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by Janet Spencer Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful sitcom called “Gilligan’s Island.” A THREE SEASON TOUR • In September of 1964, the S.S. Minnow first set out on its fateful three-hour tour when “Gilligan’s Island” premiered. Even though there were only 99 episodes over the course of three seasons, the iconic sitcom about a group of tourists stranded on a deserted island ran in syndication for decades after the show ended, ensuring its popularity among several generations. • The cast included Bob Denver as Gilligan; Alan Hale, Jr, as the Skipper; Jim Backus as Thurston Howell III; Natalie Schafer as Eunice “Lovey” Wentworth Howell; Tina Louise as Ginger Grant; Dawn Wells as Mary Ann Summers; and Russell Johnson as the Professor. • Gilligan’s full name was Willy Gilligan, the Professor’s name was Roy Hinkley, and the Skipper’s name was Jonas Grumby. • Director Sherwood Schwartz picked the name Gilligan randomly out of a phone book. He wanted the show to demonstrate the ridiculous nature of social strata, showing that on a deserted island, there was no class structure and everyone had to work together. Each character represented a different segment of society. (continued next page)
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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #2 January 14th 2019 THE TINY SHIP WAS TOSSED • Schwartz had an ongoing feud with head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Newton Minow, who once famously called television programming “a vast wasteland.” Because of the feud, Schwartz named the ship “The S.S. Minnow.” • In the untold backstory, the Skipper and Gilligan were both in the Navy during World War II, serving on a destroyer together. A depth charge got loose and rolled down the deck. It would have crushed the Skipper if Gilligan had not pushed him out of the way, and a friendship was born. • Raquel Welch turned down the role of Mary Ann. Jayne Mansfield turned down the role of Ginger. Jerry Van Dyke, following in the footsteps of his older brother Dick, turned down the role of Gilligan because he didn’t want to be part of an ensemble cast, but preferred to be the star of his own show. Later he was cast as the lead in “My Mother The Car.” Carroll O’Connor, who later became famous for his portrayal of Archie Bunker on “All in the Family” tried out for the part of the Skipper but was turned down. • The pilot was filmed in Hawaii in 1963. In the opening credits, you can see a flag in the harbor flying at half mast, because President John F. Kennedy had just been shot. Although the pilot was filmed in Hawaii, the show itself was filmed on a sound lot in Los Angeles. Scenes taking place on the artificial lagoon could not be filmed during rush hour due to traffic noise from a nearby highway. • Bob Denver was familiar to the American audience after spending five years playing the role of beatnik Maynard G. Krebs in the popular sitcom “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.” Months before Gilligan’s Island hit the airwaves, Bob Denver and Tina Louise costarred in the 1964 summer beach flick “For Those Who Think Young.” (cont’d)
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NOW HERE’S A TIP By JoAnn Derson * Studies show that people who eat more fiber take in fewer calories, and if you’re on a healthy mission, take heed: Keep your focus on whole food sources of fiber, like veggies, fresh fruits and nutritious whole grains. * “Make life easier on yourself. Set a timer on your phone when you put a load of laundry in the wash. That way, you can pop it in the dryer right when it’s done. The less time your clothes sit, the better. You’ll be done with your laundry sooner, too.” -- R.R. in Arizona * Cinnamon in the garden? Yep, cinnamon is a natural fungicide, and you can use it on cuts on flowers to help the plant root. Simply dip the cut end in cinnamon powder before rooting. * Use clingwrap over the top of a coffee mug or tumbler in order to take your drink “to go.” Just create a small hole at the edge of the cup for sipping, or poke a straw through the center for easy access. * “I purchased a nice lotion in a very pretty pump bottle. After the lotion was all used up, I repurposed the bottle as a soap dispenser at my kitchen sink. It matches better, and I like having a pump bottle, because it’s easy to get a little bit of soap on your sponge.” -- E.S. in Alabama * “If you have a lot of cans of spray paint, try storing them in a window planter. They are long and skinny, and the right depth to keep cans upright but still be able to see the tops to get the can you need quickly.” -- I.L. in New York 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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January 18 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Live Music with Frank Moore at Mulligan’s Bar and Grille January 19 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4 Year Anniversary Party at Daft Badger Brewing Wow! 4 years! Come celebrate 4 wonderful years with us on Saturday January 19th. Music all day! Questions regarding the events call Evelyn at 208.755.9120 or email evelyn2318@gmail.com
UNCHARTED DESERT ISLE • Dawn Wells as Mary Ann was a lot shorter than Tina Louise, who played the glamorous movie star Ginger. Wells insisted on being costumed in short shorts to show off her legs in an era when belly buttons were not shown on TV. It was the first time in television history that short shorts had been worn. • Dawn Wells was crowned Miss Nevada in 1959, and then got a scholarship to attend the University of Washington where she studied theater. Once she graduated, Wells moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career. Her memoir, published in 2014, is entitled, “What Would Mary Ann Do?” • Natalie Schafer, who played Mrs. Howell, was actually 13 years older than Jim Backus, who played Mr. Thurston Howell III. She had a clause in her contract specifying that there would be no close-ups of her face because she didn’t want her wrinkles to show. Despite being in her mid-60s during production, she did all her own stunts, including fainting, falling, being submerged in quicksand, and jumping into the lagoon. • Schafer played the wife of a millionaire but was also a millionaire in real life, having bought properties on Rodeo Drive when they were cheap and turning an impressive profit when she sold them. • When Schafer died at the age of 90 in 1991, she had no children or other heirs so she left much of her fortune to her teacup poodle, with instructions for the rest to go to the Lillian Booth Actor’s Home after the dog died. A wing of the assisted living facility is now named for her. She also reportedly left some of her money to Dawn Wells, who lived with her and cared for her as she struggled through breast cancer.
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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #2 January 14th 2019 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County HERE ON GILLIGAN’S ISLE • Most of the actors were paid on a straight salary with residual income that ceased in 1968, but Dawn Wells insisted on a clause in her contract guaranteeing residuals from syndication in perpetuity. The clause was granted because no one imagined the show would still be in syndication 50 years later. Dawn Wells and director Sherwood Schwartz were the only ones who continued to reap rewards from the re-runs. Schwartz reportedly earned about $90 million from the show before his death in 2011. • In 1974, Schwartz attempted to recreate the popularity of Gilligan’s Island using the same scenario in a Wild West setting. The result was “Dusty’s Trail,” about a covered wagon that gets separated from its wagon train and ends up lost in the wilderness. It starred Bob Denver as the bumbling assistant to the wagon master, played by Forrest Tucker (of “F Troop” fame) who is traveling with a rich couple, a brainiac, a farm girl, and a bombshell. The show tanked after one season, though four episodes were stitched together to make the 1976 movie “The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West.” • There was a reunion movie in 1978 called “Rescue from Gilligan’s Island” and another in 1979 called “Castaways on Gilligan’s Island.” Both enjoyed high ratings. The third and final reunion movie, “The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island,” released in 1981, bombed. • Schwartz had plans for a fourth movie in which the castaways learn that a nuclear war has destroyed human civilization. They hear it on the radio, and Gilligan breaks the radio just before a disclaimer comes on saying there was no nuclear war after all. The movie was never made.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE by Samantha Weaver * In this time of bitter partisan rivalries, it would be well to remember the following sage observation: “Do not trust to the cheering, for those persons would cheer just as much if you and I were going to be hanged.” The man who first made that observation was Lord Protector of England Oliver Cromwell, considered by some to be a hero of liberty, by others to be a regicidal dictator. He died in 1658, probably from septicemia. He was so reviled that, three years later, his body was exhumed so that he could be posthumously executed, his body thrown into a pit and his head displayed on a pole outside Westminster Hall. * Those who study such things say that if all the gold in the world were combined in one lump, it would result in a cube that measures 20 yards on each side. * The acids in your digestive system are so corrosive that your stomach must produce an entirely new lining every three days. * You might be surprised to learn that the mother of Sir Winston Churchill, that quintessential icon of Britishness, was actually born an American in Brooklyn, New York. Lady Randolph SpencerChurchill, nee Jeanette Jerome, was a socialite, and it is through her that Winston Churchill is related to his wartime ally, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The prime minister and the president were seventh cousins, once removed. * If you’re planning to travel to Washington state with nefarious plans, here’s an interesting law to keep in mind: Any motorist with criminal intent is required to stop before entering a town and inform the chief of police of his or her presence.
Thought for the Day:
“The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense.” -- Tom Clancy (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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COUCH THEATER -- DVD PREVIEWS By Amy Anderson
PHOTO: Blythe Danner, Hillary Swank in “What They Had” Photo Credit: Bleecker Street “What They Had” (NR) -- “What They Had” captures the sweet heartbreak of loving someone who is slipping away, and the impossible decisions that we must make in the twilight years of our lives. Bridget (Hillary Swank) is called home to Chicago when her mother (Blythe Danner) takes off down a snow-covered lane. Her father (Robert Forster) is in denial about his wife’s Alzheimer’s disease, and her brother (Michael Shannon) plays caregiver to Mom and Dad, yearning for more out of life. Meanwhile, Bridget can’t help but compare the unshakeable love of her parents to her own cold marriage. It’s moving and never strays into sappy. “Mid90s” (R) -- Jonah Hill makes his directorial debut with this homage to the Los Angeles skate rat scene in 1996. It’s accurate and evocative, rich with a certain offhand nostalgia -- youth is youth and struggle is struggle, no matter your background or pursuits. Here, we follow Stevie (Sunny Suljic), who is 13 (as was Hill in 1996), but who looks much younger. He’s left much to his own devices by his hardworking single mom (Katherine Waterston) and older brother Ian (Lucas Hedges), so he befriends a group of slightly older, cooler -- whatever that means -- street skaters at a local skate shop. Their adventures are dramatic and mundane, recalling the crass antics of early teenhood and the bonds created under its mesmerizing spell. “Monsters and Men” (R) -- Writer/director Reinaldo Marcus Green offers a study in consequences, where no action is exempt. A tense situation on a street corner of Brooklyn ends with one black man dead at the hands of white police officers, and another man who filmed the event facing the terrible choice between speaking out about the injustice and staying silent to protect his family. The impact of the decision is seen from the different perspectives -- a black cop struggling with the actions of his colleagues, a young athlete who is called to action, and others. Well done and poignant performances by John David Washington, Anthony Ramos and Chante Adams. “Hell Fest” (R) -- College cutie Natalie (Amy Forsyth) is home for a visit and, conveniently, a traveling horror-themed amusement park is in town. And it’s Halloween! So of course, Natalie and her friends, and their charming boyfriends, are going. Also conveniently, a masked serial killer decides rightfully that this Hell Fest would be a great time to just openly start killing people -- and Natalie’s group is at the top of the list. It’s a great and terrifying idea, especially since these types of amusements (sans live killers) exist. But it’s a terribly executed film, and you’d have to really love “scary” movies to find it enjoyable. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Dr. Holly Carling
It’s Great to Depurgate
Volunteer Greeter with AARP Tax-Aide Program My first experience with AARP Tax-Aide started about 25 years ago when I stopped by just to ask a question. I was really surprised to see the positive attitude and friendliness. When I retired, I needed something to keep me busy and also something that was interesting, and by then Tax-Aide was doing my taxes and they said they needed help so I told them I would like to help. I have now been volunteering my service for 8 years and enjoy every minute. There are some really busy days and I just think of these days as a challenge. I really enjoy the different personalities that I am exposed to and this puts a smile on my face. AARP TAX-AIDE WANTS YOU Diane B, Dalton Gardens, Idaho For more information, and a chance to experience that ‘WOW’ feeling that comes from volunteering, contact Warren at 208-765-6589 or at warrenfisher@prodigy.net or check out our link http://www.unitedwayofnorthidaho.org/taxprep
To depurgate is to cleanse, purify, purge, undirty, clean, rinse. In the spring we depurgate our homes, but January is the best time to depurgate our bodies. Over the past 2-3 months we have overloaded our bodies with the sweetness of the holidays. Many have gained weight, were and maybe still are, stressed to the max, tired and sluggish. January brings new hope. New resolutions to do better, to get the weight and energy back under control. The problem is, now with too many “luxury” foods, it’s hard to stop and get the diet back under control. Let’s face it, the foods of the past season are delicious! Many times, we only eat them this time of the year, making them special. Then we face the addiction. The cravings. The solution is easy. Depurgate. By being on a controlled body cleanse, we rein in the foods that are not supporting our goals to be healthy (the number one New Year’s resolution). We use herbs, fiber, protein and other nourishing foods to cleanse the toxic byproducts of the holiday junk foods (and from years past) and take the burden off the body. There are many cleanses (also known as detoxes and detoxification programs) to choose from, but choosing the right one is important. How do you know? There are several important factors. First, for an annual or semi-annual cleanse, it should run about 21-28 days. This is important because it is long enough to not have drastic side effects, and long enough to do a thorough cleansing.
There are good 10 Day Programs, but these are specialty ones, not full body cleanses. A good cleanse addresses the liver, gallbladder, intestines, kidneys, blood and lymph. It makes sure your bowels are moving and doesn’t cause a lot of bloating or abdominal discomfort as the waste products are eliminated. Even better, it does all this while you feel energized, light, and your body feels so much better. It nourishes the body the same time it cleanses it. This is extremely important. A fast, consuming only liquids, doesn’t do this well. Food, nourishment, is important. One really important nutrient, often eliminated in lesser cleanses, is protein. Not just any protein, but raw protein. Raw (low temperature, non-chemical processed) protein powders are used in the best of the cleanses. If it doesn’t say “raw” on the protein powder it’s not raw, and potentially an irritant. A good cleanse eliminates anything that is an irritant. Most protein powders won’t suffice. We also eliminate inflammatory foods such as most carbs, and especially sugar, wheat and trans fats (such as margarine (anything in a tub!), partially hydrogenated fats, and oils such as canola, vegetable, soy & corn). And finally, a good cleanse activates the liver’s Phase II Detoxification pathway. Without that, you just recycle your wastes. This is the time to cleanse. Depurgate and feel great!
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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SALOME’S STARS FOR RELEASE WEEK OF JAN. 21, 2019 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you’re getting kudos and other positive reactions to your suggestions, don’t let the cheers drown out some valid criticisms. Better to deal with them now than later. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Following your keen Bovine intuition pays off, as you not only reassess the suggestions some people are putting in front of you, but also their agendas for doing so. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You continue on a high-enthusiasm cycle as that new project you’ve assumed takes shape. You’re also buoyed by the anticipation of receiving some good news about a personal matter. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your eagerness to immerse yourself in your new assignment is understandable. But be careful that you don’t forget to take care of that pressing personal situation as well. LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time to learn a new skill that could give a clever Cat an edge in the upcoming competition for workplace opportunities. Enjoy the arts this weekend with someone special. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You could risk creating an impasse if you insist on expecting more from others than they’re prepared to give. Showing flexibility in what you’ll accept could prevent a stalemate. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Although you can weigh all factors of a dispute to find an agreeable solution for others, you might need the skilled input of someone you trust to help you deal with an ongoing situation of your own. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The good news is that your brief period of self-doubt turns into a positive “I can do anything” attitude. The better news is that you’ll soon be able to prove it. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good time for Sagittarians to start making travel plans while you still can select from a wide menu of choices and deals, and not be forced to settle for leftovers. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Like your zodiacal sign, the sure-footed Goat, you won’t allow obstacles in your path to keep you from reaching your goal. Don’t be surprised by who asks to go along with you. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Let your head dominate your heart as you consider the risks that might be involved in agreeing to be a friend’s co-signer or otherwise act as his or her backup in a financial matter. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Prioritize: Resolve to close the door and let your voicemail take your phone calls while you finish up a task before the end-of-week deadline. Then go out and enjoy a fun-filled weekend. BORN THIS WEEK: Your capacity for care and compassion helps to bring comfort to others. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
ForofAdvertising TIDBITS Kootenai County,Call Idaho(334) Issue #2505-0674 January 14th 2019 DONNA’S DAY: CREATIVE FAMILY FUN By Donna Erickson
Make Firestarters With Recycled Candles
Sometimes, as I’m pulling candle stubs and melted wax from candlesticks and votive holders at the end of the holidays or a birthday party, I think about how another celebration has passed. Picking through the leftover wax, I remember the happy moments all over again. Those candle bits also can continue to offer pleasure as firestarters in your wood-burning fireplace. Here’s the stuff you need: -- nature finds such as bark, twigs and small pinecones -- 1 tin can, such as a large soup can with lid removed (pinch rim of the can with pliers to form a spout for easy pouring) -- saucepan -- candle stubs, extra paraffin if needed (available in the canning section of supermarkets and craft stores) -- muffin tray -- paper muffin liners -- candle wicking (available at craft stores -- also use wicking remaining from melted candle wax) Here’s the fun: -- Take a walk outside with your kids to pick up some of nature’s treasures, such as small pinecones, bark fallen on the ground and twigs. -- When you get inside, an adult should fill a saucepan with a few inches of water and set the tin can in the center. Put candle stubs and a chunk of paraffin (if needed) in the can. As water gets hot, the wax will melt quickly. Stir occasionally, keeping a constant eye on it, since it is flammable. -- Meanwhile, your kids may fill a muffin tray with paper liners. Using a potholder, an adult should lift the tin can out of the water, let contents cool down and then pour about half an inch of wax into each muffin cup. -- Now consider your wicks. If you have a longer one from a melted candle, you might want to use that, or use fresh ones from the craft store. Place a 3- to 4-inch wick in the wax in each cup so that the wick hangs out on the side, then set a medium-size pinecone in each cup. -- Pick through outdoor finds and design an arrangement, quickly placing a few twigs, leaves and bark into the rapidly hardening wax. Once the nature collage is complete, add a little more liquid wax, if you wish. Let harden. Store in a recycled net produce bag or arrange in an attractive basket or bowl near your fireplace. -- To use, an adult should place one firestarter between kindling and logs in a wood burning fireplace and light the wick. It will quickly ignite the kindling. Safety Note: The firestarters are not intended for gas fireplaces. Never leave a fire unattended and keep out of the reach of children. 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.” (c) 2019 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.
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Q&A with Susan Ashley, MD
Opioids and Suicide
Anyone who has listened to or read the news knows that we have an opioid crisis on our hands. Opioid drugs include hydrocodone, oxycodone, oxycontin, fentanyl, morphine and dilaudid. Basically the pain medications, powerful prescription drugs that, for the vast majority, should be prescribed only short term for acute pain usually resulting from surgery. These drugs are so powerful, however, that some become addicted to them, and quickly. Then it becomes a desperate attempt to find them, which often leads to buying them on the street. Since this is quite expensive, some then turn to heroin, a much cheaper alternative to opioids and also highly addictive. A recent study by the University of Michigan has reported that the rate of suicide and drug overdose rates are double the rate today than just 17 years ago. The number of deaths from suicides and unintentional overdoses rose from 14.7/100,000 to 33.7 since the year 2000. When adjusted to include only suicides and overdoses listed as being caused by opioids these cause were found to account for 41$ of such deaths in 2017, jumping up from 17% in 2000. Last year opioids were implicated in over 2/3 of all unintentional deaths and 1/3 of all overdose related suicides. These statistics include drugs bought illegally and those prescribed by doctors.
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Increases in overdose and suicide death rates in the past 2 decades parallels the rise in opioid painkiller prescriptions, and later the use of heroin and illegally manufactured fentanyl. Men had death rates twice as high as women; rates of suicide were highest among white men and American Indian/ Alaska Native men, and the risk of suicide and overdose increased in those with mental health conditions. Their conclusion? Tapering those on high dose regimens of opioids and those showing signs of misuse, and helping with medication assisted treatment, including such drugs as naloxone or suboxone. Of course what happens then is becoming dependent on these drugs instead. This is the pharmaceutical’s answer to the problem, to prescribe another drug that must then be given for the rest of their life. Of course! - it benefits them to a great degree. Instead, consider NAD. Given IV over 10-12 days, it minimizes withdrawal and eliminates the cravings for drugs with over 90% effectiveness. There is nothing else like it on the market! In addition, it is brain restorative, helping to heal the areas of the brain damaged by substance abuse, and providing mental clarity while decreasing anxiety and depression. The opioid crisis is truly a health-care crisis, and tragic in so many ways. It destroys not only individual’s lives but whole families, and impacts all of society as 80% of crime is due to drug use. NAD should be used in every rehab and mental health facility but, sadly, most providers are not even aware of it. Find out more at our upcoming seminar on Jan. 22nd at 6PM, at the Holiday Inn Express in the Spokane Valley, off the Pines exit.
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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1. LITERATURE: Which 20th-century novel begins with the line, “All of this happened, more or less”? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What are the two flowers traditionally associated with the month of December? 3. FOOD & DRINK: What is cardamom? 4. GEOGRAPHY: In which country is Mount Kilimanjaro located? 5. U.S. STATES: Which state’s slogan is the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”? 6. TELEVISION: What was Archie Bunker’s nickname for his wife Edith in “All in the Family”? 7. CHEMISTRY: What is the lightest element? 8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What was the Secret Service code name for President Jimmy Carter? 9. MUSIC: Which 1980s movie features the song “The Power of Love”? 10. LANGUAGE: What does the name “Volvo” mean in Latin? Answers 1. “Slaughterhouse-Five,” by Kurt Vonnegut 2. Narcissus (paperwhite) and holly 3. A spice 4. Tanzania 5. Minnesota 6. “Dingbat” 7. Hydrogen 8. “Deacon” 9. “Back to the Future” 10. “I roll” (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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REMARKABLE PEOPLE SHAVARSH KARAPETYAN • Shavarsh Karapetyan was born in 1953 in Armenia and grew up in the city of Yerevan when Armenia was part of the Soviet Union. He was athletic and joined the swim team. • Although he was a good swimmer, he didn’t have the right body build to win top honors. Then a friend suggested he look into a new sport called fin swimming. In fin swimming, competitors use various types of swim fins to run races either on the surface or submerged, either with snorkels, SCUBA gear, or nothing at all. Karapetyan excelled at it. • Within six months of beginning his training, he had become master fin swimmer of the Soviet Union; two months later he was master of the international class; and six months after that he was the European fin swimming champion having broken 11 world records. • Then, tragedy struck and he was cut from the team. He didn’t know if it was because he was Armenian, or because someone had been bribed to kick him off the team. Rather than quit the sport, however, his response was to start training twice as hard as before in order to show them what a mistake they had made. • Training consisted of running long distances with 40 pounds (18 kg) of sand strapped to his back, climbing steep hills while carrying his brother on his shoulders, and extending his lung capacity by hyperventilating with five deep breaths before plunging under the water for as long as he could stay submerged.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Call Idaho Issue #2 505-0674 January 14th 2019 For Advertising (334) SHAVARSH KARAPETYAN •There had been a pickpocket on board the trolley who wanted to be let off. When the driver refused, the thief hit him in the head, knocking him out, and sending the trolley into the lake. It came to rest 80 feet (25 m) from the shore at a depth of 33 feet (10 m). •Karapetyan jumped into the lake, yelling for his brother to help. Using the trolley’s electrical antenna to guide him, he swam to the trolley and kicked out a window. The glass cut his legs. He reached in, grabbed someone, then launched himself off the roof of the trolley towards the surface. He handed the person off to his brother on the surface, who loaded the victim onto one of the boats that had responded. Karapetyan took five deep breaths and returned for another victim. • He did this 35 times, taking about 30 seconds for each trip. Silt obscured his vision. Once he grabbed a loose seat, a fact that haunts him today: “I could have saved another person.” • Finally, rescue teams handed him a rope and asked him to fasten it to the trolley. He broke out a second window, and threaded the rope through the two broken windows. The trolley was hauled to the surface within 45 minutes of the crash, but it was too late. Of the 35 people Karapetyan rescued, 20 survived. • In 1982 a Russian tabloid ran an article about his heroic rescue. He received 60,000 fan letters. In 1978, an asteroid belt was named after him. Today he lives in Moscow where he owns and manages a shoe store called “Second Breath.” Karapetyan later received a UNESCO “Fair Play” award for his heroism.
Do Dogs Really Need Coats in Winter?
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: You recently addressed someone leaving a dog out in the cold. Your answer was great, except that I wonder about putting a warm vest on the dog. It is my understanding that dogs have two layers of skin with air in between, which helps heat their body and keep them warm. When you add a coat or vest, it presses down on the air pocket and causes them to be colder. Am I wrong? -- Suzanne, via email DEAR SUZANNE: Well, while dogs’ skin does help regulate their temperature, their fur plays a much bigger role in insulating them from the cold. You’re probably thinking of a dog’s double-layered winter coat, where air between the thick undercoat and the top fur helps regulate body temperature. Some breeds of dog have much thicker undercoats, such as Huskies and Malamutes. Most of us have seen pictures or video of sled dogs, for example, who rarely wear coats while working or at the end of the day. Their bodies generate plenty of heat while they’re active, and their undercoat insulates them from the cold when they’re at rest. They’re also acclimated to their outdoor environment. Some other dogs don’t do well at all in belowfreezing temperatures -- some are small and short-haired, for example, or they’re in poor health, or they’re very young, or they are just not accustomed to spending long periods outside. The most important factor in deciding what your dog needs is you. For a 20-minute walk outside, most healthy dogs don’t need a coat. However, if your dog gets cold quickly or appears to be suffering even after a short time outside, it’s worth trying a well-fitted vest or sweater. Send your questions or pet care tips to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE • The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest roadway bridges in the U.S. It connects Manhattan and Brooklyn, spanning the East River. Construction started in 1869 and it was completed 14 years later. It has a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m). Over 600 laborers worked on the bridge, and 27 of them died during construction. The bridge cost $15 million, equivalent to $320 million today. • To construct the bridge pilings under water, engineers dropped huge metal tanks to the sea floor and then pumped compressed air into them. Divers would descend to the air-filled tanks, where they could work freely on the footings. But when the workers rose to the surface of the water again, they frequently had sudden attacks of joint pain, which caused them to walk stiffly bent over. • In the fashion of the day, women tended to wear corsets that were so tightly laced that they were unable to stand up straight. This posture was called the “Grecian Bend.” Because the stance of the deep sea workers resembled the posture, they too were said to have the Grecian Bend. The term was shortened and is now called “the bends.” • John Roebling was the engineer, but when his foot was crushed by a ferry, he contracted tetanus and died, whereupon his son took over. When his son was so incapacitated by the bends that he could no longer work, his wife Emily took over. When the bridge was finished, she was the first to cross it. • On opening day, the mayors of Brooklyn and Manhattan met in the center and locked arms as part of a spectacular celebration. Special trains had brought thousands from Long Island and Philadelphia to see the novel bridge. In the first day alone, 150,300 people made the crossing. (continued next page)
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The VA Is All Ears Between the fall of 2017 and September 2018, 1.6 million of us were surveyed about our trust in Department of Veterans Affairs health care after we’d had an outpatient appointment for anything from physical therapy and primary care to cardiology and mental health. A VA press release says that our trust level in VA health care rose 2.4 percent during that period. The trust number now is at 88 percent, with a VA target goal of 90 percent by September 2019. There’s another number, however, buried in the actual survey results, that might be even more important. Respondents were asked to reply on a scale of 1-5 (Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree) to the following statement: “I trust VA to fulfill our country’s commitment to Veterans.Ó The current tally for that is only 67 percent. Per the survey’s goal statement, the VA is hoping to raise that number to 90 percent in one year. Your best bet: If you receive a non-medical VA benefit or service and you get one of those surveys, respond. Fill it out. Be honest. A typical VA survey might get only a 20 percent response rate. If there’s space to leave comments, do that. If you’re a veteran, caregiver, dependent or service provider (for example, a funeral home), and if you have an email address on record with the VA, you’ll likely get an email invitation to participate within the quarter. If you’re a veteran and you receive a health-care service, you’ll likely get your email invitation to fill out the survey within two weeks. Right now, they’re listening. Don’t let them set policy or rules (or budget) based on the opinion of only 20 percent of those surveyed. Make sure your voice is heard. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE (cont) •It was by far the longest bridge in the world at the time, and 50% longer than any suspension bridge ever attempted. In the previous decades, dozens of failed suspension and iron bridges had collapsed around Europe and the U.S., killing hundreds. Since this was the first suspension bridge to use steel cables, it was new, unproven technology. •Tragedy struck only six days after the bridge was opened to the public. On May 30, 1883 a woman tripped and fell while descending the wooden stairs on the Manhattan side of the bridge. Apparently, this caused another woman to scream at the top of her lungs, which caused those nearby to rush towards the scene to see what was wrong. The commotion sparked a chain reaction of confusion, as more and more people panicked and mobbed the narrow staircase, creating a massive pileup. Thousands were on the promenade, turning the situation deadly. • The bridge was suspended 135 feet (41 m) above the water, and terrified pedestrians were convinced the bridge was about to collapse. They scrambled for the exit, trampling one another, and trapping people against the iron fences that lined the narrow promenade. Twelve people died on the stairs, and more than 35 were wounded. • The following year, P.T. Barnum reassured the public of the bridge’s safety (while publicizing his circus) by leading a parade of 21 elephants and 17 camels over the bridge to prove the sturdiness of the construction. The bridge actually had a capacity of 18,700 tons, or over 2,500 African elephants. • More than 150,000 vehicles, 4,000 pedestrians, and 3,100 cyclists cross the Brooklyn Bridge each day. So rest assured next time you cross the Brooklyn Bridge, but please be careful on the stairs.
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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #2 January 14th 2019
By Matilda Charles
Study: Puzzles, Games Don’t Boost Brain After being told for years that doing daily crossword puzzles or other types of brain stretchers would help maintain our cognitive abilities, researchers now say it isn’t so. Specifically, researchers at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland wanted to look at whether “intellectual engagement” can help to offset age-related cognitive decline. Their conclusion was that late-life ability was based on early life ability and engagement along the way. In other words, the more intellectual ability we start with, the more likely we are to engage in mental activities throughout our lives, so we have a higher “starting point.” However, intellectual engagement doesn’t help maintain cognitive ability later in life, it just lets mental decline start later. Assuming they’re wrong in their conclusions (after all, there were only some 500 study participants), there are any number of ways to maintain our cognitive abilities. Here are two ideas: -- Take a daily newspaper. While the cost of a paper has gone up over the years, you can often get an electronic version for only one-third the price. With a tablet or iPad, you can sign on every day, and best of all, with a swipe of the fingers you can increase the size of the text. -- Consider buying one of those page-per-day calendars that can sit right on the kitchen table. Over breakfast you peel off the new date and have a fresh puzzle to work on while you eat. Check Amazon for a wide variety of puzzle types and put “puzzle calendar 2019” in the search box. Click on each one for a sample. Choose from brain games, crossword, Sudoku, Wheel of Fortune and more. If you have a bookstore near you, it will likely have these too. I think we can prove those researchers wrong.
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Q&A: NATIONAL AGING EXPERT TALKS ABOUT HOW TO AVOID DEVELOPING DEMENTIA IN OLD AGE Courtesy Timothy R. Jennings: Dr. Timothy R. Jennings says people can do a lot to protect their brains from dementia. And it’s not too late to get started. SALT LAKE CITY — Even genetics aren’t set in stone when it comes to dementia, which is good news for America’s more than 46 million seniors ages 65 and older. Choices do make a difference, with nutrition, exercise and sleep all playing a role in healthy aging. And it’s never too late to start. Dr. Timothy R. Jennings, board-certified psychiatrist, brain expert and author of “The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind,” says those who think dementia, disability and dependence are just part of growing old don’t know there are strategies almost anyone can undertake to age well and maintain a healthy brain. “If you live a different way, you can live long without dementia.”… Deseret News (DN): So what’s the view from 30,000 feet on aging well? Timothy R. Jennings (TRJ): The big overview is physical exercise, healthy lifestyle and food choices. The two diets that have been shown to correlate with better brain volume, better cognition, better memory and reduced dementia rates are the plant-based diet and the Mediterranean Diet. Then mental stress management — learning how to unwind and relax. A lot of things correlate: healthy families, learning how to resolve conflict well and not hold grudges, how to forgive people who have done you wrong, weekly sabbath rest experiences, meditation on a regular basis. All of them work in the same vein, learning how to turn off the brain’s stress circuitry. Breaks from the rat wheel have a profound healthy effect on us. And also sleep. Sleep is a physical requirement along with food, water and air. It is important to manage sleep well and get unmedicated sleep. DN: At a certain point, is it too late to impact brain health? TRJ: That point would be late-stage dementia. Multiple studies have shown benefits for people with mild cognitive changes who do not meet criteria for dementia but have symptoms that are measurable — forgetfulness or being slower at cognitive tasks. If those people start exercise; a diet that moves away from being an oxidative diet (the junk food, the fat food, the high-sugar diet, fried foods) and toward more plant-based diet; do stress management; and get sleep — if they do all those things, those people will not progress to dementia. At worst, they maintain. Some of them even improve. Dr. Timothy R. Jennings says people can do a lot to protect their brains from dementia. And it’s not too late to get started. DN: What about people who can’t walk daily? TRJ: If I had a patient who couldn’t walk, I would refer them to a physical therapist or their primary care doctor, send them to work with a trainer, get them into a pool of water, do something with their arms with weights or other types of activities that their bodies can handle. Very few can’t do something… DN: So is the rate of dementia related to obesity and inactivity? TRJ: They are just separate manifestations of an underlying process, and that is oxidative stress on the body, which drives insulin resistance. The underlying pathology is a chronic inflammatory state either from chronic worry, negative thinking, running the rat race, not getting enough sleep, unhealthy food choices — all of it really fuels the same path in our body… DN: Tell us about sleep. The brain is 2 to 3 percent of body weight but uses 20 percent of the body’s energy. It’s highly metabolic, burning a lot of fuel. And it has a lot of waste products or byproducts to be cleared. If waste products don’t clear, they become inflammatory and oxidizing molecules that cause damage. During sleep, the neurons of our brain expel the byproducts of metabolism to be cleared out of the brain. If we have chronic sleep deprivation — night in, night out not getting enough sleep — it’s clear that increases our risk of dementia as we age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30 percent of Americans are chronically sleep-deprived… DN: What about nutrition? TRJ: The best thing you can do is eat a plant-based diet. Lots of colors and berries, carrots, yams, greens. The more colors, the better. The closer to its natural state, the better. Steam rather than microwave, those types of things. When you sear food at very high temperatures or fry things, you cause advanced glycation end-products, where glucose binds to molecules it shouldn’t bind to, and those become oxidizing and damage body tissues… DN: What are the best exercises for brain health? TJR: Exercise can be nothing more than walking. We’re looking to try to get 150 minutes a week… DN: Any other advice? Hormone replacement therapy has been shown to be beneficial if initiated within five years of menopause. After five years, it can cause problems. Then stress. Many people are so busy they never take time to rest. Some work five days a week, then yard work and housework the other two. But the data shows if you take one day a week off where you actually decompress, where you unwind with family, maybe go to church or out in nature, that has a remarkable, remarkable inflammatory-lowering cascade. It turns off your amygdala, it alters gene expression in healthy ways and promotes longevity. (By Lois M. Collins, Deseret News, Published: December 26, 2018 10:07 am) (The rest of the article at https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900047995/qanda-national-agingexpert-talks-about-how-to-avoid-developing-dementia-in-old-age.html) Contact Linda Davis, 208-755-3637 for a tour when the time is right for your loved one and for your family
Linda Davis Director of building relationships.
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* On Jan. 24, 1848, a millwright named James Marshall discovers gold along the banks of Sutter’s Creek in California, forever changing the course of history in the American West. Within months, the world’s largest gold rush had begun.
By Mick Harper 1. Which group wrote and released “Hello, Goodbye”? 2. Name the group that released “Heart Full of Soul.” 3. Which band released the 1974 version of “Three Ring Circus”? 4. Name the R&B artist who wrote and released “I’ve Got So Much to Give.” 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “For a while to love was all we could do, We were young and we knew, In our eyes were alive.” Answers 1. The Beatles, in 1967. As is typical with their music, the credits say Lennon-McCartney, but it was written by Paul McCartney alone. 2. The Yardbirds in 1965. It was their first single after Eric Clapton left and was replaced by Jeff Beck on guitar. First versions used a sitar, but they preferred the sound of a fuzz box. 3. Blue Magic, a soul group out of Philadelphia. 4. Barry White, in 1973. 5. “After the Love Has Gone” by Earth, Wind & Fire, in 1979. The song was used in an episode of “WKRP in Cincinnati” about The Who concert disaster where locked doors resulted in 11 people being killed in the stampede to get in.
SPORTS QUIZ By Chris Richcreek 1. In 2017, Pittsburgh’s Josh Bell set the National League record for most homers in a season by a rookie switch-hitter (26). Who had held the previous mark? 2. Two Texas Rangers pitchers tossed a no-hitter during the 1970s. Name either one. 3. Between 2007 and 2017, how many of the 11 Heisman Trophy winners were either freshmen or sophomores? 4. Name the last second-round NBA draft pick before Milwaukee’s Malcolm Brogdon in 2018 to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award. 5. Who took over as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings after Scotty Bowman retired following a Stanley Cup championship in 2002? 6. In 2018, Joey Logano won the NASCAR Cup Series championship while driving a Ford. Who was the last Ford driver before him to do it? 7. In what year did tennis great Rod Laver win his first Wimbledon men’s singles title?
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1. Atlanta’s Chipper Jones, with 23 homers in 1995. 2. Jim Bibby (1973) and Bert Blyleven (1977). 3. Six. 4. New York’s Willis Reed, in 1965. 5. Dave Lewis. 6. Kurt Busch, in 2004. 7. It was 1961. (c) 2019 King Features Syndicate, Inc. TOP TEN MOVIES --1. Aquaman (PG-13) Jason Momoa, Amber Heard 2. Mary Poppins Returns (PG) Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda 3. Bumblebee (PG-13) Hailee Steinfeld, Jorge Lendeborg Jr. 4. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG) animated 5. The Mule (R) Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper 6. The Grinch (PG) animated 7. Second Act (PG-13) Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens 8. Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) animated 9. Welcome to Marwen (PG-13) Steve Carell, Falk Hentschel 10. Mary Queen of Scots (R) Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie
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* On Jan. 23, 1922, at Toronto General Hospital, 14-year-old Leonard Thompson becomes the first person to receive an insulin injection as treatment for diabetes. He improved dramatically, and the University of Toronto gave pharmaceutical companies license to produce insulin, free of royalties. * On Jan. 21, 1957, singer Patsy Cline, one of the greatest figures in country music, first gains national attention with her winning appearance on CBS’ “Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts.” The program featured amateur entertainers making their national television debuts. * On Jan. 26, 1961, President John F. Kennedy appoints Janet Travell, 59, as his personal physician, making her the first woman ever to hold the post. Travell, an orthopedist, had worked closely with Kennedy for five years, treating his persistent back pain. * On Jan. 27, 1975, a bipartisan Senate investigation of activities by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Central Intelligence Agency is launched by a special congressional committee. The committee reported that the FBI and the CIA had conducted illegal surveillance of several hundred thousand U.S. citizens and had illegally plotted to assassinate foreign leaders. * On Jan. 22, 1981, Rolling Stone magazine’s John Lennon tribute issue hit newsstands, featuring a cover photograph of Lennon and Yoko Ono. The photo had been taken on the morning of Dec. 8, 1980, just 12 hours before Lennon’s death. * On Jan. 25, 1995, Russia’s early-warning defense radar detects an unexpected missile launch near Norway that was thought to be part of a surprise nuclear strike by Western nuclear submarines. Later, it was revealed that the missile actually was carrying instruments for scientific measurements.
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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #38 September 17th 2018
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