Old batteries should be replaced before winter begins. Without a strong, properly functioning battery, engines cannot turn over. Most batteries last between three and five years. However, extreme cold can compromise batteries, especially those that have been around awhile. Batteries are made up of acid and water, and cold temperatures can freeze the water, thereby affecting battery performance. According to AAA’s Automotive Research Center, at 32 F, the average battery loses 35 percent of its strength.
Newer batteries can be protected by starting the vehicle each day to warm up and recharge the battery. Let the car run for at least 10 minutes if you cannot take an extended drive.
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THE CHALLENGES CLIMATE CHANGE POSES TO AGRICULTURE
Economics: The effects of climate change on crops and livestock may force farmers to change the nature of their farms. The UCS notes that farmers may be forced to choose crop varieties and animal breeds that are suited to the new conditions sparked by climate change. Going in a new direction could force farmers to make potentially costly investments in machinery and other changes as they make the transition.
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It is no joy to me to sit On dreamy summer eves, When silently the timid moon Kisses the sleeping leaves, And all things through the fair hush’d earth
Love, rest—but nothing grieves. Better I like old autumn With his hair toss’d to and fro, Firm striding o’er the stubble fields When the equinoctials blow. ~Dinah Mulock Craik (1826–1887), “October”
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Prepare your home for a power outage (Family Features)
Understanding the distinction between these options will help any family determine which is the better choice for their home.
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. GEOGRAPHY: Mount Vesuvius overlooks which modern Italian city?
2. MYTHOLOGY: What kind of creature is half bird and half woman with an alluring song?
3. SCIENCE: What is a common name for iron oxide?
4. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of pastry is used to make baklava?
5. MOVIES: What is the name of Elle’s chihuahua in “Legally Blonde”?
• A portable generator is an immediate, but temporary, solution. A portable gas generator is less expensive than a standby unit and doesn’t require installation time. Its benefits have limits, as it can only power a few home appliances for a few hours before needing refueling.
• A standby generator with an automatic transfer switch provides a seamless and permanent backup power solution. It is professionally installed outside the home and can power more of your home’s appliances for long periods of time. Powered by natural gas or liquid propane, recent power management technology has allowed homes to still receive whole-house backup electricity, but with a smaller, more affordable generator than in years past.
With an emergency kit on hand and the right backup power source available, the frustration of weathering a storm can be greatly lessened.
7. LITERATURE: Prospero is a character in which of Shakespeare’s plays?
8. ASTRONOMY: How many stars make up the Big Dipper?
9. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is The Sunflower State?
10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Which is the only continent without bees?
Answers
Naples.
Siren. 3. Rust.
4. Phyllo or lo.fi
5. Bruiser. 6. Teeth grinding.
7. “The Tempest.”
8. Seven.
9. Kansas.
10. Antarctica.
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WAYS TO MAKE HOMES SAFER
Handrails, grab bars, nonslip stair treads, and many other devices can make homes safer for people of all ages and abilities. Outfit cabinets and closets with organizers that put frequently used items within easy reach. A sturdy step stool can reduce the risk of injury while reaching for items stored on high shelves.
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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
* On Sept. 21, 1866, H.G. Wells, pioneer of science fiction, is born in Bromley, England. In 1895, he published his classic novel “The Time Machine” about a man who journeys to the future. The book was a success, as was “The War of the Worlds” (1898).
DID YOU KNOW? The American Heartworm Society advises dog owners to have their furry companions tested for heartworm annually. Such tests can typically be conducted during routine preventive care visits to the veterinarian.The AHS notes that such tests are necessary even for dogs that are taking year-round heartworm prevention medications. Tests can confirm that such programs are working or indicate if they are not effective. The American Veterinary Medical Association notes that antigen tests are the most commonly performed tests. These tests detect the presence of adult female heartworms and they are typically highly accurate. If a test is positive, veterinarians may recommend further testing, including radiographs, a blood profile and an echocardiogram. Such tests can determine a number of things about the infection, including its severity. The AVMA also notes that the additional testing can help determine the best course of treatment. Cat owners should know that it’s more difficult to detect heartworm in cats than in dogs. The AHS indicates that cats are much less likely than dogs to have adult heartworms, making the disease harder to detect in felines. Veterinarians may recommend cats receive both the antigen test and an antibody test, which detects exposure to heartworm larvae. The AVMA notes that more testing may increase the likelihood of detecting the disease in cats.
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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Make sure you choose the right ladder. DIYers may spend ample time shopping for drills and other electronic tools and gadgets that are fun to use. But ample time also must be afforded to the type of ladder you intend to use on a project. Estimates from the West Bend Insurance Company indicate that roughly 90,000 people visit the emergency room due to ladder accidents each year. Never use a broken ladder or an aging ladder that’s uneven. In addition, do not use a ladder that forces you to reach far away. If you’re leaning while using a ladder, the ladder is either too short for your project or positioned too far away from the wall. The National Home Security Alliance advises DIYers to place their ladder one foot from the wall for every four feet it rises above the ground. Test your ladders for their sturdiness prior to beginning work so you aren’t tempted to use a subpar ladder.
livable if the climate within the attic can be controlled so it’s cool in the summer and warm in the winter. An existing HVAC unit needs to efficiently heat and cool an extra room. If it can’t, bills might spike because the rest of the home likely won’t be as comfortable, forcing homeowners to adjust thermostats to offset that discomfort. That also could affect the unit’s life expectancy. Before going forward with an attic renovation, homeowners should contact HVAC professionals to determine if attic spaces can be serviced with the existing units and ductwork, or if an alternative arrangement must be worked out to make the spaces livable.
Plan a day to shop local fairs, shops & stands
Crafts, jewelry and décor: Include a trip to a craft fair, where local vendors come together to display and sell their wares, on your weekend schedule. Handcrafted items make thoughtful and unique gifts, which can be tucked away for giving later in the year.
Booths at these types of events tend to be diverse. Spend the day strolling town squares or closed-off city centers, and you may find some handfashioned jewelry or home-crafted artisanal soaps. Those eager to enhance their homes’ décor may find unique items like painted signs, knit afghans and much more.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING VICTOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTIES OF ONTARIO, MONROE AND WAYNE, NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Education of the Victor Central School District, in the Counties of Ontario, Monroe and Wayne, New York, adopted on August 8, 2024, a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of said School District will be held on ursday, October 24, 2024 from 12:00 o’clock Noon to 8:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) at the Victor Central School District Aquatic Center, 953 High Street, Victor, New York, for the purpose of voting upon the following Bond Proposition:
BOND PROPOSITION
RESOLVED:
(a) at the Board of Education of the Victor Central School District, in the Counties of Ontario, Monroe and Wayne, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct improvements and alterations to various District buildings and sites (the “Project”), substantially as described in the plan prepared by the District with the assistance of SWBR Architects (the “Plan”), which Plan is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the District Clerk, including the construction of building additions to provide additional classroom, security vestibule, cafeteria and other space; interior reconstruction and space reconfiguration; improvements to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, mechanical, electrical, public address and clock systems; roofing replacements; gymnasium and cafeteria air conditioning installations; elevator improvements; toilet room upgrades; and the construction of parking, roadway, sidewalk and field improvements and refurbishments; the foregoing to include the original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus and ancillary or related site, demolition and other work required in connection therewith, and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not exceeding the aggregate estimated total cost of $99,419,031; provided that the estimated costs of the components of the Project as set forth in detail in the Plan may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District;
(b) that the amount of $9,752,445 from the District’s “2021 Capital Reserve Fund”, approved by the voters of the District on May 18, 2021, and that the amount of $9,974,787 from the District’s “2022 Capital Reserve Fund”, approved by the voters of the District on May 17, 2022, and that the amount of $8,704,629 from the District’s “Capital Reserve Fund-2024”, approved by the voters of the District on May 21, 2024, are each hereby authorized to be expended to pay a portion of the cost of the Project, and such expenditures are hereby approved; and
(c) that a tax is hereby voted in an aggregate amount of not to exceed $70,987,170 to finance the balance of such cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $70,987,170 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. Such Bond Proposition shall appear on the ballots used for voting at said Special District Meeting in substantially the following condensed form:
BOND PROPOSITION
YES NO
RESOLVED:
(a) at the Board of Education of the Victor Central School District, in the Counties of Ontario, Monroe and Wayne, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct improvements and alterations to various District buildings and sites, substantially as described in the plan prepared by the District with the assistance of SWBR Architects, and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed the estimated cost of $99,419,031; (b) that the amount of $9,752,445 from the District’s “2021 Capital Reserve Fund”, approved by the voters of the District on May 18, 2021, and that the amount of $9,974,787 from the District’s “2022 Capital Reserve Fund”, approved by the voters of the District on May 17, 2022, and that the amount of $8,704,629 from the District’s “Capital Reserve Fund-2024”, approved by the voters of the District on May 21, 2024, are each hereby authorized to be expended to pay a portion of said cost, and such expenditures are hereby approved; and (c) that a tax is hereby voted in an aggregate amount of not to exceed $70,987,170 to finance the balance of such cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $70,987,170 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.
e voting will be conducted by as provided in the Education Law and the polls will remain open from 12:00 o’clock Noon to 8:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. AND NOTICE IS GIVEN that all qualified individuals who wish to vote at said Special District Meeting must be registered and be listed on the District’s voter registration at the time of said Special District Meeting. Residents of the Victor Central School District who are registered, at their current address, to vote in general, county-wide elections and who have not had such registration canceled, will
be automatically placed on the District voter register and need not pre-register to vote in School District votes. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Board of Registration shall meet to prepare the register of School District voters and any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register provided that at such meeting he/she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or therea er entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting for which such register is prepared. Pre-registration of voters will be held at the District Office Conference Room, 953 High Street, on the following date:
ursday, October 17, 2024, between the hours of 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. e register of eligible voters will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District for five days immediately preceding the Special District Meeting, except October 20th, which is a Sunday. e hours for such inspection are: between 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M. on said days, and by prior appointment on Saturday, October 19th.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 2018-e of the Education Law, applications for early mail ballots may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk of the Victor Central School District, during all days in which the School District is in session. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than September 25, 2024 and by October 17, 2024, if the early mail ballot is to be mailed to the voter. If the early mail ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter at the Office of the District Clerk the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than October 23, 2024. No early mail voter’s ballot will be canvassed unless it has been received in the Office of the District Clerk of the School District no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 24, 2024. A list of all persons to whom early ballots have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk between 8:00 AM o’clock and 4:00 o’clock PM on and a er October 18, 2024 until October 23, 2024, except on Saturday October 19, 2024, by prearranged appointment and not on Sunday, October 20, 2024. A challenge to an early voting ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an absentee ballot.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in accordance with Section 2018a of the Education Law, applications for absentee ballots for voters registered for said Special District Meeting may be applied for at the Office of the District Clerk. Absentee ballots must be applied for unless the voter’s registration is marked “permanently disabled” by the County Board of Elections. Such applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before said Special District Meeting if the absentee ballot is to be mailed to the voter (October 17, 2024) or the day before said Special District Meeting (October 23, 2024) if the ballot is to be picked up personally by the voter. No absentee ballots will be canvassed unless it has been received in the Office of the District Clerk of the School District no later than 5:00 o’clock P.M. on October 24, 2024. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk between 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M. on and a er October 18, 2024 until October 23, 2024, except on Saturday October 19, 2024, by prearranged appointment and not on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualifications of a voter whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for the challenge.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Victor Central School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to District Clerk, Victor Central School District, 953 High Street, Victor, NY, Telephone 585-924-3252 ext. 1402 or email: goodberletm@ victorschools.org. e request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 o’clock P.M. on September 27, 2024.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Victor Central School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to District Clerk, Victor Central School District, 953 High Street, Victor, New York, Telephone 585-924-3252 ext. 1402 or email: goodberletm@victorschools.org. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application and military ballot by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at the address above. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 o’clock P.M., on September 27, 2024. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk at 953 High Street, Victor, New York. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on October 24, 2024 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 o’clock P.M. on October 24, 2024 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before said Special District Meeting.
Only qualified voters who are registered to vote will be permitted to vote.
BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dated: August 8, 2024
Maureen A. Goodberlet District Clerk
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Having Surgery for a Hernia Could Be Riskier Than Living With It
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 85-year-old man. I’m in good health, and I exercise and swim at the gym for 3 hours every other day. I am not overweight, and the only prescription I have is a nose spray. I do have mild idiopathic neuropathy, but I’m still quite agile and mobile. I have a hernia in my lower abdomen. I had one just like it on the right side that was repaired 35 years ago. My family doctor seems to think that having surgery at my age could be riskier than living with the hernia. The pain isn’t terrible, but it is frequently uncomfortable. Should I consider surgery? --
C.E.K.
ANSWER: You should consider it to the point where you consult a surgeon. The operative risk is relatively small, and despite your age, it sounds like you are in good shape. However, after consulting with a surgeon, you may decide against surgery. The most important factor is how much the pain from the hernia bothers you. In general, we recommend surgical repair for symptomatic hernias, as the pain tends to gradually increase over years. No surgery comes without a risk, and your family doctor is right that it is riskier to have the surgery than it would be to live with the pain. But the risk is not enormous, so if the pain is to the point where the hernia is bothering you a lot, it is certainly worth discussing the risks and benefits of surgery with an expert surgeon.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I saw a post somewhere saying that we should throw away all vitamins or supplements with magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide or microcrystalline cellulose. This means I would need to discard vitamins, antacids, and even my glucose tabs that I occasionally need for reactive hypoglycemia. Do you have any guidance on this? -- L.D.
ANSWER: In 1538, a Swiss physician with the pseudonym “Paracelsus” articulated the basic premise of toxicology: The dose makes the poison. This remains critical today.
Magnesium stearate is commonly used in food, cosmetics and medicines. It is generally regarded as safe at doses below 175 grams for an average-sized adult. A typical supplement might contain as much as 20 mg. It would take well over 8,000 doses at once for a person to reach a dangerous level.
Titanium dioxide is used as a food coloring, in sunscreen, and in medications like styptic pencils. It has long been considered safe in the United States and Canada. But its status in Europe has recently been changed, so it is no longer recommended as a food additive. The tiny doses of it in medications and dietary supplements are very unlikely to cause harm, but many manufacturers in the U.S. are beginning to stop using it, more due to perception than proven harm (which there is no evidence for).
Microcrystalline cellulose is simply an indigestible fiber source made from wood pulp. It is not absorbed. It is used in many foods and as a filler in tablets and capsules. You can also buy it as a supplement or use it as a thickener in cooking. I don’t have any concerns with magnesium stearate or microcrystalline cellulose at the kinds of doses used in pharmaceuticals and supplements. I also don’t have any concern with food-grade titanium dioxide as a coloring agent in food or supplements.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE
By Lucie Winborne
* The original time machine in “Back to the Future” was not a DeLorean, but an old refrigerator. According to HuffPost, “Ultimately, it was determined that it probably was not a good idea to use a refrigerator in such a manner as kids might want to reenact the scene.”
* Napoleon introduced brass buttons on soldier uniforms’ sleeves to discourage them from wiping their noses.
* According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the stickers on fruit are edible. We haven’t tried them ourselves, though.
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Plan a day to shop local fairs, shops & stands
Autumn is tailor-made for getting out of the house to enjoy the great outdoors. With crisp temperatures perfect for strolls or sightseeing and breathtaking scenery awash in bright autumnal hues, autumn landscapes make for the ideal backdrop for weekend plans, including shopping excursions.
Fall is a great season to enjoy festivals, farmer’s markets and craft fairs, as merchants look to liquidate inventory before they prepare for the rush of the upcoming holiday season. Cities, towns, hamlets, and everything in between will host their share of open markets and more with great deals to be had, and fall is an ideal time to visit local shops and stands.
Tom Gillette
A Lifetime of Fishing and Memories in the Finger Lakes and Beyond
BY SUZIE WELLS
The Finger Lakes region is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering breathtaking vistas, serene lakes, and an abundance of natural resources. With National Fishing and Hunting Day on September 28th, we celebrate the fishers who are part of this vibrant landscape, from seasoned anglers to those just dipping their toes into the sport. Among these passionate individuals is Tom Gillette, for whom fishing has been a near-lifelong hobby.
A Hornell native now residing in Honeoye Falls for nearly 40 years, Tom has spent much of his spare time (when he gets it) fishing in local, regional, and even international waters. ough he took a break from fishing when his five children were young, he has been back at it with a couple of friends nearly every weekend from “June 1st to when the snow flies” for the past 25-30 years, and he loves it.
“It’s something you can do your whole life,” Tom explains. “It’s not like other sports. Fishing is something you can do as a child and all through life. It creates great memories. I really enjoy it.”
For Tom, fishing offers a unique way to experience the outdoors, combining the peace of nature with a bit of exercise. A er 40 years in construction and construction management, fishing provides a welcome break from more strenuous activities like running and contact sports, he says.
Over the years, Tom has fished a wide range of waters, including the Erie Canal from Bushnell’s Basin to Clyde. He loves and frequents nearby Mendon Ponds and Boughton Park, but declares Canadice, Honeoye, and Hemlock Lakes as his definite favorite sites to fish. He has fond memories of encountering wildlife during his excursions, from otters playfully following his canoe the whole time they were out at Mendon Ponds to bald eagles soaring above them on Honeoye and Canadice Lakes.
In addition to fishing closer to home, Tom has ventured north to Canada’s Noganosh Lake, north of Toronto. Accessible only by a small prop plane, Noganosh offers “100 miles of shoreline, about five cabins, no cell service, few people, and 100% nature. It’s beautiful. I love it,” he says, clearly nostalgic for those peaceful, uninterrupted days.
Tom fondly recalls one trip when his sons, TJ, Jason, and Christopher, were teenagers, describing it as “the craziest three days, the most fun we could ask for.” ey spent ten hours a day fishing and making memories that endure to this day. One particularly amusing moment was when Jason wanted to bring back a complete beaver skeleton he found, despite the limited space on the plane.
And although Christopher hooked his hand with a treble hook that caused quite a scare on the secluded lake, Tom laughs it off now, saying, “We had a great time. Memories!” and he’d love to get his youngest son, Kevin, up there soon to experience Noganosh as his brothers have.
As much as Tom enjoys the personal peace and fulfillment that comes with fishing, he truly cherishes the intergenerational aspect now that he’s a grandfather of eight. He has shared his love for the sport with both generations.
His daughter, Katelynn, shares fond memories of fishing with her father, saying he “goes fishing for the peace of being on the water, getting exercise, and the thrill of catching fish, always wanting to catch the big one!” adding, “He is most patient out on the water and is always willing to set up fishing poles for the grandkids.”
Christopher raves about his experience on the water with his dad, saying, “Being able to spend time in nature with him out fishing is a positive bonding experience that brings us closer to nature and each other. Even if we aren’t always catching, if the weather isn’t the best, or if we’re being eaten alive by bugs, it’s easy to forget those things and look back fondly on the memories.”
With nearly a lifetime of fishing under his belt, Tom remains enthusiastic about each outing. “Every time you go out, you have the chance to catch your best fish,” he says. But even if he doesn’t land a record-breaker, he’s content with the experience.
Like many others, Tom noticed a surge of interest in fishing during the pandemic, as people sought out safe, socially distanced activities. With fishing, he says, “You can be as social as you want,” and fishing offers a perfect balance of solitude and camaraderie.
For aspiring anglers, Tom has simple but sage advice: “Make the time. If you don’t make the time, you’ll never have enough time.” A er decades of fishing, Tom knows that the real reward is not just in the fish you catch but in the memories you create along the way.
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Please Enforce Political Sign Laws
Many thanks to the lady on August 20th at Country Max who paid for my plant spray. It was very much appreciated.
Many thanks
Thank you to everyone who stopped to ask if I was okay after being hit by another vehicle on a busy road on the the evening of September 4th. Many thanks as well to all the first responders who helped keep both me and my dog safe and calm. It was much appreciated!
Local zoning law states that any and all political signage are prohibited to be displayed more than one month prior to its corresponding election. Yet we see political signs and flags for months and sometimes years, throughout our neighborhoods and roadways. It is not up to our neighbors to police these infringements. It is the duty of local zoning officials including inspectors and zoning boards. Please enforce political sign infringements as you would any other zoning code.
Mind your own business and Judge not lest ye be judged
My best friend of thirty years recently went through a divorce (I’d say sad, bitter, nasty, but all the adjectives seem obvious and unnecessary) and all but a few of her friends have left her, not wishing to “pick sides” or not wanting to be involved with either party for fear of contamination. Truly so many people are divorced nowadays, why does anyone treat another like a leper? She’s a strong woman, keeping her head high, trying to do her best for herself and her children, even as the world now seems so cold, lonely, and harsh against her just because her marriage didn’t last. Come on, people. Help lift each other up. Don’t tear people down when they’re already feeling so low.
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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.
GAS GRILL. Bring 2 people for pickup. 585-762-8936 leave message.
Antique wooden ROCKER, good condition. Needs TLC. Victor. 585-742-3687
3 to 400 car & motorcycle related MAGAZINES, ‘60s thru ‘80s. Pickup West Batavia. gennyman88@yahoo.com
Wurlitzer spinet PIANO AND BENCH, good condition. Canandaigua. You move. Text inquiries to 585-690-9916.
(2) TV STANDS. Corner unit (black) with glass doors and wood finish with storage. Very good condition(s). jilloha@hotmail.com
3 black wrought iron, 3 legged PLANT STANDS. Excellent condition. Pick up in Village of Phelps. dianejoset@aol.com
Deluxe padded toileting HOYER SLING by Patientaid. (Brand New) Weight limit 450 lbs. (in package) TEXT! 585-315-0563
Large quantity of PLASTIC DISPOSABLE BIBS. Great for messy dinners, i.e. lobster/clam bakes. TEXT PREFERRED. 585-315-0563
At least 4 full boxes of FLUSHABLE WIPES. Also 2 WATERPROOF PADS for wheelchairs (washable). TEXT please. 585-315-0563
2006 and 7 INDY 500 PROGRAMS in original sleeves. Also a 1994 Molson INDY PROGRAM. Pick up in Honeoye Falls. Danegperry@gmail.com
3 SCREEN DOORS, 32” x 80”, one vinyl, two wood. With handles and hinges and spring closer. Text only please. 585-578-5100
Motorcycle, car related MAGAZINES from 1960, ‘70s, ‘80s, some newer. You pick up. West Batavia. gennyman88@yahoo.com
Any SPORTS COLLECTIBLES, good pair of size 8/9 MEN’S WINTER BOOTS, Buffalo Bills WINTER HAT AND GLOVES, lightweight foldable RASCAL SCOOTERS. Call 585-415-8513.
LIFT CHAIR. Older, but in very good shape. Call before Noon. Batavia. 585-813-5325
(19) CEMENT BLOCKS - 7½” x 15½”. A mixture of 3½” and 1¾” deep. 585-200-2009
EMERSON MICROWAVE – Needs Cleaning. No Glass Plate. Rochester. 585-482-5832
Guidelines:
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
LOVE SEAT in good condition. Beige, light brown or tan. 585-507-8788
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
Cooperstown Dream Field TRADING PINS. salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com
Marie’s blue cheese GLASS JARS with lids. 585-813-7759
Folding GROCERY CART. 585-695-8565
RACK FOR CDs. 585-326-0426
PARTS for a 2007 Volvo Station Wagon XC70 model, a TIRE IRON, a JUMPER BOX BATTERY CHARGER, and a small AIR COMPRESSOR. 585-415-8513
CAT SCRATCHING POST or any other supplies for a cat that was dumped and had kittens. 585-739-1068
In dire need of: DOG FOOD, CAT FOOD, CAT LITTER, RABBIT FOOD and TIMOTHY HAY. holdfort@rochester.rr.com
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active senior living
Here’s A Tip
BYLINE: By JoAnn Derson
* "To clean the TV remote in my home, I dip a cotton swab into rubbing alcohol, shake off any excess and use it to gently clean the surface. I do this weekly during cold and flu season." -- M. in Minnesota
* To keep track of rolls of tape or other rolled items in your shop, hang a length of chain from two "S" hooks on your pegboard. ey will be readily accessible, and you can tear off what you need.
Hocus Focus
BY HENRY BOLTINOFF
PENFIELDPUBLICLIBRARY:
East Rochester Public Library
317 Main St., E. Rochester, NY (585) 586-8302
www.eastrochester.org
Mon. 9am-7pm; Tues.-Thurs. 9am-6pm; Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat 10am-2pm; Sun. Closed. (ERPL Book Nook:
open Mon., Wed. & Sat. 10am-1pm
Fairport Public Library
1 Fairport Village Landing, Fairport (585) 223-9091
AWA Communication Technologies Museum Two Hundred Years of Innovations
Hours are: Tuesdays 10am-3pm and Saturdays 1-5pm
6925 State Route 5, Bloomfield, New York 14469 585-257-5119 • www.antiquewireless.org
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TIPS FOR COMFORTABLE CAMPING
Invest in quality gear - In addition to the tent, campers will need a tarp/ground cover to place under the tent. This helps prevent moisture seepage from the soil. Next, determine how everyone will sleep, whether on the ground or in cots. Cots can be the most comfortable options, but they take up a lot of space and can be heavy to transport - which is less than ideal when backpacking to a campsite. Inflatable mattresses or sleeping pads can be used in conjunction with sleeping bags to provide a soft, cushioned surface. Some are affordable at $40 while others may cost as much as $300. Costlier options may be best for frequent campers.
Many apple harvests are still picked by hand.
VICTOR
ModelTrainDisplay- TWO DAY MODELTRAINDISPLAY:Saturday andSunday;October5and6, 2024.PresentedbytheGenesee& OntarioModelN-GineersClub.The ClubisbasedinMonroeCounty. TheClubwillbedisplayingtheir layoutconsistingofmany landscapedmoduleunitsallconnectedtoformalengthyrailroad system.Clubmemberswillbeoperatingthedisplayandcanprovide informationaboutthehobby,the displayandclubmembership.The hoursofoperationwillbeduring theregularMallhours.Thedisplay willbelocatedneartheFood Court,neartheformerLord& Taylorstore.TheClubwebsiteis www.thegoroute.org.
WEBSTER
ChristmasSale- St. Martin ChurchinWebsterishavingtheir AnnualChristmasSalethisNovember.It’sat813BayRoad.Thissale isverywellattendedbythepublic. Thisyearwearehopingtoadda fewvendorstothesale.Pleasejoin usonNovember7,8and9.Please contactDebat585-370-8697for anyquestionsoranapplication.
Vote for People’s Choice Award at the Scarecrow Festival Headquarters Li bridge Lane West (next to Royal Cafe)
$5 Pony Rides • 10am-2pm Kennelly Park (next to the Gazebo)
MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
* On Sept. 26, 1928, work begins at Chicago’s new Galvin Manufacturing Corporation. In 1930, Galvin would introduce the Motorola radio, the first massproduced car radio. (The name had two parts: “motor,” evoking cars, and “ola” derived from “Victrola” record players.)
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Meet Buggy
8-year-old Buggy is such a big help at pumpkin harvest time! She loves to cuddle, of course, have her picture taken!
Or, Mail to: PO Box 340, Avon, NY 14414. Pets will be published at discretion of GVPS.
STRANGE
BUT TRUE By
Lucie Winborne
* English philosopher Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626) is believed to have eaten a paste of ground pearls and lemon juice to cure illness.
* Speaking of pearls, the ancient Greeks believed they were the hardened tears of joy from Aphrodite, goddess of love.
* Fear of young people is known as “ephebiphobia.”
* The astronomer William Henry Pickering thought that black spots on the Moon were migrating insects.
PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Marzotta
TREATING A CAT’S INGROWN TOENAIL
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I don’t know how it happened, because I check and trim my cat’s nails regularly. Today, “Sparks” cried out in pain when I checked his right paw, and that’s when, on closer inspection, I saw that one of the middle claws had grown around, down and into the pad of his paw! How did I miss it? And what can I do to fix this? -- Sharon in Bennington, Vermont
DEAR SHARON: Cats are very good at hiding illness and injury. Plus, some cats have longer tu s of fur growing between their claws, and this can obscure nail problems. Add that to the routine struggle of trimming a cat’s nails while they wriggle and nip at you to try and escape, and it’s surprisingly easy to miss a claw or two.
Have a partner help you by gently holding your cat in a comfortable position while you inspect his paw more closely. Use a magnifying glass to get a better look at the ingrown claw. If the claw has not penetrated the skin of your cat’s pad -- it may be pushing against the skin -- you should be able to safely trim the nail away from the pad. Use sturdy nail nippers made for cats, and trim only a small part of the nail -- enough to release the pressure on the pad. Revisit the nail in two days to trim it back further, and monitor closely from now on.
However, if the claw has penetrated the skin, removing it can be painful and stressful for your cat. Make an appointment with the veterinarian, who will be able to numb the area slightly, trim the claw, and remove the part remaining in the pad while preventing infection. S
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.
On
Have Not Forgotten and We Will Never Forget
BY SENATOR PAM HELMING
On a sunny September 6, I watched my first grandchild – my granddaughter, Bristol – get on the bus for her first day of Kindergarten.
I was thinking about that moment as I reflect on 9/11. Because on September 11, 2001, I was my driving my own young kids, who were just about Bristol’s age, to school.
I was thinking about how the world changed for us and for our kids. How 9/11 shaped the world my granddaughter and my two grandsons are growing up in now.
We all remember it. A bright, beautiful, sunny morning 23 years ago. We remember where we were when news of the attack broke through on our television screens and radios. Social media, of course, was not yet widely used.
When I heard the radio reports in my car, I remember looking up at the sky – a picture-perfect day. I thought, this can’t be happening. But the images I later saw on television confirmed it. A staggering 3,000 innocent American lives taken. ousands more injured.
responders and members of our nation’s military, continue to put their lives on the line for us so we may live safe and free.
And to this day, many of the brave first responders who rushed into the burning buildings continue to deal with life-altering health conditions. Too many have died as a result. All have suffered.
Two days a er that first day of school, I spoke at the Patriot Day service at Bible Baptist Church in Williamson.
It was probably because I was in a church that I thought about Father Mychal Judge, the New York City Fire Department chaplain who was the first identified casualty of the September 11 attacks.
Father Mychal was tending to victims in the North Tower when he was hit by a downpour of debris as the South Tower collapsed. I’m sure we all remember that image of the rescue workers carrying his body from the rubble.
In a news story on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, one of his friends, Father Dominic Monti, said that it was still a very difficult picture to see. en he said, “It’s death, but it’s death that came out of love, out of service.”
Service. A simple yet profound word.
We honor the service of our firefighters, law enforcement, EMS, all the rescue workers of 9/11. e service of the men and women of our Armed Forces. We give thanks to those who answered the call to respond that day and to those who answered the call to serve in the months and years that followed.
9/11 inspired a new generation of service in our nation. ink about all those who decided, just days a er 9/11, to join the military, volunteer with their local fire departments, donate their money to support victims’ families, give their time to support non-profits.
One way we can continue to honor those who lost their lives is by showing our appreciation and respect for those who have taken a vow to serve us today. ese men and women, including our first
We can all show our respect and appreciation for them. In our neighborhoods and communities, in the halls of government, in our churches, in our classrooms, and at our dinner tables.
We Will Never Forget has become the anthem of 9/11.
Etched in our memory is the image of the rescue workers hanging the American flag and the banner that read “We Will Never Forget.” e photo taken of this moment would become one of the most iconic images in U.S. history.
And we will never forget. Just as we will never cower to those who attack our country and attempt to strip away our freedom.
We are strong. We are resilient. We are the United States of America. We are proud Americans.
To all of you who serve our community, please know you have my unwavering support and gratitude. I will never forget your sacrifice, your bravery, your commitment to serve others. Indeed, that is life’s highest calling.
To be a proud American is to never forget. I am proud to be an American.
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General labor skills with carpentry, insulation, and minor home repair experience preferred. Temporary hire with potential for permanent position.
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Who you know
Landing a new job is often about what you know, but getting a foot in the door is also largely influenced by who you know. Include any professional groups to which you belong or alumni associations. Who knows? The recruiter may have the same alma mater, and you can bond over your shared mascot.
WEBSTER CSD IS HIRING!
To see all openings and apply, visit: www.webstercsdjobs.org
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Job entails order picking with electric pallet jacks as the primary tool, pallet
and loading trucks. Must be capable of performing physical labor, lifting up to 50lbs.
is $18.90/hr to start on second shift, with the possibility to promote to a full-time position. Part-time associates have the benefit of flexible scheduling, available sick time and 401K plan after 90 days, and paid birthday off.
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• Paid Bus Monitor to Driver training available
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• NYS Employee Retirement System pension
• Health and dental benefits Visit www.webstercsdjobs.org or call 585-216-0205
Numerous studies have found that vacationing produces a host of health benefits. The ongoing Framingham Heart Study, which began in 1948 and is currently studying its third generation of participants, found that men who did not take a vacation for several years were 30 percent more likely to have heart attacks than men who took time off. In addition, the FHS found women who take a vacation only once every six years or less were nearly eight times as likely to develop coronary heart disease or have a heart attack as women who vacation at least twice per year. Vacations also have been linked to lower stress levels, as a study from the American Psychological Association concluded that vacations reduce stress by removing people from activities and environments that are the sources of their stress. Vacations can even benefit employers, as an internal study from the professional services firm Ernst & Young found that employees’ year-end performance ratings improved by 8 percent for each additional 10 hours of vacation time they took.
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