FREE HOME ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS

The PathStone Weatherization Assistance Program is available for income-eligible households in Monroe County located outside of the city limits.

HEAP Recipients

Automatically Eligible Income guidelines are:

Family of 1: $34,224

Family of 2: $44,760

Family of 3: $55,296

Family of 4: $65,820

Funded by: NYS Homes and Community Renewal

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. TELEVISION: Which cable TV series features a character named Don Draper?

2. MOVIES: What subject does Professor Minerva McGonagall teach at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry?

3. HISTORY: Where was civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?

4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president had a sign on his desk that read, “The Buck Stops Here”?

5. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the world’s largest desert?

6. LITERATURE: What is the real name of the author Lemony Snicket?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What is the fruit that gives the liqueur creme de cassis its flavor?

8. MUSIC: What inspired the Beatles’ song “Blackbird”?

9. CELEBRITIES: What is singer/ actress Judy Garland’s birth name?

10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What are squirrels’ nests called?

MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel

* On March 1, 1966, Venera 3, an unmanned Soviet probe launched from Kazakhstan, collides with Venus, the second planet from the sun. It was the first spacecraft to reach the surface of another planet.

Plant A Tree For Successful

Visit a garden center or nursery and select a tree that will be hardy in your planting zone. Choosing native trees can increases the likelihood that the new tree will adapt to its surroundings. Also, inspect trees to determine if they’re healthy before taking them home. Look for evidence of root girdling, which occurs when the roots circle around the perimeter of the container and surround the trunk. Trees should not have any dead or dormant branches.

The DIY Network suggests locating the tree where it can thrive. This means selecting a spot that can make it easier for the tree to grow tall and wide. Avoid planting near the house, where roots can crack concrete or asphalt, and always plant away from underground pipes.

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL DRIVING VACATION:

Schedule a tuneup beforehand. Before departing, ensure your vehicle is in good working order to reduce the likelihood of a breakdown. Make sure you have a spare tire and tire-changing tools, just in case.

BEGIN PLANNING KIDS’ SUMMER RECREATION NOW

If camp seems out of reach, look into local summer recreation programs at parks or schools. Such programs may not be as extensive as those offered by camps, but they can quell kids’ boredom and keep children occupied during the day.

MARCH 15 ST. PADDY’S DAY CELEBRATION AT SEAN PATRICK’S

Featuring

April 6: WWII Museum Tour (Eldred, PA) and Beef & Barrel Luncheon (Olean, NY)

April 10-14: ARK Encounter, Creation Museum & the Cincinnati Belle Riverboat Dinner Cruise

April 19: Jack & April Together at the Studio at Cabaret B & Black North Inn Luncheon

April 20: Frank Lloyd Wright House Combo Tour & Luncheon

May 2: ‘Spring Fling’ – Lively Run Acres Cheese Tasting & Baby Goats, Seneca Lake Cruise & Luncheon

May 8-10: PA Dutch Country with MOSES Strasbourg Railroad & featured hotel, The Steamboat Inn

May 15: Mother’s Day Celebration – Ventosa Vineyards wine tasting and lunch & tour Seneca Falls sites

May 24-June 3: ALASKA CRUISE & LAND TOUR! Too many features to list... call for information!

June 19-20: PA Explorer – Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine Tour & Steam Locomotive ride, Rolling Hills Red Deer Farm & more!

June 15: Lockport Locks Erie Canal Cruise & Black North Inn Luncheon

June 21: Summertime Americana in Cooperstown – Sightseeing Cruise, lunch and BHOF or Fenimore Art Museum

June 27: Kenny Rogers Tribute Show at Seneca Allegany Casino

June 28-July 3: “Country Trails” Tour-Nashville’s Music Row & Grand Ole Opry, Conway & Lynn Tribute Show & much more!

July 17-19: Sauder’s Village & Farm Living History Museum in Archbold, OH

July 19: Fun in the Finger Lakes -Granger Homestead, Yacht Club Lunch & Canandaigua Lady Cruise

July 24-25: MOSES at Sight & Sound in PA Dutch Country

July 26: Little Women at Bristol Valley Playhouse & Avon Inn Luncheon

August 8-10: Cultural Boston - JFK Library, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Harvard Tour, Fenway, Cheers & sunset cruise!

August 9: Driving Miss Daisy at Bristol Valley Playhouse & Avon Inn Luncheon

August 15: Yakov Smirnoff Show at Seneca Niagara Casino

August 21-23: Pastimes & Pioneers – Daniel Boone Homestead, Colebrookdale RR Secret Valley Expedition & more!

August 22: Beautiful the Carole King Musical at Merry Go Round & Sherwood Inn Luncheon

August 28: The Underground Railroad Tour in Niagara Falls

Sept. 14: Old Fashioned Classic Country Music Show by Donna Minnoe @ the Golden Horseshoe (Moravia, NY)

Sept. 20: Law & Oiler Tour – Penn Brad Oil Museum, lunch & Elliot Ness Museum (Bradford, PA)

Oct 16-19: Ohio Amish Tour with the Farm at Walnut Creek, the Age of Steam Museum, the Amish Comedy Barn & more!

I hear the sparrow’s ditty

Anear my study door; A simple song of gladness

That winter days are o’er; My heart is singing with him, I love him more and more.... Oh, Spring is surely coming, Her couriers fill the air; Each morn are new arrivals, Each night her ways prepare; I scent her fragrant garments, Her foot is on the stair.

~John Burroughs (1837–1921), “A March Glee,” c.1902

NOW HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

* “Revive the look of indoor plant leaves by rubbing the leaves with mineral oil on a soft cloth. Just wipe nicely, and it makes a big difference. Through the years, I have used this tip for both my real plants and plastic plants.”

-- J.D. in Alabama

* Lime juice and vinegar both make good meat tenderizers. You can purchase tougher cuts of meat, season with spices and lime/vinegar and marinate for 10-15 minutes before cooking. It is a great way to ease your meat budget. Steaks are getting expensive!

* “To make onion rings easier to cut (less stinging eyes) and to have the layers separate better when making onion rings, I put my onions in the freezer for about 10 minutes before peeling. They don’t freeze, but they do get nice and cold.” -- O.F. in Florida

* Looking for a more natural way to clean? Here’s two for the bathroom: Clean chrome with baking soda on a soft, damp cloth. Follow up with vinegar for some shine. Spray lightly and wipe away with a clean cloth.

* “Men: Make your own aftershave. Thin a bottle of baby lotion with a little rubbing alcohol. Put in a hand lotion bottle, and use half a squirt. No sting, and soft, smooth skin.” -- T.G. in Illinois

* Add a single teaspoon of rice to the saltshaker in order to keep too many grains of salt from coming out at a time.

PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

Positive Reinforcement Will Nip Cat’s Negative Behaviors

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat Huey will let me pet him for a few seconds, and then he’ll nip at my ngers or knuckles. Am I doing something wrong? How can I get him to stop that behavior? -- Sarah W., Boston

DEAR SARAH: Nipping at your hand while being petted is a very common cat behavior (or misbehavior, depending on which end of the bite you’re on). It stems from instinctive behaviors that a cat learns from the time they’re born through adulthood.

Ideally, the best time to curb biting behavior is when they’re kittens, but not everyone has that luxury -- people who’ve adopted adult cats, for example, or owners who thought a kitten nipping their knuckles was cute, until that kitten turned into a full-grown, biting cat.

As you’ve probably noticed, yelling, “No” at a cat doesn’t always get the desired e ect. Instead, gently discourage this behavior. Pet your cat as usual, but as soon as he begins to bite, withdraw your hand and turn your body partly or totally away from him. You want to communicate that biting means he won’t get your attention any longer.

Another option, before settling in front of the television with Huey snuggled up next to you, is to smear a tiny bit of peanut butter or another favorite treat across your knuckles. Let him lick your knuckles periodically while you pet him. e instant he tries to bite, take your hand away. Essentially, you want Huey to not see your hand as a toy or an attention-getter. It will take a few tries, but most cats pick up on your intentions a er a while, so be patient and consistent with this training.

Does your cat bite? How did you solve it? Tell us at ask@pawscorner. com.

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