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TIDBITS® CONSIDERS FROGS by Janet Spencer Come along with Tidbits as we consider the remarkable frog! Song of Love • Gray tree frogs live in the woodlands of the eastern U.S. The female listens to the trilling call of males. When she decides which male has the call she likes best, she hops up to him and nudges him with her nose, indicating her willingness to mate. Scientists wanted to find out what kind of a male frog's call was the most attractive. Is it the loudest, longest, nearest? Some biologists decided to find out. • •They set up a chamber with two speakers, then put one female at a time in the chamber. Each speaker emitted a slightly different mating call. They discovered the pulse rate of the call is the most important: females prefer males whose call has a slow rate. This may be because a different species of frog has a faster call. The next most important factor was the duration of the call. Females prefer longer calls over shorter calls. Longer calls require more energy expenditure, meaning that the female seems to want to push the male to his physical limits. • Further research proved that some males win a mate without uttering a single call. They simply hang out next to a noisy male and grab the female as soon as she comes around. (cont)

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Leaping Lizards? Flying Frogs! • Frogs always travel by hopping or swimming, right? Nope! In Borneo, one species of frog lives in the treetops but must breed in the water far below. Instead of bothering with a tedious hike to the bottom of the tree, these frogs simply spread their "wings" and fly on down. Webbed arms and legs allow the frog to fall in a controlled glide, spiraling down to the ground.

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"If you add a teaspoon of sugar to your biscuit mix or to the dough for rolls, it will help them to brown well, and they will come out of the oven with golden tops." -- J.R. in Michigan

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Two ways to save money on laundry expenses: First, spring and summer are an excellent time to get into line-drying clothes -- especially towels and jeans that take longer to dry thoroughly in a dryer. Then, clean out and shorten your dryer's vent hose to make your machine more energy efficient. It cuts down on drying time, too, saving you time AND money.

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"Got an odd job coming up? Before you go out and purchase an expensive limited-use tool, check with friends and neighbors to see if you can borrow instead of buying. Check with local hardware stores to see if it's cheaper to rent, too." -- S.L. in Kentucky

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"I have pets that leave hair and dirt on the couch. When I wash my cushion covers, one thing I always do is put them back on the pillows when they are not quite dry. They stretch better when they're a little bit damp. I had a terrible time a few years ago when I let them dry all the way and couldn't get them back on!" -- H.P. in Arizona

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"To clean burned-on bits from your cast-iron skillet, scrub with a plastic scrubbie and salt as an abrasive. Dry immediately and rub with oil to keep moist." -- R.T. in Ohio

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Researchers at the National Institute of Health were doing RNA research on the African clawed frog. The experiments involved surgically removing the frog's ovaries, but what they accidentally discovered as a result of this surgery was more interesting than their original study. Researcher Michael Zasloff noticed that very few of the frogs developed infections resulting from the surgery, even though their aquarium water was surely contaminated with bacteria. Resulting investigations revealed that this species of frog has a natural antibiotic contained in the skin. The research team at the Health Institute successfully duplicated the chemical and for testing on animals to determine if the effect of the compound will be as beneficial to other animals as it is to the frog.

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Frogs, like salmon, always return to the pond of their birth to reproduce. Even when the pond no longer exists, frogs will die rather than travel to a different place to spawn. When a new road is built over filledin ponds, the frogs die under the wheels of passing cars rather than move to another nearby pond. The Australian transcontinental railway has sometimes had to stop because so many migrating frogs were getting squashed on the tracks that the wheels could not get any traction. (cont)

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If you were a frog who had just been caught by a snake who was intending to swallow you, what would you do? Maybe you would release a bad tasting poison that would make the snake spit you out. Maybe you could tickle the snake's nose and make it sneeze. Or maybe you'd cause the snake to yawn, giving you the break you need. This is the method used by the African clawed frog. The skin of this amphibian contains a compound that triggers uncontrollable fits of yawning and gaping in snakes. Furthermore, the snake's behavior resembles involuntary muscle spasms of people who suffer from Parkinson's disease. Scientists are hopeful that this discovery may lead to a better understanding of the disease.

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Mark Twain popularized frog jumping contests in his story “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.” Every year in May, residents of Angel City, California, stage a frog-jumping contest. How far can a frog jump? Actually, frog jumps are not measured on a per-jump basis, but by totaling the distance covered in three consecutive jumps. Rosie the Ribiter, a "basic pond-variety frog" jumped 21 feet, 5 3/4 inches (6.5 m) in 1986 to capture a national record. Another frog named Ex Lax made a single leap of 17 1/2 feet (5.2 m) for a single-jump world record.

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The frog which holds the world record for longest jump relative to its body size is the South African sharp-nosed frog. Although it is only 3 inches (7.6 cm) long, it can jump nearly 11 feet (3.3 m) in one leap, which is 44 times its body length.

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Not all frogs can jump. A frog’s thigh, shin, and foot are of nearly equal length, to make jumping easier. Frogs with shorter back legs can only hop, crawl, swim, or walk. (cont)

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TOAD ABUSE •

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African clawed frogs are very large, sometimes as big as a Frisbee, and they were imported into Australia from their native Central America to control the cane beetle. They did not control the beetle that was destroying the sugar cane crop, because scientists forgot to note that the beetle is out at day and the toad is only out at night. Cane toads took over much of Australia anyway. The cane toad wards off predators by secreting a toxic goo from glands in its back. The poison contains a chemical called bufotenine, which affects the nervous system. Scientists, looking for a cure for mental disorders, injected the compound into volunteer prisoners. The prisoners experienced hallucinations, nausea, and chest pains. The discovery focused attention on the cane toad as a hallucinatory agent, despite being outlawed. Cases of toad abuse popped up, prompting headlines such as "How low will people stoop to get high?" and "Toads take a licking from desperate druggies." Several people have died after licking toads. Reportedly, some dogs in Australia are addicted to toads.

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A specimen of the African goliath frog captured in Cameroon in 1989 had an overall length of 34.5 in (87.63 cm) with its legs extended. It weighed 8 lb 1 oz (3.66 kg) making it the biggest frog ever found. The average length for this species is 11.8 in (30 cm), about the size of a rabbit. African goliath frogs come out at night and dine on fish, crabs, baby turtles, young snakes, and other vertebrates along the river’s edge. Its average life span in the wild is up to 15 years.

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By Lucie Winborne Queen Elizabeth II is the only person in all of Britain allowed to legally drive without a license.

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Charles Darwin once conducted a study to discover whether more people with brown hair existed because they were more dependable and likely to settle down and get married. The results were inconclusive.

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In Australia, Speedos are called "Budgy Smugglers."

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In the 1940s during World War II, interest in continental knitting, or knitting with the yarn in one's left hand, decreased because of its origins in Germany, while English knitting, or knitting with the yarn in the right hand, gained popularity.

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Many of us will not be surprised to learn that approximately five months of a person's life is spent waiting in a car at red lights.

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Looking to retire at age 65? You might want to reconsider, as scientists have noted that employees should keep working until they turn 80, but the good news is that for optimal productivity, they should also only work 25 hours a week.

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The Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan denounced the Beatles as atheistic, and Klan members picketed the band's concerts during their 1966 U.S. tour.

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7UP was originally called "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda" and, until 1948, contained the mood-stabilizing drug lithium citrate. One theory claims its abbreviated moniker originated from its seven ingredients -- sugar, carbonated water, essence of lemon and lime oils, citric acid, sodium citrate and lithium citrate, with "UP" referring to the lithium-induced mood lift.

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Speaking of product name changes, L'Oreal was founded as the French Harmless Hair Dye Company.

• The world’s tiniest frog is about the size of a common housefly. It lives in leaf litter in the rain forests of Papua New Guinea.

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Mexicali Tenderloins This recipe guarantees a kiss for the cook every time! 4 (4-ounce) lean pork tenderloins or cutlets 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reduced-fat tomato soup 1/2 cup chunky salsa 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed 1. In a large skillet sprayed with olive oilflavored cooking spray, lightly brown meat on both sides for about 3 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine tomato soup, salsa, parsley flakes and corn. 2. Spoon soup mixture evenly over browned meat. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and continue simmering for 5 minutes. 3. When serving, place a piece of meat on a plate and spoon about 3/4 cup sauce mixture over top. Serves 4. * Each serving equals: 243 calories, 7g fat, 27g protein, 18g carbohydrates, 417mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Meat, 1 Starch. (c) 2022 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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1. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (PG-13) Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law 2. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PG) James Marsden, Jim Carrey 3. The Lost City (PG-13) Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum 4. Everything Everywhere All at Once (R) Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu 5. Father Stu (R) Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson 6. Morbius (PG-13) Jared Leto, Matt Smith 7. Ambulance (R) Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II 8. The Batman (PG-13) Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz 9. K.G.F.: Chapter 2 (NR) Yash, Sanjay Shetty 10. Uncharted (PG-13) Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg Source: Box Office Mojo (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Dog Bitten in Snout Keeps Licking Wound DEAR PAW'S CORNER: My dog "Jesse" was bitten on the face by another dog, injuring his snout and nose so badly that it required several stitches. I can't get Jesse to stop licking and pawing at the wound, and now he's tearing out the stitches. The wound looks infected. What should I do? -- Kamo M. DEAR KAMO: Head straight back to the veterinarian to get the wound treated for infection and closed up again. This time, have Jesse fitted for a cone-shaped E-collar. It's jokingly called the "cone of shame," but is an important medical device for helping to heal just such an injury. Dogs really don't like E-collars, and they can cause stress, but if he's able to paw at the wound, it must be worn. You can take it off Jesse at mealtimes so he can access his food, but it must go right back on. There are a few other protective collars available that are more comfortable, like padded rings, but these may not stop the pawing. Jesse's also licking his nose, which is understandable since it probably feels weird and swollen and itchy. This can be a problem area because dogs naturally lick their nose throughout the day. The vet may give you medicine to help it heal or may recommend an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment. Put the medicine on as directed. Help reduce the chance of infection by having clean, fresh water for Jesse to drink (to clean his tongue before licking his nose) and replacing any manky old dog toys (which have a lot of germs) with clean chew toys. Don't let Jesse sniff at or eat nasty stuff (dogs love roadkill and other animals' poo) until the wounds heal. Send your questions, tips and comments to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Video On Demand 1. Sing 2 (PG) animated 2. The Contractor (R) Chris Pine 3. Marry Me (PG-13) Jennifer Lopez 4. House of Gucci (R) Lady Gaga 5. Encanto (PG) animated 6. Belfast (PG-13) Jude Hill 7. Panama (R) Cole Hauser 8. Licorice Pizza (R) Alana Haim 9. Boon (NR) Neal McDonough 10. Ghostbusters: Afterlife (PG-13) Carrie Coon

DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Sing 2 (PG) Universal 2. Scream* (R) Paramount 3. Encanto (PG) Disney 4. The Matrix Resurrections (R) Warner 5. Death on the Nile* (PG-13) 20th Century 6. Sing 2-Movie Pack (PG) Universal 7. Yellowstone: Season 4 (TV-MA) Paramount 8. Ghostbusters: Afterlife (PG-13) Sony Pictures 9. Sonic the Hedgehog (PG) Paramount 10. Marry Me (PG-13) Universal *2022 Source: ComScore/MediaPlay News (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Dr. Holly Carling

IBS IBD – TURN OFF THE FAUCET! Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD – which primarily consists of colitis and Crohn’s Disease) - continues to rise. There is an estimated 1.6 million people in the U.S. that have IBD according to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders states that 10-15% of people worldwide, have IBS, with 25% of them classified as severe. 60-65% of sufferers are female, with 47-55% of those previously having had a hysterectomy or ovarian surgery. Because I believe that most diseases are preventable in some way or another, we need to take a look at what causes breakdown in the digestive system that pre-disposes an individual to a bowel disorder. The most important thing to remember when treating any kind of bowel disorder is to turn off the faucet. Let’s say one day you come home and your house is flooded. You trace the source and find that the bathtub was left running and water is overflowing the sides and that is where the flood started. You immediately get to work trying to sop up the mess with towels, a mop and anything you can find. However, you missed the most important step – turning off the faucet! You will never get ahead of the mess, if you don’t first go to the source and stop it. Metaphorically, it’s no different from the body. Treating a bowel disorder, without first examining the up-stream issue, is akin to not shutting off the faucet. Digestion, starting from the mouth has to be

addressed. I have studied many fields of medicine and have found really only one common denominator amongst them all – “Fix the digestion!” If stomach digestion isn’t fixed, you will always be chasing the disease. I don’t mean masking it by taking acid-reducing drugs – I mean fixing the problem. Once that is done, or simultaneously, other factors have to be considered. While bowel diseases are generally considered functional disorders, there is likely more to it. We must ferret out the other causes or we will just be treating symptoms: Biochemical abnormalities such as bacterial overgrowth, an infection in the gut, effects in the neighborhood of 84% of sufferers. Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is becoming a widely recognized underlying issue with many bowel disorders. Dysbiosis (an imbalance in the gut microbiome) is another concern with 83% showing abnormal fecal biomarkers. This imbalance of good and bad bacteria, yeasts and other microbiota needs to be controlled with pre and pro biotics. If the intestinal barrier has been damaged (generally by antibiotics, certain medications, coffee and other acids), and there is increased permeability, that is a structural change that needs to be ruled out. Psychosomatic issues (anxiety, depression, etc.) can increase the likelihood of digestive issues. Runaway immune responses and NonCeliac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS hypersensitivity to foods not severe enough to be Celiac disease, nor “just” an allergy) need investigation. Bottom line: If you have a bowel disorder, please see a practitioner that will get to the underlying source and turn the faucet off!

Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over four decades of experience. Dr. Carling is a “Health Detective,” she looks beyond your symptom picture and investigates WHY you are experiencing your symptoms in the first place. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic. Visit Dr. Carling’s website at www.vitalhealthcda.com to learn more about Dr. Carling, view a list of upcoming health classes and read other informative articles. Dr. Carling can be reached at 208-765-1994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic.

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Can VA Puppy Program Help Combat PTSD? The Department of Veterans Affairs has published its plan for starting up a pilot program for the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act. In the PAWS Act, the VA will do a five-year pilot program to train dogs as a means of assisting veterans with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), with the veterans doing the training. Five VA medical centers will be part of the pilot program: San Antonio; West Palm Beach, Florida; Anchorage, Alaska; Asheville, North Carolina; and Palo Alto, California. There are three requirements for veterans to be eligible to join the pilot program: be enrolled in VA health care, be diagnosed with PTSD and get a recommendation from a VA mental health-care provider. Veterans getting care from a non-VA provider will need to contact the VA facility where they get authorization for the non-VA care and ask about taking part in the pilot. Additionally, the veteran must have had an appointment for some type of care within three months of asking to join the program, and then continue with appointments every three months. The VA would be required to provide the dogs to veterans with mental illnesses who do not have mobility problems with training provided by certified trainers. Veterans would not be allowed to be around the dogs unless the trainer is present, nor to use any shock collars. At the end of training, the veteran can adopt the dog if the trainer believes it's in the veteran's best interest, and additional training will continue for the life of the dog. However, some of the training involves getting a dog ready to be a service animal for someone else, so a veteran might work with multiple dogs. To read all the fine print about the dog program, go to the Federal Register (www.federalregister.gov) and search for PAWS Act, then look for Implementation of the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

1. Name the artist who released "Maybe I Know" in 1964. 2. Who wrote and released "In Dreams"? 3. What group released "Big Girls Don't Cry"? 4. Which Gene Pitney song was released for a film by the same name? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: "When tears come down like falling rain, You'll toss around and call my name." Answers 1. Lesley Gore, on her "Girl Talk" album. The Seashells released their own version in 1972 in the U.K. 2. Roy Orbison, in 1963. The notes, which Orbison hit effortlessly, spanned two octaves, which meant the song wasn't picked up by other artists who didn't have his range. 3. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, in 1962. 4. "Town Without Pity," in 1961. It nabbed a Golden Globe Award for Best Song the following year. 5. "Your Cheatin' Heart," by Hank Williams in 1952. The song, released weeks after Williams' death from a sudden heart attack, topped the charts for six weeks. The song was covered by Kitty Wells, Patsy Cline and Ray Charles, among others. Elvis Presley's 1958 version went to No. 1. (c) 2022 King Features Syndicate

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1. LANGUAGE: What is the practice of chiromancy? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is unusual about the date the Chinese New Year is celebrated each year? 3. ACRONYMS: What phrase does "http" stand for? 4. MUSIC: Which Beatles' song asks listeners to "take a sad song and make it better"? 5. TELEVISION: What is the name of SpongeBob Squarepants' best friend in the animated series? 6. GEOGRAPHY: Nairobi is the capital of which African country? 7. MOVIES: Which two male actors starred in "The Sting" (1973)? 8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a baby oyster called? 9. HISTORY: In its planning stages, which World War II attack was coined "Operation Z" by the Japanese? 10. LITERATURE: During which war is the novel "All the Light We Cannot See" set? Answers 1. Predicting the future by reading the lines on your palms 2. It varies between Jan. 21-Feb. 20, depending on the lunar calendar 3. HyperText Transfer Protocol 4. "Hey Jude" 5. Patrick 6. Kenya 7. Paul Newman and Robert Redford 8. A spat 9. The attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941 10. World War II (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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On May 13, 1607, some 100 English colonists arrive along the east bank of the James River in Virginia to found Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. Dispatched from England by the London Company, they had sailed across the Atlantic aboard the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery. On May 14, 1796, Edward Jenner, an English country doctor, administers the world's first vaccination as a preventive treatment for smallpox. Scientists following Jenner's model developed new vaccines to fight diseases such as polio, whooping cough, measles and tetanus. On May 12, 1932, the body of aviation hero Charles Lindbergh's baby is found, more than two months after he was kidnapped from his family's Hopewell, New Jersey, mansion. Kidnapping was made a federal crime in the aftermath of this high-profile crime. On May 15, 1942, gasoline rationing begins in 17 eastern states to aid the American war effort during World War II. By the end of the year, President Franklin Roosevelt had made gas rationing mandatory in all 48 states. On May 9, 1960, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves the world's first commercially produced birth-control pill, Enovid-10, made by the G.D. Searle Company of Chicago. Clinical tests of the pill had begun in 1954. * On May 10, 1980, Treasury Secretary G. William Miller announces the approval of nearly $1.5 billion in federal loan guarantees for the nearly bankrupt Chrysler Corporation, at the time the largest rescue package ever by the U.S. government to an American corporation. The loan terms required Chrysler to raise another $2 billion on its own.

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By Matilda Charles

Surviving Inflation Recent government figures outlined food price increases for one month. The numbers are grim. Fruits and vegetables went up 2.3%, the highest since 2010. Dairy went up 1.9%, the highest since 2011. Cereals and bakery items went up 1.1%. Averaged over the past 12 months, food prices have risen 8.6% (the highest increase since 1981), with poultry and fish climbing 13% and beef soaring 16%. Wow! We knew it was bad because each time we go to the grocery store, we're spending more to get less. But to see the figures laid out in print just brings home how bad things have gotten. Bloomberg (www.bloomberg.com), whose economists we need to keep an eye on, predicts that this year we'll pay an additional $5,200 for all household items (including gas, heating fuel and everything else) and services, which it calculates at $433 per month. We need to reconsider how we feel about food banks. We seniors generally don't want to do that, saying, "Oh, others need it more." Well, at this point, maybe we are those others? In a few days, I'll be driving three of my senior neighbors to the food bank for the weekly pickup. It will be their first time, and they are nervous. But I made a scouting trip last week, parking across the street from the line of cars and walking over to talk to the person in charge. I was able to report back: No, they don't take your name or ask questions (except maybe to ask if you'd prefer apple or orange juice). No, they're not judgmental. No, it's not leftover expired food, and the fruits and vegetables were fresh and lovely. The people were friendly and welcoming, happy to do what they were doing. Just go to the food bank. You won't be judged. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

“WHEN A HOUSE BECOMES A HOME” The Lodge at Riverside Harbor in Post Falls, and The Lodge at Fairway Forest in Coeur d’Alene are lovingly referred to as “homes”. Homes with hearts that beat for their local communities. Our residents, our caregivers, our owners, our families have a long history of putting their shoulders to the wheel to volunteer in our community. The benefits to givers and receivers of community service are widely known. “Perhaps the first and biggest benefit people get from volunteering is the satisfaction of incorporating service into their lives and making a difference in their community and country. The intangible benefits alone—such as pride, satisfaction, and accomplishment—are worthwhile reasons to serve.” (www.nationalservice.gov/serve-your-community/benefits-volunteering) We had quite the Christmas of giving as our residents made hundreds of free bookmarks for children accessing our public libraries. Last fall we sent letters of appreciation to our military serving overseas. Our Valentine’s Day party was one to remember! We chair committees raising funds for causes such as a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. We serve in our churches, our chambers, our 4H, and more!! Yes, our hearts beat strong for our community!! We would like to join our circle of caregivers in one of our homes, please contact Linda at 208755-3637 or linda@lodgeliving.net. We even have gorgeous onsite studio apartments which include meals and all utilities as a part of our employment package. And, we are delighted to schedule around school commitments for our employees who are reaching ever upward. Call us!!

Linda Davis Director of building relationships. 208.457.3403 www.LodgeLiving.net

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By Ryan A. Berenz 1. In 1957, Amelia Wershoven set a women's world record for throwing what object more than 252 feet? 2. What golfer bested Tiger Woods by one stroke to win the 2002 PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club? 3. Name the 1978 World Series MVP for the New York Yankees who later became manager for the team from 1989-90. 4. ICC Cricket Hall of Famer Imran Khan became prime minister of what country in 2018? 5. In 2008, what San Francisco 49ers head coach pulled down his pants at halftime to illustrate how embarrassed he was by his team's performance? 6. What Basketball Hall of Famer from China played with the Houston Rockets from 2002-11? 7. What Major League Baseball commissioner held the office for five months before he died unexpectedly in 1989? - Answers 1. A baseball. 2. Rich Beem. 3. Bucky Dent. 4. Pakistan. 5. Mike Singletary. 6. Yao Ming. 7. A. Bartlett Giamatti. (c) 2022 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The oftenskeptical Aries might find that an answer to a question is hard to believe. But check it out before you chuck it out. You might well be surprised at what you could learn. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your resolute determination to stick by a position might make some people uncomfortable. But if you're proved right (as I expect you to be), a lot of changes will tilt in your favor. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel conflicted between what you want to do and what you should do. Best advice: Honor your obligations first. Then go ahead and enjoy your well-earned rewards. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) That financial matter still needs to be sorted out before you can consider any major monetary moves. Pressures ease midweek, with news about a potential career change. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A workplace problem threatens to derail your well-planned project. But your quick mind should lead you to a solution and get you back on track without too much delay. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An opportunity opens up but could quickly close down if you allow pessimism to override enthusiasm. A trusted friend can offer the encouragement you need. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You've come through a difficult period of helping others deal with their problems. Now you can concentrate on putting your energy to work on your own projects. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Forget about who's to blame and, instead, make the first move toward patching up a misunderstanding before it creates a rift that you'll never be able to cross. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Good news for the travel-loving Sagittarian who enjoys galloping off to new places: That trip you had to put off will soon be back on your schedule. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A mood change could make the gregarious Goat seek the company of just a few friends. But you charge back into the crowd for weekend fun and games. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A decision you made in good faith could come under fire. Best advice: Open your mind to other possibilities by listening to your challenger's point of view. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You can avoid being swamped by all those tasks dangling from your line this week by tackling them one by one, according to priority. The weekend brings good news. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a fine business sense and a love of the arts. You enjoy living life to its fullest. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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