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their slash. Railroads burned their right-of- Pet Allergies
way. Settlers burned their land and farmers DEAR PAW’S
burned their fields. Because the summer
had been so dry, many people put off their CORNER: I read
burning and waited for rain to lessen the fire
danger. After a short rain on September an article that
5, people set fires. Afterwards, a number
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1. A 1985 music video with fire for weeks and did not think that
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featured footage of the many that had preceded it. A team of
sports highlights and Contestants must be 21 or older. Entries must be submitted by 9/29/21 to men was stationed west of the town with
bloopers. What was the book store located at 322 State Street, Weiser. shovels and pails. Soon embers were
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Mass Gymnastics and Artistic Performance Within a few moments, the wind was
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3. Name the Springfield, New Jersey, golf course Call the Treasure Valley difficult to stand. A half an hour after the
that hosted seven U.S. Open Championships Chris’s Book Corner Picker. We buy estate sales. first building caught on fire, the entire
from 1903-93 and PGA Championships in 2005 322 State Street, Looking for antiques, tools, town was burning. By 10:30pm, the
and 2016. Weiser Idaho collectibles, vintage items, town was gone.
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6. What did legendary college basketball coach al weeks for $4.00 each when paid at the time of original ad door there was a party going on as he
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vertisers reliable and verifies as much data as possible. However, readers using this information • Many people were sheltering in the
do so at their own risk. It is suggested that investors contact the appropriate consumer agency boardinghouse, which was the most
before sending payment. Although persons and companies mentioned herein are believed to be substantial building in the town. The only
reputable, neither Tidbits nor its’ employees accept any responsibility whatsoever for their actions fire truck in town was just beginning to wet
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gov/bcp/consumer.shtm. J. Tisdale was in the boardinghouse when
it caught fire. He ran out the door and as
he stepped off the porch, the wind blew him
across the yard. He got up and ran for
the river, and was knocked flat by the wind

several times. He survived.

• A lumberjack had been nursing a friend who
had typhoid fever. The lumberjack carried
his sick friend outdoors, dug a trench, laid
the sick man in it, covered him with dirt, and
then ran for the river. He never made it.
The sick friend lived; the lumberjack died.

• Logs floating in the river caught fire and
burned to the water line. A cow came
swimming downstream, and clinging to
the horns was a 5 year old girl. Someone
reached out and grabbed her. (cont)

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PESHTIGO BURNS • Phil Knight attended the University of
* On Sept. 28, 1928, a lab accident led Sir Al- Oregon where he was a runner on Coach
(cont) exander Fleming, a young bacteriologist, to one Bill Bowerman’s track team. Bowerman
of the great discoveries of modern medicine. often expressed his dismay in the
The bridge burned and collapsed, killing Having left a plate of staphylococcus bacteria modern running shoe, wishing he had a
many. Some who sought refuge in the uncovered, Fleming noticed that a mold that better model that would help his runners
river couldn’t swim and drowned. Some had fallen on the culture had killed many of the improve their performance. When Phil
were knocked off their feet by floating bacteria. He identified the mold as penicillium attended Stanford, he was asked to draw
logs and swimming cattle. But without the notatum, similar to the kind found on bread. up a marketing plan for a small business
river, it is unlikely that any of Peshtigo’s as an assignment in class. He drew up
residents would have survived. * On Oct. 2, 1948, the first American road race a plan for producing shoes in Japan and
since World War II takes place in Watkins Glen selling them in the U.S.
• Those who could not reach the safety of the in New York. The New York Central railroad
river headed for plowed ground, fields, or agreed to suspend train service so the drivers • While visiting Japan on vacation after
gardens. 21 women and children huddled could safely cross the tracks. graduating, Phil stopped in at the Tiger
under a single large quilt in a field. Their shoe company which manufactured
fathers stayed in the open, continually * On Sept. 29, 1969, the U.S. Army drops mur- quality running shoes. He pretended
wetting down the blanket. All the men died. der charges against eight Green Berets accused to be the buyer for an American sports
The women and children survived. of killing a Vietnamese national, citing reasons company which he dubbed Blue Ribbon
of national security after the CIA refused to Sports. Phil secured the rights to distribute
• In September, Abraham Bush started release highly classified information. Tiger’s shoes in the U.S. He sent some
plowing circles of land around his house, samples to Coach Bowerman, hoping for
forming a firebreak. His neighbors dismissed * On Oct. 3, 1981, a hunger strike by Irish an order. Bowerman not only placed an
him as foolish. When the fire swept in, he nationalists at the Maze Prison in Belfast in order, but also agreed to be his partner.
and his family laid wet blankets on the roof Northern Ireland is called off after seven months Phil sold $8,000 worth Tiger shoes out of
of his home, soaking them as they dried. He and 10 deaths. Afterward, British Prime Minis- the back of his car at track meets in 1964.
was one of the few people who still had a ter Margaret Thatcher agreed to several of the
house after the fire. 100 of his neighbors protesters’ demands, including the right to wear • Bowerman helped Phil re-design the
joined him there on October 9. civilian clothing. shoe, adding traction to the soles. A sales
representative for the firm suggested re-
• Lovell Reed and his relatives fought to * On Sept. 30, 1999, large doses of radiation naming the company after the Greek
save their home until the battle became are released at Japan’s Tokaimura nuclear plant goddess of victory: Nike. The company’s
too desperate. Deciding that suicide was in an accident caused by a serious error made name was changed in 1971 and a graphic
preferable to death by fire, he pulled out by workers at the plant. Instead of pouring 5 designer was paid $35 to design a
his pocketknife and plunged it twice into his pounds of powdered uranium into nitric acid, swoopy new logo. Today Nike sells about
chest, trying to hit his heart. Fortunately, his workers poured 35 pounds. $18 billion worth of athletic gear annually.
knowledge of anatomy was lacking and he
was surprised to find himself still alive. He (c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc.
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lor’s friend and sidekick on the “Home Improve- skin.
ment” sitcom?
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name “Big D”? shoe: suede lace-up shoes with crepe soles.
3. LITERATURE: Which novel begins with the It was a casual shoe, and the company
line, “Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley was the first to focus on comfort rather than
again”? style. The new line was to be introduced at
4. MEDICAL: What usually causes rickets in the National Shoe Fair in Chicago, but they
children? needed a name.
5. MUSIC: Which novel is referenced in The
Police’s song “Don’t Stand So Close to Me”? • Then national sales manager Jim Muir had
6. FOOD & DRINK: Cafe du Monde is a famous dinner with a regional sales manager. They
restaurant in what city? were having fried fish, and the meal included
7. ENTERTAINERS: Which famous actor was deep-fried balls of corn meal. The regional
born Maurice Micklewhite? sales manager mentioned that people often
8. MEASUREMENTS: What scientific unit of tossed these fried mush balls to their dogs
measurement also is the name of a mammal? to quiet them, and this is how they came by
9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is a thalas- their colloquial name of hush puppies. That
sophile? got Jim Muir thinking.
10. ANATOMY: What is the colored part of the
eye called? • People often referred to
their feet as “dogs” and, when
(c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. their feet were tired, they’d
say, “My dogs are barking.”
Muir decided to name the
new shoe after the term for
deep-fried cornmeal balls, so
people would know that these
comfortable shoes would “quiet
their barking dogs.”

• The shoes were a hit.
More than a million pairs sold
in the next three years. By
1963 one in ten Americans
owned a pair. Sales slumped
in later years but they gained
renewed popularity after Tom
Hanks’ character wore Hush
Puppies in “Forrest Gump.”

• Skechers were named
for a slang term denoting
someone with so much energy
that they can’t sit still (usually
because they’re on drugs.)

(continued)

Page 6 Tidbits of Lower Treasure Valley Sept 21 - Sept 27 , 2021

By Lucie Winborne GONE TO THE DOGS (cont)
* Baritone Leonard Warren died on stage at The
Met in 1960 just as he finished singing Verdi’s • Klaus Märtens was a doctor in the German
“Morir, Tremenda Cosi” (“To Die, a Momentous army during World War II. He injured an
Thing”). ankle skiing and found that army boots
exacerbated the injury. When the war ended,
he designed better, more comfortable boots:
Doc Martens.

• Crocs were given their name because they
are amphibious in nature.

• The Australian “Ugg” boots were named
because they are ugly.

* While shedding, geckos will eat their skin in or- PESHTIGO FIRE AFTERMATH
der to prevent predators from finding and eating
them more easily. • On October 9, the call for help went out.
The railroads, roads, and telegraphs were
* A man named Ronald MacDonald robbed a in ashes. A message was taken by ship to
Wendy’s in 2005. Green Bay. When the first ship arrived with
the news of the Pestigo disaster, the people
* In the early 2000s, when hackers were not that of Green Bay were excited about reports
rampant, a survey showed that 70% of London of the Chicago Fire. The telegraph had
commuters would reveal their computer pass- brought news of the Chicago disaster 200
word in exchange for a chocolate bar, while 30% miles away long before they heard of the
of the respondents admitted they would give their bigger disaster that had occurred literally in
password even without said candy. their own backyard. The great Chicago Fire
got much more attention than the Peshtigo
* The sequel to the 1953 film titled “Gentlemen Fire because that city was the pride of the
Prefer Blondes” was called “Gentlemen Marry west and a center of enterprise and energy.
Brunettes.” Nobody had ever heard of Peshtigo but
everybody knew Chicago.
* Per capita, the happiest countries in the world
also rank highest in terms of consumers of anti- • The message was delivered to the office
depressants. of Governor Fairchild in Madison. But the
governor was not there to receive the news
* The term “plastic surgery” was coined in 1839, because he had gone to Chicago to help. It
70 years before plastic was even invented. It was the governor’s wife who received the
comes from the Greek word “plastike,” which succinct message: “We are burning up.
means “the art of modeling” of malleable flesh. Send help quick.” Although she had no
authority to do anything, she took charge and
* Journalist John Richards founded The Apos- organized aid. A freight car full of supplies
trophe Protection Society in 2001 to enforce the that had been destined for Chicago was re-
proper use of the apostrophe in written English. routed instead for Peshtigo.
He closed the society in 2019, however, at the
age of 96, with the announcement that “the igno- MORE ON PAGE 9 ONLINE AT
rance and laziness present in modern times have
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a slice of white bread (insides
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* Glass and chrome will shine if
you clean them with newspaper.
You can mist the paper with wa-
ter first, but not too much. Rub
... and the shine comes right
out, plus no streaks or lint!

* “Use purified water in your
coffeemaker to lengthen its life.
Water deposits build up and
affect both the flavor and func-
tion of your machine. They can
be cleaned, but it’s much better
if you use purified drinking water
from a jug. It makes it very easy
to fill the machine, too.” -- M.E.
in Wyoming

* “Purchase colorful laundry
baskets for each child in your
home. In the evening, you can
have the child find all his or
her stray items, put them in the
basket and then put them away.
In our house, the kids also use
their basket to hold anything
they need for school the next
day -- backpack, coats and out-
erwear, even boots. We stack
the baskets by the door, and
nothing gets left behind.” -- P.W.
in Missouri

* When you are frying up
ground beef, add a tablespoon
or two of water. It will help the
excess grease to pull away from
the meat, making it easier to
drain off.

* “To speed the healing of bruis-
es, try eating pineapple. Drink
lots of water, too. I play contact
sports, and this has always
helped me.” -- R.E. in Missouri

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Recreation Center Shuttered Again Are You Getting All Your VA Benefits?

Well, that certainly didn’t last long. My town’s rec- Are you taking advantage of all your veterans’
reation center opened last week for indoor walking benefits? The Department of Veterans Affairs
only -- no classes, no basketball, no anything else recently launched a program to bring awareness of
the benefits that elderly veterans might be missing.
-- then shut down again just as quickly. Per the VA’s notice, only 189,800 wartime veterans and 139,800 surviving spouses are using
It seemed like it would be safe: only a certain all the pension benefits they could receive.
number allowed into the building at one time, no Here are a few benefits, available through the Pension and Fiduciary Service:
walking with a buddy, walking by yourself in one * The Survivors Pension is a monthly payment to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried
lane on the track, enter the building at your desig- dependent children of wartime veterans, but only those who meet certain income and net-
nated time and leave when your time is up. What worth limits. There’s an additional benefit for surviving spouses who are housebound or need
aid and attendance from someone else.
could go wrong? * The VA Pension is for wartime veterans who are permanently and totally disabled because of
What went wrong was the Mask Police. nonservice disability, or those who are over age 65 and meet income and net-worth limits.
We’re supposed to be able to exercise without a * The Special Monthly Pension is an additional payment for qualified veterans who are house-
mask. Except, cried the Mask Police, we would be bound, need aid and attendance for daily activities, have limited sight or are in a nursing
exercising indoors. Indoors equals need for masks. home.
I hear it was a very heated board meeting, with * Surviving Spouses of Blue Water Veterans (who served between Jan. 9, 1962, and May 7,
those on opposing sides quite vocal in presenting 1975) might be eligible for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, even if they were previ-
their cases. The anti-mask contingent was ada- ously denied.
mant that it was dangerous to ask us to mask up * Funeral and Burial Benefits are available whether the death was service or nonservice relat-
while exercising. The Mask Police insisted that ed. Additionally, there are benefits such as the burial flag, a headstone or marker and Presi-
COVID-positive people would be exhaling germs dential Memorial Certificate. See the National Cemetery website for much more information
all over the rec center. They even brought charts [www.cem.va.gov/burial_benefits] and to check eligibility in advance.
and graphs. In the end, the rec center supervisor For details about benefits, go to benefits.va.gov/benefits. Click on Apply to find instructions
threw his hands in the air and declared the center and forms.
Those seeking help in filing claims need to beware. Be sure who you’re trusting with your
closed for the foreseeable future. information. Look for a VA-accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative --
Meanwhile, there’s a bright spot on the horizon for they are character-checked and have to pass an exam. Search for accredited representatives
this winter. The local senior center is once again at www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation by filling in the information, or call 1-800-827-1000 to
hosting the Senior Health Fair. The purpose of the ask for someone in your area.
annual event is to link seniors with resources in the
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case their wares and offerings, including housing,
products aimed at seniors, fitness, legal help, the
fire department, senior-living retirement communi-
ties, the YMCA, medical services, at-home nurse

visits and much more.
This year, however, like last year, it will all be
online. Each exhibitor will have videos and “live”
online events that seniors can “visit” via computer.
There will be entertainment, but unfortunately, no

snack tables.

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Trivia Answers Sports Quiz Answers
1. “Walk of Life.”
1. Al Borland 2. North Korea.
2. Dallas 3. Baltusrol Golf Club.
3. “Rebecca” 4. Wyatt Russell.
4. Lack of vitamin D 5. Alvin Harper.
5. “Lolita” 6. A towel.
6. New Orleans 7. The Zips.
7. Michael Caine
8. Mole, which is used to
measure particles in a sub-
stance
9. A lover of seas and oceans
10. Iris

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PESHTIGO FIRE AFTERMATH ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Decisions
involving your finances might seem to be
She called a town meeting and organized teams to go door-to-door collecting blankets and foolproof. But they could have underlying risks
clothing, and the railroad gave the relief cars priority over all other traffic. you should know about. Don’t act on anything
until all the facts are in.
• As refugees began straggling into Green Bay and other towns, no one had any idea of the TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep that keen
extent of the damage. Even those who had survived the fire estimated that only 50 or 100 Bovine mind focused on your financial situa-
people had died. Some 5,000 people were left homeless and without means of support. tion as it begins to undergo some changes.
Consider your money moves carefully. Avoid
• One mill on the harbor that survived the fire began turning out planks as fast as possible and impulsive investments.
the rebuilding began in haste before the winter set in. By New Year’s Eve, the railroad was GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’ll need to
back in business. (cont) adjust some of your financial plans now that
things are changing more quickly than you
CAUSE OF DEATH expected. All the facts you need haven’t yet
emerged, so move cautiously.
• When you mix a heavy forest with a dry summer and sprinkle liberally with people, you have a CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Personal and
recipe for disaster. professional relationships dominate this peri-
od. Try to keep things uncomplicated to avoid
• On the same day that the Peshtigo fire was raging across Wisconsin, there was a series of misunderstandings that can cause problems
forest fires in Michigan as well. Two million acres of timber burned and one or two hundred down the line.
people died. But the fires in Michigan were much less deadly than the Wisconsin counterparts LEO (July 23 to August 22) That elusive goal
because they reached their crucial proportions in the afternoon while people were still awake. you’d been hoping to claim is still just out of
In Peshtigo, it was after dark when the conflagration became dangerous, when most people reach. But something else has come along
were in bed and many off-duty loggers were drunk. A person who is rudely awakened to find that could prove just as desirable, if only you
his town on fire is less able to meet the crisis than one who faces a similar danger at noon. would take the time to check it out.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a
• The danger of death often increased in direct proportion to the altitude. Sometimes a small good time to get away for some much-needed
child survived while the taller parents died. Often those who lay on their faces in the dirt lived rest and relaxation. You’ll return refreshed and
while those who remained standing died. Those in small depressions lived while those on ready to take on the workplace challenge that
hillsides died. Those who wore heavy clothing lived and those in light clothes died. awaits you.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Confi-
• Around 1,000 square miles burned. In an area 12 miles wide surrounding Peshtigo, there was dence grows as you work your way through
not a single plant left alive. 26 years after the fire, 80% of the burned area was still devoid of some knotty situations. Watch out for distrac-
any valuable forest growth. tions from well-meaning supporters that could
slow things down.
• The winter following the fire was a time of hardship for many, but still there were advantages. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Con-
The fire cleared off much land so that more land was available to be cultivated. Because a lot sider spending more time contemplating the
of timber had been destroyed, many loggers turned their attention to farming instead. The hay possibilities of an offer before opting to accept
crop the next summer was particularly good, and the number of cows eventually grew bigger or reject it. But once you make a decision, act
than ever. Now Wisconsin is America’s dairy land. on it.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December
21) You’re in a very strong position this week
to tie up loose ends in as many areas as pos-
sible. Someone close to you has advice you
might want to heed.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)
Congratulations. This is the week you’ve been
waiting for: After a period of sudden stops and
fitful starts, your plans can now move ahead
with no significant disruptions.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)
You’re in an exceptionally strong position this
week to make decisions on many still-unre-
solved matters, especially those involving
close personal relationships.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The new
moon starts this week off with some positive
movement in several areas. A special person
becomes a partner in at least one of the major
plans you’ll be working on.
BORN THIS WEEK: You work hard and get
things done. You also inspire others to do their
best. You would do well heading up a major
corporation.

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1. Is the book of Corinth in the Old Tes- BIBLE TRIVIA Ultra-Easy Italian Vegetable Relish
tament, New Testament or neither? ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) 8; 3) Bethlehem; 4)
2. In Matthew 5, how many Beatitudes Elijah; 5) Benjamin; 6) Cain Zucchini is one of those vegetables that gets
did Jesus mention in His Sermon on the far too little respect. I think it might be be-
Mount? 4, 6, 8, 10 cause its vines are so prolific. No matter how
3. From Luke 2, what village was known good something is, when it’s overabundant, it
as the “City of David”? Damascus, Jeru- somehow is taken for granted. Try this ul-
salem, Jericho, Bethlehem tra-easy relish, and others just might ask you,
4. In 1 Kings 17, who ate a poor widow’s “Where in the world did you come up with this
last meal? Amos, Elijah, Matthew, Daniel great recipe?”
5. To what tribe of Israel did Paul be-
long? Asher, Benjamin, Issachar, Reu- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped unpeeled zucchini
ben 1 cup shredded carrots
6. From Genesis 4, who built a city 1/4 cup finely chopped green and/or red bell
called Enoch? Adam, Moses, Noah, pepper
Cain 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing
“Test Your Bible Knowledge,” a book
with 1,206 multiple-choice questions by In a medium bowl, combine zucchini, carrots,
columnist Wilson Casey, is available in pepper and onion. Add Italian dressing. Mix
stores and online. gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for
at least 1 hour. Gently stir again just before
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* Each serving equals: About 28 calories, 0g
fat, 1g protein, 6g carb., 231mg sodium, 2g
fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable.

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Photo Credit: 20th Century Studios
Photo Caption: Scene from “Everybody’s Talking
About Jamie”

“Cry Macho” (PG-13) -- Even at 91 years old, Clint Eastwood is still
acting and directing, and his latest project’s plot feels slightly famil-
iar. If you enjoyed “Gran Torino,” you’ll probably like “Cry Macho.”
Eastwood plays a grizzled former rodeo star who finds himself in the
extended company of a teenage boy who’s struggling to deal with life and growing up. During their time together, Eastwood teach-
es the boy how to be a decent man. It’s a role Eastwood plays well. The film will be dual released in theaters and on streaming, but
only available for 31 days from its release on Sept. 17, so get crackin’. (HBOMax)

“The Harper House” (NR) -Ð A new animated series geared toward adults, “The Harper House” attempts to find the funny in hous-
ing desperation. It follows a family forced to move from the rich side of a small Arkansas town into a dilapidated Victorian house on
the poor side when mom Debbie loses her job. Sounds fun so far, right? Trust me, it is. Debbie is not your typical mother hen; she’s
a can-do, make-it-happen feminist type, while her husband, Todd, is the mellow stay-at-home dad to their twin kids, who are also
opposites of each other. The mismatched personalities are exaggerated, but that’s what makes it enjoyable. (Paramount+)

“My Heroes Were Cowboys” (PG) -- Few people get the chance to turn their childhood dreams into their life’s work. Horse trainer
Robin Wiltshire spent his troubled youth escaping through the fantasy of Western movies. After competing in rodeos, the Wyoming
resident got to train the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales for their TV commercials. His ability to connect and communicate with these
giants led to a longstanding career in film production animal training. But as this short documentary shows, for Wiltshire it’s more
than a job, it’s the saving grace of his life. (Netflix)

“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” (PG-13) -- Really, they are! This Amazon original musical movie is a little bit “Glee,” a little bit “La
Cage aux Folles,” and a whole lot of flash. An adaptation of the stage show of the same name, it tells the story of 16-year-old Jamie
New, a British teenager who dreams of becoming a drag queen. Supported by his mum and his best friend (but not by his father),
Jamie enlists the help of a local drag queen to mentor his dream. It’s a fun, energetic flick inspired by true events. (Prime Video)

“Backyard Blowout” (NR) -- Every good reality competition show deserves a kid version (see the success of “Top Chef Junior”).
What kids might lack in experience or training, they make up for with their enthusiasm and creativity. This original series starts with
parents ready and willing to renovate their own backyards; the twist is that they must use plans drawn up by their own children. As
expected, the kids think big because they have yet to learn the meaning of the word budget ... or city codes ... or even safety. But
it’s all in fun, and the end results are a great bonding experience for the families. (Peacock)

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DIVAS ON A DIME
By Patti Diamond

Photo Credit: www.JasonCoblentz.com
Photo Caption: Fresh lemon cheesecake garnished with lemon slices, lemon thyme and edible flowers

No-Bake Cheesecake Is Lemony Delight

Summer may be coming to an end, but in much of the country the weather is still warm enough to appreciate the refreshing zing of
citrus and the ease of a no-bake dessert. So, before we move on to pumpkin spice everything, let’s enjoy the sweet, tart flavor of
lemon cheesecake once more.
This technique has been around forever so I can’t take credit for creating this recipe. I first recall seeing it made by Martha Stewart,
so I’ll credit her for the inspiration, made more frugal by yours truly.
Lemon cheesecake is the perfect finale to so many meals. Even though it’s assertively sweetened, it’s not cloyingly sweet because
of the tart lemon. But make no mistake, this cheesecake is sweet, rich and indulgent. I recommend small slices and letting people
come back for more.
To make this economical, store-brand graham crackers, cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk are perfectly fine for this
recipe.

NO-BAKE FRESH LEMON CHEESECAKE
Total: 3 hours Active: 25 minutes
Yield: 8-12 servings

For crust:
2 packages (18 full sheets) graham crackers
2 tablespoons sugar
Big pinch kosher salt
11 tablespoons (1 3/8 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

For filling:
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 (14-ounce) can (1 1/4 cups) sweetened condensed milk
Juice and zest of one large lemon (about 1/4 cup juice)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Place graham crackers in a large zip-top plastic bag and crush them with a skillet or rolling pin until they’re the texture of coarse
sand.
2. Into a medium bowl, stir together the crumbs, sugar and salt. Melt butter and add to the crumbs, stirring until well-combined.
3. Into a 9-inch springform pan, spread the crumb mixture. Press the crumb mixture 1 1/2 to 2 inches up the side. Use the bottom of
a measuring cup (or something similar) to flatten the crust and really press it into the sides. Chill crust in freezer while you make the
filling, or at least 10 minutes.
4. In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until aerated and smooth. Continue beating the cream
cheese as you gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, scraping the sides of the bowl, as necessary. Add the lemon juice,
lemon zest and vanilla, mixing until combined. Resist the urge to eat this right now.
5. Retrieve your semi-frozen crust and carefully add the filling, ensuring there are no air pockets. Smooth the top with the back of a
spoon. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 2 1/2 hours.
6. To serve, unclasp sides of pan and remove cheesecake. Slice into 8 to 12 slices. Serve while cold for best presentation.

Although already beautiful in its pale-yellow simplicity, for the photo I garnished the cheesecake with paper-thin lemon slices, lemon
thyme leaves and edible viola flowers.
This recipe is divine exactly as written, using fresh lemon juice and zest and a homemade graham cracker crust. But when lemons
are out of season, shriveled and two bucks apiece, here is a shortcut that reduces both cost and time:
Feel free to use 1/4 cup bottled reconstituted lemon juice and a purchased graham cracker crust. Depending on the size of your
crust, you may have a little leftover filling. Should you be faced with such a terrible dilemma, you can use the filling as a dip for
sliced fruit, to make layered parfaits with fruit or to fill croissants or other pastries. Or just eat it with a spoon.
Now, when life gives you lemons, you know what to do.
***
Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website “Divas On
A Dime -- Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous!” Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at Diva-
sOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at [email protected]

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