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TIMES A monthly magazine for the region’s seniors NOV. 4, 2019 / VOL. 29, NO. 11

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John Moxley Lynne Cornell Les MacDowell Helen Vernon Jean Martin

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Briefs .......................................................................12-14 House Call: The dangers of pharmacy hopping ........... 6 Medicare open enrollment is going on now ..............4-5 Readers contribute .................................................. 3/17 Scam stopper: Tips on staying safe ............................ 18 Senior meal menus / meal site list ........................19/20 Volunteer Opportunities ............................................... 7 What pet should you get? ............................................. 9

TIMES ON THE COVER: Dr. Amy Cumberland Wallace holds her dog, Gypsy, last month in front of a painting that adorns her waiting room at the Clarkston Veterinary Clinic in this photo taken by Pete Caster. She shares tips on how to choose a pet on Pages 9-11.

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ounds in the forests the Clearwater. As it grew of Clearwater County dark, we had to stop and can be quite pleasant and lay our sleeping bags on the soothing. Noises, however, trail. We both went to sleep. are a different story.

Suddenly, I was raised from There’s a difference my slumber by a voice between sounds screaming, “Miand noises. Sounds chael Ward, if you — like a gently don’t wake up, I’m babbling stream going to scream.”

— tend to trigger Well, I was awake, positive emotions. and Beth was, in However, a babfact, screaming. bling in-law may An elk had wanbe considered dered down the LIFE ON THE HILL trail and found us noise.

Circumstances blocking his way. may also affect the He had sniffed my designation. The slumbering wife sound, or in this and spooked. She case noise, of a falling awoke with a start as the pine cone can put you on elk tore violently through edge when you’re alone. the brush. It sounded like It may seem to be more the beginning of World like a boulder tumbling War III with lots of grunts, down the hillside. Certain snaps and crashes accomanimal sounds can be espanied by a loud siren. pecially disconcerting.

The poor bull probably Sometimes animal made it to Montana that sounds and human sounds night, but not before leavcan be confused. We had a ing a serious deposit of family friend, Flick, who excrement on the trail just frequently blamed his gas above my wife’s sleeping on deer. When hunting for bag. Hunters often refer elk and deer, our friend to this as elk sign, but this would release an atmospecimen was a billboard. spheric disturbance and Yes, the sounds of nature then say, “Listen, I think I span from tranquility heard a buck snort.” to outright chaos. Hey, I No respectful buck think I heard a buck snort. would do such a thing. The noise had no resemblance Ward, 71, lived in Headquarters to a real snort from Bambi from 1948 to ’70. He graduated and friends. from Pierce High School and Likewise, the bugle of received a bachelor’s degree in a bull elk is one of the education at Lewis-Clark Normal more eerie sounds (noises) School (now Lewis-Clark State when in the woods. The College). He’s now retired and high-pitched whistle will living in Columbia, S.C., with raise the hair on the back Beth, his wife of 47 years. His goal of your neck and motivate with this column is to share the you to walk a little faster. bonds of community developed While we’re talking on the Hill. His stories are fairly about noises in the woods, true — the names may or may not I’m reminded of a notebe changed to protect the guilty worthy encounter.

— with thanks to the many friends One evening years ago, from Headquarters, Pierce and my wife and I were hiking Weippe (and all the little wide spots between these towns) who enriched up the Black Mountain Trail near the North Fork of his life and fueled these memories.

Mike Ward

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Open enrollment: It’s time to review your Medicare plan Changes to premiums, deductibles and co-pays can be costly. A recent eHealth analysis of people NAPS NEWS SERVICE using eHealthMedicare. edicare’s annual com to compare Medicare enrollment period plans found that fewer opened last month and will than 1 in 10 were enrolled end Dec. 7. This is seniors’ in the lowest cost plan for yearly chance to shop for their personal prescription insurance coverage that drug regimen. Those who best meets their needs. Peo- switched to their optimal ple covered by Medicare drug plan stood to save an will have even more plans, average of $900 per year. with a host of new benefits, 2. LOOK OUT FOR to choose from for 2020.

DRUG COVERAGE Here are five things to CHANGES. It’s common keep in mind: for insurance compa1. REVIEW YOUR 2020 nies to tweak their list of COVERAGE OPTIONS. covered drug and prices Medicare Advantage plan (see related story on Page details change each year, 5). That can mean higher so the policy that was the out-of-pocket expenses. least expensive or best Check to make sure that match for you in 2019 the medications you need may not be right for 2020. are still covered by your

Five tips to make sure you’re in the right plan

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plan in 2020, and pay close attention to any special rules you need to follow to get the most coverage for your medications. Online tools, including eHealth Medicare.com’s prescription drug coverage comparison tool, can help you find the best option for 2020.

3. MAKE SURE YOUR DOCTORS ARE STILL COVERED. The doctors and hospitals that participate in your Medicare plan’s network often change each year as well.

Make sure your preferred providers are covered under your current plan or any new plan that interests you. The amount you’ll pay when you get care from a doctor or hospital that does not participate with your plan will be higher

than what you’ll pay if you stay within your plan’s network, and some health insurers won’t cover outof-network providers at all, except in an emergency.

visits, caregiver support, nutritional counseling, meal delivery and air conditioning, among others.

5. WORK WITH A PROFESSIONAL TO 4. COMPARE BENEUNDERSTAND YOUR FITS. Along with price CHOICES. To make sure comparisons, be sure to re- you’re viewing a wide view the full range of serrange of plans available on vices and benefits offered the market, work with an by competing Medicare expert in Medicare prodplans. These can include ucts that represents more everything from preferred than just one insurance pharmacy and mail-order company. It doesn’t cost prescription discounts to anything extra. A licensed dental, vision, hearing and agent can help you undereven fitness benefits. And stand and make sense of for 2020, many Medicare all your options and select Advantage plans will offer coverage that best matchsupplemental benefits es your needs, budget and that provide additional lifestyle. assistance to people with Free local consultations chronic illness, such as with trained volunteers non-emergency transporalso are available (see the tation, virtual medical sidebar on Page 5).

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Understanding Medicare: Common Part D myths NAPS NEWS SERVICE

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t’s important for seniors to evaluate their Medicare prescription drug plan every year. Plan benefits can change, including prescription drug coverage, premiums, deductibles and pharmacy benefits.

As you do your research, you may run into a few misconceptions. Walgreens vice president of specialty and retail pharmacy operations Rina Shah debunks five common myths about Medicare Part D. MYTH 1: YOUR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTIONS COST THE SAME AT ALL PHARMACIES. FACT: You often pay less on copays when you fill a Medicare Part D-covered prescription at a preferred pharmacy in your plan’s network. These savings can quickly add up.

MYTH 2: MEDICARE PART D AND MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS CAN REQUIRE YOU TO FILL PRESCRIPTIONS BY MAIL. FACT: Medicare prevents plans from requiring patients to use a mail-order pharmacy exclusively.

MYTH 3: ONCE YOU PICK A PLAN, YOU DON’T NEED TO REVIEW IT EACH YEAR. FACT: Changes in the prescriptions you take, plan design and coverage may cause your existing plan to no longer be right for you. Your insurance provider sends a letter that describes any changes to your plan. It is important to review these changes as they could affect your total cost (see related story on Page 4).

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FRIEND RECOMMENDS. FACT: While your friends may have good recommendations, their prescriptions and doctors are likely different from yours.

Because copays for drugs are an important part of the overall Medicare costs, what works for your friend may not be the right choice for you.

Myth 5: Changing your plan means you must change your pharmacy.

Fact: Getting a new plan doesn’t always result in having to use a new pharmacy. When evaluating your plan options, always consider your preferred pharmacy as an important part of your evaluation (see related column on the importance of using a single pharmacy, on Page 6).

When you start to research coverage, make sure your pharmacy of choice is in your plan’s preferred network.

FREE OPEN ENROLLMENT HELP

Open enrollment for health insurance and Medicare supplement continues through Dec. 7, and Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteers will be available to help current and future Medicare recipients. SHIBA offers free, unbiased, confidential help.

Supplemental policies need an annual review as they change in cost and coverage every year. To receive the best assistance, participants should bring a list of current medications. l WASHINGTON RESIDENTS can call (800) 562-6900 or visit www.insurance. wa.gov/shiba for more information. l IDAHO RESIDENTS can call (800) 2474422 to or visit doi.idaho.gov/shiba for more information. l Walk-in clinics are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesdays at the SE WA Aging & Long Term Care office at 744 Fifth St., Suite E, in Clarkston, (509) 758-2355. l Walk-in clinics are held on a firstcome, first-served basis from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 4 at Pullman Senior Citizens Association, 235 SE Paradise St., (509) 338-3307. l SHIBA help is available at the Colfax Library: Call (877) 733-3375 for details.

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Are you a pharmacy hopper? It could be hazardous to your health Y

ou’ve just visited your ductibles and out-of-pocket healthcare provider drug costs, you can’t blame with an urgent problem, people for shopping around and have been put on yet for the best medication another new medication. prices and using multiple It’s almost dinnertime, and pharmacies to fill their you’re running late prescriptions. After as it is. Why not all, medications just pick up your are big business: new medication at Mearly $350 billion the grocery store was spent on prepharmacy instead scriptions in Amerof going to your ica last year alone. regular pharmacy?

That’s more than It sounds practi$1,100 for every cal enough, but usHOUSE CALL man, woman, and ing multiple pharchild in the country, macies can lead to with a greater share a host of problems. being spent by older For example, unadults. But at what less you provide a point do the risks of complete list of all of the shopping around outweigh medications you are takthe benefits? ing, each pharmacy will According to the Journal have a record only of what of American Geriatrics they are dispensing — so Society, adults using multithey could miss dangerous ple pharmacies to fill their interactions between med- prescriptions are far more ications, or miss spotting likely to experience probtwo medications that are lems with their medication duplicate therapies. Each — either through a missed pharmacy will have an drug-to-drug interaction, or incomplete record of your because they inadvertently medications, so it won’t fail to use the medication be possible for them to according to their providprovide the professional er’s orders. These probjudgment that providers lems result in an estimated and patients rely on.

120,000 deaths annually. In Yet in this day of high de- addition, more than 175,000

Tracy Flynn

older patients will visit the emergency room this year because of an adverse reaction to a commonly prescribed medication.

Think of your pharmacist as an essential member of your healthcare team. Once you get to know staff at a single pharmacy, you’ll feel more comfortable asking questions and relying on their knowledge. And once they get to know you, they’re better able to advocate for you and identify potential problems with your medications before they happen. Having a pharmacist watching out for you is one more valuable resource in maintaining your health.

If you feel it’s truly worth it to use more than one pharmacy, make sure you provide each with a complete list of all of the medications you are currently taking, including the strengths, dosages and the reason you’re taking the medication; tell them about any allergies you have; and keep them updated on any changes in your health.

This small investment of time may keep you out of the emergency room — and just might save your life.

Flynn is a family nurse practitioner in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley and a nursing professor at Lewis-Clark State College.

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INTERLINK INC. is recruiting “winter drivers” to replace snow bird volunteers who have moved south for the season. Help is needed transporting elderly and disabled people to medical appointments and other destinations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Saturday. Volunteers may drive as much or little as they wish. They use their own vehicles and are paid for their mileage.

Interlink works to match community volunteers to people needing assistance to remain independent in their own homes. The office is at 817A Sixth St., Clarkston. More information is available by calling (509) 751-9143; volunteer applications can be found online at www.interlink volunteers.org.

and low- to middle-income people needs volunteers to prepare tax filings and greet clients. Free training is provided.

• America Reads needs reading tutors to help students become proficient readers. Volunteers need to be able to commit to at least an hour a week for the school year.

• Food banks need drivers to pick up donations (a one-day-per-week commitment is required) and front counter staff to greet clients and distribute food (computer experience is helpful).

• A mobile blood drive canteen needs volunteers to serve refreshments immediately following blood donations, maintain a comfortable atmosphere, talk with donors, answer questions and observe donors for possible adverse reactions.

• The State Health The WA-ID VOLUNInsurance Benefit AdviTEER CENTER, in the sors (SHIBA) program Lewiston Community needs volunteers to assist Center at 1424 Main St., local seniors with Medistrives to provide incare questions. Training is dividualized volunteer provided. opportunities for those • The Idaho State wishing to serve in LewVeterans Home needs iston, Clarkston, Asotin, people willing to read, Pomeroy, Moscow and the play games, plan activities Orofino area. Information and/or just socialize with and other volunteer residents. openings are available • Project Warm-Up: www.waidvolunteer Volunteers may make hats, center.org or (208) 746scarves, mittens and lap 7787. Pressing volunteer robes from home or join a needs include: small group of volunteers • Senior meal providto knit, crochet or weave ers need delivery drivers from 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesand volunteers at the days. Items are donated meal prep sites. A regular to more than 30 nonprofit schedule commitment of agencies in the fall. Yarn is at least one day per week provided. is needed. Drivers must • A library seeks volhave a valid driver’s liunteers who like books cense and auto insurance. to help work with new • A tax aide program materials, book mending, that offers free preparadisc cleaning or pulling tion of federal and state in- book requests from the come tax filings to seniors collections.

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• A quilting group needs volunteers to help tie quilts on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• A local hospital has volunteer positions available at the front lobby information desk, in admissions, day surgery waiting rooms, the hospital gift shop and other areas.

• Nonprofit thrift stores need people to work as sorters, cashiers and on the sales floor and to do general cleaning, pricing and other tasks as needed.

• A nonprofit organization needs a receptionist.

General knowledge of computers and other office equipment is helpful but not required.

VALLEY MEALS ON WHEELS, which provides daily home-delivered noontime meals to seniors, home-bound and special needs clients in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, needs volunteer drivers.

Drivers can set their own schedules.

More information is available at 208-7995767 or valleymeals @aol.com or at the office, on the second floor of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, 415 Sixth St., Lewiston, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To submit Volunteer Opportunity items: Golden Times publishes Volunteer Opportunities in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley monthly as a free public service.

Area agencies who wish to take part may send information to goldentimes@lmtribune or Golden Times, P.O. Box 957, Lewiston, ID 83501. All submissions are edited for brevity and clarity, and will run as space allows. Questions may be directed to editor Julie Breslin at jbreslin@lmtribune.com or (208) 848-2241. Deadline for the December edition is 5 p.m. Nov. 15.

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John Moxley, 93 John Q. “Grandpa John” Moxley, of Peck, was born in 1926 to Thornton and Iva Moxley at the 21 Ranch in Waha.

He graduated from Lewiston High School in 1944 and joined the U.S. Army Air Forces. He served until the end of World War II. He married Peggy Jones, and they had a son.

They later divorced.

John worked at the U.S. Postal Service in Lewiston for 16 years. Later, he was a self-employed beekeeper until he retired in 1999.

He married Carolyn Fuhrman in 1971.

They have been married 48 years.

John has always enjoyed woodworking, recycling at Peck, playing cards, rodeos and bull riding. He enjoys his family, friends and neighbors. In addition to his son, he has two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren.

A family celebration is planned.

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Lynne Cornell, 80 Mara Lynne (Price) Cornell was born in 1939 to Claudina and Malcom Price in Lewiston, where she still lives.

Lynne and Gabe Cornell were married on June 26, 1971, and they traveled and lived in Venezuela and California while Gabe worked. In retirement, they wintered in Gold Canyon, Ariz., for many years. They are members of the Elks and Eagles lodges.

She was a Mary Kay consultant and also owned G&L Hypnotic Studio.

She enjoys doing crossword puzzles, reading and playing Candy Crush. She also has had Scottish terriers for many years.

Lynne has two sons, four stepchildren, 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

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Les MacDowell, 80

Jean Martin, 90

George Leslie “Les” MacDowell, of Lewiston, was born in 1939 in Baltimore, Md. His early years were spent on the East Coast, but as a “military brat,” he was able to spend two years in Formosa (now Taiwan) in his early teens. His father was transferred to Camp Hanford in Washington, and he graduated from Richland High School in 1957.

He graduated from Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas, with an education degree in mathematics.

His career was spent with youth, either as a teacher or coach. He coached football and track at Lewiston High School and officiated basketball for many years. He is a member of the District II Basketball Officials Hall of Fame. He retired from Lewiston School District in 2002 and now works as a Medicare specialist at Troy Insurance Agency.

Les is active in his church as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He and his wife, Pat, have been married for 57 years and have two children and five grandchildren.

Jean Hazard Martin was born to Neale B. and Isabel Baird Hazard in 1929 in Twin Falls.

She graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1947 and earned a bachelor of arts degree in 1970 from what is now Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston. She was an elementary school teacher in Kimberly, Idaho, a librarian at Sacajawea Junior High in Lewiston, the media director for elementary and high schools in Twin Falls and a librarian at Nampa High School in Nampa, Idaho.

She retired in 1992 and moved in 1995 to Clarkston, where she still lives.

Jean plays guitar and mandolin and enjoys quilting, aerobics, reading and socializing with many friends. She was a member of the Asotin County Library Board for 10 years and is a member of the Seaport Quilters Guild, Banana Belt Fiddlers and the YWCA Book Club in Lewiston.

She married John R. Martin on Sept. 19, 1948, in Twin Falls. He died in 2002. Family includes two sons, two daughters, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Her family held an open house celebration Saturday in Clarkston.

> NOV. 27 Helen Vernon, 85 Helen Vernon was born in 1934 to Iver and Beulah Pederson in Orofino, where she still lives.

She graduated from high school in 1954 and married Jim Vernon on April 3, 1970. He died June 12, 1983.

She received her 50-year jewel in Bluebell Rebekah Lodge. She’s a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a longtime member and volunteer of the local site where senior meals are served.

She enjoys playing bingo and enjoys visits at Brookside Landing.

A no-gift open-house birthday celebration, planned from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 24 at the VFW hall, 330 Michigan Ave. in Orofino, will feature live music and a light luncheon.

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To submit birthdays: Birthday announcements starting at age 70 and every year after will be accepted for free publication in the month of the birthday only. Length limit is 200 words. All submissions must include the name and contact information of the person submitting information. Current photos are welcome — please no dated pictures. To have photos returned, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Submissions may be sent to goldentimes@ lmtribune.com or Golden Times, P.O. Box 957, Lewiston, ID 83501. Questions may be directed to editor Julie Breslin at jbreslin@lmtribune.com or (208) 848-2241. December birthday announcements must be received by 5 p.m. Nov. 15.

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Sandy Blair passes her 13-year-old dog, Izzy, to Dr. Amy Cumberland Wallace for a check Oct. 10 at the Clarkston Veterinary Clinic.

Pet project: Tips on finding the right furry friend

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ardly a week goes by without at least one news report on the many benefits of having a pet. On the flip side, the responsibilities and expense of proper pet care should be carefully weighed before making the leap into adoption. This can be especially true for older people, who may be on a M O N D A Y, N O V E M B E R 4 , 2 0 1 9

fixed income, have limited mobility or weakness, or travel frequently. Just in time for National Senior Pet Month, local experts shared advice on how seniors can pick an animal companion that fits their fitness level, lifestyle and personality.

BY THE NUMBERS

According to www.dog time.com, Washington and Idaho are among the “Top 10 pet-owning states,” with

62.7 percent and 62 percent, respectively, of households having a pet. Neither state made the Top 10 cut for dog ownership, but both again made the bracket for cat-owning households (39 percent in Washington and 34.6 percent in Idaho).

Gauging pet ownership by age group is tougher.

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“adults aged 50 to 80” own a pet. Local veterinarians interviewed for this article estimate at least 50 percent of their human clients are 65 or older. Some services they offer are tailored to the needs of older adults and their animal companions.

Veterinarian Amy Cumberland Wallace, who bought Clarkston Veterinary Clinic in 2007, said her steady retired customers are great because she

and the clients can have a conversation about what is best for the pet as well as the owner. She will “always fit them in,” but also offers “senior-discount Wednesdays” to encourage them to make appointments for routine pet care (no surgeries are performed on those days).

Wallace said her office “gets calls from the park-

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> Continued from PAGE 9 ing lot in winter months” from senior clients who need help bringing their pet in for treatment, and they are always accommodated.

Veterinarian Roxanna Durham has owned Evergreen Veterinary Clinic in Pullman since 2015 and offers a house call service that is popular among older pet owners.

“Nine out of 10 ‘pet taxi’ trips are for (pets of) senior folks, many of them in their 80s and 90s,” Durham said.

The pet taxi travels to clients’ homes or assisted living facilities to deliver prescriptions and special diets and to ferry pets between the clinic and home for vaccines and other routine services.

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Veterinarian Roxanna Durham, owner of Evergreen Veterinary Clinic in Pullman, sits with her 6-month-old Rottweiler, Betty, in an exam room.

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show pet owners have lower blood pressure, lower levels of “bad” cholesterol, lower risk of heart disease, require fewer doctor visits and report fewer limitations on daily living. Pets have even been linked to improved memory in the elderly. (For synopses of the research and links to the articles, visit www.petsfortheelder.org and www.agingcare.com.)

Pets also can play a significant role in emotional health. Among seniors coping with chronic pain, those PROS OF PET OWNERSHIP with animal companions Research shows better reported reduced pain and physical health, or slowlower stress levels. A “feeler health declines, among good” hormone in the brain adults who care for a pet. was found to be elevated Numerous studies indicate simply by looking into a that pet owners — especially dog’s eyes for five minutes. those with dogs — are much Risks of heart attack and more likely than non-pet stroke, linked to the loneowners to exercise regularliness and isolation expely, and to maintain a balrienced by many seniors, anced diet, ideal blood sugar appear to be lowered by pets levels and a lower bodythat keep their owners acmass index. Findings also tive and socially connected.

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Wallace noted that many local assisted living facilities now allow pets to promote that active connection.

Animal companions can give residents a reason beyond themselves to get moving, go to breakfast, Durham agreed, to maybe “bring back a treat or a morsel” to their pet. She said pet ownership tends to confer a certain “notoriety” or celebrity status among assisted living residents, fostering greater interaction.

Pets can also help their owners in unexpected ways. Durham described a case in which an older client believed she was giving her elderly, diabetic cat its insulin as prescribed — yet the cat’s blood sugar levels continued to climb, and the medicine in the vial remained at the same level. With Durham’s help, the client’s adult children eventually accepted that their mother was suffering memory loss, and they came up with a solution to help both the client and her ailing cat.

CONS OF PET OWNERSHIP

When asked if she ever had a pet, Marilyn Fry, of Pullman, deadpanned: “I had six children.”

> BEFORE YOU ADOPT ...

Prospective owners should first take stock of their lifestyle, resources, capabilities, preferences and personality.

Next, imagine how those factors might align with animals encountered. While a perfect fit may not appear, a close match will should set the scene for a mutually beneficial relationship for owners and their animal companions.

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Sandy Blair, of Lewiston, holds her 13-year-old dog Izzy, Oct. 10, as she waits for veterinarian Amy Cumberland Wallace at the Clarkston Veterinary Clinic. Blair, who said she was in her 70s, has had Izzy since she was a “3-pound pup.”

But her tongue-in-cheek response reflects a potent truth: Proper care and nurturing of a pet requires a lifelong commitment of resources in terms of time, energy, money and love.

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Animals also can be a tripping hazard in the home, and owners report neglecting their own medical needs while pampering their pets. According to an April 3 article in Time magazine, “Growing Old is Better with a Pet. Here’s Why,” by Jamie Ducharme: “Six percent of pet owners said they’d fallen or injured themselves as a result of having a pet — consistent with a recent study finding rising rates of fractures among elderly dog owners.

Fifteen percent of pet owners, including 26 percent of those who said they were in fair or poor health, said their pet’s health took precedence over their own.”

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Beyond the initial fees for buying or adopting a pet, dog owners typically spend more than $125 a month on care and cat-owners spend more than $75 a month on average according to the

websites www.aspca.org and www.rover.com.

When considering the financial side of pet ownership, Wallace said, “nobody thinks about grooming, but it adds up.” Small poodles are popular companions among seniors.

But because their coats are hair, not fur, poodles require regular grooming to maintain, not only their looks, but also their health.

Also, for all the health benefits pets can offer owners, there is a flip side.

Pets can limit their owners’ ability to travel long distances, make impromptu jaunts to area attractions, or, in some situations, even simply leave the house for a short time. Arranging and paying for boarding or in-home pet-sitting might render such excursions not worth the hassle and expense. Feeling tied to home can foster resentment and can contribute to a pet owner’s sense of isolation

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BRIEFS Everybody Reads program author to visit • Author Luis Alberto Urrea will be in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley on Nov. 13 to discuss “The House of Broken Angels,” this year’s Everybody Reads pick.

• According to information from the Lewiston library, “Everybody Reads is a regional program that builds a shared reading experience around a single book to foster curiosity, spark discussion and celebrate a love of story and community engagement.”

• Urrea was the 2005 Pulitzer Prize finalist for nonfiction. He has written 17 books, winning numerous awards for his poetry, fiction and essays, and is a member of the Latino Literature Hall of Fame.

• “The House of Broken Angels” is a novel of an American family which happens to be from Mexico.

• Born in Tijuana to a Mexican father and

of Broken Angels” (see related story). When: American mother, Urrea is most recognized as a border writer, though he says, “I am more Noon Nov. 13. Where: Basalt Cellars, 906 Port Drive, Clarkston. interested in bridges, not borders.”

• Cricut Class: Tools of the Trade — Learn how to use the Cricut Maker. Registration is Asotin County Library events The Asotin County Library has a handful of required because of limited space and supplies. When: 6-7:45 p.m. Nov. 13. free adult events planned for this month: • True Story: a nonfiction book club — Dis• NaNoWriMo Group — Get help from cuss “Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher,” by fellow writers during National Novel Writing Timothy Egan. When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 20.

Month. When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 and • Closed for Thanksgiving— Nov. 28-29.

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• Family Christmas Craft Workshop — • I Love My Uke – LC Valley — A group Bring the family to make a holiday craft. meets to learn and play ukuleles. All skill levWhen: 6-8 p.m.

Dec. 2. els are welcome; bring your own instrument.

• The Job & Career Catalyst Center — When: 2-4 p.m. Nov. 16.

Drop in for resume and job search help.

• Color Me Happy — Supplies are provided.

When: 2-5 p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays and When: 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 12.

1-4 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• Everybody Reads — Meet 2005 PulitUnless otherwise noted, activities are at the zer Prize finalist and acclaimed author Luis Alberto Urrea, who will discuss “The House Continued on Page 14

How can I Alleviate the Symptoms of Neck Pain?

Your neck plays the very important role of holding the weight of your head throughout the day and allowing you Katie Brown to turn your head in multiple directions.

The neck is made up of 7 vertebrae and multiple muscles and ligaments for support.

Neck pain is common, especially in today’s society when most of our work requires us to use a phone or computer. ”Tech neck”, a term used to describe the act of stressing muscles while using phones, tablets, and computers, resulting in neck and shoulder pain, stiffness, and soreness. A recent study shows the average American is on their phone for 3 hours and 17 minutes daily. This hunched over posture puts you at an increased risk for neck pain.

How do you alleviate symptoms of neck pain? One of the best things you can do is to change positions frequently. If you have a sedentary job, try to stand every 15-30 minutes to help increase blood flow to your entire body. Some other simple changes to help improve or avoid neck pain are to quit or avoid smoking, be conscious of your posture when standing or sitting and to avoid carrying heavy bags or purses.

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BRIEFS Continued from Page 13 downtown branch of the Asotin County Library at 417 Sycamore St., Clarkston, (509) 758-5454.

The Heights branch is at 2036 Fourth Ave., Clarkston, (509) 758-4601; and the Asotin branch is at 215 Second St., Asotin, (509) 243-6010.

Pullman senior center lines up activities Day trips, extended travel events and regular activities are among November offerings from the Pullman Senior Citizens Association.

Travel opportunities include casino trips, dining clubs, Thursday evening crafting, holiday

centerpiece creation and and a two-day trip to see “Jesus Christ Superstar” and do some holiday shopping. Registration is required.

Other events at the center include yoga, coloring club, social support group, Totally Tuesdays for Active Adults, TED Talks and discussion, bunco, movie and lunch and tech help.

Some events are free. Event dates, costs and other details, as well as registration, are available by calling (509) 338-3307 or (509) 338-3327. The center is at 325 SE Paradise St.

Valley Community Center plans events The following activities are

planned at Valley Community Center, 549 Fifth St., Clarkston.

More information is available by calling (509) 758-4064.

• Church group — 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Sundays.

• Painting class — Noon to 3 p.m.

Mondays.

• Foot care — Call for appointments and cost: Mondays (509) 330-1857; and Wednesdays (208) 743-1459.

• Fitness class — 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• Pinochle — 12:30-3 p.m.

Fridays.

• Line dancing — 11 a.m.-noon Wednesdays.

• Bridge — Noon to 4 p.m.

Thursdays and 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Saturdays.

• Blood pressure check — 11:30 a.m. Thursdays.

• VCC board meeting — 9 a.m.

Nov. 13.

TO SUBMIT BRIEFS: Groups and organizations may submit event information pertaining to seniors in the region for free publication in the monthly Golden Times magazine. All submissions are subject to editing and space restraints and must include the name and phone number of the person submitting the information. Questions may be directed to editor Julie Breslin at jbreslin@ lmtribune.com or (208) 848-2241.

Submissions may be sent to goldentimes@ lmtribune.com or Golden Times, P.O. Box 957, Lewiston, ID 83501.

Information for the December issue must be received by 5 p.m. Nov. 15.

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he Critters are back and meaner than ever. Fortunately, Dee Wallace has also returned to take aim at the miniature alien monsters in “Critters Attack!” Released straight to Blu-ray, DVD and digital platforms over the summer, the film had its television premiere on the Syfy Channel in October.

Wallace starred in the original 1986 comedy horror, but skipped the three sequels and only agreed to do the new movie because it was a reboot of the franchise.

“Too much time had gone by to go back and reprise my role in the original, so this is a great reworking of the story,” Wallace said from Los Angeles. “The writers came Warner Bros./Marcos Cruz up with an incredibly interesting and strong character Dee Wallace is shown in “Critters Attack.” for me, plus I got to go to venture into horror began ters film, this year WalSouth Africa for filming.” lace plays either lead or five years earlier in “The Wallace said modern supporting roles in the Hills Have Eyes” which technology didn’t ruin the new version. “We didn’t use was just her third film and horror flicks “Dolls” and a real screen shocker even “3 from Hell;” the thriller CGI — it’s all puppets like “The Wrong Mommy;” a for 1977 audiencthe original. I don’t romance, “Renovation of think the fans would TINSELTOWN es. She went on to the Heart;” and the drama appear in horror/ have it any other TALKS thriller classics such “Sunrise in Heaven.” way.”

Somewhere along the as “Cujo” and “The Director Bobby way this year, she also Howling.”

Miller knew fans reached a career mile“I love working would want Wallace stone that few, if any, livin all genres, but in the new film, too, ing actresses could claim. it’s the dramatic and told the studio “My publicist called work in thrillers he needed her after me and said ‘Wow, Dee, and horror films that reading the script. congratulations, you’ve really rocks my boat and “She’s a consummate passed your 200th movie.’ allows me to step up and professional, warm and funny,” he said. “Her char- act at many different lev- I had no idea!”

When asked if she’ll acter in ‘Critters Attack!’ is els,” she explained. find time to knock out anAt 70 years old, Wala bit of a bad-ass. I think a other 100 films to extend lace has no plans to slow lot of folks think of Dee as down. She encouraged her her run to 300, Wallace the ultimate movie mom, daughter, actress Gabrielle didn’t hesitate: so getting to subvert that “You bet baby!”

Stone, to release her first with her was a real joy.” book “Eat, Pray, #FML” in Of course, Miller was Thomas teaches at Auburn June and is busy herself probably thinking of Walas an established self-help University at Montgomery, Ala. lace’s famous role playauthor, public speaker and He has written features, columns, ing the mother in 1982’s and interviews for more than 750 radio show host. blockbuster “E.T. the Exmagazines and newspapers.

In addition to the Crittra-Terrestrial.” But her

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asks her roommate, “May I have your attention?”

Roommate replies, “I don’t know. Are you a cat video?”

Our love of animals is so pervasive that a common online security question asks for the name of our first or favorite pet. Many of us identify as either a “dog person” or a “cat person,” further striping the human-animal bond.

But cuteness only carries a relationship so far. Veterinarians are too familiar with cases of owner-pet mismatches.

Working closely with Helping Hands Rescue, Wallace has helped “rehome” an older client’s “really wild big dog or totally untrained puppy.”

Wallace noted that “dog people” seem inclined first to “go for pure-bred,” only to realize later their breed of choice wasn’t a good fit for their lifestyle.

In her experience, “mixed breeds are best” for most older clients.

Doing some research up front can go a long way toward preventing a messy breakup with an animal companion later (see sidebar on Page 11).

Wallace and Durham recommend working through local animal shelters and rescue organizations to find the right pet. Shelter/ rescue animals are known

> IS YOUR CAT OR DOG A SENIOR, TOO? Cats and small dogs are considered “senior” at age 7. Because large dogs tend to have shorter life spans, they may be considered senior at age 5. Contrary to popular pet lore, one dog year doesn’t equal seven human years when it comes to aging. Here is a more accurate breakdown:

ESTIMATED HUMAN EQUIVALENTS FOR OLDER PETS

Cat years Human years 7 ............................54 10 ..........................63 15 ..........................78 20 ..........................7

* Estimates range from small dogs, weighing as much as 20 pounds, to very large dogs heavier than 90 pounds.

— Source: “Senior Pets” brochure of American Veterinarian Medical Association, www.avma.org entities as far as behavior, and they are likely to be house-trained and responsive to basic commands.

Shelter animals benefit, too, going from “pound to paradise” when humans pick them as companions, according to “The Healing Power of Pets for Seniors,” an article at www. agingcare.com. Another option is using programs that match older adults with older pets, such as Washington’s adoption program, PAWS Seniors for Seniors. More information is available at www.paws.org/cats-anddogs/adopt/seniors-forseniors/ or by calling (425) 787-2500, ext. 850.

IF OWNERSHIP ISN’T FOR YOU Those who love animals but are unable to keep a pet of their own can still

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reap the benefits of animal companionship.

Therapy animals visit assisted living facilities and hospitals through programs such as Pullman Regional Hospital’s Prescription Pets program, offering patients and residents emotional support and a playful distraction. Those interested in becoming a hospital Prescription Pets volunteer may contact the coordinator at volunteers@ pullmanregional.org or (509) 336-7391.

Volunteering at animal shelters also can yield great rewards for retirees. According to an Oct. 15 article in the Lewiston Tribune, there are numerous ways to get involved beyond scrubbing kennels (“Reading to cats, walking dogs: 5 ways to help at a shelter,” lmtribune.com).

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After all, as Durham notes, “The human-animal bond is an integral part of our lives.”

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Hard times, hard times — come again no more The Great Depression through the eyes of a 10-year-old

Readers are invited to share essays of 600 or fewer words on monthly themes. Staff will choose the best for publication.

Anyone 55 or older in the readership area may submit one essay per month. Electronic submissions are preferred at goldentimes@ lmtribune.com. Essays may also be directed to the Tribune office at 505 Capital St., Lewiston, ID 83501. Entries must include the writer’s name, age, city of residence and contact information.

Golden Times edits submissions for grammar, factual errors and to conform with Associated Press style.

Questions may be directed to Golden Times editor Julie Breslin at jbreslin@lmtribune.com or (208) 848-2241.

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ama, Mama, I’m starving,” I called, banging the rusty screen door.

“Three of the kids came to school today with empty lunch buckets today — two of the Peterson boys and Suzy Enwiller.”

I asked Billy if he’d eaten too much breakfast, but his eyes filled with tears as he said, “No Helen. We didn’t have any breakfast either. There is nothing at all to eat in the house.”

So I gave Suzy half of my peanut butter sandwich, and the teacher gave half of her sandwich to the boys.

I secretly hated that white bread with dry peanut butter — no jelly.

They didn’t know about the jelly part of PBJs back then. But as I

think back, they probably wouldn’t have had any berries or sugar to make the jelly. We’d had a drought for many years. Fruit was a luxury.

Every so often, the dear old janitor came to school with a big red apple that he would divide into 28 thin slivers, giving each kid a tiny slice.

He was the love of her life.

Now, we are her

itor had a wife dying of cancer at home. She’d crawl from her deathbed after he went to work, heat water, kneel and wash his overalls on the washboard.

He wanted to hire a caregiver for $2 a week, but they’d have had a ton of people begging for the job. Also, she said, “there would be no money for my medicine.” He knew she was right.

It was her wish that he eat the apple, but he’d take it to his starving school kids. They never had children of their own, so we became substitutes.

To borrow a quote from the movie “Starman:” “Sometimes people are at their best when they are at their very worst.”

“Boy was that ever good, Mama,” I commented to mama after school on one of those lucky Red Apple Days.

“Well, maybe you’ll get one (To be continued in a future in your Christmas stocking this issue of Golden Times ...) year,” she said.

My mouth watered for that apple.

— Helen Jonutz, 93, Lewiston I later found out the kind jan-

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> IF YOU SUSPECT YOU’RE BEING TARGETED BY A SCAMMER: DON’T  share any personal information  send money DO  hang up the phone  delete the email or  shred the letter  Check legitimacy of claims if desired, but not using a number supplied by the caller. Instead, look the company up in the phone book or online.  Report the scam (more information follows).

> THINK YOU’VE BEEN TAKEN? It’s a good idea to pay attention to details on bills and other financial transactions; discrepancies can be a red flag for identity theft. But many fraudulent schemes currently circulating are sophisticated and able to trick even the most savvy. Anyone who believes they’ve been contacted by a scam artist and/or fallen victim to a fraudulent scheme may …  Report it to local police at (208) 7460171 in Lewiston, (509) 758-2331 in Clarkston, (208) 883-7054 in Moscow or (509) 334-0802 in Pullman. Police can alert the community to new scams and help victims

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take steps to minimize damage and protect themselves.  Report it to their bank or credit institution if money was taken or information was shared.  Report it to the business or organization involved.  Report it to the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org/scamtracker/us.  Report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov/complaint or by calling (877) FTC-HELP.  Find a list of current known scams and more information on avoiding scams, at www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/scam-alert.  Find information on scams circulating locally on the Lewiston Police Department’s Facebook page, where citizens also may sign up for news alerts.  Ask door-to-door solicitors to show their licenses, and call the police if they don’t.

> BEWARE OF CATFISHERS LOOKING FOR “LOVE” Catfishing is when someone fakes an online identity to scam victims for money, romance or physical harm. These predatory online relationships can last for months or even years. It’s catfishing if ...  They ask for money: An online friend or romantic interest whom you’ve never met asks you to send money or provide your bank information.  They won’t meet. Beware if the contact strings you along but avoids meeting in person. Some catfishers agree to meet but have an “emergency” — such as a canceled flight or a medical issue — that prevents it.

Catfishers often claim to be stationed abroad or working on an oil rig as an excuse for not meeting.  Skyping is off limits, too. Catfishers refuse to video chat.  They seem too good to be true. Some people who catfish feel bad about themselves and often assume the online persona of a fashion model, actor, successful businessperson, etc.

> DON’T GET HOOKED Before meeting in person or providing any information about yourself, fact-check claims and verify online identities using Google and SocialCatfish.com.

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HOT: Meatloaf/mashed potatoes SACK: Turkey-ncheese sandwich/ coleslaw/peaches

HOT: Lasagna/ veggies SACK: Egg salad sandwich/ cottage cheese/ lemon pudding

HOT: Teriyaki chicken/rice SACK: Ham-ncheese sandwich/pea salad/applesauce with cinnamon

HOT: Roasted turkey/mashed potatoes SACK: Roast beefn-cheese/broccoli salad/cake

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HOT: Turkey

10 chili/veggies

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HOT: Goulash/

24 veggies

SACK: Ham salad sandwich/ three-bean salad/ cookies

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HOT: Chicken

25 parm/noodles SACK: Turkey salad sandwich/ cottage cheese/ mandarin oranges

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HOT: Beef broccoli/rice SACK: Krab salad sandwich/ potato salad/ fig newton

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12

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HOT: Pork ribs/

26 baked beans

SACK: Pastramin-cheese sandwich/ chick pea salad/ chocolate mousse

HOT: Roast

20 beef/mashed

potatoes SACK: Turkey salad sandwich/hard-boiled egg/cobbler

HOT: Swedish HOT: Chicken 8 meatballs/ cordon bleu/ noodles mashed potatoes SACK: Turkey-n-cheese SACK: Egg salad sandsandwich/Italian bread wich/citrus rice salad/ fresh sliced fruit salad/cobbler

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HOT: Chicken-

14 fried steak/

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HOT: Beef

27 broccoli/rice SACK: Krab salad sandwich/ potato salad/ fig newton

HOT: Chicken

28 cordon bleu/

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HOT: Chicken alfredo/vegetables SACK: Chicken salad sandwich/pasta salad/ fruited gelatin

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HOT: Swedish

29 meatballs/

mashed potatoes noodles SACK: Turkey-n-cheese SACK: Egg salad sandsandwich/Italian bread wich/citrus rice salad/ salad/cobbler fresh sliced fruit

HOT: Tuna casserole/veggies SACK: Ham-ncheese sandwich/ beet salad/crispedrice treat

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HOT: Tater tot casserole/veggies SACK: Pastrami-n-cheese sandwich/ tortellini pesto salad/ butterscotch pudding

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HOT: Baked ham/scalloped potatoes SACK: Tuna salad sandwich/marinated cucumbers/brownies

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HOT: Tuna cas-

30 serole/veggies SACK: Ham-ncheese sandwich/ beet salad/crispedrice treat

REGIONAL SENIOR MEAL SITES Cottonwood Community Hall

Kamiah Senior Center

506 King St., basement, Cottonwood, (208) 792-2465, meals at noon Tuesdays.

125 N. Maple St., Kamiah, (208) 935-0244, 1213 Burrell Ave., meals at noon on Mondays, Lewiston, (208) 743-9201, Wednesdays and Fridays. meals at noon on Mondays, Lewiston Community Center Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Craigmountain Senior Center

1424 Main St., Lewiston, Orofino Senior Center

413 Nezperce St., Winchester, (208) 924-6581, (208) 743-6983, meals at meals at noon Wednesdays. noon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Grangeville Senior Center

108 Truck Route, Gran- Moscow Senior Center geville, (208) 983-2033, 412 E. Third St., Mosmeals at noon on Mondays, cow, (208) 882-1562, meals Wednesdays and Fridays. at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Juliaetta-Kendrick Senior

Citizens Center

Nezperce Senior Citizens

501 Cedar St., Nezperce, 104 S. Sixth St., Kendrick, (208) 289-5031, meals (208) 937-2465, meals at noon on Mondays and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Thursdays.

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Orchards United Methodist Church

Potlatch Senior Citizens

United Methodist Church

Potlatch Senior Citizens Meal Site, 645 Pine St., Potlatch, (208) 875-1071, meals at noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

313 Second St., Asotin, (509) 758-3816, meals at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Pullman Senior Center

549 Fifth St., Clarkston, (509) 758-3816, meals at noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

930 Michigan Ave., Orofino, (208) 476-4238, meals at noon on Tuesdays and Fridays.

325 SE Paradise St., Pullman, (509) 338-3307, meals at 11:45 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays.

Palouse Senior Meals

Riggins Odd Fellows Building

220 E. Main St., Palouse, (509) 878-2301, meals at noon on Wednesdays.

121 S. Lodge St., Riggins, (208) 6284147, meals at noon on Tuesdays.

Pomeroy Senior Center 695 Main St., Pomeroy, (509) 843-3308, meals at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

GOLDEN TIMES

Spud Hill Seniors 401 Line St., Deary, (208) 877-1717, meals at noon on Tuesdays.

Valley Community Center

Weippe Hilltop Senior Citizens Center 115 First St. W., Weippe, (208) 435-4553, meals noon Mondays and Thursdays.

Pullman Meals on Wheels (509) 397-4305.

Valley Meals on Wheels (208) 799-5767.

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LEWISTON SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM — When: Noon, Mon./Tues./Wed. • Where: Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main St., and the United Methodist Church, 1213 Burrell Ave. • Cost: $4 suggested for seniors 60 and older; $5 for nonseniors • Note: Menu is subject to change 4 Chicken parm/rice/broccoli/slaw/fruit 11 CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY

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fruit/roll

25 Chicken sandwich/refried beans/green

5 Spaghetti/peas/three-bean salad/fruit/ garlic bread/

6 BUFFET: (starts at 11:30 a.m.):

12 Chicken-fried steak/mashed potatoes/ peas/cole slaw/fruit

13 BUFFET: (starts at 11:30 a.m.): Ham

19 Meatloaf/mashed potatoes/roll/carrots/

20 BUFFET: (starts at 11:30 a.m.):

26 Salisbury steak/mashed potatoes/peas/

27 BUFFET: (starts at 11:30 a.m.):

slaw/fruit

salad/carrots/fruit

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slaw/fruit

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SENIOR MEAL MENUS FOR NOVEMBER

SENIOR ROUND TABLE NUTRITION PROGRAM — When: Noon, Tues./Thurs./Fri. • Where: Valley Community Center, 549 Fifth St. No. F, Clarkston; and the Asotin United Methodist Church, 313 Second St. • Cost: $4 suggested for seniors 60 and older; $7 for nonseniors • Note: Menu is subject to change

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5 Chicken strips/hashbrown casserole/peas/ peaches/cookie

7 Company casserole/green beans with

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12 Chicken broccoli pasta/sunshine carrots/ mandarin orange gelatin/roll 19 Roast beef/mashed potatoes/baby carrots/ fruit juice/roll/cake and ice cream 26 Turkey/mashed potatoes/green bean casse-

bacon/pickled beets/pears/Texas toast

8 Cheddar broccoli soup/salad bar/roll

14 Chicken-fried steak/mashed potatoes with gravy/corn/applesauce/roll/cookie

15 Beef barley soup/salad bar/ Texas toast

21 Tuna casserole/peas/roll/pumpkin

22 Chicken and dumpling soup/ salad bar/cheddar biscuits

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poke cake

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role/fruit salad/roll/pumpkin pie

MOSCOW SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM — When: Noon, Tues./Thurs. • Where: Great Room of the 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St. • Cost: $5 suggested for seniors 60 and older; $7 for nonseniors. • Details: Salad bar is available at 11:30 a.m.; soup and dessert available at each service • Note: Menu is subject to change. • Online: http://users.moscow.com/srcenter

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7 Baked cod/brown rice/California blend

12 Mushroom Swiss burgers /steak fries/ broccoli cheddar cheese soup 19 Italian hoagies/pasta salad/fruit cocktail/ chicken and rice soup

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26 Chicken alfredo/carrots/breadsticks/

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Articles covering any aspect of health care relevant to people age 55 and older are welcome.

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