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Friendly Neighbors Newsletter1January/February 2003 Volume 4 Issue 1 Editor/Publisher Doris Smith NormanReporter Vivian Hofmann Photos Scotte HechtPresident’s MessageBy: Dorothy NicholsWell, we’ve survived the worst of winter(I hope) and we’re looking forward to agreat year for Friendly Neighbors.Contrary to popular opinion that our greatmeals have been “breaking the bank,” ourfinances are in good shape. This is due, inpart, to the fact that you’ve been tellingother seniors about the great opportunitieswe offer for delicious, well-balanced mealsand good fellowship, so that our numbersare up.Wefeelwe’reawarm-heartedorganization, and Bill Mitchell & JimMaley’s decision to provide a birthday cakeevery month promotes our feeling ofcommunity. My family doesn't go in forbirthday celebrations, but I’m lookingforward to seeing my name on ourcommunal birthday cake in March.Jim is our genial Master of Ceremonies,and he is also going to be in charge of our“Bring a Guest to Lunch” program in April,which was so successful last year. He’s evengiving us an incentive: the person whobrings the most guests in April will get amonth’s free lunches with us, paid for byJim.I’m so impressed by Jim’s good-heartedpromotion of Friendly Neighbors that I’vegiven him the title of “PromotionalActivities Chairman” and appointed him tothe Friendly Neighbors Board. Everyorganization should be so lucky as to get anenthusiastic person willing to work for itlike Jim does!We’ve lost a friend in the Parks andRecreation Department. Randy Rice isdeparting from his leadership position thereto step in as Special Projects Manager forthe city of Moscow. Dwight Curtis hasassumed Randy’s former duties, movinghere from Merriam, Kansas. We invitedDwight to our meal site so you could allmeet him and welcome him.Moscow Senior Center News:The 1912 Building Moscow Senior Centercontinues to grow in popularity. The numberof guests signing in each day has increasedon a regular basis.One of the most popular of events is theFriday Morning BINGO, hosted by Bill &Bette Mitchell. On a recent Friday morningwe counted 16 persons in attendance,enjoying the game of BINGO, as well andcoffee and cookies served by the gracioushostess Bette.On Thursday afternoons there is excellentattendance for the BRIDGE LESSONS,hosted by Dorothy Nichols. Muchfellowship and enjoyment of the game isshare by those who attend.Monday COMPUTER SESSIONS, arehosted by Doris Norman from 9:30 a.m. to12:00 p.m. Students come in to use theComputers and add to their knowledge ofthe finer points of running the varioussoftware and email programs.Louise Fye has Quilting & Movies onWednesday afternoons.

Friendly Neighbors Newsletter2January/February 2003 Volume 4 Issue 1 Editor/Publisher Doris Smith NormanReporter Vivian Hofmann Photos Scotte HechtOur Honored NeighborsGrace & Leonard HeickLeonard Heick was born at GritmanHospital in Moscow. Grace Anderson wasborn in Plummer, Idaho. Grace moved withher family to Moscow so that her brothercould attend the University.Starting school for Leonard meant walking2 ½ miles to the Hunt School, which waslocated 4 miles north of Moscow. That sameyear, Grace started school at the RussellSchool in Moscow. She attended secondarygrades in the Whitworth School, which waslocated on Third Street, across from theMethodist Church.Leonard started attending Moscow schoolswhen he was in the 7th grade. Both Leonardand Grace spent their high school years inthe 1912 Building.Although they were in the same class, theydidn’t really get acquainted until they werein college. Leonard went to school atWashington State College. Grace attendedthe University of Idaho.Leonard noticed her walking to class. Heoffered her rides; she accepted, and theybegan dating.Pearl Harbor happened and soon peoplewere being drafted, including teachers.Leonard was asked to take a teachingposition at Moscow High School, whichhe accepted.Leonard and Grace were married at springbreak 1943. They bought a house in whichthey resided for 47 years. Their twochildren, Steven and Meredith, grew upthere.Soon after they were married, Grace beganteaching Kindergarten in conjunction withthe University of Idaho Home EconomicsDepartment. Later, she taught in otherschools.After teaching a few years, Leonard decidedto farm. It has been a labor of love for him,but Grace says the next time she getsmarried, it won’t be to a farmer. As Leonardlooks forward to soon celebrating his 82ndbirthday, he is thinking about retiring.Celebrating Our Date of Birth!Yes, we all have a ‘Birthday’! We eachhave our own way of celebrating the day ofour arrival. Beginning today, January 30th2003, Friendly Neighbors will have abirthday celebration honoring all ourmembers born during the month.The first cake will be dedicated to all thosehaving birthdays in January and February. Ifyou have not given your day and month ofbirth to Bette Mitchell, now is youropportunity to be sure you are included inthe Birthday Celebrations each month.

Friendly Neighbors Newsletter3January/February 2003 Volume 4 Issue 1 Editor/Publisher Doris Smith NormanReporter Vivian Hofmann Photos Scotte HechtThe dates having been given to Bette thusfar to include in the January/Februarycelebration are:Albert Benson February 2nd.Peggy Benson January 19th.Ann Bornstein February 12th.Ed Gemberling February 3rd.Maxine Hanson January 26th.Virginia Hays January 27th.Scotte Hecht January 28th.Vivian Hofmann February 24th.Betty Jackson February 4th.Agnes Kottke January 21st.Virginia Leppleman January 14th.Bernita Linderman January 1st.Laura Miller January 26th.Bill Mitchell February 13th.Barbara Mullins January 29th.Bob Newbre January 19th.Lois Oleson January 29th.Lou Stevens January 16th.Betty Walton February 15th.March Birth Dates:Leonard Heick March 17th.Ralph Johnson March 23rd.Lucille Magnusen March 15th.Dorothy Nichols March 6th.Laura Lee Pelton March 21st.Julia Rogers March 4th.Appreciation AcknowledgedThose being honored at this time for theirparticipation in entertaining programs forthe Friendly Neighbors Meal Site during thepast year include:CHORAL GROUP:Neva Farnum, Julia Rogers, Lou Stevens,Irma & Ralph Zeigler, Lucille Magnuson,Betty & Bill Mitchell, Jeanette Talbott, andMary Ann Moser.RHYTHM RASCALEERS:Neva Farnum, Julia Rogers, Lou Stevens,Bette & Bill Mitchell, Jeanette Talbott,Irma & Ralph Zeigler, Lucille Magnuson,and Mary Ann Moser.SOLOS:Ernie Bunch, Ed Provancha, Dan Goldstein,Clarence Johnson, Lucille Magnuson, PaulSantoro, Lew Smith, Neva Farnum.We extend many thanks to these talentedfriends and neighbors for providing us withhours of delightful entertainment.Idaho Old Time FiddlersThe Friendly Neighbors also extend manythanks to the Idaho Old Time Fiddlers, whogive of their time and talent to entertain uswith that good ‘olden days’ music we alllove. They are with us every last Thursdayof each month.Moscow Good Samaritan VillageMembers of Friendly NeighborsFriendly Neighbors are also represented inmembership with several residents ofMoscow Good Samaritan Village. Thesegood neighbors visit the meal site on aregular basis and many of them are longtime members:Mildred PraterDorothy RobertsMel & Betty JacksonKen & Marion WiseBetty DahlLouise Jesse

Friendly Neighbors Newsletter4January/February 2003 Volume 4 Issue 1 Editor/Publisher Doris Smith NormanReporter Vivian Hofmann Photos Scotte HechtAriel O’ReillyMary WarrenVivian HofmannDoris NormanFrances KalinClarence & Evelyn JohnsonThese Friendly Neighbors and others in theVillage are now enjoying a new sense ofwell being due to the addition of a ‘WellnessCenter’ on the premises. There are sevenexcellent exercise machines installed to keepall those muscles toned and add a new lookto their overall health issues.Editorial CommentsSeniors,By: Nancy Sargent-JohnsonCall, write, and visit yourlegislators,StateandFederal.Additionally, letCity and County officials howmuch seniors depend upon thesenior services presently inplace, and that the need isgrowing during a time ior services to be cut, itisimperativethatyouexpress this often to allelected officials.It isalso time toremind elected officials thatSeniors vote more than anyother group.AnacrosstheboardFederal budget cut like act Older Americans Actdollars and other programsthat serve seniors.At thesame time, the older adultpopulation is growing.Righthere in the 5 NorthCentral Counties in Idaho isthefastestgrowingpopulation of 85 year oldsintheState.Cuttingdollarswillmakeitdifficult to help all or services.It is a fact that theFederal tax cut proposal fromthe President will mean lessFederalmoneyforseniorservices. On the flip lly those who are onmodest,fixedincomes.Therefore, seniors will see areduction in senior services,and the great majority willreceivenothinginreturn(only those making 200,000 a year are likely to benefitfromtaxreductionincorporate dividends).Bottom line, some seniorservices have already beencut, and you have a right toknow that much deeper cutsarelikelyiflegislativeactions are not challenged.

Friendly Neighbors Newsletter5January/February 2003 Volume 4 Issue 1 Editor/Publisher Doris Smith NormanReporter Vivian Hofmann Photos Scotte HechtI'm asking you to pleaselook into the facts.Decidefor yourself what you thinkshould be done, and expressthose thoughts toelected officials.Nancy Sargent-JohnsonDirectorLCSC Senior Nutrition ProgramNorth Central Region of Idaho500 8th Avenue, Admin Rm 10Lewiston, ID 83501(208) 792-2451For the Fun of ItTHE STEALINGOn this occasion, I awoke from a short nap.Suddenly, I looked out the nearby window; Icouldn't believe my eyes. the strangestsight I’ve ever seen! yes, outside thatwindow I could see a man standing by apickup. Only his legs were in view;however, I could determine he was wearingstripped overalls. He must be a farmer ofsome type. In his hand I could see a longmanila rope. Perhaps he was a cowboylooking for a good cow dog!! What couldall this mean? What was he doing with therope and why was he in my yard?I must check to see what is taking place inthe yard. I ran as quickly as possible to theback door. I must see what is happening outthere. my dog is out there in her pen.When I reached the back door and lookedinto the back yard, it was already too late.Not only was my beautiful Muffett missing,the entire fence was also gone. The man,who ever he might have been, had takendog, fence and all.I ran quickly outside. I called and called formy dog, but she was gone. I called andcalled but could never find her. What will Iever do without my beautiful Muffett?Surely I can buy another fence, but I cannever replace the beautiful Muffett. Doris N.Little Known FactsIf a statue in the park of a person on a horsewho has both front legs in theair, the person died in battle. If the horse hasone front leg in the air,the person died as a result of woundsreceived in battle. If the horse hasall four legs on the ground, the person diedof natural causes.Only two people signed the Declaration ofIndependence on July 4th, JohnHancock and Charles Thomson. Most of therest signed on August 2, but thelast signature wasn't added until 5 yearslater."I am." is the shortest complete sentence inthe English language.The term "the whole 9 yards" came fromW.W.II fighter pilots in the SouthPacific. When arming their airplanes on theground, the .50 caliber machinegun ammo belts measured exactly 27 feet,before being loaded into thefuselage. If the pilots fired all their ammo ata target, it got "The whole 9 yards."The End – Go No Further

Moscow Good Samaritan Village Members of Friendly Neighbors Friendly Neighbors are also represented in membership with several residents of Moscow Good Samaritan Village. These good neighbors visit the meal site on a regular basis and many of