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By Sam Mazotta
Halloween pet safety is a paramount concern
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Please warn your readers to keep their cats indoors on Halloween night! I’ve heard too many stories of cats disappearing or being injured by people with ill intentions -- especially black cats. -- Francis in Des Moines, Iowa
DEAR FRANCIS: It’s a good a idea to keep cats indoors every night, but yes, they face additional threats to their safety on Halloween. The biggest danger is from cars -- traffic is heavier during peak trick-or-treating hours, around sunset. Frequent opening and closing of the front door is another danger: As owners hand out treats in the doorway, their cat may take the opportunity to run outside -- often right into the busy street.
Halloween safety extends to all the pets in the household. Cats are not likely to get into the big bowl of candy near the doorway, but dogs may be fascinated by the wrappers and lovely aromas. If owners don’t keep watch, their dog may overturn the bowl and begin gobbling up chocolate or sugar-free candies that contain xylitol -- an ingredient that is poisonous to them.
While pranksters harming cats (and other pets) can happen, a much more concerning fact is that many people adopt black cats for Halloween, only to abandon them afterward for one reason or another -- they’re too expensive to take care of, their apartment management doesn’t allow pets, and so on. Impulsive adoptions are a bigger risk.
So keep your pets safe on Halloween by placing them in a separate room during the busiest part of trick-or-treating, or duringaparty.Andmakesurethecandystaysoutof theirreach.
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Understanding the Risk Reduction of Statins With Cholesterol
Q. A.
DEAR DR. ROACH: A cardiologist recently suggested that I should consider taking a statin because of my “borderline” cholesterol level. So, I took a dive into the details of statin therapy. I learned that although statins are thought to reduce the chance of a cardiovascular event by up to 50%, the actual reduction is very small. I presented this information to the cardiologist and decided to forego statin therapy, which he endorsed. A better understanding of this difference would be very valuable to your readers. -- T.G.
ANSWER: The amount of absolute risk reduction from a statin in a person without known heart disease depends mostly on a person’s absolute risk of heart disease. This depends on the person’s risk factors such as age, sex, blood pressure, cholesterol level, smoking status, family history, and others. (When a person already has known heart disease, then the benefits of a statin are so large that this kind of analysis isn’t generally done.)
The relative risk reduction from a statin depends on the potency and dose of a statin, but a typically used number is about a relative risk reduction of 20%. (A 50% relative risk reduction isn’t achievable with the current medication.)
I normally go through this analysis with every patient when considering a statin, and it starts with estimating their absolute risk prior to treatment. There are several calculators to give an estimate; I usually use tinyurl.com/PREVENTCalc and adjust it for any risk factors that are not considered by the calculator. (I should add that some people have difficulty understanding these numbers and simply ask me about my opinion, which is fine, but I prefer to work collegially.)
For example, a 75-year-old man who has a cholesterol level of 220 mg/dL and an HDL of 45 mg/dL with a blood pressure of 140/80 mmHg (all of which might be considered “borderline”), the calculator gives an estimated absolute risk of 19.4%. This is the risk of this person developing any kind of obstructive heart disease, including a heart attack or death, during the next 10 years.
With a statin, a reasonable guess would be a drop of about 20% of the absolute risk (19.4% in this case), meaning a drop to 15.5%. The relative risk reduction is 20%, but the absolute risk reduction for this person is 3.9%.
A second example is a 50-year-old woman with the exact same numbers who has an absolute risk reduction of 3.6%. She would get the same 20% reduction, but this is only a 0.72% drop for a new absolute risk of 2.88%.
Clinicians and epidemiologists use another number called the “number needed to treat” (NNT), which is a function of the absolute risk reduction. In the examples above, about 26 75-year-old men would need to be treated for 10 years to prevent a case of heart attack or death, while 139 50-year-old women would need to be treated to prevent one case.
The benefit of a statin or any other treatment to reduce heart disease depends on how much risk a person has to begin with. Whether this benefit is “worth it” to any given person depends not only on the absolute benefit, but also on their aversion to medicine and their level of worry about heart disease.
The cost of a statin ($5 or $10 a month) isn’t a big consideration for most. Serious side effects to statins are rare, but if they occur, there are alternatives.
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
A LOOK AT THE OLDEST HALLOWEEN TRADITION
Bonfire: Historians trace many traditions of Halloween to a Celtic holiday known as Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts lived 2,000 years ago in parts of what is now Northern France, Great Britain and Ireland. During Samhain, people believed that the door between the worlds of the living and the dead was blurred. On Samhain, Celts believed the ghosts of the dead returned.Also, Druids made predictions about the future at this time of year. It was customary to build large, sacred bonfires and burn crops and other sacrifices to the Celtic deities. While large bonfires are not typically part of Halloween celebrations today, revelers can light fire pits in their yards that are reminiscent of ancient celebrations.
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Echoes of Halloween Night
By Ruth E. Staly, Shortsville
Oh, what an eerie night this is As the moon hides behind the trees.
Casting a glow sure to chill your bones, While the trees bend forth with the breeze Alas the little ones still lurk From behind each tree they peek. Running together from house to house, a bag full of riches they seek. My doorbell rings, I jump to my feet. not knowing what I shall find. Ever so slowly I open my door to see what is lurking behind “Trick or Treat” came the voice of an Angel. Beware of her twinkling eye. en a long hairy hand slipped over my wrist, “BOO”, and I jumped toward the sky. OH, For the demons and devils, e beast with the long hairy hand. It’s the love and laughter that brings us together, And echoes throughout the land. Dracula, Werewolf and Goblins, One by one, to my door they all came.
Soon a Witch on her broomstick appeared, along with her cat with no name. I began to bask in my glory. Each little one I showed my great fright. Running, giggling “I scared her Mommy!”
Echoes of Halloween night.
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SIGHTS TO SEE AT FALL HARVEST FESTIVALS
Pumpkin patches - Fall harvest organizers pick and display pumpkins in fields to make it easier for youngsters to find the perfect pumpkin for Halloween carvings. It’s a sea of orange this time of year, and things may get more colorful with non-edible gourds in shades of white or yellow.
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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 • 680-346-1500 macedonpubliclibrary.org
M-Th 10-8; F 10-5; 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 9-7; F 9-5; Sa 9-1; Sun Closed
MACEDONPUBLICLIBRARY:
Nov.1:
(10:00am-Noon)SunflowerWreath (11:00am-1:00pm)ComeSing-aLong
Nov.3:
(Noon-1:00pm)MacedonSenior Meeting
(2:00pm-4:00pm)Euchre (5:00pm-7:45pm)GEDInstructional Help
Nov.4: ElectionDay
(10:15am-11:00am)Preschool StoryTime,ages2-4
Nov.5:
(10:00am-11:15am)DrumsAlive! CardioDrumming
(10:15am-11:00am)Preschool StoryTime,ages2-4
(5:00pm-7:45pm)GEDInstructional Help
Nov.6:
(2:00pm-4:00pm)Euchre
(2:00pm-5:00pm)Mahjong (6:00pm-6:40pm)ExerciseClassw/ Kristi (6:00pm-7:00pm)TeenTime:DyeIt Yourself!
(6:00pm-6:40pm)MakeaCard withSally
Nov.7:
(1:00pm-2:00pm)CuteFeltFlower Wreath
(2:00pm-2:45pm)DrumsAlive! CardioDrumming
PALMYRACOMMUNITYLIBRARY:
November3-DoughnutsandaMovie 11am:JoinusforafunMovieMondaywithdoughnutsandadiscussion. November3-MexicanTrain Dominoes6:30pm.JointheMonday nightgamegroupforachancetotrya newgame. November5-TechandResumeHelp 6pm.Needhelpwiththatemailthat wontopen,orwritingthatresume, bringittothelibraryandgetthehelp youneed.
November6-AdultCraftNight6pm. MagazineChristmasTrees.Registrationrequired.VisitthePalmyra CommunityLibrarywebsitetoregister.
November8-AdultSaturdayArtStudio10:30amThethemethismonthis Sculpture.Pleaseregisteronline.$5 feerequireddayofevent.
NEWARK
4thAnnualVeteransTributeConcert -Saturday,November8at 3:00pm:TheCommunityisinvitedto aConcertinhonorofourVeteransat theFirstUnitedMethodistChurch, 301S.MainSt.,Newark.Theconcert willfeaturetheAmericanLegionand VFWColorGuard,NewarkFirstUMC Chancel&BellChoirs,Canaltown Chorale,andothermusicalguests. Followingtheconcert,areceptionwill beheldinthechurchlounge.Free Admission.FreeWilldonations acceptedtobenefitMightyOaks Foundation.HandicapAccessible.
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UnitedChurchofPhelpsContemporaryWorship- Joinusevery Thursdayat6:30forcontemporary worship.Itisacausalserviceinour fellowshiphallwithavarietyofsongs, messages,scripture,andvideos.All arewelcometoattend.58Main Street,Phelps.
PHELPS
PhelpsLibraryGenealogyClubOpentoall,especiallystudentsneedinghelpwithschoolgenealogy projects.Ourmeetingsareat6:30 everysecondTuesdayofthemonth exceptJanuaryandFebruary.Phelps CommunityCenter,6BantaSt., Phelps.
ATake-OutRoastBeefDinner will beheldattheWideAwakeGrange, Route88inPhelpsonSaturday, NOVEMBER1st.Dinnersmaybe pickedupatthedoorfrom4:30pm’tillgone.Mealincludes:Roastbeef, mashedpotatoesandgravy,vegetables,coleslaw,applesauceanddessert.Ticketsare$15.Pickupticketsat thedoor.Questions,call 315-548-5553.
WALWORTH
SecondBaptistChurchesAnnual OperationChristmasChildPackingParty -ChurchmembersofSecondBaptistChurchandmembersof theWalworthCommunitywillbe gatheringtopackshoeboxeswith toys,schoolsupplies,clothing,and hygieneitemstosendtochildrenin needaroundtheworldthroughthe OperationChristmasChild(OCC) ProgramsponsoredbySamaritan’s Purse.Allitemsarebeingsupplied. Weneedyourhelptopackover300+ boxesonSunday,November2ndat 1pm.Wewillgatherinthesanctuary at1pmtoreceiveinstructionsatthe SecondBaptistChurch,3689Main St.,onthecornerofChurchandMain StreetsinWalworth.Pleasejoinus.
polltime
With rising costs and reduced assistance, what does your household anticipate will happen to your budget the final two months of this year?
- There will be no change to my budget this year.
- We will budget more carefully this year, but we should be okay.
- We will go without this year or we will reach out for local assistance to make it through.
- No idea. We’ll see what happens.
Poll ends 11-4-2025
Poll ended 10-28-2025
Autumn around Western NY is full of leaf-peeping and apple-picking. With an average of 29.5 million bushels of apples produced each year around the state and NY Apple Association based right here in Fishers, how do you like your apples?
36.4% Straight off the tree or from the market
9.1% Pressed into beverages
45.5% All/any of the above
9.1% I don’t like apples
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By Matilda Charles
Gift giving this year?
A show of hands, please: How many of us are already in a panic about just how we’re going to give holiday gifts to our family and friends this year? With the costs of everything seeming to go up by the day, how are we going to manage to stretch our budgets to include gifts?
CONSUMERS CAN SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESSES
Share experiences through word-of-mouth. Word-of-mouth marketing still works, and consumers can play an important role in ensuring that it benefits local businesses. According to the marketing solution experts at Hibü, word-of-mouth marketing remains the most popular way to recommend a business. Consumers trust what others say about a business, so positive experiences with a local firm can be shared with family, friends and neighbors looking for similar services.
And why do we want to, given our circumstances? Because we always have. Because it’s expected. Because it makes us feel good. Because we want to maintain the relationships we’ve had. Whatever our reasons for wanting to give gifts, it’s going to be tough this year. But it can be done with a bit of thought.
If you search on the internet for “gift giving on a budget,” you’ll find thousands of ideas. Most of them seem to fall into one of three categories: experiences, time and love.
A family movie night can be an experience the grandkids long remember. Borrow a selection of age appropriate movies from the library, make popcorn, buy drinks and order pizza. Or ask the local bowling alley about a family price for a few hours of lane time.
Then there’s the gift of time. Give a personalized coupon book you’ve made, good for a special outing, a home cooked meal, gardening help in the spring or hours of child care.
Best of all might well be the gift of love when you make your gifts: a platter of holiday treats, inexpensive glass jars filled with homemade candies, winter hats you knitted, a small bundle of favorite recipes you’ve printed on 3x5 cards. The dollar store offers many ideas such as picture frames you decorate and fill with family photos or artwork. Look for items to create themed gift baskets.
So, gift giving can be done -- unless this is when you finally decide to say, “I can’t do it this year.”
Haunting in the Hamlet Brings Marion’s History to Life
Each October, Marion’s Hall Center Cemetery transformsintoastageforstoriesofthepast.Shadows flicker among gravestones, lanterns light a winding path, and voices from local history rise once more Haunting in the Hamlet, an annual event that blends fact, folklore, and community spirit.
Haunting in the Hamlet is the creation of Jen Hunter, secretary of the Marion Historic Association. Every aspect of the event, from scriptwriting and historical research to the selection of individuals portrayed, begins with Hunter, who says all the stories and facts shared during the event
Hunter’s process begins long before the October chill sets in. Usually starting with a walk through the cemetery or research on Find a Grave, Hunter explores old newspapers and the Marion Historic Association’s archives to learn more about prominent Marion individuals.
With the help of Association members for historical details along the way as well as event advertising, youth chaperoning, andrunningofthecheck-inandrefreshmenttablesattheevent, the event becomes an incredible guided night walk through local history. Tour guides, a mix of association members, educators from Midlakes Schools and the Wayne Technical Center, parents, grandparents, and students, lead groups along the lighted path, stopping for short performances in which local youth and adults portray figures from Marion’s past.
History, Community, and Creativity
Each scene is carefully cra ed with authenticity in mind. Hunter designs the props and costumes herself, with help from her family, saying, “My mom handles the sewing, while my husband and dad assist with woodworking and costume structures. roughout the year, I collect items like wool pants, blazers, and dresses that can be altered to fit a period look.”
Marion Historical Society President, eresa Kuhn, says the event’s 25-30 volunteers work behind the scenes on props, costumes, and the script, and she says, “It’s a family-friendly event that blends local history with a bit of Halloween fun.” Hunter explains that “scares” along the way are all traditional, including the Headless Horseman, Frankenstein, and witches.
editor of e Marion Enterprise, the town’s newspaper from 1880 to 1939 before merging with the Newark Union Gazette. Tour guides follow a prepared script, adding additional context and stories along the way.
Even with some wet weather this year, the event drew around 180 attendees. A erward, guests gathered for cider, cocoa, and donuts, a sweet ending to an evening of history and community. Kuhn says part of the proceeds from this event supports the Historic Association’s scholarship fund, and the rest helps sustain the nonprofit’s programming.
Building Toward the Bicentennial
For Hunter, the creative process never really ends. “I’m already planning the 2026 walk, which will be larger in celebration of Marion’s Bicentennial,” she says. She maintains “a running PowerPoint of potential names and historical figures, refining it as I research to ensure a well-rounded event that represents a variety of people and time periods.”
Accessibility is also a priority for next year, planning a tractor-pulled wagon tour for those with mobility challenges and an ASL-interpreted tour to welcome members of the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Volunteers are always welcome, Hunter says. “We’re always looking for more helpers, especially prop and
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for everyone. Haunting in the Hamlet aims to draw in community members who might not normally attend their historical programs, to teach them something wonderful about the town, and to provide the volunteers with a fun and memorable experience, Hunter says.
Haunting in the Hamlet is more than an annual evening of entertainment; it’s a living connection between Marion’s history and its future. rough every lighted path and carefully researched story, the community celebrates its roots while inspiring new generations to keep those stories alive.
For more information, visit www.mhany.org or follow the Association on social media. In the next couple of months, check out the Marion Historic Association’s community events at the Marion Museum at Jennie’s House, 3794 South Main Street, Marion:
11/1: Help Us Name the Faces and Places
11/13: Membership Meeting
11/29: Santa Visit with cra s, refreshments, and photo opportunity
12/20: Holiday Open House with local musicians and refreshments before the Lighted Parade
2025 HAUNTING IN THE HAMLET CAST
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Volunteers Needed
GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY
• Tool ri Shop: Volunteer/donation based storefront that provides reuse of tools/hardware, Flexible Volunteer times with a variety of roles from Cashier to Tool Preparation, with profits benefiting Senior programs in our Community. Email delandfire@gmail.com to become part of our family.
• Girl Scouts: Co-leaders for troops, resource people, businesses able to give tours. Email fniteowl33@gmail.com
• e South Perinton Cemetery Association: We have the following Cemetery Board positions to fill: Secretary, Assistant Superintendent, and Website Master. We look forward to having new partners fill these positions, joining us in providing essential services to our local communities. Email: spcemetery1916@gmail.com
• Patrick Place - A Comfort Care Home Inc.: Patrick Place is seeking volunteers for resident care, fundraising, community outreach, buildings maintenance and landscaping/gardening. Email: directorpatrickplace@ gmail.com
• UR Noyes Health (Spice Box Gi Shop): Join our team of Spice Box Gi Shop volunteers! All profits from purchases go right back into the community, supporting Noyes Health, our patients and community. Email christa_barrows@urmc.rochester.edu or call 585-335-4358
• Heritage Christian Stables: Volunteer at HCS in Webster and make a difference. Support riders as they build strength and confidence through equine-assisted services. Help by side-walking, leading horses, or assisting with barn tasks, all while joining a kind, compassionate, and welcoming community. Email: stablesvolunteer@heritagechristianstables.org
• Hospeace House, INC: Do you have 4 hrs a month to volunteer at a Comfort Care Home located in Naples. Email: kathymincer@ hospeacehouse.org
• Mt. Carmel House, LLC: Opportunities for kind, compassionate individuals willing to support and/or care for members of the community in their final stage of life’s journey. All training provided. Teens to adults welcome. 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 585991-8220 or email ggefoodpantry@gmail.com.
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• 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
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What colors are used in Día de los Muertos?
This holiday uses the colors yellow and orange to portray marigolds, the sun, and light. Marigolds and their strong scent and bright colors are thought to their way back home.
November 2
The ancient indigenous people of Mexico have practiced rituals celebrating the lives of past ancestors for around 3,000 years. The celebration that is now known as the Day of the Dead originally landed on the ninth month of the Aztec calendar and was observed for the entire month. In the 20th century, the month long festivities were condensed to three days called The Days of the Dead: Halloween on October 31, Day of the Innocents on November 1, and Day of the Dead on November 2.
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• Larger UPHOLSTERED CHAIR. Charcoal grey. For TV room, man cave, etc. Great condition. Batavia. 585-356-5243
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• Three-foot-tall LIGHTED NATIVITY SET. Multiple outlet post with timer and makeshift manger included. Webster. donencour400@gmail.com or 585-671-9158
• High top KITCHEN TABLE, 4 chairs, 1 leaf. Good condition. Newark. 315-331-0813
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR DURING ROOF INSPECTIONS
Animals and insects can cause damage, too. It’s not just poor weather that homeowners need to consider with regard to roof damage. Boring insects and animals may cause problems with roofs as well. A roof inspection may shed light on potential pest problems. Holes or nesting materials may indicate that an animal or animals are using the attic as a shelter from the elements.
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I enjoy reading the Genesee Valley Penny Saver so much. I do all the puzzles and read every article with interest. As a retired teacher, I especially enjoy the articles about students and their achievements. This week there was an article about Lyla Jones from LeRoy Central School. Without the article in the GVPS, this young lady would not be recognized outside of her community for her success. Now so many more people can celebrate Lyla’s talent.
Community Support for Microfarming
Thank you so much to the Lima community for celebrating agriculture with us at the Pumpkin Festival! Compared to some local outlooks, your willingness to interact, ask questions, and appreciate the value of small ag in our changing economy was a complete breath of fresh air. Keep it up! It was a wonderful festival with a wonderful crowd.
ank You, Sierra!
At the end of August, I was mowing my lawn and disturbed a nest of ground wasps. I was stung many times around my right eye. Within 10 minutes, my face swelled up and my eye closed. I applied ice and Benadryl according to my doctor’s instructions. But at midnight, I awoke with difficulty breathing and shaking and called 911 for myself for the first time in my life. Sierra set an IV to administer meds that saved my life. Thank you doesn’t even come close to my gratitude! I’m a Grandma of 9 and glad to still be here for them and my 3 children! Praise to the calm driver as well, though I didn’t get her name.
Town Board Meetings
How sad that in a small town with a few thousand people in it, only 10 or so show up to a town board meeting. This is your town, your home, your community. Don’t you care about what is currently happening or the future of it? If you’re a younger family, I read something recently that stuck with me and maybe it will for you too: “I don’t know who needs to hear this but we are the new adults. We are responsible for participating in creating community events, programs, attending school board meetings, etc. so when you say things aren’t how they used to be, it’s because you aren’t doing your part.”
Pu ing kids in danger
I work as a sub as a cafeteria monitor. I noticed several pre-K students standing on the seats while they were there for lunch. When I approached them and asked them to sit down before they fell, their teacher, who was there with the teacher’s aid, told me “I got them” and continued to let them do this. This is unacceptable. What will they do next year? They need to learn now. The teacher should want to keep them safe. What would parents think if they knew this?
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