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Visibility is key in hazardous weather conditions, and keeping the windshield clean is a priority. This means ensuring there is enough windshield wiper fluid in the car and that it is a product that will not freeze. Wiper blades can freeze and crack in the winter. Older blades may be more susceptible to damage. It’s a worthy investment to replace existing wiperbladesatthestartofeachwinter.Whenvehiclesareparked,pullthe wipers off of the windshield to safeguard them from sticking and cracking.
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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
LEAF PEEPING PLANNING GUIDE
Pack the right gear
While most people are not without a smartphone that can capture amazing high-resolution imagery, serious leaf photographers may want to take out their prized camera equipment for leaf-peeping excursions. Also bring along a map or a GPS-enabled device so you can explore back roads and areas off the beaten path more readily.
There are plenty of apps that can help with foliage-finding adventures, so a phone is a handy tool. When packing, also bring along hiking boots, comfortable layered clothing and any equipment you’d normally take for an afternoon in the great outdoors.
Another idea is to hit the ATM machine prior to the visit. Many smaller towns and their local shops may not take credit cards, so it’s best to have cash on hand for food and souvenirs.
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HALLOWEEN PARTY POINTERS
Light a bonfire (or firepit): Bonfires once were traditional ways to celebrate Halloween. Guests can warm up and circle the fire, which creates its own mysterious ambiance.
Dansville Lions Club Harvest Pork Dinner with all the Trimmings
Sunday, October 26th, 2025 • 11:30am to 2pm
Eat In or Drive thru Pickup at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 25 Clara Barton Street (School Street Entrance)
$15 Tickets Available at Dogwood Floral Company, 142 Main Street or any Lions Member
HEALTHY HALLOWEEN SNACK OPTIONS
Spider crackers: Use buttery Ritz® crackers or something similar for this recipe. Spread a relatively thick layer of cream cheese (or peanut butter if allergies are not a concern) on one cracker. Cut thin pretzel sticks in half and use four on each side to make spider legs, sticking them into the cream cheese. Top with another cracker and secure to the cream cheese. Raisins connected with more cream cheese complete the eyes of the spiders.
Groveland Federated Parish Lasagna Dinner
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Sat., Oct. 25th • 4-7pm
Take-out or eat-in • $15
Dinner to include tossed salad, garlic bread, homemade style pies.
Penny Social
Monday, October 27th
Perkinsville Fire Hall
Doors open at 6pm Drawings start at 7pm
50/50 Raffle • Door Prize • Refreshments To benefit Perkinsville Ladies Auxilary
Eat In or Take Outs Available Roast Beef Dinner
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ROOMS CAN SERVE DOUBLE DUTY
Many homes do not have space for guest rooms, kids’ play areas and home theater lounges that are possible in homes with substantial square footage. But they may not be missing out at all.
While large homes remain popular, many people are embracing the benefits of smaller residences. Small homes help owners save money, require less maintenance, have smaller environmental impact, and reduce the temptation to accumulate “stuff.”
Owners of small homes or apartments can still enjoy the benefits of larger spaces, they just need to equip rooms to perform double duty.
More Space? Think Room Addition!
When your home no longer supports your daily routine, a room addition could be a smart solution. One common but overlooked sign is the lack of a dedicated workspace. As remote and hybrid work models persist, carving out a quiet, functional home office has become essential. Rather than sacrificing a guest room or kitchen table, adding a tailored workspace can boost productivity and comfort.
Another key consideration is cost efficiency.With home prices remaining high across North America, building an addition can be more affordable than buying a larger property. A well-designed expansion allows homeowners to stay in a location they love while gaining the space they need. Before committing, compare the long-term costs of moving versus remodeling. You might find that building up or out makes more financial sense than packing up.
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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.
Some women who have a high risk of breast cancer may choose to have a risk-reducing mastectomy (the removal of both breasts when there are no signs of cancer). The risk of breast cancer is much lower in these women and most feel less anxious about their risk of breast cancer. However, it is very important to have a cancer risk assessment and counseling about the different ways to prevent breast cancer before making this decision.
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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.
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Maltese, canine love of my life, always happy sweet face when mommy is talking to her, blessed my world for 17 years, will be loved in to perpetuity. “Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unopened.”
IT PAYS TO USE CRATES WHEN TRAINING PUPPIES
Many dog owners, particularly those who have never before had a dog, may hesitate to employ crates to train their puppies. That’s understandable, as on the surface it can seem cruel or inhumane to confine a living animal to a cage. However, the AKC notes that dogs are den animals that naturally seek out canine caves for security. That’s true whether dog owners provide crates for their puppies or not. So while humans may see crates as cruel, dogs very likely view their crates as secure places where they can go if they get scared or feel skittish. In fact, according to the AKC, dogs’ perception of crates is one reason why dog owners typically find it relatively easy to get their dogs to adjust to crates and ultimately enjoy them.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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ank You Rebecca
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!
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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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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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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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Submitted by a local reader.
By Cindy Evans
Out back, in the yard, stood a maple tree.
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.
How good God made the maple! I shall miss her.
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As the weather starts to cool, turn to warming soups and stews as nutrient-packed comfort foods you can enjoy all winter. is recipe incorporates root vegetables like onion, garlic and carrots, and can easily invite other favorite veggies into the mix!
Four Bean Chili
Makes 8 to 10 servings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) small white beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) light kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) dark kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup vegetable broth
1 can (4 ounces) diced mild green chiles
1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon cider vinegar.
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots and bell pepper; cook and stir 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt; cook and stir 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, broth, chiles, and chocolate; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar. Chili is even better served with cornbread. Make batter while the vegetables are cooking in step one and bake it while the chili is simmering.
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Breast cancer affects millions of individuals each year. e World Cancer Research Fund International reports that breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women across the globe, affecting roughly 2.3 million women each year.
Despite the global prevalence of breast cancer, various organizations report high five-year survival rates, particularly among women whose cancers are detected in the earliest stages of the disease. In fact, a 2023 study published in the journal BMJ found that the risk for dying from breast cancer in the five years a er an early-stage diagnosis fell to 5 percent in recent years, a notable improvement from the 14 percent risk of death that was reported in the 1990s.
Increased survival rates for breast cancer are welcome news for women and their families. e higher survival rates are a byproduct of the tireless efforts of cancer researchers, who have also discovered links between the disease and certain lifestyle factors. ough there's no way to eliminate one's risk for breast cancer entirely, the American Cancer Society notes certain variables are within women's control. With that in mind, women can consider these three strategies that can lead to improved overall health and might help women lower their risk for breast cancer as well.
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Reach and maintain a healthy weight. e benefits of maintaining a healthy weight include a lower risk for heart disease and stroke, and women should know that weight and breast cancer risk are linked as well. According to the ACS, increased body weight and weight gain as an adult are linked to a higher risk of developing breast cancer. at’s particularly so among post-menopausal women. A 2023 study published in the journal BMC Women’s Health found that the chances of developing breast cancer increase among post-menopausal women who are obese.
2. Avoid a sedentary lifestyle. Exercise is one of the ways to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, so it makes sense that being physically active can reduce breast cancer risk. e National Cancer Institute reports that a 2016 meta-analysis of 38 cohort studies found that the most physically active women had between a 12 and 21 percent lower risk for breast cancer than women who were the least physically active. e NCI also notes that additional studies have found that women who become more physically active a er menopause also have a lower risk for breast cancer than those who do not.
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It may be impossible to completely prevent breast cancer. However, women can embrace strategies that improve their overall health in ways that lower their risk for breast cancer.
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October 7, 2025
Wayland/Greenwood: John C. Cady, 73 years of age, passed away early Tuesday afternoon, October 7, 2025 at his home.
John was born May 27, 1952 in Hornell, the son of Floyd and Mabel (Patrick) Cady. He grew up in Greenwood and graduated from Greenwood Central School. John was an expert electrician.He worked for different companies throughout the years as well as working on his own.
John’s hobbies were many. He loved his John Deere lawn mowers, his vintage cars, especially his Camaro, and he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and puttering around his property.
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John was predeceased by his parents, Floyd and Mabel Cady; his son, William Cady; and his in-laws, Raymond Jr. and Paula ielges. He is survived by his wife,Lisa ielges Cady of Wayland; his children,Robert (Kim) Cady and Jacob (Allison) Hendershot of Hornell; his daughterin-law, Krisinda (Eric) Brown of Andover; several grandchildren; his siblings, Don (Onalee) Cady of Cameron, Linda (Stephen) Williamson of Greenwood and Brenda (Jerel) Woodworth of Greenwood; his inlaws, Raymond III (Vicki) ielges of Perkinsville, Karl (Chris) ielges of Wayland and Susanne (Todd) Wyman of Fairport; along with several nieces and nephews and especially his dog, “Rusty!”
ere will be no calling hours for John. His funeral service will be Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11am at St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland, along with a celebration of his life at the Wayland American Legion immediately following.
Contributions in memory of John C. Cady may be made to the Vincent House, 310 Second Avenue, Wayland, NY 14572.
Research shows that when we give to others, we also contribute to our own happiness, health and well-being. Scientists have identified something known as the “helper’s high” to describe the positive emotions that follow acts of helpfulness toward others. Research also associates improved health and longevity with this psychological state, according to the National Library of Medicine.
“ No act of kindness is too small. e gi of kindness may start as a small ripple that over time can turn into a tidal wave affecting the lives of many.
- Kevin Heath, CEO of More4Kids
Similar to the ripples that result from a pebble being dropped into water, studies show that our words and actions also have a “ripple effect” that can be either positive or negative. So why not create a ripple effect of kindness, helpfulness and happiness?
Ea I as Spread Kind !
• Smile at somebody and say hello.
• Pay somebody a sincere compliment.
• Call a friend or family member to say hello and ask how they’re doing.
• Drop off a baked good for a neighbor.
• Tape some quarters to a parking meter.
• Open the door or hold the elevator for somebody behind you.
• Drop a greeting card or small gift in the mail to brighten someone’s day.
• Share a nice comment or compliment on somebody’s social media post.
• Make space for somebody trying to merge in front of you on the road.
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