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Microwave Egg Scrambles

Fresh eggs are nutritional powerhouses packed with protein and vitamins A, D and E. Microwave egg scrambles taste like an omelet without the cooking hassles. Simply crack an egg into a coffee cup, add a tablespoon of milk and beat until mixed. If desired, add extras like chopped onion, mushrooms and cheese. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir and microwave for another 30 seconds until done.

Men and women who have experienced great success in the world of business can pursue a host of low-stress opportunities with a goal of sharing their experiences with the next generation of business leaders. Teaching a course at a local college or university is one such avenue, and executives can even offer to work with high school students interested in pursuing careers in business. Teaching and mentoring might be less traditional hobbies than crocheting or woodworking, but they still provide a way for adults to pursue their passions away from the constraints of the office.

TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE DURING SPRING BREAK

It’s that time of year again when thousands of college students and young adults will flock to the far reaches of the world for spring break. Wherever your travels take you, it’s best to adopt the Boy Scout’s motto,”Be Prepared.”

1. Arrive safely. Traffic death rates are three times higher at night than during the day. This means an all-night drive to Florida or any other sunny locale is not a good idea. If you can’t avoid night driving, have someone stay up to talk you.

2. Secure your hotel room.Make sure your door is locked and important belongings like passports and wallets are in the safe.

3. Ensure you know the name of your hotel. Memorize the hotel’s address, and take a card to give cab drivers (especially if you don’t know the language).

4. Protect your personal information. Don’t tell new acquaintances your hotel name or room number. You never know who has innocent (or notso-innocent) intentions.

5. Employ the buddy system. Never leave a party with a stranger, but if you do, consider carrying a pepper gel key ring with you.

6. Practice safe drinking. Always have one friend who plans on minimal drinking to look out for everyone and watch cups and glasses as well. Only accept drinks you’ve watched get made or poured in front of you.

7. Ask for help. If you need help, call yourself. Don’t rely on bystanders to call for you.

8. Drink water and wear sunscreen. Too much time in the sun can leave you dehydrated and at risk for sunburn or sun poisoning. Take a water bottle and sunscreen when you go out.

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DESIGN A GARDEN FOR ALL SENSES

Aesthetic appeal is one of the most sought-after benefits of gardening. However, many homeowners put in so much effort planting for one particular season that they may not give thought to ensuring the garden looks vibrant no matter the time of year.

Gardeners can research planting zones to find plants that will blossom at different times of the year so they can enjoy impressive, aesthetically appealing gardens year-round. Spring bulbs can bloom early on, while annual and perennial summer favorites will thrive under the summer sun. Beautyberry and caryopteris will fill out in the autumn, while holly or mahonia can look lovely in the winter.

SIGNS OF WINTER LAWN DAMAGE

Wilted grass: Many things can cause grass to wilt over the course of winter, so homeowners may have to put on their sleuth’s cap to determine why grass that was healthy as recently as late fall is now wilted as the spring bloom begins. Grass that’s adjacent to walkways and driveways might have wilted due to the application of deicing solutions. Such products can prevent the formation of ice on driveways and walkways. However, when they’re tracked onto the grass by people or animals or blown there by winter winds, grass can wilt. A deep watering in spring can flush any lingering solution from the lawn. In future winters, homeowners can be as careful as possible when applying de-icing solutions, making a concerted effort to avoid spreading any onto the grass and limited applications to areas of the driveway and walkways that are not close to the grass.

One of the most effective ways to conserve at home is to reduce water consumption. Few people give much thought to how much water they consume at home, as water bills tend to be considerably lower than other utilities like energy and phone. But even if efforts to conserve water at home may not make

dramatic impact on monthly utility bills, many measures can

Q&A Master Gardeners with the

When is too early to plant directly outside? How do I protect my early plants from the frost we may very well still have?

There are at least three reasons for waiting until at least mid-May for planting young plants outdoors unprotected: you want to avoid too cold weather, you want the soil to be warm enough, and you want your plants to be big and tough enough to survive. A covering like a cloth sheet can prevent frost from damaging plants if the soil is warm, but if the temperature falls below freezing, the plants are still likely to die.

The average freeze date is the end of April. Soil temperature at planting time should

from Cornell Cooperative Extension, Livingston County

be at least 50°. Your young plants should have at least three sets of leaves, and they need to get “hardened off” with gradual exposure to outdoor conditions of sun, wind, and changing temperatures. Often there is no frost after mid-May, but you need to check the long-range weather forecast before planting: the nighttime low temperature should be above 40°; 50° is even better for most young plants. Plants including broccoli, lettuce, and other greens and root vegetables can be planted outside in late April, while warm weather plants like tomatoes and squash need to wait.

A cold frame could enable you to start your plants outdoors. You could buy one, or some people build their own.

This link gives you more information on a cold frame, which is heated by the sun, and hot beds, which are heated by electric mats: https://cceschuyler. org/resources/cold-frames-hot-bedschemung-county

This link offers you growing information for specific vegetables: http://www. gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/ scene0391.html

And this contains information for flowers: https://schenectady.cce.cornell.edu/ gardening/lawns-ornamentals/annuals

Julie Brocklehurst-Woods

Livingston County Master Gardener

RAVES

Thank you DePaul Rosa's Villas and Roberts Wesleyan University of Chili, NY

I am an elderly, 78 years young woman who lives at DePaul Rosa’s Villas in LeRoy, currently attending sessions of Occupational Therapy training presented by students from Roberts Wesleyan University. Each of these students have added value to my life with their refreshing outlook on the future of their careers. I am so thankful for these sessions and appreciate the students’ willingness to interact with the tenants of this facility. When the students depart from the sessions, I feel good as if I had a hug. The students brought happiness and joy to my day. There are a few tenants who are not from this area who feel isolated with their medical issues. The students bring hope, optimism and give inner strength to the elderly. The students are an inspiration to all of us attending the sessions, as they go above and beyond with care and consideration. The future lies before them and God bless these young students.

Thank You Honeoye Falls Lima Students

My friends and I went to the Senior lunch and preview of Guys & Dolls. We were amazed. The lunch was excellent! The student servers were polite and they did a wonderful job making people feel welcomed. The play was so much fun. The students, actors, musicians and behind the scene workers were very professional and the play was perfection. My friends were so happy to come for the afternoon and had a great time. We are all looking forward to next year. We had so much fun from the time we walked in the school until we left.

Great Service!

Throughout the winter the folks working at Kwik Fill in Lima always did their jobs with smiles on their faces and a nice greeting and thank you, so thank you all for your good work attitude!

Junk Area

I am writing this with the concern that a recently appointed Historical Area of the village has turned into a junk yard. There are now 2-3 containers filled with junk, 2-3 RVs (not running) filled with junk. 2 full sized boats. Busses filled with junk. Non-running car, 2 plows, multiple lawn mowers and even more junk. This has become an eye sore not only for the residents and the entire village, but is this what we want people to see as they visit our village? THIS IS ALLOWED IN A HISTORICAL AREA? Why has the village board or the mayor not said anything? I have a good idea why not. This has brought feral cats, mice, rats, raccoons, and even skunks to the area. It has become a hoarding area. This needs to be cleaned up. Very sad for an area that even when it was empty added character to the village. Now it has become a junk yard!!

Donating

Why do multibillion dollar corporations have their employees solicit at the checkout for donations? Whether you’re put on the spot for an answer or the computer’s check out screen has a button to donate money for whatever the charity of the week is, do corporations really need tax write offs? Major corporations are notorious for avoiding taxes. If you like to donate, please send it directly to the charity or cause. You’ll feel much better for your participation.

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Crust

21/2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 cups butter or margarine, melted

Filling

3 cups pecan halves, divided

2 cups packed brown sugar

3 eggs

4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

Powdered sugar, optional

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

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

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

SPRING CLEANING PROJECTS YOU DON’T WANT TO FORGET

CURTAINS: Curtains also may have absorbed substantial amounts of dust, dirt and debris over the winter. This might be more visible near the end of winter when more sunlight begins to shine through. Clean the curtains in adherence to the manufacturer instructions before you open windows for the season so any wind that blows in does not spread debris onto nearby furniture. Once the curtains have been washed, opening windows may help them dry more quickly.

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ROYAL MANUAL PORTABLE TYPEWRITER. Works well. Needs fresh ribbon. Fairport: jvc45@aol.com

60 CARDBOARD TOILET PAPER ROLLS. Great for crafts or seed starters: 585-736-2749

Sturdy PLASTIC ANIMAL CARRIER for cat or small dog. Two large PLASTIC COOLERS - GOTT 30 and Coleman 48. Fairport: jvc45@aol.com

Box of BETA TAPES (musical, special events, etc.). Fairport: 585-388-0318

Small TV w/remote, works fine. New light gray MINI BLIND 23”W 72”L. Pickup, Batavia: Text only: 845-309-9373.

Two new cans of WOOLITE CARPET/FURNITURE CLEANER. Pick up, Batavia. Text only: 845-309-9373

The first 3 BOOKS in Anne Rice’s the Vampire Chronicles, new. Pick up, Batavia. Text only: 845-309-9373

ROAD & TRACK MAGAZINES, 1972-2005. Over 81 issues: gnbboudway@msn.com

10” AIR MATTRESS - Fits adjustable twin bed. Mattress leaks, needs repair. 585-434-1121, leave message please. Thank you.

AMPICO PLAYER PIANO and a LOWREY CITATION HOME THEATER ORGAN

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

100-150 JUNK TIRES. You pick up: 716-425-7671

ADULT DIAPERS, size XL. Still in package: 585-236-0426

Beautiful SPINET PIANO with BENCH. Double-tuned 2019. Picture upon request: Bob8lin13@yahoo.com

KIMBALL UPRIGHT PIANO, just tuned in November. It is not being used. We want to find someone who will enjoy it: 585-356-2927

MARTHA STEWART LIVING MAGAZINES 1999-2020. Very good condition. 585-599-3543

UPRIGHT PIANO. Great condition, moving and must find a home for it. You must pick up and move yourself: 585-362-9575

UPRIGHT PIANO. Needs love. Free. Located on the second floor. Text: 585-236-6995

New HP BLACK INKJET CARTRIDGE #62. New BROTHER INKJET CARTRIDGE #LC3033BK. tjpr@yahoo.com

LIFE MAGAZINES from 1989-2000. Not all years complete. Good to very good condition. Prefer non-profit organization for donation. Lima: SRWL22@aol.com

Two large boxes of AVON BOTTLES. You pick up or can meet: 315-331-9391

LYON & HEALY BABY GRAND PIANO. You move: 585-323-1762 (lv. msg)

MEDICAL - PICC/central line dressing change kits, caps, extra Tegaderm, saline flushes, Foley insertion trays, night/leg bags, irrigation trays: P.FRIED91@GMAIL.COM

SOCKS, fair to good condition, others can be used for crafts: 585-236-0426

REEL-TO-REEL audio TAPE player 607-936-3137

INSTANT POT, 8-10qts or bigger. Thank you! lijbelokur@gmail.com

Unwanted/unneeded CACTUS or JADE PLANTS in the Canandaigua area. Will pick up: williamschuler@zohomail.com

QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS & BOX SPRING in good condition needed for handicap person. Delivery needed: 585-451-9493

RECLINER CHAIR: merdeloc94@yahoo.com

CPAP MACHINE, for sleep apnea. Call or text: 585-202-8144

MYRTLE ground covering – will help dig up. Canandaigua area: 585-905-3487

COOPERSTOWN DREAMS PARK TRADING PINS and DISPLAY BOOK for granddaughter who will play in one tournament this summer: salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com

BOX TRAILER: 585-323-1762 (leave message)

Used DOUBLE-PANED WINDOWS. Any size: 814-397-1432

2 used KITCHEN CUPBOARDS, 30”H x 12”W or similar: dotschlag@yahoo.com

PUSH SELF-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER. Call or text: 585-498-6013

METAL FENCE POST. Thanks: 585-861-0181

KEYBOARD with weighted keys, PIANO MUSIC (classical preferred) and a small COMPUTER DESK: 585-346-7022

70s-80s ROCK RECORDS, CASSETTES, and 8-TRACK TAPES for personal collection. I won’t sell them like others: gzintel1967@gmail.com

SEWING MACHINE for new sewer and a WASHER & DRYER in LeRoy: 585-820-3948

SHED, I will take down and a UTILITY TRAILER. Thank you: 585-447-0201

Long length STEEL RETAIL CLOTHING RACK w/wheels: 585-490-6808

STORAGE BINS w/LIDS and one PICNIC BENCH: 585-748-8531

CLAY POTS (broken pieces too) Thank you. email: amdobb@rochester.rr.com

HAY BALE FORK with handle or a PITCHFORK. Thank you. amdobb@rochester.rr.com

INTERNATIONAL STAMPS (no Canada) for grandson’s inherited stamp collection: 585-334-6134

Older versions of PLASTIC CANDY MOLDS. No more than 30-mile radius from Cohocton, Wayland, Springwater or Bath area: 585-447-0087, leave message

Small, 1.5 or 2 cup, FOOD PROCESSOR. No more than 30-mile radius from Cohocton, Wayland, Springwater or Bath area: 585-447-0087, leave message

Gently used WHITE WEDDING GOWN, size large (12?). Preferably with short or long sleeves: 585-346-9777

Old, abandoned CANOES and KAYAKS in need of repair for parts: jerrywilsen99@gmail.com

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CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF EAST PEMBROKE

2583 Main Rd., P.O. Box 189, East Pembroke, NY 14056

Phone: 585-762-8721 • email: cornerstonechurchep@yahoo.com

Church Facebook: Cornerstone Church of East Pembroke

Bible Study every Wednesday at 10am. All are welcome!

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March 30, 2023 starting at 4pm

PASTOR: Rev. Glenn Bloom, Jr 585-356-4657 • Pastor’s wife: Joyce 585-356-8253

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Mercy & St. Brigid Catholic Parishes

44 Lake St., LeRoy, NY 14482 • 585-768-6543 • www.ourladyofmercyleroy.org

Our Lady of Mercy Masses: Sat. 4:30pm; Sun. 7:15am, 10:45am, 5:30pm

Weekday Masses: Mon. - Fri. 7:30am; Sat. 9am

Confessions: Sat. 3-4pm; Tues. 7-7:30pm; urs. 6-6:30pm

St. Brigid’s, 18 Gibson St., Bergen, NY 14416, Sunday Mass: 9am

Weekday Masses: Tues. & urs. 8:30am; Confessions: Sat. 2-2:30pm

EPISCOPAL

St. James Episcopal Church

405 East Main St., Batavia, NY • sjecbataviany.org

Sundays: 9am Service of God’s Word and Spiritual Communion -- via Zoom

10am Service of the Holy Eucharist -- In Person, Children Welcome

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8085432266

Meeting ID: 808 543 2266 • Password: zrXG3y

LUTHERAN

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour (ELCA)

2415 Chili Ave., 585-247-7824 • e Reverend Joachim K. Wilck, Pastor

Recorded services on www.oursaviourrochester.org

Email: o ce@oursaviourrochester.org • 8:30am Modern Service

9:45am Sunday School • 10:30am Traditional Service

You may worship indoors & we broadcast in parking lot/drive-in.

Audio Loop for the Hearing Impaired.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

779 Erie Station Rd. (across from W. Hen. Post O ce) • 334-4795 www.saintmarkslutheran.org

Family Friendly, Traditional, Missouri Synod

Sun. Worship, (In Person) 10:00am

Pre-School every day ages 2-5 • 334-4130

METHODIST

Pavilion United Methodist Church

Come worship with us!

11115 East Park St., Pavilion • 585-584-3806

Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Karen Woodworth

All are welcome!

Batavia First United Methodist Church

To Make Disciples We Must Listen, Learn, Lead, and Love Our Way to God!

8221 Lewiston Rd., Batavia, NY • 343-4708 • Rev. Wayne Mort

Worship & Sunday School, 10am • Child care provided Sun. at 10am. https://www.facebook.com/BataviaFirstUnitedMethodist

Avon United Methodist Church

130 Genesee St., Avon • 226-8600 • www.avonnyumc.org

Rev. Keith Griswold

Worship: Sundays in church at 10am, Facebook Live 10:10am

Radio Ministry: 7:30am Sundays on 1040AM or 92.1FM

To join us for worship or anytime on our website.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Cornerstone Church

8020 Bank Street Road, Batavia 343-8020 www.cornerstonebatavia.org

Sunday Co ee & Fellowship 9:30am • Sunday Worship Service 10am

Wednesday Prayer & Worship 5:30pm

Wednesday Men’s & Women’s Bible Study at 6:30pm

Church of Christ

PO Box 230, 60 Spring St., Brockport, NY 14420 • Minister: Scott Kelley 585-637-2650 • brockportchurchofchrist.org

10:00am Bible Study, 11:00am Worship Service; Wed. 7:00pm Mid-week Bible Study - email us for Zoom link

Additional parking at 69 High Street.

ORTHODOX

Protection of the Mother of God Russian Orthodox Church

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

Archpriest Gregory Naumenko, Rector • A ROCOR Parish

Spend Orthodox Lent & Pascha With Us! Serving all English and Russian Speaking Orthodox Christians. Full schedule of services at www.pomog.org

List your place of Worship on our monthly Worship Pages. Call 226-8111 today.

PRESBYTERIAN

East Avon First Presbyterian Church (USA)

Located at the Corner of Rts. 15 and 5&20

Rev. Michelle Allen: 585-226-6460; pastor@eastavonchurch.com

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

Byron Presbyterian Church

6293 W. Main St. (Rt. 262), Byron

Sunday Worship begins at 9:45am

585-548-2800 • byronpresb@outlook.com

Kim Dewey, Clerk of Session. Laurence Tallman, Music Director

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

Batavia Seventh-Day Adventist Church

101 Richmond Ave, Batavia, NY 14020 • (585) 563-5331

Pastor, Edgar De León

Saturday Worship Service: 9:30am

Bible Study: 11am-12pm

NOW HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

* Rub hands with lemon slices to get rid of onion or fish smells. Afterward, you can put the lemon slices down your garbage disposal unit with a few ice cubes to get rid of smells there, too.

* Here’s a great way to get a longer life out of a bar of soap: Press the plastic top of a pop bottle into the side of a wet bar of soap. When you set the bar down in your soap dish, put it plastic side down. This way, the bar doesn’t sit in any residual water and turn into a goopy mush. The plastic top comes out easily if you need to remove it. -- Y.P. in Illinois

* Nylon stocking strips are great and work really well in the garden. If you have a pair that has a run, chop them up into pieces. You can use them to tie up staked plants, as they are strong but gentle enough to not cause any harm. -- E.S. in Wisconsin

* Reduce your energy costs of drying clothes by hanging heavy items (think towels, throw blankets, jeans, sweats) for a few hours to air dry before popping them in the dryer. You can cut the drying time by as much as two-thirds, and still get that tumble-dried softness.

-- M.N. in Missouri

* Keep a kitchen timer near your phone so you can limit the length of long-distance calls. They can add up quickly if you don’t watch it!

* Renew your paintbrushes with this trick: Heat vinegar to boiling. Pour into a tall, narrow container that won’t melt. Add hardened brushes, bristle side down. Stick a pencil through the hole in the paintbrush handle and balance it across the top of the container. It keeps the bristles from bending in the bottom of the container. Let brushes soak until vinegar is cooled. Use a wire brush to clean.

PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

Adopting an Older Cat Can Bring Unexpected Issues

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We recently adopted a 12-year-old orange tomcat. Abel is neutered and well behaved, but he has some health issues that we didn’t bargain for. He’s overweight (we’re working on it) and recently needed a tooth pulled. He gets ear and eye infections frequently. I’m not about to give him up, but I wanted others to know that a senior cat o en has more medical needs than younger cats.

e tradeo is that he’s a sweet, gentle cat, well adapted to humans, and seems less inclined to escape from the house than a younger cat might. -- Kelly B., Salt Lake City

DEAR KELLY: ank you for sharing your experience! Abel sounds like a wonderful cat.

Senior cats, age 11 to 14, do need extra monitoring. ey o en have health issues speci c to older cats, and can be more susceptible to infections, bad teeth, etc. Pretty much all the same issues humans face as we grow old!

As you’ve noted, Abel’s diet is really important. Not just to lose weight and keep it o , but to make sure he’s getting the right nutrition for a senior cat. A cat food formulated for older cats is helpful, but owners should work with the veterinarian to determine the amount and type of food to give their cat each day. Lots of protein is a must, as this article by VCA points out: vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/ feeding-mature-senior-and-geriatric-cats

Dehydration is another factor for older cats. Empty and re ll your cat’s water bowl each morning and monitor how much the amount decreases throughout the day to determine how much he drinks.

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Finally, monitor your cat’s litter box habits. Write them down and take them to the next vet checkup to make sure there are no hidden health problems cropping up.

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

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Complex Jargon Prevents Patient From Understanding Diagnosis

DEAR DR. ROACH: After many bouts of pain in my left leg, I was referred for an MRI. They diagnosed me with left lumbar radiculitis, spondylolisthesis and lumbar spondylosis. There are many people in my independent living facility who have gotten similar diagnoses. As an RN with a master’s in nursing education, I have a question: When the diagnoses are made, do doctors not explain the problem in layman’s terms? I only found out what my list of diagnoses were from a physical therapist, to whom I was referred. -- N.F.P.

ANSWER: Doctors certainly should explain their diagnoses in language appropriate for their patients. We can forget that the language we use is sometimes incomprehensible, but that’s not an excuse. A patient should always feel comfortable in saying they don’t understand a diagnosis, or any other word or phrase their doctor uses, and ask for more explanation. Many of the most effective communicators I have seen not only ask the patient whether they understood, but have made sure their patient can explain it back to them. In your case, these specific diagnoses are generally not well-known by nonexperts, and I am disappointed that they did not give you an explanation. Lumbar radiculitis is essentially sciatica -- it’s an inflammation of the large bundle of nerve roots, which usually causes pain down the leg into particular locations, based on which nerves are being affected. It is not a specific diagnosis, as it doesn’t say what is causing the damage to the nerves. Spondylolisthesis is a condition where one vertebra overlaps another one below it (front to back, not side to side). Very mild spondylolisthesis will not cause any symptoms, but more severe cases can cause damage to the nerve roots. Spondylosis of the lumbar vertebrae is a nonspecific term signifying degeneration of the spine, usually due to osteoarthritis and often including degeneration of the disks in between the vertebrae. So, these diagnoses together suggest that you have osteoarthritis of the spine, along with a displacement of one vertebra over another, causing damage to the nerve roots of the spine. These conditions would be likely to cause the back and leg pain you have on your left side.

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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.

© 2023 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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STATISTICS ABOUT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Most people receive MS diagnoses between the ages of 20 and 50.

VENEERS VERSUS CROWNS

The most significant difference between veneers and crowns is that veneers are used for cosmetic improvement while crowns are used for structural improvement. Veneers cover the front of the tooth, while crowns cover the entire tooth. Veneers are often used to improve the look of stained teeth or to fix teeth that are chipped, worn down, or have gaps between them. Crowns are used to restore a tooth’s shape, size, strength, and appearance, or to protect a weak tooth from breaking. Crowns may be used to support teeth with severe tooth decay or to hold a cracked or broken tooth together. They are also used to cover implants and can improve a tooth’s appearance in shape or color.

Enhance your appearance so you can smile with confidence - call us, BATAVIA FAMILY DENTAL, to explore the many ways today’s cosmetic dentistry procedures can improve your teeth as well as change your life. It starts with a simple phone call to 585.343.4246 to arrange an appointment for veneers, crowns, or other state-of-the-art dental procedures, performed by a dedicated professional dental team, that make 6 Batavia City Centre the ideal place to achieve a captivating smile.

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SOY FOODS PACK A POWERFUL PUNCH

The Cleveland Clinic notes that soy foods provide a host of nutritional benefits. Plant protein, including soy, can provide cardiovascular benefits, including helping with people with high blood pressure lower their blood pressure to healthier levels. While many people rely on animal-based proteins to get their daily recommended intake of protein, soy foods are naturally free of cholesterol and low in saturated fats. That makes soy foods more heart-healthy sources of protein than animal products. The Cleveland Clinic says substituting soy foods for animal-based proteins a few times per week can reduce a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease. Soy foods also can be a great source of dietary fiber, though the U.S. Soybean Export Council advises consumers that not all soy products are the same. The USSEC notes that foods like soy milk and tofu contain very little fiber. People who want to utilize soy beans as a source of dietary fiber should look to foods that utilize the whole bean, such tempeh, soy flour and textured soyprotein.TheUSSECalsonotes there’s some confusion in regard to the connection between soy foods and iron, though the group admits research is ongoing. While a 1/2 cup serving of cooked soybeans contains four milligrams ofiron,thephytateandsoyprotein present in soy foods reduce iron absorption, meaning that the body won’t really benefit from the iron. However,theUSSECrecommends consumers purchase fermented soy foods, including tempeh and miso, because the body might absorbmoreironfromthesefoods than it will when consuming other types soy foods.

Serving Our Community

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT NERVE INJURIES

What are the symptoms of peripheral nerve injuries? The Mayo Clinic notes that symptoms of peripheral nerve injuries, including pain, range from mild to severe. Severe symptoms can seriously limit individuals’ ability to perform and engage in daily activities. Symptoms differ depending on which nerve fibers are affected. Motor nerves regulate all the muscles under conscious control, helping people to walk, speak and hold objects. Sensory nerves relay information about touch, temperature and pain, while autonomic nerves regulate activities that are not consciously controlled, such as breathing, heart function and digestion. Since these functions are so different, it’s no surprise that injuries to each type of nerve produce different symptoms.

Sue DeBruyne, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology

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A Brief Glimpse into the Mind and Inspiration that is Churchville Poet, Jerri Lynn Sparks

BY SUZIE WELLS

Irst met Jerri een years ago when I included one of her treasured stories in a collection I published. I love Jerri’s raw, honest writing style as well as her treatment of all things human. It inspires me to continue to see the beauty and the value in the little things around us. So of course, as National Poetry Month approached, I knew I needed to feature her poetic insight. Let’s get a glimpse into the mind of Jerri Lynn Sparks:

When did you start writing poetry?

Age 7, 2nd grade, written in response to my parents arguing. I was in bed, grabbed paper and pencil, and was lled with passion as I wrote under the covers by ashlight. I then marched to the living room and thrust the poem between them. It ended their argument and started my poetry journey.

What is a favorite teacher/mentor/moment in your poetic journey?

Mrs. Propst, my 2nd grade teacher, allowed me to stretch out on the oor in class and write my poems on door-sized paper. I sketched an accompanying image, and she posted it as a door cover. I guess that was my rst art and poetry exhibit.

Where do you ‘ nd’ inspiration?

Birds, frost, the ocean, lakes, rivers and creeks; the sexy jawline of a stranger across the crowd at a concert; a ower newly opening its petals in spring; a bee crawling into a tulip. It’s easier to ask what doesn’t inspire me (taxes and tra c). A lot of times, I write from a broken heart, or when feeling frustration, anger, or social unrest. I nd when I’m happy, I’m too busy being happy to write very much. I sometimes write when inspired by beauty in nature or when newly in love or lust, detangling the di erence between the two feelings.

How would you describe your writing habits?

Sporadic, stolen moments, o en jotted down on napkins stu ed in the console. I drive on long road trips and am inspired during hours of music and thoughts, so a poem or phrase will pop into my mind and I pull over and write it down. So if you see me on the side of the road in my car, I’m not stranded, just landed...on a line. I save all versions to play with; V1, V2, VOMGwillSHEeverFINISHthisPOEM.

What are your favorite topics or themes to write about?

Unrealized things I’d hoped for: love and loss, renewal, redemption, forgiveness, resolve, rebirth, transformation, sex and love, a bit of anger that leads to change or justice, coming out stronger and better, ALL the passionate feelings.

What are your favorite/greatest accomplishments as a writer/ poet/human being?

My Ten Good ings About e Rain poetry collection and my domestic violence survival memoir, Surviving Madmen. I love sharing poetry and having others share with me. At UCLA once at a party in the hills of Mulholland overlooking the city, about a dozen of us students had an outdoor dinner party. e 405 looked like a shimmering gold and diamond river. When it came my turn to wish our friend happy birthday, I recited Robert Frost’s “Nothing Gold Can Stay.” Not a dry eye at the table, and I still remember over 20 years later.

What role does creative writing and/or poetry play in everyday life?

It gives my life deeper feeling, more poignancy. e other night, my two oldest sons were home for dinner and a er dinner we sat by the re talking. I asked them if they remembered when they were little that I’d o en make up bedtime stories. ey both said they did and smiled. I asked if they wanted me to do that again and they said yes. So, I made up a story about birds and a struggle. ey loved it. at is the magic of storytelling. What advice would you give an aspiring writer?

ONLY write your truth. Don’t try to write to please others. Be bold and brave. To hell with appeasement.

e Bird Cage

By Jerri Lynn Sparks

e bird cage is empty as it sits perched on the edge of my life and possibility guarding my sparse house and my sparse life but it holds so much

Hope in its slim white ribs so spare but so strong a whole world can t inside

I gaze at the expanse between the narrow bars and wonder as the wind blows freely in and out of its con nes designed for restraint but destined to hold only freedom as long as it is mine…

It’s the same way with my heart and with any love I’ve ever given free owing with spaces between the structure of what holds us together

Inside my chest my heart beats up against my slim white rib cage holding so much so spare but so strong a whole world can t inside

Find Sparks’ writings at www.blueridgegirl.com.

MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel

* On April 18, 1989, thousands of Chinese students continue to take to the streets in Beijing to protest government policies and issue a call for greater democracy, resulting in the Tiananmen Square Massacre and thousands of protestors dead. Fear that a severe U.S. reaction to the massacre might result in a diplomatic rupture limited the official U.S. response.

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April 22, 2023 marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, the “modern environmental movement” to celebrate eco-consciousness across more than 190 countries around the world according to earthday.org. Earth Day is the most widely observed nonreligious holiday in history, with group and individual events across Western NY. How will you help the earth this year?

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HollwedelMemorialLibrary: STORYTIME: Tuesdaysat11am. JoinMissJosselynforstories,singing,dancing,projects,takeand makes!Youcanattendinpersonor watchonFacebookLive!Youcan alsowatchlateronFB.

BOOKCLUB:NEWTIME!!SPECIAL EVENT!Wed.,April19at6pm. JoinourZoomwiththeauthorof TheHunter.JenniferHerrerawillbe joiningusinalivechatabouther book!!

FREEYOGACLASSESATTHELIBRARY:Adults-April26@6pm.No equipmentorexperienceneeded.

FAMILYCRAFTNIGHT:Mon.,April 17,5:30-6:30pm.Opentoallages. Funforall!

POKEMONCLUB:Fridays4-5:30 pm.Tradecards,playthegame, battle.Grown-ups,gorunerrands whileyourchildhasfun!

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 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)

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 Free Library 28 Main Street, Scottsville (585) 889-2023

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

KNITTER’SNOOK;Mondaysat 3:30.Joinourfriendlyneedleworkers! BoardofTrusteesmeetingsarethe secondWednesdayofthemonthat 6pmatthelibrary.

CaledoniaLibrary:

APRIL 23-29,2023ISNATIONAL LIBRARYWEEK.ThemonthofApril isatimetocelebrateournation’s libraries,libraryworkers’contributions,andpromotelibraryuse.Stop inforspecialactivitiesanddisplays duringthemonthofApril!

TEAISSERVEDEachMondayin Aprilfrom2-3p.m.Pleasejoinus!

NEWCLASSOFFERINGSIntroductiontoCrochet.TuesdayApril18th 2-4p.m. CallGeorgiaat585-768-6368. GreetingCardCrafting.Thursday April20th7-9p.m./FridayApril 28th2-4p.m. CallAmyat585-317-1585.Both classofferingslimitedtosixpeople.

SENIORBOOKCLUBCurrentselectionis“TheMusicofBees.”Next meetingisTuesdayApril25that 2:15p.m.

LOOSELYKNITKnittinggroup meetsonThursdaysat2:00p.m. Allarewelcometojoinustolearn andshare.

CHILDREN’SSTORYTIMEEach Tuesdayat9:45a.m.Listenas retiredteacherMrs.Ebersolereads aloud.

AVON

31stAvonCentralSchool

Alumni Banquet- Pleasesavethe dateforthe31stAvonCentral SchoolAlumniBanquet:Friday,August11,hostedbytheClassof 1973.Thisbanquetisforall graduatesofAvonCentralandwe wouldliketoextendthisinvitation toclassmatesthatattendedSt.AgnesSchool(Avon).Moreinformationtofollow.Ifyouareaclass representative,youwillbereceiving informationsoon.Reconnectwith yourclassmates.Ifyouhaveany questions,pleasefeelfreetoreach outtoslane@rochester.rr.com.

TheSmallChristianGroup- A new programisstartingatSaint AgnesChurchwhichiscalledThe SmallChristianGroup.Wemeeton the1stand3rdWednesdayofeach monthinbackofthechurchat 7:30pm.Welookforwardtoseeing morepeopleatourmeetings. Questions,callDebat 585-226-2001andTonyat 585-538-9508.

BATAVIA

ChickenBarbecuewithCountry Music - AscensionParishAltarand RosarySocietyissponsoringa ChickenBarbecuewithCountry MusicfeaturingRusticRamblers. Saturday,May20,2023from5:00 to8:30p.m.Dinein$20.00,Takeouts$15.00,Musiconly$10.00 (musicstartingat5:30).Cashbar, beerandwine,pizzawillbealso availableforpurchase.Ascension ParishSolumbaHall,19SumnerSt., Batavia.Pre-saleticketsavailable April15thatthechurchhall 585-343-1796.

HLOMGuestSpeakerSeries: Rick Falkowski,“Historic& InfluentialPeopleofBuffalo&WNY Early1800s”-JoinusattheHollandLandOfficeMuseumon Wednesday,April19that7pm.We welcomelocalauthorandpresenterRickFalkowskiasheshares thehistoriesofthosewhomade ourareawhatitisfromitsbeginningsintheearly1800s.Thesubjectsincludesuchsignificantpersonsandeventsas:RedJacket, JosephEllicott,theWarof1812, ErieCanal,amongmanymore. CopiesofFalkowski’sbookswillbe available.Admission$5or$3for museummembers.Contact: 585-343-4727or hollandlandoffice@gmail.comif youplantoattend.

HLOMJavawithJoeE.:Larry Barnes, “The Bataviasofthe UnitedStates” - Joinusatthe HollandLandOfficeMuseumon Thursday,April27that9am.This month’spresenterisLarryBarnes, theCityofBataviaHistorian.Larry willbesharinghistravelsacrossthe UnitedStatesoverthepastdecade totheotherlocationsnamedBatavia,allnineintotal,theothersin: Ohio,Michigan,Illinois,Iowa, Wisconsin,Arkansas,Montana, California.Hesharestheoriginsof theirnames,andcomparestheir featurestoourowncommunity. Admissionfree.Coffeeanddonuts provided.Contact585-343-4727 orhollandlandoffice@gmail.comif youplantoattend.

ChickenBBQ-Fundraiserforthe Polish Falcons: ThePolishFalcons Nest493ishavingaChickenBBQ FundraiseronSUNDAY,APRIL 23RDfrom12NOON-2PM:$14. HeldatthePolishFalconsNest493, 123S.SwanStreet,Batavia.PreordersonlybySunday,April16th. Call343-4088or343-0225.

HLOMConcertSeries:Steven Kruppner - JoinusattheHolland LandOfficeMuseumonThursday, April20that7pmaswewelcome backlocalguitaristandmusician StevenKruppnerforanotherconcertatthemuseum.Theconcert willbeanhourandahalffrom 7-8:30pmfeaturingawidearrayof tunes,focusingonthesingersongwriterasastoryteller.Admissionis$5or$4formuseummembers.Ifyouwouldliketoattend, pleasecontactthemuseumat 585-343-4727or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.

GeneseeCounty4-HYouthRabbit &CavyShow: Joinusforthe GeneseeCounty4-HFur&Feather ClubYouthRabbitandCavyShow onSaturday,April29thatthe GeneseeCountyFairgrounds(5056 EastMainStreetRoad,Batavia) from8am-2pm.Opentoyouthage 18andunder.Formoreinfo,call the4-HOfficeat585-343-3040. https://genesee.cce.cornell.edu/ events/2021/05/15/4-h-doublerabbit-cavy-youth-show

BERGEN

SpringChickenBBQ! The Bergen UnitedMethodistChurch,located at27S.LakeAvenue(Rt.19)inthe TownofBergen,willholditsannualSpringChickenBarbecueon Saturday,May6th,4:30-6PM. Menuincludes 1⁄2 BBQChicken, MacaroniSalad,Beans, Applesauce,&aCookie.Ticketsare $14each.Thisisadrive-thruonly event.Paywhenyoupickupyour dinner(s).Reservationsarestrongly recommendedaswesellout quickly.Formoreinformationorto leaveareservation,pleasecallthe churchofficeat585-494-1312.

BROCKPORT

NewtoYouSaleFundraiser- To benefit theCommunityHygiene Bank.Friday,April28,9am-4pm& Saturday,April29,9am-Noon.$5 BagSaleSaturday.RaffleBaskets, Food:hotdogs,popcorn&water. Amazingclothingprices50¢-$5 Baby,childrenthroughAdults. Furniture,householditems,toys, games,books,DVDs,CDs,medical equipment.HeldatJubilee ChristianChurch:3565LakeRdN, Brockport,NY14420.

CALEDONIA

CaledoniaLibraryAssociationis having aChickenBBQ! April23, 2023,noon-1:30pickuponlyat thefrontofthelibrary.Fundsto supporttheBuildingProjectnowin process.Chicken,saltpotatoes, corn,rolls,butterandcookies.$15. Advancesaletickets.Callanyboard memberforticketsorGailat 313-7975.Wewillalsobeselling ticketsatMarketplaceonthe weekend.Thankyouforyoursupport.

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

the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring.

SpringIntoFunBrunchQuarter Paddle Auction:April23,11-2pm, CaledoniaFireDepartmentJW JonesHall,366LeicesterRd., Caledonia.$8getsnumberedpaddleforbiddingandadmission. ItemsauctionedincludeScensty, SignatureHomestyles,MaryKay, andEpicure.Auctionbidsfrom1 quarterto4dependingonthe valueoftheitems.Bringquarters, bringfriends,andgetreadytohave fun!DoorPrizesentriesfor:RSVPingto356-0196oron facebook.-Commentingonanyof thepostsinthisevent.-Wearing PurpleoraSpringHattotheauction.-1entryforevery$10spent withavendorthere.-Bringing friends.-Bringingasnacktopass.

Cal-MumCitizenoftheYear, Tom andDianeCorcoran. Receptionwillbeheld,May7,2023,at JonesHall,LeicesterSt.Cocktail Hourat4pm(cashbar).Dinnerand Programat5pm.SponsoredbyCalMumLionsClub.$30.00/person. RSVPJoeWildbyApril27atCell 585-286-7717,Home 585-538-4618orlynjo@ frontiernet.net

CasinoTrip: The AmericanLegion Post255inCaledoniawillberunningabustriptoSenecaNiagara onMAY17,2023.Thecostis $40.00andyoureceive$25.00in freeplay.Thetripisopentothe public.Forreservationandinfo. pleasecallJackat845-826-2467or emailatgargewest@hotmail.com. PaymentismadetoMatthew ClearyPost255andmustbereceivedbyApril15,2023.

GENESEO

History&PhotographicTourof Craig Colony: CraigColonyfor Epilepticswasaresidentialfacility forepilepticsinSonyea,NYfrom 1896-1967.PhotographerChar Szabo-Perricelli&DavidMackHardiman,formerDirectorofthe MuseumofdisABILITYHistoryrecentlyreleasedtheirnewbook ColonyChronicles,packedwith photographsandinformation aboutthefacility.“ThecryptichistoryoftheCraigColonyhasbeen broughttolifethroughrichhistory andeclecticphotographs.Packed withpersonalmemoirsandriveting research,thisisanabsorbingand rareaccountoflifeinsidean AmericanInstitution.”HeldApril 23,1:30-2:30pm,Livingston CountyMuseum,30CenterSt., Geneseo.https://www. livingstoncountyhistoricalsociety. com/

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* Overdo it on the garlic or onions and need to freshen your breath? Try roasted coffee beans instead of gum or mints. Israeli scientists have found that coffee can inhibit the bacteria that leads to bad breath, but if you prefer drinking it to chewing, you’ll do best to take it black.

Veteran&FamilyDay- VOCWNY and LivingstonCountyOutdoorRX invitesVeteransandtheirFamilies toourfirstannualVeteransFamily DayChickenBBQ,rainorshine,at theNationalWarplaneMuseumin Geneseo.Music,bouncehouses, cornhole,food,andfun!Preregistrationrequiredby31May 2023.Seatinglimited,feelfreeto bringachair,lawngames,anda smallpop-upcanopyforshade. Gatesopen1pmforsign-inof pre-registeredparticipantstoget theirmealtickets.Welookforward toseeingourLivingstonCounty Veteransandfamilies.RSVP’scan besubmittedbyvisitingourwebsiteandclickingontheeventlink orbycallingortexting 585-200-9742oremailing rwolter@vocwny.org

BazaarSpringCleaning

Clearance Sale- SponsoredbyThe GeneseoUnitedWomeninFaith’s Bazaargroup.Saturday,April15th, GeneseoUnitedMethodistChurch, 9am-2pm.Featuringhigh-quality, unique,hand-madecraftsincluding placematsandpotholders,baby quiltsandlaprobes,wallhangings, homedecor,andmore.Everything ondisplaythedayofthesale, exceptfabric,willbeofferedat 20%offthemarkedprices!Fabric soldfor$1.00/pound.That’s approximatelytwoyardsoffabric for$1.00!Cash,checks,debitand creditcardsaccepted.Locatedat 4520GeneseeStreet.Onelevel andisfullyhandicapaccessible, withplentyofoff-streetparking. Information,(585)243-3160.

“RaisetheRoof”Concert will be heldFriday,April21stat7:00PM atSt.Michael’sEpiscopalChurch, 23MainSt.Geneseo.Thisisthe secondinaseriesthatisamusical partnershipwithacapellagroups fromSUNYGeneseo,featuring “TheSouthsideBoys”and“Hips’n Harmony”.St.Michael’stalentwill be“FamilyFeudinthePew”bythe DeBells.Ticketsavailableatthe door.Admission$10and$5for SUNYstudents.Theconcertseries isafundraiserforanewslateroof forourhistoricchurch.Areception willfollowtheperformance.Please joinusforanenjoyableeveningof music.

KENDALL

AnnualBuffaloRoastDinnerKendall UnitedMethodistChurch, 1814KendallRoadonSaturday, April22ndfrom4pm-6pm.$18. DriveThru/Takeout.ByReservation: 585-281-1514.

LEROY

LeRoyHistoricalSociety presents “I LoveYouToDeath”amystery dinnertheateronSaturday,April 29atOurLadyofMercyparish communitycenter,LakeSt.from 5:30-6:30pm.Cashbarandbasket rafflesfollowedbydinner.$50per person.Reservations,call 768-7433.

SpringPlantFundraiser- Order from 23varietiesand3plantcollectionstoaddcolorandattractpollinatorstoyourgardenfromsummerthoughfall.OrderbyApril 24th;orderswillshipdirectlytoyou foraflatfeeof$10perorderin earlytomid-May.Halfofyour purchasesupportstheLeRoyGardenClub’sprojectsandscholarship fund.Visitwww. threeriversfundraising.organdenterourClubCode6D29CE.

“MusicatSt.Mark’s,” a free monthlyconcertseriesatSt.Mark’s EpiscopalChurch,1EastMainSt., LeRoypresentsthejazzduoof LauraDubinandAntonioGuerrero onThursday,April20at7:00pm. Thisacclaimedpianistandpercussionistwillbemakingtheirfourth appearanceatthetheRochester InternationalJazzFestivallaterthis year.Theprogramisfundedbya ReachGrantthroughGOART! Moreinformationatstmarksleroy. orgorbyemailingstmarksleroy@ gmail.com.

“CommunityforUnderstanding,” a bookdiscussion groupopentoall,willmeeton Wednesday,April26at7:00pmat St.Mark’sEpiscopalChurch,1East MainSt.,LeRoytodiscuss“Saving Us:AClimateScientist’sCasefor HopeandHealinginaDivided World”byKatharineHayhoe.All arewelcome;pleasereadthebook beforethemeeting.Youmayborrowabookfromthechurchoffice. Infoatstmarksleroy.orgoremail stmarksleroy@gmail.com.

OAKFIELD

CoffeeHour-Wednesdays1011am. Bring afriendorcomemake afriend.JoinuseveryWednesday from10-11amattheTheGOOSE CommunityCenter,33SouthMain St.,Oakfield.http://www. warriorhouseofwny.com

ChairYoga- Come joinus Thursdaysat10amforChairYoga. Theseclassesaremeanttohelp withbalanceandstrengthandare FREEthankstoanawardfrom Univera.JoinusatTheGOOSE CommunityCenter,33SouthMain St.,Oakfield.http://www. warriorhouseofwny.com

OakfieldHistoricalSocietyResearch Centerreopens -Seeour updateddisplaysincludingtheallnewHaxtonCanneryandDairy exhibit.PeruseeachroomdedicatedtoadifferentfacetofOakfieldhistory;theUSGypsumCompany,NativeInhabitants,andthe WarRoom.PleasejoinusSaturday, April15thfrom12PM-2PM.

TheOakfieldFarmersMarket is located at33SouthMainSt.in OakfieldinthebackofTheGoose building.OpeneverySaturdayfrom 9-1pm.Wearealsolookingfor additionalvendorsforthesummer season.

Baby&MeProgram: The classes willincludefunactivities,reading, gamesandpresentationsbylocal healthserviceproviders.Classesare FREEandareopentoanycaregiver andchildfrombirthto4yearsold. Noregistrationrequired.Classes willbeheldweeklyfromMarch 10th-May12thfrom10am-11am atTheGOOSECommunityCenter, 33SouthMainSt.,Oakfield.http:// www.warriorhouseofwny.com

OakfieldHistoricalSocietyResearch CenterReopening- Do youhaveanyNativeAmericanartifactsthatyouarecuriousabout. Bringthemwithyoutoouropen house,wewillhavesomeexperts heretohelptellyouaboutthem. JoinusApril15,12-2pmatthe OakfieldHistoricalSocietyResearch Center,7MapleAve.,Oakfield.

PAVILION

TheGeneseeValleyCivilWar Roundtable - Ourfirstmeetingof theGeneseeValleyCivilWar Roundtableof2023willbeonApril 19at7pmatthePavilionUnited MethodistChurchatthecornerof route19&63inPavilion.Besureto markyourcalendar.Ourguest speakerisDerekMaxfield,professorofhistoryatGCCwillbetalking abouthisnewbook, ManofFire, thestoryofWilliamTecumseh Sherman.Copieswillbeavailable tobesigned.Youwon’twantto missthisone.

55+SeniorLuncheon- Join uson Thursday,April27at11:30amat thePavilionFireHall.Pleasebring yourplate,utensils,drink,anddish topass.Nodesserts.Everyseniorin thesurroundingareasarewelcome.

ROCHESTER

TheRochesterTheaterOrgan Society proudly presents“Movie MusicalMagic”Sunday,April23rd, 2:30PM,RBTL’sAuditoriumTheatre.DirectfromLondon,England ...SimonGledhillwilltakeusback tomemorablemomentsinfilm fromthe1930’sthroughthe 1990’sfromtheconsoleofthe RTOS-GriersonWurlitzer4/23theatreorgan!AdmissionforNONmembersis$15perperson.Children12andunderwithadult,and studentswithschoolIDarealways FREE.Thedoorsopenat1:30PM. SeatingisGeneralAdmission,not Reserved.VisittheRTOSwebsite rtosonline.orgorstopbytheMembershipTableinthelobbyformore informationincludingspecialrates forout-of-townmembersandstudents.

AndSpringaroseonthegardenfair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere;

And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast rose from the dreams of its wintry rest.

~ Percy Bysshe Shelley, “The Sensitive Plant”

TheGatesHistoricalSociety’s Aprilprogram willbeheldon Monday,April17at7:00pmatthe GatesTownHallAnnex.Ethan Fogg,acollectorofkeysandlocks, willtellabouthowattheageof7, hebecameinterestedinkeys.His presentcollectionincludesover 26,000antiquelocks,keysandvintagehardware.Donationsofkeys andlocksarewelcomeatthis meeting.Thisfacilityis handicappedaccessibleandthe programisfree.

TheGreecePerformingArts Society(GPAS) presents“The WonderfulWorldofthe90s”on Sunday,April16,2023,at3PMat St.CharlesBorromeoChurch,3003 DeweyAvenueinRochester.This familypopsconcertwillfeature popularfavoritesfromthe90sand songsfrombelovedanimatedmusicalsperformedbytheGreeceChoralSocietydirectedbyDr.Rollo Fisher,theGreeceCommunityOrchestradirectedbyJonathanAllentoff,theGreeceConcertBanddirectedbyBJComer,andvocalartist MaryWojciechowski.A$10suggesteddonationwillbegratefully acceptedatthedoor,andchildren arefree.Foradditionalinformation, pleasevisitwww. greeceperformingarts.org.

SCOTTSVILLE

RestorationoftheGeorgeEastmanHouse(1988-2009): The WheatlandHistoricalAssociation invitesyoutohearKathyConnor, curatoroftheGeorgeEastman House,speakaboutthisfascinating project.KathyConnorhasbeenat theGeorgeEastmanHousefor40 yearsandisresponsibleforthecare andmaintenanceofGeorge Eastman’sColonialRevivalstyle mansionandallaspectsofcollectioncareandinterpretationforthe GeorgeEastmanLegacycollection. Thismassiveanddiversecollection includesover200,000artifacts rangingfrommanuscripts,books, photographsandnegatives,motion picturefilms,andthreedimensional items.HeldApril20,6:30pm7:50pmattheScottsvilleFreeLibrary,28MainSt.,Scottsville.

April is a promise that May is boundtokeep. ~ Hal Borland

SPENCERPORT

AuroraHouseCasinoNight: A funeveningofgaming,raffles, prizes,horsd’oeuvres!Friday,April 21st,2023attheItalianAmerican CommunityCenter,150Frank DiminoWay,Rochester.Doors openat6:30pm.Gamingbeginsat 7:30pm.https://aurorahousewmc. com/casino-night/

OgdenPresbyterianChurch RummageSale- 2400South UnionStreetSpencerport.Thursday April20th,5:00pmto8:00pm. FridayApril21st10:00amto4:00 pm.SaturdayApril22nd9:00am tonoon“BagSale”.Comeshopfor householdandkitchenitems, books,jewelry,toysandmuch more.

STAFFORD

GeneseeCancerAssistance-Joe Gerace’sAnnualSpaghettiDinner -DineinorTakeOut!New Location!StaffordFireHall,Rt.5, Stafford.Thursday,April27th, 4PM-7PM.HeldinmemoryofJoe Gerace,whowasavaluedand dedicatedvolunteertotheorganizationformanyyears.Pre-Sale Ticketsavailablefromanyboard member,throughtheoffice (585)345-0417,oronlinewww. geneseecancerassistance.org.$14 perdinner.Menu:Spaghettiand meatballs,salad,bread,anddessert.Water,sodaandcoffeeis includedfordineincustomers.A beerandwinecashbaravailable, providedbyLeroyCountryClub. Variousdrawingsandraffles-Ticketsavailableforpurchase.Pre-sale dinnerticketsnotrequired.

TheStaffordGardenClub will meetonWednesday,April19, 2023attheStaffordTownHall, 8903MorganvilleRoad(Rt.237)at 7:00PM.ThespeakerwillbeMasterGardenerCatherineJohnston whowilltalkaboutHerbsinyour DietProgramanddemonstrate herbbutters.Allarewelcome.Refreshmentswillbeserved.

Pumpkin Growers Meeting!

April 29, 2023 • 1pm • Lima Town Hall Register to take part in the Great Pumpkin Weigh-O :

All are welcome to participate. Multiple categories & prizes. Participants must register to compete. Pumpkin & sun ower seeds provided. Register & pick up seeds at the kick o meeting. Can’t make it or have questions?

Contact: Steve Werner 585-943-1206

Sponsored by Rupp Seeds and Werner Farms.

WHEATLAND

WheatlandSeniorCitizensClub hasabustriponMondayMay15 toVentosaVineyardonSeneca Lake.ArriveattheVineyardand enjoyawinetastingandbuffet luncheon.ThenontoSenecaFalls totourtheWomen’sRightsHistoric ParkandElizabethCadyStanton Home.Thenaselfguidedvisitto theNationalWomen’sHallof Fame.NextontoSauders,aMennoniteCountryStoreandcafe. PriceforWheatlandSeniorresidents$99.Allothers$139.ContactBusAmericaGroupToursat 585-697-3590.Buscompaniesare requiringtravelerstosignupabout 30daysaheadoftripsinorderto obtainabus.Makeyourreservationssoon.

WheatlandSeniorCitizensClub hasabustriponTuesdayMay2to LivelyRunFarmtovisittheGoat Dairyandsampletheircheeses. ThenontoWatkinsGlennfora lakesideluncheonatSenecaHarbor Station.Choiceof3entrees.Then transfertotheSenecaLegacyfor anhourcruiseonSenecaLake. Afterwardsspendsomefreetimein WatkinsGlenn.PriceforallSeniors whoresideinWheatlandis$119 perperson.Allothers$159.For moreinfoortosignupforthistrip pleasecontactBusAmericaat 585-697-3590.

WheatlandSeniorCitizensClub hasabustriponWednesday,April 19th.JackandAprilattheCabaret. TheyareamusicalpairfromW. NewYork.Togethertheyweavea journeythroughmusicofmany genres.StartoutattheBlackNorth InninKentalongLakeOntariofora buffetlunch.ThenontotheCabaretatStudioB.InAlbiontoenjoy theshow.Onthereturntripwe stopatOliver’sCandiesinBatavia forshoppingtheirdeliciouscandies!PriceforallSeniorresidentsof Wheatland$99.Allothers,$139. Don’thavetobeaclubmemberto travel.

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SENIOR NEWS

By Matilda Charles

Living Long Lives in the Blue

Zones

In several parts of the world there are large populations that regularly live into their 90s and even pass 100 years. ey’re called Blue Zones, those parts of the world where seniors live longer, healthier lives. It started as a National Geographic project to look for the secrets to longevity. ey were able to identify ve locations: Loma Linda, California; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; and Okinawa, Japan.

Fascinated scientists began to study these over-100 people and concluded that they had nine commonalities. ey are:

• e Blue Zoners move and exercise naturally, working in gardens and going about their lives with frequent walks.

• ey have a purpose to each day.

• ey do what they must to avoid stress. Some pray, some have happy hour, some take naps, but they intentionally do something.

• ey follow Confucius’ rule to stop eating when they’re 80% full, and don’t eat late at night.

• ey belong to a faith-based community of some kind.

• ey put loved ones rst and o en live with or near family members.

• e people around them are engaged in similar healthy behaviors.

To read the study about the Blue Zones, go online to www.ncbi. nlm.nih.gov, select PubMed from the dropdown menu and put “Blue Zones” in the search box. Look for the authors Buettner D, Skemp S. e heading includes “Lessons from the World’s Longest Lived.”

ere is hope for all of us to extend our lives if we incorporate some of what those in the Blue Zones have to teach us.

(c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

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

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

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

Magic Maze

PORTS OF JAPAN

• April 17th

Estate of Donald Martin

Online Machinery, Tool, Antique and Toy Auction

2704 Pearl St Rd (Rte 33), West Batavia, NY.

Preview: April 17th from 9am until Noon.

•

April Online Consignment Auction Western New York

Selling: 2013 Outback 316RL travel trailer; JD 6200 w/ JD640 loader, MFWD; Case IH 595; IH 574; Farmall 656; Farmall H; Farmall 400; MF 135; Super M; Agri Power 5000; Case S series; JD 850 dozer; JD 770BH grader; JD 318 skidloader; JD 760A pan; Ford F250; Ford E350; Chevy Impala; Arctic Cat 400; NH FP240 chopper; Gehl CB965 chopper; NH 1411 discbine; Kuhn CF222T tedder; Pequea HR930 rake; NH 258 rakes & hitch; Case IH 8312 discbine; Anderson IFX660 wrapper; Bob Equipment & Lilliston bean combines; Bean pullers; JD 716A silage wagon; Kuhn 14' & 16' rototillers; Plows; Chisels; Transplanters; Planters; other tillage; Irrigation reels & pumps; Parlor; Bulk tank; gravity wagons; blowers; sprayers; weights; wheels; haylage; straw and much more!

The LeRoy Historical Society Presents A Mystery Dinner

I LOVE YOU TO DEATH

A SPEAKEASY MYSTERY

BY ROBERT J. LEBLANC

Saturday, April 29, 2023

At Our Lady of Mercy Rec. Center

44 Lake Street

It’s a wild night at the speakeasy and the password is mystery. A boxer, a gangster, a rival, a tortured vaudevillian, a woman on the prowl, and a pair of star-crossed lovers enter the Irish Lyon Social Club. Who will leave the speakeasy alive? e jazz plays, illegal liquor ows, and the bodies and suspects start piling up in this tale of crooked deals, jilted lovers, betrayal, and mayhem. Try to pin the suspect with the crime to nd out who did the deed in “I Love You to Death.” See the show. Play the game. Solve the mystery.

Reservations: Call 768-7433

Cash Bar & Appetizers: 5:30pm • Dinner 6:30pm $50 per person • Catered by the D&R Depot Roaring ‘20s wear welcomed and optional.

SILENT AND BASKET AUCTIONS

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is our 3 year old yellow Labrador. Maggie is very loyal, kind, loving and energetic. She enjoys her occasional “people food”, playing with her doggie siblings and taking long naps. We love our Maggie Mae!

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.

We are located at the corner of Rt. 63 and Boyd Rd., just 2 miles south of Pavilion, NY 7347 Boyd Rd. • Pavilion, NY 14525 585-584-9250

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JOIN US!

Sat., April 29 4:00PM

Alexander Middle-High School

Come one, come all! We cordially invite you to join us at our Spring Concert. Our ensemble will be performing many familiar musical selections, as well as some of the most contemporary wind ensemble pieces available. This performance is sure to be an extraordinary experience for music lovers of all ages. See you there!

Admission: $10 Adult • $8 Senior (55+) & Veteran $5 Student (with ID) • FREE-Children 5 yrs & under • $25 Family Deal- for immediate family and children as defined by mother and/or father and up to four children.

Featured Works:

Suite of Old American Dances – Robert Russell Bennett

Selections from Aladdin – Arr. John Moss

Cry of the Last Unicorn – Rossano Galante

The Best of Chicago – Arr. Paul Murtha

Chant and Jublio – W. Francis McBeth

The Golden Age of Broadway – Arr. John Moss

Manhattan Beach – John Philip Sousa

Conductor:

Philip J. Briatico– Conductor

geneseevalleywindensemble@gmail.com

www.geneseevalleywindensemble.org

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 4/25/2023 at 10:00AM. Unless listed below, the contents consist of household goods and furnishings. Edward Write unit #13; Cindy Mazzuco unit #27; Camri Harris unit #51; Dan Carter unit #7. is sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See manager for details.

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF WHEN TRAVELING ALONE

Limit late nights. An area that may be perfectly safe during the day could be an entirely different place after dark. Plan to travel around mostly during the day. Return to your accommodations and lock up securely in the evening.

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Celebrate April Birthdays!

1974

National Volunteer Week and Month is first held in the United States.

Administrative Professionals Week April 24th thru April 28th

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

APRIL 16–22

Most often unpaid, volunteers generously donate a part of their lives to do the work that nobody else likes to do — cleaning up after the event, fostering shelter dogs, chaperoning field trips, or helping the librarian; there are so many areas requiring volunteers. This month, we salute them for their unwavering services to businesses and communities and hold aloft their examples to inspire young and adults towards volunteerism.

COLOR ME!

FUN FACTS [ ]

It fills critical gaps in service

Millions of nonprofits

There are 1.8 million non-profit organizations in the United States alone.

Without volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to host events or held programs as easily as we do today. Since most of these events are extremely important for communities and businesses, volunteers fill a critical gap in service.

Delivery Person

We are accepting applications for driving routes in LeRoy, Byron and Scottsville

We are looking for responsible adults who have their own transportation to deliver our paper on a weekly basis. We have prided ourselves on 75 years of quality service. We are looking for top quality, dependable people to deliver our paper.

We will pay above average compensation for those people.

• Excellent pay plus mileage on all routes.

• Friday or Saturday AM delivery schedule.

• May require 3 or 4 hours per week necessary to complete the route.

• No collecting required.

Rochester, NY

HOW TO NEGOTIATE (AND GET) A SALARY INCREASE

Bring convincing materials. Have your “proof” in writing or in substantiated documents. You’ll needtobeasconfidentaspossible and having the right information on hand can help seal the deal. Double- or triple-check your info before the meeting.

Local Avon, NY Manufacturer accepting applications for Full-Time HR

Generalist

HR Generalist role to include:

• Payroll processing.

• Employee relations.

• Bene ts oversight & administration.

• Recruitment of employees, new employee orientation.

• Employee le maintenance, recordkeeping.

• All general HR functions.

Minimum bachelor’s degree.

Minimum 10 years’ experience in HR.

PTO per company handbook, Paid Recognized Holidays, Elective Bene ts include Medical, Dental, 401K, life insurance. EAP, long & short term disability.

Starting salary: $68,000 - $71,000 based on experience, certi cations, higher education. Plus bene ts.

Apply in person at 495 Rochester St., Avon, NY or email H-R@graymetal.com

1199 Emerson St. • Rochester, NY 14606

Micro Instrument Corp is now hiring skilled tradespeople!

Apply online at www.microinst.com/careers or stop in and complete an application with us!

Micro is seeking tool makers, machinists, controls technicians and machine builders. Professional individuals who have the drive and ambition to produce quality work while helping clients to achieve their goals.

Our approach has always been to build from within by establishing a solid foundation of dedicated individuals through comprehensive training, employee benefits, and internal opportunities.

We offer very competitive compensation packages with overtime, paid vacation, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, 401K and much more!

Local Avon, NY Manufacturer accepting applications

for Customer Service Position

• Requires good data entry skills

• Communicating with customers

• Filing

• Minimum associate’s degree preferred

• Minimum 5 years’ o ce experience

• Excel & Word document pro cient

Starting pay $16.50/hr, negotiable based on education & experience.

Hours: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm.

PTO per company handbook, Paid Recognized Holidays. Elective Bene ts include: 401K, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance. Eligible for $250 Sign-on Bonus at 90 days employment. EAP, Long and Short Term Disability.

Apply in person at 495 Rochester St., Avon, NY or email H-R@graymetal.com

NOW HIRING

CDL TRUCK DRIVERS/LABORERS

Position Location: LeRoy, New York

Position Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Class B or higher CDL

• Hazmat and Cargo Tank Endorsement highly preferred

• A current DOT medical card

• Pass a state background check

• Pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen

• Complete an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to be submitted to the ATF

• Sign-on Bonus

Why work for Hilltop Energy?

At Hilltop Energy, Inc., we’re proud to o er competitive hourly wages with overtime, a comprehensive bene t package including health, dental, vision, life, STD and more, paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401k plan with employer contribution. Advancement opportunities and a low turnover environment!

To Apply: Email resume to Human Resources at hr@hilltopenergy.com Or apply online at

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Hilltop-Energy/jobs

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experience with heavy diesel repairs. Wage $25-$35 per hour based on experience. No on-road repairs are required. Must have own tools, company willing to assist. CDL License a plus. NYS Inspector’s License a plus. Submit application at: https://turnerunderground. com/employment/

RUSH-HENRIETTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS HIRING SUBSTITUTE CLEANERS

to work the second shift. Various cleaning responsibilities involving heavy lifting, moving furniture, climbing ladders, and using cleaning machines and equipment. Cleaning experience preferred, ability to lift 30lbs. $15.00/hr plus shift differential.

Apply to Rush-Henrietta Schools at www.rhnet.org

NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED AUTO TECH

Timebuyer Auto Sales • Batavia, NY

• Diagnose & Repair used autos

• Min. 3-5 Years Exper. Preferred

• Positive Attitude; Excellent Work Ethic

• Valid NYS Driver’s License NYS Insp. License Is NOT Required

WE OFFER: Competitive hourly wage – NO FLAT RATE! Full-Time, M-F • NO WEEKENDS!

Bonuses, Medical/Dental/Vision Ins., 401k Plan, Paid sick/vac/holidays –Uniforms & tools provided.

EMAIL YOUR RESUME TODAY

mbuda@timebuyer.com

OR stop by 244-248 W. Main St.; Batavia, NY

CDL A TANKER POSITIONS

Home Daily

ARG Trucking Corp., a local bulk petroleum hauler, is in need of DRIVERS with CDL A Licenses and XT Endorsement.

Trucks are based at our CHILI TERMINAL.

FULL-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE with paid time off, medical and Rx coverage, vision care coverage, dental coverage, 401k retirement plans, profit sharing, company supplied uniforms.

Experienced and recent CDL school grads welcome!!

In house CDL A training program available as well.

CALL RECRUITING TODAY!!

800-334-1314 x1178

YORK CENTRAL SCHOOL • OPEN POSITIONS Information Technology Assistant TESOL Teacher

Occupational erapist Special Education Teachers

Long Term Music (Vocal) Teacher

Food Service Monitor

School Bus Driver

Continual Recruitment - Substitutes: Teachers (Certi ed and Uncerti ed)

Aides/TAs • RNs/LPNs • Cleaners

Food Service Helpers • School Bus Drivers

All interviews begin upon receipt of application

Additional information and application available: www.yorkcsd.org

QUALITIES TO LOOK FOR IN A POST-RETIREMENT JOB

Flexibility: Retirees may be looking to contribute to their communities or simply earn a little spending money, but they will likely still want the freedom to travel or spend time with their families whenever they choose. So flexibility is something to look for in a postretirement job. This is what makes consultant work so attractive to retirees. In-person hours may not be required of consultants, who can then offer their input while visiting their grandchildren or traveling the world.

JOBS FOR STUDENTS PROFICIENT IN MATH

Engineer:Mechanicalengineering, aerospace engineering and civil engineer go hand-in-hand with math. Engineers in various fields perform a host of tasks, including designing equipment and evaluating the adaptability of materials.

Dump Truck Driver

Paying the HIGHEST RATE in the area

• Experienced only

• All New Equipment Mat services. Must have clean CDL license & current medical card. Full-time, year-round work. Pay rate depends on experience.

Avon Area 303-2970

JOBS FOR STUDENTS

PROFICIENT IN MATH

Game designer: Mathematics is involved in game theory, and programmers regularly utilize trigonometry, physics and calculus. The same can be said for movie or television animators.

THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A NEW JOB

Commute: Bending over backwards simply to get to work and then get home from work can have an incredibly negative impact on your life. A study from the Office of National Statistics in the United Kingdom found that commuters, especially those who spend between 60 and 90 minutes commuting to work, have lower life satisfaction and lower levels of happiness compared to people who don’t commute. Before accepting a joboffer,estimateyourcommutetimetoandfromthenewofficeandtryto determine the impact of that commute on your quality of life.

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2. GEOGRAPHY: Which U.S. state shares the same name as one of the Great Lakes?

3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What are the ZIP codes assigned to the president and first lady?

4. LANGUAGE: What is cryptophasia?

5. MOVIES: What is the number on top of the bus in the movie “Speed”?

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6. LITERATURE: What is the setting for Dashiell Hammett’s novel “The Maltese Falcon”?

7. ANATOMY: Which two parts of the human body contain the most bones?

8. U.S. STATES: In which state would you find the Grand Teton National Park?

9. AD SLOGANS: Which popular product uses the slogan, “Is it in you?”?

10. FOOD & DRINK: What is the primary ingredient of baba ganoush?

10. Eggplant.

9. Gatorade.

8. Wyoming.

7. More than half the bones are in the hands and feet, 27 in each hand and 26 in each foot.

6. San Francisco.

5. 2525.

4. A language developed by twins that only the two children can understand.

3. 20500-0001 and 20500-0002.

2. Michigan.

1. Josiah “Jed” Bartlet.

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