Maundy ursday- 3/28, 7pm • Holy Eucharist
Good Friday- 3/29, 7pm
Ecumenical Liturgy at Western Presbyterian
Holy Saturday- 3/30 • 10am Stations of the Cross
Easter Sunday- 3/31 • 10am Holy Eucharist
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Zion Episcopal Church
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Are you strong? It is easy to become scared of following Christ. Satan makes this easy for us. We depend upon ourselves to succeed, losing the very thing that keeps us strong in this world. “Have I not commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD our God is with thee whithersoever thou goest” Joshua 1:9. Sometimes we are overwhelmed and lose our way. Your Creator reminds you to remember His Promises in this verse, to not shrink away from your responsibilities and duties in life, but get strength from Him that you can’t buy in a pill or drink. If you want to remain weak, you can always depend on the Government. They always think of you!? Please take the wisdom given you. God Bless.
CHRISTIAN TRACTS, BOOKS and BIBLES. Call after 3pm or leave a message. 585-436-8158
1945 ROPER GAS STOVE. Leave message. 585-323-1762
WOOD LOFT BED w/built-in computer desk, dresser drawer, storage behind for plastic totes. You take apart and move. Very heavy. 585-507-8788
MODEL RAILROAD LAYOUT, HO scale, partially built. 8’x16’. Largely modular. Text 585-645-9835
Three framed black and white PHOTOS OF STONEHENGE 14”x16”. gearmaryellen@gmail.com
PILGRIM HYMNALS (233 of them) and 16 black SLEEVELESS YOUTH CHOIR ROBES. Text 585-590-1982
OIL BASE PAINT: All colors. DO NOT TEXT. Call: 585-377-0878
Six clean, empty, plastic TIDY CAT CONTAINERS. Held 38 lbs. of litter. Tight fitting lid. Great for storage. sylvavalentino@yahoo.com
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AIR FRYER - Power Air Fryer Pro. 16”H x 12”W x 12”D. Works great. Could use a cleaning. In Hamlin. Text or call. 585-260-0437
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Large old, ORGAN. It does work. Two tier keyboard. Bench included. Beautiful piece. Pick up only. Jmc14425@yahoo.com
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CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, especially Christmas village houses & Lemax accessories. In good condition for LeRoy Joy Project. 585-813-5089
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FISHING EQUIPMENT – Fly reel and pole. COSTUME JEWELRY. 585-415-8513
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TheOntarioCountyArtsCouncil announcesanacceptanceperiod for2024grantapplications.The OCACisacceptinggrantapplicationsthroughApril1st,2024from localnonprofitandgovernmentorganizationsforsmallprojectsto enhancethevisualandperforming artsinOntarioCounty.Thearts Councilhasestablishedabudgetof $4000for2024.Grantsofupto $1000willbeannouncedbyMay 15th,2024.Projectsmustbenefit theOntarioCountycommunityand enhancetheartsasawhole.For moreinformation,grantcriteria, andanapplicationformgoto ocarts.org
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PotterVolunteerFireDept. Breakfast! ThePotterVolunteer FireDepartmentwillbehavinga BreakfastatthePotterFireHouse, 1255PhelpsRoad,thethirdSunday ofthemonthforMARCH17from 8AMtillNoon.Wewillbeserving Pancakes,sausages,homefries, breakfastsandwiches,eggs,toast, coffee,juiceandmore!
WEAR A BASE LAYER. A thin T-shirt is a must as a base layer, better if it is made of fabric that wicks away moisture. There are even some that are made to be water repellent and stain resistant with anti-odor properties for those in warmer climes. Since this is the layer that is in direct contact with your skin, you want something that will allow moisture to escape as you sweat.
ThePalmyraGardenClubFundraiser willrunfrommid-Marchtothe endofApril2024.Proceedsfromthis annualeventwillpurchaseflowers andsoilforsummerflowercontainers atthePalmyracommunitycenter, Villagehall,villagestreetlocationsand windowboxesattheAllingCoverlet Museum;18locationsintotal.Local participatingbusinesseswillhavewellmarkedjarsintheirestablishments requestingdonationsforthisproject. ThePalmyragardenclubFacebook pagewillincludeaflierwithfurther details,locationofdonationjarsand contactinformationforquestions. Thankyouforyourconsideration;any andalldonationshelpuskeepPalmyralookingbeautiful.
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Holy Thursday, which falls on the Thursday before Easter Sunday, commemorates The Last Supper of Jesus Christ. During The Last Supper, Jesus,whoChristiansbelieveistheSonofGod,establishedthesacrament of Holy Communion. The Last Supper was the final meal Jesus enjoyed with his disciples in Jerusalem, and it was during The Last Supper when Jesus predicted one of those disciples would ultimately betray him. Holy Thursday is sometimes referred to as “Maundy Thursday,” a reference to the religious rite of maundy, which is the washing of the feet. The Last Supper and the rite of maundy are connected because it was during The Last Supper that Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. Though The Last Supper, during which Jesus gave his disciples bread, telling them it was his body, and wine, telling them it was his blood, is celebrated at every Mass as part of the Liturgy of the Eucharist, Holy Thursday Mass places even greater emphasis on this significant event.
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Set your trap on St. Patrick’s Eve before going to bed. If you wake to find a treat in your trap, you caught a leprechaun!
1. Use a jar, box, or empty tissue box to build your Leprechaun trap.
2. Decorate your trap using rainbows, shamrocks, stickers, glitter or anything else you think might lure a leprechaun.
3. Create a trapping mechanism at the entry point of your trap. You can angle a stick or straw to prop open a trap door, or drape some felt over the top.
4. Build a ladder leading to your trap’s entry point using pipe cleaners or craft sticks.
5. Deposit some pennies, foil-wrapped coins or lucky charms inside your trap or on top of the felt as bait.
6. Set your trap before going to bed on March 16. Remember, a leprechaun will only visit while you’re sleeping.
7. Check your trap in the morning. Sneaky little leprechauns rarely stay trapped, but if you caught one who escaped, you might find he left behind a treat for you!
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From estates, local store surplus, farmers and individuals: wood working tools, home improvement items, building materials and rough cut lumber, etc., Everyone welcome as a buyer or seller with quality, usable materials.
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Celtic culture is rife with tradition. Traditional music is one identifying factor of the people who reside in countries awash in Celtic heritage, such as Ireland and Scotland. The strains of bagpipes can be heard during various celebrations and memorials. Bagpipes can produce uplifting and upbeat tunes or somber notes ideal for moments of reflection. Bagpipes are in a class of musical instruments known as aerophones. They produce sound through reeds from a constant reservoir of air trapped in a bag. Bagpipes are comprised of an air supply; a bag that holds the air; a chanter, which looks similar to a recorder and has finger holes to produce the melody; and one or more drones, which produce the sustained pitch. In bagpipes, the drones are the pipes placed over the musicians’ shoulders. Since the 14th century, bagpipes have appeared in European art and literature. Evidence of bagpipes in Ireland can be traced back to 1581, when John Derrick’s “The Image of Ireland” clearly illustrates a bagpiper. However, actual examples of bagpipes found before the 18th century are rare.
What some music aficionados may not know is that not all bagpipes are the same, and Irish bagpipes have distinctions that set them apart from other varieties.
Irish bagpipes, or uilleann pipes, differ from other types of bagpipes, including Scottish Highland pipes. Uilleann is derived from the Irishlanguagetermpiobaiuilleann,whichmeans,“pipesoftheelbow.”Afullset of uilleann pipes has a chanter, three drones and three keyed regulators. A half set will have no regulators. The pipes are tuned in the key of D, and unlike many other pipes, the reed will over blow. This gives uilleann pipes a range of two octaves. The chanter also can produce sharps and flats. In addition, regulators give them extra dimension of sound. Irish pipes have a softer sound than other bagpipes, enabling them to be played indoors. Although bagpipes have been integral to ancient Irish history, they are still alive and well today. Many bagpipers still proudly play them throughout Europe and in North America. The resonating sound of the pipes can be heard during parades and various celebrations, such as on St. Patrick’s Day.
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Spring forever appears the soothing music part of lyrics unspoken. It thaws the frozen fears, mends the wounded heart that Winter has broken.
~Aarno DavidsonI’vebanishedWinter,saiththeSpring, Awake! arise, ye flowers! Brisk breezes blow, Bright sunshine glow, AndrousetheyoungYear’spowers.
~ Henry James Slack (1818–1896), The Ministry of the Beautiful, “Conversation IV: Spring-time on the Western Coast,” 1850
Snow, water and sand reflect the damaging rays from the sun and can increase a person’s risk for sunburn
reece resident, Steven Frost, is a man of many talents and hobbies. A retired elementary school teacher, son of beloved Midlakes High School English teacher, Marilyn Frost, and husband of pastor at Newark’s Park Presbyterian Church, Susan Frost, Steven enjoys archery and bowhunting, as well as turning wood, including making hundreds of magic wands for Harry Potter festivals.
What gives Steven even greater prominence, however, is what’s known as “ e Frost Process” of raising thousands of baby white oak trees he then has given away across the region. His hobby gained the recognition of SUNY Oswego’s Erie Canal Forest Restoration Project, to which 1,400 of his baby white oaks have gone to help.
Steven says he got the “tree bug” from his dad, who was always digging up seedlings and planting them around his property. Steven decided to focus on white oak, because their acorns taste better and the deer, bunnies, squirrels, chipmunks, and turkey seem to prefer them over the black oak family of red, black, scarlet, and pin oaks.
e white oak family includes white, bur, swamp white, English, and chestnut oak.
“Over a 15-year period with lots of trial and error,” Steven developed a method to start white oak trees from acorns. e process starts by collecting acorns in late August or early September using a Nut Wizard tool.
Each day, he’d collected compost from the school cafeteria, expired salad bar items, le over mashed potatoes, bean dip, pizza, etc. He called this “bio-slime.” He dumped the bio-slime onto his compost pile and rototilled it in. is compost is the medium he then planted the acorns in. No sticks, no stones, and excellent nutrition. And it was free soil that otherwise saved material from the trash.
Bucket lids keep the soil moist so acorns don’t dry out and allow them to be stacked.
In spring when the temps stay above freezing, acorns wake up and sprout baby trees. Chipmunks and squirrels dig up acorns to eat the tender roots and tops, so Steven built cages out of ½” hardware cloth to keep the squirrels out and leaves the cages on until baby trees outgrow the height of the cages, usually in June or July. By that time, the trees don’t smell like acorns anymore and are safe from squirrels.
Oaks grow a tap root that goes straight down. Pots must be deep enough to allow adequate root growth. If planted in a shallow pot, roots grow around the inside of the pot with a weaker root system when the tree is transplanted. Steven was happy to discover that grocery store bakery departments’ icing buckets are perfect for his white oak acorns, 9” square, about 18” deep, with lids. Stores are happy to recycle/donate the empty buckets.
White oak acorns germinate and grow roots as soon as they contact soil in the fall. Roots might grow as long as 4” before cold temps force dormancy. In nature, an acorn gets buried by a squirrel and it becomes part of nature’s food pantry. Acorns that are not dug up nor eaten by deer or squirrels during winter sprout in the spring. Fall leaves and snow serve as insulation and prevent them from freezing and dying.
e biggest contributing factor to success, Steven says, is finding a cold, not freezing environment to store them in until spring. His outside storage space that shared a basement wall is perfect, with enough heat from the basement to keep the space cold but not freezing.
Baby white oaks should be harvested in September, or else the roots will outgrow the bucket. To harvest a bucket, Steven turns the garden hose to jet and sprays around the inside perimeter of the bucket, then dumps out the root/dirt/tree mass. Turning down the hose pressure, he rinses and picks apart roots that have grown together.
He says he usually ends up with 20-25 bare root seedlings 4-12” tall with root systems to match. ese should be planted immediately, within a day or two of harvesting, and the roots cannot dry out. Damp paper towels and plastic wrap help.
Over the years, Steven gave away these baby whites to teachers at his school, and finally a colleague referred him to Dr. Kristen Haynes of SUNY Oswego and the Erie Canal Forest Restoration Project.
Two hundred years ago, the Erie Canal barges were built out of white oak lumber, which meant most white oaks in this part of the country were overharvested. “ e Canal Forest Restoration Project is on a mission to restore the presence of white oak and white pine trees in New York State’s Canal Regions.” ey give away baby trees at events around the state.
Steven’s baby white oaks and his Frost Process have been helpful. Dr. Haynes says Steven “is a true unsung hero of the region and a highly valuable collaborator for our project.”
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Corned beef and cabbage might not be a part of many people’s diet regimens throughout the year. But come March 17, it’s not uncommon to find people from all walks of life indulging in this beloved meal.
March 17 marks the celebration of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Over the years, the day has also become a celebration of the Emerald Isle. Such celebrations tend to feature corned beef and cabbage, even though the dish may have little to do with Ireland (and even less to do with St. Patrick). The precise origins of the link between corned beef and St. Patrick’s Day remain a topic of debate, but some historians say the corned beef enjoyed today can be traced to New York City’s Irish immigrant population in the 19th and 20th centuries, who popularized a salted meat made from brisket that was then sold by Jewish butchers.
Regardless of the authenticity of its link to Ireland, corned beef is delicious and many modern Paddy’s Day celebrants wouldn’t think of going without it on March 17.
While high school seniors on the cusp of graduating and moving on to college give ample thought to their college majors, many are likely to change majors at least once after enrolling in a college or university. According to the University of La Verne, between 50 and 70 percent of college students change majors at least once, and many of them will change their majors three times before they graduate. The University also reports that 50 percent of college graduates pursue careers that are not related to their majors. Career and personality assessments can help students determine which subjects they may want to study upon enrolling in a college or university. Such assessments can help students discover their interests, and then students can work with advisors and career counselors at their colleges or universities to find majors that align with those interests. High school seniors on their way to college in the coming months can rest easy that, even if they don’t know what to study when they arrive on college campuses this fall, many of their fellow freshmen are equally uncertain.
The planet is comprised of a remarkable set of organisms that, when working correctly, produce some awe-inspiring results. However, the Earth is constantly under attack from a growing population and the mechanisms of man that can have very real environmental impacts. Education is the key to inciting real change. One in four mammals is at risk of extinction, while 78 percent of marine mammals are threatened by an early and preventable death due to getting caught in fishing nets intended for other species. Furthermore, at least 50 million acres of rainforest are lost every year, totaling an area the size of Great Britain, says the organization Solar Energy World. By making real changes, including recycling, cutting down on emissions and protecting wildlife habitats, individuals can help to preserve the world’s resources for many years to come.
• 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
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.
• If you make your own broth, you can freeze cubes in easy-to-measure amounts by using your muffin tin. Measure out broth in half cup or cup amounts, then freeze. When done, pop them out into a freezer-safe baggie.
• Chrome is easily cleaned and shined up with vinegar. Keep a misting bottle in the bathroom to give handles a quick swipe a er getting ready in the morning or evening.
• Ice cream cones with a flat bottom make a great container for cupcakes. Fill cones two-thirds full with batter, bake as directed, and you have cupcake cones! Frost and go!
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* On March 14, 1914, stock-car racer Lee Arnold Petty is born near Randleman, North Carolina. In 1959, he won the Daytona 500. Lee Petty never lost a race on account of being too kind to his competitors, even if they were family.
Improving traction around the house also can minimize falls. Throw rugs and runners can be made more secure with nonslip rubber backings. Bath rugs can reduce slipping on wet surfaces in the bathroom. Also, nonslip mats can be used inside of showers and bathtubs.
Use shoe trays to reduce puddling from melting snow or rain runoff in entryways. Mop up spills quickly, and consider the use of matteor textured-finished flooring to improve stability underfoot. Promptly remove snow and ice from driveways and walkways. For those who live in cold climates, heated concrete can help melt precipitation before it accumulates.
Plant to create privacy. Homeowners spent more time at home than ever before during the pandemic, and some might have grown tired of seeing what their neighbors are up to. Fencing might be the first solution homeowners consider when looking to make their landscapes more private. But new fencing installation can be expensive, costing homeowners between $1,667 and $4,075 on average, according to BobVila.com. A more costly and natural solution is to plant trees around the perimeter. Speak with a local landscaping professional, who can survey the property to see which trees might thrive and provide the privacy homeowners want.
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1. TELEVISION: Which TV sitcom featured a father figure named Philip Banks?
2. LANGUAGE: How many letters are in the Greek alphabet?
3. MOVIES: Which movie features the line, “To be honest, when I found out the patriarchy wasn’t just about horses, I lost interest”?
4. SCIENCE: How long is an eon?
5. GEOGRAPHY: In which country is most of the Kalahari Desert located?
6. MUSIC: Which singer once was called the Material Girl?
7. FOOD & DRINK: What is injera?
8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of cockroaches called?
9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which large U.S. city is nicknamed Emerald City?
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9. Seattle, Washington.
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a retired male over 65 and a former occasional cigar smoker. I quit 15 years ago after I was diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus. I was also a former drinker and quit seven years ago. I regularly completed all the biopsies as required and took my proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) daily as instructed.
This year, I read an article about PPIs contributing to dementia and neuropathy, which I have. My primary care physician suggested that I switch to over-the-counter H2 blockers as a safer approach. I developed an irregular heart rhythm and soaring blood pressure. I was then diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib). My stress test and echocardiogram are normal for my age. I am now on some heavyduty beta blockers, blood thinners and a very expensive rhythmcontrol drug.
A book I recently read written by two top cardiologists stated that long-term use of PPIs is dangerous and can cause AFib, but a recent article published by the National Institute of Health states the opposite. I also read that an irritated esophagus stimulates the esophagus nerve and triggers AFib. I’m confused now.
Because Barrett’s vastly increases my chances for getting a very aggressive cancer, doing nothing is not an option. I have already modified and continue to modify my diet, but that only goes so far. And as I’m sure you are aware of, a stroke caused by AFib is often life-threatening.
My complicated question is, which professional approach would you recommend: PPIs or H2 blockers? Is there a third option? -- B.B.
ANSWER: There is not a definitive answer on whether PPIs, like omeprazole, increase the risk of AFib. Studies are potentially confounded by the fact that people with AFib sometimes think they have stomach problems and may take a PPI, leading to a false association between the PPI and AFib. As you say, there have also been studies that suggest a decreased risk of AFib in people who use PPIs.
In my mind, the increased risk of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus as a result of untreated stomach acid reflux in a person with Barrett’s esophagus is the key in this situation, as Barrett’s is a condition where abnormal lining of the esophagus occurs due to years of acid exposure.
I do not believe over-the-counter H2 blockers, like famotidine (Pepcid), are adequate enough to reduce the risk of esophageal cancer, so I advise patients in your situation to use PPIs, despite their known risks.
The data suggesting a risk of dementia are weak. While there might be a small risk, the risk isn’t high enough to avoid using a PPI in a person with Barrett’s. B12 deficiency is absolutely a risk in people taking long-term PPIs. Low B12 can certainly lead to neuropathy, but both can be prevented and treated by testing for B12 deficiency and by getting supplementation, if needed.
I am very glad to hear you are getting routine endoscopic surveillance and biopsies so that any abnormal growth of the esophagus can be identified and treated promptly.
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On the very busy morning of Sunday, February 18th, at Wegmans Geneseo, an older gentleman’s cashier had rung up his large number of items, and he then discovered that he had forgotten his wallet. As he and the cashier tried to decide what to do, the woman behind him in line handed the cashier her credit card and very, very, generously rescued him. He protested, saying that he lived close by & could easily run home to get his wallet. She refused and just said “Pay it forward.” I’d just like to tell that woman that I have known that man for decades, and he has always been helping others with all kinds of issues, but he was truly surprised, and very grateful, to be on the receiving end that day. I know that he will definitely Pay it Forward.
Everyone smokes in [local] plaza. I walk to the grocery store there almost every day, and there is usually someone standing or sitting someplace smoking. Most employees from [the grocery store] smoke on their breaks and couldn’t care less about the non-smokers like myself who don’t want to smell the smoke. I have to go in the street and almost get run over. Legislation should say “No smoking, vaping, or using tobacco products in all shopping plazas, parking lots, etc.” They are too lax with this issue. The American Cancer Society got involved with [a company] and now they don’t sell cigarettes. However, other stores still sell them, which says it’s okay to smoke. [Another company] has signs in the windows saying “No Smoking,” but inside they sell cigarettes. More should be done.
The Hometown Story in your January 19th issue reminded me of the experiences we had with German war prisoners. In the early 1940s, my parents contracted with the Heinz Co. to raise tomatoes. My mother, Anna, a German immigrant, and our neighbor’s 20-yr-old daughter drove the truck full of ripe tomatoes to the Hilton facility. My mother did not disclose that she was German when they arrived. As they unloaded the truck, the prisoners commented in German on the attractiveness of the young woman and speculated what she might look like without any clothes. In German, Anna said she would look like any of the girls they had at home. The prisoners were surprised and also happy to hear German. Much discussion followed about where they and she were from in Germany. They were glad the war was over for them and they were in the US rather than Russia. They felt they were treated and cared for quite well but missed family and friends back home.
Many local residents are involved in helping feral cat colonies. For those unfamiliar, these people trap feral cats, have them spayed or neutered, and release them back to their colony. Some people provide the colonies with cat food. Their efforts come from their kind and loving hearts. I’ve owned pet cats for 29 years, and I’m ready to take off the rose-colored glasses and admit the feral cat colony concept is not working. Friends directly involved in colony support tell me there are always more cats coming in and restarting the flow of kittens. The constant drain on [humane society]’s resources (and others who offer spaying) is not the best use of funds. Cats are not part of our native ecosystem and the effect on our native bird populations is devastating. Walk outside anywhere and you’ll notice the vast decline in the number of birds. There are many factors against birds, but this is one we can control. This failed experiment needs to be replaced with humane euthanasia for feral cats.
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My new puppy’s training is going very well, and he responds very well to rewards of little treats. I worry about feeding him so many processed, store-bought snacks though. What are some natural or homemade alternatives for treats? -- Maggie T., Nashua, N.H.
A: Many alternative recipes for homemade doggie treats are available on the internet and at the bookstore, but the healthiest ones share many common features. is means that you can find quite a few good recipes out there, or develop a few of your own.
Common ingredients in dog treats are meat protein (either from fresh meats, broths or strained baby foods), whole-grain flours (like wheat, oats, corn or rice), eggs and powdered supplements (like brewer’s yeast or garlic). A variety of flavorings can be added, including peanut butter, sugar or molasses, vanilla, salt, and small amounts of cheese or milk. Dry or instant yeast can be added to biscuit-type recipes, to allow the dough to rise before baking.
A popular training asset is liver treats, which can be made fairly easy and which last about four to five days if stored properly (in an airtight container and refrigerated). Chicken livers, eggs and sweetener are pureed, flour or cornmeal is mixed in (some owners add powdered supplements as well) and the mixture is baked, cooled and sliced into bite-size treats.
Certain foods are never safe for dogs, so don’t use any recipe that contains these ingredients: chocolate, onions, raisins/grapes or macadamia nuts. ey seem like fairly innocent foods, but can cause serious health problems in dogs.
Baking and testing these snacks out on your puppy can be a lot of fun. Remember, you can also share recipes with other dog owners and perhaps find the perfect treat for your companion.
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