TOUR OF ITALY WINE DINNER
Friday, February 14th • 6:30pm
Gourmet Cuisine prepared and presented by
Executive Chef Simon DeJohn &
Executive Sous Chef Brian Gussler
WINE & DINE YOUR SWEETHEART!
6 COURSE DINNER AND WINE PAIRING!
‘23 GIRLAN SUDTIROL ALTO ADIGE PINOT GRIGIO
CARROT & GINGER SOUP
Carrot Bisque, Ginger Spiced Pecans, Butternut Squash Croutons, Mint Gremolata
‘22 LES CRETES VALLE D’AOSTA CHARDONNAY
TUNA TONNATO
Pastrami Seared Tuna Steak, Petite Arugula, Watermelon & Feta Salad, Lemon Caper Vinaigrette, Grilled Crostini
‘22 RENATO RATTI LANGHE NEBBIOLO OCHETTI
VEAL MARSALA RAVIOLI
Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Pasta, Braised Veal Osso Buco, Italian Herbs & Cheeses, Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms, Marsala Glaze, Sage Pesto, Bresaola Julienne
‘21 BUGLIONI VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE CLASSICO RIPASSO II BUGIARDO ‘19 BUGLIONI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO II LUSSURIOSO
BEEF THREE WAYS
Filet Mignon Modiga, Beef Tartare on Lobster Ceviche Cake, Short Rib, Twice Baked Potato w/Six Minute Egg, Charred Tomato Relish
CASTELLO BANFI ROSA REGALE BRACHETTO
D’ACQUI SPARKLING RED
ORANGE CHOCOLATE POT DE CREME
Orange Zested Milk Chocolate Custard, Ricotta Sweet Cream, Raspberry Pavlova, Candied Orange Peel
$99 p/p • $59 p/p without wine (full bar available) Champagne and Amuse Bouche upon arrival DON’T DELAY! THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!
DID YOU KNOW?
Though certain elements of modern-day Valentine’s Day celebrations can be traced back to the 14th century, chocolate is not one of them. In his 1382 poem, “Parlement of Foules,” English poet Geoffrey Chaucer became the first to connect romance with St. Valentine’s Day. Over the next several centuries, the day’s connection to romance only grew stronger,andbytheVictorianerain England, it was not uncommon for lovers to profess their affections through songs, poetry and even the giving of roses as gifts. It was during the Victorian era that British chocolate manufacturer Richard Cadbury began searching for ways to use the cocoa butter that his company was extracting during the production of their drinking chocolate. In 1861, Cadbury decided to produce edible chocolates, which he even sold and marketed in heartshaped boxes decorated with images of Cupid and rosebuds. It would be a few more decades before edible chocolates caught on in the United States, where they remain a must-have item for many Valentine’s Day celebrants more than 150 years after Cadbury first began selling them.
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WEEK OF FEB 10, 2025 What to
NOW: “We Live in Time” (R).....................................................Max 13-Feb “Cobra Kai” (Season 6 - Part 3) ..................................Netflix 13-Feb “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” (R) .................Peacock 13-Feb “Resident Alien” (Season 3).......................................Netflix 13-Feb “Sly Lives! AKA The Burden of Black Genius” (Doc) ......Hulu 14-Feb “Love Is Blind” (Season 8) .........................................Netflix 14-Feb “Yellowjackets” (Season 3) .............Paramount+ Showtime 16-Feb “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (Season 16) .......Max 16-Feb “Have I Got News for You” (Season 2)............................Max 16-Feb “White Lotus” (Season 3)...............................................Max (c) 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
A SWEET TREAT FOR GET-TOGETHERS
Yields 64
Crust
21/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cups butter or margarine, melted
Filling
3 cups pecan halves, divided
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar, optional
Preheat oven to 350 F. For crust, combine flour, powdered sugar and baking soda in a batter bowl. Add butter; mix until crumbly. Lightly press crumb mixture over bottom of stoneware bar pan; roll lightly. Bake 15 minutes; remove from oven to a cooling rack.
Meanwhile for filling, reserve 1 cup of the pecans for garnish; chop remaining pecans. Combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and salt; mix well. Pour filling over warm crust, spreading to edges of pan. Arrange remaining pecan halves over filling. Bake 17 to 19 minutes, or until filling is set in center. Remove from oven; cool completely.
Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired. Cut into 32 squares using a utility knife; cut each square in half diagonally.
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polltime
New Orleans hosts the 59th Big Game on February 9th. If you watch the game, what is your favorite part of the day?
• The game itself
• The halftime show
• Commercials
• Food/snacks that have become tradition
• Connecting with friends and family
• All of the above
• None of the above Poll ends 02-11-2025
Tax experts say Americans should now have documents needed to file their taxes, but filing choices differ. When do you typically file your taxes?
23.1% As soon as I receive my documents
30.8% Last minute, running down the clock to April 15
46.2% Depending on my circumstances each year
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TIPS TO HELP REALIZE YOUR GOALS THIS YEAR
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Thank you, thank you, thank you to the wonderful person who found and turned in my anniversay ring at the Geneseo Walmart on February 1st. I was absolutely heartsick when I realized it was missing. You are a wonderful, amazing and honest person and have proven to me that there are still great people in this world!
You are an angel in my eyes!
On Friday, a couple of weeks ago, I came out of Tops in Dansville and my car wouldn’t start. Tried a couple of times and due to the radio and heat being on and because it was about 11 degrees out it just wouldn’t! A young lady knocked on my window and asked if I needed help. I said my car won’t start, and she said give me 10 minutes, I’ll go home and get my jumper cables. She drove away in a fairly new Ford pickup and sure enough she came back. By that time my car recouped enough power to start. I ran over to tell her it started and thanked her. I can’t tell you how much that meant to an older person that this young person would be so kind! I didn’t get her name but I certainly would know her if I saw her again! Thank you!
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A-Salted
While I do appreciate having safe roads to drive on during snowy winter weather, I am dismayed at the amount of salt that coats the roads in our village and town. Not only is it terrible for the environment, it is a waste of taxpayer money, not just for the salt but with the price of fuel.
Plows are out on roads that are clear of snow at all hours of the day and night (can you say overtime?). I passed 6 plows on a 15 minute drive to a nearby town last night. Highway departments, please show some restraint and implement sensible salting and plowing policies!
TurntheLightsOn
A [Local Pharmacy Location] has had their outside lights and light poles out for months and it isn't safe. Turned around the corner to leave the building by the dumpster and a man walked out in the dark. I have written a letter, wrote their corp. office and nothing. They keep saying they have put in a ticket.
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1. Which two conferences compete in the NFL’s annual championship game? AFC (American Football Conference) and NFC (National Football Conference)
2. Who holds the record for the most championship wins by a player? Tom Brady (7 wins)
3. What year was the first NFL championship game played? 1933 (NFL Championship Game) or 1967 (AFL–NFL World Championship Game)
4. Which team has the most championship wins? Green Bay Packers or New England Patriots
5. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the champion? Vince Lombardi Trophy
6. Which team has made the most appearances in the NFL’s championship game? New England Patriots
7. What is the only team to go undefeated in the regular season and win the championship? 1972 Miami Dolphins
8. Which city has hosted the most NFL championship games? Miami or San Francisco 49ers or Pittsburgh Steelers
9. What is the largest margin of victory in a championship game? 51 points or 45 points
10. Which quarterback famously guaranteed a win in the 1969 championship game? Joe Namath
11. Which team was the first to win the championship in their home stadium? Tampa Bay Buccaneers
12. What is the most-watched halftime show performance of all time? Rihanna, 2023
13. What team scored the most points ever in a single NFL championship game? San Francisco 49ers
14. Who was the first defensive player to win MVP in the championship? _Chuck Howley
&body mind
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Understanding the Mechanisms Behind a Nuclear Stress Test
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a comment about your recent column on nuclear stress tests. As an 87-year-old person who has experienced atrial fibrillation and a mild stroke, I have had two nuclear stress tests done. In both cases, I told the supervising nurse I wanted to go to the max limits that they would allow. Even though I attempted to prepare by briskly walking up the hill close to my home and thought I was doing well on the treadmill, I failed to reach the final parameters that they were seeking.
To get me there, I was injected with something (the name escapes me) that is supposed to achieve the same result as the final stage of a nuclear stress test. As I recall the discussion, the nurse stated that many couldn’t get as far as I did. Medications were a way for them to obtain the needed results. -- J.M.
Q. A.
ANSWER: Stress testing may be done for several reasons, but the most common is to determine whether there are blockages in the arteries in the heart that are severe enough to limit blood flow. When ordering a stress test, the clinician has to decide how to stress the heart and get information from it.
In people who can exercise (meaning they don’t have an orthopedic or neurological condition that keeps them from being able to move), then using exercise is the best approach in almost all cases. Exercise is safer since you can stop doing it at any time, and it also provides useful information. People who can exercise for a longer time (9 minutes on a standard protocol called a Bruce) have a very good prognosis; whereas if you can’t make it to 3 minutes, this is a poor prognosis.
The treadmill gets steeper and faster every 3 minutes on a Bruce protocol so that eventually even an Olympic athlete has to give up. The goal is to get to maximum exercise where a person simply can’t go any further. The person who runs the stress test looks for any sign of incipient heart damage through an electrocardiogram (EKG), a blood pressure monitor, or symptoms so that the test can be stopped if it seems dangerous.
Despite trying really hard, some people cannot get their heart rate and blood pressure high enough where the stress test can diagnose heart disease. In this case, the exercise stress test is converted to a pharmacologic stress test. A medication, such as dobutamine, is given to make the heart beat faster and stronger until the adequate workload is achieved.
Many of my patients tell me that this is uncomfortable, and more than once, I have heard someone say, “My heart was going to jump out of my chest.” If there are signs of danger, the medication can be stopped, and in some cases, a reversal agent is given.
Once the heart is at an adequate level of exertion,abnormalities in the blood flow can be detected by the EKG. However, the test’s sensitivity can be improved by looking at blood flow through a radioactive chemical injected in the blood, which can measure blood flow to various regions of the heart more precisely. The sensitivity can also be improved by examining the heart’s wall movement through echocardiography. In other cases, a more limited stress test is done to determine the safety of exercise. This is often done after a heart attack to determine which exercises a person can do as part of their cardiac rehab.
Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. (c) 2025 King Features Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
SENIOR NEWS LINE
By Matilda Charles
Winter Activity: Painting
It looks like we’re in for a long winter, with extremely cold temperatures in several places. Many of us are already realizing that we just don’t want to go out in that. But what shall we do to occupy ourselves while we’re at home?
I don’t know how it started, but in my neighborhood this winter the favorite activity has become ... painting. Each day new photos of “works of art” are sent around via cellphones as the idea spreads.
I decided to join in. Between the internet and home deliveries, we have access to everything we need without going out!
My first step was to do a YouTube search for painting lessons. Right at the top was “Beginner’s Guide to Painting,” and I was off and running.
On YouTube it’s possible to narrow down the search results to the subjects you’re most interested in learning to paint, whether it’s sunsets, flowers, mountains, snow scenes, cats, dogs, lakes, vintage cars, beaches -- if it can be painted, there’s a tutorial for it. The topics can be further broken down by watercolor and acrylic painting.
There are even videos that outline what supplies you need.
Some suggestions, if you’d like to paint:
Unless you have a store near you that will ship or deliver supplies to you, look online for the big names such as Michaels, Joann and Hobby Lobby as places to start.
You need paint and water, and something to paint on, such as paper or canvas panels, plus a selection of brushes. Add in a small plastic palette for mixing colors.
Look for beginner kits that have a selection of a dozen or so small tubes of acrylic paint colors or a dozen watercolors in a metal tray.
If you fear you have no real talent for painting, I invite you to explore Acrylic Squeegee Painting on YouTube. That technique can make anyone an artist!
(c) 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
home services
Water leaks. As sure as we haven’t heard the last of NSA spying on Americans, it will soon storm. And when it does, shine a flashlight up in the attic in search of not just dripping water and condensation, but also water stains on the ceiling, walls and floor. All are signs that H20 is finding its way under your roof’s shingles or behind its flashings.
HOW TO MAKE OLDER HOMES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT
Stay on top of your home. Much like older vehicles, older homes require a little extra TLC on the part of homeowners. Don’t allow your home to fall into disrepair. Even if your energy bills are not on the rise, inspect windows and doors to make sure they are closing tightly, as over time such seemingly minor problems can add up to substantial energy loss. Don’t forget to clean gutters and downspouts, removing debris that can add up and lead to water damage that may ultimately compromise the effectiveness of your home’s insulation.
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REBECCA YUHAS
SecondNewarkTeachertoBecome aNewYorkStateMasterTeacher
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Rebecca Yuhas, 9th grade biology teacher at Newark High School, recently learned she was one of 144 Science, Technology/Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) teachers to be selected to participate in the New York State Master Teacher Program (NYSMTP), a professional network of more than 1,700 public-school teachers with a passion for inspiring the next generation of educational leaders.
rough professional growth and development, Master Teachers provide innovative, engaging, and supportive learning environments for their students and share valuable resources with colleagues to support student learning and engagement. ey contribute instructional materials aligned with New York State science and math standards and inventive strategies that promote academic growth.
e NYS Master Teachers are selected by a rigorous, multistep application process. Selected teachers commit to engaging in a minimum number of NYSMTP Professional Development activities in addition to their district and state requirements.
Yuhas, who began the NYSMTP application process a year ago, was selected as a finalist in May 2024, requiring she be interviewed and do a biology presentation at SUNY Geneseo. She learned in late October she had been selected as Master Teacher.
With recent changes in the way Biology and Earth Science are beingtaughtinNewYorkState,Yuhas,whohasbeenteaching Living Environment/Biology at Newark HS since 2016, feels this is an opportune time to learn effective methods and strategies other Master Teachers employ, saying, “I am very excited to engage in the professional learning to deepen my understanding and learn about what other teachers in the region are doing to bring the content alive.”
NHS Principal Kelly A. Zielke said, “I am excited to celebrate Becca on this accomplishment. She has been working hard to implement the new curriculum for Biology, and I am excited to see how her involvement with the Master Teacher program will enhance the work she is doing. Aside from all her curriculum work, she works very hard to be an advocate for our students through a variety of extracurricular and student council events. We are lucky to have her and are proud she was selected.”
“BothRebeccaandKim arewonderfuleducators workingtohelptheir studentsandcolleagues growandlearn.”
KRISTA LEWIS
Yuhas is the second Newark Central School District teacher to participate in the NYSMTP program.
Newark Middle School sixth grade science teacher Kim Saccardi was the first in the Newark Central School District selected to participate in this distinctive program. Saccardi, who has taught 8th grade science, 6th grade math, and 6th grade STEM since she began at NMS in 2008, has been in the NYSMTP since January 2024.
Saccardi is the Science Department leader at NMS and sits on the Council for Curriculum and Instruction. She also teaches in an Extended School Day program class at NMS. Saccardi is also a mentor teacher for the T3 SMART Start Grant through the University of Rochester.
Prior to becoming a New York State Master Teacher, Saccardi was a University of Rochester Noyce Master Teacher STEM Fellow, and she says, “ e New York State Master Teacher program has been extremely beneficial for me and for my students.”
She explains, “As a Master Teacher, we work with scientists, sometimes in the field, to strengthen our content knowledge in a variety of disciplines as well as working with researchers on current and best classroom practices. I have been able to differentiate my teaching at a new level with a deeper understanding of the content. I’m also participating in a Picture-Perfect STEM series, which brings both fiction and nonfiction books into the classroom with a specific focus on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) science content & English Language Arts (ELA) standards. is is an incredible program, and I look forward to the next three years as well as helping fellow Newark colleagues apply and become part of this amazing program.”
NMS Principal John Ginter said, “Kim is an outstanding teacher and leader within the building who is constantly pushing herself and her colleagues. is opportunity is well deserved.”
Krista Lewis, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, said, “ e Master Teacher program is a great example of the importance of continuous learning and keeping the teaching profession strong. Rebecca’s acceptance into this program is a great honor. Both Rebecca and Kim are wonderful educators working to help their students and colleagues grow and learn.”
Superintendent Susan Hasenauer said, “It is an honor to have two NYS Master Teachers in our ranks. Both already have a passion for teaching and learning and a rigorous program like this allows them to tap into a level of personal growth and experience that is unmatchable. In turn, our students profit as they reap the benefit of their experience each and every day.”
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HOW CHOCOLATE BECAME TIED TO VALENTINE’S DAY
Heart-shaped boxes filled with decadent treats are coveted gifts on Valentine’s Day. Chocolate lovers typically have a favorite type of chocolate, whether it’s creamy filled truffles or chocolate pieces with fruit or nut fillings.
The tradition of gifting chocolate is anything but new. Chocolate and other sweet treats have been offered for centuries as prized gifts. Even ancient Aztecs and Mayans celebrated chocolate and saw it as a hot commodity. Drinks made of cacao beans would be given as presents to people of high status.Chocolatealsowouldbeofferedtothegodsasatokenofappreciation. Cacaobeanswereevenusedasaformofcurrencyatonepoint.
Magic Maze
While it’s tempting to huddle up indoors when winter hits full swing, families who embrace the great outdoors when the temperatures dip can avoid cabin fever and enjoy one another’s company along the way.
Each numbered 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.
hometown events
There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
Clifton Springs Library
4 Railroad Avenue, Clifton Springs 315-462-7371 cliftonspringslibrary.com
M-Th 10-7; F 10-5; Sa 10-2
Geneva Public Library
244 Main St., Geneva • 315-789-5303 genevapubliclibrary.net
M-F 8:30-7; Sa 9-2
Macedon Public Library
30 Main St., Macedon • 315-986-5932 macedonpubliclibrary.org
M-Th 10-8; F & Sa 10-2
Newark Public Library
121 High St., Newark • 315-331-0552 newarklibrary.org
M-Th 9:30-7; F 9:30-6; Sa 9:30-1
Palmyra
Community Library
402 East Main St., Palmyra 315-597-5276 palmyracommunitylibrary.org
M-Th 10-8; F 10-5; Sa 10-2
Phelps Library
8 Banta Street, Suite 200, Phelps 315-548-3120 phelpslibrary.org
M-Th 9-8; F 9-5
NOW HERE’S A TIP
How to pack a suitcase: Roll pants and tops, adding to suitcase first, toward the handle side. Then add heavy items (shoes, boots) toward the wheel end. Make sure you choose the right size case for the trip; too much room will cause items to shift around.
MACEDONPUBLICLIBRARY:
Feb. 8:
(10:00am-11:00am)PuppyTales (10:00am-11:00am)MakeYour OwnGroundhogReadingBuddy (10:00am-Noon)MakeWood& MacrameCoasters
Feb.10:
(1:00pm-6:00pm)RedCrossBlood Drive (2:00pm-4:00pm)Euchre (5:00pm-7:45pm)GEDInstructional Help
Feb.11: (10:15am-11:00am)Preschool StoryTime
(12:00pm-12:45pm)Friendsofthe LibraryBookDiscussion (12:45pm-2:00pm)Friendsofthe LibraryMeeting
(6:30pm-7:30pm)Alzheimer’sSupportGroup
Feb.12:
(10:00am-11:15am)CardioDrumming
(3:00pm-5:00pm)Hailey’sCuriosity League,grades3-5
(5:00pm-7:45pm)GEDInstructional Help
(6:00pm-8:00pm)Worsted Wednesday
Feb.13:
(2:00pm-4:00pm)Euchre (2:00pm-5:00pm)Mahjong
(6:00pm-6:40pm)Excercisewith Kristi
(6:00pm-7:00pm)TeenTime:Ink DropValentines
Feb.14:
(1:00pm-2:00pm)JumpingHearts Game
(2:00pm-2:45pm)CardioDrumming
STRANGE BUT TRUE
By Lucie Winborne
* Andrew Lawrence, ran two hours, 47 minutes and 41 seconds in a banana costume during a London marathon in order to secure the title of the fastest time to run a marathon while wearing a fruit costume.
PALMYRACOMMUNITYLIBRARY:
February 10-Mahjong:2-4pm.Learn andplayMahjong. February12-Knit&Crochet:2pm. Bringyourknitorcrochetprojectand joinafungroup.
February12-ModifiedCardio Kickboxing:6pm.Jointhishighenergyfitnessclass.Remembertobring yourwater.
February12-Tech&ResumeHelp: 3-5pm.Bringyourdeviceandyour questions.Orgethelpwithyourresume.Noappointmentnecessary.
February12-BookClub:6:30pm. DiscussNightWatchbyJayneAnne Phillips.Copiesofthebookare availableatthefrontdesk.
February13-MovieMatinee: 3:15pm.Watchaclassicmovieand eatpopcorn!
February13-BookClub:6:30pm.Yo, Rinty!DiscussRinTinTinbySusan Orlean.Copiesofthebookare availableatthefrontdesk. February15-DefensiveDriving: 9-3pm.Getadiscountonyourcar insurance!$30fee.Call 315-597-5276toregister.
PHELPS
NOTICEtoallRiverview/Gypsum Cemeterylotowners: Spring CleanUpwillbeginassoonas weatherpermits.Allitemsfromthe previousyeartoincludewreathsand standsmustberemovedbyMarch15. Cemeteryrulesandregulationsstate nomorethantwo(2)flowerpotsor urnsperLOTwillbepermitted.Solar lightsneedtobeplacedevenwith monuments.Noglasscontainers,no in-groundplantingofflowers,trees, bushesorshrubswillbeallowed.Due toliabilityissues,wecannolonger allowshepherdhooksandthelike. TheAssociationwillremoveanddisposeofitemsonLOTSnotcomplying withtheserequirementsatanytime.
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By Fifi Rodriguez
1. TELEVISION: What is the name of the spaceship on the TV drama “Firefly”?
2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the only tropical rainforest in the United States?
3. LITERATURE: What is the title of author Oscar Wilde’s only complete novel?
4. MOVIES: What is the name of the killer in the movie “Silence of the Lambs”?
5. SCIENCE: What are the three branches of science?
6. AD SLOGANS: Which fast-food chain’s slogan is, “What you crave”?
7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many NFL teams are named after animals (including birds)?
8. U.S. STATES: In which state is the U.S. Naval Academy located?
9. ASTRONOMY: How many constellations are visible from Earth?
10. ART: What is the Japanese art of arranging flowers called?
Serenity. 2. El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico.
3. “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” 4. Buffalo Bill.
5. Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Formal Sciences.
6. White Castle.
7. 14 (Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks).
8. Maryland. 9. 88.
10. Ikebana.
This is Harley, our 6 month old Cavachon puppy. He loves blueberries, stealing socks, and playing with his cousin Daisy the Boston Terrier. But above all he is a huge cuddle bug & loves a warm lap!
pet place
Long nails can be painful for dogs. The experts in holistic care at Dogs Naturally Magazine say that long nails that will come in contact with hard ground can push back up into the nail bed and cause discomfort. Long nails also may cause the toes to twist. Most dogs require their nails be trimmed every two weeks. This time period may be extended if the dog goes for long walks frequently.
SIGNS YOUR PET HAS FLEAS
Raised bumps or welts: Fleas can irritate the skin, causing raised welts on pets and people. People are often affected near the ankles when fleas jump from the carpet onto human skin.
Send us a photo! and a brief write-up of your pet and we’ll feature it!
Submit at: gvpennysaver.com under Share With Us or mail to: P.O. Box 340, Avon, NY 14414. Pets will be published at discretion of GVPS.
By Sam Mazotta
Cold weather can be deadly for outdoor cats
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I care for a rescued barn cat who refuses to come indoors -- she will come onto the porch for food and water, and let me pet her, but that’s about it. I was able to get “Gertie” spayed a few years back, so that’s no longer a problem. However, I worry about her in the cold weather. What do you recommend to keep outdoor cats from suffering in freezing temperatures? -- Caroline in Roanoke, Virginia
DEAR CAROLINE: Shelter is important during the coldest months of the year, and even if an outdoor cat has survived OK in past winters, that can change -- especially as they get older.
Food, water and shelter are the three biggest things you can provide to help an outdoor cat survive and remain healthy during the winter. Place fresh water in a container that won’t freeze easily, such as a thick-walled dish.
The Humane Society of the United States recommends building (or purchasing) an outdoor cat shelter that is appropriatefortheirsize--nottoosnug,butnotsolargethat it can’t hold in the cat’s body heat (www.humanesociety. org/resources/how-care-outdoor-cats-winter).
You can line the inside of the shelter with Mylar sheets that reflect body heat even better. For bedding, an old pillowcase filled with packing peanuts or crumpled newspaper is helpful, or you can use straw. Place the shelter near where you’ve observed the cat resting, or try placing it on the porch next to her food and water. (Don’t put water inside the shelter in case it spills.)
Remove and replace bedding every couple of weeks to keep things fresh and help maintain warmth. Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
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