Athletes can pursue a host of potential hobbies or activities that will foster their love of sports. Men and women who still have a hop in their step can sign up to compete in adult sports leagues. Depending on the sport, leagues might be available to adults of various ages and skill levels, and some may even be more focused on fun than competition.
For athletes who can no longer lace up their cleats, coaching youth sports or volunteering to coach at a nearby school provides a chance to stay involved even if competing is no longer possible.
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DIETING AND DINING OUT
Dining out is big business. A 2016 Consumer Reports survey of more than 68,000 subscribers projected that Americans would spend $720 billion at restaurants in 2016 alone. That equates to nearly half of every food dollar spent in the United States.
Dining out is a great way to try new things, experience new cultures without traveling overseas and spend time with friends and family. But men and women who are dieting or trying to gain greater control over the foods they eat may be nervous about dining out. Many restaurants feature nutritious foods that won’t compromise dieters’ goals of eating healthy. Dieters concerned about veering off course when they dine out can take the following steps to stay on course.
Research menus before choosing a restaurant. Apps such as Grubhub and Seamless make it easier than ever for diners to explore menus before booking reservations. Diners can utilize such apps or their corresponding websites to peruse menus so they can rest easy knowing they will ultimately patronize restaurants that won’t compromise their commitments to eating healthy.
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Order an appetizer instead of an entrée. Controlling portion sizes can help dieters lose weight and keep the weight off. But many restaurants understandably serve large portions in an effort to ensure their customers get enough to eat and don’t feel cheated when the bill is presented. Dieters worried about entrée portions and their ability to avoid the temptation to eat large portions can order exclusively from the appetizers menu. Appetizers are meant to be shared, so they should be filling when eaten by just one person. And many restaurants’ appetizers menus are just as varied as their entrée offerings.
Skip or split dessert. Few people have the time or ability to prepare restaurant-style desserts at home. That makes desserts even more special when dining out. However, dieters may want to skip dessert if the dessert offerings are limited to high-calorie, sugar-laden offerings. Dieters who simply must indulge in dessert can split desserts with fellow diners or opt for low-calorie fare such as fruit.
Dining out is incredibly popular, and dieters don’t have to avoid their favorite restaurants.
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She is part dachshund and part chihuahua. She is very playful and loves to be picked up and have cuddles with her family.
PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Marzotta
HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR PET
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’ve been trying to take a picture of my cat “Jess” all summer long. But every photo looks terrible. Do you have any tips for taking good pictures of pets? -- Taylor H., Taos, New Mexico
DEAR TAYLOR: Patience and practice are your best friends when trying to get a great shot of your pet. Cats aren’t known for their tolerance of sitting in one pose for very long (especially when you’re trying to force them into a pose), and even well-trained dogs can’t stay in place too long.
Send us a photo and a brief write-up of your pet and we’ll feature it. Submit online at gvpennysaver.com - Share With Us. Or, Mail to: PO Box 340, Avon, NY 14414. Pets will be published at discretion of GVPS.
COMMON CONDITIONS THAT CAN AFFECT DOGS
Ear infections: Dogs that scratch at their ears, continually shake their heads or have an odor in the ear might have ear infections. In such instances, vets will clean, drain and medicate the ear canals.
Send us a photo! and a brief write-up of your pet and we’ll feature it! Submit at: or mail to: P.O. Box 340, Avon, NY 14414.
Study the techniques of good photography; you can look them up online. Composition is more important than the device you’re using -whether an expensive camera or your smartphone.
Incorporate these guidelines into your pet photography:
• Opportunity: Rather than posing your pet, photograph them in their daily lives.
• Eye level: Position the camera lens at the same level as your pet’s eyes, rather than aiming down at them.
• Focus: Make sure your device has a sharp focus on the pet’s eyes. If the auto focus has trouble doing so, try angling slightly to one side so their snout isn’t in the way.
• Natural light: Turn off the auto flash and rely on natural light, like sunlight or a warmly lit room. is keeps pets relaxed and gives a nice glow to the image.
• Background: Pay attention to what’s behind your pet. An unscooped litter box behind Jess will really stand out when you’re reviewing the photos.
• Unusual angles: Play around with different angles and perspectives when photographing your pet. Many won’t work, but you might be surprised at the ones that look amazing. Most important, have fun!
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.
BENEFITS OF HIRING PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORS
The DIY movement has inspired many homeowners to tackle home repair and remodeling projects on their own. DIY projects can be rewarding, and many homeowners who have embraced the DIY movement have discovered talents they never before knew they had. But no matter how simple popular home renovation television shows make remodeling projects appear, homeowners should know that such undertakings are far more difficult than they appear on television. Homeowners who overestimate their abilities and the time they have to complete projects can cost themselves substantial amounts of money. In fact, there are a variety of reasons homeowners might want to work with
contractors when
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This is the feast-time of the year When hearts grow warm and home more dear; When Autumn’s crimson torch expires
To flash again in winter fires; And they who tracked October’s flight
Through woods with gorgeous hues bedight, In charmèd circle sit and praise The goodly log’s triumphant blaze. ~Harriet McEwen Kimball (1834–1917), “The Feast-Time of the Year,” c.1880
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STRANGE BUT TRUE
By Lucie Winborne
* The gelatin in Haribo gummy bears contains nine out of the 10 amino acids that are essential to our bodies.
* Between 12,000 and 15,000 bicycles are retrieved from the bottom of Amsterdam’s canals each year.
* After the release of the 1996 film “Scream,” which involved an anonymous killer calling and murdering his victims, Caller ID usage tripled in the United States.
* 1912 saw the last Olympic gold medals made entirely out of gold.
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The autumnal equinox marks the first day of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. What is your take on fall?
- It’s my favorite season. Bring on all things fall
- It’s too short, sandwiched between summer’s heat and winter’s bitter cold
- I’m indifferent
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Climate forecasters across the globe agree Atlantic conditions, the warmest on record, are ripe for a strong hurricane season this year. To echo the United Nations Development Program and Oxford University survey, the world’s largest climate attitude survey, Do you think climate change is a global emergency?
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The Season was waning to its close. The gardens showed but little of the ravages of autumn as yet. The noble avenues of trees were still in their glory of fulness and expansive verdure; although here and there a few fallen leaves seemed to have fluttered down to earth as premature heralds of decay. The later flowers were gorgeous in their many-coloured splendour, though their earlier sisters had already lived the best of their lives, and now drooped their heads, as if to hide their blighted charms.
~J. Palgrave Simpson, For Ever and Never, 1884, wording slightly altered
How to Navigate Potential Supply Shortages this Holiday Season
• Shop Local. By mid-spring 2022, congestion at ports on the west coast of the United States had lessened significantly. But the same could not be said for ports on the east coast. Many big box retailers rely on imports to fill their shelves, and that could make it hard for such sellers to deliver items in time for the holiday season. Shopping local and buying items directly off the shelf can ensure no one is given an IOU this holiday season.
• Give Gi Cards. If shipping estimates make it unlikely that gi s will arrive on time for the holiday season, pivot to gi cards. Put the amount of money you would have spent on the item on the card instead.
• Ship Directly to Recipients. It might not offer the same heartwarming charm as handing a loved one a gi in person, but shipping gi s directly to their recipients increases the likelihood that the person will receive the gi by Chanukah or Christmas morning. Many online retailers now offer wrapping at additional cost, and shoppers can splurge and have directly shipped gi s wrapped to add a more traditional feel to gi -giving.
• Give Homemade Gi s. Homemade gi s, whether it’s baked goods or cra s, don’t need to be shipped, so there’s no way such items will spend the holiday season sitting on a ship in a congested port. If you choose to make cra s, decide early what you want create so you can secure all of the necessary supplies in plenty of time to deliver the items during Chanukah or on Christmas morning.
V unte s NEEDED
• - Teresa House: Could you spare 4 hours twice a month? Teresa House, Livingston County’s only comfort care home, invites you to join our compassionate end-of-life care team. No experience necessary—hands-on training provided. Email nurse@teresahouse. org or visit teresahouse.org/volunteer to apply today!
• - Friends of the Red Jacket Community Center: RJCC is looking for volunteers to help plan, advertise and staff community events. Social media, grant searching/writing, and volunteers for our October Punkin Chunkin event especially desired. Make a difference today! Email: FriendsOfRJCC@gmail.com
• - Light Hill: A caring heart is all you need! Join our family in caring for those at a profound and beautiful time in life. Flexible shi s. Training & support provided. Email: marie@lighthillhome.org
• - Livonia Volunteer Fire Department: Come join us in helping our community and its citizens in what may be the worst day of their life during a fire, accident or many other emergencies. Contact Dave Peck at 585-519-2360 for more info.
• - Hospeace House, Inc.: Do you have 4 hours a month to volunteer? Our Comfort Care Home located in Naples, NY. We are looking for folks that enjoy helping others. Volunteer hours are 4 hour shi s. Reach out to visit us at our home. Email: kathymincer@ hospeacehouse.org
• - Crossroads House: Genesee County’s only comfort care home. Please consider lending your time and talents to care for our two residents at end-of-life. Will train! Email: ashleymanuel@ crossroadshouse.com
• - Literacy Volunteers of Wayne County: Share your love of learning! Become a Tutor to help an adult with reading, English Language, or math. Join us for our next Volunteer Orientation. Contact Heidi at heidi.barnes@lvwayne.org to sign up.
• - Finger Lakes Treasure Trove ri Store: Sort donated clothing, footwear, and linens. Straighten, clean, vacuum, and genuinely welcome all who enter. Email: Fltreasuretrove@gmail.com
• - Webster Comfort Care Home: Please join our warm and compassionate volunteer family. We have many meaningful and fulfilling volunteer opportunities, including resident care, fundraising, house maintenance and yard work. Please give us a call to learn how you can share your skills and talents. Email: volunteercoord@webstercomfortcare.org
• Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity: Volunteer with us to build homes in the community! Join our volunteer construction crew or our community of incredible ReStore volunteers! volunteering@grhabitat.org
• Lasagna Love: Our mission is simple: feed families, spread kindness, strengthen communities. Volunteers are matched with a family in need in your area to cook and drop off a lasagna. See more at https://lasagnalove.org/ lasagnalove.ny.21@lasagnalove.org or (347) 423-7525
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County: 4-H Cloverbud Club Leader - Plan monthly educational meetings for youth ages 5-7. Inspire the next generation, call us today! (585) 343-3040 or genesee4h@cornell.edu
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Folding GROCERY CART. 585-659-8565
Schwinn ENCUMBUNENT EXERCISE BIKE, TREADMILL and a 24’ SOLAR POOL COVER. All in excellent shape. 585-329-0121
ConvaTec SUR-FIT NATURA STOMAHESIVE SKIN BARRIER. Cut-to-fit flexible wafer, 4” x 4” and two-piece UROSTOMY POUCHES 1-1/2”. First come, first serve. sallyholland786@yahoo.com
24’ WINTER POOL COVER. Trampoline style for water flow, only used once, will work on 18’ too, complete. Text please. 585-278-5100
Used large CAT CLIMBING TREE. Text please. 585-315-0563
TIGER LILIES & GROUND COVER. You dig. 315-584-3626
EGG CARTONS. patriciastinecole@gmail.com
Free MAGAZINES. Three boxes of Gardening (four titles) and Birding (three titles). You pick up in Phelps. kelleykevin612@gmail.com
Full size FUTON MATTRESS. Black, barely used. Honeoye Falls. Text only. 585-770-3157
Two industrial strength CARGO NETS. 7’ x 20’, in 4” squares. Pick up in Scottsville. Call 585-404-8354
HORSE FEED BAGS (suitable for making grocery bags). Pick up in Scottsville. Call 585-404-8354
1940s Roper GAS STOVE. Heavy; you must move. Please leave message. 585-323-1762
Chippewa MOTORCYCLE BOOTS, size 8 1/2 EE. Good shape. New soles and stitching. flasher1952@yahoo.com
18 PAIR OVER THE DOOR SHOE HOLDER; Christmas TREE STAND; HANDHELD SEED SPREADER. Clifton Springs. Email: drth55@gmail.com
Sony Bravia 52” TV model KDL-52V4100. In good working order. Remote included. zinkm01@live.com
Nordic Track SKI MACHINE. First generation, wood skis. Good condition. zinkm01@live.com
Zenith AM/FM RADIO PHONOGRAPH. Plays 16/33/45/78 RPM records. 52” x 18” x 28”. CRAFTSMAN ROTOTILLER. 585-347-4402
Antique wooden ROCKER, good condition. Needs TLC. Victor. 585-742-3687
Any SPORTS COLLECTIBLES, good pair of size 8/9 MEN’S WINTER BOOTS, Buffalo Bills WINTER HAT AND GLOVES, lightweight and foldable RASCAL SCOOTERS, COSTUME JEWELRY. Call 585-415-8513.
COMIC BOOKS. Will pick up, any & all, any amount & condition. Call or text 585-260-0437
Any beater CAR for travel to and from work. Only one vehicle in the household. Needed security for wife and children. 585-729-1259
ADULT NUTRITION/MEAL REPLACEMENT DRINKS. Brand unimportant. Lakeville. Call or text 585-649-8706
ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER in good condition, CAR RAMPS and CROCHET SET. 585-507-8788
Looking for 70s/80s/90s Rock and Roll 8 TRACK TAPES, CASSETTES, and VINYL RECORDS. gzintel1967@gmail.com
LOVE SEAT (tan or light beige), good condition. 585-309-6726
XL DOG CRATE & DOG CARRIER. 585-507-8788
OLD MAGAZINES, dated prior to 1970. bartonta@gmail.com
DIRT BIKE or ATV, gas powered. Running or not. Text or call Matt 315-576-1278
BAMBOO POLES to support tall garden plants. Various sizes needed. janebickett@yahoo.com
UPRIGHT FREEZER in excellent condition. Please text me. 585-749-2432
SNOWBLOWER, RIDING LAWN MOWER, and TRUCK or CAR in good working condition. 585-471-4424 or 585-531-4004
POKÉMON CARDS. salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com
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BYLINE: By JoAnn Derson
With holidays on the way, money is getting tight in my household. is is a fun, creative way to save a bit of cash: Plan a no-spend weekend every month, where you don’t spend any money on your activities. Challenge your children to help you plan it or take turns finding activities.
* “To keep my sharp kitchen scissors in the kitchen, I tied a long piece of yarn to the handle and attached it to the handle of the drawer that I keep them in. Now, those scissors get used in the kitchen, or nowhere!” --
J.J. in
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Hocus Focus
BY HENRY BOLTINOFF
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of My Medicare Annual Enrollment Seminars!
• Medicare Annual Enrollment period begins 10/15
• Plans can have significant changes due to the Inflation Reduction Act
• Medicare beneficiaries should meet with an agent or broker to review their plan
• Legacy on Main offers complementary reviews
• Seminars are being offered
• Plans from multiple carriers will be presented
Call or text 585-469-1563 or email Legacy.WagnerD@gmail.com to RSVP or go here https://www.legacymedicareinsurance.com/rsvp
10/15, 9am-12pm at Hilton Garden Inn 800 Pittsford Victor Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534
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10/16, 1-4pm at Geneseo Community Center at the IFC, 11 Franklin St., Geneseo, NY 14454
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10/18 9am-12pm at Chili Recreation 3237 Chili Ave., Rochester, NY 14624
FACTS FOR NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
HHM celebrates independence. HHM is celebrated between mid-September and mid-October because those weeks coordinate with the independence day celebrations of several countries with large Hispanic populations. Such nations include Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15; Mexico on September 16; and Chile on September 18.
A special thank you to the individual who noticed I was a veteran and paid for my breakfast at McDonald’s in Lakeville last Saturday. Much appreciated.
The Avon Garden Club Cheers to this long-standing club that makes our circle park so beautiful each and every year!
Thanks to all the great teachers! With the start of school and the anxieties of new surroundings, activities, and friends, it’s encouraging to see so many teachers display kindness and patience with our kids. Some people are quick to blame and judge, while the day to day encouragment that teachers dole out goes unnoticed. Please know that we parents and grandparents see you and appreciate you.
To the elderly man who verbally accosted me in the [local store] parking lot for leaving my shopping cart in a striped area in front of the handicapped space he was pulling into. I’ve read where handicapped people like the easier access to carts left there. Two older women were taking one of the carts left there to use. Think twice before berating someone you don’t know. I fell last year and tore my rotator cuff and then fell again last night in my basement and was in a lot of pain after shopping and loading my groceries into my trunk. I am eightyyears-old and a widow. What do you plan to do with the picture you took of my license plate?
Speak English
“This building has reached the end of its useful purpose” or “those with food insecurities.” Why do we have to change simple terms? How about, “this building is getting old, it needs remodeling?” How about, “people who struggle to put food on their tables?” Do speakers believe changing a term, like those examples, make them sound more intelligent? Simple, everyday terminology works better for all.
Mark Swanson Licensed Real Estate Broker/Owner
A GUIDE TO BUYING PRE-OWNED VEHICLES
Exercise caution with private sellers. Buying from a private seller is a bit riskier than utilizing a dealership. That’s because the due diligence falls on you as the buyer. Ask for a vehicle history report (commonly known as the CARFAX®) for any vehicle you’re considering, even if it means paying for the report. The report will list any accidents and other red flags. If a seller refuses to offer the report, pass on the deal.
HOW TO FIND A CAR THAT FITS YOUR BUDGET
Wait it out - Those with the luxury of time may continue to wait for inventory to increase and prices to decrease. Tech experts, including Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, expect chip shortages to persist into 2024. If a person’s vehicle is in good condition, it may be more economical to hold on to it a little longer and do the maintenance required.
ADDRESS WINDSHIELD DAMAGE PROMPTLY
Windshields are designed to protect drivers and their vehicles from wind and other natural elements while the cars are in motion.
Windshields are made from tempered glass, which is processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments to increase its strength compared to normal glass. While relatively strong for a pieces of glass, windshields are not impervious to damage. All it takes is a single rock or piece of road debris to be kicked up from the roadway and hit the windshield to cause a problem.
Every day, motorists encounter pebbles or other small missiles that bounce up from the road and come in contact with their windshields. Many deflect with no problem, but under high speeds, debris can cause chips, dings, and even cracks in the windshield.
Cracks easily spread from road vibration and heat and can compromise the integrity of the windshield. If your car’s windshield is cracked and it shatters during a collision, you and your passengers are at great risk of injury. In addition, police officers can write tickets if windshields appear to be unsafe. So it’s in drivers’ best interests to repair damaged windshields promptly.
Drivers may be able to repair small dings themselves with a do-it-yourself windshield kit available at automotive retailers. If a crack is less than six to 12 inches long, it can probably be repaired as well. However, more significant damage will require that the entire windshield be replaced.
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THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF BEING IN NATURE
Nature and overall well-being - Given the aforementioned health benefits related to spending time in nature, it’s easy for even non-scientists to conclude that being outdoors has a profound impact on overall well-being. But non-scientists can rest assured that recent research has confirmed such conclusions. A 2019 study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that individuals who spent at least 120 minutes a week in nature were significantly more likely to report good health and psychological well-being than those who spent less time outdoors. Though the authors of the study cautioned that the exposure-response relationship was under-researched, and therefore likely needed to be studied more extensively, in the meantime individuals, after a consultation with their physicians and confirmation that it’s safe to get out more often, can aspire to spend at least 120 minutes in nature each week. The results may speak for themselves.
COMMON CAUSES OF TOOTHACHES
Tooth damage: Dental caries, or cavities, can cause toothache, as can tooth abscesses and tooth fractures.
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
How to Recognize Normal Versus High Blood Pressure
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there is some debate on what normal is today, but let us say that normal is 120/80 mm Hg. Does this mean that 110/90 mm Hg, 130/70 mm Hg, or 150/50 mm Hg is also normal? Is there any significance of the ratio between systolic and diastolic blood pressure? -- L.P.
ANSWER: Because so many people have high blood pressure, and the consequences of untreated or poorly treated high blood pressure include a risk for heart attacks and strokes, it’s critically important to understand this thoroughly.
For a young, healthy person, the lower the blood pressure, the lower the risk of blood vessel damage that leads to these dreaded complications of heart attack and stroke. I routinely see people with blood pressures of 90/60 mm Hg who are just fine (although they are a bit more likely to faint).
But for middle-aged and older people, we define blood pressure as normal when the systolic (first or top number) pressure is less than 120 mm Hg and the diastolic (the second or bottom number) is less than 80 mm Hg. Elevated blood pressure is when the systolic pressure is between 120-129 mm Hg and the diastolic pressure is less than 80 mm Hg. It’s considered hypertension when the systolic number is 130 mm Hg or greater, or the diastolic number is 80 mm Hg or greater.
So, all of the readings you proposed are hypertension -not just elevated blood pressure.
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NATURAL WAYS TO FIGHT FALL ALLERGIES
Stay away from pollen. Stay away from pollen and prevent it from being tracked indoors. Remove shoes when walking through the door. Take off clothes worn outside and launder them promptly, showering to wash pollen off of the body. Use an air conditioner or keep windows closed when the pollen count is high.
Of course, the higher the reading (in general), the higher the risk of damage to the blood vessels and, after some years, the higher the risk of heart attacks or strokes. It’s not the ratio of the systolic and diastolic numbers that is of interest; it’s the difference between them (also called the pulse pressure). So, with the numbers you gave, the pulse pressures are 20, 60 and 100 mm Hg. Independent of blood pressure levels, a higher pulse pressure confers additional risk to the person, mostly because very stiff blood vessels cause a high pulse pressure. Different types of blood pressure medicines affect pulse pressure differently.
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.
PROBIOTICS FOR HEALTHY TEETH AND GUMS
Our mouths are full of both good and bad bacteria. When these bacteria are in balance, they keep each other in check. But many factors can lead to the overgrowth of bad bacteria in your mouth, including poor oral hygiene habits, a weakened immune system, genetic predisposition, and dry mouth. This imbalance prevents white blood cells from killing harmful bacteria. The bacteria cause inflammation, which produces chemicals that feed the bad bacteria and eventually begin to affect the bone that anchors your teeth. Bad bacteria also cause tooth decay, bad breath, oral cancers, and can spread infection to other parts of the body. Probiotics help balance the good and bad bacteria in your mouth.
In addition to including probiotics in your diet, we have lots of good ideas
on how to help keep your mouth a healthy one. Because we understand that conscientious dental care is a crucial part of overall health, we strongly believe that one of the most important services we render our patients is a plan for preventive care. Along with daily brushing and flossing, one crucial tool to your good dental health is regular professional care. BATAVIA FAMILY DENTAL is located at 6 Batavia City Centre; call us at 585.343.4246.
P.S. Probiotics are found in cultured foods like yogurt, fermented foods like sauerkraut, and over-the-counter supplements.
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Magic Maze DEPARTMENT
HOW TO RAKE LEAVES MORE EFFICIENTLY
Move your feet as you rake so your arms and back are not doing all of the work. Think of it as dragging the leaves more so than just shuffling them around. The more leaves you can gather in one pass of the rake, the more quickly the job will go.
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL DRIVING VACATION:
Share the driving. Know your driving limits and share driving duties with someone else who can take over if or when fatigue sets in.
The music of the far-away summer flutters around the Autumn seeking its former nest.
~Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds
Each mumbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.
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[A]utumn, that season of peculiar and inexhaustible influence on the mind of taste and tenderness, that season which has drawn from every poet, worthy of being read, some attempt at description, or some lines of feeling. She occupied her mind as much as possible in such like musings and quotations...
~Jane Austen
ALBION
CobblestoneMuseumOpen House on Saturday,October5, (10am-3pm).Thecampuswill featurevisitingartisansdemonstratingcrafts,Beef-on-Wick meals(Presale$12/Dayof$14) from11-2orSOLD,old-fashioned gamesandmuchmore!All buildingsandexhibitroomsopen. Freeparking(14386RidgeRdW, Albion)andadmission,wristbands required.UpcomingEventsat www.cobblestonemuseum.orgor call585-589-9013formoreinfo.
Just as a painter needs light in order to put the finishing touches to his picture, so I need an inner light, which I feel I never have enough of in the autumn.
~Leo Tolstoy, to Nikolay Strakhov
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* On Oct. 3, 1981, a hunger strike by Irish nationalists at the Maze Prison in Belfast in Northern Ireland is called off after seven months and 10 deaths. Afterward, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher agreed to several of the protesters’ demands, including the right to wear civilian clothing.
In autumn, don’t go to jewelers to see gold; go to the parks! ~Mehmet Murat ildan
Aprils have never meant much to me, autumns seem that season of beginning, spring.... I thought of the future, and spoke of the past.
~Truman Capote
Building a Community Playground: Northgate Free Methodist Church’s Gift to Batavia
BY SUZIE WELLS
Over the past three years, Northgate Free Methodist Church (FMC) in Batavia has been working on a project that will leave a lasting impact on the local community: a new playground designed to be a place of joy, imagination, and connection for children and families. Led by the Northgate leadership team, with former Director of Operations Mark Logan playing a pivotal role until his retirement on August 1, the playground is the culmination of community effort, professional expertise, and heartfelt donations.
Northgate’s Operations Director, Allison Lang, says all the work and planning couldn’t have been possible without the volunteers, many from both the church and the community. Some of them were able to contribute their professional skills, while others simply donated time and energy. Together, they’ve turned this vision into reality.
e project, however, isn’t just a space for kids to play. It’s a thoughtfully designed rustic playground, inspired by other similar builds in the region, aimed to promote outdoor play while engaging children’s imaginations in a safe, natural environment. Here, joy, community, and a sense of connection between children and community members abound.
e playground serves as a tangible expression of Northgate’s missiontocreatespaceswheretheloveofJesuscanbefeltandshared. Whether families attend Northgate or not, they are welcomed to enjoy the space. Lang adds, “By providing a tangible expression of love and care for children, the project embodies Northgate’s values of being relational, caring and intergenerational.”
Abovetheentrancetotheplayground,asignreads“YesuAkunda Abana,” which translates to “Jesus Loves the Children.” e first part is written in Kinyarwanda, the native language of Northgate’s Connected Community in Gahanda, Rwanda. e Northgate community cherishes its connection with their Rwandan brothers and sisters, and Lang explains that they honor that connection with this playground.
e response from the Batavia community so far has been overwhelmingly positive. Families have expressed gratitude for a place where their children can play safely, while also appreciating the sense of togetherness the playground fosters.
Moving forward, Northgate plans to enhance the space with covered seating areas, benches, and shade trees to make it even more family-friendly.
“ isplaygroundisjustonestepinfosteringdeeperconnections within our community,” Lang emphasized, “Our goal is to foster connections within the community among families. We want this space to be inviting for all, whether or not you attend Northgate.”
Inadditiontotheplayground,Northgateoffersothercommunity spaces for recreation and reflection. A Prayer Walk trail meanders through the woods behind the church and playground, providing a serene environment for quiet contemplation and appreciation of nature. ere’s also a nine-hole disc golf course that’s open to the public and popular with both locals and travelers. Both the trail and disc golf course are available for use during daylight hours, offering additional ways for the community to enjoy the outdoors.
Lang reflects on the deeper meaning of these spaces: “ e playground, prayer walk, and disc golf are more than just places to play; they are symbols of our shared humanity and the possible connections we can make locally and across the world.”
With the completion of the playground, Northgate FMC hopes to continue serving as a hub for families, children, and community members to come together. Lang says Northgate has “been placed in this community for a reason. We know it is our privilege to serve those who live near us.” Northgate invites everyone in Batavia and beyond to visit, and Lang says, “We’d love for people to explore what Northgate has to offer, whether you’re here to play, pray, or simply enjoy the outdoors.”
For more information, visit https://northgatefmc.com/ community-spaces.
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e Byron-Bergen Central School District is seeking an experienced and motivated team member and invites you to apply for the Civil Service position titled:
Automotive Mechanic:
Full-time, 12-month position. CDL-B with passenger endorsement (preferred) – will train if needed. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age. Requires good knowledge of auto repair methods and the terminology/tools of the trade. Duties include, but are not limited to, all mechanical work on school owned vehicles and equipment, establishing and maintaining parts/supply inventory, and driving school vehicle to transport students. Minimum qualification is 1 year of full-time paid experience as a skilled automotive repair person.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sept. 30, 2024 by 2:00 p.m.
ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP
TO APPLY: Please remit Genesee County Civil Service application (available at www.bbschools.org under District > Employment tab https://www.bbschools.org/Downloads/Civil%20Service%20Application%20 2019%20Revision.pdf, resume, references available upon request, and any other pertinent information to: Jaime Vindigni
Transportation Coordinator
Byron-Bergen Central School District 6917 West Bergen Road • Bergen, NY 14416
For more information e-mail: jvindigni@bbschools.org or phone: (585) 494-1220 Ext. 5112
Byron-Bergen Central School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, origin, race or sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates.
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We are currently looking for a person who has mechanical abilities, and wants to learn electrical, plumbing and welding skills. Needs to have a valid driver’s license. Some local travel may be necessary. Full-time hours Monday thru Friday. Starting pay is $16-$18 based on experience. if interested please contact Nick at Wnycarwash@gmail.com or 716-783-0395
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Entertainment Venue with Vintage Vibes
“Sarah’s Place is a unique location for that special event with the atmosphere of stepping back in time.”
is elegant two-story home has the capacity to entertain 12 guests with five bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and two kitchens. e lower level consists of a gaming room with multiple TVs, pool table, multiple gaming tables with an additional prepping area for food. Catering and beverage services can be provided.
