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Refresh Your Home for Spring Reorganize cluttered areas If a room (or rooms) in your house are in disarray, start by reorganizing those often-used spaces to give them a like-new look and feel. Begin by removing everything from the room - including the furniture, if you’re ableand separate your belongings into boxes or piles based on what you plan to put back in the room, move to another location and throw away or donate. Once you’ve cleaned the space, resituate the necessary furniture then place items you’re keeping back in their places in tidy fashion so they’re easy to locate.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21 9am-6pm
Congratulations, CLASS OF 2025
but graduates and their families can choose to buy their own. Paper invitations are more personal than digital alternatives. Paper invitations also give the impression that the ceremony will be formal.
LORETTA R. HOBART NEWARK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 2025
RUSH-HENRIETTA HIGH SCHOOL
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Congratulations, graduates! Your hard work paid off, and we’re excited to see where you go from here.
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EXPERT ADVICE FOR COLLEGE-BOUND GRADS
“What separated me from the masses was ‘connecting’ with a faculty member. I didn’t even know what the possibilities were until he laid out a ‘roadmap’ and showed me a few shortcuts to get there. When my confidence was shaky, he reminded me that I could do it.” - Graduate, University of Michigan.
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DID YOU KNOW?
According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 15,000 people were treated for fireworks injuries in emergency rooms in 2020. In addition, injuries and deaths from fireworks increased by 50 percent between 2019 and 2020. Forty-four percent of those injuries were burns,30 percent involved the hands and fingers and 22 percent affected the head, face and ears. USCPSC data also indicated that 15 percent of injuries affected the eyes.The majority of injuries (66 percent) occurred around the July 4th holiday, but it’s important that individuals exercise caution whenever they celebrate with fireworks.And those precautionary measures should remain in place when using sparklers,which the USCPSC indicates caused 900 injuries in 2020.
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FREE HOME ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS
The PathStone Weatherization Assistance Program is available for income-eligible households in Monroe County located outside of the city limits.
(Family Features) Here are three things you can do to help protect your mobile devices and your identity: Password protect your device. A recent study by Javelin Strategy and Research found that even though many smartphones are being used to handle sensitive financial information, only 33 percent of smartphone owners password-protect their devices. If your phone falls into the wrong hands, you could make it very easy for someone to access your personal information and steal your identity.
Review your social network privacy settings. It’s not just advertisers taking advantage of the personal information you include on your social network sites. As the use of social networking continues to increase, it’s expected that the use of malware will rise, too. Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to steal information and money. So you need to review your privacy settings frequently, be careful of what apps you install, and never “friend” someone you don’t know.
Consider getting extra protection. There are a growing number of tools available to help you monitor and protect your identity as well as restore your name and credit, should your identity get stolen. For example, Mobile Rhino is a specialty insurance program that not only insures your device, but also offers an Identity Monitoring Service that alerts you of any changes that could indicate someone else is using your information.
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The Rochester Red Wings, founded in 1899, now recognized as the oldest continuously operating sports franchise in North America below the major league level, has been affiliated with four MLB clubs over the years. With the 2025 season well underway, What are you most excited about this season?
- Watching top prospects develop
- Family-friendly promotions and theme nights
- Post-game fireworks and entertainment
- Rivalry games and big matchups
- Ballpark food and drinks
- Hopes for a playoff push
- All of the above
- None of the above
Poll ends 06-24-2025
Poll ended 06-16-2025
With the number of U.S. high school graduates projected to steadily decline through 2041 according to the College Board and Lumina Foundation, what do you think will be the biggest impact on American society?
22.2% Shrinking workforce and economic slowdown
33.3% Strain on Social Security and aging population support
5.6% Changes in housing and urban development
38.9% All of the above
STATISTICS SHOW JUST HOW BIG SMALL BUSINESS IS
Hundreds of thousands of new businesses are started each month, with Yahoo! reporting that about 543,000 entrepreneurs open a business in a typical month.
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Trees may require pruning for a variety reasons. Storms may
damaged branches, necessitating a pruning. In other instances, trees may have outgrown their yards, overpowering the landscape.
Autumn and winter, when trees largely go dormant and fallen leaves make it easier to see the branches beneath, may be prime times to prune. Pruning during the dormant period also minimizes sap loss and stress to the tree, and can help cut down on the growth of fungi. In addition, insects are less likely to be problematic during the colder months of the year.
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Honoring Old Glory
How to Handle Our Flag With the Care and Respect It Deserves
Proper Folding Technique
Follow this folding technique once the United States flag is lowered from its mast or mount:
1 Begin by holding the flag at waist height between two people parallel to the ground.
2 Fold the lower striped section of the flag lengthwise, up and over the blue field of stars.
3 Fold again, bringing the folded edge up to meet the open top edge. e blue field of stars should now be visible facing outward.
4 Bring the striped corner of the bottom folded edge up and over to meet the top edge in a triangular fold.
5 Turn the outer point of the triangle inward to align with the open top edge.
Display Guidelines
• e flag should be displayed in public only from sunrise to sunset, unless it is illuminated during darkness.
• e flag should not be displayed during rain, snow and wind storms, unless it is an all-weather flag not prone to damage.
• On Memorial Day, the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon. e flag may also be flown at half-staff to honor a newly deceased federal or state government official by order of the president or governor.
6 Continue this triangular folding pattern along the entire length of the flag.
• When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the blue field should be uppermost and to the flag’s own right (the observer’s le ). e same guidelines apply to a window display: the blue field should appear on the le to observers viewing it from the street.
• e flag should never be displayed upside down, unless to convey distress or great danger.
• Dirty, ripped, wrinkled or frayed flags should not be used. An American flag that is worn or damaged beyond repair should be retired in a respectful manner.
7 If a tail remains, fold it neatly into the remaining open fold.
Disposal Etiquette
Flag Retirement Ceremonies
8 Folding is complete when the flag is in a triangular shape with only the blue field visible.
e U.S. Flag Code states that “ e flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” e American flag is an important and sacred symbol, and flag ceremonies are carried out to dispose of retired flags in a respectful manner. Burning a flag in an undignified manner constitutes desecration.
• Many state and county government offices and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts have flag disposal boxes outside of their buildings. Police stations also o en collect flags for disposal. American Legions, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and other organizations may collect flags as well. Ceremonies are most o en conducted on June 14, Flag Day.
• If a flag ceremony drop-off location is not available, anyone can hold a flag retirement ceremony, provided it is conducted in a respectful and dignified manner. Flags may be ceremoniously folded and burned in compliance with local and state fire codes and ordinances, or folded and buried in a wooden box. Flags made of synthetic materials that could be potentially hazardous if burned may be recycled through flag companies or various organizations. For more information, visit nationalflagfoundation.org/etiquette.
Sources: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense, National Flag Foundation
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POOL SAFETY ESSENTIALS TO LIVE BY
Install other barriers. Barriers, alarms and pool covers can save lives and prevent access to pool water when the pool area is not in use.
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CITY OF HENRIETTA NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Notice of Formation of 1477 Jefferson Henrietta LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/11/2025.
Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to 1477 Jefferson Henrietta LLC: 26 Mill Plain Rd., Danbury, CT 06811.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
DID YOU KNOW? A study from the Gap Year Association found that 77 percent of students who take a gap year do so between high school and college. Parents may not know how to react when their soon-to-be or newly minted high school graduates bring up the idea of taking a gap year,but additional findings from the GYA’s “National Alumni Survey” might inspire parents to look at gap years more positively. For example, the survey, the findings of which were based on the responses of hundreds of American and Canadian citizens who had taken gap years in the past, found that 98 percent of respondents indicated their gap years helped them develop as a person, while 96 percent felt their gap years improved their self-confidence. In addition, 84 percent of respondents felt that they acquired skills to be successful in their careers during their gap years. Perhaps of most interest to parents of high school students contemplating gap years is that 73 percent of survey respondents felt their gap years increased their readiness for college and 57 percent said their gap years helped them determine what they wanted to study in college.
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.
WHEN YOU SHOP LOCAL, YOU INVEST IN MORE THAN JUST A PRODUCT –YOU INVEST IN YOUR TOWN!
• Local businesses reinvest in our town. A significant portion of every dollar spent at a locally owned business stays in the local economy, supporting jobs, schools, public services, and community projects.
• They create jobs. Small businesses employ our neighbors, friends, and family members, keeping our community strong and thriving.
• You get personal service. Local shop owners know their customers, offer expert advice, and take pride in their products. No automated customer service, just real people who care!
& Strengthen Our Community
• Unique finds, not mass-produced goods. Local stores carry one-of-a-kind, handcrafted, and locally sourced products that you won’t find at big-name retailers.
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By Sam Mazotta
Treating pet sunburns and heat injuries
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I took my German Shepherd “Maximilian” for a walk at lunchtime today. Since we got back, he’s been limping and whining. I don’t see any debris on his paws, but the pads on his front paws feel hot. Did he burn them somehow? -- Greg B., Tampa
DEAR GREG: From his symptoms, it’s very likely that he burned his pads on a hot sidewalk or street. You’ll need to treat them quickly; first aid is straightforward for this injury.
-- Fill a shallow bowl with cold (but not icy) water. Gently submerge your dog’s paws in the water -- you may need to do one at a time and give him treats throughout the process -- for 10 to 15 minutes. (If he doesn’t tolerate the water bowl at all, wrap each paw in a cool cloth instead.)
-- Wash his paws with cool, soapy water or disinfect carefully, and pat them dry immediately.
-- Put clean socks on his paws so he doesn’t lick them, and encourage him to rest.
Check Maximilian’s paw pads every few hours. If you see any sign of broken skin, blisters or infection, or if he is still limping tomorrow, take him to the vet for further evaluation and treatment.
Burnt pads can happen very quickly in the summertime, especially in southern states. Walk dogs in the early morningbeforesunriseorjustaftersunsettominimizethis risk, or keep them on the grass and away from pavement during the day. Booties provide some protection, but can’t always stop heat transfer to paws. After each walk, check their pads and wrap in a cool cloth for a few minutes, if they feel warm.
Monitoring: Throughout the procedure, a pet’s vital signs are monitored and IV fluids are administered to keep the animal comfortable and safe.Before the pet is brought out of anesthesia, dental x-rays also may be taken to check for problems not visible to the naked eye.The pet also will be monitored after anesthesia in the recovery room.
FROM MODEST BEGINNINGS TO WIDE OPEN SPACES:
Bridges for Brain Injury Offers Community and Purpose Through Animal-Centered Therapy
BY KATRINA M. RANDALL
“The participants have impressive knowledge about the animals. They have such interesting stories. And of course, seeing the animals is a cool bonus.”
RONALD MENDOLERA
When Mandy Weber began participating in the Bridges for Brain Injury day program 15 years ago, she was shy and reserved. Today, she’s a confident advocate for animals, sharing her passion through wildlife presentations and by helping care for more than 30 species that reside at the organization’s Farmington headquarters.
Founded in 2008, Bridges for Brain Injury serves adults with traumatic brain injuries and physical disabilities across Monroe, Ontario, Livingston, Wayne, Seneca, and Yates counties. e nonprofit began in a modest Canandaigua office park with a mission to offer purpose, support, and independence – outside of nursing homes. Now, its structured day program serves about 30 adults.
e team at Bridges has always dreamed of having a place of their own that would give them space to help more adults with traumatic brain injuries find purpose and community. ey realized that dream with the purchase of a 25-acre former horse farm in Farmington. Just down the road from their current location, the new space will enable them to expand services – not just for the 30-plus species of animals they care for, but also for the people at the heart of their mission.
Sara Saylor, the organization’s wildlife education program director,says,“It’sverypeacefulandcalming,anda eratraumatic brain injury, that kind of feeling is very important.” Once the farm is ready, they’ll be able to accommodate more participants and animals.
At Bridges for Brain Injury, animals play an essential role in therapy. One of the organization’s signature programs is Wildlife Rockstars, a wildlife education program led by participants, who travel to libraries, nursing homes, schools, 4-H camps, and campgrounds to teach about the animals they care for and share their personal journeys as brain trauma survivors.
Program stars include a Eurasian eagle-owl named Ozzie (“definitely a hit or a hoot,” Saylor jokes), a pale fox named Chewy, an armadillo called Digs, and a rotating cast of toads, rabbits, snakes, tortoises, chinchillas, and guinea pigs. Last year, they gave 130 presentations, and they have already booked 135 for 2025.
Weber, who especially enjoys caring for the cavies, says, “I think my favorite part is seeing the kids smile and having the kids bring the artwork they do. Seeing them light up when they’ve never seen a certain animal before, seeing an animal that’s new to them.”
WILDLIFE ROCKSTARS IN ACTION
in Wildlife Rockstars, they can say ‘I presented to 80 people about animals,’ or ‘Today I brushed our rabbits,’ or ‘I went outside and walked a goat.’ It gives them something to be proud of. It’s a very powerful experience – it’s very rewarding.”
While animals are a significant part of the participants’ day, they also go on outings, enjoy cra s or brain activities, and once a week, they venture into the community, such as their recent visit to Mrs. Brake’s Spices, where participants learned to cook.
Participants may want nothing to do with physical therapy at home, Saylor says, “But when they come here, they don’t see it as therapy. ey are brushing rabbits, scooping poop, washing dishes. ey are able to do all the mobility-type things, so it’s like therapy in disguise.”
Once the new farm is fully operational, participants will care for and learn from a wider variety of farm animals, while enjoying an expanded range of handson activities. e organization is currently working with an architect to design purpose-built facilities, while renovations are underway on the existing house. Oncecomplete,thehousewillbeavailableforbirthday parties and community events. An education center,
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AtarecentUnitedWayDayofCaringevent,volunteers helped the organization with weeding, mowing, and raking leaves at its current headquarters. ey were also able to see the farm and help clean the new house. Ronald Mendolera, an engineer with L3Harris who volunteered for a second year, is impressed by the program’s impact, saying, “ e participants have impressive knowledge about the animals. ey have such interesting stories. And of course, seeing the animals is a cool bonus.”
Saylor hopes that once the farm becomes their new headquarters, it will allow the organization to reach and support more people. Traumatic brain injuries, she explains, o en affect not just the individual but the entire family. She says, “We tend to see a lot of families fall apart a er an injury like this. So, we become their family.” By deepening their ties to the community, the organization also aims to raise greater awareness and understanding of traumatic brain injuries.
Saylor adds, “We’d like it to be a place you can walk around our pond, see the animals, hang out with participants, and share stories. I just hope it’s a place everyone wants to be.”
BRIDGES FOR BRAIN INJURY WILDLIFE ROCKSTARS
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Using Supplements To Lower Heart Risk Isn’t Backed By Evidence
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had a CT scan, and my score was 184. My cardiologist put me on 40 mg of Lipitor, which I reluctantly took for three weeks until I developed severe pain in my feet and hands. I stopped taking it, and the pain went away.
I’m a 64-year-old male in excellent shape.I’m currently taking a chelation supplement, vitamin K2 (MK-7), and red rice yeast with CoQ10. Do you have any suggestions for the treatment of my issue? -- A.D.
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ANSWER: I’m sorry to say that I disagree with all of your choices. Lipitor is a reasonable choice for the prevention of heart attacks and strokes in a person at an increased risk, such as a 64-year-old man with a coronary calcium score of 184. (I can’t give a better assessment of your risk without knowing a lot more about you, such as your blood pressure and cholesterol.)
Muscle aches are not uncommon with statin drugs like Lipitor, but research has shown that in most people with muscle or joint aches who take statins, the medication is not the underlying cause. (In one study where a person didn’t know whether they were taking a statin, the symptoms disappeared. In another, a person who changed from a statin to a placebo every two months was very likely to have no more pain on the placebo than they would on the statin.)
Nonetheless, there are other statins that might not cause pain, as well as alternatives like ezetimibe and bempedoic acid, which do not increase the risk of muscle aches and have been proven to reduce heart risk.
A recent large trial on chelation using powerful intravenous infusions did not show any improvement in hospitalizations for heart disease, heart attack, stroke or death compared to a placebo. I don’t recommend an unregulated oral supplement.
Although people who take menaquinone-7 (also called vitamin K2) have a lower heart disease risk than those who don’t, a randomized trial to prevent calcification of the aortic valve found no benefit. I did not find a trial showing that treating people with vitamin K2 led to a reduced heart risk.
Red yeast rice contains the same active ingredient as the statin drug lovastatin, but at such a low dose that cholesterol levels were not substantially lowered in a recent trial. CoQ10 has been repeatedly shown to be no better than a placebo at reducing statin side effects.
In addition to medication therapy, it’s important not to underestimate the effects of a healthy, plant-based diet and regular moderate exercise.
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.
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Fairport Public Library
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According to the American Osteopathic Association, one in five teenagers will now experience some form of hearing loss. That rate is roughly 30 percent higher than it was 20 years ago.Though various factors have contributed to that increase, the AOA notes that many experts believe an increased use of headphones among teenagers is partly to blame. Listening to headphones at high volumes for extended periods of time can lead to lifelong hearing loss for children and teens. Parents can encourage children and teenagers to listen to music at reasonable levels when using their headphones, and one effective way to control volume without sacrificing sound is to use over-the-ear headphones instead of earbuds. The Cleveland Clinic notes that over-theear headphones are generally more effective than earbuds at cancelling outside noise. That allows over-the-ear headphone users to listen to music at lower volumes, which can significantly reduce their risk for noise-induced hearing loss.
In winter I get up at night And dress by yellow candle-light. In summer quite the other way I have to go to bed by day ~Robert Louis Stevenson
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. MOVIES: What is the title of the first James Bond film?
2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the color of the “black box” that records an airplane’s performance?
3. TELEVISION: What is the theme song for the long-running sitcom “All in the Family”?
4. LITERATURE: What is the name of Ron Weasley’s family home in the “Harry Potter” series?
5. GAMES: How many dice are used in a game of Yahtzee?
6. SCIENCE: What does a mole measure in chemistry?
7. MYTHOLOGY: What is the Greek god of darkness called?
8. FOOD & DRINK: Which type of liquor is traditionally used in a gimlet?
9. ASTRONOMY: How many moons does Saturn have?
10. CHEMISTRY: What is the chemical symbol for gold?
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3. “Those Were the Days.”
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• FISHER STEREO SYSTEM including a CD Player in a cabinet w/glass doors. Pittsford. 585-749-7335
• Old KNIFE COLLECTOR MAGAZINES from early ‘70s – ‘90s. Pittsford. 585-749-7335
• Several bags of PELLET STOVE PELLETS. Pick up. Lima. adamsclan@rochester.rr.com
• STORAGE BIN, 17” D x 15” W x18” H, used for pet food. Also, VINTAGE MILK CAN. Canandaigua. steelsanta@aol.com
• Three PINE TREES 6-7’ tall. Dig up and remove. Leicester. 585-519-2782
• Large and medium size ADULT PULL UPS. Two bags and a box of them. michaelcdat@netzero.com
• RASPBERRY BUSHES and STRAWBERRY PLANTS. Brockport. 585-637-5922
• YOGA MAT. Never used. Brand: Ignite. Text is best. Ogden. 585-747-8452
• WOODEN SWING SET. Two swings, slide and still rings. You disassemble and pick up, Newark. 315-483-6847
• Sealy CRIB MATTRESS, Restonic twin mattress. Smoke free, pet free home. Retsof. Text 716-352-1248
• McPherson COMPOUND BOW. Left-hand. Real Bark Camouflage. 20” Draw. Never Used. Call or Text Don. Canandaigua. 585-944-1984
• 4-person CANVAS TENT. Caledonia. 585-703-9626
• Vintage Revere Model 85, 8 mm MOVIE PROJECTOR and 3’ x 4’ SCREEN. Pick up, Canandaigua. Text Carol 585-469-4221
• Large FARM TRACTOR TIRES for strength training workout. Approx. 100-150 lbs. You pick up/transport, Avon. 585-764-9769
• QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS/BOX SPRING with metal frame. Very good condition. Cannot deliver. Avon/Caledonia area. estiecamm@gmail.com
• Five used VINYL DOUBLE HUNG WINDOWS 32”x 45”, full louvered closet doors, four two-footers, one three-footer. Geneseo. 585-880-8944
• TAX CD - 2017 Intuit TurboTax Premier CD in original packaging. Excellent condition. Will mail. Email if interested. Churchville. jclare01@rochester.rr.com
• FURNITURE: 3-piece (Sofa, Loveseat, “Snuggle-Chair”) burgundy power-reclining living room set. All seats recline. Minor tear in one sofa armrest that is easily fixed. West Henrietta. bb@bluedolphinsolutions.com
• MUSIC CDs, heavy-duty FOLDUP CAMPING CHAIR, and HANDHELD VIDEO GAMES. 585-415-8513
• SD 760 Smith Corona ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER in good working condition. Rjc264@aol.com
• 78” x 35” WOODEN DOOR. michaelcdat@netzero.com
• POKEMON CARDS. Ryanslabs31@gmail.com
• LABEL MAKERS and SHOPPING BAGS ON WHEELS. 585-507-8788
• GREEN WEBBING for old fashioned lawn chairs. cuestick99@hotmail.com
• PUPPY SUPPLIES – Bowls, leash, dog bed, medium dog crate, etc. 585-200-4393
• RHUBARB PLANTS. 585-352-4689
• WHEELCHAIR and an ALUMINUM WALKER w/little wheels. 585-243-2173
• Two gas operated PUSH MOWERS in good condition. 585-415-8513
• MOBILITY SCOOTER. 585-519-6242
• PET ITEMS: Cat Litter, Cat Food, Advantage or Frontline, Dog Food. holdfort@rochester.rr.com
• ATV or DIRT BIKE - gas powered. Running or not. Call or text 315-576-1278
• Small TABLE & two to four CHAIRS. 585-236-0426
• Any type of HISTORY MAGAZINES, all ages and shape. Will pick up. 585-755-3195 (lv. msg.)
• BOOKS of any type. 585-530-0609
• Used TUBA. Three or four valves. 585-301-6589
• Gallon-sized PLANT POTS. Any material, any color. The more the better. Can pick up. chimic801@gmail.com
• AIRSOFT GEAR in good condition. 585-645-2618
• WEBER GRILL, gas or charcoal. ATV or DIRT BIKE, gas powered, running or not. Call or text 315-576-1278
Dog Barking!
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ank you for noticing
A big thank you to all who observe and honor the handicap only parking signs. I realize the empty ones are so tempting for a quick stop, but thank you for leaving them to those facing challenges every day.
Excellent Hometown Story!
What a fantastic article in this week’s Penny Saver (Hometown Stories column about Geneseo’s Young At Heart Club), and I just want to thank [the writer]. It’s excellent and the article is a blueprint for every village in the county or your readership area of what they should be doing for their seniors. Thank you, Suzie!
To the neighbor who very immaturely shouted out of their window when my dog was barking, “Dog barking!”, maybe next time you have an issue with my dog you can come to my door and discuss it with me. Let me be clear, there are at LEAST 10 dogs within the surrounding homes, all of them bark, that’s what dogs do sometimes. I do not leave my dogs outside for hours on end, let alone 24 hours a day/365 days a year like some people, and if they are enjoying the outdoors it’s within the lawful timeframe and isn’t violating curfew. And if they do seem to be barking excessively for whatever reason, I responsibly bring them back indoors. I have a hunch on a few of you it could’ve been. Depending on which one, with the amount of screaming, yard tools and recreational vehicles, or even your own dogs barking, you have some nerve. I don’t play about my dogs. You picked the wrong neighbor to shout at.
Second Opinions
Is this the new “norm?” Your Doctor advises a second opinion. You try to get one but unless you’re registered as their patient, they won’t even talk to you. Then they wonder why our health system is under such scrutiny.
How do I work out without working up a sweat and stay cool at the same time?
TRY SWIMMING!
The main four styles of swimming are breaststroke, swimming buddy by following the maze!
FUN FACTS
Elephants are accomplished long-distance swimmers. Elephants can swim up to 20 miles a day and they use their
Orcas are the fastest swimmers. Orcas are the fastest
SENIOR NEWS LINE
By Matilda Charles
Avoiding Falls
The numbers are shocking: Per the CDC, one in four seniors age 65 or older experience falls each year. That’s 25% of seniors. Of those, 37% suffer an injury that either keeps them from their normal activities for at least a day or that requires medical care.
Per the map accompanying that CDC article on falls, several states exceed that 25% average -- by a lot.
When it comes to deaths, falls are the number one cause of injury-related deaths among seniors, and the numbers are grim.
The reason for all the falls varies. We might have a physical condition that affects coordination. We might be taking a drug that causes dizziness. We might be wearing shoes that aren’t good for sturdy walking.
We need to do everything we can to avoid being a victim of fall injury.While there are several factors we can’t do anything about, there are other things that are under our control.
For example,increase the number of lamps in your home,and turn them on to make sure there are no dark areas. Have one of the lamps controlled by the switch at the door.
Keep clear paths around the house and don’t let magazines or newspapers stack up on the floor next to your recliner. Don’t let phone or electrical cords drape across walking areas.
Get rid of small area rugs.
Have someone install grab bars in the shower, and use an anti-slip mat.
Ask the senior center about creating a class on exercises to increase balance and strength, or even a falls prevention seminar. Or check YouTube online for videos.
Get your eyes checked every year and your prescription upgraded if necessary.
To learn more about avoiding falls, go to either the CDC (cdc.gov), the National Council onAging (ncoa.org) or Mayo (mayoclinic.org) websites and do a search for fall prevention. (c) 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
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