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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reports that mushrooms contain about 15 vitamins and minerals, including folate magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6,and zinc.Mushrooms also are low in calories and rich in antioxidants, which can help to lower risk for inflammation.
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Thanksgiving Deadlines
Canal Path: Mon., Nov 25 at 3pm
Monroe East: Mon., Nov 25 at 5pm
Eastway: Tues., Nov. 26 at 10am
Rush-Henrietta, Canandaigua & 4 County Papers: Tues., Nov 26 at Noon
Batavia, Oatka & Dansville: Tues., Nov 26 at 2pm
Tri-County: Tues., Nov 26 at 4pm
Livingston: Tues., Nov 26 at 5pm
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Your Friends At Ken Barrett Chevrolet Cadillac
229 W. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 344-1000
Your Friends At Bubba’s Landscape 81 Lake Street LeRoy, NY 14482 (585) 768-6578
Your Friends At Batavia Automotive
50 Liberty St. Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 344-7171
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200 E. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 343-2086
Your Friends At Batavia Bootery
210 E. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 219-4581
Your Friends At William Kent Inc.
8369 Richmond Rd. Stafford, New York 14143 (585) 343-5449
Your Friends At Nancy Crocker Empire Realty Group
7133 West Main Road LeRoy, NY 14482 (585) 314-7982
Your Friends At Toyota of Batavia
3899 W. Main St. Rd. Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 344-4141
Your Friends At Oatka Milk Products, LLC
4815 Ellicott Street Rd. Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 343-0536
With Abundant Thanks
Friends and neighbors like all of you fill Thanksgiving with so much joy and so many reasons to be grateful. We feel blessed to be part of such a close-knit community, and we can’t think of a more wonderful place to have our home and business. We hope this Thanksgiving brings peace to your life, food to your table, warmth to your home and love to your heart!
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Your Friends At Rose Garden Bowl & Viking Valhalla Restaurant 21 Buffalo Rd., Bergen (585) 494-9900
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From our team to you, we extend heartfelt anksgiving wishes filled with joy, gratitude, and the simple pleasures of the season.
Your Friends At Partyka Farms
1420 Cnty. Line Rd. (Rt. 272) Kendall, New York 14476 (585) 659-9131
Your Friends At Rylee’s Diner
120 Phoenix Mills Plaza Victor, NY (585) 398-7475
Your Friends At Glass Doctor 5330 North Street Canandaigua, NY (585) 398-0064
Your Friends At T.Spex Eyewear
2580 State Route 21 Canandaigua, NY 14424 (585) 577-SPEX
Your Friends At Upstate Farms
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Ag Park Dr., W. Batavia (585) 300-0960
Main St., Mt. Morris (585) 658-1083
Your Friends At Cinquino’s Pizza 314 Ellicott St. Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 343-2447
Your Friends At Crown Jewelry 142 South Main Street Canandaigua (585) 394-3115
Your Friends At Eagle
2645 County Road 22 Canandaigua, NY (585) 396-1160
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400 S. Jackson St. Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 343-6280
Your Friends At LAPP Insulators, LLC
130 Gilbert Street LeRoy, New York 14482 (585) 768-6221
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From our team to you, we extend heartfelt anksgiving wishes filled with joy, gratitude, and the simple pleasures of the season. Your Friends At Davis Countryside Meadows & BW’S Restaurant 11070 Perry Rd., Pavilion (585) 584-8450 • (585) 584-8390
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Lake St., LeRoy (585) 301-8346
Your Friends At Curtin Family Farmstand
4194 Lima Road Geneseo, NY (585) 746-8906
Your Friends At Quinby Park Apartments
1030 Shoecraft Rd. Webster, NY (585) 671-1450
Your Friends At Doodle Bugs Children’s Learning Academy
7383 State Route 96, Victor (585) 742-1200
THE PERFECT TREE!
Pleasant Valley Tree Farm
Pleasant Valley Tree Farm
Christmas Trees • Choose & Cut
Open: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Nov. 29th - Dec. 15th • 9am-5pm
Quality Trees at Reasonable Prices
Tom & Cindy Smith
8668 Mattoon Rd. • Cohocton, NY • 607-329-8824
Follow the signs • Between Wayland and Hornell
CHRISTMAS TREE TIPS AND TRICKS
Keep trees away from as many heat sources as possible and away from direct sunlight to prolong longevity.
Make a day of it…
Shopping locally benefits your community!
Starting Sat., Nov. 23rd through end of Christmas Day!
Cut Trees Available: Douglas Fir, Balsam Fir, Concolor Fir, Fraser Fir and Grand Fir
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Alexander Christmas Tree Farm Closed for The 2024 Season
In loving memory of Rosemary E. Alexander (1926-2024), Alexander Christmas Tree Farm will be closed for the 2024 season.
Rosie was the heart and soul of our farm, dedicating herself to every aspect of its operation-from clearing the land for the first planting in 1970 to managing the annual tree care and grounds upkeep. In addition to her career as a successful magazine editor (retired: 1989), Rosie played many roles at the farm: bookkeeper, accountant, purchasing agent, store manager, and expert wreath maker. She was also a beloved Sunday school teacher, mother, and wife to Frank, her husband of 59 years.
As we remember Rosie and the remarkable legacy she le behind, we thank YOU for your support and understanding during this time. Rosie was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
We look forward to welcoming you back in future seasons as we continue traditions she so dearly cherished.
GUIDE TO PROPER TREE PRUNING
Trees may require pruning for a variety reasons. Storms may have damaged branches, necessitating a pruning. In other instances, trees may have outgrown their yards, overpowering the landscape. Autumn and winter, when trees largely go dormant and fallen leaves make it easier to see the branches beneath, may be prime times to prune.
Pruning during the dormant period also minimizes sap loss and stress to the tree, and can help cut down on the growth of fungi. In addition, insects are less likely to be problematic during the colder months of the year.
Martin Kimmel, Owner
3265 County Rte. 36 Wayland, NY 14572 585-402-1579 kimmelexcavatingllc@yahoo.com
Stonerock Tree, LLC
or e-mail stonerocktreellc@gmail.com Tree removal, pruning, stump grinding and emergency services. We also assist with tree preservation. Professional, reliable and honest service you can count on. Serving Western New York and the Finger Lakes Region.
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Ask an electrician to inspect your exterior outlets and circuits. Ground fault circuit interruptor (GFCI) outlets are designed to prevent electric shocks and reduce the risk of electrical fires.Most areas now require new homes be built exclusively with GFCIs, which are recognizable because they feature two buttons between the outlets. But older homes may not be equipped with GFCIs, particularly with exterior outlets. GFCI installation is not an especially expensive job, so homeowners should ask an electrician to inspect their interior and exterior outlets and replace non-GFCIs with GFCIs.
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Dangerous E-Bike Riders
I left my wallet/phone in a cart at Henrietta Wegmans. When I realized it, I went into major panic mode! I drove back to Wegmans, nearly hyperventilating. At the Customer Service Desk, I saw it on their back counter, and we were reunited. I can’t even explain the relief I felt. To the person who turned it in - you are the best that ever lived!! You probably can imagine how panicked I was. I wish I could give you a big hug!! Thank you, thank you, thank you SOOO much!! God bless you!
Lately, I’ve come close to hitting e-bike riders riding on the wrong side of the road, in the dark, without lights and going way too fast. Bikes in their purest form are designed to help the rider get an assist going up hills. Some e-bikes are nothing more than simple motorcycles going way too fast and, in this case, riding on the wrong side of the road. You are a danger to yourself and others.
Help the Reindeer and The Birds
Simple act of kindness
Thank you to the gentleman who stopped November 14 on Summers Street, Livonia to check on my welfare. I had just given blood and felt faint which prompted me to sit down on the ground. His kindness and concern warmed my heart and reminded why I love small town people. A simple act of kindness changes everything!
Around this time of year there is a craft project often done with young kids to make reindeer food. This mix of seed, grains and glitter is sprinkled outside to feed Santa’s reindeer. It is mostly eaten by birds and other wild animals. Adding glitter to this food endangers the life of animals. The chemicals in glitter can damage immune and reproductive systems. Also, most glitter is made from PET plastic. It can break down and release chemicals that disrupt animal hormones. When making reindeer food, please leave out this toxic ingredient and make a product that is safe for all. Your kids won’t miss the glitter and you’ll be helping out wildlife.
* Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of peanut butter getting stuck to the roof of your mouth.
Online POLL
After the Nov 17th Buffalo game, the Associated Press reports, “Josh Allen came out of his cage... He’s gone out there and silenced critics and detractors with one impressive effort after another this season.” Allen and McDermott downplayed it as just Week 11, “This is not the finish line.” With seven weeks left, what do you think about Buffalo now?
- It’s not all about Allen, but they’re now heading toward the Big Game. - I never lost confidence in their projection.
- This was a surprising week. - I don’t follow football.
Poll ends 11-25-24
Poll ended 11-19-2024
Veterans Day falls on 11/11 to recognize the end of “the war to end all wars” (WWII fighting between the Allied nations and Germany ceased on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, and has been observed since 1919, and returned to 11/11 in 1978) How do you observe the holiday?
5.9% Public ceremonies and official duties
11.8% Read/reflect on history
41.2% Connect with veterans in my life
29.4% All of the above
11.8% None of the above
We love hearing from you! Vote and make your voice heard when you visit www.gvpennysaver.com!
THE VINCENT HOUSE LUMINARIA EVENT
Lights of PEACE & HOPE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21ST
LIGHTING 6PM TO 8PM
BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE 7PM
Springwater Nazarene Church
8498 Indian Valley Rd., Springwater
Come view luminaries purchased in honor or memory of loved ones, reflect, remember and hope! All are welcome at the service, a time for acknowledging loss of any kind during the holidays and finding hope.
$10.00/each luminaria or $100.00 for 12.
Additional donation:
NAME PURCHASED BY
EMAIL or PHONE
**Orders must be received by December 7th
Questions call: 585-728-2427 or Email: vhvolunteer@frontier.com
In honor of In memory of Check one
MAIL FORM & PAYMENT TO: THE VINCENT HOUSE, 310 SECOND AVE., PO BOX 566, WAYLAND, NY 14572
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ATTACH EXTRA PAGES FOR MORE THAN ONE CANDLE ORDER INDICATING THEIR NAME AND IN MEMORY OR HONOR OF
* PLEASE FEEL FREE TO TAKE YOUR LUMINARIES HOME WITH YOU THAT NIGHT *
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.
Kids’ Coloring Contest
TOP-SELLING GIFTS FROM YEARS PAST
1997: Tamagotchi made its appearance and became a premiere virtual “pet.” Industry insiders estimate that, at the height of its popularity, 15 Tamagotchis sold every minute across North America.
Level: Intermediate
Penny Saver
Jäger is a 3 year old, 80 pound, almost completely blind dog, but would never let you know he couldn’t see the way he hikes and plays with his toddlers outside. He is ready to cuddle on the cozy and be cozy all season.
Send us a photo and a write-up to be featured. Submit online at gvpennysaver.com - Share With Us. Or, mail to: PO Box 340, Avon, NY 14414. Published at discretion of GVPS.
PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Marzotta
KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAYS
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Last anksgiving, we had the scare of our life. Our little dog “Mamie” jumped onto the counter and ate a huge amount of the stuffing that I had just scooped out of the turkey! She got sick almost immediately and threw up, but because she kept drooling a erward I rushed her to an emergency vet. Mamie spent a few days at the vet getting supportive care because the ingredients in the stuffing affected her so badly. She’s completely recovered now, but please warn your readers to keep pets away from the kitchen and dining room during holiday festivities. -- Paul and Diane G., Norwood, Massachusetts
DEAR PAUL & DIANE: I am so relieved to hear that Mamie is OK! As you noted, many of the delicious, rich foods we eat during anksgiving and Christmas contain ingredients that are poisonous to dogs and cats. Onions are one culprit, but garlic, avocados, grapes (and raisins), macadamia nuts and chocolate can also cause serious illness and death if ingested. Foods or candies sweetened with xylitol can be deadly to pets. Alcohol and caffeine can also sicken them.
While preparing the feast, keep pets out of the kitchen. When guests arrive and you begin to serve treats and drinks, that’s the time to sequester your pets for the duration. Place them in a quiet room with water, treats and their favorite toys. is keeps them calm and allows you to focus on your guests. It also prevents them from getting into foods that could harm them.
Finally, for pet owners who think, “My big dog ate a chocolate bar once and it didn’t hurt him at all” -- it’s a bad idea to assume that your dog isn’t at risk because they got through an earlier scare unscathed. Protect your pets this holiday season, and enjoy many more to come.
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.
active senior living
Here’s A Tip
BYLINE: By JoAnn Derson
* Need a quick batch of cookies? Keep a box mix of cake on hand. Instead of the listed ingredients, add two eggs and a half-cup of oil to the mix. Mix and shape, then bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. ey are really good, and you can get pretty creative.
* Inexpensive gi idea: A cute holiday coffee mug with a bar of chocolate, a packet of hot cocoa or instant coffee, a peppermint stick and a holiday pick. Place inside a gallon-size zipper-top bag, tie with a ribbon, then trim off the zipper-top, leaving just the plastic. Looks nice.
* Instead of going out and buying extra items to have on hand for guests, just borrow from your neighbors. Extra towels, place settings, silverware, kitchen appliances: It’s a pretty good bet that someone on your street has it for you to borrow. If you don’t know your neighbors well enough to ask, maybe you should start planning a get-to-knowyou party right now.
Hocus Focus
BY HENRY BOLTINOFF
GIFT SETS ARRIVING WEEKLY Open Thanksgiving 9:30am-2pm Mon.-Wed. 10am-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 10am-8pm
Crystal Head Black Onyx
w/shot glasses
Twisted Shotz 8, 15, & 30 pak
Jack Daniels Fire w/ shot glasses
Jack Daniels Honey w/ glasses
Crown Royal w/ glasses
Kahlua w/ mug
Jack Daniels Single Barrel w/ snifter glass
Tequila Rose w/ glass cup
Disaronno Cream w/glass
Rum Chata Peppermint Bark
Midnight Moonshine 1.75 box
Jack Daniels Winter Jack
Jack Daniels Sinatra
Johnnie Walker Blue w/ glasses
Crystal Head 1.75 ltr
Grand Mayan Tequila Decanter
Clase Azul Tequila
Crown Royal 18 years
Titos w/ sweaters
Woodford Reserve Bourbon w/ glasses
Evan Williams Egg Nog
WAYLAND
Evan Williams Peppermint
White Chocolate Egg Nog
Citadelle Gin w/ glass
Shanky’s Whip w/ 4 glasses
Rum Chata w/ mug
Casamigos w/ coasters
Patron Tequila w/ glasses
Blue Chair Bay 3 pack
Pallini 3 pack liqueur
Skrewball Eggnog
Midnight Moonshine Candy Canes
Liquor & Wines
ank You from Cohocton Sports Booster
Club
To all of you who came out and supported our concession stand.
To our dedicated volunteers who work every day/night during our season.
To Wayland Cohocton Central School (WCCS) Soccer, Football, and Jr. Football teams and all local schools that used our fields to play on.
To Cory Marks Farm, for donating over 5,000 pounds of washed and bagged potatoes for our World Famous French Fries.
To Meyers Farms who previously donated potatoes.
To all past volunteers that kept this concession stand going for over 40 years.
Your support helped us provide donations to many local organizations including:
WCCS Boys Track, WCCS Jr Track, WCCS Baseball, WCCS wrestling, WCCS Drama Club, WCCS Girls Basketball boosters, WCCS X-Country team, WCCS Holiday Helpers, WCCS Grad Bash, WCCS JR Eagles, WCCS Wall of Fame, WCCS Pre-School end of year Lunch celebration, Cohocton Historical Society, Cohocton Food Pantry, Cohocton American Legion Post 805, Vincent House, Cohocton Operation Santa, St Jude Bike-a-thon, Cohocton Development Corp (CDC), SAL Post 805 Lifeline, Footin’ it for Family Cancer Walk, Section V Baseball breakfast, Free bike give-away at Fall Foliage Festival, National Warplane Museum, CVAS, Trick or Trunk Cohocton American Legion, and many more.
We can give back because you supported our concession stand. We do this to give back to the community. And we do this because ..... It’s all for the kids.
Turkey Roulade with Cranberry Chutney Serves 6
1 sheet puff pastry
1 pound turkey meat from turkey breast and/or thigh meat, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 eggs
1⁄2 cup chicken stock
1⁄4 cup Marsala
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Unbleached all-purpose flour, for the pastry
1⁄2 cup celery sliced on diagonal
1⁄2 cup sliced button mushrooms
1⁄2 cup Cranberry Chutney, plus more for serving Fresh parsley sprigs for garnish
1. Following the instructions on the package, thaw the puff pastry. This will take 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the type of pastry. You should be able to unfold it without it breaking. Set aside.
2. Pulse the turkey in a food processor until it is the consistency of ground beef. Add 2 of the eggs, the chicken stock, the Marsala, and the butter. Pulse again briefly, until just combined.
3. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until it is a 12- or 13-inch square. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the pastry on top.
4. Form the minced turkey mixture into a log and position it down the center of the prepared puff pastry. Make an indentation down the length of the turkey and place the celery, mushrooms, and cranberry chutney along the indentation. Cover the indentation with the meat, forming a log once again.
5. Wrap the puff pastry around the turkey, neatly folding the ends and top together, rolling or tucking the edges together, and pinching to seal any gaps. Make the pastrycovered log as round as possible, like a Yule log — try to avoid a flattened version, like a strudel.
6. Preheat the oven to 450 F.
7. Combine the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl or cup. Stir well until completely mixed. Brush the roulade with the egg wash, being careful to brush every bit of the exposed pastry.
8. Bake for 10 minutes at 450 F, then reduce the heat to 375 F. Continue to bake for 30 to 45 minutes longer, until the pastry has risen and is a toasty, golden color and the turkey has reached an internal temperature of 165 F. Generally speaking, once the pastry has cooked, the meat will be cooked, too. Remove the roulade from the oven. Transfer it to a serving platter, using the parchment paper to help you. Allow to rest for about 10 minutes.
9. Slice and serve, garnishing with theparsleyandservedwithabowl of extra cranberry chutney.
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Doctor Recommends Bisphosphonates Due To High Frax Score
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an active, 5-foot-2-inch, 125-pound, 72-year-old Caucasian woman without a history of known osteoporotic risk factors, other than demographic ones. I exercise daily, eat calcium through food, take 2,000 units of vitamin D, and follow a Mediterranean-style diet.
My last dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan showed a T-score in my spine of -3.3 and a T-score in my hip of -2.7. My Z-scores were 0, and my FRAX score showed a 15.4% overall risk of fracture, with a 4.4% risk of a hip fracture in the next 10 years. Overall, my bone density went down 6.5% for my spine and 5% for my hip, compared to three years earlier.
My primary care physician has recommended starting bisphosphonates. My preference would be to postpone medication for at least a year, while I work with a dietician and a physical therapist to refine my exercise program and try to build bone more effectively. But I also don’t want to take foolish chances with a spine or hip fracture.
DANSVILLE
At my request, I received a referral to a specialist, but I cannot see her for four months.
How accurate are the results of a DXA scan? I have scoliosis from my childhood; could it affect the accuracy of the test results? Would any other imaging, blood or urine tests be appropriate to provide additional information or indicate if there are other causes of bone loss, besides age and gender?
ANSWER: The most important number here is the FRAX score, which combines your clinical risk (age, gender, height and weight, ethnicity, steroid use, smoking, previous fractures, alcohol use, etc.) and your bone density results from your DXA scan to provide an estimate of the overall fracture risk. It also provides an estimate of the most dangerous type of fractures: hip fractures. It’s freely available at frax.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx.
Your results are above the recommended threshold for medication, which is either a total-fracture risk of 20% or a hipfracture risk of 3%. Among the different options, most experts would choose a bisphosphonate drug like alendronate, based on decades of experience and strong data. However, a very low T-score (worse than -3) makes some experts choose a different type of agent -- a PTH analogue like teriparatide. Your scores have dropped a lot quickly, so I definitely recommend treatment. I do understand why you are hesitant. These drugs can cause more harm than good when they are not used correctly, and many of my patients are concerned after reading others’ experiences. But when used properly, generally for three to five years, they are very good at preventing fractures.
Scoliosis can affect the accuracy of DXA tests, but the tests usually underestimate the severity of osteoporosis in people with scoliosis. Furthermore, the fact that both your hip and spine have osteoporosis makes the diagnosis pretty certain. A Z-score of 0 means your bone density is at a level that is expected for your age and sex. This means that a secondary cause is unlikely; however, the T-score still indicates osteoporosis. Four months may seem like a long time, but it’s entirely reasonable to wait on deciding the optimal medication until you see the expert. She is likely to do additional testing and give you more personalized information.
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Lighting displays are one of the many things that help make the holiday season a special time of year. Often awe-inspiring, holiday lighting displays present a perfect opportunity for communities and individuals to showcase their festive sides.
Safetyshouldalwaysbeaprioritywhenstringingholidaylightsbothinside and outside a home. The National Fire Protection Association notes that, between 2009 and 2014, fire departments in the United States responded to an average of 210 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. Lighting displays strung on home exteriors also can pose safety risks if homeowners do not exercise caution. Following some simple safety procedures when decorating with lights can ensure everyone enjoys a safe and happy holiday season.
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Shop small on Saturday, November 30, 2024
Saturday, November 30, 2024 is Small Business Saturday – a day to
prosper.
Take charge of your to-go order: Convenience became the name of the game when ordering food during the pandemic. Curbside pickup service was offered as a safety measure, and many restaurants that never previously offered delivery or takeout started to do so to generate revenue at a time when in-person dining was limited if not disallowed. Some restaurants began offering delivery through apps like Grubhub or Uber Eats, and though that may be convenient for diners, restaurants must pay a fee to utilize those apps. In lieu of ordering through a third party delivery service, consumers can take charge of their to-go orders and pick up the food themselves. That saves restaurants the delivery app surcharge, allowing them to
on the
they sell.
Just after the death of the flowers, And before they are buried in snow,
There comes a festival season, When nature is all aglow— Aglow with a mystical spendour That rivals the brightness of spring,
Aglow with a beauty more tender Than aught which fair summer could bring....
~Emeline B. Smith, “Indian Summer”
The Best Sugar Spice Cookies (cutouts)
Gloria Korth
1C butter
1C sugar
1 Tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 C flour
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
“I’m dreading fall. It is a terrifying season,” he says... “Everything shriveling up and dying.” I don’t know how to answer. Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale. I’ve never thought to be frightened of it.
~Lauren DeStefano, Wither
Cream butter and sugar, add milk and eggs. Mix flour, baking powder, soda, and spices and add to wet mixture. Roll out and cut with cookie cutters. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake for 10 min or until lightly brown at 350 degrees. Remove when done, cool and frost. Note: ese cookies stay so and keep for several weeks. Dough is easy to handle.
Electrolysis by Kristi
Use fine china when serving meals. Thanksgiving provides an opportunity to serve meals on fine china and use the silverware that has gone unused instead of disposable plates and utensils. In addition to adding a touch of elegance to meals, reusable china and silverware is less wasteful than paper plates and plastic utensils. Cloth napkins and other table linens are also more eco-friendly than paper napkins.
Saturday, November 30, 2024 is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. When your dollars stay in your community, you help small businesses thrive and your neighborhood prosper. WINTER ENTERTAINING IDEAS
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Host a “snowed in” party. Spending a day cooped up inside when the roads are covered in snow might not be your idea of fun, but invite a mix of friends and neighbors who live nearby over, and this impromptu party can make the cabin fever disappear. Ask guests to bring one food item or beverage. Light a fire in the fireplace and set out some cozy throw blankets. If possible, invite everyone outdoors to build a snowman.
Shop small on Saturday, November 30, 2024
Saturday, November 30, 2024 is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. When your dollars stay in your community, you help small businesses thrive and your neighborhood prosper.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: “When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.” -- Abraham Joshua Heschel
By Lucie Winborne
Monday, 11/25 to Sunday, 12/01
STRANGE BUT TRUE
* Had Georgie Fletcher of Australia never signed on to play the mobile game “Words With Friends,” her husband, Simon, might be dead. Georgie struck up a friendship via the game’s chat feature with frequent opponent Beth Legler from Missouri. One day, Georgie told Beth that Simon hadn’t been feeling well. Beth relayed his symptoms to her husband Larry, a doctor, who insisted that the Fletchers go to the hospital immediately. A 99% blockage was discovered near his heart, which, left untreated, would have certainly been fatal.
* The process of things being stretched out and torn apart as they enter a black hole is called spaghettification.
* Our senses of taste and smell are cut by 50% and 20%, respectively, during flights, which is why airplane food has never tasted so hot. (“That’s what I’ve been telling you!” said every airplane food chef, ever.) ***
Thought for the Day: “A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” -- Oliver Wendell Holmes
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DID YOU KNOW? Volunteering is a great way for individuals to strengthen their communities, but it also can be a unique way for individuals to improve their own overall happiness. A 2020 study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies examined 70,000 participants, each of whom received surveys that asked questions regarding their volunteering habits and mental health.The study found that, when compared to those who did not volunteer, people who had volunteered in the previous 12 months were more satisfied with their lives and gave their overall health higher ratings. The frequency of giving back to one’s community also may affect just how much volunteering affects mental health. Study participants who volunteered at least once per month rated their mental health even higher than those who volunteered but did so infrequently.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Prattsburgh Wind, LLC
On November 13, 2024, Prattsburgh Wind, LLC (“Prattsburgh Wind”) submitted an application to the New York State Public Service Commission for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity under Section 68 of the Public Service Law (“PSL”), and an application for an Order Approving Financing Pursuant to Section 69 of the PSL. Prattsburgh Wind is requesting an Order to authorize the entity, Prattsburgh Wind, LLC, to own and operate the Prattsburgh Wind Project, a wind electric generating facility in the Towns of Prattsburgh, Avoca, Cohocton, Howard and Wheeler, Steuben County, New York (“Facility”). Prattsburgh Wind also seeks an order providing for lightened regulation. Prattsburgh Wind obtained a Siting Permit on September 24, 2024, pursuant to Article VIII of the New York State Public Service Law from the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (“ORES”), based on an application filed with ORES on September 26, 2022 in a separate proceeding to construct the Prattsburgh Wind Project in the Towns of Prattsburgh, Avoca, Cohocton, Howard and Wheeler, Steuben County, New York (the “Project” or “Facility”).
Prattsburgh Wind, LLC has requested no hearing be required and the petition for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity be determined on the basis of the Petition, attachments thereto and the material provided to ORES in Matter No. 21-00749.
Any person seeking to comment on the Petition for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity should notify in writing, within 10 days of the date of the publication of this Notice, the Secretary of the Public Service Commission at Agency Building 3, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223, of the reasons for the opposition. Any comments should be made by reference to Case Number 24-E-0641.
Spitzbuben
Bill Korth
1 C granulated sugar
1C + 3 tablespoons so shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
2C crushed almonds
3 1/4 C flour
Jam
Knead and mix all ingredients well. Roll thin and cut with cookie cutters. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until lightly brown. Take 1 cookie and spread with jam. Place matching cookie on top and dip in sugar. Note: Bake all cookies first, then fill with jam and dip in sugar. A memorable German cookie. (melt in your mouth sandwiches)
STRANGE BUT TRUE
By Lucie Winborne
* In the early 1800s, a railroad marketer set up a head-on collision between two trains as a publicity stunt. Some 40,000 people came to watch, and the resulting boiler explosion killed three spectators. But ticket sales soared, and railways everywhere staged train crashes right up until the Great Depression.
* One of the weirdest scandals in sports history occurred in 1973 when New York Yankees players Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich decided to trade families -- wives, children, even dogs! After the couples became close friends, Peterson fell in love with Kekich’s wife and vice versa. “It’s a love story. It wasn’t anything dirty,” Peterson told a reporter in 2013. Peterson is still married to the former Mrs. Kekich, but Kekich and the former Mrs. Peterson later split up.
* Pepper spray and tear gas are technically classified as chemical weapons and thus are forbidden in warfare.
* The human body gives off enough heat in 30 minutes to bring a gallon of water to a boil.
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In Hong Kong teahouses, "Western toast" is often
Did you know?
National French Toast Day falls on the day of Thanksgiving. It’s the perfect time to make some French toast and sit and watch the Thanksgiving Day parade with your family before the festivities begin!
Here’s the first thing you need to know
The French do not call this French toast. It’s called “pain perdu,” or “lost bread,” because you can literally use stale bread to make it.
Most experts agree that Fren toast dates back to ancient Rome.
A similar recipe can be found in the book of Apicius from the 5th century BC. The Romans dipped slices of bread in milk (and sometimes eggs) before frying them, and called it “Pan Dulcis.” It's
IMPROVE OVERALL ENDURANCE
Have a good emotional connection. A desire to have a great body may not be enough to motivate you to workout and push harder. If not, think of a better reason to exercise, and it may be the mind over matter you need. Many people find inspiration from family health history risk factors or through the goal of reversing negative health reports from doctors’ offices. These motivating factors will help you press on and push harder.
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. MOVIES: What is the name of the necklace that Rose throws into the sea at the end of “Titanic”?
2. GEOGRAPHY: Where was the ancient city of Carthage located?
3. TELEVISION: What are the names of the FBI agents on “The X-Files”?
4. LITERATURE: Who wrote the short story “The Gift of the Magi”?
5. HISTORY: When was the United Nations organization created?
6. SCIENCE: What is the addictive substance in tobacco?
7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president signed into law the Sherman Antitrust Act?
8. CHEMISTRY: What is the lightest of metallic elements?
9. MYTHOLOGY: What is the name of the half-man, half-bull creature that inhabits the Labyrinth?
Disabilities affect people from all walks of life. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 55 million Americans have a disability of some kind. Of these people, 33 million have a disability that makes it difficult for them to carry out some daily activities. Statistics Canada states that, as of 2012, 13.7 percent of the population age 15 years or older reported having a disability that could impact daily life.
People with disabilities may need assistive devices to reclaim some measure of their independence. For example, millions of people rely on wheelchairs or walking aids to get around. These are called assistive technology and rehabilitative devices, which include tools, equipment or products that can help people with disabilities get around more easily. These devices may be as small as magnifying glasses for reading to as large as wheelchairs.
The National Institutes of Health state that 2.2 million people in the U.S depend on wheelchairs for day-to-day tasks and mobility. More than six million use canes, walkers or crutches to assist with mobility. Assistive devices can be highly effective, but only when they are used properly and safely. Assistive devices should be measured for each user. Many walkers are height-adjustable. The width of a device also is important. A walker or another device that is too wide can affect mobility or require modifications to be made around the home. Weight is another consideration. The device should be lightweight so it can be maneuvered, but also weigh enough to provide enough stability to keep users upright. Users should proceed slowly and favor their stronger sides when relying on canes or walkers. Devices should not be used to climb atop other items like step stools. Children should not be allowed to play with or ride on assistive devices. If there are safety belts or locks on any assistive technology,theyshouldbeputinplacebeforeusetopreventfurtherinjury.
HEALTH CARE SCREENINGS FOR MEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 39
Testicular cancer: The National Cancer Institute reports that testicular cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 34. The USNLM advises against testicular self-exams, so young men should discuss testicular cancer screenings with their physicians, especially if they notice any changes in the size or shape of their testicles.
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF BEING IN NATURE
Nature and vitamin D - The potential health benefits of vitamin D are increasingly drawing the attention of medical researchers, and for good reason. According to the Harvard Medical School, recent research has suggested that vitamin D may offer added protection against conditions such as osteoporosis, cancer, heart attack, stroke, and depression. Exposure to sunshine can help the body generate vitamin D, thus providing further reason to spend time in nature.
DID YOU KNOW?
According to the World Health Organization, tobacco kills up to half its users, annually killing roughly six million people each year. The WHO notes that more thanfivemillionofthosedeathsare the result of direct tobacco use, while more than 600,000 deaths can be attributed to non-smokers being exposed to secondhand smoke. While many in the United States may understand the threat that smoking poses to their overall health, the WHO notes that studies indicate knowledge about the specifichealthrisksoftobaccouse is not widespread. A 2009 survey of smokers in China found that less than 40 percent of smokers knew that smoking tobacco causes coronary heart disease, while only 27 percent were aware of the link between smoking and stroke. It’s also important that smokers recognize that cigarettes once characterized as “light” or “low tar” are not healthier than more traditional cigarettes. While the US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of such terms in cigarette sales within the United States, smokers traveling or living overseas should be mindful that other countries may not operate under such restrictions. In addition, the American Cancer Society notes that there is no proof that cigarettes sold as “all natural” and marketed as having no chemicals or additives are any safer than traditional cigarettes and that the best way for men, women and children to avoid the dangers of tobacco is to never smoke or to quit immediately.
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Livingston County Highway Department
is accepting applications for:
Shop Manager
2024 Rate: $33.09 - $39.60/hour
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, AFLAC, VSP- Eye Care, deferred compensation
Job description, updated minimum qualifications and Livingston County Application for Employment available at:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livingstoncounty
Livingston County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Questions may be directed to:
Jason Wolfanger, Highway Superintendent (585) 243-6701
Vogel Law Office, P.C. Law Office Opening
I am looking to hire a full-time legal secretary/legal assistant. Must have good typing skills. Law office experience is helpful but not required. Must be vaccinated against COVID. Please email a current resume to both: jwvogel@jwvogellaw.com and beckiemgilman@gmail.com fax to 585-335-7337, or mail to/drop off at 125 Main Street, Dansville, NY 14437
Livingston County Highway Department
is accepting applications for:
Welder Fabricator
2024 Rate: $27.43 - $33.06/hour
Motor Equipment Operator I
2024 Rate: $23.00 - $27.50/hour
Automotive Mechanic
2024 Rate: $27.43 - $33.06/hour
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, AFLAC, VSP- Eye Care, deferred compensation
Job description and Livingston County Application for Employment available at: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livingstoncounty
Questions may be directed to: Jason Wolfanger, Highway Superintendent (585) 243-6701
Livingston County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
When leaving a job, it is important that professionals exhibit a certain measure of grace and etiquette. Leaving a job with dignity and mutual respect can benefit professionals in the short- and long-term.
CHARRED GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON VERBENA PESTO
Serves 2 to 4
Green Beans
11/2 pounds slender green beans
2 teaspoons olive oil
Lemon Verbena Pesto
1 cup fresh lemon verbena leaves (substitutefreshlemonbalmleaves)
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4cuppinenutsorEnglishwalnuts
1/2 cup olive oil
Fine kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Prepare a hot fire in your grill.
Toss the beans with olive oil and place in a perforated grill basket or wok set on a baking sheet.
For the Lemon Verbena Pesto, combine the lemon verbena, garlic, cheese, and nuts in a food processor and pulse to puree. Slowly add the olive oil with the processor running until the mixture thickens and emulsifies, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. The pesto willkeepintherefrigeratorfor7to 10 days, or it may be frozen for up to 3 months.
Place the grill wok or basket directly over the fire and stir-grill, tossing the beans with wooden paddles or grill spatulas until crisp-tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the grilled beans to a large bowl and toss with about 1/4 cup of the Lemon Verbena Pesto or to taste.
AVOID FINANCIAL PERIL AFTER A JOB LOSS
Losing a job can be devastating. Even in a strong market, companies can go out of business or reduce payroll. Being let go can initially tug at one’s pride, and after a layoff sets in,it may cause individuals to start worrying for their financial futures.While many people can survive and may even enjoy a few weeks of rest and relaxation after a job loss, financial concerns may surface soon thereafter. A 2017 GOBankingRates survey found that more than half of American adults have less than $1,000 in their savings accounts. Financial planners typically advise people to have at least three month’s worth of earnings socked away for emergency situations, like a medical issue or a job loss. Even though the survey also found more than a quarter (27 percent) of respondents have $10,000 or more saved, that might not be enough to survive a job loss for six months or more.
A job loss can come as a shock. However, with level-headedness and smart planning, many people can avoid dire financial situations in the wake of a layoff.
Avoca Central School is hiring bus drivers!
We’re hiring talented, family-oriented people to work with us! Minimum qualifications:
• Valid NYS Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B w/P&S endorsements.
• Must comply with required Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• Must pass fingerprint background check & 19A physical exam.
We train on our buses to obtain your CDL license. We pay for all testing to get you up and driving!
Bus Driver Starting Rate $26/Hour
Apply online at: https://avocacsd.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities Call 607-566-3000 x3300 for information
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WOMEN AND STEM
The number of women entering the professional fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is slowly growing around the world, but there is still a sizable gender gap in these professions. According to the College Board, which produces many standardized tests, only 27 percent of all students taking the AP Computer Science exam in the United Sciencearewomen.Similarly,just 18 percent of American computerscience degrees are attained by females. However, this is not the case elsewhere in the world. A paper by Gijsbert Stoet and David Geary published in Psychological Science noted that women who live in countries with traditionally higher gender inequality tend to choose STEM professions more readily. Algeria, for example, has one of the highest ratios of women in STEM professions, at 41 percent. Stoet and Geary surmise that women in these countries may be choosing careers with the strongest path to financial independence.
BY GENESEE VALLEY PENNY SAVER
According to a U.S. Department of Education report, students studying science or math in collegehaveahigheremployment rate and salary than other majors after graduation. STEM majors typically earn an average of $15,500 more annually than nonSTEM majors. Engineering and engineering technology tends to pay the most. Women eager to secure competitive, stable and well-paying jobs should carefully consider the opportunities available to them in STEM fields.
