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1. San Francisco 2. Cherries 3. Wimpy 4. Fear of spiders 5. “The Pirates of Penzance” 6. A corporation 7. Sri Lanka 8. The Indianapolis 500 9. George Orwell 10. The Flintstones 11. They are camel species. 12. NYC 13. A horse 14. Maine 15. USA 16. A gilded gramophone 17. “Don’t give up the ship!” 18. Mississippi 19. Sonoran 20. Velveeta THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 19 of an agreement between a host city or town and a marijuana business. “Under current law a public meeting must take place in a community prior to a cannabis business applying for a license from the Cannabis Control Commission,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Paul Frost (R-Auburn). “However, that public meeting can and has taken place after a host community agreement is already signed and agreed to between the business and community offi cials. My amendment sought to require that the public meeting must take place prior to the signing of the host community agreement. This way residents, especially those impacted by the location of such a business, can have input prior to any agreement on addressing impacts being fi nalized. It makes the process far more transparent and consistent from community to community.” Rep . Dan Donahue (D-Worcester), co-chair of the Committee on Cannabis Policy. opposed the amendment. “Currently municipalities are allowed to host, have their host community agreement meetings before a host community agreement is required,” said Donahue during the debate in the House. “The Cannabis Control Commission under this legislation will have the ability to promulgate new regulations … which …could include possibly the preference to have a host community agreement meeting before they sign … This bill is about setting the boundaries for what could be included in a host community agreement. It doesn’t deal with the processes for which a municipality will engage their community members in signing the host community agreement.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it). Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Donald Wong Yes BHRC | SEE PAGE 20 Savvy Seniory Senior BY JIM MILLER How to Start a Walking Program and Stay Motivated Dear Savvy Senior, My doctor recently suggested I start a walking program to help get my weight and blood pressure under control, but I’ve never exercised much and am 66. Can you recommend some tips? Hate to Exercise Dear Hate, You should follow your doctor’s orders. Years of research have shown that walking may be the single best exercise you can do to improve your health as you age. It burns calories, which will help you lose weight, builds endurance, enhances muscle tone and it doesn’t pound your joints. It also helps improve or prevent many age-related health problems including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, dementia and even depression. But walking is not only good for what ails you. It’s also one of the easiest and most convenient exercises you can do and is completely free. All you need is a good pair of walking shoes that fi t well and a little desire. Here are some things you should know to help get you started and stay motivated. Getting Started Start out slow if you need to. For many people this means head out the door, walk for 10 minutes, and walk back. Do it every day for a week. If that 9. Who wrote about being an assistant in a used bookshop in “Keep the Aspidistra Flying”? 1. On May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge opened for “Pedestrian Day” in what city? 2. What fruit is in Black Forest cake? 3. May 28 is National Hamburger Day; what is the name of the Popeye comic strip/cartoon character whose favorite food was hamburgers? 4. What is arachnophobia? 5. On May 29, 1911, W. S. Gilbert died, who did the libretto for what comic opera subtitled “The Slave of Duty”? 6. What type of group is the FDIC? 7. Most cinnamon comes from what island? 8. On May 30, 1911, what car race was fi rst held? 10. What fictional family lived in Bedrock? 11. How are Arabian and Bactrian similar? 12. Rap began in what U.S. city? 13. In the movie “Toy Story 2” what animal has the name Bullseye? 14. On May 31, 1634, the Massachusetts Bay Colony annexed what? 15. In what country did the Spanish fl u originate? seems easy, add fi ve minutes to your walks the next week and keep adding fi ve minutes until you are walking as long as you desire. It’s also a smart idea to start and fi nish your walk with a few simple warm up and cool down stretches. Stretching will make you feel better and help prevent injury. Most fi tness professionals recommend walking about 30 minutes, fi ve or more days a week. For optimal health benefi ts aim for 10,000 steps per day, which is the equivalent of about fi ve miles. Your walking pace is also important. While strolling around the park or neighborhood at an easy pace is good for you, a brisker pace that has you breathing heavily, but you are still able to carry on a conversation, provides better health, fitness and weight loss benefi ts. Staying Motivated While starting a walking program takes initiative, sticking with it takes commitment. Here are some tips to help you stay motivated: Find a walking buddy: Having a friend to walk with can provide motivation and support along with companionship. Wear a fi tness tracker or pedometer: These devices measure how far you’ve walked in steps and miles, providing motivation by spurring you to meet a par16. What does the Grammy trophy represent? 17. On June 1, 1813, USS Chesapeake Commander James Lawrence said what famous line after being fatally wounded 30 miles from Boston Harbor? 18. In what state was Tennessee Williams born? 19. The Saguaro cactus is found only in what desert? 20. On June 2, 1928, what processed cheese went public? ticular goal and showing you if you’ve met it. Or, if you use a smartphone there are free pedometer apps you can download like MyPacer.com, Google. com/fi t or Accupedo.com. Join a walking club: To fi nd one in your community, call your nearby medical center, mall, health club, senior center, running shoe stores or Area Agency on Aging to see if they sponsor or know of any clubs or groups. Or try MeetUp.com or the American Volkssport Association (AVA. org), to search for non-competitive walking clubs in your area, or start one. Keep a journal: Use it to keep track of your walking minutes, steps, or mileage and total it up at the end of each week to see how you’re progressing. There are also free apps like MapMyWalk. com and Walkmeter.com that use GPS to map your walk and measure your distance and time, which is fun and motivating. Have a backup plan: If bad weather, allergies or other factors limit your outdoor walking, have a backup plan like walking at your local mall, buying a home treadmill or joining a health club. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. ANSWERS

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