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Host your own welcome party
Rather than waiting around for others to welcome you to the neighborhood, take the bull by the horns and introduce yourself to your neighbors in a fun way. Host an open house party and invite your new neighbors. What better way to converse with others than with food, beverages and a festive atmosphere? Plus, your party may lead to reciprocation from others.
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77 percent of students who take a gap year do so between high school and college. Parents may not know how to react when their soon-to-be or newly minted high school graduates bringuptheideaof takingagapyear,butadditionalfindingsfromtheGYA’s“National Alumni Survey” might inspire parents to look at gap years more positively. For example, the survey, the findings of which were based on the responses of hundreds of American and Canadian citizens who had taken gap years in the past,found that 98 percent of respondents indicated their gap years helped them develop as a person, while 96 percent felt their gap years improved their self-confidence. In addition, 84 percent of respondents felt that they acquired skills to be successful in their careers during their gap years. Perhaps of most interest to parents of high school students contemplating gap years is that 73 percent of survey respondents felt their gap years increased their readiness for college and 57 percent said their gap years helped them determine what they wanted to study in college.
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PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Marzotta
NEW YEAR, NEW CAT
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My parents at Christmas said I’m finally old enough to have a kitten! We are going to the local Humane Society this weekend to adopt one. What suggestions do you have so that I train the kitten right?
-- William in Manassas, Virginia
DEAR WILLIAM: Grab a book on cat care at the local bookstore or library and read it cover to cover. While cats are considered to be easier to care for than dogs, they still need to be properly house-trained and given a routine (which helps immensely with reducing anxiety-related behaviors, too).
I’m sure you’ve already stocked up on kitten food, though it’s a good idea not to buy too much to begin with. You’ll want to try a few different brands and types of food -- dry, wet or fresh -- to see what the kitten likes and how well he responds to each.
When you pick up your new kitten, talk to the shelter staff to learn about any particular behaviors the kitten has, any health issues that need monitoring, and any advice they have for getting him or her settled in. Cats being prepared for adoption are sometimes fostered out to make sure they can live easily with humans and to observe them for any health or behavioral issues that need to be ironed out before they’re ready to go to a forever family. e shelter will have that information for you so that there are no surprises (like territorial peeing).
Congratulations, and best of luck! Sounds like you will soon have a new friend in the household.
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Be Respectful of the Times You’re Sending Texts
I CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE!
Why is it people think nothing of sending texts messages at all kinds of times?!
I’m tired of getting awakened by people sending me texts at unreasonable hours. How about some consideration?
I’ve been asked, why don’t I just turn my phone off at night?
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I would like to say thank you so very much to the wonderful woman (found out she is a nurse) who helped me out in the Wegmans parking lot awhile back. I was having a medical issue and she assisted me with my bags and walked me all the way to my car. I did not catch her name but I have and will continue to pay it forward.
1. I have both a son and father who have life-threatening medical conditions that I’ve multiple times been called for assistance on and I don’t want to not be there to help them. If you’re OK with missing a call about a loved one, that’s your choice, but it’s not mine.
2. If I had a fire, medical emergency, or break-in, I sure don’t want to wait for my phone to boot up.
Before you send someone a text, how about you ask yourself:
1. Do I expect the person I’m texting wouldn’t be sleeping now?
2. Is this a time I would call someone, instead of texting?
If the answers to those questions aren’t YES, then can I suggest you write your text so you don’t forget, but send at a later time?
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
5 ounces Brie cheese
Servings: 24
1/2 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
Heat oven to 400 F. Grease mini muffin pan.
Press seams of puff pastry sheet together. Cut sheet into quarters then each quarter into six pieces.
Use rolling pin to flatten each piece of pastry into square shape. Place one square into each muffin cup.
Put 1/2 teaspoon brie, 1 teaspoon apple butter and 1/2 teaspoon chopped pecans into each muffin cup.
Bake 13-15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
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Here’s A Tip
BYLINE: By JoAnn Derson
* Toothpaste works well as a silver polish. Wet your silver, plop a little non-gel toothpaste on it and rub gently with a damp, clean rag. Rinse well with a separate rag, and buff dry. en just step back and let it shine.
* If you’ve ever oversalted soup, don’t worry; here’s a great tip to recover your meal. Just cut a single potato into several large slices. Add them to the soup, and they will soak up the extra salt. Remove before serving.
* S.W. of South Carolina has this tip to share: “If you can’t seem to keep track of your keys, make an extra set for those mornings when you are running late and can’t spare the time to look for them. It has saved me a lot of stress, for sure.”
Hocus Focus
BY HENRY BOLTINOFF
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COLOGNE: Imperia by Rayhaan, 100 mil. bottle, 90% full. Creed Aventus clone/copycat. Penfield. jeff21973@gmail.com
HEATING OIL. Siphon or take tank. About 100 gallons. Livonia. 585-346-5898
20, one dozen CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS, 60+ TOILET PAPER ROLLS - great for crafts or seed starting, 20+ VHS MOVIES. Penfield. 585-736-2749
Approx. 25 bags and pails of CHESTNUT COAL. Wayland. 585-278-4119
Two bags of GREETING CARDS. Large assortment. Avon. 585-226-3073
Collection of CATHOLIC CHURCH HISTORY from 1869 taken off of microfilm from churches in Avon, Honeoye, Honeoye Falls, and Lima. 585-229-2186
ROOFING MATERIALS - two 2’ x 8’ OSB sheathing, gutter guards, 8 coiled nails for nail gun 8 gauge, full roll underlayment and partial. Canandaigua. wfwincdga@aol.com
OAK DINING ROOM TABLE in good condition. 585-381-6546
1990s COMPUTER MONITOR and an older TYPEWRITER, manual or electric, in good working condition. 585-200-0667 leave message
Set of DUMBBELLS - anywhere between 12lbs-15lbs. 585-455-4923
RELIABLE VEHICLE to get back and forth to work. 585-213-0181
Working JEWELRY MAKING KILN, kiln and jewelry making accessories. susan5257@yahoo.com
FLAT ROCK for edging. jzornow001@gmail.com
DIRT BIKE or ATV, gas powered. Running or not. Call or Text Matt 315-576-1278
MODELS - Built/Unbuilt Aviation, Autos & Trucks, Military, Ships, Etc. Plastic, Wood, Metal. Parts and Pieces are okay. 585-314-6989
WEBER GRILLS - Propane or Charcoal. Call or Text Matt 315-576-1278
HOME CB Radio or HANDHELD that will work inside the home. rainbowroseroom@gmail.com
Cooperstown Dreams Field TRADING PINS. salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com
OLD COMPUTER, STEREO EQUIPMENT and CAMERAS. ‘80s and ‘90s Apple and other brands amp speakers. 585-883-5334
SHED in good condition. Will pick up! 585-301-1247
METAL OFFICE CHAIR, TWIN SHEET SETS and a pair of MEN’S WINTER BOOTS, size 8/9. 585-415-8513
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As winter wears on, it’s not uncommon for people living in cold weather climates to experience some cabin fever. Winter weather confines many people to their homes, making many antsy to get out once the first signs of spring begin to appear.
In addition to contributing to cabin fever, winter weather can have a negative impact on indoor air quality. While air pollution is something most often associated with densely populated cities, the air inside homes is not immune to pollution, especially during long winters when windows are often closed for months at a time. Though open windows in spring and summer can vastly improve indoor air quality, there are ways to ensure that air stays fresh and healthy regardless of which season it happens to be.
Cost: Conventional wisdom suggests it’s less expensive to do something yourself than to hire someone else to do it for you, but that’s not necessarily true of home improvement projects. Labor costs typically account for a substantial amount of professionally contracted projects, but homeowners can cut those costs by volunteering to do some of the simpler tasks themselves. In addition, contractors often purchase materials at a much lower cost than individual homeowners because contractors buy in bulk. So while labor costs might be lower on DIY projects, the cost of materials can offset those savings.
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1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the smallest continent by area?
2. MOVIES: What is Deadpool’s real name in the movie series?
3. MEASUREMENTS: How many ounces are in 1 gallon?
4. TELEVISION: What is the name of the character that Jason Bateman plays in “Ozark”?
5. FOOD & DRINK: What is the dimple at the bottom of a wine bottle called?
6. U.S. CITIES: Which city also is known as Motown?
7. LITERATURE: The movie “Bridget Jones Diary” is loosely based on which novel?
8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Which is the only big cat that doesn’t roar?
9. MEDICAL: What is a common name for fasciculation?
10. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin term “magnum opus” mean?
1. Australia (Oceania).
2. Wade Wilson.
3. 128.
4. Marty Byrde.
5. Punt.
6. Detroit, Michigan.
7. “Pride and Prejudice.”
8. The cheetah.
9. Muscle twitch.
10. “Great work.”
PROTECTING YOUR HOME FROM BURGLARS
According to the FBI, nearly 400,000 burglaries occur in the U.S. during November and December each year. And the reason for that should be as obvious as the beards on “Duck Dynasty’s” male stars’ faces: Those are the months when so many of us are either away from home -whether on vacation or getting together with loved ones -- or busy accumulating piles of shiny new gifts.
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stress: Chronic stress has long been linked to a host of health problems. According to the Mayo Clinic, chronic stress puts individuals at increased risk for heart disease and weight gain but also issues that affect mood, including anxiety and depression. Individuals who find themselves routinely confronting bad moods may be dealing with chronic stress.Identifying the source of that stress and speaking with a health care professional about how to reduce and manage it may lead to improvements in mood.
Does Your Family Have a Fire Escape Plan? (Family Features) When a home fire occurs, you have very little time to get out. A working smoke alarm doubles your chances of survival, yet more than twenty percent of American homes are without them. Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs teamed up to address this problem by providing vital fire safety information to families. Make a Plan Installing smoke alarms on every level of the home and developing a plan of escape can give your family precious minutes to get out and get to safety. Draw a floor plan of your home and sketch exit routes out of every room. Make sure you have a fire escape ladder long enough to reach the ground from upstairs rooms. Assign an outside meeting place, so you can quickly locate each other
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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
* On Jan. 22, 1984, during Super Bowl XVIII, audiences first see a commercial now widely agreed to be one of the most powerful and effective of all time.Apple’s “1984” spot featured a young woman throwing a sledgehammer through a screen on which a Big Brother-like figure preached about “the unification of thought.”
Encourage your family or friends to make small business shopping a larger part of their overall spending plan.
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Winter is a time of promise because there is so little to do — or because you can now and then permit yourself the luxury of thinking so. ~ Stanley Crawford, A Garlic Testament: Seasons on a Small New Mexico Farm, 1992
The cry of our heart is to know God and make Him known. Come and join us Sunday mornings at 9:30am for worship.
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With wildfires devastating tens of thousands of acres, tornados ripping apart the Midwest each year, tsunamis washing away oceanside cities, Western NYers may feel fortunate to “only” deal with snow and ice. However, emergency preparedness is crucial no matter where we live. Are you ready for an emergency evacuation?
• I have an emergency kit ready at home
• My family has an evacuation plan
• I receive alerts for severe weather/ emergencies
• I feel somewhat prepared but could improve
• I am not prepared
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With the end of 2024, many research institutions across the US and the world have made predictions about the state of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in the new year. Whether or not it happens this year, as some predict, overall, do you think AI will become smarter than humans?
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
“May your coffee kick in before reality does.” -- Unknown
Each mumbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Steroid Injections Provide Amazing Relief From Shingles Pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on shingles. I am 66 and in fairly good health. I had both Shingrix shots about five years ago and take hydroxyurea for polycythemia vera (PV). Around August 1, I noticed some spots on my forearm that appeared to be a spider bite. I went to my family doctor, and she immediately diagnosed me with shingles and put me on gabapentin, which didn’t help much. The next month was complete misery. I never really had itching or an extensive rash, but intense pain and burning developed from the top of my neck down to my left thumb and forefinger. My wife read that hydroxyurea lowers your immune system, which is probably why I had such a bad case of shingles despite the Shingrix shots. My cousin is a retired anesthesiologist and recommended an epidural steroid injection (ESI) that would help me immediately. I had the injection, and within 24 hours, I had an 80% improvement in my pain level. Over the next month, the pain decreased another 10% to 15%. I went from being almost incapacitated to being able to live again in 24 hours. The outcome was life-changing!
It seems that doctors need to be brought up to date on ESIs for shingles. I understand that the studies are inconclusive, but the on-the-ground results seem to show that it is effective. The pain from shingles has to be experienced to really understand how debilitating it can be. ESIs are fairly inexpensive, and even if they only helped slightly, they would be worth the cost. To have the improvement I found is priceless. -- Anon.
ANSWER: I often recommend the vaccine to prevent shingles, but as your case shows, the vaccine isn’t perfect. I agree that your PV and its treatment with hydroxyurea may have predisposed you to the complication of shingles you had, called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). You are quite right that the pain can be extraordinarily severe.
I am glad you wrote because steroid injections are not a treatment that I have written about before. As you say, not all trials found a benefit, but the largest trial found that intrathecal injections (which are similar to epidural injections but are found to be more effective in a small trial) led to excellent or good pain relief in 90% of people with intractable PHN, compared to 4% in people who didn’t receive treatment.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 50-year-old man. When I was at the pharmacy recently, they said I could get a vaccine for pneumonia. Is this something I should do? -- S.I.
ANSWER: The pneumonia vaccine at age 50 is a new recommendation by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The risk for developing severe pneumonia from the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae starts to increase at age 50 and becomes much higher after 65. The new vaccines (PCV20 and PCV21 under the brand name Prevnar) have long-lasting protection for many strains of this bacterial species. If you haven’t had this vaccine and are over 50, you should consider it during your next visit. (It’s OK to get the vaccine at the same time as the flu or COVID vaccines.)
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GLUTEN-FREE IS MORE THAN A TREND
When someone with celiac disease eats gluten the body mounts an immune system response that attacks the villi, which are small fingerlike projections that line the small intestine. The villi, when damaged, cannot properly absorb nutrients from food. Untreated celiac disease also may lead to the development of other autoimmune disorders like type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis.
The intestinal damage from eating gluten often causes diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating, and anemia, and can lead to serious complications. Following a strict gluten-free diet can help manage symptoms and promote intestinal healing.
More companies are producing glutenfree foods and stores are carrying them in greater numbers. In addition, there are a number of new baking flours available that provide alternatives to traditional wheat-based formulas. People with celiac disease or gluten intolerances can use these specially designed flours to make homemade items. Certain flours also may be billed as one-to-one alternatives, meaning they can be substituted for traditional flour in recipes without adjusting the measurements.
DID YOU KNOW?
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, people with a parent or sibling with Alzheimer’s disease are morelikelytodevelopthediseasethan those who do not have a first-degree relative with Alzheimer’s. In addition, those who have more than one firstdegree relative with Alzheimer’s are at an even greater risk of getting Alzheimer’s. Though family history is not necessary for an individual to develop Alzheimer’s, the AA notes that researchers have identified hereditary Alzheimer’s genes. For example, researchers estimate that between 40 and 65 percent of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s have the APOE-e4 gene. APOE-e4 is characterized as a risk gene because it increases the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s but does not guarantee it will happen. The gene is inherited from a parent, and people who inherit two copies of APOE-e4 from their mother and father have a higher risk for Alzheimer’s than those who inherit one copy of the gene from their mother or father. The AA also notes that researchers have found deterministic genes that cause Alzheimer’s. However, these genes are rare and have only been found in a few hundred families across the globe, accounting for 1 percent or less of all Alzheimer’s cases.
Elizabeth Stedman: Pittsford’s Holiday Philanthropist
KAYLEE DUDA
In the late 19th century, while Pittsford’s streets bustled with preparations for holiday festivities, one woman quietly dedicated her efforts to ensuring that no family went without during the Christmas season. Elizabeth Stedman played an integral role in shaping Pittsford’s holiday traditions, leaving a legacy of generosity, compassion, and community spirit that continues to inspire the village to this day.
Born in 1842, Stedman grew up in Pittsford, where she developed a deep sense of social responsibility and a love for her community. A devout member of the local Methodist church, Stedman believed that the holiday season was not just a time of celebration for those who could afford it, but an opportunity to extend kindness to the less fortunate. Her efforts during the holiday season made her a quiet but powerful force for good in Pittsford.
By the 1880s, Stedman had become a key figure in the town’s charitable efforts. She helped organize the first holiday aid programs, which included food drives, gi collections, and the distribution of essential goods to struggling families. ese programs were designed to bring a bit of cheer to those who might otherwise have gone without, ensuring that the less fortunate could still experience the warmth and joy of the season.
EachDecember,Stedmanspearheadedthecommunity’sefforts to gather donations of food, clothing, and other necessities. Local farmers contributed fresh produce, while townswomen cra ed handmade clothing and other items to give to families in need. Stedman worked tirelessly to coordinate these efforts, personally ensuring no family was le without a Christmas meal or a small gi for their children. Her dedication was so well-known and admired that she became affectionately referred to as “Pittsford’s Mrs. Claus.”
One of Stedman’s most enduring contributions was her creation of the town’s first “Holiday Sharing Tree,” which served as a precursor to modern gi drives. e tree was placed in the Methodist church and decorated with tags bearing the names and needs of local families. e community rallied around the tree, taking tags and returning with wrapped gi s for the family in need. is simple yet powerful tradition became an essential part of Pittsford’s holiday celebrations, and the spirit of generosity it fostered continues to be a hallmark of the community today.
Stedman’s vision went beyond giving material goods; she instilled in the people of Pittsford the value of compassion and the importance of coming together to help those less fortunate. Her efforts were not just about providing for the immediate needs of families, but about building a sense of unity and goodwill that would endure long a er the holiday season was over.
ough Elizabeth Stedman passed away in 1907, her impact on the community remained long a er her death. e traditions
she established laid the foundation for Pittsford’s continued commitment to charity and community service. To this day, the town’s holiday celebrations continue to emphasize giving back, and many of the charitable programs she helped organize are still carried out by local volunteers each year.
Stedman’s legacy is a testament to the power of one person’s dedication to making the world a better place, even in small, quiet ways. Her story is a reminder that the true spirit of the holidays lies not in the gi s we receive, but in the kindness and generosity we share with others. As Pittsford continues to celebrate the season, it does so in a spirit of compassion that can be traced directly back to Elizabeth Stedman and her unwavering belief in the importance of caring for one another.
Today, as the town continues to come together each holiday season, it honors the values that Stedman instilled in the community – values of generosity, unity, and love. Her contributions, though largely behind the scenes, are woven into the fabric of Pittsford’s holiday traditions, and her story remains an inspiring chapter in the town’s rich history.
Let’s all continue to come together as a community to li each other up in the darkest of winters and all year long.
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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
* On Jan. 18, 1990, Washington, D.C., Mayor Marion Barry is arrested and charged with drug possession and use of crack cocaine. Barry was caught on camera at a downtown hotel smoking crack with Rahsheeda Moore, who had agreed to set up Barry in exchange for a reduced sentence on a drug conviction.
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