Livingston - Genesee Valley Penny Saver 01-06-2023

Warning Signs A Tire Is About To Go Flat

Tires often produce warning signs that a flat or blowout is about to emerge, so drivers who want to avoid such unfortunate developments can inspect their tires for the following signs.

• Varying wear: Tires should exhibit the same type of wear. The wear on front tires and back tires may differ, but one front tire should have the same amount of wear as the other and the same goes for the back tires. Uneven tread on tires indicates that the tire with more wear could be about to go out.

• Worn tread: Employ the quarter test. Insert a quarter into the tread of the tire, with George Washington’s head upright. If you can see the hairline of the United States’ first president, then you need to replace the tire. Perform this test on each of your vehicle’s four tires.

• Low pressure: Make sure their tires are at the manufacturerrecommended pressure, which can be found in a vehicle owner’s manual or by calling the tire manufacturer or visiting their website. An under inflated tire is under stress that can cause the tire to blowout.

• Vibration: A car that vibrates excessively may do so because tires are damaged. Whatever is behind a car that is vibrating, drivers should immediately take the car to their mechanic for an inspection.

• Physical damage to the tire: Sometimes tires exhibit physical damage like bulges or cuts, and such signs could mean a flat tire or blowout is just around the corner.

GAME-CHANGING CONNECTIVITY

(NAPSI)—Technologyisessentialforany small business, whether a landscaper, retail establishment, consulting firm or just about anything else. Below are five technologies to strengthen and support your business.

Five Types of Tech to Try:

1. BUSINESS INTERNET: Internet services bring the power of ultrareliable, secure, gigabit-ready connectivity directly to your doorstep— or anywhere you do business. Great connections are an everyday thing.

2.BUSINESSVOICE: Stay connected with customers, employees, vendors, business partners—everyone. From single-line solutions to high-capacity trunks, you can connect with the right voice-and-messagingsolutionsnecessary to maintain and grow your business.

3. BUSINESS VIDEO: Captivate customers by providing on-screen entertainment wherever they want it: in hotel rooms, in customer waiting areas, in restaurants and bars, in bank lobbies, anywhere people gather.

4. BUSINESS NETWORK: Secure multi-location networks to dedicated fiber links, the spot-on solution for any size business or growing enterprises. Experience a private fast lane for secure connectivity, backed by expert support and guaranteed uptime. Delight your customers with WiFi that’s convenient, easy to identify and always easy to use.

5. LOCAL SUPPORT: Reliable and local support readily available when needed. Equipped with a dedicated IT partner, local cable support allows you to focus on managing your business and taking care of your customers.

When you power your business with a local cable connectivity provider, you can rely on dependable, affordable and secure communications. Learn more about what cable has to offer and how to connect with a provider by visiting, www.businessservicesconnect.com.

RAVES

Christmas kindness

My 2 year-old granddaughter and I were shopping, smiling hellos to several other customers. One elderly lady returned the hello and made our day. She asked if I could do something for her. Thinking she needed help to reach an item, I agreed. She then opened her purse, removed some money, and asked that I buy a treat for the child. She pointed out a book display near the front of the store. My granddaughter loves books. We were happy to be blessed by this kind and generous gesture of a retired school teacher.

A Little Christmas Miracle

A huge thank you to the young man who helped me outside the Tractor Supply Store in Geneseo. It was so cold and my hands felt frozen. I couldn't lift the hay bale that I had bought into my car. I was just wondering what to do, when he came up and asked me if I needed help. I really did! Thanks so much! Your kindness is so appreciated.

To the woman who turned in my wallet at Brockport Lowes

I went to the Brockport Lowes Tuesday, December 27 to buy compressor parts so I could inflate my grandson's basketball being given as a Christmas gift. As I selected the appropriate kit and was heading towards the check-out, I noticed that my wallet was missing. I frantically retraced my steps but couldn't find the wallet. Checking the Customer Service desk, I was informed that some woman had turned it in without identifying herself. I want to express my sincere gratitude and thanks for your honesty. In that wallet, I carried a written prayer given to me by my father's priest for God's protection as I left for Vietnam in 1969. You have reminded me that there are still good and honest people in this world. Merry Christmas and God bless you.

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Use your driveways

Why do so many people have to park in the street? Use your driveway! Especially on narrow streets! Why is your inconvenience everyone else’s?

6am snowblowing isn’t cool!

The quiet hours in our complex end at 7am. So why are you out snow blowing so early? Why not do it the night before? It hadn’t snowed overnight so you could have done it then! It woke my young child and she couldn’t go back to sleep. Next time be considerate of your neighbors.

RE: Theft

This is in response to this person’s rant about the person/ people who took change out of their car at a senior citizen apartment building. The police should coin the initials M.O. because this was the same M.O. that happened to me in 2019. They took quarters and other items out of my car. Unfortunately, I did not report this to the police because they would say it was my fault– I did not lock my doors. Silly me, so much for faith in your fellow man or woman.

Mail delivery

Is anyone else receiving their mail after 6:30-7:30 pm every day? Yesterday, my USPS app stated what I was supposed to receive in the mail, but we received no mail. Our daily newspaper wasn’t even delivered. I’m not referring to a justifiable reason like bad weather; it was 50 degrees and no rain or snow. Sometimes we get the Saturday and Tuesday newspaper on the same day! The rates go up and the service gets worse.

HOW TO HEAL FROM MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES THAT AROSE DURING THE PANDEMIC

Embrace healthy behaviors. During the pandemic, many individuals, even those devoted to healthy living prior to 2020, found it difficult to continue engaging in behaviors and activities that promoted their overall health. Embracing these behaviors, which can include eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and getting sufficient sleep, improves individuals’ ability to cope with stress. Re-establishing old routines also can return a sense of structure to daily life that might have gone missing over the last two years.

Penny Saver

My name is Toby and I get in the Christmas spirit!

I was a rescue and have anxiety, but with all the love

I get I do the best I can. I have 3 homes so I don’t get left alone too often while my owner works. I love to eat, cuddle and look out windows when I can’t be outdoors.

Send us a photo and brief write-up of your pet and we’ll feature it. Email to: sales@gvpennysaver.com or mail to: P.O. Box 340, Avon, NY 14414. Pets will be published at discretion of GVPS.

Remember…

ral health is imp rtant

DID YOU KNOW?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that children and adolescents get 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day. The CDC advises that such physical activity should include aerobic activity and muscle and bone strengthening exercises. Aerobic activity should take up most of kids’ daily physical activities and can include moderate activities, such as brisk walking, or more intense activities like running. Parents should make sure kids include some vigorous aerobic activity in their physical activity routines at least three days per week. Muscle strengthening activities do not mean parents should get their youngsters in the gym as soon as possible. Rather, activities like gymnastics or pushups done three times per week can be enough to help kids build strong muscles. The CDC notes that as kids reach adolescence, they may start structured weighttraining programs to strengthen their muscles. Jumping rope or running three times per week can serve as kids’ bone-strengthening exercises.

Why get the Bivalent Booster?

• It’s the most recent version of the COVID-19 vaccine

• It protects you from the original virus AND the Omicron variant

• It’s a way to maximize protection against severe disease and potentially from infection What are you waiting for?

Please call or email us for an appointment or walk in between two of our health centers during the hours below.

Phone for appointments: (585) 432-2304 or email covid@tcfmedicine.com

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Dr. Dan DoagaDr. Lenny Santos Dr. Karen Milla

THE DANGERS OF BELLY FAT

What’s so bad about belly fat? Seeing belly fat as a merely cosmetic concern overlooks the effects it has on overall health.According to the Mayo Clinic,belly fat is not limited to the extra layer of padding just below the skin known as subcutaneous fat. Belly fat also includes visceral fat,which means it extends to deep inside the abdomen and surrounds internal organs. Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that visceral fat in the belly is very close to the liver, which can turn it into cholesterol. From there, the fat goes through the bloodstream and may collect along the walls of the arteries, potentially contributing to a hardening and narrowing of the arteries known as atherosclerosis. The complications of atherosclerosis depends on which arteries are affected, but they can include an assortment of diseases that affect the arteries and a greater risk for aneurysms and chronic kidney disease.

Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that visceral fat is just as harmful for the heart as high blood pressure and smoking. So while efforts to reduce belly fat may initially be embraced to improve appearance, individuals should know that reducing fat in their midsections also can reduce their risk for a host of conditions,some of which are deadly.

Dr. Adela Guset

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Supplements Taken at Lower Doses Won’t Adversely Affect Health

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 46-year-old woman who exercises daily for health, strength, and stress relief. I also want to stay relatively lean. In order to maintain muscle mass and control fat, I’ve been advised consistently (by a Ph.D. nutritionist and a couple of “nutrition coach” trainers) to take 1 g of protein per pound of body weight daily. They also have advised leucine and L-carnitine supplements. I usually have 1 scoop of whey protein (about 25 g) and 1/2 to 1 scoop of plant protein daily. I take about 1 g of leucine per day. My L-carnitine supplement is 500 mg. My question is, are any, or all, of these supplements safe for longterm use and are there any concerns or possible side effects I should be concerned about? I have read plenty that recommend them, but the goals for taking them are usually short-term. Other than having extra protein, my diet is slanted away from sugar and toward whole foods and lots of vegetables. I work out seven days a week, including four to five “hard” days of cardio and weightlifting and two to three “light” days of easy cardio. I also stretch and get at least seven hours of sleep daily. I want to have health, mobility and strength as long as possible and want to make sure I’m not inadvertently hurting the long goal by using supplements now. -- M.

ANSWER: Understanding advice on nutrition and supplements for exercise is difficult because the evidence is often poor-quality and conflicting, probably due to the fact that what is effective for one person may be ineffective for another.

Carnitine is found naturally in muscle and is important in moving fat into the mitochondria, where it can be used as energy. Carnitine supplementation has been shown to improve exercise tolerance and increase use of body fat stores for energy. It can also improve blood and oxygen flow to the muscle if taken with large amounts of carbohydrates (the study authors used 4 ounces of simple sugar in water -- more than it sounds like you take in, and perhaps more than optimal for good health). Carnitine is safe at the dose you are taking: At doses six times that high, it may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Leucine, like valine and isoleucine, is a branched-chain amino acid. They are “essential,” meaning they cannot be synthesized in the body. They are found in red meat and dairy products. They are also found in legumes, nuts, grains and seeds, but a person on a strict vegan diet needs to be careful to mix these appropriately, to get all the essential amino acids they need.

Some claim that branched-chain amino acids reduce fatigue, improve endurance, provide fuel for working muscle and reduce muscle protein breakdown and soreness from exercise, but there is no high-quality evidence that they are effective. A chicken breast contains the equivalent of seven average branched-chain amino acid supplement tablets. Leucine in the dose you are taking should have no adverse effects.

The standard guideline recommends that individuals consume 150 g of protein-rich foods daily, for a 2,000 calorie diet. You may be burning more than 2,000 calories with exercise, but you are certainly getting all the protein you need. Excess animal protein may worsen kidney function, but plant protein does not seem to cause that issue. In my opinion, your diet and exercise, which are remarkable, are much more likely to achieve your goals than your supplements, but I do not think the supplements are harming you.

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Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu.

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SEEKING ABANDONED, VACANT, UNDER-UTILIZED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES FOR ACQUISITION

The Livingston County Land Bank, a non-profit corporation with a mission to facilitate the return of vacant properties to stable use is seeking abandoned, vacant or underutilized single-family residences for acquisition. The Land Bank seeks to acquire residences for demolition or renovation and return to stable use.

If you are in possession of properties and interested in selling, please contact: Joe Gunther, Program Specialist at JGunther@co.livingston.ny.us, or (585) 243-7550.

For more information, please visit: www.livingstoncountylandbank.org.

Magic Maze

LAST NIGHT’S PARTY

Avon Free Library

143 Genesee Street • Avon (585) 226-8461 Fax: 226-6615 www.avonfreelibrary.org

Mon. & Thurs. 10-8; Tues & Wed 10-6; Fri. 10-5; Sat.10-3

Lima Public Library 1872 Genesee St., Lima (585) 582-1311 Mon. 10-noon & 1-8; Tues. & Thurs. 1-8; Wed. 10-noon & 1-5; Fri. 1-5; Sat. (Oct.-May) 9-noon

Livonia Public Library 2 Washington St., Livonia (585) 346-3450 • Fax: 346-5911 facebook.com/LivoniaPublicLibrary livonialibrary.org Mon.-Thurs. 10-8; Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3

Wadsworth Library 24 Center St., Geneseo (585) 243-0440 • Fax: 243-0429 www.wadslib.com Mon.-Thurs. 10-8; Fri. 1:30-6; Sat.10-3

LimaPublicLibrary:

Any openSaturdays,Jointhe CrossroadsCrafters’Circle9:30 AM-12:00PM

Haveyouheardofouronline authortalks?Watchalivechatwith anationalbest-sellingauthorfrom thecomfortofyourlivingroom. Registerorcatchuponpasttalksat libraryc.org/lima.

TheFriendsoftheLimaPublicLibrarywillbeofferingadancelessononFri1/13at7:00PM.

Dancelessonwillbeheldatthe LimaTownHall.$5/perperson.To register,call315-256-8152.All adults&skilllevelswelcome.

WewillbeclosedMonday1/16for MartinLutherKing,Jr.Day.

WinterStoryTimewiththeFriends -Saturdaysstarting1/21at10:30 AM-MadepossiblebytheFriends oftheLimaPublicLibrary

TakeHomeStoryTime-Coming soon!

Monday1/236:30-8:30PMGameNight-BoardGames.Made possiblebytheFriendsoftheLima PublicLibrary Website:lima.owwl.orgformore.

AVON

AvonPreservationandHistorical Society- Forthemonthof December,theAvonPreservation andHistoricalSocietywillbecelebratingtheexcitementof Christmasmorningbydisplaying toysthathavebeenenjoyedby childrenthroughouttheyears.Toys fromtheearly1900’stotheearly 2000’swillfillthewindowsand displaycasesthroughoutthemuseum.Comeseeifyoucanfind yourbelovedtoyfromyesteryear. HeldSUNDAYSbeginning December4from1pm-4pmatthe AvonPreservationandHistorical Society,23GeneseeSt.,Avon.The toyswillbeondisplayattheAvon PreservationandHistoricalMuseum onthefollowingSundays:January 8,15and29.

TheAvonFoodPantry is opento clientshopping.Pleasebringyour ownreusablebags.Tuesdays11-2 PMandThursdays3-5PM.Located at:108ProspectStreet,Avon. Emergencydeliveriesarestill availablebycalling358-1671.

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

AvonSeniorNutritionProgramWeek ofJanuary10-January13, 2023

SiteClosedonMonday Tuesday:VeggieLasagnawith MeatSauce,Peas,Carrots,Wheat BreadSlice,MixedFruit,Brownie Wednesday:PotRoastwithGravy, MashedPotatoes,MixedVegetables,WheatBreadSlice,Cranberry Juice,Applesauce

Thursday:TunaNoodleCasserole, Beets,Broccoli,WheatBreadSlice, Grapes,OrangeJuice

Friday:ShreddedPork,Mashed SweetPotatoes,Corn,Wheat BreadSlice(2),Peaches,Grape Juice (585)226-6353

CALEDONIA

W.N.Y.V.F.AMeatRaffle: January 21, 2023@6:00PM@J.W.Jones HallinCaledonia.DOORSOPENAT 5:30PM.RAFFLEBEGINSAT6:00 PM.Freekegbeer&Hots,Hamburgs,Chili.Barwillbecashif you’dlikesomethingelse.50/50 Raffle,LastChanceRaffles,Meat RaffleandBasketRaffles.Come onecomeall!Bringthewhole familyandenjoythefestivities!PresentedbytheAvonFireDept.and CaledoniaFireDept.

BEST BUYS FOR THE NEW YEAR

Furniture: Many furniture manufacturers begin to churn out new inventory in February, so last season’s items will need to move quickly. Shoppers can often negotiate some good deals now and upgrade their homes’ decor.

CANANDAIGUA

GrowingandCaringforClematis - SonnenbergGardenClub invitesthepublictojoinusfora presentationbyMasterGardener, SusanKrobusek,ongrowingand caringforvariousspeciesofclematis.Saturday,January14,2023, 10:30am,atWoodLibrary,134N. MainSt.,Canandaigua.Susanwill describethevarioustypesofclematis,careandmaintenance includingwhenandhowtoprune, aswellashowthisbeautifulperennialvineisbestusedinthelandscape.Susanisafoundingmember ofSonnenbergGardenClub.She studiedornamentalhorticultureat FingerLakesCommunityCollege, andisanavidgardener.Presentationisfreeandopentothepublic.

CONESUS

Soup&Sandwiches on Monday, January23fromNoontil3pm. BenefitforRich.Opentothepublic.ConlonMulvaneyAmericanLegion,6317MarshallRoad, Conesus.

Soup&Sandwich - Sunday, January8thfrom12-2:30.Allyou caneatfor$5!Opentothepublic. ConlonMulvaneyAmericanLegion, 6317MarshallRoad,Conesus.

GENESEO

VeteranPlus1-BowlingBrigade - Veterans,youaskedforit, it’shere!WelookforwardtoseeingourVeteran’sandoneofyour supporter’scomeoutandjoinus forsomebowling,foodandfunat LivingstonLanes,4260Lakeville RoadinGeneseoonJanuary14th from2-4pm.RSVPatwww. livcovets.comorbyemail,callor textingyourname,numberand guestnametorwolter@vocwny.org or585-200-9742.Spaceislimited sowatchforouremailtoconfirm yourattendance.Wehopetosee youthere.

HEMLOCK

VeteranPlus1Photography Group - Veterans,doyouliketakingpictures?Wouldyouliketo learnhowtotakebetterpictures fromaprofessionalforfree?Come joinusandlearnthebasicsof photographyfromalocalprofessionalphotographer.Wewill meetonthesecondTuesdayofthe monthatLittleLakesCommunity Centerfrom6-8p.m.,bringacamera,phoneornotebook.RSVPon ourwebsiteatwww.livcovets.com orbyemailing,textorcallingwith yournameandnumber.rwolter@ vocwny.org,585-200-9742.You willreceiveaconfirmationreply withthestatusofyourRSVP. https://www.livcovets.com

LAKEVILLE

LivoniaHSEnvironmentalScience Projects- LivoniaHigh SchoolEnvironmentalScienceStudentswillbesharingtheresultsof theirresearchprojects.Theirrecent studiesvaryinscopeandtopic, withsomethingofinterestfor everyone.Thisprogramisinperson andisalsoavailableonZoomby registrationonly.Pleasejoinuson Tuesday,January10that6:30pm atTheWatershedEducationCenter inVitalePark.Registerbygoingto theConesusLakeAssociationpage orclickingthislinkhttps://woa. wufoo.com/forms/eventregistration-form/

FromHometoHive:Beekeeping

- Join JoanneCrosmanofLog CabinAcrestolearnaboutthe secretlivesofbeesandthebenefits ofbeekeeping.Joannewillshare herexpertiseatTheChipHoltNatureCenterinVitaleParkonFriday, January20that7:00pm.Therewill beanopportunitytomake beeswaxcandlesaftertheprogram. Donationsappreciated.

LIVONIA

LivoniaFoodPantryhasnew Home andMoreHours! The LivoniaFoodPantryhasmoved! NewlocationisintheLakeville UnitedChurchofChristat5687 BigTreeRoad,LakevilleNY14487. Thepantryisopentoallinneed. CurrenthoursareTuesdays10a12NandWednesday6-8pm.Please usethebackentrance.

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

LivoniaSeniorFunNight2023Bulldogs! $5,000 ReverseDraw. Comejoinusforafunnightoutto supportourLivoniaSeniors!!!$50 Donationperticket.Saturday, January28,2023from7pm-9pm attheNOBSBrewCompany,3474 BronsonHillRd.,Livonia.Events: LiveMusic,GrazingStation,Cash Bar,50/50Drawing,BasketRaffle andmore!!*DONOTNEEDTOBE PRESENTTOWIN*.Contactany LivoniaSeniorFunNightCommitteeMemberorNicoleWestat(585) 953-5530togettickets.Thankyou foryoursupport!

FingerLakesUFOMeetup- Learn about UFOs,ETs,&AncientAliens! Shareyourexperienceswithlikemindedpeople.Saturday,January 7:6:00-8:00pm,UnitedMethodist ChurchofLivonia(UMCL),21SummersStreet,Livonia,NY.$5.00 donationtoUMCL.RSVPappreciated,butnotrequiredto:Mary Graceviatextorcall: 585-766-9318.www. giftsofgraceministry.org

BillyMartinCircus- The Livonia Freshmanclassisbringingthecircustotown!Sunday,January22nd @2:30inthehighschoolgymnasium,BulldogBlvd.Advancesale ticketsforadults$15.$20atthe door.2freechildren’sticketsper adult.Ticketscanbepurchasedat West’sShurfineortheelementary schoolmainoffice.http:// billymartincircus.com

BEST BUYS FOR THE NEW YEAR

Video games: Those who haven’t purchased their fill of video games for the holidays can benefit from post-holiday drops in price.

Catholic Charities of Livingston County

Offers emergency assistance to Livingston County residents living in poverty and support for the elderly. www.aboutcclc.org

MIDDLESEX

AmericanLegionPost#283 Breakfasts - TheAmericanLegion Harrison-LeePost283hastheir monthlyBreakfastsonthethird Sundayofeachmonth.The Breakfastsareopentothecommunityandcost$8.TheBreakfasts includechoicesofeggs,choiceof meat,home-friedpotatoes,pancakesorFrenchtoast,wheator whitetoast,coffee,tea,and orangejuice.TheBreakfastisheld atPost283onthecornerofRichmondMillsRoadandFederalRoad inLivoniaCenterfrom7:30amto 11am.

MIDDLESEX

PotterVolunteerFireDept. Breakfasts! The PotterVolunteer FireDepartmentwillbehavinga BreakfastatthePotterFireHouse, 1255PhelpsRoad,thethirdSunday ofeachmonthforJanuary15, February19,andMarch19from 8AMtillNoon.Wewillbeserving Pancakes,sausages,homefries, breakfastsandwiches,eggs,toast, coffee,juiceandmore!

Village of Avon Solar Committee Volunteer Community Members Needed

*Must reside in the Village of Avon* e Village of Avon is seeking volunteer committee members to be on the Solar Committee is committee will be formulating solar energy code and regulations to propose to the Village of Avon for their consideration for adoption. Meetings will begin mid-January, 2023.

All interested candidates should submit a brief letter of interest to Gary Margiotta at gmargiotta@village.avon-ny.org by January 17th, 2023.

MOUNT MORRIS

TheMobileMammographyCenter comestoCatholicCharitiesA15-minutemammogramisa medicalscreeningthathelpsdetect cancerandotherbreastdiseases. OnThursday,January12,2023, TheMobileMammographyCenter willbeatCatholicCharities,34E. StateStreet,Mt.Morris,9:30am4pm.Ifyouarebetween35-39, andthisisyourfirstmammogram, oryouareatleast40,notpregnant orbreastfeeding,andyourlast mammogramwasbeforeJanuary 12,2022,weareheretoscreen you.Tomakeanappointment,call 1-833-922-7465.Besuretohave yourinsurancenumberhandy.If youdon’thaveinsurance,donot worry,NYShasprogramstocover screenings.

VeteranEarlyRisersCoffeeClub - Veterans canjoinusatBrian’s USADinerinMt.Morrisat7:00 a.m.,forourfreemonthly breakfastheldonthethirdMonday untilMay15,2023.RSVPwith nameandnumberbyclickingthe RSVPlinkonourwebsiteforthe event.Oryoucanemail,textorcall meatrwolter@vocwny.org, 585-200-9742.Spaceislimited, butonceRSVPissent,youwill receivearesponseconfirmingyour attendancestatus.Wehopetosee youthere.https://www.livcovets. com

SPRINGWATER

VeteranPlus1-EuchreTournament - Veterans,asrequested, wewillholdourfirstEuchreTournamentforVeteransplusone(1). Comejoinusaswesharefood, conversationandfunwhile throwingsomecards.Whatagreat waytoringinthenewyear,we lookforwardtoseeingeveryone there.HeldJanuary21,1-6pmat theKern-RobinsonPost905 AmericanLegion,7998School Street,Springwater.Registerwith yourname,numberandguest nameatlivcovets.comorbyemail, call,ortextatrwolter@vocwny.org, 585-200-9742.

HikeWesleyHillinSouthBristol

- Hike &Exploretheupsanddowns ofthetrailsinWesleyHillinSouth BristolwithSpringwaterTrailson Sunday,January8from2-4PM, thenrelaxandunwindatasocial get-togetherattheValleyin Honeoye.Foradditionalinfo/ directions/updatesvisitthewebsite: springwatertrails.org

W. BLOOMFIELD

BreakfastBuffet - Sunday, January8th.7:30-11:00AM,Lima LegionPost282,2475StateRoute 65,WestBloomfield.$10.00 Adults;$6.00Ages8-12;7and underFree.Scrambledeggs,home fries,Frenchtoast,bacon,sausage, pastries,fruit,juice&coffee.Take outsavailable.Everyonewelcome.

Seasoned Firewood

Log loads available. Also buying standing timber 585-721-3770

A SWEET TREAT FOR GET-TOGETHERS

Yields 64 Crust

21/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cups butter or margarine, melted Filling

3 cups pecan halves, divided 2 cups packed brown sugar 3 eggs

from the United States Coast Guard indicate that, in 2019, 86 percent of drowning victims in recreational boating accidents where cause of death was known were not wearing life jackets. The National Park Service reports that drowning is the top cause of visitor deaths in national parks and that nearly all of those deaths are preventable. One of the simplest ways to prevent drowning is to follow the advice of the NPS and wear a life jacket at all times when near or in the water. This includes when wading, swimming, fishing, boating, and engaging in watersports or other water-related activities. The NPS notes that there are three types of life jackets, but only two come in child and infant sizes. Inherently buoyant (primarily foam) life jackets and hybrid (foam and inflation) life jackets are available in child and infant sizes. The NPS recommends both types of life jackets for swimmers and non-swimmers. People who intend to engage in water sports should know that some hybrid life jackets are designed specifically for such activities. The third type of life jacket is inflatable life jackets, which are only available in adult sizes and should never be worn by poor or non-swimmers.

4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt

Powdered sugar, optional

Preheat oven to 350 F. For crust, combine flour, powdered sugar and baking soda in a batter bowl. Add butter; mix until crumbly. Lightly press crumb mixture over bottom of stoneware bar pan; roll lightly. Bake 15 minutes; remove from oven to a cooling rack.

Meanwhile for filling,reserve 1 cup of the pecans for garnish; chop remaining pecans. Combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and salt; mix well. Pour filling over warm crust, spreading to edges of pan. Arrange remaining pecan halves over filling. Bake 17 to 19 minutes, or until filling is set in center. Remove from oven; cool completely.

Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired. Cut into 32 squares using a utility knife; cut each square in half diagonally.

WINNER!

Showers may be convenient, quick, and easy, but you can’t relax as well standing up, and everybody deserves a little me time now and then. A hot bubble bath will relax your muscles, refresh your skin, and help with any congestion you might have. It will even clean your bathtub!

BEGIN PLANNING KIDS’ SUMMER RECREATION NOW DETERMINE YOUR CAMP BUDGET. As varied as program offerings may be, camps also can vary greatly with regard to cost. Government-run camps may be less expensive than those offered by private companies. Day camps typically cost less than those that provide room and board. Find out if a particular organization subsidizes a portion of camp costs. Scouting programs often have a dedicated camp and may offer affordable options for scouts. Martial arts schools and dance centers frequently offer camp schedules.

• Head Start is a no cost, federally funded preschool program for income eligible families. The program runs September-August.

• Head Start is a comprehensive child development program with supports for children with disabilities and for families with severe hardships.

• Head Start utilizes the High Scope curriculum which is research-based and child-centered, focusing on child strengths for positive child outcomes and school readiness. Many opportunities for family involvement.

While bowling or pizza parties may be off-limits for the time being, teleconferencing can allow families to come together even through the screen. Grandma can log on to join in with singing happy birthday and watch your little one blow out candles, and cousins & friends can watch them open presents while sending virtual cards.Not only does this maintain social distancing protocols, but allows for engagement and serves as a reminder that birthdays can still be fun occasions despite everything going on.

With social distancing in place, gathering a large group together whether at home or in a public setting for a birthday party isn’t necessarily an option. Have no fear though! With the right ingenuity and the aid of video calling software, those much needed social interactions and birthday celebrations are still viable!

Virtual parties can come with their own RSVPs emailed out ahead of time, and consider bringing in any of those DIY crafts you may have been trying out on your own! While your kids may not be able to hang out with their friends in person, they can still get together to do some crafts, tell some jokes, or bring some levity into staying at home.

Friends and relatives can read birthday cards aloud and express birthday wishes all from the safety of their own homes.

Host a virtual karaoke party or girls night-in featuring at-home manicures for teens while they cue up their favorite music and celebrate their birthdays at homebutstillwithfriends.Live-streaming a movie together (with the right extensions) can make up for that birthday trip to the theater that got sidelined—plus you can never go wrong with popcorn!

Don’t forget to decorate! Have yourself and your guests pull out all their finest birthday party décor to add to the

festivities. Not only does it add for some fun and color, but will remind your child everyone is there to celebrate them on their special day.

Havekidspickatheme;whetherit’ssilly hats or hair, or their craziest mismatched outfit, inspire a spark of creativity and let kids reveal their looks to one another at thestartof theircall.It’ssuretoguarantee some laughs and serve as a talking point and good distraction.

Adults shouldn’t feel left out—hosting a game night or even a couple of hours of conversation through voice call can ease that sense of isolation, and sometimes there’s nothing better than getting the game together to reprise their own rendition of Happy Birthday.

Birthday parades with convoys are all the rage right now. Set the stage with a birthday yard sign or banner for the boy or girl of the hour. Call Penny Lane Promotional Products at 585-226-8111 to order yours today!

While our children’s birthdays (and ours!) may be celebrated differently this year, it’s important to highlight how close we all are, no matter the distance between us.Dig out those party hats and streamers and make birthdays memorable ones—for all the right reasons!

LOCAL ARTISAN, RICK STACY, SHARES WOODEN TREASURES FROM RAS RUSTICS

BY LORI BRUTON

Rick Stacy established RAS Rustics as a hobby because he enjoys working with his hands. He credits that to doing projects with his grandfather. When Rick and his brothers were young boys, they helped PéPé (French for grandfather) with projects which were primarily for their mom, a widow with nine children.

is experience and the cra Rick learned growing up led him to start his own business in 1982, R.A. Stacy Construction, which is still his main gig. It involves building, remodeling, and repairing homes. e business name represents his name.

I asked, “Is the A your middle initial, or does it represent your wife, Amy?”

He said, “Both. My middle name begins with A. When I married Amy, she took over the A.”

Branching out from there, Stacy decided to add another adventure just for fun. is allowed his artistic and creative side to emerge, and RAS Rustics was born.

at idea was inspired by building wooden loveseats for his kids when they married. He has maple trees in the woods on their homestead on Maple Avenue. e wooden loveseats were a unique wedding present so that each o spring could take a piece of Maple Avenue with them. A Bible Scripture is inscribed into each loveseat bench chosen speci cally for each couple.

At rst, he bought lumber locally, which was expensive. A er that, Stacy found a way to utilize the woods on his property. It was labor-intensive cutting down logs with a chainsaw and dragging them out of the woods by hand. It wasn’t long before he got a cart with wheels and a tractor to move the logs out of the woods. He also upgraded his chainsaw to a bandsaw mill, which made the process more e cient and not as physically taxing.

other people use kilns to heat and dry wood.

Initially, he made pieces for his own use. When he acquired more than he could use, he spread the word to woodworkers, homeowners, and DIY people wanting to do their own projects.

Still, most of Stacy’s projects stay in the family. He likes cra ing rustic pieces from maple and ash that bring out his creative and artistic gi . Each piece is one of a kind with a live edge, meaning at least one edge has the tree bark on it. Spalting, unique coloration and patterns are found inside the logs he uses, caused by fungi and sought a er by woodworkers.

Occasionally, Stacy will make pieces for people. He made some charcuterie boards, which make great gi s. You can nd a few of his pieces at the Sweet Life Country Store in Elba, NY. is work is truly a labor of love. ese are beautiful functional works of art, whether it’s a shelf or co ee table.

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SENIOR NEWS

By Matilda Charles

A Heads Up at the Grocery Store

e time has come to study the labels of foods you buy, even if you’ve used those same products for a long time. Not only are manufacturers changing the size of the containers, they’re changing the ingredients. At this point we need to take a very close look at what we’re actually eating.

Changes to the ingredients in products we’ve always trusted might well be blamed on supply chain problems. If a manufacturer can’t easily get one ingredient, they might substitute something else.

But it means that what you assumed you were getting might no longer be true.

If, for example, you have to keep an eye on your sodium levels, you might discover that the amount of salt in a particular food has increased. You might have to adjust how much you eat or look for a di erent product.

We can no longer grab a dozen eggs and assume all will be well. If you’re baking, too-small eggs won’t work in your baked goods recipes. You need to open the carton and look at them. If you’re watching your cholesterol, you need to squint and read the ne print on the nutrition panel.

However, a warning: At the beginning of the pandemic, the Food and Drug Administration issued a temporary respite to food manufacturers. To help them keep producing food, the FDA said manufacturers didn’t have to put certain new information on labels when “minor formulation changes” were made to food. e policy, started in January 2020, was intended to remain in e ect only for the duration of the Covid pandemic and has been renewed every 90 days. It was to expire January 2023. Since they have to give 60 days notice to end the designation, it’s not likely that it will end until April, if that.

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YELLOW BRICKS, 75 to 100. You pick up: 585-447-7879

SONY TV FLAT SCREEN 41” w/remote, two VISIO FLAT SCREENS, EMERSON VHS PLAYER, PANASONIC MOVIE DISC PLAYER: 585-301-0488

2006 TOYOTA COROLLA NEW CAR SALES BROCHURE. New condition. Will mail to you. Email: jclare01@rochester.rr.com

DOWNED TREES. You cut and haul away, Hopewell: 585-471-4447

Cases of large, adult men’s DEPENDS and cases of size large 10-12 children’s GOOD NITES, (68-95 pounds). Pick up, Avon: 585-226-6610

Small glazed SCHLEMMERTOPF clay cooking pot. Eight “Storybook” DOLLS, in their boxes. From the 1940s. Never played with. Fairport: jvc45@aol.com

WOOD from a recently fallen tree. You cut and haul from the back yard. Not pine: rmadier1@rochester.rr.com

White ADULT DESK. Henrietta. Call in the afternoon: 585-334-6388

Full-size COMFORTER, full-size SHEETS, women’s BLOUSES/SHIRTS in assorted sizes, CROCKPOT (in good condition) and COLORING BOOKS: 585-236-0426

1972 WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA, A-Z full set, 22 volumes: 585-205-8481

MOVING BOXES, 20”x20” and 15”x11”: 828-273-7855

Five-piece DINING ROOM SET w/four CHAIRS, two LEAVES. 66” x 42” (96” w/leaves). Light cherry: 585-395-9646

MELATONIN, 2 bottles. One full & the other half full: stellaswirlery@yahoo.com 8’ x 16” WIRE SHELF w/brackets; two BED FRAMES; SINK in 31” W cabinet; 3” KING FOAM MATTRESS PAD; 12” W white CABINET: 585-406-1967

NORFOLK ISLAND PINE, 5.5’ H x 4.5’ W. An indoor tree. Pick up, Clifton Springs: koko92505@yahoo.com

Round ANTIQUE TABLE. Heavy. Pick up, Phelps: 315-548-3872

TODDLER GIRL CLOTHES, PULL-UPS, SMALL QUILTS, TOYS. Needy family please, Livonia: 585-346-5451

FISHER-PRICE KIDS BASKETBALL STAND with hoop and net. Adjust 4’ to 6’. Base filled with sand. Can deliver: grouleau@grontiernet.net

AMPICO PLAYER PIANO. You move: 585-323-1762 (leave message)

New ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED with MATTRESS. You pick up: ccfrenchy34@yahoo.com

Two AT&T CORDLESS PHONE UNITS. For use with a landline system: 4isolde6@gmail.com

KITCHEN SINK, 30.5” W: Text 585-406-1967

OAK DESK, 5’x3’x2½’ and an UPRIGHT PIANO, needs tuning. You pick up: 585-384-5385

BOOKCASE/DESK – tall cabinet with storage shelves, desk compartments and drawers. Pick up, Wayland: 585-766-5925 lv. msg.

VINTAGE 1800s ITEMS, PICTURES or other wanted for Boy Scout American Heritage Merit Badge. 501C compliant: Text or call 585-794-0448, mintshape@netacc.net

VINTAGE ELECTRONICS, TUBES, TUBE STEREO AMPS, RECEIVERS, TUBE TESTERS, PRE-AMPS, old TRANSISTOR RADIOS and TUBE RADIOS, TEST EQUIPMENT: 585-538-9341

MICROWAVE w/TURNTABLE. At least 1000w. In or around the Dansville area. Thank you: (518) 328-2368

Large BIRDCAGE ON STAND for two cockatiels: 585-281-7129

DINING ROOM TABLE w/LEAF (46” L x 41” W – without leaf). For senior Eastside area: 585-381-6546

Working BLU-RAY DVD PLAYER: 585-409-6477

VINTAGE MOOG SYNTHESIZERS. Working or not. Parts or whole: 585-599-3142

OLD FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL or BASEBALL CARDS wanted! Will help with clean outs if needed! Thank you & God Bless! 585-729-1259

Any BOOKS by SARAH YOUNG (I have “Jesus Calling”): 585-346-9777

WOOD STOVE INSERT: 585-861-0181

BABY MONITOR for kitty cabin. Also, CAT TOWERS in good condition: 585-637-0933

SMALL DESK with a CHAIR for our granddaughter. Under 3’ W: 585-637-0933

EXTENSION LADDER: 585-861-0181

6.5’ TONNEAU COVER and SMALL PUSH-BUMPER for full-size truck: 585-447-0201

Full-size AMBER LIGHT BAR: Jason 585-447-0201

LESLIE SPEAKERS for electric organ: 585-323-1762 (leave message)

For a friend - a FLAT SCREEN TV, a DVD PLAYER, and a CD PLAYER. Thanks! Terry 336-247-3245

FLAT SCREEN TVs, used/unwanted. 55” or larger: stan1k1@yahoo.com

TREADMILL, used or unwanted: stujaxon@yahoo.com

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

Looking for ENCYCLOPEDIA SET for elementary students (think 8-11 years old) from 2010-2022. Thanks: 315-246-4735

BAR SIZE POOL TABLE, slate top, and FOOSBALL TABLE in good condition. Please text me: 585-749-2432

BED PADS or CHUX PADS, adult size for men: 508-360-0262

Old STEREOS, TAPE PLAYERS and AMPS. Specifically for audio digitizing project: Terry 336-247-3245

VINTAGE FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL or BASEBALL CARDS! Or newer, does not matter. Hobby & bonding time for Father and Sons: 585-729-1259

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FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING CARPET

There are many different types of carpeting, some of which are best suited to certain situations. For example, plush and saxony carpets are better in low-traffic areas. These carpets may show footprints and also vacuum tracks and dirt, but they’re higher on the comfort spectrum than other types of carpet. Berber, which is more flat and dense, helps mask stains and tracks. It is durable in high-traffic areas. Textured carpets like frieze are cut from fibers of different heights, so they mask stains and are also softer on the feet than berber.

BENEFITS OF CHOOSING SOLAR ENERGY

Home improvement trends come and go. What’s popular among today’s homeowners may feel dated to prospective buyers a decade from now. Butsolarenergyisonehomeimprovementtrendthatdoesnotfiguretogo the way of sunken living rooms or popcorn ceilings.

According to the Solar Energies Industry Association®, solar energy experienced a compound annual growth rate of more than 60 percent between 2006 and 2016. Solar energy has also done wonders to improve the employment rate. According to the Solar Foundation’s National Solar Jobs Census, in the United States there were more than 260,000 solar workers in 2016, an increase of 25 percent from the previous year. Things are equally rosy in Canada, where the Government of Canada reports installed capacity for solar thermal power has experienced a compound growth rate of nearly 14 percent since 2004.

The use of solar energy is on the rise, and there are many reasons for homeowners to embrace this increasingly popular energy source.

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Sources of Success

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Harry Max Haubert December 17, 2022

LIMA - Passed away on December 17, 2022 at age 89. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Ruth Ann (Sierer) Haubert; daughters, Zoe Ann Haubert of Rochester NY, and Beth Ann (Tim) Yousey of Kissimmee, FL; sisters, Betty (Leon) Miller, Julia Bean, Bonnie (Ted) Belis; grandchildren, Jessica Ann Yousey, Justin Sterling Yousey, Madine Mary Elizabeth Setter; several nieces and nephews. Harry was predeceased by his parents, Max and Hazel (Elsasser) Haubert; brothers, Jim, Dale, Robert Haubert. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Calling hours were held Wednesday, December 28, 2022 from 4-7 PM at the O’Connell-Dougherty Funeral Home, 2041 Lake Ave., Lima where his Funeral Service was held ursday, December 29, 2022 at 11 AM. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lima. In lieu of owers donations may be made to Lima Fire Department, PO Box 29A, Lima, NY 14485 or Lima American Legion, P.O. Box 311, Lima, NY 14485.

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Each year we read nw stories about victims who have been duped by confident men. The same old crooked schemes work on people who should know better but who put an almost childlike trust in total strangers.

Johnson speculates that we tend to believe strangers because they have no record of deceit. The people close to us may have “fibbed” to us or misrepresented facts, perhaps only to tease. The stranger’s record is unblemished until we learn to our sorrow that he, too, might lie to us for gain.

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~ Samuel Johnson

PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

Should You Pay for Dog Training?

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I love my new puppy, Star. He is so easy to train, listens to my commands, and his potty training is going well. Still, I’m wondering if we should also work with a professional trainer. He has some resistance issues to certain commands, and he is a bit reactive to other dogs. Is this normal, or should I pay for training? -- Ricardo G., Orlando, Florida

DEAR RICARDO: A good trainer can look at the most obedient dog in the world and nd behaviors to work on. at’s because no dog is perfect, and neither are we.

It sounds like you’re doing a great job with Star, and you want to continue to level up his behavior training. is is a caring and responsible thing to do.

You’ve got a few training options to consider. While I personally prefer to train alongside my dog in a group or one-on-one training session, I have friends who send their dog to day camp where they receive obedience training and socialization while they’re away at work. Others send their dogs to intensive one- to two-week programs.

You’ll want to check out a potential trainer or training school carefully before committing. Dog training can take a chunk out of your budget, so you’ll want to be sure that Star is getting the training he needs. Meet with a trainer in person, with Star beside you, to chat with them about what you’d like to achieve in training and get a feel for how well the trainer works with Star.

Best of luck! I know that Star will do great.

Share your tips on professional dog training at ask@pawscorner.com.

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THE IMPACT

REVIEWS HAVE ON BUSINESSES.

Search Engine Land, which covers digital advertising technology, reports 88 percent of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. Unfortunately for businesses, Inc. magazine and entrepreneur Andrew Thomas found that a customer who has a negative business experience is highly likely to share that experience by leaving a bad review. On the other hand, someone who has had a positive experience is unlikely to leave a good review. Roughly 10 percent of happy customers say they were pleased by a product or service. Furthermore, Thomas indicates it takes roughly 40 positive customer experiences to undo the damage from a single negative review.

Customer happiness should be the goal of businesses, with the added benefit of helping to generate more positive reviews and word-of-mouth recommendations. While that is happening, customers can think twice about online reviews.

Speak to product quality, especially when you have a very good experience with an item. Many retailers request feedback via email. Take advantage of this opportunity to o er positive feedback.

Companies gather personal information from customers so they can follow up in many cases. Great customer service helps prevent bad reviews and defines companies’ brands. If you are asked for a phone number or email address, provide it. Doing so helps companies improve their products or services.

Happy customers can reach out to friends and family members to share their experiences with certain companies. Posting your own review on social media also can drum up business for a company you respect.

Customers should weigh their words heavily and think before posting a review. The marketing and consulting resource The Chat Shop says 31 percent of customers are interested in grocery store reviews, 60 percent are likely to read restaurant reviews and 70 percent rely on technology product reviews. Make an e ort to discuss issues with a company before leaving a negative review. You may be pleasantly surprised with the outcome. There’s no need to hesitate when leaving positive reviews. Simply explain why you were pleased.

Reviews can make or break a company. Both business owners and customers have a role to play in making online reviews a valuable way to learn about a company.

DIFFERENT WAYS TO HELP RESOLUTIONS STICK THIS YEAR

Set a reasonable time frame. Be realistic when determining how long it will take to achieve your goal. Achieving a difficult goal can take time, so don’t expect overnight success.

Online POLL

Weather across our nation has been wreaking havoc on communities this winter. Seems no matter where you live, there is always something to contend with. What is the make or break weather disaster that would be a deal breaker when choosing a place to live?

• Snow storms in the notheast

• Hurricanes in the south

• Earthquakes & wildfires in the west

• Tornadoes across the plains

Poll Ends 1-10-23

Poll Ended 1-3-23

It’s easy to make a New Years resolution, but not so easy to keep it. Of these top resolutions, which will you attempt to stick to this year?

11.8% Exercise more

5.9% Lose weight

5.9% Get organized

5.9% Learn a new skill or hobby

17.6% Live life to the fullest

0% Save more money / spend less money

52.9% I don’t do resolutions

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PEACH

oil for brushing 1/4poundbluecheese,gorgonzola or Blue Castello cheese

Preheat the broiler. Arrange the bread slices on a rimmed baking sheet, slip under the broiler and toast, turning once, until golden brown on both sides. This should take only a few minutes.

While the bread is toasting, halve the peaches lengthwise, pit them and then peel each half. Cut each half lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, keeping the shape of each half intact.

When the bread is ready, remove from the broiler and brush each slice on both sides with olive oil. Spread one-fourth of the cheese on each slice of warm bread, place a sliced peach half on top, and serve.

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CHALLENGES OF GOING REMOTE WITH YOUR BUSINESS

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Ensuring customers can seamlessly connect with your business, and your customer service staff in particular, should be a priority when switching to a remote work setting. Remote customer service employees won’t have the direct access to management and fellow team members that they had when working on-site, so business owners can employ central management platforms that make it easy to access information regarding new products and services and previous interactions with and responses to customers. That access can help solve issues while reducing the likelihood of substantial lag time as customer service employees wait to hear from coworkers and managers about how to respond to certain issues.

ADVICE FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER CHANGE

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

NOW HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

* To make a nice ice pack, enclose several ice cubes in a plastic, sealable baggie, then wrap in a bandana. You can tie the ends together to keep the cover from slipping. When you want to refreeze, put the baggie in the freezer, and hang the bandana to dry. It will dry very quickly and can be reused soon.

* Want to get the most bang for your buck at the takeaway salad bar? Load up on bacon, walnuts, cheese, meats and dried fruits; go light on green beans, cucumbers, hard-boiled eggs, celery, radishes and chickpeas, which were marked up 200% to 300%.

* “When you clean out your fish tank, recycle the used water by pouring it on your house or garden plants. I don’t know what it is in the water, but it makes shrubs and flowers grow like crazy.” -- Patti in Orlando, Florida

* “The all-time best remedy for a runny nose or sore throat doesn’t cost hardly a thing: It’s plain old saltwater. Mix a half-teaspoon into a cup of hot water and gargle twice to three times a day. If the taste is off-putting, try swishing a bit of mouthwash in your mouth just before you gargle with the saltwater. This works so well, and even my doctor thinks it’s a great idea.” -- F.L. in Michigan

* Use salt to clean out your garbage disposal. Kosher salt has larger grains that work very well. Dump a half-cup in the disposal, run the cold water and hit the switch. The grains scour the inside, leaving a better smelling drain.

* “Here’s a great after-workout drink I just found out about: chocolate milk. The trainer at my gym prefers it over the fancy and costly “post-workout” drinks at the gym’s smoothie bar.” -- I.E. in Oregon

You love what you do, now love where you do it.

LeRoy Village Green Residential Healthcare Facility is now hiring for the following positions:

RN Nurse Supervisor (3-11:30pm)

$7,500 sign-on bonus available: inquire for details!

• Competitive Rates

• Flexible scheduling

• Shi di erentials

• 12 hour shi s available

$2,000 sign-on bonuses for Certi ed Nursing Assistants or CNA Training Class (Paid), All Shi s:

• Competitive Rates

• Flexible scheduling

• Shi di erentials

• 12 hour shi s available

• Per diem rates/shi s available

$5,000 sign-on bonuses for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN), ALL SHIFTS

AVAILABLE

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Dietary Tray & Laundry Aide- Full-time & Part-time Shi s are also available

We are a top performing skilled nursing facility that promotes a high quality of care. We are seeking supportive, team-orientated, caring, and compassionate individuals to join our team.

Applications can be completed online at: www.leroyvillagegreen.com, or in person at LeRoy Village Green 10 Munson Street LeRoy, NY 14482

Employment is contingent on successful completion of pre-placement physical and criminal background.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere.

LeRoy Village Green is an Equal Employment Opportunity/A rmative Action employer and all quali ed applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Application can be completed online at: www.leroyvillagegreen.com OR in person at LeRoy Village Green • 10 Munson St. • LeRoy, NY 14482

DID YOU KNOW? A landmark study conducted by researchers in the United Kingdom discovered a notable link between low to moderate alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk.According to the Million Women Study, every 10 grams (roughly 0.35 ounces) of alcohol a woman consumed per day was associated with a 12 percent increase in her risk for breast cancer. The Million Women Study focused on various areas of women’s health but included 28,000 women who had breast cancer. In addition, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism notes that more than 100 epidemiologic studies have examined a potential association between alcohol consumption and the risk for breast cancer, consistently finding that risk for the disease increases as alcohol intake increases.

Hours and pay vary by position. NYS Pension and bene t eligible positions available. To apply, visit: www.work4h .org

Keywords, phrasing, formatting, and having the right skills for the job can ensure a résume is seen by a recruiter, and perhaps even lead to a new career.

Notice of Vacancy Special Education Teachers

Mt. Morris

Quali cations:

• NYS Certi cation in Students with Disabilities Birth-Grade 2, SWD Grades 1-6, SWD Grades 5-9 or Special Education K-12.

Salary:

• Based on experience Start Date: • ASAP

Send letter of interest, resume and proof of certi cation by January 24, 2023 with reference to Vac. 23-90 to: Human Resources, Genesee Valley BOCES, 80 Munson St., LeRoy, NY 14482 or email: hr@gvboces.org. Visit our website at www.gvboces.org for more information.

Job description/Quali cations: NYS certi ed teacher or pursuing NYS teaching certi cation. Salary: $110 non-certi ed, $120 certi ed teacher

Job description: Performs functions related to local area network administration that include, but are not limited to, back of data, etc.

Job Quali cations: Associate’s degree in computer science or related eld. At least one year of full-time paid experience. Salary: $60,000 minimum (higher based on experience)

Application Process: Apply online at www.geneseocsd.org

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Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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THE NEXT STEP AFTER GRADUATION

JOBS FOR STUDENTS

PROFICIENT IN MATH

Math is an important subject and school and proficiency in arithmetic serves people well when it comes time to leave the classroom and enter the workforce. As demand for workers proficient in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics continues to grow, students can benefit by working ashardaspossiblewhenstudying such subjects.

People with strong math skills who thrive on data and crunching numbers may find a diverse array of jobs available to them when they are ready to enter the workforce, providing an entryway into a lucrative and stable career.

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. HISTORY: What is the name of the ancient trade route that connected the East and West?

2. LITERATURE: What was playwright Anton Chekhov’s other profession?

3. TELEVISION: Who are the nextdoor neighbors in TV’s sitcom “Laverne & Shirley”?

4. GEOGRAPHY: Which continent has the most countries?

5. MUSIC: What does the shortened term K-pop stand for?

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7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: From which Roman god did the month of January get its name?

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