Plumbing Apprentice. Idiom Origins

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1 Happenings FREE.. To a Good Home! In the Community by Gail Marie Beckman Remember, Friday, June 1st is the day to be at Peace Park, 11am to 2pm, to help celebrate the one-year anniversary of Sandy Valley Counseling Center. They will have a barbecue, face painting, games for the kids, and raffle prizes! Also, in case you did not know, our very own Sandy Valley Post Office will take your tattered and worn out flags of all sizes to be held until proper retirement on Flag Day. Again this year, on Thursday, June 14th, starting at 6pm, Sandy Valley's American Legion Post 27 will conduct the official flag-burning ceremony outside Keystone Center and provide burgers and beverages for the attendees. Worn flags can be brought to the ceremony, and new flags can be purchased as well. Come out and join us! Chinese Chicken Salad page 2 June Poem page 2 Custom Crossword Puzzle page 8 Plumbing Apprentice If you're looking for more than just a job, open enrollment is happening now through June 28th, Monday - Thursday, 8am to 3pm, at the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Nevada Education Foundation office. They want you to apply in person at 271 Sunpac Avenue, Henderson, with a Nevada ID, birth certificate, social security card, diploma or equivalent, DD214 (if applicable), and be prepared to complete a basic math test. For more info, please call the PHCC office at (702) , or visit their website at phccnv.com Idiom Origins There are many phrases and expressions we use every day that don't make literal sense, and you may have often wondered where they came from. Here are a few you may find of interest: Break the Ice Meaning: To break off a conflict or commence a friendship. Origin: Back when road transportation was not developed, ships would be the cont'd on page 4 June 1, 2018 Time to Vote! by Mark Gordon Once again voting season has descended upon us.. at least the Primary season, that is. Early voting has started, and the nearest to us is at Blue Diamond and Arville in an event tent between Target and Kohl's. They are open through the 7th from 9am to 6pm, and on June 8th (the last day) it will be open from 9am to 7pm. Regular voting in our area is Tuesday, June 12th from 7am to 7pm at Sandy Valley School. Farewell to Frank Long-time Sandy Valley resident, Frank Chin, died peacefully on May 16, 2018 in Las Vegas. He was 91 years old. His devoted wife, Alice, was by his side. Frank had been struggling with heart failure and dementia, but remained in high spirits throughout his fight. Frank was a beloved husband and father who will be deeply missed.

2 Chinese Chicken Salad Ingredients 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1/2 head napa cabbage, thinly shredded (about 6 cups) 1/4 head red cabbage, shredded (about 2 cups) 1 large carrot, shredded (about 2 cups) 3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced, greens included (about 1/2 cup) 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts 1 (11-ounce) can Mandarin oranges in water, drained 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce or chili sauce 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Directions Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul. Henry Ward Beecher Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and brush onto chicken breasts. Arrange in a baking dish and bake until juices run clear, about 13 to15 minutes. Remove from oven, cool completely, and cut into 1/4-inch slices. In a large bowl, combine Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, scallions, water chestnuts, Mandarin orange and sliced chicken. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, brown sugar and chili sauce. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Divide among bowls and top each serving with 2 teaspoons toasted almonds. June The past, present, Far up in the deep blue sky, and future walk Great white clouds are floating by, into a bar. All the world is dressing in green, It was tense. Many happy birds are seen, Roses bright and sunshine clear, Show that lovely June is here. F. G. Sanders Every time I get the urge to clean, I watch Hoarders and I decide my house isn't that bad after all! Page 2 Happenings June 1, 2018

3 Valley Communications Broadband is Here.. and Much More! Sign Up for VCA Triple Play Today and Save! Digital TV, Digital Phone, and High-Speed Broadband Stop by the VEA warehouse in Sandy Valley, Monday through Friday from 8am to 2pm, to sign up for service and to experience VCA digital phone and TV services in person! Happenings June 1, 2018 Page 3

4 Idiom Origins cont'd only transportation and means of trade. At times, the ships would get stuck during the winter because of ice formation. The receiving country would send small ships to break the ice to clear a way for the trade ships. This gesture showed affiliation and understanding between two territories. Barking Up the Wrong Tree Meaning: To have misguided thoughts about an event or situation; a false lead. Origin: This refers to hunting dogs that may have chased their prey up a tree. The dogs bark, assuming that the prey is still in the tree, when it no longer is. Bury the Hatchet Meaning: To stop a conflict and make peace. Origin: This dates back to times when the Puritans were in conflict with the Native Americans in North America. When they were negotiating peace, the Native Americans would bury all their hatchets, knives, clubs, and tomahawks. Weapons literally were buried and made inaccessible. Let One's Hair Down Meaning: To relax or be at ease. Origin: In public, the aristocratic women of medieval times were obliged to appear in elegant hair-dos that were cont'd on page 9 Page 4 Happenings June 1, 2018 kostasforjp.com

5 Word of the Day: anecdotal anəkˈdōdl adj. Based on casual observations or indications rather than rigorous or scientific analysis Did You Know? In 2018, the first-ever troop of homeless Girl Scouts started selling cookies and immediately crushed their goal. NYC's Troop 6000, which is comprised entirely of children who live in homeless shelters, wanted to sell 6,000 boxes by the end of the season. They acquired permission to sell at the Kellogg's Cafe in Union Square. They sold over 32,500 boxes in six days! The most satisfying thing in life is to have been able to give a large part of one's self to others. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Do You or a Loved One Suffer from Nagging Pain Maybe from a Previous Injury or Complication? Send them to me, Mark Gordon, the Muscle Relaxer your Doctor Should Prescribe, and the Pain Reliever you Deserve! Call (702) Today for an appointment Medical Massage Practitioner Available in Las Vegas and Sandy Valley, Nevada ~ NVMT 6204 Happenings June 1, 2018 Page 5

6 The supernatural is the natural not yet understood. Elbert Hubbard June Sunday Monday Tuesday LEGEND 1 st and 3 rd Mondays at the Senior Center is Coffee & Donuts from 8-10:30am Every Monday at Peace Park Food Share gives out food at 12:30pm American Legion at Keystone - 6:30pm SMVDA Meeting at Community Ctr - 6:30pm Citizen's Advisory Council at Community Ctr - 7:30pm Community Swap Meet at SV Yacht Club Sunup to Sundown Page 6 Happenings June 1, 2018

7 2018 Three Square Food Delivery at Peace Park First & Third Wednesdays - 7:30am Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday SV Counseling Ctr 1-Year Anniversary Celebration at Peace Park - 11am to 2pm Potluck at Senior Center - 1pm Sandy Valley Clean-Up at Kingston & Beech - 8am to Noon Women's Yoga Circle Comm. Ctr ($6) - 7pm Flag Day Ceremony at Keystone - 6pm Women's Yoga Circle Comm. Ctr ($6) - 7pm Community Swap Meet at SV Yacht Club Sunup to Sundown Doterra Oils Info at Senior Center FREE - 1pm Community Swap Meet at SV Yacht Club Sunup to Sundown Pancake Breakfast at Senior Center 8am to 10:30am Women's Yoga Circle Comm. Ctr ($6) - 7pm Food Share at Peace Park - 8am to 10am Women's Yoga Circle Comm. Ctr ($6) - 7pm Happenings June 1, 2018 Page 7

8 across 1. Hollow area where the hipbone fits 4. Not at lunch 6. Put into normal position 8. MDs, etc. 11. Las Vegas state (abbr) 12. Advise medically 13. thee I sing Medical file info 16. Understand 17. Extremely unusual 18. Tailbone vicinity (2 wds) 20. Could be pinched 21. Lawrencium symbol 23. Used to be 24. Certain acid 26. Ground speed, shortened 27. Hospital worker 28. Workman's equipment 29. Grows together again 30. Break in two, quickly 32. As opposed to compound 35. Involuntary contraction of a muscle 36. Put out of place 38. No matter which 40. Half a laugh 42. Symbol for selenium 43. Straighten out 45. Lutetium symbol 47. Let's run a few 49. and Improved! 50. Sudden, severe bending and jolting of the neck 51. Short pull 53. (with 57 across) Swelling needs 55. Bony healing tissue 57. (see 53 across) 59. An and shut case 62. Precedes IOU 63. Silicon symbol 65. Partner of neither 66. Join together closely 67. Swollen and red down 1. Increasing in size 2. Certain joints Sprains, Strains & Fractures 3. Have you broken a bone? 4. Iridium symbol 5. A real pain in the 6. Reach for the sky 7. Ripped connective tissues (2 wds) 9. Symbol for rhodium 10. Tiny cracks in bones and joints caused by strain of repeated motion: fracture 12. Break straight across the bone 14. Cost of service 16. Particular dir. 19. Operating Room, shortened 22. Twisting or jerking suddenly 23. The two of us 24. Container top 25. Cerium symbol 26. When a youngster's semi-soft bone splinters without breaking in two A Custom Crossword by Gail Marie Beckman custom crosswords & more ~ (702) ~ Weights and meas. System 31. Palladium symbol 32. Tree juice 33. That thing over there 34. Between sol and ti 35. Constant pull maintained by a weighted apparatus 37. Break on the diagonal 39. Affirmative 41. Breaks can occur at any 44. Another dir. 46. Skyward 48. What's that you say? 52. and suffering 53. Integrated circuit, for short 54. Einsteinium symbol 56. Not longitude (abbr) 58. Alias initials 60. Symbol for polonium 61. Utterance of hesitation 63. Tin symbol 64. Supposing Page 8 Happenings June 1, 2018 (answers on page 12)

9 U.S. Post Office Store N Stuff 777 East Quartz Avenue, Sandy Valley, Nevada, Mail Box Rentals / Local Crafters Showcased Notary Service and Money Orders Available Send / Receive Faxes GREETING CARDS, TOYS, JEWELRY, PUZZLES, CANDY, & SODAS Owner: Kay Searle Phone: (702) Fax: (702) sanjac115@peoplepc.com A young Mom and Dad are walking home from a shopping mall. Suddenly, the Mom looks in the stroller and says, That's not our baby! No, the Dad replies, but it's a much nicer stroller! kostasforjp.com Idiom Origins cont'd usually pulled up. The only time they would let their hair down was when they came home and relaxed. Don't Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater Meaning: Don't get rid of valuable things along with the unnecessary ones. Origin: In the early 1500s, people only bathed once a year. Not only that, but they also bathed in the same water without changing it. The adult males would bathe first, then the females, leaving the children and babies to go last. By the time the babies got in, the water was clouded with dirt. The mothers had to take extra care that their babies were not thrown out with the bathwater. Happenings June 1, 2018 Page 9

10 Page 10 Happenings June 1, 2018 Courage is fear holding on a minute longer. George S. Patton

11 She got her looks from her father. He's a plastic surgeon. Groucho Marx Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation towards the local swimming pool. I gave him a glass of water. Did You Know? Billy Joel never sells tickets to the front rows of his concerts. Aside from wanting to beat the scalpers, he got tired of all the bored, rich people staring up at him.. "All great achievements require time." - Maya Angelou It's a sprain in your left porterhouse. So now, he sends his road crew out to bring down the fans from the worst seats so there ll be people in the front row that are really happy to be there.. real fans. I lost my job at the bank on my very first day. A woman asked me to check her balance, so I pushed her over. To Do List: 1. Go to pet store. 2. Buy bird seed. 3. Ask how long it will take for the bird to grow. 4. Wait for the reaction. Happenings June 1, 2018 Page 11

12 Description of the Modern SmartPhone in 1926 Page 12 Happenings June 1, 2018

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14 Community Churches Sandy Valley Community Church (702) Sandy Valley Baptist Church (702) St. Catherine of Siena Holy Catholic Church (702) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (702) Did You Know? There are red bananas that taste sweet, creamy, and a little bit like raspberries "It's easy to make a buck. Sandy Valley Library Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday from 1pm to 7pm; Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Closed on Fridays and Sundays FOR SALE Ford F-350 in Sandy Valley. Call for details. Make a reasonable offer. (702) When in doubt, tell the truth. Mark Twain It's a lot tougher to make a difference. - Tom Brokaw some local blooms Happenings is dedicated to providing fun, interesting, entertaining, and positive information for those living in and around Sandy Valley, Nevada and beyond. Feel free to submit short stories, poems, photos, ideas, and jokes to: Happenings Media, 777 East Quartz Avenue, Box 7006, Sandy Valley, Nevada, happeningsmedia@gmail.com Editor: Gail Marie Beckman ~ (702)