The MoOomlirag ten May 2017 aT Re srcre tag Willow & MissyMay May Dates to Remember Loyalty Day National Teacher Day National Day of Prayer Cinco de Mayo VE Day (1945) Inlemational Migratory Bird Day Mother's Day 19 —_ Endangered Species Day 20 Anmed Forces Day 21 American Red Cress founded (1881) a ‘Ascension Day 2% = Ramadan ear at sundown 2 ‘Memorial Day (observed) 0 ‘Shavuot begins at sundown PGen ens Teacher Appreciation Week is May 1-Nay 5 May is Older Americans Month AMENDMENTS TO THE US. CONSTITUTION (continued) Thirty-three amendments to the United States Constitution have been proposed by the LLS. Congress and sent to the states for ratification since the Constitution was put into: operation on March 4, 1789, Twenty-seven of these, having been ratifiad by the requisite number of states, are part of the Constitution. The first ten amendments were adopted and ratified simultaneously and are known collectively ag the Bil of Rights. Six amendments adopted by Congress and sent to the states have not been ratified by the required number of states. Four are stil lochnically open and pending. ane is closed and has fated by its own terms, and one is closed and has failed by the terms of the resolution propesing it Articla Five of the Uinted States Constitution detailed tie two- step process for amending the nation's frame of government. Amendments must be properly Proposed and Ratified before becoming operative. This procass was designed to strike 4 balance befween the excesses of constant change and (nflexibilty. May 2077 ‘THE MOONLIGHTER. "Wil & Missy" Photo by Jordan Rupert Frost Klossner Swan, inc., Newark Valley, NY ABOUT THE COVER Missy, a free-spirited Blue Heeler, has no worriers or fears. She loves to chase birds, hunt woodchucks, rabbits & squirrels. Willow, being the puppy that she is, laves to get into everything! ‘She doesn't get scolded too much, as she has been through the worst! Al the age of eigh! weeks she broke one of her hind legs, causing her to spend six weeks of her puppy lfe in a crate. Thankfully, she has made a full recovery and has no defects or ‘ssues. She loves to run and ptay with her sister. Both of these dogs are amazing in their own special way & their parents wouldn't change a thing! Tying KARAOKE $ DANE iy’ by Denny & Teresa 729-3232 (We will cover one or more of the ratified amendments in each issue.) The Fourth Amendment Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause as determined by a neutral judge or magistrate. The Fifth Amendment ‘Sets our rules for indictment by grand jury and eminent domain, protects the right to due process, and prohibits selfincrimination and dauble jeopardy. ‘The Sixth Amendment Protects the right to a fair and speedy public trial by jury, including the nights to be notified of the accusations, to confront the accuser, to obtain witnesses and to retain counsel. The Seventh Amendment Provides for the right to trial by jury in certain civil cases, according to common law. ‘= more next monthTHE MOONLIGHTER PRESS P.O. Box 326 Newark Vatiey, NY 13811 (607) 642-3393 (pHone/rax) ‘WWW. MOONUGHTERPRESS.CON PuBLISHERS — EILEEN Morock & ELAYNE DUDEK Visitus:Facebookcam/MoonlightePress ([) Distribution Areas: Newark Valley, Berkshire, Richford, Lisle, ‘Whitney Point, Glen Aubrey, Maine, Owego, Apalachin, Johnson City, Endicott, Vestal, Union Center, Endwell, Binghamton, Nichots, Tioga Center, Barton, Waverly, Candor, Spencer, Van Eten, Ithaca (N¥) and Sayre & Athens (PA) FOR INQUIRIES OR TO PLACE AN AD ‘CALL PUBLISHERS © 607-642-3393. Thought for the Month Eventually, it’s the silences which make the real conversations between friends. Not the saying, but the never needing to say, Margaret Lee Runbeck May 20177 CONTENTS May 2011 ER. VOL Wu, No. 4 a ‘Cower Design 2 ‘Qwego’s Indian Maiden Sa-Sa-Na Loft (part 28) Memories of Catatonk In the 1930's & 40's Annie's Corner... ‘Writing From My Rocke: Battle of Sugar Loaf Hill (Part 11) Senior Scene First Nation Three Amigos .. ‘Our Werld, Our Home .. ‘Animal Heart Tugs .. Hoof, Woof & Whiskers Back On Broad Street - Down Waverly Way .. ‘Our Daily Bread . Mindelips .. Kiribati Diary (chapter 42) Shanghai Adventures (Part 1 ‘Special Short Story (Reminiscence) . Not-So-Gourmet Recipes... Around Town Essential Oils - Then and Now (part 153) Legendarium ~ A Screenplay (Episode &, Part 7) ‘Yet Another One Health & Fitness The Way I See It A.Laughing Matter Puzzle Fun ... ‘What's Happening Poetic License... Miscellancous EEE weuwmaune Home Improvement 10 ‘Car Care Announcements ... B Dining Guide to Area Restaurants Businesses & Services Directory A = Copyright© 2087 by The Moonlighter Press all rights reserved, ‘The Mooniighter revervet te right to reiuse advertning for any remon. (Camera-ready advertising it peeterred. We cannot gusrantee avoidance ff errors cenitdons resulting from rasn-camaera-ready ads, Opinions lexpresied by contributing writers aré not necwitsriy those of the publiher THE MooNLGHTER 4Automotive @ Motoreyde Repair @ Secvicg sree yO 607-687-5335 IL] Both Side Dsive Ownge, NY 13827 Ovwvego’s Indian (Maiden - Sa-Sa-‘Na “loft Compiled and submitted by, ond in loving memory of Morilyn T. Searles Sp NOTE TO READERS... We ran the story of Sa-Sa-Na Loft, Owego’s Indian Maiden in 39 parts, from March 2005 through May 2008. Que to requests to repeat the story, and for the benefit of new readers who missed it the first time, we are re- running the story over several manths. The story was lavingly compiled by Marilyn Searles, who passed away os we were going ta print with the first chapter. We hope she enjoyed reading it in heaven, andis enjoying this encore! (Part 28) LIGHTING OF INDIAN GIRL MONUMENT: Originally written by Patricia Johnston High on a hillside overlooking the Village of Owego and the Susquehanna River a marble shaft pierces the quiet woods-like scene. This monument is a tribute to two cultures anda reminder of two eras of community involvement, In 1852, musical concerts were given in Owego by members of a full-blooded Mohawk family from Ontario, Canada. The Loft trio, a brother and two sisters, used the proceeds of the concerts to educate and Christianize their people, The Lofts were well received, but shortly after leaving Owego, 21-year-old Sa-Sa-Na was killed ina train accident in Deposit, NY. Her brother was persuaded to return her body to Owego for burial. The women of the Owego area started a fund that resulted ina monument being erected in the village cemetery in 1855. As their contribution to, and in conjunction with the Qwego Bicentennial Commission, Tioga American Legion May 2017 Ausiliary coordinated a project to permanently light this historic monument, The cooperation of the Village officials ~ Thoga Electric Supply, the Owego Volunteer Fire Department, Patterson Electric, members of the Owego Federated Garden Club, and many athers — was necessary for the success of this endeavor. Extensive research located Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte who were invited to participate in the lighting ceremony on June 26, 1987. Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth, Brant were guests of the American Legion Auxiliary for the Bicentennial Birthday Party weekend and were as warmly welcomed as their predecessors, the Lofts. The American Legion Auxiliary hosted a reception at the American Legion Home at 263 Front Street, Owego, NY in honor of the Brants and all who aided in this project. Also attending were members of the Bicentennial Commission and the Tioga County Historical Society. Mr. Brant presented the Mahawk Reserve flag to the Historical Society, The Brants were recipients of many aifts from the community. The Auxiliary was presented a portrait of the Loft family by a local citizens’ group. It is a copy of the only known existing likeness of the Indian trio taken at the time of their Owego performance. The Bicentennial events were video-taped and presented to the Historical Society and Indian guests for preservation and information. The Auxiliary members ‘were proud to have contributed to an enduring memory of their community's bicentennial. It is also gratifying ta have rekindled the friendship between the Indian and American cultures. We feel this is a continuation of the community spirit begun many years ago by the women of Owego. To be continued... Adult Truths MapQuest really needs to start their directions on #5, I'm pretty sure 1 Fnow how fo get out of my neighborho DID YOU KROW... Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927) was a spiritualist, activist, politician and author who was the first woman to run for the presidency of the United States, in 1872. ‘THE MooNUGHTER 4MEMORIES OF CATATONK IN THE 1930's & 40's ot By Dick Anderson = Memories of the Past Students of history and those who like to reminisce about the past should visit the Candor Market on Main Street in Candor. if this old building were able to talk, the tales i could tell would brighten your day. Bult soon after a fire destroyed the original building in 1889, it had office space in the front, assembly hall in the back, and meeting rooms on the second floor. Standing in front of the building looking across the street, old timers in their mind's eye can see the railroad station where Tioga State Bank is now located. Passengers could board the train there for trips to Ithaca or Owego while goods and livestock were placed in boxcars for shipment to the market. Directly across the street, the building recently occupied by a law firm was the Fountain Inn Restaurant, a popular eating place in the 30's and 40's, Next to that the building housing a beauty parlor was once @ radio repair shop... in the days before television. The next building was Kilpatrick's Store and Soda Fountain, a very popular hangout for schoo! kids. Standing next to it (now hausing an insurance office) was an A&P Grocery, later a drug store and next to that was Black's Hardware Store, destroyed by fire and is now 3 parking lot. There have been many changes in the makeup of Main Street as well as other areas of the village. But lef's concentrate on the building housing the Candor Market, because it is-0 history book in itself. As you walk into the building, you can almost hear the voices from the past when the post office was there, along with the office of the Town Clerk. The assembly hail in the back was often used for the entertainment of the public, including stage plays, musical programs, political meetings, movies, and even sports events, Stroling through the stare and letting your mind run free, you can almost hear the applause of the crowd for the performances during stage shows, the sounds of movie equipment projecting pictures anta the screen ar the cheering of the crowd during a basketball game, Maybe you can hear some politician expounding his promises and plans, just to get your vole. Thay have all been there and live on in the memories of those who were there during that era. Upstairs, where there is still a stage, probably for the use of the Masons Organization and the Odd Fellows Lodge, both having used it for meetings, or maybe used by a band playing for alocal dance, a popular form of entertainment during that time period. There is even a mysterious door with a small opening or peep hole, possibly for observing those who wished to enter, to be sure they were members of the group and entitled to admittance, or maybe for some sinister kong May 2017 forgotten purpose, For some unknown reason, there was. ‘second stairway to this room, discovered during recent remodeling, Its purpose and use is unknown. This, combined ‘with the peep hole in.a door, makes one wonder. This was ‘during the days af prohibition, Who knows what lurks in the past of both humans and buildings. Sometime around 1945, the building wes converted toa grocery stare by two local investors. Shortly thereafter, it was purchased by two brothers who operated it for several years, ‘eventually sailing if to John LaGeorge and new owned and ‘operated by Teresa Tware. Where once you could hear the cheers of the crowd, the awes and ahs of theater goers and the ‘thumping of a basketball, you can now pick up your week's ‘groceries. if you have never been to this fine grocery market, stop in and look around. Let your mind wander and listen for the memories. Listen for the cheers of the crawd, the awes and ahs of the theater goers or maybe some politician's promises, They are all ‘there, these memories of the past. Talk to Teresa. She foves to ‘discuss the history ofthis fine old building, + Candor MARKET 659-4650 Stare Hours: Mon-Fri 8-8 Sat 8-6; Sun 83 82 Main St. Candor, NY 13743 Redemption Center Hours; Saturdays 8-1 ‘M21 RT, SS CANDOR, NY 1973 “THE MOONLIGHTER 5i 127 Spencer Ave. aaie ‘Owego, NY 607-321-1759 pag eas. Cosmetologist Annie's Corner DON'T MISS THE FUN By Anne O. Stout Our day-to-day lives can bring on stress and challenges, but | recently read some advice ! thought | would share. .Don't let life's woes cover the fun stuff. Have you ever gone through your day so worried, concemed or just plain stressed that you miss something that might have given you a smile, caused you to laugh, or just relax a litle? If you don't know what I am talking about, i's a good sign you have. Humor helps us keep a lighter look at life - like the weather lately with up and dawn temperatures, snow and rain and more - gets-a bit frustrating, | left an office the othar day to go out and see snow falling and | sigh and pull my coat shut. | look up and spot a woman walking toward me wearing a winter coat and knit hal on top, yet shorls and flip flops on bottom, 1 grin to myself, thinking she is ready for whatever comes, On another day | pass a woman getting her jeans and t-shirt soaked in the rain as she walks her dog up the street, What made me grin was the dog had on a rain hat and coat, so he was staying dry. Ironic, eh? Halping at a library used book sale, I watch a woman excitedly purchase six books. She retums an hour later to see if she can swap for some others as she had bought the very sama books she had donated to the sala. We both had a good laugh and she got some other books, but we talked about the busyness of our lives and not taking tima to pay more attention, Recently while shopping, | spotted a young lady whose cell phone was playing, actually dancing in the aisle to the song before answering. Another time at the grocery store, the woman in front of me was unloading her groceries onto the counter when she May 2017 “THE MOONLIGHTER realized she had about 20 boxes af a children’s snack cracker. She looks at her litle daughter who gives her a big grin. The Clerk patiently waits, and the mother grins back and tells her to 90 on and put them in the bag, which makes: the litte girl smile: even bigger. These small, slightly funny moments, can cheer you up and may even stay with you longer if you let them. The trick is nt to be so engrossed in your own challenges and stress that you miss these moments. Pay attention to the world around you, natice people, look up from your phone if you are ane of those who is always engrossed in i. tronic how the cell phone is supposed to have improved communication, yet authorities are afraid we are losing the: ability to talk to and face each other. I's kind of shocking when you fead about people actualy so involved with their phones they have stepped out in traffic. Look up, look around, see who is around you; notice things: that are ing and try to smile more, retax more, and enjoy life. | laughed about something the other day and a total stranger stepped up to me and told me my laugh was contagious; she meant that as a compliment. Made me feel good, especially since | was laughing at something clumsy | had done. a Waiting From My Rocker By Hazel Goodrich We are home...1,282 miles! | didn't think we would ever try that trip-again but family happenings demand getting out of comfort zones at limes. We ware ready to retum. Georgia is 3 beautiful state with sun nearly every day and filled with the charm and culture only the deep south can offer. The flowers and lakes are breathtaking and the people are 80 hospitable; however, it is not New York. We have been homesick almost to a physical degree these past few months, so here we are again, Wedon’ fly snd we didn’t have a lot of “shut? to bring back (we thought), so with the help of some really good fends and their truck, it was a one-shot deal. | wil once more be digging in good old Yankee dirt, planting goad old Yankee veggies and flowers a The traffic was pretty bad and we saw a couple of really serious accidents but God is so good to us, we were never in danger, tha roads were dry and the sun shone all day nearly every day. People think we are crazy for moving back, but that old saying, “You can take the girl out of New York, but you can’t lake New York out af the gir’ is so true! See you in the plant section! God bless!THE BLOODIEST BATTLE OF ALL" SS ‘Sugar Loaf Hill was 4 small, insignificant-looking mound, barely ‘50/foet high and about 300 yards Jong, situated on the southam end of Ohinawa. It was part of a triangle ‘of strongpoints set up by the Japanese defenders designed to delay and demage the attacking American forces. The struggle for Sugar Loaf lasted 10 days; it was fought under the worst possible conditions -.a driving rain that never seemed fo slacken, day or night. Newsweek called Sugar Loaf ‘the mos! critica! Jocal battie of the war." Time described a company of Marines - 270 men - aesauitting the hill, They failed: fewer than 30 returned. Fletcher Pratt. the miltary historian, wrote that the battle was unmatched in the Pacific war for “closeness and desperation.” Casualties were almost unbelievable: In the 22nd and 29th Marine regiments, two out of every three men fell. The struggle forthe dominance of Sugar Loaf was probably the costliest engagement in the history af the Marine Corps. But by early evening on May 18, as night thickened over the embattled armies, the 29th Marines: had taken Sugar Loaf, this time for keeps. When Sugar Loaf was finally secured on May 18, it had cost 2,600 Marine and about 2,500 Japanese dead. SUGAR LOAF HILL (Part 11) The Killing Ground on Okinawa, Japan (1945) [Printed with permission from the author, who wishes to remain anonymous) Further down the form, again with shadows, | could see creases appearing to form the likeness of a gown. The form, or image, was not full length to me because of the position | was laying in; | had to look up from the ditch below. It stayed brilliant for some time and made no movement. | had watched it form, develop and remain in a statue-like position. At times it did appear to decrease and expand as if breathing in and out. It had no facial features, only a darkness where a face could have been. It finally began to decrease in size. Starting from the sides then from the bottom up and top down until | began seeing the outline of the tree trunk. (Note: | know from time to time my mind had been playing tricks on me. What | had seen could have come from stress, imagination, or | could have been hallucinating. But what | saw was very real and something | will never forget.) | was still staring at the trunk when suddenly I thought felt something moving on my stomach. My first thought was that the man laying across me was moving his fingers to let me know he was. “alive.” May 2017 Whispering, | asked..."Are you alive?” He didn't answer. Working my fingers to his side ! began poking him and again asked if he was alive. No answer. He had to be alive! felt him movel | began thinking he had been playing dead and now he was moving to let me know he was OK. | Waited for a few minutes then came to my senses and knew he was dead. | whispered down to Lt. Greene, “How you doing?” No answer. | nodded off again and began dreaming of water. | wanted water, a sip, a taste, anything wet! Then | wanted to move some part of me. Very slowly I began sliding my left hand off my chest and down to the ground. | cupped a hand full of dirt and squeezed it. Then | rubbed the flat of my hand slowly around In the dirt when I felt something cool; it was a spent cartridge casing. Possibly from the machine gun that had been firing fram over my head. | cupped the shell in my fist for a moment, then letit go. As! was bringing my hand back to my chest, ‘heard faint music followed by a vibrating hum. Whispering to noone in particular, | asked, "Who's playing music?” “It’s me (Lt. Greene)...it’s my Jew's harp,” He was: plunking 3 Jew’s harp softly. tasked him to stop, but he plunked on for a few moments, then stopped. Again, nothing happened. At that moment the man on my right began moaning and mumbling samething. They were bath active for a few minutes and finally quieted down, After having the sun in my face all afternoan, | could see it was beginning to go behind me. | thought it to be around 4:00. I started thinking of what | could do after it got dark, Physically, | know | couldn't walk er run, | was stiff, weak, thirsty and scared. | was wandering if there would be another attempt to reach us when all hell suddenly broke lose. Shelling, machine gun, rifle fire, the drone of planes overhead had alll started up again, | was hoping they wouldn't strike the area around us. 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Except for strong headwinds that stowed ils progress, the Atlantic crossing of the Hindenburg was otherwise unremarkable until the airship attempted an early-evening landing at Lakehurst three days The Hindenburg later on May 6. ‘over Manhattan, New York on May 6, 1937, Around 7:00pm local time, at an altitude of 650 feet, the Hindenburg made its final ‘spproach to the Lakehurst Naval Air Station. This was to be a high landing, known as a flying moor, because the airship would drop its landing ropes and mooring cable at a high altitude, and then be winched down to the mooring mast, ‘AL7-25pm local time, the Hindenburg caught fre and quickly became engulfed in lames. As the tal of the Hindenburg crashed inta the ground, a burst of flame came out ofthe nose. Of the 97 people on board (36 passengers and 61 crewmen), there were 35 fatalibes (13 passengers and 22 crewmen). One worker on the graund was also killed, raising the final death toll to 36. ‘The disaster was the subject of spectacular newstee! ‘coverage, photographs, and Herbert Morison's recorded radio eyewitness reports from the landing field, which were broadcast the next day. A variety of hypotheses have been put forward for both the cause of ignition and the: initial fuel for the ensuing fire. The incident shattered public confidence in the aiant, passenger-carrying rigid airship and marked the abrupt end of the airship era ‘THE MooNUGHTER 8HANDYMAN 4 SENIORS, INC. Al your home maintenance and repairs NO DEPOSITS REQUIRED ALL IN-HOME SENIOR CARE SERVICES * Bath Assistance + Meal Preparation * Geaning * Shopping, etc John Jacaby M.C. * Valerie Jacoby C.N.A, (Ucensed & Insured) 888-540-0320 i: el Handyman4seniors.com Balderdash: A rapidly receding haitline SENIOR SCENE Tioga. 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" hy In the 1800s, Indians no longer seemed politically or economically Ot] ferences, and to necessary, so Americans tended to emphasize the beset see those differences as inferior. Thomas Jefferson was the American president the most fascinated with Indians. On one hand, he could emphasize the similarities and encourage people to form as one, and all be Americans (though, in Jefferson's view, becoming Americans meant drastic changes for the Indians), On the other hand, he could back ruthless war against Indians resistant to authority, seeking to entangle them in debt and so depriving them of their lands. Carpet + Vinyl + Ceramic + Hardwood + Laminate Interior & Exterior Paint & Stain Professional Installation & FREE Estimates! Jeffersonian philanthropy was as real as Jeffersonian animosity, but ultimately, in different ways, both envisioned the disappearance of the Indian. By the mid 1800s, the precariously balanced middle ground became actively abandoned, OME OF THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS CEMETERIES omeawiooots | MICHAEL SANTORE = INSURANCE ee Buenos Aires, Argentina La Recoleta is'an Imposing expanse of labyrinthine alleys between mausoleums and vaulted tombs. The cemetery is made up of 6,400 tombs spread over 13,5 acres, Notable Ghosts: Eva Perdn, boxer Luis Angel Firpo Deir eet ea eda) Insider Tip: it’s easy to get lost here, so don't forget a Change is difficult, but often essential to survival, map. May 2017 ‘THe MoonusHTER nJust as no two people are alike, we believe no two services are alike. hich ix why we offer at infinite: ave! aflowclable variety ‘of fnncral or ereunation opmions, Weeven invite son to sade your cu perscual (ouch. Fhe Cooley Family MacPherson Funeral Home ‘Sutfin Funeral Chapel werwumacphersonfimeraitome.com www sutfinteneraichapel com Three Amigos. Compiled and submitted by Roger and Esther Guimond in memory of Sharon E. Lounsbury Note to Readers: This is the first part of a six-part series encompassing the adventures of the three amigos while on vacation in Europe in June 1968, The three amigos were myself, my wife Esther, and our cousin Sharan Lounsbury who was and still remains our “best friend.” Sadly, Sharon passed sway in July 2002 due to cancer. We A VISIT TO ROME it was in June 1968 when my wife, Esther, and cousin, Sharon Lounsbury, and | began a hree-week vacation in Europe. Our goal was to visit many italian cities and other points of interest in Germany, Austria, France, Monaco, Nice, Switzerland and other places that are not readily recalled (senior moment). We packed our luggage and ourselves into a seven-year-old Volkswagen Beetle. You can imagine the extreme claseness elt in that.car, It coughed and sputtered all over Europe, but we made it! We arrived in Rome and decided to spend at least three days. There was so much to see and do. Wisits were made ta the Coliseum and Trevi Fountain and other points of interest that escape my mind. All of our visits were done by walking and we {id lots of that. Trevi Fountain inspired the hit song, "Three Coins in the Fountain,” and it was in a scene from a 1950's mavie, "Roman Holiday.” The Coliseum is awesome. One can imagine the gladiator battles fought to the death, the chariot races and the lions searching the endless mazes for food (slaves), etc. May 2077 We spent our evenings doing what most Romans enjoy doing after they have supped ~ strolling the streets. It was loads of fun, very entertaining, and we would stop to get a bite to eat at the outdoor cates. It was on the third day that we decided to stroll through Vatican City, St. Peter's Square, and into the cathedral. There's so much to see. Upon our arrival at St. Peter's Basilica, Sharon and Esther were politely informed that they must caver their heads before being allowed to enter. Fumbling through their handbags, they were able to find a handkerchief for each of them. The handkerchiefs were acceptable head coverings. The walk into the church was breathtaking. We were in awe of the Sistine Chapel and the many, many paintings by Michelangelo. It was AWESOME and we were amazed by how one man could paint such beauty that was s0 easy an the eyes. All of it dane or the ceiling of the church. Truly AMAZING! We did get «a bit of stiff neck walking around and looking at the paintings above us. The stiffness was worth it. We didn’t get to have an audience with the Pape (forgot to make an appointment), It was Pope Paul Vi. So we went to the Catacombs. The Catacombs is in the basement of the church and is where all former Pones are buried, Didn't see any skulls, but their papal attire was there. Each Pope's tomb was open for all to see —kind of eerie. ‘The inside of St. Peter's is HUGE! I'm not sure that you could walk it all in one day. Vatican City, which encompasses St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica, isa most impressive sight to visit, Just strolling around and looking at everything was most interesting and intellectually stimulating. We would without hesitation, if possible, return to Rome again. There is $o much more to see and do and we just didn’t have the time with more places to visit in Italy, France, Germany and Austria. “The Three Amiges - Reger, Esther and Sharon Never Give Up — Inspirational Stories Charles Schultz had every cartoon he submitted rejected by his high school yearbook staff. Oh, and Walt Disney wouldn't hire him, ‘THe MooNUSgHTER RBOUR WORLD, OUR HOME LIGHTHOUSE 6 Erie Land Light Erle, Pennsylvania ‘The Erie Land Light, also known 2s the Old Presque iste Light, is a ighthouse on the shore of Lake Erie in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is one of the three lighthouses in Ene, ‘along with the Presque Isle Light and the North Pier Light ‘The lighthouse is situated on the bluffs overiooking the lake in Lighthouse Park east of downtown Erie. The lighthouse was originally constructed in 1818, becoming one of the firs! to be built by the United States on the Great Lakes. The tower was replaced in 1851 for the first time: in 1858, due to its poor foundations and soa quality, it sank into the ground. The current structure was built in 1867 and remained in service until 1880, Hl was reactivated five years ater before being permanently decommissioned in 1899. Both he lenses and lantem were eventually removed, The Erle Land Light was sold to the city of Erie in 1934. i was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The Erie Land Light consists of a sandstone tower and a small, one-story building attached to the tower's southam side; the entire structure was constructed from Berea sandstone ined with brick. The Bghthouse tower is 48 feet 10 inches with a diameter of 19 fest tapering to 14 feet. The interior diameter of the tower is 6 feet and contains a cast iron spiral staircase with 89 steps. The baloony where the lantern room sits is 16 fect wide. The structure attached to the tower is B feet 1 inches wide, 16 feet 3 inches long, and 16 feet 5 inches tall, tis separated from the tower by 7-foot -tall steel doors. vagy FEATURE ° T ‘THE CHEETAH Built more fixe greyhounds than typical cats, cheetahs are adapted for brief but intense bursis of ‘speed. They have wiry bodies and ‘small heads. Their coats are golden of yellawish, embellished with many small black spots, and their taits are long with a few black bands and sometimes a white tip. Black stripes run from their eyes down to the corners of their mouths, The Smithsonian Conservation Bialagy Institute is one of five ceriters participating in research to boost the captive cheetah population as part of the Conservation Centers for Species Survival (C282). May 2017 U.S. NATIONAL PARKS - CELEBRATING 100 YEARS CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK OREGON fs er Established in & ea 1902, Crater Lake = National Park is the {ifth-oldest national park in the U.S. and the only national park in ‘Gregon, The park encompasses the caldera of Crater Lake, a remnant of a destroyed volcano, Mount Mazama, and the hills and forests, ‘About 400,000 years ago, Mount Mazama began its existence in much the same way as the other mountains of the High Cascades, as overlapping shield volcanoes, Over ime, alternating layers of lava flows and pyroclastic irws built up Mount Mazama until it reached about 11,000 feet in height. After period of dormancy, Mazama became active again, Around 5700 8C, Mazama collapsed into itsetf during a tremendous volcanic eruption, losing 2,500 to 3,500 feet in height. The cefuplion formed a large caldera that was filed in ever about 740 years, forming a beautful lake with adeep blue hue, known today as Crater Lake, The laka is 1,949 feet deep at its deepest point, which makes i the deepest lake in the United States, the ‘second-deepest in North America and the ninth-deepest in the world, This National Park encompasses 183,224 acres (286,29 sq mi). Crater Lake has no streams flowing into or out of it. All water that enters the lake is eventually lost from ‘evaporation or subsurface seepage. The lake's water commonly has a striking blue hue, and the lake is re-filed entirely from rect precipitation in the form of snow and rain, This image is of the Monkey Head Nebula, which is basically a star factory. This region specifically lies about 6,400 Eght-years from Earth MONARCH BUTTERFLY Monarchs are one of the most easily recognized and beloved butterfies with their distinct orange ‘and black wings. These essential pollinators are in rapid dectine because of the disappearance of milkweed. To continue your support as we work together to protect nature and all living things, try planting a litle makweed in your garden THE MooNUGHTER aKrrry Quote Cats don’t belong to people. They beleng to places. ~ Wright Marri And THIS righthere, people, is ‘why you should Pe adopt! Shelter dogs need jove and show love, aswell as gratitude! WARD & VAN SCOY, INC. Owego,NY Gerkshire, NY 1-800-676-2712 “THE FEED SPECIALISTS” FEED = FARM SUPPLIES SEED = FERTILIZER SERVING FAMILY FARMS AND. BACKYARD HOBBYISTS SINCE 1925 May 207° Rolf Rolf was either the smartest dog in history ‘of the center of a scam that fooled a nation—specificaly Nazi Germany. Either way, then, he was preity awesome According to the Nazis, Rovf could tk. To put this into context, the Nazis backed a Jot of hat-brained schemes during World War il, and one of the most halr-brained was trying to train an army of super- intelligent dogs to share their ideals The smartest of these “super dogs” was Rolf, Apparentiy, Reif was able to talk by tapping his paw against a board and using a sort af special dog Marse cade to communicate with humans, It was using this code that he was able to converse, appreciate poetry, express his pride in the Nazi regime, and vent his blinding hatred of the French. Apparently, he even expressed an interest i joining the war effort and fighting on the front ines. We don't expect you to believe that a dog could talk, but Hitler certainty did. He took a great interest in Ro and history's greatest monster wasting time on the ridiculous nation that the Nazis had created the world’s first racist dog could only possibly be a good thing, (Casur had been a constant ‘companion to Nehmat Ilhan when illness left him paralyzed, But when the 79-year-old died at a hospital in Bursa, Turkey, the fitie dog was visibly sad. He even had his head bowed at the foot of his owner's coffin, and led the way in the procession to Camry the coffin ta the funeral. Mehmet's son, Al, says Cesur goes every day to the cemetery where Mehmet is buried to visit the grave on his own. Cesur will now live with Al He is upset, but is in good shape and hopetully, will someday be happy again ‘THe MooNUGHTER Every dog lover knows that our animals love us evotedly and wholeheartedly....and from the litle town of Arta, in northwest Greece comes yet more prool, When 80-year-old Georgios Vitsios died in January this year he was buried in the local cemetery..that’s where his dog Whitey now lives, sleeping on her dead owner's grave. Townsfolk say Georgios adopted Whitey when she was a puppy and they became inseparable in the year before Georgios died. Even death could not end the love affair, because after the burial, Whitey went and laid down on her master’s grave ‘and refused to move. A volunteer from a local volunteer animal welfare organization took Whitey homa, but she escaped and retumed to the tomb. At first she was depressed, did not eat for days and barely moved from her master's grave. But now sha seems to have adopted all the departed souls in the cemetery and cheerfully bounds around, always retuming to her master’s grave,Hoof, Woof and Whiskers ¥ By Diana Oliver and Satay Fiont LITTER BOX OPTIONS. Many cat owners complain that their cat has either stopped using the litter box or is missing the box when he/she ‘goes.’ Below are a few things to consider when trying to solve a liter box problem. A velerinary visit should be first, Many cats stop using the litter box because they have a bladder infection and associate the pain of urinating with the box. Elderly cats may have arthritis anid can no longer climb stairs to get ta a litter box Neuter your male cat to discourage territorial spraying! marking. Marking behavior is aso a sign of stress. Identify and try to reduce or eliminate the stress. Some cats don't like scented litter. Try unscented litter. Other cats don't ike a particular texture. Try diferent types of liter to see if the cat prefers the feel of one over the ather on his. paws, Move the liter box to a psivate lacation where he/she won't be bothered during potty time, Kittens should be kept in a small area with their box until hey understand correct litter box behavior. Don't put the box near their food or water. Multiple cats mean multiple litter boxes in different areas of the home. Some kitties don't like to share, Some cats don't like the smell of cleaners, Try using a litter box liner to reduce the need for stinky cleaners and make cleaning the litter box a one minute trip to the gachage can. Keep the box clean PUPPY POTTY TRAINING One of the main reasons a dog loses its home isa falure to be housetrained. We would Eke to offer some ideas that might make house training easier for you and for your dog. To train your puppy to "go" outside, you wil have to lear his signals, such as walking around in circles, or whimpering, or an anxious expression, Onioe you understand what he is taling you, you will beable to quickly take him outside. Don’ forget the treats to reward him (or her far being $0 good. Successful house-breaking also depends on schedules. Schedule his meals on a regular basis, and schedule potty trips outdoors right fier meals, Algo, take him out fist thing in tha moming, ight afer naps, when you arrive home, and last thing at night. There will be accidents. Never punish if you don't catch him in the act and even then just a firm “No! is all you should do. The important thing is reward when doing the right thing and in this case the reward should be immediately after going potty outside and before he is distracted by something else, Puppies want to please you. Patience, praise and more praise when he gets it right, the answee May 2017 Other house training aids are dog crates to prevent accidents when you arent home and Potty Pads which are-used as an alternative to going outside. Check pet stores and online catatogs for both toms To ask questions Deni of st: please sand your questions fo moonlighterpress@gmall cam (put pet questions’ inthe subject ne). a THE WAIT & OVER! April the giraffe, whose lengthy pregnancy captivated thousands, finally gave birth to a baby calf Saturday, 7 ‘April 15th at Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, NY, ending weeks of waiting 'S for many who kept up with April through the zo0's livestream, The baby calf plopped out of its mom around 9:50am. Itwiggled on the ground before sitting up, Within an hour of birth, the calf was standing. ‘Al the time of the birth, about 1.2 million people watched live on YouTube and nearly 750,000 watched trom the z00's Facebook page: Apfil had been pregnant for about 16 months, The calf likely won't stay long at Animal Adventure with its mom and dad. Aer Apel has raised her baby naturally and it has weaned itself ater 6-12 months, it will move on to another facility for safety purposes. ‘The birth of a baby giraffe is a big deal, considering they are “vulnerable” to extinction. Giraffe population has dipped about 40% over the last three decades, according ta the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. ANOTHER GIRAFFE! ‘Creative snow giraffe by vary talented and artistic Riegel family ‘on the front lawn of ‘their home on So. Main St. in Newark Valley after the March snowfall, “THE MOONLIGHTER 1SDanielle's birthday May 8%! (and bring a gift!) 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