Serving the Southern Tier
COVER DESIGN
Dear Readers,
Another year under our belts, and its been a wonderful
one! Once again we wish to thank the businesses, new
and old, that have supported us with their advertising
for the past 15 years, and we hope our readers continue
to support them.
We are very grateful to those who have contributed to
our publication through cover artwork, stories, jokes,
and articles, and to the kind souls who have donated
financially to help with our printing costs.
Thank you all for your kind words of appreciation and
encouragement. May Gods love fill your heart, and
may the soft glow of moonlight illuminate your path.
Eileen and Elayne, Publishers
September Dates to Remember
1 World War II began (1939)
2 First day of Eid al-Adha
V-J Day (1945)
4 Labor Day
10 Grandparents Day
11 Patriot Day
17 Citizenship Day
20 Rosh Hashanah (begins at sundown)
22 Autumn begins
Rosh Hashanah (ends at sunset)
29 Yom Kippur (begins at sunset)
30 Yom Kippur (ends at sunset)
A SAD STATE OF AFFAIRS
We are not a democracy. Its a terrible
misunderstanding and a slander to the idea of
democracy to call us that. In reality, were a
plutocracy: a government by the wealthy. Wealth
has its way. The concentration of wealth and the
division between rich and poor in the U.S. are
unequaled anywhere. Look who we admire the
Rockefellers and Morgans, the Bill Gateses and
Donald Trumps. Would any moral person
accumulate a billion dollars when there are 10
million infants dying of starvation every year?
~ Ramsey Clark
September 2017 The Moonlighter
Cats Rule
(as they always do in any situation!)
Pen & ink drawing By Faye Crance
Spencer, NY
ARTIST STATEMENT
Faye Crance received her education from the Famous
Artist Illustration School, Ithaca College, Tompkins
Cortland Community College Art Classes, and studied
with several area artists. She is a current member, and
has served on the Board of Directors for Tioga County
Counsel on the Arts. She also is a member of Community
Arts of Elmira, NY and CAP of Ithaca, NY.
A large mural size Triptych painting of Spencer and area
was commissioned of Faye by The Tioga State Bank and
is featured in their Spencer Branch Lobby. Their
reference photos were black/white, of the 50s era so it
was Crances choice to paint an autumn season. She
painted Spencer as a lovely town, peaceful, nestled in a
valley, with great beauty also in the surrounding area.
In the 90s, she experienced an accident resulting in a
right shoulder prosthesis and limited shoulder/arm
movements. Reminding herself that she was not her
shoulder she turned to drawing with pen & inks, and
graphites on her lap and found that she could keep
working. Adjustments were learned with her limited
recovery, and she was able to return to painting, as well,
with a pillow support under her elbow.
Crance has exhibited in International Juried Shows as
well as Area, Regional and Museum Juried Shows,
winning a Purchase Award (oils) by Chase Manhattan
Bank, N.A. as well as 2nd place Watercolor award with
over 150 artists exhibiting at the Arnot Mall, and several
other Awards. She has taught drawing and painting to
various groups, and her work is represented in
collections throughout the United States. For several
years she exhibited at the Windmill in Penn Yan, NY. Her
work has been featured in the Random Harvest and
the Moonlighter publications. She has taught various
groups and was Teacher/ Facilitator several years at an
Art Group at the Chemung County Van Etten Library, Van
Etten, NY. Her work was the feature of the 2015 year
summer exhibition of the Spencer Historical Society.
Giclee prints of her work are currently available at the
Black Cat Gallery, Owego, NY.
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Thought for the Month
Its good to have an end to journey towards -
but its the journey that matters, in the end.
~ Ursula K. LeGuin
We will strip off the earths skin for oil. We will
destroy the beauty of our shores. We will
pollute the air for it. And we will kill for it. If we
cannot buy it for what we consider a fair price
we will take it by force.
~ Mike Mathers
September 2017
CONTENTS
September 2017 VOL. 17, No. 1
Features
Cover Design/Artist Statement ......................... 2
Owegos Indian Maiden Sa-Sa-Na Loft (part 31) ............. 4
Memories of Catatonk In the 1930s & 40s ...................... 5
Annies Corner .. 6
Battle of Sugar Loaf Hill (Part 14) ................ 7
Down Waverly Way ......................................................... 8
Senior Scene ................................ 9
Writing From My Rocker ........................... 10
Our World, Our Home ............................ 11
Animal Heart Tugs ............................ 14
Hoof, Woof & Whiskers ..... 15
Vote For Women (Part 3) ...... 16
Our Daily Bread ................................................................. 18
Mindclips ............................... 19
Kiribati Diary (chapter 45) ..................... 21
25th Richford Potato Festival ........ 23
Shanghai Adventures (Part 17) .............. 24
First Nation ..... 25
Three Amigos .. 26
Oktoberfest ..... 27
Yet Another One ........... 28
Puzzle Fun .......... 29
Legendarium A Screenplay (Final) ........... 32
Essential Oils - Then and Now (part 156) ................. 33
Health & Fitness .............................. 36
Not-So-Gourmet Recipes ............................ 40
Remembering 9/11 ...... 41
A Laughing Matter .............................. 42
Whats Happening .............................. 43
Poetic License ..................................... 46
Miscellaneous
Announcements ............ 10
Home Improvement ...................................... 12
Car Care ........................................... 22
Dining Guide to Area Restaurants ............................ 30
Businesses & Services Directory ............................... 38
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of errors or omissions resulting from non-camera-ready ads. Opinions
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONGRATULATIONS & HAPPY ANNIVERSARY:
Johns Fine Foods, Owego, NY (41 years)
Fabrizio Law Offices, Binghamton & Owego, NY (32 years)
Side Hill Acres Dairy Goat Farm, Candor, NY (31 years)
Peak Performance Physical Therapy, Owego, NY (17 years)
Full of Grace Dance Studio, Berkshire, NY (15 years)
One Healthy Life, Newark Valley, NY (15 years)
The Red Door Thrift Store, Community Center
& Coffeehouse, Waverly, NY (6 years)
euPAWria, Owego, NY (4 years)
Lily Style Loft, Owego, NY (3 years)
BELATED HAPPY ANNIVERSARY WISHES:
Tioga County Rural Ministry, Owego, NY
(39 years in July)
Why is it that at class reunions
you feel younger than everyone
else looks?
Writing From My Rocker
By Hazel Goodrich
I think nearly everyone at one time or
another has wished they could express
themselves by writing - maybe a memoir,
an essay on politics perhaps, or even a
letter to the editor that an editor might
actually enjoy reading. For me it has been this column, a
few poems, and scribbling short stories on any blank
sheet of paper that catches my eye. I also write a family
newsletter to save time and make sure everyone gets all
the news. Thats a bit lazy, I know, but no one gets left
out that way well, almost no one.
I have a daily journal and a prayer journal, too. The daily
journal is the one that catches all the bits and pieces of
my life and helps me remember the little things that
make us a part of who we are. Funny things the kids said
and did, headlines that were impressive, silly things I did
and dont need to repeat. Personal feelings, love this,
hate that kind of thing, just for me to vent.
The prayer journal allows me to stay on track of needs,
and penciling in the answers is such an encourager. I
dont like the way God answers sometimes, and
sometimes He exceeds my expectations, but He always
answers. This particular journal is a comforting way to
end the day.
Wanting to learn to express myself a little better and
maybe venture deeper into the writers world, I first took
a computer class to improve my typing and spelling
skills. That led to joining a writing group. These groups
do not criticize you or your writing, but offer help and
encouragement on many subjects. We read our work-in-
progress, exchange ideas, share resources, and I have
made some good friends along the way. It is a fun time.
The Emerging Writers is a group which will start up again
in Owego on September 13 at the Countryside
Community Center on Sheldon Guile Blvd from 5:30-
7:30. We meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Maybe I will see you there!

Stay well and God bless!

Ramblings of a Retired Mind

All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles
and obstacles, have strengthened me.
You may not realize it but they may be the best thing
in the world for you. ~ Walt Disney

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OUR world, Our home
FEATURED LIGHTHOUSE
Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Delaware
In 1856, the United States
Congress appropriated
$25,000 for the Fenwick
Island Lighthouse and on
January 11, 1858 a ten-acre
tract for the station was obtained from Mary C. Hall for only
$50. The Fenwick Island Lighthouse was completed on
December 29, 1858, but would not be lit until August 1, 1859.
The lighthouse was built on an isolated peninsula in the
southernmost portion of Delaware at the Maryland state line. It
is 87 feet tall, brick, with a central cast iron spiral staircase, and
equipped with a third-order Fresnel lens. It was automated in
1940.
The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1978 and remained
dark for several years. A public movement to save the
lighthouse resulted in ownership of the lighthouse being
transferred to the State of Delaware, and the lighthouse was
relit in 1982. In 1997, after extensive fundraising efforts made it
possible, the rapidly aging lighthouse underwent a full
restoration. It was rededicated in July 1998.
The lighthouse is owned by the state of Delaware and
maintained by the private, non-profit New Friends of the
Fenwick Island Lighthouse. The "isolated" lighthouse now
stands surrounded by a neighborhood of houses and
businesses. Visitors can enter the base to view a small
museum and gift shop. The lighthouse, however, is not open for
climbing. It was added to the National Register of Historic
Places in 1979.
BLACK-FOOTED FERRETS
- Over the past 20 years, one
of the most endangered
mammals in North America
has been making a comeback,
thanks in a large part to the
innovative work of the
Smithsonians National Zoo
and Conservation Biology
Institute. In total, SCBI has produced 670 black-footed ferrets
at the National Zoos Front Royal facility, and more than 220 of
those have been reintroduced to their natural habitat in one of
the Zoos most successful conservation endeavors to date.
If tin whistles are made out of tin, what do they make
foghorns out of?
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U.S. NATIONAL PARKS - CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
Death
Valley
National
Park
California
& Nevada
Sand dunes in Death Valley National Park
Straddling the border of California and Nevada, Death Valley
National Park is located east of the Sierra Nevada, and
occupies an interface zone between the arid Great Basin and
Mojave deserts in the United States. The park contains a
diverse desert environment of salt-flats, sand dunes, badlands,
valleys, canyons, and mountains. It is the largest national park
in the lower 48 states and has been declared an International
Biosphere Reserve. Approximately 91% of the park is a
designated wilderness area. It is the hottest, driest and lowest
of the national parks in the United States. The second-lowest
point in the Western Hemisphere is in Badwater Basin, which
is 282 feet below sea level. The park is home to many species
of plants and animals that have adapted to this harsh desert
environment.
A series of Native American groups inhabited the area from as
early as 7000 BC. A group of European-Americans that
became stuck in the valley in 1849 while looking for a shortcut
to the gold fields of California gave the valley its name, even
though only one of their group died there. Several short-
lived boom towns sprang up during the late 19th and early 20th
centuries to mine gold and silver. The valley later became the
subject of books, radio programs, television series, and
movies. Tourism blossomed in the 1920s, when resorts were
built around Stovepipe Wells and Furnace Creek. Death Valley
National Monument was declared in 1933 and the park was
substantially expanded and became a national park in 1994.
MYSTERIOUS MONUMENTS THAT BAFFLE SCIENTISTS
The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
Considered to be one of
the oldest and largest
pyramids according to
historians, the Great
Pyramid of Giza is
located in Giza, Egypt.
Known as one of the
Seven Wonders of the
World, the pyramid
continues to confound archaeologists to this day. Many believe
it is impossible that the Egyptians built the pyramid on their own
due to the size and weight of the stones used to build them.
Some conspiracy theorists believe aliens were involved.
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 MOWGLI & SCARLETT
When poor little Mowgli was found, he had been a little blind kitten, wandering
the streets, bumping into almost everything. No one cared enough to help the
little fella, and he was all
alone and scared. He didnt
know if he would ever find
love or a home. Thankfully,
someone saw him, felt a bit
of compassion for him, picked
him up, and then dropped
him off at the vet, where
they diagnosed him with 2 eye infections, costing him both his eyes.
Kitty Quote
Are cats lazy? Well, more power to them Alison Smith later received a call about a little stray who needed a home, and
if they are. Which one of us has not her being the compassionate person she is, she just had to take him in. She
entertained the dream of doing just as he could not say no to his precious face. He was only 9-10 weeks old at this time
likes, when and how he likes, and as and was very scared and unsure of himself, said Smith, the founder of Triple H
much as he likes? ~ Fernand Mery Miniature Horse Rescue. But of course, he was welcomed with open arms.
It didnt take long for him to learn the hallways and navigate throughout the
entire house by himself using all of his other senses. And as soon as he got the
hang of things, Alison was then asked to take in another animal; this time, a
YORK STATE paralyzed dog found in a ditch, hit by a car. The poor little pup was scared and
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THE FEED SPECIALISTS well. They couldnt seem to get enough of one another. They became the
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FEED FARM SUPPLIES love and hope. And nothing could ever break the bond that these two share.
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around her neck, as if to give her a hug.
SERVING FAMILY FARMS AND They are always together and play non-stop. They love to visit nursing homes
BACKYARD HOBBYISTS and travel together, said Alison. They share a unique bond, one that even
SINCE 1925 humans have trouble forming with one another. And it is definitely not anything
to be tampered with.

A DOGS LIFE - As perceived by a 4-year-old
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a 10-year-
old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dogs owners, Ron
and Lisa, were very attached to Belker and they were hoping
for a miracle. I examined him and found he had cancer. I told
the family we couldnt do anything for Belker, and offered to
perform the euthanasia procedure for Belker in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa thought it would be
good for their four-year-old, Shane, to observe the procedure.
They felt that Shane might learn something from the
experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belkers
family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the
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old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what
was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully
away. The little boy seemed to accept Belkers transition without
any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after
Belkers death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal
lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening
quietly, piped up, I know why! Startled, we all turned to him.
What came out of his mouth next stunned me. Id never heard a
more comforting explanation. He said, People are born so that
they can learn how to live a good life like loving everybody and
being nice, right?
Shane continued, Well, dogs already know how to do that, so
they dont have to stay as long.
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 Do not assume that because you are the first person to apply,
By Diana Oliver and Sally Fionti you will be chosen. Rescue animals always go to the home best
suited for them. Criteria used to determine the best homes
include results from reference checks and home visits, gender of
ADOPTING FROM A RESCUE other pets in the home, and experience of the potential adopter
To pet lovers, a "rescue" is an animal saved after being left with the type of pets in the home.
homeless and desperate or removed from an abusive
situation. "Rescue" is a way to save an animal in need. Please consider adopting a rescued pet. Save a life and in return
Rescue organizations come in all shapes and sizes from get unconditional love and devotion.
small private groups to large national organizations.
Adopting from one of these organizations is a way to Diana and Sally
acquire a purebred dog, cat, horse, etc., without the
sometimes daunting expense charged by breeders, or find Note: To ask questions of Diana and Sally, please send your
the right mixed breed to join your family. questions to moonlighterpress@gmail.com
(put pet questions in the subject line).
Some rescue groups help a particular breed, and are made
up of members with a special understanding and fondness
for those animals. Some groups focus on elderly or
handicapped animals. Others accept all types of animals.
Most of these groups are listed on the internet under the
name of the breed they assist, their location or their
specialty. Just like rescues, shelters are in communities to
offer a last chance for pets in need and shelters and rescue
organizations often work together to provide the best
options for animals in their care.
Potential adopters should be prepared for a lengthy list of
questions regarding their suitability as a home. You will be
asked why you want this particular breed, how much
experience you have with it, what other pets you have, and
how you will care for it. You will be expected to provide
references which will be checked. You will be asked for the
name and phone number of your veterinarian and will be
expected to contact him or her to give approval for
information to be released. In many states, vets cannot
release this information without your approval. A
representative from the rescue group may visit your home
to check for suitability and safety.
Adopting a rescue animal (dog, cat, rabbit, farm animal,
etc.) is purposely difficult. The animal's life is now the FLEA FACTS
responsibility of the group in whose care it is entrusted, and A flea is about 1.5mm long just a little bit bigger than a pinhead.
is seriously guarded. There are consistencies among the Fleas can jump 38 times higher than their body length (about 2.2
most reputable groups: you should be an employed or inches).
retired adult, you should not have pets which are not The average adult female flea can lay 40 to 50 eggs per day.
spayed or neutered, you must have no record of animal Its a common myth that garlic can ward off fleas.
cruelty, you must have impeccable personal and veterinary Fleas are often infected with tapeworm larvae and they can expose
references, you must have suitable living quarters for this your pet and your family.
animal. Many groups require fenced yards for dogs, and
many do not approve electric or underground fencing. FABULOUS FUR
Many will not adopt to families with very young children. No Some unique, incredible fur patterns on our
reputable rescue group will adopt out a dog with a bite precious pets are impossible to ignore.
history, or an unspayed/unneutered animal that is over six Whether the markings resemble a silly
months old . Rescued animals ARE NOT free. Ask about image or flow into a stunning design, you
the fee upfront. just cant take your eyes off of them.
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 hammered in brass that were at least
15 feet tall on the walls. One listed 20
different elements and one was
shaped like a pyramid, another had a
circle shape.

I then entered into the World of

Robots. This was rather interesting as
one exhibit showed a robot solving a
Rubiks Cube. Another had three
robots doing a synchronized dance to
music. Here is where I realized that
there were probably thousands of
children in attendance all wanting to
participate in the various challenges
involving robots with different
functions. There was a hallway
leading into an area focusing on
Shanghai Adventures (Part 17) computer technology and micro ships.
By Joan Fudala There were numerous displays in this
area, but thankfully a lot fewer
NOTE: Shanghai Adventures is the diary of Joan Fudala children. This area also had the
of Longview, TX (daughter of Karl Tiemann of Owego, NY). results of some scientific testing like
She was officially a tourist while her husband Carl was on a business trip in Shanghai. cloned goats and cloned flowers.
Her diary covers the period of October 15th through November 1st, 2015.

10/28/2015
Breakfast in the lounge this morning and then walked Carl to the subway station. I
decided to visit the Science and Technology Museum. I took subway line 2 and got off at one of The Worlds Most
the S&T stop. Once again, I was swarmed by locals trying to get me to buy various Famous Cemeteries
tourist items. I said no to the shopping and found the entrance to the museum. The
flowers and bushes all looked immaculate and the shape of the museum was
fascinating. It was made of glass and had a curved entrance with an 80-foot-high sphere
in the middle. In the entry courtyard, there was a large ornate statue of four dragons
holding up a sphere. The first thing I noticed was the hundreds of young children, in
groups of 25-30, each group dressed similarly and following an adult who carried a flag
on a pole.

After paying the 60 yuan admission, I entered the glass globe-shaped structure. The first PETERSFRIEDHOF - Salzburg, Austria
exhibit had all sorts of stuffed animals, all mounted and set amongst other animals a
rhinoceros next to a giraffe next to a deer next to a zebra. One scene looked a little Dating back to 1627, this beautiful
more authentic it had a tiger pouncing on an antelope. The animals were at least cemetery is situated right at the base
grouped together by country: American and Australian were separate. I quickly of Monchsberg mount. Intricately
assessed that this was probably a Natural History museum. That opinion was solidified carved graves are nestled between
when I entered into an exhibit called The Spectrum of Life. It featured a two-story chapels and mausoleums belonging to
waterfall in a tropical forest setting. There were stairs cut out of stone going around and the citys old elite.
in back of the waterfall, taking you through exhibits of insects, snakes, butterflies, and
birds. One area where there was information and displays of fish had a clear glass- Notable Ghosts: Mozarts sister,
covered stream in the center of the walkway. You could get a better idea of the scope of Haydns brother
this area when you reached the top of the elevator going up to the second floor.
Insider Tip: The cemetery plays a
The first exhibit here was exclusively spiders. It had all types of information about their role in The Sound of Music as the
eyes, their webs, and even had some activities for children to do. I was hungry, so I place where the Von Trapp Family
bought a bag of crackers and a bottle of ice tea. Next, there were several designs hides from Nazis.
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FIRST NATION
Indigenous People of the land who never became citizens

More than 15 million indigenous people occupied North America

before the Europeans arrived. By 1910 because of disease, war, and forced migration
their numbers had been reduced to less than half a million. Today their existence is
largely forgotten except as a plot device in Hollywood westerns. We celebrate the birth
of our nation on the Fourth of July, but on what day do we mourn all those who died
because of our ancestors imperial ambitions?

CROSSING BORDERS
By Richard Rodriguez
The myth of the dead Indian goes back to the Protestant settlement of the U.S. The
Pilgrims wanted to start a new life in America. They wanted to believe that in some
sense they had come to a new Eden and that they could leave history behind in Europe.
So they convinced themselves that this land had no history, that this was virgin land.
This made the Indians presence inconvenient. The Indians had to be either killed or
herded onto reservations, which were essentially concentration camps, and forgotten.
Their history had to be absolutely obliterated so that the Pilgrims could believe that they
were living on virgin soil.

NATIVE AMERICAN PRAYER FOR HEALING

Mother, sing me a song Show me the Medicine
That will ease my pain, Of the healing herbs,
Mend broken bones, The value of spirit,
Bring wholeness again. The way I can serve.
Catch my babies Mother, heal my heart
When they are born, So that I can see
Sing my death song, The gifts of yours
Teach me how to mourn. That can live through me.

state flags - in order of statehood

1 - Delaware

The flag of the state of Delaware consists of a

buff-colored diamond on a field of colonial blue,
with the coat of arms of the state of Delaware
inside the diamond. Below the diamond, the date
December 7, 1787, declares the day on which
Delaware became the first state to ratify the
United States Constitution.

Your own wounds can be healed with weeping, your own wounds can be healed
with singing; but the widow, the Indian, the poor man, the fisherman, stand bleeding
right there in your doorway. ~ Pablo Neruda

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 being sold at a fairly reasonable price. Not sure if we
bought anything cant remember. The main thing one
will remember is the pigeons. There were not hundreds,
but thousands! People would sit on the benches in the
center of the square and feed popcorn to the pigeons. It
was an awesome sight. I always thought that the only
person making money was the popcorn vendor. To test the
popularity of pigeons and popcorn, I purchased popcorn,
placed it in my outstretched hands, extended my arms and
within moments I was completely covered by pigeons.
Esther and Sharon took pictures. All you could see was
: pigeons. They must be trained to be good, because not
one left a mess on me.

We began our walk to the famous canals of Venice. What

a sight! There were curio shops and cafes up and down
the canal. It was a lot of walking. There were bridges at
regular intervals so you could cross to the other side of the
canal. We did stop at one of many cafes for a bite to eat
and to try their espresso. Espresso is very strong,
somewhat bitter, and very expensive. A cup cost us $2 and
it was only a two-ounce cup. What a rip off!

It was getting toward early evening and we wanted to ride

in a gondola on the canals of Venice. After the usual
haggling about price (Europeans love to haggle), we
climbed into our gondola. Our gondolier (I guess thats
what you call them) was at the end of the boat doing his
rowing. All this was done while he was standing. A minute
or so after we began moving, it was like you see in the
movies. Our gondolier began singing (he had a very good
voice) an Italian love song. It was a nice ride up and down
the canal. It was about a half-hour long. We saw more of
the sights we thought we missed when we were walking.

After getting off the gondola, we walked back to our rooms

Three Amigos
and called it a night. It had been a long, fun day. In the
Compiled and submitted by Roger and Esther
morning I took the ten-minute walk to the car, got the girls,
Guimond In memory of Sharon E. Lounsbury
packed up the beetle and took off again.
A VISIT TO VENICE
We didnt have an itinerary of places to visit in Europe,
The Three Amigos
nor did we have hotel reservations anywhere. It was that display Roger, Esther and Sharon
of semi-boldness that made it such fun. I guess you could say that
wing it was our motto. Our next stop brought us to Venice. What
a city! There is no traveling by car. We were allowed to drive our EVER WONDER . . .
car to a hotel, drop off our baggage, get checked in, and then Why worms come out on the sidewalk after
bring the car back to a designated parking area. I left Sharon and it rains?
Esther while I went car parking and then it was a ten-minute walk Most worms live by burrowing little holes in the ground.
to the hotel. From then on it was walking to whatever site we were
When it rains, those little holes fill with water. If the
going to visit.
worms didnt get out of the holes, they would drown.
Our first hike was to St. Marks Square - a large square with a Sidewalks provide more solid support than dirt or grass
huge bell tower complete with clock. Surrounding the area were during a rainstorm.
many little stores and cafes. A tourist could buy any of the curios
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Old Friends 7 PM-11 PM
Messy Truth 2 PM-5 PM
Frost Bit Blue 7:30 PM-11 PM
BC Celtic Pipe & Drum 10:30 AM-11:00 AM
Wonder Boy 10:30 AM-11:00 AM
Contemporary Christian Band 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
OKTOBERFEST QUIZ Test your knowledge of this celebration
1. According to the rules of Oktoberfest, the beer must be
x (A) Saluted by the crowd.
x (B) Aged in a barrel for 15 years.
x (C) From one of Munich's six breweries.
x (D) Accompanied by a giant pretzel.
2. Why do they call it Oktoberfest if it's really in September?
x (A) A practical joke to confuse tourists.
x (B) The weather was better in September.
x (C) The first one took place in October.
x (D) Both B & C
3. What is the official rallying cry of Oktoberfest?
x (A) O'zapft is! (B) Sis Boom Bah!
x (D) Geronimo!
September 2017
QUIZ ANSWERS
1. C
All beer served at the Oktoberfest
tents must be from one of Munich's
six breweriesPaulaner, Spaten,
Hacker-Pschorr, Augustiner,
Hofbru and Lwenbru. The beer
must also follow the
Reinheitsgebot. This "purity law"
was enacted back in 1516 to control
beer quality standards, and
stipulates rules such as the recipe
can only include barley, malt, yeast
and hops. Brews contain up to 6
percent alcohol after being
fermented and lagered for more
than 30 days. At the festival, the
beer is served in one-liter mugs full
to the brim.
2. D
The first Oktoberfest did indeed
take place in October (October 12,
1810). The celebration now takes
place in September in part because
of better weather conditions.
Oktoberfest typically starts the
second-to-last Saturday of
September and runs through the
first Sunday of October. The
celebration has been around for
more than 200 years.
3. A
At noon on the first day of
Oktoberfest, the mayor of Munich
kicks off the celebration by officially
tapping the first beer barrel and
shouting to the crowd, O'zapft is!
meaning, It is tapped! From that
moment on, the beer flows and the
festival has officially begun. During
the festival, beer is served on
weekdays between 10 a.m. and
10:30 p.m., and between 9 a.m.
and 10:30 p.m. on weekends. Tents
officially close down by 11:30 p.m.
Since 2011, smoking has been
banned in the beer tents. Not only
will you not be served, but you may
also be fined for doing so.
Enjoy the celebration, but please
(C) Hakuna Matata! drink responsibly!
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 CROONER GOES
ALL THE WAY TO
PAY TRIBUTE TO
HIS IDOL
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The United States is the only industrialized nation in the world that does not
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 Health & Fitness
Fruits and vegetables are important to a healthy
diet, but the annual report from the
Environmental Working Group (EWG) that ranks
fruits and vegetables based on levels of
pesticides may leave you confused about what is
healthiest to eat. The EWG list is called the Dirty
Dozen and includes fruits and vegetables
considered "dirty" because of high levels of
pesticide residue. At the top of the list?
Strawberries, for the second year in
a row.
The Dirty Dozen:
x Strawberries x Cherries
x Apples x Spinach
x Nectarines x Tomatoes
x Peaches x Bell Peppers
x Celery x Cherry Tomatoes
x Grapes x Cucumbers
Rinsing fruits and vegetables thoroughly before
eating used to be the best advice, but the EWG
report also states that strawberries were "most
likely to be contaminated with pesticide residues
even after they are picked, rinsed in the field and
washed before eating.
Although the statistics sound unnerving, the
USDA states that overall pesticide chemical
residues found on the foods tested are at levels
HEALTHY SOUP CUTS CANCER RISK below the tolerances established by the
Info provided by Second Opinion Health Alerts Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and do
not pose a safety concern.
Cancer researchers have found that miso soup can cut a womans risk of
breast cancer in half. The study also found the soup was most beneficial for Also, the EWG report doesn't contain all bad
postmenopausal women. The study followed 21,852 Japanese women. The news. The good news is a list of fruits and
women who drank three or more bowls of miso soup every day have vegetables considered lower in pesticide
approximately one-half the risk of breast cancer compared with women who contamination the Clean Fifteen list.
consumed less than one bowl. Postmenopausal women had the greatest The Clean Fifteen:
benefit. x Avocados x Papayas
x Sweet Corn x Kiwi
Miso is fermented soy paste made into soup. It is very popular in Japan.
x Pineapples x Eggplant
Though there is a lot of controversy surrounding soy, this is definitely some
x Cabbage x Honeydew
good news. Miso doesnt seem to receive the negative press that soy often
x Frozen Sweet Peas Melon
receives.
x Onions x Grapefruit
Researchers suspect the genistein in the miso is what gives it the anti-cancer x Asparagus x Cantaloupe
attributes. Genistein is a major isoflavone in soy. These isoflavones are weak x Mangoes x Cauliflower
plant estrogens.
Still concerned? Experts suggest
Oriental markets and health food stores sell this paste which is easily made buying organic fruits and vegetables
into soup. Bring water to a boil, let it cool substantially, and add the paste. Mix whenever possible as well as
to taste. Boiling the miso itself will kill the beneficial fermentation bacteria. purchasing produce at your local
farmers market..
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BLOOD PRESSURE SPIKES
(continued from last month)
Is your blood pressure higher (or lower) than usual?
Certain activities and/or habits can cause this
YOUR COMMUTE
A stressful trip to the doctor can throw your blood
pressure reading way off once you actually get there. If
traffic or crowded subways got your heart racing, ask to
rest for five minutes before handing over your arm.
HOW HYDRATED YOU ARE
Dehydration can lower your blood pressure, so be sure
to drink plenty of fluids the day before and day of (and
every other day, too).
YOUR SMALL TALK
Dont be rude, but if the person taking your blood
pressure tries to make small talk, politely ask them to HEALING FOODS FROM THE BIBLE (Part 9)
wait until after the reading. Talking can raise your blood Chicory and Endive
pressure. Chicory and endive were among the seven bitter herbs of
the Last Supper. Chicory appears in the oldest complete
herbal we have, from the first century A.D., and both were
FIRST AID KIT respected by all the great sages of Western medicine.
Its good to be prepared in any kind of situation. You
should have a cabinet at home or a space or bag where Chicory juice is a folk remedy for tumors and cancers of the liver,
you keep an emergency kit, containing: stomach, and uterus. The leaf, boiled with honey, is used as a gargle
x Two pairs of sterile gloves for cancer of the mouth. The juice from its macerated leaves is sedative
x Sterile dressings to stop bleeding and soothing. It relieves edema and has been used as a remedy for
x Plain or hemostatic gauze asthma, dysmenorrheal, dyspepsia, and it was always regarded as an
x Scissors aphrodisiac, its seeds used in love potions.
x Soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect
The latex of endive (a milky substance in the plant) has been
x Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection
used for cancer of the uterus, tumors of the liver, spleen, and
x Burn ointment to prevent infection
throat, and hardening of the spleen. Endive is used to increase
x Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes
bile flow and with chicory is said to dissolve gall stones.
x Eye wash solution to flush the eyes
x Thermometer There is a story of an 86-year-old woman who found that after drinking
x Prescription medications you take every day a cup of the combined juices of chicory, endive, and escarole once a
(you should periodically rotate medicines to day for six months, her osteoporosis had all but disappeared. Because
account for expiration dates) of the bitter taste, she mixed in carrot juice or beet juice to sweeten it.
x Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose She feels this has significantly strengthened her bones and says she
and blood pressure monitoring equipment would recommend it to any older person who is worried about falling
x Medicine dropper and breaking brittle bones.
x First Aid book
Chicory root has two heart benefits. It slows a rapid heartbeat, and it
x Non-prescription drugs (aspirin or non-aspirin
also has a mild heart-stimulating effect. Chicory coffee is reportedly
pain reliever, anti-diarrhea medication, antacid,
laxative) excellent for cleansing the liver and spleen, as well as for treating
jaundice.

SKIN TIP
Use baking soda to prevent athletes foot.
Sprinkle baking soda on your feet and between
your toes. By absorbing moisture, it can help
prevent itchy, unsightly athletes foot.
Tea made from chicory root and endive is said to be good for getting rid
of gallstones. Add 3 tablespoons of chopped chicory root to a quart of
boiling water, reduce heat, simmer for 20 minutes, remove from heat,
add cup of finely cut raw endive, cover and steep for 45 minutes.
Drink 2-3 cups between meals and again about two hours before
bedtime.

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Businesses & Services A GENEROUS COMMUNITY OUTPOURING
Tioga County Rural Ministry (TCRM) expresses our sincere
gratitude to the community for their support of the annual
MEDICARE PLANS produce Soap for Hope campaign in May 2017. Due to the generosity
of donors, we received 2,793 soap, detergent, and other
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insured through to families in need.
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 Poetic License
ALONE WITH GOD
By Rev. Stanley L. Moody, Sr.

O a quiet hour alone with God

Away from the cares of the world we trod
Away from friends and away from foe
Yes, God lifts the cares when to Him we go
MY LIFE AS AN APPLE, A PEAR
By Katharyn Howd Machan
PEAKABU
Its survived a hundred years
Through the dark sparkling
and more, the red glass platter
spectacular night a jet beacon
my Czech grandmother carried aboard
flashes across the shimmering neighborhoods
of huge star clusters as if
the ship and wagon that got her, pregnant,
theyre standing still.
to the house in green Ohio where
she became Bohunk, despised. Four John Gardner Hazard

children, all playing piano, matching

candlesticks of the same red glass
on shawls that protected polished wood
WHAT THE QUICK SAY TO THE DEAD.
By Bruce Christ
above ivory and ebony keys. She when i float with the clouds
heaped that platter, Im sure, when she could I shall become one.
with fruit for holidays, and thick-shelled nuts when feed the trees,
become one.
before she boiled the chicken and dumplings
that called for fresh mushrooms, good dill.
When hummingbirds nest within these orbs,
I never knew her and yet I still
I will shelter them with silence,

polish the glass from Bohemia.

When crows peck my flesh
I can only wish that when I die
I shall become them
my only son or daughter will.
and fly in myriad raucous glee
before the wind and rain.

When knowing peace

THERE IS A BETTER WAY TO LIVE I shall peaceful go --
By Lena Sherwood and in knowing peace
The only way to happiness is to realize God is king peace know.
If we would only listen more he would make our hearts sing
If we could stop the sin and sorrow that makes life sad
If we could help others more, then we would be glad UNTITLED
If we could be more gentle and caring You never know
It would surely be a gift worth sharing when you'll
When you see someone hurt your neighbor, give them a hand need to land
God gave up plenty and we need to take a stand a plane on the Hudson River,
When we are more forgiving, then we will really be living so learn what
God is our ruler and He makes the rules you can
If we follow them closely, He will count us as his jewels at every hand
It is only when we try to keep the peace and keep lots
That all the wars and fighting will cease of sticks
So, love your neighbors, be honest and true in your quiver.
And Gods blessings will come to you.
Anita Alkinburg Shipway

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 A SALUTE TO SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS HARVEST TIME
By Dick Anderson By Rev. Olivia Armstrong

I have had many jobs since I retired from IBM, but What seeds have you planted this year?
the most rewarding was my years as a school bus driver Did you plant a tree, weed, or me?
for the Candor School District. I admit you must like Did you plant a flower, tower, herb or a
kids and have patience. The kids are full of life. This is a little poem I word?
wrote a few years ago, during my tenure with the school. Harvest Time

I am a school bus driver Johnny I was looking in the mirror I have you on my mind. Still trying to find
I am really proud to say I watched you when you threw it I know where I am going with this
I drive the kids to their school Must have been Billy, he says Is there something we missed?
Each and every day I think I seen him do it Harvest Time

Let me give you an idea I finally get them all on the bus Im looking in the mirror
Of what we all go through And head for school in town The blurriness is getting clearer
So if you decide to become one I look at the inside mirror Its bringing you nearer.
You will know just what to do And no one is sitting down Harvest Time

Chris is the first one on
And he always has a smile
But when I turn my eyes away
Hes running down the aisle
Emily is the next one on
And she always has a frown
I seem to have a problem
Making her sit down
Then there is Johnny, Billy
Katie and Sue
Ill have a full load
Before I am through
Looking in the mirror
I see Johnny throw a ball
I holler Johnny stop that
He says I didnt do nothing at all
I let out a real loud roar
And glare with my best frown
I want everyone in their seats
And all sitting down
They all smile and sit down
They are not afraid you see
They know I think the world of them
And they seem fond of me
I listen to their problems
I know when Mom is mad
I hear about the fight last night
Between her and Dad
To me they are like family
Taking the place of my own
Who have grown and moved away
And left an empty home.
Trying to escape this alternative fate
Is it too late? Im at the gate
I do have a date. Nobody knows
because of all those damn foes.
Harvest Time
Is it a miracle or is it spiritual?
Is it synchronicity or a true mystery?
Who gets the facts?
Is this where the world is at?
Playing a guessing game
Are we going to die or survive or thrive?
Harvest Time
We are at the beginning
Of a new worlds ending
Im not confused; Im definitely not a fool
We are not going to lose
Time is of the essence
and thats our true blessing

A SEPTEMBER DAY
By Kathy Ostrander
Its happening again this September The murderers are still there to this day
The echo of the cries of 3,000 souls Leaving others with tortuous memories
So very difficult in minds eye to remember The Heroes were able to fly away
The emotional drain each year takes a toll Facing Hell they left legendary stories

The sights and sounds of buildings falling Stories revisited each and every year
Trying to fly like birds on the wind For some these stories are of brave men and women
Tortures the souls of those remaining Others the memories still recreate the fear
Wishing the memories would be dimmed As each of these visions is summoned

The definition of 911 forever changed For me I think of 3,000 new stars in the sky
Heroes and murderers were born that day Each one winking at me from above
Each in their own way coming to fame As I look at them way up high
Both facing burning Hell come what may I send each and every one of them my love

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 27th Annual
Catatonk Valley Woodcarvers Show & Sale
Saturday, October 7, 2017 10 am-4 pm
Sunday, October 8, 2016 10 am-4 pm
Candor Fire Hall - Candor, NY
* Free Admission
* Carving demonstrations both days
* Food and Beverages available both days
* Prizes donated by local carvers
** Raffle Wood quilt of local historical buildings

Raffle Tickets $1.00 each; 8 for $5.00

Drawing Sunday, October 9, 2016

For More Information call (607) 659-7146 or (607) 748-4900

TV Stands Pantry Cabinets Sheds Rustic furniture Gifts

The Traveling
Talleys
Drying Racks Coffee Tables Quilt Racks Childrens Furniture

3106 Rte. 11, Lisle, NY 13797 607-692-2180 Paul and Cindy Talley
Bedroom Sets Dining Room Sets Entertainment Centers

Van Etten, NY

Paul Talley grew up performing with his family in 83

countries as well as all 50 states. He began recording with
Word Records at the age of 11. For many years Paul ran
from the Lord and played in a variety of Rock and Roll and
Country bands, receiving Warner Brothers contract offers.
After coming to know the Lord personally, he pastored for
16 years and now he and Cindy travel full time in musical
evangelism. Paul plays the trumpet, accordion, keyboard,
ukulele, guitar and sings, leading worship and ministering in
the Word. Cindy accompanies on the bass guitar.

Revival services Sunday, Sept 17th, 11:00am & 7:00pm,

Monday, Sept 18th, Tuesday, Sept 19th
and Wednesday, Sept 20th at 7:00pm
We Deliver
at Highway Tabernacle Assembly of God
www.MidwaySalesNY.com 922 State Route 224, Van Etten, NY

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