Eastway- Genesee Valley Penny Saver- 3-22-24

EASTER BRUNCH 2024

Sunday, March 31, 2024

(Reservations Required)

Seatings 10:00AM-12:30PM & 3:00PM

PRICING (TAX & GRATUITY INCLUDED)

$55 ADULTS • $43 SENIORS 65+

$25 CHILDREN 4-12 • KIDS 3 & UNDER FREE

Rolls & Butter

Easter Bunny will be here with treats and prizes for the kids!

Complimentary Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Orange Juice, Easter Bunny Punch, Coffee & Tea. Scrambled Eggs (10 & 12:30 Seatings Only)

Bacon & Sausage (10 & 12:30 Seatings Only)

French Toast (10 & 12:30 Seatings Only)

Bagels & Cream Cheese (10 & 12:30 Seatings Only)

• Italian Wedding Soup • Spinach & Arugula Salad • Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Fresh Fruit • Potato Casserole • Spring Vegetable Medley • Chicken Cacciatore

Carved Turkey & Ham • Pasta Primavera • Braised Beef & Broccoli (3:00 Seating Only)

Blackened Australian Sea Bass (3:00 Seating Only) Assorted Desserts & Pastries

Fish Fry’s Every Friday through May 31st • 4:30-8:30

4oz. Dinner $14. • 8oz. Dinner $21

LIVE MUSIC THURSDAY’S BEGIN APRIL 4TH with Ken Campbell 6-9pm. Dinner and Bar Specials 4-8pm

You’re Invited to attend a FREE HOME BUYING Real Estate Seminar with a Q&A Session Following Thursday, March 28th • 6:00pm - 7:00pm 9 W. MAIN STREET | HONEOYE FALLS, NY 14472

FREE 1st Time Home Buyer Seminar

• The home buying process

• Financing options including up to $30,000 with help in closing costs (Sonyma DPAL) & 6 other grant programs

• Local market stats • What is on a purchase offer?

• The importance of an inspection & your options • The closing process DRINKS & SNACKS PROVIDED!

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

LAWN & LANDSCAPING

Core aerator: A core aerator uses hollow tines to pull plugs of soil from the lawn. The plugs are left on the surface of the lawn. Homeowners can pick up the plugs or, according to the grass seed experts at Pennington, even leave them in the yard and allow them to break down.

Providing expert help, equipment sales and service for over 50 years.

Positions for employment available.

SHADE-TOLERANT PLANTS COMPLETE LANDSCAPES

Plants need sunlight to thrive and grow, but some need less sunlight than others. People who find their landscapes are less supportive to sun-loving plants can choose from a variety of shade-tolerant plants, shrubs and trees.

Shade tolerance refers to a plant’s ability to withstand low levels of light. Certain plants have adapted this feature to survive in the wild. Plants that grow at the base of forest floors, for example, will get less sunlight than others outside of the tree canopy. Such adaptations enable a wide variety of foliage to grow even though they are not exposed to much sunlight.

While sun-loving plants often have broad leaves and expend significant energy to capture sunlight for photosynthesis, shade-tolerant plants expend less energy and tend to be more efficient consumers of soil nutrients and sunlight.

Penn State Extension’s Plant and Pests division says the amount of shade a plant is growing under will directly affect the density of the foliage and the plant’s flowering and fruiting characteristics. Blending shade-tolerant plants into the landscape can be an effective use of space. Before choosing plants for an existing landscape, it’s important to assess the level of shade or sun the plants will receive.

Once homeowners understand which type of shade they are dealing with, they can then visit plant nurseries and select their plants. Most greenery comes with care instructions that include recommendations regarding the amount of shade/sunlight the plant will need to do well. If further assistance is needed, a knowledgeable employee can make suggestions based on landscape needs.

Shade-tolerant plants can make welcome additions to the landscape, offering greenery and color in the darker areas of a property.

CRABGRASS BEFORE IT APPEARS

Crabgrass is a common problem that appears in summer. According to Lowes, crabgrass plants produce thousands of seeds between midsummer and early fall. While the first frosts of late-fall or early winter kill the crabgrass plants, the seeds produced by the plants remain dormant throughout winter and then begin to grow as the ground temperature warms up with the spring and summer thaw. As a result, controlling germination, which is the development of a plant from a seed or spore after a period of dormancy, is the key to preventing crabgrass from becoming an unsightly blemish that can harm your lawn in summer.

Decide how big an impact you want to make. Are you looking for color overload or just a small focal point of vivid color? Remember, using bold color doesn’t mean every wall must be lathered in that hue. Instead, select one wall to serve as an accent point and use that spot as your bold color display. Otherwise, rely on bold colors to dress up otherwise mundane areas, such as the back wall of a cupboard or moldings and trim.

GUIDE TO PROPER TREE PRUNING

Trees may require pruning for a variety reasons. Storms may have damaged branches, necessitating a pruning. In other instances, trees may have outgrown their yards, overpowering the landscape.

Autumn and winter, when trees largely go dormant and fallen leaves make it easier to see the branches beneath, may be prime times to prune. Pruning during the dormant period also minimizes sap loss and stress to the tree, and can help cut down on the growth of fungi. In addition, insects are less likely to be problematic during the colder months of the year.

HONEOYE FALLS STORAGE, LLC

will sell at Public Auction for CREDIT ONLY all the personal property stored by the following: Stephanie Shepland-C10, Ralph ompson-HF16, Londi Smith-I13. e Auction will take place at 12PM, Friday, March 29, 2024.

e sale shall be held online at www.StorageTreasures.com. Facility Office: 21 Norton St., Honeoye Falls, NY 14472.

Preowned Items Can Be Good For The Environment

Visit consignment stores: Consignment shops and Goodwill(R) stores are popular places to buy preowned items. These stores take donations or offer items for sale on consignment, which means once sold the person who provided the item gets a portion of the sale.

When browsing the racks of these stores, it’s possible to discover highend items mixed in with less expensive items. Shoppers may find designer handbags and clothing for much less than they would sell at retail, especially if the pieces are one or two seasons old. Relying on these stores to supplement classic wardrobe pieces is cost-effective and beneficial to the environment. If you regularly shop consignment stores, you can develop a rapport with the shopkeeper, who may alert you when new items are available.

and choice items will be available for online bidding via Proxibid. Online bidder registration will be available prior to auction day at www.proxibid.com/dannauctioneers . Please note that online bidding terms differ from in-person auction terms.

Consignments are being accepted on-site Monday, 3/25, through ursday, 3/28, from 9am to 6pm daily. To have your items included for online bidding, those items will need to be on-site prior to 5pm on Wednesday, 3/27.

In-Person Auction Terms: ID for bidder number. No buyer's premium for cash or honorable check. Credit cards accepted with 3% fee.

Here’s a Tip

• Have stubborn stains in the toilet? Put some teeth in your cleaning job by dropping in a denture-cleaning tablet and letting it sit overnight. In the morning, scrub and flush. It just might do the job.

• “Lighten blemish spots on your skin with lemon juice. Just dab on several times per day.” -- O.M. in Georgia

• Take soap scum right off your shower curtain -- spray with vinegar and water mixture, then throw it in the washer. Hang it right back up, and those mildew stains are gone!

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Hocus Focus

BY HENRY BOLTINOFF

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Is It Necessary To Stop Viagra After a Stroke?

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had a small stroke last spring, causing a minor loss of vision in his left eye. He is 81 and an otherwise active man. He has even been told by several doctors that he can drive. One doctor told him to stop using meclizine and Viagra. Another physician said that he didn’t see a problem with taking the meds. Both physicians are very skilled. Whose advice should he follow? -- M.M.

ANSWER: A stroke is caused by the death of brain cells, most commonly due to poor blood flow in the brain, and it’s critical to avoid any medication that will increase the risk of stroke. Meclizine is an antihistamine medicine most commonly used for motion sickness and sometimes used for vertigo. Although it has been reported to cause blurry vision, the risk of taking meclizine in a person with a history of a stroke is minimal.

The situation with Viagra is more complex. A rare side effect of Viagra is nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), affecting one in every 10,000 people over 50. A person with a history of NAION should not take Viagra.

There isn’t good evidence that Viagra is dangerous for a person who had a stroke. One trial suggested that there was benefit in reducing the size of a stroke with Viagra. However, Viagra does lower blood pressure by a few points, so if your husband’s blood pressure is on the borderline, this might be an issue.

I can’t give you a definitive answer, but most authorities say that a man who is stable, has good blood pressure and is more than six months out from his stroke does need not stop Viagra.

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Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu.

© 2024 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

Holy Week Services

3/28 Maundy ursday, 3/29 Good Friday, 3/31 Easter Sunday, Sunday School & Adult Education 9:00am

Zion Episcopal Church

10 Park Place (on the Circle) • Avon (585) 226-3722 zionepiscopalchurchavon.org Facebook: facebook.com/Zionchurchavon

St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Parish

Father Anthony Amato, Pastor

WORSHIP SERVICES Easter

HOLY SATURDAY

Holy Saturday marks the final day of the Triduum, or the three days preceding Easter Sunday. Scripture states that Holy Saturday was when Jesus’ body was placed in the tomb.

St. Dominic Church Corner of West Main Street & Rt. 21, Shortsville

Palm Sunday Vigil Mass, March 23 at 4pm

Palm Sunday Mass, March 24 at 12 noon

Easter Sunday Mass, March 31 at 12 noon

St. Felix Church 12 Hibbard Avenue, Clifton Springs

Palm Sunday Mass, March 24 at 8am

Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass, March 30 at 8pm

Easter Sunday Mass, March 31 at 8am

St. Francis Church 10 Church Street, Phelps

Palm Sunday Mass, March 24 at 10am

Holy Thursday Mass, March 28 at 7pm

Friday of the Passion of the Lord, March 29 at 3pm

Easter Sunday Mass, March 31 at 10am

(315) 462-2961 • www.StPeterParish.us

Father Amato, Pastor 462-2961 • www.StPeterParish.us

Alleluia!

He is Risen!

Level: Advanced

Gospel Corner

TRUE STORY:William Mackey was born 1839 in Montrose, Scotland. He left home at 17 for college. His mother gave him a Bible with his name and a verse in it to help guide him along. In school he drifted into sin as many do, dropped out, even pawning his Bible. He finally crawled out of his wicked decline, returned to school and became a doctor. In his residency, making his rounds, he came upon an unnamed laborer who was seriously injured. He deteriorated and died. His last wish was to have his landlady bring him his book. After his death the nurse asked Dr. Mackey ‘’what shall I do with this? It was a Bible. He realized it was His Bible he had pawned years ago. He was stunned and moved. He resigned and became a minister, He wrote a Hymn named REVIVE US AGAIN. May God move on us as well.

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THE TOTAL ECLIPSE IS COMING!!!

we adjust our hours due to the high volume of people expected in the area.

For the safety of all concerned, we will adjust our hours as follows:

Friday, April 5th ...........................8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday, April 6th..................8:00 am - 12:00 noon

Sunday, April 7th ..........................................CLOSED

Monday, April 8th .........................................CLOSED

Tuesday, April 9th...................Back to regular hours

DID YOU KNOW?

Car buyers may find some great deals by using offered rebates. Rebates can take place at any time of the year. Dealers typically use rebates in order to clear out a particular model year. Rebates may also be offered through the manufacturer. Dealerships may sell a vehicle for less when certain incentives are applied. Shoppers can rely on Edmunds. com to search for rebates and incentives by vehicle make and geographic location.

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* Andrew Lawrence, ran two hours, 47 minutes and 41 seconds in a banana costume during a London marathon in order to secure the title of the fastest time to run a marathon while wearing a fruit costume.

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. LITERATURE: What is the name of the kingdom in “The Princess Bride”?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: In British royalty, what is King Charles’ family name?

3. TELEVISION: Which TV sitcom features Sheldon’s catchphrase “Bazinga!”?

4. U.S. STATES: Which U.S. state is home to the Awatovi Ruins, a national historic landmark?

5. HISTORY: According to a WWII government slogan, what sinks ships?

6. GEOGRAPHY: What is the name of the small principality that lies between Spain and France?

7. ANATOMY: Which part of the brain controls hunger?

8. LANGUAGE: The Latin word “caput” refers to what part of the human anatomy?

9. SCIENCE: Which color has the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum?

10. FOOD & DRINK: What is the primary alcohol used in margaritas?

10. Tequila.

9. Red.

8. The head.

7. Hypothalamus.

6. Andorra.

5. Loose lips.

4. Arizona.

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2. Mountbatten-Windsor.

1. Florin.

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BLOOMFIELDPUBLICLIBRARY:

Eclipse Programming:Yougetfree EclipseGlassesatEveryEvent!

AfterSchoolCrafternoons: Wednesdaysat4-5pm: Mar.27andApr3rd:Makeprotectiveanddecorativemasksthatgo aroundeclipseglasses.

Bloomfield Public Library

9 Church Street, Bloomfield 585-657-6264

Mon.-Thus. 10am-8pm Fri. 10am-6pm; 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

Here’s

what’s happening at your local library…

NOW HERE’S A TIP

How to pack a suitcase: Roll pants and tops, adding to suitcase first, toward the handle side. Then add heavy items (shoes, boots) toward the wheel end. Make sure you choose the right size case for the trip; too much room will cause items to shift around.

AllAgesEvents: AllAgesMovieNight!Mar27that 5:30

WatchthemovieHomeaboutan alienteachingtheearthlingsafew things.

MakeanEclipseSafetyKit:Apr.3rd at5:30pmCompilethenecessities likesunscreen,glasses,andlearn somesafetytips!

GeneralProgramming: OtherHalfxBPLBookClubison Wed.Mar.27th5:30-6:30.Please registeronourwebsite WeareclosedSaturdayMarch 30th.HappyEaster!

BookClubisApr.1stat2:30-3:30 attheBPL WeareclosedSaturdayMarch 30th.HappyEaster!

BookClubisononMon.Apr.1st at2:30-3:30

Tuesday10:30Storytime

Wednesday11ToddlerPlaytime, 3pmSnackersClub

Thursday5-7p.m.Drop-InTech

Help

Friday1:30Drop-InKnitting

VICTORFARMINGTONLIBRARY:

Ongoing Programs:

Mondays2:00PM:MahJonggJoin otherMahJonggenthusiasts!

Mondays12:30PM&Thursdays 11:00AM:On-SiteChairYoga* Suggesteddonation$3/class

Mondays6:00PM:PlayHandand FootGameHavesomefun,meet newfriends!

Wednesdays9:15AM:Library WalkersMeetatthelibrary,walkin anyweather.

10:45AM-1:45PM:BasicComputer SkillsforAdults*Signupfora sessionbycallingthelibrary.

Wednesdays2:00-4:00PM:Euchre &HandandFootGames

Thursday3/215:30PM:NEW!Let’s PlayPinochle*

Saturday3/2310:30AMTryMakingBobbinLace*Learnthetwo basicstitchesusedtomakealllace frommembersoftheGenesee CountryLaceGuild.

Thursday3/286:00PMReikiBenefitsforSelf-CareandAwareness* Learntode-stressandcreatepersonalhealingwithReiki.

Saturday3/3010:30AMRaven StealstheSun:NativeAmerican EclipseStoriesw/PerryGround, MasterStoryteller*atGanondagan StateHistoricSite.

*www.victorfarmingtonlibrary. libcal.comformoreinfoandto register.

CANANDAIGUA

TheOntarioCountyArtsCouncil announces anacceptanceperiod for2024grantapplications.The OCACisacceptinggrantapplicationsthroughApril1st,2024from localnonprofitandgovernmentorganizationsforsmallprojectsto enhancethevisualandperforming artsinOntarioCounty.Thearts Councilhasestablishedabudgetof $4000for2024.Grantsofupto $1000willbeannouncedbyMay 15th,2024.Projectsmustbenefit theOntarioCountycommunityand enhancetheartsasawhole.For moreinformation,grantcriteria, andanapplicationformgoto ocarts.org

FAIRPORT

TheEmbraceYourSisters(EYS)Tea AtTwoFashionShowFundraiser includesanonlineSilent Auction,winepull,jewelryandtea potraffles,arunwayofmodels showcasingthelatestfashionsfrom localboutiques,refreshments, speaker,andmusicalentertainment.Thedoorsopenat12:30pm onMay5atCasaLargasoattendeescanviewtheSilentAuction andadditionalraffleitemsattheir leisure,whileenjoyingwineand refreshments.Thosenotattending canstillparticipateintheonline SilentAuction,aswell.Thisevent hasbeen‘teaed’uptosupport breastcancerpatients’emergency financialneedsacrossour neighboring13counties.

FARMINGTON

LaughingOutLoudComedy with DanKulp- Getreadyto laughuntilyoursideshurt!We’re thrilledtoannounceourfirstannualLaughingOutLoudcomedy showfeaturingthehilariousDan Kulp,alongwiththeuproarious DanViolaandspecialguestemcee GregVanAlstine!March22, 7-9pm,CobblestoneArtsCenter, 1622Rt.332,Farmington.Cost: $25.https://book.stripe.com/ 3cs9DL0Td49NfsY5kr

FISHERS

SpringEphemeralWalkalong the DomineTrail,Fishers- Bruce Gilmanwillleadusonawalk throughtheDomineTrails(offthe AuburnTrail)toseeearlyspring ephemeralblooms.Meetatthe parkinglotbehindtheFishers’firehouse,March30at10AMorifyou prefertocarpool,pleasemeetusat theparkinglotbehindtheOntario CountyCourtHouse(SlyStreet)by 9:30AM.

O, wind, if winter comes, can spring be far behind?

~ Percy Bysshe Shelley

HONEOYE

AmericanLegionEasterRaffleEnjoy aneveningoffunwith chancestowingreatprizes!SaturdayMarch23rd.Doorsopenat 5:45withrafflesstartingpromptly at6:00pm.Refreshmentswillbe served.JoinusattheHoneoyeHemlockAmericanLegionPost 1278,4931CoRd16,Honeoye. Thiseventisopentoeveryone.... Seeyouthere!

HONEOYE FALLS

TheHoneoyeFalls-Mendon Historical Society- TheApril4th meetingoftheHoneoyeFallsMendonHistoricalSocietywillfeatureJaneOakes,localhistorian. Jane’stopicwillbe“TheHistoryof CheeseFactoriesintheGenesee Country.”Themeetingwillbegin at7:30pmonThursday,April4, 2024attheMendonCommunity Center,167NorthMainStreetin HoneoyeFalls.Thisfacilityis handicappedaccessible.Themeetingisopentothepublic.Forinformationcall694-8236.

IONIA

TheMiller´sCornersCemetery Association will holditsAnnual MeetingonWednesday,March27 at7pmattheIoniaFireHouse, CountyRoad14,Ionia.People owningcemeterylotsareeligibleto attend.Alllawnmowingbidsmust bereceivedpriortothemeeting. MailyourbidtoLarryEvans,Superintendent,POBox58,Ionia,NY 14475.Formoreinformationcall 585-624-4993.

LIVONIA

FamilyEclipseParty: Come and sharethisonceinalifetimeexperiencewithus!Everyoneiswelcome!Monday,April8th,2pm4:30pmattheUnitedMethodist ChurchofLivonia,21SummersSt, Livonia.Playsomegames,enjoy somesnacks,makeacerealbox eclipseviewerandcreategreat familymemorieswhileyouexperienceatotalsolareclipse!This won’thappenagainuntil2144!! BYOlawnchairs.

SpringClearance!!! The United MethodistChurchofLivoniaThrift Shop,locatedatthecornerof SpringandChurchStreetsin Livonia,willofferALLCLOTHING FREEApril4-5-6andApril 11-12-13.TheThriftShopisopen ThursdaysandFridays9AM-3PM andSaturdays9AM-2PM.

PALMYRA

ThePalmyraGardenClubFundraiser will runfrommid-Marchtothe endofApril2024.Proceedsfromthis annualeventwillpurchaseflowers andsoilforsummerflowercontainers atthePalmyracommunitycenter, Villagehall,villagestreetlocationsand windowboxesattheAllingCoverlet Museum;18locationsintotal.Local participatingbusinesseswillhavewellmarkedjarsintheirestablishments requestingdonationsforthisproject. ThePalmyragardenclubFacebook pagewillincludeaflierwithfurther details,locationofdonationjarsand contactinformationforquestions. Thankyouforyourconsideration;any andalldonationshelpuskeepPalmyralookingbeautiful.

ROCHESTER

38thAnnualGeneseeValley Woodcarvers Show andCompetition - April13,10-4:30pm, RochesterMuseumandScience Center-EisenhartAuditorium,657 EastAvenue,Rochester.Something forallageswithcarvingsofall shapesandsizes.Events:10AM ShowOpens.10:30AMWorking DecoyJudging.3PMRafflesales close.3:30PMRaffledrawingneednotbepresenttowin.4PM Peoples’ChoiceAward.4:30PM ShowCloses.Ourshowfeatures bird,fish,caricatures,youthcarvings,demonstrations,andmore. Soapcarvingkitsforyouth(no charge)availablewhilesupplies last.Raffleforcarvingsandcarving relateditems-neednotbepresent towin.Information:http:// gvwoodcarvers.com

VICTOR

Tuesday,April2-AmericanRed Cross BloodDrive: 1:30pmto 6:30pmatFirstUnitedMethodist Church,106EastMainSt.,Victor. Participantsmustbeages17or older;16withparentalconsentand bringID.Forinformation:redcross. org.Appointmentsmaybemadeat redcrossblood.org.

EatPancakes&HikeVictorTrails - Enjoy apancakelunchatStoney RidgeFarmsinFarmingtonfollowedbyahikealongtheVictor TrailswithSpringwaterTrailson SundayMarch24fromnoon-4PM. Foradditionalinfo/directions/ updatesvisitthewebsite: springwatertrails.org

WEBSTER

Women’sClubOfWebster

Meeting - Thursday,April18, 2024:JulianneGroff,MSW,ExecutiveDirectorattheWebsterComfortCareHomewillbespeakingto theWCWatProietti’sRestaurant, 980RidgeRd.,Webster.Social time:11:15;meeting:12:00noon; lunch:12:30followedbyMs. Groff’spresentation.Backbymemberdemand:enjoyavarietyof Proietti’spopularpizzas,salad,a cannoliandcamaraderiefor$19. NewmembersWELCOME!Send checkmadeouttoWCWbyApril 12thtoCarolynRittenhouse,405 CountyLineRoad,Ontario,14519. Questions(?)orifyouthinkyour checkwillbelate,phoneCarolynat 585-265-1303.

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• Organizations seeking crafters or vendor

• Organizations seeking donations of items

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HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF WHEN TRAVELING ALONE

Avoid becoming intoxicated. Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol can severely lower inhibitions.That may mean you make unsafe choices or become an easy target for those looking for victims.

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Travel with Cathy “Where the Fun Begins”

NYCity via Amtrak • July 18-21 $675 pp/dbl

Explore the city on own. Add on NY Yankee tkt. and more!

Great Family trip. Children rates $95-$185

Explore Maine • Aug. 4-10 $2,350 pp/dbl 14 meals including Lobster Bake and so much more!

Mackinac Island • Sept. 14-18

2 nights ON Island. Call for details!

Macy’s Day Parade • Nov. 20-23 $950 pp/dbl. Hotel 3 blocks from parade route.

Great Family trip. Children rates $95-$185 Call 585-250-8103 or visit www.travelwithcathy.com

DID YOU KNOW? Without pollinators, more than 100 crops grown in the United States would not be able to thrive. Plants, including various fruits, vegetables, nuts and more, rely on pollinators to ensure to transport pollen. Though many plants are self-pollinating and others are pollinated by the wind or water, many others rely on insects and animals to become pollinated. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says birds, bees, bats, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, and small mammals all can work as pollinators. Examples of crops pollinated by pollinators include apples, squash and almonds.Animals and insects help pollinate more than 75 percent of the world’s flowering plants, and nearly 75 percent of all crops, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Unfortunately, pesticide use can diminish the number of natural pollinators. Natural gardening and pest-control can help protect the habitats of pollinators.

SIGNS YOUR PET HAS FLEAS

PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

The cause of Hoarsness when barking…

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My little dog Barnsey is quite a barker for a terrier, but for the past several days his bark has been very hoarse. He sometimes snorts or sneezes, too. I make sure he has plenty of water, but I’m not sure what else to do. It doesn’t seem to be getting better. -- Faye H., Hartford, Connecticut

DEAR FAYE: is is a perfect time to take Barnsey to the vet. Chronic hoarseness when barking can have several different causes, and the veterinarian can better evaluate him to see what’s happening.

I’ll go over some of the reasons for a barker suddenly getting hoarse. Laryngitis is a common diagnosis, but it’s important to figure out the cause. A bacterial or viral infection may be the culprit, or gastroesophageal reflux (where stomach acid flows up into the esophageal tract, causing irritation and inflammation).

Less common causes are masses or tumors growing on or near the dog’s larynx, or other conditions affecting the larynx. ese may require surgery, and the vet will discuss this option with you.

e vet will evaluate Barnsey to see if he has an infection, acid reflux, or if the hoarse barking has another cause. ey’ll then be able to recommend an effective treatment. For example, a bacterial infection would likely be treated with antibiotics. A viral infection has to run its course, but Barnsey would be treated with medications to make him comfortable and reduce inflammation.

If acid reflux is the suspected culprit, the vet may recommend changes to his feeding schedule and the amount of food at each meal. You can also try different varieties of dog food.

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Gardeners around Rochester are busy dreaming of and planning this season’s plots. What early spring bloom common around here is your favorite?

• Snowdrops

• Crocus

• Daffodil

• Tulip

Poll ends 03-26-2024

Poll ended 03-19-2024

March in Western NY brings maple sugaring weekends, festivals, and pancake breakfasts across our region. What is your favorite part of maple weekends?

11.1% Sampling fresh maple syrup straight from the source

22.2% Tasting maple treats like candy and donuts

22.2% Joining family and friends for pancake breakfast traditions

44.4% Enjoying the beautiful late-winter, early spring weather

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PLAYER PIANO - has music to go into it. 585-670-9402

Reeds, books and handles for BASKET WEAVING. nlucas@rochester.rr.com

1-1/2’ stack of OLD POPULAR MECHANICS MAGAZINES. 585-385-9938

Two large PORCELAIN RABBITS - Mr. & Mrs. Rabbit and a large bag of PLASTIC EASTER EGGS. 585-519-1694

WURLITZER PIANO from the old Batavia Party House. You pick up, Batavia. 585-343-6821

Box of STAINED GLASS and CLEAR GLASS. 585-964-2405

48” LOVESEAT, blue color. Like brand new. QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS, like brand new. 585-356-3378

1978 KENWOOD STEREO RECEIVER, perfect condition. aimeen@juno.com for p/up detail

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ResMed CPAP MACHINE. With HumidAire 3i and S8 Escape System. Farmington. 585-202-0914

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PALM SUNDAY

On what is now called “Palm Sunday,” Jesus Christ rode a donkey into Jerusalem while villagers welcomed him and waved palm branches. This is mentioned in each of the Biblical Gospels and occurs a week before His subsequent resurrection. Jesus possibly rode a donkey rather than a horse as a sign of peace, as a war-waging king might ride a horse. The “Passion of the Christ” is typically read during Palm Sunday masses.

Exploring Nature’s Bounty: Maple Weekends and Beyond in New York State

BY SUZIE WELLS

New York State is known for a lot of things. Milk is the state beverage, the beaver is the state animal, rose is the state flower, apple is the state fruit and muffin, and the ladybug is the state insect. All these state emblems are evident in Western NY, but perhaps most notably this month is the NY state tree, the maple.

is time of year, the spring warmth thaws lakes and ponds, and maple trees are ready for tapping. Many maple sugar houses in the Finger Lakes welcome visitors for the short harvest season to witness the time-honored traditions of maple tree tapping and syrup making. And sure, many offer breakfasts where families and friends come together and sample freshly-made syrup atop fluffy pancakes.

A quick online search for Maple weekends reveals dozens of locations around Western NY, so you’re sure to find great choices close to home. at’s one of the many blessings of living in Western NY. My family likes to visit Cumming Nature Center, where we can hike the beautiful trails of the property before or a er touring demonstrations. When I was a kid, it was our annual tradition since we lived near the center.

We o en take for granted the sweet syrup gracing the breakfast table. I know for me anyway, it’s better to buy a jug from a neighbor instead of national conglomerates, and this time of year, it’s especially incredible to see how it’s made, to see the variations across strains depending on the tree, the year, and the process, and to truly appreciate the time and hard work that goes into the process. As with a lot of things in life, when we see how something is made or done, we o en gain a greater appreciation for that product or service, and this time of year, I find myself in awe that we tap the sweetness from trees we have in such abundance around here. at homemade syrup made just down the street carries that much more significance.

is year, I learned that 2024 marks the 100th birthday of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. To celebrate the centennial, nearby Letchworth State Park staff say they’re adding even more fun to their annual pancake breakfasts, sugarbush tours, and demonstrations, with their mapling team using exactly one hundred taps on the park’s maple trees this year.

Sometimes we take for granted the beautiful expansive greenspaces and wooded areas around us. Travel a few hours away and the landscape changes. Maple weekends each spring help us recognize the hidden beauty within the trees we may take for granted.

For one hundred years, you’ve walked the trails, camped in the forests, organized summer cookouts, and swam in the lakes and pools. You’ve created memories and passed down traditions. You’ve helped forge the last one hundred years of recreation and stewardship – and will help ignite one hundred years ahead.”

NYS had the first publicly owned historic site in the nation opened in 1850, and Niagara Falls became the first US State Park in 1885. “NYS Parks cares for over 335,000 acres of land, 2,000 miles of trails, and thousands of historic buildings across the state. Almost 80 million visitors from around the world visit our waterfalls, campsites, and breathtaking views.” We are so blessed to have so many of those

According to Letchworth Park History, the original 1,000-acre Glen Iris estate, gi ed by retired businessman and philanthropist, William Pryor Letchworth, was added to the state system as Letchworth State Park in 1907, and through collaborations since then, the park has expanded to its nearly 14,000 acres, attracting over a million visitors each year.

We have such incredible resources in our own backyards, and as maple weekends remind us of the sweetness within such resources, I also reflect on humanity’s relatively small role in nature. We need to take care of the world around us. As warmer temps and spring blossoms brush away the winter’s cold, let’s appreciate the wooded areas that are so precious and make Western NY such a beautiful place to live. We have such impressive county and town parks, but if you haven’t yet been to a state park, I encourage you to check out parks.ny.gov, and explore.

e NYS Parks system, the department says, was “A vision one hundred years ago to connect people to New York State’s most celebrated lands [that] has since transformed into the state park system we know and love today – 360,000 acres of beaches, campgrounds, trails, golf courses, and so much more. is system was built for you.

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VENT BRIGHTER

Save the Wall

Please walk facing the oncoming traffic!

Every time we passed by the old stone wall in Geneseo, my grandma would lament over the fallen stones and disrepair of the historical and prominent feature that hugs the edge of downtown. What the Save the Wall group is doing by rebuilding the crumbled stone wall is a true service to the community and to history itself. Please know that we notice and appreciate the hard work it takes to fix it. The wall looks amazing and grandma would be so delighted and proud of everyone who worked so hard to fix it. Thank You!

I’m Welcoming Spring!

After years of walking to and from work I’m retired now, but I continue to walk daily to stay in shape. Most of the streets and roads in my neighborhood do not have sidewalks so I have to walk along the edge of the roadway or shoulder (if available). From a child I was always taught to walk facing the oncoming traffic which in America usually means to walk to the left side. Before sharing this “vent” I even checked several websites to see if that is still the rule and yes, it is. So it annoys me when I have to change sides to avoid an oncoming walkeroften with a dog or dogs - that is walking WITH the oncoming traffic instead of facing it. Don’t they know that is dangerous when they can’t see the oncoming traffic or don’t they care they endanger my welfare by forcing me to temporarily cross the road to avoid them?

The beginning of spring in Western New York is like a welcome relief after the long winter months. There’s a shift in the air as the days get longer and the weather starts to warm up (hopefully consistently soon) and as everything starts to come back to life like the buds on trees and flowers starting to bloom. I’m ready to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, whether it’s taking a walk in the park or simply sitting outside and soaking up the sunshine.

Public Decency

Pop Ups and Markets

I appreciate the effort and dedication that goes into markets, which are noticeably gaining more and more popularity even in our “small” towns. I love supporting real artisans and discovering one-of-a-kind items while spending time out in my community. There’s something special about seeing the hardworking owners/creators/sellers, hearing their stories, and knowing that each purchase directly supports their passion and livelihood.

I recently attended a high school sporting event with my grandchild and had to ask the man behind me to please “not use that language” as he was spewing out vulgarity. My husband and I were at a restaurant a week later and asked to move our seating because the person in the booth behind us was using the same vulgar word every other sentence. The signs on people’s vehicles and in people’s yards displaying vulgarity has increased. What has happened to our society? We are not going to change a person’s behavior but if you are tired of this then please contact your local and state representatives. There is a big difference between “free speech” and public obscenity. How a person talks in a private setting or their homes is their business but why should any of us have to hear/see that by going to public places or driving down the street in our cars? If enough people take the time to complain to our leaders it just might make a difference, especially since this has gotten so out of hand.

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e Genesee County Public Defender is seeking a full-time Legal Clerk-Typist and a full-time Assistant Public Defender for its criminal division.

For additional information, please visit the Human Resources link on the Genesee County website at www.co.genesee.ny.us.

Resumes and Civil Service applications can be sent by mail to:

Jerry Ader, Public Defender, at the County Courts Facility, 1 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020, by fax to 585-344-8553 or by e-mail to jerry.ader@co.genesee.ny.us

Any questions can be addressed to:

Jamie Amburgey, Office Manager, at 585-815-7815

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.

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EASTER SYMBOLISM COMPLEMENTS THE HOLIDAY

Tradition plays an important role in Easter celebrations for many families. Cherished traditions and symbols of Easter may include anything from egg hunts to lilies to lambs. Understanding the importance behind these symbols can make sharing the miracle of Easter that much more special. Eggs are one of the more recognizable symbols of Easter. For Easter egg hunts, eggs are hard-boiled and decorated in bright hues. It’s believed that the origins of Easter eggs are both secular and religious. From the secular (once pagan) perspective, the egg is an ancient symbol of new life, according to The History Channel, and has been associated with pagan festivals that celebrate spring. Some Christians feel that Easter eggs represent Christ’s emergence from the tomb and his subsequent resurrection. Eggs were once a food not consumed during Lent, therefore painting and decorating them to mark the end of fasting and penance became a way to celebrate Easter.

The crucifix is one of the central symbols of Easter and Christianity. The cross is a symbol of Christ’s crucifixion and sacrifice. The crucifix also highlights the ability of God to give new life to people after death.

In addition to wearing and displaying the cross during Easter, some people bake “hot cross buns” as another symbol of the season.

The Easter bunny is very much a secular symbol of the holiday, but one that has become so ingrained with the season that many people ascribe to it a Christian meaning. Pagan celebrations of spring often linked rabbits or hares with the season because of their fertility and ability to bring forth new life. According to the Christian living resource Crosswalk, believers associate the rabbit coming out of its underground home as a symbol of Christ emerging from the tomb.

Lilies are often exchanged during Easter celebrations or presented as hostess gifts for those sharing the holiday meal with others. The American Bible Society says lilies grow in the spring around the time when Easter is typically celebrated. Also, because they look like trumpets, they can be a symbol that heralds Christ’s resurrection.

The lamb is another symbol associated with Easter. Lambs were originally associated with the Jewish holiday of Passover, when lambs were sacrificed and their blood was used to mark which houses contained those faithful to God. As a result of his crucifixion, Christ became the symbolic lamb for all - the ultimate sacrifice. In fact, Christ is often referred to as “The Lamb of God.”

Easter is replete with many recognized symbols. Unearthing their meanings can be a learning experience and a way to further immerse oneself in this holy holiday.