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HOW TO KEEP KIDS SAFE ON HALLOWEEN
Opt for face paints over masks: Medical masks may still be worn by some families as precautions against COVID-19. However, when it comes to Halloween costumes, face paints are preferable to masks and other face coverings. Masks tend to limit visibility, which can lead to kids tripping and falling, or even not being able to see cars or other pedestrians. Follow safety instructions when using face paints around the eyes and mouth.
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1. GEOGRAPHY: Which U.S. state is the only one that borders on two oceans?
2. LITERATURE: Which famous author used the pseudonym Richard Bachman early in his career?
3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the national animal of France?
4. MATH: What is the sum of the interior angles in a triangle?
5. HISTORY: Who was the first American president to win a Nobel Peace Prize?
6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?
7. ACRONYMS: What does the computing acronym API stand for?
8. MOVIES: What is the name of Elle Woods’ Chihuahua in “Legally Blonde”?
9. MUSIC: Which musical instrument has 88 keys?
10. TELEVISION: Which television sitcom character is famous for saying, “Did I do that?”?
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Repair bald spots. Summer exacts a toll on lawns in various ways, and even homeowners with green thumbs may end up with a lawn filled with bald spots come September. Autumn is a great time to repair these bald spots. Lawn repair mixes like Scotts® PatchMaster contain mulch, seed and fertilizer to repair bald spots, which can begin to recover in as little as seven days. Before applying such products, remove dead grass and loosen the top few inches of soil. Follow any additional manufacturer instructions as well.
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If your home has a chimney, chances are you have not used it since last winter. During that time, the chimney has likely accumulated some dirt and grime, and may even have served as home to some uninvited critters. As the season for fireside chats approaches, have your chimney serviced by a professional so it’s ready for use and you are not greeted by some unwanted guests upon lighting your first fire.
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The two major types are the TWO-toed and THREE-toed sloths.
Their closest relatives are anteaters and armadillos.
Sloths spend their lives in the TROPICAL RAIN FORESTS
They munch on leaves and twigs.
Sloths can swim three times faster than they can walk on land.
Their ability to slow their heart rates to one-third its normal rate, gives them the ability to hold their breath for a whopping 40 minutes underwater.
Sloths are NOT pets.
They can live anywhere between 10 and 30 years! A SLOTH’S FUR HOSTS A VAST ECOSYSTEM OF MOTHS, BUGS, AND ALGAE — WHICH TAINTS THEIR FURS GREEN AND IS USED AS CAMOUFLAGE IN THE TREES.
Although sloths have peaceful demeanors, wild sloths can be aggressive and bite very hard.
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Apple Brie Bites
5 ounces Brie cheese
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Servings: 24
1/2 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
Heat oven to 400 F. Grease mini muffin pan.
Press seams of puff pastry sheet together. Cut sheet into quarters then each quarter into six pieces.
Use rolling pin to flatten each piece of pastry into square shape. Place one square into each muffin cup.
Put 1/2 teaspoon brie, 1 teaspoon apple butter and 1/2 teaspoon chopped pecans into each muffin cup.
Bake 13-15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Man With Pacemaker Must Be Careful Around Induction Stovetops
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband has a pacemaker. We have an induction stove, and his cardiologist was uncertain if it was safe for him to use it. So, he does not cook on the stovetop and stays clear of it when I am cooking.
Is it safe for him to use at least the back burners? When I am out of town or just not home, he is afraid to use the cooktop. I feel like at least the back burners should be at a sufficient distance to be safe. Do you know if it would be safe for him to use? He is 5 feet, 5 inches tall. Thank you. -- V.S.
ANSWER: Induction cooking stoves use powerful electromagnets to create a magnetic field. Inside the metal of your cookware, this creates electronic currents, which dissipate heat through electric resistance. However, this powerful magnetic field can also “tell” your pacemaker to turn itself off or change its mode of activity. This is why it’s important to avoid strong magnetic fields when one has a pacemaker.
For an induction stovetop, the recommendation is to stay 60 centimeters (2 feet) away from the device while it’s turned on.This doesn’t mean that he can’t use it at all, just that he shouldn’t be touching the pot continuously and should be using the back burners, which will likely keep him the requisite distance away.
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My oncologist tries to type out his own notes from my office visit, but I think that he copies and pastes info from old notes. My history with him is very long and detailed (MRIs, CT scans, lab results, etc.). In addition, notes from all my hospital stays for chemo are there.
After my last office visit, he scheduled me for an MRI but made no mention of any change in medication. I read his notes on the app and noticed there was an order for a new medication that was sent over to my pharmacy. It was for procarbazine, which I took as part of my chemotherapy in early 2024.
It was a mistake, but it was very upsetting. I had to make several phone calls to get it straightened out. So, if people have access to online notes, please make sure that you are looking at the most recent information. -- M.D.
A.ANSWER: Having the ability to read your physician’s notes is, in my opinion, a very good thing. Correcting mistakes is probably the most important reason why. One study found that 25% of doctors picked up an important mistake in their record based on patient feedback.
Procarbazine, by the way, is an extremely powerful chemotherapy drug and would never have been dispensed by the pharmacy without confirmation from your doctor. In the hospital, there are multiple layers of protection to make sure that the right person gets the right dose of the right medicine. It wouldn’t be given out lightly.
Reading your doctor’s note hopefully gives a person some insight into a doctor’s thought process and may help people understand why their doctor made the recommendations that they did. Occasionally I have people who ask to change their medical records. This isn’t allowed, but a note can be made about what the mistake was so that the information can be corrected.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Rush Fire District in the Town of Rush, County of Monroe, State of New York, will hold a Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting to vote on the Budget for 2026 on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Rush Fire District’s Building located at 1971 Rush Mendon Road, Rush, New York. All meetings of the Board of Fire Commissioners are open to the public.
is notice is being publicized and posted in accordance with the provisions of Section 104 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York by order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Rush Fire District.
Dated: Rush, New York, October 17, 2025
Catherine Stappenbeck, Secretary Rush Fire District
Black cats are symbolic of Halloween. Black cats appear in decorations as well as Halloween folklore. Many cultures harbor superstitions about black cats - feeling they represent either good or bad luck.
The little smalltown things really matter! Last week, Livonia Postmaster, Rebecca Kemp, saved a local man, Howard J.’s life. Howard went to the post office daily to pick up his mail, and last week, when Rebecca noticed Howard had not picked up his mail for a few days, she took it upon herself to stop over to his house in the village. When she got there, the door was open and she could see him on the floor, not moving. She quickly called 911 and emergency personnel found him severely dehydrated and barely cognizant. Evidently, Howard took a nasty fall and since he lived alone and did not have his phone nearby to call for help, he lay there for a few days until Rebecca came to check on him. Knowing he had no family, she even took time off the next day to visit him in the hospital. Rebecca without a doubt saved Howard’s life and is clearly watching out for the community! Thank you!
Everyone, check on your neighbors. Let’s all watch out for each other!
Great People
I had two flat tires in Brockport today. I am so very grateful to the couple who stopped to help while on their walk, and a HUGE thank you to the police officer who helped me while I waited for the tow truck, then the service center for their understanding and help during my situation! It is very much appreciated!
I made a mistake
After a particularly stressful trip to [local town] one evening, when everything was just going wrong, I made a mistake. At the main traffic light, I saw the car next to me pull forward and assumed the light changed and I started to drive. I realized my mistake with the first car’s horn. At that point, I had no recourse but to remain in the intersection until I was free to move. However, a man in a truck was unforgiving and remained in front of me, leaning on his horn, screaming/cussing at me and waving his arms. I don’t know what he expected me to do. Until he moved, I was stuck. I felt stupid, embarrassed, and anxious. I wish people would stop being so angry and have a little consideration for mistakes. I’ve never claimed to be perfect and never met someone who was.
Kennel in Village?
When we moved here 18 years ago, we had no idea the village would become a kennel. There are now at least ten dogs on one street. Only one of the owners does the right thing. They are well controlled. The rest of the owners let their dogs bark incessantly, non-stop. If you are going to have dogs that is fine, but they need to be trained and controlled. To force neighbors to listen to them constantly bark is wrong on many levels.
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ROCHESTER’S TRAILBLAZING ENGINEER
Kate Gleason
BY CHELSIE WELLS
Catherine Anselm “Kate” Gleason was born in November 1865 in Rochester into a working-class Irish immigrant family. Her father, William Gleason, owned what would become a very successful gear-cutting firm. From her earliest years, Kate was determined to carve her own path in a male dominated industry.
When her older half brother died of typhoid around 1877, 11 year old Kate asked if she could help her father in the machine shop, which at the time was a modest foundry on Brown’s Race. Soon she was preparing bills for the work and by age 14 had become treasurer and bookkeeper of the family enterprise, even as a high school student.
In 1884, she became the first woman to enroll in the Mechanical Arts program at Cornell University, though she never earned a degree. When her father realized he could not afford to replace her in the Rochester shop, she was called back. She later took classes part-time at the Sibley College of Mechanical Engineering and
Mechanic Arts and later at the Mechanics Institute that later became RIT, where she continued both her education and her role in the family business.
Byhertwenties,Katehadbecomethesecretarytreasurer and chief salesperson for Gleason Works. She was one of the first Americans to take machine tool sales into Europe, securing orders in England, Scotland, France, and Germany, which was a pioneering global expansion done from Rochester’s shop floors.
Gleason also learned to use a so er public persona to her advantage, taking advice from Susan B. Anthony, who was a friend of her mother. She selected extremely feminine outfits, including dresses and hats, believing clients would remember her by attire as much as engineering savvy.
By 1913, internal tensions led to her departure from Gleason Works. Her brother Andrew told the family one of them had to leave, and Kate chose to go, believing her broader vision might find greater freedom elsewhere.
KATE GLEASON CREDIT AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
Once free from the family firm, Kate became Receiver for a bankrupt tool company in 1914, guiding it back to profitability within a year and a half, which was a remarkable feat in Rochester’s business community. en, in 1917, she took the helm of the First National Bank of East Rochester, becoming the first woman to lead a U.S. national bank with no prior family ties to banking.
ere,sheturnedherattentiontohousing:shelaunched Concrest, a planned concrete housing development of around 100 modest homes for working families in East Rochester. Kate developed a method of poured concrete construction that was both fireproof and affordable. Homes sold for no more than $4,000 each at the time, and many still stand today as testament to her engineering and civic vision.
In 1918, Kate made history as the first woman elected to full membership in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), a milestone for both her and Rochester.
Kate took her ideas further. In the 1920s, she led building projects in Sausalito, California, advised the rebuilding of Berkeley a er a fire, purchased property in South Carolina to develop artists’ housing, and even helped rebuild a French town a er World War I, bringing engineering and philanthropy together on an
international scale.
Yet Rochester remained her base: Susan B. Anthony became a mentor. Anthony famously called Kate “the ideal businesswoman of whom she had dreamed,” and Kate hosted Susan for her 86th birthday in Rochester in 1906.
On January 9, 1933, Kate died in Rochester of pneumonia and was buried in Riverside Cemetery. She le an estate of approximately$1.4 million,with large bequests for Rochester institutions, including the library, parks, employees, and Rochester Institute of Technology.
Decades later in 1998, RIT named its College of Engineering the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, makingitthefirstengineeringschoolinAmericanamed forawoman,recognizingbothherfinancialsupportand her pioneering example. On RIT’s Henrietta campus today, Kate Gleason Hall and a bust in the hallway commemorate her name. e Kate Gleason Award, established by ASME in 2011, continues to honor women engineers, echoing Kate’s trailblazing path.
Kate’s personal motto, possum volo (meaning “I can if I will”) guided her entire Rochester career. She defied expectations, entering engineering education before most women, steering a complex family manufacturing business globally, then re-inventing herself in banking, construction, and philanthropy, all while grounded in her hometown.
Her concrete houses still shelter families in East Rochester, her philanthropy continues through RIT and city institutions, and her example continues to inspire women’s paths in engineering. Even her letters, discovered and digitized by Rochester institutions, reveal a woman both playful and determined, managing finance, business trips, and local commitments with equal finesse.
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* On Oct. 18, 1867, the U.S. formally takes possession of Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than 2 cents an acre. Russia sold its Alaska territory to the U.S. rather than risk losing it in battle with a rival such as Great Britain.
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The bright summer had passed away, and gorgeous autumn was flinging its rainbow-tints of beauty on hill and dale.
~Cornelia L. Tuthill, “Virginia Dare: Or, the Colony of Roanoke,” 1840
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According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, with 51% of consumers planning to dress up in costume. If you dress up for Halloween, do you prefer:
- A classic costume, such as witch, ghost, skeleton
- A pop culture costume, representing a movie or TV character, superhero, celebrity
- A funny/punny costume, such as inside jokes, meme-inspired, or wordplay theme
- An animal or nature theme
- A costume of a mixture of multiple of the above
- Something else
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Poll ended 10-14-2025
TikTok (an app for creating and sharing short videos) began in China as "Musical.ly", an app for lip-synching and dance videos. It later became the app we now know as TikTok in the US. Have you ever used TikTok?
21.4% I use TikTok frequently
7.1% I used to use TikTok, but no longer 71.4% I have never used TikTok
HALLOWEEN AND TRICK-OR-TREATING
Come October, people across the United States and various other countries participate in a tradition that has been around for some time. Trick-or-treating, which involves costumed children going door-to-door in the neighborhood asking for candy, is a staple of fall. While the exact origins of Halloween and trick-or-treating are hard to pin down, historians believe that Halloween came from a holiday known as Samhain, which ancient Brits and Celts once celebrated in recognition of the onset of winter. During Samhain, revelers believed that the world of the gods and ghosts was open and that these beings played tricks on the mortals. In turn, mortals lit bonfires and wore costumes so they would be unrecognizable to the ghosts. Unlike the lighthearted activities of today’s Halloween, ritualistic sacrifices and other more sinister events also took place 2,000 years ago on Samhain. Once Christianity took root in formally Celtic locales, the tide of Samhain celebrations turned and a focus was placed on celebrating the holy and dead in more meaningful ways on All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (November 2). In fact, Halloween, which comes from All Hallows Eve (hallow meaning “holy”), offered an opportunity to come together and pray, dress in costumes of hallowed saints and evil spirits, and act out the battles of good versus evil. Poor individuals also were known to travel to the homes of more fortunate individuals and receive pastries known as “soul cakes” in exchange for a promise to pray for that homeowner’s deceased relatives. The tradition of “souling” eventually gave way to trick-or-treating. History.com says it is unknown when the term “trick-or-treat” came into the vernacular. However, the phrase has at least been in use since 1951, when the popular “Peanuts” comics published a Halloween edition. The title “Trick or Treat” also was used on a Disney cartoon featuring Donald Duck in 1952.
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Physical activity can help in the fight against breast cancer
Breast cancer is a complex disease that affects millions of women across the globe each year. ough the American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that only about 4 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States are under age 40, women of all ages can take steps to protect themselves against this deadly disease. Exercise benefits women in a myriad of ways, and that includes lowering their risk for breast cancer.
e ACS notes that researchers are increasingly linking exercise to a reduced risk for breast cancer. ough the reasons behind that link remain unclear, some theorize that the positive effects of exercise on body weight, inflammation, hormones, and energy balance could be why regular physical activity helps women reduce their risk of breast cancer.
Body weight and breast cancer
e National Cancer Institute reports that being obese a er menopause can significantly increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer. In addition, the ACS attributes the rise in hormone receptor-positive breast cancers to an increased prevalence of excessive body weight. Routine exercise is a highly effective way to lose weight and keep weight off, which in turn could lower women’s risk for breast cancer.
Being sedentary and breast cancer
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Exercise is a not a sedentary activity, and that could be another reason why women who are physically active have a lower risk for breast cancer. e ACS notes that more than one study has linked sitting time to a higher risk of various diseases, including breast cancer. Researchers with the ACS analyzed data from 77,462 women, who they followed for an average of 15.8 years. None of the participants had cancer when the study started, but researchers found that women who sat for six or more hours per day during their free time had a 10 percent greater risk for invasive breast cancer than women who sat for less than three hours per day during free time.
Does physical activity really reduce breast cancer risk?
e human body is complex, and a host of factors, including those like age that women have no control over, can affect cancer risk. However, engaging in routine physical activity seems to be an effective way for women to reduce their risk for breast cancer. In fact, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation estimates that one-third of all breast cancer cases could be prevented with positive lifestyle choices that help women maintain a healthy weight, including exercise.
Routine physical activity can be a significant weapon in women’s arsenal as they continue their efforts to prevent and overcome breast cancer.
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Robotic pets
Some of us have gotten to the age where we wonder if adopting a pet would be the right thing to do, even though we know that having a pet would help with feelings of loneliness. Or maybe we have a friend or relative with Alzheimer’s or who is in long-term care and needs some company or stress reduction but can’t have a pet.
With those very things in mind, a company has created animatronic robot cats -- Joy For All Companion Pets for Seniors by Ageless Innovation.
While mostly marketed to seniors in long-term care facilities, there’s no reason you can’t have one at home!
Look for them on Amazon.com (Joy For All Companion Cats) to get all the details. The cats are the size of adult cats and come in three colors: black and white tuxedo, silver and white, and orange tabby.
They run on four C batteries and there are three settings: on, mute and off. The videos on the Amazon page show just what these robotic kitties do. They roll on their back, open and close their eyes, move their limbs, turn their head and even meow and purr when petted. And I can verify: When I played one of the cat videos and the robotic cat meowed, my own cat woke up from a nap and reacted to it!
These cats are expensive, ranging from $125 to $179, depending whether you find one on sale. They’re also marketed to children, perhaps to get them used to a pet before getting a real one, but they’re not toys.
Not a cat person? Rather have a puppy? You’re not being left out. The Joy For All Companion Pet Golden Pup feels like a puppy, moves, barks, wags his tail and has a heartbeat. It even comes with a bandanna.
Fran Ellen Kreider (Bersch) October 1, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we annouce the passing of Fran Ellen Kreider (Bersch), known to many simply as Fran, Fran Ellen, F’nellen, Mom or Grammy. Born on January 28, 1960, Fran le us on October 1, 2025 in Lima, New York. With Fran’s departure, we remember a life lived with immense love and a
Fran was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Lois Bersch of Christiansburg, Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Jonathan Kreider, whom she married in 1980; her sister, Anne Young (Bersch) and her sons, Michael Kreider, Daniel Kreider, Joel and Kelly Kreider and their children, Gabriel Kreider and Julie Terebkov, and
Her grandchildren were the light of her world, Benaiah, Phoebe, Zoë and Rosie Kreider are le to continue her legacy. She also leaves behind her nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives from near and afar.
Fran and Jonathan transformed a very old farmhouse into a nurturing home and peaceful sanctuary. is is where she raised her children, taught them, baked bread, knitted, cross stitched and made quilts. She was always busy, although her lifestyle was simple: canning food and preserves, tending her gardens, singing and feeding the birds.
Some of Fran’s significant accomplishments include her graduation from Radford University and she completed her Masters in Education from SUNY Geneseo.
Fran was a member of the Rochester reshold Choir. She also wrote songs that have been sung in reshold Choirs all over the world. For many years, she was the Sunday School coordinator fot the Word of Life Church in Rochester, New York. She was a volunteer at the Episcopal SeniorLife Communities in Rochester, playing her guitar and singing with the precious folks.
Fran’s presence will be sorely missed. We let go of a remarkable woman, a loving mother, a doting grandmother, and a kind soul. As we mourn her loss, we also celebrate the love, joy, and kindness that were the essence of Fran’s being.
A celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, November 2 at 3:30pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 1111 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY. Casual dress.
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Puppy training 103: Regression
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I adopted a beautiful black Lab. “Sadie” was 10 weeks old, well socialized to people and other dogs by the shelter staff, and started training beautifully. Now she is 7 months old, and some days it seems like she has forgotten all of her behavioral training. She won’t respond to commands, she pulls the leash and she jumps on people at the door. Why is she suddenly such a handful? -- Barry G. in Bellingham, Washington
DEAR BARRY: Congratulations! Your puppy is reaching the “rebellious teenager” phase of growth. This is a totally normal (if irritating) phase of a healthy,happy young dog,and it starts at about 7 to 10 months of age.
Much like human teenagers, puppies at this phase develop fun traits like selective hearing (they won’t always listen or respond when called), challenging authority and testing boundaries. Part of what’s happening is hormonal changes and growing pains, along with more familiarity with her environment and the routine you’ve set.These are important stages in Sadie’s development, so don’t get discouraged.You haven’t failed at training her.
During a regression (which can also happen in adult dogs), it’s important to focus on the basics of behavior training and maintain the routine you’ve established. If you walk Sadie each morning and practice “sit,” “lay down,” “heel” and “come” (recall from the end of the leash), don’t change.
It’s also important to manage your frustration. That can be hard when an adolescent dog is tangling the leash around your ankles! Breathe deeply, remind yourself that this, too, shall pass, and keep the leash short.
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Each spring her buds gave us hope of life returning; Her branches were perfect for fledging baby bluebirds. Even a bald eagle once sat in her hair!
Each summer her graceful leaves gave us shade and precious oxygen and that lovely shushing sound. She was even trusted to hold our children in her arms swinging merrily.
Each autumn she became a glorious bouquet of color offered up to God. She even fed the woodpeckers as she was dying.
Tonight, with the snow swirling outside, she warms our home in a final blessing.
