People often associate holiday imbibing with eggnog, but many other beverages can be enjoyed this time of year. Wassail is a hot, mulled cider that was traditionally consumed while wassailing, a ritual of Medieval English Christmas and Twelfth Night celebrations. A warm beverage and caroling go hand-in-hand.
Wassail can be made in many different ways, depending on one’s tastes. But cider is an integral ingredient in most wassail recipes. Home cocktail creators can use this basic recipe and modify as they see fit.
Wassail
Serves 8 to 10
1/2 gallon apple cider
2 cups orange juice or pineapple juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
8 whole cloves
4 cinnamon sticks
1 cup orange juice
Whiskey, if desired
Add all ingredients to a large pot over medium heat. Allow to boil. Reduce and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Strain out the cloves and cinnamon sticks. For an alcoholic drink, add whiskey to desired taste.
Wassail is traditionally served out of a communal punch bowl, but can also be presented in individual mugs garnished with cinnamon sticks.
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Cookie Walk Vendor Fai
Come join us for our annual Cookie Walk and Vendor Fair.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 beginning at 10am
Variety of cookies, sold by the pound. Many Christmas gifts and ideas.
Batavia First United Methodist Church 8221 Lewiston Road, Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-4708
STAY SAFE WHEN STRINGING HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Check all lights before stringing them. All lights, including those going on trees inside a home and those being strung outside, should be inspected prior to being strung. Look for any worn or broken cords and replace any defected lights.
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• Christmas village and train display
• Animated “department store” window displays
• Christmas story by author Sandra Whiting
• The Cinnamon Bear 1937 radio show diorama
• Murals by Lorie Longhany
ITEMS FOR SALE
• Kazoos!
(Just like Sibley’s Dept. Store)
• Hotdogs, drinks & cookies for sale
• Christmas shop
• DIY photo studio with professional backdrops and a variety of props for kids and family portraits
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SAFETY PROTOCOLS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN HOLIDAY DECORATING
Ask an electrician to inspect your exterior outlets and circuits. Ground fault circuit interruptor (GFCI) outlets are designed to prevent electric shocks and reduce the risk of electrical fires.Most areas now require new homes be built exclusively with GFCIs, which are recognizable because they feature two buttons between the outlets. But older homes may not be equipped with GFCIs, particularly with exterior outlets. GFCI installation is not an especially expensive job, so homeowners should ask an electrician to inspect their interior and exterior outlets and replace non-GFCIs with GFCIs.
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12/6Friday DJ Ghost @ 10:00pm
12/7Saturday 7th Heaven Rocks @ 9:30pm
12/8Sunday Bills Watch Party @ 4:25pm
12/13Friday Heading East @ 9:30pm
12/14Saturday Blood Money @ 9:30pm
12/15Sunday Bills Watch Party @ 4:25pm
12/19Thursday Annual Christmas Bash & Customer Appreciation Party @ 7pm Live Music, Free Buffet!
12/20Friday DJ Ghost @ 10:00pm
12/21Saturday DJ Big Saxy @ 10:00pm
12/22Sunday Bills Watch Party @ 1:00pm
Mondays – Game Night with Paige 7pm-12am
Wednesdays – Karaoke from 8pm-12am
Thursdays – Free Country Line Dance Lessons 7-10pm
Official Bills Backer Bar
Jumbo Wings every Bills game!
Kitchen Open Daily at 4pm Mon.-Fri. and 12pm Sat & Sun!
December Specia
GAME TICKET
December Grand Prize Winner will receive an authentic signed Josh Allen jersey & 2 tickets to the December 22nd game vs. New England at Highmark Stadium. Seats are in The Dunn Tire Club, Section 231: Row 1, Seats 16 & 17. The perfect Christmas gift for the Buffalo fan on your shopping list!
It's easy to enter! Simply bring in a bag full of nonperishable food items, pet supplies or pet food, or donate $5 or more to get a ticket for a chance to win the grand prize! Ticket will be drawn by Santa & Mrs.
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December Early Bird Specials:
Dine-In Only. Served Tuesday-Friday & Sundays 4-6pm.
Your choice - $20
8oz Prime Rib • Crab Cake Dinner • Shrimp Alfredo • Beef Stroganoff Dinners includes fresh garden salad, choice of potato or pasta, homemade rolls & specialty bread.
To-Go specials are back for December!
Tuesday-Friday & Sundays 4:15-7pm.
Beef on Weck - $15 w/potato wedges & garden salad.
10-ounce Prime Rib - $25 w/baked potato, garden salad, & homemade roll. *December Dine-In & Take Out specials not available on New Year's Eve.*
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Grand Lighting November 29th at dawn.
Stop on out & drive through one of Western NY's grandest light displays!
Fun Fact: Did you know that every light on our property is put up by our owners or with help from staff, friends, & family? We do not hire an outside company to create the Winter Wonderland of Lights. None of our lights or displays have come from any other local area displays. Our owners have travelled throughout the country & hand selected many of the themed Christmas light displays that adorn the property, inside & out. If our owners could change the town’s name from Stafford to something else, it would surely be Christmas themed. e Winter Wonderland of Lights is our way of sharing the joy of the holiday season with those in the community & Western New York region! booking options.
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Our 8th annual Red Osier Landmark Restaurant Community Days! Free to the public!
Monday, December 2nd, 5-8pm Santa and Mrs. Claus • Horse & Carriage Rides • Mr. Scribbles Mountain Top Kettle Corn • Petting Zoo • Stafford Fire Dept. Food & Drink Available for Purchase • Gi Shop Open • & so much more!
Route 5, Stafford • 343-6972
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e Gi Shop is Open! Featuring local & unique items.
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Bulk prime rib and roast beef orders are available. Last pick up December 24th at 5pm. 24 hours notice to order. Call for pricing and availability.
“CLASSIC COUNTRY”
Don’t miss this Family Holiday Tradition! Ramblin’ Lou Family Band
“WNY’s 1st Family of Country Music” Christmas Show & Live Radio Broadcast
Dec. 7
2-hour show 11am-1pm, followed by turkey luncheon, special guests & door prizes. Classics V Banquet Ctr., Amherst, NY. Tickets $45.00 pp, on sale now. Mail your check to: WXRL Radio, PO Box 170, Lancaster, NY 14086
WXRL / Ramblin’ Lou Tours
Hosted by the Ramblin’ Lou Family
Watch for upcoming 2025 tours to be announced (BOOK NOW) including:
March 26 Sprague’s/Seneca Alleg. Casino w/ $25 bonus & food
April 16 Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame – Cleveland/Golden Corral
April 25-27 Polka Weekend– Catskills, Jimmy Sturr & more
April 29-30 (2-day express) NOAH, Lancaster, PA
May 7 Ron & Nancy Onesong – Ellicottville/Vidler’s
May 13-19 Celebrate 100th Anniv. of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Memphis & Elvis’ Graceland
June 10-12 Ohio Amish – Antiquing, great food, show
June 23-26 Mackinac Island-Grand Hotel/Frankenmuth, MI
150+ RED FIRED BRICKS to repair fireplace in 1850s home. Call/text 585-802-3328
OLD VEHICLE that runs. 585-629-8678
WHEELBARROW in good condition. Will pick up within 30 mins of Shortsville. 315-261-8507
DOG FOOD, CAT FOOD, LITTER, dog & cat FLEA MEDICATION (Advantage/Frontline) holdfort@rochester.rr.com
SHED in good condition. Will pick up. 585-301-1247
MEN’S 26” BICYCLE with high handlebars in good condition. Dansville. 585-443-9974
Small ORGAN, PLANTS, small APPLIANCES, inside ANTENNA, area RUGS, BEDDING, assorted CARDS, TREE HALTER. 585-424-0732
ATV or DIRT BIKE. Gas powered. Running or not. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278
LITTLE TYKES PLAYHOUSE in clean, good condition. 585-519-1261
Need an older HP 3050A DESKJET PRINTER SCANNER that is still working. 585-519-3325
SEWING MACHINE in good condition and ASSORTED FABRIC. Text/call 680-766-0230
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Dental bonding uses a special material (composite resin) to alter the look, color, or shape of a tooth, and bonds the material to the tooth using a specialized light. While composite resins are often used to fill cavities caused by decay, they are also used to fix chipped or cracked teeth, close spaces between teeth, change a tooth’s shape, protect an exposed root from receding gums, and improve discolored teeth. For some dental procedures, bonding is preferred over crowns and veneers (which provide similar restorations) because it is faster, doesn’t remove enamel, and doesn’t require anesthesia unless it’s used to fill a cavity. Dental bonding is more limited and less durable but provides the best option for fixing certain problems.
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Cardiologist Doesn’t Recommend Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old man in reasonably good health. When I had trouble falling asleep, I would take a swig of Zzzquil, which worked perfectly every time. However, since then, my cardiologist told me to stop taking such products, so I turned to 5-mg tablets of melatonin in the evening to help induce drowsiness. Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it didn’t.
One night, after I had three beers, I also took two gelcaps of Gas-X to alleviate the bloated feeling just before bed. It was about an hour or so after the melatonin, and I quickly dozed off to sleep. Since then, I noticed that if I awaken in the night and take another Gas-X, I shortly doze off again and have remarkable, complex dreams. Is this self-protocol of mine medically unsound in any way?
ANSWER: There’s a lot going on here. First off, I completely agree with your cardiologist that the sleep aid you were taking, like most over-the-counter sleep aids, contains diphenhydramine, an antihistamine that sedates some people. The problem with this medicine is that the quality of sleep isn’t good for many people. It also increases the risk of falls in older people and the risk of motor vehicle accidents in people who drive. It’s not a good choice for older adults.
Melatonin is safer and has fewer side effect, one of them being vivid dreams. However, 5 mg is a big dose. I usually recommend 0.5-1 mg in my older patients. Gas-X (simethicone) isn’t absorbed into the body and shouldn’t cause vivid dreams. A search found no reports of abnormal dreams with simethicone, so it was almost certainly the melatonin that caused the dreams. Maybe Gas-X allowed you to sleep while the melatonin was still around enough to give you vivid dreams.
In addition, three beers on a regular basis are more than what is considered healthy for anyone, and a man in his 80s will be affected by three beers much more than a younger man of the same size.
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DR. ROACH WRITES: Seven years ago, I went to the emergency room and was told I had blood clots in my arms that traveled to my lungs. I started Eliquis. The doctor said I had a problem with factor V, but I don’t have my blood results. Do I need to stay on this blood thinner? I know it has severe side effects.
ANSWER: Factor V is a protein that is critical in making clots, and an abnormality in this protein can make a person bleed (although this is very rare). What’s more common is a condition called factor V Leiden (FVL), which makes the body resistant to the activated protein C, a natural anticoagulant. (Anticoagulants decrease blood-clotting and are sometimes referred to as “blood thinners.”) So, the net effect of FVL is that it makes blood clots a little more likely. Many people have FVL, but most will not develop a blood clot.
However, you apparently developed blood clots in both arms that caused the clots to move to the lungs, which are called pulmonary emboli. Determining the duration of therapy takes clinical judgment. Because you had clots in your arms rather than your legs, had a pulmonary embolus, and have FVL, some experts would treat you for the rest of your lifetime. I wouldn’t say that Eliquis has severe side effects. Because it reduces blood-clotting, there is a chance of bleeding. For most people with a low to average risk of bleeding, the likelihood is on the order of 1% to 2% per year. If the risk of a life-threatening clot is higher than the risk of bleeding, then continued anticoagulation is preferred.
Deluxe Motorcoach transportation and a delicious lunch….. the rest is a secret!
Final destination is no more than 4 hours away, but that’s the only clue you’ll get!
ENTRÉE CHOICE: Petit Filet, Cracker Encrusted Haddock, Chicken Piccata
Estimated Depart: 7:30 AM – from Quality Inn Batavia (8250 Park Rd, Batavia)
Estimated Return: 8:30 PM (Departure and return time subject to change)
PRICE PER PERSON: $ 169.00
VIRGINIA BEACH, COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG & HISTORIC NORFOLK
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Deluxe Round Trip Motorcoach Transportation
• Five nights lodging including 3 consecutive nights in Virginia
• Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Colonial Williamsburg, Narrated Naval Base Harbor Cruise
• Admission to the Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin, Visit to The Mariners’ Museum & Aquarium & Science Center
Deposit $75.00 per person due at booking.
Final payment is due April 2, 2025. Cancellation Insurance Available & Highly Recommended.
LANCASTER
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Roundtrip motorcoach from Batavia
• 1 night accommodations at the Country Inn of Lancaster • Dinner Friday night
• Performance of Noah at Sight and Sound Friday night
• Breakfast Saturday morning at hotel • Time on your own at Kitchen Kettle
• Amish Farmlands Tour• First Choice Travel Tour Manager
Deposit $100.00 per person due at booking.
Final payment is due June 6, 2025. Cancellation Insurance Available & Highly Recommended.
BAHAMAS - 7 Night Cruise
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Deluxe Round Trip Motorcoach Transportation from Batavia to New York City
• Seven night cruise to the Bahamas
• Meals and entertainment onboard ship and All Known Government Taxes and Fees.
Deposit $250.00 per person due at booking. Book early for best cabin selection.
Final payment is due April 25, 2025. Cancellation Insurance Available & Highly Recommended.
$1,599 Based on double occupancy outside window cabin (OR1)
$1,799 Based on double occupancy outside balcony cabin (BR2)
MACKINAC
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• 8 meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners • Guided Tour of Mackinaw City
• Visit to Mackinac Island, including a Guided Carriage Tour
• Motorcoach transportation • 5 nights lodging including 3 consecutive nights in Northern Michigan
• Boat ride through the Soo Locks and free time and sight-seeing in Sault Sainte Marie
• Visit to Mackinaw Crossings • Admission to Colonial Michilimackinac
• Gaming excitement at a Northern Michigan Casino
Deposit $75.00 per person due at booking.
Final payment is due July 8, 2025. Cancellation Insurance Available & Highly Recommended.
MEMPHIS- Home of the Blues, Soul & Rock & Roll
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Motorcoach transportation
• 6 nights lodging, 4 consecutive nights in Memphis
• 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners
• Admission to Graceland, Home of Elvis, including Airplanes & Car Museum
• Guided Tour of Memphis, Gaming at Memphis area Casino
• Admission to Sun Studio • Admission to Memphis Rock ‘N’ Soul Museum
Deposit $75.00 per person due at booking.
Final Aug. 26, 2025. Cancellation Insurance Available & Highly Recommended.
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HOUSEBREAKING PUPPIES
Take pups outside immediately in the morning, after naps and after vigorous play.
PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Marzotta
THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE YOUR PET
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read about a person who did not vaccinate their house cats, and a er one of them got out, lost all of them to feline leukemia. I can relate to this person. I only have one cat, and I thought, for a while, that I could get away without vaccinating her. Fortunately, a friend convinced me otherwise.
It turns out that it doesn’t take much to protect my baby when she depends on me to take care of her. I’ve never gone without just to pay for “Racquel’s” vaccinations, and in turn, she is a healthy cat who brings so much companionship to my life. Please tell your readers not to skip this important annual appointment. -- Donna in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
DEAR DONNA: You told them, and I thank you. Vaccinating indoor pets can seem like a pricey extravagance, but it pales in comparison to the cost of treating the diseases that they can contract if they’re not vaccinated.
To reduce the annual cost, check around for discounted shot clinics. ese are usually held on specific dates and places -- pet supply stores, public buildings or participating veterinary clinics. However, these clinics o en don’t advertise extensively due to costs, so you may need to search a bit. Contact your city or county government to see if any clinics are being held nearby, or stop in to major pet supply retailers like Petco, which o en sponsor shot clinics. If not, their workers o en know about pet health clinics nearby. ese clinics offer required vaccinations and licenses, and sometimes have microchipping and a basic health exam available at a low fixed price per pet.
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4 REASONS TO TRAVEL MORE
In addition to eating healthier, exercising more and getting more sleep, many people resolve to travel more at the dawn of a new year
Travel is much more than leaving one’s home. It’s about setting habits aside, escaping comfort zones and trying something different - and doing so in a different location.
In its latest World Tourism Barometer, the United Nations World Tourism Organization found that 1.184 billion tourists traveled outside their countries’ borders for at least one night in 2015. Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas all recorded around a 5 percent increase in international arrivals that year. Europe was particularly popular, perhaps hedged by a weaker euro against the American dollar and other currencies. The U.S. Travel Association says that direct spending by resident and international travelers in America averaged $2.7 billion a day.
Millennials may be leading the travel-enamored pack. The United Nations estimates that 20 percent of all international tourists, or nearly 200 million travelers, are young people, and that the millennial demographic generates more than $180 billion in annual tourism revenue. The U.N. also reports that millennials are more interested than older generations in traveling abroad as much as possible.
Infrequent travelers or those who have never traveled may not understand why heading to parts unknown is so appealing to so many people. The following are just a handful of reasons why travel is so enticing.
1. Engage the mind. Staying mentally active over the course of a lifetime promotes long-term health. Navigating unfamiliar places or reading a foreign language while sitting in an international country can engage the brain and get synapses firing. The Mayo Clinic reports that higher cognitive activity endows the brain with a greater ability to fend off brain pathologies, such as disease and dementias.
2. Connect with new people. Travel opens a person up to not only new experiences, but also new people. English poet John Donne penned the famous line, “No man is an island,” which underscores the importance of having friends and making new acquaintances. Research conducted by the University of Michigan found the act of talking with people in a friendly way can improve a person’s memory, suppress external and internal distractions, and encourage people to see things from another person’s perspective. It doesn’t hurt to broaden one’s social network, either.
3. Build confidence. Leaving one’s comfort zone can be a great way to bolster one’s self-esteem. Navigating cultural boundaries and overcoming those boundaries may be initially intimidating, but doing so can make a person more confident and more adaptable to change.
4. Develop opinions. Until a person visits a place in person, he or she only has third-party information to form opinions. Visiting a city or country for the first time can offer a more complete perspective.
Travel gives people the chance to rest, explore, meet new friends, and make lasting memories.
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A hidden fire burns perpetually upon the hearth of the world.... In autumn this great conflagration becomes especially manifest. Then the flame that is slowly and mysteriously consuming every green thing bursts into vivid radiance. Every blade of grass and every leaf in the woodlands is cast into the great oven of Nature; and the bright colours of their fading are literally the flames of their consuming. The golden harvest-fields are glowing in the heart of the furnace.... By this autumn fire God every year purges the floor of nature. All effete substances that have served their purpose in the old form are burnt up. Everywhere God makes sweet and clean the earth with fire.
~Hugh Macmillan
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DID YOU KNOW? The demand for qualified,talented nurses figures to grow in the years to come.According to the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than half a million nurses are expected to retire by 2022. Couple that with an existing nursing shortage, and the BLS projects a need for 1.1 million registered nurses in the near future. A shortage also figures to affect Canada, where the Canadian Nurses Association recently estimated that the country would be forced to confront a nursing shortage of roughly 60,000 nurses by 2022. Various factors are contributing to the nursing shortage in both countries, including an increasingly large aging population that will require more and more nurses to meet its health care needs. In the United States, the Affordable Care Act, which was passed in 2010, increased access to health care for millions of people across the country, thereby creating a greater need for nurses and other health care professionals. In addition, a greater emphasis on preventive care in many countries across the globe figures to compel more people to visit their physicians even when they’re otherwise feeling healthy. As more people prioritize preventive care, the need for more nurses will likely increase.
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• New Stone Driveways & Parking Pads
• Trucking: Driveway Stone/Gravel/ Sand/Topsoil - All delivered
• Septic Tanks, D-Box, Septic Systems Installed & Repaired
HOW TO CUT COSTS ON HOME RENOVATIONS
Refurbish existing features: Rather than a complete gut and rebuild, figure out where you can revitalize existing fixtures and more. For example, refinishing existing cabinets can save you up to 50 percent compared with the cost of new cabinetry, according to Angi (formerly Angie’s List), a cost comparison and business review resource.
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Sundays at 10:30am Sunday, Dec 15th
Wear your Ugly Christmas Sweater to Worship!
Join us at 5pm for a Potluck dinner and 6pm for Christmas Caroling. Bring a dish to share, table settings, and warm clothes!
Sunday, Dec 22nd Bring a dozen of your favorite cookies to share at our Christmas Cookie Coffee Hour a er worship. Dec 24th at 7pm Our Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Oakfield United Methodist Church 2 South Main Street, Oakfield
Cherry-Berries on a Cloud
6 egg whites
1/2 tsp Cream of Tarter
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups chilled whipping cream
6 ounces cream cheese, so ened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups miniature marshmallows
Cherry Berry Topping
INSTRUCTIONS
Stir together 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling, 1 tsp lemon juice and 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries or 1 pkg. (16 ounces) frozen strawberries, thawed. (Or you can just use cherry pie filling on each slice.)
Heat oven to 250 degrees. Butter a baking pan, 13"x9"X2". In a large mixer bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until foamy. Beat in 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time and continue beating until stiff and glossy. Do not under beat. Spread in the pan. Bake 1 hour. Turn off the oven; leave meringue in the oven with the door closed for 12 hours or longer.
In a chilled bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff. Blend cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and the vanilla. Gently fold the whipped cream and marshmallows into the cream cheese mixture, spread over the meringue. Chill 12 to 24 hours. Cut into serving pieces and top with the cherry berry topping.
12 to 15 servings.
Hint: Do not bake on the bottom rack of the oven.
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* If you are serving hot rolls on a buffet, line the basket with aluminum foil before you line it with a towel. ey lose heat less quickly that way.
* “I’ve loved this little trick since I saw it used at a party years ago. I serve iced tea (or punch) at most of my get-togethers, and instead of ice cubes, I freeze several pounds of cleaned, destemmed white grapes. ey are a hit at every party.” -- M.A. in New York
* Need almost-instant party snacks? Try a package of storebought cheese tortellini. Cook according to package instructions (usually only a few minutes), toss with oil or salad dressing and stick each on a toothpick.
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Housing for Seniors
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We have safe, affordable, and comfortable housing for you, with lots of amenities, activities and a case manager on site. Come and see our renovated apartments and fitness center.
Maximum income for eligibility:
1 person $51,600 • 2 people $59,000
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HOW SMALL BUSINESSES CAN MAKE THE MOST OF LOCAL MARKETS
Do your research. Chances are business owners can find a number of festival or marketplace opportunities in or around their communities each month. Some of these festivals may be large scale events like annual Christmas bazaars, while others might be more toned down affairs that occur each week. Business owners can research local festivals, paying particular attention to how communities market the events and which businesses attend them. Community turnout is another significant factor to consider. Such research can help business owners determine which festivals best suit their businesses and what they’re hoping to accomplish.
Level: Beginner
STOCK UP ON HEALTHFUL FOOD
(NAPSI) — During these challenging times, people are avoiding the supermarket and, instead, stocking up on shelf-stable and frozen foods. Unfortunately, these can often be loaded with preservatives and lack nutrition. Many families also resort to take-out foods that can be high in sodium, hydrogenated fats and refined sugars.
“The best solution is to find healthy, prepared products that can be purchased in bulk at the supermarket, online and delivered to your doorstep,” advises consumer trends expert Merilee Kern.
One of Kern’s personal favorites is Veggies Made Great, which offers easy, familyfriendly and delicious veggie-rich meals and snacks such as muffins, frittatas and veggie cakes. They can fill freezers and keep families healthy—even during stressful times.
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Not just on Small Business Saturday...
Nosy
Here’s a shout out to all those small business owners who are going above and beyond to serve their communities. Especially at this time of year we should take the time to patronize the local shops, cafes, breweries and markets. These establishments are what make small towns unique, friendly and the place we’re proud to call home.
This has been on my mind and I need to say it, and I hope you read this: To the woman who called me a "nosy [expletive]," I heard you ask what your balance was on your SNAP, so I instinctively looked as customers in the past have asked the same and I checked for them. You stormed out before I could even explain why I looked at your receipt. If anyone is the [expletive], it's you.
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On Nov 14th, my car was towed to the tire place on [local road]. I trusted the tow truck driver to tow it there (1 or 2 miles) and at least lock the vehicle before giving the key to the tire associate. To make a long story short, when the car was fixed and I drove it home, the hatchback had been broken into. My camping canvas bag was missing with a kitchen set of knives worth $100-$200 gone. My insurance papers were missing from the glove compartment.
Never assume a towing company will lock your vehicle. The young man driving told me he had done this for 20 years and knew what he was doing. Really? Locking the car isn't included?
Batavia Self Storage Online Auction for collection of unpaid storage fees Storage units will be sold online only at www.bontragerauction.com
Bidding will begin urs., Dec. 12 at 5pm and will close on Wed., Dec. 18, 2024 at 11am. Notice given to the following of units being sold: Trisha R. Santora - unit #0025.
NOTE: View bidding instructions and terms on our website. Buyer must make an appointment for urs., Dec. 19 or Fri., Dec. 20 to remove the items. Unit needs to be broom-clean by 4pm on the day of pickup.
8975 Wortendyke Rd., Batavia, NY 14020 Auction Center Office • (585) 343-4529 www.bontragerauction.com
Soaring Stars
Livingston County children enroll at this summer enrichment program at SUNY Geneseo to develop a sense of self-confidence, self-efficacy, and accomplishment through engaging, inquiry-based, provocative learning experiences that value the student, teacher, and the environment as equal contributors to the experience. www.geneseo.edu/soaringstars
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Milton CAT is in search of New York State certified MBE/MWBE and SDVOB subcontractor enterprises that can provide selected goods and/or services to us.
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No Bake Reeses Krispy Cookies
Barb Cavalieri
Cookie Recipe: 4 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter; 5 reg.sized Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups; 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside and place your Rice Krispies in a large mixing bowl. 2. In a large microwave safe bowl, combine your corn syrup, sugar, and peanut butter and cook on high for 2-3 inutes, stirring every 30 seonds until your mixture is evenly combined. 3. Pour your peanut butter mixture over your Rice Krispies and mix. 4. Mix in your chocolate chips. 5. A er a couple minutes, mix in your crushed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, to avoid them fully melting. 6. Spoon your treats out with an ice cream scoop and onto your lined baking pan, let cool, then using a fork, slightly flatten them (so they look more like a thick cookie instead of a ball). 7. ENJOY!
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Oak ield Li hts Up the Holida s
for the 15th Year
The Oakfield Majestic Lights has been lighting up the holidays for 15 years, becoming a cherished tradition for residents and visitors alike. What began as a modest gathering of 10-15 trees in the town park has blossomed into a dazzling community celebration, now housed in Triangle Park, where it brings joy to everyone who drives or walks through the heart of Oakfield.
e idea was first introduced by Perry and Andrea Denton, who had moved to Oakfield from Albany. Inspired by a Christmas tree celebration in their former town, they proposed the idea to Allen Dennis, thenSuperintendent of Oakfield, and to Melissa Haacke, Oakfield’s Town Clerk and administrative assistant to the Highway Superintendent. “We went forward,” Melissa recalls, and though the initial location was convenient, it was not ideal for strolling. A suggestion from the former mayor led to the event’s relocation to Triangle Park, which has become the beloved home of the Majestic Lights ever since.
e event partners with Shetler Tree Farm in Brockport, ensuring a steady supply for the growing number of trees, which reached an impressive 95 last year. “I’d like to hit 100 trees before I retire,” Melissa says. e true magic of the Majestic Lights lies in the creativity and personal touches of the participants. Many trees are decorated in memory of loved ones, with each ornament telling a unique story. “One person decorates their tree all in purple to represent their loved one,” Melissa shares. Another features ornaments made from shotgun shells, a nod to the loved one’s passion for hunting. Businesses and organizations contribute their own festive flair: the lamb farm uses milk cartons for ornaments, the pharmacy incorporates empty pill bottles, and Farm Fresh First uses fruits and vegetables to create their display. “ ey really do a great job,” Melissa adds, emphasizing the creativity on display.
e event is much more than a visual delight. It’s a community effort sponsored by the Town and Village of Oakfield, with the Highway Department and Department of Public Works playing critical roles. “Without us all working together, we couldn’t do this,” Melissa notes, highlighting the teamwork behind the scenes. Snowy Decembers o en mean highway workers juggle snow-clearing responsibilities with assisting the Majestic Lights program, ensuring everything is ready for the festivities.
BY SUZIE WELLS
Melissa describes it as a festive time when the community comes together to celebrate the season and remember what makes Oakfield special.
Anyone can participate in the Majestic Lights event, whether by purchasing and decorating a tree or by simply enjoying the lights and getting out in the community. Churches, homeschool groups, and local businesses all contribute to the event’s vibrancy, from the living nativity to the cheerful carolers who fill Triangle Park with holiday spirit.
MajesticLightsalsospotlightOakfield’slocalbusinessesandcommunity pride. Explore the town, shop local stores, and immerse yourself in the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Come out for the December 6 festivities, but also enjoy the lights anytime during the season.
In addition to the lights, check out the “Magic Mailbox” at the Community & Government Center, where between November 15 and December 18, children can send letters to Santa and receive a personalized reply, adding a touch of wonder to their holiday season.
Majestic Lights’ success wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of so many people. Coordinators extend gratitude to every tree-decorating participant, as well as the Town and Village of Oakfield, the Town Highway Department, the Village Department of Public Works, and individuals such as Barry Flansburg and Kim Staniszewski.
“ ank you to the people who support the Majestic Lights celebration, walk the park at night, drive through, and everyone going through on foot,” Melissa says. She also gives a heartfelt shout-out to all who brave the cold to help with signs and setup, ensuring every tree is beautifully displayed.
As Oakfield celebrates the Majestic Lights for its 15th year, the event continues to embody the community’s spirit, creativity, and togetherness. It is a time to honor loved ones, create lasting memories, and share the joy of the season with neighbors and visitors alike.
e Majestic Lights officially kicks off with a tree lighting ceremony on December 6. is special evening features caroling, hot cocoa, and a living nativity, with the trees remaining illuminated each night through January 2. e event has become a cherished tradition for families, many of whom pick up and decorate their trees together over anksgiving weekend.
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DID YOU KNOW?
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Speak with your manager first. It’s respectful for your immediate manager or supervisor to learn of your departure first. This gives him or her ample time to put a plan in place to fill your position. The more notice you can give, the more goodwill you’re building on your way out the door. Schedule a meeting for this purpose; do not make it an informal chat by the water cooler. Resist the urge to quit via email or text. Resigning requires face-toface communication. Present a concise letter of resignation as well. Don’t call out colleagues or air your grievances in the letter.
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Are you ready to work for a company with a stellar reputation and a commitment to quality and innovation? Lapp, LLC, based in LeRoy, NY, is looking for a dedicated and skilled individual to join our team as a Production Worker.
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• Physical stamina to meet the demands of the position. How to Apply:
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YORK CENTRAL SCHOOL ANTICIPATED VACANCIES
General Education Teacher (K-5)
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Continual Recruitment - Substitutes:
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Notice of Vacancy
Food Service Helper (2) 10 Month Position
Minimum qualifications:
• None are required, but some experience as a helper or cook in the food service industry or school cafeteria setting is preferred
• Ability to follow directions
• Must be able to li 15 to 20 pounds.
Location:
• Alexander Central School
Hours:
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• Position 1: 9:30am-1:30pm, Position 2: 10:00am-1:30pm
Rate of pay:
• $15.50/hour
Starting date:
• ASAP
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Reply by December 16, 2024 with reference to Vacancy 25-56 and resume to hr@gvboces.org or mail to: Human Resources, Genesee Valley BOCES 80 Munson St., LeRoy, NY 14482
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1. ANATOMY: Where is the glabella ocated in the human body?
2. LITERATURE: In children’s books, what is the name of the Big Red Dog?
3. GEOGRAPHY: In which country would you find the 98-foot-tall Christ the Redeemer figure?
4. GAMES: What number is represented by the phrase “two little ducks” in bingo?
5. SCIENCE: What percentage of air is nitrogen gas?
6. MUSIC: When did Rock the Vote, an organization that encourages young people to vote, come into being?
7. TELEVISION: Which 1970s comedy show features the theme song “Come On Get Happy”?
8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which month of the year has the least number of letters?
9. U.S. STATES: Which state is first alphabetically?
10. MOVIES: Which 1983 movie features a character named Tony Montana?
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