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Aug/Sept/Oct 2016Our StaffDarren Tigelaar AdministratorJudy Boven Nursing DirectorShari Daldos Jackson Culinary SupervisorLouAnn Kloostra Housekeeping SupervisorKati Wiersema Life Enrichment DirectorRick Deemter Maintenance SupervisorChristie Lubbers Admissions DirectorMary Van Oeveren Admissions AssistantBobbi Sall H.R. AssistantJulie Ann Mesman Administrative AssistantSteven Faulk Chaplain

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Refreshing and DeliciousThe Popsicle, that classic summertime treat, isn’t

exactly a health food. But the refreshing snack on astick can help you stay hydrated on hot, sunny days.Plus, ice pops are lower in calories and fat thandesserts like ice cream, and, depending on the brand,may be sugar-free or contain additional nutrients ifmade with real fruit.

August’s Beautiful BloomsThe birth flower for August is the gladiolus. Its

name is derived from the Latin word for “little sword,”so the long-stemmed flower with showy blossoms issometimes called the sword lily.

Senior Citizens Day“For all they have achieved throughout life and for

all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizensour thanks and a heartfelt salute.” With those words,President Ronald Reagan proclaimed Aug. 21, 1988,the first National Senior Citizens Day, now anannual celebration.

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Trivia Whiz

Geography 101:Mara River,

AfricaEvery year, Africa’s

northern Serengetiregion becomes thesetting for one ofnature’s greatestspectacles. It’s thearrival of the greatmigration, in which1.5 millionwildebeests alongwith thousands ofzebras, gazelles andother animals movein a pattern acrossTanzania and part ofKenya. In latesummer and earlyfall, the herds’ annualtrek brings them toone of their greatestchallenges, crossingthe Mara River in theface of crocodilesand other predators.Viewing the huge,dramatic crossings isone of the mostsought-afterexperiences fortourists on safari.

Olympic Dreams in RioFrom Aug. 5 through Aug. 21, more

than 10,000 athletes will gather in Riode Janeiro, Brazil, to compete in the2016 Summer Olympics, formallyknown as the Games of the XXXIOlympiad. These are the first OlympicGames to be held in South America.

Events will take place in four zonesacross Rio: Barra, Copacabana,Deodoro and Maracanã. Barra will bethe site of the largest number of events,including golf, which has been added asan Olympic sport after being absentfrom the games for 112 years.

Another new event this year is rugbysevens, a 15-minute version of rugbywith teams of seven. Rugby was lastplayed at the Olympics in 1924, andthe U.S. won the gold medal in the15-player variant of the game.

At the last Summer Olympics, theU.S. won the most medals. In Rio,they will compete against 205 othercountries in 306 medal events. With42 different sports, ranging fromarchery to gymnastics to volleyball, thisyear’s games are sure to provide plentyof opportunities for victory, as well asexciting entertainment for spectatorsand viewers around the world.

Your Body and WaterEverybody knows the human

body needs water to survive.But what does water do foryou, exactly?

The average adult’s body isabout 60 percent water,two-thirds of it contained in cells.Water plays a crucial role in theformation of cells, which areoften called the building blocksof life. Simply speaking, withoutwater, there is no human life.

Most of the human body’smajor systems depend on waterto function. Water deliversoxygen and nutrients throughoutthe body, lubricates joints,flushes out waste and toxins, andregulates the body’s internaltemperature. The brain, spinalcord and other organs areinsulated with water, which actsas a shock absorber and helpsprevent injury.

Water makes swallowing anddigestion possible and alsometabolizes proteins andcarbohydrates into energy. Infact, just a 5 percent decreasein body fluids can cause a30 percent drop in a person’senergy level. So, instead ofdrinking coffee or othercaffeinated beverages, whichcontribute to dehydration, thekey to feeling more energeticmay be to drink more water.

Adults need between2 and 3 liters of water everyday, but some of this watercan come from food. Freshfruits and vegetables areespecially hydrating.

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GladiolusStrength and beauty

F LO W E R O F T H E M O N T H | AUGUST

Protecting OurNational Treasures

From purple mountain majestiesto lush, fertile swamplands,America is home to more than400 parks and sites that offervisitors an up-close-and-personallook at stunning wildlife, dazzlingflora, unique natural wonders andhistoric treasures. On Aug. 25,the country will celebrate the100th birthday of the National ParkService, the organization thatmakes the enjoyment of theseplaces possible.

A bureau of the U.S. Departmentof the Interior, the Park Servicecomprises more than20,000 employees and220,000 volunteers who work tofulfill the mission to preserve“the natural and cultural resourcesand values of the National ParkSystem for the enjoyment,education and inspiration of thisand future generations.”

From a practical standpoint, thiswork entails rangers who lead toursand help visitors stay safe; crewmembers who maintain, clean andrepair the sites; and archaeologists,historians and ecologists whocontinue to discover more aboutAmerica’s land and history in orderto share it with the world.

Nearly 300 million people visitU.S. national parks every year. ThePark Service is using the centennialcelebration as an opportunity toinspire people to connect with parksthat match their interests through itsFind Your Park campaign.

Wit & Wisdom

“The sky is the dailybread of the eyes.”

—Ralph WaldoEmerson

“Together we canface any challenges

as deep as the oceanand as highas the sky.”

—Sonia Gandhi

“More varied thanany landscape wasthe landscape in thesky, with islands of

gold and silver,peninsulas of apricotand rose against a

background of manyshades of turquoise

and azure.”—Cecil Beaton

“The sky broke likean egg into full

sunset and the watercaught fire.”

—Pamela HansfordJohnson

“The artist is areceptacle for

emotions that comefrom all over the

place: from the sky,from the Earth, from

a scrap of paper,from a passingshape, from aspider’s web.”

—Pablo Picasso

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Talk About It

Let theGames BeginThis month, much

of the world will bewatching as athletesgo for the gold atthe 2016 SummerOlympics. Use thefollowing questionsto discuss theinternationalsporting event.

What are yourfavorite sports towatch during theSummer Games?

More than200 nationsparticipate. Doyou cheer for theU.S. or anotherfavorite country?

Who are yourall-time favoriteOlympic athletes?Why do you admirethem? What do youremember aboutthem duringcompetition?

Have you oranyone you’veknown trained foror competed inthe Olympics?

The U.S. hashosted the Olympicseight times. Did youever attend thegames when theywere here?

Women Lending Their WingsWith World War II raging overseas,

the military’s high demand for malecombat pilots prompted the U.S.Army Air Forces to enlist the skills ofa civilian group of aviators: women.

In September 1942, twoprograms—the Women’s AuxiliaryFerrying Squadron, led by NancyHarkness Love, and the Women’sFlying Training Detachment, led byJacqueline Cochran—were formed.On Aug. 5, 1943, they merged intothe Women Airforce Service Pilots,or WASP.

Initially, the primary job of WASPswas to transport military aircraft fromfactories, but they also served asflight instructors and test pilots, andtowed targets for live ammunitiongunnery practice.

WASPs were the first women inhistory to fly U.S. military aircraft andpiloted nearly every type of plane,from light trainers to B-26 and B-29bombers. In total, the programgraduated 1,074 women.

Because of its urgent need,WASP was implemented as a civilservice program, with the intent ofgranting it military status at a latertime. However, the need for pilotsdwindled, and the program endedDec. 20, 1944.

WASP received formal militaryrecognition in 1977.

Peachy KeenWhether they are eaten fresh

from the farmers’ market, bakedin a cobbler or served withcream, peaches are a versatilesummertime staple.

With soft, fuzzy skin and yellow orwhite flesh, peaches are stone fruits,meaning they contain a “stone” or pitthat encloses a seed. Peach varietiesare classified as either freestone, inwhich the flesh easily separates fromthe stone, or clingstone, with pits thatcling to the flesh.

Cultivated in China more than3,000 years ago, peaches oftenappear in Chinese art as a symbolof immortality, friendship and luck.Spanish and French explorers broughtthe fruit to the Americas in the 1500s.

Although Georgia is nicknamed thePeach State and features the fruit onits license plates, it is actually thenation’s third-largest producer ofpeaches. California comes in first,growing about 60 percent of thecountry’s crop, and South Carolinais second in production.

Low in calories and high in fiber,antioxidants and vitamins A and C,peaches are a nutrition all-star. Frozenpeaches and those canned in naturaljuices are also healthy options.

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A Motorcycle MeccaEach August, motorcycle

enthusiasts from around the globeget their motors running and headout on the highway. Their destination:western South Dakota. That’swhere hundreds of thousands ofbikers converge for the SturgisMotorcycle Rally, one of the world’soldest and largest gatherings ofmotorcycle enthusiasts.

Originally called the Black HillsClassic, the rally began in 1938 in thesmall town of Sturgis and wasorganized by a motorcycle club as aweekend of racing and stunts. Thatfirst year, less than a dozen bikersgeared up. Today, the rally is aweeklong event that averages half amillion people who crowd the normallyquiet city of just 7,000, as well asevery city and campground within100 miles. The races and stuntcompetitions continue, along withmotorcycle shows, vendors, concertsand entertainment.

Before, during and after bikeweek, the area’s highways are filledwith the traffic and rumble of cruisingbikers who take advantage of theregion’s scenic routes. Many hit theroad for daytrips to nearby MountRushmore National Memorial, CrazyHorse Memorial, Devils TowerNational Monument and BadlandsNational Park.

Blazing a TV TrailStories of the Old West have

captivated audiences for decades,first in books, then radio and movies,and later on television. Saddle up for alook at some popular TV Westernsof yesteryear.

“Hopalong Cassidy.” It was 1949when Hopalong Cassidy rode in fromthe big screen and became the star ofTV’s first Western series, as well as apop culture phenomenon. AlthoughHoppy dressed in black, he was agood guy, along with his trusty whitehorse, Topper.

“Death Valley Days.” This radioshow became a TV series in 1952 andwas unique because it featured storiesbased on actual events from Old Westdays in Death Valley, Calif. Itsepisodes were introduced by hosts,which included Stanley Andrews (theOld Ranger) and Ronald Reagan.

“Gunsmoke.” For two decadesbeginning in 1955, viewers of thisfrontier drama tuned in to follow thelives of Dodge City, Kan., MarshalMatt Dillon, his deputy, Festus, andtownsfolk Doc and Miss Kitty.“Gunsmoke” is often the mostcelebrated of the TV Western genre.

“Bonanza.” The Cartwright clan—father Ben and sons Adam, Hoss andJoe—owned and operated the vastNevada ranch called the Ponderosa.“Bonanza” ran from 1959 to 1973 andwas one of the first TV shows to befilmed and broadcast in color.

Laugh Lines

OutdoorAmusementThe National Park

Service receivedthese comicalcomplaints fromtheir visitorcomment cards:

“Please avoidbuilding trails thatgo uphill.”

“Too many rocksin the mountains.”

“Trails need tobe wider, so peoplecan walk whileholding hands.”

“Too many bugsand leeches andspiders andspiderwebs. Pleasespray the wildernessto rid the area ofthese pests.”

“The coyotesmade too much noiselast night and keptme awake.”

Question: I am thefirst thing you need incamping. I am alwayswith people namedCliff and Buck. Youwill also find meinside a backpack.What am I?

Answer: Theletter C.

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Remember Me?

Much like itsscenic beaches andhula dancers, DonHo was an iconicsymbol of Hawaii.Here are a few highnotes in the life ofthe island singer.

He was bornAug. 13, 1930,in Honolulu.

In 1960, he tookover his family’slounge, namedHoney’s, where heformed a band andbegan performing.

Tourists enjoyedhis baritone voice,easygoing style andrepertoire of songs,jokes and stories ofHawaiian culture.

After recordingseveral albums,Ho’s biggest hitcame in 1966 withthe breezy ballad“Tiny Bubbles,”which became histrademark song.

His other popularstandards included“Pearly Shells” and“I’ll Remember You.”

The entertainerearned the nickname“the ambassador ofaloha” and was aregular guest onTV variety shows.

The 50th StateHawaii, an island chain in the

Pacific Ocean, joined the Union asthe 50th state on Aug. 21, 1959.Famous for beautiful beaches,surfing and luaus, the Aloha Statehas many other features that makeit unique. Transport yourself tothis tropical paradise with thefollowing facts:

• The state has eight mainislands: Hawaii (called theBig Island), Oahu, Maui,Kauai, Lanai, Molokai, Niihauand Kahoolawe.

• Known for its natural beauty,Hawaii is home to twonational parks and more than50 state parks.

• Kilauea, a highlight of HawaiiVolcanoes National Park, isone of the world’s most activevolcanoes. It has beenerupting since 1983.

• Waikiki Beach and thePearl Harbor Historic Sitesare among Hawaii’s well-known attractions.

• Honolulu, the state capital, isthe home of Iolani Palace, theonly royal palace in the U.S.

• The Hawaiian monk seal andthe humpback whale are theofficial state mammals, andthe state bird is the Hawaiiangoose, or nene (pronounced“nay-nay”).

• Hawaii is the only U.S. statethat commercially growscoffee, cacao, vanilla beansand pineapple.

• The state flower is theyellow hibiscus.

• Residents of Hawaii have thehighest life expectancy of allthe states.

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Celebrate Late BloomersChild prodigies, teen internet stars,

20-year-old entrepreneurs. We hearso much about young phenoms, it canbe discouraging for anyone who hasreached 30 without accomplishinggreat things. But success can comeat any stage of life. Consider thefollowing individuals, who only gotbetter with age.

Miguel de Cervantes. Aftersuffering disabling war wounds, beingkidnapped by pirates and spendingtime in jail, Cervantes published“Don Quixote” in 1605, when he wasin his late 50s.

Paul Cezanne. The French artistsold few canvases, and criticsberated his work for years before hegot his first one-man exhibition in1895, at the age of 56. In his 60s,Cezanne produced his mostcelebrated paintings and finallyreceived public acclaim.

Julia Child. Child and her husbandmoved to Paris in 1948, and she soonfell in love with French cuisine. Theclassic book “Mastering the Art ofFrench Cooking” was published whenChild was 49. She began hosting“The French Chef” at age 50, and thetelevised cooking show continuedfor 10 years.

Susan Boyle. In 2009, the48-year-old Boyle appeared on aBritish talent show and stunned thejudges, audience and later the worldwith her rendition of “I Dreamed aDream.” After the appearance, shesigned a record deal and soon brokeglobal sales records.

Success can come atany stage of life

Hungry for HummusHummus has experienced a surge

in popularity and is a common sighton store shelves and restaurantmenus. Here’s the scoop on thisMiddle Eastern dip.

The word hummus is Arabic for“chickpea,” which is the basis for thecreamy spread. The other staringredient is tahini, a paste made fromsesame seeds. Garlic, lemon juice,salt and olive oil round out the basicrecipe. Hummus with flavorfuladditions, such as fresh herbs,roasted red peppers or olives, iswidely available.

Aside from being tasty, the versatiledip is also extremely healthy.Chickpeas are legumes, making thema heart-healthy source of protein andfiber that can also help lowercholesterol. Both chickpeas and tahiniare high in calcium and iron, whichpromote bone health. Garlic, olive oiland chickpeas have all been shown toreduce inflammation in the body.

Hummus is a gluten-free, nut-freeand dairy-free dish, and therefore isan ideal choice for people with foodallergies or sensitivities.

Many people enjoy hummus withpita bread, as it’s traditionally served.Other creative uses include as a dipfor vegetables, as a substitute formayonnaise or other sandwichspreads, or as a salad dressing.

Despite the fact thathe was a self-taughtpianist, could readvery little music, andhad no musicaltraining, Irving Berlin,with the help ofassistants orcollaborators, wrotethe words and musicfor more than 3,000songs, along withmultiple Broadwaymusicals.

Berlin was anoutspoken Americanpatriot. Too old tofight in WWII, heshowed his supportfor the troops bywriting severalpatriotic songs andtraveling to entertaintroops overseas. Heoriginally wrote GodBless America in1918. In 1938, herevised the lyrics andthe music, and thenpublished it as aprayer that the U.S.would triumph overHitler, and that therewould come an endto the Nazi crueltytoward the Jewishpeople.

Aug/Sept/Oct 2016

Special Events• Travelogue at BW, Friday, June 3, 10:00am

• Bible Stories at BW- Wednesdays, June 8 & 22, 10:30am

• Greenhouse Tour- Friday, June 10, 1:30pm

• Chris Sloan- performing at BW Saturday, June 11, 1:30pm

• Flag Day- Tuesday, June 14

• BINGO Bash- at BW Thursday, June 16, 2:00pm

• Cookout at the Park- Friday, June 17, 11:30am

• Ice Cream Socials- Wednesday, June 22, 2:30pm

• Metro Health Farmers’ Market- Thursday, June 23, 9:30am

• Wilma Quist- performing at CTW Friday, June 24, 2:00pm

1790: The first U.S. Census is completed and records a population of 4 million people in America.

1909: A penny for your thoughts! The Lincoln 1-cent coin is issued and goes into circulation.

1914: The Panama Canal officially opens. The 50-mile-long waterway is a vital shipping shortcut, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

1924: “Little Orphan Annie,” a daily comic strip by Harold Gray, debuts.

1930: Clarence Birdseye is granted a patent for his quick-freeze method of packaging frozen foods.

1942: Walt Disney’s animated film “Bambi” premieres in New York City.

1954: The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published.

1963: On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his stirring “I Have a Dream” speech to thousands of civil rights supporters in Washington, D.C.

1974: French aerialist Philippe Petit gains fame for his high-wire walk between the twin towers of New York City’s World Trade Center.

1992: The largest shopping mall in the country, the Mall of America, opens in Bloomington, Minn.

2000: Contestant Richard Hatch wins the $1 million prize on the first season finale of the reality TV competition “Survivor.”

2008: American swimmer Michael Phelps splashes into the history books, winning a record eight gold medals at the Summer Olympics in Beijing.

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