2025 PHELPS SAUERKRAUT WEEKEND
Thursday-Sunday
July 31st - Aug. 3rd
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Schedule of Events:
Thursday, July 31st
5-6:00pm: Free Arts, Crafts, Inflatable Games and Freeze Pops for Kids (Redfield Park)
5-6:00pm: Ride Bracelet Special for Kids 12 and under (Redfield Park)
Child must be present at Redfield Park for bracelet
5:00pm: Food and Marketplace Vendors Open (Grounds)
5-10:00pm: Rides by Playland Amusement (Grounds)
6:00pm: Kiddie Costume Parade led by Phelps Fire Dept (Line up at Redfield Park)
Friday, August 1st
2-4:00pm: Cabbage Head Decorating Contest Drop Off (Country Lawyer Gallery of the Arts)
4-7:00pm: Live Music by Hot Dogs & Gin (Downtown)
4-8:00pm: “Kraut Krawl” Beverage Stroll (Downtown)
5:00pm: Food and Marketplace Vendors Open (Grounds)
5-10:00pm: Rides by Playland Amusements (Grounds)
7-10:00pm: The New Originals (Grounds)
8:00pm-12:00am: Live music by Reporter. (American Legion)
Saturday, August 2nd
6:30am: Krauter Check-in (Phelps Community Center-”PCC”)
7:00am: Krauter 20K Early Start (PCC)
8:00am: Krauter 20K Race Start (PCC)
8:30am: Krauter 5K Race Start (PCC)
7-11:00am: Pack 69 Cub Scouts Pancake Breakfast (Phelps Fire Hall)
10:00am: Food and Marketplace Vendors Open (Grounds)
10:00am-2:00pm: Giant Slip n Slide (Crooked Bridge Park)
10:00am-3:00pm: JEEP & Corvette Car Show with Food Truck Vendors (PCC)
10:00am-3:00pm: International Harvester Club Tractor Show (Grounds)
11:00am-2:00pm: Horse Drawn Wagon Rides (Pick up at PCC & Phelps Mercantile)
12-10:00pm: Rides by Playland Amusements (Grounds)
12-2:00pm: 98.5 Radio Remote Broadcast (Grounds)
12:00pm: Chicken & Pork BBQ (Masonic Lodge)
12:30pm: Hot Dog and Kraut Eating Contest (Parade Stage, Main Street)
1:30pm: Sauerkraut Recipe Context (United Church of Phelps)
4:00pm: Giant Parade (Downtown)
6:30pm: Parade & Cabbage Head Winners Announced (Pavilion, Grounds)
7:00pm: Sauerkraut Cake Cutting (Pavilion, Grounds)
7-11:30pm: Live music by Nerds Gone Wild (Grounds)
8-11:00pm: Live music by DJ Mike (American Legion)
10:00pm: Giant Fireworks (Grounds)
Sunday, August 3rd
9:30am: Worship in the Park (Methodist Park)
11:00am-2:00pm: Live music by Johnny B (Phelps Hotel)
11:00am-2:00pm: Kid Zone Activities (GoNetspeed Parking Lot: 120 Main St. & Exchange St.)
Chalk Art, Bubbles, Bounce Houses, Inflatible Axe Throwing, Rock Wall, Obstacle Course, Face Painting, Balloon Art & More!
11:00am-2:00pm: Child IDs (Otis & Lisa’s Pizza)
11:00am-2:00pm: Food Trucks and Vendors (Downtown)
12:00pm: Chicken BBQ (American Legion)
1-4:00pm: Live music by Rockin’ Boots (American Legion)
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GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY
• Mt. Carmel House: Volunteers help provide compassionate, individual centered care to our residents in their final months. Personal care assistance, light house cleaning, gardening and much more. is is a perfect opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community. Email: Heathermtcarmelhouse@gmail.com
• Friends of Batavia: We sell hotdogs every Friday next to the Holland Land office & we could use a couple of extra hands. We use $$ to keep the Peace Garden looking beautiful & the flags hanging! Email: btcsdepot@aol.com
• Serenity House of Victor: We are a two-bed comfort care home seeking caregiver, grounds, and fundraising volunteers. No experience necessary. We provide training. Share your most valuable gi - yourself! Come join our team. Email serenityhousevictor@gmail.com or call 585-924-5840
• Geneseo Groveland Emergency Food Pantry: Help with Foodlink deliveries on the occasional Monday morning (every 4 - 6 weeks). Help us unload the truck and stock the pantry. Takes less than an hour. Call 585-991-8220 or email ggefoodpantry@gmail.com.
• Big Springs Museum: Mondays 9:00 until noon & Sundays 1:00 - 4:00. You may even be able to work from home. Research and writing, website maintenance, social media posting, organizing, carpentry, painting, cleaning, electrical, event planning, membership management & growth, and more! Email: bigspringsevents@gmail.com or call 585-538-9880
• Light Hill: Called to care for others? Join us at Light Hill where your time and compassion can bring comfort, hope, and light to terminally-ill residents and their families. Volunteers make a meaningful difference in our fellow community member’s precious final journey. Email mk@ lighthillhome.org or call 585-393-1311
• Crossroads House: Genesee County’s only comfort care home. Please consider lending your time and talents to care for our two residents at end-of-life. Will train! Email: jennshaffer@crossroadshouse.com
• Vincent House: An end-of-life resident care volunteer provides compassionate support, companionship, and comfort to residents in their final months, assisting with personal care needs, administering medication, making light meals, and creating a peaceful, dignified environment. Email: vhvolunteer@frontier.com or call 585-728-2427
• Catholic Charities Tri-County Office: Volunteer to be a friendly inperson visitor, or caller, to an isolated older adult who lives near you, in Genesee or Orleans Counties. Flexibly scheduled visits are 2-4 times/ month for approximately one hour. Play games, share hobbies or just converse! Email: lisa.wittmeyer@ccwny.org or call 716-341-6751
• Purple Pony erapeutic Horsemanship: Purple Pony is located in LeRoy. Volunteers help during riding sessions for riders with disabilities. Sidewalkers, leaders and general clean up help is welcomed. Required volunteer training with next training on March 25 and 27th. Go to website purplepony.org
• Begin Again Horse Rescue: We need you! e horses need you! Volunteer in the barn. Volunteer in the tack shop. Volunteer for fundraising. Volunteer once or on a regular schedule. Volunteer on the weekend or during the week. Email: info@beginagainrescue.org
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garage sales
CLIFTONSPRINGS: 3196 State Route488.August1st&2nd(9-5pm).
MOVINGSALE.Furniture,table,bedroomsets,antiquechinacabinet,uprightpiano,dishware,kitchenitems, clothing(womens’size10),swingset.
CLIFTONSPRINGS: 3 DeweyAvenue.Friday,August1st(8-4pm)and Saturday,August2nd(8-Noon).TWO SISTERS“CLEANINGHOUSE”. Housewares,glassware,homedecor, bedding,holiday,sportinggoods, Stampin’Up,andMORE.
YARD SALE TIPS
Place signs around your neighborhood. Be aware that there are ordinances that govern where signage can be located. Check with your town’s municipal office to determine if you need any permits for your signs or the yard sale itself. Make sure signs are legible for drivers and pedestrians alike.
29th Annual
Garage, Yard & Tent Sale
Nine Pines Country Store
7091 Jackson Hill Road, Newark, NY 14513 • 315-331-0505
Saturday, July 26th • 10am-5pm
Sunday, July 27th • Noon-5pm (Bartering on Sunday!)
Brand New Merchandise 50-75% OFF!
Something for everyone!
All Major Credit Cards, Checks, & Cash Accepted.
FUN WAYS TO KEEP KIDS OCCUPIED OVER SUMMER BREAK
Reading: Parents may be surprised by how much their children enjoy a good book. A recent poll from the National Education Association found that 70 percent of middle school students read more than 10 books a year. The National Literacy Trust reports that roughly 45 percent of children between the ages of eight and 11 enjoy reading “very much.” When suggesting to children that they read more this summer, parents can note the many ways that reading for pleasure differs from reading for school. Point out that kids won’t have to submit book reports and emphasize that they can choose their own books. Depending on children’s ages, introduce kids to a series like “Harry Potter,” which is a set of seven fantasy novels that has helped millions of young people across the globe discover and develop a fondness for reading. Weekly visits to the library, where kids can pick from hundreds of books, can get youngsters even more excited about reading.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE
By Lucie Winborne
* The fuller your refrigerator, the more energy-efficient it is.
* Master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock was an ovophobe, or someone who is frightened of eggs.
* Children of identical twins are genetically siblings, not cousins.
* Australia’s Lake Hillier and Hutt Lagoon are known for their vibrant pink and lilac hues, due to the presence of the algae Dunaliella salina.
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I am thankful every time I go shopping, for people who leave carts out in the parking lot. To those who think failure to return a grocery cart to a cart stall are lazy, please consider a different perspective. I have a bad hip, bad back, bad knee, bad foot (all can make walking difficult); and asthma (can leave me very short of breath). I have a handicap tag, but the spaces are often full. If I cannot park close to the store or right by a cart stall, I look for a spot where someone, for whatever reason, left their cart, which I use as a substitute walker. After shopping and returning to my car, I often have too much pain to take a cart to a stall and return to my car without the cart to support me. Essentially, I return it to the spot where I found it and say a silent “thank you” to the person who left it there for me to use.
Events Everywhere
Neighbors, we believe you are a nice family, so please understand how disruptive your daily loud outdoor music is to those of us who: Work from home; have small sleeping children; are elderly, etc. We hear and feel YOUR music in our own home. So, do the right thing here, consider how you affect others and move the speakers, turn the bass down, or best of all, turn it off while outside.
Beef Prices
What is going on with beef prices? A cheaper cut of roast was $11-13 a couple of years back. The same now is $36 dollars! I could not believe it! With cattle locally and plentiful across our country, can someone explain why we are being pick pocketed? Tariffs cannot be the blame. Inflation cannot be the blame either. So, what is it? I refuse to pay those ridiculous prices.
ey need your help
With days in the 90’s already a few times this year and more to come, please help the dogs that are outside without water and shade. If you know of one, do not just feel bad for them, get help. Call your local humane society or the police. If you have an outside dog, put a frozen water bottle in their water to keep it cool on hot days.
So fortunate to have so many great local events happening that I can’t even decide what ones to attend–we had a great day at the Geneseo Air Show, then stopped by Oatka Festival on the way home and were sad we couldn’t get to the Corn Hill Art Festival! How lucky we are.
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&auctions antiques
Kohler Dispersal
~ Household ~ Tools ~ Shop Equipment ~ Guns ~ Antiques ~ Saturday, August 2, 2025 ~ 10:00 AM
1198 Sterling Station Rd. ~ Sterling, NY
Partial Listing: Having Sold eir Home And Moving To Texas We Will Sell: Belgium Browning 12 GA Automatic (Special Steel) Shotgun, Winchester Model 1902 Bolt Action 22 Youth Gun, Ithaca Double Barrel Shotgun, Remington 4308 20 GA Automatic Shotgun ( e Sportsman), Round Oak Pedestal Table w/4 T-Back Chairs, Kenmore Upright Freezer, Dayton Enamel Scales, Vintage Pepsi Advertising Sign, Vintage Chew Mail pouch Tobacco Sign/ ermometer, Several Barn Lanterns, Coleman Lanterns, Several Crocks & Jugs, Tin Collection, Many Collectors Glasses, Marionette, Approximately 4 Filco Automotive 2 Door Cabinets (Nice), Advertising Crate, Approximately 16 Heavy Duty Shelving Units (All Matching), Small Magic Chef Refrigerator, Red Cross Round Oak Fancy Wood Stove, Mahogany Desk & Chair, Oak 2 Drawer File Cabinet, 2 Bar Stools, Frederick Remington ( e Toll Collectors Print), Duck Decoys (Wooden), Stamp Collection, Picture Framing & Matting Supplies, 3 Early Rockers, Bistro Table & Chairs & More! Tools & Outdoor: Porter Cable 5250 Watt Generator (Like New), Husky 6.5 HP 22 Ton Wood Splitter (Tow Behind), 2 Shop Air Compressors, Husqvarna 455 Rancher Chain Saw (New), 5 HP Gas Power Washer, Grizzly 4”x6” Belt Disc Sander, Makita Table Saw (Like New), Delta Mitre Saw, Delta Drill Press, 7” Wet/Dry Tile Saw, Chicago Chain Saw Chain Sharpener, 6” Bench Grinder, Power Tools, 8 Gallon Ridged Shop Vac, Worx 600 Leaf Blower, 2 Wheel Lawn Dump Cart, Shop Vice (2 Large), Pole Saw, Large Cra sman Tool Box, ¾” Drive Socket Set, Wrenches, Pliers, Bar Clamps, Shop Bench, Lawn & Garden Tools, Axe, Log Rollers, Misc. Lumber, Weed Eaters & So Much More Yet To Unpack! 50 Years Of Accumulation, Expect Surprises! A Clean Auction. Plan To Attend!
Terms: Cash Or Good NYS Checks, I.D. Required For Bidding Numbers. No Goods Removed Until Settled For. M/C, Visa & Discover Cards Accepted w/4% Charge. 10% BP.
Check www.auctionsolutions.com for Photos & Listing.
Village Auction Co.
James C. Hoyt – Auctioneer
Sodus, NY • 315-483-1900 OR 315-573-4466 www.auctionzip.com #2898
Celebrating 44 Years ~ Building Friendships One Bid At A Time!
Add upcycling to your home improvement tools
Upcycling is not just for craft projects - it offers lots of possibilities to make changes in your home décor, especially cabinets and furniture that will save money and reduce your contribution to the local landfill. Woodcraft can help you with upcycling ideas, products and advice.
Preowned Items Can Be Good For The Environment
Visit consignment stores: Consignment shops and Goodwill(R) stores are popular places to buy preowned items. These stores take donations or offer items for sale on consignment, which means once sold the person who provided the item gets a portion of the sale.
When browsing the racks of these stores, it’s possible to discover highend items mixed in with less expensive items. Shoppers may find designer handbags and clothing for much less than they would sell at retail, especially if the pieces are one or two seasons old. Relying on these stores to supplement classic wardrobe pieces is cost-effective and beneficial to the environment. If you regularly shop consignment stores, you can develop a rapport with the shopkeeper, who may alert you when new items are available.
Auction for the Estate of Mike Mathews
Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am 15 Hall Road, Cayuta, NY 14824
Restored & Custom Classic Vehicles: 1935 Dodge, 3.50 Chevy turbo transmission, rat rod; 1951 Willy’s Jeep pickup, 1985 blazer chassis, 350 Chevy turbo transmission; 1969 Chevy Blazer, custom rod, 350 turbo transmission; 1968 Chevy custom pickup, custom extended cab, 350 truck 4-speed transmission; 1968 GMC custom pickup, dually bed, 350 truck 4-speed transmission; Other Vehicles: 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, runs good, 153,000 miles; 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport, runs good, 233,000 miles; 1957 Chevy, 2-door sedan, restoration project; Also lots of shop tools, misc. auto parts & restoration projects! Go to DannAuctioneers.com for the full listing and photos! Terms: ID for bidder number. No buyer’s premium for cash or honorable check. Credit cards accepted with 3% fee.
Pageant of Steam Consignment Auction
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:00am 3349 Gehan Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Now accepting consignments of any make/model, including antique & modern farm and construction equipment, steam & gas engines, signs, toys, literature, tools, lawn & garden and memorabilia! Let us know what you are selling so that we can advertise your items! Email dannauctioneers@gmail.com or call 585-233-9570. Consignments will be accepted On-Site Monday, 8/4, and Tuesday, 8/5, from 8am to 6pm, as well as Wednesday, 8/6, from 7am to 9am. Go to DannAuctioneers.com for the updated listing and photos!
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• One TIRE 235/65 R16C 121/119R M&S. Never used. Good van spare. Shortsville. frankbiff@protonmail.com
• FREESTANDING BASKETBALL HOOP. Williamson. 585-350-4460, leave a message
• BLUETOOTH SPEAKER. Good condition. Charge wire, minus plug-in-the wall part. Fairport. allentom322@gmail.com
• PLATE GLASS MIRROR, 4 x 8. Penfield/Webster area. 585-430-4758
• QUEEN SIZE BED & BOX SPRING and an ARMOIRE. Pick up, Henrietta. 585-967-9190
• Two EXTENSION LADDERS. Henrietta. 585-402-2711
• 12’ x 12’ CANOPY. Like new. West Henrietta. 585-334-0209
• 3-LIGHT METAL LAMP STAND. Excellent condition. Pick up, Phelps. dianejoset@aol.com
• Old AVON DECANTERS and old GLASS BOTTLES. Farmington. 585-794-9503
• PIANO - Upright (low), good condition, needs tuning; 35.5” H x 25 1/3” D x 56.25” L. Geneseo. donna.rugg@outlook.com
• Taupe-beige LEATHER LOVE SEAT with OTTOMAN. Pick up in Farmington. ac.nurse@hotmail.com
• Boxes of ENVELOPES - many sizes. Pickup only, Canandaigua. 585-394-9305
• AUTOMATIC PET FEEDER. Works with gravity. Good condition. Webster. Call 585-732-9460
• Dirt Devil 6 volt CORDLESS WET/DRY HAND VACUUM. Great for car clean-ups. Webster. pookahbabes@yahoo.com
• Queen size SLEEP NUMBER BED with base & mattress and remote. No air bladders. Canadice. sohill15@gmail.com
• Never used Diabetic lancets, BD or Novatime ultra fine needles II or III for insulin pens. 31G x 5/16”. Canadice. sohill15@gmail.com
• Twin XL MATTRESS & BOX SPRING.Very clean. Pick up, West Henrietta. bmicco44@outlook.com
• Brand new BIKE SEAT and BOTTLE HOLDER, BIKE RACK for SUV. Fairport. allentom322@gmail.com
• PHONE & COMPUTER CABLES, PHONE CHARGER, assorted other cables. New EAR PODS. Must take all. Fairport. allentom322@gmail.com
• EZ INK CARTRIDGES for Canon Pixma Printer - (7) 270XL black, (8) 271 black, (11) 271 color. Farmington. wctbill@yahoo.com
• GREEN WIRE MESH ROLLED FENCE – 2”x2” or 2”x 4” by 48” tall and 5’ or longer. 585-733-1090
• AUDIO: record players, turntables, tube amps, amplifiers, wood speakers, tuners, turntables. 585-766-8842
• ELECTRONIC PARTS. ICs, connectors, relays, switches, test equipment, hobby/ prototype items, repair manuals. Old/obsolete/surplus! Will pick up. wanted@rochester. rr.com or 585-746-9904
• MODEL KITS Built/Unbuilt.Aviation, autos and trucks, military, ships, figures, etc. Parts and pieces okay. 585-314-6989
• Elderly person in need of an AIR CONDITIONER in good working condition. 585-993-2371
• CROSS-STITCH FLOSS/THREAD and AIDA CLOTH. Rush, Henrietta, Lima, Honeoye, Victor/Canandaigua area for pick up please. sohill15@gmail.com
• WATERPROOF POPUP CANOPY for camping. In good condition. 585-498-6013
• YARD SIGN STAKES. kwallin14414@gmail.com
• FAX MACHINE or COPIER/FAX COMBINATION. 585-554-6747
• ROCKS, baseball size to football size. For landscaping. May need delivery help. Shortsville. merrileeann@verizon.net
• MOVING BOXES and any packing BUBBLE WRAP or newspaper to wrap breakable items. Holtzey68@aol.com/or text 585-224-6622
• Adult size BICYCLE for a 6’2 man that is in good working condition. Ok if needs tubes. Holtzey68@aol.com or text 585-224-6622
• AIR CONDITIONER in good working condition. murry585@gmail.com
• Any leftover/unwanted GARAGE SALE ITEMS. 585-415-8513
• Any broken/not running DEHUMIDIFIERS, looking for parts units. 585-370-0613
• Grass and weed STRING TRIMMER. Handheld electric or battery. 585-503-7938
• Looking for a working ELECTRIC WASHER AND DRYER. 585-704-1624
• SCREEN DOOR for 35”x80” door. 585-554-6747
pet place
• Ear mites: Ear mites are transmitted through social interaction with other infected animals, which can include grooming, sleeping and playing together. They are common in cats, but dogs can get them as well. Inflammation around the ears and scratching of the ears or shaking of the head are symptoms of ear mites.
Zoey & Princess
These two rescued sisters enjoy playing with each other and their mousies as well as watching the birds and squirrels through the window.
HOUSEBREAKING PUPPIES
Err on the side of caution at the start and take the pup outside once every 30to60minutestoestablishasystemofrewardandpraiseforgoingoutside.
How to protect your pets from extreme heat
Learn to recognize the signs of heatstroke. Pets suffering from heatstroke will exhibit certain symptoms, and pet owners who learn to recognize those symptoms can do something about them before it’s too late. Heavy panting, glazed eyes, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, excessive thirst, and lack of coordination are just a few potential indicators that a pet is suffering from heatstroke. Animals that are very old, very young, overweight, and unaccustomed to prolonged exercise, as well as those who have heart or respiratory conditions, are especially susceptible to heatstroke. Learn more about pets and heatstroke at www.humanesociety.org.
By Sam Mazotta
Finding affordable pet care and pet products
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I retired four years ago and thought I had enough to cover all my expenses, plus some. But the rise in prices for everything has really hit hard. I can’t afford to take my two Dachshunds, “Kili” and “Fili,” to the vet for their annual checkups and shots. And I’m terrified what will happen if one of them gets sick. Do you know of any way I can cut expenses for pet care? --
Monica, California
Dave M., Santa
DEAR DAVE: I completely understand. These are difficult economic times, especially on a fixed income. But there are lower-cost pet care options available.
First, contact Kili and Fili’s veterinarian and explain your situation. Ask if they offer any discounts or payment options for care, or if they have any recommendations for free or low-cost care. Vets will work with you to keep your dogs healthy.
Next, contact the local Humane Society or shelter and ask the same questions. Shelters want pets to stay with their owners and have resources and contacts to help make their care easier and more affordable.
Ask about low-cost or free pet vaccination events (often called shot clinics). These take place in many towns and cities at least once a year. For less than half the cost of a routine visit (and sometimes free), these clinics give pets their required vaccines and may offer additional services like physical exams and blood tests. These are frequently announced online, but you may be able to locate one by contacting your town office or the local shelter.
The most important advice I have for you is: Don’t go it alone. Tell your vet, close friends and family members about your financial situation and the care your dogs need. People are there to help -- just reach out.Get more details on picking the best daycare option at the AKC’s website: https://tinyurl.com/4ntpfj3m. Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
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The end of July is synonymous with poolsides, wave pools, and eighty-foot tall slides mounted on steel towers. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or a lazy vacationer, waterparks have something for every taste. Nothing beats being in the water to cool off during the summer.
The waterslide was first seen in New Zealand during a display at their International Exhibition in 1906. Ever since, waterslides have quickly evolved, especially in the 1970s. More than 1,000 waterparks already exist with multiple new parks opening each year in the U.S.
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Beat the heat during a summer wedding
Choose hairstyles and makeup wisely. Brides may prefer up-dos to keep hair off of their necks and allow for breezes to cool their bodies. Rely on makeup primers and powdered foundations so that makeup does not melt in the heat. Waterproof cosmetics are adviseable so that perspiration won’t cause makeup to run.
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK DUMPLINGS
Makes about 45
50 thin square eggless wonton wrappers (around 4 inches in size)
Vegetable oil, for frying
Filling:
5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped
1 tablespoon roasted sesame oil
1 pound, 2 ounces cooked, shredded beef short ribs
11 ounces cabbage kimchi, drained and finely chopped
3 1/2 ounces spring onions, finely chopped
3 ounces pickled jalapeños, finely chopped
1 pound, 2 ounces mature cheddar cheese, grated
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
To serve:
Silgochu (dried chilli threads)
1 spring onion, julienned and soaked in ice water until curled, then drained Sriracha
For the filling, first sauté the mushrooms in the sesame oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat until just softened. Remove from the heat and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the rest of the filling ingredients with the mushrooms. Mix together using your hands, really breaking up the short rib meat to make a uniform texture.
For the dumplings, line a couple of baking sheets with parchment and set aside. Fill a small bowl with water. Unwrap the wonton wrappers and cover lightly with a piece of clingfilm to keep them moist. Lay a wrapper on a clean work surface and put 1 ounce of the meat filling in the center. Dip a forefinger into the water and run it along the edges of the wrapper to moisten the surface. Now bring the open edges to the center, and pinch where the edges meet each other, creating four seams in a cross shape. Set aside and cover with clingfilm or a damp tea towel while you shape the rest. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling, making sure the dumplings are not touching on the baking sheets.
To a medium saucepan, add the vegetable oil and heat to 340 F (170 C). Working in batches, place the dumplings on their sides in the pan in a single layer without crowding. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the fried dumplings to a wire rack or kitchen paper-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining dumplings. If you don’t plan on cooking them straight away, you can freeze them on the baking sheets, then bag them up and store in the freezer.
Top with some of the silgochu and curly spring onion and serve immediately with the sriracha.
MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
* On July 27, 1996, in Atlanta, the XXVI Summer Olympiad is disrupted by the explosion of a nail-laden pipe bomb in Centennial Olympic Park. Police were warned of the bombing in advance, it exploded before the anonymous caller said it would. Attention eventually turned to Eric Robert Rudolph, who was captured in 2003 after hiding in the mountains for five years.
NEWARK ROTARY
CASH RAFFLE $100/TICKET
Drawing will be held on August 23rd at Ruby Shooz Live Music at Newark Rotary Family Festival.
1-
6- $500 Winners
For Tickets Call/Text Jan at (315) 573-0617, or stop into Joey’s Northside Grocery or Bodine’s Liquor Store, both located in Newark.
Proceeds to benefit the Newark Rotary Foundation projects. *Winner need not be present.
Protect Your Mobile Devices - and Your Identity (Family Features) Mobile devices have become an indispensable tool for many people - and the thought of losing one of those devices, or having it stolen, is disconcerting, to say the least. But it happens every day. It’s estimated that lost or stolen phones alone could cost U.S. users $30 billion in 2012.
When a phone or tablet goes missing, so does a lot of personal information. And that can lead to more than just some inconvenience - it can lead to a stolen identity.
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Foods at farmers’ markets tend to be limited to in-season offerings. Some nutritionists suggest eating seasonally available foods is better for your body, because humans ate seasonal produce for thousands of years before shipping and refrigeration changed how people received the majority of their foods. In addition, many people feel that fresh, seasonal foods taste better than the alternatives.
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By Matilda Charles
Video games for seniors
A recent annual report by the Entertainment Software Association indicates that over 50 million seniors are playing video games.That’s over one-quarter of the total number of people playing video games.
Color me shocked. The reason: I thought I was the only one, or at least one of a very few. Little did I know that so many other seniors are also playing video games -- and that more than half of those are females.
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When asked why they play, 77% of seniors responded that they play video games to relax, 51% to have fun and 65% to keep minds sharp. There’s social interaction, which helps combat isolation. We can improve memory, problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination. We can slow cognitive decline, reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and improve mental flexibility. In other words, playing video games can be good for us.
How to get started if you don’t already play? I started playing video games right after I got my first computer, back in 1994. While I’ve gone through several computers over the years, I still have some of the original games, and they’re now classics. For several years I had a membership that sent me a new game every month as well.
To get started now, if you’d like to trying playing video games, begin with something easy, either for your computer or tablet. You have so much to choose from. There are word games and puzzles. There are classic games where you can play chess against the computer. There are trivia games, community builders (you build an online town) and shooter games where you kill enemies or monsters. You can play by yourself or in groups online.
One place to start is the AARP Games Center (aarp.org/games), where you can play dozens of games for free and even more if you’re a member.
Have fun!
From Foxes to Followers
ONE WOMAN’S MISSION TO RESCUE WILDLIFE AND RAISE AWARENESS
BY KATRINA M. RANDALL
Growing up on a fruit farm in Williamson, Kim DeFisher was no stranger to animals living in the wild. With her mother encouraging her love for animals, Kim knew by age 16 that she wanted to dedicate her life to working hands-on with wildlife. By 17, she was licensed as a wildlife rehabilitator. At 18, she took in her first fox.
13 years later, DeFisher runs a home-based wildlife sanctuary on the same property where she grew up. e nonprofit Arctic Fox Daily Wildlife Rescue consists of two parts: On the sanctuary side, she takes in captive-bred animals who need a home because they can’t be released into the wild, and on the other side, she rehabilitates injured or abandoned wildlife to release them back into the wild. is past winter, she also launched the Finger Lakes Wildlife Hotline, giving people a central call-in number to connect with rehabbers across the area by species.
It all started with Toto, the first fox she rescued from an exotic pet trade in Illinois. “I started trial by fire. It was really difficult,” she says, adding that at 18, she was confident she could take care of a fox, but she was in for a rude awakening, saying, “First off, they stink, particularly their body odor, they’re food-aggressive, [and] they’re escape artists.”
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e kind of person to dig her feet in when faced with challenges, she learned more and became federally licensed to keep captive-bred animals. She says, “I got to experience firsthand why so many of these animals get euthanized or abandoned in the wild. Going through that made me realize I need to be an advocate. I wondered how many [foxes] are in this position and need to be rescued?”
In all these years, Toto was the only fox she ever purchased. In fact, one of the main priorities of the Arctic Fox mission is to deter people from buying animals in the exotic pet trade. She says, “I get a lot of foxes who were confiscated because it’s illegal for them to be owned or displaced because people buy them and think they’re going to be like a puppy.” ere’s currently higher need for captive fox placement than there is available sanctuary space.
ough foxes comprise the majority of her wildlife residents, DeFisher specializes in predatory animals, including foxes (arctic, gray, red, and fennec), raccoons, weasels, and wolfdog hybrids. e hybrids fell into her lap four years ago when the Department for Environmental Conservation called and asked if she had temporary room for two wolf dogs, but “one thing led to another, and they opened up to me,” she says.
out of as they clean and ensure people wouldn’t have direct access to touch the animals. Since many of the animals have traumatic backgrounds, having people in and out all the time would be too stressful.
Now, with 14 wolf-dog hybrids, more than 35 foxes, a resident raccoon named Savvy, plus animals she’s rehabbing and two young children, DeFisher has her hands full. During April, the thick of baby season, she was up every three hours, bottle-feeding babies. Weasels, for instance, have a high metabolism and need to eat every 90 minutes.
Whenshe’snotupkeepinganimals,takingcareofherchildren, then running outside to do more chores, she’s on social media sharing glimpses of her day with Facebook followers, which is where 100% of the sanctuary’s funding comes from. DeFisher’s sister calls her an influencer, and with her social following in the hundreds of thousands, it’s clear she is. “I think we have a loyal, awesome base. I’m transparent. I show them the realities and don’t make everything pretty and fluffy.” Social media is also where DeFisher educates people about what she does and the animals she cares for.
Eventually, she’d like to open the sanctuary to people so they could come in small groups. But first, she’s raising money to build a bigger facility and enclosures to shi foxes in and
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While living her job can be demanding, it’s her passion. So even when she has a bad day and cries over an animal, she remembers words her husband once told her: “ e day you stop crying is the day I want you to be done doing this,” and whenever she cries, she says she’s embarrassed, but “I never want to lose that passion.”
Of course, her work can be bittersweet, like rehab release day, when she says, “You put blood and sweat into these animals, and then you just open the door and let them run into the wild,” and those moments are her favorites. She also finds it especially fulfilling when she has a breakthrough with a traumatized animal (“resident”), saying, “Creating that bond is just incredible. ose are the moments that make it worth it.”
If you find a wild animal in need, call 585.880.0168 or visit fingerlakeswildlifehotline.org.
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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
HOW EVERYDAY CITIZENS CAN PROTECT LOCAL PARKS
Obey the rules. The opportunity to explore is a great reason to visit parks, but it’s important that park visitors adhere to park rules by hiking and camping in only those areas designated as hikerand camper-friendly. By veering off course, park visitors may inadvertently disturb local plant and wildlife.
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THE CHALLENGES CLIMATE CHANGE POSES TO AGRICULTURE
EXPERT ADVICE FOR COLLEGE-BOUND GRADS
“Picktheprofessor,notthetimeofday.”-Junior,DukeUniversity
Drought: The National Integrated Drought Information System reports that the primary direct economic impact of drought in the agricultural sector is crop failure and pasture losses. The Government of Canada notes that areas of western Canada are already experiencing frequent and severe droughts, and scientists expect other areas of the country to be affected by drought more often in the years to come. The same goes for the United States, which the UCS notes has already dealt with severe drought in California, the Great Plains and the midwest. Depleted water supplies are a byproduct of drought, and such depletion can take a toll on crops and livestock.
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Understanding How PSAs and DREs Help Identify CANCER &body mind
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 53-year-old healthy male, and I always request to check my PSA levels each year. My 57-year-old brother’s new doctor denied his request for a routine PSA check on their initial visit. She said that the test now produces more false positives as well as unnecessary procedures and surgeries, so she said “no” and wouldn’t order it.
Are primary care physicians discouraging the PSA test for older men now? I don’t get any push back when I request to check it. Also, I heard the digital rectal exam (DRE) isn’t as valid anymore for screening. His new doctor also did not do a DRE. I’m curious to know your thoughts on the current DRE and PSA screening guidelines for primary care physicians. -- C.C.
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ANSWER: The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a screening blood test for cancer, and the recommendation for its use has gone back and forth over decades since it’s been introduced. Since screening and prevention are my areas of expertise, I have followed the literature on the use of PSAs and other screening tests very closely.
In my opinion, your brother’s doctor was wrong to refuse to order the test. She was right that it does produce false positives, which could potentially lead to unnecessary surgeries; however, there are good ways to reduce unnecessary treatment while still ordering the test, which can save lives.
Most prostate cancer is so slow-growing that it is likely never to bother a man until he dies from something else. So, we don’t want to operate on these relatively indolent cancers because there’s a possibility of a serious side effect from surgery, such as urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction (neither of which any man wants).
Before operating, careful testing is done on the prostate cancer, including imaging (ideally by an MRI scan), a biopsy with pathological examination, and often genetic testing of the tumor. Along with the PSA results, we can separate prostate cancer into categories of very low risk and low risk versus intermediate and high risk.
Once we have the diagnosis, we can make good recommendations so that we can identify the rare high-risk cancers while not unnecessarily treating the low-risk cancers. Without screenings, we can’t keep rare, small and aggressive tumors from spreading until it’s too late.
Now I have to tell you that 57 isn’t so much “older” than 53, at least from the perspective of prostate cancer screening. The most important time for prostate cancer screening is ages 50-70. There are some men who benefit from starting screening at a younger age (those with a family history, Black men, and men with certain genetic risks), and there are some who benefit from starting screening when they’re older than 70.
The DRE does not add much to the results of the blood test. Approximately 1% of men will get prostate cancer that is diagnosed by the DRE as part of combined screening. Many men will refuse screening if it includes a rectal exam, and it’s estimated that 90% of abnormal rectal exams will be false positives. On the other hand, I’ve had instances where quite a few men don’t feel like they have been adequately screened unless they get the DRE.
I have a discussion with every man about PSA testing, and I recommend it for most men in this age group. But I only rarely have had a man say that he doesn’t want it once he understands that we won’t recommend surgery unless the combination of all the studies show this is a high-risk 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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1. MOVIES: How many dream levels does the crew enter in the film “Inception”?
2. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is “Treasure State”?
3. LITERATURE: Which 1969 novel begins with the line, “All this happened, more or less”?
4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a baby horse called?
5. ACRONYMS: What does the acronym GIF stand for?
6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president served the shortest term?
7. TELEVISION: In which fictional town is “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” set?
8. GEOGRAPHY: What international city’s nickname is “The Eternal City”?
9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many time zones exist on Earth?
10. SCIENCE: Who is known as the father of medicine?
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Backyards have become valuable spaces that enhance both home value and quality of life. Features like outdoor kitchens, TVs, and showers can increase a home’s market value by 3.1%, but the real benefits come from creating a peaceful retreat. To start, refresh the landscape by trimming overgrown trees and hedges to improve flow, and aim for a balance of sun and shade. Consider adding multiple gathering areas, such as an outdoor kitchen and a quiet reading nook, for versatility.
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LOCAL WEDDING VENDORS: Local vendors will be familiar with the area and possibly even the location where the wedding will be held. That can help couples avoid having to give directions, discuss venue protocols, and handle other tasks that must be worked out with non-local vendors. For example, local photographers familiar with a particular venue will know all of the best places to get shots, and some vendors may have preexisting relationships with venue representatives that could ensure wedding day operations go smoothly.
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The American Heartworm Society advises dog owners to have their furry companions tested for heartworm annually. Such tests can typically be conducted during routine preventive care visits to the veterinarian.The AHS notes that such tests are necessary even for dogs that are taking year-round heartworm prevention medications. Tests can confirm that such programs are working or indicate if they are not effective. The American Veterinary Medical Association notes that antigen tests are the most commonly performed tests. These tests detect the presence of adult female heartworms and they are typically highly accurate. If a test is positive, veterinarians may recommend further testing, including radiographs, a blood profile and an echocardiogram. Such tests can determine a number of things about the infection, including its severity. The AVMA also notes that the additional testing can help determine the best course of treatment. Cat owners should know that it’s more difficult to detect heartworm in cats than in dogs. The AHS indicates that cats are much less likely than dogs to have adult heartworms, making the disease harder to detect in felines. Veterinarians may recommend cats receive both the antigen test and an antibody test, which detects exposure to heartworm larvae. The AVMA notes that more testing may increase the likelihood of detecting the disease in cats.
REASONS TO SHOP FARMERS’ MARKETS
The vivid colors and smells emanating from farmers’ markets indicate just how fresh and nutritious the offerings tend to be. Farmers who peddle their wares at farmers’ markets adhere to careful farming methodstoensuretheirfoodsare as nutritious as possible.
Enjoy all nature has to offer during Great Outdoors Month and beyond with these helpful camping tips!
Top 12 Essentials Camping Checklist
√ Tent
√ Sleeping Bag
√ Pillow
√ Water
√ Soap
√ Fire Starter
√ First-Aid Kit
√ Multi-Use Tool or Pocket Knife
√ Flashlight or Head Lamp
√ Toilet Paper
√ Quick-Dry Towel
√ Garbage Bag
Six-Pack of Fun Camping Activities for Families
1. Make s’mores.
2. Write an original campfire song.
3. Use sleeping bags to run a “potato sack” race.
4. Go on a nature scavenger hunt.
5. Create a BINGO board using items in nature.
6. Play a game of flashlight tag.
Campfire Safety
87% of wildfires were caused by humans in 2019, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. You can help prevent wildfires while camping by following these safety tips from the USDA Forest Service:
DO
• Make sure your campfire is a safe distance from tents or anything that could burn.
• Create a ring around the campfire using rocks, and make sure the area surrounding the ring is cleared of leaves and debris.
• Keep pets, kids and playing a safe distance from the campfire.
• Allow the campfire to burn out into ashes whenever possible.
• Use water to drown campfire ashes, then stir and add more water until the ashes are cold.
DON’T
• Don’t start a campfire if conditions are windy.
• Don’t bury warm coals or ashes in a campfire pit.
• Don’t use flammable liquids to start a campfire.
• Don’t burn glass, cans, plastic or garbage.
• Don’t leave a burning campfire or warm ashes unattended.
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NETWORKING STRATEGIES FOR THE DIGITAL AGE
Get out of the house. Digital age networking is not limited to digital connections. Meetup.com encourages like-minded men and women to get together with real people in real life, using the internet to facilitate such connections. Men and women who sign up can use Meetup.com to connect with local professionals in their industries, attend industryspecific events and even establish their own meetup groups. A medium such as Meetup.com is great for individuals of all ages, but it might be especially valuable to established professionals looking to combine digital age networking with the more traditional networking they’re accustomed to.
Unplug when you get home. Perhaps the simplest and most effective way for parents to regain a healthy work-life balance is to unplug their devices. Employing “Do not disturb” settings on smartphones and turning off tablets can ensure parents don’t spend their time at home working but connecting with their families.
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In the latest research on ice cream flavor preferences, top choices vary a little but top five flavors across America remain vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan, and cookie dough (with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry most often included in Americans' top five across demographics. What is/ are your favorite ice cream flavor/s?
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Poll ends 07-29-2025
Poll ended 07-22-2025
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