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History Is Alive in Medina’s Hart House Hotel
BY SOPHIA KOVATCH
In its nearly 150-year history, the Hart House Hotel in Medina has seen all manner of people pass through its doors: high-end hotel guests and celebrity customers, hospitality staff and shirt factory workers. e building has changed hands in numerous business deals, recovered from a devastating fire, and has even been said to be haunted by a woman in white who appears on the stairs. Today, it’s owned by Andrew Meier, who purchased the building in 2005 and has spent years renovating it in a way that honors its long reputation in Medina.
e Hart House Hotel’s dramatic history begins even before it was constructed, with a local business deal that went a little wrong. “Hart House was built in retaliation,” says Renee Lama, author of Last Call: A History of the Service Industry in Western New York According to Lama, in 1874, a group of businessmen devised a plan to reduce local competition between the existing hotels and liveries in Medina.
One hotel and livery, Medina House, would be split up and the hotel sold off as commercial property. Another hotel/livery business, Bancro House, would close its stables. “ is would give Bancro House a boost in sales, as it was one of only two hotels in Medina at the time,” says Lama. “In turn, closing his own livery would help Gorton and Deuel, who owned the former Medina House livery. But that did not go as planned.”
Bancro House kept its livery open, going back on its promise to reduce competition with the Medina House livery. So Gorton and Deuel built their own hotel on the livery property in 1876. e building, intended to be a “first-class” hotel, was originally called the Gorton House. A local paper called it “the handsomest and coziest hotel in Western New York,” boasting a brick building with white sandstone trim outside and beautiful woodwork inside, according to Last Call.
(TOP) HART HOUSE HOTEL TODAY, COURTESY ANDREW MEIER (BOTTOM) THE CHURCHILL ROOM, COURTESY ANDREW MEIER
(TOP) HART HOUSE HOTEL AS NEWELL SHIRT FACTORY, COURTESY ANDREW MEIER (BOTTOM) WORKERS IN HART HOUSE BACK ROOM, COURTESY ANDREW MEIER
residents. Today, the first floor is commercial space, with the Shirt Factory Café, Newell Lounge, and Factory Espresso providing food and drink in spaces inspired by the decades the building spent as a shirt factory. e second floor became offices, and the third floor eventually became a boutique hotel, returning to the original use of the building.
Gorton and Deuel didn’t run their hotel for very long. In 1880, they sold the building to Elizur Kirke Hart of Albion, who renamed the building Hart House. Lama says, “Hart only owned the hotel for about five years, but the name stuck.” e Hart House operated as a hotel under different owners until around 1917, when it was purchased by Robert H. Newell, who used the building to run his shirt factory for over 80 years. Newell was known to have customers like Bob Hope, Dustin Hoffman, and even Winston Churchill. According to Last Call, each customer had a unique shirt pattern kept on file in the factory.
When Meier, a self-described “historic building nerd,” purchased the building 20 years ago, he was already familiar with some of its history as Hart House. Renovating the building in stages involved a mix of restoring what had previously been there and designing new elements that honored the building’s past while meeting the needs of current Medina
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Meier led the design work for each room of the reimagined Hart House Hotel. For inspiration, he turned to the stories of Newell Shirt Factory’s famous customers. “Once we researched and decided who the customers were, everything fell into place,” Meier says. “We didn’t design in the abstract. Each room is thoughtfully appointed with the building’s history in mind as well as a particular customer of the shirt factory.”
For the Churchill-inspired room, everything came together around a wall-sized paneled wooden headboard, with an ornate armoire, golden chandeliers, and Oriental rugs finishing the look, whiletheHoperoomevokesmid-centuryHollywood. Meier says, “So much of the ethos of this rehab is about tapping into its historical identity. We want guests to feel as connected to this place as possible.”
According to the Haunted History Trail of New York State, e Hart House Hotel “has likely had more souls tread over its threshold than any other building in town,” so “with [its] long, storied past, original floors, and intact historic windows, it’s no surprise that this building [may be] haunted.” Shirt workers at Newell’s recounted seeing auras of a woman in white standing atop the first staircase, hearing names called aloud when no one’s around, or hearing inexplicable yet purposeful footsteps bounding down stairs.
As far as the tales of Hart House being haunted, Meier says they’re “probably” true, though he’s never experienced anything paranormal himself. “I have never seen anything, though I’m open to it. But a lot of people have seen something.” While ghosts may not be guaranteed at Hart House Hotel, one thing is for sure: the spirit of its history is alive and well.
HALLOWEEN AND TRICK-OR-TREATING
Come October, people across the United States and various other countries participate in a tradition that has been around for some time. Trick-or-treating, which involves costumed children going door-to-door in the neighborhood asking for candy, is a staple of fall. While the exact origins of Halloween and trick-or-treating are hard to pin down, historians believe that Halloween came from a holiday known as Samhain, which ancient Brits and Celts once celebrated in recognition of the onset of winter. During Samhain, revelers believed that the world of the gods and ghosts was open and that these beings played tricks on the mortals. In turn, mortals lit bonfires and wore costumes so they would be unrecognizable to the ghosts. Unlike the lighthearted activities of today’s Halloween, ritualistic sacrifices and other more sinister events also took place 2,000 years ago on Samhain. Once Christianity took root in formally Celtic locales, the tide of Samhain celebrations turned and a focus was placed on celebrating the holy and dead in more meaningful ways on All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (November 2). In fact, Halloween, which comes from All Hallows Eve (hallow meaning “holy”), offered an opportunity to come together and pray, dress in costumes of hallowed saints and evil spirits, and act out the battles of good versus evil. Poor individuals also were known to travel to the homes of more fortunate individuals and receive pastries known as “soul cakes” in exchange for a promise to pray for that homeowner’s deceased relatives. The tradition of “souling” eventually gave way to trick-or-treating. History.com says it is unknown when the term “trick-or-treat” came into the vernacular. However, the phrase has at least been in use since 1951, when the popular “Peanuts” comics published a Halloween edition. The title “Trick or Treat” also was used on a Disney cartoon featuring Donald Duck in 1952.
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• CHRISTMAS, GREETING CARD FRONTS, FABRIC SCRAPS, SEASHELLS, ARTIFICIAL 7’ CHRISTMAS TREE, LIGHTS, and DECORATIONS. Penfield. 585-734-7978
• PANOSOL 2 and PANOSOL 3D 6” PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE with UVB LAMPS. Good condition. Hardly used. 585-356-8325
• Used Kohler TOILET, white, standard height. Excellent condition and flush mechanism. Pick up, Palmyra. 585-703-6115
• 10 BOARDS OF LUMBER, 2x6x12. Stacked and kept dry for 10 years. Penfield. Text 585-613-6548
• Many TO GO containers. Sturdy, clean. Good for picnics, holiday dinners. Shortsville. judya.robin@yahoo.com
• Old FOOTBALL TROPHIES. Manchester. 585-289-9408
• Nearly new BABY CRIB. Bought for grandchildren. Rochester. tom14624tom@yahoo.com
• PLAYER PIANO – In good shape with many rolls. Also use as regular piano. Good for beginners. Pick up Batavia. Text 585-297-8517
• BICYCLE - 26” Next Shocker, 21 speed. It has never been in the rain. Corfu. 585-762-8936
• 7½’ SKATEBOARD RAMP (plywood on 3’ wood base). Lima. 585-624-1741
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• 59” x 79” BOX SPRING. Good condition. Rochester. lsfdesigns2003@yahoo.com
• JIGSAW PUZZLES with 1-2 pieces missing. Good for art projects. Geneseo. ptviele462@gmail.com
• Vintage National SEWING MACHINE in cabinet with original attachments and instructions. Pick up Fairport. 585-223-0793
• Gently used RECLINER. Must pick up, Dansville. Call 585-728-2427
• 40” SONY TV (not a smart one) works great; will include Roku remote. Fairport. allentom322@gmail.com
• HP OfficeJet Pro 8035. Retired working from home office. No longer needed. Printer works well. Will need new cartridges. Canandaigua. 585-880-4958
• Emerson color TV/VCR/DVD Triple Comb, 19”. With Manual. Excellent condition. Canandaigua. jvo952a@outlook.com
• MAC 3516, 16” CHAINSAW, with case and gas can. 585-880-8250
• WHEELCHAIR for a Veteran. 585-377-0878 (no texting)
• WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA SET and nice BOYS CLOTHING 2T-5T. No texts. 585-469-1938
• Small FISHING LURES, HOOKS, and WEIGHTS. 585-978-9477
• WHEELCHAIR and Sports Illustrated MAGAZINES. 585-377-0878
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• SCRUBS, size medium and/or U of R clothing sized medium or large - for nursing school. lambselling@yahoo.com
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• Newspapers needed for a winter long project. Please call so I may pick them up. 585-737-7777
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FriendsoftheRichmondMemorial LibraryMonthlyBookSalewillbe heldonThursdayNovember6,2025 from9A.M.to7P.M.attheLibrary, 19RossStBatavia FeaturingalargeselectionofAdult andChildren`sHolidaybooksand DVD`s.andCivilWarbooks.
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AlexanderVolunteerFireDept. BandBasketRaffle -November8, 2025.BasketRaffletodefraythe costsofreplacingafiberglasssousaphone(tuba)attheAlexander RecreationHall,Rt.98.Doorsopen at11amwiththeDrawingat 2:30pm.FREEBandConcertbythe AlexanderVolunteerFireDept. Bandfrom2-2:30pm.Winnerneed notbepresent.
BATAVIA
2DWoolPaintingFlowersin Vase- Avibrantfloralpiececompletedinonesession.Allmaterials provided!DATE,TIMEOFCLASS,& COST-November5,2025,6PM8 PM,$50.00.Explorethemagicof woolpaintingandsculpturethis FallwithseasonedartistTerryWeber,whobrings15plusyearsof fiberartexperienceandalifetime ofartisticpassionandskillin paintingandothermedia.Minimumage:14+.Minimumparticipate5maximum12.GOART!,201 E.MainSt.,Batavia.Toregister pleasevisithttps://goart.org/fallthemed-fiber-painting-with-terryweber/
SaturdayMorningCoffeehouse MusicSeries- October25,1012pm,GOART!201EastMain Street,Batavia.SaturdayMorning CoffeehouseSeries@GOART! hostedbyHenryGrace,featuring DavidHolnbeckandMike Whyman.
BobbyJoValentine- BobbyJo Valentine’smusicexistsoutsidethe linesofanygenre,butthemusic’s thoughtful,spiritfocusedlyricsand catchymelodiesreachlisteners acrossallwalksoflife.Thepoetic natureandspiritualfocusofhis storiesandsongshasresultedin notableawardsandagrowing, loyalfollowingaroundthecountry. He’sfoundavoicewithoriginal, hopefulsongsaboutthegentle everydayspiritualawakeningsofan openheartedlife.Youcanhearmusic,watchperformances,andget informationoncatchingashowat www.bobbyjovalentine.com.October29,7-8:30pm,BataviaFirst PresbyterianChurch,300E.Main Street,Batavia.https://fpcbatavia. org/event/bobby-jo-valentine/
AnnualHolidayWreathSaleGrandViewCemetery,Rte.33, BataviaisholdingitsannualHoliday WreathSale.Wreathsare approximately24incheswithared bow,berriesandpinecones.These wreathscanbeforyourdoororfor agraveofalovedone.Pickupwill beSaturday,November29thand Sunday,November30thatthe CemeteryMaintenanceGarage from11am-1pm.Wreathsare$30. Toorderwreathspleasecall 343-0877(Joyce)or993-1317(Office)byNovember1st.Allproceeds willgotowardscemeterymaintenance.
DementiaRespiteCare- October 27,10:30am-2:30pm,300E.Main St.,Batavia.Monthlycommunity respiteservicesoffersocial companionship,meaningfulactivities,andactiveengagementfor individualslivingwithdementia. Theyalsoprovideasafeplaceto connectwithothersfacingasimilar journey,makenewfriends,and unwind.Forcarepartners,these programsoffertimetoenjoyvisits withfriends,tendtoyourown healthneeds,andre-charge.
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WonderHour- Childreninpreschoolthrough5thgradeareinvitedtojoinusforWonderHouron thefirstSundayofeachmonthat 9am!TheWonderHourisaspecial timeforchildrentoexploreaBible storyandrespondtoitthrough fun,interactivediscoverycenters. BataviaFirstPresbyterianChurch, 300E.MainSt.,Batavia.
MakingthePastaPresent- Very fewofushavethegoodfortuneto makeitthroughourchildhood withoutsomelevelofwounding. Whetheritwasaparent,asibling, ateacher,orareligiousfigure; mostofushavehadtheunfortunateexperienceofbetrayal,disrespect,physicaloremotionalinjury.EnergyMedicineoffers powerfulwaystounwindthese lifelongpatterns-tofreeusfrom theburdensofourhistoryand openuptolifeinallitsbeauty,and moreimportantly,allofourbeauty. November8,10-3:30pm,Batavia FirstPresbyterianChurch,300E. MainSt.,Batavia.
ArcGLOWFallBasketRaffle(Friday,November7andSaturday, November8)ArcGLOWisholding itsAnnualBasketRaffleFundraiser attheArcCommunityCenter,38 WoodrowRoad,Batavia.Therewill beover150baskets!Hoursare November7fromnoonto6:30pm andNovember8from10amto 1:30pmwithbasketdrawings beginningat1:30pm.Soupand grilledcheesewillbeavailablefor purchaseonSaturday!Ifyouhavea basketyouwouldliketodonate, pleaseemailpr@arcglow.org.Arc Glowislookingforwardtoseeing youatthisfun,fallevent!
RotaryClubofBataviaTrickor Trot5k- Afunrace/walkevent throughthecemeteriesofBatavia, NYstartingatDeWittRecreational Park,October25at4pm.Thisisa costumeeventandwillhavea hauntedsection!WearyourfavoriteHalloweencostumeandcome outforafuntime.Afunfamilyfriendlyevent.Adults-$35.00, Children12andUnder-Free.MonsterMilekidsfunrun!TheMonster Mileisonelaparoundthe sandwash!Joinusforthisfreekids event,ages12andyounger. BracketsandAwards-TopMale andFemaleFinishers.Top3byage bracket.Bestcostume.https:// runsignup.com/Race/NY/Batavia/ BataviaTrickorTrot5k
LGBTQ+YouthDrop-InCenter: Joinourwelcomingandaffirming after-schoolspaceforLGBTQ+ youth(ages12-18)andtheirallies toconnect,unwind,andjustbe themselves.Weofferamixoffun activities,creativeprojects,and peer-ledsocialandemotionalsupport,allinaspacewhereeveryone isvaluedandcelebrated.Whether you’relookingforaplacetorelax, makenewfriends,ortalkthrough life’schallengeswithotherswho understand,you’llfindasupportive communityhere.Plus,thereare alwaysplentyofsnacks!Nojudgment.Nopressure.Justasafe spacetobeyou.Free. Homeschoolersencouragedtojoin! Formoreinformationgotowww. glowout.orgoremailSaraat svacin@glowout.org.
VFWPost1602HalloweenParty - OnSaturday,October25,2025 theVFWPost1602,25EdwardsSt, BataviaishostingaHalloween Party.Foodwillbeservedfrom 4:30-6PM.MusicbyTheFront PorchPickersfrom6PM-9PM. Costumesoptional.Adultsonly. DownSyndromeParentGroup BasketGaloreEvent -Friday, October24from4pmto7pm& Saturday,October2511amto4pm attheBataviaFirstUnitedMethodistChurch,8221LewistonRd., Batavia.$5.00TicketSheets-We haveahugevarietyofbaskets& giftcards!Ticketswillbepulledat 4pm-Donotneedtobepresentto win!LiveAuctionstarts@6pmFreeAdmission.Yoursupportis greatlyappreciated!
CommunityHarvest& ThanksgivingPrayerServiceJoinfourareachurchesfora heartfeltserviceofprayerand thanksgivingaswehonortheclose oftheharvestseasonandrecognizethegiftsofourlocalcommunity.Wegathertoexpressourdeep gratitudeforthebountyoftheland andforthededicationofthepeoplewhobringtheharvesttoour tables.HeldNovember3,12pm.St JamesEpiscopalChurch,405E. MainSt.,Batavia.https:// fpcbatavia.org/
GeneseeCountyYMCA-Trunk orTreat! FreeEntry.Friday,October24th,6pm-8pmattheGenesee CountyYMCA,211E.MainSt., Batavia.RSVP:bdemichel@ glowymca.org SoulSanctuary- JoinusforSoul Sanctuary,amonthlygatheringdesignedtohelpyoureconnectwith yourinnerselfandfindadeeper senseofwell-being.November3, 6:30pm,BataviaFirstPresbyterian Church,300E.MainStreet,Batavia.https://fpcbatavia.org/
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FirstGenerationCollegeStudentCelebration- Music-PrizesGames-FoodHelpuscelebrateFirst GenerationCollegeweekwitha carnivalthemedevent!Presented by:TRIOAdultEducationalOpportunityCenterandGenesee CommunityCollege.Fundedby: FirstGenForward,TIAA,Council forOpportunityinEducation. November5,3-6pm,WilliamStuart Forum,GeneseeCommunityCollege,1CollegeRoad,Batavia.
GeneseeCountyYMCA-HalloweenParty! You’reinvitedtoa HalloweenParty!HeldFriday,October24th,6pmattheGenesee CountyYMCA,211E.MainSt., Batavia.http://www.glowymca.org
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HarvestFestival -TheBergen EvangelicalPresbyterianChurchis hostinga,freetoall,HarvestFestivalonOctober31stfrom6-8pm. Therewillbegames,candy,firepit, facepainting,pumpkindecorating, and(ofcourse)donuts,cider&hot coco!Kidsofanyagearewelcome. 38SouthLakeAve,Bergen.We hopetoseeyouthere!
CORFU
TakeoutPorkDinner-Sunday, October26th, 11:30tillsoldoutat theCorfuGrangeHall,71Allegany Rd.,Corfu.TakeoutOnly.Cost $15.Includespork,mashedpotatoes&gravy,stuffing,squashand applesauce.Pleasebringanitemof non-perishablefoodfortheCorfu FoodPantry.
PembrokeHistoricalSociety is pleasedtoannouncethatGregory Kinalwillgiveaprogramon FranklinDelanoRooseveltat 7:00pmonWednesdayNovember 5.MeetingisatthePembroke TownHall,cornerofRoutes5and 77inPembroke.FormoreinformationpleasecontactTrudyKutterat 585-599-3302.
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HamSteakandScallopedPotato Dinner attheElbaUnitedMethodistChurch,8ChapelStreetin Elba.Thedinnerwillbeheldon Saturday,November1stwithservingfrom4to6:30PM.Costis$15 foradults,$8forunder12andfree tounder5.Dinnerwillinclude ham,scallopedpotato,vegetable, applesauce,roll,dessertandbeverage.Takeoutsavailable.There willbeaBakeSaleduringthe dinner.Ifquestions,call757-2224.
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RummageSale atParmaGreece UnitedChurchofChrist,1211 ManitouRoadattheLattaRoad intersection,onFriday,November 7,andSaturday,November8,from 9a.m.to4p.m.eachday.Avariety ofitemswillbeavailable,allpriced tosell.StartingatnoononSaturday,largeritemswillbehalfprice, andtherewillbea$5bagsale.Pay only$5forwhateveryoucanstuff inapapergrocerybag.Therewill alsobeabakedfoodsale,aswell assnacks,beverages,andhotdogs forlunch.Forinformation,call 585-392-6120,visit parmagreeceucc.org,orfindthem onFacebook(ParmaGreeceUCC).
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Maryland...AHavenforHorsesCostumeParty&Fundraiser hostedbyTracyB’s,8041E.Main Road,Leroy.Saturday,October25, 2025,5to9PM.BasketandBig TicketRaffles.MusicbyDJJimmy... prizesforbestcostumes.Allproceedsgotothehorses,providing hay,feed,andotheritemsneeded forthewintermonths.
OAKFIELD
Yoga -EveryWednesdayfrom 6:00p.m.to7:00p.m.Opentoall! Allequipmentisprovided!NoRegistrationRequired!Walkinandjoin us!HeldatTheGOOSECommunity Center,33SouthMainStreet,Oakfield.http://www. warriorhouseofwny.com
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...I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house. So I have spent almost all the daylighthoursintheopenair.
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55+SeniorLuncheon- Joinuson Thursday,October30that 11:30amatthePavilionFireHall. Pleasebringyourplate,utensils, drinkanddishtopass.Desserts furnished.EverySeniorinsurroundingareasarewelcome.
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My Cat has become a picky eater
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat “Jonesy” is 11 years old and has suddenly become a very picky eater. He is barely touching his dry kibble, and he will only eat canned pate or fresh chicken, shredded very fine. Is this something to be concerned about? -- Martha Y., Tallahassee, Florida
DEAR MARTHA: Sudden, unexplained changes in a cat’s behavior -- especially around food -- often signal a change in their health. Call the veterinarian and describe your cat’s symptoms; the vet will likely ask you to bring Jonesy in for a look.
One possible cause is a dental infection. After age 4, more than half of cats begin to experience some degree of dental problems, like gingivitis, tooth infections and tooth resorption. Symptoms of dental disease include bad breath, excessive drooling, blood-tinged saliva, pawing at the face, dropping food from the mouth, lack of appetite and several more -- all requiring a visit to the vet.
Your cat’s vet will give him a complete physical exam to determine if something else is causing his lack of appetite, and will take a close look at his teeth. X-rays may be ordered to determine the extent of the problem.
If Jonesy’s issue is an infection, antibiotics will be prescribed. If a tooth is involved, the vet will probably recommend pulling it; this is done under anesthesia, and will provide so much relief to your cat.
Once your cat has recovered,the vet will likely set up a toothbrushing routine -- a finger brush and flavored toothpaste made just for cats work best. They may recommend a dry cat food that helps fight plaque buildup. There are many more preventive treatments available for pets today than in the past, so ask your vet how you can keep Jonesy happy and healthy through his senior years.
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CHICKEN BARBECUE
Chicken, salt potatoes, cole slaw, cookie, dinner roll and butter.
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Halloween is certainly known for the spooky decorations that adorn homes and for the creative costumes children put on to canvas the neighborhood.But for many youngsters,Halloween is all about the candy. In just a few hours,trick-or-treaters can accumulate a substantial amount of assorted chocolates, confections and other sweet treats. Once everyone has had their fill of their favorite items, candy often gets relegated to a giant bowl on the kitchen table, where it beckons each resident who passes by.
Rather than submitting to the call of the candy and sacrificing your dental health as a result, enterprising individuals can repurpose that leftover Halloween candy.
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It’s impossible to say exactly what’s going on, but lately there are problems with our food supply, one after the other. Listeria and salmonella are at the top of the list.
Listeria shows up in water, waste and the soil and ends up in our meat, fresh produce and dairy products.
Some say the rising number of cases of listeria are because we’re eager to grab ready-to-eat foods like deli meats. Others point to better detection methods that find listeria during inspections. One big concern, however, is that cold doesn’t kill listeria. Even if it’s stored in the cold (or even frozen), it doesn’t die.
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When it comes to salmonella, expert fingers want to point to climate change because warm temperatures help salmonella grow. But there is also the problem of large farming facilities where a single sick animal can infect the rest.
But no matter the reason for the increases and their sources, we seniors need to be especially careful. A bad case of listeria or salmonella can put us in the hospital.
What can we do to avoid problems with food contamination?
With salmonella, wash your fruit and vegetables. Cook foods to the correct temperature, especially eggs, meat and poultry. Invest in a thermometer to keep an eye on the temperature in the refrigerator.
Listeria is tougher. Unfortunately, hygiene is part of the problem. The contamination can start at the location where the food is produced -- and spread around the deli counter if slicers aren’t washed correctly. Once we have that lunch meat at home, we need to heat it to a high enough temperature. Which means it’s not safe to just grab a few slices of cold lunch meat to make a sandwich.
Besides being cautious, pay attention to food recalls.You can sign up for email alerts at www.FoodSafety.gov, www.recalls.gov, www. fda.gov and www.fsis.usda.gov.
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Black cats once became so highly valued that some people could not afford to have them. That’s because fishermen and their wives saw black cats as good luck. Cats were even allowed to ride aboard ships. Not only could they catch errant rodents, but also they may have been charms for safe travels.
LEAVES
By Douglas W Williams
somer-saulters and tumblers bright lemon and brown loop-de-loopers and flyers pumpkin spice floating down
zig-zaggers and taggers tan peppered and yellow racers and divers streak painted and mellow
leap-froggers and gliders chocolate and cream floaters and dri ers a strawberry dream
sailors and darters bright lemon and red gliders and dancers meringue and brown bread
I watch as they frolic through glittering sun colliding and zooming in splendorous fun
I feel in the moment a joy in my heart each leaf is an emblem a color-filled art!
today I’ve been blessed with laughter and zeal the world has no sadness when truth is revealed
STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY COURT, GENESEE COUNTY
In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens by Proceeding In Rem pursuant to Article Eleven of the Real Property Tax Law by the City of Batavia, New York
PETITION AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
Index No.:
e above-captioned proceeding is hereby commenced to enforce the payment of delinquent taxes or other lawful charges which have accumulated and become liens against certain property. e parcels to which this proceeding applies are identified on Schedule A of this Petition, which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof. is document serves both as a Petition of Foreclosure and a Notice of Foreclosure for purposes of this proceeding.
Effect of filing: All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in this petition are hereby notified that the filing of this petition constitutes the commencement by the Tax District of a proceeding in the court specified in the caption above to foreclosure each of the tax liens therein described by a foreclosure proceeding in rem.
Nature of proceeding: is proceeding is brought against the real property only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in this petition. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes or other legal charges or any part thereof.
Persons affected: is notice is directed to all persons owning or having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in this petition. Such persons are hereby notified further that a duplicate of this petition has been filed in the office of the Enforcing Officer of the Tax District and will remain open for public inspection up to and including the date specified below as the last day for redemption.
Right of redemption: Any person having or claiming to have an interest in any such real property and the legal right thereto may on or before said date redeem the same by paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens thereon, including all interest and penalties and other legal charges which are included in the lien against such real property, computed to and including the date of redemption. Such payments shall be made to Heidi J. Parker, City of Batavia Clerk/Treasurer at City Hall, Clerk’s Office, One Batavia City Centre, Batavia, New York 14020. In the event that such taxes are paid by a person other than the record owner of such real property, the person so paying shall be entitled to have the tax liens affected thereby satisfied of record.
Last day for redemption: e last day for redemption is hereby fixed as the 14th day of November, 2025.
Service of answer: Every person having any right, title or interest in or lien upon any parcel of real property described in this petition may serve a duly verified answer upon the attorney for the Tax District setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such answer must be filed in the Office of the County Clerk and served upon the attorney for the Tax District on or before the date above mentioned as the last day for redemption.
Failure to redeem or answer: In the event of failure to redeem or answer by any person having the right to redeem or answer, such person shall be forever barred and foreclosed of all his or her right, title and interest and equity of redemption in and to the parcel described in this petition and a judgment in foreclosure may be taken by default.
Dated: July , 2025
State of New York ) County of Genesee ) ss
Enforcing Officer:
Heidi J. Parker City of Batavia Clerk/Treasurer
I, Heidi J. Parker, being duly sworn, depose and say: I am the Enforcing Officer for the City of Batavia, New York. I have read this Petition which I have signed, and I am familiar with its contents. e contents of this Petition are true to the best of my knowledge, based upon the records of the City of Batavia I do not know of any errors or omissions in this Petition.
Heidi J. Parker
Sworn before me this day of July, 2025.
Notary Public
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GEORGE S.VAN NEST, ESQ.
Attorneys for the City of Batavia
701 Seneca Street, Suite 750
Buffalo, New York 14210 • (716) 855-1111
STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY COURT, GENESEE COUNTY
In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens by Proceeding In Rem pursuant to Article Eleven of the Real Property Tax Law by the City of Batavia, New York
TAX ENFORCEMENT NOTIFICATION
Index No.:
e above-captioned proceeding is hereby commenced to enforce payment of delinquent taxes or other lawful charges which have accumulated and become liens against certain property.
You are presumed to own or have a legal interest in one or more of the parcels of real property described on the enclosed petition of foreclosure.
A proceeding to foreclose on such property based upon the failure to pay real property taxes has been commenced. Foreclosure will result in the loss of ownership of such property and all rights in that property.
To avoid loss of ownership or of any other rights in the property, all unpaid taxes and other legal charges must be paid prior to November14,2025 or you must interpose a duly verified answer in the proceeding. You may make payment to Heidi J. Parker, City of Batavia Clerk/Treasurer at City Hall, Clerk’s Office, One Batavia City Centre, Batavia, New York 14020 in the amount of all such unpaid taxes and legal charges prior to that date. You may wish to contact an attorney to protect your rights.
After November14,2025, a court will transfer the title of the property to the City of Batavia, New York by means of a court judgment.
Should you have any questions regarding this notice, please call Heidi J. Parker, City of Batavia Clerk/Treasurer at City Hall, Clerk’s Office, One Batavia City Centre, Batavia, New York 14020 at (585) 345-6305.
Dated: July 30, 2025
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Weight Loss Isn’t the Cause Behind Odd Globus Sensation
Q. A.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with diabetes and immediately changed my diet and exercise regimen. I was able to lose 17 pounds in about two months but have started to experience a feeling of something being stuck in my throat. Could the sudden weight loss have brought this on? I was sent to get an ultrasound on my thyroid, and it came back negative. -- V.J.
ANSWER: A sensation of something stuck in the throat is common in clinical practice and can have many causes. It is referred to as a “globus” sensation. An ultrasound is a very reasonable test as a large thyroid mass (goiter) can cause a mechanical effect on the esophagus, which then leads to this sensation. Similarly, abnormalities in the esophagus, oropharynx and larynx may also lead to this sensation. Most experts recommend an evaluation with an endoscopy and a laryngoscopy for people with a persistent globus sensation.
Unintentional weight loss is a red flag in people with a globus sensation because if the cause behind the globus sensation is also leading people to lose weight, this means that it is more likely to be something serious. But this is not the case with you, so I can’t think of how losing weight could have been the cause behind your globus sensation.
If the sensation of something in your throat continues, I recommend further evaluation by an ENT physician.
A. Q.
DEAR DR. ROACH: My in-laws are being evaluated for infertility, and my brother-in-law has a varicocele. They say that he needs an operation. Is this necessary in order for them to have children? -- C.F.
ANSWER: A varicocele is a common enlargement of the veins in the male scrotum. There is some evidence that a large varicocele could reduce fertility in men. However, the repair of a varicocele is usually indicated for fertility only when both the varicocele is large and the man has an abnormal semen analysis.
The benefit in fertility is thought to be small; it is estimated that 17 men need to be operated on to produce one pregnancy, so there’s roughly a 6% chance that the operation will help the couple conceive.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have high liver enzymes and bilirubin, most likely due to Gilbert syndrome. I’ve had elevated numbers since at least 2006 when I started to track them. I was recently prescribed a low-dose statin after receiving a slightly elevated coronary calcium score (49).
The statin did great at lowering my cholesterol but seriously elevated my AST and ALT numbers. (My AST and ALT levels were 12 and 20 U/L respectively before treatment, then 41 and 32 U/L while on the statin. Normal is less than 35 U/L.) So, I discontinued its use. Are there any options other than statins to help reduce cholesterol? -- S.M.
ANSWER: Gilbert syndrome is a relatively common liver condition caused by abnormal bilirubin metabolism. People with this condition can get recurrent jaundice and high bilirubin levels.
Statin drugs are generally considered to be safe in people with Gilbert syndrome. Many people (with and without Gilbert’s) will have elevations in their liver enzymes (ALT and AST levels) due to statin drugs. Most authorities recommend reducing the dose or stopping the statin treatment if the liver enzymes go over three times the upper limit of normal -- above about 100 U/L -- which yours didn’t get close to.
Since the risk to your liver from a statin is small, and the benefit of a statin in a person with even modest coronary calcium is relatively large, there is more benefit than harm for most people in your situation.
Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Black cats have been connected to witches, with various tales indicating that black cats are witches’ familiars. A familiar is an animalshaped spirit or minor demon believed to be a domestic servant, spy and/or companion to a witch or magician. Familiars also help bewitch enemies or divine information.
Molly Hucklebee
“May this fall bring you a harvest of happiness. Filled with pumpkin spice, warm cozy sweaters, fun gatherings and the beauty of changing leaves. Enjoy every moment of this wonderful season. Happy fall!”
WHEN CAN KIDS TRICK-OR-TREAT WITHOUT AN ADULT?
Check in about the game plan. When children get older, trick-or-treating may be less about grabbing candy and more about spending time with friends, potentially causing mischief. Parents should recognize that kids left to their own devices may be more inclined to act foolishly. It helps to have an idea of what the group of kids will be doing when they go trick-or-treating and how long they plan to be out.
Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5:30pm Sat. 8:30am-2pm
Autumn around Western NY is full of leaf-peeping and apple-picking. With an average of 29.5 million bushels of apples produced each year around the state and NY Apple Association based right here in Fishers, how do you like your apples?
- Straight off the tree or from the market
- Baked goods or savory dishes
- Sliced and dipped in something
- Pressed into beverages
- Preserved as jams or jellies
- All/any of the above
- I don’t like apples
Poll ends 10-28-2025
Poll ended 10-21-2025
According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, with 51% of consumers planning to dress up in costume. If you dress up for Halloween, do you prefer:
50.0% A classic costume, such as witch, ghost, skeleton
12.5% A costume of a mixture of multiple of the above 37.5% Something else
HALLOWEEN HISTORY
Halloween may seem like a relatively modern holiday, and while it may have become modernized, Halloween traditions actually can be traced back to ancient Celtic rituals. It’s believed Halloween traces its origins to a Celtic festival for the dead known as Samhain. During the festival, people would dress up in costumesandleavetreatsontheir front doorsteps to appease spirits that were believed to be roaming the Earth on this holiday. Many historians also feel that trickor-treating can be linked to the European practice of “mumming” or “guysing,” in which costumewearing individuals would go door-to-door, performing dances and plays in exchange for treats.
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ank You
On September 31st, a small group of classmates were dining at the Redwood in Naples when a kind person paid our entire tab. It was such a kind and generous thing to do, we all greatly appreciated it. There are not many members of our class left and this get together means so much to us. We will always remember your kindness to us; what a great generation you are! Thank you, this memory means so much to us.
Community Yard Sale Benefit
I would like to thank Kristi for organizing a Yard Sale benefit for my daughter Kate’s dental work. I would also like to acknowledge everyone who donated items for the sale, those that baked and donated items and, most especially, the community for stopping and supporting the sale. Kristi raised a significant amount of money for us to apply towards the dental bill and we will forever be grateful. Please know that we will pay it forward somehow.
ank You
To the person who found my check in the Walmart parking lot and returned it to the bank, I cannot thank you enough. You were my angel that day and I appreciate it more than you will ever know. There are still good people in this world.
ruway Failure
When are we going to admit the Thruway billings by mail is a complete failure! I have had it with billings that are months late, late fees automatically added because the state is late, and the $2 processing fees that are an added tax. It was better when we were paying cash at the booths. When the Thruway was built in the 1950s it was completed and “grandfathered” in time to have tolls before the moratorium, and the public was told there would be tolls only until it was paid for. The Thruway takes in hundreds of millions of dollars every year only to be mixed in with other wasteful spending the state does. We never needed the rest stops to be torn down and re-built; someone in Albany got really rich from doing that. This is NY. It’s all corrupt. It never had to be this way.
Bicyclists
I am a cyclist myself, but I am constantly put off by the reckless behavior of some riders, including E-bikers. Bicycle riders must obey all NYS vehicle and traffic laws. This means riding with traffic (not against) and please no riding on sidewalks! This is an accident waiting to happen. Thank you for your caution and courtesy.
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e Village of Oakfield has an opening for a full-time Maintenance Worker. Duties involve performing a variety of tasks in the care and upkeep of streets, sidewalks, wastewater, water distribution, buildings, and grounds. NYS Water Operator License and/or a NYS Driver’s License Class B is preferred but not required. Candidates must be a resident of Genesee County. Normal working hours are 6:30am to 3:00pm, Monday-Friday. On-call availability is required outside of normal working hours. Benefits are offered and include health insurance, paid time-off, and NYS Retirement. Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience with basic knowledge of equipment in a related field.
Submit resume and cover letter outlining all qualifications by November 1st, 2025. Applications can be mailed to the attention of Village Clerk, Village of Oakfield, 37 Main St., Oakfield, NY 14125 or sent by email to villageoffice@villageofoakfield.org
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1. COMICS: What is Thor’s home planet?
2. LITERATURE: Which of Charles Dickens’ novels has a character named Miss Havisham?
3. ANATOMY: What is the largest muscle in the human body?
4. MOVIES: In the movie “Zombieland,” what sweet treat is Woody Harrelson’s character searching for?
5. ASTRONOMY: What is the largest moon of Jupiter?
6. TELEVISION: How does George Costanza’s fiancee die on “Seinfeld”?
7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a quahog?
8. GEOGRAPHY: How many countries does the Amazon River and its tributaries flow through?
9. ENTERTAINERS: Where is Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland?
10. SCIENCE: What is the study of clouds called?
ANSWERS
10. Nephology.
9. Memphis, Tennessee.
8. Nine (Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana).
7. Type of clam.
Gluteus maximus. 4. Twinkies. 5. Ganymede. 6. Poisoned by licking cheap wedding invitation envelopes.
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NAME 7 HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
Plan your night ahead.
Go to houses where you know the people who live there.
Wear bright colors and/or add reflective tape to your costume.
Be accompanied by an adult all the way to the door.
Have a parent check your candy bucket before eating anything.
Nightmare on Elm Street Hotel Transylvania Hocus Pocus The Nightmare Before Christmas
Stay on sidewalks. Be accompanied by an adult when crossing a street.
NAME 7 Popular Halloween Movies
Ghostbusters It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Coco
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