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LESS STRESSFUL THANKSGIVING TRAVEL
Pack snacks. Hunger pangs can make tempers rise when you are stuck in traffic. Although there will be plenty of food at your destination, pack snacks (especially if kids are traveling) so that falling sugar levels or grumbling stomachs do not add stress to the trip.
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With Abundant Thanks
Friends and neighbors like all of you fill Thanksgiving with so much joy and so many reasons to be grateful. We feel blessed to be part of such a close-knit community, and we can’t think of a more wonderful place to have our home and business.
We hope this Thanksgiving brings peace to your life, food to your table, warmth to your home and love to your heart!
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From the Air Force to Cooking with Heroes: Chef Ellen Adams’ Inspiring Journey of Service and Flavor
BY SUZIE WELLS
Ellen Adams‚ a former U.S. Air Force officer turned personal chef and culinary instructor‚ cra s more than meals; she creates connections and inspires healthy change. Best known for her commitment to fresh, preservative-free cooking, Ellen’s career path is as rich and diverse as the recipes she teaches.
Ellen grew up in Littleton, NH, as the youngest of six children. Reflecting on her childhood, she recalls, “No one takes six kids out to eat, so my mother cooked everything we ate – treats, snacks, meals. She was good at it, too. I knew what good cooking was.” Watching her mother gave her knowledge of the basics and an appreciation for home-cooked meals, but Ellen didn’t envision culinary arts as a career until later in life.
Instead, she embarked on a 20-year career in the U.S. Air Force, where she worked in government contracting, purchasing everything from military boots to dog food to equipment for the Iraqi army. Her service took her across the globe, from e Netherlands and Germany to nine U.S. states and even a deployment to Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
When Ellen retired, she saw a flyer for cooking classes at a Colorado community college. It inspired her. “I really wanted to take the international cooking class,” she said, but she had to start with the basics. Using her GI Bill, Ellen earned her culinary degree at 42, finishing her degree with two night classes at MCC, and began cooking professionally, preparing meals in clients’ homes.
challengeslikePTSDormedicalissuesmanyoftheveteransexperience. By learning new skills, veterans build connections and gain tools to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
e program, supported by produce grown on the Equicenter’s three-acre garden, focuses on seasonal, health-conscious recipes. “ e gardener tells me what’s coming out of the garden, and I create the menu around that,” Ellen says. Recent classes featured dishes like roasted beef and carrots with tahini sauce and sweet potatoes with craisins and almonds. Veterans leave not only with new skills but also with fresh produce to share with their families.
Ellen’s culinary journey took her to the Food Network’s Chopped in 2015, though she says that experience was “awful” and “one of the three most stressful days of [her] life” (the others were when she deployed to Iraq and when her husband was in the Pentagon on 9/11). More a directed reality show than a cooking show, she says the cooking part was real, testing contestants’ mettle in the kitchen, but the drama was fabricated (bickering was encouraged and she wondered, ‘Why would I have a problem with my competitor? I just met him five minutes ago and he seems fine.’ As the Air Force retiree up against the young mother or the young man with PTSD on the show, she said, “ ere was no chance they’d give me the $10,000.”
However, the appearance on the show had a silver lining: A Las Vegas viewer, inspired by Ellen’s story (wanting to use the $10k prize to open a veterans cooking school in Rochester), donated $10,000 to kickstart her veterans cooking program at the Equicenter. Ellen says that benefactor continues to come to Mendon every year to cook with the veterans and continues to financially support the program. So, Ellen insists, “I did win” Chopped a er all.
Cooking with Heroes is a free bi-weekly program helping veterans reconnect through healthy cooking, camaraderie, and homemade meals. Small classes provide comfort and support, addressing
She loves teaching, especially sharing little things people may not know, such as why we always cook potatoes starting in cold water (so they don’t start cooking from the outside first, as would happen if the water was already boiling). She says, “ ere’s always a little acorn of information someone doesn’t know.”
Ellen’s passion for international flavors is rooted in her time overseas and her extensive travels. She spent three months in Italy, learning techniques from Michelin-starred chefs. Italian food is always a hit, she says, and she loves making tiramisu and Godiva chocolate crème brûlée.
Ellen raves about the Rochester area’s generosity. ough the nearest military base is at Fort Drum to the northeast or Fort Niagara to the west, Rochester’s support for veteran populations is amazing, and she’s proud to lend her expertise in this Cooking with Heroes program.
To learn more about this or other programs for Veterans, visit www.equicenterny.org.
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* Need a quick batch of cookies? Keep a box mix of cake on hand. Instead of the listed ingredients, add two eggs and a half-cup of oil to the mix. Mix and shape, then bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. ey are really good, and you can get pretty creative.
* Inexpensive gi idea: A cute holiday coffee mug with a bar of chocolate, a packet of hot cocoa or instant coffee, a peppermint stick and a holiday pick. Place inside a gallon-size zipper-top bag, tie with a ribbon, then trim off the zipper-top, leaving just the plastic. Looks nice.
* Instead of going out and buying extra items to have on hand for guests, just borrow from your neighbors. Extra towels, place settings, silverware, kitchen appliances: It’s a pretty good bet that someone on your street has it for you to borrow. If you don’t know your neighbors well enough to ask, maybe you should start planning a get-to-knowyou party right now.
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BRAG-WORTHY GRANDPARENT GIFTS
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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.
Many people host friends and family during the holiday season. Holiday dinners may garner the bulk of hosts’ attention, but overnight guests need to eat breakfast and lunch as well. Brunch can save hosts some work and give families a great opportunitytobreakbreadwithout some of the formalities that may accompany holiday dinners.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING FOR THOSE WHO SEEMINGLY HAVE IT ALL Food or beverage subscription. Everyone needs to eat (and drink),so there is always a need for tasty offerings. Introduce loved ones to new foods with various subscriptions. If a person is missing flavors from a home country, have delicacies shipped so the recipient can enjoy a taste of their childhood.
[T]here is a harmony In autumn, and a lustre in its sky... ~Percy Bysshe Shelley
Christmas Treasures Bazaar
Fri., Dec. 6th • 9am-4pm Sat., Dec. 7th • 9am-2pm
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 320 S. Pearl St., Canandaigua Crafts, Holiday Decorations, Candy, Jams, Baked Goods, White Elephant Sale Homemade Soup & Sandwich Luncheon
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Help Reduce Animal Overpopulation
One of the easiest ways to prevent pet overpopulation is to spay and neuter animals. Cats can reproduce at very fast rates. According to the Cat Rescue, Adoption & Foster Team of Central Oregon, two uncontrolled breeding cats can create the following situation if they have two litters a year at a survival rate of 2.8 kittens per litter: 12 cats in the first year, 66 cats in the second year, and 2,201 cats in the third year. Cats reach puberty between 4 and 12 months of age. Female cats reproduce between January and September, and might come back into “heat” every 14 to 21 days until they have bred or daylight decreases considerably. Cats can give birth 60 days after they have bred.
PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Marzotta
KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAYS
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Last anksgiving, we had the scare of our life. Our little dog “Mamie” jumped onto the counter and ate a huge amount of the stuffing that I had just scooped out of the turkey! She got sick almost immediately and threw up, but because she kept drooling a erward I rushed her to an emergency vet. Mamie spent a few days at the vet getting supportive care because the ingredients in the stuffing affected her so badly. She’s completely recovered now, but please warn your readers to keep pets away from the kitchen and dining room during holiday festivities. -- Paul and Diane G., Norwood, Massachusetts
DEAR PAUL & DIANE: I am so relieved to hear that Mamie is OK! As you noted, many of the delicious, rich foods we eat during anksgiving and Christmas contain ingredients that are poisonous to dogs and cats. Onions are one culprit, but garlic, avocados, grapes (and raisins), macadamia nuts and chocolate can also cause serious illness and death if ingested. Foods or candies sweetened with xylitol can be deadly to pets. Alcohol and caffeine can also sicken them.
While preparing the feast, keep pets out of the kitchen. When guests arrive and you begin to serve treats and drinks, that’s the time to sequester your pets for the duration. Place them in a quiet room with water, treats and their favorite toys. is keeps them calm and allows you to focus on your guests. It also prevents them from getting into foods that could harm them.
Finally, for pet owners who think, “My big dog ate a chocolate bar once and it didn’t hurt him at all” -- it’s a bad idea to assume that your dog isn’t at risk because they got through an earlier scare unscathed. Protect your pets this holiday season, and enjoy many more to come.
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Dangerous E-Bike Riders
I left my wallet/phone in a cart at Henrietta Wegmans. When I realized it, I went into major panic mode! I drove back to Wegmans, nearly hyperventilating. At the Customer Service Desk, I saw it on their back counter, and we were reunited. I can’t even explain the relief I felt. To the person who turned it in - you are the best that ever lived!! You probably can imagine how panicked I was. I wish I could give you a big hug!! Thank you, thank you, thank you SOOO much!! God bless you!
Lately, I’ve come close to hitting e-bike riders riding on the wrong side of the road, in the dark, without lights and going way too fast. Bikes in their purest form are designed to help the rider get an assist going up hills. Some e-bikes are nothing more than simple motorcycles going way too fast and, in this case, riding on the wrong side of the road. You are a danger to yourself and others.
Help the Reindeer and The Birds
Simple act of kindness
Thank you to the gentleman who stopped November 14 on Summers Street, Livonia to check on my welfare. I had just given blood and felt faint which prompted me to sit down on the ground. His kindness and concern warmed my heart and reminded why I love small town people. A simple act of kindness changes everything!
Around this time of year there is a craft project often done with young kids to make reindeer food. This mix of seed, grains and glitter is sprinkled outside to feed Santa’s reindeer. It is mostly eaten by birds and other wild animals. Adding glitter to this food endangers the life of animals. The chemicals in glitter can damage immune and reproductive systems. Also, most glitter is made from PET plastic. It can break down and release chemicals that disrupt animal hormones. When making reindeer food, please leave out this toxic ingredient and make a product that is safe for all. Your kids won’t miss the glitter and you’ll be helping out wildlife.
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Did you know?
National French Toast Day falls on the day of Thanksgiving. It’s the perfect time to make some French toast and sit and watch the Thanksgiving Day parade with your family before the festivities begin!
Here’s the first thing you need to know
The French do not call this French toast. It’s called “pain perdu,” or “lost bread,” because you can literally use stale bread to make it.
Most experts agree that Fren toast dates back to ancient Rome.
A similar recipe can be found in the book of Apicius from the 5th century BC. The Romans dipped slices of bread in milk (and sometimes eggs) before frying them, and called it “Pan Dulcis.”
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GIFTING IDEAS FOR BUDGET-CONSCIOUS FAMILIES
Establish spending limits. Whether families embrace a Secret Santa exchange or not, they can save money by agreeing on a spending limit for each gift. Families participating in a Secret Santa exchange can set their spending limits a little higher than those families who will be buying gifts for multiple people.
She had heard someone say something about an Independent Labour Party, and was furious that she had not been asked. ~Evelyn Waugh
Veterans Holiday Drive
Annual collection of personal care items for Veterans in hospitals and nursing care. CollectionDecember 7th • 10am-2pm at the Lima Town Hall
Suggested items are: razors, shaving gel, toothbrushes and toothpaste, combs, nail clippers and files, cotton swabs, makeup, dental floss, shampoo, body wash, socks, underwear, sweat pants, sweat shirts, T-shirts, books, etc. Anything to make a long-term care stay comfortable.
Drive is sponsored by Kenneth B. Keating VFW Post 26, Lima
• 5 large potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1inch pieces (about 7 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup light cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Generous dash ground black pepper
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) Campbell’s Turkey Gravy, heated according to package directions
Preparation
1. Heat broth and potatoes in a 3quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain potatoes well in colander, reserving broth.
3. Mash potatoes with 1/4 cup reserved broth, cream, butter and black pepper. Add additional reserved broth, if needed, until desired consistency. Serve with gravy.
Makes 6 servings
Prep.Time: 15 minutes
CookTime: 20 minutes
Sunday, Dec. 8
11:00am-2:00pm
Sponsored by the NY oroughbred Breeding and Development Fund. Vendors set up indoors with Christmas gifts to purchase, silent auction, photo booth, door prizes and photos with Earl. $5 at the door. Kids receive a “goodie bag.”
$15 a space for vendors Email ladyalina14@yahoo.com to sign up for a vendor space. Must pay ahead to reserve your space.
All proceeds benefit Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program, a 501(c)3 not for profit. To receive information on this or any other charitable organization go to the New York State Office of the Attorney General website (www.charitiesnys.com) or call (212-416-8401)
Autumn is springtime in reverse. ~Terri Guillemets, “Falling up,” 1999
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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Doctor Recommends Bisphosphonates Due To High Frax Score
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an active, 5-foot-2-inch, 125-pound, 72-year-old Caucasian woman without a history of known osteoporotic risk factors, other than demographic ones. I exercise daily, eat calcium through food, take 2,000 units of vitamin D, and follow a Mediterranean-style diet.
My last dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan showed a T-score in my spine of -3.3 and a T-score in my hip of -2.7. My Z-scores were 0, and my FRAX score showed a 15.4% overall risk of fracture, with a 4.4% risk of a hip fracture in the next 10 years. Overall, my bone density went down 6.5% for my spine and 5% for my hip, compared to three years earlier.
My primary care physician has recommended starting bisphosphonates. My preference would be to postpone medication for at least a year, while I work with a dietician and a physical therapist to refine my exercise program and try to build bone more effectively. But I also don’t want to take foolish chances with a spine or hip fracture.
At my request, I received a referral to a specialist, but I cannot see her for four months.
How accurate are the results of a DXA scan? I have scoliosis from my childhood; could it affect the accuracy of the test results? Would any other imaging, blood or urine tests be appropriate to provide additional information or indicate if there are other causes of bone loss, besides age and gender?
ANSWER: The most important number here is the FRAX score, which combines your clinical risk (age, gender, height and weight, ethnicity, steroid use, smoking, previous fractures, alcohol use, etc.) and your bone density results from your DXA scan to provide an estimate of the overall fracture risk. It also provides an estimate of the most dangerous type of fractures: hip fractures. It’s freely available at frax.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx.
Your results are above the recommended threshold for medication, which is either a total-fracture risk of 20% or a hipfracture risk of 3%. Among the different options, most experts would choose a bisphosphonate drug like alendronate, based on decades of experience and strong data. However, a very low T-score (worse than -3) makes some experts choose a different type of agent -- a PTH analogue like teriparatide. Your scores have dropped a lot quickly, so I definitely recommend treatment. I do understand why you are hesitant. These drugs can cause more harm than good when they are not used correctly, and many of my patients are concerned after reading others’ experiences. But when used properly, generally for three to five years, they are very good at preventing fractures.
Scoliosis can affect the accuracy of DXA tests, but the tests usually underestimate the severity of osteoporosis in people with scoliosis. Furthermore, the fact that both your hip and spine have osteoporosis makes the diagnosis pretty certain. A Z-score of 0 means your bone density is at a level that is expected for your age and sex. This means that a secondary cause is unlikely; however, the T-score still indicates osteoporosis. Four months may seem like a long time, but it’s entirely reasonable to wait on deciding the optimal medication until you see the expert. She is likely to do additional testing and give you more personalized information.
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DID YOU KNOW? According to the U.S. Department of Labor and data from the U.S. Census Bureau, registered nurse is the most common occupation for women in the United States labor force. Slightly less than 2.1 million women worked as registered nurses in 2017, the most recent year for which statistics are available. Such figures are harder to come by in regard to Canada, but Statista reports that the labor participation rate among women in Canada in 2018 was right around 64 percent. That rate marks a slight decrease from its 21st century peak in 2005, when 66.7 percent of women were active members of the Canadian workforce. In the United States, more than two million women worked as secretaries or administrative assistants in 2017, making these professions the second most common occupation among female workers. Elementary and middle school teachers was the third most common occupation for female professionals, employing more than 1.9 million women in 2017. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau also indicates that women have the lion’s share of jobs in an assortment of professions, including preschool and kindergarten teachers, secretaries and administrative assistants, childcare workers, and dental assistants. Women hold at least 92 percent of the jobs in each of those professions in the United States.
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1. MOVIES: What is the name of the necklace that Rose throws into the sea at the end of “Titanic”?
2. GEOGRAPHY: Where was the ancient city of Carthage located?
3. TELEVISION: What are the names of the FBI agents on “The X-Files”?
4. LITERATURE: Who wrote the short story “The Gift of the Magi”?
5. HISTORY: When was the United Nations organization created?
6. SCIENCE: What is the addictive substance in tobacco?
7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president signed into law the Sherman Antitrust Act?
8. CHEMISTRY: What is the lightest of metallic elements?
9. MYTHOLOGY: What is the name of the half-man, half-bull creature that inhabits the Labyrinth?
10. FOOD & DRINK: What is challah?
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SAFE WHEN LANDSCAPING
Homeowners should not assume they know how to use all of the tools necessary to maintain lush lawns and bountiful gardens. Familiarize yourself with the proper operation of manual and motorized equipment by reading the owner’s manual thoroughly, making special note of recommended safety guidelines.
Take some time to locate the power buttons and other parts by comparing them to illustrations in the guide. Once you feel comfortable handling the equipment, then you can begin to use it.
ROOF INSPECTIONS
Curled, cracked or missing shingles may prove troublesome. Inclement weather can test the strength of even the most durable roofs. Even though many roofs are designed to last up to 30 years, some may need to be replaced early, particularly when they have been exposed to harsh weather over a period of years. Individual shingles can be replaced as spot treatments, but if the damage is widespread, a new roof may be necessary.
WAYS TO MAKE HOMES SAFER
Improving traction around the house also can minimize falls. Throw rugs and runners can be made more secure with nonslip rubber backings. Bath rugs can reduceslippingonwetsurfacesin the bathroom. Also, nonslip mats can be used inside of showers and bathtubs.
Use shoe trays to reduce puddling frommeltingsnoworrainrunoffin entryways. Mop up spills quickly, and consider the use of matteor textured-finished flooring to improve stability underfoot. Promptly remove snow and ice from driveways and walkways. For those who live in cold climates, heated concrete can help melt precipitation before it accumulates.
Yard sales are popular ways to make money and clear homes of unwanted items.
After the Nov 17th Buffalo game, the Associated Press reports, “Josh Allen came out of his cage... He’s gone out there and silenced critics and detractors with one impressive effort after another this season.” Allen and McDermott downplayed it as just Week 11, “This is not the finish line.” With seven weeks left, what do you think about Buffalo now?
- It’s not all about Allen, but they’re now heading toward the Big Game.
- I never lost confidence in their projection.
- This was a surprising week.
- I don’t follow football.
Poll ends 11-25-24
Poll ended 11-19-2024
Veterans Day falls on 11/11 to recognize the end of “the war to end all wars” (WWII fighting between the Allied nations and Germany ceased on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, and has been observed since 1919, and returned to 11/11 in 1978) How do you observe the holiday?
5.9% Public ceremonies and official duties
11.8% Read/reflect on history
41.2% Connect with veterans in my life
29.4% All of the above
11.8% None of the above
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AVOID FINANCIAL PERIL AFTER A JOB LOSS
Live off of cash reserves first. Before cashing in investments or retirement accounts, tap your emergency fund first. If you have any tangible assets, like an unused car or a boat sitting idle, sell these items for cash to tide you over.
Puzzle Answers This Week
DID YOU KNOW?
Howhouseholdsearntheirincome haschangeddramaticallyoverthe last several decades. According to a Pew Research Centeral analysis of the Decennial Census andAmericanCommunitySurveys integrated Public Use Microdata Sample files, in 1960 only fathers worked in 70 percent of American households. That figure has dropped in each ensuing decade and by 2012 fathers were the sole earners in just 31 percent of American households. While one in four households in American were dual income households in 1960, by 2012 that figure had risen to 60 percent. While those figures represent dramatic changes, the number of households in which mothers are the sole earners has not changed all that much since 1960. In 1960, mothers were the sole earners in just 2 percent of American households. Fifty-two years later 6 percent of American households featured mothers as the sole earners.
DON’T underestimate the things that can and will go wrong when hosting for the holidays. Take a deep breath, assess the situation and stay calm through any hiccups.
