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by Kathy Wolfe Sundown on December 2 marks the beginning of this year’s celebration of Hanukkah. How much do you know about this Jewish holiday? This week, Tidbits enlightens you on the basics. • The dates of Hanukkah vary each year. It begins on the 24th of the Hebrew month of Kislev, the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar, which occurs in November-December of our Gregorian calendar. This year, the eight-day festival will conclude at sundown on December 10. • The word Hanukkah is Hebrew for “dedication,” and is also known as the Festival of Lights. It’s the commemoration of the victory of a small group of Jews, led by Judah Maccabee, over the Syrian Greek army. • Around 162 B.C., an army of Syrian Greeks under the leadership of King Antiochus IV descended on Jerusalem, killing thousands of Jews. The king overturned all the Jewish laws, forbade them to read from their holy books, and erected a statue of the Greek god Zeus in the Jewish temple in attempt to force them to worship pagan gods. • A Jewish priest near Jerusalem headed up the organization of an army to revolt against Antiochus’ oppression. The priest chose one of his sons, Judah Maccabeus to lead the army. turn the page for more!
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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #48 November 26th 2018 HANUKKAH (continued): • The first army sent out by the Syrians was defeated by the Maccabees, as was a second expedition sent out. The king commissioned a third army of more than 40,000 men to come against the small group of Jewish rebels. Miraculously, the Syrians were defeated once again. After three years of fighting, the Greeks were driven out of the land. • The Jews cleansed their temple, ridding it of the pagan gods, and rededicated it to Israel’s God. An eight-day celebration followed the cleansing, with the ceremonial light of the holy candelabrum, the Menorah. The Menorah was lit with oil, not candles as are today’s lamps. • Only one vial of oil was found in the Temple, enough to keep the lamp burning for just one day out of the eight-day festival. The miracle of Hanukkah is that the Menorah continued to burn continuously for the entire eight days. • The Temple’s original menorah (stolen by the Syrians) was fashioned from a single piece of pure beaten gold weighing nearly 100 lbs. (45.4 kg), and stood approximately 5.25 feet (1.6 m) tall. It had seven branches, with an oil lamp on top of each. The wicks of each lamp were made from the priests’ worn-out garments. Prior to the Syrian invasion, the High Priest lit the lamps, and they burned from evening until morning. Only pure, fresh olive oil was used. Three lamps were on the left side of the central one, representing the Spring feasts of the Jews – Passover, Unleavened Bread, and Feast of First Fruits. On the other side, were the symbols of the Fall feasts – Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and Feast of Tabernacles.
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EVENT CALENDAR Saturday, December 8th Post Falls Tiny Tree Festival & Brunch 10am-noon Red Lion Templin’s on the River 414 E 1st Ave., Post Falls Join the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce for their 3rd Annual Post Fallidays Tiny Tree Festival! It will be a mid-morning event full of fun and festivities. Enjoy a beautiful brunch created by Chef Molly (with a mimosa bar!) while perusing the tiny trees up for silent auction bidding, along with one Super Raffle 7’ Tree, decorated and adorned with gifts. The tiny trees (4’ and under) are all decorated by local community leaders, non-profits, and businesses. $30 per ticket, $240 for a table of eight To purchase tickets: www.postfallschamber.com Events Information: 208-773-5016 CCS 3rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair Join us for a fun event and shop for some unique Christmas gifts. Food, crafts, vendors, live music and fun. $2 donation entry fee. We will also have fresh, local Christmas trees in the parking lot. Funds support the 11th &12th grade CCS Students trip to Washington DC this year. Saturday, Dec 1st 9a-3p Christian Center School 3639 W Prairie Ave Hayden, ID 83835 Questions call 2088-772-7542 Wednesday, Dec 12, 2018 Tree Lighting Ceremony: A remembrance for whom we grieve, hosted by Hospice of North Idaho Hospice of North Idaho Community Building 2290 W Prairie Ave Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 5:30 PM Gather your family for an evening of music and calm reflection in remembrance of those we grieve this holiday season. Each household in attendance will receive a special keepsake ornament for their household. Enjoy refreshments after the ceremony. All are welcome to this communityoriented ceremony. Free. Other: Our weblink: https:// www.hospiceofnorthidaho.org/news/ Families welcome. Free. Non-religious. All are welcome.
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HANUKKAH (continued): • The correct term for the Hanukkah menorah is “chanukihah.” It has nine branches that hold the candles – one for each day of the Festival of Lights, and the “shamash,” the one that is used to light the other candles. The shamash is a little higher or lower than the other candles. The first candle is lit at sundown on the 24th day of Kislev, lighting an additional candle each night until all eight are lit. Nine candles, including the shamash, glow on the final night. No one blows out the candles, and they are allowed to extinguish naturally. Jewish law forbids Hanukkah candles to be used for any other purpose. • After candles are lit on the Hanukkah menorah, Maoz Tzur, a hymn of praise to God for deliverance from persecution, is sung. • According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the world’s largest menorah is 32 feet (9.7 m) tall, 28 feet (8.5 m) wide, and weighs 4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg). Unveiled opposite New York City’s Central Park in December, 2005, the menorah’s design was based on the Jerusalem’s temple menorah. It is lighted nightly during Hanukkah with oil lamps with glass chimneys to protect the light from wind. • Traditional Hanukkah foods are deep-fried in oil, symbolizing the miracle of the oil that burned in the Temple. Especially popular are latkes, which are crispy potato pancakes, topped with applesauce. Jelly doughnuts might not have been around at the time of the Maccabees (the first known recipe was in a 1532 German cookbook), but these fried treats are a common food during Hanukkah.
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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #48 November 26th 2018 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County HANUKKAH (continued): • The Israeli version of doughnuts are known as “sufganiyah,” which translates “spongy” or “fried.” Israeli folklore states that when Adam and Eve were ejected from the Garden of Eden, God cheered them up with sufganiyot. The treats certainly cheer up today’s residents of Israel – they consume more than 18 million jelly doughnuts in the weeks around Hanukkah. • The game of dreidel is a popular one during Hanukkah. The Hebrew word for dreidel is “sevivon,” which translates “to turn around.” The game piece is a small, flat-sided top that spins on a stem. Each side is marked with a different Hebrew letter -- N, G, H, and S, which stand for Nun, Gadol, Haya, and Sham, meaning “A great miracle happened there.” Each player has tokens to be placed in or removed from the “pot.” A spin landing on “N,” which means “nothing,” denotes that the player does nothing. Players that spin a “G,” which translates “everything,” takes the entire pot. An “H,” or “half,” takes half the pot, while a spin of “S,” meaning “put in,” requires the player to add a token to the pot. • Members of the South Palm Beach community of Jewish people helped create the world’s most valuable dreidel, one valued at $14,000. In 2015, members donated precious and gems to fashion the dreidel, which has a diamond foundation and spins on the diamond’s point. • Hanukkah is the only Jewish festival not mentioned by name in the Hebrew Bible, although a “feast of dedication” is mentioned in the book of John, perhaps a reference to the celebration of Hanukkah. The story of Hanukkah is told in the books of Maccabees in the Catholic Bible.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE by Samantha Weaver * It was way back in the 19th century that American author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau made the following sage observation: “Men have become the tools of their tools.” * If you were asked to name the U.S. state that is geographically closest to the continent of Africa, you might be tempted to say Florida. You’d be wrong, though; the closest state is actually Maine. * In 1938, Time magazine featured Adolph Hitler on the cover as its Man of the Year. * If you’re like most parents, at some point you’ve been shocked by how quickly your kids outgrow things -- especially shoes. What may be an annoyance in a developed country is a major problem in undeveloped areas of the world; Kenton Lee is working on changing that. As a volunteer in an orphanage in Kenya, he noticed that many children had the toes cut out of their shoes just so they could fit in their growing feet. After returning home, Lee developed an adjustable sandal that can grow with a child, increasing up to five sizes using a system of snaps. Although the shoe is only available to nonprofits that send them to organizations in need, domestic demand is increasing. If you’re a parent sick of buying seemingly endless pairs of new shoes, you’ll be glad to hear that Lee and his team are working on a commercial version. * It was beloved British author (and, of course, creator of Sherlock Holmes), Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who introduced the sport of skiing to Switzerland, thereby transforming that snowy country into a premier tourist destination. Thought for the Day: “The reason that adulation is not displeasing is that, though untrue, it shows one to be of consequence enough, in one way or other, to induce people to lie.” -- Lord Byron (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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COUCH THEATER -- DVD PREVIEWS By Amy Anderson
PHOTO: Henry Golding, Constance Wu in “Crazy Rich Asians” Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures “Crazy Rich Asians” (PG-13) -- Based on the novel by Kevin Kwan, “Crazy Rich Asians” is an all-out fantasy rom-com about a regular gal, Rachel Chu (Constance Wu), whose seemingly normal longtime boyfriend takes her East to his best friend’s wedding -- and to meet his family. Henry Goulding plays Nick Young, the boyfriend in question -- considerate, elegant, with a sixpack that won’t stop. What Rachel doesn’t know is that Nick’s family is, well, crazy rich, and the couple is greeted with nonstop elaborate displays of ostentatiousness as soon as they hit Singapore. Fierce backstabbing females and handsome playboys flank a disapproving mother, Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh), all on a path to break up the lovebirds. Comedy relief comes from Rachel’s college friend Peik Lin, played by a hilarious Awkwafina. An absolute must-see! “We the Animals” (R) -- Raul Castillo and Sheila Vand play Ma and Paps to three wild, unbroken brothers in upstate New York. The young, inexperienced parents unleash their passions and insecurities on the family, and the boys muddle through the haze of Ma’s despair and the uncertainty of Paps’ abandonment and subsequent return, while running unrestrained through the woods and back alleys of their town. It’s all seen through the eyes of the youngest brother, Jonah (Evan Rosado) -on the cusp of 10, with a sensitivity and creativity that both bind him to his family and set him apart. Gorgeously filmed and lovingly cast. “Kin” (PG-13) -- As near as I can tell, “Kin,” by twin directors Jonathon and Josh Baker, is two movies unceremoniously jammed into one. Whatever bits didn’t make it into the box were the bits that would have made the combination seamless. Alas, it’s a miss. Myles Truitt plays Eli, a boy who finds a souped-up ray gun in an abandoned warehouse. His is a sci-fi adventure film where he learns to use the weapon and is chased down by some spaceman-type bad guys who aim to retrieve it. The other story is about his adopted brother Jimmy (Jack Reznor), fresh out of jail and trying to do the right thing by his little brother, but getting caught up in a beef with drug lord Taylor (James Franco). The brothers go on the lam together, chased by everyone. “Dog Days” (PG) -- If you are looking for a cute ensemble romantic comedy with Dogs, Dogs, Dogs, look no further. Set in and around Los Angeles, director Ken Marino follows couples, families and competing personalities -- and that’s just the players without fur. It’s a heartwarming study of how man’s best friend shapes us, brings us together and holds our hearts. Stars Vanessa Hudgens, Jon Bass, Rob Corddry, Eva Longoria, Nina Dobrev, Tone Bell, Finn Wolfhard, Tig Notaro, Adam Pally and more.
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By Dr. Holly Carling
When Food is Addicting
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
Not surprisingly, food addictions are in the top 5 of addictions and addictive behaviors. Why is food so addicting? There are many theories, mostly having nothing to do with willpower. One theory discusses the sensations of the tongue and how that affects the brain. We are all familiar with the old “sweet, sour, bitter, and salty” sensations of the tongue. While nice, what affects us more is the senses of “Umami” and Kokumi”. Umami is the deliciousness of a food. It is savory, ripe, meaty, and enhances the 4 basic flavors. Meat, dairy products, veggies, fish, oysters and shitake mushrooms give that extra Umami we crave. Kokumi (or “koku”) is the rich, hearty, “mouthfulness”, thickness, complexity, depth of flavor with a long finish that so satisfies us. This comes from foods with fat and calcium combined, such as butter, cheese, milk, onions, garlic scallops and fish sauces. One theory holds that as we have eliminated from our diet, we also eliminated umami and kokumi. This has resulted in us reaching for other foods to try to satiate the brain. Sugar/carbohydrates, artificial sweeteners and products with flavor enhancers such as monosodium glutamate. While umami and kokumi both enhance the basic sweet, salt, bitter, sour, without fat, the depth of flavor isn’t there, so we reach for substances to satisfy that. Junk foods fit the bill.
Another prominent theory dominating the field for identifying the reason for food addiction, is that of dopamine response in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in the brain that conveys the feeling of pleasure. Sugar increases dopamine, but then, if eaten in excess, dopamine output is overstimulated. In short order, if not regulated by our eating habits, the dopamine receptor sites begin to down regulate. That means you have to eat more and more in order to get the same “happy signal” from the brain. Because there are inadequate levels of dopamine and poorly functioning receptors for it, when you first pull away from an addictive food, you get withdrawal symptoms. Over time, with some consistent work, this can be reversed. Leptin is also front and center as a reason for addictions. Leptin is a hormone which is stored in the white fatty tissues of the body. It is released in response to already stored fat and energy needs. If you are skipping meals, eating nutrient-devoid foods and/or your leptin levels drop too low, the body thinks you’re in a state of famine and lowers the metabolism to assist you through this perceived famine. The lack of energy prompts you to start eating to restore those levels. Unfortunately, most seek the sugar-laden foods, furthering the problems. All these and more contribute to food addictions.
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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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Keep your feelings to yourself as you work through an awkward circumstance. Complaining is useless, and also unwise since your words could come back to haunt you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A sudden flash of Bovine practicality shows you how you might be able to turn your artistic pursuits into a profitable venture. A spouse or partner offers some sage advice. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be prepared with several “Plan Bs” that you might have to use as backups just in case you encounter some troublesome complications with your carefully constructed schedule. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might think you’ll never have a free moment again with the demands of the workplace piling on. Cheer up. The pressure eases as holiday time nears. An old friend brings good news. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Leonine pride might make it difficult to offer an apology to a co-worker you unintentionally offended. But a quick and sincere “I’m sorry” could prevent problems down the line. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to tackle those backed-up chores that have kept you from moving into other and potentially more worthwhile projects. A personal matter needs your attention. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You usually have no problem rushing to the defense of someone you perceive as being treated unjustly. But perceptions could be deceiving this week. Check the facts before you act. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Before you point fingers at who might be to blame for the unexpected change in your plans, take a few moments to reflect on how this turn of events might be a blessing in disguise. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You seek out advice in the first part of the week. But be careful not to let counsel from others overshadow your own sense of perception. Things become clearer by the week’s end. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The trusted colleagues you relied on earlier continue to offer support with your project. But you take more control, and by the week’s end, you should be in full command. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Rely on your practical side while exploring investment possibilities. Caution is still your watchword in these matters. Your social life takes a gratifying turn by the week’s end. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An already confusing situation appears to grow murkier during the first part of the week. But it all starts to clear by the week’s end. Plan to spend the weekend with someone special. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a passion for life that inspires others to follow your example. You could be a motivational speaker. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Do this several times a day, and by the next day the cold is gone. Completely gone. What other things can it treat? Chronic sinus infections, night-time stuffiness, cough, flu, even MRSA. We often harbor MRSA in our nostrils, and this will get rid of it. You can press the copper handle in wounds, cuts, burns and lesions to combat infection. It can also treat warts. If you go to the doctor’s office or, even worse, the hospital, take it with you. Keep it in your purse or pocket, and anytime you touch a door handle, or anything in a hospital, rub your hands with the handle to kill the germs you’ve touched. Copper has been shown to kill E Coli, MRSA, C Diff, VRE, Staph and 200 other pathogens, including those that are antibiotic resistant. In fact, researchers have not found any disease germ that copper will not kill. People ask if it needs to be sterilized. It does not, it naturally sterilizes itself, no pathogen can live on it. I just run some water over it to clean it off after use, because you don’t want any dirt or oil on it -- this will reduce the contact of the copper with the pathogen. It can tarnish, but this doesn’t reduce the effectiveness of it. What’s the cost? $69.95. Get it at CopperZap. com. There’s much more information there about the product, and I want you all to stay healthy this winter!
Q&A with Susan Ashley, MD Anyone who has lived more than a few years has experienced the misery of the rhinovirus, or common cold. The nasal congestion, extreme amounts of mucus, sore throat and cough are symptoms we’ve all felt, and make us so miserable. I’ve often said whoever invents a cure for the cold will be an instant billionaire, and anytime I’ve gotten sick I would gladly pay $100 if there was a pill to instantly kill it. There has never been such a thing, and there still isn’t. But there is something better. What if I told you there was a way to kill a virus, including colds and flu, within 24 hours. Not only within 24 hours, but within 60 seconds. With one product, that is reusable, once purchased can be used over and over for the rest of your life. It’s called CopperZap. It is not a pill, but a slim handle with a nasal tip that kills viruses and bacteria on contact. Copper is well known for its natural anti-bacterial effects, and merely touching copper will kill the bacteria on your hand. The way the zap works, the very first inclination that you have a cold - you know the symptoms, a slight sniffle, maybe the start of a scratchy throat - you put the wand in the nostril and gently swab for 60 seconds. 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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By Fifi Rodriguez 1. MOVIES: Which 1990s movie featured the famous line, “I’m king of the world!”? 2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What is the name of the song that is played sometimes when the president of the United States appears in public? 3. ORGANIZATIONS: Carrie Chapman Catt was a founder of which U.S. group formed in 1920? 4. MUSIC: Roger Daltrey was the lead singer of which famous rock band? 5. ANATOMY: How many pairs of ribs does a human being have? 6. HISTORY: In what city did Hitler commit suicide at the end of World War II? 7. LITERATURE: What 18th-century statesman and inventor once wrote under the pseudonym “Silence Dogood”? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the traditional birthstone for January? 9. FOOD & DRINK: What cocktail is made from rye whiskey, absinthe, a sugar cube, a dash of bitters and a lemon twist? 10. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is the Tar Heel State? Answers 1. “Titanic” 2. “Hail to the Chief” 3. League of Women Voters 4. The Who 5. 12 (24 ribs) 6. Berlin 7. Benjamin Franklin 8. Garnet 9. A Sazerac 10. North Carolina (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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FOOD OF THE WEEK: “Q” FOODS This week, Tidbits takes a quick quest for quirky foods that begin with the letter “Q”. • The 1871 poem “The Owl and the Pussy Cat” states that the pair dined “on mince, and slices of quince, which they ate with a runcible spoon.” What exactly is a quince? It’s a member of the same family as apples and pears, and ranges in size from an orange to a grapefruit. The fruit is golden yellow and native to the Middle East. It’s a symbol of love and happiness, and in ancient times was always served at wedding feasts. Quince must be cooked before eating, since when raw it’s hard, bitter, and tart. Its most common use is preserves and jellies, with a taste similar to apples and pears. Some believe a quince may have been the “forbidden fruit” eaten by Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. • To a scientist, a quark is a group of subatomic particles that interact to become the components of matter. But in the food world, it’s a creamy type of cheese, with a taste and texture similar to a cross between cream cheese and ricotta. It’s especially popular in Germany, Eastern Europe, and Slavic countries. It’s produced by warming soured milk until it curdles, when lactic acid bacteria are added. When the quark becomes acidic, the proteins leak out, which are strained through a cheesecloth, leaving the firm but creamy cheese behind. It’s sometimes compared to Greek yogurt, but the nutritional value of quark is much better. Greek yogurt has 7 grams of protein per 100 gram serving – quark has double that amount.
SPORTS QUIZ Chris Richcreek
1. Who holds the major-league record for most consecutive games reaching base safely at least twice per game? 2. Which of the following major-league players known for their longevity pitched in the fewest major-league seasons: Tommy John, Jim Kaat, Jesse Orosco or Nolan Ryan? 3. Name the last player before Cleveland’s Terrelle Pryor in 2016 to have three rushes, three receptions and three passes attempted in the same NFL game. 4. Name the last NCAA men’s college basketball team to reach three consecutive NCAA championship games. 5. Who was the last NHL player before Washington’s Evgeny Kuznetsov in 2018 to have a fourassist game in the Stanley Cup Final? 6. When was the last time before 2018 that the U.S. women’s hockey team won Olympic gold? 7. In 2018, Brooks Koepka became the fifth golfer to win the U.S. Open and PGA Championship in the same year. Name two of the four others to do it. Answers 1. Boston’s Ted Williams, with 21 games. 2. Orosco pitched in 24 seasons, trailing Ryan (27), John (26) and Kaat (25). 3. San Francisco’s Billy Kilmer, in 1964. 4. Kentucky (1996-98). 5. Colorado’s Joe Sakic, in 1996. 6. It was 1998. 7. Ben Hogan (1948), Jack Nicklaus (1980), Gene Sarazen (1922) and Tiger Woods (2000). (c) 2018 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Call Idaho Issue #48505-0674 November 26th 2018 For Advertising (334) “Q” FOODS : • The word “quiche” has its origins in the French language around 1805, but the dish itself has been part of English, German, and Italian cuisine as well for centuries. It’s a pastry crust filled with eggs and cream, cheese, vegetables, and a choice of meat or seafood, such as bacon, ham, shrimp, or crab. The classic Quiche Lorraine, named for the Lorraine region of France, uses crisp bacon and Gruyere cheese. In 1997, a French chef put together 125 quarts (118 liters) of milk, 1,928 eggs, 156 lbs. (70.8 kg) of bacon, 134 lbs. (60.8kg) of butter, and 140 lbs. (63.5 kg) of flour to make an enormous quiche that baked for 18 hours and fed 125 people. • The French are also fond of quenelles, dumplings made from minced fish, meat, or vegetables, which are rolled in bread crumbs and eggs, and poached. The dumplings are usually served with a crayfish sauce or a cream sauce. • Quinoa, pronounced KEEN-wa, is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. In fact, the best-tasting plants are grown above an elevation of 12,500 feet (3810 m). It’s now a popular crop grown in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, where it was first sown in the 1980s. Over 200,000 lbs. (90,718 kg) are grown there each year. This herb plant is a member of the goosefoot family, and its seeds are very nutritious, containing eight amino acids, B vitamins, Vitamin A, phosphorus, iron, and calcium. It’s an especially popular choice for those who are gluten-intolerant.
PAW’S CORNER By Sam Mazzotta Dog’s Nonstop Barking Has Family on Edge DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Help! Our 13-yearold dog “Doofie” has decided that the best way to get his supper is to bark nonstop, starting at 2 p.m. He doesn’t stop until he is fed at 5. After dinner, he is quiet for a few minutes and then starts barking again until 8 p.m. when he gets his pill in some peanut butter. He’s the oldest of five dogs and the others don’t do this. We’ve tried changing his feeding times, adding a little snack between meals, but nothing seems to help. We’re pulling out our hair from his high-pitched barking. What else can we do? -- Pammie R., via email DEAR PAMMIE: I feel ya! Nonstop barking can be very stressful for everyone. My initial thinking is that Doofie is suffering from separation anxiety; the evening meal is comforting, as is his treat. His fixation on those specific feeding times is interesting, though. Because he’s a senior dog, something else may be contributing to the barking. I think there’s anxiety at work here, but its source is something you’ll need to try and figure out. Take him in for a checkup with the vet and explain what’s happening. Before the visit, keep a log of his behavior for a few days -- sometimes this can reveal patterns you hadn’t noticed. The vet may recommend medication to calm him during the afternoon. Keep his feeding and pill time the same and spend plenty of active time with Doofie between 2 and 5. Take him outside, run through a few training exercises, play tug of war with his favorite toy -- whatever it takes to work off some of his energy and just be there with him. Send your questions, tips or comments to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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WOODY WOODPECKER November 25 marks the anniversary of the introduction of Woody Woodpecker in 1940. Here are the facts about the history of this beloved cartoon character. • Woody was created by Walter Lantz and artist Bugs Hardaway, who had previously been involved in the creation of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck at Warner Brothers Studios in the 1930s. Woody was originally voiced by Mel Blanc, the “Man of 1,000 Voices,” who also voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy, Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Sylvester the Cat, Yosemite Sam, and scores of other characters. • While Lantz was on his honeymoon at a California cabin with his wife Grace, a noisy woodpecker hammered away outside, keeping them awake at night. A heavy rainstorm revealed that the bird had bored holes in the roof. Grace had the idea of building a cartoon around their experience. • Woody’s first cartoon short, “Knock, Knock” premiered on November 25, 1940, starring Woody, along with Andy Panda and Papa Panda. The little woodpecker became such a hit during World War II that his image was painted on the nose of US aircraft and on the walls of mess halls. A 1943 cartoon was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Subject. The cartoons were so popular, boys even cut their hair in the style of the red-headed bird. • Fans of Woody will know that his arch enemy was Wally Walrus, introduced in the cartoon short “The Beach Nut,” in 1944. Other enemies included Buzz Buzzard, Dirty McNasty, and Professor Grossenfibber. Woody’s love interest, Winnie Woodpecker, debuted in “Real Gone Woody” in 1954. Other friends included Chilly Willy, Sugarfoot, and Duffy Dog. Woody’s family included nephew Knothead, niece Splinter, and cousins Wilson, Richard, Jonathan, and Nick.
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Homelessness Down, But Still a Problem
The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) says that overall veteran homelessness is down 5.4 percent this year, half of what it was in 2010. That still leaves a lot of veterans without a place to call home. In some states the homeless rate has actually increased. Montana, for example, saw a rise of 20 percent in the past two years. New Mexico was up a whopping 35.5 percent, and New Hampshire rose 16.3 percent. Not only is homelessness among veterans not completely fixed, but winter is here. Consider whether you can help. Even though most large towns have homeless shelters, not all veterans want to stay in one. Or perhaps the shelter rules say they must leave during daytime hours. Your first step is to call local shelters. Ask about their veteran population and join up with crews that go out into the community seeking veterans who need help. Assistance can include bringing them in from the cold during daytime hours, hooking them up with veterans services, giving them warm coats and blankets, or even handing out hot coffee and sandwiches. You might run into objections to going into a shelter. Example: Maybe a veteran has a dog. Finding a rescue foster home for the dog might convince the veteran to go into a shelter where he or she will be closer to available services. Your argument can be that the sooner the veteran gets stable housing, the faster he can be reunited with his pooch. If you want to help homeless veterans, keep these two websites handy: The Homeless Assistant (www.thehomelessassistant.com) and Homeless Accommodation (www.homelessaccommodation.com). Their info is accurate and helpful for my state and town, so ideally it’s just as accurate for yours. Keep this number in your wallet: Homeless veteran services at the VA 1-877-4243838.
WOODY WOODPECKER (continued): • Although Mel Blanc was the first voice of Woody, the voice-over work was transferred to others when Blanc signed on full-time with Warner Brothers. It was Blanc’s voice that gave Woody his famous distinctive laugh. One of the voices, Kent Rogers, was killed during in a World War II plane crash, and Woody’s artist Bugs Hardaway took over. Beginning in 1950, in a Woody Woodpecker feature film “Destination Moon,” the voice-over work was done by Walt Lantz’s wife Grace. When audition tapes were being reviewed by Walt for a new voice, Grace secretly slipped her own recording into a stack of the tapes, and Walt chose her without knowing her identity. • Woody’s theme song was introduced in 1947, a song infused with Woody’s signature laugh. It was one of 1948’s biggest hit singles, and was the only song from an animated short to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song. • Woody Woodpecker made the transition into television in 1957 when ABC launched “The Woody Woodpecker Show.” It only ran until the following year, but then went into syndication until 1966. It was revived by NBC in 1970 for another six-year run. “The New Woody Woodpecker Show” aired on the Fox Kids channel from 1999 to 2002. • From 1982 until 1996, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade featured a Woody Woodpecker balloon, one of the tallest and widest balloons ever to appear in the parade. This made it one of the trickiest to fly, triggering several encounters with trees over the years, ripping his stomach, legs, hands, and head in six separate incidents, including a runin with a lamppost.
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NOW HERE’S A TIP By JoAnn Derson * “We have a cookie-making party every year, and we serve a nice lunch before launching into the cookies. This year, we decided to be very festive and used cookie cutters for napkin rings. They were raved about!” -- B.L. in New Jersey * “Keep a stack of blank notecards and a pen wherever you like to sit around, like the kitchen table or the end table in the living room. This will make it really easy for you and your kids to write notes to relatives or thank you notes for gifts. A text message or Facebook post is great, but everyone likes a handwritten note.” -- T.R. in Ohio * Jazz up your cookie game with these add-ins: butterscotch morsels, coconut flakes, toasted pine nuts, sea salt, malted milk balls, caramel chunks, salted or honey-roasted peanuts, sour candies, hot chocolate mix, instant coffee granules, crushed cookies or graham crackers. * “World’s Best Mitten Tip: Here’s how my mom keeps us in mittens for more than five minutes during the winter. Measure a piece of string or yarn that is as long as your arms’ length -- with arms stretched out to the sides, fingertip to fingertip, plus 12 inches or so. Secure a mitten to each end of the string -- you might have to make a small hole if your mittens are not woven. Now thread them through the sleeves of your favorite coat so that the mittens hang from the arm holes. Secure the middle point of the string to the coat’s tag. Now, when you put your coat on, your mittens are there at your hands. If you don’t want to wear them, you can tuck them back up in the sleeve. You will not lose them and they stay together.” -- M.R. in Minnesota * Bring back the life of a washable marker that’s been dried out. Run the tip under a slow stream of tap water for 60 seconds, then wrap the tip in plastic and cap it. Let sit for an hour.
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Elders often say they want to stay in their own homes.
SENIOR NEWS LINE By Matilda Charles
Newest Phone Scam: Social Security If you see the number 1-800-772-1213 on your Caller ID, beware. Social Security has put out a warning about scams involving spoofed phone numbers. Scammers can make any numbers they want appear, even the number for the Social Security Administration! Social Security is not likely to call you. They certainly won’t call you and ask you to verify your number (especially the new number on the card you were recently sent), or the bank where your automatic deposit is sent, or any other personal information. Social Security won’t call and threaten to take away your benefit if you don’t answer their questions, or tell you they can help get your benefits increased. If you get one of these calls, hang up and report it at the Office of the Inspector General (800-269-0271). But there’s more. The newest phone scam trick is to make your caller I.D. look like the call is from someone in your town, with state and local area codes. While you might be suspicious of out-of-country area codes or calls from out of state, you’re more likely to pick up the phone if you think it might be one of your neighbors. This is what the scammers count on. If you do pick up one of these calls, or any number you don’t recognize, the most important thing to remember is to never say “yes.” Your voice is being recorded, and if you answer “yes” to any question, scammers will use that as verification that you want to sign for whatever it is they’re peddling. Instead of answering any of their questions, ask your own questions. Ask who is calling, ask where they got your number ... or better yet, just hang up without saying a word. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
They've lived there for decades and see no reason to move. However, many times their neighborhoods have changed so much that they are no longer safe. Even if the neighborhoods are safe, many of the old neighbors have died or moved away, and the elders become isolated. Many times a move to assisted living can give elders a new lease on life. Older homes that seniors hang onto often have bathrooms and bedrooms on a second floor. I've seen seniors sleep on the living room couch because they don't want to make the trip up the stairs to go to bed. This is often unhealthy for their bodies, and if the only bathroom is up a long flight of stairs, they still must climb. Stairs are not only an obstacle because of the energy it takes to climb them, they present a real hazard when it comes to falls. Change can be hard for anyone and elders are often reluctant to change the way things have always been. Decades of their lives may be tied to the home they live in, and the idea of moving away is terrifying, so they insist what they have is what they want. But the old home isn't necessarily the best place for them. Family members or caregivers need to move slowly and with compassion when they try to convince an elder to move from the family home. However, once the adjustment is made, many elders are thrilled with the change. Why? Here are five reasons. Safety. Assisted living centers are set up to provide a safe, comfortable environment for elders… Meals. Appetites can diminish as we age, plus many people don't enjoy eating alone… In assisted living, meals are provided and they often offer many choices of food. But the biggest plus may be that people have company for their meals… Transportation. …they can generally arrange transportation for seniors who need to get to clinic appointments… Less worry. …In assisted living, they don't have to worry about repair responsibilities. If something doesn't work properly, they or a loved one can alert the administration and the problem should be fixed… Socialization. Socialization is perhaps the most important reason why many people who insist that they will hate assisted living end up thriving… In assisted living, even those who swore they'd hate it often find, once they adjust, that they again enjoy the company of peers. They play cards, listen to music, exercise, have snacks, go to community events and have people come in to entertain them… (by Carol Bradley Bursack, Editor-in-Chief, “Elder Care Link”.)
Linda Davis Director of building relationships. 208.457.3403 www.LodgeLiving.net
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1. Who had a hit with “A Thing Called Love”? 2. What singer-songwriter had a big hit in 1977 with “I Go Crazy,” which spent a record 40 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart? 3. Name the duo who released “The Closer I Get to You.” 4. Who released “Arizona” in 1969, and what does the song’s title refer to? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “It’s been a mystery, And still they try to see, Why somethin’ good can hurt so bad.” Answers 1. Jerry Reed, in 1968. The song was covered by number of artists over the years, including by Elvis Presley. But it was Johnny Cash who took it to No. 1 in 1972. 2. Paul Davis. Lou Rawls, Will Downing and Barry Manilow later covered the song. 3. Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway, in 1978. The was never intended to be a duet, but it was rewritten to include Hathaway, who had suffered from depression. 4. Mark Lindsay, formerly of Paul Revere and the Raiders. Arizona was the nickname of the singer’s hippie girlfriend. 5. “Who’s Crying Now,” by Journey in 1981. The song went to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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