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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS: Wayne Tippett, Ruby Reed, Guy Jungert, Norma Sorenson, Yvonne Slaybaugh and Millie Jones, Pages 4-5.

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BRIEFS First of four Wine & Wisdom events starts tonight

Comedy ‘Puffs’ is playing this weekend in Lewiston

Wine & Wisdom, a longstanding Asotin County Library program in partnership with Humanities Washington and Basalt Cellars, returns in August with four programs at 6:30 on Tuesday evenings.

Two programs will be in person and two online. Registration isn’t required for the in-person events, which will be at 6:30 p.m. today and Aug. 16 at Basalt Cellars, 906 Port Drive, in Clarkston. They include: ï “Humanity in Print: Literature and Human Rights” with Richard Middleton-Kaplan, tonight; and ï “Diamonds in the

A satire inspired by the popular “Harry Potter” book and movie series wraps up its run with three performances this weekend in Lewiston.

The Lewiston Civic Theatre production of “Puffs,” written by Matt Cox, is directed by Amanda Marzo and is described as “suitable for young wizards 13 and older.”

According to a news release, the comedy follows a group of kids just trying to get through the challenges that magic school brings.

Marzo describes it as “a hilarious satirical play for anyone who didn’t receive their Magic School acceptance letter, and who read the HP book series annu-

Rough: The Gentrification of Rural Washington” with Jennifer Sherman, Aug. 16.

Registration at asotincountylibrary.org/ wine-wisdom-2022 is required for the online presentations: ï “American Democracy’s Indigenous Roots and Future” with Fern Naomi Renville, next Tuesday. ï “What Laughter Tells Us: Asian Americans, Comedy and Belonging” with Michelle Liu, Aug. 23.

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Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Normal Hill Campus (former LHS Auditorium), 1114 9th Ave, Lewiston. Cost is $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and veterans, $15 for students and $12 for children.

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Wayne Tippett, 80

Ruby Reed, 90

Norma Sorenson, 90

Wayne Tippett, of Clarkston, was born in 1942, the eldest of five, to Jack and Blanche Tippett.

He grew up on a ranch near Joseph Creek in Asotin County.

Upon graduating from Clarkston High School in 1961, he attended Columbia Basin College, Yakima Valley College and California Polytechnic State University, graduating in 1967.

Wayne married Diana Schmidt on July 8, 1967, in Clarkston. They have two children and two grandchildren.

Wayne worked in farming, ranching and construction before retiring in 2006 from Clearwater Power in Lewiston. He then started a trucking business, retiring from that in 2014. He was a Port of Clarkston commissioner for 17 years and still works part-time operating heavy equipment.

Wayne competed in team penning, reining, and sheep dog trials. He and his wife enjoy spending their summers in Clarkston and winters in Arizona, where they can continue their favorite warm-weather activities.

He enjoys restoring antique trucks, tractors and equipment; welding; riding his ATV (he is a member of the Lewis-Clark ATV Club); and visiting with his many friends.

His family will hold a celebration from 1-4 p.m.

Sunday at the Clarkston Eagles Lodge. They invite friends to “come by and wish Dad a happy 80th.”

Ruby Dorion Reed, of Lewiston, was born Ruby Gloria Swanson in 1932 in Penticon, British Columbia. She was the eighth of nine children.

In 1950, she married Lawrence “Bud” Dorion. Together they raised five children: Heather, Richard, Tom, Carolyn and Emma.

In 1986, Ruby married Ron Reed and gained a daughter, Cindy.

A celebration was held July 30 with friends and family.

Norma Sorenson, of Clarkston, will celebrate her 90th birthday this month.

She married LeRoy Sorenson in 1949, and they were married for 57 years before he died in 2006.

Norma was a “1950s Betty Crocker homemaker,” staying home with her children as they grew. She wore a dress and apron each day, fixing three homemade meals, canning LeRoy’s homegrown produce, making jams and jellies, while remaining very active in her children’s lives.

Norma and LeRoy were a strong committed couple, placing family first.

Norma often asks, “How did I get to be 90 years old?” But we all know how fast time flies. The family invites friends to join them in celebrating from 2-4 p.m. Aug. 27 at Norma’s lifelong church, Community of Christ, 1315 Highland Ave., Clarkston. She looks forward to sharing good memories with you.

Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are the best birthday presents, so no other gifts are necessary.

Her children, Karen, Kathy, JoAnn and Jim, are hosts for the celebration.

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> AUG. 14 Guy Jungert, 85 Guy J. Jungert was born in 1937 and spent his life in agriculture on the Cammas Prairie.

He married Mary Kay Frei on June 18, 1959. Together, they raised nine children.

In 1992, they moved to Clarkston, where they have lived ever since.

Guy still keeps busy with his ranch in Keuterville, and with his yardwork. He says life has been a challenge.

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Yvonne Slaybaugh, 90

Millie Jones, 101

Yvonne Slaybaugh was born in 1932 on the family homestead at Potato Creek, S.D., to Lawrence and Myrtle Rasmusson. She was the middle child, with an older sister and younger brother.

Her father was in pine nut sales, so the family moved to New Mexico for a time.

Later, Myrtle and the kids moved to Seattle, where Yvonne met a sailor named Clem.

They married in 1954.

In 1955, her son was born on the naval base at Oak Harbor. A year-anda-half later, her daughter was born in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, where the family moved after Clem’s discharge. Their marriage ended in the late ’60s.

Yvonne moved to Moscow, working for a few years for an insurance agency, then moved to Portland, Ore., working for the state. In the ’80s, she moved back to Pullman, later retiring as secretary to the Dean of Sciences at Washington State University in 2000. Upon retirement, she bought a home in Asotin to be near her kids and two grandsons.

Yvonne was an accomplised seamstress in her earlier years. A small family gathering is planned to celebrate her birthday.

Mildred “Millie” E. Jones was born in 1921 in Bynum, Mont., to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Michelbach.

Millie enjoyed farm life with her sisters Loraine, Barbara and Hilda. She attended high school in Choteau, Mont., working for board and room because it was so far from home.

Millie later worked for Montana Power Company, then moved to Lewiston to live with her sister Barbara in 1940. Millie worked for C.C. Anderson Company and Washington Water Power in Lewiston.

On Jan. 10, 1943, Millie married Ronald F. Jones in Portland, Ore., at her parents’ home. He worked 42 years for Camas Prairie Railroad Company, in Headquarters, Grangeville and Lewiston, retiring in 1980.

Ron was Lewiston mayor 1970-74. Millie worked for Lewiston School District for 21 years, retiring in 1980.

After retirement, Millie and Ron visited family in England and toured Europe and spent many winters down south.

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he friendliest people scanned his security card, in the world are wheel- drove in and pushed the chair attendants in interna- -4 button. Minus 4? Four tional airports. floors below ground level?

Once, I had surgery two He drove out, into an empweeks before an overseas ty terminal. There were trip. Unable to run to catch down escalators, moving my connection, I ordered walkways, advertisements a wheelchair. The young on the walls but no people. attendant in Amsterdam We entered another elevaeased me through customs. tor and dropped off the two “I’ve never walked so slow couples, then returned to in all my life,” he teased. the bowels of the airport.

He checked on me every “Where are the people?” half hour until my flight.

I asked.

After discovering wheel“People aren’t allowed chair assistance, here. Minus four is my long distance only for quick-cart trips have become a deliveries.” breeze. The atten“What if someone dants always know gets on the wrong where I’m going and escalator and the shortest way comes down?” through customs.

“If we have time, It’s the only way we might give them THINKING for gray hairs to fly. a ride up.” Just No more standing OUT LOUD then I spotted a in lines or running confused-looking through airports. young couple on the I’ve come to adore down escalator. My these wonderful driver didn’t stop. people who push my “Level three’s the chair or drive the floor you don’t want cart. Here are some to go to,” he continof their stories. ued. “It’s the level where all the royalty, digLONDON nitaries and important peoOn my first wheelchair ple go to their flights. Once, trip through Heathrow we had a new driver who Airport, a small, grayhad a load of people. He haired man with a prompushed three by mistake. inent limp, wheeled me When the doors opened, quickly through customs they were surrounded by and gave me an hourlong military and police, people push to my next terminal. were searched, luggage was I was tempted to trade searched, their baggage places with him. His limp was pulled from the plane. came from polio as a child. They, of course, missed He could have retired their connection.”

10 years earlier.

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one will come get you.”

I had my laptop; I would write.

Five hours later, the terminal doors opened. No one came. Was I forgotten?

Another hour passed.

A handsome man pushing an empty chair called my name. I raised my hand.

“My you’ve had quite a wait,” he said in perfect, no-accent English.

“I don’t mind. I got two chapters of my book written.” I replied.

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“What do you write?

“I’m an Indian from the Lakota Tribe in South Dakota. I write nature tales for young readers.”

While pushing me down the long terminal, he relayed lessons in stories.

Then he sat beside me and continued to tell me another: He’d married a German girl. She died after 13 years. He’d learned the language and adapted to the culture, happy to stay.

Coming home, my flight out of Basel was delayed. A charming lady ran me from A to Z terminals trying to catch my flight. The doors were closed. I must stay overnight. With tears, she apologized over and over.

Her shift was ending. She passed me off to another woman who rebooked my ticket, secured a COVID-19 test and put me in a van for my hotel. In the morning when I arrived, my first assistant was there waiting for me. “We will get you on that plane today. I’m so glad I got to see you again.”

Can you see why I love assistants in international airports?

Chase Hoseley is a freelance writer and retired kindergarten teacher who lives in Clarkston. She can be reached at shoseley8@gmail.com.

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A how-to on traveling with Fido aving traveled with show dogs for more than 50 years, I’ve learned that having pets doesn’t have to keep you home, even if you can’t find a suitable pet sitter or boarding kennel.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome in many places.

Some hotels and motels go as far as providing dishes, treats and toys, while others barely have grass. Be prepared for an extra fee and limited availability, so ask before booking.

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I teach puppies to be comfortable in their carriers. It becomes a haven where they may dine and sleep without disturbance.

Collapsible crates don’t take up much room, even those created for a large dog. My dogs travel in airline crates strapped in for extra safety. In the beginning, to accustom puppies to the vibration and sounds, short rides are recommended. Distance is increased as they become more confident. I don’t feed them heavily before travel.

When taking a long trip, I carry bottled water or take some from home to offer the dogs at about three-hour intervals when

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Cannabis’ growing audience An increasing number of people 50 and older are using marijuana, for both recreational and medicinal purposes

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ore people are using cannabis than ever for recreation and medicinal purposes. Among those users, adults older than 50 and seniors 65 and up saw some of the biggest increases in use over the past two decades.

According to an analysis of Washington residents published last year, one of the groups with the biggest increase in usage was people older than 50. Another found adults 65 and older saw some of the biggest increases, though they were less likely overall to use cannabis.

Dr. Max Williams, who operates Apple a Day Family Medicine in Pullman, said he’s seen the interest in cannabis increase since the state legalized recreational use in 2012.

For some patients, including seniors, the drug is purely recreational, he said.

But others seek it out for medicinal purposes such as pain relief or to help with nausea.

“A couple patients I have right now are going through chemotherapy. The first line agent for chemotherapy-induced nausea, to overcome that, is medication called Zofran,” he said.

“And sometimes that fails, even when it’s maxed out on the dose. And cannabis has been shown to be excellent on that front.”

Despite promising anecdotes, Williams said he doesn’t make recommendations for cannabis to his patients because of a lack of quality research on its effects. Marijuana’s current status as

ABOVE: A customer who identified himself as “Frank” buys cartridges containing cannabis from budtender Brandon at Floyd’s Cannabis Co. in Pullman.

LEFT: Cannabis topicals and tinctures are displayed on a shelf at Floyd’s. According to Regional Manager Jordan Chanski, these products are among the more popular among the senior citizen demographic.

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Continued from Page 8 a Schedule 1 drug makes it difficult to study. But he does work with patients who try it on their own.

“Most folks understand and are quite transparent with me. (They will) say, ‘You know, Doc, I bought this brand or whatever, I tried it this way, about this much, and here were the side effects, or here were the positive effects that I felt,’ ” he said.

“And then we manage it from there.”

Jordan Chanski is a regional manager of Floyd’s Cannabis Co., which operates in Pullman. She said she has seen an increase in interest since the shop opened in 2017, which includes many senior customers.

Floyd’s also offers a senior discount, which can help incentivize older customers who are shopping for marijuana for the first time, or for the first time at a dispensary.

“A lot of times, they’re skeptical about coming into a place like this — it’s legal now, it’s weird, it’s new,” she said.

Some seniors are just interested in the dried marijuana “flower,” or buds, used for smoking, while others seek out specific products aimed at a variety of medicinal uses.

Those include topical products without any psychoactive effect, and consumables with low levels of the psychoactive THC and higher levels of CBD. CBD, the nonpsychoactive compound, is known for antiinflammatory and pain-relieving benefits.

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“In the 1970s, a joint had 1.5% THC on average, and now it’s over 20%. So we’re talking about a single joint that’s 10 times more potent. And that can be an issue for all my older patients.”

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ABOVE: Regional Manager Jordan Chanski checks inventory at Floyd’s Cannabis Co. RIGHT: Cartridges containing cannabis are among the products available. large one — we have a big selection of topicals,” Chanski said. “We always tell people to just, you know, ‘Start somewhere, and we’ll find the product that works for you.’

There’s nothing better than helping a customer once, and then having them come back in and say, ‘Wow, that really just changed my life.’ ” Some of the problems customers seek help with, in addition to pain or nausea, include insomnia, mood issues and PTSD. “We help a lot of veterans as well. We have products that are specif-

ically for PTSD and stuff like that, which is super cool,” Chanski said.

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had 1.5% THC on average, and now it’s over 20%,” he said. “So we’re talking about a single joint that’s 10 times more potent. And that can be an issue for all my older patients.”

Patients should also be aware that cannabis could have undesirable side effects for people with mental illness, and specifically those with a family

history of schizophrenia.

“There is a higher percentage chance of developing a psychotic break while taking in a lot of marijuana in those situations. So if you’re genetically predisposed for those kinds of things, it can be quite dangerous,” Williams said. “But other than that, it’s kind of (an unknown).”

Williams said he hopes some of the laws holding back researchers will be changed so people can make better-informed decisions in the future. “(I would) push for reclassification of marijuana from a Schedule 1 drug to something that seems more appropriate and reasonable, so that we can study it more easily,” he said.

“Get these good quality answers out there for folks so they can make informed decisions.”

While doctors like Williams wait for better research before they make a recommendation one way or another, many patients are already experimenting on their own.

Older patients in particular should ease into any new drug they introduce, Williams said.

“As you get older, the body has a hard time processing medications, and then also excreting medications,” he said. “So a little dose can go a long way. And that advice is probably still relevant when it comes to using marijuana.”

Sun may be contacted at rsun@lmtribune.com or on Twitter at @Rachel_M_Sun. This report is made possible by the Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare Foundation in partnership with Northwest Public Broadcasting, the Lewiston Tribune and the Moscow-Pullman Daily News.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The WA-ID Volunteer Center, in the Lewiston Community Center at 1424 Main St., strives to provide individualized volunteer opportunities for those wishing to serve in Lewiston, Clarkston, Asotin, Pomeroy, Moscow and the Orofino area. Information and other volunteer openings can be found at waidvolunteercenter.org or by calling (208) 746-7787.

Volunteer needs include: ï Tutors — America Reads needs tutors to help K-third grade students become proficient readers. Volunteers need to be able to commit to at least an hour a week for the school year. Background check required. ï Companions — The Senior Companion program provides companionship and respite care to the elderly and disabled. It allows low-income senior volunteers an opportunity to assist those who need minor help to continue living independently. Senior Companions visit clients in their homes, but it isn’t an in-home care program. ï Food bank help — Volunteers are needed

to re-pack frozen and dry foods for distribution. Front counter volunteers and drivers for morning food pickups also are needed. ï Meal sites — Volunteers are needed as regular and substitute meal delivery drivers. A valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required. ï AARP tax preparer — AARP Tax Aide Program needs volunteers to help prepare free basic tax returns for seniors and low-income individuals. No experience necessary; comfort working with computers helpful.

Training and materials are provided. ï Project Warmup — Crafters are needed to make hats, scarves, mittens and lap blankets (yarn is provided) and to help tie quilts. Completed items are donated to local nonprofit agencies. ï Local Hospital Auxiliary — Greet people, deliver flowers, courtesy cart, deliver mail, gift shop assistant, create baby and child items, clerical, provide hospital tours and more. ï Lewiston Police

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mittee — Habitat is in the process of creating a development and fundraising committee. Help is needed from those good at soliciting donations from businesses, groups and individuals or planning fundraising events. ï Habitat ReStore — An online store assistant is needed to help facilitate the creation of an online store, including selecting items, taking photos, writing descriptions and L-C Valley Habitat for generating posts.

Humanity welcomes volunï Carpentry and woodteers of varying interests to help the organization work working — Furniture repair and basic projects toward the Habitat vision of “a world where everyone around the store. If you has a decent place to live.” are good at tinkering and fixing things, we would Habitat seeks to provide love to have your help for a hand up to low-income individuals and families in a few hours a week. ï General store help — Nez Perce and Asotin counties. If you are interested in The ReStore needs people being involved, we can find interested in providing general customer assisa spot for you. Days and tance, stocking shelves hours are flexible around with donations or doing volunteers’ availability. light cleaning.

More information is available by calling the commuValley Meals on Wheels nity relations manager at provides daily home-de(509) 758-7396 or signing livered meals to seniors, up at l-cvalleyhabitat. home-bound and special volunteerhub.com. needs clients in the LewisNeeds include: ton-Clarkston Valley. ï Administrative office If you or someone you receptionist — Answer know would benefit from phones and do light in-home meal service, office work. contact the office between Interlink Inc. is a nonprofï Social media specialit organization in Clarkston ist — Create and schedule 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at that matches community posts for L-C Valley Habi- (208) 799-5767 or by email at valleymeals@aol.com. volunteers to people need- tat’s various social media ing assistance to remain pages through an easy-toGolden Times publishes Volunteer independent in their own use platform.

Opportunities in the Lewistonhomes. For information ï Photographer, vidClarkston Valley monthly as a free about becoming a voluneographer and/or photo/ public service. Area agencies may teer, call (509) 751-9143. video editor — Capture send information to goldentimes@ Volunteer applications and prepare images for lmtribune.com or Golden Times, and additional information publication in print and also can be found online at online. Limited time com- P.O. Box 957, Lewiston, ID 83501.

All submissions are edited for interlinkvolunteers.org. mitment required. brevity and clarity, and will run Current volunteer needs ï Event help — Habitat as space allows. Questions may include: will be gearing up for its be directed to editor Julie Breslin ï Drivers to take people annual pumpkin patch to appointments; mileage soon. People are needed on at jbreslin@lmtribune.com or (208) 791-6635. Deadline for the is reimbursed. the planning committee.

September edition is 5 p.m. Aug. 15. ï People who can do ï Development ComDepartment — Individuals with the ability to interact positively and keep information confidential are needed to fingerprint citizens. Training is provided. Some basic computer skills are required, and volunteers must pass a background check. ï Lewiston City Library — Volunteers needs include circulation support, tech tutors and programming support. ï Mobile blood drive canteen — Volunteers serve refreshments to donors immediately following donations, help maintain a comfortable atmosphere, talk with donors and answer questions while observing the donors for possible adverse reactions. ï Disaster services — As the first responders of the American Red Cross, the Disaster Action Team volunteers provide comfort and direct assistance to those affected by disaster as they begin the recovery process. ï Museum docents — Skills include meet-andgreet abilities, friendly personality and the ability to answer questions about the displays at the center.

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small home safety repairs for seniors. ï Help with cabinetry and hanging large pictures and white boards in the Interlink Office. ï People to work on our upcoming Christmas Concert and other fundraising events. ï People interested in serving on the Interlink Board of Directors, especially from Asotin County.

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inancial predators are alive, well and on the prowl, hoping to separate you from your money.

Catfishing predators may claim to be looking for romance. Here are a few tips on how to avoid becoming their next victim. Feel free to clip this and tape it near your phone and/or computer.

> RED FLAGS INCLUDE CALLS, EMAILS OR LETTERS THAT:  are unsolicited (you didn’t initiate contact)  are threatening in tone, promising scary or embarrassing consequences for noncompliance or  are euphoric in tone (great news, you won the lottery — we need your bank account number to deposit your winnings)  request personal information  request money — usually in the form of a prepaid debit or credit card  carry an aggressive sense of urgency

> IF YOU SUSPECT YOU’RE BEING TARGETED BY A SCAMMER: DON’T  share any personal information  send money DO  hang up the phone  delete the email or  shred the letter  Check legitimacy of claims if desired, but not using a number supplied by the caller. Instead, look the company up in the phone book or online.  Report the scam (more information follows).

> THINK YOU’VE BEEN TAKEN? It’s a good idea to pay attention to details on bills and other financial transactions; discrepancies can be a red flag for identity theft. But many fraudulent schemes currently circulating are sophisticated and able to trick even the most savvy. Anyone who believes they’ve been contacted by a scam artist and/or fallen victim to a fraudulent scheme may …  Report it to local police at (208) 7460171 in Lewiston, (509) 758-2331 in Clarkston, (208) 883-7054 in Moscow or (509) 334-0802 in Pullman. Police can alert the community to new scams and help victims

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take steps to minimize damage and protect themselves.  Report it to their bank or credit institution if money was taken or information was shared.  Report it to the business or organization involved.  Report it to the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org/scamtracker/us.  Report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov/complaint or by calling (877) FTC-HELP.  Find a list of current known scams and more information on avoiding scams, at www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/scam-alert.  Find information on scams circulating locally on the Lewiston Police Department’s Facebook page, where citizens also may sign up for news alerts.  Ask door-to-door solicitors to show their licenses, and call the police if they don’t.

> BEWARE OF CATFISHERS LOOKING FOR “LOVE”

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Catfishing is when someone fakes an online identity to scam victims for money, romance or physical harm. These predatory online relationships can last for months or even years. It’s catfishing if ...  They ask for money: An online friend or romantic interest whom you’ve never met asks you to send money or provide your bank information.  They won’t meet. Beware if the contact strings you along but avoids meeting in person. Some catfishers agree to meet but have an “emergency” — such as a canceled flight or a medical issue — that prevents it.

Catfishers often claim to be stationed abroad or working on an oil rig as an excuse for not meeting.  Skyping is off limits, too. Catfishers refuse to video chat.  They seem too good to be true. Some people who catfish feel bad about themselves and often assume the online persona of a fashion model, actor, successful businessperson, etc.

> DON’T GET HOOKED Before meeting in person or providing any information about yourself, fact-check claims and verify online identities using Google and SocialCatfish.com.

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Summer’s bounty: Cherished visits and nonstop zucchini ummertime, and I am loving every minute of it. The trees are full of singing birds celebrating life with joy. The yellow finches hover over the feeder. A purple finch (actually red) frequently arrives and stands out in contrast to the yellow ones.

Our flower bed, on the corner is doing well enough to attract a few admirers as they pass. One called to my daughter Beth through his car window, yelling, “It looks great!”

The centerpiece of that bed is really a zucchini plant, given to Beth by a friend who started it in his greenhouse. We thought it would just be a filler while the flowers grew. It constantly amazes us, as Beth checks each evening to see if there are some zucchi-

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to carry on the tradition the last week of June.

They arranged for my youngest daughter, Rena, to spend that week with me.

She lives in College Place, near Walla Walla. There were the pets to care for, bird feeders to fill, watering nis just right for picking. to manage and that corner There will be only small flower garden to watch and ones, yet next day, the crazy plant has good-sized tend. We had such fun being together. She wanted to help zucchini needing harvesting. It keeps churning them me get my summer clothing out. I suggested a stand on into the closet and helped put winter garments away. that corner to sell them.

I modeled a few things that It also is going to overshe saw were too big. I seem take a patch of zinnias. to be getting smaller and Beth’s solution is to take out a large stem of the zuc- needed a few new items, so we went to T.J.Maxx for a chini and let it surround them. It is too hot to trans- shopping spree, and one day to Costco so she had a supplant anything right now. ply of staples to take home Our family has always with her. enjoyed the Oregon Coast I love having summer each summer. Daughters June and Beth were ready visitors, and my niece,

MOVING FORWARD

Ruth Bosserman

Karen and husband Harold, came from Greenleaf, Idaho, for an afternoon visit. Granddaughter Michelle Fuller, husband Maj. Brett Fuller and their three delightful daughters: Marie, 9, Olive, 7, and Zele, 4, came the end of July.

They have lived in Albuquerque, N.M., where Brett is stationed, for one year. The girls have grown so much since we last saw them. The two older girls are taking violin lessons and seem to love it. That makes me very proud, as I have loved the violin since I learned to play at age 10.

A person who reads my column sent me an e-mail and we later learned we live near one another. The wife had called me, and she walked over as it is so close, and she, Beth and I

had a great visit. How nice to meet new friends who live nearby.

The twin great-granddaughters are 4, as of the July 26. That is also my son-in-law Doug’s birthday.

Daughter June also has a July birthday, so Beth and I met them at BoJack’s Broiler Pit for a celebration dinner. Waitress Shari is a wonder, always remembering our favorites before we even begin to order. We always look forward to seeing her and the other waitresses who do an outstanding job.

Please enjoy the summer, in spite of the heat. Stay hydrated, stay cool and keep the faith. Much love to all.

Bosserman, 93, is a retired Clarkston first-grade teacher.

She may be reached by email at ruthboss20@gmail.com.

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Letter home from my first trip to Russia questioned Svetlana, an are well dressed; that is, English-speaking Russian they have warm coats, hats, tour guide who has been mufflers and gloves. Leathto America, about this. er and fur are common. ello everyone! I She said Americans are The women wear little had intended to far more humane makeup, often only lipstick. start this in their treatment Most people are clean and little chronicle as of the handicapped well groomed. Everyone soon as I arrived than here. Her seems to have a fashionable but, of course, statement was, haircut. Some are dressed things never go “You are a much so chic they’d be at home according to plan. more caring people in Paris, New York City My one piece of than we were told.” — anywhere. Few people luggage, which inThere are no social wear perfume (I like that), cluded this computbecause it isn’t available. er, got lost between TRAVELOGUE agencies to help people who cannot Everyone seems to be Portland, Ore., and help themselves white in Moscow. I’ve Chicago on my with such things as asked if there are any flight out on Nov. 2 buying groceries. slums or ghettos here. The and didn’t catch up “If they do not have honest answer seems to to me until Nov. 15. family or friends be no. There are always Northwest Airto assist them, they lots of people on the street. lines rerouted my You can drive 10 miles out flight through Portland via just die alone,” Svetlana said. from downtown Moscow in United since Minneapolis The people on the streets any direction and still see was buried under 25 inches of snow. United assured me my bag would be in on the next flight and they’d get it transferred to Yugoslav Air before we took off. Fat chance! They also told me if it missed, it would be delivered to me in Moscow. No way! I’m relieved that it arrived at all with the contents intact. It had red labels on it marked “Inspected cleared for boarding” and “British Airlines” — what on Earth?!

Since I’ve been here in Moscow two weeks visiting my son Ken, I’ll try to tell Is your loved one in need of memory care? you some of my impressions We can help you with this challenging transition. of this place. On the whole, it is much better than I ex• Caregivers around the clock pected. The first surprise is the number of cars and the • Respite, short-term care and long-term care amount of traffic.

Some Americanisms that Call us today at (208) 816-4387 haven’t arrived here yet include safety, recycling and handicap access. There are people everywhere (Moscow is a city of 9 million with 1 million visitors), and rarely do you even see somebody with a cane. I’ve SENIOR LIVING AT LEWISTON seen two people on crutches and no wheelchairs. I

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row upon row of apartment houses and hundreds, if not thousands, of people on the street.

There seems to be a lot more old women than old men. That is believable considering the number they have lost in war.

One of the first things I heard about the Russian people from an American was that they never do what they’re not supposed to do. This man asked, “Did you ever see a Soviet sit on the stairs? If he cannot sit on the designated bench, he will not sit at all.”

This seems to be an apt observation. With all the crowds I have seen no display of temper, no friction, no fracases, no public drunkenness, no crime.

Even Soviet children don’t misbehave in public.

And yet, Ken describes this as an aggressive society. I’m assured crime does exist, more and more often aimed at Westerners.

There are many insidious controls over the people that Americans find objectionable. A public building will have 10 sets of doors, but they will all be locked except one. This forces people to stand in line and “all have to do the same thing.”

Fire escapes are likewise locked. Why have them?

Every entry and exit has a person who stands guard and watches. What for, I don’t know. I suspect they are make-work jobs.

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Many of the streets are six to 10 lanes across.

Pedestrians attempt to > Continued from PAGE 13 cross by going one lane at All this Soviet control a time. Since crosswalks evaporates behind the offer little protection, they wheel of an automobile. tend to cross wherever Moscow streets are in sad they need to, so people disrepair. There are no are likely to be anywhere, speed limits. Trucks and often in dark clothing. buses clog the streets. Lane So picture this: Heavy markers mean nothing. traffic driving at night Rules of the road are disre- with no headlights, lanes garded with utter abandon. of traffic forming and At night, cars don’t drive dissolving randomly and with headlights on. Drivers pedestrians standing in the flash their lights at each middle of the street or on other as warnings instead lane dividers or fleeing for of honking their horns. The their lives while trying to center line means nothing: cross the street in the dark.

Cars commonly spill over The first two taxi rides I into the oncoming traffic had here were absolutely lanes. Even sidewalks are hair-raisingly wild. used for driving. The AmerIn the center of town, icans I’ve spoken with here many crosswalks are tunsay this is the worst driving nels below streets to allow in the world. Since many of people to avoid the congesthem have lived all over, I tion, but these lack handitend to believe them. cap access. If a person isn’t Worst of all is the total able-bodied, it’s nearly disregard for pedestrians. impossible to get around.

They have to run out of There are few parking lots the way to avoid being for cars, so people park on hit. When we get ready to the street in traffic lanes, on cross a street, Ken asks, the sidewalk, in every con“Are you ready to imitate a ceivable nook and cranny.

Russian and run?”

But mostly it seems cars just

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travel endlessly back and forth in constant motion.

One of Ken’s co-workers theorizes that owning a car is a great status symbol here (7% have cars) that give people a lot of prestige. Driving is their first real taste of individual freedom, and they are heady with the sense of power it gives them.

There are relatively few traffic lights. Many seem to be for pedestrians rather than cross traffic. It seems a matter of pride for most drivers that they’re able to be across the intersection before the light turns green. If there are still pedestrians in the crosswalk when the light turns, they better run for their lives, because the drivers will not wait for them.

Keatts, of Clarkston, loves to travel and shares excerpts from letters sent to loved ones detailing her adventures with Golden Times readers. Previous tales, starting in May 2022, can be found online at lmtribune.com under the “Special Pubs” tab.

Today’s adventure will continue in next month’s Golden Times.

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VALLEY MEALS ON WHEELS — AUGUST MENU SUNDAY

Meals are delivered to established clients between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 365 days of the year. Individuals can have a Hot meal delivered to their residence for $3.50 per day or a Hot meal and a Sack lunch for $4.50 per day. More information is available by calling (208) 799-5767. Menus are prepared by St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and are subject to change.

MONDAY

TUESDAY HOT: Turkey/ mashed potatoes/peas SACK: Beef/pea salad/pineapple tidbits

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HOT: Ham/ stuffing/corn SACK: Krab salad/pears/vanilla pudding

HOT: Chicken strips/pork ’n’ beans/peas SACK: Beef/cottage cheese/Fig Newton

HOT: Goulash/green beans SACK: Turkey/ crudite cup/cookies

HOT: Chicken

pasta/carrots SACK: Turkey/carrot sticks/applesauce

HOT: Lasagna/mushrooms SACK: Egg salad/ cottage cheese/fruit

HOT: Orange chicken/fried rice/corn SACK: Ham/coleslaw/lemon tart

HOT: Barbecue ribs/potatoes/broccoli SACK: Chicken salad/chips/pears

HOT: Tuna casserole/ veggie mix SACK: Turkey/broccoli salad/Jell-O

HOT: Turkey/ mashed potatoes/peas SACK: Beef/pea salad/pineapple tidbits

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28 stuffing/corn SACK: Krab salad/pears/vanilla pudding

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29 strips/pork ’n’

30 lash/green

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beans SACK: Turkey/ crudite cup/cookies

WEDNESDAY HOT: Spaghetti/ mushrooms SACK: Egg salad/green salad/chocolate pudding

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HOT: Pork loin/

10 rice/squash SACK: Egg salad/ cucumber-onion salad/ applesauce HOT: Chili/ cornbread/ green beans SACK: Chicken salad/ spinach salad/cake

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24 mushrooms SACK: Egg salad/ green salad/chocolate pudding HOT: Pork loin/ rice/squash SACK: Egg salad/cucumber-onion salad/applesauce

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FRIDAY

HOT: Pot roast/ mashed potatoes/squash SACK: Pastrami/threebean salad/cookies

HOT: Stuffed peppers/rice/ carrots SACK: Tuna salad/ peaches/lemon snow

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HOT: Shepherd’s pie/ veggie mix SACK: Ham/beetcarrot salad/brownie

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HOT: Ham/ scalloped potatoes/peas SACK: Turkey/banana/ chocolate pudding

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HOT: Chicken Alfredo/broccoli SACK: Tuna salad/green salad/ Jell-O fluff

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HOT: Chickenfried steak/ mixed veggies SACK: Tuna salad/Italian pasta salad/cobbler

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HOT: Meatloaf/ scalloped potatoes SACK: Ham sandwich/ potato salad/apple

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HOT: Spaghetti/cauliflower SACK: Pastrami/fruit salad/butterscotch pudding

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20 stroganoff/ squash SACK: Ham/ crudite cup/pears

HOT: Pot roast/ HOT: Stuffed 26 peppers/rice/ mashed potatoes/squash carrots SACK: Pastrami/three- SACK: Tuna salad/ bean salad/cookies peaches/lemon snow

potatoes SACK: Ham/potato salad/apple

HOT: Shepherd’s pie/ veggie mix SACK: Ham/beetcarrot salad/brownie

HOT: Spaghetti/cauliflower SACK: Pastrami/fruit salad/butterscotch pudding

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REGIONAL SENIOR MEAL SITES 412 E. Third St., Mosville, (208) 983-2033, meals are at noon on Mondays, cow, (208) 882-1562, noon 506 King St., basement, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Cottonwood, (208) 792-2465, Juliaetta-Kendrick Nezperce Senior Citizens meals at noon Tuesdays.

Senior Citizens Center 501 Cedar St., Nezperce, Craig Mountain Senior Center 104 S. Sixth St., Kend(208) 937-2465, noon Mon413 Nezperce St., Winrick, (208) 289-5031, meals days and Thursdays. chester, (208) 924-6581, from noon to 1 p.m. on meals at noon Wednesdays.

Orofino Senior Center Wednesdays and Fridays.

930 Michigan Ave., OrofiDaley Senior Care Kamiah Senior Center no, (208) 476-4238, noon 30302 Harley Lane, 125 N. Maple St., KamiTuesdays and Fridays.

Culdesac, (208) 791-7438, ah, (208) 935-0244, meals at meals at 1 and 4 p.m. daily. noon on Mondays, Wednes- Palouse Senior Meals Friendly Senior Citizens of Troy days and Fridays.

220 E. Main St., Palouse, 100 S. Main St., Troy, Lewiston Community Center (509) 878-2301, meals at (208) 835-6092, dine-in or 1424 Main St., Lewiston, noon on Wednesdays. pick-up; noon on July 13 Pomeroy Senior Center (208) 743-6983, meals at and 27. noon on Mondays, Tues695 Main St., Pomeroy, Grangeville Senior Center days and Wednesdays.

(509) 843-3308, noon Mon108 Truck Route, Grange- Moscow Senior Center days, Wednesdays, Fridays.

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Potlatch Senior Citizens Meal Site, 645 Pine St., Potlatch, (208) 875-1071, meals at noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

313 Second St., Asotin, (509) 758-3816, meals at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Pullman Senior Center

549 Fifth St., Clarkston, (509) 758-3816, noon Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.

190 SE Crestview St., Building B, Northside Entrance, Pullman, (509) 338-3307, meals at noon on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Valley Community Center

Weippe Hilltop Senior Citizens Center

115 First St. W., Weippe, (208) 435-4553, meals at 121 S. Lodge St., Riggins, noon Mondays and (208) 628-4147, meals at Thursdays. noon on Tuesdays.

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Spud Hill Seniors 401 Line St., Deary, (208) 877-1717, meals at noon on Tuesdays.

Pullman Meals on Wheels (509) 397-4305.

Valley Meals on Wheels (208) 799-5767.

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3 Broccoli-cheese casserole/

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23 Chicken-fried steak/

24 Turkey/hot veggie/

veggie/salad/fruit/bread

veggie/salad/fruit/bread

salad/fruit/bread

29 Taco mac/hot veggie/ salad/fruit/bread

30 Spaghetti/hot veggie/ salad/fruit/bread

31 Biscuits and gravy/hot veggie/salad/fruit/bread

LEWISTON SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM — When: Noon, Mon./Tues. and 11:30 a.m. Wed. • Where: Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main St., or call for delivery at (208) 743-6983. On-site meals are every Monday through Wednesday. • Cost: $4 suggested for seniors 60 and older; $5 for nonseniors • Note: Menu is subject to change.

SENIOR ROUND TABLE NUTRITION PROGRAM — When: Noon, Tues./Thurs./Fri. • Where: Valley Community Center, 549 Fifth St. No. F, Clarkston, or call (509) 758-3816 for delivery. • Cost: $4 suggested for seniors 60 and older; $7 for nonseniors • Note: Menu is subject to change.

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9 Shepherd’s pie/corn/veggie Jell-O/

peaches/cookie

16 Sweet ’n’ sour pork/rice/carrots/

pineapple/mandarin orange Jell-O/roll

W

23 Spaghetti/coleslaw/green beans/ very cherry pear Jell-O/Texas toast

4 Breakfast bake/hash browns/pickled beets/juice/pudding with wafers

5 Hamburgers with fixings/potato salad/

11 Sausage pasta casserole/veggies/

chips/fresh fruit

TH

12 Chicken Salad/Green Salad/Cucumber

pickled beets/strawberry dump cake

Pasta Salad/Hard Boiled Egg/Fresh Fruit

18 Tater tot casserole/green beans/

19 Ham sandwich/tossed green salad/tuna

pickled beets/fruit cocktail/dessert

pasta salad/hard boiled egg/fresh fruit

25 Salisbury steak/mashed potatoes/ veggie medley/applesauce/roll

26 German sausage/pineapple/coleslaw/

F

chicken Caesar pasta salad/boiled egg/fruit

30 Roast pork/mashed potatoes/baby carrots/juice/roll/cake and ice cream

MOSCOW SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM — When: Noon, Tues./Thurs. • Where: 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St. or call (208) 310-3779 for delivery.

Cost: $5 suggested for seniors 60 and older; $7 for nonseniors. • Notes: Soup (starting at 10:30 a.m.), salad bar (at 11:30 a.m.) and dessert are available daily. Menu is subject to change. • Online: users.moscow.com/srcenter.

2 Ham and cheese sandwich/potato salad/peaches

M

T

9 Tuna salad/diced beets/pears/whole-wheat roll 16 Spaghetti/spinach/bread sticks/watermelon 23 Beef frank /waffle fries/baby carrots/peaches

4 Chicken strips/potatoes/carrot salad/fruit/rye bread

W

TH

11 Chicken/mashed potatoes/green beans/oranges/roll 18 Waffle/sausage/cheese omelet/cantaloupe/carrots 25 Alfredo pasta/broccoli/garlic bread/fruit cocktail

F

30 Chicken-fried steak/potatoes/corn/pears/biscuit

SENIOR CALENDAR For the LewistonClarkston Valley:

> Mondays Coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, Valley Community Center, 549 Fifth St., Clarkston.

Coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, $1 donation, Sixth Street Senior Center, 832 Sixth St., Clarkston.

Fit For Life, 10-11 a.m., Grange Hall, 2220 Reservoir Road, Clarkston.

Painting group, noon to 3 p.m., Valley Community Center.

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Foot care, Valley Community Center. By appointment only: (509) 330-1857.

> Tuesdays Yoga/low-impact exercise, 10-11 a.m., Valley Community Center.

Coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, Valley Community Center.

Coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, $1 donation, Sixth Street Senior Center.

Bridge, noon, Lewiston Community Center.

> Wednesdays

> Thursdays

Coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, Valley Community Center.

Coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, $1 donation, Sixth Street Senior Center.

Country jam, 10 a.m. to noon, Sixth Street Senior Center.

Fit For Life, 10-11 a.m., Grange Hall, Clarkston.

Pinochle, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Lewiston Community Center.

Bridge, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Valley Community Center.

Yoga/low-impact exercise, 10-11 a.m., Valley Community Center.

Coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, Valley Community Center.

Coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, $1 donation, Sixth Street Senior Center.

Bridge group, fourth Thursday only, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Valley Community Center.

Painting group, noon, Lewiston Community Center.

GOLDEN TIMES

Dance, 7-9:30 p.m., $5 donation, Sixth Street Senior Center.

Footcare, Valley Community Center. By appointment only: (253) 218-7091.

> Fridays Coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, Valley Community Center.

Coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, $1 donation, Sixth Street Senior Center.

Fit For Life, 10-11 a.m., Grange Hall, Clarkston.

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