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Anne McKinley battles a host of health issues and, four years ago, lost her husband after 59 years of marriage. Yet she remains positive, active and thrives on time spent with family and friends. Baking and eating cookies with her grandchildren is a highlight, she says.

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Health

This is the year to get a flu shot

BY AARON MOODY The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)

Companies and pharmacies are already reminding people that it’s time to get a flu shot, and the push may be more warranted this year.

A particularly bad flu season was reported in Australia, which has served as a rough measuring stick for the flu season that follows in the Northern Hemisphere.

From Jan. 1 to Aug. 19, 2016, the Australian health department reported 37,266 total cases of influenza to

the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System. This August alone, New South Wales reported 47,863 cases of the flu – more than 3.5 times the number of cases (13,602) the most populous Australian state reported in August of 2016, according to NSW Government Health.

“In general, we get in our season what the Southern Hemisphere got in the season immediately preceding us,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told CNN. But Fauci also said

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just because the flu hit Australia hard does not absolutely mean the same will happen in the United States, according to the American Council on Science and Health.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it isn’t possible to accurately predict flu activity months or even weeks in advance in multiple locations.

But the CDC does partner with health departments and other groups on a U.S. influenza surveillance system designed to paint a broad picture of flu activity in the country.

It also works with external research teams in an effort to provide “a more-timely and forward-looking tool that health officials can use to target medical interventions, inform earlier public health actions, and allocate resources for communications, disease prevention and

but generally begins in the United States around October and runs through the following spring.

The months when flu season has peaked the most in the U.S. over the past 34 years are February (14 seasons), December (7), March (6) and January (5). control.”

Here’s some general information on the flu, and some information specific to the upcoming flu season in the United States.

WHAT IS INFLUENZA AND ITS SYMPTOMS?

NEED TO KNOW FOR THE 2017-18 FLU SEASON

The nasal spray flu vaccine (live attenuated influenza vaccine) should not be used for the 2017-18 season. The CDC recommends the flu shot (inactivated influenza vaccine) or the recombinant influenza vaccine for the upcoming season.

The CDC maintains a list of its latest vaccination recommendations.

Flu viruses infect the lungs, nose and throat, and though the effects can be mild for some people, they can also be deadly.

Common symptoms include fevers, sore HOW DO PEOPLE GET THE FLU? throats, body and head Influenza is contaaches, chills and fatigue. gious. It is believed that WHEN IS FLU SEASON? droplets created when Flu season varies, someone with the flu

coughs, sneezes or talks spread to the mouths or noses of people close by, according to the CDC. It is possible but less likely to get the flu from touching something that has the virus on it and then touching your eyes, mouth or nose.

WHO IS MOSTLY AT RISK?

Everyone is susceptible, even people in good health. But certain people – including those over 65 years of age and people of any age with existing illnesses or certain health conditions, however, are considered at higher risk of serious complications from the flu, per the CDC.

WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT THE FLU?

The CDC recommends getting a flu vaccination each year.

It also recommends employing common sense – staying away from people who may be sick, covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing and washing hands frequently.

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WalletHub names best US city for families

BY MATT CAMPBELL The Kansas City Star‌

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Overland Park, Kan., is the best city in the country for families, according to the personal finance website WalletHub. The city ranked No. 1 in a comparison of the 150 most-populated cities.

The analysis looked at 41 categories, including housing affordability and quality of schools.

The study also scored cities for family fun such as playgrounds per capita, parkland acreage and “recreation friendliness.”

“We’re very excited about the No. 1 ranking,” said Tracey Osborne, president of the Overland

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Park Chamber of Commerce. “Anytime these national score lists come out, Overland Park tends to rank fairly well,

and that brings some notoriety to this area and helps attract and retain work force, which is something that’s wonder-

ful.”

The chamber, the city and Visit Overland Park are about to embark on a “visioning” process for

the city’s future.

“We’ll be looking at why do we want to live here now but also why will people want to live here in 30 years,” Osborne said.

Rounding out the top 10 best cities for families were Madison, Wis.; Plano, Texas; Seattle; Fremont, Calif.; Minneapolis; Virginia Beach, Va.; Sioux Falls, S.D.; Irvine, Calif.; and Lincoln, Neb. The study calculated that the worst city for families was Birmingham, Ala. Other cities in the bottom 10 were Detroit; San Bernardino, Calif.; Shreveport, Ala.; Hialeah, Fla.; Miami; Jackson,

Miss.; Augusta, Ga.; Newark; and Memphis.

The website’s analysis revealed a few interesting facts: ■ Overland Park has the lowest share of families living below the poverty line, at 3.4 percent.

Detroit has the most, at 35.5 percent.

■ New York has the most playgrounds per square root of the population. Hialeah has the fewest.

■ Irvine has the fewest violent crimes per 1,000 residents at .56. St. Louis has 18.17.

■ Fremont has the lowest divorce rate.

Cleveland has the highest.

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Aging

The secret to chronic happiness as you age

BY BRUCE HOROVITZ Kaiser Health News‌

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The real key to happiness at every age and stage – particularly old age – is not material things, but gratitude for life’s simple blessings, like laughter among friends or watching a sunset with a loved one, said Dr. Susan Lehmann, director of the geriatric psychiatry day program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

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By all rights, Fletcher Hall should not be happy.

At 76, the retired trade association manager has endured three heart attacks and eight heart bypass operations. He’s had four stents and a balloon inserted in his heart. He has diabetes, glaucoma, osteoarthritis in both knees and diabetic neuropathy in both legs. He can’t drive. He can’t travel much.

He can’t see very well. And his heart condition severely limits his ability to exercise. On a good day, he can walk about 10 yards before needing to rest.

Yet the Brooklandville, Md., resident insists he’s a genuinely happy guy – in part, because he appreciates what he can do. “There’s no question that as age impinges on your life, you do have ‘black dog’ days,” said Hall. “I fight aging every day. But I never, ever give up. You have to work at keeping happy.”

Hall focuses on the things that bring him joy: writing and listening to music and audiobooks. By juggling those pastimes throughout the day – every day – he ultimately feels a sense of contentment.

“Every one of those things requires that I use my mind – which is a good thing.”

Geriatric experts agree that Hall

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At 76, Fletcher Hall has a variety of medical conditions that dictate what he cannot do in life, yet he’s focused on what he can do. “You have to work at keeping happy,” he says.

has pretty much figured out the right formula. “You have to be willing to accept your new reality – and move forward,” said Dr. Susan Lehmann, director of the geriatric psychiatry day program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. “Aim to have the best life you can at where you are right now.”

Living with chronic disease often complicates life. The majority of adults 65 and over have multiple

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chronic conditions that contribute to frailty and disability, according to a 2013-14 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The percentage of chronic conditions among people 65 and over has increased over time, too. The percentage of people reporting hypertension, asthma, cancer and diabetes was higher in 201314 than in 1997-98, reports the CDC. Chronic conditions can have a devastating impact on both men and women, according to the CDC report. About 57 percent of women and 55 percent of men age 65 and up reported hypertension. Another 54 percent of women and 43 percent of men reported arthritis.

And a full 35 percent of men and 25 percent of women reported dealing with heart disease. At the same time, older women were more likely to report clinically relevant depressive symptoms than were older men. In 2014, 15 percent of women 65 and older reported depressive symptoms, compared with 10 percent of men.

Chronic pain, in fact, more frequently leads to depression than does anxiety, said Dr. Kathleen Franco, associate dean at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. That depression then leads to additional pain and suffering, she said. “So you have an emotional and physical component.”

That’s why Hall clings dearly to his greatest passion: writing. When he retired at 65, his original plan was to travel with his wife, Tracey.

His physical limitations curbed those goals, so he circled back to what has brought him the most happiness. He stays engaged in daily news by writing for two blogs – including one at-large column in which he espouses what he calls his “compassionate conservative” values.

Hall also adores reading, even though glaucoma has made it all but impossible. Not one to give up, he uses his Amazon Echo smart speaker to order audiobooks. He loves sitting on his balcony in the sunshine and listening to books like The Guns of August. Similarly, he enjoys streaming both classical and country music, especially the Oak Ridge Boys and the country rock group Alabama.

Hall also has learned to use

ago after 59 years of marriage. But with her master’s degree in social work and experience as a social Courtesy of Carol McKinley worker, she knew how to utilize ABOVE: Anne McKinley battles a host of health issues and, four years ago, lost her husband social services for older people in after 59 years of marriage. Yet she remains positive, active and thrives on time spent with family and friends. Baking and eating cookies with her grandchildren is a highlight, she says. her community. That includes one service that performs housekeepRIGHT: Four years ago, Anne McKinley’s husband of 59 years, Cameron, died. This is one of the last photos of them together, sitting in the back seat of a car on the way to view aspen ing and other chores for a modest trees in Colorado. fee.

McKinley still visits family in Alexa, the Echo’s built-in digital anything. You can do it and no one Florida – though she must use a assistant, to help with seemingly even knows you’re doing it.” cane or walker to get around. Her simple tasks that are difficult with One other thing often works like grandchildren frequently come to poor eyesight. To tell time, he simmagic: helping others. “Once you visit, “and we feast whenever they ply asks Alexa. start giving to others, you tend not do,” she added, typically on the to get stuck in your own aches and Beyond that, he avoids getting cookies and pies she loves to bake. pains,” said Franco. trapped in any frustration loops, Above all, she said, she’s always such as trying to troubleshoot Anne McKinley knows this firstgetting out of the house. She gets computer issues. During a recent hand. Even at 85, she still volunher hair cut every week. “It’s my technological tussle, he simply shut teers for an aging advocacy group best remaining feature,” she said. down the machine and turned on and sits on its board of directors.

Then, there’s her Siamese cat, PBS and Charlie Rose. “Watching McKinley copes with the debiliFrankie, who joins McKinley every that show keeps my mind active,” tating effects of lifelong scoliosis. evening at 6 p.m. to watch the evehe said. After taking time to deShe, too, battles glaucoma, and her ning news while McKinley makes stress, he was able to solve the tech visual perception difficulties affect herself a snack and a martini. “My issue. her balance. She’s had both knees favorite part is the olives,” she Hall finds some excuse to get out replaced and more recently needed said. emergency surgery for an infection of his house every day. Sometimes And, yes, she expresses how parshe contracted in the hospital folhe runs an errand. Or he’ll meet a ticularly grateful she is for what lowing parathyroid surgery, which friend for lunch. As a bird lover, she has – including a home with a he might just sit in a park listening also affected her vocal cords.

20-foot-high ceiling on an 18-acre to birds singing. “If I can combine The Evergreen, Colo., resident site, where she can look out any a pleasant venue with the sound said that keeping a very positive window and see the surrounding of bird symphonies, I’m a happy attitude – and constantly reaching beauty. camper,” he said. out to family and friends – keeps The real key to happiness at her content.

This is Hall’s version of what every age and stage – particularly “Feeling like I have control of my old age – is not material things, but some experts call “mindfulness.” life is very important,” she said.

Mindfulness, which often involves gratitude for life’s simple blessdeep, slow breathing that’s aimed at “The key is not to feel rushed. I can ings, like laughter among friends or lowering your heart rate and calm- accomplish one thing in a day and watching a sunset with a loved one, feel good about it.” ing you down, can be highly effecsaid Lehmann, the Johns Hopkins tive on older, ailing people, said It’s been a tough road since her doctor. “It’s the small things in life Franco. “It’s simple. It doesn’t cost husband, Cameron, died four years that end up mattering most of all.”

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Senior Activities Siouxland Center for Active Generations, 313 Cook St., is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Oct. 2: 8 a.m. Scrapbooking; 8:30 a.m.

Yoga with Amanda, Exercise Plus 50; 9:30 a.m. Intermediate Duplicate Bridge Class, Wii Bowling, Tap Class; 9:45 a.m. Review Tai Chi Class; 10 a.m. Knitting & Crocheting; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch; 12 p.m. ACBL Duplicate Bridge; 12:30 p.m. Movie - Dear John; 1 p.m. Pinochle, American Mah Jong, Woodcarving; 2 p.m. Walking Off Pounds; 2:30 p.m. Fitness with Kelly.

Oct. 3: Coffee Talk with Cheryl 9:30 a.m.; 8:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness with YMCA Instr., Penny Bingo; 9 a.m. Senior Yoga; 9:30 a.m.

Painting Class; 10 a.m. Creative Writing, Walking Off Pounds; 10:15 a.m. Belly Dancing; 10:45 a.m. Beginning Tai Chi Class; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m Lunch; 11:45 a.m. Adaptive Aerobics; 12:30 p.m. Tap Class, Penny Bingo; 1 p.m. Mexican Train, Beginning Scrabble, Painting Class, Pitch; 2 p.m. Ping Pong.

Oct. 4: 8:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness with YMCA Instr.; 9 a.m. Chorus, Yoga with Dixie of Recover Health, Novice Dup. Bridge Class; 9:30 a.m. Painting Class; 10 a.m. Chess Group, Sexy & Fit after 40; 10:30 a.m. Talk Show “Addressing Concerns over Balance & Dizziness” - Dr. Reason Ford & Krissi Milton, PTA, ENT consultants; 10:45 a.m.

Guitar Practice; 11 a.m. Drama Group; 11:30 a.m. 0 12:30 p.m. Lunch; 11:30 a.m. Jam Session; 12:30 p.m. Beginning Bridge; 1 p.m.

Choreographed Ballroom, Phase 10, Coloring Corner, Scrabble, 500; 2:30 p.m. Fitness with Kelly; 6 p.m. ACBL Duplicate Bridge.

Oct. 5: 8:30 a.m. Penny Bingo; 9 a.m. Yoga, Beginner 2 Line Dance; 10 a.m. Book Club, Beginning Bridge, Walking Off Pounds, Men’s Club; 10:30 a.m. Balance Class with YMCA Instr.; 11 a.m. Advanced Line Dance; 11:30 .am. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch; 12:30 p.m. Canasta, Penny Bingo, Woodcarving; 1 p.m. ACBL Duplicate Bridge, Men’s & Women’s Social Group, Inter. Line Dance, Cribbage; 2 p.m.

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Oct. 6: 8:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness with YMCA Instr., Exercise Plus 50; 9:30 a.m. Wii Bowling, Mixed Media Art class/Vivian Miller, Fitness with Dixie, Women’s Pool Shooting Class; 10 a.m. Blood Pressure/St. Luke’s; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch; 12 p.m.

Basic Tap, Bridge Group; 12:30 p.m. Open Craft Time; 1 p.m. Bridge, 500, Friday Dance - Country Brew; Lion’s Club Pancake Days: Friday 5 to 7 p.m. & Saturday 7 a.m. to noon.

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Amanda, Exercise Plus 50; 9:30 a.m. Grief Support Program, Wii Bowling, Tap Class; 9:45 a.m. Review Tai Chi Class; 10 a.m. Knitting & Crocheting; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch; 12 p.m. ACBL Duplicate Bridge; 1 p.m. Birthday Party, Entertainment: Brian Quach, pianist, Host: Men’s Club, Men’s & Women’s Social and Wii Bowling; Volunteer of the Month: Vivian Miller; 1 p.m. Pinochle, American Mah Jong, Woodcarving; 2 p.m. Walking Off Pounds; 2:30 p.m Fitness with Kelly.

Oct. 10: 8 a.m. Enhance Fitness with YMCA Instr., Penny Bingo; 9 a.m. Senior Yoga; 9:30 a.m. Painting Class; 10 a.m. Walking Off Pounds; 10:15 a.m. Belly Dancing; 10:30 a.m.

Crafts with Betty; 10:45 a.m. Tai Chi Class; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch; 11:45 a.m.

Adaptive Aerobics; 12:30 p.m. Penny Bingo; 1 p.m. Mexican Train, Beginning Scrabble, Painting Class, Pitch; 2 p.m. Ping Pong.

Oct. 11: 8:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness with YMCA Instr.; 9 a.m. Chorus, Yoga with Dixie, Novice Dup. Bridge; 9:30 a.m. Painting Class; 10 a.m. Chess Group, Sexy & Fit after 40; 10:30 a.m. Talk Show “Intro to Ballet Exercises” Bridget Agriopoules, retired ballet teacher & center member; 10:45 a.m.

Guitar Practice; 11 a.m. Drama Group; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch; 11:30 a.m. Jam Session; 12:30 p.m Brginning Bridge; 1 p.m.

Choreographed Ballroom Dance, Phase 10, Coloring Corner, Scrabble, 500; 2:30 p.m. 1 Mile Walk Warm Up; 3 p.m. Fitness with Kelly; 6 p.m. ACBL Duplicate Bridge.

Oct. 12: 8:30 a.m. Penny Bingo; 9 a.m.

Yoga, Beginner 2 Line Dance; 10 a.m. Walking Off Pounds, Men’s Club; 10:30 a.m. Balance Class with YMCA Instr.; 11 a.m. Advanced Line Dance; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch; 12:30 p.m. Canasta, Penny bingo, Woodcarving; 1 p.m. ACBL Duplicate Bridge, Men’s & Women’s Social Group, Inter. Line Dance, Cribbage; 2 p.m. Ping Pong.

Oct. 13: 8:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness with YMCA Instr., Exercise Plus 50; 9:30 a.m. Wii Bowling, Fitness with Dixie, Women’s Pool Shooting Class; 10 a.m. Blood Pressure/Mercy; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch; 12 p.m. Basic Tap, Bridge Group; 12:30 p.m. Open Craft Time; 1 p.m. Bridge, 500, Friday Dance “Burt Heithold.”

Oct. 16: 8:30 a.m. Scrapbooking; 8:30 a.m. Yoga with Amanda, Exercise Plus 50; 9:30 a.m. Inter. Duplicate Bridge Class, Wii Bowling, Tap Class; 9:45 a.m. Review Tai Chi Class; 10 a.m. Knitting & Crocheting; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch; 12 p.m.

ACBL Duplicate Bridge; 12:30 p.m. Movie Radio; 1 p.m. Pinochle, American Mah Jong,

Woodcarving; 2 p.m. Walking Off Pounds; 2:30 p.m. Fitness with Kelly.

Oct. 17: 8 a.m. Enhance Fitness with YMCA Instr., Penny Bingo; 9 a.m. Senior Yoga; 9:30 a.m. Painting Class; 10 a.m. Creative Writing, Walking Off Pounds; 10:15 a.m. Belly Dancing; 10:45 a.m. Beginning Tai Chi Class; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch; 11:45 a.m.

Adaptive Aerobics; 12:30 p.m. Tap Class, Penny Bingo; 1 p.m. Mexican Train, Beginning Scrabble, Painting Class, Pitch; 2 p.m. Ping Pong.

Oct. 18: 8:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness with YMCA Instr.; 9 a.m. Chorus, Yoga with Dixie, Novice Dup. Bridge; 9:30 a.m. Painting Class; 10 a.m. Chess Group, Sexy & Fit after 40; 10:30 a.m. Talk Show “Lions & Tigers & Bears, Oh My” Kristi Neumann & Minde Coleman, CAASA; 10:45 a.m. Guitar Practice; 11 a.m. Drama Group; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch; 11:30 a.m. Jam Session; 12:30 p.m. Beginning Bridge; 1 p.m. Choreographed Ballroom, Phase 10, Coloring Corner, Scrabble, 500; 2:30 p.m. 1 Mile Walk Warm Up; 3 p.m. Fitness with Kelly; 6 p.m. ACBL Duplicate Bridge.

Oct. 19: 8:30 a.m. Penny Bingo; 9 a.m.

Yoga, Beginner 2 Line Dance; 10 a.m.

Beginning Bridge, Walking Off Pounds, Men’s Club; 10:30 a.m. Balance Class with YMCA Instr.; 11 a.m. Advanced Line Dance; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch; 12:30 p.m. Canasta, Penny Bingo, Woodcarving; 1 p.m. ACBL Duplicate Bridge, Men’s & Women’s Social Group, Inter. Line Dance, Cribbage; 2 p.m.

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Oct. 20: 8:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness with YMCA Instr., Exercise Plus 50; 9:30 a.m. Wii Bowling, Mixed Media Art Class with Vivian Miller, Fitness with Dixie; 9:30 a.m. Women’s Pool Shooting Class; 10 a.m. Blood Pressure/ St. Luke’s; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch; 12 p.m. Basic Tap, Bridge Group; 12:30 p.m.

Open Craft Time; 1 p.m. Bridge, 500, Friday Dance - “Shirley’s Big Band”.

Oct. 23: 8 a.m. Scrapbooking; 8:30 a.m.

Yoga with Amanda, Exercise Plus 50; 9:30 a.m. Inter. Duplicate Bridge Class, Wii Bowling, Tap Class; 9:45 a.m. Review Tai Chi Class; 10 a.m. Knitting & Crocheting; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch; 12 p.m. ACBL Duplicate Bridge; 12:30 p.m. Movie - The Notebook; 1 p.m.

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting, Pinochle, American Mah Jong, Woodcarving; 2 p.m.

Walking Off Pounds; 2:30 p.m. Fitness with Kelly.

Oct. 24: 8:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness with YMCA Instr. Penny Bingo; 9 a.m. Senior Yoga; 9:30 a.m. Painting Class; 10 a.m. Creative

Writing, Walking Off Pounds; 10:15 a.m. Belly Dancing; 10:30 a.m. Crafts with Betty; 10:45 a.m. Beginning Tai Chi Class; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch; 11:45 a.m. Adaptive Aerobics; 12:30 p.m. Tap Class, Penny Bingo; 1 p.m.

Mexican Train, Beginning Scrabble, Painting Class, Pitch, 2 p.m. Ping Pong.

Oct. 25: Trunk or Treat 5 to 6:30 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness with YMCA Instr.; 9 a.m.

Chorus, Yoga with Dixie, Novice Dup. Bridge Game; 9:30 a.m. Painting Class; 10 a.m. Chess Group, Sexy & Fit after 40; 10:30 a.m. Talk Show - The Wonderful World of Bees; 10:45 a.m. Guitar Practice; 11 a.m. Drama Group; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch; 11:30 a.m. Jam Session; 12:30 p.m. Beginning Bridge; 1 p.m.

Choreographed Ballroom, Phase 10, Coloring Corner, Scrabble, 500; 2:30 p.m. 1 Mile Walk Warm Up; 3 p.m. Fitness with Kelly; 6 p.m.

ACBL Duplicate Bridge Oct. 26: 8:30 a.m. Penny Bingo; 9 a.m.

Yoga, Beginner 2 Line Dance; 10 a.m.

Beginning Bridge, Walking Off Pounds, Men’s Club; 10:30 a.m. Balance Class with YMCA Instr.; 11 a.m. Advanced Line Dance; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch; 12:30 p.m. Canasta, Penny Bingo, Woodcarving; 1 p.m. ACBL Duplicate Bridge, Men’s & Women’s Social Group, Inter. Line Dance, Cribbage; 2 p.m.

Ping Pong.

Oct. 27: 8:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness with YMCA Instr., Exercise Plus 50; 9:30 a.m. Wii Bowling, Mixed Media Art Class with Vivian Miller, Fitness with Dixie, Women’s Pool Shooting Class; 10 a.m. Blood Pressure/Mercy; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch; 12 p.m. Basic Tap, Bridge Group; 12:30 p.m. Open Craft Time; 1 p.m. Bridge, 500, Friday Dance - Jerry O’Dell & His Country Flavor Band.

Oct. 30: 8 a.m. Scrapbooking; 8:30 a.m.

Yoga with Amanda, Exercise Plus 50; 9:30 a.m. Inter. Duplicate Bridge Class, Wii Bowling, Tap Class; 9:45 a.m. Review Tai Chi Class; 10 a.m. Knitting & Crocheting; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch; 12 p.m. ACBL Duplicate Bridge; 12:30 p.m. Movie - Hocus Pocus; 1 p.m., Pinochle, American Mah Jong, Woodcarving; 2 p.m. Walking Off Pounds; 2:30 p.m. Fitness with Kelly.

Oct. 31: 8:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness with YMCA Instr. Penny Bingo; 9 a.m. Senior Yoga; 9:30 a.m. Painting Class; 10 a.m. Creative Writing, Walking Off Pounds; 10:15 a.m.

Belly Dancing; 10:45 a.m. Beginning Tai Chi Class; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch; 11:45 a.m. Adaptive Aerobics; 12:30 p.m. Tap Class, Penny Bingo; 1 p.m. Mexican Train, Beginning Scrabble, Painting Class, Pitch, 2 p.m. Ping Pong.

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by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

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Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.

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Jumbles: YOUTH TULIP STRAND Yesterday’s DOWN 31 IslandCHOPPY Indian Answer: When the owls made their plans, they 1 Long grain or wild were — IN32 Not ___ : don’t CAHOOTS 2 Wine pitchers mention it 3 Vases 33 Oversight 4 Past 35 Article of food 5 Frank Howard specialty 38 Part of speech 6 Winner 39 Greek letters 7 Fowl 41 Twist 8 John 42 Advertisements 9 Expert 45 Patriotic grp.

10 Decree 46 Parts 11 ___ homo 47 Baseball goals 12 Fishing accessory 48 Urge 13 Blunders 49 ___ avis 19 United: Sp. 50 Wordy 22 Cut off 51 Dry 24 Peasant 52 Scots-Irish 25 Central Europeans 53 Puckerer 26 Call for 54 Old World deer: pl.

27 Henry Cabot or John 56 Soul: Fr. 28 Perfect 57 New York City ballplayer 29 Draws closer 59 Busy one 30 Vacuum tube

JUMBLE ANSWERS

38 Weeping daughter of Tantalus 39 Capture 40 Long fish 41 Blue dyes 42 Fastens 43 Overhead trains 44 Magic verse 45 Two-base hit 46 Peel 47 Baseball weapons 48 Inert gas 51 Hindu dress 52 An ___ for music 55 American pastimes 58 Gian ___ Menotti 60 Lake near the Indians’ stadium 61 Only 62 Follow 63 Labels 64 Parisian summers 65 Stalks

SWUNG MOUTH COSTLY WEAKLY They studied the attractive properties of certain metals at the — MAGNET SCHOOL

(Answers tomorrow)

ACROSS 1 Hindu prince 6 Small piece 10 Part of a bird’s bill 14 Mature insect 15 Listen to 16 Maple genus 17 Ricochet 18 Radio voice 20 Kind of curve 21 Symbols of New England 23 Carols 24 Support 25 Twirl 27 Order of players 30 Lifeless 31 Wolframite 34 Parisian theater 35 Sign of the zodiac 36 Mindanao native 37 Dizzy or Paul ___

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Travel

A visit to the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

BY TERRY TURNER‌

BOSTON – The British were strapped for cash after their victory at the end of the French and Indian War in 1763. King George III decided the American colonies would have to pay to recoup the cost of the war and England was looking for ways to regain control of the colonial governments that had sprung up while the Crown was distracted with the war.

The solution was to tax the colonies with the Stamp Act in 1765 and the Townsend Act in 1767. The “Boston Massacre” in 1770 only added fuel to the revolutionary fire already burning in the colonies. But when the Crown attempted to tax tea it spurred the colonists into action and laid the groundwork for the Boston Tea Party and the American Revolution.

The story of the Boston Tea Party and its importance in American history is told in the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. Visitors can immerse themselves in the experience of the Boston Tea Party.

Guided tours of the museum starts with an interactive colonial town meeting decrying the tax on tea led by an 18th century guide. The guide explains the unfair tax and encourages the crowd to shout “Huzzah!” in response. Then each visitor is given a feather as their disguise before setting out on the adventure of the Boston Tea Party through the museum and to the ship loaded with tea waiting in the harbor.

Once inside the museum visitors find themselves on Griffin’s Wharf on the morning after the Boston Tea Party where they listen to the debate about the ramifications of their actions and must decide the answer to the question, “Are you a Patriot or a Loyalist?” The tour through the museum features paintings on the walls of participants in the raid, and

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Terry Turner photos

ABOVE: The Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum is located as close to the actual spot of the Boston Tea Party as possible, since in the late 1800s a large portion of Boston Harbor was filled in as part of an expansion project for the city. RIGHT: During a colonial town meeting an 18th century tour guide explains the unfair tax on tea and encourages the crowd to shout “Huzzah!” in response. Each visitor is given a feather as their disguise before setting out to the ship loaded with tea waiting in the harbor.

as the guide introduces each one, the painting comes to life in a 3D holographic representation. Each character then explains the part they played and tells what happened that day.

It took more than 100 colonists nearly three hours to toss the tea

ABOVE: A costumed guide tells what happened on the night of Dec. 16, 1773, when colonists stormed aboard three ships in Boston Harbor and dumped their load of tea overboard.

RIGHT: The story of the Boston Tea Party and its importance in American history is told in the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum.

into Boston Harbor. The chests held more than 45 tons of tea worth nearly $1,000,000 in today’s money.

Also on the tour is a documentary film “Let it Begin Here” that depicts the events of April 19, 1775, following Paul Revere’s famous ride and “the shot heard round the world” at Lexington Green just outside of Boston. The theater’s panoramic screen puts visitors in the middle of the battle where they can feel horses galloping, soldiers marching and muskets firing.

The Robinson Tea Chest is the centerpiece of the museum’s collection of artifacts. It’s the only known surviving tea chest from the Boston Tea Party.

On the morning after patriots stormed the ships in the harbor and dumped 90,000 pounds of East India Company tea into Boston Harbor, 15-year-old John Robinson was walking the shoreline near Dorchester

IF YOU GO

What: Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum.

Where: 306 Congress St., Boston, Massachusetts.

Hours: First tour begins daily at 10 a.m.

The last tour starts at 5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $28, senior/military/ student $25, children (5-12) $18.

More info: Visit the website at www.bostonteapartyship.com or call (866) 955-0667.

Visitors go aboard a replica of the Eleanor, one of three ships that colonists dressed as Indians boarded on the night of Dec. 16, 1773, in what became known as the Boston Tea Party.

display in the museum and is known as the Robinson Half Chest and serves as a reminder of what happened that night.

Heights just outside Boston. The At the end of the hourlong tour water was full of tea leaves when you’ll board a replica of one of two young Robinson spotted a box in the ships, the brig Beaver or the ship sand.

Eleanor, which are berthed as close to the actual spot of the Boston Tea It was a small, simple chest, dark Party as possible, since in the late green and made of ½ inch thick 1800s a large portion of Boston wood. Robinson retrieved the box Harbor was filled in as part of an and took it home. For over two hunexpansion project for the city. dred years the chest was preserved and passed down in the family from Once on board a guide gives visigeneration to generation. It is now on tors a tour to get a glimpse of what

life was like on a ship in the 1700s and to hear more about the Boston Tea Party. At the end of the tour everyone has a chance to toss a box of “tea” into the harbor just like the colonists did, only this time each box is secured with a rope so it can be retrieved and used again.

Following the museum and ship tour visitors can browse the gift shop or stop in Abigail’s Tea Room for fresh baked goods, lunch items or taste history by sampling the five teas thrown overboard during the Boston Tea Party.

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a video interview with Bob Luken Sr. and video testimonials from previous customers.

The website allows viewers to see photos of dozens of memorials that have been designed and installed in the past few years. And, although the website offers a broad selection of shapes, www.lukenmemorials.com also offers viewers an insight into the history of Luken Memorials, including “Memorials of Distinction” Since 1883 Near the Junction of Interstate 29 & Hamilton Boulevard in Sioux City

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Sioux City Symphony opening night, the locally grown produce, baked goods Orpheum Theatre, 528 Pierce St. 2017 and hand-crafted items. Open Wednesday and Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 712-870-0436. Grammy Award-winning cellist, Zuill Bailey joins the Sioux City Symphony for www.siouxcityfarmersmarket.com. a dramatic performance of the emotionally Through Dec. 31 charded Cello Concerto by Edward Elgar.

Honoring Our Armed Services: 1861The evening concludes with one of Zoltan 2017, Sioux City Public Museum, 607 Kodaly’s most colorful and enchanting Fourth St., Sioux City. Explore the military works for orchestra, Hary Janos Suite. His contributions of Siouxland residents most popular work features the cimbalom, past and present at the Sioux City Public a traditional Hungarian dulcimer, played by Museum’s new exhibit. The exhibit will Laurence Kaptain. 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Call feature uniforms, weaponry and equipment for pricing. www.siouxcitysymphony.org. from the Civil War, Spanish-American War, Oct. 2 World War I, World War II, Korean War, Through Oct. 1 Vietnam War, Desert Storm and the postReformation Era and Today (500 Years Alabama Story, Lamb Arts Regional 9/11 wars. It will also highlight important Later!), Western Iowa Tech Community Theatre, 417 Market St. A segregationist military installations in the Sioux City area College, 4647 Stone Ave. We know the senator wants a controversial children’s during the past 160 years. A slideshow era as the Reformation, but how many book taken off the library shelves, but a will feature historic photographs of area of us can talk about the actual events or fearless librarian refuses, putting both military installations, service members, and people involved. The era was populated of their worlds at risk. $23 Regular/$18 veteran’s organizations.

712-279-6174. by people much like us: people working Senior (62+)/$12 Student/ Student Rushsiouxcitymuseum.org. to survive and striving to find their place -$9 at the door!. 712-255-9536. www. in the world. Join historian Russ Gifford lambtheatre.com.

Oct. 1 and the Institute for Lifelong Learning on a Dennis Dykema - This is my Reply, 14th Annual Kingdom of Riverssance journey back in time to find the answers and Sioux City Art Center, 225 Nebraska St. Free Festival, Riverside Park, 1400 Riverside learn where the foundation of our views on reception 5-7 p.m. July 8 to celebrate the Blvd. Step Into The Renaissance with Full religious freedom evolved! Located in room opening of the Art Center’s new exhibition.

Armoured Jousting, Birds Of Prey, Knights L416/417 in the Advanced Science Building Dennis Dykema studied art at Morningside and Princesses, Kings & Queens, Peasants on the WITCC campus. Noon-2 a.m. 712College and received a master’s degree in & Wenches, Pirates & Scallywags, Wizards 274-6400. www.witcc.edu/lifelong_learning. painting from University of Northern Iowa in & Fairies, Food, Singing & Dancing.

Beginner Line Dance Lessons, Galaxie 1970. He began teaching art at Buena Vista Advance tickets on sale Sept. 1 through 27 Bar and Grill inside Rodeway Inn, 1401 University immediately after graduating at Sioux City HyVee Stores. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Zenith Drive. We will start with the basic from UNI and continued until retiring in $10 for Adults, $5 for 6-12, $1 for 5 and steps and then learn many, new and fun 2001. Since 2006, he has lived in Spirit under. www.river-cade.com/riverssance/. dances. This is lots of fun, good exercise, Lake. 1-4 p.m.

Couples Pattern Dances & Formations, and a great way to meet new friends. 7-8 SCCT Presents: Beauty and the Beast, Rodeway Inn & Conference Center, 1401 p.m. $5. Karen, 712-276-6694.

Sioux City Community Theatre, 1401 Zenith Drive. Partner optional. 2:45 p.m.

Riverside Blvd. Step into the enchanted Oct. 3 712-204-3646. world of Broadway’s modern classic, Power Praise Stretch & Meditation, 21st Annual Bishop’s Dinner for Catholic Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, an Cornerstone World Outreach, 1625 Glen Schools, Sioux City Convention Center, international sensation that has played to 801 4th St. The Catholic School Foundation Ellen Road. Easy gentle stretching for over 35 million people worldwide in 13 females of all ages. Requires ability to lie of the Diocese of Sioux City is pleased to countries. Performance dates: Sept. 15-17, announce Coach Greg McDermott, Head down and get back up, and ability to be Sept. 22-24, Sept. 28-Oct. 1. All shows still and quiet. Stretch entire body while Men’s Basketball Coach at Creighton begin at 7:30 p.m. except Sunday matinees University, as the keynote speaker. Tickets listening to relaxing music, and meditating which begin at 2 p.m. to the dinner go on sale August 14 and can on the Word of God. Easy gentle stretching followed by quiet reflection. Bring mat, be purchased at www.scdiocese.org or by Through Oct. 8 water, notepad and pen. Always call 202calling the Diocese of Sioux City at 712It’s All Speculation: An Exhibit of 5052 or check website for schedule updates 255-7933.

4 p.m. $125 per ticket, $45 per Paintings, Eppley Art Gallery, 3625 before dropping in on a class. 9:30-10:30 ticket 18 years and under student.

712-255Garretson Ave. “It’s All Speculation: An a.m. Donations. 712-202-5052. www.

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Exhibit of Paintings” by Mark Stemwedel kingdomfitliving.com/stretch-meditation.

The Southern Uprising Tour, Tyson Event is on display. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. www.

Center Gateway Arena, 401 Gordon Drive.

Human Library, Western Iowa Tech morningside.edu.

The show will feature Travis Tritt and the Community College, 4647 Stone Ave. The Through Oct. 28 Charlie Daniels Band, with special guests Human Library is a library of Human Books individuals, that each represent a group in Sioux City Farmers Market, Tyson Events Lee Roy Parnell and the Scooter Brown the community that are somehow exposed Center Suite Parking Lot, corner of TriView Band. 6 p.m. Starting at $24.50. 712-2794850. tysoncenter.com. to stigma, prejudice and/or discrimination Avenue and Pearl St. Enjoy the bounty of Building Bridges to Better Lives, Betty Strong Encounter Center, 900 Larsen Park Road. An exhibit focusing on the East Bottoms beginning of the almost century-old Mary J. Treglia Community House will open Jan. 14. East Bottoms, a neighborhood near the Sioux City Stockyards, meatpacking plants and expanses of railroad tracks, was home to many new immigrants in the first half of the 20th century. Admission will be free. 712224-5242. www.siouxcitylcic.com.

and want to share their stories. Several WITCC students, staff and community members have volunteered to share their unique perspectives, one-on-one, and give the reader a chance to learn from their life experience. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 712-274-6400.

Power Praise Strength & Tone, Calvary Lutheran Church, 4400 Central St., Sioux City. Weight lifting class with supervision from certified instructor. Each class includes 10 minute warm-up followed by varying exercises targeting entire body and concludes with stretching. Must bring own weights and mat. Weights are optional. Always call or check website for possible changes in venue. 5:25-6:30 p.m. Donations. 712-202-5052. www. kingdomfitliving.com/strength-tone.

Tangled Yarns, South Sioux City Public Library, 2121 Dakota Avenue, South Sioux City. Tangled Yarns is a group of needle workers who meet each Tuesday to ply their needlecraft and to teach one another new techniques in crochet, knitting and other needle work. Everyone is invited to attend. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 402-494-7500. www. southsiouxcity.org/library/.

Oct. 4

Operation Warming Hearts, Long Lines Family Rec Center, 401 Gordon Drive. Free groceries and resource fair for veterans and military families. 5:30-7 p.m. 712-541-8020.

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Line & Pattern Dance Class, Rodeway Inn & Conference Center, 1401 Zenith Drive.

No partner needed. 6:45 p.m. 712-204-3646.

Oct. 5

Beginner Couples Dance Lessons, Galaxie Bar and Grill inside Rodeway Inn, 1401 Zenith Dr. You will learn the 2 Step, Waltz, Triple 2 Step, Stationary Cha Cha, and many more. This is lots of fun, good exercise and a great way to meet new friends. DO NOT need a partner to come.

7-8:30 p.m. $5. 712-276-6694.

Oct. 6 – Oct. 8

Morningside College Homecoming, Morningside College, 1501 Morningside Ave. The weekend kicks off on Friday with campus tours starting at 9 a.m. and continuing until 2 p.m. There will be a reunion dinner for the classes of 1957 and 1967 at the home of President John and Robin Reynders. Other alumni, reunion groups and friends will gather at Bob Roe’s Point After. See full schedule of events at www.morningside.edu.

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Oct. 6

1st Friday Coffee, Springboard Coworking, 700 4th St. 1st Friday Coffee is an hour of hearing from a new startup business in Siouxland, networking with leaders from the entrepreneur community and coffee! The speaker has 10 minutes to tell their story of how they got started with their new business and where they see themselves in the future. The audience engages by asking questions and giving feedback. 9-10 a.m. 605-351-5807. springboardcoworking.com/.

Friday Night Magic: the Gathering, Games King, 504 Nebraska St. Standard Magic at 7 p.m. Friday. $6 entry fee adds 1.5 packs (rounding up for odd numbers) into the prize pool. Promos to 1st, 2nd and 8 at random. 7-10:45 p.m. $6 entry fee. 712-224-4238. www.facebook.com/ gameskingstore/.

IBP Ice Center Public Skating, IBP Ice Center, 3808 Stadium Drive. PUBLIC TIMES Friday and Saturday 7-9 p.m. *Days & times subject to change. Children 5 yrs and younger $2 each, Students 6-18 yrs old: $5 each, Adults 19 yrs and older: $6 each. 7-9 p.m. Skate rental $3 each. 712-279-6126. sioux-city.org.

Oct. 7

2017 Fall Festival & Golf Ball Drop, Cook Park, 500 Main St. Festival attractions are FREE to the entire community. Stage with live entertainment and a variety of fun attractions including a petting zoo, toddler train, a pumpkin ball toss, face painting, inflatables, food trucks (food/beverage for purchase), and much more! Feature event is golf ball drop - watch golf balls being dropped by a helicopter in Cook Park.

Closest ball to the marker wins $5,000 - golf balls available for purchase at girlsincofsiouxcity.org/golfballdrop 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 712-252-1088. www. girlsincofsiouxcity.org.

Turkey Dinner - St. James United Methodist Church, St. James United Methodist Church, 2032 S. Cypress St. Enjoy a turkey dinner in our new air conditioned fellowship hall. Complete with homemade mashed potatoes, dressing, and gravy. Homegrown corn, coleslaw, cranberry relish, roll and dessert (pie or bar). 4-7 p.m. 712-276-6810.

Kansas, Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St, Sioux City. This two hour special concert will debut new songs from Kansas’ upcoming album The Prelude Implicit.

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by calling ETIX at 800-514-ETIX. 7:30 p.m. $47.50 / $57.50 / $77.50 / $97.50. 712258-9164. orpheumlive.com.

Soil & Saving Abel, Anthem - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City, 111 3rd St., Sioux City. Heavy rock mainstays SOiL and Saving Abel will join forces on the aptly titled “Redneck Rebellion Tour.” In a co-headlining venture, each band will rotate slots throughout the tour and both perform a full set. Joining the rebellion will be openers Kirra. Must be 21 or older to attend events in Anthem. 8-11 p.m. $10-$30. 844222-7625. www.hardrockcasinosiouxcity. com.

experience before taking your seats for the Live Auction and Fund the Mission.

Enjoy fabulous wine while you bid on one of our unique packages and raise your paddle to give generously to save babies 5:30 p.m. $150 per ticket. 712-574-8482. signaturechefs.marchofdimes.org/Event. aspx?preview=1&eventId=19458.

Oct. 13

ARTilicious 2017, Sioux City Art Center, 225 Nebraska St. This popular event combines the culinary talents and wine and beer offerings of Hy-Vee Food Stores of Sioux City with the artistry of the Sioux City Art Center. Wine and beer offerings are Oct. 7 – Oct. 8 provided by Glazer’s and Southern Glazer’s Monster Truck Nationals, Tyson Events Wine & Spirits. Tickets available online at Center, 401 Gordon Drive. Celebrate www.siouxcityartcenter.org, at the Sioux Halloween just a little early with astonishing City Art Center and at area Hy-Vee Food REAL monsters, trick-or-treating, and more. Stores. 5-8 p.m. $25. 712-279-6272. www.

Three shows. Free pit party kicks off two siouxcityartcenter.org/events. hours before each performance. Kids are Ronnie Milsap, WinnaVegas Casino invited to come in costume for trick-orResort, 1500 330th ST, Sloan, Iowa. Ronnie treating. 1 p.m. Advance $17, day of show Milsap is an American country music singer $20. 800-514-3849. tysoncenter.com/. and pianist. He was one of the country music’s most popular and influential Oct. 8 performers of the ‘70s and ‘80s. He become Sioux City Journal Bridal Expo, Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, 300 Third one of the most successful and versatile country crossover singers of his time, St. A one-stop shopping experience where appealing to both country and pop music you and your entire bridal party can learn markets with hit songs that incorporated about Siouxland’s best wedding products pop, R&B, and rock and roll elements. and services in one convenient location.

Free bridal organizer to the first 100 brides! Doors open at 7 p.m. All ages welcome.

8-11 p.m. $30. 712-428-7117. www.

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Oct. 14 Bruguier Cabin, Riverside Park, 1301 Tri-State Trails Tour XIII, Hilton Garden Riverside Blvd. The cabin will be open on Inn Sioux City Riverfront, 1132 Larsen the second Sunday of the month from June Park Road. This year the trails can go to through October. 2-4 p.m. 712-279-6126.

Riverside Park, Adams Nature Preserve sioux-city.org. and across the bridge to the South Sioux City trail system. Free SAG service and Oct. 10 refreshment stop for registered riders. 10 Welcome - A gathering for people who a.m. $12 per person or $25 per team. Katie have relocated to Sioux City, Sunnybrook at Women Aware, 712-258-4174. www.

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Turkey Dinner, Grace United Methodist for an informal social hour at Sunnybrook Community Church. If you’ve just relocated Church, 1735 Morningside Avenue, Sioux City. Includes turkey, dressing, potatoes, to the Sioux City area or moved here a gravy, veggies, salads, and desserts. few years ago, we welcome everyone to Gluten-free meals will be available. Tickets attend. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 239-437-1838. may be purchased at the door. 4 p.m.-7 siouxcitywelcome.blogspot.com/. p.m. Adults: $12, Children (3-10 years): $5, Oct. 12 Carry-outs: $12.50. www.gracesiouxcity.

2017 Signature Chefs Event, Sioux City org.

Convention Center, 801 4th St. Join us for Oct. 15 our annual gathering of the area’s finest Sioux City CROP Walk, Grace United culinary talent in support of the March of Methodist Church, 1735 Morningside Ave. Dimes. From your arrival at the event you The 41st Annual Sioux City Crop Walk. will enjoy the chance to taste from the Walkers should turn in their pledge monies chef’s creations for an amazing tasting

and packet and then walk to and from the Community Action Agency of Siouxland on Leech Avenue. Walkers are encouraged to bring a can of food to contribute to the Community Action Agency’s Food Bank. 1-3 p.m. 712-274-1948. crophungerwalk.org/ siouxcityia.

Oct. 18

Caregiver Support Group, Faith United Presbyterian Church, 4327 Morningside Ave. For all those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.

10-11:30 a.m. 712-587-7926.

Oct. 20

Birth of Baha’u’llah Bicentennial Devotional Gathering, Peirce Mansion, 2901 Jackson St. Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Birth of Baha’u’llah, this devotional program will feature prayer, live music, holy writings, and devotional dance.

A light reception will follow. All are warmly invited to attend! 7-8:30 p.m. 402-9151844. www.facebook.com/siouxcitybahais/.

Brett Young with Carly Pearce, Anthem - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City, 111 3rd St., Ss. Brett Young’s soulful vocals and impassioned lyrics are derived from the self-discipline learned form years on the baseball field. When it comes to Young, it isn’t so far from a pitcher’s mound to a performer’s stage, and it doesn’t really matter what kind of Big Show you’re talking about. One pass through the California native’s current sample of songs proves he is in love with love. Must be 21 or older to attend events in Anthem. 8-11 p.m. $25.68 - $69.55. 844-222-7625. www. hardrockcasinosiouxcity.com.

Oct. 21

Siouxland Samplers Quilt Guild Show, Sioux City Convention Center, 801 4th St. Siouxland Samplers Bi-annual Quilt Show.

Most of the quilts in our shows are judged, and ribbons are awarded for Best of Show, Best in Category, Viewer’s Choice, etc.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $5.

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Halloween Spooktacular, Long Lines Family Rec Center, 401 Gordon Drive. Why limit Halloween to one day? The Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA and Sioux City Parks & Recreation is giving families another safe, fun, and FREE way to celebrate Halloween!

Scheduled festivities include bounce houses, carnival games, open climbing wall, face painting, tricks, treats, and more! 2-4 p.m. 712-279-6126. webtrac.sioux-city.org.

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King of the Cage Next Level, WinnaVegas Casino Resort, 1500 330th ST, Sloan, Iowa. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Gill, Angerman, Martin, Rodriguez, Peterson, Kamaka, Scholten, Halder, Blair, Schoenfeld, Sandoval, Simpson and Phanivong. *Card and fight schedule subject to change. 6-11 p.m. $35. 712-428-9466. www.winnavegas.com.

Birth of Baha’u’llah Bicentennial Community Celebration, Morningside College - Lincoln Business Center, 1501 Morningside Ave. Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Birth of Baha’u’llah, the ProphetFounder of the Baha’i Faith, this event will explore the uniqueness and promise of the day in which we live and begin an ongoing conversation about the challenges facing humanity and the spiritual and moral tools by which we might collectively address them. Included will be a visual overview of the life and person of Baha’u’llah, a retrospective of the history of the Baha’i Faith in Northwest Iowa, discussion of the principle of the oneness of humankind, and a light reception to follow. All are warmly welcomed to attend! 7-9 p.m. 402-915-1844. www. facebook.com/siouxcitybahais/.

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Birth of Baha’u’llah Bicentennial Film Screening, Sunrise Retirement Community - Community Building, 5501 Gordon Drive. Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Birth of Baha’u’llah, the Prophet-Founder of the Baha’i Faith, this event will feature a documentary film portraying the changes that communities around the world have achieved by applying the teaching of Baha’u’llah in their neighborhoods and communities. A dessert buffet will follow. All are warmly welcomed to attend! 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

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Oct. 28

Siouxland Birth Expo, Sioux City Convention Center, 801 4th St. The Siouxland Birth Expo is once again arriving at the Sioux City Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This is a FREE event with a mission to provide Siouxland families an opportunity to see the services and support that is available to them right here at home. There will be professionals speaking on all things related to mom, baby and family such as breastfeeding, newborn care and how to care for your body before and during pregnancy. www. siouxlandbirthexpo.com.

HalloWinn!, WinnaVegas Casino Resort, 1500 330th ST, Sloan, Iowa. Registration is from 5-9 p.m. MUST be 21+ $1,000 awarded to the best group costume & $1,000 to best individual costume. All particpants will recieve a $10 bingo coupon or $10 Free Play. *valid only on 10-28-17. *Must be present to win. Must be at least be 21 years of age, a ClubWINN member (Free to Join), and have a valid photo ID. Limit 1 entry per person. 5-11 p.m. 712-4289466. www.winnavegas.com.

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Dirty Dancing, Orpheum Theatre, 520 Pierce St. You’ll have the time of your life seeing this unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Part of the Broadway at the Orpheum Series. 7:30 p.m. 712-2794850. BroadwayAtTheOrpheum.com.

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Financial Assistance

Commission of Veterans Affairs: 702 Courthouse, 279-6606 Community Action Agency of Siouxland: 2700 Leech Ave., 274-1610, energy assistance Iowa Department of Human Services: 822 Douglas St., 255-0833 Salvation Army: 510 Bluff St., 255-8836 Social Security Counseling Administration: 3555 Catholic Charities: 1601 Southern Hills Drive, 255Military Road, 252-4547 5525 Heartland Counseling South Sioux City Service: 917 West 21st, South Community Center: 2120 Sioux City, 494-3337 Dakota Ave., 494-3259 Lutheran Social Service: 4240 Hickory Lane, 276-1073 Mercy Behavioral Care Financial, Insurance Center: 801 5th St., 279-5991 and Tax Counseling Siouxland Mental Health: Center for Siouxland: 625 Court St., 252-3871 715 Douglas St., 252-1861.

Vet Center: 1551 Indian Conservatorship service, Hills Drive, No. 204, 255-3808 provides money management and protective payee services Employment and Consumer Credit Counseling Service: 715 Volunteer Service Douglas St., 252-1861 ext. 47 Foster Grandparent & Senior Companion Programs: SHIIP (Senior Health Rotary Club of Rock Valley Insurance Information Foundation, 4200 War Eagle Program): Information Drive, 224-2610 available from Connections Senior Community Service Area Agency on Aging, Employment Program: 2700 Siouxland Center for Active Leech Ave., Cindy Thomas, Generations, Sunrise

Retirement Community, and Mercy Medical Center Siouxland Center for Active Generations: 313 Cook St., 255-1729, tax and Medicare insurance (SHIIP) counseling Woodbury County Extension Service: 4301 Sergeant Road, 276-2157

Food

Center for Siouxland: Food pantry, 715 Douglas St., 2521861 Community Action Agency of Siouxland: 2700 Leech St., 274-1610 Food Bank of Siouxland: 1313 11th St., 255-9741 Iowa Department of Human Services: 822 Douglas St., 255-0833 Meals on Wheels: Connections Area Agency on Aging, 2301 Pierce St., 279-6900, volunteer-delivered noon meals (M-F), suggested donation $3.75-$6.50 Salvation Army: 510 Bluff St., 255-8836 Siouxland Center for Active Generations: 313 Cook St., 255-1729, open to the public, $5.25 meals South Sioux City Community Action Center: 2120 Dakota Ave., 494-3259 South Sioux City Senior Center: 1501 West 29th St., 494-1500, congregate meal site St. Luke’s Heat-n-Eat Meals: 2720 Stone Park Blvd., 279-3630, Karen Bergenske

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Sioux City Better Business Bureau: 1-800-222-1600 City Hall: 405 Sixth St., 279-6109 Connections Area Agency on Aging: 2301 Pierce St., 279-6900 or 800-432-9209.

Information and referral services, options counseling, case management, nutrition services, transportation options, and advocacy Department of Human Services: 822 Douglas St., 255-0833 Elder Abuse Awareness: 1-800-362-2178 Emergency: 911 Fire Department: 279-6314 Police Department: 2796960 (general) Post Office (Main): 214 Jackson St., 277-6411 Social Security Office: 3555 Southern Hills Drive, 255-5525 South Sioux City City Hall: 1615 First Ave., 494-7500 Department of Social Services: Dakota City, Neb., 987-3445 Emergency: 911 Fire Department: 494-7555 Police Department: 701 West 29th St., 494-7555 Post Office: 801 West 29th St., 494-1312

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Home Health Care

Boys and Girls Home and Family Services: 2101 Court FROM 17 St., 293-4700 Care Initiatives Hospice: 4301 Sergeant Road, Suite Health Care 110, (712) 239-1226 Information Geri-Care: Transit Plaza, Alzheimer’s Association: 276-9860 201 Pierce St., Suite 110, Home Instead Senior Care: 279-5802. Information and 220 S. Fairmount, 258-4267, education about Alzheimer’s non-medical home health disease, support groups and Hospice of Siouxland: 4300 services. 24/7 Helpline: 1-800Hamilton Blvd., 233-4144, 272-3900. nursing care, home health Dakota County Health aide/homemaker, social Nurse: 402-987-2164 services Iowa Department of the Mercy Home Care: 801 Blind: 1-800-362-2587 Fifth St., Suite 320, 233-5100, Lifeline: Personal 1-800-897-3840, home health emergency response system: aides/homemaker services, St. Luke’s, 279-3279; Mercy therapy services Medical Center, 279-2036 REM Health of Iowa Inc.: Mercy Medical Center: 2212 Pierce St., Suite 200, Community Education, 279233-5494, skilled nursing 2989 care, home health aides, Siouxland Community homemaker services, waivers Health Center: 1021 Nebraska Siouxland District Public St., 252-2477 Health Nursing: 1014 Siouxland District Health: Nebraska St., 279-6119, 1014 Nebraska St., 279-6119 skilled nursing care in home, or 1-800-587-3005 home health aide, homemaker St. Luke’s Health services Professionals: 279-3333 St. Luke’s Home Care: 2905 Hamilton Blvd., 279-

3279. In-home nursing, therapy, home medical equipment and supplies, lifeline program Synergy Home Care: Kim Kreber, 600 Stevens Port Drive, Suite 102, Dakota

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If you have glaucoma and are considering cataract surgery, you may be eligible to participate in the COMPASS Clinical Study. The study is evaluating an investigational treatment designed to reduce pressure buildup inside the eye, which may help reduce or eliminate the need for glaucoma medications.

If you participate, you will receive all study-related eye exams at no cost. In addition, you may be reimbursed for your time and travel.

Dunes, S.D., (605) 242-6056 Tri-State Nursing Services: 621 16th St., 277-4442, skilled nursing care, Home Health aide services, services ordered by a doctor

Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center: 801 Fifth St., 279-2010 UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Medical Center: 2720 Stone Park, 279-3500 Siouxland Surgery Center: 600 Sioux Point Road, 605232-3332

Housing

Sioux City Bickford Senior Living,

Assisted Living & Memory Care: 4020/4022 Indian Hills Drive, 239-2065 or 239-6851.

Family owned and operated, individualized “level of care”, respite (short stay) welcomed.

Community Action Agency of Siouxland: 2700 Leech Ave., 274-1610. Carnegie Place Apartments, Sixth and Jackson sts.

Connections Area Agency on Aging: 2301 Pierce St., 279-6900. This is subsidized housing, rent based on income. Evergreen Terrace, 2430 West St., 258-0508; Riverside Gardens, 715 Bruner Ave., 277-2083; Fairmount Park Apartments, 210 Fairmount St. Countryside Retirement Apartments: Lilac Lane, 2763000 Floyd House: 403 C Street, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, (712) 943-7025, Affordable, multiple levels of care, studio, onebedroom, respite Holy Spirit Retirement Apartments: 1701 West 25th St., 252-2726 Maple Heights: 5300 Stone Ave., 276-3821, contact Jennifer Turner. This is subsidized low-income housing with rent based on income NorthPark Senior Living Community: 2562 Pierce St., 255-1200. 48 independent living apartments, 57 supervised living apartments and three respite apartments Northern Hills Retirement Community: 4000 Teton Trace, 239-9400. Studio, one-

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bedroom and two-bedroom apartments Northern Hills Assisted Living: 4002 Teton Trace, 2399402. Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments Oakleaf Property Management: 1309 Nebraska St., 255-3665, contact leasing department. Martin Towers, 410 Pierce St.; Shire Apartments, 4236 Hickory Lane; Centennial Manor, 441 W. Third St. This is subsidized housing, rent is based on income.

Prime Assisted Living: 725 Pearl St., 226-6300.

Affordable, spacious onebedroom assisted living apartments for persons 65 and older. Income guidelines apply. Accept all sources of payment including Title 19 and private pay.

River Heights: 2201 Gibson St., 202-2733. This is subsidized housing that is not handicapped accessible.

Sunrise Retirement Community: 5501 Gordon Drive, 276-3821; 64 one- and two-bedroom ground level homes with attached garage, some with den and sunroom.

War Eagle Village Apartments: 2800 W. Fourth St., 258-0801, subsidized housing based on income South Sioux City Autumn Park Apartments: 320 East 12th St., 402-4945393 Dacotah House: 316 East 16th St., 712-274-9125.

Subsidized housing, you must be over 62 or handicapped.

Terry’s Turn

Memories of a gas station

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he other day I was filling my gas tank at a local convenience store while watching the dollar amount numbers spin at a tremendous speed and I thought back to those days many years ago when we all bought gas at a gas station, not a convenience store or a discount grocery store.

When I was a senior in high school back in the late 1950s I’d Terry Turner finally saved turnert185@outlook.com enough to buy my first car. A 1950 Ford.

It was dark blue and it was beautiful. The problem was that although I had a car and insurance I had very little money left over for gas. Because of that I usually walked to school instead of driving my new car.

My mother gave me money for bus fare and lunch but I saved that and used it for gas on the weekend without telling her. I’m going to have some explaining to do when we meet in heaven.

When I first started driving I wasn’t sure where I should buy gas. I finally settled on a Shell station around the corner from my girlfriend’s house on Florence Boulevard in North Omaha. It was a small station with only a couple of pumps and a small garage where the owner fixed tires and occasionally repaired a car.

I always saw just one guy there and I assumed he was the owner. He was an old guy (probably younger than I am now) and he was very friendly.

It could be he was nice to me and his other customers just

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because he appreciated the business but whatever the reason I appreciated it.

I normally went to the gas station on Friday to get ready for the weekend. Every time I pulled in he’d come running out of the office or garage and greet me at the pump. “Hello young man,” he’d say. “What’ll it be? Fill her up?” I never did that but instead I’d stammer, “Uh…no…just a dollar’s worth please.”

He’d smile and go about putting that buck’s worth in the tank, which didn’t take long.

Then he’d clean the windshield, check the oil and water and finally check the tires for the right pressure. All for a buck.

Since gas usually ran about 24 cents a gallon back then and sometimes dropping to 19 cents during a gas war, a buck’s worth would last me all weekend. I’d thank him and off I’d go, good until next Friday.

One day I pulled in and instead of his usual greeting he said, “How’s Henry?” I thought he was confusing me with someone else until I realized he was talking about my car. He called it Henry because it was a Ford. Henry Ford.

I must have had the car for about a year when I pulled

in and he checked the oil.

“When was the last time you changed the oil? It looks bad.”

I looked at him and replied, “Change the oil?” I had no idea you had to change the oil. All I knew was you put gas in it. In my defense no one in my family owned a car except for my older brother and by the time I got a car he was away serving in the Navy. I took the old man’s advice and somehow scraped together enough money to have the oil changed.

At one point I did start spending more than a dollar at his station. My battery wouldn’t hold a charge so in addition to the dollar’s worth of gas I had to have the battery charged up when I bought gas on Friday. If I did drive it during the week in order to save the battery I always made sure I parked on an incline. Then I’d could coast down the hill, pop the clutch and the engine would start and away I’d go.

I miss those days of cheap gas and people who would check the car. I’m sure they’re gone forever. I just can’t imagine someone running out of the grocery store to check my tires and oil.

I miss those days of cheap gas and people who would check the car. I’m sure they’re gone forever. I just can’t imagine someone running out of the grocery store to check my tires and oil.

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