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Kaleidoscope Youth Theater: A Mother-Daughter Dream Team By Kim Thielman-Ibes It is hard for Tracy Hostetter and her mother, Claudia Shouse, not to finish each other’s sentences when they talk about Kaleidoscope Youth Theater’s nonprofit drama school. Their enthusiasm for teaching their drama students, ages four to eighteen, and passion for bringing their imagination into action bubble over and engage everyone in their path.

What started in the mid-1990s as an afterschool volunteer activity for her two daughters’ drama and dance activities has evolved into a fullfledged career for Tracy and her seventy-year-old mother. After graduating with honors from MSU in Art Education and English Literature, Tracy was asked to coach the drama club at Hawthorne School, where she wrote and directed over twenty original shows involving up to seventy students per show. Word soon got out, and other Bozeman schools including Chief Joseph and Wilson asked Tracy to coach their art, theater, and drama clubs. In 2000, the theater chair for Bozeman’s Sweet Pea Festival was so impressed with the Claudia Shouse (l.) and her daughter Tracy Hostetter (r.) share their passion for live theater with one of their students Ruby-Rae Sexton (c.). Students learn all aspects of theater including acting, costume design, set design, and lighting. (Photo provided by Tracy Hostetter)

quality of the performances and originality of the shows that she asked the talented duo to bring their children’s theater to perform at the festival. “People saw us at the Sweet Pea Festival and wanted their kids involved, so we started teaching Saturday classes and added two summer theater camps,” says Tracy. With her talented and musical mother by her side, Tracy formed Kaleidoscope Youth Theater while still coaching drama and teaching at Bozeman’s schools. Within a few years, Tracy and her mother were working at this nonprofit theater full time, adding after school programs and increasing the number and variety of summer theater camps. “Because we’ve been involved in teaching drama for so long, our nonprofit theater took off before we really thought it would,” says Claudia. During Tracy’s tenure at Chief Joseph, Claudia assisted students in learning their lines. It quickly evolved, and Claudia began working with her daughter to write original musical scores. She then became their chief production accompanist and pre-school drama teacher. “Most of my friends are going to leisure communities or traveling, and here I am teaching first graders and I really can’t leave because I’ve got a show to put on,” (Continued on page 38)

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Article Good for Economy I just wanted to let people know that the Quilt show article (page 37, April/May 2011) is helping not only the quilt show but also the Great Falls economy. I received a call from a quilter in Anaconda. She had found out about the quilt show from the Montana Senior News - and was quite impressed when she discovered that she was actually talking to the April/May centerfold! She and a friend are going to come up Friday

and spend the night so they can take in two days of the show. So there you go - money for a motel, money for meals, money for gas, and who knows what stores they might hit. Lynn Hebert Sun River

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Inch By Inch By Dr. Michael R. McGough The tasks that came to her shop were as numerous as they were varied. She was a crafter and an artisan with extraordinary talents and skills. She had learned her craft and perfected it at a time prior to the development of our current throw-away economy. Items were bought with the intention of keeping them. Dolls were certainly no exception. When she first opened her doll hospital, she did it with purpose and with keen intentions. Over the years, she never lost sight of either. Change had been an almost constant companion in her line of work. Styles, materials, and the economy had changed countless times. She had worked with numerous customers. She respected them all and gave each the time, care, and attention that they deserved. She had long been a one-person operation. That, she once shared, was both good and bad. She liked being the boss, but it would have been nice to have someone else with whom to share the load. Nonetheless, she had been able to remain at the top of her game, and thus had a great reputation and her skills were in high demand. Her efficiency and effectiveness were commendable. A visit to her shop (I mean her hospital) provided quick evidence of her skills, her sense of commitment to what she did, and her sense of purpose. Looking around, it was clear that this was indeed a hospital. The broken dolls, some seemingly in critical condition, could easily have been discarded. However, someone cared enough to give them a second chance. After observing her for a time, it was evident that she was just the right person - she cared and it showed. On a small shelf near the front of the shop,

there were a number of dolls that looked every bit as new as the day they were made. Their bright colorful faces, their perfectly cleaned and pressed clothes, and their neatly groomed hair showed a great deal of care and attention. She explained that some of her patients would be returned to children who would once again love them and play with them. Others would be going home and placed on a shelf to serve as a pleasant reminder of childhood memories. In either case, she said, someone was going to be happy! To the casual visitor, the operating room of the hospital was a bit of a mess. The patients were all different. They were made of different materials, their designs were each unique, and their injuries ranged from the simple to the complex. Without her years of experience, knowing where to start in and of itself would have been a challenge. One-by-one, day-by-day she operated on a doll at a time. That patient received her attention, until it was ready to be put on the small shelf near the front of the store. There was no real hurry, and there was no sense of complication to what she did. Watching her for any length of time, one was left to wonder how she did what she did with such patience, joy, and success. Near the shelf where the dolls waited to be picked up, there was a small, framed plaque on the wall. It not only provided some practical insight into life, but it also spoke to her long-term success. The small sign read, “Yard by yard, life is hard; inch by inch, it’s a cinch.� Regardless of your career or occupation, the words on the wall of the doll hospital provide some sound advice for us all. MSN

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Everyone remembers searching for and working at their first job - the anxiety, the excitement, and the co-workers. This issue, our winning Remember When contributor Lucille Lewis of Helena shares the story of her first job at Macy’s in New York City. Thank you and congratulations to Lucille, the winner of our $25 Remember When prize. Remember When contains our readers’ personal reflections, contributions describing fictional or non-fictional accounts from the “Good ol’ Days,” or reflections on life in general. Contributions may be stories, letters, artwork, poetry,

etc. Photos may be included. Each issue of the Montana Senior News features the contributions deemed best by our staff. The contributor of the winning entry receives a $25 cash prize. We look forward to receiving your contributions for our August/September 2011 issue. Mail your correspondence to Montana Senior News, P.O. Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403; email to montsrnews@bresnan.net; or call 1-800-6728477 or 406-761-0305. Visit us online at www. MontanaSeniorNews.com.

My Job at Macy’s By Lucille Lewis, Helena As I was leaving Straubenmuller Textile High School to catch the subway train, my mind was busy thinking. I was a senior, and graduation was fast approaching. What does someone my age do now? Lack of funding erases higher education and Pell Grants did not exist back then. So searching for a job would make up the next chapter of my young life. As if by magic, I felt a gentle tap on my shoulder and heard a soft voice say, “I am Ruth Ennis, a representative from Macy’s Department Store. I am recruiting young people for jobs. Do you think you would be interested?” I was stunned for a moment and couldn’t speak. Finally, I found my voice and said, “You know, I was just asking myself how to find a job!” “There is a part-time job waiting for you on Thursday afternoon and all day Saturday,” she said. I couldn’t get home fast enough to tell Mom the good news. We celebrated with tea and warm Crum Cake. When June arrived, I was hired to check the canvas bags that slid down the chutes onto a loading platform from the selling floors above. Our director would distribute an equal number of bags to the packers at their fully equipped work

tables. I was fascinated by this set-up. I earned $12.50 a week checking hose, blouses, shirts, and other merchandise against sales checks to see that all was correct. Finally, the merchandise was wrapped, labeled, and sent to the delivery trucks. If you were fast, you earned a bonus. Many ladies attended Broadway shows after shopping at Macy’s and were delighted with this delivery service. All in all, I had found a great job and I was happy. It wasn’t long before I was promoted to a better-paying and more interesting position. In those days, Macy’s featured an electrical repair shop for small appliances. Three electricians worked in the backroom sitting on stools facing a broad work table with a hanging pegboard full of the necessary tools. I sat in an enclosed cubby space, which had a small window that opened and closed. I answered customers’ questions about their broken irons, toasters, vacuums, and other small appliances, then carried them back into the repair shop. Some were repaired in the shop, while others were sent to the factory. In those days, repair costs were reasonable, so we were always busy. Some of the broilers came to the window in deplorable condition. A customer with a greasy, messy broiler showed up and wanted it fixed, “It doesn’t ‘voik,’ please repair.” I hesitated to take it to Enzo for inspection, but I had to do my job. All Enzo could say with disgust was, “Tell the dear lady that she will have to use elbow grease on it.” He would not touch it. The customer very innocently asked, “Vot department I find this elbow grease?” Enzo and the two other men found it hard to keep straight faces.

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Occasionally, we could hear Mozart’s music being played on the radio hidden on one of the shelves. Customers that were unhappy with the repair charges for their appliance were directed to the Complaint Desk, where three official-looking gentlemen listened patiently. The customer either left happy or mad. Back then, Macy’s didn’t have a bargain basement. Instead, it had a vast area that displayed white, gleaming washing and drying machines, electric cook stoves, and vacuums. One end of this floor housed a cooking center where a woman chef demonstrated her newest methods of cooking. Rows of collapsible chairs fronted this center. Leftover meals were always saved for the hungry employees. Occasionally, a movie star strolled through. One day we got the news that Frederic March and his wife were on our floor. I found him sitting on the edge of one of the counters. After a short chat with him, he autographed my shopping bag. He made my day! Macy’s was a great place to work during the Depression days. It featured a dentist office, and a registered nurse was on duty. We also had a fencing class on an upper floor. I still have the fencing foil, which hangs on my wall. Thanksgiving Day arrived and Macy’s featured a parade. There I was along with other employees, dressed in Eastern European costumes, riding on a float, and waving to the happy, smiling children and their parents. We received a box lunch and a day’s pay as a reward. Thanksgiving Day was different in those days. Between Thanksgiving of the past and those of today, I will always choose the one from yesteryear. The July Fourth fireworks from floats on the water between Manhattan and New Jersey brought crowds of viewers. Yet another promotion landed me in a secretarial position away from the customers. I realized how much I missed the repair shop and my three great electricians. Finally, I bid farewell to Macy’s. Marriage was the next chapter, with still more exciting events to come. I’ll keep these memories forever because they are so precious. MSN

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I Am So Glad I Am Not Young Anymore By Bob Campbell When I graduated from high school in 1958, the movie of the year was Gigi, with an outstanding performance by Maurice Chevalier. He guides us through the social life of Paris at the beginning of the last century. Only now can I fully appreciate his shaking his head at the follies of the young, saying, “I am so glad I am not young anymore.” Looking back at my seventy years in Montana, I have seen many changes. Each summer I enjoy discovering new areas of Montana. It is always a great experience - appreciating what it was like prior to humans inhabiting this unique area of the world. When I retired ten years ago, it was uneventful because it was what everyone was expected to do. My parents survived the depression and told me early in my life that I had to get a good education or I would end up receiving the lowest wage for the hardest physical work. We all worked to save money by entering a profession, and we raised families supported by a stable income. Not everyone in my high school class needed further education to achieve economic stability. My friend Bert stayed on his farm in Richland County,

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and when oil was discovered he traveled the world, married well, and now enjoys living in Sydney, Australia. Typical of my generation, I struggle climbing the technology divide to master new products on the internet that can provide a dependable source of income. This leaves me with more time and money for enjoying reading and watching classic movies. Our younger generation has never experienced a recession and until three years ago, they believed that the American dream was true for them also. They played by all the rules - working and studying an average of six years to receive a four-year college education. But the rug has been pulled out from under them, and this year the jobs are not there. Instead, they find themselves with huge student loan payments that will follow them for many years. Each morning when I awake, I look out my window and am thankful for another opportunity to enjoy the new challenges of living in Montana, come hell or high water. We survived a bizarre legislature spewing off-the-wall bills and doing little to address our real problems. Diplomacy is missing in our state government, and we are all losers in this high stakes partisan gamesmanship. Montana will always challenge those who choose to live here, and there is solace in the fact that many other states are worse off. MSN

By Randalynn Kaye It is important to understand that making a lifestyle change is an investment, both financially and emotionally. As with any investment, you want to do your due diligence. Many other fields of investment use formulas to guide research. A real estate investor looks at things like rental income, location, and down payment. A new car buyer has to consider gas mileage, financing terms, warranties, and so on. And so it is when looking at senior housing options. A tested and proven formula will help you quickly sort out the options and focus on the issues to consider. Follow the steps below and do your homework before you start looking so you can avoid wasting time and energy or feeling confused and frustrated. The formula to follow is Risks & Values + Health + Finances = Your Best Option. Let’s analyze the elements. Risks & Values - What is your comfort zone? This soul searching may be tricky to get started but can lead to wonderfully rich conversations that are a gift to the entire family. In my book, Senior Housing 101, I list 16 risk and value questions, some of which include: How many times do you

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want to move? Are you concerned about being a burden to children, family, or friends? If something happened to your spouse, could you maintain your current lifestyle? Regardless of how much money a person has, where they live, or their resistance to making a change, these soul-searching questions are the best place to start. Health - The state of your health will initially set the direction for your research. Are you (and your spouse) capable of living in an independent setting? Does either one of you already require assisted or skilled care? It is important to anticipate 3-5 years ahead. Visit your physician for an updated professional assessment that will help you to determine the likely level of care you will require. This will allow for more meaningful and productive discussions with professionals when you are visiting locations. Some common health issues to consider include signs of early memory loss; difficulty walking; declining vision; osteoporosis or spinal stenosis; cancer; Parkinson’s disease; and cardiac or pulmonary problems. While at this point these may be minor issues that are controlled with medication, in time they will likely present greater challenges and you want to be prepared. If you are blessed with good health, you may have more options than if significant health issues are present. Finances - I have a golden rule with this: “Know before you go.” You absolutely must know how much money you have to work with before you start looking at specific options. What you want to avoid is falling in love with an option, only to learn it is not financially viable. You will need to know your assets and income. With assets, determine your total net worth, also called your total combined capital assets. When calculating income, be sure to focus on available income. Count all income, regardless of whether you are using it now or letting interest and dividends roll into the principal. When you do your homework using the formula, you will be amazed at how it will guide and simplify your research and decision making process. Randalynn Kaye is the author of Senior Housing 101: Your Basic Field Guide to Understanding Today’s Complex Senior Housing Market and Your Formula for Success… A Practical Guide for Making Your Senior Housing Decision. Kaye has more than 12 years of experience in the senior housing field, and is the adult child of aging parents. MSN

Big Brothers Big Sisters Is Starting Something Big Brothers Big Sisters has been serving the Butte Community for 44 years, providing community-based and school-based mentoring programs and abuse prevention programs in both the Butte School District and the community. This year, Big Brothers Big Sisters kicked off its new repositioning and recruiting campaign, Start Something. This new branding concept challenges the community to think about how it can make a difference in the lives of our youth, while conveying an empowering brand that is action-oriented and committed to positive change. This is communicated through its central branding concept: • What if every child fulfilled his or her potential? • What if every child was set on the right path today? • What if every child graduated from high school and college, and gave back to his or her community? That would be the start of something very, very big! Every time you donate time or money to Big Brothers Big Sisters, you start something. You can give one hour a week as a school-based mentor or become a community-based Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Couple to help a child reach his or her potential. Call 406-782-9644 or visit us online at www. bbbsbutte.org or www.facebook/bbbsbutte to join Big Brothers Big Sisters and Start Something Today! MSN

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Take A Cultural Vacation To North Dakota By Heather LeMoine North Dakota Department of Tourism Sometimes when people travel, you will hear them talk about immersing themselves in the culture. Or that they might even be taking a cultural vacation. In fact, one of the top travel trends in the U.S. is “history and culture” vacations. But what does that mean? And could you even be doing it without knowing? The types of cultural experiences found in North Dakota vary, so it publishes a free Culture & Heritage Trail Guide dedicated to five themes found in a North Dakota vacation experience. You can request this publication online or by calling 1-800-435-5663. The themes you will read about include: • Arts & Entertainment • Wildlife & Wonders • Heritage & Heroes • The Lewis & Clark Trail • Ranches, Farms & Gardens The types of culture found in North Dakota are far ranging and include celebrations of immigrant cultures, like the Ukrainian Festival in Dickinson (July 22-24), the Deuce of August Icelandic Celebration in Mountain (July 29-31) and North

America’s largest Scandinavian Festival, Norsk Hostfest in Minot (September 27-October 1). There are celebrations of western culture, like the Taylor Horsefest (July 29-30), the Wild West Shootouts at the Frontier Village in Jamestown, Tatanka Festival (July 7-10), and the popular Medora Musical (nightly June 10-September 10). You can also explore Native American culture at the Northern Great Plains Culture Fest (July 30-31) and the magnificent UTTC International Powwow (September 8-11). And if you are looking for history, you have visited the right place. North Dakota is where legends were made and you can follow the Trail of Lewis & Clark, visit Theodore Roosevelt’s cabin in a national park named for him, see the home of Sakakawea, the fort of General Custer, the headdress of Sitting Bull, a museum dedicated to Roger Maris, and even the birthplace of Lawrence Welk. Now is the time to visit, explore, and enjoy North Dakota’s history and culture. From one of the oldest standing structures built by immigrants to a botanical garden commemorating international peace – there is a diverse and fun trail waiting for you in North Dakota. MSN

Downtown Fargo offers urban options at a prairie price Provided by North Dakota Department of Tourism Flanked by a new state-of-the-art public library to the east, the North Dakota State University College of Arts & Architecture to the south, and the regionally recognized Plains Art Museum and the NDSU School of Business to the east (both

housed in renovated and iconic downtown buildings), Fargo’s downtown is brimming with metropolitan flair, intellectual energy and a funky feel with a prairie price. The shopping is ideal – eclectic shops interspersed with coffee shops and restaurants. Real or wanna-be globetrotters will feel the world beat

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in O’Day Cache with its international mix of home décor and fashion. The designer duds at Lena K. and Scandinavian modern furniture at Scan Design, to name a few of the boutiques found downtown, create a great range of shopping. Broadway is capped by the gloriously quirky gifts and good books found at Zandbroz. Just south of Zandbroz is the iconic, art deco Fargo Theater. The Theater, along with the Plains Art Museum, serves as cultural and entertainment anchors to downtown. The Theater carries a full schedule of plays, festivals, special events, concerts and independent films, while the Museum is a showcase of rare and celebrated midwestern art interspersed with international touring exhibits. A variety of food options abound as well. The kids will love Spicy Pie, a pizza-by-the-slice joint. Try J.L. Beers, a hole in the wall eatery where burgers meet beers and seating for 24 means a regular lineup that is worth the wait. At Stella’s you can find authentic Italian for dinner and lunch, and longtime downtowners still swear by Bertrosa’s in the basement of the Black Building. Night owls love the Drunken Noodle, where sushi and noodle bowls are served up until 3 a.m.

The upscale atmosphere of Monte’s on Broadway is the perfect dinner date destination. While shoppers, the business community and students keep the area hopping all day, downtown is just as vibrant at night with live music and entertainment ranging from the pub feel of Rooters, to poetry readings at Atomic Coffee to live bands at Dempsey’s Irish Pub, and dancing at the Old Broadway. Need a place to hang your hat? The trendy Ho-

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tel Donaldson, a boutique, upscale hotel dedicated to the arts has 17 unique suites, each featuring the work of one local artist. Along with these suites, the hotel features locally grown dining in the HoDo Restaurant. Three lounge spaces within the hotel — the HoDo lounge, Stokers, and the rooftop Sky Prairie - provide eclectic space to relax, a wide range of beverages as well as a diverse assortment of performances by musicians, poets and other artists. MSN

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Recommended Reading By Connie Daugherty Butte, by just about everybody. More books have been published about Butte than about any other single town in Montana. There is even a Butte trivia book dedicated to little known details about the mining city. Most years I can find at least one new Butte book, but this past year has been an exceptional year for Butte books. Fact and fiction, photography and prose, written by well-known authors like Ivan Doig and Stan Lynde as well as newcomers like Zena Beth McGlashan and Matt Vincent with Chad Okruch. Each adds dimension to the other stories. Therefore, I decided to talk a little bit about all of them in this one column. Three of the books I consider almost as a set, although written by three different authors. But before we revisit Ivan Doig’s Work Song (2010), Stan Lynde’s To Kill a Copper King (2010), and Zena Beth McGlashan’s Buried in Butte (2010), I would like to introduce two more books into the Butte mix. Both of these books are more photography than prose, but both of them complement, not only each other, but also the above books. Irish Butte (2011) by Debbie Bowman Shea is part of the Images of America series, and Butte (2011) by Matt Vincent and Chad Okrusch is part of the Then and Now series, both from Arcadia Publishing. Mostly comprised of photographs with minimal text, both complement each other by covering different aspects of Butte’s unique personality and also add a visual perspective to the other, prose-dominated books. Debbie Bowman Shea is a Butte native connected to the Butte Irish that she celebrates in her book. The Irish knew about mining: “al-

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Zena Beth McGlashan’s Buried in Butte is a combination of text and photos and, like Butte, it touches on the present as well as the past. Although the thread running through Buried in Butte is the funeral business, Zena Beth’s stories deal with all aspects of life in Butte, focusing most often on the less well-known people and their stories. “Butte’s cemeteries and their monuments, from the humble little wooden headboard to the grand granite work of art, can inspire us to reach back through time to imagine the pain of loss, the successes and failures of men and women as they built a city, the courage of immigrants, lives lost to accident, disaster, war, disease,” writes Zena Beth. Zena Beth’s book is one of the most complete histories of Butte ever written. “There are moments in a lifetime when you can taste history as it is happening. When the flavor of time, from one hour to the next somehow is not quite the same as any day before,” writes Ivan Doig in Work Song. Butte has had many of those moments in its history, and Work Song tells a tale of one of those times. Morrie Morgan - “all right, Morgan Llewellyn” - the itinerant teacher from Doig’s Whistling Season, finds himself in Butte at one of those moments. “The Richest Hill on Earth and I - and, if my hope was right, its riches - were about to become acquainted.” Morrie’s life is enriched, but not in the ways he expected when he stepped off the train. It is enriched with people like Griff and Hoop, Russian Famine and Mike McGlashan (no relation the Zena Beth) and Grace and Samuel S. Sandison. It is also enriched by experiences that find him using his “damnedest brainbox ever created” to help his newfound friends. In typical Doig style, history comes alive with surprises at every turn of the page. Stan Lynde’s To Kill a Copper King depicts Butte at an earlier time in its history, a time when organized labor had a different meaning. “The miners reminded me of cowpunchers I knew,” Merlin Fanshaw decides. “Men who were proud of their skills, loyal to their companions and the outfit they worked for.” It is that loyalty that brings U. S. Deputy Marshall Fanshaw to Butte City to investigate an unsubstantiated rumor that someone is about to assassinate Marcus Daly, one of the Copper Kings. It is Merlin’s duty to find out if the rumor is true and if so, who is planning the mischief. “O’Dhoul’s story… of a stranger hiring an assassin inside a Helena church was a wild one.” But Butte City was a wild place. “Buildings of every shape and size staggered up a rocky slope crowned by steel head frames… dusty rutted roads… smoke and fire poured from smokestacks at the mills.” Life in Butte was hard, but there was also something else in Butte City in 1888 - an atmosphere of opportunity. Opportunity for what and for whom is the question, and Merlin is determined to answer. His search takes him behind the scenes of Butte society. His rank and knowledge earn him an invitation to a black tie evening at Marcus Daly’s home. What had begun as a duty becomes personal when a random beggar is mistaken for Merlin and killed because, “It should matter to someone when a man dies.” Buried in Butte, Work Song, and To Kill a Copper King, whether history or fiction, emphasize that it is the people - not the minerals - of Butte that make it the Richest Hill on Earth. These books also touch on history in other corners of Montana, because a Butte book is inherently a Montana book. They complement one other as though they were a set. One book is good, two is better, but all of these Butte books make a good way to follow Butte’s history. MSN

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Bringing in supportive services or having family provide care is a choice people make so they can stay at home for as long as possible. Often, people cope way too long at home – and pay a price that becomes an emotional, spiritual and physical toll on the caregiver as well as the cared for. Resentments may build and erode relationships; quality of life diminishes as the world of a home bound person can become very small and isolated. Quality of life at age 89 is different than our 40’s, 60’s or even 70’s. As we age, our energy reserves are not what they used to be; late night parties, watching the grandkids for the weekend, gardening, keeping house, or even fixing a simple meal starts to lose their appeal because it takes so much out of us. But, needing extended care services beyond what can be provided at home does not have to equate to loss. There may be limitations on what you can do – but we know the desire is still there! Our care structure and Life Enrichment focus is based on quality of life: a sense of purpose, participation, stimulation and feeling loved and significant amongst family and friends. At any one community we have 100-200 people taking on the responsibility of care and generating quality of life. How can one caregiver visit a day compete with that? There is a nutritious meal on the table, you can garden when you feel like it, enjoy Happy Hour, actor’s theater, church fellowship, veteran’s clubs, and family and friend visits… how can being home alone compete with that? However, in our communities, we accept that we are not the first choice over staying at home. One day, the benefits of choosing a better quality of life will outweigh the benefit of keeping someone at home. When you realize that, you’ll be making the right choice.

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The world recently watched and celebrated the wedding of Britain’s Prince William and his longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton. Show how much you know about Britain’s royalty by taking this month’s quiz, The Royal We: Britain’s First Family, created by our staff. Congratulations to Alice Tofslie of Belgrade who submitted the winning answers to the Flower Name Riddles quiz that appeared in our April/May 2011 issue. Thank you, Alice. Two $25 cash prizes are awarded from the “Contest Corner” in each issue of the Montana Senior News. One prize goes to the person who submits the entry that our staff selects as the

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The Royal We: Britain’s First Family By MSN Staff Below are 25 questions about British royalty along with 25 answers. On a numbered sheet of paper, match each correct answer with the corresponding question and send it to us. The winner will receive a $25 cash prize. Good luck! 1. William and Kate were married on this day. 2. Princess Diana was what age when she married Prince Charles? 3. Henry VIII had how many of his wives executed? 4. This royal abdicated to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. 5. England’s king during WWII. 6. The spouse of a ruling king or queen is called what? 7. For how many years has Queen Elizabeth II reigned? 8. What was the name of Queen Victoria’s husband? 9. What is the date of Princess Diana’s death? 10. Which British royal started the tradition of white wedding gowns? 11. In the 19th century, this location was popular for royal weddings. 12. This royal was known as “The Virgin Queen.” 13. This woman was the last wife of Henry VIII. 14. Queen Elizabeth is Head of State for how many countries? 15. This royal is third in line for the British throne. 16. This man renounced two royal titles when he married the queen. 17. This king was executed in 1649. 18. Royals of this religion are prohibited from inheriting the Crown. 19. Coronations are held in which location?

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20. What is the title of Queen Elizabeth II’s husband? 21. This is the Queen’s residence in Scotland. 22. On his marriage, Prince William received what title? 23. The king or queen of England is the Supreme Governor of this religion. 24. Prince Harry was born on what date? 25. The official residence of the British sovereign.

Across 1. A true American day 6. One of the Amendments 9. Love story star, first name 11. Drinks go-with 13. 1 across is a patriotic one 14. Marches and celebrations 15. “The Gipper” - first name 16. Vaulted polygon 17. Little drink 18. British sailor 21. Garden annoyances 24. Popular drink 25. Soccer score on Latino TV 26. Trip 30. Paul Revere’s most famous role 33. Toasted, with to 35. Fly over plane 37. Went to see 40. Old carriage 43. Independence day food festivities 44. Enjoy the pool 47. Parisian summer 49. Patriotic song 53. Medical TV show 54. Sci-fi writer, Doc Smith 55. Tennis or fishing object 56. Feels great affection for 57. Actress, Sarandon

A. 59 B. Windsor Castle C. Palace of Holyroodhouse D. Prince Harry E. Roman Catholicism F. Edward VIII G. August 31, 1997 H. September 15, 1984 I. Prince Philip J. Catherine Parr K. The Church of England L. George VI M. April 29, 2011

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N. Queen Elizabeth I O. 2 P. Westminster Abbey Q. Buckingham Palace R. 16 S. Duke of Cambridge T. 20 U. Queen Victoria V. Charles I W. Prince Albert X. Duke of Edinburgh Y. Royal Consort MSN

58. Military rank, for short Down 1. Number of guns that were fired in 1777 to celebrate independence in Bristol Rhode Island 2. Get-together 3. Captain Driver’s flag 4. Blues singer, celebrated in film 5. Joyous 6. Explosive celebrations 7. Chocolatey delight 8. Party givers 10. Vegas or Palmas 12. Executive position, abbr. 16. Channel with mysteries showing 19. Passes, often 20. Hotel employee 22. Superbowl QB, first name 23. Defendant called John 24. Southwestern University, abbr. 27. Made rah rahs… 28. Quebecois gold 29. Elite U.S. military group 31. Interactive promotional outlet, with com 32. Color in the US flag 34. Symbol for nickel 36. French noble 38. Doubtful points

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1. H - Tulip 2. N - Phlox 3. R - Cowslip 4. D - Rose 5. Y - Jack In The Pulpit 6. T - Four O’Clock 7. I - Blue Bell 8. M - Johnny Jump Up 9. C - Lady’s Slipper 10. S - Marigold 11. O - Bleeding Heart 12. V - Bachelor Buttons 13. J - Aster

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Sheila Gaub and her army of volunteers make quilts to honor and comfort wounded warriors Article & Photo by Kim Thielman-Ibes A little more than three years ago, on a cold January evening, Sheila Gaub, wife of a retired Army Colonel, held her first organizational meeting of the Quilts of Valor Montana Chapter at Quilts on Broadway in Belgrade. Little did she know that her life was about to be taken over by small 9” and 12” blocks of fabric. Today, she works around the clock to ensure that our wounded warriors find comfort, warmth, and a hug from a lovingly made, handstitched quilt. Sheila is surrounded by an army of volunteers, including the twenty-five or so regulars that meet in her garage the fourth Friday and Saturday of each month from January through October. Joanne Thompson and her husband Tommy have been working with Sheila from the beginning. “At the end of the first meeting, Sheila asked for volunteers and Tommy stood up,” Joanne says, “I just about fell out of my chair.” Tommy Thompson, also retired military, was among the first of fifteen men in Sheila’s “men prefer blocks” Quilt of Valor group. Many had never touched a sewing machine in their life, nor considered quilting as a possible

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their journey into quilting. Sheila’s garage is filled with rows of tables dotted by a variety of sewing machines. Surrounding tables hold a handful of ironing and cutting boards and a plethora of pizza boxes, donated by the local Costco, that hold these precious handmade squares. Squares are bundled and turned into amazing works of art. But this art must be soft enough to the touch to cozily cover a wounded warrior being transported from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany back to the States. It must be stitched and constructed in such a durable manner that it can take the commercial grade washing they receive in a medical setting. Each quilt has a signature block where a quilter signs his or her name and a short message to its future recipient. Sheila tracks every quilt that is made and sent. Each quilt is enclosed in a matching pillowcase, along with a letter to the wounded warrior and a stamped and addressed Montana postcard. “We never expect to get a postcard back,” says Sheila, “That’s not our mission. But when we do, we’re thrilled and that’s what keeps us working.” To be part of the Montana Chapter of the Quilts of Valor visit www.QOVF. org or email Sheila at reg3@quovf.org. MSN

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Article & Photo by Kim Thielman-Ibes “The best response to the long list of social ills is to put into effect the Noah principle. That is, stop looking for credit for predicting the rain, it’s time to start building an ark,” said Johnnetta B. Cole, the first female president of Spelman College. That is exactly what local Bozeman resident Kandy Rose has been doing since she was a kid. Rose is the supernova of volunteers, vitally affecting the communities lucky enough to count her as a resident. Unlike the supernova, Kandy’s energy is a durable quality that is deeply rooted in her desire simply to do something useful. “It’s my passion,” she says. The eldest of four, she grew up following her father’s footsteps. His occupation read physician, but his real love was joining community organizations and doing something to help those in need. Through her summer travel with her father, Kandy developed an understanding and sensitivity towards the importance of volunteer work. “My life is more enjoyable when I’m doing something in the community to make people’s and animal’s lives better,” she says. Over the years, with great humility and a sense of purpose Kandy has helped countless people and animals through her volunteer work. In 2000, Kandy and her husband moved to Bozeman from Bryan to retire. Keeping true to form, before she had a chance to unpack a suitcase she had zeroed in on a local Bozeman cause to sink her teeth into. The rural

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Rae/Sourdough volunteer fire department needed a new fire engine. Previous voter requests for the project had failed, but not this time. Kandy brought her nonstop enthusiasm, tireless work ethic, and firm belief that this was a real public safety to be addressed. This time the community rallied and raised the mill levy. Since then, Kandy’s support role within this rural fire department has grown to legendary proportions something that happens a lot. “Kandy is a one-of-akind person,� says Brian Nikolay, Firefighter Operations Officer for the Rae/Sourdough Fire Department, “She does so many functions for the department that it would be hard to fulfill our mission without her.� After consistently attending fire department board meetings and firefighter training sessions, Rose determined the best way to help her community, her firefighters, and fire department was to run for the department’s board. No stranger to elections, Kandy had been elected the first female Mayor pro tempore in her former city. She was recently elected trustee for the department. Kandy’s work for the fire department is tireless. She’s the main contact for its community outreach program educating members on fire safety; she helps organize CERT - community emergency response teams - centered around neighborhoods; she’s instituted the Carver Governance Model with the department’s board to increase its effectiveness and relationships with the firefighters; and she handles numerous thankless tasks that have endeared her to the men and women volunteers of Rae/Sourdough. “Kandy helps bring the community voice to the fire department,� says J.D. Engle, Fire Chief Rae/ Sourdough, “But more important than that and the most important role that will remain in any Rae/ Sourdough firefighters mind is the sit-down meal she prepares every Tuesday night after training at the Cottonwood fire station.� From the chief’s perspective this single act helps create trust, camaraderie, and a family environment for his firefighters, an environment he believes is crucial

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in their life-and-death business. Kandy’s work in Bozeman has not been limited to the many hours she puts into the Rae/ Sourdough Fire Department, which has the lowest risk rating of any fire department in Gallatin County thanks to its many volunteers. Community safety is an issue Kandy seems to gravitate towards. Creating an early warning system for Hyalite Dam that sits fifteen miles south of Bozeman was just one more successful six-year effort. “Our fire chief had a couple of engineering studies done that showed in the event of a failure the dam could affect up to 6,000 people,� Kandy explains, “I thought, my goodness, we need an early warning system but I was told it would never happen because of the large number of constituencies involved.� Kandy tackled this uphill battle as she has done in the past with commitment, tenacity, and a belief that failure is not an option when it comes to the health and safety of her community. Kandy’s list of volunteer activities is long. She remains active at her church as elector and Eucharistic minister, and next summer she will begin her term as President Elect of her Rotary Club, which will bring new project challenges and opportunities. She notes that the fire department is in need of a new fire station. S o f a r, s h e h a s served on more than forty boards and brought her experience and cando attitude to numerous other organizations. It looks like there is just no stopping the unstoppable Kandy Rose. “ We c a n ’ t t h a n k Kandy enough,� says Chief Engle. MSN

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Debbie Arkell works behind the scenes to keep Bozeman among the most admired in the nation By Kim Thielman-Ibes A little more than eleven years ago, former Bozeman city manager Clark Johnson brought an unsuspecting Debbie Arkell into his office to promote her from Assistant Planning Director to one of the toughest jobs in the city, Director of Public Services. Arkell distinctly remembers the moment as if it were yesterday. If a vote had been taken, almost everyone would have agreed that she was an unlikely candidate for a variety of reasons. At that time, the position of public service director had always come from the engineering division in the city’s public service department. City management simply did not pluck people out of one department to head another. To promote a woman as director for the typically bluecollar division of public works put an additional kink into the system, especially a woman who started her career as secretary for the planning department. The appointment to director was astounding. The Director of Public Services, also known as Public Works, over-

sees all the inner workings of the city of Bozeman that make it a safe, healthy, and attractive city to live in. Public works include picking up trash, filling potholes, and ensuring city water is safe and plentiful and that waste products are taken care of appropriately. All together, her department oversees six divisions: Engineering, Forestry, Street, Water and Sewer, Water Reclamation, and Water Treatment. Leading the department has come with challenges. “ W h a t helped me is that I’m blue collar myself, though I sit in a white collar desk,” she says. “I understand how things work and how to get things done.” These skills helped Arkell manage and gain the confidence of some ninety-five Public Works employees. “I’m not just sitting at my desk in a skirt when we have a water main break or a downtown blast. I’m out there with them, getting them the tools to do the job.” Arkell adds that most days she would rather be “out there” then in her office doing paperwork. Not bad for someone who began her career in 1985 as a part-time secretary in the planning department. Arkell was promoted two times dur-

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ing her fourteen years in planning. Andy Epple, Planning Director at that time, gave her a shot as a planner and eventually she worked her way up to Assistant Planning Director. Her success as an Assistant Planning Director and now as the Director of Public Services has a direct link to her dedication and love of public service. James Goehrung, Director of Facility Services for the city, believes it is her overall concern for the community that makes her a successful director. “Debbie always strives to anticipate the needs of the community and be proactive in addressing problems that arise,� says Goehrung. “She’s gained respect from people she works with because she always handles issues with compassion, grace, and fairness.� Arkell believes that building trusting relationships with both the political framework of the city and with her employees makes her an effective director. “You can’t be a leader without truly understanding what challenges those you lead face,� says Arkell, “It’s all about providing your staff with the tools they need to do their job. Learn all you can about what you’re leading.� Moving into the director’s seat was not an easy transition for Arkell. Many were concerned about her lack of public

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works experience, her lack of engineering experience, and her petite female frame. But it was not her mathematical or physical attributes that got her the job - it was her administrative, political, and people skills. Arkell practices what she preaches. She does not just rely on the knowledge and expertise of her six superintendents and the skilled workers that she supervises; she gets into the trenches too. Under Arkell’s leadership, the city of Bozeman has become the gold standard for public works in the state. Montana Municipal Authority, the city’s insurance carrier, looks to Bozeman’s Public Works programs when other cities encounter public works issues. Arkell is also the Western District President for the American Public Works Association - a professional organization for cities and counties. Whatever her position, Debbie Arkell will continue to put the interests of Bozeman and its citizens first. MSN

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The Pioneer Museum of Bozeman preserves the history of Gallatin County and southwest Montana Indian tools and arrowheads are on the main floor, as are the fauna and animals discovered by Lewis and Clark, and implements used by fur traders. Items belonging to the town’s founder, John Bozeman, are also exhibited. The Fort Ellis display explores the importance of the military post to the early growth of Bozeman. Our gun collection includes rifles, pistols, and a single-bore cannon. The agricultural room has tools and implements used by early farmers and ranchers. An overview of every county community is available in the balcony, as is a display at the Sweet Pea Festival, Montana State University, and the earthquake-prone Gallatin Canyon. Because the building was once the county jail, visitors will view jail cells and a hanging gallows. The museum’s research center stores thousands of photographs and documents. The bookstore holds hard-to-find books on southwest Montana history for sale to the public. The Pioneer Museum is located at 317 W. Main in downtown Bozeman. Summer hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and winter hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is $5, but children twelve and under and museum members are admitted free. For information visit www.pioneermuseum.org or call 406-522-8122. MSN

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made the parking small. When it is full, the preserve has the biggest number of people that can enjoy it as it was meant to be enjoyed. For folks with limited mobility, there is an accessible trial to the lovely Lake Creek riparian area, where there are benches and multiple opportunities to pleasantly spend a few hours. We walked the Lake Creek trail to Phelps Lake and looped back on the Woodland Trail - about 2.5 miles. A total of eight miles of trails wander through the 1,106-acre preserve, following the creeks, lake, and ridges behind which soar the towering Tetons. Boulder-laden Lake Creek creates background music for visitors. Benches encourage hikers to sit and listen to the breezes rustle the gold and red aspen leaves. We surprised a ruffed grouse in the middle of the trail and watched a deer saunter off after refreshing herself at the creek. A row of mergansers perched on a log at the lake. Others who joined us at the lake that day were local people who said they come here several times each year. The Visitor Center, dedicated June 21, 2008, orients visitors to the preserve through sensory exhibits and allows you to hear Rockefeller speaking about conservation. I would like to go back when it is open, but really, on this perfect day it would have been a waste to spend any time indoors. I think Laurance Rockefeller would approve. Thanks to him, we returned from our hike in Grand Teton National Park’s Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve, “preserved in spirit” as he meant for us to do. For more information search online or call 307-739-3654. The Visitor Center is open from late May to late September, but the trails are accessible year round. MSN

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Northwest Montana Rock Chucks Throw Rock Show in Kalispell, July 23-24 By Bernice Karnop When Milah Gano reached confirmation age, her Mom drove to Montana from their home in Washington to buy her a Montana moss agate ring. Such luxuries were few back then, and she treasured the small semiprecious stone that matched one her mother wore. Today the memory of her very first agate makes her smile. “I think of that little, tiny ring when I look around our huge rock shop at Lakeside and think, ‘Oh, man, I could make millions of those things.’” Milah and the Northwest Montana Rock Chucks rock club will show off some of their stones and gems at a Rock Show slated for July 23-24 at the Kalispell fairgrounds. Readers who want to buy an agate ring for their grandchildren or who want to explore the fascinating Montana tradition of rock collecting will want to join them. A rock show is a great place to bring youngsters and introduce them the many facets of a hobby kids take up naturally. What mother has not come across a collection of pretty rocks in the pockets of small-sized jeans? The rock show displays all kinds of rocks and gems from Montana and around the world. Speakers and demonstrations will interest those who want to dig deeper into the hobby. Jewelry makers, flint knappers, and gem faceters will display their wares. Raffles, door prizes, and a silent auction will give you a chance to pick up treasures for a reasonable price. Both you and the children can sample activities like gold panning and see black light reveal surprising colors in certain rocks. You can watch rock saws slice into plain-looking geodes to reveal the magical crystal kingdom inside. The Northwest Montana Rock Chucks have set aside a special children’s area where youngsters can sift through their own buckets of dirt, guaranteeing their own “eureka!” moments. Milah admits that, between the time she was a kid picking up pretty rocks and when she retired, there was

little time for rock collecting. Now, she insists that there is no better hobby than rocks. It is inexpensive, gives you a reason to travel, and takes you any number of interesting directions. You can make jewelry, collect fossils, or delve into archaeology. Rock clubs and rock shows all over the state provide opportunities to meet people who share your enthusiasm. It is not always easy to find what you are looking for. Searching with friends for Montana moss agates along the Yellowstone River near Terry, Milah gathered other beautiful colored rocks. They kept urging her to look for the agates, but the ones they picked up looked like potatoes to her. The famous Montana gemstone has an outside like a peel on a potato, according to Milah. You have to train your eye to recognize them. If the sun is right, you might catch a glint of the milky translucent rock inside if an edge has chipped off. Milah spotted an “ugly rock” beneath a stick and picked it up. It was full of dendrite, the impurities that make the pictures in the stone and which make the agate valuable. She had it sliced to make the most of the patterns, and says it is the most valuable rock she has ever found, worth about $300. “Now I have all these slabs that I am afraid to touch,” she says. Searching for rocks is a treasure hunt, and you can find them almost anywhere. Milah loves the variety, the different shapes, feels, and colors of rocks. A rock hound

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finds something new all the time, and that is exciting. The variety in rocks is endless - you can never learn all there is to know in a lifetime. Another rewarding part of rock collecting is passing on your enthusiasm. This year, the Northwest Montana Rock Chucks partnered with 4-H kids in Kalispell. Their “Rock Stars” club gave the adults a chance to share their knowledge about rocks with the youngsters. They have done eight weeks of classes with the 4-Hers, studying fossils,

metal detecting, identifying rocks, panning for gold, and more. The young people polish their interest in a hobby that will keep its shine for the rest of their lives. They even volunteered to help with the show. “That will be fun for everybody,” Milah says. Admission to the show is only $1. If you would like more information, contact Milah Gano at 406844-3560 or email her at mallards_g@hotmail. com. MSN

2011 Is The Year Eddie’s Corner Turns 60 By Gail Jokerst New restaurants reputedly have a failure rate in the neighborhood of 60 percent. So when an eatery manages not just to survive but also to flourish, its experience could prove instructive to novice restaurateurs yearning for knowledge. And there would be no better place than Eddie’s Corner to attain that education. Not only has this landmark eatery/gas station/ convenience mart served locals and the traveling public for 60 years, it has been there for customers day and night, around the clock, for every one of those six decades. Truckers on the Texas-to-Canada run stop here, as well as combiners heading to or from the next farm. Hubbies take wives to Eddie’s Corner for Mother’s Day and school sports teams call ahead when traveling to make sure seating for 18 is ready upon their arrival. Road warriors zipping between Great Falls and Billings in need of a cup of java or a potty stop depend on it. So do the local men who meet here weekly for Bible study. In a nutshell, Eddie’s Corner is more than just a much-appreciated travelers’ oasis in what seems like the middle of nowhere. But Joe Bauman, who runs the operation, would take exception to the term “middle of nowhere.” “We aren’t in the middle of nowhere,” he quips. “But you can see it from here.” During the busy tourist season, customers

wait in line to get in the door. On a typical summer night, the kitchen easily goes through 150 pounds of potatoes for their fresh-cut fries, while waitresses serve up plate after plate of madefrom-scratch peach kuchen and Swedish nut cake. Often, you find people leaving with a smile and a farewell - to someone they have known for years or someone they have just met while passing through. To understand the philosophy behind this successful family-run business, it helps to return to the origins of Eddie’s Corner and the woman who started it. Although Astrid “Ot” Bauman passed on in 2002, she left behind words of advice and a modus operandi that lives on in her children, their families, and the staff of 38 who keep this enterprise going. “She told us, it’s always worth it in the long run to buy the best to begin with,” says Ot’s son, Joe. “And mom always wanted things done in an orderly fashion,” adds Joe’s brother, Dick, a co-owner. “She said it makes everything run a lot smoother. Otherwise it’s total chaos.” According to her sons, Ot hailed from a prairie-pioneer family where no one stood idle. Whether she and her six siblings were picking currants and chokecherries for jelly and syrup or gathering buffalo chips for her mother’s stove, Ot learned at a young age to make the most of her resources and developed a strong work ethic.

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She and her husband, Duke, bought Eddie’s Corner in the spring of 1951. Prior to that, they owned Duke’s Café in Jordan, where Ot cooked daily. Seeing the available location at the junction of U.S. Highway 191 and U.S. Highway 87/Montana 200 as having better economic potential, they sold Duke’s Café and focused their efforts on making Eddie’s Corner successful. “Dad ran the bar and service station to start,” recalls Dick. “We leased out the café at first, and then Mom took it over.” By all accounts, she set the standard for every employee by her own powerful example. “Ot was a neat lady to work for. You learned from her,” agrees Jean Stevenson, who prepared soups, desserts, and everything in between at Eddie’s Corner for almost 40 years. “She set an example.” Managing to be efficient yet comfortable, immaculate yet welcoming, Eddie’s Corner has always given customers a sense of coming home even if they happen to be newcomers to the establishment. “Ot was very hospitable,” recalls Dick’s wife, Liz, a nurse who has volunteered on an asneeded basis at Eddie’s Corner for around 50 years. “If there was a bad snowstorm, her home was always open. Even to strangers stranded at the restaurant. Sometimes several people would stay with her.” Leslie Barnett, Ot’s daughter, works as the night-shift cook and carries on the family tradition of hospitality and informality. She tells of one evening when a group of 30 promgoers from Lewistown came in for breakfast at 3:30 in the morning. Despite their years of on-the-job experience, she and the waitress working the shift were swamped. “Things got so

busy, I had to ask one of the teenage customers to take orders for us,” remembers Leslie. “He didn’t mind, and I bought him and his date breakfast as a thank you.” While Eddie’s Corner has obviously been many things to many people, the one thing you might not suspect is its ever being a place where people meet a future spouse. But surprisingly, more than one romance has blossomed here. While the Baumans were once reminiscing about these restaurant romances, a customer who overheard them piped up with, “I met all three of my husbands at Eddie’s Corner.” That pronouncement met with both amazement and laughter. As it turns out, some Bauman family who members worked there were also susceptible to Cupid’s arrow. Dick and Liz’s daughter, Val, married a traveling salesman she met at Eddie’s Corner when she cooked on the night shift. And Joe met his wife, Laurie, who came to the restaurant to work as a cook but has since tackled every job in the place. The Baumans are planning a 60th anniversary barbecue/picnic on Saturday, June 18 for longtime as well as new customers. Stop by to help them celebrate - all are welcome. And while enjoying the live music and good eats, singles might want to keep a lookout for hot prospects. Everyone else should see if they can convince the next generation of Baumans to keep those doors open round-the-clock for another 60 years. For more information, call 406-374-2471. MSN

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Life is a frenzied blur for fur buyer during spring Article & Photo by Dianna Troyer Fur buyer George Kortum of Anaconda compares his occupation to gambling. “Buying fur is a lot like playing poker, but the odds are in your favor if you know what you’re doing. I’ve learned a lot in the past 35 years,” says George, who specializes in purchasing bobcat, coyote, and lynx furs. “One of my longtime clients is a wealthy, 80-year-old Greek furrier in New York City. He tells me to buy the best cat fur I can find, and then he’ll wire $130,000 to my bank account to pay for it,” says George, who earns a commission. During winter and spring, George travels thousands of miles throughout the West, buying and shipping fur nationwide to individual furriers or to commercial garment manufacturers. “Some people have been in the business 30 years and still can’t grade a fur right,” he says, “and they’ll lose a lot of money because they buy

poor quality or pay too much for a piece. A fur’s grade depends on its color, character, size, and thickness. Depending on those traits, a bobcat fur might be worth $80 or $800.” George buys furs from individuals or at trapper association shows through live auction or sealed bids. Often, show organizers hire him to grade thousands of furs and hides, including coyote, cat, fox, beaver, bear, muskrat, sable, fisher, deer, and elk. “It’s a competitive, hectic lifestyle, but it’s exciting, too,” he says, “and you get to see gorgeous fur. Spotted bobcat fur is highly prized as trim on garments, and only trapped in the western U.S.” Furs are coveted worldwide for apparel, particularly in Russia, Italy, China, and Greece, George says. “Fur coats are utilitarian and still the best way to stay warm in frigid climates like Russia.” He usually buys fur for garments, but sometimes will fill requests for taxidermists who need antlers, elk teeth, claws, and skulls. He also buys and sells trapping supplies, mounts, and rugs at his store, Brewery Antiques, in Anaconda. “I love the cats the most. A good taxidermist is an artist who can make an animal look alive.” After sales in Colorado and Utah, his pickup truck bed and cab were stuffed high with boxes of fur and elk antlers. “In the cab, I hardly had room for myself,” he says. “I put what I could in the back seats and under the seats.” When his buying season ends, George settles back into running his antique store. Despite all the furs he handles, George does not own a fur coat himself. “I had one, but lost it on a trip when the trailer I was hauling caught on fire. I’ll have another one made one of these days, when I decide what I really want.” MSN

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How to Cure Golf Fat Shots and Thin Shots By Nicolus Cage Two of the most frustrating golf swing faults are to hit the golf ball fat or thin. A golf fat shot is when you hit the turf first before hitting the golf ball and a golf thin shot is when the leading edge of your club strikes the equator of the golf ball. Both of these golf swing faults can cause a host of errant golf shots (and often result in golfers hurling their clubs in the water). Below are the common causes and proven cures for both golf fat shots and golf thin shots. Golf Fat Shot Causes: 1. Golf grip is too loose or too tight on the club. 2. Golf ball is too far back or too far forward in stance. 3. Weight remains on your back foot at impact. 4. Wrist releasing too soon on downswing (you are likely trying to “help” ball get airborne). Golf Fat Shot Cures: 1. Maintain a moderate grip pressure of 4 or 5 (on a scale of 1 to 10). 2. Move your body weight to forward leg through impact.

3. Try to release wrist hinge as late as possible with a sensation of driving your trailing hip and hand through ball impact. 4. Focus on driving into the back of the ball. Golf Thin Shot Causes: 1. Typically occurs when there is too much tension in your golf grip and/or you are trying too hard to “help” the golf ball get into the air (resulting in flipping of the wrists). 2. Another common cause of golf thin shot is an incorrect address position with either the hands behind the golf ball or the golf ball positioned incorrectly… either too far backwards or forwards. Golf Thin Shot Cures: 1. Maintain a moderate grip pressure of 4 or 5 (on a scale of 1 to 10). 2. When you address the golf ball, ensure that your hands are placed ahead of the golf ball. 3. Relax throughout the swing. Thin shots often come from tension at impact; focus on hitting ball and nipping turf at same time. So remember these key golf swing tips every time fat or thin shots creep into your game! MSN

Golf Practice Drills To Cure That Slice By Nicolus Cage The golf slice is one of the most common golf swing faults. For right-handed golfers, the golf slice is a golf shot that starts left of the target and finishes right of the target. There are several critical golf practice drills that can help you fix the golf slice rather quickly by instilling the proper movements in your golf swing and giving you the right “feeling” of a wellhit golf shot. Here are two fantastic golf slice drills recommended by top PGA instructors. Perform these golf practice drills for a few minutes then return to your normal swing. You will be amazed at how quickly your golf slice is fixed! Right Foot Back Golf Slice Drill - Corrects the golf slice caused by out to in swings and encourages proper in to square to in swing path. 1. Perform this drill at half-speed using a 7-iron and teed ball. 2 . Ta k e n a r r o w stance, and then pull your right foot back one foot. 3. Swing along insquare-in swing path and make contact with the ball. Do not worry about distance, but focus on hitting a solid, straight golf shot. 4. Hit 5 to 10 shots,

while noting your swing path through to release and finish positions of swing. 5. Remove the tee and hit several solid, straight golf shots at half speed off the ground with the right foot back. 6. As you feel comfortable with your golf shots, gradually bring your right foot back even with your

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left foot. 7. Re-create the same “feel” of a well-struck golf shot as you gradually increase the speed of your swing. Back To Target Golf Slice Drill - Corrects the golf slice by encouraging in-square-in swing path and club release. 1. Perform this golf slice drill at half-speed with 7-iron and teed ball. 2. Select your target and assume normal setup.

3. Leaving arms in position and clubface square to target, rotate your feet 45o with your back directed toward the target. 4. Swing along bodyline and hit 5 to 10 shots. Note that in this setup you will have a clear, insquare-in swing path. 5. Return to your normal golf swing. Try these and you will see that your slice disappears. MSN

The sun is out, the birds are singing, and the flowers are in full bloom! Summer is here, and what could be a better time to let love bloom and grow in your life? Plant the seeds of romance by answering one of these ads or write your own. You never know which new buds will turn into tomorrow’s blossoms. To those who wish to respond to any of these personal ads, simply forward your message and address, phone number, or email address to the department number listed in the particular personal ad, c/o Montana Senior News, P.O. Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403. We will forward your response, including your address, phone number, and/or email address to the person placing the ad. If you answer an ad in this section, there is no guarantee that you will receive a response. That is up to the person who placed the ad. Please make sure you submit your correct address plainly printed so you can promptly receive responses. Respond to the ads in this issue and also sit down now and prepare your own ad to run in our August/September 2011 issue. There is no charge for this service and your ad may bring a breath of fresh air to your heart as well. Responses to personal ads appearing in this column can be submitted at any time. However, to

place a personal ad in the August/September 2011 issue, the deadline is July 10, 2011. WWF looking for a gentleman who is a nonsmoker (social drinking o.k.) in his 70s or early 80s. Must be caring, honest, fun-loving, and secure; interested in dining out, traveling, going on walks, talking, watching movies, and listening to country music. I am healthy and have my own home in Billings. I’m an LPN and work occasionally. I’ll send a picture on request and answer your letter. Reply MSN, Dept. 27501, c/o Montana Senior News, Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403. W.W.F. Classy Christian lady would like to meet a Christian, non-smoking, non-drinking gentleman in his 70s. I live in the Billings area and enjoy a simple life of spending time outdoors, watching movies, and going to concerts. If you are interested, I would appreciate a letter. Reply MSN, Dept. 27502, c/o Montana Senior News, Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403. Male in his late 80s, non-smoker, non-drinker, and no drugs of any kind. I enjoy traveling, dining out, fishing, and watching TV. I am looking for a lady companion around the same age to share

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life’s golden years together. Will answer all letters. Reply MSN, Dept. 27503, c/o Montana Senior News, Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403. If you are reasonably attractive and you would like to be treated like a lady, you might want to hitch your wagon to an all-around good guy. I am very easy-going and have a pleasing personality. I offer financial security and I am not bad looking for being in my late 60s. I am willing to meet you MORE than halfway. Fairness on your part is a plus. If you think this message is addressed to you, respond. Make it happen. Reply MSN, Dept. 27504, c/o Montana Senior News, Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403. Christian man committed to Christ, attractive blond-haired/blue-eyed, sincere, trustworthy, loving, hardworking, mid-60s. Interested in meeting similar, attractive, full gospel (Protestant) widow, 62-69. Must be a loving, down-to-earth woman. Would like friendship first with a possible relationship later. All areas. Reply MSN, Dept. 27505, c/o Montana Senior News, Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403. WWF living in northeastern MT is seeking a male, 70-80, who does not smoke, drink, or use drugs and who is quiet and secure, likes home life, animals, and the beautiful outdoors. Must be a quality, sincere, intelligent person and not totally into his own needs. I am a middle-aged lady of 70, slender, active, affectionate, and fun who enjoys cooking, walks, and gardening. Send picture and phone number. Will do the same to meet an easy-going, good listener for friendship and whatever comes after. Reply MSN, Dept. 27506, c/o Montana Senior News, Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403. SWM, 61, 6’3�, and 205 lbs. I am looking for a woman, 50-61, to be my partner. I live near Clancy. I do not do drugs, smoke, or chew, but I do drink socially. I like to dance, listen to country western music, hunt, fish, and go camping. I’m looking for someone to share my life with. I don’t play games with people’s emotions, and I tell it like I see it. I get along well with others and am flexible with my decisions, not single-minded. I am a good cook, but nothing fancy. I am not religious, but I am spiritual in my lifestyle. I will respond to all letters with a recent picture of myself. A picture with your response would be appreciated. Reply MSN, Dept. 27507, c/o Montana Senior News, Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403. I am a single, widowed woman, 72, 5’4�, 115 lbs, blue eyes, brown hair, Christian. I do not smoke or drink. I am looking for a man, 72-82, to share a relationship with and hopefully a long life together. I like to have a candlelight dinner at home, just to be with that special person. I also like sitting in front of a fire listening to music, sitting outside to watch the sun set, and holding hands while on a walk. If you feel the same, write to me. I will answer all letters. Reply MSN, Dept. 27508, c/o Montana Senior News, Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403. I am a GM and live on a farm in the High Line area. I am 70ish and still work 20 hours a week. I like cards, cribbage, TV, movies, antique/junk stores, going out to eat and drink, and reading. Looking for friendship and company. Have a dog and three cats. Reply MSN, Dept. 27509, c/o Mon-

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tana Senior News, Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403. Caucasian female, Christian, 5’3�, 138 lbs, excellent health. No drugs, smoking, or drinking. I am financially and physically independent. I like good conversation, dancing, traveling, exercising, reading, and playing cards. Seeking a male companion in good health. Are you out there? Reply MSN, Dept. 27510, c/o Montana Senior News, Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403. Like to dance? Needed: men and women who would like to share dances with one another. Let’s get together and have a “ball!� Reply MSN, Dept. 27511, c/o Montana Senior News, Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403. SWM seeking a cool, outgoing lady to be a friend and companion. I’m 65, 5’5�, 177 lbs. Retired, looking for that special lady to enjoy life with. If interested, write me. You may just be that very special friend. A photo would be appreciated. Reply MSN, Dept. 27512, c/o Montana Senior News, Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403. DWM would like to meet an active lady, 50s or early 60s. I like outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. I don’t drink, smoke, or do drugs, but have no problem with occasional drinking. I am a quiet person who cooks, likes to go out for coffee, and watches TV at night. I would like to find someone who I would enjoy spending time with and who would enjoy spending time with me. I live in SW Montana. If you respond, please send a photo. Reply MSN, Dept. 27513, c/o Montana Senior News, Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403.

Professional pianist, male, 52, 5’6�, 120 lbs. I am single, good-looking, and happy. Black hair, brown eyes. I have no children. I have played at the state capitol, hotels, art galleries, weddings, and community events. I play classical music, popular music, music of the 40s and 50s, ballads, and love songs. I enjoy walking, sightseeing, cooking, movies, and quiet evenings. I am looking for that special person, any age. Maybe I am the one for you, to enjoy a life of Christ and music. Reply MSN, Dept. 27515, c/o Montana Senior News, Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403. SWM seeks very affectionate female companion, 55-70. I live in Great Falls. Looks unimportant. I do not smoke or drink. All replies welcome and I will answer them all. Reply MSN, Dept. 27516, c/o Montana Senior News, Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403. WWM, around 80, 5’11’’, 200 lbs, would like to meet a financially independent, loving lady in the Great Falls area for friendship and possibly short trips around MT and to Jackpot, NV. I am a good old country boy who doesn’t like large, noisy crowds or

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music. Own my own home and am in good health. Do not use any medications, drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. I like quiet nights together and country western music. Not looking for a live-in. Send photo and phone number and I will answer. Reply MSN, Dept. 27517, c/o Montana Senior News, Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403.

Vibrant, active, slender, financially independent WWF. Non-smoker, occasional glass of wine, good sense of humor. Enjoys camping, fishing, long drives, movies, and travel. Would like to meet gentleman with similar interests. Reply MSN, Dept. 27518, c/o Montana Senior News, Box 3363, Great Falls, MT 59403. MSN

Always Up in the Air Atyicle & Photo by Connie Daugherty “I was one of those airport kids,” says Butte’s Dick Johnson. “I would ride my bike to the local airport; watch the planes take off and land or just hang out.” That was in the days before security issues, when a kid could get right up close to the runway and watch the planes or hang out around the pilots and listen to the talk. It was inexpensive entertainment and inspirational. Born one of three children and raised on the outskirts Jamesville, Wisconsin, Dick was interested in anything mechanical. He earned Masters Degrees in mechanical engineering and industrial education at the University of Wisconsin. But he never lost his fascination with aviation. Getting a pilot’s license had always been a goal. He finally attained his private pilot’s rating in 1977 while he was working in a small town near Minneapolis. “It was the first time I had some money to do something about it,”

he says. It did not take him long to pass both the ground school and practical training, and then he was up in the air. Dick and his wife Marcia also wanted to move west, and Dick was ready to leave industry. In 1981, he accepted a position teaching engineering at Montana Tech, headed to Montana, and “never looked back.” Suddenly this “flatlander” pilot was surrounded by mountains, a situation that many pilots find uncomfortable. “It was a different experience,” he admits. “But they didn’t intimidate me. I knew I’d have to be cautious and get indoctrinated to them.” He was not easily intimidated by the work and challenges involved in getting an advanced pilot’s license, either. With one level of license under his belt, he “realized how attainable it was.” So, while he was teaching young mechanical engineering students at Montana Tech, he became a student himself. First, he got his instrument rating. That accomplished, he went on to earn his multi-engine rating as well as his commercial and air transportation

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licenses. “I was always looking to further my flying,” he says. He was not finished; he went on to get all the instructor ratings he could - CFI, CFII, and multi-engine. He is now the only active aviation instructor in Butte, using his two-seater Piper Tomahawk for instruction. That also makes him the go-to person for local pilots when they have to get their annual check rides in order to maintain their certification. Although he was busy teaching college full time, Dick found a way to make use of all his advanced ratings. He went to work for an aviation charter service. “I’ve flown all over, from here to Texas and Florida,” he says. He provided on-demand charters, occasional cargo, and nonemergency air ambulance stabilized patient transfer flights. “I have about 10,500 flying hours,” he says, “and about 10,000 of that are basically in the mountains.” It was while he was working as an employee of the aviation service that he started flying for the forest service during the summer fire seasons. “It’s really about establishing a relationship and building your reputation so they know who you are,” he explains. And over the years, Dick built up a reputation as a safe, skilled, and dependable pilot. When the aviation service he was working for decided not to continue working with the forest service, Dick formed his own business, Coyote Air, and contracted on his own. He flew on a “callwhen-needed” basis for a few years, working not only whenever but also wherever he was needed. Sometimes he found himself helping on fires as far away as Texas and Arizona. In 1999, he was awarded a forest service “exclusive use contract” on the Beaverhead-Deer Lodge National Forest. He provides the primary air support on the Beaverhead Deer Lodge Forest - an area of over two million acres. That translates into spending a lot of his summer days patrolling this national forest area “looking for smoke.” From July through September he is on-call; “I have to be there and I have to be ready to go; it’s a fifty minute call out.” This spring he was awarded another 5-year exclusive use contract. When a fire breaks out and gets going strong, people and equipment are brought in to fight the

fire and Dick is expected to fly air attack. “They need an orbiting communication platform,” he explains. “It’s basically an air boss that works all the resources - people, trucks and tankers on the ground, helicopters, maybe jump ships, or retardant ships that are coming in.” Essentially, Dick takes forest service personnel up in his 182 Cessna and creates an orbiting traffic control station for them, placing his plane in the right place at the right time. While forest service personnel are giving the orders and directions, Dick also has to be aware of what is going on at all times. Sometimes he is almost flying blind in thick smoke but still needs to be able to tell the incoming retardant planes what altitude to fly at and where to work. Teaching and the forest service contract complement each other, Dick says. By spring, he is ready to get out of the classroom and into the sky. But after a summer of looking for smoke and flying through difficult conditions he is ready to get back into the classroom. Although different, both activities provide a constant change and challenge because both college students and fires are sure to provide something unexpected. Dick teaches machine design, HVAC, and several engineering support classes like strengths, statics, and dynamics. He often of uses his aviation experience and knowledge to explain mechanical processes to his students. He also taught engineering design for

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several years but is currently serving as Engineering Science Department Head. Satisfying as it was to be flying, the engineer in Dick had always wanted to build a plane. So he ordered the plans for an Osprey II - a two-seat amphibious plane with retractable gear - and set to work. Over about ten years he cut and fabricated, molded and welded, and put it all together from scratch by himself. By 2004, it was finished, certified, and ready to fly. He had fun flying it around the state. Then he got a phone call. A man who had seen the design wanted to come and look at a completed plane. Dick welcomed him and took him for a test ride. The man liked what he saw and offered to buy the plane. Dick refused and reluctantly the man went home. “But he kept calling me,� Dick says. Repeatedly he would call. Finally, Dick gave in. “I guess he caught me in a weak moment,� he says. He sometimes misses the plane, but now he is thinking about what he might build next. “There are a few designs out there I’m sort of interested in,� he says. Meanwhile, he is designing and building a prototype of an unmanned air vehicle (UAV) with another Mon-

tana Tech professor. While the military already makes use of similar type vehicles, Dick and his partner are researching the commercial and civil applications of their design. And at age sixty, Dick has decided to take on a new venture. Just last summer, he formed J & J Aviation with a husband and wife to whom he gave flight instruction. “It’s J for Johnson and J for Jones.� After they earned their private pilot’s licenses, the Jones wanted to get into the aviation business and approached Dick. It seemed like a good idea, so he agreed to partner with them to “give them whatever benefit of experience I have.� If it has to do with aviation, Dick Johnson can claim some experience with it. Aviation in Butte “needs some young blood, with enthusiastic, personable people,� he says. So they acquired the land and the funds and built a new hangar with space for about four planes, an office, and eventually a pilot lounge. Dick seems happy to be not only part of Butte’s aviation history but also part of its future, because no matter what else Dick Johnson is doing - teaching, researching, or riding his Harley - he continues to love every moment he spends up in the air. MSN

It’s a gem of a museum and it’s free! The Mineral Museum, situated on the Montana Tech campus, overlooks the 100-year-old Butte Mining District. The Museum exhibits over 1,800 minerals from Montana and around the world. Outstanding specimens include a 27.5-troy ounce gold nugget recovered from a placer mine south of Butte in 1989 and a 400-pound smoky quartz crystal, affectionately referred to as “Big Daddy�, unearthed just east of Butte. Brilliant blue sapphires from Yogo Gulch and beautiful polished agates, Montana’s state stones, are displayed along with copper minerals from the rich Butte mines. Admission to the Mineral Museum is free, and it is open daily 9 am to 5 pm from June 15 – September 15 and weekdays 9 am to 4 pm from September 15 – June 15. For more information, contact Dr. Richard B. Berg, Curator, at 406-496-4172 or John Foley at 406-496-4414 or visit www.mbmg. mtech.edu/museum/museum.asp. The Museum is located on the Montana Tech campus at 1300 West Park Street in Butte. MSN

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Butte’s Lauretta Bonfiglio a big part of my life,â€? she says. And because the Article & Photo by Connie Daugherty Stroll into the Main Stope Gallery in uptown University of Redlands in southern California was Butte and a classy, slightly bohemian, white- a Baptist college, she was allowed to go that far haired lady will greet you. The jewelry that she is away from home. “I was being adventuresome,â€? she recalls. Little did she wearing is most likely of her know that her adventures own creation. Much of the were just beginning. art - sculptures (both wood While at Redlands, she and clay), vases, and painttook a class in fresco muings - in the gallery are her ral painting and fell in love creations. “I find my growth with the art form. Not only as an artist is enhanced by did she love the style, but using a variety of techniques she turned out to be very and materials,â€? she explains. good at it. As a student And 84-year-old Lauretta she was commissioned to Bonfiglio continues to grow paint a mural at the Mission as an artist and as a person of San Bernardino. After every day. Each Butte sunthat she was hooked and rise brings a new fusion of had to know more. She decolor and another opportunity cided to move to Mexico in to create something beautiful search of some of the more that she can share. “I love well-known Mexican mural working with color,â€? she says. painters. She lives comfortably in the So in 1947, after only house in which she was two years at the University raised and continues to bake of Redlands, Lauretta set her own bread and make her out for Escuela de Bellas own vegetable soup. “I never eat anything out of a can,â€? she declares. She be- Artes in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. “I gins every morning with yoga before heading out didn’t speak any Spanish‌ I didn’t even know the word for bathroom,â€? she recalls. “I got on the to her studio or up to the gallery. She was christened Lauretta, after her mother train myself.â€? Although repreand grandmother. “Actually I’m the fifth Lauretta,â€? she says. She moved away to go to college and sentatives from the spent most of her adult life in Mexico and in Mary- school were supposed land. It was not until after she retired that she to meet her, there was returned to her roots in Butte. “My personality has nobody there when evolved because I grew up in Butte,â€? she says. “I the train arrived late at night. Luckily, she could go on and on about the freedom of spirit.â€? She was always very artistic and was encour- found a friendly cab aged by her mother to follow her natural talents. driver who took her One of her favorite childhood memories is of carv- to a hotel. The next ing. “I can remember sitting on the back step‌ I morning the “people in carved a little bracelet for myself out of soapstone,â€? she says. “I remember

sitting in the sun and getting such a kick out ! ! " of making something for myself.� She was also sketching and painting by the time she was

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art teacher who encouraged her creativity. Although she was raised in a close Christian family and was sheltered, she is proud of the fact that her mother allowed her to attend college in California in order to study art. “The First Baptist church was

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the hotel” took her to get her dollars changed to pesos and helped her find her way to the school. While at San Miguel, Lauretta worked as an assistant to David Alfredo Siguieros, a renowned mural painter. She also met and married her husband. They moved to Mexico City where she earned her BFA degree. For the next 18 years, Lauretta’s husband worked for the U.S. government administering a

farm labor program in cooperation with the Mexican government. Lauretta gave birth to four children and continued her artwork. She was included in a Life magazine article about artists in Mexico during this time. In 1965 when the farm labor program ended, Lauretta and her family returned to the U.S. Lauretta’s husband was transferred to Annapolis, Maryland. It was during the civil rights demonstrations and they had to drive across the southern states. “I was following him through the traffic scared that I would get stuck in this frightening country of the United States of America.” She laughs about it now feeling like a stranger in her own country. When her marriage ended a few years later, Lauretta stayed in Annapolis where she taught art in the public schools for the next 24 years. She also participated in several juried art shows and even had a few oneperson showings in prestigious galleries in Washington, D.C. and in New York with her woodcarvings. It was during that time that she started working with clay - a medium she had not experimented with before, but which the school system wanted her to teach. So, she went to the University of Maryland, studied clay applications, and then taught the techniques to her students. Along the way, she developed her own style and techniques. “It was one of the first things I started doing that I really loved to do,” she recalls. That love continues today. “It’s meditation for me,” she says. “I’m in the clay studio every day.” Lauretta’s unique

and expressive clay sculptures and vases are prominently displayed in the gallery in Butte, as well as in galleries in Helena and Bigfork. She also makes clay jewelry. “I started making beads in Maryland,” she recalls. Her beaded necklaces and painted clay pendants are always popular sellers during the Butte Farmer’s market as well as in Bigfork. She also makes clay wind chimes and plates. “I love making the little plates - I never get bored with it,” she says. Whether working in wood, clay, or paint, Lauretta strives to communicate with the viewer. And with every medium she has to develop a different technique. For example, when carving with hardwoods she uses a chisel, mallet, files, sandpaper, and finally steel wool to polish it. “Painting is the most dangerous because once you know exactly what you are doing, and when you start to paint it’s like walking a tight rope. You have to let yourself be in that kind of space,” she says. “I paint realistically sometimes but it’s very tedious and tiresome.” A few years ago, Lauretta started making braided rugs as well - just to have something different to do. “I have them all over my house… I do it while I’m watching TV,” she says. She especially likes mixing the colors of cloth together. She makes the rugs mostly for friends and family and is working on one for a grandson now. “I’m one of those people that has to keep questioning,” she says. “I always want to learn more.” And as Lauretta Bonfiglio learns more, she shares more of herself in her art. An art that connects her distinctive spirit to anyone who experiences her unique talent. “I want to communicate… on a level where we can dance together like children - open, joyful, and full of light.” MSN

A Mother-Daughter Dream Team - continued from cover Claudia says with a laugh. From the beginning, Tracy has written her own productions to control costs. Together, these two creative minds have written and produced more than 100 shows, 500 musical pieces, and 60 original musicals. Their inspiration and ingenuity does not end there. The two are also the chief costume designers and seamstresses, stage prop designers, and head prop builders - all jobs that Tracy performed for eight years with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. These skills are also part of their production-based curriculum. “We try to get the kids involved in all aspects of the production. We find it teaches them respect and responsibility for the whole production; they learn the time it takes to create those things,” notes Tracy. When visiting Kaleidoscope Theater, you might find students stitching poodle skirts or Kangaroo puppets, putting together sets, learning lines, practicing their stage presence, or singing an original honky-tonk tune. Many of the theater’s previous students, now in college and beyond, come back to assist with after school classes, apprentice at Kaleidoscope’s summer camps, and provide expertise for the year-round productions. Kaleidoscope Youth Theater moved out of Tracy’s downtown Bozeman home into its very first dedicated building in February of 2011. “Until now we’ve been like gypsies. I had to move the theater out of my whole house - we used to sew costumes on the dining room table and store the props in my bedroom and mom’s barn,” says Tracy. “My daughters would find their prom dresses in the costume box. I had an identity crisis when all of it was relocated to our new location.” Tracy and Claudia hope their new home will bring with it additional recognition and funding to continue expanding the children’s theater’s curriculum, add staff, and publish a few of their works. “We have great aspirations and vision,” says Claudia, “What these kids do on stage - it’s just magic.” For a performance schedule and more information visit www.kytbozeman.com. MSN

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Work or Retire? From CIA to Hospice Volunteer By James Cotsana Her breathing was very shallow and labored as I sat next to her bed so she would not be alone when the time came. She was in her late 80s and the cancer had taken its toll on her frail body. I sat there talking with her for about an hour, all the while holding her hand, although it was doubtful she could hear me. One of the nurses on duty walked into the room to check her vitals and rearrange her pillows and blankets, making every effort to ensure she would be as comfortable as possible. Within a few minutes, two family members entered and expressed their sincere gratitude for the attention being shown their loved one. I told them that she appeared to be comfortable during their absence and, if they needed anything, to please call. I returned to the kitchen area to help prepare meals for the other patients at the Hospice House. The next day, the woman I was sitting with died peacefully, surrounded by several close family members. This is certainly a dramatic change from my previous life. I retired from the Central Intelligence Agency in 2004 after 26 years as an operations officer and senior executive. I had a terrific career that allowed me to live in a number of countries and travel the world. Upon my retirement, I had not made any serious plans about what to do next but, in the interim, I was called back to the agency as an independent contractor to assist with its massive post-9/11 endeavors. Although I had a number of lucrative job offers with several major defense companies, my interest was not there and the independent contractor route gave me the time and opportunity to really think through and decide how I wanted to spend my retirement years. Although I enjoyed the work I was doing, I decided it was time to move on and start a new life doing something different. In July of 2008, at the age of 60, I left the agency and moved to my small hometown in New Hampshire. I still did not know what direction I would take, but once settled, I began looking for interesting part-time work or possible volunteer opportunities. In either case, I was not seeking financial gain but something that was needed, as well as personally rewarding. After a few weeks, I read a brief article in the local paper about Hospice House and its mission. It needed a required number of volunteers based on a calculated percentage: Medicare mandates a hospice volunteer staff sufficient to provide administrative or direct patient care in an amount that equals at least 5 percent of the total patient care hours of all paid employees and contract staff. This looked like something I might be interested in so I applied and was accepted. I went through a 9-week training and orientation program in a class with nine others with varied backgrounds and reasons for wanting to become a volunteer. Some, like me, were retired and wanted to contribute to the community. Others had loved ones who benefited from hospice care and support, and wanted to help in return. And a few were still working either full or part-time and wanted to assist as best they could during their free time. The training covered a number of topics: the history and philosophy of hospice, dealing with the terminally ill, communications and family dynamics, the many faces of grief, the role of spiritual care, and the role of the hospice volunteer. What struck me is that we covered topics that we do not normally think about or do not want to think about. However, the goal is to get us thinking about not only what the patient is going through, but what the family or caregiver is going though as well. The objective was to get us sensitized to these issues and appreciate the impact we can have during these last days for the patients and their families. It is also important because some patients have no immediate

family. Hence, the volunteer can play a critical role is just being there so the patient can have someone to talk with. It is also surprising how many of these patients still maintain their sense of humor. I successfully completed the training in November of 2008 and proudly framed and hung my certificate on the wall in my home office, prominently displayed among the memorabilia and awards from my previous life. The staff at Hospice House is very busy, dedicated, and diligent in caring for each patient, as I suspect is the case at all hospice facilities. As a result, you do what you can as a volunteer to free up the staff to do what they are trained to do. In my case, this includes help in preparing meals, helping feed patients who are not able to feed themselves, wash dishes, or just sit, talk or read to them. Some patients want to make an oral history of their lives or leave an audio message for their loved ones. The point is to be available to help everyone feel as comfortable as possible and maintain their sense of dignity. I have been volunteering weekly for a little over two years and know I have made the right choice. Like with my previous life, where I loved my work and the mission and found it most rewarding and needed, I feel the same way as a hospice volunteer. I know I made the right choice and, like the agency, I did not find it – it found me. MSN

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When Work Puts Vacations on Hold Marilee Crocker Judy Jamieson is like most home-based business owners I know - enterprising, dedicated, and hard working. She is also, in my humble opinion, vacation-starved. I should be clear. In making this observation, I am imposing my personal needs and values on Jamieson. When I spoke with Jamieson, she did not indicate that she feels deprived, aggrieved, or regretful - although it has been two years since she and her husband got away even for an overnight vacation, and the last time they took three or four days consecutively was in 2007. Judy Jamieson and her husband Kevin are proprietors of Cape Cod Chef on Call, a personal chef service that prepares meals in private homes, mostly for special occasions. The Jamiesons run their business from Brewster, Mass., half the year and from New Smyrna Beach, Fla., the other half. Judy takes care of administration and marketing, in addition to providing eventplanning services, and her husband, a certified chef, creates the cuisine, along with two culinary school interns and a chef/business partner. Judy, and presumably her husband, has a work ethic that puts mine to shame. She works 10- hour days, six days a week, and on Sundays throws in as many extra hours as needed. In their first five years of business, the couple

One in four U.S. workers receives no paid vacation at all, and we are one of a tiny handful of nations that does not mandate paid vacations for workers. We rank at the bottom of developed nations - way at the bottom in the amount of vacation time employers provide. “didn’t go anywhere,” Jamieson said. Then, with business and the economy humming along, they treated themselves to a two-week vacation in Sedona, Ariz., for several years in a row. Even then, the cell phone was always on. It still is. “If it rings, I answer,” Judy says - anywhere, anytime. As the end of the summer vacation season comes into view, it is worth noting that Americans are famously stingy - make that infamously stingy - when it comes to taking vacation from work. One in four U.S. workers receives no paid vacation at all, and we are one of a tiny handful of nations that does not mandate paid vacations for workers. We rank at the bottom of developed nations - way at the bottom - in the amount of vacation time employers provide. And one-third of us do not even use all the time we earn.

According to one survey earlier this year, 55 percent of small business owners with fewer than five employees had not taken a weeklong vacation for two years or more. And because of the economy, 51 percent expected to cancel or postpone vacations this year. Those of us who are self-employed are especially challenged. First, no one is going to pay us when we are not on the job. That is a problem right there. Second, when we do get away, we are apt to bring work with us and stay in touch virtually. If we disconnect completely and take a real vacation - free of cell phones, e-mail and Wi-Fi connections - we worry that being out of touch will cost us business, especially in this economy. I asked Jamieson if she felt not taking vacation was a loss. “What we’ve done is accept the challenge of developing our own business and building it,” she replied, adding that if that means sacrificing time off, at least it is a sacrifice on their own terms. Marilee Crocker writes and reports on the challenges and rewards of home-based business ownership and other forms of self-employment. Her blog, Marilee Crocker’s biz@home, is at http://marileecrocker.wordpress.com. Contact Marilee at marileecrocker@comcast.net. MSN

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ď ƒď Źď Ąď łď łď Šď Łď€ ď „ď –ď „ď łď€şď€ ď “ď °ď šď€ ď ”ď ¨ď ˛ď Šď Źď Źď Ľď ˛ď ł By Mark Fee As far as recent conspiracy/espionage films are concerned, The Bourne Identity films with Matt Damon and the recent James Bond films Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace are extremely well-made spy thrillers. On the other hand, Liam Neeson’s Unknown, though entertaining, had plot holes that were knee deep. The spy/conspiracy thriller genre reached its zenith in the 1960s with the James Bond films. There have been other classic espionage and conspiracy thrillers, but the films of the 60s were unique. As 007, Sean Connery was a new type of hero. He was ruthless, malevolent, and an incorrigible womanizer. Guy Hamilton’s Goldfinger (1964) was unforgettable. The music of John Barry, who recently passed away, was pulsating and spectacular. Television’s Man from U.N.C.L.E (1964-68) and The Avengers (1961-69) with Diana Rigg and Patrick Macnee capitalized on the success of the Bond films. The hilarious Get Smart (1965-70) series spoofed the genre. The Western genre even benefited from the Bond films. The Wild, Wild West (1965-69) was a huge success, though a bit monotonous. There are a number of classic spy/conspiracy thrillers worth picking up at your local DVD store. The following films from the 60s will have you glued to your seat. You don’t want to miss them! John Houston’s List of Adrian Messenger (1963) is one of my favorite conspiracy thrillers. George C. Scott races to uncover the identity of a ruthless killer before a young British heir is murdered. Scott plays Anthony Gethryn, a retired military intelligence officer. Gethryn is asked by his close friend, Adrian Messenger, to examine a list of names and find out if the people are still living. Messenger leaves on a plane, but the plane crashes. Gethryn suspects foul play and examines the list of names. He suspects Messenger’s name was meant for the list. The film is superb entertainment with many well-known actors in cameo roles and disguise, including Robert Mitchum and Burt

Lancaster. Not rated; 3.5 stars. In The Ipcress File (1965), Michael Caine plays British secret agent Harry Palmer. Palmer cannot stand his superior officers and is impudent. His commanding officer knows Palmer is very intelligent and can be used. He tells Palmer to investigate the disappearance of important Western scientists, but Palmer has been set up. Whom can he trust? He has to survive by his wits. The film is an absolute masterpiece of the genre and Caine is superb. The film is black and white and was a surprise box office hit. John Barry’s film score is sinister and electric. Not rated; four stars. In 36 Hours (1965), James Garner is brainwashed by the Nazis into believing D-Day has already taken place. But the truth is something far different. Garner plays American agent Major Jefferson Pike. Pike is drugged by the SS and sent to a complex that looks like an American military hospital in Bavaria. When Pike wakes, he is told that WWII is over and that he has been in a coma and is recuperating. Rod Taylor (The Birds, 1963) plays a German psychiatrist, who attempts to convince Pike the war is indeed, over. Beautiful Eve Marie Saint (On the Waterfront, 1953) plays a Jewish woman who has survived life in a concentration camp and reluctantly helps the Germans. The film is a riveting, outstanding thriller. Not rated; three stars. In the hilarious Glass Bottom Boat (1965), Doris Day plays Jennifer Nelson, a woman who works for NASA and is mistaken for a spy. Day also works part time for her father (played by Arthur Godfrey) as a mermaid on Catalina Island. But a public relations stunt misfires when Rod Taylor, as Day’s employer at NASA, snags the bottom half of Day’s mermaid outfit, while fishing. The scene is hilarious and the film even funnier. Paul Lynde plays an incompetent guard at NASA, who overhears Day talking on the phone with her

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dog, Vladimir. Lynde thinks Vladimir is a Russian spy. A very young Dom De Louise is hilarious as a contractor who helps Day redecorate her house. The film is directed by Frank Tashlin, who also directed many of Jerry Lewis’s funniest films. Not rated; three stars. In Arabesque (1966), Gregory Peck plays Professor David Pollock, a hieroglyphics professor, who is asked to investigate a conspiracy against Britain’s Prime Minister. The truth about the plot may be contained in a pictograph. Sophia Loren plays the leader of the plot’s mistress, Yazmin. Loren has never been more voluptuous and lovely. Pollock is intrigued and seduced by Yazmin, who is intertwined with the plot. Stanley Donen (Singing in the Rain, 1952; Charade, 1963) directs this clever, nerve-wracking thriller. Henry Mancini’s musical score is hypnotic. Not rated; three stars. George Lazenby was a former model when he won the coveted role of James Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969). Sean Connery

was tired of Bond and Lazenby was an unlikely replacement. Lazenby was awkward and selfconscious. The film still soared with stunning ski action sequences and mind-boggling cinematography. John Barry’s soundtrack is among his best for the Bond films. The film concentrates less on Bond’s sexual conquests than it does on his uneasy relationship with spoiled Italian contessa, Tracy De Vicenzo, played by Dianna Rigg of TV’s The Avengers. Tracy is the daughter of a mafia don. She attempts suicide, but Bond rescues her. Bond goes undercover to discover the truth about the connection between research on allergies and the deaths of some strikingly attractive young women. At the climax, Bond leads an attack on a snow-encrusted mountain fortress and marries Tracy. But will the marriage last? Rated PG; three stars. There will be more classics from the DVD vault next time. Until then, enjoy! MSN

Where Are They Now - Estelle Harris? By Marshall J. Kaplan This actress, famous for playing George Castanza’s mother on Seinfeld, is still known for her famous voice in movies and television. Estelle Harris was born on April 4, 1928 in Torrentem, Pennsylvania. According to her, she had to leave her hometown as nobody wanted to live in a home there - nobody wanted to rent ‘em. Get it? Torentem! She moved to New Jersey and met her husband Sy at a dance. They married in 1953. The couple raised their three children in New Jersey as well. After her children grew up, Estelle knew she wanted to be more than just a New Jersey housewife. Her unique voice and look landed Estelle roles in small stage productions and commercials. Estelle went to every audition landing her tons of work. While visiting her

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Montana Folk Festival Seeking Volunteers It’s crunch time to sign up to volunteer for all areas of the Montana Folk Festival coming to Butte July 8-10. “Our goal is to sign up at least 600 more pairs of helping hands from around Montana before July,” said Josh Peck, Festival Coordinator. “Over the last three years, these folks have been the backbone of this event and we need their help to ensure the event’s success.” Assignments in all areas of festival operations are now available. To sign up today, volunteers only need to visit www.montanafolkfestival.com and click on “Volunteer” at the top of the main page, then use the online database or print out the sign-up sheet there. Help is especially needed with site set up to help put the event together and for tear down to take it apart when the music stops. In addition, volunteers with language skills such as fluency in French, Spanish, and ALS sign language for stage interpretation of performances are being invited to lend their skills to the effort. Volunteer roles that still need to be filled include backstage hospitality, hotel desk and transportation volunteers, help with volunteer registration, and volunteers in the marketplaces and at information booths, to name only a few. Volunteer shifts can be as little as 4 hours during the festival weekend. In return, volunteers receive a free T-shirt. The T-shirt colors that have been selected to match this year’s theme Lure of the Land - Connecting with Montana’s Outdoor Heritage are Blue Ribbon Blue for Volunteers, Montana Summer Hill Tan for staff, and Forest Green for the Commemorative shirts that list performers on the back. The catch is that volunteers have to sign up by June 1 to be sure to get a shirt ordered for them. For details about donating a few hours of time from July 1 through July 12 to help ensure the success of the Montana Folk Festival, visit www. montanafolkfestival.com and click on “Volunteer” at the top of the main page, or call 406-497-6464. For information about how the festival is shaping up, including schedules and maps, visit www. montanafolkfestival.com. MSN

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who overcomes his enemies. - Aristotle

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Community Gardens In The Flathead Valley By Clare Hafferman Mel Bartholomew was a civil engineer who knew about lines and measurements and understood land, water, roads, bridges, and pathways. He used this knowledge to promote his invention, Square Foot Gardening. Published 25 years ago, his book was a best seller and is still at the top of the list for many people who have dirt under their fingernails. Mel’s idea was to construct a 4’x4’ wooden box, lay it on flattened sheets of cardboard, and fill it with layers of leaf mold, compost, straw, and topsoil and then plant seeds or vegetable plants in marked off squares. If the box is backed up against a building, it is easy to add a trellis and watch cucumbers, squash or other climbing plants make the ascent to the top. Early crops of lettuce, radishes, or onions can be pulled and eaten, with warm weather lovers like tomatoes and peppers going in next. Since the Flathead Valley in Montana is wellknown as a fertile place, the past few years have seen several Community Gardens use these 4x4 boxes in an ongoing and “on-growing” horticultural effort. The Bigfork/Ferndale garden is a good example. They have 72 plots ready to plant, overseen by an enthusiastic Michelle Patterson and her assistant, Monarae Tuhy, who is a Master Gardener. They have printed a colorful brochure with information about the garden’s fully fenced plots, wood chip pathways, water source, already constructed boxes, and an available soil mix. Applicants sign a contract to garden here; the fee is $25. Volunteers can also work in exchange for a space. Some plots are reserved to grow food for the Food Bank. Land for this undertaking belongs to St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church. Rather than run a long hose from the church to the garden, Michelle purchased 4 large water barrels and filled them up; the gardeners use these to fill pails to water their plots. The Bigfork/Ferndale garden is located on Hwy 209, across from the Ferndale Fire Station, 4 miles east of Bigfork. For further information, Michelle’s phone is 406-871-3509 and Monarae’s is 406837-9979. Further north on

the FVCC campus, behind the Arts and Technology Building, there are 45 spots for gardeners. This site is managed by Shareen Springer, who also teaches at the college. Besides the usual growers, there are youth volunteers from all over the county, some of whom are from the Restorative Justice program. There is also an area set aside for younger gardeners to use. The fee here is $35 and the season opened on April 30, with workshops to begin in June. On opening day, the public was invited to tour the site. Once a month, the group holds a “plotluck” with produce from the gardens as the main offering. Kids who attend can take some of what has been grown, either to their homes or to the Food Bank. Lessons are offered to the participants on the types of seeds that grow well here, seed saving, making compost, or cooking lessons that feature homegrown vegetables. This garden is part of the Nourish The Flathead program, which emphasizes that growing your own food is a financial boost to the area. People are encouraged to garden and buy locally from Farmer’s Markets or from local farms, ranches, and plant nurseries, so that money circulates within the area. During WWII, Victory Gardens produced over 40% of our food. In the 1950s, Montanans grew 70% of their food. Now we only grow 13% of what we eat. Dissatisfaction with not knowing where our food comes from and an escalation of grocery store prices have both made Community Gardens and Farmer’s Markets attractive alternatives. A first-time effort is being planted in Columbia Falls under the supervision of Lindsay Becker. With the co-operation of the city, she and other interested citizens have eighteen 15’ by 15’ plots in a city park. The group is working with the city to provide water and they plan to put in mulched footpaths. The charge for the season is $25, with $15 as a refundable clean-up fee. Part of the land will be used to grow produce for the Food Bank; volunteers can also work in exchange for vegetables. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), through which a fee is paid for a share of what is grown each month of the growing season, is also planned. For the third year, Whitefish gardeners are planting on an acre of ground behind the Methodist Church, where Diane Grove helps oversee the efforts of 42 gardeners. Each person agrees to perform volunteer hours, including board members. Gardeners pay $65 per site, of which $25 is a refundable cleaning fee. Four beds are saved for people who cannot pay the fee, and as usual, the Food Bank receives surplus. The Whitefish garden has five apple trees and strawberries and raspberries bushes. Plum, pear,

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and cherry trees will be added this year. Diane said a large rummage sale last fall helped further their efforts, as did contributions from the Soroptimist’s Club. The gardeners hope to have a tool shed and are working with the city on a watering plan. The original Community Garden in the valley began in Kalispell at Liberty Street and Hawthorne Avenue and was managed by the City Parks & Recreation Department, then turned over to Clifford Kipp and his AmeriCorps workers. It now has volunteer co-coordinators George and Connie Colonius, a pair of gardeners who moved from

Ohio to Montana and learned about growing in this zone. Connie says there are about 60 spaces, with a waiting list of gardeners. There is no fee, and the city supplies the water. This garden supplies surplus to the Food Bank. It is not too late to apply for a plot in one of the other Community Gardens - for next season if not this year - and if you are more of a loner than a joiner, there is still Mr. Bartholomew’s original idea. He wanted all of us to be gardeners, and, 25 years later, that theory has grown even more than he imagined! MSN

There Is Nothing But Fun At The Whitefish Arts Festival! The Whitefish Arts Festival takes place over the Fourth of July weekend! Talented musicians, great food, and a large selection of quality artists will attract art and music lovers from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Over 100 artists will display metal sculptures, paintings, photography, woodworking, pottery, jewelry, clothing, custom knives, soaps, and more. All art is handcrafted in this juried show. Family fun will be plentiful with face painting, tasty treats, and musical guests, so bring the grandkids. The Whitefish Arts Festival will take place Friday and Saturday, July 1-2, from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday, July 3, from 10 am to 4 pm at

Depot Park in front of the railroad station, downtown Whitefish. The Whitefish Arts Festival is sponsored by Whitefish Christian Academy. The vision of WCA is to produce classically educated Christians who are passionate to engage and transform their culture for Christ. Stop by the information booth to visit with Headmaster Todd Kotila. Mr. Kotila proudly speaks of high national testing scores, science fair awards, Latin and logic programs, acts of charity, devoted parents, teachers, and staff, and much more. You may also call Whitefish Christian Academy at 406862-5875 for information. MSN

State History Magazine Turns 60! Here is a Montana success story. Montana: The Magazine of Western History, published by the Montana Historical Society (MHS), is celebrating 60 years in print. The magazine’s nativity dates to April 1950, when the MHS Board of Trustees decided that a “living magazine” ought to be published. With its first issue in 1951, the magazine carried the motto “to preserve, to publish, and to promote interest in the history of Montana.” Montana has carried on what those folks set out to do. Today the magazine circulates to nearly 10,000 MHS members and newsstand customers. Because it publishes more than Montana history, it is also a membership benefit for those who belong to the Western History Association, currently based in St. Louis. Many readers take pride in owning complete sets. Each Montana issue contains 4 to 6 full-length

articles, book reviews, and a small dose of advertising. The often rare photographs, art, and maps used for illustration come from both public and private collections. Articles are peer reviewed to ensure accuracy, and the magazine is used around the world by educators, authors, filmmakers, genealogists, and researchers in almost every field imaginable. The magazine staff is always looking for ways to make Montana more accessible. The MHS web site offers a free searchable index online, and the magazine is available at hundreds of libraries and throughout the world on JSTOR. With a growing list of awards from such organizations as the

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Mountain-Plains Museums Association, National Cowboy Museum and Western Heritage Center, Western Writers of America, Westerners International, Wild West History Association, Forest History Society, Army History Foundation, Wyoming Historical Society, and Envirotech, the magazine’s success would surely make the founding board members proud! Happy birthday, Montana! To purchase back issues, advertise, or become a MHS member, visit www.montanahistoricalsociety.org, add MHS as a friend on Facebook, or contact Tammy Ryan at tryan@mt.gov or 406-444-4708. MSN

How Can I Avoid A Foreclosure? Foreclosure filings spiked upward another 7 percent in March of this year, but one expert believes there are alternatives consumers can use to avoid becoming part of next month’s statistic. During March, foreclosure filings totaled 239,745, according RealtyTrac. This is up from February, when filings totaled 225,101. The rate of increase is slower than at this time last year, but financial expert Deborah McNaughton, author of The Essential Credit Repair Handbook from Career Press (www.financialvictory.com), says that the decrease is not due to better market conditions. “The slowdown is because there are so many foreclosures to file, it’s taking lenders longer to process foreclosure proceedings,” McNaughton says. “The allegations of fraud in some of these foreclosure proceedings started last September, and as a result, there was a temporary suspension of foreclosures while the fraud was investigated. There are people out there who are still in trouble, but there are ways they can avoid a foreclosure, if they’re willing to do the work.” McNaughton’s alternatives include: • Short Sale - You have probably already considered a short sale. That should be your first choice, but the downside is that there are so many players in the mix. First, you have to list the property with a real estate company. If you get a buyer, you have to submit a hardship letter and your financials to the lender, along with the offer to purchase your property at a price that is lower than your balance. It may take

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the lender weeks or months to decide if they are willing to accept the offer. By that time you may have lost your buyer. If you have not been making your mortgage payments, the lender may foreclose on your property. Unless you can overcome these issues, this alternative may not be the one for you. • Short Refinance - If your payments are not behind, contact a lender to see if you are eligible for a short refinance. An appraisal on the property will be ordered. If the appraisal is less than the balance you owe, the lender will tell you how much of a loan they will make. When you get a commitment letter and appraisal from the lender, submit it to your current lender requesting a reduction of your current balance. If they agree to a reduced payoff, continue with the new lender and complete your new loan with a smaller loan amount and hopefully better terms. • Lease Purchase Option - Put your home or property on the market as a lease with an option to purchase. A lease purchase allows a buyer to purchase your property for an agreed sale price and date to complete. Money is applied towards a down payment, and you would collect monthly payments. Make sure you get enough down payment money to catch up any past due payments,

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and continue to make the mortgage payments until the sale is complete. • Rental - Renting your house out may also be an option for you. If you get a renter that can cover your payments, you can rent another place for less money. When things get better and your finances loosen up, you can always move back into your home. “A lot more people are facing foreclosure than the statistics currently reflect,â€? McNaughton says. “As a result, everyone should be aware of the alternatives. Foreclosure can sometimes be a worstcase scenario for some, but that can be avoided simply by choosing to accept something that isn’t a best-case scenario. It’s better than losing your place to live with no alternatives at all.â€? Deborah McNaughton is a nationally recognized author, credit expert, and financial coach. She has been in the financial business for over 25 years. In 1984, Deborah founded and is President of Professional Credit Counselors, Inc., dba: Financial Victory Institute, which specializes in credit counseling and money restoration. MSN

Is Your Realtor Falling Down on the Job? Five Tips to Get Your Realtor Back On Task In the current real estate market, with home sales slumping like an injured athlete, many sellers are pulling out all the stops to get their homes to sell. One of the most common tactics is to change realtors when the one they are using is not getting the job done. However, one expert believes that there is another way. “Switching realtors every few months is not necessarily a strategy for success,â€? said Pat Hiban, a billion-dollar selling real estate agent and author of 6 Steps to 7 Figures (www.hiban.com), a self-help guide for realty agents. “In this market, it’s not uncommon for a home to stay on the market for many months. The problem with switching agents frequently is that you eat up a lot of time with the learning curve with each agency change. Every time you fire an agent, you lose their institutional memory with regard to your house and your situation. Instead, you can try to reinvigorate their efforts by introducing them to some simple sales tips.â€? Hiban’s advice includes: • Be Proactive – Successful people are productive every morning. In sales, that means you need to be making prospecting calls, doing open houses, calling contacts, writing notes to people, making new contacts, and getting in people’s faces. If your agent is waiting around for the phone to ring, ask them if they are working every avenue they can, and suggest they beat the bushes. • Plan The Week – Ask them what their agenda is for the week, and make sure they are doing something every day to promote your property. Some realtors tend not to pay attention to properties that are not generating a lot of excitement, and instead they focus on the properties that might be easier to move. Keep them focused with an agenda every week, and you will increase the chances they will be successful for you. • Get Busy – Activity breeds activity. It is a universal truth that the more you push your flow out to potential buyers, the more inward flow of contacts you will generate. One thing really does lead to another, so even when the response is slow, keep them motivated to keep plugging away. You never know when they will catch a break, but if they are not in the game and getting out in the community, they will never have a chance to find one. • Accept All Invitations – Networking can many times win

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the day, and real estate agents typically receive every invitation available to local networking and community events. When they attend these functions, everyone in the room could be a potential client for them or a potential buyer for you. Ask them if they attend local events, and when you know some are coming up, email them the information. Do not Panic – Panic and negativity on your part make your agent feel the same way. Do not vex them. Help them stay focused and positive. If you keep going, they will keep going. “Sometimes, the solution is to make a change

in agents,” Hiban added. “But if you find yourself in a cycle of change, with no results, then maybe you can use these tips to get a little more out of the agent you’ve chosen.” Pat Hiban is one of only a few residential Realtors in the entire world to have the title of Billion Dollar Agent, having sold one billion dollars in homes, one house at a time. Much of Hiban’s specialty is in the foreclosure market with current clients that include Freddie Mac, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America. MSN

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By Jonathan J. David, Senior Wire Dear Jonathan: I have begun the process of preparing a will, a trust, a financial power of attorney, and a health care power attorney. This is a much more involved process than I originally thought it would be. One of my most pressing concerns is the naming of my fiduciaries. I have one person in mind to act as my agent, patient advocate, trustee, etc., but I have been advised that I should name a backup as well. The problem is I do not have a backup I can name or at least anyone I trust to act in those capacities on my behalf. Is it that important that I name a backup? Jonathan says: The advice you received is sound. I, too, always insist that my clients name a backup fiduciary in their estate planning documents. The problem is that if the primary fiduciary you have named is unable or unwilling to act at the time needed, then you are left with no fiduciary in place to act on your behalf. This is critical for financial power of attorney or health care power of attorney because not having a fiduciary in either of those instances makes the documents totally ineffective. In other words, since there is no fiduciary named in those documents who can act for you, the documents cannot be used. Thus, if you are disabled and need someone to act for you, you will need to go through the probate court to have a guardian and conservator appointed on your behalf. If a backup fiduciary is not named in your will or trust and your primary fiduciary is not able or willing to act on your behalf, then, in the case of your will, the court will be required to appoint a per-

sonal representative to act on behalf of the estate. In the case of your trust, you would want to provide language that allows your beneficiaries to appoint a trustee if there is no one to act. In either case, you will be letting others make the decision as to who should act as fiduciary under the will and trust. The person they appoint may not be somebody you would have approved of while you were alive. Consequently, if possible, it is better if you are able to come up with a backup now rather than leaving it to others down the road. Having said that, you still want to make sure you name someone who is trustworthy; you do not want to name someone just for the sake of having someone named. If you cannot come up with a backup beneficiary, you might consider a professional trustee, like a bank or an independent trustee. Although professional trustees charge for their services and do not know you personally, at least you will be covered in the event your primary fiduciary is unable or unwilling to act. In the case of your financial and health care power of attorneys, there may be professional agents and patient advocates in your area you can name as backups in the event your primary fiduciary is unable or unwilling. Good luck. Dear Jonathan: I would like to make out a trust for disposing of my assets after I am gone. I am currently hung up on how to divide my estate between my two sisters; I am single and I have no children. I have quite a few stocks, bonds, and mutual funds of varying values and am trying to determine which of those investments to give to which sister in the hopes of making their respective shares as equal as possible. Any thoughts on how

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best to accomplish this? Jonathan says: Unless there is a particular reason why you want the actual investments gifted to your sisters at death, it would make much more sense and be much easier if the trustee liquidated all those investments at your death and then divided the proceeds equally between your sisters. There are a number of problems inherent in trying to gift investments to beneficiaries when you are trying to gift certain dollar amounts or percentages of your estate. First, the investments

you have are likely to change over time. So if you specifically identify the investments you have today, there is a good chance that some of those investments will no longer be in existence at the time of your death, either having been replaced by different investments or cashed in altogether. Additionally, as you know, valuations fluctuate all the time. If you are trying to split the investments between your sisters on a substantially equal basis, it is very likely that upon your death - even if those investments are still in existence - the values

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will be totally different then they are today. Therefore, one sister might end up with either a greater share or a lesser share of your estate depending upon which investments you assign to that sister. Further, it is quite possible that you will add investments to your portfolio over time and those new investments will not have been addressed in your trust document. Consequently, a better approach would be to instruct the trustee to liquidate all of your investments at death and then divide the proceeds in equal shares between your sisters. Not only will this save you the trouble of trying to decide which investments should go to which sister, but it will also save you from worry about fluctuations in value or having to change your trust every time you change or update your portfolio. Good luck. MSN

On May 13, 2011 the Social Security Trustees released their Annual Trustees Report for 2011. The following provides comment and analysis from the Strengthen Social Security Campaign, a coalition of more than 300 organizations representing more than 50 million Americans: “The trustees’ report found that Social Security’s surplus will be $69.3 billion for 2011. Those who say that Social Security is in deficit this year are flat wrong,” said Nancy Altman, Co-Chair of the Strengthen Social Security Campaign. “By law, Social Security cannot deficit-spend and cannot borrow, so it is obvious that Social Security cannot add a penny to the federal deficit.” “The trustees’ report states that Social Security will be able to pay all benefits for the next quarter century, even without congressional action. Bottom line, Social Security works,” said Eric Kingson, Co-Chair of the Strengthen Social Security Campaign. “Even in a bad economy, Americans continue to receive the full benefits they have earned for themselves and their families. The trustees report makes clear there is no reason to cut benefits. The 2011 report has two critical findings: 1. Social Security is projected to have a surplus of $69.3 billion for 2011. This is based on revenue of $807.7 billion and outlays of $738.4 billion. Social Security has three revenue sources: Payroll contributions from employers and employees, interest earned on Social Security’s U.S. Treasury bond assets, and income taxes on the Social Security benefits paid by those with higher incomes. It is true - but of no consequence - that the $738.4 billion in benefits paid and administrative costs estimated for 2011 exceed the amount of payroll tax contributions. But that is not surprising, especially in an economic slump. It has happened 17 times between 1958 and 2011, according to the Social Security Administration. More importantly, the program continues to have a large annual surplus, even during a major economic downturn when more than 13.7 million Americans are officially unemployed and countless more are forced to retire early and begin collecting Social Security benefits due to the lack of job opportunities during the Great Recession. 2. Social Security is projected to be able to pay all benefits until 2036. Social Security’s futuresurplus is projected to be $2.7 trillion in 2011, peaking at $3.7 trillion in 2022. With no action, Social Security will have sufficient income and assets to pay all monthly benefits in full and on time until 2036. This data shows that Social Security is not in crisis. It also does not contribute to the federal deficit. By law, Social Security cannot borrow and it cannot make benefit payments if it lacks the revenue to cover them. The Trustees Report reminds us that lawmakers do need to address Social Security’s long-range funding gap, but there is no need for haste. Even if Congress does nothing to address the projected shortfall, the program can pay all promised benefits for the next quarter century, and 77 percent of benefits through 2084. This long-range funding gap can be closed relatively painlessly by scrapping the payroll tax cap. Congress could raise the Social Security tax cap so that the 6 percent of the population that makes more than $106,800 a year pays taxes on all of their wages just like everyone else has to do. This guarantees that full Social Security benefits can be paid for the next 75 years and beyond. The Strengthen Social Security Campaign is comprised of over 300 national and state organizations representing more than 50 million Americans from many of the nation’s leading aging, labor, disability, women’s, children, consumer, civil rights and equality organizations. MSN

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what to expect. • Ensure your relative wears loose-fitting, breathable clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Layer garments to make it easy to adapt to warm or cool temperatures. • If the weather is inclement or you are anxious about parking, plan to take a taxi so you and your relative can be dropped off and picked up at the medical building’s entrance. • Make a list of everything to bring along. Read on for items you may want to include. What to bring • Tickets for accessible transportation, disabled parking permit, parking pass, or sufficient money for parking lot fees. • Mobility aids. • Nourishment. Snacks are especially important if you or your relative is diabetic. If your appointment is near lunch time, pack a sandwich and drink for both of you. If your relative resides in a care facility, request a bag lunch a day in advance. Bring an apron or towel to protect their clothing while they eat, and wet wipes for cleaning up afterwards. • Sufficient prescription and over-the-counter medications to cover the time you expect to be away. Bring an extra dose in case the wait is unusually long. • Extra incontinence pad or brief. • Change of clothes and a plastic bag for soiled garments. • Facial tissues. • Hand sanitizer in a travel size. • Medical insurance information. • List of all health conditions and medications, including dosages and frequency of use. • List of questions and concerns. • Pad of paper and pen to record information

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and instructions. • Cell phone or coins for a pay phone. • Reading material or other diversionary items to keep your relative pleasantly occupied during waiting periods. Bring something for yourself, too. When you arrive • Make use of hand sanitizers at building and office entrances. • If it is your first time in the building, orient yourself. Consult any layout plans or directories, typically found by main entrances. Find out where washrooms are located, and whether there is a cafeteria, coffee stand, or tuck shop for purchasing drinks and snacks. The latter is good to know for future visits. • Have health insurance information ready when you check in at the office or clinic. Let the receptionist know of any special needs your relative may have - for example, behavioral issues that may be exacerbated by noise or a long wait. Also advise them of special circumstances - for example, if your relative has another appointment in the building or elsewhere, such that time is a concern. Before you leave • If your relative resides in a care facility, ask the healthcare provider to make a brief note re-

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garding any findings, recommendations, and plans. This is important information for you to take back for the charge nurse and the physician overseeing your relative’s care. Also inform staff of any tests or follow-up appointments that are scheduled or require booking. • If a referral is being made to another healthcare professional, ensure you are clear about their name, area of expertise and location, and the purpose of the consultation. • If your relative is being booked for a test, inquire about the typical amount of time involved and whether special preparation is required. When you get home • Note any further consultations or tests on your calendar right away. Attach appointment cards with a paper clip, so you have phone numbers handy should you have any questions or need to reschedule. • Keep any forms or information sheets you have been given in a labeled file folder for easy access. Lisa M. Petsche is a social worker and a freelance writer specializing in adult care issues. MSN

Caring for Wounds By Carl Ammons, RN Wounds have been a problem for humans at least as long as we have walked upright. With a modern lifestyle that requires less movement and an increased lifespan through advances in medicine, we are seeing more people with wounds caused by resultant de-conditioning or other chronic disease processes. A sedentary lifestyle can contribute to the formation of pressure ulcers. This type of wound is caused when pressure exerted by bony parts of the body is applied against tissues of the body that do not have the ability to push back. In nursing, we have long been aware of their existence and have designed specific protocols that can prevent development of pressure-related wounds. Pressure ulcers have their origins in the “mechanism” of wounding. When pressure is exerted on the body’s tissues from the interface with a bony prominence such as the heel bone or coccyx (tail bone), it cuts off the blood

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supply to those tissues. This condition is called tissue ischemia. By creating a greater pressure than the circulation can push against, the body’s tissues lose their ability to pump blood into the smallest of blood vessels and to keep these tissues supplied with oxygen and food. Many additional risk factors contribute to the development of these wounds. Risk factors are decreased activity due to illness, a sedentary lifestyle, poor eating habits, increased stress levels, and decreased daily rest.

The Center for Medicare Services, through careful study, has determined that almost all pressure ulcers are avoidable, with only a few exceptions in the hospital setting. They have mandated that there will be no pressure ulcers in the inpatient setting, which is very difficult to achieve in any care setting. The national rate for a critical care setting is 2-20%. At Community Medical Center, we have had zero ulcers in the last 9 months. This was achieved by developing a skin protocol at our facility. First, the protocol determines if there is an existing pressure ulcer. Each patient is assessed from head to toe when they are admitted. Second, an assessment of the patient’s risk for skin failure must be completed. Using the Braden Scale, we look at the activity of the patient, mobility, nutrition, sensory perception, and moisture, along with friction and shear. Nursing staff then implement a care plan

that will help provide protective measures, such as placing the patient on a special mattress, turning them frequently, increasing nutrition, keeping the head of the bed low, application of special boots to protect high risk areas such as heels, etc. Looking at these risks, we get a better understanding of possible solutions. The primary cause of pressure ulcers is sustained pressure to a fragile area of the body. The sooner the patient is identified as high risk and placed on a support mattress that reduces pressure to areas under the bony parts of the body, the less likely that they will sustain a pressure ulcer. These preventative measures, along with frequent turning from side to side, will result in a more comfortable hospital stay and freedom from skin complications. Carl Ammons, RN, is a wound/ostomy care nurse at Community Medical Center. MSN

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and dentist,” explains Hill. “But none of them tell you what to do when your parent says, ‘Heck, no I won’t go!’ Unforgettable Journey does.” About the Author - Anne P. Hill practiced law for sixteen years before retiring to care for her family. She volunteers at her sons’ school and with her church. Hill enjoys playing her piano, cooking, lifting weights, and needlepoint. She lives with her husband and two teenage sons in Portland, Oregon. ISBN: 0-595-42744-4; June 2007; iUniverse; 6 x 9 Paperback $13.95; 109 pages MSN

Older Caregivers May Face Increased Risk Of Cognitive Problems An older individual who cares for a spouse with dementia may be at an increased risk of developing cognitive problems because of the lifestyle that was shared with the spouse and because of the stress of caring for a loved one who is ill. These findings, recently published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, indicate that efforts are needed to help caregivers maintain their cognitive and functional health and their ability to care for those who need them. Research indicates that, compared with noncaregivers, caregivers often have trouble with cognition, which involves attention and memory. To examine the issue more thoroughly, investigators reviewed the medical literature for studies that looked at the cognitive health of older adults caring for a family member (primarily a spouse) with dementia. The review revealed that spouses who are caregivers may have a higher risk of cognitive impairment or dementia than spouses who are not caregivers. Their cognitive decline may be due to psychosocial factors such as depression, loneliness, social isolation, and sleep problems;

behavioral factors such as exercise and diet; and physiological factors such as obesity, chronically elevated insulin, and inflammation. “Persons who are caring for a spouse with dementia may themselves be at risk for cognitive problems which, in turn, will not only negatively influence their quality of life, but may reduce their ability to provide the necessary care for their spouse,” said principal investigator Dr. Peter Vitaliano of the University of Washington School of Medicine. “Spouse caregivers are extremely important because most care recipients prefer to be cared for in their homes, and, by remaining in their homes, health care costs are reduced greatly.” The review argues for interventions that integrate strategies to reduce psychological distress in caregivers while promoting healthy behaviors, such as good diet and exercise. The authors note that community-level approaches may increase awareness and motivation. They point to Strength for Caring, an online resource for family caregivers that provides information, support, and ways to connect with other caregivers. MSN

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Proper shoes and orthotics can help to prevent or relieve heel pain Provided by National Institutes of Health Most frequently, heel pain is not the result of any single injury, such as a fall or twist, but rather the result of repetitive or excessive heel pounding. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick connective tissue on the sole of your foot that attaches to your heel. The pain is usually felt at the bottom of your heel and is often worse in the morning because of stiffness that occurs overnight. The following increase your risk of developing this painful problem: • Shoes with poor arch support or soft soles • Quick turns that put stress on your foot • Tight calf muscles • Repetitive pounding on your feet from longdistance running, especially running downhill or on uneven surfaces • Pronation - landing on the outside of your foot and rolling inward when walking or running; to know if you pronate, check the soles of your shoes to see if they are worn along the outer edge Bone spurs in the heel can accompany plantar fasciitis, but are generally not the source of the pain. If you treat the plantar fasciitis appropriately, the bone spur is likely to no longer bother you. Heel bursitis (inflammation of the back of the heel) can be caused by landing hard or awkwardly on the heel or by pressure from shoes. Achilles tendinitis is inflammation of the large tendon that connects your calf muscle to your heel. This can be caused by: • Running, especially on hard surfaces like concrete • Tightness and lack of flexibility in your calf muscles Your Health – Our Commitment to You, From day one.

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• Shoes with inadequate stability or shock absorption • Sudden inward or outward turning of your heel when hitting the ground Your first course of action should be home care, which can include the following: • Rest as much as possible for at least a week. • Apply ice to the painful area. Do this at least twice a day for 10 to 15 minutes, more often in the first couple of days. • Take acetaminophen for pain or ibuprofen for pain and inflammation. • Wear proper-fitting shoes. • A heel cup, felt pads in the heel area, or an orthotic device may help. • Night splints can stretch the injured fascia and allow it to heal. Additional steps: • Apply moleskin to avoid pressure if you have bursitis. • See a physical therapist to learn stretching and strengthening exercises. These help prevent plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinitis from returning. When to Contact a Medical Professional • Your pain is getting worse despite home treatment • There is little progress after 2 to 3 weeks of home treatment • Your pain is sudden and severe • You have redness or swelling of your heel or you cannot bear weight What to Expect at Your Office Visit - Your doctor will take your medical history and perform a physical examination, including a full exam of your feet and legs. Diagnostic tests that may be performed

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include a foot x-ray, focusing on the heel. Shoe changes and the use of orthotics may be prescribed as well as the use of anti-inflammatory medicine. Heel lifts may also be used. Stretching can be helpful. In particularly unresponsive cases, a walking cast or boot may be helpful. Surgery is usually not necessary. Prevention - To prevent plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis, maintain flexible and strong muscles in your calves, ankles, and feet. Always stretch and warm-up prior to athletic activities. Wear comfortable, properly fitting shoes with good arch support and cushioning. If you pronate, look for athletic shoes with an antipronation device. If orthotics are prescribed by your provider, wear them in all of your shoes, not just while exercising. MSN

Vitamin B-12 - If You Are Older, You Probably Need It Even More By Tait Trussell, Senior Wire It was my doctor’s nurse on the phone. “Your blood tests came back, and the doctor believes you need to take 1 milligram of vitamin B-12 daily,� she said. “But I already take a multivitamin that lists B-12 and says it has the daily requirement needed,� I responded. “Well,� replied the nurse, “you have a deficiency and you need to double that dose.� When I looked at my wife’s B-12 bottle in our kitchen vitamin drawer, I noticed for the first time what was written on the label. Namely, that B-12 is “essential for normal formation of blood cells and contributes to the health of the nervous system.� An excellent article in The Wall Street Journal the other day convinced me my doctor was right. I am now a fan of B-12. The article said B-12 is a “key nutrient needed to make red blood cells and DNA and keep the nervous system working right.� Moreover, the article pointed out that B-12 deficiency rises with age and is “much higher in people who don’t eat meat or dairy products� and those taking acid-blocking medications, which some people take for upset stomachs. Other symptoms of low B-12 are anemia, depression, confusion, balance problems, and even dementia. Despite my advanced age, I do not think I have dementia. But I do have balance problems and a lingering sciatica pain. I have always been able to keep the sciatica under control with various exercise regimens. But since I increased my Vitamin B-12, my remaining

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sciatica seems to have practically disappeared. I cannot say it has helped my memory; I still forget some things my wife tells me. Or so she says. Some people with a severe deficiency get injections of Vitamin B-12. The vitamin is not a miracle performance enhancer, an aid to losing weight, a fast cure for a hangover, or a quick way to sober up, “as some celebrities and Internet marketers claim,” the Wall Street Journal story noted. We think of B-12 as being around forever, like other vitamins. But it is the newest vitamin. Plants cannot store B-12, so people have to get their vitamin B-12 from meat, liver, poultry, fish, and dairy products. Some people have difficulty absorbing vitamin B-12 because stomach acid is needed to release it from the food you eat. Many elderly people stop making stomach acid, “so B-12 deficiencies are increasingly common as people age,” the story said. That is why the Institute of Medicine recommends that older people get most of their daily requirement from B-12 supplements or cereals fortified with B-12. Way down in the digestive track, B-12 has to connect with “a protein called intrinsic factor to be absorbed into the body. Without intrinsic factor, people absorb much less Vitamin B-12, resulting in a condition called pernicious anemia. This is when red blood cells do not develop properly.” The discovery that eating lots of liver is good for you led to the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1934 for

three doctors. But thank goodness there are foods other than liver (ugh) that are heavy with Vitamin B-12. Just three ounces of clams, breaded and fried, give you about 570 percent of the daily allowance. Some people may knock McDonald’s and other fast food places, but a double cheeseburger has about 30 percent of the daily B-12 needed. A single slice of beef liver has 800 per cent of the daily value. A cup of yogurt has 40 percent. The Journal article said it is not known whether low B-12 increases the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s, although cognitive impairment “brought on by low B-12 is sometimes mistaken for Alzheimer’s.” An added problem: If you have a high level of folic acid, it can mask symptoms of B-12 deficiency. Many people are getting more folic acid than they think because all enriched flour is now required to contain folic acid to cut the risk of a severe malformation that occurs in developing fetuses. Some studies, the article said, suggest that “having high folic acid can make cognitive damage from low B-12 even worse.” Dr. Irwin Rosenberg, a professor at the School of Nutrition at Tufts University, says, “To this day, we are concerned about the trade-off.” He was on the panel that recommended enriching flour. In any case, if you are a vegetarian, you had better take plenty of B-12 supplements. Do not worry about taking too much; Dr. Rosenberg says the excess is simply excreted. MSN

Your Pharmacist Can Help You Keep Up With Your Medications By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What devices can you recommend to help forgetful people keep up with their medications? My 76-year-old mother takes nine different prescription drugs and that doesn’t include all the vitamin supplements or over-the-counter medicines she takes. Any suggestions? Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, The challenge of juggling medications can be a problem for anyone, especially people who take multiple drugs for various health conditions. Here

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the wrong medication, or misses a refill. The cost for Maya is $20 per month, which covers rental and service fees. Some other good medication management systems worth looking at are TabSafe (tabsafe. com, 877-700-8600) and the Philips Medication Dispensing System (managemypills.com, 888632-3261), both of which will dispense her medicine on schedule, provide reminders, and notify caregivers if her pills are not taken. These systems run under $100 per month. Reminding Services - Another option that can help your mom keep on top of her meds is with a medication reminding service. These are services that will actually call, e-mail, or text your mom reminders of when it is time for her to take her medicine and when it is time to refill her prescriptions. Some even offer extra reminders like doctor and dentist appointments, wake-up calls, and more. Companies that offer such services include mymedschedule.com, which provides free medication reminders via text message or e-mail. Their website can also help you make easy-to-read medication schedules that you can print out for your mom to follow. Other similar companies worth a look are rememberitnow.com, which also offers free text message and e-mail reminders and pillphone.com, which charges around $4 per month. If, however, your mom doesn’t text or use a computer, OnTimeRx (ontimerx.com, 866-9448966), Snoozester (snoozester.com), or Daily Pill

Calls (dailypillcalls.com, 866-532-6855) may be the answer. With starting prices ranging between $4 and $10 per month, these services will call your mom on her home or cell phone (they can send text messages, too) for all types of reminders, including daily medications, monthly refills, doctor appointments, and other events. Or, if you are looking to keep closer tabs on your mom, services like Care Call Reassurance (call-reassurance.com, 602-265-5968) or CareCalls (parentcarecall.com, 888-275-3098) may be a better fit. In addition to the call reminders to your mom’s phone, these services can be set up to contact you or a designated caregiver if she fails to answer or acknowledge the call. Care Call Reassurance costs $15 per month if paid a year in advance, and CareCalls costs $39 per month plus a one-time activation fee of $99. Savvy Tip - If you have questions or concerns about the medications your mom is taking, gather up all her pill bottles (including all prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements) and take them to her pharmacist or primary physician for a drug review. That way, he or she can look for any potential problems. Send your senior questions to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior book.MSN

Doctors Prescribe Bedroom, Not Pharmacy, In Their 10 Proven Steps to Ultimate Health They aren’t suggesting you cajole your spouse into bed with the plaintive wail, “But honey, it’s doctor’s orders!” Some might try that approach, of course, but the physicians who wrote Stay Young: 10 Proven Steps to Ultimate Health are simply saying that sex is good for you. It’s all there in Chapter 8 - by far the most talked-about pages of Stay Young (George House Publishing, 2010), a hot-selling book from authors Mark Anderson, MD; Walter Gaman, MD; and Judith Gaman, health expert and public speaker. The book’s cover depicts an attractive, naked couple cuddling under the sheets, so you know right away that this is not your typical health and

wellness guide. But do not go looking for pure titillation in Chapter 8. The doctors present their case in a straightforward, convincing manner and support it with case studies and facts. But there is no denying they have turned health into an - ahem - exciting topic… When is the last time you saw the word “sexy” next to healthcare? “The fountain of youth can be found between the sheets,” said Dr. Anderson, who, along with the Gamans, runs Executive Medicine of Texas in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “Frequent intercourse causes the brain to release human growth hor-

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mone, which helps maintain youth.” Dr. Gaman points out that “middle-aged men who have sex five times a week can lower the risk for prostate cancer by 33 percent, compared to those that have sex only five times a month.” Judy Gaman adds another startling fact: “Vigorous sex three times a week for a year is the equivalent caloric burn as walking 75 miles.” Staying Young: 10 Proven Steps to Ultimate Health is the first health book to include a weekly orgasm chart, enabling readers to log their number of orgasms and how long they engaged in sex each day. Is more always better? Whether or not a point of diminishing returns

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exists, Dr. Anderson is convinced that “having sex can increase your immunity. A recent study showed that sexual intercourse at least three times a week can increase IGA, a protein that acts as an antibody by binding to pathogens that enter the body.” For more information, contact Executive Medicine of Texas at 817-5524300 or see their website at www.emtexas.com. MSN

The Fiber Path to a Healthier, Longer Life By Tait Trussell, Senior Wire Nuts to you. And fiber-rich whole grain, too. That is, if you want to improve you prospects for a long life. A new National Institutes of Health study found that those who consumed higher amounts of fiber in their diets had a lower chance of dying than those who did not eat whole grains, nuts, and vegetables with fiber. The study was a big one. About 388,000 people took part. The nine-year project involved people aged 50 to 71. Researchers examined data from 219,123 men and 168,999 women. The findings will appear in the June 14 print edition of the Archives of Internal Medicine, if you are interested in seeing the data for yourself. The research was led by the National Cancer Institute. Its positive conclusion was that a diet rich in dietary fiber from whole plant foods may provide significant health benefits. The study found major reductions in the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and infectious diseases in both men and women. There also was less risk of dying from cancer among men, but not among women. This may be because men have higher death rates from cancers in the neck, head, esophagus, bladder, and kidneys. These are types of cancer in which the risk is lowered by eating foods rich in fiber. The seniors taking part in the study each filled out questionnaires about the food they ate in 1995 and 1996, giving details about the food they consumed each day. Before the study started, seniors with heart disease, diabetes, or cancer were excluded. Also excluded were those who reported extreme intakes of fiber. Current U.S. dietary guidelines recommend that people eat 14 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories consumed in a day, which translates to about 28 grams of fiber a day since the average adult diet is 2,000 calories. So, how do you know how many grams of fiber a particular food contains? On foods such as cereal, the food labels required by the Food and Drug Administration and the Agriculture Department tell you. Pick foods that have at least 3 grams of fiber per serving, dieticians say. The trick is knowing how big the serving is. If the label tells how many grams “per cup,” that cup may be enough to fill your cereal bowl, but some labels go by a half-cup serving. Fiber has no calories. It just shoots directly to your digestive tract. So, if you eat a high-fiber meal, drink plenty of liquids or suffer the consequences. Although many grains, fruits, and vegetables have fiber, Mayo Clinic staff say that nuts help your heart, too. Nuts, which have unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients, are a great snack food - if you can stop at one handful. They are generally inexpensive, easy to store, and do not have to be cooked. The type of nuts you eat is not too important, Mayo says. Almost every kind of nut has many nutrients. Nuts can help lower your LDL - the bad cholesterol level in your blood. Nuts also reduce the risk of blood clots and provide vitamin E, which helps stop the development of plaque in your arteries that can lead to heart attacks. The study found that the kind of fiber that had the most positive effect for both men and women came from whole grains and beans. Fiber from fruit had no effect on longer life. So, an apple a day may not keep the doctor away after all. MSN

Raising The Bar By Sandra Cappel Community Medical Center (CMC) is part of a nationwide effort to prevent hospital-acquired infections. As reported by the media, it is no secret that patients across the country are at risk for getting an infection during a hospital stay. It has been estimated that as many as one in ten patients acquire such an infection - as many as 2 million patients a year - resulting in approximately 88,000 deaths. The resulting additional medical care costs range from $4.5-11 billion annually. Is this situation acceptable? No. Like many other healthcare facilities across Montana and the nation, CMC is dedicated to eliminating hospitalacquired infections with a zero tolerance attitude. As CMC developed a strategic plan to address the infection problem, it raised the bar on several patient care procedures and identified and implemented innovative approaches regarding infection prevention. One important area of focus is patient and family education regarding infection prevention.

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Visitors can unknowingly bring infections into the hospital, so it is very important for them to practice hand hygiene before entering and upon leaving the patient’s room. CMC introduced a new mascot, The ExGerminator, along with CMC’s new campaign Infection Prevention, “It’s In Your Hands.” The ExGerminator and his friends can be seen throughout the hospital spreading the news to everyone who enters CMC about the number one method of

infection prevention - hand hygiene. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the following hand hygiene practices: • When cleaning hands with an alcohol-based hand cleaner, apply product to the palm of one hand and rub hands together, covering all areas of the hand and fingers. Rub until dry. • When cleaning your hands with soap and water, first wet your hands with water and then apply soap (amount recommended by the manu-

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facturer) to hands. Rub hands together for 15 seconds. Make sure to get around your cuticles and nails. Rinse hands with water and dry with a towel. Use another towel to turn off the faucet. For more information on hand hygiene, visit www.cdc.gov/handhygiene. For more information on infection control issues at CMC, please contact Pam Goldberg, RNC Infection Control Coordinator at 406-3274074. MSN

New GetMouthPower.org website offers tips for keeping a healthy adult smile Discover the power of a healthy smile with an informative and entertaining look at the unique oral health issues of older adults. GetMouthPower.org is a compelling new web resource for people 50+ to learn about oral health issues specific to their age group. Created by the National Museum of Dentistry with the support of Colgate-Palmolive, this user-friendly, interactive web site includes comprehensive and quality oral health information that can be used as a personal health resource or shared with family and friends with easy-to-use online sharing tools. GetMouthPower.org includes informative oral health tips including an exploration of how the adult mouth is changing and what to do about it, a special look at unique nutritional issues as we age, and an exploration of the connection between the mouth and the body. Sprinkled throughout the site is fascinating trivia about historic objects from the National Museum of Dentistry’s collection, such as the real story behind George Washington’s “wooden” teeth. “We want this growing segment of the population to become more aware of its health needs and the importance of good oral health,” said National Museum of Dentistry Executive Director Jonathan Landers. “GetMouthPower.org is an engaging resource for older adults to learn about changing oral health issues and options specific to their age group. The more you know, the healthier and happier your golden years will be.” The web resource covers four main topical areas: • Your Sparkling Smile: A great smile is possible at any age. Oral health tips will help older adults keep their smiles in top condition, including

how to address emerging mobility and dexterity amazing teeth feats, marvel at George Washingissues; how to care for implants and dentures; ton’s choppers, sing along to vintage toothpaste and how to be prepared for dental visits. commercials, and discover fascinating hands-on • About Your Mouth: Our mouth is constantly exhibitions about the power of a healthy smile. changing as we age, including changes in tooth Enjoy field trips, home school days, special color and enamel, gum tissue, and sensation. events, and more. An affiliate of the Smithsonian Find out what’s going on and what can be done Institution, this one-of-a-kind museum is located about tooth loss, dry mouth, and more. Plus, take at 31 South Greene Street, a short walk from a risk assessment for oral cancer. the Inner Harbor. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 • Fit to Eat: Nutritional needs change at for seniors and students with ID, $3 for children, every stage of life. Check out these food tips to and free for members, ages 2 & under, and boost health, including a calculator to measure active duty military & immediate family. Open daily calcium intake and an entertaining nutri- Wednesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Suntional boxing bout between your favorite foods. day 1–4 p.m. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and • The Mouth/Body Connection: Your major holidays. Call 410-706-0600 or visit www. mouth and body are interconnected. Learn smile-experience.org. MSN about the connection between oral health and overall health, and how periodontitis can affect heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. • Interactive Timeline: An interactive oral health timeline that shows how a visit to the dentist has changed over the years, how dentistry has influenced pop culture, how toothbrushes and concoctions for a sparkling Changes in appetite, sleep, or energy level may be warning signs of a smile have evolved treatable illness called depression. Left untreated, depression can make you through the ages, and feel tired, empty, and sad. Talk to your doctor about these and the other signs who are some famous of depression. Treatment is safe, effective, and usually successful. and infamous dentists. At the National MuFor more information, please call seum of Dentistry see

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Neighbors East and West Travel to Palestine and Israel Montana Senior News readers may remember an article by Mary Mumby, an 84 year-old Kalispell resident, about her planned trip to Iran with an organization called Neighbors East and West. Because of Iran’s arcane visa policy, Mary had to postpone the trip for a year, but she and several others from Montana and across the U.S. visited Iran in 2009. They learned much and discovered that media reports and the actual nature of a country often are at odds. This year Neighbors East and West is planning another trip to the Middle East, this time to Palestine and Israel. Sam and Ruth Neff of Whitefish, who arranged and led the Iran trips, are planning a 13-day trip for 20 travelers that will include stays in Bethlehem, Bi’lin, and Nablus in the West Bank, and Nazareth and Jerusalem in Israel. Most accommodations will be in hotels, but some nights will be spent in home stays with families in the West Bank. The leader of the group will be Dr. Tony Bing, a retired professor of English and Peace Studies from Earlham College in Indiana. Over the past thirty years, Dr. Bing has visited Palestine and

Israel thirty-seven times, usually leading groups of students or adults on trips similar to this one. He describes the trip as “an attempt to give travelers an informed perspective regarding efforts to establish a just and balanced peaceful settlement in the region.” It may seem surprising that a group of Americans would take part of their summer to visit a part of the world that is not a common tourist destination. For Neighbors East and West, this is not unusual. The organization began near the height of the Cold War in 1986, successfully creating people-to-people contacts between citizens in the United States and the Soviet Union. Later the Neffs helped lead several groups on trips to Cuba and, more recently, to Iran. In every case, they have found that people from politically antagonistic countries can quickly become close friends, and that on that level the politics is seldom an issue. The Palestine/Israel trip dates are June 13-26. The cost is $1,400 plus round-trip airfare to Tel Aviv. For further information, visit www.neightborseastandwest.org, or call 765-962-3922. MSN

Traveling Through Time and Space Story by Andrea Gross; Photos by Irv Green My seat tilted back. There was a loud noise, followed by spine-jarring vibrations. I felt a pressure on my chest, pushing me back against my seat. Then there was another boom - this one more deafening than the last - and the launch simulator at the Kennedy Space Center made me feel as if I were soaring into space. Suddenly all was still, and I saw the earth floating before me, a round ball with vague outlines of recognizable continents. A youngster, who was sitting a few rows ahead of me, broke the silence. “I’m going there someday,” he said, and all the adults nodded approvingly. The Space Center, 50 miles east of Orlando and home of the United States’ manned space program, is that kind of place - as inspiring as it is

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informational, as entertaining as it is educational. Here are some of the must-sees: • Space Station is an IMAX® film that serves as a primer to living in outer space by showing how astronauts eat, exercise, sleep, and, yes, float in a weightless environment. In May, when the STS134 crew led by Commander Mark Kelly (husband of Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords) spent 14 days at the space station, my husband and I could relate to what they were experiencing. After all, we had been there too, albeit by way of a threedimensional film. • Another IMAX® film, Hubble 3D, tells the story of the telescope that has given us unprecedented views of the universe. Watch this film towards the end of your visit when it provides a welcome excuse to sit down and rest your feet! • Early Space Exploration is not the Center’s flashiest exhibit, but a quick visit helps put future advances into context. For a more personal look at the early missions, visit the Astronauts Hall of Fame, located several miles from the main complex. The hall is filled with astronaut memorabilia, including a Mercury spacecraft piloted by astronaut Wally Schirra. • The Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour takes visitors to an observation stand that offers the best

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view most of us are going to get of the launch pad that sends astronauts into space. Then it continues to the Apollo/Saturn V Center, where the 363-foot long Saturn V rocket hangs from the ceiling, dwarfing everything around it. This rocket was used for Apollo 11, the United States’ first manned landing on the moon, an event that is depicted in a film shown in the Saturn V Theater. • We ended our Space Center visit at the Mission Status Center, where a NASA representative discussed the future of the United States’ manned space program. “The shuttle program is ending, and Washington hasn’t decided what to do next. Everything is up in the air,” he explained, without a trace of irony. The next day we time-traveled back to the past at the nearby Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum, a combination restoration facility and exhibition hall that offers a unique view of aviation history. There are 25-30 aircraft on display at any one time. In short order, we saw a single-seat biplane from WWI, a helicopter from Vietnam, a fighter aircraft from Korea, a military transport from World War II, and a fighter jet like those used today. Also on display is a collection of related memorabilia including flags, flight gear, and a plethora of model planes.

E v e r y y e a r, m o r e than 30,000 veterans and aircraft aficionados gather for the museum’s air show, which features everything from formation flying to rescue reenactments. (The next show will be March 9-11, 2012.) Finally, we The Rocket Garden displays the base decided it was of historic rockets that launched the first Americans into space. time to enjoy the present. The Space Center is surrounded by some of Florida’s best beaches, so instead of flying to the moon, we simply reveled in the sun. For more information, visit www.KennedySpaceCenter.com, www.Vacwarbirds.org, or www.space-coast.com. MSN

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