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learn how to surf or snorkel on a trip; otherwise, a trip to the zoo or a museum can involve a lot of walking.

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ere are good people out there!

I wrote a check to give to my child’s teacher. I don’t know whether it fell out of her pocket on the bike ride to school, in front of the school, in the school, or in the garbage with scrap paper as she thought it had, but thank you to whatever good human put it in my mailbox. It’s not a large sum of money, but anyone could’ve written cash and cashed it. Instead, it was put in my mailbox carefully. Thank you! We all need a little reminder that there are good people and this was mine for today.

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We were out to eat at a smaller, local restaurant for breakfast this past weekend when a large group coming in needed a few of the tables together. While they were in the process of moving things around a older couple came in to eat and was told they didn’t have a table to seat them. That’s when a younger couple sitting at a table in the middle offered up their available 2 seats to the older couple to all enjoy breakfast together. Truly a sweet sentiment.

EARTHY COLORS DOMINATE 2025

Glidden’s 2025 color of the year title belongs to Purple Basil, a dusty, neutral violet purple hue with mauve undertones. It embraces rich, warm energy, and is equally at home in a bedroom as it is in a dining room.

Gas pu handles

Why is it that most gas pump handles don’t have the little hook that catches the handle so that the pump continues to ﬁll your car without you having to hold the handle? Spring is ﬁnally upon us, but during the Winter months I actually seek out the pumps (and I know where they are) that have this handle hook! Once you have the handle ‘hooked,’ you can return to the warmth and safety of your car until your tank is full. So simple an idea ... and why do you need my zip code and bonus card number and want to know if I want a car wash... a waste of my time.

Is it just me or does anyone else feel like basic kindness doesn’t exist around here anymore?

I’ve noticed lately that so many parents seem to avoid eye contact, rarely say hello, or even acknowledge each other - and I’m genuinely curious why. No smiles, no ‘excuse me,’ no ‘thank you.’ It feels cold and honestly, it’s sad.

I’m not posting this to point ﬁngers or judge anyone - life is busy and we all have our moments. Our kids are watching. They see how we treat each other. But we can do better for each other and for our children. Have you felt this too? How can we help bring back a bit more kindness and warmth into our day-to-day interactions?

LEGAL NOTICE - TOWN OF KENDALL

Please take notice that due to the school election being held at the Kendall Town Hall on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, the monthly meeting of the Kendall Town Board will be rescheduled to ursday, May 22nd, 2025 at 7pm. By Order of the Kendall Town Board

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL DOG TRAINING

Finish positively. End all training sessions with something the dog knows so that the session will end on a high note.

By Sam Mazotta

Hot weather tips and your pets

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Spring is here, and summer is just around the corner. Can you please remind people that leaving pets in a hot car is a deadly mistake? -Carol in Syracuse, New York

DEAR CAROL: Absolutely. Folks, even if the weather outside is just warm -- not hot -- the inside of your car can become extremely hot when it’s parked in the sun. Even with the windows cracked a bit, the temperature can still rise by 20, 30 and 40 degrees higher than the outside air temperature. So, if it’s a balmy 65 degrees outside, the interior of your car can reach 105 degrees or higher -- enough to cause heat injury or death for a pet.

That’s why 31 U.S. states now have laws banning pets in parked cars. It’s why police and even private citizens, in some areas, can smash a car window to save a pet. And it’s why pet owners who leave their animal in a parked car may face ﬁnes and, in some states, prison. Those laws do not make exceptions for cars that are left running to keep the air conditioning on. If the car stalls or has an automatic switch-off, the interior will heat up dramatically even on a cloudy day.

So, as we roll into the warm spring months, it’s important to have a plan for your pet if you need to take them along for the day. If they can’t come with you into the store or the salon, leave them safe at home.Once at camp, follow the campsite rules about pets. JayJay will need to be on a leash anytime he’s outside. It’s important that he comes back when you call him, if he gets loose. If you’re worried about your dog barking at night, try to book a campsite that is farther away from others.pawscorner.com.Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.

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EXERCISE Look for new ways to exercise.

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BLTS WITH PIMIENTO CHEESE

Yield: 4 servings

1⁄2 cup light pimiento cheese spread

8 (1-ounce) slices whole-wheat bread

12 reduced-fat bacon slices, cooked

4 green leaf lettuce leaves

12 (1⁄4-inch-thick) slices tomato

1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Spread 1 tablespoon pimiento cheese over each bread slice.

2. Top each of four bread slices with three bacon slices, one lettuce leaf, and three tomato slices. Sprinkle with pepper. Cover with remaining four bread slices. Cut sandwiches in half; secure with wooden picks. Serve with a mixed fruit salad.

GREEN CHILE

BREAKFAST BURRITOS

Makes 6 servings

6 eggs

3 egg whites

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

Dash cayenne pepper

4 breakfast turkey sausage links, casings removed

3⁄4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained

6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed 6 tablespoons salsa

1. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, egg whites, jalapeño and cayenne; set aside.

2. Crumble sausage into a large skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain. Push sausage to the sides of pan. Pour egg mixture into center of pan. Cook and stir until set. Sprinkle with cheese and chiles. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

3. Place 1⁄3 cup mixture off center on each tortilla. Fold sides and end over ﬁlling; roll up. Top with salsa.

ROAST DUCKLING WITH APPLES

Makes 6 Servings

1 duckling, 5 1⁄2 to 6 pounds

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

2 apples, cored and cut into wedges

1 small red onion, sliced

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

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2. Season both the outside and inside of the duckling with salt and pepper. Tie the duck’s legs together with a piece of butcher’s twine. Place the duck breast side up on a sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes.

3. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 F and roast for 30 minutes. Remove pan from oven and remove excess fat with a bulb baster, if desired. Add the apples and onion around the duck. Sprinkle the thyme over the top and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the duck reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.

4. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

MUSHROOM SAUSAGE FRITTATA

Makes 4 to 6 servings

1 tablespoon good-quality olive oil

2 cups chopped smoked sausage

2 cups sliced mushrooms

2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced

8 fresh eggs

3 1⁄2 tablespoons heavy cream

1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

1. Preheat oven broiler.

2. Heat the oil in a 10-inch nonstick, ovenproof skillet. Add sausage and sauté until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden, about 3 additional minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3. Combine the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a blender; process until frothy. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the sausage mixture and cook, undisturbed, until the sides and bottom are set but center is loose, about 4 minutes.

4. Sprinkle cheese over the top and place skillet under broiler and cook until mixture is just set on top and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Cool 2 minutes, slice and serve.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

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IMPROVE YOUR GAME WATCH EXPERIENCE

Offer ﬁnger foods. Foods that can be grabbed and shared are ideal options for football watch parties. These include sliders, pizza, tacos, and wings. The game day menu does not need to be complicated.Just make the food readily accessible and guests will dig right in.

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL KIDS’ BIRTHDAY PARTY

Keep it relatively short. This is a children’s party and not a wedding. The event doesn’t have to last three or four hours. Kids generally have short attention spans, so a party that is an hour and a half to two hours in length is enough time for everyone to have a good time.

TIPS TO GET A MORE RESTFUL NIGHT’S SLEEP

Keep devices out of the bedroom. Screens are everywhere in modern life, and that includes the bedroom. In fact, the National Sleep Foundation’s 2022 Sleep in America® Poll found that 58 percent of survey participants acknowledged looking at screens within an hour before bedtime. The NSF reports that device usage so close to bedtime can adversely affect sleep quality because the blue light emitted from screens has shorter wavelengths than other colors in the visible light spectrum, which results in more alertness than warmer tones. The blue light actually confuses the brain into thinking it’s earlier in the day, thus making it harder to fall asleep.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - TOWN OF KENDALL Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Kendall on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:15pm, at the Kendall Town Hall, 1873 Kendall Road, to consider the application of Craig Herman, 1769 Crandall Avenue, Tax id 32.12-1-4. Applicant seeks a variance for a pole barn addition, requesting a variance of ten feet, seeking relief from Article V Section 265-21E requiring a twenty foot rear setback. Property is zoned residential/hamlet.

By Order of Patrick Bolton, Chair, Zoning Board of Appeals