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TIDBITS® SAYS BY GEORGE! By Kathy Wolfe By George! Tidbits has the facts on these famous folks named George. •

Sometimes called the “quiet Beatle,” George Harrison was born in Liverpool, England, in 1943. He rode the school bus to Liverpool Institute High School for Boys, and it was on that bus that he met his classmate Paul McCartney. The pair connected through a mutual love for music. McCartney, nearly a year older, was already part of a group known as the Quarrymen, and invited Harrison to audition. McCartney felt that George, who had just turned 15, was too young to play in the clubs, but allowed him to fill in occasionally until he became a permanent member. George quit school at 16, and worked as an apprentice electrician before the Beatles gained fame. Although Lennon and McCartney were typically considered the group’s songwriting pair, George Harrison was responsible for several hits, including “Here Comes the Sun,” “Something,” and “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” Before the Beatle’s break-up in 1970, Harrison had already released two solo albums, primarily his own instrumental compositions. Post break-up, his 1973 album “Living in the Material World” was number one on the Billboard albums chart for five weeks. turn the page for more!

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BY GEORGE! (continued): • In 1988, George Harrison and pals Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, and Jeff Lynne formed another group, The Traveling Wilburys, rehearsing in Dylan’s garage. Their albums were recorded under pseudonyms, with Harrison known as Nelson Wilbury. When he was 56 years old, he and his wife were viciously attacked in their home by an intruder wielding a kitchen knife, with Harrison receiving a punctured lung and head injuries. In 2001, at age 58, he passed away from lung and brain cancer. •

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The life of the United Kingdom’s King George VI was memorialized in the 2010 film “The King’s Speech,” which received 12 Oscar nominations, winning four, including Best Picture. It’s the story of the father of Queen Elizabeth II, who suffered from a pronounced stammer, and overcame it with the help of a noted speech therapist. He may never have been king had his older brother Edward not abdicated the throne after 12 months to marry a twice-divorced American woman. George had no desire to be king and reluctantly took the throne, but became a very strong, greatly-admired leader, guiding his country through World War II, and restoring faith in the monarchy. Born into slavery in the early 1860s, George Washington Carver triumphed over poverty and racism to become a botanist, scientist, and inventor who developed methods of improving soil by crop rotation, as well as developing hundreds of uses for peanuts and sweet potatoes. After being turned away from several universities because of his race, he took out a bank loan of $300 for education and became the first black student at Iowa State University. He received his Master of Science degree there and went on to become the university’s first black faculty member. At age 32, he was invited to head the Agriculture Department at Tuskegee Institute, teaching there for the next 47 years.

By JoAnn Derson • Stuck zippers can be loosened with graphite powder, or simply by tracing a pencil lead over the zipper. • "The best way to get a bloodstain out of clothing is by dousing the stain with hydrogen peroxide and washing as usual. For clay stains, you absolutely must have a Fels-Naptha bar. It looks like a bar of soap, and you wet the material and rub in the soap. It's magical. This, coming from a softball mom whose daughter loves to slide." -- A.A. in Florida •

Clear bins make it easy to group like items in your pantry. You can remove the bin, get what you need and replace it, rather than digging through cans and boxes on a shelf and having to straighten it back up when you're done.

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A better use for soda: Use it to scrub your pots and pans. If you have grime and slime, try letting the acids in soda pop work it out for you. Pour enough soda to cover the bottom of the pots or pans and let soak for 5-10 minutes. Then scrub away. "If you have a retractable cord on your vacuum, try this trick. Clip a clothespin at the optimum length, and the cord will not retract past that point. So, no more snapping right out of the outlet, which used to happen to me." -- P.L. in Tennessee Use rubbing alcohol to clean window frames. It evaporates quickly with no residue left behind.

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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #33 Aug 16th 2021 BY GEORGE! (continued): •

When we think of the fictional 007 agent James Bond, the name of George Lazenby rarely comes up. Yet he was the first actor to play Bond following the exit of Sean Connery. Lazenby was working as a used car salesman when a talent scout spotted him and convinced him to go into modeling. In 1966, the Australian had been voted Top Model of the Year. In 1968, as Lazenby was getting his hair cut, the Bond movies producer Albert Broccoli entered the barber shop for the same purpose. After seeing Lazenby in a television commercial for candy bars, Broccoli invited him to do a screen test. Lazenby starred as the secret agent in 1969’s “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” the youngest actor to be cast as Bond, at just 29 years old. He was chosen to continue the role in “The Man with the Golden Gun,” but he backed out, claiming he no longer wished to appear in any more Bond movies. Roger Moore was put in his place. Lazenby’s decision derailed his career, and by 1973, he was broke. He appeared in several low-budget films and guest appearances in various television series.

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Journalism comes to mind when we hear the name George Stephanopoulos is mentioned, but his father’s desire was for George to become either a lawyer or a Greek Orthodox priest. In fact, George attended England’s Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, earning a Master’s Degree in theology. In addition, he graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University with a degree in political science, which helped him land a position as an Ohio congressman’s chief of staff. Although George had promised his father he would eventually attend law school, in 1991, he signed on as Bill Clinton’s deputy campaign manager in the race for the presidency, later becoming one of Clinton’s senior advisors. Since then, he has been a news anchor, political analyst, co-host of “Good Morning America,” and moderator of presidential debates.

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Filmmaker George Lucas broke into the movie business in 1973 with his blockbuster “American Graffiti,” which also provided the breakout role for Harrison Ford. The next 15 years were a hectic time for Lucas, as he brought us two smash hit trilogies – the three “Star Wars” movies and the “Indiana Jones” trilogy. The first “Star Wars,” released in 1977, was made for $11 million and grossed more than $513 million worldwide during its original release. Lucas furthered Harrison Ford’s career in the six films. In 1988, Lucas co-produced the animated classic “The Land Before Time,” a tale of prehistoric dinosaurs. He returned to “Star Wars” in 1999 with another trilogy, the prequels to the original movie. But Lucas didn’t set out to be a famous filmmaker. His dream was to become a race car driver; however, a near-fatal accident shortly before high school graduation, which resulted in several broken ribs and two collapsed lungs, changed his direction. After graduation, he attempted to join the Air Force to become a pilot, but all of his speeding tickets disqualified him. He enrolled in USC’s film school and the rest is history. In 2012, Lucas sold LucasFilm, the owner of the “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” franchises to Disney in deal worth $4 billion. His estimated net worth is in the $8 billion range. Dedicated to improving education, he donated $175 million to the USC film school. Not bad for the son of folks who sold office supplies and owned a walnut ranch!

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In a practice called sexual death feigning, female dragonflies play dead to avoid sex. Why? A scientist at the University of Zurich observed that, when faced with aggressive males, female moorland hawker dragonflies will freeze in mid-air, fall to the ground and lie motionless in an attempt to avoid injury and sometimes even death that can result from being coerced into mating. Four other species, including the spider and praying mantis, are known to do this as well.

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When Victor Hugo was facing a tight publication schedule for "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," he asked his valet to confiscate his clothes so he wouldn't be able to leave the house.

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For several decades, Vincennes University in Indiana offered a degree in Bowling Management that allowed students to gain entry-level jobs in the bowling industry by offering classes on sales, pinsetter mechanics and pro shop operations.

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President John F. Kennedy was buried without his brain. The original reason given was that it had been "lost" during his autopsy, but in 2018, newly released U.S. government documents revealed that his brother, Robert Kennedy, ordered the brain secretly destroyed to ensure that it would never be displayed in a museum.

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Eating Kentucky Fried Chicken on Dec. 25 is such a popular tradition in Japan that the chain asks customers to place their orders at least two months in advance. The custom started in 1974 when it was introduced to Japan for visitors who were looking for a dinner that resembled a traditional holiday meal.

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By Dr. Holly Carling

DIFFERENT KINDS OF FATIGUE When people talk about being tired or fatigued, it is generally called by different verbs: they refer to it as “sleepy”, tired, “sick fatigue”, physical fatigue (over work, muscle soreness), mental fatigue, just worn out, depressed, or overwhelmed. I’ve noticed in the beginning of care, people just say “I’m tired”. As care commences and they start feeling better, they are more capable of differentiating the type of fatigue they feel. Later, they say “I’m sleep-deprived tired, but not the sickly tired I used to feel”. Or “I’m tired because I overworked my muscles but no longer the depressed tired I used to feel all the time”. There are several types of fatigue: Mental fatigue is when you are so focused on something such as studying for an exam, especially for a long period of time, that it just wears on you. There is physical fatigue from over working muscles - either carrying something too heavy, working for a long period in an odd position, repetitive motion, engaging in a long or intense sports activity or working out at a gym. We have psychological fatigue. This is common when caretaking a parent, living in an environment with unhealthy relationships, or continual stress at work. Pain is tiring, as are many health conditions. Dealing with these over a period of time, or if severe enough, even a short period of time, can be quite exhausting. There is a tiredness that precedes coming down with a cold or flu or other

illness. Many, if not most, medical conditions have fatigue as a common component. These can be known or unknown conditions. Medications often also have a side effect of causing fatigue. Sometimes these are referred to as “lethargic” fatigue. You can also have fatigue caused by over stimulation of one of the senses, such as a prolonged bad smell (referred to as “receptor fatigue”.) Emotional fatigue comes from too long of a period of time of unfulfilled expectations. An emotionally dissatisfying relationship, not reaching your occupational goals, repeated disappointment with a child’s decisions, etc. Emotional fatigue is commonly referred to as depression, but isn’t always that. Fatigue from lack of sleep is nearly epidemic. The inability to fall asleep or stay asleep for periods of time are so exhausting that the person can actually become a danger – a danger behind the wheel of a car, a danger around equipment, and also unable to do their job correctly and therefore in danger of losing their job. Sleep related fatigue can have far reaching consequences. What bothers me the most about fatigue is that it is all too frequently generalized under the label “depression”, and without seeking out the cause of the fatigue beyond basic lab work, is discounted and medicated. There is so much that can be done when you are tired, and it begins with identifying the underlying causative factor.

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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by Freddy Groves

All Hands on Deck The older veterans were arrayed along the back parking lot, watching the construction of two tiny homes for Veterans Village. My mission, which I accepted, was to sidle up to one of them, the very elderly Frank, and see how I thought he was doing. I reported back to Sarge: "Well, for starters, I couldn't tell you the last time he washed his clothes or took a shower. Looks sad." Sarge nodded and stabbed numbers into his phone. I overheard his end of the conversation with his granddaughter. "Baby girl, this is Granddad. You up for a spy mission?" He gave her the particulars, and when she called back 15 minutes later he put her on speaker phone. "His wife has been in rehab for over a week, chest congestion, not COVID, getting better. Your guy Frank hasn't answered his phone this whole time. She's frantic and nobody at rehab will help." "Can you jump in?" he asked. Sarge's lovely granddaughter volunteered at the senior center and knew everybody. Even more valuable, she knew how to wheedle info out of people. Within 24 hours she called back with the sitrep: She'd paid a visit to Frank, and it was all now under control. Frank had been told he couldn't visit his wife due to COVID restrictions. His wife had their only phone charger cord. The water heater had quit, and the repair guy was on vacation. And on and on. Poor Frank. Sarge's granddaughter took him home for dinner (her mom knew to never be surprised), made a grocery run, put Frank on the phone to his wife in rehab, gave him a spare phone charger and called another plumber. Today she had a snarling conversation with the director of the rehab place, after which Frank's wife was wheeled out to the sunlit inner courtyard, where she was allowed a socially distant half-hour with Frank. He was heard laughing. Sarge's granddaughter is 17 years old. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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COUCH THEATER VIDEO/ DVD PREVIEWS

By Rachel Rose Photo Credit: Twentieth Century Fox Photo Caption: Sara Paxton in "Aquamarine"

"Drunk History UK" (Seasons 1-3) -- Just like the American version of "Drunk History," but with accents! British comedians imbibe just enough alcoholic drinks to reach the point of giddiness and slurred speech, but before anger and depression set in. Then they recount various events in history for narrator Jimmy Carr, which may or may not be factually accurate. The fun really comes to life when actors reconstruct scenes from these historical events based directly on the drunkard's storytelling. The Great Fire of London has never been funnier! Swearing is most definitely involved, so this might not be the best add-on for your kid's homeschooling curriculum. (Paramount+) "Together Together" (R) -- This isn't the first movie to use pregnancy surrogacy as its plot line, but it is the first to have a single straight man as the main character and parent-to-be. Ed Helms once again plays an awkward and sometimes inappropriately funny guy named Matt. In the midst of mid-life yearning, he contracts with a 20something single woman, Anna (Patti Harrison), to carry his baby. She wants to keep the arrangement private; he wants to experience all of the typical pregnancy events like baby showers and, well, telling people about it. Throughout the nine months both characters ponder the state of their relationship with each other. Are they friends, platonic soulmates or merely contractual co-signers? (Hulu) In Case You Missed It "Quartet" (PG-13) -- Inspired by the true story of how Italian opera composer Verdi bequeathed his mansion to retired musicians who couldn't pay their rent later in life, this 2012 release is set at the Beecham House for Retired Musicians. English acting legend Dame Maggie Smith stars in this sweet and sincere story about old rivalries, old friendships and facing the trepidation that comes with rekindling one's true joy in the golden years of life. Dustin Hoffman's directorial debut. (Netflix) "Aquamarine" (PG) -- What could possibly make two 13-year-old best-friend girls even more giddy and excited than summer break spent at the beach? Finding a third best friend who happens to be a mermaid, of course. The mermaid, named Aquamarine, swam away from home and is on a quest to find true love on land. But all three girls have their eyes on the same hunky lifeguard. And so does another mean girl, because that's how complicated tween love is. This 2006 film is predictable and a little corny, but still a fun and lighthearted summer flick. (Disney+) "A Different World" -- Dropping this week is the "Cosby Show" spinoff sitcom that aired from 1987-93. Set at fictional historically black university, Hillman College, it originally starred Lisa Bonet (Denise Huxtable from "Cosby") as she navigated her first year of higher education and budding adulthood. Dorm drama, new friendships and life away from home were typical storylines, but the show often tackled relevant social issues from race relations to date assault and homelessness. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

Heatstroke Almost Killed Her Dog DEAR PAW'S CORNER: I never keep my dog "Alfie" in the car, even on cool days. Last Sunday, I took Alfie to the park to get some exercise. It was hot, and after a short while Alfie came back to me, panting heavily. He was still panting on the drive home and seemed lethargic, so I called his veterinarian, who said to take him to the emergency vet immediately. There, he was diagnosed with heatstroke! They treated him and he's doing much better, but I was shocked at how quickly Alfie developed a heat injury from being outside. Please warn your readers that dogs are very vulnerable to summer heat. -- Chris in Portland, Oregon DEAR CHRIS: You are so right! I'm glad Alfie is doing well and that tragedy was averted by your instinct to contact the vet. Just like humans, dogs need to acclimate to their environment. Sudden weather extremes like excessive heat or freezing cold are very difficult to adjust to. Dogs have far fewer sweat glands than humans; they manage their body temperature in other ways, such as panting when it's hot. So if we're feeling the heat, dogs are feeling it even more! It's important to watch for signs of heat injury, especially when outdoors. Excessive panting is a key sign, as is lethargy and excessive drooling. Other symptoms include reddened gums, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination and collapse. Immediate treatment is needed to prevent serious injury or death. Keep plenty of cool water on hand for your dog to drink, both indoors and out. Never leave them in the car, even for a minute. At home, keep the air moving with fans, and cool down the environment with an air conditioner. Send your tips, questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Jazzed-Up Grilled Chicken Succulent grilled chicken gets amped-up with an array of summer produce, like juicy nectarines, crisp cucumber and sweet fresh corn. 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt Pepper 2 ripe nectarines or peaches 1/2 small red onion 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 small Kirby cucumber 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil 1. Heat grill to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil the grill. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the nectarines and onion and toss to combine; set aside. 3. Rub the chicken with the remaining tablespoon oil, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and grill until cooked through or the internal temperature reaches 165 F, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter. 4. Using a vegetable peeler, cut the cucumber into long, thin strips. Fold the cucumber, corn and basil into the nectarine mixture and spoon over the chicken. Serves 4. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/foodrecipes/. (c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

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• On Aug. 24, 1875, Capt. Matthew Webb of Great Britain becomes the first person to successfully swim the English Channel without assistance. Webb reached shore in 21 hours and 45 minutes. In 1883, Webb attempted to swim the Niagara River and drowned in 10 minutes. • On Aug. 23, 1902, pioneering cookbook author Fannie Farmer, who changed the way Americans prepare food, opens Miss Farmer's School of Cookery in Boston. Farmer later educated medical professionals about the importance of proper nutrition for the sick. • On Aug. 27, 1938, George E. T. Eyston breaks his own automobile land speed record with a 345.49 mph run at the Bonneville Salt Flats. His Thunderbolt had two 2,000-horsepower Rolls Royce motors geared together. • On Aug. 29, 1942, the Red Cross reveals that Japan refused free passage of ships carrying food, medicine and other necessities for American POWs held by Japan. Japan allowed just 10% of what POWs elsewhere received. • On Aug. 25, 1950, in anticipation of a strike by railroad workers, President Harry Truman issues an executive order putting America's railroads under the control of the U.S. Army, saying it was necessary for the protection of American citizens as well as "essential to the national defense and security of the Nation." He used the same justification for seizing control of steel plants. • On Aug. 26, 1974, Charles Lindbergh, the first man to accomplish a solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean, dies in Hawaii at age 72. To reduce weight during his famous 1927 flight, everything not essential was left out: radio, gas gauge, night-flying lights, navigation equipment and parachute. • On Aug. 28, 1988, an airshow at Ramstein Air Base in Germany turns tragic when three military fighter jets collide in mid-air and fall into the crowd. Seventy of some 100,000 spectators died and hundreds more were injured.

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Medication fog can mimic or worsen dementia in the elderly

By Matilda Charles

Exercise Can Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's Can we do this? Exercise twice a week for 10 minutes each time to prevent Alzheimer's disease? Of course we can. Researchers examined the records and followed the progress of 250,000 patients who had mild cognitive impairment. They concluded that moderate physical activity more than once a week reduced the risk of Alzheimer's disease by 18%. We need to do more for our brain health than work the daily crossword puzzle or brush up on our chess skills. Physical exercise protects the brain, too, per the study. The key is that it should be moderate to vigorous exercise. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, examples of moderate exercise include walking 3-4 mph (a brisk walk while you're still able to hold a conversation), vacuuming and washing windows, mowing the lawn and doubles tennis. Other sources are more specific: water aerobics for 30 minutes and raking leaves for 30 minutes. For comparison, examples of light exercise include washing dishes and using a computer. Vigorous exercises are things like shoveling, singles tennis and playing basketball or soccer. Having said that, there are more parts of our bodies that need exercise than just our brains. That's where more time in an activity comes into play. Instead of a mere 10 minutes per day, we're told to shoot for 150 minutes of exercise per week, or 30 minutes onr five days. One place to start developing an exercise plan is Mayoclinic.org. Type "moderate exercise" in the search box and scroll down the results until you find something interesting. Among the 600 choices are frequency of workout, using weighted hula hoops, Zumba, secrets to a healthy heart and so much more. The earlier in life we start exercising for our brains and bodies, the longer we'll stay healthy as we age. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

(Marilynn Marchione, Associated Press, Posted Mar. 8, 2020 at 12:08 p.m.; Marilynn Marchione can be followed on Twitter: @MMarchioneAP) NEW YORK — Claire Dinneen’s daughters Dr. Greg Jicha, a dementia specialist at the thought that worsening dementia was causing University of Kentucky. her growing confusion, but her doctor suspected Family members will say, ”‘well, she was on something else. that for 20 years,’ but her brain, kidney, liver Dr. Pei Chen asked them to round up medicines were younger too. She’s no longer going to be in the 89-year-old woman’s home and they able to metabolize that drug” like she used to, he returned with a huge haul. There were 28 drugs said. ordered by various doctors for various ailments, Jicha recalled a case last year when he was asked plus over-the-counter medicines. Chen spent a to give a second opinion on a woman recently year sorting out which ones were truly needed diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He and trimmed a dozen. reviewed her medicines and “six jumped right To her daughters’ surprise, Dinneen got better, out – these are not good medications for able to remember more things and to offer someone over 65” let alone at the higher doses advice on what to wear and how to raise their she was receiving, he said. Four turned out to be kids. Her symptoms were from “medication for problems she no longer had, and he was able fog,” not her dementia getting worse, Chen told to switch some others to safer alternatives. one daughter. The woman’s score on a 38-point test of thinking About 91% of people over 65 take at least one skills rose from 18 before the medication prescription medicine and 41% use five or more changes to 33 after them, putting her at the low what doctors call polypharmacy. end of the normal range. The risk of side effects or interactions rises with Now she can drive, which was “an absolute the number of pills, and one doctor often is no-no six months earlier,” Jicha said. “She unaware of what others have already prescribed clearly no longer meets criteria for dementia.” for the same patient. Dinneen, for example, had One of his colleagues, Dr. Daniela Moga, heads two prescriptions for the same drug at different a study to see whether optimizing medicines can doses from different pharmacies. delay the start of dementia symptoms. At the “It’s very easy to miss medication side effects Alzheimer’s Association International because they masquerade as all these other Conference in Los Angeles in July, she symptoms,” said Dr. Michael Steinman, another described the federally funded research, which UCSF geriatrician. involves people who are 65 or older and taking He recently helped update an American at least one medicine on the geriatrics society Geriatrics Society list of potentially list. inappropriate medicines for older adults that can All have normal thinking skills although some mimic dementia or make symptoms worse. showed signs on brain scans of possible “Potentially” is the key word -- the drugs on the dementia developing. Participants are given a list don’t always pose a problem, and no one sort of cognitive stress test -- they take exams for should stop using any medicine without first thinking checking with a doctor because that could do skills while wearing a patch that oozes serious harm, Steinman stressed. scopolamine, a motion sickness drug that has But some medicines don’t have a strong reason anticholinergic effects, and then four weeks later to be used and their risks may outweigh their without the patch. If they do worse while on the benefits for older people, he and other doctors patch, it means certain medicines might be say. They often “de-prescribe” medicines that harmful for them, Moga explained. may no longer be needed or that once may have “We want to see if we can identify a specific been OK but now may be causing problems. The group that might benefit most” by carefully list includes certain types of muscle relaxants, managing medication use and possibly delay the antihistamines, allergy medicines, stomach start of dementia symptoms, she said. acid remedies, antidepressants, anti-anxiety To help avoid medication problems, doctors give medicines, pain relievers, sleep aids and other these tips: common treatments. Make sure you know all the medications Many of these drugs have anticholinergic effects someone is taking, including prescription, over-- that is, they reduce or interfere with a the- counter and vitamins or dietary chemical messenger that’s key to healthy nerve supplements. Don’t assume that some are safe function. That can cause drowsiness, confusion, just because they don’t require a prescription. blurred vision, dizziness and other symptoms Keep a running list with the date each medicine that impair thinking skills. is started and stopped and note any symptoms. These drugs might be fine for a younger person, The National Institute on Aging offers a but “once someone is having even the tiniest worksheet for this. difficulty with thinking and memory, then the Review the total medication list with a doctor, a effects of these drugs are just huge,” said Dr. geriatrics specialist or a pharmacist. Andrew Budson of Boston University’s If you suspect a problem, bring it up and don’t Alzheimer’s disease center. wait for your doctor to ask. The American Sometimes side effects appear right away but in Geriatric Society’s Health in Aging Foundation other cases they only develop or show up with has these tools and tips for finding alternatives to longer use. Patients may not make the any medicines causing trouble. connection between a drug they’ve used for (The Associated Press Health and Science many months and new symptoms. Age itself can Department receives support from the Howard be a culprit and make a long-used drug suddenly Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of intolerable. Science Education. The AP is solely responsible “The drug hasn’t changed, the person has,” said for all content.)

Linda Davis Director of building relationships. 208.457.3403 www.LodgeLiving.net

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A troubling situation takes a positive turn and moves toward a resolution that should please you and your supporters. Meanwhile, make time to deal with new domestic issues. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It's a good time to reassess your goals and consider shifting directions. Remember to keep an open mind and be prepared to make changes as new opportunities arise. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Rely on your strong Mercury aspect to help you close that communication gap before it becomes too wide to cross. A sibling or other family member has news. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You're about to get off that emotional roller coaster and start experiencing more stability than you've been used to. This is a good time to let someone new into your life. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Good news: A trusted friend comes through for you. But you still need to shed that last scrap of self-doubt and once more become the cool, confident Cat we all know and love. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Things should be getting back to a less hectic pace. Enjoy the more peaceful atmosphere. You earned it. But don't forget about those still-unresolved issues. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A more positive family relationship develops as misunderstandings are explained away. A job situation appears promising, but check it out before you act on it. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Congratulations. That on-the-job situation is working out as you'd hoped. Now's a good time to relax and to enjoy the company of family and close friends. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might feel as if you're caught in an emotional tug-of-war. But don't be rushed into a decision on either side. Wait for more facts before you act. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The Goat's usually high level of self-confidence is brimming over these days. This should help you deal with a situation that you've avoided for far too long. Go for it. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Relationships become more intense. But be careful not to be pushed into decisions you're not comfortable with. Remember: You're the one in charge of your life. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You need to show more confidence in your ability to reach your goals. Make that long-delayed decision, and avoid floundering around in a sea of self-doubt

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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. LITERATURE: Which book series featured a character named Samwise Gamgee? 2. TELEVISION: What was the name of Fred's boss on the animated TV show "The Flintstones"? 3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many cards are in a modern tarot deck? 4. GEOGRAPHY: What is Canada's largest island? 5. MOVIES: Which 1990s movie features a character nicknamed "The Dude"? 6. FOOD & DRINK: In which country did tequila originate? 7. ADVERTISING: Which website is advertised in commercials that feature the character Captain Obvious? 8. SCIENCE: What kind of tree produces acorns? 9. HISTORY: When did the United States' first commercial radio station go on the air? 10. U.S. STATES: What is the state capital of Missouri? Answers 1. "The Lord of the Rings" 2. George Slate 3. 78 4. Baffin Island 5. "The Big Lebowski" 6. Mexico 7. Hotels.com 8. Oak trees 9. 1920, when KDKA went on the air in Pittsburgh. 10. Jefferson City (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #33 Aug 16th 2021 onset of Parkinson's disease you were destined to get. I say your neurologist is "probably correct" because what I found -- absence of data to support a correlation -- does not mean that there is no correlation, and it is possible that time may prove Lyme disease is connected to Parkinson's. However, I think it's unlikely.

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Can Lyme Disease Lead to Parkinson's DEAR DR. ROACH: Can Lyme disease send a person into Parkinson's disease? I tested positive for Lyme -- I had the bulls-eye rash, fever and terrible headaches. After a month on doxycycline, my left arm started shaking and my neurologist diagnosed me with Parkinson's. The doctor said it had nothing to do with the Lyme disease. What is your opinion? -- S.M. ANSWER: I can absolutely understand why you might suspect that the neurologist could be wrong. The coincidence seems too much to believe. However, I think your neurologist is probably correct. The different types of neurological complications of Lyme disease are many and varied. The most common are any combination of meningitis symptoms (inflammation of the lining of the brain, with headache, fever, stiff neck and light sensitivity); disorders of the cranial nerves (especially the facial nerve, so people with neurological Lyme disease can look like they have Bell's palsy); and damage to peripheral nerves, causing pain and weakness or numbness, often resembling sciatica (but may include other parts of the body). A detailed neurological exam by a neurologist would look for signs of Parkinson's disease -not just the tremor you describe, but also muscle rigidity and changes in gait. These would be very unusual in Lyme disease. I did find cases resembling some aspects of Parkinson's disease, but they improved with treatment. It is possible that the stress of the Lyme disease hastened the

DEAR DR. ROACH: Ever since my mother became ill, my father's health has gone downhill. He has trouble walking and getting up from a sitting position, and he has hardly any feeling in his hands. It has gotten so bad that he has to pick things up with the webbing of his fingers then manipulate it to the correct position. His doctor claims that this is old age, but I fear it could be a bone issue. A friend of mine many years ago found that she could not raise her arm past her shoulders and subsequently had neck surgery at the age of 80 to correct it. My father is 77 and was fine until recently. Is this really "old age," or could something else be wrong? -J.P. ANSWER: It is NOT "old age." It's a problem with his nervous system, but I can't tell you what exactly without a more comprehensive evaluation. There are several likely possibilities, including carpal tunnel syndrome, but many others as well. He should have an evaluation. A neurologist would be an excellent place to start. DR. ROACH WRITES: A recent column on itchy ears generated a lot of letters from readers, mostly asking whether this was due to allergies. One person found that it was the dye from shampoo that seemed to cause the symptom. Several people wrote in that treatment with medicated selenium shampoo helped solve their problem. As always, I appreciate helpful suggestions from readers. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. (c) 2021 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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The word part “graph” comes from the Greek word “graphos,” meaning “writing.” This week, Tidbits passes on some knowledge about words containing this word-forming element. In 1876 and 1880, Thomas Edison obtained two patents for his mimeograph, a device that reproduced print and images through a metal stencil plate through which ink was pressed. The word has its origins in the Greek “mimeisthai,” which translates “to mimic or imitate.” A logograph is the same thing as a grammalogue, which is a word that can be represented by a symbol, such as $, %, @, and &. It comes from the Greek word “logos,” meaning “word.” Autographs and holographs are similar, but not identical. Autograph takes its name from the Greek “autographon,” meaning “written with one’s own hand,” with “autos” translating “self.” Of course, we think of it as a person’s signature. A holograph is a document, such as a letter, deed, or will written wholly in the handwriting of the person in whose name it appears. The Greek word “holographos” means “written entirely by the same hand” or “written in full,” from the word “holos,” meaning “whole.” Those engaged in astrography are busy mapping the stars. The ancient Greek word for “celestial body” – “astron” – is the basis for this word. Some refer to this art as “celestial cartography,” from the Greek word “chartes,” translating “papyrus, sheet of paper, or map.”

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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #33 Aug 16th 2021 GRAPHS (continued): • An ideograph is a graphic character or symbol that represents the meaning of something without indicating the sounds used to say it. Emojis are examples of ideographs, such as a smiley face indicating happiness or a thumbs-up to signify approval or encouragement. Symbols on warning signs, such as a slash through a cigarette to indicate “No Smoking,” are also ideographs. • The art of writing in secret codes is known as cryptography. The term also applies to solving the encrypted messages. The word came about in 1879, defined as a “system of secret writing,” from the Greek word “kryptos,” meaning “hidden or secret.” • The Greek word “seismos,” meaning “shaking or quake” lends itself to the seismograph, the instrument used to detect and record earthquakes. Any movement from the ground moves the base of the device. A rotating drum and writing instrument are attached to the frame. When the motion is transformed into an electrical voltage, it’s recorded onto paper or magnetic tape. • The ancient Greek word “photo” means “to shine,” a reference to light. Combine that with –graphy and we have photography, which is literally a “light recording.” The word was created around 1839, when Frenchman Joseph Niepce was credited with the invention of photography. Niepce began experimenting with early cameras in 1817, attempting to produce permanent images. In 1822, using a box with a hole in one side that let in light, he took his first “picture,” an engraving of Pope Pius VII, closely followed by an image of a man and his horse and a woman sitting at her spinning wheel. Niepce’s oldest surviving photograph is “View from the Window at Le Gras,” an image of building and nature taken in 1827.

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MORE GEORGES • Known affectionately as “Junior” and “The Kid,” Ken Griffey, Jr. played 22 years in Major League Baseball, and was just 19 years old when he broke into the big leagues with the Seattle Mariners. Griffey was a 13time All-Star, and is 7th on the list of home runs, with 630. When he was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2016, his name appeared on more ballots than any inductee had ever received, with 99.32%. So why include Ken Griffey on a list of people named George? His full name is George Kenneth Griffey, Jr., and in 1990, he and his father George Kenneth Griffey, Sr. both played for the Mariners, the first time a father and son had played together on the same MLB team. • Nebraska-born George Wagner was just a poor kid growing up in the Great Depression, forced to drop out of high school at 14 to help support his family. He began entering wrestling competitions at carnivals, earning 35 cents for each win. By 18, he had won his first title. But George need a gimmick to promote himself, so he grew his hair long and dyed it platinum blonde, dressed in furs, and theatrically entered the ring to the ceremonial song “Pomp and Circumstance,” with a manservant preceding him, spraying the ring down with Chanel No. 5 perfume. He called himself Gorgeous George and before long, was competing in highly-publicized matches. Fortunately, he was an accomplished wrestler, and more than just a gimmick able to work a crowd. By the 1940s, he was the highest-paid athlete in the world. The advent of television boosted his popularity sky-high, and in the 1950s, he was earning well over $100,000 a year, equivalent to $1.1 million in today’s dollars. In 1961, a young boxer named Cassius Clay met Gorgeous George in Las Vegas, and in Clay’s later years, when he was known as Muhammad Ali, inspired by George, he adopted his own flamboyant and theatrical approach to his career.

TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #33 Aug 16th 2021 MORE GEORGES (continued): • Another impoverished youth became a bully and a mugger on the streets of Houston in his teens. George Foreman was rescued by the Job Corps, an organization that helped teach disadvantaged kids job skills. George’s counselor was a boxing coach who encouraged him to take up the sport. By 1968, he was an Olympic gold medalist after only 24 amateur fights. He turned pro the following year, and two years later was ranked as the number one challenger in the WBA. By 1972, he had a perfect record, 37-0, with 35 knockouts. In HBO Boxing’s firstever broadcast. Foreman became the world heavyweight champion, defeating Joe Frazier, Frazier’s first loss. In 1977, after a devastating loss, the 28-year-old Foreman gave up boxing, became a born-again Christian, and an ordained minister in Houston, later founding a Youth Community Center there. Ten years into his retirement, although he had set aside $5 million from his career earnings, ($20 million in today’s dollars), Foreman was broke. Desperately needing money, he returned to the ring, regaining his heavyweight title at age 45, the oldest in history. • Shortly after retirement, George Foreman introduced his Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine, which has had sales of more than 100 million units since 1994. During the first five years, Foreman was being paid $8 million per month, until the manufacturers asked to pay him off in a lump sum for the rights to use his name. At the end of the deal, Foreman came out with upwards of $250 million.

SPORTS QUIZ By Ryan A. Berenz 1. Nicknamed "Lady Magic," what Basketball Hall of Famer played for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury in 1997 at the age of 39? 2. What is the nickname of Xavier University's athletic teams? 3. The Rowdies Cup is the trophy awarded in the annual college soccer derby between which two Florida teams? 4. Point guard Sam Cassell won three NBA championships as a member of which two teams? 5. Lawyer and superfan Laurence Leavy became famous for attending major sports events and conspicuously donning the bright orange apparel of what team? 6. What did Italian-born bodybuilder Angelo Siciliano legally change his name to in 1922? 7. Who was head coach of the USC Trojans baseball team that won 11 College World Series titles from 1948-78?

Answers 1. Nancy Lieberman. 2. The Musketeers. 3. The South Florida Bulls and Tampa Spartans. 4. The Houston Rockets (1994-95) and Boston Celtics (2008). 5. The Miami Marlins. 6. Charles Atlas. 7. Rod Dedeaux. (c) 2021 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Banana-Raspberry Custard Treats Did you know that the botanical name for bananas is Musa sapientum, which means fruit of the wise men? If you're a wise person, you'll stir up this tasty, healthy and easy recipe featuring bananas, which are loaded with potassium and vitamin C. 1 cup (one medium) diced banana 1 1/2 cups fresh red raspberries 1 (4-serving) package sugar-free vanilla cookand-serve pudding mix 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1 2/3 cups water 1 teaspoon coconut extract 1/4 cup reduced-calorie whipped topping 4 teaspoons flaked coconut 1. In a medium bowl, combine diced banana and raspberries. Evenly spoon fruit into 4 parfait or dessert dishes. 2. In a medium saucepan, combine dry pudding mix, dry milk powder and water. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and starts to boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut extract. Spoon hot pudding mix evenly over fruit. 3. Refrigerate for at least one hour. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon whipped topping and garnish with 1 teaspoon coconut flakes. Serves 4. * Each serving equals: 137 calories, 1g fat, 5g protein, 27g carb., 181mg sodium, 3g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 1/2 Skim Milk, 1/2 Starch. (c) 2021 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

By Donna Erickson Photo Credit: Donna Erickson Photo Caption: Cy Gleason and Jane Crabtree dance away the grime to get hardwood floors clean.

"Scrubbing Day, Is a Holiday"

He coined a term -- "Team Gleason" -- to encourage his young children to work together as a family team when getting everyday jobs done. "'Done' might not be the same standard I might set for myself, but who cares if there are a few streaks here or leftover spots there," he concedes. "When doing summer chores, it's really about being together, learning something new and connecting on common ground." To motivate your kids to get into chores, give them a fun tool, and they'll be set. Here are some right tools for the right kid job: -- 99-cent plastic spray bottle. Anytime schoolage kids can use a spray bottle, they can have fun. Fill with a safe natural cleaning solution for cleaning floors, kitchen counters, bikes and toys. Use in a well-ventilated area. Or, fill with plain water to spritz on plants. -- Squeegee. School-age kids can wash easy-toreach windows while an adult follows with a clean cloth. -- New, soft paintbrush. Lightly brush off dust from pleated lampshades. *** Find more family fun at www.donnaerickson.com. Write to Donna at Info@donnaerickson.com

"Squirt ... and slide, squirt ... and slide," chant 7year-olds Cy and his friend Jane, as they clean and polish hardwood floors to the beat of Beatles tunes. Simply put, they're dancing away the grime! Reminiscent of the Pippi Longstocking caper where the unconventional Pippi and her best friends Tommy and Annika fastened scrub brushes to the bottom of their feet and breezed through mounting soap suds on the kitchen floor, singing "Scrubbing day, is a holiday!" Cy and his friends have discovered that cleaning floors can be playful in their homes, too. Inexpensive hand towels are wrapped under and over their feet and fastened together at the ankles with a thick rubber band. When the music blasts through the speakers in the family room, on cue they grab decorated plastic water bottles filled with a vinegar/water cleaning solution (1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water) and begin their "squirt ... and slide" routine to clean and shine the hardwood floors. "Keeping a home clean and organized can be lighthearted and fun," says Cy's dad, Tim Gleason, father of three and owner of a neighborhood car-repair shop. Even friends like (c) 2021 Donna Erickson to join in from time to time. When kids perform Distributed by King Features Syndicate their version of adult tasks, responsibility triumphs.