is Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women of our armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice. Today and always, we express our deepest gratitude for the heroes who gave everything so we could live in peace and liberty.
We don’t know them all, but we owe them all. Remembering all who have served.
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HOLLEY: A VILLAGE STEEPED IN REMEMBRANCE
1. In Memory of All Those Servicemen Monument
Located at the intersection of Wright and White Streets in Holley, this granite monument honors local servicemen who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflicts from World War I through the Persian Gulf War.
2. In Honor of All Veterans Marker
Situated at 51 Public Square, this marker, placed in 1986, pays tribute to all veterans who served to ensure freedom in our nation.
3. Vietnam War Memorial for the “Holley Boys”
Dedicated in May 2024, this historical marker commemorates nine young men from Holley who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. Holley suffered one of the highest casualty rates per capita during the conflict, and this memorial serves as a poignant reminder of their sacrifice.
4. Herbert Charles Taylor Marker at Hillside Cemetery
Unveiled in 2016, this marker honors Herbert Charles Taylor, the only known Orleans County resident killed at the Battle of Gettysburg. Taylor served with the 140th New York Infantry and died defending Little Round Top.
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Confederate soldiers were honored, too. Confederate losses during the Civil War outnumbered Union losses, and those losses were not forgotten by southerners who survived the war. History.com notes that, in 1866, the Georgia-based Ladies Memorial Association, one of many similar organizations to arise in the aftermath of the war, pushed for a day to honor fallen Confederate soldiers.In fact,these efforts are believed to have influenced General John A. Logan. In 1868, General Logan, a Civil War veteran who was then serving as commander-in-chief of a group of Union veterans, ordered the decoration of Union graves with flowers on May 30. The day would ultimately be known as “Memorial Day.”
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MOUNT MORRIS SOLDIERS’ MONUMENT
Dedicated in 1877, the Soldiers’ Monument in downtown Mount Morris honors local Union soldiers who served in the Civil War. Standing 40 feet tall with a soldier at parade rest at its peak, it’s one of the earliest and most prominent memorials in Livingston County. Inscribed with the names of local men who served, it was a true community effort, funded by donations and unveiled with a large ceremony. Today, Memorial Day parades in the village still end at the monument with wreath-laying and the playing of taps.
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By Matilda Charles
Retirement: Now at?
Some of us are new to retirement and the questions quickly become: Now what? What do I do with my days? Do I continue to set the alarm for the same time in the mornings?
If you planned in detail for your retirement and have a long list of things you intend to do, you know where to begin.
But the questions about what to do with our retired days can be poignant for those who perhaps didn’t have a choice about retirement. Maybe there were health considerations. Maybe there were expectations of retirement upon reaching a certain age in a certain career. But for whatever reason, here’s retirement, ready or not. Now what?
Start with a piece of paper and a pen. Make a list, the longer the better, of every interest you have. Ideally, somewhere on that list are the makings of worthwhile activities that are physical, social and mental.
Here are some random possibilities: explore photography, teach swimming at the YMCA, write a novel, knit or crochet hats and mittens for the local Santa fund next winter, create a family scrapbook with genealogy information and photos for the next generation, play pickleball at the rec center, become a Citizen Scientist (see CitizenScience.gov), join a walking group, take a pottery class with a grandchild.
Then there are the all-important brain-stretcher activities: learn to play piano or guitar (or brush up on old skills), take a college course, play chess online, take a computer class to upgrade your skills, learn a language online (see Duolingo.com), read a book a week or start a book club.
My personal list includes dogs at the animal shelter.There are lots of dogs who need to be taken on adventure walking afternoons to pick up their spirits. I can do that a few times a week.
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LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE AFTER 50
(NAPSI)—For many people, navigating life and love as they get older can be challenging. Adjusting to change, seeking a new partner, or simply breaking out of a rut may feel overwhelming. In the hilarious hit comedy “Book Club,” four mature women in different circumstances discover that you’re never too old to enjoy life or pursue love. That’s a message author and newspaper columnist Tom Blake agrees with wholeheartedly. Blake has written more than 4,000 articles and newsletters on the topic and offers this advice, which is reflected in the movie:
1. Give love a chance in later years: Put yourself out there; everyone deserves love.
2. Don’t worry about what others think: Do what’s right for you.
3. Loosen up: Don’t be too set in your ways.
4. Change your routine: Be open to new experiences.
5. Don’t let your children make decisions for you: No one knows you better than you.
6. Have fun: Don’t stop living before you stop living!
In “Book Club,” legendary actresses Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen star respectively as a widow, single, divorcée and long-married woman who hilariously shake up their lives by diving into the infamous book “Fifty Shades of Grey.” From discovering new romance to rekindling old flames, the lifelong friends inspire each other to make their next chapter the best chapter.
“’Book Club’ has wonderful messages about never giving up on life or love no matter how old you are,” said Blake. “Good things can happen when you venture out and meet new people.”
To liven up your life, check out “Book Club” on DVD, Blu-ray or iTunes and go to www.FindingLoveAfter50.com for more tips from Blake.
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Etiquette Prevents Disputes:
There are certain things you must do and should do if you plan to erect a fence. Most people find neighbors appreciate being informed of any decisions you are thinking of making to the property that can affect their views or their adjoining property. Before drawing up fence plans with a contractor, talk to the neighbors on either side of your home and gauge their receptiveness to a fence. At this point, you may want to consider offering to make the fencing project a joint deal to save money should the neighbors decide to install a fence as well. Contractors will often discount if they have several customers doing an installation at the same time. Property owners can save by splitting the costs of the shared walls of the fence where their property lines meet.
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EVERYDAY PEOPLE CAN CUT ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Start with your windows. The windows in a home can help homeowners and apartment dwellers reduce their heating and cooling costs. On cold days, pull back curtains so the natural sunlight can come in and warm the house, reducing the need to turn up the temperature on the thermostat. When the weather outside is especially warm, hang blackout curtains to prevent the hot sun from warming rooms and increasing the need for air conditioning. In addition, address any leaks around windows to ensure hot and cold air is not escaping and contributing to excessiveenergyconsumption.
Alternate tasks. Repetitive-strain injuries can affect gardeners who spend long periods of time performing the same activity in their
By alternating tasks during gardening sessions, gardeners can reduce their risk of suffering repetitive strain injuries. Alternate tasks not just on muscle groups worked, but also level of difficulty. Remember to include some simple jobs even on busy gardening days so the body gets a break.
TIPS FOR NEGOTIATING WITH CONTRACTORS
Do your homework. Getting the best price typically require shopping around and not settling on the first bid.Experts recommend getting at least three estimates on the same job - and be sure to let each contractor know that you are soliciting multiple bids. This alone may entice a specific contractor to give you his or her best offer up front. Avoid simply choosing the lowest bid. Look at quality of work, reputation and reviews. If you like a costly contractor more than another, see if that contractor is willing to match a lower bid to win the job.
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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There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
Hamlin Public Library
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M & W 10-6; Tu & Th 10-8; F 10-4; Sa 10-2
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1. ACRONYMS: What phrase does the acronym URL stand for?
2. MOVIES: What is the name of the ghost that haunts the girls’ bathroom at Hogwarts (“Harry Potter” series)?
3. HISTORY: Which decisive battle ended the Revolutionary War?
4. LITERATURE: What is the pseudonym of the author Eric Arthur Blair?
5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which of the national parks is the most visited in the United States?
6. TELEVISION: Which medical series is based at Princeton Plainsboro Teaching Hospital?
7. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Denmark?
8. U.S. STATES: In which state is Glacier National Park located?
9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first vice president to die in office?
10. SCIENCE: What are elements like neon, helium and radon called?
ANSWERS
1. Uniform resource locator.
2. Moaning Myrtle.
3. The Battle of Yorktown.
4. George Orwell. 5. Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
6. “House, M.D.”
7. Copenhagen. 8. Montana. 9. George Clinton.
10. Noble gases.
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THIS MEMORIAL DAY, WE HONOR THE LATE
BATAVIAN, Edward Joseph (Cichowski) York
BY SUSAN L. CONKLIN, FORMER GENESEE COUNTY HISTORIAN, PRINTED WITH PERMISSION
CAPTAIN EDWARD J YORK OF THE 17TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP CREDIT AIR FORCE HISTORICAL AGENCY
During World War II, Genesee County rallied to do its best and our community supplied many heroes. One courageous pilot received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his efforts in what was considered the “most daring stroke” of World War II.
America needed something to li its spirits a er the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Jimmy Doolittle and others planned a raid on the capital of Japan and trained B-25 Mitchell twin-engine light bombers to take off from a Navy carrier. One member of this raid was from Batavia – Eddie Cichowski. History records this 29-year-old as Captain York, a squadron commander who became Doolittle’s operations officer. Local Daily Newspaper articles document his education and military career. He was known as Cichowski until the Doolittle Raid when he began using the surname of York.
Edward J. Cichowski was born on August 16, 1912 in Batavia, son of Ignatius and Tekla Cichowski. His father was a Polish immigrant who arrived in the United States in 1905. e family lived at 101 Harvester Avenue and Eddy graduated from the Batavia High School at the age of fi een in June 1928. He was remembered as an excellent student especially gi ed in mathematics. A er completing high school, he joined the Army and later attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. roughout his
DOOLITTLE RAID CREW 8 ON THE DECK OF HORNET
CAPT EDWARD J YORK AND COPILOT
e April 18, 1942 raid was the first attack against the Japanese homeland in World War II and it did much to raise American morale. Accounts of Doolittle’s raid recall that the aircra carrier, Hornet, was spotted by a Japanese fishing boat, which caused the planes to take off prematurely. e sixteen B-25 Mitchell bombers dropped incendiary and high explosive bombs on oil refineries, steelworks, factories, and electrical power plants.
e raiders were able to fly over Japan but a er 13 hours alo and out of fuel over China, eleven of the pilots told their crews to abandon the plans. Most of the crews parachuted without injury. One raider was killed in a hard landing, one crew was captured and the pilot and engineer were executed. Four planes crash-landed and two crewmen died in one of the crashes.
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Captain York was the pilot for the 16th aircra and was able to land it safely near Vladivostok in the Soviet Union. York and his four crew members were taken prisoners because the Russians had not yet declared war on Japan. Russia was engaged in a war with Germany in the west and could not afford to have a battle with Japan in the east. York and his crew were interned for 14 months until they escaped into Persia (now Iran).
Aboard the Hornet on that fateful day was another Batavian, John H. Richter, Aviation Machinist Mate, First Class. He lived at 7 Franklin Street and like all of his fellow shipmates, he kept the closely-guarded secret of the Doolittle Raid.
e Hornet was lost in the battle of Santa Cruz on October 26, 1942 during another successful mission against the Japanese. As the Hornet sank, Richter was rescued by a destroyer and later returned home to Batavia to visit his family. One can only speculate on the chance meeting of 21-year-old Richter with York aboard the Hornet and the exchange of Batavia news they might have shared.
At the age of 72, a retired Air Force Colonel, York died at his home in San Antonio, Texas, a er a heart attack on August 31, 1984. In honor of the 60th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid and York’s heroic involvement, the “History of Flight” Air Show from Geneseo flew B-25 Mitchell Bombers over the Genesee County Bicentennial Parade on July 13th. All who attended the parade witnessed history as these planes graced the sky and took a moment to pay tribute to the brave Genesee County man who flew in a plane just like the ones they saw in the famous air raid of World War II.
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Not Everyone Who Has Artery Blockages Requires Surgery
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have HIV and pulmonary hypertension. I was part of a research study, and a scan found blockages of about 50% in my carotid arteries. I’ve never had any symptoms or a stroke. Do I need to have surgery? -- V.P.
ANSWER: In general, screening for blockages in the carotid arteries that provide blood flow to the brain is not recommended, but occasionally, I do see people who get the diagnosis made as part of a study or as a result of a diagnostic test that was performed for some other reason. Screening means that there are no present symptoms, and the management of asymptomatic blockages is different from symptomatic ones. Not everybody with blockages needs surgical intervention. Guidelines recommend against surgery in people with no symptoms who have less than 70% stenosis. Only when the blockage is greater than 70% is surgery considered.
Medical treatment is effective at reducing the risk of a stroke and includes a high dose of a potent statin agent, aspirin, the careful control of high blood pressure and diabetes (if appropriate), quitting smoking, a healthy diet (such as Mediterraneanstyle), regular exercise, and weight reduction in some people.
HIV itself increases the risk of stroke by about 40% compared to people without HIV, so it is appropriate to be more aggressive at reducing risk factors.This is similar to what we see in people with chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, who have a higher heart disease and stroke risk than what would be expected based on their other risk factors.
Your HIV provider may wish to consult an expert in cardiovascular disease prevention to help you reduce your stroke risk, although many HIV experts are also skilled primary care doctors themselves. Keeping HIV under control (ideally with no detectable virus) may help reduce inflammation and consequently bring down the additional risk of heart attack and stroke associated with HIV.
DEAR DR. ROACH: My spouse is frustrated by a nagging case of plantar fasciitis. It’s been continuing for five or six months now. No amount of stretching, icing or resting seems to help. They are considering using a plantar fasciitis sock device that holds the foot in a specific position to provide relief. I am wondering if you could provide any other suggestions on how to reduce or eliminate this problem. -- M.R.
ANSWER: Plantar fasciitis is among the most common causes of foot pain, with nearly 1% of people complaining of plantar fasciitis pain during the previous month. Inflammation and pain most commonly occur at the bottom of the foot, just in front of the heel. The pain is often worst during the first step in the morning.
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Rest and cushioned shoes or heel pads are helpful for most people. I am cautious about recommending stretching, especially when the pain is severe, as overdoing stretching can make things worse.Still,most people find stretching to be of benefit. When symptoms do not get resolved with conservative management, I refer patients to a podiatrist. Some people just take a long time to heal, but 80% are better within a year. When conservative measures have failed to bring relief, your spouse’s podiatrist might consider an injection of a steroid.
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Homemade hummus with truly unique taste
Hummus provides a delicious and healthy alternative to less nutritional dips. Versatile and available in various flavors, hummus can be whipped up at home for those who prefer to make their own dips. The following recipe for “Garbanzo-Carrot Hummus with Grilled Yogurt Flatbread” from James Campbell Caruso’s “España: Explore the Flavors of Spain” (Gibbs Smith) includes some Moroccan flavors that give this easy-toprepare recipe a truly unique taste.
Garbanzo-Carrot Hummus with Grilled Yogurt Flatbread
Makes 2 cups
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
Salt
1 cup cooked garbanzo beans, drained
4 teaspoons chopped cilantro plus 1 teaspoon for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
21/2 teaspoons ground cumin
11/2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chile flakes
2 teaspoons Moroccan Spice Blend (see below)
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 batch Yogurt Flatbread (see below)
In a medium saucepan, combine the carrots with 2 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the carrots are tender. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the carrots to drain and cool in a colander. Combine carrots and remaining ingredients, except for Yogurt Flatbread, in the work bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with the remaining cilantro. Serve with fresh, hot Yogurt Flatbread cut in wedges.
Moroccan Spice Blend
Makes about 2 tablespoons
In a small resealable glass or plastic container, combine 1 teaspoon each of: ground cumin, ground turmeric, saffron threads, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground smoked paprika, finely grated lemon peel.
Yogurt Flatbread
Serves 4
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
21/2 cups plain yogurt
Olive oil
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into the work bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Add the yogurt and mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Cover the work bowl and allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium. Scrape the dough from the work bowl and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a long log and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and use a rolling pin or tortilla press to flatten it into a 1/4-inch-thick tortilla shape. Brush each “tortilla” lightly with olive oil. Grill each for about 40 seconds then turn and cook another 40 seconds.
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Though no one knows the true origin of the first scavenger hunts, which evolved from folk games, Elsa Maxwell has been credited with the creation and popularization of the scavenger hunt in the 1930s. Elsa Maxwell was dubbed “hostess with the mostest” and had an affinity for throwing luxurious and entertaining parties. She often organized scavenger hunts for the guests that involved roaming around town, seeking objects from a list.
Enjoy all nature has to offer during Great Outdoors Month and beyond with these helpful camping tips!
Top 12 Essentials Camping Checklist
√ Tent
√ Sleeping Bag
√ Pillow
√ Water
√ Soap
√ Fire Starter
√ First-Aid Kit
√ Multi-Use Tool or Pocket Knife
√ Flashlight or Head Lamp
√ Toilet Paper
√ Quick-Dry Towel
√ Garbage Bag
Six-Pack of Fun Camping Activities for Families
1. Make s’mores.
2. Write an original campfire song.
3. Use sleeping bags to run a “potato sack” race.
4. Go on a nature scavenger hunt.
5. Create a BINGO board using items in nature.
6. Play a game of flashlight tag.
Campfire Safety
87% of wildfires were caused by humans in 2019, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. You can help prevent wildfires while camping by following these safety tips from the USDA Forest Service:
DO
• Make sure your campfire is a safe distance from tents or anything that could burn.
• Create a ring around the campfire using rocks, and make sure the area surrounding the ring is cleared of leaves and debris.
• Keep pets, kids and playing a safe distance from the campfire.
• Allow the campfire to burn out into ashes whenever possible.
• Use water to drown campfire ashes, then stir and add more water until the ashes are cold.
DON’T
• Don’t start a campfire if conditions are windy.
• Don’t bury warm coals or ashes in a campfire pit.
• Don’t use flammable liquids to start a campfire.
• Don’t burn glass, cans, plastic or garbage.
• Don’t leave a burning campfire or warm ashes unattended.
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In response to recent federal funding cuts affecting local nonprofit organizations, which of the following actions are you most likely to take?
- Donate money and/or volunteer my time to local nonprofits
- Advocate to elected officials to restore funding
- Attend community meetings or town halls to learn more
- Share information to raise awareness
- Start or join a fundraising campaign
- Reduce reliance on services due to cutbacks
- I'm not sure what I will do yet
- I don't plan to take any action
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With Rochester known as “Festival City” through ILoveNY and other tourism sites, there are festivals almost every weekend from late spring through fall. Which of the following festival/s do you enjoy around Western NY?
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4 ouncescrumbledGorgonzola or other blue cheese, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (opt’l)
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
2 cupsmixedbabysaladgreens
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted if desired
Heat oven to 400 F.
Drain beets well; set aside on paper towels to absorb remaining liquid. Discard liquid or save for another use.
Spray large sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray. Gently place puff pastry sheet on pan. With pastry brush, gently spread 1/2 tablespoon olive oil on pastry sheet.Placeabouthalftheorange segments in two rows on top of pastry sheet, leaving 1-inch margins on all sides.
Fold edges of pastry sheet to create border. Sprinkle 2 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola over oranges. Sprinkle with salt, if desired, and basil.
Bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven; cool on wire rack.
Coarsely chop beets. In large bowl, toss together remaining orange segments, salad greens and chopped beets. Drizzle with remaining olive oil; toss gently to combine.
FAIRPORT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
Located along the Erie Canal, this peaceful park in Fairport features a striking black granite wall engraved with the names of area service members. It honors not just those who served in combat, but all veterans. Opened in 2007, the site includes flags from each branch of the military and is surrounded by benches for reflection. Each year, Memorial Day ceremonies here draw a large crowd, a space created to remind a new generation that sacrifice lives in every town.
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• PATIO CHAIR - high back, cream metal frame with cream and tan solid webbing. Good condition. Pick up, Perinton. Jmdunne141@aol.com
• BROTHER SEWING MACHINE, 1970s era. Excellent shape. And an ECLECTIC LAMP. W. Henrietta. 585-424-5993
• TIGER LILIES and BLEEDING HEARTS. You dig, Palmyra. 315-584-3626
• 25” Phillips Magnavox COLOR TV w/remote & manual. Excellent picture and condition. Batavia. 585-343-3202
• Small collection of children’s LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK stories. Pick up, Walworth. Text Only 404-313-3602
• Flowbee HAIR DEVICE, a BIRD BATH, and a SHOPPING BAG ON WHEELS. 585-507-8788
• PET ITEMS - Advantage or Frontline, Dog Food, Cat Litter, Cat Food. holdfort@rochester.rr.com
Blanche is an angel who came into our lives at just the right time. She loves her snacks, toys, and snuggling with her family.
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FARM ANIMAL SOUNDS OF SUMMER
If you live near a farm in Avon,Perry,or Caledonia,the summer soundtrack might include cows lowing, roosters crowing, and horses nickering. These sounds aren’t just charming, they’re a sign of healthy, active animals. Fun fact: a cow’s “moo” can change in tone depending on whether it’s calling to a calf, responding to a farmer, or just saying “hello” to a neighbor across the fence.
By Sam Mazotta
Should indoor cats wear flea collars?
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: At my cat’s last veterinary visit, it was recommended that she wear a flea collar or get a monthly flea treatment. “Belle” is a completely indoor cat and has never had fleas. Why do I need to prevent her from getting them? -- Carla G., Gulf Shores, Alabama
DEAR CARLA: While it seems totally reasonable to not treat Belle for fleas, there is always a risk of getting them. This is the same logic behind routine vaccinations -- it’s unlikely that an indoor cat will be exposed to rabies, but there is always a chance.
I’ll give you a personal example. Last fall, I took care of a friend’s dog for a few weeks while they were away dealing with a family emergency. On the first day, I noticed that “Kerry” was chewing on his tail and his hair was almost gone at the base of his tail. I knew right away that he had fleas, and a visual check confirmed it. All of my pets are treated for fleas, even though my cat stays indoors. With my friend’s permission, I treated Kerry with a topical flea treatment and kept him separated from the other pets for a few days until no live fleas could be found in his fur. I also monitored all my pets for fleas during his visit.
I hadn’t planned on Kerry arriving with fleas, but his owner had forgotten to give him his monthly flea treatment for a couple of months. This unplanned situation could have been a real problem for me and my pets.
There’s an old saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and that is certainly the case with fleas, which can be hard to eliminate from your home once they get a foothold. There are many options today -- not just collars -- to prevent fleas from getting on your cat. Talk to your vet about the treatment they recommend for Belle.
Thank you Mr. Hayward & Mr. Westley for the great job you have done improving & maintaining the Honeoye Lake View Cemetery. It has never looked so good. We appreciate your efforts.
-Jim & Joan Briggs
Act of Kindness
Recently, while dining at T’s Restaurant in Webster for breakfast, I had to help my husband sit down in the booth, and cut his pancakes and bacon for him. He has some disabilities. When we finished, the waitress came by and said that we were all set regarding the bill. I looked at her, puzzled, and she told us that another patron had noticed how I had cared for my husband, and paid our bill! We were so taken aback by that gesture. Our deepest gratitude and thanks to that kind soul. May God bless you!
Please don’t pull in close behind the automatic car washes. I can tell you when you prepaid every month and you have to go through and trigger it to your windshield tag, it never works the first time. I have to back up and try it again. With somebody so close behind me I can’t back up and I’m stuck there. In other words, it never works the first time; you have to back up and try it again every single time. Please give us space.
Auction Never Paid for My Goods
An auctioneer came to my home and told me he could sell all the things I had to sell, giving me 75% of the money he received and he’d keep only 25% for himself. I said good. He seemed like a decent man. October 2024, he loaded a large trailer with all my stuff, including a bedroom with all the furniture. They were in my garage about four hours taking everything they could. To this day, I haven’t gotten anything from him. I do have pictures of all the stuff they took. I don’t know what to do at this time. Do not trust anyone who comes to your house telling you they want to auction off your goods as they did mine. Be aware and beware. www.featuredmedia.com
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STREAMING SOURCE
WEEK OF MAY 26, 2025
What to watch & where to watch it:
ON NOW: “Motorheads” (Season 1) Prime Video
26-May: “Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders” (Docuseries) Netflix
26-May: “Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life” (Comedy Special) Netflix
26-May: “CoComelon” (Season 13) Netflix
28-May: “F1: The Academy” (Docuseries) Netflix
29-May: “The Better Sister” (Limited Series) Prime Video
SPORTS SUNDAY: If Dad is a sports fan, his idea of spending a fun-filled afternoon very well may be cheering on his favorite players. Whether your father enjoys golf, tennis,baseball,soccer,or another sport like hunting or fishing, chances are there is a television broadcast on that you can watch together. Otherwise, you can surprise Dad by purchasing tickets to a sporting event and making a dayof it at the ballpark.
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VOCATIONAL SCHOOLING CAN PAVE THE WAY TO HIGH-PAYING JOBS
Many students believe that the next natural step after graduating from high school is to go off to college. Secondary education has become such a common transition that many parents begin saving for college tuition as soon as their children are born. Although college can be the next chapter in a student’s education, many teenagers still choose to attend trade school.
Television personality Mike Rowe says the country is in the midst of a skilled labor shortage because workers lack the necessary training to fill the hundreds of thousands of available jobs. Lack of information may drive the notion that trade jobs are nothing more than a backup plan if college doesn’t pan out. However, by realizing that trade jobs, along with short-term vocational training, is a smart investment - and eventually a lucrative career choice - attitudes about trade schools and laborintensive jobs may shift.
A great number of college graduates enter the workforce with degrees that may not help them land jobs. And these students typically carry thousands of dollars in tuition debt. Many college grads are underemployed and working in jobs that aren’t even in their fields of study. Career and technical schools help students develop specialized skills that make graduates immediately marketable in their chosen fields, and trade salaries can be very competitive.
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