Canal Path- Genesee Valley Penny Saver- 10-11-24

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POISON PREVENTION TIPS

Keep the poison hotline number nearby. Program the National Poison Help Line number into your cell phone and post it near the landline phone. It is 1-800-222-1222. Promptly call in a poisoning situation for assistance. Poison prevention is an important lesson to review at home and discuss with all household members to avoid potentially fatal injuries.

EPISCOPAL

Zion Episcopal Church 120 East Main Street, Palmyra 315-597-9236 • www.zionepiscopalpalmyra.org

Sunday Mornings at 10am: Holy Eucharist with Music All are ALWAYS welcome!

QUAKER

Programmed Worship Sept.-June 11am; July & Aug. 10am 315.986.5559 • www.farmingtonfriendsquakermeeting.com Find us on Facebook @FarmingtonFriendsMeeting

MACEDONPUBLICLIBRARY:

Friends oftheLibraryFallBookSale: Thursday,10/17from10amuntil8 pm.Friday,10/18andSaturday, 10/19from10amuntil2pm.

Oct.12: (10:00am-11:00am)PuppyTales (11:00am-1:00pm)Sing-a-long (11:00am-noon)SweetandSalty Treat

Clifton Springs Library

4 Railroad Avenue

Clifton Springs, NY 14432

315-462-7371

cliftonspringslibrary.com

Hrs.: Mon-Thur 10-7; Fri 10-5; Sat 10-2

Geneva Public Library

244 Main Street Geneva, NY 14456

315-789-5303

genevapubliclibrary.net

Hrs.: Mon-Fri 8:30-7; Sat 9-2

Macedon Public Library

30 Main Street Macedon, NY 14502

315-986-5932

macedonpubliclibrary.org

Hrs.: Mon-Thur 10-8; Fri & Sat 10-2

Newark Public Library 121 High Street Newark, NY 14513 315-331-0552

newarklibrary.org

Hrs.: Mon-Thur 9:30-7; Fri 9:30-6; Sat 9:30-1

Palmyra Community Library

402 East Main Street Palmyra, NY 14522

315-597-5276

palmyracommunitylibrary.org

Hrs.: Mon-Thur 10-8; Fri 10-5; Sat 10-2

Phelps Library

8 Banta Street, Suite 200 Phelps, NY 14532

315-548-3120

phelpslibrary.org

Hrs.: Mon-Thur 9-8; Fri 9-5

Here’s what’s happening at your local library…

Oct.14: (11:00am-noon)Crunchand MunchAttackwithGraceand Grins.Apuppetshowforages4-10 years.

(2:00pm-4:00pm)Euchre (5:00pm-7:45pm)GEDInstructional Help

Oct.15: (10:15am-11:00am)Preschool Storytime (4:00pm-5:30pm)Throughthe LensoftheGraphicNovel,abook discussion.Forages13andup. Participateandenterforachance towinaB&NNookGlowlight4 ereader.Callformoredetails@ 315-986-5932.

Oct.16: (3:00pm-5:00pm)Hailey’sCuriosity Leagueforgrades3-5.Contact Haileyat(315)986-5932ext.119. (5:00pm-7:45pm)GEDInstructional Help

Oct.17: (2:00pm-4:00pm)Euchre (2:00pm-5:00pm)Mahjong (6:00pm-7:00pm)TeenTime:SilhouetteLanterns

Oct.18:

(1:00pm-2:00pm)Miniatureruffled pumpkin Callthelibrarytoregisterforprograms@315-986-5932.

STATISTICS SHOW JUST HOW BIG SMALL BUSINESS IS

Small businesses benefit one another, as a 2017 report from the Canadian firm FreshBooks found that 66 percent of small businesses outsource services to other small businesses.

Roundtable on Nursing Home Problems & Solutions

Residents, Family, Friends, Care Staff, Advocates and Legislators are invited to share concerns and possible solutions

Thursday, October 17, 2024 • 2:00-3:30pm

Pittsford Library – Fisher Meeting Room 24 State St. (Rt. 31) • Pittsford, NY 14534 Presented By ELDER JUSTICE COMMITTEE of

ejcevent@elderjusticecommittee.org (585) 397-3537

WAYS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

If you own a small business, keep business cards, flyers or a sign advertising another small business in the area to show mutual support.

FARMINGTON

OctoberFestatCobblestone Arts Center- FREEeventperfect forthewholefamily,wherewe’ll becelebratingthebestofthe spookyseason.Comeincostume andbepartofourexcitingCostumeContest,wherekidsand adultsalikecanshowofftheir creativityandwinfunprizes!Bring thelittleonesforsomehands-on funwithaseasonalcraftactivity, designedtosparkcreativityand capturethespiritoffall.After crafting,settleinforacozyevening aswehostaspecialmovie screeninginourtheaterperfectfor gettingintotheHalloweenspirit! Location:1622Route332,Farmington.Cost:FREE!

NEWARK

Newark-ArcadiaHistoricalSociety’s CemeteryWalk takesplaceon Saturday,October12th.Therewillbe twowalks:1-2:30pmand3-4:30pm. Interestinggravesitesandgravestones willbehighlightedalongwithatour andtalkonthemausoleum.Ticketat thegate:$5/person($20maximum). NewarkCemetery,NorthMainSt., Newark.Info.:315-331-6409.

GUIDELINES FOR HOMETOWN EVENTS:

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

• Businesses/schools seeking registration for classes or program

• Organizations seeking crafters or vendor

• Organizations seeking donations of items

Genesee Valley Penny Saver reserves the right to approve/reject events for publication. Events are published as space allows. Event deadline is Monday, 2 weeks prior to publication date

REGISTER AND SUBMIT YOUR EVENT ONLINE AT Log in to your account or register on our website to start submitting your events today! www.gvpennysaver.com under ‘Share With Us’ Events may also be submitted at: 1471 Route 15, Avon, NY 14414

PALMYRA

HistoricPalmyra’sFamousCemetery Tour- JoinusonOCTOBER 12TH,intheViennaSt.Cemetery (272ViennaSt.,Palmyra)foran amazingjourneytothepastwhere youwillmeetandlistentothetalesof thosewhowentbeforeus.Refreshmentsaftereachshowwillbe available.NOPUBLICRESTROOMS. Therearetwotourtimestochoose from,5:30pmand7:30pm.Parking attendant’swillassistyouinthecemetery.Ticketsavailableonlineandat thedoor.$15Adultsandchildren (6-13)$10.Wearcomfyshoes,bringa flashlightandenjoy!Rainorshine event,norefunds.Formoreinfocall 315-597-6981.

WomenSpiesoftheAmerican Civil War- JoinHistoricPalmyra’s MeghanLeiterforaninterestingand eyeopeninglecturediscussingwomen spiesfromtheAmericanCivilWar. LearnaboutPaulineCushman, ElizabethVanLewandmore.Admissionis$10pp.andlectureandrefreshmentswillbeheldintheparlor oftheWm.Phelpsresidence.Seating islimited.HeldNovember2,1-3pm, Wm.PhelpsGeneralStore,140MarketSt.,Palmyra.PleaseRSVPbycalling315-597-6981

PHELPS

RiverviewCemetery,Clifton Springs FallCleanup -NOTICEto allGypsum/RiverviewCemeterylot owners:FallCleanUpwillbegin October15thallspringandsummer itemswillberemoved.Cemeteryrules andregulationsstateonlytwo(2)pots orurnsperlotwillbepermitted.No glasscontainers,noin-groundplanting offlowers,trees,bushesorshrubswill beallowed.Duetoliabilityissues,can nolongerallowshepherdshooksand thelike.TheAssociationwillremove anddisposeofitemsonlotsnot complyingwiththeserequirementsat anytime.

It is about five o’clock in an evening that the first hour of spring strikes — autumn arrives in the early morning, but spring at the close of a winter day.

~Elizabeth Bowen, The Death of the Heart

TO SUPPORT LOVED ONES WHO HAVE BREAST CANCER

Offer practical support. Cancer affects the body in a number of ways. Energy levels may wane and certain symptoms may arise. Side effects from treatments also can make it difficult to continue with daily tasks. So an offer to help with tasks associated with daily living, such as cooking meals, gardening, washing clothes, or cleaning up around the house, can be practical and much appreciated. Approach the individual and ask questions in pointed ways. Rather than, “What can I do to help?”, which may result in an answer of, “Nothing,” figure out a way to pitch in and then ask if that would be acceptable.This may be, “Would you like me to run to the supermarket for you today?”

Penny Saver

Tucker

is a happy little beagle. He loves toys, chasing chipmunks, cuddles and puppy play dates with cousins Archie and Aubrey.

Send us a photo and a write-up to be featured. Submit online at gvpennysaver.com - Share With Us. Or, mail to: PO Box 340, Avon, NY 14414. Published at discretion of GVPS.

SIGNS YOUR PET HAS FLEAS

The presence of “flea dirt”: Black deposits within the fur near the skin are often flea droppings. If you’re unsure, drop a little into water and see if they turn it reddish-brown. If so, this is indicative of fleas.

Send us a photo! and a brief write-up of your pet and we’ll feature it!

Submit at: gvpennysaver.com under Share With Us or mail to: P.O. Box 340, Avon, NY 14414. Pets will be published at discretion of GVPS.

PAW’S CORNER

MAKE A WINTER TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR YOUR PET

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My German Shepherd, “Dante,” is smart but stubborn, and constant training is essential. But I wanted to share a method I use to make sure I keep up with his basic obedience training and work on advanced skills year-round.

Every three to four months, I sit down with a new notebook and make a training journal for Dante. It helps me organize my thoughts around how to best train him in the late fall and winter, when going outside every day isn’t always possible, or the weather is so unpleasant that Dante won’t listen to my commands.

I write down the training goals I want to accomplish during this period. I note any behavioral or training issues that Dante has had up to now. Shepherds, like many big dogs and herders, have a lot of energy and need at least an hour per day of exercise, so I figure out the best times to do that. ere are also a lot of holidays during this period, and the journal gives me a place to figure out in advance how I will handle travel, training, parties and other schedule challenges.

I hope my method will help other readers who are trying to maintain their dog’s obedience skills while having a busy life. -- Cheryl K. in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

DEAR Cheryl: at’s fantastic advice! ank you for sharing your journaling method. It sounds like it provides a space to write down much more information than jotting notes on a wall calendar.

Creating a training schedule and journal also is a big help in monitoring how well your dog is progressing with their training, and noting areas where improvements can be made.

Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.

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Candy corn was originally produced in the 1880s as a candy called Chicken Feed, with its ‘cousin’ the mallocreme pumpkins coming along around 1950. According to the National Confectioners Association, more than 35 million pounds of candy corn are produced each year. Which do you prefer?

- Candy Corn

- Mellowcreme Pumpkins

- Neither

10-08-2024

With collective bargaining conflicts rising again, this time with talk of strikes and walkouts of dockworkers at dozens of US ports potentially on the horizon, do you think we will face supply chain issues again this year?

72.2% Yes 27.8% No

The crabapple is the only apple native to North America.

Shear Wonders Salon

Cut - $18

Color - $65+

Perms - $65+

HOW TO DISCUSS A CANCER DIAGNOSIS WITH YOUR EMPLOYER

Discuss how to share the news. Once your boss and HR department has been notified, seek their input regarding how to break the news to your colleagues. If you routinely work with people across multiple departments, it may be best to inform everyone through email, as it can be exhausting to break the news to each colleague individually. But it’s also alright if you prefer to keep the diagnosis under wraps. In the latter case, it might still be wise to inform those you work with closely each day, as that can help them prepare for increased responsibilities as your treatment progresses and potentially makes it hard for you to continue working full-time. When discussing how to share the news with an HR department, be specific about how much you want to share, as you may only feel comfortable discussing details of your diagnosis with certain coworkers, such as your boss.

Call for appointment. 4 W. Main St. • Shortsville, NY (585) 289-3200 www.shear-wonders.com

Fair Housing Statement

All real 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

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

HOW BUSINESSES CAN SUPPORT THEIR LOCAL LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES

Reflect your support through your hiring practices. A diverse workforce benefits businesses and reinforces values like inclusivity. A recent analysis from the Harvard Business Review found a direct correlation between high cognitive diversity and high performance. So supporting the LGBTQ+ community through more diverse hiring practices not only benefits that community, but also helps business owners’ bottom lines.

Level: Intermediate

RISK FACTORS FOR BREAST CANCER

Women with a family history of breast cancer in a first-degree relative (mother, sister, or daughter) have an increased risk of breast cancer. Women who have inherited changes in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes or in certain other genes have a higher risk of breast cancer. The risk of breast cancer caused by inherited gene changes depends on the type of gene mutation, family history of cancer, and other factors.

Italy Valley Nursery

Fall Is A Great Time To Plant!

• Shade & flowering trees

• Green Giant & Emerald Green Arbs

• Fruit Trees

Gift Certificates Available

• Hydrangeas

• Winterberry Holly

• Ornamental Grasses

• Raspberry

• And a wide variety of landscape plants

Check out our misc. Fall clearance sale block!

1536 Friend Road, Penn Yan, NY • 585-554-5325

Mon.-Sat. 8am-5pm; Closed Sunday

We accept credit cards.

GARDENING IN AUTUMN

Clean and store equipment. Clean, sharpen and oil all equipment, storing lawn and garden tools properly so they are ready for spring and not lying out all winter.

STRAWBERRY-GLAZED FRENCH TOAST WITH SWEETENED SOUR CREAM Serves 4

• 8 1-inch-thick bread slices, cut from a country or peasant loaf

• 2 cups half-and-half

• 4 egg yolks

• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, plus 1/2 teaspoon

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

• 1/3 cup strawberry jam or preserves (see note 2)

1. Arrange a rack at center position and preheat the oven to 400 F. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and bake until dry and very lightly browned, about 8 minutes per side. Watch carefully so that the bread does not burn. Remove the bread from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 200 F.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, egg yolks, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour the mixture into a shallow pan (a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish works well). Add the

toasted bread slices and soak them 4 minutes per side. Remove to a large plate or platter.

3. Place a large, heavy frying pan over low to medium heat. Add about 2 teaspoons of the butter, or enough to coat the bottom of the pan lightly. When melted, add enough bread slices to fit comfortably in a single layer. Cook slowly until the slices are golden brown and crisp on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove to a baking sheet and place in the warm oven. Repeat, adding more butter to the pan as needed until all the bread slices have been sautéed.

4. In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, granulated sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.

5. When ready to serve, spread each toast with a thin coating of strawberry jam and top with a dollop of sweetened sour cream.

Note 1: The best bread for this dish is an unsliced loaf of good-quality peasant or country bread, preferably one without an extra-hard crust. One that is rectangular, rather than round, is more convenient, but either will do. Cut off the ends of the loaf, and reserve for another use. Then slice the bread into 1-inch-thick slices. If your loaf is large and the slices seem large, cut them in half.

Note 2: You can try other jams, preserves or marmalades. Cherry, raspberry or peach preserves and orange marmalade are other possibilities.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

Learn To Adjust YourBody to a New Sleeping Schedule

DEAR DR. ROACH: I just retired from working the graveyard shift for 40 years. I am hoping you can share some information on how to safely learn to sleep at night once again. -- E.H.

ANSWER: Changing your body’s circadian rhythm isn’t always easy, and after such a long time, it will take longer for you. But it shouldn’t be as difficult as you might fear. When people fly to the other part of the world, they need to get accustomed to a new sleep schedule, and it usually doesn’t take more than a week or two for them to get accustomed. For you, it will be difficult learning to be up during the day, which is more of a behavioral issue than a circadianrhythm issue.

The first advice I give is to push your internal time clock forward, not backward. Try to stay up two hours or so later each day until you get to a bedtime that works with your family (if appropriate) and goals. Your body has an easier time moving forward than backward.

Bright light can be your friend or your enemy. You want bright light when you wake up, not right before bed. Computers, phones and tablets all put out light that signals your brain to wake up, so don’t use these before bed. Making sure that your bedroom is dark when you want to sleep is something you probably have already done, but it’s still worth mentioning.

Caffeine is very helpful to a lot of people, so if you partake, do so when you awaken, not before bedtime. Some people metabolize caffeine slowly, so if you do, don’t have any caffeine for at least 8 hours before planning to go to sleep.

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. © 2024 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

Breast cancer awareness campaigns have helped destigmatize the disease but have not had a significant impact on the incidence of Stage IV disease or on mortality. Stage IV breast cancer is disease that has, at initial diagnosis, spread to distant sites within the body. The incidence of this has not changed since 1975. In 2017, an estimated 40,610 women in our country will die as a result of breast cancer.

Compiled by the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester

Puzzle Answers This Week

1940s ROPER GAS STOVE. Heavy; you must move. Please leave message 585-323-1762

SONY TAPE RECORDER, Reel-to-Reel. Model TC-200. 585-344-0689

WURLITZER SPINET PIANO and BENCH. Good condition. You move. Canandaigua. Text 585-690-9916

Ethan Allen harvest style DROP LEAF TABLE with four matching CHAIRS. 585-538-2224

Brand new SINGLE BED EGG CRATE, SINGLE WHITE SHEETS & PILLOWCASES, and new LAMBS WOOL. 585-233-6073

PICTURE FRAMES, assorted sizes. Approx. three dozen. Wood, plastic, and metal. Must take all. You pick up, Victor. 585-742-3687

WEATHERTECH FLOOR MATS for 2017 Buick Envision, also used in 2020 Chevy Equinox. Text only. 585-415-3825

WOMEN’S CLOTHING, SOCKS and PURSES. 585-236-0426

ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED w/LIFT. Macedon. 585-236-7091

Two older WEIGHT BENCHES, 2 bars, dumbbell bars, tricep bar, and over 300 pounds of weights. 585-243-5412

7.5 ft artificial CHRISTMAS TREE with stand. Good condition. You pick up. Livonia. 585-346-2215

17 USED washable INCONTINENCE BED PADS 31”x34”. nadlhoc1@gmail.com

50+ CINDER BLOCKS. Whole - some used. You haul. Clarkson. Jim 585-352-9395 jeschneima@aol.com

GRASS BAG for Honda mower. 585-645-9835 texts preferred ProForm 740CS folding TREADMILL. Wayland. 585-728-5738

Collection of 78 RPM RECORDS from early 1950s, all in original jackets. Some top artists & famous hits. You take all. Very good condition. Victor. 585-742-3687

Garden Gate gardening & design MAGAZINES, volumes 35-121 (Oct 2000 - 2015). 585-289-4357

Four 5’ x 7’ BARN RUGS. Avon. 585-503-7083

3 SCREEN DOORS, 32’ X 80’, one vinyl, two wood. With handles, hinges, and spring closer. Text only please. 585-278-5100

5TH WHEEL TRAILER. Good for hunting cabin. Must pick up. Corfu. 585-604-0006

Large PLASTIC DOG KENNEL and RED BRICKS. You haul / pick up. 585-764-3525

COMPUTER PARTS, lots of memory sticks, motherboard, (2) 10” tablets for parts. Must take all. 585-748-1179

Guidelines:

HEAVY DUTY TRIPOD. 607-936-3137

WALL INSULATION in good condition. michelle@thechildrensagenda.org

OLD DIRT BIKES. Call or text 315-576-1278

PEDAL EXERCISER. 585-698-5937

LADDER FOR BUNK BEDS. Text 585-750-2834

DOUBLE and SINGLE HEADBOARD and a TALL CHEST DRAWER. 716-560-6535

UNCUT SEWING PATTERNS. 585-993-1356

DOG FOOD, CAT LITTER & TIMOTHY HAY. holdfort@rochester.rr.com

Queen size BED FRAME (RAILS). Not looking for head/foot boards. Salubrious48@yahoo.com

Old, colorful PYREX GLASS-BOWLS, butter-dishes, casserole-dishes and more from the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s & 1970s. Call or text 315576-1278

COAT RACK, secretary DESK, area RUGS, PLANTS, FILE CABINETS, heavy duty SHELVING, BOOKCASE, STEP STOOL, TV, RADIO, small CHAIR, tall DRESSER. 585-424-0732

Wood floor BUFFER, CROQUET SET, COAT TREE, aluminum LADDER. 585-507-8788

CAR or TRUCK, RIDING LAWNMOWER, SNOWBLOWER in good working condition. 585-471-4424 or 585-531-4004 COBALT BLUE WINE BOTTLES for garden bottle tree. sunny14586.jw@gmail.com

3-5 CONCRETE PAVERS for under raised garden. 2 ft. by 3 or 4 ft. We will remove. Please text. 585-416-3530

RECLINER in good, clean condition. No pets. For senior. marge_behl@yahoo.com

RELIABLE CAR for medical apts and job. Graciously needed. Brockport to city several times a week. 585-287-0624

DOG FOOD, CAT FOOD, CAT LITTER, and TIMOTHY HAY. holdfort@rochester.rr.com

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DUMPSTER RENTAL

BRIGHTER

Awesome Red Cross Staff

The Red Cross put out a request for blood donations to help hurricane victims. I made an appointment with the John St. Donation Center in Henrietta. I can’t say enough about the wonderful Staff at this location. I was treated like I was the #1 blood donor but I noticed that ALL OF US WERE TREATED like we were #1. Thank you to all the staff for their care, compassion and help.

A Heartfelt Thanks

Hoarding Already

VENT

It’s laughable seeing people already hoarding toilet paper and other items because of the dockworkers’ strike. Didn’t we learn anything from Covid? Buy more throughout the year. Stock up. With costs rising, most items cost less 6 months or a year ago. Now they run into stores and buy in bulk before anyone else does. Planning ahead helps everyone.

The volunteers of the Friends of the Batavia Peace Garden would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers, patrons, donors and friends for their unwavering support. The Peace Garden looks amazing, thanks to the dedicated volunteers who weeded and watered throughout the summer.

Our famous Friday hot dog stand had an outstanding season. Our hot dog stand volunteers worked diligently to serve our new and repeat customers. We thoroughly enjoyed everyone who stopped by for lunch and to visit.

We are grateful for the community support afforded to us. You all had a hand in keeping the flags flying and the flowers blooming.

A heartfelt thanks to all and we look forward to seeing you next year.

To the person who drives the blue [vehicle] all over town: your loud, obnoxious, obtrusive driving is a distraction and nuisance to numerous people. I recently saw a fleet of [vehicles] and they were quiet, so the noise level is something within your control. I think it would behoove you to find another, more productive way to spend your time; it’s curious how you are able to drive around aimlessly all night and all weekend. • 12 Yd. $425 • 20 Yd. $475 • 30 Yd. $525

Loud Blue [Vehicle]

Honoring Fallen Heroes Through Music:

Towpath

TFife and Drum Corps’ Unforgettable Journey to France

he Towpath Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps are no strangers to the people of Upstate NY. Every summer we bring dynamic performances to local parades and festivals, and indeed, have even been found performing in venues like NYC, Disney World, and parts of Europe.

But this summer was special. Towpath had been asked to help commemorate the 80th anniversary of Operation Dragoon, the WWII mission to liberate the people of southern France from Nazi occupation. And so it was that some 50 members found themselves on the shores of the French Riviera being welcomed by our sister corps from St. Tropez.

eir hospitality was incredible. We found ourselves exploring castles and thousand-year-old churches, horseback riding through burgeoning vineyards, and taking cruises alongside $80 million yachts. And of course, the food! Many times we found ourselves at buffet tables overflowing with delicacies, only to discover that this was merely the appetizer to the main course! Bouillabaisse, Tarte Tropézienne... our French vocabulary was rapidly expanding (as were our waistlines!). en it was time to get to the “meat” of the matter: e liberation of France. We toured museums dedicated to the French Resistance. We gathered with members of the French and American military, active members of units that participated in the liberation of Europe some eight decades ago. And, of course, we did what we do best: bring joy and fellowship through the music of the fife and drum. We marched and played down the glitzy, historic streets of local towns, stopping before monuments to the fallen. And as we did so, it rapidly became clear that we were not mere tourists on a sight-seeing vacation; we were commemorating an unforgettable moment for both our countries.

Marching down narrow alleys packed with people, I caught a glimpse of a man carrying his girl upon his shoulders. He waved the Stars and Stripes, she waved the Tricorne. Watching them smiling and swaying to our music, I felt a lump in my throat and couldn’t play a note for half a block.

I laughed and danced with a French woman as a band serenaded us with music from e Andrews Sisters. She had the most wonderful smile, and she said she felt young again. At that moment, it truly could have been 1944.

A grizzled paratrooper kissed my cheeks and thanked me for freeing his country as if it happened last week instead of 80 years ago. We toasted each other and looked out over the sea where fellow paratroopers had dri ed down, never to be seen again.

And perhaps the most poignant moment of all, the lowering of our nation’s flag in a cemetery set aside for American troops, dead or missing but not forgotten. en we gathered with our French hosts for

good food, laughter, and a jam session that lasted well into the night. It is exactly how those dead soldiers would have wanted to be remembered. It’s how I would want to be remembered. We all understood. e wondrous freedoms we now enjoy, paid for by the incredible sacrifices of people we never met but dearly love. And since we couldn’t embrace them, we embraced one another.

Viva la Liberte. Vive L’amitie.

Chris Blomgren is a rookie member of e Towpath Volunteers, a family-oriented performance group in Macedon, NY. Membership is free and open to all ages. New participants are welcomed and trained year-round.

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YARD SALE TIPS

Advertise the sale. The more shoppers the better, so advertising your sale can be advantageous.

FALL

FARMINGTON:5755DALTON DRIVE Saturday10/12&Sunday

10/13Estate-RummageSale(8AM3PM)RainorShine.Noreasonable offerrefused!

YARD SALE TIPS

Avoid yard sales on major holiday weekends. Many people are away, and you may not get the traffic you’re hoping for.

Rummage

Tues., Oct. 15, 2024 Through Sat., Oct. 19, 2024

St. Michael Church • Newark, NY SALE HOURS: Tuesday-Friday, 9am TIL 6pm Saturday, 8am TIL 11am

FACTS FOR NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

HHM recognizes special Hispanic contributions as well. HHM also honors contributions such as Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day that is celebrated in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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This is the feast-time of the year

When hearts grow warm and home more dear;

When Autumn’s crimson torch expires

To flash again in winter fires;

And they who tracked October’s flight

Through woods with gorgeous hues bedight,

In charmèd circle sit and praise

The goodly log’s triumphant blaze. ~Harriet McEwen Kimball (1834–1917), “The Feast-Time of the Year,” c.1880

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4. Woodrow Wilson.
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is currently accepting applications for Activities Assistant (part-time)

e Activities Assistant will facilitate activities with Residents under the guidance of the Life Enrichment Director. e Activities Assistant will organize and obtain supplies requested. Ability to generate enthusiasm, as well as creativity in planning a program a must! Previous experience providing activities, music, etc. a plus. Flexibility to assist with special events and programs. Wages starting at $16.23 per hour. Please send resume to:

Liz Slater, Assistant Executive Director

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10am-2pm in the Human Resources Office 440 Professional Park, Cli on Springs, NY

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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel

* On Oct. 13, 1975, Charlie Rich stood at the Country Music Association of America show to announce the Entertainer of the Year -- and set fire to the envelope after he saw that John Denver was the winner. It was later said that Rich was on prescription pain medication and gin-and-tonics that night.

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