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Small Business Saturday November 25 Enter to Win $250 in Clifton Springs Gift Certificates accepted at 20+ places!

Enter November 25 only at various businesses.

Festival of Lights Friday, December 1 ~ 5-8pm Horse Drawn Wagon Rides (6-8pm) Santa Claus Arrives at 6pm • Frosty & Rudolf Tiffany Mosaic Viewing and Organ Music by Denise Morphy at Spa Apts. (5-8pm) Music & Caroling by Midlakes Students Nutcracker Ballet Preview (6:05pm) Pianist & Singer Sonya Haskins inside the United Methodist Church (7pm) Special Activities for Children • In-Store Shopping Street Vendors • Food Options Galore info@CliftonSpringsChamber.com | 315.462.8200

THE PERFECT TREE!

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CHRISTMAS TREES

One of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday season, Christmas trees can be seen in private homes, public spaces and many prominent locations beginning each December.

Christmas trees come in all shapes and sizes, and families may prefer certain types of trees, including aromas, needle types and fullness. Christmas trees have a diverse history.

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U-Cut Christmas Trees or We Can Help Blue Spruce or Concolor Fir

$35 pre-cut trees $45 u-cut trees

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People often associate holiday imbibing with eggnog, but many other beverages can be enjoyed this time of year. Wassail is a hot, mulled cider that was traditionally consumed while wassailing, a ritual of Medieval English Christmas and Twelfth Night celebrations. A warm beverage and caroling go hand-in-hand.

Wassail can be made in many different ways, depending on one’s tastes. But cider is an integral ingredient in most wassail recipes. Home cocktail creators can use this basic recipe and modify as they see fit.

Wassail Serves 8 to 10

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1/2 gallon apple cider 2 cups orange juice or pineapple juice

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1/4 cup lemon juice 8 whole cloves 4 cinnamon sticks

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1 cup orange juice Whiskey, if desired

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Add all ingredients to a large pot over medium heat. Allow to boil.

Reduce and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Strain out the cloves and cinnamon sticks. For an alcoholic drink, add whiskey to desired taste.

Wassail is traditionally served out of a communal punch bowl, but can also be presented in individual mugs garnished with cinnamon sticks.

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50% SALES BEGINNING ON SELECT FALL/WINTER CLOTHING! Now Accepting quality clothing for Women, Men (supply low), Children & Infants until FEBRUARY 16.

Check out our fun Holiday decor (still need more!) and beautiful jewelry display.

Call 315-462-3293 Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm to schedule an appointment for your 20 items.

Second Seasons Consignment Boutique

Tues.-Fri. 10am-5pm Like us on Facebook and Share

An outreach ministry of St. John’s Episcopal Church

Closed Sun., 1 Coulter Rd., Clifton Springs, NY Mon. and Sat. 315-462-3293 (left of Hospital entrance)

A serving of turkey is only 161 calories and contains just four grams of fat, w hich is low in saturated fat.

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Clifton Springs United Methodist Church 1 East Main Street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432 • http://csumc.com Service: Sunday @ 9:30am Pastor Brian Fellows 315-462-2274 or secretary@csumc.com Online worship at csumc.freeonlinechurch.com

Free training No experience necessary

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EASY ‘GREEN’ THANKSGIVING IDEAS Don’t let recycling fall by the wayside. Remember to recycle all applicable items. Just because it’s a holiday doesn’t mean recycling habits should be forgotten. Encourage guests to pitch in by clearly marking recycling bins.

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HOMETOWN Making your vehicle safe and reliable for over 29 years

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www.phelpsservicecenter.com PREPARE VEHICLES FOR HARSH WEATHER Keeping a car waxed and sealed can help maintain a durable exterior finish. This includes not only the paint, but the rubber and vinyl parts of the car’s exterior.

Winter is a good time to switch to a heavy-duty synthetic wax that can shield against water and road salts. High-quality sealants can be used on bumpers, trim and rubber door seals as added protection. Speak with an automotive retailer or even the car dealership if you are unsure which products will make your car’s parts most durable for winter weather.

Do not stop washing your car just because the weather is cold. Slushy, wet roads and snow-melting salts can speed up the formation of rust or other decay on the undercarriage of the vehicle. These materials will need to be periodically cleaned off. Flush the underside of the vehicle whenever possible, taking advantage of any dry, slightly warmer days.

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Veterans Day Livonia students wrote messages to Veterans which were displayed at the American Legion Post 283 luncheon after the 11am ceremony at Livonia Library. Nice speech CC. Thank you Stacey and Mike for bringing and setting out the sheets. Thank you to all the students for the messages and drawings, especially Abigail for the long, touching message with such beautiful handwriting! It was very much appreciated to honor the Veterans on Veterans Day!! God Bless everyone and God Bless America.

Grateful for huge hearts!

Two weeks ago I posted a need in the “Give & Take” section for unused cards with envelopes to send to participants in our Catholic Charities of Buffalo older adult programs in Genesee, Orleans and Erie Counties.

So many wanted to help and we want to say a HUGE THANK YOU! We received so many donations of cards that our storage area is at capacity!

I apologize that I wasn’t able to individually respond to every call left as there were so many. Those whose cards weren’t able to be donated, please consider offering them to a skilled nursing facility or adult day program where they can be used to brighten the day of an older adult who may be spending their birthdays and holidays without those they love. The big hearts of people in our WNY community make us so proud to do the work we do to serve those in need.

Free School Supplies and Meals The budget for the [local school] District has been approved for 20232024, which includes supplies and free meals for all students. I had three children attend [local school] and had to purchase all their school supplies and meals. Now I’m a Senior Citizen on Social Security with a fixed income, and I should not have to pay for these free supplies and meals. Voters, compare your 2022 taxes with 2023 taxes. My school taxes have gone up 21%, yet Social Security only went up 3.2%. Why should Senior Citizens have to pay so much? We have already paid our share. The Superintendent and the School Board need to address this issue.

Plowing Fields Will farmers with tractors, especially big tractors, after leaving the field onto the roads, stop and move the huge chunks of mud left on the road.

Some were over a foot and a half around. I saw numerous vehicles who had to maneuver around these. Oncoming traffic plus the damage to their vehicles could be serious. I went out with one other driver and cleared what we could off the driving surface. With all these home cameras, if something serious happens, I’m sure you would be responsible. Also, if you do, please don’t roll them down on homeowners lawns.

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PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

Shaggy Dogs Aren’t Impervious to Cold Weather

Beau

This is . He loves playing with balloons and loves tug of war. He loves his younger brother, Cricket, and his older sister, Lilmiss. His mom is his favorite person and he’s always with her.

He’s the bestest boy we could’ve asked for.

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: On my morning walks, I’ve noticed that someone in a house down the street puts their dog outside, tied to the porch railing, with only a pan of water. They stay out there all morning. Now that the weather has turned cold, I still see this dog tied up every morning outside. Even with a shaggy coat, the dog is shivering. What can I do to stop this? -- Francesca W., via email DEAR FRANCESCA: If this person isn’t someone you know, and you’re nervous about knocking on their door to talk to them about it, then contact the animal control department for your town, city or county. If you live in an area where there is no animal control unit, call the nearest shelter or Humane Society to make a report.

In cold temperatures, even temps above freezing, dogs can suffer a cold injury. Their paws and noses -- any exposed skin -- are at risk for frostbite. Hypothermia can be deadly, or it can permanently impair their immune system and overall health. A thick coat doesn’t provide as much protection from the cold as one might think.

Many cities have laws against leaving pets out in extreme cold or heat.

And tying up a dog outside, even for a few hours, is also unacceptable.

If no one else is saying anything about it, go ahead and make some noise by calling any organization that can help and finding out where you can go to make it happen even faster. Thank you for paying attention to and helping that dog out.

Readers, have you dealt with a similar situation? Tell us about it at ask@pawscorner.com.

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

A BIG PERSONALITY IN A SMALL PACKAGE Expect some favoritism: While parrotlets can get along with many people in the family, they tend to gravitate toward a favorite. That person will receive the bulk of the bird’s affection. Parrotlets can be stubborn and sometimes sassy. Again, to reduce problematic biting, strong boundaries and training are necessary.

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From classic wines to craft cocktails, we’ve got your holiday sips covered.

Cheers to family, friends, and a memorable holiday season.

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Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am- 8:30pm Friday & Saturday 11am - 9pm, Closed Sunday Check us out on Facebook for New Arrivals & Upcoming Tastings!

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STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne * The gelatin in Haribo gummy bears contains nine out of the 10 amino acids that are essential to our bodies. * Between 12,000 and 15,000 bicycles are retrieved from the bottom of Amsterdam’s canals each year. * After the release of the 1996 film “Scream,” which involved an anonymous killer calling and murdering his victims, Caller ID usage tripled in the United States. * 1912 saw the last Olympic gold medals made entirely out of gold.

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and Gray AREA RUG. 585-507-8788.

GRIZZLY WOOD STOVE, fair condition. Suitable for shop, camp, garage. 8” pipe.

OLD HORROR COMIC MAGAZINES. Erie, Shudder, Creepy, Heavy Metal, and other horror magazines. Please leave message! 585-755-3195 ADULT NUTRITION DRINKS. Brand unimportant, can use both liquid and powder.

Call or text. 585-649-8706

SINGER SEWING MACHINE. 585-243-0083 WURLITZER ORGAN with BENCH, needs tuning. For home or church. Call/Text Eileen. 585-260-9372

BOY’S CLOTHES, COAT, HAT, GLOVES, BOOTS size 2T and 3T. Call or text.

585-649-8706

Three boxes full of VHS TAPES. 585-739-1068 ICE CREAM CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS. 585-487-6322

Looking for a pair of 12-INCH WHEEL WEIGHTS (standard size) for a garden tractor. hschmitt@rochester.rr.com

Three TABLE LAMPS, nice lamps in good condition, but need electrical work. Take one or all. Wayland area. 585-728-3801

Looking for child’s “HIPPITY HOP” can be deflated- I will repair.

Lindalou0805@yahoo.com

Casio Tonebank KEYBOARD AND STAND, great condition.

Rcmcbristol44@gmal.com

Four WOODEN DINING ROOM CHAIRS. 608-807-9108

Sauder ENTERTAINMENT UNIT, very good condition, 60”H 43 1/2” W 21 1/2” D. You pick up. ebuzzinotti@rochester.rr.com PIANO Baldwin Acrosonic. Mahogany from1950s. Good condition. You pick up. cpbenner@gmail.com

In great need of small KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs. Also a coffee table. Thank you. Cmm05367@gmail.com BASEBALL TRADING CARDS for 2 grandsons just starting their collections. mailto:salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com

COMMODE. Pick up only. Farmington 585-398-2113, can leave message

In need of a WHEELCHAIR in good condition. ejohn2908@frontiernet.net or text 585-880-1034

Lots of BUBBLE WRAP and PACKING PEANUTS. tango3trail@gmail.com

FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS - 8’ lengths. No texts. 585-377-0878

Brand new set of tan, BED SHEETS. Various sizes of brand-new BANDAGES, DRESSING MATERIAL. STERILE WATER and IRRIGATION SYRINGES. 585-2336073, leave message

MEN’S JOGGING PANTS, SHORTS and T-SHIRTS - size 5X. MEN’S BEDROOM SLIPPERS - size 9. COSTUME JEWELRY. 585-415-8513

Two large, downed TREE BRANCHES. Need to be cut and removed. Good for firewood. Wayland. 585-919-4308

WOMEN’S BICYCLE for a Christmas present. 585-208-9784

LAPTOP, Windows 11, for disabled senior. Call/text. 585-298-8681

32” VIZIO TV. Needs minor repair. Has sound but no picture. Includes stand. You pick up. 585-813-2828

NEW/UNUSED CARDS with ENVELOPES. Blank/birthday/get well/thinking of you.

To mail to older adults and volunteers in our visitation programs. 716-262-6164

HOME-MADE WEIGHT BENCH w/padded seat. 2x4 construction. SCHWINN BICYCLE, 28’, 10-speed - needs minor repair. You pick up, Avon. 585-698-5645

Copy of OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for George Foreman GR10B Grill. Also, info for who can sharpen scissors. 585-633-0599

LOTS OF CRAFT SUPPLIES, quilting, cross stitch, fabric, yarn, some started projects with directions. Bhopkins@frontiernet.net

FIREPLACE ACCESSORY KIT to include poker, shovel, tongs, and brush. Can pick up if in the Henrietta/Rush area. salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com

WURLITZER PIANO 1950s. Great shape, needs tuning. You move. 585-314-8321

SMALL OAK CHURCH PEW. 585-305-5307

SUNBEAM MICROWAVE works great. 315-225-8811

Seeking LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD MEMORABILIA as my Grandparents were all employees of LVRR. Please call or text Matt. 315-576-1278

SET OF STEPS - four high. White with a rail. 585-447-2079

NIGHTSTAND, medium-large men’s WINTER COAT and size 9½ to 10 WINTER BOOTS. 585-883-7387

Dark wood DINETTE TABLE for two. Drop down leafs. Good condition. 315-2258811 6’ Ethan Allen LOVESEAT. Needs slipcover otherwise in great condition. You pick up, Victor. mrrbuckman@gmail.com 3-CUSHION WHITE COUCH - good condition, clean, (2) TWIN MATTRESS, very good condition, clean. Ncboone65@gmail.com

PULL BEHIND GRASS CATCHER for lawnmower. 585-260-0437 Nice 2-DRAWER WOOD FILE CABINET. 585-637-0933 5’ METAL FENCE POSTS. Text 585-260-3506 Seeking a WEBER GRILL you are no longer using. Text or call Matt. 315-576-1278

60s-era DENTIST’S CHAIR in fair condition. You pick up. 585-245-8670

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Gleaners Community Kitchen has re-opened and is now serving a free, hot meal every day, MondayFriday, at noon. Doors open at 11 am. Gleaners is located in the basement of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 183 N. Main St., Canandaigua. http://www.

GleanersKitchen.org

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The Arc Ontario’s Annual Canandaigua Turkey Trot 5k returns to F.A. Baker Memorial Park for its fourteenth year! Gather loved ones to kick-off the season.

Pre-register for $20 by November 22nd. Day-of registration is $25, available until race start at 9:00 am; children under 12 register for free.

Proceeds benefit The Arc Ontario’s programs for people with disabilities. In-person registration starts at 7:45 AM on November 23rd, the run at 9 am. Parking available at Fuller Funeral Home or F.A. Baker Park. For sponsorship or to volunteer, email events@thearcontario. org.

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Don’t miss ’A Ghostly Dickens Delight: A Christmas Carol’ with Mr. Kim Tenreiro on November 19th at the First Congregational Church, Canandaigua, NY. Experience a mesmerizing one-man show embodying 30 characters in the classic tale of redemption and hope. Tickets at $30 each or $50 for two, available at https://www. ontarioarcevents.org/a-christmascarol. Proceeds support The Arc Ontario’s programs for individuals with disabilities. Indulge in a Dickensian boxed lunch and carols

by Creative Expressions Music Carolers before the spellbinding performance at 2:30 pm. A festive afternoon of joy and giving back awaits!

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Annual Holiday Bazaar - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (320 South Pearl St., Canandaigua) will be holding their Annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, 12/1 from 9AM 4PM and Saturday, 12/2 from 9AM - 2 PM. There will be Christmas crafts, wreaths, decorations, ornaments, house plants, dahlia tubers, canna lily bulbs, fresh arrangements, bake sale and rummage sale with household items, books, puzzles, toys, craft items and a 25¢ clothes room. Rummage items are 1/2 price all day Saturday.

Homemade soup and sandwich lunch. For more information call 585-394-2760.

Salvation Army Kettle Bell Ringing - The Salvation Army of Canandaigua is looking for volunteers to ring our bells! We ring from now through December 23rd, Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-7pm. Do you have a friend group looking for a way to give back?

How about a workplace that wants to help for a few hours? We have locations that will fit all of your needs.

Call Major Pam today to sign up and ring for a few hours! 585-394-6968 ext 113. Tis the season! https:// easternusa.salvationarmy.org/empire/ canandaigua/

Volunteers Needed for The Arc Ontario’s annual Holiday Gift Wrap Booth at Eastview Mall. Join us from December 1st to December 24th and spread joy while wrapping gifts for a cause. Our main booth at the Mall’s court awaits your creativity. Choose shifts from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM or 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on weekdays, and 11:00 am 3:00 pm or 3:00 pm 7:00 pm on weekends. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/ 10C094DACA628A2FFC34-2023.

Skilled in managing the gift intake and cash register? Become a supervisor. Help us make this holiday season magical for everyone.”

Ontario County Historical Society Vinyl Record Night - November 30, 2023 from 6PM-8PM. Enjoy music curated by the Canandaigua Record Exchange, behind the scenes tours, winter items on display from our collection, and wintery snacks and drinks. Tickets $20 per person. www.ochs.org. Event at 55 N Main St, Canandaigua.

Annual Holiday Bazaar and Craft Sale - Saturday, December 2nd, 9:00a.m.-2:00p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 100 North Main Street, Canandaigua.

There will be over 12 vendors offering a variety of holiday décor, ornaments, and jewelry. Plus homemade baked goods, jams, and candy; fabric and knitted items; unique gift ideas; and attic treasures. Lunch will be available from 10:30--2:00 featuring homemade chili, pulled pork, soup and sandwiches, dessert. Free, handicapped accessible, plenty of parking behind the church.

GET CRAFTY WITH HOMEMADE ORNAMENTS Reindeer bottle topper: Put to use any wine corks you have lying around. Attach googly eyes and a small fuzzy nose to the front of a cork. Insert twisted, brown pipe cleaners to make the antlers up top. Add ribbons, small snippets of faux fur or any other extras you desire.

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GENEVA Caregiver Support Group Alzheimer’s Association - Establish a network of understanding individuals by connecting with Alzheimer’s Association support groups. Led by knowledgeable facilitators, these groups provide a safe environment for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers to foster a support network. Participants can share practical advice on overcoming challenges, discuss potential solutions, explore coping strategies, express emotions, address needs and concerns, and gain insights into local resources. Held the second Tuesday of the month, 1pm, The Presbyterian Church In Geneva, 24 Park Pl, Geneva. http://action.alz.org/MTG/ 581597772 A live show by Mr. Kim Tenreiro performing “A Christmas Carol”.

Presented by The Ontario County Arts Council and The Dove Block Project. It is Charles Dickens’ classic tale of reclamation and salvation.

A one-man dramatic performance that brings to life over 30 characters during the show. Friday, December 8, 7pm, third floor of The Dove Block Project, 465 Exchange Street, Geneva. Tickets: $35 including light refreshments and can be purchased at www. ocarts.org or in person at The Dove, 465 Exchange Street, Geneva Wednesday through Sunday noon4pm. Mature Audience suggested.

100% of ticket price benefits projects of the Ontario County Arts Council and the Dove Block Project.

Caregiver Support Group Alzheimer’s Association - Establish a network of understanding individuals by connecting with Alzheimer’s Association support groups. Led by knowledgeable facilitators, these groups provide a safe environment for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers to foster a support network. Participants can share practical advice on overcoming challenges, discuss potential solutions, explore coping strategies, express emotions, address needs and concerns, and gain insights into local resources. Held the first Tuesday of the month, 2pm, Wood Library Association, 134 N Main St., Canandaigua. http://action.alz.org/ MTG/581596430

MIDDLESEX Potter Volunteer Fire Dept.

Breakfast! The Potter Volunteer Fire Department will be having a Breakfast at the Potter Fire House, 1255 Phelps Road, on Saturday and Sunday, NOVEMBER 18 & 19 from 5AM till Noon. We will be serving Pancakes, sausages, home fries, breakfast sandwiches, eggs, toast, coffee, juice and more!

DOS AND DON’TS OF HOLIDAY SAFETY DON’T underestimate the things that can and will go wrong when hosting for the holidays. Take a deep breath, assess the situation and stay calm through any hiccups.

RUSHVILLE Blessed Hope Christian Luncheon: LeTourneau Christian Center’s Blessed Hope Annual Christmas luncheon will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Men are invited to attend this program and luncheon. Dr. William Morehouse will share a special message entitled “Advent & God’s Family” and his wife, Susan, will play a warm selection of Christmas music on the harp. We will hold a baby shower for Care Net of Wayne County, so bring an unwrapped gift to donate. Registration and $15 pre-payment before November 24 are required for inperson attendance and lunch, which can be made by calling 585-554-3400.

VICTOR Caregiver Support Group Alzheimer’s Association - Establish a network of understanding individuals by connecting with Alzheimer’s Association support groups. Led by knowledgeable facilitators, these groups provide a safe environment for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers to foster a support network. Participants can share practical advice on overcoming challenges, discuss potential solutions, explore coping strategies, express emotions, address needs and concerns, and gain insights into local resources. Held the first Tuesday of the month, 11-12noon, Victor Farmington Library, 15 West Main St., Victor. http://action.alz.org/MTG/ 581128288

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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

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LESS STRESSFUL THANKSGIVING TRAVEL Arrive early. Arrive at the airport as early as you can, ideally 2 to 3 hours before your flight. This enables you to check in bags and get to the gate.

Should you have to make changes to seats at the gate or take care of any other necessities, you’ll have peace of mind that being late w on’t hamper those plans.

DID YOU KNOW? Come autumn, many foods seem to take on a unique flavor exclusive to the season. That’s thanks to the ubiquitous “pumpkin spice,” which each fall is a specially featured ingredient in everything from cream cheese to marshmallows. Naturally, pumpkin spice is also a key ingredient when preparing pumpkin pie. But just what does pumpkin spice contain?

Pumpkin spice is a combination of several different ground spices.

It typically includes cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. It also may include allspice. Pumpkin spice is the name given to the blend in the United States. In the United Kingdom, pumpkin spice is known as “mixed spice,” which is a similar but not exact blend as that used to create pumpkin spice.

Both feature cinnamon as the dominant flavor.

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HOLIDAY FUN FACTS About half of all Americans say it doesn’t matter how people greet them around the holidays, with “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays” being non-preferential.

By Fifi Rodriguez 1. LITERATURE: What is Dorothy’s last name in “The Wizard of Oz”?

2. GEOGRAPHY: Which U.S. states share a border with Mexico?

3. MOVIES: What are Indiana Jones and his father searching for in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”?

4. TELEVISION: Which TV dramedy is set on Wisteria Lane?

23/24 Dance Schedule

5. LANGUAGE: What is a common Latin phrase meaning “something for something”?

Celebrating our 28th year of dance!

6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the fastest fish?

We offer the following for dance students ages 2 and up:

Adult Offerings:

Dancing Tots, Ages 2-3 Creative Movement, Ages 3-4-5 Tumblers, Ages 2-5 Hip Hop I, Ages 5-7 Pre-Combo, Ages 5-7 (Ballet/Tap) Acro 1, Ages 5-6-7 *Little Stars, Ages 7-8-9 *Big Stars, Ages 10-11 Acro II/III, 8 and up Hip Hop II, 8 and up *Minis, 11 and up *Jr./Sr. Levels, 12 and up Hip Hop III, 12 and up Modern, 10 and up Conditioning Class for Dancers 10 and up

Fitness Offerings: Circuit Machines for Senior Fitness Zumba/Zumba Gold Classes Gentle Stretch Toning/Cardio/Stretch Classes (we participate in Silver and Fit/Active and Fit)

8. SCIENCE: How long does it take for the sun’s light to reach Earth?

9. U.S. STATES: Which state is the smallest in land size?

10. MEDICAL: What is a common name for aphthous stomatitis?

SPA Ballet Company Spring Performance: Snow White the Ballet, April 20th/21st at the Smith Center for the Arts. Open auditions.

All parts will be filled from the auditions Dec. 2nd, 2023 at SPA Dance Studio.

Ages 4-adult. For more information, contact us at our email address or on our Facebook site.

Answers 1. Gale.

2. Four: California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

3. The Holy Grail.

4. “Desperate Housewives.”

5. Quid pro quo.

6. Sailfish.

7. China.

8. Eight minutes.

9. Rhode Island.

10. Canker sore.

*These programs include Ballet, Lyrical/Jazz, Tap Please note: Ages are a starting point.

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7. INVENTIONS: Where was the first compass invented?

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Here’s a Tip OK, I’ll say it: I love tradition, but sometimes I want to mix it up for Thanksgiving dinner. I keep the main dishes the same as they always are, but I add my drama in the details.

For instance, mix your choice of herbs into a stick of softened butter. Using a plastic baggie with the corner cut off or a decorating bag, pipe the herbed butter onto a butter dish.

Refrigerate and enjoy the oohs and ahs. -- JoAnn “In the week before Thanksgiving, have a leftovers day and get all those bits and pieces out of the refrigerator. It will make it easier to clean so you’ll have room for the turkey and the sides.” -- S.T. in South Carolina “For easier cooking, when making large holiday meals, simply choose two side dishes that can be oven cooked in the same amount of time at an average temperature. I like one or two that can be cooked in the microwave as well.” (c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Volunteers NEEDED • 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 gift - 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 • Pittsford Central PTSA: October 13 - 16, 2023 Volunteers collect donations, organize, sort, and set up the Mendon HS gymnasium into a second hand department store over the course of four days.

Volunteers are welcome to shop our pre-sale Monday October 16 @3pm. Email volunteer.supersale@gmail.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 • Girl Scouts Western NY: Adults needed to work with troops as leaders, those with a special talent to offer girls or be an extra pair of hands at events. Jfusco33@juno.com or 585-226-6434 • Community Reading Partnership: Community Reading Partnership (CRP) promotes family literacy in the greater Canandaigua area by donating new and gently-used books. Volunteers process books stored at the Canandaigua Primary/Elementary Schools for Little Red Bookshelves and assist with CRP outreach programs. Email communityreadingpart@gmail.com • Webster Comfort Care Home: Our volunteers offer compassionate care to our 2 residents who are approaching the end of their lives. We offer around the clock care. Volunteers are responsible for all aspects of resident care. Email volunteercoord@webstercomfortcare.org • Advent House: We are a 2-bed comfort care home for the dying.

Seeking volunteers to provide hands-on care. Contact us for more information. 585-223-6112 or email volunteer@theadventhouse.org

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

How to Distinguish Heart Disease Symptoms From Panic Attacks ---

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs estimates that around eight million adults in the United States experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a given year. Women experience PTSD at a much greater rate than men. Estimates from the USDVA indicate that 10 percent of women and 4 percent of men are affected

by PTSD. Instances of PTSD are similarly prevalent in Canada, where the Canadian Psychological Association estimates that around 8 percent of Canadians who experience a traumatic event develop PTSD. Though no one is immune to PTSD, rates of the disorder among combat veterans are significantly higher than the rates among the general population. USDVA reports that one study of 1,938 veterans found that the prevalence rate among Gulf War veterans was around 14 percent, while an older study from the American Psychological Association found that about 30 percent of Vietnam War veterans had PTSD in their lifetime.

DEAR DR. ROACH: How can you tell with at least a moderate degree of certainty that you might really have a heart or blood pressure problem, as opposed to just having an anxiety attack that is less serious? -- D.S. ANSWER: A panic attack is an abrupt change in mental state. They are usually unexpected, sometimes with or without identifiable triggers. Symptoms of a panic attack vary from person to person, but among the most common are feelings of heart palpitations; sweating; trembling or shaking; shortness of breath; chest pain or discomfort; dizziness; numbness or a “pins and needles” feeling; abdominal pain or nausea; feeling abnormally hot or cold; feeling detached from oneself or from reality; and a fear of dying, losing control or “going crazy.”

Most of us have had some of these feelings from time to time, and some of these symptoms are identical to ones of heart disease, specifically of angina pectoris -- the classic symptom of poor blood flow to the heart. There are many conditions, both medical and psychiatric, that can cause these symptoms as well, so acquiring a moderate degree of certainty isn’t always easy.

A very careful history exam helps. With chest pain due to heart disease, for example, symptoms are commonly brought on by exertion; whereas with a panic disorder, there might not be a trigger, or it may be triggered by psychological stress. Some people have highly specific triggers, such as open spaces or needles. Some people can trigger a panic attack just by worrying that they are going to have one.

The time course of the symptoms can be very helpful. With a panic attack, the attack starts, and chest discomfort (for example) will then occur. In people with heart disease, chest discomfort starts, and then people will get anxious.

I had a wise cardiology professor who told me to always consider heart disease even if a person’s history is suggestive of a panic attack. I generally check their blood pressure and order an electrocardiogram, blood testing (including thyroid tests) and sometimes other tests when considering the diagnosis of a panic attack.

There is very effective treatment available for people with panic disorder (people with recurrent unexpected panic attacks that lead to avoidant behaviors), both through therapy and medication. But your question implies that being pretty sure of the diagnosis is wise before dismissing the possibility of cardiac disease or other medical diseases. *** 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. © 2023 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved GENESEE VALLEY PENNY SAVER ● GVPENNYSAVER.COM 1-866-812-8111

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by Dr. Bob Arnot (NAPSI) — Over the course of my career as a physician, chief medical correspondent and war correspondent, I’ve been exposed to a wide variety of pain management drugs and approaches. One thing I’ve seen is that the United States is much more reliant on taking pills for pain than the rest of the world, where topical analgesics, physical therapy and other approaches are more widely used.

A problem with pills is that many of them come with side effects that can be severe, especially if the medications are used in greater quantities or for longer than they’re supposed to be. That’s one reason for back, muscle and joint pains, I believe it’s best to start with topicals. What’s more, the Centers for Disease Control, the American College of Rheumatology and other medical experts agree it’s a safer approach.

Fortunately, if you are an arthritis sufferer and want effective relief, there are two topicals that are FDA approved the same way Ibuprofen, Naproxen Sodium and other prescription pain medicines have been through the demanding new drug application process. While both help relieve arthritis pain, it is important to know the differences between Salonpas Pain Relief Patch Large and Voltaren Arthritis Pain gel.

Salonpas Pain Relief Patch Large was the 1st topical approved by the FDA and provides relief for up to 12 hours. It begins to work in one hour and can provide clinically meaningful pain relief in the first day. Since it is a patch, the medicine is pre-measured and easy to apply. Not only does this patch help relieve arthritis pain, but it also works for back, muscle and joint pain as well.

On the other hand, Voltaren Arthritis Pain gel is not labeled for immediate relief and may take up to 7 days to help achieve relief. To apply this gel, you must first measure out an amount based on a dosing card. Voltaren is effective for up to 6 hours and should only be used for arthritis pain.

In addition to topical relief, joint and muscle pain can be treated with physical therapy.

It can keep stiff joints from getting stiffer, reduce strain on joints during daily activities and help you get back to normal life without pain or difficulty.

Also helpful are hot and cold compresses. Heat is good for joint stiffness and cold compresses can ease joint pain. Just remember, don’t apply heat to a joint that’s already hot. If you feel a burning sensation in your joint, cool it with the cold compresses.

Dr. Arnot is board certified in internal medicine and an award-winning journalist, author of twelve books on nutrition and health and host of the Dr. Danger reality TV series. You can find more helpful healthcare and pain relief information from Dr. Arnot at https://us.hisamitsu/.

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By Lucie Winborne * In the early 1800s, a railroad marketer set up a head-on collision between two trains as a publicity stunt. Some 40,000 people came to watch, and the resulting boiler explosion killed three spectators. But ticket sales soared, and railways everywhere staged train crashes right up until the Great Depression. * One of the weirdest scandals in sports history occurred in 1973 when New York Yankees players Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich decided to trade families -- wives, children, even dogs! After the couples became close friends, Peterson fell in love with Kekich’s wife and vice versa. “It’s a love story. It wasn’t anything dirty,” Peterson told a reporter in 2013. Peterson is still married to the former Mrs. Kekich, but Kekich and the former Mrs. Peterson later split up. * Pepper spray and tear gas are technically classified as chemical weapons and thus are forbidden in warfare. * The human body gives off enough heat in 30 minutes to bring a gallon of water to a boil.

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Experiencing the Joy of Giving a Shoebox

BY KAREN BLACK

F

illing shoeboxes with school supplies, hygiene items, and small toys is an annual Christmas event that many area residents look forward to all year long.

“She’s been asking me non-stop when can we go do the shoeboxes,” said Scott Carmel, of Canadice, about his 5-year-old daughter Abby. They recently attended a shoebox packing party at the Community Shoppe in Bloomfield.

It’s all part of Operation Christmas Child, a major program of Samaritan’s Purse, which every year sends the shoeboxes to needy children around the world. Since 1993, 209 million shoebox gifts have gone to more than 170 countries.

Families, book clubs, scouts, and church and school groups throughout the region have been packing shoeboxes over the last few months and will continue until more than 20,000 are packed and ready to be shipped before Thanksgiving.

The Finger Lakes region is off to a great start, with more than 1,000 shoeboxes already filled by some 100 people who attended a packing party in Bloomfield, and others in Webster and Walworth. New or gently used donations were dropped off at the locations before the events.

Together, Scott and Abby picked out toys from the long tables overflowing with items, including toy cars, balls and stuffed animals, toothbrushes, pencils, soap, paper, and homemade dresses donated by Angels of Mercy.

Beth Yelsky of Shortsville enjoys packing OCC shoeboxes because she can relate. “I still remember the gift I got when I was in 6th grade,” she said. “My parents didn’t have any money, and someone at the school gave me a calculator. I know what it’s like to not have money and have someone give you a gift.

It’s very special.”

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Now she puts a book she wrote, Hannah’s Zoo, in the boxes she packs. “The book is about knowing you are loved, even if you aren’t perfect,” she said.

Newly retired teacher, Kim Raup of Bloomfield said, “Thirty years ago, my late husband started the tradition of our family packing Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.

We wanted them to realize not all children get gifts at Christmas time.” This year, she’ll pack shoeboxes with her grandchildren to keep his legacy alive.

Participants first choose a boy or girl and an age range of 2-4yrs, 5-9yrs, or 10-14yrs old. Then they fill the box with ageappropriate items. Hannah Russo, 14, of Canadice has packed eight boxes. “I like to pack for girls my age because I feel connected to them and I know what they would like.”

“In many countries, children are unable to attend school if they don’t bring their own school supplies,” explained Honeoye resident, Barbara Redmond, a local volunteer with Operation Christmas Child. “And for many children, this is the first gift they’ve ever received.”

That was the case for Schimea Nguessan, whose father passed away when he was just six years old. Losing their only source of income, his mother and siblings experienced severe poverty.

His only toys were other people’s shoes and pretend cars he made from palm tree leaves. When he was ten, his small village in Africa’s Côte d’Ivoire received Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. His favorite item inside the box was a yellow race car.

Today, as a husband and U.S. Navy veteran, Schimea shares with others the powerful impact these shoeboxes have. “Packing a shoebox is not only putting toys in a box, but it is sharing God’s love,” Schimea said. “He can use it to change a life.”

Visit Operation Christmas Child to learn more about packing a shoebox at samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child.

Visit this website to find a location close to you where you can drop off your shoebox November 13-20. For other inquiries or volunteer opportunities write to shoeboxjoyocc@gmail.com.

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We are locally owned with three generations of our family serving the community.

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Christopher J. Lindner (Chris) December 10, 1960 - November 4, 2023 Atlanta, NY - Chris passed away at his home on November 4.

Chris grew up in Clifton Springs, NY; the son of Peg Merscher Lindner and Jack Lindner.

He graduated from Midlakes High School in 1979 and subsequently proudly served in the army until 1984. Chris then attended Brockport College, graduating in 1989 with a B.S. in Accounting.

He enjoyed a long career as an IT professional with IBM and more recently Terrilium.

Chris will be missed by his siblings, Michael (Kathleen), Susan McDonald, Greg (Kim) and Mary Jo Chaney as well as his stepchildren, Joe and Jessie Haddac. Chris will also be missed by his 10 nieces and nephews and 11 great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers-in-law, Tim McDonald and Leon Chaney as well as his beloved dogs, Buddy and Rufus.

Chris will always be remembered as one of the kindest, most generous men we have ever known as well as host of the best pig roasts any of us will ever attend.

The family would like to thank TriCounty Family Medicine, CareFirst Hospice, and the Wayland American Legion for loaning us the hospital bed and walker.

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Life insurance needs frequently come up when making plans, and many people find that purchasing a life insurance policy is a worthwhile investment. Life insurance holds an important place in overall financial planning. One of the most apparent benefits of life insurance is that it will provide a considerable sum of cash upon the insured’s death, which can be put toward the cost of funeral arrangements, housing and dependent care.

Beyond end-of-life bills and care, life insurance can offer other advantages, say the experts at Allstate Insurance Company. Life insurance can provide a family with a financial safety net. When a beneficiary is named, life insurance can serve as an inheritance for that person or people. Heirs may face estate taxes after a loved one dies, and life insurance benefits may help offset all or a portion of the costs.

There may be benefits to life insurance while a person is living as well. The life insurance information site Term Life 2 Go says that, depending on the policy, life insurance can be borrowed against to pay off debt, buy a house or live off of dividends from the life insurance investment. This can provide a source of supplemental retirement income.

Gateway Financial advisors say that many life insurance plans are extremely flexible and can be modified as needs change. Death benefits may be decreased if desired, and premiums can be skipped, reduced or increased.

Business owners also can use life insurance policies to their advantage. Including life insurance with the list of other benefits offered to prospective employees can entice top-notch candidates. Sole proprietors may use life insurance as a business continuation plan so that insurance proceeds can keep the business in the black until it is sold or a replacement owner is found.

Shopping for life insurance requires careful research and an understanding of the products available. Consumers should have a thorough understanding of term and whole life policies, what premiums will cost, what the death benefit will pay, and if there are any living benefits. For example, living benefits may cover some costs for chronically or terminally ill people.

Working with an experienced life insurance advisor can help people navigate the types of policies available to them.

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Colleagues you’ve worked with in the past who are within your LinkedIn network may periodically view your profile, and an updated résumé is a great way to keep them abreast of how your career is going. If they can see what you’ve accomplished since you last worked with them, they might be more inclined to reconnect or recommend you for a job opening.

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VOCATIONAL SCHOOLING CAN PAVE THE WAY TO HIGH-PAYING JOBS Many students believe that the next natural step after graduating from high school is to go off to college. Secondary education has become such a common transition that many parents begin saving for college tuition as soon as their children are born. Although college can be the next chapter in a student’s education, many teenagers still choose to attend trade school.

Television personality Mike Rowe says the country is in the midst of a skilled labor shortage because workers lack the necessary training to fill the hundreds of thousands of available jobs. Lack of information may drive the notion that trade jobs are nothing more than a backup plan if college doesn’t pan out. However, by realizing that trade jobs, along with short-term vocational training, is a smart investment - and eventually a lucrative career choice - attitudes about trade schools and laborintensive jobs may shift.

A great number of college graduates enter the workforce with degrees that may not help them land jobs. And these students typically carry thousands of dollars in tuition debt. Many college grads are underemployed and working in jobs that aren’t even in their fields of study. Career and technical schools help students develop specialized skills that make graduates immediately marketable in their chosen fields, and trade salaries can be very competitive.

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