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Tidbits - Vol 22 - No 10 [Sweet Companies] 16pg

Published on Mar 2, 2026

Tidbits of Coachella Valley

This week’s Tidbits is packed with candy-company history, nostalgia, patriotism and practical weekly favorites. Feature Stories “Tidbits Samples Some Sweet Companies” (p 1) Classic Games & Toys (One in a series): Strawberry Shortcake” (p 2) Tidbits - Vol 22 - No 10 [Sweet… “The Bill of Rights” (p 5) Columns and Favorites “The Real Cost of Dipping into a Retirement Account” (Everyday Cheapskate® - p 4) “No More Denial” (Cody's Corner -p 9) “Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living” (Senior News Line - p 10) “Medicare Can Help Older Smokers Kick the Habit” (The Savvy Senior -p 13) “Picture the Arc” (Golf Tips & Instruction - p 15) Also Inside Celebrity Extra (p 6) Good Housekeeping Recipes (p 7) Comics & Puzzles (Pages 8–9) Your Social Security (p 11) Doctor’s Advice - The relationship between HRT and UTIs (p 12) Veterans Post - Top Scores for VA Cemetery Services The Savvy Senior - Medicare Can Help Oder Smokers Kick the Habit (p 13) Plus trivia, quiz bits, nuggets of knowledge, and