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THURSTON FIRE DISTRICT
Please take notice that the Annual election of the Thurston Fire District will take place on
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Between the hours of 6 & 9pm at Thurston Fire Hall located at 7475 County Route 333, Campbell, NY for the purpose of electing as follows:
“Two Commissioners for a 4-year term commencing on January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2029”. All duly registered residents of the Thurston Fire District shall be leigible to vote. Candidates for the district shall file their names with the secretary of the Thurston Fire District. Applications may be picked up at Thurston Town Hall, 7578 County Route 333, Campbell, NY. All applications must be filed no later than November 26, 2024 with the secretary at PO Box 207, Campbell, NY 14821 Josie McGuire, Secretary, Thurston Fire District
Dated November 12, 2024
Avoca Central School is hiring bus drivers!
We’re hiring talented, family-oriented people to work with us!
Minimum qualifications:
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OBITUARIES
e American Cancer Society says hospice care is offered by a team of professionals who work together to manage distress, symptoms and spiritual issues. Services also are offered to family members, including access to counselors and bereavement experts. Hospice workers help family members make decisions and plan care.
Hospice is a form of care, rather than a place. Saying a person is going into hospice means he or she will begin to receive this type of palliative care. While hospice can take place in a center that only offers this type of service, a hospice team can work in a variety of settings, including one’s home.
Many people receive hospice care at home. VNS Health provides care in spaces patients call home and says that hospice care can include administration of medications, arrangement of equipment (like beds and oxygen) and visits from a hospice care team. A hospice team may include nurses, social workers, physicians, therapists, and even clergy who come to the home to offer support and care.
Home hospice care begins with a team member visiting with a terminally ill person and his or her family. During a visit, needs will be addressed and the hospice team can arrange for desired services.
Members of the hospice staff will visit regularly to check up and make sure that any symptoms are under control.
Families are urged to do their homework to find the best program for their needs.
The sixth grade seemed to please him from the beginning: he went through a brief Egyptian Period that baffled me — he tried to walk flat a great deal, sticking one arm in front of him and one in back of him, putting one foot behind the other. He declared Egyptians walked that way; I saidif theydidIdidn’tseehow they got anything done, but Jem said they accomplished more than the Americans ever did, they invented toilet paper and perpetual embalming, and asked where would we be today if they hadn’t? Atticus toldmetodeletetheadjectives andI’dhavethefacts.
Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird, 1960 hospice at home e philosophy behind hospice is that people should be able to live as fully and as comfortably as possible through the last days of their lives, surrounded by loved ones and friends. Hospice treats the symptoms of illness rather than trying to be curative. Hospice also does not try to postpone nor accelerate death.
EDWARD CRANE
Edward William Crane born on 7/26/1946, died on 11/8/2024 peacefully with his loving wife and family members at his bedside at Strong Memorial Hospital after complications from COVID.
He was the son of Andrew and Dorothy Crane of Scottsburg, NY (both deceased); brother to Richard (Amy) Crane of Florida; Andrew (Diane) Crane of Mendon, NY; and Linda (deceased) (Jim) Culbertson of Dansville, NY. He had one stepson Mark Tremblay (deceased); one granddaughter Lauren Tremblay, Hornell NY; one great granddaughter Emily Hawley, one great grandson Jackson Winnans; also many nieces and nephews.
Ed and his loving wife Patricia (Tremblay) were married in Tokyo, Japan in 1980 and she still resides in Avoca. After graduating from Dansville High School, Ed worked at Kelly Brothers in Dansville, Gleason Works in Rochester, and Vital in Geneseo.
He then joined the US Navy in 1967, serving on three aircraft carries stationed in Japan; the USS Kearsarge, the USS Midway, and the USS Forestal. He was also stationed in Anchorage, AK and Keflavik, Iceland, before retiring with 20 years of Naval service from the Naval Air Station in Brunswick, ME in 1990 as a Chief Petty Officer. From there he and his wife moved to Wheeler, NY to retire where he took up working at Foster Farms in Wheeler along with serving as a Wheeler Town Assessor. Ed had a love for competitive target shooting, traveling from Pennsylvania to New Mexico to place and win multiple times. As always, whatever Ed did or wanted to do, he made sure it was done to the best of his ability.
Please join his family to celebrate Ed’s life at the Hammondsport Fire Hall on Saturday, November 23. Services begin at 3PM with a family style meal to follow, ending at 6PM.
Ed will be sorely missed by Pat, his family, and friends.
ROBERT G. “JONESIE” JONES ROBERT G. JONES
HAMMONDSPORT:
Robert G. “Jonesie” Jones, age 88, passed away late Sunday afternoon, November 10, 2024 at his home after a long illness. Born in Bath, NY on August 21, 1936, he was a son of the late Raymond and Anna (Lovequist) Jones. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by two brothers, Raymond and Richard Jones.
A graduate of Haverling Central School in Bath, Bob was employed for Taylor Wine Company for 64 years before his retirement.
He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in Bath and a former member of the Moose. Bob loved his 1930 Ford, playing golf and spending time at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He will be remembered most of all for being a great joke teller. He is lovingly survived by his wife of nearly 39 years, Barbara (Tack) Jones, who he married on Dec. 22, 1985; three daughters, Bonnie Hamilton (Lou Margeson) of Bath, Cindy Handley of Lockport, NY and Jennifer (Rob) Jenkins of Hammondsport; one stepson, Scott (Lora) Reece; as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Roswell Park Cancer Center, 665 Elm Street, Buffalo, New York 14203.
The Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, 35 Main Street, Hammondsport, New York is honored to assist Bob’s family with the arrangements. Online condolences or remembrances of Bob are welcome at www.bishopdesanto.com or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
HELEN GERYCH SLAYTON HELEN GERYCH
BATH, NY: Helen Gerych Slayton, age 91, of Bath, NY passed away on November 9, 2024 with family by her side. She was born November 2, 1933 in Cameron, NY, the daughter of Andrew Janick and Anna Kulig.
She is survived by her children, Cherie Gerych of Rochester, NY, Joseph Jr. (Deborah) Gerych of Ocala, FL, Rick Gerych of Bath, NY, Pamela (Anthony) Lisefski of Chenango Forks, NY and Betty, Donna, and David (Candace) Gerych of Bath, NY; stepdaughter, Jackie Slayton; grandchildren, Jason (Stephanie) Gerych, Shane (Heather) Gerych, Chad (Angela) Gerych, Ryan Gerych (Emily), Jessica (Jason) Yarrison, Vanessa Lisefski, Amanda (Kyle) Pospiech; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and sisters-in-laws, Barbara Janik and Olga (Carl) Savino.
She was predeceased by her son, Thomas J Gerych; husband, Jack Slayton; brother, Stanley Janik; sister, Mary Stewart; and Joseph Gerych, Sr. Helen had a wonderful sense of humor and befriended anyone she encountered. When asked how she was, she always responded “Mean and miserable”; when asked how she felt she would say, “With my fingers.” Mom was devoted to her eight children, always putting their needs before her own. She gave her love in many ways and touched many lives. In later years she enjoyed working at Murphy’s Lobster House, the Bath School cafeterias and as a housekeeper at the NYS Trooper Barracks in Bath. She was a member of Quota International of Bath.
The family would especially like to thank the staff at The Homestead in Penn Yan for the outstanding care and attention given to Mom throughout her several years of residence there.
CHARLES (CHUCK) LEWIS LEACH
CHARLES (CHUCK) LEWIS LEACH
BATH, NY: Charles (Chuck) Lewis Leach of Bath, NY passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on November 1, 2024. Born in Wellsboro, PA on December 23, 1955, the son of Elmer and Carol (Higley) Leach. He graduated from Haverling High School in 1974. He had been employed as a construction worker, heavy equipment operator, and truck driver and he retired from AL Blades after 20+ years. Chuck loved many things; telling jokes, making people laugh and smile, helping those in need, music, football, and Nascar to name a few. He attended Victory Highway Church, enjoyed spending time with his family, and was a friend to many.
He was predeceased by his parents; father-in-law, George L. Buck; brother-in-law, Bernard Buck; and former wife Judy Leach. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Buck) Leach; son, Kirk (Dystany) Leach; stepchildren, Marty (Jessica) Woodard, Chris Woodard, Valerie Roark, Regina (Craig) Hargraves, Rachel Parsels; sisters, Cathy (Dave) Emerson, Barbara (Art) Allison, Julie Amoroso; and brother, David Leach. He is also survived by his grandchildren, namesake Karson Charles Leach, Skyler, Chris, Hannah, Tayler, Oonagh, Ellie, Logan, Maddox, Aphid, Case, and Javen; great grandchildren, Bryanna and Christopher; stepmother, Lina Cardoso BL (Leach); mother-in-law, Lucille Buck; aunts, Carole Pennington, Joan Buck; uncle, James Cron; as well as several sister and brother in laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
A celebration of life will be held November 30, 2024, from 1:00PM to 4:00PM at the Hammondsport Legion. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
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RISK FACTOR FOR AFIB
Existing heart conditions: Heart valve problems; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is marked by a thickening of the walls of the heart chamber; acute coronary syndrome, an umbrella term used to refer to conditions in which blood supplies to the heart are suddenly blocked; and a history of heart attack are just some of the heart conditions that increase a person’s risk for AFib. Anyone with a personal or family history of these and other heart conditions is urged to discuss AFib with their physicians.
Calling hours were held on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Fagan’s Funeral Home, 31 West Morris Street, Bath, New York with a service there immediately following.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in her name may be made to the https://fingerlakesspca.org/or mail to 72 Cameron Street, Bath, New York 14810. Condolences may be made at www.fagansfuneralhome.com.
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Sandra Belle Layaou (Salisbury)
Sandra Belle Layaou (Salisbury)
HAMMONDSPORT:
Sandra humbly took the land of her Lord on Friday, November 1, 2024.
A Celebration of Life will take place at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Jerusalem Reformed Church in Feura Bush, New York.
Arrangementsarewiththe Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, 35 Main Street, Hammondsport, NY.
CAMPBELL, NY: It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Donald R. Wessels Sr. on November 12, 2024, at the age of 52. Donnie was born on November 14, 1971 in Sarasota, FL to James Sr. and Jean (Dixon) Wessels.
Donnie treasured every moment he was able to spend with his children and grandchildren. One of his greatest joys was fishing with them. He also took great pride in opening Fat Boyz BBQ Restaurant with his son, Rickie. Donnie was predeceased by his parents, James and Jean Wessels; his daughter, Elizabeth and his son, Michael.
He is survived by his long term partner, Hope Margeson; son, Rickie (Valoree)Wessels Jr.; daughters, Jessah (John) Kyllo and Emma Wessels, bonus son, James Margeson Jr.; brother, James (Lisa) Wessels Jr; sister, Wendi (John Wise) Hammond; and grandchildren, Elizabeth, DaisyLee, Troy, Delilah, Athena, Lileeonah, Luna & Benjamin. He is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.
Donnie lived his life the best he knew how and left this earth wishing that his children and grandchildren would find true happiness in everything they do. While our hearts mourn the loss, we take comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering. His family would be honored if you could join them for a Celebration of Life on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at the Campbell Fire Hall, 4797 Church St, Campbell, NY 14821. A dish to pass is appreciated, but not required.
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Town Of Wayne is looking for volunteers who would be interested in participating on the Planning, Ethics and Zoning Boards. Volunteers must be Town of Wayne residents.
All interested parties should contact Town Clerk, Angie Serphillips via email or at the town Hall.
Email: clerk@townofwayneny.com
Phone: 607.292.3450
Wayne Town Hall 9772 Silsbee Rd. • Wayne, NY 14893
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Christmas Spirit
Is it just me, or did Christmas decorating start early this year? It feels like the lights went up even before the last leaf hit the ground, but I'm all good with it. There's something so happy about the Christmas lights on the houses, the 'Tis the Season section in the paper, and seeing all the hometown events being scheduled. It might be early, but I can’t help but smile when I see our little towns getting into the holiday spirit.
Political Signs
Now that Election Day has passed, can people please remove their signs? There’s still too much political hate and some can’t control themselves. It’s time to move on.
Pepper Spray for unleashed dogs?
I live in [local county] and have horses, dogs and cats. Most people are considerate and follow the rules when using the public parks. Last week when riding, a loose dog lunged up, biting me and then biting at my horse. The situation was chaotic as the dog owner rushed at my horse while yelling (at their dog) who was nipping/barking at the horse. Off leash dogs do not need to be the problem they are. Follow the rules. Leash your dog. It’s that simple.
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RENOVATIONS THAT HELP SELL HOMES
Minor bathroom remodel: Remove dated wall coverings, replace fixtures, consider reglazing or replacing an old tub, and swap old shower doors for fast fixes in a bathroom. If there’s more room in the budget, replacing a tub, tile surround, floor, toilet, sink, vanity, and fixtures can cost roughly $10,500,says HGTV.You’ll recoup an average of $10,700 at resale, making a minor bathroom remodel a potentially worthy investment.
DID YOU KNOW?
Formal dining rooms were once a must-have in homes, but that popularity has waned in recent decades. Dining rooms were the spaces to host holiday dinners or family birthday parties. Slowly but surely, dining rooms became obsolete in modern homes that favored open-concept layouts. And in those homes that had formal dining areas, the need for home office spaces or playrooms for children saw many dining rooms repurposed. According to the National Association of Home Builders, 43 percent of millennials prefer the look and feel of an open-concept layout and casual dinner parties. However, even though dining rooms may no longer be de rigueur, designers are noticing an increase in clients requesting formal dining spaces, according to a report in Southern Living. Perhaps it’s a matter of open-concept fatigue. After spending a year or more during the height of the pandemic at home with few to no barriers between rooms, homeowners may be looking for homes that carve out niches for specific tasks (and privacy) once more. It may not be long until homes come back to including more traditional layouts with separate dining spaces to make hosting a little more intimate.
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All real estate advertised in the Southern Tier Shopper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, whichmakesitillegaltoadvertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.
All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunitybasis.
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Home buyers must confront a host of variables in the best of times, but in recent years buyers have been forced to contend with a real estate market marked by a significant increase in home prices. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the median home sales price in the third quarter of 2023 was $431,000. at marks a significant increase since the start of 2020, when the median sales price was $329,000. at 31 percent increase in a little less than four full years can be traced to a host of variables, not the least of which is the global COVID-19 pandemic, which officially earned that designation in early March 2020. But the rise in home prices is not as recent a phenomenon as some may think. In fact, data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis indicates the median home sales price rose by 576 percent between 1980 and the third quarter of 2023.
THE SWEET SIDE OF MAPLE SYRUP Maple syrup comes in different colors - There are four grades of color for maple syrup that also are known as classifications: golden, amber, dark, and very dark. The colors develop as the maple harvesting season progresses. Golden syrup is produced from the sap collected at the very beginning of the season. Dark maple syrup is produced later and very dark comes last.
WHAT TO GET THE SPORTS FANATIC ON YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING LIST
ONE THING YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT RICE
Researchshowsthateatingrice can help a person feel fuller longer. So those who eat rice arelesslikelytobeoverweight.
DID YOU KNOW?
Tickets: Perhaps nothing sparks sports fans’ passion more strongly than seeing their favorite team in person, and that’s even more true in a post-pandemic sports landscape. Popular sports like football, baseball and basketball have traditionally sold lots of tickets, but even sports like college volleyball and Major League Soccer have set attendance records since fans were allowed to return to stadiums after the removal of pandemicrelated restrictions. The demand for tickets to live sporting events has spiked as a result, and Team Marketing Report noted National Football League tickets increased by nearly 9 percent in 2023 and Major League Baseball tickets increased by 3.5 percent in that same year. Such increases have priced some fans out of the market, which is why tickets can make for such a great gift this holiday season. The gift of attending a game in person is something a loved one won’t soon forget. A TRADITION THAT MAKE KWANZAA SPECIAL
Retail sales during the 2022 holiday season inched ever closer to crossing the trillion dollar mark. Though total retail sales during the November-December holiday season fell short of National Retail Federation forecasts, the group still reported that sales totaled $936.3 billion in that period in 2022. Though a host of variables, including inflation, affect how much consumers spend during a given holiday season,it’s not outside the realm of possibility that 2023 could be the year shoppers cross the trillion dollar threshold. That would require an increase of a little less than $64 billion in spending compared to 2022. Such an increase is not unheard of, even in a single year, as NRF calculations based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate holiday season spending between 2020 and 2021 increased by just under $106 billion.
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Family meal: Feasting with family is a holiday tradition in many households, including those that celebrate Kwanzaa. The Karamu Ya Imani
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Sat., Nov. 23, 2024 @ 9:00am 3691 State Route 14A (Penn Yan-Dundee Rd.) Penn Yan, NY 14527 • (315) 531-8446
Selling at public auction numerous quilts, tops, wall hangings, fabrics of all colors and patterns, many different cra items, handmade furniture and many holiday type items. ere is plenty of parking and seating with heat under cover as well as a concession stand. Consignments will be accepted Friday, November 22nd, from 8am to 1pm and the morning of the auction from 7:45am to 9am. We hope to see you for a fun day to kick off your Christmas shopping!
To consign or more info, please contact:
FLPA Office (315) 531-8446 or Nelson Hoover (315) 536-8530 or Arnold/Alta Martin (607) 243-8941
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A TRADITION ASSOCIATED WITH CHANUKAH CELEBRATIONS
Playing dreidel: There are various stories about the origins of the dreidel, but historians say the first mention in Jewish writings did not occur until the 18th century. The four sides of the dreidel are marked with different letters, which in German are G “ganz” (all), H “halb” (half), N “nischt” (nothing) and S “schict” (put).This dictates whether the player who spun the dreidel gets all, half or nothing in the collective coin pot, or has to put in his own. Yiddish is quite similar to German, and the letters on the dreidel also correspond to the first letters of the Yiddish phrase “nes gadol haya sham,” which translates to “a great miracle happened here,” a reference to the Chanukah miracle.
ORGANIZE A FUN WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE
Invite participants to the exchange by explaining the rules and the expected amount of the contribution.
HOSTING THE HOLIDAYS WHEN TIMES ARE HECTIC
Keep it simple. Instead of a four-course dinner with gourmet fare, consider something small and easy. A gathering that’s not geared around trying to impress can ensure hosts have time to kick back and relax with their guests - something everyone can use during this busy time of year. Choose a theme, like hot cocoa and cookies or cocktails and charcuterie, so you won’t have as many tasks to tackle. Asking everyone to bring a dish also reduces hosts’ workload.
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Travel gifts: Grandparents may play an integral role in the daily lives of their families, but many aging individualsstillaspiretotravel,especially if they’re retired. In fact, a recent poll by RBC Wealth Management-U.S. found that 63 percent of individuals age 50 and older identify travel as an important retirement goal. Families can surprise grandparents this holiday season with a cruise vacation, money to book flights to parts unknown or additional travel-related gifts, such as new luggage.
HOW TO HONOR VARIOUS FAITH DURING A HOLIDAY PARTY
Let guests chip in: Extended family members and friends from different religious backgrounds may be proud of their faith and enthusiastic about the chance to share it with the people they love most. A holiday gathering is the ideal time to embrace this spirit. Encourage guests from different religious backgrounds to bring something that reminds them of their own religious celebrations. That can be a particular food or beverage, a playlist of holiday songs or a small gift such as an ornament to incorporate into holiday decor. Guests can then share as much as they would like to about their faith, including any holiday traditions that they typically engage in.
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But though his thought and talkwereallbookishandsmelt of the lamp, yet they were as racy with the elements of every-day life as they were flavored with the essence of all good literatures. The truth was, he lived two lives: one alone with his library, the other active in courts; the one led him in silence through the memorable thoughts and splendid epitaphs of the dead; the other in noise and confusion through the jealous heartsandsquabblingtongues and tedious narratives of the living. By both he educated himself... Edward G. Parker, Reminiscences of Rufus Choate, The Great American Advocate,1860
WHAT IS THE SIGN OF EXERCISE FATIGUE?
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PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Marzotta
Starting A Pet Sitting Business
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m 16 and love pets -- I have a dog, cat and an iguana already -- and I want to start my own pet sitting business. What is the best way to start? How do I get customers? Do I need a license or something? -- Jeannie H., Pittsburgh
DEAR ZACK: Pet sitting can be a great business to get into. Every pet owner needs someone to watch their pet from time to time: long workdays, vacations, illness and so on. However, it’s a business that carries a lot of responsibility. Being reliable is very important and is essential to building your reputation as a sitter that pet owners can trust.
I recommend a trial period first, with a couple of neighbors or your parents’ friends. is will give you an idea of what the job entails, how long it takes to care for each pet, and can open your eyes to opportunities. For example, a neighbor who works from home may not need a sitter, but their dog could use an extra walk in the a ernoon.
At the same time, study up on the requirements for running a business. Entrepreneurship courses are o en available for free through your local library or at the Small Business Association (where you can also find a business mentor).
Most states don’t have a licensing requirement for pet sitters, but you can get a certification through Pet Sitters International (petsit.com), or the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (petsitters.org). ese organizations offer a wealth of information -- including how to find clients. Most of all, have fun! You’re getting into this business because you love pets, and that will be a big factor in your success.
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: “It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.” -- Dale Carnegie
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Tonometry measurement: Glaucoma occurs when intraocular pressure is high. Some eye doctors will conduct tests to determine the
One way is with a non-contact tonometry test,which is a puff of air squirted at each eye. With applanation tonometry, the doctor first administers a mild numbing agent to the eye, and then uses a pressure-sensitive instrument to gently tap on the surface of the eye to get a pressure reading.A rebound tonometry test requires a handheld device that makes brief contact to the eye and doesn’t require local anesthesia.
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A cataract is a clouding of the naturally transparent lens of the eye that can occur as one ages. Natural proteins in the lens clump together and can cloud the eye. The National Eye Institute says most cataracts develop with age, as more than half of all Americans age 80 or older either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove them. But cataracts can occur for other reasons, such as after an eye injury or after surgery for another vision problem.TheAmericanAcademy of Opthalmology says cataracts can make it seem like a person is looking through a foggy or dusty car windshield. Everything is hazy, blurry or less colorful. Additional vision changes associated with cataracts include extra light sensitivity; seeing bright colors as
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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Blood Pressure Spikes Could Denote Labile Hypertension
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 85 years old and in good health for my age. I am an active nonsmoker, eat healthy, practice tai chi, and enjoy having many friends. I have no reason to experience extreme anxiety. Yet, for months, I’ve had unexplained blood pressure spikes.
The highest I had was 243/127 mm Hg, and this is when I called local EMTs who took me to the emergency room. I was given meds to lower my blood pressure, two electrocardigorams, and an X-ray. I was discharged after three hours and was told that my heart seemed fine.
I am now taking losartan and propranolol. I tried triamterene after consulting with a cardiologist, but I couldn’t tolerate the side effects. I occasionally use lorazepam. Today a blood pressure reading showed 197/100 mm Hg. Just the thought of checking my blood pressure spikes the reading. How long can I go on with these blood pressure levels? Can these readings be normal for some people? -- S.O. ANSWER: No, these readings are not normal. Since you say that your blood pressure “spikes,” I think you mean that most of the time, your blood pressure is normal.
The biggest concern is a condition where the body intermittently secretes substances that raise the blood pressure. This may be caused by a tumor called a pheochromocytoma. They are exceedingly rare but must be looked for in a case like yours, with sudden and dramatic spikes in your blood pressure. Your regular doctor or cardiologist will know how to look for a pheochromocytoma.
If you have a spike, a blood test will be dramatically elevated for epinephrine and norepinephrine. But if your blood pressure is normal at the time of the visit, a 24-hour urine test is done.
There are other rare causes, including blockages in the arteries to the kidneys and certain drug use, such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (very rarely used for depression) in combination with some foods. Cocaine use is another cause in a person on a beta blocker, like the propranolol you are on.
Even more likely is a condition called labile hypertension, where emotional stress leads to an increase in blood pressure levels. This is more likely for you because of the last thing you said: Just the thought of checking your blood pressure may cause it to spike.
Managing labile hypertension should be done by an expert. There are experts in hypertension who know how to manage very unusual cases of hypertension, whether they’re generalists, nephrologists or cardiologists. Your doctor may have already considered this diagnosis because lorazepam is often used for spikes, sometimes in combination with shortacting blood pressure medicines, like labetalol or clonidine.
Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to
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