Eastway Edition - Genesee Valley Penny Saver 12-24-2021

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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel * On Dec. 26, 1966, Jimi Hendrix writes the lyrics to “Purple Haze,” the song that would give him his breakthrough hit. Rolling Stone magazine would later name “Purple Haze” one of the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time.

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Deck the halls and trim the tree, wrap the gifts and share the glee.

The holidays are in full swing and on our list is one last thing: A note of thanks and our warm wishes too for peace, joy and friendship to last the year through!

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This is Penelope. She’s 4 years old, and her favorite pass times are taking naps in the sun and bird watching. She’s very spoiled and wouldn’t have it any other way.

Send us a photo and brief write-up of your pet and we’ll feature it. Email to: sales@gvpennysaver.com or mail to: P.O. Box 340; Avon, NY 14414. Pets will be published at discretion of GVPS.

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Educators and Caregivers Educators and caregivers, which includes teachers, babysitters and daycare staff, do a lot for children. Their efforts should be recognized during the holiday season. School systems and daycare facilities may have rules in place governing which items staff can accept, so inquire about such policies in advance of the holiday season. When gifting babysitters, make sure gifts are age-appropriate. If a babysitter is a minor, cash may make for the best gift. For teachers and daycare workers, consider a gift certificate to a well-regarded local eatery or a school supplies store, as many teachers purchase classroom supplies with their own money.

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STATISTICS SHOW JUST HOW BIG SMALL BUSINESS IS Small businesses have such a big impact on their communities, and the world at large, that it might be time to reconsider refering to them as “small.”

According to the World Bank, small businesses have a major impact on the world economy, especially in emerging countries. In such nations, small and medium enterprises contribute up to 60 percent of total employment and up to 40 percent of national income.

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Can you decorate the Christmas tree?

Fill it up with your favorite ornaments, garland, and twinkling lights. Make sure you add a tree topper to complete your very own beautiful tree!

Christmas Fact!

The use of the term ‘Xmas’ dates back to the 16th century. The ‘X’ in the word Xmas comes from the ancient Greek language.

In Greek, Christ begins with the letter X. So, Xmas simply means Christmas.

Kwanzaa Fact!

The number 7 is a key factor within Kwanzaa. There are 7 Principles and 7 Primary Symbols that emphasize a unique set of values and ideals during the 7 days of Kwanzaa, also spelled with 7 letters.

Trace the Symbols Trace the 7 symbols that are used during Kwanzaa. Each has their own Principle and is associated with a colorful candle!

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SENIOR NEWS By Matilda Charles

AARP Survey: We Want to Grow Older at Home We want to stay home as we age. That much is clear from a recent survey by AARP. The 70-question survey touched on all types of topics about home and community preferences, with responses broken down by age.

Here are some of the answers from seniors age 50 and older: 77% of us want to stay in our own homes as we age.

79% of us want to stay in our communities as we age.

33% of us know we will need modifications to our homes so we can stay in them and be safe as well as independent.

The number of households headed by seniors in the next 20 years is going to rise from 34 million to 48 million. We’re going to want smart home devices and bathtub grab bars (and a full bath on the ground floor), as well as voice activated gadgets, wider doorways and easy access through the front door.

We’ll also want accessory dwelling units (known as ADUs), such as in-law apartments or additions, so others can be nearby but not living with us. (AARP and Lowe’s have announced a collaboration to launch Lowe’s Livable Home, which will include services and products to help us create and build what we need so we can stay in our homes. See its website at www.lowes.com.)

Safety also is on our minds, and over half of us would move to another area if it’s safer. Nearly half would move if it lowered our expenses.

But we want a nice community, too, with bike trails and fast internet, ideally a small town where stores and services are nearby.

If you want to see the survey questions and compare your own answers, go to www.aarp.org and search for 2021 AARP Home and Community Preferences Survey. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

This week’s puzzle answer is elsewhere in this paper.

The Crossword Puzzle is provided by Tribune Media Services.

Any questions or comments should be made to 1-800-346-8798.

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RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT THE JERRIS WADSWORTH EVENT CENTER HUGE SALE Sat., Jan. 1, 10am to 4pm • Sun., Jan. 2, 10am-4pm

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Art - hunt scenes, landscapes, modern, floral.

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My mom passed on her obsession of all things antique or vintage.

I love to go thrift store shopping or explore any sort of garage sale.

Treasure hunting is a family passion. ~Zoey Deutch

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. ~Roy L. Smith

* 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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HOLIDAY FUN FACTS It is believed that 50 pilgrims and 90 Wampanoag tribe members attended the first Thanksgiving feast.

Bloomfield Public Library 9 Church Street, Bloomfield 585-657-6264 Mon. 2-8, Tues. 10-8, Wed. 2-8, Thurs. 10-8, Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-2

Mendon Library 22 N. Main St., Honeoye Falls (585) 624-6067 mendonlibrary.org M.-Th.: 10am-7:00pm Fri./Sat. 10am-3pm; Closed on Saturdays in the summer

Victor Farmington Library 15 West Main St., Victor 585-924-2637 victorfarmingtonlibrary.org Hours: Mon.–Thurs. 9AM–8PM; Fri. 9AM–6PM Sat. 10AM–4PM; Sun. 12PM–4PM

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

Victor Farmington Library: Ongoing Programs: Mondays 2-4PM: Mah Jongg Join us for these friendly games (no beginners please).

Mondays 12:15PM On-Site Chair Yoga* Stretch, breathe and de-stress with Alison Gilbert, RYT. Suggested donation: $3/ class Tuesdays 12:30-2:30PM: Scrabble Calling all wordsmiths! Join us for a few fun games!

Wednesdays 10:00AM: Library Walkers Victor Hiking Trails and the library have teamed up to explore local trails, neighborhoods and parks by foot.

Meet at the library just before 10AM. Please dress for the weather.

1st and 3rd Wednesdays 10:00AM: Knitting Group All knitters welcome!

Bring your current knitting project, questions and challenges. Our knitters will help!

Thursdays 11AM: ON-SITE* and ONLINE Chair Yoga See above Thursdays 1/6 & 12/13 1:00PM Beginning Euchre Class* Learn how to play euchre with us! This two-part program will get you started, then join our weekly euchre group.

Library Closed 12/24/2021, 12/25/2021 & 1/1/2022. Happy Holidays!

BLOOMFIELD Hands of Hope Kitchen Open for Lunch! Serving Wednesdays, 12noon at the St. Bridget’s Parish Hall in Bloomfield. Vaccinations required. www.handsofhopekitchen. org Hands of Hope Kitchen - Noon meal every Wednesday, never a charge. Come join your neighbors and friends for lunch! St. Bridgett’s Church Hall, 15 Church Street, Bloomfield. http://www. handsofhopekitchen.org

CANANDAIGUA Nar-anon Family Group Meeting. Weekly support group for friends and family of addicts.

Whether they have found recovery or still struggling with their addiction. Come join us on Wednesdays at Connections Rounded Recovery at 64 West Ave., Canandaigua.

Meeting runs from 7-8 PM. Questions call Janet 585-394-5257.

6th Annual Family Fun Skate!

Have some fun and support Cobblestone Arts Center for persons with disabilities. Join us Thursday, December 30th from 12-1:30 pm at Greater Canandaigua Civic Center, 250 N. Bloomfield Rd. Canandaigua.

Adults $7, kids 12 and under $5, skate rental $3.

FARMINGTON American Red Cross Blood Drive - Thursday, January 6, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 860 Hook Rd., Farmington. Participants must be ages 17 or older; 16 with parental consent and bring ID. For information: redcross.org.

VICTOR Free Dinners - FREE, All welcome.

Community Dinners every 2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturdays at Presbyterian Church 70 E. Main, Victor from 5-6:30pm. Musicians are invited to play background music 30-45 min during dining. Call/text 585-703-7421 Karen Hansen to schedule.

GUIDELINES FOR HOMETOWN EVENTS: Events should occur on a specific date at a specific time.

Due to the increasing number of submissions, we will no longer be able to publish the following items: • Businesses/schools seeking registration for classes or program • Organizations seeking crafters or vendor • Organizations seeking donations of items Genesee Valley Penny Saver reserves the right to approve/reject events for publication. Events are published as space allows.

Event deadline is Monday, 2 weeks prior to publication date R E G I ST E R A N D S U B M I T YO U R E V E N T O N L I N E AT Log in to your account or register on our website to start submitting your events today! www.gvpennysaver.com under ‘Share With Us’ Events may also be submitted at: 1471 Route 15, Avon, NY 14414

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By Fifi Rodriguez 1. MOVIES: What is the name of the department store where Kris Kringle works in the 1947 “Miracle on 34th Street”?

2. LANGUAGE: What is the English equivalent of the Latin phrase, “Cui bono”?

3. TELEVISION: Why do the other reindeer tease Rudolph in the Christmas TV movie?

4. AD SLOGANS: Which family restaurant advertises itself as a place “where a kid can be a kid”?

5. ASTRONOMY: What is a sunspot?

6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president was a classically trained pianist?

7. THEATER: What musical features a group of women called The Schuyler Sisters?

8. FOOD & DRINK: What is a smorgasbord?

9. GEOGRAPHY: In what body of water does the island of Barbados lie?

10. LITERATURE: Which famous 19th-century novel begins with the line, “Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents.”

Answers 1. Macy’s 2. Who benefits?

3. Rudolph has a shiny red nose 4. Chuck E. Cheese 5. A cooler, darker area on the surface of the sun 6. Richard Nixon, who also could play four other instruments 7. “Hamilton” 8. A buffet with a variety of dishes 9. Caribbean Sea 10. “Little Women,” by Louisa May Alcott

Bloomfield Public Library: COME ENJOY A SPECIAL ALL AGES STORY TIME PALS with stories and activities during school break on Tuesday, December 28 from 10:30am to 11am, no registration required.

STAMPING UP Monthly Card Class for Adults will be on Monday, December 27 at 6:00pm, $2 per card for materials; register online or contact the library. HOLIDAY CLOSURES Friday, December 24, Saturday, December 25, Friday, December 31 and Saturday January 1. Masks must be worn in the library, regardless of vaccination status. Please use the hand sanitizer in our lobby before entering the library. Check out our w e b s i t e : h t t p : / / bloomfieldpubliclibrary.org/ and follow us on Facebook!

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Despite the challenges of the day, we wish you and yours all the joy and good cheer of the holidays!

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“WE ARE” “BUYING!”

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CHRISTMAS COOKIES MADE SIMPLE Prepare ahead. Many cookie dough recipes can be made and stored for later use. In fact, refrigerating a log of cookie dough can make it easier to cut or handle later on. Spread out the bulk of your baking over two days and you might feel less taxed.

The Gospel Corner Something To Think About...

It’s Ho-Ho time again! A fat man descending chimneys, elves, sugar plums, and a partridge in a pear tree. Have we lost something? What does the name “CHRIST”mas suggest? Yes, the Holy God of heaven came down to earth through the Virgin to become your Savior (Matt. 1:21) He came to die for your sins.

Is it possible for us to escape the awful murders, adulteries, rapes and riots we’re exposed to? Luke thought so in 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Maybe if we returned to the real meaning of Christmas, we could. Matthew 2:2 tells us WISE men saw HIS star in the east and came to WORSHIP HIM. By the way, WISE MEN STILL DO.

Celebrate the birth of Jesus...

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6:00pm-7:00pm, December 24th

COUNTRY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 130 Hook Rd., Farmington 315-986-2293 Opposite Pumpkin Hook Fire Hall Ray Drake - Pastor kjvray@rochester.rr.com • www.countrybiblebaptist.com Sunday School 10:00am • Morning Service 11:00am Evening Service 6:00pm • Wed. Prayer 6:30pm

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Downtown Avon What a beautiful job the downtown Avon merchants have done decorating their storefront windows for the Christmas season! Cheers also to Assemblyman Marjory Byrnes as well. Nice job, everyone!

RPO Gala Holiday Pops So lucky are we to have the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra! The Gala Holiday Pops was sensational and such a panacea for this hectic time we’re going through.

Jeff Tyzik led the ensemble through the hymns of the season, and performed some songs with his own personal arrangements that made them more memorable and fun.

Another year off for the orchestral choir made up of high school students from our area, hopefully as Tyzik noted, they’ll be back next year. Jeff does such a nice job of introducing each song and many times along with a story.

Such a nice addition to the wonderful music we heard!

He also noted that the arts, and of course music, can lift our spirits and souls in our times of need. The Rochester Philharmonic continues to give us the gift of wonderfully performed music. Thanks RPO!

Christmas thanks Thanks so much to the Rushville Lions Club who delivered wonderful Christmas food boxes which included Ham & the trimmings for a lovely meal along with some cupboard staples and even a pretty Christmas pillow.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Christmas lights Thank you to every single family throughout Livingston County and neighboring counties who adorned their homes and yards with Christmas lights and decorations.

Whenever my family drives anywhere, my children enthusiastically look for these homes and enjoy them so much.

You have brought so much joy to this season. Thank you!

S E V RA

Wanda’s is wonderful!

Where can you go to eat where the owner comes around with a tray and passes out Christmas cookies and snacks to the diners? Wandas in Livonia! Many thanks to her for such a nice place to meet and eat!

Thank you!

To Polly Hanna who owns Rush Inter Pet, Inc. Pet Cemetery: Thank you for taking care of our animals. People should drive through it. It is open to everyone. It is better taken care of than most cemeteries. Thank you. - T.L.D. Riga Christmas Concert On Saturday, December 18th, the Riga Recreation hosted its annual Christmas Concert celebration at the Raymond C. Adams Cobblestone Hall, featuring the Churchville-Chill School District’s singing group, Varsity Vocals, lead by conductor Mr. Erik Reinhart. The Riga community was treated to outstanding vocalizations of holiday favorites. The true essence of Christmas was captured by this wonderfull group of singers and their teacher. We have here one more example of the young people and staff of CCCSD that we are very proud of.

Merry Christmas! - David T.

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Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus FRANCIS P. CHURCH (1839-1906)

no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.” Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?

– Virginia O’Hanlon

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irginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measuredby the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.

No Santa Claus! Thank God, he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

– The New York Sun, September 21, 1897 Thanks Faith Trimble, for recommending this beautiful column.

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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.

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That required people to return to their places of birth. As a result, Mary and Joseph set out on an arduous journey to Bethlehem. Upon arriving in Bethlehem, inns had no vacancies, but Mary and Joseph were given shelter in a stable where Jesus was ultimately born.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE By Lucie Winborne * Between 1970 and 1973, four Israeli fighter pilots held as POWs in an Egyptian prison passed their time by translating J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” from English into Hebrew. The book was sent to them by their family members via the Red Cross. The pilots’ version was published commercially in 1977 and is still considered by many to be one of the best Hebrew translations available.

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Help Feed Hungry Pets This Holiday Season DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Last year, pandemic lockdowns, job losses and financial instability caused many families, along with their pets, to experience food insecurity. Because groceries are a higher priority for families than pet food, many pets got less to eat or lived off table scraps, which can be unhealthy over the long term.

In 2020, local shelters, businesses and other groups came together to collect donations of food or money to purchase food and supplies for pets. These were a great help. However, we’re not out of the woods yet.

Rising prices due to inflation and supply chain issues, plus continued financial instability, means that many pets will go hungry again this year. Can Paw’s Corner readers rise to the occasion again this year and help neighbors and their pets to stay fed and healthy? -- Shelter Volunteer in Wichita, Kansas DEAR VOLUNTEER: You’ve done just that, and I thank you! This holiday season, I know my readers will make the effort to help pets through donations of food, supplies and cash.

But maybe you’re a new pet owner or have never donated before.

Maybe you don’t even have a pet right now, but want to help. There are so many choices out there. My advice is to pick just one way to help, because no contribution is too small. Pet food supplier Chewy has a great article on its website with ways to help: https://be.chewy.com/ pet-food-banks/ Local shelters often do community outreach to help feed pets so owners can keep their pets and not surrender them. Contact the nearest pet shelter, either by email or phone, and ask what type of donations they need. Your contribution will go directly to that shelter, so you’ll know the impact you’re making.

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How to Succeed at

Socially Distancing According to your Zodiac Sign Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19): You love a little competition. Try out a new fitness regimen, like the Couch to 5k program, and plan a future race or marathon.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 20): Your home always looks great, but a little re-decorating never hurt anyone! Pro tip: take pictures of each room on your phone first to get an objective view of what you would like to change.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 20): That good idea you’ve been sitting on? It’s time to come up with a stellar business plan. Don’t know where to start? Resist the isolating internet this time, and try emailing a local business leader you admire to set up a phone call – they would love to help, and the time to network is now!

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22): You hate the idea of avoiding the people you love, but they understand and really do appreciate your thoughtfulness. Get close instead to the authors that inspire you. Copy out a paragraph you especially love, then give the story your own spin. Have your family do the same, then compare your creations!

Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22): This is a time of opportunity for you. The stock market is on sale and you are not afraid to buy! Stay modest and share your passion for finance with the kids in your family by helping them set up virtual investment accounts through online games like Wall Street Survivor.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22): Your desire for organization is finally going to be satisfied! Make things more pinteresting by tapping into your creativity to develop some new DIY storage hacks. Marie Kondo has nothing on you!

Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22): Your naturally social self will have to find expression in more creative ways. Start an initiative focusing on what can be done to help maintain the vitality of the small businesses in your area, like buying gift cards online or over the phone to use later on.

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Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): Everything is an argument nowadays! By sharpening your own debate skills, you might actually build bridges instead of burning them. Get started with a fun read like Mastering Logical Fallacies (Withey) before turning to the prisoner’s dilemma. Is it time for a career in politics?

Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21): Your professional success is borne of your energy and enthusiasm. Channel these traits into refreshing the space around your home, like a garden or deck. It might seem like slow going at first, but “it does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop” (Confucius). Your investment will be rewarded sooner rather than later.

Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19): Staying at home for you means expanding your reach! Move out of your comfort zone and organize friends and family to write cards for residents of the local nursing homes.

The joy of small, random acts of kindness will spread to all areas of your life.

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18): Your bunker is filled with nothing but sheet masks, foie gras and red wine. Good thing, too, because the Metropolitan Opera is offering “Nightly Met Opera Streams” for free every evening at 7:30pm at metopera.org. If you’re fancy and you know it clap your hands!

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20): Now is the time to become the master chef you always knew you were! Make your meal plan, break out the cookbooks and get to it. Remember to take your time and enjoy the process. By offering to safely deliver meals to those in need, your culinary fame will only increase.

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Blood-Pressure Goal: How Low Should It Go? ---

DEAR DR. ROACH: My sister, 75, is taking only two drugs for the past three years, and they are both for high blood pressure. Now she finds that her blood pressure is 110/70 and wonders why she can’t take less of her medications as an experiment. For instance, if she cut her pills in half and still has her blood pressure under 120/80, would there be any problem with this? -- R.I. ANSWER: The optimum goal of blood pressure treatment is still not known; however, evidence is accumulating that it might be lower than the less than 140/less than 90 that is has typically been the target. At least in higher-risk people with high blood pressure, a large trial found that a goal blood pressure of less than 120/less than 90 had better outcomes than the traditional goal.

A more recent follow-up study showed that risk of dementia was also lower in the group that had the lower blood pressure.

Not everyone can tolerate a blood pressure that low: Side effects of medications can be problematic. But it’s reasonable to aim at 120/80 or less.

In your sister’s case, she is a little bit below that. It wouldn’t be unreasonable if, after discussing with her doctor, she tried reducing the dose of one of the medications. If her blood pressure remains lower than 120/80, she could continue that lower dose. However, if she feels perfectly well on her current dose, there is not a reason to reduce the dose.

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Why Improve Your Insulation An improperly insulated attic can be a preventable source of energy loss and unnecessary expense. Over time, insulation can settle or compact, which reduces its R-value. An insulating material’s resistance to conductive heat flow is measured or rated in terms of its thermal resistance or R-value— the higher the R-value, the greater the insulating effectiveness. A breezy attic may also result in drifts or shifts in your original insulation, leaving gaps where heat can escape. By topping up your attic insulation, you’ll increase the thermal level, reducing your overall energy usage and saving you money.

How To Do It A simple way to do this is to topup the existing insulation in your attic. This is one project that homeowners can often tackle for themselves. Look for timesaving, easy-to-install products, such as stone wool batts, that are easy to work with and don’t require costly blower rentals, protective clothing or an investment in expensive equipment.

You can easily add Rockwool ComfortBatt insulation on top of most existing insulation to increase R-value in an attic without having to do any remediation or removal first. The batts will remain stable and won’t shift after they are put in place, ensuring upgraded thermal protection. They’re also: • Easily cut • Noncombustible • Excellent for sound absorbency • Not likely to rot or promote growth of fungi or mildew

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By JoAnn Derson * To prevent candle wax from sticking to a candleholder, swipe the inside with a little olive oil. It’ll do the trick! * Make your own gift wrap from everyday items like newspaper (think color comics) and children’s drawings, which can be glued together along the edges. For a really unique wrapping, try inexpensive fabric. * Cookies are so fun to make (and to eat). To save some of your favorites for the new year, simply place dough balls on a cookie sheet and freeze. Pop into a freezer-safe bag, and you can have freshly baked cookies pretty much anytime! -- JoAnn

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STRANGE BUT TRUE By Lucie Winborne * The Gate Tower Building in Osaka, Japan, has a highway that passes through the building, between the fifth and seventh floors.

American Irish Stew Servings: 6 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/4 pounds beef, top round, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 3 cloves garlic, minced salt & pepper, to taste 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 medium parsnips, cut into large chunks (optional) 3 cups low-fat, reduced-sodium beef broth 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 leek, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley GENESEE VALLEY PENNY SAVER

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* “I have two carafes that I use for my breakfast bar. I keep coffee in one, and the other holds milk or cream. On holiday nights, I prep the cream carafe and put it in the fridge. In the morning, while the first pot of coffee is brewing, I fill the coffee carafe with hot water and let it sit until the coffee is ready.

It keeps the coffee hot longer.

Then guests can serve themselves some coffee while the next pot is brewing.” -- D.A. in Ohio * “Wine: Nobody I know is wasting it. But if you’re done before the bottle is, pour the leftover wine into ice-cube trays to save it. You can use it later in recipes or (my favorite) to chill a glass of wine!” -- E. in Florida * A can opener’s crevices can be cleaned by “opening” a length of waxed paper. Kitchen scissors can be sharpened by folding a piece of aluminum foil and cutting through it with the scissors.

In large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add beef and garlic.

Cook, gently stirring until meat is evenly browned. Season with salt and pepper.

Add onion, carrots and parsnips. Cook 3-4 minutes. Stir in broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer about 75 minutes, or until meat is tender.

Stir in potatoes and simmer another 30 minutes. Add rosemary and leeks.

Continue to simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender.

To avoid potatoes falling apart, do not overcook.

Serve hot and garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutritional information per serving: 370 calories, 8 g total fat (2 g saturated fat), 43 g carbohydrate, 32 g protein, 6 g dietary fiber, 427 mg sodium.

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WORKING PARENTS CAN CREATE BETTER WORK-LIFE BALANCE Many working parents struggle to maintain a healthy balance between their responsibilities at work and their obligations to their families. An inability to maintain that healthy balance can have adverse effects on men and women’s careers as well as the relationships they have with their families.

A 2015 survey of more than 2,000 adults commissioned by the workplace solution provider Workfront found that 38 percent of survey participants have missed life events because of a bad work-life balance. Access to technology that means work is never too far away might contribute to poor work-life balance, as 57 percent of respondents also acknowledged feeling that technology has ruined the definition of a family dinner.

Join the New York State Workforce As a Direct Support Professional Hourly Wage: $17.96 to $20.95

Finding a healthy balance between work and life at home may require a concerted effort on the part of working parents, but there are ways to successfully juggle a career and family.

Salary range: $37,507 to $46,013 Chemung, Seneca, Schuyler, Monroe, Livingston, Steuben, Wyoming, Yates, Ontario and Wayne Counties Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent; you must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary range: $41,653 to $50,662 The Finger Lakes DDSO is seeking LPNs. Monroe, Livingston, Steuben, Wyoming, Yates and Wayne Counties Minimum Qualifications: Must have a current license and registration to practice in New York State, or a limited permit to practice in NYS, or an application on file for a limited permit to practice in NYS. *Salary includes $2,000 geographical differential.

For more information: Finger Lakes DDSO Human Resources Office: (585) 461-8818 E-mail: opwdd.sm.fl.hiring@opwdd.ny.gov NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Office of Human Resources Finger Lakes DDSO, 620 Westfall Rd., Rochester, NY 14620 An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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EXPLORE WORK WITH CONFIDENCE (NAPSI)—With unemployment at a 50-year low, companies are eager to draw talent from a diverse pool of job seekers, and organizations have recognized the inherent value in a diverse workforce that includes qualified employees with disabilities.

Yet, for many who rely on Social Security disability benefits for income and Medicare or Medicaid, work seems like a gamble. What most people don’t know is that there are free services and supports available for those who qualify.

Social Security’s Ticket to Work (Ticket) program and other Work Incentives can help take the guesswork out of finding or returning to work. More than 20 Work Incentives are designed to help individuals who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) due to a disability, transition to the workplace without immediately losing those benefits. Because each person’s circumstances are different, job seekers are encouraged to consult a certified Benefits Counselor, who can help them make informed decisions about employment and benefits.

Through the Ticket program, people ages 18 through 64 who receive SSDI or SSI can receive free job-related services and supports. Whether they work with their state’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency or with authorized service providers called Employment Networks (EN), people can find the resources they need to prepare for, find and maintain employment.

For individuals such as Shirley, this can mean exploring work with confidence. When Shirley was diagnosed with narcolepsy, her doctors advised her stop working.

“It was distressing to lose that sense of control over my life,” she recalls. “…[and] stressful making ends meet on an SSDI check.”

It took several years to find effective treatment, but Shirley was determined to regain her well-being and that feeling of self-determination she had lost. “Narcolepsy is not something that just goes away,” she says. “But I’ve learned to make adjustments… [and] work around the disability.”

Once she felt ready, Shirley attended a job fair where she learned about the Ticket program and connected with an EN. With their help and encouragement, Shirley found work in her State’s General Services Administration, where she helps ensure small businesses are represented on state contracts.

“I’m grateful for the help I received through Ticket to Work,” she reflects. “It feels wonderful to have my independence back! I feel like I can rely on myself again.”

To learn more, call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY). Or visit www.choosework.ssa.gov.

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