Natural leaves can be used as decorations both inside and outside a home. String freshly fallen leaves together and wrap them around a grapevine wreath for a rustic door decoration. Leaves can be placed in clear vases and put on display for a cheap way to showcase some autumn color. Preserve favorite leaves with a lamination machine or by sealing them between heated sheets of waxed paper. Cut out the leaf shapes and use for hanging window decorations.
Entire furnished home - all must go! Items for sale include:
Antique furniture including bedroom sets, tables, dressers and vanity; living room couch and matching loveseat; kitchen table, chairs and accessories; piano; pool house furniture; antique classic boat; vintage clothing. Cash, credit and Apple Pay available.
Fall is a great time to enjoy the great outdoors.Beautiful fall foliage coupled with great weather compel many people to spend ample time outdoors before the arrival of harsh winter weather drives them back indoors.
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Autumn days, particularly late autumn days, can be gusty, and strong winds can cause branches to fall off trees. Branches big and small can cause damage to cars, siding and roofs, and smaller branches can get clogged in gutters, potentially causing gutters to back up and leading to leaky roofs that damage a home’s interior. Take a walk around your property at least once per week during the fall, clearing any fallen limbs and trimming branches that appear one strong gust away from falling off of trees. Remove any branches that are hanging over your home and driveway so they don’t pose a threat to your house or vehicles.
WHAT TO DO WHEN A PROJECT STALLS
Start off on solid financial footing. It’s important that homeowners who want to upgrade their homes enter the home improvement process with a realistic grasp of their finances. Many home improvement projects stall when homeowners run out of money. Homeowners can avoid such unfortunate situations by only beginning a project they know they can afford. Whether funding a project with a loan or savings or a combination ofboth,homeownersshouldmakeanhonestassessmentofwhattheycan afford to commit to a given project. If the amount of money available does not add up to the estimated cost of the project, delay the project now or you might be facing a stalled project down the road.
FREE HOME ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS
The PathStone Weatherization Assistance Program is available for income-eligible households in Monroe County located outside of the city limits.
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is The Hawkeye State?
2. MOVIES: What are the bad guys called in “Transformers”?
3. MYTHOLOGY: What happens to people when Medusa turns her gaze on them?
4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of crocodiles in the water called?
5. FOOD & DRINK: What is the main ingredient in bouillabaisse (stew)?
6. ASTRONOMY: How old is our Sun?
7. TELEVISION: Where does Walter White live in “Breaking Bad”?
8. LITERATURE: The character named Ichabod Crane appears in which 19th-century story?
9. MEDICAL: What is a common name for onychocryptosis?
10. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Nova Scotia?
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7. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
8. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”
9. Ingrown toenail.
10. Halifax.
MILLWORK CAN ADD APPEAL & A CLASSIC FEEL
Homeowners are discovering that architectural accents can go a long way toward improving both the look and value of their homes. When renovating a space, the term “millwork” may be mentioned by designers and contractors. While it might be a mystery to some, millwork can give rooms unique looks.
Millwork refers to items traditionally made from raw lumber in a sawmill. Examples of millwork include crown molding, base trims, door frames, window casings, chair rails, and paneling. Cabinets may also classify as millwork.
STRANGE BUT TRUE
By Lucie Winborne
* The Grand Canyon is so big that it creates its own weather.
* Hungarian composer Franz Liszt received so many requests for locks of his hair that he bought a dog and sent fur clippings instead.
* The Bible is the most commonly stolen book in the world.
One of the easiest and most effective defenses against heat loss is proper insulation. Prevent cold drafts from entering and the loss of heated air through basement headers, which, when left exposed, can make your furnace work harder. Look for a moisture-resistant product offering high thermal performance, such as Roxul Comfortbatt insulation. This type of mineral wool insulation makes installation simple. All that’s needed is a serrated blade or bread knife. Cut the batt to fit the cavity and press into place. The insulation will help improve energy efficiency as soon as it’s in place and provide savings over the lifetime of your home. Comfortbatt can also be used to top or replace old attic insulation. Aim for an R-50 or a depth of 16 inches.
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• - Teresa House: Could you spare 4 hours twice a month? Teresa House, Livingston County’s only comfort care home, invites you to join our compassionate end-of-life care team. No experience necessary—hands-on training provided. Email nurse@teresahouse. org or visit teresahouse.org/volunteer to apply today!
• - Friends of the Red Jacket Community Center: RJCC is looking for volunteers to help plan, advertise and staff community events. Social media, grant searching/writing, and volunteers for our October Punkin Chunkin event especially desired. Make a difference today! Email: FriendsOfRJCC@gmail.com
• - Light Hill: A caring heart is all you need! Join our family in caring for those at a profound and beautiful time in life. Flexible shi s. Training & support provided. Email: marie@lighthillhome.org
• - Livonia Volunteer Fire Department: Come join us in helping our community and its citizens in what may be the worst day of their life during a fire, accident or many other emergencies. Contact Dave Peck at 585-519-2360 for more info.
• - Hospeace House, Inc.: Do you have 4 hours a month to volunteer? Our Comfort Care Home located in Naples, NY. We are looking for folks that enjoy helping others. Volunteer hours are 4 hour shi s. Reach out to visit us at our home. Email: kathymincer@ hospeacehouse.org
• - Crossroads House: Genesee County’s only comfort care home. Please consider lending your time and talents to care for our two residents at end-of-life. Will train! Email: ashleymanuel@ crossroadshouse.com
• - Literacy Volunteers of Wayne County: Share your love of learning! Become a Tutor to help an adult with reading, English Language, or math. Join us for our next Volunteer Orientation. Contact Heidi at heidi.barnes@lvwayne.org to sign up.
• - Finger Lakes Treasure Trove ri Store: Sort donated clothing, footwear, and linens. Straighten, clean, vacuum, and genuinely welcome all who enter. Email: Fltreasuretrove@gmail.com
• - Webster Comfort Care Home: Please join our warm and compassionate volunteer family. We have many meaningful and fulfilling volunteer opportunities, including resident care, fundraising, house maintenance and yard work. Please give us a call to learn how you can share your skills and talents. Email: volunteercoord@webstercomfortcare.org
• Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity: Volunteer with us to build homes in the community! Join our volunteer construction crew or our community of incredible ReStore volunteers! volunteering@grhabitat.org
• Lasagna Love: Our mission is simple: feed families, spread kindness, strengthen communities. Volunteers are matched with a family in need in your area to cook and drop off a lasagna. See more at https://lasagnalove.org/ lasagnalove.ny.21@lasagnalove.org or (347) 423-7525
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County: 4-H Cloverbud Club Leader - Plan monthly educational meetings for youth ages 5-7. Inspire the next generation, call us today! (585) 343-3040 or genesee4h@cornell.edu
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Folding GROCERY CART. 585-659-8565
Schwinn ENCUMBUNENT EXERCISE BIKE, TREADMILL and a 24’ SOLAR POOL COVER. All in excellent shape. 585-329-0121
ConvaTec SUR-FIT NATURA STOMAHESIVE SKIN BARRIER. Cut-to-fit flexible wafer, 4” x 4” and two-piece UROSTOMY POUCHES 1-1/2”. First come, first serve. sallyholland786@yahoo.com
24’ WINTER POOL COVER. Trampoline style for water flow, only used once, will work on 18’ too, complete. Text please. 585-278-5100
Used large CAT CLIMBING TREE. Text please. 585-315-0563
TIGER LILIES & GROUND COVER. You dig. 315-584-3626
EGG CARTONS. patriciastinecole@gmail.com
Free MAGAZINES. Three boxes of Gardening (four titles) and Birding (three titles). You pick up in Phelps. kelleykevin612@gmail.com
Full size FUTON MATTRESS. Black, barely used. Honeoye Falls. Text only. 585-770-3157
Two industrial strength CARGO NETS. 7’ x 20’, in 4” squares. Pick up in Scottsville. Call 585-404-8354
HORSE FEED BAGS (suitable for making grocery bags). Pick up in Scottsville. Call 585-404-8354
1940s Roper GAS STOVE. Heavy; you must move. Please leave message. 585-323-1762
Chippewa MOTORCYCLE BOOTS, size 8 1/2 EE. Good shape. New soles and stitching. flasher1952@yahoo.com
18 PAIR OVER THE DOOR SHOE HOLDER; Christmas TREE STAND; HANDHELD SEED SPREADER. Clifton Springs. Email: drth55@gmail.com
Sony Bravia 52” TV model KDL-52V4100. In good working order. Remote included. zinkm01@live.com
Nordic Track SKI MACHINE. First generation, wood skis. Good condition. zinkm01@live.com
Zenith AM/FM RADIO PHONOGRAPH. Plays 16/33/45/78 RPM records. 52” x 18” x 28”. CRAFTSMAN ROTOTILLER. 585-347-4402
Antique wooden ROCKER, good condition. Needs TLC. Victor. 585-742-3687
Any SPORTS COLLECTIBLES, good pair of size 8/9 MEN’S WINTER BOOTS, Buffalo Bills WINTER HAT AND GLOVES, lightweight and foldable RASCAL SCOOTERS, COSTUME JEWELRY. Call 585-415-8513.
COMIC BOOKS. Will pick up, any & all, any amount & condition. Call or text 585-260-0437
Any beater CAR for travel to and from work. Only one vehicle in the household. Needed security for wife and children. 585-729-1259
ADULT NUTRITION/MEAL REPLACEMENT DRINKS. Brand unimportant. Lakeville. Call or text 585-649-8706
ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER in good condition, CAR RAMPS and CROCHET SET. 585-507-8788
Looking for 70s/80s/90s Rock and Roll 8 TRACK TAPES, CASSETTES, and VINYL RECORDS. gzintel1967@gmail.com
LOVE SEAT (tan or light beige), good condition. 585-309-6726
XL DOG CRATE & DOG CARRIER. 585-507-8788
OLD MAGAZINES, dated prior to 1970. bartonta@gmail.com
DIRT BIKE or ATV, gas powered. Running or not. Text or call Matt 315-576-1278
BAMBOO POLES to support tall garden plants. Various sizes needed. janebickett@yahoo.com
UPRIGHT FREEZER in excellent condition. Please text me. 585-749-2432
SNOWBLOWER, RIDING LAWN MOWER, and TRUCK or CAR in good working condition. 585-471-4424 or 585-531-4004
POKÉMON CARDS. salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com
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Come experience giant pumpkins & sunflowers, hay rides, petting zoo, kids play zones, chicken BBQ & corn eating contest. See farm equipment & chain saw carving.
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DID YOU KNOW? A study from the Gap Year Association found that 77 percent of students who take a gap year do so between high school and college. Parents may not know how to react when their soon-to-be or newly minted high school graduates bring up the idea of taking a gap year, but additional findings from the GYA’s “National Alumni Survey” might inspire parents to look at gap years more positively. For example, the survey, the findings of which were based on the responses of hundreds of American and Canadian citizens who had taken gap years in the past, found that 98 percent of respondents indicated their gap years helped them develop as a person, while 96 percent felt their gap years improved their self-confidence. In addition, 84 percent of respondents felt that they acquired skills to be successful in their careers during their gap years. Perhaps of most interest to parents of high school students contemplating gap years is that 73 percent of survey respondents felt their gap years increased their readiness for college and 57 percent said their gap years helped them determine what they wanted to study in college.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE By Lucie Winborne * Tic Tacs got their name from the sound they make when they are tossed around in their container.
Each mumbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.
Blazing Trails & Friendships Kayte McIntosh and the Naples Women’s Hiking Group
BY SHELLI ALTOPP MILLER
When Kayte McIntosh moved to Naples during the pandemic in April 2020, she did not know a single person, but that didn’t last long. Originally from Nebraska, she had lived in Colorado for several years before landing in Naples. An active person who had always enjoyed hiking, Kayte wanted to meet other like-minded women, so she created e Naples Women’s Hiking Group for women aged 18-99 who like or love to hike in Naples and the surrounding Finger Lakes region.
Using Facebook as the meet-up platform, the group started with just one woman and now includes nearly 700 women in the area, with hikes nearly every week.
Since the group’s inception, Kayte typically plans a few hikes a month and encourages other members to coordinate and post their own hike meetups with other women in the group. e goal is for women to connect in a healthy way and enjoy nature together. Anyone in the group can plan a hike and post hike details such as where to meet, trail name or map coordinates, length, and level of difficulty. Members then comment if they plan to join the hike or click “going,” so the organizer knows who and how many to expect.
Anywhere from three to twelve – or sometimes more – women show up for any given hike. Sometimes, women go to brunch or a brewery a er a hike to keep the conversation and good cheer going.
Since its formation, the group has hiked hundreds of miles in the Finger Lakes region in all seasons, covering ground in High Tor Wilderness Area, Ontario County Park, Bristol Mountain, Wesley Hill, Harriet Hollister, Mendon Ponds, and trails around Hammondsport, Branchport, Hemlock, Seneca, and Keuka Lakes, to name a few. Fortunate to live directly in the path of the Finger Lakes Trail, which is part of a trail system that is over a thousand miles long, there are always trails to discover and favorite ones to return to. One favorite is the Conklin Gully hike in High Tor. Hiking up the steep hill next to the gully is not only a great workout for a relatively short hike, but it offers breathtaking views of the gully and a peep of Canandaigua Lake from the top. Naples is also home to Grimes Glen, where a one-mile out-and-back hike,
some of it through the creek, rewards hikers with two spectacular waterfall sightings.
Many women in the group have a lot of outdoor knowledge and experience to share. Over time, the group expanded to include hikes outside the Finger Lakes region, with backpacking trips, annual Adirondack camping trips, and even a winter excursion to Virginia to hike in Shenandoah National Park. One member, Katie Wake, has organized and led several backpacking trips ranging from one night to week-long adventures. As Kayte puts it, “Shortly a er Katie Wake joined the group, she began taking it to new heights, planning backpacking adventures in the Finger Lakes Region, the ADK and beyond. Her forward thinking, organization skills, and passion for backpacking shine as she engages with others who are interested in joining one of her many adventures. I am so grateful to call Katie a friend and I love to see other women connecting with Katie in this group, challenging themselves with back country adventures.”
e hiking group promotes health, outdoor exploration, relationship building, and fun. Some women who met through the group now run, bike, kayak, and play pickleball together. Some meet up on the weekends for dinner, live music, game nights, or backyard chilling. As Kayte puts it, “ is group has been alive for almost 4 years now, and I’ve met about 100 of you in person on a hike – some of you are now good friends of mine that I likely wouldn’t have met if not through this group.” Many of these friends, grateful for her vision and leadership, proudly marched with Kayte in the Celebrate Naples parade on September 7th behind the Naples Women’s Hiking Group banner. Just as a hike begins with a single step, Kayte’s actions created a group where women have flourished in the outdoors and created strong bonds of friendship.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Broadening one’s horizons through crafting can be a worthwhile pursuit. Crafting can serve as a relaxing pastime and provide an opportunity to learn rewarding skills. Learning to crochet is one way for men and women to combine creativity and practicality. Crochet is a form of handwork using yarn and a crochet hook. According to the Crochet Guild of America, there’s no way to know just how old the art of crochet is. However, crochet expert Annie Potter has said the modern form of the art originated in the 16th century, primarily in France and England. Others surmise crocheting traces its origins to Arabia before it spread westward through various Mediterranean trade routes.
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Love, rest—but nothing grieves. Better I like old autumn
With his hair toss’d to and fro, Firmstridingo’erthestubblefields
When the equinoctials blow.
~Dinah Mulock Craik (1826–1887), “October”
The autumnal equinox marks the first day of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. What is your take on fall?
- It’s my favorite season. Bring on all things fall - It’s too short, sandwiched between summer’s heat and winter’s bitter cold - I’m indifferent
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Climate forecasters across the globe agree Atlantic conditions, the warmest on record, are ripe for a strong hurricane season this year. To echo the United Nations Development Program and Oxford University survey, the world’s largest climate attitude survey, Do you think climate change is a global emergency?
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BYLINE: By JoAnn Derson
With holidays on the way, money is getting tight in my household. is is a fun, creative way to save a bit of cash: Plan a no-spend weekend every month, where you don’t spend any money on your activities. Challenge your children to help you plan it or take turns finding activities.
* “To keep my sharp kitchen scissors in the kitchen, I tied a long piece of yarn to the handle and attached it to the handle of the drawer that I keep them in. Now, those scissors get used in the kitchen, or nowhere!” --
Inn: Inns usually are smaller than chain hotels, and tend to be family-owned. They offer charm and cozy appeal to guests, but that may come at the expense of in-room amenities.
Hundreds of thousands of new businesses are started each month, with Yahoo! reporting that about 543,000 entrepreneurs open a business in a typical month.
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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
How to Recognize Normal Versus High Blood Pressure
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there is some debate on what normal is today, but let us say that normal is 120/80 mm Hg. Does this mean that 110/90 mm Hg, 130/70 mm Hg, or 150/50 mm Hg is also normal? Is there any significance of the ratio between systolic and diastolic blood pressure? -- L.P.
Quality Sleep
To help you feel your best and sleep more soundly, try the following tips: Take a shower – About 90 minutes before bedtime, take a hot bath or shower. This will help to reduce muscle tension & accelerate sleep onset. Create an electronics curfew – The blue light from your favorite electronic devices interrupts your ability to relax and fall asleep. Don’t use your smartphone, tablet and other digital devices for one hour before bed. Stretch to relax – Stretching for 10-15 minutes before bed will help reduce muscle tension. Turn down noises and do some gentle stretches to relax the muscles and mind.
ANSWER: Because so many people have high blood pressure, and the consequences of untreated or poorly treated high blood pressure include a risk for heart attacks and strokes, it’s critically important to understand this thoroughly.
For a young, healthy person, the lower the blood pressure, the lower the risk of blood vessel damage that leads to these dreaded complications of heart attack and stroke. I routinely see people with blood pressures of 90/60 mm Hg who are just fine (although they are a bit more likely to faint).
But for middle-aged and older people, we define blood pressure as normal when the systolic (first or top number) pressure is less than 120 mm Hg and the diastolic (the second or bottom number) is less than 80 mm Hg. Elevated blood pressure is when the systolic pressure is between 120-129 mm Hg and the diastolic pressure is less than 80 mm Hg. It’s considered hypertension when the systolic number is 130 mm Hg or greater, or the diastolic number is 80 mm Hg or greater.
So, all of the readings you proposed are hypertension -not just elevated blood pressure.
Of course, the higher the reading (in general), the higher the risk of damage to the blood vessels and, after some years, the higher the risk of heart attacks or strokes. It’s not the ratio of the systolic and diastolic numbers that is of interest; it’s the difference between them (also called the pulse pressure). So, with the numbers you gave, the pulse pressures are 20, 60 and 100 mm Hg. Independent of blood pressure levels, a higher pulse pressure confers additional risk to the person, mostly because very stiff blood vessels cause a high pulse pressure. Different types of blood pressure medicines affect pulse pressure differently.
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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Set a wake-up schedule – Try to wake up at the same time each morning, even on the weekends. This will help keep your internal clock ticking correctly so you can fall asleep more quickly and sleep deeply.
Embrace natural light – About 15 minutes of sunlight each morning will help reset your circadian rhythm so you can rise more naturally and then sleep better in the evenings.
KIDS AND SLEEP
School-aged children are busier than ever before, and some may be sacrificing sleep to accommodate their lifestyles. The National Sleep Foundation says school-aged children need between nine and 11 hours of sleep each night to function at a healthy level. Sleep deprivation can be linked to a host of health ailments, including issues affecting the development of the brain. Growing evidence suggests that lack of sleep can cause disturbances in metabolic rates that could affect the risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. A recent study from Johns Hopkins University found that, for each additional hour of sleep a child gets, the risk of that child becoming overweight or obese decreases by 9 percent. Children who slept the least, according to the research, had a 92 percent higher risk of being overweight or obese compared to children with longer sleep duration. The NSF adds that poor or inadequate sleep can lead to mood swings, behavioral problems and cognitive problems that impact kids’ ability to learn in school. To promote good sleep habits in children, parents and other caregivers can establish consistent sleep/ wake routines; ensure children avoid excess caffeine, particularly late in the day; create a cool, dark sleep environment; keep televisions and other media devices out of bedrooms; and help children work through stressors that may impact sleep.
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An thankful veteran
A special thank you to the individual who noticed I was a veteran and paid for my breakfast at McDonald’s in Lakeville last Saturday. Much appreciated.
The Avon Garden Club
Cheers to this long-standing club that makes our circle park so beautiful each and every year!
Rude man
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Thanks to all the great teachers! With the start of school and the anxieties of new surroundings, activities, and friends, it’s encouraging to see so many teachers display kindness and patience with our kids. Some people are quick to blame and judge, while the day to day encouragment that teachers dole out goes unnoticed. Please know that we parents and grandparents see you and appreciate you.
To the elderly man who verbally accosted me in the [local store] parking lot for leaving my shopping cart in a striped area in front of the handicapped space he was pulling into. I’ve read where handicapped people like the easier access to carts left there. Two older women were taking one of the carts left there to use. Think twice before berating someone you don’t know. I fell last year and tore my rotator cuff and then fell again last night in my basement and was in a lot of pain after shopping and loading my groceries into my trunk. I am eightyyears-old and a widow. What do you plan to do with the picture you took of my license plate?
Speak English
“This building has reached the end of its useful purpose” or “those with food insecurities.” Why do we have to change simple terms? How about, “this building is getting old, it needs remodeling?” How about, “people who struggle to put food on their tables?” Do speakers believe changing a term, like those examples, make them sound more intelligent? Simple, everyday terminology works better for all.
Suicide Prevention Month is an opportune time to focus on strategies that can help prevent suicide and support mental health. Here are some actionable tips to consider:
Educate Yourself and Others: Learn about the warning signs of suicide, such as changes in behavior, mood swings, withdrawal from social activities, and expressions of hopelessness. Share this knowledge with friends, family, and colleagues to help increase awareness and understanding.
Open Up Conversations: Encourage open discussions about mental health and suicide. Let people in your life know that it’s okay to talk about their feelings and struggles. Creating a safe space for these conversations can make it easier for individuals to seek help when needed.
Offer Support: Be attentive to the needs of those around you. If you notice someone struggling, reach out and offer support. Sometimes, just knowing that someone cares and is willing to listen can make a significant difference.
Advocate for Mental Health Policies: Support and advocate for policies that promote mental health and provide better access to mental health care. Advocacy can help improve systems and resources that are vital for preventing suicide.
Learn How to Respond in a Crisis:
Familiarize yourself with how to respond if someone you know is in immediate danger. Knowing the steps to take, such as contacting a crisis hotline or seeking emergency help, can be critical in preventing a tragedy.
By integrating these tips into your approach during Suicide Prevention Month, you can contribute to a supportive environment that promotes mental health and reduces the risk of suicide.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
If your life or someone else’s is in imminent danger, please call 911. If you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call: 988
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PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Marzotta
HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR PET
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’ve been trying to take a picture of my cat “Jess” all summer long. But every photo looks terrible. Do you have any tips for taking good pictures of pets? -- Taylor H., Taos, New Mexico
DEAR TAYLOR: Patience and practice are your best friends when trying to get a great shot of your pet. Cats aren’t known for their tolerance of sitting in one pose for very long (especially when you’re trying to force them into a pose), and even well-trained dogs can’t stay in place too long.
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.
COMMON CONDITIONS THAT CAN AFFECT DOGS
Ear infections: Dogs that scratch at their ears, continually shake their heads or have an odor in the ear might have ear infections. In such instances, vets will clean, drain and medicate the ear canals.
Send us a photo! and a brief write-up of your pet and we’ll feature it! Submit at: or mail to: P.O. Box 340, Avon, NY 14414.
Study the techniques of good photography; you can look them up online. Composition is more important than the device you’re using -whether an expensive camera or your smartphone.
Incorporate these guidelines into your pet photography:
• Opportunity: Rather than posing your pet, photograph them in their daily lives.
• Eye level: Position the camera lens at the same level as your pet’s eyes, rather than aiming down at them.
• Focus: Make sure your device has a sharp focus on the pet’s eyes. If the auto focus has trouble doing so, try angling slightly to one side so their snout isn’t in the way.
• Natural light: Turn off the auto flash and rely on natural light, like sunlight or a warmly lit room. is keeps pets relaxed and gives a nice glow to the image.
• Background: Pay attention to what’s behind your pet. An unscooped litter box behind Jess will really stand out when you’re reviewing the photos.
• Unusual angles: Play around with different angles and perspectives when photographing your pet. Many won’t work, but you might be surprised at the ones that look amazing. Most important, have fun!
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.
MOMENTS IN TIME
The History Channel
* On Sept. 28, 1941, the Boston Red Sox’s Ted Williams plays a double-header against the Philadelphia Athletics and gets six hits in eight trips to the plate, boosting his batting average to .406.
* On Sept. 30, 1962, in Oxford, Mississippi, James Meredith, an African American, is escorted onto the University of Mississippi campus by U.S. Marshals, setting off a riot that left two men dead. The racial violence was quelled by more than 3,000 federal soldiers.
* On Oct. 1, 1993, Polly Klaas is abducted at knifepoint and then murdered by an intruder in Petaluma, California. Her father, Marc Klaas, later lobbied to bring about California’s “three strikes” law, which gave life terms to criminals with three felony convictions, even though those committing less serious crimes also could face life in prison.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Retirement can seem like it will never come for young professionals. But time can be a sieve, and retirement age can arrive in the blink of an eye. Young adults who have not planned accordingly for retirement can find themselves in financial straits at a point in their lives when they want to kick back and enjoy themselves. Financial experts from Money, CNN and The Motley Fooladvisethatfinanciallysolvent people should begin saving aggressively for their retirements early on. Ideally people should start saving in their 20s when they first leave school and begin their careers. The sooner one saves, the more time money has to grow. Vanguard says that the person who saves $4,500 per year over a career spanning 45 years can reach a goal of having more than $1 million in savings by the time he or she retires. Compounding interest and investment matches from employers can further secure professionals’ financial futures.
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DISTRACTIONS THAT CAN AFFECT EFFICIENCY AT WORK
The internet: The CareerBuilder survey found that employers believed the internet is the second biggest productivity killer. Professionals with a lot on their plates should do everything they can to avoid surfing the internet during the workday. The internet can be a rabbit hole, and even individuals who only intend to take a brief break from work to check the news or clear their head may soon find themselves moving from website to website while their work piles up. If it’s a mental break you need, get up and take a brief walk around the office instead of surfing the internet.
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