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Volunteer Spotlight / Page 14 House Call / Page 5 Senior Talk / PAGE 11

Making Resolutions Allan Jones of Lewiston and Freda Frances of Clarkston talk about resolutions they’ve made / Page 8 J a n u a r y 2 , 2 012/ VOL. 22, NO. 1 / A Target Publication

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Senior lunch schedules Parks & Recreation Senior Nutrition Program

Senior Round Table Nutrition Program

Moscow Friendly Neighbors Nutrition Program

The Lewiston meal sites for the Senior Nutrition Program serve hot lunch at noon Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main St. and the United Methodist Church, 1213 Burrell Ave. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors age 60 and older. There is a charge of $5 for those younger than 60.

Clarkston meals are served Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at the Pautler Senior Center, 549 Fifth St. No. F. Asotin meals are served Tuesday and Thursday. There is a salad bar at 11:30 a.m. Fridays only.

Suggested donation is $3 for those 60 and older. Cost is $6 for those younger than 60.

Moscow meals are served at noon Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Great Room of the 1912 Center, 412 East Third St. Suggested donation is $4 for people age 60 and older and $6 for those younger than 60. Salad bar is available at 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 3

Chicken-fried steak / potatoes / carrots / coleslaw / biscuit

Tuesday, Jan. 3

WED., Jan. 4

Baked ham / scalloped potatoes / mixed vegetables / appleslaw / cornbread / dessert

Thursday, Jan. 5

Monday, Jan. 9

Beef stroganoff / coleslaw / corn / roll / cookie

Friday, Jan. 6

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Swiss steak / rice / cauliflower / pea salad / roll

Tuesday, Jan. 10

WEd., Jan. 11

Fried chicken / mashed potatoes / Jell-O salad / green beans / roll / dessert

Thursday, Jan. 12

Monday, Jan. 16

Lasagna / vegetable salad / green beans / French bread / fruit

Friday, Jan. 13

Tuesday, Jan. 17

Hot turkey sandwich / mashed potatoes / tomato salad / mixed vegetables

Tuesday, Jan. 17

Barbecue meatballs / scalloped potatoes / green beans / beets / bread / mandarin oranges Chicken-fried steak / mashed potatoes with gravy / broccoli with cheese / muffin / fruit cocktail

Tuesday, Jan. 3

Frittata / vegetables / soup / dessert bar

Thursday, Jan. 5

Pork chops / mashed potatoes with gravy / vegetables / soup / dessert bar

Baked fish / potato patty / cook’s choice salad / biscuit / peaches

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Eggplant / pasta / vegetables / soup / dessert bar

Hot turkey sandwich / mashed potatoes with gravy / winter mix / bread / apricots / cookies

Thursday, Jan. 12

Liver and onions or chopped steak / potatoes with gravy / vegetables / soup / dessert bar

Tuesday, Jan. 17

Barbecue riblet / baked potato / barbecue beans / vegetables / soup / dessert bar

Thursday, Jan. 19

Pot roast with oven-baked vegetables / buttered noodles / soup / dessert bar

Roast pork with gravy / mashed potatoes / carrots / fruit Jell-O / roll / applesauce / chocolate pudding Corn chowder / sliced cheese / crackers / cook’s choice salad / peaches Lasagna / winter mix / French bread / juice / fruit cocktail

Tuesday, Jan. 24

Stuffed green peppers / mashed potatoes / vegetables / soup / dessert bar

wed., Jan. 18

Roast pork / potatoes / cottage cheese salad / carrots / roll / dessert

Monday, Jan. 23

Meatloaf / mashed potatoes / vegetable salad / carrots / roll

Tuesday, Jan. 24

Sweet & sour pork / fried rice / peas / coleslaw / muffin

Tuesday, Jan. 24

wed., Jan. 25

Roast beef / potatoes / Jell-O salad / corn / roll

Thursday, Jan. 26

Beef tater tot casserole / mixed vegetables / vegetable Jell-O / biscuit / applesauce

tuesday, Feb. 7

Monday Jan. 30

German sausage / sauerkraut / potatoes / spinach / vegetable salad / roll

Friday, Jan. 27

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thursday, Feb. 9

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Porcupine meatballs / mixed vegetables / broccoli salad / biscuit

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The newly elected officers for 798-4198. the Sons of Norway Elvedalen New year brings Lodge No. 129 will be installed New tax laws will be new meeting time at the Jan. 21 meeting.

The meeting is at noon at topic at meeting The local AARP chapter will Rowdy’s Texas Steakhouse, 1905 The monthly meeting for the meet at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the 19th Ave., Lewiston. The meeting National Active and Retired Pautler Senior Center Annex in will begin with a no-host lunch Federal Employees will include Clarkston. followed by the regular meeting. a program on current tax laws by Meetings are open to anyThe Friday morning time will Linn Pemberton. the meeting time for the year. one of Scandinavian descent or The luncheon meeting will be Following each meeting, the anyone interested in the culture. at noon Jan. 25 at Macullen’s group is invited to stay for the More information is available Restaurant, 1516 Main St., Senior Roundtable salad bar and about the club and its meetings Lewiston. More information lunch. The lunch will cost $3 by calling (208) 798-8617 or about NARFE and the meet- for those age 60 and older. The (208) 743-2626.

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 Walter Mallory Walter Mallory of Lewiston celebrated turning 95 on New Year’s Day. He was born Jan. 1, 1917, on Texas Ridge, near Deary, to Leslie and Carrie Mallory.

He graduated from Deary High School in 1935 and from the University of Idaho in 1940, receiving a bachelor’s degree in forestry.

He then went to work for Potlatch Corp., where he

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retired in 1981, after 41 years.

He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was called to active duty in 1942, spending more than four years overseas during World War II in a truck battalion operating from India over the Burma Road.

In 1944, he and Alice Blaskowsky were married, and had two sons and a daughter.

They also have six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

After he retired, the couple traveled the U.S. and spent winters in Arizona for many years. They enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting and golfing with family and friends. His wife died in 1996 after 52 years of marriage.

Until recently he was an active member of the Shriner’s Oriental Band, participating in numerous parades and other activities.

He enjoys watching sports on TV, attending weekly retired Potlatchers’ luncheons, and spending time with family and friends.

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Jan. 1  Ron Sonnen Ron Sonnen of Greencreek celebrated his 80th birthday New Year’s Day. He was born Jan. 1, 1932, in Greencreek, to Albine and Olivia Sonnen.

After graduating from Greencreek High School, he served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1952 to 1954.

Upon his discharge from the military he returned to the family farm.

He and Doris Schmidt were married April 21, 1956. He continued working on the farm, buying it in 1970. He retired in 1994 from farming.

They have seven children.

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Fay Gilkey of Orofino turns 89 today.

She was born Jan. 2, 1923, near Orofino. She grew up on a farm on Gilbert Ridge.

She and Don Gilkey were married Jan. 6, 1940, and have two children, a son and a daughter.

Jan. 4  Charlotte Babcock Charlotte Babcock of Clarkston will celebrate her 95th birthday Wednesday.

She was born Jan. 4, 1917.

She was a child prodigy who finished grade school at age 10 and high school at 14. She went to college for one year and then went to work.

She challenged the test for government work and passed, making it possible for her to work for the Internal Revenue Service for numerous years.

She retired from the IRS as the assistant branch chief.

Her husband of 65 years, Edward Merle Babcock, died in 2006.

She has three children, one deceased, 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In her early years of retirement, she enjoyed traveling to Alaska, Hawaii, Europe, and several trips around the U.S. She loves to read, and enjoys family get-togethers. She has a healthy lifestyle and loves visiting with friends.

She is a member of the Clarkston Seventh-day Adventist Church and continues to attend regularly.

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Jesse Ellsworth of OroďŹ no will celebrate his 72nd birthday on Wednesday.

He was born Jan. 4, 1940, in Winchester and has lived in Idaho his entire life He and Virginia were married in 1958 at Boise, where they made their home until 1968 and then moved to Lewiston. In 1992, they moved to OroďŹ no.

They have four children, 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Virginia Ellsworth of OroďŹ no will celebrate her 72nd birthday Sunday.

She was born Jan. 8, 1940, in Keeline, Wyo., and moved to Pocatello when she was in the third grade. During high school she moved to Boise.

She met Jesse Ellsworth and they were married in 1958.

They have four children. The couple moved to Lewiston in 1968 and OroďŹ no in 1992.

They have 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Eileen Kluss of Lewiston will celebrate her 90th birthday Friday.

She was born the oldest of ďŹ ve children to Ed and Marguerite Funke at Cottonwood Jan. 6, 1922.

She attended school, ďŹ rst at Cottonwood, arriving on snowy days in a horse-drawn buggy. She later went to school in Ferdinand, where she graduated in 1940.

After high school she moved to Lewiston and attended Lewiston Business School. She then went to work at Idaho First National Bank in Lewiston.

In 1946, she married

Ralph Kluss.

In 1962, they opened Kluss Appliance and she worked there until its closure in 2011.

The couple have ďŹ ve children.

Her husband died in 1997.

She enjoys going on trips to visit her children and grandchildren. Her family enjoys her delicious apple pies. She plays bridge once a week at the Eagles Lodge, and volunteers at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in the gift shop.

She is a member of All Saints Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters.

She also has six grandchildren.

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Marie Vanderpool of OroďŹ no will celebrate her 86th birthday Jan. 11.

She was born in Weippe to Sylvia and Denver Snyder Jan. 11, 1926. She attended ďŹ rst and second grade in the Wilson School house on the Weippe Prairie, followed by the next two grades at Weippe Elementary.

Her parents died and she moved to Spokane to live with an older sister. She then moved back to Weippe and graduated from high school there.

She married Floyd Vanderpool and the couple had two daughters. They lived in Pierce for 31 years.

She worked at several grocery stores before going to work for First Security Bank of Idaho where she worked for 17 years. She was manager of the branch when she took early retirement.

She was the ďŹ rst treasurer for the city of Weippe after it became incorporated.

She and her husband were married for 56 years when he died in January 1999. After his death she moved to OroďŹ no and then to Seattle, where she married Deane Arndt. He died in 2004 and she moved back to OroďŹ no.

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Age isn’t a factor in keeping resolutions Many began 2012 with a New Year’s Resolution to change a bad habit or make a lifestyle change to improve health

By Mary Tatko

a little dog,” Francis said.

“When the weather’s good, we go for walks. He keeps me Are you starting 2012 with pretty active, too.”

Loretta Tye, a massage promises to lose weight, exertherapist, group exercise cise more or quit smoking? instructor, certified yoga inArea seniors who have structor and personal trainer made positive changes in their lives say attitude is more who owns Northwest Natural Healthcare in Lewiston, gives important than age when it comes to making resolutions. Francis’ approach a thumbsup. “The body is meant to It’s a new year, they say, no move,” Tye said. matter how old you are.

It’s a sentiment echoed Allan Jones, 64, of Lewisby Jones, himself an active reton, saw his dad live to age 95. “It really helps if you don’t tiree. “It’s important to have that attitude — keep moving,” think you’re old,” Jones said. he said.

Clarkston resident Freda Attitude, not age, has the Francis, 84, agrees. “Your biggest impact on mind-set makes so people’s health, much difference, I Tye said. “I think, think,” she said. if you’re focused Francis, who on it, you can retired from always improve. If the Department you always do the of Social and same things, you Health Services in can always expect Clarkston in 1989, the same results.” took up yoga more For seniors who than a decade ago. want to be more She took classes fit, Tye encourfor several years ages trying new but now watches a activities, such as television program to guide her. “It’s Loretta Tye owns ballroom dancing. easier for me if I Northwest Natural “Keep it fresh,” she said. have someone to Healthcare in Having a new watch or to listen Lewiston. challenge each to,” she said. day, something as She spends a simple as walkhalf hour in front of her TV each morning, fol- ing 10 steps farther than the lowing along with whatever is day before helps. Walking is an excellent choice for on PBS – yoga, back exerseniors, she said, because it’s cises, stretching. a weight“And also, I got myself Of Target Publications

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Allan Jones spends a lot of time enjoying his volunteer work at the Jack O’Conner Hunting Heritage and Education Center at Hells Gate State Park in Lewiston. bearing exercise, which is especially important for those with low bone density.

Improving balance is another common concern for seniors, Tye said. She recommends this simple daily exercise: Holding the back of a chair, stand on one foot.

Repeat with the other foot.

“It makes your whole body work,” she said. “As they go along, if they can let go of the wall that’s even better.

But holding a chair or wall is fine.”

Tye periodically leads an hour-long fitness bootcamp three times a week for eight weeks. The exercises are aimed at weight-loss, cardiovascular health and flexibility. “I just push you to what you can give 110 percent of,” she said.

The program’s oldest participant to date was 74. The final challenge was a hike up the steep slopes north of Clarkston. “He did fine,” Tye

said. “He climbed the hill up past the ‘C.’ ” Jones started a walking regimen in 2005 when he was laid off from his job as an engineer at ATK. “I looked in the mirror when I was laid off, and I looked old,” he said.

“I decided I was going to get in a little better shape.”

Walking was something to do during days suddenly full of free time, and his dog was a good partner for walks around his neighborhood.

It was a year spent getting healthier physically, mentally and spiritually, Jones said.

He went back to work in 2006, retired in April 2007 and 10 days later found himself having cancer surgery.

“So I’m a cancer survivor. Not a victim; a survivor,” he said.

“Being in better shape helped me get through that better.”

Jones doesn’t have many idle moments. He fixes computers in his spare time, operating under the theory

that using his brain keeps it from getting rusty. “I make the joke that I’m the ancient geek,” he said.

“When you’re retired, no one’s making demands on you,” he said. “You have to make the demands on yourself.”

Before moving to Lewiston in 1987, Jones worked as a forensic scientist at a crime lab in Texas. After retiring from ATK, he considered returning to his previous career but settled on a different option. “After the cancer surgery, I had a long talk – hopefully a long listen – with the guy upstairs,” he said.

His soul-searching led to the decision to “not chase the almighty dollar, but give back to this community that has given so much to us,” he said.

“Living in Lewiston has been so rich.”

Jones volunteers at the Lewiston Civic Theatre, Jack

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Allan Jones walks a lot for his health, including around Hells Gate State Park, where he volunteers at the Jack O’Conner Hunting Heritage and Education Center. It gives him the opportunity to continue with two of the resolutions he made in previous years.

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O’Connor Hunting Heritage and Education Center, and St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, where he sings during Saturday Masses and at funerals.

“If I would have a resolution,” he said “I would seek more opportunities to serve.”

Serving the community helps keep Francis young, too. Each Monday morning, she volunteers at Parkway Elementary in Clarkston, where she helps kids learn to read.

She’s also one of “the quilting ladies” at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Clarkston; the women in the informal group make quilts to send to needy people around the world through Lutheran World Relief.

“The social aspect I think at that age is huge,” Tye said.

“You look forward to seeing people. Emotionally, that’s a

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To round out a healthy lifestyle, Tye recommends “eating clean” – reducing sugar and processed carbohydrates while eating plenty of vegetables, fruits and protein – for everyone, regardless of age. “Doesn’t matter if they’re 20 or 70, I tell them the same thing,” she said.

She suggests seniors make sure they’re getting enough “good fats,” from sources such as olive oil, avocado and nuts, and stay away from trans fats, hydrogenated oils often found in processed foods.

Being a happy, healthy octogenarian is a result of a lifetime of healthy choices, Francis said. “I attribute it to starting off being a healthy individual from my youth,” she said. “I’ve been really well and healthy all my life. I’ve

tried to take care of myself the best I know how.”

But her biggest health boost may come from a more recent decision.

“I smoked for 60 years, and I quit about five years ago,” she said. “One of the big reasons I quit was I was having trouble breathing.”

She hasn’t always had much luck keeping New Year’s resolutions, she said, but, with the help of nicotine gum and patches, quitting smoking was one that stuck.

“You just have to decide what you’re willing to do and work towards,” Tye said. “Age is not a factor, your frame of mind, however, is.”  Tatko may be contacted at mtatko@lmtribune.com or (208) 848-2244.

Area volunteer opportunities The WA-ID Volunteer Center in the Lewiston Community Center at 1424 Main St. provides individualized volunteer opportunities for those wishing to serve in Lewiston, Clarkston, Asotin, Pomeroy, Moscow and the Orofino area. The phone number is (208) 746-7787 or toll free at (888) 546-7787.

The center can also be found online at www. waidvolunteercenter.org, The following are a few of the volunteer opportunities available in January.

Pautler Senior Center. This opportunity requires someone who can commit to one day a month or more, has a license and auto insurance, and can use their own car. New volunteers will be partnered with existing volunteers to learn routes. For more information on this opportunity, ask for Cathy when calling the volunteer center.

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The energy assistance program is looking for a computer-literate volunteer to help with office duties. For more information on this opportunity, ask for Adrienne when calling the volThe Valley Boys and Girls unteer center.

Club-Clarkston: A person is program: needed to commit to one hour Afterschool of time to be served on the Volunteers are needed to first and second Thursdays of assist first- through thirdeach month, making grilled graders in danger of falling cheese sandwiches. For more behind their peers in learning information on this opportu- skills for two hours per week nity, ask for Adrienne when in the afternoons. Volunteers will help students with flash calling the volunteer center. cards, reading and other eduProject Warm Up: Donations cational activities. For more of yarn are being sought as information on this opportuniwell as volunteers to work ty, ask for Cathy when calling from home making hats, the volunteer center. scarves, mittens and lap robes AARP tax aide program: for the WA-ID office to distrib- Volunteers are needed to preute to the local community. If pare taxes for senior citizens you don’t know how to knit or and low- to middle-income crochet, the loom group can households. Volunteers will be teach you. They meet from trained how to prepare basic 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at the individual returns using the Lewiston Community Center Tax-Wise computer program. and will have yarn to use. All training and materials are For more information on this provided to volunteers at no opportunity, ask for Adrienne cost, and training will begin or Cathy when calling the vol- this month. Volunteers will unteer center. be needed for two days per

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They also enjoyed farming, and raising cattle and horses.

He played guitar with the Banana Belt Fiddlers for several years and is a member of the American Legion Post No. 38.

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His early working years were spent as a ranch hand and sawmill worker. Then he joined the Grangeville Carpenters Union, retiring after 40 years with the union.

The couple enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, teaching square and line dancing, hunting and

Gene Cox of Kamiah will celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Clearwater 12 Motel Conference Room in Kamiah.

He was born in Boles, Idaho, Jan. 16, 1922, to John W. and Maggie Busick Cox. He was one of four boys and had three sisters.

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On Sept. 23, 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in Okinawa, Japan, until his discharge Feb. 11, 1946.

He and Florence Cason of Winchester were married June 15, 1947. The couple had two children, a son and a daughter.

He worked as an electrician for Potlatch in Kamiah

for 27 years and retired in 1984.

He and his wife spent summers packing on horseback in the mountains. During the winters they square danced.

They were members of the Backcountry Horsemen.

His wife died Feb. 21, 2003.

He now enjoys going to the Kamiah Senior Meal site, watching the Seattle Mariners and Gonzaga Bulldogs and dancing.

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He served as a buck sergeant in the U.S. Army and did a tour in Australia during World War II. He and M. Louise Lunders

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I have often found we can isn’t at the forefront of retirees’ gain a lot of wisdom just by lis- minds, but it seems it is for some tening to those around us. With of them. this in mind, I decided to write a The discussion included talk monthly column for of the differences beGolden Times and tween the generations call it Senior Talk. and how when they I set out on a jourwere in the workforce ney to find out what and when they were seniors in the Lewgrowing up — you iston-Clarkston Valworked. It didn’t matley are talking about ter where or for how — what is on their little pay, what matminds. This is, after tered was that you got all, their magazine, up each day and went produced with them to a job. How you did in mind, and to me your best to pay your there is no better way own way in the world. to make something This is something that COMMENTARY specifically for them some of them believe than to include their has escaped younger voices in it. generations.

The first spot I One moment, you thought of to meet can be surrounded by with local seniors serious conversation was the Sixth Street about things like the Senior Center in unemployment rate, Clarkston.

So I and the next moment sat down with the “coffee and you find yourself laughing at a cookies” group to enjoy some comment someone has made to conversation, camaraderie and lighten the mood. laughter. The center is open for All in all, these seniors get coffee and cookies from 10 a.m. together to laugh and enjoy the to noon weekdays. company of other seniors.

This is a place where if you’re 60, you’re a kid, and no matter what your age is you are welcome to join them.

The conversation included many things, some serious, some anything but serious. The group discussed ways to make the center a better place to be, as well as ways to make the valley a better place to live.

One discussion at the table was about the unemployment rate. Now, one may think this

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There are many stories told about the past — things they have done and witnessed. And through it all the smiles, kindness and politeness never leave the room, not even when the conversation turns to the typically taboo subjects of politics and religion. There seems to be a respect shared even if the opinions are not.

The center recently changed its name from the Gerontology Center. Members say the change was made because people thought it was a doctor’s office and that caused seniors to “run for the hills.” This group is anything but “old,” many of them are much more active than even I am. An energy that is displayed at the many activities held at the center. There are two dances each week, free meals served on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, and regular covered-dish dinners. The board is looking to add more activities to the lineup this year.

 Hayden may be contacted at phayden@lmtribune.com or (208) 848-2243.

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BIRTHDAYS JAN. 17  HELEN BOLEN Helen Bolen of Clarkston will celebrate her 90th birthday Jan. 17 with family.

She was born to Harry and

Hester Santo Jan. 17, 1922, and attended Clarkston High School.

She and Clarence Bolen were married July 3, 1940, in Lewiston. He died in May 1992.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, gardening and raising her family.

She has four daughters, one son, 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

JAN. 18  ELEANORE KUTHER Eleanore Kuther of Clarkston will celebrate her 85th birthday Jan. 18.

She was born Jan. 18, 1927, to Dominic and Marie Duclos in Cottonwood.

She attended St. Joseph grade school and St. Gertrude Academy.

In 1947, she and Cliff Kuther were married and they made their home in Clarkston.

They have five children.

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Jan. 24  Mary Wahl Mary Wahl of Lewiston will celebrate her 90th birthday Jan. 24.

She was born at Raymond, Wash., Jan. 24, 1922, to Harry and Winifred Gilchrist. She grew up in Raymond, where she graduated from high school in 1940.

Shortly after graduation, she married Russell Knutson.

The couple lived in a number of communities in the northwest before settling in Lewiston. Her husband died in 1972.

She moved to Spokane, where she worked for

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Holiday Inn. While there she met and married Henry Wahl. After he retired in 1987, the couple moved to Lewiston.

For many years she sang in church choirs. She also enjoyed golfing, swimming, camping and traveling in her motorhome in her younger years.

She is a member of the Congregational-Presbyterian Church and a life member of the Order of Eastern Star.

She has two children, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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Jan. 27  Dave Franklin Dave Franklin of Asotin will turn 70 Jan. 27.

He was born Jan. 27, 1942, in Clarkston, to Lorenzo and Velma Franklin.

He graduated from Clarkston High School and went to work as a journeyman grocery clerk.

At age 19 he and Sharon Payton were married. They raised three children and later divorced.

He worked for Potlatch Forests Inc., for many years, followed by the Idaho Transportation Department, Twin City Foods and other places before opening his own shop as a jack-of-all trades.

He and Linda Johnson were married and have six children together.

He has nine children, seven grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

His hobbies include fishing, hunting, gardening, boating and riding his motorcycle.

Ken Peterson of Orofino will celebrate his 83rd birthday Jan. 29.

He was born Jan. 29, 1929, in Lackawanna, N.Y. He married Claire. The couple have lived in Orofino for several years.

He has four children, seven grandchildren and some greatgrandchildren.

Jan. 31  Brian McGoldrick Brian McGoldrick of Orofino will celebrate his 92nd birthday Jan. 31. He was born in Fallon, Nev., Jan. 31, 1920.

He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in England.

He married Marie in 1951.

They have four sons. The couple owned and operated a heating and sheet metal shop in Orofino for 29 years.

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I remember a time long, long ago When I was a kid things went much more slow Each task took more time and was harder to do, mechanical helpers at that time were few On the corner of the house the rain barrel stood.

We used that water to wash clothes then we’d go get the wood, put a fire in the stove so the water would get hot On the back of the stove we’d put beans in a pot.

We had one tub to wash in the other to rinse the clothes all sorted in piles now this was a cinch.

Our lye soap was homemade from leftover lard it’s a yellowish white and really quite hard.

We’d plop in the washboard and scrub out each one

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Sometimes there were blisters from scrubbing so hard; then we’d go out and hang them in the yard.

In a bag on the line the clothes pins would wait, before hanging them up we’d go shut the gate.

We’d sing a song as we worked the time would fly by there was no time to worry and no time to cry.

They were all taken down off the lines in a row, then into the house and folding we’d go about a third needed ironing the rest put away; the beans would be done this was our day.

Now — compare to today toss ’em in, turn a knob why God, am I complaining about this simple job?

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Volunteer work: Holley has been has six children, 12 grandchildren, eight greata volunteer through the center for about 7½ years. She has done work for the AARP grandchildren and a Maltese named CeCe. Hobbies: She makes and sells jewelry, and enjoys Tax program, as a line dance instructor, the Fit all types of dance. for Life fall prevention program, as a library aide She told the Tribune that she got started in volat Heights Elementary School in Clarkston, for the America Reads program, judging art projects unteer work after retiring.

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Bucket list item: See the U.S. from the cab of a big rig — check Margarette Kirsch always wondered what it would be like to roll across America in an 18wheeler. With the help of the Twilight Wish Foundation, the 82-year-old found out.

She spent more than two weeks this summer touring the country in the cab of a semi.

“I enjoyed every minute of it,” she said from her home in Merritt Island, Fla. “Would I do it again? Come down and get me.”

Twilight Wish is one of several organizations dedicated to granting wishes to seniors. The foundation started eight years ago in Doylestown, Pa., as a way to enrich the lives of senior citizens, said organization president Elinor Foltz.

“They have so much wisdom to impart,” she said.

Helping seniors achieve lifelong dreams is a way to thank them for their contributions to society, added Jeremy Bloom, a former NFL player who founded Jeremy Bloom’s Wish of a Lifetime in 2008. He created the Denver-based foundation as a way of honoring his grandmother, Donna Wheeler, who helped raise him. Now 86, she lives in Colorado and continues to inspire him, he said.

Organizations like Bloom’s and Foltz’s grant a wide variety of wishes, from visits to World War II battlefields and hot-air balloon rides to family reunions. They also help seniors with household and health needs, providing appliances, wheelchair ramps, hearing aids and dentures.

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Some are very complex,” she said. “When you’re dealing with people and their hearts, and something they’ve always wanted, you never know what you’re going to get.”

Libby Magness, 84, of Cherry Hill, N.J., always dreamed of riding on a float in a parade.

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Weisberg contacted Twilight Wish to see if the group could put her mother in a parade. The foundation arranged for Magness to appear in the Thanksgiving Parade in Philadelphia.

“I was thrilled,” said Magness. “It was one of the highlights of my life.”

Weisberg, of Philadelphia, loved watching her mother fulfill one of her dreams. “My mom has a definite joie de vivre,” she said. “She has a long list of things she’d like to try.

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Foltz hopes her organization can help younger people see their elders in a new light.

“Just because you’re 83 doesn’t mean you don’t have dreams and life left to live,” she said. “Our vision is to change how the world views aging one wish at a time.”

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Jim Young, 85, of Memphis, Tenn., often talked about returning to Europe to visit the places where he was stationed during World War II, but was never able to get there.

“I never had enough money to make a trip like that,” said Young, a retired auto body repairman.

Then he met Diane Hight, founder and president of Forever Young Senior Wish Organization, in Collierville, Tenn.

Hight routinely takes veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the World War II Memorial. She also organizes trips to European battlefields.

“You and I are free today because of these men,” she said.

“I really want to do something for them.”

Young, who first arrived in Normandy, France, after DDay, said going back in October was exciting and emotional. “It brought back a lot of memories — some pleasant and some other types,” he said.

He met with officials and residents in small towns in France, Luxembourg and Belgium. “To try and describe my emotions — it is really beyond me to say how much it means to me,” he said. “It was just a trip of a lifetime.”

The trips often give veterans a sense of closure, Hight said.

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