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TIDBITS® BRINGS YOU A VARIETY OF

WINTER SPORTSby Kathy Wolfe

Whether you’re a spectator or a participant, there’s something for everyone this winter in the sports arena. Tidbits presents some interesting info about several favorites.• It’s most probable that the Scandinavians

invented the sport of skating by strapping ox or elk leg bones to their boots with leather straps. Five-thousand-year-old skates have been found in Finland, and were a mode of transportation rather than a form of entertainment. Metal blades didn’t come along until the 13th century.

• Thegameof icehockeyoriginated ineasternCanada in themid-1800s.Thefirst organizedindoor hockey game was played in March of 1875 at Montreal’s Victoria skating rink in front of 40 spectators.

•Manitoba-born Mervyn “Red” Dutton wasserving with the Canadian Expeditionary Force inFranceduringWorldWar Iwhenanexplodingshellfilledhislegwith48fragmentsof shrapnel. When doctors informed him that his very life depended on amputating the leg, he refused, citing his love of hockey. His leg was placed at a 30-degree angle for the next 14 months.Duttonrecovered,goingontoplayprohockey for 15 years and serving as president of the NHL. He was inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame in 1958.

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WINTER SPORTS (continued):•NowondertheycallhimMr.Hockey!Gordie

Howe is the ultimate record-holder, beginning with the most NHL games played, 1,767, and theonlyplayertoplayinfivedifferentdecades,from the 1940s up to the 1980s. Although he retired in 1971 after 25 seasons with the DetroitRedWings,hecameoutofretirementtwo years later to play in the World Hockey Association until 1980. When he retired at age 52, he became the oldest NHL player to retire, and the only one to play after age 50.

•TheWinterOlympicswereofficiallyheldforthe first time in 1924 in Chamonix, France,andwere called “InternationalWinter SportsWeek.”Therewere16events insixdifferentsports, with 258 athletes participating. Four years later, the event moved to St. Moritz,Switzerland,andthenumberofathletesjumpedto 464. By 1952, there were 694 athletes participating in Oslo, Norway, increasing to1,272inSarajevoin1984,andanall-timehighof 2,566 in 2010 in Vancouver. Vancouver’s Olympicsfeatured86eventsinsevendifferentsports.

•NorwegianfigureskaterSonjaHeniecompetedinherfirstOlympicsatChamonixatage11,finishingdeadlast.Butjustfouryearslatershetook the gold medal, followed by two more wins in 1932 and 1936. Her performances took place on outdoor rinks in the cold and wind. Although she performed in a knee-length wool skirt, she didn’t need to worry about thathamperingher jumps– inherdayit was deemed “unladylike to jump into theair”orperformspins.Sonjaretiredatage23,moved to Hollywood, and became one of the industry’s highest paid movie stars of her day.

•Dick Button, former network sportscommentator, was the men’s figure-skatingOlympicgoldmedalistfor1948and1952,andis still a record-holder as the youngest man, at age18, towin theOlympicfigure skatingtitle.Hewasthefirsttoeverperformatriple-spinjumpandthedoubleaxeljump,aswellasinventingtheflyingcamelspin.

•Figureskaterscompletemanytripleaxels,butwhat exactly is it, and why is it called that? The axel is a move created in 1882 by a Norwegian figure skater named Axel Paulsen. For thesingle axel, the skater launches into the air off one foot, spins around 1 _ times, and lands on the opposite foot, going backward. The triple axelis3_rotations.Don’tconfusethesewiththeLutz,whentheskaterstartsoutbackward,

and give it perspective by playing with toys that enhance exploration through customization and storytelling. This combination of block play and role play is a boost to your child’s development.

Understanding that girls love and benefit from creative construction as much as boys do, O’Brien has some tips on incorporating building play as a regular activity for your daughter:

Make construction playtime a group activity – Girls are able to spend time collaborating, assisting and supporting one another over a building project when in groups. This strengthens interpersonal relationships.

Emphasize storytelling – By connecting a story to their creation, children learn and understand problem solving skills, language development and the elements of decision making – all important next steps in the learning process. Construction toys designed specifically for girls can help them tell their story. Have you seen the Mega Bloks Barbie Build n’ Style Luxury Mansion, for example? It is considered the perfect balance of building and playing. The playset allows girls to build, design and re-design, decorate and style Barbie doll’s home any way they want.

Incorporate familiar characters A way to motivate girls with construction play is with characters they already know and love. The Mega Bloks Barbie example is a great fit here as well. The construction line features mini figures and iconic Barbie details that appeal to girls. When girls recognize characters, they will likely be more inclined to try something new.

Join and guide the fun – Playing with your daughter during building time increases her chances of learning from the activity. Even when parents and children sit and walk through building instructions together, children are exposed to problem solving skills needed to assemble the construction set.

O’Brien encourages parents to break through the traditional playtime expectations to instill life-long benefits of construction play – especially for girls. The skills they will acquire through a simple shift in their play routine can expose them to numerous future opportunities.

Building isn’t just for boys: Getting girls engaged

in constructive playtime(NC)—How many times have you walked into your child’s classroom only to see the boys and girls separated into two different groups, playing with completely different toys? The boys are likely huddled around the building blocks, creating skyscrapers and forts, while the girls are busy painting and colouring.

Sure, you can chalk it up to society’s gender expectations to explain this play divide but does it mean girls have no interest in construction play at all? Unsurprisingly, the answer is no. Toy companies that specialize in the design of building toys have long researched the patterns of construction play among girls, specifically, and understand its long-term benefits.

From developing language skills to boosting a sense of achievement, construction play serves as a stepping-stone for a young child’s intellectual future. “Playing with building toys provides children an ideal way to engage in discovery-based learning,” says Dr. Maureen O’Brien, developmental psychologist and child play expert. “It is through this type of learning that children are able to build their confidence through trial and error and develop a sense of achievement, enabling them to physically link their world to the play world, building their brains in the process.”

The learning benefits of block play are further enhanced when layered with open-ended, imaginative play, such as make-believe with dolls. Children begin to understand their world

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Shutting people out to avoid distractions, even under a deadline, can cause hurt feelings. Instead, return calls and emails, and explain why you need a zone of privacy for now.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Although your keen Bull’s eyes usually can discern what’s fact from what’s faux, that upcoming decision will need really solid data before you can risk a commitment.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) As your confidence grows, you should be able to work toward your goals with more enthusiasm. Open your mind to suggestions. Some of them might even work for you.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Reconnecting with someone from your past stirs up that old sense of adventure. But before you do anything else, be sure to get answers to those still-lingering questions.LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some people might resent the way you plan to resolve a difficult situation. But your commitment to making tough but fair decisions soon wins you their respect and support.VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Mixed signals could be causing that vexing workplace problem. Before you choose to leave the project, ask for a meeting so you can get things out in the open.LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your good intentions could backfire if you’re not careful with other people’s feelings. Try using persuasion, not pressure, to get others to see your side of the situation.SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your dedication to finishing the task at hand is laudable. But be careful not to overdo the midnight oil bit. Take time for relaxation with someone very special.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Although your intuition will help you make some tough choices in the first half of the month, you’ll need more facts to back up your actions later on.CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) All that hard work and research in the workplace finally pays off as you hoped it would. Ignore comments from jealous types who are out to get the Goat riled up.AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An unfair decision creates unnecessary problems. But avoid anger and move carefully as you work this out. Expect to get support from an unlikely source.PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A fuzzy financial vista persists until midmonth, when things begin to clear up. You’ll also gain a better perspective on how to handle those pesky personal problems.

WINTER SPORTS (continued): leaps into the air off the toe pick, spins, and

lands on the same foot. • Eddie Eaganwas theOlympic champion in

boxing’s light-heavyweight division at the 1920SummerOlympics.TwelveyearslaterattheLakePlacidWinterOlympics,Eaganwasa member of the gold medal winning four-man bobsled team,makinghim thefirstperson towininbothSummerandWinterOlympics.Hehad taken up bobsledding a mere three weeks beforetheOlympics.

•Bobsledtracksaremadeofconcreteandcoatedwith ice. They are about 4,000 to 4,200 feet (1,200 to 1,300 m) in length and have at least 15 curves. The sleds typically move along about 93 mph (150 km/hr). The very first WinterOlympicsfeaturedthefour-manbobsledrace,and the two-man event was added in 1932.

• The East German women’s luge team hada unique strategy for the 1968 GrenobleOlympics.Theyheatedtherunnersontheirsleds, which caused the ice to melt, increasing their speed. No surprise that the women came infirst,second,andfourthinthecompetition!Oncetheirtacticswerediscovered,theywerealldisqualifiedandtheirmedalswererevoked.

•AndersHaugenoftheUnitedStatesreceivedhisbronzemedalforskijumpingin1974.What’sunusual about that? Anders was 86 years old! He had actually competed in Chamonix in 1924, but a calculation error put him in fourth place. Fifty years later, a Norwegian sports historian noticed the blunder and Anders was awarded his medal by the daughter of the actualfourthplacefinisher,whohadtakenthebronzehomeyearsbefore.

•It might look like Alpine ski jumpers soarmiles above the crowd, but in reality, they are rarely more than about 18 feet (5.5 m) above the ground. Jumpers reach speeds of up to 65 mph (104 km/hr).

• The biathlon, which combines cross-countryskiingandriflemarksmanship,wasoriginallyamilitarytrainingexercise.Overthe12.5-mile(20-km) course, the athlete must switch from arduousskiingwitharifleonhis/herbacktothe intense focus of shooting. The sport wasn’t anofficialpartoftheOlympicsuntil1960formen and 1992 for women.

•WhileAlaska’s Iditarod isprobably themostfamous dog sled race, the 1,049-mile (1,688-km) trip from Anchorage to Nome is not the longest. That honor belongs to the Beringia TrailinRussia,wheretheworld’slongestracetakesplaceontheKamchatkaPeninsula.Thetrail is 1,270 miles (2,044 km) long in an area where 29 active volcanoes dot the landscape.

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→ On Jan. 7, 1789, America’s first presidential election is held as voters cast ballots to choose state electors. Only white men who owned property were allowed to vote. As expected, George Washington won the election and was sworn into office on April 30, 1789.

→ On Jan. 12, 1928, a young pianist from Kiev named Vladimir Horowitz makes his American debut at Carnegie Hall. Sir Thomas Beecham, guest conductor of the New York Philharmonic, was the headliner, but it was the young Russian pianist playing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 who stole the show.

→ On Jan. 11, 1937, nearly two weeks into a sit-down strike by General Motors auto workers at the Fisher Body Plant in Flint, Mich., a riot breaks out when police try to prevent the strikers from receiving food deliveries from supporters on the outside. The melee was later nicknamed the “Battle of the Running Bulls.”

→ On Jan. 10, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Lend-Lease program is brought before the U.S. Congress. It gave the chief executive the power to “sell, transfer title to, exchange, lease, lend or otherwise dispose of ” any military resources he deemed in the ultimate interest of the defense of the United States.

→ On Jan. 8, 1962, at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, is exhibited for the first time in America. The painting is a portrait of the wife of wealthy Florentine citizen Francesco del Gioconda.

→ On Jan. 9, 1972, in Hong Kong harbor, a fire breaks out aboard the Queen Elizabeth, and by the next morning the famous vessel lies in a wreck on the bottom of the sea floor. After being purchased in 1970 by C.W. Tung, a Taiwanese shipping tycoon, the vessel was renamed the Seawise University.

→ On Jan. 13, 1982, an Air Florida Boeing 727 plunges into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., killing 78 people. The plane was forced to wait 45 minutes for clearance after de-icing, and at the end of the runway was able to achieve only a few hundred feet of altitude.

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Dave Minor, a vice president with TD Insurance, provides his list of necessary tools to have on hand while driving in the snow this winter:

Windshield washer fluid and winter wiper blades – On a snowy or slushy day, it’s easy to use up a few litres of fluid trying to keep your windshield clear and visibility high. Keep some extra fluid in the car in case you run out while on the road. Good wiper blades prevent snow and ice from building up and affecting their performance.

Fuel up – It’s never a good idea to let your gas or diesel run low. Not only could you be left stranded, but it can also do serious harm to your car. A full tank of gas will minimize condensation, and prevent the gas line from freezing.

Emergency kit – You never know what Mother Nature may throw your way, so it’s important to be prepared. Have an emergency kit in your vehicle, including a snow shovel and brush, booster cables, candle and matches, blanket and cat litter (for traction), just in case.

Insurance – Speak to your insurance provider to be sure you have the proper coverage, and ask if your provider offers road side assistance. Snow on the roads means you should expect the unexpected, so make sure there are no surprises if you have to make a claim.

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To Give or Not to GiveMost people know that animals should not be given as gifts. But in case you have ever thought about doing so....please don’t. Christimas is just around the corner and it might be tempting to put a little bow on a puppy, kitten, hamster or gecko and present them to a loved one on Christmas morning. Instead of doing that please consider presenting your loved one with a gift certificate from your nearest shelter. After the craziness of the Holiday Season subsides they can go to their shelter and bring home a new family addition that fits into their life. Or maybe they would rather sponsor an animal at a local shelter. Or maybe they will opt for a foster situation. Let your loved ones decide because an animal, any animal, is a living, breathing being that

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Pet ResolutionsDEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m very excited, because we adopted a puppy this week! Do you have any advice for a new pet owner? -- James C., Dallas

DEAR JAMES: Congratulations! I recently mentioned to the new owner of a cat that it’s important to schedule an appointment with the veterinarian as soon as possible to make sure it is healthy, and to get its vaccinations. Once that’s done, pick up a few books on training and caring for your new dog. But with the new year, I want you to make some new resolutions that will last beyond just this year and the next:--I will recognize that my pet is a “forever pet.”--I will not abandon my pet when the novelty of being a pet owner wears off. --I will not discard my pet when house training gets tough, or when it starts chewing up my shoes.--I will take my pet for a regular annual checkup and keep its vaccinations and licensing up to date.--I pledge to spend time with my pet every day.--I will teach my family to respect animals, to have compassion for them and to care for them as they would another family member.--I will train my dog to respond to basic commands, and I will socialize it with other dogs so that it is better behaved in public or at dog parks.These are just a few of the resolutions you should make regarding your new pet. You’ll probably come up with even more on your own. Whatever the case, appreciate that your pet is a part of the family for the rest of its life.

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• Appreciate your pet’s mealtime. Life is busy, so why not make your pet’s mealtime an opportunity to enjoy, relax and spend some time together. Pets seem to have it all figured out and can certainly teach us a thing or two about living in the moment. And, did you know that pet ownership can also help decrease our blood pressure and cholesterol levels?

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◆ The English word “toast” to describe a piece of browned bread comes from the Latin word “tostare,” which means “roasted.” The word “toast” to mean kind words spoken while sharing wine also comes from the same root, though in a roundabout way. In the Middle Ages, wine was not always of the highest quality; as a gesture of goodwill and hospitality to guests, a piece of toast was sometimes added to improve the flavor. Eventually (as vintages improved, one might assume), the browned bread was forgotten and only the words remained.

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Wizard Of OzOn the maind stage at the ACT, Maple Ridge. Friday January 18 & Saturday January 17, 7pm. Accompanied by Jonathan Reichert and teh Ridge MEadows Orchestra. For tickets, phone 604-476-2787. $12 advance; 4 packs $40; $15 at the door.

Open Mic/Stage at Kanaka Creek CafeEvery week until January 30, 2013; 101-24155 102 Avenue, Maple Ridge.Do you sing or play an instrument? Come out every Wednesday from 5:30 – 7:30pm!An acoustic only evening, open to musicians and audience alike…a really good way to spend a couple of hours, perform or just come and have a good time.

Ladies Coffee/Tea ‘N More get-togetherEvery Thursday morning from 10:30-12noon at Grace Community Church, 12240 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows. All Ladies are invited and welcome for friendship, caring, sharing, snacks n’ more. The theme for Fall is ‘Various Themes, Topics and Conversation’. Look forward to seeing you - any questions call Jayne @ 465-6897

Q: When can I see my favorite actor, Kevin Bacon, on the big or small screen again? -- Holly T., via emailA: Kevin Bacon can be seen next on the small screen, where he’ll be starring in “The Following” on Fox, which premieres on Monday, Jan. 21, at 9/8c. The series is described as an “intense, spellbinding drama that follows Ryan Hardy (played by Kevin), an ex-FBI agent called out of retirement to track down Joe Carroll

(James Purefoy of ‘Rome’), a devious and diabolical serial killer, and the mastermind behind an ever-growing web of killers.” The series is created, written and executive-produced by Kevin Williamson (“Scream,” “Dawson’s Creek” and “The Vampire Diaries”), and also stars Maggie Grace (“Lost,” “Taken” and “Breaking Dawn”) and Natalie Zea (“Justified” and “Dirty Sexy Money”).

***Q: Since “Cougar Town” is returning to TV this month on TBS, is there any chance I’ll see my favorite “Scrubs” alum, John C. McGinley, make a guest appearance? -- Mark W., BostonA: I recently spoke with the multitalented actor (who finishes up a run on Broadway with Al Pacino in “Glengarry Glen Ross” this month), and I asked him just that. He told me: “I love Billy Lawrence (‘Scrubs’

and ‘Cougar Town’ creator) more than anything. Maybe it’ll happen down the road.” For now, if you’re in New York, you can see him treading the boards in person. Or you can wait until Feb. 5 to catch him in the DVD release of the feature film “Alex Cross,” or you can see him on the big screen April 12 in “42” playing Red Barber.Of his role as the legendary baseball announcer, John told me: “Red Barber was an iconic radio pioneer who was kind of the co-inventor of the live [play-by-play sports] broadcast. The film is as much a celebration of one of the great civil-rights stories of the last century as it is a sports story. I’ve seen about 20 minutes of the film, and I just thought it was phenomenal. I haven’t seen the whole film yet, but I can’t wait.”

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(NC)—Keeping a tidy and organized living space can be an ongoing challenge for most busy households. Tackling the mess may seem overwhelming, but with a little help from the whole family and the right storage solutions, getting organized can become less of a chore and a great time saver.

Sit down with your family to identify their storage issues. Then create a plan and source out the right solutions and tools to address the problems. Whether it’s de-cluttering the front hallway or storing hockey equipment, Canadian Tire offers hundreds easy to implement and attractive storage solutions to meet any family’s home organization challenges. Here are a few tips to transform your house from chaos to order:

• Make it fun. Cleaning up doesn’t have to be a chore. Your kids are more likely to pick up after themselves if you make it a fun activity. Make it a game by grabbing a stopwatch and seeing which family member can pick up the most items in one minute.

• Choose the right storage tools. From hooks, bins, shelves, hangers and racks there is a storage solution for every item and space – it’s just a matter of choosing the right one. Pick options that are easy to use for kids. For example, attach hooks to the wall of an entranceway so that they can easily hang up their jackets. Or provide colourful boxes for them to store their toys.

• Use labels. Labels are a great way to remind everyone where everything belongs. Try labelling toy bins according to what goes in them such as books, games and sports equipment. In shared spaces such as a front closet consider assigning a bin for each family member where they can put their hats, mittens and shoes.

• Be creative. As families grow and change it is a great idea to use multi-purpose storage products. A hanging shoe compartment is the perfect place to hold dolls or action figures for a child but can be converted back to shoe storage later on. Shelving units are also good to have as they can be used to hold everything from toys to clothing.

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An elegant seasonal saladSometimes it can be difficult to think of winter, which began on Dec. 22, as a salad season. After all, salads are so often associated with the fresh new growth of springtime. But, in fact, you can easily find so many delicious ingredients at this time of year to turn into all kinds of refreshing salads that reflect the season.Winter brings a generous harvest of hearty leaves for salads, including arugula, curly endive (also known by the French term frisee), radicchio, escarole, and various kinds of cabbages. All of these are characterized by robust, sometimes bitter flavors and substantial textures that seem to express more of the way you want a salad to be when the winds are blowing cold or the snow is falling.Then, of course, there are all kinds of seasonal fruits that you can put into winter salads. Apples and pears are among the most obvious candidates, and both make excellent choices. So are citrus fruits, especially tangerines - and their close cousins mandarins, Clementines, and Satsumas, as well as grapefruit and oranges. And remember that dried fruits and nuts further enhance salads when sprinkled in as garnishes.And don’t forget other treats you can add to winter salads. Cheeses are among my favorite selections, adding creamy richness to contrast with the robust greens, along with a hint of saltiness. And meats, especially those from the deli section, can elevate the satisfaction that any salad delivers.Start thinking about combining all these categories I’ve mentioned, and you begin to realize how much variety there can be in winter salads. You can serve them for all sorts of occasions, from casual family dinners to the most elegant dinner parties.One of my favorite winter salads, in fact, makes an ideal first course for a holiday meal, whether Christmas dinner or a New Year’s Eve gathering. It highlights fresh pears, at their peak right now with a wide range of varieties available, from yellow or red Bartletts to green or red Anjous, Comice to Bosc to Concorde pears. (You can also use slightly crispier Asian pears.) Complementing their sweet, juicy flavor are chunks of the cream-filled mozzarella known as burrata, wafer-thin slices of the velvety cured Italian ham known as prosciutto (substitute thin slices of any other ham you like, if you wish), and mounds of baby arugula leaves. A little bit of light dressing based on sweet, slightly spicy, almost syrupy late-harvest white wine ties all these flavors and

textures together in perfect harmony.So, here’s to autumn salads - and to a wonderful start to your festive meal!

PEAR AND PROSCIUTTO SALAD WITH LATE-HARVEST-WINE VINAIGRETTE

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◆ 2 tablespoons sweet white late-harvest dessert wine such as ice wine (Eiswein)◆ 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, preferably aged ◆ 1 teaspoon Champagne vinegar ◆ Salt◆ Freshly ground black pepper◆ 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ◆ 4 ripe but firm organic pears, halved, seeded, and cut lengthwise into slices 1/4 inch thick◆ 1/2 pound burrata (cream-filled mozzarella) or fresh buffalo mozzarella, at room temperature, cut into 4 slices ◆ 4 thin slices of prosciutto ◆ 2 cups organic baby arugula leaves, about 1-1/2 ounces

In a small bowl, combine the wine, balsamic vinegar, and Champagne vinegar. Season lightly to taste with salt and pepper, stirring until the salt has dissolved. Whisking continuously, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until fully incorporated. Set this dressing aside.With a small, sharp knife, carefully cut each pear lengthwise in half. Using the knife, a melon baller, or a sharp-edge teaspoon, carefully cut out the stems, cores, and seeds from each pear half. Then, use the knife to cut each half lengthwise into wedges about 1/4 inch thick.Put the pear slices in a shallow dish and drizzle them with 1-1/2 tablespoons of the dressing. With clean fingers, gently toss the slices to coat them with the dressing, taking care not to break the slices.Attractively arrange the pear slices on individual chilled serving plates, setting the empty shallow dish aside. Place a piece of burrata or buffalo mozzarella cheese in the middle of or alongside the pear slices on each plate. Lightly drizzle a little more dressing, a scant 1 teaspoon per serving, over the cheese and around the pears. Drape a slice of prosciutto partially over the cheese and pears on each plate.In the shallow dish in which you dressed the pear slices, put the arugula and drizzle the leaves with the remaining dressing. Mound the arugula on top of each salad. Serve immediately.

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LUCILLE BALLFor all of those readers who loved Lucy, Tidbits offers some information you might not have known about this madcap redhead, a woman who firmly stated, “I would rather regret the things that I have done than the things that I have not.” • The death of Lucy’s father when she was three changed her comfortable

life into one of difficulties. Her mother found work in a factory and remarried. Her new husband didn’t care much for children, and moved Lucy’s mother out of state, leaving Lucy and her brother behind with grandparents. Reunited with her mother at age 11, Lucy eventually convinced her to allow her to enroll in a New York City dramatic arts school. At age 15, she met fellow student Bette Davis there. The overly-shy Lucy was so nervous on stage that the school’s headmaster

advised her mother, “Lucy’s wasting her time and ours. She’s too shy and reticent to put her best foot forward.”

• Although Lucy’s real name was Lucille Désirée Ball, when she secured work as a fashion model at age 17, she changed it to Diane Belmont, taking the name of New York’s Belmont racetrack. Lucy modeled fur coats for Hattie Carnegie, one of the leading designers of the 1930s. She was enjoying a blossoming career when she was suddenly struck ill with rheumatoid arthritis and spent the

next two years relearning how to walk.

• At age 21, this natural-born brunette dyed her hair blonde and moved to Hollywood, and landed a job as a dancer with Metro-Goldwyn Studios as a “Goldwyn Girl.” Her movie career was launched in 1933 with a part in Roman Scandals. Although Lucy is best remembered for her work in television, she appeared in 72 movies during her career.

• During the filming of 1940’s Dance, Girl, Dance, Lucy was introduced to castmate Desi Arnaz, a handsome 23-yr-old Cuban musician. They were married shortly afterward. In 1942, because there were so many blondes in Hollywood, Lucy dyed her hair her trademark red, hoping it would make her stand out.

• It was actually a radio program that launched Lucy into television. CBS Radio’s My Favorite Husband was so popular, it was developed for television, and I Love Lucy was born. It premiered in 1951 when Lucy was 40 years old, three months after she gave birth to her first child, Lucie. The sitcom quickly became a hit. Two years later, Lucy was expecting her second child, and the pregnancy was written into the script. Her son Desi, Jr. was born the same day the episode of the birth of “Little Ricky” was aired. Over 71% of television viewers watched that episode, higher numbers than those who watched President Eisenhower’s inauguration ceremony. The very first issue of TV Guide, which debuted in 1953, featured Lucy and her son on the cover. For four out of its six years, I Love Lucy was the number one show in America.

• After 20 years of marriage, Lucy and Arnaz divorced. Two years later, Lucy became the first woman to run a major television studio, one that produced several successful series. She was nominated for 13 Emmy Awards,

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