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Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm (available 5pm-7pm by appt)

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (appts. avail. 5pm-7pm), Sat: 10am-4pm, Sun: Closed

KOPP’S GREENHOUSE

2996 County Line Rd. (between Genesee & North Rd.) Corfu, NY 14036 (585) 599-2209

Shop Hours Open 7 Days/Week 11-6 Farmhouse Vintage Country Home Decor Make Mom’s HeartHappy!

Phone & Fax: 585-547-9591

Eating Out on Mother’s Day

Expect to wait. Even with a reservation, you’re bound to spend some time waiting at the restaurant. Other families may be lingering at their tables, as no one wants to rush Mom out of the door. Plan accordingly for a potentially long wait time. This means having a snack before you leave. Don’t arrive famished, as no one wants the dining party to be hungry and cranky, which is notagoodwaytocelebrateMom. Have plenty of snacks and drinks on hand for young children, as well as activities to keep them entertained.

Do you have a Health and Wellness Business? Are you a Massage therapist? Hair stylist? Yoga instructor? Makeup artist? We have a spot for you! Come occupy a space with businesses that will enhance yours. Current occupants: Vivify Hydration, Raesthetics, Genesee Therapy

Successful, Turnkey

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HOW TO DETERMINE IF IT’S TIME TO DOWNSIZE

Space: Many people love the extra space that single-family homes provide. But seniors can take a walk through their homes and see how many rooms they still use on a consistent basis.If much of the home is unused,seniors can probably downsize without adversely affecting their daily lives.

8870 Wortendyke Rd, Batavia, NY 14020 (Beds-n-Bones):

Meticulously maintained 4,500 SF specialty building with updated 950 SF upper apartment. Public water, 30 4’x4’ rooms w/attached 4’x10’ outdoor covered runs, 20 4’x4’ rooms, 3 20’x40’ exercise/play yards, and 6’ perimeter fencing. Security and fire alarm system, newly installed electric heat and AC units. $584,900

“Real Property Solutions Since 1911”

Rick Mancuso 585-345-1000

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* Italian banker Gilberto Baschiera was a modern-day Robin Hood. Over a period of seven years, he secretly diverted 1 million euros from wealthy clients to poorer ones so they could qualify for loans. He made no profit from these dealings and avoided jail in 2018 with a plea bargain.

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DID YOU KNOW? Leisure activities may be widely viewed as fun ways to fill up free time, but the benefits of leisure activities extend beyond beating boredom. A 2011 analysis published in the journal BBA Molecular Basis of Disease found that leisure activities have a positive impact on cognitive function and dementia. The analysis, conducted by researchers with the Aging Research Center in Stockholm who examined various studies regarding the relationship between certain activities and cognitive function, defined leisure activity as the voluntary use of free time for activities outside the home. After retirement, leisure time constitutes a large part of many retirees’ lives, and finding ways to fill that time is more beneficial than merely avoiding boredom. The researchers behind the study concluded that the existing research is insufficient to draw any firm conclusions regarding the effects of certain types of leisure activities on the risk for dementia and cognitive decline, though they did note that multi-domain cognitive training has the potential to improve cognitive function in healthy older adults and slow decline in affected individuals. A multi-domain approach to cognitive training involves memory, reasoning, problem-solving, and map reading, among other activities. Aging adults who embrace activities that require the use of such skills may find that they’re not only finding stimulating ways to fill their free time, but increasing their chances of long-term cognitive health as well.

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Ou garde pati open Friday, May 10th weather permitting. Live music every Friday and Saturday, and Mother's Day! Featuring patio menu and regular menu. (Sorry, our patio menu is not available on Mother's Day.)

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Prime Rib on Weck, 4 Wings, and French Fries

1/2 price patio bar drinks on Sundays in May.

(Excludes Mother's Day, bottles of wine and Champagne.)

Din i Tuesda throug Frida Special Dinner for 2 $50

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10 ounce Prime Rib

Chicken Marsala

Shrimp Alfredo

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1 pound Prime Rib Dinner $30

-includes fresh garden salad, choice of potato, homemade roll, and specialty bread.

*Please note, e Red Osier Landmark Restaurant has no affiliation with anyone other than us and our two “restaurant owned” custom black food trailers located only in Stafford, New York. ere is a trademark that can be bought named “Red Osier” that will allow you to sell sandwiches and other items. is is not our restaurant. We are not in airports, ball parks, gas stations, or grocery stores. We are not affiliated with this trademark, or the goods and services provided by these other trademark owners.

T G Special- Every day in May. Pickup starts at 4:15.

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$14 Prime Rib Sandwich with potato wedges and soup of the day.

$18 Chicken Marsala with mashed potatoes, garden salad, and roll.

$25 10 ounce Prime Rib with baked potato, garden salad, and roll.

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Haddock Fish Fry, French Fries, Homemade Slaw, and Dinner roll. $14

Food Traile!

In May, our food trailer will be out and about!

Come see us-

Sat., May 4 • Perry Village Park

Sat., May 11 • Land of Legends Raceway, Canandaigua

Sat., May 17 • Genesee Fairgrounds Food Truck Rodeo

Sat., May 18 • Land of Legends Raceway, Canandaigua

Sat., May 22 • Legends Darien Lake

urs., May 23 • Alexander Fun Night

Sat., May 25 • Dublin Corners Farm Brewery

*Follow our Facebook or Instagram for food trailer updated locations and times.

RESTAURANT IS OPENING

APRIL 29TH

Serving Monday thru Friday 3-9pm

New menu items. Stop in and see us!

Course is in great shape. Book your tee time today! terryhills.com/tee-times

5122 Clinton St. Rd., Batavia (585) 343-0642

Steak and Egg Soft Shell Tacos (Family Features)

1 cup medium or mild Salsa 1 pound skirt steak Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste

4 tablespoons olive oil 6 eggs, beaten

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced new potatoes, drained well

1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 9 (6-inch) flour tortillas

Cook steak on grill or saute pan. If using grill, high heat. If using saute pan, heat pan to medium-high heat. Season steak w/salt and pepper. Cook steak, approximately 4-5 minutes on each side for medium temperature steak. Rest 5 min. While steak is resting, in large saute pan on high heat add 2-4 tbls. olive oil followed by potatoes and pinch of salt and pepper. Begin frying until golden brown and crispy, approximately 3-5 minutes. Once potatoes are cooked, add beaten eggs and cook until scrambled. Turn off heat and add cheese. Slice steak thinly against grain of meat. Place flour tortillas in microwave 30 seconds or long enough to lightly warm them. Portion egg and potato mixture evenly between flour tortillas followed by sliced steak and approximately 1-2 tablespoons salsa and serve immediately.

“CLASSIC COUNTRY”

WXRL / Ramblin’ Lou Tours

Hosted by Linda Lou, Joanie & the Ramblin’ Lou Family “Celebrating over 70 years hosting tours”

May 13-15 The Ark Encounter & Ohio Riverboat Cruise

June 24-27 Mackinac Island & Frankenmuth

June 30-July 2 Thousand Islands - 3 castles/2 boat cruises/ Skaneateles

July 10 Grand River Luncheon Cruise

July 23 Sun & Stars Show - Walters Ranch show/lunch

Aug. 20 Dion Pride - Tribute to Father Charley Pride - Walters

Sept. 8-12 Montréal/Québec

Sept. 18 Sprague’s/Seneca Alleg. Casino/$25 free play/ $5 food

Level: Intermediate

Sept. 29-Oct. 3 Vermont/N. Hampshire/Maine - Many highlights

Oct. 7-9 Ride the Rails - Cass Railroad Train

Oct. 23 Sprague’s/Seneca Alleg. Casino/$25 free play/ $5 food

Nov. 11-13 DANIEL - Lancaster, PA (2 shows) & Amer. Music Theater

Buffalo’s Home for Country Classics!

WXRL - 1300AM/95.5FM & Streaming LIVE @ WXRL.com.

For FREE brochure, call (716) 681-1313

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2000 B.C.

Raisins are produced by the Ancient Egyptians.

Welcome to Selma

Oats were cultivated thousands of years ago and were actually used as fodder for animals. Oats were rarely consumed in North America but in parts of northern Europe and Scotland they were used in porridge.

1896

OATMEAL RAISIN

ONLY ONE

Find the lone cookie that has no matches!

Before the oatmeal cookie came into existence, there was oatcake. Since Roman times this was popular in Scotland and it was relied on for an energy boost. Apparently, during wartime, soldiers would carry oatcakes with them as a quick snack.

The First Oatmeal Cookie | Fannie Merritt Farmer creates the first-ever oatmeal cookie in the U.S.

Over half of the world’s raisins come from California. Although Napa is known worldwide for its wine-producing grapes, the Golden State’s raisin capital is actually the city of Selma— just southeast of Fresno. This area produces over 350,000 tons of raisins annually.

Feature your birthday girl or boy in our BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS SECTION!

Submit online at www.gvpennysaver.com under Share With Us - Birthday Celebrations; stop by the office; or mail to: Birthday Celebrations, PO Box 340, Avon, NY 14414 Costis$10for1stedition,$5foreachadditionaledition.

Submissions must be received at least 1 week prior to publication date. Your child must be 15 years or younger. Photo may be submitted by a parent/guardian/grandparent.

Andrew David Love, Papa and Grandma

Creating Inclusive Joy: Inside Grow’s Spring Semiformal Dance

BY SUZIE WELLS

Sarah Mehta, a University of Rochester student, class of 2025, majoring in cell and developmental biology and minoring in public health, is founder/director of Grow for Adults with IDDs (intellectual and developmental disabilities), aiming to provide opportunities for people with IDDs to get together, try something new or learn something new, simply enjoying life with other people.

Grow hosted its first (hopefully annual) integrated Spring Semiformal Dance on April 12th near the U of R. “ is fun evening was a celebration fostering connections and breaking down barriers,” Mehta says.

Instrumental to coordinating this event along with Mehta was Grow’s Executive Board, comprising Navya Soogoor, Hana Zhang, Zoopash Jalal, Sara Mermel, Emily Chen, and Chrysolite Dhinakaran. eir dedication and tireless efforts, starting the planning as early as the fall semester, even before the board was fully developed, laid the groundwork for a memorable evening of inclusion and joy.

e Spring Semiformal welcomed around 120 attendees, including individuals both with and without IDDs, alongside volunteers whose support was invaluable. Mehta thanks Tim Baird, Julie Simone, and their team at Rochester Holy Childhood for providing crucial assistance, as well as the U of R’s Disability Awareness Club for decoration materials to help make the event magical.

Mehta’s personal connection to the cause, rooted in her brother’s experience with Down Syndrome, imbued the evening with a deeper significance. She says her brother always raves about these fancy galas he attends in Saratoga, NY, and Mehta wanted to create a similar experience for people in Rochester.

integrated event aimed to provide a platform for people with developmental disabilities to practice social skills and enjoy themselves.

“ e results spoke volumes, with so many attendees stopping by to express gratitude for the event, saying they had so much fun,” Mehta recalls happily. Mehta says the food and performances were fabulous and everyone who attended had a great time, so their goals for next time are simply to start preparing the space more in advance to alleviate the lastminute rush the volunteers experienced.

Beyond her roles as undergraduate student, teacher assistant, and as research assistant at U of R’s Spectrum Brain Lab, Mehta volunteers at Together Include Every Student (TIES), at U of R’s cancer/surgical center, and occasionally helps at the Ronald McDonald House.

Central to Grow’s mission is addressing the social disparities faced by individuals with IDDs. “Neurotypical people tend to have more friends, go out with people more o en, and generally be more social,” Mehta notes. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities, on the other hand, typically have fewer opportunities for such social interactions. is

She acknowledges her passion for working with people with IDDs, and says no matter where her medical career takes her, even if she doesn’t work directly with people with IDDs, she will surely maintain volunteer ties to help inclusivity flourish.

Mehta says, “We all should be more inclusive, accepting, supportive of everyone, no matter their abilities.” Grow’s Spring Semiformal “brought people together, with everyone having fun together as equals, showing that people with all abilities can do everything. We should make society as inclusive as possible.”

In a world striving for acceptance and understanding, organizations like Grow and events such as the Spring Semiformal serve as beacons of hope, reminding us of the transformative power of inclusivity and the joy that arises when all are embraced as equals.

To learn more about Grow and get involved, visit their Instagram @grow_rochester_ny or email the team at grow. rochester.ny@gmail.com. Together, let’s continue to create spaces where everyone belongs.

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Book lovers also can channel their passions for the written word into a rewarding hobby. While reading might not seem like the most social activity, readers who want to use their love of books to grow their social networks can start a book club. People of all ages and backgrounds love to read, so starting a book club can be a great way to meet an array of people.

Readers also can call their local libraries or schools to ask about reading programs for children. Volunteer to read to youngsters, helping the next generation discover the wonders of reading.

ALEXANDER

Women’sRetreat: The Churchin AlexanderishostingaWomen’s RetreatonSaturdayMay18th, from9-3pm.Ourthemethisyearis “GodGoesBeforeUs”.Pleasejoin usforarelaxingdayofworship, praise,friendship,andfellowship. Thecostis$20.andwillinclude lunchandbeverage.Contactthe churchat585-591-1765,M,W,F, 9-11am,ore-mail thechurchinalexander.comfor moreinformation.Deadlinetosign upisMay8th.

AlexanderFireDept.Mother’s Day ChickenBBQ -Sunday,May 12th,11-1pm.Takeoutonly.$15/ meal- 1⁄2 chicken,saltpotatoes, macaronisalad,rollanddessert. Preorderat585-356-3301-Order earlyaswesellout!!

BATAVIA

SeniorNutritionSite at HavenwoodCongregateApts.locatedat 240RichmondAve.serveslunch M-F.StartsatNoon.Reservations call344-1330.Easyaccessibility.

MothersDayFlowerSaleFundraiser! Saturday, May11,11-2pm, 441EllicottSt.,Batavia.Showyour lovetothemothersinyourlife, whilealsoraisingmoneytosupport mothersinourcommunity.AllBabiesCherishedisselling6-8stem freshbouquetsfor$15apiece. Proceedsfromthissalewillgoto ourGod’sGoodGracehome.This soontoopenhomewillprovide temporaryhousingformothersin needandtheiryoungchildren. Bouquetsavailableforpurchaseon thedayofthesale,butwestrongly encourageyoutopre-order!Visit ourAllBabiesCherishedFacebook Pageforinformationabouthowto pre-order!https://www. allbabiescherished.com/

43rdAnnualGCCFashionShow

“A NightattheCinema”- GeneseeCommunityCollege’sFashion studentsproudlypresent“ANight attheCinema,”the43rdAnnual GeneseeCommunityCollegeFashionShowonMay4intheRichard C.CallArenaat7p.m.Ticketsare availableatgccfashionshow.com. VIPseatsare$25andGeneral Admissionseatsare$10.Formore informationgoto:gccfashionshow. com.

TheGeneseeChorale will present aconcertbasedupon,andcelebrating,thesolareclipsethattook placeonApril8.Musicselections willincludepieceswrittenspecificallyaboutasolareclipse,pieces aboutthesunandthemoon,as wellaspiecesfocusedontheconceptoflightversusdark.HeldMay 5,2pm-3:15pm,St.JamesEpiscopalChurch,405EastMainSt., Batavia.Ticketscost$10eachand canbepurchasedfromachorale member,atthedoor,andonlineat geneseechorale.com/box-office.

HLOMExhibitOpening,“Heavenly Traditions&HolyMatrimony:WeddingsThroughTime”Weoftenthinkofweddingsand thetraditionsweknowtoday,as actsthathavebeenaroundfor centuries.However,itisquitethe opposite.Thetraditionsthathold weddingsattheheartoftodayare justafewdecadesold.However, mosthavedevelopedwithinthe lastcentury.Traditionshavealso evolvedandtakenonnewmeaningsthanwhencreated.Thisexhibitwilltakeyouthroughdecades ofweddingdressstyles,andtraditions.CometotheopeningMay 16th,6pmtoenjoyafreereception withfoodprovidedbyTerryHills! http://www.hollandlandoffice.com

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SaturdayMorningKidsCulinary Classes - TheExploreArtsKids’ ClubtakesplaceSaturdaymornings,in4-weeksessions throughouttheschoolyear.This sessionwillfocusmainlyonCulinaryArtsinourlargekitchen. DatesareMay4,11,18&25,2024 from11am-12pm.(Allsuppliesprovided.Scholarshipsareavailable! Pleasecall585-343-9313orvisit https://goart.org/programming/ exlporeart/exlporeart-children/to registerorformoreinformation.) Ages:1st-6thgradeswelcome. Costrangesfrom$40to$60.DiscountformultiplechildrenandGO ART!members.https://goart.org/ programming/exlporeart/ exlporeart-children/ OurLadyofBataviaKnightsof Columbus will sponsoraCHICKEN BBQonSunday,APRIL28from 10amuntilsoldout(take-outs only).Pickupwillbeattherearof St.Mary’sChurch,EllicottSt.,Batavia.Costofthedinneris$15and includes1/2chicken,macaroni salad,potatoes,dessertanddinner roll.Proceedsbenefitlocalcharities. PresaleticketsarepreferredbycallingMikeat343-3810.

HLOMMini-Exhibit:“St.Joseph’s DrumCorps:53Years Later! FromApriltotheendof September,viewphotographs,uniforms,andotherartifactsrelating tothenationally-rankedlocaldrum corpsfromthetwentiethcentury! However,theyhaveareunion corpscalledthe”MightySt.Joe’s“ inLeRoy!Themini-exhibitis availableduringregularmuseum hours,Tuesday-Saturday10am-4 pmwithregularadmission.Come andcheckitoutonyournextvisit totheHollandLandOfficeMuseum.http://www. hollandlandoffice.com

CrossroadsHouseSpringBasket Raffle - Savethedate-May11this theCrossroadsHouseAnnual SpringBasketRaffleatBataviaFirst PresbyterianChurch!WinaMother’sDaygiftformom!Enjoyahot dogorburger,refreshmentsand dessertwhiletakingachanceon yourfavoritethemedbaskets!PresaleticketsgoonsaleFridayMay 10,from3-6pm.DoorsopenSat May11,at12noon.Drawingstarts at3.Donotneedtobepresentto win.Basketdonationalsoaccepted 9-5anydaythroughMay3.Supportusinprovidinglovingcomfort caretothedying.

St.JamesEpiscopalChurch Pulled PorkDinner -StJames ChurchisofferingaPulledPork DinneronSaturday,April27.Menu consistsofpulledpork,roll,cole slaw,saltpotatoesanddessert,all for$15.Availablefrom4pmuntil gone.Takeoutonly!405EastMain Street,Batavia.

VFWPost1602OpenMicNiteVFW Post1602,25EdwardsStreet, BataviaishostinganOpenMicNite thefirstWednesdayeachmonth startingat6PM.Noadmission charge.WingsandThingsare availableforpurchasefrom6PM8PM.OpentothePublic

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* OMG, the popular acronym for “Oh my God,” was first used in writing in a letter to Winston Churchill in 1917, by John Arbuthnot Fisher, a retired Admiral of the British Navy, who said, “I hear that a new order of Knighthood is on the tapis, O.M.G. (Oh! My God!).”

VFWPost1602Auxiliary Meatloaf Dinner- VFWPost 1602,25EdwardsSt,Bataviais hostingaMeatloafDinneronSaturday,May4,2024startingat4PM untilsoldout.$14Donation/Dinner.Presaleticketrecommended. TicketsavailableatthePostorby calling585-344-3249after4:30on Wednesday,Friday,Saturday,and Sunday.MusicbyTomRyanand Friendsfrom6PM-9PM.Opento thePublic

GeneseeSymphonyOrchestra Rescheduled Concert -TheGeneseeSymphonyOrchestra’sSunday, May5,2024,4pmconcertisbeing rescheduledtothe2024-2025season.SeasonticketandFlexticket holdersmayusetheirMay5th concertticketforthefutureconcert.Thereisnorescheduledconcertdateatthistime.

VolunteersForAnimals40thAnniversary Party- Joinusaswe celebrate40yearsofservicein GeneseeCountywithanAnniversaryParty.Therewillbelightrefreshmentsincludingaspecialcake, doorprizes,favorsandsomeactivitiesforthechildren.ANDtherewill alsobedisplaysofpetsadopted thoughtheyears,aswellassome historyoftheVFA.Joinusatthe BataviaFirstPresbyterianChurch, 300EastMainSt.,BataviaonMay 18from1to4pm-openhouse. Kindlyaskfor$5donationfor adults:kidsfree.http://vol4animals. org

BERGEN

BergenHistoricalSociety- The Bergen HistoricalSocietywillmeet onThursday,2ndofMayat7pmin theByron-BergenPublicLibrary ConferenceRoom(rearentrance). Theprogramfortheeveningwill be,”PresidentialElections:1800, 1824&1876”,presentedbyDaniel Cody.Thefacilityishandicapped accessibleandallarewelcome.

CORFU

ChickenBarbeque- Drivethrough chickenbarbequeatthe CorfuGrange,71AlleghanyRoad, Corfu.Dinners$15.JoinusonApril 28th-11:30tillsoldout.Please bringanon-perishablefooditem fortheCorfuFoodPantry.

DARIEN

ThenextDarienSeniormeeting is April27itisattheDarienTown Hallweeatatnoon.Thereisno specialthemethismonthjustbring adishtopassalongwithyourown tableservice.Anyquestionscall SherryGarigenat585-409-0899.

EAST PEMBROKE

AnnualChickenBBQ - May5th, Noon-soldout(presaledinners mustbepickedupbefore1:30pm). $15Dinnerincludes1/2chicken, macsalad,beans,rollanddessert/ $10Chickenonly.St.Maximilian KolbeChurch,8656ChurchStreet, EastPembroke.

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ELBA

Mother’sDayCraftShowand Basket Raffle -HostedbyTheElba BettermentCommittee.Saturday, May11attheElbaFireman’s RecreationHallonRt.98inthe VillageofElba.Doorsopenat10 until3:00.Basketraffletickets drawnat2:30.25Crafters,ArtisansandFarms.Foodavailablefor breakfastorlunch.NewthisyearwewillbeacceptingVenmoatour raffletable.Bringyourmom,bring yourkids,orjustheadtoElbafora dayoffun.TheMillandSweetLife CountryStorewillbehosting eventsaswell.

HAMLIN

PTNY’s“ILoveMyParkDay” hosted bytheFriendsofHamlin BeachStatePark:The13thannualI LoveMyParkDaywillbeheldon SaturdayMay4thfrom9am-noon atHamlinBeachStatePark.Enjoya dayvolunteeringtoenhanceand helpprepareourparkforthe upcomingspringandsummerseasons.Visithttp://www.ptny.org/ events/i-love-my-park-daytosign uptovolunteer.FollowtheFOHBSP onfacebook.com/FOHBSP/

KENDALL

AnnualBuffaloRoastDinnerKendall UnitedMethodistChurch, 1814KendallRoadonSaturday, May4thfrom4pm-6pm.$20per dinner.DriveThruPickup.Callfor Reservations:585-281-1514by May2nd.

LEROY

LeRoyHistoricalSociety will conducttheannualgeneralmembershipmeetingonSundayMay5at 2:00pmintheGaryandEleanor WilcoxResearchLibraryinthe JELLOGallery.Reportsofthepast yearandupcomingeventsand programswillbeshared.Current membersandanyoneinterestedin becomingasupportingmember areinvitedtoattend.

MUMFORD

Antiques&ArtisansShow- Only at GCV&Mcanyoutourhistoric homestofinddecorinspiration, thenshopforantiquesand collectiblestocreateyourownvintageaestheticathome!Atour Antiques&ArtisansShowonSaturday,May11,youcanbrowsedealersfromaroundtheregion,explore awidevarietyof19th-and20thcenturywares,andallthewhile, immerseyourselfinthehistoryof theGeneseeValleyRegion.Plus, perusehandcraftedwaresbylocal artisansandmakeconnections fromthe19thcenturytothemodernday.GeneseeCountryVillage& Museum,1410FlintHillRd.,Mumford.Admissionpricesvary.https:// www.gcv.org/event/antique-show/

OAKFIELD

ChairYoga - EveryThursdayfrom 10:00a.m.to11:00a.m.Opento all!Allequipmentisprovided!No RegistrationRequired!Walkinand joinus!TheGOOSECommunity Center,33SouthMainStreet,Oakfield.http://www. warriorhouseofwny.com

AlabamaFireDepartment’s Chicken BarbequeDinner -Join usforadeliciousChickenBarbeque DinneronSunday,April28,from 11:30amtillSold-out.Eatinor Take-out.Includes-1/2chicken withsides,dessertanddrink.Held attheTownofAlabamaFiremen’s RecHall,2230JudgeRoad,Oakfield.

FunForTheWholeFamilyArt Classes - Thefollowingarefree eventsoccurringthroughout2024 andsponsoredbyGoArt.All eventsareheldatTheGoose,33 SouthMainStreet,Oakfield.MondayMay6th-3:00&6:00-Framed Art-RegistrationRequired.TuesdayJune11th-1:00-8:00pmRibbonTricks-NoRegistrationRequired.MondayAugust19th-3:00 &6:00-WoodenPumpkins-RegistrationRequired.ToRegister emailraooak@gmail.com

YouthBFit - May10,6-7pmat TheGOOSECommunityCenter,33 SouthMainStreet,Oakfield.Cost: $5.http://www. warriorhouseofwny.com

STAFFORD

StaffordGardenClub’sAnnual Plant Sale -Markyourcalendars fortheStaffordGardenClub’sAnnualPlantSaleatEmeryPark,Rt.5 inStaffordonMay15thfrom 3-7pm.Welcomespringwithsome beautifulnewplants!Allarewelcome.

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CORFU:16Meadowbrook Ter. April 27th&28th(9-5pm)Military, household,camping,Hunting,vintage tools,Kitchentables,TVs,lotsofstuff!

ELBA: 65 MechanicStreet.Friday& Saturday,April26th&27th(10am5pm) ESTATESALE,Antiquecrystal, Furniture,andmore.

YARD SALE TIPS

Leave young kids at home. Many kids will grow bored after the first yard sale, if not earlier. Hire a sitter and shop unencumbered.

Online POLL

April is Move More Month, encouraging all Americans to incorporate more physical activity into their daily lives to improve health and well-being. What are your favorite ways to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine?

• Outdoor activities like hiking, biking, or walking in the park

• Home workouts or exercise routines

• Dancing to my favorite music

• Taking the stairs instead of the elevator

• Joining group fitness classes or sports teams

• Playing with pets or children

• Incorporating movement breaks during work or study sessions

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On Good Friday, I went out for a fish fry at a local well-known restaurant and had a wonderful meal. When the server asked me if I needed anything else, I said just the check. She said it’s been taken care of, along with the tip. I have no other way to say thank you to whomever did that, so thank you! I’m in my 80s and that’s never happened before, so I say there are good people out there!

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I would like to thank Mrs. Auble and her students in the Entrepreneurship Class for collecting and giving food to the Pop Up Pantry in Dansville on April 15th. I was one of the fortunate ones to receive your bag of goods. It not only helped out my household but three other households that were in need of food. So, thank you again! An older Dansville citizen.

The large grocery store pharmacy I use in [local town] is always so backed up with customers. There is often a very long line inside at the counter as well as at the drive-thru window. I never use the drive-thru because of how busy it is, but the other day I decided to utilize it because there was only one car at the window. I was the first car waiting behind the car being serviced at the window. That car took 19, yes 19, minutes at the window! I did not have the option to leave because during the first few minutes of waiting, several cars (at least 7 or 8) took their place in line behind me. So I was stuck there. If there is an issue with an order that is taking that long, why can’t pharmacists ask the car/customer to pull around or come inside so that the other customers in line are not stuck for that long? I only decided to use the drive-thru that day because I was tired of waiting in line at the counter, and thought with just one car ahead of me it would be quicker. What a mistake. Animals in grocery stores and carts

I understand that many people love their pets like family. Pets, however, do NOT belong in stores where groceries are sold. Regulations are posted at the entrances of all of the groceries in our area stating that service dogs ONLY are welcome. Pets, therapy and emotional support animals are NOT service dogs!

The potential risk of contamination from fur, dander, or pathogens is a valid concern, especially concerning food items. These animals especially should be prohibited from being placed in carts. Pets may carry parasites and germs, as well as leave fur, dander andallergens, and a cart that held a pet is unsanitary! It concerns me that the management and workers do not enforce these rules.

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• Conceal cables and cords. Cable and cord concealers are inexpensive and easily installed. Often used to cover cords hanging down from mounted televisions, concealers also can be used to hide cords coming from computers, lamps and other items that can pose a threat to young children.

• Avoid hand-me-down kids’ furniture. The older a piece of furniture is, the less likely it is that the item will meet current safety guidelines. Some parents may be tempted to let their children sleep in the same crib they slept in as kids decades ago, but it’s safer to eschew nostalgia in favor of products that meet the latest safety standards.

• Get rid of potential choking hazards. Prior to bringing their babies home, expecting parents can remove all small trinkets and other items that curious children may want to put in their mouths. When buying toys for kids, read the packaging to make sure each item is safe for babies and avoid buying or accepting any gifts with small pieces.

• Store all medicines on high shelves behind cabinet doors. Vitamins and medicines should be stored on high shelves behind cabinet doors. If kids can see them, they’ll likely try to grab them. Hiding medicines on high shelves behind closed cabinet doors reduces the risk that kids will be poisoned and suffer a fallrelated injury.

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3. MOVIES: Which long-running movie series features the character Legolas?

4. ANATOMY: What does the lacrimal gland produce?

5. GEOGRAPHY: Ellesmere Island belongs to which nation?

6. SCIENCE: Which of the human senses is most closely related to memory?

7. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “ad meliora” mean?

8. TELEVISION: Which TV sitcom features a mom named Rainbow Johnson?

9. THEATER: Who wrote the play “A Little Night Music”?

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7. “Toward better things.”

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• - National Warplane Museum: We’re looking for Volunteers! All opportunities can be flexible to fit your schedule. Aircra /Hangar/ Motor Pool, Pilots, Tours, Grounds & Facility Maintenance, Gi Shop, Administration and our biggest event: AIRSHOW! If you enjoy aircra & history, contact us to learn more. Email john.peckham@ nationalwarplanemuseum.com

• - Pet Adoption Network (P.A.N.): Foster homes for rescued cats and kittens desperately needed. P.A.N. will provide needed supplies (bed, food, toys, litter); foster provides daily care and transportation to Sunday Open House (12-4pm). More details/apply at https://www. petadoptionnetwork.org/foster. Email: info@petadoptionnetwork.org or 585-338-9175

• Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteers are needed to become active firefighters. Training is provided free and retirement benefits are available. Help with social activities is also needed. Please contact our Fire Chief Patrick McGrath at chief@lakevillevfd.org. Email chief@lakevillevfd.org

• Serenity House of Victor: Please share your time & talent providing end-of-life resident care, building and grounds maintenance, website/ media, or fundraising support. No experience necessary. Free training. Share your most valuable gi - YOURSELF at our two-bed comfort care home. Email: serenityhousevictor@gmail.com or call 585-729-7617

• Caledonia Library Association: We have lots of volunteer opportunities available for you. Join a committee, help at a fund raising event, teach a class, give a presentation. Join the association. Email glouise4605@yahoo.com

• Begin Again Horse Rescue: Work directly with our equine trainer with a weekly commitment. Also help is needed in the used tack shop on Saturdays. And there is always work to be done with outreach and fundraising. Email info@beginagainrescue.org

• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County: 4-H Dog Club Leader - Plan monthly educational meetings for youth ages 5-18. Inspire the next generation, call us today! Email genesee4h@cornell. edu or call 585-343-3040

• Patrick Place Comfort Care Home: We are a 2-bedroom comfort care home providing 24/7 care to residents. We are in need of hands-on resident care volunteers; no experience required, all training will be provided! Call or email us today to learn more! directorpatrickplace@gmail.com

• UR Medicine Home Care: Deliver meals to our participants in Monroe County. Email julie_cunningham@urmc.rochester.edu or call 585-274-4385

• Girl Scouts Western NY: Adults needed to work with troops as leaders, those with a special talent to offer girls or be an extra pair of hands at events. Jfusco33@juno.com or 585-226-6434

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Looking at the Causes Behind Mobility Issues

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 79 and can move around without any problem. I walk five days a week, and my weight is normal. However, it seems to me that many people -- some younger than I am -- have mobility problems. I wonder what causes this problem. Is it lack of exercise, genes, weight, etc.? -- E.G.

ANSWER: Be very grateful that you can move around without a problem, as most people in their late 70s do have mobility issues. The most common reason is osteoarthritis, but there are many causes, such as neurological diseases, cardiovascular issues and other types of arthritis. While it is true that not exercising can lead to poor mobility, most of the time, it isn’t a person’s fault that they have difficulty with mobility. Arthritis can happen to a person of any weight and at any level of exercise.

Exercise helps the vast majority of people improve their mobility, but there are exceptions. Many people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome are intolerant of exercise, and overdoing it can lead their condition to worsen. This syndrome has also been known as systemic exertion intolerance disease. Well-meaning physicians, friends and family might have recommended exercise to a patient, which could have caused them to have a flare-up.

Although being very overweight increases the risk of arthritis, having a normal weight doesn’t prevent its development. Genetic influences are very complicated, but they also have a role in the development of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis can also come about as a result of significant trauma to a joint.

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Two COUCHES and two LOVESEATS. A single MATTRESS, BOX SPRING and FRAME. You pick up, Newark. 315-576-8951

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Queen size BED FRAME, MATTRESS, BOX SPRINGS. Very good condition. From smoke free home, Palmyra. Available after 5/17. Salubrious48@yahoo.com

FLAMINGO THEME COLLECTION in various materials- metal, art glass, frames, mug, candle, etc.; please take all. Pick-up from Penfield/Webster. penfieldmurphys@yahoo.com

Gold CHOIR ROBES (13 of them). Call or text 585-590-1982

HOOVER STEAMER RUG CLEANER. Manual included. You pick up, Pittsford. 585-381-6581

GLASS FRONT BOOKCASE, eight movable shelves, 45” W x 59” H x 14” D. Bushnell’s Basin. marycthor@gmail.com

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ADULT NUTRITION DRINKS, any brand. Any DOG SUPPLIES; harness, leash, clothes, gate, etc. Call or text 585-649-8706

BIRD CAGE. Call or text 585-880-7995

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ROCK 8 TRACK TAPES, CASSETTE TAPES and RECORDS for own personal collection. gzintel1967@gmail.com

SUBMERSIBLE WATER WELL PUMP and/or PRESSURE TANK in working condition. Will pick up within 50-mile radius of Batavia. 585-664-3617

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* It’s tough to eat home-cooked meals as a single eater. Most recipes are geared for multiple portions, and you probably don’t want to eat the same thing for five days straight. Try this: Get together with some friends and have a potluck. Each guest brings an entree and at least two side dishes, in extra-large portions, and his or her own le overs containers. Split the food up amongst the guests, packaged as meals. Everyone can cook once and eat for a week.

* Did you have too much summer fun last year? Be ready to soothe that sunkissed skin this year with frozen aloe vera. Use an ice-cube tray to freeze aloe vera gel, and let the soothing begin!

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PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

How to Greet Other Dogs on the Street

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I adopted a sweet but somewhat rambunctious little mutt, “Karla,” who is about 13 months old. e problem is that she wants to jump and bark at other dogs when we’re out for a walk. How can I calm her down? -- Jen in Duluth, Georgia

DEAR JEN: Reactivity is natural behavior for a puppy that loves to play with other dogs, but of course, it’s not desirable behavior. Jumping and barking can trigger an aggressive response from some dogs, or stress out other dogs. It can scare humans.

Fortunately, it’s a behavior that you can moderate with a specific, daily training regime that will teach Karla to stay calm on the leash.

First, gather your tools: A sturdy leash that is about 5 feet long (no retractable leashes allowed), a harness and a pocketful of Karla’s favorite treats, cut into tiny pieces. I recommend the harness over a collar because it allows you to strongly control Karla if she starts jumping, without risking an injury to her throat.

Next, teach and reinforce three crucial commands: sit, stay and heel. From the moment you put on Karla’s harness and leash, to when you take them off at the end of the walk, she needs to follow your commands. Karla should sit calmly while you attach and remove the leash. During the walk, she should remain next to you, with a little slack in the leash. If she starts to tug ahead, stop, command her to sit and, once she sits, start off again, giving the command “heel.”

Keep the training positive, and remember that it will take time and consistency. As she learns what you expect from her, Karla will become a great walking companion.

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TIPS FOR COMFORTABLE CAMPING

Invest in quality gear - In addition to the tent, campers will need a tarp/ground cover to place under the tent. This helps prevent moisture seepage from the soil. Next, determine how everyone will sleep, whether on the ground or in cots. Cots can be the most comfortable options, but they take up a lot of space and can be heavy to transport - which is less than ideal when backpacking to a campsite. Inflatable mattresses or sleeping pads can be used in conjunction with sleeping bags to provide a soft, cushioned surface. Some are affordable at $40 while others may cost as much as $300. Costlier options may be best for frequent campers.

HOW TO HEAL FROM MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES THAT AROSE DURING THE PANDEMIC

Embrace healthy behaviors. During the pandemic, many individuals, even those devoted to healthy living prior to 2020, found it difficult to continue engaging in behaviors and activities that promoted their overall health. Embracing these behaviors, which can include eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and getting sufficient sleep, improves individuals’ ability to cope with stress. Re-establishing old routines also can return a sense of structure to daily life that might have gone missing over the last two years.

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Now Hiring For Experienced Field Service Technician

This is a field service position that requires travel to customer locations within upstate and downstate NY (excludes NYC) approximately 1-2 days a week (day trips) and work at Marktec home base in Batavia, NY repairing electronic equipment. Occasional overnight service trips. Travel to supplier schools for training is required. Demonstrate equipment on customer production lines.

Good mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, and interpersonal skills. Be able to read and interpret service manuals and schematics. Computer skills for MS Word, Excel, and MS related programs required.

Troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment for conformance to specifications. Disassemble to troubleshoot cause of problems, repair/replace components, reassemble, and test.

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Rate of Pay: $15.00/hr

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DISTRACTIONS THAT CAN AFFECT EFFICIENCY AT WORK

Smartphones: A 2015 CareerBuilder survey of hiring and human resources managers from various industries found that employers cited smartphones and texting as the biggest productivity killers in the workplace. Professionals no doubt recognize how distracting their phones can be during the workday, and they may feel powerless to avoid them. But they’re not. Alter notification settings so the phone only delivers the most important notifications (i.e., children’s schools, meeting reminders, etc.) during the day. Turn off notifications from news, sports and entertainment apps.

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Lapp Insulators is accepting applications for four positions through the Summer Hire program. If you are over the age of 18, you will have the opportunity to gain real-world work experience/earnings and knowledge of the hiring process, from the completion of the employment application, through interviewing and orientation.

You may stop by the HR office at Lapp Insulators to pick up an application. There will be a supply of applications on the table outside the HR door.

These positions will be ‘clean, sweep & paint’ jobs on the grounds and in the plant as well as other minor maintenance type tasks.

The successful candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Over the age of eighteen.

• Active college student (enrolled full-time) OR a recent high school graduate attending college as of Fall 2024.

• Able to climb ladders/stairs, use hand and power tools and complete the tasks listed above.

• Able to pass a drug screen.

Pay rate: $16.50/hr

Duration of hire: June 1st to August 24th (dates approximate)

Email applications to: JTuerk@lappinsulators.com

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT RETURNING TO SCHOOL

Adults who hope to return to school might be surprised to learn that the educational landscape has changed considerably since they were last in a classroom. Collegestudentsarenolongerjust young men and women who begin pursuing degrees right out of high school. In fact, the number of adults returning to the classroom has increased considerably, often making younger students the exception rather than the rule, says the college financial planner Straighter Line. According to the U.S. Department of Education, college students 25 years or older comprise 40 percent of all students enrolled in college.

Adults who are thinking about returning to school are urged to fill out the free applications for student aid to see if they qualify. Grants and scholarships may be available, and some workers find that employers may match funds or offer some assistance to finance job training courses.

Many schools now offer online courses that make it easier for working adults to pursue their degrees.

Many working adults are returning to school to pursue new or advanced degrees, as more colleges and universities are facilitating such pursuits.

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QUALITIES TO LOOK FOR IN A POST-RETIREMENT JOB

Flexibility: Retirees may be looking to contribute to their communities or simply earn a little spending money, but they will likely still want the freedom to travel or spend time with their families whenever they choose.So flexibility is something to look for in a postretirement job. This is what makes consultant work so attractive to retirees. In-person hours may not be required of consultants, who can then offer their input while visiting their grandchildren or traveling the world.

HOW WOMEN CAN KEEP THEIR CAREERS GOING FORWARD

Emphasize networking. The Association for Talent Development reports that 57 percent of job openings are filled through networking contacts. Networking is more accessible than ever thanks to social media sites like LinkedIn, and women can utilize such resources to build connections with mentors and colleagues that can share everything from career advice to access to new job openings.

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Schedules can help professionals in much the same way that grocery lists help consumers at the grocery store. When visiting a grocery store without a shopping list, shoppers are bound to forget items, necessitating follow-up visits to the store, and waste time wondering what they need. Without schedules in an office environment, workers may allow time to idle away because there are no deadlines motivating them to complete projects.

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