RAVES

Thank you to the Hemlock Food Pantry

You are all the example of God’s Love & Kindness. Thank you for all you do & your generosity. Grateful Patron

Many thanks!

Many thanks to the cute little lady that paid my bill at the Dollar Store Friday evening the 12th of May. It has been passed on already.

Welcomed by Batavia

I moved to Batavia just about a year and a half ago, but it did not take me long to fall in love with this place. As I lived most of my life in the Northtowns, this area has been such a breath of fresh air.

I have the pleasure of working in customer service, and the vast majority of people I interact with are kind and decent people. The small businesses around here are supported and mostly thriving, the neighborhoods are mostly clean, the parks are many, charming, and also well-kept. All of the people I have personally met in this school district and even municipal system are at worst decent, if not warm and helpful.

Gratitude for all of my wonderful neighbors and those who contribute to the abundance of joy there is to be found here in Batavia. I’m glad to have made it my home.

Small Vent

Although the intent is great, some people don’t understand Memorial Day. It’s to acknowledge and remember those who DIED for our country. Veterans have their own day of recognition. One thing most don’t realize is that Active Duty military are not Veterans. After they’re off active duty, unless dishonorably discharged, they’re Veterans.

No loud muffler law in [local town]

I live in [local town] and have 2 neighbors with loud mufflers. I have called the police 3 times but we have no law about loud mufflers. They come and go at all hours and run their car right under my bedroom window. I have asked them to fix their car but no luck. I’m tired of getting woken up and so is my better half. Had to vent… mufflered out.

Really?

What’s wrong with this: a pickup truck passing cars driving 65 in a 55 zone. The tailgate is down. The bed loaded with multiple rakes, gardening equipment, tree branches and a gas can. Nothing tied down. I would put money down that if anything bad happened after hitting a pot hole or bump, the driver would continue on like nothing happened. Where has intelligence gone?

Edmunds Dispersal

ursday, June 8 • 5:30PM

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Tractor, Tools, Mowers

Zero-Turn, Antiques, Etc.

Who is the first person you call with good news?

• Parent(s)

• Significant other

• Child/children

• Friend(s)

• Sibling(s)

• Other (specify)

Poll ends 06-06-2023

Poll Ends 5-30-2023

Ferris Bueller says, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” What do you do to escape life’s stresses?

22.2% Spend time in nature, maybe a hike or play in the park

16.7% Relax through yoga, deep breathing, meditation, sleep, etc.

22.2% Spend time with a friend

11.1% Have a dance party to my favorite tunes

PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

Keep Your Dog Safe From Tick-Borne Infections

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m afraid to take my 1-year-old Lab, Shiner, on hikes in the woods because he might be bitten by a tick and get ill. What’s your take on the tick situation? -- Brian in Concord, New Hampshire

DEAR BRIAN: Even though ticks carrying diseases like Lyme are a concern, do not let the risk put you o of bringing your dog along on hiking adventures. Yes, ticks are numerous, and you live in a hotspot for tick-borne diseases. But there are precautions that you can take to keep both Shiner and yourself healthy.

Puzzle Answers This Week

5.6% Exercise - Bike, Run, Lift Weights, etc.

11.1% Dive into hobbies

11.1% Go on vacation, large or small

LEATHER

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A Lyme vaccine is available for dogs, so talk to your vet about getting Shiner this shot. But ticks carry other diseases too. So be sure that Shiner wears a ea-and-tickrepellent collar or takes a ea-andtick (and heartworm) preventative medication.

Keep ticks o of your own skin by treating clothing and gear with permethrin and letting it dry completely before wearing the gear (permethrin should never be applied to your skin). Just before setting out on your hike, spray insect repellent that works on numerous bugs, including ticks and eas, onto your skin.

A er your hike, before getting into the car, check Shiner’s coat for ticks and other bugs. Run your hand along his fur from head to tail to dislodge any critters or debris from the top of his coat. Check under his tail and between the pads of his paws. Shake your gear out and do a tick check on yourself as much as possible.

At home, do a more thorough check of Shiner by running your hands into his coat and visually checking his fur and skin. Remove any embedded ticks using a tick removal tool.

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To Your Good Health

By Keith Roach, M.D.