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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Mike Tucker | MTucker@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

It's not just the turkey.

Chelsea Lyn Agro | Chelsea.Agro@LifestylePubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

Erika Fredrickson | Erika.Fredrickson@LifestylePubs.com

THE STORIES WITHIN THIS ISSUE SPEAK DIRECTLY INTO THE EAR OF

ACCO UNT MANAGER

MY HEART THIS SEASON. Our feature on The Learning Center at Red Willow

Ted Huter | Ted.Huter@LifestylePubs.com

addresses the biggest feat of the year: perspective. It's a real challenge to remember that I'm in charge of how I manage the events that life throws at me. I have so many blessings despite this pandemic. And the interview with an oncology nurse reminds me of the bare roots of daily gratitude. I am alive, I am well. And lastly, our story about the turkey drive that Cherry Creek Media hosts year after year to help our community. It's not just about the turkey. For many, it's about what the turkey represents: I was able to provide for my family. I am successful. I am fed. I don't need help. These

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While all of these stories hit home, the Cherry Creek story has a significant stab.

Shelby Humphreys, Amanda Krieg, Jill MH Taber

Pictured with one of the velvet turkeys atop his noggin is Mark. Mark is someone I got

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to know through recording radio ads. He may not know it but he poured more light into

Open Lens by Pamela

the days I got to visit Cherry Creek Media. Speaking into a microphone in front of someone while reading a script can be a daunting process, one that can take way longer than intended. Mark was always patient and never without humor. We quipped about work, Montana wildlife, and our own stories. And then I didn't see Mark for months. Still haven't.

When the pandemic blew into town, I sheltered at home for several months and I still do to some degree due to my then pregnancy and now having a newborn baby.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020

FEATURES 10 The Ultimate Turkey Call Cherry Creek Radio needs turkeys for those in need.

16 Living Well Through the Lens of Perspective The Learning Center at Red Willow offers education and opportunity.

22 The Ebb & Flow of Gratitude An interview with Oncology Nurse Joni Arneson.

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26 We Are Thankful The team at Missoula Valley Lifestyle gives thanks.

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Our Town

22 Inspired By 26 Our Contributors 30 Culinary Creations 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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OUR TOWN

THE U LT I M AT E TURKEY CALL

CHERRY CREEK RADIO NEEDS TURKEYS FOR THOSE IN NEED

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IT ALL BEGAN WITH A FEW FROZEN

operations manager at Cherry Creek Radio.

Turkey is by far the most expensive piece

TURKEYS.

“That first year, there wasn’t much organiza-

of the Thanksgiving meal. Most food banks

tion. It was just people helping people.”

often have a good stock of canned goods or

Twenty-six years ago, Missoula radio personalities Craig Johnson and Al Kessler

Cherry Creek Radio’s Annual Guerrilla

fresh potatoes. The need for turkeys hasn’t

shared a need on their radio show: agen-

Turkey Drive gathers frozen turkeys and

diminished in a quarter century of the drive.

cies in Missoula were short on turkeys for

cash donations each Thanksgiving to ben-

In 2020, the drive may prove even more

Thanksgiving dinners. A couple of radio

efit food banks and social services agencies

listeners decided to help, delivering frozen

in western Montana. This year’s drive runs

turkeys to Cherry Creek Radio.

from November 16 through November 20.

“It really started as guerrilla warfare to fight hunger,” explained Chris Wolfe, 10

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“We focus on the turkey,” said Chris. “It’s the hardest thing for some families to come by.”

crucial.

“It’s really important to get the word out,” Chris explained. “Food banks are already getting hit hard with unemployment issues surrounding COVID-19.”

Chris says that each year, the drive gathers

“When it comes down to it, when there’s a

Montana Food Bank Network reports that

between 300 and 1,000 turkeys, in addition

big sale on turkeys, consider buying a turkey

hunger’s long-term effects can include

to cash donations that are distributed to

and bringing it in,” Chris said.

mental and physical health repercussions

local food banks and agencies, includ-

In its 26-year run, Chris says numer-

ing the Missoula Food Bank, the Mineral

ous businesses, organizations, and civic

County Food Bank, Darby Bread Box, Pantry

groups have responded to the call for help:

“Hunger is a pervasive issue in our com-

Partners, Haven House, and HeadStart.

giving to their neighbors in celebration of

munities,” Chris said. “We’re always willing

an American holiday.

to do wacky things to raise awareness for

Chris encourages local organizations and individuals to participate in the drive by

According to Feeding America, one

organizing challenges or contests to collect

in 10 Montanans struggles with hun-

turkeys and donations.

ger, including one in six children. The

as well as learning difficulties for schoolage children.

this turkey drive because this is so near and dear to our hearts.”

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OUR TOWN (CONTINUED)

“HUNGER IS A PERVASIVE ISSUE IN OUR COMMUNITIES. WE’RE ALWAYS WILLING TO DO WACKY THINGS TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THIS TURKEY DRIVE BECAUSE THIS IS SO NEAR AND DEAR TO OUR HEARTS.”

Chris and the Cherry Creek Radio team

“We’ll get letters with cash donations in the

do shots of turkey gravy to celebrate the

mail that say, ‘I had to use a food bank and I

first turkey donation each year. He’s also

know what it’s like. I’m back on my feet and I

sat inside the refrigerated truck to gather

want to give back. I know five bucks isn’t a lot,

donations. Station staff also head down

but I want to help,’” Chris said.

to the Bitterroot during the drive to collect donations and raise funds.

Food banks provide a crucial service to

“We’ve had partner organizations donate

western Montana—especially in small com-

dozens of turkeys,” Chris said. “But most

munities—making sure people have enough

donations come in one bird at a time. A lot of

food on the table.

people want to be anonymous. This is friends

Chris goes on to explain that most people who visit a food bank only do so one time.

“We have this preconceived notion of who

helping each other.”

Chris says the drive has been successful due to the unique spirit of western Montana communities.

uses a food bank,” Chris said. “But it could

“Montanans are an industrious bunch. We

be anyone. With COVID-19 and its effects,

help out our neighbors in need when we can,”

more people are in danger of losing their

Chris said. “That’s the Montana way.”

food budget.”

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He’s heard stories of school-age kids emptying out their piggy banks to buy a turkey.

To donate to the 2020 Guerrilla Turkey Drive,

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drop off a frozen turkey between November

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16 and 20 at the Cherry Creek Radio office,

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Living Well Through the Lens of Perspective THE LEARNING CENTER AT RED WILLOW OFFERS EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITY

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VIKTOR

FRANKL

FACED

UNIMAG-

INABLE CIRCUMSTANCES. The Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist was arrested in 1942, along with his wife, parents, and

“EVERYTHING CAN BE TAKEN FROM MAN BUT ONE THING: THE LAST OF THE HUMAN FREEDOMS—TO CHOOSE ONE’S ATTITUDE IN ANY GIVEN SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES, TO CHOOSE ONE’S OWN WAY.”

brother. He spent the next few years in four different internment camps—including Auschwitz. Sadly, he was the only member of his family to survive.

Immediately upon liberation, Dr. Frankl wrote his most famous work: Man’s Search for Meaning. In his pages he details how he and others survived the atrocities of WWII. What he found was that it all boiled down to one detail. Actually, a choice.

“Everything can be taken from man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms— to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”

Frankl believed that we may not have control over our situation but we do have control over how we respond to our external factors, even if that control, that freedom of mind, must be renewed hour by hour. He didn’t know it at the time but what Dr. Frankl was paving the way for was neural plasticity and other recent cognitive theories.

Kathy Mangan, Executive Director of The Learning Center at Red Willow has spent years studying Frankl and his experiences.

In fact, she has given a name to that “one detail” that allowed for his and his fellow prisoners’ WWII survival. Resilience.

According to Kathy, “Part of being resilient is being able to be out of your comfort zone, to face your fears and to find ways to change your situation or yourself. For me, it was and is refusing to be a victim.”

The American Psychological Association defines resilience as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress, such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace and financial stressors.”

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LIVING WELL (CONTINUED)

With undergraduate degrees in philosophy and religion and a Master’s degree in Health and Physical Education, Kathy found herself coming back to the same questions over and over again. How can we do better health-wise and spiritually? How can we do better in how we feel? Working in movement education, she witnessed difficulties playing out in the body, traumas processing physically.

Kathy wondered, “How can we better move through our lives with more ease?” She questioned if the answer lay at the intersection of emotional, mental, and physical health.

Kathy developed the Learning Center at Red Willow to help others find their resiliency.

Kathy said, “Trauma and adversity can rewire our nervous system.

It changes how we communicate, how we make choices.” It can also have a physical effect on the body such as high blood pressure, weakened immune system, depression, and heart disease. The practices and the work TLCARW provide can help establish different neurological reactions and improve health and well-being.

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“FIRST, UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ALREADY ARE RESILIENT OR YOU WOULDN’T STILL BE HERE. YOU ALREADY HAVE THE CAPACITY. REMEMBER THAT.”

Online classes and resources through the Learning Center at Red Willow are extremely varied to meet specific needs. They cover everything from chronic pain programs to working with the incarcerated population. They offer programs for addiction, crisis, trauma, veterans, those seeking mindfulness techniques, yoga, and so much more. One of their most popular classes is a 21-day resilience challenge. It consists of 21 minutes of daily practice in which students learn 21 skills.

TLCARW also offers a free two-hour workshop once a month in which participants receive a combination of education and skills.

Under the “Helpful Information” tab on the Learning Center at Red Willow’s website are videos and articles that can help you perform more gracefully under pressure, be more mindful, tips on how to better relax and even blogs on equine-assisted therapy. And with over twenty-five providers, TLCARW works with a broad spectrum of people in different places of their experience. There is something for each of us.

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LIVING WELL (CONTINUED)

It’s not World War II but certainly COVID has become its own adversity for many of us. We’re facing health fears, job insecurity, loneliness, inability to travel, and general sense of loss of freedom and choices. How can we possibly live well right now? When asked to give Missoulians a few helpful tips on how to navigate these new Corona times, Kathy was quick to respond.

“First, understand that you already are resilient or you wouldn’t still be here. You already have the capacity. Remember that,” said Kathy. “There is no quick fix but you can recognize how you choose to respond to things.” Kathy suggests paying attention to the breath when you start to feel a physical or emotional response to a stressor.

Breath practices are easy to pull up on your phone and can be done anywhere. She also recommends a gratitude practice. She is adamant that there are still great things happening every day. Finally, recognize that you don’t have to like a situation to react and thrive within it.

“I believe with all my heart that we each have way more capacity than we know.

When we know and understand ourselves and have a connection with what is important to us and live that importance, we live well,” said Kathy.

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INSPIRED BY

THE EBB & FLOW OF GRATITUDE

AN INTERVIEW WITH ONCOLOGY NURSE JONI ARNESON

ARTICLE SHELBY HUMPHREYS

PHOTOGRAPHY INSPIRED BY MONTANA

THANKFULNESS IS NO STAGNANT THING. It is not sit-

one patient bead lanyards for all the nurses. The chemo made

ting around and waiting for the next miracle. Thankfulness

her fingertips numb and painful yet she figured out a way to

shines and flickers between acts of giving and receiving so

do her beading for us. That just blew my mind. It’s crazy how

that one person’s gratitude becomes another’s encourage-

the patients are the ones making me feel good sometimes.

ment. Joni Arneson sees thankfulness in action every day. As

Their families are so inspiring, too. I had one patient whose

an Outpatient Oncology Nurse at Community Cancer Care

kids were getting married. She was able to see her son’s

and Prevention in Missoula, she helps patients and their

wedding but we weren’t sure she would make it to see her

families going through treatment.

daughter’s. The family organized a ceremony at their mom’s bedside. You can see families coming together like that. It

S: WHAT LED YOU TO BECOME A NURSE?

makes me feel thankful for health and togetherness.

J: That whole thing where things happen for a reason? It really fell into place for me. I graduated from UM with a

S: YOUR OWN FAMILY HAD A DIFFICULT TIME THIS YEAR.

Health and Human Performance degree with the hopes of

DID IT BRING ALL OF YOU TOGETHER EVEN MORE?

getting into Physical Therapy school. I couldn’t get in so

J: My family has been very lucky. We haven’t had to deal

I applied to nursing school at MSU and was accepted. I

with cancer in such a traumatic way but this year has

was put where I needed to be before I realized I needed to

been hard. My mom had a life-threatening medical emer-

be there. I love taking care of cancer patients. I know I’m

gency. She’d never had surgery and she went through

making a difference in their lives. I visit with them, laugh

three surgeries in six days. We were all very nervous for

with them, and cry with them.

her going in. We were so thankful when she came off the vent without any difficulty. When she was in rehab in the

S: YOU’VE BEEN A NURSE FOR TWENTY-TWO YEARS.

spring we couldn’t go into her room. I spent most of the

WHAT KEEPS YOU GOING?

time on a lawn chair outside her window, talking through

J: I enjoy building relationships with people. You meet the

the glass. For mom, it was so lonely. She said that if we

family, learn about their lives, and you end up becoming part

could just sit beside her, we wouldn’t even have to talk.

of their lives. Of course, they want to give back. We just had

Having someone in the room meant that much to her.

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“I ENJOY BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEOPLE.

YOU MEET THE FAMILY, LEARN ABOUT THEIR LIVES,

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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED)

We called them our prison visits because it was in Deer Lodge. We laugh about that now but I’m so thankful for her continued strength and courage to heal. She’s showing our family that no matter how difficult things become, we can achieve what we need to accomplish.

S: IT SEEMS LIKE THE HARDER THINGS GET, THE BIGGER THOSE LITTLE THINGS BECOME. J: Yes. In my work it’s thankfulness on both the patient’s and the nurse’s side. It can range from small things like high enough blood counts to get treatment that day, to big moments like being alive for a family event. I get to hear about those events and that makes me thankful.

S: THANKSGIVING IS COMING UP. HOW WILL YOU AND YOUR FAMILY CELEBRATE? J: Our family has this tradition. There’s a song from The Muppet Christmas Carol called, “Bless Us All.” My mom absolutely loves it. We’ve sung it every Thanksgiving since I was a kid. Mom is always the one singing. The teens laugh.

Grandma gives everybody a look. Some of us, growing up, would barely sing along. Now, as adults, we’ve had it read at our weddings. It’s something that is a huge part of our family—and it’s the damn Muppets!

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OUR CONTRIBUTORS

we are

thankful

THE TEAM AT MISSOULA VALLEY LIFESTYLE GIVES THANKS

PHOTOGRAPHY INSPIRED BY MONTANA & OPEN LENS BY PAMELA

mike tucker Firstly, I’m thankful for my family, and my children as well as our new grandson, Max, who was just brought into the world this year. I’m thankful for my health. I’m thankful for all the friendships—old and new—we’ve been blessed to have and for the support we’ve been given. I’m thankful to have had the parents I had who taught me to live and love what I have and to live each day to its fullest.

chelsea lyn agro The small things—the intricacies of my life. I’m most thankful for the way the morning light streams through the windows of my home, the involuntary faces my baby makes when he sleeps, the relentless joy of my little lap dog. Dirty clothes and dishes, signifying that we’ve done the work, we’ve eaten good. A well made latte. Sleep. A hot shower. And the big things, too. My family and all the love that exists there.

erika fredrickson I’m thankful for my parents’ backyard at the base of Mount Jumbo, where I spent my childhood building forts and running through wildflowers. For the evenings drinking wine in this paradise of pear and plum trees, my daughter and her two cousins galloping through the grass. I’m thankful for the food my brother or dad makes, dessert made by my mom, and the way the summer evening becomes an oasis untouched by crisis or sorrow.

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erika spaulding Of the many things I find myself grateful for, 2020 has highlighted the simple things. In this moment I am most grateful for a breath of clean air, a reminder that I’m cared for from a loved one, and a good read that lets me escape when there’s nowhere to go.

pamela dunn-parrish Faith + Family + Friends. These three, nothing more, nothing less!

shelby humphreys I’m thankful for all of the little kindnesses I’ve seen and felt from so many people this year. From the phone calls with friends during quarantine to the long hugs from mom and dad. These tiny moments of connection have meant so much to me.

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OUR CONTRIBUTORS (CONTINUED)

jill mh taber I’m thankful every morning to wake up in America. I’m especially thankful this year for all of the time we spent at the family ranch. My kids keep me running, but I wouldn’t trade them for the world; I’m blessed to be married to a man who works hard and makes us laugh.

amanda krieg As a travel junkie on hold, I’m so grateful to live here in Montana during this pandemic, where there is no limit to the mountains, rivers, ghost towns, ski hills, trails and lakes to discover. I’m thankful for this time to explore and appreciate the experiences we have right here at our fingertips. I am reminded that Montana is the travel others dream of.

susie wall This year I am thankful first and foremost for my health and the health of my friends and family. I am especially thankful for the many things we find it easy to take for granted. A home, a loving partner, cherished family, good friends, and food on the table.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Old Fashioned Apple Cake A RECIPE THAT CAN COMFORT GENERATIONS

DURING A BREEZY FALL DAY, NOTHING IS QUITE AS COMFORTING AS A RECIPE STRAIGHT FROM YOUR MOTHER’S COOKBOOK. With fresh apple slices, cinnamon spice, and everything nice, you’re going to want to add this recipe to your fall food arsenal!

INGREDIENTS Cake: + 2 cups sugar + 1 cup oleo (from original recipe) or 1 cup butter + 2 eggs + 2 tsp. soda + 3 cups flour + 1/4 tsp. salt + 6 large apples (peeled and diced) + 1 cup nuts (optional) + 1/2 tsp. cinnamon + 2 tsp. vanilla Beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy.

Afterwards, beat in eggs and vanilla.

Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Fold in apples and nuts.

Sauce: + 1 1/2 cups brown sugar + 1 1/2 cups cream + 4 tbsp. butter + 1 tsp vanilla + 2 tbsp. cornstarch DIRECTIONS Combine brown sugar and cornstarch and mix.

Add cream, butter and vanilla. Cook in microwave on medium power for 9 to 10 minutes, stirring often.

Spoon the caramel sauce over warm pieces

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of cake and enjoy a slice of fall perfection!

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NOVEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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will host open studio time for teens. Set

+ Understand home inspections

in an inspiring and informal environment,

and insurance

STROLLER STRIDES

teens can bring in their own artwork or use

+ Identify special financing programs

materials provided to make their own cre-

+ Work with a real estate professional

Stroller Strides is a 60-minute total body con-

ations. Bridge Pizza and snacks will be pro-

+ Evaluate the pros and cons

ditioning workout designed for moms with

vided. Sessions will be held in the Missoula

of homeownership

kids in tow! Leave class feeling energized and

Art Park, weather permitting, or in the

connected. Find strength in motherhood both

classroom. Sanitizing and deep-cleaning

physically and mentally. Enroll in class and

measures will be implemented before and

find more info at Missoula.fit4mom.com.

after each session. Free! Begins at 2 p.m.

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GENERAL ELECTION

HOMEBUYER CLASS

Senate District 47 requests that you cast your

Thinking of buying a home? Learn the

neighborhood and volunteer to clean up

vote for your State Senator to represent you in

basics

around surrounding businesses, parks,

the 2021 Legislative session. Begins at 8 a.m.

through a nationally-certified homebuyer

City of Missoula

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POVERELLO CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP Poverello Center

Join the Poverello Center for a neighborhood cleanup on Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take pride in our

Homeword, Solstice Building

of

the

homebuying

process

and residential areas.

class beginning at 9 a.m. This class will

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teach you how to:

TEEN OPEN STUDIO

+ Use your credit wisely

+ Select a lender + Determine what you can afford

Missoula Art Park, weather permitting

+ Distinguish between different

Each Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m., MAM

types of loans

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21 120TH BRAWL OF THE WILD Washington-Grizzly Stadium

Go Griz!

Locally Owned & Operated for Over 20 Years

We are Missoula’s Coolest Hotspot!

Great Happy Hour Specials on Food & Drinks. The Perfect Place to Watch Sports with Friends.

BREAKFAST • SANDWICHES • BURGERS Join us at 3621 Brooks Street • 406.728.3228 • Visit us on Facebook to see our current specials, menu, and events!

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

T U R K E YS : D I D YO U KNOW? 01

In the 1900s, the wild turkey was hunted nearly to extinction. At one point, there were no more than 30,000 birds.

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There are six subspecies of wild turkey, all native to North America. The pilgrims hunted and ate the eastern wild turkey, which still gobbles its way around the U.S. and Canada.

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An adult male weighs 16 to 22 pounds on average and the females weigh eight to 12 pounds.

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Turkeys can run at speeds of up to 25 miles

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Baby turkeys eat berries, seeds, and

per hour and fly as fast as 55 miles per hour.

insects, while adults feast on acorns and even small reptiles.

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Benjamin Franklin didn’t propose the turkey as a symbol for America but favored it over the bald eagle.

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