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Among the more expensive fencing options, vinyl can make up for that initial sticker shock thanks to its durability. In addition, vinyl fences require little maintenance, saving homeowners the expense of paying for upkeep such as repainting. Vinyl fencing comes in various styles, and homeowners can choose the style that best suits their priorities with regard to aesthetic appeal and privacy.

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Plants need sunlight to thrive and grow, but some need less sunlight than others. People who find their landscapes are less supportive to sun-loving plants can choose from a variety of shade-tolerant plants, shrubs and trees.

Shade tolerance refers to a plant’s ability to withstand low levels of light. Certain plants have adapted this feature to survive in the wild. Plants that grow at the base of forest floors, for example, will get less sunlight than others outside of the tree canopy. Such adaptations enable a wide variety of foliage to grow even though they are not exposed to much sunlight. While sun-loving plants often have broad leaves and expend significant energy to capture sunlight for photosynthesis, shade-tolerant plants expend less energy and tend to be more efficient consumers of soil nutrients and sunlight.

Penn State Extension’s Plant and Pests division says the amount of shade a plant is growing under will directly affect the density of the foliage and the plant’s flowering and fruiting characteristics. Blending shade-tolerant plants into the landscape can be an effective use of space. Before choosing plants for an existing landscape, it’s important to assess the level of shade or sun the plants will receive.

Once homeowners understand which type of shade they are dealing with, they can then visit plant nurseries and select their plants. Most greenery comes with care instructions that include recommendations regarding the amount of shade/sunlight the plant will need to do well. If further assistance is needed, a knowledgeable employee can make suggestions based on landscape needs.

Shade-tolerant plants can make welcome additions to the landscape, offering greenery and color in the darker areas of a property.

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MAPLE HARDWOOD TONGUE & GROOVE FLOORBOARDS. Leftover from install. 5¼ inch wide. Most 1 foot long, 41 boards. 585-356-3439

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Eight each 3’ x 5’ WINDOWS to make your own greenhouse with screens. 8589sundance@gmail.com

69” x 72” brand new medium gray CARPET REMNANT. Bloomfield/ Bristol area. 585-697-4671

CPAP MACHINE (complete). SEWING MACHINE, needs tune up. 300 extra absorbent XXLarge Pads. Mt. Morris. 585-658-1002

PORTA POTTY, VHS TAPE STORAGE SHELF, DVD STORAGE SHELF, KITCHEN TABLE & two chairs, LOVESEAT. 585-507-8788

FLOWER BASKETS (14) - various size/colors. Clean, great condition. Maybe scouting/nursing/rehab center projects. Spencerport area. jeschneima@aol.com

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Numerous TREES – standing and down. You cut and remove. steveharrison@gvpennysaver.com

Adult women’s INCONTINENT PADS, BRIEFS (pull-ups or tabs). Size s/m or large, and 2x. Text or call 585-233-5030

VINTAGE STEREO EQUIPMENT: Speakers, silver face receivers, amplifiers, turntables, Synthesizers, keyboards, microphones, Test equipment, records, reel tapes, ham radios. 585-883-5334

WHITE BIRCH BRANCHES, preferably 4-5 feet long. 585-764-9769

USED WEIGHT TRAINING SETS. Help us provide used weight sets to youth football players and wrestlers. Text 585-465-0133

PORTABLE LIGHTWEIGHT OXGEN CONCENTRATOR. 585-208-0378

Looking for TILING FOR FLOORS. Also looking for AMBER LIGHT BAR. Can pick up. 585-447-0201

ADULT NUTRITION DRINKS, brand unimportant. Call or text 585-649-8706

Interfaith Center is taking BOOKS for a Book Sale. Please limit donations for pick up to Livingston and Southern Monroe County. Nancy 585-243-2114

Any LEGOS wanted. Call or email and ask for Alonzo. 585-734-3096 or Thestarwarsgeek816@gmail.com

Useable WOODEN CANOE PADDLES. 585-374-5768

17” STEEL WHEEL or comparable to go on a 2007 Dodge Charger and a CLOTHING RACK. 585-883-7387

Sturdy DINING ROOM TABLE for a senior citizen. 585-381-6546

INSULATION. Foam board or rolled. Any R value. Decent condition. Also need PALLET WOOD or BARN WOOD. bsg1022@gmail.com

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A General Village Election will be held at the following locations:

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Caledonia - JW Jones Hall, 366 Leicester Rd.

Dansville - N. Dansville Town Hall, 14 Clara Barton St.

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Nunda - Nunda Fire Hall, 4 S. State St.

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BY HENRY BOLTINOFF

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

Sue DeBruyne, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology

Allergies: The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology notes that there are occasions when allergies can contribute to headaches.For example,individuals with rhinitis, often referred to as “hay fever,” can experience headaches that may result from sinus disease in and around the nasal passages. Individuals who feel their headaches could be a byproduct of allergies can consult with an allergist for tips on how to treat their allergies and potentially reduce the frequency of their headaches.

Puzzle Answers This Week

By Keith Roach, M.D.

High Troponin Levels Follow After Bout of Food Poisoning

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old male who apparently suffered a case of food poisoning. I say apparently because no cause was ever discovered for the uncontrollable vomiting and diarrhea that lasted for a whole day and recurred briefly the following morning. A trip to the emergency room involved many tests, but nothing turned up except a troponin level well over 0.04 ng/mL, which prompted an angiogram that didn’t reveal any problems with my heart. What else might have caused my high troponin level? -- Anon.

ANSWER: A troponin level is a standard blood test usually used to evaluate patients for heart attacks. However, newer, highly sensitive assays have proven that tiny levels of troponin may be detected in nearly everybody.

A level above 0.04 ng/mL is often used as the cutoff for the “normal” range, but depending on the assay and population studied, a few healthy people may have levels above this. People with heart attacks may have troponin levels in the hundreds or thousands. The higher the troponin level, the more muscle damage there is. The fact that your coronary arteries don’t show any blockages is very good news. Other types of heart damage may also cause a high troponin level, including inflammation of the heart (myocarditis) and heart failure. Also, critical illnesses can cause high troponin levels (at much higher levels than you may have had) in people who don’t have heart blockages. (A median of 0.57 ng/ mL was found in people with septic shock.)

I found a long list of reported causes behind elevated troponin levels, but gastroenteritis was not on the list. I suspect your body was working so hard to fight off the infection without enough fluid that your heart needed more oxygen-carrying blood than it got, leading to tiny amounts of injury to the heart muscle despite normal heart arteries. You can lose a lot of fluid with vomiting and diarrhea, and people at age 77 don’t have as much reserve as they did when they were younger.

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1. LITERATURE: In the children’s book, what is Doctor Dolittle’s special talent?

2. ART: Who painted the work titled “Starry Night”?

3. FOOD & DRINK: Which vegetable is commonly used to make pickles?

4. MUSIC: What is pop singer Taylor Swift’s favorite number?

5. MEDICAL: What is a common name for lachrymation?

6. BUSINESS: When was the Chia Pet invented?

7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first American to win a Nobel Prize?

8. HISTORY: The Aztec civilization emerged in which modern-day country?

9. TELEVISION: Who played the character Michael Scott on TV’s “The Office’’?

10. GEOGRAPHY: The volcano Mount Vesuvius overlooks which modernday Italian city?

10. Naples.

9. Steve Carell.

8. Mexico.

7. Theodore Roosevelt, the Nobel Peace Prize.

6. 1977 (Chia Guy).

5. Tears or crying.

4. 13.

3. Cucumbers.

2. Vincent van Gogh.

1. He can talk with animals.

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STAY SAFE WHEN SELLING YOUR CAR

Millions of people across the globe sell their used vehicles each year, and many of those sales go smoothly. But selling to strangers carries some risk, and sellers must consider their safety when putting their vehicles up for sale.

Arrange to meet prospective buyers in public. While it can be inconvenient to drive to a public place each time a prospective buyer expresses interest in your vehicle, sacrificing convenience for security is worth the extra effort. Many people would not invite strangers to their homes under typical circumstances, so it makes no sense to do so when selling a vehicle. If possible, invite buyers to meet you in the parking lot of your office. Or if the car you’re selling is not the car you drive to work each day, then arrange to meet with buyers in a mall or grocery store parking lot.

Meet buyers with a buddy in tow. There’s safety in numbers, so bring a friend or family member along when meeting prospective buyers. Many buyers won’t pose a threat to sellers, but some may be criminals looking to steal a vehicle or cause harm to sellers who are complete strangers. Criminals are less likely to attack or take advantage of two or more people than one person. And should anything go wrong with a sale, having a witness around to back up your version of sale terms cannot hurt. Let prospective buyers know you want to see some identification. When prospective buyers respond to your ad, let them know you will want to see some valid photo identification before you allow them to take the car for a test drive. Letting prospective buyers know this in advance of meeting them can prevent an awkward, potentially confrontational situation when you meet in person.

Don’t be afraid to turn away buyers who seem suspicious. While your goal might be to sell your vehicle as quickly as possible, don’t hesitate to turn away prospective buyers who make you feel uneasy. If they insist on seeing the vehicle, hang up the phone after informing them you intend to contact the authorities.

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How Two Strangers Brightened My Demeanor

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It was a cold rainy day and at age 82, I didn’t want to drive on 490 in heavy traffic to Rochester General Hospital from my home to visit my wife of 59 years. I took an Uber ride. I struck up a conversation with the driver, Mike, for the 15 minute drive. He was a good conversationalist, stating he had retired in the past year. He was driving part-time to work for another year to save more money for he and his wife’s dream vacation to Aruba. I told him how happy I was for him. Then at 8PM visiting curfew hour came and I got another Uber. This time it was a woman in her late 30’s. In our talk she stated that she had 3 children, ages 8,11 and 14 but she was divorced. Unbelievably she worked a full-time job in the day and part-time at Uber three nights a week for 4 hours each night. When she got me to my home I told her to just wait in the driveway. I gave her a bottled water and an apple. Life is not easy.

Featured Media Staff to the Rescue

I often see people standing outside smoking a cigarette and then they either just throw it on the ground or throw it down in the drains. I often wonder if they think by throwing it in the drain they’re doing us a favor. But they’re not. There’s toxic chemicals, Arsenic and Lead that will be released into the environment and contaminate our water. I don’t know about you, but I like drinking clean water and breathing clean air. You would think everybody would want to drink clean water.

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I want to recognize & commend the extraordinary efforts of your publication’s Featured Media staff, specifically Jenna for going the extra mile in assisting me with the printing and on-time delivery of photo Christmas cards. Although I thought I was allowing enough time to upload & submit my choice photo for printing of the cards, my inadequacies in properly doing so (I am somewhat tech-challenged) presented difficulties to the graphic design staff. But with Jenna’s patience & perseverance she was able to not only work her magic in getting the cards printed successfully, she also apologized (though not at all her fault) for the delay, and ended up expediting the shipment for delivery. Kudos.

(By the way, why have the former Raves/Rants columns been replaced by the far-less-catchy terms “Brighter/Vent”?)

If you’re going to stand and talk on your cell phone, please don’t stand next to the crosswalks or have a social discussion there either. If you’re going to be on your phone, at least move further away instead of remaining there.

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Roll pants and tops, adding to suitcase first, toward the handle side. Then add heavy items (shoes, boots) toward the wheel end. Make sure you choose the right size case for the trip; too much room will cause items to shift around.

DID YOU KNOW? Women spend considerably more time each day than men engaging in various household activities. According to the 2019 “American Time Use Survey” from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, women spend an average of 2.16 hours each day on household activities, while men spend an average of 1.39 hours on such pursuits. The survey identifies household activities as housework such as interior cleaning and laundry, but also other activities such as managing the household’s finances and preparing food. Women also spend roughly twice as much time as men caring for and helping household members. Such figures may reflect gender roles that date back several decades if not longer, even though family situations have long since changed as more and more women have entered and remained in the workforce. For instance, the BLS survey found that, in 2019, men spent an average of 7.96 hours per day working, while women spent 7.15 hours per day working. Such figures support the notion that many households can share household activities more equitably between spouses.

Towns of Livonia and Conesus Recreation Baseball & So ball Registration Deadline

March 17, 2024

TO REGISTER:

• In person – No in person

• By Mail – Forms available at the Livonia Town Hall or online at www.livoniany.org under “Recreation Services”. Send to: Recreation, Town of Livonia; PO Box 43; Livonia, NY 14487

LEVELS: Season runs April 17th - June 4th

• T-ball and T-shirt – Practice Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Elementary and Branch St. Fields (Subject to change) Ages 4-6, must be 4 before May 1st. Practice starts April 25th

• Rookies – Practice Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bowen Park • Ages 7-9 Need a commissioner: $450

• Minors – Practice Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bowen Park. May travel to area towns • Ages 9-10

• Majors – Practice Mondays and Wednesdays. May travel to area towns • Ages 11-12

• Girls So ball – May travel to other towns. 2nd-6th grades

COACHES ARE NEEDED FOR ALL TEAMS!

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Online POLL

March is Women’s History Month. Rochester Public Library highlights four “Trailblazing Women in Rochester’s History.” Which of these local ‘first women’ most inspires you?

Antoinette Brown Blackwell (1st ordained female minister in the US)

Sarah Adamson Dolley (1st female in Rochester, one of 1st women in US to graduate from med school)

Nellie L McElroy (1st policewoman in NYS and 10th in the US)

Blanche Stuart Scott (1st woman to drive a car across the country, 1st female to solo pilot a plane in US)

All of the above

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Poll ended 02-27-2024

With Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts traditionally selling iconic products in communities across the country to fund adventures and service projects, what are the results of such sales?

8.3% Youth build social skills in a safe setting

33.3% Youth make and reach for goals together

33.3% Parents negate youth benefits by selling products themselves 25.0% I’m not sure

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ESTATE SALE

Sat. & Sun. 3/16 & 3/17 • 10am - 3pm

Misc. Antiques, Art, Pottery, Furniture and so much more! Cash, Credit Cards or good NYS checks preferred. Bring help to load larger items. Delivery available for a fee.

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Preowned Items Can Be Good For The Environment

Visit consignment stores: Consignment shops and Goodwill(R) stores are popular places to buy preowned items. These stores take donations or offer items for sale on consignment, which means once sold the person who provided the item gets a portion of the sale.

When browsing the racks of these stores, it’s possible to discover highend items mixed in with less expensive items. Shoppers may find designer handbags and clothing for much less than they would sell at retail, especially if the pieces are one or two seasons old. Relying on these stores to supplement classic wardrobe pieces is cost-effective and beneficial to the environment. If you regularly shop consignment stores, you can develop a rapport with the shopkeeper, who may alert you when new items are available.

BATAVIA ESTATE SALE BY ATTIC TO BASEMENT

Estate Sale Full of Vintage Items

Pyrex, Harden Cherry Furniture, Vintage Toys and Games, Clothing, Like New Appliances

Everything Must Be Sold!

6 Belvedere Ln., Batavia, NY

Friday-Sunday, March 8-10, 9am-5pm

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* In 1862, the King of Siam offered Abraham Lincoln many elephants on the grounds that a “country as great as the United States should not be without elephants.” President Lincoln politely declined.

* “Digging a hole to China” is theoretically possible if you start in Argentina.

* A flower that smells like chocolate? Yep, but you’ll have to limit your enjoyment of this dark-red Mexican native to sniffing, as the “cosmos atrosanguineus,” or “chocolate cosmos,” isn’t edible.

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With the Sun, Moon and Stars, I am missing you. I look forward to walking the Heavenly Riverside with you, admiring the stones, rocks and trees. I share your Freedom Philosophy. Sadness which cannot forget falls upon the Heart; wisdom thru the Grace of God. You are a diamond. Shine On.

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Thank You!

e family of Frances (Fran) L. mith wishes to extend our thanks to all for the support given at the time of our loss. She was a compassionate person and we have a lifetime of wonderful memories to help us through this difficult time. e cards, emails, flowers, donations and those who paid respect to her meant a great deal to us. Special thanks to the ladies of the Zion Episcopal Church for the delicious luncheon after the memorial service, the staff at Kevin Dougherty Funeral Home and the Livingston County Sheriff for the escort to the places that were special to her.

ere are not enough words to fully express our heartfelt thanks for the sympathy, love and support you have extended to our family. Fran was a special wife, mother, friend. She would have been touched to know how much you all cared.

e family of Frances L. Smith

TIPS TO COPE WITH THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE

Accept your feelings. The APA notes that it’s normal for grieving individuals to experience a range of emotions, including sadness, anger and exhaustion. Individuals who feel overwhelmed by their emotions are urged to speak with a licensed mental health professional.Such professionals can recommend various strategies to cope with emotions that can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Henrietta R. Robinson

February 26, 2024

Avon: February 26, 2024, at age 105. She is survived by her children, Mark (Maggie) Robinson, Linda Robinson, Barbara (Steve) Moore; grandchildren, Mark (Holly) Robinson, Rachel Robinson (Greg Gillett), Christopher (Kate) Robinson, Patrick Krebbicks, Kimberlee (Scott) Petrino, Katherine Moore, Margaret (Jake) Bowley, Michael (Brittany) Moore; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Henrietta was predeceased by her husband, Russell Robinson, son James Robinson. Henrietta worked for the Genesee Valley Penny Saver for many years. She was an active member of the Central Presbyterian Church and loved her family deeply, taking great pride in all their accomplishments. Family and friends are invited to call Sunday, March 3, 2024, from 4-7pm at the Stephenson Dougherty Funeral Home, 350 Genesee Street, Avon. Her Funeral Service will be held Monday, March 4, 2024, at 10am at the Central Presbyterian Church, 133 Genesee Street, Avon. Interment Avon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Central Presbyterian Church or the Avon Nursing Home Recreation Fund.

To share a memory or send a condolence visit stephensondoughertyfuneralhome.com

Keeping The Memory of Your Loved Ones Alive

UNDERSTANDING LIFE INSURANCE

When choosing coverage, you will no doubt be asked if you prefer term insurance or permanent insurance. Term insurance is the least expensive life insurance, and such policies only last for a predetermined number of years. Men and women may purchase life insurance policies if they only want life insurance until they retire or until their children reach adulthood.

Permanent insurance is more expensive and will last from the moment you purchase the policy until your death. Many people choose permanent life insurance policies so the money their beneficiaries receive upon their death can be used to pay estate taxes. In addition, there is an investment component to permanent insurance policies, as a portion of the premiums on such policies is invested (policies will spell out how the money is invested) and allowed to grow tax-free so long as the policy is open. Term insurance only provides protection with no investments.

Larry L. Faulkner

February 13, 2024

Passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at the age of 77. He leaves behind a family who will dearly miss him; his wife of 53 years, Marcie; children, Leslie (Scott) Denhart, Jeff (Michelle) Faulkner. Most beloved grandchildren, Gus and Cleo Denhart, Emery and Everly Faulkner. Brothers, Tom (Gloria) and Dick. His special group of HFL retirees and their spouses who were like family to us, wonderful neighbors, Jeff, Beth and the boys.

Larry taught Mathematics for many years in the HFL School District. He was an avid golfer, some may say borderline on obsession, and a lifetime NY Yankees and Giants fan. He loved spending time with family, attending his grandchildren’s many activities, having breakfast or coffee with the guys, a good joke, and pestering his grandchildren with spontaneous math quizzes, much to their chagrin. In his retirement years he also enjoyed volunteering with the RDGA and Habitat for Humanity.

Friends may call Friday, March 1, 2024 from 4-6 PM at StephensonDougherty Funeral Home, 350 Genesee St., Avon. His celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 4 from 12-3PM at Wildwood Country Club, Rush. At the families request, no flowers. Please hug those you hold dear, help a friend or neighbor, and be kind.

To share a memory or send a condolence visit stephensondoughertyfuneralhome.com

Mildred I. “Millie” Chichester

February 25, 2024

Mildred I. “Millie” Chichester, age 98, of Piffard, died Sunday,February 25,2024 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, Elwood “Jake” Chichester in 1992; sons, Gene (Esther) and Roland Chichester; granddaughters, Laura Chichester and Rosie Schaubb; great-grandchildren, Kooper Barnhart and Vennessa ompson; sister, Edith (Joseph) Vogel.

She is survived by her children, Maxine (Tom) Flint of Fowlerville, Carl (Helen) Chichester of Cuylerville, Sharon (Steve) Barnhart of Piffard; daughter-in-law,Kathleen Chichester of Huntersville,NC; 10 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, Larry (Dixie) Chichester of Piffard, many nieces and nephews, caregivers, Denise and Jennifer.

Millie was born October 17, 1925 in Fowlerville, NY, the daughter of Ira and Gertrude McCracken Slocum. Millie was employed at Allen Bailey Tag and Label in Caledonia for 33 years. She was well known as a cook at e Barn Restaurant in Greigsville. Millie was an avid bowler and enjoyed her many camping trips. She was a member of the Mt. Morris VFW Post 547 Ladies Auxiliary where she was a regular for bingo night.

Friends may call Wednesday, 4-7pm at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, 111 Main St. in Geneseo. Funeral Services will be held privately. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, York, NY.

Memorials may be made to VFW Post 547,3 Elm St.,Mt.Morris,NY 14510.

To share a memory with the family or leave a condolence, please visit Rector-HicksFuenralHome.com

Thank You

e family of Robert Harrington would like to say thank you for donating to Humane Society of Livingston County and Hearthside Cats. ank you to all who helped us through this difficult time of losing Dad. Special thank you to Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, and also Michael Dougherty. Patriot Guards were awesome.

We couldn’t have done this without all of you.

Althoughinevitable,deathisanemotionalsubjectthat’sdifficulttodiscuss.

While estate planning can make people uncomfortable, it is an essential part of securing assets for future generations and can make a death in the family easier for loved ones to handle.

Estate planning is an umbrella term that refers to a host of things that must be done prior to a person’s death, including writing a will and even making funeral arrangements. Estate planning attempts to eliminate financial uncertainties and maximize the value of an estate, and allows men and women to state their wishes with regard to long-term healthcare and guardianship for their children.

When done right, estate planning can prevent family feuds and ensure that the deceased’s estate stays in the hands of family rather than being relegated to the government. Estate planning can be a complex process, so men and women should seek help to ensure the process goes smoothly.

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WADSWORTHLIBRARY:

Food Preservation:Introductionto Fermentation

Monday,March4

6:00-8:00pm

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

Here’s

what’s happening at your local library…

NOW HERE’S A TIP Got unexpected company? For a quick, clean look, vacuum the floors and take care of these four things: the bathroom, dishes in the sink, piles of junk on tables or counters and an overflowing trash can. Your house will look great.

JoinBarbBrenner,certifiedmaster foodpreserverfromCornellCooperativeExtensiontolearnhowto makefermentedfoods,including sauerkraut,kimchi,kombucha,and more.Seedifferentfermentation containers,learnhowtokeepair awayfromthefermentingfood andhowyoudon’tneedtospend moneyongadgetstogetstartedin fermentation.Registeratwadslib. com/calendar.

WadsworthLibraryBookChat

Monday,March11at6:30pm. Joinusforbookclubatthelibrary! MeetingsareheldthesecondMondayofthemonth.Thismonththe groupwilldiscussthebookMidwivesbyChrisBohjalian.Registerat wadslib.com/calendar.

TheGreatTotalSolarEclipse

Monday,March18

6:30-7:30pm

Dr.AnnePellerin,astronomerand physicsprofessorfromSUNY Geneseo,willtalkaboutthegreat solareclipsecomingupinApril. Opentoallages!Don’tmissthis specialevent!

LIMAPUBLICLIBRARY: Game Nightsare2nd&4thMondaysat6:30PM.

JoinusforSaturdayStoryTimeat 10AM

JointheCrossroadsCrafters’Circle 9:30AM-12:00PMSaturdays.All craftsandfolkswelcome.Come andgoasyoulike. Checkoutouronlineauthortalks byvisitinglibraryc.org/lima.Wealso haveadisplaywithallofthis month’sfeaturedauthorssostop downtoseeus!

PROMOTEHealthpresentedbyU ofRbeginningWednesday3/6.A free8-weekprogramtolearnhow tomoveyourbodyandmake healthierfoodchoices.Spaceis limited.Toregister,contactpresenterdirectlyat585-350-9190. Alzheimer’sAssociationEducation SessionsonWednesday3/14at11 AM,Thursday4/25at3PM,and Wednesday5/8at11AM.

WewillbeclosedonSaturday3/30, Sunday3/31,andMonday4/1for theholidayweekend.

LIVONIAPUBLICLIBRARY

Join theLPLBookclub

Lookingforabookclubtojoin? Looknofurther!TheLPLBookclub meetseveryfirstTuesdayofthe monthat6:30pm.OurMarch selectionisTheBookWoman’s DaughterbyKimMicheleRichardson.

March13that11am

AVONFREELIBRARY:

Chess ClubElite(middleschoolers& upwelcome):Monday,3/4from 3:00-4:00pm

TheTotalSolarEclipse&Beyondw/ AnnePellerin:Thursday3/7at 6:00pm

Sit‘N’Knit:Thursdays3/7&3/21at 6:00pmandFriday3/15at11:00am (*NoKnittingonFriday3/29)

Mahjong:Thursday3/14&3/28at 6:00pm&Fridays3/8&3/22at 10:30pm

Adult/TeenCraft:Thursday3/21at 6:00pm

PeacefulPainting:Tuesday3/26at 2:00pm

BookDiscussionGroup:Wednesday 3/27at2:00pm

NativeAmericanEclipseStoriesw/ PerryGround:Thursday3/28at 6:00pm(AvonStudentEclipsePresentationsintheUpstairsLobbybefore theeventstartingat5pm!)

PositiveExpressions-InfantFeeding

Support:Tuesdaysat11:00am

Storytime:MostTuesdays&Fridaysat 10:30am

Chess:Wednesdaysat11:00am

Formoreinformationortosign-upfor anevent,gotoavonfreelibrary.orgor call

585-226-8461

UnderstandingAlzheimer’sand Dementia Alzheimer’sdiseaseisnotanormal partofaging.Joinustolearnabout theimpactofAlzheimer’s;thedifferencebetweenAlzheimer’sand dementia;stagesandriskfactors; currentresearchandtreatments availableforsomesymptoms;and Alzheimer’sAssociationresources. Fiddlin’attheLibrary March16th1-3pm

EnjoythesoundsofIrishtunesas youbrowsethelibrarycollection! Joinusatthelibrarytodiscover howtoassembleyourveryown deliciousminicharcuteriebox.All necessarymaterialswillbesupplied,justbringyourappetite! Ages18+RegistrationRequired.

GirlScoutCookieSale- Avon and CaledoniaGirlScoutshavestarted sellingcookiesforthisyear.Eight deliciousvarietiesinc.glutenand nutfreeTrios,ThinMints,Lemonadesandsomearevegan.Girlsare learningcustomerservice,setting goalsandareearningmoneytowardstheirtroopactivities.Cookies are$6.Ifagirldoesn’tcontactyou pleasecall226-6434toplacean orderfordelivery.Salerunsthru April.

HistoryPresentation- Livingston County Historian,HollyWatson, willsharephotosandinformation onlocalhistory,includingmajor milestones,businesses,figures,and changesovertime.Thursday, March7,12:30-1:30pm,Avon SeniorNutritionSite,AvonVillage Building,74GeneseeStreet,Avon.

JoinusforBreakfastwiththe Easter Bunny onSunday,March 3,8amto11amattheAvon AmericanLegion,5480Avon-E. AvonRd.,Avon.BreakfastIncludes: scrambledeggs,sausage,home fries,toast,pancakes,juice,coffee, tea,water.Kids:5-12$5,Under5: FreeandAdults:$10.Proceedsto benefitAvonAmericanLegion FamilyPrograms.

LentenLuncheons at Central PresbyterianChurch11:45-12:30 everyTuesdayFebruary13-March 26.VariousPastorsfromtheAvon communitywillspeakeachweek. Therewillbeafreewilloffering. We’relocatedat133GeneseeSt., Avon.

SolarEclipseParty- Livingston County willbeinthepathoftotalityfortheApril8thtotalsolar eclipse.TheOfficefortheAging willhostapresentationbyan eclipseambassadorwithdistributionoftheofficialLivCoSolglasses forviewingtheeclipseonMarch 14,12:30-1:30pmattheAvon SeniorNutritionSite,AvonVillage Building,74GeneseeSt.,Avon. Call585-226-6353toRSVPandask aboutthedailymealandactivities aswell!

AvonSeniorNutritionProgram Week ofMarch4-March8

SiteClosedMonday

Tuesday,3/5:ChickenBreastw/ Onion,Peppers&Mushrooms, SnapPeas,Carrots,WholeWheat BreadSlice,GrapeJuice,Peaches.

Wednesday,3/6:GarlicHerb Meatloaf,MashedPotatoes,Lima Beans,WholeWheatBreadSlice, Juice,ChocolatePudding.

Thursday,3/7:Hamw/Pineapple, ScallopedPotatoes,Beets,Whole WheatRoll,Juice,FruitedGelatin.

Friday,3/8:HerbCrustedFish, BakedButternutSquash,Peas, WholeWheatRoll,Juice,Apricots. (585)226-6353

HamRaffle-AvonFireDepartment: Located attheAvonFireHall ontheCircle,Saturday,March,23, 2024.Doorsopenat6:30pm/Rafflebeginsat7pm.Raffleincludes: Hams,doorprize,50/50drawing andothergifts.Enjoycomplimentarysnacksandbeverages!

VeteranOnly-WarriorWednesday Dinner: March6,6pm-8pm. Veteranscomejoinusforour monthlyWarriorWednesdayDinner.Thismonthwewilldineat Fratelli’sinAvon.RSVPrequiredat www.livcovets.com.Spaceis limitedandwewillreachoutand confirmifwehavespaceforyouto attend.Wehopetoseeyouthere.

LentenFishDinners- MARCH 15 &22,4:30-7:00pm.EATINOR TAKEOUT.BAKEDORBATTERFRIEDHADDOCK-BakedPotato, Coleslaw,Applesauce,Rolland ScrumptiousDesserts!OptionalHot Dogavailableforchildren.ADULTS $15,CHILDREN4-11$8,3AND UNDERFREE.AVONUNITEDMETHODISTCHURCH,130GeneseeSt., Avon,226-8600.

BATAVIA

HLOMMurderMysteryDinner Theatre: “Spirits &Suspects,a Roaring20’sMurderMystery-Join theHollandLandOfficeMuseum Saturday,March23,6-8pm,BataviaCountryClub,7909ByronRd., Batavia.Enjoyagreatmealfrom TheLodgeattheCountryCluband awonderfulshowbyWNYImprov. Putyourgladragsonandjointhe funasmobsters,molls,andevena medium,facetheeclipse.Tickets: $75perperson.Choiceofthree entréeoptions:stuffedchicken withbeef,crabstuffedfish,or pastaprimavera.Pleasemakeyour choicewhenyoupurchaseyour ticket.Ticketincludesyourmeal anddessert.Cashbaravailable.To purchasetickets:www. hollandlandoffice.com.

BLOOMFIELD

BloomfieldRotary’s“TasteFest 2024” Fundraiser: Saturday,May 18,2024,from3-6PMatVeterans Park,6910StateRoutes5&20, Bloomfield.Tastings,FarmMarket &SilentAuction.Tastelocalwines, beers,coffees,chocolate,honey, syrups,jams,specialtysauces, bakedgoodsandmore!Alsoenjoy delicioushorsd’oeuvres&desserts whilebrowsinglocalfarmers’productsandparticipatinginoursilent auction.Admissionis$15.For moreinfocallBonnie@367-8622.

BloomfieldLionsClub“DINEIN/ TAKE OUT”SpaghettiDinner: Wednesday,March13th,4:30pm to6:30pmorSoldOut.(Next ScheduledDinnerSeptember11th) HeldattheVeteransPark,6910 Routes5&20,Bloomfield.Adults $10(13andup),Children$5(12 andunder).DinnerincludesSpaghetti,Meatballs,salad,breadand icecream.CubScoutPack54 assistinginDiningRoom.

CANANDAIGUA

TheOntarioCountyArtsCouncil announces anacceptanceperiod for2024grantapplications.The OCACisacceptinggrantapplicationsthroughApril1st,2024from localnonprofitandgovernmentorganizationsforsmallprojectsto enhancethevisualandperforming artsinOntarioCounty.Thearts Councilhasestablishedabudgetof $4000for2024.Grantsofupto $1000willbeannouncedbyMay 15th,2024.Projectsmustbenefit theOntarioCountycommunityand enhancetheartsasawhole.For moreinformation,grantcriteria, andanapplicationformgoto ocarts.org

DANSVILLE

HistoryPresentation - March21, 12:30-1:30pm.LivingstonCounty Historian,HollyWatson,willshare photosandinformationonlocal history,includingmajormilestones, businesses,figures,andchanges overtime.Pleasecall 585-335-8130toRSVP.Callby March14thifyouwouldliketojoin usforthenoonmealbeforethe presentation.DansvilleSenior NutritionSite,5ChestnutAvenue, Dansville.

GENESEO

Pre-St.Patrick’sDayConcert:

The GeneseoStringBand,under thedirectionofJamesKimball,will giveitsannualPre-St.Patrick’sDay Concert,Saturday,March2at7:00 pminWadsworthAuditoriumon theSUNYGeneseocampus.Celtic musicanddancewillbefeatured. Guestperformerswillinclude Geneseo’sownSláinteIrishDancers,BrianClancy,MaryLester,Bill Henrie,AdieMaherandmore. Admission$10,Seniorsandstudents$5,12andunderfree.Ticketsavailableatthedoor,cashonly. Parkingfreeinanyfacultylot. SponsoredbySUNYGeneseoMusic Department.Informationcall 245-5824.

VeteranPlus1-BowlingBrigade: We lookforwardtoseeing ourVeteran’sandoneofyour supporter’scomeoutandjoinus forsomebowling,foodandfunat LivingstonLanesinGeneseoon March23,1pm.RSVPbyclicking thelinkfoundonourwebsite, www.livcovets.com.Spaceis limitedsowatchforouremailto confirmyourattendance.Wehope toseeyouthere.

HEMLOCK

SolarEclipses...andMore!! Join us atLittleLakesCommunityCenter,4705S.MainSt.Hemlockon Wednesday,March13th,6:30PM8PMforanenlighteningand engagingeveningof“Solar eclipses...andmore!”withDr. AnnePellerin,astronomerand AssociateProfessorintheDepartmentofPhysicsandAstronomyat SUNYGeneseo.HereintheLittle LakesRegion,wewillbeexperiencingatotalsolareclipseonApril8th andDr.Pellerinwillhelpusto prepareforandbetterunderstand thisrareastronomicalevent.Asif thatweren’tenough,shewillalso discussothereclipsephenomena happeningonEarthandelsewhere inourGalaxy.Freeevent.

VeteranPlus1-PaintPlatoon: Veterans plus1cansignupand comepaintwithus.Wewillcreate ourowninterpretationofaselectedpieceofartundertheguidanceoflocalartistJillRossborough atLittleLakesCommunityCenterin Hemlock,NYon16Marchat1 p.m.Wewilllearn,becreativeand enjoythecomraderyoffellowveterans.Visitwww.livcovets.comto RSVP.

HONEOYE FALLS

HF-MSr.CitizensMarch/April

Key Dates -CommunityCenter -March12-noon-BusinessMeeting:--Discussion:April9Business Meeting-ChineseLunchformembers.Moredetailstofollowin postcard/emailnotetobesentlater thisweek.--GuestSpeaker:Dan LyonfromLifespantospeakabout Scams.-March26-11:00AM: BookClub.NOON:Lunch/Bingo, etc.-April1-2024FiscalYear Begins-$10DuesareduetoHF-M Sr.CitizensClub.-April9-12:00 PM-ChineseLuncheon,Business Meeting,ElectionofOfficers.

TheHoneoyeFalls-Mendon Historical Society:TheMarch7th meetingwillfeatureDanBellavia, LandscapeManagerforThe GeorgeEastmanMuseum,whose topicwillbe“GeorgeEastman’s Gardens,ThenandNow.”This meetingwillbeonZoom,notin person.Thisprogramwillcoverthe buildingofGeorgeEastman’sgardens(1901)tothepresent.Seethe originalgardensastheylooked duringEastman’slifetimetothe beginningoftheMuseum(1948) throughthecompleterehabilitation in1990backtotheoriginaldesign. Themeetingwillbeginat7:30pm. Again,itwillbeaZoompresentation.GototheSociety’swebsite: hfmhistorical.orgtoobtainthe Zoomaccesscodes.

LAKEVILLE

TheAnnualEasterEggHunt at the LakevilleTrainingGrounds buildingat5939StoneHillRoad willbeonMarch16,2024,from10 to11:30am.Thisfreeeventis sponsoredbytheLakevilleVolunteerFireDepartment.TheEaster Bunnywillarrivebyfiretruckat10 amfollowedimmediatelybythe egghunt;thenfreepictureswith theBunny;andridesontheFire Trucks.

SolarEclipse.Where,When, What toExpect- TheConesus Lakeareawillbeoneofthebest spotstoviewtheTotalSolarEclipse onApril8th.JoinDanSchneiderman,fromtheRochesterMuseum andScienceCentertolearnallyou needtoknowtogetthemostof thisonceinalifetimeevent.To attendthisfreepresentationon WednesdayMarch6that6:30pm, gotoconesuslake.orgtoregister. AttendinpersonorbyZoom.

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

LIMA

VeteranPlus1-BakingClass: Veterans Plus1,fightoffthatcabin feverandcomeoutandjoinus,16 Marchat1000a.m.,whilewelearn howtobakedeliciousdessertsat theVanillaLaneBakeShopinLima, NY.Erinwillteachushowtoperfectthebestdesserts,spaceis limitedsosignupfasttoreserve yourspot.RSVPbyvisitingwww. livcovets.comandclickingthelink. Onceregisteredbeonthelookout forouremailconfirmingyour attendance.

TheLimaGoldenAgers will meet Tuesday,MARCH12at12noonat thePINEHURST,1000Pinetrail, HoneoyeFalls.Ifyouhavenot signedupcallLaurie585-749-6500 orJim585-208-3981nolaterthan March5,2024.

LIVONIA

SolarEclipseParty- Livingston County willbeinthepathoftotalityfortheApril8thtotalsolar eclipse.TheofOfficefortheAging willhostapresentationbyan eclipseambassadorwithdistributionoftheofficialLivCoSolglasses forviewingtheeclipseonMarch 21,12:30-1:30pmattheWildbriar SeniorNutritionSite,17Wildbriar Dr.,Livonia.Call585-346-0010to RSVPandaskaboutthedailymeal andactivitiesaswell!

Take-outSpaghettiDinner at the UnitedMethodistChurchof Livonia,21SummerSt,Livoniaon Wednesday,March13,4:306:00PM(oruntilsoldout).Spaghetti,sauce,meatballs,undressed salad,andgarlicbread.Donations accepted.

SLUCCCommunityFree Luncheon - HostedbytheSouth LivoniaUnitedChurchofChrist. Thiswillhappenevery2ndand4th TuesdayofeachMonth.Startsat 12Noonandrunsto2PM.Our Churchislocatedat5087South LivoniaRoad,Livonia.Ournext LuncheonishappeningonTuesday March12,2024.TheMenuthis weekwillbeCornedBeef,Cabbage,Potatoes,andCarrots,Desserts,andDrink.Contactthe Church(585)346-0420forInformation.OnWeatherIssueDays wewillcancel,anditwillbeonTV withWHAM13,WHEC10,WROC 8,andSpectrumNews.LATSBus forLivingstonCounty: 585-658-4690.

LIVONIA

FoodDrive- The Friendsofthe LivoniaPublicLibraryareholdinga FOODDRIVEtheentiremonthof MarchtobenefittheLakeville CommunityFoodPantry.Howcan youhelp?Dropoffacanoffood (cannedfruitsandvegetables; soups;pork&beans)whenyou pickupyourlibrarybooks!Food itemsneedtobenonperishable;a suggestedlistisavailableatthe library.Personalcareitemsarealso beingaccepted,e.g.toothpaste, soap,etc.Itemscanbedroppedoff attheLivoniaLibrary,2WashingtonStreet,duringregularlibrary hours.

TheUnitedMethodistChurchof Livonia ThriftShop islocatedat thecornerofSpringandChurch StreetsinLivonia.Gentlyused, qualityclothingandhomegoods areavailable.TheThriftShopis openonThursdaysandFridays 9AM-3PMandSaturdays9AM2PM.Fillagrocerybagfor$8!!!

3/9PulledPorkDinnerdrivethru serviceonly:Saturday, March9th,3pm-6pmortilsoldout -PulledPorkDinnerdrive-thruserviceonly.Featuringslow-roasted pulledpork,freshly-bakedrolls,deliciousbakedbeans,creamycoleslaw,andincludesdessert!$14. Drive-thruentrancefromCenterSt. enterthesouth-endofparkinglot (Lookfortheentrancesign)justoff ofRoute20AinLivoniaCenter. FirstPresbyterianChurchofLivonia. GPS:3837CenterSt.Livoniainthe hamletofLivoniaCenteralong 20A.

MIDDLESEX

PotterVolunteerFireDept. Breakfast! The PotterVolunteer FireDepartmentwillbehavinga BreakfastatthePotterFireHouse, 1255PhelpsRoad,thethirdSunday ofthemonthforMARCH17from 8AMtillNoon.Wewillbeserving Pancakes,sausages,homefries, breakfastsandwiches,eggs,toast, coffee,juiceandmore!

MOUNT MORRIS

“FamilyFraud”-ScamPrevention PresentationbyLifespan: March21,10:30-11:30,Mt.Morris SeniorNutritionSite,3ElmStreet (VFW),Mt.Morris.Havefunand learnaboutscamprevention!Call 585-658-4513toRSVP!Pleasecall byMarch7thifyouwouldliketo stayforthemealatNoon.

SCOTTSVILLE

“WritingRochester’sEclipse Story Together”- Wheatland HistoricalAssoc.isprivilegedto haveDebraRoss,AmericanAstrologicalSociety’sSolarEclipse TaskForceCo-chair,tospeakat HartmannHall,St.Maryofthe AssumptionChurchinScottsville onMonday,Mar.4,2024,at 7:00pm.Thechurchislocatedat 99MainSt.inScottsville.Atimeof refreshmentsandconversationto followthepresentation.Thisfree programisopentothepublic.For moreinformationemail whascottsville@gmail.comand watchforannouncementsonthe WheatlandHistoricalAssociation Facebookpage.

SPRINGWATER

HikeSchribnerValleyin

Springwater - Hike&Explorethe hillsandvalleysofSchribnerValley SundayMarch3from2-4with SpringwaterTrails,followedbya socialget-togetherdish-to-passon theproperty.Foradditionalinfo/ directions/updatesvisitthewebsite: springwatertrails.org

W. BLOOMFIELD

BreakfastBuffet - Sunday,March 10th,7:30-11:00AM,LimaLegion Post282,2475StateRoute65, WestBloomfield.$10Adults;$6 Ages8-12;7&underFree. Scrambledeggs,homefries,French toast,bacon,sausage,pastries, fruit,juice,andcoffee.Takeouts available.Everyonewelcome.

WEST SPARTA

SpaghettiDinnerandPieAuction - WestSpartaOld-Fashioned DayBenefit*.Saturday,March9, Noon-3pm,WestSpartaVolunteer FireDepartmentatCornerRed SchoolandKysorville-Byersville Roads.SpaghettiandMeatballDinnerw/salad,bread,dessertand beverage:Adults$10,$4children under12.Eatinortakeout.Allyou caneatonsite.Tickets:West SpartaHistoricalSociety,WSUnited MethodistChurch,WSVolunteer FireDepartment,WestSpartaTown Hall(TownSupervisor’soffice)and atthedoorifnotsoldout.Make checkspayableto“WestSparta OldFashionedDay”.PieAuction: Delicioushomemadepiesauctionedoffeveryfifteenminutes between12:15-2:45pm.Youmust haveadinnertickettobeableto bid.

YORK

AnnualRoundandSquare Dance - HostedbyTheGenesee ValleyCouncilontheArts. Saturday,April27,7:00-10:00 p.m.,atYorkCentralSchoolelementarygym,2578GeneseeSt., Retsof.Musicandcallingprovided byKelly’sOldTimers,andmembers oftheGeneseoStringBandledby SUNYGeneseoProfessor,JimKimball.Ifyou’veneverbeentoa squaredance,comeearlyat6:30 p.m.andlearnthebasicsteps.No specialclothingorpriorknowledge isrequired,andallagesarewelcomeatthisfamily-friendly,fun evening.Refreshmentsavailable. MadepossiblebytheNYSCouncil ontheArts(NYSCA)withthesupportoftheOfficeoftheGovernor andtheNYSLegislature.

STOCK UP ON HEALTHFUL FOOD

(NAPSI) — During these challenging times, people are avoiding the supermarket and, instead, stocking up on shelf-stable and frozen foods. Unfortunately, these can often be loaded with preservatives and lack nutrition. Many families also resort to take-out foods that can be high in sodium, hydrogenated fats and refined sugars.

“The best solution is to find healthy, prepared products that can be purchased in bulk at the supermarket, online and delivered to your doorstep,” advises consumer trends expert Merilee Kern.

One of Kern’s personal favorites is Veggies Made Great, which offers easy, familyfriendly and delicious veggie-rich meals and snacks such as muffins, frittatas and veggie cakes. They can fill freezers and keep families healthy—even during stressful times.

Vegetables including carrots, zucchini and kale are the first and primary ingredients in any Veggies Made Great item, and all are free of gluten, soy, peanuts and dairy. Available in the freezer section, each is individually wrapped and can be quickly and easily heated in the oven or microwave. It’s an easy and tasty way to have veggiedriven nutrition on the menu every day.

You can find them at www.TheHealthfoodStore.com and locate retailers at www.VeggiesMadeGreat.com.

DID YOU KNOW?

Getting out and about is a vital component of many seniors’ daily lives, but it’s important that aging men and women recognize how much exercise is healthy for them. The Department of Health & Human Services notes that adults need a mix of physical activity to stay healthy.That mix should be a combination of moderate-intensity aerobic activities, which can include golfing, swimming and even gardening, and muscle strengthening activities like weightlifting that make the muscles work harder than usual.The DHHS recommends adults combine 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week with at least two days of muscle-strengthening activities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that these guidelines are safe for individuals who are 65 and older, generally fit and have no limiting health conditions. Individuals who do not fit that criteria should consult with their physicians before beginning a new exercise regimen, as it’s possible that they could be putting their health at considerable risk if they attempt to follow guidelines designed for people who are generally fit. It’s also important that healthy seniors avoid overdoing it in regard to exercise.Though the DHHS suggestions are the minimum recommendations,going too far beyond those guidelines without first consulting a physician could increase seniors’ risk for injury, illness or even death.

When your head chef is Irish you know why we sell out every year!

Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us!

Sunday, March 17th. Featuring 1/2 price cocktails at the bar (excluding bottles of wine and champagne) and our famous Boiled Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner! $25

Dine in or Take Out. Till sold out.

Dinner includes: Boiled corned beef, boiled potatoes, boiled carrots, boiled cabbage, dinner roll and specialty bread.

(Dinner not valid with promotional gi certificates.)

March Early Bird Dinners

Tuesday-Friday & Sunday 4-5pm. No Early Birds on Easter Sunday. ot valid with promotional gi certificates.)

Dinners include: Fresh garden salad, choice of potato unless pasta is specified, homemade roll, and specialty bread. $25 each

• Temple Bar Chicken w/asparagus, mushrooms, & whiskey cream sauce over fettuccine.

• Smothered Prime Rib with mushrooms, onions, and topped with provolone cheese.

• Haddock Florentine with spinach, tomatoes, and a parmesan cream sauce.

• Bacon Shrimp in cream sauce over pasta.

March To-Go Dinners Available every day in March

(Not valid with promotional gi certificates.) No to go dinners on Easter Sunday.

• $12 Prime Rib and provolone sandwich with potato wedges and soup of the day.

• $18 Deep Fried Shrimp with French fries and soup of the day.

• $20 10 ounce Prime Rib Dinner with baked potato and soup of the day.

• $25 Bourbon Cream Prime Rib Tips over mashed potatoes, roll, & soup of the day.

March Surf and Turf Special. Available every day in March, excluding Easter Sunday. (Not valid with promotional gi certificates.)

8 ounce Prime Rib and 4 Ounce Lobster Tail Dinner $35 Dinner includes fresh garden salad, choice of potato, garden salad, dinner roll, and specialty bread.

Every Friday in March $12 Fish Fry To Go. Beer battered Fish Fry, French Fries, and Homemade slaw.

Easter is right around the corner. Sunday March 31st. Opening at 1pm. on't forget to make your reservations. We will be serving our regular dinner menu along with a nightly chef special. Call 343-6972 to make your reservation.

Sun., March 10, 2024 • 2-5PM

Adults - $15.00

Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Scalloped Apples, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Deviled Eggs, Rolls, Desserts, Beverage

Grace Episcopal Church 9 Browns Avenue • Sco sville

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‘BREATHE

(NAPSI)—Healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic are in desperate need of creative solutions to the lack of personal protective gear and supplies that help block harmful airborne pathogens. But civic-minded companies can help.

For example, NasalGuard Airborne Particle Blocker, an electrostatic topical nasal gel that prevents airborne particles from entering the nose, created the “Breathe Easier Healthcare Workers Donation Program.”The firm offers free nasal gel to any healthcare professional who’d like to try it. Requests can be sent via www.NasalGuard.com.

“NasalGuard is drug-free and safe for children, the elderly, pregnant or nursing women, and those concerned about potential drug interactions with other medications,” says Kanika Wahi, a biomedical engineer and co-inventor of the micriofiltration technology. “As people take protective measures to help themselves during this time, NasalGuard is another tool in their arsenal of prevention. We at NasalGuard are proud to support the frontline healthcare workers as well as anyone else in need of preventative products.”

The company has long believed in giving back and has donated thousands of units of NasalGuard Airborne Particle Blocker nationally and internationally through a number of well-known charitable organizations.

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY WINTER ACTIVITIES

Sledding: Sledding may remind adults of their childhoods and turn kids’ snow days into fun afternoons they will never forget.Kids can seemingly ride their sleds and toboggans down snowy hills all day long, but even parents get a kick out of racing kids downhill or sharing a sled with their youngsters. While older kids can typically handle sleds on their own, parents should ride along with toddlers to prevent falls and handle steering duties. When sledding, keep a close eye for any signs that suggest kids might be getting too cold, such as shivering or clothes that aresoakedthrough.

PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

Cat Walking…

Beneficial or not?

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a neighbor who puts both of her cats on leashes and walks them through the neighborhood each day. Shouldn’t they be outside on their own, prowling and doing cat stuff? Sign me -- Concerned Cat Mom in Providence, Rhode Island

DEAR CONCERNED: As long as the cats aren’t distressed by the leash, I don’t see a problem.

Some cats are completely uninterested in exploring the world outside, and some are downright fearful of it. And that’s totally fine. Others, however, want to be outside every chance they get.

Letting cats wander outside puts them at risk of being struck by a car, attacked by wildlife or feral cats, or contracting an illness. Cats can be a menace to other creatures, so much so that there’s evidence they are impacting the bird population. Songbirds are already under threat from climate change and bird flu (which spreads just as easily among wild birds as it does on chicken farms), so adding another predator to the list is not a good thing.

Putting a cat on a leash (and in a harness, rather than a collar) is a great way to help them explore while keeping them safe. It’s also helpful when taking your cat on long car trips -- they can stretch their legs safely at rest stops.

For those who’d like to try walking their cat, buy a harness that fits your cat. Cats won’t like the harness at first; put it on and just let them get used to it while you hold the leash loosely. Make it a positive experience with lots of treats. Once they start exploring comfortably with the harness on, walk around with them, guiding them. Don’t tug on the leash or drag them. Pick them up if they won’t move, but always keep it positive.

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BUDGET-FRIENDLY LOCAL ACTIVITIES: Live music: Arenas and football stadiums are not the only places that showcase talented musicians. Music lovers with a passion for live music can visit local venues that cater to local musicians or even more established professionals who play small venues. Open mic nights at local bars can introduce music fans to new artists and/or styles of music, and can provide great opportunities to meet fellow music lovers in your area.

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YARD SALE TIPS

Have a nice display. First impressions can mean a lot. Buyers are more apt to visit neat, well-laid-out sales than those that are just a bunch of boxes that have to be dug through.

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e Livonia Joint Fire District is seeking proposals for weekly cleaning of the facility at 4213 South Livonia Rd., Livonia, NY 14487

Cleaning tasks consist of bathrooms, windows, garbages, vacuuming, mopping, etc.

Any questions please call (585) 346-2257.

Proposals can be sent to the district secretary at P.O. Box 210, Livonia, NY 14487 or emailed to dist-sec@livoniafiredept.org. No later than March 11th.

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Fred Beam Shares the Power of Passion, Perseverance, and the Transformative Potential of the Performing Arts

BY SUZIE WELLS

Fred Beam’s journey is a testament to resilience, passion, and breaking barriers. Born in Covington, Georgia, and raised in Tampa, Florida, Fred overcame obstacles surrounding his deafness and embraced his passion for the performing arts against the odds.

Attending the Tampa Oral School for the Deaf as early as three years old, when Fred transitioned to mainstream elementary and middle school classrooms without an interpreter in a time before the passage of the ADA Law, he faced significant challenges.

Despite these hurdles, Fred’s determination and support from his family propelled him forward. Fred’s parents, both educators, instilled in him the value of education. His mother, an elementary school teacher, and his father, a middle school music teacher, emphasized the importance of academic success. He graduated with top honors from King High School, 16th out of about 500 students.

Fred’s love for dance was ignited at the age of seven when he watched Michael Jackson perform on American Bandstand. Fred says he remembers mimicking Jackson’s moves and being inspired to dance. However, his mother discouraged the pursuit, believing academic achievements would lead to a better future, especially for someone who cannot hear. In his twenties, Fred says the music videos of the 1980s and ‘90s were a powerful influence on his life, and musical theater particularly attracted him.

When Fred attended the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) at the Rochester Institute of Technology to earn his AAS in Electronic Mechanical Technology, he had the opportunity to explore his love for dance and theater. He says teacher, Jerome Cushman encouraged Fred to explore the dance field, and “the rest was history.”

Upon graduating from the NTID, Fred established a local deaf dance company, Invisible Hands, Inc. with interpreter Debbie Drobney, but returned to his family in Florida to earn his bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering technology from Tampa Technical Institute, where he credits interpreters being provided by then for his success, and he proudly graduated as valedictorian.

From there, he headed to Washington DC to join the National Deaf Dance eater, and then founded the first all-male deaf dance company, e Wild Zappers, with Irvine Stewart and Warren “Wawa” Snipe. When Irvine graduated, Fred took the reins, running the company for over twenty years. He also took over as director of the National Deaf Dance eater. Fred says his favorite performance was when e Wild Zappers captivated audiences in Japan with their “Free Your Mind” routine and returned to perform in Japan consistently for over ten years.

In addition to his accomplishments in the performing arts, Fred taught math for over 30 years, so when Sunshine 2.0 sought an Outreach Coordinator with experience in the Arts as well as STEM, Fred was a perfect fit. In this role, he develops workshops and performances that incorporate the arts into the STEM world. He explains that his job is to entertain and educate school-aged students, college students, and the community. “STEAM is here to stay and encourage students to pursue [the fields] so that they can have a bright future,” he says.

Sunshine 2.0, established in 2016, a modern iteration of Sunshine Too, is a traveling performing arts program that promotes deaf awareness, social issues, and environmental advocacy, with an enhanced emphasis on the diversity of today’s ASL users and allies. It fosters inclusivity and understanding by showcasing the talents of deaf performers and incorporating sign language and captioning into its shows. Since its inception, this troupe has performed over 12,500 times for more than 1.3 million people worldwide.

Looking ahead, Fred is excited about upcoming shows and activities Sunshine 2.0 has planned, such as a workshop called Storytelling: Incorporating Arts in the STEM Classroom that presents educators and students with another way of learning. Fred loves the organization’s ASL Poetry/Storytelling with STEM content (find these music videos by searching Sunshine 2.0 on YouTube).

Fred’s overall advice to all people, deaf and hearing, educators, aspiring performers, and the general community, is: “Diversity wins, and deaf and hearing people can successfully interact and engage with one another. We all need to educate and inspire each other to make a community a better place. Positivity goes a long way!”

Fred Beam’s story is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and the transformative potential of the performing arts. Inspiring others, Fred continues to illuminate new paths for generations to come.

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COMMON INVESTMENT TERM TO KNOW

Mutual funds: Mutual funds are a popular way to invest. According to the investment experts at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, with a mutual fund, money is raised by an investment company and is then invested in a portfolio that includes stocks, bonds, options, commodities, or money market securities.

Did You Work With Michele Cagliostro?

If you are a former employee of the Aeolian Piano Company in East Rochester, NY between 1970 and 1985 please contact

Mr. Cagliostro’s attorney, Christopher Hersom, at: Belluck & Fox, LLP • 877-534-2503 (Toll Free Number)

Email: tcarini@belluckfox.com

Any information would be greatly appreciated. ank you.

Did You Work With Theodore J. Boccuzzi?

If you are a former employee of Eastman Kodak in Rochester, NY between 1979 and 1998 please contact

Mr. Boccuzzi’s attorney, Christopher Hersom, at: Belluck & Fox, LLP • 877-534-2503 (Toll Free Number)

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FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE U.S. AND CANADA

Data from the Small Business Administration indicates there were 33.2 million small businesses in operation in the United States as of 2022. Numbers are equally high in Canada, where the Government of Canada reports that, among the 1.21 million employer firms, 1.19 million are small businesses.

Leisure’s Restaurant NOW HIRING Line Cooks

$18-$22 per hour

25+ hours a week

3 years’ cooking experience

Apply in person

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Restaurant & Banquet Facility

6001 Big Tree Rd. Lakeville

ADVICE FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER CHANGE

Get new skills. Learn which skills you have that are transferrable to a new career and which ones you may need to acquire. Take a courseortwoorsignupfortraining seminars. Don’t immediately assume you need to return to school before investigating other, less costly avenues.

Help Wanted FARM HANDS

for cash crop farm Part-time • Full-time Experience needed.

Apply in Person:

4747 B Clover St. Honeoye Falls, NY 585-509-0258

A new year often sparks change. Many people aspire to change jobs at the dawn of a new year, and such changes are more frequent than one might think.

York Central School VACANCIES

• Chemistry Teacher 7-12

• K-12 Music Vocal Teacher (6-12 vocal instruction)

• K-5 Reading Teacher: LTS (March – June 2024)

Continual Recruitment - Substitutes:

• Teachers (Certified and Uncertified)

• Aides/TAs

• RNs/LPNs

• Bus Drivers

All interviews begin upon receipt of application. Additional information and application available: www.yorkcsd.org

Entry Level Technicians/Detailer/Bus Prep Tech

Come for a job…. Stay for a career

Matthews Buses, Inc., New York’s largest omas Built Bus dealer has immediate full-time openings for entry level technicians, detailers, paint & body technicians, and a Bus Prep Tech at our Avon and Syracuse locations. Successful candidates must possess:

• Experience with lettering and/or graphics installation is a plus.

• Proficiency in the cleaning/detailing of automobiles, vans, and buses.

• Fabrication Skills.

• Must have own tools or at least the basics to perform the job.

• Work independently and with a “team.”

• Clean Driving Record.

• Will train the right individual.

Matthews Buses offers excellent pay and a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K program with generous company match, paid holidays, and earned paid time off along with sick time.

Qualified candidates should apply to: Michelle McKernon mmckernon@matthewsgroupinc.com

RELOCATING FOR A NEW JOB

Emphasize organization. Much of the stress associated with relocating can be traced to the logistics of uprooting oneself and one’s family. Men and women who are unaccustomed to making lists may want to start, as doing so can help keep track of all the tasks that need to be completed before hitting the road. Various unique tasks, from canceling utilities to changing insurance policies, must be completed before moving, and it’s easy to lose track of what’s been done and what hasn’t. Maintaining a to-do list and checking off tasks as they’re completed can simplify the relocation process.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT is accepting applications for Automotive Mechanic

2024 Rate of Pay $27.43-$33.06 Motor Equipment Operator I

2024 Rate of Pay $23.00-$27.50 Automotive Parts Clerk

2024 Rate of Pay $23.00-$27.50

Job description, minimum qualifications and Livingston County Application for Employment available at www.livingstoncounty.us and are to be submitted to: Livingston County Human Resources, Room 206, Livingston County Government Center, 6 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454

Questions may be directed to: Jason Wolfanger, Highway Superintendent, 585-243-6701. Livingston County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Summer Positions Available

Town of Avon Recreation Dept.

is accepting applications for the following part-time positions:

Recreation Director - 6 wk. part-time position, mornings, must have experience planning and conducting recreation activities, managing people and First-Aid and CPR training.

Sports Instructor - 6 wk. part-time position, mornings, must have experience planning and conducting recreation activities.

Arts & Crafts Instructor - 6 wk. part-time position, mornings, must have experience planning and conducting art activities for school aged children.

Recreation Counselors - 6 wk. part-time position, mornings, experience working with children.

All past employees will receive an application via e-mail. Applications are available on the Town of Avon website: www.avon-ny.org/tsvcs_rec.html

All applications must be returned by March 22nd, 2024 at 4pm to the Town Office, 23 Genesee St. or e-mailed to: recreation@avon-ny.org

Questions e-mail: recreation@avon-ny.org

All applicants must be 15 by September 1st, 2024 and have valid working papers.

Class A & Class B Drivers Wanted

Local and Transport. Dedicated runs available. Full or Part-time. Home Daily, Plus Benefits

Also availableEvening deliveries and milk pick up • 3-4 hours Call 585-591-1624

WORKING PARENTS CAN CREATE BETTER WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Unplug when you get home. Perhaps the simplest and most effective way for parents to regain a healthy work-life balance is to unplug their devices. Employing “Do not disturb” settings on smartphones and turning off tablets can ensure parents don’t spend their time at home working but connecting with their families.

Maintenance

Mechanic I:

Brighton Central Schools. Full-time, 12-month position (7:00am-3:30pm, M-F).

Includes health, dental and retirement benefits. $18.53 per hour (Negotiable based on experience).

Visit our website at www.bcsd.org under Job Opportunities to apply and to view additional position details.

Dental Assistant

Full-Time,Mon.- urs.

$17-$24/hr based on experience

Contact Dr. Schweichler in Caledonia

via Phone: 585-538-2130, Email:

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Looking for Crew Leaders and Crew Members

in all of our expanding divisions

Lawn Mowing • Hardscape • Planting

Lawn Care • Pesticide Rep.

We are hiring to meet the needs of current and prospective clients.

• Must have valid NYS Driver’s License

• CDL, NCMA, ICPI Certification helpful Compensation package is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Apply online at bubbaslandscape.net or email resume to: info@bubbaslandscape.net

585-768-6578

ROAD SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Matthews Buses, Inc. has an opening for a Road Service Technician in the Southern Tier area. We are seeking a motivated individual who can work independently and possesses the following experience:

• Valid NYS Driver’s License/CDL a plus

• Strong knowledge of electrical trouble shooting and multi-plex diagnosis

• Experience with Cummins, Detroit and Freightliner preferred

• Experience with NYS DOT inspection regulation

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience preferred in automotive or medium truck repair

Matthews Buses offers company paid training for Cummins, Detroit and Freightliner. Excellent pay and a full benefits package including health, dental, 401k program with generous company match, holidays, and paid time off.

Qualified candidates should apply to:

Michelle McKernon mmckernon@matthewsgroupinc.com

COME FOR A JOB... STAY FOR A CAREER! Body & Paint Technicians

Matthews Buses, Inc. has an opening for a Body & Paint Technician at both our Avon and Syracuse locations. We are seeking a motivated individual who can work independently and possesses the following experience:

• 3 Years’ Experience

• Fabrication Skills

• Must have own tools

• Clean Driving Record

Matthews Buses offers excellent pay and a full benefits package including health, dental, 401k program with generous company match, holidays, and paid time off.

Qualified candidates should apply to:

Michelle McKernon mmckernon@matthewsgroupinc.com

Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District is

hiring

Secretary to the Lima Primary Principal (Office Clerk II)

District Office Receptionist (Office Clerk II)

Hours and pay vary by position.

NYS Pension and benefit eligible positions available.

To apply, visit: www.work4hfl.org

WANTED

SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD

for the 2024/2025 school year in the Village of Avon

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, ability to work independently, and ensure the safety of school age children. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Resumes must be received at:

e Avon Village Hall 74 Genesee Street • Avon, NY by March 22, 2024

Heather Randall Village Clerk

HOW BUSINESSES CAN EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR EMPLOYEES

Offer non-monetary perks. Many employers show their appreciation through raises or monetary gifts but the funds may not be there in tight economic times. That doesn’t mean there aren’t other perks to explore. For example, reward work done well or special company milestones with a reserved parking spot close to the door,an extra paid day off of work of the employee’s choosing, or early dismissal.

Naples Central School District is seeking to fill the following positions:

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL:

The Naples Central School District is seeking a dynamic educational leader that will assist the NCS school community in its mission to "Challenge and support all students to develop their diverse talents and abilities in a safe environment with rigorous opportunities. Students will graduate with the skills and confidence needed to excel in their chosen pursuits.”

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as an exemplary teacher along with leadership experiences that have successfully improved both academic and social/emotional outcomes for students.

Qualifications:

• NYS Administrative Certification SBL/SDL or SAS/SDA required.

• Successful teaching/leadership experience at the UPK-6 grade level. Administrative experience preferable, though not required for application.

• Start Date: July 1, 2024

Two PROBATIONARY Teacher positions

High School VOCAL MUSIC Teacher: 1.0 FTE, NYS Music Certification Required.

High School SOCIAL STUDIES Teacher: 1.0 FTE, NYS Social Studies 7-12 Certification Required

Start Date: August 28, 2024

One TUTOR

Tutoring a homebound student, three hours/day, in all content areas. NYS Students with Disabilities 7-12 or Special Education Certification Required.

Start Date: August 28, 2024

Application Procedure:

Please submit your letter of interest; resume; copies of NYS certification; transcripts and letters of reference; and completed application form online at http://naplescsd.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities

Application Deadline: March 29, 2024. Completed application packages will be evaluated and candidates contacted for interviews. EOE.

NETWORKING STRATEGIES FOR THE DIGITAL AGE

Get out of the house. Digital age networking is not limited to digital connections. Meetup.com encourages like-minded men and women to get together with real people in real life, using the internet to facilitate such connections. Men and women who sign up can use Meetup.com to connect with local professionals in their industries, attend industryspecific events and even establish their own meetup groups. A medium such as Meetup.com is great for individuals of all ages, but it might be especially valuable to established professionals looking to combine digital age networking with the more traditional networking they’re accustomed to.

Food Service Helpers

Brighton Central Schools

Recruiting for part-time and on-call substitute positions ($16.75 per hour). Follows the student school schedule.

Visit our website at www.bcsd.org under Job Opportunities to apply and to view additional position details.

Tues., March 5, 2024

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