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APRIL BABIESby Kathy Wolfe

Happy birthday wishes from Tidbits to those born during the month of April, including these familiar folks.

• “Mr. LasVegas”WayneNewtonhitSinCitywhen he was a junior in high school. He was already somewhat of a star, having had a daily radio show at age six and even performing for President Truman while in the firstgrade.HisfirstVegasgigwasscheduledfor two weeks, but turned into 46 weeks of six shows a day, six days a week. It’s been said, “Las Vegas withoutWayne Newton is likeDisneylandwithoutMickeyMouse.”Newtonplays 13 different musical instruments that he incorporates into his shows. Long-time fans will remember his hits “RedRosesforaBlueLady”and“DankeSchoen.”

• JamesDouglasMuirLenohashosted“TheTonightShow”since1992.Leno’sfifth-gradeteacher made the comment, “If Jay spentas much time studying as he does trying to beacomedian,he’dbeabigstar.”Hishighschool guidance counselor recommended that the dyslexic Leno drop out of school, but instead, Leno went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in speech therapy. He doesn’t drink, smoke or gamble; rather he spends his spare time working on one of the 200vehiclesinhisprivatecarcollection.HealsowritesacolumnforPopularMechanics.

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APRIL BABIES continued:• ChanKong-sangwasborninAprilof1954

in Hong Kong, where his parents worked at the French Embassy, his father as a cook, and his mother as a housekeeper. When his parents moved to Australia to work at an American Embassy there, at age six, Chan Kong-sang was sent to the ChinaDrama Academy, a boarding school with an extensive martial arts and acrobatics curriculum.Uponhisgraduation10yearslater, he had difficulty finding any job besides unskilled labor because he had never been taught how to read or write at the Academy. During a brief stint as a construction worker, his mentor was a mannamedJack,whocalledKong-sang“LittleJack,”thenJackie.JackieChantooka job as a movie stuntman and has since appeared in more than 100 films. Heperforms most of his own stunts and has broken his sternum, neck, cheekbones, hips, ribs, fingers, toes, and nose, as well as fractured his skull in a fall from a tree.

•TheUnitedKingdom’sQueenElizabethwillturn85thisApril.Her58-yearreignbeganin1952uponthedeathofherfatherKingGeorgeVI.WhenElizabethwasborn,shewas third in the line of succession to the throne behind her uncle and father. George became king when his older brother abdicated to marry a divorced socialite. Elizabethmether futurehusbandPhilip,a prince of Greece and Denmark, when she was just 13. The pair is third cousins. AccordingtoForbesmagazine,thequeen’snet worth is in the $450 million range.

• Speaking of royalty, Denmark’s newestprincess made her appearance in April of 2007. Princess Isabella is the firstgirl born into Denmark’s royal family since 1946. She is third in line to thethrone, after her father and big brother.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’re the first sign in the Zodiac and like to take the lead wherever you go. But this time, you’d be wise to follow someone who has much to teach you.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your adver-sary hasn’t given up trying to undermine you. Continue to stay cool -- someone in authority knows what’s happening.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Spring brings a positive aspect for relationships. Paired Twins grow closer, while the single set finds new romance -- perhaps with a Leo or Libra.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Wavering aspects this week mean weighing your words carefully to avoid misunderstandings.LEO (July 23 to August 22) You could soon be on a new career path in pursuit of those long-standing goals, but don’t cut any current ties until you’re sure you’re ready to make the change. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A former colleague wants to re-establish an old professional connection. It would be wise to make the contact, at least until you know what he or she is planning. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A rela-tionship that survived some rocky moments could be facing a new challenge. Deal with the problem openly, honestly and without delay. Good luck.SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A recent and much-appreciated change in the workplace inspires you to make some changes in your personal life as well. Start with a plan to travel more.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) A friend needs your kind and caring advice, but you need to know what he or she is hiding from you before you agree to get involved.CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your circle of friends continues to widen. Expect to hear from someone in your past who hopes to re-establish your once-close relationship.AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your aspects favor the arts. Indulge in whatever ar-tistic expression you enjoy most. A workplace situation will, I’m pleased to say, continue to improve.PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Warning! Your tendency to let things slide until the last minute could have a negative effect on a relationship that you hope can develop into something meaningful.BORN THIS WEEK: You are both emotional and sensible. You enjoy being with people. Good career choices include teaching, per-forming and the clergy.

1. MUSIC: How many strings does a ukulele have?2. HISTORY: Who founded the Ottoman dynasty?3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the traditional dividing line between Manhattan’s east and west sides?4. U.S. STATES: What state’s motto is, “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you”?5. MONEY: What is the common currency of South Africa?6. LITERATURE: What was the first land Gulliver encountered in the satirical novel “Gulliver’s Travels”? 7. MATH: What is the Arabic equivalent of the Roman numeral D?8. PRESIDENTS: Who was Dwight Eisenhower’s vice president? 9. COMMON KNOWLEDGE: Who is the patron saint of physicians?10. LANGUAGE: From what language are all the modern Romance languages directly derived?

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Q: I have an old Coca-Cola bottle in amber glass and am curious about its value. -- John, Bay Minette, Ala.A: According to several collectors I contacted, most amber Coca-Cola bottles are generally valued in the $20 to $35 range, depending on age and condition. Bill Schutz is president of the Mobile Gulf Coast Coca-Cola Collectors Club, which includes both Alabama and Louisiana. He might be able to help you. Contact him at bmschutz@aol.com.***Q: I have two Edison Diamond Disc 78s, each with a small chip. They feature Billy Wynne’s Greenwich Village Inn orchestra, Benny Davis and Joe Burke, Fry’s Million Dollar Pier orchestra, and Gus Kahn. -- Jean, Oxford, Conn.A: The Edison Diamond Disc recordings actually are cut at 80 rpm, not 78 rpm, More importantly, they could not be played on standard machines, and since they required a special Edison player, the quarter-inch discs were soon eclipsed by the more

accessible recordings being issued by such companies as Victor, Brunswick and Columbia. Most Edison discs sell in the $5 to $10 range, depending on condi-tion and desirability.***Q: I have a copy of “The Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters,” edited by Logan Marshall and published in 1912 by L.T. Meyers. It is in good condi-tion, and I would like to know its value. -- Artrischia, Cottage Hills, Ill.A: I found several copies offered for sale at www.abe.com in the $45 to $75 range. I also checked with several used bookstores in Los Angeles, Denver, New York and St. Louis, where I found early editions with average prices of about $50. As with most collectibles, prices are generally determined by rarity, demand and condition.***Q: I have a large collection of fossils and need help in identifying them. -- Pam, Winchester, Va.A: Nathaniel Ludlum is a member of the Interna-tional Society of Appraisers, and he specializes in the appraisal of mineral and fossil collections for insur-ance, donation and estate purposes. He might be able to help you. Again, you should expect to pay for his expertise. Contact him c/o Natural History Apprais-als, 7323 Tucker Road, Centerville, OH 43001.

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APRIL BABIES (continued):•Fameandsuccesshaven’tcomeeasy

to actor Al Pacino. Born in East Harlem in April 1940, his early ambitionwasto become a baseball player. Pacino started smoking when he was nine and was drinking and smoking pot at 13. His poor performance in school ledhim todropout at 17 andworkjobs such as messenger boy, busboy and janitor to finance acting lessons. Two of his best friends died at a young age as a result of drug abuse. While getting his start in theater, he was often homeless, sleeping on the streets orintheaters.Landingarolein1972’s“The Godfather” changed his future,earning him the first of his seven Oscar nominations. Entertainment Weekly has voted Pacino the 41st greatest movie star of all time.

•Automobile iconWalterChryslerwasfirst in the railroad business, working his way up from a mechanic to manager of theAmericanLocomotiveCompany.In1911,atage36,hebecameprojectionmanagerattheFlint,Michigan,Buickfactory. Eight years later, he resigned as president of Buick and was one of the richest men in America. Bored with his early retirement, he signed on with Willys-Overland,acompany$50millionin debt, for a salary of $1 million a year, a staggering amount at that time. He left after two years, having reduced the debt to $18 million. It was then on to theMaxwellMotor Company,whichbecame the Chrysler Corporation in1925.HeacquiredDodgeBrothers,Inc.in1928,aswellasaddingPlymouths

and DeSotos to his production line.

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a 2-year-old cat, “Annie,” who loves to chew on anything plastic -- particularly my wife’s oxygen hose. How can I stop her from doing this? It gets costly. -- Dave F., via email

DEAR DAVE: It’s not just costly in terms of replacing medical equipment, there’s also the risk of Annie having to endure a costly surgery to remove bits of plastic lodged in her digestive tract. However, it can be tough to break a cat of certain habits, and many cats love to gnaw at certain textures and shapes.If possible, you or your wife should come up with ways to move the oxygen hose (or hoses) out of Annie’s reach, ei-ther by attaching to the chair with a strip

or two of medical tape or, if carrying oxygen around, by looping the excess length of hose around the top of the tank or over one’s shoulder.Another method to consider is spray-ing the exposed length of hose with a cat repellent. Several types are available at pet stores and are used to deter cats from clawing or gnawing things like furniture or other fascinating protu-berances. In either case, constant vigilance is still required, as Annie will continue to try to bite the hose if she can get close enough (despite the presence of any stinky spray). When she makes a move toward the hose, distract her with a toy or by calling her. Or, by gently picking her up and placing her in another part of the room, ideally facing a favorite toy or scratching post on which she can take out her energy.

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¥ “My roses really look beautiful. When I am cutting stems to put in a bouquet, I use a clothespin to grip the stem. It saves me from getting pricked by thorns, because it has a bit of reach to it.” -- L.E. in Georgia

¥ For even distribution in sowing seeds for your garden, use a saltshaker for tiny seeds. You can get a cheese shaker for larger seeds, if necessary.

¥ To keep your brick walkway clear of grass and weeds, sprinkle salt in the cracks.

¥ “If you have to cut a nylon cord or shoe-lace, you can use a flame to melt the end into a nub that won’t run or fray. Use a little heat and press it together on a hard surface very briefly. It works fast!” -- R.S. in Maine

¥ “Cars are getting so big these days. I use a string mop to wash the top and back of my van. I can reach everything better, and it does a great job.” -- S.C. in Nevada

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A recent study at the University of Michigan has convinced me to get started at the gym again. It concluded that while muscle loss is to be expected with age, we don’t have to accept it. Researchers even pinpointed exactly what we need to do to regain lost muscle tone and strength: resistance exercises, also known as strength training.With strong muscles we can continue to climb stairs and mountains, dig in the garden and row a kayak into advanced years. With muscle loss we might experience shaky balance, falls and bone fractures -- which can lead to loss of independence.The study from UM’s Physical Activity and Exercise Intervention Research Laboratory talks about how few seniors take part in strength training, and faults previous studies

Strength Training Is The Real Deal

for not making it crystal clear just how great the benefit is. Maybe this is what has sent me back to the gym: the researchers’ absolute certainty that resistance training can bring gains in strength and development of lean muscle mass. They were even able to specify how much muscle we lose: nearly a half pound per year after the age of 50.So, I made an appointment with a personal trainer at the gym. He was very young -- but very smart: His first question was whether my doctor had approved my exercise plan. (Answer: yes.) Then he let me set my own initial weight levels on the machines and incorporated those into an overall plan of repetitions and sets for the next six weeks, at which time we’ll review. Even though many of us stop and restart exercise programs, the main thing is that we keep trying again, right?

APRIL BABIES (continued):• Back in 1991, Rodney King became

famous overnight as a victim of police brutality at the hands of the Los Angeles Police Department. He was pulled over for drivingatspeedscloseto120mphonthefreewayandupto80mphinaresidentialarea.Officersdelivered56batonblowsandsix kicks to the unarmed King. Four officers were acquitted of charges in the statecourts, resulting inthe1992LosAngelesriots,duringwhich53peoplewerekilledand2,383injured.Therewereupwardsof7,000firesanddamagesto3,100business,tallying $1 billion in financial losses. King later filed a civil suit, from which he was awarded $3.8 million. After years of struggling with alcoholism, King checked into the Pasadena Recovery Center andappeared on the reality show“CelebrityRehabwithDr.Drew,”followedby“SoberHouse.”Inlate2010,hebecameengagedto one of the jurors from his civil suit. This April baby currently works with two non-

profitorganizationsinLosAngeles.• Baby boomerswill probably remember

the eccentric ukulele-playing singer Tiny Tim.BornHerbertKhauryinAprilof1932,he tried several stage names, such as Larry Love,DarryDoverandJudasK.Foxglove,beforesettlingonthenameofaCharlesDickens character. His big break came when he was booked on the television variety show“Laugh-In,” where he sang“TiptoeThroughtheTulips”inahighfalsettovoice,a song that would become his trademark. Attheheightofhispopularityinthe1960s,heearned$50,000aweek.Hemarkedhis17-year-old girlfriendVictoria“Miss Vicki”Budinger on Johnny Carson’s “TonightShow” in 1969; the union enduredeight years and produced a daughter,

appropriately named Tulip.

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The6’7”,228-poundCaronButlerhasdonealotoflivinginhis30years.Hehastraveledfrom juvenile delinquent to forward fortheNBA’sDallasMavericks,andthisweek,Tidbits goes down the road to see what

has made him such a success. • AsachildinRacine,Wisconsin,CaronButler

lived with his single mom and a younger brother. His mother worked two jobs to make ends meet, and the adolescent Butler was earning money raking leaves, shoveling snow and working a newspaper route. However, with two drug-dealing uncles, he was lured into the world of hustling and made his first drug deal at age 11.Bythetimehewas15,hehadalready

beenarrested15times.• As a young teen, Butler heard Jameel

Ghuari, the executive director of the local neighborhood center, give a“Say No toDrugs” speech at his junior high school.Ghuari was starting up an inner-city basketball league and travel team and had heard of Butler’s athletic ability. Before he could enlist him as a team member, Butler, at 14, had been sent to the Racine

CorrectionalInstitution.•Butler’sincarcerationwastheresultofpolice

finding cocaine and a pistol in this young freshman’s school locker. To this day, Butler maintains that he had given his locker combination to a friend, and to protect his friend, he told the authorities the drugs and gun were his. He still will not divulge the identity of the friend. He received an 18-month sentence for the offence and spent two months at an adult correctional facility before being transferred to a maximum-security youth detention center. There he remained for more than a year, surrounded by murderers, burglars

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1. Who are the only three major-leaguers to have both a 40-homer season and a 50-steal season?2. Name the first Cy Young Award winner to have more wins the

season after he captured the award.3. Who holds the Big East record for most rushing yards by a freshman?4. When Milwaukee’s Brandon Jennings tal-lied 55 points in a game in 2009, it was the most by a first-year NBA player since when?5. Who holds the Washington Capitals record for most assists by a player in his first two NHL seasons?6. Name the only drivers to win both the Daytona 500 and the Rolex 24 at Daytona.7. Who was the last male tennis player to hold all four major titles concurrently?

CARONBUTLER(continued):• Yet something good came from

Butler’s time at the detention center. He discovered he loved the game of basketball. Upon his release, he joined up with Ghuari’s team and began competing in tournaments.

• Butler’s rough road wasn’t over justyet.At15,hebecameayoungfather,and went to work at the Racine Burger King, doing everything from janitorial tasks to cash register duties.

• ItwasGhuariwhohelpedgetButleron the right road, arranging for a scholarship to a Maine collegepreparatory school. From there it was on to the University of Connecticut,where he led the Huskies to NCAAchampionships. At age 22, he wasdraftedbyNBA’sMiamiHeat,forwhomheplayedfrom2002to2004,movingon to the L.A. Lakers. It was on the anniversary of his sentencing for the drug and weapons charges that Butler signedafive-year,$50millioncontractwiththeWashingtonWizards.HewasanNBAAll-Starfortwoofhisseasonswith the team, before transferring to the Dallas Mavericks in 2010.

• Today, Butler owns six Burger Kingrestaurants, maintaining that it was there that he learned responsibility and professionalism.Hesaysit’sbeen“oneofthebestbusinessdecisionshe’smade.”In addition, he reaches out to young people, speaking at detention centers, urgingthemto“walkastraightline,nomatterwhatittakes.”Heisalsonotedfor his many charitable contributions.

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¥ On May 9, 1671, Thomas Blood, an Irish adventurer better known as “Captain Blood,” is captured attempting to steal the Crown Jewels from Charles II of England in the Tower of London. Charles was so impressed with Blood’s audacity that, far from punish-ing him, he made him a member of his court with an annual pension.

¥ On May 14, 1914, Washington Senators pitcher Walter “Big Train” Johnson throws his 54th consecutive scoreless inning, against the St. Louis Browns in Sportsman Park III. Johnson broke a 53-inning record set in 1910 by Jack Coombs of the Philadelphia Athletics.

¥ On May 11, 1934, a massive dust storm sends 350 million tons of topsoil flying from across the parched Great Plains as far east as New York, Boston and Atlanta. Even ships some 300 miles offshore saw dust collect on their decks.

¥ On May 12, 1949, an early crisis of the Cold War comes to an end when the Soviet Union lifts its 11-month blockade against West Berlin. The blockade had been broken by a massive U.S.-British airlift of 278,288 relief missions to the city, resulting in the delivery of 2,326,406 tons of supplies.

¥ On May 15, 1963, Gordon Cooper is launched into space aboard Faith 7 on the longest American space mission to date. Cooper completed 22 orbits of the Earth and spent 34 hours in space.

¥ On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II is shot and wounded at St. Peter’s Square in Rome. Turkish terrorist Mehmet Ali Agca, an es-caped fugitive already convicted of a previous murder, fired several shots at the religious leader. Agca was immediately captured. After a two-day trial, he was sentenced to life in prison.

¥ On May 10, 1990, the government of the People’s Republic of China announces that it is releasing 211 people arrested during the massive protests held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing in June 1989. Most observers viewed the prisoner release as an attempt by the communist government of China to dis-pel much of the terrible publicity it received for its brutal suppression of the 1989 protests.

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saying. Tidbits brings you facts about some of the more famous male siblings.

• If you’ve seen“Duck Soup,”“Horse Feathers,”“Monkey Business” or “Animal Crackers,”you’veseenamoviestarringthefamousMarxBrothers:Groucho,HarpoandChico.Althoughonly three brothers appeared in the films, there were actually two other brothers, Gummo and Zeppo, who dropped out of the group to follow their own entertainment careers. Groucho wasbornJulius,HarpowasAdolph,LeonardchangedhisnametoChico,MiltonchangedtoGummo, and Zeppo was really Herbert. Harpo, portrayed as a harp-playing mute in a curly wig,wasnotreallymuteatall.Upuntilthe1914vaudeville play “Home Again,” he regularlyspoke, but when the playwright forgot to give him any lines, his new image was born.

• Youprobablywon’trecognizethenamesofthe Eichelbaum brothers, Harry, Albert and Jack.Thenametheyadoptedafteropeninga Hollywood production company in 1919is much more familiar. Calling themselvesthe Warner Brothers, these movie executives produced“TheJazzSinger”in1927andwenton to bring us scores of other famous films.

•MassachusettsbrothersGeorge,CharlesandEdward Parker got into the toy and game business in 1883, and since that time, Parker Brothers has brought us more than 1,800games, including Monopoly, Sorry, TrivialPursuit, Clue and Aggravation. In 1934, inthe midst of the Great Depression, they introducedMonopoly.It’sestimatedthatmorethan a billion people have played the popular boardgame.Canyounametheelderlymanin the tuxedo, with his cane and top hat that is seen in the game? It’s Rich Uncle Pennybags!

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Every day we are bombarded with articles and reports about eating healthy. While we support healthy living, we also support enjoying life. The answer to the question, “what makes life enjoyable?” is different for everyone. For me personally, I find joy in splurging a few calories every now and again on a special treat. One of my go to treats is a cupcake from local bakery Eskimo Barbee. I recently had the opportunity to ask Mel Adolph, of Eskimo Barbee, a few questions of how she came to be “Eskimo Barbee”.

I love the name Eskimo Barbee, how did you come up with it? Well, I am Eskimo and my ex husband used to call me Barbee so we thought it would be fun (and funny) to name the business after the nickname. Who taught you how to bake? I am a self-taught baker that has been baking for years. I’m a total foodie and really love flavorful, homemade confections so I started making my own recipes. After amazing results, I decided to start selling my items since Longmont doesn’t really have another place to pick up made-from-scratch sweets. Who was/is your role model? I admire so many people, there are too many to list! From friends and family to Candace Nelson, who opened the first cupcakery. You are currently doing a Fundraising for The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, tell me a little bit about it? May 2nd through May 8th, we will be selling Pink Velvet cupcakes for $20 a dozen and $.50 from each cupcake will be donated to The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. It’s a tasty way to donate! For more info: cupcakesforthecure.net Not a cupcake person? Eskimo Barbee also offers delectable treats such as cookies, brownies, pies, and more. For more information about Eskimo Barbee, please visit Mel’s website at www.eskimobarbee.com.

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¥ It was Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein who made the following sage observation: “If people never did silly things, nothing intelligent would ever get done.”

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¥ As the end of the school year approaches, this might be a good time to remember that it was Americans who came up with the idea of summer camp. ¥ The name of the country of Iraq is derived from the Arabic word meaning “origin.”

¥ If you’ve ever watched the closing credits of a film (and are not yourself involved in the movie industry), you might be wondering about some of the titles you’ve seen, so here’s a quick rundown: The gaffer is the chief electrician on the project; the key grip puts together and takes down sets, as well as lighting and laying the track on which the cameras move; and the best boy assists the gaffer and the key grip.***Thought for the Day: “Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that ‘my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.’” -- Isaac Asimov

Answers1. Brady Anderson, Barry Bonds and Ryne Sandberg.2. Milwaukee’s Warren Spahn won 21 games and the Cy Young in 1957, then won 22 games in 1958.3. Pitt’s Dion Lewis, with 1,799 yards in the 2009 season.4. Earl Monroe tallied 56 points in a game in 1968.5. Nicklas Backstrom, with 121 assists (2007-09).6. Mario Andretti and A.J. Foyt.7. Rod Laver, in 1969.

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OH, BROTHER! (continued):• When the Sullivan brothers, George,Francis, Joseph, Madison and Albert,enlistedintheU.S.NavyinJanuaryof1942,they stipulated that they all wanted to serve together.TheNavydidnotstrictlyenforcetheir policy of separating siblings, and all five were assigned to the U.S.S. Juneau.Justover10monthslater,duringtheBattleofGuadalcanal,theJuneauwasstruckbya Japanese torpedo, and all five Sullivanbrothers were killed. The family, including the sole surviving child, sister Genevieve, was not notified of their fate until two months later. As a result of their deaths, the War Department’s Sole Survivor Policy was instituted to protect military personnel from combat duty if another family member has already been killed in action.

•TheGerman-bornBrothersGrimm,Jakoband Wilhelm, began publishing folk tales, legendsandfairytalesintheearly1800s.Their volumes brought us hundreds of stories, such as Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel & Gretel,Cinderella,LittleRedRidingHood,Snow White and The Elves & the Shoemaker.

“Good morning, Mr. Phelps” and “Goodmorning,Marshall Dillon” were greetingsdirected toward two brothers in their well-known television roles. Peter Aurness, better known as Peter Graves, starred as Impossible Mission Force Agent Jim Phelps on TV’s“Mission Impossible” from 1967 to 1973.HisbrotherJamesAurness,whochangedthe spelling to Arness, was a familiar figure intheroleofU.S.MarshallMattDillononTV’s long-running western “Gunsmoke.”

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