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Answers on Page 7 Answer on page 7 Solution puzzle on page 7 ANEMONE ASTER AZALEA BEGONIA BLOOM CARNATION CHRYSANTHEMUM DAFFODIL DAHLIA DAISY DANDELION HYDRANGEA IRIS LAVENDER LILY MARIGOLD ORCHID PEONY POPPY ROSE SNAPDRAGON SUNFLOWER TULIP ZINNIA ALL IN BLOOM WORD SEARCH PAW’S CORNER By Sam Mazzotta 1. TELEVISION: What is the name of the community college in the sitcom “Community”? 2. GEOGRAPHY: Which two countries in South America are landlocked? 3. HISTORY: Where did the effective end of the Civil War take place? 4. U.S. STATES: Which state comes first alphabetically? 5. FOOD & DRINK: What is an affogato? 6. MOVIES: Which movie features the character Inigo Montoya? 7. ENTERTAINERS: What is singer/songwriter Taylor Swift’s middle name? 8. ANATOMY: What is the smallest organ in the human body? 9. LITERATURE: Which fantasy novel (later made into an HBO series called “Game of Thrones”) features a place called Winterfell? 10. GEOLOGY: What is the most malleable metal? (c) 2024 King Features Synd., Inc. Answers on page 7 Keeping your pet healthy on a tight budget DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a dog and a cat, and my last vet visit cost over $300. It’s incredibly difficult to pay for vet care on top of the ridiculous cost of housing, grocery prices and my own health care costs. How can I keep pet care affordable? -- John in Newton, Massachusetts DEAR JOHN: Pet care can be quite pricey, and I know you want the best for your dog and cat. I just laid out a few hundred dollars for my senior cat’s checkup and tests, so I feel your pain. The Humane Society of the United States has some good information about cost-saving options, discounted veterinary services and ways to stretch out payments: www.humanesociety.org/resources/areyou-having-trouble-affording-your-pet. One interesting avenue is veterinary colleges. Today, almost every state has at least one school of veterinary medicine, and many operate low-cost clinics. Check the town hall or municipal website for upcoming shot clinics. These are held in many communities at least once a year at an easy to access location (like a pet store) and offer required vaccinations at a very affordable cost. Some clinics also offer microchip services and pet wellness exams for a few dollars more. Finally, if you have the means and just want to get your budget under control, take a look at pet insurance. There are a number of companies providing this service, with several coverage options -- including reimbursing the cost of annual exams and vaccinations, as well as care for unplanned injuries and illnesses. Coverage varies, and it’s important to read the fine print and compare plans closely, but it can really help keep unexpected costs from derailing your checking account. Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2024 King Features Synd., Inc. Solution puzzle on page 8 Q: Why can’t you ever trust atoms? A: They make up everything! 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Pele was raised in poverty, earning money by working in tea shops. At age 16, he signed a professional contract with the Santos Football Club, and by the end of his first year, was the top scorer in the league. Pele spent 19 seasons with Santos before retiring from Brazilian football. He spent 1975 to 1977 with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League. Pele had 1,281 career goals in 1,363 games, leading to being voted Athlete of the Century in 1999. • Whatever happened to Virginia Dare? Recorded as the first English child born in the Americas, she vanished without a trace from the new Roanoke Island settlement. In April, 1587, a fleet of ships carrying 150 men, women, and children set sail with the hopes of establishing the first permanent English settlement in the New World. Twenty-seven days after their arrival in August of that year, Virginia was born to the daughter of the island’s governor, John White. The colonists were critically short of supplies, so White returned to England just nine days after his granddaughter’s birth, resolving to return as quickly as possible. A war between Spain and the British prevented the governor from returning to Roanoke. By the time White arrived on Roanoke, on Virginia’s third birthday in 1590, the colonists had all mysteriously disappeared into thin air. The only sign of their occupation was the word “Croatoan” carved on a fence post, and the letters “Cro” carved on a tree. It’s speculated that the Roanoke settlers had been taken in by friendly Croatoan tribesmen, but no trace was ever found. • Notable firsts in the world of photography include the first photograph, the first color photograph, and the first selfie. Frenchman Joseph turn the page one more time! Tidbits® For advertising rates call 716.807.7729 of Niagara Region Page 3
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July 17 Wrong Way Corrigan Day July 18 Chrysanthemum Day July 19 Flitch Day July 20 National Lollipop Day July 21 Get to Know Your Customers Day July 22 Spoonerism Day July 23 National Day of the Cowboy 1.How many hotels are operated on the Disneyland grounds, owned by Disney? 2.Name the only Disneyland ride to hang from the ceiling? 1. Name the most visited theme park in all of Europe. 2. What part of Disneyland contains the “Big Thunder Mountain Railroad” and “Tom Sawyer Island”? 3.What is the name of the transportation system throughout Disneyland? 4. What ride beings in Space Port where guests board a rocket? 5. Where would a visitor find “Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride” and “Peter Pan’s Flight”? “What youngster has not dreamed of flying with Peter Pan over moonlit London, or tumbling into Alice’s nonsensical Wonderland?” -- Walt Disney TOMORROWLAND RLOOTDOANWM A second California Disney theme park, California Adventure, opened in 2001 on the site that had functioned as Disneyland’s parking lot for over 40 years. Did you hear about the family who got stuck on Peter Pan’s Flight for over 3 hours? Apparently, their vehicle would nevernever land. Walt Disney has received more Academy Awards and nominations than any other person in history – 22 Awards and 59 nominations between 1932 and 1969. Financial and Legal Resources for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren FINANCEL AND LEGAL REsOURcES (conti’d) (cont’d at top of next column under United Healthcare ad) cost exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income for the year. And there’s even education-related tax credits that can help your grandkids go to college, like the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit. In addition to the tax credits and deductions, if you’re unmarried you may qualify for “head of household” status when you file your tax return, which has a higher standard deduction and a lower tax rate than you would filing as a single. Legal Help If you haven’t already done so, you should also talk to an attorney to discuss the pros and cons of obtaining legal guardianship, custody or adoption. Without some sort of legal custody, you may not be eligible for many of the previously listed financial assistance programs, and there can be problems with basic things like enrolling your grandkids in school or giving a doctor permission to treat them. For help locating affordable or free legal assistance, visit FindLegalHelp.org, or call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 for referrals. Also see GrandFamilies. org, a clearinghouse resource that offers information on financial assistance, adoption, foster care and more. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any programs that you can refer me to that financially help grandparents who are raising their grandkids? I’m raising two of my grandchildren and could use some help. Tapped Out Tonya, Dear Tonya, Money is a common problem for the nearly 2.4 million U.S. grandparents who are raising their grandchildren today. To help with the day-to-day expenses, there are a wide variety of programs and tax benefits that can make a big difference in stretching your budget. Here’s where to look for help. Financial Assistance For starters, find out whether your family qualifies for your state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, which may include cash assistance, food benefits, utility bill assistance and free or lowcost daycare. Or, if your household income is too high to qualify as a family, ask about the “child-only grant” for just the grandkids support alone. Also, check to see if you’re eligible for foster care payments as a relative caregiver, or if your state offers any additional programs like guardianship subsidies, non-parent grants or kinship care. Adoption assistance payments are also available to adopted grandchildren with special needs. To inquire about these programs, contact your state’s TANF program and/or state Department of Human Services. See ACF.hhs.gov/ofa/map/about/help-families for contact information. You also need to see if your grandkids are eligible for Social Security, including benefits for dependent children, survivor benefits or SSI – visit SSA.gov or call 800-772-1213. And find out if they’re eligible for free/low-cost health or dental coverage through your state’s Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program – InsureKidsNow.gov or 877-543-7669. You can also use Benefits.gov, the official benefits website of the U.S. government that has a screening tool to help you identify the programs that you and your grandchildren may be eligible for and will direct you to the appropriate agency to apply. Tax Benefits In addition to the financial assistance programs, there are also a range of tax benefits that you may qualify for too like the Earned Income Tax Credit or EITC which is available to those with moderate to low incomes, and the Child Tax Credit which is worth $2,000 per dependent child under age 17. If you’re working, and are incurring childcare expenses in order to work, there’s a Child and Dependent Care Credit that can help. And, if you’ve legally adopted your grandkids, there’s an Adoption Tax Credit that provides a federal tax credit of up to $16,810 in 2024. You can also deduct medical and dental expenses if you and your dependent grandchildren’s healthcare Paul Post Committed to supporting your Medicare experience Call Me Today for an In-Home Appointment 585-640-8550 Committed, Personal, one on one, assistance! Every Tuesday Dale Asssociation 9:30am - 12pm 33 Ontario St., Lockport Every Wednesday YMCA 10am - 12pm 5873 Snyder Dr., Lockport Visit either of these walk-in locations SUNDAY ELK’S CLUB #41 6791 N Canal Rd • Lkpt DOORS OPEN 5:30pm BINGO @ 7pm GAMES FIRST 4 SUNDAYS OF EVERY MONTH JUNE 9th 2024 IS NEXT GAME SHEARING • BENDING • DRILLING • MACHINING New Steel (All Shapes & Sizes) - cut to size while you wait! 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A pair of Englishmen took three separate black-andwhite photos of the ribbon, using separate filters of blue, green, and red, then superimposed the three together. Although the word “selfie” didn’t make it to dictionaries until 2002, in 1839, a Philadelphia photographer turned on his camera, ran into the frame, stood still for the necessary one-minute exposure time, then hurried back to close the camera lens. • It didn’t take long after the introduction of automobiles for a pedestrian to be hit and killed by one. The Anglo-French Motor Carriage Company was giving demonstration rides at London’s Crystal Palace in August, 1896, when 44-year-old Bridget Driscoll walked into the auto’s path and became the first fatality of its kind. A witness reported that the automobile was being driven at “a reckless pace, in fact, like a fire engine.” The car’s speed was 4 mph (6.4 km/hr). Earlier that year, another Englishman was the first in the world to receive a speeding ticket. Motorist Walter Arnold refused to be apprehended, leading police on a fivemile chase after they began pursuing him on bicycles. When Arnold finally pulled over, he was cited for going four times over the speed limit, racing along at 8 mph (12.8 km/hr), which is probably why the police were able to keep him in their sights. Tidbits® Page 4 of Niagara Region For advertising rates call 716.807.7729
Before heading to buy something new, first check your local thrift store, Craigslist, Freecycle, or BuyNothing group. A nearlynew item can often be found, saving you money and keeping an item out of the landfill. Answers on page 7 Solution on page 8 Solution Puzzle on Page 8 Answer on Page 7 Solution puzzle on page 8 512 Main Street Medina, New York 14103 585.798.5815 [email protected] Susan Fuller-owner 3038 Ewings Road Newfane, NY 14108 716.778.0026 [email protected] Come check it out or give us a call. Pick up and delivery are available. We have a LARGE selection of plants to choose from 9 to 6 Mon. through Sat., Sunday 10 to 5 FRUIT TREES AVAILABLE BEAUTIFUL BODY: THE STOMACH • The J-shaped stomach sits in the body’s upper abdomen on the left side of the body, connected at the top to a muscle at the end of the esophagus and connected to the small intestine at the bottom. It’s just a temporary storehouse for food before the food is passed into the small intestine. Food arrives in the stomach from the esophagus, and the stomach begins producing acids and digestive enzymes to break down the food into smaller particles. Food remains in the stomach for two to four hours while it’s being broken down and prepared for digestion. • The cardia is the top part of the stomach where the food from esophagus empties into the stomach. It contains a valve that prevents the food from traveling back up. Undigested food is stored in the fundus before it passes to the middle part of the stomach, called the corpus, where food is processed and digested. Just below the corpus lies the antrum where the food is held until the stomach is ready to send it off to the small intestine. The pylorus at the bottom controls when and how the stomach’s contents move to the intestine. • The hydrochloric acid produced by the stomach is strong enough to burn skin, and to dissolve bones and even some metals. How does the stomach manage to survive? The lining of the stomach is protected by the gastric mucosa, a thick layer of mucus secreted by the stomach. The mucus coats the stomach walls, acting as a protective barrier to keep gastric acid from damaging the tissue. The cells in the stomach lining are constantly being replaced, and the lining is completely renewed every few days. Occasionally, the acid can leak out into the esophagus, which has no protective mucus layer, resulting in that burning feeling we call heartburn. • Occasionally, gastric acid eats away at the stomach’s protective mucous lining, producing open sores, or ulcers, that can cause internal bleeding. A bacterial infection can cause the ulcer as it eats into the stomach lining. Severe physiological stress, such as illness or injury, can change the body’s PH balance, which will increase stomach acid, increasing the chance of ulcers. • Up to 50% of ulcers are caused by the overuse of NSAIDs, “non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,” such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. These medications irritate the stomach lining and inhibit the chemicals that protect and (continued on next page) Tidbits® For advertising rates call 716.807.7729 of Niagara Region Page 5
of niagara region The Neatest Little Paper Ever Read® Published Weekly by: Toby Publishing, Inc. Lockport, NY 14094 For more information on being part of our next weekly issue / ad rates.... Call or Text us at: 716.807.7729 or 716.957.0836 e-mail us at: [email protected] Q: What kind of vehicles do Disney characters drive? A: Minnie-vans 1. 3 2. “Peter Pan’s Flight” 1. Disneyland Paris 2. Frontierland 3. The Monorail 4. Space Mountain 5. Fantasyland David Hasselhoff 7/17/52 Vin Diesel 7/18/67 Vikki Carr 7/19/41 Carlos Santana 7/20/47 Jon Lovitz 7/21/57 Selena Gomez 7/22/92 Daniel Radcliffe 7/23/89 Home of “Mission to Mars,” “Space Mountain,” and “Finding Nemo Voyage” 3rd Quarter 2016 Week 30 Looking for a natural weed killer for your garden? White vinegar is an effective and earth-friendly broadleaf weed killer, as is lemon juice. You can also apply a strong salt water solution to those pesky weeds that appear in the cracks of your driveway or sidewalk pavers. July 17 Wrong Way Corrigan Day July 18 Chrysanthemum Day July 19 Flitch Day July 20 National Lollipop Day July 21 Get to Know Your Customers Day July 22 Spoonerism Day July 23 National Day of the Cowboy 1.How many hotels are operated on the Disneyland grounds, owned by Disney? 2.Name the only Disneyland ride to hang from the ceiling? 1. Name the most visited theme park in all of Europe. 2. What part of Disneyland contains the “Big Thunder Mountain Railroad” and “Tom Sawyer Island”? 3.What is the name of the transportation system throughout Disneyland? 4. What ride beings in Space Port where guests board a rocket? 5. Where would a visitor find “Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride” and “Peter Pan’s Flight”? “What youngster has not dreamed of flying with Peter Pan over moonlit London, or tumbling into Alice’s nonsensical Wonderland?” -- Walt Disney TOMORROWLAND RLOOTDOANWM A second California Disney theme park, California Adventure, opened in 2001 on the site that had functioned as Disneyland’s parking lot for over 40 years. Did you hear about the family who got stuck on Peter Pan’s Flight for over 3 hours? Apparently, their vehicle would nevernever land. Walt Disney has received more Academy Awards and nominations than any other person in history – 22 Awards and 59 nominations Solution puzzle on page 8 between 1932 and 1969. 1. What kicker from West Germany became an Oklahoma Sooners football legend when he made a 41-yard field goal in the final seconds to beat the Ohio State Buckeyes 29-28? 2. What is the nickname of the athletic teams at the University of California, Irvine? 3. Who are the only two racecar drivers representing the United States to have won a Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship? 4. What Jamaican boxer, who briefly held the WBC heavyweight title in 1986, was bludgeoned to death by his nephew in 2006? 5. What South American national soccer team won a shocking upset over Brazil in a 1950 FIFA World Cup final match that Brazilians call “The Maracana Smash”? 6. Name the 2023 sports drama film based on the true story of five young Mexican-American caddies who built their own golf course in South Texas in 1955. 7. What team won the 1989 World Series that was delayed by the Loma Prieta earthquake? (c) 2024 King Features Synd., Inc. Answers on page 8 TO ADVERTISE CALL 716.807.7729 * On June 15, 1300, poet Dante Alighieri was elected one of six Priors (magistrates) of Florence, Italy, his native city. His political activities, which included the banishment of several of his rivals, led to his exile from Florence and separation from his family for 15 years, during which time he wrote his most famous work, “The Divine Comedy.” * On June 11, 1509, England’s King Henry VIII married the first of his ill-fated wives, Catherine of Aragon. When she failed to produce a male heir, he divorced her against the will of the Roman Catholic Church, triggering the country’s Protestant Reformation. Catherine spent her last years in isolation and continued to consider herself England’s rightful queen until her death. * On June 10, 1692, Bridget Bishop became the first person executed for witchcraft during the notorious Salem witch trials, after a trial lasting eight days. She had already been accused and declared innocent a decade prior to the hysteria. * On June 13, 1805, having hurried ahead of the main body of his expedition to the Pacific with fellow explorer William Clark, Meriwether Lewis and four other men arrived at the Great Falls of the Missouri River, confirming that the party was headed in the right direction. * On June 14, 1922, at the dedication of a memorial site for Francis Scott Key, composer of “The StarSpangled Banner,” Warren G. Harding became the first American president to have his voice transmitted by radio while addressing a crowd. It was not until three years later, however, that a president (Calvin Coolidge) would deliver a radio-specific address. * On June 16, 2012, China launched the Shenzhou-9 space capsule on a mission that included the country’s first female astronaut, military pilot Liu Yang. 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About 30% of those who regularly take NSAIDs develop ulcers. • The stomach’s acidity is a good thing, though, necessary for breaking down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates for better absorption by the body. The acidity also protects the entire body, sterilizing what’s been eaten, killing off bacteria and food toxins. • The stomach tells you when you’re hungry by releasing a hormone known as ghrelin, which stimulates hunger by sending a signal to the brain to trigger the sensation. • The size of the stomach is different for each person. An empty stomach is typically about 12 inches (30.5 cm) long and about 6 inches (15.2 cm) across. The capacity for an adult stomach is about 2.5 oz when empty, and expands to hold about a quart (1.06 l) of food. If a person continues to eat after the stomach is full, it stretches like a balloon to make room. A folded inner surface known as rugae allows the stomach to expand to accommodate the extra food without rupturing. The stomach returns to its regular size once food is digested, but consistent overeating can make the stomach stretch much easier. Tidbits® Page 6 of Niagara Region For advertising rates call 716.807.7729
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Where would a visitor find “Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride” and “Peter Pan’s Flight”? “What youngster has not dreamed of flying with Peter Pan over moonlit London, or tumbling into Alice’s nonsensical Wonderland?” -- Walt Disney TOMORROWLAND RLOOTDOANWM A second California Disney theme park, California Adventure, opened in 2001 on the site that had functioned as Disneyland’s parking lot for over 40 years. Did you hear about the family who got stuck on Peter Pan’s Flight for over 3 hours? Apparently, their vehicle would nevernever land. The first two of the more than 58,000 American casualties of the VietNam War occurred on July 8, 1959. U.S. Army Major Dale Buis, 37, and Master Sgt. Chester Ovnand, 44, were killed in an ambush near Saigon. Answer Helena Bonham Carter 1. Ball is missing. 2. Racket is longer. 3. Stripe on shorts is different. 4. Fence is not as wide. 5. Sign on fence is lower. 6. Bottom of shirt is different. Differences Solution puzzle on page 8 Answers Answers on page 8 1. 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She and her husband were the first to discover radium in 1898. • The Curies were the first married couple to win a Nobel Prize and Marie the first woman to win, when they were awarded the Physics prize in 1903 for their research in the field of radiation. Marie was the person who coined the word “radioactivity.” Her 1903 dissertation on radium earned her a doctorate in science, the first ever for a woman in all of Europe. • In 1904, Marie was awarded a professorship at the Sorbonne, the first woman to teach there. That same year, the Curies established the use of radiation therapy for cancer, having discovered that tumor-forming diseased cells were destroyed faster than healthy cells when exposed to radium. She refused to take out a patent for the process of making radium, believing that its benefits belonged to the world, “for the beauty of science” and for the “benefit of humanity.” • Two years later, Pierre, who was already suffering the effects of radiation sickness, was killed by a horse-drawn carriage, leaving 37-year-old Marie a widow with two young daughters. The Sorbonne awarded Pierre’s department chair position to Marie, and she became the first woman to hold a chair at the institute. (continued on the next page) Tidbits® For advertising rates call 716.807.7729 of Niagara Region Page 7
* * * * * * PUZZLE answers SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Uwe von Schamann 2. The Anteaters 3. Phil Hill (1961) and Mario Andretti (1978) 4. Trevor Berbick 5. Uruguay 6. “The Long Game” 7. The Oakland A’s beat the San Francisco Giants 4-0 You don’t have to be a crazy to be a goalie, but it helps! — Bernie Parent Solution below puzzle Candelabrums When new technology is invented, the devices replaced don’t immediately disappear. This candelabrum is marked with “1887.” In 1782, Aime Argand patented a lamp that had a hollow wick and burned any fluid oil. New types of oil lamps and fuels to use with them, like whale oil, turpentine, kerosene and even lard, appeared throughout the 19th century. Thomas Edison invented the incandescent light bulb in 1879. Candles did not fall entirely out of use, of course; candlesticks and candelabra were still made and used as decorations, as they are today. Because they were more decorative than utilitarian, they became larger and more ornate. The candelabrum pictured here is made of brass, like many early candlesticks. Like many later candlesticks, it features elaborate ornaments: leafy arms, a pierced scrolled base and, most eye-catching of all, a handpainted porcelain tree branch adorned with colorful three-dimensional flowers and two large perching green parrots. Its decorative value brought its price to $594 at a sale by Conestoga Auction Company. Q: I have a 1956 Wurlitzer jukebox, Model 1900, that has never been refinished. It has high fidelity, original speakers and plays 200 45RPM records. It’s in good working order. Can you tell me the value? A: Wurlitzer was founded in 1856 in Cincinnati, Ohio, by Rudolph Wurlitzer. He was a recent immigrant from Germany and imported musical instruments from his family’s business. Wurlitzer began making pianos in 1880. The first Wurlitzer jukeboxes were made in 1934. The Wurlitzer Centennial Model 1900 was made in 1955 and 1956 to celebrate the 100th birthday of the company. About 12,500 were made. Wurlitzer sold its jukebox brand to Deutsche Wurlitzer GmbH, a German subsidiary, in 1974 and that com- (continued at top of next column) pany continued to make Wurlitzer jukeboxes until 2013. If you want to sell your jukebox, see if a local store buys and sellsthem, check websites that sell jukeboxes or contact an auction that specializes in coin-operated machines. A Wurlitzer Model 1900 with 245 records sold for about $4,000 two years ago. However, we have seen a model with 200 records sell for as much as $8,000, so it’s worth your while to do some additional research. TIP: Worcestershire sauce is a good brass polish. CURRENT PRICES Kitchen, food mold, horseshoe shape, tin, 1800s, 11 x 2 1/2 inches, $65. Bottle, flask, eagle and cornucopia, olive brown glass, sheared and tooled mouth, early 1800s, 6 5/8 inches, $275. Furniture, pie safe, pine, six punched tin panels with stars in circles, long drawer, 1800s, 59 x 39 inches, $815. Toy, train accessory, English market station, domed center, peaked ends, Marklin, Germany, 10 x 10 inches, $1,440. For more collecting news, tips and resources, visit www.Kovels.com (c) 2024 King Features Synd., Inc. PHOTO CREDIT: Kovels.com * * * * * * This candelabrum’s primary purpose is decoration, not illumination. By the time it was made, improved forms of lighting like oil lamps and electric lights were available. A passionate and empathetic hair stylist, Joelle Bruyere is a generational hair stylist, and grew up around all things beauty related. She has gained expertise in women’s and men’s hair cutting, coloring and styling. She also provides hair spa and makeup services and has extensive knowledge of various hair conditions, products and treatments. Hair health and integrity is #1 to Joelle and the science behind products and treatments is very important to her, so you’ll always leave with your hair feeling better than ever. 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Her extensive exposure to radiation while conducting research resulted in sickness, advancing to aplastic anemia, a condition in which the body stops producing enough red and white blood cells and platelets, causing the immune system to attack itself. Marie was the first person to die of radiation poisoning. The radiation exposure was so intense that even today, all of the Curies’ laboratory books are too dangerous to be handled without protective clothing, and are stored in specialized lead boxes. • Marie’s legacy lived on through her daughter Irene, who, along with her husband Frederic, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1935 for their discovery of man-made radioactivity, the second husband-wife team to win the prize. Tragically, both Irene and her husband also died from overexposure to radiation. Tidbits® Page 8 of Niagara Region For advertising rates call 716.807.7729