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12 4 The The Greenville Greenville Pioneer Pioneer • Friday, • Friday, February January 25, 1, 2022 2021 al? E!! s ools Many people, both men and women, kept diaries in the past. I have a small collection of local diaries and would love to have more because they illustrate the daily lives people were leading and what and who was important to them. Most people started diary keeping on January 1 of a given year. While they may not have continued recording until the end of the year, the diaries usually tell what their authors were doing on New Year’s Day. Since this edition of “The Greenville Pioneer” is coming out on January 1, I thought I would share with you how some people spent that day in the past. I don’t even know the names of all those who kept the diaries. Often, they didn’t put their names in the books. Perhaps you can guess who the authors might have been. If you do find a clue, please let me know. Helen Tripp was one of the daughters of Alfred and Maria Utter Tripp. She was born January 26,1853, and she lived until January 27, 1917. She lived in the brick house on the main street of Oak Hill with her family. On January 1, 1874, she started a diary: Thursday, Weather very The pleasant. program I from worked “A Hill-Billy around Wedding.” the house until noon. In the afternoon By Mary sewed Lou Nahas on my dress. Did For Capital Region Independent Media not go anywhere nor was there any I one love in it here when till people evening. ask Mrs. me questions Eliza Flower about called. history. Received Often, I a don’t letter know from Libbie the answer Russell. they are looking Friday, for, so January then I start 2: Weather looking for very what pleasant, they want thawed to know. all day. I sewed Sometimes on my I don’t dress get nearly to the all complete day. Aunt answer Mary or Utter sometimes and Jimmie came quite a down while this to get evening there, but to it takes I go learn to the much donation. along the [I way. can imagine Sometimes what the donation I am fortunate was, but enough can anyone to know share more someone information?] Aunt knows Mary the invited story. us This to who immediately happened go with her. recently The when coal I fire received went a out question last night. about the I had Potter to make Hollow it Grange. up this I morning. contacted Aunt Janet Mary Hull Nelson a very (as I very nice often time; do) they and cleared she not had only $104. had been a member, but had written Saturday, the story January.3: for the Rensselaerviller very Historical pleasant; Society. thawed all day Weath- again Janet today. was generous I had to in make saying the I could coal share fire her again research today. with Father, you. Mother, The Patrons Hattie of and Husbandry, Carrie [her or the two Grange, youngest was sisters] founded went in 1867 over to to advance Uncle methods Briggs today. of agriculture, [Uncle as Briggs well was to a promote Tripp and the lived social in and Medusa economic or Westerlo]. needs of farmers I finished the my United dress, States. all but The the buttons Grange is and a fraternal pockets. organization, something popular Sunday, in those January days that 4: we Weather don’t hear very so nice much and about pleasant. now. Went to Durham There to are church several this levels morning. Did not each get with back a in secret time of membership, code for Sunday and secret School. hand Did gesture. not go A member to church in any this grange afternoon. is welcome [The at Tripps any lived grange next in to the the country. Oak Hill It was Methodist unusual Church when it and was were founded always very women involved and any there.] teen old Or- because enough ville preached. to draw a I plow wrote (aged a letter 14- 16) to Libbie were encouraged Russell this to participate. evening. Did The not importance go to church. of women [It sounds was reinforced like there by were requiring opportunities that four of to the spend elected the positions whole day could and be held evening by at church.] women. The group also only had Chauncey junior chapters. B Day It was from for the Alcove family. recorded A lot of on friendships January whole developed 1,1887: Thurs. through Went the organizationcove—got 3 gal. kerosene. to Al- The The diary Potter of Hollow another Grange anonymous was person such a recorded: fraternal organi- Jan 1, #1555 zation. 1888 Rained It was organized all day. on Hugh June here 13, 1937. in evening. There were 51 charter members, A. who M. developed Cowles their recorded by-laws. in his The diary: organizational January 1, 1898: meeting The was snow held that in what fell was yesterday then the Old has Mill, been belonging piled in at heaps that time last to night Jay Makely. and the The wind first is Master still blowing. of Potter Hollow I could Grange not get #1555 home was last Floyd night Ives for Sr. the snow was drifted. Mr. Whitehead In 1938, regalia and myself of the organization games was of purchased dominoes and this the morn- group played 5 began ing. In exhibiting the evening at the played Altamont with Fair. Mr. In Mackey. 1939 a building Mr. Cook committee brother was drove appointed them and to the on house Nov. and 13, to break 1939, out a building the roads. site for the Potter Hollow Grange Hall was purchased Jan. 1, from 1918: Myrtle A diary Haskins. from This the Wade land was family deeded recorded: to the Potter Mary Hollow is with Grange us. We #1555 stay in Patrons all day. of Husbandry, Big Fire in Inc. Catskill 2:20 a.m. The Mrs. records Mary D. state Mattice that from “our mortgage Catskill wrote: has been Wednesday, completely discharged, 1,1919: the We generous stayed home. gift of Made Mrs. Jan Ada head Brandow.” cheese and hockeye [a pig product]. The building, located at 4825 Potter For Hollow years many Road Oak in the Hill town and of Vicinity Rensselaerville, families Albany have gone County, to was Florida erected in the in the winter; early the 1940s. Tripps, Ed Goff the Fords, contracted and to the put Wades in a foundation houses and erected in the the Bradenton main building area. all had for For $4,200. these This folks, was the a large New hardwood was a floor time hall to go with south. a raised A series stage Year area. of diaries written by the Wade family At the give time, an idea it was of what intended the for New the York basement folks to did be in used Florida: for the kitchen Gainesville and dining Fla area. Jan However, 1, 1925. Many people kept diaries in the past CONTRIBUTED PHOTO A popular comedy was “A Family Affair,” produced in 1940. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The back of the dustjacket of Brooks Atkinson’s book pictures him and tells about his many achievements. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Mary Wade of Oak Hill was one of the many area people who went to Florida each Another evening of fun was this skit. Cathy Briggs was driving the horse, winter. Some visited; others retired there. Most people drove from the Catskills to made up of Diane Reed and Ruth Hull. Florida, and there are numerous accounts of their trips which took several days due and to possibly a water car problem repairs along in the the base- way. ment, the kitchen area had to be ma critic for the “New York located on the upper level and the Times,” and Pulitzer Prize-winning author who had a house in addition of a kitchen was not completed until 1948. Durham on the Susquehanna The first meeting in the new Turnpike for many years, published a book in 1951 called hall was held on Nov. 26, 1941. Potter Hollow Grange held its regular meetings on the second and “Once Around the Sun.” It is fourth Tuesday evenings of each presented in diary form in that month. They hosted Grange visitation meetings once a year. Then of the year. there is an essay for every day the hall was full of Grange members (usually 125-160 people) from residents, but today I want to Some essays describe local neighboring Granges in Albany, share his philosophical comments on January 1, 1951. He Schenectady and Greene OVERBAUGH counties. They had a grand time and was in New York City that day. developed many long-time DUMPSTERS friendships. Degree work was frequently today: “New Year’s Day. The His musings seem relevant for held where new members would new year comes in with a sting. be accepted into the Grange. Grace New York is alarmed. Rain falling at a freezing temperature Clapper noted there were 123 members at the 15-Yard time of Dumpsters the 25th Available has covered the sidewalks with Grange The dress Anniversary Helen Mark Tripp wrote in Overbaugh 1962. about in her diary - Greenville would likely have been similar to those worn by the Tripp ladies in this picture. They a hard glaze. Speaking over the Residents prided themselves of on surrounding their 518-947-9981 fashionable attire, made mostly at home. At that period of time, the local stores sold yard city radio the mayor personally areas good and attended notions. the Some Saturday ladies in night town had a dressmaker come to stay for a week or so to make their new gowns. square Mr. and dances, Mrs. Bates, benefit Nelson dinners and to warns motorists to keep off the Had dinner at home. Junior with Thurs. Jan 2. John went on raise I ate funds our New for the Year’s upkeep dinner of the icy streets. The CONTRIBUTED Weather PHOTO Bureau here forecasts are Flo a Young, heavy Diane snow- together outside and expenses our tents such as plac- in- Grange members regularly put on plays and entertainment for other members. Pictured us. There was a dinner at the CC the road I did chores, washed, building [country club?] Building for the another lovely day starting to surance, ing our and tables the card together. game (Menu: nights. Reed, Cathy Briggs, Mrs. Briggs, Natalie Matthews, Daisy Wood, Ruth Hull, Ernest Tourists but we did not go. The rain at night. Reggie Fowler storm Hull, Ralph tonight. Hull and At the David moment, Young. The fricasseed hall was chicken, frequently sweet rented and out the holidays upper part passed of Potter off very Hollow, pleasantly. have Thunder space to add showers on Sunday later Haskins, Friday, Eva Jan Haskins, 3. Johns Florence home, it its warm activities. and we begin the new did Disbrow, broke his Alton leg at Newells. Haskins, Doyle Hollow the year Grange looks and bright…. participated we are in to white members potatoes, of the cucumber community pickles, variety chili sauce, of uses: creamed showers, onions, Hal- School evening. rooms and bathrooms and Haskins, rained all Henry day. John Haskins, went Leona with year One triumphantly. of the events put The on by worst the for not a loween green peas, parties, sweet dances, corn, wedding celery, has no Jan access 1, 1939: to adjoining callers land. this afternoon. Today, the Potter Hollow Union ley went Haskins, to Helens. Eva Hull, George Hull, act does. comedy, Not many “A of Family us in Affair,” Ameri- Haskins, Floyd Nickerson Maynard Haskins, after hay. Stan-I Potter can Hollow happen; Grange occasionally was a three-it receptions, cranberries family sauce. reunions, Coffee special Lemon pies.) and The as men Sunday washed School the Church Jan 2 owns this is and our maintains 56th wedding this Madeline Saturday Hull, Jan Walter 4: Hull, Lovely Floyd produced ca are prepared in May for 1940. it, for Actors we do programs rooms dishes for for the us. Potter Mrs. Hollow Bates Union and building. anniversary. The local Quite food a change bank also between then out and of the nowbuilding. It is Makely, I went Mattie to Middleburg Makely, Maynard got our every cheerfully business assume in the that area in took some an Ives, day Ruth just like Ives, spring. Edna Makely, Helen John and were not believe Grange it members. in our bones. Almost We Church. I called on Mrs. Harder from operates Hudson In later on years, this The camp. Rod and Gun conveniently Jan 1, 1940: located Mr. and and has Mrs. a Makely, money Everett from Clarence, Matthews, came Natalie back Matthews, by way of William Potter Hollow. Mercer, Mill’s, the good V.E. outweighs Wilsie & Son evil gener- in the ad mystic in the way printed love program: conquers Dean’s all, Club Jan used 1, 1928: it and Spend even put the in day an a large Palmer, parking Mrs. lot. Lasher, Nelson indoor home. shooting Bates are range away in the basement, week and Since I had the our Grange’s dinner at the membershiist Club continued Rooms. to dwindle, A very Potter nice Rivenburg, about 4 oclock Sadie had Rivenburg, a hay Eva ride A. that J. at Cunningham the eleventh in hour Greenville; some- Tour- Florence Stopped Abrams at Ethel Newkirk, Bates got Abram home al just merchandise balances of in the Potter universe Hollow; and end. Mr. which and is Mrs. no longer Lasher there. called this Potter afternoon. Hollow We Grange spend also our Hollow turkey dinner Grange gotten #1555 on purpose officially Mae through Rooney, the woods. Hector Rooney, Zina Ralph thing Cooke, gloriously General triumphant Trucking raised spare time money writing to purchase letters. hospital Nelson goes for consolidated the club about with 230 Hiawatha were Rose, Sunday James Jan Sanford, 5: Just Mae a perfect Sanford, Oak will Hill; prevent John the Smith, worst Locust before beds, to wheelchairs, church. crutches Grange there. Price #1480 80 in cents. Dormansville The business day Very Mary icy Van rained Loan, last Olive night. Van Grove it happens. Creamery; In the Haskins austere Esso and light Deland walkers, Fla: which Jan were 1, 1930 loaned A in December meeting 2006. at 7:00, The seven then remaining an Loan, John Howard walked Wilsie to Elmers. and Gilbert Geil, Station of the in world’s Cooksburg; experience West Winds; to our very community lovely day. members. Need This no was fire. entertainment members and of Potter refreshments Hollow Young. K.O. and Cecile was down after W.P. optimism Elsbree is & naïve. Son in Preston When Hollowternoon. And go with the and Hall depressions and Burnett strike in Oak us down, Hill; during wars Wash this a time am; where take a many nap this people af- Grange and card #1555 playing. at the Mr. time and of Mrs. the milk. Janet Hull Nelson, commented that “Back when my parents could not afford to purchase such consolidation Lashers to see the Glorified Ameri- You can see the New York Mary Wade, wife of Leslie Floyd and unprepared. Ives; Nelson Abrams But cautious Garage Howards came were: this Marion afternoon. Bryan, Ralph Hull (Master), Vanessa joined, it was a social organiza- Oak we Hill are Garage; shocked, W.E. incredulous, Lounsbury; items and they were not supplied by insurance companies. People Lewis, Janet Nelson (secretary and tion for farmers. Farmers had can Girl. folks had a wide circle of Wade, lived in the Green Revival house in Oak Hill. She were very appreciative that the treasurer), Daniel Theiss, Evelyn little time to socialize and this and calculations Service Station bore in us; Preston they Hollow; have Mon-Fri 7:30-6 1934: · Sat Deland, 8-5 · Sun Fla. 9-2 We go out friends, lots of activities, and Grange had them to loan. Van Voorhis and Zola Whitworth. would provide them with a night such Alton a dismal S. Potter, appearance dealer in lumber and for dinner and go to the movies warm weather. Some of them became the Durham Town Clerk In June 1999, the remaining Ralph Hull, Daniel Theiss and Evelyn Van Voorhis had been members would also promote programs re- Makely’s out with people they knew. They sound. and wood To Americans in Preston optimism Hollow; in afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Kipp stayed a few months and then January 1, 1946 and recorded in her diary: We have Town members of the Potter Hollow from Orange City call in the returned north. Others made is a more Diner congenial in East attitude. Durham; It Grange #1555 agreed that it was of Potter Hollow Grange since the lated to farming such as exhibits Andy’s Dinette in East Durham; evening. Tooldie seems some Florida their permanent home. Clerk’s office and had the safe may be even more than that: it no longer feasible to continue to 1940’s. at the Altamont Fair. Dad [Ralph and Fred Reynolds’ General Merchandise in Durham. better today. 80 in the shade. Another diary which has etc. moved to our house. Wrote may be creative. For all that I maintain their building. Since the The charter members of Potter Hull] made the exhibits for years. Jan 1, 1935: A lovely day. no name identifying its owner, a few licenses. Stayed home for know at the moment, ‘Happy Potter Hollow Union Church was Hollow Grange #1555 were: Nelson Abrams, Carcello Bates, Carrie of the first Master, was a member “A Hill-Billy Wedding: A Combi- Floyd Ives Junior, one of the sons Another dramatic offering was We call on Mr. and Mrs. Vincent written in an O-K Seal Theme New Year’s Day. New Year’ may be nothing less a frequent user of the hall and had and the Hacks. Have our dinner at home. Spend our evening is titled “My Diary for 1936.” Town Papers, etc. Had to get gins one more journey around Tablet is one of my favorites. It Jan. 2: got desk ready for than prophecy as the world be- expressed an interest in purchasing Bates, Clarence Bates, Effie Bates, of the East Durham Garage. Dana nation Barn Dance, Hill-Billy Jamboree and a Womanless Wedding.” the building, the current members Ellinor Bates, Hetty Bates, Florence Bates Brandow, Grace Clapbered hearing that his mother and Programs were mailed for one-cent Ives, remarked that he remem- with Mr. and Mrs. Luke Wed. Jan 1 --1936: Geils, new battery for car. Pop [Leslie] the sun.” of Potter Hollow Grange #1555 felt Jan 2. Three callers. Nice John and I were to Flossies & got all the Town Clerk material Columnist Mary Lou Nahas it would be in the best interest of the per, Gurdon Clapper, Catherine father, Charlotte Volker and Sheldon in order Ives, met for me. at the Not Grange. much Linda busi- were is the 25 Town cents of plus Durham 28 cents Histori- tax (53 stamps to area residents. Tickets community day. Our anniversary. of Potter Hollow Hacks to sell for Cook, Harris. Donald A beautiful Cook, Earl day. Cook, Came it the to the evening. church at a very reasonable Edith back Cook, and stopped Stanley Cook, at Golda’s, Raymond they were Cook, sawing Bruce Disbrow, ice. Elise and Brooks sisters, belonged Atkinson, to the the Potter dra- cents the name at the of door; her children column. 15 Mormile’s ness yet. whole family, parents cents) an. She in advance; lives in 35 Oak cents Hill, plus thus 39 price. Jan. The 1, Union 1938: church, A lovely located day. in cents. Greenville Auto & Truck Parts 4979 Route 81, Greenville · 518-966-5344 CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Floyd Ives Senior and his wife Ruth were charter members of the Potter Hollow Grange. Floyd was the first Grandmaster. Their two sons, Floyd Jr. and Sheldon, were also Grange members. History CONTRIBUTED of PHOTOS the Potter Hollow Grange The front of the “Once Around the Sun” dust jacket is typical of illustration in 1951 when it was published. The book sold for $4. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Mrs. The Tripps Marshall had Bell’s a house students in Bradenton, presented where a the musical whole evening family visited. at the I Potter U was in Hollow fact living Grange there Hall. when he died, but his body was returned to Oak Hill for burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery. They were members of the Bradenton Country Club.
The Greenville Pioneer • Friday, February 25, 2022 13 Body Mind and Spirit... Connections What is self-hypnosis anyway? By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media One of the misconceptions about the work I do in hypnosis is that “I” put people under during hypnosis. By “under,” I mean some sort of unconscious state where the recipient falls under an uncontrolled state of some kind, then putting the hypnosis-therapist in charge. That couldn’t be further from the truth. I guess, in part, I have stage and TV hypnosis to thank for these misconceptions. I don’t even own a rubber duck or a pocket watch. Those symbolisms were from the early days of hypnosis when people would be made to quack like a duck to the delight of an audience or fall asleep on stage. Those ridiculous symbolisms have done nothing the actual value of what self-hypnosis can do for you. Getting “curiouser?” Read on! All hypnosis is actually self-hypnosis. Hypnosis-therapy helps you to find a solution to fix your own issues or resolve concerns. It’s a very useful tool to learn. Guess what? It actually works and can be taught as well with the right guidance. In my actual work as a trained hypno-therapist, I lead the way for clients to learn how to open up to the possibilities to shift their issues or blocks to accomplishing their goals. Oftentimes curious clients will call me asking about weight-loss hypnosis, anxiety, job changes and family issues. I thought it might be useful to hear about my own self-hypnosis experience and how it benefitted me prior to a surgery I was scheduled for. I too get stuck. But I’ve learned the power of shifting this stuck state into a place of finding a solution through self-hypnosis. So here’s my tale. There were many variables surrounding this particular surgery that took place last year. I did write a column about the surgery and the positive outcomes back then, but there was much more to the story before that was untold. By variables, I mean, scheduling issues relating to the pandemic, COVID testing and timing, overnight stays or same-day releases, last-minute cancellations of the procedure and the anxiety of then dealing with the ramifications of not having this necessary procedure done because it was being categorized as “non-essential” by others, who I’ll just call... over-reaching agencies. I was made to wait 16 weeks in a less than ideal condition to hope the procedure I needed would be happening. The reason I even mention this is because these unknowns so totally and completely contributed to the anxiety within my psyche that it created walls to my belief in ever getting well. If you know me, you understand how I almost always take the high road to faith. I was losing that ability quickly. All of this was impacting my pathway to my natural wisdom of what I call my common sense. My intuitive self. So within the framework of all of those self-doubts mounting, I began to second guess my decisions. I got stuck in this state of uncertainty, in my ability to trust my own critical thinking. Why? Well because so much of late had become out of my own control. You still with me here? If you rolled the paper up and are lighting a fire with it, thank you for getting this far with me. So, here’s where the story turns around. My hypnosis teacher called me and offered to guide me through to my own self-hypnosis to prepare me as best as possible for a successful outcome that WAS in my control. The power of positive thinking. He extended his expertise and his hand to guide me knowing that self-hypnosis was going to help me regain my faith over fear. He and I began the hypnosis session with a “story.” My story of the need for this procedure. That felt really good to be heard and I was able to give a voice to my situation and BODY MIND AND SPIRIT Pat Larsen my hopes for a successful outcome. Having an opportunity to simply relax into my own story and experience all the steps that led me up to this point, I really began to let go of my anxiety as I settled into simply listening to the calming voice surrounding me. Peter Blum is a gifted hypnotherapist and my instructor and friend, and he was the guide for this session. Peter talked about visualizing the day of the procedure, focusing on the sights and sounds in a very positive way. We imagined sending positive vibes to both my surgeon and his staff and thanking them in advance for the good care they would be providing me with. These “suggestions” were replacing the negative thoughts that had taken up residence in my subconscious mind. He helped me to create a better result and to find a way to replace fear with trust that I had made a good decision to move forward. In walking me through to a more positive conclusion, I felt the physical relief from stress and I released uncertainty with a self-hypnosis visualization of confidence to take home and tap into as I needed to. It was indeed a very useful tool to learn from. The entire session took a total of 45 minutes and Peter recorded the session so that I could review it right before the surgery. When I shared that I had sought hypnosis prior to the procedure during my pre-surgical interview with my surgeon and my anesthesiologist, they were both happy to hear that I had taken the time to prepare myself. They felt it was a very useful tool also and hoped more patients would seek out that pre-surgery therapy. When I meet with hypnosis clients for an initial visit, the first thing I show them is an image of an iceberg. Use your imagination now. There in your mind’s eye envision a huge iceberg jutting above the water. That part represents your conscious mind. The part where your present-day experiences live and inform you day by day. Now imagine the lower two-thirds of that huge structure below the surface. That immense mass represents your subconscious mind and all the files that you store. You store answers for everything you’ve ever experienced or learned in those subconscious parts of your mind. Hypnosis helps you re-access those solutions by helping you — the operative word us “you” — tap into your own solutions. Therefore making all hypnosis, self-hypnosis. Sometimes, as little as one session can open you up to a solution that you may not have even considered before. I hope that helps explain what I and many hypnosis therapists do and more so, why we do it. The desire to resolve an issue has to be there. That’s your desire. A belief that you’ll be heard and be in control of your own solution is important. While in a confident and relaxed state you permit those doorways or computer files in the subconscious mind to relay solutions to you that appeal to you and you only. Trust in your hypnosis practitioner helps so solutions can be verbally suggested that come from you and are revealed during the story time of your session. If you’ve tried everything else and think learning self-hypnosis might be something that could help, find a certified hypnosis therapist and make an appointment. There’s one closer than you realize. Pat Larsen is a nationally certified hypnosis therapist, licensed dance fitness instructor specializing and trained in movement for baby boomers, seniors and elders. Ongoing live classes are offered weekly Mondays and Thursdays at The Shamrock House in East Durham. Contact Pat at 518-275-8686 or Pelarsen5@aol.com. Readings and sessions are available, as well as acupressure and Qi Gong. The Magic Ball Trilogy written by Steve Trout, former Yankee player Buddy the baseball – The ball that changed his game, part 4 It was a new summer baseball season, and Billy had grown bigger and stronger. He had gotten a new glove, a Wilson A-2000. The coach told him when he got a new glove to make sure it had an open web. It would allow him to see the ball better. At the first practice of the summer, his teammates were looking at him as if he were a new person. He was. Wearing the same uniform as last year – sponsored by Ace Hardware and wearing the same number 33 – Billy was ready to play ball. Coach Doolittle held a meeting before practice and introduced the new players and welcomed back the returning ones. The players went to their positions, with Tony the new catcher behind theplate. Coach yelled Billy’s name, calling him to be the first hitter in batting practice. Billy squared up the bat to the ball and sent the rawhide over the fence four times. “Hey, man, who are you – Babe Ruth?” Tony asked. Tony looked bigger wearing the extra eight pounds of catching gear. It seemed to take a toll on him after only a few hitters, though, so coach pulled him out of practice. It didn’t take long before Tony was nicknamed “Tank” by his teammates. Sitting on the bench, covered in sweat, Tony offered Billy one of his extra bottles of Gatorade. Billy accepted, and their friendship began. Billy headed to right field after his batting practice and immediately made a few nice catches. After practice, Tony went to Billy and praised his baseball skills. “Thanks, it wasn’t always like that.” “What happened? How did you get so good?” “It’s a great story, Tony. You probably wouldn’t believe it.” Tony thought about that and then went to put on his catching gear because it was the only position he knew how to play, and he wanted to show the coach that he wasn’t soft. Billy noticed he was breathing a little hard. “Hey, it’s a little hot today. Take your time,” Billy suggested. Real, Reputable, Coach yelled, “Hurry up! What’s taking so long?” Trusted. Your News After practice, at home Billy talked to his mom about Tony and how the guys nicknamed Media. him “Tank” because he was so big. “Mom, he seems to be really out of shape and struggles to run. He even breathes heavily putting on his catching gear.” “Maybe you can help him get in shape and lose some weight,” she recommended. Billy noticed the same things at the next practice. This time, during a water break, Tony pulled out a Snickers bar, and in two bites it was gone. Billy offered Tony some pieces of watermelon from his Ziploc bag, but Tony didn’t want any. “My parents try to get me to eat fruits, but I sort of need the candy. It helps with my blood sugar.” “What do you mean?” Billy asked. “I’m diabetic. ‘Type 2’ they call it. Just found out a few months ago. My dad didn’t know he had it until he was 45, and now it’s my problem, too. He said that playing baseball would be good for me, and I need the exercise. He’s trying to get me to spend less time on the computer and more time on the games he played as a boy. Most of my friends are playing online games. I love computer games, and it’s great competition with the other gamers.” “Yeah, I used to do that, too. Then things changed for me when I found a baseball.” “What do you mean? How did a baseball change the way you did things?” Tony asked. “It is much more than that, Tony. The ball changed my life.” Tony laughed and thought Billy was a little silly to think that a baseball could have that much power. “You may believe it is sort of crazy to think a ball could have magical powers, but it did wonders for me. I even have a name for him: ‘Buddy.’” During the first game, Tony got a base hit to right field; however, he was thrown out by the right fielder. That seldom ever happened. He felt really embarrassed and returned to the dugout where he put his head down between his knees. Billy gave him a pat on the back to encourage him to keep doing his best. Tony looked up, and Billy saw a tear rolling down his cheek. Billy got home and asked his mom about diabetes. She explained that it is a big problem with kids because they eat unhealthy food and do not get enough exercise. She said that it often runs in families. And that it was more of a problem now because kids were playing more video games than they were spending time playing outside. She even said that when they took out gym in Billy’s school that it had a negative effect on the extra exercise the student would get in a day. “I’m glad I changed my habits last year.” “Yes, you sure did. Maybe you can be a good influence on Tony,” she said. “Yeah, Mom, I will try. But I’ve got this other idea to help him out.” THIS PUBLICATION SUPPORTS REAL NEWS. Read the next installment in the next Greenville Pioneer! 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