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 wiper blades at the start of each winter. When vehicles are parked, pull the wipers off of the windshield to safeguard them from sticking and cracking.
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Fall Menu specials:
BeefTips&Gravy
$16
Served with mashed potatoes, your choice of vegetable and a French dinner roll.
Ravioli
$16
Served with your choice of a side salad or cup of soup, a French dinner roll and topped with your choice of red or white sauce.
ChickenParmesan
$16
Breaded cutlet topped w/marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, served w/spaghetti, a side salad or a cup of soup.
Tortellini
$16
Served with your choice of a side salad or cup of soup, a French dinner roll and topped with pesto sauce.
BoxofDrums 10 for $15 • 20 for $28 • 30 for $40
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What constitutes “ethnic” food differs from person to person. Someone of Italian descent may dine regularly on garlic-infused pasta dishes, while a person from another area of the world may find such foods exotic.
In the cultural melting pot of North America, various cuisines representing countries that span the globe are within arm’s length for many people. According to Technomic, a Chicago-based research firm, 77 percent of Americans enjoy ethnic foods while dining out once a month. Around 38 percent order ethnic food weekly. In addition, many more people prepare ethnic cuisine at home.
A growing interest in ethnic foods is fueled by young people. Technomic notes that millennials are more apt to want to try various cuisines and then incorporate them into their regular dining experiences. The National Restaurant Association found that 60 percent of people are likely to “tie their favorite ethnic food to their family history.” Interest in ethnic foods tends to be highest in urban areas where restaurants and ingredients may be more readily available.
When it comes to the top ethnic cuisines enjoyed throughout the states or provinces and territories, Chinese, Mexican and Italian rally for the top spots on diners’ plates. While the NRA has Italian cuisine as earning topbilling, Technomic’s list says that Chinese food, at 76 percent, followed by Mexican food (74 percent) and Italian (71 percent) comprise the biggest ethnic draws. Japanese or sushi comes in a distant fourth at 32 percent in the United States.
The statistics portal Statista indicates that, as of January 2015, Chinese, American and Italian foods are quite popular in Canada. However, the percentage of people who cook these foods as opposed to eating them out at a restaurant varies. Chinese food is most widely enjoyed in a restaurant setting, while Italian food is frequently whipped up at home.
As immigration tides change, ethnic cuisine may change with them. However,interestinexperiencingethnicdiningislikelytoremainconsistent.
A hidden fire burns perpetually upon the hearth of the world.... In autumn this great conflagration becomes especially manifest. Then the flame that is slowly and mysteriously consuming every green thing bursts into vivid radiance. Every blade of grass and every leaf in the woodlands is cast into the great oven of Nature; and the bright colours of their fading are literally the flames of their consuming. The golden harvest-fields are glowing in the heart of the furnace.... By this autumn fire God every year purges the floor of nature. All effete substances that have served their purpose in the old form are burnt up. Everywhere God makes sweet and clean the earth with fire.
~Hugh Macmillan
home services
FREE HOME ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS
The PathStone Weatherization Assistance Program is available for income-eligible households in Monroe County located outside of the city limits.
DID YOU KNOW? According to the American Cancer Society, the average age at the time of diagnosis of testicular cancer is 33. Young and middle-aged men are the most likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer, though the ACS notes that 14 percent of cases occur in children, teens and men over the age of 55. The ACS estimates that roughly 440 men will die of testicular cancer in 2021. Though that’s troubling, testicular cancer can usually be treated successfully. In fact, the ACS notes that a man’s lifetime risk of dying from the disease is one in 5,000. However, the incidence rate of testicular cancer has been increasing in many countries, including the United States, for several decades. The reasons for that are unknown, though the rise in incidences underscores the need for men, especially young men, to discuss testicular cancer, including its risk factors and symptoms, with their physicians.
Refresh Your Home for Spring Eliminate the extras
While you’re freshening up the house, it’s the perfect time to purge unwanted and unused items, but remember that items in good condition can actually do good for those in need. By donating clothing, electronics, furniture, household goods and vehicles to be sold in The Salvation Army Family and Thrift Stores, you can help transform lives in your local community. A good rule of thumb: if you haven’t used it in the last year and it doesn’t have special sentimental value, it’s probably time to let it go.
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. MOVIES: What was the name of Ron Burgundy’s dog in “Anchorman”?
2. LITERATURE: The middle school student Greg Heffley is the protagonist of which book series?
3. SCIENCE: What is the Abyssal Zone in the ocean?
4. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the island of Aruba located?
5. TELEVISION: Which city is the setting for the series “Breaking Bad”?
6. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the fear of colors called?
7. ANATOMY: What connects muscles to bones?
8. U.S. STATES: Which state is home to the Badlands National Park?
9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the sixth president of the United States?
10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is September’s traditional birthstone?
ANSWERS
e deepest and darkest part of the ocean, at depths of 3,000 to 6,000 meters.
Baxter.
Southern Caribbean Sea.
Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Chromophobia. 7. Tendons. 8. South Dakota. 9. John Quincy Adams. 10. Sapphire.
Autumn
Autumn! sad, sighing, yet most lovely Autumn, again art thou here; and again with feelings “pleasant but mournful to my soul,” do I greet thy return. And the strangest feelings of mingled pleasure and pain are awakened at thy approach, though thou excitest emotions less rapturous and fancies less playful, yet hath thy presence for me a solace and a spell unfelt amid the greener verdure, brighter sunbeams and more fragrant flowers of Summer. Dearer to me than the clustering roses of June, are they withered stalk and falling leaf.... And for the heart, the busy, changeful human heart, thou hast a thousand stirring chords, whose vibrations awaken with an electric influence its slumbering sensibilities, and whose sympathetic music responds with all the truth of an echo.
~Elizabeth J. Eames, “An Autumn Reverie,” October 1840
LAWN & LANDSCAPING
Time for
FALL CLEAN-UP
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Ascochyta leaf blight
Lawns suffering from ascochyta leaf blight will become straw-colored. According to the lawn care and pesticide experts at Ortho®, when a lawn is affected by ascochyta leaf blight, its healthy grass blades will be mixed in with diseased grass blades. Most prevalent in the spring, this disease can affect grass at any time during the growing season. That’s because the ascochyta fungi invade leaf blades through wounds, such as those that can result from mowing. Ortho® notes that dull lawn mowers can contribute to the disease, which might disappear on its own and can even return after it’s seemingly been cured.
The music of the far-away summer flutters around the Autumn seeking its former nest.
~Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds
MASONRY & BASEMENT
Leaky windows and doorways can cost homeowners money year-round, allowing cold air to escape on hot summer afternoons and letting cold air in on brisk winter nights. When such leaks aren’t fixed, homeowners are more liable to turn up their air conditioners or heaters, unnecessarily padding their energy bills along the way. Before winter arrives, check areas around windows and door frames for leaks, as well as any additional openings, such as chimneys, that may allow cold air in. Use caulk or weather strips to plug these leaks, and enjoy your warmer home and lower energy bills as winter weather gets colder and colder.
Yield: 10 cups
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 cups popped popcorn
1 cup dried apple chips, broken into large pieces
1/4 cup toffee bits
Heat oven to 300 F. Whisk melted butter with vanilla. Toss brown sugar with cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.
Toss popcorn with butter mixture. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar mixture. Stir. Transfer to baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle apple chips and toffee bits over top. Bake 15 minutes, or until toffee bits start to melt. Cool before serving.
Tip: Add chopped pecans for extra crunch.
Winter is dead; spring is crazy; summer is cheerful and autumn is wise!
~Mehmet Murat ildan Consider the many special delights a lawn affords: soft mattress for a creeping baby; worm hatchery for a robin; croquet or badminton court; baseball diamond; restful green perspectives leading the eye to a background of flower beds, shrubs, or hedge; green shadows - “This lawn, a carpet all alive/With shadows flung from leaves’ - as changing and as spellbinding as the waves of the sea, whether flecked with sunlight under trees of light foliage, like elm and locust, or deep, dark, solid shade, moving slowly as the tide, under maple and oak. This carpet! - Katharine S. White, Onward and Upward in the Garden, 1979
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RESOLVE TO REDUCE SCREEN TIME
Put away the phone or tablet. Simply moving a device out of sight may reduce the temptation to send a text or hop onto an app.
Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.
ELSIE’S STEWED APPLES
Serves 6 to 8
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pounds apples, peeled, cored and cut into thick slices
1/2 cup honey, preferably sage honey
1/2 cup white wine
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
Fresh sage sprigs for garnish
1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apples, turn the heat to high and sauté until they begin to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes. If some are getting too well done, remove them and place on a plate while the rest continue to cook, then return them to the skillet when all are done.
2. Reduce the heat to low and add the honey, wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water. Cover and allow to cook until the apples are tender but still firm; you don’t want them to turn into applesauce.
3. Serve this in a bowl, tuck in a couple sprigs of fresh sage from your garden, and tell your guests all about sage honey.
WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO BE MORE INVOLVED AT SCHOOL
Education is vital for young people to reach their full potential and enjoy success in adulthood. Students’ academic journeys begin as early as preschool and continue for decades. While students ultimately earn degrees or professional certifications in their own names, their academic journeys are often a team effort that includes the support of their parents.
Parental involvement in school can pay significant dividends for students. In 2019, the American Psychological Association reviewed more than 400 studies examining parental involvement in school. That review found that students whose parents were involved in their children’s schooling showed greater academic achievement, school engagement and motivation compared to youngsters with parents who were not involved. That payoff compels millions of parents to get involved in their children’s schooling, and the following are a handful of ways to do just that.
• Start the year off right. Parental involvement in children’s schooling can begin before a new school year gets under way. Orientation events designed to acclimate students to new schools can help calm youngsters’ nerves when they’re beginning kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, or high school. Transferring to a new school due to a family relocation or another variable can be difficult for students, and parents can make that transition a little easier by attending orientation events before the first day of classes. Back-to-school nighs held a week or two into the school year also present a great chance for parents to start the year off right.
• Actively communicate with children’s teachers. Parents can contact teachers at the start of a new school year to identify the best way to communicate. Some schools utilize apps to facilitate communication with parents. Some teachers may prefer communicating via email, phone calls or even text messages. Parents should not hesitate or be afraid to reach out to teachers about their children’s needs.
• Do your part at home, too. Parental involvement in children’s education can extend to the home as well. Parents can emphasize the importance of education in conversations with their children and offer to help with homework when children seem to need some assistance. Parents also can ask about assignments and tests, enthusiastically engage in projects designed to involve students’ families, and provide a stable, distraction-free home environment where kids can focus on their schoolwork.
• Volunteer with parental organizations. Parent teacher associations/organizations are always in need of members to help to organize special events and volunteer at school functions. Parents can join groups such as a PTA or PTO to get more involved in campus life. If joining such groups is not possible, parents can let it be known that they would like to volunteer for events throughout the school year.
• Ask children about their day. One of the simplest ways parents can be more involved in children’s schooling is to ask them about their day when they arrive home. Ask children what they did in class, and which parts of their day they found most, or even least, enjoyable. When parents express an interest in what kids are doing at school, that may compel kids to be more interested in their
Children are the ultimate beneficiaries when parents get involved in their youngsters’ education, and there’s no shortage of ways for moms and dads to engage at school.
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RENEE DAVIS:
A Lifetime of Dedication to HF-L Athletics
“To all the studentathletes and to the HF-L community, thank you! Thank you for allowing me the incredible opportunity to be present to witness your growth and development as individuals through athletics. Every single moment was truly valued.”
RENEE DAVIS
BY CHELSIE WELLS
A er 36 years of serving as Honeoye Falls-Lima’s beloved athletic trainer, Renee Davis has retired. Her careerhasbeenmarkedbydedication,compassion,and an unwavering commitment to the HF-L community.
Originally from Valhalla, NY, Davis began her athletic training journey a er graduating from SUNY Cortland. Her first athletic training job was at Westchester Community College, which led to her postgraduate studies in Exercise Science at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. A er that she moved to the Finger Lakes region to work at Keuka College. “Waking up each morning to a stunning lake view made work a pleasure,” she recalls.
Davis’s love for helping people alongside her natural curiosity about the human body drew her to the profession of athletic training. “Growing up surrounded by a very athletic family, I was first introduced to the curriculum while studying at Cortland. My love for science, along with the athletic training curriculum’s focus on anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology, cemented my desire to be an athletic trainer,” she explains.
Her upbringing instilled in her strong values and a work ethic that would guide her throughout her career. “Values and a strong work ethic are gi s from my parents. My mother was my PE teacher in my early years at our local Catholic school, and my father was driven by determination, instilling the importance of hard work. at lesson definitely helped shape who I am today,” Davis says.
Before joining HF-L, Davis held a variety of positions at Keuka College, including Physical Education Instructor, Athletic Trainer, and Director of Community Programs. She loved the diversity of the job, from teaching PE classes to overseeing the college waterfront and summer day camp.
In 1989, she became a clinical athletic trainer at FF ompson Hospital, with outreach responsibilities to FLCC and HF-L, the introduction that would eventually lead to her hiring as HF-L’s full-time Teacher-Athletic Trainer in 1995.
Over her decades-long career, Davis witnessed the evolution of HF-L athletics firsthand. “ ings were different when I first started at HF-L. ere wasn’t the vast array of sports seen today. ere was no boys’ or girls’ lacrosse or even modified football. All the fields were natural grass. Most athletes participated in interscholastic sports, usually two- or three- sport athletes. Athletes did not specialize in a sport, and they actually had time off over the summer months!” she says.
She loved every moment, despite the long days. She taught at the Manor Intermediate School in the mornings, the Middle School in the a ernoons, and worked as athletic trainer a er school and in the evenings for the high school. “Busy sports seasons, especially in the fall, felt like a marathon! ere would always be a few three-week periods with a game every evening, with only Sunday as a day off. It was demanding, but it was worth it.”
Davis also reflects on the challenge of balancing work with her personal life. “Finding a crucial work-life balance was one of the biggest challenges I faced,” she explains. “Having an extremely supportive husband and a wonderful family that understood my dedication and their willingness to ‘share’ me with the HF-L family allowed for this partnership to work.”
Davis’s dedication earned recognition in 2023 when HF-L was honored with the Joseph Abraham Award, a statewide honor given by the New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association. HF-L is only the second Section V school that has received the honor since 1986. “I was fortunate to have had two Athletic Directors, Tom Flood and Brian Donohue, who valued the critical role of an athletic trainer over the last 36 years. ey understood the importance of athlete safety and emergency preparedness. at foundation of support is truly why HF-L was awarded the Joseph Abraham Award,” Davis says.
Even in retirement, Davis’s passion for athletic training continues. Along with enjoying more time with her kids and three grandkids, she now works as Program Education Manager and Clinical Instructor for Sports Medicine Concepts in Avon, traveling to professional sports arenas across the country to provide emergency preparedness programs. “It is a rewarding position that really makes me feel like I make a difference,” she says.
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Davis’s career has been about more than treating injuries; it has been about mentorship, safety, and building a culture of care. She encourages younger athletic trainers to “always remain teachable” and to seek guidance from experienced professionals. Her advice underscores a philosophy she lived daily: fostering safe, supportive, and successful athletic experiences for students. Reflecting on her time at HF-L, Davis says, “To all the studentathletes and to the HF-L community, thank you! ank you for allowing me the incredible opportunity to be present to witness your growth and development as individuals through athletics. Every single moment was truly valued. Don’t be afraid to take advantage of the opportunities presented to you.”
Renee Davis leaves behind a legacy of excellence, care, and inspiration. Her work has not only shaped countless athletes but has le a lasting mark on the HF-L community itself, a testament to a career defined by dedication, skill, and heart.
“Values and a strong work ethic are gifts from my parents. My mother was my PE teacher in my early years at our local Catholic school, and my father was driven by determination, instilling the importance of hard work. That lesson definitely helped shape who I am today.”
RENEE DAVIS
hometown events
There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
Bloomfield Public Library
9 Church St., Bloomfield • 585-657-6264
M-Th 10-8; F 10-6; Sa 10-2
Mendon Library
22 N. Main St., Honeoye Falls 585-624-6067 • mendonlibrary.org
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
Wednesday9/246:00PMOCOA Presents:AginginYourOwn Home*Downsizing,learnabout findingtherighttypesofhelp,and stay-at-homesupports,andmore. Saturday9/2710:30AMDoWe NeedanElectoralCollege?* *www.victorfarmingtonlibrary. libcal.comforregistration/ information. Autumn is springtime in reverse. ~Terri Guillemets, “Falling up,” 1999
BLOOMFIELD
RoastBeefHarvestDinner- East BloomfieldUnitedMethodist ChurchwillholdaRoastBeefHarvestDinneronSaturday,September27,from4-7pm(oruntilsold out).Allarewelcome!Menu:roast beefaujus,bakedpotato,our famousbutternutsquash,green beans,dinnerroll,andabrownieor cookie.Cost:$20,Driveup/Takeoutsonly.2ParkPlace,Bloomfield.
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• WOODEN QUILTING FRAME. Never been used. Henrietta. 585-359-2455
• WHITE CRIB. Hardly used. Henrietta. 585-359-2455
• Orange DAYLILIES. You dig. Victor. 585-742-3687
• TOTAL GYM unit with replacement items. Older model. Works great. Fairport. 585-441-5641
• Rowe AMI 200 selection solid state JUKEBOX with records. Pick up Phelps. 585-766-9233
• 4 Hankook WINTER TIRES 215/60/R16. Great tread. Rowe SOFA BED. Good condition. Pick up Farmington. 585-880-4979
• LOOSE LEAF BINDERS and 2’ x 3’ x 3’ WOOD STORAGE BOXES. 585-483-1647
• POKER CHIPS (4 sets). Oakfield. nwcrawford@verizon.net
• 3 CARPET REMNANTS leftover from projects (cream, beige and brown) no binding. Oakfield. nwcrawford@verizon.net
• HIGH BACK LOVESEAT with matching throw pillows. Really good shape. Beige and taupe striped. Very nice. Canandaigua. whitelily@spectrum.net
• OLD JEANS. Any size/color/condition. Also, SWEATSHIRTS. 585-297-9273
• MODEL KITS BUILT/UNBUILT - Aviation, autos, figures, ships, space, etc. Parts and pieces okay. Call 585-314-6989
• AMBER LIGHT BAR. Strobe or LED preferred. 585-450-1367
• UPRIGHT PIANO is in good condition. Unable to pick up, delivery needed. Batavia. 347-552-3860
• 12” TELEVISION SET in good working order. 585-442-6907
• ELECTRONIC PARTS, ICs, connectors, relays, switches, test equip, hobby/prototype items, repair manuals, old/obsolete/surplus. Will pick up. wanted@rochester.rr.com or 585-746-9904
• BASEBALL HAT collections for display. 585-766-8842
• MOWER DECK for 100 series John Deere mower. lannlot@rochester.rr.com
• One or two POSTS – WOOD or METAL. Anything suitable for hanging a hammock. Brittany@simplicityofhealth.com
• ROCKER/RECLINER LIFT CHAIR. 585-447-3376
• PICNIC TABLE and CHAIRS. 585-381-6546
• EXERCISE BIKE. 585-356-5190
• PERENNIALS. Looking for all kinds of perennials for community gardening project. No place too far for pickup. info@medinatriennial.org
• CROQUET SET, SOCK ASSIST, COAT TREE, and a two-drawer dark wood FILE CABINET. 585-507-8788
• PRICE STICKER GUN, set of WALKIE TALKIES and some 3X T-SHIRTS. 585-415-8513
• COMIC BOOKS. Any condition, any amount. Text/call 585-260-0437
• Any APPLE PRODUCTS. iPhone, earbuds, anything. 585-489-8390
• Small DOG CRATE to use to put a feral cat in for transport to vet. 585-808-7984
• Used or new BARBED WIRE. 585-363-0218
• VINTAGE SKATEBOARDS for decoration. 585-766-8842
MONUMENTAL MEMORIES
Full range of cemetery memorials & services. Many granite stones, colors, shapes & engraving options on display. Friendly, caring & here to help!
Proprietors: David & Kathy Cooper (585) 261-0012
5650 County Rd. #41, Farmington, NY 14425 Tues.-Sat. 10-5 or by appointment.
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PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CREATING WILLS
Funeral instructions: Settling probate will not happen until after the funeral. Therefore, funeral wishes in a will often go unnoticed, states the legal advisement resource Find Law.
polltime
Which fall traditions in Western NY are you most looking forward to this year?
- Picking fall produce at local farms
- Watching football (local or national)
- Visiting wineries or breweries for fall flavors
- Fall foliage drives in the Finger Lakes
- Local harvest festivals
- Halloween events and haunted houses
Poll ends 09-23-2025
Poll ended 09-16-2025
With the national season starting with an exciting game for local fans, what are you most looking forward to with the start of the 2025 football season?
20.0% Cheering on local college/ high school teams
20.0% Gathering with friends and family for game days
60.0% All of the above
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Dr. Julie Labrecque
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Man Waiting for Hip Replacement Is Torn Between Surgeons
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is 72 years old and on a waiting list for a hip replacement due to severe osteoarthritis. The surgeon he was referred to is quite young, has been performing anterior minimally invasive hip replacements for five years, and does about 250 per year.
Originally we had asked to be referred to a different surgeon who has 30 years of experience, but we were told that older surgeons, although very experienced, do not do this procedure. Instead, they tend to do what they were initially trained to do, which includes cutting through muscle and tendon to access the hip. Apparently this causes a lengthier recovery period.
What are your thoughts on this? -- D.M.
Q. A.
ANSWER: In general, I do not recommending telling a surgeon which specific type of surgery to perform. You place yourself in the surgeon’s hands and expect to be treated to the best of their expertise.Depending on your particular issues,one type of surgery may be better than another, but only a surgeon can decide this.
I reviewed the published literature on minimally invasive surgery versus conventional surgery. Not everyone is a candidate for the minimally invasive procedure. There are some benefits to the minimally invasive surgery such as less postoperative pain, reduced hospital stay, and less blood loss.
However, there has been no consistent benefit shown for infection rates and complications such as dislocation or fracture near the prosthesis. There also isn’t evidence of any revision of the procedure.Some studies have suggested a higher rate of nerve injury with the minimally invasive procedure.
Since there are some short-term but no proven long-term benefits to the minimally invasive procedure, I advise you to find a surgeon you trust and listen to their recommendation for the right procedure in your husband’s case.
Q.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a couple issues with my bladder and a sleep aid. I am an 81-year-old male in fairly good health. I have a difficult time getting back to sleep after getting up to empty my bladder. My solution for this was to take a melatonin tablet after each trip back to bed. This seemed to help.
However, I researched melatonin online and found that some people, my wife included, can get nausea and stomach cramps from using it. While this does not happen with me, I’m wondering if taking 3 mg per night could be harmful to me, given the reaction my wife gets. -- J.T.M.
ANSWER: Although melatonin is generally safe, it can cause some side effects. In addition to the stomach cramps, people have reported vivid dreams or nightmares, short-term depression, dizziness, and headaches. A few people find the medication helpful enough that they are willing to live with these side effects, but many people will give up and try a different treatment for sleep.
A.
If melatonin isn’t causing you any side effects, then it is likely safe for you. Many people use melatonin, and although long-term safety has not been proven in trials, it is increasingly unlikely that any long-term adverse effects haven’t been discovered.
Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Email questions
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ank you, Livingston County Sheriff’s Department
As an elderly woman, I want to thank the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department for coming to my rescue when I ran out of gas on August 30th. They were helpful, respectful, and kind. They made my day! Thank you again! Sincerely, a grateful resident of Liv Co.
Great Hometown Story!
The article about The Enduring Legacy of Oliver’s by George Cassidy Payne was one of the best pieces I’ve ever read!! Made me tear up as I felt all the nostalgia he worked to help us feel and consider the importance of “sweet memories.”
Fascinating Museum
We recently visited the Communication Technologies Museum in Bloomfield. It was so interesting seeing and learning about the many means of communication. Early radios, record players, telegraphy and more, including an actual Voice of America station. Thank you to the docent who spent time explaining about all the displays. This museum is definitely worth visiting.
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Humans must do be er
My heart is so heavy right now. With all the division in this supposedly United nation, why can’t people live and let live, take care of each other, treat each other with respect and dignity, pay their fair share so the lowest among us doesn’t perish so that all may enjoy the beauty and wonders of the world we get to share? Please, folks, please try to do your part. Little things add up. Little changes, movement toward equity and respect is monumental. Otherwise, I fear what this world will come to.
Not enough handicap parking
There is absolutely not enough ambulatory handicap parking anywhere. I just watched a young man about in his thirties, get out of his car and dart inside the store. He was power walking all through the store, grabbing his groceries and definitely in a hurry. He did the same when walking out. He definitely did not have an ambulatory problem. We went in and left at the same time; he had a cart full of groceries and I had two things. He saw me watching him so he looked at me and said yeah you’re not handicapped (Elderly with several spine surgeries ). My point is perhaps he had a mental handicap, BUT HE WALKED WELL. We need more parking spaces for ambulatory handicap. You know it’s hard to WALK in and out of the grocery stores and establishments. You have to also account for the people who use Grandma’s handicap tags. And we know that happens. Something needs to be changed where there are more handicapped spots for the ambulatory difficulties!! Please consider that somehow.
SENIOR NEWS LINE
By Matilda Charles
Know the Signs of Senior Abuse
Sometimes it takes watchful eyes to keep seniors safe. Whether it’s physical, emotional or financial abuse, or any other kind, those who come in contact with seniors can look for signs that all is not well. In banking, if you spot a senior who seems distressed and who repeatedly takes large sums of money out of an account (or changes his or her routine), that senior might be a victim of abuse or a scam. (Seniors, don’t use the drive-up teller window. Go inside so staff can get to know you. Sign a new signature card every six months so your handwriting sample is current.)
If you spot personality changes in a senior, the cause might be physical -- or it might be a result of abuse. Ask what’s going on. If a senior who used to dress immaculately is now wearing the same clothes for days in a row, ask. If a senior is no longer as sociable or doesn’t participate in previous activities, ask. If you spot bruises or injury, ask.
In a caregiver or hospital situation, you might see lack of care or physical abuse. A neighbor who’s had relatives move in might suddenly change his or her routines. At home, the senior might be denied food or medicine or mail.
If you want more information to help seniors, go online to the National Center on Elder Abuse (ncea.acl.gov) or call 855-5003537. Learn about the signs of abuse and what you can do when you suspect it’s taking place. Check eldercare.gov, or call 800-6771116. You’ll find information on getting help for housing, in-home services, long-term care, nutrition ... and abuse. Seniors, if you think you’re being abused in any way, call the police. You don’t have to put up with abusive treatment.
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Puppy training 101: Basic commands
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m bringing home a 2-month-old puppy soon. And as I get my apartment ready, I also want to start her training right away. What do you recommend? -- Francine J., Jacksonville, Florida
DEAR FRANCINE: Congratulations! Sounds like your new puppy will get a great start. Basic obedience training is the foundation of all your puppy’s training. It can improve behavioral issues or stop them before they start. It keeps your puppy safe, because she’ll respond to you -- very important if she slips her leash outside or tries to nab something from the kitchen counter.
The six most important commands are:
Come: Your dog should stop whatever she’s doing and immediately come back to you.
Sit: Your puppy should sit calmly on your command.
Down: Your dog should lay down on their stomach, head up and alert.
Stay: Your dog should remain sitting (or laying) once you place them in that position.
Heel: Directs the dog to walk next to you -- not ahead, behind or darting off to the side.
Leave It: Commands her to drop and move away from any object.
As you start her training, remember:
Keep training sessions short but frequent. Puppies’ attention spans are super-short because they are still exploring their new world. Plus, they tire quickly.
Potty break first, then training. A puppy can’t concentrate on commands when she has to go.
Create a routine. Each day, train your puppy in a familiar, safe spot. Keep treats handy. Soft, puppy-appropriate treats given when your puppy does anything right. Cut them into very small pieces so they don’t eat too much.
Online training guides are very helpful. Search specifically for basic obedience training tutorials. I also recommend group or private puppy training sessions with a local trainer.
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