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TIDBITS® HITS THE TRAIL WITH COWBOYS by Kathy Wolfe Yee-haw! Tidbits has rounded up these facts about cowboys, the heroes of the American West. • Although we tend to think of cowboys as figures of the Old West, they actually had their origins in Mexico. In the early 1500s, the Spanish who were migrating to North America were developing ranches to raise cattle and other livestock. Spanish explorer Hernando Cortes imported horses to begin horse-breeding in Mexico, and by 1553, there were an estimated 10,000 free-roaming horses there. • Mexico’s native cowboys were hired by ranchers to care for the livestock, and became known as “vaqueros,” from the Spanish word “vaca” for “cow. They became proficient in riding, roping, and herding. The most experienced vaquero was referred to as the Segundo, Spanish for “second,” the one who rode with the trail boss. • Ranching spread north to what is now Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona in the early 1700s. Cattle ranches expanded further when Franciscan priests began establishing missions in California in the 1760s. turn the page for more!

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COWBOYS (continued): • The number of American cowboys dramatically increased immediately after the Civil War ended in 1865. The Union Army had depleted the supply of beef up North, and the demand was high. A steer selling for $4 a head in Texas was worth $40 in the North. There were thousands of out-of-work soldiers with the War’s end, and many joined up with cattle drives to support themselves, along with European immigrants, Native Americans, and freed slaves. •

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After making a fortune selling meat to the U.S. Union Army during the Civil War, Philip Armour opened up a meat packing plant in Chicago. Four million head of longhorn cattle were rounded up and cowboys began the long, grueling process of herding them toward railroad depots in Abilene, Kansas, Wichita, Kansas, and Ogallala, Nebraska, to begin their journey to Chicago. The cattle were driven just 15 miles each day to ensure that they didn’t drop too much weight before reaching the market. A herd of 3,000 required 8 to 12 experienced cowboys, led by the trail boss. A cowboy made about $25 to $40 per month. A typical drive lasted from as little as a few weeks up to five months. When not on the trail, cowboys broke horses, repaired fences and structures, did branding, along with other various ranch chores. They slept in a communal bunkhouse, a barracks-like lodge with narrow beds. It was a large open room, with little or no privacy, often referred to by the crew as the doghouse, dive, shack, dump, dicehouse, or the ram pasture. The wood stove was the center of the bunkhouse, where cowboys gathered to play music or cards. Poles were hung from the ceiling for the purpose of drying clothing.

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COWBOYS (continued): • Cowboys typically worked 15 hours a day, whether in the saddle or caring for livestock. Out of necessity for protection from the sun, the tradition of wearing large hats with wide brims began, along with bandanas around the neck that could be pulled up to protect their nose and mouth from dust. Leather chaps worn on the outside of trousers shielded their legs from cactus and rough terrain. • In 1865, John B. Stetson founded his nowfamous hat company, catering especially to cowboys out west. He designed his highend felt hats with a dome-shaped crown and a large brim. The hat, known as the Boss of the Plains, served not only as a head covering, but as a drinking bowl for both the cowboy and his horse. By 1886, Stetson was the largest hat brand in the world. And by 1906, the company was producing 2 million hats a year. A Stetson was by no means an inexpensive hat – a new one sold for ten dollars back in the days of the cattle drives. • As ranchers grazed their cattle on the public lands of the open plains, it was necessary to have a practice that identified which animals belonged to which rancher. In Mexico, ranchers marked their herds with the family’s coat of arms. The Americans devised simpler symbols to be branded into the cattle’s hides, typically when a calf was about 60 days old. When it came time for the roundup and driving the cows to market, the cowboys had the daunting task of separating the cattle by the multiple ranches using the open range. Branding wasn’t anything new – the ancient Egyptians had been branding since around 3000 B.C.

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® of Dallas TIDBITS of Tidbits Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #45 Nov. 7th 2022 County COWBOYS (continued): • It didn’t matter what the person’s name was, the camp cook was typically referred to as “Cookie,” and considered the most important person in the camp after the trail boss. Some cowboys called the cooks “biscuit shooters,” “belly cheaters,” and “bean masters.” Cookie worked longer hours than the cowboys, as he was in charge of setting up and breaking down camp. Breakfast had to be ready when the cowboys arose, and Cookie cleaned up the mess after dinner at night. He was also responsible for locating the North Star each night and turning the tongue of the chuckwagon toward it to alert the cowboys which way to head out the following morning. For his extra efforts, the cook was one of the best paid crew members. • Occasionally, cowboys would have free time following a drive, and would hold competitions against each other, testing their skills of roping and riding against each other. As the number of drives decreased with fencing on the open range and expansion of the railroads, many cowboys were left without employment. This led to competitions between neighboring ranches becoming more and more popular, leading to the modern-day rodeo. Prescott, Arizona, was the site of the first formalized professional rodeo on Independence Day, 1888, although Buffalo Bill Cody had awarded prize money to competitors at his 1882 Wild West Show. Cheyenne, Wyoming’s Frontier Days were established in 1897, followed by the Calgary Stampede in 1912.

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In 2015, Colin Furze invented a creative alarm that would literally throw its user out of bed. • A study in which researchers scanned actors' brains while they answered questions revealed that their brain activity differed depending on whether they spoke as themselves or as the character they were portraying. • Female ferrets will die if they go as long as a year without mating, due to elevated estrogen levels. • Prior to 2011, any drink in Russia with less than 10% alcohol content was legally classified as a soft drink. • On Aug. 20, 2013, a group of students from Delaware built the tallest Lego tower in the world, standing at 112 feet tall and consisting of more than 500,000 pieces. • Not that we think you're likely to drop an ant from the Empire State Building, but if you do, you should know ahead of time that it will walk away unharmed. Due to its proportions and tough exoskeleton, its terminal velocity won't be enough to kill or hurt it on impact. • If the sun explodes, we won't know it until just over eight minutes afterward. • Pretty much everyone finds TV ads annoying, but at least they don't normally last too long -- with the exception of a commercial for Old Spice that aired in Brazil in 2018 and ran a staggering 14 hours, earning it a Guinness World Record for the longest TV ad ever. • In the early 1900s, tug of war, pigeon shooting and pistol dueling were Olympic sports. • Studies suggest that "Huh?" is the closest thing humans have to a universal word. This expression is understood and used in almost every language. Thought for the Day: "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Churchill (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. The Love Unlimited Orchestra was the band for which artist? 2. Who wrote and released "Silver Dream Machine"? 3. Which artist released "What's New Pussycat?" 4. Roxette's "It Must Have Been Love" was used in which film? 5. Name the song that contains these lyrics: "You think you lost your love, Well I saw her yesterday, It's you she's thinking of, And she told me what to say." Answers 1. Barry White and his female vocal trio Love Unlimited. White's first hit with the orchestra came in 1973 with his "I've Got So Much to Give" album. 2. David Essex, in 1980. The song was used in the film "Silver Dream Racer" about motorcycle racing. (Essex starred in the film as well.) The film flopped, but the song didn't. 3. Tom Jones, in 1965. The song picked up an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song after being used in the film of the same name. 4. "Pretty Woman," in 1990. 5. "She Loves You," by the Beatles in 1963. Legend says that Paul McCartney's father tried to get them to change the lyrics from "yeah, yeah, yeah" to "yes, yes, yes." Thankfully they didn't. (c) 2022 King Features Syndicate

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might feel compelled to get involved on the "right side" of a seemingly unfair fight, but appearances can be deceptive. Get the facts before going forth into the fray. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Bullying others into agreeing with your position could cause resentment. Instead, persuade them to join you by making your case on a logical point-by-point basis. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Resist pushing for a workplace decision you might feel is long overdue. Your impatience could backfire. Meanwhile, focus on that still-unsettled personal situation. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your aspects favor doing something different. You might decide to redecorate your home, take a trip somewhere you've never been, or even change your hairstyle. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might want to take a break from your busy schedule to restore your energy levels. Use this less-hectic time to also reassess your plans and make needed changes. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) What you like to think of as determination might be seen by others as nothing more than stubbornness. Try to be more flexible if you hope to get things resolved. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Watch that you don't unwittingly reveal work-related information to the wrong person. It's best to say nothing until you get official clearance to open up. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) With things settling down at work or at home, you can now take on a new challenge without fear of distraction. Be open to helpful suggestions from colleagues. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your creativity can help resolve an emotional situation that might otherwise get out of hand. Continue to be your usual caring and sensitive self. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You could impress a lot of influential people with the way you untangle a few knotty problems. Meanwhile, a colleague is set to share some welcome news. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Aspects favor recharging your social life and meeting new people. It's also a good time to renew friendships that might be stagnating due to neglect on both sides. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Congratulations. Your talent for working out a highly technical problem earns you well-deserved praise. The weekend could bring news about a friend or relative.

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Helping a "Found" Cat Get Home DEAR PAW'S CORNER: My friend found an orange cat matching the description on a paper flyer posted on a nearby telephone pole. However, the email address listed on the flyer keeps coming back as "invalid," so she has no way to contact the owner. What else can she do to return the cat to its rightful owner? -- Jimmy V., via email DEAR JIMMY: Kudos to you and your friend for caring for the lost cat and trying to get it back to the owner! The first thing to do is to contact nearby shelters and veterinarian's offices and tell them that you've found a lost cat but cannot contact the owner. They may have you bring in the cat to scan for a microchip -- the best way to identify pets and reunite them with their owners when a collar and tag are lost. Or they may ask for a description and have you email a photo of the cat so they can put up a "found" flyer in their lobby. Chances are, if the owner has already put up flyers, they have probably been checking with shelters regularly to see if their cat has been reported found or has turned up there. Next, get the word out. Paws.org has a downloadable PDF flyer (www.paws.org/ resources/reunite-a-found-pet/) that you can use to post your own found sign and add a contact email or number for the owner to call. Post a found notice on Facebook groups like Lost and Pound (www.facebook.com/lostandpound), which focus on lost pets. Chances are, you'll locate the owner locally, but getting the word out as far and as wide as possible will help reunite that cat with its owner. Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Crunchy Microwave Peanut Brittle Classic recipes sometimes scare me off. Too many steps, too many risks for failure and too many pans to clean. No wonder I was thrilled years ago when my mom shared her easy technique for making peanut brittle. It all comes together in the microwave. Reduced to these simple steps without a need for a candy thermometer, your family will enjoy the saltysweet confection in no time at all. Just be sure to spread out the hot mixture thinly on a warm pan to ensure the "brittleness" once it cools. MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE -- 1 cup granulated sugar -- 1/2 cup light corn syrup -- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt -- 1 cup roasted, salted peanuts -- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter -- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract -- 1 teaspoon baking soda Butter or spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Warm in an oven just before you pour the mixture onto it. In a 1-1/2-quart-size microwave-safe glass bowl, stir together the sugar, corn syrup and salt until smooth. Microwave on the high setting for 4 minutes. Stir in peanuts. Microwave on high for about 3 minutes, or until light brown. Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave on high for 2 minutes more, or until peanuts are lightly browned and mixture is golden in color. Microwaves vary, so keep an eye on it at all times to ensure the peanuts do not burn. Remove carefully, as syrup will be very hot. Add baking soda and gently stir thoroughly. Immediately pour mixture onto the warm baking sheet. Spread evenly with a greased spatula. Cool and let stand until hardened, about 30 minutes. Break into serving-size pieces. Store extra candy between sheets of wax paper in an airtight container. Note: You may substitute roasted cashews or almonds for the peanuts. Donna Erickson creates relationships and community through food and fun. Find more to nourish and delight you at www.donnaerickson.com. (c) 2022 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

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YOUR GALLBLADDER MATTERS So often we are duped into believing that the gallbladder, appendix, uterus, tonsils and other organs don’t matter; that we can live “just as well” without them. Is that really true? I personally don’t believe that God made a mistake and gave us worthless organs. Every organ matters, and every organ is made to function until the end of our lives if we take care of them. But we don’t, and far too frequently, these “unneeded” organs get surgically removed and life is supposed to go on like nothing happened. All our organs do matter, and the gallbladder is no exception. The gallbladder functions as a holding chamber that collects the bile, then concentrates it so that when fat is consumed it releases a flood of it, drenching the fat with these important enzymes. The liver, where the bile is produced, also uses bile and the gallbladder to remove toxic waste. This is waste from natural biological processes and from the foods we eat. When the gallbladder is gone, the fat is no longer saturated with bile for proper emulsification, and the liver loses one of its two pathways of elimination. Production and release of bile still occurs drip by drip, handling some of the fat, but the main process is gone. There is no more concentration of bile, nor saturation of fat. Of the more than ½ million Americans annually that have their gallbladders removed, 40% still

have the same symptoms that brought them to their doctors in the first place. Most people with gallstones never have symptoms their entire life, and many who are symptomatic, don’t even have gallstones. 12% will have “Bile Dumping Syndrome” or chronic diarrhea after their gallbladder is removed. This is due to the sporadic release of bile into the intestines, now that the control mechanism, the Sphincter of Oddi, is gone along with the gallbladder. After the gallbladder is removed, you may have problems digesting fats (good and bad ones). Because the good fats are vital to making hormones, (especially the ones needed for brain function, sex hormones and others), are needed for calcium metabolism and for proper utilization of fat soluble Vitamins A, D, E and K, you could have a deficiency in these areas, causing a range of symptoms and problems. There are many reasons for gallbladder symptoms, some of which can be quite serious, but many of which are controllable via good dietary habits. While there are true gallbladder emergencies, if you are between events, there is much you can do to restore health to your gallbladder. If you’ve already had your gallbladder out, there are things you can do to support better fat utilization, but it will never be as good as the original thing. If you still have symptoms after gallbladder removal, there are several things at our disposal to help.

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. Medical/Health Disclaimer: The information provided in this article should not be construed as personal medical advice or instruction. No action should be taken based solely on the contents of this article. Readers should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to their health and well- being. The information and opinions provided here are believed to be accurate and sound, based on the best judgment available to the author, but readers who fail to consult appropriate health authorities assume the risk of any injuries.

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Expanded Help for Veteran Caregivers The Department of Veterans Affairs is giving a helping hand to veteran caregivers of all eras. The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) has been expanded to include eligible veterans who served after May 7, 1975, and before Sept. 11, 2001. At-home caregivers have been the glue that held together any number of veteran programs, and now more of them will get the assistance they need. The program assists caregivers with health insurance and access to health care through CHAMPVA, peer support, respite care (30 days per year), education and training, financial assistance and monthly stipend, certain travel expenses, resources and more. The program includes both primary and secondary (backup) caregivers, although there are different services for secondary. At the same time, the VA is extending the length of time that Legacy participants, veterans and their caregivers can stay eligible for the program. This date now runs through Sept. 30, 2025. "Legacy" means that a veteran was designed as eligible before Oct. 1, 2020. Eligible veterans include those who had a serious injury or a serious illness during active duty during any service era. The veteran must have a disability rating of 70% or higher, have been discharged or have a medical discharge and need at least six months of personal care services for assistance such as feeding, supervision, safety and bathing. To learn more about the Caregiver Support Program, call them at 855-260-3274 on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST, and on Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. For an online application and specific eligibility criteria, go to www.va.gov/family-memberbenefits/comprehensive-assistance-for-familycaregivers. Look for the link to VA Form 10-10CG. In addition, the veteran needs to be enrolled in VA health care. Apply for that on VA Form 10-10EZ on that same webpage. Don't send any medical records with your applications. The VA will ask for those later. For even more information on PCAFC, go to www.caregiver.va.gov/support/ support_benefits.asp and click on "Fact Sheets." (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. In 2010, feline-named sportswear company Puma acquired what reptilian-named golf equipment manufacturer? 2. What is the name of the bronze pig trophy awarded to the winner of the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers college football rivalry game? 3. Three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas was known by what nickname inspired by his jersey number? 4. Name the Loyola Marymount University Lions basketball star who collapsed during a game and later died from a heart condition in 1990 at age 23. 5. What NASCAR driver married former Tennessee Titans cheerleader Whitney Ward in 2017? 6. Name the former UCLA and NBA basketball player who was the lead plaintiff in an antitrust class action lawsuit against the NCAA over the use of athletes' images and likeness for commercial purposes. 7. What mixed martial arts organization was founded by pro wrestling promoter Jeff Osborne in Boonville, Indiana, in 1995?

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By Fifi Rodriguez 1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Which animal is believed to have the most powerful bite in the world? 2. TELEVISION: Where is the Dunder Mifflin office located in "The Office"? 3. LITERATURE: Which 20th-century horror novel is set in the Overlook Hotel? 4. MUSIC: Before his solo career, singer Harry Styles was part of which boy band? 5. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital city of Denmark? 6. MOVIES: Which book is the 1922 silent film "Nosferatu" based upon? 7. BUSINESS: Which company goes by the nickname "Big Blue"? 8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which state has produced the most presidents (8) by birth? 9. ANATOMY: What is a common name for the tympanic membrane? 10. U.S. STATES: Which state features a fullsize replica of the Parthenon? Answers 1. Saltwater crocodile. 2. Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. "The Shining." 4. One Direction. 5. Copenhagen. 6. "Dracula." 7. IBM. 8. Virginia. 9. Eardrum. 10. Tennessee. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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On Nov. 14, 1889, journalist Nellie Bly took a page from Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in 80 Days" by following in the footsteps of the book's protagonist, Phileas Fogg, and embarked on her own adventure, starting in Hoboken, New Jersey. She chronicled the trip in her book "Around the World in 72 Days." • On Nov. 15, 1949, Nathuram Godse, Narayan Apte and six of their coconspirators in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi were hanged at the Ambala jail. Godse, unhappy over Gandhi's accommodation of Indian Muslims, had shot Gandhi the previous January while Gandhi was out for his evening prayers. • On Nov. 16, 1990, Fabrice Morvan and Rob Pilatus, known to the pop music world as Milli Vanilli, were humiliatingly stripped of their Grammy award for the "Girl You Know It's True" album when it was revealed they hadn't sung even a note of it. • On Nov. 17, 1827, the Delta Phi fraternity, America's oldest continuous social fraternity, was founded at Union College in Schenectady, New York. With just 10 active chapters today, it has resisted expansion in order to create an "intimate, personal experience" for its members. • On Nov. 18, 1872, American civil rights activist Susan B. Anthony and 14 of her brave female cohorts were arrested for voting illegally in the United States presidential election of 1872. Though she was fined $100, she refused to pay a cent of it. • On Nov. 20, 1805, Beethoven's only opera, "Leonore, or The Triumph of Marital Fidelity" (later known as Fidelio), premiered in Vienna -- not to its originally intended audience of the aristocracy and Imperial court, who had fled before Napoleon's advancing army, but a small audience of French officers. Their unsurprising lack of enthusiasm shelved the project for nearly a decade. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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“Wisdom, Culture, Love, and Story-telling”

Social Security Benefit for 2023 It's official: Our Social Security increase for 2023 will be 8.7%. They say it's the largest increase in 40 years. For the average senior, that's going to mean a $146 monthly increase. Plus we're getting a small "rebate" on that massive Medicare Part B increase we faced last year when the cost went to $170.10 to pay for Aduhelm, an Alzheimer's disease drug that was said to cost $56,000 per year. (After facing criticism, manufacturers had to cut the cost in half, down to $28,200.) We'll now save $5.20 on our Part B premium, with the average monthly deduction being $164.90. The Part B annual deductible will drop to $226, a $7 savings. What's disturbing is that only a few months ago the financial gurus were expecting we'd receive a 10.2% increase on Social Security, based on all the high prices we've been seeing this year and will likely see into 2023. Instead, they've lowered that to the 8.7% ... while prices have continued to rise. The problem is how those annual increases are calculated. They use the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners And Clerical Workers (CPI-W), which calculates the prices of goods and services for things those urban workers care about: clothing, education, electronics and so on. That CPI-W covers 29% of the population. Instead, they should use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E), which focuses on goods and services that seniors spend money on: medical, drugs, food, housing and so on. The next time you call your senators and representatives, be sure to ask why the Elderly index isn't being used. After all, they've been thinking about it since the 1980s. Meanwhile, don't let the Medicare open enrollment period pass you by. Until Dec. 7 you have the option to make changes to your original Medicare Advantage plan, supplemental plan and prescription drug plan. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

A text from a resident’s family member received recently really struck my heart… “I’m so ashamed of our Youth Centric Society. There is so much wisdom, culture, love and story-telling that is being wasted and lost, simply disregarded…” Rory Steward in the November 9, 2013, “Guardian” reflects as follows. “…ours is the first generation to draw our deepest fulfilment from our own descendants. Some of my friends imply that all that matters is what happens to their families, in the lives behind their own front doors. We have become reluctant to make sacrifices, except on the altar of our children. And what is the purpose of our children’s lives? Their own children. And so on, all the way down. But instead of focusing overwhelmingly on the interests of the next generation&quot;, politicians should give more space to the previous generation. We should begin by allowing older people to take far more political responsibility in local communities…. Our older population is the most impressive, self-sacrificing and imaginative part of our entire community. They are almost the last people who belong to political parties, the last

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who maintain our churches, the most generous and dedicated supporters of all our charities. They are our last fragile link to deeper history. They are also people who can find themselves in extremes of poverty (fuel poverty, in particular), of isolation, of loneliness and of hopelessness in the wait for death, unimaginable to anyone younger. We are not respecting them and, as a society, we are not making use of their extraordinary talents… If we are looking for redemption for the young, and a mission for our society, it could be in our care for the older generation: finding fulfilment and delight in relationships with the elderly and in helping the elderly. We should admire and learn from them. This is possible. On every street corner in Kabul, you can see a teenager in stonewashed jeans raising his head from scowling at his phone and moving with genuine delight to talk to an older person. I would like to see us begin to do the same here. Instead of building a world that’s only fit for our children, I would like to see us building a world fit for our parents…” Rory Stewart is Conservative MP for Penrith For guidance, questions, and tours of The Lodge Assisted Living, call Linda Davis 208-7553637.

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Full-Time Daycare for Less Than $350 Per Month Holiday Bonuses 20% Employee Discount at the Spa, Gift Shop, Food & Beverage 20¢ Per Gallon Gas Discount Free Transportation Through City Link & Spokane Area Shuttles Discounted Annual Passes for Silverwood Referral Bonus Program Charity Volunteer Opportunities

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9 Paid Holidays Per Year

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HOLIDAYS & TIME OFF •

13-26 Days of Paid Time Off

Contact Human Resources for more information at 1 800-523-2464. Visit www.cdacasino.com/jobs to view our current job openings and apply online.

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