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SCOTTSVILLE: 8 Genesee Street.May18(9-3pm)&19 (9-1pm).Historicfarmhouse stuffedwithprimitivesandhundredsofitemsfromthe1800s. Collectionofvintagelighters,perfumebottles,jackknifeand Christmas.Numerous”Dinky” toys.Primitives,including:2oak rolltops,stepbacks,bookcases, bedframes,sewingcabinets,miscellaneouschairs,sidetables,and trunks.Vintagehats,muffs,banjo, violin,andclothing.Singer ”Featherweight”sewingmachine inperfectcondition.Steiffanimals,dollsanddolleverything. Collectiblebooks(somesigned). Glassware,includingnumerous piecesofFenton.Early”Oliver” typewriter,likenew.Hugecollectionofcast,kitchenware,and kitchentools.Signedpottery, everydaykitchen,linensandart. Phoenixkayak,JohnDeererider, BianchiandTrekbikes,andvery oldsleds.Tools,including:10” Riobitablesaw,miscellaneous hardware,andcollectibletools. Krakauerpiano.Orientalrugs. Thisplaceisfull.Waytoomuch tolist.STUFF

YARD SALE TIPS

Advertise the sale. The more shoppers the better, so advertising your sale can be advantageous.

WEBSTER: 713 KnobelDrive(off HatchRd).May17th(8-6pm), 18th(8-5pm),&19th(9-4pm).2 leafmulchers,1electricsnow blower,4snowtires,golfclubs& bag,sewingmachine&cabinet, womensclothing(L-2X),dishes, TV,microwave.Lotsofmiscellaneous.

FAIRPORT:68BLACKWATCH Trl. May 17&18Downsizing.Chest freezer(almostnew),minifridge, householditems,smallappliances,94

BRISTOLHARBOURVILLAGE COMMUNITY SALEDAY!30 GolfsideCircleSouthBristol, 14424Saturday,May11th(8AM1PM)21STANNUALSALEMULTIFAMILYTREASURES.PICKUP MAPSATCOMM.CTR.

PITTSFORD:ChathamWoods Neighborhood, Saturday,May 18th9AMto3PM.MULTIFAMILYGARAGESALE,25+ Houses.CavershamWoods, ChelseaPark,BishopsCourt, DevonwoodLn

FAIRPORTNY: 32LittleSpringRun SaturdayMay11.Multifamily,patio furniture,umbrella,tablecloths,dishes,andmore.9amto2pm.

Celebrate the 64TH Apple Blossom Festival

in Williamson Thursday, May 16th through Sunday, May 19th

THURSDAY, May 16th

5-9pm PLAYLAND AMUSEMENT CARNIVAL.

5:30-6:15pm KIDDIE PARADE REGISTRATION and JUDGING. Dress up in this year’s theme: “ e yellow brick road leads to the Williamson Apple Blossom Festival” Participants must be registered by 6pm to be judged. Prizes will be given out a er the parade, in front of e Candy Kitchen.

6-9pm Main Street closed to traffic from Maple Ave to Bennett St. 6:30pm Kiddie Parade starts at Middle School to West End of town. e animal parade will begin a er the kiddie parade. Be sure to check out the pony rides, courtesy of Little Dude Ranch and grab your balloon animal by Balloon Artist Walter Crum.

7pm Demonstration by Kuk Sool Won on Main Street

FRIDAY, May 17th

2-4pm Main Street Busy. Cra ers and vendors will be located here. 4pm Vendors open

5pm PLAYLAND AMUSEMENT CARNIVAL OPENS

5:30pm 5k Race Registration Opens at the middle school

6pm Main Street closed

6:45pm 5k Race Begins

7:30 Street Dance in front of e Candy Kitchen featuring “ e Deans List.”

SATURDAY, May 18th

9am Main Street Closed

9am Vendors Open

2:30pm Kuk Sool Won demonstration on Main Street

3pm Parade Begins

7pm Street Dance in front of e Candy Kitchen featuring “Flint Creek.” 9:30pm FIREWORKS sponsored by Keurig/Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. Fireworks can be seen from Main Street or behind the middle school.

SUNDAY, May 19th

9am Main Street Closed

9am Vendors open

9am CAR SHOW on Main Street

10am FELLOWSHIP OF CHURCHES. Church services will be held on Main Street at the grandstand.

12pm Carnival Opens - Wristbands only! Buy one wristband per person, ride until 4pm! $30 per wristband.

12:30pm MAIN STREET MILE will begin at the grandstand on Main St.

4pm Apple Blossom Festival Comes to a Close. Roads will reopen at 4:30pm

If you think that the only way to exercise and burn calories involves gym equipment, think again. Yard work can be just as challenging as a thorough aerobics workout at a nearby fitness club. To reap the greatest benefits, gardeners should use as little motorized machinery as possible. Manual tools will get you moving and can burn a substantial amount of calories. Try to vary positions and alternate which hands you use to reduce strain and get an even workout. Fitness experts say that gardening can improve strength, increase endurance and assist with flexibility. According to a report in the UK publication The Telegraph, clearing a pond or weeding can burn some 300 calories in an hour. Forty-five minutes worth of gardening can burn as many caloriesas30minutesofaerobics.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Once a term that dominated newspaper headlines and environmental discourse, “global warming” is now heard far less frequently. Many may assume global warming has been rebranded as “climate change,” but the two are not one and the same. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, global warming refers exclusively to the Earth’s rising surface temperature, while climate change includes global warming but also its side effects. Such side effects include the melting of the world’s glaciers and the growing frequency of drought and heavier rainstorms. Global warming is also used most often to refer to warming caused by humans, while climate change is a term used when discussing environmental changes that are human-caused or natural.

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IN TIME

The History Channel

* On May 12, 1925, a Philadelphia radio station broadcasts the first all-star radio program featuring film actors and actresses. Sound films had not yet debuted, and it marked the first time that most listeners had heard the voices of film stars like Lillian Gish and Marion Davies.

* On May 13, 1956, Gene Autry’s musical variety show, “Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch,” airs its final broadcast after 16 years. The show featured short skits about cowboys and rustlers, along with musical numbers by Autry, “America’s singing cowboy.”

* On May 17, 1792, a group of 24 traders gather in lower Manhattan to work out the regulations of the speculative market. The result was the Buttonwood Agreement, a two-sentence contract that gave birth to the New York Stock Exchange.

REDUCE RADON IN YOUR HOME

One of the most popular methods of reducing radon concentrations involves a process called active soil depressurization, or ASD. This is a cost-effective and reliable technique to reduce radon that involves capturing the radon from beneath a building before it can enter the dwelling. A venting system draws the radon gas from the soil beneath the foundation and exhausts it outside of the building - far away from windows and other home openings. A continuously operating fan draws and discharges the radon outdoors.

Radon that has infiltrated water supplies may require other removal methods. Such methods may require spraying water into a contained air space, introducing air bubbles into the water or storing water in a tank until the radon has decayed. Another method employs granular activated carbon (GAC) to remove radon from the water. The GAC method has been more widely tested and is more commonly used in individual homes, according to the EPA.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* In 1911, Elmer McCurdy robbed a passenger train he thought contained thousands of dollars, and was shot by lawmen after making off with just $46. His unclaimed corpse was then embalmed and sold to a traveling carnival. It would be used as a prop or attraction in haunted houses and wax museums for the next 66 years (even showing up on the set of “The Six Million Dollar Man”), until he was finally buried at the famous Boot Hill cemetery in Dodge City, Kansas.

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. MUSIC: The 1980s group Duran Duran took its name from a character in which movie?

2. SCIENCE: What is the science of making maps called?

3. GEOGRAPHY: Which country is surrounded by the country of South Africa?

4. MOVIES: What is the name of the boy who owns the toys in “Toy Story”?

5. THEATER: What are the major divisions in a play?

6. TELEVISION: Which sitcom has the theme song, “Everywhere You Look”?

7. GAMES: How many checkers does each player get to start the game?

8. LITERATURE: Which children’s book features a construction vehicle named Mary Anne?

9. ANATOMY: What are the smallest blood vessels in the human body called?

10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the name of the dog mascot on the front of a Cracker Jack box?

“Barbarella.”

Cartography.

Lesotho. 4. Andy Davis. 5. Acts, which are divided into scenes.

6. “Full House.”

7. 12.

8. “Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel.”

9. Capillaries.

10. Bingo.

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Spike aerator: The experts at Pennington note that spike aerators employ solid, spike-like tines to poke holes in the soil. These aerators leave the spikes in the soil. Some people wear spiked aeration shoes while walking around the yard to mimic the effects of spike aerators. •

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one of the most bewitching sights in the world to observe a hill of beans thrusting aside the soil, or a rose of early peas just peeping forth sufficiently to trace a line of delicate green. ~Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mosses from and Old Manse

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DESIGN A GARDEN FOR

The lively sounds of the garden are created by the wildlife that come to pollinate and enjoy the environment gardeners have created. By choosing indigenous plants, gardeners can be sure that insects and small critters will seek refuge within the foliage.

Songbirdsalsowilladdcharactertoayard.TheAudubonSocietysuggests including a water source and a songbird border of shrubs along your property’s edge. Provide food sources and make sure they are located a fair distance from the main action of the yard so as not to scare off birds. Wait for musical chickadees, goldfinches, orioles, and cardinals to arrive and enjoy the accommodations.

The annual Met Gala brings together titans of industry as the major fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, a collection including more than 33,000 objects representing fashionable dress and accessories since the 15th century. Which aspect of the annual Met Gala most intrigues you?

• Designers’ interpretation of this year’s theme

• Red carpet interviews with celebrities

• Charity aspect and historical significance

• Artistic performances Poll ends 05-14-2024

Poll results 05-07-2024

Mental Health Awareness Month! Which of the following activities do you find most helpful for maintaining your mental well-being?

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Here’s A Tip

“I like the smaller size of kids’ meals at the drive-thru. I save the toys in a box, then I drop them off with a teacher friend to use as rewards in her classroom.” -- via email

“I found a bunch of guttering at a garage sale super cheap, and was inspired to bring it INSIDE my house. I purchased end pieces at my local hardware store and cut the gutters to fit inside my closet. ey line the wall all the way up in horizontal rows. I use them to keep shoes, purses, even small baskets of accessories. It’s wonderful. -- T. in Tennessee

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HOMETOWN PHOTOS

VENT BRIGHTER

Thank you

Library Etiquette

While shopping at the Geneseo Dollar Store, I had to go back out to the car because I had forgotten my money. A woman inside paid for my laundry detergent when I got back. I want to thank her. Her kindness is appreciated. I will pay it forward.

A Sincere Heartfelt Thank You

My pregnant granddaughter was visiting April 28th from Michigan. She had a problem with a front tire and the tire shop was hesitant about only doing 1 tire on a four wheel drive. My granddaughter was not able to afford 2 tires and a front end alignment. A female customer graciously paid for both tires and the alignment. This lady will never know how very much her generous gift was appreciated. May God bless you. Thank you so much.

Please teach your children how to act in a library! School age children are coming in, talking loudly, watching/listening to rude videos/music on high, leaving trash and being very disruptive! The library is a public space for all, not a playground or circus.

- Disgruntled Citizen

Sidewalk Falls

I moved from the city to this lovely small village. I am handicapped and need a walker to get around. Several times I have tripped over uneven slabs of pavement. I took a tumble twice this past Winter. Complete slabs are crushed. Who is responsible for the sidewalk?

ACCLIMATING TO A NEW NEIGHBORHOOD

For a number of people, this may be the year they relocate to a new home or apartment. The moving rate in the United States has remained steady since 2008, with roughly 12 percent of the population relocating each year according to reports from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Movement to the suburbs continues to be high, and renters tend to move more frequently than others. People who move cite a new job or a job transfer as one of the primary motivators to relocate.

Acclimating to a new home and neighborhood after a move can be challenging. Even after boxes have been unpacked and items put away, some people still feel unsettled. It could be because one of the most important parts of being in a new house is feeling at home. That involves meeting neighbors, having friends over for dinner and knowing all of the local haunts that help solidify a homeowner as a true member of his or her new neighborhood. It can take time to establish feeings of belonging.

DID YOU KNOW?

As more people work remotely, electricians and safety advocates are warning that various missteps may be putting people at unnecessary risk of fire and other unsafe conditions. Electrical equipment is necessary to run home offices just like it is traditional offices. Some people may find they have a shortage of electrical outlets to power their devices, and as a result they may turn to extension cords or power strips. While that may seem like an easy fix, it is easy to inadvertently overload outlets and circuits by connecting more than one power strip or extension cord together in a practice known as “daisy chaining.”

According to the U.S. Office of Compliance, using a daisy chain in the workplace violates the National Electrical Code as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s rules. While it may not break code at home, overloading any outlets increases risk for fire. The National Fire Protection Association indicates that more than 45,000 residential fires are started each year due to electrical failure and malfunction. Overload causes products to overheat, and that can spark fires in the power cords themselves or inside the wall where electrical lines are hidden.

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.

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GRILLED CALIFORNIA SWEET POTATOES

(NAPSI)—The next time you’re firing up theoutdoorgrill(orindoorgrillpan,for that matter),throw on a sweet potato or two. An easy, healthy side dish with a hugewowfactor,grilledsweetpotatoes are nutrient rich, high in fiber and absolutely delicious.And they go great with burgers, steaks, chops, chicken or pretty much anything off the grill. Start with this basic recipe, and if you’re feeling creative, try different shapes—sweet potato coins or steak fries,for example.Or add your favorite herbs and spices—such as chopped fresh rosemary, thyme, cinnamon or smoked paprika.

Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Serves 3 or 4

1 lb orange- or yellow/white-fleshed sweet potatoes,cut lengthwise into ¾-inch wedges

1 ½Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt,plus more for sprinkling Heat a grill or grill pan to mediumhigh. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, oil and salt. Arrange sweet potatoes on the grill or grill pan and cook until lightly charred and tender, 6 to 8 minutes, turning halfway through. Sprinkle with more salt and serve.

For more recipes, nutritional information and tips for cooking with California sweetpotatoes, go to www.casweetpotatoes.com.

But I always think that the best way to know God is to love many things. ~Vincent van Gogh, Dear Theo: An Autobiography of Vincent van Gogh, 1937

METHODIST

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Sunday Worship 9:00am (Traditional) and 10:30am (Contemporary)

Online Services; Childcare & Classes - both services

“Love God, Love Others, Serve Jesus”

ORTHODOX

Protection of the Mother of God Russian Orthodox Church

100 Stanford Dr., Rochester, NY 14610 • 585-224-0554

Archpriest Gregory Naumenko, Rector • A ROCOR Parish

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DID YOU KNOW? Thyroid cancer is the most common cancer to affect the endocrine system. While many cancers have decreased in prevalence, ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, Inc. indicates incidence rates for thyroid cancer have increased in recent years. The American Cancer Society expects thyroid cancer deaths to increase to 2,200 in 2021 out of an estimated 44,280 people affected by thyroid cancer. Unlike most other adult cancers, thyroid cancer is commonly diagnosed at a younger age. Women are three times more likely to develop thyroid cancer than men. Thyroid cancer is largely treatable, most notably with the removal of a portion of the gland or the entire thyroid gland depending on cancer stage. People who have had their thyroids removed (thyroidectomy) will need to take daily thyroid hormone pills.

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NOTICE OF VOTE UPON FUNDING FOR THE VICTOR FARMINGTON LIBRARY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, as authorized by Education Law, a vote will take place on ursday, June 27, 2024, between the hours of Noon and 8:00 P.M. at the Victor Village Hall, 60 East Main Street, Victor, for the purpose of voting on an annual appropriation of taxes for the Victor Farmington Library in the amount of $913,400.00.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law Section 259, the Board of Education of the Victor Central School District is authorized to levy and collect an annual tax, year a er year, separate and apart from the annual school district budget, for the purpose of funding the Library.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Victor Farmington Library budget and any tax levy supporting it is separate and distinct from the Victor Central School District budget.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a resolution in the following form shall be presented to the qualified voters of the school district at such special district meeting:

LIBRARY FUNDING PROPOSITION

RESOLVED:

at the Victor Central School District, Ontario County, New York, be authorized to levy taxes in the amount of $913,400.00, separate and distinct from the School District’s tax levy, for the annual support of the Victor Farmington Library, Victor, New York, and pay over such monies to the trustees of the Victor Farmington Library for library services for the benefit of residents during the 2025 fiscal year and each year therea er.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that such Library Funding Proposition shall appear on the ballot labels to be used for voting at said Victor Farmington Library Budget Vote in substantially the following form:

LIBRARY FUNDING PROPOSITION

YES NO

Shall the Victor Central School District, Ontario County, New York, be authorized to levy taxes in the amount of $913,400.00, separate and distinct from the School District’s tax levy, for the annual support of the Victor Farmington Library, Victor, New York, and pay over such monies to the trustees of the Victor Farmington Library for library services for the benefit of residents during the 2025 fiscal year and each year therea er?

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all qualified individuals who wish to vote in any voting matter of the Victor Farmington Library vote must be registered and be listed on the Victor Central School District voter registration at the time of the vote. Residents of the Victor Central School District who are registered, at their current address, to vote in general, county-wide elections and who have not had such registration canceled, will be automatically placed on the voter register and need not pre-register to vote in the Library Budget Vote.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration shall meet to prepare the register of voters and any person shall be entitled to have their name placed upon such register provided that at such meeting they are known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or therea er entitled to vote at the Library budget vote for which such register is prepared. Pre-registration of voters will be held at the Victor Central School District Office, 953 High Street, Victor, on the following date: ursday, June 20, 2024, between the hours of 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M.

e register of eligible voters will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk of the Victor Central School District and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the Library for five days immediately preceding the vote, except June 23, which is a Sunday. e hours for such inspection are between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on June 21, 24, 25, and 26, and by prior appointment on Saturday, June 22.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 2018-e of the Education Law, applications for early mail ballots may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk of the Victor Central School District, during all days in which the School District is in session. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than May 22, 2024 and by June 20, 2024, if the early mail ballot is to be mailed to the voter. If the early mail ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter at the Office of the District Clerk the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than June 26, 2024. No early mail voter’s ballot will be canvassed unless it has been received in the Office of the District Clerk of the School District no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 27, 2024. A list of all persons to whom early ballots have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on and a er June 21, 2024 until June 26, 2024, except on Saturday, June 22, 2024, by prearranged appointment and not on Sunday, June 23, 2024. A challenge to an early voting ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an absentee ballot.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in accordance with Section 2018-a of the Education Law, applications for absentee ballots for voters registered for said vote may be applied for at the Office of the District Clerk. Absentee ballots must be applied for unless the voter's registration is marked "permanently disabled" by the County Board of Elections. Such applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the absentee ballot is to be mailed to the voter (June 20, 2024) or the day before the election (June 26, 2024) if the ballot is to be picked up personally by the voter. No absentee ballots will be canvassed unless it has been received in the Office of the District Clerk of the School District no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 27, 2024. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on and a er June 21, 2024 until June 26, 2024, except on Saturday, June 22, 2024, by prearranged appointment and not on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualifications of a voter whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for the challenge.

Maureen A. Goodberlet District Clerk Victor Central School District

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Diabetics Receive Great Results From a Plant-Based Diet

DEAR DR. ROACH: Your recent column about treating diabetes left me wondering. Diabetes, as I understand it, is usually a result of too much sugar being consumed. But consuming carbohydrates is not that different because they are quickly converted to sugar through the human chemical processes. So, why are you promoting a plant-based diet that is high in carbohydrates?

Consuming protein, which is easily obtained by eating meat, seems to be the answer to reducing the consumption of simple and complex carbohydrates that are quickly converted to sugar in our body. I’ve switched to a high-protein diet (both plant and animal protein), and my blood sugar has been very well-controlled for a couple of years. -- F.B.

ANSWER: Diabetes is not a result of consuming too much sugar. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder where the cells that make insulin are destroyed by the body. Type 2 diabetes is a disease of insulin resistance and a relative inability to secrete insulin in response to a sugar load. In a person with Type 2 diabetes, consuming too much sugar in a short time overloads the body’s ability to respond, so their blood sugar goes up. It is persistent high blood sugar that is responsible for most of the damage to the kidneys, eyes, blood vessels and nerves.

I am careful about what I mean by a plant-based diet. While it’s true that a diet consisting entirely of maple syrup and orange juice would be extremely bad for a person with diabetes because of the concerns about blood sugar that you raised, a plant-based diet that is mostly vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fatty fish and nuts/seeds with moderate amounts of whole fruits does not raise blood sugar more than a standard Western diet.

The high fiber content of the legumes, whole grains and vegetables prevents rapid absorption, and the protein and healthy fat in nuts and fatty fish likewise slow stomachemptying. Finally, there is good evidence that people with diabetes have excellent results with this kind of diet.

You are right that protein is important for a person with diabetes, but many high-protein diets based on meat also have high amounts of saturated fat, which increase the risk for heart blockages. In addition, saturated fat is a major cause of disease and death in people with diabetes. However, it is possible to have a healthy, high-protein diet with care.

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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.

© 2024 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA

Dementia presents itself through various symptoms, and memory loss alone is not enough to lead to a dementia diagnosis. Dementia can affect thinking and social abilities, but the Mayo Clinic notes that some dementias may be reversible. The following are some common symptoms of dementia:

• Trouble communicating or finding words.

• Difficulty completing complex tasks.

• Challenges with planning and organization.

• Episodes of confusion and disorientation.

• Memory loss, which is often noticed by a third party.

• Personality changes that can include agitation, anxiety, inappropriate behavior and even hallucinations.

Apart from Alzheimer’s disease, which is a progressive disorder most common in people age 65 and older, there are other types of dementia. The second most common is called “vascular dementia.” This results from damage to vessels that supply blood to the brain. This damage can be the result of stroke, smoking and other blood vessel conditions. Brain imaging can often detect blood vessel problems implicated in vascular dementia. Dementia with Lewy bodies, or DLB, is another dementia that laymen may mistakeforAlzheimer’sdisease.TheAlzheimer’sAssociationnotesthatpeople with DLB often have not only memory loss and cognitive problems common in Alzheimer’s, but they also display initial or early symptoms such as sleep disturbances, well-formed visual hallucinations, slowness, gait imbalance or other Parkinsonian movement features, which can lead to misdiagnosis.

Tim & Deb Smith Spearhead Global Zoological Network

BY SUZIE WELLS

High school sweethearts at the newly-merged Honeoye FallsLima High School, Deb and Tim Smith now of Mendon parted for college and ended up not seeing each other again for 40 years. A er teaching and living several states apart (Deb taught elementary school and college math in Virginia, while Tim taught English at Victor High School), Deb and Tim reunited a er Tim’s mother passed away, Deb heard through the grapevine and sent a sympathy card, and the two began corresponding.

Deb says her fondest memory during their courtship period when she was in Virginia and he in New York was that every day she found an envelope from Tim in her school mailbox. Each contained an original letter Deb had written to Tim 40 years ago; he had saved every one. Tim says, “It took me a long time to play those cards!” and the two say sometimes the best things in life are worth waiting for. Engaged on Deb’s mother’s birthday (December 4), the Smiths were married on Tim’s mother’s birthday (June 12) at Ganondagan to honor both of their Native American ancestry, and Tim’s former student officiated.

e Smiths live beside the Mendon Sentinel newspaper office, and the publisher Chris Carosa suggested they write about their background. Whatstartedasrecallingtheirpersonalstoryfor eSentinelreadership bloomed into weekly features about a wide array of local and personal history stories. eir writings inspired their first book, e Beatles, e Bible, & Manson: Reflecting Back With 50 Years of Perspective in 2019, and they’ve explored a variety of topics each year since.

With five books previously published, the Smiths decided to explore their interest in animals. In Crowning the Animal Kingdom, the first global anthology of fictional and nonfictional stories, the Smiths gather over 200 contributions from around the world, sharing anecdotes from over 100 countries, all 50 states, 40 wildlife preserves, and dozens of animal advocacy groups, as well as individual zoos and aquariums, creating a “Noah’s ark of animal antics entertaining and educational for all ages.”

simply asking zoos and aquariums for their most unique animals, oldest animals, and animals with clever names. is soon turned into a project also featuring wildlife preserves and incorporating the expertise of animal advocacy groups who fact-checked their respective animals’ chapters.

e project, the Smiths say, “[sails] into uncharted waters from a literary standpoint … no one has ever taken the threads of zoological conservation, animal history, and animal humor, and fed that trilogy through the eye of a single needle,” as happens in this new book.”

e Smiths’ goal is that their humor and pop culture will “bring the environmental message to a broader audience who might not be inclined to delve into a totally scientific approach to this topic.”

Particularly exciting to the Smiths throughout the process was going to their computer and finding out what part of the country or world would have reached out to contribute to this global project.

e Smiths say they “weren’t trying to write a biology book nor a media encyclopedia,” but instead started by

Some of the Smiths’ favorite stories from the book include the one animal le on the planet that had contact with Adolf Hitler, the animal that was handled by both Charles Darwin (1809-1882) and “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin (1962-2006). Hearing about each zoo’s choices for their animals with the cleverest or funniest names provided hearty laughter along the way as well.

And when the Smiths received input from animal sanctuaries in Africa, such as the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance and Uganda’s Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, with goals of animal rescue and survival against poachers and illegal traffickers, the Smiths knew their project would positively impact the animal kingdom.

e Smiths are happy with their latest publication and hope it will help zoological conservation efforts at home and abroad, while providing entertainment and education to all readers.

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Child’s FIRST COMMUNION DRESS. Size 14. Brand new. The company sent extra dress in order. Babyjg1987@gmail.com

A collection of BELLS, some from different states and many other themes. 585-964-2405

BATH/SHOWER TRANSFER BENCH, Amazon #77662. Pick up Hamlin. 585-964-8132

Yellow GLADIOLUS BULBS and red DAHLIA TUBERS. 585-924-2651

DINING ROOM BUFFET w/cabinet. Vintage. Excellent condition. 58” W x 19” D x 76” H Can send pics. You pick up, Canandaigua. Call or text 585-281-4602

LANE RECLINER LOVESEAT and RECLINER CHAIIR. Very good condition. Pet & smoke free home. Palmyra, available after 5/17. salubrious48@yahoo.com

4’ FLORESCENT CEILING FIXTURES - need to be directly wired. There are eight, take one or all. Very good condition. cdevries42@netscape.net

New purple READERS with case, new RELAXATION CD, two completed DIAMOND PAINTINGS. Batavia. Text only 845-309-9373

Sears Kenmore UPRIGHT FREEZER, 16 cubic feet. 585-354-6298

PLASTIC FLOWERPOTS. pandadad55@hotmail.com

1973 John Deere LAWN TRACTOR #300. Runs sometimes and mows. Great for project or parts. You pick up, Livonia. 585-469-7808

STOVE and two WASHING MACHINES for scrap, Batavia. Text 610-705-2915

VINTAGE LOVESEAT from 1978. Mint condition. 56” L x 33” W x 26” H. 585-703-4898

AIR CONDITIONER, carrier model GCA081B. Cooling capacity 8,000 sq. ft. Listed room air con 6L15. Byron. 585-259-7115

DOG BEDS - Ten available. They are pillowcases with cotton stuffing and are homemade in various sizes. lesterhome1991@gmail.com

SCRAP LUMBER. Miscellaneous pieces; incl. 2x4, 4x4, 1x6. Take as much or as little as you want. Please text 585-645-9835

PLASTIC STORAGE BINS w/lids. All sizes – from food storage to 64qt. You pick up, Fairport. Call or text 585-766-8584

USED GREETING CARDS for crafts. 585-243-3965

Guidelines:

Working 4 PRONG DRYER. 585-536-6269

A working PUSH LAWN MOWER. Prefer drop-off in Batavia. 585-536-6269

METAL and PLASTIC TRAYS to display costume jewelry. KNICK KNACKS – ex. salt & pepper shakers, small items. 585-415-8513

Looking for 518 XI MOWER DECK – Toro Wheel Horse. 585-305-2809

CONCRETE BLOCKS to place around a garden fence. Not interested in pavers. sohill15@gmail.com

CORELLE LUNCHEON PLATES, JAM and JELLY JARS, KNITTING NEEDLES (straight & circular). sohill15@gmail.com

COMIC BOOKS, any and all. Will pick up. Avid collector. Call or text 585-260-0437

Working WEEDWACKER. Gas one would be great! Call or text 585-260-0437.

CPAP MACHINE for sleep apnea. Call or text. 585-474-4430

Large DOG CARRIER. 585-507-8788

HARD SHELL CAMPING TRAILER needed for Boy Scout Christmas tree sale. Title not required. Call or text 585-455-4363

Playable WOODEN CLARINET. 352-620-4467

FLAT FIELDSTONE for a walkway. Canandaigua area. 585-905-3487

New to food canning. Seeking CANNER, JAR LIFTER, FUNNEL. kabij444@gmail.com

CASSETTE PLAYER to play back tapes. Must be fully functional. In Penfield. mehmolar77@gmail.com

STURDY DAY BED with mattress needed for elderly gentleman. Sleeping in recliner atm. No bed in over a year. 607-968-4144

VINTAGE ELECTRONICS - Tubes, tube testers, vintage stereo equipment, reel to reel, turntables, old radios, microphones, portable CRT TVs, ham radio. greg3151@ymail.com

Submissions published as space allows. We reserve the right to decline/edit/omit info. We assume no responsibility for submissions. Submissions must include phone # or email. Noncommercial use only. 20 word limit. Please call to remove listing once item is taken/received. Submit at www.gvpennysaver.com under Share With Us - Give & Take or call 226-8111 x 111

PENFIELDPUBLICLIBRARY:

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. 9:30am-8:30pm; Fri. 9:30am-6pm; Sat.10am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm Pittsford Community Library

24 State St., Pittsford (585) 248-6275

Mon.- Thurs. 9am-9pm; Fri. 9am-6pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm Webster Public Library 980 Ridge Rd., Webster (585) 872-7075 www.websterlibrary.org

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

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

WAYS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

Participate in community events that may be sponsored by small business owners.

Swing Dance:Monday,May13| 6:30PM|foradults|registration required

Garden-WorthyNativePlants: Thursday,May16|6PM|for adults|registrationrequired StardewValleyCraft:Friday,May 17|4PM|forteens|registration required

HealthySoils,HealthyGardens:Saturday,May18|10AM|foradults| registrationrequired

IntrotoKathakDance:Monday, May20|6:30PM|foradults| registrationrequired

TweenMakers:Thursday,May16| 4:15PM|fortweens|registration required

OutdoorStoryTime:Mondays,May 6-20&June3|10:30AM|forkids |noregistrationrequired CursiveClub:Mondays,May6-20| 4:15PM|forkids|registration required

BabyStoryTime:Tuesdays,May 7-28|11:30AM|forkids|registrationrequired

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* Iguanas have three eyes: two in the normal spots and a third on top of their heads, that only perceives brightness.

FAIRPORT

PerintonHistoricalSociety present theHistoryofPittsfordFarms Dairy,Tuesday,May21at7PM. PresentedbyBobCorby,thedairy isPittsford’soldestcontinuously operatingbusiness,establishedin 1888.ThefarmsteadonNorth MainStreetwasestablishedin 1814asastagecoachbusinessby SamuelHildreth,arelativeofthe Corbyfamily.Comelearnabout thisbelovedlandmarkandpopular icecreamanddairystore.This presentationisopentothepublic andfree.Formoreinformation: HistoryofPittsfordFarmsDairy PerintonHistoricalSociety

ONTARIO

HeritageSquareBarnSale: May 9 &10,9-7pmandMay11,912noon.HugeBarnSaleatHeritageSquareMuseum,7147OntarioCenterRoad,Ontario,NY.The TrainStationisfulloffurniture, booksofallkinds,games,puzzles andDVDs.TheBarn,insideand out,isoverflowingwithholiday items,planters,vases,toys, crafting,homedecor,china, glasswwareandsmallappliances. Saturday,May11,is$5bagsale (bringyourownWegmans/Tops bags).http:// Heritagesquaremuseum.org

PITTSFORD

PlantSale - May18,9am-12non, PublicparkinglotbehindPittsford CommunityLibrary,24StateSt., Pittsford.Featuringannuals,herbs, hangingbaskets,perennialsand houseplants.Gentlyusedgarden itemswillalsobeforsale.Proceeds supporttheclub’scivicbeautificationefforts.

STATISTICS SHOW JUST HOW BIG SMALL BUSINESS IS

The U.S. Small Business Administration notes that small businesses make up 99.7 percent of all employers in the United States. Percentages are similar in Canada, where BDC, a bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs, notes that 99.8 percent of businesses employ fewer than 499 workers.

WEBSTER

HarmonyintheHouseFundraiser Concert- Saturday,May 18th!Enjoyapacked90-minute showofvocalmusicentertainment featuring7differentacappella ensemblesperformingawidevarietyofmusicalfavorites.Rochester RhapsodychorusandTheChorus oftheGeneseewilljoinforcestofill yourheartwithsong.May18, 2-3:30pmand5pm-6:30pmatHarmonyHouse,58E.MainSt,Webster.Doorprizes,raffles,cashbar, snacks,freeparking-Wehaveit all!Admissiontoour2or5pm showsisonly$20.Visithttps:// form.jotform.com/ 240663709340152orcall 585-259-3094topurchasetickets ortodonatetotheHarmonyHouse RenovationProject.

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• Businesses/schools seeking registration for classes or program

• Organizations seeking crafters or vendor

• Organizations seeking donations of items

Genesee Valley Penny Saver reserves the right to approve/reject events for publication. Events are published as space allows. Event deadline is Monday, 2 weeks prior to publication date

REGISTER AND SUBMIT YOUR EVENT ONLINE AT Log in to your account or register on our website to start submitting your events today! www.gvpennysaver.com under ‘Share With Us’ Events may also be submitted at: 1471 Route 15, Avon, NY 14414

Q&A Master Gardeners

How can I control pests and diseases in my garden?

As you embark on your gardening journey,youmayencounteracastof unwelcome characters that seek to disrupt the harmony of your green haven. Fear not, for you hold the power to protect your plants and ensure their well-being. Embrace the teachings of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a holistic approachthatembracesasymphony of strategies to combat pests and diseases. Begin by selecting plant

from Cornell Cooperative Extension, Livingston County

varieties known for their resilience, equipped with a natural armor against common adversaries. These disease-resistant warriors will stand strong amidst the garden battleground.Next,embracetheart of prevention. Cultivate a garden atmosphere that discourages pests, providing ample space and air circulation to prevent the spread of diseases. Regularly embark on reconnaissance missions, scouting your plants for any signs of trouble.

Should you encounter a critter or ailing foliage, take swift and strategic action. Remove infected plants promptly, preventing the spread of disease to their companions. Embrace organic pest control methods, utilizing the powerof naturetorestorebalance. Remember,knowledgeisyourally.

Consult with a Master Gardener or delveintothewisdomofgardening guides to arm yourself with the toolsneededtodefendyourgarden sanctuary.

~KenEstes, AgProgramManager, CCELivingstonCounty

Penny Saver

Celebrating ALL MOMS

SUNDAY, MAY 12TH 2024

DID YOU KNOW? The first International Special Olympics Summer Games were held at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 20, 1968. The games were the brainchild of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who first proposed the idea of nationwide sports contests for young people with intellectual disabilities in November of 1966. Kennedy Shriver had spent years advocating for young people with intellectual disabilities, even opening a summer camp for such youngsters at her home in suburban Washington, D.C. in June of 1962. More than 200 events were offered at the first Special Olympics, including water polo, the 100-yard swim, the 50-yard dash, the broad jump, and the high jump.

GRADUATION GIFT IDEAS

Macro phone camera lens: Graduates can capture all of their memories from parties, vacations and more with a macro lens to fit their phones.

Proprietors: David & Kathy Cooper (585) 261-0012 5650 County Rd. #41, Farmington, NY 14425 Tues.-Sat. 10-5 or by appointment. THINGS PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CREATING WILLS Guardianship: Parents’ wills should include a declaration of who they want to become guardians their underage children or dependents.

MONUMENTAL

MEMORIES Full range of cemetery memorials & services. Many granite stones, colors, shapes & engraving options on display. Friendly, caring & here to help!

NOW HIRING

Part-time and full-time available.

Warehouse Night Crew Manager

-Fill orders, load and route trucks

Cash and Carry Daytime Manager

-Enter and check orders, cash out customers

Contact

585-423-0994

during business hours and ask for Sam Jr. Or stop in and ask for an application.

WEBSTER CSD IS HIRING!

• Teaching Assistants • Student Aides

• Clerical Staff

• Food Service Staff

• Health Office Aides

• Cleaners

To see all openings and apply, visit: www.webstercsdjobs.org

HOW BUSINESSES CAN EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR EMPLOYEES

Host TGIF gatherings.Make Fridays a chance to have a little fun and gather together.Use this informal time to address employee accomplishments,and encourage employees to say something of value to their coworkers.

York Central School

VACANCIES

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

• K-5 General Education Teacher

• 7-12 Earth Science Teacher

• 7-12 ELA Teacher

• 7-12 Special Education Teacher

• ESOL Teacher • Physical erapist

• Aide Positions

Continual Recruitment - Substitutes:

• Teachers (Certified and Uncertified)

• Aides/TAs • RNs/LPNs • Bus Drivers

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

Now Hiring Drivers

Wine Tours & Airport Trips

Training provided – SUV & Sedan

We are located in Victor, NY

Earn up to $150.00 per day!

Must have good customer skills and clean MVR. We are looking for an individual who is reliable and enjoys customer service.

Mail resume to: QTS, PO Box 435, Pittsford, NY or email: sales@qualitytran.com

Seeking hardworking, reliable

MASONS

with experience in brick, block, and stone

Start ASAP. Pay will be based on experience. Willing to train the right individual. Only serious inquiries.

Please email: josephcarra@outlook.com or call Gina at 585-721-1782

WEBSTER CSD IS HIRING!

SCHOOL BUS MONITORS AND DRIVERS

• Paid Bus Monitor to Driver training available

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• NYS Employee Retirement System pension

• Health and dental benefits Visit www.webstercsdjobs.org or call 585-216-0205

RELIEVE STRESS THROUGHOUT THE DAY

Stress affects people from all walks of life, and the causes of stress are as varied as the people it afflicts.

In its 2017 Stress in AmericaTM survey, the American Psychological Association found that the three most common sources of stress were the futureofthenation(63percent),money(62percent)andwork(61percent). According to the National Institute of Mental Health, routine stress that becomes chronic can result in a host of negative side effects. Such stress can suppress the immune system, disrupt digestion and have an adverse effect on sleep. But men and women who feel stressed at the end of each day need not resign themselves to sleepless nights and/or weakened immune systems. A proactive approach to alleviating stress during the day canhelpmenandwomenreducetheirstresslevelsandavoidthenegative side effects associated with chronic stress.

Cleaning Assistant Needed!

Hardworking, punctual and dependable. 16-20 hrs per week. Monday-Friday • 8:30am-until (end time varies). $16 - $20/hr depending on experience. Will provide transportation to job sites. Owner on every job. If interested, please call Sirena at 585-955-3016 or email residentialcleaning2013@gmail.com. Serious inquiries only!

DID YOU KNOW? Leisure activities may be widely viewed as fun ways to fill up free time, but the benefits of leisure activities extend beyond beating boredom. A 2011 analysis published in the journal BBA Molecular Basis of Disease found that leisure activities have a positive impact on cognitive function and dementia. The analysis, conducted by researchers with the Aging Research Center in Stockholm who examined various studies regarding the relationship between certain activities and cognitive function, defined leisure activity as the voluntary use of free time for activities outside the home. After retirement, leisure time constitutes a large part of many retirees’ lives, and finding ways to fill that time is more beneficial than merely avoiding boredom. The researchers behind the study concluded that the existing research is insufficient to draw any firm conclusions regarding the effects of certain types of leisure activities on the risk for dementia and cognitive decline, though they did note that multi-domain cognitive training has the potential to improve cognitive function in healthy older adults and slow decline in affected individuals. A multi-domain approach to cognitive training involves memory, reasoning, problem-solving, and map reading, among other activities. Aging adults who embrace activities that require the use of such skills may find that they’re not only finding stimulating ways to fill their free time, but increasing their chances of long-term cognitive health as well.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRAVELING?LaminatedLuggage Tags with handlefastener.Just$1 eachforsomuchpeaceofmind! GeneseeValleyPennySaver,1471 Route15,Avon.OpenM-Th8:30am5pm&F8:30am-3pm.

JUNKCARS,TRUCKS, andVans Wanted!Highercashpaidformost. Alwaysfreepickup.Wearethe ONLYlocalcompanythatpaysHonestandFairestforover30years. 585-305-5865.

DIDYOUKNOW... Placing anObituaryinthe GeneseeValleyPennySaver PassagesSectionisfarlessexpensivethanothermedia? Call: 585-226-8111 formoreinformation!

GUNKNIFE&AMMOSHOW: Sunday onlyMay19th(9am-4pm) KingsCatering&PartyHouse,4031 Routes5&20Canandaigua.85tables toviewBuySell&Trade$6admission. NFGShows.com

WHISTLESTOPANTIQUECENTER: 6363 KnickerbockerRoad,Ontario.OpenTuesday-Sunday,10AM5PM. Mother’sDayRaffleMay 11th&12thtowinoneoftwo $25.00GiftCertificates.Maysale, 17th-26thupto30%off. 315-524-3965

THEPRELUDETO, ”The Funniest BookEverWritten”,isonFacebook; search,”PianoJoeBlanda”,then searchcomments.

ART & MUSIC

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EXPERTPIANOTUNING & REPAIR.Since1980.MusicianExtraordinaire,CharlesM.Freida, 585-426-2334.

L.W.EMPORIUMCO-OP: Gifts, collectibles, antiques,andhomedecor.6355KnickerbockerRd.,Ontario. OpenTuesday-Sunday,10am-5pm. SeniorSpinDay(55+)Thursday, May16th-Spinthewheelfora discount. 315-524-8841.StopbytheFeather Nestforthatspecialgift!

CASHFORCARS, trucks, vans, SUVs.WE’RELOCAL!Fastcash! Freetowing.$200-$5000.No keys,notitle,noproblem! 585-482-2140

DONATEYOURCARTOCHARITY. Receive maximumvalueofwrite offforyourtaxes.Runningornot!All conditionsaccepted.Freepickup.Call fordetails.1-855-587-1166.

DONATEYOURCAR to Veterans Today!HelpandSupportourVeterans.Fast-FREEpickup.100%tax deductible.Call1-800-245-0398.

CLEANING

RESIDENTIALCLEANING: Will sparklecleanyourhouse. Manyyearsexperience. Referencesavailable.CallDarlene585-739-6528

ELDER CARE

ADULTCAREGIVER AVAILABLE: Extensive knowledge ineldercare.30+ yearsexperience.Reasonable rates.Flexiblehours.Overnight availability.Excellentreferences. LotsofTLC.CallKim, 585-455-8737

HEALTH

ATTENTION: Oxygen Users!Gain freedomwithaPortableOxygenConcentrator!Nomoreheavytanksand refills!GuaranteedLowestPrices!Call theOxygenConcentratorStore: 855-839-1738.

DENTALINSURANCE from PhysiciansMutualInsuranceCompany. Coveragefor350plusprocedures. Realdentalinsurance-NOTjusta discountplan.Donotwait!Callnow! GetyourFREEDentalInformationKit withallthedetails!1-855-434-9221 www.dental50plus.com/44#6258

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ATTENTIONOXYGENTHERAPY USERS! Discover oxygentherapythat moveswithyouwithInogenPortable OxygenConcentrators.Freeinformationkit.1-866-477-9045

ITEMS FOR SALE

LAWNTRACTOR: Dynamart, 38” $400orB/O. HUSQVARNA 21” SelfPropelledwithbagger,$200or B/O585-872-4328

FORSALE:Quantum J6 Electric WheelchairwithPowertiltand PowerELRS.Brandnewbatteriesinstalled.Runslikenew.$2500Call/ Text585-285-7421

MOVINGSALE: Lots ofitemsfrom clothingtohouseholditems,pictures, lamps,rugs,blankets,Comforters,pillows,shelvingunit,vases,novelties, computerequipmentCalltoset appointment585-397-2000.Webster

PERSONALS

PRAYERTOTHE Blessed Virgin (Neverknowntofail.)Oh,mostBeautifulFlowerofMt.Carmel,fruitful vine,splendorofHeaven,Blessed MotheroftheSonofGod.Queenof HeavenandEarth,Ihumblybeseech youfromthebottomofmyheartto succormeinmynecessity(make request).Therearenonewhocan withstandyourpower.HolyMary, conceivedwithoutsin,prayforus, whohaverecoursetoThee.(3times). HolyMother,Iplacethisinyour hands.(3times).Saythisprayer3 daysandthenyoumustpublishitand itwillbegrantedtoyou.Thankyou VirginMaryforansweringmyprayers. P.G.

ST.JUDENOVENA. May theSacred HeartofJesusbeadored,glorified, loved,andpreservedthroughoutthe worldnowandforever.SacredHeart ofJesus,prayforus;St.Jude,worker ofmiracles,prayforus;St.Jude, helperofthehopeless,prayforus.Say prayerninetimesdaily.Bytheninth dayprayerswillbeanswered.Publicationmustbepromised.ThankyouSt. Jude.C.K.S.

PETS

SHITZUPOO: 8 weeks,parentson premises,1stshots&wormed,Very lovableandaffectionate.Callortext 585-520-5931$6500rB/O

FOR RENT

ONTARIO:1bedroom apt, suitablefor1person,1stfloor,central location,offstreetparking, references,lease,non-smoking,no pets.Utilitiesincluded.Avail. immediately.585-545-5431

SERVICES

PAINTING: Quality Workmanship andMaterials forallyourinterior/exterior paintingneeds.Honest, dependableservice.Smalljobs welcome.Freeestimates.C&F Painting,585-671-8021anytime.

CHIMNEYCLEANING: Help Prevent ChimneyFires.Have yourchimneycleaned.Call SmokeyTheChimneySweep, 315-524-5172.

QUALITYHANDYMANSERVICES

Screen repair.GutterCleaning.House &sidewalkpressurewashing.Painting &WallRepair.Deckwashing& Painting.FullyInsured&Reasonable. 585-545-1754

JUNKCLEANOUTSERVICES: Rates startingat$49. CleanoutofAttics,Cellars, Houses,Barns,etc! Removalgarages,fences,etc. Also,Tree/BrushRemoval FastResponseTime SAMEDAYSERVICE! MasterCardorVisaaccepted. SpringCOUPONSPECIAL: Expires6-30-24 JDJunk&CleanoutService, 585-719-8004

MARALELECTRICLLC: Commercial/ Residential. Licensed/Insured.25yrsexperience.FORALLYOURELECTRICALNEEDS!AllMajorCredit CardsAccepted. 585-490-3607.

STEVE´SMASONRY AND FIREPLACE SERVICES: Brick, block,concrete,stamped concrete,chimneyrepairs, foundations,brickandstone veneers. www.stevescustommasonry.com 585-309-4295.

NATE’SHANDYMAN:

*No jobtoobig/small. *Freeestimate.

*Interior/Exterior *HoneyDoList

*BasementWaterproofing *Roofs,*Windows,*Doors $59GutterCleaning 585-755-NATE(6283)

TIMCALLAGHANPAINTING

*Interior/ Exterior

*WallpaperRemoval

*DrywallRepair

*DeckStaining

*Over25YearsExperience

*FREEReasonableEstimates Tim,585-259-6758

M&M’sE-ZRUBBISH REMOVAL

Residential JunkRemoval Cleanout... Estates,Hoarders,MoveOuts Attics,Basements,Garages,Barns Demo...Garages,Pools, Sheds,Barns BBBMember Mike,585-975-9019, 585-482-8366.

HANDYMANSERVICES:

No jobtoosmall! Mostanytypeofhomerepairs Specializingplumbing,electrical, Doors,windowsProfessionalInstallations/Repairs. Fair,Reasonable,Reliable LETMEKNOW WHATYOUNEED! DontWorry,I’llFixIt! RetiredCivilEngineer Tony,585-233-8007

SAVAGEMASONRYCHIM-

NEY REPAIRS: Rebuilds,ChimneyCaps,Cleanings,Crowns, Relining.Basementwalls,small roofleaks.Insured!RobertSavage 585-703-2526

PAINTING: Ask aboutFREEroom withanycompleteinteriororexterior orcellarwaterproofing.25years experience.References.FrankAnge, 585-467-5827.

TRICODOORCOMPANY for garagedoorsandopeners.Parts,Service, Salesandinstallations.Commercial, Residential,Automatic.FREEESTIMATES.585-924-3210.Insured.

MASONRYSPECIALIST: All Repairs,Restorations.Steps, Chimneys,Foundations, AllMasonryAroundHomes/ Businesses.Brick,Block,Stone, Concrete,Stucco. 30YearsExperience 585-851-8622,315-690-6860 tswmasonry.com

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SPRING CLEANING PROJECTS YOU DON’T WANT TO FORGET

FLOORS: Simply vacuuming or sweeping the floors might not be enough to banish some of winter’s most uninvited guests. Dust has a way of settling into a home over the course of a typical winter, and it’s easy for a home’s inhabitants to track dirt and debris inside as well. After vacuuming or sweeping floors, go over them with a mop. Doing so can remove any lingering dust, dirt, debris, and allergens the vacuum or broom failed to pick up. Apply wood cleaner and polish to wood floors to make them look even cleaner.

PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

Pet Allergies Blossom in Spring

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 7-year-old cat, “Sunbeam,” has a tough time in the spring when the pollen starts to fly. He sneezes frequently, his eyes water and he scratches hot spots on his skin. I’ve tried many things to reduce the allergens in the home: I vacuum every other day, run an air purifier near where he sleeps and I brush his coat daily. TITLE: None of that seems to help. What else can I try? -- Harry in Pittsburgh

DEAR HARRY: You’re doing your best to reduce airborne allergens, and that’s great. However, because it doesn’t seem to be helping, it’s time to enlist the help of your cat’s veterinarian.

e vet can suggest some other ways to reduce allergens in the home, and will consider that Sunbeam is reacting to more than one issue -- not just pollen, but indoor dust or even the food he’s eating. ey will also check for any secondary issues that may be contributing to Sunbeam’s discomfort, like an ear infection or yeast infection.

Short-term treatment with a prescription medication, like a steroid or an antihistamine, may be necessary during the worst part of the season. ese will help reduce the intense itching and eye irritation, and should help clear up hot spots on his skin.

At home, try adding fish oil and probiotics to your cat’s food -- these supplements can help with itchy, flaky skin conditions. (I give my cat a teaspoon of plain yogurt daily to balance his gut bacteria.) An occasional bath, twice a month or so, using a pet shampoo that contains oatmeal will soothe his skin and wash away any lingering allergens on his coat.

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