Tidbitsof Casper 05/02/13

May 2 - 8, 2013 Tidbits of Casper - For Advertising call 307-473-8661 • 161 South Fenway, Casper, WY Page 1

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Laugh-A-Bit with Tidbits

Issue #520

Spoken by the owner of a losing horse: "It would have been a photo finish, but

by the time my horse came in, it was too dark to take a picture."

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• On May 16, 1717, French writer Francois-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire, is imprisoned in the Bastille. His satirical attack on politics and religion had infuriated the government, and Voltaire was arrested. Several times in his life, Voltaire was forced to flee one step ahead of arrest.

• On May 18, 1861, the Humboldt T imes newspaper casts first lady Mary Todd Lincoln in an unflattering light when it recounts a tale of how Mrs. Lincoln had usurped her husband's presidential duty of appointing federal offices. According to the report, Mary Todd Lincoln took it upon herself to appoint a stranger to any office he desired.

• On May 14, 1916, a lead article in the Times of London proclaims that an insufficiency of munitions is leading to defeat for Britain on the battlefields of World War I. The article prompted the creation of a Ministry of Munitions.

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• On May 15, 1942, gasoline rationing begins in 17 Eastern states as an attempt to help the American war effort during World War II. By the end of the year, President Franklin D. Roosevelt had ensured that mandatory gasoline rationing was in effect in all 50 states.

• On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court hands down a unanimous decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, ruling that racial segregation in public education is unconstitutional. The decision dealt with Linda Brown, a young black girl who had been denied admission to her local elementary school.

• On May 19, 1967, one of the first major treaties designed to limit the spread of nuclear weapons goes into effect as the Soviet Union ratifies an agreement banning nuclear weapons from outer space. The United States, Great Britain and several dozen other nations had already signed and/or ratified the treaty.

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Sat., May 4th ....................HISTORIC BISHOP HOME ARTISTS’ SHOW AND SALE, HISTORIC BISHOP HOME 818 E. 2ND STREET, CADOMA FOUNDATION

Sat., May 4th ....................DERBY DAZE 2013, HAVEN GALLERY IN THE OLD YELLOWSTONE DISTRICT 316 W. YELLOWSTONE, Wyoming Symphony Orchestra

Sat., May 4th ....................TASTE OF HOME - COOKING SCHOOL, Casper Events Center, Townsquare Media

Sat., May 4th ....................HOLISTIC FAIR, CASPER EVENTS CENTER AT 1 EVENTS DRIVE, ALTERNATIVE EXPOS

Sun., May 5th ................... HISTORIC BISHOP HOME ARTISTS’ SHOW AND SALE, HISTORIC BISHOP HOME 818 E. 2ND STREET, CADOMA FOUNDATION

Sun., May 5th ...................HOLISTIC FAIR, CASPER EVENTS CENTER AT 1 EVENTS DRIVE, ALTERNATIVE EXPOS

Sun., May 5th ...................VENTRILOQUIST DENNIS LEE & THE FUNKY MON-KEY BUNCH, HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY PARK, HPCC

Mon., May 6th..................DON WILLIAMS LIVE AT THE EVENTS CENTER, CASPER EVENTS CENTER

Tues., May 7th..................ECONOMIC OUTLOOK TOUR 2013, RAMADA PLAZA RIVERSIDE, CASPER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Wed., May 8th ..................ORIGAMI FOR DUMMIES WITH TREVOR MEAD WORKSHOP, NICOLAYSEN ART MUSEUM


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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My 73-year-old husband has, in the past year, been jerking dur-ing his sleep. His movements are quite wild at times. He has fallen out of bed three times during his “fighting” dreams. He dreams he is in a fight at work, playing football or shooting

things. Just last night, it was killing mice. He jerks with his arms and legs.

I don’t attempt to wake him, as one time he was on the verge of striking me. I did yell his name three times, and he finally woke up.

He has had two sleep tests and was told he has “half sleep apnea.” What does that mean?

He takes no sleeping aids. I have never heard that such movements are a sign of sleep apnea. -- D.S.

ANSWER: A good bet is that your husband has a condition called periodic limb movements of

sleep. For many, such movements are bending of the big toe and ankle. For others, it’s jerk-ing of the legs and arms. Most often the person doesn’t waken and has no recollection of what went on during the night. The bed partner and the condition of the blankets give testimony to what occurred during sleep.

If the person doesn’t have daytime fatigue, then this disorder isn’t considered a sleep prob-lem for him or her. It is for the one who shares the bed.

Sometimes periodic limb movements of sleep occur with another problem, restless leg syn-drome. That’s a creepy-crawly sensation in the legs that comes on in the evening when sitting or in bed. The person is compelled to get up and move around to quell the feeling.

A warm bath before going to bed might calm your husband’s movements. Decreasing the amount of caffeine he drinks and doing the same for all forms of tobacco could bring noc-turnal peace for you and him.

If the situation doesn’t clear, then Mirapex or Requip, two Parkinson’s disease medicines, can put an end to the nighttime martial arts. Do tell his doctor about this. Periodic limb move-ments of sleep are, at times, associated with iron deficiency. I have no idea what “half sleep apnea” means.

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he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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Husband Thrashes About During Sleep

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTHBy Paul G. Donohue, M.D.


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Your Living Room On WheelsBy Craig W. Armstrong

We have all been there-with a friend or a coworker, possibly even the boss. You have to go somewhere and they want to drive. You open the passenger door and you can’t even sit down. You assume there is a seat under the fast food bags, the empty coffee cups, books, papers from work, some old mail, an ice scraper, gum wrappers, kids’ toys, some CDs and...you’re not sure but is that a can of aerosol cheese? Their comment is always the same: “Just throw that stuff in the back.”

Obviously these drivers need help in keeping their

car’s interior clean. In an extreme case they could start with a shovel, but there are steps we can all heed to take care of the inside of our cars.

Like keeping your home clean, vigilance is the key. Clean out your car once a week. If you spend any time in your car you are going to accumulate “stuff” during the course of a week. To keep these items from taking over the interior, you can throw them away, organize them in the car or move them out of the car.

Two culprits of a cluttered interior are kids and your job. Your little ones are so cute and sweet, making those adorable comments from the backseat that you’ll later post on Facebook. But let’s face it; most of these little

angels can be pigs. It’s just part of being a kid, but no less annoying. The best way to keep kids from cluttering the car is by providing a garbage container. Either buy one or have the kids make one by decorating a good-sized canvas bag. (This might even give them a feeling of ownership and a desire to use it.)

You’re going to have stuff from work and for work. The key here is organization. If you don’t have a briefcase or other handled bag, get one. Use folders, binders, manila envelopes...whatever it takes. You may not have time to file everything the moment you get it or need to use it, but make time at the end of the day (or week) to move everything to a designated spot.

No matter how hard you try to keep it out, dirt is going to be tracked into your car. So add vacuuming to the schedule. Every week, get rid of the clutter, sweep the floor and shake out the floor mats. If your pet travels with you, your weekly cleaning will include brushing out pet hair.

By doing a weekly “sweep,” you’ll make monthly cleaning much easier. Once a month, shine the plastic, clean the glass, polish or brush the upholstery and re-move any recent stains. When you’re done, top off your efforts with a little air freshener.


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May 2 - 8, 2013 Volume 8, Week 17THIS IS A HAMMERBy Samantha Mazzotta

Wood Deck Stain vs. Water Seal

Q: The house I just bought has a wooden deck in the back that has turned gray over the years. It’s otherwise structur-ally sound. My question is, should I seal the deck against further water damage, or just stain it to the color I want and not worry about sealing it? -- Judy H., Waycross, Ga.

A: It’s really up to you. Just staining the deck will give you the color you want, although in high-traffic areas the stain could wear away quickly. Many deck companies recommend using a combination stain/sealer product, which is basically a sealer with pigment added. The advantage of this, they say, is the sealer provides additional protection against water and weather damage, while the stain helps reduce fading from UV rays.

Sealers should last at least a year, with some lasting up to three years. You have a choice of either water-based or oil-based sealer; many professionals recommend oil-based products, which last longer.

Since you’ve just purchased the house and might not know when the deck was last


maintained, consider having a professional deck contractor inspect it. Find out if there are any hidden issues, whether the deck needs maintenance prior to staining or sealing it. The deck will likely need to be cleaned and may need to be sanded and pressure-washed prior to sealing or staining.

Once you’ve inspected and cleaned the deck, you can apply a stain or sealer (or both). If you decide to stain, pick a few sample colors that are a few shades darker or lighter than the shade you want. This is because different types or different conditions of deck wood can cause the color of the stain to appear different from the swatch color. Test each sample in an inconspicuous place and pick the best color for your wood.

Apply the stain or sealer on a dry day when the temperature is above 50 degrees F. Don’t apply it in direct sunlight. Ideally, two dry days will help the stain or sealer dry completely and evenly, so check the weather forecast and plan accordingly.

Stir the sealer (don’t shake it -- bubbles will form in it) or stain and apply a thin coat to a couple of boards at a time using a long-handled paint roller. Don’t overapply -- the finish will not dry correctly and will feel tacky for days, at least.

If the finish puddles up, use another roller or a broom to spread out the puddles. To stain or seal corners, use a paintbrush. If you feel a second coat is needed, apply it in the same way, very thinly. Let the finish dry for at least 24 hours.

A note about cleanup: Any rags or cloths used to clean up spills or excess should not be piled up together. The evaporating finish can ignite and cause a fire. Wash rags by hand -- if you applied a water-based finish, use soapy water; if you applied an oil-based finish, use mineral spirits or paint thinner, then rinse -- and hang them outdoors to dry, spaced well apart.

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