Canandaigua-Naples- Genesee Valley Penny Saver 1-20-2023

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This day was established as a way of reminding people to stay active.

A reason to explore the outdoors!

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Every day is a good day to step out for a walk, but when it’s Take A Walk Outdoors Day, it adds to the excitement. Be it taking your doggo for an evening stroll, or planning a hike with friends, getting to be outdoors is always a fun idea!

If your going out on some trails it might be a good idea to look at the area’s topographic map you will be hiking to ensure you can safely complete your hike.

FUN FACT

2004 marked the first globetrotter by foot.

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Family History of Breast Cancer Prompts Man to Get Examined

DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother and both of her sisters had breast cancer in their 30s, with my mother eventually passing after her third bout at age 43. They all grew up in the same house that I grew up in. I’m now a 34-year-old father of three small children. I don’t want to die early because I need to be around for them, but the generalized advice I’m seeing is that I don’t need a cancer screening until my 40s. Am I overly sensitive, or am I missing something that I should potentially screen for? -- M.M.

ANSWER: With your mother and two aunts having breast cancer at such a young age, I would be concerned about an inheritable cancer gene such as BRCA1 and BRCA2. This gene may not have been identifiable at the time they had their cancers, as the first test became available in 1996. It is worth a discussion with a genetic counselor to consider testing for you. Men with the BRCA1/2 genetic mutations are at risk to develop breast cancer themselves and are recommended to do monthly breast self-examinations starting at age 35, with a clinician exam yearly. A PSA test is also recommended for men who are positive for BRCA2 (and maybe for men with BRCA1), as men with these mutations are more at risk for prostate cancer at a younger age than average-risk men. Although BRCA increases the risk of colon cancer, all men should get colorectal cancer screenings at age 45, regardless of BRCA status. Those with a strong family history of colon cancer should speak with an expert about the right time to begin screening. I honor you for considering your family and expect you are doing as much as you can with your lifestyle to keep yourself healthy. A diet including plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, with little to no processed meat, has been shown to reduce cancer risk as well as heart disease risk, which is still the major cause of death in industrial societies.

The most likely causes of death in men your age include motor vehicle accidents and suicide. These are not completely preventable, but driving safely, not texting while driving, never driving while intoxicated and seeking help with symptoms of depression go a long way at reducing your immediate risk so that you can continue to be there for your children. ***

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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NOW HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

* Make ice cubes out of punch when you are entertaining. I like to make different combinations, which can be adapted for adult and child parties. One that I like very much is to make ice cubes from red fruit punch and then float them in lemonade. As the cubes melt, the mixture turns pinkyorange. -- I.F. in Missouri

* Bring egg whites to room temperature before whipping. You will get better volume, and they will be more stable.

* Ever make a delicious dinner that involves some stinky ingredients? This happens when I make broccoli cauliflower casserole, or pork and sauerkraut. No worries; you don’t have to smell that smell all day. Just simmer a pan of vinegar on the stove while making foods that are odorous. The vinegar smell goes away quickly, taking with it any other odors. All that’s left is the smell of yummy. -- M.N. in South Carolina

* Wash bath towels in cold water. It preserves color and still cleans them well. Add a clean, dry bath towel to smaller dryer loads to speed up drying time.

* Turn down the maximum temperature on your family’s water heater. You will do two things: One is to avoid accidental scalding, which is especially important if you have young children or seniors in your house. The other is to lower your electric bill, because the water heater will not have to work as hard to keep that big tank of water so hot. -- T.D. in New Mexico

* Keep a few bandanas handy in cold weather. They can be used as a mouth/face cover to keep your nose from freezing. They are easy to store in a pocket, and easy to put on and remove.

My name is Alice Bean. Let me tell you why I am the luckiest cat alive. After being dropped off in a very unfamiliar place by previous owners, I was left to fend for myself. I strolled up to a house that gave me food, but they also reached out to help me find shelter. I ended up at a home that let’s just say, once you’re here you most likely don’t leave. I am perfectly content hanging out here with 2 cat sisters, cat brother and my humans.

Fair Housing

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

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

AHEAD

* On Jan. 19, 1809, poet, author and literary critic Edgar Allan Poe is born in Boston. In 1836 Poe married his 13-year-old cousin, Virginia Clemm, and completed his first full-length work of fiction, “Arthur Gordon Pym.”

* On Jan. 21, 1950, former State Department official Alger Hiss is convicted of perjury in testimony about his alleged involvement in a Soviet spy ring before and during World War II.

* On Jan. 24, 1972, after 28 years of hiding in the jungles of Guam, farmers discover Shoichi Yokoi, a Japanese sergeant who was unaware that World War II had ended. Yokoi went into hiding in 1944 rather than surrender.

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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel

* On Jan. 23, 1941, Charles Lindbergh, a national hero since his nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic, testifies before Congress and suggests that the U.S. negotiate a neutrality pact with Hitler. He publicly denounced “the British, the Jewish and the Roosevelt Administration.”

Bristol Library 6750 County Rd. #32 Bristol Center 585-229-5862

Hours: M, W. & TH. 3pm-7pm; TUES. & SAT. 10am-2pm

Gorham Free Library

2664 Main St., Gorham 585-526-6655

Naples Library

118 S. Main St., Naples (585) 374-2757

Hours: M,W,F 10am-6pm; T, Th 10am-8pm; Sat. 10am-2pm

Honeoye Public Library

8708 Main St., Honeoye 585-229-5020 • Hrs: M. 12-6pm, T. 2-8pm, W. 10am-2pm, Th. 2-8pm, Sat. 9am-1pm, Closed Fri. & Sun.

Red Jacket Com. Library

89 S. Main St., Manchester Hours: Sun. & Mon. Closed, Tues. & Wed. 11am-8pm, Th. & Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-2pm

Wood Library

134 North Main St., Canandaigua 585-394-1381 woodlibrary@owwl.org www.woodlibrary.org

Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 9am-9pm; Fri. 9am-6pm; Sat. 10am-5pm

FreeCommunityDinner- Afree communitydinnerwillbeheldfrom 5-6:30onFriday,January27atthe FirstCongregationalChurchofEast Bloomfield.Thechurchislocatedat 10SouthAve.inEastBloomfield. Pleasecomejoinothercommunity membersfordeliciousfoodand welcomingfellowship.

CANANDAIGUA

OrchidCareandCulture- SonnenbergGardenClubinvitesyouto learnaboutthewonderfulworldof orchidsonSaturday,February11, 2023,10:30am,atWoodLibrary, 134N.MainSt.,Canandaigua.DavidWeissoftheGeneseeRegional OrchidSocietywillbedoingapresentationonthevariousvarietiesof orchids,theircare,culture,and repottingtechniques.Thepresentationisfreeandopentothepublic.

TheProsperityTax:AnIdeafor the21stCentury- Nowthata newyearhasarrived,sotoohas theagonyoffilingyourpersonal incometaxes.DavidCayJohnston hasspentalifetimestudying,investigatingandexplainingtheintricaciesoftheU.S.taxsysteminterms weallcanunderstand.Inthistalk moderatedbyWXXIConnections hostEvanDawson,hewillexplain thisalternativesystemtousand answeryourquestions.HeldFebruary5,4-5:30pm,FortHill PerformingArtsCenter,20FortHill Ave.,Canandaigua.https:// gmeforum.Cost:$25.org/talks/ the-prosperity-tax/

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BristolLibrary:

TheBristolHillsHistoricalSocietywill beholdingagalleryopeningandinfo sessionat11amonSaturday,February 4attheBristolLibrarytodiscussthe projectandforthcomingbook“History andMystery:TheInterpretedFolklore andLegendsoftheBristolHills.”This projectpairsstoriesoflocalhistory withoriginalpaintingsfromlocalartist AnnaOvermoyer.

VeteranPlus1-PaintPlatoonOurfirsttwoPaintPlatoonactivities werewellreceived,sowe’redoing itagain.Veteransplus1cancome joinourpaintplatooninJanuary andmakeaglassfusioncreation. Wewillcreateourownglassfusion piecesundertheguidanceoflocal artistJillRossboroughather ArtsmartStudioinGeneseo,NY. Wewilllearn,becreativeandenjoy thecomraderyoffellowveterans. ClickabovetoRSVP.Pleasecome outandjoinus.January29,3pm, ArtsmartStudioLLC,4550MillenniumDrive,Geneseo.https://www. livcovets.com

HONEOYE

Valentine’sDayMakeandTake

The cry of our heart is to know God and make Him known.

Trevor Price, Senior Pastor pastor@heartcry.church

www.facebook.com/heartcrychristianfellowship 7609 County Road 36 • Naples, NY 14512

hccf.church@gmail.com • 585-374-5310

Tour-LambertonConservatory andVillageGate. Joinusfora touroftheLambertonConservatory,HighlandParkinRochester, andavisittoVillageGateon January31st.Wewillstopatthe GateHouseRestaurantforlunch, famousfortheirgourmetburgers. Costis$7.00pp,lunchwillbeon yourown.Registeronlinewww. littlelakesny.orgorinpersonatLittleLakesCommunityCenter,4705 MainSt.,Hemlock,Tue,Wed,Thu, orSat.10-2.Deadlinetoregisteris January27th.OnJan.31stmeet 9amatLLCC.50/50raffleand carpoolingwillbesetup,wecan alwaysusedrivers.Foradditional informationemailcontact@ littlelakesny.orgorcall 585-367-1046.

LIVONIA

Take-outSpaghettiDinner atthe UnitedMethodistChurchof Livonia,21SummerSt.,Livoniaon Wednesday,February8,4:306:00PM(oruntilsoldout).Spaghetti,sauce,meatballs,undressed salad,andgarlicbread.Donations accepted.

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* Cellophane, invented in 1908, was originally intended to protect tablecloths from wine spills.

RUSHVILLE

REVIVEWinterRetreat: Youth ministryformiddleandhigh schoolers(grades6-12).Individuals andgroupsarriveFriday,January 27th,5:30pmandwillstayuntil Sunday,January29th,10am.A timeoffellowship,worship,food, activities,andfocusedtimeinthe Word.Theretreatwillbe2nights, FridayandSaturday,andwillconsistof5meals,Fridaydinnerthen breakfast,lunch,&dinneronSaturday,andbreakfastonSunday.Early EarlyBirdPrice:$99through November30th.EarlyBirdPrice: $125December1-31st.Regular Price:$150January1-23rd.Day OnlyPrice:$99.ParentChaperone/ AdultLeaderPrice:$99.Registrationcloses5pmMonday,January 23rd.https://letourneau.org/events/

LeTourneauLadiesLuncheonLeTourneauChristianCenter’s BlessedHopeFebruaryladies luncheonwillbeheldonFriday, February17,2023at11:00am. SylviaEvanswillspeakon“ALove SongforJesus.”Registrationand $15pre-paymentbeforeFebruary 10arerequiredforin-personattendanceandlunch,whichcanbe madebycalling585-554-3400. LeTourneauChristianCenterislocatedat4950CountyRoad11, Rushville.

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BLOOMFIELD

BloomfieldLionsClub“DINEIN”

SpaghettiDinner- Wednesday, February8th,4:30until6:30atthe VeteransParkAmericanLegion, 6910Routes5&20,Bloomfield. Adults$10.00(13andUp)Children $5(12andUnder).Dinnerincludes: Spaghetti,Meatballs,salad,bread andicecream.

SucculentPlantersClass tobe heldatLittleLakesCommunity CenteronFebruary5thfrom1:00 pm-3:00pm.Createabeautiful succulentarrangementandlearn howtocareforthesespecial plants.MaterialsIncludedforthe classareaValentine’sDaymini decorcontainer,moss,soil,decorativerocks,and4-6succulents. Additionalcontainersandsucculent plantswillbeavailabletopurchase. Thecostforthisclassis$25.00and youmayregisteronlinewww. littlelakesny.orgoratLLCC,4705S. MainSt.Hemlock,NY14466.The cutoffforregistrationisJan.31stat 3:00PM.

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Come and join us Sunday mornings at 9:30am for worship.

CouplesDateNight- LeTourneau ChristianCenterwouldliketoinviteyoutoourValentine’s2023 CouplesDateNight,thiswillbea wonderfuleveningtocelebrate thoseGodhasplacedinourlives. Yourcouplesregistrationincludesa formalrestaurantstylemealserved toyouatyourtable.Themeal consistsofsalad,soup,roll,entree, sideitemsandadeliciousdessert. Wewillthenbegintheentertainmentportionofournightwithan opportunitytowinafewprizesand atestofyourtriviaknowledge, endingwithafewwordsof encouragementforyourmarriage. February9,6pm-8pmat4950East LakeRd.,Rushville.Register:www. letcc.org/events/

SHORTSVILLE

WesternLineDanceClassand Lunch- Joinusforalinedancing classandlunchconsistingofhot dogs,salads,chips,chocolatechip cookies,andlemonadeatSt. Dominic’sParishCenter,97Main St.,ShortsvilleonJanuary29th from1-3pm.Somecraftsforchildrenwillalsobeprovided.Feelfree todressinwesternattireifyou wish.$10ages5andover,$40 maximumperfamily.Benefitsthe St.Peter’sYouthGroup.Tomake reservationspleasecallSherryat 585-683-2484orNengat 585-775-8692.

SPRINGWATER

HikeHoneoyeLakeviewin Canadice- HikeandExplorea portionoftheHoneoyeLakeview fromprivatepropertyinCanadice onSunday,January22from2-4PM withSpringwaterTrails.Foradditionalinformation/directions/updatesvisitthewebsite: springwatertrails.org

VICTOR

TheEveningofGreatTastes: ThisisFarmington-VictorKiwanis’s majorfundraiseroftheyear.Held Saturday,February4th,6:309:30PM,RAVENWOODGOLF CLUB.TastingsFromOver15Fine FingerLakesWineries,Breweries& Cuisine.BasketAuctions&Raffles AllNightLong.$35person,$60 percouple.SOMUCHFUN!!! Sponsoredby:JarmuszCotton, CNB,JDFinancial,FingerLakes GamingandRacetrack,Vision AutomotiveGroup,LNB.Tickets Available:CanandaiguaNational Bank(Farmington&Victor branchesonly),LyonsNational Bank(Farmingtonbranchonly).For questionsandtickets:https://www. kiwaniscluboffarmingtonvictorny. org/store. Kiwanis.Presentedby KiwanisClubofFarmington-Victor. AllProceedstoBenefitKiwanis ScholarshipsandOutreachPrograms.

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

Four VINTAGE DAMASK TABLECLOTHS, 84” to 108” long. Fair to excellent condition. Pick up: 585-245-4966

Packages of Fit Right large ADULT DIAPERS. Unisex. 20 per package. Text or call: 585-356-3200

Three SNOW TIRES, 205-50/R17 on Wheels 5 x 114.3 bolt pattern. 80% tread remaining: rbacon2@gmail.com

EXERCISE BIKE. You pick up and move, Rushville: 585-554-7113 (no texting)

Bag of GREETING CARDS for crafts. Fairport: 585-388-0318

NEW MINI BLIND, light gray, 23” W x 72” L. Pick up Batavia, text only: 845-3099373

CPAP MACHINES. RedMed Elite II and ResMed AirSense 10. Batavia pick up or acceptable place to drop: Tomacana@aol.com

4-drawer FILING CABINET. Penfield. phabes529@gmail.com or 585-953-0163 (leave a message)

Full size CRAFTMATIC BED. Newer mattress with stain. You remove: 585-259-2703

78” L SLEEPER SOFA, brown/blue/beige floral and two solid brown 36” W/STUFFED CHAIRS: 585-223-4997

Two 1980 ETHAN ALLEN WING BACK CHAIRS. Sturdy, good condition, slightly stained. Pick up, Conesus: 585-346-7022

CONVEEN LEG URINE BAGS. Four boxes brand new. Pick up only: 585-746-2006 or Karin7266@gmail.com

Working INCLINE TREADMILL: 585-519-7894

2006 TOYOTA COROLLA NEW CAR SALES BROCHURE. New condition. Will mail to you. Email: jclare01@rochester.rr.com

DOWNED TREES. You cut and haul away, Hopewell: 585-471-4447

WOOD from a recently fallen tree. You cut and haul from the back yard. Not pine: rmadier1@rochester.rr.com

White ADULT DESK. Henrietta. Call in the afternoon: 585-334-6388

1972 WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA, A-Z full set, 22 volumes: 585-205-8481

MOVING BOXES, 20”x20” and 15”x11”: 828-273-7855

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

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

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

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

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

ALUMINUM RAMPS and PLATFORMS for Boy Scout Pack 39. Toy Train Box car construction project: 585-233-6143

TONGUE and GROOVE PINE for refurbishing interior of train car for Scout Pack 39. Toy train project: 585-233-6143

DIRECTORIES – Rochester and Suburban from 1900s to present for handicap senior project: 585-500-2588

DOUBLE or TWO SINGLE BEDS for husband who has cancer: 585-201-3161

MICROWAVE for senior apartments. 585-226-9221

VINTAGE SPORTS CARDS, 1980s TOYS/GAMES and VINTAGE BOOKS! God Bless and Happy New Year: 585-729-1259

REGULATION-SIZED FOOTBALL, used, but in good condition: 585-599-3490

KITCHEN TABLE and CHAIRS, LIVING ROOM FURNITURE. For Family Promise of Ontario County: 585-820-0211

FLAT SCREEN TV, over 40”, for Elks Lodge information screen. For Charitable Fundraising. Non-Smart TV is fine: tmcnelly2058@gmail.com

COMIC BOOKS & SPORT/COLLECTIBLE CARDS. Avid collector will pick up what you don’t want. Call or text: 585-260-0437 God Bless/Thanks

Single or full-size MATTRESS and FRAME, gently used: nharrison95@gmail.com

VINTAGE HAM RADIO EQUIPMENT/ACCESSORIES for Scout Ham Radio Merit Badge. Text 585-794-0448 or mintshape@netacc.net

SPORTS CARDS, old HESS TRUCKS, and SPORTS MEMORABILIA! Can pick up: 607-590-5563

Senior Navy Veteran needs any running VEHICLE that has passed inspection for himself and animal rescue: 585-531-4004

New or gently used PACK ‘N’ PLAY. Please text 585-261-6140. Thank you!

Looking for PICTURE FRAMES. 11”x14” frames preferred but will look at other sizes. Any pictures mates welcome as well: dkolb2121@gmail.com

DIRT BIKES, ATVs, GO-KARTS. Ok if they need work for father/son project. Thanks! 315-576-1278

WEBER GRILLS, in any condition. Will come pick up and get out of your way. Thank you! 315-576-1278

BAND SAW. With fence. Tabletop and other: 585-356-2063

VINTAGE 1800s ITEMS, PICTURES or other wanted for Boy Scout American Heritage Merit Badge. 501C compliant: Text or call 585-794-0448, mintshape@netacc.net

VINTAGE ELECTRONICS, TUBES, TUBE STEREO AMPS, RECEIVERS, TUBE TESTERS, PRE-AMPS, old TRANSISTOR RADIOS and TUBE RADIOS, TEST EQUIPMENT: 585-538-9341

MICROWAVE w/TURNTABLE. At least 1000w. In or around the Dansville area. Thank you: 518-328-2368

Large BIRDCAGE ON STAND for two cockatiels: 585-281-7129

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Toys for Tots

The Memorial Day Detachment #468, Marine Corps League would like to thank everyone who donated toys or money to the 2022 Toys for Tots campaign. Your generous donations allowed us to provide over 2,100 children over 6,400 toys through our participating agencies. Many children who would otherwise not have received a new toy for Christmas were able to have a Merry Christmas because of our partnerships with the participating agencies who worked with us to make sure that as many children as possible were given the opportunity to open presents containing new toys on Christmas morning. Every child deserves a little Christmas and your generosity allowed those children to have a merry one. Thank you.

Awesome Hats off to Karen Uhl, owner of Wadsworth Grill. She is always helping people out, giving her heart and soul to friends and the community. Thanks, Karen!

Local Garbage Plate Modification - An Incredible Eyeopener

I gotta give a shout out to my local garbage plate spot! I get a garbage plate every day for lunch and the owner, Bill, of course knows I always get two white hots and a double burger plate. They ran out of burgers the other day and my stomach sunk with disappointment. But Bill said he'd heard this new idea; why not add fish sticks to the plate? They had plenty of fish sticks left and two of them with my white hots, meat sauce, baked beans, mac salad, and home fries did the trick. A great new meal idea and Bill is a top businessman!

HOMETOWN PHOTOS

Road Rage

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RAVES RANTS

PSA, if you’re finding yourself irate, road ragey or angry regularly on the road by inconvenient drivers or events, please seek some help for your stress management and some tools to get you to cope with life’s inconveniences and stresses. I started this rant with the intention to shame road ragers, but that really isn’t helpful for anyone. I just hope one person realizes it doesn’t have to be this way. I know it’s a sign of needing help and needing help is okay; admitting you need help and seeking help is truly courageous. Keeping calm while driving can keep yourself and others safe. On the road to work, and on the road of life, learning to find peace within ourselves and resilience while under stress is a gift we all deserve to give ourselves.

I Stay Left for a Reason

As per drivers who drive in the left lane and are “oblivious” about it; did you stop to think that they might have a good reason for so doing? I am one of those who has learned the hard way that when I follow the letter of the law and stay right, when my left turn approaches, no driver will let me merge to get over to where I need to be. For me it is an issue of safety and need. I am certainly not oblivious, but very much aware that most drivers today are not safe and courteous but selfish and lawbreakers (running red lights, tailgating, weaving around other vehicles, speeding, blowing their horns to pressure other drivers to do what they want rather than practicing patience and courtesy, and the list goes on.). I will continue to drive safely regardless of what others expect of me, and if that means staying left, so be it.

PURPLE PONY BLAZES A TRAIL FOR SPECIAL NEEDS IN LEROY

BY LORI BRUTON

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ere is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.”

~ Winston Churchill

Ahorse is a magni cent animal. Purple Pony is a magni cent therapeutic horsemanship program for those with special needs. It has been going strong for 18 years. Horseback riding at Purple Pony is exclusively for individuals with special needs. ey do not o er able-bodied riding. People as young as 4 years old up to adulthood can take part in riding. No one ever ages out.

I had the pleasure of speaking with the Board Chairman, Dan Kilker. I asked what inspired him to get involved with Purple Pony. He said, “I cared for my brother, who was blind. A er my brother passed away, I wanted to stay in the special needs community. It’s been a great ride.”

For children with sensory challenges, horseback riding can provide nearly every type of sensory input simultaneously. ese riders become one with the horse. ey experience the rhythmical clippity-clop of hooves, a horse’s whinny, uid movement, and the feel of the mane and saddle beneath them.

It’s a lot of work and also a lot of fun. Purple Pony is enhancing the lives of not only the riders but their families. e volunteers are ful lled seeing the di erence this organization is making. Everyone bene ts.

All the instructors are certi ed through the Professional Association of erapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH International). Purple Pony is the only program that is PATH certi ed and 100% volunteer. Currently, there are 70 active volunteers. ey are adding two more instructors.

ere is something about a horse that brings out happiness and makes you smile. A 60-year-old from a group home got to ride a horse for the rst time. A child with special needs who had not yet said a word, spoke his rst word while riding on a horse at Purple Pony. Parents smile while watching their children enjoy the ride.

High school students come out for educational meetings to learn about horses, horse anatomy, and how the program works. ey also take horses to schools for educational purposes and for visits at facilities such as LeRoy Village Green. eir presence in the community includes BOCES and special needs groups. ey have a oat in the parade and throw

e Sensory Trail is unique at Purple Pony. ey cleared an old railroad bed. It took three years to clear the area with the help of volunteer groups. Two Eagle Scout projects were done. e mounting ramp is a big hit with the riders. ey love being outdoors. Stations are set up for di erent senses like smell, sound, and touch. ey even hosted a group from South Korea that wanted to start a program like Purple Pony over there.

ere is an exciting event coming up in June 2023 that baseball fans won’t want to miss: the rst pitch will be thrown out from horseback by a special needs rider at the Batavia Muck Dogs baseball game.

How can you help? Purple Pony is always looking for volunteers. is spring, they need to do work on the Sensory Trail. ey received a grant and need volunteers to come out in March and April to get it ready for the season. Donations are always appreciated as well. Mount up and see how you can get involved. Maybe you know someone who can bene t from this program.

ere is great information on their website. Be sure to

Bubba, CJ, Paint and Max giving the volunteers a tour on the Sensory Trail.

Lita, Betti, and Paint!

SENIOR NEWS

By Matilda Charles

Having a Pet Is Good for Us

e studies are clear: Owning a pet is good for us.

For those of us who stay home much of the time, having a pet can be a boon to our physical and mental health. Play with a cat, you get laughter and stress relief. Walk a dog, you get exercise. (And don’t forget the social aspect when you meet up with other dog owners along the way.) Blood sugar levels even out and blood pressure goes down, per the studies.

On the other hand, those studies were written before the pandemic. Now we nd that too many pet owners are having to relinquish their pets ... and those who would consider pet adoption are hesitant.

No matter how much we’d like to own a pet, there can be concerns that we need to consider before we adopt, and the big one is pet food. In many areas, there have been di culties keeping our pets fed. Ask neighbors who have pets if they’ve had trouble getting pet food over the past two years. Sometimes the manufacturers haven’t kept up due to supply chain problems.

But there are options that might ease your worry. Learn about ordering pet food online and having it delivered to your door. It’s also possible that your local food bank keeps a supply of pet food on hand. Meals on Wheels o en delivers pet food. e animal shelter itself is sure to have a pet food bank. I searched for “free pet food pantries” near me and found dozens -- even a library and a church!

Take a look at Pets for the Elderly (petsfortheelderly.org), especially the stories about seniors who’ve adopted pets. ey work with 54 shelters in 32 states to help pet adopters over age 60.

If you still aren’t sure, consider becoming a foster parent to one or more pets. You’ll be able to try it out and see how the situation feels.

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PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

Emotional Support Animals Are a Lifelong

Responsibility

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I am wondering how I can get an emotional support animal. I noticed a woman in the local pharmacy today whose dog wore a harness with “ESA” printed on it. Is there an organization that supplies these animals to people who need them? -- Curious in Daytona Beach

DEAR CURIOUS: You’ll nd many websites o ering ESA certi cations or advice on getting an ESA prescription from your doctor. But there is no single organization for ESAs, and there is not one group I know of that supplies them on request (certainly, none that I would recommend).

At this time, the way to “get” an emotional support animal is to adopt or purchase a pet. You are solely responsible for the care and training of this animal -- dog, cat, rabbit or bird. It’s part of your family. From there, you can designate your pet as an ESA by doing the following:

Ask your doctor or mental health professional for a letter stating that the presence of your pet is needed for your emotional health.

at’s it. at’s all that is needed to designate a pet as an ESA.

Now, keep in mind that an emotional support animal does not qualify for the same considerations as a service animal. While many stores allow ESAs on the premises (leashed and well-behaved), other businesses do not. Airlines will not accommodate them, for example.

e advantage of an ESA designation/prescription is in housing. Properties must waive pet restrictions and fees for owners of emotional support animals, under the Fair Housing Act.

e American Kennel Club has a more detailed article explaining the di erence between ESAs and service animals here: www.akc. org/expert-advice/news/everything-about-emotional-support-animals.

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