Dansville-Wayland - Genesee Valley Penny Saver 10-28-2022

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breast cancer also should know that improved treatments may further

chances of surviving a diagnosis,

diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. In fact, the American Cancer Society notes that survival rates are

women who were diagnosed and treated at least five years earlier. In the time since those survival rates were documented, treatments could have advanced even further, potentially improving the five-year survival rates for metastatic breast cancer.

Follow along all 4 weeks in October as we spread awareness about breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, recovery and life after breast cancer.

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. It is estimated that in 2022, approximately 30% of all new women cancer diagnoses will be breast cancer.

FAQ

What can I do to reduce my risk of breast cancer?

• Limit alcohol. The more alcohol you drink, the greater your risk of developing breast cancer.

• Maintain a healthy weight. If your weight is healthy, work to maintain that weight.

• Be physically active.

• Breast-feed.

• Limit postmenopausal hormone therapy.

Can diet prevent breast cancer from spreading?

Treatment for breast cancer is o en successful. For example, data from the American Society of Clinical Oncology indicates that the ve-year survival rate for women diagnosed with non-metastatic invasive breast cancer is 90 percent, while the average 10-year survival rate for such cancers is 84 percent. ose gures re ect advancements in treatment and the e ectiveness of campaigns designed to encourage women to receive routine breast cancer screenings as part of their preventive health care regimens.

Once doctors have diagnosed breast cancer, they will consider a host of factors as they try to determine a course of treatment.

Stage e National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. notes that treatment options depend on the stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis. Stage is usually expressed in a numerical value between 0 and IV, with 0 being the least severe form of the disease and IV being the most advanced (i.e., metastatic).

Tumor size and location e Cleveland Clinic notes that the size and location of the tumor also a ects how doctors will approach treatment. In general, the smaller the tumor, the easier it is to treat the disease. Where in the breast the tumor is located will also a ect the treatment plan. Doctors o en employ a combination of treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery to treat breast cancer, and such an approach may be more likely to be employed if the tumor is large.

Pathology tests Pathology is the science of causes and e ects of diseases. When treating patients for breast cancer, doctors order pathology tests so they can better understand how the disease is a ecting their patients’ bodies. For example, the Cleveland Clinic notes that pathology tests like hormone receptor tests and human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER2/neu) can indicate if

hormones or growth factors are helping the cancer grow. e results of these and other pathology tests can then help doctors determine an e ective course of treatment.

Personal characteristics Doctors will consider woman’s age, general health and family history when mapping a course of treatment. In addition, doctors discuss menopause with women when determining a course of treatment. Breastcancer. org notes that some breast cancer treatments can bring on menopause more abruptly than it would happen otherwise, so doctors will consider a woman’s history with menopause when determining treatment.

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Case of Enlarged Pelvic Veins Is Not a Cause for Concern

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 71-year-old female with no children, but I did have an ectopic pregnancy at age 43. Other than that, I have had no “female” issues. I was getting a CT scan for my spleen area, when it was discovered that I had enlarged pelvic veins in my groin. I don’t have pelvic pain, nor do I have pain with sex. So, the only symptoms I do have, which may or may not be related, are bloating and some constipation.

I have seen a vascular surgeon and a urogynocologist to ask about this condition and if I need “treatment” for it. Both were rather vague, saying if I’m not experiencing pain, I should just get it imaged every year. Is that sound advice? Can the veins twist and cause blockage? Can they cause a blood clot? I can’t really get any info on it. -- J.F.

ANSWER: Although advanced imaging like CT and MRI scans have led physicians to be able to make more precise diagnoses than before, there is an issue of what to do with “incidental” findings. Many people have written to me about small tumors (which are far more common than we thought), but enlarged pelvic veins are another example of an incidental finding. Some women do have a condition called “pelvic congestion syndrome,” which is a cause of pelvic pain that is worsened by prolonged standing or sexual activity. This condition is found in women in the reproductive age group, especially those who have had multiple children, but is not found in menopausal women. Since you aren’t in the age group and don’t have symptoms, you clearly don’t have pelvic congestion syndrome. Dilated veins in the legs are simply called varicose veins, and they are often due to loss in function of the valves in our legs as we age. Pelvic vein enlargement is the same thing: Veins get bigger as we age. There are cases of blood clots in the pelvic veins, but it is not clear whether a person like you is at increased risk. I don’t see the need to repeat the imaging studies.

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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. © 2022 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Nancy Freelove

Cohocton Town Board

Working FOR

Community

Volunteer at the Cohocton Public Library

Volunteer at the Cohocton Sports Complex

Strong supporter of the EJ Cottrell Library expansion

Active in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and the Cohocton Historical Society Served on the Village Board

Built and operated Riverside Ice Cream

I will continue to work to IMPROVE the Town park and pool, be a voice FOR bettering our communities for current and future residents, and SUPPORT and ENCOURAGE our businesses.

Vote for me on Line G – Independent inking

Paid for by Friends of Nancy Freelove for Town Board

Volunteer

Featured Nonprofit:

Serenity House of Victor

e Serenity House of Victor is a two-bed comfort care home serving residents with end-of-life care. Serenity House needs volunteers to share their time & talent through providing resident care, building & grounds maintenance, or fundraising support. Come join our team! Free weekly caregiver training starts Monday, October 31st. Training is held on Mondays from 12pm-2pm, Wednesdays 4pm-6pm OR ursdays 10am-12pm for three weeks. Share your most valuable gi – yourself! Please contact the Director at serenityhousevictor@gmail.com or call 585-729-7617.

• Alzheimer’s Association: Be a part of our planning committees! Email Julie DeMersman at jademersman@alz.org or call (585) 257-4476.

• Aurora House of Western Monroe County: Only a few hours a week or a month can be a great bene t to our residents; there are many opportunities to share your gi s and interests with Aurora House. If you think you may be interested in hands-on care giving for residents, please know that you do not need to have healthcare experience to volunteer. ere is training provided, and no one is asked to volunteer as a primary person on a shi until comfortable with their skills. Email director@aurorahousewmc.com.

• Crossroads House is looking for volunteers for Resident Care, Fundraising Support, Building and Grounds Maintenance, O ce Assistance and a variety of other support roles. Email: emilycrawford@crossroadshouse.com.

• Finger Lakes oroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP): We are in need of basic barn help for the horses, especially on Saturdays and Sundays. Mostly cleaning stalls and basic grooming (no experience necessary). Email ladyalina14@yahoo.com or call (585) 478-4664.

• Generation Two: Volunteers needed to play with children in kindergarten to 2nd grade in select Monroe County schools in the fall. Training provided. Commitment of 1 day per week for 3 hours. Visit our website to learn about our program at www.g2rochester.org. Call Oni Colon at (315) 520-5064, or email oni.colon@g2rochester.org.

• Genesee County 4-H Program, 4-H Teen Club Leader: Coordinate monthly meetings and projects for youth age 13-18. Call (585) 343-3040 or email genesee4h@cornell.edu.

• Geneseo Groveland Emergency Food Pantry needs your help! Email ggefoodpantry@gmail.com.

• Girl Scouts of Western NY: e Avon-Caledonia area is looking for volunteers for troops Daisy, Brownie, and Juniors. Training and many resources provided. Contact Jeanne at (585) 226-6434 or by email at jfusco33@juno.com.

• Give-a-Li at Lifespan is seeking volunteer drivers to provide independence and safety for our older neighbors who are no longer able to drive. Rides are given to medical appointments and other necessary supplemental insurances are provided free of charge. If you have a couple of hours a week, or even a couple of hours a month, contact us by phone at (585) 244-8400 or email at info@lifespan-roch.org.

• PAX - Program of Academic Exchange is seeking host families for the 2022-2023 academic year (or “welcome families” for 6-8 weeks). Share YOUR America with an exchange student. Contact me with questions at emilypelkowski@gmail.com or (315) 576-2326.

• Richmond (Honeoye) Fire Department needs volunteers to help with everything from ghting res to re ghter support, ambulance driver and EMS support. ere is something for everyone to help with. Help us to help you, your neighbors and community. Volunteering is a rewarding experience. Contact us for details. Email Dale Doty at ddoty3@rochester.rr.com or call him at (585) 750-1173.

• Senior Wishes grants wishes to lower income seniors living independently and to those living in care facilities in Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee and Wyoming counties. Wishes have included attending sporting and cultural events, visiting a loved one not seen in years, and re-engaging a senior in a hobby. Simple needs are also considered. For more information about Senior Wishes, visit www.seniorwishes.org or call Executive Director, Wendy Backman at (716) 508-2121.

• Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry helps with end-of-life care in a 2 bed home. Come join our family of volunteers! Email Suzanne at suzannescch167@gmail.com.

• UR Medicine Home Care/Meals On Wheels: Help us deliver meals in Monroe County. Meals are delivered Monday-Friday between the hours of 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Call (585) 274-4385.

• Vincent House: e Vincent House in Wayland is a Comfort Care Home serving residents with end-of-life care. We are in need of volunteers. Contact Christina Mattice at (585) 728-2427.

• Rochester Hope for Pets: Rochester Hope for Pets raises money through generous donors and grant programs in order to provide funds to Rochester area individuals needing assistance paying for veterinary care for their beloved pets. To learn more or to make a donation, please visit www. rochesterhopeforpets.org.

• Wayland Food Pantry at Lighthouse is looking for volunteers on two Wednesday mornings each month to help unload orders from the food truck usually 2 Wednesday mornings monthly. Email Waylandfoodpantry@gmail. com or call (585) 736-7586.

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.

Thank You!

I would like to thank my family and friends for attending my “80th” surprise birthday celebration on October 2nd.

ank you to everyone for all of the cards, gifts, well wishes and your presence...a day I will never forget!!

anksagain!

HenryEverman

Halloween is full of superstitions, myths and traditions that have been passed down through the years.

General Election Tuesday, November 8,

Livingston County Early Voting Polling Hours

SATURDAY, OCT. 29, 2022: 9AM TO 5PM

SUNDAY, OCT. 30, 2022: 9AM TO 5PM

MONDAY, OCT. 31, 2022: 8AM TO 4PM

TUESDAY, NOV. 1, 2022: 8AM TO 8PM

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2, 2022 8AM TO 4PM

THURSDAY, NOV. 3, 2022: 8AM TO 8PM

FRIDAY, NOV. 4, 2022: 8AM TO 4PM

SATURDAY, NOV. 5, 2022: 9AM TO 5PM

SUNDAY, NOV. 6, 2022: 9AM TO 5PM

Livingston County Voters can vote at the Livingston County Board of Elections, 6 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454

All election district poll sites will be open Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 6am until 9pm

Town and District Location

Village Hall, 74 Genesee St.

Wesleyan Church, 300 Genesee St.

Jones Hall, 366 Leicester Rd.

Conesus Town Hall, 621 South Livonia Rd.

St.

United

Parish Center, 13 North St.

4520 State Rte. 63

Morgan Estates Comm.Center, 4339 Clear View Rd.

Geneseo Ball Room, 10 MacVittie Cir.

Groveland Town Hall, 4955 Aten Rd.

Cuylerville

Department, 2943 Canandaigua St.

Town Hall, 7329 East Main St.

Hall, 7375 Al Sharpe Ave.

Public Library, 2 Washington St.

Lakeville

Nunda

Training

Central School

Dansville

5939 Stone Hill Rd.

30 Bonadonna Ave.

Hall, 14 Clara Barton St.

Hall, 4 S. State St.

United Methodist Church, 10074 State St.

Ossian Town Hall, 4706 Ossian Hill Rd.

Portage

Hall, 2 North Church St., Hunt

7351 State Route 256

8145 S. Main St.

Town Hall, 8302 Kysorville-Byersville Rd.

2668 Main St.

Livingston County Board of Elections

M. DiPasquale, Rebecca (Becky) L. Schroeder, Election Commissioners

SOFA. Good condition. Need two people. Pick up, Bryon: 585-548-2434 or jsackett@ rochester.rr.com

Twenty-eight used/working T8 4’ FLUORESCENTS 32w. I redid shop with LEDs: jerry. alonzo@gmail.com

One pair of WOMEN’S WHITE FIGURE ICE SKATES. Size 8: 585-424-2907

Bag of GREETING CARDS for crafts and some useable. NUTRITION ACTION magazines and MEDICAL NEWSLETTERS from hospitals. Fairport: 585-388-0318

COMPUTER TOWER & KEYBOARD, good condition. Brand new Donjoy OPEN KNEE BRACE, XL, black; SWIFTER WET JET, Fairport: 585-388-0318

CHILDREN’S BOOK – I’m So Glad You Were Born. Grandparents, this would be a nice Christmas gift: 585-635-7876

Old but still new COLORING BOOK. An early American coloring book. Italian history of early Americans celebrating Christmas in pictures to color: 585-635-7876

Over 30 STYROFOAM EGG CARTONS. Pick up, Springwater: 585-669-9994

Older PFAFF 360 PORTABLE SEWING MACHINE with case and instruction booklet. Fairport: jvc45@aol.com

Two TWIN FOAM TOPPERS, WINDOWS from a trailer, ARTIFICIAL TREES & PLANTS Cohocton: 585-384-5320 leave message

7’ POTTED FICA TREE. Wheatland: 585-538-6242

HORSE MANURE. Bring a trailer or container, WILL LOAD!! Call/Text 585-409-4920 to arrange for pickup

DRAFTING and LIGHT TABLE. Items are in E Rochester. You must move out of the basement. toltimetim@juno.com

Banana box of UPHOLSTERY FABRICS, BUTTONS and BEADS. Good for projects: 585-298-4776

PLAYER PIANO with many music scrolls: phdgst@aol.com

CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHING AIDES: 585-254-0521

FUTON in good shape, mattress has very little use. IN-GROUND POOL COVER. 8888red@gmail.com

Two grocery bags of 12 COUNT EGG CARTONS; both Styrofoam and cardboard: 585-447-9160

Working VACUUM; heavy, older style made of metal. Bagless, extra set of washable filters. Churchville: Suesassy1231@gmail.com

KENMORE FREEZER, 63” H x 30” W x 31” D. Includes shelves and baskets. Excellent condition. Fairport: 585-223-9014

BROOKSTONE AEROBIC TWISTING STEPPER: brokers@bizbrokersny.com

BED PADS and TRANQUILITY OVERNIGHT DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT UNDERWEAR, XL and XXL. Six packages of each, 14 in package: barbhetrick@msn.com

VANITY w/MIRROR. Batavia pick up only: 585-409-7609

PHOTOGRAPHIC LIGHT TRAY/BOX for viewing slides & negatives: petert100@gmail.com

CLEAN NEWSPAPER for not-for-profit wildlife rescue center in Webster. Can pick up if close: qwakrkpr@yahoo.com

BLACKSMITH TOOLS and related items. Just starting a hobby. Always interested in tools. Thanks: 585-538-9341

DIGITAL TV CONVERTER BOX: 585-481-9913

“Cat Lovers” – Desperately in need of a SHELTER to house up to twenty feral cats before winter: 585-500-2588

COMIC BOOKS, COLLECTIBLE CARDS, and COINS. Any condition. Avid collector – do not throw it away – I will take it! Will pick up. Text or call 585-260-0437, leave message

EARLY ARCHERY HUNTING BOWS VINTAGE RECURVES and/or ARROWS, BROADHEADS, etc. Text 585-794-0448 or mintshape@netacc.net

HAMMOCK with or without stand: 585-507-8788

21’ RV COVER: 585-738-9120

Rock and roll ‘70s-’90s 8 TRACK TAPES, CASSETTE TAPES, and VINYL ALBUMS: gzintel@yahoo.com

SNOWBLOWER and/or LAWNMOWER in good working condition, as well as DOG KENNELS: 585-531-4004

SMALL BOAT TRAILER for 92 year-old vet: 585-494-6025

STAND UP KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER: 585-217-8726

SPORTS CARDS, POKÉMON CARDS and any old MAGIC CARDS. Can pick up: 585-315-3916

LESLIE SPEAKER for electric organ: 585-323-1762, please leave message

ATV, ATC, TRACTOR - something for disabled veteran. Help this person to hunt again: jedallas83@gmail.com

FULL SIZE BED FRAME: Bmacspassion@gmail.com

5’x 7’ INDOOR/OUTDOOR RUG in light blue, green or lighter beige/brown: 585-981-9053

THIN CLIENT COMPUTER (small, basic, size of a book) for weather forecasting experiments. Thank you: jfz_rhy@yahoo.com

USED MEDICINE CABINET for drug prevention education campaign. Will pick up. Reach Jerry at: jprevention@earthlink.net

Small ROWBOAT type dinghy: 585-507-8788

Smaller type PIANO for our granddaughter. In good condition: 585-637-0933

GOOSEBUMPS BOOKS by R.L. Stine. I am building a collection and would give any unwanted/unused copies a great home: bewarevega@gmail.com

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Ghost Stories Feature Dansville-Wayland Trio

BY AMANDA DUDEK

October: a time for ghosts and goblins, spiders and skeletons, mummies and all that is macabre. Long shadows are cast by orange moonlight, and mysterious evening sounds usher children home early. It’s Halloween.

Perhaps you stay in and hand out candy. Maybe you take your children to a Trunk or Treat event or walk around your neighborhood and call it a night. You may even be a Halloween superfan who goes to every haunted house, hayride, and corn maze within a 30-mile radius! Regardless, almost everyone enjoys a good ghost story. e tales around Lackawanna Limited Wreck, Dansville’s Castle on the Hill, and the Greenmount Cemetery in Dansville are sure to bring you a “spirited” scare this season!

Lackawanna Limited Wreck - Old Railroad Tracks, Wayland

Along Route 15, heading south of Wayland and reportedly not far from where Gunlocke now stands, sit old railroad tracks which were once the scene of a terrible tragedy.

On Monday, August 30th, 1943, the Lackawanna Limited, a “ yer” traveling at about 70 mph, collided with a switcher freight train, the engine of which was still partially on the main line. Speeding ahead as all signals gave it the “all clear,” the yer sideswiped the freight locomotive’s engine, tearing the switcher’s side and releasing an enormous amount of scalding steam into Coach 6 of the 11-car yer.

Several passengers in Coach 6 quickly perished from the blistering steam; a few others passed away later from the injuries they sustained during the accident. Still another, Frank Meincke of Scranton, superintendent of locomotives, escaped through a window only to be crushed by the Lackawanna Limited’s engine when the train overturned in the crash. All told, 29 Lackawanna Limited passengers – men, women, and children – died from the wreck.

It is rumored that the old train tracks outside of Wayland are haunted by the restless spirits of the 29 unfortunate Lackawanna Limited passengers. Interestingly, Coach 6 – sometimes referred to as Passenger Car 5 or “ e Death Car,” found its way into the hands of the Midwestern Railway Preservation Society in Cleveland, Ohio. ere, its windows are said to slam without explanation, and the spirits are rumored to awaken whenever the car moves.

Jackson Sanitorium

Situated on a hillside stretching along the Village of Dansville’s eastern edge, stand the remnants of the palatial Jackson Sanitorium, widely referred to as the Castle on the Hill. Rochester businessman Nathaniel Bingham rst opened the sanitorium in 1854 as e Dansville Water Cure, touting the healing mineral properties of Dansville’s spring water. “ e water cure was based on the belief that pure water was the key to good health and long life,” said Dansville Area Historical Society historian David Gilbert.

In 1858, e Dansville Water Cure came into the possession of Dr. James Caleb Jackson, o en credited with the invention of Granula, and the castle became the Jackson Sanitorium. Attracting several famous guests such as Clara Barton and Horace Greeley, the Jackson Sanitorium operated until 1914. In 1929, the former sanatorium was purchased by Bernarr Macfadden and became the Physical Culture Hotel.

In 1971, the castle closed its doors for good, followed by a handful of brief e orts. For nearly 50 years, the castle has remained empty. Decayed, deteriorating, and considered abandoned by some, the former sanitorium has attracted rumors of hauntings, including overheard whispers, felt presence, unexplained noises, and shadowy gures.

Special thanks to David Gilbert for historical (non-haunting related) facts regarding Dansville’s “Castle on the Hill.”

Greenmount Cemetery - Dansville

Bordering the banks of Mill Creek, Greenmount Cemetery can be found just south of the Village of Dansville. However, the home of several of its headstones was the Old Dansville Village Cemetery, also known as the Old Village Cemetery or the Old Burying Ground. is is now Pioneer Park, bounded by Bank, Church, School, and West Liberty Streets in the village.

e Old Dansville Village Cemetery’s remaining headstones were moved to Greenmount Cemetery by 1888. However, most of those interred at the former cemetery were allegedly le behind. At Pioneer Park, an historical marker reads, “Early Cemetery: Revolutionary War Veteran Nathaniel Porter, buried 1797. Some early residents still interred here a er headstones removed in 19th C. William C. Pomeroy Foundation 2018 319.”

According to Jane Schryver and Bob Glover, “Greenmount Cemetery has gravestones dating back to the Civil War. ere are believed to be unmarked graves as well as grave markers moved there from the Old Village Cemetery... e rst burial was that of Nathaniel Porter, one of the rst settlers in Dansville in 1797.”

e Painted Hills Genealogy Society states, “In 2017, e Town of North Dansville approved the erection of the old Nathaniel Porter tombstone [in Pioneer Park], with an updated bronze plaque, per the request of Nathaniel’s 4th great-grandson, retired Colonel Grant Porter, on the plot of Capt. Porter’s, son, Matthew Porter, in Section L, located in the upper le corner of the cemetery.”

Today, Greenmount Cemetery is said to be haunted by Old Dansville Village Cemetery ghosts searching for their headstones.

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• Canandaigua Haunted by Ghoulish Halloween Rumors

• Batavia Surrounded by Ghostly Halloween Gossip

• Meet Mason Win eld: Founder of Canandaigua’s Haunted History Ghost Walk - Online Exclusive!

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Dansville’s former Jackson Sanitorium shrouded in fog - photo courtesy of DiRado’s Aerial Imagery

Ossian Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid

Annual Election Day Dinner and Bake Sale - 4:30pm

Roast

One Halloween superstition states that if you walk around your home backward three times and then counterclockwise three times before the sun sets on Halloween, you will ward off nearby evil spirits.

ITALIAN PORK CHOPS

Serves 4

2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice

4 large pork chops

1 teaspoon basil, crushed

1 26-ounce can Del Monte® Spaghetti Sauce with Mushrooms or Chunky Italian Herb Spaghetti Sauce

1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips

Salt for seasoning (if desired) Black pepper for seasoning (if desired)

1. Cook rice according to package directions.

2. Preheat broiler. Sprinkle meat with basil; season with salt and black pepper, if desired. Place meat on broiler pan. Broil 4 inches from heat, about 6 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in center.

3. Combine sauce and green pepper in microwavable dish. Cover with plastic wrap; slit to vent. Microwave on high for 5 to 6 minutes, or until green pepper is tender-crisp and sauce is heated through. Add meat; cover with sauce. Microwave for 1 minute. Serve over hot rice.

DIFFERENT GENERATIONS CAN LEARN AND BENEFIT FROM ONE ANOTHER

In the not-so-distant past, extended families frequently lived in close proximity to one another. Such families shared meals and experiences and essentially grew up together. Nowadays, families separate for various reasons, such as job opportunities and cost of living concerns.

While there are advantages to spreading out, there are also some disadvantages, namely that grandparents and grandchildren may not see one another frequently enough. Even though people of different age groups may not entirely have the same interests, the interactions between generations can benefit both young people and their aging relatives. Fostering intergenerational connections is a great way to broaden social circles, improve communication and learn new things.

SENIOR NEWS

By Matilda Charles

Workouts at the Rec Center

Two months ago the senior center commandeered a large space in the town’s rec center because we had vetoed the idea of exercise classes in a too-small space at the senior center.

It was a two-month test, warned the senior center, to see if we’d actually show up. ey even brought in a too-young male coach to put us through our paces. Although we were suspicious about his age, by the third week we agreed he knew his stu .

And he himself brought in an even younger female assistant who stayed at the front of the room demonstrating the exercises while the young male coach paced around the room, expression serious, studying us, stopping us in mid-move to instruct and praising where warranted.

Two weeks ago he brought in yet another assistant and broke us into two groups across the rec center oor. He labeled us “Easy” and “Not Easy,” saying that some of us needed to take things more slowly while others needed to put more e ort into the workout. Try as I might to get transferred to the Easy group, he was having none of it.

He worked hard on our behalf, badgering the rec center to open up the weight room so he could give out some hand weights. He coaxed the local sporting goods store into donating some stretchy bands and yoga mats. Last week he brought in a diet handout, foods to eat to build muscle.

We discovered just this week, however, that we’ve all been guinea pigs, that our too-young male coach was using us as his senior tness specialist project for college. Color us shocked! We weren’t sure how we felt about that until we learned that he’d earned an “A” on the project.

e other good news is that they’ve hired our too-young male coach and his two assistants on a permanent basis. And we get to stay at the rec center.

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COHOCTON

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OvereatersAnonymousMeetings- OvereatersAnonymous(OA) isacommunityofpeoplewho supporteachotherinorderto recoverfromcompulsiveeatingand foodbehaviors.Wewelcomeeveryonewhofeelstheyhaveaproblem withfood.JoinusattheDansville PublicLibraryonThursdaysat6:30 pm.

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ElectionDayRoastBeefDinner bytheOssianLadiesAid November8th,ourRoastBeefDinnerandBakeSale,takeoutonly, heldattheHeathHomesteadon OssianHillRd.$12each,Roast Beef,potatoes/gravy,roll,2sides andyourchoiceofpie.Startsat 4:30tillit’sgone!Comegetsome greathomecooking!

OssianTrunkorTreat! Halloween night,bringyourtrickortreaters forTRUNKORTREATattheHeath HomesteadonOssianHillRoad, from4:30till6pm!

AARPSmartDriverCourseDansvillePublicLibrary,200Main St.,Dansville.LearnDefensiveDriving,NewTrafficLaws&Rulesof theRoad.ProvenSafetyStrategies. Save10%onCar/Truck/RV&MotorcycleInsurance.NoTesttoPassJustSignUp&Learn.Removeupto 4PointsFromYourLicense.6Hour Course-Thursday,Nov.17&Friday,Nov.18,12-3PM.Toregister callTomFellion(585)335-8935. $25AARPMembers/$30NonMembers.CheckorMoneyorder onlymadeouttoAARP(NOCASH). Courselimitedto30Students. Opentoages18andabove.Be15 Minutesearly1stdaytocomplete signin.

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LittleLakesBookClub- On November3rd,wewilldiscuss“The NightTiger”byYanGszeChoo. Comejoinusforafunevening from6:30pm-8:30pm.$5.00donationappreciated,refreshmentsincluded.LittleLakesCommunity Center,4705S.MainSt.,Hemlock, (585)367-1046,www.littlelakesny. org

HolidayGiftGiving -AclasspresentedbyFlowertoFlowerCraft andGiftonNovember16thfrom 11:00am-12:30pmatLittleLakes CommunityCenter,4705S.Main St.Hemlock.Makethreebeautiful gifts,PeppermintCocoaLipBalm, BeeswaxFoodWrappers,andthree CulinaryHerbMixes.Classincludingmaterialsis$35.00ppnon refundable.Youmustpay/register withPayPalnolaterthanNov. 14th.Ifyoupayandcannotattend, theinstructorwillmaketheproductsforyou.Formoreinformation callortexttheinstructor,herbalist KateAghaghiri,585-261-1937, mavenkate@gmail.com

PalmyraHistoricTour- Historic tourtoPalmyraincludes:1875 GeneralStore,PrintShop,Alling CoveletMuseum,OriginalDepot; Palmyra23RoomMuseum.Lunch ppisonyourowncostatthe YellowMillsDinerLaststopwillbe atSmittenCollectivewithgently usedclothing,shoes,jewelry, housewaresetc.Thecostforthe touris$15.00pluslunch.Mustbe attheLittleLakesCommunityCenter,4705S.MainSt.onNov.15th at9:45AM.Registrationisby 11/8/22@3:00.Pleasearrive15 minutesearly.www.littlelakesny. org

MorningWalkswithMelissaThecolderwinterweatherwillbe withussoon,butyoucanstillget inagoodwalkatTheLittleLakes CommunityCenter,4705S.Main St.,Hemlock.WalkwithMelissa Carey,oneoftheboardmembers, onTuesdayandThursdaymornings from7:00-8:00amduringthe monthofNovember.Keepdryand warmwhilewalkinginaspacious facilitywiththeoptiontoclimb stairsorjuststayonthefirstfloor; whateverworksforyou.Nocharge tojointhewalk,butdonationsare alwaysappreciated.Thehourof walkingwillbeginonTuesday 11/1.

Autumn repays the earth the leaves which summer lent it.

~Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742–1799), translated by Norman Alliston, 1908

MedicareandOtherInsurance ReviewPresentation-

On November7th,1-2:30pmtheLittle LakesCommunityCenterisexcited tobesponsoringaMedicareand otherinsurancepresentationFREE ofchargetothosewhowantto knowandbeinformedaboutwhat isbestfortheirneeds.AmySmith whowillbeconductingthepresentationisalocalLicensedAgent inMedicareAssistance.ShecurrentlyworksforEagleInsurance outofLakeville,NY.Forinformationaboutwhatwillbecoveredat thiseventandtoregister,goto www.littlelakesny.org.Youcan alsoregisterbycalling 585-367-1046.EventheldatLLCC, 4705S.MainSt.,Hemlock.

Trunk or Treat

Monday, October 31st • 6-8pm

Grace Baptist Church 9316 Main Street • Dansville

Candy - Games - Free - Fun - Safe

Bring the family - For all ages!

TheUndergroundRailroad:Fact andFolklore- RichmondTown Historian,JoyLewiswillpresentan overviewoftheUnderground Railroadasitexistedinthe1850s, withaspecialemphasisonitsoperationlocallyfromNaplesto HoneoyetoHemlocktoAvon. Popularfolkloreandmythswillbe explainedandthe“TruthMoreInterestingThanFiction”willbeintroduced.November5thfrom 6:30pm-9:00pmattheLittleLakes CommunityCenter4705S.Main St.Hemlock,www.littlelakesny.org. Programisfreehowever,donations arealwayswelcome.

AutumnCelebration!November 12thinThe“SchoolHouseTreasures”shoproom#14locatedin theLittleLakesCommunityCenter, 4705S.MainSt.,Hemlockfrom 11:00am-1:00pm.Enjoysome flavorsoftheseason.TasteIndian CornSoupandFriedBread,learna littleaboutAmericanIndianCulture,allwhilelookingatbeautiful oneofakindpaintings,beaded work,andquiltedpiecesforsalein theshop.http://www.littlelakesny. org

ANightofMagic -OnOctober 28thTheLittleLakesCommunity Centerissponsoring“ANightof Magic”forchildrenaccompanied bytheirparents.Thisisafreeevent tocelebratethefunofHalloween. Ourowninhousewitchwillbe thereplusthemagicofStephen Ingraham.Thedoorsopenat 6:30pmandtheshowbeginsat 7:00.Childrenmustbeaccom-

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MiddlesexHoseCo.October RoastBeefDinners(WeAre Back!)Afterbeingonholdfor almost3years,ourRoastBeef Dinnersreturnedthisfall!Joinus onSATURDAY,OCTOBER29at 5537WaterSt.,Middlesexfrom 4-7pm.Adults$15,Children$10 (schoolageto12)andPreschool Free(TakeOutsExcluded).Dinner Menu:TossedSalad,Rolls,Relish Dish,RoastBeef,Gravy,Potatoes, Corn,Pie,IceTea,MilkandCoffee.

ElectionNightDinner -Middlesex UnitedMethodistChurchlocated at1162Rt.245,Middlesex,will holdanElectionNightDinneron Tuesday,November8,2022.Servingtimeis4:30to7:00p.m.Menu ischicken&biscuits,creamedonions,squash,coleslaw,rolls, brownies.Priceis$12foradults,$7 forchildren(age10andunder), preschoolerseatfree.Dineinor take-outsavailable.

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PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR BREAST CANCER

Aromataseinhibitors(anastrozole,letrozole)andinactivators(exemestane) lower the risk of recurrence and of new breast cancers in women who have a history of breast cancer. Aromatase inhibitors also decrease the risk of breast cancer in women with the following conditions:

• Postmenopausal women with a personal history of breast cancer.

• Women with no personal history of breast cancer who are 60 years and older, have a history of ductal carcinoma in situ with mastectomy, or have a high risk of breast cancer based on the Gail model tool (a tool used to estimate the risk of breast cancer).

In women with an increased risk of breast cancer, taking aromatase inhibitors decreases the amount of estrogen made by the body. Before menopause, estrogen is made by the ovaries and other tissues in a woman’s body, including the brain, fat tissue, and skin. After menopause, the ovaries stop making estrogen, but the other tissues do not. Aromatase inhibitors block the action of an enzyme called aromatase, which is used tomakeallofthebody’sestrogen.Aromataseinactivatorsstoptheenzyme from working.

Possible harms from taking aromatase inhibitors include muscle and joint pain, osteoporosis, hot flashes, and feeling very tired.

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

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PLANNING AHEAD IS VITAL TO A SUCCESSFUL RENOVATION

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• Think about fall annuals and bulb planting. Near the end of September, start planting cool-weather-loving pansies and violas for pops of color as summer flowers fade. Also, it’s a good idea to stock up on bulbs that will bloom in the months to come before they sell out in stores. Wait until the temperatures really cool down before planting them in desired spots for spring sprouts.

• Sow salad seeds. Lettuce, spinach, radishes, and arugula tolerate cooler temperatures. Try new and interesting lettuce varieties and enjoy salads well into the fall season.

• Take inventory of the sun. Positioning a garden carefully means maximizing hours of sunlight, which begin to dwindle in the fall. Experts say gardens grow best in sunny locations that receive six hours of direct sunlight each day. This is where container gardens can be helpful, as they allow gardeners to move plants into spots that will get ample sunlight.

• Fill in landscaping gaps. Some fall plants can add color around the landscape and brighten up homes to add curb appeal. In addition to pansies and violas, asters, kale and chrysanthemums are fall blooms. Keep in mind that mums can come back year after year. So take them out of those flower pots and get them into the ground. They can be enjoyed next year as well, sprouting in early spring and developing leaves and buds through late summer.

• Clean up unwanted growth. Fall is an ideal time to cut back spent vegetable plants and get rid of errant weeds. Rather than bagging leaves, mow them with a grass catcher and then add the mix to a vegetable garden as an excellent soil insulator. The nitrogen and carbon will fertilize the soil, enhancing growing possibilities and limiting weed growth.

• Propagate plants in the fall. As temperatures gradually begin to cool, start taking cuttings from perennials, gathering seed pods from azaleas and rhododendrons and dividing hardwood cuttings, says the resource Gardening Know How. Consult with a garden center or horticulturist on the proper ways to propagate stems using rooting hormone and other techniques.

• Continue to water plants. Water is essential in the fall and winter as roots can still be growing. Gradually reduce watering duration as plants go dormant.

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Helen M. Wearkley October 18, 2022

Helen M. Wearkley, age 83 of Wayland, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

Helen was born on April 1, 1939 in Dansville to the late John & Tillie (Glueckstein) Kline. She married John F. Wearkley on June 20, 1965 and spent 55 years together until John’s passing on

In addition to her parents and husband, Helen is predeceased by her sisters: Barb Last of Wayland and Josie Leven of Dansville.

Helen was a secretary for Mr. Howard Gunlocke of the Gunlocke Chair Factory in Wayland.When the kids were younger,she worked part-time for Shay’s in Dansville but ultimately returned to Gunlocke until retirement. In her spare time, Helen enjoyed watching television, especially basketball and e Weather Channel. Helen loved animals and had two cats that she took care of. Helen also enjoyed being outside in the sunshine, tending to her owers and going to yard sales with her best friend. Her neighbors on Bush Ave. were her rays of sunshine but nothing brought Helen more joy than her grandchildren whom she loved very much and was very proud of. Helen is survived and will be missed by her loving children: Tim (Lisa) Wearkley & Heidi (Danny) Hudson; her ve beloved grandchildren: Ryan Belanger, Grace Wearkley, Jacob Wearkley, Cole Hudson & Noah Hudson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration honoring the lives of Helen & John that will take place in the Spring where they will be buried together at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Perkinsville. Service details will be posted when nalized.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home in Wayland.

To leave an online condolence, please visit BairdFuneralHomes.com

Gladys Virginia Hartson Weed

October 17, 2022

Gladys Virginia Hartson Weed, age 97 of Webster Crossing, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Monday, October 17, 2022.

Gladys was born on October 29,1924 on Liberty Pole Road in Springwater to the late William & Laura Marie (Long) Hartson II. She grew up working on the farm helping her family.

On August 15, 1945, she married Brenard Weed in North Cohocton; together they celebrated 29 years of marriage before his passing on January 8, 1976. Brenard & Gladys bought their home in 1947 in Webster Crossing where she remained since. Gladys was a postmaster for 27 years and eventually retired on February 1, 1985 from the West Henrietta Post O ce.She then worked at the country store in Conesus for another decade until she was 82.

In addition to her parents and husband, Gladys is predeceased by her children: James, George & Mary Weed; her grandchildren: Tricia Weed, & Robert Ho man; her siblings: Ella Binder, Anson Hartson, Willard Hartson & Arden Hartson.

Gladys is survived by her daughter, Virginia Weed; her grandchildren: Carl Link, Christi Weed-Johnson, Kerrie Weed, Anson Weed, & Bryan Weed; 12 great-grandchildren & 2 great-great-grandchildren; and her sister, Martha Martin.

Gladys was an accomplished woman.In her younger years,she enjoyed playing the violin in school, she loved gardening and sewing, making quilts & afghan blankets, and especially making her daughters their dresses. She also enjoyed camping and traveling. She belonged to the United Methodist Church in Webster Crossing where she spent much of her time, the Ladies Auxiliary Post 1779 in Conesus, was a member and former president of the U.S.Postmasters Association,and the Springwater-Webster Crossing Historical Society. She also taught Sunday School, youth fellowship, and bible school. In 2005, Gladys was named “Senior Citizen of the Year.”

Family & friends called from 1pm - 2pm on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the Webster Crossing United Methodist Church, 7230 NY-15,Springwater,NY 14560,where funeral services were held at 2pm with Rev. Dorothy Hotchkiss o ciating; burial followed in Erwin Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wayland.

To leave an online condolence, please visit BairdFuneralHomes.com

October is Anti-Bullying Month

Parents go to great lengths to protect their children.

Keeping a watchful eye is a great way to protect kids when they're around the house, but parents may need to look for more subtle signs to determine if their children are being mistreated when they leave home.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services notes that roughly 20 percent of students between the ages of 12 and 18 experience bullying nationwide. Parents might once have written off bullying as part of growing up, but research has long since indicated that bullying can be very harmful to youngsters. The DHHS notes that research indicates that persistent bullying can lead to or exacerbate feelings of isolation, rejection, exclusion, and despair. Children who are persistently bullied also may experience new or worsening feelings of anxiety and depression.

Parents can play a vital role in preventing bullying. Much of that role involves parents educating themselves about bullying, including what it is and what it's not and what are some warning signs that a child is involved in bullying.

What is bullying?

The DHHS website Stopbullying.gov defines bullying as unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived imbalance of power. Bullying behavior is repeated or has the potential to be repeated over time. The imbalance of power associated with bullying involves the children who bully using some semblance of power they have over the children they're bullying to harm or control those youngsters. Their power may be physical strength, access to embarrassing information or popularity.

What isn't bullying?

Various types of aggressive behavior have the potential to be harmful, but they do not fall under the umbrella of bullying.

For example, Stopbullying.gov notes that children between the ages of three and five are learning how to coexist with one another, including how to share and cooperate. Children in these age groups may be aggressive if they don't get what they want, but their actions in such instances do not constitute bullying. More information about potentially harmful, non-bullying behaviors is available at Stopbullying.gov.

Educate Yourself and Your Children

What are some signs a child is being bullied?

The DHHS notes that not all children who are being bullied exhibit warning signs. In addition, some signs might be more subtle than others. But some potential indicators that a child is being bullied include:

• Unexplainable injuries

• Lost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics, or jewelry

• Frequent headaches or stomach aches, feeling sick or faking illness

• Changes in eating habits, like suddenly skipping meals or binge eating. For example, children who are being bullied may come home from school hungry because they did not eat lunch.

• Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares

• Declining grades, loss of interest in schoolwork, or not wanting to go to school

• Sudden loss of friends or avoidance of social situations

• Feelings of helplessness or decreased self esteem

• Self-destructive behaviors such as running away from home, harming themselves, or talking about suicide

What are some signs a child is bullying other children?

Parents also should be on the lookout for signs their children are bullying other youngsters. Such signs include:

• Kids get into physical or verbal altercations

• Children have friends who bully others

• Increasingly aggressive behavior

• Frequent trips to the principal's office or to detention

• Kids have extra money or new belongings but cannot explain how they got the cash or items

• Kids blame others for their problems

• An unwillingness to accept responsibility for their actions

• Kids are competitive and worry about their reputation or popularity

Parents have a vital role to play in preventing bullying so all youngsters feel safe and sound inside and outside of school.

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By Sam Mazzotta

Solving a Litter Box Mystery

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m responding to your recent column about the kitten who won’t litter train. I’ve had kitties for over 50 years. e only time one of my kittens had trouble using the litter box, I made sure to watch him the next time he started sni ng around. It turned out that the sides of the litter box were too high! I replaced it with a litter box that had lower sides and it solved the problem. Love your column! -- Linda P., Williamson, New York

DEAR LINDA: ank you for the advice! Cats are experts at hiding their problems, and it can be di cult to see if a training issue is something to do with behavior, health problems or something else.

Your advice to observe the kitten closely, without interfering as it goes about its business, is perfect. If you’ve got time to follow a kitten around the house from a distance, that’s great. Of course, many of us are busy or have to leave the house for most of the day for work. One way to get around that is to use an indoor security camera -- one of the small cameras available for purchase online like a Blink or a SimpliSafe -- and point it at the litter box. You can observe activity around the box while you’re away (or in another room).

In this instance, the sides of the box were simply too high! A quick x got the kitten back on track.

Now, what if you observe something else, like the kitten showing distress just before it pees or poops? Or interference from another kitten or cat? Contact your veterinarian for advice, a checkup if needed, and an action plan to solve the litter box mystery.

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

(c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

NOW HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

* Halloween can be a spooky good time for children and adults alike, but the cost of costumes can be downright scary. When I was a child, my brother and I dressed as a pirate and a gypsy, respectively, for several years, as they were costumes that could be put together using things you might find around the house. This week, a focus on inexpensive or FREE Halloween costumes. Happy Halloween!

* Most anyone can come up with a ghost costume (basically, a white sheet with eyes cut out and cut off at the bottom so it’s not too long). How about dressing up that ghost with costume jewelry and makeup, or a mustache/beard drawn on, with a tie and carrying a briefcase labeled “Scare Corporation”? Use hats or other dress-up accessories to make Dr. Ghost or Officer Ghost. The possibilities are endless.

* A basic scarecrow needs only a flannel shirt, a pair of jeans and socks, a floppy hat and some straw. Stuff wadded-up plastic bags into shirt or pants to fill, then use rubber bands to secure straw at the cuffs. Paint on a funny face. (Thanks J.R. in Illinois.)

* Be an over-the-top tourist: A loud Hawaiian-style shirt paired with a pair of shorts, perhaps socks with sandals? Carry a camera on a strap around your neck. Use a small carryon bag as your treat bag, or decorate a paper sack by gluing on squares cut from a map.

* Be Static Cling! Use safety pins to pin a variety of small items to your outfit -- think socks, scarves, even a pair of undies if you dare! Tease hair until it’s standing straight up, and use hairspray to keep it that way.

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Thanks, Canandaigua!

The Canandaigua Rotary Club collects roadside debris along Routes 5 & 20. We seem to be collecting less each pick-up. Of equal importance are those measures taken by this area's homeowners and businesses in keeping their yards, drives, and parking lots free of debris, making for more visually healthy scenery. For your efforts and dedication, we thank each of you!

An Angel of Mercy

Many thanks to Lisa who came to my rescue on Friday. After sitting in the parking lot of a local school watching the sky and listening to the radio, I found my car battery dead when I went to return home. To top it off, my cellphone was dead, too! I am a senior in poor shape but managed to get home where I was able to contact a friend for help. She drove me back to my car. She will

HOMETOWN

Can you read?

Recently, it was the town festival. There were “No Parking” signs all over as well as “No Trespassing” signs. Rude people just parked any place and anywhere they wanted. Signs are up for a reason. You are lucky your vehicle wasn’t towed away at your risk. Wake up, people, and learn to read or maybe get an eye exam. Respect signs. Read before you park. It may save you hassle in the future. Does this mean you? You moved my cones from my driveway, went through my yard and my garden, and knocked my rhubarb patch to the ground. Use the road to go where you are going. We all need to use common sense these days.

So Rude

Why do people have to be so rude? One young guy at a [local business] was working with another young guy, putting things on the shelves. I needed gas. He came over, got right in my face and said, “What an [obscenity].” While I was driving (I was tired.), some guy yelled out, “What an old [obscenity]” Then, to top it off, I was visiting a therapist, and in the lobby, a stranger said (loudly and with lots of people around), “You’re worthless!” I felt even sadder. This is the new trend.

Handicap Parking for a Reason

To the person who ranted about handicap parking abuse: I agree that there is an element of abuse with the use of handicap parking permits. However, not all people who have a disability that qualifies for special parking are elderly. Just because someone is younger, it does not mean that they aren’t disabled. Plus, not all disabilities are visible to the naked eye. Someone may have a mobility issue that requires extra space to enter or exit their vehicle. A woman may be pregnant and having a difficult pregnancy, and under doctor’s orders, needs to limit walking long distances. As for the people wearing a nametag for work and parking in a handicap spot, people with disabilities often work a part-time job. You never know what a person is going through, and not all physical disabilities are visually obvious. So, don’t judge when you haven’t a clue about the person you are judging. Show some kindness and understanding, instead of assuming the worst about someone!

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Livingston County Highway Department is accepting applications for Automotive Mechanic

Job description, minimum quali cations and Livingston County Application for Employment available at www.livingstoncounty.us and are to be submitted to:

Livingston County Human Resources Room 206

Livingston County Government Center 6 Court Street Geneseo, NY 14454

Questions may be directed to: Jason Wolfanger, Highway Superintendent, 585-243-6701.

Livingston County is an Equal Opportunity/A rmative Action Employer.

DID YOU KNOW?

Nursing is one of the fastest-growing and longest-running occupations in the United States and Canada. The New England Hospital for Women and Children, established in 1862, was the first nursing school in the United States. The first formal nursing training program in Canada was established in 1874 at the General and Marine Hospital in St. Catharines, Ontario. The American Nurses Association was started in 1898. The CanadianNurses’Association,formerlytheCanadianNationalAssociation of Trained Nurses, was developed in 1907. These associations are national professional associations representing the hundreds of thousands of nurses across the country and are instrumental in legislative policy and the influences of health care on nursing professionals today.

NAPLES CENTRAL SCHOOL

is looking to ll the following positions:

ONE FULL-TIME CLEANER - Hours are as follows: Sunday from 12:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and Monday through ursday from 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Work hours include ½ hour unpaid lunch). Minimum Quali cations: Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent; Ability to follow directions; Ability to work well with others; Ability to work independently. Bene ts include Health Insurance. is is routine manual work requiring e cient and economical performance of cleaning and maintenance operations for buildings, grounds, and equipment.

ONE SCHOOL BUS MONITOR - 2.5 hrs/day; 10 months/ year; Split schedule - 6:45 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. AND 2:10 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.; Minimum Quali cations: Good Physical Condition; A desire to work with children; e ability to follow directions and work well with others; Possess a high school diploma or equivalent; and Meet 19A training requirements. Applications and information are available on the Naples Central School website at http://www.naplescsd.org. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022

York Central School has the following openings:

Elementary School Principal General Education Teacher (K-6) Special Education Teacher (6-12) Technology Support Assistant Cafeteria Monitor

More Information and Application procedure available: www.yorkcsd.org

ADDITIONAL SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS: Teachers (Certi ed and Uncerti ed)

RNs & LPNs • Food Service Workers

Interviews upon receipt of application. Deadline: Continual Recruitment

Send cover letter, resume, and application to: York Central School

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VOCATIONAL SCHOOLING CAN PAVE THE WAY TO HIGH-PAYING JOBS

Many students believe that the next natural step after graduating from high school is to go off to college. Secondary education has become such a common transition that many parents begin saving for college tuition as soon as their children are born. Although college can be the next chapter in a student’s education, many teenagers still choose to attend trade school.

Television personality Mike Rowe says the country is in the midst of a skilled labor shortage because workers lack the necessary training to fill the hundreds of thousands of available jobs. Lack of information may drive the notion that trade jobs are nothing more than a backup plan if college doesn’t pan out. However, by realizing that trade jobs, along with short-term vocational training, is a smart investment - and eventually a lucrative career choice - attitudes about trade schools and laborintensive jobs may shift.

A great number of college graduates enter the workforce with degrees that may not help them land jobs. And these students typically carry thousands of dollars in tuition debt. Many college grads are underemployed and working in jobs that aren’t even in their fields of study. Career and technical schools help students develop specialized skills that make graduates immediately marketable in their chosen fields, and trade salaries can be very competitive.

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Full-Time School Bus Driver

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Turkey, Vegetable & Oat Mini-Meatloaves with Marinara Sauce Serves 6

Expeller-pressed canola oil spray

1 8-ounce package crimini (baby bella) mushrooms (about 21/2 cups)

1 small yellow onion, cut into eighths

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon extra-virgin oil

1 cup dry rolled oats

2 large eggs

1 pound lean ground turkey (or beef or bison)

13/4 cups pasta sauce, divided

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 375 F. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking pan or 6 mini loaf pans with spray. Pulse mushrooms in a food processor until finely chopped and add them to a large bowl. Repeat with onion and garlic.

Place a large frying pan over medium heat and add oil. When oil is shimmering, add vegetables and sauté for 7 minutes or until water releases and evaporates completely, lowering the heat as necessary. Set aside.

Process the oats until they are of a fine consistency. Whisk the eggs in the bowl used for the vegetables. Add processed oats, turkey, 3/4 cup of pasta sauce, cooked vegetables, vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and stir together with a fork until blended.

Scoop the mixture into 6 mounds on the pan or into each mini-loaf pan, about 3/4 cup each. Shape each mound into a 4 x 2-inch loaf. Spread remaining 1 cup of pasta sauce on top of the loaves, distributing evenly. Bake on middle rack for 25 minutes, turning pan midway through cooking, until loaves are firm or a thermometer inserted in the middle reads at least 165 F. Allow loaves to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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