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Monroe County has suggested that 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

TECH TO TAKE ALONG ON YOUR NEXT ROAD TRIP

Road trips hold a special place in many people’s hearts. The open road and the freedoms it represents have been romanticized by writers and travelers since automobiles became accessible to the masses.

While many drivers still take to the road looking for adventure, road trips have changed considerably since Jack Kerouac penned his seminal novel “On the Road” in the 1950s. The spirit of the open road is still there, but the way travelers approach road trips has changed considerably, most notably with regard to the technology that motorists now take along for the ride. Drivers about to embark on a road trip, whether it’s their first such venture or their fiftieth, can make trips even more enjoyable by taking along the right tech.

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Seychelles islands located?

2. TELEVISION: In which sitcom is the catchphrase “Hello, Newman” used often?

3. FOOD & DRINK: What is a cornichon?

4. HISTORY: According to a WWII government slogan, what should citizens do after they “Keep calm ...”?

5. MOVIES: What is the name of John Wayne’s character in “True Grit”?

6. LANGUAGE: The Latin word “genu” refers to which part of the human body?

7. U.S. STATES: How many states begin with the letter “R”?

8. MEDICAL: The first vaccine was created to protect against which disease?

9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the name of Helen Keller’s teacher, who taught the blind and deaf girl how to communicate?

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10. ANATONY: What is the smallest organ in the human body? Answers

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April 1st ushers in the spring

fishing season with trout derbies around the Rochester streams. Fishers, what about the season/ sport most appeals to you?

• Peace, solitude, quiet, disconnection from daily life

• Spending time outdoors in nature

• Sharing the experience with special people

• Catching my own food

• The thrill of the hunt, challenge outsmarting fish

• All or a combination of the above

Poll ends 04-02-202

HEAP Recipients

Automatically Eligible Income guidelines are:

Family of 1: $36,420

Family of 2: $47,640

Family of 3: $58,848

Family of 4:

Poll Results 03-26-2024 Gardeners around Rochester are busy dreaming of and planning this season’s plots. What early spring bloom common around here is your favorite?

5.6% Snowdrops

16.7% Crocus

27.8% Daffodil

50.0% Tulip

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REASONS TO PLANT A TREE

There are plenty of reasons to plant trees. Trees provide a natural form of shade, reducing air temperature by blocking the sun’s rays. This can reduce reliance on air conditioning systems and make it more comfortable to spend time outdoors during the summer.

North Carolina State University College of Agriculture & Life Sciences says trees absorb and block noise and reduce glare. They also can trap dust, pollen and smoke. Trees also absorb carbon dioxide and potentially harmful gasses from the air. One large tree can supply a day’s worth of oxygen for as many as four people, while also storing 13 pounds of carbon per year.

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Wilted grass: Many things can cause grass to wilt over the course of winter, so homeowners may have to put on their sleuth’s cap to determine why grass that was healthy as recently as late fall is now wilted as the spring bloom begins. Grass that’s adjacent to walkways and driveways might have wilted due to the application of deicing solutions. Such products can prevent the formation of ice on driveways and walkways. However, when they’re tracked onto the grass by people or animals or blown there by winter winds, grass can wilt. A deep watering in spring can flush any lingering solution from the lawn. In future winters, homeowners can be as careful as possible when applying de-icing solutions, making a concerted effort to avoid spreading any onto the grass and limited applications to areas of the driveway and walkways that are not close to the grass.

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WAYS TO UPGRADE A LANDSCAPE

Upgrade walkways. Though it’s more expensive than adding planters and planting perennials, upgrading old and cracked walkways is a great way to give a property a whole new look. According to the renovation experts at HomeAdvisor, homeowners typically pay between $6 and $12 per square foot for new concrete walkway installation. Homeowners working on a budget can target spots where walkways have already cracked and fix those areas first before continuing the project piecemeal until all the old walkways have been replaced.

STAY SAFE WHEN LANDSCAPING

Landscaping is typically viewed as a chore by homeowners, many of who enjoy doing some work on their lawns and gardens. But only few homeowners may recognize the potential dangers of lawn maintenance. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that more than 230,000 people per year are treated for various injuries resulting from lawn and garden tools. Common injuries include loss of fingers, lacerations, broken and dislocated bones, eye injuries, and burns. Many of these injuries are entirely preventable if homeowners prioritize safety when tending to their lawns and gardens.

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* In a move to keep disease-wary Nazis away, Polish doctor Eugene Lazowski faked a typhus outbreak, saving over 8,000 people from slave labor camps and death.

Does Your Family Have a Fire Escape Plan? (Family Features) When a home fire occurs, you have very little time to get out. A working smoke alarm doubles your chances of survival, yet more than twenty percent of American homes are without them. Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs teamed up to address this problem by providing vital fire safety information to families. Make a Plan Installing smoke alarms on every level of the home and developing a plan of escape can give your family precious minutes to get out and get to safety. Draw a floor plan of your home and sketch exit routes out of every room. Make sure you have a fire escape ladder long enough to reach the ground from upstairs rooms. Assign an outside meeting place, so you can quickly locate each other

WAYS TO MAKE HOMES SAFER

Improving traction around the house also can minimize falls. Throw rugs and runners can be made more secure with nonslip rubber backings. Bath rugs can reduceslippingonwetsurfacesin the bathroom. Also, nonslip mats can be used inside of showers and bathtubs.

Use shoe trays to reduce puddling frommeltingsnoworrainrunoffin entryways. Mop up spills quickly, and consider the use of matteor textured-finished flooring to improve stability underfoot. Promptly remove snow and ice from driveways and walkways. For those who live in cold climates, heated concrete can help melt precipitation before it accumulates.

Reeds, books and handles for BASKET WEAVING. 585-352-4349

YOKOHAMA AVID TIRES, S34P P225/40R18 88V. Set of four tires came with 2023 Subaru Impreza. 1,500 miles on them. 585-245-3187

WOODEN DOUBLE BED, rotary wheels, 4’3” wide, 6’3.5” long. Easy to reassemble. brokers@bizbrokersny.com

6’ CHRISTMAS TREE with fixed lights and stand. rentzeljere@gmail.com

POWER LIFT RECLINER. Dark Green. You pick up, Caledonia area. 585-704-8336

PIANO - Upright Baldwin Acrosonic piano with seat. Good condition. Must pick up professionally. karenlarkin0730@gmail.com

Bag of GREETING CARDS (50+) – Brand new. Father’s Day, Graduation, Sympathy, Baby, and an assortment of others.

585-244-0864

Three large MIRRORS, two - 5’ x 6’ and one - 3’ x 6’. Very good condition. You pick up, Caledonia AM Legion. CalWarVetMem@gmail.com

PILGRIM HYMNALS (233 of them) and 16 black SLEEVELESS YOUTH CHOIR ROBES. Text 585-590-1982

RV MATTRESS - King 80 x 72. Only slept on 5 times. You pick up. 585-455-4783

INTEX SAND FILTER and PUMP for above-ground pool - model # SF70110-2. den.and.ed@hotmail.com

EXERCISE BIKE, EUREKA VACUUM, BATHROOM SCALE and a DVD PLAYER. 585-223-3903

3-RING BINDERS. A variety of sizes. You pick up, Lakeville. Colleen. Henry@lalrr.com

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

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

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

Interfaith Center is taking BOOKS for a Book Sale. Please limit donations for pick up to Livingston and Southern Monroe County. Jackie 585-245-1526

OLD TYPEWRITERS and HOBBY TRAINS & Accessories, any condition. gregcloud55@gmail.com

MODELS - Built or Unbuilt. Automotive, Military, Aviation, Ships, Slot Cars, etc. Parts and Pieces ok. Collector looking for projects, restore. 585-314-6989

ADULT NUTRITION DRINKS, any brand; DOG/BABY PLAYPEN/GATE, LEASH, HARNESS. Any dog supplies. Lakeville. Call/text 585-649-8706

Minimum 100 sq. foot piece of LAND, full sun for monarch butterfly waystation; all plants, labor provided. Preferably in Newark.

3margcos@gmail.com

CHICKEN COOP and/or FENCING for chickens. schiff06@frontiernet.net

Restorer collector looking OLD ELECTRONICS - computers, video games, stereo equipment HiFi speakers, film cameras, ham/CB radios, records, reels +more 585-883-5334

Looking for QUEEN SIZE BED FRAME within 30 miles of Honeoye Falls, call (585) 624-1823

Full size, JOINTED SKELETON. 585-599-3490

OIL BASE PAINT: All colors. DO NOT TEXT. 585-377-0878.

CATTLEYA ORCHID that you no longer want. I would love to adopt it! Will pick up. Webster/Penfield area. Text or call 585-217-3397

VINTAGE POKÉMON CARDS or SPORTS CARDS. 585-729-1259

Senior lady hoping to find OUTDOOR COVER for an older Simplicity Riding Lawnmower. Not too far from Williamson please. 315-310-3897

Seeking a DIRT BIKE or ATV, running or not for father son project. Text or call Matt 315-576-1278

NEEDED

• - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County: 4-H Cloverbud Club Leader - Plan monthly educational meetings for youth ages 5-7. Inspire the next generation, call us today! 585-3433040 or genesee4h@cornell.edu

• - National Warplane Museum: We’re looking for Volunteers! All opportunities can be flexible to fit your schedule. Aircra /Hangar/ Motor Pool, Pilots, Tours, Grounds & Facility Maintenance, Gi Shop, Administration and our biggest event: AIRSHOW! If you enjoy aircra & history, contact us to learn more. Email john.peckham@ nationalwarplanemuseum.com

• - Pet Adoption Network (P.A.N.): Foster homes for rescued cats and kittens desperately needed. P.A.N. will provide needed supplies (bed, food, toys, litter); foster provides daily care and transportation to Sunday Open House (12-4pm). More details/apply at https://www. petadoptionnetwork.org/foster. Email: info@petadoptionnetwork.org or 585-338-9175

• Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteers are needed to become active firefighters. Training is provided free and retirement benefits are available. Help with social activities is also needed. Please contact our Fire Chief Patrick McGrath at chief@lakevillevfd.org. Email chief@lakevillevfd.org

• Serenity House of Victor: Please share your time & talent providing end-of-life resident care, building and grounds maintenance, website/ media, or fundraising support. No experience necessary. Free training. Share your most valuable gi - YOURSELF at our two-bed comfort care home. Email: serenityhousevictor@gmail.com or call 585-729-7617

• Caledonia Library Association: We have lots of volunteer opportunities available for you. Join a committee, help at a fund raising event, teach a class, give a presentation. Join the association. Email glouise4605@yahoo.com

• Begin Again Horse Rescue: Work directly with our equine trainer with a weekly commitment. Also help is needed in the used tack shop on Saturdays. And there is always work to be done with outreach and fundraising. Email info@beginagainrescue.org

• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County: 4-H Dog Club Leader - Plan monthly educational meetings for youth ages 5-18. Inspire the next generation, call us today! Email genesee4h@cornell. edu or call 585-343-3040

• Livingston Day Services: Looking for an individual looking to practice paper shredding skills by interning at non-profit on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Email angela.m.kennelly@opwdd. ny.gov

• Patrick Place Comfort Care Home: We are a 2-bedroom comfort care home providing 24/7 care to residents. We are in need of hands-on resident care volunteers; no experience required, all training will be provided! Call or email us today to learn more! directorpatrickplace@gmail.com

• UR Medicine Home Care: Deliver meals to our participants in Monroe County. Email julie_cunningham@urmc.rochester.edu or call 585-274-4385

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Lone Star Tick Bites Cause

Alpha-Gal Syndrome

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). I live in the country, but I do not remember having a tick on me. My husband and I are very cautious and always check for them. I am struggling to understand what exactly are my symptoms, and what I can and cannot eat. I don’t know if I am someone who can have dairy or not.

The biggest challenge seems to be eating out. If I order chicken, fish or vegetables and they are cooked on the same grill as meat, then they are not safe to eat due to cross contamination. Also, dairy, lard and whey are in many food items.

Is there a specialist I should consult? My doctor seems to know about some of this, but is unable to answer many of my questions. Any information you can share would be helpful.

-- S.N.

ANSWER: AGS is an allergy to galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, a carbohydrate allergen found in all mammalian meats, such as beef, pork and lamb. The allergy can be serious as people develop symptoms, including various syndromes like skin itching and rashes; gastrointestinal symptoms; and even anaphylaxis, a severe allergy syndrome of cardiovascular collapse.

These reactions are delayed compared to other typical allergic responses, with people often developing symptoms the night after consuming meat -- about two to six hours after consumption. A blood test for alpha-gal allergies can confirm the diagnosis.

These symptoms usually begin after getting bitten multiple times by a Lone Star tick. The tick has alpha-gal in its saliva, which triggers the sensitivity. Many medical professionals are unaware of this newly described condition (40% reported never having heard of the syndrome), which can prevent a diagnosis from being made in a timely fashion.

Because the condition is new, there are some factors that we don’t really understand about it, like why some people tolerate muscle meat from an animal but react strongly to organ meat. There just aren’t answers to some of the questions that you might be asking. For example, milk, whey and gelatin sensitivity have been described with AGS, but not lard (at least that I could find).

Sometimes a person tolerates cooked meat but is intolerant of raw (or barely cooked) meat. Some people lose the allergy over time (usually a few years), but additional tick bites may bring it back.

The ideal specialist in this case is an allergist. You should certainly have and know how to use an epinephrine injector in case of a severe reaction.

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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.

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Gospel Corner

NO GOOD FRIDAY – Jesus Christ (GOD, The Anointed Messiah) paid an awful price on the cross for all our sins but it wasn’t on Friday. Sorry folks, but I’m sure you are well able to count and subtract. Let’s clear up this fallacy. Matthew 12:40 says Jesus was in the earth 3 days and 3 nights. We know for sure Christ rose on the 1st day, Sunday, before sun up. Go 3 days back (nights and days) to Thursday. He had to be crucified on Wednesday 9am to 3pm to fit the timeline. They put His dead body in Joseph’s tomb before sun down. Then Thursday starts. Remember the Jewish day starts at sun down. Our Lord defeated death, hell & the grave by His resurrection before Sunday morning. He proved to all that He is the ONLY way to heaven. Repent and trust Him today.

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Sunday School 10:00am • Morning Service 11:00am Evening Service and Prayer 6:00pm

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Why is Easter ca ed Easter? The christening of the holiday as ‘Easter’ is believed to have originated from the name of a goddess in England, Eostre, who was celebrated at the begi ing of spring before Christ’s time.

What does the word Easter mean?

Another theory su ests that the word ‘Easter’ originated from the German word for ‘East,’ also meaning dawn.

BRIGHTER

Birthday celebration thank you

On behalf of 14 women at lunch on March 20 celebrating the birthdays of two special individuals at [a] restaurant in Mt. Morris, we thank you for the generous gesture of paying for our meals. Your act of kindness truly warmed our hearts and made the celebration even more memorable and has left a lasting impression on all of us. Thank you!

From - The Birthday Club

Please don’t close so much

Fantastic County Rehabilitation Facility

We live in [local town] and love our library. We’re always there for books, art exhibits and different programs. However, lately they often close for a day or longer for various reasons. This past weekend they were closed all day Friday and all day Saturday for an indoor miniature golf tournament which was a fundraiser for the library. It’s also not unusual for them to close for a full day for staff training. For holidays they frequently close for two days. These closings are in my opinion excessive and inconvenience many, many people. When it’s time to vote for the library budget, I always go and vote yes. I may rethink that.

Tipping in restaurants

Words alone cannot express our thanks to the staff of Livingston County [rehab facility]. My roommate was there for over a month and is now walking. A big thanks to the nurse on the rehab floor, the cleaning dept., the physical therapy dept., and Mike and Erica, were all wonderful! The cafeteria staff, Mike, the food was awesome and they were very courteous. Livingston [rehab facility] was a wonderful place; the staff upon arrival was like old family with their greetings. We also had to use their transportation to go to Rochester to the doctor. Robbie and Holly were awesome on the Mobile Medical. We highly recommend this place. Again, we say a big Thank you! Keep up the great job. We love you all. God Bless You all. Always remember you're never fully dressed until you wear a smile. Thanks again! ~John and

Shirley

Some restaurants are starting to add a line on your bill to tip the kitchen. Tips are for the servers. Period! The OWNERS should pay their Cooks, Chefs and Cleaners appropriately. With our economy, costs and prices are out of control. I feel it’s absurd to “bleed” your patrons. Some checks have a pre-set tip or an extra line to add a tip but you are on the spot if you choose not to. When I see this, I WON’T RETURN, spreading the word about that restaurant.

Each mumbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.

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Here’s a Tip

* What’s the best way to keep sheet sets together? Tuck all the pieces in a matching pillowcase, of course.

* Need to hull strawberries? Try using a straw. You position the straw at the bottom of the strawberry, then push up toward the stem. It works quickly and well.

* If you mount a magnet strip in your bathroom or on your vanity, you can use it to hold bobby pins or metal barrettes. Or mount a ribbon to hold all kinds of hair clips.

* If your entertainment electronics have a clock that is too bright, cover it with plain tape. You will still be able to read the time, but the tape will lessen the glare.

Hocus Focus

BY HENRY BOLTINOFF

Christina Thompson: Empowering Others Through Leadership and Advocacy

BY HELANA SHUMWAY

EveryMarch,wehonorWomen’sHistoryMonthtopayhomage to our world’s incredible, powerful, fierce women. While this act of reverence should certainly be a year-long effort, March brings an additional opportunity for reflection.

Western New York is a particularly relevant area to celebrate women’s history, as Seneca Falls and Rochester were two central locations during the women’s suffrage movement in the 1800s. is month, there are many incredible women to highlight who continue to advocate for needed change in our society. One such woman is Christina ompson.

Representing strength, resilience, perseverance, and determination, Christina is an advocate in her personal life and in her professional life. March 1st, she started her new role as Executive Director of the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester. e Coalition offers support and other services to breast and gynecologic cancer survivors in 27 counties in Western and Central New York. e organization’s four pillars are Support, Education, Research, and Advocacy.

Christina’s journey to the Coalition was not a linear one. In her words, “ e path I’ve traveled through life has been marked by unforeseen changes and surprises, and pondering over these moments enables me to pinpoint the precise times when my voice began to emerge.”

In the spring of 2018, at 39 years old, Christina received news that changed her life in an instant; she was diagnosed with stage IIb breast cancer. Her voice emerged a er she began coming to the Coalition for support during her treatment.

roughout treatment, Christina participated in many different discussion groups offered by the organization. “I found comfort in connecting with the Coalition staff,” she reflects. “ eir attentive listening, marked by the understanding nod of someone who had walked a similar path, provided solace. My greatest fears, such as how to undergo treatment without health insurance and the possibility of my 2- and 5-year-old daughters growing up without me, were dispelled.”

She and her husband also started a support group within their church community, providing individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers space to share stories, resources, and validation. Christina’s voice emerged stronger within the community as she faced her own reality of going through cancer treatment.

A few years a er completing her treatment, Christina came across the Coalition’s search for a Program Director and knew this was the right next step. “Upon assuming the role in January 2021, I felt an instant sense of belonging,” she shares. “All at once, the upheaval of my breast cancer diagnosis at 39 provided me with a newfound sense of purpose in life. My voice was developing – I had found my cause and my purpose.”

Swi ly, her voice found resonance. Upon joining the Advocacy Committee, representing one of the cornerstone pillars of the

Coalition, Christina used her cancer journey to affect change. Comprised of survivors and others impacted by breast or gynecologic cancer, the committee meticulously chooses proposed legislation that would positively affect the survivor community. Christina shares her firsthand experience when engaging with legislators to articulate the necessity for this change. According to Christina, her voice no longer wavers when describing how she received a breast cancer diagnosis at 39 years old, using it to advocate for the crucial bipartisan support of our elected officials.

At the forefront of the Coalition’s advocacy to pass local, state, and national legislation, Christina is heavily involved in efforts to pass New York State’s Beauty Justice Bill (S4265/A6969), a law to ban endocrine-disrupting chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products. Exposure to such chemicals is linked to an increased risk of certain types of hormone-based cancers (such as breast, ovarian, prostate, and thyroid).

On the national level, Christina and the committee work diligently to advocate for the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act (HR 549). Metastatic disease occurs when cancer invades areas of the body beyond the breast and is classified as stage IV. HR 549 would waive the 5-month wait period to receive Social Security Disability Insurance and the 2-year wait period to receive Medicare for individuals under age 65 diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.

Today, Christina is the Executive Director of the same organization that was there for her from the point of diagnosis onward through survivorship. It feels extremely timely that her first day in her new role at the Coalition was also the first day of Women’s History Month. As an advocate, mother, wife, friend, and leader, Christina passionately inspires change and upli s others in every role she plays. Having fully found her voice, she is ready for what comes next. As an advocate at heart, she will undoubtedly use her voice to make a lasting difference in our region.

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BLOOMFIELDPUBLICLIBRARY:

Eclipse EuphoriahasOvertakenProgrammingattheBPL,Yougetfree EclipseGlassesatEveryEvent!

AfterSchoolCrafternoons: Wednesdaysat4-5pm:Apr3rd: Wewillmakeprotectiveanddecorativemasksthatgoaroundour eclipseglassesforextraeyeprotectionandcreativeexpression.

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…

AllAgesEvents:

MakeanEclipseSafetyKit:Wed. Apr.3rdat5:30pmCompilethe necessitieslikesunscreen,glasses

GeneralProgramming: BookClubisonMon.Apr.1stat 2:30-3:30attheBPL.Thismonth’s bookisTheHouseofEveby SadeqaJohnson.

Tuesday10:30a.m.Storytime

Wednesday11a.m.ToddlerPlaytime,3pmInternationalSnackers Club,4-5p.m.AfterSchool Crafternoons

Thursday5-7p.m.Drop-InTech Help

Friday1:30p.m.Drop-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*

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

Monday4/8LibraryClosedforSolarEclipse!

Tuesday4/96:00PMLearntoMake Hand-SavingCardHolders*Joinus forthissimplecraftproject.

Thursday4/116:00PMBetterHearingEqualsBetterLiving*

Friday4/124:30PMDirtyFingernailsGardenCamp*Callingallkids ages7-13!

*www.victorfarmingtonlibrary. libcal.comformoreinfoandto register.

BLOOMFIELD

BloomfieldRotary’s“TasteFest 2024” Fundraiser: Saturday,May 18,2024,from3-6PMatVeterans Park,6910StateRoutes5&20, Bloomfield.Tastings,FarmMarket &SilentAuction.Tastelocalwines, beers,coffees,chocolate,honey, syrups,jams,specialtysauces, bakedgoodsandmore!Alsoenjoy delicioushorsd’oeuvres&desserts whilebrowsinglocalfarmers’productsandparticipatinginoursilent auction.Admissionis$15.For moreinfocallBonnie@367-8622.

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

FARMINGTON

NorthFarmingtonFriends Cemetery Association lotholders/ ownersmeetingwillbeheldon Monday,April15th,7pmatthe FarmingtonFriendsEducational building,SheldonRoad,Cornerof CountyRoad8,Farmington.Alllot holdersareencouragedtoattend.

By Lucie Winborne

* It’s illegal in Vermont to prohibit anyone from putting up a clothesline.

HONEOYE

WorshipwithUsatHoneoye United ChurchofChrist: Worship withuseverySundayat10AM, 8758MainStreet,Honeoye.No matterwhoyouare,orwhereyou areonlife’sjourney-youare welcomehere.http://ucchoneoye. org/

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.

TheHoneoyeFallsCommunity Concert Band invitesallmusic loverstoitsannualSpring ScholarshipConcert.Thisyearwe celebrateaneclectictourofthe concertbandrepertoire.Admission isfree,althoughdonationsare greatlyappreciated.Aportionof theevent’sdonationsbenefitan HFL2024graduateanticipatinga musicmajorincollege.Saturday, April13th,7PMintheHoneoye Falls-LimaDistrictAuditorium,619 QuakerMeetingHouseRoad, HoneoyeFalls.Informationabout theband:hfccb.orgorfacebook. com/HFCCB.

LIVONIA

GUIDELINES FOR HOMETOWN EVENTS: STRANGE BUT TRUE

Canceled! The FamilyEclipseParty onMonday,April8th,2pm4:30pmattheUnitedMethodist ChurchofLivonia,21SummersSt, LivoniahasbeenCANCELED.

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

~ Julian Grenfell

POISON PREVENTION TIPS

Handle foods properly. Foods must be properly stored at the correct temperature and cooked to a safe level.Always wash fresh fruits and vegetables with running water.Never use commercial cleaning products on foods or food packaging. Always wash hands and counters before preparing food. Promptly refrigerate or freeze foods if they will be saved as leftovers, as bacteria can grow quickly at room temperature.

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

The naked earth is warm with Spring, And with green grass and bursting trees

Leans to the sun’s kiss glorying, And quivers in the sunny breeze.

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

Indoors or out, no one relaxes

In March, that month of wind and taxes,

The wind will presently disappear,

The taxes last us all the year.

~Ogden Nash (1902–1971), “Thar She Blows”

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

CaregiverSupportGroupAlzheimer’s Association -Establisha networkofunderstanding individualsbyconnectingwithAlzheimer’sAssociation support groups.Ledbyknowledgeable facilitators,thesegroupsprovidea safeenvironmentforindividualslivingwithdementiaandtheir caregiverstofosterasupportnetwork.Participantscansharepracticaladviceonovercomingchallenges,discusspotentialsolutions, explorecopingstrategies,express emotions,addressneedsandconcerns,andgaininsightsintolocal resources.HeldthefirstTuesdayof themonth,11-12noon,VictorFarmingtonLibrary,15WestMainSt., Victor.http://action.alz.org/MTG/ 581128288

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

FreeProm&BallDressesand Tuxedo Giveaway -Freenewor verygentlyusedProm&Ball DressesandTux’s!!EveryMon&Th 4-6pmandeveryWed&Sat1012noon!!EndsJune1st.CommunityClothesCloset,102EMainSt., Victor-outreachofVictorUnited MethodistChurch.300dressesand 80Tux’stochoosefrom.

THE CHALLENGES CLIMATE CHANGE POSES TO AGRICULTURE Economics: The effects of climate change on crops and livestock may force farmers to change the nature of their farms. The UCS notes that farmers may be forced to choose crop varieties and animal breeds that are suited to the new conditions sparked by climate change. Going in a new direction could force farmers to make potentially costly investments in machinery and other changes as they make the transition.

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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W. BLOOMFIELD

BreakfastBuffet - Sunday,April 14th,7:30-11:00AM,LimaLegion Post282,2475StateRoute65, WestBloomfield.$10Adults;$6 Ages8-12;7&underFree.Sausage gravy&biscuits,scrambledeggs, homefries,Frenchtoast,bacon, sausage,pastries,fruit,juice&coffee.Takeoutsavailable.Everyone welcome.

TheRuralCemeteryofWest Bloomfield will holdaTrustees andplotownersmeetingonMonday,April8that6:00pmattheWB CongregationalChurch.Thismeetingisbeingheldtomeetthenew PresidentandTreasurer,recruita Vice-PresidentandSecretaryand discussanybusiness.Pleaseplanon attending.Call585-624-1823with anyquestionspriortothemeeting.

Maze HIMALAYAN PEAKS

Please apply in person, online or send resumes to:

Pooler Enterprises, Inc.

783 County Rd. #42, Fishers, NY 14453 Phone: 585-924-5200 • Fax: 585-924-5205

*For more information about our company visit our website www.poolerenterprises.com

HIRING Manufacturing Order Processing & Control Lead

Rush-Honeoye Falls-Avon Area. Full-time. Hourly Rate: $20.00 to $28.00.

e Position:

is important addition to the office team will handle customer order processing, downstream job activity posting and job closeout. e role is crucial to ensuring efficient, accurate handling of customer orders and capturing job manufacturing activities. Contribution of ideas, initiative to improve processes and adept use of our enterprise resource system will be prized.

e Company (Our Client):

Recent and continuing investment in people, processes and equipment are driving success for this standout area manufacturer. Led by a young, energized management team, employees are purposed to carry out broad and impactful responsibilities. It is a highly collaborative, small organizational setting of under 50 people serving innovative industries like medical devices, robotics and autonomous vehicles.

Requirements:

ree or more years office experience in a small to mid-size manufacturing setting. Exposure to customer order processing. Insightful, eager to identify and implement improvement ideas.

Apply:

Are you ready for a smaller organizational setting with high visibility and the opportunity for impact? Please submit your resume and cover letter to: hr@fmateam.com

Join Our Team!

Print Sales

Multiple full-time positions available in our growing print facility!

Help grow our commercial printing business and serve local customers throughout the region. Almost all of our work is produced and fulfilled in-house by our skilled team. Pay is commission-based but comes with an existing book of business. Send resume and cover letter to ManuelK@featuredmedia.com.

Graphic Designer

Seeking someone proficient in the Adobe Suite, with knowledge of design for print, digital and social media. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Ability to work independently, multi-task on several projects, and consistently meet deadlines. New grads welcome to apply. Starting at $17-18/hour, based on skills and experience. Send resume & link to portfolio to CristieL@featuredmedia.com.

Mail Room and Production

Learn the basics of direct mail and assist in fulfilling all of the work sent through the Postal Service. Prior understanding of the USPS is a bonus but not a requirement. We will coach the right person with the right attitude. This position also includes learning to fulfill jobs in our plate-making room and on our brand new toner presses. $20/hour. Send resume to JeffWasson@gvpennysaver.com.

The Genesee Valley Penny Saver is ranked the number one publication in New York by the Circulation Verification Council. With one of the largest footprints in the state, we bring businesses and readers together in Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario and Wayne counties. At the heart of our organization are people who care about their customers and foster relationships that last a lifetime. Our mission is to create innovative marketing solutions to enhance and support businesses through advertising,design,digital,printing and promotional

We’ve been busy installing all new printing equipment this winter and have immediate needs across all of our departments. We’re growing and looking to fill open positions!

Pond Service Technician

Pond Service Technician Laborer and Crew Foreman Positions Available

pressure washing, handling fish, rowing boats, installing fountains and aeration.

• Some heavy lifting of stone building waterfalls and Koi ponds involved in this wet, but fun, job.

Starting pay $17+/hr pending experience

• Water Gardens Built/Maintained

• Cattail Control Experts

• Weed/Algae Problems Solved

• Fountains, Aeration, Waterfalls

• DEC Certified Aquatic Herbicide Applicators

Clearly Aquatics, Inc. • 8011 Olmstead Rd. • Bloomfield, NY • www.clearlyaquatics.com Call 585-657-7679 or email pondguys@frontier.com

us out on Servicing Ontario, Livingston, Monroe and Wayne Counties

ADVICE FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER CHANGE

Researchthejobmarket.Lookinto the industries for the field you are considering. Is it the right time for success in this field? Industries tend to ebb and flow. Do not leave a job only to find the next career has few, if any, openings. Job growth projections are available through resources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A new year often sparks change. Many people aspire to change jobs at the dawn of a new year, and such changes are more frequent than one might think.

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CHIMNEY REPAIR TECHNICIAN

• Learn to lay bricks, grind and point mortar joints, build cement crowns and much more.

• Must be in excellent physical condition, capable of li ing heavy objects, climbing ladders, and comfortable with heights for roo op work.

• Typical pay during extended training is $25/hr, but we are open to negotiation for exceptionally skilled individuals.

2150 Clay St., Lima www.kreidermasonry.com (585) 582-2284 WILL

Rush-Henrietta Central School District Is Hiring Teacher Aides & Teaching Assistants

Full-time positions to provide educational support to students. High School Diploma plus 1 yr. related exp. We offer excellent benefits!

Apply: rhnet.org

Quail Summit currently has an opportunity for a

We ne C rdinator

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Wellness Coordinator to join our Wellness Team!

Primary responsibilities include: Maintaining staff scheduling, scheduling staff for replacement leaves and ensuring adequate coverage on a 24/7 basis. In collaboration with the Wellness Director, assists with supervision, and follows up to ensure daily tasks, etc., are completed. e Wellness Coordinator functions as a team member in sharing responsibilities for the provision of resident services in cooperation with all members of the team.

Previous scheduling experience, leadership skills, strong organizational and time-management skills and 4 years’ experience in direct care field or related field required.

Quail Summit offers excellent benefits, competitive wages starting at $18.84 and an excellent work environment.

Please send resume to:

Liz Slater, Assistant Executive Director

lslater@quailsummit.com

OR apply at

5102 Parrish St. Ext., Canandaigua

EOE

Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District

is hiring

School Psychologist (2 positions)

Elementary Teacher (5th grade)

Physical Education Teacher (2 positions)

Special Education Teacher

Vocal/General Music Teacher

Hours and pay vary by position. NYS Pension and benefit eligible positions available. To apply, visit: www.work4hfl.org

Puzzle Answers This Week

HIMALAYAN PEAKS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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HEATING&COOLING: We repair &servicealltypesofoil& gasheatingsystems.Boilers,furnaces,waterheaters,residential& Mobilehomes.Oilheatservice contracts.A/Ccleaning&repair. Fastservice,honestadvice,guaranteedwork.24houremergency service.VISA/MC.CallSummit BurnerService,585-554-4492. www.summitheatny.com

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PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

Flea onslaught strikes early in the season

DEAR PAW’S CORNER:

my cat Flicker is already scratching himself silly with fleas! He has terrible skin reactions to flea bites. How can I get rid of them?

-- Jesse B., Oak Ridge, Tennessee

DEAR JESSE: Flea infestations are awful, aren’t they? As the seasons change and the weather warms up, flea activity rises, and pet owners start seeing more evidence of fleas on their pets and around their homes.

Fleas aren’t just annoying. ey can carry diseases that are transmissible to pets and humans. Tapeworms and cat scratch disease are just two of the potential ills that a flea infestation can bring into your home.

Tackle a flea problem head-on, and don’t wait -- because it will continue to get worse as the summer approaches.

Because of Flicker’s allergic reaction to flea bites, he needs direct treatment to repel fleas and prevent them from latching on to his fur again. Talk to his veterinarian about the most effective flea treatments. For example, a monthly or quarterly topical flea treatment may be a good option. Oral medication -- as pills or chewables -- is also very effective. e vet may also recommend medication to clear up his current skin issues.

Reduce the risk of another flea infestation by making your home difficult for fleas to exist in.

--Have your home treated for fleas by a pest control service.

--Pick up clutter from the floor and replace any plush or feltedtoys with new ones.

--Vacuum twice a week to pick up fleas and their eggs.

--Repair or replace damaged window and door screens.

--Remove any debris piles near your home, and shi wood piles farther away.

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