RAVES RANTS

from Extra- Genesee Valley Penny Saver- 5-19-23

Junk Cars Wanted

Last week I took my Tacoma to the new oil change place in [local town]. They offer a free state inspection. The next morning I noticed that one of my hubcaps was missing. I checked the inspection report and this hubcap belonged to one of the wheels they removed, When I checked the other wheel they removed, it was not installed properly. I returned to the location and was told "it sometimes happens" and that they "installed them properly.” If they cannot install hub caps properly I would not trust them to touch my engine. Tacoma hubcaps do not fall off if they are installed properly.

Cemeteries Need Money More Than Flowers

Regarding the rant about the maintenance at the local cemtery. Being a caretaker of one, I wondered when the last time they donated was. Most small town cemeteries are struggling to get the funds to mow, weed eat, and for maintenance. People spend big money on ﬂowers. How good are they going to look if you can't see them with the grass taller than the headstones. Please donate to your local cemetery. Your loved ones are there along with veterans.

Annoying Dogs

Living in town can be a challenge during the summer months with loud lawn mowers, weed eaters, power washers, etc. But those sounds are to be expected. My complaint is people who tie their dogs outside for hours on end. The dogs literally bark nonstop. Is there no law against this? It is difﬁcult to enjoy gardening or just simply relaxing and enjoying a conversation with a friend with a dog barking constantly. Why do people do this? It can't be good for the dog and it certainly is annoying to nearby neighbors. Please stop leaving dogs tied outside if they are going to bark all day!

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.

Hardscape And How To Use It

Choose a theme. The right style allows hardscaping and softscaping materials to work together. For example, homeowners may want to give theiryardsaneasternfeel,completewithakoipondanddecorativebridge or trellis. A formal English garden, however, may include manicured paths withsteppingstonesandornatetopiaries.Mixingtoomanystylestogether can take away from the overall appeal.

The pros suggest looking at the overall plan of the design, even if all of the work can’t be completed at once. This way the eventual ﬁnished project wil be cohesive.

Telling Signs Common Insects Are Infesting A Lawn

Cutworms: The lawn care experts at Scotts® note that cutworms are moth larvae that hide in the thatch layer of a lawn during the day before emerging at night to feed on grass blades. Patches of brown grass between one and two inches in width is a sign of cutworm infestation. Homeowners who notice a growing number of birds pecking away in their lawns may have a cutworm infestation, which can be conﬁrmed by peeling up a section of damaged grass and looking for cutworms, which are brown, gray or black and tend to be around two inches long.

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Masonic Lodge to use clearing lncludes pasta, sauce, meatballs, garlic bread, side salad, drink and a cookie. Pay with cash, check,Venmo, PayPal, or Cash App

Clifton Springs Library

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Geneva Public Library

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Newark Public Library

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Phelps Library

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Canandaigua

KnittingWithBeadsWorkshop a2-partworkshop,with instructorEugeniaMcLouth.Learn howtoaddbeadstoyourknitting, andmakeanamulettoo.June3& 17,1:00-3:30pm.Eachsessionin thelower-levelMeetingRoomof theOntarioCountyHistoricalSociety,55NorthMainSt.,Canandaiguia.Classcostforbothsessions is$50,plus$20materialsfeepayabletoinstructoratfirstclass. Participationrequiresstudents knowhowtoknit,preferably regular,notcontinental,including castingonandoff,andtheknit stitch.Limitedseatingforadults. Register:www.ocarts.org.Ifthe workshopisfull,pleasecontact ocacny@gmail.comforawaiting list.

ChickenBBQFundraiser for East BloomfieldUMC.$12mealincludes1/2chicken,saltpotatoes, roll,andchoiceofmacaronisalad orcoleslaw.May28,10:30-4pmin theRunningsparkinglot,3191Co Rd10inCanandaigua.Cateringby Gale-Wyn.

FreeNeighborhoodCarnival! Come joinusatGoodShepherd Church,320SouthPearlSt., Canandaigua,onMay21stfrom 12:30to1:30foraneighborhood carnival!OurSundaySchoolkids havebeenmakinggamesforsome springtimefun.Itwillbeheldon thelawniftheweatherisniceorin ourgymifitrains.Therewillbe prizesforeveryonewhoplaysthe games-kidsandadultkids!We’re servinghotdogs,chips,andice creamtocompletethecarnivalfun. It’sallfree-agiftfromGood Shepherdtoourcommunity.

VisittheHistoricBurning Springs - TheBristolHillsHistorical Society’sannualopengardens eventatthehistoricBurning SpringsFarm.Visitorscanviewthe burningspringthatSenecasreveredandshowedtoFrench explorersin1669,walkupthegully toascenicwaterfall,tourthe spring-bloominggardens,and watchprofessionalpleinairartists paintingscenesthroughoutthe property.Theprivateproperty’s owner,whoallowsaccessonlyduringthisannualevent,willgivea talkonthesite’shistoryat2pmon eachofthefourdaysthesiteis open.May27&28andJune3&4 from12-5pm,4348CaseRoad, Canandaigua.

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

~ Percy Bysshe Shelley

Middlesex

MiddlesexHoseCo.RoastBeef Dinner! The nextMiddlesexHose Co.RoastBeefDinnerwillbeon SaturdayMay27.Dinnersareheld onthelastSaturdayofeachmonth thruOctober28TH,atthe MiddlesexHoseCoFirehall,5537 WaterSt,Middlesexfrom4-7pm. Adults$15,Children$10(school ageto12),Preschoolfree(take outsexcluded).Dinnermenu: tossedsalad,rolls,relishdish,roast beef,gravy,potatoes,corn,pie, icedtea,milk,andcoffee.Dining RoomorTakeout.

Phelps

PhelpsCommunityHistoricalSociety -RoadTriptoAuburn!The PCHSinvitesyouonaroadtripto Auburn,NY!MeetatHoweHouse Museum10AMonSaturdayMay20. SitesincludeNYSEqualRightsHeritageCenter,FortHillCemeteryand OldErieCanalHeritagePark.Free admissiontosites,lunchnotincluded. Driveyourownvehicleorcarpooling canbearranged.Toregisterplease contactPCHSofficeat315-548-4940 orhistsoc2@gmail.com

Rushville

LeTourneauChristianCenter’s Blessed Hope Juneladies luncheonwillbeheldonFriday, June2,2023at11:00am.Karen Conlonwillspeakon“LessonsI LearnedfrommyMom.”Registrationand$15pre-paymentbefore May26arerequiredforin-person attendanceandlunch,whichcan bemadebycalling585-554-3400. LeTourneauChristianCenterislocatedat4950CountyRoad11, Rushville.

Victor

AmericanRedCrossBlood Drive: Monday, June5,American RedCrossBloodDrive:1p.m.to6 p.m.,St.JohnsLutheranChurch, 888Victor-EgyptRd.,Victor. Participantsmustbeages17or older;16withparentalconsentand bringID.Forinformation:redcross. org.

33rdAnnualFarmington-Victor Kiwanis GolfTourney2023: Enjoyafundayofgolf.Allproceeds benefitlocalKiwanisprojects. 10:30amRegistration.12pmShotgunStart.Monday,June5,2023at RavenwoodCountryClub,929 LynaughRd.,Victor.Lunch,Golf& Dinner-$125//Golferor$475/4Some(through5/15).Lunch,Golf &Dinner-$135/Golferor$515/4Some(after5/15).DinnerOnly$30/Person.Registernowat:Call usat:585-433-5926.Emailusat: farmingtonvictorkiwanis@gmail. com

AmericanRedCrossBlood Drive: Thursday, June1-American RedCrossBloodDrive:2p.m.to7 p.m.,WillowbrookChristian Church,619HighSt.,Victor. Participantsmustbeages17or older;16withparentalconsentand bringID.Forinformation:redcross. org.

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What Small Businesses Can Do To Engage Their Communities

Sponsor a local youth sports team: Youth sports team sponsorships are a relatively inexpensive way to create brand awareness.The National Alliance for Youth Sports,Inc., reports that sponsorship costs vary from organization to organization,though they may cost as little as $100 to around $5,000 for the season. In return for that investment, businesses gain exposure to athletes, athletes’ families and friends, volunteers, and countless others who may see players in uniform on game day. When compared to the cost of advertising online, on television or on the radio, youth sports sponsorship provides a great return on investment.

To Your Good Health

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Prescription Costs $500 for a Month’s Supply

DEAR DR. ROACH: What can you tell me about a prescription of 145 mcg of Linzess, and why a doctor would prescribe a pill over $500? What are the advantages to taking this? Surely, there must be something less expensive that will provide the same results. -- J.P.

ANSWER: Linaclotide (Linzess or Constella) is a medicine used for constipation, either in people with irritable bowel syndrome or in people with constipation for no particular reason. It works by activating a protein to allow chloride and bicarbonate (along with ﬂuid) into the intestine. Since it is not absorbed into the body, it has few side effects. The major side effect is that it can work too well and cause diarrhea. This is enough of a concern that the medicine is not used in children under the age of 2. There are three different strengths: 72, 145 and 290 mcg.

If you are asking me to defend pharmaceutical pricing, I can’t do that. I very seldom use this medicine because there are so many other options for constipation -- starting with a different diet without using any medicine at all. But in people with occasional constipation despite having a good diet, I usually start with ﬁber supplements. If those don’t work, I recommend a surfactant such as docusate (Colace), which allows more water to enter the stool. Yet another option would be nonabsorbable substances like polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX and others), lactulose, sorbitol and magnesium. All of these are much less expensive. However, there are still people who don’t do well with any of these less-expensive (and also tried-andtrue) alternatives. Linzess has made a real difference in the lives of several of my patients. It is usually prescribed by an expert (a gastroenterologist) at least in the case of my patients.

Finally, Linzess is roughly $20 a pill or about $500 for a month’s supply in the U.S. without insurance. Some people only need it occasionally and are very willing to pay, even if insurance doesn’t cover it.

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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.

Improve Overall Endurance

Pushing oneself physically can be exhausting and demanding. But whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a part-time fitness enthusiast or even someone who lives a largely sedentary lifestyle, you can find ways to dig down and improve your overall endurance. Many athletes find pushing their bodies past certain boundaries to be empowering. Letting complacency set in is easy, but finding the motivation to press on and push ahead takes mental determination.

NOW HERE’S A TIP! By Joann

Derson

• Store kitchen matches wrapped in tin foil to keep them dry when on camping or shing trips. You can also store them in an empty pill bottle if they are the short kind. If you ll paper egg carton cups with dryer lint and drizzle it with wax, you can cut the cups apart and you’ll have small restarters for your camp res. My family does a lot of camping in the summer, and we use these every time. K.R. in Missouri

• To get scorched pan bottoms clean, scrub with sudsy ammonia and rinse well.

• Baby food jars make wonderful organizer containers; most people know that. But you can make a great rst cup from a baby food jar. Screw on the lid tightly and poke holes along one side. Baby can tip and sip, but not much will come out. ey are just the right size for small hands. M.W. in Alabama

• Baby oil can loosen soap scum from shower doors. Apply and bu lightly with a so washcloth. Follow with a shampoo cleaning or just leave as is. It will repel water and smells nice, too.

• To keep shirt collars from absorbing oil and grime, sprinkle with talcum powder while ironing.

VINTAGE ARCHERY RECURVE BOWS/ARROWS/ACCESSORIES for Scout Archery Merit Badge. 501C Compliant. Text 585-794-0448 or mintshape@netacc.net

TIRES. Hankook 275/55R20. Factory tires F150. 2 y/o good tread remaining about 30k on: pdc964@gmail.com

YELLOW GLADIOLUS BULBS: 585-924-2651

2’x4’ FLUORESCENT LIGHT FIXTURE. Works. Good for a shop or garage. Conesus: 585-764-8301

Large quantity of BUSINESS ENVELOPES WITH WINDOW. Return address is printed on but can be covered with a label: 585-748-3148

Blue leather POWER RECLINER. Cat scratches on left arm. Pick up North Chili: barb125kel@aol.com

TWIN X-LONG FOAM MATTRESS TOPPER: 585-259-8464

LANDSCAPING BRICKS and PAVERS. Several different styles. You pick it up. Text only: 585-519-7369

QUIET GLIDE 5-DRAWER TOOL CHEST: sdimpﬂ45@gmail.com

LAP QUILTING VHS TAPES (set of 10) by Georgia Bonesteel: 585-362-7914

ONETOUCH ULTRA 2 GLUCOSE METER with case and a sealed bag of Lancets. Does NOT Include Test Strips: eschroll123@gmail.com

50” SAMSUNG SMART TV. Eight years old. Good condition, just has loose cable connection. Located in Naples: 585-374-5577

BOOST PLUS NUTRITIONAL DRINK, Rich Chocolate ﬂavor. 11-8 oz bottles. Sealed. Henrietta: 585-334-5802

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS. All white. Used. Fairport: 585-354-8339

BOOKS - Art Books, some instructional, some famous artists’ paintings, Encyclopedias, some children’s books. You pick up. Call for info: 585-728-5316

DIESEL BUS ENGINE, already taken out of bus. Pick up only: sbly5722@gmail.com

Four boxes of OLD CAR MAGAZINES, DIRT BIKE MAGAZINES and HUNTING MAGAZINES going back to at least 1981. You pick up: 585-329-5631

HP PRINTER - Laser Jet 1320 (no cartridge). May work but have no time to fool with it: 585-346-3829

BROTHER PRINTER, corporate quality with new laser cartridges - TN431, TN433, TN436. Touch screen needs adjustment. Very high-quality print and copy: aelaine636@gmail.com

SERESTO FLEA and TICK COLLAR - large dog. just in time for tick season: enaginny@gmail.com

One LAWN CHAIR FRAME, two PARTIAL MACRAME LAWN CHAIRS, one PARTIAL MACRAME LOUNGE LAWN CHAIR: 585-392-5631

HOLLISTER NEW IMAGE FLEXTEND SKIN BARRIER; 2-pc ostomy skin barrier, convex, tape. #14904 Green 1 3/4”/pre-sized 1”; 23 boxes, 5 ostomy barriers in each box: 585-226-8887

SPRING CEDAR TREES. Entire trees or just the limbs. Will load and remove! Mothersﬁeld@aol.com

All DC and MARVEL COMIC BOOKS; any year, any issue, any condition: impani_m@yahoo.com

FULLSIZE LIGHTBAR and UTILITY TRAILER: 585-447-0201

INK PRINTER CARTRIDGES, Number 60 and 61 for HP Printer: 585-519-3325

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YARN - For a mission project. Can pick up. Thank you! Webster: 585-265-4548

One lightweight and one portable type of VACUUM CLEANER, TRANSISTOR

RADIO, small FILE CABINET with key. Webster/surrounding area: 585-424-0732

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, a RECLINER, and a working 2.7L ENGINE to ﬁt a 2008 Dodge Charger or a used vehicle in good working condition: 585-883-7387

LIFT CHAIR: Donna.lievense@gmail.com

1970s VINTAGE RANSOM MACHINE REST: 585-335-5184

70s STEREO EQUIPMENT: Receivers, Speakers, Turntables, Reel to Reels, Ampliﬁers, Records, Reel Tapes, Old Nintendo Games: 585-883-5334

RIDING LAWNMOWERS. Working or not: 518-888-4216

70s-80s-90s ROCK and ROLL 8 TRACK TAPES, CASSETTES, RECORDS for personal collection. Thanks: gzintel1967@gmail.com

INCONTINENCE ADULATION, men large, for elderly relative in nursing home. If you have any unused unwanted, I will take them! Bargainhunter22@ymail.com

Seeking DIRT BIKES, ATVs or GO-KARTS for father son project. Will pick up, call or text Matt: 315-576-1278

In need of a FOLDING GROCERY CART for a new refugee family: 716-430-2876

FLATSCREEN TV, any size. In good working condition: 585-867-3355

FULL-SIZE LIGHT BAR and 8’ TONNEAU COVER: 585-447-0201

RASCAL SCOOTER in good working condition: 585-415-8513

Used/New SUV in good working condition for retired couple to transport the elderly to appointments and errands: 585-398-7626

TWIN SIZE BED in good condition. Needed for elderly couple. Call or text: 585-719-7866

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

9” or 10” straight edge, GLASS PIE DISH: salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com

Large MOVING BOXES. Deliver in ER: stellaswirlery@yahoo.com

BB RIFLE. Must work. Fairport: 585-354-8339

BOX TRAILER: 585-323-1762 (leave message)

DIRECT VENT NATURAL GAS HEATER for a basement: 585-208-9784

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DID YOU KNOW?

The terms “hospice” and “palliative” are not interchangeable. Hospice care is a form of palliative care geared toward patients with terminal illnesses facing their ﬁnal months or weeks of life. Palliative care, according to WebMD, aims to ease pain and provide help to people confronting a serious illness, even if it’s not necessarily life-threatening. Palliative care may include assistance for those with cancer, kidney disease, multiple sclerosis, or any number of conditions. Illnesses can make it difﬁcult to live life fully, and palliative care is used in conjunction with other treatments to improve quality of life.

PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

Readers Sound O on Dogs’ Front Yard “Gi s”

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have so many thoughts a er reading the letter from the woman with the shared driveway whose neighbor leaves her dog’s poop on her side.

I’m of the opinion that life would be more enjoyable if people learned to meet others where they are. e dog owner clearly doesn’t want to pick up her dog’s poop, and I don’t think checking with an HOA or municipal ordinance will change that. Maybe she has mobility issues. e writer says she and her neighbor “get along ne,” and there’s a LOT to be said for that. If I were her, I would simply buy poop bags and clean up a er the dog. If the neighbor sees her and says something, I would say: “I’ve asked that you pick up a er your dog, but I don’t want that to become a big issue between us because we get along so well. Your friendship means more to me than my taking a few minutes to clean up the driveway.” -- Susan W., via email another reader shares their advice:

I have had this issue several times in the past. I have successfully resolved this issue every time it has come up.

I used a new tool to solve it -- the power of social media. My solution was simple: When I observed an individual allowing their canine to defecate on my property, I announced loudly from my front door that if they did not clean it up, I would locate their property and defecate on theirs as well. I made the same announcement on the neighborhood’s Facebook page.

Aside from the occasional beer can thrown out of a vehicle full of teenagers, we have been at peace. -- Zack in Murieta North

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