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DOROTHEA DIX (cont’d) build more asylums across the country. Although it was passed with broad support from both houses of Congress, the bill was vetoed by President Franklin Pierce, who felt that the federal government should not be involved in social welfare, which was the responsibility of the states. • Angry over the rejection of the bill, Dorothea traveled to Scotland and then to Nova Scotia where she continued her work. She mercilessly exposed the enormous disparity between public and private hospitals. After visiting with Pope Pius IX, he was moved to order the construction of a new hospital for the mentally ill. • Dix returned to the United States in 1856. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, she volunteered her services and was named superintendent of nurses. She was responsible for setting up field hospitals and first-aid stations, recruiting nurses, managing supplies, and setting up training programs. • In 1881, Dix moved into the New Jersey State Hospital, which she had founded 40 years earlier. The state legislature designated a suite for her private use as long as she lived. She died on July 17, 1887. • All in all, her tireless efforts over the course of 40 years directly led to the construction of 32 institutions for the care of the mentally ill in the U.S. and resulted in a major change in the way the mentally ill are treated.
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Pet Bits Q: What’s in the urine of our female dog, Goldie, that isn’t in Butch, our male dog’s urine? They both relieve themselves in different part of the yard. Goldie’s urine causes many brown spots, but not nearly so much with Butch. Do you answer pee questions? A: I do answer pee questions! All dogs are individuals, and the composition of urine will vary from dog to dog, having nothing to do with the dog’s sex. However, male dogs generally pee in sprits and sprays; the lawn gets some urine, but so do nearby bushes and maybe even the side of your garage. Females tend to void all in one place. It’s a matter of volume; the more urine, the more prominent the brown spot. FYI: It’s excess nitrogen that causes those spots in the grass.
Parks Alive - Folk Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 4:30pm to 10:30pm at Kelowna Pride Stage, at Kerry Park, 1480 Mills St (beside ‘The Sails’ on Bernard Ave), Kelowna - 101.5 EZ Rock Theme Weekends Okanagan Strata Management presents.... 6:30 Taylor Hickson (Folk/Pop; duo - Talented Kids Finalist) 6:45 Elizabeth Bannick (Folk/Pop; solo) 7:15 The Loose Hip Sisters (Belly Dance) 7:30 Tiger Moon (Folk acoustic; Duo) 8:30 My Kind of Karma (Acoustic Indie Rock/ Reggae; 4 piece) 9:45 Joshua Smith (Acoustic Folk; solo) Events are free but you can show your support for Parks Alive! by donating onsite. Each donation gives you a chance to a win a cool door prize from one of our community supporters! http:// parksalive.festivalskelowna.com/ Peachland Triathlon Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Peachland Triathlon Participate as an individual or as a team with our 750 meter open water swim, 20k bike ride and 5k run followed by a pancake breakfast. Registration deadline July 26th. T-shirts are not available for registrations received after July 19. Sorry No Race Day Registrations. Wet suits permitted. Contact Pelma Land at (250)7672133 or pland@peachland.ca www.peachland.ca Petite on the Street Show and Shine Sunday, July 28, 2013, at 9am to 3pm Vernon Toyota, 3401 48th Avenue, Vernon, BC Micro Cars, Mini Cars and European Classic Car Show. Entrant Goody bags, and Great door prizes! Come out see some interesting cars and the great people who own them. Family Friendly Free Event. Contact: Wendy Pros at (250) 5454970 or Wendy_pros@telus.net, www.vccc.com Heritage Handwork Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at 10am to 12 pm at the Okanagan Heritage Museum, Kelowna, BC The Kelowna Museums Society is honouring the tradition of handcrafts. Join us at starting Tuesday, September 4th, from 10am to 12pm, and continuing on the first Tuesday of every month. Bring your handwork of choice and meet others with similar interests. It’s a great way to be inspired, network, and share your craft, all in a comfortable environment that is rich with history. Local handcraft experts will present a short demonstration on the first Tuesday of every month for the first half of the drop-in session. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn about a new craft and get creative! Please feel free to stay on after the demo to work on your own current handwork craft and socialize. Open to all levels of expertise. Admission by donation, coffee and cookies will be provided. Contact: Shannon Johnston at (250) 763-2417 or http://www.kelownamuseums.ca Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 11 am at Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinics, 103 - 865 Dilworth Drive, Kelowna. Take one hour every 56 days and donate to the Kelowna Clinics. Visit www.blood.ca for eligibility or 1-888-2 DONATE (1-888 236 6283) http://www.blood.ca Silver Star Cycle Climb Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at 5:15pm sharp to 8:30pm near Butcher Boys, Vernon, BC. Cycle up Silver Star mountain road. Beginners go to Tillicum Road (5km), intermediates to the switch-back (13km) while the experts go all the way (21km) to Silver Star Village. Great scenic views, a physical/mental challenge, group encouragement, awesome exercise, and then the thrill of blasting down Silver Star road after a great climb! You must be 19+ and the cost is free. Contact: James Love at (250) 542-0064 or james.milebymile@gmail.com
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