Oatka - Genesee Valley Penny Saver 11-18-2022

ECKANKAR

The Path of Spiritual Freedom

Eckankar Center of Rochester

312 W. Commercial Street • East Rochester, NY

Phone: 585-288-4721 • email: eckankarrochesterny@gmail.com

Public events on Sundays at 11am: www.eckankar-ny.org/public Learn about ECKANKAR at

Autumn is the season of change.

~Taoist proverb

NOW HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

* Ounce marks come standard on most baby bottles, but they can be hard to see. You can use a permanent marker to make the lines bigger, especially the one you are most likely to want to see in the middle of the night! -- R.G. in Indiana

* Before you set your new can of shaving cream on the sink edge, take this man tip from me: Borrow a bottle of clear nail polish and paint the bottom rim, extending up a quarter inch. It won’t leave rust rings. Been doing this for years. -- M.W. in New York

* Cut the top off of a soda two liter to use as a funnel. They are very easy to cut and you have a funnel whenever you need one!

* Save and clean your prescription bottles; they make a really great container for bobbins. I take a spare piece of thread, ball it up a bit and tape it to the top of the container, too. Then I sit them all in a shoe box. I can see just from the tops which color I need to use. -- L.K. in Alabama

* If you use condiment bottles with a squeeze top, start saving them for snow season! Clean and fill with water, then add a few drops of food coloring. Make several of different colors. You can teach the children how to make different shades by mixing the drops. The kids can take them all out in the snow to “paint.” Be sure to take photos of your temporary art.

Thanksgiving can take on all shapes and forms of celebration. What do you prefer?

• I love to go big and host my entire family

• I‘d rather travel for Thanksgiving

• I prefer a Friendsgiving

• I like low key and just my immediate family

Poll Ends 11-22-22

Poll Ended 11-15-22

Tuesday November 8 was election day. How do you feel things went this year?

22.2% It was a relatively tame year.

38.9% Things got ugly.

38.9% I’m just glad it’s over!

It is no joy to me to sit

On dreamy summer eves, When silently the timid moon Kisses the sleeping leaves, And all things through the fair hush’d earth

Love, rest—but nothing grieves.

Better I like old autumn

With his hair toss’d to and fro, Firmstridingo’erthestubblefields

When the equinoctials blow.

~Dinah Mulock Craik (1826–1887), “October”

Leaves cascading down from trees indicate the arrival of autumn. However, colorful and awe-inspiring autumn leaves can be a hazard if left to lie on the ground too long.

Fallen leaves form a dense insulator to protect trees’ roots and prevent competing plants from growing. Decomposing leaves also provide nutrients for the tree. But wet leaves can be a safety hazard and leaves left on the lawn through the winter can pose a threat to the grass. These are just a couple of reasons why so much effort is placed on leaf clean-up in the fall.

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.

• Use medications wisely. Be mindful of medications, making sure none of your pills fall on the floor where they can be gobbled up by pets.

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This is

Thumbuddy

Thumbuddy rescued us on Feb. 13, 2013; we were grieving the loss of our Tinkerbelle when this handsome seven-month-old teenager turned up on G.R.A.S.P.’s website; he has extra toes on all four paws and knows how to use his opposable thumbs! He watches over his 91 year-old “Grandma Kitty,” and if she goes outside and doesn’t return in a reasonable length of time, he races around the house to find Mom and loudly tattle on Grandma. He loves to snuggle behind Grandma’s knees when she lies down for a nap, and as evidenced by his smile, no one would question he’s a big, happy guy.

Send us a photo and brief write-up of your pet and we’ll feature it. Email to: sales@gvpennysaver.com or mail to: P.O. Box 340, Avon, NY 14414. Pets will be published at discretion of GVPS.

Old or poorly maintained headlights can be hazardous for a variety of reasons. When coupled with inclement weather, outdated or dirty headlights can make it difficult for drivers to see pedestrians and other vehicles. In addition, drivers who struggle to see at night may find their visibility further compromised by older headlights that don’t provide the light they need to navigate their vehicles safely once the sun has gone down. Because headlights can have such a dramatic impact on driver safety, it’s important that motorists take steps to maintain their headlamps.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Ford Motor Company’s Model Twasofferedinseveralstyles,not unlike how vehicles of today are offered in various models. Among the Model T styles available was a two-seat runabout, which can be considered a precursor to the coupe style popular today, and a seven-seat town car, which might be considered an ancestor of today’s SUV, at least with regard to passenger capacity. While prospective Model T drivers had some options when choosing which Model T they wanted to purchase, between 1913 and 1925 the car was produced only in black. The Model T engine was a 4-cylinder engine that generated 20 horsepower. To put that latter figure into perspective, many of today’s riding lawn mowers are 20 horsepower,andsomecommercial lawn riding mowers provide as much as 40 horsepower. While car dealers might not sell too many cars featuring 4-cylinder, 20 horsepower engines today, historical estimates suggest that more than 15 million Model T’s were built and sold between 1908 and1927,thelastyearthecarwas produced.

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

2 tote bins of FABRIC and REMNANTS. Good for quilting and doll clothes: 585-334-3891

STEREO CONSOLE UNIT - 6 ft. Sears Silvertone - AM/FM plus phono. Working, cabinet in excellent condition. Pick up: bhermansny@aol.com

MARANTZ AV SURROUND RECEIVER NR1501 - needs repair - no audio output: 585-334-9360

7’ CHRISTMAS TREE, comes apart in 3 sections, plus boxful of CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS. Must take all. Fairport area: can30man@aol.com

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER on casters - very good condition. Pick up in Batavia: 585-536-6188

Two 13” COLOR ANALOG TVs good condition: 585-447-4209 or patricia70.po@gmail.com

SCRAP METAL and 10’ EXTENSION LADDER. Pick up, York: 585-243-3965

Six 8 TRACK TAPES - Andy Williams, Barbra Streisand, Dionne Warwick: cszilagyi1@rochester.rr.com

BEDSIDE TABLE: 585-394-6686

SCRAP METAL - stove and refrigerator. Pick up Brockport: 585-637-7505

White ADULT DESK. Henrietta. Call in the afternoon: 585-334-6388

ZENITH VHS/DVD PLAYER with remote; no cables included and a HOOVER UPRIGHT VACUUM. Both in fair condition: allentom322@gmail.com

Two new MICROWAVABLE HEATING PADS, ABDOMINAL BINDER, small UNIVERSAL COLD PACK, INSTANT COLD PACK. Fairport: 585-388-0318

THERMO STABILIZER, small INSTANT PORTABLE HEAT WRAP, medium form fit WRIST BRACE (right): 585-388-0318

Trash bags of FABRIC SCRAPS, mostly large pieces: 666jacq@gmail.com

CANNING JARS - 12 quart sized and 12 pint sized. A mix of regular and wide mouthed. Fairport: jvc45@aol.com 92”x44” COUCH, excellent condition. Fairport. You pick up. 585-388-0318

DRESSER, fair condition. 585-394-6686

SMALL 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

FOOTBALL & BASKETBALL CARDS, 1980s Stuff, Sports Stuff & Magazines. 585-729-1259

VINYL WOOD DECKING used or scrap. Enough to cover a 6 x 4 foot area. Call or Text 585-802-9342

COUCH, MICROWAVE, KITCHEN TABLE and CHAIRS for two people in good condition. 585-739-6257

HEADBOARD for full or queen sized bed. 585-762-8160

DIRT BIKES, ATVS, GO-KARTS, running or not. Text or call 315-576-1278

Weber charcoal or gas GRILLS. Call or text 315-576-1278

CANNING JARS of any size. My2013snookumz@gmail.com

TWIN BOX SPRING. Brighton. vangellow@bluefrog.com

NATIDDY 6” MINI CORDLESS CHAINSAW, working condition. 585-409-6477

One SILVER TEASPOON, traditionally known as a sugar bowl spoon and a used ELECTRIC CLOTHES DRYER in good working condition: 585-229-2186

OLD CLOTHING. T-Shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, denims from the 1980s, 1990s or earlier: 585-953-9834

VCR in working condition: belkeak@gmail.com

2-DRAWER FILE CABINET, wood tone: 585-507-8788

Working, functional LAPTOP or DESKTOP TOWER that will connect to WiFi for a child to play online games: 09-putrid.mouths@icloud.com

VINTAGE COMPOUND or RECURVE ARCHERY BOWS/ARROWS/BROADHEADS for Archery Merit Badge. Text or email: 585-794-0448 or mintshape@netacc.net

SPORTS CARDS, MEMORABILIA, ACTION FIGURES, anything BUFFALO for man cave: 607-590-5563

YARN, MACRAMÉ, NEEDLES, etc.: 607-590-5563

Guidelines:

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

• Prime Rib Strogano over Egg Noodles Dinner $18

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• Bu alo Shrimp over Pasta Dinner $22

• Chicken Oscar with Hollandaise Sauce Dinner $24

• 8 oz. Prime Rib Dinner $25

All dinners come with chef soup of the night, choice of potato (except for pasta dinners), garden salad, roll, specialty bread & chef’s choice dessert

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER TO-GO DINNERS

Only available to-go, Tuesday-Friday & Sunday.

• Prime Rib Sandwich with French Fries & Garden Salad $10

• Chicken Parmesan with Pasta and Garden Salad $15

• 10 oz. Prime Rib with Baked Potato, Garden Salad & Roll $20

• 8 oz. Prime Rib with 4 oz. Lobster Tail, Baked Potato & Garden Salad $25

• To Go Only - Friday Fish Fry with French Fries, Homemade Cole Slaw & Roll $12

• Entertainer Platter

Chicken Fingers, Macaroni & Cheese Bites, Mozzarella Sticks & Pizza Logs

• Entertainer Platter 2: Lobster & Crab Stu ed Mushrooms, Shrimp Cocktail & Steamed Langostinos

• Entertainer Platter 3: Lollipop Lamb Chops, Oysters Rockefeller & Crab Cakes

• Entertainer Platter 4: Chilled Crab Claws, Clams Casino & Shrimp Cocktail

choose from a relish platter, cheese & cracker platter, shrimp cocktail platter, or sausage stu ed mushroom caps platter

Friday, December 23rd at 8 p.m. Each ticket cost is $5 or a bag full of non-perishable goods will secure a ticket. No limit on tickets. All food proceeds will be donated to The St. James Episcopal Church in Batavia for their food pantry, and monetary donations will be donated to Western New York Heroes - “Little Heroes.” OVER $1,000 VALUE!

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SHANKS ENTERPRISES anksgiving collection schedule:

Wednesday, November 23

Creekside of Hamlin • Lima Farms • Twin Cedars of Avon Meadowlark Manor • Burkes Upper • Burkes Lower Burkes Farmington • Oatka Valley • LeRoy residential customers

LeRoy customers with dumpster service

Caledonia residential customers

Caledonia customers with dumpster service

Honeoye Creekside Trailer Park will be collected on Friday, November 25.

Residential Customers:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday customers will have normal schedule. ursday & Friday residential customers will be collected on Friday, November 25.

Dumpster Services:

Monday & Tuesday customers with dumpster service will be collected on Monday, November 21.

Wednesday customers with dumpster service will be collected on Tuesday, November 22. ursday & Friday customers with dumpster service will be collected on Wednesday, November 23.

Important reminders for holiday weeks: Be ready for collection either the night before your scheduled service day or by 5:30 am of your service day. No returns if not out on time. ere will be no collection of excess or bulk items during the holiday week. Our o ce will be closed 11/24 and 11/25.

May you have a happy & healthy holiday season!

Try something bold at brunch

Popovers make a great addition to any brunch menu. Home cooks who want to get a little creative with their popovers can whip up a batch of “Popovers With Goat Cheese & Chile” from Linda Collister’s “Quick Breads” (Ryland, Peters & Small).

Popovers With Goat Cheese & Chile

Serves 4 to 6

1 cup milk (not fat-free)

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon wheat germ

3 extra-large eggs

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

5 to 6 ounces goat cheese

1 medium-hot chile (or to taste), finely chopped

12-cup muffin tin, or flexible molds set on a baking sheet, well buttered

- Preheat the oven to 425 F.

- Put the milk, flour, salt, wheat germ, eggs, and melted butter in a food processor and run the machine until you get a smooth batter.

- Cut the goat cheese into 12 fairly even pieces.

- Pour the batter into the cups in the muffin tin so each cup is about half full. Add a piece of cheese to each and a little of the chopped chile.

- Bake immediately for 25 minutes. Then, without opening the door, turn down the heat to 350 F and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Serve straight from the oven.

MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel

* On Nov. 19, 1915, British airman Richard Bell Davies performs a daring rescue, swooping down in his plane to whisk a downed fellow pilot from behind the Turkish lines. The British government awarded him the Victoria Cross.

* On Nov. 21, 1934, teenager Ella Fitzgerald wins Amateur Night at Harlem’s Apollo Theater. Putting her name in the hat on a bet, she’d originally planned a dance number. History was made when she changed her mind and sang “The Object of My Affection.”

* On Nov. 22, 1988, the Northrop B-2 “stealth” bomber is shown publicly for the first time at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. Although the aircraft had a wingspan of nearly half a football field, its radar signal was as negligible as that of a bird. The B-2 also successfully evaded infrared, sound detectors and the visible eye.

INFLUENTIAL JAZZ MUSICIANS

Miles Davis (1926-1991):

Compared to other jazz legends, Illinois-born Miles Davis was introduced to music rather late. It wasn’t until Davis was 13 years old that his father introduced him to the trumpet, an introduction that would dramatically alter the course of jazz music. Under the tutelage of local music school director Elwood Buchanan, Davis learnedtoplaythetrumpetwithout vibrato, which Biography.com notesmarkedadeparturefromthe style of trumpet-playing popular at the time. A true pioneer, Davis is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz and 20th century music.

NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS!

DOS AND DON’TS OF HOLIDAY SAFETY

DO tie the Christmas tree to the car securely after purchasing it to avoid lift-off while taking it home from the lot. At home, secure the tree to the ceiling or a wall with a piece of invisible fishing line for extra security against tip overs.

Magic Maze

DENTED WORDS

Stafford Nurseries will be suspending tree sales for the immediate future as we re-build our stock. anks to our loyal customers. We look forward to seeing you in the future!

Love our 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!

Open: Weds.-Fri. 10am-5pm and Sat.10am-2pm

POISONOUS?

Booths at these types of events tend to be diverse. Spend the day strolling town squares or closed-off city centers, and you may find some handfashioned jewelry or home-crafted artisanal soaps. Those eager to enhance their homes’ décor may find unique items like painted signs, knit afghans and much more.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY + CYBER MONDAY

Adventure Awaits!

UPCOMING TRIPS

Nashville Show Trip

May 8-13, 2023

$1,149.00

per person, double occupancy

Full Payment

Nonrefundable

Includes:

• Motorcoach Transportation

• 5 nights lodging

• 8 meals: 5 breakfast & 3 dinners

• 2 great shows: 1) Grand Ole Opry

2) Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater

• Guided Tours of Nashville and Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery

• And much more

7 Night Canada Cruise

SEPT. 16-23, 2023

PER PERSON RATE:

• $1,149.00

BASED ON DBL. OCCUPANCY

INSIDE CABIN (4)

Deposit: $250.00 per person at time of booking. Book early for best cabin selection!

Final payment is due on June 2, 2023

(Cancellation insurance available and recommended)

PACKAGE INCLUDES: DELUXE ROUND TRIP MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION FROM BATAVIA TO NEW YORK CITY, SEVEN NIGHT CRUISE TO CANADA, MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT ONBOARD SHIP AND ALL KNOWN GOVERNMENT TAXES AND FEES.

Amish Country Tour

Dover, OH

July 14 & 15, 2023

$479.00 per person based on double occupancy

Includes:

• Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center tour

• Warther Carvings tour & candlelight dinner

• Backroads tour of Amish country

• Hershberger’s Amish Bakery

• Yoder’s Amish Farm & Buggy ride

• Coblentz Chocolates

Beautiful Maine!

October 2-6, 2023

$979.00 per person, dbl. occupancy Full payment nonrefundable.

Includes:

• Motorcoach transportation

• 4 nights lodging

• 8 meals: 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners

• Guided tour of Portland, Maine’s largest city by the sea

• Guided tour of quaint Kennebunk and Kennebunkport

• Tour of historic Victorian Mansion

• Guided Tour of Pineland Farms

• Visit to Boothbay Railway Village- including a village train ride

• And much more

DID YOU KNOW?

According to the Food Network, thawing a frozen turkey takes several days. The popular foodbased television channel says it can take roughly four to five days for a frozen 20-pound turkey to fully defrost. Thanksgiving hosts who plan to cook turkeys that weight more than 20 lbs. should afford their turkeys even more time to fully defrost. The Food Network also recommends that cooks who want their turkeys to have crisp skin leave the bird uncovered in the refrigerator overnight. The time it takes to cook a turkey depends on whether or not the bird was purchased fresh. The Food Network advises cooking fresh turkeys for 10 to 15 minutes per pound in a 350 F oven, while frozen turkeys need roughly 20 minutes per pound at 350 F. And while stuffing is a Thanksgiving Day staple, the Food Network recommends going easy with the stuffing. Turkeys that are not densely stuffed will cook more evenlythanturkeyswhosecavities are overflowing with stuffing.

Alpine Hills Museum

Dutchman

WAYS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

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

HollwedelMemorialLibrary:

Byron Bergen Public Library

13 S. Lake St., Bergen (585) 494-1120

Byron-BergenPublicLibrary.org

Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 10-1 & 2-7; Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-1

Caledonia

STORYTIME: Tuesdaysat11am. JoinMissJosselynforstories,singing,dancing,projects,takeand makesandfun!!Youcanattendin personorwatchonFacebookLivel AutumnbirthdayswillbecelebratedNov.22at11!!!BOOK CLUB:NEWTIME!!Meetsthethird Wed.ofeachmonthat4:30.Pick upacopyofthebookatthedesk andthenjoinus!KNITTER“SNOOK: Mondaysat3:30.Joinourfriendly needleworkers!FREEYOGA CLASSESATTHELIBRARY:AdultsNov..30@6pmKids-Dec.12@ 4:30pm.MAKEAGINGERBREAD HOUSE:Nov.28at5:30.Kidscan makeanddecorategrahamcracker houses!GINGERBREADHOUSE CONTEST:Nov.28-Dec.3Adults andKids.Makeyourhouseand bringittothelibrary.Patronswill voteuntilDec.16.Winaprize!!. BoardofTrusteesmeetingsare heldat6pmonthesecondWed. ofeachmonthinthelibrary.

HolidayWreathSale-$25. Sponsored byGrandViewCemetery.To order,pleasecall343-0877(Joyce) or993-1317(Office).Pickupwill beatthecemeterymaintenance garageonSunday,November27th from11-1pm.Allproceedsgotowardcemeterymaintenance. OrdersmustbeinbyNovember1st.

CALEDONIA

Library

3108 Main Street, Caledonia (585) 538-4512

Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 2-5:30 & 7-9; Tues. 9-1 & 2-5:30; Fri. 2-5:30; Sat. 9-1 (Sept.-May) Closed (June-Aug.)

Chili Public Library

3237 Chili Avenue, Rochester www.chililibrary.org (585) 889-2200

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9-9; Fri.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. Closed

Hollwedel Memorial Library

5 Woodrow Dr., Pavilion (585) 584-8843

Hours: M,W 1-8; T, Th 10-1; F 11-6; S 9-noon; Sunday-closed

Mumford Branch Library

883 George Street, Mumford (585) 538-6124

Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 12-6

Newman Riga Library

1 S. Main St., Churchville, NY www.newmanrigalibrary.org (585) 293-2009

Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 11-5; Tues., Thurs. 11-9; Sat. 10-2

Scottsville

CaledoniaLibrary: POINSETTIA SALE6”potsforsale atthelibraryonSaturdayNovember26thfrom9a.m.until1:00 p.m.Carry-oversalewillbeSaturdayDecember3rd.Don’tmissout firstcome,firstserved.

PLEASENOTEConstructionhasbegunonouraddition.Pleaseenter ourbuildingbythefrontdoor.Also notethatthedropboxandmail boxarebothnowlocatednearthe frontentrance.

NEWITEMS(AdultFiction) SecludedCabinSleepsSixbyLisa Unger,AChristmasDeliveranceby AnnePerry,MurderatBlackOaks byPhillipMargolin.

CHILDREN’SSTORYTIMEEach Tuesdayat9:45a.m.Listenas retiredteacherMrs.Ebersoleshares funideasandreadsaloud.

SENIORBOOKCLUBThegroup nextmeetsonTuesdayDecember 6that2:15p.m.Currentselection is“TheNextShipHome”by HeatherWebb.

ALEXANDER

AlexanderFireDepartment Christmas Craft&VendorShow Sunday,November27,from9am3pmattheAlexanderFireDepartment,10708AlexanderRd., Alexander.

BATAVIA

HLOMGuestSpeakerSeries: Rob Thompson, “Behold&Blush: TheSullivanExpedition”-Joinusat theHollandLandOfficeMuseum onSaturday,December3rdaswe welcomethenextpresenterinour GuestSpeakerSeries.Localauthor RobThompsonwillbepresenting onhisnewestbook,“Behold& Blush:TheSullivanExpedition”.Mr. Thompsonwillbedoingabook signingfrom1-2pmandthenwill bepresentingfollowingupuntil4 pm.Copiesofhisbookwillbe availableinthemuseumgiftshop. Admissionis$5or$3formuseum members.Ifyouplanonattending pleasecontactthemuseumat 585-343-4727or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.

HLOMTriviaNightattheMuseum: Spanish-American WarJoinusattheHollandLandOffice MuseumonThursday,December8 at7pmforthenexteditionof TriviaNightattheMuseum.This month’stopictheSpanishAmericanWar,asthewarended thismonthin1898.Admissionis $3perpersonor$2formuseum members.Pleasecontactthemuseumifyouwouldliketoattendat 585-343-4727or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.

CrossroadsHouseAnnual Christmas Sale- TheCrossroads HouseAnnualChristmasSaleruns twoweekends!Fri.11/18/22-9 amto6pm.Sat.11/19/22-9am to1pm.LookforSurpriseSpecials! Fri.11/25/22-9amto6pm-25% offmostitems.Sat.11/26/22-9 amto1pm-50%offmostitems. Lightlunch,dessertsandbeverages availableeachday.Heldatthe BataviaFirstPresbyterianChurch Hall,300EastMainSt.,Batavia. https://www.crossroadshouse.com

TotheCaledoniaSeniorsClub: Sorry aboutmissingourOctober meeting.Sincewedidn’tgeta chancetowritedownwhatwe werebringingtoourThanksgiving DinneronNovember21st.I’mleavingituptoeveryonetobring somethingthattheylike.Anyquestions,pleasecallTonyat 585-314-4374.

CelticChristmasConcert- free concert Friday,December9;7:30 PMattheCaledoniaFirstPresbyterianChurch,3080MainStreet, Caledonia.Afteratwo-yearbreak theCelticChristmasConcertfeaturingTheChristmasCeilidhBand isback!Theconcertandreception thatfollowsarefree;withafreewill offeringtosupportfuturefreeconcerts.Comeat6PMtoenjoyaham dinner,$15perperson.No takeouts.Noreservations.One seatingonly.TheCeilidhBandis wellknownintheRochesterarea andfeaturestraditionalCelticmusic.

EAST BETHANY

Create-a-Critter&Treatsfor Wildlife: Let yourimaginationrun WILD!OnSaturday,December3rd, meetintheactivityroomofthe InterpretiveNatureCenterfora broadrangeofnaturalcraftmaterials.Hotglueaperfectholidaygift foryourlovedones!Inaddition, makeediblegarlandsandornamentsforthelocalwildlife,and trimthetreesintheACORNSOutdoorLearningCenter!Session1 takesplacefrom10:00amto 12:00pm.Session2takesplace from1:00pmto3:00pm.Feeis$5 perpersonand$10perfamily. Pre-registrationisrequired;call 585-344-1122.GeneseeCounty Park&Forest,11095BethanyCenterRd.

ELBA

Free Library

28 Main Street, Scottsville (585) 889-2023

Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 10-5; Tues., Thurs. 1-8; Sat. 10-1

CookieWalk&Vendor/Craft Sale: BataviaFirstUnitedMethodist Church,8221LewistonRd.Cookie Walk&Vendor/CraftSale-Saturday,December10,2022,10a.m.2p.m.Christmascookiesforsale bythepound.Freepictureofthe kidswithSanta.35+vendorsand crafters.Lunchavailableforpurchase.Forfurtherinformation, pleasecallthechurchofficeat (585)343-4708.

“SmallBusinessSaturdayCraft Sale” St.PaulLutheranSchool, Saturday,November26,10am-3 pm.ForInfotextJoanna@ 585-993-2410.

GolabkiDinner(StuffedCabbage Rolls)- Fundraiserforthe POLISHFALCONS.OPENTOTHE PUBLIC.TAKE-OUT.SUNDAY, December3rd,4PMtil6PM.$13. Pre-ordersonly.Ordercutoff November28th.PolishFalcons NEST493,123SouthSwanSt., Batavia.Call343-4088or 343-0225.

There are thousands of different apple varieties.

BYRON

WeightLossSupportGroupTake OffPoundsSensibly(TOPS). Joinusforsupportandtipstohelp takeoffunwantedpounds!We meetWednesdayeveningsat5:30 attheByronFirstPresbyterian Church,6293MainStreet,Byron. Yearlymembershipis$49.

ChristmasinthePark! The Elba BettermentCommitteepresents ChristmasinthePark,alightedtree ceremonytohonororremember lovedones,promoteabusinessor justdecorateatreeforfun.The eventwillbeheldonFriday, December9at7:00pminthe VillagePark.Comeondownforthe officialtreelighting,music,refreshments,andofcourse,Santa.If youwouldliketoorderatree, contactJoanneat409-3183or Pauliat356-1561,ormessagethe ElbaBettermentCommitteeon Facebook.Pleaseplaceyourorder byNovember22.Treeswillbe readytodecorateNovember27.

HOLIDAY FUN FACTS

Coca-Cola is largely responsible for the red coat and ensemble Santa Claus wears. The company made the image popular in its 1930s advertisements.

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

GENESEO

CallingAllSingers!Doyouliketo sing,butfinditdifficulttocommit toattendweeklychoirrehearsals? Comejoinusfortheholidays.The GeneseoUnitedMethodistChurch ispreparingmusicfortheseason, especiallyfortheafternoonof December11whenwewillpresent NightoftheFathersLovebyPepper Choplin.ContactGeneseoUnited MethodistChurchatoffice@ GeneseoMethodist.orgformoreinformation.

HENRIETTA

Drive-ThruFishFry- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER18,4-7pmattheRushHenriettaAmericanLegionPost 1151,260MiddleRoad,Henrietta. Getalarge,batteredhaddockfilet withFrenchfries,homemadecoleslaw,tartarsauce,lemonwedge, bread&butterfor$13!http:// www.alpost1151.org

SundayBreakfastBuffet- All YouCanEatBreakfastBuffet.Get regularorwesternstylescrambled eggs,bacon,sausage,ham,home fries,pancakes,Frenchtoast,sausagegravy&biscuits,freshfruit, andorangejuiceforjust$10!Join usonSunday,NOVEMBER20, 9am-12pmattheRush-Henrietta AmericanLegionPost1151,260 MiddleRoad,Henrietta.www. alpost1151.org

LEROY

LeRoyStaffordSeniorCitizensReminder: ChristmasLuncheon willbeonWednesday,December 7th,2022at12:30PMatthe KnightsofColumbus.Pleasebring yourownbeverage.Entertainment tofollow.RESERVATIONSARE NOWCLOSED.Wishingyouand yourfamiliesajoyousholidayseasonandwelookforwardtoseeing youinMarch2023!

Santa’sSleighPhotoFundraiser

St.Mark’sEpiscopalChurch,1 EastMainSt.,LeRoypresents“Santa’sSleigh”photosforkidsofall agesonFriday,December2from 6:00-8:00pmandSaturday, December3from2:00-5:00pm. Yourphotowillbeplacedintoa high-flyingsleighimagewith Santa!Photosare$50forthefirst personand$10foreachadditional person,andallproceedsare donatedentirelytoSt.Mark’s ChurchandSt.JudeChildren’sResearchHospital(50/50split). Appointmentsrequired.Informationavailableathttps:// stmarksleroy.org/upcoming-events/

MUMFORD

YuletideintheCountryTours& Dinner: JoinusatGCV&Mforour YuletideintheCountryTours, December2,3,4,9,10,11,16, and17.You’llbeinvitedintovignettesthatilluminatethelinkbetweentoday’scherishedholiday traditionsandtheculturalcustoms ofgenerationsthatcamebefore. Theatricalperformancesrepresent therichhistoryandtraditionthat newcomerstotheregionwould havesharedthroughoutthe19th century.Highlights:Polish ChristmasEveWigiliadinner,aHanukkahcelebration,andWatch Nightfestivitiesaspresentedby DavidShakesandtheNorthStar Players,andevenavisitfromthat jollyoldelf,St.Nick.https://www. gcv.org/events/yuletide-in-thecountry-tours-dinner/

HolidayOpenHouseand BreakfastwithStNick- Joinusat GCV&MonSunday,December18, from11a.m.-3p.m.tocelebrate theseasonwithamagicalmedley ofholidayhappenings!Strollthe HistoricVillagebedeckedinitsholidayfineryamidvillagersbustling withpreparationsandoffering greetingstotheirneighborsand friends.GeneseeCountryVillage Museum,1410FlintHillRoad, Mumford.https://www.gcv.org/ events/holiday-open-house/

ROCHESTER

HarryConnick,Jr.-AHoliday

Celebration: HARRYCONNICK, JR.invitesyoutocelebratethe holidayswithhimandhisbandas 2022drawstoaclose.Oneofthe mostbelovedartistsperforming holidaymusic,Harryhasbeen thrillingaudiencesaroundthe worldfordecadeswithhisdefinitivetakeonChristmasclassics,as wellashisownoriginalsandfan favoriteslike“(ItMust’veBeenOl’) SantaClaus”and“WhenMyHeart FindsChristmas.”November26, 8pm,RBTL’sAuditoriumTheatre, 885EastMainSt.,Rochester. https://rbtl.org/events/harryconnick-jr/

RTOSDecemberTheatreOrgan

HearingLossAssociationof AmericaRochesterchapter: Hear Together-Speech-languagepathologistKristinBergholtzconducts avirtualsupportgroupforparents andcaregiversofDear/hardof hearingchildren.Itconnectsand advisesadvocatesofthose youngsters.Heldthe4thTuesday ofeverymonth,8pm-9pmuntil June22,2023.VIRTUAL-register atkristinbslp@gmail.com

HearingLossAssociationof AmericaRochesterchapter: Hear Together--Speech-languagepathologistKristinBergholtzconducts avirtualsupportgroupforparents andcaregiversofDeaf/hardof hearingchildren.Itconnectsand advisesadvocatesofthese youngsters.VIRTUALregisterat kristinbslp@gmail.com.Repeatseverymonthonthe4thTuesday, 8pm-9pm.Website:http://www. hearinglossrochester.org

RochesterTheaterOrganSocietypresents“PizzaParlorPizzaz!” Sunday,November20th, 2:30PM,AuditoriumTheatre.ComingtoRochesterfromthefamous OrganStopPizzarestaurantin Mesa,Az;BrettValliantpromisesto providelivelyentertainmentonthe RTOS-GriersonWurlitzer4/23theatrepipeorgan!Admissionfor NON-members$15perperson. Children12andunder,andstudentswithschoolIDarealways FREE.Doorsopen1:30PM.Seating isGeneralAdmission,notReserved. ProofofvaccinationNOTrequired. MasksOPTIONAL,althoughhighly encouraged!VisittheRTOSwebsite rtosonline.orgorstopbytheMembershipTableinthelobbyformore information.

TheGatesHistoricalSociety’s Novemberprogram willbeheld onMonday,November21at 7:00pmattheGatesTownHall Annex,1605BuffaloRd.,Rochester.JackKowiakwilldoaprogram aboutThanksgivingTrivia.Joinus foraneyeopeningpresentation aboutThanksgiving.Thereisno chargeforthisprogram.Thefacility ishandicappedaccessible.Coming inDecemberis“HollyDays”atour historicalhouse.Checkwebsitefor detailswww.gateshistory.org.

HearingLossAssociationof AmericaRochesterchapter: HEARTOGETHER-Thisisavirtual supportgroupforparentsand caregiversofDeaf/hardofhearing children.Learnmoreaboutyour child’shearingloss,servicesto benefitthem,andtipstosupport theirlanguagedevelopment.Speak languagepathologistKristin BergholtzCCC/SLPfacilitates. November22,8pm-9pm.VIRTUAL ONZOOM.Toregistercontact kristinbslp@gmail.com.http:// www.hearinglossrochester.org

SCOTTSVILLE

WheatlandHistoricalAssoc.AnnualHolidaySale! Fresh,handmadeboxwoodwreaths.Fresh centerpiecearrangements.Fresh applepies.Collectibles,primitives, smallantiques,gifts,decorations, hand-craftedartisanitems,local historybooks,paintingsandprints. JoinusNovember19,9am-2pmat theWheatlandHistoricalAssociationSage-MarloweHouse,69 MainSt.,Scottsville.Museum housewillbefullyopen.Rain, shine,orsnow.

SPENCERPORT

AnnualFallCraftFair featuring:A varietyofcraftsfromover18Vendors.ConcessionStandserving Soup,Bread,Cookies&Donuts, andDrinks.Entriestowinavariety ofVendorRaffles.HeldSaturday, November19from9am-4pmat theFerrisGoodridgeAmericanLegionPost#330,691TrimmerRoad, Spencerport.https://fg330.org

DOS AND DON’TS OF HOLIDAY SAFETY

DON’T gift without doing research into whether or not toys are ageappropriate. Pay attention to toy recalls as well. The Consumer Product Safety Commission provides lists of recalled items.

Concert: TheRochesterTheater 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/

GUIDELINES FOR HOMETOWN EVENTS:

Events should occur on a specific date at a specific time. Due to the increasing number of submissions, we will no longer be able to publish the following items:

• 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

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Tree Tamers

WHEATLAND

WheatlandSeniorCitizensClub upcomingtrips.Saturday, December3toSkaneatelesfora CharlesDickensChristmas.Starts offwithaChristmasFestival.Horse drawnwagonridesatyourown expense.OnwardtoSpaghetti WarehouseinSyracuseforanearly dinner-choiceofsixentrees.ContinuetoWegman’sLightsonthe Lake.PriceforallSeniorswhoresideinWheatland$90.Allothers $125.Saturday,December10, HolidayMysteryTrip.Alocaldayof Holidaycheer,lunchandadayfull oflaughs.Bringamaskincaseone isrequired.PriceforAllSeniors whoresideinWheatland$110.All others$145.Information: 585-697-3590.

Election Day

On Election Day, I was signed into my polling place by a Marine Vet. He had served his country before and was doing so once again. Thank you.

Veterans Day Dinner

Shout out to the Lakeville Fire Department Exempts for an amazing dinner to honor our Veterans! Not only did they provide a delicious, perfectly grilled steak for the Veterans (plus two chips for any drinks of their choice), they also provided hamburgers and hot dogs for the Veteran's family. In addition, there was a buffet with tossed salad, macaroni salad, potato salad, salt potatoes, rolls & butter and an abundance of dessert choices.

The event was smoothly run by all of the volunteers and they made everyone feel welcome. They served approximately 200 Veterans and their families. Can't thank them enough for their generosity and all the time and effort put into this event. It was greatly appreciated by myself and all the other Veterans and their families.

Young kid offers to pay for my order

I was at Speedway in Shortsville on Sunday 11/13 and this nice young man ( possible 10+ years) asked if he could pay for my order. I said no, that's alright, but he insisted and wouldn't take no for an answer, so I let him. I told him I will make sure I pay it forward. I want to commend the parents of this young man. There are not many kids that would even consider doing that. They did an awesome job with that young man. Other kids should learn by his example.

With Humble Gratitude

Thank you to the kind woman ahead of me recently at the West Bloomfield Dollar General. Your unexpected generosity towards my purchases continues to warm my heart. I want you to know that I was making purchases for donation to those less fortunate. Your kindness and generosity were humbling.

HOMETOWN PHOTOS

Leaf Pickup

This isn't really a rant, but more of a question/observation. When is the town of Mendon going to join the party and offer curbside leaf pickup? Bagging leaves and putting them in the trash can can't be good for the environment, not to mention the cost of bags, which of course has gone up. Now a few trash companies have put a limit on how many bags can be picked up weekly. It seems like all of our neighboring communities have the convenience of depositing their leaves roadside to be vacuumed up later. Sure wish Mendon offered that. Thank you.

Please slow down

To the person flying down Pratt Road Saturday October night. Please slow down. You hit a person's dog and just kept going. The speed limit is 45 . Kids are outside playing, people walk, jog and walk their pets. When you hit something, please do the right thing and stop to see what you hit, and if it is a pet please contact the proper authorities. Now this family doesn't have their pet and is devastated with what happened. Please slow down and pay attention to your surroundings.

Dissatisfied with water

RAVES RANTS

Has anyone else noticed they have a “mold“ problem with the new municipal water from the [local town].I never had mold under the rim of my toilet with our well water. I now have mold that I have to scrub off the toilet every other day. The “mold“ also grows around the drain, and there is black residue in the spout. What bothered me the most was spraying a squirt gun that had water in it and it sprayed out BLACK! I was so happy to have municipal water and now I am afraid to drink it and to brush my teeth with it. Take a white cloth and wipe your spout and see if you also have black stuff on the cloth. I am forever cleaning this and never had this problem before. Something is wrong!

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MISSION COFFEE:

CoffeeFindsaHigherCalling

BY JODY GREER

Mission Co ee is a grassroots Veteran owned business that began in 2018 and aims at connecting military Veterans to one another in a relaxing and informal way. Even better still, Veterans are building bonds through their shared love of co ee.

“The mission of Mission Co ee is just to sit down and have a cup of co ee and start the conversation,” says President Dave DiFranco. It’s no secret that American Veterans su er from startling rates of PTSD, and while the su ering remains the same, all Veterans deal with post-traumatic stress di erently. “According to the U.S. Department of Veterans A airs, 11-20 out of every 100 Veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder.”

These statistics can vary across generations and wars; however, most Veterans have di iculties reaching out for help, and as time goes by this becomes increasingly detrimental to their mental health and well-being. That’s something that DiFranco understands all too well. “My dad was a WWII veteran, and I lost him to PTSD, to suicide,” says DiFranco soberly. And suddenly the goal of Mission Co ee becomes clear: communication and support must be coordinated for Veterans in need of assistance, and great tasting co ee is the focal point.

Mission Co ee is not simply about fundraising; it is a Veteran services organization that gives back to their local community. “We served our co ee at the Kiwanis country club dinner this year. People are really enjoying it. We use local roasters, and last year, we sent co ee to Afghanistan for our troops out there. The best blend everyone likes is our Bakeryblend.90%ofpeopleloveit,andithasagoodkick!Whenyouopen the co ee, it has an aroma. It’s all Arabica beans. We don’t do anything without Arabica beans. There are no fillers, no chemical enhancers. We don’t use the chemicals that aren’t good for you,” boasts DiFranco.

Mission Co ee sells high quality co ee to the public, and a portion of every bag sold supports local Veteran initiatives. “When you’re having a cup of co ee, it [is] nice to think that you’re sipping on something that actually helps Veterans,” adds DiFranco. If Veterans can gather and unwind over a cup of co ee in a relaxed setting, then Mission Co ee has served their purpose.

While co ee is its main initiative, Mission Co ee serves military Vets in other ways, as well, playing many other critical roles across the Western NY community and nationwide. Veterans and their families have benefited from their support in recent years and continue to do so with programs like Clear Path for Veterans, V.P.A.C (Veterans Plus Assistance Corp.), and K9 Companions for Rochester. Programs like these are more specialized in their focus and are instrumental in guiding Veterans when returning home from war, learning a new occupation, and/or re-entering the workforce, as well as the value of caring for a special K9 companion.

Animals have always been known to boost mental health and longevity, but DiFranco believes four-legged companions have a lasting impact on Veterans that many underestimate. “O ering companionship to these older Veterans especially—they’re in their 60s, 70s and 80s—is amazing. We just donated a pet to a Korean Veteran. I can read their eyes. I hear them speaking to me with their eyes about those things that they just won’t say, and I know that I won’t ask questions that they just won’t answer. Once they realize the pain that they have held in for all these years, it’s almost like a slow blink of their eyes and a nod, and nothing else has to be said. I am accepted by those who have served, I think, because I understand. It’s a great responsibility.”

A great responsibility like that comes with great rewards. Mission Co ee volunteers rescue abandoned, neglected, and mistreated cats over time and rehome them with military Veterans and their families. Frequently, the animals are lovingly cared for and maintained for years by Mission Co ee volunteers before ever being released to a Vet. When a cat does get adopted by a military Vet, it gains a new lease on life, and in many cases, so does the Vet.

Other programs under the Mission Co ee umbrella, like K9 Companions for Rochester, enable Vets to adopt dogs in need of a loving home, at no cost to them. However, for older Vets, a more suitable companion is o en a cat. A Vet will never be charged for an adoption expense or for the cost of caring for their newly adopted pet: that’s the idea behind Mission Co ee. None of this would be possible without the long list of supporters, volunteers, and fundraising e orts that help make Mission Co ee a reality.

Another essential program under the Mission Co ee umbrella is Combat Comedians, spearheaded by the famed Ralph Tetta. Tetta himself formerly toured with the renowned George Carlin and knows all too well the profound healing power of comedy and the gi of laughter. Shows like Combat Comedians give Veterans a chance to talk about their military experiences and find humor in tragedy.

Always leveraging community involvement, Mission Co ee’s goal is to keep growing to better serve their Veterans in need. Their reach knows no bounds, and recently they’ve partnered with Hanger Prosthetics, a prosthetic company that has been helping to fit Veterans with prosthetics since the Civil War. Veterans can have prosthetics designed for them to meet their individual needs, free of cost and obligation.

Mission Co ee believes in #OneTeamOneFight. Their driving force is a firm passion for community involvement through fundraising, volunteerism, and, most of all, co ee. The next time you buy co ee, consider buying co ee beans through Mission Co ee. You might just be starting a lifechanging conversation for a Veteran in need.

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SENIOR NEWS

By Matilda Charles

Scammers: More Dangerous an Ever

To those of us who wander the internet: beware. e scammers, thieves and troublemakers have kicked things up a notch or two, and frankly it’s getting a bit dangerous.

By dangerous, I mean when it comes to the safety of our personal information and money. ese scammers will do nearly anything to get it. You might come home to a voicemail message that asks you to call back. e scammers might pretend to be your bank or another company you know. ey’ll ask you to verify your account number to identify yourself. Don’t do it. If the message comes to you in a text message, don’t click that link.

If you’ve applied for a job, a scammer will ask for upfront fees or personal information.

You might get a call from a scammer pretending to be your insurance company or Medicare. ey’ll claim they need to verify your card number.

A scammer will pretend to be from your local town o ce and say that you haven’t paid your property taxes and that you could be arrested if you don’t send them money.

If you’ve tried to get rental assistance, a scammer might call to ask for your personal information as well as an upfront fee.

If there is a life event or occurrence, there is sure to be a scam involved somehow. e Federal Trade Commission scam alert webpage lists several right now: fake hurricane relief, fake Geek Squad invoices, fake student load aid, fake winter prep assistance, fake internet and cable o ers ... and so much more.

If you’re in the market for a new or additional cellphone, it could be the rst step in foiling some of those scammers. How? By not giving the new number out to anyone but trusted family and friends.

Remember: Your name, number and email address are for sale out there. ere are websites around the world that do nothing but collect this information ... and sell it to scammers. Do everything you can to stay o those lists. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

This week’s puzzle answer is elsewhere in this paper. The Crossword Puzzle is provided by Tribune Media Services. Any questions or comments should be made to 1-800-346-8798.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Lowering BMI Before Surgery Can Provide Better Outcomes

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 72, and I have had arthritis for three years: two years in both knees, and one year in my right hip and the base of my spine. I am 5’3” and weigh 221 pounds, with a body mass index (BMI) of 39. I lost 23 pounds from January to June. What is the BMI needed for an orthopedic surgeon to do a hip replacement for someone with osteoarthritis -- without a broken hip? I recently had an assessment of my hip X-rays. I was told I’m at the outer cutoff of a BMI of 39, so I’m eligible for a hip replacement operation. Then, a few weeks later, I saw the surgeon, who ended up rejecting me -- claiming that 39 isn’t the outer limit, 35 is.

After a long talk, the surgeon said he’d do it for me, but I’d get a better result if I lose 20 more pounds and get my BMI down to 35. I felt jerked around, but said I’d wait and lose weight. I’m also trying to find a surgeon I like more than him.

So, what is the BMI needed for knee surgery: 35 or 39? -- L.C.

ANSWER: There is no standard cutoff BMI for joint replacement surgery. It is true that people with a BMI over 40 are at higher risk for medical complications; however, it is also true that people with severe arthritis and a high BMI still get improvement in their quality of life with surgery. Denying a person a cost-effective surgery that can greatly improve their quality of life simply because of a BMI number (which, in itself, is a flawed metric) is inappropriate.

I can understand why you would want to see a different surgeon, as it sounds like you were not treated well. However, the surgeon was right that surgical outcomes are better if a person can lose at least 20 pounds, according to a 2019 study. This included shorter lengths of stay in the hospital and a lesser chance of needing surgical revision. I wonder, though, if part of the benefit seen in the study was due to increased exercise prior to surgery, which is known to be beneficial in surgical outcomes.

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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.

© 2022 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

DID YOU KNOW? Men and women often make an effort to lose weight before special events such as weddings or vacations. While many people do so in healthy ways, others take their weight loss efforts to the extreme. For example, many brides-to-be aspire to shed excess weight before their weddings so they can look as slim as possibly in their wedding gowns. The New York Times even reported in 2012 on a bride who spent eight days on a feeding tube to strictly limit calories so she could fit into her wedding dress. Such efforts are dangerous and could put individuals’ long-term health in serious jeopardy. Healthy weight loss for any occasion requires a long lead time, so that individuals can safely shedbetweenoneandtwopoundsperweekwithahealthymixofdietand exercise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Trimming between 500 and 1,000 calories per day from their diets can help individuals lose weight safely.

MANAGING DENTAL ANXIETY

Fear about pain during dental procedures is common, but for some, the anxiety is so profound that they delay necessary procedures. People with odontophobia (severe dental fear) often need help with anxiety management during dental appointments. Medical interventions include anti-anxiety medications that canbetakenanhourbeforeaprocedure to promote relaxation. Nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) is a type of conscious sedation that can be administered as needed during a procedure. General anesthesia (unconscious sedation) is also an option for severe anxiety during more invasive procedures. Nonmedical anxiety management options include relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and meditation, stress-

relieving tools like a squeezable ball or fidget toy, and listening to music or a podcast on headphones.

Today’s anxiety management strategies are the result of years of research by professionals dedicated to making dental care as painless as possible, effective, efficient, and long-lasting. 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-to-date, gentle dentistry possible.

Office hours are by appointment at 6 Batavia City Centre, a very pleasant place to get a new smile Please call us at 585.343.4246

P.S. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help change negative thoughts and actions and can serve as a long-term option for managing dental fear and other phobias.

YOU KNOW?

According to Let’s Move!, a comprehensive initiative launched by First Lady Michelle Obama to combat childhood obesity, doctors are concerned that the rise of obesity in children and teens may lead to problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, and sleep apnea as they age. Children who are obese may have high cholesterol, high blood pressure and an abnormal glucose tolerance, increasing their risk factors for cardiovascular disease. But poor physical health is not the only concern parents should have if their children are obese. Overweight and obese children are often targets of social discrimination, which can negatively affect their selfesteem and may even hinder their academic and social functioning. Parents concerned about their children’s weight should consult their children’s physicians and recognize that a combination of daily exercise and a healthy diet is the most effective way to help kids lose weight and maintain a healthy weight into adulthood.

Prep time: 25 minutes Servings: 4

1 can (15 ounces) READ 3 or 4 Bean Salad

Dressing: 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon adobo sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa 1 cup diced chicken, cooked 1/4 cupfinelyslicedgreenonions 1 chipotle pepper, minced 4 leaves Bibb lettuce

Drain bean salad; reserve 2 tablespoons liquid.

To make dressing: In small bowl, whisk reserved liquid, lime juice, adobo sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in oil until completely combined. Stir in cilantro; set aside.

In medium bowl, combine bean salad,quinoa,chicken,onionsand chipotle pepper. Add dressing; toss gently.

Divide bean salad mixture equally among lettuce cups.

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. MOVIES: Who voices the character of Timon in “The Lion King”?

2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of parrots called?

3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What are the main colors of Italy’s flag?

4. SCIENCE: What instrument is used to measure wind speed and direction?

5. LITERATURE: Who wrote the young readers’ novel “Looking for Alaska”?

6. U.S. STATES: In which state can you find Glacier National Park?

7. MEASUREMENTS: What is the study of measurements called?

8. TELEVISION: The characters in “Laverne & Shirley” live and work in which city?

9. GEOGRAPHY: Which two countries occupy the Iberian Peninsula?

10. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president signed into law a bill that made “The Star-Spangled Banner” the national anthem?

1. Nathan Lane. 2. A pandemonium. 3. Green, white and red. 4. Anemometer. 5. John Green. 6. Montana. 7. Metrology. 8. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 9. Portugal and Spain. 10. Herbert Hoover.

Answers

HEAP Recipients

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Family of 1: $34,224 Family of 2: $44,760 Family of 3: $55,296 Family of 4: $65,820

Your Perfect State of Organization (Family Features)

Life gets busy and clutter has a way of sneaking up on everyone. But, whether you’re a single person living in an apartment or have a large family in a sprawling house, everyone can benefit from more organization. By simply thinking about storage differently and coming up with a smart organizational system that works for you, you’ll be on the way to creating a well-balanced, happier home.

Starting the process

If you’re just beginning, remember: baby steps. Focus on one small area or room - or even your junk drawer. Don’t get overwhelmed by the big picture. Be sure to finish the project you’ve begun. You’ll feel a sense of accomplishment and be encouraged to tackle subsequent rooms and projects.

Already started

Stuck midway through an organizational project and need some inspiration to finish? Don’t be afraid to utilize online resources. Thinking of your project as a minimakeover can help make it more exciting and less of a chore.

Already organized

If your home is already organized, you know that keeping clutter at bay is a full-time job. Be sure to keep a watchful eye on areas that naturally accumulate clutter, such as entryways and child play areas. If you do have children, get them involved in the organization process by teaching them where items belong and how to store them. By labeling storage bins, baskets or drawers, your kids will always be able to help your home stay organized and clean.

Prepare a familiar dish. Hosts may agonize over their holiday menus, and some may feel compelled to prepare a family specialty or the same dishes their parents or grandparents prepared for holiday dinners when they were children. But holiday hosts can make things easy on themselves by choosing dishes they’ve made in the past, regardless of their place in family history. Chances are the ingredients for hosts’ own specialties are already in the pantry, saving a potentially time-consuming trip to the grocery store. And thanks to the familiarity factor, hosts’ own specialties likely won’t require as much time to prepare.

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