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by Janet Spencer You see them in backyards everywhere. Join Tidbits as we find out the story behind them! • George Nissen was a three-time Nation-al Tumbling Champion for the years 1935–1937. As a young adult he became fascinated watch-ing the acrobats at the circus falling into the nets from the high wire, sometimes doing amaz-ing tricks and twists as they bounced. He also watched vaudeville acts that used springboards in their acts. One actor would pretend to fall into the orchestra pit, only to bounce back up on the stage. And he’d heard that Eskimos stretched walrus skins between stakes in the ground and then bounced up and down on them just for fun. Inspired by a love of gymnastics, Nissen wanted to invent some kind of “jumping table.” • He started work on his invention in 1926 while still in school, scavenging materials from the local dump, and tinkered with the idea for over ten years. Finally, using the rails from a bed, rope, strips of inner tube, and some can-vas, Nissen and a local gymnastics coach named Larry Griswold came up with a prototype. They took it to the YMCA where Nissen worked as an instructor to test market it. The kids stood in long lines for a chance to bounce on it. Turn the page for more!

TIDBITS® JUMPS ONTRAMPOLINES

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We are announcing a new network and looking for members who service people in the age group 40 plus. The focus will be to Educate, Support and Expand. We are committed to mak-ing a difference, living simply, giving and receiv-ing with care and respect. Rather than a monthly meeting we will come together to help support at least one of our fellow members with a function or event that they may be hosting, especially our not-for-profit members. Coming together in this manner will help us all. A fresh way to network! FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUT PAGE 4!

An INVITATION to Come To-gether and CONNECT

TRAMPOLINES (continued) • When Nissen graduated from college in 1938 he set about improving the invention. He called it the “trampoline,” from the Spanish word trampolin which means “diving board.” He began to mass produce them, but couldn’t under-stand why they weren’t selling. He found that people saw it as something suitable only for the circus or professional performers. So he strapped a trampoline to the top of his car and took off cross-country, giving exhibitions anywhere a crowd was gathered: schools, fairs, playgrounds, and sports events, taking orders on the spot. • When World War II started, he con-vinced the Army and the Navy that a trampoline would be a good part of a pilot training program. Pilots training on a trampoline became less fear-ful of being upside-down. They learned to control the falling and the turning of their bodies, and it helped them hone their balance and body control in mid-air situations. Soldiers who used tram-polines in the service ordered them when they went home after the war. Business continued to improve. In 1948, trampolining was included in the NCAA and AAU list of gymnastic events at official competitions. In the 1950s it swept the country as a fad. • Nissen went on to build a very suc-cessful sports equipment empire, manufacturing gymnastics equipment and trampolines. George Nissen holds over 30 patents on sports and fit-ness equipment. At the age of 83, he won the Senior Fitness Award from the California Gov-ernor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Nissen works to pass on his enthusiasm and love for the sport of gymnastics, which is where the story of the trampoline began: each year the Nis-sen Award is given to the outstanding collegiate gymnast in the nation.

Page 3 Tidbits® of CDA www.tidbitscda.comwww.tidbitscda.comTRAMPOLINE FACTS • As a promotional stunt, Nissen taught a kangaroo to jump on a trampoline and then went to Egypt to bounce on top of a pyramid. He trained the kangaroo using dried apricots as treats and quickly learned that the best way to keep from getting kicked was to hold “hands” with the kangaroo’s front paws. • When officials at the Arkansas Chil-dren’s Hospital did a study, they found that four percent of the patients seen in their hospital emergency room over a five-year period in the mid-1990s were there with orthopedic injuries due to accidents on trampolines. About 70% of the accidents were due to more than one child being on the tramp at one time, a definite no-no. • Jeff Schwartz of Illinois bounced on a trampoline for 266 hours, 9 minutes in 1981, set-ting a world record. (That’s just over 11 days.) He was allowed breaks for eating, sleeping, and going to the bathroom. • The record for the most consecutive somersaults on a trampoline is 3,333 and was set by Brian Hudson (UK) at Jumpers Rebound Centre, Gillingham, Kent, UK on September 18, 2003. • A world record was set on July 24, 1999 when a team of 20 members of a trampoline club in West York, UK, did 29,503 somersaults in ex-actly five hours using two standard trampolines. This averages out at just under 1,500 somer-saults per person, or about five somersaults per minute. • In 1986, Cleveland State University’s Delta Epsilon fraternity fielded a six-man team that set the Guinness World Record for continu-ous bouncing on a trampoline, with 53 days of jumping between six people. President Reagan called the team to congratulate them.

• Want a refreshing, low-cal beverage that's seriously inexpensive and feels lavish? Fill a pretty glass pitcher with ice water and add some sliced cucumber. It looks straight out of the spa, and it's pretty tasty, too. • "We packed away all of our winter items, as it's finally starting to feel like spring-time, but one thing we didn't pack away is the small packets of hand or foot warmers. These are packs that, when exposed to air, heat up and provide moderate heat for several hours. The ones we bought have adhesive on one side, and we can slap them on our baby's bottle to warm it when we're out and about. They really work." -- R.G. in New York • No time in the morning to wash and blow-dry your hair? Use a refreshing mist and just do the sides. Keep some dry shampoo around. Use it and give your hair a quick blast with the dryer. • "Did you know that there's as much or more sugar in those delicious frozen coffee drinks as there is in a soda or a milkshake? I didn't real-ize it, and since I have switched to sugar-free, and only sometimes, I have noticed the differ-ence. Pay attention to what's in your beverage!" -- C.C. in Ohio • Ready to hit the beach or lakeside? Make your own sneaky, secure money keeper by cleaning out an empty bottle of sunscreen. Choose one that has a wide mouth if you can. If not, try to make an even cut at the top of the label. Then just slide the bottle open, put your valuables in and secure with tape. It will look like you brought a bottle of sunscreen, and no one will know that your money or even a cell phone is inside!

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CDA GetAway specializes in renting lo-cal homes for the week of Ironman. The city will host 2,000 of the world's top athletes as well as thousands of friends, family and spectators to our area the last two weeks of June. Because the CDA area has so much to offer, we think it is important for our guests to get the chance to feel the real heart and spirit of Coeur d’Alene.

Each of our rented homes will feature baskets with information, coupons and goodies. If you would like to be involved with promot-ing your business to our visitors through these baskets, please send us 80 of something from your store or restaurant by June 1st to encourage our guests to visit your business while they are in town.

Contact : Tawnya 208-856-0CDA

or mail items to 718 Indiana Avewww.cdagetaway.com

Tidbits® of Dallas County Page 4 Tidbits® of CDA www.tidbitscda.com Page 4COMPETITIVE JUMPING • In 1962, West Germany was the first country to host an international trampolining event. • On a modern competitive trampoline, a skilled athlete can bounce to a height of up to 33 feet. • In competitive trampolining, each con-testant must perform two sets of maneuvers. In the first set, everyone must complete the same ten basic moves which include the three standard shapes: tucked, piked, and straight. The second set is free-form in which contestants make up their own routines. In all routines, the contestant must begin and end on their feet. • During a competition, a trampolinist is in contact with the trampoline bed for just 0.3 seconds between moves. In 2010, a new “Time of Flight” score was introduced into professional trampolining, which is calculated on how much time the trampolinist is in the air. To measure it, a box is fitted under the trampoline which mea-sures every time the competitor hits the bed. • There are five judges. When a perfor-mance is scored, the highest and lowest scores are tossed out and the remaining scores are add-ed together to come up with the final tally. • Nissen always wanted to have trampo-lining included in the Olympic Games. This fi-nally happened in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. In 2008, Nissen was able to travel to Beijing to watch the trampoline event at the 2008 Summer Olympics. He was given the hon-or of testing out the Olympic trampoline before the event. • George Nissen died in San Diego, Cali-fornia, on April 7, 2010 at the age of 96 from complications from pneumonia, having seen his dream become a reality.

SENIOR NEWS LINEby Matilda Charles

Are you community minded, want to make a difference, and are looking for a fresh new way to grow your business and yourself? We are proud to announce the expansion of TIDBITS and a new opportunity for youand your business or service: CONNECT, a bright new inclusive network now forming.We are looking for members who serve the 40 + age group and want to CONNECT and:

For CONNECT particulars and how to become a member Contact: Mary Thomas, at

Mail.mary.e.thomas@gmail.com or call Mary at: (208) 964-9357

An INVITATION to Come Together and CONNECT

EDUCATE BE KNOWN AS THE EXPERT YOU ARE AND SHARE THIS KNOWLEDGE. You will be a featured ‘Expert’ once each month, answering questions, sharing informa-tion or updates about your business, or an-nouncing an event.SUPPORT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR BUSI-NESS AND IN OUR COMMUNITY.Come together to support other members - es-pecially our non-profits, be a part of whatis happening in our community, and be of ser-vice. As we Give, we Receive!EXPAND GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND GROW YOURSELF! Get affordable exposure to new customers and learn new practices that will keep you and yourbusiness fresh and exciting. Many are mightier than one! Join, have fun, and be ready to grow.

Baby boomers are turning 65 at the rate of 10,000 per day. When we do, we're eligible to sign up for Medicare. Allsup, a provider of services for those of us who have Medicare plans, has outlined in a newsletter some of the facts we need to know about signing up for Medicare. Taking the right steps at the beginning is crucial -- and difficult because of all the choices that have to be made. When can we sign up? Three months be-fore we turn 65, the month we turn 65, and three months afterward. If you're still working at age 65 and have a group plan through your employer, you might be able to keep that coverage. Check with your employer's healthcare administrator for specific questions. Study the Medicare Part D prescrip-tion-drug plans carefully. There are about 20 to choose from. With Medigap policies, there are around 10. Beware: Medigap doesn't necessarily have to accept you after your initial enrollment period. Enroll on time. If you don't, you could be assessed a penalty of 10 percent for each 12-month period you could have been enrolled in Part B. If you go 63 days without enrolling, you also could be assessed a penalty for Part D.If you have a high income ($85,000 for individu-als, $170,000 for couples) you'll pay increased rates for your premiums for Part B, as well as for drug prescriptions. The income figure to be used is your Modified Adjusted Gross Income from your tax returns two years ago. Your best bet: Begin studying Medicare on your 64th birthday. Go to the Medicare web-site (www.medicare.gov) frequently and become comfortable with all the choices and decisions. Then, when the time comes, you'll know how to handle your Medicare options.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally an-swer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her

column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com.

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Navigating the Medicare Maze

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Why do we take vitamins anyway? Aren’t there enough nutrients in the foods we eat? Well, unless your diet consists primarily of fresh vegetables and fresh fruits, good quality proteins and all are organic, the answer is a resounding NO! Unfortunately, today we live in a world where the nutrients have been processed right out of the foods we eat. In fact, some foods are anti-nutrients – meaning they take more nutrients to process them in our bodies, than the value we receive from them! That’s discouraging. But it’s been happening for a long time now. It started during the first third of the last century when we “refined” flour and sugar to make an inhospitable environment for bugs and to reduce rancidity. The bugs knew there wasn’t enough nutrients left in those processed foods to keep them alive, so they avoided them. Too bad we’re not as smart as bugs! We started acclimating our taste buds to foods which were over-cooked, fried, boxed, canned, dehydrated, pulverized, homogenized, pasteurized - commercialized. I am amazed at the number of people who rarely eat real food anymore! When I counsel with patients, clearly half of them haven’t had a fresh plate of steamed vegetables in months. When they do, it’s either microwaved (rendering the nutrients in them biologically unavailable to the body), or from a restaurant or fast food that is hidden under a hamburger patty or fried in a wok. Vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and yes, fats, are critical to a healthy body. Our body uses them to repair, build, and promote many biological functions that are vital to health. With-out them, slowly over time, our bodies start to break down. The word “degeneration” means that you are breaking down faster than you are rebuilding. We also call this “disease”. Because shelf life is imperative to making a lot of money, the vitamin industry has focused its manufacturing process to that end. Compromising quality for shelf-life – for dollars in their pockets. Most “vitamins” today are really just a compilation of chemicals with fancy names and fancier advertising aimed at convincing the consumer they can’t live without them. While it is true that supplements are vital today if you desire a quality life free of illness, chemicals disguised as vitamins (counterfeits, if you will), are more harmful than helpful. Stop by Vital Health or visit our website at www.vitalhealthandfitness.com for the handout, “4 Ways to Determine if Your Supplements are Made from Chemicals or from Food,” to learn how to identify a quality supplement that will nourish your body.

Vital Vitamins?

Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over 34 years of experience. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic. Visit Dr. Carling’s website at www.vitalhealthand-fitness.com to learn more about Dr. Carling, view a list of upcoming health classes and read other informative articles. Dr. Carling can be reached at 208-765-1994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic.

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Page 7For Advertising Call (334) 505-0674Tidbits® of CDA Page 7SALOME'S STARS

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Taking advice isn't always easy for self-assured Rams and Ewes who think they know what's best. But it wouldn't hurt to listen to what close colleagues have to say.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You know how to balance life's practical aspects with the poetic. This gives you a special edge this week in both your professional endeavors and your personal life.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Focus on keeping a balance between your home-related activities and your workplace responsibilities. Be mindful of both without obsessing over one or the other.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A change in plans is likely as you discover more facts about a possible commitment. Continue to ask ques-tions and, if you're not sure about the answers, demand proof.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Be careful not to let that Leonine pride keep you from seeking wise, experienced counsel before making an impor-tant decision. A family member once again seeks your help.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That surge of Virgo energy drives you to take on more work assignments. Be careful you don't overdo it, or you might find yourself overdone: i.e., burned out.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your de-cision to be upfront with colleagues on a touchy matter causes some consternation at first. But in the end, your honesty wins their trust and admi-ration.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) As in the past, someone again wants to share a secret with you, knowing it will be safe. But do you really want to be this person's confidante? Think about it.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) As one of nature's straight shooters, you seek to correct misconceptions about a project. Do so, of course, but without giving away too much too soon.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Creative pursuits continue to be strong in the gifted Goat's aspect. New friendships can come from sharing these experiences with like-minded art aficionados.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Re-solve lingering grumblings over your way of do-ing things by keeping your mind open to sugges-tions while continuing to show how your plans will work.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The percep-tive Piscean might find that changing course in midstream isn't as workable as it would seem. Explore this option carefully before making a decision.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your willingness to share your love of life's good things brings joy to many, including, of course, yourself.

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He popped the question, you cried, the ring is fantastic and now you have a wedding to plan. Yikes! Don't you worry because www.Ap-pleBrides.com has you covered! Apple Brides is the ultimate resource for brides in the Inland Northwest! From local florists, caterers to plan-ners and DJs its all a click away in our extensive vendor directory. Along with our directory and wealth of ideas we feature real weddings and en-gagement shoots with local couples several days a week where you get to see what real couples in the Inland Northwest are doing for their big day. Maybe you're looking for tips, advice or decor ideas, you'll find everything you need (and then some!) on in our planning section. Think your wedding is pretty fantastic? You or your photographer can submit it to us to be featured on the site for all your friends and family to see! If you're in the midst of planning one of the most important days of your life (or know someone who is) take the guesswork out of planning and visit www.AppleBrides.com.

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OH MY GOSH, NOW WHAT?

LOCAL BIZ NEWS Ever wonder what new businesses are opening where and when? Inland Northwest Business Watch is a local web site covering lo-cal business news and info on business openings and closings. Here are some of the most recent in business openings in the Coeur d' Alene area: Artcolab , a art studio and gallery has opened at 108 N. 4th St in Downtown Coeur d' Alene Construction is beginning on a Winco Foods at the corner of Ramsey and Appleway Shopadily CDA is a new re-sale store now open at 6055 N. Government Way. Studio Ten20 is a new upscale nail salon now open in Riverstone at 2081 N. Main. RV's Northwest has opened a new Coeur d' Alene location at 6520 N. Government Way. Also keep up with regional construction projects a long with the latest happenings from Spokane. Inland Northwest Business Watch can be found at: www.inlandnwbusiness.com Like us on Facebook at:www.facebook.com/inlandnorthwestbusiness-watch

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by Samantha Weaver • It was Founding Father Thomas Jeffer-son who made the following sage observation: "The tax which will be paid for education is not more than the thousandth part of what will be paid to kings, priests and nobles who will rise up among us if we leave the people to igno-rance." • Half of all the world's flower species can be found in South America. • If you're worried about catching a cold from another person, you should be more wor-ried about handshakes than sneezes. • The Hula Hoop was introduced in the United States in early 1958, and the craze rap-idly became one of the biggest in history up to that time. Shortly thereafter, the British Medi-cal Journal blamed an uptick in back, neck and abdominal injuries on the fad. • Though there are an estimated 600,000 words in the English language, only 1,500 to 2,000 words make up 99 percent of all speech in America. • In some parts of Asia, it is the custom to put salt in one's tea. • If you're of a certain age, you might remember that in 1968, Tommy James and the Shondells had a No. 3 hit with the song "Mony, Mony." You might be surprised to learn, though, that the inspiration for the song came from the business world. On Broadway in New York City, atop the 40-story building that housed the Mutual of New York Insurance Company, also known as M.O.N.Y., Tommy James often saw a huge neon sign flashing the short form of the company's name. He evident-ly liked the way it sounded. • Those who study such things say that explorer Christopher Columbus had blond hair.

Thought for the Day: "No sacrifice is worth the name unless it is a

joy. Sacrifice and a long face go ill together." -- Mahatma Gandhi

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DEAR PAW'S CORNER: I recently got a new job, and I need to have someone come and feed my cats and walk the dog because I don't get home until late at night. How can I find a pet sit-ter I can trust? -- Missing My Pets Already

DEAR MISSING: DogVacay.com, a pet board-ing service, recently put out a list of five things you should do when considering a potential pet sitter. Hopefully these will help in your search: • Interview the pet sitter, and have your pet interview him or her as well. See how the sitter and pets interact. • Ask for references at the very least. While pet sitters aren't required to be licensed or insured, they should have references you can contact -- typically other clients. Some pet sit-ters will have a certification through a profes-sional organization like Pet Sitters International, meaning they have taken additional pet-sitting and business courses offered by that organiza-tion. • Ask basic but important questions. Nothing's too trivial for your pets. What time will the sitter come? Where will your dog be walked? What's a typical visit like? • Give the sitter as much info as possible about your pets. Once you've decided to take on a sitter, make sure he or she knows your pets' particular habits, favorite foods, specific medi-cations and when to take them, etc. • Monitor your pets. When you get home, how do your pets react to you? Do you notice behavioral changes? Are they handling your absence well? Pets might not take to a new schedule right away, but if they don't adjust, you may need to consider a new sitter or a different pet-care option.

Send your questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com. Did you know mosquitoes can transmit heartworm larvae to dogs, but fleas don't? Find out more in my new

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Vetting a Pet-Sitter

by Freddy Groves

One of the biggest benefits veterans have is the home loan guaranty program. The Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs website (www.benefits.va.gov) has full details, but here are a few things you need to know if you're considering using it. Benefits: You usually won't need a down payment, the closing costs are limited and can be paid by the seller, you can pay off the loan early without penalty, and you won't be stuck paying private mortgage insurance. The VA doesn't loan you the money, but it stands behind a loan you get from another source. The loan guaranty is insurance to the lender, which can be helpful if you've been turned down by tradi-tional sources. Eligibility: You must have decent credit, sufficient income and a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). The home must be for you to live in. To obtain a COE, you need to have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. To ap-ply for the COE, you'll need VA Form 26-1880. See the VA website for a chart showing the qualifying wartime and peacetime periods, the qualifying active dates and the minimum num-ber of service days required. What You Can Do: Buy a home, build a home, buy and improve a home, install energy-related improvements, buy a manufactured home and/or lot to put it on. Other Types of Loans: Cash-Out Re-finance, which allows you to take the equity from your home for paying off debts, financing school or making improvements to your home; and Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL), which is a refinance program for your existing VA loan. Additionally, there are housing grants to help disabled veterans buy or modify a home.I f you don't have a computer, call the VA for more information about the home loan guar-anty program at 1-800-827-1000.

Freddy Groves regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his col-

umn whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com.

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VA Home Loans Are Great Deal

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Read page 4 for more details on the CONNECT group.