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RIDESHARING SAFETY TIPS
Ridesharing is a growing trend among travelers from all walks of life. Some proponents of ridesharing support the concept because they feel it’s an eco-friendly means of traveling, while others find it’s a great way to save money. Still others employ third-party ridesharing services as a responsible, affordable way to travel when going out for a night on the town.
With a greater number of people sharing rides and interacting with strangers than ever before, safety while ridesharing is an issue to take seriously. While ridesharing trips often occur without incident, there have been some instances of violent altercations involving drivers and passengers. According to the Taxicab, Limousine and Paratransit Association, ridesharing companies use a background check service to confirm criminal convictions and to make sure drivers are legally able to drive. However, these services may not perform FBI fingerprinting checks conductedbylawenforcementofficials,whereastaxidriversaresubjected fingerprinting. So some ridesharing drivers who have committed crimes in the past but have never been caught may pass ridesharing background checks, but they might not pass tests that taxi companies would insist they submit to, such as fingerprinting tests.
While ridesharing, whether it entails carpooling or using an established ridesharing service, can be convenient, passengers must take steps to ensure their own safety when sharing rides.
Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least half full at all times during the winter to decrease the chances of moisture forming in the gas lines and possibly freezing.
PENNY SAVER
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INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT GREYHOUNDS
Greyhounds are very fast. Some retired racing greyhounds can hit speeds as high as 45 miles per hour. While they only achieve such speeds for very short periods of time, that’s still pretty fast.
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.
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PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Marzotta
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I am a brand-new pet sitter with four clients. I’m able to take one pet at a time into my home to care for them when their owners are traveling for long stretches, and I do home visits for the others. Well, the toy poodle I have in my care for the next three weeks brought an unpleasant surprise: fleas! Normally I would ask the client to clear up the flea problem before pet-sitting services can continue, but I’m already caring for the dog, so I’m stuck. What should I do? -- Jane H. in Wellesley, Massachusetts
DEAR JANE: Immediately contact the client to inform them. en ask for their permission to treat the dog. If they only want you to use a specific treatment, follow their instructions. Save your receipts for any flea treatments purchased.
A flea infestation can spread to the other pets you care for, so follow these steps to reduce infestation:
• Isolate the dog from most areas of your home until he has completed treatment and you are brushing away only dead fleas.
• Mop and vacuum your entire home daily, especially the corners. (Hint: Put a brand-new flea collar inside the vacuum cleaner bag to
TIPS FOR TAKING STUNNING NATURE PHOTOS
Take the foreground into consideration. When you find an inspiring landscape to photograph, skip the empty landscapes and think about zeroing in on something interesting in the foreground. This can be a particularly attractive flower in front of a vast field, or even a rusty watering can left out in a row of crops. Items in the foreground impart interest in the photo.
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Put paint to work. Paint is another way to make the most of a limited space. Painting certain pieces of furniture the same color as the wall can make the furniture blend in and feel less imposing. The result is a room that feels calm and open, even if there is less space to move around than homeowners might have grown accustomed to in their larger homes.
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MAKE THE YEAR AHEAD CLUTTER-FREE
Switch to e-statements for bank documents and utility bills. Paper is a big contributor to household clutter. That’s still the case even though many adults now pay the majority of their bills online. When given the chance to choose between paper or e-statements, opt for the latter so bills and bank statements don’t pile up on your desk or throughout your home office. If you still want to keep important bills and bank statements, download them to your computer and keep them in a designated folder on your desktop.
ROOFING, SIDING, GUTTERS
Science, or para-science, tells us that geraniums bloom better if they are spoken to. But a kind word every now and then is really quite enough. Too much attention, like too much feeding, and weeding and hoeing, inhibits and embarrasses them. ~Victoria Glendinning
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Market index: The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is perhaps the most recognizable market index, though it’s not the only one.A market index such as the DJIA tracks the financial market by analyzing data from various companies.
TIPS FOR REALIZING GOALS IN THE YEAR AHEAD
Make your goals public. By publicly declaring your intention to improve your life, you’re putting some positive pressure on yourself to fully commit to your goal. Friends and loved ones can be great sources of support, and once they’re aware of your efforts, you likely won’t want to let them down. Once you have decided on a resolution, post your short-term and long-term goals to your Facebook page or let your immediate family and closest friends know of your goals in person. Their encouragement can help you stay on track, and they may even offer to help you realize your goals.
I used to visit and revisit it a dozen times a day, and stand in deep contemplation over my vegetable progeny with a love that nobody could share or conceive of who had never taken part in the process of creation. It was one of the most bewitching sights in the world to observe a hill of beans thrusting aside the soil, or a rose of early peas just peeping forth sufficiently to trace a line of delicate green.
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WAYS TO MAKE HOMES SAFER
Improving traction around the house also can minimize falls. Throw rugs and runners can be made more secure with nonslip rubber backings. Bath rugs can reduce slipping on wet surfaces in the bathroom. Also, nonslip mats can be used inside of showers and bathtubs.
Use shoe trays to reduce puddling from melting snow or rain runoff in entryways. Mop up spills quickly, and consider the use of matteor textured-finished flooring to improve stability underfoot. Promptly remove snow and ice from driveways and walkways. For those who live in cold climates, heated concrete can help melt precipitation before it accumulates.
January 12–18, 2025
It’s perhaps no surprise that le er writing and handwriting are soon becoming lost talents in our increasingly high-tech society. Text, instant messages, and email are fantastic for their ease, convenience, and speed. But nothing beats the thrill of receiving a le er or a handwri en greeting card in the mail.
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Letters have existed throughout history, from ancient India, Egypt, and Sumer, to Rome, China, and Greece up till today. Letters were utilized to self-educate in the 1600s and 1700s. Letters were primarily used to provide information, news, and pleasantries.
In 1840, the first le er to be mailed with a stamp was wri en in the United Kingdom. e first postage stamp was released in the United States in 1847. Before the advent of the stamp, a person had to rely on his or her memory.
Title | e dot placed above the le er “i” is known as a title. e M.V.P. | e most used word in the English language is “the.”
Simply consider who you want to write to. It may be an old friend with whom you have lost touch. It could also be a long-distance le er to a grandparent or family member.
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has established the following schedule for the Town Board meetings throughout 2025. Meetings will be held in the Town Hall at 8302 Kysorville-Byersville Road, Dansville, NY 14437. Regular meeting will begin at approximately 7:00 pm with the audit part of the meeting scheduled for 6:00 pm. Both are open to the public.
Order By the Town Board: Town Clerk, Marie Powell
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With the end of 2024, many research institutions across the US and the world have made predictions about the state of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in the new year. Whether or not it happens this year, as some predict, overall, do you think AI will become smarter than humans?
According to the Siena College Research Institute in 2024, 49% of New Yorkers will make a resolution for the New Year, with 83% of those believing they will keep that resolution. Where do you stand – Do you plan to make (or have you made) a New Year’s resolution this year?
30.8% Yes and I believe I’ll keep it/them
69.2% No I don’t plan to make any resolutions
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TOWN OF WEST SPARTA BUSINESS DIRECTORY 2025
Notice is hereby given that the 2025 West Sparta Town Board meetings will be held the second ursday of every month at the Town Hall, 8302 Kysorville/Byersville Rd., Dansville, NY 14437, starting at 7pm. PLEASE SAVE THIS NOTICE as only changes and/or special meetings will be advertised in the future.
For all town information & forms go to the town’s website: www.townofwestsparta.org
PLEASE NOTE: Application for ALL TAX EXEMPTIONS (including STAR exemption) must be filed with the Assessor ON OR BEFORE MARCH 1, 2025. For further information contact Assessor Holley Smalt at 585-335-9377 or 315-573-4054. e Assessor will be in her office at 8302 Kysorville/Byersville Rd., Dansville, NY 14437 by appointment on Mondays from 9:30-11:30am from Jan. 2, 2025 through June 16, 2025, through Sept. 29, 2025 by appointment, in her office Sept. 30, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2025. Closed all Federal Holidays.
NOTE: Any business to come before the board must be filed with the Town Clerk the Saturday before the board meeting.
OFFICERS: Town Supervisor: Sue Erdle, Deputy Supervisor: Shawn Mann, Councilman: Marge Cansdale, Patti O’Dell, Howard Perry. Town Clerk/Town Registrar: Marie Powell, Deputy Town Clerk/Town Registrar: Luanna Gilbert, Highway Superintendent: Doug Reniff, Deputy Highway Superintendent: Darrell McKinney, Tax Collector: Marie Powell, Deputy Tax Collector: Luanna Gilbert, Justices: T. Sue Mahany, Gene Moffat, Court Clerk: Gerri Long, Planning Board Members: Elijah Truth, Jim Card, Lisa Wicker, Tyler Flynn and Jenn Farnand, Alternate #1, Bev Sacket, Board of Appeals: Laura Moffat, Lawrence Valentino and Nancy Boswick, Zoning and Code Enforcement: Mark Mullikin, 911/ House Numbering, Building/Grounds: Mark Mullikin, Assessor: Holley Smalt, Historian: Sarah Luther, Youth Director: TBD, ZBA: Janice Roth, Laura Moffat, Lauren Monoghan, Alternate TBD. Attorney: John Vogel.
Town Clerk – Wednesday evenings 6:30-8pm and Saturday 8am-12pm or by appointment
Tax Collector – January 1 through March 31, 2025, Monday 9am-12pm, Weds. 6am-8pm, Saturday 8am-12pm
Highway – Monday thru ursday 6am-4:30pm
Zoning/Code Enforcement – By appointment
Court Clerk – By appointment
Civil Court – 1st and 3rd Monday of the month starting at 6pm
Town Court – 1st and 3rd ursday of the month starting at 4pm
Historian – Wednesday evening 6-8pm
Planning Board: will meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month, except for November and December the Planning Board will meet on the 3rd Wednesday at the Town Hall, 8302 Kysorville/Byersville Rd., Dansville, NY 14437 at 7pm
Zoning Board of Appeals: As needed
Recycling/Waste – Saturday 9am-12 pm only, 2025: PERIOD APPLIED FOR: (Cannot be pro-rated. Other periods such as May-Oct. not possible) January-December (Full year) for $120.00, January-June (6 Months) for $60.00 (You will be notified in May that your permit is about to expire and given an opportunity to extend it for an additional 6 months to year-end.), July-December (6 Months) for $60.00 ( is option only available upon expiration of a January-June permit.). Waste/Recycling bags are $3.50 each bag (provided by the Town Clerk) or $1.00 stickers for 13-gallon bags (bags not provided). is privilege is for West Sparta residents only. ere is no dumping of Recycling/Waste of any kind without an attendant present or if prior arrangements have been made. West Sparta has the right to refuse any or all Recycling/Waste.
Contact Numbers:
Town Supervisor – 585-519-5111
Town Clerk/Tax Collector – Town Registrar - 585-335-3138
* Many people have written in the tip to use two similarly sized bowls, one larger than the other, to serve cold salads at picnics. You add a few cups of crushed ice to the larger bowl, then nestle the smaller bowl into it, making it “chilled.” In any case, remember: Don’t leave food out longer than two hours.
* If you are doing food platters for your barbecue, consider making several smaller platters instead of one large dish. e large ones are harder to store when you prep beforehand, but a better reason is that the items will not go stale/too warm/too cold quite as fast, and it’s easy to switch out plates throughout the party.
Hocus Focus
BY HENRY BOLTINOFF
Cohocton Public Library
8 Maple Ave. • 585-384-5170 www.cohoctonlibrary.org
Hrs.: Mon., -Fri. 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-2pm
Dansville Public Library
200 Main St., Dansville, 585.335.6720 www.dansville.lib.ny.us
Keeptrackofyourprogress.Keep a resolutions journal or start a blog that allows you to write about your efforts. If your goal is to pay down debt, make a spreadsheet that tracks your progress. That spreadsheet might be more motivational than simply seeing a loan or credit cardbalancegraduallyreduceon your monthly statement. Writing about your trials and errors can help others and also provide a greatwayforyoutoexploreyour approach and tinker with it to ensureyourultimatesuccess.
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
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY WINTER ACTIVITIES
Many people may run indoors when the temperatures outside approach or dip below freezing. But the truly adventurous see no reason why a little cold weather should keep them cooped up indoors for months at a time. Sports and other physical activities can provide the perfect respite from the cabin fever that can settle in during long winters. Families looking to get some quality time outdoors together this winter can enjoy a host of activities in the great outdoors, even if the temperatures are a tad on the chilly side.
Each mumbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.
2025 Village of Dansville Republican Caucus
Day/Date: urs., Jan. 23rd, 2025
Time: 7:00pm
Location: North Dansville Town Hall, Auditorium 14 Clara Barton Street, Dansville, NY 14437
e Republican Caucus for the Village of Dansville will be held on ursday, January 23rd, 2025 at 7:00pm at the North Dansville Town Hall, Auditorium, 14 Clara Barton Street, Dansville, New York 14437. e purpose of the Caucus will be to nominate Republican candidates for the following offices (or any office that may become vacant) for the March 18th, 2025 Village Election:
Village Justice – 1 Position - 4 Year Term Village Trustee – 2 Positions - 4 Year Term Each To participate in the caucus, you must be a registered Republican in the Village of Dansville.
David Leven, Chairman North Dansville Republican Committee
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STRANGE BUT TRUE
to the donators, the people who shopped, those who sorted, those who wrapped and everyone who delivered. With your help, we were able to deliver to 47 FAMILIES WITH 114 CHILDREN.
Thank you for all you did. We could not have done it without you.
A special thank you to Diane Mountzouros and her group, the Lions Club, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and Tops for all their help. Also, to anyone we may have forgotten.
American Legion Project Christmas!!!
By Lucie Winborne
* There actually aren’t “57 varieties” of Heinz ketchup, and never were. Company founder H.J. Heinz thought his product should have a number, and he just happened to like 57.
* Cataract surgery was possible as early as the 6th century B.C.
* Barbie’s physical appearance was inspired by a German doll named Bild Lilli, created in 1952 and based on a high-end call girl named Lilli who was featured in the comic strip “Bild-Zeitung.” She was sold as an adult novelty in bars and tobacco shops -- definitely not as a children’s toy. Barbie inventor Ruth Handler saw the doll while vacationing in Europe and brought it home.
* Sunsets on Mars are blue.
* Mob boss Vincent Gigante would wander around New York in his bathrobe to convince the police he was insane, and thus avoid capture.
Pastor John Zatkiewicz • Associate Pastor omas Hamblen Worship 11am • Sunday School 9:45am • Word of Life Kids & Teen Program & Adult Study 6pm • Wednesday Prayer & Praise 6:30pm
Grace Baptist Church
Pastor David eobald 9316 Main Street, Dansville, NY 14437 585-335-6190 Sunday School 9:15 AM; Worship Service 10:30 AM Wednesday Prayer Meeting/Kids Block/Youth Group 7:00 PM www.gracebcdansville.org
CATHOLIC
Sts. Mary & Matthew Faith Community
St. Mary’s, Honeoye • St. Matthew, Livonia www.stsmaryandmatthew.com - Rev. William Laird 9am Daily Masses: Mon. & Wed. at St. Matthew • Tues. & urs. at St. Mary’s Weekend Schedule: Sat. - 3:30pm Reconciliation, 4:30pm Mass at St. Matthew • Sun. - 8:30am Mass at St. Mary’s, 10:30am Mass at St. Matthew
St. Luke the Evangelist Parish
Sat. 4:00 pm at St. Lucy, Retsof • Sun. 8:00 am at St. Mary, Geneseo Sun. 8:15 am at Holy Angels, Nunda • Sun. 10 am at St. Patrick, Mt. Morris • Sun. 10:15 am at St. Mary, Geneseo Daily Masses: Mon. 8:00 am at St. Mary, Tues. at St. Patrick, Wed. & Fri. at St. omas Aquinas
Holy Family Catholic Community
Office: 206 Fremont St., Wayland, NY 14572 • 728-2228
Mass Schedule: Sat. 4pm @ St. Mary’s, 40 Elizabeth St., Dansville Sun. 7:30am @ St. Joseph’s, 206 Fremont St., Wayland Sun. 9:15am @ Sacred Heart, 11119 Chapel St., Perkinsville Sun. 11am @ St. Pius, 35 Maple Ave., Cohocton
CHURCH OF NAZARENE
Service: Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Bible Study: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Phone: 585-376-0749
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY CHURCH
41 Spring St., 346-5290; Pastor Benjamin Nickels Bible Study – all ages 9:45am; Worship Service 10:30am Livoniacommunitychurch.org
EPISCOPAL
Zion Episcopal Church 10 Park Place (on the Circle), Avon • (585) 226-3722 zionepiscopalchurchavon.org Sunday Worship and Holy Communion 10:00am Online Facebook: facebook.com/Zionchurchavon Sunday School (Pre-K-12) 9:00am
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
25 Clara Barton Street • Box 127 Dansville, NY 14437 • 585-335-5434 stpetesdansville.org • Handicap accessible Sunday Service @ 10:30am
LUTHERAN
Pastor Lisa Frauens • pastorlisaf@gmail.com • sttimothylutherangeneseo.org Sunday worship 9:30AM, & Live Streamed: www.facebook.com/sttimothygeneseo Intergenerational Sunday School, 10:30am 1st Sunday of the month Oct-May. Accessible building with hearing loop available.
METHODIST
Pastor: Sung Ho Lee • 21 Summers St., Livonia • (585) 346-3511
E-mail: UMCLivonia@gmail.com • Website: UMCL.us Sunday Worship and Sunday School (Pre-K-5th grade): 9AM. Nursery care available. e service is live-streamed at the website www.umcl.us or on Facebook www.facebook.com/UMCLivonia Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Sundays 6:00-7:30PM.
List your place of Worship on our monthly Worship Pages. Call 226-8111 today.
Sunday School classes for all ages • Nursery care provided Now “Looped” for the Hearing Impaired Worship services available via Zoom - more info at www.geneseomethodist.com “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” • Handicapped accessible
Dansville United Methodist Church 5 Chestnut Ave., Dansville Church phone: 585-335-5354
Sunday Worship: 11am
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
www.ffcny.org
Pastor Stephen Sweeting • Pastor Steven LaMar, Discipleship Pastor Cliff Baker, Youth Sunday Worship Prayer 10am
Holy Ground Ministries Church
2637 Genesee St. (Rte. 63), Retsof, Across from York School bus garage. 585-245-3334 • Sunday at 10am. All are welcome.
Bible Study - Every Saturday at 9:30am
See what the Lord can do in your life. www.holygroundministries.org
Sparta Center Church
Pastor David Zastrow • 585-236-0887
8455 Sparta Center Rd., Dansville, NY 14437 Service at 9:00am.
Find us on Facebook and YouTube at Sparta Center Church.
Genesee Valley Church Of Christ
7351 Rt. 256, Scottsburg • (Sparta Community Center) Leslie Farrow, contact person • 585-721-9669
Sunday Bible Study 9-9:45am • Sunday Worship 10:00-11:00am Non-denominational New Testament Teachings.
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
But I always think that the best way to know God is to love many things. ~Vincent van Gogh, Dear Theo: An Autobiography of Vincent van Gogh, 1937
P.O. Box 105 | 3837 Center Street | Livonia, NY 14487
Phone: (585) 346-5075
Pastor: Jerry Swain CP | Sunday Worship 9:30 am
Streaming live on Facebook: Livonia Presbyterian Church, Livonia Center, NY Website: Livonianypres.org
York United Presbyterian Church
2662 Main St., York, NY • 243-1266
Sunday Worship Service in person at 10:00 am
Available on the YouTube channel: “York United Presbyterian Church”.
Pastor: Rev. Michelle Sumption • All are welcome!
Central Presbyterian Church of Geneseo Corner 2nd & Center St. • 243-0669
Reverend Laurie Tiberi, interim pastor
Sunday Worship at 10am @ www.cpcgeneseo.org
Sunday School and Nursery provided.
UNITED CHURCH
ORTHODOX
Archpriest Gregory Naumenko, Rector • A ROCOR Parish
Serving all English and Russian Speaking Orthodox Christians Full schedule of services and live service streaming at www.pomog.org
Worship 10:00am
Children Sunday School 10:20am
FB - South Livonia UCC
Lakeville United Church of Christ
5687 Big Tree Rd., Lakeville • 346-5235 www.facebook.com/Lakevilleucc
Sunday Worship at 10:30am All are welcome/Open and Affirming Church.
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
MRI Reveals A Disease Of The Blood Vessels In The Brain
DEAR DR. ROACH: A recent fall split the skin below my left eye. I went to the emergency room to see if it required stitches. Since I complained of a headache in the back of my head on the left side, they ordered an MRI, which showed “atherosclerotic vascular disease with mild small vessel ischemic disease.” They also saw plaque within my internal carotid arteries. The ER doctors said I should see a vascular specialist soon. Of course, I am scared. I am a 76-year-old woman on Bystolic, rosuvastatin, benazepril and thyroid replacement. I also take sulfasalazine for my inflammatory arthritis. I am thin, take many vitamins and supplements, and exercise four times a week. Does the MRI mean I have dementia or Alzheimer’s? What does it mean? -- R.M.
ANSWER: No, the MRI cannot make a diagnosis of dementia. Dementia is diagnosed presumptively by a clinical exam that notes impairments in cognitive functioning such as memory, language and attention. (A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is made by a pathological evaluation of brain tissue, which is almost never obtained while a person is alive.)
What the MRI shows is a disease of the blood vessels of the brain caused by cholesterol plaque. High blood pressure, smoking, high blood cholesterol, a previous family history, and other factors put people at risk for this condition. Some, but not all, people with the kinds of blood vessel disease you have will develop dementia, which is caused by cumulative damage to the brain tissue from multiple small strokes. In your case, both the large vessels (carotids) and small vessels are affected, suggesting that your cholesterol and blood pressure haven’t been ideal.
Your doctor has already taken some steps to slow or prevent the worsening of this condition. Careful control of your blood pressure (with Bystolic and benazepril) is essential. A statin drug (rosuvastatin) has been shown to reduce stroke risk and your overall dementia risk. I don’t know whether these are the best medicines for you or whether they are at the right doses, since only your doctor knows you well enough, but it is clear that your doctor is taking steps to protect your heart and brain.
Inflammatory arthritis (especially rheumatoid arthritis and lupus) increases the risk of blood vessel damage in the brain and heart, so early treatment is more important with people who have these conditions. Unfortunately, not all primary care doctors know how important inflammatory arthritis is when it comes to heart attack and stroke risk.
I do not believe there are any supplements or vitamins that are both safe and effective at preventing stroke, but there are a handful of people who may benefit from them. For example, people with high homocysteine in their blood may benefit from vitamin B12, folic acid, or their methylated counterparts.
A careful review of your overall health condition and diet is critical. You may be referred to a specialist for cognitive testing if there is any evidence of change in your thinking ability. A few blood tests will help further stratify your risk and may show a need for additional treatment.
Increase workouts gradually. It can be daunting to think about greatly improving your endurance levels. But taking a gradual, incremental approach to improving endurance is both safe and effective. Also, when engaged, mentally divide the workout into smaller chunks of time. This way you have several smaller goals to accomplish, rather than one large goal. This can make it easier to digest a toughworkout.
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. TELEVISION: Which popular spinoff series originated with the drama “Breaking Bad”?
2. HOLIDAYS: What is another name for Three Kings Day, celebrated on Jan. 6?
3. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “bona fide” mean?
4. MOVIES: In the movie “Babe,” what kind of animal is the title character?
5. MEASUREMENTS: How many grams are in a kilogram?
6. GEOGRAPHY: Which strait separates Saudi Arabia from Africa?
7. SCIENCE: What are the three layers that make up the Earth?
8. FOOD & DRINK: Which breakfast food is associated with the retro series “Stranger Things”?
9. MEDICAL: What is the common name for muscae volitantes?
10. LITERATURE: Which poet wrote a six-volume biography of President Abraham Lincoln?
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Santa almost got away
Express means fast
A huge thank you to the fella that stopped on Five Mile Line Rd. by Klem to pick up our Santa blowup the morning of 12/30. It drifted to the middle of the road from the wind and he brought it right up to our door. Hope you have an awesome 2025!
West Wayne Florist Thank You
Thank you to the florist at the West Wayne Plaza (Macedon) shop ... You sent a beautiful rose in a beautiful vase directly to our door to celebrate our 71st anniversary. What a totally unexpected, fine gesture. The florist is a small businesswoman and she didn’t have to do that, but it was such a fine gesture, we want to thank you!
I needed one more thing from the grocery store on Christmas Eve so off to [local store] I went. I ran in and grabbed the one thing I needed and headed to the checkout. Glancing over the express lines I got in the one where the people ahead of me only had a few items. It was a seven items or less line. The woman in front of me had seven items. Just as the man in front of her was finishing up, the woman's husband came over and handed her seven gift cards to buy. I pointed out that the line was for seven items or less and got "thank you for telling me" and then she started to get rung up. After a few cards were put through she hit some sort of limit and a manager had to come over to override the rest of the gift cards. This was taking quite a long time. All the while the line was getting longer and longer. Activating seven gift cards is NOT an express lane transaction! Please be respectful of other people.
Integrity is lacking in so many TV commercials!
It is impossible to read the small print on so many TV commercials. The print is too small or similar color to the background or way too long to read in the time flashed OR all of the above. If this information is required or necessary, then it should be readable so it could be understood. And as another note, products advertised on TV should require the country of origin to help consumers make their decisions.
Mary E. Mensigner January 2, 2024
Mary E. Mensigner, age 77, passed away unexpectedly at home on ursday, January 2, 2024.
Mary was born on March 31, 1947, in Dansville to the late Walter & Ruth (Walworth) Forrester. She married John Mensigner at the age of 14 and together they shared 48 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2008. In her younger years, Mary loved to be outdoors and with John where they would hunt and fish. She also loved to camp. Mary enjoyed playing cards, catching up with friends, and spending time with her family. Mary was extremely hardworking and spent years cooking and waitressing at local restaurants. Mary was spunky, witty, and full of life. She cared deeply for animals, even taking care of cats for over 30 years.
In addition to her parents & husband, Mary is predeceased by an infant child, Carol; and her siblings: Rose & Ron.
Mary is survived by her siblings: Patricia, Judy, Sally, & Gary; and many nieces, nephews, cousins & dear friends, all of whom she loved very much.
Family & friends may call from 11am – 1pm on Saturday, January 11, 2024, at the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home in Wayland where funeral services will be held at 1pm. Burial will take place in Ashley Cemetery, Springwater.
In lieu of flowers,please consider making a memorial contribution to a local animal shelter in Mary’s Memory.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home, 300 W. Naples Street,Wayland.
To leave an online condolence, please visit BairdFuneralHomes.com
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Ronald Lester Mastin January 4, 2025
Ronald Lester Mastin, age 67, of Springwater passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, January 4, 2025 after a valiant fight against cancer.
Ron was born on July 12, 1957 in Canandaigua to Lester & Anita (Pollex) Mastin. Ron worked for the Town of Springwater for 41 years and was the Highway Superintendent of the Town for most of his service. He was a lifetime member of the Springwater Fire Department for over 45 years where he held various firematic positions including Lieutenant,Assistant Chief and Fire Chief. He also served as the Commissioner for the District. He was proud in serving the community. ere was not a single person he would not help if help was needed. Beyond community involvement, his passions were his cattle farm and drag racing. In his last couple years, he was able to race his 1974 Dodge Dart at Empire Dragway in Leicester.
Ron is predeceased by his mother, Anita Mastin. He is survived by his wife, Patty (Conrad) Mastin; his children, Morgan Mastin, Danielle Lang, and Michael (Lacey) Lang; his father, Lester Mastin; his siblings, Patricia (Chris) Duffy, Richard (Wendy) Mastin, Pamela (Lewis) Caskey, Barbara (Jim) Bennett, and Jason (Jennifer) Mastin; his grandchildren, Jax Carmody,Tucker Lang and Colton Lang; as well as many nieces,nephews,cousins,colleagues,and several lifelong friends.
Family & friends called from 1-3 pm and 5-8 pm on Wednesday,January 8,2025 at the Walter E.Baird & Sons Funeral Home in Wayland.Ron’s funeral service will took place at 11 am on ursday, January 9, 2025 at the Springwater Fire Department. Burial took place in Mt. Vernon Evergreen Cemetery.
If you would like to make a donation towards cancer research in honor of Ron, please consider donating to Cycle for Survival where 100% of donations are donated directly towards research in the fight against cancer. A link can be found on the funeral home’s website.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home in Wayland.
To leave an online condolence, please visit BairdFuneralHomes.com
THE BENEFITS OF PREPLANNING YOUR FUNERAL
Preplanning protects families faced with sudden death. Few people want to think about their deaths, and fewer still want to think about dying suddenly and/ordyingyoung.Preplanningafuneralandsettingmoneyasideearlycan protect and help families faced with sudden deaths. That can be especially important for young parents, who won’t want to leave their spouses and children financially destitute should they suddenly pass away.
Carol Ann Moschiano
December 15, 2024
Cohocton – Carol Ann Moschiano, 79 years of age, passed away Sunday evening, December 15, 2024 at Elderwood Healthcare Facility in Hornell.
Carol was born December 12, 1945 in Auburn, NY, the daughter of Angela Taviano and John Jones and later in life adopted by Lester Moschiano.She resided most of her life in Cohocton but she also lived in Winter Haven,FL for many years. Carol graduated from Cohocton Central School in 1965 and then from Alfred State College with a Bachelor’s Degree. roughout the years she worked at a few different companies including Frontier Telephone, e Gunlocke Company, BOK Tower Garden and lastly at St. Matthews Church in Winter Haven, FL.
Carol enjoyed spending time with her cat, Sylvester, watching game shows, playing Solitaire, and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Carol was pre-deceased by her parents, Angela and Lester Moschiano and her brother, omas Moschiano.
Carol is survived by her daughter,Tina (Marc) Hopkins of Avoca; her sons,Mark (Patsy) Walker of Dansville and Adam (Jennifer) Walker of Greece; her grandchildren, Angela Walker, Ashley (Chad) VanHusen, Marcus Hopkins, Shelbylyn Walker, Courtney (Brett) Dunn and Olivia Walker; her great-grandchildren, Ean Walker, Lily Walker, Paddrick Owens, Alexandria and Easton VanHusen and Mena Dunn.
Carol’s family will celebrate her life at a later date.
DID YOU KNOW? A study from the Gap Year Association found that 77 percent of students who take a gap year do so between high school and college. Parents may not know how to react when their soon-to-be or newly minted high school graduates bring up the idea of taking a gap year, but additional findings from the GYA’s “National Alumni Survey” might inspire parents to look at gap years more positively. For example, the survey, the findings of which were based on the responses of hundreds of American and Canadian citizens who had taken gap years in the past, found that 98 percent of respondents indicated their gap years helped them develop as a person, while 96 percent felt their gap years improved their self-confidence. In addition, 84 percent of respondents felt that they acquired skills to be successful in their careers during their gap years. Perhaps of most interest to parents of high school students contemplating gap years is that 73 percent of survey respondents felt their gap years increased their readiness for college and 57 percent said their gap years helped them determine what they wanted to study in college.
A nursing opportunity to become part of a diverse and multidisciplinary radiation oncology team. A broader prospect to be a patients’ advocate, educator, and care-coordinator. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: patient assessment and care, patient education, care coordination, telephone triage, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Must possess a positive attitude, flexibility, excellent assessment/critical thinking skills, strong interpersonal communication skills, and autonomous decision-making skills. Recent acute and/or oncology experience preferred.
To apply please visit www.rochester.edu/people/nursing and reference posting #252628
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Notice of Vacancy
Literacy Instructors
Job Description:
• Instructors will work with both adults and possible incarcerated youth to achieve educational requirements for graduation or high school equivalency. Ideal for retired or current teachers.
Qualifications:
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Reply by January 22, 2025 with a letter of interest referencing Vacancy 25-62, along with a resume and proof of certification to hr@gvboces.org or mail to:
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RELOCATING FOR A NEW JOB
Rent your first home. The Allied survey found that 31 percent of respondents indicated the most challenging part of relocating for a job was finding a home, while 29 percent felt acclimating to their new community was the most challenging aspect of their relocation. Adults who rent their first homes upon relocating can remove some of the pressure to find the perfect home, knowing full well their first home in their new community will be temporary. If possible, rent in a location that makes it easy to immerse yourself in your new community, which should make the adjustment easier. In addition, place items that are unnecessary for day-to-day life in storage. Having some of your possessions already packed should make your next move less stressful.
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All interviews begin upon receipt of application
Additional information and application available: www.yorkcsd.org
LEAVING A JOB GRACEFULLY
Play by the rules. Your employer may have a plan in place for how the company prefers resignations to be handled. The standard two- to threeweek’s notice is a guideline. Visit with human resources if you need more information, such as whether or not a resignation letter or other documentation is required.
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e Town of West Sparta is looking for a Planning Board Alternate Member
e Town of West Sparta Planning Board meets once a month, on the fourth Wednesday (unless this conflicts with anksgiving or Christmas) at 7 PM at the West Sparta Town Hall. Our meetings are open to the public. e Planning Board reviews Subdivision applications, Special Use permit applications, and Site Plan applications following the guidelines in the Town of West Sparta Land Development Code and other State and Local laws that relate to zoning and development. e Planning Board may also make recommendations on any other topic that the Town Board requests. Planning Board members are required by law to complete at least four hours of approved training each year so that they keep up to date on planning and zoning issues.
Inquires may email the Town Clerk at townclerk@townofwestsparta.org or stop in at 8302 Kysor./Byers. Rd, Dansville, NY 14437 during working hours of Wednesday 6:30 to 8:00pm or Saturday mornings from 8-12 noon and/or phone 585-335-3138
You must be a resident of West Sparta to be a planning board member Town Clerk, Marie Powell
ANTICIPATED OPENING: Head Custodian
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Rate: $17.20-23.70/hour plus Benefits
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• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to work independently while also able to delegate work
• Good physical condition
Job Description and application process can be found at www.naplescsd.org under District Tab, Job Opportunities.
e Naples Central School District offers employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or handicap. Inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy may be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, c/o Naples Central School, 136 North Main Street, Naples, NY 14512.
Motor Equipment
e Town of North Dansville is seeking a qualified and dedicated individual to join our team as a Motor Equipment Operator. is is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the upkeep and improvement of our community infrastructure while working with a team of professionals in a supportive environment.
Starting Salary:
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Qualifications:
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14 Clara Barton Street, Dansville, NY between 9:00am – 4:00pm. Completed applications can be dropped off or mailed to the Town Clerk’s Office. Applications
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