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RIDESHARING SAFETY TIPS

Ridesharing is a growing trend among travelers from all walks of life. Some proponents of ridesharing support the concept because they feel it’s an eco-friendly means of traveling, while others find it’s a great way to save money. Still others employ third-party ridesharing services as a responsible, affordable way to travel when going out for a night on the town.

With a greater number of people sharing rides and interacting with strangers than ever before, safety while ridesharing is an issue to take seriously. While ridesharing trips often occur without incident, there have been some instances of violent altercations involving drivers and passengers. According to the Taxicab, Limousine and Paratransit Association, ridesharing companies use a background check service to confirm criminal convictions and to make sure drivers are legally able to drive. However, these services may not perform FBI fingerprinting checks conductedbylawenforcementofficials,whereastaxidriversaresubjected fingerprinting. So some ridesharing drivers who have committed crimes in the past but have never been caught may pass ridesharing background checks,buttheymightnotpassteststhattaxicompanieswouldinsistthey submit to, such as fingerprinting tests.

While ridesharing, whether it entails carpooling or using an established ridesharing service, can be convenient, passengers must take steps to ensure their own safety when sharing rides.

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DID YOU KNOW? The American Heartworm Society advises dog owners to have their furry companions tested for heartworm annually. Such tests can typically be conducted during routine preventive care visits to the veterinarian.The AHS notes that such tests are necessary even for dogs that are taking year-round heartworm prevention medications. Tests can confirm that such programs are working or indicate if they are not effective. The American Veterinary Medical Association notes that antigen tests are the most commonly performed tests. These tests detect the presence of adult female heartworms and they are typically highly accurate. If a test is positive, veterinarians may recommend further testing, including radiographs, a blood profile and an echocardiogram. Such tests can determine a number of things about the infection, including its severity. The AVMA also notes that the additional testing can help determine the best course of treatment. Cat owners should know that it’s more difficult to detect heartworm in cats than in dogs. The AHS indicates that cats are much less likely than dogs to have adult heartworms, making the disease harder to detect in felines. Veterinarians may recommend cats receive both the antigen test and an antibody test, which detects exposure to heartworm larvae. The AVMA notes that more testing may increase the likelihood of detecting the disease in cats.

BEGIN PLANNING KIDS’ SUMMER RECREATION NOW

In addition to camp, remember to plan for some free days so children can just enjoy some downtime. Such days can break up the monotony of a routine and provide kids and families time to relax together. Summer recreation may be far off, but it is never too early to start making summer plans, including finding camps and other activities for kids.

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• BOOK: The Eternal Purpose Of God In Christ Jesus. On flash drive device only. Many copies are available. livingword_livingtruth@aol.com

• CAMPING TOILET. Clean and sanitized, used gently. Flushes. Caledonia. lauriecnhome@gmail.com

• 2 GREEN RESPIRATORY SET UPS, 6 CPAP full mask cushions, three tubings & filters. Batavia. 585-343-5957, leave a message

• Set of 15 lb. DUMB BELLS and a box of OLD RECIPE BOOKS. Batavia. 585-343-5957, leave a message

• NOVELS - 20 Danielle Steele hardcover novels. Like brand new! Newark. 352-620-4467

• One package of GOLD METAL LEAFING by Cunningham (w/ instructions). Fairport. 585-388-0318

• CALENDARS - New, unused. Purdue University Mortar Board 2024-2025, 8-1/2x11 and a Pocket Day-Timer Calendar, 2025, in box. Pittsford. 585-200-4393

• 12” GEMINI SATELLITE ANTENNA, VHF element. Brand new. Newark. 315-331-9590

• PREVAIL PADS (100+) and PROCARE FEMALE UNDERWEAR (80+), size lg. Mount Morris. rayjentayok@gmail.com

• 30 BOOKS by James Patterson. Read once, various titles, take all. Wayland. pirrungauctioneers@frontier.com

• 55-gallon GLASS FISH TANK with lid. Black trim; no cracks but not watertight; perfect for pocket pets. Caledonia. 585-538-4066

• Approx. 100 Christmas and assorted GREETING CARDS for crafts (covers only). Pick up, Wayland. Crawford1867@gmail.com

• WURLITZER PIANO with bench. Excellent condition. Henrietta. bradymargaret55@gmail.com

• WALL PICTURES, PUZZLE BOOKS, COLORING BOOKS, and SOCKS. Rush-Henrietta area. 585-236-0426

• CPAP MACHINE for sleep apnea, COPD. jimfisher66@yahoo.com

• MODELS - Built/Unbuilt: Aviation, Autos & Trucks, Military, Ships, Figures, etc. Plastic, wood, metal. Parts and pieces okay. 585-314-6989

• QUICKEN Software, 2007 or newer. Call/text 585-721-5985

• SEED STARTING SUPPLIES & GARDEN FENCING. Call/text 585-419-5246

• CAROUSEL SLIDE PROJECTOR in good condition for local church. jzornow001@gmail.com

• Boxes of KNICK KNACKS and COLLECTIBLES. Any HANDHELD VIDEO GAME SYSTEMS, COSTUME JEWELRY in any shape. 585-415-8513

• PLASTIC COATED PAPER FISHING MAPS of the Finger Lakes. Call or text Roy 585-208-9784

• COMIC BOOKS - Any and all. Any condition. Will pick up. SPORTS CARDS and any others. Call/text 585-260-0437

• DVDs of Hoarding: Buried Alive, and DVDs of Hoarders. 585-599-3490 landline, takes messages only

• CPAP MACHINE - used or unwanted for COPD sleep apnea. mikebass321@yahoo.com

• New/gently used YOGA MAT in good condition. ADULT NUTRITION DRINKS, any brand or flavor. Call/text 585-649-8706

• ATV or DIRT BIKE, running or not. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278

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• WEBER GRILL, gas or charcoal. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278

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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT CAT REPRODUCTION

Cats can become pregnant even during the first estrus cycle. A feline’s pregnancy lasts around 63 to 65 days, or about nine weeks. A cat also can be impregnated again very quickly after giving birth, as nursing kittens will not prevent a subsequent pregnancy. The average litter size is three to six kittens, so it’s easy to see just how many kittens can be born of one cat if she’s left to her own reproductive devices. Females also can be mated by more than one male or even one of their male relatives.

We adopted Crystal when she was left behind when her owners moved away. She loves to sit on our laps. She squeaks when we open the crisper in the refrigerator and call her name.

Sozo is a 2 year old hound mix, about 60lbs. He loves walks and treats. We don’t know how he is with cats or kids. He seems to love other dogs. For more info on Sozo, call

County Dog Control

Dogs mature at faster rates than human beings. While many have heard the rule that every human year equals seven dog years, the reality isn’t so cut and dry. Size and breed play roles in determining a dog’s age equivalent. According to the pets division of WebMD, the first year of life for a dog may be roughly equivalent to 15 years for a human. Dog food manufacturer Purina says that by its tenth year alive, a small, medium and large dog is 56, 60 and 66 in human years, respectively.

By Sam Mazotta

My neighbor yells at her dog. Is it abuse?

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Every morning, my next-door neighbor walks her dog past my house. Every morning, she berates her dog, calling him an idiot and a bad dog, especially after picking up his poo. I cannot see the dog doing anything wrong, so I don’t know why she’s constantly yelling at him. I know it’s affecting him,though -- he has his tail between his legs most of the time.Is there anything I can do for that dog? -- Bill in Oshkosh,Wisconsin

DEAR BILL: That’s hard to watch -- emotional abuse can be as damaging to an animal as physical abuse.

Strong verbal correction is OK in obedience training when you need a dog to stop doing something immediately. But it should be limited to a firm “No!” and a quick tug on the leash if necessary -- followed by proper corrective training.

When an owner simply berates the dog and takes out their anger verbally on them, it isn’t training. It doesn’t correct their behavior. Behavioral issues often get worse, not better. And the mixed signals and negative feedback that the dog constantly receives can cause trust issues that never fully go away.

What can you do as an outside observer? Rescues or animal control likely won’t intervene in a simple case of yelling at a dog.

If you feel safe talking to the owner, try starting a conversation with them. You may be able to glean more info about why they are yelling at the dog, and you might be able to give training advice.

However, you should also observe and document the situation. Write down the dog’s physical condition and behavior and note if they deteriorate. If you see physical abuse from the owner, note the date, time and place and, contact animal control.

Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

Break the boredom with our four week Cabin Fever Contest! Solve the puzzles each week and send them in for your chance to win a Cabin Fever Survival Kit. No purchase required.

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Mail to: GVPS Cabin Fever Contest 2025 PO Box 340 • Avon, NY 14414 All entries must be postmarked by March 4, 2025. Winner will be randomly chosen from all correct entries. Enter each week for a greater chance of winning. Must be 13 or older to play. 18 or older will be signed up for our coupon club. Playing all 4 weeks? Mail your entries together by 3/4/25.

hometown events

There’s so much happening at your local libraries!

Avon Free Library

143 Genesee Street • Avon (585) 226-8461 Fax: 226-6615 www.avonfreelibrary.org

M & Th 10-8; Tu & W 10-6; F 10-5; Sa 10-3

Lima Public Library

1872 Genesee St., Lima (585) 582-1311

M 10-noon & 1-8; Tu & Th 1-8; W 10-noon & 1-5; F 1-5; Sa 9-noon

Livonia Public Library

2 Washington St., Livonia (585) 346-3450 • Fax: 346-5911 facebook.com/LivoniaPublicLibrary livonialibrary.org

M-Th 10am-7pm; F 11am-5pm; Sa 11am-3pm; Su Closed

Wadsworth Library

24 Center St., Geneseo (585) 243-0440 • Fax: 243-0429 www.wadslib.com

M-Th 10-8; F 1:30-6; Sa 10-3

AVONFREELIBRARY:

Zumba Class:Saturdays,starting 2/22at10:15am PeacefulPainting:Tuesday,2/25at 2:00pm TeenProgram-RubberBandRacers:Thursday,2/27at3:00pm (ages11-18welcome)

Adult&TeenCraft-ToyAnimal PhotoHolder:Thursday2/27at 6:00pm Mahjong:Thursday,2/27at 6:00pm SitN’Knit:Friday,2/28at11:00am AmericanVersionofMahjong: Mondaysat10:30am EarlyLiteracyStorytime:MostTuesdays&Fridaysat10:30am PositiveExpressions:Tuesdaysat 11:00am Chess:Wednesdaysat11:00am Backgammon:Wednesdaysat 4:00pm Formoreinformationortosign-up foranevent,gotoavonfreelibrary. orgorcall 585-226-8461.

LIVONIAPUBLICLIBRARY

Tales forTots!

Mondays&Thursdays10:30am11:15am

Joinusforsinging,dancing, rhymes,andstorieswithMs. Nancy!

Designedfor2-5yearolds.Registrationrequired. Wednesday,February26that 5:15pm

SpoolKnitting(AKA:KnittingNelly orFrenchKnitting)usesasimple tooltoweavetogetheryarn.No needlesrequired!Theknittedcord thiscreatescanbeusedtomake coasters,bookmarks,andkey chainsamongotherthings.Come tothelibraryandcreateyourown spoolknitterusingsimplecraftsuppliesandthenpracticeyourknitting.

Recommendedforages9+ Thursday,February27that5pm FlighttoFreedom:Rochester’s UndergroundRailroadwithRMSC JointheRochesterMuseumand ScienceCenterforanewprogram, FlighttoFreedom:Rochester’s UndergroundRailroad.Discoverthe abolitionistswhomadeRochester theirhomeandexplorethecity’s roleduringthiscriticaltimein Americanhistory.

LIMAPUBLICLIBRARY: Feb. 22StoryTime-Eyes,10AM

FACTS ABOUT FEBRUARY

During common years, February can pass by without a single full moon.

WADSWORTHLIBRARY:

Paul’s Laws Monday,February24

6:00-7:30pm

LocalresidentPaulPennerwillpresentPaul’sLaws,lessonshe’sfollowed,andhowtheyareappliedin life.Paul’sLawsarestatementsthat describecertainprinciplesthatare universalandtimeless.Thisprogramisforadults18andolder. Registerfortheprogramat wadslib.com/calendar/ NewtoYou!

FebruarySwap:Games&Puzzles Friday,February28

3:30-4:30pm

Joinusonceamonthforthisswap meet.Bringanitemtothelibrary, exchangeit,andleavewithanewto-youitem.Thisafreeprogramfor adults18&older.Registrationis notrequired. Chat&Craft Thursday,March6 10:30-11:30am

JoinusforourlastChat&Craft. Wewillbepaintingwindchimesor oryoucanbringyourownproject toworkon.Hotbeverageswillbe available.Registerfortheprogram atwadslib.com/calendar/

AVON

150YearsofAvonArtists- The Avon PreservationandHistorical Societywillbepresentingagallery eventshowcasing150yearsof AvonArtists.Themuseum’scompleteartcollectionwillbeondisplayincludingpiecesthathave neverbeenshownbefore.Aspecial collectionfromthestudentsfrom AvonCentralSchoolwillalsobeon display.Thisfundraiserwillhelp supportspecialprojectsatthemuseum.Theeventwillbeheldon Saturday,March8from1-4pm onthe3rdFlooroftheAvonOpera Block.Theadmissionfortheevent willbe$5perperson,children10 andunderfree.

AvonAmericanLegionFamily Post 294-SpaghettiDinner: Wednesday,February26from 4pm-6:30pm.Menu:Spaghettiw/ meatsauce,salad,bread,dessert. Donation:$1213&up,$55-12yr andFreeunder5.Proceedsto benefitAvonAmericanLegion FamilyPrograms.Facebook: @avonnyalpost294or@avonnyalaunit294.Call585-738-4642. Email:avonnyalpost294@gmail. com

AvonSeniorNutritionProgram Week ofMarch3toMarch7 SiteClosedMonday Tuesday,3/4:ChickenFlorentine, ParmesanNoodles,Spinach,Whole WheatBread,GrapeJuice, ChocolatePudding. Wednesday,3/5:(coldmeal)Ham &Swiss,MacaroniSalad,Cucumber&TomatoSalad,Whole WheatBread,GrapeJuice,Tapioca Pudding. Thursday,3/6:Meatloafw/gravy, MashedPotatoes,SugarSnapPeas, WholeWheatBread,Banana. Friday3/7:VegetableLasagna,YellowSummerSquash,Broccoli, WholeWheatDinnerRoll,Yogurt, PeanutButterCookie. RSVPby2/26 (585)226-6353

TheEmpoweredCaregiver,Responding toDementia Related Behaviors-TheLivingstonCounty OfficefortheAgingandtheAlzheimer’sAssociationbringyou,The EmpoweredCaregiver-Responding toDementiaRelatedBehaviors. HeldMarch5,10:30am,Avon SeniorNutritionSite,74Genesee St.,Avon.Thisclassdetailsthe commonbehaviorchangesand howtheycanbeaformofcommunication.Discoverthenon-medical approachestomanagingbehaviors andwhenandwheretoseekadditionalhelp.Pleasecallthesiteto RSVPby2/26,ifyouareplanning onenjoyingthenoonmeal.

PUP,Foodlinkfooddistribution will takeplaceatEastAvonFire Dept.,1615W.HenriettaRd.,on Friday,FEBRUARY28from10AM12PM.Drivethroughonly,please stayinyourcar.SponsoredbyAvon FoodPantry.

AvonAmericanLegionFamily Post 294SUNDAYBREAKFASTSunday,March2,8am-11amatthe AvonVeteransHall,5480AvonE AvonRd.,Avon.EnjoyPancakes, Eggs,Sausage,Homefries,Fruit, Coffee,Tea,JuiceandWater.$10 donationperperson13yrand older,kids$5ages5-12,underage 5FREE.ProceedstobenefitAvon AmericanLegionPostFamilyprograms.

CONESUS

VeteransOnly-Warrior Wednesday Dinner: Thiswillbea Veteranonlydinner,comejoinus on5Mar2025forWarrior WednesdayDinner.Thismonthwe willdineattheTurtleStoneGrillin Conesus.Spaceislimited,requesta seatbyvisitingwww.livcovets.com andclickontheeventlink.Wewill reachoutandconfirmyourreservation.

GENESEO

GeneseoYoungatHeart - Sunday,March2.53rdAnniversary dinner(catereddinner)atthe GeneseoUnitedMethodistChurch at1:30p.m.Cost:$15dueatdoor. RSVP’sduetoRuth(585)615-5990 nolaterthanFebruary26.Program: DanJordan,WildlifePhotographer.

GROVELAND

LivingstonCountySoil&Water Conservation District 2025ConservationTree&ShrubSeedling Program-PleaseORDERBY MARCH14,2025.Pick-upwillbe behindtheCountyHighway Departmentsmainbuildings,4389 GypsyLane,GrovelandFriday,April 18th,8-3pmandSaturday,April 19th,8-12Noon.PLEASEREMIT ORDERFORMWITHPAYMENTMakeyourcheckpayableto:LivingstonCountySWCD,POBox 453,Geneseo,NewYork14454. QUESTIONS:CALL(585)489-6274. OrderFormsAvailableat:https:// www.livingstoncountyny.gov

hometown events

No Medical Insurance? Can’t afford co-pays & medicine? Call (585) 243-3120

Geneseo Parish Outreach Center, Inc.

Providing Access to Health Care

4520 Genesee St. (Rte. 63), Geneseo, NY 14454

Fax: (585) 243-1189 • e-mail: GeneseoPOC@gmail.com website: http://gpocenter.org

Facebook: Geneseo Parish Outreach Center

Hrs: Monday - Thursday 9:00-noon by appointment

HEMLOCK

TaketheMysteryOutofSelf Publishing Seminar- Selfpublishinghasneverbeeneasier, althoughmanywritersmightbe unsurehowtobegin.Thisseminar isforanyonewhowritesandwould liketotaketheirwritingtothenext level.MaryDrakewillshareher personalexperiencewithselfpublishingwhileguidingparticipantstowardapaththatfitstheir genreandpublicationneeds.Topics:--Reasonstoself-publish,-Elementsforsuccessfulwriting (editing,editing,andmoreediting), --Self-publishingoptions,--Cost andlogisticsofself-publishing,-Resourcesandsupports,--Vanity pressesandavoidingscams.March 1st,10-11:30AM,LittleLakes CommunityCenter,4705S.Main St.,Hemlock.Free.

AuthorReadingandDiscussion of thenovel“TheUniform”AuthorGeorgeGuidawillread fromhisnovel“TheUniform”, accompaniedbyadiscussionof historicaleventsanderasportrayed inthenovel.Theaccompanying discussionwillmakeuseof projectedimagesandrecordedmusic.Sunday,March2nd,from 2:00-4:00pm,LittleLakesCommunityCenter4705S.MainSt.,Hemlock.Moreinformationonthe novelispostedunderthisspecial eventatwww.littlelakesny.org.

LAKEVILLE

TheLakevilleCommunityPantry, located at5687BigTreeRoad, Lakevilleonthegroundfloorofthe LakevilleUnitedChurchofChrist, nowservesthoseinneedonTuesdays10AM-12NandWednesdays 5:30-7PM.Donationsmaybe droppedoffduringopenPantry hours,oryoumayleaveitemsin thedonationboxbythebackdoor. Contactnumberis585-204-0631 (Callortext).Email: lakevillecommunitypantry7@gmail. com.Wearegratefulforthesupportthecommunitygivesusto helpourneighbors.

LAKEVILLE

WinterBirdFeeding: Learn about someofourcommonwinterbirds andhowtofeedthem.Makeabird feedertotakehome.Thisisagreat familyactivity.JoinusatTheChip HoltNatureCenterinVitaleParkon FridayFebruary28that7:00pm. Freeevent,noregistrationrequired.

LIVONIA

PaperMakingWorkshop - March 3,2025from5:00-6:30pmatthe LivoniaPublicLibrary,2WashingtonStreet,Livonia.Age12-Adult, NoCost.Pleasecontacttoregister 585-346-3450orhttps://owwl. libcal.com/event/1388511

TheEmpoweredCaregiver,Responding toDementia Related Behaviors-TheLivingstonCounty OfficefortheAgingandtheAlzheimer’sAssociationbringyou,The EmpoweredCaregiver-Responding toDementiaRelatedBehaviors. HeldMarch6,10:30am,Wildbriar SeniorNutritionSite,17Wildbriar Dr.,Livonia.Thisclassdetailsthe commonbehaviorchangesand howtheycanbeaformofcommunication.Discoverthenon-medical approachestomanagingbehaviors andwhenandwheretoseekadditionalhelp.Pleasecallthesiteto RSVPby2/26,ifyouareplanning onenjoyingthenoonmeal.

SLUCCCommunityFree Luncheon - HostedbytheSouth LivoniaUnitedChurchofChrist. Heldevery2ndand4thTuesdayof eachMonthfrom11:30am1:30PMat5087SouthLivonia Road,Livonia.NextLuncheon: TuesdayFebruary25.Menu:Sloppy Joes,Dessert,andDrink.Weare lookingforwardtoservingyou. Menu’sChangeeachtimesokeep checkingforthemenu.Youmay contacttheChurchat (585)346-0420formoreinformation!Ifwehavetocancelthisevent wewillpostthecancellationonour FacebookPageaswellaswewill announceitonall3TVNetworksin Rochester,NY13WHAM,8 WROC,and10WHEC.

GriefShare-GriefSupport Group: Help andencouragement afterthedeathofalovedone.A GriefSharesupportgroupisasafe, welcomingplacewherepeople understandthedifficultemotions ofgrief.Atthis13-weekgroup, you’llreceivevaluableguidance andtips,leadingyoutorelief,comfortandpeaceofmind.Starts: Monday,March10that6pmfor13 weeksat21SummersSt.,Livonia. ToRegistergotoGriefshare.org andclickon”FindaGroup”.

FingerLakesUFO&Paranormal Meetup - Alllike-mindedpeople arewelcome.Saturday,February 22:6:00-8:00pm.FollowedbySocialHour.$5.00donationforroom rental.Snackstoshareareappreciated.ForthelocationinLivonia, seewebsiteortextorcallMary Grace:585-766-9318.www. giftsofgraceministry.org.Following Meeting:March15,2025.

PulledPorkDinner- Saturday, March 8th,3pm-6pmortilsoldout -PulledPorkDinnerdrive-thruserviceonly.Featuringslow-roasted porkbbq,bakery-freshrolls,deliciousbakedbeans,creamycoleslaw,anddessert!$15.Drive-thru entrancefromCenterSt.enterthe south-endofparkinglot(Lookfor theentrancesign)justoffofRoute 20AinLivoniaCenter.FirstPresbyterianChurchofLivonia.GPS: 3837CenterSt.LivoniainthehamletofLivoniaCenteralong20A.

MOUNT MORRIS

RubyShoozeCommunityInvolvement Association Oldies Dance:April5th,attheGenesee RiverRestaurant.Detailstofollow.

ExploreaWorldofMusic- Join Steve ImburgiaandtheLivingston CountyOfficefortheAgingforan educationalperformanceof rhythmsfromaroundtheworld. Thisisaninteractiveperformance withaudienceparticipationifyou feelthepleasureofjoiningin.A noonmealisprovidedforthose thatRSVPby2/28.Thereisno chargetoCountyResidentsage 60+forthisprogramormeal. Voluntarycontributionsare acceptedandhelpsupportourprograms.March4,10:30am,Mt. MorrisSeniorNutritionProgram,3 ElmSt(VFW),Mt.Morris.

JointheLivingstonCountyOffice fortheAging foratripdown “MemoryLane”-Thisgamestyle programispresentedbyLifespan andisdesignedtodispelmyths aboutdementiaandmemoryloss. Participantswilluncover12critical factsaboutdementia,learnwhat dementiais(andisn’t),whoisat risk,howtoreducetheriskand wheretofindsupport.Compete fromyourseatforaprize!Wantto havelunchwithusafter?Please RSVPby2/25.HeldMarch5,11am, Mt.MorrisSeniorNutritionProgram,3ElmSt(VFW),Mt.Morris.

SPRINGWATER

22ndAnnual“Boup”ChiliCookoff: In MemoryofHarryReynolds Jr.andFamily-HeldMarch1st.To Enter:DayofCook-off.EntryFee $5;Doorsopenat4:00p.m.to dropoffChili.Judgingstartsat 5:00p.m.DrawingforPickTable& 50/50RafflePrizesstartsat6:00 p.m.andcontinuesthroughoutthe evening.MostOriginal-$30,Hottest-$20,CrowdFavorite-$10. Comeshareyourrecipeandsample theFREECHILIANDHOTDOGS andvoteforyourfavorite! AmericanLegionPost905,7998 SchoolSt.,Springwater.

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• Organizations seeking donations of items

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Delays or schedule changes: Even the best contractors cannot control every aspect of the job. They rely on subcontractors and vendors to do portions of the work. Materials may not always arrive on time, or they may fall short of homeowners’ expectations. This can push back the project schedule. Homeowners should hope for everything to be done on time, but it can be less stressful if homeowners anticipate delays and be a pleasant surprise if there are no delays.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

a floor plan of your home and sketch exit routes out of every room. Make sure you have a fire escape ladder long enough to reach the ground from upstairs rooms. Assign an outside meeting place, so you can quickly locate each other

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polltime

We’ve experienced major winter weather since Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on the 2nd. How do you now feel about winter?

• I’m so done with snow. Bring on spring!

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• I love the snow and all that comes with Western NY winters

• Meh. I’m about ready for a warmup, but can deal with winter a bit longer.

Poll ends 02-25-2025

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WAYS TO MAKE HOMES SAFER

Improving traction around the house also can minimize falls. Throw rugs and runners can be made more secure with nonslip rubber backings. Bath rugs can reduceslippingonwetsurfacesin the bathroom. Also, nonslip mats can be used inside of showers and bathtubs.

Use shoe trays to reduce puddling frommeltingsnoworrainrunoffin entryways. Mop up spills quickly, and consider the use of matteor textured-finished flooring to improve stability underfoot. Promptly remove snow and ice from driveways and walkways. For those who live in cold climates, heated concrete can help melt precipitation before it accumulates. •␣Climbing

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January was National Soup Month and February 4th is recognized as National Homemade Soup Day. What is typically your favorite soup category?

4.3% Vegetable-heavy soups (tomato, red pepper, split pea)

8.7% Brothy favorites such as French onion, ramen, pho

8.7% Chowders (clam, potato, etc.)

8.7% Hearty stews or chilis

52.2% Any/all of the above 17.4% I don’t like soup Vote

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F | The best way is by boiling them as they retain more beta carotene, and it makes them more absorbable by the body

F | Contrary to popular beliefs, sweet potatoes and yams aren’t the same — the former is a sweet root vegetable and the la er is a starchy tuber. T T

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F | Sweet potato vine cu ings will rapidly form roots in water and grow in it. Owing to this, they can be used for in-home aquariums and trailing out of the water with their roots submerged. The growth is fueled by toxic ammonia and nitrates, a waste product of aquatic life, which it removes from the water. Thus, this can improve the living conditions for fish.

F | Sweet potatoes like long and hot growing seasons.

F | They are grown from rooted cu ings called slips.

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4 beef tenderloin medallions (each 6 ounces and 3/4-inch thick)

2 tablespoons olive oil

Seasoned salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup roasted green chile peppers (see below)

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1. Brush steaks thoroughly with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Place medallions on preheated grill, close lid and grill, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer registers 145 F for medium rare, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, tent with foil and let stand for 10 minutes.

3. Preheat broiler with rack 3 to 4 inches away from heat. Place steaks on individual ovenproof plates. Top each steak with equal amounts of chile and cheese. Broil until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

To roast chiles: Preheat greased outdoor grill to medium or preheat an oven broiler. Place fresh chiles on outdoor grill or gas stovetop over medium heat or arrange on a baking sheet and place 2 to 3 inches away from heat under broiler. Grill or broil, turning often with tongs, until surfaces of skin are lightly charred and blistered. Immediately place peppers in a paper bag or an airtight container and close tightly. Let peppers cool for 12 to 15 minutes. Peel off charred skin and remove stems and seeds. Tear into strips or chop as needed according to the recipe. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling chiles. Refrigerate peppers for up to 3 days or freeze in airtight container for up to 6 months.

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THE DANGERS OF BELLY FAT

What’s so bad about belly fat? Seeing belly fat as a merely cosmetic concern overlooks the effects it has on overall health.According to the Mayo Clinic, belly fat is not limited to the extra layer of padding just below the skin known as subcutaneous fat. Belly fat also includes visceral fat,which means it extends to deep inside the abdomen and surrounds internal organs. Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that visceral fat in the belly is very close to the liver, which can turn it into cholesterol. From there, the fat goes through the bloodstream and may collect along the walls of the arteries, potentially contributing to a hardening and narrowing of the arteries known as atherosclerosis. The complications of atherosclerosis depends on which arteries are affected, but they can include an assortment of diseases that affect the arteries and a greater risk for aneurysms and chronic kidney disease.

Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that visceral fat is just as harmful for the heart as high blood pressure and smoking. So while efforts to reduce belly fat may initially be embraced to improve appearance, individuals should know that reducing fat in their midsections also can reduce their risk for a host of conditions, some of which are deadly.

DID YOU KNOW?

According to the World Health Organization, tobacco kills up to half its users, annually killing roughly six million people each year. The WHO notes that more thanfivemillionofthosedeathsare the result of direct tobacco use, while more than 600,000 deaths can be attributed to non-smokers being exposed to secondhand smoke. While many in the United States may understand the threat that smoking poses to their overall health,theWHOnotesthatstudies indicate knowledge about the specifichealthrisksoftobaccouse is not widespread. A 2009 survey ofsmokersinChinafoundthatless than 40 percent of smokers knew that smoking tobacco causes coronary heart disease, while only 27 percent were aware of the link between smoking and stroke. It’s also important that smokers recognize that cigarettes once characterized as “light” or “low tar” are not healthier than more traditional cigarettes. While the US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of such terms incigarettesaleswithintheUnited States, smokers traveling or living overseas should be mindful that other countries may not operate under such restrictions. In addition, the American Cancer Society notes that there is no proof that cigarettes sold as “all natural” and marketed as having no chemicals or additives are any safer than traditional cigarettes and that the best way for men, women and children to avoid the dangers of tobacco is to never smoke or to quit immediately.

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DID YOU KNOW?

A report published in the Lancet in 2012 suggests that a lack of exercise now causes as many deaths across the globe as smoking. A team of 33 researchers representing centers around the world contributed to the study. It was determined that about onethird of all adults are not getting enough physical activity to keep them healthy and to prevent the nearly 5.3 million deaths per year that can be linked to sedentary lifestyles. The United States Department of Health and Human Services recommends that adults get 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week, or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity. It’s also beneficial to do a combination of activities for exercise variety.

- Cleanliness is vital to avoiding foodborne illnesses. Hands should be washed before and after handling food for 20 seconds with warm, soapy water.Thoroughly wash any surfaces that come in contact with foods, particularly raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs. Surfaces should include cutting boards and counters.

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By Keith Roach, M.D.

Long-Term Use of High-Dose Gabapentin Causes Great Concern

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DEAR DR. ROACH: Am I a doomed man? When I was 25, I survived a battle with testicular cancer.The good news is that 45 years later, after two kids and three grandkids, I’m in good health. The only medicine I take is gabapentin for peripheral neuropathy that was caused by the chemotherapy drugs I received during the cancer treatment. One or more of these drugs caused neuropathy in my feet.

A neurologist prescribed 800 mg three times a day,and I took this for about 15 years. As I got older, it became 800 mg four times a day for the past 20 years. As I talk to people, they seem shocked that I’m still alive after taking so much gabapentin. But I’ve never experienced any known side effects from it.

I have read that the long-term use of gabapentin can increase the chances of dementia. Are there specific things that I should have my regular doctor test me for because of my long-term use of gabapentin? -- C.P.

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ANSWER: Testicular cancer is one of the most curable cancers because it is sensitive to both radiation and chemotherapy. However, both of these modalities can lead to problems years after the treatment was successful.

For many years, platinum-based chemotherapy has been one of the mainstays for advanced testicular cancer. Painful peripheral neuropathy, especially in the hands and feet, is a common side effect. Gabapentin is a commonly used medication to relieve pain from damage to the peripheral nerves that occurs in diabetes or with chemotherapy.

I don’t often see doses as high as you are taking, but they are certainly used. In a seminal trial on pain following a shingles infection (post-herpetic neuralgia), the target dose of gabapentin was 900 mg four times daily. It often takes weeks or months to build up to this dose so that people can tolerate it, but it is very effective. The most common side effect is sedation, but increasing the dose slowly reduces this effect.

The evidence of gabapentin and dementia is mixed, with two studies that looked at hundreds of thousands of people and came to completely different conclusions. In the study suggesting that there was a dementia risk, it was strongest in younger people.

I conclude that you aren’t doomed. While most authorities don’t suggest screening tests for dementia, there are some memory and cognitive tests that are easy to do for people who have concerns about their memory, or those whose doctors are concerned about a possible change in function. If there are abnormalities, a person can then be referred to a memory expert.

DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you discussed IBS-C (irritable bowel syndrome). I have IBS-D and had very serious episodes for several years. The cramping was enough to keep me in bed for two to three days. The episodes started happening more frequently three years ago and occurred every three to four weeks.

I read that yogurt can help,so I began to eat plain yogurt every day (although I added fruit and granola). I haven’t had an episode in two-and-a-half years! Why isn’t this suggested by doctors? The change has been amazing. -- K.V.

ANSWER: I am very pleased that you had such great results. Yogurt is often recommended due to the live bacteria in it, which is thought to be beneficial for the gut. Unfortunately, my experience (like most trials) has shown that it doesn’t help the majority of people. The lactose (milk sugar) is problematic for many IBS sufferers as well.

Still, it may be worth a try, and I agree with eating plain yogurt.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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“Youth is happy because it has the ability to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old…” ~ Frank Kafka

Kafka was an Austrian writer who was only 40 years of age when he died in 1924. He may, therefore, have been overly enthusiastic about the advantages of youth. However, his thought merits attention.

If we develop the habit of looking for beauty in everything, we might be surprised at the various places where beauty manifests itself and how often we can find it. This may not keep us from growing old but it should at least make growing old more enjoyable.

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In its latest World Tourism Barometer, the United Nations World Tourism Organization found that 1.184 billion tourists traveled outside their countries’ borders for at least one night in 2015. Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas all recorded around a 5 percent increase in international arrivals that year. Europe was particularly popular, perhaps hedged by a weaker euro against the American dollar and other currencies. The U.S. Travel Association says that direct spending by resident and international travelers in America averaged $2.7 billion a day.

Millennials may be leading the travel-enamored pack. The United Nations estimates that 20 percent of all international tourists, or nearly 200 million travelers, are young people, and that the millennial demographic generates more than $180 billion in annual tourism revenue. The U.N. also reports that millennials are more interested than older generations in traveling abroad as much as possible.

Infrequent travelers or those who have never traveled may not understand why heading to parts unknown is so appealing to so many people. The following are just a handful of reasons why travel is so enticing.

1. Engage the mind. Staying mentally active over the course of a lifetime promotes long-term health. Navigating unfamiliar places or reading a foreign language while sitting in an international country can engage the brain and get synapses firing. The Mayo Clinic reports that higher cognitive activity endows the brain with a greater ability to fend off brain pathologies, such as disease and dementias.

2. Connect with new people. Travel opens a person up to not only new experiences, but also new people. English poet John Donne penned the famous line, “No man is an island,” which underscores the importance of having friends and making new acquaintances. Research conducted by the University of Michigan found the act of talking with people in a friendly way can improve a person’s memory, suppress external and internal distractions, and encourage people to see things from another person’s perspective. It doesn’t hurt to broaden one’s social network, either.

3. Build confidence. Leaving one’s comfort zone can be a great way to bolster one’s self-esteem. Navigating cultural boundaries and overcoming those boundaries may be initially intimidating, but doing so can make a person more confident and more adaptable to change.

4. Develop opinions. Until a person visits a place in person, he or she only has third-party information to form opinions. Visiting a city or country for the first time can offer a more complete perspective.

Travel gives people the chance to rest, explore, meet new friends, and make lasting memories.

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AUSTIN HANCOCK’S MISSION TO HONOR A LOST TUSKEGEE AIRMAN: TheStoryofLelandPennington

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On February 8th, the Mendon Public Library welcomed aviation and military history enthusiast Austin Hancock, who presented a compelling talk on the Tuskegee Airmen of WWII, with a special focus on the remarkable and poignant story of Flight Officer Leland Pennington, a Tuskegee Airman from Rochester, NY, who went missing in action.

Hancock – a lifelong devotee to the restoration, flight, and preservation of historic aircra – has made it his mission to ensure that the stories of forgotten heroes like Pennington are not lost to time. A commercial pilot and certified flight instructor since 2017, Hancock says he’s “well on [his] way to becoming one of the lucky few who get to fly WWII era aircra ,” already having flown the Korean War L-16 “Grasshopper” liaison plane in Geneseo’s National Warplane Museum (NWM)’s annual airshow.

Hancock balances his aviation career with historical research, having created multiple databases that help museums and individuals organize and maintain critical historical information. His passion for WWII aviation has driven him to volunteer at the NWM since he was 12 years old. Today, he serves as a Museum Specialist, wearing many hats: pilot, tour guide, curator and aircra restorer, grant writer, public relations specialist, and board of directors’ advisor.

Hancock says, “Telling the stories of our past is something I find extremely important and truly a passion in my life.”

A er graduation from St. John Fisher College in 2015 with a Marketing degree and Museum Studies certificate, Hancock’s journey into Pennington’s history began with a simple Google search that led him down a path of discovery and remembrance. Seeing Pennington’s name listed as a Tuskegee Airman from Rochester sparked Hancock’s curiosity, setting him on a yearslong quest to uncover the aviator’s story.

Pennington flew with the famed Red Tails squadron, piloting a P-51B Mustang called “Lucy Gal,” named a er his wife. e aviator was declared Missing in Action on April 21, 1945, presumed to have crashed off the coast of Zadar, Croatia on an escort mission.

rough dogged research, Hancock connected with Pennington’s surviving family members, including half-sisters in New Orleans and a cousin in Western NY. ese connections blossomed into a heartfelt reunion in Niagara Falls, where distant family members shared stories and grief, finally united by the memory of Leland Pennington. With their blessing, Hancock turned what began as a research project into a mission: the Pennington P-51 Memorial, dedicated to building a full-scale, airworthy replica of “Lucy Gal,” Hancock says would “serve as a flying tribute to all those brave Tuskegee Airmen who paid the highest price to preserve our freedom during World War II.”

TUSKEGEE AIRMAN LELAND PENNINGTON

LELAND AND CREW CHIEF WITH P 51 POSSIBLY LUCY GAL

Hancock’s research led him to Dr. urston Gaines, a fellow Tuskegee Airman, who revealed they were classmates in Class SE-44-G. In a 2009 interview, Gaines recalled rumors that Pennington showed signs of appendicitis before his disappearance, likely succumbing before crashing in the Alps.

is insight gave Hancock a powerful sense of closure, though it also deepened the emotional weight of the story. “It felt as if I had traveled back in time,” Hancock reflected, “receiving the sad news about the loss of my fellow Airman.” Yet, this new information has fortified Hancock’s determination to honor Pennington’s memory, not only with the construction of the ‘Lucy Gal’ but through a larger educational mission.

e Pennington P-51 Memorial aims to do more than build an airplane; it seeks to bring history to life. Hancock envisions the replica Mustang as a centerpiece for a new Tuskegee Airmen display at the National WarplaneMuseum,whereitwillmotivate,educate,andcommemorate.

e aircra will participate in fly-in events and airshows, with narrated demonstrations of WWII-era flight maneuvers. It will also join the EAA Young Eagles program, offering young people their first taste of aviation and inspiring the next generation to take to the skies.

“WewanttotelltheRedTails’ storyandinspireotherstofly, justastheydid.”

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“We want to tell the Red Tails’ story and inspire others to fly, just as they did,” Hancock says, adding, “It’s really about telling the littleknown stories about aviation and World War II, about the ordinary people who were able to accomplish extraordinary feats.”

rough the Pennington P-51 Memorial, Austin Hancock is transforming his passion for aviation history into a living tribute – one that will ensure the legacy of Flight Officer Leland Pennington and the Tuskegee Airmen will soar for generations to come.

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January was not always the first month of the year. Earlier calendars, such as the Julian calendar used by the Romans, considered March the first month of the year.These calendars were based largelyaround weather and harvestschedules,andwinterwas considered to be a time without definitive months. Eventually, the calendar was expanded at around 713 BCEto include two additional months so it would equal a standard lunar year. Romans also were integral in giving the months their names,andsomemonthsgot their names from Roman mythology and the gods of that time, while others were named after prominent Roman emperors. January got its name from a Roman god named Janus, who was considered a god of transitions and beginnings. Janus was depicted as a two-faced god, which is appropriate in the present-day since January represents a time of saying goodbye to the old year and lookingaheadtothenew year.

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Get vocal on social Post pictures, tweets, and status updates of either the small business you own, or of yourself shopping at one, and be sure to use the hashtag #ShopSmall. Also write positive Yelp reviews for the small businesses you love and support. Sign up for local business’ loyalty programs – Does a local business have a customer loyalty and rewards program? Sign up for it –not only will you be supporting a local business, but you’ll get discounts and rewards for it, too.

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Going back to w k?

A small recent survey revealed that 51% of the retired senior respondents are considering going back to work, also known as “unretiring.” The reason, of course, won’t be a great surprise: They need to go back to work because the cost of everything is going up. The amount of money they’re trying to earn is $500 per month on average.

To be considered before you rush into unretirement:

-- If you’re collecting Social Security and are under full retirement age, your benefit amount might be reduced while you’re earning that extra income. After you reach full retirement age, you’ll be able to work and not have your benefit amount reduced.

-- Your full retirement age depends on your month and year of birth. See the charts on the Social Security website (www.ssa.gov) to determine your full retirement age.

-- If you’ve been retired, consider if you’re ready to make that adjustment to your life that returning to work would bring. It might make the difference between seeking a part-time job as opposed to working full time.

-- If you plan on going back to work and need to provide a resume, don’t use a resume you created years ago. Have a resume service do it for you, if possible.

-- If you do it yourself, don’t list everything you’ve ever done. Go back a maximum of 15 years and don’t detail your work history with every date. Instead, go for broad categories such as your experience, qualifications, skills and accomplishments in previous jobs. If you’re especially skilled with technology, be sure to say so. Leave out the dates of any degrees and awards.

For ideas and hints, search online for “resumes for seniors going back to work” or “resumes for retirees.” Look at the National Council on Aging (www.ncoa.org) for their resume writing guide and AARP (aarp.org) for information on writing a resume after the age of 50.

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Many Thanks to the East Bloomfield EMS, Canandaigua Ambulance and East Bloomfield FD. Last night my 83 year old neighbor suffered heart attack. His daughter started CPR immediately and Ontario County Sheriff Meek arrived with in one minute with an AED.and took over doing CPR. East Bloomfield EMS arrived two minutes after that and then 2 Canandaigua EMS ALS unit and East BloomfieldHolcomb FD. With their teamwork they restored a pulse and transported him to Strong Hospital alive. We are blessed to have such great volunteers available 24/7, 365. Great work!

Why all of a sudden are people hoarding eggs? Sure prices have risen due to the bird flu but all of a sudden they need to fill their carts with dozens and dozens of eggs? I go through 1 doz. eggs in 3 to 4 weeks. There are expiration dates. Because there’s a shortage, which is temporary, they need to hoard eggs before anyone else has a chance to buy. Then the store is forced to limit the amounts or just run out. Are you more important and couldn’t care less if you clean the shelf out leaving none for others? Remember the toilet paper hoarding? Remember the fights and screaming shown on TV? That was embarrassing and those who hoarded toilet paper should be embarrassed. Do you really need to hoard eggs?

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People need to put an end to those credit, insurance, vehicle etc. applications we all receive in the mail. They come pre-filled with too much information which can be stolen and used illegally. Scammers can use these to apply for a credit card just using what’s printed already and fraudulently apply under your name. Or use that information to sell to solicitors. Even minimal information can lead to wrong doings.

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In 1995, North Carolina’s General Assembly officially designates sweet potatoes as the state vegetable.

The best way to cook sweet potatoes is by frying and baking.

Sweet potatoes and yams are the same.

Sweet potatoes come in a rainbow of colors. Both the skin and flesh of sweet potatoes can be found in shades of orange, tan, red, and purple.

The juice of the red sweet potato is o en mixed with lime juice to make a dye for cloth in South America.

Sweet potatoes are not beneficial for fish.

Sweet potatoes like short and cold growing seasons.

Sweet potatoes are grown from seeds.

Sweet potatoes originated and were domesticated either in Central America or South America.

The largest producer of sweet potatoes in 2018 was China

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Dr. Rosemeire Santos-Teachout DDS, MS

“Brush your teeth and you will not have cavities.” at’s what we have heard as children and still entrusted in our daily health routine. However, there are people who follow this old advice and still manage to have cavities. On the other hand, believe it or not, there are people in this world who have never had a cavity. ey also have never worn braces, yet their teeth are straight. ey have strong, even jaws and healthy gums, and their breath is healthy.

Are you one of them?

I find that most children and adults who visit a dentist every six months don’t have as many cavity problems.

Dental care is said to be expensive, but patients whose children have less decay agree that prevention is much less expensive than treatments, and preventive orthodontics really save money.

I am a general dentist who belongs to the American Dental Association and Association of General Dentists. Members of these groups are the versions of primary care physicians, and they deal with a vast range of age group patients from as early as 6 months old to senior adults.

Most of the general dentists start evaluating patients at an early age and observe their development nto maturity. at said, we as general dentists see a child, detect and refer or correct problems before they have turned into major ones.

I can recommend five preventive measures that can help eliminate cavities in children and create healthy teeth and gums that will carry on long into adulthood.

1. Snacking in moderation: no more than 3 times per day taking into consideration that a sip of cola or orange juice or a bit of an apple or crackers is considered a snack.

2. Brushing at least twice a day (morning and bedtime with fluoride toothpaste).

3. Regular visits twice a year (every 6 months) to a dentist is a great preventive measure.

4. Getting fluoride through your water supply or through supplements.

5. Having sealants applied to the chewing surfaces of permanent teeth as soon as they come in.

Snack in moderation:

Saliva is a natural cleanser for the mouth, washing away food particles, bacteria and acides. But the individual who snacks throughout the day bombards their teeth with a constant supply of decay, and the natural cleansing process is never allowed to work. Dentists recommend therefore, snacking in moderation, not so much in terms of the amount of food as much as the number of times it is consumed during the day.

Long term myths about sweets have been destroyed by new research. For instance, candy and chewing gum are not necessarily bad for teeth, while so called “safe” foods such as fruits, breads and crackers can be quite damaging.

Another example: some candies, such as chocolate, actually inhibit plaque formation. Plaque occurs when food is left in the mouth and it gets degraded; some bacteria are able to produce acid in the presence of some food. Acid then makes areas susceptible to break down of the teeth which start the formation of decay.

It is known that cooked starches such as cereals, pretzels and cookies are the worst type of food for the health of your teeth.

On the other hand foods that stimulate saliva production are helpful in washing away acids and inhibiting cavity-causing bacteria from forming on the teeth. Dentists recommend that your child finish meals with peanuts and cheese which are buffers between the teeth and the acid. Chewing gum also stimulates the flow of saliva.

How about Brushing?

“Brushing twice a day - once in the morning and once at bedtime (especially BEFORE going to bed) has proven to be the optimum minimum amount.”Toothpaste is a good thing and does reduce decay up to 30 percent, but you won’t need a whole lot of it to do what you want it to. In an adult, a lot is not harmful, but in a child between 2 and 4, don’t put a big glob on the brush. Young children tend to swallow a lot of toothpaste, so they should only use a pea-sized amount.

Children should begin to brush from the moment the fist tooth comes in. And not just that, but floss daily as soon as their teeth make contact. By age 8 children should be brushing and flossing on their own.

How about Visits to the Dentist?

Your child’s pediatrician, usually, starts talking about oral care as early as 6 months. However, preventive care starts around 18 months when it can be started by receiving a cleaning and growth development assessment. is should continue every six months from then on.

Some research has shown good diet counseling, home care instruction, teeth flossing, check-ups every six months, fluoride, and sealants work for your children.

I believe that early trips to the dentist can save people small fortunes in time and expenses when it comes to orthodontics. With relatively simple procedures, dentists can correct teeth and jaw problems even before permanent teeth come in.

Not all crooked teeth are inherited. umb sucking, lip or fingernail biting, pacifiers and breathing problems such as asthma can cause malocclusions and jaw problems. Early visits to a trained dentist can recognize this early on. Sometimes, simple behavior changes early in a child’s life can prevent the need for braces in the teen years or later. Some dental appliances that may need to be worn as little as four months by a young child can have the same effects.

Upper jaw constriction in children is a very common finding for jaw problems and if carried on to adulthood, it leads to more comprehensive jaw problems, sleep apnea and crowding. But it can be corrected with a small appliance when a child is 5-9 years old and it takes 4-6 months to correct.

How about Fluoride?

It is proven that fluoride prevents tooth decay in two ways. First, it bathes the enamel of the tooth, helping to strengthen it from the outside. Second, it is absorbed in the bloodstream to strengthen the tooth from within.

I recommend fluoride supplements for children who live in areas that do not have fluoridation in their municipal water supplies.

Some research even recommends fluoride in babies, appropriate levels to help development of teeth beneath the gum to grow strong.

Newborn babies have 52 teeth in their mouth, 20 baby and 32 permanent for the most case. ey are in there growing and as you take fluoride at the right level, whether in water or as a supplement, they will strengthen. How about Sealants?

Sealants are a clear coat over the grooves on the biting surface of teeth. is coat can help to eliminate cavities if applied at the right time as most cavities in children occur on the biting surfaces of teeth.

For more than 25 years, sealants have been around. ey have been widely used by dentists in the prevention of cavities. ey can last 3 to 4 years or longer and can be replaced if they are wore off.

Dr. Rosemeire Santos-Teachout DDS, MS Vital Dental Professionals Dentist. She has provided superior and quality dental care to families for 25 years.