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Emotional Response Across 1. Gym set 5. Darling 8. “I, Claudius” role 9. Band member 11. Apple spray 12. Face-to-face exam 13. Buttonwood 15. In-flight info, for short 16. Close call 21. Halftime lead, e.g.

22. Wyle of “ER” 24. Horace volume 25. Coastal raptor 26. Balaam’s mount

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2. Congers

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4. Witch

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27. Attends

7. Alpine transport

10. A pint, maybe 14. Store convenience, for short 16. “The Matrix” hero 17. Icelandic epic 18. Long, long time 19. Achy 20. All there 23. “For ___ a jolly ...”

The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.

January Sudoku How to solve sudoku puzzles No math is required to solve a sudoku. You only need logic and patience.

Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one instance of the numbers 1-9.

Similarly, each number can only

appear once in a column or row in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is medium.

TRIVIA TEASER

American history 1. Which U.S. President arranged the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803? a-John Quincy Adams, b-James Monroe, c-Thomas Jefferson, d-James Madison.

2. From what country did the United States purchase Alaska in 1867? a-Spain, b-Russia, c-Japan, d-Canada.

3. Which city served as the capital of the United States for ten years prior to the capital's move to Washington, D.C.? aNew York City, b-Nashville, c-Philadelphia, d-Boston.

4. The Star-Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key during which war? a-American Revolution, b-The War of 1812, c-French-Indian War, d-U.S. Civil War. 5. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits the President to serving no more than two terms? a-18th, b-19th, c-20th, d-22nd.

6. The word "gerrymander," meaning to fiddle with electoral boundaries, takes its name from Elbridge Gerry, a former governor of which U.S. state? a-Massachusetts, b-Maine, c-Illinois, dNew Hampshire.

7. Which politician created the Share Our Wealth program in 1934, with the motto "Every Man a King," guaranteeing every family a basic household grant of $5,000? a-Herbert Hoover, b-Franklin D. Roosevelt, c-Andrew Mellon, d-Huey Long.

8. Which state capital was founded

by John Sutter in 1840? a-Providence, Rhode Island, b-Raleigh, North Carolina, c-Des Moines, Iowa, d-Sacramento, California.

9. Which U.S. President's image appeared on a dollar coin from 1971-78? a-Dwight Eisenhower, b-John F. Kennedy, c-George Washington, d-Jimmy Carter.

10. Who was the first president to appoint an African American to his Cabinet? a-Jimmy Carter, b-Theodore Roosevelt, c-Bill Clinton, d-Lyndon Johnson.

Quotes

The Lighter Side

There is no such thing as can't or won't.

If you're qualified, all it takes is a burning desire to accomplish, to make a change. Go forward, go backward.

Whatever it takes! You can't blame other people or society in general. It all comes from your mind. When we do the impossible, we realize we are special people.

Jan Ashford

A coward is incapable of exhibiting love. It is the prerogative of the brave.

Mohandas Gandhi

On no account brood over your wrongdoing. Rolling in the muck is not the best way of getting clean.

Aldous Huxley

If you pursue money and affluence to the exclusion of the values in life, you have lost, not won.

Jim Rohn

People who consider themselves victims of circumstances, will always remain victims unless they develop a greater vision for their lives.

Stedman Graham.

Your three best doctors are time, faith and patience.

From a fortune cookie

This is the time when we must firmly choose the course we will follow, or the relentless drift of events will make the decision for us.

Herbert Prochnow

Here is a test to determine whether your mission on earth is finished: If you're alive, it isn't.

Richard Bach

One of the greatest discoveries people make is to find they can do what they were afraid they couldn't do.

Henry Ford

Poor speller "Hello, 911? Please come right away. My wife was just attacked by a wart hog!"

"What is your address?"

"181 Eucalyptus Street."

"Could you spell that?" " ... I'll just drag her over to Oak Street."

Terrible phenomenon In one hospital's Intensive Care Unit, patients in one bed always died at about 11 a.m. on Sunday morning. A worldwide team of experts was assembled to investigate. On Sunday, they waited outside the ward to see what the terrible phenomenon was all about. Some prayed or held holy objects to ward off the evil spirits.

As the clock struck 11 a.m., the part-time Sunday cleaner, entered the ward.

He unplugged the life support system so he could plug in the vacuum cleaner.

Grief and suffering A dietitian was addressing a large audience in Chicago: "The material we put into our stomachs is enough to have killed us. Red meat is awful. Soft drinks erode your stomach lining. Chinese food has MSG. And vegetables can be disastrous.

"But one thing is the most dangerous of all and we all have eaten it or will eat it. What food causes the most grief and suffering for years after eating it?"

A 75-year-old in the front row stood up and said, "Wedding cake."

Answers to 'American history' 1-c, Thomas Jefferson 2-b, Russia 3-c, Philadelphia 4-b, The War of 1812 5-d, 22nd 6-a, Massachusetts 7-d, Huey Long 8-d, Sacramento, California 9-a, Dwight Eisenhower 10-d, Lyndon Johnson

January 2026 Calendar Awareness Months Cervical Health Awareness Month: Focuses on screening and prevention of cervical cancer through education and early detection.

Blood Donor Month: Encourages voluntary blood donations to support life-saving medical treatments and emergencies.

Glaucoma Awareness Month: Promotes eye health checks to detect and treat glaucoma, preventing vision loss.

Folic Acid Awareness Month: Raises awareness about the importance of folic acid intake for maternal and fetal health to prevent birth defects.

Special Days, and Events 1, NEW YEAR'S DAY, Federal holiday marking the start of the Gregorian calendar year with celebrations and resolutions.

1, ROSE BOWL GAME AND PARADE, Pasadena, CA. College football.

Big 10 versus PAC 12.

1, ORANGE BOWL, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL 1, SUGAR BOWL, Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

2, SCIENCE FICTION DAY, 3, ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS DAY. Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Julian calendar.

3, WOLF MOON. 4, WORLD BRAILLE DAY, Nationwide. Recognizes the Braille system for visually impaired.

5, BIRD DAY, Promotes birdwatching and conservation efforts to appreciate avian diversity.

(OBSERVED IN SOME STATES), Nationwide. Extended celebrations of service, marches, and educational programs.

6-FEB. 17, CARNIVAL SEASON NEW ORLEANS. The last day of festivities is Feb. 17 (Mardi Gras).

20, NFL WILD CARD PLAYOFF,

6, EPIPHANY, (Christian communities). Commemorates the visit of the Magi to baby Jesus, often with gift-giving traditions.

21, SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, Park City, UT. Premier showcase of independent films with screenings, panels, and celebrity premieres.

7, ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS EVE, (Orthodox communities). Preparatory observances including fasting and family gatherings for the Nativity.

21, NBA LONDON GAME, London, England. Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies in a global exhibition matchup at The O2 Arena.

11, GOLDEN GLOBES, 83rd annual, for best in film and television. Live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.

22, 23- Feb 1, SAINT PAUL WINTER CARNIVAL, St. Paul, MN Web: wintercarnival.com

12, SONY OPEN IN HAWAII, Honolulu, HI. PGA Tour event on the Waialae Country Club course, drawing top golfers for early-season competition.

25, NFL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP,

14, ORTHODOX NEW YEAR, Nationwide (Orthodox communities).

Observes the Julian calendar's start with reflections and traditional feasts.

15, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY, Nationwide. Federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader's legacy of equality and nonviolent activism.

17, BALD EAGLE APPRECIATION DAYS, Keokuk Iowa.

17, DAKAR RALLY (FINAL STAGE), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Grueling off-road endurance race concluding with awards for top drivers.

18, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

20, PENGUIN AWARENESS DAY,

28-Feb 1, ZEHNDER'S SNOWFEST, Frankenmuth, MI. Web: zehnders. com 30-Feb 7, BLACK HILLS STOCK SHOW AND RODEO, Rapid City, SD. Web: blackhillsstockshow.com

Writing a legacy letter: Send love forward

Leg cramps can be minimized

One unwelcome highlight of aging is leg cramps. Nearly 60 percent of older adults report the plague.

There are several causes.

Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances are a prime cause, according to Health.com. Try bananas, avocados, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, spinach, and tomato juice.

Medications like statins, diuretics (water pills), beta blockers, osteoporosis drugs can be a culprit. Check with your doctor.

Make sure your footwear is supportive and follow a stretching routine of gentle calf and hamstring stretches for 2-3 minutes before bed.

Sleep with loose blankets, making sure your feet are not pointed down under heavy blankets.

Strive for regular activity and gentle stretching throughout the day. Prolonged sitting is a very common cause of cramping.

Some medical conditions can cause cramping, including chronic kidney disease, thyroid disorders, Parkinson's, and liver disease. Treating the underlying disorder is essential.

Here are some practical steps you

Who knows what the world will be like 50 or 100 years from now. Will robots do everything for us? Will work be optional?

Whatever the future holds, human life will still have certain trials and triumphs. There will still be broken hearts. Still be bad decisions. There will still be good decisions and sudden successes. Struggles, humor, love.

We'll still ask ourselves what is important in life.

After all your years of living, do you have an answer to that question?

New Year's is a great time to write a legacy letter to your children or grandchildren, spouse, mentors, close friends, future generations. Write it, keep it where it will be found, and add to it next year.

Katheen M. Rehl, writing for Sixty and Me, says the first step is to decide to whom you will write and address the letter specifically to that person. Tell them why you are writing to them.

Next, adopt a thankful tone and tell the recipient what you are grateful about him or her.

In the next paragraphs, tell what one big lesson you learned in life.

Tell what you think matters most in life. What do you value most?

Tell something about yourself.

You might consider what you wish you knew about people in your family tree. Answer those questions about yourself. Tell some stories about the ancestor you knew about. Tell the family stories.

In your closing, give your readers your love. Tell them what your hope for them. Offer encouragement.

You can write more than one legacy letter and write to more than one person.

You might even want to record a video.

The key is to search your heart and try to send your thoughts and wisdom to the next generation.

If you like crafts, buy a box to hold your letter, or letters, and decorate it.

Put in some family items.

Still laughing: Dick Van Dyke dances to 100 His sight is bad. His hearing At age 99, in preparation is bad. Like the old man charfor his 100th birthday in acters that made him famous, December 2025, famed actor he admits he stoops, shuffles and optimist Dick Van Dyke and teeters. He suffers the soroptimistically released his rows that come with age: the book: 100 Rules for Living loneliness of losing his friends to 100. and family.

Van Dyke admits in his Still, he says, he doesn't book that there aren't actulet those things define him. ally 100 rules, but the reader will certainly find more than Dick Van Dyke, "Instead for the vast majority of my years, I have been in what 1959 100 nuggets in his descripI can only describe as a full-on tion of his life and 75 years in show bear hug with the experience of living... business.

Born in 1925, the son of a salesman in doing life -- not like a job, but rather West Plains Missouri, Van Dyke started like a giant playground," he writes.

Today, he says his wife, Arlene, 46 his career in show business in 1947 as a mime in a comedy duo. By 1959 he years his junior, keeps him laughing made is Broadway debut in The Girls and moving, even doing a bit of soft Against the Boys. In 1961 he began the shoe with him in the kitchen.

"I've made it to one hundred, in no hit sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show, and the iconic Mary Poppins in 1964. small part, because I have stubbornly He's never really stopped working, refused to give in to the bad stuff in even though he says he is "super old." life," he writes.

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