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V unte s NEEDED

• Finger Lakes Adult Hockey Tournament for JDRF: Looking for volunteers to run the score clock and keep the score sheet. Work 2 games as a pair and each game takes 50 minutes. Games are played at Bill Grays Iceplex, April 28 - 30. All proceeds goes to JDRF.

Estate Sale At The Chapel

April

Preowned Items Can Be Good For The Environment

Scan local advertisements: Church bulletins, newspaper classified ads and online bullet boards typically boast a number of items for sale, many of which are being sold at a fraction of the cost of new items. Before embarking on shopping trips, check these advertisements to see if there are any preowned items that meet your needs.

In addition, there are a number of social media groups that enable members to advertise their items for sale. Others are encouraged to inquire about the sales and make their own offers. Though it might take some effort, it is possible to get brand-name used merchandise for less.

REIS FARMS AUCTION REMINDER!

SAT., APRIL 8 @ 10:00 A.M.

2325 LAKE ROAD, STATE RTE. 19 (NORTH OF BROCKPORT) HAMLIN, NEW YORK (www.pirrunginc.com)

Selling: NH TC40D MFWD; Ford TW 35 Series II; Ford 7700; 5600; 5600 Industrial; 5000; JCB Fast trac; etc.! JD 644E payloader; Rockhound log grapple for a 644E; Dynali telehandler; Stone 2T vibrating roller; Clark 8000 lb. forkli ; Case Drott 50 excavator; Brand new JET 15 in. planer and 18 in. band saw; etc.! JD 9750 STS and 9500 4WD combines; 693 (6-30) corn head; 635 hydro ex head; 925 (25 .) ex head; 653A bean head; Wind system for a 25 . head; 61 . x 10 in. augers; Combine crawler tracks; etc.! Brand new Soil Max “Gold Digger” tile plow with 6 in. and 4 in. sleeves; Krause 11 shank “Dominator”; Krause 7300 (32 .) disk; Sun ower 5034 (30 .) eld cultivator; Kuhn/Krause 4400 (36 .) packer; CIH (32 .) soil conditioner; Wilrich 12 row crop cultivator; Navigator guidance tool; etc.! GVM transpreader (8 ton); Wilmar UT57 fert. tender with auger; Ag System 16 row nitrogen applicator; JD HX15 (15 .) batwing mower; etc.! Kerian 4 lane 30 in. speed sizer; 60 . 3 pt. veg. conveyor; Tew 24 in. brusher/washer line; etc.! 1994 Ford L8000 diesel, 22 . at deck; 1987 Ford 8000 tri-axle diesel with 18 . gravel box dump; 1977 Ford L9000 tri-axle diesel 21 . box, 102 in., 5 . sides, coal chute and swing gate!

See full detailed listing, terms and picture gallery: www.pirrunginc.com

PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC.

Phone 585-728-2520 Fax 585-728-3378

Email: PirrungAuctioneers@frontier.com

Website: www.pirrunginc.com

• Hospeace House In Naples: Serving Naples and surrounding communities in a two bedroom comfort care home. Donate to e Wild ower Challenge to defray operation costs and volunteer for resident care, cleaning, cooking and shopping. Visit Hospeacehouse.org or call 585-374-2090

• House of John: e House of John is a 2-bedroom Comfort Care Home located in Cli on Springs. We provide end-of-life care to those unable to be cared for at home at no cost to the resident. We are looking for caring, reliable people willing to share 4-8 hrs. a month to assist with resident care. No caregiving experience required. All training is provided free of charge. If interested, please call or email the House at 315-462-5646 or house@houseo ohn.org

• Perinton Ambulance: Seeking volunteers for general o ce/administrative work as well as building & grounds. Hours and tasks vary based on ability and availability. Email volunteer@pvac.org

• Catholic Charities of Bu alo: e Home Visitation Program needs Friendly Home Visitors, age 21+ to volunteer one hour each week through in person visits or calls to a 60+ older adult in Genesee County who is living independently and has expressed feelings of loneliness. You can be the bright spot in their week by providing a smile and laughter that brings increased socialization and a feeling of community connection. Call Lisa Wittmeyer at 716-341-6751 to learn more about volunteering with us.

• Light Hill, of Canandaigua Comfort Care Home Inc.: A two-bed end of life care home. We are always seeking volunteers for hands-on care, home & garden maintenance, light housekeeping and/or fundraising support! Contact us today or ll out an application on our website at lighthillhome. org. We would be so honored to add YOU to our extended family! Email us at mk@lighthillhome.org or call 585-393-1311.

• Charlotte House Comfort Care: Resident care help needed. We would love to bring new volunteers into our family. It is a rewarding experience and a great way to spend time with friends or make new friends. Email charlottehouseinc.@gmail.com

• Webster Comfort Care Home: We use volunteers to handle every aspect of resident care. We are a two person home for the terminally ill and we rely on community volunteers to o er round the clock care to our residents. We are also looking for volunteers with graphic skills, writing skills and strong social media skills. Email VolunteerCoord@ webstercomfortcare.org

• Genesee County 4-H Program, 4-H Teen Club Leader: Coordinate monthly meetings and projects for youth age 13-18. Call 585-343-3040 or email genesee4h@cornell.edu

• Serenity House of Victor: A two-bed comfort care home serving residents with end-of-life care. Serenity House needs volunteers to share their time & talent through providing resident care, building & grounds maintenance, or fundraising support. Come join our team! Share your most valuable gi – yourself ! Please contact the Director at serenityhousevictor@gmail.com or call 585-729-7617.

• PAX - Program of Academic Exchange: Seeking host families for the 2022-2023 academic year (or “welcome families” for 6-8 weeks). Share YOUR America with an exchange student. Contact me with questions at emilypelkowski@gmail.com or 315-576-2326.

• Geneseo Groveland Emergency Food Pantry: Needs your help! Email ggefoodpantry@gmail.com

Dog’s Driveway Poop Is a Bone of Contention for Neighbors

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My nextdoor neighbor shares a driveway with me. We get along ne, organizing our cars so no one is blocked in. However, every morning she walks her dog up the side of the driveway and doesn’t pick up a er it. I’ve asked her to do so, but she said that since it’s her side of the driveway she has the right to let him poop there. What can I do to solve this? -- Stunk Out in Bradenton, Florida

DEAR STUNK: Neighbor disputes over dog droppings are always a bit nerve-wracking, especially when the o ending neighbor asserts their right to leave a mess.

Check your neighborhood homeowners association rules to see if this issue is addressed. If you don’t live in an area with an HOA, check out your city or county’s website to nd out if there are any restrictions for this sort of behavior, and if it’s possible to le a complaint.

Even though your neighbor is keeping the dog on her side of the driveway, it’s shared property. Further, dog poop le lying around, even on the edge of the driveway, is a health hazard. Not to mention how ick it is for anyone who parks on that side and accidentally steps out onto one of those “gi s.”

No matter what, don’t lose your cool. Stay civil toward your neighbor. Keep asking her to pick up a er the dog, and note down the date and time of each interaction and each time poop is le behind. Take pictures with your phone as well. If the issue can’t be resolved by politely asking, you’ll need to le a complaint with the HOA or your municipality, and may have to provide evidence (notes and pictures, not the actual poo) to back up your complaint.

Readers, have you dealt with this problem? Tell us about it at ask@ pawscorner.com.

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By Fifi Rodriguez

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BRAIN-HEALTHY HABITS TO EMBRACE

Cognitive decline is a condition that is often associated with aging, but even middle-aged people can experience memory loss or cognition issues.

The Alzheimer’s Association says that more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. By 2050, that number could rise to as high as 16 million people. More than 747,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, says the Canadian Alzheimer’s Association.

Although there is no definitive way to prevent dementia, living a long, vibrant life may be possible by encouraging some healthy habits for the brain. It is never too late or too early to begin health and lifestyle changes.

Exercise: Becoming more active can improve brain volume, reduce risk for dementia and improve thinking and memory skills. The journal Neurology found that older people who vigorously exercise performed better on cognitive tests than others of the same age, placing them at the equivalent of 10 years younger. Increased blood flow that occurs with physical activity may help generate new neurons in the hippocampus, an area of the brain involved with learning and memory.

The Harvard Medical School says aerobic exercise may help improve brain tissue by improving blood flow and reducing the chances of injury to the brain from cholesterol buildup in blood vessels.

Quit smoking: The Alzheimer’s Association indicates that evidence shows smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline. Smoking can impair blood flow to the brain and cause small strokes that may damage blood vessels.

Eat healthy foods: Foods that are good for the heart and blood vessels also are good for the brain. These include fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish-based proteins, unsaturated fats, and foods containing omega-3 fatty acids. Neurologists state that, while research on diet and cognitive function is limited, diets, such as Mediterranean and Mediterranean-DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), may contribute to a lower risk of cognitive issues.

Consume caffeine: Caffeine may help boost memory performance and brain health. A Journal of Nutrition study found people ages 70 and older who consumed more caffeine scored better on tests of mental function than those who consumed less caffeine. Caffeine may help improve attention span, cognitive function and feelings of well-being. Information from Psychology Today also indicates caffeine may help in the storage of dopamine, which can reduce feelings of depression and anxiety. In addition, compounds in cocoa and coffee beans may improve vascular health and help repair cellular damage due to high antioxidant levels.

Work the brain: Engaging in mentally stimulating activities can create new brain connections and more backup circuits, states Dr. Joel Salinas, a neurologist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. Working the brain through puzzles, reading and participating in social situations can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a molecule essential for repairing brain cells and creating connections between them.

A good way to combine these lifestyle factors is to take an exercise class with friends, mixing the social, stimulation and exercise recommendations together.

Cognitive decline can come with aging, but through healthy habits, people can reduce their risk of memory loss and dementia.