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by Janet Spencer The Latin name for the European eel is Anguilla anguilla from the Latin word meaning eel or snake. The European eel has an unusual life cycle that begins and ends in the Sargasso Sea, as detailed by Patrik Svensson in “The Book of Eels.” The Sargasso Sea, named for the Portuguese word meaning seaweed, is a large area off the eastern coast of the U.S. where seaweed grows in abundance, providing food and shelter for sea life, including the eel. Eels hatch from eggs laid amid the seaweed. As larvae they look like a transparent willow leaf less than an inch long, and are commonly referred to as willow leaves. They drift across the Atlantic Ocean on the current of the Gulf Stream, heading towards the coasts of Europe thousands of miles away. They grow larger during the trip which may take up to three years. By the time they reach Europe, they have transformed into the second phase of life, morphing into a transparent glass eel several inches long. From here each eel travels up a random brook or river, turning into a freshwater fish over the next six months as it chooses a pond, lake, swamp, or ditch as its new home. Now the eel enters its third phase of life, becoming a yellow eel which is muscular and strong. It grows up to a couple feet long and weighs up to several pounds. (cont)

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Once the eel picks out its new freshwater home, it will stay within a few hundred yards of that spot, sometimes for decades, even up to 50 years. If caught and released elsewhere, it will make a beeline back to that place.

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Eventually, usually after 30 or 40 years, the yellow eel decides it’s time to procreate. It starts an epic journey back to the ocean, returning to the Sargasso Sea. Along the way, it • transforms once again for the fourth and final time, turning into a silver eel.

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Up to this point, the eel has never had any reproductive organs. There was no way to tell a male from a female. But as it crosses the ocean, • the eel’s digestive system shuts down, sexual organs grow, and it develops reserves of either roe (eggs) or milt (sperm). At the rate of up to 30 miles (48 km) per day, swimming at a depth of up to 3,000 feet (914 m) deep, it takes at least six months for the eel to make it back to the spawning ground of the • Sargasso Sea. Often it takes much longer. Once there, it mates, and dies.

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And yet, no one has ever seen an eel mating. No one has ever seen an adult eel in the Sargasso Sea, either alive or dead.

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Scientists became interested in the eel because of its lack of reproductive organs. An article in • a German newspaper in the mid-1800s offered a reward for anyone who found roe in an eel. Many eels were mailed to the research facility but no roe was found.

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Cookie sheets make great temporary mud and moisture trays for dirty shoes. Stash one at the entry to your home, and you will have less dirt tracked across your floors. "To make your drains fresh-smelling, shake a half-cup of baking soda into the drain. Then pour 2 cups of vinegar that you have warmed on the stove. It will froth and bubble. When it's done, run the hot water and give it a little scrub." -- R.C. in Idaho Blood pressure can be affected by many things, and seeing the doctor is one of them. Instead, request that your blood pressure be taken by a nurse or physician's assistant. Having a full bladder also can make your pressure reading higher, as can positioning your arm below heart level. "Keep knitting yarn in check with empty tissue boxes. Set your yarn ball inside the box, and let the string lead out of the top. When not in use, tape the string to the side of the box. Boxes can be stacked and stored for future projects." -- C.W. in Indiana

In 1876, a researcher sent one of his assistants to Trieste, Italy, to spend an entire month doing nothing but buying eels at the fish market and • "Try this baking tip from my mother: dissecting them in a search for sexual organs. When you have a recipe that calls for dry That research assistant was Sigmund Freud, spices (cinnamon, ginger, ground clove, who was 19 years old at the time. He never etc.), cream them with the butter instead found what he was looking for. It wasn’t until of sifting them with the dry ingredients. I 20 years later that a sexually mature male eel do feel like they become infused in the was found in the Mediterranean Sea near Sicily. recipe better." -- A. in Illinois (cont) Send your tips to Now Here's a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

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In 1904 Danish marine biologist Johannes Schmidt set out to discover where the eel went to procreate. He sailed around the Atlantic, dipping nets into the water and examining the catch looking for willow leaf eels. He deduced that if he could find them in smaller and smaller sizes, he would find the place where they were hatching. He paid trans-Atlantic freighters to dip their nets in the water, mark the location, and deliver the catch to him. He collected the data and closed in on the Sargasso Sea as their point of origin. Then he made a discovery.

• There are two species of eel which are virtually identical. Anguilla anguilla is the species that ends up in European waterways. Anguilla rostrata (with ‘rostrata’ meaning ‘curved’) is the species that ends up in American waterways. In the middle of the ocean, there were equal numbers of each species in its willow leaf phase. But the farther west he went, the more American species there were. He concluded that both species were breeding in the same spot. •

He found that the American eels grew faster than the European eels, becoming strong enough to break out of the ocean currents that sweep towards Europe. American eels undergo their first metamorphosis, turning into glass eels, after a single year, whereas European eels take three years to do so. The American eels are able to fight their way out of the prevailing currents and head west, going up rivers in the U.S., while the European eels drift with the current which carries them 4,000 miles (6437 km) east.

• In 1914 Johannes Schmidt found the smallest willow leaf eels ever discovered, measuring just a third of an inch long, and this led him to conclude that eels breed in the Sargasso Sea. He published his findings in 1923, summing up 20 years of research. In 1930 he was awarded the Darwin Medal. (cont)

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In 1859 an eight-year-old boy caught an eel near his home in Brantevik, Sweden. He dropped it into a 15-foot (4.5 m) well on his property, and covered the well with a stone slab. There was no way for the eel to get out, and no way for other eels to get in. Periodically he moved the slab aside to see if the eel was still there. When he died of old age, the eel was still alive. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren monitored the eel too. The eel became famous, known as the Brantevik Eel. In 2009, a Swedish TV show documented that the eel was still alive, pulling it out to measure and photograph it, and putting it back. In 2014, the owner of the well found the eel dead, having lived 155 years. In 1980 a research expedition caught a load of silver eels off the coast of Ireland that were on their way to the Sargasso Sea to breed. The scientists wanted to know how old they were. Researchers can tell the age of a fish by counting the number of rings on its otolith, which is an organ in its inner ear. They were surprised to find that the eels ranged in age from 8 to 57, yet they were all in the same developmental stage. No one knows what triggers this transformation or why it varies so much. We know they always leave their freshwater homes in the autumn, between October and December, and that the freshly hatched willow leaf larvae appear in the Sargasso Sea the following spring. In 2016, over 700 silver eels were tagged with transmitters and released all over Europe. Data was retrieved from 87 trackers. It showed that eels can swim without stopping or eating for six months. Some eels managed 30 miles (48 km) a day, while others swam only two. They followed wildly different routes. But of all of them, not a single one could be documented as having made it all the way back to the Sargasso Sea.

By Lucie Winborne • After the battle of Waterloo in 1815, scavengers removed the teeth from tens of thousands of dead soldiers for use in dentures. The so-called Waterloo teeth were in such demand because they came from relatively healthy young men. •

In 2003, there were 86 days of belowfreezing weather in Hell, Michigan.

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The U.S. Navy sustainably manages over 50,000 acres of forest in Indiana with white oak trees more than a century old, to replace like for like on the 220-year-old wooden frigate USS Constitution.

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Heavy metal band Black Sabbath's original name was The Polka Tulk Blues Band, after the brand name of a talcum powder used by Ozzy Osbourne's mother.

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Jellyfish are considered biologically immortal. They don't age and will never die unless they are killed.

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The party game of Twister was originally called Pretzel, but Milton Bradley changed the name in 1965 due to trademark issues.

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Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the fear of long words and is thought to develop from the fear of pronouncing long words incorrectly. (Hey, we get it -- we tried.)

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The opposite sides of dice always add up to seven.

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"Deaf flights" were prescribed by doctors to cure hearing loss in the 1920s and '30s. Stunt pilots would take unsuspecting passengers up in planes and terrify them with loops, barrel rolls and dives.

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J.R.R. Tolkien was nominated by fellow author C.S. Lewis for the 1961 Nobel Prize in Literature, but was overlooked because the jury said the quality of his storytelling wasn't good.

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Philadelphia cream cheese was actually created in New York.

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Rehil-Crest named the Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Anthony Rehil-Crest has been named the new Chief Clinical Officer for Heritage Health. He replaces Dr. Peter Purrington, who is leaving Heritage Health at the end of the year. “I am extremely confident in Dr. Rehil-Crest,” said Heritage Health CEO Mike Baker. “He is well suited to taking us forward as a community health center.” Baker also praised Purrington for his contributions to the organization over the last four years. “Dr. Purrington has a heart of gold,” said Baker. “I can’t imagine going through the last few years without his leadership. We wish him and his family the very best in his new role and community. They will be missed.” Rehil-Crest has been acting as the Vice President of the Medical Services since June 2020. In that role, he oversaw the medical providers at Heritage Health and helped to guide processes that improve quality care for our patients. “I am thrilled to be the next Chief Clinical Officer,” said Rehil-Crest. “My focus has always been on improving the lives of our patients.” Dr. Rehil-Crest is a graduate of New York Medical College and he is board-certified in Internal Medicine. He has also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Washington. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health Care Administration at Oregon Health and Science University. He was hired in 2014 and much of his career has been spent in primary care at Heritage Health where he provides comprehensive care for patients. He also has a special interest in treating patients struggling with opioid addiction. “The fact that he has grown into this leadership position is a testament to his hard work and dedication toward our patients,” said Baker. “I know he will succeed as our Chief Clinical Officer.” Dr. Rehil-Crest believes the services that Heritage Health provides are vital to the Northern Idaho community. “I take pride in knowing that I work for an organization that takes care of anyone who walks through the door,” said Rehil-Crest. “Heritage Health will bend over backward to make sure that patients can get the medications, treatments, and tests that they need.” Dr. Rehil-Crest is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP). Fellowship is an honorary designation given to recognize ongoing individual service and contributions to the practice of medicine. He and his family live in Athol and enjoy spending time at Farragut State Park, Lake Pend Oreille, and various other outdoor activities.

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It’s Medicare Open Enrollment, what’s the big deal??? Why is my mailbox filled with advertisements and every commercial on TV trying to get me to call to save $ and get free stuff? Because you Baby Boomers are turning 65 at the rate of 10,000 every day and driving the Medicare market. You are demanding more benefits, lower premiums, and better care. As you know Medicare only covers about 80% of a beneficiary’s health care costs. It’s up to you to decide the best way to cover the other 20% and prescriptions. That’s where we come in. Medicare Made Easy is a LOCAL full-service agency specializing in Medicare Supplement, Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans. We review all the plans in Kootenai County and help you compare and choose the best one for you. Many include extra benefits like dental, vison, hearing and free gym memberships. There are new plans designed with Veterans in mind. If you are a Medicare Veteran, have TRICARE for Life or CHAMPVA, you can enroll in a $0 premium Advantage plan, enjoy all the extras, and receive a Part B Premium reduction in your Social Security check. Call soon, Open Enrollment ends 7 December. Lynn Bryan, MSgt USAF, Retired 208-449-3663 lynn@mcmadeeasy.com www.McMadeEasy.com

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By Dr. Holly Carling

BALANCING BLOOD SUGAR PART I Balancing blood sugar is an important key to good health today. Balancing our desire for it is as well. So how bad is it and how can we help get it under control? Diabetes continues to be a leading cause of death in the world. Complications from diabetes cost us dearly both financially and in suffering. The suffering could be as “simple” as having to control our diet, experiencing some mild tingling or burning sensations, or the other end - heart disease, severe neurological symptoms, blindness, kidney disease, poor wound healing (frequently leading to gangrene and amputation), etc. Elevated blood sugar levels also cause an inflammatory response in the body, measured by CRP. CRP (C-reactive Protein), is measured in the blood. It is released whenever there is an acute injury, infection or inflammatory stimulus. It is a marker of inflammation in the body. CRP is being used to forecast the likelihood of developing a heart attack or other degenerative diseases. As blood sugar levels rise, insulin rises in response, cortisol levels rise, and so does adrenaline. These are all pro-inflammatory hormones – they all increase inflammation in the body and contribute to cardiovascular disease.

Diabetes is not the simple disease that was originally thought. It was identified thousands of years ago by Chinese physicians, who originally defined many of the symptoms we see today (called “Shao Ke” Syndrome). Chinese practitioners had a simple way of testing for it: they would pour some of the patients’ urine on the ground by a mound of ants. If the ants went after it, the patient was diagnosed with “Shao Ke” Syndrome. It was also described in Egyptian and Indian papers as early as c. 1500 BC as well as in Greek and Roman manuscripts many hundreds of years later. It is just recently that “western medicine” has associated these same symptoms and collectively calls it “diabetes”. While managing blood sugar isn’t always easy, it is possible. Where there is insulin resistance – a term used when chronically high blood sugar eventually causes the body to resist being able to get glucose into the cell (needed for cellular energy) – it can be changed. Balance is key, but when it has progressed to diabetes and/or insulin resistance, more work is needed. Getting help sooner than later can make a profound difference in the time and work required to get it under control. In Part II, we will discuss some things you can do now to start making a difference.

Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over three decades of experience. 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.vitalhealthc- da.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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New Hires to Process VA Claims Backlog The Department of Veterans Affairs has hired 2,000 claims processors to deal with the claims backlog. They're going to be busy, once they're trained. As of early October, the VA was sitting on over 200,000 backlogged claims, meaning that of the 600,000 claims in hand, one-third were over 125 days old. In addition, they have now found more than 70,000 claims that must be reviewed after three new presumptives were added for Agent Orange exposure, bringing the total to 270,000 backlogged claims. The three new presumptives -- Parkinsonism, bladder cancer and hypothyroidism -- have been added to more than a dozen existing ones. Those three conditions had never been approved as presumptives, but now that they are, we have the Nehmer lawsuit of 1986 to thank for the need to review those claims. Nehmer concluded that if you ever filed and were turned down for illnesses that later made the accepted list of presumptives, the VA is automatically required to go back and review your claim. The bonus here is that any disability pay you receive now will be retroactive to the date of your original claim. You don't have to refile, but as a precaution, check in with the VA and make sure it didn't lose your original claim. Be certain you're among those whose claim is being looked at. In addition, there are three new presumptives for airborne particulate exposure -- asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis -- for those who served in the Gulf during a certain period of time. If you've already put in a claim, it will be reviewed. If you want to keep an eye on how the new claims processors are doing, check w w w . b e n e fi t s . v a . g o v / r e p o r t s / detailed_claims_data.asp for weekly reports. Note the accuracy-level reports. Those are worrying. Again, don't assume the new processors are reviewing your old claim. Call and find out. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

1. What duo released "Time on Your Side (You're Only 15 Years Old)"? 2. Name the Merrilee Rush song that Connie Francis originally turned down. 3. Which Ricky Nelson song talks about having a girl in every port? 4. Who wrote and released "I Get Around"? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: "A long time ago, when the earth was still green, There were more kinds of animals than you've ever seen." Answers 1. Friend & Lover, in 1968. It was the b-side to "Reach Out of the Darkness," the duo's highestranked song. 2. "Angel of the Morning." Francis turned the song down because she claimed it was too risque. 3. "Travelin' Man," in 1961. Hank sings the song in "King of the Hill" season 3, and Toyota used it in a 2019 TV commercial. 4. Brian Wilson and Mike Love of the Beach Boys, in 1964. Love sued in 1994 to be added as a writer as he wasn't originally listed. 5. "The Unicorn," by the Irish Rovers in 1968. The popular song (about an animal that was too late to get on the Ark) started out as a poem in Shel Silverstein's book "Where the Sidewalk Ends." (c) 2021 King Features Syndicate

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1. LITERATURE: Which author coined the phrase "green-eyed monster"? 2. GEOGRAPHY: How many countries have nations within their borders? 3. ACRONYMS: What does RPM stand for? 4. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the fear represented in the condition called "nomophobia"? 5. TELEVISION: What is the address of the home on "The Munsters" (1964-66)? 6. MATH: How many combinations of U.S. coins would add up to $1? 7. MUSIC: What was the woman's name in the Lynyrd Skynyrd song "Gimme Three Steps"? 8. MEASUREMENTS: How many ounces are in 3/4 of a cup? 9. MOVIES: Which 1959 movie had the subtitle "A Tale of the Christ"? 10. AD SLOGANS: Which company had the advertising slogan, "Let's go places"? Answers 1. William Shakespeare 2. Two countries: The Vatican in Italy, San Marino also in Italy and Lesotho in South Africa 3. Revolutions per minute 4. A fear of being without your mobile phone 5. 1313 Mockingbird Lane 6. 293 7. Linda Lu 8. Six 9. "Ben-Hur" 10. Toyota (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

Her Dog Won't Stop Licking His Paws DEAR PAW'S CORNER: My hound dog "Charlie" licks his front paws nonstop, and sometimes his back paws, every time he lies down. He'll lick the top of his paws and in between the pads. The skin on top of his paws is starting to get raw. I've checked his paws and can't see any cuts or ticks. Why is he doing this, and how can I stop it? -- Lee F., Ocala, Florida DEAR LEE: Go ahead and schedule an appointment with the veterinarian. Charlie could be licking his paws for a few reasons. One, a physical injury or infestation -- which you wisely checked for first. Two, an underlying condition that is causing Charlie discomfort, like a muscle or bone injury, or arthritis. Three, a compulsion to lick his paws. The vet should do some bloodwork to rule out underlying disease. He'll do some other tests to determine if arthritis is a factor. And he'll check for allergies, which can cause itchy skin in dogs. Depending on what he finds (or doesn't find), the vet will help you plan a course of action to stop the licking. It's important to stay on top of this because dogs who keep licking or biting at the same spot can develop lick granuloma. This is a red patch of skin that is sore and itchy, and a dog's licking just makes it worse. Eventually, it can turn into a red lump of skin. The granuloma can become infected, requiring antibiotics to resolve. And if the granuloma doesn't heal or gets really large, it may need to be removed surgically. Work with the vet to find the cause of Charlie's discomfort and resolve it. Treatment may take a month or more, but it will be worth it. Send your tips, questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• On Dec. 11, 1872, already appearing as a wellknown figure of the Wild West in popular dime novels, Buffalo Bill Cody makes his first stage appearance in a Chicago-based production of "The Scouts of the Prairie." • On Dec. 12, 1901, Italian physicist and radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi succeeds in sending the first radio transmission across the Atlantic Ocean, disproving detractors who said the curvature of the earth would limit transmission to 200 miles or less. • On Dec. 6, 1917, a devastating blast occurs when the Mont Blanc, a French munitions ship, explodes after colliding with another vessel in Halifax harbor in Nova Scotia. The Mont Blanc was packed with 2,300 tons of picric acid, 200 tons of TNT and 35 tons of high-octane gasoline. On Dec. 7, 1941, a swarm of 360 Japanese warplanes descends on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii in a ferocious early morning assault. The surprise attack devastated the U.S. Pacific fleet and drew the United States into World War II. • On Dec. 9, 1950, Harry Gold, who confessed to serving as a courier of top-secret information on the atomic bomb, is sentenced to 30 years in prison. Gold implicated his brother-in-law and sister, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were later executed for espionage. • On Dec. 10, 1967, soul legend Otis Redding dies in a plane crash in Wisconsin. "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay" would be released in its "unfinished" form several weeks later. The whistled verse was a placeholder for additional lyrics that Redding had yet to write. • On Dec. 8, 1982, "Sophie's Choice," starring Meryl Streep as a Holocaust survivor, opens in theaters. The "choice" refers to a terrible decision Streep's character is forced to make about which of her two children will live or die while in a concentration camp.

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‘Will my Mom fit in?’

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Christmas Dinner Parking Lot

My senior center is going to hold its annual Christmas dinner outdoors in the parking lot. If that doesn't bring a tear to your eye about the sad state of our world now, nothing will. Santa will arrive by limo behind the fire truck, we're told, and will make his rounds through the tables set up across the asphalt, little elves at his elbow passing out presents. Students from the high school choir will sing while others from the culinary arts classes (they'll get extra credit) will hustle the food and drinks outside and serve it. Parking will be wherever you find it around the neighborhood. In the middle of December? In New England? Why, some of us wanted to know, did they not simply use the town's rec center? That large space would allow the tables to be spread out, with plenty of parking right outside the door. Best of all, it's indoors where there's heat. But no, they decreed, the dinner has to be next to the senior center where the kitchen is. A poll of friends indicates a mixed review of this whole idea. One laughed and said no, he absolutely would not be there. Another said he'd been recruited to set up tables and bring the decorated tree outside, hoping he can find an extension cord long enough to plug in the lights. One adventurous soul decided she will indeed be there, wearing a down comforter over her winter coat, which will be over several other layers of clothing, including snow pants. (She's also bringing a Thermos of hot coffee and is practicing eating while wearing gloves.) One only hopes someone has put the town plowtruck driver on notice. He might be called upon to plow out the parking lot that day before the dinner. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

I imagine anyone who works with families considering moving their loved one into a community has heard this question. Our natural instinct is to assure the family that YES, of course they will! In my experience, most often times they do. However, finding ways to help make that acclimatization happen more quickly for new residents can mean the difference between them becoming a long-term resident or quickly moving out. Coming from the perspective of not only someone who has helped other families in this situation, but also as the adult daughter of parents who recently moved into senior living, I want to share some ideas on how to assist new residents to quickly make new friends and adapt to their new life in a community… I found in my experience, the personal touch makes the difference. By working just as hard to learn the likes/dislikes of a senior as you did about their care needs, you have a great chance of knowing how you can help bring them joy!

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Spend time asking questions like ‘Prior to retiring, how did your Mom spend her spare time?’, ‘When you were growing up did your Dad belong to any civic or community groups?’, ‘After retiring, what did your loved one do during the day?’, ‘What’s your Mom’s favorite topic of conversation?’ You will get to know the ‘person’ not just the ‘patient’ and will hopefully get ideas on what is meaningful to them… Nancy has aptly described our driving philosophy as we create a family of caregivers and residents in each of our homes!! If you know someone who would like to join our circle of caregivers in one of our homes, please contact Linda at 208-755-3637 or linda@lodgeliving.net. We even have gorgeous onsite studio apartments which include meals and all utilities as a part of our employment package. 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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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Keep those sharp Sheep eyes focused on a hazy situation. As things begin to clear up, you'll find a sharper picture emerging, showing something you'll need to know. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Watch your expenses through the end of the month. Later, you'll be glad to have extra money to pay for something that will make an acquisitive Bovine's heart beat faster. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You're now ready to make that oft-deferred commitment, if you still believe it's what you want. Don't be afraid to change your mind if you feel you should go in another direction. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Now that you are moving on with your life after that recent disappointment, how about reactivating your travel plans and taking someone special along with you. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Many new friends come into your personal life, which suits all of you social Lions just fine. However, one new friend might make demands that you could find difficult to deal with. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Communication doesn't exist unless it's twoway. So, if you're getting no replies to the signals you're sending, it could be time to look for someone more receptive. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A workplace complication that you thought was ironed out develops new wrinkles that need attention. Meanwhile, expect continuing improvement in your home life. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A tense personal problem needs to be talked out before someone decides to walk out. Resist making decisions until full explanations are offered from both sides. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A technological glitch that caused problems recently will soon be repaired, and life can return to normal. A colleague has a surprising message to deliver. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your partner might feel that you haven't been as open with him or her as you should be. Deal with this now, before it turns into something more difficult to handle. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Good news: Many of the stumbling blocks that affected the progress of some of your career projects are fading away. Things also start to look up on the home front. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You'll need that strong Piscean pluck to get through waters that will be turbulent for a while. A more positive aspect soon emerges, along with some welcome news.

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