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“Oak trees come out of acorns, no matter how unlikely that seems. An acorn is just a tree’s way back into the ground. For another try. Another trip through. One life for another.” - Shirley Ann Grau

ICE DAMS PUT HOMES AT RISK FOR TERMITES

I’s not too soon for homeowners to begin thinking about all the damage that homes may have sustained from prolonged cold, snow and ice. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) warns that ice dams are one of the most troublesome winter-related home problems as they can create the perfect environment for termites.

An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining properly. The melting snow backs up behind this dam and can leak into a home, causing water damage to walls, ceilings, insulation and drywall and providing enough moisture to attract termites as they begin to emerge at the first signs of spring.

Termites are known as silent destroyers because their constant gnawing can go unnoticed until significant structural damage to the home occurs. Even more problematic is that termite property damage, which according to NPMA accounts for at least $5 billion each year, is not covered by homeowners insurance. Depending on the extent of the destruction, homeowners can be saddled with large repair bills.

Before the ground warms, and termite swarms emerge in search of new structures to feast on, homeowners should take necessary steps to ensure winter hasn’t done a number on their homes and left them vulnerable to pest problems in the spring.

To prevent ice dams and possible subsequent termite infestations, NPMA offers the following 10 tips:

1. Promptly clear snow off roofs before it freezes and becomes harder to remove.

2. Install snow and ice shields on the roof.

3. Clean out gutters, and install gutter guards.

4. Cover an attic or house fan during winter.

5. Repair fascia and rotted roof shingles.

6. Add insulation to the attic rafters and ceiling.

7. Seal and insulate HVACducts.

8. Install chimney flashing to prevent leaks.

9. Seal gaps around electrical cables and vent pipes.

10. Install eave and soffit vents to circulate cold air.

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DID YOU KNOW?

DatafromtheUnitedStatesDepartment of Justice indicates that partner violence accounted for 20 percent of all violent crime in the U.S. in 2018. The World Health Organization defines intimate partner violence as behavior within an intimate relationship that causes physical,sexual or psychological harm. Such violence can include acts of physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse, and controlling behaviors. Violence perpetrated by both current and former spouses and partners falls under the umbrella of intimate partner violence. Domestic violence is so prevalent that the National Network to End Domestic Violence reports that it fields more than 19,000 calls on a typical day. Anyone who is a victim of domestic violence or suspects a loved one or acquaintance is being abused is urged to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-7873224 (TTY) right away.

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President Joe Biden’s initiative, aimed at providing targeted debt relief to millions of student-loan borrowers, is now before the Supreme Court. Opponents to the program say it amounts to an unlawful attempt to erase an estimated $430 billion of federal student loan debt under the guise of the pandemic. What side do you fall on regarding student loan forgiveness?

• The effects of the pandemic are still being felt by many Americans and I agree that loan forgiveness needs to happen.

• Students borrowed this money expecting to pay it back and should.

• Loan forgiveness is a noble idea but shouldn’t we fix the system first?

Poll ends 3-7-23

Poll ended 2-28-23

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?

2.8% Any steps that will promote inclusivity should be taken, including rewrites.

97.2% Freedom of speech should protect the right to leave the works as is.

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What Expecting Parents Can Do To Make Their Homes Safer

• Conceal cables and cords. Cable and cord concealers are inexpensive and easily installed. Often used to cover cords hanging down from mounted televisions, concealers also can be used to hide cords coming from computers, lamps and other items that can pose a threat to young children.

• Avoid hand-me-down kids’ furniture. The older a piece of furniture is, the less likely it is that the item will meet current safety guidelines. Some parents may be tempted to let their children sleep in the same crib they slept in as kids decades ago, but it’s safer to eschew nostalgia in favor of products that meet the latest safety standards.

• Get rid of potential choking hazards. Prior to bringing their babies home, expecting parents can remove all small trinkets and other items that curious children may want to put in their mouths. When buying toys for kids, read the packaging to make sure each item is safe for babies and avoid buying or accepting any gifts with small pieces.

• Store all medicines on high shelves behind cabinet doors. Vitamins and medicines should be stored on high shelves behind cabinet doors. If kids can see them, they’ll likely try to grab them. Hiding medicines on high shelves behind closed cabinet doors reduces the risk that kids will be poisoned and suffer a fallrelated injury.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

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

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

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

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BEGIN PLANNING KIDS’ SUMMER RECREATION NOW

Many families spend winter figuring out how to chase away cabin fever and endure frigid temperatures until spring and summer mercifully return. Parents thinking ahead to swimming pools and days lounging on the beach can put their daydreams to practical use by planning ahead for their youngsters’ summer vacations.

Youth recreational programs and summer camps can bridge the gap in care between the end of school and the day when classes resume. Due in part to high demand, parents who want to place their kids in summer rec programs or summer camps should being vetting such programs and camps well in advance of summer.

FORMER EMPLOYEE DEVELOPS BOOK TO CURATE THE HISTORY AND UNTOLD STORIES OF MENDON’S LEGENDARY TAVERN AND STAGECOACH INN

BY JODY LYNN GREER

point for travelers, those doing business in the area, and visitors of every variety, including a long list of live musical bands. e hotel was known for attracting patrons from all walks of life, and while the railroad has since gone away, the memories and stories of each visitor remain within the walls of e Cottage.

The Cottage Hotel of Mendon is a celebrated favorite among foodies and historians alike. However, most are more familiar with their menu or weekly events than the hotel’s historical signi cance within the area.

Located on Pittsford-Mendon Rd at the four corners of Mendon,thehotelwasoriginallybuiltasastagecoachinnaround 1822. e Cottage Hotel has seen a variety of owners since then, and each has le an imprint on this historical landmark. Guests and employees frequently claim to even have witnessed unexplained paranormal activity, a permanent reminder of the hotel’s days gone by.

One such former employee and University of Rochester graduate, Karen Mireau Rimmer, is so invested in studying the paranormal activity of the hotel, as well as its intriguing history, she is developing a book, e Cottage Hotel: e History and Untold Stories of Mendon Hamlet’s Legendary Tavern and Stagecoach Inn.

Mireau Rimmer worked at e Cottage during the daytime. Local cra speople and farmers would come in, sit around, and tell stories. is intrigued Mireau Rimmer, and she began to write down the stories because they were so interesting. She says, “I could hardly wait to get home and write all of their recollections down. at spurred my inspiration to write about it.”

Her goals in developing this collection of stories are to “give back to the Mendon community for all they gave me. ey nurtured me, they counseled me; it became very much like home. I feel like there’s a lot of people who feel like the cottage hotel has that same quality, even though they come from other states.” As the founder of Azalea Art Press, Mireau Rimmer specializes in memoir, poetry, visionary novels, and creative non ction.

For Mireau Rimmer, e Cottage le a lasting impression on her and she would like others to know about its heritage and contribution to the Mendon community and beyond. Years ago, the hotel played an integral role as it was centrally located to the railroad line, which meant the hotel was a popular destination

If there was one word to describe the hotel’s essence, it would be the bevador. Mireau Rimmer says “ ere’s an amazing cooler [at e Cottage] that has been there for y or sixty years called a bevador.” e bevador is a huge beer bottle-shaped refrigerator made by the Jewett Refrigerator Company in Bu alo, NY in the early 1950s. Mireau Rimmer explains, “Everyone I have talked to as I have been interviewing remembers the bevador. e bevador is the Cottage Hotel. Current owner, Hillary Stott, found someone who can repair it. ose are the kinds of things that Hilary and David Stott do that make people feel like it’s their place,” raves Mireau Rimmer.

Locals describe the atmosphere of the Cottage Hotel as reminiscent of the popular television show, Cheers, with its warm ambience and no shortage of friendly gab, but it’s so much more than just another restaurant in a local small town. With such a longstanding history within the hamlet of Mendon and the ability to evolve with modern times while still maintaining ties to its past is part of e Cottage’s unique charm.

Mireau Rimmer seeks your help. Do you have stories to share about e Cottage? If so, please reach out to Mireau Rimmer at cottagehotelstories@gmail.com. Let’s memorialize the legacy of this historic local landmark.

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SENIOR NEWS

By Matilda Charles Shrink ation:

Beating em at eir Own Game

“Shrink ation.” at’s a word that’s been in the news lately, and one that we need to pay attention to.

We know prices are increasing on our groceries. We see it every time we look at the price tags on the shelves when we shop, and certainly at the checkout. But shrink ation is a di erent thing and can be harder to spot. Shrink ation is sneaky price increases.

In shrink ation, the prices don’t go up, but what we get comes down. is is impacting most things across grocery stores, including dairy, shampoo, meats, frozen foods, toilet paper, pet food, pastries, candy bars, laundry detergent, sliced cheese, tea bags ... well, everything.

Example: e price of a can of beans stays the same, but we get fewer ounces. Example: e price of a loaf of bread stays the same, but it’s smaller. Same with cereal, which you’ll have noticed when the box sizes changed.

In my case, one particular item (frozen meatballs) at my local store dropped from 64 meatballs to 56 ... fewer for the same money.

Keep an eye on the unit pricing on the tag on the grocery store shelf. Yes, it’s in tiny print (which is one reason to carry a small magnifying glass at all times), but the numbers will tell you the unit price per uid ounce, pound or count. Over time you’ll be able to see if you’re getting less for your money.

Look at generics to save money (and, in many cases, get a better product) or just change brands. Buy more than one if the price is good, but watch the expiration dates.

Lastly, consider signing up for a store’s loyalty card if you get cash bene ts for doing so, and sign up for the emailed weekly sales yer to shop from.

By shopping carefully, we can beat them at their own game.

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RAVES

Huge Thank You!

To the wonderful person who found my wallet at the plaza on Commerce Drive in Victor on February 18th and turned it in to a store. You have no idea how much you helped a stranger! My wallet contained my license, cash, gift cards and a charge card. Everything was still there. I will never forget your selflessness! You are a miracle to me.

The Stranger whose kindness restored my faith today!

I wanted to get my sincere thank you out to the gentleman who pulled me out of a slushy frozen mess in the parking lot near the ATM in Churchville today. After struggling trying to dig out my old beat up 2WD truck on my own for nearly half an hour to no avail... I wish I had taken the time to ask the gentleman’s name and shake his hand. Your kindness was truly unexpected and words cannot express how much you helped me not only get out of my predicament, but how much you improved my frustration and the somewhat angry and rude mood I had started my day with. Thank you so much for the assistance and for your kind words and demeanor. It meant more than you know.

Thank you

Many thanks to the kind and honest person who found my purse at Wegman’s and returned it to the customer service desk. Your action was much appreciated!

How clean is your street?

A big thumbs down to my neighbor who thinks it's his job to clean the street. Cleaning up debris in the street is good; dumping it in your neighbor’s yard, not so good. Now this is not trash. It is ice and snow buildup along the curb. It's not in anyone's way and it will melt. Now it's piled in my front yard along with all the dirt and stones that the plow has scraped up. It looks terrible and was totally unnecessary! Do you think when it melts he will come over and clean that up? No. So you're retired and bored, me too! The next time you feel the need to clean the street, please use your own yard as the dumping ground.

Stop turning small towns into the inner city I moved out here a little over 10 years ago. I am so disappointed in how so many stores and restaurants are being built in the same parking lots. Like one in front of the other, looking like the big inner cities. Too many apartments now going up on every corner too. The bright lights in the store windows are awful and make it look like downtown pawn shops all along the main drag. Enough is enough, crime goes up and areas start to look like trash with all these businesses on top of each other. The rush hour is bad enough. The more you keep putting up here, the more traffic. Please leave some dignity to this town.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE

Rental potential and the local labor force: Location is a significant factor to consider when investing in real estate, but recent shifts in how and where people work could change the real estate investment landscape.A2020 Gartner,Inc.,survey of more than 300 financial executives and leaders in the finance industry found that roughly 25 percent will move at least one out of every five of their on-site workers to permanently remote positions in the years ahead.Economists note that this shift to remote working couldbeamongthemorelastingtrendstoemergefromthepandemic.Beforeinvesting inrealestate,prospectiveinvestorsshouldexaminelocaltrendstoseeifmoreandmore localsareworkingremotely,andwhetherornotthat’saffectingthemarketforrentals.

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He stands like a warder stout and strong,

In the open gate of the year...

~J.J. Britton (1832–1913), “March”

DID YOU KNOW?

Anyone with diabetes can develop diabetic eye disease, though some groups are more affected than others. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, African Americans, American Indians and Alaska Natives, Hispanics/Latinos, Pacific Islanders, and older adults are at an elevated risk of diabetes-related vision loss or blindness. It’s also important that pregnant women with diabetes recognize the risk of eye problems. The NIDDK reports that women with diabetes can develop eye problems very quickly during pregnancy. Women who have already been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, the most commonly diagnosed diabetic eye disease, may have their condition worsen during pregnancy. The link between diabetic eye disease and pregnancy has to do with the changes a woman’s body undergoes when she is with child.The NIDDK notes that changes the body undergoes to support a growing baby can put stress on the blood vessels in the eyes. Damaged blood vessels can harm the retina, thereby increasing a woman’s risk for diabetic retinopathy. Individuals with diabetes who are at a heightened risk for diabetic eye disease, including pregnant women, can speak to their physicians about whattheycandotoprotecttheirvision in the short- and long-term.

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

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

AMPCO PLAYER PIANO and a LOWREY CITATION HOME THEATER ORGAN

You move: 585-323-1762 (leave message)

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

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

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

NORDIC TRACK EXERCISER. Very good condition. Pick up, LeRoy: 585-880-1096

MISCELLANEOUS STEREO EQUIPMENT - SONY Receiver, SONY 5 Disc Player, 2 Magnavox Speakers. Pick up: 585-880-1096

DELL 3.06 GHz UBUNTU LINUX, 500Gb HDD, DVD, 4Mb RAM, Ethernet 100, onboard graphics NO monitor NO KB: m0kpc6s3g@mozmail.com

DOUBLE BED FRAME, MATTRESS, BOX SPRING and COMFORTER: 585-346-0423

Small IGLOO DOGHOUSE and a LANE CEDAR CHEST in fair condition. You pick up: 585-507-8788

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

LARGE FREEZER in good condition: 585-424-0732

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March brings breezes loud and shrill, Stirs the dancing daffodil.

~Sara Coleridge

TRICKS TO KEEP FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS FRESH

Make fresh cuts in stems: Think back to the last time you purchased a fresh Christmas tree. What is the key to ensuring it gets enough water while on display? You guessed it: making a fresh cut in the trunk of the tree. The same concept applies to floral arrangements. Use a sharp scissor or pruning shears to cut about one inch from the bottom of each stem at a 45-degree angle.Continue this process every three days or so. The 45-degree angle prevents the stem from squishing during the cut and enables it to absorb more water.

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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…

DID YOU KNOW?

According to KidsHealth.org, more than one-third of child injuries and deaths happen at home. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that most incidents at home occur where there is water, such as in the bathroom or kitchen; heat or flame, like in the kitchen or around the grill; toxic substances, like those found in medicine cabinets or beneath kitchen sinks; and in places where kids can fall, such as on staircases.

PenfieldPublicLibrary

Biscuit VisitstheLibrary:Saturday, March4|11AMor1:45PM|for kids|registrationrequired

SweetBitesPoetry:Tuesday,March7 |12PM|virtual|foradults|

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HealthCareNavigatorSession:Tuesday,March7|4:30-7PM|foradults|

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SiamsaEveningofIrishEntertainment:Wednesday,March8|7PM| foradults|registrationrequired

IrishDance:Sunday,March12|2PM |forallages|registrationrequired

TweenMakers:Thursdays,March16 |4:15PM|fortweens|registration required

BuildBetterBalance:Thursday, March16|7PM|foradults|

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VerySpecialAuthorVisit:LindaSue Park:Saturday,March18|1PM|for kids|registrationrequired

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By

Lucie Winborne

* The Twitter bird actually has a name -- Larry, after Hall of Fame basketball player Larry Bird.

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TheEmbraceYourSisters(EYS)

Tea AtTwoFashionShowFundraiser:April30,CasaLargaVineyards,Fairport,2pm.Doorsopen 12:30pm.Aninspirationalafternoonoffashion,friends,foodand fun.Themodelsincludebreastcancersurvivorsalongwiththeirfamilies,friendsandmembersofour communities.Theeventsoldoutin 2022!SoDON’TDELAYongetting yourticketsNOW!Featuring: EmceeBillyKiddfrom92.5WBEE, GuestSpeakerJenniferHarvey M.D.fromURMCImaging,DJMike LaMarcafromSpectrumSounds. Enjoysweetandsavorysnacks/ beverages,cashbar,silentauction, wine,jewelry,floralteapotraffles, andmore!Fortickets,sponsorship opportunities,silentauctiondonations,andprogramads: www.embraceyoursisters.org/ 2023-tea-at-two-fashion-show

FAIRPORT

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

TheFairportHistoricalMuseum

Opens - TheFairportHistoricalMuseumwillopenfortheseasonon March4that9AMuntil1PM.Stop byandvisitthegiftshopwithgreat FairportHistoricalBooksandother giftitems.Admissionisalwaysfree.

OpenSunday2-4PM,andTuesday 2-4PMaswellasSaturdays9AM until1PM.Themuseumislocated at18PerrinStreet,Fairport. (perintonhistoricalsociety.org)

HENRIETTA

Paint&Sip-MissJulie’sSchool of BeautyFundraiser: 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

NEWARK

AnnualOnlineAuction-Humane Society ofWayneCounty: The annualHSWCAuctionwillbeheld on-line,March6-March18with hundredsofgreatitemstobidon! Finejewelry,wineandgiftbaskets, crafts,collectibles,household items,artwork,itemsforyourpets, andmore.TheAuctionwebsiteis: www.32auctions.com/hswc2023. PickupisSaturday,March25, 10am-2pmattheNewarkVFW, 225E.UnionStreet,Newark.Paymentisdueuponpickup;cash, personalchecks,VisaorMasterCardaccepted.Allproceedsbenefit theanimalsHSWCisentrusted with.Questions?Call 315-946-3389.Thankyouforyour support

PENFIELD

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

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.

ROCHESTER

RochesterModelRailroadClub Open House- 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

37thAnnualGeneseeValley Woodcarvers ShowandCompetition- April8th.Events:10AM ShowOpens.10:30AMWorking DecoyJudging.3PMRafflesales close.3:30PMRaffledrawingneednotbepresenttowin.4PM Peoples’ChoiceAward.4:30PM ShowCloses.Comeandseea worldclassshowrightherein Rochester.Ourshowfeaturesbird, fish,caricatures,youthcarvingsas wellasdemonstrations,andmore. Ofspecialinterestisoursoapcarvingkitsforyouth(nocharge) availablewhilesupplieslast.Raffle forcarvingsandcarvingrelated items-neednotbepresenttowin. Moreinformation:http:// gvwoodcarvers.com

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Bluey’sBigPlay: This isBluey’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/

WAYS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

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

BeyondAuditoryProcessing Course | AnIntegrativeApproach toConceptualizingtheProcesses EngagedinEverydayListening. ContinuingEducationOpportunity! Thispresentationwillexaminethe underlyingprocesses,possible breakdowns,assessment,and interventionsinthecontextofwhat thelistenerfacesineveryday situations,recognizingtheintertwiningofvariousprocesses,such asauditoryprocessing,cognition, andlanguage.Audience|GoodTo Attend.Audiologists,general practitioners(includingENTsand PEDS),speech-languagepathologists,psychologists,special educationteachers,generaleducationteachers,occupational therapists,students,andparents. LearnMore/Register:https://www. rhsc.org/continuing-education.InPersonandZoomParticipation Available-March25,8:30am-5pm, NazarethCollege|TheShultsCenter|Forum,4245EastAvenue, Rochester.https://www.rhsc.org/ continuing-education

HearingLossAssociationof America/Rochester Chapter -All HLAAprogramsarefree.Someare inpersonwhileother,virtualprograms,requirepreregistration.The inpersonprogramsfeaturean inductiveloophearingsystemand opencaptions.Preregisterat hearinglossrochester.org).Tuesday, March7,10-11am:HearingOther People’sExperiences(HOPE).Inperson.St.Paul’sEpiscopalChurch, EastAvenueatWestminsterRoad, Rochester,acrossfromtheGeorge EastmanMuseum.VestryRoom. 11:00-11:30am:Socializing.Inperson.St.Paul’sParishHall.11:30amnoon:Businessmeeting/ announcements.Inperson.St. Paul’sParishHall.Noon-1:00pm: THREENEWHLAARESOURCES.In person.St.Paul’sParishHallAND virtualonZoom.(ToobtainZoom link,preregisterat hearinglossrochester.org)

Hadestown: COME SEEHOWTHE WORLDCOULDBE.Welcometo HADESTOWN,whereasongcan changeyourfate.Winnerofeight 2019TonyAwards includingBest Musicalandthe2020Grammy AwardforBestMusicalTheater Album,thisacclaimednewshow fromcelebratedsinger-songwriter AnaïsMitchellandinnovativedirectorRachelChavkin(Natasha,Pierre &TheGreatCometof1812)isa lovestoryfortoday...andalways. Ages10+.March14-19,RBTL’s AuditoriumTheatre,885EastMain St.,Rochester.https://rbtl.org/ events/hadestown/

Celebrating25Yearsofthe Faithfulness ofGod! FromApril 13to16,InChristNewHope Ministrywillbecelebrating25years ofthefaithfulnessofGod.Thisis theweekendfaithboosteryou’ve beenwaitingtoreceive!Guest speakersandacommunityconcert willextolthevirtueoffaith.Seeall thehappeningsathttps://www. icnhm.org/events.Alleventsare freeandopentothepublic.Goodwillofferingacceptedon-siteorat https://www.icnhm.org/donate. Pleasefollowanymasking guidelinesineffectatthetimeof ourevent.

RTOSMarchTheatreOrganConcert: The RochesterTheaterOrgan 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.

RUSH

RochesterRotarySunshine Campus -PancakeBreakfast: JointheRochesterRotarySunshine CampusforadeliciousPancake BreakfastonSaturday,March18th, 8am-12pmattheSunshine Campus,809FivePointsRoadin Rush.EnjoydeliciouspancakescoveredwithourveryownSunshine CampMapleSyrup.Adults-$10, KidsUnder13-$5,KidsUnder3Free.Ticketsavailableat sunshinecamp.org.Information: 585-533-2080.

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* Andrew Lawrence, ran two hours, 47 minutes and 41 seconds in a banana costume during a London marathon in order to secure the title of the fastest time to run a marathon while wearing a fruit costume.

SPRINGWATER

HikeHemlockLakeShorelineHike andExploretheHemlockLake ShorelinewithSpringwaterTrails onSunday,March5from2-4PM. Foradditionalinformation/ directions/updatesvisitthewebsite: springwatertrails.org

WALWORTH

ChickenandBiscuitDinnerWalworth UnitedMethodist Church-3679MainSt.,Walworth. JoinusSaturday,March11,2023 from4:00PM-7:00PM.Adults$13.00,Children6-12-$7.00,Under5-free.DINEINortakeout. Comeandcelebratetheendof StandardTime!

WEBSTER

FirematicToyandCollectables Show - Sunday,March19,10AM -2PM.PresentedbyGeneseeValley AntiqueFireApparatusAssoc. WebsterFireDept.Building,172 SanfordSt.,Webster.FreeAdmission.Info.:585-265-9666.

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

April Fool, n. The March fool with another month added to his folly ~Ambrose Bierce, The Cynic’s Word Book, 1906 (entries 1881–1906)

WhatAreLentandEasterAll About? A free5-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.

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

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. GEOGRAPHY: Which river flows through the European capitals of Vienna and Budapest?

2. SCIENCE: At what temperature are Fahrenheit and Celsius equal?

3. TELEVISION: The comedy series “Frasier” is a spinoff of which sitcom?

4. LITERATURE: Which novel features a character named Katniss Everdeen?

5. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of beans are used in falafel?

6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a beaver’s home called?

7. THEATER: Which musical features a character named Tracy Turnblad?

8. MOVIES: Which actress plays the young Wendy Darling in the movie “Hook”?

9. HISTORY: Who invented the game of lacrosse?

10. 70%-80%.

9. Iroquois tribes in the eastern United States and Canada.

10. SCIENCE: What percentage of the world’s population has brown eyes? Answers

© 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

1. The Danube River.

2. -40.

3. “Cheers.”

4. “The Hunger Games.”

5. Chickpeas or fava beans.

6. A lodge, or a den.

7. “Hairspray.”

8. Gwyneth Paltrow.

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I would I had some flowers o’ the spring that might

Become your time of day... daffodils, That come before the swallow dares, and take

The winds of March with beauty; violets dim,

But sweeter than the lids of Juno’s eyes...

O, these I lack,

To make you garlands of, and my sweet friend,

To strew him o’er and o’er!

~William Shakespeare, The Winter’s Tale [IV, 4, Perdita] Clicker Training Can Help Your Dog Love to Learn

NOW HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

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

Puzzle Answers This Week

FAMOUS HORSES

* If you have a plastic-bristle broom that is starting to get really ragged and it’s time to replace it, don’t get rid of it. Turn it into a scrub broom. Trim the bristles down to about an inch. You can even cut them at an angle. Then you can use this broom to scrub stubborn spots. The bristles are nice and tight when they are so short.

* Check your windshield wiper blades. Are they smeary? Before you replace them, use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to clean the blades. They might have life left in them yet!

* Still fire season in your neck of the woods? Most of us know not to burn magazine inserts or anything plastic, but did you know that you CAN add some spice to your fire? Save the peel from your citrus fruits (oranges, tangerines, grapefruit -- even lemons and limes) to add to your fire. They burn well, and they smell great!

* “We had a piece of linoleum left over when we replaced the kitchen flooring. It was almost a perfect size to put over our picnic table. We use it for crafts and whenever we don’t want anything to fall through the boards. It stores neatly against the wall behind our outdoor shelves when we aren’t using it!” -- R. in Minnesota

* If you have a light bulb that has broken off in the socket and you need to get it out to replace it, use needlenose pliers to grab the metal ring and unscrew it. Be sure to turn the light off first! If that doesn’t work, you might be able to use a bar of soap to grab any glass shards sticking out, and unscrew it that way.

* “When I put on my stockings, I put on my dish gloves first. It sounds silly, but I do not have any snags in my stockings, and the grip of the gloves makes them easy to pull up and adjust for a perfect fit.” -- W.M. in New York

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: What is the value of training dogs using a clicker? I have tried using a clicker to train my dog Atlas, but he didn’t listen very well. When should I click at him -- when he’s misbehaving? Or when he’s doing something right? And how can he tell? -- John H., Spring eld, Massachusetts

DEAR JOHN: Clicker training, or “mark and reward” training, can seem almost magical in terms of how quickly and enthusiastically a dog learns. But that magic only happens when it’s being done correctly.

Basically, you press the clicker device when your dog does precisely the thing that you are trying to train him to do. And you follow up immediately (like, within a second) with a reward -- usually a little bit of a treat. So, here’s how it is done:

-- Decide on one behavior that you want your dog to learn in your training session. Start with a basic behavior, like “sit,” “come here,” “lie down” or “give paw.”

-- Give Atlas the command. If he doesn’t follow the command, don’t click.

-- As soon as he follows the command, click once and give him a little treat.

-- Repeat the process again and again until he follows the command immediately.

By associating the clicker noise with a command and a reward, Atlas will quickly build a positive association with the command. is works for many types of training, from basic obedience to agility to job-speci c commands. But you start with just one command at a time.

Also, consider working with a trainer, either one on one or in a group training setting. You’ll pick up many training skills quickly. It’s worth the investment.

Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.

(c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Statins and Thiazides

Acutely Increase Blood Sugar, Risk of Diabetes

DEAR DR. ROACH: My question regards the results of my fasting glucose tests for the past couple of years. I am 81 and weigh around 150 pounds. The medications I am taking concern me, with relevance to the A1C levels of my quarterly blood work. My A1C levels have mostly been near mid-5%; the last showed 6%. Medications relevant to this that I am suspicious of are 100-12.5 mg of losartan/hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and 20 mg of simvastatin. I have read that these medications can have an effect of raising blood glucose. My doctor is adamant that this does not exist, but it seems to me that there is a conflict on this. Should I perhaps ask him to change those medications because of my blood sugar? I am concerned about issues with the thiazide and the statin. -- P.R.

ANSWER: There isn’t a conflict. You are absolutely right that both simvastatin (like all statins) and HCTZ (like all thiazides) increase blood sugar and the risk of diabetes. The risk, however, is small. For thiazides, the risk of high blood sugar seems tied to potassium levels -- the lower the potassium, the higher the risk of diabetes. Interestingly, the losartan in combination with the HCTZ you are taking tend to raise potassium levels, so that combination may have a lower risk of worsening blood sugar levels than taking HCTZ alone. You are already taking the smallest effective dose of thiazide. The risk of statins seems greater in higher doses and with more potent statins, like atorvastatin and rosuvastatin; however, the risk is still small. About one person in 100 treated with a high-dose intensive statin, such as 40 mg of atorvastatin for five years, would be expected to get diabetes, while a dosage of 20 mg of simvastatin would be expected to have an even lower risk.

The conflict isn’t whether the increased risk exists (it does), but whether the treatments to prevent heart attack and stroke are worth the increased risk. For nearly all people, the benefit of keeping blood pressure and cholesterol under control greatly outweighs the small increased risk of diabetes.

Given your normal A1C level, I would say your risk is low, and I do not generally recommend changing treatment based on your concern over blood sugar.

***

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.

2023 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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For The Savvy Yard Sale Shopper

Second-hand items, especially electronics, building supplies, appliances and helmets, may carry certain risks if damaged or used. If you are planning on reselling consumer items, check the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Web site for a guide on things that can and cannot be sold, and for product recalls. CSA Group, a leading certification and testing organization, offers these safetytipsforyardsaleshoppers.

Second-hand items: Avoid electrical or gas products if a label from a recognized certification organization, such as CSA Group, is missing. Look closely at the mark to ensure it matches the design and colour of certification marks from the same organization onothersimilarproducts.

Champion Asphalt Maintenance is now accepting applications for employment for our season starting in April.

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Opportunities for Entry-level and for those with Experience in our Rochester Division:

CME Associates, Inc. provides Quality Assurance Services for the Construction Industry with material testing and special inspection services.

• Material Testing – Soil, Concrete, Asphalt

• Special Inspections – Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Fireproo ng, Geotechnical, Structural Steel Welds & Bolting, and more.

Current Opportunities:

• Construction Materials Testing Technician

• Construction (Special) Inspector

• Certi ed Welding Inspector (CWI)

Please visit www.cmeassociates.com to apply or for more information.

Quitting a job can be full of mixed emotions. Just be sure to time it correctly and leave in as positive a way as possible to maintain a strong professional network.

NOW HIRING CARPENTER

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General supervision is exercised over the Building and Planning, Fire Marshal, Engineering, Highway and Sewer Departments. Oversee approximately 60 full-time employees with 8 direct reporting employees.

To Apply: Please send an application (and resume) to: Town of Brighton

Attention: Tricia VanPutte

2300 Elmwood Avenue Rochester, New York, 14620

OR by email to: tricia.vanputte@towno righton.org

One of the leading General Contractors in Western NY is looking to support its continuing growth by hiring a motivated Carpenter and general jack-of-all-trades. is dynamic individual needs to be a carpentry specialist, with additional supporting construction skills, while exhibiting the professionalism and energy of this growing company.

Candidates seeking to join this Rochester Top 100 company will need to have a minimum of 5 years of experience in nish carpentry, as well as basic understanding of all trades.

Please send electronic resume and salary requirements to info@BuildTaylor.com.

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CONSERVE ENERGY AROUND THE OFFICE

Conservation methods can help save energy and preserve natural resources, but business owners may also be intrigued by the potential cost-savings of conservation.

Utility costs vary depending on the size of a business, but the U.S. Small Business Administration notes that prospective business owners must estimate and include such costs when seeking loans to start their businesses. Estimated utility costs can be intimidating, especially for those owners who have never before owned their own businesses. Traditional conservation methods like recycling and reusing are great ways to conserve and save around the office, but business owners also can embrace some other ways to lower their office energy costs while benefitting the planet at the same time.

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