TEDDY DAY FUN FACTS

Teddy bears got their name in 1902 after President Theodore Roosevelt in a series of events that happened when he went on a hunting trip. While hunting, they happened upon a bear, and President Roosevelt refused to shoot it. The story soon spread all over, and the first stu ed bears were developed by toymakers Morris Michtom in the U.S. and Richard Stei in Germany and they were named ‘Teddy Bears’ after President Roosevelt’s pet name. Their them

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Happy 10th Birthday!

We are so proud of you and the loving and caring big brother that you’ve become!

In addition to camp, remember to plan for some free days so children can just enjoy some downtime. Such days can break up the monotony of a routine and provide kids and families time to relax together. Summer recreation may be far off, but it is never too early to start making summer plans,including finding camps and other activities for kids.

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2023 Registration AVON YOUTH BASEBALL

February 1-February 28

Available online @ www.avonbaseball.com

Also available in person at our info night @ the Village Hall on Feb. 15, 6-8pm

Little Ts • Grades PreK-K (4 years old minimum age)

Coach-Pitch • Grades 1st-2nd

Minors • Grades 3rd & 4th

COST

$50 one child

$100 Family

Majors • Grades 5th & 6th (7th graders eligible if they don’t turn 13 before May 1st)

Mandatory $75 Family Volunteer Fee refundable at season end if obligations are met. $75 volunteer buyout available.

LAST DAY TO REGISTER - FEB. 28th

No late registrations will be accepted!

Questions? Call Angel Pratt: 585-474-7439

Check out Facebook (Avon Youth Baseball) for more details

WORK PANTS: THE NEXT GENERATION

(NAPSI)—Just as technology has had a major effect on the kind of work people do, it has also changed the clothes in which they do that work. For example, with hard work in mind, a new collection of pants has been created by Carhartt with a unique blend of durability and functionality.

“Our company has been around for nearly 130 years, and throughout our history, we’ve continued to improve our product offerings to fit the needsofourhardworkingconsumers,”saysDebFerraro,vicepresidentof product development at Carhartt. “This new collection of pants reinforces our commitment to setting a new standard for workwear.”

Carhartt’s Steel Multi-Pocket pant, Steel Double-Front pant, and Steel Cargo pant feature the brand’s Full Swing® technology and a fabric blend of cotton, nylon and spandex. First introduced in 2015, Full Swing® uses stretch panels to provide ease of movement in the joints, improving hardworking consumers’ range of motion where they need it most—both on and off the job.

Additionally, each of the new pant styles is equipped with knee pad openings designed to fit the company’s most recent innovation in knee protection.TheCarharttkneepadfeaturesastrapless,honeycombdesign that maximizes durability and comfort, providing an easy-to-wear solution for impact protection.

The launch of these new work pants coincides with a celebration of Carhartt’s oldest work pants. The classic Firm Duck Double-Front Work Dungaree was first introduced to the company’s product line in 1939, and it is now the focal point of the brand’s latest campaign celebrating its sewing, cutting and distribution associates. The video highlights the product details while unveiling the craftsmanship behind every pair of the B01 Firm Duck Double-Front Work Dungarees.

To learn more about Carhartt’s latest pants and knee pads, visit www.Carhartt.com. To watch the brand’s latest video, “61 Workers, One Mission,” visit the Carhartt channel on YouTube.

Not only is February the month of love, but it’s also the official month of Love Your Pets!

Love Your Pet Month Giveaway

Bring in a bag of pet supplies, dog food, cat food, and cat li er. Don’t forget toys! We will enter you to win our local “Date Day” Gi Certi cate board! It includes a $50 gas gi certi cate, a $50 breakfast gi certi cate to Miss Batavia Diner, a $50 shopping gi certi cate to Oliver’s Candies, a $50 lunch gi certi cate to Sta ord Store, a $50 shopping Visa gi certi cate for wherever you choose, and a $100 dinner gi certi cate to Red Osier Landmark Restaurant! A $350 value. You may also make a donation of $5 or more for a chance to win this great “Date Day” giveaway!

All proceeds and donations will go to e Genesee County Animal Shelter. e winning ticket will be drawn Tuesday, February 28th at 4pm. No need to be present.

February Early Bird Specials

Tuesday through Friday, and Sundays starting at 4:15pm. Not valid February 12, 13 or 14.

Lemon Crumb Tilapia.................................. $18

Skillet Prime Rib Stew with Mixed Vegetables over Mashed Potatoes $20

Chicken Alfredo topped with Artichoke, Red Pepper and Provolone $22

Shrimp Alfredo over Pasta $25

8 Ounce Prime Rib and 4 Ounce Lobster Tail $28

All dinners include Soup Du Jour, Fresh Garden Salad, Choice of Potato (unless Potato and Pasta is speci ed), Homemade Dinner Roll, Homemade Strawberry Bread and Chef Choice of Dessert.

Dinner Special & Hours for Valentine’s

Taste of Sta ord - $85/pp

Valentine’s Day Special 4 Course Meal

Homemade Crab & Lobster Bisque (served tableside)

Caesar salad (prepared tableside)

10oz Prime Rib w/ 4oz Lobster Tail Choice of potato

Banana Foster Flambé

February To-Go Dinner Specials

Tuesday through Friday, and Sundays starting at 4:15pm. Not valid February 12, 13 or 14.

Prime Rib Sandwich with Soup of the Day and Potato Wedges ................ $10

Veal Parmesan over Pasta with Garden Salad and Roll........................................ $15

10 Ounce Prime Rib with Baked Potato and Garden Salad.......................................................... $20

10 Ounce Prime Rib with 4 Ounce Lobster Tail, Baked Potato and Garden Salad............................... $25

FRIDAYSONLY-FishFrytoGo- BeerBa ered HaddockFishFry,HomemadeSlawandFrenchFries......$12

ink Spring with our February Cocktail Specials! $8 Each

• Jose Cuervo 1800

• Strawberry Margarita • Pink Whitney

• Lemon Drop Martini

• Filthy New Amsterdam Bloody Mary

Our Featured February Wine

Ancient Vines Red Zinfandel from California. Perfect with any of our beef dishes with its dark fruit avor and velvet nish.

Our food trailers are booking fast with spring and summer bookings. Call 343-6972 for all your food truck and catering needs.

Sun., Feb. 12 (Big Game Sunday) OPEN 1-4pm Mon., Feb. 13 OPEN 4-8pm Tues., Feb. 14 (Valentine’s Day) OPEN 4-8pm

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DID YOU KNOW?

Many people are familiar with the term “ozone layer.” But some may not know that the Earth’s atmosphere consists of several layers. The lowest layer of the Earth’s atmosphere is the troposphere, which the U.S Environmental Protection Agency notes extends from the Earth’s surface to roughly six miles in altitude.Thetroposphereiswhere nearly all human activities occur. Even climbers who make it to the peak of Mt. Everest are still in the troposphere, as Everest is less than six miles high. But anyone who has ever boarded a commercial flight has likely left the troposphere and entered the stratosphere, where the majority of commercial airplanes fly. The stratosphere begins at six miles above the Earth’s surface and extends to about 31 miles above the surface of the planet. The EPA notes that most atmospheric ozone is concentrated in a layer in the stratosphere that’s roughly nine to 18 miles above the Earth’s surface. The ozone layer in the Earth’sstratosphereabsorbssome of the sun’s radiation, including the UV and UVB radiation that has been linked to cancer. The third layer of the Earth’s atmosphere is the mesosphere, which extends from 31 miles above the Earth’s surface to roughly 53 miles above the surface of the planet. The height of the next highest layer, the thermosphere, varies due to changes in solar activity. The exosphere, which contains many of the satellites that orbit the Earth, is the outermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere.

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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel

* On Feb. 14, 278 A.D., Valentine, a holy priest in Rome, is executed. Ruler Claudius the Cruel was having difficultly getting soldiers to join his military because of their strong attachment to their wives, and had banned marriages. Valentine continued to perform marriages in secret and was beheaded for it.

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Cold Weather Is Here! Make sure to get your furnace cleaned & checked

We are now an Amana dealer, along with our Air-Temp and Goodman High Efficiency Furnaces.

We are now an Amana dealer along with our Goodman High Efficiency Furnaces and Air-Temp.

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Celebrating 30 years in business!

Celebrating 33 years in business!

Add insulation. Many older homes are poorly insulated. But according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, adding insulation can reduce energy costs by as much as 50 percent. Installing insulation can be tricky, especially if insulation was not originally included in your home, as is sometimes the case with older homes. Insulation can become damp and prove ineffective if installed improperly. Damp insulation also may contribute to mold growth and rot in the home’s framing. Older homes may be lacking adequate insulation around attics, crawl spaces, basements, heating and cooling ducts, and water pipes. Cover your water heater with an insulated water heater blanket so the heater retains more heat and consumes less energy to heat the water.

ENERGY-SAVING

Install a Wi-fi enabled programmable thermostat. Some programmable thermostats can be very difficult to use effectively, making it far too difficult if not impossible for homeowners to set their thermostats for various temperatures in a single day. Wi-fi enabled programmable thermostats that allow homeowners to control their heating and cooling systems via their smartphones can be more user-friendly than many other programmable thermostats, ensuring homeowners are saving money and not wasting energy heating empty homes.

Care For Tools Properly

Homeowners often choose to save money and learn valuable skills by doing their own home improvement projects. These minor or major renovations are made much more successful by having the right tools for the job. Investing in good tools can be smart, but those tools are only effective if they are accessible and in good repair. Homeowners who emphasize taking care of their tools can make DIY projects that much easier and more rewarding.

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1. ART: Where is the Prado Museum located?

2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the only country that the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn pass through?

3. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “tempus fugit” mean?

4. MATH: What is another name for the division sign?

5. MUSIC: How long did it take singer Bob Dylan to write the big hit “Blowin’ in the Wind”?

6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many times on average does a rubythroated hummingbird flap its wings in one second?

7. MOVIES: Which movie features the line, “Keep the change, ya filthy animal”?

8. LITERATURE: Which novel features four children named Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy?

9. TELEVISION: What is Joey’s famous line in the sitcom “Friends”?

10. ANATOMY: What is a common name for the pinna in human anatomy?