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(Family Features) Families are always looking for ways to enjoy vacation time together that maximizes fun, while minimizing the budget. To help your family reduce costs on summer travel: Plan ahead. While spontaneous weekend getaways sound fun, the best way to save vacation dollars is by planning ahead. Keep in mind that most resorts offer the greatest variety of available room options, package amenities and overall savings when stays are booked further out in advance.
For Everything that Matters to You, We’re Here for It.
Whether it’s your first day, your best day, or your worst day, we’re here to listen to where you are. To treat you as a whole person—with the respect and dignity you deserve. Whatever you need, whatever it is, we’re here for it. Visit rochesterregional.org/here to learn more.
Understanding food labels is a great first step toward eating healthy.
• Custom full Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling
• Custom Deck and Deck Railing Solutions
• Custom Wood Projects
• Basement Remodeling
• Professional Tiling
• General Repairs - Plumbing, Electrical,Carpentry
• Deck Repairs
• Deck Sanding,Washing,and Staining
• Vinyl Plank Flooring Installation
COMPOSITE DECKING CAN BE A SMART CHOICE
Decks add character and functionality to a home, increasing outdoor entertaining space and oftentimes improving the resale value of a home. Homeowners have various options when choosing decking materials, but one such option, composite decking, is growing in popularity. Decks used to primarily be made from pressure-treated lumber. While lumber remains a popular material, more and more homeowners are opting for composite decking products. As anyone who has pressure-washed, stained and sealed wood decks can attest, such spaces require lots of upkeep to look new year after year. Composite decks require much less maintenance, making them highly attractive to homeowners who would rather spend
using their decks instead of maintaining them.
FREE HOME ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS
The PathStone Weatherization Assistance Program is available for income-eligible households in Monroe County located outside of the city limits.
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 other home design elements. Staining can seem like a simple project, and that is often true. However, certain woods, such as pine, cherry, maple, and birch, can be difficult to stain. Boards with attractive grain patterns also can absorb stain differently, resulting in blotching and uneven tone. 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 achieve a more even look.
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 coarsest grit sandpaper and move to a higher grit for a smooth finish. Wood that is covered in paint may need to be stripped prior to sanding. Follow the directions carefully when using chemical strippers.
HEAP Recipients
Automatically Eligible Income guidelines are:
Family of 1: $36,420
Family of 2: $47,640
Family of 3: $58,848
Family of 4: $70,056
(Family Features) Here are three things you can do to help protect your mobile devices and your identity: Password protect your device. A recent study by Javelin Strategy and Research found that even though many smartphones are being used to handle sensitive financial information, only 33 percent of smartphone owners password-protect their devices. If your phone falls into the wrong hands, you could make it very easy for someone to access your personal information and steal your identity.
Review your social network privacy settings. It’s not just advertisers taking advantage of the personal information you include on your social network sites. As the use of social networking continues to increase, it’s expected that the use of malware will rise, too. Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to steal information and money. So you need to review your privacy settings frequently, be careful of what apps you install, and never “friend” someone you don’t know.
Consider getting extra protection. There are a growing number of tools available to help you monitor and protect your identity as well as restore your name and credit, should your identity get stolen. For example, Mobile Rhino is a specialty
program that not only insures your device, but also offers an Identity Monitoring Service that alerts you of any changes that could indicate someone else is using your information.
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 brushes afterward.
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 product directions.
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 and a finish to save time.
Remember to remove knobs, hinges, and handles from a piece before staining, as the stain may affect the color of any metal hardware and damage it.
POTENTIAL CULPRITS BEHIND THINNING GRASS
Leaf spot
The Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment at the University of MassachusettsAmherstnotesthatleafspotdiseasesaffectbothcool-and warm-season turfgrasses. Various fungi can cause leaf spot. Symptoms and the timing of the appearance of leaf spot will vary depending on which fungi is causing the problem. For example, bipolaris sorokiniana, which affects grasses in warm, wet summer months, produces small spots that are dark purple to black. Dreschslera poae is another fungi that causes leaf spot, and it also produces dark purple to black spots. However, it tends to appear in the spring when the weather is cool and moist. Understanding the different fungi and when they typically strike can help homeowners identify what is causing their grass to thin. In such situations, professional landscapers can be invaluable resources as well.
LANDSCAPING
Patios
Walkways • Water Features • Landscape Design & Installation
• Gardens
• Weeding • Mulching
• Pressure Washing
Kevin Doser
Stone - All types (Driveway Stone, Drainage Stone, Pea Stone)
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 reduce slipping on wet surfaces in the bathroom. Also, nonslip mats can be used inside of showers and bathtubs.
Use shoe trays to reduce puddling from melting snow or rain runoff in 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.
Q&A Master Gardeners
What are tried and true methods for keeping weeds away?
Keeping weeds at bay is an ongoing battle for gardeners, but there are several tried and true methods to help you maintain a weed-free garden. Here are some effective strategies to consider:
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REMEDY LANDSCAPE DRAINAGE PROBLEMS
Gutters and downspouts are designed to move rainwater away from the home. Too often, however, gutters and downspouts become clogged or do not work effectively. Overflowing gutters will transfer rainwater down the side of a home, where it can puddle at the foundation. This water can ultimately suffocate a lawn, and it may cause interior damage to the home as well.
First, inspect and clean all gutters. Leaves, nests, sticks, and even dead animals can block the flow of water in a gutter. Test downspouts by running hose water from the top of the gutter. Downspouts should be pointed away from the home and may need to be extended so they direct water away from the dwelling.
1. Mulching: Mulching is one of the most effective ways to suppress weeds. Apply a layer of organic mulch, such as wood chips, straw, or bark, around your plants. Mulch helps smother weed seeds, prevents their germination, and blocks sunlight from reaching existing weeds. It also helps retain moisture in the soil and improves its fertility. Regularly replenish the mulch layer to maintain its effectiveness.
2. Hand Pulling: For small areas or isolated weeds, hand pulling is a practical and eco-friendly method. Ensure you remove the entire weed, including the roots, to prevent regrowth. It’s best to pull weeds when the soil is moist, making it easier to extract them. Regularly inspect your garden and promptly remove any emerging weeds before they have a chance to spread.
3. Weed Barriers: Weed barriers, such as landscape fabric or cardboard, can be used in conjunction with mulch to create an additional barrier against weeds. These materials block weed growth by preventing sunlight from reaching the soil. Place the barrier over the soil before applying mulch, ensuring it covers the entire planting area. Cut holes in the barrier to accommodate existing plants.
4. Weed Control Fabric: For larger areas, weed control fabric can be an effective solution. This permeable fabric allows water and nutrients to reach the plants while blocking weed growth. Install the fabric on the soil surface before planting, securing it with landscape pins. Cut holes in the fabric to accommodate the desired planting areas. It’s important to regularly inspect and remove any weeds that may emerge around the holes.
5. Regular Maintenance: Regular maintenance is key to weed prevention. Keep your garden beds tidy by removing debris and fallen leaves, as they can provide a breeding ground for weed seeds. Regularly hoe or cultivate the soil to disrupt weed growth and prevent them from establishing deep roots. Additionally, practicing good garden hygiene by removing weeds before they go to seed will help prevent future weed problems.
Remember, a combination of these methods is often the most effective approach. It’s also important to be vigilant and address weeds as soon as they appear to prevent them from spreading and competing with your desired plants. With consistent effort and the right strategies, you can keep weeds under control and enjoy a healthier, more attractive garden.
e Master Gardener Program is a national program of trained volunteers who work in partnership with their county CCE office to extend information throughout their communities.
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Livingston County
Triple Ground Mulch
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. MUSIC: What is a didgeridoo?
2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a baby swan called?
3. HISTORY: What is the name of the treaty that ended the Revolutionary War?
4. GEOGRAPHY: In which country is the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia located?
5. SCIENCE: What does a hertz measure?
• Black Canyon Mulch • Autumn Red • Saddle Brown
• Chocolate Brown
• Canadian Cedar
• Playground Mulch
• Triple Ground Hardwood
• Shredded Dark Pine
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Stone • Driveway Stone & Sand • Bag Mulch, Soil & Stone
6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What color is most of the toilet paper in France?
7. PSYCHOLOGY: What irrational fear is represented by coulrophobia?
8. LANGUAGE: What is the first character to be added to Morse Code since WWII?
9. LITERATURE: What is the term for a section at the end of a book that concludes what has happened?
10. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president turned down offers to play professional football after college graduation?
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7. Fear of clowns.
8. The @ symbol (2004).
9. An epilogue.
10. Gerald Ford.
GROWING TRENDS IN TODAY’S HOMES
homes: Home sizes in the United States steadily increased for decades, eventually leading to an average of 2,453 square feet in 2014, according to U.S. Census figures. However, Realtor.com reported in 2015 that new construction homes have already begun to shrink by 40 square feet. There seems to be a slight trend toward more modest homes as people consider affordability and maintenance on larger properties. The National Association of Home Builders states buyers are now looking for smaller, more livable homes with flexible floor plans, energy-efficient
4 REASONS TO TRAVEL MORE
In addition to eating healthier, exercising more and getting more sleep, many people resolve to travel more at the dawn of a new year
Travel is much more than leaving one’s home. It’s about setting habits aside, escaping comfort zones and trying something different - and doing so in a different location.
In its latest World Tourism Barometer, the United Nations World Tourism Organization found that 1.184 billion tourists traveled outside their countries’ borders for at least one night in 2015. Europe, Asia, the Pacific, andtheAmericasallrecordedarounda5percentincreaseininternational arrivals that year. Europe was particularly popular, perhaps hedged by a weaker euro against the American dollar and other currencies. The U.S. TravelAssociationsaysthatdirectspendingbyresidentandinternational travelers in America averaged $2.7 billion a day.
Millennialsmaybeleadingthetravel-enamoredpack.TheUnitedNations estimates that 20 percent of all international tourists, or nearly 200 million travelers, are young people, and that the millennial demographic generates more than $180 billion in annual tourism revenue. The U.N. also reports that millennials are more interested than older generations in traveling abroad as much as possible.
Infrequenttravelersorthosewhohavenevertraveledmaynotunderstand why heading to parts unknown is so appealing to so many people. The following are just a handful of reasons why travel is so enticing.
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SUPPORT STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THE ARTS
Support school-based arts education programs. Funding for arts programs is perpetually in jeopardy. Each state and school district is different, but a 2013 report from the National Association of State Boards of Education found that federal funding for arts and humanities programs totaled roughly $250 million a year, while the National Science Foundation received around $5 billion annually. Arts and sciences are both important, and parents can support legislation that directs more federal funding for the arts while urging local legislators to direct more money to arts education.
1. Engage the mind. Staying mentally active over the course of a lifetime promotes long-term health. Navigating unfamiliar places or reading a foreign language while sitting in an international country can engage the brain and get synapses firing. The Mayo Clinic reports that higher cognitive activity endows the brain with a greater ability to fend off brain pathologies, such as disease and dementias.
2. Connect with new people. Travel opens a person up to not only new experiences, but also new people. English poet John Donne penned the famous line, “No man is an island,” which underscores the importance of having friends and making new acquaintances. Research conducted by the University of Michigan found the act of talking with people in a friendly way can improve a person’s memory, suppress external and internal distractions, and encourage people to see things from another person’s perspective. It doesn’t hurt to broaden one’s social network, either.
3. Build confidence. Leaving one’s comfort zone can be a great way to bolster one’s self-esteem. Navigating cultural boundaries and overcoming those boundaries may be initially intimidating, but doing so can make a person more confident and more adaptable to change.
4. Develop opinions. Until a person visits a place in person, he or she only has third-party information to form opinions. Visiting a city or country for the first time can offer a more complete perspective.
Travel gives people the chance to rest, explore, meet new friends, and make lasting memories.
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Doctors Differ on Dietary Advice for Lynch Syndrome
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 55-year-old woman who eats well and exercises (with both weights and cardio) six to seven times per week. Four years ago, I was diagnosed with Lynch syndrome. (I have the “MLH1” genotype.) My primary care physician suggested testing after my sister died of cancer at the age of 48. (Doctors were never able to determine if she had breast or lung cancer because of the location of the cancer.) All of my siblings (four of us) have been tested, and each of us has it. Two of my nieces have also tested positive for it.
I have three adult children of my own, and my doctor told me that at least one of them will have it. Of my three children, only one has been tested, and she tested positive for it. Since my diagnosis, I have been receiving regular preventive care such as colonoscopies, endoscopies and mammograms. Other than some polyps that were removed, checked, and free of cancer, all procedures have come back “clear.”
One doctor told me to eat little to no red meat, follow a Mediterranean-style diet, and exercise. Another told me: “Live your life and eat whatever you want. Lynch Syndrome is hereditary. No matter what you do, you’ll either get cancer, or you won’t!”
I feel like I’m getting mixed messages from my doctors. Could you please tell me more information about Lynch syndrome? Does this mean that I will definitely end up getting cancer? Is there preventive care that I should focus on? -- G.R.
ANSWER: Lynch syndrome is caused by a mutation in a group of DNA repair genes. Without these repair genes, a person’s DNA is more liable to have errors in it when duplicated, which leads to an increased risk of cancers. People with Lynch syndrome are particularly at risk for colon cancer, but also cancers of the stomach, kidney, bladder and other organs. Women are at a higher risk for endometrial and ovarian cancer, but it remains debated whether breast cancer is a Lynch-associated cancer. Men with Lynch syndrome are at a higher risk for prostate cancer. Among family members, it is expected that half will inherit the Lynch mutation. Your family has been unlucky. I recommend that your other children get tested soon.
Of the four major genotypes in Lynch syndrome, MLH1 tends to have the highest risk of cancer, and approximately 70% to 80% of women with this genotype will get a Lynch-associated cancer, usually colon or endometrial. The goal is to find and remove these cancers before they can spread.
I strongly disagree with the doctor who suggested that diet isn’t important. When you are at a higher risk for cancer, it’s more important to have the healthiest lifestyle you can. A Mediterraneanstyle diet, which is high in fruits and vegetables and low in processed foods and meat, is likely to reduce your cancer risk, but it is critically important to continue screening.
A colonoscopy is recommended every one to two years. Many experts perform endometrial biopsies every year, despite ironclad evidence of benefit. Ovarian cancer screening is controversial and of uncertain benefit; some high-risk women have chosen a riskreducing surgery to remove their ovaries and fallopian tubes. Any symptoms of endometrial or ovarian cancer should be discussed with your physician, who can decide whether to do additional testing.
Use caution when applying any pesticides to home gardens. Be especially cautious when applying pesticides when bees arelikelytobeflying.Ifyoumust apply pesticides, do so only afterdusk.
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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
On July 10, 1887, a dam breaks in Zug, Switzerland, killing 70 people. The resulting wall of water was so powerful that rescue boats were ineffective, as they capsized in the roiling waters.
* “Brave New World” author Aldous Huxley became almost completely blind as a teenager. He regained much of his sight later in life, crediting an unorthodox treatment known as “The Bates Method,” which recommends never using eyeglasses and exposing one’s eyes regularly to sunlight.
Cherry pit spitting is the act of spitting out remains of cherries from one’s mouth to send them as far away as possible. Thousands of people, comprising contestants and spectators around the U.S., gather at specified venues to participate and witness this exciting holiday. The origin of the day is associated with Herb Teichman. He is the owner of Tree-mendus Fruit Farm. They first held a fun competition of cherry pit spitting in 1974 at his farm.
BUT... have you ever wondered how you can just enjoy cherries without trying to tear out the pits first? Well, guess what, there is a cherry pitter! It looks like a giant hole punch, except it’s for punching out cherry pits and it does four cherries at a time. It’s simply amazing! You won’t ever have to spit out or tear out cherry pits again!
Guinness WorldRecordforthelongest rangeshotbelongstoBrian “YoungGun”Krause,amemberof theKrause familywhorecorded acherry pitspittingdistance of93ft6.5 inchesin 2004.He wouldgo onto recordan even farther spit,albeit ina freestyle display.
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May, June and July consistently rank among the most popular months to get married. These months typically provide pleasant weather, and if it does rain, it’s often in the form of a brief thunderstorm.
MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
On July 11, 1979, parts of Skylab, America’s first space station, come crashing down on Australia and into the Indian Ocean five years after the last manned Skylab mission ended. Skylab weighed 77 tons.
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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
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People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re happy. ~Anton Chekhov
According to the US Census Bureau, 336.6m people now live in the US, up from 2.5m when our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in July 1776. With $396m in fireworks imports and $6.5m in American flag imports each year, Americans often celebrate July 4th with spectacles. What is your preferred way to celebrate our nation’s independence?
- Hosting/attending a party/picnic with family/friends
- Participating in a parade
- Attending fireworks displays
- Watching patriotic movies/tv shows
- Decorating the home or yard with patriotic decor
Poll ends 07-09-2024
Poll ended 07-1-24
Walking is exceptional for the human body and mind. Where is your favorite place to walk?
16.7% Public park trails
16.7% Off-trail it in the woods
16.7% Gardens and arboretums
50.0% Historic sites and peaceful cemeteries
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Here’s A Tip
BYLINE: By JoAnn Derson
* Must-haves at the beach: Zipper-top bags for trash and clothespins to clip a napkin down so it won’t blow away!
* “Freeze bottles of water (take out a sip or two to allow the ice to expand) and juice boxes or pouches before you head out to the beach (or anytime you’re taking a cooler). ey will act as ice packs to keep food and snacks cool, and double as refreshing beverages along the way!” -- A.A. in Florida
Hocus Focus
BY HENRY BOLTINOFF
active senior living
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Concerts Free Summer Under The Stars
Tom Wahl’s® Picnic Pavilion • Rt. 5&20, Avon TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERTS 7:00-9:00pm
6/25 Mason Tyler Band
7/2 Gateswingers Band 7/9 78 RPM’s
7/16 Don Newcomb Band
7/23 Paulsen & Baker Band
7/30 The Music Makers Band 8/6 Ghost Riders
8/13 Midnight Storm In the event that seating is inadequate, please bring your own chairs. RAIN OR SHINE FREE CONCERTS SM
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Two RUG CLEANERS in good condition – Hoover and Bissell. Fairport. 585-388-0318
2002 Chevy Camaro SALES BROCHURE. Excellent collector condition. Will mail to a good home. jclare01@rochester.rr.com
VINTAGE ARCHERY EQUIPMENT – wooden long bow, 3 early compound bows, arrows, bowfishing accessories. 585-737-2565
CANNING JARS. Newark area. 315-331-0355
PADDOCK FULL OF HAY! You cut and carry out. Livonia. 85-346-4515
WINDOWS – 2 crank-outs. 1 double with screens, 1 single. Good condition. Webster/Penfield area. Call or text. 585-217-6811
DEHUMIDIFIER and a SLIDE PROJECTOR with SCREEN. Batavia. 585-343-0385
DOG FOOD - 14 Little Cesar & 10 Merrick Lil’ Plates brand. Not past expiration date. Mostly beef flavors. 315-651-8545
USED FRYER OIL - Six 35# jugs. Take all. Text only 585-755-2025
Male OSTOMY SUPPLIES. You pick up, Webster. Joan 585-216-9754
WOODEN CLUBHOUSE with swings, slide, seesaw, 55” x 55” by 70” tall. Please leave a message at 585-637-0587 (landline).
KING MATTRESS. Used for staging. Sealed in a box. You pick up. Conesus Lake. Call or text 804-514-8711
XX Large Prevail in PANTY LINERS. New 4 packages (156 total). rayjentayok@gmail.com
EGG CARTONS and STYROFOAM FOOD DISHES. 585-538-9825
TUB, SURROUND, GLASS DOORS in Canandaigua. 585-394-8917.
B&D 1VPX SCREWDRIVER (needs battery pack), DVDs, VHS TAPES, WIRE COAT HANGERS, new FURNACE FILTER 20” x 25” x 1”. Rush. zoomie@rochester.rr.com
Large variety of VHS TAPES. You pick up. 585-500-0246
A number of used QUART BASKETS, both cardboard and wooden, and a few market baskets. York. 585-243-3965
DAFFODIL BULBS. You dig. Fairport. 585-388-0318
RECORD ALBUMS – 33s, 45s & 78s. A variety of music genre – a little bit of everything. Oakfield. 585-948-5632
UMBRELLA STAND – new. You pick up. Fairport. 585-943-7103
Guidelines:
Senior with disabilities in desperate need of an AIR CONDITIONER in good working order. pscaliforniaangel@gmail.com
BABY CRIB. 585-358-6850
QUEEN SIZE BED FRAME with headboard and footer. Jason 585-447-0201
8” x 16” CONCRETE BLOCKS and DOG KENNEL FENCING. 585-975-9176
Disabled senior in need of a RELIABLE VEHICLE for doctor appointments and shopping. 585-773-039
CURTAIN RODS: 10 - 36” and 3 - 24”. Webster/Penfield are only. 585-698-6236
HOYT CARBON RX3 or RX4 in good condition for a junior bow tech. Call or text 585-419-5246
In dire need of DRY DOG FOOD, CAT FOOD, CLUMPING CAT LITTER. holdfort@rochester.rr.com
DRIVEWAY SEALER needed. Small portion of a bucket to repair 1 sq. ft. damage from fuel leak. Prefer text. 585-363-1903
DEHUMIDIFIER in good working condition. 585-374-5768
Seeking an ATV or DIRT BIKE, gas powered, running or not for father/ son project. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278
Seeking WEBER CHARCOAL GRILLS you are no longer using. Text or call 315-576-1278.
PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER in good working condition for senior citizen. 585-471-4424 or 585-531-4004
All volunteer nonprofit managing nature park needs: UTV, MOWER, TRACTOR, BRUSH HOG, equipment for digging, moving, mowing. Please text/call 585-503-6019
Seeking a GRAIN MILL that can be used for milling whole grains into flour. Please leave a message. 607-936-3137
ATARI 2600 with all the games, POLICE SCANNER, and COSTUME JEWELRY. 585-415-8513
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PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Mazzotta
How to remove a tick from your pet
Joy
She is the love of my life. She loves to snuggle and kiss your face. She is a rescue, but I think she rescued me.
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HOUSEBREAKING PUPPIES
How often a puppy will need to defecate depends on the food being fed and when meals are offered. The American Kennel Club says that most puppies will need to poop shortly after a meal, anywhere from 15 minutes to a few hours.
Puppies typically can hold urine a little longer overnight, but probably won’t be able to go the entire night without a potty break. Many pups can last around six hours from the last time they’ve gone out. An early-morning bathroom break will be needed, or consider penning the dog with puppy pads to catch the mess until the dog gains greater control over its bladder.
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: While checking my little Terrier, “Fritz,” a er a walk, I found one small tick just hanging on his fur. I don’t know what I would have done if it had attached itself to his skin. What’s the procedure? Should I rush him to the vet if a tick attaches itself? -- Carla in Albany, New York
DEAR CARLA: Excellent work in checking Fritz’s coat right away a er your walk! Ticks are so common now that it’s important to check a er every outdoor foray, even if your dog never leaves the sidewalk. A tick check is a fast way to make sure -- just by running your hand along your pet’s coat, down and then up.
You do not need to rush your dog to the vet for an embedded tick. You can remove it yourself. Here’s how:
-- Grab a pair of tweezers and a magnifying glass. If you have surgical gloves and a tick remover tool, even better.
-- Have another person hold your dog still while you locate the embedded tick.
-- Carefully grasp the tick with the tweezers as close to the dog’s skin as possible, near its head.
-- Slowly, steadily pull the tick out. Don’t jerk. Place the tick into a plastic bag with a little isopropyl alcohol.
-- Clean the dog’s skin with a dab of isopropyl alcohol and apply antibiotic ointment.
A er removing the tick, monitor your dog for a few days and keep an eye on the bite area to make sure an infection doesn’t develop. If you notice changes in his behavior, signs of illness or the bite area gets infected, then it’s time to see the vet, and bring the tick along in a plastic bag.
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From the Days of Film Strips and Mimeographs to Smartboards, Teachers Still Teach, Students Still Learn
BY DAVID REILLY
ORIGINAL VERSION PUBLISHED IN THE BATAVIAN
EDITED BY SUZIE WELLS, PRINTED WITH PERMISSION
Ispent most of my life in education – a whopping 51 years to be precise. Kindergarten at Washington School, followed by eight years at St. Mary’s on Woodrow Road, and then four years at Notre Dame on Union Street. Post high school, I tackled five years at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, due to illness my junior year. A er graduation, I spent one year teaching at St. Peter and Paul School in Rochester, took a three-year hiatus, and then dove back in to spend the next 32 years teaching fi h and sixth grades at three elementary schools in the Rochester City School District.
e kids in all those schools shared something beyond the learning experience – the timeless classroom tools that shaped my student and teaching journey between the 1950s and the early 2000s. But let me tell you, those tools are now fossils, relics of a bygone era.
Seemingly forever, the blackboard was a main point of use in every classroom. I have to admit I made full use of mine right up until my retirement in 2006, o en resembling a gypsum miner by day’s end. I’d call up students to the blackboard for math problem-solving sessions, a classic move. Cleaning erasers was a weekly job – creating dust storms or using a machine, and I was such a perfectionist that I’d wash the boards again a er they le .
As time passed, whiteboards with dryerase markers became the norm. Today, virtually every classroom has a smartboard connected to the Internet. Of course, each student has a laptop computer or tablet to use too.
film didn’t break, and splicing it with tape – it was an adventure. VCRs brought relief in the 1980s, making movie watching a breeze, though schools o en had only a couple of TVs to go around. In the late ‘80s,videocamerascould record school plays and events. Now, with WiFi and smartboards in every classroom, those days of film projectors and VCRs seem ancient.
Before the copier business boom, mimeograph machines ruled. Toxic fluids, purple fingers, and that distinct smell – ah, the good old days. Copiers today still have their share of issues, with toner troubles and constant jamming. e copier room might be a minefield of expletives if someone ever planted hidden microphones.
Let’s not forget filmstrip projectors – a strip of film advanced oneframeatatimebytheteacheroradesignatedstudentturning a knob on the machine, the iconic beep, and narrators with a voice that could put anyone to sleep. Today, with technology galore, those filmstrip days are a distant, forgettable past.
Whether you attended school in Batavia, Le Roy, Alexander, Oakfield, Rochester, Buffalo, or Tucumcari, New Mexico, if it was before the 2000s, you used one or more of these classroom tools. ey were all successful aids in learning, but their time has come and gone like the feather quills and inkwells of the 1800s. Like phone booths and dial phones, today’s kids would not have heard of most of these things if you asked them. Time marches on. But it can be enjoyable to think back to the “good old days” and the things our teachers used to educate us.
Cursive writing, a daily ritual back in the day, is now a distant memory. e green tagboard cursive letters on display in every classroom? Iconic. Now, with laptops and tablets, writing, whether in print or cursive, has become a lost art. Pencils, pens, and paper are practically museum pieces in today’s classrooms. Most things are written with a keyboard on a computer, tablet, or even a phone for homework.
Remember 16mm films and projectors? Ordering a movie from a central supply, reserving the projector, hoping the
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