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TIDBITS® TAKES A BATH

by Janet Spencer Come along with Tidbits as we take a bath!

BATHS THROUGH HISTORY • The oldest bathtub ever discovered was made from fired clay found in the Bronze Age ruins of the palace of Knossos on Crete. It dates to 1500 B.C. It sat next to one of the oldest water-flushed toilets ever found. The tub was filled and emptied by hand, having no drain.

• The Romans developed bathing as a central social habit around 300 B.C. By 500 A.D., Rome had around 900 public baths.

• The baths of Caracalla in Rome, built in 212 A.D., held 1,600 bathers at a time and covered 33 acres. The complex included hot, cold, and warm baths, as well as steam rooms, shops, and a library.

They remained in use until an army severed the water supply in 537 A.D. • When the Black Plague wiped out much of Europe’s population in the mid-1300s, bathing fell out of favor because people believed that bathing helped spread the disease.

• Franklin Pierce, the 14th U.S. President (18531857), was the first to have a tub installed in the White House.

• William Howard Taft was the heaviest U.S. president at 332 pounds. Early in his administration he became stuck in the White House bathtub, and subsequently had a larger one installed. (cont)

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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #25 June 17th BATHTUBS (cont) • Around the year 250 B.C. in ancient Syracuse, King Hiero wanted to have his old gold crown melted and made into a new crown. However, he feared the jeweler would cut the pure gold with less expensive silver. The crown would still look the same, but the jeweler would be stealing the royal gold. Hiero asked Greek scientist Archimedes for help.

• Archimedes pondered the question. Then he decided to take a bath. As he got into the overfilled tub, some water splashed on the floor.

That’s when he realized that a body immersed in fluid loses weight equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces— an important law of physics.

He knew that by weighing the amount of water displaced by the crown both before and after it was re-worked, he could tell if the gold had been adulterated. He became so excited that he allegedly rushed naked into the streets of Syracuse, Sicily, shouting “Eureka!” which means “I have found it!” The crown was weighed, the jeweler did indeed steal some gold— and he paid for it with his life.

• On December 28, 1917, H.L. Mencken published a fictitious history of the bathtub in the “New York Evening Mail.” The story told all about how the tub was unknown in America until 1842 when a Cincinnati grain dealer brought one back from Europe. However, doctors said that bathing was a health hazard and legislators passed laws against it. The bathtub did not gain acceptance until Pres. Millard Fillmore supposedly ordered one installed in the White House.

• For years, Mencken watched in awe as his totally fabricated story about bathtubs became part of accepted American history. In 1926, he revealed the story to be a hoax which he published only to lighten things up during the war. People refused to believe the truth, and his history of bathtubs even appeared in the “Dictionary of American History” written in 1970. (cont’d)

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Then add 2 cups of white vinegar and run on a hot cycle with no clothes. * Ever think that jeans and pants take up way too much space folded in drawers? Y.R. from Washington says that to save space, she hangs her pants and jeans on S hooks in her closet. * Want to make fun and interesting pancakes shapes for special occasions or to spice up everyday breakfast? Use metal cookie cutters to easily achieve super-fun shapes. Simply spray pan and inside of the cookie cutter with a nonstick cooking spray and slowly add batter to the inside. Use tongs to flip when stable. * “My chargers and cables always end up tangled and messy looking. My problem was completely solved when I took a few binder clips and threaded the cords though the metal ‘wings,’ which help them stay put. Now I keep a cord by my bedside table and my desk so it’s convenient to charge wherever I am sitting.” -- F.C. in North Carolina Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Wednesday Farmer’s Market Every Wed @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Every second Friday @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Downtown Coeur d’Alene ArtWalk Every second Friday of the month @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Downtown Coeur d’Alene Questions regarding the events call Evelyn at 208.755.9120 or email evelyn2318@gmail.com

BATHTUBS (cont) • Eccentric artist Salvador Dali was invited by a store on 5th Avenue in New York City to design their window display. Dali’s subsequent creation was titled “Night and Day” and featured many unusual pieces. A bed covered with black sheets stood for night; the canopy over the bed was a buffalo with a bloody pigeon in its mouth; and a mannequin lay on the bed covered in cobwebs with its head propped up on fake burning coals. Day was represented by an ermine-lined bathtub filled with water. A mannequin in a gorgeous ballgown was stepping into the tub while looking into a mirror held by two arms sprouting from the floor. Dali set up this whole display, then left for the night. But while he was gone, an employee who thought the display could be improved upon changed the whole set around.

The bed was removed, the decor changed, and the mannequin repositioned. Dali was furious.

He stormed into the store and in protest tried to overturn the tub of water. But he slipped and both he and the bathtub crashed through the plate glass window, landing on the sidewalk. Dali was arrested but given a suspended sentence. He got front page coverage for weeks.

TRUE TUB FACTS • Edmond Rostand was a French writer who hated to be interrupted while he was working, but he did not like to turn his friends away because he was writing. So he spent much of his time writing while in the bathtub— and turned away his friends because he was taking a bath. In 1898 he published “Cyrano de Bergerac.”

• When the script called for actress Claudette Colbert to take a bath in 400 gallons of milk in the 1932 film “The Sign of the Cross,” she agreed to do the scene. Unfortunately the scene took a week to complete and by the end of the week, the 400 gallons of milk had gone sour. (cont)

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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #25 June 17th 2019 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County TRUE TUB FACTS (cont) • A friend gave writer Dorothy Parker a small alligator. She put it into the bathtub until she could figure out what to do with it, then left for an appointment. When she returned, she found this note from the maid: “I have resigned. I refuse to work in a house where there is an alligator in the bathtub. I would have told you this before, but I did not think the matter would ever come up.”

• During the bombing of London in World War II, a young lady was taking a bath when her home was hit by a bomb. The bathtub was thrown in the air and came down upside-down with the girl underneath it. The tub sheltered her from the collapsing rubble. Rescuers were very surprised to find a naked girl unharmed under the bathtub.

• Mark Twain often told folks that he was one of a set of identical twins. No one could tell them apart because they were so similar. One day in the bathtub one of the twins drowned, but no one ever knew which twin it was. Twain would continue, “That was the tragedy. Everyone thought I was the one that lived, but I wasn’t. It was my brother who lived. I was the one that was drowned!”

• The 1929 German comic opera “Neues vam Tage” (“News of the Day”) by Paul Hindemith included a scene in which a lady sang an aria sitting (apparently) naked in a bathtub, surrounded by cotton soap suds. This scene proved so offensive that chancellor Adolf Hitler left the theater in disgust, while other members of his party referred to the work as an example of “degenerate art” and to its creator as a “cultural bolshevik.”

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STRANGE BUT TRUE

by Samantha Weaver * It was Academy Award-nominated actress and comedian Lily Tomlin who made the following observation: “Ninety-eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hard-working, honest Americans. It’s the other lousy 2 percent that get all the publicity. But then -- we elected them.” * You might be surprised to learn that it requires a whopping 30 tons of ore from a gold mine to produce a single gold ring. * You are almost certainly aware of the fact that the Impressionist painter Claude Monet is famous for his paintings of water lilies. However, you may not be aware of the fact that he painted more than 300 pictures of water lilies. The same water lilies, in fact -- and they can be seen today in a pond behind his house. * Those who study such things say that people during the Stone Age used shells and even shark teeth to shave. * If you think about it, you’ll realize that an oldfashioned hourglass has more moving parts than the most expensive luxury watch on the market today. * Researchers conducting a study at the University of California have found that men are more likely than women to use shortcuts. * During the 19th century, first lady Lucy Hayes, wife of Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th president of the United States, was widely known as “Lemonade Lucy.” It seems she was an ardent supporter of temperance and therefore didn’t allow alcohol to be served in the White House during her husband’s four years in office. * For reasons that are still not clear, in the 15th century in Florence, Italy, women were banned from wearing buttons.

Thought for the Day:

“You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.” -- Eleanor Roosevelt (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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COUCH THEATER -- DVD PREVIEWS

By Amy Anderson

PHOTO: Haley Lu Richardson in “Five Feet Apart” Photo Credit: CBS Films

“Five Feet Apart” (PG-13) -- “Riverdale” heartthrob Cole Sprouse heads this modern medical love story as Will Newman, a young man in the hospital for a drug trial. He’s also a charming, if rebellious, artist who aims to woo Stella Grant (played by Haley Lu Richardson), a cystic fibrosis patient in the same hospital in the same drug trial.

Much more ebullient and far less rebellious, she strictly adheres to the “6-foot rule” that dictates the distance she must keep from others to prevent cross-contamination. As Stella relaxes her guard and influences Will to be more diligent in his own care, the pair fall in love -- despite the physical distance they must keep. Was it predictable and sappy? Of course. Do we care? We do not. I am not ashamed to say I cried.

“The Mustang” (NR) -- In her directorial debut, French actress Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre delivers a touching portrait of a hard man and a wild beast who come to terms with themselves in the desert. Matthias Schoenaerts plays Roman, a violent offender in the Nevada prison system. As part of his rehabilitation program, he is offered a chance to break horses by a grizzled horse trainer named Myles (Bruce Dern). As Roman works to control his animal, he simultaneously must control the animal within himself. Schoenaerts is wonderfully emotive and wears every pain and struggle on his sleeve. The countryside is exquisite. Connie Britton supports as a prison psychologist. Hold through the credits for photos of actual program participants and their horses.

“Captive State” (PG-13) -- Two kids in Chicago watch their parents get vaporized in the front seat of the family car while trying to escape an alien invasion. Ten years later, the aliens are in charge and humans have been turned into a subservient class. One of the kids, Rafe (Jonathan Majors), grows up to lead the resistance; the other, Gabriel (Ashton Saunders), is approached by his dad’s expartner Mulligan (John Goodman), now scheming with the aforementioned aliens. Mulligan wants Gabriel to out his brother. With a labyrinth of plot points and a wide range of bit players -Alan Ruck, D.B. Sweeney, Machine Gun Kelly, KiKi Layne -- it feels poorly condensed. It needed either some serious editing or more development time. Limited series, anyone?

“Captain Marvel” (PG-13) -- The latest from the Marvel Cinematic Universe drops this week on DVD, and for those of you itching to get your hands on the Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) origin story for repeated viewing, your wait is over. This PSA is strictly a reminder to choose your shop carefully. DVD versions will have a variety of special featurettes -- including in-depth looks at Nick Fury and Goose the cat -deleted scenes, alternate endings and more. These can vary by retailer. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Dr. Holly Carling

HOW TO KEEP HEALTHY BREASTS So much focus is on breast cancer, conventional treatment for breast cancer, and “early detection” of breast cancer via mammograms and self-exams, but little attention is given to keeping them healthy in the first place.

We can do much to maintain healthy breasts at home with relatively little effort. It needs to become a lifestyle, not just a thing we do at the moment or when someone diagnoses you with breast cancer.

We can divide breast health concepts into 4 categories: Foods, physical activities, self-exams/ massage, and other factors.

Foods rich in minerals and vitamins are, as usual, fundamental to good health. Green leafy vegetables for their rich mineral availability, cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli, collard greens, Bok choy, watercress, arugala, Chinese cabbage, turnips and parsnips) for their general health and anticancer characteristics, and their involvement in liver detoxification. One mineral that deserves particular attention in breast health is iodine.

There is extensive research on the role of iodine and breast health, particularly linked to breast cancer. Iodized salt is not complete enough to help, especially when we have iodine-blockers in our food sources such as bromides (in several white breads, sodas and medications), and fluoride in our drinking water. Vitamins, especially those rich in Vitamin A (yellow and orange fruits and veggies), Vitamin D (cod liver oil, salmon, tuna, mackerel, pork, eggs, mushrooms and beef liver or Vitamin D supplements), Vitamin E

d greens, cayenne pepper, almonds, sunflower seeds, asparagus, and bell peppers, and supplements of Vitamin E complex, not just d-alpha tocopherol), and Vitamin B (beef liver, turkey, tuna, kombucha, whole grains, potatoes, bananas, lentils, chili peppers, beans, nutritional yeast, brewer's yeast, and molasses) are all particularly helpful for keeping healthy breasts.

Foods should be organic whenever possible (which means avoiding foods treated with pesticides, herbicides or hormones with potential carcinogenicity), high in fiber, unrefined, and free of trans fats. Sugar is not healthy for any part of the body and should be used very sparingly. Other foods to consume very sparingly include alcohol, caffeine, and additives.

Other factors that have a role in breast health include getting enough sleep (8-9 hours), keeping stress under control (using yoga, meditation, acupuncture to help), maintaining a healthy weight, with good lean body mass, exercising regularly (3-4 times/week), reducing inflammation (reduce inflammatory foods such as sugar and coffee, use herbs or acupuncture to reduce inflammation), wearing a fairly loose bra, and relaxing and nurturing yourself!

Self-exams are important as well. A colleague of mine had a great concept: He teaches his patients to do regular massages on their breast to maintain good lymphatic health. The focus is on keeping the breasts healthy. When you do this regularly, you will know your breasts quite well, and if something unusual happens to them, you’ll know immediately.

If we focus on good health in general, (as referenced above) healthy breasts will just be the natural outcome!

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 208-7651994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic.

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HOLLYWOOD

By Tony Rizzo

PHOTO: Jim Parsons Photo credit: Monty Brinton/CBS

HOLLYWOOD --

There could have been a season 13 and 14 of “The Big Bang Theory,” but CBS overplayed its hand. At the beginning of season 11, CBS announced there would be only two more seasons of the hit show. Apparently, star Jim Parsons took them at their word.

He returned to Broadway in “The Boys in the Band,” and played Larry Simpson to Zac Efron’s Ted Bundy in “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” for Netflix. By the time CBS decided to go for seasons 13 and 14, Parsons had moved on to other projects. Even though he still narrates “Young Sheldon,” which is a big hit, he must have some major plans, because even the alleged $50 million he would have earned for two more seasons couldn’t change his mind. His estimated net worth is $100 million ... Bazinga! ***

Mel Gibson is back in a big way. He’s completed directing the sci-fi thriller “Boss Level,” with Frank Grillo and Naomi Watts, and began filming “The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection,” the sequel to “The Passion of the Christ” (the 2004 film that grossed $612 million). Jim Caviezel returns in the title role for an Easter 2020 release. But even more ambitious is Mel’s plan to remake Sam Peckinpah’s all-star 1969 classic “The Wild Bunch.” So far he’s roped in Michael Fassbender, Jamie Foxx and Peter Dinklage, late of “Game of Thrones.” *** Not long ago we told you that “Twilight” star Robert Pattinson needed a hit movie to make a comeback from a string of less than successful films. He may have found that vehicle in the dark black and white fantasy horror film “The Lighthouse,” with Willem Dafoe, which was well-received at the Cannes Film Festival.

If that doesn’t do the trick, he’s also completed “The King,” with Timothee Chalamet and Joel Edgerton, for Netflix; “Waiting for the Barbarians,” with Johnny Depp and Mark Rylance; and “The Devil All the Time,” with Riley Keough, Tom Holland and Sebastian Stan, also for Netflix. Now Pattinson’s just signed to star with Michael Caine, Kenneth Branagh and Aaron Taylor-Johnson for director Christopher Nolan in “Tenet,” an action epic revolving around the world of espionage. Nolan also wrote the screenplay. It’s his first film since his epic Oscar nominee “Dunkirk.” *** Not to be outdone, Chris Hemsworth -- riding the crest of “Avengers: Endgame,” “Men in Black: International” (due June 14) and “Dhaka” for Netflix (which he also co-produced) -- is wrestling with Tiffany Haddish in the mismatched buddy/cop comedy “Down Under Cover,” that gets them hilariously into all kinds of trouble.

If Hemsworth thinks he was upstaged in “Endgame” ... just wait! (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Q&A with Susan Ashley, MD

Metformin and Curcumin

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A study published in Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy showed that adding curcumin can enhance the cardioprotective effects of metformin in patients with type 1 diabetes.

The combination resulted in a marked reduction in markers of cardiac injury and inflammation, while improving damaged heart tissue.

Curcumin is a compound found in turmeric, a plant primarily grown in India. It is useful in reducing overall inflammation and in helping with cognitive impairment, clearing the “brain fog” that can affect us as we age.

I like to use turmeric forte as it is highly bioavailable and rapidly absorbed to help with inflammation, including dementia - it can signficantly help memory problems.

If you are on metformin, remember to supplement with B12 as it can cause a B12 deficiency.

Metformin is a commonly prescribed medication used in diabetes. There are many positive effects of metformin, including possibly a reduction in risks of lung cancer. It’s also used in the Anti-Aging world to slow the rate of aging and increasing telomere length, and in reducing insulin to help with weight loss.

Metformin has recently been shown to be cardioprotective, helping reverse the findings of cardiomyopathy, or enlargement of the heart.

It helps to reduce inflammatory changes in the heart as well as build the myocardium.

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 hor-

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1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the smallest country in South America?

2. ASTRONOMY: What is a zenith?

3. BUSINESS: Which car company introduced the Boxster roadster?

4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which magazine features an annual “Dubious Achievements Awards”?

5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Which is the only animal born with horns?

6. THEATER: The character of Stanley Kowalski appears in which play?

7. U.S. STATES: Which state is home to the geyser known as “Old Faithful”?

8. MUSIC: What kind of car was mentioned in The Beach Boys’ song “Fun, Fun, Fun”?

9. HISTORY: In what year was the United Kingdom of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland formed?

10. LITERATURE: Tom Joad is a character in which 20th-century novel?

Answers 1. Suriname 2. The highest point reached by a given celestial object 3. Porsche 4. Esquire 5. The giraffe 6. “A Streetcar Named Desire” 7. Wyoming, in Yellowstone National Park 8. T-bird, or Thunderbird 9. 1801 10. “The Grapes of Wrath” (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Remarkable People ELMER McCURDY

• Elmer McCurdy was born in Maine in 1880.

As a young adult, he travelled the country picking up odd jobs, working mostly in mining and plumbing.

• In 1911, McCurdy decided to rob a train in Oklahoma after hearing that it was carrying a safe containing $4,000. He and two buddies successfully stopped the train and found the safe. Because McCurdy had worked in mining, he had access to nitroglycerin and he used it to blow open the safe. However, he miscalculated the amount needed and ended up destroying not only the safe but also all the paper money inside it. The three men made off with about $450 in silver coins which were largely fused together in the blast.

• Next McCurdy and his gang decided to rob a bank in Kansas by tunneling into a wall at night and placing a nitroglycerin charge next to the vault. Once again the blast was badly bungled, destroying the interior of the bank but failing to blow open the vault. The team made off with some loose change before escaping. Undeterred, the three men decided to rob another Oklahoma train carrying a $400,000 payment destined for the Osage Indian Nation. Unfortunately they accidently held up the wrong train, stopping a passenger train by mistake. They made off with $46 robbed from the passengers and some whisky.

They retreated to a nearby ranch to hide out and consume the whiskey.

• By now there was a price on McCurdy’s head, with a $2000 reward offered for his capture. The local sheriff and his posse tracked McCurdy to the ranch and surrounded it. McCurdy was so drunk that he was unable to put up much of a fight, and died with a single bullet wound to his chest. He was 30 years old when he died in 1911. (cont’d)

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Help Shaggy Dog Beat Summer Heat

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I recently adopted a big, shaggy mutt named “Dover.” I’m pretty new to owning a dog, and I wonder if his thick fur coat will bother him here in the South. What can I do to make sure he’s comfortable? -- Gerry in Macon, Georgia DEAR GERRY: First off, congratulations on your new family member! It sounds like you’re already doting on Dover.

Talk to Dover’s veterinarian about how he should be groomed for summer. Some long-haired dogs do very well in the summer if they’re regularly groomed, their fur is brushed out and trimmed a bit, and they don’t spend a long time outdoors in the heat. Other dogs suffer in their long coats -- they have trouble cooling off, and their skin can get very irritated. I’ve met more than a few that have their fur shaved very short during the warm months.

A couple of other important notes for summertime dog care: Never leave a dog (or any pet) inside of a car, even for a few minutes, even with the window open a couple of inches. Car interiors can quickly become far too hot for pets and overwhelm their ability to cool off. (Remember, dogs don’t sweat like we do to cool off.)

Also, be careful walking your dog on a sidewalk or street in the heat. The pavement can easily burn the treads of their paws, causing pain and sometimes an infection. Opt for a dog-friendly park with lots of green grass instead. Or, put booties on your dog’s paws to protect them from burns.

Send your tips, questions or comments to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

ELMER McCURDY (cont) • McCurdy’s body was taken to the Johnson Funeral Home, where Joseph Johnson embalmed him using arsenic, a preservative used whenever it was likely that it would take a long time for a body to be buried. Johnson was unwilling to undertake the extra cost of burying the body so he waited for someone to claim the corpse. No one ever did. To recoup the cost of the embalming, he propped McCurdy up in a coffin in the back room, and then charged 25 cents admission to see “The Bandit Who Wouldn’t Give Up.” • Five years later, two men showed up at Johnson’s funeral parlor, claiming that they were McCurdy’s brothers. They took the corpse with them, promising a proper burial for their longlost brother. However, they weren’t actually McCurdy’s brothers at all. They ran a carnival and were looking for a good side-show attraction.

McCurdy’s corpse travelled with this carnival until 1922, when the carnival was sold to a new owner.

• McCurdy’s body then spent the next six years traveling among a display of wax replicas of famous outlaws. Next it was passed around various other attractions. It appeared as a prop in a movie; it was part of a wax museum display; it was shown in an amusement park; and then it appeared in a funhouse attraction.

• In 1976, the production crew of the TV show “The Six Million Dollar Man” was filming scenes for an episode called “Carnival of Spies” inside the funhouse when a production assistant moved what he thought was a wax mannequin out of the way. The mannequin’s arm broke off, exposing human bones. Police were called. Detectives worked hard to identify the remains, now thoroughly mummified. Once his history had been traced, McCurdy was buried properly in Guthrie, Oklahoma, under two feet of concrete to ensure his wandering days were done, some 66 years after his death.

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Does This Remind You of Agent Orange?

In the 1960s, the Navy, along with a civilian manufacturer, developed a flammable liquid-fuel firefighting foam called Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) that the Navy began using in 1967. In the 1970s, the manufacturer had concerns about the chemical being found in humans at toxic levels.

In the 1980s, the Air Force began research into toxicity in rats. In the 1990s, the Army Corps of Engineers said the foam was hazardous, and a Navy study determined that AFFF was toxic. In 2011, the Department of Defense finally issued a human health and environmental risk alert. In 2018, the DOD sent a note to Congress about using an alternative foam. This year, the EPA released an action plan. The Navy will begin using a new AFFF formulate in 2020.

The gears of government grind slowly ...

If they knew in the 1970s that the chemical was toxic, what took so long? Pease Air Force Base is an example. Pease closed in 1991 and the water was first tested in 2014. Workers who had been at the base were dying at an accelerated rate, a cancer cluster. Community-wide testing in 2015 showed that everyone had elevated levels of PFAS. The result: The chemicals in the foam, called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), got into the groundwater and wells. People were drinking it.

Once introduced, those chemicals stay put.

They’re called Forever Chemicals because they never go away. Studies indicate that they can cause cancer a decade later, increase cholesterol, interfere with pregnancy and more.

If you served at any military installation since the 1960s, look online for “SSEHRI PFAS Contamination Site Tracker” and find a chart showing the locations of PFOA and PFAS sites. It currently has 210 sites listed. Search online for the Environmental Working Group PFAS map called PFAS Contamination in the U.S. To keep up with news on PFAS, bookmark https://pfasproject. com.

THE ICE BALLOON (cont) • Amid fanfare, the Eagle was launched on July 11, 1897, and encountered problems immediately. The overloaded balloon nearly crashed into the sea. When the drag ropes caught on the ice, they were ripped from their moorings and fell. Relieved of the weight, the balloon rose too high as it drifted out of sight.

•The balloon became sodden with rain and ice and crashed two days later, 65 miles from where it had launched. It landed on pack ice softly enough that all supplies remained intact.

The team tried to sledge and boat to an emergency supply depot that had been arranged in advance, but the ice floe carried them away from land faster than they could travel towards it. While stranded, they kept meticulous diaries and took photos.

• In 1930, a Norwegian sealing ship sailed up to White Island and dropped anchor. Although the island was populated with walruses and seals, ships had previously avoided landing there because it was persistently surrounded by thick pack ice and fog. But the summer of 1930 had been warmer than normal, leaving the island approachable. The ship was short on fresh water. The sailors that were dispatched to find water were surprised to discover an upsidedown boat, covered in ice. Inside the boat was all manner of equipment. Nearby were three scattered skeletons. Later exploration yielded the diaries and the photographs of the doomed expedition. The Eagle had been found. Their diaries and photographs told the tale of a voyage that started in hubris and ended in disaster.

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“THE END OF ALZHEIMER’S STARTS WITH YOU!”

By Matilda Charles

Sodium, Food Labels and Dehydration

It’s time to read food labels again. If you’ve grabbed the same cans off the grocery shelves over the years, there’s every possibility the ingredients have changed. You won’t know what you’re actually getting unless you look.

I’m a fine example of this. I’m a big label reader when I’m picking out food. Once something passes my scrutiny (low sodium is my big one), I feel confident in continuing to buy that food.

Today I decided to compare two flavors of the same brand of baked beans. Imagine my horror when I discovered that the kind I usually eat has a whopping 1,080 grams of sodium per serving.

That’s a significant part of the sodium limit for a whole day. There’s no way I would have chosen that one so long ago. So it’s changed over the years, and I never even knew.

I’m back to scrutinizing every label now, and you should too, at least until you’re confident you know what you’re getting.

Hot weather can bring on high levels of sodium in the blood as well as what we eat. It’s called hypernatremia, and it occurs when we don’t have enough water in our blood to balance the electrolytes. Sodium is one of those. When we drink too little, are taking certain medications, urinate too often or are sweating excessively, everything can get out of balance.

Hypernatremia can be extremely serious, even deadly. Symptoms include extreme thirst, fatigue and confusion. It can sneak up on you.

Run this by your doctor and ask for advice on the amount of water you should drink in a day.

This will vary based on your medications.

Meanwhile, check your food labels and be sure you know what you’re getting. And remember: “Low Sodium” on the label isn’t necessarily true. Read the fine print. (c) 2019 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.

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DONNA’S DAY: CREATIVE FAMILY FUN

By Donna Erickson A Father’s Day Portrait of Pop So many family photos hide in our computers, scrapbooks and photo albums. Some make it into frames on a dresser or piano.

But how about taking a step beyond photos, and display an original portrait on a wall in your home?

This Father’s Day, surprise Dad with a present he’ll love -- a portrait drawn by your child. OK, so, it sounds like a unique gift idea, but how do you draw Dad? I asked Cynthia McGovern, art specialist at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, for a few portrait-drawing tips she uses with her students. She suggests that you encourage your child to feel her face/head contours, nose, cheekbones, eyebrows and ears with her fingers. Together, talk about the location of these features. Combining the tactile, the visual and a little discussion builds on understanding of shape and position. Plus, there is the added benefit and fun of sharing time to look -- really look -- at one another.

Now transfer that knowledge of “face basics” to your own drawing of Dad. HERE’S HOW: -- Take a photo of Dad from the waist up to use as inspiration for the portrait.

-- On the matte side of an 8-inch-by-12-inch sheet of poster board, sketch Dad’s portrait with a pencil. Be sure to include his neck and shoulders so that it doesn’t look like a floating balloon head! Also, add pupils looking in a particular direction when drawing the eyes. For fun, add Dad’s favorite pet, or put a hat on his head of a favorite team or past-time.

-- Go over the pencil lines with a color crayon. Press heavily.

-- Use a standard Crayola water-color paint kit to paint the portrait. Be sure the paint is very watery so that it appears transparent on the poster board. Don’t worry if the paint goes over the crayon lines, as it adds to the natural look of the portrait. Let dry. (Or, simply color with crayons and use watercolors for the background).

FRAME IT UP! Make and decorate a frame made from a cereal box: Cut a large cereal box into two squares or rectangular shapes larger than the portrait you are framing with one piece slightly larger than the other.

The larger of the two pieces is the frame and the small piece is the backing. Cut out the center of the frame to leave an opening for the art to show.

Put a few globs of glue randomly on the frame front, and affix pieces of pasta shells, wheels, rotini, elbows, etc. For a jazzy look, an adult may spray it with gold paint outside. Let dry, then attach the portrait to the backing with tape. Place the frame on top. Tape in place.

Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.”

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COMFORT FOODS MADE FAST AND HEALTHY!

By Healthy Exchange

Macho Burritos

The name says it all -- meaty and spicy, hearty and hot as you like it. Real he-man food!

8 ounces ground extra-lean sirloin or turkey breast 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons chili seasoning 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas 1/2 cup chunky salsa (mild, medium or hot) 1 (8-ounce) can tomatoes, finely chopped and undrained 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 1. Heat oven to 350 F. In a large skillet sprayed with olive oil-flavored cooking spray, brown meat and onion. Add chili seasoning and tomato sauce. Bring mixture to boil. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

2. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the mixture on each tortilla. Roll up tortillas and place on a cookie sheet, seam side down. Lightly spray tops with olive oil-flavored cooking spray.

3. In a medium bowl, combine salsa, undrained tomatoes and parsley flakes. Evenly spoon mixture over tortillas. Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons Cheddar cheese over top of each.

Continue baking for 3 minutes or until cheese starts to melt. Serves 4. * Each serving equals: 232 calories, 8g fat, 17g protein, 23g, carb., 944mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1 Starch.

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1. How did teen idol Ricky Nelson get his start?

2. Maxine Brown recorded “Oh No Not My Baby” in 1964. Name the male artist who did a cover in 1973.

3. Elton John and Tim Rice collaborated on what three songs from “The Lion King”?

4. Which 1984 Bruce Springsteen song was used as candidate John Kerry’s theme song in the 2004 presidential election?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Way down in Louisiana close to New Orleans, Way back up in the woods among the evergreens, There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood.”

Answers 1. He starred in “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” on TV and radio beginning in 1949, along with his entertainment family, then went on to a music career, releasing “I’m Walkin’” in 1957.

2. Rod Stewart.

3. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” “Circle of Life” and “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King.”

4. “No Surrender.”

5. “Johnny B. Goode,” by Chuck Berry, in 1958. It was the first song to talk about making money playing rock ‘n’ roll and is likely autobiographical. (Berry was born on Goode Avenue in St. Louis.) (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

TOP TEN MOVIES 1. Godzilla: King of the Monsters (PG-13) Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga 2. Aladdin (PG) Will Smith, Mena Massoud 3. Rocketman (R) Taron Egerton, James Bell 4. Ma (R) Octavia Spencer, Diana Silvers 5. John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum (R) Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry 6. Avengers: Endgame (PG-13) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans 7. Pokemon Detective Pikachu (PG) Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith 8. Booksmart (R) Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein 9. Brightburn (R) Elizabeth Banks, David Denman 10. The Hustle (PG-13) Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

Top 10 Video On Demand 1. The Upside (PG-13) Kevin Hart 2. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG) animated 3. Cold Pursuit (R) Liam Neeson 4. Isn’t It Romantic (PG-13) Rebel Wilson 5. What Men Want (R) Taraji P. Henson 6. Fighting With My Family (PG-13) Dwayne Johnson 7. The Mule (R) Clint Eastwood 8. The Poison Rose (R) Brendan Fraser 9. John Wick (R) Keanu Reeves 10. The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (PG) animated Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG) Universal/DreamWorks 2. The Upside (PG-13) Universal 3. The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (PG) Warner 4. Cold Pursuit (R) Lionsgate 5. Isn’t It Romantic (PG-13) Warner 6. How to Train Your Dragon Triple Feature (PG) Universal/DreamWorks 7. Aquaman (PG-13) Warner Bros.

8. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG) Sony Pictures 9. The Goonies (PG) Warner Bros.

10. John Wick 1 & 2 Double Feature (R) Lionsgate

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A change of season reinvigorates the Lamb, helping to overcome the effects of a recent slower-paced period. This is a good time to restate your feelings for that certain someone.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might not like using your authority to correct a workplace situation, but that’s what being placed in charge is all about. Besides, you have people ready to lend support if need be.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your creativity continues to run high and helps guide you to make some fine choices in the work you’re doing. Keep the weekend free for those special people in your life.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t be surprised if you experience a sudden spurt of energy strong enough to pull you out of that recent period of indecision and put you back in charge of your own goals.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time for Leos and Leonas to set new goals regarding health, educational choices and possible career moves. The plans you make now could be a blueprint for your future.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might have much to offer a potential employer, but it can all be overwhelmed by too many details. Let the facts about you speak for themselves without any embellishments.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) This is a good week to balance your responsibilities to your work-a-day world with your obligations to the people in your private life. Expect news that could lead to a change in plans.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A changing attitude on the part of a once determined adversary could cause changes down the line. Be prepared to take advantage of an unexpected new opportunity.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You’d be a truly wise Sagittarius to be skeptical about an offer that doesn’t answer all your questions. Even a colleague’s testimonial doesn’t replace facts that aren’t there.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) It’s a good idea to avoid spending on unnecessary purchases this week in order to keep a money reserve against a possible upcoming (but, fortunately, temporary) shortfall.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) More information is what you should demand regarding that workplace situation that recently came to light. Don’t be surprised at who might turn up as one of your supporters.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might still be in a “treading water” mode, but by midweek, a shift in your aspect favors taking a more active role in pushing for the changes you feel are necessary. Good luck.

BORN THIS WEEK:

You exude a warm, caring attitude that comforts everyone who comes into your life. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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