* On Jan. 13, 1968, in the midst of a plummeting music career, legendary country singer Johnny Cash arrives to play for inmates at California’s Folsom Prison. The concert and the subsequent live album launched him back onto the charts.
“Sarah’s Place is a unique location for that special event with the atmosphere of stepping back in time.” is elegant two-story home has the capacity to entertain 12 guests with five bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and two kitchens. e lower level consists of a gaming room with multiple TVs, pool table, multiple gaming tables with an addition prepping area for food. Catering and beverage services can be provided.
PENNY SAVER
Layla
is one of the sweetest cats I’ve ever had the pleasure of sharing life with. Whenever I’m feeling down or think I’ve had enough, I hear her squeaker meow. I reach down with a smile on my face as I pet her, and all is well. But don’t let that fool you. 24/7 she asks for treats with all kinds of antics!!!
STRANGE BUT TRUE
By Lucie Winborne
* The most leaves ever found on a clover is 56.
* The southern polar region of Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, contains cryovolcanoes, an exotic type of geyser that spews ice instead of magma.
* The world’s largest recorded snowflake measured 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick.
* A 639-year performance by an automated organ, based on avant-garde composer John Cage’s “As Slow as Possible,” started in September 2001 and is still running at St. Buchard Church in Germany. Progressing so slowly that visitors have to wait months for a chord change, it is scheduled to conclude in 2640.
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Express means fast
A huge thank you to the fella that stopped on Five Mile Line Rd. by Klem to pick up our Santa blowup the morning of 12/30. It drifted to the middle of the road from the wind and he brought it right up to our door. Hope you have an awesome 2025!
West Wayne Florist Thank You
Thank you to the florist at the West Wayne Plaza (Macedon) shop ... You sent a beautiful rose in a beautiful vase directly to our door to celebrate our 71st anniversary. What a totally unexpected, fine gesture. The florist is a small businesswoman and she didn’t have to do that, but it was such a fine gesture, we want to thank you!
I needed one more thing from the grocery store on Christmas Eve so off to [local store] I went. I ran in and grabbed the one thing I needed and headed to the checkout. Glancing over the express lines I got in the one where the people ahead of me only had a few items. It was a seven items or less line. The woman in front of me had seven items. Just as the man in front of her was finishing up, the woman's husband came over and handed her seven gift cards to buy. I pointed out that the line was for seven items or less and got "thank you for telling me" and then she started to get rung up. After a few cards were put through she hit some sort of limit and a manager had to come over to override the rest of the gift cards. This was taking quite a long time. All the while the line was getting longer and longer. Activating seven gift cards is NOT an express lane transaction! Please be respectful of other people.
Integrity is lacking in so many TV commercials!
It is impossible to read the small print on so many TV commercials. The print is too small or similar color to the background or way too long to read in the time flashed OR all of the above. If this information is required or necessary, then it should be readable so it could be understood. And as another note, products advertised on TV should require the country of origin to help consumers make their decisions.
Each mumbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters. www.dradamgregor.com •
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From the Air Force to Cooking with Heroes: Chef Ellen Adams’ Inspiring Journey of Service and Flavor
BY SUZIE WELLS
Ellen Adams‚ a former U.S. Air Force officer turned personal chef and culinary instructor‚ cra s more than meals; she creates connections and inspires healthy change. Best known for her commitment to fresh, preservative-free cooking, Ellen’s career path is as rich and diverse as the recipes she teaches.
Ellen grew up in Littleton, NH, as the youngest of six children. Reflecting on her childhood, she recalls, “No one takes six kids out to eat, so my mother cooked everything we ate – treats, snacks, meals. She was good at it, too. I knew what good cooking was.” Watching her mother gave her knowledge of the basics and an appreciation for home-cooked meals, but Ellen didn’t envision culinary arts as a career until later in life.
Instead, she embarked on a 20-year career in the U.S. Air Force, where she worked in government contracting, purchasing everything from military boots to dog food to equipment for the Iraqi army. Her service took her across the globe, from e Netherlands and Germany to nine U.S. states and even a deployment to Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
When Ellen retired, she saw a flyer for cooking classes at a Colorado community college. It inspired her. “I really wanted to take the international cooking class,” she said, but she had to start with the basics. Using her GI Bill, Ellen earned her culinary degree at 42, finishing her degree with two night classes at MCC, and began cooking professionally, preparing meals in clients’ homes.
challengeslikePTSDormedicalissuesmanyoftheveteransexperience. By learning new skills, veterans build connections and gain tools to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
e program, supported by produce grown on the Equicenter’s three-acre garden, focuses on seasonal, health-conscious recipes. “ e gardener tells me what’s coming out of the garden, and I create the menu around that,” Ellen says. Recent classes featured dishes like roasted beef and carrots with tahini sauce and sweet potatoes with craisins and almonds. Veterans leave not only with new skills but also with fresh produce to share with their families.
Ellen’s culinary journey took her to the Food Network’s Chopped in 2015, though she says that experience was “awful” and “one of the three most stressful days of [her] life” (the others were when she deployed to Iraq and when her husband was in the Pentagon on 9/11). More a directed reality show than a cooking show, she says the cooking part was real, testing contestants’ mettle in the kitchen, but the drama was fabricated (bickering was encouraged and she wondered, ‘Why would I have a problem with my competitor? I just met him five minutes ago and he seems fine.’ As the Air Force retiree up against the young mother or the young man with PTSD on the show, she said, “ ere was no chance they’d give me the $10,000.”
However, the appearance on the show had a silver lining: A Las Vegas viewer, inspired by Ellen’s story (wanting to use the $10k prize to open a veterans cooking school in Rochester), donated $10,000 to kickstart her veterans cooking program at the Equicenter. Ellen says that benefactor continues to come to Mendon every year to cook with the veterans and continues to financially support the program. So, Ellen insists, “I did win” Chopped a er all.
Cooking with Heroes is a free bi-weekly program helping veterans reconnect through healthy cooking, camaraderie, and homemade meals. Small classes provide comfort and support, addressing
She loves teaching, especially sharing little things people may not know, such as why we always cook potatoes starting in cold water (so they don’t start cooking from the outside first, as would happen if the water was already boiling). She says, “ ere’s always a little acorn of information someone doesn’t know.”
Ellen’s passion for international flavors is rooted in her time overseas and her extensive travels. She spent three months in Italy, learning techniques from Michelin-starred chefs. Italian food is always a hit, she says, and she loves making tiramisu and Godiva chocolate crème brûlée.
Ellen raves about the Rochester area’s generosity. ough the nearest military base is at Fort Drum to the northeast or Fort Niagara to the west, Rochester’s support for veteran populations is amazing, and she’s proud to lend her expertise in this Cooking with Heroes program.
To learn more about this or other programs for Veterans, visit www.equicenterny.org.
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TO ENJOY A MORE ECO-FRIENDLY WINTER
Seal drafts and close off seldom-used rooms. Sealing drafty windows and doors can save substantial amounts of money. An old towel placed in the crack under the door can alleviate drafts as well. Close doors of rooms that aren’t used, and close the heating/cooling vents in those spaces so the heat is maximized and circulated where it’s needed.
General Dentistry • Dental Implants • Invisalign • Botox
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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
MRI Reveals A Disease Of The Blood Vessels In The Brain
DEAR DR. ROACH: A recent fall split the skin below my left eye. I went to the emergency room to see if it required stitches. Since I complained of a headache in the back of my head on the left side, they ordered an MRI, which showed “atherosclerotic vascular disease with mild small vessel ischemic disease.” They also saw plaque within my internal carotid arteries. The ER doctors said I should see a vascular specialist soon. Of course, I am scared. I am a 76-year-old woman on Bystolic, rosuvastatin, benazepril and thyroid replacement. I also take sulfasalazine for my inflammatory arthritis. I am thin, take many vitamins and supplements, and exercise four times a week. Does the MRI mean I have dementia or Alzheimer’s? What does it mean? -- R.M.
ANSWER: No, the MRI cannot make a diagnosis of dementia. Dementia is diagnosed presumptively by a clinical exam that notes impairments in cognitive functioning such as memory, language and attention. (A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is made by a pathological evaluation of brain tissue, which is almost never obtained while a person is alive.)
What the MRI shows is a disease of the blood vessels of the brain caused by cholesterol plaque. High blood pressure, smoking, high blood cholesterol, a previous family history, and other factors put people at risk for this condition. Some, but not all, people with the kinds of blood vessel disease you have will develop dementia, which is caused by cumulative damage to the brain tissue from multiple small strokes. In your case, both the large vessels (carotids) and small vessels are affected, suggesting that your cholesterol and blood pressure haven’t been ideal.
Your doctor has already taken some steps to slow or prevent the worsening of this condition. Careful control of your blood pressure (with Bystolic and benazepril) is essential. A statin drug (rosuvastatin) has been shown to reduce stroke risk and your overall dementia risk. I don’t know whether these are the best medicines for you or whether they are at the right doses, since only your doctor knows you well enough, but it is clear that your doctor is taking steps to protect your heart and brain.
FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT AUTISM
A 2018 report from Canada’s National Autism Spectrum Disorder Surveillance System estimated that one in 66 children and youth in Canada are diagnosed with ASD.
Inflammatory arthritis (especially rheumatoid arthritis and lupus) increases the risk of blood vessel damage in the brain and heart, so early treatment is more important with people who have these conditions. Unfortunately, not all primary care doctors know how important inflammatory arthritis is when it comes to heart attack and stroke risk.
I do not believe there are any supplements or vitamins that are both safe and effective at preventing stroke, but there are a handful of people who may benefit from them. For example, people with high homocysteine in their blood may benefit from vitamin B12, folic acid, or their methylated counterparts.
A careful review of your overall health condition and diet is critical. You may be referred to a specialist for cognitive testing if there is any evidence of change in your thinking ability. A few blood tests will help further stratify your risk and may show a need for additional treatment.
Dental X-rays are essential to tracking dental health and diagnosing problems early. They don’t just find hidden cavities: X-rays can show decay under existing fillings, jawbone loss, unerupted and impacted teeth, abscesses, cysts, and tumors. Dental X-rays changed from film to digital in the 1990s and are used almost exclusively over film in dentistry today. While the low levels of radiation emitted from traditional dental X-rays was considered safe, the digital alternatives used today emit 80 to 90% less radiation. Radiation exposure from a full set of dental X-rays is similar to levels emitted from a smart phone, TV, or computer. Ceramic floor tiles, granite countertops, and even the earth, sun, and stars all emit similar levels of radiation.
The many treatment tools available in today’s dentistry are the result of
years of research by professionals dedicated to making dental care as effective, efficient, and long-lasting as possible. For compassionate dental care, including complete restorations, cosmetic dentistry, and regular cleanings, our primary goal at BATAVIA FAMILY DENTAL is to treat our patients with the best, most up-todate, gentle dentistry possible. Office hours are by appointment at 6 Batavia City Centre, a very pleasant place to discover your new smile. Please call us at 585.343.4246 We accept most insurances.
P.S. Although you can refuse dental X-rays, many dentists won’t provide care without them. Talk to your dentist if you’re pregnant or otherwise concerned with limiting your exposure to radiation.
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IN YOUR COMMUNITY
ORTHODOX
Archpriest Gregory Naumenko, Rector • A ROCOR Parish
Serving all English and Russian Speaking Orthodox Christians
Full schedule of services and live service streaming at www.pomog.org
PRESBYTERIAN
Sunday Worship: In person at 10:00 AM; Via Zoom at 10:00 AM (www.eastavonchurch.com) Everyone is always welcome!!
Avon Central Presbyterian Church
Pastor Carin Farmer • 133 Genesee St., Avon • 226-2626
Sunday Worship 10:00am (July & August - 9:00am)
Children’s Sunday School during Worship (Sept.-May). Nursery provided • All are welcome! • cpcavon@frontier.com
Sunday Radio Ministry: 8:30 am at 1040 AM or 92.1 FM and 95.5 FM
By reading the scriptures I am so renewed that all nature seems renewed around me and with me. The sky seems to be a pure, a cooler blue, the trees a deeper green. The whole world is charged with the glory of God and I feel fire and music under my feet. ~Thomas Merton
STAY CONNECTED
active senior living
Here’s A Tip
BYLINE: By JoAnn Derson
* Many people have written in the tip to use two similarly sized bowls, one larger than the other, to serve cold salads at picnics. You add a few cups of crushed ice to the larger bowl, then nestle the smaller bowl into it, making it “chilled.” In any case, remember: Don’t leave food out longer than two hours.
* If you are doing food platters for your barbecue, consider making several smaller platters instead of one large dish. e large ones are harder to store when you prep beforehand, but a better reason is that the items will not go stale/too warm/too cold quite as fast, and it’s easy to switch out plates throughout the party.
Hocus Focus
BY HENRY BOLTINOFF
active senior living
PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Marzotta
THE DOG SITTER’S FLEA DILEMMA
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I am a brand-new pet sitter with four clients. I’m able to take one pet at a time into my home to care for them when their owners are traveling for long stretches, and I do home visits for the others. Well, the toy poodle I have in my care for the next three weeks brought an unpleasant surprise: fleas! Normally I would ask the client to clear up the flea problem before pet-sitting services can continue, but I’m already caring for the dog, so I’m stuck. What should I do? -- Jane H. in Wellesley, Massachusetts
DEAR JANE: Immediately contact the client to inform them. en ask for their permission to treat the dog. If they only want you to use a specific treatment, follow their instructions. Save your receipts for any flea treatments purchased.
A flea infestation can spread to the other pets you care for, so follow these steps to reduce infestation:
• Isolate the dog from most areas of your home until he has completed treatment and you are brushing away only dead fleas.
• Mop and vacuum your entire home daily, especially the corners. (Hint: Put a brand-new flea collar inside the vacuum cleaner bag to kill the fleas that are sucked in.)
• Wash or steam clean area rugs and drapes, and the dog’s bedding.
• Wash clothes that you have worn around the dog. (Hint: Set the clothes dryer to a medium or high heat setting, which will kill most eggs and fleas.)
is is a good time to review and update your pet-sitting contract. Add a clause requiring pets to be free of fleas, ticks and communicable diseases, as well as a clause that says owners must reimburse you for expenses incurred if their pet causes an infestation.
DID YOU KNOW?
Two of the keys to living longer may be spending more time with family and remaining socially engaged. According to research and the book, “The How of Happiness,” bySonjaLyubomirsky, long-lived cultures attribute their longevity to keeping people close. An analysis of three communities of very long-living people in Lyubomirsky’sbook- Sardiniansin Italy, Okinawans in Japan and Seventh-Day Adventists in Loma Linda, California - revealed that they all had five priorities in common. At the top of that list were “Put family first” and “Keep socially engaged.” Good friendships, deep relationships with family members and social engagement are essential to a long, happy life. This New Year’s Eve, more people may want to resolve to prioritize friends and family more than they already do. Not only can doing so deepen relationships, but it also can keep people healthier by reducing stress and the risk of developing illnessesrelatedtodepressionand loneliness.Todayisagreattimeto reconnect with members of the family and schedule a longawaitedvisit.
Puzzle Answers This Week
MAKEUP TERMS
NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE
Please take notice e Storage Mall - Brooks Avenue located at 1214 Brooks Ave., Rochester, NY 14624 intends to hold a sale of the property stored in the below listed Storage Spaces. e public sale shall occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions.com on 1/28/2025 at 10:00AM. Unless listed below, the contents consist of household goods, furnishings and garage essentials.
Antonio McIntyre unit #132/151
Lynnette Miller unit #413 is sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See manager for details.
You have to fight against being an antique. ~Burt Lancaster
MAKE THE YEAR AHEAD CLUTTER-FREE
Switch to e-statements for bank documents and utility bills. Paper is a big contributor to household clutter. That’s still the case even though many adults now pay the majority of their bills online. When given the chance to choose between paper or e-statements, opt for the latter so bills and bank statements don’t pile up on your desk or throughout your home office. If you still want to keep important bills and bank statements, download them to your computer and keep them in a designated folder on your desktop.
quality of his storytelling wasn’t good.
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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.
Fair Housing Enforcement Project Monroe County Legal Assistance Center 1 W. Main Street Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 325-2500 • www.lawny.org
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
BATAVIA CAMPUS
e basic course focuses on the fundaments of oxyacetylene and arc welding theory, practice, nomenclature, set-up, and safety procedures. Welding, cutting, brazing operations and procedures on a variety of welding joints. is class will touch on many welding operations, welding symbol identifications and the characteristics of various welding machines. Mig and Tig will be included. You will need to bring with you a welding helmet, welding jacket, safety glasses, and welding gloves. Price will include the Hobart Pocket Welding Guide.
Winter is a time of promise because there is so little to do — or because you can now and then permit yourself the luxury of thinking so. ~ Stanley Crawford, A Garlic Testament: Seasons on a Small New Mexico Farm, 1992
Expect setbacks. If realizing resolutions was easy, the success rate would be greater than 8 percent. Setbacks are inevitable, so don’t allow them to derail your efforts. Even if setbacks occur when you’re well on your way to success, regroup and get back on track without getting down on yourself.
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LA-Z-BOY RECLINER. Manual. Tan. Pick up Batavia. 585-343-6994
4 TIRE RIMS, 17” x 7-1/2”, Black Steel, 5 lug. Used, Good Condition. Pick Up - Ontario. Call 585-697-4618
NAZARETH ACADEMY YEARBOOKS 1963 & 1964. Webster. 585-671-2118
Many TASTE OF HOME MAGAZINES and annual hardcover editions from 2000-2010. Geneseo. sylvavalentino@yahoo.com
ADULT DIAPERS: pull-up or tabbed, various sizes. BED PADS and PAD INSERTS. LIQUID THICKENER, several packages. Canandaigua. 585-393-1311
Assorted BOARD GAMES. All in excellent condition: Checkers, Parcheesi, etc. Two LAWNMOWER LIFTS. Excellent condition. Phelps. dianejoset@aol.com
HEARING AID BATTERIES #312 brand new. 585-315-6916
STEREO SYSTEM with cabinet. Tuner, turntable, tape deck, etc. Canandaigua. 585-396-7265
WOOD KITCHEN TABLE, 36” diameter. Very heavy. Legs detach for transport. Palmyra. Salubrious48@yahoo.com
All kinds of COLORING BOOKS. Pick up, Henrietta. 585-236-0426
CANDLE MAKING SUPPLIES. Top notch. Molds, wax, dyes, etc. Will meet in Avon. laurmec9@aol.com
GAMING CHAIR. Has some wear but still works. Large DOG CRATE. Geneseo. Text 585-752-9544
ELASTICATED TUBULAR BANDAGE. New in box, size F (4” W x app. 10 yd). Pick up, Henrietta. 585-435-3594
Queen size Jamestown BOX SPRING. Almost new. In two sections for easy handling. Henrietta. 585-334-3267
Three 2-drawer STEEL FILE CABINETS. Pick up, Penfield. 585-264-1068
LITTLE TYKES SCHOOL DESK. Pick up, Bergen. 716-474-2884
Two complete TWIN BEDS with frames, mattresses, box springs, mattress pads, blankets. Hemlock. elsiecostanzo@gmail.com
Working JEWELRY MAKING KILN, kiln and jewelry making accessories. susan5257@yahoo.com
FLAT ROCK for edging. jzornow001@gmail.com
DIRT BIKE or ATV, gas powered. Running or not. Call or Text Matt 315-576-1278
MODELS - Built/Unbuilt Aviation, Autos & Trucks, Military, Ships, Etc. Plastic, Wood, Metal. Parts and Pieces are okay. 585-314-6989
WEBER GRILLS - Propane or Charcoal. Call or Text Matt 315-576-1278
HOME CB Radio or HANDHELD that will work inside the home. rainbowroseroom@gmaiL.com
Cooperstown Dreams Field TRADING PINS. salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com
OLD COMPUTER, STEREO EQUIPMENT and CAMERAS. ‘80s and ‘90s Apple and other brands amp speakers. 585-883-5334
SHED in good condition. Will pick up! 585-301-1247
METAL OFFICE CHAIR, TWIN SHEET SETS and a pair of MEN’S WINTER BOOTS, size 8/9. 585-415-8513
SMALL HARD-SHELL CAMPER needed by local Boy Scout Troop. Text/Call 585-455-4363
MOVIE FILM or VIDEO of 2 local rock bands from 1966-1972 named Us & Company and Redhorse. 2musicbands@gmail.com
A COMPUTER CHAIR in Batavia. 585-536-6269
7’ MEDIUM/HEAVY FISHING ROD with 30# fishing line and any extra fishing tackle. 585-645-2618 (no texting)
WOOL BLANKETS for insulation from the ground. 585-500-8839
COMIC BOOKS, any & all, any condition. Will pick up. Text/Call 585-260-0437
ADULT NUTRITIONAL DRINKS, any brand. Text/Call 585-649-8706
COAT TREE, WINDOW SCREENS, small IGLOO DOGHOUSE, PORTABLE WHEELCHAIR and WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE RAMP. 585-507-8788
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“Amusement is the happiness of those who cannot think...”
~ Alexander Pope
Although Pope was an English poet who lived during the early 1700s, his thought about amusement is extremely pertinent today, almost three centuries later. In fact, it may well be one of the eternal truths of all times.
It is only natural that we like to be amused from time to time, particularly after hard work has earned us a little relief. However, there are too many people for whom being amused is a way of life. If these people would give themselves a chance to think, they might find a far greater satisfaction.
We can provide a dignified and comforting funeral service at a price within the means of any family. The decision on price is always made by the family we serve.
Steve was born July 7, 1982 to Marsha and Jim Morey in Rochester, New York. He was raised in Wyoming, New York and educated locally. He attended Genesee Community College and received his Associates degree in Science in 2003. He then went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts in History at Hobart College.
Steve’s forte was cooking which ranged from pub fare to gourmet. Whatever it was, it was wonderful! For years, he worked at the Amber Lantern in Warsaw, New York. He also worked for the Warsaw Vets Club where he made many life-long friendships. At one point, Steve was working at both places at the same time.
He had numerous interests; Steve adored his animals: Rip, his dog, and his three cats: Oscar the Grouch, Stella, and Goose. To him, they were his children. His kind friend Emma took all four animals with plans to keep them together. is surely would make him smile. He loved Silver Lake at the Morey cottage, the cookouts, lake time, and having fun with his family. His favorite day was July 3rd. We would have a traditional party for all the summer birthdays and then go down to the lake for the Ring of Fire celebration and fireworks. Sundays were another favorite. He and his best friends, Pete and Cory, gathered for football (Go Buffalo Bills) and delicious food. When football was over, their gatherings continued and it became their Sunday tradition. Steve was highly intelligent, also an avid reader and enjoyed golf. Steve was a music lover and used to play the guitar. He and his friends frequently attended concerts and festivals.
If you knew him, you knew that Steve loved e Grateful Dead the best, liked the Allman Brothers, and many others too. He also enjoyed memorable
excursions, camping, hiking, Letchworth State Park and trips with his “Mom” and older siblings.
What was most important about Steve was what was in his heart and who he was really like as a person. Steve was an awesome friend, kind and compassionate, but was also funny as hell and he always made people laugh. He was low key and down to earth, but was a great listener and always an enthusiastic supporter of his friends.
Steve was generous in spirit and his actions reflected this. His friend Laycee told us about the time when she didn’t have a car, that Steve picked her up for work every day and drove her to run all her errands. At the Warsaw Vets Club, Steve dropped off money for the Veterans at the bar on Veterans Day every single year.
Cory said, “Steve was 100 percent authentic. What you saw was what you got. He was a hard person not to love.” We know he was one of a kind and had more loving friends than most people would have in a lifetime.
Steve is preceded in death by his Mother (Marsha Rogler Morey) and Father (James Newman Morey) and his unofficial “Mom” (Frances Rogers Morey). His survivors include his four siblings, Allison (Dennis) Morey Hays, David Newman Morey, Dinah (Griff) Lawrence Godwin, and John (Genevieve) Rogers Morey. His nieces and nephews are Alexandra (Charles) Carson Mott, and Zachary James Hays, Anna (Nathan) Lawrence Beavers and Sarah Katherine Godwin, Carson James Morey and Sydney Suzanne Morey. Greatnephew and niece, Jackson James Mott and Leah Kate Beavers, and Uncle omas (Ingrid) Rogler, plus many dear cousins.
In the Spring, the family will have a graveside service for Steve, followed by a “Celebration of Life.” In lieu of flowers, please send donations to 988-Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. e link is: 988lifeline.org
For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530.
DAY TRIPS SENIORS CAN ENJOY
Restaurant crawl: Certain town centers and tourist destinations organize restaurant events where day trippers can enjoy tasting menus from various establishments for a single price.Day trips also can culminate at one specific restaurant.Anew restaurant can be visited each month.
WAYS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
Invite small business owners to community activity centers, nursing homes, schools, and the like to share their experiences about starting a business in the area.
With the end of 2024, many research institutions across the US and the world have made predictions about the state of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in the new year. Whether or not it happens this year, as some predict, overall, do you think AI will become smarter than humans?
- Yes
- No - Unsure
Poll ends 01-14-2025
Poll ended 01-07-2024
According to the Siena College Research Institute in 2024, 49% of New Yorkers will make a resolution for the New Year, with 83% of those believing they will keep that resolution. Where do you stand – Do you plan to make (or have you made) a New Year’s resolution this year?
30.8% Yes and I believe I’ll keep it/them
69.2% No I don’t plan to make any resolutions
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January 12–18, 2025
Letters have existed throughout history, from ancient India, Egypt, and Sumer, to Rome, China, and Greece up till today. Letters were utilized to self-educate in the 1600s and 1700s. Letters were primarily used to provide information, news, and pleasantries.
It’s perhaps no surprise that le er writing and handwriting are soon becoming lost talents in our increasingly high-tech society. Text, instant messages, and email are fantastic for their ease, convenience, and speed. But nothing beats the thrill of receiving a le er or a handwri en greeting card in the mail. In 1840, the first le er to be mailed with a stamp was wri en in the United Kingdom. e first postage stamp was released in the United States in 1847. Before the advent of the stamp, a person had to rely on his or her memory.
Title | e dot placed above the le er “i” is known as a title. e M.V.P. | e most used word in the English language is “the.”
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By Fifi Rodriguez
1. TELEVISION: Which popular spinoff series originated with the drama “Breaking Bad”?
NON-TEACHING
Automotive Mechanic, Bus Attendant & Driver, Cafeteria Monitor, Custodian, Food Service Helper, Grounds Equipment Operator, Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Student Behavioral Assistant, Teacher Aide, and Subs in all areas.
Openings: Computer Science or Technology Teacher, Business Teacher, French Teacher, and Contracted Building Substitute Teacher
is accepting applications for the following positions: For all positions, apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/brockport/onlineapp/
2. HOLIDAYS: What is another name for Three Kings Day, celebrated on Jan. 6?
3. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “bona fide” mean?
4. MOVIES: In the movie “Babe,” what kind of animal is the title character?
5. MEASUREMENTS: How many grams are in a kilogram?
6. GEOGRAPHY: Which strait separates Saudi Arabia from Africa?
7. SCIENCE: What are the three layers that make up the Earth?
8. FOOD & DRINK: Which breakfast food is associated with the retro series “Stranger Things”?
9. MEDICAL: What is the common name for muscae volitantes?
10. LITERATURE: Which poet wrote a six-volume biography of President Abraham Lincoln?
1. “Better Call Saul.”
2. Epiphany. 3. “Good faith.”
4. Pig.
5. 1,000.
6. Bab-el-Mandeb.
7. Crust, mantle and core.
8. Eggo es.waffl
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10. Carl Sandburg.
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General Education Teacher (K-5) Earth Science Teacher (7-12)
Continual Recruitment - Substitutes:
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A nursing opportunity to become part of a diverse and multidisciplinary radiation oncology team. A broader prospect to be a patients’ advocate, educator, and care-coordinator. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: patient assessment and care, patient education, care coordination, telephone triage, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Must possess a positive attitude, flexibility, excellent assessment/critical thinking skills, strong interpersonal communication skills, and autonomous decision-making skills. Recent acute and/or oncology experience preferred.
To apply please visit www.rochester.edu/people/nursing and reference posting #252628
e Byron-Bergen Central School District is seeking motivated team members and invites you to join our team and apply for the anticipated Civil Service opening:
1 Contract Bus Driver
• Valid NYS Driver’s License required
• CDL Class B with School Bus Passenger Endorsement
• All applicants must pass federal drug test and the DOT physical
• Benefits available (health insurance, sick/personal time, NYS retirement plan)
• Starting rate: $25-26.53 per hour (based upon prior experience)
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 by 2pm.
TO APPLY: Send letter of interest, Genesee County Civil Service application, and resume to:
Jaime Vindigni, Transportation Coordinator Byron-Bergen Central School District 6917 West Bergen Road Bergen, NY 14416
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.bbschools.org
e-mail: jvindigni@bbschools.org
Phone: (585) 494-1220, ext. 5112
e Byron-Bergen Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, origin, race or sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates.
Notice of Vacancy
Literacy Instructors
Job Description:
• Instructors will work with both adults and possible incarcerated youth to achieve educational requirements for graduation or high school equivalency. Ideal for retired or current teachers.
Qualifications:
• Adult Education Certification or ability to obtain. Permanent NYS Teacher
Certification preferred
• Understanding of Literacy Prep Education for GED exam leading to High School Equivalency
• Creative, Energetic, Team-Oriented, and Organizational Skills preferred
Location:
• Various locations-Batavia and Mt. Morris Sites
Hours:
• Day and evening positions available
• Minimum 7-15 hours/week
Rate of pay:
• $27-$30/Hr.
Start date:
• ASAP
Visit our website at www.gvboces.org
Reply by January 22, 2025 with a letter of interest referencing Vacancy 25-62, along with a resume and proof of certification to hr@gvboces.org or mail to: Human Resources, Genesee Valley BOCES 80 Munson Street, LeRoy, NY 14482
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