The transparent haze which rests upon the mountain-top at noon,— the calmness in the air, and the clearness of the sky, now have a most mysterious influence upon the heart. The “still small voice” of nature makes us thoughtful; and seems to invite us to think upon the swiftness with which our days are passing away. How often at such an hour, have I been startled by the beating of my own heart! And the sunsets of Autumn,—are they not gorgeous beyond description? more so than the brightest dreams of poetry?
~Charles Lanman, “The Dying Year,” 1840
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The National Institutes of Health notes that roughly 80 percent of people between the ages of 11 and 30 experience acne at some point. Various factors are believed to be related to the formation of acne, including genetics, an increase in sex hormones called androgens, and hormonal changes related to pregnancy or to starting or stopping the use of birth control pills.
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Insist that a mechanic be allowed to examine the car. One of the biggest risks of buying from private sellers is that such vehicles are rarely under warranty when put up for sale, and sellers likely won’t guarantee parts. That underscores the importance of having a vehicle thoroughly examined by a certified mechanic before buying it. Private sellers should have no issue allowing this, especially when buyers pay for the inspections. If sellers are unwilling to let mechanics inspect the car, look elsewhere for your next car or truck.
STAY SAFE IN BRIGHT DRIVING CONDITIONS
Weather often contributes to motor vehicle accidents. Snow, rain and other factors that compromise drivers’ vision can make driving hazardous, but there’s a dark side to sunny skies as well.
Glare from the sun can compromise drivers’ vision and lead to driving mishaps, regardless of drivers’ experience or skill level. The sun can pack a powerful punch any time during the day, but can be especially hazardous in the early morning sunrise and late-afternoon sunset.
A 2017 study published in the journal Medicine titled, “Life-threatening motor vehicle crashes in bright sunlight” looked at the risks posed by bright sunlight. Researchers found that the risk of a life-threatening crash was 16 percent higher during bright sunlight than during normal weather. Researchers concluded that bright sunlight may create visual illusions that lead to driver error, including poor distance judgement.
Plentiful sunlight is often a hallmark of spring and summer, but sun-blindness is a real concern for drivers. As anyone who has turned into blazing sun only to discover their windshield has been rendered opaque by sun glare can attest, driving on sunny days can be challenging. Unfortunately, the sun might create substantial glare during rush hour, making driving during these times more dangerous and accidents more likely.
Choosing Carpeting
Today, there are many different types of carpeting available. The following guidelines can make carpet shopping a bit easier.
Type of carpeting
There are many different types of carpeting, some of which are best suited to certain situations. For example, plush and saxony carpets are better in low-traffic areas. These carpets may show footprints and also vacuum tracks and dirt, but they’re higher on the comfort spectrum than other types of carpet. Berber, which is more flat and dense, helps mask stains and tracks. It is durable in high-traffic areas. Textured carpets like frieze are cut from fibers of different heights, so they mask stains and are also softer on the feet than berber.
Padding
It isn’t always necessary to purchase the most expensive or thickest padding. However, it is wise to pick a pad that matches the type of carpeting you’re selecting and one that aligns with how you plan to use the room. You may be able to go with a thinner pad in low-traffic rooms and beneath dense carpeting like berber. In high-traffic rooms, choose a thicker, more durable padding. Padding prevents carpet backing and fibers from coming apart over time. It pays to invest in a padding that will last as well.
Installation
Select a reliable carpet retailer and installer for your business. Competent installers will lay the carpeting in the correct manner so that it will look beautiful and maintain its durability for the life of the product.
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Cost: Conventional wisdom suggests it’s less expensive to do something yourself than to hire someone else to do it for you, but that’s not necessarily true of home improvement projects. Labor costs typically account for a substantial amount of professionally contracted projects, but homeowners can cut those costs by volunteering to do some of the simpler tasks themselves. In addition, contractors often purchase materials at a much lower cost than individual homeowners because contractors buy in bulk. So while labor costs might be lower on DIY projects, the cost of materials can offset those savings.
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DID YOU KNOW? According to the National Autism Association, autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability that affects the normal development of the brain in various areas. Those areas include social interaction, communication skills and cognitive function. Autism generally appears before a child reaches his or her third birthday, and the NAA notes it is diagnosed four times as often in boys than it is in girls. Roughly 40 percent of children with autism do not speak, but parents whose children speak between the ages of 12 and 18 months should know that such youngsters can still ultimately be diagnosed with autism. In such instances, the NAA notes that children lose the words they previously learned. Incidences of autism appear to be on the rise, though the reasons for that remain unclear. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of autism had risen to one in every 59 children by 2018. That’s twice as great as the rate in 2004, when the CDC reported one in 125 children were diagnosed with autism.
Trees may require pruning for a variety reasons. Storms may have damagedbranches,necessitatingapruning.Inotherinstances,treesmay 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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Homeowners often choose to save money and learn valuable skills by doing their own home improvement projects. These minor or major renovations are made much more successful by having the right tools for the job. Investing in good tools can be smart, but those tools are only effective if they are accessible and in good repair. Homeowners who emphasize taking care of their tools can make DIY projects that much easier and more rewarding.
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Serves 6 to 8
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pounds apples, peeled, cored and cut into thick slices
1/2 cup honey, preferably sage honey
1/2 cup white wine
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
Fresh sage sprigs for garnish
1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apples, turn the heat to high and sauté until they begin to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes. If some are getting too well done, remove them and place on a plate while the rest continue to cook, then return them to the skillet when all are done.
2. Reduce the heat to low and add the honey, wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water. Cover and allow to cook until the apples are tender but still firm; you don’t want them to turn into applesauce.
3. Serve this in a bowl, tuck in a couple sprigs of fresh sage from your garden, and tell your guests all about sage honey.
MOMENTS IN TIME
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* On Sept. 25, 1789, the first Congress of the United States proposes 12 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, and sends them to the states for ratification. Ten were ratified and are known as the Bill of Rights.
* On Sept. 24, 1968, CBS airs the first episode of the pioneer newsmagazine show “60 Minutes,” which would become the longest-running prime-time show in American television history. The first episode featured coverage of the Richard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey presidential campaigns.
* On Sept. 23, 1992, Manon Rheaume becomes the first woman to play in men’s North American pro sports leagues when she takes the ice for the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning in a preseason game.
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The article about The Enduring Legacy of Oliver’s by George Cassidy Payne was one of the best pieces I’ve ever read!! Made me tear up as I felt all the nostalgia he worked to help us feel and consider the importance of “sweet memories.”
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We recently visited the Communication Technologies Museum in Bloomfield. It was so interesting seeing and learning about the many means of communication. Early radios, record players, telegraphy and more, including an actual Voice of America station. Thank you to the docent who spent time explaining about all the displays. This museum is definitely worth visiting.
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My heart is so heavy right now. With all the division in this supposedly United nation, why can’t people live and let live, take care of each other, treat each other with respect and dignity, pay their fair share so the lowest among us doesn’t perish so that all may enjoy the beauty and wonders of the world we get to share? Please, folks, please try to do your part. Little things add up. Little changes, movement toward equity and respect is monumental. Otherwise, I fear what this world will come to.
Not enough handicap parking
There is absolutely not enough ambulatory handicap parking anywhere. I just watched a young man about in his thirties, get out of his car and dart inside the store. He was power walking all through the store, grabbing his groceries and definitely in a hurry. He did the same when walking out. He definitely did not have an ambulatory problem. We went in and left at the same time; he had a cart full of groceries and I had two things. He saw me watching him so he looked at me and said yeah you’re not handicapped (Elderly with several spine surgeries ). My point is perhaps he had a mental handicap, BUT HE WALKED WELL. We need more parking spaces for ambulatory handicap. You know it’s hard to WALK in and out of the grocery stores and establishments. You have to also account for the people who use Grandma’s handicap tags. And we know that happens. Something needs to be changed where there are more handicapped spots for the ambulatory difficulties!! Please consider that somehow.
Drink more fluids. Drinking more fluids is one of the easier things people can do every day to reduce their cancer risk. The American Cancer Society recommends individuals consume eight cups of water per day, but millions likely fall far short of that amount. That’s unfortunate, as research presented at the American Association for Cancer Research International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research in 2011 found that high fluid intake was associated with a 24 percent reduced bladder cancer risk among men. In addition, a separate study funded by the Strauss Institute and published in 2020 in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that women with breast cancer consumed less water and total fluids than women who did not have breast cancer. The researchers concluded more investigation into the link between drinking more water and reducing breast cancer risk is necessary, but noted that drinking water is harmless, convenient and beneficial to many aspects of health.
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Man Waiting for Hip Replacement Is Torn Between Surgeons
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is 72 years old and on a waiting list for a hip replacement due to severe osteoarthritis. The surgeon he was referred to is quite young, has been performing anterior minimally invasive hip replacements for five years, and does about 250 per year.
Originally we had asked to be referred to a different surgeon who has 30 years of experience, but we were told that older surgeons, although very experienced, do not do this procedure. Instead, they tend to do what they were initially trained to do, which includes cutting through muscle and tendon to access the hip. Apparently this causes a lengthier recovery period.
What are your thoughts on this? -- D.M.
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ANSWER: In general, I do not recommending telling a surgeon which specific type of surgery to perform. You place yourself in the surgeon’s hands and expect to be treated to the best of their expertise.Depending on your particular issues,one type of surgery may be better than another, but only a surgeon can decide this.
I reviewed the published literature on minimally invasive surgery versus conventional surgery. Not everyone is a candidate for the minimally invasive procedure. There are some benefits to the minimally invasive surgery such as less postoperative pain, reduced hospital stay, and less blood loss.
However, there has been no consistent benefit shown for infection rates and complications such as dislocation or fracture near the prosthesis. There also isn’t evidence of any revision of the procedure.Some studies have suggested a higher rate of nerve injury with the minimally invasive procedure.
Since there are some short-term but no proven long-term benefits to the minimally invasive procedure, I advise you to find a surgeon you trust and listen to their recommendation for the right procedure in your husband’s case.
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a couple issues with my bladder and a sleep aid. I am an 81-year-old male in fairly good health. I have a difficult time getting back to sleep after getting up to empty my bladder. My solution for this was to take a melatonin tablet after each trip back to bed. This seemed to help.
However, I researched melatonin online and found that some people, my wife included, can get nausea and stomach cramps from using it. While this does not happen with me, I’m wondering if taking 3 mg per night could be harmful to me, given the reaction my wife gets. -- J.T.M.
ANSWER: Although melatonin is generally safe, it can cause some side effects. In addition to the stomach cramps, people have reported vivid dreams or nightmares, short-term depression, dizziness, and headaches. A few people find the medication helpful enough that they are willing to live with these side effects, but many people will give up and try a different treatment for sleep.
A.If melatonin isn’t causing you any side effects, then it is likely safe for you. Many people use melatonin, and although long-term safety has not been proven in trials, it is increasingly unlikely that any long-term adverse effects haven’t been discovered.
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By Matilda Charles
Know the Signs of Senior Abuse
Sometimes it takes watchful eyes to keep seniors safe. Whether it’s physical, emotional or financial abuse, or any other kind, those who come in contact with seniors can look for signs that all is not well. In banking, if you spot a senior who seems distressed and who repeatedly takes large sums of money out of an account (or changes his or her routine), that senior might be a victim of abuse or a scam. (Seniors, don’t use the drive-up teller window. Go inside so staff can get to know you. Sign a new signature card every six months so your handwriting sample is current.)
If you spot personality changes in a senior, the cause might be physical -- or it might be a result of abuse. Ask what’s going on. If a senior who used to dress immaculately is now wearing the same clothes for days in a row, ask. If a senior is no longer as sociable or doesn’t participate in previous activities, ask. If you spot bruises or injury, ask.
In a caregiver or hospital situation, you might see lack of care or physical abuse. A neighbor who’s had relatives move in might suddenly change his or her routines. At home, the senior might be denied food or medicine or mail.
If you want more information to help seniors, go online to the National Center on Elder Abuse (ncea.acl.gov) or call 855-5003537. Learn about the signs of abuse and what you can do when you suspect it’s taking place. Check eldercare.gov, or call 800-6771116. You’ll find information on getting help for housing, in-home services, long-term care, nutrition ... and abuse. Seniors, if you think you’re being abused in any way, call the police. You don’t have to put up with abusive treatment.
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Essentially, autumn is the quiet completion of spring and summer. Spring was all eagerness and beginnings, summer was growth and flowering. Autumn is the achievement summarized, the harvested grain, the ripened apple, the grape in the wine press. Autumn is the bright leaf in the woodland, the opened husk on the bittersweet berry, the fruit of asters at the roadside.
Small businesses and happiness might be linked. A 2019 survey from Guidant Financial and the online lending marketplace LendingClub found that 78 percent of small business owners rated their level of happiness as an average of eight on a scale of one to 10 (10 being the happiest).
Enriched: Foods that are labeled as “enriched” have had nutrients added to them to replace those that were lost when the food was processed.
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.
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Puppy training 101: Basic commands
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m bringing home a 2-month-old puppy soon. And as I get my apartment ready, I also want to start her training right away. What do you recommend? -- Francine J., Jacksonville, Florida
DEAR FRANCINE: Congratulations! Sounds like your new puppy will get a great start. Basic obedience training is the foundation of all your puppy’s training. It can improve behavioral issues or stop them before they start. It keeps your puppy safe, because she’ll respond to you -- very important if she slips her leash outside or tries to nab something from the kitchen counter.
The six most important commands are:
Come: Your dog should stop whatever she’s doing and immediately come back to you.
Sit: Your puppy should sit calmly on your command. Down: Your dog should lay down on their stomach, head up and alert.
Stay: Your dog should remain sitting (or laying) once you place them in that position.
Heel: Directs the dog to walk next to you -- not ahead, behind or darting off to the side.
Leave It: Commands her to drop and move away from any object.
As you start her training, remember:
Keep training sessions short but frequent. Puppies’ attention spans are super-short because they are still exploring their new world. Plus, they tire quickly.
Potty break first, then training. A puppy can’t concentrate on commands when she has to go.
Create a routine. Each day, train your puppy in a familiar, safe spot. Keep treats handy. Soft, puppy-appropriate treats given when your puppy does anything right. Cut them into very small pieces so they don’t eat too much.
Online training guides are very helpful. Search specifically for basic obedience training tutorials. I also recommend group or private puppy training sessions with a local trainer.
Anesthesia: One of the main differences between a dental cleaning for a person and one for a pet is the use of anesthesia. According to Kulshan Veterinary Hospital, pets do not willingly open their mouths to give veterinary dentists access to perform cleanings. Anesthesia ensures that the animal will remain still and the vet can remove any plaque and tartar that has built up. If a tooth needs to be extracted, sedation ensures that will go smoothly.
Billie showed up on our farm about a year ago, and is the sweetest cat we’ve ever had.
e family of the late Sid Horgan would like to express their deep appreciation for the outpouring of people who have offered such kindness, support and messages of sympathy and comfort in our bereavement. We especially wish to thank Falcone Funeral Home and Father Scottson Brentwood for helping the family honor and remember Sid’s life and contributions to the LeRoy community.
ank you to the LeRoy Fire Department and the Village of LeRoy staff for honoring Sid’s service as a volunteer firefighter, fire chief, and Mayor.
e Horgan Family,
Linda, Kevin, Dan, Holly, Sara, Ava, Trevor, and Elaina
THINGS PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CREATING WILLS
Pets: Some people prefer to use their will to also dictate guardianship for their pets and to leave money or property to help care for those pets. However, pets do not have the legal capacity to own property, so one shouldn’t gift money directly to pets in a will.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Getting out and about is a vital component of many seniors’ daily lives, but it’s important that aging men and women recognize how much exercise is healthy for them. The Department of Health & Human Services notes that adults need a mix of physical activity to stay healthy.That mix should be a combination of moderate-intensity aerobic activities, which can include golfing, swimming and even gardening, and muscle strengthening activities like weightlifting that make the muscles work harder than usual.The DHHS recommends adults combine 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week with at least two days of muscle-strengthening activities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that these guidelines are safe for individuals who are 65 and older, generally fit and have no limiting health conditions. Individuals who do not fit that criteria should consult with their physicians before beginning a new exercise regimen, as it’s possible that they could be putting their health at considerable risk if they attempt to follow guidelines designed for people who are generally fit. It’s also important that healthy seniors avoid overdoing it in regard to exercise.Though the DHHS suggestions are the minimum recommendations, going too far beyond those guidelines without first consulting a physician could increase seniors’ risk for injury, illness or even death.
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Which fall traditions in Western NY are you most looking forward to this year?
- Picking fall produce at local farms
- Watching football (local or national)
- Visiting wineries or breweries for fall flavors
- Fall foliage drives in the Finger Lakes - Local harvest festivals
- Halloween events and haunted houses
Poll ends 09-23-2025
Poll ended 09-16-2025
With the national season starting with an exciting game for local fans, what are you most looking forward to with the start of the 2025 football season?
20.0% Cheering on local college/ high school teams
20.0% Gathering with friends and family for game days
60.0% All of the above
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1. MOVIES: What was the name of Ron Burgundy’s dog in “Anchorman”?
2. LITERATURE: The middle school student Greg Heffley is the protagonist of which book series?
3. SCIENCE: What is the Abyssal Zone in the ocean?
4. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the island of Aruba located?
5. TELEVISION: Which city is the setting for the series “Breaking Bad”?
6. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the fear of colors called?
7. ANATOMY: What connects muscles to bones?
8. U.S. STATES: Which state is home to the Badlands National Park?
9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the sixth president of the United States?
10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is September’s traditional birthstone?
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Potential of becoming full-time in the future.
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Starting date: January 5, 2026
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80 Munson Street, LeRoy, NY 14482
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* On Sept. 18, 1793, George Washington lays the cornerstone to the United States Capitol building. It would take nearly a century to complete, as architects came and went, the British set fire to it and it was called into use during the Civil War.
* On Sept. 19, 1969, President Richard Nixon announces the cancellation of the draft calls for November and December. He reduced the call-up by 50,000 men as part of his program of turning the war over to the South Vietnamese.
* On Sept. 20, 1973, in a highly publicized “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match, top women’s player Billie Jean King, 29, beats Bobby Riggs, 55, a former No. 1 ranked men’s player. Riggs had boasted that women were inferior, and that even at his age he could beat any female player. King beat Riggs 6-4, 6-3, 6-3.