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Facts About February
Both January and February originally had 28 days. However, at the time, even numbers were considered to bring bad luck, so Pompilius added another day to January. However, February was left with 28 days and had long been considered an unlucky month.
“Hi, I am Claude Hopper. At the end of July I went to my current home as a foster through Headed For Furever. When my human Papa met me, that was it. I was not going anywhere. I now live with 3 cat sisters and my humans. My favorite things to do are to go for stroller rides and walking outside.”
Claude Hopper will have $50 donated to a local animal shelter in his name.
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What would we be without our friends? Can you imagine life without a shoulder to cry on as you reel from a bad breakup? Or a companion to hog all the junk food with as you watch the scariest movies while hiding under covers. Friends are the family we choose, and it’s time we pay this underrated relationship admiration and honor with a monthlong celebration.
How to celebrate friendship month? Have a friendship movie marathon! It’s time to turn on your favorite movies and enjoy the nal stretch of hot cocoa and weighted blankets with your besties. As you start this beautiful month of February and celebrate the spirit of friendship, end your nights with your favorite movies of the same.
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PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Mazzotta
Cats Can Hide Illness Symptoms, So Be Aware
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat Sisko became very una ectionate a few days ago. He hid under the bed or crouched in the corner of the living room and refused to cuddle. en I noticed when he sat in the litter box that he meowed as if he was in distress. I called the veterinarian, and they had me bring him right in. Turns out that Sisko had a urinary tract infection! He’s doing ne now, but I wanted to tell my story so that other readers will know that a sudden behavior change in their cat could be a medical problem. -- Kurt W., Parsippany, New Jersey
DEAR KURT: ank you for sharing! You did absolutely the right thing: You noticed a sudden change in your cat’s behavior, kept a closer eye on his activities and litter habits, and contacted the vet’s o ce to share your observations and get advice.
Cats are very secretive about their health. It’s an instinctive behavior that helped their ancestors hide from predators. So it is common for owners not to notice when their cat is experiencing pain, such as a sore tooth or an illness like a urinary tract infection.
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While the occasional hairball episode isn’t a cause for concern, there are some symptoms that should prompt a call to the vet for an appointment.
-- Your cat acts withdrawn, sits hunched over, refuses to play or be petted.
-- Eating or drinking habits change.
-- Litter box behavior changes: meowing, missing the box or noticeable diarrhea.
-- Grooming problems develop, or they have clumpy fur or irritated skin.
-- Physical symptoms: eye or ear discharge, strange breathing, unusual vomiting, lethargy or drooling.
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.
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Nicki is my Netherland Dwarf rabbit. He has a spacious apartment in my living room, and enjoys romps in the back yard!
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Facts About February
February was named after an end-of-year celebration called “Februa,” also known as “Februalia” or “Februatio.” Februa was a Roman festival of ritual purification and washing - a spring cleaning of sorts. This festival was later incorporated into Lupercalia, another Roman celebration that has ties to Groundhog Day. January was actually added after February and was named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and endings.
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Exploring Indiana Amish Country
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Brown Bag Tour, Shipshewana Flea Market & more Mackinac Island, Motown & Frankenmuth
June 4 to June 8 $1,175 pp/dbl
2nts Hotel ON THE ISLAND, Lunch at Grand Hotel & more NY City via AMTRAK – On your own
July 21-24 $650 pp/dbl; children rates available
Add on NY Yankee tickets and more.
The ARK Encounter & Creation Museum
Oct. 23-26 $925 pp/dbl. Riverboat Dinner Cruise & City Tour
New England/Canada Princess Cruise From NYC Via AMTRAK
Sept. 8-16 Features: 5 Ports of Call. Prices based on Cabin choice
Still to come: Sept. 25-28 Chicago via AMTRAK
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Loose advertisement pages from 1920s LADIES HOME JOURNAL magazines, 11”x14”. Many still with vibrant colors. Perfect for crafts/framing. Fairport: jvc45@aol.com
ZOJIRUSHI BREAD MACHINE. Model: BBCC-V20. With instruction booklet. Fairport: jvc45@aol.com
FIREWOOD - Two maples trees near driveway. Easy excess. You cut and take down. Cleanup not required: 585-538-9305
FINISHED DIAMOND PAINTING, Nightmare Before Christmas. You frame. Batavia: 845-309-9373 text only
TWIN SIZE HOSPITAL BED - like brand new. To meet at the storage unit in Farmington on February 4th. Text or call: 585-967-2413
BROTHER PRINTER, model MFC_L8900CDW. Touch screen flickers at times, prints well. Has ink in it and also has new ink: Meetu@twc.com
PET CARRIER for small pet, plus two LITTER BOXES, two small METAL FOOD BOWLS. Pick up, Fairport: Text only: 585-278-0445
Ten gallons ACE HARDWARE WOOD ROYAL solid color reddish brown oil siding and trim stain. Pick up, Rush: mrssiberfile@aol.com
WOMEN’S CLOTHING. Gently used. Size 2 / Small. Full trash bag. Name brands. Pick up York/Caledonia: mariab827@yahoo.com
PACK N PLAY: 585-861-0181
STERILITE TWO DOOR CABINET, still in box. Pick up, Brockport: 585-431-3177
Packages of Fit Right large ADULT DIAPERS. Unisex. 20 per package. Text or call: 585-356-3200
Three SNOW TIRES, 205-50/R17 on Wheels 5 x 114.3 bolt pattern. 80% tread remaining: rbacon2@gmail.com
EXERCISE BIKE. You pick up and move, Rushville: 585-554-7113 (no texting) Bag of GREETING CARDS for crafts. Fairport: 585-388-0318
NEW MINI BLIND, light gray, 23” W x 72” L. Pick up Batavia, text only: 845-3099373
4-drawer FILING CABINET. Penfield. phabes529@gmail.com or 585-953-0163 (leave a message)
Full size CRAFTMATIC BED. Newer mattress with stain. You remove: 585-259-2703 Working INCLINE TREADMILL: 585-519-7894
2006 TOYOTA COROLLA NEW CAR SALES BROCHURE. New condition. Will mail to you. Email: jclare01@rochester.rr.com
DOWNED TREES. You cut and haul away, Hopewell: 585-471-4447 WOOD from a recently fallen tree. You cut and haul from the back yard. Not pine: rmadier1@rochester.rr.com
White ADULT DESK. Henrietta. Call in the afternoon: 585-334-6388
VINTAGE LEGO SETS or PIECES! Can be newer Legos! Greatest Appreciation and God Bless! 585-590-7995
BABY MONITOR for kitty cabin and a CAT TOWER in good condition (prefer a large one): 585-637-0933
Any BOOKS by Arch Merrill or Henry Clune: 585-924-2651
LIFT RECLINER - must also lift legs. New or gently used: 585-719-7866
PORTABLE WASHER or OLD WRINGER WASHER that works. Thank you: 607-329-6086
BARN ROOFING and SIDING - aluminum or metal, new or used. Thank you: 585-861-0181
FOAM COUCH CUSHIONS, tan, or cream cloth for craft projects: s.marty.nary@gmail.com
COOPERSTOWN DREAMS PARK TRADING PINS for 12 year old granddaughter who will be playing this summer in the tournament: salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com
BASEBALL/FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL CARDS, 1950-1970. Will pick up. Located in Victor. What I canít use I donate to kids: 585-313-4131.
UPRIGHT FREEZER in good working condition for church group community outreach: 585-447-8452
Baby PACK N PLAY or PORTA CRIB, plus a PLAY PEN: 585-670-0719. Send photo to dajude03@yahoo.com
ALUMINUM RAMPS and PLATFORMS for Boy Scout Pack 39. Toy Train Box car construction project: 585-233-6143
TONGUE and GROOVE PINE for refurbishing interior of train car for Scout Pack 39. Toy train project: 585-233-6143
DIRECTORIES – Rochester and Suburban from 1900s to present for handicap senior project: 585-500-2588
DOUBLE or TWO SINGLE BEDS for husband who has cancer: 585-201-3161
MICROWAVE for senior apartments. 585-226-9221
VINTAGE SPORTS CARDS, 1980s TOYS/GAMES and VINTAGE BOOKS! God Bless and Happy New Year: 585-729-1259
REGULATION-SIZED FOOTBALL, used, but in good condition: 585-599-3490
KITCHEN TABLE and CHAIRS, LIVING ROOM FURNITURE. For Family Promise of Ontario County: 585-820-0211
FLAT SCREEN TV, over 40”, for Elks Lodge information screen. For Charitable Fundraising. Non-Smart TV is fine: tmcnelly2058@gmail.com
COMIC BOOKS & SPORT/COLLECTIBLE CARDS. Avid collector will pick up what you don’t want. Call or text: 585-260-0437 God Bless/Thanks
Single or full-size MATTRESS and FRAME, gently used: nharrison95@gmail.com
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Different Ways To Help Resolutions Stick This Year
Get support or talk it out. Speaking about what you are going through and getting reassurance from other people can work wonders to strengthen resilience. When the desire to quit sneaks up, you can consult with a friend or consider a supportgroup.Forexample,taking a group class at the gym may be a more effective motivational tool than working out solo.
West Winfield Fire Department’s $$$ Great Greenback Giveaway $$$
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Drawing Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the West Winfield Fire Department 373 West Main St., West Winfield.
HOW TO ENJOY A MORE ECO-FRIENDLY WINTER
Replace furnace filters regularly. When warm air has to work harder to push through dirty filters, the result is an inefficient system that consumes more energy. Be sure to check the condition of furnace filters on a regular basis and clean all input registers and output vents around the house.