Monroe-East- Genesee Valley Penny Saver- 2-24-23

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Sunday, March 5 • 1-4 pm

Eagle Vale Golf Club

The 13th edition of this popular event features samplings of top area restaurants, wineries, distilleries, and breweries as well as silent auctions and a beer garden!

Wine

Agness Wine Cellars

Arbor Hill Grapery and Winery

Brotherhood Winery

Casa Larga Vineyards

Colloca Estate Winery

Fox Run Vineyards

Fulkerson Winery

Glenora Wine Cellars

Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards

Heron Hill Winery

Hosmer Winery

Keuka Spring Vineyards

Knapp Winery

Lakewood Vineyards

Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars

Montezuma Winery

Ravines Wine Cellars

Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery

Spirits

1911 Established

Black Button Distilling

Iron Smoke Whiskey

Finger Lakes Distilling

Lockhouse Distillery and Bar

Food

A aire de Chocolat

Amazing Grains Bread Co.

Applebee’s

Argyle Grill

Champps

Deland House on Main

Donnelly’s Public House

Eagle Vale Catering

Fair eld’s

Fairport Village Inn

Guacamole Taqueria

Lemoncello’s and the Original Taylor’s

Lulu Taqueria

Mark’s Pizzeria

Moonlight Creamery

My Wine & Cheese Bar

Olive Garden

Perinton Pizza

Beer

North American Brewery:

Genesee Beer

Lake Beverage:

Blakes Cider

Founders Brewing

Golden Road Brewing

Great Lakes Brewing

Kona Brewing

Ommegang Brewery

Southern Tier Brewing

Wright Beverage:

Blue Toad Brewery

Blue Moon

Captain Lawrence Brewing

K2 Brothers Brewing

Young Lion Brewery

White Claw Hard Cider

Twin Elder Brewery Event

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DID YOU KNOW? The National Institutes of Health notes that roughly 80 percent of people between the ages of 11 and 30 experience acne at some point. Various factors are believed to be related to the formation of acne, including genetics, an increase in sex hormones called androgens, and hormonal changes related to pregnancy or to starting or stopping the use of birth control pills.

Penny Saver

My name is Cynnamon, and my parents rescued me from a backyard breeder. I’m about one years old, and I love my fenced in backyard because I live to chase rabbits and squirrels! I spend my days playing with all my toys and annoying Mommy when she has to work. I have a 15 year old rescued sister, Zoe, who refuses to play with me. She just naps all the time. Party pooper! I’m such a happy, snuggly girl!

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YARD SALE TIPS

Leave young kids at home. Many kids will grow bored after the first yard sale, if not earlier. Hire a sitter and shop unencumbered.

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HOW TO BUILD YOUR HOME BAR

Fill it with spirits

No bar is complete without alcohol and mixers. Homeowners can buy the types of spirits they love and complete their bars with the basics for mixing. When stocking a bar, keep in mind that everything does not have to be top-shelf. Vodka, gin, tequila, rum, and whiskey are some of the more popular spirits. Simple syrup, fresh fruit, club soda, cola, and bitters are examples of versatile mixers.

Entertaining guru Martha Stewart says to have enough supplies on hand for guests. Expect each person to have three drinks (requiring three glasses), use a pound of ice, and three cocktail napkins per two-hour party. Don’t forget to also have nonalcoholic items on hand for those who don’t imbibe.

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• Custom bathroom vanities & bathroom design

• Other custom wood projects including: built-ins, fireplace mantels, wainscoting, stairs (straight or spiral), floor installation & custom furniture

• Custom countertops including: marble, quartz, Corian, Formica

• Basement remodeling

• Ceramic tiling

• General repairs - plumbing, electrical, carpentry

Automatically Eligible Income guidelines are:

Family of 1: $34,224

Family of 2: $44,760

Family of 3: $55,296

Family of 4: $65,820

SMART TECHNOLOGY

Appliances: A new breed of smart appliances can make it possible for users to turn on the washing machine while out of the house, close refrigerator doors from afar or even start their vacuum cleaners remotely.

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN BEER & LENT

In the weeks leading up to Easter, practicing Christians commonly commit to a period of fasting and abstinence known as Lent. This commitment commemorates Christ’s 40-day journey into the desert, and the sacrifices modern day Christians make are meant to replicate those made by Christ duringthatperiod.ManyChristians abstain from alcohol during Lent, but those who do may not realize that beer played a significant role in helping a small community of 17th century monks survive the Lentenfastingseason.Monksfrom the Order of St. Francis of Paola, often referred to as “Paulaner monks,” fasted from all solid foods throughout the season of Lent during the 1600s. According to the Paulaner Brewery, the monks, originally from southern Italy, relocated to Bavaria, once an independent country but now a southern state in Germany, in the 1600s. Their strict religious orders forbade the monks from consuming solid food during Lent, but they still needed nutrients to sustain them. So the monks concocted a strong brew loaded with carbohydrates and nutrients. The monks must have liked the beer, as they continued to brew it and even began selling it in their community. An early doppelbock, the beer was one of the first offerings from the Paulaner Brewery, which opened its doors in1634andremainsopentoday.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

High Doses of Vitamins

Lead to Vitamin Toxicity

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been diagnosed with vitamin D toxicity, according to the blood work from a month ago -- my result was 122 ng/mL. I was taking high doses of vitamin D3 in pill form (15,000 IU a day for three years) bought from a drugstore. I have stopped taking it, but I need to know how long it will take to have a normal amount in my body. (Weeks, months?) Can you shed any light on this question? I would like to take it again when my level comes down, but in a lower amount. Also, by any chance, would the high amount of D3 in my system have any correlation to a diagnosis of stenosis of the aortic valve? -- C.I.

ANSWER: Vitamin D toxicity is not common. I have seen one case in my career requiring hospitalization, due to a very high elevation of the blood calcium level. Vitamin D increases absorption of calcium from food through the intestines.

In addition, calcium can come out of bones in people with very high levels of vitamin D. With high vitamin D levels, calcium levels can also become dangerously high. Common symptoms of very high calcium levels include constipation, nausea and vomiting, muscle weakness, kidney stones, and neurological symptoms, including poor concentration and fatigue. These symptoms tend to happen at levels higher than yours, above 150 ng/mL. Years of high calcium levels can absolutely cause existing heart valve disease to worsen quickly.

In cases of acute intoxication from vitamin D, available treatments include steroids and pamidronate (an injectable medicine similar to alendronate and other drugs used to treat osteoporosis), which can quickly bring the calcium levels back down to normal. Without this kind of intervention, a vitamin D level will still come down on its own, only more gradually. Vitamin D3 is removed slowly from the body, because it can go into fat tissue. It takes about two months for half the excess to be removed from the body, but because the active forms are removed more quickly, toxicity from excess vitamin D3 usually only lasts for weeks, not months. Still, you are likely not to need any vitamin D for many months, and if you do take it again, do not exceed the safe dose of 5,000 IU a day. I recommend you also get your blood levels tested. Recent studies have questioned the benefit of supplemental vitamin D for most people, although some people, such as those with osteoporosis and low vitamin D levels, probably still benefit.

I’m very glad you wrote. Many people still don’t know that excess of some vitamins can occasionally be dangerous. Vitamin A is the other vitamin where high levels can be very dangerous.

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

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STORE HOURS: Tues. - Sat. 10am to 4pm

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• 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

30 North Union St., Rochester, NY 14607

Thursday, March 14 • 11:30am-1:00pm

FREE Cataract Lunch & Learn

Are you considering advanced technology for your cataract surgery?

We’re here to help you on your journey to clearly better vision.

To RSVP call Kim at 585-232-7807 by March 10, 2023.

DID YOU KNOW?

Diamond engagement rings are presented as tokens of love and affection during wedding proposals. The majority of first-time brides will receive a diamond ring, with surveys indicating only 13 percent opt for another gemstone. Researchers from Emory University determined that the average price for a diamond ring is roughly $2,500. However, grooms can spend much more. Diamonds have symbolized eternal love for centuries, perhaps since they were first discovered in India more than 2,000 years ago. The ancient Greeks actually thought diamonds were tears of the gods, while ancient Romans believed diamonds were splinters from heavenly stars.

• 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

• Wood Library: Shelving books and other materials, ful lling hold requests, special library events, straightening shelves. Call 585-394-1381 or email stoomey@pls-net.org

Magic Maze

APPLE VARIETIES

TIPS TO HELP REALIZE YOUR GOALS THIS YEAR

Examine your priorities. Achieving goals is easier when their goals can be among your biggest priorities. Examine your priorities to determine if you can fully commit to goals that may require significant time commitments. Men and women who are already stretched thin may need to recalibrate their goals or make changes in other areas of their lives before they can fully commit to pursuing new goals.

Fair Housing Statement

All real estate advertised in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Online POLL

Works by Children’s author, Roald Dahl, famous for works such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and James and the Giant Peach and being edited to remove certain words that could be deemed offensive to modern audiences. Do you think we should review and edit children’s books for the current times?

STRATEGIES TO DISCONNECT MORE OFTEN

Turn off your notifications.According to research from the Business of Apps,the average smartphone user in the United States receives 46 app push notifications each day. The sound of a smartphone notification has become as recognizable as any sound, and the volume of notifications the average users receive in a 24-hour period no doubt contributes heavily to how much time they spend on their phones. Turning off notifications makes it easier to disconnect from devices,and may even make individuals more productive.

Fair Housing Enforcement Project Monroe County Legal Assistance Center

1 W. Main Street Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 325-2500 • www.lawny.org

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

• Any steps that will promote inclusivity should be taken, including rewrites.

• Certain words should be omitted, but adding language that was not original to the author should be off limits.

• Freedom of speech should protect the right to leave the works as is.

Poll ends 2-28-23

Poll ended 2-21-23

New Jersey restaurant is implementing a no kids under 10 policy because of loud, unruly, messy children. What do you think of this policy?

43.3% I agree with it. Not all restaurants are a good fit for children 10.0% I welcome a restaurant which won’t have the distraction of small children

23.3% They should have a section dedicated to families with young kids

6.7% Kids should be welcome no matter what

16.7% My kids are well behaved, would they make an exception?

We love hearing from you! Vote and make your voice heard when you visit www.gvpennysaver.com!

OTC MELAGENINA PLUS LOTION, 235 mL, unopened. Expiration April 2025. Can send photos of the bottle if interested: rsmckernan@frontiernet.net

SUBARU VERTICAL SHAFT ENGINE, did run, needs pull start replaced: 585-737-0491

BOXES and PACKING MATERIALS: donna.lievense@gmail.com

WOMEN’S DIAPERS, size large. Still in bags: 585-236-0426

Clean QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS, 2” thick. Perfect for camper: 585-755-1948

FELLED 4-5’ SECTIONS ASH WOOD; take as much as you want. Easy access; wood on edges of lawn: 585-281-1717

LG TV, 55” Smart TV. Won a new one in a raffle. Must be picked up: joedriscoll45@gmail.com

El Dorado model 8½ TRUCK CAMPER. Propane stove/oven, fridge, heater, light. For parts or scrap. Must take entire camper: 585-438-4118

CASTRO CONVERTIBLE COUCH and SLIPCOVER - cushions ripped, but mattress perfect: grleah1@juno.com

ICE FISHING SLED: jpt423@yahoo.com

FIREWOOD. Large cotton wood tree; felled, trunk and large branches broken down. Easy access. You pick up, Ionia: 585-657-4894

Two IGLOO DOG HOUSES, one small and one large. You pick up: 585-507-8788

AMPCO PLAYER PIANO and a LOWREY CITATION HOME THEATER ORGAN You move: 585-323-1762 (leave message)

SINGER SEWING MACHINE, model 8280, with directions. Excellent condition. Fairport: 585-223-9014

WURLITZER PIANO - great condition; only one sticky key. Located on the second floor. Text: 585-755-9697

YOUNG CHANG PIANO. You pick up, Honeoye Falls: 585-944-5825

RESMED S8 ELITE II CPAP - Case, Heater/Humidifier, 2 Tanks, Cord, Manual, Hose, but CPAP part probably no good. West Henrietta: cmonroj1@rochester.rr.com

VHS BLANK TAPES. I have several and never been opened. Corfu area: sbly5722@gmail.com

AVANA COMFORT MATTRESS ELEVATOR (king size). Pick up, Webster: 585-872-6756

PATTERNS for an 18” doll: 585-624-5144

PREVAIL OVERNIGHT UNDERWEAR, small, bladder control and a box of ALCOHOL PREP PADS. Pick up Batavia: 716-474-0292 leave message

OLD WOODEN HIGHCHAIR, blonde wood. Good condition. Pittsford/Mendon area: 585-414-0845

SLEEPER SOFA, any size. Please, not if it smells like smoke or cat urine. Will pick up! Thanks! 585-443-9338

VINTAGE FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL or BASEBALL CARDS. Also, VINTAGE ADVERTISING CARDS. Thankful & Grateful! 585-729-1259

VINTAGE ELECTRONICS - Tubes, tube testers, vintage stereo equipment, radios, microphones, motors, speakers, meters, turntables, communication gear, Advertising, Ham, Test Equipment: 585-538-9341

ROSARIES (old and new) to add to my 300+ collection: 585-293-2199

SHOWER STOOL and a TWO WHEEL WALKER: 585-737-7778

COMICS AND SPORTS/COLLECTIBLE CARDS, any condition, will pick up. I enjoy everything. Thank You! God Bless. Text: 585-260-0437

KEYBOARD in working condition for a 90s Dell computer for a disabled person to work with: 585-346-7022

CLEAN STORAGE BOXES, like copier paper boxes, with lids for moving. Stored indoors. Will pick up: 585-497-2327

HP PRINTER INK CARTRIDGES #60 and #61, new or expired okay. Thank you: 585-519-3325

CRAFT SUPPLIES, YARN, PAINTS, CLAY, FABRICS: Jeank71112@gmail.com

OLD ELECTRONICS, will refurbish and pass on to others in need, or recyclecomputers, stereos, printers, etc.: terrybeckley1@gmail.com

Senior Navy Veteran needs any running VEHICLE that has passed inspection for himself and animal rescue: 585-531-4004

Rock music - 8 TRACK TAPES, CASSETTE TAPES, and VINYL RECORDS for my own personal collection. Thanks in advance: gzintel@yahoo.com

BOX TRAILER: 585-323-1762 (leave message)

COOPERSTOWN DREAMS PARK TRADING PINS and carrying case for granddaughter who will be in this summer’s tournament: 585-334-6134

AIR COMPRESSOR - 10+ gallons: mhoskins@pvac.org

INVERSION TABLE, for senior with bad back: stujaxon@yahoo.com

TRAILER WHEEL & TIRE, ST175-80D13 13” wheel, 5 lugs: 585-993-1917

BUILT/UNBUILT MODELS OR KITS. Parts and pieces ok. Longtime collector seeks projects/restorations/customs. Auto, Truck, Plane, Military, etc. Call 585-314-6989, thanks

DIRT BIKES, ATVs, GO-KARTS wanted that are running or not running for father-son project. Thank you in advance! 315-576-1278

Looking for a WEBER GRILL you are no longer using. Thank you and feel free to call or text me: 315-576-1278

Looking for GARAGE SIGNS, OIL CANS, or other decorative automotive memorabilia from the 1970s and earlier. Thank you! 315-576-1278

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I hear the sparrow’s ditty

Anear my study door; A simple song of gladness

That winter days are o’er; My heart is singing with him, I love him more and more.... Oh, Spring is surely coming, Her couriers fill the air; Each morn are new arrivals, Each night her ways prepare; I scent her fragrant garments, Her foot is on the stair.

~John Burroughs (1837–1921), “A March Glee,” c.1902

NOW HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

* “Revive the look of indoor plant leaves by rubbing the leaves with mineral oil on a soft cloth. Just wipe nicely, and it makes a big difference. Through the years, I have used this tip for both my real plants and plastic plants.”

-- J.D. in Alabama

* Lime juice and vinegar both make good meat tenderizers. You can purchase tougher cuts of meat, season with spices and lime/vinegar and marinate for 10-15 minutes before cooking. It is a great way to ease your meat budget. Steaks are getting expensive!

* “To make onion rings easier to cut (less stinging eyes) and to have the layers separate better when making onion rings, I put my onions in the freezer for about 10 minutes before peeling. They don’t freeze, but they do get nice and cold.” -- O.F. in Florida

* Looking for a more natural way to clean? Here’s two for the bathroom: Clean chrome with baking soda on a soft, damp cloth. Follow up with vinegar for some shine. Spray lightly and wipe away with a clean cloth.

* “Men: Make your own aftershave. Thin a bottle of baby lotion with a little rubbing alcohol. Put in a hand lotion bottle, and use half a squirt. No sting, and soft, smooth skin.” -- T.G. in Illinois

* Add a single teaspoon of rice to the saltshaker in order to keep too many grains of salt from coming out at a time.

If you own a small business, keep business cards, flyers or a sign advertising another small business in the area to show mutual support.

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. TELEVISION: Which cable TV series features a character named Don Draper?

2. MOVIES: What subject does Professor Minerva McGonagall teach at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry?

3. HISTORY: Where was civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?

4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president had a sign on his desk that read, “The Buck Stops Here”?

5. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the world’s largest desert?

6. LITERATURE: What is the real name of the author Lemony Snicket?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What is the fruit that gives the liqueur creme de cassis its flavor?

8. MUSIC: What inspired the Beatles’ song “Blackbird”?

9. CELEBRITIES: What is singer/ actress Judy Garland’s birth name?

10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What are squirrels’ nests called?

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East Rochester Public Library

317 Main St., E. Rochester, NY (585) 586-8302

www.eastrochester.org

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

www.fairportlibrary.org

Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm; Fri. 9am-6pm; Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 12pm-3pm (Oct.-April)

Penfield Public Library

1985 Baird Rd., Penfield (585) 340-8720

www.penfieldlibrary.org

Mon.-Thurs. 10am-9pm; Fri. 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm

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

Mon.-Thur. 9am-8pm; Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. Closed

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

PenfieldPublicLibrary

TweenMakers:Thursdays,March2& 16|4:15PM|fortweens|registrationrequired

WorldWildlifeDay:Friday,March3| 2PM|forkids|registrationrequired BiscuitVisitstheLibrary:Saturday, March4|11AMor1:45PM|for kids|registrationrequired

SweetBitesPoetry:Tuesday,March7 |12PM|virtual|foradults| registrationrequired HealthCareNavigatorSession:Tuesday,March7|4:30-7PM|foradults| registrationrequired SiamsaEveningofIrishEntertainment:Wednesday,March8|7PM| foradults|registrationrequired IrishDance:Sunday,March12|2PM |forallages|registrationrequired

EastRochesterPublicLibrary: EastRochesterPublicLibraryBoardof TrusteesMeeting

Wednesday,March1st,2023 4:00pm-5:00pm. ThemeetingwillbeheldintheEyer BuildingCommunityRoom. 317MainStreet,EastRochester,NY 14445 Opentothepublic.

FAIRPORT

SouthPerintonCemeteryAssociation ishavingitsAnnualLot OwnersMeetingonMarch18that 9:30amattheSouthPerinton Church,291WilkinsonRd., Fairport.Alllotownersareinvited toattendaswellasinterestedparties.Yourinterestinthefuture successofourcemeteryisboth welcomeandappreciated.

HENRIETTA

Paint&Sip-MissJulie’sSchool ofBeautyFundraiser: Webelieve thepastshouldn’tkeepyoufroma beautifulfuture.Helpusopenour school.JoinGuestArtistShawnee Hill.Ticketpurchaseincludesall suppliesandinstructionforabeautifulpaintingbyyou,plustwodrink ticketsandsweettreats.March12, 2-5pm,FairportBrewingCompany &Meadery,1044UniversityAve., Rochester.Tickets:$55/person.We hopetoseeyouthere!MissJulie’s SchoolofBeautyisastartup,nonprofitcosmetologyschoolinRochester,seekingtoprovidevocational trainingtothoseatriskandsurvivorsofhumantrafficking.www. missjuliesschoolofbeauty.org

HONEOYE FALLS

TheHoneoyeFalls/Townof MendonHistoricalSociety will presentaprogramfeaturingJack Kowiak.Entitled:“AllAboutSt. Patrick’sDay”onThursday,March 2,2023,7:30pm.Thiswillbea virtualmeetingviaZoom.Toobtain theZoomapp:https://zoom.us/ join.ToobtaintheZoomaccess codes,gototheHistoricalSociety’s websitehfmhistorical.orgon March1st.Questions?Call 624-5655..

It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.

~Charles Dickens (1812–1870), Great Expectations

MENDON

AttentionAllSingers!! The CanaltownChoralewillbeginrehearsalsTuesday,March7,6:40PM withregistrationforthenewseason.RehearsalsheldTuesday evenings7-9PMintheUnited ChurchofMarion,3848N.Main St.,Marion(rightsidedoorentrance).Auditionsnotrequiredbut somechoralexperienceishelpful. Allarewelcome!Anyoneinterested injoiningthisSATBchoraleisinvitedtoattendtheMarchrehearsals.Registrationfeeof$10is requiredperconcertseasonasis proofofCOVIDvaccines.AllCDC guidelineswillbefollowed.Information:BarbVanDelinder 315-597-9558,GeneralManager orDottieGraudons,membership chair,315-331-5961orgotothe CanaltownChoralepageon Facebook.

ONTARIO

WayneCentralEducation FoundationLuauFundraiserSaturday,March4th,Pub235On TheGreen,OntarioGolfClub, 5pm-10pm.Tickets:$27perperson andarepre-saleonly.Email wceftickets@gmail.comwithany questionsorneedpaymentinformation.Whensendingpayment forticketselectronically,PLEASE SENDASFRIENDS&FAMILYONLY! Otherwisewearehitwithlarge fees.Thankyou.Venmo:@WayneCEF,CashApp:$WayneCEF,Paypal:WayneCentralEducation FoundationoryoucanmailpaymenttoWCEFPOBox192,Ontario,NY14519.Pleaseincludea notewithyourname&numberof tickets.Note:Thisisa21andover event.Also,onceticketsarepurchased,wearenotabletooffer refunds.

PENFIELD

WCW:Music,Foodand Friendship -TheWomen’sClubof Webster’sMarchGeneralMeeting andLuncheonfeaturesStevePetrovichwithhisguitarandclassic songs.Thiseventwilltakeplaceon Thursday,March16thatthePenfieldCountryClub,1784Jackson Rd.Penfield.Social:11:15a.m., Meeting:12:00noon.Lunch:12:30 p.m.followedbySteve’smusic. Luncheonbuffetofassortedwraps, tossedsalad,fruitsaladanda cookie.Cost:$23.WomeninWebsterandsurroundingareasareinvitedtoattend.Sendcheckmade outtoWCWbyMarch9thto CarolynRittenhouse,405County LineRoad,Ontario,14519.Questions?585-265-1303.

EastPenfieldHomeowners AssociationMarchmeeting: It’s timeforourMarchmeeting/ potluck.ThedateisMarch4at 5pmattheRoselandFireDistrict, 1391SaltRoad.Wewillprovide meatandcheesetrays/rolls,beverages,plates,silverwareandnapkins.Weaskthatyoubringyour favoritedishtopassaswellasa donationforthePenfieldEcumenicalfoodpantry.Planoneating around5:00pm,butcomeearlier toseeoldfriendsandmeetnew ones.

ROCHESTER

Bluey’sBigPlay: ThisisBluey’sBig Play,ForRealLife.Bluey’sBigPlayis abrand-newtheatricaladaptation oftheEmmy award-winningchildren’stelevisionseries,withan originalstorybyBlueycreatorJoe Brumm,andnewmusicbyBluey composer,JoffBush.JointheHeelersintheirfirstlivetheatreshow madejustforyou,featuringbrilliantlycreatedpuppets,thisisBluey asyou’veneverseenitbefore, broughttoreallife.Bluey’sBigPlay ispresentedbyBBCStudiosand AndrewKayinassociationwith WindmillTheatreCo.blueylive. com.March10-11,RBTL’sAuditoriumTheatre,885EastMainSt., Rochester.https://rbtl.org/events/ bluey/

RochesterRhapsody,NowAuditioning! RochesterRhapsodywelcomessingersofallages,backgroundsandculturestoaspecial openrehearsalnighttolearnmore aboutauditioningforthechorus.If youareasingerenthusiasticabout performinginthegreaterRochestercommunity,improving yourvocalskills,andhavingFUN, comeseewhatwedo!Rochester Rhapsodyisopentoindividuals whoidentifyasfemale,aswellas peopleassignedfemaleatbirth whonowidentifyasnonbinaryand arecomfortablebelonginginour communityofwomen.February 27,7pm-9pm,TempleBethEl,139 WintonRdS,Rochester.RSVP appreciated-https://forms.gle/ fb7PsKKQj7kQcApY8

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RTOSMarchTheatreOrganConcert: TheRochesterTheaterOrgan Societypresents“EverythingNewis OldAgain!”Sunday,March5th, 2:30PMattheAuditoriumTheatre. RonRhodereturnsforhis14th appearanceontheRTOS-Grierson Wurlitzer4/23theatrepipeorgan! AdmissionforNON-members$15 perperson.Children12andunder, andstudentswithschoolIDare alwaysFREEwithadult.Thedoors openat1:30PM.SeatingisGeneral Admission,notReserved.TheRTOS annualmembershipfeeofonly$75 includesFREEadmissionforyou andaguesttoeightconcertseach year.VisittheRTOSwebsite rtosonline.orgorstopbytheMembershipTable.

RochesterModelRailroadClub

OpenHouse- Large(40x60’HO trainlayoutdepictingtheLehigh Valleyrailroadofthe1950’sfrom BuffalothruPennsylvaniatoJersey City.Membershaveusedphotos, actualplansandon-sitevisitsand picturestorecreatemanyofthe actualscenes,buildingsandbridges alongtherailroadwhichtheclub callstheSenecaValleyLines.Held March4,10-5pmandMarch5, 1-5pm.Theeventisnot handicappedaccessibleasthelayoutisinthebasementoftheFirst UniversalistChurch,150South Ave.,Rochester.Masksareoptional.$5,Kidsunder12free. http://www.rocMRRC.com

HearingLossAssociationof AmericaRochesterchapter: HEARTOGETHER-SpeechlanguagepathologistKristinBergholtz CCC/SLPconductsavirtualsupport groupforparentsandcaregiversof Deaf/hardofhearingchildren.Registeratkristinbslp@gmail.com.VIRTUAL-HeldTuesday,February28, 8pm-9pm.http://www. hearinglossrochester.org

VarietyShowandBakeSaleFundraisertosupporttheWomen’s MinistryatCongregationShema Yisrael.Greatmusicaltalentand raffleprizesallnightlong.Saturday,February25,7pm-10pmatthe CongregationShemaYisrael,250 EdgewoodAve.,Rochester.Cost: $5perperson,$10perfamily. http://www.ShemaYisrael.org

KnightsofColumbusFishFry at StMarianneCopeParish(Guardian AngelsChurch),2061EHenrietta Rd.,RochesteronFridays,February 24-March24,5pm-6:30pm.Itis takeoutoreatin.Dinnerincludes Haddockfish,saltpotatoes,coleslaw,drinkandaroll.Comeenjoya nightwithKnightsofColumbus,it istheirfundraisertohelpCoatsfor Kids,AngelCareandmanyother supportgroups.

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DamascusShrineLentFishFryTheDamascusShriner’sareofferingDineinorTakeoutLentFishFry everyFridayfromFebruary24thtill April7th.Fish,Fry-ColeSlawor DoubleFriesandRollfor$15.00. JoinusattheDamascusShrine Center,979BayRd.,Webster.

WhatAreLentandEasterAll About? Afree5-weekstudyof LentandEasterisofferedatthe WebsterChristianReformed ChurchfromMarch7toApril4. ThesessionstakeplaceonTuesdaysat10a.m.Refreshmentsare served.Thebooktobediscussedis Easter:BeholdYourKing.Allare welcome.TheWebsterChristian ReformedChurchalsomeetson Sundaysat10a.m.onZoomorin personat1344StateRd.,about1/2 mileeastofRt.250, 585-872-2352,http://webstercrc. com.

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Auxiliarywillhosttheirannual CornedBeef&CabbageDinneron Saturday,March4from4:30pmtill gone.PostHomeislocatedat818 RidgeRd.,cornerFiveMileLinein Webster.Price:$15.Dinnerincludescornedbeef,cabbage,potatoes,carrots,onion,&dessert choice.Dineinortakeout.Tickets availableatthedooronly.Proceeds willsupporttheAuxiliary’sveteran, military,&communityserviceprograms.Seeyouthere!

March3,2023SpaghettiDinner - TheWebsterMasonicLodgewill serveapublicFundRaiserSpaghetti DinneronFriday,March3,2023at theWebsterMasonicTemple,30 OrchardStreet,from5to7P.M. Ticketsare$11.00foradultsand $6.00forchildren12yrs.andunder.ForTAKEOUTScall872-3500. Achairliftisavailable.AllNetProceedsfromthismonth’ssupperwill bedonatedtotheWebsterThomas FieldHockeyTeam.

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By Lucie Winborne

* Caffeine, which is found in tea leaves, guarana berries, kola nuts and, of course, coffee beans, acts as a natural pesticide. It overloads the nervous systems of insects that try to eat the plants containing it, paralyzing and even killing them before they can do too much damage.

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PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

Positive Reinforcement Will Nip Cat’s Negative Behaviors

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat Huey will let me pet him for a few seconds, and then he’ll nip at my ngers or knuckles. Am I doing something wrong? How can I get him to stop that behavior? -- Sarah W., Boston

DEAR SARAH: Nipping at your hand while being petted is a very common cat behavior (or misbehavior, depending on which end of the bite you’re on). It stems from instinctive behaviors that a cat learns from the time they’re born through adulthood.

Ideally, the best time to curb biting behavior is when they’re kittens, but not everyone has that luxury -- people who’ve adopted adult cats, for example, or owners who thought a kitten nipping their knuckles was cute, until that kitten turned into a full-grown, biting cat.

As you’ve probably noticed, yelling, “No” at a cat doesn’t always get the desired e ect. Instead, gently discourage this behavior. Pet your cat as usual, but as soon as he begins to bite, withdraw your hand and turn your body partly or totally away from him. You want to communicate that biting means he won’t get your attention any longer.

Another option, before settling in front of the television with Huey snuggled up next to you, is to smear a tiny bit of peanut butter or another favorite treat across your knuckles. Let him lick your knuckles periodically while you pet him. e instant he tries to bite, take your hand away. Essentially, you want Huey to not see your hand as a toy or an attention-getter. It will take a few tries, but most cats pick up on your intentions a er a while, so be patient and consistent with this training.

Does your cat bite? How did you solve it? Tell us at ask@pawscorner. com.

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Thank You

A big thank you to the person who removed the top of the tree that fell across my driveway. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness (as well as your strength).

One reader’s take on the garbage plate discussion

I had to try that fish stick substitution at my local plate joint. Not only did they do it and do it well, but my plate guy offered me tuna salad instead of mac salad!

I was hesitant at first because mac salad is my favorite part, but the tuna and capers with extra mayo were a perfect complement to the plate. It added a fresh bite, a nice foil to the richer meat sauce and raw onion. Dig in with a celery stick instead of a spoon for added deliciousness and health!

Calling the Cops!

My sincere and heartfelt thanks to the fellow sufferers at the Mobil Car Wash in Lakeville on February 8, 2023 from 3:15-3:30 who witnessed a confrontation between Generation Z and a 60s person. During a dirty car day I had a 20 minute wait in line. Once it was my turn a large black truck came at me from the EXIT and tried to play chicken. We were now inches apart, but I kept driving forward to pay. Then the dude exited his truck while screaming that I had cheated (cheated a cheater?), and if I hit him he would sue me. It got even brighter when, upon exiting the tunnel, I saw a Livingston County Sheriff parked right by the door. Somebody had called the cops! Other people saw what was going on, and they didn’t like it. My faith in humanity and common purpose soared. I know it’s only a car wash, but we are all on this earth together and equal. Selfish jerks who cut the line anyplace are not really winning anything but our collective contempt—and sometimes vigilance.

Tailgaters

I’m fed up with tailgaters. No matter how fast or slow or time of day there’s always an idiot who tailgates. With deer and other animals out, it’s plain stupid to drive close. Even in daylight some won’t pass or back off and give space. Maybe your eyesight is poor and you need to follow close, sort of like a guide dog. Maybe you’re in a hurry to get somewhere and safety doesn’t matter. Consider the car in front of you who’s worried if they do have to stop or turn you’ll rear end them. Front and rear dash cameras can be used in court. Remember that next time you tailgate.

"Mind My Own Business?" Yeah, you should

To the person who wrote in condemning 'obese' people for costing you more in health insurance, shame on you. There is NO proof that being in a larger body causes poorer health. There IS a correlation between those two things and that is likely due to poor medical care and trauma caused by incessant weight stigma (by people like you). 95% of people who lose weight on diets gain it all back within 2-5 years. Intentional weight loss is not sustainable. So, keep your non-evidence based and oppressive opinions to yourself.

Sore Eye in Your Town

I traveled through town on a nice Sunday in February, looking at the old buildings on Main Street. I admired the old historical building on Main Street and looked across the driveway when something caught my eye: a pickup loaded with trash, along with trash and debris on the side of the house and back. What a disappointment. I proceeded to turn south. While admiring another building, what caught my eye were saws, trailers, wood; you name it, it was there.

Your town is very old. Why don't main drag streets keep clean? Where's the code office? Do they have one? It has been a long time since we came through this town. We really wanted to see the old buildings, but this was a sore eye maker.

SENIOR NEWS

Is It Taxable?

By Matilda Charles

A er preparing my own taxes annually for over 40 years, I’m about to have someone else do them for me for the rst time.

is is not without concerns, of course, but the people who volunteer to prepare taxes at the senior center are trained. ey’re part of the AARP income tax assistance program, which means they’re IRS-certi ed and therefore will know about any recent changes to tax law ... which will be handy at this point.

As of this writing, the IRS is telling people to hold o sending in their tax returns for 2022. e reason: So many states handed out so many types of money during the pandemic that the IRS isn’t sure yet what is and isn’t taxable. For example, checks designated as “rebates” might or might not be taxable. A Covid disaster emergency relief check is not. However, in some cases, the issue is complicated by whether you do or do not itemize. People in at least 22 states are caught in this dilemma.

If you haven’t done your taxes yet and want help, or if you want to make a note for next year, do an online search for “AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Locator.” Once on the site, scroll down and enter your ZIP code or town in the search eld to nd the locations near you.

Be sure to ask about the forms you’ll need to pick up and ll out before your appointment, and whether you’ll be going inside or waiting in the parking lot.

e other good news is that this AARP service is free. For me it means I don’t need to spend $50 once again to buy the computer so ware and do it myself and hope I haven’t made an error somewhere ... perhaps with guessing wrong about whether that state check I received is or isn’t taxable.

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ANGELS OF MERCY OF ROCHESTER RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT HUMAN TRAFFICKING

BY SUZIE WELLS

Angels of Mercy in Rochester was inspired by Mercy Ministries, a residential treatment center, that “o ers unconditional love and helps young women heal and experience freedom to go forward in their lives. ere are women of all ages in our own community that need someone to reach out to them. Perhaps you may know a friend, daughter, mother, or sister that has been challenged with unpleasant circumstances. We certainly do.”

Angels of Mercy’s Butter y Boutique o ers free clothing to women survivors attempting to re-enter the workforce who need casual and business casual clothing. Dressing hundreds of women each year, the Boutique volunteers help women feel upli ed and special, helping develop visitors’ self-esteem and con dence. Angels of Mercy wants every woman to be able to go forward in life and reach positive goals. In 2022, they lled nearly 1,000 orders through 110 agencies.

Angels of Mercy also o ers the Monarca Group, a monthly peer support group for women impacted by trauma, including domestic and community violence and sexual abuse. e group o ers women tools and resources to help facilitate their recovery, fostering healing through the grace of God and empowerment to help break the cycle of violence so many women face.

and elsewhere, they help stop the tragedy. Angels of Mercy focuses its human tra cking education at schools, churches, hospitals, and other organizations around Rochester.

Founder Mary Jo Gugino Colligan and Human Tra cking Coordinator Lauren VanCott lead the initiative to raise awareness to empower girls and women and hopefully buck the statistics. “Empowering the youth and parents of today is vital,” they say. O entimes, “young girls and boys who have been molested have very low self-esteem and feel they are to blame.” ese educational initiatives teach them the opposite is true, giving youth the tools to be aware of warning signs of abuse and dangerous situations. Schedule a free human tra cking awareness presentation for your organization by calling or emailing the o ce.

Angels of Mercy stresses that whole, con dent women make better choices! e organization helps women and girls achieve freedom, dignity, and restoration. Connecting with Mercy Ministries, Rochester Coalition Against Human Tra cking, and various other organizations, they help women and girls rise above the challenges.

Colligan is herself a survivor of domestic violence in her 20s. When the opioid/heroin crisis and trauma a ected her own daughter, Mary Jo and her husband “propelled into action,” creating this organization to help other women and girls avoid or rise above the trauma. She says, “Angels of Mercy is here to raise women up and help them realize the life purposed for them.”

Perhaps best known for their US-based but worldwide Dress a Girl program, going strong since 2009, Angels of Mercy provides handmade dresses and dolls to girls, and shorts to boys in the United States, India, Cambodia, Guatemala, Uganda, and at least 60 other countries. According to the organization’s website, “Statistics show that these children, dressed in rags and searching for food in public dumps, are perceived to be easy targets that no one will miss if kidnapped into sex tra cking.” Angels of Mercy seeks to help women and girls escape such tragedy.

Angels of Mercy collects and delivers coats, hats, scarves, blankets, pillows, sweaters, dresses, and all sorts of goodies to support many di erent agencies such as e International Academy, Rochester City Schools, Ukraine refugees, and other displaced people. ey ll stockings for soldiers across the world. ey provide menstrual pads and homemade holders for Kenyan girls who o en do not go to school during their menstrual cycle, missing valuable instruction each and every month. Nursing students from St. John Fisher University traveled to Kenya to distribute these care packages and teach about girls’ health.

Colligan says the Angels of Mercy’s Home for Healing is needed morethanever,because“Toomanywomenandgirlsneedasafeplaceto heal from the root of their problem.” Angels of Mercy accepts donations of money, women’s clothing, and time. Prayers and volunteers to help their outreach e orts are always welcomed. Please reach out if you nd it in your heart to help them out.

Angels of Mercy celebrates their 15th anniversary with a Hoedown at Midvale Country Club (2387 Baird Rd., Pen eld) from 6-11pm Saturday, March 11th. ey look forward to celebrating with the community that has been such a support to them over the years. For information about Angels of Mercy, its current initiatives, and upcoming programs, visit www.angelsofmercyny.org.

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Week 4

Break the boredom with our four week Cabin Fever Contest! Solve the puzzles each week and send them in for your chance to win a Cabin Fever Survival Kit No purchase required.

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All entries must be postmarked by March 3, 2023. Winner will be randomly chosen from all correct entries. Enter each week for a greater chance of winning. Must be 13 or older to play. 18 or older will be signed up for our coupon club. Playing all 4 weeks? Mail your entries together by 3/3/23.

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Mike Kaupa is a Jazz Legend

BY HELANA SHUMWAY

A er grad school, Mike began touring with the worldrenowned Glen Miller Orchestra, whose famous song “In the Mood” has a ubiquitous melody that almost anyone will recognize. He traveled with the orchestra to Europe, Asia, and Canada, playing night a er night at packed venues for three years.

As I listened to Mike list o accomplishments throughout his career, I remembered his genuine humility and down-to-earth demeanor. Even as he spoke of playing with Ray Charles - that’s right, RAY CHARLES - in 1993 to a live audience of 10,000 people, he did not boast or brag. at is simply not in Mike’s nature.

is humility rang true when I asked him what he hopes to be known as and remembered for as a trumpet and ugelhorn player. His answer was simple yet profound: “I hope to be known for playing sincerely and honestly.”

Imet Mike Kaupa some 17 years ago on my rst day of middle school band practice at e Harley School. As a timid ute player with high levels of social anxiety, I couldn’t have imagined a kinder, more encouraging band instructor than Mr. Kaupa. While my days playing the ute are long gone, Mike has had a lasting impact on me, my older brother, and countless others as a teacher and as an impeccable, world-renowned jazz musician over the past 40+ years.

I recently sat down with Mike and my brother, who is now a professional jazz guitarist himself, for a cup of co ee to learn about Mike’s incredible musical career thus far. At 69 years old, it was easy to tell one thing: he is only getting started.

Mike was born and raised in West Seneca, New York. With two older siblings who were very musically inclined, Mike began to take piano lessons at a young age. Shortly therea er, he discovered the trumpet. He shared with me, “I could tell what it would feel like to play the trumpet before I even started.” Having learned the basics of music theory from his piano playing, Mike began teaching himself trumpet by ear and eventually added ugelhorn.

His love for the trumpet was strong and mighty, but it wasn’t until high school that he discovered jazz. He began listening to the greats like Miles Davis, Chet Baker, McCoy Tyner, and Kenny Wheeler. His musical ear continued to develop, and a er high school, he began studying music at SUNY Fredonia. As Mike explained, there wasn’t a jazz program in the 1970s at Fredonia. So, he and the other students interested in jazz music began to “jam” together late at night. is was where the magic lived.

During his time at Fredonia, Mike performed in the prestigious Notre Dame Collegiate Jazz Festival, where he won Outstanding Trumpet Player, a huge recognition of his talent as a musician.

Between his studies at Fredonia and starting graduate school in Miami at the Frost School of Music, Mike taught in Lisbon, Portugal, and Barcelona, Spain to some of the greatest jazz musicians of the generation.

At this point, I turned to my brother, Noah, who shared what Mike has meant to him and his career. “Mike Kaupa is a real master.” Noah described Mike’s impeccable control over his instrument and command of his sound, with the ability to play at a whisper volume. I looked at my brother and saw his face light up as he spoke of his hero.

Noah also went to Harley and played guitar in the school band. He shared that “Kaupa,” as he a ectionately refers to him, helped him nd his groove in jazz music. Noah said, “If you’re listening to him play a tune, you just have to listen to a few notes to know that it’s Kaupa. He’s that unique; he’s that good. I was incredibly lucky to have him as my teacher.”

eir journey together didn’t stop at Harley, as Mike and Noah currently perform several times a month together in the local Finger Lakes area. When Mike isn’t playing a gig or teaching a master class in other countries like Spain, he continues to teach dozens of students a year. In fact, he has taught at Harley for 26 years, the Eastman Community Music School for 25 years, and at Finger Lakes Community College for 6 years.

I asked Mike what he would say to an aspiring music student, and in his typical fashion, he led with honesty and encouragement: “You can always play at some level, and you can always play on your own. Just keep practicing.” ank you, Mike, for your words. At the end of the day, we don’t have to be perfect to do something we love - we just have to try.

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