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A birthday brings sweet memories
Twelve years ago this week, I held in my arms a gift fresh from Heaven. It was slightly bigger and sweeter than a 5-lb.
Monkeypox can spread to pet dogs, doctors report
NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for months has had the advice in place as monkeypox spreads in the U.S.
Teenager’s behavior makes grandma want to stay home
DEAR ABBY: I must be the worst grandma in the world because I do not like my grandson. He’s 16, rude, disrespectful, has no manners and his hygiene is almost nonexistent. When I mention my concerns to my son, he says, “I’m working on it.” My daughter-in-law refuses to discuss it and just walks away.
Consumer health: Enjoy the summer sun safely
Laurel Kelly Mayo Clinic News Network August is Summer Sun Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about protecting yourself and your family from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight. Exercising and enjoying time outdoors are important for good health.
U.S. retail sales flatten in July
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged last month as persistently high inflation and rising interest rates forced many Americans to spend more cautiously.
Cats full of personality and playfulness waiting for forever homes
Most people realize that dogs have different personalities even when they’re the same breed. Cats are the same way. Although each breed has the same characteristics, their personalities can be different.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to nmelton@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, 300 N. Osage St., Independence, MO 64050, attention Nancy Melton.
LOCAL COVID-19 TESTING SITES
University Health testing: Regular testing hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Testing is available at the Lakewood campus at 7900 Lee’s Summit Road, Kansas City, and the Hospital Hill site at 2211 Charlotte, Kansas City.
MID-CONTINENT PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS
Mid-Continent Public Library branches in Eastern Jackson County has a wide range of events set for Tuesday. Most require advance registration.