EXCITING NEWS FOR DOG OWNERS!

Just $5.00 per entry

Your dog called … they want to be the next 2024 CALENDAR SUPER MODEL to support the LeRoy Ambulance!

12 lucky winners will be announced live August 11th on Facebook (VIP K9 page).

Your dog called and said they want to be the next 2024 CALENDAR SUPER MODEL to support the LeRoy Ambulance! Calendars will be available for $10.00 starting in September. Follow VIP K9, LLC for updates!

We have partnered with Nancy Crocker at Empire Realty Group to create a calendar featuring your dogs in the community with 100% of contest entry fees and calendar sales proceeds benefiting the LEROY AMBULANCE SERVICE.

TO ENTER YOUR DOG:

We need dog's name, owner's name, and phone number. You can enter by:

• Stopping in to VIPK9 at 70-72 Main St., LeRoy

• Texting 585-326-4112 OR

• Emailing vipk9training@gmail.com

• Payment by cash, check, or Venmo (please text for Venmo info.)

The LeRoy Ambulance Service is always there for us so let’s show them our “pawsome” support! Call or text Nancy Crocker at 585-314-7982 with questions or for more information.

Tips For Staying Safe And Connected During A

MOVE

(NAPSI) — Planning a move can be stressful, but planning a move in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic brings a new set of challenges. Stay safe and connected with some smart pre-move planning; here are some tips:

Follow Approved Protocols — If you can’t postpone your move,take extra precautions before moving in to ensure your new place is clean. Follow general disinfecting guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among other surfaces,disinfect doors,door handles,bathrooms,kitchen appliances,countertops and—something many people don’t really think about—cabinet and doorknobs as well as light switches.

Safely Stay Connected — New work-from-home protocols and online schooling mean reliable Internet connectivity is more important than ever. Prior to your move, SmartMove can connect you to your local provider and help arrange new Touchless Installs that let you safely connect your tech services yourself. Cable companies deliver equipment with step-by-step activation information so you can set up your system on your own, or with support over the phone, online, through chat functionality or video tutorials. In most cases, no technician will need to enter your home.

Keep in Touch & Maintain Daily Routines — You may be staying in more, but don’t forget to take a break from unpacking boxes. Use your new online connection to find delivery services to help stock your pantry and fridge and refill prescriptions. Your new house will feel more like home if you take time to watch your favorite shows,maintain your exercise program or explore online courses that can help you discover new talents or resume old hobbies. Don’t forget to connect with friends through group video chats or viewing parties—you can even take your friends and family on a virtual tour of your new place!

Mobile Pet Full Grooming Service

One-on-one personal attention. Let us pamper your pet in our mobile unit! Accepting New Clients!

PUPPY PALACE

Servicing the City of Batavia 585-682-3219 anitaspuppypalace.com

Online POLL

Which invention would you eliminate forever from the present, past, and future?

• Bicycles

• The Internet

• 3D printers

• Heated swimming pools

Poll ends 07-25-2023

Poll ended 07-18-2023

Which Harry Potter house best describes your values?

10.0% Gryffindor for bravery

40.0% Hufflepuff for patience

30.0% Ravenclaw for wit

20.0% Slytherin for ambition

We love hearing from you! Vote and make your voice heard when you visit www.gvpennysaver.com!

Penny Saver

Hi all! Our names are Jerry and George! We love to chase each other around the house, play with our toys, and snuggle with our favorite humans!

Send us a photo and brief write-up of your pet and we’ll feature it. Email to: sales@gvpennysaver.com or mail to: P.O. Box 340, Avon, NY 14414. Pets will be published at discretion of GVPS.

Tips For Taking Stunning Nature Photos

Zoom in and crop subjects. Smaller pictures can be just as compelling as larger ones. Zoom in on the bark on a tree, the skin of a lizard or the wings of an insect. Closer looks at what is hiding in plain sight in nature can lead to compelling pictures. Zoom in and think about a macro lens, which will magnify even the tiniest details.

Legal Notice: LMB Enterprise Solutions LLC filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 10, 2023, NY office location: Orleans County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to the LLC at 13303 Ridge Road W, Albion, NY 14411.

General Purposes

Triple Occupancy $329 pp Quad Occupancy

Milton CAT is in search of New York State certified MBE/MWBE and SDVOB subcontractor enterprises that can provide selected goods and/or services to us.

Subcontractors must be able to meet insurance, financial and bonding requirements as contained and specified in general contract documents and other New York State entity requirements.

If interested, please contact us at goodfaitheffort@ miltoncat.com to begin the screening process.

EXPERT ADVICE FOR COLLEGE-BOUND GRADS

“The students who make the most of their college experience aren’t necessarily the smartest ones. It’s often the average kids who know how to utilize the system, connect with the professors, take advantage of extracurricularactivities,andmanagetheirtimewellwhoreaptherewards,” Tylersays.“BeenThere,Should’veDoneThat”canhelpstudentsgetallthey canoutofthenextfouryears.

Live Music every Friday and

RECIPES FOR FUN: If you’re preparing a meal, it could be a good time to teach children of reading age how to review a recipe. Evaluating ingredients to learn how food transforms from raw to cooked or how a dish is created can help kids learn kitchen skills.

FOOD GROUPS FOCUS: Get kids involved in making dinner by setting a rule that each food group must be represented. Give them a warmup activity by asking which food groups are found in family favorites like chicken soup, lasagna or meatloaf. Asking kids to guess which ingredients are used in these dishes and identifying which food group each ingredient belongs to can help them understand dietary balance.

MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel

* On July 26, 1948, President Harry Truman signs Executive Order 9981, banning discrimination in the military. It ended a long-standing practice of segregating Black soldiers and relegating them to more menial jobs. African Americans had been serving in the U.S. military since the Revolutionary War.

WXRL / Ramblin’ Lou Tours

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Sept. 20

Sprague’s/Seneca Allegany Casino w/$25 bonus

Sept. 27 Lucy Tour – Jamestown, NY

Oct. 3-9 Great Smoky Mts./Nashville/Grand Ole Opry/Dollywood

Oct. 15-19 Vermont/New Hampshire/Maine

– Portland Light House

Oct. 25

Sprague’s/Seneca Allegany Casino w/$25 bonus

Nov. 14-16 Festival of Lights/Oglebay Park – Wheeling, WV

Nov. 27-29 (New dates) Lancaster, PA – 2 Shows

“Miracle of Christmas” & American Music Theatre

Don’t miss

The Ramblin’ Lou Family Band

July 17 (Mon.) Canal Fest - new pavilion (near Walgreen’s) along the canal, Tonawanda 6:00-8:00pm

Aug. 8 (Tues.) M&T Bank Summer Concert Series, On M&T Plaza, Noon-1:00pm

Aug. 9-16 Erie County Fair - Hamburg, NY - Appearing first 8 days of the Fair - Ave.of Flags Stage 5:00-6:15pm

DID YOU KNOW?

When tending to their lawns, homeowners are advised to pay attentiontoareasthatmayfeature standing water. According to the World Health Organization, standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes, which can breed in great numbers in pools of water. Mosquitoes are known to carry diseases like malaria, West Nile virus and Zika. Furthermore, mosquitoes that bite pets can transmit heartworms, a serious problem if gone it goes undiscovered.Standingwateralso can be a haven for bacteria, mold and parasites that are dangerous to human health. If standing, stagnantwaterisaprobleminyour yard, remediation is necessary. Directing downspouts away from the house can remediate standing water. Changing the grading of soil so that low spots are elevated is another way to reduce instances of standing water. This may be a project that requires the assistance of a drainage professional. In addition, homeowners can remove standing water from empty flower pots, pool covers, bird baths, and more to reduce the likelihood that mosquitoes will appear on their properties.

HANDYMEN/WOMEN

CNC Tree Service

Residential & Commercial

All Mulch Is Triple Ground Delivery or Pickup Mon-Fri 8am-4pm; Sat 8am-noon

NOW IS THE TIME FOR TRIMMING & PRUNING

Tree Services

Did you know?

While it might be tempting to lower mower blades when summer temperatures reach their hottest, it is possible to cut grass too short. Homeowners who want to cut back on the time they spend mowing their lawns under the hot summer sun should avoid lowering their mower blades too low, as doing so can cause significant damage to the lawn. Lawns that have been cut too low are less capable of surviving drought and are unlikely to thrive. When grass is cut too short, the stem tissue from the grass is exposed, and that exposure can lead to unsightly grass that turns yellow or brown. Grass that is cut too short also may suffer from weaker roots, which in turn makes the grass weaker and less likely to grow in strong. In addition, weaker grass is more susceptible to weed growth, which can be both a nuisance and an eyesore. When mowing, homeowners should remove no more than one-third of the grass blade. Mowing at this height will promote strong roots and protect the grass when the weather gets especially hot in the summer.

Attention: Ford/Lincoln/ Mercury Owners

In the absence of a local Ford dealer

Dan’s Tire & Auto Service Center SERVICES

all of your vehicles’ repair needs, including Ford Diesels. We have full access to Ford/Motorcraft parts, repair manuals, & service bulletins.

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What To Know When Buying From A Private Seller

Confirm the number of owners. There’s no magic number of owners a vehicle can have before it’s considered too risky to buy, but the more owners a car has had, the less likely buyers will learn its full history. In addition, if sellers were not the first owners, they won’t know how the car was treated or driven prior to them buying it. That’s another potential red flag to consider before buying a car that has had more than one owner.

To Your Good Health

By Keith Roach, M.D.

How to Avoid Calcium While Taking Thyroid Medication

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a thyroidectomy, and I take levothyroxine. Instructions for the medication state not to take it within four hours of consuming calcium. No discussion of the drug has clearly stated whether this only refers to calcium supplements or whether this also includes high-calcium foods.

I usually take levothyroxine when I wake up, between 2 a.m. and 3:30 a.m., to avoid breakfast dairy products (i.e. yogurt, cheese and soy milk) and dinner foods (broccoli, leafy greens, dairy and soy). I go to bed fairly early. I eat mainly plant-based, plus dairy.

I have asked some doctors and pharmacists, only to have them answer with the question: “Doesn’t that only apply to supplements?” I don’t know! That’s why I’m asking. I want my thyroid prescription to work as it’s supposed to. Can you shed light on this issue? -- E.G.

ANSWER: Large amounts of elemental calcium do decrease the absorption of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine. If you were to take thyroxine (Synthroid and others) at the same time as you would a large calcium pill, you could expect the thyroid medicine to be about 7% to 8% less absorbed. (Iron and caffeine also decrease thyroid hormone absorption.)

A glass of cow’s milk taken at the same time will decrease thyroid hormone absorption. Soy milk has not been studied, but I would expect calcium-fortified soy milk to be similar to milk, yogurt and some high-calcium cheeses in their ability to reduce thyroxine absorption. However, I think you may be taking things too far. One hour is probably adequate enough to separate calcium from thyroxine. Furthermore, if you are consistent in taking your medication, your dose will get adjusted to the correct level. I doubt that vegetables have any effect on absorption.

Finally, in a study of people who took thyroxine sometimes with and sometimes without their calcium, the change was not enough to get them out of the desirable range, although the levels were definitely affected. The dose of thyroid hormone has a little bit of leeway in most people, although some people (such as those with a history of thyroid cancer who are now on replacement therapy after surgery) need to have a very exact dosage. So, avoiding calcium, iron and caffeine in those cases is more critical.

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Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu.

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