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FIND THE # OF TOBY’S IN THIS ISSUE AND ADVERTISERS ADS WHERE HIDDEN, THEN ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES FOR THIS WEEK’S PAPER IS FRIDAY MAY 4TH. EMAIL ENTRIES TO TIDBITSOFNIAGARAREGION@GMAIL.COM

HIDDEN TOBIES IN ISSUE #41 There were 9 Tobies total hiding in the ads.

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COCONUTS (cont’d): used in sweet treats such as macaroons. Dried coconut meat is known as copra, which is often processed to produce oil, soaps, and cosmetics. • Coconut water is a refreshing drink, full of fiber, protein, antioxidants, sugars, vitamins, and minerals. It’s also been used as a short-term substitute for human blood plasma, and as an IV for severely dehydrated individuals. Coconut milk isn’t the same as coconut water. It’s lower in sugar and its fat content is upwards of 20%. Just like cow’s milk, coconut cream will rise to the top, separating from the milk. • In Malaysia and Thailand, a certain primate, the pig-tailed macaques, has been trained for 400 years to harvest coconuts. A single macaque can pick 800 to 1,000 coconuts per day, and is even trained to tell the difference between ripe and unripe fruits. • It’s estimated that about 150 people are killed every year from falling coconuts. • Coconuts aren’t just for eating! The fiber of the husk, known as coir, is used in the manufacture of ropes, brushes, sacks, mattresses, and can also be used to buff floors. The leaves are used in broom-making, the weaving of baskets and mats, and as thatch for roofs. The wood from the tree trunk makes for an outstanding building material for bridges, houses, and boats, due to its straightness, strength, and salt resistance. In fact, in 1978, Philippines Ferdinand Marcos commissioned the construction of the Coconut Palace, a guest house with seven bedrooms, for the visit of Pope John Paul II to the Philippines. The structure, built of 70% coconut lumber, cost $10 million to erect. Ironically, the Pope refused to stay there, believing it was too lavish. • Do you remember the 1971 hit song “Coconut,” recorded by Harry Nilsson? The song, which was on the Billboard charts for 10 weeks, advised a girl with a stomachache to “put the lime in the coconut and drink ‘em both together,” then “call him in the morning.” JUDY MURPHY FROM NEWFANE IS OUR FIRST WINNER OF THE HIDDEN TOBY CONTEST. JUDY CORRECTLY COUNTED 7 TOBY’S AND WON A $20 GIFT CARD FROM CAFORA’S IN NEWFANW

2 on the front page (1 in John’s Auto Sales and 1 in Heritage Structures), 1 on page 2 (Furry Tales), 2 on page 3 (D’s Salon and RW Homeworx), 2 on page 5 (Baggs Service and Country Cottage Restaurant), 1 on page 6 (Howard Hanna), 1 on page 7 (Barb’s Sweet Treats) How’d you do? Winner will be announced in next week’s issue , Issue #43 REMEMBER: ONLY COUNT TOBIES IN ADVERTISERS ADS

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Enjoy reading this week‛s issue then... look through the ads in the paper and make note of how many of me, (Toby) you ﬁnd. Make note what the businesses name is that you found me in, then follow instructions at the bottom of this ad. It‛s that simple!

ENTRY DEADLINE FOR THIS ISSUE END OF DAY FRIDAY APRIL 20TH If you are new to the Tidbits family, or need a refresher.. rules are simple, search the businesses ads in each issue and count the total # of me you spot, then email the total # of Toby‛s (me) you ﬁnd w/advertisers name you found me in, along with your name, address & phone # before Saturday of that week to: tidbitsofniagararegion@gmail.com we will pick a winner by Saturday at noon of each week # of Toby‛s include ONLY the ones hidden in ads.

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