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by Kathy Wolfe Tidbits celebrates Babe Ruth Day on April 27 by offering these facts about The Sultan of Swat, one of the world’s most celebrated athletes. • Born George Herman Ruth, Jr. in 1895, Babe Ruth was one of eight children, but one of just two to survive infancy. The German language was spoken in the family’s Baltimore home, which was an apartment near the rail yards above the saloon owned by George, Sr. • Due to the long hours worked by his parents, the young George found plenty of time to get into mischief, and at age 7, his parents sent him to the St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys, a reformatory and orphanage run by an order of Catholic monks, the Xaverian Brothers, where he would spend most of the next 12 years. Here he was recorded as “incorrigible” in the school’s records. Although it seemed like a harsh beginning to a young life, St. Mary’s strict environment and program of teaching vocational skills proved to be Ruth’s deliverance. • While at the school, George was trained as a carpenter and a shirt-maker. Even later in life, Ruth preferred to tailor hisown shirt collars. turn the page for more!
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BABE RUTH (continued): • One of the monks, Brother Matthias, was fond of George and became a father figure to the boy, working long hours with him on baseball skills of hitting, fielding, and pitching. • Although school rules required Ruth to remain at St. Mary’s until age 21, at age 18, because he was the school’s best pitcher, he was allowed to leave the facility on weekends to play in community baseball games. At age 19, Ruth was offered a contract with the Baltimore Orioles by the owner of the team, who had watched him less than one hour before making his decision. Because Ruth was considered a minor, owner Jack Dunn acted as his legal guardian. The Orioles players referred to Ruth as “Jack’s newest babe,” and his nickname stuck. • Within months, Babe was sold to the Boston Red Sox, making his debut in Fenway Park in July, 1914 as a starting pitcher. His first official major league home run was in September of that year. At the end of his rookie season, he married a 16-year-old coffee shop waitress he had met on his first day in Boston. • Babe’s 1919 season with the Red Sox, in which he set a record with 29 home runs, would be his last, as he was sold to the New York Yankees for $125,000. Although he was an outstanding left-handed pitcher, the Yanks groomed him as an outfielder. During his first season with the team, he shattered his own home run record, with 54 homers, with his closest competitor slugging only 19. • The next season, 1921, The Bambino once again broke his own record, with 59 homers, with a batting average of .376. By 1922, Ruth could command a hefty salary, $52,000 a year (about $800,000 today), more than twice the largest sum ever paid to a player up to that point. Ruth’s salary was 40% of the entire team’s payroll.
• “I use curbside pickup for my groceries these days. I keep two large laundry baskets in the hatchback of my vehicle. Any bags go in the baskets, so it’s easy to transport them into the house and keep contact to a minimum. When I’m done unloading and wiping down, I can spray out the laundry baskets and let them dry in the sun for next time. Can’t be too careful.” -- T.E. in Virginia • “Stay ahead of the drain: Pour a tea kettle of boiling water down the drain once a month, or if you notice the drain slowing. The hot water can break up material collecting inside the drain. Half a cup of baking soda added to the water will absorb any odors that are building.” -- Colepepper Plumbing in California • “I color code my plants by their light needs. The closer the pot color is to red, the more light it needs. For instance, my lavender is in a red pot -- full sun. I have a nice potted citronella that likes part sun, so it’s in a lime-colored pot (yellow-green) and my indoor pots are plum. I have a lovely rainbow of plants!” -- Y.S. in Arizona • There’s a lot of decluttering going on across the country right now. Here’s a pro tip: For seasonal items, if you didn’t wear it last season, consider selling or donating. Same applies if it’s a specialty item (skiwear, hiking boots, formalwear) that hasn’t been used for more than two years. Many people keep items that are on the expensive side, even though season after season goes by without the item being used. If you rationalize keeping the scuba suit, plan a scuba trip! 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 #18 April 27th 2020 BABE RUTH (continued): • The Yankees started their 1923 season in the brand-new Yankee Stadium, and Ruth hit the first home run there in the opening game. As the ballpark was designed with The Bambino in mind, it became known as “The House that Ruth Built.” The right-field fence was closer, enabling left-handed batters to hit home runs more easily. Right field was also pointed away from the afternoon sun, in order to keep the sun out of Ruth’s eyes while playing his position. • 1927 was a stellar year for The Bambino, in which he hit 60 home runs. For 1927, 1928, and 1929, his salary was $70,000. In 1930, Ruth demanded a three-year contract of $85,000 annually, equal to the salary of thenPresident Herbert Hoover. Ruth remarked, “…the President gets a four-year contract. I’m only asking for three.” He was denied, and finally settled for a two-year contract of $80,000, (more than $1.1 million in today’s dollars), nearly two-and-a-half times the next-highest paid player. • The mischief of Ruth’s early days seemed to follow him into his baseball career, as he was suspended from several games for bad behavior. Jumping into the stands to respond to a heckle, showing up late for games, using profanity on umpires, and arguing with the league president earned him ejections, fines, and suspensions. In addition, his behavior off the field was wreaking havoc with his health. • Babe’s played his final season with the Yankees in 1934. His age, his weight, and lack of conditioning had slowed him down and he was traded to the Boston Braves in 1935. At age 40, he played just 28 games of the season, hitting the final six of his record home runs for that team.
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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #18 April 27th 2020 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County BABE RUTH (continued): • Boston’s sale of Ruth to the Yankees was highly criticized and resulted in a decadeslong superstition known as the Curse of the Bambino. Prior to the sale, the Red Sox were one of the most successful baseball teams, capturing five World Series titles. Once Ruth was sold, an 86-year drought began for the Sox, while the Yankees became one of the most successful franchises. Between 1920 and 1964, the Yanks collected 29 American League pennants and 20 World Series titles. And the Red Sox? One pennant during that period of time. In 2004, the curses met its end when the Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals to take the Series. • Ruth’s homerun record of 714 stood for 34 years. At the time of his retirement in 1935, he held 56 major league records, including home runs, RBI’s, total bases, and slugging percentage. • The Baseball Hall of Fame was established the year after Babe’s retirement, and he was elected as one of the first five inductees. • Ruth was diagnosed with cancer in 1946. In 1947, the baseball commissioner declared April 27 as Babe Ruth Day to honor the baseball legend. 58,339 fans were in attendance for the ceremony and speeches. The cancer had ravaged his body and the Babe had difficulty walking and could only speak in a soft whisper while sharing a brief statement. He appeared at the stadium again on June 13, 1948 for the park’s 25th anniversary, his final appearance there and the day his jersey was retired. Ruth passed away in August, 1948 at age 53. His casket remained on display in Yankee Stadium for two days, viewed by more than 77,000 people. More than 75,000 stood outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral during his funeral mass.
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By Lucie Winborne • The first real shampoo dates back to the 1500s. In India, “sapindus,” aka soapberries or soapnuts, were boiled with dried Indian gooseberry and other herbs. The extract created a lather and resulted in soft, shiny hair. • A single human hair can hold up to 100 grams in weight, while an entire head of hair could bear up to 12 tons -- the equivalent of two African elephants. • On April 1, 1974, black smoke was seen rising from Mount Edgecumbe, a volcano in Alaska. When a Coast Guard pilot came closer to investigate, he found 70 tires burning and the words “APRIL FOOL” spray painted into the snow. • While it’s hard to imagine that anyone would dare to steal an infant Jesus, especially during the most wonderful time of the year, BrickHouse Security’s “Saving Jesus” program offers a free GPS tracker for the star of your nativity scene. • U.S. park ranger Roy C. Sullivan had the flabbergasting distinction of being struck by lightning the most times and surviving: seven times between 1942 and 1977. • Speaking of distinctions, Buzz Aldrin holds the curious title of being the first man to urinate on the moon, shortly after stepping onto its surface. • At the end of the 19th century, American con artist, gangster and crime boss Jefferson Randolph Smith earned the nickname “Soapy” for his scheme of wrapping soap bars in notes of varying denominations and covering them with plain paper, then pretending to mix them in with bars devoid of money and selling the latter at an inflated price while maintaining the pretense that some of the packages contained cash.
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“Sometimes you put walls up not to keep people out, but to see who cares enough to break them down.” -- Anonymous (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Who said that tuna at lunchtime has to be served as a sandwich? Surely, not anyone who tastes this! 2 cups cold cooked rotini pasta, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup dill pickle relish 1 (6-ounce) can white tuna, packed in water, drained and flaked 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped 1. In a large bowl, combine rotini pasta, onion, celery and Cheddar cheese. In a small bowl, combine dill pickle relish, tuna, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Add dressing mixture to pasta mixture. Mix well to combine. Fold in chopped egg. 2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Gently stir again just before serving. Serves 4 (1 cup each). * Each serving equals: 257 calories, 5g fat, 20g protein, 33g carb., 686mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable. (c) 2020 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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By Dr. Holly Carling
THE COMPLEXITY OF WEIGHT LOSS – PART II In Part I we discussed the complexity of gaining weight. Weight gain is rarely a simple matter of eating excessively and exercising insufficiently. There are many reasons why you gain weight in the first place. Rarely is there only one or two reasons. There are generally several reasons that all coalesce into a fat-storing machine that has no mercy! Digestion is an important key in keeping a normal waistline. Digestion is key to most diseases. If you have heart burn, reflux, bloating, ulcers, any kind of intestinal symptoms such as IBS, colitis, Crohn’s disease, and even constipation, it will be difficult for you to lose weight (unless it is so severe that you have the opposite problem!). All of these conditions are fixable, and unless and until they are fixed (I mean fixed, not just managed by medications), you will have a very difficult time getting your weight under control. Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutritional support are used together to help heal the gut. But don’t forget the friendly guys – the pre and pro-biotics! Eating fermented/cultured foods are a must in correcting any digestive condition. Sleep is very important in losing weight. Since much of the weight loss occurs during sleep, with insufficient amounts, you will struggle to get on top of it. Acupuncture and the above referenced remedies is also helpful for getting back your restorative sleep cycle. They are also helpful if your autonomic nervous system is out of
balance. That could be one reason for sleeplessness, but it has also been suggested that reduced activity in the sympathetic nervous system (the active side of the autonomic nervous system) could contribute to reduced fat burn. There are several things that control the balance between the sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system – keys in losing weight. Many diseases contribute to weight gain, and their medications frequently do as well. Any time you can opt to correct the problem and not just use medications to control it, could be helpful. That doesn’t mean to drop your medications that have a side effect of weight gain. That could be dangerous! But the best way to not have to take a weight-gaining medication is to no longer need it. That means you have to heal the condition. Many people mistakenly believe that what they have they are stuck with the rest of their lives. That is rarely true. In fact, I enjoy treating the more complex conditions because as we correct the underlying cause, not only does their main concern get corrected, but so do many other symptoms as well. Best yet, they get their life back! Many, if not most, health conditions have inflammation as part of it. Just being inflamed can prevent you from losing weight. Once the inflammation is under control, weight can begin to drop. The first step in achieving your weight goals is to identify and address the underlying factors that are inhibiting your weight loss efforts. We can help you with that.
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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VA Garners Awards
The Gears of Government Award is a program that recognizes individual federal employees and teams for performance and dedication to their agency mission. There are 29 agencies and councils in government, ranging from NASA to the Treasury Department. The Department of Veterans Affairs won 16 Gears of Government Awards this year. Here are a few of them: • Patient safety was high on the list. Procedures were put into practice to prevent in-hospital pneumonia and the prescribing of unnecessary drugs to veterans. VA police now carry opioid-reversing medication should there be an overdose emergency. These two steps lowered VA costs by $24 million and improved care for 120,000 veterans. • Technological advances allowed eyeglasses to be created in minutes rather than a whole day. • Over 350,000 VA customer-service employees were trained on modernized and improved data systems, allowing real-time feedback. • Processing times for disability compensation claims were reduced by automating 40% of those claims. • A group of VA individuals analyzed criminal information and provided assistance to nab five criminals involved in identity theft and fraud schemes targeting VA employees and veterans. The schemes were stopped before veterans’ personal and banking information was compromised. • Changes in the way vocational rehab counselors exhibited proficiency in job skills eliminated inefficiency, leaving more time for direct service to veterans. • The VET TEC group managed an educational program giving veterans more job opportunities through high-tech accelerated learning programs. • A training and response team developed a safety program for patients receiving anesthesia, which prevented the risk of emergence delirium (panic when coming out from under anesthesia). This has reduced the risk of injury for both the veterans and staff across the country. Wow! We knew there were some good people at the VA. Now we know where they are and what they’ve been doing. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez --1. EXPLORERS: Which Western explorer discovered the Grand Canyon? 2. TELEVISION: In the “M*A*S*H” series, which U.S. state did Radar O’Reilly hail from? 3. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “acta non verba” mean? 4. GAMES: What are the names of the utilities in the Monopoly board game? 5. COMICS: Who is Garfield’s girlfriend in the comic? 6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the traditional birthstone for April? 7. MUSIC: What does the musical notation “allegro” mean? 8. MOVIES: In which 1970s movie does the Cahulawassee River play a major role? 9. LITERATURE: What do the abbreviations stand for in the poet e.e. cummings’ name? 10. ROYALS: What was Princess Diana’s maiden name? Answers 1. Francisco Vasquez de Coronado 2. Iowa 3. Deeds, not words 4. Water Works and Electric Company 5. Arlene 6. Diamond 7. Lively and brisk 8. “Deliverance” 9. Edward Estlin 10. Spencer (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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PHOTO: Michael B. Jordan in “Just Mercy” Photo Credit: Warner Bros. “Just Mercy” (PG-13) -- Michael B. Jordan plays a young, morally ambitious Harvard law graduate who goes to Alabama to seek justice on behalf of poverty- and racism-stricken death row inmates. He starts with Walter McMillian (Jamie Foxx), wrongfully convicted of murder and overcome by hopelessness. I love a legal drama. It’s even better when it’s uplifting and tugs at your heartstrings, but when it’s filled with top-notch actors and based on a true story -- well, pass me the popcorn and the tissue box. Also stars Brie Larson, Tim Blake Nelson and O’Shea Jackson Jr. “Underwater” (PG-13) -- At the bottom of the Mariana Trench, a group of researchers must suit up and cross a stretch of ocean floor to get from their damaged satellite station to the mother ship or risk a permanent vacation in Davy Jones’ locker. Research engineer Norah Price (Kristin Stewart, who shaved her head for the role) is chief among them, joined by Vincent Cassel as the captain and TJ Miller for comic relief. Director/writer William Eubank must have decided that ocean disaster and claustrophobic deep-sea thrills weren’t enough, so for good measure, the crew is stalked by killer creatures as they venture out into the deep in what look very much like spacesuits. “The Night Clerk” (R) -- Tye Sheridan plays a highly intelligent young man on the Autism spectrum whose voyeur habits put him on the edge of a murder investigation in this neo-noir attempt by director Michael Cristofer. Bart (Sheridan) is a hotel clerk with a peeping problem, as he plants cameras in rooms of the hotel and observes the human interactions within -- with an eye to improving his own communication skills. One of these interactions involves a murder. The balance of the plot involves a passel of underused but talented actors: Helen Hunt, John Leguizamo, Ana de Armas. It’s not a bad movie, just terribly slow ... too slow. DOG OF THE WEEK “Final Kill” (NR) -- I won’t overburden you with too many plot points -- since it’s not like the writer or director went to the trouble. A protection specialist takes one last job guarding a couple who stole a bunch of money from a crime syndicate and plan to spend it on an operation for a family member. Then it descends into terrible action sequence after terrible dialogue sequence with a couple of terrible flashbacks in there too. The film “stars” Ed Marrone -- and we’re using our quotation marks for irony here -- along with Billy Zane, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Randy Couture and Danny Trejo for like 45 seconds. It feels very much like this group made a bet and everyone lost. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• On May 9, 1671, in London, Thomas Blood, an Irish adventurer better known as “Captain Blood,” is captured attempting to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. King Charles II was so impressed with Blood’s audacity that he made him a member of his court. • On May 10, 1749, the 10th and final volume of Henry Fielding’s novel “Tom Jones” is printed. The serialized novel told the humorous story of the attempts of the illegitimate but charming Tom Jones to win his neighbor’s daughter. • On May 7, 1902, Martinique’s Mount Pele begins the deadliest volcanic eruption of the 20th century. The city of Saint Pierre was buried and virtually everyone died instantly when a cloud of superheated gas sent an avalanche of boiling ash down the mountain. • On May 6, 1937, the airship Hindenburg, the largest dirigible ever built and the pride of Nazi Germany, bursts into flames upon touching its mooring mast in Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 36 passengers and crewmembers. • On May 4, 1965, San Francisco Giants outfielder Willie Mays hits his 512th career home run to break Mel Ott’s National League record. Mays would finish with 660 career home runs, good for third on the all-time list at the time. • May 8, 1988, Stella Nickell is convicted of murder by a Seattle jury. She was the first person to be found guilty of violating the Federal Anti-Tampering Act after putting cyanide in Excedrin capsules in an effort to kill her husband. She began planning his death after their 1976 honeymoon. • On May 5, 2002, the comic book adaptation of “Spider-Man” becomes the fastest movie ever to earn more than $100 million at the box office. Its $39 million opening day bested the previous record of $32 million, set by “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in 2001. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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“THE END OF ALZHEIMER’S STARTS WITH YOU!”
By Matilda Charles
Summer Dreams
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) You still might have to deal with some lingering confusion that marked a recent workplace situation. But for the most part, you should now be well on your way to your next project. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new commitment might demand more time than you’d expected to have to give it. But rely on that special Bovine gift for patience, and stick with it. You’ll be glad you did. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re earning the admiration of a lot of people who like the way you handle yourself when your views are on the line. Even one or two of your detractors are being won over. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking your responsibilities seriously is what you do. But ease up on the pressure gauge, and make time for much needed R & R. Start by making this weekend a “just for fun” time zone. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some recently uncovered information might make a change of plans inevitable. If so, deal with it as quickly as possible, and then find out what went wrong and why. What you learn might surprise you. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Aspects favor moving carefully and deliberately when making any significant changes. Could be there are more facts you need to know, which you might overlook if you rush things. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A problem neighbor might be looking to goad you into an action you don’t want to take. Ask someone you both respect if he or she would act as an impartial arbitrator for both of you. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A recent workplace accomplishment hasn’t been overlooked by those who watch these things. Meanwhile, start making travel plans for that much-too-long-deferred trip with someone special. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Those money matters continue to move in your favor. Now would be a good time to start putting some money back into the house, both for esthetic as well as economic reasons. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A changing workplace environment can create job pressures. But, once again, follow the example of your birth sign and take things a step at a time, like the sure-footed Goat you are. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Cheer up. You could soon have the funds you need for your worthy project. Your generous gifts of time and effort are well known, and someone might decide it’s time to join with you. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your inner scam-catcher is right on target, and you’re absolutely right to reject that “too good to be true” offer. Meanwhile, something positive should be making its way to you.
BORN THIS WEEK:
You are generous, and also sympathetic to people who find they need the help of others. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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1. Which Rolling Stones song did Keith Richards partially write in his sleep? 2. Who wrote and sang the theme song to the television show “Welcome Back, Kotter”? 3. Who was “KC” in KC & the Sunshine Band? 4. Which band released “Be-Bop-A-Lula”? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “People always told me be careful of what you do, And don’t go around breaking young girls’ hearts.” Answers 1. “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” in 1965. Richards recorded a few minutes of the riff on a cassette tape player while he was asleep. Next morning the tape contained the music, followed by 40 minutes of snoring. 2. John Sebastian, formerly of the Lovin’ Spoonful, wrote “Welcome Back.” The show’s name had to be changed from just “Kotter” because Sebastian couldn’t find a rhyme for the name. 3. The “KC” was taken from the last name of Harry Wayne Casey, who formed the group in Florida in 1973. 4. Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps, in 1956. 5. “Billie Jean,” by Michael Jackson, in 1983. Although producer Quincy Jones felt the song was “weak” and wanted to leave it off the “Thriller” album, “Billie Jean” became one of the best-selling songs of all time. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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MOVIE FAVORITES: KING KONG
• In 1933, RKO Pictures teamed a colossal gorilla with a tiny blonde and created “King Kong,” the first film to utilize several new special effects. Tidbits has the facts on this bit of monkey business! • In the early years of the Great Depression, movie director Merian C. Cooper approached Paramount Studios with the idea of the giant primate, but was turned down by studio executives. RKO hired Cooper with the promise that his film would be produced. In the first draft of the screenplay, Cooper referred to his title character as “The Beast,” but RKO wasn’t fond of the name. Cooper amended it to “Jungle Beast,” but that also failed to impress. Other titles were considered – “The Eighth Wonder”, “The Ape,” “King Ape,” and simply “Kong,” before “King Kong” was decided upon. • Cooper liked the idea of having a blonde as the damsel in distress, thinking of the contrast between her hair and Kong’s dark fur, and considered Ginger Rogers and Jean Harlow for the role of Ann Darrow. But the part ultimately went to Canadian-born brunette actress Fay Wray, who wore a blonde wig. Wray was told that she would be starring opposite the “tallest, darkest leading man in Hollywood,” and Wray believed that it would be leading man Clark Gable until she was shown a picture of her real co-star! She was paid a salary of $10,000, about $200,000 in today’s dollars. • In the film, Kong was found on Skull Island by a film crew who journeyed to a tropical island to shoot a movie. Kong, fascinated with the movie’s female star, was captured and brought back to New York City for public exhibition.
Stretching Pet Food While in Quarantine
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Because I was possibly exposed to COVID-19 at the grocery store where I work, I have to stay home for 14 days. About three days into my quarantine, I realized that the dog food for my mixed-breed dog “Corky” is running low. I don’t have any family nearby, and I don’t want to make my co-workers nervous by asking them to bring a bag of dog food over. I thought about ordering from that online pet food delivery service, but I think it will take too long. What can I do to tide Corky over? Ð- Sara J., White Plains, New York DEAR SARAH: I feel for ya! My family and I are currently quarantined, too, and we’re finding online ordering of staples and pet food to be challenging. Take stock of exactly how much dry dog food you have left -- literally measure it out cup by cup into a container. Divide the total cups by the number of scoops per day that you give your dog. If the bag has less dry food than you’ll need for 11 more days, you can stretch it out and make sure Corky gets enough calories by combining his dry food with fresh food. Unseasoned, cooked rice and oatmeal, veggies like peas and carrots (but not onions, garlic, grapes or avocado), chicken, beef or salmon (unseasoned) are all safe and healthy options. Replace half to all the kibble per meal with a fresh alternative. Many communities are also spinning up “helping hand” services. Check the website of your local government, online community pages and even the local library’s site to find out if you can contact someone to drop off dog food. Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #18 April 27th 2020 KING KONG (continued): • Director Cooper used the dimensions of a gorilla from the American Museum of Natural History as the draft for the model of Kong. A bust of the head, neck, and upper chest was constructed from wood, cloth, rubber, and bearskin, while inside the figure, metal levers, hinges, and an air compressor controlled the mouth and facial expressions. Each night the skins had to be removed in order to tighten the hinges. The eyes were created from glass and were 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter. Three crew members sat inside to regulate the machinery. A flatcar was used to move the figure from set to set. • Animators also constructed two right hand and arm models from steel, sponge, rubber, and bearskin. One had jointed fingers to enable Kong to grasp the blonde heroine. It was attached to a crane, with Wray in the hand and the fingers closed around her. The crane was then raised 10 feet (3 m). A giant foot was also created to show Kong stomping people. • The models for the Skull Island scenes were just 18 inches (45 cm) high. Larger models were made for the New York scenes in order for the gorilla to appear more menacing. • Kong’s roar was the combination of a tiger roar on tape run slowly backwards against a lion’s roar run forward. Although Kong is the title character, he doesn’t appear until 47 minutes into the movie. • 238,000 feet (72,542 m) of film were shot, but less than 10,000 feet (3,048 m) were used for the final cut. It was in production for 55 weeks. • The film premiered at New York’s Radio City Music Hall and the RKO Roxy across the street on March 2, 1933. Total seating capacity for the two theaters was 9,900. Ten shows a day were run, and in the first four days, 396,000 moviegoers attended with ticket prices ranging from 35 to 75 cents. • Although “King Kong” was the pioneer in several new special effects, at the time of its release there was no Academy Award for visual effects. As a result, the film received no Oscar nominations.
Top 10 Video On Demand 1. Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13) Dwayne Johnson 2. Knives Out (PG-13) Daniel Craig 3. Bombshell (R) Charlize Theron 4. Richard Jewell (R) Paul Walter Hauser 5. Spies in Disguise (PG) animated 6. Uncut Gems (R) Adam Sadler 7. Contagion (PG-13) Matt Damon 8. Frozen 2 (PG) animated 9. Ford v Ferrari (PG-13) Matt Damon 10. Dark Waters (PG-13) Mark Ruffalo Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13) Sony Pictures 2. Frozen 2 (PG) Disney 3. Spies in Disguise (PG) FOX 4. Superman: Red Son (PG-13) Warner Bros. 5. Knives Out (PG-13) Lionsgate 6. Midway (PG-13) Lionsgate 7. Richard Jewell (R) 8. Ford v Ferrari (PG-13) FOX 9. Uncut Gems (R) Lionsgate 10. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle/The Next Level (PG-13) Sony Pictures Sources: comScore/Media Play News (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Q&A with Susan Ashley, MD
The Truth About Stem Cells
Did you read the front page of the Spokesman Review on Sunday? I was flabbergasted! In big letters, proclaiming that stem cells are nothing but “snake oil” and provide no benefit. It was the most ill-informed, misleading and simply untruthful article I’ve ever read. I’m not sure what the author’s agenda on stem cells was, but it was clearly slanted and grossly misleading. In other words - Fake News. The article said there’s no research to substantiate the use of stem cells in medicine, other than bone marrow transplants for leukemia. That any results and testimonials are simply the placebo effect. Really? Tell that to the thousands upon thousands of us who have directly benefited from stem cells in a number of different ways. Most commonly, for joint repair and regrowth of cartilage to avoid joint replacements. How can you fake an MRI showing complete healing of a medial meniscus in a knee, or now plump full cartilage where before there was none? Or how about a colonoscopy showing, for the first time
in a patient with chronic Crohns, complete resolution of the disease? Or an echocardiogram on a patient with heart failure, showing an improvement to normal and complete reversal of the CHF? These are all patients I’ve treated and seen firsthand with stem cells. Tell this to the Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Harvard and Stanford, all of which heavily research stem cells in a multitude of diseases. Stanford has done a great deal of research using stem cells in patients with spinal cord injuries, actually reversing the paralysis when the cells are injected directly over the site of injury. Or how about the American Academy of Cardiology growing a new heart using nothing but stem cells? Yes the heart was not as big as a human heart but it did have 4 chambers and was beating normally. Their conclusion - it’s only a matter of time until organs can be grown perfectly for transplantation, saving thousands of lives annually. We called the Spokesman and asked to be interviewed, as a counter interview and an expert in the area, and as a physician board certified in Regenerative Medicine but they absolutely refused saying “ people can’t just call and say what they want to say in the news, and an opinion from my point of view would not sell papers.” In other words, they do not care about the truth. If you want to learn the truth about stem cells, come to our seminars - we will lay it all out for you: 5:30 at Healthy Living Liberty Lake on May 9, May 21, June 6 and June 18. Please call and RSVP: 509-924-6199 See you there!
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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PRETZELS • In honor of National Pretzel Day on April 26, Tidbits presents the goods on this twisty treat. • Pretzels may be a simple blend of water, flour, and salt, but there’s nothing simple about their history. There are several theories as to their origin, but the most common is that they were invented by an Italian monk in the 7th century. According to legend, the friar folded strips of dough into a shape resembling a child crossing his/her arms in prayer, then baked the dough in the monastery’s oven. Dutiful children who had memorized their prayers would receive one of the treats. • It’s likely that pretzels derived their name from the Latin word “bracellae,” which translates “little arms.” The Germans modified the word to “bretzel.” Other traditions maintain that pretzels were first called “pretiolas,” meaning “little rewards,” for the children’s efforts in their prayers. • Although some modern-day pretzels contain yeast, in the Middle Ages, unleavened pretzels were eaten during Lent, when Catholics were forbidden to eat certain foods. This led to pretzels being associated with Lent and Easter, and the twisted knots were hunted on Easter morning similar to today’s practice of searching for eggs. • By the 1600s, the pretzel’s intertwining loops were a symbol of love, and in some countries, royal couples included pretzels in their wedding ceremonies to seal the marriage bond, an act that may have been the source for the common phrase “tying the knot.” • German immigrants brought pretzels to North America in the 1700s, with many settling in Pennsylvania where they became known as the Pennsylvania Dutch. By the mid-1800s, bakeries were a common site in the state, with Julius Sturgis establishing the first commercial pretzel bakery in 1861 in Lancaster County.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #18 April 27th 2020 PRETZELS (continued): • Sturgis is credited with developing the first hard pretzels, which had a longer shelf life, enabling the factory to ship the product to outlying areas. The industry was so successful that pretzel twisting became the second-highest paying job in Philadelphia in the 1860s, paying two cents per hundred. Only tobacco workers made more. • Pretzel production thrived in Pennsylvania, and it became the center of manufacturing and consumption, an honor it still holds today. About 80% of all American-made pretzels come from Pennsylvania, part of a U.S. industry worth more than $550 million annually. • In 1935, the Reading Pretzel Machinery Company revolutionized the trade when it introduced the first automated pretzel maker. Up until then, all pretzels were still formed by hand, at the rate of about 40 per minute. The machine increased the output to 245 pretzels per minute. • If you’re an average American, you’ll consume about 1.5 pounds (700 grams) of pretzels this year – unless you live in Pennsylvania! Residents of Philadelphia consume about 12 times more pretzels than the average American. Philadelphia loves pretzels so much they have a special park devoted to the twisted knots. An area formerly known as Manayunk Park was renamed in 2004, dubbed as Pretzel Park, featuring pretzel-shaped looped sidewalk paths, and a 6-foot-tall (1.83-m) tall statue of a pretzel.
Spring Garden Saute With its bright colors and flavors, this warm dish of spring vegetables tastes even better than it looks. 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2inch pieces 8 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 1 pound radishes, each cut into quarters Salt and pepper 4 tablespoons snipped fresh chives 1. Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Fill large bowl with ice water; set aside. To saucepot, add asparagus and snap peas; cook 4 minutes. Drain vegetables; cool in bowl of ice water. Drain vegetables well. 2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat margarine on medium until melted. Add radishes, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; cook 10 minutes or until tendercrisp. Transfer to bowl; keep warm. To same skillet, add asparagus, snap peas, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Stir in 2 tablespoons chives. Transfer to serving bowl; arrange radishes around edge. Sprinkle with remaining chives. Makes 10 side-dish servings. Tip: Asparagus and snap peas can be cooked through Step 1 up to one day ahead. Place in plastic storage bag and refrigerate until ready to use. * Each serving: About 45 calories, 2g total fat, 185mg sodium, 5g total carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 3g protein.
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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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