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poem of the week
Submitted a local reader as part of
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Alzheimer’s
By Carole Pinkley
I know there’ll come a time When your name I do not know, And though that moment saddens you, My grief was long ago.
When my head no longer knows you You will still be in my heart.
e course it takes nobody knows. Each person’s case unique. I do not mean the things I’ll do Or even things I speak.
When my head no longer knows you You will still be in my heart.
If you talk to me and it appears at I no longer care, It’s this disease. It is not me at causes my blank stare.
When my head no longer knows you You will still be in my heart.
But walk along beside me
On this journey I must take, ‘Cause deep inside I’m still the same, e love, the bond, it will not break.
When my head no longer knows you You will still be in my heart.
Women spend considerably more time each day than men engaging in various household activities. According to the 2019 “American Time Use Survey” from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, women spend an average of 2.16 hours each day on household activities, while men spend an average of 1.39 hours on such pursuits. The survey identifies household activities as housework such as interior cleaning and laundry, but also other activities such as managing the household’s finances and preparing food. Women also spend roughly twice as much time as men caring for and helping household members. Such figures may reflect gender roles that date back several decades if not longer, even though family situations have long since changed as more and more women have entered and remained in the workforce. For instance, the BLS survey found that, in 2019, men spent an average of 7.96 hours per day working, while women spent 7.15 hours per day working. Such figures support the notion that many households can share household activities more equitably between spouses.
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1. SCIENCE: Which of the major oceans is the saltiest?
2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which two primary colors mix to make the color purple?
3. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Falkland Islands located?
4. MOVIES: What are the villains in the movie “Transformers” called?
5. LITERATURE: Hercule Poirot is a detective featured in more than 30 of which author’s novels?
6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many olfactory receptors are in a dog’s nose on average?
7. MUSIC: When did the Woodstock Music and Art Fair take place in rural New York state?
8. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the fear of speaking in public called?
9. U.S. STATES: In which state is the Rocky Mountain National Park located?
10. LANGUAGE: What is the most commonly used letter in the English alphabet?
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FACTS FOR NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Mexicans are the largest Hispanic group in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health notes that, among the 62 million Hispanics and Latinos living in the U.S., those who trace their heritage to Mexico ranked as the largest demographic at 61.6 percent, followed by those of Puerto Rican descent (9.6 percent as of 2020).
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Understanding the Assocation Between ‘The Pill’ and CANCER
DEAR DR. ROACH: I want to point out a serious health concern. My daughter turned 40 last year and got a mammogram that came back with a shocking diagnosis of stage 3 microinvasive carcinoma. She underwent three surgeries, the last of which was a double mastectomy. I read that cancer incidence increases with hormone usage that is greater than five years in a row. My daughter’s doctor prescribed “the pill” to her for much greater than five years and never even warned her of the risk.
How many other women are unaware of the risks? In many cases, these women are busy, young professionals as my daughter is. They are using the pill because it is so easy. Please warn them and their parents. -- M.R..
ANSWER: The association of combined oral contraceptives with breast cancer is controversial. Many large studies, such as the Nurses’ Health Study, didn’t find an association between “the pill” with breast cancer, either while a woman is using it or after she stops.
Q. A.
There have been some studies that have shown an increase in risk, but the magnitude of the risk is small. In a large Danish study, the overall increase in risk was about one additional case of breast cancer in 8,000 women taking the pill for a year. For women under 35, the risk was one case in 50,000 women per year. The studies that showed a risk for breast cancer did not show an increased risk when women took them for longer.
Oral contraceptives certainly have risks. Blood clots are more common among users. They have side effects that can be very bothersome and sometimes prevent women from using them. However, there is an overall improvement in mortality risk among users because even in 2025, having a baby puts a mother’s life at risk, and oral contraceptives are effective at preventing pregnancy.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy male, age 65. I get 7-8 hours of sleep most nights, but during the night, I typically wake up three to four times with a very full bladder. So, I use the bathroom, then return to bed.
My question is, where do my kidneys get all the water to make so much urine? I’m not drinking during the night, and I don’t drink anything before I go to sleep. Where is it coming from? This does not happen during my waking hours. -- B.F.
ANSWER: When you drink or even eat food with a high water content, this fluid will be absorbed into your blood, but it takes time. Once it’s in your blood, it will then be filtered by your kidneys to make urine, but this, too, takes time.
In general, I tell my patients to stop drinking 4 hours or more before bedtime. People who have kidneys that aren’t at 100% function may need an even longer time so that they can urinate all the fluid out.
There are other considerations. Many men and women over 60 develop swollen legs during the day due to leaky blood vessels and valves in the veins. Taking in excess salt worsens this problem. The fluid will go back into the blood overnight, and it can easily be enough fluid to fill the bladder. Compression stockings can reduce the amount of fluid in the legs.
Finally, the body has a system for reducing urine output at night (the anti-diuretic hormone is secreted at night to prevent you from having to get up), and in some people, this system fails. The hormone can be given nasally in these cases, but since it can affect blood sodium levels, it needs to be used very judiciously.
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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Does Your Family Have a Fire Escape Plan? (Family Features) When a home fire occurs, you have very little time to get out. A working smoke alarm doubles your chances of survival, yet more than twenty percent of American homes are without them. Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs teamed up to address this problem by providing vital fire safety information to families. Make a Plan Installing smoke alarms on every level of the home and developing a plan of escape can give your family precious minutes to get out and get to safety. Draw a floor plan of your home and sketch exit routes out of every room. Make sure you have a fire escape ladder long enough to reach the ground from upstairs rooms. Assign an outside meeting place, so you can quickly locate each other
MASONRY & BASEMENT
TIPS FOR COMFORTABLE CAMPING
Tent size and location - Calculate how many people will be on the camping trip and how much space they will need to rest comfortably. Purchase or rent a tent that will provide enough space. Multiple tents also can be used if the goal is to separate family members. The next consideration is where to set up camp. Look for a level area that is relatively free from debris. Clear away any rocks and twigs, as debris under the tent can damage it and make it harder to fall asleep. Families may
to camp a short distance from restroom facilities if they are available, which will make it easier for the midnight bathroom breaks that inevitably crop up.
FAITH and WORSHIP
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Fairport First Congregational United Church of Christ 26 E. Church St., Fairport, NY 14450 (585) 223-0224 • fairportucc.org
Sunday Worship Services 10:00am
Reverend Gregory J. Rupright, Pastor
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Zion Episcopal Church 120 East Main Street, Palmyra 315-597-9236 • www.zionepiscopalpalmyra.org
Sunday Mornings at 10am: Holy Eucharist with Music All are ALWAYS welcome!
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Newark First UMC/Emmanuel UMC
301. S. Main Street, P.O. Box 189, Newark, NY 14513 Office: 315.331.3895 • E-mail: NewarkFUMC@gmail.com Website: NewarkFirstUMC.org
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Palmyra Honors First Female Doctor with Historic Marker
BY SUZIE WELLS
“Palmyra is known for its amazing Main St and 1800 buildings, but we also have some very interesting and unique men and women who accomplished many things in their lives. Dr. Adams is one of them, and now, thanks to the Pomeroy Foundation, her accomplishments can be seen every day in blue and yellow!”
TRACY MURPHY, HISTORIC
PALMYRA EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
Palmyra has added a new landmark to its historic Main Street, paying tribute to a pioneering woman in medicine. On Monday, August 18, a William G. Pomeroy Foundation marker was unveiled at 330 E. Main St., the former home and office of Dr. HarrietAdams,Palmyra’sfirstfemaledoctor.
Born in England on August 18, 1828, Dr. Adams likely emigrated to the United States withherfather,alsoaphysician.Shepursued her studies at the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania between 1855 and 1858, earning her Doctor of Medicine degree in 1859. Founded in 1850 by progressive physicians, the Female Medical College became part of Drexel University College of Medicine in 2002.
Adams’ thesis focused on digestion, and she went on to practice in Palmyra for more than 30 years. According to Historic Palmyra, Adams “joined the ranks of the early female doctors in the nation and is reported to have studied with Elizabeth Blackwell.” An 1873 issue of the Wayne County Journal said Adams described herself as a “homeopathic physician and surgeon.”
Dr. Adams’ career and contributions were cut short when she died in 1886, following complications from a carriage accident that revealed a brain tumor. Her obituary in the Democrat and Chronicle remembered her as being greatly missed by both the community and her fellow medical professionals.
Historic Palmyra Executive Director, Tracy Murphy, reflects on the dedication, saying, “ is historic marker was very special to me as I have played Dr. Adams in our cemetery tours. She was an only child and followed in her father’s footsteps, practicing in his office in their home. To me, she was brave and bold. Not many women were afforded a college education, and any school lessons were for their expected ‘domestics.’”
Murphy also expresses appreciation for the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s role in making the project possible. “When the William Pomeroy Foundation announced they were taking applications, we (Historic Palmyra) knew right away we wanted one for her... Palmyra is known for its amazing Main St and 1800 buildings, but we also have some very interesting and unique men and women who accomplished many things in their lives. Dr. Adams is one of them, and now,thankstothePomeroyFoundation,her accomplishments can be seen every day in blue and yellow!” Murphy says the hardest part was narrowing down the sign wording, but they’re so proud to share the historical marker with the community.
ededicationceremonydrewsupportfrom community members, including current homeowners Carol and Michael McManus, Palmyra Mayor Rick Perry, Trustee Denniston, Historic Palmyra Board members, Historical Society members, and many residents.
Local writer and blogger Jennifer Morrisey shares her perspective on the marker, saying it “might look like just another sign, but it’s such a great reminder of how much history is tucked into every corner of Palmyra.”
Historic Palmyra emphasizes that this marker is just one of many steps in preserving and teaching the area’shistory.Murphysaystheorganization“planson applying for as many markers as allowed,” ensuring more of Palmyra’s untold stories and heritage remain visible for generations to come.
“This historic marker was very special to me as I have played Dr. Adams in our cemetery tours. She was an only child and followed in her father’s footsteps, practicing in his office in their home. To me, she was brave and bold. Not many women were afforded a college education, and any school lessons were for their expected ‘domestics.’”
TRACY MURPHY, HISTORIC PALMYRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
hometown events
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 9-8; F 9-5
Essentially, autumn is the quiet completion of spring and summer. Spring was all eagerness and beginnings, summer was growth and flowering. Autumn is the achievement summarized, the harvested grain, the ripened apple, the grape in the wine press. Autumn is the bright leaf in the woodland, the opened husk on the bittersweet berry, the fruit of asters at the roadside.
~Hal Borland, September 1967
MACEDONPUBLICLIBRARY:
Sept.13: (10:00am-11:00am)PuppyTales, ages12andunder (11:00am-1:00pm)ComeSing-aLong
Sept.15: (Noon-1:00pm)MacedonSenior Meeting
(1:00pm-2:00pm)SuicidePreventionTraining (2:00pm-4:00pm)Euchre (5:00pm-7:45pm)GEDInstructional Help
Sept.16: (10:15am-11:00am)Preschool StoryTime,ages2-4 (4:30pm-6:30pm)FriedaMcFadden BookDiscussion
Sept.17: (10:00am-11:15am)CardioDrumming (10:15am-11:00am)Preschool StoryTime,ages2-4 (5:00pm-7:45pm)GEDInstructional Help
Sept.18: (2:00pm-4:00pm)Euchre (2:00pm-5:00pm)Mahjong (6:00pm-7:00pm)TeenTime:Drop Painting
Sept.19: (1:00pm-2:00pm)NeedleFeltan AutumnSprite (2:00pm-3:00pm)CardioDrumming
STATISTICS SHOW JUST HOW BIG SMALL BUSINESS IS
Small businesses benefit one another, as a 2017 report from the Canadian firm FreshBooks found that 66 percent of small businesses outsource services to other small businesses.
The world is tired, the year is old, The faded leaves are glad to die... ~Sara Teasdale, “November”
PALMYRA
Mystery,Tragedy,andMayhem WalkingTour: JoinusforanintriguingeveningexploringthedarkenedstreetsofPalmyra.Discoverthe oldvillagejail,whereamysterious inmatemettheirfate.Listentocaptivatingstoriesfilledwithtragedyand mysteryinvolvingboththeyoungand theoldaswewalkalongthestreets. Pleasewearcomfortableshoes,bringa flashlight,andperhapsahandtohold. September13th,AllingCoverletMuseum,122WilliamStreet,Palmyra. Thetourdepartspromptlyat7PM, andticketsare$20perperson.Don’t missoutonthisunforgettableexperience!
ComejointhePalmyraSenior Lunch! Whetheryou’relookingto makenewfriendsorreconnectwith familiarfaces,thisisafun,low-key waytospendyourafternoon.Expect greatfood,plentyoflaughs,anda welcominggroupoffriendlyfolks. Potluckstyle-bringadishtopass.No RSVPneeded.Wehopetoseeyouat thenextlunch!HeldthelastThursday ofeverymonthfrom12-2pmatthe PalmyraMasonicTemple,161E. MainSt.,Palmyra.
DutchFritter(reuzenbollen)Sale fortheReformedChurchofPalmyra onSeptember13from10:00until gone.Thereare2locationstopurchasethem:PalmyraReformed Churchat236CanandaiguaSt.,Palmyra-openat9:30amANDHarvest ontheCanalbooth-openat 10:00am.Allproceedsgoformission work.
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events
RummageSale- UnitedChurchof PhelpsannualWhaleofaSaleSeptember25th&26th9am-5pmand September27th9am-2pm.Therewill beabagsaleonSaturdayandbags willbeprovided.Comeandtakea lookthereissomethingforeveryone. Reasonablepricesandallproceedsgo towardsupkeepandmissionsofthe church.Wearelocatedat58Main Street,Phelps.Pleasecontactthe churchofficewithanyquestions: 315-548-2772.Wehopetoseeyou there.
PHELPS
TheCountryLawyerGalleryof theArts ExhibitAliceSalisbury’sRetrospectiveWatercolorArtispresented untilSeptember20th.Pleasevisitthis amazingartworkofaselftaughtartist! Hours:Tuesday;Wednesday1-4, Thursday1-7,Friday3-7,Saturday 10-5.Sundaysbyappointment.7 ChurchStreet,Phelps,5857190017.
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[T]hat old September feeling... of summer passing, vacation nearly done,obligationsgathering,books and football in the air.... Another fall, another turned page: there was something of jubilee in that annual autumnal beginning, as if last year’s mistakes and failures had been wiped clean by summer.
~Wallace Stegner
DAVE’S DIGGS COUNTRY STORES
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Sheds, poly furniture, formal and casual tables, bedroom, dressers, bar chairs, outdoor swings and tables, quilts
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Tues.-Sat.10am-5pm
RESOLVE TO REDUCE SCREEN TIME
Put away the phone or tablet. Simply moving a device out of sight may reduce the temptation to send a text or hop onto an app.
Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.
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pet place
is cuddly, friendly and adventurous. She is an outdoor cat and is 7 years old. She is like a friend to me!
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is necessary. ” Margaret Cousins
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By Sam Mazotta
The case of the chronically constipated cat
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 13-year-old cat, “Tibbles,” has suddenly developed a litter box problem. He pees quite a lot -- I’m constantly scooping the box -- but I have not seen any poo for about three days. Tibbles seems comfortable and doesn’t seem distressed. -Jamie B. in Milwaukee
DEAR JAMIE: A significant change in litter box habits is a signal that something is going on, and you should call the veterinarian.
Cats are famously good at hiding illness. It’s an instinctive trait to keep predators away. If they’re feeling a bit off, you’ll almost never notice. If they’re seriously ill, they may hide themselves away. Senior cats like Tibbles become very secretive as their body ages. They walk more slowly and jump less if arthritis is developing. Their personality may change. They may yowl from discomfort or confusion.
Your cat may be developing a kidney problem, but to confirm this, you’ll need to bring Tibbles to the vet for some tests. It would be helpful to collect a urine sample and a stool sample (if he goes before your visit), so the vet can present results faster. If you’re not able to do that ahead of the visit, the vet may give you collection tools and instructions on how to get those samples and bring them in later.
Make sure that your cat is hydrating as well as possible. Keep his water bowl filled. Give him less dry kibble and more paté-style cat food. Limit his treats to just one or two pieces a day, or switch to a “lickable” treat (available in packets at most retailers).
The veterinarian will provide further dietary adjustments, and possibly medication, once they’ve observed and tested your cat. Follow their instructions precisely to help Tibbles become regular again.
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
A BIG PERSONALITY IN A SMALL PACKAGE
Spunky personality: Parrotlets are outgoing, curious, playful, fearless, and enjoy human companionship. They may chirp at their owners when they’re not the center of attention, and they can be trained to spend time outside of the cage. Parrotlets have the potential to get into all kinds of mischief, so they need to be watched and have frequent interaction, including new toys to challenge them.
International Dot Day is celebrated by adults and children for boosting courage so that their creative potential is released. It is a great day to connect and collaborate, and also to celebrate self-expression.
On September 15, 2003, author and illustrator of children’s books, Peter H. Reynolds, released his book “The Dot.” In the story, Vashti felt like she couldn’t draw — but her art teacher wouldn’t accept that. “Just make a mark, and see where it takes you,” the teacher said to Vashti. So, she marked her parchment paper with a small dot. The next day, Vashti was surprised to find her paper with the dot on the classroom wall. Vashti was so proud of her work that she started creating drawings with different kinds of dots.
as it creates pressure to maintain a certain way of doing things. Make your mark by connecting the dots!
SENIOR NEWS LINE
By Matilda Charles
Expired products at home?
When the pandemic began over five years ago and our stores were keeping odd hours and sometimes the shelves were empty, many of us stocked up on food and supplies when we could get them. We chose canned goods and dry boxed foods like pasta, as well as staples like bleach and sanitizing wipes.
Where are those items now? Are some of them still on our shelves at home, maybe tucked in the back and kept for emergencies?
It’s time to check those items for expiration dates. Most are likely too old to be used, and many of them can make us sick if we do.
Here are a few hints as you go through your stash:
You’ll likely need a magnifying glass as you look at each item because the dates are often very small.
The dilemma with foods is that the experts don’t agree. Some claim that an expiration date doesn’t really mean the food is no longer good, while some say to pay attention to the dates. Plus, there’s a difference between “best by,” “sell by” and “use by” dates. Confusing, isn’t it? I tend to go by the date that’s printed as the cutoff date.
Bleach really does expire and lose potency, and so do the sanitizing wipes, antibacterial hand soap and other cleaning products. Look on the product for a lot number and check the company’s website for dates of manufacture or how to decode the batch number.
Even your shampoo has a limit to the time it can sit unused in your bathroom cabinet, and so do toothpaste, deodorant, hand lotion, eye drops -- nearly everything you use. Go online to www.checkfresh. com. Click the brand of your item and type in the lot number. It will tell you when it was made.
When in doubt, call the manufacturer. It’s better to be safe than to use an expired product.
© 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
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Beautiful Tribute
Thank you SO much for sharing the beautiful tribute to Chuck Mangione in the Hometown Stories. He was one of my clients and a dear personal friend, and he was such a wonderful person. It was great to read that someone wrote such a beautiful piece about him.
Precious Gesture
As I walked my son down Main Street the other day, I noticed we were approaching a man mowing his lawn. I was a little worried about my baby’s ears because of the noise, but as we got closer, the man cut his engine and we walked by. I noticed he wore ear plugs. I said, “Did you just stop so we could walk by?” He replied, “Absolutely. I would never take that chance.” So to the wonderfully kind man who did that for us the other day, I just want to say thank you! What may have seemed like a small gesture of kindness to you really meant the world to me. I haven’t stopped thinking about it all week. We live in a special little town!
Batavia Angels
I would like to thank the four gentlemen who helped my husband, Chris, when he fell out of his wheelchair on August 22nd at the corner of Jefferson and Main St. What’s more, I am most grateful to the four young EMTs who checked Chris’ vitals and took him to the ER. It was our 27th wedding anniversary and we were walking to the little waterfall behind the courthouse. Thank you all so very much! God bless you all.
Please, out of respect for fellow shoppers, let’s keep nudity out of public shopping places. It’s very embarrassing. If you feel the need to dress so skimpy, please do it within the walls of your home. Thank you!
As a [food] delivery driver for the area, I’d like to explain how we get paid to deliver your food. The [company] pays $2 an order plus whatever tip you leave. So if your order isn’t picked up, consider tipping $1 for every mile you are away from the place you’re ordering.
So many of our neighbors struggle to make ends meet nowadays. How about a little patience and grace instead of the eye rolling and groans when someone takes a little extra time at the register because a card gets declined or, heaven forbid, an EBT card doesn’t scan properly. Remember that many of us are just one accident away from the same boat.
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With the national season starting with an exciting game for local fans, what are you most looking forward to with the start of the 2025 football season?
- Cheering on local college/high school teams
- Community traditions like pep rallies and homecoming
- Gathering with friends and family for game days
- Following the NFL and favorite pro teams - Fantasy football fun
- All of the above
Poll ends 09-16-2025
Poll ended 09-09-2025
Crafted from 800+ pounds of butter from Batavia’s O-AT-KA Milk Products and recycled after the fair to help power a Pavilion farm, the butter sculpture is a staple of the NYS Fair. What do you enjoy most about the annual sculpture?
41.7% Seeing the creative new design each year
16.7% Its tradition as a Fair staple
8.3% Just marveling at the fact it’s all butter!
33.3% I’m indifferent or apathetic about the butter sculpture
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