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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
* On Oct. 24, 1931, New York Gov. Franklin Roosevelt dedicates the George Washington Bridge over the Hudson River. The 4,760-foot–long suspension bridge, the longest in the world at the time, connected New Jersey with Manhattan in New York City.
MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
* On Oct. 29, 1971, Duane Allman, leader of the Allman Brothers Band, is killed when he loses control of his motorcycle and hits a flatbed truck in Macon, Georgia. He was 24. One year later, the band’s bassist Berry Oakley died in a very similar motorcycle accident just a few blocks away.
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HOW TO SAFELY NAVIGATE WET ROADS
Do not use cruise control. Because fall foliage can be so stunning to experience, many drivers are tempted to use the cruise control feature on their automobiles so they can pay more attention to the array of colors at their disposal. But cruise control should never be engaged when driving on wet roads or roads that may be covered in leaves. Such conditions require drivers to focus their undivided attention on the road ahead of them. When drivers suddenly encounter slick roads, easing off the accelerator rather than quickly applying the brakes can be the safest response, but such a response is impossible when cruise control is engaged.
PREPARE VEHICLES FOR HARSH WEATHER
Visibility is key in hazardous weather conditions, and keeping the windshield clean is a priority. This means ensuring there is enough windshield wiper fluid in the car and that it is a product that will not freeze. Wiper blades can freeze and crack in the winter. Older blades may be more susceptible to damage. It’s a worthy investment to replace existing wiperbladesatthestartofeachwinter.Whenvehiclesareparked,pullthe wipers off of the windshield to safeguard them from sticking and cracking.
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Doogie Horner Shares His Unique Style at the Rochester Children and Teen Book Festival
BY SOPHIA KOVATCH
DOOGIE HORNER
Even if you’ve never read one of Doogie Horner’s books, you may have seen his work. He’s designed covers for bestselling books and recorded two standup comedy specials. In 2015, he was a semi-finalist on America’s Got Talent, making it to round four a er turning boos into cheers the first time he took the stage. ese days, Horner lives in Alfred, NY and has a growing list of titles he’s written or illustrated for both kids and adults. He’ll be one of dozens of local authors visiting with readers at the Rochester Children and Teen Book Festival, held this year on November 8 at Monroe Community College.
ough Horner is now an established comic artist, it took him a while to find his niche. “I always loved books and wanted to make them,” he says. “But I assumed I wouldn’t be able to do comic books because I wasn’t good enough at drawing.” His style isn’t as smooth as classic superhero comics like DC or Marvel, so it was hard to see a career making comics.
For a time Horner worked for Quirk Books, where he designed the covers for books like Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Horner’s first two books of his own, 100 Ghosts: A Gallery of Harmless Haunts and Some Very Interesting Cats Perhaps You Weren’t Aware Of, were half-written and half-drawn in his unique comedic style. e books were intended for adults, but Horner met plenty of kids who were fans of them too. He realized his style might be perfectly suited for comics for kids.
In the early days of COVID-19, Horner started drawing comics with his son, joking about bad superhero powers. When invisibility came up, it gave him an idea: if you were writing a comic about a literally invisible superhero, could you tell the story only using word bubbles? He drew a mini-comic about a boy who turns invisible and showed it to his agent, along with a handful of other kid-oriented mini-comics.
Horner’s agent liked the kid comics so much that Horner began expanding the story that would become e Adventures of Invisible Boy. First, though, he had to rethink the idea of a main character you didn’t draw at all. “It turns out it’s a bad idea to have a completely invisible character in a comic,” Horner says. “You need the facial expressions and body language. Otherwise, your dialogue ends up sounding like ‘I’m scared!”
e redrawn invisible superhero became the first installment of e Adventures of Invisible Boy, which was published in 2024 to numerous accolades. e second book, Zeroes to Heroes, is a spoof on a traditional superhero comic and came out earlier this year. Horner is currently finishing up the third book, Monster Mash, that is set around Halloween and will be released sometime next year.
Horner regularly visits schools and libraries to talk to kidsabouthisworkasacomicartist. “Ilikedoingschool and library visits because you get to go out and actually see the people reading your books,” he says. For Horner, it’s a good way to step away from his desk and connect with readers. “Kids ask interesting questions,” he adds, recalling one child who, a er reading e Adventures of Invisible Boy, wanted to know what the cat’s name had been before being adopted by the main character – a detail Horner hadn’t considered.
Horner is excited to meet readers and sign books at the Rochester Children and Teen Book Festival on November 8th. More than 50 authors and illustrators will join Horner at the festival, where book lovers of all ages meet authors, hear presentations and panel discussions, and do cra s and other activities.
For more information about Horner, visit www. doogiehorner.com. For more about the festival, visit rcbfestival.com.
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LOCAL DINING SPOTS FOSTER COMMUNITY
High-quality food: Many local establishments have complete control over their suppliers and menus. As a result, they can be picky with regard to the vendors they use and the produce, meats, dairy, and other ingredients that they select. Many small, independently owned restaurants team up with local organic farmers and distributors to supply a farm-to-table experience that many diners now enjoy.
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T. Sue Mahany – Town Justice
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HOW COMMUNITIES BENEFIT WHEN CONSUMERS SHOP LOCAL
Lines are short. Waiting in long lines for checkout or to pick up merchandise ordered online can drain consumers’ energy and contribute to stress. Local businesses tend to have short lines and small crowds, which can lead to a more pleasant shopping experience.
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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?
- Straight off the tree or from the market
- Baked goods or savory dishes
- Sliced and dipped in something
- Pressed into beverages
- Preserved as jams or jellies
- All/any of the above
- I don’t like apples
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Poll ended 10-21-2025
According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, with 51% of consumers planning to dress up in costume. If you dress up for Halloween, do you prefer:
50.0% A classic costume, such as witch, ghost, skeleton
12.5% A costume of a mixture of multiple of the above 37.5% Something else
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SAVORY & SEASONAL
Four Be Chili
As the weather starts to cool, turn to warming soups and stews as nutrient-packed comfort foods you can enjoy all winter. is recipe incorporates root vegetables like onion, garlic and carrots, and can easily invite other favorite veggies into the mix!
Four Bean Chili
Makes 8 to 10 servings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) small white beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) light kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) dark kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup vegetable broth
1 can (4 ounces) diced mild green chiles
1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon cider vinegar.
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots and bell pepper; cook and stir 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt; cook and stir 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, broth, chiles, and chocolate; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar. Chili is even better served with cornbread. Make batter while the vegetables are cooking in step one and bake it while the chili is simmering.
Recipe From “Vegan Cooking for Beginners” (Publications International, Ltd.) by the PIL editors
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HOW EVERYDAY PEOPLE CAN CUT ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Install a low-flow shower head. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends that eco-conscious consumers looking to reduce their energy consumption install lowflowshowerheadswithflowrates less than 2.5 gallons per minute. This is especially important for people living in homes with dated fixtures. Water fixtures installed before 1992 might have flow rates as high as 5.5 gallons per minute, which is both wasteful and costly. Test the flow of a shower head by placing a one-gallon bucket beneath a shower head running at the pressure you normally use. If the bucket fills up in less than 20 seconds, install a low-flow shower head.
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BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH ANIMAL TRAINERS
Animal trainers can address any type of behavior. According to the Animal Behavior Institute, trainers who work with dogs, cats, parrots, or other companion animals must have a thorough and detailed knowledge of animal behavior. Pet owners who have successfully housebroken puppies in the past may think they can do it again with relative ease, but no two puppies are the same. Techniques that worked with one dog will not necessarily work with another. Trainers recognize this and have an array of techniques within their arsenal, making them capable of addressing and correcting any type of behavior.
My Cat has become a picky eater
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat “Jonesy” is 11 years old and has suddenly become a very picky eater. He is barely touching his dry kibble, and he will only eat canned pate or fresh chicken, shredded very fine. Is this something to be concerned about? -- Martha Y., Tallahassee, Florida
DEAR MARTHA: Sudden, unexplained changes in a cat’s behavior -- especially around food -- often signal a change in their health. Call the veterinarian and describe your cat’s symptoms; the vet will likely ask you to bring Jonesy in for a look.
One possible cause is a dental infection. After age 4, more than half of cats begin to experience some degree of dental problems, like gingivitis, tooth infections and tooth resorption. Symptoms of dental disease include bad breath, excessive drooling, blood-tinged saliva, pawing at the face, dropping food from the mouth, lack of appetite and several more -- all requiring a visit to the vet.
Your cat’s vet will give him a complete physical exam to determine if something else is causing his lack of appetite, and will take a close look at his teeth. X-rays may be ordered to determine the extent of the problem.
If Jonesy’s issue is an infection, antibiotics will be prescribed. If a tooth is involved, the vet will probably recommend pulling it; this is done under anesthesia, and will provide so much relief to your cat.
Once your cat has recovered,the vet will likely set up a toothbrushing routine -- a finger brush and flavored toothpaste made just for cats work best. They may recommend a dry cat food that helps fight plaque buildup. There are many more preventive treatments available for pets today than in the past, so ask your vet how you can keep Jonesy happy and healthy through his senior years.
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Rural Voices on Cancer Prevention: Community Listening Tour (11/03 @11:30am)
Join Pivital Public Health Partnership and the Wilmot Cancer Institute for a free lunch & community discussion on health, cancer prevention, and building a healthier future for our communities. To attend, contact jhatch@pivitalphp.org.
CCE’s CarFit* (11/05 @ 12pm)
Get a quick personal vehicle review during a short appointment with CCE Traffic Safety educator Barb Sturm to help ensure safe driving. Call the library to register.
Stretching Your Food Dollar* (11/06 @ 6pm)
Draw on CCE nutrition educator Colleen errien’s years of experience to learn how to avoid food waste, but also avoid spending all your time in the kitchen. Register online.
Community Volunteer Fair (11/08 @ 10am)
Connect with local organizations to find the right volunteer opportunity for you, just in time for the season of gratitude and giving. (Participating organizations must register via the DPL calendar by Nov. 6.)
Teen Poetry Slam (11/14 @ 6pm)
@ MacFadden Coffee Company
A performance competition at MacFadden Coffee Company with prizes from local businesses. Any area teens are invited to participate/attend. Visit our online calendar for info about slam poetry and this event.
Meet the Writer (11/15 @ 10am)
Writers, come mingle and share your work at this informal meetand-greet event.
Santa is coming to town!
Drop off letters to Santa near our main entrance from Nov. 15 through Dec. 6. While here, participate in Deck the Halls: Tinsel on Top*, our mini-tree decorating competition for ages 6-100. e challenge: depict Winter in the Village’s theme: Frosted Holidays. Register online or in person; tree pickup begins 11/15.
e Beer-ie Canal Was A-Risin’ (11/20 @ 6pm)
@ Battle Street Brewery
Meet us at BSB for a lively and informative presentation from Erie Canal Museum educator Derrick Pratt on how the Erie Canal affected the growth of breweries along its path, both 200 years ago and now.
Holiday Hours (11/11, 11/26-27)
DPL will be closed on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. We will also close at 5pm Nov. 26, remain closed Nov. 27, and reopen for regular hours Nov. 28. Happy anksgiving!
REGULAR PROGRAMMING
e following recurring activities are open to all community members. Some require pre-registration (*) to ensure adequate space and materials. Visit our online calendar for details & to register: bit. ly/DansvilleLibraryCalendar
• Adults’ Cra Night* (11/03 @ 6pm): painted book edges
• Footnotes Walking Club – Tuesdays @ 10:30am
• Storytime – Tuesdays @ 6pm; Children’s Bk Wk (11/04) & Native American stories (11/18)
• Adults’ A ernoon Cards – Wednesdays @ 2pm; all levels welcome
• Magic: e Multiverse – Wednesdays @ 6pm; all levels & tabletop card games welcome
• Ravenous Readers: Adult Book Club (11/13 @ 6:30pm): e Mistress of Auschwitz (Williamson)
• Homeschool STEM Session* – SPECIAL NOV. DATE (11/18 @ 1pm): animal hearing
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A superstition suggests that if you spot a spider on Halloween, the spirit of a deceased loved one is watching over you.
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HALLOWEEN PARTY POINTERS
Keep themed games at the ready. Treat guests to a few activities while they’re enjoying the party. Break off into teams and give each a roll of toilet paper. The teams have to create their best “mummies” by wrapping up one of the teammates in each group. Additional party games can include hanging doughnuts from strings and seeing who can eat the fastest with no hands or a horror movie trivia contest.
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• 59” x 79” BOX SPRING. Good condition. Rochester. lsfdesigns2003@yahoo.com
• JIGSAW PUZZLES with 1-2 pieces missing. Good for art projects. Geneseo. ptviele462@gmail.com
• Vintage National SEWING MACHINE in cabinet with original attachments and instructions. Pick up Fairport. 585-223-0793
• Gently used RECLINER. Must pick up, Dansville. Call 585-728-2427
• 40” SONY TV (not a smart one) works great; will include Roku remote. Fairport. allentom322@gmail.com
• HP OfficeJet Pro 8035. Retired working from home office. No longer needed. Printer works well. Will need new cartridges. Canandaigua. 585-880-4958
• Emerson color TV/VCR/DVD Triple Comb, 19”. With Manual. Excellent condition. Canandaigua. jvo952a@outlook.com
• MAC 3516, 16” CHAINSAW, with case and gas can. 585-880-8250
• WHEELCHAIR for a Veteran. 585-377-0878 (no texting)
• WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA SET and nice BOYS CLOTHING 2T-5T. No texts. 585-469-1938
• Small FISHING LURES, HOOKS, and WEIGHTS. 585-978-9477
• WHEELCHAIR and Sports Illustrated MAGAZINES. 585-377-0878
• CLASSICAL RECORDS. Any other genres considered. 585-766-8842
• Large AQUARIUM, 30 gallons or more. 585-490-1517
• SHELVING – heavy duty shelves for garage. If possible 10’ x 2’. Call or text 585-260-0437
• Looking for an old-style ROWING MACHINE, small enough for an apartment. Suesassy1231@gmail.com
• DISNEY READ ALONG BOOKS w/CDs and all KIDS MEAL TOYS from any restaurant. 585-444-0457
• MAGAZINES and CARDS of any kind. Christmas would be a bonus. 585-348-1143
• SCRUBS, size medium and/or U of R clothing sized medium or large - for nursing school. lambselling@yahoo.com
• Beginner COAL FORGE and/or any BLACKSMITH TOOLS. juliay1120@gmail.com or TEXT 315-573-9280
• Wide WHEELCHAIR. 585-857-7162
• Newspapers needed for a winter long project. Please call so I may pick them up. 585-737-7777
• 9x12 living room RUG. 585-447-4871
• Seeking an ATV or Dirt bike. Gas powered, running or not. Please call or text Matt 315-576-1278
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[T]he sun declined, and we both fell into twilight silence. Night, which in autumn seems to fall from the sky at once, it comes so quickly, chilled us, and we rolled ourselves in our cloaks...
~Jules Barbey d’Aurevilly, Les Diaboliques
GO FIGURE Answers
It was, as I have said, a fine autumnal day; the sky was clear and serene, and nature wore that rich and golden livery which we always associate with the idea of abundance. The forests had put on their sober brown and yellow, while some trees of the tenderer kind had been nipped by the frosts into brilliant dyes of orange, purple, and scarlet.... As Ichabod jogged slowly on his way, his eye... ranged with delight over the treasures of jolly autumn.
~Washington Irving, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
NAME 7 HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
Plan your night ahead.
Go to houses where you know the people who live there.
Wear bright colors and/or add reflective tape to your costume.
Be accompanied by an adult all the way to the door.
Have a parent check your candy bucket before eating anything.
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Stay on sidewalks. Be accompanied by an adult when crossing a street.
Halloween is full of superstitions, myths and traditions that have been passed down through the years.
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Weight Loss Isn’t the Cause Behind Odd Globus Sensation
Q. A.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with diabetes and immediately changed my diet and exercise regimen. I was able to lose 17 pounds in about two months but have started to experience a feeling of something being stuck in my throat. Could the sudden weight loss have brought this on? I was sent to get an ultrasound on my thyroid, and it came back negative. -- V.J.
ANSWER: A sensation of something stuck in the throat is common in clinical practice and can have many causes. It is referred to as a “globus” sensation. An ultrasound is a very reasonable test as a large thyroid mass (goiter) can cause a mechanical effect on the esophagus, which then leads to this sensation. Similarly, abnormalities in the esophagus, oropharynx and larynx may also lead to this sensation. Most experts recommend an evaluation with an endoscopy and a laryngoscopy for people with a persistent globus sensation.
Unintentional weight loss is a red flag in people with a globus sensation because if the cause behind the globus sensation is also leading people to lose weight, this means that it is more likely to be something serious. But this is not the case with you, so I can’t think of how losing weight could have been the cause behind your globus sensation.
If the sensation of something in your throat continues, I recommend further evaluation by an ENT physician.
DEAR DR. ROACH: My in-laws are being evaluated for infertility, and my brother-in-law has a varicocele. They say that he needs an operation. Is this necessary in order for them to have children? -- C.F.
A.ANSWER: A varicocele is a common enlargement of the veins in the male scrotum. There is some evidence that a large varicocele could reduce fertility in men. However, the repair of a varicocele is usually indicated for fertility only when both the varicocele is large and the man has an abnormal semen analysis.
The benefit in fertility is thought to be small; it is estimated that 17 men need to be operated on to produce one pregnancy, so there’s roughly a 6% chance that the operation will help the couple conceive.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have high liver enzymes and bilirubin, most likely due to Gilbert syndrome. I’ve had elevated numbers since at least 2006 when I started to track them. I was recently prescribed a low-dose statin after receiving a slightly elevated coronary calcium score (49).
The statin did great at lowering my cholesterol but seriously elevated my AST and ALT numbers. (My AST and ALT levels were 12 and 20 U/L respectively before treatment, then 41 and 32 U/L while on the statin. Normal is less than 35 U/L.) So, I discontinued its use. Are there any options other than statins to help reduce cholesterol? -- S.M.
ANSWER: Gilbert syndrome is a relatively common liver condition caused by abnormal bilirubin metabolism. People with this condition can get recurrent jaundice and high bilirubin levels.
Statin drugs are generally considered to be safe in people with Gilbert syndrome. Many people (with and without Gilbert’s) will have elevations in their liver enzymes (ALT and AST levels) due to statin drugs. Most authorities recommend reducing the dose or stopping the statin treatment if the liver enzymes go over three times the upper limit of normal -- above about 100 U/L -- which yours didn’t get close to. Since the risk to your liver from a statin is small, and the benefit of a statin in a person with even modest coronary calcium is relatively large, there is more benefit than harm for most people in your situation.
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LEAVES
By Douglas W Williams
somer-saulters and tumblers bright lemon and brown loop-de-loopers and flyers pumpkin spice floating down
zig-zaggers and taggers tan peppered and yellow racers and divers streak painted and mellow
leap-froggers and gliders chocolate and cream floaters and dri ers a strawberry dream
sailors and darters bright lemon and red gliders and dancers meringue and brown bread
I watch as they frolic through glittering sun colliding and zooming in splendorous fun
I feel in the moment a joy in my heart each leaf is an emblem a color-filled art!
today I’ve been blessed with laughter and zeal the world has no sadness when truth is revealed
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1. COMICS: What is Thor’s home planet?
2. LITERATURE: Which of Charles Dickens’ novels has a character named Miss Havisham?
3. ANATOMY: What is the largest muscle in the human body?
4. MOVIES: In the movie “Zombieland,” what sweet treat is Woody Harrelson’s character searching for?
5. ASTRONOMY: What is the largest moon of Jupiter?
6. TELEVISION: How does George Costanza’s fiancee die on “Seinfeld”?
7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a quahog?
8. GEOGRAPHY: How many countries does the Amazon River and its tributaries flow through?
9. ENTERTAINERS: Where is Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland?
10. SCIENCE: What is the study of clouds called?
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10. Nephology.
9. Memphis, Tennessee.
8. Nine (Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana).
7. Type of clam.
Ganymede. 6. Poisoned by licking cheap wedding invitation envelopes.
Twinkies.
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Food Recalls
It’s impossible to say exactly what’s going on, but lately there are problems with our food supply, one after the other. Listeria and salmonella are at the top of the list.
Listeria shows up in water, waste and the soil and ends up in our meat, fresh produce and dairy products.
Some say the rising number of cases of listeria are because we’re eager to grab ready-to-eat foods like deli meats. Others point to better detection methods that find listeria during inspections. One big concern, however, is that cold doesn’t kill listeria. Even if it’s stored in the cold (or even frozen), it doesn’t die.
When it comes to salmonella, expert fingers want to point to climate change because warm temperatures help salmonella grow. But there is also the problem of large farming facilities where a single sick animal can infect the rest.
But no matter the reason for the increases and their sources, we seniors need to be especially careful. A bad case of listeria or salmonella can put us in the hospital.
What can we do to avoid problems with food contamination?
With salmonella, wash your fruit and vegetables. Cook foods to the correct temperature, especially eggs, meat and poultry. Invest in a thermometer to keep an eye on the temperature in the refrigerator.
Listeria is tougher. Unfortunately, hygiene is part of the problem. The contamination can start at the location where the food is produced -- and spread around the deli counter if slicers aren’t washed correctly. Once we have that lunch meat at home, we need to heat it to a high enough temperature. Which means it’s not safe to just grab a few slices of cold lunch meat to make a sandwich.
Besides being cautious, pay attention to food recalls.You can sign up for email alerts at www.FoodSafety.gov, www.recalls.gov, www. fda.gov and www.fsis.usda.gov.
On September 31st, a small group of classmates were dining at the Redwood in Naples when a kind person paid our entire tab. It was such a kind and generous thing to do, we all greatly appreciated it. There are not many members of our class left and this get together means so much to us. We will always remember your kindness to us; what a great generation you are! Thank you, this memory means so much to us.
Community Yard Sale Benefit
I would like to thank Kristi for organizing a Yard Sale benefit for my daughter Kate’s dental work. I would also like to acknowledge everyone who donated items for the sale, those that baked and donated items and, most especially, the community for stopping and supporting the sale. Kristi raised a significant amount of money for us to apply towards the dental bill and we will forever be grateful. Please know that we will pay it forward somehow.
ank You
To the person who found my check in the Walmart parking lot and returned it to the bank, I cannot thank you enough. You were my angel that day and I appreciate it more than you will ever know. There are still good people in this world.
ruway Failure
When are we going to admit the Thruway billings by mail is a complete failure! I have had it with billings that are months late, late fees automatically added because the state is late, and the $2 processing fees that are an added tax. It was better when we were paying cash at the booths. When the Thruway was built in the 1950s it was completed and “grandfathered” in time to have tolls before the moratorium, and the public was told there would be tolls only until it was paid for. The Thruway takes in hundreds of millions of dollars every year only to be mixed in with other wasteful spending the state does. We never needed the rest stops to be torn down and re-built; someone in Albany got really rich from doing that. This is NY. It’s all corrupt. It never had to be this way.
Bicyclists
I am a cyclist myself, but I am constantly put off by the reckless behavior of some riders, including E-bikers. Bicycle riders must obey all NYS vehicle and traffic laws. This means riding with traffic (not against) and please no riding on sidewalks! This is an accident waiting to happen. Thank you for your caution and courtesy.
GET A HANDLE ON WORK-RELATED STRESS
Speak up about your stress. As noted, stress at the workplace can affect workers’ performance, which employers are looking to optimize. Workers can speak to their employers if they feel their work environments are conducive to stress. Work in tandem with an employer to develop time-saving strategies that make it easier to get work done on time. Supervisors may encourage employees to delegate more often, freeing up time to get their work done. Employers may also direct employees to wellness resources that can help them more effectively combat stress. The outcomes of such discussions may never be known if workers never take the initiative and speak up about their stress.
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