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by Janet Spencer Come along with Tidbits as we learn about iron, rust, and corrosion! IRON • Iron is the most abundant metal on Earth. It’s the most abundant element in the total composition of the planet; about 25% of the Earth’s crust is made of it. Iron is the 6th most common element in the Universe. About 90% of all metal refined today is iron. • The word “iron” likely descended from the Anglo-Saxon “iren” meaning “holy metal” possibly because it was used to make swords that were used in the Crusades. The Latin word “ferrum” meaning “firmness” is the origin of iron’s element symbol, Fe. • Cast iron is made by pouring molten iron into a mold and letting it harden • Pig iron is iron ore that has undergone initial smelting in order to get it ready to be further refined. When cooling, the molten iron is poured into branching molds that resemble piglets suckling from their mother. • Wrought iron literally means “worked iron.” It’s an iron alloy that is hammered, rolled, and worked into various forms. Wrought iron is no longer made on a large commercial scale, and most modern items that are labelled wrought iron are usually made of steel instead. Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon. (cont)
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IRON (cont) • Iron interacts with oxygen, and that interaction results in rust. The word “rust” comes from the old German word “rusta” meaning “redness” which also gives us “ruddy.” • There is very little pure iron found on Earth due to its tendency to rust away. Instead, iron is extracted from iron ore through the process of smelting. The ore must be heated to 2700 F (1500 C) or higher, a process that wasn’t mastered until around the year 2,000 BC at the dawn of the Iron Age. • Rust requires three things in order to form: iron, oxygen, and water. Rust forms when oxygen reacts with iron, but water must also be present for the chemical reaction to take place. Humidity in the air is all that’s needed, though rain water, salt water, and sea spray hasten the process. • Technically speaking, rust refers specifically to the corrosion of iron and iron alloys, while corrosion is the deterioration of any metal due to contact with oxygen. • Other metals corrode, but the corrosion is not referred to as rust: silver tarnishes, and copper turns green with a patina called verdigris, but only iron rusts. Corrosion turns calcium white; thallium turns blue; strontium corrodes yellow; scandium turns pink. • There are only a few metals that do not corrode, including gold, platinum, palladium, tantalum, niobium, iridium, and osmium. All other metals react with oxygen in air or water. Some metals such as aluminum, chrome, nickel, and titanium form a protective layer of metal oxide corrosion that is so dense and impenetrable that contact of the metal with oxygen is cut off and corrosion comes to a halt. This is why aluminum keeps its shine and why aluminum cans last for centuries in a dump. (cont)
• Earth Day Tip: When choosing personal care products, apply the same eco standards as you do with food. Check the ingredients list to find safe products. Go for products that are free of dyes and perfumes. When possible, choose products that use the least packaging. • Have a bright flashlight handy in the laundry room. It’s much easier to identify stains with the right lighting. Sending a still-stained garment to the dryer can set the stain, making it much harder or impossible to remove. • Three easy steps to sear your meat: Preheat the skillet, wait 30 seconds before you add oil and pat your meat dry before placing in the skillet. • “I use a paperclip covered by tissue to clean the cracks on my keyboard.” -- I.P. in South Carolina • If you leave a load of laundry too long in the washer, you can re-run it and add a cup of white vinegar to the load to kill the musty smell of potential mildew. • “I make my own little good-behavior coupons for my three children. I print them on different colors of paper for each child. They can cash in coupons for activities or rewards, and if they go in together to get something, I will give them bonus coupons for working together. I think this has made goal-setting a priority for them, and it has helped them learn the lesson of shared goals -- an important one for a large family.” -- R.V.F. in Arizona Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #17 April 20th 2020 RUST (cont) • Stainless steel contains chromium which forms an oxide, much like how iron forms rust. The difference is that the chromium oxide does not flake away so it forms a protective layer, preventing further corrosion. • In order to stop corrosion, a barrier must be placed between the metal and oxygen: paint, grease or oil, plastic, or a layer of zinc. Covering metal with a protective layer of zinc is called galvanization, named for Italian scientist Luigi Galvani. • When two different metals come into contact with each other, a tiny electrical current moves between them and this also causes corrosion. • The Corrosion Severity Test measures how quickly an unprotected piece of carbon steel will deteriorate, losing weight through corrosion. This is measured in micrograms per square centimeter, over the course of a year. The scale is used to evaluate environments in order to determine if metal in the area will deteriorate quickly or slowly. • The coastlines have high levels of corrosion; even moving a quarter mile inland helps prevent rust. A hammer will rust 500 times slower in Siberia than in Panama, where it rains an average of six days a week. The most corrosive environment is on ships. • Rust causes more damage than all natural disasters combined, costing about $437 billion annually in damages which is about 3% of the GDP. Nearly half of all failures in agricultural machinery are caused by corrosion. • There are 21 states in the U.S. that are considered to be in the “salt belt” because salt is used to melt snow on roads in the winter, and salt speeds corrosion. In places like Ohio, it’s been estimated that a car loses about ten pounds (4.5 lb) in weight every year due to rust. (cont)
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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #17 April 20th 2020 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County RUST (cont) • Computer servers on oil platforms in the North Sea are so prone to rust that they are kept in sealed rooms which are pumped full of nitrogen to displace the normal atmosphere. Anyone entering the room must don scuba gear in order to be able to breathe normally while tending to the computer gear. • When a couple of protestors decided to climb the Statue of Liberty in 1980, they discovered that their planned method of pulling themselves up the copper surface using suction cups would not work because the corrosion caused pitting that would not allow a tight seal. Following their failed stunt, the statue was carefully examined for damage they may have inflicted. The inspection showed that the entire statue was rusting to death. The resulting restoration cost $277 million (equal to $1.4 billion today) and took six years to complete. • In 2007, one of Minnesota’s busiest bridges collapsed into the Mississippi River, killing 13 people, in part due to rusty rivets. • In 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight #243 suffered a catastrophic failure when a section of the fuselage peeled off at 24,000 feet (7,300 m), killing one flight attendant before making an emergency landing. The cause was metal fatigue caused by corrosion; the plane was 19 years old and had operated in a marine environment during that time. • In March of 2006, the Trans-Alaska pipeline carrying crude oil from Prudhoe Bay sprang a leak, which wasn’t discovered for five days. About 267,000 gallons of oil spilled out onto the tundra before the leak was halted. The cause was corroded pipelines. • In 1984, water leaking from a rusty pipe at a chemical plant in Bhopal, India, entered a tank full of chemicals, setting off a chain reaction that killed around 3,000 people.
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By Lucie Winborne • Humans are the only primates without pigment in the palms of their hands. • American alligator blood contains a serum that is so effective at combating bacteria and viruses, even alligators that lose limbs in mucky swamps often avoid infection. • Irish author James Joyce was a great fan of Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen’s plays. How great? He learned basic Norwegian just to send Ibsen a fan letter. • There’s a Facebook group called “Best Day of My Life: When I Realized the Old Brewers Logo Was a Ball & Glove AND the Letters M & B.” • China has the largest population of smokers in the world -- 316 million people -- accounting for nearly one-third of the world’s smokers and 40% of tobacco consumption worldwide. But just more than 2% of Chinese women smoke, compared with more than half of all Chinese men. • The term “deadline” dates to the American Civil War. Lines in the dirt would be drawn around prisoners. If they crossed one, they would be executed by their guards. Not surprisingly, both prisoners and guards soon took to calling such a line the “deadline.” • Philematology is the scientific study of kissing. • Research has shown that men who kiss their wives goodbye live about five years longer, make up to 30% more money and are involved in fewer car accidents than those who don’t. • As if that weren’t enough, kissing even helps keep your teeth healthy, by causing an increase in saliva, which helps wash away plaque. •
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“Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” -- James Arthur Baldwin (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Dr. Holly Carling
THE COMPLEXITY OF WEIGHT LOSS – PART I Millions of articles have been written about weight loss and the health damage related to obesity. Most have a pop-a-pill approach or a few key suggestions – most of which involve eating less and exercising. I know of many people who eat like a bird and exercise like a maniac but can’t budge a pound. Why is that? It is because losing weight for most people is not a simple matter, it is complex. There are numerous reasons why weight is gained in the first place, and that is the first place to start. It’s like your car breaking down and the mechanic goes to work fixing what he thinks caused it, without first asking you key questions and running a diagnostic on it. If the luck of the draw is on his side, he may be successful. It reminds me of a time when I was 20 and my car broke down on the freeway. I was able to coast down the off- ramp, right into a gas station at the end of it. Lucky me! Because it just stopped, we had no idea what happened. Well, he tested the alternator and it was bad and he replaced it. But he still couldn’t get the engine to turn over. Then he found something wrong with something else that could have caused it (can’t remember what it was now) and fixed that. Still the car wouldn’t start. A
fter a week of trying to figure it out (this was preelectronic and fancy diagnostics), it turned out I had run out of gas at about the same time. For all I knew, that was the only problem and I got taken for a ride! Weight loss is no different. If we don’t take the time to figure out WHY you are gaining weight in the first place, all the starvation diets in the world won’t help. Or maybe they do for a while, but then when the weight goes back on again, it’s even more difficult to lose the next time, and the next and harder each subsequent time. So, let’s take a look at what could go wrong. Hormones are an important key, but not the only one. Some of the key hormones responsible for weight gain are released in response to stress. Stress causes a surge of cortisol, which tells the body to store fat. Sugar also causes cortisol levels to rise. When cortisol rises, insulin falls and you start craving sweets or other carbs in response, further adding to the problem. High estrogen levels can also cause a rise in cortisol. Most of the time it isn’t our own estrogen, but estrogen-mimickers – toxic products such as the BPA’s found in plastic water bottles, pesticides, birth control pills, soy protein isolates, and others. Excess estrogen (referred to as “estrogen dominance”) creates excess fat. Learn more next week, in part II of The Complexity of Weight Loss.
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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Pharmacist Convicted in Huge Fraud Scam
A federal jury in Texas spent a week finding a pharmacist guilty of all manner of charges. The 75-year-old Houston pharmacist, dubbed the “Compound King,” had owned Piney Point Pharmacy. He was convicted on all charges: conspiracy to pay and receive kickbacks, conspiracy to commit health care fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, as well as 11 counts of health care fraud and three counts of wire fraud, beginning in September 2009. Sounds like this pharmacist had been a busy boy. For his efforts, he’d nabbed $21.8 million ... although maybe he’d had to split some of that with his partner in crime, Anoop Kumar Chaturvedi, age 48, a legal permanent resident from India. The pharmacist and his buddy cooked up a scheme to bill the government and health care programs for compounded gels and creams that they sent to injured state and federal employees through fake prescriptions. They did this through a front, Wellington Advisors, and got the cash from billing the Department of Labor Workers Comp and Federal Employees Compensation Act programs. The pharmacist claimed that the illegal kickbacks were actually “marketing” expenses. Chaturvedi allegedly wrote out hundreds of prescriptions at a time, which the pharmacy filled. The investigation, started in early 2018, was conducted by a large group of Offices of Inspectors General of various departments, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, the IRS, the Department of Labor and the U.S. Post Office. Sentencing is scheduled for May 27 for the pharmacist. He could get 20 years, plus 10 years, plus five years for all the charges. His wife, a real estate agent, hasn’t been sentenced yet. Meanwhile, Chaturvedi is still on the run. The government wants to find him. If you know of his whereabouts, call the OIG of the U.S. Post Office at 1-888-877-7644. He’s presumed innocent ... for now. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
1. ACRONYMS: What does the ZIP postal code stand for? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the longest river in the United States? 3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was Walt Disney’s middle name? 4. BUSINESS: Which company owns the Lamborghini line of sports cars and SUVs? 5. FOOD & DRINK: What is the primary ingredient in the snack hummus? 6. MYTHOLOGY: Where was Achilles’ vulnerable spot? 7. MOVIES: In the thriller “Die Hard,” what was the name of the high-rise building where the action took place? 8. SCIENCE: Which part of the atom has no electrical charge? 9. ENTERTAINERS: Which actress/singer’s nickname was The Divine Miss M? 10. TELEVISION: Which 1970s comedy series spawned the spinoff series “Maude”? Answers 1. Zone Improvement Plan 2. Missouri River 3. Elias 4. Volkswagen 5. Chickpeas 6. His heel 7. Nakatomi Plaza 8. The neutron 9. Bette Midler 10. “All in the Family” (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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PHOTO: Saoirse Ronan, Timothee Chalamet in “Little Women” Photo Credit: Sony Pictures “Little Women” (PG) - This treasured classic tale of the March sisters has been brought back again by director Greta Gerwig (“Ladybird”), adapted from Louisa May Alcott’s novel and writings. It’s a simple coming-of-age tale, from the perspective of Jo (Saoirse Ronan), the family writer, who chronicles her and her sisters’ journey to independence. Florence Pugh plays Amy, the youngest, an artist and rival for the attentions of young neighbor Laurie (Timothee Chalamet). Emma Watson, Eliza Scanlan and Meryl Streep round out as Meg, Beth and Aunt March, respectively, all delivering performances that keep this Civil War-set tale as relevant and endearing as ever. “Doolittle” (PG) - Robert Downey Jr. headlines as Dr. Doolittle, the man who can talk to animals. He is joined by an exhaustive list of big-name celebrities who voice an entire menagerie of animals, from Rami Malek as a gorilla to Craig Robinson as a mouse. Even Tom Holland managed to make an appearance as a dog. The story goes that the doctor, cloistered with his animals after the death of his wife, is brought out for a brand new mission to assist a poisoned young queen. During the mission, he must outrun his rival and face new challenges to find a cure. It didn’t go over well, and Downey effects a strange accent that is a little off-putting, but I found it to be watchable -- mostly for young kids. “Cats” (PG) - A young recently abandoned cat is introduced to life on the streets and a gang of cats called the Jellicles. Feline personalities vie for the crown of the Jellicle Ball and its reward: a trip to the Heaviside Layer and a better life. The thing about “Cats” is that it’s not just a musical; it’s a concept stage-play musical, and that spectacle doesn’t always translate -- even with CGI and big-name voices. At least part of the uniquely special value of a stage play comes from the immersion in the experience. Absurdity makes sense on a stage, but on the screen, I’m distracted rather than buying in (although Jennifer Hudson’s rendition of “Memory” as Grizelda is worth watching). “Escape From Pretoria” (PG-13) - A jailbreak drama out of 1979 South Africa stars Daniel Radcliffe as Tim Jenkin and Daniel Webber as Stephen Lee, real-life apartheid activists who were jailed in Pretoria Central Prison and who staged an escape along with a handful of other prisoners. It’s based on Jenkin’s book, “Inside Out: Escape from Pretoria Prison.” The political prisoners hatch a plot to escape that becomes a race against time to execute. I thought it was a good mix of action and tension, with an especially nuanced performance by Radcliffe. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• On May 3, 1469, the Italian philosopher and writer Niccolo Machiavelli is born. Machiavelli became one of the fathers of modern political theory. The term “Machiavellian” is used to describe an action undertaken for gain without regard for right or wrong. • On May 1, 1931, President Herbert Hoover officially dedicates New York City’s Empire State Building. The building went up in just over a year, under budget and well ahead of schedule. • On April 30, 1948, the Land Rover, a Britishmade all-terrain vehicle, debuts at an auto show in Amsterdam. The first Land Rover was made from an old American-made WillysOverland Jeep and had a boxy, utilitarian design, four-wheel drive and a canvas roof. • On April 28, 1967, boxing champion Muhammad Ali refuses to be inducted into the U.S. Army, citing religious reasons, and is stripped of his heavyweight title. Ali was convicted of draft evasion, but never served any of his fiveyear prison sentence. • On May 2, 1972, after nearly five decades as director of the FBI, J. Edgar Hoover dies. By 1969 the media, the public and Congress had grown suspicious that the FBI might be abusing its authority. Congress passed laws requiring Senate confirmation of future FBI directors and limiting their tenure to 10 years. • On April 29, 1992, a jury in the Los Angeles suburb of Simi Valley acquits four police officers who had been charged with using excessive force in arresting black motorist Rodney King. The verdict prompted the L.A. riots. The arson and looting finally ended three days later. • On April 27, 2009, the American auto giant General Motors announced plans to discontinue its 80-year-old Pontiac brand. Initially known for making sedans, Pontiac gained acclaim in the 1960s for its fast, sporty “muscle cars,” including the GTO, Firebird and Trans Am. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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“THE END OF ALZHEIMER’S STARTS WITH YOU!”
By Matilda Charles
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Surely our world will be back to normal this summer ... right? Surely we’ll be able to get out of the house without fearing every person who comes near us. We’ll be able to leisurely wander through the grocery store, which will be stocked as it used to be. We’ll stop to talk to friends on the street and sit in coffee shops and chat. We’ll attend church, go to our meetings, stroll through the neighborhood admiring the flowers and take part in our exercise classes. Surely we’ll be able to do those things again, right? Yes. We will. But first we have to get there. To get back to where we used to be, we have to stay healthy now. We need exercise to stay healthy. Even if you can’t go to a class, you can find plenty of them for seniors on YouTube. Look through the offerings and bookmark a few. Rotate through them on a daily basis so you don’t get bored. Go to youtube.com and put “exercises for seniors” in the search box. Some of them are even broken down by age. We need to stay mentally healthy as well, despite the television news. Check the Good News Network online [www.goodnewsnetwork. org] for positive, uplifting stories. You also can put “good news” in your browser search box. It’s been difficult to get grocery store deliveries in a lot of areas because they have little stock. However, if you get delivery of your prescriptions (many pharmacies are providing this service now), call to ask whether they can add a few things to your order. Many drugstores carry soups, crackers, milk, canned fruits and vegetables, bottled water and snacks -- some even carry a limited supply of fresh fruit. We can get through this, especially if we turn off the television news. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
“The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to end Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Together, families, friends, co-workers, and members of the community display combined strength and dedication in the fight against this devastating disease. The funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s benefit the care, support, and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. We strive to: Help families across the country by continuing to provide and enhance programs focusing on education and support. Advance critical research studies into methods of treatment, prevention, and ultimately, a care. Speak up for the needs and rights of those facing Alzheimer’s through our public policy initiatives.” (Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Alzheimer’s Association, 2018) The Lodge Family is heading up the Sponsorship Committee for this year’s remarkable event, working side by side with our community caregiving partners!! How can you help??? Contact Linda at 208-755-3637 or at linda@lodgeliving.net with your ideas and commitments!!! Thank you!
Linda Davis Director of building relationships. 208.457.3403
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t be put off by a seemingly too-tangled situation. Sometimes a simple procedure will unsnarl all the knots and get you in the clear fast and easy, just the way the Lamb likes it. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time to go through your work space -- wherever it is -- and see what needs to be replaced and what can be tossed (or at least given away) without a second thought. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Someone who disagrees with your position might try to intimidate you. But continue to present a fair argument, regardless of how petty someone else might be while trying to make a point. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might find yourself exceptionally sensitive to family matters this week. An issue could come to light that you had overlooked. Ask other kinfolk to discuss it with you. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might have more questions about a project (or perhaps someone you’re dealing with on some level) than you feel comfortable with. If so, see which can be answered, which cannot, and why. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time to clean up and clear out what you don’t need before your tidy self is overwhelmed by “stuff.” Then go celebrate the Virgo victory over clutter with someone special. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might feel a mite confused about why something you were sure couldn’t go wrong didn’t go all right either. Be patient. Things soon move into balance, exactly as you like it. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) At this decision point, you could be moving from side to side, just to say you’re in motion. Or you could be considering making a move straight up. What you choose is up to you. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Although your finances should be in an improved situation at this time, thrift is still the savvy Sagittarian’s smart move. Advice from a spouse or partner could be worth heeding. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Taking on a new challenge brings out the Goat’s skills in maneuvering over and around difficult spots. Best of all, the Goat does it one careful step after another. (Got the idea, Kid?) AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your well-known patience might be wearing thin because of a disturbing (and seemingly unending) problem with someone close to you. This could be a time to ask for help. Good luck. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Be careful about a new venture that lures you into a “just look and see” mode. Be sure that what you’re being given to see isn’t hiding what you should be seeing instead.
BORN THIS WEEK: Aries and Taurus give you the gift of leadership and the blessings of care and concern for all creatures.
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Heritage Health launches Telehealth to patients By MARC STEWART Heritage Health
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Photo: Dr. Julianne Cameron Donna “Gracie” Beisner knew she had an awful sinus infection. She had them before. The Spirit Lake woman was miserable with headaches and a stuffed-up nose.
She wanted to see her doctor, but the threat of the coronavirus weighed heavily on her mind. The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a deadly virus that attacks the respiratory system. It can be fatal for people with lung issues or comprised immune systems. The contagious disease is a global pandemic and Idahoans have been ordered to stay in their homes to slow the spread of it. “Because I suffer from asthma, the last thing I wanted to do was to be around sick people,” said Gracie. “I have to keep my airways open. I didn’t want to go to the clinic unless I had to. I thought Telehealth would give me an awesome chance to get better.” Gracie set up a phone appointment with Dr. Julianne Cameron, hoping she could get some relief from the pain. About 15 minutes later she did. “Doctor Cameron was great,” said Beisner. “Telehealth worked for me. She asked me questions about what was going on.
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I told her that I didn’t have a fever and that I wasn’t getting better. She prescribed me some medicine and it’s working.” Heritage Health started offering Teleheath services to its patients last week. “We’re on the front lines of the war against coronavirus,” said Heritage Health CEO Mike Baker. “This tool will help stop the spread of the virus and take some of the pressure off of our community health partners. We can help people with Telehealth and I am excited about it.” Telehealth originally was created to help providers reach patients living in remote areas across the country. Technology has improved so that telehealth (medical, behavioral health and psychiatric care) can also be delivered via a computer, smartphone or handheld device. For patients like Gracie – not having to drive into a clinic was a game-changer. “For me, it was wonderful,” she said. “I am already feeling better. I was so glad I didn’t have to go into the clinic with what’s going on out there.”
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1. Which Cliff Richard song has a crystal ball, a cat and a potion? 2. Name the group that was originally called Sigma 6. 3. Which group had a hit in 1965 with “Do You Believe in Magic”? 4. What group wrote and released “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night),” and when? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Gonna break from these chains around me, Gonna learn to fly again, May be hard, may be hard, But I’ll do it.” Answers 1. “Devil Woman,” in 1976. The song went gold in the U.S. 2. Pink Floyd. They rebranded themselves as the Meggadeaths, the Abdabs and the Screaming Abdabs, Leonard’s Lodgers, the Spectrum Five and the Tea Set. They took the Pink Floyd name in 1966, a combination of other bands, Pink Anderson and Floyd Council. 3. The Lovin’ Spoonful, on their debut album of the same name. The song has been widely used, including in the 1998 film “The Parent Trap.” 4. The Four Seasons, in 1975. Legend says the song was originally to be about Prohibition ending Dec. 5, 1933. 5. “When I’m Back on My Feet Again,” by Michael Bolton in 1990. It was written by Diane Warren shortly after the death of her father. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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MEMORABLE MOVIES WILLY WONKA
• In 1964, Roald Dahl published a popular book called “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” In 1971, it was turned into the film “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.” • During casting, many top actors were considered for the lead role of Willy Wonka, including all six members of Monty Python. Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin all expressed interest in the role, but at the time they were just becoming well-known in England and had little following in the U.S. Roald Dahl wanted Irish comedian Spike Milligan to play the part and Peter Sellers begged for the role. However, Gene Wilder landed the part. • Although the story takes place in London, filming was done in Germany, partly because director Mel Stuart didn’t want audiences to be able to peg the neighborhood where it had been filmed, and also because Munich had more of the old-world look and feel that he wanted. • The opening credits sequence was filmed at a real (Tobler) chocolate factory in Switzerland. • In the original book, Willy Wonka’s factory was run by African pygmies. Because the fight for civil rights was in full swing at the time the movie was made, the director turned the workers orange and gave them green hair. • Finding actors to play Oompa Loompas was a challenge requiring a wide search. Six out of the ten were played by British actors but the others came from Germany, Malta and Turkey. They ranged widely in age with the oldest being 70 years old at the time. One of them was a woman. • After completing his role as an Oompa Loompa, Rusty Goffe went on to many other roles, including parts in “Star Wars” “Willow” “Dr. Who” and “Harry Potter.” (cont)
Play It Safe, Keep Cats Inside
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m staying inside during this emergency, as the state government has requested, but I still let my tomcat “Dodger” out during the day. He would go crazy being stuck inside. However, my daughter told me to stop letting him out, because she says pets can get coronavirus, too. Is Dodger in danger? Could he get it and spread it to me? -Ð Darlene B., Springfield, Massachusetts DEAR DARLENE: Currently, no pets within the U.S. are known to have contracted the coronavirus. A tiger at the Bronx Zoo reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 (and six more tigers are showing symptoms). But there’s very little data to work with right now. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not have definitive evidence that pets can contract COVID-19, they are playing it safe and urging owners to protect their pets from exposure to the virus. So you should, too. You don’t know where Dodger goes when he’s out, so you don’t know if he is being exposed to this virus or other viruses or bacteria that are much more easily contracted and can cause serious illness. Keep him inside and find ways to keep him from losing his mind. That includes spending more time playing with him, making sure he has plenty of toys, and giving him scratching and climbing spots, plus a hideaway. If his behavior gets worse, contact the veterinarian -- Dodger may need to take medication to calm him down for the short term. Also, because he’s been outside, you need to take precautions for yourself. Wash your hands after petting or picking up Dodger, and after cleaning his litter box. Wash his food and water bowls daily in hot soapy water. Here’s to both of you staying healthy and safe! Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #17 April 20th 2020 WILLY WONKA • Peter Ostrum played the role of Charlie Bucket in the film. At the age of 12, he was in 6th grade and acting in a play in Ohio when he was spotted by a talent scout, who took Polaroid pictures, asked him to read directly from the book, and returned a couple months later to ask if he’d like to move to Germany for five months to star in the film. He became great friends with Gene Wilder, though they never saw each other again after filming concluded. This was the only movie he ever made. He grew up to become a veterinarian, specializing in cows in upstate New York. • When Sammy Davis, Jr. was asked to perform the signature song “The Candy Man” he had misgivings about it, but it turned out to be the only number one hit he ever had. • In the scene where the children enter the Chocolate Room for the first time and see the candy gardens, their reactions are authentic, because the actors had not been allowed to see that set prior to filming. • The chocolate river was made primarily of dyed water with cream added in for texture. The cream quickly spoiled in the heat and became rancid. • As the Wonkatania boat makes its way down the Chocolate River with all on board, an Oompa Loompa captain steers the boat through the waters. In reality, the boat was on a track being pulled forward automatically, but the director never informed the actor at the helm of this fact, wanting to film an authentic effort to steer the boat. • The entire $3 million cost of making the film was financed by the Quaker Oats Company, who intended to release a new candy bar in conjunction with the release of the film. However, the new candy bar was not formulated to withstand heat and melted inside the delivery trucks before ever reaching the stores. Nestle later took over the Wonka Candy Company.
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By Candace Godwin
Gardening Tips for Early Spring Resist the Urge to Buy Plants Now
• Big-box home and garden centers are starting to fill with plants. No matter how spectacular they look, resist the temptation to buy! It’s too early to plant outside. • Our region’s last average day of frost is around May 15 th . Wait until then to purchase warmseason vegetables and hanging flower baskets. • Shop local producers or nurseries for bedding plants and vegetable starts in late spring for plants that are acclimated to our climate. Many big-box stores receive plant stock from other regions of the country that are not acclimated to our growing conditions. Candace Godwin and Goldie
Start Seeds Indoors Now
• Seed packets are less costly than plant starts and you’ll have more choices of plant varieties to grow. • With some seed-starting mix, a couple of yogurt containers, and a warm, sunny window you’ll be growing in no time! • Start vegetables like tomatoes, lettuce and basil about 8 weeks before transplanting outside. • Seeds started in late March will be ready to transplant around the end of May –perfect timing!
Make a Garden Plan
• Make a list of the plants you want to grow and take inventory of any remaining seed from last season. • Create a simple sketch of your garden layout. It will help you be more organized when planting time comes later in the spring.
The Dirt on Soil
• Avoid digging in wet soil, it will only compact the soil and create rock-hard mud balls! • Once the ground dries, use a spade or garden fork to gently turn the top layer of soil.
• There is no need for deep rototilling in established beds — doing so brings weed seeds to the surface where they will quickly germinate. • Rototilling can damage the soil integrity and destroy the good micro-organisms and worms living in your soil!
Weed It Out
• Get a jump on the weeds by pulling the out now – the soil is damp and roots come out easier. • If you choose to use a chemical herbicide (organic or synthetic), read and follow the instructions on the label.
Enjoy Gardening!
You don’t need a large space to garden – many plants are well suited to container growing. Start small with a window box of herbs, or grow a variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers in containers on a sunny patio. Experiment and have fun! Candace Godwin is a Certified Master Gardener and owner of The Coeur d’Alene Coop. More gardening tips are online at thecoeurdalenecoop.com.
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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #17 April 20th 2020
It also has been shown to possibly protect against SARS, which is a type of coronavirus. In this case Zinc prevented the virus from attaching to cell surfaces. How do you improve your levels of zinc? Supplements are an easy answer, but you can also get Zn thru diet. The foods containing the most Zn include: Q&A with Susan Ashley, MD • Oysters • Hemp seed ZINC • Sesame and Pumpkin seeds Zinc (Zn) is essential for good health • Cacao powder and has many protective functions. It is needed • Grass fed beef to improve the health of the immune system • Alaskan crab when we're low in Zn we're more susceptible to • Legumes disease. It's also needed to help tissues repair. • Cashews For men it is critical for the production of testos- • Cheddar cheese terone, and when low is one of the causes of low • One cup of full fat milk T. • Shrimp and mussels If we're low in Zn our wounds do not heal as • Eggs well. Zn can affect how memories are formed • One large regular or sweet potato and plays a crucial role in communication be• Green beans tween neurons. • Dark chocolate We need to consume Zn daily as the Try to get what you can in your diet, body does not store it. Women need at least 8 and if needed, take a supplement daily. mg a day, and men 11mg. How does Zn work to help prevent infectious disease? I't s been shown to interfere with the way viruses process proteins, which keeps them from doing damage. This is why there are so many Zn supplements for the common cold and flu. Dr Ashley is board certified in Family Medicine and in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She provides a mix of traditional with alternative medicine and specializes in bio-identical hormones for both men and women.
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FIGHTING RUST
• •Robert Fergusson ran away from his home in Scotland at the age of 12, and went to seek adventure on the sea. His duties included swabbing and re-painting the rusty metal deck, always a tedious and time-consuming chore. • •One day he lunged for an open container of raw fish oil trying to catch it before it spilled, but failed. It spread all over the deck. In the days following the spill, he noticed that the rust that had been relentlessly creeping across the deck stopped where the fish oil had spilled. He remembered this fact throughout his long career as a sea captain. • •After settling in New Orleans, he frequently experimented with fish oil-based paints. The problem was that they smelled terrible and took forever to dry. • When Fergusson was 42 years old, he was put in charge of a fleet of ships during World War I. Taking the opportunity to do further experiments with fish oil, he finally hit on a formula that smelled better, dried fast, and stopped rust overnight. He dubbed the paint “Rust-Oleum.” • After the war, he founded a paint company in 1921, which did quite well. Today Rust-Oleum is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. Fish oil is no longer used in the formula, having been replaced by polyurethanes, epoxies, and latex. • The company’s motto, ‘Rust Never Sleeps’ was created by the members of the rock group Devo when they worked for an Ohio advertising agency prior to becoming famous. The motto was later borrowed by Canadian singer Neil Young for an album of the same title. (cont)
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #17 April 20th 2020 FIGHTING RUST • In 1953 Norm Larson and two other researchers were searching for a substance to prevent rust on missiles. They formed the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. • They needed to find a formula that would displace water, preventing it from sitting on metal surfaces. They tried formula after formula before hitting upon formula #40. This concoction of mineral spirits and mineral oil repelled water, preventing corrosion. The product was named for its water-displacing abilities and for the fact that it was the fortieth attempt: WD-40. • When workers building missiles began using it, they found it so useful that they began to sneak it out of the factory to take home, where they found many more uses for it. • It stops hinges from squeaking, loosens frozen nuts and bolts, keeps snow from sticking to snow shovels, and even removes crayon marks and tar splatters from surfaces. • By 1958 the product came in an aerosol can for easier distribution, and it was marketed to mechanics and hardware stores nationwide. • The company got a boost in 1961 when Hurricane Carla wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast; the product was used extensively to recondition flooded cars and prevent rust on metal equipment. • Today there are more than 2,000 ways to use it. Norm Larson sold his share of the company for a pittance and never got rich off his invention, but it is now found in an estimated four out of every five American homes.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Delicate, succulent asparagus is the perfect foil for salty prosciutto. You can assemble these early in the day and bake them at the very last minute. 24 spears thick asparagus, trimmed and peeled 12 slices (5 ounces) thin prosciutto 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1. In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat 3 quarts water to boiling over high heat. Add asparagus; cook 3 minutes to blanch. Drain; rinse with cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels. 2. Preheat oven to 450 F. Working in batches, spread prosciutto on cutting board; cut each slice lengthwise in half and separate slightly. Evenly sprinkle 1 teaspoon Parmesan on each prosciutto strip. Place 1 asparagus spear at end of 1 strip; wrap prosciutto in spiral along length of asparagus (don’t cover asparagus tip). Transfer to jelly-roll pan. Repeat with remaining prosciutto, Parmesan and asparagus. Sprinkle with pepper. If not serving right away, cover and refrigerate up to 6 hours. 3. Bake prosciutto-wrapped asparagus 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Arrange on platter and serve warm. Makes 24 appetizers. * Each appetizer: About 28 calories, 2g total fat (1g saturated), 6mg sodium, 148mg sodium, 1g total carbohydrate, 3g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc.All rights reserved
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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #12 March 16th 2020
RESTAURANTS Open for Takeout
315 Cuisine at the Greenbriar Inn 208-667-9660, 315Cuisine.com
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Honey Eatery and Social Club
Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers
Iron Horse Bar and Grill
Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers
208-930-1514, HoneyEateryAndSocialClub. com
(CDA-downtown), 208-930-4900, rogersicecreamburgers.com (CDA-Neider Ave.) 208-664-0696
Angelo’s Ristorante
208-667-7314, facebook.com/pg/IronHorse. CdA.1972/menu
Anthony’s
(208) 771-7020 musthavemenus.com
Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers (PF)
208-765-3868, jimmysdownthestreet.com
Stacies Cakes
208-773-4325
Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers
208-765-2850, AngelosRistorante.net
Juniors Cocina Mexicana
208-664-4665, anthonys.com
Jimmy’s Down the Street
208-758-0600, bellesbrunch.com
La Cabana (PF)
208-762-7275
La Cabana (Rathdrum)
Sweet Lou’s Restaurant and Tap House
Mackenzie River Pizza
Texas Roadhouse
Belle’s Brunch House CaddyShack
Candle In the Woods 208-664-0135
Cafe Carambola,
208-676-8784, cafecarambola.com
Capone’s (CDA)
208-687-4900, lacabanarathdrum.com
208-772-5111, mackenzieriverpizza.com
Meltz
208-664-1717, meltzextreme.com
(Hayden), 208-772-6205 208-773-6532
staciescakes.com, 208.777-CAKE
208-667-1170, SweetLousIdaho.com 208-664-1903, texasroadhouse.com
Thai Bamboo
208-667-5300, thaibamboorestaurant.com
208-667-4843, caponespub.com; Capone’s (PF), 208-457-8020 ;
Mod Pizza
Tony’s on the Lake
208-762-5999 ;
Moon Time 208-667-2331
Toro Viejo (Hayden)
Capone’s (Hayden)
Capone’s at Ponderosa 208-664-1101
Carusos
208-765-1001, carusosandco.com
Chili’s
208-214-7600, chilis.com
208-277-9500, www.modpizza.com
Vine & Olive Eatery and Wine Bar
Noodle Express
Westwood Brewing Co.
208-687-6441, nadinesmexicankitchen.com 208-762-8488, noodleexpress.net
Nosworthy’s 208-664-6161
Old European
Cosmic Cowboy
Olympia
208-277-0000, cosmiccowboy.com
208-772-0291, toroviejo.com
Nadine’s Mexican Kitchen
Chomper Cafe
208-719-0441, chompercafe.com
208-667-9885, tonysonthelake.com
208-772-2017, oldeuropean-restaurant.com
208-758-7770, VineAndOliveCdA.com 208-712-3423, WestwoodBrewing.com
The White House Grill
208-777-9672, WhiteHouseGrill.com
OTHER BUSINESSES
Domino’s Pizza (CDA)
208-666-9495, facebook.com/Olympia-Restaurant-136891056331211/
Nutrishop Coeur d’Alene
Domino’s Pizza (Hayden)
208-689-9968, oneshotcharlies.net
GNC
208-765-1216, dominos.com
One Shot Charlie’s
(208) 292-4611
208-772-8210
The Oval Office Bistro and Martini Bar
Call (208) 666-4005
Paragon Brewing
Delivery Service
208-618-2277
Pepe Caldo Pizzeria
Badger Building Center Post Falls
208-687-3480
Pita Pit (CDA)
MLS Reversed Mortgage
208-981-0533
Pita Pit (Hayden)
Kangen Water Store
208-765-7827, firehousesubs.com
Pita Pit (PF)
NW Pet Resort
208-664-4800, FishermansMarketCdA.com
The Porch Public House
Peachy Kleen Housecleaning
208-635-5836, FlameAndCork.com
Post Falls Steakhouse
Don Taylor Tree Service,
208-777-7600, Fleur-de-sel.weebly.com
Radicci
208-664-3998, franklinshoagies.com
Rancho Viejo (Hayden)
Clean Finish Construction & Real Estate Cleaning
208-719-0009, fukihaydenid.com
Rancho Viejo (CDA)
208-457-7077, fukisteakhouse.com
Republic Kitchen and Taphouse
Domino’s (PF-Mullan Ave.) 208-457-1216
Domino’s (PF- Spokane St.) Domino’s (Rathdrum)
Embers By the Lake Firehouse Subs,
Fisherman’s Market Grill & Sushi, Flame and Cork, Fleur de Sel,
Franklin’s Hoagies, Fu-ki Hayden
Fuki Japanese Steakhouse El Taco Loco,
208-719-0040, eltacolocoidaho.com
National Mattress and Furniture
208-777-2102, WhiteHouseGrill.com
Call 208-762-0800 cdamattress.com
208-772-9292, paragonbrewing.com
call Lisa Tussing (310)347-6475
208-765-6010, pepecaldopizza.com
(208) 773-1848
208-664-1738, pitapitusa.com
Call Debra Compton 208.699.0970
208-772-7600
208.667.8692
208-773-7200
208.417.8388
208-772-7711
(509) 216-4533
208-773-0350
208.640.1951
208-635-5821
208-762-3310, ranchoviejomexican.com 208-773-6600
208-457-3610, Repub.pub
(208) 964-2148
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