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TIDBITS® LISTENS TO THE GRAND OLE OPRY
by Kathy Wolfe It’s time to get your country on, as Tidbits rounds up the facts on the Grand Ole Opry. • Folks have been listening to the Grand Ole Opry for close to 95 years! The live radio show, America’s longest-running radio broadcast, aired for the first time in November of 1925. • The broadcast was originally called “The WSM Barn Dance,” and aired from a studio built by the National Life and Accident Insurance Company. The company chose the station’s call letters WSM as an acronym for their motto, “We Shield Millions.” The first artist to perform on the program was a fiddle player named Uncle Jimmy Thompson. • It wasn’t until December, 1927 that the name “Grand Ole Opry” was first used. The show was preceded each week by an hour of classical music and opera selections. On December 10, the program’s announcer, George D. Hay, declared, “For the past hour, we have been listening to music taken largely from Grand Opera. From now on, we will present the ‘Grand Ole Opry’.” And the name was born! turn the page for more!
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GRAND OLE OPRY (continued): • The showcase was an immediate success and before long, the hallways of the National Life building were jammed with more fans than the space could accommodate. The company built a new auditorium with a capacity of 500, which remained the broadcast’s home until 1934. • Once the fan base outgrew the seating capacity of the National Life building, the broadcast relocated to the Hillsboro Theater, a former silent movie venue, with another move in 1936 to the Dixie Tabernacle. The Dixie may have been able to seat 3,500, but its wooden benches, sawdust floor, and lack of dressing rooms made it less-than-desirable. The Opry’s next home was the 2,200-seat War Memorial Auditorium, where it remained from 1939 to 1943. • In 1943, the Opry moved to the famous Ryman Auditorium, its home for the next 31 years. Built and financed in 1892 by Nashville businessman and riverboat magnate Thomas Ryman, the auditorium started out as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, designed as a house of worship. But when the construction costs greatly exceeded the budget, the tabernacle was already $20,000 in debt ($557,704 in today’s dollars) when it opened. As a result, events such as speakers, concerts, boxing matches, and entertainers were scheduled to help it remain solvent. The first sold-out event at the Ryman was a lecture by Helen Keller in 1913. Other early performers included John Philip Sousa, Enrico Caruso, Will Rogers, and W.C. Fields, along with lectures by two U.S. Presidents. • The Ryman soon became known as the “Mother Church of Country Music,” as more and more artists made their debut there. Earl Scruggs had his first performance there in 1945, and in 1949, 25-year-old Hank Williams performed “Lovesick Blues” at the Ryman in his first stage appearance. Hank set a record that night, when he was called back for six encores.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #10 March 2nd 2020 GRAND OLE OPRY (continued): • In 1954, 19-year-old Elvis Presley took to the Ryman stage for his first live performance on a national radio broadcast, singing “Blue Moon of Kentucky.” The Opry manager and most of the patrons were not impressed with his rockabilly rhythm and blues, and he was told that he should concentrate on his truck-driving career. That was the King’s one and only performance at the Opry, as he vowed to himself never to return. • Patsy Cline debuted at the Ryman in 1955 and continued performing until her tragic death in 1963 at age 30. Several scenes from the 1985 movie based on her life, “Sweet Dreams,” were filmed at the Ryman. • Johnny Cash’s debut at the Ryman occurred in 1956. That night wasn’t just a great night for his career, it was also the night he met his future wife June Carter backstage at the Ryman. Cash went on to host his own variety show taped at the Ryman, which aired from June, 1969 to March, 1971. • As Nashville’s downtown began to decay in the late 1960s, the Ryman began to deteriorate as well, and National Life & Accident sought a space for a larger, modern home for the broadcast. They considered the Ryman too small, and the lack of air conditioning and dressing rooms called for a change. The company bought farmland nine miles (14.5 km) east of the downtown, and a new complex, including a theme park and hotel was constructed. A six-foot circle was cut from the corner of the Ryman’s stage to be inlaid on the stage of the new Opry House, enabling all artists to perform on the same spot where early country legends stood. The new home featured air conditioning, lots of parking, and a seating capacity of 4,000, and opened in March, 1974.
FLASHBACK
By Mick Harper 1. Which Beatle was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1997? 2. What Ricky Nelson song was introduced to him because of a broken-down car? 3. Which group started out with the name Smile? 4. What No. 1 song by Paper Lace was inspired by the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: "Like a fool I went and stayed too long, Now I'm wondering if your love's still strong."
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1. Paul McCartney, for his "services to music." In 1965, all four Beatles were given MBE (Member of the British Empire) medals. 2. "Poor Little Fool." It was written by a teenage girl, Sharon Sheeley, who decided the only way to present it to Nelson was to show up at his house and claim her car had broken down. 3. Queen. They came up with Smile as part of a college project. When Freddie Mercury joined the group, he changed the name to Queen. He also designed their logo, with the members' astrological signs. 4. "The Night Chicago Died," in 1974. 5. "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours," by Stevie Wonder in 1970. Wonder credited his mother for coming up with the title and chorus while he was dabbling with the melody. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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GRAND OLE OPRY (continued): • Meanwhile, the Ryman sat mostly vacant for the next 20 years, further deteriorating. Several advocated for its destruction, using its bricks to build a chapel at the Opry’s new location, which was met with resounding opposition. In 1994, an $8.5 million restoration began that returned the landmark to its original By Samantha Weaver glory. Since 1999, The Ryman has hosted the Grand Ole Opry every year during the slower • It was American journalist, author and huwinter months, from November to January. morist Don Marquis who made the following • In May, 2010, the Cumberland River flooded sage observation: “Procrastination is the art of Nashville, and the Opry House was severely keeping up with yesterday.” damaged. The stage was under water, includ- • The first recorded newspaper that published on ing that circle of wood from the Ryman. The a daily basis was in Rome -- in 59 B.C. building received a major renovation, the stage • A giant carnivorous plant has been discovered was replaced, and the Ryman circle restored on a remote mountaintop in the Philippines. and returned to its place of honor at center The second largest pitcher plant on record, nestage. During the restoration, the Opry was penthes attenboroughii secretes a nectar that broadcast from two of its former homes, the lures insects, frogs and even rats into its trap, War Memorial and the Ryman. where enzymes and acids break down the ani• Each show features multiple guest artists and mal and digest it. Opry members. To become an Opry member, • There has been a lot of debate about whether the artist must be invited by an existing memolder drivers should be required to pass driving ber, usually during one of the live episodes. tests in order to renew their licenses, with failSelection is based on the artist’s commercial ing sight and diminished judgment being cited success, their respect for the history of counas reasons for the more stringent requirement. try music, and a commitment to appear on the However, statistics tend to indicate that, as a program. The artist must commit to appear on group, teenagers are the more dangerous drivat least 12 broadcasts a year in order to remain ers, with their auto-accident death rate roughly a member. Failure to do so can result in loss triple that of seniors. of membership. The members can perform • The men’s formal attire known as the tuxedo any time they like. A typical Grand Ole Opry takes its name from the Tuxedo Park Club in broadcast features between five and seven artNew York, where the clothing first became ists. popular. The word itself is derived from the • If you’re interested in listening to the broadAlgonquian word for wolf. cast, tune into WSM-AM on Tuesday, Thurs- • In some parts of Europe, red roses are considday, Friday, and Saturday evenings or to the ered to be omens of evil. Seeing the petals fall “Willie’s Roadhouse” Channel 59 on Sirifrom a red rose is a portent of death. usXM on Friday and Saturday nights. Listen- • The Zagat restaurant rating system recently ers can also tune in at www.opry.com. conducted a survey of Americans’ tipping habits. The results? It seems that residents of Philadelphia are the most generous tippers in the nation, leaving an average of 19.6%. The average across the country is 19%. • President Benjamin Harrison was 25 years older than his wife, Mary -- and he also was her uncle. Thought for the Day: \“People who have no weaknesses are terrible; there is no way of taking advantage of them.” -- Anatole France
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Knowing this special breakfast treat is waiting makes it worth crawling out of a warm bed on a cold winter morn. Prepare it the night before and warm it up in the microwave, and it will be ready before your eyes are wide open! 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat baking mix Sugar substitute to equal 1/4 cup, suitable for baking 2/3 cup fat-free milk 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream 1 egg or equivalent in egg substitute 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 cup chopped almonds 1. Heat oven to 375 F. Spray a 9-inch round cake pan with butter-flavored cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, combine baking mix and sugar substitute. Add milk, sour cream, egg and almond extract. Mix gently just to combine. Spread batter in prepared cake pan. Evenly sprinkle almonds over top. Lightly spray top with butter-flavored cooking spray. 3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Place cake pan on a wire rack and let set for at least 15 minutes. Cut into 8 wedges. * Each serving equals: 124 calories, 4g fat, 4g protein, 18g carb., 285mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Fat. (c) 2020 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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FLYING AROUND THE HORMONES – PART I
• “If there is only a light snow on the ground, you can use your leaf blower to clear walkways or a deck.” -- D.E. in Minnesota • You might think your dishwasher cleans itself every time you use it, but it could use a hand. Run this cleaning cycle monthly: Fill a two small bowls with white vinegar, and put one each on the upper and lower racks. When the clean cycle is done, sprinkle a cup of baking soda on the bottom and run again. • Cooking Tip: After you have rotisserie chicken for dinner, throw the carcass in a pot and make a quick stock. All you need are: a quartered onion; two carrots and two celery stalks, roughly chopped; a bay leaf and other spices you enjoy; a bit of salt; your rotisserie chicken carcass; and enough water to cover. Boil and let simmer for up to two hours. Strain and store. • If you need to chop bacon for a garnish or slice chicken or beef for fajitas, freeze the meat before you chop. It will make it much easier to get the slices uniform because it doesn’t slide around. • “Look closely at extra-large size boxes of cereal. I was surprised to find that the bulk size of my favorite was actually costing me more per ounce. Now I always check the per-unit price, which is often found on the price tag.” -- J.C. in Oklahoma • “If you get gum stuck in your hair, try massaging it with a little dab of butter. The fat breaks down the gum, and it’s easier to separate the strands. Just go slow and it will come out.” -K.R. in Indiana (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
Amongst the many things I enjoy doing, flying is one of them. As an instrument-rated pilot, we have to have our attention in many different directions at the same time. If you’re not good at multi-tasking, don’t try to fly an airplane! Flying an airplane and flying around the hormones – or endocrine system - have many things in common. In the cockpit, we have a lot of instruments, but the most important 6, frequently referred to as the “six pack” is where the greatest of our attention continually is. We are constantly scanning this six pack – we look at the gauge, interpret what it’s telling us, put in an input (add more or less power, turn a certain way, change our rate of climb or decent, etc.). It is a constant scan, interpret, act. How does this relate to hormones? In more ways than you can imagine. Our hormonal system is a complex system. Our incredible instruments, our glands, are continually monitoring hormonal levels and making adjustments accordingly – more hormones, less hormones, or different hormones. The endocrine system is comprised of several organs or glands that produce a hormone – sex/reproductive hormones, “happy hormones” in the brain, hormones that monitor blood sugar levels , inflammation, blood pressure, sleep, pain, temperature control – the list goes on. There are approximately 50 hormones, all tuned in to receive complex messages. Hormones are the chemical messengers relaying information back and forth between the organs and glands that regulate function. The first instrument in our airplane’s sixpack is the altimeter. This gauge tells us how high we are flying. Knowing how high you are flying can make the difference between crashing into the side of the mountain or flying so high that oxygen is no longer available and you just
go to sleep, never to reawaken. Pretty important little gauge! We have glands that give us similar information. For example, cortisol when elevated can cause depression, and brain chemicals and hormones such as serotonin, endorphins, oxytocin and dopamine can regulate moods. How high or low you are, is dependent upon the interaction of some pretty awesome feedback mechanisms. Our plane also has an airspeed indicator that lets us know how fast we’re flying through the air. Some of our stress hormones, such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and blood sugar hormones such as growth hormone, insulin and cortisol regulate our get up and go. How fast we climb or descend is dependent upon certain hormones, most of which come from the thyroid and adrenals – such as T3, T4, and the pancreatic hormones. This is akin to the Vertical Speed Indicator in our airplane. Next is our Attitude Indicator. Most can say that people with hormonal issues need an attitude adjustment! This instrument is a gauge of how level we are. Melatonin, produced by the pineal gland is a hormone that regulates sleep. I think any one with sleep deprivation can attest to how their sleep affects how level they feel. The hypothalamus and pituitary glands release hormones that are key to regulating internal balance, or homeostasis. There are other critical gauges, but I think you get the point. Why do I bring all this up? Because hormones fly our plane. There is a constant sensitivity to changes in the body that stimulate or inhibit responses in a dynamic feedback loop. Every gland has to do their job. Every gland has to be in a state of constant vigilance; continually sensing changes, interpreting them, and responding to them, just like our six pack. What happens when they don’t? We crash. How we respond to this crash is the essence of this article – it will be discussed in part two of Flying Around our Hormones.
Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over three decades of experience. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic. Visit Dr. Carling’s website at www.vitalhealthcda.com to learn more about Dr. Carling, view a list of upcoming health classes and read other informative articles. Dr. Carling can be reached at 208-765-1994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic.
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K2: the Black Goo
Were you stationed in Uzbekistan shortly after 9/11 until 2005? The place, KarshiKhanabad, was called K2 and the ground was covered in black goo. Signs warned of radiation hazard, and the area frequently flooded. Pond water glowed green. Were you there? How’s your health? Various sources peg the toxic goo as asbestos, uranium and chemicals left over from a former Soviet air base. So far 61 veterans have come down with cancer, and they point to working in that location as the cause. There are documents, from as early as 2001, showing that the military knew the place was toxic. Many of the veterans with cancer, or the families of the ones who have already died, have had problems getting the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover medical costs, honor claims or to consider illness from serving at K2 as a presumptive. If you were there or are the surviving family of a deceased veteran who served there and died from cancer, there is hope. Senators on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform sent requests to the VA and Department of Defense demanding documents about hazardous substances. They cited a 2015 Army study that says the Army found that veterans who served in K2 were five times as likely to develop cancer. The VA responded that there was no indication of increased cancer rate among those who served at K2. VA Secretary Robert Wilkie has stated publicly that veterans at K2 may have been exposed, and they want you to come forward to get help. He specifically said, “File the claims. Come speak to us. This is not your grandfather’s VA where the paperwork is going to last 10 years.” Take him at his word. It’s not a guarantee of K2 exposure being a called a presumptive, but it’s a start. If you were affected, or are related to anyone who was, make noise. Meanwhile look online for www.scribd. com/document/440490525/K2-ContaminationDocuments. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
What’s a Safe CBD Dosage for a Small Dog? DEAR PAW’S CORNER: When my 6-yearold, 16-pound Dachshund, “Sally,” hurt her back and couldn’t walk, a veterinarian recommended expensive surgery. I found another vet who was able to treat her without surgery and she is walking again. To manage her pain, I have been giving her 1,000 mg of CBD oil, five drops twice a day. Am I giving her too much or too little? Every product has a different option. -- Wayne O., via email DEAR WAYNE: A twice-daily dose of 5 drops of a 1,000 mg formulation of CBD oil is an awful lot to give a dog of Sally’s size. By my ballpark estimate, she’s getting 6 mg to 8 mg of CBD in each dose. That may be OK in the short term for treating severe pain, but high doses of CBD can cause temporary changes in eye pressure, which over time can permanently damage the eyes. I understand your dilemma, though. Many charts for pets recommend 600 mg to 1,000 mg formulations for large dogs over 100 pounds, and much smaller formulations of 75 mg to 150 mg for small dogs like Sally. But some formulations for pets go as high as 3,000 mg, and there is no set standard. Even worse, the chart calculations for CDB products are confusing. Some charts list dosages in milliliters, others in milligrams. Who wants to do math when your pet is in pain? I’d like you to work closely with Sally’s vet to find an effective CBD dosage to safely treat her pain. As she recovers, you should lower the dosage further, to below 4 mg per dose, to help manage any chronic pain from her injury. A lower dosage will also cost much less than what you’re paying right now. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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PHOTO: Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers Photo Credit: Sony Pictures
“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (PG) -- Inspired by real life and written about a real-life inspiration, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is a loving biopic of Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks). His story is told through the eyes of an emotional skeptic, Esquire magazine writer Lloyd (Matthew Rhys), who is assigned to write a short article on Rogers as a hero. His graciousness and empathy, kindness and love are on unapologetic display in everything he does, so it’s no surprise that interviewing Rogers -- who touched so many people’s hearts, both young and old -- changes Lloyd. “21 Bridges” (R) -- Chadwick Boseman stars as a detective with a reputation for tracking down and dealing with cop killers in a gripping drama set in New York City. Two low-level crooks attempt to pinch what they think is a small amount of cocaine when they are interrupted by couple of cops, whom they kill in a shootout. Enter Det. Andre Davis, NYPD’s finest bad guy catcher. The manhunt is on, and there’s no escape as the 21 bridges into and out of Manhattan are shut down for the night. But before dawn, blurred lines between right and wrong may have trapped a different villain. “Jojo Rabbit” (PG-13) -- Young Jojo is a Hitler Youth believer. He believes it so hard that Adolf Hitler is his imaginary friend (played hilariously by Taika Waititi, who also writes and directs), the one who gives him a bucking up when the boys at camp come down on him. He has a perennially positive and optimistic single mother (Scarlett Johansson) who is hiding a Jewish former classmate of his late sister in the attic. His discovery of Elsa (Thomasin McKenzie) leads Jojo to reflect on his own nationalistic beliefs and racism while the makeshift family confronts the last days of World War II. Also stars Sam Rockwell and Rebel Wilson as youth camp administrators. “Midway” (PG-13) -- Director Roland Emmerich revives an aerial World War II drama in his remake of the 1976 classic. It’s not the wartime story told in microcosm through the personal drama of a single soldier, it’s as sweeping as the sky and as vast as the Pacific. In fact, the story unfolds quickly and it’s rife with heroic and dramatic acts sandwiched between tense moments of furious contemplation. If all this seems like I’m laying it on thick, that’s the vibe. It’s a classic war story told by and about good-looking, clean-shaven men in uniform doing their best for America, and some of them tragically dying in service of our nation.
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• On March 15, 1820, Maine is admitted into the Union as the 23rd state. Administered as a province of Massachusetts since 1647, the entrance of Maine as a free state was agreed to by Southern senators in exchange for the entrance of Missouri as a slave state. • On March 12, 1894, Coca-Cola is sold in glass bottles for the first time. It had been available only as a fountain drink. A bottle of Coke cost 5 cents, and it stayed that way until 1959. • On March 11, 1918, a U.S. Army soldier reports to the hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas, complaining of cold-like symptoms. By noon, over 100 of his fellow soldiers had reported similar symptoms, marking what are believed to be the first cases in the influenza pandemic of 1918. The Spanish flu would eventually kill 675,000 Americans and up to 50 million people worldwide. • On March 13, 1942, the Quartermaster Corps of the U.S. Army begins training dogs for the newly established War Dog Program, or “K-9 Corps.” • On March 9, 1959, the first Barbie doll goes on display at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Barbie was the first mass-produced toy doll in the United States with adult features. Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, named the doll after her daughter, Barbara. • On March 14, 1967, the body of President John F. Kennedy is moved to a permanent spot at Arlington National Cemetery. The president had been assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963. The gravesite includes a natural gas line with a continuous electronic flashing spark that reignites the flame in case it is extinguished by rain or wind. • On March 10, 1988, disco sensation Andy Gibb dies at the age of 30. With his heart greatly weakened from years of cocaine abuse, Gibb succumbed to an inflammatory heart virus. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Realistic Decluttering
There’s decluttering by the book, and then there’s realistic decluttering. Too often we follow the experts’ advice and end up unhappy with the result. Clothing styles run in cycles. Pant legs go from wide to skin tight, and shirt hems go up and down. While it’s likely that your fairly new pair of wide leg pants might come back in style soon, the 2-foot wide bell bottoms of the ‘70s probably won’t make a reappearance. You thought you would like that magazine subscription you got two years ago. You read three issues and the other nine are in a stack that keep sliding off the coffee table. Out they go. And what about that coffee table that you threatened to take to Goodwill ages ago because it’s just too big for the room? Is it time to let it go? Or the spare end table your daughter said she wanted? Give her one opportunity to come get it now. Otherwise, out it goes. Those treasured mementos your mother passed down to you (that you never really liked) have been taking up shelf space for many years. Is it time to let them go? Put them in a box in the closet and leave them there for a month. If you don’t miss them, you don’t need to keep them. Have you collected dozens of coffee cups over the years and kept them all just in case you have a party with 27 people? Choose six to keep. The idea is to make room. Over the course of one month, spend a little time every day gathering a few things to put in bags in a closet. If you’re feeling especially brave, don’t wait until the month is over. Take them to Goodwill right away. Eventually you’ll come to enjoy the extra space you have. It’s being more realistic. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH ELEMENTARY-AGE KIDS HELP AGING ADULTS COMBAT LONELINESS
(KSL.com/article/46686996, Salt Lake City, Utah) “Getting older is physically demanding and can also be difficult mentally. Many seniors suffer from loneliness, but one local nonprofit has found a creative solution by introducing some younger friends. Fridays are special days at the Neighborhood House. Once a week, kids in daycare ditch the playground to visit with aging seniors in adult care services. It’s an intergenerational experience called the Grandfriend Program. “Let’s get dancing!” the activities director shouted during our visit. Nine-year-old Alesha Aumua immediately connected with 71-year-old Linda Curtis. “This way, that way,” Alesha changed as the two started dancing to the Macarena together. Alesha led the moves “because they don’t know it,” she said through giggles. “They make up funny dances and it makes you laugh so hard.” Curtis provided the stories. “Where did you get all your bracelets? They’re super nice on you!” Alesha asked Curtis. “My son gave it to me,” she replied. Throughout the hour-long activity, Alesha asked Curtis all sorts of questions. “Do you love dancing?” she asked. “Oh, I do!” Curtis said laughing. “You’re wearing a lot of blue. I bet your favorite color is blue!” the 9-year-old remarked. Intermountain Healthcare’s Joan Shelley, a geriatric nurse practitioner, said intergenerational experiences like this are mutually beneficial. The adults have an opportunity to feel like they’re valued and that they can contribute even if they’re cognitively impaired,” Shelley said. She said it keeps them mentally engaged “because they’re trying to pull memories out, talk about things.”
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Shelley said it’s especially helpful for people with chronic illnesses, like Linda Anderson’s 72- year-old husband, Kirk Anderson. “It’s a lonely life, having Alzheimer’s disease,” Linda Anderson said. “you are very isolated.” Since his diagnosis ten years ago, Kirk Anderson hasn’t had much interaction with some of his old friends. Shelley said isolation accelerates dementia, depression and a low appetite, but interaction stimulates mood and thought patterns. “He’ll come home and say, ‘The kids came today!’” Linda Anderson said. Anderson thinks her husband relates better to the little kids than adults in a way “because they have a hard time following adult conversation,” she explained. Shelley said it’s important for those adults to have something to look forward to and friends who don’t judge them. Plus, she said the interaction keeps the seniors physically active. Shelley said the kids love the attention too. “They’d have an opportunity for somebody who has time for them,” she said. “They sit down and read stories and color; and the activities are exciting, rather than a mom who’s very rushed and doesn’t have time to sit for an hour.” She said the older adults have a lot of wisdom to impart, as do the kids. “It just makes me very happy … being with the grandfriends,” Alesha said with a smile on her face. After the last song ended, Curtis gave Alesha a big hug and said, “You taught me something! How about that!” Shelley encourages people who don’t have grandparents nearby to visit a local senior center and find an activity to participate in together, like coloring or cooking, that allows for conversation. Please call for a tour of our “HOMES,” for truly they are… And, if you would like to join our circle of caregivers or volunteers in one of our homes, please contact Linda at 208-755-3637 or linda@lodgeliving.net. And, we are delighted to schedule around school commitments for our employees and volunteers who are reaching ever upward. Call us!!
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Having second thoughts could be a good thing, even if you’re determined to go through with your plans. You might find it worthwhile to take a fresh look at how things have been set up. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Financial matters could continue to be a problem until you’re able to straighten out some of the more pesky situations. Once that happens, the rest should be easier to unsnarl. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family matters once again take center stage, and should be dealt with competently and quickly. And, again, insist on others taking on their fair share of the responsibilities. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your creative pursuits seem to be running into a roadblock. But rather than blame outside factors, look within to see if you might be holding back your efforts for some reason. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Keep that keen Cat’s Eye focused on relevant aspects of this new situation in your life. Don’t be distracted by trivial matters. You need the pertinent facts before making a decision. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) As much as you prefer doing things on your own, continue to accept help if you still need to resolve the problem affecting your project. Some cheerful news is about to come your way. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) While you might begrudge the added time it will take to get your project from point A to B to C, etc., you could benefit from the facts that will emerge over this expanded time span. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Regarding your workplace suggestions, be prepared to produce the facts to counter reactions from skeptics who feel your approach is unreasonable or even impossible. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Savvy Sagittarians will look for work-related answers on their own rather than rely on unproved assumptions. It might take more time to do so, but the payoff is worth it. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your aspects continue to favor family issues, with special emphasis this week on changes in and around your home. Get everyone to suggest what he or she would like to see done. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A matter you thought had been settled might still produce surprises. Best advice: Continue to gather facts to bolster your position just in case you need to produce them quickly. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) While your instincts are usually right when discerning ‘twixt truth and deception, you could benefit from doing more research on the new “prospect” that you’ve been pitched. BORN THIS WEEK: Your wisdom is only matched by your generosity, making you the sort of friend everyone hopes to have. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Fifi Rodriguez 1. HISTORY: When was the United Nations organization formed? 2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to reside in the White House? 3. ASTRONOMY: Which planet has the largest moon in our solar system? 4. TELEVISION: Which TV series featured a character named Walter White? 5. LITERATURE: Which character appears in three of William Shakespeare's plays? 6. MUSIC: What was the original name of the rock group Red Hot Chili Peppers? 7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of giraffes called? 8. SCIENCE: How many main body sections does an insect have? 9. MOVIES: Which famous 1960s movie features the theme song "Everybody's Talkin'"? 10. MYTHOLOGY: In Arthurian legend, what was Merlin's profession? Answers 1. 1942 2. John Adams 3. Jupiter, and the moon is Ganymede 4. "Breaking Bad" 5. Falstaff 6. Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem 7. A tower 8. Three: the head, the thorax and the abdomen 9. "Midnight Cowboy" 10. A wizard
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