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Historians believe the parade was instituted by European immigrants who made up the majority of employees at the retail giant Macy’s. In the 1920s, employees who were now proud Americans wantedtocelebratewithtraditions that were similar to traditions in Europe. This included a parade down the streets. Animals were borrowed from the Central Park Zoo, bands played and marchers woredifferentcostumes.
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In 1927,concern for children lining the parade route led parade officials to replace live animals with the signature helium balloons people now know and love. A dragon and Felix the Cat were some of the first balloons. The festivities continued to grow during the 1930s, when Santa was added to the parade’s growing list of participants. 1933 was the only year that Santa led the parade rather thanclosedit.
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It’s easy to visualize who gets what gift when each recipient has his or her own special wrapping paper. This is also a handy idea when wrapping gifts from Santa, as it will differentiate the Santa gifts from the ones being given by Mom and Dad.
Cookies are a popular treat. anks to their flavor, portability and relatively short preparation and cooking times, cookies are a smart choice when bringing dessert to a holiday gathering. is recipe for “Flourless Chocolate Cookies” from Danielle Rye’s “Live Well Bake Cookies: 75 Classic Cookie Recipes for Every Occasion” (Rock Point) offers the added benefit of being flourless. at means that even those with gluten allergies or intolerances can indulge.
Makes 24 to 36 cookies
3 cups powdered sugar
3/4 natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 large egg, at room temperature
11/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, si the powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder together, then whisk in the instant espresso powder (if using) and salt until well combined. Set aside.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave a little room between each one.
Bake for 11 to 14 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies are set. Remove from the oven, and allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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THINK LOCAL, especially at this gi ing time of year. Make it a Merry Christmas for all of us because, ‘it matters!’
businesses was more important than getting the best deals. That may be due to the feeling of helping out a fellow neighbor.
Shopping at small businesses keeps those establishments afloat, along with their employees. Small businesses are the largest employers in the United States. That’s also true in Canada, where 68.8 percent of the total labor force works for a small business. A person may never know when he or she - or a relative - will need a job. Keeping small businesses viable provides a strong job market for locals.
The Small Business Administration says $48 out of every $100 spent at a small business stays in the community. Spend the same $100 at a national retailer and only $14 stays.
National retailers and other businesses follow a global business model that may not allow for much customization, but small businesses can provide products or services that relate directly to the needs of the communities they serve. These same small businesses may also be more inclined to work with local vendors and start-ups than national companies that have global supply chains.
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Did you know?
National French Toast Day falls on the day of Thanksgiving. It’s the perfect time to make some French toast and sit and watch the Thanksgiving Day parade with your family before the festivities begin!
Here’s the first thing you need to know
The French do not call this French toast. It’s called “pain perdu,” or “lost bread,” because you can literally use stale bread to make it.
Most experts agree that Fren toast dates back to ancient Rome.
A similar recipe can be found in the book of Apicius from the 5th century BC. The Romans dipped slices of bread in milk (and sometimes eggs) before frying them, and called it “Pan Dulcis.”
Cut down on bread. Bread can be both delicious and filling. But bread is often full of empty calories, particularly if you’re eating refined, white breads. Opt for less bread in stuffing recipes and incorporate more celery, raisins, cranberries, and apples to give bulk to the stuffing. Choose wholegrain rolls and crackers to complement the main course.
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an active, 5-foot-2-inch, 125-pound, 72-year-old Caucasian woman without a history of known osteoporotic risk factors, other than demographic ones. I exercise daily, eat calcium through food, take 2,000 units of vitamin D, and follow a Mediterranean-style diet.
My last dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan showed a T-score in my spine of -3.3 and a T-score in my hip of -2.7. My Z-scores were 0, and my FRAX score showed a 15.4% overall risk of fracture, with a 4.4% risk of a hip fracture in the next 10 years. Overall, my bone density went down 6.5% for my spine and 5% for my hip, compared to three years earlier.
My primary care physician has recommended starting bisphosphonates. My preference would be to postpone medication for at least a year, while I work with a dietician and a physical therapist to refine my exercise program and try to build bone more effectively. But I also don’t want to take foolish chances with a spine or hip fracture.
At my request, I received a referral to a specialist, but I cannot see her for four months.
How accurate are the results of a DXA scan? I have scoliosis from my childhood; could it affect the accuracy of the test results? Would any other imaging, blood or urine tests be appropriate to provide additional information or indicate if there are other causes of bone loss, besides age and gender?
ANSWER: The most important number here is the FRAX score, which combines your clinical risk (age, gender, height and weight, ethnicity, steroid use, smoking, previous fractures, alcohol use, etc.) and your bone density results from your DXA scan to provide an estimate of the overall fracture risk. It also provides an estimate of the most dangerous type of fractures: hip fractures. It’s freely available at frax.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx.
Your results are above the recommended threshold for medication, which is either a total-fracture risk of 20% or a hipfracture risk of 3%. Among the different options, most experts would choose a bisphosphonate drug like alendronate, based on decades of experience and strong data. However, a very low T-score (worse than -3) makes some experts choose a different type of agent -- a PTH analogue like teriparatide. Your scores have dropped a lot quickly, so I definitely recommend treatment.
I do understand why you are hesitant. These drugs can cause more harm than good when they are not used correctly, and many of my patients are concerned after reading others’ experiences. But when used properly, generally for three to five years, they are very good at preventing fractures.
Scoliosis can affect the accuracy of DXA tests, but the tests usually underestimate the severity of osteoporosis in people with scoliosis. Furthermore, the fact that both your hip and spine have osteoporosis makes the diagnosis pretty certain. A Z-score of 0 means your bone density is at a level that is expected for your age and sex. This means that a secondary cause is unlikely; however, the T-score still indicates osteoporosis. Four months may seem like a long time, but it’s entirely reasonable to wait on deciding the optimal medication until you see the expert. She is likely to do additional testing and give you more personalized information.
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Sinuses are bony, hollow, air-filled cavities inside the face and skull. They are located in the low-center of the forehead, behind the eyes and in bones behind the nose. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center says the sinuses lighten the skull and produce a mucus that moisturizes the inside of the nose. Unfortunately, when colds or the flu strike, sinuses may become one of the first spots affected by these illnesses.
When the sinuses are working properly, mucus will drain into the nasal passages or out the back of the throat. Most of this drainage goes unnoticed. However, the American Sinus Institute says that factors such as allergies, illness, weather changes, dehydration, and dry air can make the sinus mucus thicker and drainage more difficult. This is when problems like infection, stuffiness or throat irritation may occur.
In order to combat sinus congestion and drainage concerns, people may try certain strategies that include flushing the sinuses and thinning the mucus. It is imperative to use safe flushing methods to keep the sinuses healthy.
Neti pots are among the more popular methods to flushing sinuses. These small teapot-like devices with elongated snouts have become a fixture in many medicine cabinets. Because they are drug-free alternatives, they can be handy for those worried about antihistamines making them drowsy or reacting with other drugs. Neti pots and other nasal irrigation systems use saline to moisten and clear out nasal passages to promote drainage of sinus cavities. However, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, using these devices improperly can increase one’s risk of infection. CBS News says that neti pots have even been linked to the deadly Naegleria fowleri, which is otherwise known as the “braineating” amoeba.
The key to preventing infection is to only use previously boiled, sterile or distilled water to irrigate. Tap water is not adequately filtered, says the FDA, and may contain low levels of organisms that can stay alive in nasal passages and potentially cause serious infections.
Those who are concerned about nasal irrigation safety may be wise to skip neti pots and use pre-packaged, sterile saline solutions that are bottled for the purpose of alleviating congestion. However, when prepared water is used in a clean neti pot or other device, these methods can be perfectly safe.
Sinuses can get clogged for many reasons. To free up breathing, people are urged to consult their physicians to learn more about how to safely irrigate their nasal passages.
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* Need a quick batch of cookies? Keep a box mix of cake on hand. Instead of the listed ingredients, add two eggs and a half-cup of oil to the mix. Mix and shape, then bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. ey are really good, and you can get pretty creative.
* Inexpensive gi idea: A cute holiday coffee mug with a bar of chocolate, a packet of hot cocoa or instant coffee, a peppermint stick and a holiday pick. Place inside a gallon-size zipper-top bag, tie with a ribbon, then trim off the zipper-top, leaving just the plastic. Looks nice.
* Instead of going out and buying extra items to have on hand for guests, just borrow from your neighbors. Extra towels, place settings, silverware, kitchen appliances: It’s a pretty good bet that someone on your street has it for you to borrow. If you don’t know your neighbors well enough to ask, maybe you should start planning a get-to-knowyou party right now.
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The great secret that all old people share is that you really haven’t changed in seventy or eighty years. Your body changes, but you don’t change at all. And that, of course, causes great confusion.
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Lately, I’ve come close to hitting e-bike riders riding on the wrong side of the road, in the dark, without lights and going way too fast. Bikes in their purest form are designed to help the rider get an assist going up hills. Some e-bikes are nothing more than simple motorcycles going way too fast and, in this case, riding on the wrong side of the road. You are a danger to yourself and others.
Thank you to the gentleman who stopped November 14 on Summers Street, Livonia to check on my welfare. I had just given blood and felt faint which prompted me to sit down on the ground. His kindness and concern warmed my heart and reminded why I love small town people. A simple act of kindness changes everything!
Around this time of year there is a craft project often done with young kids to make reindeer food. This mix of seed, grains and glitter is sprinkled outside to feed Santa’s reindeer. It is mostly eaten by birds and other wild animals. Adding glitter to this food endangers the life of animals. The chemicals in glitter can damage immune and reproductive systems. Also, most glitter is made from PET plastic. It can break down and release chemicals that disrupt animal hormones. When making reindeer food, please leave out this toxic ingredient and make a product that is safe for all. Your kids won’t miss the glitter and you’ll be helping out wildlife.
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October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came,— The Ashes, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The sunshine spread a carpet, And every thing was grand; Miss Weather led the dancing; Professor Wind, the band.... The sight was like a rainbow New-fallen from the sky....
~George Cooper (1840–1927), “October’s Party,” c.1887
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* On Nov. 25, 1990, after a howling wind and rainstorm on Thanksgiving Day, Washington state’s historic floating Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge slowly breaks apart and sinks to the bottom of Lake Washington. News crews captured the whole thing on camera.
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Ellen Adams‚ a former U.S. Air Force officer turned personal chef and culinary instructor‚ cra s more than meals; she creates connections and inspires healthy change. Best known for her commitment to fresh, preservative-free cooking, Ellen’s career path is as rich and diverse as the recipes she teaches.
Ellen grew up in Littleton, NH, as the youngest of six children. Reflecting on her childhood, she recalls, “No one takes six kids out to eat, so my mother cooked everything we ate – treats, snacks, meals. She was good at it, too. I knew what good cooking was.” Watching her mother gave her knowledge of the basics and an appreciation for home-cooked meals, but Ellen didn’t envision culinary arts as a career until later in life.
Instead, she embarked on a 20-year career in the U.S. Air Force, where she worked in government contracting, purchasing everything from military boots to dog food to equipment for the Iraqi army. Her service took her across the globe, from e Netherlands and Germany to nine U.S. states and even a deployment to Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
When Ellen retired, she saw a flyer for cooking classes at a Colorado community college. It inspired her. “I really wanted to take the international cooking class,” she said, but she had to start with the basics. Using her GI Bill, Ellen earned her culinary degree at 42, finishing her degree with two night classes at MCC, and began cooking professionally, preparing meals in clients’ homes.
challengeslikePTSDormedicalissuesmanyoftheveteransexperience. By learning new skills, veterans build connections and gain tools to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
e program, supported by produce grown on the Equicenter’s three-acre garden, focuses on seasonal, health-conscious recipes. “ e gardener tells me what’s coming out of the garden, and I create the menu around that,” Ellen says. Recent classes featured dishes like roasted beef and carrots with tahini sauce and sweet potatoes with craisins and almonds. Veterans leave not only with new skills but also with fresh produce to share with their families.
Ellen’s culinary journey took her to the Food Network’s Chopped in 2015, though she says that experience was “awful” and “one of the three most stressful days of [her] life” (the others were when she deployed to Iraq and when her husband was in the Pentagon on 9/11). More a directed reality show than a cooking show, she says the cooking part was real, testing contestants’ mettle in the kitchen, but the drama was fabricated (bickering was encouraged and she wondered, ‘Why would I have a problem with my competitor? I just met him five minutes ago and he seems fine.’ As the Air Force retiree up against the young mother or the young man with PTSD on the show, she said, “ ere was no chance they’d give me the $10,000.”
However, the appearance on the show had a silver lining: A Las Vegas viewer, inspired by Ellen’s story (wanting to use the $10k prize to open a veterans cooking school in Rochester), donated $10,000 to kickstart her veterans cooking program at the Equicenter. Ellen says that benefactor continues to come to Mendon every year to cook with the veterans and continues to financially support the program. So, Ellen insists, “I did win” Chopped a er all.
Cooking with Heroes is a free bi-weekly program helping veterans reconnect through healthy cooking, camaraderie, and homemade meals. Small classes provide comfort and support, addressing
She loves teaching, especially sharing little things people may not know, such as why we always cook potatoes starting in cold water (so they don’t start cooking from the outside first, as would happen if the water was already boiling). She says, “ ere’s always a little acorn of information someone doesn’t know.”
Ellen’s passion for international flavors is rooted in her time overseas and her extensive travels. She spent three months in Italy, learning techniques from Michelin-starred chefs. Italian food is always a hit, she says, and she loves making tiramisu and Godiva chocolate crème brûlée.
Ellen raves about the Rochester area’s generosity. ough the nearest military base is at Fort Drum to the northeast or Fort Niagara to the west, Rochester’s support for veteran populations is amazing, and she’s proud to lend her expertise in this Cooking with Heroes program.
To learn more about this or other programs for Veterans, visit www.equicenterny.org.
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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
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.
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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.
PENFIELDPUBLICLIBRARY:
ThePearlzBandConcert:Saturday, November23|1:30PM|foradults |registrationrequired
East Rochester Public Library
317 Main St., E. Rochester, NY (585) 586-8302
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Mon. 9am-7pm; Tues.-Thurs. 9am-6pm; Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat 10am-2pm; Sun. Closed. (ERPL Book Nook:
open Mon., Wed. & Sat. 10am-1pm Fairport Public Library
1 Fairport Village Landing, Fairport (585) 223-9091
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Penfield Public Library
1985 Baird Rd., Penfield (585) 340-8720
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Mon.-Thurs. 9:30am-8:30pm; Fri. 9:30am-6pm; Sat.10am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm Pittsford Community Library
24 State St., Pittsford (585) 248-6275
Mon.- Thurs. 9am-9pm; Fri. 9am-6pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm Webster Public Library 980 Ridge Rd., Webster (585) 872-7075 www.websterlibrary.org
Here’s what’s happening at your local library…
K-4CraftyFunDay:Monday, November25|4:15PM|forkids| registrationrequired
LEGOLab:Tuesday,November26| 11AM|forkids|registration required
BabyStoryTime:Tuesdays|11:30 AM|forkids|registrationrequired PreschoolCrafts:Wednesdays| 11:30AM|forkids|registration required
TerrificToddlers:Tuesdaysor Wednesdays,9:40AM|orFridays, 11:00AM|Sept.11-Dec.13|for kids|registrationrequired
PreschoolStoryTime:Mondaysor Thursdays,Sept.12-Dec.13|for kids|registrationrequired
WeeWalkersPlayTime:Fridays| 9:45AM|forkids|noregistration required
DigitalLiteracy:Tuesdays,10AM-1 PM|Saturdays,10AM-Noon|for adults|registrationrequired
WEBSTERPUBLICLIBRARY: BarnQuiltswithMarieWarda MarieWarda,from11thHourBarn Quilts,willintroduceustoher latestfascination:Barnquilts.This eventwillbeheldinWebsterPublic Library’sCommunityRoomon Wednesday,December11from 6:30-7:30pm.Thiseventis gearedtowardsadults(ages18+). Pleaseregisteronlineat websterlibrary.orgorcall 585-872-7075.
Let’sputtheThanksbackin Thanksgiving- Allareinvitedto joinusatour10:00AM ThanksgivingDayserviceatFirst ChurchofChrist,Scientist,1104 MainSt.,EastRochester.TheservicewillincludeBibleReadingsand Musicappropriatefortheoccasion alongwithpersonalexpressionsof gratitude.EnrichyourThanksgiving Daywithmorethanfoodandfootballwithawonderfulopportunity tofocusontheblessingsyouhave received.Comeandrejoice!
Mon.-Thur. 9am-8pm; Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. Closed HolidayMarket toBenefitthe SenecaParkZooAmericanAssociationofZookeepersChapter-Finishyourholidayshoppingwith30 uniquevendors.Takeachanceon ourbagraffle.Eventwillbenefit theSenecaParkZooAssociationof ZookeepersChapter.Held December8,10-4pmattheDeland HouseonMain,1E.ChurchStreet, Fairport.https://www.facebook. com/share/UvWBGttN4Y9yyEYr/
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ChrisWilsonConcertatSouth PerintonUMC- Chrisreturnsto SouthPerintonUnitedMethodist Churchat7PMSundayDecember 1forourChristmasSongsofFaith Concert.Thisconcertisfreetoall, butdonationsofnonperishable fooditemswillbeappreciatedfor ourcommunityfoodpantryand anymoneydonationswillbeused tosupportfamiliesinneedat Christmastime.HeldattheSouth PerintonUMC,291Wilkinson Road,Fairport.
SouthPerintonHolidayCookie Sale- TheannualSouthPerinton UnitedMethodistChurchHoliday CookiesalewillbeheldSaturday, December7,2024from9AMuntil 11AMorgone.Doorsopenat8 AMforwaitinginside.Priceis$12 perpound.Wearelocatedat291 WilkinsonRoad,Fairport.http:// www.soutnperintonumc.org
GobblerJamboree- Perinton HistoricalSocietyinvitesyoutothe GobblerJamboreeon11/23,at 10:00amtonoon.FamilyFun Time!DropintotheFairportMuseumanytimebetween10:00am and12:00pmonNovember23rdto makesomecraftsandenjoytreats. Telluswhyyouarethankful.This eventisfreeandisopentothe public.Noregistrationrequired.18 PerrinSt.,Fairport.
TownofPenfieldTreeLightingTheTownofPenfieldinvitesyouto PenfieldCommunityCenter(1985 BairdRoad)foratreelightingevent Friday,December6,6pm-7pm. Featuringthelightingofanewly plantedlivetreeinfrontofPenfield CommunityCenter,bringingback aholidaytraditionthatwasastaple inPenfieldformanyyears.The festivitiesbeginat6pm,andthe formaltreelightingwillstartat 6:15pm.PenfieldBusinessChamberhaspartneredwiththeTownof Penfieldandwillprovidehot chocolateattheeventtospread extraholidaycheer.Otherfamilyfriendlyactivitiesarealsoplanned, includingornament-makinganda visitfromSanta.
PittsfordCommunityLibrary presentsAHOLIDAYOFSONG, DANCE&COMEDYfeaturingthe award-winningTravelingCabaret. Broadway,movie&popHoliday musicalrevue.Sunday,December 1,2024at2pm,24StateStreet, Pittsford.Free.Handicappedaccessible.Information:585-248-6275.
The bright summer had passed away, and gorgeous autumn was flinging its rainbow-tints of beauty on hill and dale.
~Cornelia L. Tuthill, “Virginia Dare: Or, the Colony of Roanoke,” 1840
HollyTrolleyRides attheNew YorkMuseumofTransportation! Continuingitsholidaytradition,the NewYorkMuseumof Transportation,inRush,willwelcomeSantaandMrs.Clauson December7,8and15.They’re eagertomeetthekidsandposefor pictures.Holidaydecorations,complimentarycookiesandhot chocolate,andthefondlyrememberedMidtownPlazaMonorailwill addtothefuninthisunique celebrationoftheholidays.Admissionincludingthetrolleyrideis$17 adults,$13age3-14.Ridesdepart at11:00,11:45,12:30,1:15,2:00, 2:45and3:30.Reservationsare required:www.nymtmuseum.org/ Christmas.Locatedat6393East RiverRoadinRush.
5thAnnualHolidaySaleto BenefitthePirateToyFundNEWLOCATIONTHISYEAR!SHOP SMALL!Comeshopwithour40 vendorsonthisSmallBusinessSaturdaytostartyourholidayshoppingright!Bringanew,unwrappedtoytodonatetothePirate ToyFundandreceiveafreeraffle tickettoourbagraffle.Supportour localsmallbusinesseswhile supportingagreatcause.Aportion ofproceedswillbenefitthePirate ToyFund!HeldNovember30,103pm,BarnardExemptsRestaurant &PartyHouse,360MaidenLn., Rochester.https://www.facebook. com/share/v68p97ZUPQC2HkAv/
November18-25,2024Second BaptistChurch, 3689MainSt.in Walworth,isaCollectionCenter forfilledOPERATIONCHRISTMAS CHILDSHOEBOXESfortheFinger LakesWestRegion.ThisareaincludesWayne,Livingston,Ontario, andpartsofMonroeCounties.The churchwillbeopenMonday,Nov. 18th-Friday,Nov.22ndfrom4PM7PM;Saturday,Nov.23rdfrom 9AM-12PM;Sunday,Nov.24th from12:30PM-3PM;andMonday, Nov.25thfrom8AM-11AM.Please usetheChurchSt.entrance.Thisis thefirststepinthejourneyaround theworldforyourshoeboxes.
TheCanaltownChorale&Finger LakesBronzeHandbellChoir presentSOUNDSOFCHRISTMASBarbSeppeler,director,KayOosterling,accompanist,Astrid Herrmann,soloist.FINGERLAKES BRONZE-handbellchoir:Friday, December6-7:30pm.United MethodistChurch,3679MainSt, Walworth.Sunday,December84PM,3848N.MainSt,Marion. ReceptionfollowingMarionconcert!$5Donationacceptedatboth concerts.Pleasecontactusthrough ourFBpagewithquestions;hope toseeyouthere!!
WebsterThomas/Schroeder Classof1975-50thReunionJULY26,2025from4-11pm.We areintheprocessofplanningour 50thHighSchoolReunion.WEARE TRYINGTOFINDYOU!Weneed yourcurrentemailaddress! FacebookPage-WebsterThomas/ SchroederClassof’75-50thClass Reunion.Email:CherylManetta DiFrancescoatrdrufus15@gmail. com.Email:BertLiebermanat bertl@nicholsteam.com
HolidayCraftFairatHarmony HouseinWebster -December7, HarmonyHouse,58EastMainSt., Webster.CraftFair|LiveMusic| Refreshments|CashBar.Joinus duringWebster’sWinter Wonderlandcelebration-before, during,andaftertheparade!Shop forgiftsandgoodiesfrom30+ localartists/crafters/bakersand othervendors!Warmupwithone ofoursignatureHolidayCocktails orgrabasnackandacupof Webster’sbesthotchocolateand thehospitalityoftheChorusofthe Genesee.Hours:2-8pmandthe ParadeofLightsbeginsatourfront doorat6:30.SponsoredbyThe WebsterGrangeandTheChorusof theGenesee.
Vendor&CraftFair- November 24,10-3pm,WebsterFireman’s Building,172SanfordSt.,Webster. Twentyvendorsandcrafterswill havemanyitemsforyourshopping experience.Therewillalsobeabag rafflewithitemsfrommanydifferentvendors!https://www. facebook.com/share/ XGBwpcrpNB6zbpRd/
Women’sClubOfWebsterHolidayCookieSale- The30thannual HolidayCookieSaleoftheWomen’sClubofWebsterwilltakeplace inthecommunityroomofthe WebsterPublicLibraryonSaturday, December14,2024,from10am1pmoruntilsoldout.Toenterthe newly-renovatedlibrary,theentranceisontheNorthsideof building.Chairpersonsoftheevent areMaryAnnMurrayandPeg Berry.Formoreinformation,please contactPegBerryat 203-645-9352.Proceedsfromthe sale,benefitstheclub’sscholarship fundsaswellasaplethoraofother programsintheWebstercommunity.
CountryGardenersofWebsterHolidaySale: Comeshopan assortmentoffreshly-madedecoratedwreaths,swagsand arrangements.CountryGardeners ofWebsterwillhavetheirannual HolidaySaleonSaturday, December7th.Thesaleisfrom 9amtonoonatWebsterParks& RecreationonChiyodaDrive.Find designsfordecoratingyourhome ortakingashostessgifts.TheWebsterArboretumwillalsohaveholidayplantsandaraffleattheir informationtable.
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FreeLivingNativity- Sunday, December8attheCrossroads CommunityChurch,1188Jackson Road,Webster.Comecelebrate‘A NightinBethlehem’withourFREE LivingNativity.Anoutdoorwalkthroughwithdramatizedscenesof theveryfirstChristmasruns continuouslyfrom6:00p.m.to 8:00p.m.Inadditiontotheoutdoordramatizedscenes,therewill behotbeverages,yummyhomemadetreats,andchildren’sactivitiesinsidethechurch.https:// www.facebook.com/CCCWebster/
Dough ornaments: Anyone can have fun molding their own ornaments, letting them dry and then painting them. Use cookie cutters to get perfect holiday shapes. Craft stores sell various types of modeling clays and lightweightmodelingmaterials.Or, make your own salt dough.
Prepare the vehicle. There’s nothing worse than having turkey and pumpkin pie on your mind when you are standing roadside with an inoperable car. Schedule a tune-up before travel to make sure you are set for the trip. Have a spare tire ready and any tools necessary should you have a blow-out.
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Jäger is a 3 year old, 80 pound, almost completely blind dog, but would never let you know he couldn’t see the way he hikes and plays with his toddlers outside. He is ready to cuddle on the cozy and be cozy all season.
Send us a photo and a write-up to be featured. Submit online at gvpennysaver.com - Share With Us. Or, mail to: PO Box 340, Avon, NY 14414. Published at discretion of GVPS.
Raised bumps or welts: Fleas can irritate the skin, causing raised welts on pets and people. People are often affected near the ankles when fleas jump from the carpet onto human skin.
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By Sam Marzotta
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Last anksgiving, we had the scare of our life. Our little dog “Mamie” jumped onto the counter and ate a huge amount of the stuffing that I had just scooped out of the turkey! She got sick almost immediately and threw up, but because she kept drooling a erward I rushed her to an emergency vet. Mamie spent a few days at the vet getting supportive care because the ingredients in the stuffing affected her so badly. She’s completely recovered now, but please warn your readers to keep pets away from the kitchen and dining room during holiday festivities. -- Paul and Diane G., Norwood, Massachusetts
DEAR PAUL & DIANE: I am so relieved to hear that Mamie is OK! As you noted, many of the delicious, rich foods we eat during anksgiving and Christmas contain ingredients that are poisonous to dogs and cats. Onions are one culprit, but garlic, avocados, grapes (and raisins), macadamia nuts and chocolate can also cause serious illness and death if ingested. Foods or candies sweetened with xylitol can be deadly to pets. Alcohol and caffeine can also sicken them.
While preparing the feast, keep pets out of the kitchen. When guests arrive and you begin to serve treats and drinks, that’s the time to sequester your pets for the duration. Place them in a quiet room with water, treats and their favorite toys. is keeps them calm and allows you to focus on your guests. It also prevents them from getting into foods that could harm them.
Finally, for pet owners who think, “My big dog ate a chocolate bar once and it didn’t hurt him at all” -- it’s a bad idea to assume that your dog isn’t at risk because they got through an earlier scare unscathed. Protect your pets this holiday season, and enjoy many more to come.
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.
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Income guidelines are:
Family of 1: $36,420
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Handrails, grab bars, nonslip stair treads, and many other devices can make homes safer for people of all ages and abilities. Outfit cabinets and closets with organizers that put frequently used items within easy reach. A sturdy step stool can reduce the risk of injury while reaching for items stored on high shelves.
After the Nov 17th Buffalo game, the Associated Press reports, “Josh Allen came out of his cage... He’s gone out there and silenced critics and detractors with one impressive effort after another this season.” Allen and McDermott downplayed it as just Week 11, “This is not the finish line.” With seven weeks left, what do you think about Buffalo now?
- It’s not all about Allen, but they’re now heading toward the Big Game. - I never lost confidence in their projection.
- This was a surprising week. - I don’t follow football.
Poll ends 11-25-24
Poll ended 11-19-2024
Veterans Day falls on 11/11 to recognize the end of “the war to end all wars” (WWII fighting between the Allied nations and Germany ceased on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, and has been observed since 1919, and returned to 11/11 in 1978) How do you observe the holiday?
5.9% Public ceremonies and official duties
11.8% Read/reflect on history
41.2% Connect with veterans in my life
29.4% All of the above
11.8% None of the above
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Choose materials. As with many landscaping projects, homeowners must first determine what types of additions they would like on their properties. Common hardscape features include patios, decks, walkways of pavers or bricks, and retaining walls. Hardscape elements can be functional or simply decorative features that add whimsy to the yard.
Autumn burned brightly, a running flame through the mountains, a torch flung to the trees.
~Faith
Keep it covered. Covered bins can serve as a seating area and also a place to store shoes, hats and scarves.
Cranberry Chutney Makes 3 cups
1 1-pound bag fresh cranberries
2 navel oranges, unpeeled, cut into 6 wedges and then into thin slices
1⁄3 cup golden raisins
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄2 teaspoon whole cloves
1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
1⁄2 cup apple cider
1⁄2 cup honey, preferably cranberry honey
1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar
1. Pour the cranberries into a 2-quart pot. Add the oranges, raisins, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, salt, apple cider, honey, and vinegar. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the chutney thickens, about 20 minutes.
2. Remove from the
and serve
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DID YOU KNOW? Leisure activities may be widely viewed as fun ways to fill up free time, but the benefits of leisure activities extend beyond beating boredom. A 2011 analysis published in the journal BBA Molecular Basis of Disease found that leisure activities have a positive impact on cognitive function and dementia. The analysis, conducted by researchers with the Aging Research Center in Stockholm who examined various studies regarding the relationship between certain activities and cognitive function, defined leisure activity as the voluntary use of free time for activities outside the home. After retirement, leisure time constitutes a large part of many retirees’ lives, and finding ways to fill that time is more beneficial than merely avoiding boredom. The researchers behind the study concluded that the existing research is insufficient to draw any firm conclusions regarding the effects of certain types of leisure activities on the risk for dementia and cognitive decline, though they did note that multi-domain cognitive training has the potential to improve cognitive function in healthy older adults and slow decline in affected individuals. A multi-domain approach to cognitive training involves memory, reasoning, problem-solving, and map reading, among other activities. Aging adults who embrace activities that require the use of such skills may find that they’re not only finding stimulating ways to fill their free time, but increasing their chances of long-term cognitive health as well.
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. MOVIES: What is the name of the necklace that Rose throws into the sea at the end of “Titanic”?
2. GEOGRAPHY: Where was the ancient city of Carthage located?
3. TELEVISION: What are the names of the FBI agents on “The X-Files”?
4. LITERATURE: Who wrote the short story “The Gift of the Magi”?
5. HISTORY: When was the United Nations organization created?
6. SCIENCE: What is the addictive substance in tobacco?
7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president signed into law the Sherman Antitrust Act?
8. CHEMISTRY: What is the lightest of metallic elements?
9. MYTHOLOGY: What is the name of the half-man, half-bull creature that inhabits the Labyrinth?
10. FOOD & DRINK: What is challah?
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Unemployment isn’t easy for anyone, regardless of their age. But unemployed men and women over 50 may find it especially difficult to find work.
Whether it’s a byproduct of age-related discrimination or any of a host of additional variables, jobless older workers often struggle to find work. In a 2016 analysis of government figures, the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis at the New School estimated that the jobless rate for workers 55 and older in August of 2016, six years after the Great Recession, was nearly 9 percent. At the time, the national jobless rate hovered around 5 percent.
Unemployed men and women over 50 who are struggling to find work can consider the following strategies as they look to rejoin the workforce. Revisit your résumé. Unemployed men and women over 50 have no doubt updatedtheirrésuméstoreflecttheirmostrecentprofessionalexperience. But they may need to trim some of the fat in regard to their work life 10 or more years ago. Today’s hiring managers may only be concerned with recent experience that illustrates skillsets that are relevant to today’s jobs. Men and women over 50 may consider their experience from 20 years ago invaluable, but if that experience does not meet the specific needs of the jobs they’re now seeking, then they should remove it from their résumés so hiring managers can quickly access the more relevant information from their work histories.
Embrace 21st century job hunting. Finding a job in the second decade of the 21st century is unlike job hunting in decades prior, and wholly different from how men and women over 50 looked for jobs upon beginning their professional lives. Networking can mean the difference between unemployment and landing a job. Go to job fairs attended by hiring managers and join professional organizations that host events where professionals in your field can gather.
Turn your age into a positive. Men and women over 50 should accept the likelihood that their new managers and/or hiring managers will be younger than them. When interviewing for a job, men and women over 50 should make an effort to showcase their enthusiasm about working with and learning from younger colleagues, while also noting their desire to commit long-term to a company. Some hiring managers may surprise older applicants, viewing them as potentially more reliable than younger workers simply looking to gain some experience in a particular industry before moving on to the next opportunity.
Make use of your existing down time. Another strategy unemployed men and women over 50 can try as they look for work is to make better use of their existing downtime. Enrolling in online courses can give prospective employers the impression that applicants over 50 are both tech-savvy and willing to learn new things. Each of those things can help men and women over 50 overcome any unjustified, tech-related stigmas that hiring managers may attach to older job candidates.
Finding work after 50 is not always easy, and job seekers may need to adjust their approach before they can get back in the workforce.
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