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T he C olumbia P ress 6 Senior Moments with Emma Edwards Slowing the effects of time “I wake up every morning at nine and grab for the morn- ing paper. Then I look at the obituary page. If my name is not on it, I get up.” This quote, attributed to Benjamin Franklin, has been written and rewritten in a lot of poetry and other forms. As seniors, we’ve been quoting something like it for years now. My favorite version is con- tained in a poem, “My Get- Up-and-Go Has Got Up and Went,” by Pete Seeger, who subsequently turned it into a song. Part of it went like this: “My get-up-and-go has got up and went. But, in spite of it all, I’m able to grin. And think of the places my getup has been. I get up each morning and dust off my wits, open the paper and read the obits. If I’m not there, I know I’m not dead, so I eat a good break- fast and go back to bed.” As we are ushered into another brand new year, I am here to tell you that Mr. Franklin was smarter than Mr. Seeger. Have you guessed where I’m going with this? Okay, nothing wrong with reading the obits (I am an obit read- er myself) but it caused one man to “get up and stay up” and the other to “eat break- fast and go back to bed.” The one who went back to bed was not the smarter one. I always thought exercise was for our physical well being or lack of it. However, in recent experience as well as reading I have learned that exercise is more important psychologi- cally than physically. Yes, we sometimes find ourselves in the desert like January 5, 2018 Friday Musical Club gets official sponsor The Liberty Theater an- nounced it has become the official fiscal sponsor for Fri- day Musical Club, an organi- zation that has been develop- ing musical talent in Clatsop County’s young people for more than a century. “The Liberty Theater’s mis- sion of education and out- reach fits nicely with serv- ing as the fiscal sponsor for a local club that provides much-needed funding for music lessons for young peo- ple,” said Jennifer Crockett, the theater’s executive di- rector and a lifelong musi- cian. “The Liberty is proud to be a part of this effort.” Through its scholarship fund, Friday Musical Club provides scholarships for in- dividual music lessons for local youth each year, as well as funding string workshops for teens and adults taught by acclaimed violinist Kevin Lefohn. Caleb in the Old Testament surrounded by death and dis- couragement. However, Ca- leb had a vision and a passion for the future not allowing his surroundings to dictate his reactions. He moved on! We need to be determined not to go back to bed but to move on! Exercise and Aging: Can you walk away from Father Time? While aging is inevita- ble, exercise such as walking can help you age with grace and vigor, according to Har- Photo courtesy Liberty Theater vard Health Publications. Recent scholarship recipients pose with their instruments. I found the following report Donations made to the Lib- tact Crockett at theaterdirec- quite interesting so decided erty Theatre and designated tor@liberty.org. For informa- to share it with you verbatim: for the Friday Musical Club’s tion about the Friday Musical “Some of the changes of ag- scholarship fund will be Club and its scholarship pro- ing start as early as the third tax-deductible. gram, contact Charlene Lars- decade of life. After age 25- For more information, con- en at crl.larsen@charter.net. 30, for example, the average man’s maximum attainable heart rate declines by about one beat per minute, per year, and his heart’s peak ca- Continued from Page 1 to obtain it, is through a scriptions, children who get pacity to pump blood drifts guidelines to allow trained signed agreement with Regi- access to the medications by down by 5 to 10 percent per law enforcement officers to na Mysliwiec, an emergency mistake and even officers or decade. administer Naloxone with- doctor at Columbia Memorial evidence technicians who ac- “That’s why a healthy out clinical oversight, War- Hospital. cidentally become exposed to 25-year-old heart can pump renton Police Department There are many good rea- the drugs. 2½ quarts of blood a minute, has chosen to remain un- sons to have Naloxone avail- Warrenton even purchased but a 65-year-old heart can’t der the oversight of Clat- able, Workman said. a veterinarian Naloxone kit get above 1½ quarts, and an sop County Medical Office In addition to overdoses for its drug-detection dog, 80-year-old heart can pump Dr. Thomas Duncan, Chief by drug abusers, the opioid Gabe. only about a quart, even if Workman said. antagonist can be used in The department’s first 10 it’s disease-free. In everyday The primary medical over- cases of accidental overdose kits were donated by Co- terms, this diminished aer- sight, as well as permission by people with opioid pre- lumbia Memorial Hospital’s obic capacity can produce pharmacy. fatigue and breathlessness A grant from the Oregon with modest daily activities.” Coalition for the Responsible Forgive me for being hyp- Use of Meds helped the de- Monday, Jan. 8: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, brocco- ocritical in urging you to set partment equip the rest of its li, navy bean soup, bread pudding. sensible goals for the year vehicles. Thursday, Jan. 11: Pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, green ahead. beans, tomato soup, pecan pie. Maybe we could ponder it The Warrenton senior lunch program is at noon (doors on our “after breakfast” exer- open at 10:30 a.m.) Mondays and Thursdays at Warrenton cise and/or walk? Community Center, 170 SW Third St. Suggested donation is Remember that no man or $5 for ages 55 and older; $7 for those younger. For more woman can stop the clock, information, call 503-861-3502. but all of us can slow its tick. Overdose: Anti-opioid kits now in every police car Senior lunch menu
