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TikTok (an app for creating and sharing short videos) began in China as "Musical.ly", an app for lip-synching and dance videos. It later became the app we now know as TikTok in the US. Have you ever used TikTok?
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To honor families who have lost a loved one in military service, the last Sunday of September was designated "Gold Star Mother's Day" in 1936 and amended to "Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day" in 2011. This Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, how do you think communities can best support Gold Star families?
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33.3% Highlighting their loved one’s story publicly
16.7% Simply being present and listening
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I cannot write of things which even impassioned breath cannot utter. Autumn is coming with its days of gold, its days of reverie and of you—oh, such delightful hours that my heart burns within me at the anticipation.
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Though most breast cancer survivors don’t get cancer again, the American Cancer Society notes that they are at higher risk for getting some types of cancer. According to the ACS, the most common second cancer in breast cancer survivors is another breast cancer. That only underscores the importance of continuing to get screened even after successful treatment. In addition to a second breast cancer, breast cancer survivors have a greater risk of developing salivary gland cancer, cancer of the esophagus, stomach cancer, colon cancer, uterine cancer, and ovarian cancer. The risk for thyroid cancer, sarcoma, melanoma of the skin, and acute myeloid leukemia also is greater after successful treatment for cancer.
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1. MOVIES: In the United States, what is the title of the first Harry Potter movie?
2. GEOGRAPHY: The Prime Meridian Line runs through which major city?
3. HISTORY: When did federal child labor law start in the United States?
4. ACRONYMS: What does the acronym VPN stand for?
5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president appeared on the 1960s comedy show “Laugh-In”?
6. TELEVISION: Which teen show starred Mayim Bialik before she got the role as Amy Fowler on “The Big Bang Theory”?
7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Where did the Minoan civilization flourish?
8. SCIENCE: What pH balance is considered neutral?
9. LITERATURE: In which of Shakespeare’s plays does the character Polonius appear?
10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: In which African country can the Bonobos species of ape be found in the ANSWERS
“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”
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“Blossom.”
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“Hamlet.”
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Every blade in the field, every leaf in the forest, lays down its life in its season, as beautifully as it was taken up. It is the pastime of a full quarter of the year. Dead trees, sere leaves, dried grass and herbs—are not these a good part of our life? And what is that pride of our autumnal scenery but the hectic flush, the sallow and cadaverous countenance of vegetation? its painted throes, withtheNovemberairforcanvas?
~Henry David Thoreau, letter to Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1842 March 11th
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For those who live in older homes, the transition to colder weather can be extra disheartening, as the vision of expensive heating bills, chilly rooms and drafty windows dance in their heads. However, it’s easy to change the outlook fromcoldtocozywithafewsimple DIY solutions.
The most effective way to improve the comfort level in your home is to properly insulate. Insulation can beinadequateinolderhomes.Over time, it can settle and compact, creating gaps. Topping up attic insulation will help keep the warm air in, reducing heating bills and preventing stress on your furnace. For easy installation, homeowners andprofessionalsalikerecommend a stone wool batt insulation. For attics, aim for an r-value of R-50 or adepthof16inches.
A little preparation can go a long way to keep the cold at bay. Seal out drafts by replacing worn weatherstripping and caulking along windows, doors, baseboards, and trim. For other ways to beat the cold, consider inexpensive window insulation kits along with thicker drapes, and don’t forget to reverse ceiling fans to push warm air back down.
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Choose a theme. The right style allows hardscaping and softscaping materials to work together. For example, homeowners may want to give their yards an eastern feel, complete with a koi pond and decorative bridge or trellis. A formal English garden, however, may include manicured paths with stepping stones and ornate topiaries. Mixing too many styles together can take away from the overall appeal.
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PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR BREAST CANCER
Decreasing the length of time a woman’s breast tissue is exposed to estrogen may help prevent breast cancer. Exposure to estrogen is reduced in the following ways:
• Early pregnancy: Estrogen levels are lower during pregnancy. Women who have a full-term pregnancy before age 20 have a lower risk of breast cancer than women who have not had children or who give birth to their first child after age 35.
• Breast-feeding: Estrogen levels may remain lower while a woman is breast-feeding. Women who breastfed have a lower risk of breast cancer than women who have had children but did not breastfeed.
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Be willing to accept help. It’s easy for cancer patients to feel like they’re suddenly seen as charity cases upon sharing their diagnosis with an employer and their colleagues. But offers to help come from a good place, and patients would likely offer to help if the shoe was on the other foot and a colleague revealed a cancer diagnosis. It’s alright to tell people willing to help that you’ll let them know if you need anything if and when a difficult situation arises. In the meantime, thank them for their kindness and prepare to lighten your professional load as treatment begins.
CHOOSING AND APPLYING MULCH
Homeowners may associate mulch with springtime lawn and garden care, but mulching in fall can benefit a lawn as well. According to the Morton Arboretum in Illinois, mulch protects roots against extreme temperatures, and not just those associated with summer heat waves.
Mulch is often connected with its ability to help soil retain moisture during especially warm times of the year, when mulch promotes strong roots that can help lawns and plants survive periods of extreme heat. But when applied in the fall, mulch also inhibits freezing and thawing in winter, reducing the likelihood that plants will be injured.
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Saturday: 4pm at St. Agnes in Avon
Sunday: 8am at St. Rose in Lima
Sunday: 9:45am at St. Paul of the Cross in Honeoye Falls
Sunday: 11:30am at St. Agnes in Avon
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HOW TO SUPPORT LOVED ONES WHO HAVE BREAST CANCER
Offer practical support. Cancer affects the body in a number of ways. Energy levels may wane and certain symptoms may arise. Side effects from treatments also can make it difficult to continue with daily tasks. So an offer to help with tasks associated with daily living, such as cooking meals, gardening, washing clothes, or cleaning up around the house, can be practical and much appreciated.Approach the individual and ask questions in pointed ways. Rather than, “What can I do to help?”, which may result in an answer of, “Nothing,” figure out a way to pitch in and then ask if that would be acceptable.This may be,“Would you like me to run to the supermarket for you today?”
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METHODIST
Vine Valley Methodist Church 6370 Vine Valley Road, Middlesex 585-554-0402
Pastor J. Lanni
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Honeoye Falls United Methodist Church
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Pastor Natalie Bowerman • PastorNatalie4@gmail.com
Sunday Service is held in person at 10:30am and available on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/HoneoyeFallsUMC. All are welcome to join us!
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Faith Bible Church 9041 West 20A, Honeoye • 367-3230
Pastor John Karle
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On the whole I take it that middle ageisahappierperiodthanyouth. In the entire circle of the year there are no days so delightful as those of a fine October, when the trees are bare to the mild heavens, and the red leaves bestrew the road, and you can feel the breath of winter morning and evening—no days so calm, so tenderly solemn, and with such a reverent meekness in the air.
~Alexander Smith (1829–1867), “An Essay on an Old Subject”
Songs for Stills: A Community Remembers Jonathan, Who Led With Love
BY SUZIE WELLS
On a late summer morning, devastating news echoed through the Honeoye Falls and Lima communities: beloved Jonathan Stills, just 40 years old, had died in a car accident. For many, the loss felt impossible to process. Surveying my community for thoughts on Stills produces a resounding refrain: Jon was an amazing, selfless human who led by example in every area of his life, and we should all strive to follow his example in our lives.
Stills was everywhere. He drove HF-L children to school as the “singing bus driver,” carried neighbors in ambulances, battled fires beside friends, spun music at weddings, and in recent years, even helped guide local government as a Lima Village Trustee. Most of all, he was a husband, a father, a brother, and a friend who led every day with love.
A LIFE WOVEN INTO COMMUNITY
Stills was born and raised in Lima, graduating from HoneoyeFalls–LimaHighSchoolin2003,andhedidn’t stray far. He spent a decade driving school buses, his voice filling the rides of children who still remember his songs. He volunteered for the Lima Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the Honeoye Falls Fire Department. With magnetic energy, he co-owned Premier Party Entertainment and Premier Party Rentals, lending joy and laughter to countless celebrations. But perhaps his deepest mark was le through Love Leads Us, the nonprofit he founded in 2021 whose mission is to fight racism through lovebased initiatives.
Rick Milne, Honeoye Falls mayor, coached Stills in youth sports and called him a friend as an adult, staying connected to talk about anything and everything. Milne says, “Anyone who knew Jon was lucky. Jon truly cared about the relationships that formed with him, and you knew you had a dear friend in him. So, for me and for so much of the community, this was a huge loss.”
AllisonFowler,aclosefamilyfriendandfellowmusician says people o en talk about Jon’s music, which she admits was incredible, but “the thing that impressed me most was the way he could bring people together and make them feel valued as humans. He excelled at having discussions about hard topics in a way that honored others’ opinions but did not compromise his own values. He was humble, generous, and just a delight to be around.”
For Fowler, favorite memories of Stills include silly “weird hug” challenges with her husband (she explains: “Jon was a hugger and Shaun wasn’t, so they compromised and had “weird hug” challenges where they’d try to make a more hilarious and bizarre hug whenever they saw each other. e results were entertaining for all!”). Deep conversations about life and family, spontaneous bursts of song, excited chatter about ideas for the future, that’s what life was like with Stills, Fowler says.
“Jonathan lived a life of service and love, and it brings me comfort to see his legacy reflected in the way so many of you have cared for us.”
JONATHAN’S WIFE, BETHANY
SHAUN FOWLER AND JON STILLS WEIRD HUG
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“Jonathan’s legacy of love for others will live on in all of us in some way if we steward its growth and development,” she says, adding, “If everyone who knew him thought of each action as a choice to love more perfectly and deeply or show up with bitterness and choose love, the world would be much more beautiful. Taking up Jonathan’s passion for ending racism would be the perfect place to start living his legacy in our community. at starts with everyone taking an interest in learning, growing, taking responsibility for themselves, and listening to others with the intent to understand.”
For Jonathan’s wife, Bethany, the weeks since her husband’s passing were filled with heartbreak and gratitude. “Every message, every gi , and every act of kindness has been a lifeline in these heartbreaking days,” she writes. “Jonathan lived a life of service and love, and it brings me comfort to see his legacy reflected in the way so many of you have cared for us.”
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CARRYING FORWARD HIS DREAM
Jonathan and Bethany had long dreamed of buying a home in the Honeoye Falls-Lima school district to raise their three children, Robby, Laelynn, and Luna. But like many small business owners, every dollar Stills earned was poured back into his developing business, and the home fund waited.
Milne, wanting to honor that dream and provide a tangible focus, helped organize Songs for Stills, a benefit concert this Sunday, October 12, from 2-6 p.m. at the gazebo in Harry Allen Park. First, HF-L’s own Brandon Mustardo and his wife, Michelle (“Michi”), will perform as a duo, and then from 4-6 p.m., Uptown Groove, a band Stills o en sang with, will take the stage. Michi says they are all honored to be part of this benefit and “hopefully, we can spread a little love and happiness to honor [Jon’s] life’s mission.” If weather interferes, the rain date is October 15th.
ere will be food trucks, raffles, and gi baskets, with 100% of proceeds going to Bethany and the family’s home fund. Milne says, “ is is a community event, not a Honeoye Falls or Lima event. It’s the community who loves Jon and Bethany. And we have a great group of volunteers helping make this event happen.”
is Sunday, as neighbors gather at Harry Allen Park, music will rise up in Stills’ honor. Friends, family, and strangers alike will sing, laugh, and give, not only to support the Stills family, but to carry forward the legacy of a man who believed that love could truly transform a community.
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Old batteries should be replaced before winter begins. Without a strong, properly functioning battery, engines cannot turn over. Most batteries last between three and five years. However, extreme cold can compromise batteries, especially those that have been around awhile. Batteries are made up of acid and water, and cold temperatures can freeze the water, thereby affecting battery performance. According to AAA’s Automotive Research Center, at 32 F, the average battery loses 35 percent of its strength.
Newer batteries can be protected by starting the vehicle each day to warm up and recharge the battery. Let the car run for at least 10 minutes if you cannot take an extended drive.
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To the doctors, nurses, and the rest of the team of dedicated professionals that treated and healed me for pneumonia during my five day stay at Noyes Hospital in Dansville. With overwhelming gratitude, I thank you! Because of all of you, I am alive today. God bless you all!
Sincerely, Kathleen E. Kelley
Express Yourself!
There was a vent a few weeks ago about people not wearing ‘enough clothing’ in public to which I was appalled, because I’ve never seen a vent about all the men mowing their lawns shirtless in our community. The right to express ourselves through creative clothing is something I love to see on others and would never judge, especially with the temperatures summer brings us. A few days later, as I was shopping, I happened to notice an elderly lady with a thin shirt and black bra underneath, to which I got a burst of joy that even the older generations like to dress spicy sometimes!
Book Boxes
Over the years I’ve lost many in my book club. We would exchange books between the group. We would gather then from yard sales, book sales, splurge on a few of our favorite authors. Now it’s just two of us. So, finding these book boxes is a great joy. I now put my done books in there and slip in a few children’s books from my collection.
My wife and I moved out here to this local county for the beautiful landscapes, rolling hills, peace, gratitude, and quiet 16 years ago. Now, before our eyes are this hideous slew of solar farms popping up everywhere. The problem is they did a very bad job of hiding them from the street views. Some solar farms planted trees which are half dead and not replaced. When these boards approve of the use, why don’t they follow through with covering these ugly solar farms and make the owners or companies maintain these 20-year use garbage and require they replant the trees and plant plenty? This county is getting ruined. And speaking environmentally, where are the panels to go after their 20-year use? SAY NO TO SOLAR FARMS. I see this every day and they are building so many more. Just great. www.featuredmedia.com
Medical Office’s Voicemail
I’m sure thousands of your readers have experienced the following when calling their doctors’ offices. If it wasn’t so annoying, it would be comical when I hear these on their voicemail messages: 1. “Your call will be answered in the order it was received” (how else would it be answered?) 2. “This call is being recorded for quality and training purposes” (really? I wonder if this really occurs?) 3. “We are experiencing a higher volume of calls than usual” (I called back at 3am and got the same message, so forgive my skepticism). Why can’t a real, live person answer patients’ calls?
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FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE
Condition of the property: Product shortages were another trend to emerge during the pandemic,and disruptions to the supply chain will not necessarily go away anytime soon. In addition, the cost of various products associated with home improvements, including lumber, skyrocketed during the pandemic. The National Association of Home Builders noted that while lumber prices declined in 2021, the price of lumber packagesquotedtobuildersremainedhigh.Thatmeansrealestateinvestorswhoinvest in properties that will need work could be forced to pay a lot to fix these properties. And ongoing supply chain issues could extend the time it takes to renovate a property. Investors must be able to bear these costs and lag times to make the most off their real estate investments.
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"You can reuse the envelopes that come in junk mail and solicitations. I use them to keep coupons together for when I go to the store, and magazine clippings that I save for my daughter." -M.W. in Alabama
Essentially, autumn is the quiet completion of spring and summer. Spring was all eagerness and beginnings, summer was growth and flowering. Autumn is the achievement summarized, the harvested grain, the ripened apple, the grape in the wine press. Autumn is the bright leaf in the woodland, the opened husk on the bittersweet berry, the fruit of asters at the roadside.
~Hal Borland, September 1967
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FAMILY HISTORY INCREASES RISK FOR BREAST CANCER
Average risk: No first- or second-degree relatives with breast or ovarian cancer,or one second-degree female relative with breast cancer (in one breast only) diagnosed after age 50.
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e Night the Angels Came By Ruth E Staly, July 6, 2025
Beautiful souls went to heaven in the flood of heavy rain. Many of them were children e night the angels came.
Some never got to say goodbye. ings will never be the same. Looking around for loved ones e night the angels came.
ey gathered together to say their prayers to take away their pain and pray for every one so lost the night the angels came.
ey went to church on Sunday and prayed in God’s great name. “Please never let this happen again” the night the angels came.
ey never will forget the terror and the pain. eir loved ones went to be with God the night the angels came.
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Bloomfield Public Library
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Mendon Library
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M-Th 9-8; F 9-5; Sa 9-3; Closed Su Victor Farmington Library
15 W. Main St., Victor • 585-924-2637 victorfarmingtonlibrary.org
M-Th 9-8; F 9-6; Sa 10-4; Su 12-4
DID YOU KNOW?
According to the Lupus Foundation of America, 90 percent of people living with lupus are women. Most women who develop lupus do so between the ages of 15 and 44. Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means that it causes the immune system to attack healthy cells and tissues by mistake. The LFA reports that one-third of lupus patients suffer from multiple autoimmune diseases.
TheBloomfieldGardenClub will meetatVeteransParkonThursday, October16at11:30.Wewillhave aninductionofOfficersandour programwillbe“AfricanViolets” presentedbyOntarioCornellMasterGardenerSusieNettleton.Ifyou areinterestedingardening,please feelfreetoattendourmeetings. Refreshmentswillbeprovided.
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Come autumn, many foods seem to take on a unique flavor exclusive to the season. That’s thanks to the ubiquitous “pumpkin spice,” which each fall is a specially featured ingredient in everything from cream cheese to marshmallows. Naturally, pumpkin spiceisalsoakeyingredientwhen preparing pumpkin pie. But just what does pumpkin spice contain? Pumpkin spice is a combination of several different ground spices. It typically includes cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. It also may include allspice. Pumpkin spice is the name given to the blend in the United States. In the United Kingdom, pumpkin spice is known as “mixed spice,” which is a similar but not exact blend as that used to create pumpkin spice. Both feature cinnamon as the dominant flavor.
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COMMON CONDITIONS THAT CAN AFFECT DOGS
Fleas: Fleas are parasitic blood-suckers that reside on the coats of pets. Scratching, hot spots, hair loss, and tapeworms (which are carried by fleas) can be symptomatic of flea infestation. Some people may notice actual fleas on their dogs, while others may identify the flea dirt against a dog’s skin. Flea prevention medicines and medicated shampoos can help keep fleas at bay.
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Some pups may be hesitant to go outside when the weather is cold, rainy or snowy, so people who live in cold climates may want to wait until the weather warms up to adopt their puppies.
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.
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Readers sound off on dog peeing in a neighbor’s yard
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Unbelievable that someone wouldn’t take responsibility for keeping their dog off the neighbor’s property! I just wanted to thank you for your response to the question. -LEOnard H.
DEAR PAWS: Although you were correct that any dog should not go on a neighbor’s lawn, you also may have hurt the chances for shelter dogs to get homes. We have had dogs for years, and they did their business in our yard, but we did not have a yard full of awful bare spots surrounded by yellow dying grass. What you stated could, sadly, make a family decide not to adopt a dog. -- Nancy D., via email
DEAR NANCY: While I’m not sure why being a responsible neighbor would preclude a family from adopting a dog, I’m happy that you agree with me about the bigger problem: trespassing into a neighbor’s yard to pee in it.
DEAR PAWS: We have a 7-year-old female Great Pyrenees dog and about 3 acres of lawn. I can tell exactly where our dog has peed, because the 8- to 10-inch area of grass is much greener and about 2 inches taller than the adjacent grass. She also goes on our various neighbors’ lawns near the edge of the street, and I’ve never noticed any yellowing or dead grass areas. So, what gives? Is our dog unique or is it the breed, or maybe what she eats? All the best. -- Gary S.
DEAR GARY: Some strains of grass are more resistant to the nitrogen in dog urine (Kentucky bluegrass, for one), but no grass is completely tolerant of pee. Again, the bigger problem is that a pet owner felt it was just fine to let their pet walk onto their neighbor’s lawn to “fertilize” it.
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• Two WIGS, WIG STAND, and basement WOODEN SHELVING. Henrietta. 585-362-6906
• EGG CARTONS, large sized eggs, Styrofoam, and cardboard. Clean and in good shape. Caledonia. 585-538-9825
• John Deere 160 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR. Does not run. Use for parts or scrap. Pittsford. rlbbell@yahoo.com
• PATIO SET aluminum frame gray 48” glass tabletop. Four sling style SWIVEL ROCKING CHAIRS. Bloomfield. Text Only 585-415-3825
• TREADMILL - Cadence G 5.9. Works great. Hamlin. vthether@aol.com
• Howard UPRIGHT PIANO with BENCH. Needs tuning. Possible delivery available depending on location. Corfu. Call or text 585-993-1785
• Craftsman 20” electric HEDGE CLIPPERS, and six CEMENT BLOCKS, 15-1/2” x 7-1/2” x 2-1/2”. You move. Clifton Springs. 617-699-0716
• 100+ lb. BLACK WALNUT TREE NUTS. Pick up Henrietta. Leave message if no answer. 585-359-4671
• 26” Next Shocker BICYCLE, 21 speed. It has never been in the rain. Corfu. 585-762-8936.
• GLASS TOP CANNING JARS. Quarts and pints. Clifton Springs. 315-462-2791
• GUITARS & AMPLIFIERS. 585-549-6594
• 48” pull behind lawn grass and LEAF RAKE in good working condition. Will pick up, please leave message. 315-246-4175
• HEAVY DUTY SHELVES for garage: big (10’x2’or similar). dkbgranby@yahoo.com
• GARDEN HOSE REEL. Call 363-0218
• GARDEN DECORATIONS and outdoor/camping SINK. 585-771-7968
• Decent 2 stage SNOWBLOWER. Will repair if needed. 716-228-4773
• VIOLIN BOW 1/2 size needed. Also VIOLIN BRIDGE for 1/2 size violin. 585-820-8018
• Medium size DOG CRATE for expectant dog and pups! 336-247-3245
• Looking for ATARI 2600 GAME SYSTEM and GAMES. Also, looking for CUCKOO CLOCK. Also, 3XL TSHIRTS/SHORTS. Please call 585-415-8513
• HARD SHELL CAMPER needed by local Boy Scout Troop for Christmas tree sale. Title not required. Call or text 585-455-4363
• Clean TOPSOIL wanted, delivered to LeRoy. Small amount needed. cdat1963@verizon.net
• Mostly clean FILL DIRT wanted. No large chunks of concrete or rebar. Easy dump location. 585-481-0833
• Pieces of Mannington LAMINATE FLOORING. Revolutions plank color hickory spice. Full or partial planks. 22dlane56@gmail.com
• PINE NEEDLES for compost. 585-474-3281
• DINING ROOM TABLE and CHAIRS. 585-450-1367
• FOOTBALL TROPHY - medium to large size. 585-768-2165
• Star gazer seeks BEGINNER TELESCOPE. Will meet in Parma and may travel to Greece and other nearby areas. simonj.2025monntefort@gmail.com
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Chikungunya Disease Leaves Woman in Immense Pain for Years
Q. A.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend who lives in Paraguay and had been diagnosed with chikungunya. It has been extremely painful for her for several years. Her doctor prescribed 90 mg of etoricoxib daily and a shot of duodecadron once a month.
I’ve never heard of chikungunya, and the medical care she is getting seems sketchy. I wish there was a solution for her immense pain. Do you have any knowledge of this virus and/or the medication for it? Are you aware of any new or trial drugs that might be worth trying? -- J.
ANSWER: Chikungunya may not sound like a real medical condition, but it is a viral disease that was first found in West Africa. It has since spread to the Caribbean and the Americas with transmission occurring in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and a few cases in Florida.
It is spread mainly through mosquitoes. The word “chikungunya” is from an African language and roughly translates to “stooped walk” due to the joint pain caused by the disease. In addition to joint pain, people with chikungunya usually have a fever and a skin rash. Headache and even meningitis may occur. However, joint pain is the most common long-term complication.
While most people will clear their joint symptoms within six months, symptoms can go on for years in some people. Your friend is receiving a COX-2 inhibitor (etoricoxib), which has the potential for heart damage, so it is not approved in the United States.
She is also on a chronic steroid, dexamethasone, which is used in North America but may not be the best long-term treatment as it has numerous long-term side effects. In North America, people with chronic joint pain from chikungunya are treated similarly to those with rheumatoid arthritis. This often includes methotrexate or another disease-modifying antirheumatic drug. I urge your friend to see a rheumatologist.
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DEAR DR. ROACH: In your column, I frequently read letters from people who have to get up during the night to urinate. My husband had this problem and got up hourly. We assumed it was as a prostate issue.
After prostate surgery, he had a catheter for a few days, and we found that he was producing almost two liters of urine at night. The urologist immediately ordered a sleep study to determine if sleep apnea was present.
He tested positive, was started on a CPAP machine, and only needed to get up once on the very first night. It changed his life. -- D.S.
A.ANSWER: I thank D.S. for writing. Obstructive sleep apnea is a well-known cause for urinating at night, but we often forget to think about it. A really useful tool for sleep apnea, the STOPBang questionnaire, doesn’t include excessive urinating at night, but your letter is a good reminder that we should consider this diagnosis in people who are at risk for sleep apnea.
The risk factors in the STOP-Bang questionnaire are Snoring; Tired enough to fall asleep easily during the day; Observed stopped breathing or gasping for breath during the night; high blood Pressure; a Body mass index over 35; an Age older than 50; a Neck size larger than 16 inches (40 cenitmeters); and the Gender of male.
A person who answers positively to three or more of these risk factors should at least prompt a consideration of whether sleep apnea is likely enough to test the person for it.
Physical activity can help in the fight against breast cancer
Breast cancer is a complex disease that affects millions of women across the globe each year. ough the American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that only about 4 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States are under age 40, women of all ages can take steps to protect themselves against this deadly disease. Exercise benefits women in a myriad of ways, and that includes lowering their risk for breast cancer.
e ACS notes that researchers are increasingly linking exercise to a reduced risk for breast cancer. ough the reasons behind that link remain unclear, some theorize that the positive effects of exercise on body weight, inflammation, hormones, and energy balance could be why regular physical activity helps women reduce their risk of breast cancer.
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weight and breast cancer
e National Cancer Institute reports that being obese a er menopause can significantly increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer. In addition, the ACS attributes the rise in hormone receptor-positive breast cancers to an increased prevalence of excessive body weight. Routine exercise is a highly effective way to lose weight and keep weight off, which in turn could lower women’s risk for breast cancer.
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Exercise is a not a sedentary activity, and that could be another reason why women who are physically active have a lower risk for breast cancer. e ACS notes that more than one study has linked sitting time to a higher risk of various diseases, including breast cancer. Researchers with the ACS analyzed data from 77,462 women, who they followed for an average of 15.8 years. None of the participants had cancer when the study started, but researchers found that women who sat for six or more hours per day during their free time had a 10 percent greater risk for invasive breast cancer than women who sat for less than three hours per day during free time.
Does physical activity really reduce breast cancer risk?
e human body is complex, and a host of factors, including those like age that women have no control over, can affect cancer risk. However, engaging in routine physical activity seems to be an effective way for women to reduce their risk for breast cancer. In fact, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation estimates that one-third of all breast cancer cases could be prevented with positive lifestyle choices that help women maintain a healthy weight, including exercise.
Routine physical activity can be a significant weapon in women’s arsenal as they continue their efforts to prevent and overcome breast cancer.
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WHEN YOU SHOP LOCAL, YOU INVEST IN MORE THAN JUST A PRODUCT –YOU INVEST IN YOUR TOWN!
• Local businesses reinvest in our town. A significant portion of every dollar spent at a locally owned business stays in the local economy, supporting jobs, schools, public services, and community projects.
• They create jobs. Small businesses employ our neighbors, friends, and family members, keeping our community strong and thriving.
• You get personal service. Local shop owners know their customers, offer expert advice, and take pride in their products. No automated customer service, just real people who care!
& Strengthen Our Community
• Unique finds, not mass-produced goods. Local stores carry one-of-a-kind, handcrafted, and locally sourced products that you won’t find at big-name retailers.
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A 2017 study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention found that about one-third of women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in the United States live at least five years after diagnosis. Also known as stage IV breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer is the most advanced stage of the disease. Metastatic breast cancer refers to breast cancer that has spread beyond the breastandnearbylymphnodestoother parts of the body. Patients diagnosed with breast cancer also should know that improved treatments may further their chances of surviving a diagnosis, even a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. In fact, the American Cancer Society notes that survival rates are based on women who were diagnosed and treated at least five years earlier. In the time since those survival rates were documented, treatments could have advanced even further, potentially improving the five-year survival rates for metastatic breast cancer.
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* On Oct. 16, 1946, at Nuremberg, Germany, 10 high-ranking Nazi officials are executed by hanging for their crimes during World War II after they were found guilty by the International War Crimes Tribunal.
Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.
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By Matilda Charles
Don’t touch the thermostat
By the time you read this, many of us in cold-weather areas will be listening for (and dreading) the click sound that heralds the arrival of warm air through the furnace vents. The dread comes in when we mentally calculate just how much it’s costing us to stay warm.
The temptation, always, is to set the thermostat at a lower temperature and cut costs. However, for seniors this can be dangerous. We’re no longer physically equipped to handle cold and are vulnerable to hypothermia if the temperature is too low. If you already have a preexisting condition, your risks are even higher.The National Institute on Aging suggests that we don’t set our indoor temperature to lower than 68-70 degrees.
And the math doesn’t really support lowering the temperature too much.
Rule of thumb is that for every degree you lower the temperature, you can save 1-3% on your costs. If your monthly bill is $100, that means you can potentially save $1-$3 on your costs. If you’re gone for the day, they say that if you lower your thermostat by 7-10 degrees for an eight-hour day, you can save 10% on your bill. But when you come home it’s going to be very cold inside and take hours to warm up to your normal temperature, with the furnace running every minute.
Ways to stay warm:
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Investing in the clear plastic film that covers windows on the inside can block a lot of cold air that blows in through even the most modern windows. Experts say this can save 10-30% on your heating bill. Based on my experiences, I believe this.
Open the curtains on the sunny side of the house to let the sun in during the day. Have an annual inspection of your furnace to keep it running well.
And put on an insulated vest. You’ll be surprised how much warmer you’ll feel!
(Hamilton, Montana) Jeff passed away at age 51, March 23, 2025 in Hamilton, Montana.
Jeff was a 1992 graduate of Victor High School and graduate of FLCC Conservation Program. He had acquired many skills in life including journeyman Masonry and Tile setter, Forestry conservation, guitar player, wood carver, writer, wilderness rescue, improv performer and evangelist. Jeff could master anything he put his mind to.
He was blessed to grow up in a time before technology, and spent most of every hour outdoors with his friends and brothers hiking, trailblazing and camping in and around Farmington,and our beautiful Finger Lakes.
Jeff struggled with health issues for much of his life. Many years ago, he became a devout Christian and grew in his faith over years. He consistently prayed for healing. God did heal him by taking him Home and Jeff is now whole, healed and living in glory at Jesus’ side.
He is survived by his father, Andrew; his mother, Joanne; his brothers, Greg and Mike; many cousins and aunts and uncles, and the very best lifelong friends that few have.Jeff was a natural evangelist,and absolutely believed in the truth of the Bible and spoke openly of his faith to spread the message of salvation, his commitment to Christ, his endurance through suffering, and his assurance of a spiritual reward because he faithfully served God’s purpose to the end of his life.
Jeff “fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7.
Please join us at Victor Community Church, 7500 Rt 251, Victor, NY on October 24th at 3pm for a casual memorial gathering and meal.
WHAT IS A TRUST?
A trust is a relationship in which another party is given authority to handle a person’s assets for the benefit of that person’s beneficiaries.When making a trust,a person will need to designate someone as a trustee,who will be tasked with distributing assets in accordance to the terms dictated in the trust.
There are many types of trusts, and working with an attorney who specializes in estate planning can help men and women determine which type of trust, if any, is best for them.
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B-Shift Cleaner
$16.75/hr. + $.085/hr. Shi Differential Pension and benefit eligible
Maintenance Mechanic II
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Grounds Equipment Operator
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LEAVING A JOB GRACEFULLY
Play by the rules. Your employer may have a plan in place for how the company prefers resignations to be handled. The standard two- to threeweek’s notice is a guideline. Visit with human resources if you need more information, such as whether or not a resignation letter or other documentation is required.
RELIEVE STRESS THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Delegate more during the day. Work is the third-leading source of stress among Americans. Men and women who feel overworked may benefit by delegating more tasks during their days or simply stepping back and taking on less work. The potential effects on your career of taking on less work will likely pale in comparison to the toll chronic stress, which can contribute to heart disease and stroke, takes on your body.
Quail Summit is seeking a
e part-time Receptionist represents Quail Summit in a positive, professional manner to families, residents, visitors and staff members. Provides general office duties, maintains files and assists with special projects. is position is part-time (Saturday- 4:30-8pm, Sunday-2-8pm). Starting wage is $16.56 an hour.
Please send resume to: Liz Slater, Assistant Executive Director lslater@quailsummit.com OR apply at 5102 Parrish St. Ext., Canandaigua
• Must be a motivated, reliable person with a valid driver’s license
• Must work well with other employees and have good communication with customers
• Must have own hand tools
• Must have at least two years of experience in HVAC
Full-time M-F with the option of overtime. Paid holidays off & health insurance is offered after 6 months. Competitive Wages. Training offered. Pay based on experience. *Sign-on bonus offered for qualified/experienced Service Techs.
Please email deel.brian@yahoo.com or call/text the business at 585-313-6562
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