Mother’s Day Menu 2025
SUNDAY, MAY 11th
Adults $55/Seniors (65+) $45/Children (7-12) $25
(All inclusive pricing. Tax & Gratuity Included) Kids 6 & Under Free
One Complimentary Cocktail for Mothers plus Juices, Coffee & Tea.
Seatings 10am,12:30pm & 3pm (Reservations Required • 315-462-9333)
Egg & Vegetable Scramble (10AM & 12:30PM Seating ONLY)
Egg, Shrimp & Lobster Scramble (10AM & 12:30PM Seating ONLY)
Bacon (10AM & 12:30PM Seating ONLY)
Assorted Breads & Rolls
Wild Berry Stuffed French Toast
Tomato Basil Bisque
Deluxe Salad Bar
Mashed Potato Bar
Fish Fry Fridays rough May
Spring Vegetable Medley
Chicken Picatta
Carved Ham & Turkey
Shrimp & Lobster Pasta (3PM Seating Only)
Short Rib & Sweet Potato Hash (3PM Seating Only)
Assorted Pastries & Desserts
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STRAWBERRY-GLAZED FRENCH TOAST WITH SWEETENED SOUR CREAM Serves 4
• 8 1-inch-thick bread slices, cut from a country or peasant loaf
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 4 egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, plus 1/2 teaspoon
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup strawberry jam or preserves (see note 2)
1. Arrange a rack at center position and preheat the oven to 400 F. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and bake until dry and very lightly browned, about 8 minutes per side. Watch carefully so that the bread does not burn. Remove the bread from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 200 F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, egg yolks, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour the mixture into a shallow pan (a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish works well). Add the
toasted bread slices and soak them 4 minutes per side. Remove to a large plate or platter.
3. Place a large, heavy frying pan over low to medium heat. Add about 2 teaspoons of the butter, or enough to coat the bottom of the pan lightly. When melted, add enough bread slices to fit comfortably in a single layer. Cook slowly until the slices are golden brown and crisp on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove to a baking sheet and place in the warm oven. Repeat, adding more butter to the pan as needed until all the bread slices have been sautéed.
4. In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, granulated sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
5. When ready to serve, spread each toast with a thin coating of strawberry jam and top with a dollop of sweetened sour cream.
Note 1: The best bread for this dish is an unsliced loaf of good-quality peasant or country bread, preferably one without an extra-hard crust. One that is rectangular, rather than round, is more convenient, but either will do. Cut off the ends of the loaf, and reserve for another use. Then slice the bread into 1-inch-thick slices. If your loaf is large and the slices seem large, cut them in half.
Note 2: You can try other jams, preserves or marmalades. Cherry, raspberry or peach preserves and orange marmalade are other possibilities.
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Raising Magnesium Intake Helps With HeartbeatBigeminy &body mind
By Keith Roach, M.D.
DEAR DR.ROACH: Severalmonthsago,Ideveloped a case of a bigeminy heartbeat, so my cardiologist prescribed metoprolol. At about the same time, I had reduced my intake of magnesium from about 50% of the daily value (DV) to 35%. (This may have preceded the bigeminy onset.)
Quite by accident, I read an article recommending magnesium for a heart arrhythmia. Within a week or so of reading the article, I started magnesium gluconate at 100% of the DV. I have been taking this and metoprolol for about a month, and my condition has improved about 95%.
The question is: How can we tell if shorting down the magnesium to 35% was actually the cause and increasing it to 100% was the cure? -- L.R.
ANSWER: Bigeminy, more precisely ventricular bigeminy, is a term most people probably haven’t heard of, but most people have heard of a premature ventricular contraction (PVC). Ventricular bigeminy is when every other beat is a PVC and alternates with regular beats.
While this rhythm can happen in people without any heart disease or risk factors, your cardiologist will have considered many underlying causes such as excess alcohol use, anemia, low oxygen levels, and thyroid disease. A beta blocker like metoprolol is usually the first drug that is used as beta blockers reduce adrenalin levels, reduce the oxygen needs of the heart, and are proven to be effective at reducing the number of PVCs.
A low magnesium level is another risk factor for PVCs and ventricular bigeminy, and there are case reports of the rhythm going away completely with magnesium. So, while we can’t be sure whether your bigeminy was caused by a low magnesium level, the story is suggestive that it’s a real possibility.
I don’t recommend taking magnesium except in people who have low levels,but 100% of the DV of magnesium is quite safe to take.
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Cinco de Mayo is observed in the United States. Costume parties are hosted for friends and family, with the colors of the Mexican flag (red, white, and green) used in decorations. Mexican folk music is played and danced to. The celebrations are also taken to the streets with large parades and special promotions on Mexican food. Fun Facts
16.7% – the percentage of U.S. residents of Mexican origin. 87 million pounds – the number of avocados purchased for Cinco de Mayo.
20 – the types of Mexican cheeses to be feasted on — Oaxaca, a white cheese from Southern Mexico, is the most prominent.
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Avoid electrical work. Complicated electrical work is best left to the professionals. Estimates from the Electrical Safety Foundation International indicate that electrical malfunctions cause more than 50,000 house fires each year. Such malfunctions can occur for myriad reasons, and a lack of experience working with electrical circuits and breakers could make homes vulnerable to malfunctions and fires. It’s also worth noting that homeowners’ insurance policies may not cover damage caused by DIY electrical work. So at the very least homeowners should contact their insurance providers to determine if any accidents or injuries caused by DIY electrical work would be covered by their policies.
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By Lucie Winborne
* A chef traditionally wears white because the chef of the first prime minister of France (1815) believed it was the most hygienic of all colors.
* Early Hoover vacuum cleaners were hard to sell because potential customers refused to believe they could have that much dirt in their carpets.
* “Hurkle-durkle” is an old Scottish word meaning to lie in bed after it’s time to get up and get going.
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There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
Clifton Springs Library
4 Railroad Avenue, Clifton Springs 315-462-7371 cliftonspringslibrary.com
M-Th 10-7; F 10-5; Sa 10-2
Geneva Public Library
244 Main St., Geneva • 315-789-5303 genevapubliclibrary.net
M-F 8:30-7; Sa 9-2
Macedon Public Library
30 Main St., Macedon • 315-986-5932 macedonpubliclibrary.org
M-Th 10-8; F & Sa 10-2
Newark Public Library
121 High St., Newark • 315-331-0552 newarklibrary.org
M-Th 9:30-7; F 9:30-6; Sa 9:30-1
Palmyra Community Library
402 East Main St., Palmyra 315-597-5276 palmyracommunitylibrary.org
M-Th 10-8; F 10-5; Sa 10-2
Phelps Library
8 Banta Street, Suite 200, Phelps 315-548-3120 phelpslibrary.org
M-Th 9-8; F 9-5
MACEDONPUBLICLIBRARY:
May 3:
(10:00am-Noon)Mother’sDayFloralArrangement (11:00am-1:00pm)ComeSing-aLong
May5: (Noon-1:00pm)MacedonSenior Meeting
(2:00pm-4:00pm)Euchre (4:30pm-6:00pm)BookChatwith Pizza&Raffle
(5:00pm-7:45pm)GEDInstructional Help
May6: (10:15am-11:00am)Preschool StoryTime
May7: (10:00am-11:15am)CardioDrumming (3:00pm-5:00pm)Hailey’sCuriosity League,grades3-5 (5:00pm-7:45pm)GEDInstructional Help
May8: (10:00am-8:00pm)SpringBook SaleDay1 (2:00pm-4:00pm)Euchre (2:00pm-5:00pm)Mahjong (6:00pm-6:40pm)Exercisewith Kristi
(6:00pm-7:00pm)TeenTime:Wire Flowers
May9: (10:00am-2:00pm)SpringBook SaleDay2
(1:00pm-2:00pm)Mother’sDay Trivet
(2:00pm-3:00pm)CardioDrumming
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ChickenBBQ - Saturday,May3rd, 10:30-2ortilgone,RunningsParkingLot,Canandaigua.ByGaleWyn Catering&FirstBaptistChurchof CliftonSprings.Only$15includes 1/2Chicken,SaltPotatoes,Cole SlaworMacSalad.
April prepares her green traffic light and the world thinks Go. ~ Christopher Morley, John Mistletoe
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FamousPLANTSALEbyNewark Garden Club! Saturday,May10,9 a.m.-1p.m,NewarkArcadiaHistoricalMuseum,120HighStreet,Newark.Annuals,perennials,plushouse plantsandmore!Lowpricesonhostas,iris,coneflowers,phlox,lambs ear,bergenias,redbudtrees.
FreePipeOrganConcert- Come enjoy themarvelousmusicperformed onournewlyrenovatedpipeorgan. PerformedbyguestorganistDavid Kraft.Freeadmission.Accessible. FamilyFriendly.HeldMay11,34:30pm,FirstUnitedMethodist Church,301SouthMainSt.,Newark. http://NewarkFirstUMC.org
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UndergroundRailroadWalk& Talk - JoinHistoricPalmyraforan informativediscussionaboutthe UndergroundRailroad.Theeventwill beginattheAllingCoverletMuseum withabrieflecture,followedbya walkingtourthatincludesseveral “stations”withinthevillage.During thetour,youwillhearinspiringstories thatbringthisimportanthistoryto life.HeldMay22,7-8:30pmatthe AllingCoverletMuseum,122William Street,Palmyra.https://www. historicpalmyrany.com/
VictorianBrunchw/Mother: Let’s show ourmomssomelove!Joinusfor adelightfulbrunchatthePhelps familyresidence,whereyoucanenjoy thecharmingatmosphereoftheirVictorianhome.It’saperfectwaytotreat yourmom,yourself,orafriend!We havelimitedseating,sobesureto reserveyourspot.It’sjust$30per person-comeandmakesome wonderfulmemoriestogether!Purchaseticketshere:https://square. link/u/YAhciPPg.May10,111:30pm,WilliamPhelpsGeneralStore &FamilyResidence,140Market Street,Palmyra.Info.:https://www. historicpalmyrany.com/
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By Fifi Rodriguez
1. TELEVISION: Which actor was nominated for an Emmy for the same character on three different sitcoms?
2. MOVIES: Who was the first actor to refuse an Oscar award for Best Actor?
3. GEOGRAPHY: Which modern city is in the shadow of the active volcano Mount Vesuvius?
4. FOOD & DRINK: What gas is used to createseltzer water?
5. SCIENCE: What is the center of an atom called?
6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who are the six men who have made a career Grand Slam in pro golf?
7. ANATOMY: What is the largest artery in the body?
8. LITERATURE: For which category is the O. Henry Award given?
9. ASTRONOMY: Which star system is nearest to our solar system?
10. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How many presidents have died in office?
ANSWER
1. Kelsey Grammer for “Wings,” “Cheers” and “Frasier.”
2. George C. Scott, for “Patton.”
3. Naples, Italy.
4. Carbon dioxide.
5. Nucleus.
6. Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
7. The aorta.
8. Short stories.
9. Alpha Centauri..
10. Eight
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ErieCanalWalkingTour- Joinyour tourguideforawalkinPalmyraMacedonAqueductPark.Learnabout theAqueduct,Powerhouse,Lock29, andChangeBridgeonaone-mile towpathjourneytoCanalStreet. Admissiontothefivemuseumsof HistoricPalmyraonMarketandWilliamStreetsisincludedfor$10per person.Ifitrains,themuseumswill stillbeopen,andthewalkwillbe rescheduled.HeldJune7th,112:30pm,Palmyra-MacedonAqueduct Park,2685NY-31,Palmyra.Cost: $10.Norefundsareavailable.http:// historicpalmyrany.com/
DID YOU KNOW? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, air currents can carry pesticides that were applied to nearby properties. That means even people who do not apply pesticides in their lawns and gardens can still be at risk of exposure to these potentially harmful chemicals. People concerned by the prospect of being exposed to the pesticides being applied by their neighbors can stay indoors with their children and pets while the substances are being applied. Those who live near fields and parks where pesticides are routinely applied can plant hardy, thick-branched trees to reduce their risk of airborne exposure. The EPA notes that such plants and shrubs can serve as buffers against airborne pesticides, essentially acting as walls around a property that prevent gusty winds from blowing pesticides into yards and gardens.
Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.
Midlakes Students Become the Leaders They Aspire to Be Through Learning and Peer Collaboration
BY KATRINA M. RANDALL
Like other districts in the area, the Phelps-Cli on Springs Central School District is developing youth leaders. Joining several other schools within the region, seven Midlakes High School student council members attended the New York State Council on Leadership and Student Activities (NYS CLSA) district conference at Finger Lakes Community College.
Local school districts sent student leaders, such as student council, class officers, captains from sports
teams, and more, to discuss how they can practice leadership in their schools. Taryn Windheim, a social studies teacher at Midlakes High School who took on the role of co-advisor of the student council last year, said, “ ey have the opportunity to connect with students from other schools, discuss ideas for events and activities, and practice leadership skills by leading sessions.”
e NYS CLSA was founded in 1987 to help develop leadership skills in high schools and middle schools across the state through learning and networking with peers. e organization is led by an elected board of directors of students and advisors. Ontario, Monroe, Wayne, Livingston, Seneca, and Yates counties are part of District 11. e state is broken down into 12 districts, allowing two student representatives and two adult representatives from the district to serve on the board, with Canandaigua Academy and Livonia currently representing District 11.
“To me, being a leader means collaborating with others to help guide and inspire them.”
ose attending from Midlakes High School are active student council members who regularly participate in planning events and recommending changes to the school’s administration. ey also help make the school a more positive environment. e Midlakes group joined the program last year and attended the state conference in Lake Placid. Windheim said, “ e kids were really overwhelmed the first year but were much more comfortable going in this year. ey had the opportunity to meet with students from other schools and learn about activities that other schools do that are successful.”
Annabelle Trickey, a 10th grader at Midlakes High School and member of the student council for the last two years, finds that going to conferences like this helps her learn to speak better with other students and people she doesn’t know, practicing skills in professionalism. She says learning from other people’s perspectives also helps her become more well-rounded.
MEMBERS OF STUDENT COUNCIL ALSO ATTENDED THE STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN LAKE PLACID LAST YEAR
During the conference, a motivational speaker spoke about persevering through adversity and keeping a healthy mindset, while student-run rooms involved discussions and games focused on how to make an impact at their school, like fundraising, ideas for new clubs to implement at school, homecoming themes, community service activities, and helping fellow students during rougher months through fun activities.
Trickey said, “My favorite moment of the day was when I went to a room and watched a presentation on a mental health club another school had. I thought that this was awesome to see because mental health is not talked about as much as it should be, and it showed me how easy starting any club at my school could be.”
According to Windheim, not all schools in the area participate in the conference, but she remembers East Rochester, Canandaigua, Livonia, Penn Yan, and Newark from District 11 being there. She said, “ e conference not only gives our students great
ideas to bring back to Midlakes, but they also have the opportunity to share what we do well here.” It also instilled in them the confidence to use their voices, leading them to decide that they’d like to lead a session at next year’s conference.
Windheim said student councils o en plan hard for Homecoming but then are le struggling to fill their role the rest of the year, saying, “I think the biggest takeaway for students is that they are not alone and that there are student leaders in other schools working to make their schools a better place.” e conference helps give them ideas for the entire year, allowing them to be the leaders they aspire to be.
For Trickey, the networking part is key. “To me, being a leader means collaborating with others to help guide and inspire them.” With this conference and others like it, local student leaders can guide the way forward in each of their schools.
STUDENTS FROM MIDLAKES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL ATTENDED A LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AT FLCC IN MARCH.
EXPLAINING PRECISION AGRICULTURE
What are some examples of PA technology? Sensors are a prime example of PA technology that helps make farms more efficient and productive. Sensors serve various functions by helping farmers gather data on the availability of water in soil, the level of compaction in soil, leaf temperature, insect and disease infestation, and other areas.
Weather modeling is another component of PA that can help farms be more costeffective and efficient. Whereas in years past many farms would need to manually assess certain variables to determine when to harvest, weather modeling technology has enabled some farmers to generate remote readings, saving time and money.
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STREAMING SOURCE
5-May: “Britain and the Blitz” (Documentary)
6-May: “David Spade: Dandelion” (Comedy Special)
8-May: “Forever” (Season 1)
8-May: “Poker Face” (Season 2)
8-May: “Vanderpump Villa” (Season 2)
8-May: “Criminal Minds” (Season 18) Paramount+
8-May: “Conan O’Brien Must Go” (Season 2) Max
8-May: “Octopus!” (Documentary)
9-May: “Nonnas” (PG)
9-May: “Summer of 69” (R)
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• PERENNIALS – Shasta Daisies, Daylilies, Astilbes, and more! You dig, Avon. Text 585-797-5256
• KITCHEN TABLE and four CHAIRS. Henrietta. 585-236-0426
• Homelite PRESSURE WASHER, 2.3 GPM, 2700 PSI, does not start. Canandaigua. 585-500-5859
• FOOD NETWORK MAGAZINES, year 2013-2023. 315-576-8720 (lv. msg)
• 1940s ROPER GAS STOVE. Heavy. You move, Irondequoit. 585-323-1762 (lv. msg)
• Rare ANTIQUE APPLE PRESS – heavy. 42” round. Needs work. Only for collectors. Pick up, Webster. 585-872-6757
• Wurlitzer SPINET PIANO and BENCH. Good condition. You move, Canandaigua. Text 585-690-9916
• FILTERS and VACUUM BAGS to fit Electrolux tank vacuum cleaner. Livonia. enaginny@gmail.com
• GM Golden Anniversary “1958 Frigidaire Appliances” COLOR SALES BROCHURE. Original, excellent condition. It’s history. Will mail. Churchville. jclare01@rochester.rr.com
• Small pharmacy-sized bag of POP CAN TABS. Pick up, Lakeville. Call/text 585-649-8706
• Women’s Top Flite GOLF CLUBS with a stand-up bag. Used, in good condition. Pittsford. Text Only 585-944-5411
• PET RESCUES ONLY PLEASE. 2-dog crates (foldable metal, plastic), Harness, Seat Belt, some toys. Henrietta. Leave message 585-857-9371
• Two rolls of WOODEN SNOW FENCE. Bergen. 585-737-7581
• TRAMPOLINE (You dismantle), STANDING BASKETBALL HOOP, PING PONG TABLE. Pick up Manchester. 315-521-9605 (lv message)
• Terry Bicycle OWNER’S MANUAL (with illustrations). Fairport. nhessler3@gmail.com
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• One or two WHEELCHAIRS in good working condition. 585-363-0470
• KITCHEN CUPBOARDS and CABINETS. 585-704-1624
• Old FOUNTAIN PENS, working or non-working. bartonta@gmail.com
• VINTAGE CLOTHING - 1800s to the 1980s. T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, jeans, hats. Men’s and women’s. 585-766-8842
• CLASSICAL RECORDS, others considered. 585-766-8842
• QUEEN and TWIN MATTRESS. If possible, deliver to Batavia. Text 716-296-3277
• CEILING FAN BLADES for 48” unit (5 matching 20”L) in very good condition. Not rattan. penfieldmurphys@yahoo.com
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ACCLIMATING TO A NEW NEIGHBORHOOD
For a number of people, this may be the year they relocate to a new home or apartment. The moving rate in the United States has remained steady since 2008, with roughly 12 percent of the population relocating each year according to reports from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Movement to the suburbs continues to be high, and renters tend to move more frequently than others. People who move cite a new job or a job transfer as one of the primary motivators to relocate.
Acclimating to a new home and neighborhood after a move can be challenging. Even after boxes have been unpacked and items put away, some people still feel unsettled. It could be because one of the most important parts of being in a new house is feeling at home. That involves meeting neighbors, having friends over for dinner and knowing all of the local haunts that help solidify a homeowner as a true member of his or her new neighborhood. It can take time to establish feeings of belonging.
FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION
AUCTION AUCTION
Saturday, May 10th At 9:00AM
3691 Route 14A (Penn Yan-Dundee Road) 315-531-8446
Selling a beautiful selection of flowers in hanging baskets, flats, pots and planters from local greenhouses.
ALSO EXPECTING SOME NURSERY STOCK (TREES AND SHRUBS). LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AND MOM FOR A FUN DAY!
The Concession Stand Will Be Featuring A Chicken Barbecue And Soft Ice Cream!
For More Info: Harvey Leid 315.536.2698 or Ray Hoover 607.535.2132 315-531-8446
OTHER UPCOMING AUCTIONS: MEMORIAL DAY AUCTION (FLOWERS AND NURSERY STOCK) MONDAY, MAY 26TH AT 9:00AM
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SENIOR NEWS LINE
By Matilda Charles
at shall they call us?
Several years ago a big university decided that we should no longer be called seniors or elderly. Instead, we should be called “a person over 65” or maybe “older adult.” They went so far as to direct students at the university to follow “various guidelines” to ensure that ... well, what? That we’re not insulted by being called seniors? That they’re not inviting bias by calling us elderly?
What hooey.
The problem is that those guidelines don’t all agree. While one says to avoid the label “elderly,” another says it is “permitted in headlines due to space constraints.” In other words, it’s OK to use the offending word when it’s more convenient?
Again, what hooey.
Scrolling around the internet I see that universities, institutes, corporations and others are all copying off each other’s paper and deciding that certain words ought to be banned when it comes to age. Instead of saying “a group of seniors,” they want writers to insert a specific number, such as “persons 65 years and older.”
Many of the style guides seem to be fixated on age 65, yet others suggest leaving the actual number out altogether if possible. It’s safer that way.
I don’t care if someone wants to call me a senior as long as they’re willing to help me by reaching for the item on the high shelf at the grocery store. I do care that nobody at the dealership tries to sell me an unnecessary service for my car just because I’m an older female. I do care that the guy at the cellphone store doesn’t doubt me when I say that my phone battery is defective. I do care that my Social Security check is deposited on time.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary, bless their hearts, lists several definitions for “senior.” I like the second one: a person with higher standing or rank.
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Well-Mannered Young People
At a fast-food place I dropped a coin as a teenaged couple was walking by, he quickly picked it up and returned it. I said, “Thank you, your Mom taught you well.” Minutes later I met up with her in the restroom, I remarked to her that she’s very fortunate to have a special friend like him. We need well-mannered young people like them to make the world a better place.
Hometown Stories
Thank you for sharing the stories of folks around town in the Hometown Stories column. In this world of egocentrism and tunnel vision, it’s so nice to read of people doing good around town. Thank you to all who give of their time and energy to make the world a better place.
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Two neighbors have floodlights that go on at night, EVERY night, and it’s like the literal sun is beaming into my bedroom. It’s so obnoxious, bright, and surely must violate code enforcement. How would you like if someone had the brightest flashlight in the world beaming into your room while you tried to sleep? Some people have no sense and no thought to their neighbors. We live in a safe neighborhood too... just get motion detectors and stop being an a-word.
Visiting the local library, I had an annoying person talking to a group at full volume near me. He kept it up for 15 minutes and would not stop or keep it down. There were other places for him to talk, but he stayed there. When was it acceptable to talk in a library? I was told that it was not tolerated and you were notified if you did not abide. People should realize others need to concentrate on their work or reading and it is our right to not be disturbed.
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“Remi” is a Golden Retriever that has a very calm demeanor, except when sees (or hears) the word frisbee! He loves to explore, whether going “bye-bye” in the car or rides on the four-wheeler.
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Tips for camping safely with your dog
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My partner and I are first-time campers, planning to go on our first outing in late May at a state park. We have an adult dog, “JayJay,” who will come along with us. What tips do you have to keep him safe and having fun all weekend?
– Kerry in Atlanta
DEAR KERRY: Camping with your dog can be a lot of fun if you prepare correctly. Keep some key points in mind:
– Make sure your dog doesn’t bother other campers.
– Ensure that your dog is leashed and under control at all times.
– Clean up after your dog.
– Make sure your dog has ample water, food and bedding.
One way to prepare is to set up a test camp in your backyard, if you can. Set up your tent and set out all of the items you’ll be using during the outing -- cooler, chairs, stoves, etc. Put JayJay on his leash and walk him all through the mock campsite, and into the tent, so that he gets familiar with all of these things. Then roll out your sleeping mat and bedding inside the tent, including JayJay’s bedding, and climb in. Let JayJay roam the tent interior and have him lie down on his bedding. (This is also the perfect time to test all your new gear, put sealer on the tent seams, and shake things down.)
Once at camp, follow the campsite rules about pets. JayJay will need to be on a leash anytime he’s outside. It’s important that he comes back when you call him, if he gets loose. If you’re worried about your dog barking at night, try to book a campsite that is farther away from others.
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