COVER DESIGN

Ravishing Pumpkin
Color art by Elayne, Moonlighter Co-Publisher

Dates to Remember COVER INFORMATION

Pumpkins don’t have to be spooky! They can be
4 World Animal Day funny, or ugly, or downright lovely! Your imagination
8 Columbus Day can turn your pumpkin into a masterpiece of creativity!
9 Leif Erikson Day
Fire Prevention Day
10 National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
11 Nature Conservancy Incorporated (1951) * Edna’s boss was utterly heartless when a co-worker began making
14 Cuban Missile Crisis began (1962) mistakes at work that were totally out of character for her. It was soon
16 Global Cat Day determined that she was diabetic, which was the likely cause of her
National Boss Day mistakes. Nevertheless, the heartless wonder put her on probation.
18 Clean Water Act 46th Anniversary * Jane’s boss came into a meeting with his wife, and then “proceeded to
19 Revolutionary War ended (1781)
scream at her and tell her what a moron she was” in front of everyone.
21 Marine Mammal Protection Act 46th Anniversary *
25 U.S. invaded Grenada (1983) Bosses of the world, do you recognize yourself in any of these stories?
29 National Cat Day That might explain the shortage of gifts on this special day designed to
31 Halloween salute you. It’s not too late to make amends.

(* Note: Many protection acts that have been

instituted into our government by past
administrations are now being done away with by
the current administration – short term gains – long
term problems.)
Oct 1-6: Walk Your Dog Week
Oct 14: National Veterinary Technician Week
October is Child and Infant Loss Month
Oct 1943: Rescue of Danish Jews
Before German security police could find and
deport Danish Jews, virtually all of them went into
hiding. Then, over the course of just two weeks,
Danish citizens helped secretly ferry some 7,200
Jews (of the country’s total Jewish population of
7,800) by boat to safety in neutral Sweden.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

First they came for the socialists, and I did not
speak out – Because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did
not speak out – Because I was not a trade
unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak
out – Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me – and there was no one
left to speak for me.
~ Martin Niemöller

When you shop locally, you are doing your

part to keep your local businesses strong.

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 The Moonlighter pr
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Thought for the Month
When one door closes another door opens;
but we often look so longingly and so
regretfully upon the door that closed, that we
fail to see the one that has opened for us.
~ Helen Keller
October 2018 The Moonlighter
CONTENTS
October 2018 Ã VOL. 18, No. 2
Features
Cover Design/Cover Information ………….....….................... 2
Down Waverly Way …........................................................ 4
Memories From Studying at the Ames School (Part 2) ...... 4
Battle of Sugar Loaf Hill (final) ……..…………..……................. 6
Hoof, Woof & Whiskers …………………………………..…….………. 7
Annie’s Corner ……………………………………………………………….. 8
Senior Scene ……………………………………................................ 9
Animal Heart Tugs ………………………………............................ 10
Writing From My Rocker ………………................…….…......... 11
20th Annual Candor Fall Festival ………………………………….… 12
Our Daily Bread ................................................................. 14
Mindclips ………………………………………......................…......... 15
Vote For Women (Part 14) …………………………………….……... 16
First Nation ………………………………………………………..…….…… 16
Our World, Our Home ……………………….........................…… 20
38th Annual Newark Valley Apple Festival …………………….. 22
Not-So-Gourmet Recipes ………………….…........................... 26
Puzzle Fun …………………………………………………………........…... 27
Essential Oils - Then and Now (Part 167) ..…....….............. 29
Health & Fitness …………….………………….............................. 30
What’s Happening ..………………….……….….......................... 34
A Laughing Matter …………………….………............................. 36
Poetic License ………………………..……................................... 38
Featured Business – United Healthcare …..............…….…. 40
Miscellaneous
Announcements ……………………………………………............….. 6
Home Improvement ………..………....................................... 18
Dining Guide to Area Restaurants ………............................ 24
Car Care ……………………….……..............................…............ 28
Businesses & Services Directory …..……............................. 32
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Annie’s Corner
FACE LIFE’S CHALLENGES
By Anne O. Stout
I won’t bore my readers with all the details, but my life took a
360˚ turn over a year ago. Since the turn, I have just been
adjusting to the changes and learning to do things differently
as I face life’s new challenges. I mention this as I had a friend
facing challenges as we all do and he chose
to take his own life.
I have seen the display of flags by the Tioga
County Court House representing the number
of veterans who have committed suicide.
Feeling very scared and sad that so many are
making such a choice. Even celebrities don’t
seem immune to life’s challenges.
I remember a song about a woman who made the same
decision, but before the singer started she said, “Life is the
most precious gift and we have an obligation to accept it. I
believe that sadness is a part of life and that we determine the
way we deal with it. If we learn to live with sadness, it will
enhance our potential for happiness.” I thought her quote was
very profound and that the song she was about to sing was
causing her some emotions as well.
October 2018 The Moonlighter
Get your dancer outfitted
for class at
20-40% off!
Store Hours:
Mon-Thurs 4-8pm
Unfortunately, I know many friends and family members who are
also facing their own life challenges as our world spins faster and
faster, and we face more and more stresses. Reach out, ask for
help, try new things; but keep going…keep trying. The friends
and family of the person need not get so wrapped up in their own
lives that we don’t take time to notice and be there.
As a Christian I give my hope and faith a lot of the credit for
getting me through whatever life throws at me. My grandmother
used to refer to her problems as “life’s storms.” I
want everyone to find someone or something to
lean on and help you through.
When a suicide does occur it affects all those
that knew and loved the person as well;
everyone is in pain. After the loss of my friend we
all wondered what more we could have done,
should have done, what signs had we missed
and so much more. Suicide is a tough subject to face or think
about; but like the opioid epidemic we need to keep it in the light
and face what may be happening.
Life changes in a flash as they say; today’s turmoil may be
tomorrow’s triumph. Keep going, keep trying and focus on today.
Yesterday is gone and tomorrow is not here; so just live today,
one day at a time, and take time for yourself. Hate to see a gift
wasted when so many are willing to help. Think about it.
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SENIOR SCENE
Tioga Opportunities
Dep’t of Aging
Countryside Community Center
9 Sheldon Guile Blvd, Owego
Contact info: 607-687-4120 or 1-866-352-3680
October Schedule
Mon, Oct 8: CLOSED for Columbus Day
Thurs, Oct 18: ‘Oktoberfest’ Dinner with Friends
Roasted Pork dinner served from 4:30-6pm
Reservations required. Please call 687-4120
ext. 320 to reserve before Oct 12.
Happy Halloween!
October Programs at the Countryside Community
Center (9 Sheldon Guile Blvd, Owego)
To reserve your seat, call 687-4120, ext. 331.
SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES AND MEDICAID
Hosted by Tioga Opportunities, Inc.
Oct 9 & 16 from 9-11am
Greg Catarella from LG&T will be on site.
Learn about ways to protect your assets from skilled nursing
home care costs. Questions answered about the relationship
between Medicaid and paying for skilled nursing care.
Informational packets available upon request.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BINGO
Presented by the Department of Health
Thurs, Oct 11 from 10:30-11:30am
Presenting ways to effectively plan for emergencies, followed
by Emergency Preparedness Bingo.
Free refreshments and preparedness kits provided to all
attendees. Additional prizes given to Bingo winners.
ELDER LAW CLINIC
Offered by Tioga Opportunities, Inc. in conjunction with the
NYS Bar Association
Fri, Nov 2 from 9:30am-12:30pm
Tioga County residents over 60 can register for a free 30-
minute legal consultation with a local attorney on a wide range
of legal concerns. To schedule an appointment,
call by 4pm Oct 26. Call today…appointments are limited!
October 2018 The Moonlighter
“LIVING HEALTHY” WORKSHOP
Offered by Tioga Opportunities, Inc.
Every Thursday from Oct 11 thru Nov 15 from 9-11:30am
Chronic disease management – topics include arthritis, high
BP, heart disease, diabetes, chronic pain, and more.
Free workshop – registration required. To register, call Rural
Health Network (607-692-7669) or email pguth@rhnscny.org
Registrants receive a relaxation CD, a book “Living a Healthy
Life,” and healthy snacks during each session.
MEDICARE INSURANCE PLAN OPTIONS
Presented by Wealth By Design Financial
Hear what Medicare insurance plans are available and have
your questions answered so you can choose the right plan.
To register, call Cindy Rounds at 607-239-6033.
October/November Meeting Schedule:
Mon, Oct 15 - Owego Treadway
Tues, Oct 16 - Best Western, Johnson City
Thurs, Oct 18 - Comfort Inn, Upper Front Street, Binghamton
Mon, Oct 22 - Double Tree, Binghamton
Tues, Oct 23 - Best Western, Johnson City
Thurs, Oct 25 - Comfort Inn, Upper Front Street, Binghamton
Mon, Oct 29 - Owego Treadway
Tues, Oct 30 - Best Western, Johnson City
Thurs, Nov 1 - Comfort Inn, Upper Front Street, Binghamton
All meetings are scheduled for 10:00-11:30am. Cindy is
available after the meetings for individual appointments.
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Kitty Quote
Cat lovers can readily be identified.
Their clothes always look old and
well used. Their sheets look like
bath towels and their bath towels
look like a collection of knitting
mistakes. ~ Eric Gurney
HERO DOG - Brutis
Brutis was a 7-year-old Golden
Retriever when he became a hero in 2004.
That's when the loveable pooch snatched
up a coral snake as it was slithering
dangerously close to a young child,
suffering a near-deadly bite from the snake
in the process. His heroics did not go
unnoticed however, as Brutis was promptly
flown to Los Angeles to receive the National
Hero Dog award.
Said the committee who awarded the medal, "When we give an
award like this, we're looking for something extra, something that
would make people wonder why a dog would do what he did."
Did you know…
An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain. (Are some humans that
way too? Or is that REALLY a thyroid problem?)
YORK STATE
FEEDS
WARD & VAN SCOY, INC.
Owego, NY Berkshire, NY
1-800-676-2712
GENTLEMEN OF THE JURY…
"Gentlemen of the Jury: The best friend a man has in this
world may turn against him and become his enemy. His
son or daughter that he has reared with loving care may
prove ungrateful. Those who are nearest and dearest to
us, those whom we trust with our happiness and our good
name, may become traitors to their faith. The money that a
man has he may lose. It flies away from him perhaps
when he needs it most. A man's reputation may be
sacrificed in a moment of ill-considered action. The people
who are prone to fall on their knees to do us honor when
success is with us, may be the first to throw the stones of
malice when failure settles its cloud upon our heads. The
one absolutely unselfish friend that a man can have in this
selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that
never proves ungrateful or treacherous, is his dog.
"Gentlemen of the jury, a man's dog stands by him in
prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He
will sleep on the cold ground where the wintry winds blow
and the snow drives fierce, if only he may be near his
master's side. He will kiss the hand that has no food to
offer; he will lick the wounds and sores that come from
encounter with the roughness of the world. He guards the
sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When
all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take
wing and reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in
his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens.
"If fortune drives the master forth an outcast in the world,
friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher
privilege than that of his company to guard against
danger, to fight against his enemies. And when the last
scene of all comes, and death takes the master in his
embrace and his body is laid away in the cold ground, no
matter if all other friends pursue their way, there by his
graveside will the noble dog be found, his head between
his paws, his eyes sad but open in alert watchfulness,
faithful and true even in death."
George Vest - from the closing argument in a case where
a man's dog was shot and killed by another man.

This argument won the case for the man who lost his dog.
“THE FEED SPECIALISTS”

FEED ∞ FARM SUPPLIES

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SERVING FAMILY FARMS

AND BACKYARD HOBBYISTS
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Writing From My Rocker
By Hazel Goodrich
Summer has come and gone, and I am afraid it took most of my
ambition with it! I’m hoping it returns with the cool, crisp breezes
of Autumn. The flowers were lovely and the garden productive;
my children made sure I enjoyed fresh veggies. Somewhere in the
process of moving and settling in a new and strange (to me)
atmosphere, I allowed myself to become lost in the changes. I became quite self-
absorbed and deep in the world of “I-Me-Mine.” I suspect many of you know exactly
where that might be. I have come to understand that to pull back into oneself can be a
lonely place. Watching other people from my vantage point of my rocker by the
window, I have begun to see how really blessed I am. I have reasonably good health, I
can see and hear pretty well and I can still get around without mechanical aid. How
brave some people are! I am encouraged by the smiles and friendly greetings of those
whose handicaps are more severe than mine. Every day in spite of my personal
experiences, good and bad, the sun still comes up and goes down on its schedule, not
mine. God’s timetable is so much more efficient!
I struggle with cooking for one and feeling like the odd man out at functions, but it is
getting better. So many women and men in this boat. The healing process is slow and
sometimes painful, but it will occur. The time it takes is unique to the person involved,
but it will happen. Looking outside of the “I-Me-Mine” is a good way to begin. Reaching
out to others, listening to good counsel, concentrating on the “now” and not the “was”
putting tomorrow in second place behind today…these things all help. My faith sustains
me, always there to pick me up when I fall. Good friends and family so loyal!
It has been a pleasant summer, thanks to the wonderful concerts at the depot in
Newark Valley. The price fit my purse, the staff in the snack kitchen lifted my spirits
with their cheerful attitude, helping me to see that life can still be a good experience
aside from the trials.
I am looking forward to the amazing show Autumn puts on, fall festivals with apple
pies, candy apples and plenty of fresh cider. Winter will come all too soon but the
cycles of season are as important as the cycles of life. Whichever one you are in, stop
for a moment and consider where you might be, appreciate where you are, be kind to
others, and learn to listen. That means so much in difficult times or in any situation.
Stay well and God bless.

Ever feel like

you’ve had too
much coffee?

Me neither.

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 Side Hill Acres
Dairy Goat Farm
79 Spencer Rd., Candor, NY
607-659-4121
Join us for family fun during the
20th Annual
Candor Fall Festival!
OCTOBER 6, 2018
Candor Fall Festival
9am – 6pm Friday-Sunday, October 5-7
Tour the farm Sponsored by the Candor Chamber of Commerce
Visit the Farm “Putting the ‘Can do’ in Candor”
Store featuring and enjoy this fun-filled
learning experience. Check dates/times of events on
Goat milk
Mingle with the goats www.CandorNYChamber.org
products,
Gourmet Foods, as they give you Business Open Houses * Delicious Food
NY made syrup, a warm welcome! Spooktacular Pumpkin Display
and honey! Goat Farm Tours * Pancake Breakfast
Demonstrations Community Hymn Sing & Ice Cream Social
of Atlatl World Class Woodcarvers Show * Quilt Displays
Library Book Sale & Bake Sale * Craft/Flea Markets
WINE & (ancient spear throwing)
CHEESE TASTING Scarecrow Contest * Wine Tasting
featuring Atlatl Demonstrations & Contests
Cider & Cheese Tasting
BULLY HILL WINERY Food Pantry Craft Fair * Business “Specials”
LAKEWOOD featuring:
VINEYARDS Sunday Cemetery Walk
BULLY
ALSO HILL
EVE’S WINERY
CIDERY
EVE’S CIDERY Finger Lakes
Cheese Alliance
Entertainment for the whole family!
First 20 & many others Member
Mix in scarecrows, quilts, wood carvings, baked goods, book
kids get a
sales, tours, good food and a variety of other great experiences
free
pumpkin!
Wide Variety of Vendors and you have the 2018 Candor Fall Festival. The annual event,
apple pressing, sponsored by the Candor Chamber of Commerce, will take
spinning wheel & more place Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 5, 6, & 7 throughout
Candor. The seventh annual scarecrow contest is already in
all under 1 tent progress! The contest is open to all Candor residents and
organizations.
98.1 The Hawk Live Remote
Check out the 23rd annual quilt show sponsored by the New
and Featuring Quilters On the Block at the EMS Building on Main Street and
OZZIE’S BRISKET BBQ GRILL the popular Catatonk Valley Woodcarvers show at the Candor
(Pulled pork, brisket, Fire Station on Owego Road.

sausage, BBQ chicken, Businesses, organizations and churches throughout Candor

will sponsor open houses, bake sales, a community sing,
spiedies, ribs & sides) antiques, tent sales, dinners, a cemetery walk, kids’ activities,
* Picnic Area special sales and more. Other popular events include farm
tours, vendors, cider & cheese tasting, live radio remote and
* Take-out Available! * atlatl demonstrations at Side Hill Acres Dairy Goat Farm
(see ad this page).
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 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Store Hours:
82 Main St. Mon-Fri 8-8
Candor, NY 13743 Sat 8-6; Sun 8-3

Redemption Center Hours: Saturdays 8-1

SOME CANDOR FALL FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES PLANNED:

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Fall Festival Specials at Candor Market (82 Main St.)
(see ad this page).
Fall Sale – Kathy’s Korner Gift Shop (inside Warner’s Stoker
Stoves, 506 Owego Rd.) – 10% off gift shop purchases, multi-
family yard sale (see ad this page).
Friday & Saturday
Book Sale - Candor Free Library (2 Bank St.) (also on Thursday)
Bake Sale on Saturday
(8am-8pm) – Outdoor Flea Market – Bostwicks Antique Mall
(1121 Owego Rd.) (see ad this page)
(7am-8pm) - Kim’s Diner (inside Bostwicks) – enjoy fall favorites
Saturday
(9am-4pm) - Craft and Bake Sale & Chicken & Biscuit Luncheon
Candor American Legion Auxiliary Unit 907 (90 Spencer Rd.)
(9am-6pm) – Goat Farm tours, wine tasting, food, vendors, more
Side Hill Acres Dairy Goat Farm (79 Spencer Rd)
(see ad previous page) Also various other events at local Candor businesses!
(10am-4pm) – Bake Sale and Open House - Candor Historical
Society – Candor History Center (former Grange Hall, Main St.) Candor Forward,
(2-4pm) – Pie a La Mode, Pie and Ice Cream - United Methodist Onward
Women of McKinley Methodist Church (224 Owego Rd.) and Upward!
Saturday & Sunday
(Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm) – 23rd Annual Quilt Show by New
Quilters on the Block - EMS Bldg. (58 Main St.) Fall sale - Fri, Sat, Sun - Oct 5, 6, 7
(Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm) – 28th Annual Woodcarvers Show Kathy’s Korner Gift Shop
& Sale -Candor Fire Station (74 Owego Rd.) inside Warner’s Stoker Stoves
506 Owego Rd • Candor, NY
Sunday 659-4332
(1pm) – Candor Historical Society sponsored Cemetery Walk with
10% off any gift shop purchase,
Phil Jordan – Maple Grove Cemetery (Owego St.) including sale items
(6pm) – Community Hymn Sing & Ice Cream Social Door prize. Something for everyone!
Candor Congregational Church (134 Main St.) Annual Multi-Family Yard Sale

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 TALKING
TERMS WITH
THE
ENVIRONMENT
Basic Cleaning
Product Terms
Phosphate free
Phosphates have long
been used in laundry
and dish detergents
as water-softening
agents and for
deflocculating action.
They wreak havoc in
water ecosystems,
causing algae blooms,
suffocating fish and
OWEGO, NY other aquatic life.

Hang clothing
upside down to prevent stretching in visible places like the shoulders.

GOOD ADVICE
You should not confuse your career with your life.

Water Conditioning
and Purification
Sales & Service
Chemical-Free
Sulphur & Iron Removal
We still work on general ionics
and ionics water conditioners
and filters

607-589-4333 • 607-589-4322
607-589-4315
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NATURALLY ANTIBACTERIAL ESSENTIAL OILS
For eons, essential oils derived from plants and
flowers have been valued for their medicinal and
therapeutic properties. Modern science has verified
the value of many traditional oils, especially their
antiseptic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiviral
qualities. Most notable in this regard are cinnamon,
clove, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, orange,
oregano, rosemary, tea tree, and thyme.
Essential oils are effective additions to homemade
cleaning formulas made from basics like vinegar
and baking soda. They can be added to liquid hand
soap and they smell fantastic!
Pure essential oils are available at most natural
markets and from online sources. Though they are
not cheap, a little goes a long way; one bottle can
easily last a year.

DID YOU KNOW… Shampoo made for human hair is ideal for washing natural animal fibers such as wool and cashmere
without stripping the natural oils from the fiber.

29th

Several sizes
available

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OUR world, Our home
FEATURED LIGHTHOUSE
Cape Decision Light
AK
Cape Decision is located
on Kuiu Island adjacent to
Sumner Strait in Southeast
Alaska.
The first attempt to light these waters was an acetylene lantern
placed on the Spanish Islands, just off the southern end of Kuiu
Island. The lantern was proved ineffective and consequently
Congress appropriated $59,400 in 1929 for a lighthouse, and
construction began in September of that year. However,
weather and inadequate funds delayed the completion of the
station until it finally became active in March 1932. The total
cost ended up in excess of $150,000. The lighthouse became
automated in 1974 and in 1989 fire damaged the tram, dock,
boathouse, hoist house, paint shed, and helipad.
The lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic
Places in 2005. It is currently an active aid to navigation.
HERMIT THRUSH
Hermit Thrushes search for food with
a “foot-quivering” technique using their
feet to shake clumps of grass to scare
insects into the open. They also hop
along the ground and flip away leaf
litter like a Robin.
Male Hermit Thrushes gather food for their nestlings. However,
the food is usually given to the nestlings by mom. Their diet
consists mainly of bark butter, suet, mealworms, and fruit.
GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS NATIONAL MONUMENT,
NEW MEXICO
Shedding Light on the Mogollon Culture
For thousands of years, groups of nomadic people used the
caves of the Gila River as temporary shelter. In the late 1200's,
people of the
Mogollon Culture
decided it would be
a good place to call
home. They built
rooms, crafted
pottery and raised
children in the cliff
dwellings for about
twenty years. Then the Mogollon moved on, leaving the walls
for us as a glimpse into the past.
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U.S. NATIONAL PARKS –
CELEBRATING OVER 100 YEARS
Isle Royale
MI
This national
park consists
of Isle Royale
and hundreds of adjacent islands, as well as
the surrounding waters of Lake Superior, in the state
of Michigan. Isle Royale National Park was established on April
3, 1940, then additionally protected from development by
wilderness area designation in 1976, and declared a UNESCO
International Biosphere Reserve in 1980. The park covers 894
square miles, with 209 square miles of land and 685 square
miles of surrounding waters. The park's northern boundary lies
adjacent to the Canadian Lake Superior National Marine
Conservation Area along the international border.
The island was once the site of a resort community. The fishing
industry has declined considerably, but continues at Edisen
Fishery. Because numerous small islands surround Isle Royale,
ships were once guided through the area by lighthouses at
Passage Island, Rock Harbor, Rock of Ages, and Isle Royale
Lighthouse on Menagerie Island.
Within the waters of Isle Royale National Park are several
shipwrecks. The area’s notoriously harsh weather, dramatic
underwater topography, the island’s central location on historic
shipping routes, and the cold, fresh water have resulted in
largely intact, well preserved wrecks throughout the park.
MYSTERIOUS MONUMENTS THAT BAFFLE SCIENTISTS
GULF OF CAMBAY, INDIA
Off the coast of India in the
Gulf of Cambay are the
sunken ruins of an ancient
unknown civilization.
Discovered in 2001, many
historians have dated the city
many
as far historians
back as 9500haveB.C.
dated th
No one knows how the city fell into the gulf, but throughout
history there have been great earthquakes that could have sunk
a city of that size. A beautiful mystery to be sure.
OUR BUSY BEES
‘ The first honeybees to arrive on our shores
came with the Europeans around 1638.
‘ On average, it takes the lifetime labor of twelve bees to
produce just one teaspoon of honey.
‘ A hive of bees must fly more than 55,000 miles and tap about
two million flowers to produce one pound of honey.
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state flags – The Most Popular Slang In The Year You Were Born
in order of statehood (continued) 1939: Bad-Mouthing - Before we trash-talked, we engaged in bad-mouthing
There is a strict Order of Precedence for flags. our opponents in sports.
State Flags are displayed in order as they 1940: Baby Blues - The rise of parenting experts lead to a whole new
entered the Union. vocabulary for new parents. The term "baby blues" would refer to any sadness
felt by a mother after the birth of her baby. ~ more next month
#12 – North Carolina (“The Tar Heel State”)
Admitted to statehood: 1789
Date the flag was adopted: 1885
The North Carolina State Flag
The red, white and
blue State Flag of
North Carolina State
depicts the white five
pointed star with the
initials "N" and "C"
in gold on either side. "April 12, 1776" is the date
of the "Halifax Resolves" and "May 20, 1775"
commemorates "Mecklenburg Declaration of
Independence." The flag serves as a symbol of
honor, heritage and regional pride and is
displayed at state buildings.

Never say anything that doesn’t

improve the silence. 2018.

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Hollenbeck’s
Route 38 • 17 No. Main St
Newark Valley, NY
607--642--3430
Hours: Monday through Friday 6am-8pm
Saturday 6am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm
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• Celebration of Life or Funeral Service?
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We are always available to discuss these
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Winter
Squash
Apple Desserts
BBQ, Soup, Salt Potatoes
Apples by the Bushel or Bag
October 2018
THE 38th ANNUAL
NEWARK VALLEY
APPLE FESTIVAL
Sat & Sun, October 6th & 7th
(10am-5pm)
Bement-Billings Farmstead Museum
9241 State Rt 38, one mile
north of Newark Valley
nvhistory.org
Join us for family fun at our area’s only living history museum.
This event includes “apple everything,”
kids’ activities, great food, craft artisans,
horse & wagon rides, and a well-stocked gift shop.
Costumed demonstrators will show cider pressing, quilting,
blacksmithing, open hearth cooking, spinning & weaving, black
powder shooting, soap making, candle dipping, quilting, tours
of the farmhouse, and more. Come see how people lived 200
years ago! Enjoy live musical groups all weekend, and watch
or join in the traditional dancing.
Admission:
$6 adults • $5 Sr. Citizens (60+)
$4 NVHS Members & Students (6+)
$18 family rate
Please…no pets
Apple Folklore
The apple played an important role in many Greek stories. As
an example, the fall of Troy is indirectly blamed on a golden
apple. All the gods and goddesses were invited to the wedding
of Thetis, the sea nymph, and Peleus, a mortal king. All except
Discord, who in her anger tossed a golden apple among the
guests, saying it was for "the most beautiful." Juno, Minerva
and Venus all felt entitled to the prize, so Paris, son of Priam,
king of Troy, was asked to rule. Each of the three tried to sway
his vote with wonderful promises and Paris,
forgetting for a moment that he was married,
selected Venus who promised him the fairest
of women for his wife. Unfortunately, the fairest
of women was Helen, who lived in Greece with
her husband Menelaus. With the assistance of Venus, the
goddess of love, Paris was able to travel to Greece where he
convinced Helen to return with him to Troy. This angered
Menelaus, who called upon the chieftans of Greece to assist
him in recovering his wife. The result? The Trojan War.
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ENGINE OIL AND FILTER BURMA SHAVE SIGNS
The Car Care Council recommends changing your
Beneath this slab Although insured
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John Brown is stowed Remember kiddo
depending on the vehicle’s make and model, how you
He watched the ad They don’t pay you
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ESSENTIAL OILS - THEN & NOW
(Part 167)
INTERTWINED
She came into the office for a Raindrop. I was
glad to see her. Hadn’t seen her since she moved. Her
eyes were glassy, and she looked very tired. She was
back home helping to care for her 34-year-old son who
was stage 4 colon cancer. Ten days ago, he left behind a
distraught pregnant young wife. “Do you know of any
oils that could help her and not hurt the baby?” I was
touched that the mother set aside her loss to care for
her daughter-in-law. I thought of the baby. Affected in
the DNA this unborn child who would never know her
father would inherit her mother’s memories – happy
and sad, preverbal. Grief is necessary and
understandable. Later the baby will need to know
acceptance, peace and love.
citrus oils are expressed from the rind, are happy oils
and must be kept out of the sunlight - could cause
tanning or a sunburn. Wear it over your heart and/or
diffuse it.
There are other oils that can be used during the grieving
process. Hope gives feelings of peace, security, hope for
tomorrow with strength, grounding and helps us go
forward in life. Then later Forgiveness, Gentle Baby,
Release, Transformation… I would start gently with
Bergamot and maybe Valor
For courage
Joanna, One Healthy Life

God made the herbs before he made animals and man.

Which means He was thinking of them before He
created them. He made the plants for nourishment for
the body and the soul and spirit and these are all One Healthy Life
intertwined. How incredible that He planned for our Promoting Chemical-Free Health
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www.onehealthylife.net
however, of the oils I write.
www.AcademyofIntegrativeTherapies.org
Practically all the oils are safe for pregnant women and
babies. I would stay away from clary sage. All the oils of Offering a healthier life with
a raindrop are safe. Essential oil desk references list Young Living Essential Oils
some as cautious for pregnancy. My MD friend who Allergy Elimination
believes and uses natural therapies does not work on & Raindrops
any pregnant women because people perceive MDs as
having deep pockets and might sue if, God forbid, they
have a deformed child and decide to blame essential
oils. If a practitioner has fear in using oils on someone,
don’t add that feeling in the mix and don’t use them. I
have no fear with using essential oils – but there is the
wisdom of how and where to apply them. I have given
raindrops to women 2 months along, 9 months along,
and nursing mothers. I may be prejudiced but some of
those babies grow up exceptionally gifted.

Bergamot is a variety of orange grown in France and

Italy added to make Earl Grey Tea. The tea has some
medicinal properties. Emotionally the oil turns grief into
Joy. It is uplifting and refreshing. May relieve
anxiousness, depressed mood, stress and tension. All
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A gaffe is when a politician tells the truth.
Health Beat
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October 2018
Health & Fitness
CANCER-FIGHTING FOODS
Onions and garlic are very healthful. Researchers have
discovered that the more onions and garlic people ate, the less
likely they were to develop common cancers such as oral,
colorectal and ovarian cancer.
Onions and garlic are packed with natural cancer-fighting
chemical compounds. Onions are rich in flavonoids, disease-
fighting antioxidants that prevent oxidative damage to body
cells that can eventually lead to cancer. Garlic is packed with
organosulfur compounds that inhibit tumor growth.
HEALING FOODS FROM THE BIBLE (Part 20)
Barley (continued)
For years, scientists have been trying to figure out why
vegetarians tend to escape heart attacks, strokes, diabetes,
high blood pressure, high cholesterol, “bad” LDL cholesterol,
and certain cancers.
In a study that began in 1977, an active compound in barley
that suppressed the liver’s ability to make cholesterol was
isolated. This compound was called tocotrienol (Inhibitor 1).
Two other inhibitors were also found. All were present
throughout the kernels of barley, rye, and oats – particularly in
the outer layers.
In testing the cholesterol of chickens raised on oats, corn,
wheat, rye, and barley, nothing unusual was found in the blood
of corn-fed chickens. Wheat and rye suppressed cholesterol
slightly. Oats a bit more. But barley caused cholesterol to
plummet.
At first, it was thought that it was just barley fiber doing it. Fiber
reduces cholesterol by moving food through the system
quickly. But when all the fiber was removed from the barley,
the chickens’ cholesterol still dropped sharply.
It was discovered that the three inhibitors in barley deactivate
an enzyme in the liver needed to make cholesterol. These
inhibitors suppressed the liver’s ability to make LDL, the “bad”
cholesterol that clogs arteries. Levels of HDL, the “good”
cholesterol, remained intact.
These three inhibitors in barley are also present in lesser
amounts in other grains and vegetables, where they act as
powerful drugs to suppress the liver’s ability to produce
cholesterol. Experts say this is a major reason vegetarians
have less heart disease.
An added plus: Barley grass contains no gluten and can be
used safely by people with gluten intolerance (celiac disease).
The chlorophyll in barley grass dilutes and enhances the
elimination of gluten from the digestive system.
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LOWER CHOLESTEROL NATURALLY
(Part 3)
RAISE A GLASS TO RED
A daily glass of red wine or grape juice can boost levels
of HDL and reduce LDL, thanks to saponins, beneficial
compounds in red grapes, according to a 2003
University of California, Davis study.

Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut recommends

no more than 1 (4-ounce) glass of wine per day for
women. If you’re a teetotaler, other high-saponin foods
include soy beans and olive oil.

HEALTH TIP – Eat Nuts

Despite being high in fat, nuts are incredibly
nutritious and healthy. They are loaded with
magnesium, vitamin E, fiber and various other nutrients.
Studies show that nuts can help you lose weight, and may
help fight type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Additionally, about 10-15% of the calories in nuts aren't
even absorbed into the body, and some evidence
suggests that they can boost metabolism. In one
study, almonds were shown to increase weight loss by
62% compared to complex carbohydrates.

CHOOSE YOUR EGGS CAREFULLY

Egg producers slap so many claims on their egg cartons these
days – cage free, free range, omega 3 enhanced, organic,
certified humane – that it takes an egghead to figure out what
these labels really mean. The one label you won’t see is
“battery caged,” although the vast majority of eggs produced in
this country fall into that category. Egg manufacturers who use
battery cages prefer not to advertise that their eggs come from
industrial operations where hundreds of thousands of hens are
so confined that they can’t even flap their wings. This method of
production yields tons of eggs – and also tons of toxic waste,
contaminating surrounding air and water.
Cage free means that the hens aren’t stuck
living in those little cages. Instead, they are
packed into cavernous barns where they’re
still crowded but unconfined. Free range
generally permits the hens not only to roam indoors but also to
go outside on occasion. Certified organic eggs come from
uncaged hens that are given outdoor access and fed an
organic, vegetarian diet free of antibiotics and pesticides.
A good option is pasture-raised eggs you can get from your
local farmers’ market. Small family farms often raise a few
chickens to keep the bugs in check and help fertilize the soil.
Pasture-raised eggs are not only kinder to the environment,
they also taste better and are more nutritious.
CHAGA MUSHROOMS (Part 4)
What Are the Benefits of Chaga?
The health benefits of Chaga are numerous,
many of which can be attributed to its immune-boosting
ingredients and antioxidants.
Antimicrobial Activity
In one study, the chemical characterization and biological
activity of extracts of Chaga mushroom were examined and
showed high antioxidant and antimicrobial activity.
DNA Damage Protection
In one study, cells were pretreated with a chaga mushroom
extract, then treated with H202 to induce oxidative stress.
The pretreated cells displayed less damage than cells that
did not receive the chaga extract.
Antiviral Properties of Chaga Mushroom
A limited amount of studies have been done to learn about
the antiviral activity of chaga mushroom. In two recent
studies, chaga mushroom showed protective support against
harsh skin blemishes.
~ to be continued

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 Poetic License GOLDEN RINGS
By Katharyn Howd Machan

IF I KNEW YOU AND YOU KNEW ME Why do you whirl a lantern

By Nixon Waterman that flashes into my eyes?

If I knew you and you knew me Because a hawk flies above my head
If both of us could clearly see and a tower stands behind me.
And with an inner sight divine Why do you sit with one bare foot exposed?
The meaning of your heart and mine
I’m sure that we would differ less Because yellow flowers surprise my ankles
And clasp our hands in friendliness and a soldier stands there watching.
Our thoughts would pleasantly agree Why do you dare to climb down the hill?
If I knew you and you knew me.
Because I carry a hammer, a chain,
and the moon is still full in the sky.
MAIN STREET U.S.A.
FOR DJT Why does your hair fall to your waist?
Out on the brick patio By Bruce C. Christ
smokin’ a cigarette, Because I have dreamed your journey
behold: i am and the castle door is barred.
sippin’ hot coffee
the judas goat Why are you moving quickly now?
cause I ain’t woke up yet
with horns of tempered
lookin’ down through main street
bronze, like Because in my heart grows berried holly
morning fills my eye
putt satanachia and you are surrounded by oak.
flags waving all in a row
my brimstone smile
steeple to the sky
and heated eye
breathing in the new air
lead to the abyss,
nothin’ much to say
the precipice,
sometimes don’t mind just sittin’ there
the auschwitzing of
on Main St. U.S.A.
all your dreams.
By John Gardner Hazard
behold, and follow,
my heated breath,
hypnotic dance, and
THE CHURCH AT THE CROSSROADS
Wash your hands Submitted by Nellie Snapp
its macabre resolve.
And say your prayers
Because There was a church on the hill at the crossroads
Jesus and germs nearly there, are we? Where our mothers and fathers knelt down
Are everywhere! (smile. smile, darn you.) To point us to Jesus our Savior
And to show neighbor’s needs as our own.

Through the drifted snow in the winter

Through the mud in the spring and fall
Through the dust and the fragrance of summer
The folks all came, great and small.

The church stands no more at the crossroads

Its people are scattered and gone
Across the hill in the graveyard
Silent stones tell a tale that is done.

So I stand on the hill at the crossroads

With a lump in my throat I affirm
No spot was so dear to my childhood
As that little white church on the hill.

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 COMPASSION AND GRACE
By Deborah Lee (June 2018)

Someone opens their mind

and heart, reaches out
goes beyond ordinary connection
A deep spiritual passion
emerges and carries
each one touched
to heights of understanding
previously unrealized

"THE TRUTH IS LABORIOUS"

by Anita Alkinburg Shipway FALL SALE
with a nod to Cheslaw Milosz
and remembering that
Langston Hughes had said
that he was paid by the line

We know the
little bits
that make
FALL MAGIC
the whole.
By Kathy Ostrander
We can sit
in church Magical arch paths of beautiful jewels
and hear a hymn The Paralyzed And rippling beautiful blue pools
and feel a thought Veterans of America Rubies, gold, topaz, amber drifting down
begin to draw us onward. organization reminds To form a beautiful carpet all around
We can see a us to fly the flag on all
simple animal patriotic holidays. Walking in this magical place
do something, Feeling the cool crisp breeze on one’s face
to us incredible. Holiday in October: Dreaming beautiful dreams for a moment in time
Columbus Day Completely submerged in God’s sublime
And all of this
should take us His masterpiece paintings show how much
to endless powers of deliberation, He loves us all through His beautiful touch
but it all comes to a stop Colors like we’ve never seen before
right there, The bright reds and orange I especially adore
with only one toe
into the pool of knowledge, Thank you Lord for these precious fall days
because the thought involved Each day a special blessing of color and grace
to excavate Truth ..... Knowing soon coming will be winter days
is just too much plain work Of white diamond crystals and gray

Answers to Halloween Word Scramble on page 27 I BELIEVE

1. SPOOKY 8. GHOUL 15. BLACK CAT Author Unknown
2. PUMPKIN 9. CREEPY 16. GOBLIN I believe in the sun even though it is slow in rising.
3. TREAT 10. COSTUME 17. MUMMY I believe in you without realizing.
4. GHOST 11. HAUNT 18. SCARY I believe in rain though there are no clouds in the sky.
5. CANDY 12. SCARECROW 19. SPIDER I believe in truth even though people lie.
6. VAMPIRE 13. WITCH 20. SCREAM I believe in peace even though sometimes I am violent.
7. SKELETON 14. BLOOD 21. DRACULA I believe in God even though He is silent.
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