From walking and wagons to trucks and trains

“’Round, ’round, get around, I get around ... ”

I’m sure you remember that song. How have we gotten around?

Of course, with our own body at first. How excited a child is when they learn to crawl then find out what those legs are for. I watched an 18-month-old running the halls of the church last week. There was no holding him down.

We had one car. Dad drove it to work. Even when he shared rides with a neighbor during war gas rationing, the car just sat there. Mom never learned to drive. She and I hoofed it to the corner of 20th and Grelle to catch the town bus when we went to church, Grandma and Grandpa’s on Warner Avenue or downtown. We walked even farther to Walker’s Store on 18th and Grelle when she needed a few items. With four blocks making a mile, we got our exercise in for the day. My bicycle provided quick trips to see friends on the block, but the most exciting trips were the two times I rode with our neighbor, Grandpa Yarber, to take his cream can to Huggins Dairy on Lewiston’s Main Street. As a 7-year-old, I felt very grown-up when he asked me to help hitch up his horse to the gray, wooden wagon. I sat tall on the driver’s seat and watched the cars swoop around us. The old horse didn’t seem bothered or feel he needed to go faster. After our second trip, Grandpa Yarber said, “Don’t think that’s a good idea anymore. Cars are gittin’ too thick for a horse and wagon.” My dad took his cream can with ours after that.

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Another trip when I was 7: Mom, Dad and I boarded the train in Lewiston to visit my aunt and uncle in Portland. Dad worked for the railroad and we had passes. That was the first time I “got around” a little farther than the valley. I was in awe of the buildings and the traffic. Eight of us crammed into their station wagon (no seat belts in those days) and drove to the ocean. Laps served as seats for us small kids. We had three different cars growing up. Dad would test drive before buying. His most important test was the power of the car going up the steep 18th Street grade. If it could make it to the top without having to shift down, it

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was a powerful engine. If it didn’t, he would look for another. They all were stick shift in those days.

Dad also had a 1935 International Harvester pickup. We used it to haul hay into the barn, take a pig or calf to the butcher to be cut up and put in our locker, get wood to burn in our stove, transport lumber when we added onto our house and make many fishing and huckleberry-picking trips to Waha. It was well worn, but reliable. It was a work horse and got us around very well. Our vehicles were gassed up before the stations closed on Saturday afternoon. Nothing was open on Sundays.

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There was only one bridge from Lewiston to Clarkston. When we started going to the First Church of God in Clarkston, we had to leave an hour early to get to church on time. There were many traffic lights and stop signs. Speed was no more than 25 mph. Mom put food in the oven at a low temperature so our Sunday dinner would be done when we got home. Only once did she miscalculate. A detour delayed us, resulting in crispy black pot roast.

I got my license two days after I turned 14. I practiced driving in my aunt’s brand new Chevy Bel Air. Sgt. Ferguson, my driver’s ed teacher, taught me how to change a tire, drive in snow, put on chains and take curves safely. Later, I was a driver’s ed teacher myself. I’ve gotten around safely for 67 years. The secrets are: Never trust the other driver and always keep your focus. Hope you “get around” safely too.

Chase Hoseley is a freelance writer and retired kindergarten teacher who lives in Clarkston.

Senior Calendar

>Monday-Friday

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.

>Mondays and Wednesdays

Yoga/low-impact exercise, 9-10 a.m. (advanced) and 10:15-11:15 a.m. (beginners), Valley Community Center.

>Monday/Wednesday/Friday

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

>Tuesdays and Thursdays

Free document shredding (small bags at a time), 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., lobby of Valley Community Center.

>Mondays

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

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

>Tuesdays

Bridge, noon, Lewiston Community Center.

>Wednesdays

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

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

>Thursdays

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

Painting group, noon, Lewiston Community Center.

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

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

>Fridays

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

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 waidvolunteer center.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 pro-

Is someone you love experiencing memory loss? We can help. gram provides companionship and respite care to the elderly and disabled. It allows lowincome 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 repack 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 Project Warmup Lead — Organize and stock yarn, manage and inventory completed cold-weather items, and help staff to prepare and complete fall disbursement event. 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 Department — 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 museum displays. Training is provided.

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OPPORTUNITIES We Work forYou, Right Here in the Valley ï Household repairs (minor) — Tasks range from changing light bulbs and checking fire alarms to re- pairing steps and installing grab bars to prevent falls. ï Transportation— Drive seniors or disabled community members to and from destinations across the LewistonClarkston Valley. A valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required.

L-C Valley Habitat for Humanity serves low-income residents of Nez Perce and Asotin counties by helping them build or improve a place they can call home. The Habitat vision is “a world where everyone has a decent place to live.” For more information or to volunteer, visit l-cvalleyhabitat.org/ volunteer/ or call the office at (509) 758-7396 Current needs include: ï Construction — Help build the 35th Habitat Home in the LewistonClarkston Valley. Experience is welcome, but not necessary. ï Grant researcher and writer — Training is available. ï Social media specialist — Create and schedule posts on social media. ï Administrative office receptionist — Answer phones and do light office work. 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

•Respite, short-term care and long-term care

Call us today at (208) 816-4387

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VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 621475A 743-2471 1-800-900-2471 All work done by professional memorialists in our own local plant. 1603 Main Street, Lewiston, Idaho 83501 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 Habitat ReStore — People with skills in electrical, basic carpentry or furniture repair needed.

Golden Times publishes Volunteer Opportunities in the LewistonClarkston Valley monthly as a free public service. Area agencies may send information to goldentimes@ lmtribune.com or Golden Times, P.O. Box 957, Lewiston, ID 83501. All submissions are edited for brevity and clarity, and will run as space allows. Questions may be directed to editor Julie Breslin at jbreslin@lmtribune.com or (208) 791-6635. Deadline for the March edition is 5 p.m. Feb. 15.

Cottonwood Community Hall

506 King St., basement, Cottonwood, (208) 792-2465, meals at noon Tuesdays.

Craig Mountain Senior Center

413 Nezperce St., Winchester, (208) 924-6581, meals at noon Wednesdays.

Daley Senior Care

30302 Harley Lane, Culdesac, (208) 791-7438, meals at 1 and 4 p.m. daily.

Friendly Senior Citizens of Troy

100 S. Main St., Troy, (208) 835-6092, dine-in or pick-up; noon every other Saturday.

Grangeville Senior Center

108 Truck Route, Grangeville, (208) 983-2033, meals are at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Juliaetta-Kendrick

Senior Citizens Center

104 S. Sixth St., Kend- rick, (208) 289-5031, meals from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Kamiah Senior Center

125 N. Maple St., Kamiah, (208) 935-0244, meals at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Lewiston Community Center

1424 Main St., Lewiston, (208) 743-6983, meals at noon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Moscow Senior Center

412 E. Third St., Moscow, (208) 882-1562, noon Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Nezperce Senior Citizens

501 Cedar St., Nezperce, (208) 937-2465, noon Mondays and Thursdays.

Orofino Senior Center

930 Michigan Ave., Orofino, (208) 476-4238, noon Tuesdays and Fridays.

Palouse Senior Meals

220 E. Main St., Palouse, (509) 878-2301, meals at noon on Wednesdays.

Pomeroy Senior Center

695 Main St., Pomeroy, (509) 843-3308, noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Potlatch Senior Citizens

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

Pullman Senior Center

190 SE Crestview St., Building B, Northside Entrance, Pullman, (509)

338-3307, meals at noon on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Riggins Odd Fellows Building

121 S. Lodge St., Riggins, (208) 628-4147, meals at noon on Tuesdays.

Spud Hill Seniors

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

Valley Community Center

549 Fifth St., Clarkston,

(509) 758-3816, noon Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.

Weippe Hilltop

Senior Citizens Center

115 First St. W., Weippe, (208) 435-4553, meals at noon Mondays and Thursdays.

Pullman Meals on Wheels

(509) 397-4305. Valley Meals on Wheels (208) 799-5767.