pretty easy,” Lasley said. sive and that duplicate bridge players Done right, playing is not only fun, but are “ ‘just a bunch of intellectuals.’ No, healthy. we’re not. But we are very competitive, “If you talk to any doctors, they and we like to win.” are always very pleased if you say, That doesn’t mean they always do.

‘Well, I play bridge,’ ” Lasley said, “Some people are really good one day, and because it’s a very intellectually another day — you’re not so good,” Lasley stimulating game. said. “I’ve had some very bad days.”

“There’s a lot of thinking involved ——— … and there’s a lot of camaraderie,” Breslin can be reached at (208) 848she said. “It’s amazing what it can do 2241 or jbreslin@lmtribune.com

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Bridge is played with a standard deck of 52 playing cards and four players comprised of two partnerships.

Duplicate bridge differs from other forms of contract bridge because the same bridge deal —the specific arrangement of the cards into the four hands — is played at each table, and scoring is based on relative performance. In this way, every hand, whether strong or weak, is played in competition with others playing identical cards, and the element of skill is heightened while that of chance is reduced.

The local ACBL club meets Thursdays ($3) and Saturdays ($4) at Valley Community Center, 549 Fifth St. in Clarkston. More information is available by contacting certified director and bridge instructor Karen Eveland at (208) 413-2544, (208) 798-3092 or mkeveland@cableone.net.

Folks who would prefer to learn with other newbies can pencil it in on their fall planners.

Eveland will be teaching a beginning bridge class through LCSC’s continuing education program. Classes will meet at 5:15 p.m. Thursdays in the Math Lab, starting Sept. 7. Cost is $50 for eight classes. More information is available through LCSC at (208) 792-2447 or cece@lcsc.edu. Registration can be completed by going to http://www. lcsc.edu/ce/ and clicking on the Continuing Education link.

Information on joining a local party bridge club is available by contacting Dee Harrington at (208) 305-4757. Cost varies from $1 up to $7 depending on club and location of play. All skill levels are welcome, including those who have never played.

“Newcomers club is starting up again in September,” Harrington said. “We are always looking for subs and permanent players.”

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B r i ef s Other trips: l Elgin Fall Colors and Photography Workshop: Day trip on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train to capture the fall colors along the historic Joseph Branch railroad track. The train follows the Grande Ronde River downstream, then travels up the Wallowa River. A professional photographer will conduct a short workshop with tips on photoVolunteer Center. trains. Departure time: No teaching experience is Lewiston Parks & Rec plans jaunts graphing 7:30 a.m. Sept. 16. Cost: $125. necessary to join the America Residents 50 and older are eli- Registration deadline: Aug. 16.

Reads team. A background gible to take part in trips being check is required, and volunteers need to be able to commit planned by the Lewiston Parks to a least an hour a week, once and Recreation Department. All Fun at the Parks & Rec a week for the school year. trips begin at the Lewiston ComActivities planned this month More information is available munity Center, 1424 Main St. by the Lewiston Parks and Recreby contacting the volunteer Registration is required and can ation Department include: center at (208) 745-7787, visit- be completed at the Parks and l Line dancing: 10 a.m. Moning www.waidvolunteercenter. Rec office between 8 a.m. and 5 days and Thursdays org or stopping by the office at p.m. weekdays; by calling (208) l Pinochle: 6:30 p.m. Wednes1424 Main St. in Lewiston.

746-2313; or online at www. days cityoflewiston.org/parksandrec. l Painting group: noon ThursMonthly Lunches: Explore lo- days AARP smart driver courses cal and regional eateries on the l Bridge: noon Fridays resume in September first Friday of every month. Cost l Senior lunches: Noon Mondays and Tuesdays, and 11:30 a.m.

AARP is offering driving safety is $15 per person and covers transportation but not meals.

Wednesdays. Suggested donation: classes in September in Lewisl Sept. 1: Palouse Caboose in $4 per senior and $5 per non-senior ton and Pullman.

Palouse, featuring scratch-made guest. Senior Nutrition Program Idaho and Washington drivers seasonal, local food. Specialhome-delivery meal options are 55 and older who complete the ties include barbecue, burgers, available. All activities are open course may be eligible for an into Lewiston-Clarkston residents surance discount. Idaho drivers of sandwiches, salads and craft cocktails. Registration deadline: 50 and older and are held at the any age who complete the course Aug. 28. community center at the Lewiston may be eligible for a reduction in l Oct. 6: Drover’s Run in Community Center, 1424 Main St. their traffic law violation count.

Jacques Spur, with a stop at Registration for activities and trips Kay Gaines will teach a two-day Lindsay Creek Vineyards for is required and can be completed at session from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. wine tasting. Registration dead- the Parks and Rec office between 14 and 15 at CrossPoint Alliance line: Oct. 2.

8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays; by Church, 1330 Powers Ave. in Lewiston. Dennis Griner will teach a two-day session from 9 a.m. to America Reads needs read1 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 at Pullman ing tutors to help area students Senior Center (City Hall), 325 S.E. become proficient readers.

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Children who received help Cost is $15 for AARP memduring the last school year bers and $20 for nonmembers. were brought up to their corEarly registration is strongly rect reading level, and 100 percent of participants showed recommended by calling Gaines at (208) 816-3450 or Griner at improvement, according to a (509) 878-1420. news release from the WA-ID

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Tuesdays and Fridays l Senior meals: Noon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at VCC and Asotin Methodist Church, 313 Second St., Asotin l Blood pressure checks: 11:30 a.m. Thursdays l Bridge: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Thursdays; 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. See related story, Pages 4-5.

Sixth Street Senior Center plans activities Activities planned at the center, 832 Sixth St. in Clarkston, (509) 758-6872, include: l Coffee and cookies: 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday l Foot care: 9:30 a.m.

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Aug. 8 at Basalt Cellars Winery, 906 Port Drive in Clarkston; “A Road Runs Through It: Tourism, Culture, and the Politics of Conservation� — Author and professor Ben Gardner tells the story of how safari tourism in Tanzania shapes the very meaning and value of the landscape, and why Maasai communities have organized to fight for control of their land. l Color Yourself Happy: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8. l Solar Eclipse Viewing Event: 9 to 10 a.m. Aug. 21; eclipse glasses provided by Star_ Net will let participants safely watch the partial eclipse. l Wine & Wisdom: 6:30 p.m.

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Lewiston library invites seniors to activities The Lewiston City Library has a handful of free adult events planned for this month. l Local History: The Local History & Genealogy collection is available by appointment for perusal.

l Coffee & Books: Read and discuss “Descent� by Tim Johnston; 10 a.m. Aug. 11 in the Makery on the second floor l Adult Summer Reading: Prize drawings; all day Aug. 11 l Library board meeting: 5 p.m. Aug. 16 in the Library Meeting Room The library, 411 D St., www. lewistonlibrary.org, is normally open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Information is available by calling (208) 798-2525 or library@cityoflewiston.org. ——— TO SUBMIT BRIEFS: Groups and organizations may submit event information pertaining to seniors in the region for free publication in the monthly Golden Times magazine. All submissions are subject to editing and space restraints and must include the name and phone number of the person submitting the information. Questions may be directed to editor Julie Breslin at jbreslin@lmtribune. com or (208) 848-2241. Submissions may be sent to goldentimes@lmtribune.com or Golden Times, P.O. Box 957, Lewiston, ID 83501. Information for the September issue must be received by 5 p.m. Aug. 15.

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The WA-ID Volunteer Center, located in the Lewiston Community Center at 1424 Main St., provides individualized Lend a hand volunteer opportunities for those wish- CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) is a national association in need ing to serve in Lewiston, Clarkston, of volunteers. CASA advocates help Asotin, Pomeroy, Moscow and the abused or neglected children who have Orofino area. Information and other been removed from their homes. Trainvolunteer openings are available www. ing is provided. The regional office can waidvolunteercenter.org or (208) 746be contacted at jlouisecasa@gmail.com 7787. Pressing volunteer needs this or (208) 746-3378. month include: l America Reads needs reading tutors to Lend a hand help students become proficient readers. Volunteers need to be able to commit Interlink provides volunteers to enable elders and those with disabilities to live to at least an hour a week for the school independently in their own homes. The ofyear. (See related story, Page 6.) fice is located at 817A Sixth St., Clarkston; l The State Health Insurance Benefit Adoffice hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday visors Program seeks volunteers to assist through Thursday. The phone number is local seniors with Medicare questions.

(509) 751-9143. Volunteer applications Training is provided. are online at www.interlinkvolunteers.org. l Senior meal providers need regular ——— and substitute meal delivery drivers. A valid driver’s license and auto insurance To submit Need a hand | Lend a Hand items: Golden Times publishes Lend-A-Hand volunteer opportunities are required. Kitchen helpers also are in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley monthly as a free needed. public service. Area agencies who wish to take part may l Food banks need help stocking shelves, send information to goldentimes@lmtribune or Golden staffing front counters, boxing and disTimes, P.O. Box 957, Lewiston, ID 83501. All submissions tributing food, Monday through Friday. are edited for brevity and clarity, and will run as space l A local hospital has volunteer positions allows. Questions may be directed to editor Julie available at the front lobby information desk, in admissions, day surgery waiting Breslin at jbreslin@lmtribune.com or (208) 848-2241.

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Birthdays > AUG. 5 Marian Painter, 85 Marian (Jackson) Painter of Lewiston was born in 1932 in Sweetwater.

She attended grade school in Lapwai and boarding school in Carson City, Nev. Marian was married to Charles Painter. Together they raised her eight children: three girls and five boys. They owned a home in Sprague, where their kids attended school.

She was a bartender, home caregiver and worked in a lawyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, Carlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shoe Store and in a restaurant along Main Street. She also worked for the Nez Perce as a full-time child protection program mom to five kids for the tribe.

Marianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests include all kinds of creative handwork. She has done beading, made traditional clothing items, cake and cookie decorating, made holiday decorations, sewing, quilting, knitting and crocheting.

Marian will be honored at a celebration at 2:30 p.m.

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Betty Jo (Murphy) Barnes of Lewiston was born in 1935 in Lewistown, Mont.

She graduated from Roy Montana High School and attended college for her teaching studies in Montana in Billings, Malta and Havre.

She also lived in Jackson, Wyo., for many years.

Betty Jo married Cloyde Harlan Barnes in 1956. They were married for 52 years.

She has two boys, Barry Harlan and James Joseph. Her family has grown to include four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Her first job was in Lodge Grass, Mont., teaching fourth grade for four years.

Later, she was a first-grade teacher in Billings for three years. She also kept busy raising her family.

Betty Jo was a rodeo queen multiple times in Montana. She traveled to the majority of states in a motor home. She loves horseback riding; arts and crafts, including bead work, coloring and painting; watching western movies; and interacting with animals.

Betty Jo will be honored at a celebration at 2:30 p.m.

Aug. 21 at Wedgewood Terrace, 2114 Vineyard Ave., along with other August birthday celebrants. The public is welcome to attend; reservations are requested by calling (208) 743-4545.

Guy J. Jungert of Clarkston was born in 1937 in Cottonwood, to Elmer and Glennie Jungert.

He attended Cottonwood public schools and graduated in 1955.

From a very young age, he worked on the family farm, established a dairy at 15 and then spent his life in the dairy, ranch and hay business.

In 1959, Guy and Mary Kay Frei were married in Ferdinand. Together they raised six daughters and three sons. Now there are 24 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, with a third to be born this month.

In 1993, Guy built their present home in Clarkston.

Grandpa Guy is affectionately called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pancake Kingâ&#x20AC;? by his grandchildren. Attending their sporting events, graduations and weddings are highlights for Guy; and hunting trips with his sons, grandsons and sons-in-law hold special memories for him. Other favorite pastimes include rooting for the Seahawks and Gonzaga and watching NBA games.

Friends are welcome to join Guyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family for a celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 12 at his home, 1560 Maple St.

Linda (McRain) Erbst was born in 1947 in Lewiston, where she still lives.

She attended high school in Craigmont, Kamiah and Lewiston. She has four children, three girls and one boy, 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Linda worked as a florist at Stillings and Emery Florist. She also sold Avon products.

She enjoys doing crafts, working out, shopping, cooking and baking.

Linda will be honored at a celebration at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Wedgewood Terrace, 2114 Vineyard Ave., along with other August birthday celebrants. The public is welcome to attend; reservations are requested by calling (208) 743-4545.

Darlene Fern Hill of Lewiston was born in 1932 to Eugene and May Heye in Sharon Springs, Kan., and raised in Troy.

She married Wilton E. Hill on Nov. 19, 1949. He died in 1995.

Darlene worked for Potlatch Corp. in Lewiston from 1958 until 1994, when she retired. She is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, TOPS and the Lewis-Clark Union Retirees. Every year, she grows a small garden and always lots of flowers.

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Believe it or not, after you’re gone, it’s the dishes you leave behind that may well stir up the most trouble. When it comes to making plans for what’s left after we’re gone, people tend to focus on the big items — the house, the car, the savings account. But it’s the small things — a set of teacups, family heirlooms, sentimental items — that can cause the biggest challenges.

Deciding who gets what and how to do it was discussed in a University of Idaho extension office workshop titled, “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?”

The workshop focuses on transferring nontitled property and was presented this spring by Karen Richel, financial literacy extension coordinator, at Royal Plaza Retirement Center in Lewiston.

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TITLED VS. NONTITLED PROPERTY The things a person owns are divided into two groups: titled property and nontitled property.

Titled property includes things such as real estate, cars, savings and checking accounts, stocks and bonds — anything whose owner is identified by a legal, written document. A will or a living trust generally identifies how to dispose of these items.

Dealing with titled property is fairly straightforward, Richel said. It can be transferred through a will, a living trust or as a gift before death — each with their various costs and benefits.

You need to know how your property is titled, however, and take all the necessary steps to follow state laws, or it could turn out differently than you wish.

“You really want to go talk to a legal adviser so you can find the situation that’s best for you,” Richel said.

A common misconception is that wills are expensive, Richel said, but most cost between $100 and 500 and are well worth having. Living trusts cost more, but they avoid the probate process that otherwise takes place after a death and have benefits that may make the extra protection worthwhile in certain situations. When people die without a will or living trust, state laws about property are applied.

Dealing with titled property is important, Richel said, but so is dealing with nontitled property.

Nontitled property is everything else that belongs to a person where an owner is not identifiable. Nontitled items include things like dishes, furniture, guns, books, photos, linens, artwork, jewelry and collections.

“It’s generally something that is more sentimental versus something of financial worth,” Richel said.

Folks often overlook personal mementos and sentimental items when they prepare their wills — but it’s the small things that can cause big disputes.

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Why it matters Although most nontitled property has negligible financial value, personal items can be invaluable to loved ones because of the memories they carry. Conflicts can arise because these items have high emotional value.

“Attorneys tell us that it is the personal property that causes the most problems when settling estates,” Richel said. “It’s the small stuff that tends to cause the most arguments.”

Despite this volatile potential, owners often neglect making decisions about personal property for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they don’t believe these things will cause conflict among their loved ones or that their property doesn’t have any value. Other times owners just don’t want to hassle with the decisions themselves or feel there are too many other issues to deal with.

Because it’s difficult, owners who are aware of high emotional value attached to personal items tend to put off making decisions who should get them. Both owners and their loved ones might avoid conversation about the matter because they don’t feel it is their place to bring it up or are uncomfortable talking about death. Or they fear the conflicts that might result if the subject is brought up.

When people avoid making these decisions, they are often made after a death or crisis.

“Personal property is an issue that’s avoided until something happens,” Richel said. “People don’t really want to talk about it.”

However, she said, making decisions before a death or crisis event minimizes conflict among heirs and allows the owner to share special memories.

Sharing stories Making proactive decisions about transferring personal property isn’t just about dealing with your stuff, Richel said, it’s a chance to share stories and con-

> Ideas for transferring property to loved ones List: Written lists are a common way to transfer personal property; a specific device is a legally identified list that will hold up in court. Owners can make this list on their own or talk with loved ones about what they would like to receive prior to writing the list. Even if an owner makes the decision on their own, they should consider letting recipients know about their plans so they can explain their decision and share any stories about the items being passed on.

Family meeting: Some families hold a business-style meeting to talk about dividing up personal property. This gives an opportunity for everyone to share their own wishes. Find a time that works well for everyone, minimize distractions and create a plan or meeting agenda. This is a one-time event that allows family members to make plans and get on with their lives.

Family auction: Some families hold “auctions” using Monopoly money or other form of non-currency to distribute personal property. Family members bid on desired items. Highly valued items go for more, so a person might choose to “buy” a greater number of lower-valued items rather than one highly valued item. A silent auction can give less assertive family members an equal opportunity to secure the items they want. Real money can be used, but puts those with less money at a disadvantage and conflicts can occur.

Family distribution: Quite often personal property is distributed among loved ones using an informal method. Most times the method is not structured, but drawing numbers or distributing items one at a time in a specified order allows for a more equal access and opportunity to select cherished items.

Divide items: Some items are in sets and can be divided up among family members. For example, maybe each child would get a full place setting of the family china.

Multiply items: In some cases it’s possible to “multiply” a valued item. Once, all eight children in a family wanted a beloved cookie jar that had a small crack in it. Prior to her passing, the mother went online and bought seven other cookie jars exactly like it and added a crack. Each child got a cookie jar, and no one knew who had the real one.

nect with loved ones.

“It’s an awesome way to start sharing these memories that can live on,” Richel said. “It’s not getting rid of stuff, it’s passing it on, it’s sharing the story.”

A family heirloom that has been passed down through generations — a valuable watch, for example, or a family Bible or a piece of furniture — is a visual reminder of a family story. Telling the history of these items often adds value to them. Talking about who the item has belonged to, how it was

received and special memories it carries can transform what might have been dismissed as just an old book or ugly necklace into something of lasting sentimental value.

Sometimes family stories come from everyday items that may have had no value to a previous generation — something like a chipped serving dish that was always present at holiday meals or trinket on a shelf that was regularly handled and admired. In these cases, it can be valuable to gather loved ones and give them the op-

portunity to share stories or feelings connected with these items.

It’s important to remember, Richel said, that even if an item is not special to its owner, it might be to their loved ones.

“We have stories attached to things,” Richel said. “Your stuff is not just stuff, it may have meaning.”

Waiting for someone else to deal with your things after you’re gone means stories might be lost and items and memories that were precious to you might not be passed on.

Reducing conflict More than stories that can be lost in the process of transferring personal property — relationships can be too.

“You never really know a person until you share an inheritance with them,” Richel said.

Inheritances have a tendency to bring out the worst in people. Relationships can quickly deteriorate into bickering, disappointment and conflict, even in families that get along well. Because emotions are often attached to personal property and because loss is handled in various ways, there can be hurt feelings and misunderstandings and people leave the process feeling things were unfair.

Conflict in these situations can quickly escalate. Richel recounted a fight over a beloved singing trout wall hanging. The disagreement turned into a legal battle that racked up thousands of dollars in litigation fees. It might sound extreme, she said, but emotions come into play in these situations more often than people might think.

Being proactive and communicating ahead of time about what will happen with personal property tends to minimize conflict after you’re gone.

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nesota extension. The workbook is available through the relationships, remember that University of Idaho extension office or from Amazon.com transferring personal property Listen to others. Instead of focusing on saying what for $13.95. The book contains a number of worksheets, can be a sensitive issue. you want to say, listen for both content and emotions including a questionnaire that helps givers and recipients â&#x20AC;&#x153;When it comes to transferfrom others. Help others more fully express their determine what fairness means to them. There are also ring personal property, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not thoughts and feelings â&#x20AC;&#x201D; when people feel heard and worksheets on identifying goals in transferring items, the outcome that people have the respected, they become better listeners. Remember, identifying special items to transfer, tips on having a famproblem with,â&#x20AC;? Richel said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s listening doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean agreeing. ily meeting, a form that lets loved ones request certain the process.â&#x20AC;? special items, as well as additional information.

Most often, a conversation Express your feelings. Share your feelings in a way that with family members about your is nonthreatening and does not blame others. Consider Recognize that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sensitive issue. Not everyone will plans can minimize potential using an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;? message, which specifically states the problem, want to talk about these issues, and even if discussion hurt. For example, an owner describes your feelings and the effect of the behavior. For goes smoothly, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost inevitable that someone wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t might choose to pass down a famexample, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you went through Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dishes without be happy about the situation. ily heirloom to a son-in-law infirst asking us, I felt like a second-rate family member.â&#x20AC;? stead of a son because he or she Book Richel: Richel is available to present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who Gets believes the son doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want it.

Have a plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who Gets Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yellow Pie Plate,â&#x20AC;? is Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yellow Pie Plate?â&#x20AC;? to interested groups. She Without an explanation, however, a book and workbook developed by the University of Min- can be contacted at (208) 883-2241. the son may assume he has fallen out of his parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; good graces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Think about the legacy you can leave behind. And think of depends on family members. arise when an owner feels their a special dish to the firstborn about the possible hurt you can â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Equalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; can mean different gifts arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t adequately appreciat- daughter. There were two daughleave behind with things that are things to different people,â&#x20AC;? Richel ed. It can be hurtful when a loved ters in the family, but the eldest left unsaid,â&#x20AC;? Richel said. said. one does not place the same value was the result of a rape. She was Explaining the decision doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t on a precious item, Richel said, It can be tempting for owners to unaware she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t her fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s change it, Richel said, but but she encourages people biological daughter, and was con- resort to statements in their will it can help ease the pain or like â&#x20AC;&#x153;divide my personal property not to take it personally. fused when the dish went to her disappointment. Without evenly among my children.â&#x20AC;? It Among other practical sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family. Be proactive and those explanations, loved sounds simple, but challenges reasons â&#x20AC;&#x201D; like not having communicate about situations ones often make assumparise. Is â&#x20AC;&#x153;equalâ&#x20AC;? measured by the room to store a doll such as this that may arise. tions about their standing number of items, dollar value, collection â&#x20AC;&#x201D; she reiterated in the family. Past and emotional value or some other that a loved onesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lack of Define fairness present family tensions metric? Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an arbitrary attachment to a beloved Another key issue in minimizlike sibling rivalry, in-law measurement, lawyers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recitem may be because they Karen Richel ing conflict is defining equality. relationships and parental ommend using it, Richel said. donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know its story.

Richel described it with a joke: disappointments can come into Other â&#x20AC;&#x153;fairnessâ&#x20AC;? questions that Also be aware that the inheriâ&#x20AC;&#x153;What is fair? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all relative.â&#x20AC;? sharp focus. frequently arise: Does fair mean tance process can bring family But fairness is no laughing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inheritance decisions carry everyone gets the same amount secrets to the surface, Richel said. matter. When it comes to sharing powerful messages,â&#x20AC;? Richel said. She shared a story about a famor do loved ones who contributed Another source of conflict can more get more? Do those with ily who had a tradition of passing personal property, the definition

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Bennett said you do: Then the caller people who get these  Resist the urge to act wove a tale of types of calls should immediately, no matter how trouble that would avoid saying their dramatic the story is. persuade many famgrandchild or loved  Verify the person’s ily members to rush one’s name to the identity by asking questions to the rescue: He caller and not talk that a stranger couldn’t possaid he had been in about anything persibly answer. a drunken driving sonal.  Call a phone number wreck in another “The trick is to for your family member or state, got hurt and hang up. … Don’t friend that you know to be needed $1,450 to talk to them. These genuine. keep the mishap off are never legiti Check the story out his record. An atmate,” he said. with someone else in your torney was available Luckily, Sunderfamily or circle of friends, to take the payment land didn’t end up even if you’ve been told to right away and losing any money to keep it a secret. would work out the his caller.  Don’t wire money or legal details.

He caught send a check or money “He had all on when the order by overnight delivery the mannerisms man’s voice moor courier. and everything mentarily slipped,  Report possible fraud that my grandson revealing an accent. at ftc.gov/complaint or by has,” Sunderland, So he asked his calling 877-FTC-HELP. 81, of Wichita said wife to quickly of the caller, rememdial his grandson’s — Source: www.consumer. bering the exchange. number from anothftc.gov/articles/0204-fam“At first it was er phone to confirm ily-emergency-scams convincing.” that he was safe Authorities say and at home with that’s the goal of the his family. people who carry out such ruses, The grandson was. known as grandparent or family “I gave that information to emergency scams. They aren’t new, the man I was talking to, and but targets are constantly falling he immediately hung up,” for them.

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Should a brother’s claim to the family china be treated as his sisters’?

Owners who clarify to loved ones how they define fairness in their choice of who should get what can go a long way toward reducing assumptions, misunderstandings and unnecessary tension.

HOW TO DO IT There’s no one right way to transfer personal property. Every option has benefits and consequences, so it’s important to find a solution that works well for you and your family.

The bottom line? In order for an owner’s wishes to hold up in court, they must be in writing. The best way to do that is by using a specific devise — a document that lists who gets what. It is identified in the will, but separate from it. It can be changed at any time by the owner and each update is dated.

An attorney can provide guidance about how best to create this document, but because it is not part of the will, it can be easily changed without professional assistance.

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Some people like to label items with the names of desired recipients, Richel said. This can be a helpful, but she advises that a specific device be created to accompany labels. Because labels can be moved or removed, intentionally or not, it’s best to have a legally defensible backup list.

Alternately, items can be given away prior to the owner’s death. However, gifts of money or property worth more than a certain amount are subject to estate tax. This tax applies to gifts given within a certain number of years prior to the owner’s death.

There are countless good options for how to transfer personal property well — but taking no action at all is not one of them.

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ORLANDO, Fla. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Blackand-white-striped angelfish glide past Mary Spencer as she scuba dives for the first time in her 84 years.

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Encore at Avalon Park is the third senior residence in the country to test the virtual-reality system created by MyndVR, a Dallas startup whose partners are Samsung and the University of Texas at Dallas.

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1. Move rapidly in music 2. Brief are one type 3. Repeated 4. Quitter 5. Paddles 6. Broadway actress Hagen 7. Politician Paul 8. Joint 9. Ottoman military men 10. Covers for illegal operations

Snake River Community Clinic 215 10th Street Lewiston, ID 83501 www.srcc-freeclinic.org a 501c3 Non-Profit Free Clinic

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valley meals on wheels — august menu Meals are delivered to established clients between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 365 days of the year, with delivery guaranteed by 1 p.m. each day. Individuals can have a hot meal delivered to their residence for $3 per day or a hot meal and a sack lunch for $4 per day. More information is available by calling (208) 799-5767. Menus are subject to change.

sunday

Monday

tuesday

wednesday

hot: Chicken alfredo/veggies sack: Eggsalad sandwich/relish plate with dressing/ pudding

hot: Spaghetti and meatballs/ veggies sack: Pastrami-andcheese sandwich/ spinach salad/cookies

hot: Chicken cordon bleu/ rice/veggies sack: Chicken-salad sandwich/pasta salad/ brownie

hot: Chicken hot: Tortellini 15 paprikash/rice/ alfredo/veggies veggies sack: Tuna-salsack: Bologna-andad sandwich/cottage cheese sandwich/pasta cheese/crisped-rice salad/cake treat hot: Pot roast/ potatoes/veggies sack: Pastramiand-cheese sandwich/ cottage cheese/mandarin oranges

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hot: Barbecue chicen/roasted reds/veggies sack: Egg-salad sandwich/baby carrots/ dressing/fruit

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hot: Apple

20 cider chicken/

pasta/veggies sack: Roast beef-andcheese sandwich/potato salad/cookies

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hot: Lasagna/ veggies sack: Eggsalad sandwich/green salad/gelatin

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hot: Barbecue hot: Chicken pork loin/roasted 28 alfredo/veggies potatoes/veggies sack: Eggsack: Turkey-andsalad sandwich/relish cheese sandwich/ plate with dressing/ cottage cheese/peaches pudding

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hot: Spaghetti

29 and meatballs/

veggies sack: Pastrami-andcheese sandwich/ spinach salad/cookies

friday

saturday

potatoes/veggies sack: Ham-and-cheese sandwich/carrot-raisin salad/fruit

hot: Chicken parmesan/ pasta/veggies sack: Seafood-salad sandwich/green salad/ cobbler

hot: Chickenfried steak/ mashed potatoes/veggies sack: Beef-and-cheese sandwich/slaw/cookies

hot: Beef stroganoff/veggies sack: Turkeyand-cheese sandwich/ tomato-cucumber salad/fruit

hot: Roast turkey/mashed potatoes/veggies sack: Krab-salad sandwich/spinach salad/cobbler

hot: Tuna hot: Glazed 19 noodle casseham/au gratin role/veggies potatoes/veggies sack: Curried-chicken- sack: Ham-andcheese sandwich/threesalad sandwich/relish bean salad/brownie plate/pudding

hot: Teriyaki chicken/rice/ veggies sack: Chicken-salad sandwich/carrot-raisin salad/applesauce

hot: Mac-andcheese/ham/ veggies veggies sack: Ham-and-cheese sack: Tuna-salad sandwich/marinated sandwich/pasta salad/ cucumbers/cake brownie

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hot: Chicken

30 cordon bleu/

rice/veggies sack: Chicken-salad sandwich/pasta salad/ brownie

thursday hot: Salisbury

10 steak/mashed

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hot: Barbecue

24 ribs/beans/

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25

hot: Mandarin

26 orange chicken/

rice/veggies sack: Bologna-andcheese sandwich/coleslaw/cookies

hot: Salisbury steak/mashed potatoes/veggies sack: Ham-and-cheese sandwich/carrot-raisin salad/fruit

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R eg i o n a l S en i or M e a l S i t es Deary Shared Council

Kamiah Senior Center

Orofino Senior Center

125 N. Maple St., Kamiah, (208) 401 Line St., Deary, (208) 877930 Michigan Ave., Orofino, (208) 935-0244, meals at noon on Mon1717, meals at noon on Tuesdays 476-4328, meals at noon on days, Wednesdays and Fridays Tuesdays and Fridays Cottonwood Community Church Lewiston Community Center 510 Gilmore St., Cottonwood, Palouse Senior Meals 1424 Main St., Lewiston, (208) 743- 220 E. Main St., Palouse, (509) (208) 962-7762, meals at noon 6983, meals at noon on Mondays, on Tuesdays 878-2301, meals at noon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Wednesdays Craigmountain Senior Center Moscow Senior Center 413 Nezperce St., Winchester, Pomeroy Senior Center 412 E. Third St., Moscow, (208) (208) 924-6581, meals at noon 695 Main St., Pomeroy, (509) 843882-1562, meals at noon on on Wednesdays 3308, meals at noon on MonTuesdays and Thursdays days, Wednesdays and Fridays Grangeville Senior Center Nezperce Senior Citizens 108 Truck Route, Grangeville, Potlatch Senior Citizens 501 Cedar St., Nezperce, (208) (208) 983-2033, meals at noon IOOF/Rebekah Hall, Pine Street, 937-2465, meals at noon on on Mondays and Fridays Potlatch, (208) 875-1071, meals Mondays and Thursdays at noon on Tuesdays and Fridays Juliaetta-Kendrick Orchards United Methodist Church Pullman Senior Center Senior Citizens Center 1213 Burrell Ave., Lewiston, 325 S.E. Paradise St., Pullman, 104 S. Sixth St., Kendrick, (208) 289(208) 743-9201, meals at noon (509) 338-3307, meals at 11:45 5031, meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and a.m. on Mondays and Fridays on Wednesdays and Fridays Wednesdays

Riggins Odd Fellows Building

121 S. Lodge St., Riggins, (208) 6284147, meals at noon on Tuesdays

United Methodist Church

313 Second St., Asotin, (509) 7583816, meals at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Valley Community Center

549 Fifth St., Clarkston, (509) 7583816, meals at noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Weippe Hilltop Senior Citizens Center 115 First St. W., Weippe, (208) 435-4553, meals at noon on Mondays and Thursdays

Pullman Meals on Wheels (509) 397-4305

Valley Meals on Wheels (208) 799-5767

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leWiSTon Senior nuTriTion Program — When: Noon, Mon./Tues./Wed. • Where: Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main St. and the United Methodist Church, 1213 Burrell Ave. • Cost: $4 suggested for seniors age 60 and older; $5 for nonseniors • note: Menu is subject to change 8 Spaghetti/green beans/carrot

salad/garlic bread/fruit

9 BUFFET: (starts at 11:30 a.m.): Barbecue chicken

14 Chicken enchiladas/refried

15 Meatloaf/mashed potatoes/

16 BUFFET (starts at 11:30 a.m.):

green beans/pea salad/fruit/bread

Ham

21 Hamburger steak/mashed po-

22 Spaghetti/carrots/green

23 BUFFET (starts at 11:30 a.m.):

beans/garlic bread/fruit

Turkey

28 Hamburgers/tater tots/car-

29 Porcupine meatballs/mashed

30 BUFFET (starts at 11:30 a.m.):

7 Egg plant parmesan/rice/

broccoli/green salad/roll/fruit

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beans/corn/green salad/fruit

tatoes/mixed veggies/salad/fruit

rots/green salad/fruit

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potatoes/corn/salad/corn bread

Senior meal menus for August

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Pork loin

Senior round Table nuTriTion Program — When: Noon, Tues./Thurs./Fri. • When: Valley Community Center, 549 Fifth St. No. F, Clarkston; and the Asotin United Methodist Church, 313 Second St. • Cost: $4 suggested for seniors age 60 and older; $7 for nonseniors • note: Menu is subject to change 8 Chicken strips/mac-n-cheese/peas-n-

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carrots/spiced apple rings/cookies

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15 Baked fish/jo-jos/sliced tomato/

cottage cheese/gelatin with fruit/cookie

22 Breakfast casserole/hashbrowns/

cantaloupe/juice/cookie

29 Roast beef/mashed potatoes/

10 Salisbury steak/mashed pota-

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toes/corn/pears/roll

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17 Haystacks/cucumbers/lemon ice

box cake 24 Baked chicken/roasted reds/ mixed veggies/roll/apple crisp

11 Salad bar 18 Salad bar

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25 Salad bar

31 Hot dog/baked beans/chips/

veggie gelatin/peaches

carrots/juice/roll/cake and ice cream

moSCoW Senior nuTriTion Program — When: Noon Tues./Thurs. • Where: Great Room of the 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St. • Cost: $5 Suggested for seniors 60 and older; $7 for nonseniors. • details: Salad bar is available at 11:30 a.m.; soup/dessert available at each service. • note: Menu is subject to change • online: http://users.moscow.com/srcenter

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8 Chicken-salad sandwich/raw veggies 15 Turkey chef salad/biscuit/veggies 22 Sweet-n-sour chicken/rice/veggies 29 Teriyaki meatballs/noodles/veggies

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TH

10 Hamburger stroganoff/noodles/veggies 17 Baked ham/scalloped potatoes/veggies 24 Roast beef/mashed potatoes/veggies 31 Chicken-noodle casserole/veggies

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Can physical therapy help with a diagnosis of “flat feet” or over pronation?

THURSDAYS: Weight Watchers, 5 to 7 p.m., Valley Community Center, 549 Fifth St., Clarkston Fridays and Saturdays: Weight Watchers, 8 to 10 a.m., VCC Aug. 9: VCC board meeting, 9 a.m., VCC Aug. 28: Seaport Quilters, 6 to 9 p.m., VCC

The phrase “flat feet” is synonymous with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction or insufficiency. This particular tendon is responsible for holding up the inside arch of Levi Frasier, the foot and can become inflamed or torn PT with weight bearing activity. With the tendon dysfunction walking or running may be difficult which may limit work tolerance and tolerance to daily activity.

The tibialis posterior muscle originates at the back of your lower leg bones and attaches on the bottom of your foot.

Without the contribution of the posterior tibialis the arch cannot be sufficiently maintained.

A complete physical therapy evaluation can determine proper exercises to not only decrease pain and swelling but allow for improvement in arch support with strength and stabilization exercises. Physical therapists also have the knowledge to determine proper shoe wear with or without the use of custom or over the counter orthotics/supports.

Contact the professional staff at the Institute of Physical Therapy if you need help in relieving pain and restoring function with your debilitating arch pain.

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Call Susan @ 208-746-7787 for more information!

678 Southway, Lewiston

208-746-1418

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