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A6 THE SHERIDAN PRESS www.thesheridanpress.com SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021

HEALTH WATCH | TODAY IN HISTORY | To begin is FROM THE On June 12, 1987, President , during a visit to the divided German city of Berlin, the victory exhorted Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev to “tear down this wall.” ecently, I was reviewing my On this date: notes from a study session In 1630, Englishman John Rfor yoga therapy certification Winthrop, leading a fleet carrying training when I came across a Puritan refugees, arrived at the significant foundational concept for Massachusetts Bay Colony, where he lifelong health and well-being: four became its governor. essential physical In 1939, the National Baseball skills strength, Hall of Fame and Museum was dedi- balance, flexibility cated in Cooperstown, New York. and agility should In 1942, Anne Frank, a German- always be the born Jewish girl living in basis of one’s yoga Amsterdam, received a diary for practices. her 13th birthday, less than a month The com- before she and her family went into bination of a hiding from the Nazis. TERESA E. breath-based and In 1963, civil rights leader ARAAS stress-relieving Medgar Evers, 37, was shot and yoga practice killed outside his home in Jackson, | creates the per- Mississippi. (In 1994, Byron De La fect setup for Beckwith was convicted of murder- enhancing and ing Evers and sentenced to life in maintaining an energetic spirit MATTHEW GASTON | THE SHERIDAN PRESS prison; he died in 2001.) throughout each day. This com- In 1964, South African Black plete package can increase physi- nationalist Nelson Mandela was sen- cal ability to carry out activities of tenced to life in prison along with daily living with vim and vigor. Sunscreen season seven other people, including Walter “Whatever your age, wherever Sisulu, for committing sabotage you are at, beginning a yoga prac- The weather forecast calls for high temperatures and clear skies for the next seven days. Sun protection against the apartheid regime (all tice for healthy aging will serve remains integral for safe outdoor recreation. were eventually released, Mandela you both today and in the long run. in 1990). There may be no way to stop the UPCOMING EVENTS | In 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court, clock, but by taking the time to in Loving v. Virginia, unanimously maintain and develop your body, Saturday, June 12 struck down state laws prohibiting you can age with grace and vitality • 8 a.m.-noon, Legacy Pregnancy Center Walk for Life, Legacy Pregnancy Center, 847 interracial marriages. and maybe even enjoy a few more Coffeen Ave., free and open to the public In 1971, Tricia Nixon and Edward extra years,” Baxter Bell, MD, said. • 8 a.m.-1 p.m., United Methodist men’s annual parking lot sale, First United Methodist F. Cox were married in the White To begin is the victory. Church, 215 W Works St., free and open to the public House Rose Garden. As we age, we lose muscle mass, • 9 a.m.-noon, Spring Fest farmer’s market, 505 College Meadow Dr., free and open to the In 1981, but maintaining physical strength public players began a 49-day strike over is not all about looking buff. • 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Beauty, Bravery & Sacred Power: The Photogravures of Edward S. the issue of free-agent compensation. Rather, appropriately safe training Curtis, The Brinton Museum, 239 Brinton Rd, Big Horn, $65 per person and includes a (The season did not resume until techniques assist in improving boxed lunch Aug. 10.) muscle and bone strength as well • 10 a.m., Sheridan County writing group’s “Shut up and write,” Innominate Coffeehouse In 1991, Russians went to the polls as joint health. Actually, both and Bakery, 652 US Highway 14, Ranchester, free and open to the public to elect Boris N. Yeltsin president of balance and coordination can • Noon, Cooking with a cop, Verdello, 23 & 25 E Grinnell Plaza, free and open to the public their republic. improve greatly with practices • 1:30-5 p.m., polymer clay koi fish workshop with Christie Brazer, SAGE Community In 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson focused on strength, and injuring Arts, 21 W. Brundage St., no experience necessary, all are welcome SAGE members $55, and Ronald Goldman were slashed to oneself from falling becomes less non-members $65 death outside her Los Angeles home. likely. • 5-9 p.m., Cats’ Brew Bash 2021, Luminous Brew House, 504 Broadway St., free and open (O.J. Simpson was later acquitted of An established measurement to the public benefiting Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue the killings in a criminal trial but of flexibility is called range of • 5:30 to 10 p.m., Bart Crow live music, Black Tooth Brewing, 312 Broadway St., $15 per was eventually held liable in a civil motion referring to the “distance person in advance, $20 at the door action.) and direction a joint can move • 6 p.m., Adesanya vs. Vettori UFC 263 viewing party, Cloud Peak Lanes, 1520 Coffeen In 2004, former President Ronald between the flexed position and Ave, $10 cover charge for those 21 and older Reagan’s body was sealed inside a the extended position, according to • 6:30-11 p.m., Jackpot bowling, Cloud Peak Lanes, 1520 Coffeen Ave, $10 for three games tomb at his presidential library in Wikipedia. A critical part of stay- and rental shoes Simi Valley, California, following ing able-bodied is allowing limbs a week of mourning and remem- and spine to move with ease, thus Sunday, June 13 brance by world leaders and regular decreasing injury risk. • 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Concealed carry class, Sportman’s Warehouse, 524 E Brundage Ln, $75 Americans. In addition, muscles work more per person In 2015, Joyce Mitchell, a worker effectively because blood flow • 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., SCLT Discovery Sessions: Canoe believe it? A free float!, Emerson at the maximum-security Clinton throughout the body increas- Park, 1704 Bender Ln, free and open to the public Correctional Facility in Dannemora, es. Improving flexibility evenly • 5-6 p.m., Tongue River artist residency presentation: Vivian Lee Croft, Gallery on Main, New York, was arrested on charges throughout the body adds symme- 110 W 3rd Ave, Dayton, free and open to the public of helping two convicted killers try as an ideal part of a practice, escape; Mitchell later pleaded guilty also diminishing risk of injury. Monday, June 14 to promoting prison contraband and Not too much, not too little — just • No events listed. was sentenced to 2 1/3 to seven years enough. in prison. Maintaining a sense of physi- NATIONAL OBITUARY | Ten years ago: The Dallas cal balance is especially critical Mavericks won their first NBA title throughout life to prevent falls and , coach who took great coaches who have been through here,” by winning Game 6 of the finals sustain independence and should Giants to , dies at 71 Judge said. “Look, it’s definitely an honor to against the Miami Heat, 105-95. “The be a focus of much attention daily be in the same position as all of these coach- Book of Mormon” took home nine throughout life. Every active es.” Tony Awards, including the prize movement provides a chance to (AP) — Jim Fassel, whose bold guarantee Fassel was born in Anaheim, California, for best musical; “War Horse” won practice balance. Formal balance of a playoff bid late in the 2000 season seem- on Aug. 31, 1949. He played five Tonys, including the best play training, combined with strength ingly catapulted the to a at Fullerton College, USC and Long Beach award. and flexibility, will definitely spot in the Super Bowl, has died. He was 71. State. In 1972, he was drafted in the seventh Five years ago: A gunman opened improve stability. Also, the ability The Giants said Tuesday that family round by the . He played brief- fire at the Pulse nightclub, a gay to increase and focus awareness friends informed them of his death. ly in the NFL and . establishment in Orlando, Florida, are essential to enhancing balance, Son , special teams coordinator Fassel was considered an offensive guru leaving 49 people dead and 53 wound- an ongoing work in progress. of the , confirmed the death and worked for the Giants as offensive ed; Omar Mateen pledged allegiance Agility is another significant to the Los Angeles Times. He told the news- coordinator in 1991 and ‘92. He was the coor- to the Islamic State group during physical skill that can increase paper his father was taken to a dinator with the , Oakland a three-hour standoff before being longevity. Renowned yoga for hospital with chest pains and died while Raiders and before killed in a shootout with police. healthy aging expert Baxter Bell, being treated Monday. The Cowboys said returning to New York as after One year ago: Rayshard Brooks, MD, describes agility “… as a qual- John Fassel would be away from the team was fired. a 27-year-old Black man, was shot ity of nimbleness that allows us this week while mourning his father. Taking over in 1997, Fassel inherited a and killed by one of the two white to move through time and space Fassel, the 1997 NFL coach of the year, team that had missed the playoffs five of the officers who responded after he with coordination…” noting that guided the Giants from 1997 to 2003, posting previous six seasons under and was found asleep in his car in the it “… helps us handle unexpected a 58-53-1 record. He was 2-3 in the postsea- Reeves. He quickly turned things around, drive-thru lane of a Wendy’s restau- changes in our environment with son, including a 34-7 loss to the Baltimore posting a 10-5-1 mark and leading New York rant in Atlanta; police body camera ease and grace.” Agility requires a Ravens in the Super Bowl in February 2001. to the NFC East title, its first since winning video showed Brooks struggling with combination of the other physical Fassel’s 58 victories place him behind the Super Bowl under Parcells in February the officers and grabbing a Taser skills and coordination to allow Steve Owen (153), (102) and 1991. from one of them, firing it as he fled. overall control of movement and (77) among Giants coaches. The Giants missed the playoffs the follow- (An autopsy found that Brooks had sensory functions. Owen and Parcells are Hall of Famers, and ing two seasons. They appeared headed to been shot twice in the back. Officer A yoga practice based in initiat- Parcells and Coughlin each won a pair of the postseason in 2000 after opening with Garrett Rolfe faces charges includ- ing movement through the breath Super Bowls. a 7-2 record, but consecutives losses to St. ing murder.) A federal judge ordered keeps the mind calm and contin- Fassel coached a number of outstanding Louis and Detroit in November had many Seattle police to temporarily stop uously teaches ease of movement players for the Giants, including Hall of thinking the team was going to fold. using tear gas, pepper spray and through efficient and effective Famer . Strahan, now a Fassel had other ideas. On Nov. 22, four flash-bang devices to break up peace- transitions. Using the four essen- co-host of “Good Morning America” and a days before a game with Arizona, the coach ful protests. The Oregon Supreme tial physical skills as basic ground- television personality, called Fassel a big put his reputation on the line, telling the Court upheld Gov. Kate Brown’s work for aging gracefully and stay- part of his life. media to target him. shutdown orders aimed at stem- ing independent as long as possible “Just a great man, great coach, and he will “I’ll take full responsibility. I’m raising the ming the coronavirus pandemic. is key, and remember: To begin is be missed,” said the former defensive end, stakes right now,” he said. “This is a poker William Sessions, a former federal the victory. who sent condolences to the Fassel family game, I’m shoving my chips to the middle judge appointed by President Ronald during Tuesday’s GMA broadcast. of the table, I’m raising the ante. Anybody Reagan to head the FBI and fired “I enjoyed enjoyed every minute with him wants in, get in. Anybody wants out, get out. years later by President Bill Clinton, TERESA (TEDDY) E. ARAAS, PhD, C-IAYT, ACLM, RCHES, as my coach and after my career when we This team is going to the playoffs. OK. This died at his Texas home at the age of E-RYT500, RPYT, a certified yoga therapist, owns local continue to stay in touch and talk,” Strahan team is going to the playoffs.” 90. businesses Balanced Living Health & Wellbeing Consultants, said. The Giants crushed Arizona 31-7 and Today’s Birthdays: Songwriter LLC, and Santosha Yoga Center. She teaches pre-professional Current Giants coach Joe Judge spoke of finished the regular season on a five-game Richard M. Sherman is 93. health courses at Sheridan College and holds an adjunct Fassel’s ties to the team during minicamp winning steak that gave them the NFC East Sportscaster is 80. research fellowship at Rocky Mountain University of Tuesday. title with a 12-4 record. Playoff wins over Singer Roy Harper is 80. Actor Roger Health Professions, Provo, Utah, where she sits on doctoral “That’s something that makes you kind Philadelphia and Minnesota followed before Aaron Brown is 72. Actor Sonia dissertation committees, mentoring students. of sit back and reflect. It brings up a lot of the Ravens crushed them in the Super Bowl. Manzano is 71.