C1-Spanish Ranch 2 by MHBgroup

Los Amigos Homeowners Association

APRIL 2025

APRIL 1st & APRIL 15th, 2025 Food Giveaway

APRIL 20– EASTER

Inside this month’s issue:

• Community News

• FTC Imposter Scams

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Hello neighbors,

First, I want to start by saying “THANK YOU!” to our outgoing President, Linda Yazell . Linda has been the Spanish Ranch’s president for several years now. She has been a great communicator and will be a big help to me as I take on this new position. Her commitment to this community is beyond question and she has gone above and beyond as a volunteer to us all. I will say simply “thank you Linda”, and will draw upon her experience as I take on this new role. I fondly remember she was the first neighbor that I met as a new resident. Her kindness and welcoming smile set the tone for me as I moved into the neighborhood.

Please say thanks to her if you see her doing her daily walk-abouts. Ok neighbors thank you for voting me as your new president. I have big shoes to fill and I have a lot to learn. I will do my best to help the Ranch continue to grow and flourish. I really feel very welcome, and I’m excited to be a part of this wonderful community. We really do live in a special place and I will do my best to be a good steward for us as neighbors. I do feel that I have a lot to learn about our community and neighbors.

I will tell you that my goal is to have fun along the way. I have a lot of fun ideas for the spring and summer events. I do feel that I have a great core of volunteers who will help me along the way as I settle into this new role.

If you see me walking around the Ranch please say hi to me and puppy Riker the boxer.

Richard Norgrove & Riker

Board of Directors 2025-2026

Richard Norgrove 707-849-7258 Racer5gogo@gmail.com

Derek Nasario Vice President 510-331-7818

Judy Trahan Treasurer 510-363-9076 jmtrahan2@comcast.net

Aziza Simpson Secretary 510-882-2262

Volunteer Board Vacancies

Your newsletter team

Feel free to submit articles, photos or events for consideration to be included in the newsletter to barbarajaye1@gmail.com or cindy.railing@gmail.com

All submissions should be submitted by the 8th of the month to be considered for the upcoming publication

Cindy Railing Editor 510-427-8988 cindy.railing@gmail.com

Barbara Jaye Newsletter Layout and Design barbarajaye1@gmail.com

If interested, please reach out to a board member if interested in volunteering some of your time.

• Welcome & Welfare Director

• Activities Director

Los Amigos Community Events

April 1 & April 15

One Nation Food Giveaway

12 Noon in Club House (bring bags)

Note: if truck arrives late… the doors will open later Sat. - April 5th, 2025 Los Amigos Homeowner’s Association Meeting

10:00 Meet and Greet 2025 board members

10:30 Association Meeting Club House

Donuts with friends!

Game Night

Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm in Club House

3rd Friday of each month 10:00 am - April 18th Clubhouse

Easter Sunday, April 20th

Local Events

DATE & TIME EVENT LOCATION

April 1, 2025

6:00 – 8:00 pm

$30.00

April 3-28, 2025

10:30 am -11:30 am Reserve on H.A.R.D. website

April 2nd – April 6th 2025@ 4:00 pm

April 3, 4, 5 @ 8:00 pm Tickets start at $10 and up

Saturday, April 12th

7:00 am – 12 noon FREE

Top Tracer Golf at Mission Hills Mission Hills Golf Course 275 Industrial Pkwy Hayward Register on H.A.R.D website

Active Adult Aerobics Hayward Area Senior Ctr.

R E N T (the musical)

Chabot College

Performing Arts 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545

Disposal Day –Bring up to 5cubic yards including mattresses, furniture, appliances

City of Hayward Transfer Station 3455 Enterprise Lane Hayward

Sunday, April 20th

FREE Easterfest Family friendly Creekside Community Church 1350 Danville Blvd Alamo, CA 94507

APRIL 2025

Farmer’s Market

Date & Time Location Address

Tues & Sat.

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Every Saturday, 9:00 am 1:00 pm

Tuesdays

9:30am - 1:30pm

Every Saturday, 9:00 am 1:00 pm

Every Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Alameda Farmers Market 706 Haight Avenue Alameda, CA 94501

Castro Valley Farmers Market Corner of Redwood Rd. and Norbridge Ave. Castro Valley, CA 94546

Kaiser Farmers Market 2500 Merced Street San Leandro, CA 94577

San Leandro Farmers Market 15555 East 14th Street San Leandro, CA 94578 Bayfair Center

Union City Famers Market 30940 Watkins St. Union City is located in Old Alvarado Park, where street parking is available.

Every Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Hayward Farmers Market On Watkins between B & C St. Downtown next to City Hall

Senior Food Resources

Monday 3-6 PM: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward, Walk-up only

Tuesday

1-4 PM: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward, Walk-up only

1:30-2:30 PM: Hope 4 the Heart, 22035 Meekland Ave. Hayward

Wednesday

• 11:00 AM – Noon: Community of Grace, 380 Elmhurst St., Hayward

• 6:30 – 8PM: House of Faith International, 1265 B Street, Hayward

• 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 PM: Eden United Church of Christ, 21455 Birch Street, Hayward

• 3rd Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 PM: Longwood Elementary School, 850 Longwood Ave., Hayward

Thursday

• 1-4 PM: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward, Walk-up only.

• 2-4 PM: New Life Christian Church Food Pantry, 1265 B St., Hayward

Friday

• 1-3 PM: Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Activities League, 2700 Fairmont Dr., San Leandro. Drive through or walk up

• 1-4 PM: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward, Walk-up only.

• 1st & 3rd Friday, 5-6 PM: City Team Ministries, 1497 E. Street, Hayward.

Saturday

• 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10:00 AM – Noon: United Smith Memorial CME Church, 28105 Mission Blvd. Hayward. Bring your own bags and any form of ID

• 3rd Saturday, 7:30-8:30 AM: Alameda County Community Food Bank 800-8703663

Other Food Related Services

• Meals on Wheels Low-income SENIORS age 60+ might be eligible for. Contact (510) 981-5250 for more info.

• CAL FRESH - California's Food Stamp Program. To be eligible, you must meet income and resource limits. Any senior with a low income (↓ 200% of poverty) is eligible. Contact the Alameda County Community Food Bank: 510635-3663 ext. 2 to see if you qualify.

Senior Resources

PG&E Energy Partners 888-216-8463

Free weather stripping, caulking, compact fluorescent lights, showerheads, replacement of energy-hog refrigerators, and repair/replacement of broken or unsafe furnaces and water heaters.

PG&E CARE Program 866-743-2273

Discounts on gas and electric bills for low-income people.

PG&E CARE Program 866-743-2273

Discounts on gas and electric bills for low-income people.

Alameda County Minor Home Repair 510-670-5398

Grant program for emergency home repairs for homeowners. Maximum grant is $2,499 or the actual cost of repairs, whichever is less.

Oakland Housing & Development 510-238-3909

They offer grants for access improvement, lead safe housing and paint program, and minor home repairs. They also offer loan-based programs for home maintenance and improvement, emergency home repair, as well as weatherization and energy retrofit.

Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley 510-251-6304

They have two programs to help low-income seniors with a variety of interior and exterior repairs. One is a grant for up to $15,000 and you’ll pay nothing until the home is sold. They call the other a loan, but it actually works the same. No payments, no interest, but the principal will be deducted from the proceeds when the home is sold. That one is for much more; they appraise your house and provide an amount.

ReCares Equipment Recyclers 510-251-273

Free medical equipment recycling program. Obtain used canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, etc. You can also donate unneeded medical equipment for use by others.

Center for Elders’ Independence 510-251-2273

Health plan for seniors aged 55 and older who prefer not to move into a nursing home but who need help of health caregivers to stay at home.

Meals on Wheels 510-582-1263

Home-delivered meals for seniors unable to purchase or prepare meals for themselves.

Hayward Area Senior Center 510-881-6766

Located at 17800 Redwood Road, Castro Valley. Provides classes and activities, monthly lunches, social services, travel opportunities and special events.

Also, you can dial 211 and an operator can refer you to a wide range of service.

Crucial Info from Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Scams are on the rise. There’s a new one every day and many target seniors. Over the next few months, we’ll be providing vital information from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) site that you can use to make sure you’re not a victim.

This Month: Imposter Scams

Here’s how it works:

You get a call or an email. It might say you’ve won a prize. It might seem to come from a government official. Maybe it sees to be from someone you know – your grandchild, a relative or a friend. Or maybe it’s from someone feel like you know, but you haven’t met in person – say, a person you met online who you’ve been writing to,

Whatever the story, the request is the same: wire money to pay taxes or fees, or to help someone you care about. But is the person who you think it is? Is there an emergency or a prize? Judging by the complaints to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the answer is no. This person calling you is pretending to be someone else.

Here’s what you can

do:

1. Stop. Check it out – before you wire money to anyone. Call the person, the government agency, or someone else you trust. Get the real story. Then decide what to do. No government agency will ever ask you to wire money.

2. Pass this information on to a friend. You may not have gotten one of these calls, but chances are you know someone who will get one – if they haven’t already.

3. Report it If you spot a scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Call the FTC at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or TTY 1-866-653-4261. Or go online to ftc.gov/complaint. By reporting a scam, you can help the FTC’s investigators identify the imposters and stop them before they can get someone’s hard-earned money. It really makes a difference.

Home Fire Prevention & Preparedness

(Source: Red Cross)

If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL FOR HELP. Never go back inside for anything or anyone. To prevent a fire before it starts, here are some tips.

The most important prevention is to install smoke and carbon dioxide alarms. Have fire extinguishers on hand and know how to work them. The Hayward Fire Department will provide both and install alarms for free. Call (510) 583-4930.

Cooking Safety (leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries)

• When cooking, stay in the kitchen and closely monitor the cooking source. The risk increases if someone is distracted or unable to respond quickly to a fire. As we age, it’s easier to get distracted, so this is especially important.

• Keep anything that can catch fire (e.g., oven mitts, packaging, towels, etc.) away from your stove.

• For a small cooking fire, smother flames by sliding a lid over the pan and turn off the burner. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cool.

• For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep oven door closed.

• If in doubt, just get out. If flames spread to objects beyond the stove or oven, evacuate immediately. When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire.

• When you’re done cooking and cleaning up, make it a habit to check oven, burners, and other appliances to make sure they’re completely off.

• Call 9-1-1 from outside the home.

Heating Safety

• Have your general heating system inspected by a professional once a year.

• Install carbon dioxide alarms, especially if your home is heated by any source other than electricity. The fire department can help. See copy highlighted in red.

• Use caution around heating equipment such as space heaters

• If you’re using a space heater, make sure it has an automatic shut-off in case it tips over. Always turn it off before leaving the room or going to bed.

• Place space heaters on a level surface, but not on cabinets, tables, or furniture.

• Keep anything that could catch fire at least three feet away from the heat, such as curtains, furniture, or other flammable materials.

Electrical Safety

• Always plug major appliances directly into wall outlets.

• Don’t use extension cords with major appliances. They can overheat and start a fire.

• When using extension cords for anything else, don’t string them together. Replace any cords that are frayed or cracked.

• Check the location of power cords. Make sure they aren’t across doorways or under carpets where they might get pinched or wear out. They’re also a major tripping hazard.

• Keep flammable items away from light fixtures, lamps, and bulbs.

• Use light bulbs with the recommended wattage for your fixture.

• Don’t overload outlets

• Have all electrical work done by a certified electrician. This is no time for DIY.

Smoking Safety (the leading cause of home fire deaths)

• If you smoke, do it outside. Make sure to extinguish smoking materials in a deep and sturdy ashtray.

• Never smoke in bed.

• Never smoke around medical oxygen.

• Use e-cigarettes with caution. Serious fires and injuries can occur when e-cigarettes are being used, charged, or transported.

Candle Safety. Use battery-powered “candles” only Traditional candles with a flame are asking for disaster. And battery-powered candles are even more beautiful with their various lighting options and timers.

Smoke Alarms. They save lives and cut the risk of dying in a home fire by half.

• See red copy at the top of the page. You can get these for free.

• Once installed, maintain and test them monthly, by pressing the test button. If you have balance problems, don’t try to do it yourself. Ask for help.

• Make sure everyone in your home knows the sound of a smoke alarm and what to do if it goes off.

More Information about Smoke Alarms

• Smoke alarms with 10-year batteries are good for up to 10 years.

• 9-volt smoke alarms should have their batteries replaced at least once a year. If it begins to chirp, replace the 9-volt battery.

• Hardwired smoke alarms often have a backup battery in the power goes out.

• NEVER disable a smoke alarm by removing batteries or removing the unit from the wall or ceiling, even temporarily. It’s too easy to forget about the alarm, which leaves everyone at risk.

• If you are deaf or hard of hearing, there are devices available to alert people including bed shaker alarms and strobe light smoke alarms. Check with your local Fire Department to see what they recommend.

Lead your life with zest and a sense of adventure. Don‛t flame out!!

Spanish Ranch II News

Our Adventure Continues

As brand-new Prez Richard Norgrove comes aboard, let’s kick things off and talk about the adventures ahead. The possibilities are limitless. We’ll convene at the clubhouse on Saturday, April 5th, 10:00AM “meet and greet;” 10:30AM meeting convenes. Richard will introduce himself, share his vision and learn about topics of interest to you. Please mark it on your calendar. If you only attend one meeting this year, make this the one.

Beforehand, take a moment to think about how you can be part of it. Is there a project that interests you that you could lead?A dinner featuring the cuisine of your native country?An informational meeting about important topics of interest to our residents? An expert on a subject of interest? Our cadre of volunteers will help you make it happen. And you’ll find it more rewarding than you can imagine. Let 2025 be the year of the VOLUNTEER!

Clubhouse Food Giveaway

We continue to be grateful to One Nation Dream Makers who bring copious amounts of high-quality food to our clubhouse twice each month. No more waiting in lines at food banks for an hour only to find out the food is gone. This food is ONLY for our residents. Sometimes the delivery may be a little late. Please be patient. The gift is worth the wait, so when we must delay opening time, please understand. And to make it fair, no one gets in early. Everyone enters at once.

We know some of our residents are housebound and unable to get to the clubhouse. If you’re one of those people, please let us know and we’ll bring the food to you. Call resident and Food Giveaway Co-Chairman Margie Bennett at (510) 566-4850.

Share Your Story

In May, we will begin a new feature. Many of us have had big events, accomplishments, and positive, feel-good stories that would be interesting to others and spark conversations. This isn’t a bio, but rather a brief story focused on one event. An inspirational story that changed our life? Meeting someone famous?An amazing adventure? If you would be interested in sharing, please reach out to me, Cindy Railing, your newsletter editor. Reach me at (510) 427-8988.

The Olé Funnies . . .Because we all need a good laugh!

I was an Easter Bunny.

The Easter Bunny – Origins & Traditions

Here comes Peter Cottontail. . . He lives in April Valley, where all Easter bunnies live and work, making Easter candy, sewing bonnets, and decorating Easter eggs.

The Easter Bunny originated among German Lutherans. The "Easter Hare," who played the role of a judge, evaluating whether children were good or disobedient at the start of the season of Eastertide, similar to Santa’s "naughty or nice" list The creature carries colored eggs in its basket, as well as candy, and sometimes toys, to homes of children. As such, the Easter Bunny again shows similarities to Santa and Christmas by bringing gifts to children on the night before a holiday. The custom of the “Easter Hare” was first mentioned in 1682 and Easter eggs symbolized the empty tomb of Jesus, from which Jesus was resurrected.

Many Christians of the Eastern Orthodox Church and Oriental Orthodox Church, to this day, dye their Easter eggs red "in memory of the blood of Christ, shed at that time of his crucifixion.” Also known as Tsoureki, it’s a sweet bread nested with eggs in its traditional braided shape, which symbolizes the Holy Trinity.

Eggs became associated with Easter, when eating them was prohibited during the fast of Lent, when believers abstained from meat and animal products. A customary practice in England, during the medieval Christian era, was for children to go door-to-door begging for eggs on the Saturday before Lent began. People handed out eggs as special treats for children to enjoy prior to the Lenten fast. Everyone then abstained from eggs throughout Lent and could begin consuming them again at the arrival of Easter Sunday.

The idea came to the New World in the 18th century. Protestant German immigrants in the Pennsylvania Dutch area told their children about "Osterhase" and the character became the “Easter Bunny.” According to the legend, only good children received gifts of colored eggs in the nests made in their caps and “Easter bonnets” before Easter.

Easter Eggs Today

1907 Postcard

Orthodox Easter Bread

Potato Salads with Pizzazz

For me, we always had potato salad at Easter, kicking off the picnic season. Traditional, delicious, but sometimes boring, here are some options to brighten things up a bit

Classic: Boil, peel, and cube 2 lbs. russet potatoes; toss with 2 tbls. cider vinegar and ½ tsp. salt. Mix 2 cups of mayonnaise, 2 chopped scallions, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 tbls. each Dijon mustard and vinegar, 1 tsp. sugar, and salt. Toss with the potatoes.

Waldorf. Make Classic Potato Salad without mustard. Double the celery and add 1 chopped apple and ½ cup chopped walnuts.

Egg-Pickle. Make Classic Potato Salad, substituting pickle juice for the vinegar in the dressing. Add 3 chopped hard-boiled eggs, ½ cup chopped bell pepper and ¼ cup diced pickle.

Sweet Relish. Boil, peel and cube 2 pounds russets; toss with 2 tbls. white wine vinegar and ½ tsp. salt. Mix 1 cup Miracle Whip, ½ cup relish, 2 tbls. yellow mustard, and 1 chopped scallion; toss with the potatoes.

Crab Boil Mix ½ cup each corn and chopped celery, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbls. lemon juice and 1½ tsp. Old Bay. Toss with 2 pounds boiled, cubed red potatoes and 1 cup crabmeat.

Ham and Cheese. Mix 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbls. mustard, 8 ounces cubed ham, 6 ounces shredded cheddar, ½ cup each diced red onion and pickles, and 2 tbls. chopped pickled green chiles. Toss with 2 pounds boiled, cubed Yukon golds.

Curry. Heat 1/3 cup of each olive oil and golden raisins in a skillet. Add 2 tsp. curry powder and stir for 30 seconds. Mix with 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 cups cooked green beans and 2 pounds boiled, cubed russets. Season with salt.

Green Goddess Blend 1 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup mixed parsley, tarragon, and basil, 1 scallion, 1 tsp. sugar, and some lemon juice and salt. Toss with 2 pounds boiled, halved fingerlings.

Avocado-Shrimp. Make Green Goddess Potato Salad. Top with halved cooked shrimp and diced avocado.

Dill. Mix ½ cup each sour cream and mayonnaise, ¼ cup each chopped dill and scallions, 1tsp. sugar, 2 tbls. cider vinegar, and salt. Toss with 2 pounds boiled, cubed russets.

Beet-Dill. Make Dill Potato Salad. Add 1 cup sliced roasted beets.

Bacon Ranch. Mix 2/3 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup buttermilk, 2 tbls. cider vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, ½ cup chopped celery, 2 chopped scallions, 1 tsp. sugar, and salt and pepper. Toss with 2 pounds boiled, cubed red potatoes. Top with 6 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled.

Dutch. Mix ½ cup sour cream, ¾ cup mayonnaise, 2 tbls. each horseradish and cider vinegar, 2tsp. caraway seeds, 1 tsp. sugar, 2 chopped cucumbers and 4 chopped scallions. Toss with 2 pounds boiled, cubed russets.

Chicken. Mix 1½ tbls. each champagne vinegar and Dijon mustard, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped cornichons, some chopped parsley, and salt and pepper. Toss with 1 1/2 cups diced grilled chicken and 2 pounds boiled, halved fingerlings.

French. Mix 1 cup chopped mixed parsley, chives, and tarragon, ½ cup chopped shallot, 1/3 cup white wine, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tbls. each white wine vinegar and Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss with 2 pounds boiled, halved fingerlings.

Niçoise Make French Potato Salad, adding 2 cups chopped green beans to potatoes during last 4 minutes of cooking. Add 1 drained can oil-packed tuna and ½ cup halved Kalamata olives.

Provençal. Make French Potato Salad Add 2 cups halved grape tomatoes, 1 shaved fennel bulb, ½ cup halved Kalamata olives and some chopped fennel fronds.

Salsa Verde. Toss 2 lbs. boiled cubed Yukon Golds with 1 cup each sliced red onion and bell pepper, 1½ cups salsa verde, 1 chopped avocado and salt. Top with cilantro and cotija cheese.

Indian. Cook 1 tbls. each garam masala, grated ginger, and canola oil in a skillet, for 30 seconds. Mix with 1 cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 cup chickpeas and 2 pounds boiled, cubed russets. Season with salt and pepper; top with cilantro.

Greek. Mix 1 cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup olive oil, and salt and pepper. Toss with 2 pounds boiled cubed Yukon golds, 1 cup chopped cucumber, ½ cup crumbled feta, 3 tbls. each chopped red onion and mint, and some oregano.

German. Fry 4 slices bacon; cook ¾ cup chopped onion in drippings. Add 1 tbls. each flour, sugar, and whole-grain mustard, ¼ cup each white wine vinegar and water, and salt; cook 2 minutes. Toss with 2 pounds boiled, sliced russets. Crumble the bacon on top. Serve warm.

Kraut. Make German Potato Salad, adding 1 more tbls. sugar. Stir in 1 cup sauerkraut and 1tsp. caraway seeds.

Roasted Halve 2 pounds red potatoes. Toss with ¼ cup olive oil, 6 garlic cloves and some chopped rosemary; roast at 400ºF for 25 minutes. Toss with chopped parsley, salt, and 2 tsp. each Dijon mustard and lemon juice.

Puzzles and Word Games you can

Kitchen Gadgets

AIR FRYER

BLENDER

CAN OPENER

COFFEE MAKER

CUTTING BOARD

EGG COOKER

GRIDDLE

HAND MIXER

INSTANT POT

JUICER

KETTLE

MICROWAVE NINJA

PASTA MAKER

POPCORN MAKER

RICE COOKER

SCALE

SCISSORS

SLOW COOKER

TOASTER

Across

1.Not an orig.

Flying Helicopter Bug

4.Like some renewable energy

9.WWW address

10.Livid

11.Turkish title

12.Mutton or lamb leg

13.Lowers oneself

15.Northeasternmost st.

16.Drivel

18.Radio mode

20. Flowering plant with healing properties

23.Cousin of a raccoon

25.In support of

26.Moth-___

27.Freddy Krueger’s street

28.Cubic meter

29.Beam Down 1.Couple

2.Exhort

3.Kilt pattern

4.Italian unmarried woman

5.Prayer

6.Hang back

7.Proton’s place

8.Neural network

14.Kitchen gadget

17.Inmate who’s never getting out

18.Air force heroes

19.Castle defense

21.RC, e.g.

22.___ brat

24.Lunched

The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.

April Wordoku

How to solve wordoku puzzles

You only need logic and patience to solve a wordoku. Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one letter from the word JUDGMENT. Similarly, each letter can only appear once in a column or row in

the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is medium.

TRIVIA TEASER

Only 17

1.Which special space appears exactly 17 times on a Scrabble board? a-Double letter score, b-Double word score, cTriple letter score, d-Triple word score.

2.Which family lived at 17 Cherry Tree Lane in Mary Poppins? a-Banks, b-Mitchell, c-Lancaster, d-Shaw.

3.Which pitcher struck out 17 Detroit Tigers in game one of the 1968 World Series? a-Sandy Koufax, b-Bob Gibson, c-Jerry Koosman, d-Jim Palmer.

4.In which year did 17-year-old Boris Becker become the youngest-ever men's Grand Slam singles winner at Wimbledon? a-1985, b-1989, c-1991, d-1994.

5.Eliza McCardle was only 17 years old when she married which future U.S. President? a-Grover Cleveland, b-Andrew Johnson, c-Herbert Hoover, d-Andrew Jackson.

6.Which group scored a pop hit in 1983 with (She's) Sexy + 17? a-Culture Club, b-Adam and the Ants, c-Georgia Satellites, d-Stray Cats.

7.A photo on the cover of Seventeen magazine is one of the prizes on which reality TV series? a-America's Next Top Model, b-Hell's Kitchen, c-Project Runway, d-Shear Genius.

8.Colonel Aureliano Buendia was the father of 17 sons, all named Aureliano, with 17 different women in which novel? a-Mona Lisa Smile, b-One Hundred Years of Solitude, c-Dirt Music, d-The Satanic Verses.

9.Which of the actors in the movie Stalag 17 served as the narrator of the events in the film? a-Gil Stratton, bWilliam Holden, c-Don Taylor, d-Harvey Lembeck.

10.Which female singer-songwriter had hits with "Society's Child" and "At Seventeen"? a-Kate Bush, b-Janis Ian, c-Suzanne Vega, d- Michelle Shocked.

QUOTES

The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.

Theodore M. Hesburgh

Your imagination is your preview of life's coming attractions.

Albert Einstein

Learning is about more than acquiring new knowledge. It is also crucial to unlearn old knowledge that has outlived its relevance. Forgetting can be as important as learning.

Gary Ryan Blair

Progress involves taking risks. You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first.

Frederick Wilcox

The more you seek security, the less of it you will have and the more you pursue opportunity, the more security you will achieve.

Brian Tracy

It is difficult to know what counts in the world. Most of us count credits, honors, dollars. But at the bulging center of mid-life, I am beginning to see that the things that really matter take place not in the boardrooms, but in the kitchens of the world.

Allen Sledge

A great attitude does more than turn on the lights in our worlds. It seems to magically connect us to all sorts of serendipitous opportunities that were somehow absent before the change.

Earl Nightingale

More people would learn from their mistakes if they weren't so busy denying them.

Harold J. Smith

When faced with a challenge, look for a way, not a way out.

David L. Weatherford

Answers to 'Only 17'

1-b,Double word score

2-a, Banks

3-b, Bob Gibson

4-a, 1985

5-b, Andrew Johnson

The Lighter Side

Inner Strength

•

• If you are always cheerful,

If you wake up without caffeine,

6-d, Stray Cats

7-a, "America's Next Top Model"

8-b, "One Hundred Years of Solitude"

9-a, Gil Stratton

10-b, Janis Ian

•

• boring people with your troubles,

If you can resist complaining and

• ones don't have time for you,

If you understand when your loved

• without resentment,

If you can take criticism and blame

• friend better than a poor friend,

If you can resist treating a rich

• medical help,

If you can conquer tension without

• pill,

If you can go to sleep without a

Then you are the family dog.

Communication Problem

A farmer went to the attorney's office and said he wanted to get a divorce. The attorney asked if he had any grounds.

"Yeah, I got about 240 acres," the farmer said. The attorney replied, "But, I mean do you have a case?"

"No, I have a John Deere."

"Well, do you have a grudge?"

The farmer said, "Yea, I got a grudge. That's where I park my John Deere."

"No, I mean do you have a suit?"

"Yes, sir, I got a suit. I wear it to church on Sundays."

Next, the exasperated lawyer asked, "Well, sir, does your wife beat you up or anything?"

"No, we both get up about 4:30."

The attorney finally asked, "OK, so why do you want a divorce?"

"Well," said the farmer, "I can't have a meaningful conversation with her!"

APRIL 2025 Calendar

ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH.

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH.

BEAVER AWARENESS MONTH.

DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH.

GLOBAL ASTRONOMY MONTH.

NATIONAL CANCER CONTROL MONTH.

NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH.

NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH.

PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS MONTH.

STRESS AWARENESS MONTH.

1, April Fool's Day.

4, ASSASSINATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., 56th ANNIVERSARY. In 1968, the racial justice advocate was shot and killed in Memphis, TN. Assassin James Early Ray died in prison in 1998 while serving a 99year sentence.

5, GOLD STAR SPOUSES DAY. Since 2010, honoring surviving spouses of armed forces members.

6-12, NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS WEEK.

7, INTERNATIONAL BEAVER DAY.

7-13, THE MASTERS TOURNAMENT. Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA. Web: masters.com

10-13, FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL. New Orleans, LA. 40th annual. Concerts, food.

11, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, 56th anniversary.

11, NATIONAL PET DAY.

11-13, COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Also 18-20. Empire Polo Grounds, Indio, CA. Music and arts festival. Web:

coachella.com.

12, DOGWOOD FESTIVAL. Camdenton, MO. Spring carnival.

12-20, PASSOVER begins before sundown on Monday, April 12 and ends after nightfall on April 20.

13, PALM SUNDAY.

13, PINK MOON. The April full moon.

15, INCOME TAX PAY DAY.

16, NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS DAY.

17, BAT APPRECIATION DAY.

17, MGM STUDIOS FOUNDED: 100th anniversary.

18, GOOD FRIDAY.

19, OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING REMEMBRANCE, 1995.

19-27, NATIONAL PARK WEEK.

20, EASTER.

*20-26, MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL AND HULA COMPETITION. Hilo HI. Honors King David Kalakauna.

*21, BOSTON MARATHON, 128th RUNNING.

21, AGGIE MUSTER. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Current and former students gather to honor fellow Aggies. Web: aggienetwork.com.

22, EARTH DAY

23, FIRST MOVIE THEATER OPENS. Apr 23, 1896, New York City at Koster and Bials Mustic Hall.

23, ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY.

*24-May 4, FIESTA SAN ANTONIO. Since 1891.

25, ARBOR DAY. Since 1872. Web: arborday. org.

25, WORLD PENGUIN DAY.

25, FIDDLER'S FROLICS. Hallettsville, TX. Since 1971.

25, WASHMO BBQ & BLUESFEST. Washington, MO. Web: downtownwashmo.org.

26-May 3, HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK IN VIRGINIA. 91st annual. Web: vagardenweek. org.

26, WORLD VETERINARY DAY.

30, INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY. Web: jazzday. com

30, NATIONAL RAISIN DAY.

National Stress Awareness Month

Stress isn't all in your mind

Anita Lesco was a veteran nurse anesthetist, but nothing in her years of experience prepared her for the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. She did her best to ignore her fear of becoming seriously ill herself and kept coming to work each day. But as Lesco told AARP Magazine, she couldn't keep the anxiety bottled up forever, and in March 2022, she experienced the first panic attack of her life. It wouldn't be the last.

Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear and physical symptoms that can make the sufferer feel as if they're dying. According to the Cleveland Clinic, most people experience them at least once or twice during their lifetimes, and they occur regularly for some. They're an extreme example of the physical toll that stress can exact on us. These symptoms are almost always treatable, but can be difficult to recognize as stress related.

*Headaches. According to Henry Ford Health, stress is a major trigger for tension and migraine headaches.

*Lower back pain. Dr. Lynn Dado of Henry Ford Health comments that most lower back pain isn't a mechanical

problem at all, and often results from stress-related muscle tension.

* Jaw pain. Teeth-grinding to rid ourselves of built-up stress and anxiety is common, and we often don't even realize that we're doing it. In addition to jaw pain and dental problems, it can lead to pain in the neck and shoulders.

*Digestive problems. Stress can ramp up stomach acid production, which can lead to a host of digestive ailments including nausea, heartburn, and diarrhea.

* More frequent illness. Your immune system can also take a hit from excess stress, which leaves you more vulnerable to illness.

The Mayo Clinic encourages people to find active ways to try to manage your stress, like taking walks outside. A balanced diet, healthy sleep habits, and making time for hobbies can also help balance out our stress. If your physical symptoms are severe or fail to resolve with lifestyle changes, see your health care provider to ask about additional treatment options and to be assessed for other underlying causes.

Great resources for healthy eating guidance

Eating healthy means different things to different people, and the volume of information (and misinformation) available with just a few clicks can make it seem like a hopelessly complicated project. But it really doesn't have to be -- as long as you know where to look.

MyPlate.gov, published by the United States Department of Agriculture, shows how to divide up your plate to create balanced meals with each food group represented. Click on each food group and you'll see more detailed information about nutritional benefits, serving sizes, and what to look for at the grocery store.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (eatright.org) provides evidencebased information about health and nutrition for people at all life stages. EatRight also provides a large library

of dietitian-developed recipes with complete nutrition information. The Academy also tackles fad diets and trendy products to help you cut through the marketing jargon and find a healthy, sustainable balance.

The Nutrition Source, a project from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, offers its own interactive balanced plate -- and it's available in 25 languages. The Nutrition Source's plate differs from the USDA's, with a greater emphasis on vegetables and the addition of healthy oils. And since nutrition is just one part of a healthy lifestyle, the project also includes guidance about sleep, stress, disease prevention, and weight management.

Health in the News

Study sheds light on liver damage risk

A new study published in the journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology shows that alcohol consumption nearly doubles the risk of severe liver damage among people with large bellies, diabetes, or high blood pressure. According to CNN, nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure and more than a third have pre-diabetes.

Seniors suffer in 'pharmacy deserts'

A study published in the journal Health Affairs found that nearly 30 percent of U.S. pharmacies closed between 2010 and 2021, leaving many communities in so-called pharmacy deserts. According to the New York Times, reduced access to pharmacies poses a particular threat to older adults, the vast majority of whom take at least one prescription drug each year. Pharmacies also dispense 80 percent of shingles vaccines and as much as 70 percent of flu shots, and provide other essential basic health services that many seniors rely on.

Kidney cancer vaccine shows promise

A personalized anti-tumor vaccine showed promising initial results in a clinical trial of nine patients with advanced kidney cancer, generating measurable immune responses in all participants. According to Harvard Medical School, cancer researchers at Harvard's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute created individualized vaccines for each study participant with genetic material from their own tumors in order to train their immune systems to target and destroy cancerous cells. The researchers say that these positive early results are a strong indicator that personalized vaccines are a feasible future treatment option for certain types of cancers.