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ADDRESS WINDSHIELD DAMAGE PROMPTLY
Windshields are designed to protect drivers and their vehicles from wind and other natural elements while the cars are in motion.
Windshields are made from tempered glass, which is processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments to increase its strength compared to normal glass. While relatively strong for a pieces of glass, windshields are not impervious to damage. All it takes is a single rock or piece of road debris to be kicked up from the roadway and hit the windshield to cause a problem.
Everyday,motoristsencounterpebblesorothersmallmissilesthatbounce up from the road and come in contact with their windshields. Many deflect with no problem, but under high speeds, debris can cause chips, dings, and even cracks in the windshield.
Cracks easily spread from road vibration and heat and can compromise the integrity of the windshield. If your car’s windshield is cracked and it shatters during a collision, you and your passengers are at great risk of injury. In addition, police officers can write tickets if windshields appear to be unsafe. So it’s in drivers’ best interests to repair damaged windshields promptly.
Drivers may be able to repair small dings themselves with a do-it-yourself windshield kit available at automotive retailers. If a crack is less than six to 12 inches long, it can probably be repaired as well. However, more significant damage will require that the entire windshield be replaced.
Commuting to and from work may not seem like the most eco-friendly daily ritual. But there are ways to commute and conserve fuel at the same time.
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Texas Pete Brown Sugar Glazed Bacon (Family Features)
1/3 cup Texas Pete original hot sauce
1 pound thick-cut bacon
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for finishing)
Preheat oven to 350∞F. Lay bacon in even layer on parchment lined sheet tray. Mix 1/2 cup brown sugar & hot sauce together. Using pastry brush, brush thin even layer of mixture over top of bacon & bake 10 minutes. Remove tray from oven & brush bacon w/glaze; flip bacon over & brush w/glaze. Return tray to oven for another 10 minutes.
Repeat every 10 minutes for one hour, pouring off excess bacon fat as needed. Sprinkle top of bacon w/1 tablespoon of brown sugar before last 10 min. of baking. Watch bacon carefully near the end of bake time as it will begin to brown quickly. Remove from oven; let cool for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD
Noon to 3pm
Mid-Winter Chicken BBQ
Dansville American Legion
34 Elizabeth St.
$13 Donation
Pre-Sale Tickets available at Legion Pre-Sale Dinners held till 3pm Drive-in, Take-out
Proceeds from this event help support Legion donations to:
• Project Christmas • Dansville Little League • Wreaths Across Dansville • Dansville Youth Softball • Memorial Day Celebration • Genesee Valley Rotary Camp • Vincent House • Dansville Lions Club • Boys State • HS Scholarship Award • Dansville Youth Wrestling • SSgt Alexandria Morrow Scholarship • Dansville Gliders • Noyes Hospital • Plus many more…
DID YOU KNOW? Music courses can have a profound impact on students, potentially helping them perform better in other subjects. A recent study from the American Psychological Association found that high school students who take music courses score significantly better on exams in subjects like math and science than their nonmusical peers. The improved academic performance was more pronounced among students who learned to play an instrument rather than vocal music. The researchers behind the study examined the records of more than 112,000 students in British Columbia. Among the students whose records were studied, 13 percent had participated in at least one music course in grade 10, 11 or 12. Researchers discovered that, on average, children who learned to play a musical instrument for many years and ultimately played in a high school band or orchestra were the equivalent of roughly one academic year ahead of their peers in regard to their English, mathematics and science skills.
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Miles Davis (1926-1991): Compared to other jazz legends, Illinois-born Miles Davis was introduced to music rather late. It wasn’t until Davis was 13 years old that his father introduced him to the trumpet, an introduction that would dramatically alter the course of jazz music. Under the tutelage of local music school director Elwood Buchanan, Davis learnedtoplaythetrumpetwithout vibrato, which Biography.com notes marked a departure from the style of trumpet-playing popular at the time. A true pioneer, Davis is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz and 20th century music.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF HONEY
Soothes sore throat: Taking a tablespoon of honey to relieve itchy, dry throats and coughs can be effective. In a study published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, it was determined that honey could be just as effective at stemming cough as the popular medicine dextromethorphan.
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Long-Term Use of High-Dose Gabapentin Causes Great Concern
DEAR DR. ROACH: Am I a doomed man? When I was 25, I survived a battle with testicular cancer.The good news is that 45 years later, after two kids and three grandkids, I’m in good health. The only medicine I take is gabapentin for peripheral neuropathy that was caused by the chemotherapy drugs I received during the cancer treatment. One or more of these drugs caused neuropathy in my feet.
A neurologist prescribed 800 mg three times a day,and I took this for about 15 years. As I got older, it became 800 mg four times a day for the past 20 years. As I talk to people, they seem shocked that I’m still alive after taking so much gabapentin. But I’ve never experienced any known side effects from it.
I have read that the long-term use of gabapentin can increase the chances of dementia. Are there specific things that I should have my regular doctor test me for because of my long-term use of gabapentin? -- C.P.
Q. A.
ANSWER: Testicular cancer is one of the most curable cancers because it is sensitive to both radiation and chemotherapy. However, both of these modalities can lead to problems years after the treatment was successful.
For many years, platinum-based chemotherapy has been one of the mainstays for advanced testicular cancer. Painful peripheral neuropathy, especially in the hands and feet, is a common side effect. Gabapentin is a commonly used medication to relieve pain from damage to the peripheral nerves that occurs in diabetes or with chemotherapy.
I don’t often see doses as high as you are taking, but they are certainly used. In a seminal trial on pain following a shingles infection (post-herpetic neuralgia), the target dose of gabapentin was 900 mg four times daily. It often takes weeks or months to build up to this dose so that people can tolerate it, but it is very effective. The most common side effect is sedation, but increasing the dose slowly reduces this effect.
The evidence of gabapentin and dementia is mixed, with two studies that looked at hundreds of thousands of people and came to completely different conclusions. In the study suggesting that there was a dementia risk, it was strongest in younger people.
I conclude that you aren’t doomed. While most authorities don’t suggest screening tests for dementia, there are some memory and cognitive tests that are easy to do for people who have concerns about their memory, or those whose doctors are concerned about a possible change in function. If there are abnormalities, a person can then be referred to a memory expert.
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you discussed IBS-C (irritable bowel syndrome). I have IBS-D and had very serious episodes for several years. The cramping was enough to keep me in bed for two to three days. The episodes started happening more frequently three years ago and occurred every three to four weeks.
I read that yogurt can help,so I began to eat plain yogurt every day (although I added fruit and granola). I haven’t had an episode in two-and-a-half years! Why isn’t this suggested by doctors? The change has been amazing. -- K.V.
ANSWER: I am very pleased that you had such great results. Yogurt is often recommended due to the live bacteria in it, which is thought to be beneficial for the gut. Unfortunately, my experience (like most trials) has shown that it doesn’t help the majority of people. The lactose (milk sugar) is problematic for many IBS sufferers as well.
Still, it may be worth a try, and I agree with eating plain yogurt.
Dementia presents itself through various symptoms, and memory loss alone is not enough to lead to a dementia diagnosis. Dementia can affect thinking and social abilities, but the Mayo Clinic notes that some dementias may be reversible. The following are some common symptoms of dementia:
• Trouble communicating or finding words.
• Difficulty completing complex tasks.
• Challenges with planning and organization.
• Episodes of confusion and disorientation.
• Memory loss, which is often noticed by a third party.
• Personality changes that can include agitation, anxiety, inappropriate behavior and even hallucinations.
Apart from Alzheimer’s disease, which is a progressive disorder most common in people age 65 and older, there are other types of dementia. The second most common is called “vascular dementia.” This results from damage to vessels that supply blood to the brain. This damage can be the result of stroke, smoking and other blood vessel conditions. Brain imaging can often detect blood vessel problems implicated in vascular dementia. Dementia with Lewy bodies, or DLB, is another dementia that laymen may mistakeforAlzheimer’sdisease.TheAlzheimer’sAssociationnotesthatpeople with DLB often have not only memory loss and cognitive problems common in Alzheimer’s, but they also display initial or early symptoms such as sleep disturbances, well-formed visual hallucinations, slowness, gait imbalance or other Parkinsonian movement features, which can lead to misdiagnosis.
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We’ve experienced major winter weather since Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on the 2nd. How do you now feel about winter?
• I’m so done with snow. Bring on spring!
• I love the snow and all that comes with Western NY winters
• Meh. I’m about ready for a warmup, but can deal with winter a bit longer.
Poll ends 02-25-2025
Poll ended 02-18-2025
January was National Soup Month and February 4th is recognized as National Homemade Soup Day. What is typically your favorite soup category?
4.3% Vegetable-heavy soups (tomato, red pepper, split pea)
8.7% Brothy favorites such as French onion, ramen, pho
8.7% Chowders (clam, potato, etc.)
8.7% Hearty stews or chilis
52.2% Any/all of the above 17.4% I don’t like soup
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There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
Cohocton Public Library
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Dansville Public Library
200 Main St., Dansville • 585-335-6720
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M-Th 10-8; F 10-5; Sa 9-1
E.J. Cottrell Memorial Library
5 Beecher St., Atlanta • 585-534-5030
M & Tu 10-8; W, Th, F 10-5; Closed Sa & Su
Wayland Free Library
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STATISTICS SHOW JUST HOW BIG SMALL BUSINESS IS
Small businesses and happiness might be linked. A 2019 survey from Guidant Financial and the online lending marketplace LendingClub found that 78 percent of small business owners rated their level of happiness as an average of eight on a scale of one to 10 (10 being the happiest).
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The terms “hospice” and “palliative” are not interchangeable. Hospice care is a form of palliative care geared toward patients with terminal illnesses facing their final months or weeks of life. Palliative care, according to WebMD, aims to ease pain and provide help to people confronting a serious illness, even if it’s not necessarily life-threatening. Palliative care may include assistance for those with cancer, kidney disease, multiple sclerosis,or any number of conditions. Illnesses can make it difficult to live life fully, and palliative care is used in conjunction with other treatments to improve quality of life.
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26-Feb: “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (Seasons 5 & 6)
26-Feb: “The Loud House” (Season 7) Paramount+
27-Feb: “Running Point” (Season 1)
27-Feb: “Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke” (Docuseries) Hulu
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We adopted Crystal when she was left behind when her owners moved away. She loves to sit on our laps. She squeaks when we open the crisper in the refrigerator and call her name.
HOW TO KEEP DOGS SAFE AND CONTENT
Keep licensing up to date. Licensing will keep dogs registered in the area and help have current contact information available. Pet owners often license and microchip their pets to ensure safety all around.
Send us a photo! and a brief write-up of your pet and we’ll feature it! Submit at: gvpennysaver.com under Share With Us or mail to: P.O. Box 340, Avon, NY 14414. Pets will be published at discretion of GVPS.
By Sam Mazotta
My neighbor yells at her dog. Is it abuse?
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Every morning, my next-door neighbor walks her dog past my house. Every morning, she berates her dog, calling him an idiot and a bad dog, especially after picking up his poo. I cannot see the dog doing anything wrong, so I don’t know why she’s constantly yelling at him. I know it’s affecting him,though -- he has his tail between his legs most of the time.Is there anything I can do for that dog? -- Bill in Oshkosh,Wisconsin
DEAR BILL: That’s hard to watch -- emotional abuse can be as damaging to an animal as physical abuse.
Strong verbal correction is OK in obedience training when you need a dog to stop doing something immediately. But it should be limited to a firm “No!” and a quick tug on the leash if necessary -- followed by proper corrective training.
When an owner simply berates the dog and takes out their anger verbally on them, it isn’t training. It doesn’t correct their behavior. Behavioral issues often get worse, not better. And the mixed signals and negative feedback that the dog constantly receives can cause trust issues that never fully go away.
What can you do as an outside observer? Rescues or animal control likely won’t intervene in a simple case of yelling at a dog.
If you feel safe talking to the owner, try starting a conversation with them. You may be able to glean more info about why they are yelling at the dog, and you might be able to give training advice.
However, you should also observe and document the situation. Write down the dog’s physical condition and behavior and note if they deteriorate. If you see physical abuse from the owner, note the date, time and place and, contact animal control.
Long nails can be painful for dogs. The experts in holistic care at Dogs Naturally Magazine say that long nails that will come in contact with hard ground can push back up into the nail bed and cause discomfort. Long nails also may cause the toes to twist. Most dogs require their nails be trimmed every two weeks. This time period may be extended if the dog goes for long walks frequently.
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HOW TO DETERMINE IF IT’S TIME TO
DOWNSIZE
Space: Many people love the extra space that single-family homes provide.But seniors can take a walk through their homes and see how many rooms they still use on a consistentbasis.If muchof thehomeisunused,seniorscanprobablydownsizewithout adversely affecting their daily lives.
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By Lucie Winborne
Fair Housing Statement
All real estate advertised in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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Hacemos negocios de acuerdo con la Ley Federal de Vivienda Justa y la Sección 504 Requisito Título VII de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1968, enmendada por la Ley de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de 1974. Es ilegal discriminar a cualquier persona por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, situación familiar o discapacidad.
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apartamento espaciosos, cable e internet listos, electrodomésticos y ventanas de bajo consumo, cocinas completamente equipadas, armarios espaciosos, instalaciones de lavandería, estacionamiento fuera de la calle y cerca de tiendas.
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Hacemos negocios de acuerdo con la Ley Federal de Vivienda Justa y la Sección 504 Requisito Título VII de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1968, enmendada por la Ley de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de 1974. Es ilegal discriminar a cualquier persona por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, situación familiar o discapacidad.
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The more I see our municipal snow plow trucks clearing our roads, the happier I feel knowing my family and I can more safely drive to our destinations. Many kudos to all the drivers and highway superintendents. They are one way we see our tax dollars at work for good!
Many Thanks to the East Bloomfield EMS, Canandaigua Ambulance and East Bloomfield FD. Last night my 83 year old neighbor suffered heart attack. His daughter started CPR immediately and Ontario County Sheriff Meek arrived with in one minute with an AED.and took over doing CPR. East Bloomfield EMS arrived two minutes after that and then 2 Canandaigua EMS ALS unit and East BloomfieldHolcomb FD. With their teamwork they restored a pulse and transported him to Strong Hospital alive. We are blessed to have such great volunteers available 24/7, 365. Great work!
Why all of a sudden are people hoarding eggs? Sure prices have risen due to the bird flu but all of a sudden they need to fill their carts with dozens and dozens of eggs? I go through 1 doz. eggs in 3 to 4 weeks. There are expiration dates. Because there’s a shortage, which is temporary, they need to hoard eggs before anyone else has a chance to buy. Then the store is forced to limit the amounts or just run out. Are you more important and couldn’t care less if you clean the shelf out leaving none for others? Remember the toilet paper hoarding? Remember the fights and screaming shown on TV? That was embarrassing and those who hoarded toilet paper should be embarrassed. Do you really need to hoard eggs?
Mail Ad Applications
People need to put an end to those credit, insurance, vehicle etc. applications we all receive in the mail. They come pre-filled with too much information which can be stolen and used illegally. Scammers can use these to apply for a credit card just using what’s printed already and fraudulently apply under your name. Or use that information to sell to solicitors. Even minimal information can lead to wrong doings.
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Treasure Hunting Safety Tips For The Savvy Yard Sale Shopper
Second-hand items, especially electronics, building supplies, appliances and helmets, may carry certain risks if damaged or used. If you are planning on reselling consumer items, check the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Web site for a guide on things that can and cannot be sold, and for product recalls. CSA Group, a leading certification and testing organization, offers these safety tips for yard sale shoppers.
Counterfeit or illegal goods: Brand-name companies want you to know whose product you’re buying, so look for a recognized name. Also, look for return addresses or company contact information on packages.
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HOME FIRE RISKS INCREASE AS WEATHER COOLS
(NAPSI)—The fall and winter seasons bring cooler temperatures,holidays,and images of cozy nights by the fireplace. Yet the change in seasons also comes withthechanceof severeweatherandan increaseinfirerisks.AccordingtotheU.S. Fire Administration, more home fires occur in winter than in any other season. “Holiday decorations, space heaters, generators, and fireplaces all present fire hazards if not properly used and maintained,” said Steve Hirsch, chair of the National Volunteer Fire Council. “Residents should be aware of the dangers and take the steps to make sure their families and homes are protected.”
Follow these tips to minimize home fire and safety risks:
• Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home. Test monthly to ensure they work.
• Install carbon monoxide alarms and test them at least once a month.
• Know where the gas, electric, and water main shut-off controls are and how to use them.
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.
• Place fire extinguishers in the kitchen, garage, and living room, and make sure all household members know how to use them.
• Develop a home fire escape plan and practice it with the entire family.
• Keep portable generators outside and away from the home.
• Install a screen in front of each fireplace or wood stove. Store cooled ashes in a metal container outside the home.
• Have chimneys professionally inspected and cleaned every year.
• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from fireplaces, radiators, space heaters, or other heat source.
• Never leave lit candles unattended, and keep them out of the reach of children and pets.
• If using a live Christmas tree, keep it adequatelywateredandgetridof itafter Christmas or when it gets dry.
Residents can also take an active role in protecting their communities from hazards such as fires, medical emergencies, and much more. Fire departmentsacrossthecountryarelooking for volunteers to serve as firefighters, EMS providers,and auxiliary members.
“The majority of firefighters in the U.S. are volunteers—neighbors helping neighbors in an incredible and rewarding way,” said Hirsch. “We need more people to answer the call to serve.”
Training is provided by the department, and volunteers can serve in a variety of roles, from providing life-saving emergency response services to conducting fire prevention programs and disaster preparedness planning.
Learn more and find a volunteer fire service opportunity by going to www.MakeMeAFirefighter.org.
AUSTIN HANCOCK’S MISSION TO HONOR A LOST TUSKEGEE AIRMAN: TheStoryofLelandPennington
BY SUZIE WELLS
On February 8th, the Mendon Public Library welcomed aviation and military history enthusiast Austin Hancock, who presented a compelling talk on the Tuskegee Airmen of WWII, with a special focus on the remarkable and poignant story of Flight Officer Leland Pennington, a Tuskegee Airman from Rochester, NY, who went missing in action.
Hancock – a lifelong devotee to the restoration, flight, and preservation of historic aircra – has made it his mission to ensure that the stories of forgotten heroes like Pennington are not lost to time. A commercial pilot and certified flight instructor since 2017, Hancock says he’s “well on [his] way to becoming one of the lucky few who get to fly WWII era aircra ,” already having flown the Korean War L-16 “Grasshopper” liaison plane in Geneseo’s National Warplane Museum (NWM)’s annual airshow.
Hancock balances his aviation career with historical research, having created multiple databases that help museums and individuals organize and maintain critical historical information. His passion for WWII aviation has driven him to volunteer at the NWM since he was 12 years old. Today, he serves as a Museum Specialist, wearing many hats: pilot, tour guide, curator and aircra restorer, grant writer, public relations specialist, and board of directors’ advisor.
Hancock says, “Telling the stories of our past is something I find extremely important and truly a passion in my life.”
A er graduation from St. John Fisher College in 2015 with a Marketing degree and Museum Studies certificate, Hancock’s journey into Pennington’s history began with a simple Google search that led him down a path of discovery and remembrance. Seeing Pennington’s name listed as a Tuskegee Airman from Rochester sparked Hancock’s curiosity, setting him on a yearslong quest to uncover the aviator’s story.
Pennington flew with the famed Red Tails squadron, piloting a P-51B Mustang called “Lucy Gal,” named a er his wife. e aviator was declared Missing in Action on April 21, 1945, presumed to have crashed off the coast of Zadar, Croatia on an escort mission.
rough dogged research, Hancock connected with Pennington’s surviving family members, including half-sisters in New Orleans and a cousin in Western NY. ese connections blossomed into a heartfelt reunion in Niagara Falls, where distant family members shared stories and grief, finally united by the memory of Leland Pennington. With their blessing, Hancock turned what began as a research project into a mission: the Pennington P-51 Memorial, dedicated to building a full-scale, airworthy replica of “Lucy Gal,” Hancock says would “serve as a flying tribute to all those brave Tuskegee Airmen who paid the highest price to preserve our freedom during World War II.”
TUSKEGEE AIRMAN LELAND PENNINGTON
LELAND AND CREW CHIEF WITH P 51 POSSIBLY LUCY GAL
Hancock’s research led him to Dr. urston Gaines, a fellow Tuskegee Airman, who revealed they were classmates in Class SE-44-G. In a 2009 interview, Gaines recalled rumors that Pennington showed signs of appendicitis before his disappearance, likely succumbing before crashing in the Alps.
is insight gave Hancock a powerful sense of closure, though it also deepened the emotional weight of the story. “It felt as if I had traveled back in time,” Hancock reflected, “receiving the sad news about the loss of my fellow Airman.” Yet, this new information has fortified Hancock’s determination to honor Pennington’s memory, not only with the construction of the ‘Lucy Gal’ but through a larger educational mission.
e Pennington P-51 Memorial aims to do more than build an airplane; it seeks to bring history to life. Hancock envisions the replica Mustang as a centerpiece for a new Tuskegee Airmen display at the National WarplaneMuseum,whereitwillmotivate,educate,andcommemorate.
e aircra will participate in fly-in events and airshows, with narrated demonstrations of WWII-era flight maneuvers. It will also join the EAA Young Eagles program, offering young people their first taste of aviation and inspiring the next generation to take to the skies.
“We want to tell the Red Tails’ story and inspire others to fly, just as they did,” Hancock says, adding, “It’s really about telling the littleknown stories about aviation and World War II, about the ordinary people who were able to accomplish extraordinary feats.”
rough the Pennington P-51 Memorial, Austin Hancock is transforming his passion for aviation history into a living tribute – one that will ensure the legacy of Flight Officer Leland Pennington and the Tuskegee Airmen will soar for generations to come.
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In 1995, North Carolina’s General Assembly officially designates sweet potatoes as the state vegetable.
The best way to cook sweet potatoes is by frying and baking.
Sweet potatoes and yams are the same.
Sweet potatoes come in a rainbow of colors. Both the skin and flesh of sweet potatoes can be found in shades of orange, tan, red, and purple.
The juice of the red sweet potato is o en mixed with lime juice to make a dye for cloth in South America.
Sweet potatoes are not beneficial for fish.
Sweet potatoes like short and cold growing seasons.
Sweet potatoes are grown from seeds.
Sweet potatoes originated and were domesticated either in Central America or South America.
The largest producer of sweet potatoes in 2018 was China with over 58 million tons (57%).
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A small recent survey revealed that 51% of the retired senior respondents are considering going back to work, also known as “unretiring.” The reason, of course, won’t be a great surprise: They need to go back to work because the cost of everything is going up. The amount of money they’re trying to earn is $500 per month on average.
To be considered before you rush into unretirement:
-- If you’re collecting Social Security and are under full retirement age, your benefit amount might be reduced while you’re earning that extra income. After you reach full retirement age, you’ll be able to work and not have your benefit amount reduced.
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Carlton Floyd LeVesque February 11, 2025
Carlton Floyd LeVesque, age 91 of Wayland, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at UR Noyes Health in Dansville.
Carlton was born on September 28, 1933 in Ashland ME to the late Percy & Addie (Babin) LeVesque. In 1942,the family moved to upstate NY where they were potato farmers.Carlton went to work for Gunlocke for a short time before joining the United States Air Force and was enlisted from 1952-1956; he served overseas in Korea in 1953. After his honorable discharge, Carlton went back to work at Gunlocke and retired in 1993 after a successful 42 year career. He was a perfectionist at work and was proud to have made the president’s chair for years; Carlton was so good at his craft, Gunlocke made a chair that he designed called, “ e Carlton.”
Carlton had many joys in life: he went “treasure hunting” at yard sales; he enjoyed going to the casino and playing his scratch-offs. In his younger years, he would draw pictures to give to his children. He also liked sports, especially the NY Giants. Carlton was a family man and being the second oldest of 16 children, he helped raise his siblings and take care of the family; most of their lives they regularly played cards and then pool every week together. He always had a smile on his face and would stop to see everyone on his walks around town. Carlton impacted people with his generosity and would never turn down the opportunity to help someone out.
In addition to his parents, Carlton is predeceased by his two sons: James & Jeffrey LeVesque; and his siblings: Rodney, Gary, Wayne, Roger, Bobby, Sandra, & Judy.
Carlton is survived by his loving daughters: Patricia “Patti” (Dana) Wambold & Teresa “Terry” (Kevin) Johnson; his grandchildren: Sara Strassburg; Erica (Dave) Meyers; Jessica (Brian) Kiesl; Mark (Heather) Johnson; Shawn (Wendy) Wambold, Shannon (Tim) Gantz; his great-grandchildren: Alexyn Premo; Cody Zigenfus; Brandon Vicente; Kaytlynn, Kirsten & Brayden Wambold; Devin Wambold-Westcott; Ethan, Logan & Scarlett Gantz; Garrett, Cole & Kade Johnson; Zane & Zoey Kiesl; Makala Baird, Emma, Brooke & Allison Rogers; his great-great-grandsons: Carter & Maddox Premo; his siblings: Carol “Cubby,” Ruth, Robert “Bid,” Milton, Kenneth & David “Putter;”and several nieces, nephews, & cousins.
Family & friends were invited to call from 12-2pm on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Walter E.Baird & Sons Funeral Home in Wayland where funeral services were held at 2pm. Burial will take place in Clearview Cemetery, North Cohocton.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to the Vincent House, 310 Second Ave.,Wayland, NY 14572.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home in Wayland.
To leave an online condolence, please visit BairdFuneralHomes.com
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F | The best way is by boiling them as they retain more beta carotene, and it makes them more absorbable by the body
F | Contrary to popular beliefs, sweet potatoes and yams aren’t the same — the former is a sweet root vegetable and the la er is a starchy tuber.
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F | Sweet potato vine cu ings will rapidly form roots in water and grow in it. Owing to this, they can be used for in-home aquariums and trailing out of the water with their roots submerged. The growth is fueled by toxic ammonia and nitrates, a waste product of aquatic life, which it removes from the water. Thus, this can improve the living conditions for fish.
F | Sweet potatoes like long and hot growing seasons.
F | They are grown from rooted cu ings called slips.
