Monroe East: Genesee Valley Penny Saver 10-17-25

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Assistance Program is available for income-eligible households in Monroe County located outside of the city limits.

Need 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

You might find that building up or out makes more financial sense than

By Fifi Rodriguez

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?”?wild?

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PREVENT DIY INJURIES

result from splashes with household cleaners, flying debris such as wood chips, or getting hit by branches. Many of these injuries can be prevented by wearing eye protection.

Discuss how to share the news. Once your boss and HR department has been notified, seek their input regarding how to break the news to your colleagues. If you routinely work with people across multiple departments, it may be best to inform everyone through email, as it can be exhausting to break the news to each colleague individually. But it’s also alright if you prefer to keep the diagnosis under wraps. In the latter case, it might still be wise to inform those you work with closely each day, as that can help them prepare for increased responsibilities as your treatment progresses and potentially makes it hard for you to continue working full-time. When discussing how to share the news with an HR department, be specific about how much you want to share, as you may only feel comfortable discussing details of your diagnosis with certain coworkers, such as your boss.

Animals and insects can cause damage, too. It’s not just poor weather that homeowners need to consider with regard to roof damage. Boring insects and animals may cause problems with roofs as well. A roof inspection may shed light on potential pest problems. Holes or nesting materials may indicate that an animal or animals are using the attic as a shelter from the elements.

STRANGE BUT TRUE By Lucie

* When he retired in 1990 after molding 1.4 billion crayons, Crayola’s most senior crayon molder, Emerson Moser, revealed he was actually blue-green color blind.

Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.

All real estate advertised in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Fair Housing Enforcement Project Monroe County Legal Assistance Center 1 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 325-2500 • www.lawny.org

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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HOW TO KEEP DOGS SAFE AND CONTENT

Socialize the pet. Learning how to respond to other dogs and people is an important aspect of canine life. If the pet is to get along with other dogs, it needs to have high exposure to other animals every day and in various scenarios. Socialization can begin as soon as a puppy is immunized and able to venture out with others.

By Sam Mazotta

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.

Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

Princess

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.”

© 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

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BY HENRY BOLTINOFF

ROCHESTER’S FORGOTTEN JAZZ TRAILBLAZER

Blanche Calloway

BY CHELSIE WELLS

Long before Cab Calloway became the “Hi-de-ho” man, his older sister Blanche was already making her mark on the American jazz scene. ough history o en remembers her as Cab’s sibling, Blanche Dorothea Calloway was a pioneering performer and bandleader in her own right.

Born on February 9, 1902, she spent part of her early childhood in Rochester before the Calloway family moved back to Baltimore. While her time in Rochester was brief, the city remains an important chapter in the story of a woman who would go on to become one of jazz’s first female bandleaders.

e Calloways came to Rochester in the early 1900s and settled in the Swillburg neighborhood on Sycamore Street. Her parents, Cabell Calloway Jr. and Martha Eulalia Reed Calloway, worked hard to provide opportunities for their children. Martha, a teacher and church organist, ensured that music filled the household, a foundation that shaped both Blanche and Cab.

As a teenager, Blanche was drawn to the stage. In 1921, she attended Morgan State College in Baltimore, but soon le to pursue a career in music. Her big break came when she joined the touring revue Plantation Days, where she honed her cra and gained experience performing before integrated audiences, which was a rarity at the time. By the mid-1920s, she had moved to Chicago, where she appeared at the Sunset Café, the same venue that would later host her younger brother.

In the early 1930s, Blanche Calloway achieved a groundbreaking milestone: she became one of the first ever women to lead an all-male jazz orchestra. Performing under the name “Blanche Calloway and Her Joy Boys,” she recorded energetic numbers such as “Just a Crazy Song” and “I Need Lovin.” Her orchestra featured top musicians, and their lively recordings reveal a bold and confident leader who could command a band as skillfully as any man of her time.

Blanche’s influence on her younger brother is undeniable. In fact, some historians credit her with inspiring Cab’s signature scat style. As Harvard Magazine writer, Jacob Sweet, writes, “Before swing-era singer, actor, and bandleaderCabCallowaywasahouseholdname,hewasn’t even the biggest name in his household. at distinction went to Blanche Calloway, his vocalist older sister and the first woman to lead an all-male jazz orchestra.” Blanche’s success proved that someone from their family could thrive in show business, and Cab soon followed in her footsteps and became the household name.

Despite her trailblazing achievements, Blanche’s career was not without challenges. Touring in the Jim Crow era meant constant encounters with racism and discrimination. Life on the road came with challenges as well, and she faced harassment and even arrests. She also faced skepticism as a woman leading male musicians. For instance, a Boston radio announcer asked, “Do you really rehearse your orchestra and make them work, or do you leave that up to a man in the group?” Blanche’s response, evidently written in the margin of the interview transcript, was: “I do the work.” Her insistence on professionalism and authority defined her leadership style.

By the late 1930s, Blanche’s career as a bandleader slowed. Financial troubles forced her to declare bankruptcy, and she eventually le the spotlight. But she never truly le the entertainment world. She worked as a nightclub manager and later became one of the first African American female disc jockeys in the South, continuing to break barriers in new ways.

oughBlancheCallowaymaynotbeaswidelyrecognized as her younger brother, her legacy is significant. She paved the way for women in jazz, challenged gender norms, and showed the world that a woman could lead with authority in an industry dominated by men.

BlancheCalloway’sjourneyfromRochestertothenational stage illustrates both the promise and the struggles of early jazz musicians. She was bold, ambitious, and ahead of her time. While Cab carried the Calloway name to international fame, it was Blanche who first stepped into the spotlight, proving that the family from Rochester had music and leadership in its blood.

Today, Rochester remembers her as one of its own. e Swillburg neighborhood includes Blanche on its list of notable residents, and community groups have highlighted her story as part of the city’s cultural history. In 2023, Stacey Mrva’s sculpture of Blanche was unveiled in Otto Henderberg Park on Sycamore Street near the Calloway family’s former residence.

Share your original stories about local heroes, community events, school achievements, or hidden gems–email your story idea to hometown@gvpennysaver.com!

hometown events

There’s so much happening at your local libraries!

East Rochester Public Library

317 Main St., E. Rochester, NY (585) 586-8302

www.eastrochester.org

M 9-7; Tu-Th 9-6; F 9-5; Sa 10-2; Su Closed

ERPL Book Nook: Open M, W & Sa 10-1

Fairport Public Library

1 Fairport Village Landing, Fairport (585) 223-9091

www.fairportlibrary.org

M-Th 9-9; F 9-6; Sat. 9-5; Su 12-3 (Oct.-April)

Penfield Public Library

1985 Baird Rd., Penfield (585) 340-8720

www.penfieldlibrary.org

M-Th 9:30-8:30; F 9:30-6; Sa 10-5; Su 1-5

Pittsford

Community Library

24 State St., Pittsford • (585) 248-6275

M-Th 9-8; F 9-6; Sa 10-5; Su Noon-5

Webster Public Library

980 Ridge Rd., Webster • (585) 872-7075

www.websterlibrary.org

M-Th 9-8; F & Sa 10-5; Su Closed

WEBSTERPUBLICLIBRARY:

LunchandLearn:DiscoveringBirds inWebster&Penfield LearnaboutbirdsintheWebster andPenfieldareafromretiredscientistKevinonTuesday,October 28at12:30pm.Youwilllearn aboutwhichbirdsstayinthearea yearroundandwhichmigrate south,thethreemostcommon nestingsites,theimportanceofa nestingasite,andhowtoattract thelargestvarietyofbirdstoyour property.Bringabaglunchandeat withusat12:30pm,beforethis talk.Ifyoujustwanttolistentothe talk,pleasecomeat1:00pm.Beveragesanddessertwillbeprovided. Pleaseregisteratwebsterlibrary.org orcall585-872-7075.

Autumn is the season of change. ~Taoist proverb

FAIRPORT

Fairport-PerintonChamber October22Coffee- OnOctober 22,8am,SolsticeSeniorLivingwill bethehostofaFairport-Perinton ChamberCoffeeThehostisplanningafallthemedbreakfastwith cider,coffee,andseasonaltreats! Comeandtourtheelegantparlors, gamerooms,andgrandatrium. Thiseventisopentomembers, guests,andvisitorsinterestedin investigatingChambermembership.Noregistration;nofee.https:/ /fairportperintonchamber.org/ ?q=events-list

FairportCommunityTrunkor Treat! FREE.Everyoneiswelcome! Sunday,October26,6-8pm, FairportUCC,26EastChurchSt., Fairport.Carsignupswanted! Decorateacar&handoutcandy! Email:contactus.fairportuss@gmail. com.Includeyourname,phone, andvehicletype(car,truck,suv, other)*Pleasearriveat5pmtopark anddecorate.*Candyhand-outto startat6pm.*Carsmustremain parkeduntil8:30pm.*Pleasekeep decorationskid-friendly.

Guidelines for Hometown Events

To Post Your Event:

Log in and submit your event online at www.gvpennysaver.com/calendar or in person at: 1471 Route 15, Avon, NY 14414

Submit your event by the Monday 2 weeks prior to publication date.

Events must occur on a specific date and time. Event submissions may not include businesses or schools seeking registration for classes or programs, or organizations seeking crafters, vendors, or item donations. Genesee Valley Penny Saver reserves the right to approve/reject events for publication. Events are published as space allows.

PerintonConcertBandpresents ’MusicWithoutBorders: Celebratingthe80thAnniversaryofthe UnitedNations’.WednesdayOctober22,20257:30PMattheMinervaDeLandSchoolAuditorium, 140HulburtRoad,Fairport.Please jointhePerintonConcertBandfor awonderfullyvariedautumnconcertwherewewillsamplemusic fromaroundtheglobe.Wewill performmusicbyShostakovich (Russia),DelloJoio(US/France), Texidor(Spain),Marquez(Mexico/ Cuba),Wada(Japan)andHindemith(Germany).Whilemusicisindeedauniversal,borderless language,wehopeyoucanjoinus toseewhatuniquequalitiesthese composersbringtothesame12 notes!

ONTARIO

2025HomeFortheHolidaysBazaar- TheNorthOntarioMethodist Church(otherwiseknownas“The BrickChurch”)willbehostinga HomeFortheHolidaysBazaaron Friday,October24thfrom9:00 a.m.-3:00p.m.andSaturday, October25thfrom9:00a.m.-3:00 p.m.at7200OntarioCenterRoad inOntario.WewillbeservingDine In&TakeOutlunchonbothdays from11:00a.m.-1:30p.m.and sharingmanydeliciousbaked goods,craftsand“NexttoNew” treasurestosharewitheveryone thatstopsbyforavisit.Welook forwardtoseeingyouthere!

Just after the death of the flowers, And before they are buried in snow,

There comes a festival season, When nature is all aglow— Aglow with a mystical spendour That rivals the brightness of spring,

Aglow with a beauty more tender Than aught which fair summer could bring....

~Emeline B. Smith, “Indian Summer”

PENFIELD

PenfieldSymphonyOrchestra’s “MythsandMysteries”Concert -Averyspecialpre-concertlecture intheauditoriumforticketholders willbeginat6:30pm,followedby Q&Awiththeaudience.Thisconcert,whichhasreceivedspecial supportfromaMonroeCounty MidsizedArtsGrant,willbeheldon October20,7:30pmatthePenfield HighSchoolAuditorium,25High SchoolDrive,Penfield.Ticketscan bepurchasedonlineatwww. penfieldsymphony.org,byphone 585-872-0774,andatthedooron thenightoftheconcert.Tickets cost$15foradults.Forstudentsof anyagewithastudentID,$1. Groupratesareavailableforparties ofsixormore.http://www. penfieldsymphony.org.

FashionShowandLuncheonTheWoman’sClubofRochesteris hostingitsannualFashionShow andLuncheonphilanthropicfundraiseronSaturday,November8, 2025at11:00AMatPenfield CountryClub,1784JacksonRoad, Penfield.Wearefeaturingfashions byJ.Jill.Pleasejoinusforthisfun eventandinviteyourfriends.Lunch choicesareChickenFrench,Apple CrispSaladorMileHighReuben. Thepriceis$37perpersonand reservationsarerequiredbyOctober23rd.Tomakeyourreservation, pleasesendyourcheck,payableto WCOR,toMargaretZanghi,2Onyx Drive,Penfield,NY14526.Indicate yourmenuchoiceonyourcheck.If youwishtobeseatedwithfriends, pleaseindicatetheirnameswhen makingyourreservation.Enjoy!

AWA Communication Technologies Museum Two Hundred Years of Innovations

Hours are: Tuesdays 10am-3pm and Saturdays 1-5pm

6925 State Route 5, Bloomfield, New York 14469 585-257-5119 • www.antiquewireless.org

events

FallWineTasting&AuctionThePenfieldPublicLibraryFoundationisholdingitsnextWineTasting eventFriday,November14,at 6:30pmatShadowLakeGolf& RestaurantinPenfield.Enjoysamplingsoffourhigh-qualitywines, combinedwithsophisticatedfood pairings.AprofessionalWine Sommelierwillguideyouthrough thewines,origins,andtastes.The silentauctioncontainsrestaurant giftcards,foodiebaskets,art, experiences,BuffaloBillsgarb,and more.Proceedsfromtheeventwill helpcreateanendowmentfundto securethefutureoflibraryprogrammingforgenerationstocome. Eventticketsare$60perperson. Donationshappilyacceptedaswell.

WEBSTER

Women’sClubofWebsterCard/ GamePartyPhilanthropic“FunRaiser” -Women’sClubofWebsterFallLuncheonCard/GameParty fundraiser,Tues.,Nov.4th,at Glendoveers,2328OldBrowncroft Rd.,Rochester,10:00am-3:30pm. Donation:$45.00/perperson. 10:00amcoffee/beveragesand pastries.12:30pm:hotluncheon buffet.Door-prizes/Raffles/Games! Netproceedstobenefitlocal charitiesincludingWebsterComfortCare.Guestsencouragedto bringgames.Comealoneorbring friends.Reservations:checkpayableto“WCW”byTues.,Oct. 28th.Mailto:DianeMiller,428 SenecaParkAve.,Rochester,NY 14617.Statename,phonenumber,emailaddressandnamesof otherplayers,ifany.Information? DianeMiller,585-230-6042.

1970ClassofRLThomas’55th Reunion- Theclassof1970willbe havingareuniononNovember1, 2-11pmatFinnPark-Liberty Lodge.Contactrlt1970alumni@ gmail.comtoregisterformoreinformation.

ScoutingOpenHouseforYouth inWebster! Boysandgirlsages 5-20areinvitedwiththeirparents SaturdayOctober18,noon-5pm. Activitiesandinformationabout thevariousscoutprogramscharteredbytheWebsterPresbyterian Church,550WebsterRoad,Webster.CubPack262isforboysand girlsingradesK-5thgrade;we havetroop262forboysages 11-17;troop425forgirlsages 11-17andCrew425(whichoffers canoeing,kayaking,and paddleboardoutingsforboysand girlsages14-20).ScoutingAmerica (formallyBoyScoutsofAmerica)all inadulttrainedandledgroups. Totallyfreefun!

WebsterMasonicCharitySpa-

ghettiDinner- TheWebsterMasonicLodge#538willhostaPublic CharityFundraiserSpaghettiDinner onFridayNovember7thatthe WebsterMasonicTemple,30OrchardStreet,5PM-7PM.Dinners are$12.00adultsand$6.00fora child’sportion(CashOnlyPlease). Dineinortakeyourmealtogo!To goorderscanbeplacedatthe cashierstable.Call(585)872-3500 foranyquestions.Achairliftis availableifstepsareanissue.All netproceedsforthismonth’sdinnerwillbenefittheRochesterCommunitRobotics.Frienduson Facebookat:WebsterLodge SpaghettiDinner

AVOIDING CANCER RISK FACTORS MAY HELP PREVENT CERTAIN CANCERS. Risk factors include smoking, being overweight, and not getting enough exercise. Increasing protective factors such as quitting smoking and exercising may also help prevent some cancers. Talk to your doctor or other health care professional about how you might lower your risk of cancer.

DID YOU KNOW?

Data from the GLSEN® 2019 National School Climate Survey indicates that 59 percent of LGBTQ students felt unsafe at school because of their sexual orientation. Roughly one-third of LGBTQ students indicated they had missed at least one entire day of school in the month preceding their participation in the survey because they felt unsafe or uncomfortable,while just under 9 percent admitted missing four or more days during that span. The survey consisted of more than 16,000 students between the ages of 13 and 21 and represented students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and Guam. Results from the 2021 survey will be available in fall 2022. Spirit Day is an effort to highlight and support programming that counters the dangerous effects of bullying of LGBTQ youth. More information about Spirit Day, including how to participate and support LGBTQ youth, can be found at www.glaad.org/spiritday.

poem of the week

Submitted by a local reader.

e Maple

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.

real estate

JEFFERSON PARK NOW LEASING

FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE

Condition of the property: Product shortages were another trend to emerge during the pandemic, and disruptions to the supply chain will not necessarily go away anytime soon. In addition, the cost of various products associated with home improvements, including lumber, skyrocketed during the pandemic. The National Association of Home Builders noted that while lumber prices declined in 2021, the price of lumber packages quoted to builders remained high.That means real estate investors who invest in properties that will need work could be forced to pay a lot to fix these properties. And ongoing supply chain issues could extend the time it takes to renovate a property. Investors must be able to bear these costs and lag times to make the most off their real estate investments.

HOW TO SUPPORT LOVED ONES WHO HAVE BREAST CANCER

Offer practical support. Cancer affects the body in a number of ways. Energy levels may wane and certain symptoms may arise. Side effects from treatments also can make it difficult to continue with daily tasks. So an offer to help with tasks associated with daily living, such as cooking meals, gardening, washing clothes, or cleaning up around the house, can be practical and much appreciated. Approach the individual and ask questions in pointed ways. Rather than, “What can I do to help?”, which may result in an answer of, “Nothing,” figure out a way to pitch in and then ask if that would be acceptable. This may be, “Would you like me to run to the supermarket for you today?”

SPONSORED

Brighter

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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Man With Pacemaker Must Be Careful Around Induction Stovetops

Q. A.

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.

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.

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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.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* A study revealed that people scored higher in a mental agility test while wearing a lab coat they believed was a doctor’s coat. The effect was not there when they believed the same white coat was a painter’s coat.

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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

Poll ends 10-21-2025

Poll ended 10-14-2025

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Life insurance merits serious consideration, and adults should do their homework and fully understand a policy before signing any contracts.

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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By Matilda Charles

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.

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Estrogen is a hormone made by the body. It helps the body develop and maintain female sex characteristics. Being exposed to estrogen over a long time may increase the risk of breast cancer. Estrogen levels are highest during the years a woman is menstruating.

A woman’s exposure to estrogen is increased in the following ways:

• Early menstruation: Beginning to have menstrual periods at age 11 or younger increases the number of years the breast tissue is exposed to estrogen.

• Starting menopause at a later age: The more years a woman menstruates, the longer her breast tissue is exposed to estrogen

• Older age at first birth or never having given birth: Because estrogen levels are lower during pregnancy, breast tissue is exposed to more estrogen in women who become pregnant for the first time after age 35 or who never become pregnant.

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.