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• 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 gift - 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 • Livingston Day Services: Looking for an individual looking to practice paper shredding skills by interning at non-profit on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Email angela.m.kennelly@opwdd. ny.gov • 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 • Community Reading Partnership: Community Reading Partnership (CRP) promotes family literacy in the greater Canandaigua area by donating new and gently-used books. Volunteers process books stored at the Canandaigua Primary/Elementary Schools for Little Red Bookshelves and assist with CRP outreach programs. Email communityreadingpart@gmail.com • Webster Comfort Care Home: Our volunteers offer compassionate care to our 2 residents who are approaching the end of their lives. We offer around the clock care. Volunteers are responsible for all aspects of resident care. Email volunteercoord@webstercomfortcare.org • Advent House: We are a 2-bed comfort care home for the dying. Seeking volunteers to provide hands-on care. Contact us for more information. 585-223-6112 or email volunteer@theadventhouse.org • Honeoye Falls - Town of Mendon Historical Society: The Honeoye Falls - Town of Mendon Historical Society is in need of docents to volunteer at our Museum for its standard Sunday afternoon hours (2-4pm). Email president@hfmhistorical.org or call 585-281-0014 Charitable Organizations and Nonprofits can submit requests at gvpennysaver.com under ‘Share With Us.’ Published online and in print of the last week of the month as space permits. See more volunteer opportunities at gvpennysaver.com.

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CANANDAIGUA Gleaners Community Kitchen has re-opened and is now serving a free, hot meal every day, MondayFriday, at noon. Doors open at 11 am. Gleaners is located in the basement of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 183 N. Main St., Canandaigua. http://www. GleanersKitchen.org

Allens Hill Free Library 3818 County Road 40 Bloomﬁeld • 585-229-5636 allenshilllibrarydirector@owwl.org owwl.org/library/allenshill Hours: Tues. & Wed. 3-6pm; Fri. 3-8pm; Sat 1-4pm

Bristol Library 6750 County Rd. #32, Bristol 585-229-5862 BristolLibraryDirector@owwl.org, thebristollibrary.com Hours: Mon., Wed., & Thurs. 3-7pm; Tues. & Sat. 10am-2pm

Volunteers Needed for The Arc Ontario’s annual Holiday Gift Wrap Booth at Eastview Mall. Join us from December 1st to December 24th and spread joy while wrapping gifts for a cause. Our main booth at the Mall’s court awaits your creativity. Choose shifts from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM or 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on weekdays, and 11:00 am 3:00 pm or 3:00 pm 7:00 pm on weekends. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/ 10C094DACA628A2FFC34-2023. Skilled in managing the gift intake and cash register? Become a supervisor. Help us make this holiday season magical for everyone.”

Gorham Free Library 2664 Main St., Gorham 585-526-6655

Naples Library 118 S. Main St., Naples (585) 374-2757 Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 10am-6pm; Tues., Thurs 10am-7pm; Sat. 10am-2pm Sunday Closed

Honeoye Public Library 8708 Main St., Honeoye 585-229-5020 • Hours: Mon. 12-6pm; Tues., Thurs. 2-8pm; Wed. 10am-4pm; Sat. 9am-1pm; Fri. & Sun. Closed

Wreaths Across America Day in the Bristol Hills - Bristol Hills Historical Society invites the public to a brief ceremony followed by the laying of wreaths in four local cemeteries as part of National Wreaths Across America Day, to honor our local veterans and their families. Held December 16, 121pm at the Bristol Center Church, 4471 NY 64, Canandaigua.

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

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CALEDONIA Veteran Only - Warrior Wednesday Dinner: Veterans come join for our monthly Warrior Wednesday Dinner 6 Dec @ 6 p.m. This month we will dine at the Village Inn in Caledonia, NY. RSVP by visiting www.livcovets.com. We will reach out and confirm your request for a reservation. We hope to see you there.

National Wreaths Across America Day: Saturday, December 16, 12 Noon. Two Town of Canandaigua cemeteries ~ Academy and Hunn ~ will be joining the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, as first-time participants in this national program. These historic cemeteries contain the graves of veterans who served in wars from the Revolutionary War thru Vietnam. Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to Remember the nation’s fallen, to Honor those who serve, and Teach the next generation about the value of freedom. Those interested in volunteering or sponsoring a wreath for either Academy Cemetery or Hunn Cemetery, are invited to visit www. WreathsAcrossAmerica.org/ N Y A C A D o r w w w . WreathsAcrossAmerica.org/NYHUNN. Open to everyone. Ontario County Historical Society Vinyl Record Night - November 30, 2023 from 6PM-8PM. Enjoy music curated by the Canandaigua Record Exchange, behind the scenes tours, winter items on display from our collection, and wintery snacks and drinks. Tickets $20 per person. www.ochs.org. Event at 55 N Main St, Canandaigua.

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Annual Holiday Bazaar - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (320 South Pearl St., Canandaigua) will be holding their Annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, 12/1 from 9AM 4PM and Saturday, 12/2 from 9AM - 2 PM. There will be Christmas crafts, wreaths, decorations, ornaments, house plants, dahlia tubers, canna lily bulbs, fresh arrangements, bake sale and rummage sale with household items, books, puzzles, toys, craft items and a 25¢ clothes room. Rummage items are 1/2 price all day Saturday. Homemade soup and sandwich lunch. For more information call 585-394-2760. Annual Holiday Bazaar and Craft Sale - Saturday, December 2nd, 9:00a.m.-2:00p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 100 North Main Street, Canandaigua. There will be over 12 vendors offering a variety of holiday décor, ornaments, and jewelry. Plus homemade baked goods, jams, and candy; fabric and knitted items; unique gift ideas; and attic treasures. Lunch will be available from 10:30--2:00 featuring homemade chili, pulled pork, soup and sandwiches, dessert. Free, handicapped accessible, plenty of parking behind the church. Parkinson Support Group of the Finger Lakes meeting - The Parkinson Support Group of the Finger Lakes monthly meeting is at 1:00 on Wednesday November 29th at Wood Library in Canandaigua. Dr. Stu Gillim will be speaking on several aspects of Parkinson’s disease including nondrug management and recent advances in diagnosis and treatment. Questions about anything related to PD are welcome. Separate support sessions for those with PD and for care partners will follow. We welcome anyone with questions or concerns about Parkinson’s disease. The 43rd Annual Community Messiah Sing-Along, under the direction of Edith Rice, will be held Sunday, December 3, 2023, with rehearsal at 1:00 pm and performance at 3:00 pm at the First Congregational Church, 58 N. Main Street, Canandaigua. All singers are heartily invited to join in singing this wonderful Christmas music, concluding with the magnificent “Halleluiah Chorus.” Scores will be provided, as well as refreshments between the rehearsal and the performance. Student musicians for the performance, playing violin, viola and cello, are members of the Canandaigua Academy Orchestra. Continuo and rehearsal accompanist is Denise Morphy playing the First Congregational Church’s magnificent, historical pipe organ. Join the chorus or come listen to this outstanding, free concert.

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Christmas Cookie Sale at St. John’s Episcopal Church! St. John’s Christmas Cookie Sale is on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 from 9 a.m. until noon or until we are sold out! Come, pick and choose from a delightful array of home-baked cookies, all at $9.00 per pound - cash only, please. Canandaigua Elks CP Breakfast* - The Elks Lodge #1844, 19 Niagara Street, Canandaigua, NY, will host its next breakfast on Sunday, December 10th, serving from 8:00am until 11:00am. These breakfasts will continue to be held on the second Sunday of each month through March 2024. *All proceeds benefit NYS Cerebral Palsy, NYS Elks Association Major Projects.

FARMINGTON BSA Troop 32 Tree Sale! Annual Troop 32 Christmas Tree Sale Starting 11/25 and 11/26 and then Thursdays, Fridays 4PM-8PM and then Saturdays and Sundays 10AM5PM through December. https:// www.facebook.com/groups/ 1211344396474654

GENEVA A live show by Mr. Kim Tenreiro performing “A Christmas Carol”. Presented by The Ontario County Arts Council and The Dove Block Project. It is Charles Dickens’ classic tale of reclamation and salvation. A one-man dramatic performance that brings to life over 30 characters during the show. Friday, December 8, 7pm, third floor of The Dove Block Project, 465 Exchange Street, Geneva. Tickets: $35 including light refreshments and can be purchased at www. ocarts.org or in person at The Dove, 465 Exchange Street, Geneva Wednesday through Sunday noon4pm. Mature Audience suggested. 100% of ticket price benefits projects of the Ontario County Arts Council and the Dove Block Project. Holiday Market - The market features items donated and handcrafted by community members. The Holiday Market in the Hucker Gallery at the Geneva History Museum (543 South Main Street in Geneva). The booths are handcrafted gifts; pickles and preserves; local books, ornaments, and memorabilia; antiques and collectibles; and gently used Christmas decorations. With new items added regularly you may want to stop by more than once. Admission to the Holiday Market is free of charge. All proceeds benefit Historic Geneva. Parking is on the street or in the Trinity Episcopal Church lot across the street. Held November 30, December 1-2, 7-9 and 14-16. Thursdays and Fridays 10-6pm and Saturdays 10-4pm.

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John Dady and Friends Concert “John Dady and Friends”once again will warm your hearts with holiday tunes, stories and singalongs at Little Lakes Community Center, 4705 S. Main St., Hemlock on December 9th. Doors open at 6:30PM, concert from 7:009:00PM. Admission is $15.00pp and can be paid online, at the community center, or at the door. Dessert is included. Deer Run winery will have beverages available for purchase. Wear your ugly holiday sweater, come early and shop in our gift shops. http://www. littlelakesny.org

UMCL’s 2nd Annual Make and Take Ornaments - The United Methodist Church of Livonia, 21 Summers St, Livonia will host a free Community Event on Saturday December 9, 2023, 1:00-3:00PM. Craft supplies will be provided for children ages 2 years to 5th grade to create a variety of Christmas ornaments. Coffee, hot chocolate and snacks will be available while the glue is drying. We do ask that parents stay while their children are crafting. Join us!!

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American Legion Winter Dunk Breakfast - Go for a Winter swim in Honeoye Lake then join us for breakfast! Proceeds benefit Patriot Guard Riders. Sunday November 26th. 8:00-11:00. French toast, pancakes, home fries, eggs, sausage, toast, orange juice, coffee etc....Sit down and get served by the American Legion Auxiliary. Come enjoy a delicious breakfast with your family and ours! Cost $10 per person, kids under 5 eat free. Honeoye-Hemlock American Legion Post 1278, 4931 Co Rd 36, Honeoye. This event is open to the public. See you there!

LIMA Veterans Holiday Drive - Annual collection of personal care items for Veterans in hospitals and nursing care. Collection - December 2nd, 10am-1pm at the Lima Town Hall. Suggested items are: razors, shaving gel, toothbrushes and toothpaste, combs, nail clippers and files, cotton swabs, makeup, dental floss, shampoo, body wash, socks, underwear, sweat pants, sweat shirts, T-shirts, books, etc. Anything to make a long-term care stay comfortable. Items must e new in the original packaging. Drive is sponsored by Kenneth B. Keating VFW Post 26, Lima.

Children’s Christmas Party! For age infant-6th grade at the Bristol Springs Free Church, 6481 C. R. 12 in Naples, Saturday, December 2, 1-3pm with cookies 3-3:30pm for parents, grandparents, etc. Parents, drop your kids at 1pm and go do something fun...pick them back up at 3pm. Stay for a little while and enjoy Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, coffee, etc. Kids - this will be the best Christmas party for you! Games including an indoor snowball fight, a craft to make and take home, a cookie of your very own to decorate and eat, the Christmas Story and Christmas songs! Preregistration required! Call 585-374-5763 to register by phone.

PITTSFORD Hike Powder Mills Park in Perinton: Hike & Explore the trails of Powder Mills Park in Perinton on Sunday November 26 from 2-4PM with Springwater Trails, followed by a social get-together at Panera Bread in Victor. For additional info/ directions/updates visit the website: springwatertrails.org

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Christmas Treasures Bazaar Fri., Dec. 1st • 9am-4pm Sat., Dec. 2nd • 9am-2pm Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 320 S. Pearl St., Canandaigua Crafts, Holiday Decorations, Candy, Jams, Baked Goods, White Elephant Sale Homemade Soup & Sandwich Luncheon

RUSHVILLE REVIVE Winter Retreat - REVIVE is our youth ministry for middle and high schoolers (grades 6-12). We focus on sharing the love of Jesus Christ through evangelism and discipleship. Individuals and groups arrive on Friday, February 2nd at 5:30pm and will stay till Sunday, February 4th at 10am. This weekend will include a time of fellowship, worship, food, activities, and focused time in God’s Word. We will do a deep dive study on The Fear of the LORD! The retreat will be 2 nights, Friday and Saturday, and will consist of 5 meals, Friday dinner through Sunday Breakfast. Vision Banquet - Join us Saturday, December 9th from 6-8PM at the LeTourneau Christian Center, 4950 East Lake Road, Rushville to hear about all God has done in 2023 and how He leading this ministry in 2024. This is a great time of celebration with amazing food and wonderful fellowship. This is a free event for the whole family. We are excited to share the incredible ways God is working as He establishes the work of our hands and uses this ministry in mighty ways to build His Kingdom. https://letcc. churchcenter.com/registrations/ events/1735861

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SHORTSVILLE Hawaiian Night & Hula Lesson! All are invited to join the Red Jacket Community Center for dinner and a hula lesson on Saturday, December 2nd from 5-8pm at St. Dominic’s Parish Center (95 W Main Street, Shortsville). Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Please visit https:// g i v e b u t t e r . c o m / HawaiianNight2023 or call/text 585-943-0907 or 585-775-8692 to register by November 27th. Pay-atthe-door options are available. Dinner and a lei are included with your ticket.

W. BLOOMFIELD West Bloomfield Congregational Church Annual Cookie Sale! The famous West Bloomfield Congregational Church Cookie Sale is here again! We are thrilled to bring you this fun, festive event. Let us be your holiday baker! 100s of cookies sold for $9/lb. featuring cut-outs and other Christmas favorites. Even some gluten free options! Also sweet breads and homemade candy. We’ll have vendors as well. Let us be your holiday baker! 9035 Rts 5 & 20. Accessible entrance. Sat. December 9th, 9am12pm.

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DID YOU KNOW? Choking is a leading cause of unintentional death in infants. Young children not can choke on food as well as objects they put in their mouths while exploring the world around them. Parents of young children and hosts who intend to invite youngsters into their homes can learn how to respond when kids appear to be choking. The Mayo Clinic recommends the following approach when tending to children under the age of 1, which differs from the steps necessary to address choking instances in older children and adults. · Assume a seated position and hold the infant facedown on your forearm, which is resting on your thigh. Support the infant’s head and neck with your hand, and place the head lower than the trunk. · Thump the infant gently but firmly five times on the middle of the back using the heel of your hand. The combination of gravity and the back blows should release the blocking object. Keep your fingers pointed up to avoid hitting the infant in the back of the head. · Turn the infant face up on your forearm, resting on your thigh with the head lower than the trunk if the infant still isn’t breathing. Using two fingers placed at the center of the infant’s breastbone, give five quick chest compressions. Press down about 11/2 inches, and let the chest rise again in between each compression. · Repeat the back blows and chest thrusts if breathing doesn’t resume. Call for emergency medical help. · Begin infant CPR if one of these techniques opens the airway but the infant doesn’t resume breathing.

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DID YOU KNOW? Getting out and about is a vital component of many seniors’ daily lives, but it’s important that aging men and women recognize how much exercise is healthy for them. The Department of Health & Human Services notes that adults need a mix of physical activity to stay healthy. That mix should be a combination of moderate-intensity aerobic activities, which can include golfing, swimming and even gardening, and muscle strengthening activities like weightlifting that make the muscles work harder than usual. The DHHS recommends adults combine 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week with at least two days of muscle-strengthening activities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that these guidelines are safe for individuals who are 65 and older, generally fit and have no limiting health conditions. Individuals who do not fit that criteria should consult with their physicians before beginning a new exercise regimen, as it’s possible that they could be putting their health at considerable risk if they attempt to follow guidelines designed for people who are generally fit. It’s also important that healthy seniors avoid overdoing it in regard to exercise. Though the DHHS suggestions are the minimum recommendations, going too far beyond those guidelines without first consulting a physician could increase seniors’ risk for injury, illness or even death.

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The same rules apply to cats, by the way. Because they’re small, they may have a more severe reaction to ingredients like grapes, avocados or onions. It can be diﬃcult to keep track of what your pet is eating during the busy holiday season, especially during big meals. That’s why I recommend placing pets in a separate room until people are done eating and the food is put away out of reach. You still need to control their diet, and you can’t always catch Aunt Gladys sneaking peanut butter cups to the dog. Enjoy your holiday, and thanks for keeping your pet safe!

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Webster’s Jamie Buss and Colleen Bedford celebrate 10 years of Making Spirits Bright BY SUZIE WELLS

ebster residents, Jamie Buss and Colleen Bedford, provide winter gear, household necessities, and gifts to families in need each holiday season through their allvolunteer organization, Making Spirits Bright (MSB). Begun in 2014 operating out of Buss and Bedford’s basements, Buss says, “Colleen and I began MSB as a means to give back to our community, to honor those with hardships we may never fully understand, to provide joy and relief to those who need it, and to teach our kids and others that life is richer when we all look out for each other. MSB is a small piece of a much bigger picture, but an area in which I think Colleen and I are making a difference, one family at a time.” She explains that she recognizes the blessings in her life and vows to do good. In the human and social services field for years, Buss also serves as Fund Development Officer for the Urban League of Rochester. She says, “I challenge myself every day to become a better, more effective ally, and consider it an honor and a privilege to provide hope and empower others to be the best versions of themselves, for themselves and their families.” Buss says she lives daily by the words, “If you can do good, you should.” She says, “‘Tis the season for giving and that’s exactly what Making Spirits Bright is all about.” Their holiday Adopt-a-Family organization celebrates its anniversary this year, marking ten years of gift-giving, joy-spreading, and serving families in need throughout the greater Rochester community. In those ten years, they’ve helped 500 families. In 2022, Buss says they served 48 families, and this year, their goal is 65 families.

lists, “ensuring everyone’s needs are met and making sure each person has some fun things to open too!” MSB also provides cleaning supplies and toiletries to each family, as those items are not covered through government assistance. Buss says they always seek these items. Volunteers can wrap gifts at their donation center; sign up through the signups on their Facebook page after Thanksgiving. “We could not do what we do without the generosity of the greater Rochester community,” Buss says. “We are able to make such a collective impact because our donor base is so strong, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the support these last ten years.”

Over the past ten years, the organization grew as the needs of local families and the support of the community grew. Operating out of donated space in Baytowne Plaza since 2020, MSB is a referral-based organization, with area schools and social service organizations identifying families to serve each year. Since the schools and organizations know their families’ needs best, Buss says, MSB can make as big an impact as possible. With families identified, each fills out an information form including needs and wants, and MSB then works their magic to find groups to donate the needed items. Buss says Making Spirits Bright has space for all to help, no matter your budget. She says, “Financial constraints should never prevent anyone from doing good. Equity is at the forefront of everything we do. It’s what our organization was built upon and it’s incredibly important to us that everyone can help us serve our community.”

Anyone interested in adopting a family, wrapping gifts, or organizing a drive for Making Spirits Bright should please email thegoodnessinitiative@gmail.com. Follow the great work they do on Facebook at www.facebook.com/makingspiritsbright. Happy Holidays to all! Colleen Bedford (left) and Jamie Buss (right)

Some donor individuals, groups, and companies adopt a full family’s wish list, while some adopt an individual, including 7-8 requested/needed items. Making Spirits Bright also maintains a Community List, a budget-conscious way for individuals to help, purchasing speciﬁc items for the families assisted. Buss and Bedford use monetary donations to purchase outstanding items on families’

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Split Schedule: Morning and Afternoon Runs. 6:45 am-8:00 am & 2:10 pm-4:40 p.m.; Salary Range: $21.40 to $23.70/hour; Benefits Include: Health Insurance, Sick and Personal Time Minimum Qualifications: CDL License w/P and S endorsement OR We Offer Paid Training to Obtain a CDL License; Good Physical Condition; Meets 19A requirements; A desire to work with children; An ability to work well with others.

Competitive Pay Career Development Educational Opportunities Learn more about our agency and how you can help us to save lives.

Applications must be submitted by Fri., Dec. 1, 2023.

Applications are available on the Naples Central School Website at http://www.naplescsd.org OR Submit your application Online at: https://naplescsd.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities

For additional information applicants may contact FLACRA Human Resources at 315-462-9116 or email resume@ﬂacra.org

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TRAVELING? Laminated Luggage Tags with handle fastener. Just $1 each for so much peace of mind! Genesee Valley Penny Saver, 1471 Route 15, Avon. Open M-Th 8:30am5pm & F 8:30am-3pm. DID YOU KNOW... Placing an Obituary in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver Passages Section is far less expensive than other media? Call: 585-226-8111 for more information!

TODAY! Selling your item has never been

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DENTAL INSURANCE - Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance - not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-855-526-1060 www. dental50plus.com/ads #6258. ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587. ATTENTION: Oxygen Users! Gain freedom with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator! No more heavy tanks and refills! Guaranteed Lowest Prices! Call the Oxygen Concentrator Store: 855-839-1738. DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-434-9221 www.dental50plus.com/44 #6258

ITEMS FOR SALE APPLIANCES FINALLY!! Good Refurbished Appliances. Call Joe Appliance Services has what you want. No electronics, just good ”ole” reliable Washers, Dryers, Stoves and Refrigerators. Stop by and check them out! Hours: Monday-Friday, 9-6pm. Saturday, 9-5pm. 10 Main Street, Bloomfield, NY 585-394-1880

AUTOMOTIVE CASH FOR CARS, trucks, vans, SUVs. WE’RE LOCAL! Fast cash! Free towing. $200-$5000. No keys, no title, no problem! 585-482-2140

TRUCK CAP: for 2007 Silverado 6.5ft bed - excellent condition $600. Unused RUNNING BOARDS for same $150. GE MICROWAVE: 1000watt excellent condition $50. AIR FRYER: used twice $30. 585-755-1948 ROCKER RECLINER: like new, tan color, very little use. $220. 585-721-4631. FREE EMPTY 55 GALLON PLASTIC BARRELS: Available at our East Avon Location. e-mail jeffwasson@gvpennysaver.com for availability.

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TRI CO DOOR COMPANY for garage doors and openers. Parts, Service, Sales and installations. Commercial, Residential, Automatic. FREE ESTIMATES. 585-924-3210. Insured. TLC CARPENTRY: Home Maintenance, Repairs & Improvements. Interior & Exterior. Free Estimates. Reasonable prices. Fully insured. 585-374-6565 or 585-259-8553. M&M’s E-Z RUBBISH REMOVAL Residential Junk Removal Cleanout... Estates, Hoarders, Move Outs Attics, Basements, Garages, Barns Demo... Garages, Pools, Sheds, Barns BBB Member Mike, 585-975-9019, 585-482-8366.

BRUCE H. WOHLSCHLEGEL Construction Co., Inc. EXCAVATING COMPLETE EXCAVATION SERVICES: Bulldozing, Backhoe and Trucking. Clearing, site work, basement excavation, footings, driveways, ponds, drainage, demolition, waterline, sand, gravel, fill and etc. 30 years and Insured. Call Bruce, 585-229-2514 or wohlconst@aol.com

SHEAR WONDERS SALON, Shortsville, NY. PERM $65. CUT $18. COLOR $65. 585-289-3200

HIGHEST CASH FOR JUNK AND UNWANTED CARS AND TRUCKS. Local salvage yard pays cash on the spot and free same day pick up. To get very best price call 585-633-8610.

DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398.

STEVE´S MASONRY AND FIREPLACE SERVICES: Brick, block, concrete, stamped concrete, chimney repairs, foundations, brick and stone veneers. www.stevescustommasonry.com 585-309-4295.

HAVAPOO PUPPIES: available for $550 each. Two males and two females born 10/5/23. They will be vet checked with shots and wormed before going to their new homes. Parents on premises. Call or text 585-519-5787.

SERVICES NEED AN ELECTRICIAN? Immediate response. Licensed and insured. Any job welcomed. 30 years experience. Call 585-455-1626.

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RB Remodeling and Handyman Service, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Painting, Drywall Repair, plus many Handyman services offered. Make a list and I will handle it. Free Estimates, 40 years experience. Call Ron, 585-683-3300

JUNK CLEANOUT SERVICES: Rates starting at $49. Cleanout of Attics, Cellars, Houses, Barns, etc! Removal garages, fences, etc. Also, Tree/ Brush Removal Fast Response Time SAME DAY SERVICE! MasterCard or Visa accepted. FALL COUPON SPECIAL: Expires 12-31-23 JD Junk & Cleanout Service, 585-719-8004

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WANTED COINS - CURRENCY US Coins, Currency, Collections HIGHEST PRICES PAID Private Collector Honeoye - Pittsford 585-322-5909

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Honor Your Loved One In print and online by publishing an Obituary in our Passages section. Includes color photo. Call: 585-226-8111 !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-433-8277. PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES TODAY with a GENERAC home standby generator. $0 Down + Low Monthly Pmt. Request a free Quote. Call before the next power outage: 1-855-948-6176 ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING FOREVER! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936. BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 855-761-1725. DIRECTV Sports Pack - 3 Months on Us! Watch pro and college sports LIVE. Plus over 40 regional and specialty networks included. NFL, College Football, MLB, NBA, NHL, Golf and more. Some restrictions apply. Call DIRECTV 1-888-534-6918

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