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By Keith Roach, M.D.
MRI Reveals A Disease Of The Blood Vessels In The Brain
DEAR DR. ROACH: A recent fall split the skin below my left eye. I went to the emergency room to see if it required stitches. Since I complained of a headache in the back of my head on the left side, they ordered an MRI, which showed “atherosclerotic vascular disease with mild small vessel ischemic disease.” They also saw plaque within my internal carotid arteries. The ER doctors said I should see a vascular specialist soon. Of course, I am scared. I am a 76-year-old woman on Bystolic, rosuvastatin, benazepril and thyroid replacement. I also take sulfasalazine for my inflammatory arthritis. I am thin, take many vitamins and supplements, and exercise four times a week. Does the MRI mean I have dementia or Alzheimer’s? What does it mean? -- R.M.
ANSWER: No, the MRI cannot make a diagnosis of dementia. Dementia is diagnosed presumptively by a clinical exam that notes impairments in cognitive functioning such as memory, language and attention. (A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is made by a pathological evaluation of brain tissue, which is almost never obtained while a person is alive.)
What the MRI shows is a disease of the blood vessels of the brain caused by cholesterol plaque. High blood pressure, smoking, high blood cholesterol, a previous family history, and other factors put people at risk for this condition. Some, but not all, people with the kinds of blood vessel disease you have will develop dementia, which is caused by cumulative damage to the brain tissue from multiple small strokes. In your case, both the large vessels (carotids) and small vessels are affected, suggesting that your cholesterol and blood pressure haven’t been ideal.
Your doctor has already taken some steps to slow or prevent the worsening of this condition. Careful control of your blood pressure (with Bystolic and benazepril) is essential. A statin drug (rosuvastatin) has been shown to reduce stroke risk and your overall dementia risk. I don’t know whether these are the best medicines for you or whether they are at the right doses, since only your doctor knows you well enough, but it is clear that your doctor is taking steps to protect your heart and brain.
Inflammatory arthritis (especially rheumatoid arthritis and lupus) increases the risk of blood vessel damage in the brain and heart, so early treatment is more important with people who have these conditions. Unfortunately, not all primary care doctors know how important inflammatory arthritis is when it comes to heart attack and stroke risk.
I do not believe there are any supplements or vitamins that are both safe and effective at preventing stroke, but there are a handful of people who may benefit from them. For example, people with high homocysteine in their blood may benefit from vitamin B12, folic acid, or their methylated counterparts.
A careful review of your overall health condition and diet is critical. You may be referred to a specialist for cognitive testing if there is any evidence of change in your thinking ability. A few blood tests will help further stratify your risk and may show a need for additional treatment.
Cost: Perhaps no variable affects senior homeowners’ decisions to downsize their homes as much as cost. No one wants to outlive their money, and downsizing to a smaller home can help seniors reduce their monthly expenses by a significant margin. Even homeowners who have long since paid off their mortgages can save substantial amounts of money by downsizing to a smaller home or even an apartment or condominium. Lower property taxes, reduced insurance premiums and the need to pay for fewer repairs are just some of the ways downsizing can save seniors money.
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• Salads Accents. Fresh blueberries add instant appeal to green salads and heartier grain salads.
By Fifi Rodriguez
• Blueberry French Toast Sandwich. A satisfying favorite on winter weekends.
1. TELEVISION: Which popular spinoff series originated with the drama “Breaking Bad”?
• Peanut Butter & Blueberry. Add fresh blueberries to this classic sandwich. Almond and cashew butter also taste great with blueberries.
• Blueberry Salsa. Swap the traditional tomato for fresh blueberries, a surprisingly cool complement to hot peppers.
• Blueberry Coleslaw. Cabbage and blueberry combine two nutritional powerhouses into a savory side.
• Chocolate-Dipped Blueberries. Need we say more? Present them in a heart-shaped dish or shape for that someone special.
JanuaryReminders
2. HOLIDAYS: What is another name for Three Kings Day, celebrated on Jan. 6?
3. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “bona fide” mean?
4. MOVIES: In the movie “Babe,” what kind of animal is the title character?
5. MEASUREMENTS: How many grams are in a kilogram?
6. GEOGRAPHY: Which strait separates Saudi Arabia from Africa?
7. SCIENCE: What are the three layers that make up the Earth?
8. FOOD & DRINK: Which breakfast food is associated with the retro series “Stranger Things”?
9. MEDICAL: What is the common name for muscae volitantes?
10. LITERATURE: Which poet wrote a six-volume biography of President Abraham Lincoln?
1. “Better Call Saul.”
2. Epiphany.
3. “Good faith.”
4. Pig.
5. 1,000.
6. Bab-el-Mandeb.
7. Crust, mantle and core.
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10. Carl Sandburg.
Winter Emergency Kit: In case of emergencies, you may get stuck or need to spend time in your car waiting for help. Make sure that your vehicle is equipped to handle a wide range of scenarios. Always be sure to carry a tire gauge, jack and fully inflated spare. If you get stuck, you’ll be glad to have a shovel and gravel, salt or a small piece of carpet for traction. Jumper cables or even a portable charger can help address battery related problems. Maximize your safety with emergency flares and a firstaid kit. In addition, stash a small supply of non-perishable food and water, as well as warm clothes or a blanket, especially if you’ll be driving lesser-traveled roads.
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e largest geographic Arc in the state, covering 2,400 square miles. 18 Main Street, Mt. Morris, NY 14510 (585) 658-2828 • www.lwarc.org facebook.com/ArcGLOWny (Arc GLOW)
Inter Faith Center 11 Franklin Street, Geneseo • 243-1460 ifc@geneseo.edu
Livingston County Historical Society and Museum 30 Center Street • Geneseo, NY 14454 • 585-243-9147
Livingston County Habitat for Humanity (585) 335-5634 • livingstonh @gmail.com http://www.livingstoncountyhabitat.org
Little Lakes Community Center 4705 S. Main St., Hemlock, NY 14466 • 585-367-1046 contact@littlelakesny.org
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Make a large list. Some couples are hesitant to make large wedding registries, feeling that doing so gives the impression that they’re asking for too much. But large registries simply give guests more options to choose from. Many industry insiders advise registering for two to three gifts per guest. That might seem like a lot, but guests will appreciate having all of those options.
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e basic course focuses on the fundaments of oxyacetylene and arc welding theory, practice, nomenclature, set-up, and safety procedures. Welding, cutting, brazing operations and procedures on a variety of welding joints. is class will touch on many welding operations, welding symbol identifications and the characteristics of various welding machines. Mig and Tig will be included. You will need to bring with you a welding helmet, welding jacket, safety glasses, and welding gloves. Price will include the Hobart Pocket Welding Guide.
With the end of 2024, many research institutions across the US and the world have made predictions about the state of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in the new year. Whether or not it happens this year, as some predict, overall, do you think AI will become smarter than humans?
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According to the Siena College Research Institute in 2024, 49% of New Yorkers will make a resolution for the New Year, with 83% of those believing they will keep that resolution. Where do you stand – Do you plan to make (or have you made) a New Year’s resolution this year?
30.8% Yes and I believe I’ll keep it/them
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Family Fun Night: 1st Friday every month, 6:30pm Handicap accessible, Sunday School K-8, Mother’s Room available for small kids. Find us on Facebook at New Life Baptist Church!
CATHOLIC
Sts. Mary & Matthew Faith Community
St. Mary’s, Honeoye • St. Matthew, Livonia www.stsmaryandmatthew.com - Rev. William Laird
9am Daily Masses: Mon. & Wed. at St. Matthew • Tues. & urs. at St. Mary’s Weekend Schedule: Sat. - 3:30pm Reconciliation, 4:30pm Mass at St. Matthew • Sun. - 8:30am Mass at St. Mary’s, 10:30am Mass at St. Matthew
St. Luke the Evangelist Parish
Sat. 4:00 pm at St. Lucy, Retsof • Sun. 8:00 am at St. Mary, Geneseo Sun. 8:15 am at Holy Angels, Nunda • Sun. 10 am at St. Patrick, Mt. Morris • Sun. 10:15 am at St. Mary, Geneseo
Daily Masses: Mon. 8:00 am at St. Mary, Tues. at St. Patrick, Wed. & Fri. at St. omas Aquinas
Holy Family Catholic Community
Office: 206 Fremont St., Wayland, NY 14572 • 728-2228
Mass Schedule: Sat. 4pm @ St. Mary’s, 40 Elizabeth St., Dansville Sun. 7:30am @ St. Joseph’s, 206 Fremont St., Wayland Sun. 9:15am @ Sacred Heart, 11119 Chapel St., Perkinsville Sun. 11am @ St. Pius, 35 Maple Ave., Cohocton
St. Agnes, St. Rose, St. Paul of the Cross saintagnespaulrose.org • 226-2100
Saturday: 4pm at St. Agnes in Avon
Sunday: 8am at St. Rose in Lima
Sunday: 9:45am at St. Paul of the Cross in Honeoye Falls
Sunday: 11:30am at St. Agnes in Avon
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
By reading the scriptures I am so renewed that all nature seems renewed around me and with me. The sky seems to be a pure, a cooler blue, the trees a deeper green. The whole world is charged with the glory of God and I feel fire and music under my feet. ~Thomas Merton
CHURCH OF NAZARENE
Service: Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Bible Study: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Phone: 585-376-0749
COMMUNITY CHURCH
41 Spring St., 346-5290; Pastor Benjamin Nickels Bible Study – all ages 9:45am; Worship Service 10:30am Livoniacommunitychurch.org
EPISCOPAL
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church 23 Main Street, Geneseo 243-1220 • www.stmikesgeneseo.org Summer Services: Sunday 8:00 AM in chapel & 10:00 AM in church; Wednesday 12 Noon Livestream from www.stmikesgeneseo.org at 10:00 AM, Sundays.
Zion Episcopal Church
10 Park Place (on the Circle), Avon • (585) 226-3722 zionepiscopalchurchavon.org
Sunday Worship and Holy Communion 10:00am Online Facebook: facebook.com/Zionchurchavon Sunday School (Pre-K-12) 9:00am
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
25 Clara Barton Street • Box 127 Dansville, NY 14437 • 585-335-5434 stpetesdansville.org • Handicap accessible Sunday Service @ 10:30am
“Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.” —Albert Einstein, The World as I See It
FAITH and WORSHIP
But I always think that the best way to know God is to love many things. ~Vincent van Gogh, Dear Theo: An Autobiography of Vincent van Gogh, 1937
LUTHERAN
Pastor Lisa Frauens • pastorlisaf@gmail.com • sttimothylutherangeneseo.org Sunday worship 9:30AM, & Live Streamed: www.facebook.com/sttimothygeneseo Intergenerational Sunday School, 10:30am 1st Sunday of the month Oct-May. Accessible building with hearing loop available.
Lutheran Church of the Epiphany LCMS
6050 East Avon-Lima Rd. (Rt. 5 & 20), E. Avon • 226-2200
Pastor Clayton Zuber Facebook: epiphanyavon • Handicap Accessible Sunday Worship and Sunday School 10:30am
METHODIST
Pastor: Sung Ho Lee • 21 Summers St., Livonia • (585) 346-3511
E-mail: UMCLivonia@gmail.com • Website: UMCL.us Sunday Worship and Sunday School (Pre-K-5th grade): 9AM. Nursery care available. e service is live-streamed at the website www.umcl.us or on Facebook www.facebook.com/UMCLivonia Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Sundays 6:00-7:30PM.
8:30am Non-Traditional, 10:30am Traditional, 9:30am coffee hour Sunday School classes for all ages • Nursery care provided Now “Looped” for the Hearing Impaired Worship services available via Zoom - more info at www.geneseomethodist.com “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” • Handicapped accessible
Dansville United Methodist Church
5 Chestnut Ave., Dansville Church phone: 585-335-5354
Worship: Sundays in church at 10am, Facebook Live 10:10am Radio Ministry: 7:30am Sundays on 1040AM or 92.1FM To join us for worship or anytime on our website.
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
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Pastor Stephen Sweeting • Pastor Steven LaMar, Discipleship Pastor Cliff Baker, Youth Sunday Worship Prayer 10am
Holy Ground Ministries Church
2637 Genesee St. (Rte. 63), Retsof, Across from York School bus garage. 585-245-3334 • Sunday at 10am. All are welcome. Bible Study - Every Saturday at 9:30am See what the Lord can do in your life. www.holygroundministries.org
New Horizon Church
2219 Bronson Hill Rd, Avon Sunday Service 10:30AM Pastors Mike and Genevieve Pedaci www.newhorizonny.org • communications@newhorizonny.org
Sparta Center Church
Pastor David Zastrow • 585-236-0887
8455 Sparta Center Rd., Dansville, NY 14437 Service at 9:00am. Find us on Facebook and YouTube at Sparta Center Church.
Genesee Valley Church Of Christ
7351 Rt. 256, Scottsburg • (Sparta Community Center) Leslie Farrow, contact person • 585-721-9669 Sunday Bible Study 9-9:45am • Sunday Worship 10:00-11:00am Non-denominational New Testament Teachings.
FAITH and WORSHIP
I didn’t know I had a quarrel with him. ~Henry Thoreau in answer to the question, “Have you made your peace with God?”
ORTHODOX
Archpriest Gregory Naumenko, Rector • A ROCOR Parish
Serving all English and Russian Speaking Orthodox Christians
Full schedule of services and live service streaming at www.pomog.org
OTHER DENOMINATION
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Sunday Worship: In person at 10:00 AM; Via Zoom at 10:00 AM (www.eastavonchurch.com) Everyone is always welcome!!
Avon Central Presbyterian Church
Pastor Carin Farmer • 133 Genesee St., Avon • 226-2626
Sunday Worship 10:00am (July & August - 9:00am)
Children’s Sunday School during Worship (Sept.-May). Nursery provided • All are welcome! • cpcavon@frontier.com
Sunday Radio Ministry: 8:30 am at 1040 AM or 92.1 FM and 95.5 FM
UNITED CHURCH
Worship 10:00am
Children Sunday School 10:20am FB - South Livonia UCC
Lakeville United Church of Christ 5687 Big Tree Rd., Lakeville • 346-5235 www.facebook.com/Lakevilleucc
Sunday Worship at 10:30am All are welcome/Open and Affirming Church.
Find your worship times here on the Worship Page.
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BRIGHTER
Santa almost got away
Express means fast
A huge thank you to the fella that stopped on Five Mile Line Rd. by Klem to pick up our Santa blowup the morning of 12/30. It drifted to the middle of the road from the wind and he brought it right up to our door. Hope you have an awesome 2025!
West Wayne Florist Thank You
Thank you to the florist at the West Wayne Plaza (Macedon) shop ... You sent a beautiful rose in a beautiful vase directly to our door to celebrate our 71st anniversary. What a totally unexpected, fine gesture. The florist is a small businesswoman and she didn’t have to do that, but it was such a fine gesture, we want to thank you!
I needed one more thing from the grocery store on Christmas Eve so off to [local store] I went. I ran in and grabbed the one thing I needed and headed to the checkout. Glancing over the express lines I got in the one where the people ahead of me only had a few items. It was a seven items or less line. The woman in front of me had seven items. Just as the man in front of her was finishing up, the woman's husband came over and handed her seven gift cards to buy. I pointed out that the line was for seven items or less and got "thank you for telling me" and then she started to get rung up. After a few cards were put through she hit some sort of limit and a manager had to come over to override the rest of the gift cards. This was taking quite a long time. All the while the line was getting longer and longer. Activating seven gift cards is NOT an express lane transaction! Please be respectful of other people.
Integrity is lacking in so many TV commercials!
It is impossible to read the small print on so many TV commercials. The print is too small or similar color to the background or way too long to read in the time flashed OR all of the above. If this information is required or necessary, then it should be readable so it could be understood. And as another note, products advertised on TV should require the country of origin to help consumers make their decisions.
Layla is one of the sweetest cats I’ve ever had the pleasure of sharing life with. Whenever I’m feeling down or think I’ve had enough, I hear her squeaker meow. I reach down with a smile on my face as I pet her, and all is well. But don’t let that fool you. 24/7 she asks for treats with all kinds of antics!!!
loves being loved on. He would love to
Dogs mature at faster rates than human beings. While many have heard the rule that every human year equals seven dog years, the reality isn’t so cut and dry. Size and breed play roles in determining a dog’s age equivalent. According to the pets division of WebMD, the first year of life for a dog may be roughly equivalent to 15 years for a human. Dog food manufacturer Purina says that by its tenth year alive, a small, medium and large dog is 56, 60 and 66 in human years, respectively.
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PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Marzotta
THE DOG SITTER’S FLEA DILEMMA
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I am a brand-new pet sitter with four clients. I’m able to take one pet at a time into my home to care for them when their owners are traveling for long stretches, and I do home visits for the others. Well, the toy poodle I have in my care for the next three weeks brought an unpleasant surprise: fleas! Normally I would ask the client to clear up the flea problem before pet-sitting services can continue, but I’m already caring for the dog, so I’m stuck. What should I do? -- Jane H. in Wellesley, Massachusetts
DEAR JANE: Immediately contact the client to inform them. en ask for their permission to treat the dog. If they only want you to use a specific treatment, follow their instructions. Save your receipts for any flea treatments purchased.
A flea infestation can spread to the other pets you care for, so follow these steps to reduce infestation:
• Isolate the dog from most areas of your home until he has completed treatment and you are brushing away only dead fleas.
• Mop and vacuum your entire home daily, especially the corners. (Hint: Put a brand-new flea collar inside the vacuum cleaner bag to kill the fleas that are sucked in.)
• Wash or steam clean area rugs and drapes, and the dog’s bedding.
• Wash clothes that you have worn around the dog. (Hint: Set the clothes dryer to a medium or high heat setting, which will kill most eggs and fleas.)
is is a good time to review and update your pet-sitting contract. Add a clause requiring pets to be free of fleas, ticks and communicable diseases, as well as a clause that says owners must reimburse you for expenses incurred if their pet causes an infestation.
Avon Residents
Are you concerned with the direction of the Avon school district?
Come to the Public Forum hosted by e Avon Teachers Association Thursday, January 23rd 6:30pm at the Avon Town Hall to share your questions and concerns.
A big ank You for all the donations received throughout 2024. Your generosity is a blessing to the community and much appreciated. ank you to the Food Pantry’s amazing Volunteers!
Best Wishes to All!
Our School Needs You RESIDENTS OF AVON
My wife and I moved to Avon from Geneseo in 2006. I was a Civil Engineer for fi y years and in 2019 I retired to pursue a long-held dream of becoming a teacher. I joinedthestaffoftheAvonElementarySchoolinMarch of 2021 as a Teacher Aide and filled that role until June of 2024. Truthfully, those were three of the most fulfilling years in my working life. I loved working with the children and every teacher in the building was a patient and caring mentor for me. I also received the gi s of getting to know many of the parents who had children in school and growing in my knowledge of and appreciation for the Avon community. Avon is a special place filled with good people and the foundation of its future is built every day in the classrooms of its school.
During my time in the Avon Elementary School, I experienced not only the joy of working with the children, but the pleasure of working with teachers who worked collaboratively as a team every day to provide for the educational and life needs of each of their students. I was blessed with the opportunity to engage, every day, with a group of leaders (classroom teachers) who genuinely loved each of their followers (their students). I also found that when it came to valuing the wisdom of the teaching staff or working to support the needs of the classroom teacher, the administration was o en arrogant, disinterested and undependable. I found that the school produces the excellence it does because of the daily work of the teachers, o en despite the Board and Superintendent.
Many of you reading this are aware of the recent discontent with the Avon School Board’s apparent lack of transparency with its financial affairs. For those who are unfamiliar, in October it came to light that the New York State Comptroller had recently released an audit report that was critical of the Board’s accumulation of $13,500,000inreservefunds(cashinthebank). According to the Comptroller “ e Board and District officials did not effectively manage fund balance and reserves.” It should be noted that this reserve is more than half of the school’s annual $25,000,000 operating expenses.
On November 18th, the Board and Superintendent, at the regularly scheduled meeting, presented information attempting to justify accumulating and holding such a large “rainy day” fund. e meeting room was filled and there were many questions raised with very few answers given. Much of the presentation was geared toward discrediting the Comptroller’s findings
but when asked “Are there any facts in the report that are inaccurate?” the answer given was “No.” One regularly scheduled meeting and several additional “forums” have been held by the Board since then, all seemingly with the same purpose; all echoing the same “company line.”
I do not believe the Board or Superintendent have acted illegally. I believe they have conducted business in a way that reflects their personal values and autocratic management style. eir management style is one of telling the community and the staff what they are going to do, sharing limited information they believe is necessary to justify their actions, and then demanding conformance. ey make decisions and behave in ways that serve their needs (power, personal recognition, economic gain …). ey fail to understand that parsing information and making demands may achieve their objectives, but they will never create trust, build a team or a community. Leaders share a worthwhile vision and provide an environment that supports those following, enabling them to work to create that vision. Our school needs leadership that has a clear, worthwhile vision that reflects our community’s values: a leadership that openly seeks and values the wisdom and guidance of the Avon community and the school’s teaching staff.
While the Comptroller’s report brings to light the Board’s ineffective management of our school’s finances, I do not believe that the root problem is an economic issue. I believe everything rises and falls on leadership and our school currently has a leadership problem. e next meeting of the Avon School Board is at 5:40pm on Monday, January 13th, in the Middle School library. My hope is that you will join me there so that we might continue to learn from the past and begin the process of transforming our school’s leadership and its operational environment. Avon’s future is being built every day in the community’s school, and it is up to the community to ensure that its wisdom is included, and its values supported in the education of its children.
Democracy is, by definition, a government of the people by the people. It is neither easy nor free. It cannot be purchased but must be earned every day. And, when we become too busy or too comfortable to purposefully participate, tyranny will surely be the result for those who are coming a er us.
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Kitty Bressington for Avon Village Trustee
Who am I and why should you vote for me? Fair question.
As a 25+ year Avon resident, my husband and I chose Avon because of the very features that resonate with all of us – a lovely small town with great amenities, and close to Rochester (but not too close…). I want to be your Trustee to help ensure that we maintain those features while facing the challenges of being financially responsible as a small town.
A er my decade of time with the Friends of the Avon Free Library came to an end (re-establishing the Friends group, getting them incorporated and gaining their non-profit status, President, Treasurer, and Book Sale chair), I spent 18 months attending local government meetings (Village, Town, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and now School Board) to better understand how our community works and interacts and to see where our strengths and weaknesses are.
Having been in the financial services for nearly 30 years, running my own financial services firm (Linden Financial Consultants, LLC) as well as establishing a not-for-profit focusing on teaching financial literacy to women in the Greater Rochester area (Foundation for Women’s Financial Education), I have experience reading financials for what they are, and aren’t saying. I’ve worked with clients and small businesses to help them evaluate their budgets and make tough choices, whether it’s facing a change to their cash flow, difficult divorce negotiations, or upcoming college or retirement costs.
I want to bring this experience to our current Village Board to help steer our village towards a sound financial future that will protect the village for the next generation (and the generation a er that). is isn’t about aspirational goals for a decade or two from now – this is about right now: the tax bills we have to pay right now, the water and sewer bills that will hit our mailboxes in the very near future.
I hope that you’ll take time out of your schedule to come to the Republican Caucus on Monday, January 27th at 6 pm in the Village Hall to vote for me as your next Village Trustee.
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TYPES OF FIREPITS FOR YOUR BACKYARD OASIS
Wood firepit: As their name suggests, wood firepits burn wood, which may appeal to homeowners who already have wood-burning fireplaces inside their homes. Because they don’t require homeowners to tap into gas lines, wood firepits are generally easy to set up and install, and many homeowners prefer the aesthetic appeal of crackling wood and flames that’s synonymous with wood firepits.
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HOW TO CONSERVE WATER AT HOME
Conservation is an essential component of an eco-friendly lifestyle. Conserving the planet’s natural resources can have a profound impact on the planet, and conserving at home is a great way for men and women to get the ball rolling on their conservation efforts. One of the most effective ways to conserve at home is to reduce water consumption. Few people give much thought to how much water they consume at home, as water bills tend to be considerably lower than other utilities like energy and phone. But even if efforts to conserve water at home may not make a dramatic impact on monthly utility bills, many measures can go a long way toward preserving one of the planet’s most precious resources.
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.
~ Montenegrin Proverb
THE SECRETS TO COLD WEATHER ENTERTAINING
Outdoor entertaining in winter may be challenging, especially in regard to keeping everyone warm. The following are some solutions that can help people stay warm and have fun outside.
• Fire pits can be great places for friends and family to gather around and enjoy special occasions. They’re readily available from garden centers and home improvement retailers at a variety of price points. Permanent fire pits can be built by a homeowner or professionally built by masonry experts.
• Outdoor fireplaces add warmth, and improve the ambiance and value of an outdoor entertaining area. Set up outdoor furniture right next to an outdoor fireplace and you have a cozy alternative living room.
• Outdoor heating devices are far more effective than average fire pits or fireplaces. One or two heaters will be enough to keep a large entertaining area warm.
• Guests should dress warmly, but having a basket of throw blankets, scarves and parkas available for extra warmth while mingling is helpful. Use outdoor rugs to insulate from the cold from the ground up.
• Stews, chilis, soups, and other hot foods can help guests warm themselves up from the inside out. Warmed cider, hot chocolate and mulled wines also can be served to help people stay warm.
• Incorporate activities that encourage guests to move around and stay warm. Winter bites with its teeth or lasheswithitstail.
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NAZARETH ACADEMY YEARBOOKS 1963 & 1964. Webster. 585-671-2118
Many TASTE OF HOME MAGAZINES and annual hardcover editions from 2000-2010. Geneseo. sylvavalentino@yahoo.com
ADULT DIAPERS: pull-up or tabbed, various sizes. BED PADS and PAD INSERTS. LIQUID THICKENER, several packages. Canandaigua. 585-393-1311
Assorted BOARD GAMES. All in excellent condition: Checkers, Parcheesi, etc. Two LAWNMOWER LIFTS. Excellent condition. Phelps. dianejoset@aol.com
HEARING AID BATTERIES #312 brand new. 585-315-6916
STEREO SYSTEM with cabinet. Tuner, turntable, tape deck, etc. Canandaigua. 585-396-7265
WOOD KITCHEN TABLE, 36” diameter. Very heavy. Legs detach for transport. Palmyra. Salubrious48@yahoo.com
All kinds of COLORING BOOKS. Pick up, Henrietta. 585-236-0426
CANDLE MAKING SUPPLIES. Top notch. Molds, wax, dyes, etc. Will meet in Avon. laurmec9@aol.com
GAMING CHAIR. Has some wear but still works. Large DOG CRATE. Geneseo. Text 585-752-9544
ELASTICATED TUBULAR BANDAGE. New in box, size F (4” W x app. 10 yd). Pick up, Henrietta. 585-435-3594
Queen size Jamestown BOX SPRING. Almost new. In two sections for easy handling. Henrietta. 585-334-3267
Three 2-drawer STEEL FILE CABINETS. Pick up, Penfield. 585-264-1068
LITTLE TYKES SCHOOL DESK. Pick up, Bergen. 716-474-2884
Two complete TWIN BEDS with frames, mattresses, box springs, mattress pads, blankets. Hemlock. elsiecostanzo@gmail.com
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MODELS - Built/Unbuilt Aviation, Autos & Trucks, Military, Ships, Etc. Plastic, Wood, Metal. Parts and Pieces are okay. 585-314-6989
WEBER GRILLS - Propane or Charcoal. Call or Text Matt 315-576-1278
HOME CB Radio or HANDHELD that will work inside the home. rainbowroseroom@gmaiL.com
Cooperstown Dreams Field TRADING PINS. salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com
OLD COMPUTER, STEREO EQUIPMENT and CAMERAS. ‘80s and ‘90s Apple and other brands amp speakers. 585-883-5334
SHED in good condition. Will pick up! 585-301-1247
METAL OFFICE CHAIR, TWIN SHEET SETS and a pair of MEN’S WINTER BOOTS, size 8/9. 585-415-8513
SMALL HARD-SHELL CAMPER needed by local Boy Scout Troop. Text/Call 585-455-4363
MOVIE FILM or VIDEO of 2 local rock bands from 1966-1972 named Us & Company and Redhorse. 2musicbands@gmail.com
A COMPUTER CHAIR in Batavia. 585-536-6269
7’ MEDIUM/HEAVY FISHING ROD with 30# fishing line and any extra fishing tackle. 585-645-2618 (no texting)
WOOL BLANKETS for insulation from the ground. 585-500-8839
COMIC BOOKS, any & all, any condition. Will pick up.
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* On Jan. 12, 1838, after his Mormon bank fails in the Panic of 1837, Joseph Smith flees Kirtland, Ohio, to avoid potential criminal prosecution by angry and disillusioned former believers. Smith claimed the angel Moroni had visited him in 1823 and told him he was destined to become a modern prophet of God.
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* Pine cones have genders. Male pine cones shed pollen and female pine cones make seeds. When the wind blows pollen into the female cones, the seeds become pollinated.
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* Many people have written in the tip to use two similarly sized bowls, one larger than the other, to serve cold salads at picnics. You add a few cups of crushed ice to the larger bowl, then nestle the smaller bowl into it, making it “chilled.” In any case, remember: Don’t leave food out longer than two hours.
* If you are doing food platters for your barbecue, consider making several smaller platters instead of one large dish. e large ones are harder to store when you prep beforehand, but a better reason is that the items will not go stale/too warm/too cold quite as fast, and it’s easy to switch out plates throughout the party.
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It’s perhaps no surprise that le er writing and handwriting are soon becoming lost talents in our increasingly high-tech society. Text, instant messages, and email are fantastic for their ease, convenience, and speed. But nothing beats the thrill of receiving a le er or a handwri en greeting card in the mail.
Letters have existed throughout history, from ancient India, Egypt, and Sumer, to Rome, China, and Greece up till today. Letters were utilized to self-educate in the 1600s and 1700s. Letters were primarily used to provide information, news, and pleasantries.
In 1840, the first le er to be mailed with a stamp was wri en in the United Kingdom. e first postage stamp was released in the United States in 1847. Before the advent of the stamp, a person had to rely on his or her memory.
Title | e dot placed above the le er “i” is known as a title. e M.V.P. | e most used word in the English language is “the.”
Simply consider who you want to write to. It may be an old friend with whom you have lost touch. It could also be a long-distance le er to a grandparent or family member.
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* J.R.R. Tolkien was nominated by fellow author C.S. Lewis for the 1961 Nobel Prize in Literature, but was overlooked because the jury said the quality of his storytelling wasn’t good.
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Vietnam Soldiers Reunite After 54 years
BY JOHN R. SCURA
Since arriving home from Vietnam in December 1970, John R Scura has practiced law in Dansville. In the 1970s, he was a captain in the Army’s 23rd Adjutant General’s Corps, America Division at General Westmoreland’s headquarters at Chuhai, Vietnam. Whenever a man in his unit le to go home, a replacement would be needed, and Captain Scura and Sergeant Fish would go to the incoming personnel processing center where newly arrived young men, aged 18-21, would be processed to be assigned as grunts in the field to fight the Viet Cong.
Captain Scura and Sgt Fish would pore over hundreds of files to find the right men for the unit. On May 10, 1970, a er an exhaustive search, they selected the files of Pvt Murray Kast and Pvt Orin Bagley. Pvt Kast was from Kansas City, Kansas, married, and with a psychology degree. Pvt Bagley was married with a newborn baby. Both men could type. In those days, there were just typewriters, no computers.
Kast and Bagley became outstanding members of Scura’s staff. Both Kast and Bagley credit Scura for saving their lives, because otherwise, they would likely have been grunts and may have been injured or killed in the war.
A er Scura returned home, the men exchanged letters only once in 1971. In the spring of 2024, Scura found the letters from Kast and Bagley from 1971 and he searched for them online. He found that Kast lives in Texas and Bagley lives in Utah. Scura wrote to both men. Kast immediately responded and the two videocalled each other three times, but Bagley didn’t reply.
During late October 2024, Scura and his wife, Donna, flew to Austin, Texas to visit their son, Mark, and John met Kast for lunch, meeting face to face a er 54 years. It was a wonderful experience when the men first saw each other, with a hug and moist eyes. A er lunch, they went to Mark’s home to look at Scura’s Vietnam scrapbook.
Come to find out, Bagley works from home and his secretary had set aside Scura’s letter until shortly a er anksgiving 2024. Upon receiving Scura’s letter, Bagley immediately called Scura, and Bagley and his wife, Cathy, videocalled Scura and his wife, Donna. About half a box of tissues were used by both men as they reminisced about their service days in Vietnam.
Halfway through the conversation, Bagley recounted that at anksgiving dinner with his family, when asked what he was thankful for, he told his family he was thankful for Captain Scura for saving his life. Scura and Bagley started to cry.
Scura remembers calling home three times while in Vietnam. ere were no cell phones, just four or five telephone lines for the men to use to call home. e other lines in the division were used for operational purposes and to connect to the Pentagon. Many men would wait for hours to use the phone. Everyone took their turn and there was no difference if a man was an officer or an enlisted man.
When you finally reached the front of the line and made your call, you had to be brief and lucky if the other party was available. ere was a 12-hour time difference, and you were lucky if you had a good connection, because there was so much static, sometimes, there was too much and you just had to hang up.
Just hearing the voice of your parents or loved one was enough. Some guys cried when they finished their short calls. For some, it was an emotional time and the soldier’s voice reassured their parents they were alright.
Scura appreciates internet and video calling for enabling him to reconnect with Kast and Bagley a er 54 years.
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John R Scura 1970; Chu Hai, Vietnam
Murray Kast 1970; Chu Hai, Vietnam
Orin Bagley 1970; Chu Hai, Vietnam
Jean Benson
December 22, 2024
Livonia: At age 97, Jean passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was born on May 14, 1927, to the late Vivian Brown and Mable (Robert Waide Sr.) Waide. She was predeceased by her husband, William J. Benson Sr., and son, Brian E. Benson. Jean is survived by her children, Gloria M. (Steve) Struble, Kathleen A. (Chris) Cook, and William J. Jr. (Brenda) Benson; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Jean was a telephone operator for 42 years with the Rochester Telephone Company.
Per Jean’s wishes, there will be no formal calling or service. Memorial Contributions may be made to: e Teresa House, 21 Highland Road, Geneseo, NY 14454.
To share a memory or condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
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Dean E. Shaffer
December 29, 2024
Geneseo: Dean passed away at home on Sunday, December 29, 2024. He was born on June 5, 1934, in Towanda, PA, to the late omas and Irene Shaffer. Dean is predeceased by his son, Gregory Shaffer; daughter-in-law, Terri Shaffer; brothers, Robert “Rod” Shaffer, Donald Dunham, and omas Shaffer Jr. Survived by his wife, Emily (Roberts) Shaffer; son, Ralph “Mick” Shaffer; daughter, Deana Shaffer; sisters, Doris Lane, Marion Manahan, Bette LeStrange, Jackie Chilbert; grandchildren, Alex and Andrew Shaffer; close friend, Patrick Welch and beloved beagle, Charlie.
Dean retired a er 32 years working as a foreman with Gleason Works, in Rochester, NY. He enjoyed gardening and hunting rabbits with his many beagles over the years. Dean was also an avid Wheel Horse garden tractor collector and was known for his ability to repair and restore them.
Per Dean’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Tuesday, January 14th at 10:00 AM at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Rt. 20A, Geneseo, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris, NY 14540 or the Wilmont Cancer Center, 90 Crittenden Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14642.
To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Mary M. Liccini (McFarland)
January 3, 2025
Avon: January 3, 2025 at age 74. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, John L. Liccini, Jr.; children, Joseph (Hilory) Liccini, Sarah Liccini; sisters, Ann (Edward) Renica, Catherine (Jack) ielmann, Jeanne (Michael) O’Donnell; brothers, Joseph (Linda), Robert, Christopher (Carol), Daniel (Margaret) McFarland; grandchildren, Stella and Julian Liccini; sister-in-law, Loretta (Richard) Duff; brother-in-law, Stephen (Lonna) Liccini; several nieces and nephews; many friends. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Anne Mancuso; sister-inlaw, Karen McFarland.
Mary was a member of the St. Agnes Church. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and reading in her spare time. She worked for several years at the Genesee Country Village & Museum. She was an Air Force Veteran and served during the Vietnam War.
Calling hours were held ursday,January 9,2025 from 4 - 7 pm at the Stephenson - Dougherty Funeral Home, 350 Genesee Street, Avon. Friday, January 10, 2025 her Funeral Mass was held at 10:30am at St. Agnes Church, Avon. Private interment St. Agnes Cemetery, Avon. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital for Children,501 St.Jude Place,Memphis,TN 38105-9959 or Covenant House, PO Box 758636,Topeka, KS 66675 in her memory.
To share a memory or send a condolence visit stephensondoughertyfuneralhome.com
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* Eulogies are for the living, and for everyone at a remembrance service.
* Be brief. People listen for three to five minutes. After five minutes, people stop listening.
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Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. - John F. Kennedy
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e Naples Central School District offers employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or handicap. Inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy may be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, c/o Naples Central School, 136 North Main Street, Naples, NY 14512.
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According to a 2018 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average person changes jobs between 10 and 15 times during his or her career. In addition, many workers spend five years or less in each job.
Notice of Vacancy
Literacy Instructors
Job Description:
• Instructors will work with both adults and possible incarcerated youth to achieve educational requirements for graduation or high school equivalency. Ideal for retired or current teachers.
Qualifications:
• Adult Education Certification or ability to obtain. Permanent NYS Teacher Certification preferred
• Understanding of Literacy Prep Education for GED exam leading to High School Equivalency
• Creative, Energetic, Team-Oriented, and Organizational Skills preferred
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• Various locations-Batavia and Mt. Morris Sites
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• Minimum 7-15 hours/week
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Reply by January 22, 2025 with a letter of interest referencing Vacancy 25-62, along with a resume and proof of certification to hr@gvboces.org or mail to: Human Resources, Genesee Valley BOCES 80 Munson Street, LeRoy, NY 14482
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Rent your first home. The Allied survey found that 31 percent of respondents indicated the most challenging part of relocating for a job was finding a home, while 29 percent felt acclimating to their new community was the most challenging aspect of their relocation. Adults who rent their first homes upon relocating can remove some of the pressure to find the perfect home, knowing full well their first home in their new community will be temporary. If possible, rent in a location that makes it easy to immerse yourself in your new community, which should maketheadjustmenteasier.Inaddition,placeitemsthatareunnecessary for day-to-day life in storage. Having some of your possessions already packed should make your next move less stressful.
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Are you ready to work for a company with a stellar reputation and a commitment to quality and innovation? Lapp, LLC, based in LeRoy, NY, is looking for a dedicated and skilled individual to join our team as a Production Worker.
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