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Dansville Lions Club Breakfast with Santa SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8TH • 8-11AM
Pancake buffet with eggs and sausage
Games and gi s for the children.
Adult $10 • Kids $8 (ages 3-10)
Family $25
Union Hose
66 Elizabeth St. Dansville
HOLIDAY SHOPPING SAFETY TIPS
Recognize you might not get everything on your list. Inventory may be limited in regard to sale items during the holiday season. Make a list of the items you hope to buy and where you hope to buy them, ranking each item in terms of importance. Then calmly move from store to store, recognizing that you may not end up with every item on your list. Accepting this ahead of time can make the day seem less hectic and more safe.
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HOW TO MAKE GIFT WRAPPING EASIER
Less is usually more. Do not use too much paper when wrapping; otherwise, you will be left with bulky, sloppy folds. Before trimming the gift wrap from the roll, check that it overlaps the ends of the box by just a couple of inches. A sturdy paper will help you achieve crisper folds and prevent tears when wrapping. For the simplest wrapping design, try kraft paper (brown mailing paper), which can be dressed up with ribbons, cutouts or stamps.
Pastor Dave will use some classic Christmas movies to remind us why we celebrate Christmas. 9AM SERVICE We are proud to announce to our team
SPARTA CENTER CHURCH
8455 Sparta Center Rd. • Dansville • 585-236-0887 December Sermon Series at Sparta Center Church
Ingredients
Classic Pizza Margherita (Family Features)
1 package refrigerated pizza dough
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 package Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage
1/2 medium red onion, minced
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon oregano
8 Roma tomatoes, sliced (divided - save 10 slices for the top)
10 fresh basil leaves (divided)
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup fontina cheese, shredded
1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
Preparation
1. Position oven rack on lowest shelf and preheat to 425°F. Lightly oil a pizza pan. Roll out dough as thin as possible. Let rest 10 minutes.
2. In small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high, add sausage and cook until browned. Remove from skillet, cool slightly and coin slice. In the same pan, sauté onion and parsley to golden, then stir in garlic and oregano for a few seconds. Add tomatoes to pan, crushing them as they are mixed (do not substitute crushed tomatoes). Boil, stirring 5 minutes or until thick.
3. Spread sauce over crust, sprinkle with half the basil, mozzarella, fontina, sausage, remaining slices of tomatoes and finally remaining olive oil. Finish with generous pepper and a little sea salt. Bake for 10 minutes.
4. Using a spatula and an oven mitt, slip pizza off pan directly onto oven rack, bake for two minutes. Slip pizza back onto pan, remove from oven. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining fresh basil. Cut and enjoy. Serves 4 to 6
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Stop in to meet Maddie at our open house: Saturday, Dec. 7 • Winter in the Village • 5-8pm 3 Chestnut Ave., Dansville
Retail sale, gi certificate specials & refreshments will be served
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Cardiologist Doesn’t Recommend Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old man in reasonably good health. When I had trouble falling asleep, I would take a swig of Zzzquil, which worked perfectly every time. However, since then, my cardiologist told me to stop taking such products, so I turned to 5-mg tablets of melatonin in the evening to help induce drowsiness. Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it didn’t.
One night, after I had three beers, I also took two gelcaps of Gas-X to alleviate the bloated feeling just before bed. It was about an hour or so after the melatonin, and I quickly dozed off to sleep. Since then, I noticed that if I awaken in the night and take another Gas-X, I shortly doze off again and have remarkable, complex dreams. Is this self-protocol of mine medically unsound in any way?
ANSWER: There’s a lot going on here. First off, I completely agree with your cardiologist that the sleep aid you were taking, like most over-the-counter sleep aids, contains diphenhydramine, an antihistamine that sedates some people. The problem with this medicine is that the quality of sleep isn’t good for many people. It also increases the risk of falls in older people and the risk of motor vehicle accidents in people who drive. It’s not a good choice for older adults.
Melatonin is safer and has fewer side effect, one of them being vivid dreams. However, 5 mg is a big dose. I usually recommend 0.5-1 mg in my older patients. Gas-X (simethicone) isn’t absorbed into the body and shouldn’t cause vivid dreams. A search found no reports of abnormal dreams with simethicone, so it was almost certainly the melatonin that caused the dreams. Maybe Gas-X allowed you to sleep while the melatonin was still around enough to give you vivid dreams.
In addition, three beers on a regular basis are more than what is considered healthy for anyone, and a man in his 80s will be affected by three beers much more than a younger man of the same size.
DR. ROACH WRITES: Seven years ago, I went to the emergency room and was told I had blood clots in my arms that traveled to my lungs. I started Eliquis. The doctor said I had a problem with factor V, but I don’t have my blood results. Do I need to stay on this blood thinner? I know it has severe side effects.
ANSWER: Factor V is a protein that is critical in making clots, and an abnormality in this protein can make a person bleed (although this is very rare). What’s more common is a condition called factor V Leiden (FVL), which makes the body resistant to the activated protein C, a natural anticoagulant. (Anticoagulants decrease blood-clotting and are sometimes referred to as “blood thinners.”) So, the net effect of FVL is that it makes blood clots a little more likely. Many people have FVL, but most will not develop a blood clot.
However, you apparently developed blood clots in both arms that caused the clots to move to the lungs, which are called pulmonary emboli. Determining the duration of therapy takes clinical judgment. Because you had clots in your arms rather than your legs, had a pulmonary embolus, and have FVL, some experts would treat you for the rest of your lifetime. I wouldn’t say that Eliquis has severe side effects. Because it reduces blood-clotting, there is a chance of bleeding. For most people with a low to average risk of bleeding, the likelihood is on the order of 1% to 2% per year. If the risk of a life-threatening clot is higher than the risk of bleeding, then continued anticoagulation is preferred.
1. ANATOMY: Where is the glabella ocated in the human body?
2. LITERATURE: In children’s books, what is the name of the Big Red Dog?
3. GEOGRAPHY: In which country would you find the 98-foot-tall Christ the Redeemer figure?
4. GAMES: What number is represented by the phrase “two little ducks” in bingo?
5. SCIENCE: What percentage of air is nitrogen gas?
6. MUSIC: When did Rock the Vote, an organization that encourages young people to vote, come into being?
7. TELEVISION: Which 1970s comedy show features the theme song “Come On Get Happy”?
8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which month of the year has the least number of letters?
9. U.S. STATES: Which state is first alphabetically?
10. MOVIES: Which 1983 movie features a character named Tony Montana?
1. Between the eyebrows 2. Clifford 3. Brazil
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7. “The Partridge Family” 8. May 9. Alabama
10. “Scarface”
THE DANGERS OF BELLY FAT
What’s so bad about belly fat? Seeing belly fat as a merely cosmetic concern overlooks the effects it has on overall health.According to the Mayo Clinic, belly fat is not limited to the extra layer of padding just below the skin known as subcutaneous fat. Belly fat also includes visceral fat,which means it extends to deep inside the abdomen and surrounds internal organs. Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that visceral fat in the belly is very close to the liver, which can turn it into cholesterol. From there, the fat goes through the bloodstream and may collect along the walls of the arteries, potentially contributing to a hardening and narrowing of the arteries known as atherosclerosis. The complications of atherosclerosis depends on which arteries are affected, but they can include an assortment of diseases that affect the arteries and a greater risk for aneurysms and chronic kidney disease.
Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that visceral fat is just as harmful for the heart as high blood pressure and smoking. So while efforts to reduce belly fat may initially be embraced to improve appearance, individuals should know that reducing fat in their midsections also can reduce their risk for a host of conditions, some of which are deadly.
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up,” 1999
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Manypeoplechoosetheirclothes basedlargelyontheirownunique fashion sense. But the clothes people wear can serve a greater purpose than broadcasting their sense of style to the world. The Skin Cancer Foundation notes that clothing is the first line of defense against the sun’s harmful ultraviolet, or UV, rays. The right clothing can absorb and block UV radiation and the SCF recommends wearing such attire as part of an effective sun protection regimen. When purchasing clothing, consumers are urged to determine each article’s ultraviolet protection factor, or UPF. The UPF factor indicates what fraction of the sun’s UVA and UVB radiation can penetrate the fabric and reach the skin. Clothing with a UPF of 50 will only allow 1/50th of the sun’s UV radiation to reach the skin. The UPF rating system is relatively new, so consumers in North America may not find UPF ratings listed on the labels of clothing they typically purchase from their favorite retailers. In addition, the sun protective clothing industry in North America is self-regulated, which means some, but not all, manufacturers’ claims regarding the safety of their clothing may be dubious. However, consumers concerned about the safety of the clothing they wear when spending time in the sun can speak with dermatologists about finding clothing manufacturers with strong reputations of producingsunprotectiveclothing that can protect them from the sun’s UV rays.
Place signs around your neighborhood. Be aware that there are ordinances that govern where signage can be located. Check with your town’s municipal office to determine if you need any permits for your signs or the yard sale itself. Make sure signs are legible for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Ahiddenfireburnsperpetuallyupon the hearth of the world.... In autumn this great conflagration becomes especially manifest. Then the flame that is slowly and mysteriously consuming every green thing bursts into vivid radiance. Every blade of grass and every leaf in the woodlands is cast into the great oven of Nature; and the bright colours of their fading are literally the flames of their consuming. The golden harvest-fields are glowing in the heart of the furnace.... By this autumn fire God every year purges the floor of nature. All effete substances that have served their purposeintheoldformareburntup. Everywhere God makes sweet and clean the earth with fire.
STRANGE BUT TRUE
By Lucie Winborne
* Tigers, jaguars and leopards love the smell of Calvin Klein’s “Obsession For Men”! Photographers who used the fragrance to lure the big cats to their cameras in the wild said the cats “would start drooling, their eyes would half-close, almost like they were going into a trance.”
* Halloween is more Irish than St. Patrick’s Day.
* Ever wonder how the dice game Yahtzee got its curious moniker? A wealthy Canadian couple invented the game as a way of entertaining friends on board their yacht. After it proved a hit, the couple consulted a toy maker who loved it, bought the rights, and changed the original name from the generic “Yacht game” to “Yahtzee.”
* Barbie has been outfitted by over 70 well-known designers, including Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior.
~Hugh Macmillan
TIPS TO HELP KIDS LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
ring lessons home from the classroom. Children learning a foreign language in school or via a private tutor can be encouraged to bring those lessons home and continue to develop those skills in a fun way. Play games in a foreign language at home on family game night. Young children just beginning foreign language lessons can be encouraged to count to 10 when playing hide-and-seek at home.
SHOWING
Now –Dec. 12th Moana 2
Calling All Children To Breakfast With Santa Claus
Sat., Dec. 14, 2024 • 10am-Noon at the Dog House Restaurant Main St., Dansville, NY (next to the Star Theater)
Children are invited completely free of charge to have breakfast with Santa Claus and at least one parent or guardian. Breakfast will consist of donuts or a pastry with milk or juice. Each child will sit on Santa’s lap in front of a Christmas tree and receive a present. Our staff will assist by taking a picture on the parent’s cell phone.
This event is sponsored by Chances and Changes, a local not for profit agency with a long history of providing shelter for mothers and children safe from abuse and neglect.
Please call or text 585-245-1760 for further information
HOW ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES ARE HELPING THE DEAF
Telecommunications According to the NDC, telecommunications technology has evolved considerably in recent decades. That evolution has made it easier than ever for deaf individuals to communicate.
The NDC notes that telecommunications technology for deaf individuals is an umbrella term that includes telephone devices, platforms and services that are employed when standard phones are ineffective. The NDC identifies three primary telecommunications services:
1. Video relay service (VRS)
2. Telecommunications relay service (TRS)
3. Video remote interpreting (VRI)
Regulated by the Federal Communications Commission,VRS and TRS are free programs, whereas VRI is a fee-based service. TRS is a text-driven service that, unlike VRI and VRS, does not employ video.
COMING Dec. 13th- 19th Gladiator II
Coming Dec. 20th
Mufasa e Lion King
SATURDAY
DECEMBER 14 at 2 PM
HOLIDAY CONCERT
Hornell Jazz Choir and Show Choir
Presbyterian Church • 3 School St., Dansville
Join us for the joyous sounds of the season. Refreshments follow in the McKee Parlor.
Visit our GIFT SHOP
Back in Stock! Historic Dansville Throw - $40 ea.
For a limited me, buy a throw and get your choice of any wooden collec ble in stock for FREE.
150+ RED FIRED BRICKS to repair fireplace in 1850s home. Call/text 585-802-3328
OLD VEHICLE that runs. 585-629-8678
WHEELBARROW in good condition. Will pick up within 30 mins of Shortsville. 315-261-8507
DOG FOOD, CAT FOOD, LITTER, dog & cat FLEA MEDICATION (Advantage/Frontline) holdfort@rochester.rr.com
SHED in good condition. Will pick up. 585-301-1247
MEN’S 26” BICYCLE with high handlebars in good condition. Dansville. 585-443-9974
Small ORGAN, PLANTS, small APPLIANCES, inside ANTENNA, area RUGS, BEDDING, assorted CARDS, TREE HALTER. 585-424-0732
ATV or DIRT BIKE. Gas powered. Running or not. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278
LITTLE TYKES PLAYHOUSE in clean, good condition. 585-519-1261
Need an older HP 3050A DESKJET PRINTER SCANNER that is still working. 585-519-3325
SEWING MACHINE in good condition and ASSORTED FABRIC. Text/call 680-766-0230
SPIDER ORCHID that you no longer want. Webster/Penfield area. 585-217-3397
GOURDS for making birdhouses. susan5257@yahoo.com
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Here’s A Tip
BYLINE: By JoAnn Derson
* If you are serving hot rolls on a buffet, line the basket with aluminum foil before you line it with a towel. ey lose heat less quickly that way.
* “I’ve loved this little trick since I saw it used at a party years ago. I serve iced tea (or punch) at most of my get-togethers, and instead of ice cubes, I freeze several pounds of cleaned, destemmed white grapes. ey are a hit at every party.” -- M.A. in New York
* Need almost-instant party snacks? Try a package of storebought cheese tortellini. Cook according to package instructions (usually only a few minutes), toss with oil or salad dressing and stick each on a toothpick.
Hocus Focus
BY HENRY BOLTINOFF
This week’s puzzle answer is elsewhere in this paper. The Crossword Puzzle is provided by Tribune Media Services.
Come and get your homemade Christmas treats for the Holidays! Heath Homestead • Ossian Hill Rd.
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Nosy
Here’s a shout out to all those small business owners who are going above and beyond to serve their communities. Especially at this time of year we should take the time to patronize the local shops, cafes, breweries and markets. These establishments are what make small towns unique, friendly and the place we’re proud to call home.
This has been on my mind and I need to say it, and I hope you read this: To the woman who called me a "nosy [expletive]," I heard you ask what your balance was on your SNAP, so I instinctively looked as customers in the past have asked the same and I checked for them. You stormed out before I could even explain why I looked at your receipt. If anyone is the [expletive], it's you.
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On Nov 14th, my car was towed to the tire place on [local road]. I trusted the tow truck driver to tow it there (1 or 2 miles) and at least lock the vehicle before giving the key to the tire associate. To make a long story short, when the car was fixed and I drove it home, the hatchback had been broken into. My camping canvas bag was missing with a kitchen set of knives worth $100-$200 gone. My insurance papers were missing from the glove compartment.
Never assume a towing company will lock your vehicle. The young man driving told me he had done this for 20 years and knew what he was doing. Really? Locking the car isn't included?
COHOCTON
Cohocton Public Library
8 Maple Ave. • 585-384-5170 www.cohoctonlibrary.org
Hrs.: Mon., -Fri. 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-2pm
Dansville Public Library
200 Main St., Dansville, 585.335.6720 www.dansville.lib.ny.us
Take-outSpaghettiDinner at the UnitedMethodistChurchof Livonia,21SummerSt,Livoniaon Wednesday,December11,4:306:00PM(oruntilsoldout).Spaghetti,sauce,meatballs,undressed salad,andgarlicbread.Donations accepted.
GET CRAFTY WITH HOMEMADE ORNAMENTS
Dough ornaments: Anyone can have fun molding their own ornaments, letting them dry and then painting them. Use cookie cutters to get perfect holiday shapes. Craft stores sell various types of modeling clays and lightweight modeling materials. Or, make your own salt dough.
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”AChristmasMystery”- The play “AChristmasMystery”willbepresentedonDecember7th-Dinner at5PM.Playat6PM.December8th -Playat2:30PMwithrefreshments following.HeldattheGathering Place,CtyRd.46,SouthDansville. Allarewelcome.Sponsoredby SouthDansvilleMethodistChurch.
Get rid of your old holiday lights. Still using the same Christmas lights you used in 1995? Such lights are likely incandescent bulbs that are considerably less efficient than today’s LED Christmas lights. The Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy notes that LED lights consume 75 percent less energy and last 25 times longer than incandescent lighting. In addition, the OEERE says that LED holiday lights are easier to install and that as many as 25 strings of lights can be connected end-to-end without overloading a wall socket.
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JOE UNDERHILL’S HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Shine Bri htly on Gardner Road in Wh ler
heholiday spirit
shines brightly on Gardner Road in Wheeler, New York, thanks to Joe Underhill’s incredible Christmas light display. For residents and visitors alike, this annual tradition is more than a spectacle—it’s a reflection of the community’s tight-knit, family-oriented ethos, woven with history, dedication, and joy.
Joe Underhill, a lifelong Wheeler resident, balances his professional role as a product line manager in Gorilla Glass at Corning Incorporated with an array of hobbies, including his passion for holiday light displays. “My family is very close, and Christmas has always been a special time of year,” Joe shares, saying, “Spending time with friends and family around Christmas is my favorite part of the season.”
He recalls fond childhood memories of the Goodrich family’s aweinspiring display just a few miles down the road. at tradition planted a seed in him, sparking his eventual dive into light artistry. When the Goodriches moved and ended their Christmas display tradition, Joe decided to pick up where they le off, but with his own twist. Inspired by a video of Christmas lights sequenced to Trans-Siberian Orchestra music, he researched how to make it happen.
In 2017, Joe started small, testing a modest setup: lights around the outline of his windows and doors without music, as his “trial run year.” By 2018, he launched a full-scale light show featuring LED pixels synchronized to music, earning him local acclaim. A er that first year, his goal became to add new props and increase the display/pixel count each year.
Each pixel in his display houses three independently controlled LEDs (red, green, and blue), resulting in a stunning array of nearly 61,000 lights at last count. Programming so ware controls each LED to generate a specific color and effect. “It’s a lot of work, but I love doing it,” Joe says.
“Hearing how much joy it in s to the co unity k ps me oing.”
e process is as intricate as the display itself. Joe taps into a vast online network of holiday light enthusiasts for ideas, spends months designing and sequencing, and always seems to find himself in a anksgiving-week crunch to finish the newest elements. His 30–40-minute show now includes a variety of music, from traditional
carols to comedic parodies, with a playlist that changes throughout the season. Visitors can tune their car radios to 96.7 FM to experience the fully synchronized performance. Despite the staggering effort, Joe insists, “ e display is my gi to the community.”
For Cindy Norton, Wheeler’s town historian, Joe’s display is emblematic of what makes Wheeler unique. “We’re a community of doers,” she notes, highlighting the contributions of local organizations like the Wheeler Community Club, the Methodist Church, and the Historical Society, where Joe himself serves as treasurer. “Joe’s display is just another way we come together and create something special for families.”
e display launches annually on Black Friday and runs through New Year’s Eve, lighting up the dark winter evenings with warmth and wonder. Even Halloween serves as a prelude, with a light show that shares many elements with the Christmas setup—a practical decision, given the scope of Joe’s work (“Halloween gives me an excuse to start hanging the Christmas lights during the warmer weather,” Joe says. For the 2–3-day complete Christmas setup, Joe says he usually recruits some friends and family to help.
Visitors to the show can see the enchanting glow visible from State Route 53, and Joe says, “the show is completely free, but you have to bring your own cocoa and cookies.”
ough he doesn’t know how many new lights will go up this year, he says the goal is always to add more. With the kind patience of neighbors tolerating the increased traffic and the shared joy of families marveling at the lights, the display embodies the spirit of the season.
Joe Underhill’s lights aren’t just decorations; they’re a tradition, a labor of love, and a gi to the town he calls home. For Wheeler, his work reflects the best of what the season and the community stand for: connection, creativity, and celebration.
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Gift auctions are a fun way to raise money for good causes.
* Be sure to deliver all of the prizes to the venue and configure the room. Create a festive atmosphere for the gift auction. Place prizes on tables around the perimeter of the room so they can be easily viewed. Set up the middle of the room with tables where participants can sit. You may want to assign tables to certain large groups of friends who prefer to sit together.
e Dansville Rotary Club would like to send a huge thank you to everyone who helped make our Annual anksgiving Dinner Program a huge success, distributing over 630 dinners to the community.
Many thanks to Rotarians, family, friends and community volunteers who helped Tuesday, Wednesday and ursday with prepping, cooking, organizing, staging, delivering and clean up.
We cannot thank you enough for helping us make this happen each year!
It is our hope that we helped make your anksgiving Day enjoyable.
Online POLL
Buffalo seems to have an incredible advantage against fair-weather teams when Mother Nature dumps on the area. Do you think the Orchard Park outdoor stadium and snowy home-field advantage are key to their identity, or should they prioritize comfort with a domed stadium?
- The outdoor tradition defines the team! Fans and staff can bundle up - I can’t wait for the dome—comfort and consistency matter for fans and staff
- Undecided
Poll ends 12-10-2024
Poll ended 12-03-2024
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19.2% Apple
Midnight Moonshine 1.75 box
Jack Daniels Winter Jack
Jack Daniels Sinatra
Johnnie Walker Blue w/ glasses
Crystal Head 1.75 ltr
Grand Mayan Tequila Decanter
Clase Azul Tequila
Crown Royal 18 years
Titos w/ sweaters
Woodford Reserve Bourbon w/ glasses
Evan Williams Egg Nog
Drambuie w/ glass
10am-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 10am-8pm
Crystal Head Black Onyx w/shot glasses
Twisted Shotz 8, 15, & 30 pak
Jack Daniels Fire w/ shot glasses
Jack Daniels Honey w/ glasses
Crown Royal w/ glasses
Kahlua w/ mug
Jack Daniels Single Barrel w/ snifter glass
Tequila Rose w/ glass cup
Disaronno Cream w/glass
Rum Chata Peppermint Bark
WAYLAND
Citadelle Gin w/ glass
Shanky’s Whip w/ 4 glasses
Rum Chata w/ mug
Casamigos w/ coasters
Patron Tequila w/ glasses
Blue Chair Bay 3 pack
Pallini 3 pack liqueur
Skrewball Eggnog
Midnight Moonshine
Candy Canes
Liquor & Wines
30.8% Cherry
11.5% Cream (Chocolate, key lime, etc)
3.8% Pecan
3.8% Pumpkin
26.9% All of the above
3.8% None of the above
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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
Wear solid shoes that provide considerable traction during home improvements. A firm, reinforced toe is helpful as well. Should any items fall, they’ll be less likely to cause injury if your foot is encased in a protective boot or sturdy shoe. Soles that grip surfaces will help safeguard against slips and falls.
SIGNS A ROOF NEEDS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
Roof age: The age of the roof is a major factor in determining if it will need to be replaced or if repairs can be made to isolated damage. Individuals who live in neighborhoods where neighbors are now replacing roofs will likely find it is time to consult a roofing company. Homeowners also can check to see if they have any receipts that indicate the roof’s installation date so they have an idea about its age.
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INFLUENTIAL JAZZ MUSICIANS
Bessie Smith (1894-1937): While there are female instrumentalists in the genre of jazz, in the early days many, such as Bessie Smith, were vocalists. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Smith would come to be known as “Empress of the Blues” thanks to her powerful voice. By the 1920s, Smith was among the highest paid black performers. Tragically, Smith’s life was cut short when she died from injuries sustained in a car crash on her way to a show in Memphis in 1937.
WOOD STAINING TIPS
Staining wood can transform the look of everything from fencing to decking. While wood can be beautiful in its natural state, staining can protect the wood and complement landscaping and otherhomedesignelements.
Staining can seem like a simple project, and that is often true. However, certain woods, such as pine,cherry,maple,andbirch,can be difficult to stain. Boards with attractive grain patterns also can absorb stain differently, resulting inblotchinganduneventone.
Before beginning a staining project, it is important for homeowners to test the stain chosen on a sample piece of wood to see how the color and absorption turn out. This gives homeowners the chance to understand what they’re dealing with and time to make any necessary accommodations to achieveamoreevenlook.
Begin by gathering the necessary supplies. A pair of latex or vinyl gloves will protect your hands. Drop cloths will catch any drips or spills. Safety goggles and a dust mask provide protection if sanding is required prior to staining. If sanding is necessary, homeowners will need an orbital sander, hand sander and sandpaper. Start with the coarsestgritsandpaperandmove toahighergritforasmoothfinish. Wood that is covered in paint may need to be stripped prior to sanding. Follow the directions carefully when using chemical strippers.
Natural bristle paint brushes are handy for oil-based stain applications. Synthetic paint brushes can apply water-based finishes. Many do-it-yourselfers find that foam brushes or paint pads are the most handy because they provide a smooth finish and there’s no need to clean up the brushesafterward.
Many professionals recommend using wood conditioners or pretreaters so that the stain will not leave blotches on the wood. This is especially important for homeowners who determined their wood is prone to uneven color absorption. Allow the conditioner to dry according to productdirections.
Stain should be applied so that it is evenly coated. Wipe off the excess to get the preferred color. Apply more stain as necessary to get the desired color. Many stains only offer color, so you’ll need to apply a finishing coat to protect the wood. Otherwise, look for a product that combines stain color andafinishtosavetime.
Remember to remove knobs, hinges, and handles from a piece before staining, as the stain may affect the color of any metal hardwareanddamageit.
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Carol J. Opich (Fong) November 22, 2024
Rochester/Livonia: At age 66, Carol passed on November 22, 2024 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born on May 16th, 1958 in Beckley, West Virginia to parents Donald and Jean (McVey) Frohok. Carol was predeceased by her husband, Edward E. Opich Jr.; her father, Donald Frohok; and brother, Bill Frohok. Survived by her children, Travis (Elizabeth) Opich of WA, Veronica Opich (life partners Jason Henry and Ashley Laurie) all of Greece, and Ed (Kitty) Opich of PA; 5 grandchildren; mother, Jean Frohok; sister, Joanne and their aunt Susan.
Carol resided in Dansville and Livonia, NY for many years and later moved to Greece, NY to be closer to her daughter. She was an outgoing person, and like many of us, stubborn at times. She was an avid animal lover, enjoyed arts and cra s like Diamond Dots or puzzles, and always loved a good concert.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be announced in the future. Memorial contributions in Carol’s memory may be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450.
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read about a person who did not vaccinate their house cats, and a er one of them got out, lost all of them to feline leukemia. I can relate to this person. I only have one cat, and I thought, for a while, that I could get away without vaccinating her. Fortunately, a friend convinced me otherwise.
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DEAR DONNA: You told them, and I thank you. Vaccinating indoor pets can seem like a pricey extravagance, but it pales in comparison to the cost of treating the diseases that they can contract if they’re not vaccinated.
To reduce the annual cost, check around for discounted shot clinics. ese are usually held on specific dates and places -- pet supply stores, public buildings or participating veterinary clinics. However, these clinics o en don’t advertise extensively due to costs, so you may need to search a bit. Contact your city or county government to see if any clinics are being held nearby, or stop in to major pet supply retailers like Petco, which o en sponsor shot clinics. If not, their workers o en know about pet health clinics nearby.
ese clinics offer required vaccinations and licenses, and sometimes have microchipping and a basic health exam available at a low fixed price per pet.
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