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Exercising outdoors in winter can be exhilarating, but athletes must prioritize staying warm and safe for the duration of their workouts.

NOW HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

* Toothpaste works well as a silver polish. Wet your silver, plop a little non-gel toothpaste on it and rub gently to clean. Rinse well and let it shine.

* A great hint from Mary R. of Duluth, Georgia: If the kids are drawing with felt markers and their hands get covered with ink, don’t worry. Just spray their hands down with hairspray, then wipe off the ink with a paper towel. Don’t forget to wash their hands afterward!

* Dip your toothbrush in baking soda before you add toothpaste when brushing your teeth. You get used to the taste, but the extra scrub really gets your teeth clean, and it’s very inexpensive to use. -- R.E. in Arizona

* Have clumped-up sugar in the canister? No worries. To keep sugar from hardening, add a slice of bread to the container from time to time, and leave it there a day before removing.

* Use this quick fix for oily hair. Rub a small amount of cornstarch into the oily areas of your hair. The cornstarch will soak up the dirt and oil; you just brush it out.

* A reader from Michigan wonders: How can I keep from having static head, especially when using a hat? The answer: You probably already have a tube of lip balm in your pocket or purse. Rub some on your palms, then run your palms over your hair.

Winter bites with its teeth or lashes with its tail.

~ Montenegrin Proverb

• House of John: e House of John is a 2-bedroom Comfort Care Home located in Cli on Springs. We provide end-of-life care to those unable to be cared for at home at no cost to the resident. We are looking for caring, reliable people willing to share 4-8 hrs. a month to assist with resident care. No caregiving experience required. All training is provided free of charge. If interested, please call or email the House at 315-462-5646 or house@houseo ohn.org

• Perinton Ambulance: Seeking volunteers for general o ce/administrative work as well as building & grounds. Hours and tasks vary based on ability and availability. Email volunteer@pvac.org

• Catholic Charities of Bu alo: e Home Visitation Program needs Friendly Home Visitors, age 21+ to volunteer one hour each week through in person visits or calls to a 60+ older adult in Genesee County who is living independently and has expressed feelings of loneliness. You can be the bright spot in their week by providing a smile and laughter that brings increased socialization and a feeling of community connection. Call Lisa Wittmeyer at 716-341-6751 to learn more about volunteering with us.

• Light Hill, of Canandaigua Comfort Care Home Inc.: A two-bed end of life care home. We are always seeking volunteers for hands-on care, home & garden maintenance, light housekeeping and/or fundraising support! Contact us today or ll out an application on our website at lighthillhome. org. We would be so honored to add YOU to our extended family! Email us at mk@lighthillhome.org or call 585-393-1311.

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

1 2/3 cups flour

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 teaspoons Red Food Color

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar nonstick cooking spray

In medium bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, food color and vanilla extract; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Refrigerate 4 hours.

Heat oven to 350 F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in confectioners’ sugar to completely coat. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are puffed. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

• Charlotte House Comfort Care: Resident care help needed. We would love to bring new volunteers into our family. It is a rewarding experience and a great way to spend time with friends or make new friends. Email charlottehouseinc.@gmail.com

• Webster Comfort Care Home: We use volunteers to handle every aspect of resident care. We are a two person home for the terminally ill and we rely on community volunteers to o er round the clock care to our residents. We are also looking for volunteers with graphic skills, writing skills and strong social media skills. Email VolunteerCoord@ webstercomfortcare.org

• Genesee County 4-H Program, 4-H Teen Club Leader: Coordinate monthly meetings and projects for youth age 13-18. Call 585-343-3040 or email genesee4h@cornell.edu

• Serenity House of Victor: A two-bed comfort care home serving residents with end-of-life care. Serenity House needs volunteers to share their time & talent through providing resident care, building & grounds maintenance, or fundraising support. Come join our team! Share your most valuable gi – yourself ! Please contact the Director at serenityhousevictor@gmail.com or call 585-729-7617.

• Wayland Food Pantry at Lighthouse: Looking for volunteers on two Wednesday mornings each month to help unload orders from the food truck. Usually two Wednesday mornings monthly. Email Waylandfoodpantry@gmail.com or call 585-736-7586.

• PAX - Program of Academic Exchange: Seeking host families for the 2022-2023 academic year (or “welcome families” for 6-8 weeks). Share YOUR America with an exchange student. Contact me with questions at emilypelkowski@gmail.com or 315-576-2326.

• Geneseo Groveland Emergency Food Pantry: Needs your help! Email ggefoodpantry@gmail.com

• Wood Library: Shelving books and other materials, ful lling hold requests, special library events, straightening shelves. Call 585-394-1381 or email stoomey@pls-net.org

What would we be without our friends? Can you imagine life without a shoulder to cry on as you reel from a bad breakup? Or a companion to hog all the junk food with as you watch the scariest movies while hiding under covers. Friends are the family we choose, and it’s time we pay this underrated relationship admiration and honor with a monthlong celebration.

How to celebrate friendship month? Have a friendship movie marathon! It’s time to turn on your favorite movies and enjoy the nal stretch of hot cocoa and weighted blankets with your besties. As you start this beautiful month of February and celebrate the spirit of friendship, end your nights with your favorite movies of the same.

IN MEMORY OF