Batavia - Genesee Valley Penny Saver 12-30-2022

PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

How to Give Your Pet a Healthy, Happy New Year

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: is week, many Americans are celebrating their newest gi to the family: a cute puppy or kitten, duck or chicken, or pocket pets like hamsters and Guinea pigs. It’s also a time to form new resolutions in anticipation of the New Year.

I hope that new pet owners’ rst resolution will be to establish a relationship with a veterinarian with expertise in their speci c pet. Some pets need to start or continue a vaccination schedule so that they grow up healthy. Puppies are at risk of contracting parvo virus, for example, so bolstering their immune system is very important.

Your vet also can provide advice and tips for caring for pets. Guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits communicate happiness or distress in unique ways that a new owner may not be familiar with. Puppies are wiggly and energetic. Kittens are curious and fearless. Vets can help new owners navigate these waters and provide regular checkups to help keep pets healthy. -- Dedicated Vet in Boston

DEAR DEDICATED: ank you for sending this! Establishing a care routine with a veterinarian is so important. It should sit at the top of owners’ to-do lists, along with providing comfortable, warm bedding, a clean and safe environment and, especially for puppies, a daily training routine. Mark your calendar with key dates,

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My name is Bailey. I’m 9 years old and am a husky/ pit mix. My eyes are my best feature as one is blue and one is half blue and half brown. I have taken over the recliner chair in our family room as my own. The only time I have to share is when the grandkids come to visit.

Send us a photo and brief write-up of your pet and we’ll feature it. Email to: sales@gvpennysaver.com or mail to: P.O. Box 340, Avon, NY 14414. Pets will be published at discretion of GVPS.

HOLIDAY BAKING POINTERS

Pans should be on the center rack of the oven. If the oven isn’t wide enough to put multiple pans side by side, place them on different racks and slightly offset them to enable air circulation.

Use parchment paper. This unsung hero of baking can keep cookies from spreading out on baking sheets, prevent cakes from sticking to pans and may even help batter and dough bake evenly.

Cool cakes upside down on a cooling rack.This will help flatten out the tops, which makes it easier to stack and level cakes for layered cakes.

FREE GLOSSARY AND COMPENSATION GUIDE

(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care for is ever diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer after exposure to asbestos at work decades ago, here’s news for you. If you’re undergoing medical treatment, you can use a free “Asbestos Disease Glossary” available from the Asbestos Lifeline Institute of Great Neck, New York.

The handy, pocket-size booklet explains all the common medical terms used in asbestosinjurycareandidentifiesallthe different medical specialists involved in treating mesothelioma,lung cancer and several other nonmalignant, asbestosrelated diseases.

The free booklet also contains helpful information about achieving monetary compensation for asbestos injuries, which hinges upon a timely filing of the claim and the ability to identify the specific asbestos products you used. In most instances, a “latency period” of several decades after exposure occurs before asbestos diseases develop, so most victims are in their 60s or older.

For victims with valid claims, choosing therightlawfirmforrepresentationcan be daunting, due to the many choices presented through TV commercials and Internet searches.The Asbestos Lifeline Institute can also be helpful in guiding you to the right firm.

To learn more, call the Asbestos Lifeline at (800) 990-1650, e-mail AsbestosLifeline@gmail.com or visit www.AsbestosDiseaseGlossary.com.

It’s not the gifts under our tree we cherish the most, but the people all around us who bring such joy and meaning to our holiday season. Thanks for shining your light into our year. We value your trust in us, and we

The team at Toyota of Batavia wishes you peace, joy, and prosperity throughout the coming year. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Featured Nonprofit:

Light Hill, of Canandaigua Comfort Care Home Inc., is 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 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.

• Alzheimer’s Association: Be a part of our planning committees! Email Julie DeMersman at jademersman@alz.org or call (585) 257-4476.

• Aurora House of Western Monroe County: Only a few hours a week or a month can be a great bene t to our residents; there are many opportunities to share your gi s and interests with Aurora House. If you think you may be interested in hands-on care giving for residents, please know that you do not need to have healthcare experience to volunteer. ere is training provided, and no one is asked to volunteer as a primary person on a shi until comfortable with their skills. Email director@aurorahousewmc.com.

• 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.

• Crossroads House is looking for volunteers for Resident Care, Fundraising Support, Building and Grounds Maintenance, O ce Assistance and a variety of other support roles. Email: emilycrawford@crossroadshouse.com.

• Finger Lakes oroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP): We are in need of basic barn help for the horses, especially on Saturdays and Sundays. Mostly cleaning stalls and basic grooming (no experience necessary). Email ladyalina14@yahoo.com or call (585) 478-4664.

• Generation Two: Volunteers needed to play with children in kindergarten to 2nd grade in select Monroe County schools in the fall. Training provided. Commitment of 1 day per week for 3 hours. Visit our website to learn about our program at www.g2rochester.org. Call Oni Colon at (315) 520-5064, or email oni.colon@g2rochester.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.

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

• Girl Scouts of Western NY: e Avon-Caledonia area is looking for volunteers for troops Daisy, Brownie, and Juniors. Training and many resources provided. Contact Jeanne at (585) 226-6434 or by email at jfusco33@juno.com.

• Give-a-Li at Lifespan is seeking volunteer drivers to provide independence and safety for our older neighbors who are no longer able to drive. Rides are given to medical appointments and other necessary supplemental insurances are provided free of charge. If you have a couple of hours a week, or even a couple of hours a month, contact us by phone at (585) 244-8400 or email at info@lifespan-roch.org.

• PAX - Program of Academic Exchange is 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.

• Richmond (Honeoye) Fire Department needs volunteers to help with everything from ghting res to re ghter support, ambulance driver and EMS support. ere is something for everyone to help with. Help us to help you, your neighbors and community. Volunteering is a rewarding experience. Contact us for details. Email Dale Doty at ddoty3@rochester.rr.com or call him at (585) 750-1173.

• Senior Wishes grants wishes to lower income seniors living independently and to those living in care facilities in Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee and Wyoming counties. Wishes have included attending sporting and cultural events, visiting a loved one not seen in years, and re-engaging a senior in a hobby. Simple needs are also considered. For more information about Senior Wishes, visit www.seniorwishes.org or call Executive Director, Wendy Backman at (716) 508-2121.

• Serenity House of Victor e Serenity House of Victor is 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.

• Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry helps with end-of-life care in a 2 bed home. Come join our family of volunteers! Email Suzanne at suzannescch167@gmail.com.

• UR Medicine Home Care/Meals On Wheels: Help us deliver meals in Monroe County. Meals are delivered Monday-Friday between the hours of 10:30am and 1:30pm. Call (585) 274-4385.

• Vincent House: e Vincent House in Wayland is a Comfort Care Home serving residents with end-of-life care. We are in need of volunteers. Contact Christina Mattice at (585) 728-2427.

• Rochester Hope for Pets: Rochester Hope for Pets raises money through generous donors and grant programs in order to provide funds to Rochester area individuals needing assistance paying for veterinary care for their beloved pets. To learn more or to make a donation, please visit www.rochesterhopeforpets.org.

• Wayland Food Pantry at Lighthouse is 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.

DENTAL ANTIBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS

Our mouths are full of bacteria, and sometimes a dental procedure will allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream where it can travel elsewhere in the body and cause infection. Antibiotic prophylaxis for dental work means taking antibiotics preventatively before a procedure to avoid the risk of infection. For most patients and dental treatments, antibiotic prophylaxis is not necessary, but it is recommended for high-risk patients. For dental procedures, a high-risk patient is usually someone with a heart condition or other condition that increases the risk of infection elsewhere in the body. Heart patients who are at high risk of endocarditis (inflammation or infection of the heart valve) should always take prophylactic antibiotics prior to any dental procedure.

Prevent and protect – two key words crucial for success in our quest

to achieving the healthiest bodies possible. For compassionate dental care, including preventive care, complete restorations, cosmetic dentistry, and regular cleanings, our primary goal at BATAVIA FAMILY DENTAL is to treat our patients with the best, most up-to-date, gentle dentistry possible. Office hours are by appointment at 6 Batavia City Centre. Please call us at 585.343.4246. We’ll give you a reason to smile!

P.S. Heart patients at high-risk for endocarditis include those who have had a prosthetic heart valve replacement, a heart transplant with abnormal valve function, and some congenital heart conditions.

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WHAT MAY BE BEHIND A LOSS OF SMELL

Other causes. There are other medically sound reasons why loss of smell may occur. These range from exposure to chemicals that burn the inside of the nose to an underactive thyroid to long-term alcoholism. Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease also have been linked to anosmia. However, there are many other conditions that obstruct the nasal passages or cause damage to the brain or nerves involved in sense of smell.

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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.

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Radiofrequency Ablation Considerably Lessens Back Pain

DEAR DR. ROACH: I suffered a lower back injury in 2001, with crushed and bulging discs in the L2, L3, L4 and L5 vertebras. After over a year of physical therapy and drugs, my pain doctor tried an epidural injection, which did not work, and then suggested I try something new at that time called a radiofrequency ablation (also called a lumbar facet rhizotomy). It’s done as an outpatient surgery and may have to be repeated.

I’ve done so many that I opt for no anesthesia. It works great; I even get up and drive myself home! I’ve learned to limit my activities, so as to not cause more damage due to my disabled pain receptors.

I have been pain- and drug-free for almost 20 years. The treatment usually lasts nine to 14 months, and when I feel the nerves starting to fire again and cause me pain, I just schedule the procedure and have them ablated again.

Whenever I see somebody walking funny due to back pain, I mention this procedure to them. Several of them have come back and thanked me for saying something.

Doctors don’t seem to promote this procedure, and I don’t understand why. It’s clearly another option besides surgery and addictive medication. It’s been a win-win for me, as opposed to surgery.

Please help promote this wonderful yet “unknown” procedure. I’m still living an active normal life at 64, 20 years after I was told I may end up in a wheelchair. -- M.T.

ANSWER: Radiofrequency ablation of the nerves in the back has been used since the 1970s in people with intractable back pain. The procedure uses an electrode that heats the nerves in the facet joints of the back, stopping pain conduction. This is done when the treating physician is sure that the pain is coming from these particular nerves, called the lumbar medial branch nerves. This procedure is not appropriate for all types of back pain. Typically, the physician will perform a block using an injection, and if this is successful, but short-lived (as is often the case), a radiofrequency ablation is considered. When it works, a year of relief is typical (sometimes shorter or, for a few, up to three years) before the nerve fibers regenerate, at which point the procedure can be repeated. Burning or numbness around the injection site is the most common adverse effect.

Effectiveness rates in the published literature range from 50% to nearly 100% in small trials of carefully chosen subjects. However, a large randomized trial of this procedure in subjects who were being treated with an exercise program and psychological support did not show a significant improvement in pain or function.

I agree with you that this procedure is safer than surgery, and while I’m glad it’s worked for you, the evidence of benefit from the highest-quality trials is lacking.

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Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu.

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Debra Heale

MERRY CHRISTMAS

RAVES

Thank you Livingston City Sheriff and National Grid

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On Wednesday November 30, we woke to very blustery winds. We found a Livingston County Deputy in our driveway-apparently he noticed the electrical pole across from our driveway had been damaged by the wind. He had notified National Grid of the problem and stayed while they came to assess the damage. Within 2 hours National Grid had come and stabilized the damaged pole and then returned and replaced it with a brand new pole. We never even lost our power! Thank you so much Livingston County Sheriff and National Grid. Job well done-we are grateful!

Riga Recreation Secret Santa

On Wednesday, December 14th, for the 10th year in a row, the Riga Recreation "Santa" took to the snowbarren roads of the Town with his elves in search of uniquely decorated homes to surprise those at home with gift cards purchased from local businesses. It is always difficult to choose these homes as there are many worthy choices. However, Santa's little elves pointed out those they felt deserved a Christmas surprise. Special thanks to the Elves of Riga. Merry Christmas to ALL.....and to ALL a Good Night!

"Santa" David Thomas, Riga Recreation Supervisor

Congratulations, Carl!

Carl Blackmer of Richmond, Ontario County, has been named 2022 Haymaker of the Year by the National Hay Association, selected by his peers to receive the industry’s highest honor for lifetime achievement. Carl was president of the organization in 2020, and has served in many different capacities for over 30 years. He is also an outstanding businessman, has employed dozens of local young people, and is an all-around good neighbor. His award was presented at the 2022 NHA convention in Ohio, with family and friends present to surprise him.

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Inconsiderate deer hunters

It’s absolutely disgusting and irresponsible for hunters to gut deer along paths and dump the carcasses at trailheads. Not only is this unsightly and unpleasant for hikers, but it also poses a potential health hazard. The guts and organs of a deer can contain diseases and parasites, which can be spread to other animals and even humans. And leaving the carcasses out in the open can attract scavengers and create a mess for others to clean up. Hunters need to be considerate of others and take responsibility for disposing of the remains properly.

Regarding the “Response” to the Roof on HighMark Stadium

The most important point you make is that a roof could indeed add more money to the project. Not sure it would take a billion dollars as you suggest, however, a roof makes way too much sense for the Bills and their Western New York fans. Just this past Sunday, facing the Jets in nasty weather, the Bills amassed 18 yards gained on offense in the first quarter. Jet’s defense perhaps, but I think Mother Nature, put up an even better fight. According to Dawson Knox, “the ball is always wet, the wind’s whipping …. don’t know if you call that snow or rain.” Can’t be much fun for the fans, especially when the players are complaining, and the players have heated benches and parkas to help keep them warm. The 4 straight Super Bowls the Bills went to is ancient history – remarkable, yes, but a roof provides near perfect conditions and would, I feel, enhance this Bills team’s ability to strike effectively and more often. Just add a roof to the existing HighMark Stadium. Problem solved!

Do Unto Others

During a recent visit to a popular retail chain store, I was taken aback by the disarray I saw in many of the aisles. Inconsiderate shoppers had knocked items from their places and left them. Others had abandoned unwanted merchandise far from its original location, such as baby outfits in the Christmas section. Clothes were crammed onto fitting room racks or strewn on the floor. Businesses are already understaffed, resulting in longer lines for everyone and surly attitudes for some. Shoppers, please try to put yourselves in the shoes of overworked associates and “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” It will undoubtedly save you time and money, with workers spending less time cleaning up and more time on their registers or stocking shelves.

SMALL MOMENTS

MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE

(NAPSI)—There are about 74 million children in America today and if you’re a parent, here’s something you should know: involved fathers— whether they live with their kids or not—can help their children lead happier, healthier and more successful lives. Children who feel close to their fathers are two times more likely to go to college or find a job after high school, 80 percent less likely to end up in jail and 50 percent less likely to experience depression.1 The small moments kids enjoy spending with their fathers can make a big difference in their lives. If you’re like most fathers, you’re already doing what you can to be a great dad. Here’s a look at five easy ways to keep it up.

What You Can Do

1. Spend time with your children.

2. Be a positive role model.

3. Send a text to stay connected when far away.

4. Read to your children.

5. Remember #DadJokesRule!

There has been a massive growth in fatherhood involvement over decades—fathers now spend nearly triple the amount of time with their children than fathers did in the 1960s.2

What Dads are Already Doing

Recent research suggests fathers are already very involved:

• 90 percent consider their role as a dad to be rewarding day in and day out.3

• 78 percent have talked to their child’s teacher about progress in school.4

• 61 percent have attended a PTA or other school meeting.5

• Over half have helped with a class trip, special project or activity.6

• Over a third of fathers have helped with coaching their children’s sports teams.7

Eventhoughfathersarelargelymoreinvolvedthaninpreviousgenerations, dads today still want to be more engaged. Nearly half say they don’t spend enough time with their kids and want to do a better job at parenting.8

To help more fathers understand the importance of their role in their children’s lives, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families, the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (@fatherhoodgov), and the Ad Council (@ adcouncil) have partnered on a national Responsible Fatherhood Campaign.

“All dads should be supported and celebrated for their efforts on Father’s Day and year-round because we know how the story ends for the kids whose fathers show up for them consistently—these children and families thrive,” says Kenneth Braswell (@braswellkenneth), Director, National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse and Fathers Incorporated.

The campaign drives to Fatherhood.gov a free resource that offers information, tools and more. Dads can visit the website for ideas to get involved and stay involved in their children’s lives. Other resources include activity suggestions, homework help, online games and a long list of dad jokes! No matter how busy you may be, make time for your children. It only takes a moment to make a moment.

Learn More: For helpful tips, tools, information, jokes and resources, visit www.fatherhood.gov.

1 - Primus, L. (2017). Changing systems & practices to improve outcomes for young fathers, their children & their families. Washington, DC: Center for the Study of Social Policy. Retrieved from https://www.cssp.org/pages/body/Changing-Systems-Practice-Young-Fathers.pdf

2 - Parker, K. & Gretchen, L. (2017). 6 facts about American fathers. Washington, DC: Pew Research Center. Retrieved from http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/06/15/fathersday-facts/

3 - http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2015/12/17/2-satisfaction-time-and-support/#finding-timefor-family-friends-and-leisure

4 - NRFC Data Snapshot 2018, 2013-2015 National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG)

5 - http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2015/12/17/2-satisfaction-time-and-support/#finding-timefor-family-friends-and-leisure

6 - http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2015/12/17/2-satisfaction-time-and-support/#finding-timefor-family-friends-and-leisure

7 - http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2015/12/17/2-satisfaction-time-and-support/#finding-timefor-family-friends-and-leisure

8 - http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/06/15/fathers-day-facts/

ESTATE SALE EVENT

ON NEW YEAR’S EVE & NEW YEAR’S DAY! 10am-3pm • Sat., 12/31 & Sun., 1/1 ART • PAINTINGS • FURNITURE • ANTIQUES UNBELIEVABLE COLLECTIBLES

FLU-FIGHTING

TIPS: Food can be used to fend of the flu. Common foods that many people already have in their pantries can be powerful flu-fighters. Garlic, for example, contains compounds that have direct antiviral effects and may help destroy the flu before it affects the body. Raw garlic is best. In addition to garlic, citrus fruits, ginger, yogurt, and dark leafy greens can boost immunity and fight the flu, according to Mother Nature’s Network. The British Journal of Nutrition notes that dark chocolate supports T-helper cells, which increase the immune system’s ability to defend against infection.

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Five-piece DINING ROOM SET w/four CHAIRS, two LEAVES. 66” x 42” (96” w/leaves). Light cherry: 585-395-9646

MELATONIN, 2 bottles. One full & the other half full: stellaswirlery@yahoo.com

8’ x 16” WIRE SHELF w/brackets; two BED FRAMES; SINK in 31” W cabinet; 3” KING FOAM MATTRESS PAD; 12” W white CABINET: 585-406-1967

4’ FLUORESCENT SHOP LIGHTS. New 3 prong power cords, clean with working bulbs. Pick up: Text 585-260-8951

60+ CDs. All genres. Some Christian, early Streisand, Michael Bublé, classical. Pick up, W. Henrietta: 585-334-0077 (leave message)

NORFOLK ISLAND PINE, 5.5’ H x 4.5’ W. An indoor tree. Pick up, Clifton Springs: koko92505@yahoo.com

20 FOX BLOCKS (ICF), 15”x 48”, 8” core, weathered but useable. You haul (Naples): 585-690-1718

Round ANTIQUE TABLE. Heavy. Pick up, Phelps: 315-548-3872

Help for Christmas - TODDLER GIRL CLOTHES, PULL-UPS, SMALL QUILTS, TOYS Needy family please, Livonia: 585-346-5451

FISHER-PRICE KIDS BASKETBALL STAND with hoop and net. Adjust 4’ to 6’. Base filled with sand. Can deliver: grouleau@grontiernet.net

AMPICO PLAYER PIANO. You move: 585-323-1762 (leave message)

New ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED with MATTRESS. You pick up: ccfrenchy34@yahoo.com

Brand new SINGLE MATTRESS and BOX SPRING with FRAME and HEADBOARD: 716-474-2884

COUCH & LOVESEAT. In good condition. You pick up: powerbuglee@yahoo.com

Two AT&T CORDLESS PHONE UNITS. For use with a landline system: 4isolde6@gmail.com

KITCHEN SINK, 30.5” W: Text 585-406-1967

GLASS CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS, INDEX CARDS (3”x4” and 4”x6”), ENVELOPES (4”x5.25”), PENS, X-MAS STICKERS, GIFT LABELS and ASSORTED CARDS: 585-243-5734

OAK DESK, 5’x3’x2½’ and an UPRIGHT PIANO, needs tuning. You pick up: 585-384-5385

BOOKCASE/DESK – tall cabinet with storage shelves, desk compartments and drawers. Pick up, Wayland: 585-766-5925 lv. msg.

LIGHTS - new, used, clear & colored. You pick up, Oakfield/Elba area: clkendall57@yahoo.com

FULL SIZE BED FRAME, MATTRESS, and BOX SPRING. Sparingly used in a guest room. Must pick up: cszilagyi1@rochester.rr.com

DINING ROOM TABLE w/LEAF (46” L x 41” W – without leaf). For senior Eastside area: 585-381-6546

Working BLU-RAY DVD PLAYER: 585-409-6477

VINTAGE MOOG SYNTHESIZERS. Working or not. Parts or whole: 585-599-3142

OLD FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL or BASEBALL CARDS wanted! Will help with clean outs if needed! Thank you & God Bless! 585-729-1259

Any BOOKS by SARAH YOUNG (I have “Jesus Calling”): 585-346-9777

WOOD STOVE INSERT: 585-861-0181

BABY MONITOR for kitty cabin. Also, CAT TOWERS in good condition: 585-637-0933

SMALL DESK with a CHAIR for our granddaughter. Under 3’ W: 585-637-0933

EXTENSION LADDER: 585-861-0181

6.5’ TONNEAU COVER and SMALL PUSH-BUMPER for full-size truck: 585-447-0201

Full-size AMBER LIGHT BAR: Jason 585-447-0201

LESLIE SPEAKERS for electric organ: 585-323-1762 (leave message)

Need two new/used in very good condition issues of Dec/Jan 2023 BIRDS AND BLOOMS MAGAZINES: 585-599-3490

For a friend - a FLAT SCREEN TV, a DVD PLAYER, and a CD PLAYER. Thanks! Terry 336-247-3245

FLAT SCREEN TVs, used/unwanted. 55” or larger: stan1k1@yahoo.com

TREADMILL, used or unwanted: stujaxon@yahoo.com

WALKER WITH SEAT for disabled senior: 585-748-8531

VINTAGE ARCHERY RECURVE BOWS/ARROWS/ACCESSORIES for Scout Archery Merit Badge. 501C if required. Text 585-794-0448 or mintshape@netacc.net

Looking for ENCYCLOPEDIA SET for elementary students (think 8-11 years old) from 2010-2022. Thanks: 315-246-4735

BAR SIZE POOL TABLE, slate top, and FOOSBALL TABLE in good condition. Please text me: 585-749-2432

BED PADS or CHUX PADS, adult size for men: 508-360-0262

Old STEREOS, TAPE PLAYERS and AMPS. Specifically for audio digitizing project: Terry 336-247-3245

VINTAGE FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL or BASEBALL CARDS! Or newer, does not matter. Hobby & bonding time for Father and Sons: 585-729-1259

QUEEN SIZE BOX SPRING. Clean condition please: 585-703-6944

Senior Navy veteran needs TRUCK in good working condition for animal rescue: 585-531-4004

SNOW BLOWERS and/or LAWNMOWERS in good working cond.: 585-531-4004

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FirstDayHike2023- Celebrate the NewYearwitharecreational hikethroughforestsandmeadows! Hikeisovermoderateterrain. Choosebetweena1.5ora3mile hike.Trailsarenotstrollerfriendly andmayhavetreebranchesoverhead.Allagesanddogswelcome. Dogsmustbeonaleashatall times.HappeningattheGenesee CountyPark&Forest(PavilionB)on Sunday,January1stat1:00PM. PresentedbyACORNS.Thishikeis FREE!Note:Pre-registrationisrequiredviaFBMessage (@GeneseeCountyACORNS)or email(geneseeacorns@gmail.com). Walk-insalsowelcome.

OpenSnowshoeRentals2023Snowshoes areavailabletorentat GeneseeCountyPark&Forest InterpretiveNatureCenterthrough themonthsofDecember,January, February,andMarch,weather permitting.Rentalsareavailableon afirstcome,firstservebasisand mustbeusedwithinthepark. Hours:10am-3pmonThursdays andFridays,12pm-3pmonSaturdaysandSundays.Rental:$5/pair; driver’slicensemustbeleftatNatureCenterwhilesnowshoesarein use.Snowshoesmustbereturned tothebuildingby3pm.Interpretive NatureCenterwillbeclosedon December25thandJanuary1st. SnowshoesprovidedbyACORNSAssociationforConservationof Recreational&NaturalSpaces.

STAFFORD

Hillside Children’s Center

Livingston County Community Service Teaches youth accountability for their actions and prevents repeat offenses and out-of-home placement, providing exposure to positive role models, skill building, educational workshops, and meaningful community service opportunities. www.hillside.com

AllYouCanEatBreakfast- Sunday, January8,2023from8:00AM to11:00AM.Includes:Scrambled Eggs,Sausage,Pancakes,Hash Browns,Fruit,Coffee,TeaAnd OrangeJuice.Adults:$10.00,Children:6-12$5.00,Children:Under 6Free.HeldattheKnightsOf Columbus,15WestMainStreet, LeRoy(BehindSaveALot).AllProceedsWillBeDonatedToSt.Jude ChildrenResearchHospital.

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Events should occur on a specific date at a specific time. Due to the increasing number of submissions, we will no longer be able to publish the following items:

• Businesses/schools seeking registration for classes or program

• Organizations seeking crafters or vendor

• Organizations seeking donations of items

Genesee Valley Penny Saver reserves the right to approve/reject events for publication. Events are published as space allows.

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UNIQUE WAYS LOCAL BUSINESSES CAN WORK TOGETHER

Form a local business network. When one business on Main Street is thriving, others tend to follow suit. That’s especially true when businesses network in the hopes of creatingabustlinglocalshoppingdistrict.Localbusinessownerscanorganizeanetwork via social media or in person communication.Encourage business owners to share what worked, and didn’t work, as they built their businesses. Local networks also can be a great forum to plan and pitch community-based events like festivals, holiday bazaars and other functions designed to bring more consumers to Main Street.

Happy New Year! Finding Grace in Times of Change

BY AMANDA DUDEK

Time brings change. If there is a common thread through the human experience, it may be that we tend to nd change a bit frightening – if not outright terrifying. Yet, time marches on. Every New Year’s Eve, we are faced with a fresh year, hot o the presses. Its 365 days are full of changes and the challenges that come with them. How do we face the inevitable? How do we navigate life’s changes with grace and peace?

FAITH

Faith has been described as believing as fact what cannot be seen, or better, what cannot yet be seen. Some have faith in God, a precious faith that sees us through whatever changes may come, believing that all transpires under the watchful eye of providence. Many have faith in loved ones, friends and family we hold dear through life’s ups and downs. In our family, we nd an anchor, a sense of self, ties to our past, and a glimpse into our future.

Perhaps, faith also means keeping faith with ourselves, with who we truly are. Challenging times can change us into people we don’t recognize, or they can cause us to hold even more tightly to the truths we believe in. ere is an unspoken power in remaining kind, loving, and generous in the face of uncertainty, even adversity.

“ is above all: to thine own self be true.”

HOPE

– Shakespeare, Hamlet

“Hope is the thing with feathers at perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all,”

– Emily Dickinson

We must never underestimate the power of hope. It has become vogue over the past decade or so to imagine dystopian futures or realities similar to our own but in which everything

turns out terribly, in which humanity struggles against nuclear holocaust, worldwide chaos, a new global ice age, etc. No wonder people are on edge, fearful of the future and of change.

Every now and then, however, a work of ction emerges that suggests a brighter, more wonderful future than we had ever dreamed possible. ese hopeful pieces streak like shooting stars across our imaginations. ey remind us that the future is not set, that it will always be what we make it, and that we should never, ever ignore the possibility of miracles. As Balthasar would have it in the Charlton Heston classic Ben Hur, “...all life is a miracle!”

LOVE

“ ree things will last forever – faith, hope, and love – and the greatest of these is love.”

– 1 Corinthians 13:13 NLT

is popular Biblical passage is frequently read at weddings. It’s little wonder as it beautifully and succinctly articulates the eternal and transcendent nature of love. Much has been written about love since the dawn of time; its endurance, importance, power, and more. While not much that is new can be said on this subject, perhaps one of the best things to remember is, to quote Reba, “Love isn’t love until you give it away.”

No matter what changes lie ahead, there will always be loved ones, friends – old and new – and people around us who need all the love we can give. ere are no changes more powerful than love, no challenges so strong they can stop us from continuing to bring love into the world and into the lives of all those we touch. It is the love we receive and the love that we give that allows us to face change with gracious attitudes and peaceful hearts.

It is with faith, hope, love, and deepest gratitude that we wish you and your family a Happy New Year!

Greetings of the Season

May peace, joy, harmony and contentment visit your home during this special time of year. We are sincerely grateful for your continued friendship. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Did you know?

Most historians credit the Roman emperor Julius Caesar with developing the Julian calendar, designating January 1 as the start of a new year. The Gregorian calendar, which many nations around the world use today, arrived in 1582 when Pope Gregory XIII aligned the calendar, not with the moon, but with the earth’s rotation around the sun — marking 365 days.

THE IMPACT

REVIEWS HAVE ON BUSINESSES.

Search Engine Land, which covers digital advertising technology, reports 88 percent of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. Unfortunately for businesses, Inc. magazine and entrepreneur Andrew Thomas found that a customer who has a negative business experience is highly likely to share that experience by leaving a bad review. On the other hand, someone who has had a positive experience is unlikely to leave a good review. Roughly 10 percent of happy customers say they were pleased by a product or service. Furthermore, Thomas indicates it takes roughly 40 positive customer experiences to undo the damage from a single negative review.

Customer happiness should be the goal of businesses, with the added benefit of helping to generate more positive reviews and word-of-mouth recommendations. While that is happening, customers can think twice about online reviews.

Speak to product quality, especially when you have a very good experience with an item. Many retailers request feedback via email. Take advantage of this opportunity to o er positive feedback.

Companies gather personal information from customers so they can follow up in many cases. Great customer service helps prevent bad reviews and defines companies’ brands. If you are asked for a phone number or email address, provide it. Doing so helps companies improve their products or services.

Happy customers can reach out to friends and family members to share their experiences with certain companies. Posting your own review on social media also can drum up business for a company you respect.

Customers should weigh their words heavily and think before posting a review. The marketing and consulting resource The Chat Shop says 31 percent of customers are interested in grocery store reviews, 60 percent are likely to read restaurant reviews and 70 percent rely on technology product reviews. Make an e ort to discuss issues with a company before leaving a negative review. You may be pleasantly surprised with the outcome. There’s no need to hesitate when leaving positive reviews. Simply explain why you were pleased.

Reviews can make or break a company. Both business owners and customers have a role to play in making online reviews a valuable way to learn about a company.

Livingston County Office for the Aging

Provides funds to assist the home-delivered meals program and legal services aid for the elderly who choose to remain living independently in their homes. The Livingston County Office for the Aging offers programs and services to individuals ages 60 and over.

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NOW HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

* The end of the year is a great time to pick up next year’s holiday decorations at a discount. Before you pack away your holiday lights, ornaments, cards, etc., do an inventory and see if you are able to find what you need to complete your look at a slashed price.

* Computer grocery lists can make not only shopping easier, but organization as well. Keep a file listing all the items you usually purchase from week to week. You can even create sections based on where certain items are located throughout the store. This will ensure you don’t miss something, necessitating a return trip to the store. Stay organized to save money.

* “Keep a small package of antibacterial wipes in your car to clean your hands after pumping gas. Not only is there any potential gas to get off your hands, but these handles don’t get cleaned often, and are very dirty.” -- R.D. in South Carolina

* “If you have extra papers that are only printed on one side, save them. You can cut them in quarters and staple several sheets together to make scrap paper pads to keep near the telephone or on the fridge. They are handy, and you’ll be reusing material, which is good for the environment.” -- U.L. in Missouri

* Putting up new calendars? Before you toss your old one, be sure to look through it for important anniversaries, and cut out and save any pictures or art that might be reusable for craft projects.

Fruit Cake

Fruit cake! What do you think when you hear it? Yuck? Either you like it, or you don’t. I’m including the recipe I use, which was originally a raisin cake my grandmother made when my parents got married in 1916. So, it has been around for a while. When I got married in 1948, I asked my mother if she had the recipe for a fruit cake and this is the one she said she used and told me the history of it. She added the other fruits to it, nothing candied, to make the fruit cake that I make today.

325 degrees

1 cup shortening (I use Crisco)

1 cup raisins

1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar

1 cup dates chopped

1/2 cup molasses

1 16 oz jar maraschino cherries (drained and halved)

2 eggs

1 20 oz can crushed pineapple in juice

1 tsp cinnamon

1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

1/2 tsp all spice

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp cloves

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

Mix all fruit ingredients together in a large bowl, then add dry ingredients. Mix well until blended. Put into greased pans, 1 angel food pan – about 2 hours or 2 bread loaf pans – check after an hour, or 5 small loaf pans – check after an hour.

Hope you like it too! -MargeWalter

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SENIOR NEWS

By Matilda Charles

One Billion Safety Recalls

It was recently disclosed that in the rst half of 2022, there were over 1 billion recalls across the country of products that we buy. at’s billion, with a “b.” Depending on the level of the recall, some of them can be extremely serious ... even deadly.

How do we know whether we missed an announcement about a product we own? We can go online to Recalls.gov and look. ey cover everything from sports equipment to electronics, household items and more. You can search on that site by date, the type of hazard and the country where an item was manufactured. I searched for clothing. It was shocking to see a dozen children’s items recalled for re hazard. And the padded rolling desk chair with the legs that can break. And the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms that don’t work. And laundry detergent with dangerous bacteria in it.

To be noti ed about recalls, go to www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/Subscribe and sign up for the free email alerts.

If you need to keep up with recalls and alerts for a vehicle, go online to www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. You’ll need the vehicle identi cation number (VIN), which can be found on the door jamb behind the driver door. Or you can search by year, make and model of your vehicle. For the very latest vehicle recalls, Kelley Blue Book also has them listed on the front page at www.kbb.com/recall.

Food is another area where we need to keep up with any recalls and warnings. Search for “FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts” for the latest information on cosmetics, veterinary items, medical devices and food. Right on the front page was a list of alerts for products with undeclared wheat, potential listeria, salmonella and more. In the medical devices it was disturbing to learn of rust on needles.

You’ll see a link there to sign up for alert emails.

Let’s make 2023 our year to be aware and safe. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

OSO WHITE BEAN CHILI

1 bag dried white beans

2 Oso Sweet Onions

1/2 cup Garlic (chopped)

1 pound ground chicken or turkey

1 cup celery (chopped)

1 tsp Oregano

1/4 cup Olive oil

2 each large green mild chili (deseeded)

2 quarts chicken stock or water (to cover)

2 tsp Cumin

Saute onions, garlic, celery, chilies, chicken/turkey for 10 minutes on medium heat. Add half of the chicken stock. Then add salt, pepper, oregano and cumin and simmer for 45 minutes. Then adjust with the remaining chicken stock. Combine all ingredients in crock pot or large heavy-bottomed pot, bring to a boil and then simmer overnight, or 8 hours. Puree 1 cup beans for a thicker chili and serve. Garnish with shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, tarragon or basil, chopped Tabasco peppers, raw chopped Oso Sweet onions or hot sauce.

“CLASSIC COUNTRY”

Celebrating 52 years (1970-2022)

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HOW TO NEGOTIATE (AND GET) A SALARY INCREASE

Salaries in the workplace have long been a hot-button issue for women. The differences in compensation for males and females continues to draw the attention of politicians and gender equality advocates alike.

The United States Department of Labor noted that, in 2015, the median weekly earnings for fulltime male workers increased by 2.2 percent from the year prior.

During that same period, female earnings increased by just 0.8 percent. That latest data marks the third consecutive quarter that the increase in males’ earnings doubled that of females. On average, women who work fulltime earn 81.1 cents for every dollar men earn.

Women aware of that unfair gap in pay may feel helpless to address it with their bosses out of fear of being seen as unappreciative or selfish. In fact, addressing compensation makes many workers uncomfortable, regardless of their gender. According to a salary survey from PayScale, almost 60 percent of male and female workers do not ask for a raise. Negotiating salary increases requires finesse, timing and being informed. It also requires a certain measure of gumption.

If you’re not failing, you’re not growing.” –H.

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“Don’t be afraid to fail. Don’t waste energy trying to cover up failure. Learn from your failures and go on to the next challenge. It’s OK to fail.

Stanley Judd

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. TELEVISION: What is the name of the next-door neighbor on TV’s sitcom “Home Improvement”?

2. LITERATURE: Which war was the setting for Anthony Doerr’s novel “All the Light We Cannot See”?

3. MUSIC: Who wrote the song “All Along the Watchtower,” performed by Jimi Hendrix?

4. GEOGRAPHY: When is Earth Day celebrated each year?

5. HISTORY: Which two city-states fought the Peloponnesian War?

6. MEDICAL TERMS: What is a common name for the disorder called sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia?

7. ASTRONOMY: Where is the Oort Cloud in space?

8. GEOMETRY: How many sides does a nonagon have?

9. FOOD & DRINK: What’s another name for egg white?

Nine. 9. Albumen. 10. 12 feet in diameter.

The most distant region in our solar system, beyond the Kuiper Belt.

Brain freeze.

Athens and Sparta.

April 22.

Bob Dylan.

10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How large is the Times Square ball that drops at midnight on New Year’s Eve? Answers 1. Wilson. 2. WWII.

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It’s easy to make a New Years resolution, but not so easy to keep it. Of these top resolutions, which will you attempt to stick to this year?

• Exercise more.

• Lose weight.

• Get organized.

• Learn a new skill or hobby.

• Live life to the fullest.

• Save more money / spend less money.

• I don’t do resolutions

Poll Ends 12-3-22

Poll Ended 12-27-22

Happy holidays! We hope your yuletide gatherings are all things magical and bright this festive season! Which flavor of holiday cookie is your favorite? 20% Buckeyes 26.7% Chocolate Crinkles 13.3% Peanut Butter Kisses 0% Snickerdoodles 40% Sugar Cookies

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