TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Vomiting and Difficulty Eating Could Signify Gastroparesis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old healthy, active woman. I normally work out six days a week and used to be in very good shape. I’m having stomach issues, which caused me to lose 20 pounds since the end of last year. I was thin to begin with and have lost a significant amount of muscle and most of my body fat. I was diagnosed with gastric intestinal metaplasia in 2019 and had trouble eating, but I didn’t lose any significant weight at that time. No treatment was recommended beyond a suggested follow-up in a year or two.
I have difficulty eating anything but a small amount of food, and if I do “overeat,” I vomit. Eating is beyond a chore, and I continue to lose weight. I have been worked up with no conclusions in sight. I had a colonoscopy two years ago that was normal. I had an abdominal CT scan with and without contrast, an endoscopy, an MR enterography, and a brain scan this year, with no results that explained my problem.
I am seeing another GI doctor soon, but I’m not particularly hopeful. I am 5 feet, 11 inches tall, and now weigh 129 pounds. I am feeling desperate. Do you have any ideas? -- L.W.
ANSWER: Weight loss can have many different causes, and it seems like your doctors have carefully looked for many of the concerning ones. Key features of your story are that you are vomiting and losing weight. Intestinal metaplasia is when the lining of the stomach develops a microscopic appearance, similar to the intestines. This can predispose people to stomach cancer, but intestinal metaplasia can also be associated with low acid in the stomach.
Vomiting after eating normal amounts of food is a concern for a stomach mass, but between the endoscopy and the CT scan, it should have shown up. I would be concerned about gastroparesis, where the stomach doesn’t squeeze properly. Vomiting after eating is a hallmark symptom, as is feeling very full after a little food. A gastric emptying study can confirm the diagnosis.
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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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Time slots are every 15 minutes starting at 7:00 am and the last one at 2:45 pm. No business or farm waste will be accepted.
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HOW TO DETERMINE IF IT’S TIME TO DOWNSIZE
Space: Many people love the extra space that single-family homes provide. But seniors can take a walk through their homes and see how many rooms they still use on a consistent basis. If much of the home is unused, seniors can probably downsize without adversely affecting their daily lives.
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Why are condiments such a common feature on dining tables? Condiments are known to be a typical compliment to food because of their ability to personalize and add taste or flavor to different dishes as desired. Condiments also offer a whole sensory experience through smell, sight, sound, and touch, making dishes much more attractive.
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The Humane Society of Livingston County would like to thank the Tom Moran Memorial Golf Tournament for choosing us as one recipient of the proceeds from this event. These much needed funds will go towards the care of the cats we take in from our county.
Thank You!
A grateful thank you to the young man from Henrietta who was visiting friends in Caledonia and was at the veggie stand on South Road as we pulled in at the same time. I just wanted 3 ears of corn and did not have exact change, and I was trying to figure out a way of getting change. He was very kind and said, “Don’t worry, I’ll pay for them” and proceeded to tell me “They have the best corn [he’s] had” and I must agree! It was delicious! Thank you for being so sweet and paying for my corn.
Like many local taxpayers, I used to enjoy scenic walks along the public pathways of our [local waterway]. But, this historic landmark has been desecrated in recent years, becoming a racing track for speed boats that soak unsuspecting pedestrians with their massive wakes that splash onto the walkways. I cannot even push my child in a stroller without her being nearly rundown by unlicensed ATVs and dirt-bikes. • 12 Yd. $425 • 20 Yd. $475 • 30 Yd. $525 • 40 Yd. $575
ATM Fees local hometown bank
On Sunday we tried to get money out of our local hometown bank only to find that BOTH the outside and inside ATMs were out of use. Because of this we had to use another bank’s ATM and were charged a $3.75 fee. Now wouldn’t you think that our bank would refund that fee? Wrong! They said no we don’t refund those fees. All our money in this one bank and we can’t access it unless we go elsewhere. This is terrible customer service, and we definitely will not be doing any further loans or business with this bank. I’m sure if I asked a loan officer at this bank, they would refund it, but the tellers won’t. That’s enough for us.
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* e best way to cook leafy, green veggies such as spinach and kale, is to stir fry them in just the water le over from rinsing. It works very well to steam them, and adds no fat!
* Keep track of capacity and dimension of your cookware by using a permanent marker to notate the specifications on the bottoms of each baking container you have. is way, when a recipe calls for a 13-by-9 baking dish or a 2-quart casserole dish, you can easily tell which one you need. is is especially important if you don’t spend a lot of time cooking.
* “When you need to crush nuts or a cracker for crumbs, you can use a small can of soup to crush these in a plastic bag. is is for when you don’t have a rolling pin.” -- J.R. in Virginia
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HOW TO KEEP OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS SAFE
Consider fencing. Fencing can make an outdoor living space more private and safe. Local laws may mandate that pools be enclosed with fencing, but even living spaces without pools can be made safer with the installation of a fence. Firepits are wildly popular, as more than 35 percent of homeowners who responded to the ICFA survey acknowledged their intention to purchase new firepits in 2021. Adding fencing around areas with firepits establishes boundaries, which is a must for homeowners with small children. Fencing also makes it harder for local wildlife to gain access to a property, which can decrease residents’ risk for tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease.
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• Adult/Teens: Tap, Intro to Jazz (will include instruction in the styles of eatrical Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical eater) and Ballet. Six Week Sessions starting in October. (Great introduction to these genres, exercise, or brushing up on your skills).
• SPA Ballet Company* - Performs a full Length Ballet Each Spring. Auditions will be held October 5th - at the Studio for the Performing Arts, Newark, NY
Performance Dates: March 22nd-23rd, 2025
Place: e Smith Center of the Arts • Geneva, NY
Open Auditions: Ages 3 & up (including adults)
Must be student of Ballet (not necessarily at this studio.)
* (Ballet is a Requirement) **(Class does not require you to take ballet) Fitness: Variety of Fitness Classes Mon.- urs. mornings at 9am. Drop Ins Welcome. Aqua Zumba - Monday & ursday - 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Contact the Newark Community Center).
Fall classes start Sept. 9th, but you can sign up anytime!
Serving Our Community for 29 Years!
Transforming Tradition: Inside the No Time to be Tame art exhibit in Clifton Springs
BY SUZIE WELLS
The “No Time to be Tame” art exhibit at Main Street Arts in Cli on Springs offers a bold exploration of artistic boundaries, featuring the works of Pat Pauly, Joanna Poag, and Werner Sun. Running through September 4th, this invitational exhibition showcases how these artists, using fiber, clay, and paper, defy conventional limits in their chosen mediums. Visitors will see quilts transformed into paintings, prints becoming dimensional sculptures, and ceramic pieces that mimic the patterns of textiles. Main Street Arts touts, “ e connective thread that holds this group of artists together is a use of pattern and repetition of form as well as the idea of not staying within a predetermined set of rules.”
Pat Pauly, a contemporary art quilter with a background in art and design, brings a striking graphic style to her work. Her designs and quilts, rich in color and abstract forms, have been featured in major exhibitions and fiber art magazines and publications worldwide since the 1980s. Pauly’s teaching and lecturing reflect her dynamic approach, as she blends traditional quilting with modern fiber art, offering workshops virtually and in person across the US, Canada, and Australia.
With a degree in art and graduate work in design and fine art, Pauly finds fiber art “the perfect amalgam of construction, painting, and printmaking.” Her blog, “Pieces and Resistance,” provides a glimpse into her creative process and inspirations, her “random thoughts and excursions made public.” piecesandresistance.blogspot.com
When not teaching, Pauly can be found in her studio in Rochester, “where she has the best advantage of being surrounded by great artists as well as the beauty of the Finger Lakes.” Find Pauly on social media @ pat_pauly and visit her website, patpauly.com
Joanna Poag’s work delves into the themes of “time and structure in its various states as it relates to personal narrative and memory.” She uses colored clay to create playful collages that o en draw on “traditional quilt patterns and linear patterns that focus on movement.”
For Poag, collage and the material relationships between textiles, paper, and clay represent a way to rearrange and reinterpret elements of personal narrative and memory, creating “a dialogue about so ness, strength, firmness of mind and narrative.” She explains that she draws uponcenturiesofartisticwomenwhohavemade“compelling,complex” art with the “scripts and scraps we’ve found or been given” to create her own art that “mirrors [her] own experiences of fragmentation.”
With an MFA from RIT and a BS from Roberts Wesleyan College, she balances her artistic practice with teaching as an Instructor of Art in Rochester, where she lives with her husband and three children. Visit joannapoag.com or find Poag on FB and IG @joannapoag.
Werner Sun, a visual artist with a background in physics, brings a scientific perspective to his art. Based in Ithaca, NY, Sun’s work involves transforming digital images into intricate, sculptural objects through repetitive manual processes. His pieces, o en described as stimulating and thought-provoking, bridge the gap between the abstract world of science and tangible, everyday experience.
Sun says in his iterative process, “every visual layer is a lens for interpreting the ones below it,” and he describes the connection between his artistic and his scientific backgrounds: “Scientific insights can be profound, but they can also be removed from our everyday lives. By contrast, my artistic practice brings the production of knowledge to the human scale. I take the abstract thought patterns of science and apply them to tangible digital materials, thus imbuing my sculpted prints with the analog sense of time and attention that are central to personal experience.”
Sun’s creations have been showcased in prominent galleries and publications. His recent kinetic photographic sculpture installation commissioned for an international climate change conference at Cornell University and is now permanently displayed at the Cornell Botanical Gardens highlights his commitment to blending art with scientific inquiry. Find him on FB and IG @wernersun or check out his website at wernersun.com.
e exhibit’s programming is supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, the Community Foundation, and the Farash Foundation, ensuring that the innovative work of artists reaches a wide audience. Check out the exhibit at Main Street Arts through September 4th. mainstreetartscs.org/exhibitions/no-time-to-be-tame/
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TIPS FOR LABOR DAY GETAWAYS
Be cautious of the weather - Extreme temperatures can be a concern even this late in the season. The American Red Cross urges travelers to remain hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids while en route to destinations or while engaging in Labor Day fun. Avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day. Strong storms can blow through in an instant, so keep track of weather alerts and find shelter if a thunderstorm approaches while on the beach or in other areas where lightning strikes occur more readily.
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HOME IMPROVEMENT
What is mulch?
Mulch refers to a material spread around or over a plant to enrich and/or insulate its soil. Many homeowners prefer mulch made of wood chips, which is both effective and readily available. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency notes that organic mulches, which include leaves, wood chips, compost or grass clippings, can be used by homeowners who want to develop eco-friendly landscapes.
MASONRY & BASEMENT
HOW TO CONSERVE ENERGY THROUGHOUT SUMMER
Narrow the gap between indoor and outdoor temperatures. The DOE notes that the smaller the difference between the temperature indoors and outside the lower cooling costs will be. While it may be tempting to set thermostats to room temperature (68 F) on days when temperatures reach 90 F or above, that’s an enormous temperature gap that will result in a high energy bill. Instead, the DOE recommends setting thermostats to 78 F whenever possible.
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MAKE THE MOST OF LIMITED SPACE
Discardsomeitems.Homeownerswhoaredownsizingfromlargehomes may need to part with some of their furniture to make their transition to smaller homes go more smoothly. For example, homeowners may need to get by with just one bedroom nightstand and may even need to replace their existing nightstands with something more compact. Discarding living room end tables and downsizing to a smaller coffee table also can help homeowners make smaller common areas more welcoming and less cluttered.
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Fall Is A Good Time To Plant!
• Potted fruit trees are ready!
• We have a good selection of flowering shrubs, landscape plants and ornamental grasses, and hibiscus
• New crop shade & flowering trees will be ready in Sept.
• 25% OFF on old crop Kwanzan Cherry, Yoshino Cherry, Honey Locust and Dawn Redwood
Stop in and check it out!
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Mon.-Sat. 8am-5pm; Closed Sunday
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Mold Remediation
Grass is the forgiveness of nature - her constant benediction. Forests decay, harvests perish, flowers vanish, but grass is immortal.
- Brian Ingalls
Magic Maze
PRINCE VALIANT CHARACTERS
PARTY
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. TELEVISION: Who was host of the “Good Eats” cooking show?
2. GEOGRAPHY: Which nation’s nickname is “Land of Fire and Ice”?
3. MUSIC: What was the title of Madonna’s first Top 10 hit?
4. MOVIES: What does the acronym AT-AT refer to in the “Star Wars” movie series?
5. LITERATURE: Which famous entertainer started a children’s book-giving program called the Imagination Library?
6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Which bird’s eye is larger than its brain?
7. U.S. CITIES: Which U.S. city’s nickname is The District?
8. HISTORY: In which modern country is the ancient civilization of Babylon located?
9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many articles are in the U.S. Constitution?
10. AD SLOGANS: Which rental platform’s slogan is “Belong anywhere”?
Ostrich. 7. Washington, D.C. 8. Iraq. 9. Seven. 10. Airbnb.
“Borderline.”
Iceland.
Alton Brown.
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According to a recent Business Insider article, business leaders disagree on the dynamic role of personal and professional time. How would you define work-life balance today?
- Life is more like a portfolio. ~TIAA CEO
- Work-life harmony, aligning “deep interests” with work. ~Microsoft CEO
- Circular - Being content at home leads to work productivity, and vice versa. ~Amazon CEO
- Work-life integration; we bring our entire selves to work but personal life is more important than work. ~HuffPost founder - 996 culture is a huge blessing for younger workers. ~Alibaba cofounder
- Remote work is “morally wrong.” ~X founder
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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
* On Sept. 1, 1983, Soviet jet fighters shoot down a Korean Airlines passenger flight in Russian airspace, killing all 269 passengers and crew. The KAL flight had veered into a course that was close to one being simultaneously flown by a U.S. spy plane.
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MACEDONPUBLICLIBRARY:
Monday 9/2-Fri.9/6
Sept.2:
ClosedforLaborDay
Sept.3:
PreschoolStorytime10:15am11am
Clifton Springs Library
4 Railroad Avenue
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
315-462-7371
cliftonspringslibrary.com
Hrs.: Mon-Thur 10-7; Fri 10-5; Sat 10-2
Geneva Public Library
244 Main Street Geneva, NY 14456
315-789-5303
genevapubliclibrary.net
Hrs.: Mon-Fri 8:30-7; Sat 9-2
Macedon Public Library
30 Main Street Macedon, NY 14502
315-986-5932
macedonpubliclibrary.org
Hrs.: Mon-Thur 10-8; Fri & Sat 10-2
Newark Public Library 121 High Street Newark, NY 14513
315-331-0552
newarklibrary.org
Hrs.: Mon-Thur 9:30-7; Fri 9:30-6; Sat 9:30-1
Palmyra Community Library
402 East Main Street
Palmyra, NY 14522
315-597-5276
palmyracommunitylibrary.org
Hrs.: Mon-Thur 10-8; Fri 10-5; Sat 10-2
Phelps Library
8 Banta Street, Suite 200 Phelps, NY 14532
315-548-3120 phelpslibrary.org
Hrs.: Mon-Thur 9-8; Fri 9-5
Here’s what’s happening at your local library…
AnimalPaintingClass6pm-7:45pm
Sept.4:
CardioDrumming10:30am11:15am
GEDInstructionalHelp5pm7:45pm
Sept.5:
Euchre2pm-4pm Mahjong2pm-5pm
MakeaCardwithSally6pm-7pm TeenTime:MakeYourOwnPencil
Case6pm-7pm
Sept.6:
RedCrossBloodDrive10am-3pm Back-to-schoolEarrings1pm-2pm
CardioDrumming2pm-2:45pm Callthelibrarytoregisterforprograms@315-986-5932.
MACEDON
MacedonCenterCommunity Lumberjack Festival2024! NYS LumberjackAssociationPro-Am Competition,Lumberjack Breakfast,Crafts&Vendors, CommercialSalesExhibits,Petting Zoo,Raffle,Food&Drinks,Beer Tent.LumberjackBreakfastincludespancakes,eggs,sausage, homefries,juice,coffee.Watch ProfessionalLumberjackCompetitions,Pro-AmCompetitions, Crafters,Raffles,Bouncehouse! JoinusSeptember7th&8thfrom 8am-6pmattheMacedonCenter Fireman’sField,2481Canandaigua Rd.,Macedon.
PALMYRA
September7th-ChickenBBQ at East PalmyraFireDepartment:Takeoutserviceonly.Thisisourlastbbqof theyear.Serving3:30to6:00oruntil soldout.Dinnersinclude 1⁄2 chicken, saltpotatoes,coleslaw,dinnerroll, pudding,applesauceandwhiteor chocolatemilk.Cost:Adults$12, Children$8.Reserveyourtickets(recommended)bycallingortexting(315) 573-1794.OnthedayoftheBBQ,call thefirehallat(315)597-0049.
NOW HERE’S A TIP
"You can reuse the envelopes that come in junk mail and solicitations. I use them to keep coupons together for when I go to the store, and magazine clippings that I save for my daughter." -M.W. in Alabama
It’s a cruel season that makes you get ready for bed while it’s light out. ~Bill Watterson
PHELPS
JoinUsforMusicforMom: A Celebration ofMusic,Art,and Community!Avibrantbenefitevent dedicatedtoraisingfundsforthe MusicTherapyprogramatGolisano’s Children’sHospitalinmemoryofLee Huntley.Donations,provides therapeuticsupporttoyoungpatients throughthepowerofmusic.September20thand21st,2024,atCrafty Ales&LagersinPhelps.LiveMusic! Foodvendorsandsampleawide varietyofCraftybeers.LiveArt Demos:Witnesslocalartistsinaction astheycreateliveartdemonstrations, addingacreativetouchtothefestivities.Raffles&50/50Drawings!
LoveToSing, EnhanceYourSingingAbilitiesandHaveFunDoingIt? TheCanaltownChoralewillbegin rehearsalsTuesday,September10 at6:45PMwithregistrationforthe newseason.Rehearsalsareheld Tuesdayeveningsfrom7-9PMin theUnitedChurchofMarionat 3848N.MainStreet,Marion.(right sidedoorentrance).Auditionsnot requiredbutsomechoralexperienceishelpful.Wewelcomeall levelsofexperience!Toattendthe Septemberrehearsals-registration feeof$15requiredperconcert season.Information:BarbVanDelinder315-597-9558orDottie Graudons315-331-5961orgoto theCanaltownChoralepageon Facebook.
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Beat the heat during a summer wedding
Choose a later start time. A late-afternoon wedding may be the way to go in the summertime. The temperature usually drops a bit in the early evening, even though the sun won’t set for a couple of hours. That lingering summertime sun allows the bride and groom to enjoy an outdoor ceremony and still take beautiful outdoor photos.
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By Sam Marzotta
What to do when your pet won’t housetrain
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I adopted a 9-month-old puppy a few weeks ago and named him “Chestnut.” He’s wonderful, but has one problem. He is still not housetrained. I think part of it is from the shelter, where the dogs routinely poop in their cages and rarely are taken outside. Plus, he was rescued from a pet hoarding situation. How can I resolve his housetraining issues? -- Glenda in Dothan, Alabama
DEAR GLENDA: Congratulations on your new family member! I know the housetraining situation is frustrating, but have patience.
Send us a photo and a brief write-up of your pet and we’ll feature it. Submit online at gvpennysaver.com - Share With Us. Or, Mail to: PO Box 340, Avon, NY 14414. Pets will be published at discretion of GVPS.
IT PAYS TO USE CRATES WHEN TRAINING PUPPIES
Many dog owners, particularly those who have never before had a dog, may hesitate to employ crates to train their puppies. That’s understandable, as on the surface it can seem cruel or inhumane to confine a living animal to a cage. However, the AKC notes that dogs are den animals that naturally seek out canine caves for security. That’s true whether dog owners provide crates for their puppies or not. So while humans may see crates as cruel, dogs very likely view their crates as secure places where they can go if they get scared or feel skittish. In fact, according to the AKC, dogs’ perception of crates is one reason why dog owners typically find it relatively easy to get their dogs to adjust to crates and ultimately enjoy them.
If you haven’t taken Chestnut to the veterinarian yet for his first checkup, schedule that appointment. e vet will rule out any physical problems or hidden illnesses that might be contributing to the problem, and can give some helpful advice on working with dogs from a traumatic background. at background does have an effect on housetraining. Chestnut spent formative months in locations where little to no training took place, and he learned to follow the habits of the other dogs around him. So, you’ll have to retrain him away from those habits, and keep the entire experience a positive one.
Take Chestnut for walks two to three times per day, and (this is important) at the same times each day. He needs to know that at sunrise, noon and sunset, he will have “outside” time. Bring his favorite treats with you. At first, shower him with treats for everything: putting on the leash, walking next to you, sitting on command, and every time he poops or pees. Make him look forward to pooping outside.
Never scold him if he poops inside. Just clean up and try again. If he poops in specific areas of the house, block his access to those areas if possible. Keep training positive and be patient, patient, patient. He will come around.
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