Monroe East Edition - Genesee Valley Penny Saver 11-25-2022

By Sam Mazzotta

Pet

Buying

Scam

Leaves Owner Heartbroken

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I got scammed! I can’t believe it. For decades, I’ve purchased speci c dog breeds from reputable breeders locally and up to a few hundred miles away. But last year I decided to purchase a dog from overseas, speci cally Europe, because I wanted a speci c breed and there were none available locally. Normally I would happily y over myself to meet the prospective pet, but due to travel restrictions during the pandemic, that was not possible. ere’s a lot to my story of being scammed, but in the interest of time I will just say that I paid out several thousand dollars to a scammer who looked very legitimate online, and at the end of the day, no dog ever arrived. I want to warn other people who are thinking about buying a dog from overseas to be very careful. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. -- Heartbroken in Dallas

DEAR HEARTBROKEN: ank you for sharing your story. It will help so many other potential owners to avoid pet-buying pitfalls.

Overseas pet-buying scams have increased dramatically in the past few years -- so much so that such purchases, especially from Eastern Europe, were banned temporarily. But scammers don’t care about bans, and they’ll do anything to get money from people who just want a pet.

If you haven’t done so yet, report the scammer to authorities. File a report locally with your city’s police department. If you wired money to the scammer, contact the service provider to report the incident. Report the incident on pet scam websites, social media and anywhere that pet owners chat.

e International Pet And Animal Transportation Association has more strategies to report scammers here: www.ipata.org/pet-scams.

Were you scammed when trying to buy a pet? Tell us your story at ask@pawscorner.com.

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

(c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

Love

Penny Saver puzzles and games? This book is perfect for you! It has a wide variety of puzzles and games. Perfect for curling up by the fire or on-the-go!

Ever wondered what the first Penny Savers looked like? Take a step back in time and have your very own! This 1948 Penny Saver was one of our very first! This will be a keepsake item that all can enjoy!

21/2 cups all-purpose flour

cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cups butter or margarine, melted Filling 3 cups pecan halves, divided 2 cups packed brown sugar 3 eggs 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt

Powdered sugar, optional

Preheat oven to 350 F. For crust, combine flour, powdered sugar and baking soda in a batter bowl. Add butter; mix until crumbly. Lightly press crumb mixture over bottom of stoneware bar pan; roll lightly. Bake 15 minutes; remove from oven to a cooling rack.

Meanwhile for filling, reserve 1 cup of the pecans for garnish; chop remaining pecans. Combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and salt; mix well. Pour filling over warm crust, spreading to edges of pan. Arrange remaining pecan halves over filling. Bake 17 to 19 minutes, or until filling is set in center. Remove from oven; cool completely.

Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired. Cut into 32 squares using a utility knife; cut each square in half diagonally.

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Supplement With Good Potential Still Needs to Be Better Studied

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend with multiple health problems, mostly digestive and throat issues, who has recently discovered the supplement astaxanthin through his treatment with a nutritionist. He is extremely optimistic that this supplement is his ticket to better health. He said it was developed by a biochemical engineer. As a doctor, would you recommend this for your patients? He says it is a powerful antioxidant and reduces inflammation. He also believes it will destroy any cancer cells. -- N.H.

ANSWER: Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring pigment related to vitamin A that was first isolated from a lobster in 1938. It indeed has both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has been used as a coloring agent in salmon, and is also naturally found in salmon. Most astaxanthin sold commercially is synthesized from petroleum products.

As a supplement, astaxanthin has been best studied to treat and prevent skin damage from aging. Multiple small studies have shown that it can improve skin appearance and function when used orally or topically. There is also some evidence it can reduce DNA damage from ultraviolet light.

The ability to reduce the type of damage that may ultimately lead to skin cancer is a far cry from the ability to “destroy any cancer cell.” There is no secret or hidden cure to cancer.

The Food and Drug Administration categorizes astaxanthin as “generally regarded as safe.” As I have often said, since supplements are not tightly regulated in the United States, you must rely on the manufacturer providing you with what they say they are, and there have been many, many instances where that has not been the case (in general, not about astaxanthin in particular).

Being conservative, I would say this supplement has potential, but I can’t recommend it until it has been better studied. ***

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.

2022 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

KIDS AND SLEEP

School-aged children are busier than ever before, and some may be sacrificing sleep to accommodate their lifestyles. The National Sleep Foundation says school-aged children need between nine and 11 hours of sleep each night to function at a healthy level. Sleep deprivation can be linked to a host of health ailments, including issues affecting the development of the brain. Growing evidence suggests that lack of sleep can cause disturbances in metabolic rates that could affect the risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. A recent study from Johns Hopkins University found that, for each additional hour of sleep a child gets, the risk of that child becoming overweight or obese decreases by 9 percent. Children who slept the least, according to the research, had a 92 percent higher risk of being overweight or obese compared to children with longer sleep duration. The NSF adds that poor or inadequate sleep can lead to mood swings, behavioral problems and cognitive problems that impact kids’ ability to learn in school. To promote good sleep habits in children, parents and other caregivers can establish consistent sleep/ wake routines; ensure children avoid excess caffeine, particularly late in theday;createacool,darksleepenvironment;keeptelevisionsandother mediadevicesoutofbedrooms;andhelpchildrenworkthroughstressors thatmayimpactsleep.

37th Annual Geneseo Boy Scout Farm Toy Show & Auction Returns to Geneseo Central School in Geneseo, NY

SUBMITTED BY JOHN RUTIGILANO

Geneseo, NY-November 10, 2022 - e Boy Scouts of America Troop 4070 of Geneseo, NY announces the 37th Annual Geneseo Boy Scouts Farm Toy Show and Auction will be held in person on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Geneseo Central School, 4050 Avon Road (State Route 39), Geneseo, NY. It is located six miles north of Exit 7 on Interstate 390.

On Friday, December 2, the auction preview begins at 6PM and the consignment auction begins at 7PM. e Farm Toy Show will be Saturday, December 3, from 9AM to 2PM. Saturday has an early buyer’s option of $12 for 7AM admission or $5 general admission at 9AM onward. Refreshments will be available. All proceeds bene t the ten ScoutsandtwoadultleadersofTroop4070whowillattendtheNational Scouting Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel National Scout Reserve in West Virginia in July of 2023.

Door Prize

Since 1986

Harke’s three sons were members of Troop 4070 when he held a small farm toy swap in 1986 as a fundraiser. is is his thirty-seventh annual Farm Toy Show and Auction. Harke maintains a nationwide network of nearly 1,400 dealers and collectors. “Our dealers and collectors travel from twenty- ve states and Canada to attend. ey are very generous with consignment items. Dealers know that they can build a quality collection quickly through our auction,” says Harke.

Harke prints over 1,400 postcard invitations featuring a picture of the door prize. e boys of the Troop apply address labels and stamps during a Troop meeting. Harke takes an advertisement in Toy Farmer Magazine. e event typically sees over 1,200 people over two days.†

A Community A air

Geneseo Boy Scout Farm Toy Show and Auction Organizer Doug Harke, with a small part of his farm toy collection. Harke is looking forward to his 37th year a er starting the show in 1986.

A highlight of every Farm Toy Show is the door prize that Doug Harke refurbishes and donates. As a member of the National Farm Toy Show Hall of Fame, Harke is known for his expertise in authentic and detailed restoration work. “ is year’s door prize is a Minneapolis-Moline 445 with New Idea loader. Real ones were produced in the late 1950s. is toy is a stock high-detail model with some minor modi cations. e model was produced several years ago by Spec Cast of Dyersville, Iowa,” noted Harke.

e door prize started with a custom tractor with a mounted plow in 2005. A picture of this tractor was on the postcard and our badge each year. A er exhausting the variety of domestic tractor brands, he has created one with a loader or a dozer blade in 2015.

“Farm equipment dealers used to sell farm toys only around the holidays. In the 1970s, manufacturers listened to dealers and decided to havethemavailableallyear. isledtoaninventoryboomforcollectors, and the hobby took right o ,” says Harke.”

At the heart of the Farm Toy Show are the Scouts, says Geneseo Scoutmaster and Eagle Scout Bryan French. “Our Scouts will set up, receive, unload, move items at the auction, and sell concessions,” says French, “they make the show possible”.

Dann Auctioneers of Canandaigua will headline the auction Friday night, continuing a family tradition of over 20 years of service at the Farm Toy Auction. Steve “Doc” Wiener of Geneseo Rotary will run concessions again this year.

Local supporters include Geneseo Kiwanis, M&R Automotive, Dann Auctioneers, Geneseo Central School, and Sigma Tau Psi Fraternity and Omega Beta Psi Fraternities of SUNY Geneseo. ese local volunteers contribute over 600 service hours over the two-day event.

Impact of the Farm Toy Show

OverDoug’s37yearsofservicetotheTroop,morethan90Scoutsinour troop have earned the rank of Eagle Scout. At an average of 250 hours per Eagle Scout project, this means that the Farm Toy Show has raised over $210,000 and made over 22,500 hours of community service from our Scouts possible.

About Geneseo Troop 4070

Established in 1968, Geneseo Troop 4070 is celebrating y-four years of service in 2022-2023. e Troop is sending 10 Scouts and 2 adult Scout leaders to the 2023 National Scouting Jamboree at Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve in West Virginia from July 19-28, 2023. e Geneseo Central Presbyterian Church charters the troop. Email geneseoboyscouts@gmail.com for additional information.

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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

WebsterPublicLibrary: Don’t letthehustleandbustleofthe holidayseasonwearyoudown!The FriendsoftheWebsterPublicLibrary havetheperfectsolutiontoyour holidaystress.TheFriendsareholding aWinterHolidayBookSaleatthe library.Gentlyusedbooks,DVDs, CDsandpuzzlesforadultsandchildrenwillbeavailableforpurchase. ThesalebeginsTuesday,November 29that9amandrunsduringregular libraryhoursforthenextseveral weeks...oruntilsoldout!Children’s itemsareinlimitedsupplysoshop earlyforthebestselectionandhelp supportthelibrary!Allmoniesraised willgotosupportlibraryprogramsand initiatives.

BERGEN

BergenCommunityChristmas Concert Saturday,December3rd, 6:00PMattheBergenEvangelical PresbyterianChurch,38SouthLake Ave.,Bergen.Joinusforanevening ofChristmasmusicperformedby membersofthecommunity.Young andoldarewelcometoattend. Familyfriendly,bringallyourlittle ones!Cookies,milk,andcocoato follow.Needaride?Pleasecall 494-1251.Callingallmusicianspleaseshareyourtalentwithour community!Questionsabout attendingorperforming?Contact JocelynRebisz,494-6031.

FAIRPORT

GnomefortheHolidaysatthe Fairport Museum- Gnomesatthe museum?Yes,afamilyofgnomes hasmovedintotheirtinyhomeat 18PerrinStreet.FromDecember3 untilthemuseumclosesforthe yearonDecember10,children(and adults)areinvitedtovisitthe gnomehomewhenthemuseumis openandenjoygnomeapproved activities.Theseincludean“ISpy” game,agnomehunt,coloring pages,andagnomecraftonSaturday,December3,10:30-11:30.The gnomehomewasmadeavailable bytheFairportPerintonMerchants Association.Formoreinformation https://perintonhistoricalsociety.org

HENRIETTA

PenfieldPublicLibrary

Sunday AfternoonFilm:“Downton Abbey:ANewEra”:Sunday,November27|2PM|ForAdults|Registrationrequired ChessClub:Mondays,November28| 4:30PM|ForKids&Teens|Registrationrequired K-4CraftyFunDay:Wednesday, November30|4:15PM|ForKids| Registrationrequired

There are thousands of different apple varieties.

TakeoffPoundsSensibly Join TOPSClub.ReasonableRates/Team Support.Groupmeetingsfollow Weigh-InseachThursdayat8:15 AM.JoinusatAmericanLegion Hall,260MiddleRoad,Henrietta. Info-585-729-2192.

MACEDON

HolidayCookieSale- Our traditionalfancyholidaycookiesaleis backatSouthPerintonUMC,291 WilkinsonRd.,Macedon.Thesaleis onSaturday,December10th startingat9:00AM(untilgone). Comeearlyforthebestselection! $12/pound.http:// southperintonumc.org/

MENDON

Joinusforthe5thAnnualRochester UglySweater5K inMendononSaturday,December3, 2022.Theracestartsat11:00am attheMonroeCountyLinearPark, 1369PittsfordMendonRd.,Mendon.Racedetailsandsign-upare availableat:https://runsignup.com/ Race/NY/Mendon/ RochesterUglySweater5K#:~:text=December%203%2C%202022%20at%2011,be%20held%20at%20Mendon%2064.Therace benefitstheHoneoyeFalls-Mendon VolunteerAmbulance.

ROCHESTER

RTOSDecemberTheatreOrgan Concert: The RochesterTheater OrganSocietypresents“Holidayon Pipes”onSunday,December4that 2PMattheAuditoriumTheatre. Legendarysportscasterandtheatre organistKenDoublewillputusin theholidayspiritasheentertains fromtheconsoleoftheRTOSGriersonWurlitzer4/23theatreorgan.AdmissionforNON-members is$15perperson.Children12and under,andstudentswithschoolID arealwaysFREE.Thedoorsopenat 1:00PM.SeatingisGeneralAdmission,notReserved.ProofofvaccinationisNOTrequired.Masksare OPTIONAL,althoughhighlyencouraged!https://rtosonline.org/home/ events/

SleepingBeauty- The StateBallet TheatreofUkrainewillpresentthe full-lengthballetSleepingBeautyin fouractswithoneintermissionand showtheworld’smostbeloved historytoPiotrTchaikovsky’smusic. TheevilfairyCarabossecursesPrincessAurorafor100yearsofsleep withasingle-fingerprickonher 16thbirthday.Doomedbyfate, onlyasweetkissfromtheprince canbreakthespellandwakeup theSleepingBeauty.December17, 7pm,RBTL’sAuditoriumTheatre, 885EastMainSt.,Rochester.Cost: $48+.https://www.rbtl.org/events/ sleeping-beauty/

ComeFromAway- Broadway’s COME FROMAWAYisaBestMusicalwinnerallacrossNorth America!ThisNewYorkTimesCritics’Picktakesyouintotheheartof theremarkabletruestoryof7,000 strandedpassengersandthesmall towninNewfoundlandthatwelcomedthem.Culturesclashedand nervesranhigh,butuneasiness turnedintotrust,musicsoaredinto thenight,andgratitudegrewinto enduringfriendships.On9/11,the worldstopped.On9/12,theirstoriesmovedusall.December6-11, RBTL’sAuditoriumTheatre,885 EastMainSt.,Rochester.https:// rbtl.org/events/come-from-away/

Wigilia,ATraditionalPolish Christmas EveDinner- Comejoin usforatraditionalPolishHeritage ChristmasEveDinner.Held December10,5pm,St.JohnFisher CollegeatClearyHall,3690East Ave.,Rochester.Thisisafamily event.WewillsingPolishChristmas Carols,experiencefoodsfroma traditionalPolishChristmasEve Dinneraswellashaveavisitby SaintNicholasforthechildren. Limitedseatingavailable.Advanced purchasedseatingonlypriorto December2nd.PolishHeritage SocietyofRochesterMembers: $35,PHSRNon-members:$40, Childrenages6-18:$20,Children under5areFree.Eventinfo,visit: www.PolishHeritageRochester.org

10WarningSignsofAlzheimer’s: Chili CommunityCenter, 3237ChiliAve.,Rochesteron November30,1-2pm.Alzheimer’s andotherdementiascausememory,thinkingandbehaviorproblemsthatinterferewithdailyliving. Joinustolearnhowtorecognize commonsignsofthedisease;how toapproachsomeoneaboutmemoryconcerns;theimportanceof earlydetectionandbenefitsofa diagnosis;possibletestsandassessmentsforthediagnosticprocess, andAlzheimer’sAssociationresources.Registrationisrequired. Foradditionalinformation,orquestions,pleasecall800-272-3900.

VirtualDementiaEducationSeries: Professional SpiritualCareand Dementia-December8,12-1pm. Trulyintegratingprofessional spiritualcarecanserveasareminderofperson-centeredrelationshipsthattakesystemsinto account.Cultivatingleadershipvaluesfromthe“spiritualsideofthe house”mayequipproviderswith toolstocareforothers.https:// action.alz.org/

RUSH

HollyTrolleyRides at theNew YorkMuseumofTransportation! Continuingitsholidaytradition,the NewYorkMuseumof Transportation,inRush,willwelcomeSantaandMrs.Clauson SundaysDecember11and18. They’reeagertomeetthekids, poseforpictures,andjointhemon themuseum’strolleyride.Holiday decorations,complimentarycookiesandhotchocolate,andthe fondlyrememberedMidtownPlaza Monorailwilladdtothefuninthis uniquecelebrationoftheholidays. Admissionincludingthetrolleyride is$15adults,$12age2-12.Rides departat11:00,11:45,12:30, 1:15,2:00and2:45.Reservations arerequired:http://nymtmuseum. org/christmas/.Locatedat6393 EastRiverRoadinRush.

STATISTICS SHOW JUST HOW BIG SMALL BUSINESS IS

Female entrepreneurs are on the rise. A 2017 report from American Express found that female entrepreneurship grew by 114 percent between 1997 and 2017.

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

VICTOR

UnderstandingandResponding to Dementia-RelatedBehavior: December14,1:30-2:30pm,Victor FarmingtonLibrary,15W.MainSt., Victor.Behaviorisapowerfulform ofcommunicationandisoneofthe primarywaysforpeoplewith dementiatocommunicatetheir needsandfeelingsastheabilityto uselanguageislost.However, somebehaviorscanpresentreal challengesforcaregiverstomanage.Joinustolearntodecode behavioralmessages,identifycommonbehaviortriggers,andlearn strategiestohelpintervenewith someofthemostcommonbehavioralchallengesofAlzheimer’sdisease.Registrationisrequired.For additionalinformation,orquestions,pleasecall800-272-3900.

WALWORTH

HolidayConcerts! The Canaltown Choraleannualholidayconcerts entitled“HeartheAngelsSing” featuringavarietyofsacredholiday music.TheWalworthCouncilof Churchesissponsoringthefirst performanceFriday,December2, 7:30PMintheUnitedMethodist Church,3679MainStreet,Walworth.Afreewillofferingwillbe accepted.Oursecondperformance -Sunday,December4,4PMinthe UnitedChurchofMarionat3848 N.MainSt.,Marion.Asuggested donationof$5perpersonwillbe acceptedatthedoor.Pleasenote thatallCDCguidelineswillbe followedatbothconcerts.Information:BarbVandelinder, 315-597-9558orDottieGraudons, 315-331-5961.

DOS AND DON’TS OF HOLIDAY SAFETY

DOroastratherthanfrytheholiday turkey. Burns, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning are some of the dangers associated with turkey fryers. The CPSC, which discourages the use of fryers, says there have been 168 turkey-fryer related incidents since2002.

WEBSTER

TheWomen’sClubofWebster’s Christmas CookieSale willtake placeinthecommunityroomof theWebsterPublicLibraryonSaturday,December10th,from10:00 a.m.-1:00pmoruntilsoldout.To enterthenewly-renovatedlibrary, theentranceisontheNorthsideof building.Chairpersonsoftheevent areMaryAnnMurrayandPeg Berry.Formoreinformation,please contactPegBerryat 203-645-9352.Proceedsfromthe salebenefittheclub’sscholarship fundsaswellasaplethoraofother programsintheWebstercommunity.

December2,2022Spaghetti Dinner TheWebsterMasonic LodgewillserveapublicFund RaiserSpaghettiDinneronFriday, December2,2022attheWebster MasonicTemple,30Orchard Street,from5to7P.M.Ticketsare $11.00foradultsand$6.00for children12yrs.andunder.For TAKEOUTScall8723500.Achairliftisavailable.AllNetProceeds fromthismonth’ssupperwillbe donatedtotheWebsterSchroeder BaseballTeam.

HOLIDAY FUN FACTS

Nine in 10 American’s say they celebrateChristmas.

TheWomen’sClubofWebster’s December Holiday- General MeetingandLuncheonfeatures keyboardartistEugeneBoldewskul withvocalsbyDariaKompaniecon Thursday,December15thatthe MidvaleCountryClub,2387Baird Rd.,Penfield.WomeninWebster andsurroundingareasareinvited toattend.SocialMix-and-mingle, 11:15a.m.,12:00noon,meeting, 12:30p.m.lunchfollowedbylive music.Entréechoices:Haddock Christopher,RoastedPorkor ChickenMarsala.Costis$27.Send checkmadeouttoWCWwith choiceofentreebyDecember8th toCarolynRittenhouse,405 CountyLineRoad,Ontario,14519. Questions?585-265-1303.

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Volunteer NEEDED

Featured Nonprofit:

Give-a-Li at Lifespan is seeking volunteer drivers to provide independence and safety for our older neighbors who are no longer able to drive. Rides are given to medical appointments and other necessary supplemental insurances are provided free of charge. If you have a couple of hours a week, or even a couple of hours a month, contact us by phone at (585) 244-8400 or email at info@lifespan-roch.org.

• Alzheimer’s Association: Be a part of our planning committees! Email Julie DeMersman at jademersman@alz.org or call (585) 257-4476.

• Aurora House of Western Monroe County: Only a few hours a week or a month can be a great bene t to our residents; there are many opportunities to share your gi s and interests with Aurora House. If you think you may be interested in hands-on care giving for residents, please know that you do not need to have healthcare experience to volunteer. ere is training provided, and no one is asked to volunteer as a primary person on a shi until comfortable with their skills. Email director@aurorahousewmc.com.

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

• Crossroads House is looking for volunteers for Resident Care, Fundraising Support, Building and Grounds Maintenance, O ce Assistance and a variety of other support roles. Email: emilycrawford@crossroadshouse.com.

• Finger Lakes oroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP): We are in need of basic barn help for the horses, especially on Saturdays and Sundays. Mostly cleaning stalls and basic grooming (no experience necessary). Email ladyalina14@yahoo.com or call (585) 478-4664.

• Generation Two: Volunteers needed to play with children in kindergarten to 2nd grade in select Monroe County schools in the fall. Training provided. Commitment of 1 day per week for 3 hours. Visit our website to learn about our program at www.g2rochester.org. Call Oni Colon at (315) 520-5064, or email oni.colon@g2rochester.org.

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

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

• Girl Scouts of Western NY: e Avon-Caledonia area is looking for volunteers for troops Daisy, Brownie, and Juniors. Training and many resources provided. Contact Jeanne at (585) 226-6434 or by email at jfusco33@juno.com.

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

• Richmond (Honeoye) Fire Department needs volunteers to help with everything from ghting res to re ghter support, ambulance driver and EMS support. ere is something for everyone to help with. Help us to help you, your neighbors and community. Volunteering is a rewarding experience. Contact us for details. Email Dale Doty at ddoty3@rochester.rr.com or call him at (585) 750-1173.

• Senior Wishes grants wishes to lower income seniors living independently and to those living in care facilities in Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee and Wyoming counties. Wishes have included attending sporting and cultural events, visiting a loved one not seen in years, and re-engaging a senior in a hobby. Simple needs are also considered. For more information about Senior Wishes, visit www.seniorwishes.org or call Executive Director, Wendy Backman at (716) 508-2121.

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

• Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry helps with end-of-life care in a 2 bed home. Come join our family of volunteers! Email Suzanne at suzannescch167@gmail.com.

• UR Medicine Home Care/Meals On Wheels: Help us deliver meals in Monroe County. Meals are delivered Monday-Friday between the hours of 10:30am and 1:30pm. Call (585) 274-4385.

• Vincent House: e Vincent House in Wayland is a Comfort Care Home serving residents with end-of-life care. We are in need of volunteers. Contact Christina Mattice at (585) 728-2427.

• Rochester Hope for Pets: Rochester Hope for Pets raises money through generous donors and grant programs in order to provide funds to Rochester area individuals needing assistance paying for veterinary care for their beloved pets. To learn more or to make a donation, please visit www.rochesterhopeforpets.org.

• Wayland Food Pantry at Lighthouse is looking for volunteers on two Wednesday mornings each month to help unload orders from the food truck usually two Wednesday mornings monthly. Email Waylandfoodpantry@gmail.com or call (585) 736-7586.

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CHILDREN’S BOOK - I’m So Glad You Were Born. Grandparents, this would be a nice Christmas gift: 585-229-2186

HP 8000 SERIES PRINTER. Needs ink. Works well: flasher1952@yahoo.com

WINDOW SASHES - Quantity 30 ñ 40. Various sizes, glass & screens. TAKE ALL. Pick up: 585-704-0573

Small 4 BURNER ELECTRIC STOVE 20î W, KITCHEN SINK 30.5” W, narrow UNDER COUNTER CABINET 12” W: Text 585-406-1967

LG 12,000btu PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER, 2015 model: jimmaccallumjr@gmail. com

HAINES AMPICO PLAYER PIANO. You move. Irondequoit: 585-323-1762, please leave message

ELECTRIC WASHER, works great, new hoses and discharge. ELECTRIC DRYER, works fine, choice of 220 plugs: 585-335-8221

CLASSIC CLUB LITERATURE COLLECTION, 19 volumes. Pristine condition. Wayland area: 585-728-3801

BLACK’S READERS LITERATURE COLLECTION, 12 volumes. Pristine condition. Wayland area: 585-728-380

Box of FLAVIA 10oz. PAPER CUPS for warm beverages. Approximately 800 cups: maryjane.milano@outlook.com

100 SELF-SEAL CUSHIONED MAILERS 10”x 16” and 90 SELF-SEAL CUSHIONED MAILERS 8”x 14”: maryjane.milano@outlook.com

2-year-old king size STEARNS AND FOSTER MATTRESS: 585-766-2895

STAMP COLLECTION from the ‘60s. One binder plus two dozen envelopes of loose stamps sorted by denomination: den.and.ed@hotmail.com

POWER LIFT RECLINER CHAIR. Looks new, works well, maroon color. Must pick up, LeRoy: rgleber@rochester.rr.com

Bag of COOKBOOKS and RECIPES. Fairport: 585-388-0318

BOLENS RIDING MOWER, 30” cut. Needs repair. You pick up: 585-388-0445

Lazy Boy LOUNGE CHAIR, blue. Good condition. Pick up, Avon: 585-226-6912

Numerous 2½”, 2” & smaller 3 RING VINYL BINDERS, most with pockets: 585-815-7906

CPAP FULL FACE MASK - Philips, never used. Size large: 585-382-3705

KING SIZE WOODEN HEADBOARD. Includes swing away frame. Call or text: 585-698-4077

SOFA BED; queen size; very good condition. You haul. Bloomfield area: 585-657-6378

Queen size METAL BED FRAME and MATTRESS. Pick up: jcarlson15@rochester.rr.com

MINI TREADMILL for small apartment: stan1k1@yahoo.com

TRUE WEST / WESTERN-THEMED MAGAZINES: kilroy1983@hotmail.com

PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS in good condition (not toys) for middle schooler serious about his music: kallen6@rochester.rr.com

CROCHET THREAD #10. Looking for yellow, orange, white or any others. Thank you:585-584-3734

LESLIE SPEAKERS for electric organ: 585-323-1762, please leave message

Used METAL ROOFING, 8 pieces, approximately 10’ long. Nail holes not a problem: whitcap9@yahoo.com

COPPER BRACELET for arthritis purposes for senior citizen: 585-334-5263

QUEEN SIZE BED & FRAME, clean condition: 585-409-6477

STAINED GLASS MAKING SUPPLIES. Basic entry level tools for senior starting new hobby. Any supplies appreciated. Eastern Monroe County: penfieldmurphys@yahoo.com

ADULT NUTRITION DRINKS (any brand) and size XL or L, ADULT INCONTINENCE UNDERWEAR: 585-346-9777

Large CANNING/PRESSURE COOKER for senior couple: debn7595@gmail.com

OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR MACHINE and/or portable, for senior with COPD: petegoto@yahoo.com

KNEE SCOOTER- Having foot surgery 1-6-23. Leave message or text: 585-203-7119

2-3” RUBBER ALLIGATOR to use for decoration: 585-293-3688

MALL WHEELCHAIR WITH PEDALS in good condition for special needs boy, 4ft., 77lb. Can pick up: 585-704-5060

Vintage BARNETT CROSMAN CROSSBOWS/ARROWS needed for parts. Email or text to mintshape@netacc.net or 585-794-0448

Looking for 12-18’ ALUMINUM LADDER. Victor area: LarryPallo@gmail.com

Small ROWBOAT type dinghy: 585-507-8788

PALLET JACK, INSIDE & OUTSIDE LIGHT FIXTURES, SECURITY SYSTEM for a Community Hygiene Bank Outreach Ministry shed: Scarlett 585-953-0764

CPAP MACHINE for Elderly patient: 585-481-9913

OLD WOOD FENCE, BOARDS or PICKETS. Any condition. Ehgelinas@charter.net

Large NATIVITY SET for front yard. 585-507-8788

ICE SKATES, around size 11 women’s, around 9 men’s. dancealyssa85@gmail.com

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DOS AND DON’TS OF HOLIDAY SAFETY

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SMART TECHNOLOGY

~Benjamin Disraeli

HOW TO CONSERVE WATER AT HOME

Wash your car at a commercial car wash. Some vehicle owners may enjoy washing their cars at home in their driveways. But getting a car washed at a professional car wash can conserve substantial amounts of water. That’s because many new car wash facilities employ water reclamation systems that reuse water. According to San Diego Car Care, a professional car wash that employs water reclamation technology, each car washed at their facility consumes just nine to 15 gallons of water per wash. That’s a considerable savings compared to washing at home, as the State of Maryland’s Department of the Environment estimates that 100 gallons of water are consumed during a single 10-minute car wash at home using a garden hose.

SHOPPING LOCALLY

earned money. Your local merchant is working just as hard to earn your money. And when you choose to not support you’re local merchant and shop outside your community or county, you’ve robbed yourself of the bene ts of your money staying where you live.

THINK LOCAL, especially at this gi ing time of year. Make it a Merry Christmas for all of us because, ‘it matters!’

businesses was more important than getting the best deals. That may be due to the feeling of helping out a fellow neighbor.

Create job opportunities

Shopping at small businesses keeps those establishments afloat, along with their employees. Small businesses are the largest employers in the United States. That’s also true in Canada, where 68.8 percent of the total labor force works for a small business. A person may never know when he or she - or a relative - will need a job. Keeping small businesses viable provides a strong job market for locals.

Keep more money in the community

The Small Business Administration says $48 out of every $100 spent at a small business stays in the community. Spend the same $100 at a national retailer and only $14 stays.

Enjoy a more local flavor

National retailers and other businesses follow a global business model that may not allow for much customization, but small businesses can provide products or services that relate directly to the needs of the communities they serve. These same small businesses may also be more inclined to work with local vendors and start-ups than national companies that have global supply chains.

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DOS AND DON’TS OF HOLIDAY SAFETY

DON’T underestimate the things that can and will go wrong when hosting for the holidays. Take a deep breath, assess the situation and stay calm through any hiccups.

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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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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By JoAnn Derson

* “During the holidays, our schedules change so much, it’s hard to keep track. I used to write and re-write our family calendar, but now I just make a grid for the days/weeks, and I use Post-it notes to enter parties, school obligations and anything that is a ‘maybe.’ It’s much easier to move around, and to add or delete events as needed.” -- via email

* “Fasten all buttons, snaps, fasteners and zippers on your clothes before washing and drying. It will help them keep their shape. Turn socks inside out, too. It will help prevent them from getting fuzzballs.” -- M.W. from Saskatchewan, Canada

* “I pick up extra coffee mugs from second-hand stores, then clean and fill them with hot chocolate packets, small coffees and wrapped tea bags and a few little chocolate bars. These make nice little gifts for friends and service people. I am on a fixed budget, but I find that I can be generous this way.” -- T.L. in North Carolina

* When mailing packages, keep in mind that secure cargo is tightly packed. You don’t have to buy expensive packing peanuts or bubble wrap; you can use what’s around. For instance, plastic grocery bags are always in abundance. They can be tucked into any spare room and they barely weigh a thing. Same with newspaper; fill all the available space so that nothing bounces around in transit. Save your bubble wrap for the following tip.

* “When mailing cookies, make sure they are packed well. Use an appropriate size container, and give layers some space by separating them with small sheets of bubble wrap. My cookies arrive intact every time.” -- J.J. in Florida

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* In the early 1800s, a railroad marketer set up a head-on collision between two trains as a publicity stunt. Some 40,000 people came to watch, and the resulting boiler explosion killed three spectators. But ticket sales soared, and railways everywhere staged train crashes right up until the Great Depression.

* One of the weirdest scandals in sports history occurred in 1973 when New York Yankees players Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich decided to trade families -- wives, children, even dogs! After the couples became close friends, Peterson fell in love with Kekich’s wife and vice versa. “It’s a love story. It wasn’t anything dirty,” Peterson told a reporter in 2013. Peterson is still married to the former Mrs. Kekich, but Kekich and the former Mrs. Peterson later split up.

* Pepper spray and tear gas are technically classified as chemical weapons and thus are forbidden in warfare.

* The human body gives off enough heat in 30 minutes to bring a gallon of water to a boil.

GINGERBREAD GOODNESS

Gingerbread is a broad term that can describe anything from a firm and crispy cookie to a moist, soft cake. Traditionally, gingerbread is seasoned with ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and other aromatic spices. Molasses and brown sugar counteract the spice with sweetness. North Americans have been baking gingerbread in various shapes or forms for more than 200 years, and the recipes even pre-date the American revolution. However, gingerbread dates back even further to the Shakespearean era, with The Bard having mentioned it in one of his plays. Gingerbread’s name can be trace to medieval England and once referred to any kind of preserved ginger. The term went on to reference ginger-flavored cakes in the 15th century, and gingerbread eventually became popular throughout the world. Even though gingerbread cakes and cookies have been made for centuries, Germans are often credited with creating gingerbread houses, according to Smithsonian. They were probably modeled after the witch’s candy cottage in the German fairy tale, “Hansel and Gretel.” Even though gingerbread can be made any time of year, it is particularly associated with the Christmas season,withgingerbreadmenand other fanciful shapes turning up oncookieplatters.

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By Fifi Rodriguez

1. TELEVISION: At which popular restaurant does Penny work in “The Big Bang Theory”?

2. ASTRONOMY: Which one of Jupiter’s moons has active volcanos?

3. GEOGRAPHY: The Tiber River flows through which famous capital city?

4. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “The Martian Chronicles”?

5. U.S. STATES: Which river forms the eastern border of Iowa?

6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to give a televised address from the White House?

7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What image on Canada’s flag is a recognizable symbol of the country?

8. MEASUREMENTS: Which ancient civilization used palms, digits and cubits to measure length?

9. MOVIES: Who voices the character Princess Anna in “Frozen”?

10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: An elephant has the most muscles in which part of its body?

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RAVES

Avon Food Drive

Thank you to all the residents who responded to Saturday’s food drive when the Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts went door to door. Sorry if we missed your house. There is a drop box outside the pantry and many others around town!

Cal-Mum MiddleSchool Veteran's breakfast

The Cal-Mum Middle School Veteran's breakfast was a genuine surprise. The students and faculty were so thoughtful and helpful, while the chorus singing was fantastic. I really felt humbled as I walked through the double line of applauding student faculty and principal. Wow! Thank you doesn't seem like enough to say.

Thank you!

Thank you to the wonderful people who bought our drinks for us (they were a wonderful couple with 2 beautiful children). Then there were 3 awesome people who were across from us who paid for our dinner. This was my birthday celebration on Election Day. My husband has Alzheimer's disease and had a stroke. He was overwhelmed with emotions. We were so moved that complete strangers would think of us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Our only child is out of state and she does everything she can for us, but with 4 children and a husband who travels all over the country she couldn't be here this year.

Genesee Valley Penny Saver readers are the best!

We recently posted a plea on the Penny Saver's "Give and Take" feature for a headboard needed as a set piece for the Pembroke Junior Senior High School spring musical. (The Sound of Music -- you may remember the scene.) We were amazed at the number of people who took the time to call us and happily offer to give away what they had. We were so pleased when we found one close to home. We nevertheless called back all the others who had offered to help to thank them for their kindness and generosity. In these difficult times this is an example of American generosity, friendship, and kindness, irrespective of any political, cultural, or other differences. People found our call for help in the Penny Saver. They didn't need to call us, but they did. What a wonderful story and spirit with which to enter the upcoming holiday season!

HOMETOWN PHOTOS

Great Respondence of Village

A few days ago my roommate fell and ended up with broken hips and femur. I had to call for help to get him up. The service was great from the local ambulance and fire company. A special thanks to Billy, Town Supervisor, and the rest of the crew– keep up the great job! : ) The happy ending: my roommate is in rehab now on a slow recovery. Thank you all again; there are some good people in this small town. God bless you all.

Thank you!

On Thursday, 11-17, I was loading my car after shopping in BJs. I accidentally dropped my phone while I was doing this. I heard the noise but looked around and saw nothing, so I left and went home. Then I realized my phone was missing. The noise must have been my phone. I went back to the parking lot and found my phone standing up against the bottom of the shopping cart corral. Some nice person must have found it and took it out of harm’s way and left it where I would see it. Thank you so much. There are still good, thoughtful people in the world and you are one.

Parks Department

Thank you to all the County parks workers who take care of the parks all year. I spend a lot of time in Dewitt Park and walk around the lake. The park is always clean and the restrooms are well taken care of. I appreciate your hard work.

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SENIOR NEWS

By Matilda Charles

Avoiding Holiday Shopping Scams

It’s that time of year again when we do holiday shopping, much of it online. It’s also the time when more scammers come out.

And what is it scammers want most? ey want your personal information so they can turn it into cash and fraudulent purchases.

Here are a few ways to avoid getting scammed online this holiday season:

Beware sales emails that include links, even if the email is from a store you usually use. ieves are very good at making their scam pages look genuine. Instead of clicking a link, open a web browser and go directly to the website itself. Sometimes the email will request that you update your account information. Instead, call the store and ask if they’ve sent out that request.

Beware the tracking emails you get with updates about packages that you’re expecting. Remember that genuine FedEx and UPS emails won’t ask for any personal information from you. Don’t click links. Go directly to the website.

Be careful where you shop online. Check reviews to see what others have to say. Avoid those with few or low ratings.

Consider using Amazon for most of your online purchases and having a Prime membership. Amazon is good at protecting customers when it comes to you receiving damaged items or not receiving any items at all. A Prime membership now costs $139 a year, but it includes free shipping, free movies and videos, and more.

If you are scammed, report it. Call your bank and the police, and then notify the Elder Fraud Hotline at 833-372-8311.

A goal for 2023: Go inside your bank to do your transaction now and then. Yes, it’s easier to just use the drive-up window for deposits and cash withdrawals, but there is a lot to be said for letting them put a face to a name. Once they know you and your banking habits, they’re more able to quickly identify anything that might be wrong.

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Thanksgiving Traditions WINNERS applepie

Our Thanksgiving tradition started in an e ort for all family members to play a game together, from the very young to the eldest of the group. I found some basic Thanksgiving-themed picture BINGO boards from the internet, broke out the colored pencils to give them some pizazz, and glued the boards on construction paper. 16 years later the tradition continues, with the same worn BINGO boards (including slight tears, faded construction paper, and water stains). Despite the tattered boards, kids and adults alike ask when we are playing BINGO on Thanksgiving Day to find out who will win the coveted prizes, which may include lottery tickets, small stu ed animals, candy, or mystery bags. This holiday tradition has become as important as the Thanksgiving parade, football, and turkey!

Jessica Beal

Every year, we put a small honeycomb tissue paper turkey decoration in the middle of the table. One of us inevitably puts a small pile of raisins underneath the turkey's tail. It's perfect because the turkey already has an embarrassed look on his face, so after the little "addition," he really has something to be embarrassed about.

Suzanne A. Lanyak

My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is Pie Day. Mom and Dad use to have us 6 kids all at their house for turkey day. Then we all got married and started having kids and the rooms were getting smaller and smaller. Mom decided to make the Saturday after Thanksgiving “Pie Day” where everyone brought pies. There were so many di erent kinds. After eating a big turkey dinner, who had room for pie? So Pie Day was perfect. You ate desserts all day. We would enjoy the daywith family and have so much fun and therewasn’t alot ofclean up after.MomandDadarebothgonenowandwe still have Pie Day. I’m sure Mom and Dad are watching and happy the tradition continues.

Donna Kubik

Break the wishbone for good luck. It may soundsilly,butthisisarealthing! Aftercarving the turkey, the wishbone, a Y-shaped bone that carries much superstition, gets set aside to dry. Once the meal is over, two people make their wishes and break the wishbone. Whoever ends up with the bigger piece is said to have their wish come true and good luck for the upcoming year.

Sherry Dalcin

Butter Lamb. My dad, who passed 10 years ago, used to cook our Thanksgiving turkey dinner and always purchased a butter lamb for the middle of the table. Now every Thanksgiving I buy a butter lamb for our table and thank him for this special family tradition that keeps his memory alive.

Dawn Johnston

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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT RETURNING TO SCHOOL

Adults who decide to return to school after a long layoff are following a popular path. According to the education resource Education Corner, a growing number of career colleges and vocational training schools now offer bachelor’s and graduate degree programs gearedtowardworkingadults.

People return to school for various reasons, including the chance to learn new skills or further develop their existing skills. Some return to school because they are changing careers, while others may have lost a job or desire a promotion and feel that attaining a higher level of education or new skills can make reaching that goal more likely.

Adults who hope to return to schoolmightbesurprisedtolearn that the educational landscape has changed considerably since theywerelastinaclassroom.

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