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DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with stage 4 high-grade ovarian cancer in September 2024. I underwent a major surgery in March after the tumor shrank. I see a top doctor at a renowned hospital, and I trust him. I went through seven rounds of chemo with three different meds. I handled it well as I am very fit and 64 years old. I am now on maintenance medications (Avastin and Lynparza). My numbers are going up. I know my prognosis isn’t good, but I try to live my best life. I have a lot of different things to look forward to (marriages, grandbabies, etc.).
I have many friends who keep suggesting ivermectin as a treatment. (These people are also anti-vaxers.) I don’t fall into this group of people as I believe in modern medicine and have trusted my doctor. So, my question is: What are your thoughts about this treatment, and what have you heard about it within the medical community? -- L.N.
ANSWER: I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis,but I congratulate you on your good attitude. The treatment for ovarian cancer has changed dramatically in the past few years. There are many treatments, and although they are often not able to cure cancer, they can keep cancer at bay -- sometimes for many years, even decades. Having an important life event to look forward to is important to maintaining a good attitude.
As far as ivermectin goes, there is a small possibility that it will turn out to be a useful treatment for cancer. I have read some preclinical studies that suggested some benefit. However, no studies that were done on actual people have proven it to be useful for any type of cancer so far. Many promising treatments turn out to be failures after the initial clinical trials.
There are people who feel that there are hidden treatments for cancer and that there is a massive conspiracy to keep successful cancer treatments from being used. Having known many doctors and research scientists who unfortunately died from cancer themselves, I can assure you that this isn’t the case. Many scientists across the globe are working hard to find new treatments, and every year brings incremental benefits.
Ivermectin is the most recent “miracle treatment” that I have heard about. I can recall easily at least a half dozen miracle treatments in the past 20 years that haven’t turned out to be useful. Some of these are not only useless but are actively harmful. While ivermectin is generally safe when dosed appropriately for its indication of treating parasites, it can be dangerous at high doses.
I respect the use of alternative treatments to manage the symptoms that are caused by cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. However, people who rely on alternative treatments for treatment of their cancer do not do as well as people who are getting the best care that modern medicine currently has to offer.
I recommend that you thank your friends for their advice and tell them that you trust your medical team and will follow what your doctor recommends.
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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.
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HOW TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR VETERANS
Millions of people make considerable sacrifices to protect the freedoms of their fellow citizens. According to the Pew Research Center and data from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Census Bureau, there are currently more than 18 million living veterans in the United States.
e term “veteran” refers to a person who served in the active military, naval, air service, or space service and was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. In the U.S., there are actually five types of protected veterans, according to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. Under VEVRAA, a veteran may be classified as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran.
Veterans deserve respect and admiration all year long, but also get their own holiday each November. Veterans Day celebrates veterans’ patriotism and willingness to sacrifice and serve. is Veterans Day, people can consider these eight unique ways to honor the veterans in their community.
Attend events: Organize or participate in local Veterans Day celebrations, such as parades and ceremonial events.
Get involved with veterans’ affairs: Support veterans by volunteering with organizations that assist them, such as the VA, local veteran’s groups, VA hospitals, or charities dedicated to veteran services.
Petition for veteran speakers: Reach out to schools, scout troops or other groups and arrange opportunities for veterans to share their stories and contributions. Learning about the sacrifices these men and women made can heighten individuals’ appreciation for veterans.
Support the families of veterans: Reach out to veterans’ families, who also must make sacrifices and concessions. Anything from shopping, babysitting, doing chores, or making a meal can help the families of veterans.
Make a donation: If finances allow, make contributions to reputable charities that provide services for veterans like those that offer mental health counseling or job placement services. If there isn’t a charity that fits with your vision, begin one.
Hire veterans to work: If you are a business owner or hiring manager, consider hiring veterans for open positions at your company. It can be challenging to reenter the workforce a er service, so make it known that your firm welcomes veterans.
Offer personal acknowledgements: Take the time to speak to veterans and thank them for their service. If possible, when dining out, ask the server if you can pay for the meal of a veteran who also is dining that day.
Don’t forget the fallen veterans: Although Memorial Day is designed to honor those who lost their lives through military service, people still can honor the fallen veterans on Veterans Day by sharing stories or placing flags at veteran cemeteries.
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HOW TO SUPPORT STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THE ARTS
Research local performing arts schools. Children who exhibit an especially strong interest in the arts may benefit from enrolling in a school that specializes in performing arts. Such schools may be open to kids as young as five and extend all the way through high school. Some performing arts schools require prospective students to audition or apply. Arts high schools still offer instruction in core academic subjects, but parents should explore each school’s curriculum before deciding if a given school is right for their children.
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October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came,— The Ashes, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The sunshine spread a carpet, And every thing was grand; Miss Weather led the dancing; Professor Wind, the band.... The sight was like a rainbow New-fallen from the sky.... ~George Cooper (1840–1927), “October’s Party,” c.1887
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BY GARY THOMAS & SUZIE WELLS
e BUM Players of Brockport have returned with what was once an annual event: their audience-participation “whodunit” murder mystery. Kupkake Karnage, cowritten by Mari Miceli and Turk omas, offers an evening of fun and intrigue, as in years past. Proceeds from the show benefit the Kiwanis Club of Brockport and its many charitable programs.
is has always been an event looked forward to with much anticipation by followers of the BUM Players. It was a Brockport tradition for about 20 years, growing out of the now-defunct Seymour Library series once performed by the also defunct Brockport Community Players. All but one of the mysteries in that long-running series were written by a member of the BUM Players, with the majority penned by omas.
Following the COVID pandemic, the troupe made its comeback with Homicide for the Homeless in autumn 2021. But as they prepared to present Kupkake Karnage the following year, several longtime cast members withdrew, forcing the group to cancel for the first time. Subsequent years brought similar challenges, with new recruits dropping out. omas says, “ is year, we resorted to placing a paid ad seeking actors in the Pennysaver, which proved very fruitful, allowing us to finally produce this show.”
Abriefsynopsisof KupkakeKarnage: echaracters,who all work for or are connected to K&K Kupkake Kakery & Kafé, gather for the announcement of the winner of the prestigious county-wide Cupcake Challenge Bake-Off. Because of the use of a special secret ingredient, K&K cannot keep up with demand for their cupcakes. Hoping to win a top-of-the-line Blodgett DFG-100 Bakery Oven to expand production, the Kupkake sisters enter the competition, but the awards ceremony takes a dark turn with a murder. It’s up to the “amateur sleuths” in the audience to solve the case.
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ONE OF OUR FAVORITE SETS SWAMP DUCK HUNTER SHOOTS ANGEL.
KUPKAKE CAST - STANDING: PETER CONNELL, BERNADETTE SAGE, MARCY MICELI, CALEB RICHARDSON, PAUL KIMBALL, KNEELING: STEVE RICHARDSON, TURK THOMAS
FALLEN ROCK ZONE: KIM CORCORAN
MARCY MICELI
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With its blend of veteran talent, fresh faces, and a tradition oflaughterandmystery,theBUMPlayers’latestproduction promises to bring back the spirit of community theater that has defined Brockport’s Halloween season for decades. Behind the Scenes with the BUM Players
e BUM Players’ founder and leader, Turk omas, established the group in 1990 a er studying eater Arts at SUNY Brockport. With nearly 60 years of experience in both community and professional theater, omas has guided the troupe through countless productions. In addition to their murder mysteries, the BUM Players have presented an annual full-length comedy each spring since 1997. When the group grew dissatisfied with purchased scripts, omas began writing their own comedies in 2017.
“I am extremely proud of the BUM Players and their work over the years,” omas says. “Despite a low budget and small space, we have built sets that rival any larger groups’ efforts. And the acting and technical expertise are always top-notch. I am somewhat discouraged by the inability to attract new blood. As our core ages out, it seems nearly impossible to attract younger folks to carry on the torch. It’s sad to think that the BUM Players may be no more in the not-too-distant future. But until then, we’ll keep cranking out high quality products as long as we can.”
Mari Miceli, co-writer of Kupkake Karnage, has been with the BUM Players for over a decade. She says, “Having no
actual acting training or experience, it was a leap into the unknown for me, but a great experience. Besides acting, I have tried my hand at directing a couple of our spring comedies. We have so much fun in rehearsals we are certain it will translate over to the audience! We consider ourselves just a group of ‘oldies but goodies’! And we are always looking for new talent of any age!”
Among returning members is Bernadette Sage, who last appeared in the 2014 mystery Fallen Rock Zone. Recently retired, she now has more time to devote to community theater and says, “ ese shows are a very entertaining, affordable, and wonderful community experience. I am so happy to be part of this fun event and hope to be in many more of these productions.”
Newcomer Peter Connell responded to the ad for actors. Having retired from federal service, he wanted to return to something he loved in his younger years, saying, “ ey are one of the best, if not the best, player groups with whom I have been involved. ey are professional, friendly, dedicated, and just a fun group. I hope I can rise to the standard they’ve set for quality performances in the community.”
e troupe’s most senior member, Charles “Chuck” Edwards, 83, has been an invaluable part of the troupe for over 20 years, acting in a wide range of roles and contributing behind the scenes, now preparing crime scene photos and PowerPoint for Kupkake Karnage.
e group also thanks longtime members Steve Richardson, “technical wizard and jack-of-all-trades” who helps keep productions running smoothly, and Paul Kimball, one of the original members from the Seymour Library days who continues to help with acting and technical work.
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Contrary to popular belief, cats can be trained. Although they’re not likely to be as motivated by praise as dogs, cats can respond to food treatsparticularly something soft and smelly. However, that may take some practice as, according to Petfinder, cats are less instinctively driven to work in partnership with humans. But those tasty treats may inspire them to stay and come and even use a toilet in lieu of a litter box.
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My little Sheltie, “Gabriel,” loves going for walks outside, but he starts shivering after about five to 10 minutes and we have to turn around and go home. He’s really active, so I don’t understand why he can’t stay warm. Can you help? -- Joseph in Grand Rapids, Michigan
DEAR JOSEPH: Little dogs are bundles of energy, but that’s often not enough to defeat Mother Nature and stay warm outside when the cold winds of winter are blowing.
Dogs regulate their temperature through their skin, and they tend to lose a lot of heat this way. That’s great in the summer when they need to cool off, but a handicap for many breeds in the winter. Huskies and other large dogs with double-thick coats and lots of energy can stand bitter cold better than smaller dogs with single coats. And, as PetMD puts it, small dogs have a lower surface area to volume ratio than big dogs. Internally, they don’t hold onto heat as well. So they get cold much faster.
A cold injury can be quite serious for dogs of any size, so prevention is essential. Once the temperature drops below 60 degrees,your dog should be wearing a sweater on outside walks. If it’s windy or rainy, a water-resistant shell is best. Booties will protect a small dog’s paws from cold sidewalks, and later, as winter closes in, from ice, salt crystals and snow.
And don’t think that big dogs are off the hook! Owners of larger dogs need to put them into a sweater or coat and booties during the winter, too. Remember, their paws are making contact with the cold pavement and they’re losing heat steadily, just like small dogs
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Today my husband sent me a photo of a very kind stranger who stopped in front of our house (Scottsville) to leaf blow an enormous amount of leaves for us. Thank you kind sir for your kindness and generosity! A reminder that in today’s crazy world, yes there are still people who take the time to brighten a stranger’s day!
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On October 1st, 2025, Sharon’s husband and puppy were involved in a car accident in Byron. Everyone involved in the accident was unharmed, thankfully, and the Leising’s wanted to extend their upmost gratitude for everyone who stopped to help. Also, a big thank you to people who helped find Lucy (puppy) after the accident. Thank you to the community and everyone involved for all the help and kindness!
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On Solar Farms
Someone else here talked about them being upset about the solar farms popping up, and I have something to say in regards to that. Do you know where we have plenty of open space that wouldn’t look any worse if we put a solar farm there? The air space above cars in huge store parking lots. It would conserve space and not take up extra land that could be used in so many better ways. Be mad that our legislators and local governments won’t do that instead of insisting people say no to solar. They’re doing what’s easiest for them and not what’s best for our community and the integration of solar into it.
Why Is is Acceptable Now?
It’s honestly frustrating to see the double standards that still exist—especially when it comes from people who are supposed to set an example. There’s a school board member in our district who freely posts politically charged and borderline unacceptable comments on social media. And yet... nothing. No consequences. No accountability. What happened to professionalism? What happened to representing all students and families, regardless of political background? In the past, others have been ostracized or pushed out for expressing their views—even when they were respectful and constructive. But now, because it’s someone in power, we’re just supposed to look the other way?
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By Matilda Charles
Finding Food
I recently learned a few things about my local food bank that I didn’t know. Maybe your food bank has these services as well.
The local food bank has a mobile pantry that goes to the senior housing building once a month for seniors who can’t get out to the regular weekly location. While they don’t carry a large variety on the van, they do have some of most everything, including canned and boxed foods, coffee and tea, some meats in a small freezer, dairy and bread.
They’ve just started home delivery in the area, right in time for winter. For this a senior needs to sign up in advance and have their doctor sign a form saying yes,they could benefit from having food delivered instead of having to go out on icy roads to make a pickup. The sign-up form also has a place to list any allergies and preferences, so the box of food is a bit customized.
Our local food bank isn’t the only one in the area. Churches and towns sometimes have their own. See www.gsfb.org/food-map and put in your ZIP code for locations near you. In my area I discovered six additional food bank locations I knew nothing about.
Look into the senior food box program. Once a month participants in the program have a box of food delivered. Find contact and income eligibility information by doing an internet search for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program in your state.
Then there is Meals on Wheels, where prepared food is delivered to seniors who have trouble cooking for themselves. They often have low sodium and diabetic meal options. Depending on your location, there might be a small fee for the meals.
If you need food, don’t give up. It’s out there and you can find it. There are more food sources than you might imagine.
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Does Your Family Have a Fire Escape Plan? (Family Features) When a home fire occurs, you have very little time to get out. A working smoke alarm doubles your chances of survival, yet more than twenty percent of American homes are without them. Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs teamed up to address this problem by providing vital fire safety information to families. Make a Plan Installing smoke alarms on every level of the home and developing a plan of escape can give your family precious minutes to get out and get to safety. Draw 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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In Memory Of Lester H. (Terry) Chapell
10/15/1946 – 9/20/2025
Terry passed away a er a lengthy sickness, with his loving wife, Darlene, at his side.
Predeceased by Vivian Beyer Chapell and his parents, all of Byron, NY and survived by children, omas Chapell and Cheryl Huhn, both of Byron.
Terry and Vivian were founders of the Southwoods RV Resort, located in Byron, and will be missed by all past and present campers who have camped at Southwoods for many years, some since its founding.
A memorial service has been scheduled for Terry on November 24th at Cypress Greens, located in Lake Alfred, Florida, where Terry and Darlene have lived since his retirement.
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e Genesee County Public Defender is seeking a full-time Legal Clerk-Typist and a full-time Assistant Public Defender for our Family Court division. For additional information, please visit these Genesee County websites: www.geneseeny.gov/Jobs/Legal-Clerk-Typist-HELP-Programat-Public-Defenders-Office or www.geneseeny.gov/Jobs/Assistant-Public-Defender Applications are completed online. Resumes for the APD position can be sent by mail to Jerry Ader, Public Defender, Genesee County Courts Facility, 1 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020, or by email to the Public Defender, jerry.ader@geneseeny.gov.
Any questions, please contact our Office Manager, Jamie Amburgey, at 585-815-7815.
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1. ASTRONOMY: When was Pluto reclassified as a dwarf planet?
2. ACRONYM: What phrase does the acronym URL stand for?
3. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Dodecanese Islands?
4. MUSIC: Which country music star threw the javelin in college?
5. TELEVISION: Which character on the series “Bridgerton” admits to being Lady Whistledown, the pseudonym of a gossip writer?
6. MATH: How many degrees are in a circle?
7. MOVIES: What was the name of actor Henry Fonda’s last movie?
8. ANATOMY: In human beings, what is the condition called polythelia?
9. FOOD & DRINK: Which celebrity chef had a specialty food store called “The Barefoot Contessa”?
10. CHEMISTRY: What metallic element has the highest melting point?
ANSWERS
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Penelope Featherington.
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Tungsten (W).
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