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Senior Review

A Senior Magazine for Living a Healthier, Smarter and More Active Life in Wausau

Some Straight Stalk

sparagus is one nature’s most perfect vegetables. It is a nutritional powerhouse with many health promotion benefits. It is one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables, leading nearly all produce items in the wide array of nutrients it supplies for a healthy body. There are only 4 calories per medium spear or 20 calories per ½ cup serving. It’s fat free, cholesterol free. Asparagus is a good source of potassium, has more folic acid than any other vegetable, and is a good source of vitamin C. It also is a source of fiber, providing 1 to 3 grams of fiber per serving.

Choosing

The size of the asparagus doesn’t necessarily mean better quality or flavor; it just means the stalk has more growing time than others and is more mature. Look for bright green or violet stalks that are firm. When gently squeezed, it should squeak slightly.

Storage

Trim the bottoms of the stalks and wrap them in a wet paper towel. You can refrigerate them for up to 3 days. Or you can cut the ends off and put them in a glass of water with a plastic bag over them and store them in the

May is National Asparagus Month fridge. Either way, when they begin to get slimy, it’s time to toss and visit the market again.

Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus

¼ cup Italian dressing 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 pound small red potatoes, unpeeled, quartered (about 1-inch pieces) 1 cup cup-up fresh or frozen asparagus 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half 3 tablespoons sliced green onions Combine Italian dressing and mustard until blended. Toss 3 tablespoons of dressing mixture with potatoes. Spray 13x9 inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Arrange potatoes on pan. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven; add asparagus to the pan. Continue to bake 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender and asparagus is lightly browned. Put potatoes and asparagus in a serving bowl. Stir in tomatoes, onion and remaining dressing mixture. Serve warm.

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Balanced Living Best Fat-Burning Foods Water

This just may be your best ally in fighting bodyfat. Studies have shown that drinking 2 cups of cold water can boost metabolic rate by 30%. It has been estimated that drinking about 2 cups of cold water before breakfast, lunch and dinner every day for a year can burn 17,400 extra calories, which translates into a little more than 5 pounds of bodyfat! Water just may be your best ally in fighting bodyfat.

Flaxseeds

They contain the essential omega-3 fatty acid alpha linolenic acid. These omega-3 fats have been found to turn on genes that stimulate fat burning and turn off genes that increase fat storage.

Tips and ideas for a healthy and balanced life

Moving Room by Room

really need this? For each item you have to decide if you want to keep it, sell it, or donate it. I tell people that if they are not sure if they By Sue McCabe So you are thinking of moving, still want it, then keep it. We all know when we are done with but you are overwhelmed and something. don’t know where to begin. If it has sentimental value My suggestion is to start in and you don’t want to donate your spare bedroom closet. We it, ask your children or grandall have those bedroom closets that we don’t really use, but we children if they want it, but don’t have filled them up with “stuff” be offended if they don’t. The emotional attachment may be anyway. Take a look yours. in your closet with It may take you longer than the goal in mind that you think to complete the closet, you are moving but don’t be discouraged by the to a smaller time factor. space and do Be ENCOURAGED that you you have started and the next closet, drawer or cupboard won’t be so overwhelming.

New Uses for Egg Shells

Mood Mending Foods To Boost Energy:

To Lift the Mood:

To Relieve Stress:

Breakfast – Boiled egg and bowl of oatmeal with cinnamon; breakfast burrito stuffed with pinto beans, salsa and cheese; smoothie with protein powder, milk, cinnamon and fruit Lunch – Whole wheat bread with turkey and Swiss cheese and carrots on the side; tuna on whole wheat crackers with a spinach salad; smoked salmon on rye crackers with a tossed salad Dinner – Roast chicken breasts, skin-on mashed red potatoes, and steamed broccoli; stir-fry shrimp with veggies over brown rice Snack – Handful of almonds with a piece of fruit; cheese stick with a whole-grain bagel; whole apple slices spread with almond-butter

Breakfast – Yogurt smoothie with whey protein powder and fruit; a bowl of muesli with some flaxseed oil Lunch – Grilled cheese sandwich on whole-grain bread with a banana on the side; tuna fish sandwich with walnuts and spinach salad Dinner – Roast chicken or poultry, baked potato and tossed salad with dark leafy greens; grilled salmon with wild rice; grass-fed beef on sprouted wheat buns with broccoli on the side; pot roast with carrots and parsnips or sweet potatoes; buffalo steak kabobs with brown rice Snack – Cottage cheese on rye crackers; cheese melted over blue tortilla chips and a dab of salsa; raw almond and raisins

Breakfast – Bowl of unsweetened muesli with a sliced banana and touch of maple syrup plus a a few breakfast sausages, a boiled egg, or scrambled tofu on the side Lunch – Spinach salad with grilled chicken plus whole wheat crackers on the side; tomato soup with a whole grain roll; fresh fruit like an apple for dessert Dinner – Bean and cheese enchiladas in whole-grain tortillas, topped with guacamole and salsa; shredded cabbage salad with cilantro and cumin vinaigrette and a slice of fresh melon Snack – A peach and macadamia nuts; almond butter on rye bread; a cup of chamomile tea with a touch of cinnamon

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Stroke Awareness By Cynthia Melssen, RN, Staff Education Benedictine Health System, Wausau, WI

‘Stroke’ or, otherwise known as a CVA, is an attack that occurs in blood vessels in the brain causing occlusion in the vessels. Each vessel supplies blood and nutrients to specific areas in the brain in order to function. When the vessel becomes blocked or bursts, it cuts off vital blood flow and oxygen which results in death Stroke Facts: of the cells to affected parts of the • African Americans have almost brain. twice the risk of having a stroke than There are two major types of Stroke:

1. Ischemic Stroke – occurs when arteries are blocked by blood clots OR by the gradual build-up of plaque and other fatty deposits. Over 80% of strokes are ischemic. 2. Hemorrhagic Stroke – occurs when a blood vessel bursts, leaking blood into the brain. Around 13% of strokes are related to this type; however, this type of stroke is responsible for more than 30% of all stroke deaths.

How a stroke may affect you:

1. The left side of the brain controls the right side of the body affecting your ability with speaking, number skills, writing, reasoning, scientific functions, and moving the right side of your body 2. The right side of the brain controls the left side of the body affecting your creative ability that would include painting a picture, music, memory deficits, and moving the left side of your body.

Caucasians • Women are twice as likely to die from stroke than breast cancer annually • It is the fourth leading cause of death each year • It is the leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability

Risk Factors:

• Over the age of 55 • Male gender • African American • Diagnosis of Diabetes • Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation (Abnormal heartbeat) • Family History • High Cholesterol • Smoking • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) • Excessive alcohol consumption • Poor diet and exercise

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Manage your blood pressure, stop smoking, control your alcohol consumption, control your cholesterol levels, control your Diabetes, exercise and eat a healthy diet which includes lowering your salt and fat intake, and see your doctor on a regular basis.

F – FACE: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? A – ARMS: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

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Cranio-Sacral Therapy for Strokes

or over 30 years, osteopathic physician and researcher John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, has been a proponent of using the rhythm of another body system – the craniosacral system – to enhance body functioning, and help alleviate pain and discomfort. The craniosacral system consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face and mouth, which make up the cranium, down to the sacrum, or tailbone area. Since this vital system influences the development and performance of the brain and spinal cord, an imbalance or restriction in it could potentially cause any number of sensory, motor, or neurological disabilities. These problems could include chronic pain, eye difficulties, scoliosis, motorcoordination impairments, learning disabilities, and other health challenges. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle method of detection and

correction that encourages your own natural healing mechanisms to dissipate these negative effects of stress on your central nervous system. Craniosacral Therapy incorporates a whole-person approach to healing including the deeper connections of mind, body, and spirit. It is an effective form of treatment for a wide range of illnesses helping to create the optimal conditions for health, encouraging vitality, and facilitating a sense of well-being. It is suitable for people of all ages including babies, children, and the elderly, and can be effective in acute or chronic cases. CranioSacral Therapy can support the healing and recovery process in a way few other therapies can. It is extremely gentle and noninvasive. This therapy allows the patient to enter a deep relaxation in which the body does all its healing work, by releasing the tension and

restrictions in the tissues. The subject of CranioSacral Therapy and strokes is an indepth topic. There are different varieties of strokes, ranging from hemorrhage to an embolism or thrombosis (hardening of the arteries). In any case, poor blood circulation anywhere in the body increases one’s vulnerability to strokes. The key is improving blood circulation throughout the body and to support recovery from the stroke

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Healthy Pets

Essential Oils for Tick Control

To make a spritzer for use in a spray bottle, use this formula:

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Arthritis of the Thumb By Scott Murch, MD, Hand and Upper Extremity Specialist Orthopaedic Associates of Wausau

o you have pain, stiffness, or swelling at the base of your thumb? Do you have trouble knitting, opening jars, or pinching things between your thumb and index finger? It might be because of arthritis in the joint at the base of your thumb. It is a very common problem which affects as many as 1 in 4 people. Arthritis at the base of your thumb can come in many varieties, but is typically caused by osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the “wear and tear” form of arthritis which leads to wearing out of the smooth cartilage surfaces which normally make up the joints of our body. As osteoarthritis gets worse, it leads to pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of strength. In the thumb, this leads to problems grasping around objects, writing, holding tools or utensils, and pinching. Although most of the time osteoarthritis is just

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ave you ever spoken to a person who actually served in a war and didn’t mind talking about it? I was lucky enough to sit down and visit with Dean Berghammer in his apartment. The stories he told me really hit home when he showed me pictures of his service in the Philippines. Dean served in the Infantry in 1945 and 1946 on Tacloben, capital of Letye Island, and on the islands of Luzon and Cebu. Japanese soldiers were on the islands and would attack the Filipinos. When this happened Dean’s Infantry would be in a gun fight with the Japanese soldiers and the soldiers were captured. “Most of the Japanese soldiers were happy it was over when they surrendered,” shared Dean. “Some of the Japanese soldiers went to the stockade but some were free to walk around. They helped the American soldiers build air strips and even helped in the kitchen where there were Filipino cooks. At times it added a little stress in the kitchen working with people they had previously terrorized. Filipinos would come down the river where it joins the ocean to catch fish close to where our camp was located. They would try to talk the American soldiers out of hand grenades to use to get more fish. After the grenade pin was pulled they would throw it in the water, it would explode, and fish would rise to the top. Most Filipinos were hungry and the children would walk up to the soldiers and beg for food. We didn’t have a lot either, but we did share. The fruit around the camp was very good. Sometimes a Filipino would climb the tree and pick a ripe coconut for one of us. He would slice it open so we could drink the milk and enjoy the coconut. Friendships were made. If any belongings of the Filipinos were damaged the United States reimbursed them for the loss. They were very poor but they managed. Our barracks contained tents where we all ate and slept. It got very hot and it was nice to be able to jump in the nearby ocean to cool off. I would often see children and their families bringing their water buffalo to drink and cool off too. Right before leaving for his service duty in the Philippine Islands, he married Joyce. When Dean got out of the service he farmed and worked at the paper mill in Tomahawk. Dean and Joyce raised four children; Richard, Senior Review |‌ 8

Photos from Dean Berghammer's Infantry service in the Philippines in 1945-46.

of gruesome events and it’s not often you are able to look at pictures taken during a war that tell such a story. I want to thank Dean for sharing his experience, memories, and wisdom so candidly. It is a gift to allow others, first hand, to have glimpses of a war long ago. Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living, a sponsored ministry of the Holy Cross Sisters, has been providing living opportunities for the elderly since 1990. For more information call 715-536-5575 or visit our website at www.belltowerresidence.org

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Giving the Gift of Life By Mary Boyd, Certified PrePlanning Specialist Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home

alph Waldo Emerson once said… “to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded.” All of us would like to know that after we’re gone, we’ve left some sort of mark on the world, made a difference or perhaps changed a life. What if there was a way we could potentially impact multiple lives in profound ways? There is a way to do just that…by donating our organs or tissues when we die. Consider the fact that there are approximately 120,000 people in the U.S. on the waiting list for life saving organ transplants and that list grows by about 100 names each day. One in 20 people will need some type of tissue transplant in his or her lifetime. Sadly, 18 people die each day in this country because of a shortage of organ donations. Organs and tissues donated from just one single donor can save or improve the lives of as many as 50 or more individuals. The donar chart shows a few of the ways donated organs and tissues can benefit recipients.

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Almost anyone can be a donor, but a donor’s age, medical history and lifestyle must meet specific criteria in order to ensure safe recovery and transplant of donated organs and tissues.

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Hospitals are required to offer the option of donation to families, but people who decide in advance to be organ donors are encouraged to make their families aware of their decision since most deaths occur outside of the hospital and many states require family consent at the time of donation. You can register your decision through Wisconsin’s donor registry which can be accessed by visiting www. organdonor.gov. Doing so means

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LIFE TALES by Delores

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om!” my exasperated 8-year-old pouted. “All the other kids go see the Cookie Lady every day. Can’t I go, PLEASE?” This same request had punctuated every afternoon since shortly after we’d moved to this new area of town. A lady who gave away cookies to small children made me wonder if we had made the right move. But surely, I reasoned silently, all of these children’s parents must know this person if they allowed daily visits… Sighing reluctantly, I looked at the five eager faces outside our screen door and making up my mind, I grabbed my daughter’s hand, bowing playfully; “Ok, Princess. I am your royal subject. Lead me to the “Cookie Lady.” Giggling in delight, the children pulled and led me (like a pied-piper in reverse, I thought) hopping and skipping down the street past the other homes that were similar in size and social status as ours. The children nodded as I let them test me identifying their homes as we walked on. Looking up for the next home, I realized we were heading around the bend, and stopped in my tracks, suddenly shy. Our family had walked the neighborhood and noticed the half dozen imposing, column-fronted homes on the bend. We had not yet seen or met any of their owners and several of the neighbors were in awe of the social and financial power these homes represented. It was almost as if the bend contained an imaginary boundary. “Come-on,” the children urged, pulling me along to a beautiful red brick two-story. Beating me to the door, I was awed that the children saw no difference in our “station”

as they rang the door and beautiful multi-toned chimes harmonized a welcome. A tall, elegant lady answered the door. The description “Loving.” came unbidden and remained as I watched her interaction with the children as she gave them each an obviously homemade sugar cookie centered with a pecan half. Business done, the 6 little ones lined up on her porch and munched happily, allowing Magdalene Veenstra to introduce herself as “Grandma V” and smilingly guess that I was Cheri’s mom. I accepted a cookie as well and imaginary social barriers were dismissed by her charming story of how she once offered ‘store-bought’ cookies which were instantly rejected by several children who announced they would return when she felt better and made the good cookies again. Five minutes later I left bemused and carrying in my heart a warm invitation to join her for a cup of tea the following Monday afternoon. Little did I know how the Cookie Lady would change my life. A junior-high “home-ec” class was my only preparation of protocol for that first Monday night tea and I wore a skirt to honor her generation and her genteel nature. Grateful for the sense of smell when she opened the door, my aproned hostess did not need

to tell me she had been baking. I followed her to the kitchen with an anticipation that never dimmed over the following 15 years of our Monday-night “tea.” Instantly comfortable, I was eager to hear the history and receive the teachings that might be shared by this treasure of longevity. She directed me to a seat at the yellowtopped table of another era and I watched “the ritual” as I came to think of her tea preparations, while drooling (inwardly only I hoped) over the freshly-baked delicacies for two that she’d placed in the precise center of our delicate pink English china plates. A small but pleased surprise filled me as she sat and bowed her head in prayer. Realizing that this longed for grandmother figure also shared my faith instantly drew our hearts closer. From that Monday on, recipes filled our conversations — not only recipes for her famous cookies, the almond-filled tarts known to other generations as bridesmaid-tarts, and numerous other edible treats, but recipes for living, for walking-thefaith, for loving our families, and eventually even for dying. Each cup of tea opened a chapter of a living history book with tales of war, the depression, numerous presidents, life on several continents, and invention of radio, airplanes, automobiles, and television; but history came only after our time of prayer for family — including present and future generations. What a painless way to learn! Being accepted taught me to accept others; her child-like faith (“I asked God to keep me safe while I slept — should I now insult him and stay awake worrying?”), taught me to keep things simple and a favorite adage of hers — “use it or lose it” gave me inspiration to utilize my talents and energy. It was this very adage that gave me a

final lesson. Her eyes had dimmed and she had asked me to read to her. Her hearing was also limited so I was sitting on a cushioned footstool at her feet. She had ceased most cooking and had shocked the motor vehicle department by voluntarily giving up her license with a simple “It’s time.” I was distressed by her inactivity and thought I could encourage her with some gentle chiding to follow her “use it or lose it” saying, when she caught me by surprise. Leading forward so that we were practically nose-to-nose instantly stopped my thoughtless chatter. I gave her full attention as she looked me straight in the eye, paused for effect and said, “You ever been 93?” We laughed the rest of the night over her remark and my shocked reaction. As usual, though, I was on the way home when I realized the lesson amid the humor. I cannot lead where I have not gone. Similarly to Ecclesiastes’ “a time for everything”, I learned there is a time to walk before, (the next generation) and a time to walk behind, (the last generation) but always the time is right to walk beside. A mother, grandmother, and relocated Yooper, Delores Liesner writes from Racine, WI. Despite an abusive childhood, discovering that God offers hope and humor in every life circumstance helped her survive to encourage others. Hundreds of her stories have appeared in series for Chicken Soup for the Soul, Guidepost books on Prayer, Kiwi Thin Threads, The Christian Post, Examiner.com, Rooted Living, Focus on the Family Newsletters, Prime Magazine, Woman’s World, Anthologies Online, CBN, and more. A graduate of CLASS and ACFW member, Delores is a noticer. Though she’d never do it without permission, family antics bring the warning, beware — that could appear in her next story! Website and blog: http://www. deloresliesner.com. Contact at delores7faith@yahoo.com

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y husband Frank and I recently returned from our annual trip to our favorite place on earth, the UP! (The Upper Peninsula of Michigan.) My husband is a UP junkie, exploring websites daily, and recording all the wonderful places we intend to explore. I trust that we will have a wonderful adventure, and I am open for just about anything he proposes. This is the one opportunity to sit back and relax with absolutely no planning on my part! We were on a mission to see as much as we could, and although I have been in the UP many times, I was feeling a bit disgruntled and out of sorts as we travelled up the peninsula. Frank made reference to the stops we would be making and I was excited to see these new places, but I still felt uneasy. I had no sense of how we were going to get to where we were going and it caused a feeling of uncertainty. Anyone knowing me knows that I usually have a plan, one that is outlined in a way that gives me a sense of peace. Unfortunately, I was out of character on this day. Then it dawned on me. I had not looked at a map! Even though Frank was telling me what we were going to see, I could not visually imagine where it was, so I was just out there, moving forward, but not really knowing where

I was going. I had not taken the time to look at a map and identify where we were starting and where we would end. Then I had a revelation! Could this be the exact feeling that many of my clients experience? They are out there doing life, but the road map of that life is missing. Often times they know the destination, but have not

created and/or looked at a map to get there. Feelings of overwhelm, uncertainty, and lack of confidence surround them. Confusion sets in and progress is stifled. When I stopped and looked at the map of the UP, I felt a sense of peace. When I could see how we were going to get to where we were going, I felt comfort in the journey. That investment in time made all the difference in how I felt. Have you taken the time to look at where you are in your life, and where you want to be? Do you have a sense of what you need to do to get your desired outcome? Do you revisit this lifemap routinely, making consistent progress on your journey? If you’ve never been to the UP, make it a destination soon. If you need help planning your trip, my husband has many itineraries that he’d be happy to share. If you need help planning your life’s journey, let’s create your road map soon! Lynn A. Drake, Certified Life Strategies Coach, has a passion for people! From 1987 – 1993, Lynn embarked on a journey of self discovery and healing. From that point, Lynn made a commitment that she would help others navigate through life challenges and co-create proactive strategies for an enhanced life. She can be reached at 715-355-1590 or email soar1@ charter.net. Visit www.visiontosoar.com for more information.

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The Winter of Our Discontent By James E. Boulter, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director, Watershed Institute for Collaborative Environmental Studies University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

e have just emerged from one of the coldest winter some of us have ever experienced.1 There’s been talk about whether those arctic blasts, felt as far south as Florida, finally signified the end of the raging battle of public opinion over the validity of climate change. Some felt that the cold weather they experienced couldn’t possibly be consistent with global warming as they understood it, while others exploited it to reinforce their conclusion that human-induced climate change was a fraudulent hoax.2 Meanwhile, many accepted explanations of the shifting polar vortex as another example in a growing list of extreme weather events, escalating their sense of a changing climate.

So which is it?

It is important to recognize that weather is necessarily personal—something we experience, and thus inherently local. For example, while we froze in the Upper Midwest, high temperatures set records along the west coast of North America all the way up to the northern slope of Alaska.3 Even as severe droughts threaten California,4 record-breaking rains flooded England5 and record-breaking high temperatures scorched Australia. In contrast, climate is continental or global in scale—we measure it by means of satellites or extensive networks of monitoring stations; those data indicate that global average temperature for January was the fourth highest on record, more than 2°F higher than the twentieth century average over land.6 In order to quantify the increase in thermal energy of the planet resulting from increased concentrations of greenhouse gases, it is necessary include not only measurements made on land, but also those at sea, and below the ocean surface.7 And finally, it is crucial to focus on long-term changes because climate varies over decades, never seasons. So the unsatisfying answer is, “neither—not from a single winter in any one part of the world.” But we can ask other questions that Senior Review |‌ 12

result in a resounding, “Yes; human activities (primarily extraction and burning of fossil fuels) have substantially warmed the lower atmosphere and the upper ocean.”8 This has been felt most acutely and most notably in the northern polar region, where we have observed the dramatic loss of sea ice and land-based glaciers, as visualized in James Balog’s compelling 2012 documentary, Chasing Ice.9

But is there any link between climate change and this extraordinarily cold winter?

It turns out that there’s a plausible and worrying connection. The polar vortex, a well-established annual phenomenon in both hemispheres, forms around the arctic after the sun goes down at the winter solstice. As the air cools and sinks, it begins to rotate like a spinning top. The strength of the vortex is determined by the difference in temperature between the pole and the “mid-latitudes.” Decrease that difference by disproportionately warming the poles, and the top begins to slow its rotation. For the toy as well as the vortex, that leads to reduced stability as it wobbles and eventually falls over. This time, it fell right on North America, a rare although not unheard-of weather pattern.10 But warming poles mean much more to us than a particularly harsh winter. Much clearer connections can be drawn to a range of effects that amplify the warming directly caused by human emissions of carbon dioxide and

other greenhouse gases. For instance, as the bright ice and snow of the far north become less extensive, the planet’s darkened surface absorbs still more light energy, leading to still-faster warming and melting.11 And as vast regions of permafrost thaw and “methane clathrates” beneath the Arctic Ocean begin to break down, both release additional greenhouse gases.12 Some of you may worry about this or other trends in the global climate record; however, I’m sorry to say that chances are, you’re probably less worried than the scientists who study climate change!13 Most of us who share concerns for the climate future of the planet suffer from a sense of futility leading to apathy or may feel overwhelmed to the point of paralysis. I’ve given many talks on the science and anticipated impacts of climate change over the past fifteen years or so, giving what I felt to be impassioned presentations about dispassionate numbers and graphs. As a result, I believe that I’ve raised awareness, and maybe also concerns and fears, but probably not many hopes.

What are concerned citizens to believe and how are we to act in the face of an issue of such magnitude?

Recently I’ve discovered a vital, potent source of hope – a potential remedy to that apathy and paralysis. Like Dr. James Hansen,14 the preeminent climate scientist who first testified before Congress about the dangers of human-caused global warming twenty-five years ago; like former Republican representative from South Carolina, Bob Inglis;15 like George Schultz, former Secretary of State to President Reagan;16 and—yes—like former Vice President and climate activist Al Gore,17 I have become an advocate for a market-based, “fee-and-dividend” solution to cut fossil fuelrelated carbon emissions, and forestall the most serious climate outcomes.

What is fee-and-dividend and why should it work?

More than 97 percent of scientists who publish in related fields agree that climate change is happening and primarily caused by human activity;18 similarly, the consensus view of greater than 90 percent of economists across the ideological spectrum is that the most effective way to reduce fossil fuel use and the associated carbon dioxide emissions is by imposing a tax on carbon.19 This may also be described as a “fee and dividend” policy. The

Good Earth advantages to this approach are too numerous to list in this article, but include three key characteristics:20 ■ Implementation is rapid, simple and efficient, working by means of market forces rather than complex regulatory structures and needing to be imposed at fewer than 1000 points throughout the economy – wherever fossil fuels are extracted or imported. ■ The fee would be “revenue neutral,” preventing any substantial increase in the size of government while protecting he most vulnerable people from resulting increases to goods and services by refunding the entire amount collected as an annual dividend. ■ It is highly effective, imposing an initial cost of $15 per ton of carbon dioxide emissions and increasing by $10 per ton per year. This provides a steadily increasing price that discourages fossil fuel use while giving people and industries the time and resources to change. By extension, it incentivizes development and implementation of renewable and efficient energy technologies. These characteristics are specifically intended to appeal to a wide range of legislators, both Democrat and Republican, so that such legislation has a better chance of passage, while retaining its effectiveness.

Is there any good news?

Yes – science can refine our understanding of causes and attributions and improve predictions of future climate scenarios. Better still, it may also provide exciting new technologies

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By Sharon Coates

aving taught gardening classes from beginners to seed-savers, I have a few “Gardening Musts” I’d like to share. These are even more important for those of us who grow organically, since we do not rely on herbicides, pesticides, etc. 1. A good gardening book 2. A notebook/folder/3 ring binder 3. Walk through your garden daily 4. Clean your garden(s) in the fall 5. Use rotation and sanitation 6. Plant flowers and herbs in your garden 7. Let your gardening evolve 8. Be Thankful as you walk, work, harvest and clean your garden First, start with a good gardening book (Rodale). It should cover location, soil prep, Senior Review |‌ 14

planting, amendments, diseases, and insects. Colored pictures are helpful, for the weeds, diseases, bugs, and critters have faces you will want to identify. We do not want to kill or chase off the beneficial plants and insects. Number two is a notebook, binder, or folder, and is very helpful. This will include yearly garden diagrams, notes on seed varieties, production, and any problems. The good and the bad are noted. This way you can choose seed varieties you prefer or that do better in your area. Any amendments, products, personally concocted formulas, etc. are noted for future reference. My notebook also holds receipts and lists of ordered things. This way you can find age, variety, name, etc. for any particular reason. I also find a list of companion plants helpful. Anything you may find helpful

clothes, and tools can spread disease. This can be hard when picking produce for sale or trying to escape working in the heat. For your benefit and your garden’s, I include “Must” number 6. Plant all types of flowers and herbs with big and small heads. Beneficial insects will visit and stay. You want these friends for pollination and insect and disease control. Flowers have a special gift for the gardener also. They are God’s blessed spirit lifters. Letting your garden evolve is the 7th “Must.” Don’t get stuck in a rut. Try new varieties, new methods, and especially time saving ideas. I personally have few conventional rows now. Raised beds, wide rows, terracing, and different types of trellis and fencing have become the norm. I use a hoe only to mark a couple of rows each year at planting. We mulch and use wide closer planted rows to prevent weeding. Be creative, break the rules, and do what works for you and your needs. The last ‘Must’ is to be thankful. Believe me when you see multiple gardens washed many feet away after 4 inches of rain in 20 minutes, deep gullies where plants once flourished, or shredded plants after a hail storm, it is hard. There is strength to find and replant, to fill the gullies, and an instinct in plants to survive after being beaten. As the plants reset their roots and reach for the sunshine, we need to do the same and be thankful.

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sunlight. Short of pumping in CO2, you can increase the amount of water soluble plant food that you are giving your plants. ASK ME YOUR GARDENING QUESTIONS: CALL 715-2989888 on Saturday mornings from 9-10 AM while listening to WXCO 1230 AM on your radio dial, or 1230wxco.com on the web.

By Master Gardener Bernie De Lonay, is under the umbrella of the Fraser Family Foundation, based out of Wausau, WI. With Beauty Aid tips from Bobbie Bud’s For Life, Barbara Fraser-Hererra

ey guess what. That big orange ball you see in the sky? Yup, that’s right that’s the sun. And, on top of all this, it’s Spring. Yeah, the songbirds are back and it is time to look at the nutsedge. The what? The nutsedge. Ya’ know, the kinds of grasses that grow rampant around the edges of a water area. A water area is an area defined as a pond, either man-made, or God made, a stream, creek (crick), river, bay, sea, ocean, or even a marsh. These are the grasses that seem to come from nowhere and are very hard to control. These also are the grasses that come to life very early in the season, such as right now, and are hard to get rid of. The reason they are hard to get rid of is when you are dealing with a water area, the shoreline, run-off, over-flow, wherever the water touches the land, it is difficult not to get herbicide into the water itself. Sedge grasses are genuinely a nuisance and take a lot of effort to get rid of. Most people that I know of, want that pristine look along the shoreline. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on keeping the nuisance grasses out just keep the area mowed and trimmed. Over a period of time this will knock most of the nuisance grasses out. If you are really intent on having just lawn grass on your shoreline, there are products that can be purchased for the intent of keeping ugly grasses out. These products can be very expensive, however. Some of these products can, and have been known to produce more algae in the water. This is not the best idea because more times than not more algae is not a good idea.

Lots of times more algae helps runa-way plants like mill foil, purple loosestrife and river roots (any kind of root that takes over a riverbed), to get more of a foot hold than anyone would like to see. Purple loosestrife may be beautiful to look at, but it can close up a waterway in a real hurry. One of the reasons you don’t want your waterways getting clogged up is so that run-off doesn’t over-flow and cause damage to other areas, such as roadways. Ever hear of a pothole from an over flowing stream? This isn’t so hot either. If you purchase a product to help keep some of these weeds down or away you will want to make sure that they are safe aquatic-wise. In other words, they should state they will not add to, or cause, algae growth, harm water fowl, or in some cases turn the water green, yellow, or some other ungodly color. E-ga-nuff (enough) I say. It is time to change the subject. If you started your own plants, you will notice that they might be looking kind of sad. (They ain’t sad because of the season, either.) If this is the case than you can do a couple of things to get them to respond. Start turning the plants in a circular motion about a quarter of a turn each day. This will help the plant get more of the sun on all sides. If your started plants are in a room where there isn’t enough warm temps or bright light, move them to a brighter area. This is early enough in the Spring that it will not harm tender flowers like impatiens or begonias. As the sun gets higher, tender flowers will have to be moved away from bright

applied. The cost of Oil of Oregano can be anywhere from $10.00 on up. Oil of Oregano when dry pressed into an oil takes millions of oregano leaves to get this product. E-ga-nuff I say. The Fraser Family Foundation sponsors for this month are as follows: Paul E. David, Attorney at Law, 715845-1151, 630 4th St., Wausau; Wausau Spring and Alignment, 715-845-6335, 415 Plumer Street, And now…Bobbie Wausau; Vicor Security, Audio Bud’s for Life and Visual, 715-359-5706, 1130 If you should decide to grow your Grand Ave., Wausau; WNRB FM own oregano for the purpose of 93.3, wnrblp.org; Wausau, County using it as an antibiotic listen to this. Market Grocers, 220 S. 18th Ave., Nature’s most powerful antibiotic 715-845-8846, Wausau; Associated and antiseptic is Oil of Oregano. It is Banks of Marathon County; St. also named Liquid Gold. It will kill Pauls United Church of Christ, off any kind of infection including 426 Washington St. 715-842-3777, staff, mrsa and others. To use it on Wausau; all 25 Wausau Area Metro your skin mix it with another oil Ride Buses, Wausau; WXCO 1230 such as olive, coconut, grape seed. AM, 1230wxco.com; Mount View DO NOT apply it only by itself, as Mobil, 715-845-1149, 51 & NN, Rib it will irritate your skin to no end. Mountain, (our Veterans Gas Card DO NOT rub the oregano leaves on Canister is here). your skin, rather, put up to 10 drops Until next time, Be Green and of the oil with another oil of your Remember, “IT’S NOT WORK, IT”S choice and it will lather up when FUN.”

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