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JANUARY JUMBLEby Kathy Wolfe

Say “Welcome” to the new year by learning a little about some January commemorations you might not be familiar with. This week, Tidbits looks a few lesser-known celebrations. • January11isofficiallyAmeliaEarhartDay,but

not because that was the day she disappeared. Itmarks the date shebecame thefirst persontoflysoloacrossthePacificfromHonolulutoOakland,Californiain1935.ItwastwoyearslateronJune1thatsheandhernavigatorFredNoonan departed Miami on a 29,000-mile(46,671km)journey,attemptingtoflyaroundtheworld.Theywerejust7,000miles(11,265km) from completing the goal when radiotransmission ceased and the two were neverseen again.

• January 7 is Harlem Globetrotters’ Day,remembering the first game the famousbasketballteamplayedonthatdayin1927.Theytraveled48mileswestfromtheirChicagohometoplayagameinHinckley,Illinois.Theteamwas the brainstorm of Chicago businessman AbeSapersteinduringatimewhenonlywhiteswere permitted to play professional basketball. The team had nothing to do with the New YorkCityboroughofHarlem.Abechose thenametoemphasizetheteam’sethnicheritage.The Globetrotters didn’t even play their firstgame in Harlem until the late 1960s! Sincetheircreation,theyhaveplayedinfrontof120millionfansinmorethan115countries.

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Marketing Report. This figure represents the price for a family of four to attend an NFL game, including four tickets at the average price, two small beers, four small sodas, four hot dogs, parking, two game programs, and two adult caps. The average league-wide figure is $427.42.

• The fifth most-expensive stadium, Chicago Bears’ Soldier Field, carries a Fan Cost Index of $557.18. Home of the Bears since 1971, it holds 61,500 fans, and has an average single ticket price of $101.55. Fans can have a beer for $8 and a hot dog for $5. The team has a season ticket renewal rate of 98%, and every game has sold out for the last 27 years.

• The third most expensive stadium belongs to the New England Patriots, with an index of $597.66, and a single ticket average of $117.84. Gillette Stadium also offers “premium tickets,” which include oversize plush seats, fancier food and beverages, flat screen TV’s, and access to the field post-game. Want a season ticket? Get in line, there’s a waiting list.

• The Dallas Cowboys play in the second most expensive stadium, with a cost index of $613.80. The $6 price tag on sodas is the highest in the league, and fans fork over $75 for parking at the three-year-old arena. If money is a little tight, spectators can purchase a $29 “party pass” that allows a standing-room view of the game from platforms on the end zone and corners.

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◆ Those who study such things say that the average lightning bolt has a temperature of approximately 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit. For comparison, the sun’s average temperature is only 10,000 F.

◆ If you’ve ever been told to shut your pie-hole, you might have wondered where the expression came from. The term was first used in 1983, in the film version of Stephen King’s horror novel “Christine.”***Thought for the Day: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye.” -- Jim Henson

JANUARY JUMBLE (continued):•January10isSavetheEaglesDay,remindingusoftheimportanceofprotectingtheworld’s70 species of eagles from extinction. Eaglescan be found on every continent exceptAntarctica. America’s national emblem, thebaldeagle,inhabitseverystateexceptHawaii.Thisenormousbirdcanhaveawingspanofupto8feet(2.5m)andweigh15lbs.(6.8kg).Surprisingly, it is monogamous and mates for itsentire15-to20-yearlifespan.

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•HappyCableCarDayonJanuary17!Thisyearmarksthe142ndanniversaryofthefirstcablecar railway patent bestowed upon AndrewSmithHallidie.Hewasinspiredtoinventthecable car after witnessing an accident with a horse-drawnstreetcaronSanFrancisco’ssteepstreets.Thecablecarmadeitsfirstappearancein that city in 1873. The cars move up anddown San Francisco’s inclines at a speed ofabout9milesperhour(14.5km/hr).

•Who hasn’t used that handy little tool, theThesaurus?It’sthevolumethatlistssynonymsforwords,enablingawritertoavoidusingthesame word in articles, speeches, and papers. January 18th is officially Thesaurus Day,celebrating the 1779 birthday of the authorofRoget’sThesaurus,PeterRoget.HewasaBritish physician who struggled


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→ On Jan. 27, 1888, the National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, D.C. Readership in its magazine did not grow, however, until it discarded the format of overly technical articles and used articles of general interest accompanied by photographs. “National Geographic” quickly became known for its stunning and pioneering photography.

→ On Jan. 25, 1905, at the Premier Mine in Pretoria, South Africa, a 3,106-carat diamond, the “Cullinan,” is discovered. Worried that the diamond might be stolen in transit from Africa to London, a phony diamond was sent as a decoy aboard a steamer ship loaded with detectives, while the real stone slowly made its way in a plain box.

→ On Jan. 24, 1935, canned beer makes its debut when the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company delivered 2,000 cans of beer and ale to faithful Krueger drinkers in Richmond, Va. Ninety-one percent of the drinkers approved of the canned beer, prompting Krueger to give the green light to further production

→ On Jan. 26, 1945, the most decorated soldier of World War II, American Lt. Audie Murphy, is wounded in France. Murphy was wounded three times, fought in nine major campaigns across Europe, and was credited with killing 241 Germans. He won 37 medals and decorations.

→ On Jan. 21, 1957, Patsy Cline, one of the most important figures in country-music history, first gains national attention with her winning appearance on “Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts.” Cline wowed the studio audience with her performance of the now-classic “Walkin’ After Midnight.”

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Strawberry Shortcake with special guests - The DoodlebopsWed, Jan 23rd, 2013 at 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM at Kelowna Community Theatre (1375 Water Street, Kelowna).Introducing an all-new musical production by Koba Entertainment starring the most spirited red-haired girl, Strawberry Shortcake! Join us for this interactive concert experience full of humour, fun and friendship: Strawberry Shortcake: Follow Your Berry Own Beat! with very special guests the Doodlebops! Cost: $27.50 + fees and taxes. Tickets available online at Ticketmaster. Contact Info: 855 985-5000.

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Unwanted Guns250 832-2982

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Call Gary or Michele at 250-835-4224 or email [email protected] for rates

Brand NEW Small Microfiber Sectional. Beige Color. Must Sell. $499 (250) 434-2337

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BRAND NEW memory foam mattress, still in box. Queen size. $299

(250)434-2337 Can Deliver. (Kamloops)

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Round Bales of hay. Large amount, up to 1200 bales. 1st & 2nd cut. $35-$55 Alfalfa Straight-grass mix. Silage bales which range from 600-1000 lbs. 250-547-6903 (Ver)

Keith’s Door Service & Minor Reno’s: Specializing in the installation of Doors and Windows, locks, deadbolts, and weather stripping. No job is too small! (Vernon)Call Keith anytime 250.260.7878

For Sale 1991 Buick 3.8L V6, auto, fully loaded, 2dr. Winterized! $1200 1997 Ford F-250 4x4 supercab 3dr, 4.6L V8, auto $3144. Kamloops

250-320-0150

2002 Quad Cab Ram 4x4 1500 sport model, V8, auto, loaded! 233,000 km’s. 20” mags & new tires, air flow gate $8999 250-320-0150

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Model T Ford parts, all kinds! 21/27 engines, trans, fenders etc. Call your needs to Al at 250-320-0150 Kamloops

1979 T-Bird super clean straight car, 460, auto, white on white w/burgundy trim. Extra honeycomb mag rims $5000 250-320-0150 (Kam)

12 Volt Battery chargers 2/w amp $50, 100 amp $75, 200 amp shop type $175 Call 250-320-0150 (Kamloops)

Electric Range 30” good cond $100. Large rectangular water jet tub c/w pump $100

250-833-3554 (Kam)

Tenancy sought in K e l o w n a / Ve r n o n /Shuswap on quiet property or rural acreage for garden use / animal care. 250-575-5376 (PM). (Kelowna)

Wall Bed, maple, queen size, little use $950 obo

250-375-2366

WANTED: shop or barn space in Vernon/Armstrong area large enough to get a school bus in. Needs to have a min 10 foot high door, and must be at least 36 feet in length.

250 550 4272

‘89 Travel Mate 5th wheel. Clean 27.5FT unit w/twin beds, winterized. $3750 250-320-0150 Kam

1 week $10Up to 30 words. 4 weeks $30

3 ton international w/heavy duty 10’ snow blade. 10,000 lb elec winch c/w chains. $2000 obo Call 250-675-2365 (shuswap)

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Pair of 4lb bowling balls $30, bowling shoes mens size 10 - $30, quilt frame lg. New! $100, 1960 grandmothers clock 30 day wind $75, violin & case New! $100. Everything in exc. Cond.

250-804-0852 (shuswap)

Free to good home. Very friendly spayed female cat. Haunting big green eyes and a beautiful grey and black striped coat with white accents. Litter trained and good habits. Answers to her name and lets you know when she’s hungry. Well mannered cat needs excellent home by the end of the month. Please call Sandy 250-515-4215. Photos available by email. (Shuswap)

Mobility Scooters year end clearance sale. New lg size 1200 w/1 year warranty. Walkers, air cushions, wheelchair rentals. All types of scooters on our website www.t-cycle.ca Call 250-832-7321, 250-804-0113 (Shuswap)

Used mobility scooter like new! Asking $200

Call 250-832-7321 (salmon arm)

Oak dining room table w/6 chairs $350, oak china cabinet w/hutch $350, office desk (cherry wood) $200, older 20” tv $40, childrens oak dresser w/bookcase $80, Fax/Copy machine $40.

Call 250-833-0318 (Salmon Arm)

Rockport Dressports Wing Tip Men’s Dress Shoes. $55.00 Brand new (Black). Size 8.5. (Compare Rockport online price at $180).

250-300-4073 (KELOWNA).

Hot Wheels singles in package $1 each or single cases of 72 for $65 each with TH’s other die casts and old Diwky Toys sell or trade. 250-253-1375

(Shuswap)

Jumper cables 3 sets heavy gauge $40 each, two way 4x4 radios (midland, maxon, vertex) $200 ea., snowshoes metal frame & plastic $60 & $80, come-a-long cables $40 each, Acton outdoor rubber boots size 10 no liner $40, size 10 w/liner & corks $55, size 9 corks $40, size 11 w/liners $50, Large dog kennel $60 Call 250-833-0318 (S. Arm)

Wanted: Purchasing old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. Old gold & sterling! Private, Prompt & Confidential.

Shuswap 250-548-3670

55 Buick Special. 4 dr hrdtop. Red & black. Rebuilt motor w/264 engine nail head. $10,000 in chroming.

5,000 miles in last 12 years. Red/black cloth & leather seats. Asking $23,000. Call Ron 250-765-0112 Kelowna.

5 bdrm, 2 storey home in W Kelowna for sale.Ross Rd. Lg fam rm. 2 full bth + 1.5 bth. Dble attached garage + sgl detached garage w/wkshp (wired 220). Deck w/canopy. New windows + furnace. 250-769-7559. (W. Kelowna)

John Deere 855 4x4 compact tractor. Front end loader, 47” snow blower, 7’ rear blade, roof canopy, 24 HP. Mint condition. Only 363 hrs. Always garaged. $17,500. 250-454-6756 (West Kelowna)

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For Sale by owner. Attractive 2 bdrm condo in Victoria BC (45+ living). Asking $219,900. For more info call Ed 250-679-2129

Mobile home in seniors park cache creek area.14 x 66 plus 12 x 66 addition. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 4 appliances, soft water system, osmosis system, 12 x 12 shed, garden area and NEW hot tub. $96,500 obo. Call 250-457-9631

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Global Hydronics Stove. capacity 4000-5000 sq feet. Great for shops, buildings, ect... $2000.00 or best offer. Call John at 250-540-

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This is a brand new column that we’re going to be offering each week. It is written by Trevor Cairns, the publisher of Tidbits Vernon & Tidbits Kelowna. Trevor is a resident of Vernon and been living & doing business in the Okananan for almost 10 years. Mostly, these practical tips are little tidbits of information (pardon the pun) that Trevor has found helpful to his own life. Some things you’ll like, some you may not. You may agree or disagree. But please take what you will, and consider it a gift from Tidbits – The Neatest little Paper Ever Read®

This week’s Tip of the Week has do to with class, and being a classy type of person. Christmas was a season of gift giving & gift receiving, and next to our birthdays – there is probably no other time of year when generosity & good cheer are shared with us so freely. I want to encourage you to engage in the lost art of sending “Thank-you” cards and notes to those who have given you gifts. Tell them that you appreciated it, that it meant something to you, or whatever the case may be. This will bless the gift giver – possibly even make their day – and it will make you a person of class to boot! Don’t email

or text, but actually take the time to write something on a physical card or piece of paper and send it to them the old fashion way, stamp and all. Don’t underestimate the power that this small gesture has in brightening another’s day. With the pace of life and the realities of our culture these days, a small gesture of thanks and/or appreciation is a rarity and something that contains much power to bless & enhance the life of both the giver and receiver of your thank-

you notes. And this can be done all throughout the year, any

time that someone does something nice for you or goes the extra mile. This can be family,

friends, pastor, doctor, co-workers, your staff, or

your paper delivery person. Just buy a stack of thank-you

cards and place them in a prominent location around your office or house. You will see them often, and will be able to fire a quick sentence off in less than 60 seconds. It’s a classy thing to do, and has a huge pay-off for the little effort and time it takes. Let me end this week by saying “Thank-you” for reading this week’s Tip of the Week!

Has this Tip of the Week been helpful to you? Trevor would love to hear from you! He can be reached by email at [email protected]

Expensive Arenas Cont’d

in the NFL in terms of permanent seating capacity (82,500), it is home to both the New York Jets and the New York Giants. The cost index differs between the two teams, with the Giants the fourth-highest in the league at $592.26 and a whopping $464.75 for a premium seating ticket. The most expensive tickets in the league belong to the Jets with the index at $628.90. If you’d like to reserve two tickets for the Jets in the premium club area, you can do so for a five-year period for $24,340.

• How about the cheapest prices in the league? That honor belongs to EverBank Field, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Although it’s the fifth-largest stadium in the NFL, its Fan Cost Index is just $316.50, and an average ticket price of $58.90. It’s close to the bottom in terms of attendance.

• The average ticket price for last year’s Super Bowl was $2,900. Tickets for the 2013 game are slated to be much higher, with the cheapest in the $2,500 range and the most expensive over $9,500. This will be the 7th year for the contest at New Orleans’ Superdome, the largest fixed-dome structure in the world, which has a seating capacity exceeding 76,000. New York’s MetLife Stadium is scheduled for the 2014 matchup.

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