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VISION GREATLY AFFECTS DRIVING ABILITY
Driving is a multisensory experience that requires careful coordination and mastery of a wide array of skills. Understanding the rules of the road and having sufficient practice are only part of the equation. Being able to see the road and react to obstacles, signage and more is crucial. Drivers should not downplay the importance of visual acuity when they turn their ignition keys.
Acceptable vision is involved in all components of driving. Motor vehicle operators need to have clear vision to read gauges and operate the controls of the car. Distance vision also is essential to identifying road hazards and seeing other cars on the road. The health resource All About Vision says aging and visual changes at any age can affect a person’s ability to see moving objects while one is in motion - as is the case while driving a car or truck. In addition, changes in peripheral vision can increase blind spots while driving and affect reaction time. Many motor vehicle agency vision tests do not take into consideration all of the factors that can impact vision while driving. Seeking care for visual problems and changing driving habits when necessary can help people stay safe on the road.
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Olive Oil Can Serve As a Remedy For Several Ailments
DEAR DR.ROACH: I am a 76-year-old male in good health. I go to the gym three days a week, eat well, and fast one day a week. I have been reading about taking a tablespoon of olive oil at night as a remedy for all kinds of things such as digestion issues and arthritis. I tried it, and I swear that the first day after ingesting it, I felt less pain in the arthritis in my hands and feet.
Is there any evidence that this practice is helpful? Also, does it matter what kind or brand of olive oil one uses? I bought special olive oil that is polyphenol-rich; it is lighter and more tasty than the extra-virgin oil I normally buy at the food market. What’s your take on this? -- L.A.
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ANSWER: Although I don’t think olive oil is a cure for all ailments, there are certainly health benefits when using olive oil compared to most oils.The flavor and amount of polyphenol (an anti-inflammatory compound found in olive oil) will vary from one brand to another. These anti-inflammatory compounds can help symptoms of arthritis in some people.
Personally, I recommend extra-virgin olive oil (made from the initial squeezing of olives without chemical and heat treatment), which has the highest amount of the nutrients you want. But my advice is to choose based on the flavor you like and how much you want to spend rather than the polyphenol content. And of course, too much of anything, including olive oil, isn’t good for you, but a tablespoon is fine.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I came down with a headache, but nothing showed up after a year of tests, including a CT scan, MRIs, and a spinal tap. Then I was told that I had a nummular headache, which I understand is rare. I have a sore spot in the back of my head and a feeling in my head that I just can’t explain. I don’t know how I made it through a year until I got on meds.
I am now taking 25 mg of lamotrigine a day. I’m at the point where I’ll have a couple good days, then it comes back. Can this be cured? Is the medication that I’m taking OK, or is there something better? -- K.S.
ANSWER: A nummular headache (the name comes from the Latin word for coin as the sore spot is often the size and shape of a coin) is very uncommon, and I’ve never treated a case. I would defer treatment to a neurologist with expertise in headaches. Gabapentin is a common treatment, but lamotrigine is also used. The best treatment is the one that works best for you.Although sometimes the condition will simply go away, it often doesn’t, requiring chronic medication to keep symptoms under control.
I will note that you are on a tiny dose of lamotrigine. It needs to be started at a small dose, but when used for seizures, the usual dose is 400-600 mg per day (which takes several weeks to reach, titrating slowly). If it’s working for you but not well enough, you might do better with a higher dose.
If a higher dose doesn’t work, there are other medications to try such as antidepressants like amitriptyline and other seizure medications like carbamazepine. One other option to ask your neurologist about is botulinum toxin (Botox), which relieves pain by more than half in about two-thirds of patients.
Drain and oven cleaners: Many drain and oven cleaners contain lye (sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide), a chemical derived from salt or wood ash that is used to break down other substances, particularly those that are sticky. Lye is quite caustic in high amounts and extremely alkaline, which can cause burns and skin irritation. Lye is also found in soaps and detergents. When handled correctly in safe amounts, lye can be used safely. However, it can be dangerous if it gets into the hands of children or is touched by pets.
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Clean at home. Special “pipe cleaner” brushes can get in between the wires and brackets, pushing out any food particles that are missed by larger toothbrushes. Floss can be snaked under wires to get in between teeth as well; it just requires some finesse. Waxed floss generally is easier to use as it less likely to get stuck.
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DID YOU KNOW? The American Heartworm Society advises dog owners to have their furry companions tested for heartworm annually. Such tests can typically be conducted during routine preventive care visits to the veterinarian.The AHS notes that such tests are necessary even for dogs that are taking year-round heartworm prevention medications. Tests can confirm that such programs are working or indicate if they are not effective. The American Veterinary Medical Association notes that antigen tests are the most commonly performed tests. These tests detect the presence of adult female heartworms and they are typically highly accurate. If a test is positive, veterinarians may recommend further testing, including radiographs, a blood profile and an echocardiogram. Such tests can determine a number of things about the infection, including its severity. The AVMA also notes that the additional testing can help determine the best course of treatment. Cat owners should know that it’s more difficult to detect heartworm in cats than in dogs. The AHS indicates that cats are much less likely than dogs to have adult heartworms, making the disease harder to detect in felines. Veterinarians may recommend cats receive both the antigen test and an antibody test, which detects exposure to heartworm larvae. The AVMA notes that more testing may increase the likelihood of detecting the disease in cats.
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Cohocton Public Library
8 Maple Ave. • 585-384-5170 www.cohoctonlibrary.org
M-F 10-6; Sa 10-2
Dansville Public Library
200 Main St., Dansville • 585-335-6720 www.dansville.lib.ny.us
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
101 W. Naples St. • 585-728-5380 www.gunlockelibrary.org
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Review the business online. Review Trackers reports that more than 81 percent of consumers are likely to visit Google Reviews prior to visiting a business. That’s a testament to the value of online review aggregators. After a positive experience with a local business,consumers can visit Google Reviews or another online review aggregator like Yelp and share the details of their encounter. Chances are strong the review will be read and compel others to patronize the business.
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ROMANCE: Mary Jane Thynne and the Story Behind Spidar Luv
BY SUZIE WELLS
“Expanding the children’s imagination actually expanded my own.”
MARY JANE THYNNE
A er decades of nurturing children, families, and even shelter animals, Fairport author Mary Jane ynne has finally seen her longnurtured dream take flight: publication of her debut novel, Spidar Luv. Released by Rochesterbased Spirited Muse Press, the novel captures the electric spirit of the 1960s, while exploring deeper themes of fame, love, and self-discovery.
Spidar Luv tells the story of e Spidars, a rock groupwho,attheheightoftheirfame,encounter a hotel housekeeper hiding something. As their lives intertwine, so do the passions, ambitions, and vulnerabilities that come with living through an era defined by rebellion and evolving social norms. is science fiction “fan”tasy is a love story that defies conventional boundaries, echoing the radical spirit of the ‘60s while asking timeless questions about identity, humanity, faith, and the price of fame. e novel includes area connections, especially within Rochester, Henrietta, and Canandaigua, where the author has lived through the years.
A Novel 40 Years in the Making
e author reflects on her unconventional path to publication, explaining that a discouraging experience with her high school Honors English teacher led her to suppress her writing ambitions for years. In her mid-thirties, encouraged by an adult creative writing class, she returned to storytelling. Life, however, had other plans: raising children while her husband worked demanding jobs, then working various jobs herself, and surviving a devastating car accident meant writing had to take a back seat (though she describes her husband bringing a cassette tape a musician mailed, setting her lyrics to music when she was laid up in the hospital definitely gave her hope).
Spidar Luv has been a labor of love spanning nearly half a century. e author first began writing while raising her children and running a home daycare. “Expanding the children’s imagination actually expanded my own,” she recalls, saying a spark led her from rewriting nursery rhymes with her daycare kids (and creating an illustrated book, Father Goose and the Goslings, that Spirited Muse Press professionally published years later in 2007) to dra ing the earliest versions of her adult novels during nap times. To this day, she primarily prefers to initially handwrite while watching the birds and wildlife around the house or relaxing in a comfortable chair.
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ROCHESTER’S MONROE HIGH SCHOOL
More than a Pseudonym, An Homage
In the 1980s, with records playing on the stereo while the children played, the author was inspired to write, but she faced criticism from her mother-in-law who hoped she wasn’t using her married name for fear of embarrassing the family. So, the author used her middle name and her maiden name when submitting short stories and song lyrics for publication. However, as Spidar Luv began to form, the author felt her own mother, “a very conservative Baptist, might not approve of [the author] soiling the family name,” so she couldn’t use her maiden name either.
She chose the name Mary Jane ynne, not only as a pseudonym but as a tribute to the author’s great-greatgrandmother, the daughter of Lord ynne, the third Earl of Bath. Disinherited for marrying a “commoner” and starting a new life in America with the love of her life, Mary Jane’s story of rebellion resonated deeply with the author. Choosing the name felt right, especially as her novels explore themes the author says would shock and disappoint her mother.
e author uses her real name now on short stories, but her novels are still unconventional, so she says their original copyright under Mary Jane ynne works well. Using a pseudonym, she reflects, has had its benefits—protecting her privacy, honoring her family legacy, and allowing her writing to remain a personal journey, shared only with those closest to her. Yet it has also come with challenges, including difficulty in building a public author platform.
Editing Spidar Luv: A Journey of Growth
“If love is the basis for all actions,” the author says, “then different forms of relationships deserve compassion, not judgment.”
e editing process for Spidar Luv was intense, the author says. e first twenty-five edits served as a crash course in writing techniques shaped by professional feedback. Revisiting the manuscript four decades later, she refined her story further, adding historically accurate references and end notes to root her fantasy in the realrhythmsofthe1960s. rough the revisions, one goal remained constant: to help readers understand that, while the ‘60s lifestyle was unconventional, it wasn’t all wrong.
At its heart, Spidar Luv is about love—not just romantic love, but love of family, love of music, and the love of telling stories that might otherwise go unheard. “If love is the basis for all actions,” the author says, “then different forms of relationships deserve compassion, not judgment.” e author hopes modern readers will connect, perhaps even more than readers would have in the ‘80s or ‘90s. True to her namesake’s legacy, Mary Jane ynne has proven that sometimes, the greatest rebellions are simply acts of the heart.
What’s Next for Mary Jane ynne
Now in her seventies, a mother of two, grandmother of four, and beloved neighborhood “Cheerios Lady” to local pups, ynne isn’t slowing down. She gives of her time and efforts through quilting for the Salvation Army and supports other local organizations.
Spidar Luv is available online through major distributors, but for those wanting to better support the local economy, the author and Spirited Muse Press encourage you to order directly through Lulu.com or by emailing the publisher at spiritedmusepress@yahoo.com. Locals can also find signed copies at the Fairport community garage sale days.
Share your original stories about local heroes, community events, school achievements, or hidden gems–email your story idea to hometown@gvpennysaver.com!
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According to a 2011 study published in the peer-reviewed journal the Annual Review of Nutrition, experimental data from animal studies suggests that maternal undernutrition among pregnant women may play a role in preterm birth. The study also reported that a lack of specific nutrients during pregnancy may influence gestation length by increasing the likelihood that a woman will give birth before reaching full-term. Women who are pregnant or hope to become pregnant can speak with their physicians about the role nutrition can play in a healthy, full-term pregnancy.
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Small Town Neighbors
The great part about living in a small town is everybody knows everyone, sees everything, and anything out of the ordinary gets plenty of folks on it right away. Thank you to the neighbors who knew our critters were out before we did, tracked us down, tracked them down, and helped get them home. You’re all good sports and GREAT neighbors.
Act of Kindness
I went to good will with my staff and my friend in Victor. I found a really nice big Vera Bradley bag. When I went to pay for it the lady in front of me had paid for it. That was very nice of her. It made my day! I think we need more people like her in the world!
Why do some people think it’s OK to mow grass onto the road? Not only is it dangerous for bicyclest and motor cycles. There are stones that you may also hit people and cars with. Also mowing all your grass on to others property after they have respectfully mowed grass on to their own side.
Street Bikes
I get the weather is getting nice and the street bikes are starting to come out and you want to go fast, because well, that’s what they are designed to do... but if you are going to speed.. at least do it on the highways where the speed limit is 65, not on small side roads where the speed limit is 40 and people are walking their dogs, riding their bikes and taking their children for walks up the quiet road. No reason to be doing 80+ on these roads. And yes, when it does happen, the cops are called and a description is given. Just use some common sense and curiosity.
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Saturday, May 17th
Sponsored by Dansville American Legion Post #87 34 Elizabeth Street • Dansville, NY 14437
Race starts at 9am Entry Fee $25 (includes a Dogwood t-shirt)
Registration forms also available at Dansville Legion
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• ASPHALT SHINGLES, 12” or wider. Color does not matter. 585-733-1090
• Gently used ART SUPPLIES for art therapy projects. 585-210-9177
• AUDIO EQUIPMENT, speakers, amplifiers, tube amps, radio tubes, stereos, receivers, heavy wood speakers, turntables, record players. 585-766-8842
• ATV or DIRT BIKE. Gas powered, running or not. Text or call Matt 315-576-1278
• WEBER GRILL, gas or charcoal and DRUM SETS or BASS DRUMS. Call/text Matt 315-576-1278
• ROTO TILLER in fair condition, running preferred. Text 585-953-6043
• LARGE BASKETS in good condition for Crossroads House Basket Raffle. Drop off at Crossroads House anytime. tracyford@crossroadshouse.com
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STEPS TO TAKE BEFORE AN APPRAISER’S VISIT
Clean the house. A dirty home that is full of clutter will not make the best impression on appraisers. Dirty homes may be vulnerable to insect infestations that can lead to structural problems with the home. While a dirty home is not necessarily an indicator of infestations or a reflection of a home’s value, a clean home will create a stronger first impression with the appraiser.
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a local youth sports team: Youth sports team sponsorships are a relatively inexpensive way to create brand awareness. The National Alliance for Youth Sports, Inc., reports that sponsorship costs vary from organization to organization, though they may cost as little as $100 to around $5,000 for the season. In return for that investment, businesses gain exposure to athletes, athletes’ families and friends, volunteers, and countless others who may see players in uniform on game day. When compared to the cost of advertising online, on television or on the radio, youth sports sponsorship provides a great return on investment.
COMMON TERMS FOUND ON FOOD LABELS
Organic: The United States Department of Agriculture has strict criteria in regard to labeling foods as “organic.” To be labeled “organic,” dairy, eggs, meat, and poultry can come only from animals that were not given antibiotics or growth hormones. Fruits and vegetables can only be labeled “organic” if they were produced without conventional pesticides, fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients, bioengineering, or ionizing radiation.
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I used to visit and revisit it a dozen times a day, and stand in deep contemplation over my vegetable progeny with a love that nobody could share or conceive of who had never taken part in the process of creation. It was one of the most bewitching sights in the world to observe a hill of beans thrusting aside the soil, or a rose of early peas just peeping forth sufficiently to trace a line of delicate green.
~Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mosses from and Old Manse
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WAYS TO MAKE HOMES SAFER
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 reduceslippingonwetsurfacesin 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.
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Prattsburgh Wind, LLC’s
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
NOTICE
June 2025
is notice announces that, on or about June 8, 2025, Prattsburgh Wind, LLC (Prattsburgh or Permit Holder) will begin construction of a temporary laydown yard for future tree clearing and associated access road (Phase I) to support the commencement of construction of the 147-megawatt (MW) Wind Energy Facility located in the Towns of Avoca, Cohocton, Howard, Prattsburgh, and Wheeler, Steuben County, NY (the Facility).
Pursuant to Article VIII of the New York State Public Service Law (the Article VIII process), this notice is being provided in accordance with Section 5, Subsection 5.2(a) of the Facility’s Siting Permit for a Major Renewable Energy Facility, which was issued by the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) on September 24, 2024. A copy
of the Siting Permit (and all public documents filed in this proceeding) may be accessed electronically at DPS’s website, https://dps.ny.gov/ores-permit-applications or directly at https://documents.dps.ny.gov/public/Matter Management/CaseMaster.aspx?MatterCaseNo=2100749&CaseSearch=Search
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
Prattsburgh Wind will construct the Facility in the Towns of Avoca, Cohocton, Howard, Prattsburgh, and Wheeler, Steuben County. When completed, the Facility will consist of up to 35 wind turbines with a total generating capacity of up to 147 megawatts (MW). Other proposed components will include
MAP OF THE PROJECT AND PHASE I CONSTRUCTION ROUTES
Prattsburgh Wind, LLC’s PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTICE
June 2025
access roads, overhead and buried 34.5-kilovolt (kV) collection lines, three temporary laydown/ construction support areas, two permanent meteorological (met) towers, two temporary met towers, two aircra detection lighting system (ADLS) towers, two temporary concrete batch plants, one operations and maintenance (O&M) building, and a medium-voltage to transmission voltage collector substation with associated equipment and fenced areas. e Permittee will also build and transfer to New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) a new point of interconnection (POI) switching station, and approximately 1,400 feet of overhead transmission line to tie-in the Facility to the existing NYSEG Stoney Ridge to Canandaigua 230-kV transmission line #68.
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
Phase I construction is scheduled to begin on or about June 8, 2025. Phase I construction activities shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday and on national holidays.
FACILITY CONTACTS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
Ben Davis, PE
Director, Project Engineering
bdavis@terra-gen.com
Kevin Davis
Sr. Project Manager
kdavis@terra-gen.com
Kevin Sheen
VP Business Development
Terra-Gen LLC
437 Madison Ave, Floor 22, Suite A New York, NY 10022
PWF@terra-gen.com
607-622-8311 or 1-888-802-8834
THE PROCEDURE AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR REGISTERING A COMPLAINT
Comments or complaints by neighboring residents or others may be made through the following channels. For safety reasons, members of the public will not be allowed onsite to register complaints with Prattsburgh-affiliated workers during construction.
• Call the Toll-Free Number: 1-888-802-8834
• Write to Prattsburgh Wind, LLC at its email address: PWF@terra-gen.com
• Mail comments or complaints to: Terra-Gen LLC, 437 Madison Ave, Floor 22, Suite A, New York, NY 10022.
ORES AND NYSDPS CONTACT INFORMATION
ORES – Public Information Officer – general@ores. ny.gov, 518-473-4536 DPS – Secretary – Secretary@ dps.ny.gov
PUBLIC LOCATIONS WHERE FACILITY INFORMATION IS POSTED
Facility information may be viewed at the following public repositories:
Prattsburgh Free Library
26 S. Main Street, Prattsburgh, NY 14873
607-522-3490
Avoca Free Library 18 N. Main Street, Avoca, NY 14809
607-566-9279
Cohocton Public Library
8 Maple Ave, Cohocton, NY 14826
585-384-5170
Howard Public Library
3607 County Route 70A, Hornell, NY 14843
607-566-2412
e Dormann Library
101 W. Morris Street, Bath, NY 14810
607-776-4613
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MAGIC MAZE answers ------ SUDOKU -----answers
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. MOVIES: What is the name of Han Solo’s ship in the “Star Wars” series?
2. TELEVISION: What is Ray Barone’s job on the sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond”?
3. U.S. STATES: The Baltimore Ravens’ name is a nod to which past famous resident?
4. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is represented in the condition called “alliumphobia”?
5. LITERATURE: Who created the fictional detective Lord Peter Wimsey?
6. GAMES: Which chess piece can’t move in a straight line?
7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a baby mouse called?
8. SCIENCE: What does the acronym RNA stand for?
9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president was the first to wear contact lenses?
10. ASTRONOMY: Which constellation contains Polaris, the North Star?
ANSWERS
1. Millennium Falcon. 2. Sportswriter.
3. Edgar Allen Poe, who wrote the poem “The Raven.”
4. Fear of garlic.
5. Dorothy L. Sayers.
6. Knight.
7. A pinky or pup.
8. Ribonucleic Acid. 9. Lyndon Johnson.
10. Ursa Minor (The Little Dipper).
SENIOR NEWS LINE
By Matilda Charles
Senior discounts are even more important now
The price increases we might see because of the expected tariffs make this a good time to get used to hunting for senior discounts on all the goods and services we need and want.
As usual, the definition of “senior” varies from store to store and restaurant to restaurant. One might stick to the age 65, when we used to start collecting Social Security, and others might look at age 50, when AARP starts identifying us as potential subscribers -- or anywhere in between.
Despite the occasional confusion about age, there are discounts to be had.
Shop your local stores first. They’re more likely to offer senior discounts because they want your business, and your repeat business.
Check Goodwill and The Salvation Army stores for discount days. Ask your local grocery stores about senior discount days.You might need a loyalty card, but even those can often get you rewards cash. Don’t forget pharmacies, eyeglass stores, gyms, clothing stores, travel agencies, movie theaters, insurance agents, auto repair locations -- anywhere you spend money. They’re not likely to offer you any discount unless you ask for it. But they do want your business, and it’s to their benefit to give you a discount.
Scroll through the discount area of the AARP website and see if a membership makes sense for you. (I get $20 off an annual Walmart+ plan, which pays for my AARP membership.)
Search for discounts online by looking for “senior discounts 2025” and your area.Then call in advance to verify that a certain discount is available.
Don’t be shy about asking. In fact, before you go to any restaurant or store, make it a rule to call and inquire, and to verify the age they consider senior. After all, it’s your money, and every dollar discounted is a dollar you get to keep.komando.com to sign up. You can also catch her on the radio or her podcast.
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My name is Simba. I am 5 years old and a girl from Florida! My mom and dad adopted me when they lived in New Hampshire, and I love my forever home here in NY. I live with my mom, dad, human brother and sister on the way. I love snuggles and playing ball with my brother!
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Vocal, but not too vocal: Apartment dwellers should rest assured that while parrotlets may be quite the chatterboxes, their vocal abilities are not so loud as to be problematic. Parrotlets do not scream. ParrotSecrets.com says that parrotlets frequently learn to talk, but with patience. A parrotlet has around a 300-word threshold, according to the pet resource PetKeen.
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By Sam Mazotta
Respecting your neighbors
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Can you settle a dispute between me and my neighbor? Bob doesn’t want my dog peeing or pooping on his lawn. I told him that my dog is just helping fertilize his grass, and he should be grateful for the free nutrients. Yesterday, as I was hanging out on my back patio, Bob threw a bag full of old dog poop over the fence; it broke when it landed and scattered all over the patio. I just don’t get it. We used to be friends, but now I’m not so sure. Who’s right in this situation? -- Doug H., via email
DEAR DOUG: Please tell me this is a prank letter, because otherwise I’m going to tear my hair out. One of the biggest commandments of dog ownership is Thou Shalt Not Annoy Thy Neighbors.
Allowing your dog to relieve himself on your neighbor’s lawn is more than just annoying; it opens you to a potential lawsuit. Clearly, it’s causing strife for your neighbor. Even if dog poop actually did fertilize lawns (it doesn’t), you and your dog are trespassing on private property. You’re also destroying your neighbor’s lawn. Dog pee burns grass and kills it, leaving awful bare spots surrounded by yellow, dying grass. Dog poop doesn’t disappear; it sits there and stinks, blocks airflow to the grass and kills it.
Livingston County Highway Department is accepting applications for
SEASONAL LABORER 2025 rate ~ $17.41
Job description, minimum qualifications and Livingston County Application for Employment available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livingstoncounty
Questions may be directed to: Jason Wolfanger Highway Superintendent, 585-243-6701.
Livingston County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
NAPLES CENTRAL SCHOOL
NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY: Night Cleaner
Minimum Qualifications:
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to work independently
• Good physical condition
Salary: Minimum wage - $16.50/hr. based on exp.
Hours: 8 hours per day; 5 days/week; 3:30pm-12am
Benefits: Health Insurance, Sick, Personal and Vacation Leave
Complete the Ontario County Civil Service form: https://ontario-portal.mycivilservice.com/ and under Current Vacancies click on the Naples School-Cleaner position to apply.
Application must be submitted by: Wed., May 28, 2025
e Naples Central School District offers employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or handicap. Inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy may be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, c/o Naples Central School, 136 North Main Street, Naples, NY 14512.
Gardener Position 2025 SEASON
e Town of Canadice
is looking for an experienced local resident to be our PT Gardener. Maintaining our flower beds and shrubs to keep our Town Hall complex looking beautiful. 3-6 hours per week on average until fall cleanup in October.
Tasks include: Spring Cleanup, Planting Annuals, Deadheading, Dividing Perennials
Serving our Town is a rewarding experience and creating beautiful gardens is exciting! For further information please contact: Town Supervisor, Christopher Vastola at 585-367-2050, ext. 1, or by email at supervisor@canadiceny.gov or send your letter of interest, resume/CV to: Supervisor Vastola, Town of Canadice, 5949 Co Rd 37, Springwater, NY 14560.
VILLAGE OF WAYLAND FULL-TIME
LABOR/ GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER
MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE AND VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE. Applications available at the Village of Wayland
15 N. MAIN ST • WAYLAND, NY 14572 AND WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL JUNE 9, 2025 AT 4:00 PM
Village of Wayland is an equal opportunity employer
When leaving a job, professionals should always be courteous and considerate toward their current employers.
VILLAGE
OF WAYLAND SEASONAL PART-TIME LABORER/GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER
MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE AND VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE. Applications available at the Village of Wayland
15 N. MAIN ST • WAYLAND, NY 14572 AND WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL JUNE 9, 2025 AT 4:00 PM
Village of Wayland is an equal opportunity employer
now hiring!
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