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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.

The POWER to Protect!

Vaccines… protecting infants and young children from vaccine-preventable diseases since 1855

April 24-30, 2023

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK APRIL 16–22

Most often unpaid, volunteers generously donate a part of their lives to do the work that nobody else likes to do — cleaning up after the event, fostering shelter dogs, chaperoning field trips, or helping the librarian; there are so many areas requiring volunteers. This month, we salute them for their unwavering services to businesses and communities and hold aloft their examples to inspire young and adults towards volunteerism.

COLOR ME!

1974

National Volunteer Week and Month is first held in the United States.

FUN FACTS

It fills critical gaps in service

Millions

Without volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to host events or held programs as easily as we do today. Since most of these events are extremely important for communities and businesses, volunteers fill a critical gap in service.

SIGNS OF WINTER LAWN DAMAGE

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.

PAY NOW & SAVE Dry Creek Wood Pellets

• Best Price: Now through May 31st • Delivery available- call for pricing. Storage Bonus: We will even store your purchase until fall when you are ready to pick it up!

(all pre-purchases must be picked up by Oct. 1st, 2023) Call or visit us today to place your orders

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Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm, Sat. 8am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm

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• Driveways • Grading • Basements • Delivery of Gravel, Stone

• Septic Tank Pumping • Electric Lines

• Retaining Walls • Topsoil • Clearing • Tiling • Ditching

(585) 738-5160

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SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

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

Small Business Care and

DRAFTY WINDOWS ARE AN ISSUE

Drafty windows make homes less comfortable by allowing cold air in during the winter and warm air in when temperatures rise. But comfort is not the only concern associated with leaky windows, as such fixtures also can have a negative impact on the environment.

Leaky windows require heating and cooling systems to work harder to keep home interiors comfortable during times of the year when temperatures can be extreme. In the dead of winter, a leaky window will force a home’s inhabitants to turn up the thermostat, which only increases energy consumption and energy bills. The same scenario plays out in summer, when leaky windows allow hot air in, leading homeowners to lower the temperature of air conditioning units so everyone inside is cool and comfortable.

Q&A Master Gardeners with the

When is too early to plant directly outside? How do I protect my early plants from the frost we may very well still have?

There are at least three reasons for waiting until at least mid-May for planting young plants outdoors unprotected: you want to avoid too cold weather, you want the soil to be warm enough, and you want your plants to be big and tough enough to survive. A covering like a cloth sheet can prevent frost from damaging plants if the soil is warm, but if the temperature falls below freezing, the plants are still likely to die.

The average freeze date is the end of April. Soil temperature at planting time should

from Cornell Cooperative Extension, Livingston County

be at least 50°. Your young plants should have at least three sets of leaves,and they need to get “hardened off” with gradual exposure to outdoor conditions of sun, wind, and changing temperatures. Often there is no frost after mid-May, but you need to check the long-range weather forecast before planting: the nighttime low temperature should be above 40°; 50° is even better for most young plants. Plants including broccoli, lettuce, and other greens and root vegetables can be planted outside in late April, while warm weather plants like tomatoes and squash need to wait.

A cold frame could enable you to start your plants outdoors. You could buy one, or some people build their own. This link gives you more information on a cold frame, which is heated by the sun, and hot beds, which are heated by electric mats: https://cceschuyler. org/resources/cold-frames-hot-bedschemung-county

This link offers you growing information for specific vegetables: http://www. gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/ scene0391.html

And this contains information for flowers: https://schenectady.cce.cornell.edu/ gardening/lawns-ornamentals/annuals

Julie Brocklehurst-Woods

Livingston County Master Gardener

HOW ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES ARE HELPING THE DEAF

Telecommunications According to the NDC, telecommunications technology has evolved considerably in recent decades. That evolution has made it easier than ever for deaf individuals to communicate.

The NDC notes that telecommunications technology for deaf individuals is an umbrella term that includes telephone devices, platforms and services that are employed when standard phones are ineffective. The NDC identifies three primary telecommunications services:

1.Video relay service (VRS)

2.Telecommunications relay service (TRS)

3.Video remote interpreting (VRI)

Regulated by the Federal Communications Commission,VRS andTRS are free programs, whereas VRI is a fee-based service. TRS is a text-driven service that, unlike VRI and VRS, does not employ video.

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Countryside Travelers & Bus America

Group Tours • 2023 Motorcoach Tours

May 8-10- Pennsylvania Dutch Country $599 PP Double. Featuring MOSES, the Strasbourg Railroad, overnights at the Steam Boat Inn, and more!

June 19-20- e Pennsylvania Explorer. $349 PP Double. Tour a real underground Coal Mine & ride a 1920s Steam Locomotive at Pioneer Tunnel and take a hayride tour of the Rolling Hills Farm to see their herd of 400 Red Deer! Also included is Knoebels Amusement Resort, Carousel Museum, a Scenic Sky Ride, and an evening of musical entertainment.

July 18-20- Sauder Village & Farm (Archbold, OH) $575 PP Double. Explore the country’s largest living history museum spanning America’s history from 1803 through the 1920s and tour Cleveland’s Progressive Stadium.

Aug. 21-23- Pastimes & Pioneers (Eastern PA) $599 PP Double. Enjoy a unique adventure into a Forgotten Land aboard the Colebrookdale Railroad’s Secret Valley Expedition and visit the Daniel Boone homestead and the Museum of Historical Vehicles.

Sept. 20- “Law & Oiler Tour” - the Penn Oil & Elliot Ness Museums in Bradford, PA. $139 PP

Travel back in time with these unique visits just over the border in Pennsylvania— learn about the philosophy and spirit of a historic oil community, and tour exhibits and artifacts associated with Prohibition, the Untouchables, and Ness’ e orts to send Al Capone to Alcatraz.

Oct. 16-19- Ohio Amish Country. $649 PP Double. An old favorite— featuring the serene Amish Country, e Farm at Walnut Creek, the Amish Comedy Barn Show, and e Age of Steam Roundhouse Tour!

For More Info, call Darlene Wells (585) 289-1071 or Bus America at (585) 697-3590

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2. Easter Egg Hunting!

3. Penny the Therapy Dog

4. Enjoying the Avon Driving Park Playground!

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Chicken BBQ

SAT., APRIL 29, 2023

Noon-3pm

$12 Donation

Dinners must be picked up by 3pm.

Phelps American Legion • Main St., Phelps

Breakfast Pizza

Put a healthy twist on pizza for a quick, satisfying breakfast kids and adults will love. Start with sliced naan or a whole wheat bagel. Toast to warm and add a smear of ricotta cheese. Then top with sliced tomatoes and sprinkle with a dash of fleur de sel and dried basil, if desired. If you prefer a sweeter pizza, skip the tomatoes and use sliced fruit instead. This tasty breakfast will fight hunger pangs straight until lunchtime.

DID YOU KNOW?

Accordingtoa2011studypublishedin the peer-reviewed journal the Annual Review of Nutrition, experimental data from animal studies suggests that maternal undernutrition among pregnant women may play a role in preterm birth. The study also reported that a lack of specific nutrients during pregnancy may influence gestation length by increasing the likelihood that a woman will give birth before reaching full-term. Women who are pregnant or hope to become pregnant can speak with their physicians about the role nutrition can play in a healthy, full-term pregnancy.

Enjoy dining out with kids

Practice: Daniel Post Senning, the great-grandson of etiquette expert Emily Post and co-author of “Emily Post’s Etiquette,18th edition,” says parents can practice dining out by replicating the experience (as much as possible) at home. Ask the children to use inside voices and exhibit proper behavior at the dinner table.Remove children from the table if they misbehave and try again another time.

Parents also can acclimate their youngsters to dining out by gradually working their way up to more formal restaurants. Start by dining out at a place where table behavior or noise may be more tolerable, such as a fast-food restaurant, before moving on to a casual restaurant and then a nicer restaurant when kidscan handle it.

Pork Loin Dinner

Saturday, April 15 4:30pm til gone

$13/Person

67 Ontario Street Phelps, NY 14532

garogasincerity200@gmail.com

(315) 220-0470

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY

Saturday, April 22, 2023 • 7am-3pm Ontario County Landfill 3555 County Rd. 49, Stanley, NY 14561

PRE-REGISTRATION and PROOF of RESIDENCY are required. Registration open March 27th–April 20th. To pre-register call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County at (585) 394-3977 x427. Time slots are every 15 minutes starting at 7am with the last one at 2:45pm. No business or farm waste will be accepted.

Materials accepted at the event:

Acids, Adhesives, Aerosols, Antifreeze, Batteries, Boric Acid, Brake Fluid, Cements, Charcoal Lighters, Chlorine, Cleaning Fluid, Degreasers, Disinfectants, Drain Cleaners, Dry Gas, Dyes, Epoxies, Fiberglass Resins, Flea Powders, Furniture Strippers, Hair Removers, Herbicides, Insect Repellents, Lacquers, Lubricants, Mothballs or Flakes, Motor Oil, Nail Polish Removers, Oven Cleaners, All Paints, Paint Removers, Paint Thinners, Permanent Solutions, Pesticides, Photo Chemicals, Rat Poisons, Rug & Upholstery Cleaners, Rust Solvents, Wood Preservatives, Spot Removers, Tub and Tile Cleaners, Turpentine, Varnish, Weed Killers, Wood Polishes & Stains. Products containing mercury, LED lightbulbs, and florescent light tubes will also be accepted.

Materials NOT Accepted at the Event:

Household Electronics (TVs –flat screen and CRTs, computer monitors, cell phones, DVD players, VCRs, etc.)

Automobile and truck tires, Compressed Gas Cylinders, Explosives or Shock-Sensitive Materials, Ammunition, Radioactive Wastes, Pathological Wastes, Infectious Waste, Medicines, PCBs, Freon containing devices (i.e. Air conditioners, dehumidifiers).

**Casella reserves the right to reject any waste unidentified, deemed unacceptable by the disposal form, or of excessive volume**

Now accepting all oil and latex based paints, stains and primers! For information and other recycling events visit: OntarioCountyRecycles.org/150/Events

METHODIST

Cli on Springs United Methodist Church

1 East Main Street, Cli on 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

Magic Maze

PORTS OF JAPAN

Junk Cars Wanted

BREEZE THROUGH SPRING CLEANING

Use organizing tools.Over-the-door mesh shoe racks are great for storing all kinds of winter accessories -- hats, gloves, scarves and coats. Get some sturdy hooks for purses, backpacks and other accessories, and relish the feeling of a clean closet.

Clifton Springs Library

4 Railroad Avenue Clifton Springs, NY 14432

315-462-7371

cliftonspringslibrary.com

Hrs.: Mon-Thur 10-7; Fri 10-5; Sat 10-2

Geneva Public Library

244 Main Street

Geneva, NY 14456

315-789-5303

genevapubliclibrary.net

Hrs.: Mon-Fri 8:30-7; Sat 9-2

Newark Public Library

121 High Street Newark, NY 14513 315-331-0552

newarklibrary.org

Hrs.: Mon-Thur 9:30-7; Fri 9:30-6; Sat 9:30-1

Phelps Library

8 Banta Street, Suite 200 Phelps, NY 14532 315-548-5314

phelpslibrary.org

Hrs.: Mon-Thur 9-8; Fri 9-5

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

CANANDAIGUA

TheEmbraceYourSisters(EYS)

TeaAtTwoFashionShowFundraiser:April30,CasaLargaVineyards,Fairport,2pm.Doorsopen 12:30pm.Aninspirationalafternoonoffashion,friends,foodand fun.Themodelsincludebreastcancersurvivorsalongwiththeirfamilies,friendsandmembersofour communities.Theeventsoldoutin 2022!SoDON’TDELAYongetting yourticketsNOW!Featuring: EmceeBillyKiddfrom92.5WBEE, GuestSpeakerJenniferHarvey M.D.fromURMCImaging,DJMike LaMarcafromSpectrumSounds. Enjoysweetandsavorysnacks/ beverages,cashbar,silentauction, wine,jewelry,floralteapotraffles, andmore!Fortickets,sponsorship opportunities,silentauctiondonations,andprogramads: www.embraceyoursisters.org/ 2023-tea-at-two-fashion-show

Cranberry Chutney

Makes 3 cups

1 1-pound bag fresh cranberries

2 navel oranges, unpeeled, cut into 6 wedges and then into thin slices

1⁄3 cup golden raisins

1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1⁄2 teaspoon whole cloves

1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger

1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt

1⁄2 cup apple cider

1⁄2 cup honey, preferably cranberry honey

1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar

1. Pour the cranberries into a 2-quart pot. Add the oranges, raisins, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, salt, apple cider, honey, and vinegar. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the chutney thickens, about 20 minutes.

2. Remove from the heat and serve warm or, if you prefer, chill and serve cold.

THIS SPRING, IT’S ALL ABOUT THAT BASS FISHING -AND YOUR BASIC GEAR

WEAR A BASE LAYER. A thin T-shirt is a must as a base layer, better if it is made of fabric that wicks away moisture. There are even some that are made to be water repellent and stain resistant with anti-odor properties for those in warmer climes.Since this is the layer that is in direct contact with your skin, you want something that will allow moisture to escape as you sweat.

FARMINGTON

FingerLakesCelticFestival- PresentedbyFingerLakesCelticSociety.Saturday,May20,9:30am7pm.Newlocation:LincolnHill Farms,3792NY247,Canandaigua. BecomeCelticfortheday(ifyou’re notalready)andenjoyafundayof allthingsCeltic.Eventsinclude: HighlandHeavyGames,BagPiping competition,DanceExhibitions, CelticMusic,Demonstrations,A largeGatheringofScottishClans, Historical&HeritageSocieties,Artisans,KidsActivities,andsomuch more!Admissionfee:Adults$15, Age6-16$13,OverAge62$13 andAge5&underFree.Tickets onlineatwww.lincolnhillsfarm.org. Nopetsplease.ParkingisFree. HeldRainorShine.https://www. facebook.com/Fingerlakesceltic

SpringREVIVEYouthRally- Our REVIVEyouthralliesareanopportunityformanychurchesto bringtheiryouthtogetherforfun andfellowship!Westartthese eventsoffwithplentyofgames andactivities,followedbydinner andtimedivingintoGod’sWord. Thisissuchagreattimeforarea youthandyouthleaderstoconnect withothersandworshiptogether! JoinusApril16,3pm-7pmatthe LeTourneauChristianCenter,4950 EastLakeRoad,Rushville.Cost: $10.https://letcc.churchcenter. com/registrations/events/1508925

GUIDELINES FOR HOMETOWN EVENTS:

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

• Businesses/schools seeking registration for classes or program

• Organizations seeking crafters or vendor

• Organizations seeking donations of items

Genesee Valley Penny Saver reserves the right to approve/reject events for publication. Events are published as space allows.

Event deadline is Monday, 2 weeks prior to publication date

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

PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

Adopting an Older Cat Can Bring Unexpected Issues

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We recently adopted a 12-year-old orange tomcat. Abel is neutered and well behaved, but he has some health issues that we didn’t bargain for. He’s overweight (we’re working on it) and recently needed a tooth pulled. He gets ear and eye infections frequently. I’m not about to give him up, but I wanted others to know that a senior cat o en has more medical needs than younger cats. e tradeo is that he’s a sweet, gentle cat, well adapted to humans, and seems less inclined to escape from the house than a younger cat might. -- Kelly B., Salt Lake City

DEAR KELLY: ank you for sharing your experience! Abel sounds like a wonderful cat.

Senior cats, age 11 to 14, do need extra monitoring. ey o en have health issues speci c to older cats, and can be more susceptible to infections, bad teeth, etc. Pretty much all the same issues humans face as we grow old!

As you’ve noted, Abel’s diet is really important. Not just to lose weight and keep it o , but to make sure he’s getting the right nutrition for a senior cat. A cat food formulated for older cats is helpful, but owners should work with the veterinarian to determine the amount and type of food to give their cat each day. Lots of protein is a must, as this article by VCA points out: vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/ feeding-mature-senior-and-geriatric-cats

Dehydration is another factor for older cats. Empty and re ll your cat’s water bowl each morning and monitor how much the amount decreases throughout the day to determine how much he drinks.

Finally, monitor your cat’s litter box habits. Write them down and take them to the next vet checkup to make sure there are no hidden health problems cropping up.

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

(c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

RUSHVILLE

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Complex Jargon Prevents Patient From Understanding Diagnosis

DEAR DR. ROACH: After many bouts of pain in my left leg, I was referred for an MRI. They diagnosed me with left lumbar radiculitis, spondylolisthesis and lumbar spondylosis. There are many people in my independent living facility who have gotten similar diagnoses. As an RN with a master’s in nursing education, I have a question: When the diagnoses are made, do doctors not explain the problem in layman’s terms? I only found out what my list of diagnoses were from a physical therapist, to whom I was referred. -- N.F.P.

ANSWER: Doctors certainly should explain their diagnoses in language appropriate for their patients. We can forget that the language we use is sometimes incomprehensible, but that’s not an excuse. A patient should always feel comfortable in saying they don’t understand a diagnosis, or any other word or phrase their doctor uses, and ask for more explanation. Many of the most effective communicators I have seen not only ask the patient whether they understood, but have made sure their patient can explain it back to them. In your case, these specific diagnoses are generally not well-known by nonexperts, and I am disappointed that they did not give you an explanation. Lumbar radiculitis is essentially sciatica -- it’s an inflammation of the large bundle of nerve roots, which usually causes pain down the leg into particular locations, based on which nerves are being affected. It is not a specific diagnosis, as it doesn’t say what is causing the damage to the nerves. Spondylolisthesis is a condition where one vertebra overlaps another one below it (front to back, not side to side). Very mild spondylolisthesis will not cause any symptoms, but more severe cases can cause damage to the nerve roots. Spondylosis of the lumbar vertebrae is a nonspecific term signifying degeneration of the spine, usually due to osteoarthritis and often including degeneration of the disks in between the vertebrae. So, these diagnoses together suggest that you have osteoarthritis of the spine, along with a displacement of one vertebra over another, causing damage to the nerve roots of the spine. These conditions would be likely to cause the back and leg pain you have on your left side.

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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.

© 2023 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

healthy weights. Dieting fads come and go, but water is a mainstay for people who want to control their caloric intake in an effort to maintain healthy weights. Water has zero calories, so reaching for a bottle or glass of water instead of a soda, lemonade or another caloric beverage can help people keep the pounds off. A study from researchers at the UniversityofTexasHealthScience Center found that even diet soda enhances weight gain by as much as 41 percent. In addition, soda has been linked to conditions such as obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. No such association exists with water.

SPRING CLEANING TIPS TO DETOX YOUR BODY

Spring is here,and if your thoughts turn to spring cleaning your house or office,don’t stop there.Take the opportunity to spring clean your body, too. Variations on the process of body detoxification have been elements of many traditional health practices, including ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. Consult your health care provider before starting a body detox regimen, but data suggest that most individuals without chronic medical conditions can undergo a simple detox, and the simplest of plans is this: Drink more water. Consistently drinking water each day can help rid your body of toxins even if you do nothing else. Data suggest that many American adults don’t drink enough water, although it is essential for maximum health.

Water is a key element of any body detox plan. To make the most of your water, opt for purified, enhanced water which promotes the removal of waste and toxins from the body and promotes digestive health through improved absorption of nutrients.

NOW HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

* Rub hands with lemon slices to get rid of onion or fish smells. Afterward, you can put the lemon slices down your garbage disposal unit with a few ice cubes to get rid of smells there, too.

* Here’s a great way to get a longer life out of a bar of soap: Press the plastic top of a pop bottle into the side of a wet bar of soap. When you set the bar down in your soap dish, put it plastic side down. This way, the bar doesn’t sit in any residual water and turn into a goopy mush. The plastic top comes out easily if you need to remove it. -- Y.P. in Illinois

* Nylon stocking strips are great and work really well in the garden. If you have a pair that has a run, chop them up into pieces. You can use them to tie up staked plants, as they are strong but gentle enough to not cause any harm. -- E.S. in Wisconsin

* Reduce your energy costs of drying clothes by hanging heavy items (think towels, throw blankets, jeans, sweats) for a few hours to air dry before popping them in the dryer. You can cut the drying time by as much as two-thirds, and still get that tumble-dried softness.

-- M.N. in Missouri

* Keep a kitchen timer near your phone so you can limit the length of long-distance calls. They can add up quickly if you don’t watch it!

* Renew your paintbrushes with this trick: Heat vinegar to boiling. Pour into a tall, narrow container that won’t melt. Add hardened brushes, bristle side down. Stick a pencil through the hole in the paintbrush handle and balance it across the top of the container. It keeps the bristles from bending in the bottom of the container. Let brushes soak until vinegar is cooled. Use a wire brush to clean.

ROYAL MANUAL PORTABLE TYPEWRITER. Works well. Needs fresh ribbon. Fairport: jvc45@aol.com

60 CARDBOARD TOILET PAPER ROLLS. Great for crafts or seed starters: 585-736-2749

Sturdy PLASTIC ANIMAL CARRIER for cat or small dog. Two large PLASTIC COOLERS - GOTT 30 and Coleman 48. Fairport: jvc45@aol.com

Box of BETA TAPES (musical, special events, etc.). Fairport: 585-388-0318

Small TV w/remote, works fine. New light gray MINI BLIND 23”W 72”L. Pickup, Batavia: Text only: 845-309-9373.

Two new cans of WOOLITE CARPET/FURNITURE CLEANER. Pick up, Batavia. Text only: 845-309-9373

The first 3 BOOKS in Anne Rice’s the Vampire Chronicles, new. Pick up, Batavia. Text only: 845-309-9373

ROAD & TRACK MAGAZINES, 1972-2005. Over 81 issues: gnbboudway@msn.com

10” AIR MATTRESS - Fits adjustable twin bed. Mattress leaks, needs repair. 585-434-1121, leave message please. Thank you.

AMPICO PLAYER PIANO and a LOWREY CITATION HOME THEATER ORGAN

You move: 585-323-1762 (leave message)

100-150 JUNK TIRES. You pick up: 716-425-7671

ADULT DIAPERS, size XL. Still in package: 585-236-0426

Beautiful SPINET PIANO with BENCH. Double-tuned 2019. Picture upon request: Bob8lin13@yahoo.com

KIMBALL UPRIGHT PIANO, just tuned in November. It is not being used. We want to find someone who will enjoy it: 585-356-2927

MARTHA STEWART LIVING MAGAZINES 1999-2020. Very good condition. 585-599-3543

UPRIGHT PIANO. Great condition, moving and must find a home for it. You must pick up and move yourself: 585-362-9575

UPRIGHT PIANO. Needs love. Free. Located on the second floor. Text: 585-236-6995 New HP BLACK INKJET CARTRIDGE #62. New BROTHER INKJET CARTRIDGE #LC3033BK. tjpr@yahoo.com

LIFE MAGAZINES from 1989-2000. Not all years complete. Good to very good condition. Prefer non-profit organization for donation. Lima: SRWL22@aol.com

Two large boxes of AVON BOTTLES. You pick up or can meet: 315-331-9391

LYON & HEALY BABY GRAND PIANO. You move: 585-323-1762 (lv. msg)

MEDICAL - PICC/central line dressing change kits, caps, extra Tegaderm, saline flushes, Foley insertion trays, night/leg bags, irrigation trays: P.FRIED91@GMAIL.COM

SOCKS, fair to good condition, others can be used for crafts: 585-236-0426

REEL-TO-REEL audio TAPE player 607-936-3137

INSTANT POT, 8-10qts or bigger. Thank you! lijbelokur@gmail.com

Unwanted/unneeded CACTUS or JADE PLANTS in the Canandaigua area. Will pick up: williamschuler@zohomail.com

QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS & BOX SPRING in good condition needed for handicap person. Delivery needed: 585-451-9493

RECLINER CHAIR: merdeloc94@yahoo.com

CPAP MACHINE, for sleep apnea. Call or text: 585-202-8144

MYRTLE ground covering – will help dig up. Canandaigua area: 585-905-3487

COOPERSTOWN DREAMS PARK TRADING PINS and DISPLAY BOOK for granddaughter who will play in one tournament this summer: salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com

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Used DOUBLE-PANED WINDOWS. Any size: 814-397-1432

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Long Lives in the Blue Zones

In several parts of the world there are large populations that regularly live into their 90s and even pass 100 years. ey’re called Blue Zones, those parts of the world where seniors live longer, healthier lives. It started as a National Geographic project to look for the secrets to longevity. ey were able to identify ve locations: Loma Linda, California; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; and Okinawa, Japan.

Fascinated scientists began to study these over-100 people and concluded that they had nine commonalities. ey are:

• e Blue Zoners move and exercise naturally, working in gardens and going about their lives with frequent walks.

• ey have a purpose to each day.

• ey do what they must to avoid stress. Some pray, some have happy hour, some take naps, but they intentionally do something.

• ey follow Confucius’ rule to stop eating when they’re 80% full, and don’t eat late at night.

• ey belong to a faith-based community of some kind.

• ey put loved ones rst and o en live with or near family members.

• e people around them are engaged in similar healthy behaviors.

To read the study about the Blue Zones, go online to www.ncbi. nlm.nih.gov, select PubMed from the dropdown menu and put “Blue Zones” in the search box. Look for the authors Buettner D, Skemp S. e heading includes “Lessons from the World’s Longest Lived.”

ere is hope for all of us to extend our lives if we incorporate some of what those in the Blue Zones have to teach us.

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DIFFERENT GENERATIONS CAN LEARN AND BENEFIT FROM ONE ANOTHER

In the not-so-distant past, extended families frequently lived in close proximity to one another. Such families shared meals and experiences and essentially grew up together. Nowadays, families separate for various reasons, such as job opportunities and cost of living concerns. While there are advantages to spreading out, there are also some disadvantages, namely that grandparents and grandchildren may not see one another frequently enough. Even though people of different age groups may not entirely have the same interests, the interactions between generations can benefit both young people and their aging relatives. Fostering intergenerational connections is a great way to broaden social circles, improve communication and learn new things.

Coming Events at the Library

Saturday, April 22 • 9am-2pm

Adult Scrapbooking Open House: Join Donna for an open-house style scrapbooking workshop.

Saturday, April 29 • 11am

Adult Spring Crafting Bonanza: Create four fabulous and fun spring crafts with Becky and Danielle.

Saturday, May 6 • 1pm

Plant Sale Fundraiser: local growers and greenhouses sharing their extra plants and advice to benefit the Clifton Springs Library.

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A Brief Glimpse into the Mind and Inspiration that is Geneva Poet, GS Murphy

BY SUZIE WELLS

When did you start writing poetry?

When I was in grade school I really fell into the poetry of Edgar Allan Poe which led me to Lawrence Ferlinghetti. I thought if they could write their world, then why couldn’t I? I wrote a lot of random poetry early on, though I kept it to myself for a while.

What styles/forms of poetry do you write?

I write narrative poetry most consistently, storytelling as best I can, being intentional about line-breaks and playing with the words. But I’ll try any form as a way to stretch that muscle and challenge myself. While I’ve tried other forms, I’m not very con dent with the results. I’m starting to really respect Haibun and its potential.

Who/what was a favorite mentor/moment in your poetic journey?

While some high school teachers were kind about my writing, it was a college professor and eventual friend, Dr. Anthony Farrington, who really pushed me into writing the kind of poetry I do now. It was his guidance and absolute honesty that guided me, so when I presented my rst book to him as a gi and he was proud, it was a powerful moment.

What inspires you to write (poetry and otherwise)? Where do you ‘ nd’ inspiration?

I’ve found inspiration in the uniquely human condition we have, both full of potential and likely to stumble, the narratives we lead and those imposed upon us. A strong line, a hopeful sentiment well written, a genuine emotion that is raw and unashamed… I’m inspired mostly by courage and people’s willingness to help others. Survival is also an area that draws my attention and respect.

How would you describe your writing habits? “How” do write your pieces?

I keep a small pocket Field-Notes with me at all times for gems and themes and a proper notebook to write things out fully. I have a long commute to work, so sometimes I’m relegated to reading a raw unscripted poem into my phone so I can keep eyes on the road. I also take time every single week to nd a seat in a co ee shop, listen to some Bob Dylan or Pink Floyd and just write, anything and everything.

What are your favorite topics or themes to write about?

I mostly write what I know, so there are a lot of pieces about family life, poverty, working in recovery, addiction, the world around us. Sometimes it’s playful, sometimes it’s serious. I’m known to write about cigars, re ghting, and motorcycles just as o en as the war in Ukraine and the struggle of indigenous families in American culture. I also like writing short bio-poems about my favorite blues Musicians. Do you ever worry or overthink about anything in particular when you write?

I think I write about grief too o en, and in many poems if I start to think about the reader. I can’t worry if someone else likes the piece. I need to just write and let the story unfold and then perform it to iron out any wrinkles.

What are your favorite/greatest accomplishments as a writer/poet/ human being?

As a writer, I’ve been published in a handful of journals, but my rst (and only thus far) book, Surviving the Day, was published two years ago by Foothills publishing. I put a lot of myself into that book. I’ve been asked to perform in my hometown of Pittsburgh, PA as a featured poet, which was a wicked moment. I think my greatest poem was this tiny 16-line poem, “no res in heaven,” a poem written for the widow of my mentor in re ghting, Denny Fry. I gave it to her at his funeral

and it had such an e ect on her I can’t describe. As a human being, I don’t think I’ve accomplished enough yet. Being compassionate is a start, I think.

What role does creative writing and/or poetry play in everyday life?

Poetry has been my oldest and truest friend. It’s rare to nd me without a book of poetry in my pocket, in my saddlebag, or within arms’ reach. Poetry and creativity are the saving grace for me. In my life it’s vital, at rst for inspiration, connection, and safety, and now it adds that layer of identity and ambition.

What advice would you give a budding writer?

Read. Read voraciously. Expose yourself to as many styles and formats and diverse writings as you can. Read Joy Harjo, Rainer Maria Rilke, Allen Ginsberg, Ada Limon, Rupi Kaur, Dickenson, Whitman. And write, every day if possible, but consistently and don’t take yourself too seriously when it doesn’t come together, because it doesn’t always come together. O entimes, the process of writing is itself a healing and cathartic practice. Read everything you can, then write until you nd your speci c voice, and don’t worry about forcing it; just breathe it and it’ll come to you.

GS Murphy will be featured at the July Poets in Play event by the Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes (earts.org) Tuesday, July 11th. Check out Murphy’s book at foothillspublishing.com/2021/murphy

When e Time Comes By GS Murphy

the time comes when the word is all that’s le , beyond days of action,

re calls made, lives saved, addicts helped, recovery pushed, young careers cultivated, professionals developed, it’s the words in ink, on minds of life’s readers, those in nite words consumed in waking eyes and dreamt forever a er, that change people, move the greater bar the story continues, always, in line a er line of lives well spent, of cigars smoked till ashes remain, the Smokey wisps of a life well spent.

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I am an elderly, 78 years young woman who lives at DePaul Rosa’s Villas in LeRoy, currently attending sessions of Occupational Therapy training presented by students from Roberts Wesleyan University. Each of these students have added value to my life with their refreshing outlook on the future of their careers. I am so thankful for these sessions and appreciate the students’ willingness to interact with the tenants of this facility. When the students depart from the sessions, I feel good as if I had a hug. The students brought happiness and joy to my day. There are a few tenants who are not from this area who feel isolated with their medical issues. The students bring hope, optimism and give inner strength to the elderly. The students are an inspiration to all of us attending the sessions, as they go above and beyond with care and consideration. The future lies before them and God bless these young students.

Thank You Honeoye Falls Lima Students

My friends and I went to the Senior lunch and preview of Guys & Dolls. We were amazed. The lunch was excellent! The student servers were polite and they did a wonderful job making people feel welcomed. The play was so much fun. The students, actors, musicians and behind the scene workers were very professional and the play was perfection. My friends were so happy to come for the afternoon and had a great time. We are all looking forward to next year. We had so much fun from the time we walked in the school until we left.

Great Service!

Throughout the winter the folks working at Kwik Fill in Lima always did their jobs with smiles on their faces and a nice greeting and thank you, so thank you all for your good work attitude!

HOMETOWN PHOTOS

Junk Area

I am writing this with the concern that a recently appointed Historical Area of the village has turned into a junk yard. There are now 2-3 containers filled with junk, 2-3 RVs (not running) filled with junk. 2 full sized boats. Busses filled with junk. Non-running car, 2 plows, multiple lawn mowers and even more junk. This has become an eye sore not only for the residents and the entire village, but is this what we want people to see as they visit our village? THIS IS ALLOWED IN A HISTORICAL AREA? Why has the village board or the mayor not said anything? I have a good idea why not. This has brought feral cats, mice, rats, raccoons, and even skunks to the area. It has become a hoarding area. This needs to be cleaned up. Very sad for an area that even when it was empty added character to the village. Now it has become a junk yard!!

Donating

Why do multibillion dollar corporations have their employees solicit at the checkout for donations? Whether you’re put on the spot for an answer or the computer’s check out screen has a button to donate money for whatever the charity of the week is, do corporations really need tax write offs? Major corporations are notorious for avoiding taxes. If you like to donate, please send it directly to the charity or cause. You’ll feel much better for your participation.

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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.

Agreatnumberofcollegegraduatesentertheworkforcewithdegreesthat 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,

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1. TELEVISION: What is the name of the president in the drama “West Wing”?

2. GEOGRAPHY: Which U.S. state shares the same name as one of the Great Lakes?

3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What are the ZIP codes assigned to the president and first lady?

4. LANGUAGE: What is cryptophasia?

5. MOVIES: What is the number on top of the bus in the movie “Speed”?

6. LITERATURE: What is the setting for Dashiell Hammett’s novel “The Maltese Falcon”?

7. ANATOMY: Which two parts of the human body contain the most bones?

8. U.S. STATES: In which state would you find the Grand Teton National Park?

9. AD SLOGANS: Which popular product uses the slogan, “Is it in you?”?

10. FOOD & DRINK: What is the primary ingredient of baba ganoush?

10. Eggplant.

9. Gatorade.

8. Wyoming.

7. More than half the bones are in the hands and feet, 27 in each hand and 26 in each foot.

6. San Francisco.

5. 2525.

4. A language developed by twins that only the two children can understand.

3. 20500-0001 and 20500-0002.

2. Michigan.

1. Josiah “Jed” Bartlet.

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