Eastway Edition - Genesee Valley Penny Saver 12-09-2022

YARD SALE TIPS

Map out your sales. Look at advertisements and plot which sales you plan to visit. If you have specific items in mind to buy, you may have to visit several sales before you find what you need.

CANANDAIGUA: 5096 Cheshire Glenn.December9th (9-3pm)&10th(9-Noon).Decorator’sdream!MackenzieChilds, localart,PotteryBarnloveseats, couches,quilts,books,kitchen, tools,muchmore.Everything spotless! STUFF

Want

I can help you with your print and digital marketing.

Serving the communities of Canandaigua, V Honeoye, Gorham, Dundee & Fisher

kirstijackson@gvpennysaver.com 585-226-8111 • 585-404-8690

GREEN WAYS TO CLEAN UP SNOW

TIPS TO HELP REALIZE YOUR GOALS THIS YEAR

Start small, but start immediately. Lifestyle changes can be difficult, so make small changes initially and gradually work toward larger, more significant changes. Starting small can lay a successful foundation, but it’s also important to start immediately. Procrastination can reduce the likelihood of achieving your goals, and the earlier you get started the more quickly you and your loved ones will adjust to the changes necessary to realize your goals.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Swallowing Pills All at Once is OK, Unless Meds Shouldn’t Interact

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have always wondered if it matters if you swallow a bunch of pills in one swallow or if it would be better to space them out. I take a bunch, like Eliquis, dicyclomine, gabapentin, etc. -- B.A.

ANSWER: With most pills, it’s OK to take them as a bunch together if you can tolerate doing so (I’ve known people who have a tough time taking multiple pills at the same time due to gagging). There are a few combinations of pills that shouldn’t be taken together, such as tetracyclines and calcium, but these should be labelled clearly on your bottle. A few medicines, like alendronate (Fosamax), can’t be taken with any other medicines. Some medicines, including all the ones you mentioned, can cause sedation, which can be worsened if taken together. As always, your pharmacist is your best friend for questions about medication interactions.

***

DEAR DR. ROACH: Despite having family history of high cholesterol (including early death due to heart failure), I was told at 53 that my 10-year risk is not alarming. I do not smoke, nor do I drink.

I recently had some tests done and was told that my Lipoprotein(a) level is above normal. I am wondering if that may explain my concern of why, despite keeping a very careful diet over two decades (and a fairly good Mediterranean diet before as well) and an ideal BMI, my figures are not getting better. (I still have a high LDL, low HDL and high triglyceride count.)

After I recovered from COVID, I seemed to have a high pulse and was advised that my stress ECG is positive. I find aerobic exercise very challenging, but I keep active when I can. I tend to be anemic and feel tired very often due to heavy periods, but I take iron supplements. What should I do concerning my cholesterol in my blood? I am concerned that my high figures may indicate a serious silent illness. -- M.H.

ANSWER: The 10-year risk is a good place to start in deciding whether elevated cholesterol needs to be treated; however, the 10-year risk does not consider some risk factors, including the high Lp(a), which is an independent risk factor on top of your high LDL and low HDL. The Lp(a) doesn’t affect the other cholesterol numbers. Diet and exercise do tend to help cholesterol numbers and definitely help reduce heart disease risk, but it is possible to have cholesterol results that are not ideal despite a very good lifestyle.

A positive stress test is a concerning finding and is usually followed up by a definitive test for blockages in the artery, such as an angiogram. The results of that will absolutely guide your cardiologist as far as further treatment, including whether you need treatment for your cholesterol numbers. Although statin drugs do not reduce Lp(a), they do reduce the risk of heart disease in people with elevated levels of Lp(a). I follow the advice of experts who recommend a lower threshold for medication treatment in people with high Lp(a) levels, especially in people with a family history of heart blockages or heart attacks.

***

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.

(c) 2022 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

Love

Penny Saver puzzles and games? This book is perfect for you! It has a wide variety of puzzles and games. Perfect for curling up by the fire or on-the-go!

Ever wondered what the first Penny Savers looked like? Take a step back in time and have your very own! This 1948 Penny Saver was one of our very first! This will be a keepsake item that all can enjoy!

CATHOLIC

Sts. Mary & Matthew Faith Community

St. Mary’s, Honeoye and St. Matthew, Livonia www.stsmaryandmatthew.com • Rev. William Laird 9am Daily Masses - Mon. & Wed. St. Matthew, Tues. & urs. St. Mary’s Weekend Schedule: Saturdays - 3:30pm Reconciliation and 4:30pm Mass at St. Matthew Sundays - 8:30am Mass at St. Mary’s, 10:30am Mass at St. Matthew

St. Agnes, St. Rose, St. Paul

96 Prospect Street, Avon • 226-2100 Saturday: 4pm at St Agnes in Avon Sunday: 8am at St Rose in Lima Sunday: 9:45am at St Paul of the Cross in Honeoye Falls Sunday: 11:30 at St Agnes in Avon

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Christian Science Church 3350 Middle Cheshire Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424 Sun. Service & Sunday School: 10:30AM Wed. Testimonial Meeting: Noon at Church Reading rm. @ Church Tues. 11AM - 2:30PM & before & a er services christiansciencechurch@frontier.com • christianscience.com Find us on Facebook at Christian Science Canandaigua • 585-393-9935 for info.

COMMUNITY CHURCH

e United Church of Phelps (Presbyterian/Methodist) 58 Main St., Phelps, NY 14532 • 315-548-2772 • Rev. Jamie Tyrrell, Pastor Traditional worship at 11 Sunday Morning, Contemporary worship ursday at 7. Web: www.unitedchurchofphelps.org • facebook: unitedchurchofphelps Youtube - see our services: United Church of Phelps, NY “We welcome all people so they may worship God passionately, become people of prayer, develop a deep faith, demonstrate faith through service & share their faith.”

GraceLife Church

275 E. Main Street, Avon, NY 14414 • 585-226-2916 www.gracelifeavon.com

Sunday Services 9:00 & 11:00am

Gospel • Community • Mission • Family

CONGREGATIONAL

First

Congregational Church of Canandaigua

We’re a Di erent Kind of Church! • All Are Welcome!

SUNDAY WORSHIP IN THE CHAPEL 10:30am Rev. Dawn Garrett-Larsen, Pastor IN-PERSON WORSHIP: 58 N. Main St., Canandaigua

LIVE STREAM: www.canandaiguachurch.org • 585-394-2184

LUTHERAN

St. Mark Lutheran Church (Mendon) - LCMS 18 Victor-Mendon Road, Rte. 251, (east of Rte. 64) • 624-1766

Pastor Brian K. Smith www.stmarkmendon.org Sunday 9am Services in person and streamed on Facebook Live (facebook.com/stmarkmendon)

St. John’s Lutheran Church LCMS 153 Church Ave., Farmington • 315-986-3045 • www.pumpkinhook.org Pastor Robert Weidmayer Wednesdays 7:00pm live/streaming Sundays 9:45am live/streaming (8:30am Sunday School) www.facebook.com/pumpkinhook

Lutheran Church of the Epiphany LCMS 6050 East Avon-Lima Rd. (Rt. 5 & 20), E. Avon • 226-2200

Pastor Clayton Zuber Facebook: epiphanyavon • Handicap Accessible Sunday Worship and Sunday School 10:30am Children’s Sunday School

METHODIST

Honeoye Falls United Methodist Church 31 East Street, Honeoye Falls • 585-624-3387 honeoyefallsumc.org • o ce.hfumc@gmail.com

Pastor Christine Mitchell • PastorChrisMitchell.UMC@gmail.com Sunday Service is held in person at 10:30am and available on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/HoneoyeFallsUMC. Come as you are, all are welcomed.

Vine Valley Methodist Church 6370 Vine Valley Road, Middlesex 585-554-0402

Pastor J. Lanni Sunday Worship – 9:15am

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Faith Bible Church

9041 West 20A, Honeoye • 367-3230

Pastor John Karle Sunday School 10am • Service 11am Sunday Evening Services 6pm

Finger Lakes Bible Church

Barry Slater, Pastor

“Building Lives on God’s Word” FLCC, Canandaigua Campus, Room 2302 Worship: Sunday 9:45am • Bible Study: Wednesday 6:45pm (online only) 585-622-7161 • bcnys@gmail.com • FingerLakesBibleChurch.org

What we are is God’s gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. ~Eleanor Powell

PRESBYTERIAN

John Calvin Presbyterian Church 50 Ward Hill Rd., Henrietta, NY • 585-334-2130 • www.jcpconthehill.org.

johncalvinpc@frontiernet.net • Rev. Marie Hanselman, Pastor IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICES SUN. 10 A.M. Recordings of our services will be available online at www.jcpconthehill.org. We are a small church with a Big heart. We hope you will come and join us.

QUAKER

Farmington Friends Meeting

A Quaker Worship Community 187 County Road 8 • Farmington, NY 14425

Sunday Meetings for Worship Unprogrammed Worship 8:30 a.m. • Programmed Worship 11:00 a.m. 315.986.5559 • www.farmingtonfriendsquakermeeting.com

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

United Church of Bristol, U.C.C. County Rd. 2 (Oakmount & Co. Rd. 2) • Bloom eld, NY 14469

Services: Sunday at 10am • Open with restrictions. Handicap accessible & assistive listening Services can be viewed on YouTube under unitedchurcho ristol OR on our website: www.unitedchurcho ristolucc.org

Fair Housing Statement

All real estate advertised in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Fair Housing Enforcement Project Monroe County Legal Assistance Center 1 W. Main Street Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 325-2500 • www.lawny.org

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Online POLL

Some people get in the holiday spirit full force, while others feel overwhelmed with it all. No matter what side of that you fall on, most people look forward to some aspect when the holidays roll around. What is your favorite thing about the holidays? • Festive parties • The food • Holiday music • Decorating • Getting together with family • The spiritual celebration • Gifts! • Bah humbug!

Poll Ends 12-13-22

Poll Ended 12-6-22

A new order from the New York State Department of Education says schools must change their Native American nicknames and logos or risk losing state aid. How do you think schools should go about choosing a new name? 5.3% Let the student body vote 47.4% Poll the community 0% Let the administration choose 47.4% Form a committee with students, faculty, administration and community members

We love hearing from you! Vote and make your voice heard when you visit www.gvpennysaver.com!

et’s Safety Is Paramount at Holiday Dinners

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Last year, I caught my uncle and aunt feeding our King Charles Spaniel, Doogie, food from their plates a er anksgiving dinner and pouring wine into a dish for him. As you know, holiday feasts have rich, fatty foods with ingredients that are bad for dogs, like onion, garlic, avocado and chocolate. Fortunately, Doogie only su ered a bit of indigestion.

is year, I added a list of rules to the anksgiving invitation, including: Do not feed the dog; do not leave plates where Doogie can reach them; do not give alcohol to the dog; do not let Doogie out of his kennel.

My uncle and aunt posted the list on Facebook and said the rules are the reason they will not come this year. ey’re trying to shame me for protecting my dog. Some of our other relatives commented on the post and said they might not come because of the rules, either. What would you do? -- Carole & Chuck in Marietta, Georgia

DEAR CAROLE & CHUCK: I’m no master of etiquette, but I can speak on this issue: e welfare of your pet comes rst.

Dogs will not turn down yummy food, especially if it’s bad for them. Dogs don’t know alcohol is bad for them. Many dogs don’t know how to handle the stress of a sudden crowd of strangers in the house. Dogs will react badly to inconsiderate handling. Dogs will take advantage of your distraction to reach abandoned plates and countertops laden with deliciousness.

Your rules about Doogie are reasonable. You can respond to the post calmly with your side of the story, and let the other relatives decide for themselves what to do. Best of luck.

Do you have a story about pets and the holidays? Tell us at ask@ pawscorner.com.

(c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

and

WHEELCHAIR LIFT for the back of the car. In good shape. Pick up, Livonia: 585-505-4655

ROCKING CHAIR - wood, red & white upholstered. Like new. And a 5’x7’ RUG, blue: Pick up, Livonia: 585-505-4655

CHEST OF DRAWERS. In good condition. You pick up: 585-831-6040

6’ ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE. Needs lights: lilaccitylady@gmail.com

Jardiance 25mg ORAL DIABETES TABLETS: stellaswirlery@yahoo.com

ELLIPTICAL - Available for pick up Basom: 716-983-2676

Two sets of C7 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. A few bulbs need to be replaced. Ontario/ Webster. amodrovs@rochester.rr.com

Big box of MAGAZINES (hunting, boating, women’s, cooking, religion, general interest). Take some or all. 585-346-9777

FOAM MATTRESS, twin size - 4 1/2” thick, approx. 37” wide x 73” long. Like new condition. Fairport: marliej@frontier.com

INSINKERATOR DISPOSAL, 3/4 HP, with hookup accessories. Rarely used, worked when removed: stongey@frontiernet.net

POP UP TRAILER. Needs tires. Please leave a message and we will call back: 585- 637-3628

Collection of NEW POSTCARDS: 585-229-2186

COMPUTER DESK with HUTCH. 59” wide, 65” high, 23” deep. Canandaigua: n.carlycat78@twc.com

COUCH & LOVESEAT. In good condition. For pick up: powerbuglee@yahoo.com

36” MINI FITNESS TRAMPOLINE - Adult indoor trampoline rebounder supports up to 250 pounds, only weighs 14 pounds. Excellent condition: Rldthomas3@gmail. com

TWIN BOX SPRING. Pick up, Brighton: vangellow@bluefrog.com

SOLID OAK COFFEE TABLE and LIGHT WEIGHT SOFA BED. You pick up: 585-260-1382

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER on casters from furniture store. Pick up, Batavia: 585-536-6188

DISHWASHER, Maytag. Built-in model. Gently used by senior couple. Also 5-GALLON KEROSENE in approved container. Pick up, Hilton: jbcny@rochester.rr.com

WESTERN RED CEDAR SIDING - CLR. V.G - 8” wide and approx. 160 feet: bruceleonard77@gmail.com

PLATFORM BED w/INTERNAL DESK DRAWERS and TRUNDLE UNIT. Needs some TLC but very sturdy. We can deliver in Rochester area: 585-678-5194

Sony colored 24” CONSOLE TV in beautiful mahogany cabinet. Works well. You pick up: trilliume@gmail.com

SNOW BLOWERS and/or LAWNMOWERS in good working cond.: 585-531-4004

AFRICAN DRUM for daughter with Down Syndrome: 585-944-4855

AMERICAN MADE FLINTLOCK MUZZLE LOADER and STEEL ANIMAL TRAPS needed for American Historical Museum Display: usaanettkomo.com BUILT/UNBUILT MODELS, SLOT CAR BODIES. Parts & pieces okay. Restorer/ customizer looking for winter projects: 585-314-6989

Working METRONOME: lindalou0805@yahoo.com

ROCK and ROLL 8 TRACK TAPES, CASSETTE TAPES, and VINYL ALBUMS for personal collection: gzintel@yahoo.com

Old-style OCCASIONAL CHAIR. Wood, straight-back, padded seat and back, 20” floor to seat top. For surgery rehab, PT: momzyhead@yahoo.com

CARPET, CARPET SQUARES or some RUGS to insulate a freezing floor: 585-500-8839

VHS PLAYER that works: 585-409-6559

Full size REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER: mhoskins@pvac.org

PRINTER w/DOCUMENT FEEDER for scanning/digitizing documents, Old ELECTRONICS, COMPUTERS, CAMCORDERS, PRINTERS, CABLES - NO TVs: Terry, 336-247-3245

SNOW BLOWERS, working or not: 518-888-4216

DINING ROOM TABLE w/LEAF (46” L x 41” W w/o leaf) for senior. Eastside area: 585-381-6546

In serious need of a COUCH in decent condition. Hoping for a holiday miracle that it can be delivered: 585-739-6257

Looking for COMPUTER DESK, DRESSER, and AREA RUG. Can pick up! gundrumnick0@gmail.com

Sturdy METAL or WOOD SHELVING and a CLOTHES RACK in good condition. Irondequoit/Webster area. Much appreciated: 585-424-0732

MINI TREADMILL for small apartment: stan1k1@yahoo.com

TRUE WEST / WESTERN-THEMED MAGAZINES: kilroy1983@hotmail.com

PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS in good condition (not toys) for middle schooler serious about his music: kallen6@rochester.rr.com

CROCHET THREAD #10. Looking for yellow, orange, white or any others. Thank you: 585-584-3734

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

Used METAL ROOFING, 8 pieces, approximately 10’ long. Nail holes not a problem: whitcap9@yahoo.com

COPPER BRACELET for arthritis purposes for senior citizen: 585-334-5263

QUEEN SIZE BED & FRAME, clean condition: 585-409-6477

Guidelines:

Submissions published as space allows. We reserve the right to decline/edit/omit info. We assume no responsibility for submissions. Submissions must include phone # or email. Noncommercial use only. 20 word limit. Please call to remove listing once item is taken/received.

Submit at www.gvpennysaver.com under Share With Us - Give & Take or call 226-8111 x 111

Holidays & Fences

BY DP DUNN

Did you grow up on a farm? Or perhaps a ranch?

I did not. But I’ve known farmers, and their children, and a few ranchers. One of their common traits is their extraordinary work ethic. Incomprehensible. And also incomparable. And what’s more, they have no idea why everyone else isn’t quite like them.

Hard work is normal to them. But, for the rest of us, it is an acquired skill. What we grow up with is ‘normal’ and we think everyone’s situation is nearly identical to ours.

Which brings me to fences. Properties have boundaries. Can’t have the chickens in cahoots with the cattle, nor the bunnies fraternizing with the sheep. And, while the deer are lovelyand tasty - we’ve got to keep them outta the garden if we want veggies for dinner. Fences set boundaries. Limits constrain, but also protect.

Relationships have boundaries, too, and sometimes they get crossed. When a relationship boundary is crossed, sometimes good things happen. Think of your irst kiss, or the irst time you heard the words “I love you” from someone other than a relative. There’s risk, and sometimes risks yield rewards. And sometimes not. Which brings me back to farmers and their work ethic. Farmers know fences, and farmers also know that everything, including fences, occasionally need mending. Farmers “get right on it,” they don’t dally. They ix that fence and “set it right.” And so we need to do that also with relationships.

Retirement is great. Lots of time to spend reading, playing, praying, preparing, exploring—and mending fences. Writing is a form of time travel, really. No kidding. The written word can sit quietly; we change, but the words remain. Silent and powerful. Enduring. In no hurry to go anywhere just yet. Words can be revisited, revised; tweaked until they are ‘just right’ and say exactly what we need to express. The written word travels through time and lasts; the spoken word can disappear like morning mist or be misremembered.

But, to some really smart people, the spoken word is their preferred communication modality. That’s ine; not everyone was meant to be a writer. So, how to mend fences with words? Offered, for your consideration, is a simple outline: re-introduce yourself, share happy memories and gratitude, apologize if needed, and inally offer to reconnect.

A ictional* example follows:

Hi Linda. My name is Don. We went to [blank] high school together way back in the late 70s. I was going through some old photos and stuff from high school and found some things reminded me of you.

I remember joking with you in a couple of classes we had together, and causing some mischief in study hall. You were part of

the theater and band crowd if I recall, and had a great singing voice. I remember that you were in several school plays as well, and you were really talented.

There was one time that I really regret. You were auditioning for the big school play; I don’t recall what the production was. I was clowning around with friends behind the auditorium while you were on stage. The back doors were open—the audience saw me, but your back was to me. As you spoke your lines and segued into a song, I stood behind you and pantomimed your actions. I was a jackass, and I apologize.

But I managed to make it even worse. A day or two later, you confronted me, asking if it was true. I looked into your beautiful brown eyes and lied to your pretty face.

I never had the nerve to ask you out. And after that profound level of stupidity, I never would. I am deeply sorry; I regret lying to you and mocking you. I was foolish and stupid. I ask your forgiveness even though this occurred decades ago. I hope that you continued singing and acting and have found success and joy in these; you really were very talented.

And, at that point, I would thank her for reading, and offer an email address or other method to reconnect, if she wished.

The Holidays and coming New Year are time for renewal, regeneration, forgiveness, healing and fence mending. Even if your efforts go unacknowledged, you have done what was necessary and right. Be brave; reach out. Fix what needs ixing.

May you and yours enjoy a happy, healthy, safe, restful, holy Holiday Season & 2023.

Dunn lives in Webster, shoveling snow in winter, dirt in summer, raking leaves in fall and mending fences when needed. *Some names may or may not be real, and some events may, or may not, be ictional.

Love to write? You could earn CASH when you share your original story, personal experience, community happening or school event with us! It may be featured on our popular website for all to see and even selected for print! Go to My Hometown at www.gvpennysaver.com or email our Hometown Editor Amanda Dudek at AmandaDudek@gvpennysaver.com!

SNAP & Share SNA

RAVES

The Park Theater

Cheers to the Park Theater in Avon for putting on such great shows - film and live performances. The latest performers were Chris Wilson and Brian Ayers, along with a terrific bass player, whose name I don't know, playing the wonderful music of Simon and Garfunkel. Their voices, harmonies and rendition of that popular duo was so well executed and fun to listen to, even the audience was spellbound. So nice to have such outstanding talent perform locally!

Atlanta Saviors

Thank you to all of the people who came to my aid when I fell and struck my head: the librarian who sat with me the whole time and called for help; the people who stopped and assisted; and, finally the emergency responders for their quick response. I cannot thank all of you enough for your caring and compassion. GB

Thank you!

Thank you so much to the two wonderful ladies who stopped their cars and the man walking his daughter’s dog who came to my rescue after I fell in my driveway on December 1st. They helped me into my house and stayed with me until my daughter arrived. They were so kind and thoughtful. May God bless them and may they and their families have a very happy holiday season.

HOMETOWN PHOTOS

Roof on HighMark Stadium Response

Remember, there are only about 10 weeks we use the stadium a year. Probably 4 or 5 (or more) of those are during good weather. That leaves the stadium sitting there 40+ weeks a year. That means heating, cooling and maintaining it for all those weeks when it is not being used. Even if a rare concert or other event appears, you can see the costs involved. Now set that aside, the addition of a roof would also add another billion dollars to the cost. I am not sure how happy taxpayers in Bayshore Long Island would be, or politicians in Albany. There is also the “Dome” losing syndrome. Not too many Dome teams have won the BIG GAME. In fact at one time no Dome team had ever won the BIG GAME until two dome teams faced each other I think in 2013 or so?? Just a guess. I would submit that if you think about it seriously, the Bills made 4 straight Superbowls, mainly because they did not have a Dome. There is an obvious strategic advantage in not having a roof.

Theft Whoever stole all the quarters out of my car just at the beginning of the snow storm at a senior living facility, those quarters were there so I would always have my copays to pay for my medications. And you stole the only pair of gloves I had that I left in my car. Shame on you, I hope your parents are wondering where $30 in quarters and a pair of gloves came from. I have to let two of my meds go until mySS check now. Shame on you.

Parking problems

Please, to the people going in the senior apartments parking area lot, please some very old, from finding a parking spot. They then have to park way down which is such a long walk for those using walkers or canes. Be considerate and respectable. This lot is reserved for the Senior Apartments. There are signs. [local business] has plenty of parking across the street and right at the [local business] which many do not use. This is more problematic in winter for handicapped seniors. You are walking fine. Use the lot across the street from the [local business].

SHOPPING LOCALLY

earned money. Your local merchant is working just as hard to earn your money. And when you choose to not support you’re local merchant and shop outside your community or county, you’ve robbed yourself of the bene ts of your money staying where you live.

THINK LOCAL, especially at this gi ing time of year. Make it a Merry Christmas for all of us because, ‘it matters!’

businesses was more important than getting the best deals. That may be due to the feeling of helping out a fellow neighbor.

Create job opportunities

Shopping at small businesses keeps those establishments afloat, along with their employees. Small businesses are the largest employers in the United States. That’s also true in Canada, where 68.8 percent of the total labor force works for a small business. A person may never know when he or she - or a relative - will need a job. Keeping small businesses viable provides a strong job market for locals.

Keep more money in the community

The Small Business Administration says $48 out of every $100 spent at a small business stays in the community. Spend the same $100 at a national retailer and only $14 stays.

Enjoy a more local flavor

National retailers and other businesses follow a global business model that may not allow for much customization, but small businesses can provide products or services that relate directly to the needs of the communities they serve. These same small businesses may also be more inclined to work with local vendors and start-ups than national companies that have global supply chains.

Did

know?

Hot cocoa is typically made with cocoa powder, heated milk or water, and sugar. However, some also call it hot chocolate, which causes a bit of confusion. Hot chocolate is made by using ground chocolate containing cocoa butter. Cocoa powder is made by fermenting, drying, roasting, and grinding cocoa beans. After this, the cocoa butter is removed, and we are left with only the cocoa powder. This cocoa powder is used to make hot cocoa.

Fun Fact

White chocolate isn’t technically chocolate. White chocolate contains cocoa butter but doesn’t contain any cocoa powder or cocoa solids.

Allens Hill Free Library

3818 County Road 40, Bloomfield 585-229-5636

Tues. 6-8pm; Wed. 3-6:30pm; Fri. 2:30-8pm; Sat. 1-4pm

Bloomfield Public Library

9 Church Street, Bloomfield 585-657-6264

Mon. 2-8pm; Tues. 10am-8pm; Wed. 2-8pm; Thurs. 10am-8pm; Fri. 2-7pm; Sat. 10am-2pm

Mendon Library

22 N. Main St., Honeoye Falls (585) 624-6067 mendonlibrary.org Mon.-Thurs.: 9am-8pm; Fri./Sat.: 9am-3pm; Closed Sunday

Victor Farmington Library

15 West Main St., Victor 585-924-2637 victorfarmingtonlibrary.org

Mon.-Thurs. 9am-8pm; Fri. 9am-6pm; Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 12-4pm

PenfieldPublicLibrary

Chess Club:Monday,December12| 4:30PM|ForKids&Teens|Registrationrequired ROCCityRingersHolidayConcert: Monday,December12|7PM|For Adults|Registrationrequired TeenCraftPaintaWoodenGingerbreadHouse:Tuesday,December13| 4PM|ForTeens|Registrationrequired TeenAdvisoryBoard:Thursday, December15|4PM|ForTeens|

Registrationrequired

Cocoa&Caroling:Sunday,December 18|2PM|ForKids|Registration required

TweenMakers:Thursday,December 22|4:15PM|ForTweens|Registrationrequired AlmostMagicShow:Tuesday, December27|11AM|ForKids|

Registrationrequired K-4CraftyFunDay:Wednesday, December28|4:15PM|ForKids| Registrationrequired

VictorFarmingtonLibrary: Ongoing Programs: Mondays2-4PM:MahJonggJoin otherMahJonggenthusiastsfor thesefriendlygames!

Mondays12:15PM&Thursdays 11:00AM:On-SiteChairYoga* Stretch,breatheandde-stress.Suggesteddonation:$3/class Mondays6:00PM:PlayHandand FootGameHavesomefun,meet newfriends!

Wednesdays9:15AM:Library WalkersExplorelocaltrails, neighborhoodsandparksbyfoot. Wednesdays10AM-1PM:Basic ComputerSkills*One-on-onehelp withyourtechnologyquestions.

Wednesdays2:00-4:00PM:Euchre &HandandFootGames Fridays1:00PM:Mindfulness& MeditationClass*

Saturday12/1011:00AM:CybersecurityBasics:StayingSafeOnline forBeginners*Learnhowtostay safeonline.

Wednesday12/141:30PM:UnderstandingandRespondingto Dementia-RelatedBehavior*Learn someofthecommontriggersassociatedwithdementiaandhowto effectivelyintervene.

Thursday12/151:00PM:eBay WorkingGroupJoinothereBay sellerstosharetipsandtricks,challengesandvictories!

ChristmasOrganConcert: Gather with friendsandfamilyforthe traditionalChristmasOrganConcertattheUnitedChurchof Canandaigua(11E.GibsonSt.)on Friday,December16that7:00PM. Thisfestiveeventwillfeaturelocally wellknownorganistTimSchramm, whocurrentlyservesasMinisterof MusicforSt.Michael’sChurchin Newark.Performingwithhimwill beTimBurdick,saxophonist,Sam Wersinger,vocalist,andDennis Overhoff,pianist.Afreewillofferingwillbereceivedandaholiday dessertreceptionwillfollow.For moreinformation:585-394-0503.

FAIRPORT

ChrisWilsonConcert Joinusfor aHolidaySongsofFaithChrisWilsonConcert.Monday,December 12th,7-8:30pmattheSouthPerintonUnitedMethodistChurch,291 WilkinsonRoad,Fairport.Freeto all,butanonperishablefooditem ormoneycontributiontoourfood pantryatChristmastimewouldbe appreciated.http://www. southperintonumc.org

FARMINGTON

Troop32BSAAnnualChristmas Tree Sale- FarmingtonFireDept. #2,1225HookRoad,Farmington. ThursdaysandFridays,4PM-8 PM.Saturdays/Sundays,10AM-5 PM.WeeklythruDecember18th! ThankyouforsupportingScouts!

HolidayVoices Joinusforan eveningofclassicholidaysongs andcarolsbecauseweallknowthe bestwaytospreadholidaycheeris singingloudforalltohear!Saturday,December10,7pm, CobblestoneArtsCenter,1622Rt. 332,Farmington.Cost:$12.https:/ /www.cobblestoneartscenter.com/

HONEOYE FALLS

FingerLakesUFOMeetup:Holiday Special- Presentationofthe inspirationaldocumentary Half LightHowParanormalExperiences InspireSpiritualTransformations by AlanB.Smith;hostofMystic LoungeYouTube&Podcast.Saturday,December10:6:00-9:00pm, UnitedMethodistChurchofLivonia (UMCL),21SummersStreet, Livonia.$5.00donationtoUMCL. RSVPsappreciated,butnotnecessaryto:MaryGraceviatextorcall: 585-766-9318.www. giftsofgraceministry.org

MENDON

AnnualHolidayBandConcertThe HoneoyeFallsCommunity ConcertBandpresentHolidayConcert#2:Sunday,December11th, 3PMatSt.CatherineofSiena Church,26MendonIoniaRd., Mendon.Freeandopentothe public.

NAPLES

NaplesHistoricalSociety

Christmas CookieSale &Craft Boutique-Saturday,December 10th2:00-5:00attheMorgan HoseBuilding,22MillStreet,Naples.EnjoyCarolsonthepumporganandhotmulledciderwhile shopping.Jewelry,stainedglass, handknititems,andvintageGrape FestivalPostersareafewofthe offerings.http:// NaplesNYHistoricalSociety.org

DOS AND DON’TS OF HOLIDAY SAFETY

DO extinguish candles before retiring for the night.

NEWARK

GET CRAFTY WITH HOMEMADE ORNAMENTS

Dough ornaments: Anyone can have fun molding their own ornaments, letting them dry and then painting them. Use cookie cutters to get perfect holiday shapes. Craft stores sell various types of modeling clays and lightweight modeling materials. Or, make your own salt dough.

Winter bites with its teeth or lashes with its tail.

~ Montenegrin Proverb

*Visitwww. victorfarmingtonlibrary.orgfor moreinfoandtoregisterfora program.

HOLIDAY FUN FACTS

It is believed that 50 pilgrims and 90 Wampanoag tribe members attendedthefirstThanksgivingfeast.

CANANDAIGUA

FingerLakesChoraleWinter

Concert! Choral concertwithsingersandpianoaccompaniment. Admissionisfree;donationsare appreciated.HeldSaturday, December10,7pmandSunday, December11,3pmattheFLCC Auditorium,3325MarvinSands Dr.,Canandaigua.

AnnualHolidayBandConcertsThe HoneoyeFallsCommunity ConcertBandpresentHolidayConcert#1:Saturday,December10th, 7:30PM,HoneoyeFalls-LimaDistrictAuditoriumattheHFLMiddle School,619QuakerMeetingHouse Road,HoneoyeFalls.Themusic highlightsseveraldelightfuland uniquearrangementsofwellknownholidaymelodies.Special guestperformancebytheHoneoye FallsFirstPresbyterianChurchBell Choir.Theconcertisfree;however, donationsaregreatlyappreciated. Forinformationabouttheband visitwww.hfccb.org.

LIVONIA

Take-outSpaghettiDinner at the UnitedMethodistChurchof Livonia,21SummerSt,Livoniaon Wednesday,December14,4:306:00PM(oruntilsoldout).Spaghetti,sauce,meatballs,undressed salad,andgarlicbread.Donations accepted.Pleasefollowsignsin churchparkinglotfordrivethroughinstructions.

ToysForTotsToyDrive: Please bring yournew,unwrappedgiftsto FingerLakesComfortandStella Mechanical&Energyat613South MainStreet,Newark.Toyswillbe distributedtoLOCALchildrenin need.HeldMonday-Friday, December2nd-December12th, 8am-4pm.

ROCHESTER

JimBrickman-AVeryMerry

Christmas: Jim Brickman,themultipleGrammynominatedsongwriterandpianosensationisback thisfestiveseasonwithhisannual holidaytour.Amagicalevening celebratingmusic,loveandfamily. Joininghimthisyearwillbethe daddy-daughterduoMat&SavannaShaw.Togethertheywill warmtheheartsofallassoundsof faithandlovemakespiritsbright, bringingfamilyandfriendstogetherforanythingbutasilent night.JointhemforthisLIVEand joyousconcertexperiencethat blendsyuletidememoriesandholidayfavorites!December15, 7:30pm,RBTL’sAuditoriumTheatre,885EastMainSt.,Rochester. https://rbtl.org/events/jimbrickman/

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

SleepingBeauty- The StateBallet TheatreofUkrainewillpresentthe full-lengthballetSleepingBeautyin fouractswithoneintermissionand showtheworld’smostbeloved historytoPiotrTchaikovsky’smusic. TheevilfairyCarabossecursesPrincessAurorafor100yearsofsleep withasingle-fingerprickonher 16thbirthday.Doomedbyfate, onlyasweetkissfromtheprince canbreakthespellandwakeup theSleepingBeauty.December17, 7pm,RBTL’sAuditoriumTheatre, 885EastMainSt.,Rochester.Cost: $48+.https://www.rbtl.org/events/ sleeping-beauty/

HearingLossAssociationof America Rochesterchapter: ASSISTIVELISTENINGDEVICES DEMOCENTER-Atthisfreedemonstrationareaconsumersareinvitedtoviewandtryoutaselection ofassistivelisteningdevicesbefore actuallybuyingthem.Includedare captioningcapableandamplified telephones,signaling/alertingdevicesandsmartphoneapps.Chaptermembersareonsitetoassist visitors.Repeatseverymonthon the3rdThursdayfrom10-2pmat Lifespan,1900SouthClintonAvenue,Rochester.http://www. hearinglossrochester.org

UnderstandingAlzheimer’sand Dementia: Henrietta SeniorCenter,515CalkinsRoad,Rochester, December20,12:30-1:30pm.Alzheimer’sdiseaseisnotanormal partofaging.Joinustolearnabout theimpactofAlzheimer’s;thedifferencebetweenAlzheimer’sand dementia;stagesandriskfactors; currentresearchandtreatments availableforsomesymptoms;and Alzheimer’sAssociationresources. AdditionalInformation:Caregiver Educationclassesarefreefor caregiversandthosewhoare interestedininformationaboutAlzheimer’sdiseaseoranotherdementia.Registrationisrequired.For additionalinformation,orquestions,pleasecall800-272-3900.

Messiah:ChristmasPortion- Join the SaintThomasMoreLiturgical Choirandfriendsastheypresent theChristmasportionofHandel’s “Messiah!”Thechoirwillbejoined byorchestraandsoloists.TheprogramwillalsoincludecarolsandJ. S.Bach’sAdventcantataBWV62 “NunKomm,derHeidenHeiland.” TheconcertwillbeSaturday, December10,2022at7:00pm. SaintThomasMoreCatholic Church2617EastAvenue,Rochester.Tosupportthemusicministry andthisproduction,therewillbea $10suggesteddonation.Thisisa greatwaytoringintheseason! Information:parishofficeat 585-381-4200orvisitolqpstm. com.

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* The weight of all the ants on earth is greater than that of all humans.

HearingLossAssociationof America Rochesterchapter: Hear Together-Speech-languagepathologistKristinBergholtzconducts avirtualsupportgroupforparents andcaregiversofDear/hardof hearingchildren.Itconnectsand advisesadvocatesofthose youngsters.Heldthe4thTuesday ofeverymonth,8pm-9pmuntil June22,2023.VIRTUAL-register atkristinbslp@gmail.com

RUSH

HollyTrolleyRides at theNew YorkMuseumofTransportation! Continuingitsholidaytradition,the NewYorkMuseumof Transportation,inRush,willwelcomeSantaandMrs.Clauson SundaysDecember11and18. They’reeagertomeetthekids, poseforpictures,andjointhemon themuseum’strolleyride.Holiday decorations,complimentarycookiesandhotchocolate,andthe fondlyrememberedMidtownPlaza Monorailwilladdtothefuninthis uniquecelebrationoftheholidays. Admissionincludingthetrolleyride is$15adults,$12age2-12.Rides departat11:00,11:45,12:30, 1:15,2:00and2:45.Reservations arerequired:http://nymtmuseum. org/christmas/.Locatedat6393 EastRiverRoadinRush.

VICTOR

UnderstandingandResponding to Dementia-RelatedBehavior: December14,1:30-2:30pm,Victor FarmingtonLibrary,15W.MainSt., Victor.Behaviorisapowerfulform ofcommunicationandisoneofthe primarywaysforpeoplewith dementiatocommunicatetheir needsandfeelingsastheabilityto uselanguageislost.However, somebehaviorscanpresentreal challengesforcaregiverstomanage.Joinustolearntodecode behavioralmessages,identifycommonbehaviortriggers,andlearn strategiestohelpintervenewith someofthemostcommonbehavioralchallengesofAlzheimer’sdisease.Registrationisrequired.For additionalinformation,orquestions,pleasecall800-272-3900.

FreeCommunityDinners- The Presbyterian Churchat70E.Main St.,Victorhasbeenservingfree CommunityDinnersfor17years. Enjoyasitdownfamilystyle wholesomedinnercookedand servedbydifferingvolunteerhosts. Thesemealsareservedevery2nd, 3rd,and4thSaturdaymonthly from5-6:30pm.Varyingmusical performersprovideenjoyable entertainment.

WEBSTER

TheWomen’sClubofWebster’s Christmas CookieSale willtake placeinthecommunityroomof theWebsterPublicLibraryonSaturday,December10th,from10:00 a.m.-1:00pmoruntilsoldout.To enterthenewly-renovatedlibrary, theentranceisontheNorthsideof building.Chairpersonsoftheevent areMaryAnnMurrayandPeg Berry.Formoreinformation,please contactPegBerryat 203-645-9352.Proceedsfromthe salebenefittheclub’sscholarship fundsaswellasaplethoraofother programsintheWebstercommunity.

W. BLOOMFIELD

SantaandMrs.Claus are coming toPost282,LimaAmericanLegion (Route65),WestBloomfieldon Saturday,December10thfrom 1-3pm.Cookies,Gifts&Fun!Merry ChristmastoAll!*ToysforTots DonationsAccepted.

BreakfastBuffet Sunday, December11th,7:30-11:00AMat theLimaLegionPost282,2475 StateRoute65,WestBloomfield. $10Adults;$6Ages8-12;7and underFree.Scrambledeggs,home fries,Frenchtoast,bacon,sausage, pastries,fruit,juiceandcoffee. Takeoutsavailable.Everyonewelcome.

BEST BUYS FOR THE NEW YEAR

Motorcycles: Riding a motorcycle is a fair-weather hobby, and retailers are aware of this. The easy riders of tomorrow might be able to find great deals today.

GUIDELINES FOR HOMETOWN EVENTS:

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

• Businesses/schools seeking registration for classes or program

• Organizations seeking crafters or vendor

• Organizations seeking donations of items

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

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

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. MOVIES: What does Susan Walker want as a gift from Santa in the movie “Miracle on 34th Street”?

2. MUSIC: Which famous rock band once called itself The New Yardbirds?

3. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Thar Desert located?

4. TELEVISION: Which TV sitcom’s theme song was “Thank You for Being a Friend”?

5. FOOD & DRINK: When was frozen food invented?

6. MOVIES: Which Disney princess is modeled after a real person?

7. ANATOMY: What is the only human organ capable of natural regeneration?

8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What are male and female swans called?

9. U.S. STATES: Which state’s motto is “Excelsior!”?

10. HISTORY: How many people signed the U.S. Declaration of Independence?

1. A house. 2. Led Zeppelin. 3. India and Pakistan. 4. “The Golden Girls.” 5. 1924. Clarence Birdseye invented the quick freezing process. 6. Pocahontas. 7. The liver. 8. Cobs and pens. 9. New York (“Ever upward!”). 10. 56.

Answers

SENIOR NEWS

By Matilda Charles

Do You Feel Isolated?

Researchers must be worried about us. ere are hundreds of studies done around the world on the topic of isolated seniors and how it’s bad for our brain and physical health. While we can appreciate their concern, it would be nice if they could all agree on the facts they report.

A Norwegian university has released the results of a report on maintaining brain health and preventing cognitive decline. ey’ve concluded, a er reviewing 101 other studies, that social activity is important, along with physical exercise and interesting hobbies.

One study praised us for following the Covid rules and staying home and not having face-to-face social activity, saying we mentally weathered our isolation better than any other age group. Another study said that we didn’t do well, that we su ered from sleep disturbances, depression and anxiety.

Another study analyzing information from before and during the pandemic concluded that yes, there was physical and social isolation, but not digital isolation. In other words, we’ve been online communicating with others.

One serious study looked at 12 possible relationships (friends, neighbors, family and so on) and concluded that being socially isolated made one more susceptible to the common cold.

Yet another study said that it was when the Covid rules were li ed, when we could go to stores and back to our meetings, that our real stress started.

In the U.S., 27% of seniors over the age of 60 live alone, as opposed to several other countries where multiple generations live together. One thing researchers need to consider: Some seniors might like the peace and quiet of living alone, might like having control about who comes over and when, and might prefer the independence.

Still, if you sense you don’t get out enough, go. Take a walk. Volunteer to walk a dog at the shelter. Stroll the aisles at the library.

Or don’t. It really is up to you. (c) 2022 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.

DID YOU KNOW?

Getting out and about is a vital component of many seniors’ daily lives, but it’s important that aging men and women recognize how much exercise is healthy for them. The Department of Health & Human Services notes that adults need a mix of physical activity to stay healthy.That mix should be a combination of moderate-intensity aerobic activities, which can include golfing, swimming and even gardening, and muscle strengthening activities like weightlifting that make the muscles work harder than usual.The DHHS recommends adults combine 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week with at least two days of muscle-strengthening activities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that these guidelines are safe for individuals who are 65 and older, generally fit and have no limiting health conditions. Individuals who do not fit that criteria should consult with their physicians before beginning a new exercise regimen, as it’s possible that they could be putting their health at considerable risk if they attempt to follow guidelines designed for people who are generally fit. It’s also important that healthy seniors avoid overdoing it in regard to exercise.Though the DHHS suggestions are the minimum recommendations,going too far beyond those guidelines without first consulting a physician could increase seniors’ risk for injury, illness or even death.

HOW TO MAKE OLDER HOMES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT

Add insulation. Many older homes are poorly insulated. But according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, adding insulation can reduce energy costs by as much as 50 percent. Installing insulation can be tricky, especially if insulation was not originally included in your home, as is sometimes the case with older homes. Insulation can become damp and prove ineffective if installed improperly. Damp insulation also may contribute to mold growth and rot in the home’s framing. Older homes may be lacking adequate insulation around attics, crawl spaces, basements, heating and cooling ducts, and water pipes. Cover your water heater with an insulated water heater blanket so the heater retains more heat and consumes less energy to heat the water.

SMART TECHNOLOGY

NOW HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

* Burned rice? No problem. While it’s still hot, carefully remove to a new pot any rice not browned or blackened. Then top it with a single slice of white bread. Allow it to sit for several minutes under a tightly fitted lid. The burned smell is absorbed by the bread, and the rice is fit to eat. -- M.U. in Michigan

* Plastic holiday tablecloths can be a festive addition to any family celebration. But what to do if you unpack yours and it’s wrinkled? Get those wrinkles out in a hurry with a hair dryer. Set the hair dryer to a low setting, and gently run the warm air over the wrinkles. Smooth and set the table.

* Freshen rugs without the heavy perfume smell of store-bought brands; Simply sprinkle a little baking soda on your carpet and let it sit for about 10 minutes before vacuuming.

* Wrap the lint from your dryer in 6-inch strips of wax paper. Roll it up, twist both ends and you have a perfect firestarter.

* For light and unbelievably fluffy pancakes, try subbing the water in your recipe with club soda. Yummo. -- E.S. in Florida

* Add a few drops of water to votive cups before adding a candle. The wax will float on the water, and when the candle burns down, it won’t get stuck in the votive glass. -- O.J. in Wyoming

DID YOU KNOW?

Hiring a landscape architect may be a smart move for homeowners who are planning major overhauls of their properties. “The Operational Outlook Handbook” defines a landscape architect as “a person who designs parks, outdoor spaces of campuses, recreational facilities, private homes, and other open areas.” Landscape architects typically must be licensed and many hold degrees in landscape architecture from accredited schools. Architects who work on residential spaces often work with homeowners to design gardens, plantings, stormwater management, and pools. Landscape architects design spaces to do more than merely look good. Designs also are about functionality and meeting the needs of the homeowner. Outdoor spaces are designed after considering what the homeowner wants to experience and how homeowners want to use a given space. Landscape architects often do not plant and maintain these spaces. Rather, architects collaborate with other landscaping professionals to produce the final results.

SIMPLE WAYS TO TRIM YOUR ENERGY BILL THIS WINTER

Embrace technology. Technology can help homeowners control energy costs in various ways. A programmable thermostat allows men and women to determine when their homes’ thermostats turn on so they are not paying to heat an empty home. In addition to programmable thermostats, homeowners can purchase real-time electricity monitors that allow them to track usage and monitor individual rooms and circuits so they can determine where in their homes, if anywhere, they are needlessly wasting energy. In lieu of a porch light you need to leave on all night, install motion-detecting lights so you aren’t paying to light porches and walkways that are not being used.

WORKING FOREMAN

EAST ROCHESTER SCHOOLS

East Rochester is seeking an individual who is able to supervise our evening building cleaners, perform routine and specialized cleaning and repair duties on campus, work with community groups and the public accessing our school in the evenings. Perform other duties as assigned. Full-time, 12-month position with excellent compensation and bene ts package per terms of the CSEA contract and eligibility for NYS retirement. Applicants must have or be eligible for the Civil Service Title of Working Foreman. For more information and to apply, visit the online application site available through the employment tab at erschools.org. Contact Jen Flanagan with questions 585-248-6328

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

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

Town of

Lima

– Highway Department Motor Equipment Operator/Laborer

The Town of Lima Highway Department is seeking applicants for the position of Motor Equipment Operator. This position requires the operation of heavy equipment and performance of heavy manual labor for the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads. The applicant must be able to be on-call 24/7 from October 15-April 15 for snow removal on town roads.

Requirements: Class B CDL (Class A preferred), experience performing repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment i.e., oil changes, greasing, flat tire changes, daily equipment inspections, and related activities. Must be able to perform manual labor, lifting 50lbs. Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and ongoing random drug testing in accordance with Federal Motors Carrier Safety Administration. Salary: $20-22 per hour, based on experience Veterans receive a Signing Bonus of $1.00 per hour. Send resume to: 7334 Dublin Street, Lima, NY 14485 or email to: highwaysuper@townoflima.org

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.

We’re hiring

Home Energy Auditor

Knowledge

One of the leading General Contractors in Upstate NY is soliciting bids for an upcoming construction project in the City of Rochester.

New York State Certi ed MBE, DBE, and WBE subcontractors are requested for all scopes of work regarding the buildout phase of this project set to start in January 2023, with completion in the early spring of 2024. Please send information to: TAYLOR – e Builders; 105 Despatch Drive, East Rochester, NY 14445, fax to 585-248-5630, or email to Info@BuildTaylor.com.

Hairstylist

JOBS FOR STUDENTS PROFICIENT IN MATH

Math is an important subject and school and proficiency in arithmetic serves people well when it comes time to leave the classroom and enter the workforce. As demand for workers proficient in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics continues to grow, students can benefit by working ashardaspossiblewhenstudying such subjects.

People with strong math skills who thrive on data and crunching numbers may find a diverse array of jobs available to them when they are ready to enter the workforce, providing an entryway into a lucrative and stable career.

DIDYOUKNOW...

PlacinganObituaryinthe GeneseeValleyPennySaver PassagesSectionisfarlessexpen-

ATTENTIONOXYGENTHERAPY USERS! InogenOneG4iscapableof full24/7oxygendelivery.Only2.8 pounds.Freeinfokit.Call 877-929-9587.

ATTENTION: OxygenUsers!Gain freedomwithaPortableOxygenConcentrator!Nomoreheavytanksand refills!GuaranteedLowestPrices!Call theOxygenConcentratorStore: 855-839-1738.

IT’STHESHOPOFYOUR CHOICE,wheretohaveyourauto glassrepaired.Allinsurances accepted.CountywideGlass, 585-438-4301,Lima.

START&HEATYOURCAR from insideyourhome. Remotestarters professionallyinstalled.WeatherTech Dealer.Truckaccessories.GiftCerts. CARTOYS,Lima.585-226-2890.

DONATEYOURCAR toVeterans Today!HelpandSupportourVeterans.Fast-FREEpickup.100%tax deductible.Call1-800-245-0398.

DONATEYOURCARTOCHARITY. Receivemaximumvalueofwrite offforyourtaxes.Runningornot!All conditionsaccepted.Freepickup.Call fordetails.1-855-587-1166.

CASHFORCARS, trucks,vans, SUVs.WE’RELOCAL!Fastcash! Freetowing.$200-$5000.No keys,notitle,noproblem! 585-482-2140

CLEANING

DENTALINSURANCE fromPhysiciansMutualInsuranceCompany. Coveragefor350plusprocedures. Realdentalinsurance-NOTjusta discountplan.Donotwait!Callnow! GetyourFREEDentalInformationKit withallthedetails!1-855-434-9221 www.dental50plus.com/44#6258

ITEMS FOR SALE

TOOLMAKERSWOODEN TOOL CHEST:Model-41-G. Authentic,feltlined,mirror,7Drawer.H.Gersther&sons,DaytonOH.$400.585-389-1917

PERSONALS

PRAYERTOTHE BlessedVirgin (Neverknowntofail.)Oh,mostBeautifulFlowerofMt.Carmel,fruitful vine,splendorofHeaven,Blessed MotheroftheSonofGod.Queenof HeavenandEarth,Ihumblybeseech youfromthebottomofmyheartto succormeinmynecessity(make request).Therearenonewhocan withstandyourpower.HolyMary, conceivedwithoutsin,prayforus, whohaverecoursetoThee.(3times). HolyMother,Iplacethisinyour hands.(3times).Saythisprayer3 daysandthenyoumustpublishitand itwillbegrantedtoyou.Thankyou VirginMaryforansweringmyprayers. P.G.

FOR SALE

DON’TPAYFORCOVERED HOME REPAIRSAGAIN! American ResidentialWarrantycoversALLMAJORSYSTEMSANDAPPLIANCES.30 DAYRISKFREE/$100OFF POPULARPLANS.833-928-1051

WANTED

PREPAREFORPOWEROUTAGES

TODAY with aGENERAChome standbygenerator.$0Down+Low MonthlyPmt.RequestafreeQuote. Callbeforethenextpoweroutage: 1-855-948-6176

ELIMINATEGUTTERCLEANING

FOREVER! LeafFilter, themostadvanceddebris-blockinggutterprotection.SchedulefreeLeafFilterestimate today.20%offEntirePurchase.10% Senior&MilitaryDiscounts.Call 1-833-610-1936.

BATH&SHOWERUPDATES in as littleasONEDAY!AffordablepricesNopaymentsfor18months!Lifetime warranty&professionalinstalls.Senior &MilitaryDiscountsavailable.Call: 855-761-1725.

Puzzle Answers This Week

HonorYourLovedOne

DISHTV$64.99 for 190Channels+ $14.95HighSpeedInternet.Free Installation,SmartHDDVRIncluded, FreeVoiceRemote.Somerestrictions apply.PromoExpires1/21/23. 1-866-479-1516.

THEGENERACPWRcell solar plus batterystoragesystem.Savemoney, reducerelianceongrid,preparefor outages&poweryourhome.Full installationservices.$0downfinancingoption.Requestfreenoobligation quote.1-877-539-0299.

SAFESTEP. North America’s#1 Walk-intub.Comprehensivelifetime warranty.Top-of-the-lineinstallation andservice.Nowfeaturingourfree showerpackage&$1600off-limited time!Financingavailable. 1-855-417-1306

PROTECTYOURHOME from pests safelyandaffordably.Pest,rodent, termiteandmosquitocontrol.Callfor aquoteorinspectiontoday 844-394-9278

CARINGFORANAGINGLOVED

ONE? Wondering aboutoptionslike senior-livingcommunitiesandinhomecare?Caring.com’sFamilyAdvisorshelptaketheguessworkoutof seniorcareforyourfamily.Free, no-obligationconsult:1-855-759-1407

DISHNetwork. $59.99 for190 Channels!BlazingFastInternet, $19.99/month(whereavailable.) Switch&GetaFREE$100VisaGift Card.FREEVoiceRemote.FREEHD DVR.FREEStreamingonALLDevices.Calltoday!1-866-713-1595.

BESTSATELLITETV with 2Year PriceGuarantee!$59.99/monthwith 190channelsand3monthsfreepremiummoviechannels!Freenextday installation!Call888-570-0887.

GetDIRECTV for $64.99/mofor12 monthswithCHOICEpackage.Save anadditional$120over1styear.First 3monthsofHBOMax,Cinemax, Showtime,StarzandEpixincluded! Directvis#1inCustomerSatisfaction (JDPower&Assoc.)Somerestrictions apply.Call1-866-731-3285

HUGHESNET Finally,super-fast Internetnomatterwhereyoulive.25 Mbpsjust$59.99/month!Unlimited DataisHere.StreamVideo.Bundle TV&Internet.FreeInstallation.Call 866-499-0141

BECOMEAPUBLISHED

AUTHOR. We wanttoreadyour book!DorrancePublishingtrusted since1920.Consultation,production, promotion&distribution.Callforfree author`sguide1-877-729-4998orvisit dorranceinfo.com/ads

PUTONYOURTVEARS & hearTV w/unmatchedclarity.TVEars Original-originally$129.95-noww/ thisspecialofferonly$59.95w/code MCB59!1-888-805-0840

SWITCHANDSAVE up to$250/yr ontalk,text&data.Nocontractor hiddenfees.Unlimitedtalk&text withflexibledataplans.Premium nationwidecoverage.100%U.S. basedcustomerservice.Limitedtime get$50offanynewaccount.Use codeGIFT50.1-855-903-3048

ATTENTIONHOMEOWNERS! If you havewaterdamageandneed cleanupservices,callus!We’llgetin &workwithyourinsuranceagencyto getyourhomerepairedandyourlife backtonormalASAP!855-767-7031.

MOBILEHELP,AMERICA’S premier mobilemedicalalertsystem. Whetheryou’rehomeoraway.For safety&peaceofmind.Nolongterm contracts!Freebrochure! 1-888-489-3936

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. Small businesses figure to frame their economies in emerging countries in the coming decades, and they’re already doing so in developed nations, such as the United States and Canada.