Rush Henrietta - Genesee Valley Penny Saver 10-14-2022

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Yard sales are popular ways to make money and clear homes of unwanted items.

step outside and

chilly air tightens

my bare arms. Summer

all too quickly, and some of the leaves on the trees have already started to burn with the colors of fall. Fall colors.... so bright and intense and beautiful. It’s like nature is trying to fill you up with color, to saturate you so you can stockpile it before winter turns everything muted and dreary.

~Siobhan Vivian, Same Difference

The two major types are the four-toed and five-toed sloths.

Their closest relatives are anteaters and armadillos.

Sloths spend their lives in the mountains.

They munch on leaves and twigs.

Sloths can swim three times faster than they can walk on land.

Their ability to slow their heart rates to one-third its normal rate, gives them the ability to hold their breath for a whopping 40 minutes underwater.

Sloths are good pets.

They can live anywhere between 10 and 30 years!

It is hard for sloths to camouflage in the trees.

Although sloths have peaceful demeanors, wild sloths can be aggressive and bite very hard.

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Monroe County Free Open Prayer with no specific church or denomination leading it. Just all believers coming together.

WE PRAY

for our country, our leaders, soldiers, those who are sick, those in trials, abused/trafficked children, failing marriages, broken families, revival & salvation of others. Some spontaneously sing in worshipping the Lord.

Jesus asked His Disciples, “could you not watch with me for one hour?” We pray for 1 hour.

PM on October 18th • RIT Conference Center

PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR BREAST CANCER

Some women who have a high risk of breast cancer may choose to have a risk-reducing mastectomy (the removal of both breasts when there are no signs of cancer). The risk of breast cancer is much lower in these women and most feel less anxious about their risk of breast cancer. However, it is very important to have a cancer risk assessment and counseling about the different ways to prevent breast cancer before making this decision.

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The transparent haze which rests upon the mountain-top at noon,— the calmness in the air, and the clearness of the sky, now have a most mysterious influence upon the heart. The “still small voice” of nature makes us thoughtful; and seems to invite us to think upon the swiftness with which our days are passing away. How often at such an hour, have I been startled by the beating of my own heart! And the sunsets of Autumn,—are they not gorgeous beyond description? more so than the brightest dreams of poetry?

~Charles Lanman,

“The Dying Year,” 1840

After moving, getting acclimated to a new neighborhood and making new friends is one way to feel at home.

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Properly maintained headlights vastly improve driver safety Don’t just replace but upgrade your headlight bulbs. Bulbs that have started to dim need to be replaced, but auto enthusiasts or maintenance-savvy drivers know they can upgrade their bulbs when replacing them. Industry experts recommend replacing headlamp bulbs every two years, and replacing them in pairs to make sure the vehicle’s lighting is equally balanced. But rather than sticking with the bulbs provided by the car maker, look for a bulb that makes it easier to see at night and during hazardous conditions. These headlights put more light on the road, helping to make up for poor weather, dimly lit roads, aging headlights, and even the loss of night vision many drivers experience as they age. Capable of providing up to 100 percent more light than the standard halogen bulbs found on the majority of vehicles today, special headlights create a better beam pattern that is dramatically longer than the standard bulbs, vastly improving driver vision and safety.

Follow along all 4 weeks in October as we spread awareness about breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, recovery and life after breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Awareness SERIES Sponsored By:

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. It is estimated that in 2022, approximately 30% of all new women cancer diagnoses will be breast cancer.

FAQWhat can I do to reduce my risk of breast cancer?

• Limit alcohol. The more alcohol you drink, the greater your risk of developing breast cancer.

• Maintain a healthy weight. If your weight is healthy, work to maintain that weight.

• Be physically active.

• Breast-feed.

• Limit postmenopausal hormone therapy.

Women have some control in regard to their risk for breast cancer

No one, regardless of their age, occupation, skin color, or socioeconomic status, is immune to cancer. In fact, individuals might be hard pressed to say no one in their family and/or circle of friends has been diagnosed with cancer at some point. According to the National Cancer Institute, there were 18.1 million new cancer cases across the globe in 2018. Among women, when excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, no cancer was more prevalent globally than breast cancer. e World Cancer Research Fund reports that, in 2018, breast cancer accounted for 25.4 percent of all new cancer diagnoses in women. at gure is nearly three times as high as the percentage of cases of colorectal cancer, which accounted for the second most new cancer cases diagnosed in women in 2018.

It’s understandable to be fearful of such gures, which can make a breast cancer diagnosis seem almost inevitable. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that not all risk factors for breast cancer are set in stone. ough age and family history, two known risk factors for breast cancer, may be beyond a woman’s control, she still can exercise some control over other risk factors.

Physical activity e CDC notes that women who are not physically active have a higher risk of getting breast cancer than those who are. e O ce on Women’s Health, a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, notes that women should get two hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity every week or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week. is should be accompanied by muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days each week. Carrying around extra weight can make moving around more di cult, so the O ce on Women’s Health urges larger women to start slowly if it’s been awhile since they exercised. In addition, aging women can speak with their physicians for advice about exercise regimens they should or need not avoid.

replacement therapies that include both estrogen and progesterone taken during menopause can increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer when taken for more than ve years. In addition, the CDC reports that oral contraceptives, such as birth control pills, have been linked to a higher risk for breast cancer. Women can speak with their physicians about how to control hormone-related risk factors for breast cancer.

Alcohol consumption Studies have found that the more alcohol a woman consumes, the greater her risk for breast cancer becomes.

Smoking, exposure to chemicals that have been found to cause cancer and changes in hormones related to working night shi s are some additional risk factors for breast cancer that women may be able to control.

Breast cancer a ects millions of women across the globe each year. ough that may instill a feeling of helplessness, women should know that many risk factors for breast cancer are within their control.

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Thanks to the Good Samaritan!

Last Friday I was walking to my car in a suburban store parking lot. Unbeknownst to me, I was followed from the store by someone. I was warned of this by a kind young lady who noticed this person following me and pulled her van alongside me until I got in my car safely. Thank you for taking time from your busy day to help a stranger.

Sincere Thanks

My sincere thank you to the lovely couple who sat behind me at the Batavia Town and Country Restaurant early in September. I found when I went to pay for my dinner that it had been paid for by these nice people. What a wonderful surprise and gift! Thank you and blessings to you.

Sports Fans

I love football. I'm all for supporting a team, the excitement, etc. However, when there's a very late game on a night when people have to work the next day and you're just getting back at 1am with a bus full of people on a quiet residential street, have some consideration about waking your neighbors up with beeping your horn and yelling just because your team won.

Please use your lights!

Do people know that when it’s raining and your headlights are not on, it’s difficult to see you! It’s the law: if wipers are being used, headlights are supposed to be on. It’s not that hard to flip a switch.

You'll never guess!

We live in a village home in and among many other homes on a well-traveled street. Occasionally, my wife and I have things we no longer use. These items are too good to simply discard, so we put them in front of our home with a painted, wooden sign stating "Free Stuff" attached to the nearby tree. We are happy that people find uses for these items. We are not happy when they also take our painted signs which are securely nailed or bungeed to the tree. Why would anyone do that? Maybe I'm too literal. Maybe I should keep it simple and discard this stuff. Otherwise, along with the signs, someday I'll hear a chainsaw cutting down the tree, as well. Wow, this country is in serious trouble.

Handicap Parking

The abuse of the handicap parking system is beyond the pale! The number of people pulling into a handicap spot, hopping out of their vehicle and fast walking into a building or then upstairs is wrong. Sometimes, that sort of person hops out of their car with a nametag on, showing they're working. Most of these people are not elderly. Then, an elderly person with a cane or someone who has difficulty walking must walk an extreme distance because there's no close handicap spot for them. It's selfish and greedy. These people know they don't need that spot. You know who you are.

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Praluent Injections Significantly Decrease LDL Level

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old male who was diagnosed about 15 years ago with mild coronary artery disease, with some blockages in my peripheral arteries. I was taking the maximum recommended dosage of pravastatin to maintain a low cholesterol, but I experienced complete ruptures of both Achilles tendons. These incidences occurred five years apart, but after the second rupture, my doctor discontinued the pravastatin. I then started Praluent injections twice a month to control my cholesterol, which has been incredibly effective -- maybe even too effective -- and is the purpose of my writing to you. With Praluent injections, my LDL level is about 26, and my HDL is 100. When my primary doctor’s assistant recently called to inform me of my bloodwork results, she said she has never seen anyone with such a low LDL level -- and she sees a lot of bloodwork! My primary care doctor doesn’t like it that low, but two different cardiologists I have seen think that the lower it is, the better. What do you think? -- J.W.

ANSWER: The first issue is whether statins increase the risk of an Achilles tendon rupture, and I can’t answer that with certainty, because there is some evidence it does. (Some studies have reported anywhere from an 80% relative risk increase to triple the risk, but the risk is still very, very low. Even if they triple the risk, the risk would be only three people per 10,000.) The studies that have shown there is risk suggest that the risk is only in the first year of taking statins, but other studies have shown no risk at all from statins.

The second issue is your very low LDL level, and the data for LDL levels is firmly on the side of the cardiologists you spoke with. The lower the LDL, the lower the risk of heart disease, and levels under 30 are not at all unusual in a person taking alirocumab (Praluent) or the other drug in that class (called PCSK9 inhibitors), evolocumab (Repatha). Your doctor’s assistant will likely be seeing more people with LDL levels like yours. Do remember that a healthy, mostly plant-based diet and regular exercise still have benefits in people with LDL levels as low as yours -- and not just in heart disease, but in reducing cancer risk, too.

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.

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ELLIPTICAL STATIONARY BIKE: 585-734-0493

ANNALS OF AMERICAN (historical writings and speeches) 1493-1973, 19 volumes. Excellent condition. Wayland area: 585-728-3801

COOKIE TINS. Different sizes and shapes. Great for gift giving. sbly5722@gmail.com

FULL SIZE PLATFORM BED with underneath drawers. Real wood, not composite veneered. You pick up, truck: mrnyjet@gmail.com

CLEAN WINE BOTTLES for the home wine maker: 585-448-9107

TART APPLES. Could be used for applesauce or for horses. You pick. Near Brockport: 585-565-2037

HOSTAS, green & white and solid gray. In bag. Pick up: 585-455-6116

Pronto M61 Sure Step POWER WHEELCHAIR. Gently used, been sitting in storage for around two years. Pick up. Very heavy: sbennett2748@gmail.com

Two TWIN WOOL BLANKETS, two TWIN WHITE EYELET COMFORTERS AND one GREYHOUND WOODEN PLAQUE: 585-424-2907

SLEEP APNEA MACHINE. Pick up Henrietta: 585-444-9176

Two sets of TWIN BED SHEETS; size 10w brand new tan ANKLE BOOTS. Pick up, Batavia. Text only: 845-309-9373

Several pieces of CLOTHING, mostly sleepwear, size S/M. Pick up, Batavia. Text only: 845-309-9373

QUEEN SIZED MATTRESS & BOX SPRING. Excellent condition: 585-223-3903

MAYTAG REFRIGERATOR and a stand-up FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER (about 4’ high). Both in working condition: 585-667-1431

FULL SIZED MATTRESS, BOX & METAL FRAME. 3 years old. Available 10/2410/30 in Geneseo: livingston2969@gmail.com

Quantity of OLD USED SHEETS/BLANKETS. Some worn, but usable. Some suitable for rags, etc. Call or text: 585-330-7818

HOUSEPLANTS: 2 Christmas cactus, 1 large African violet. 585-388-0318

MUSIC CASSETTE TAPES & CDS, Christmas VHS tapes. 315-663-5483

WYNDHAM TIMESHARES: 1 – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and 1 – Las Vegas, Nevada. Fully paid. Available for one week, anytime: 680-766-0811

10’ x 12’ METAL SHED: 585-430-4205

WALKER in good condition. Brakes need repair. Nunda: 585-468-5047

WING-BACKED SOFA BED (Queen size), Medium Blue. Pick up in East Bloomfield. 585-657-6378 landline; no texts

USED MEDICINE CABINET for drug prevention education campaign. Will pick up. Reach Jerry at: jprevention@earthlink.net

PORTABLE DISHWASHER in good working condition: 585-300-7630

Small ROWBOAT type dinghy: 585-507-8788

Smaller type PIANO for our granddaughter. In good condition: 585-637-0933 10’ or 12’ ALUMINUM ROWBOAT for 92-year-old vet: 585-494-6025

GOOSEBUMPS BOOKS by R.L. Stine. I am building a collection and would give any unwanted/unused copies a great home: bewarevega@gmail.com

SPINNING WHEEL and OLD CROCHET HOOKS & NEEDLES: 585-734-4208

PELLET STOVE in good working condition to help with heat for an elderly, handicapped person: 585-905-8809

FLAT SCREEN TVs, 55inch or larger. Used or unwanted. Will pick up: stan1k1@yahoo.com

SPORTS CARDS/SPORTS MEMORABILIA, HELMETS, FLAGS, FIGURES, etc.: 607-590-5563

GOLF CART for disabled Marine, for school booster club president. Needing minor repairs okay: butts38@hotmail.com

Avon is getting an ice rink! Seeking ICE SKATE DONATIONS, all sizes. Donate at the Village Office (74 Genesee Street): avonholidayspectacular@gmail.com

INFARED HEAT LAMP BULBS for chicken coop: 585-374-5768

Used RUGS to use in barn studio. Will pick up: 607-968-4094

HO SCALE ITEMS for train layout. Norfolk and Western J611 with Powhatan Arrow passenger cars, working transformer, track, scenery; buildings: 315-694-6197

DAGUERREOTYPE/TIN TYPE PHOTOS. Any subject: Text or email mintshape@netacc.net or 585-794-0448

FULLSIZE TRUCK TOOLBOX, doesn’t have to look pretty. Call Jason: 585-447-0201

Pet Safe HOUSEPLANTS. Disabled veteran will pick up. Near Medina please: 585-297-6095 / Terry

COUNTED CROSS STITCH PATTERNS: 585-424-5993

EARLY RECURVE ARCHERY HUNTING BOWS and/or ARROWS. Text or email: mintshape@netacc.net or 585-794-0448

DEER ANTLERS, SKULLS, TURKEY WINGS – anything to do with wildlife for a nonprofit’s wildlife education class for young adults: paulamir55@gmail.com

STAINED or LEADED GLASS WINDOW SASHES. Any condition, missing pieces or otherwise: kboheim@rochester.rr.com

UTILITY TRAILER: Jason 585-447-0201

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CATHOLIC

Marianne Cope Roman Catholic Parish (p) 585-334-3518; www.smcrcc.org; smcrcc@dor.org

O ce: 2061 E. Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY 14623

Our Worship sites and Mass times: e Sanctuary at Guardian Angels Church is under renovation. All Masses will be held at St. Joseph’s Church; 6105 Rush Lima Rd. Rush, NY 14543 Weekend Mass: Sat. at 4:30pm (confessions begin at 3pm); Sun. at 8:00am, 9:45am & 11:30am Weekday Mass: Mon. & Wed. at 12:10pm; Tues. & urs. at 8:00am

EPISCOPAL

Grace Episcopal Church

9 Browns Ave. (at west end of Genesee St.), Scottsville 889-2028

e Rector Canon Johnnie Ross Sunday Morning: 10:30am - Holy Eucharist 10:30am - Church School

LUTHERAN

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

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 • Services Sun. 9am & 11:15am

On the last Sunday of the month, there is only one service at 11:15am We continue to follow mask guidelines. You may worship indoors & we broadcast in parking lot/drive-in. Audio Loop for the Hearing Impaired.

Pinnacle Lutheran Church

250 Pinnacle Road, Henrietta (corner of Stone Rd.)

Church: 585-334-1392

Rev. Joseph Mazikas, Senior Pastor Worship Services Sundays at 10:00 am • Adult Bible Study 9:00 am Please visit our website at PinnacleLutheran.org for daily devotions and recorded worship services

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Southside Fellowship Abiding in Christ

201 Scottsville-W. Henrietta Rd., West Henrietta, NY 14586 585-957-3494 • SouthSideinChrist@live.com

Pastor Chris Terenzi

Sunday Service 10am • Wednesday Service 7pm No childcare, but kids are welcome!

Crossroads Church

1574 Rochester St. (Rt. 15A), Lima 624-3610 | crossroadschurchny.org

Pastor Tony LaBarca • Pastor Josh Sonoga Sunday School 9:00-9:45am • Sunday Worship 10:00-11:30am

“I know God won’t give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish he didn’t trust me so much.”

—Mother Teresa

PRESBYTERIAN

John Calvin Presbyterian Church 50 Ward Hill Rd., Henrietta, NY • 585-334-2130 • www.jcpconthehill.org. johncalvinpc@frontiernet.net • Rev. Marie Hanselman, Pastor IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICES SUN. 10 A.M. Recordings of our services will be available online at www.jcpconthehill.org. We are a small church with a Big heart. We hope you will come and join us.

Fall Flea Season

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat Isaiah o en gets eas in the late spring through summer, but by September the eas are usually gone. is year, he still has eas, even as we get into the chillier October month. What can I do to drive the eas out? -- Maddy in Biddeford, Maine

DEAR MADDY: While ea activity tends to drop during the colder months, chillier weather isn’t a guarantee that they’ll go away. A number of factors could keep them around, conceivably, all year. ings like a constantly warm environment in which to live (your house) or a higher than usual ea population (this can vary from year to year).

To really get rid of Isaiah’s eas, you’ll need to treat him and tackle possible ea problems inside the house.

Treat Isaiah with a ea treatment, available at the pet store or from the vet. Perfumed soaps aren’t good alternatives; they can dry and irritate his skin.

Wash or replace Isaiah’s bedding, and wash any furniture upholstery, blankets or other items where he likes to lounge for long periods.

Treat the carpet with a ea preventative, available at the pet store or online. Put Isaiah into a safe room and sprinkle the treatment into the carpet as directed, then vacuum it up. e treatment will take care of any live eas or eggs hiding in the carpet.

If your cat spends time outdoors, consider making him an indoor cat. is will reduce the chance of him contracting eas outside and bringing them into the house.

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NOW HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

* Candy, candy and more candy. Halloween is just around the corner, and some of us like to offer a non-candy alternative to our door-knocking ghouls and goblins. Here are three that I have been successful with: pencils, erasers and glow sticks/bracelets. -- JoAnn

* Post-Halloween sales are a great time to pick up imaginationstimulating accessories and outfits for the dress-up bin.

* “Young children often love the act of pumpkin carving, but apart from letting them scoop out the seeds (which is FUN), there’s not a safe way to let them help with the cutting. I recommend purchasing a small pumpkin for the little ones to decorate with markers or paint.” -- W.F. in South Carolina

* “Baby lotion is great to have around on Halloween, because it can be used to remove face paint. Masks can restrict children’s vision when trick-or-treating, so face paint is a better way to go. Use a washcloth and baby lotion to get that paint off quick.” -- A.V. in Oregon

* Choose a battery-powered candle for your carved jack-o’-lanterns. You can leave it on longer, even when you aren’t home. And it’s much safer than a true flame.

* “Give any costume that your kid wants to wear for Halloween the ‘dance test.’ Have him or her put on the costume and dance around. If the child is tripping over the hems or the accessories are cumbersome, a change is in order.” -- M. in Michigan

Magnificent Autumn! He comes not like a pilgrim, clad in russet weeds. He comes not like a hermit, clad in gray. But he comes like a warrior, with the stain of blood upon his brazen mail. His crimson scarf is rent.... The wind.... wafts to us the odor of forest leaves, that hang wilted on the dripping branches, or drop into the stream. Their gorgeous tints are gone, as if the autumnal rains had washed them out. Orange, yellow, and scarlet, all are changed to one melancholy russet hue.... There is a melancholy and continual roar in the tops of the tall pines.... It is the funeral anthem of the dying year.

~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What are the two traditional flowers associated with September?

6. HISTORY: Which state divided into two as a result of the U.S. Civil War?

7. PSYCHOLOGY: What kind of fear is represented by the condition called chromophobia?

8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who is the only president to serve in the office who was not elected as vice president or president?

9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of tigers called?

10. MUSIC: Who was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

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Reconsider your furniture. Furniture can make rooms feel cozy, cramped or spacious. For homeowners with limited space in their homes, furniture that also can be used as storage can save space without sacrificing comfort. For the bedroom, choose a storage bed if the quarters are cramped and it’s difficult to find space for two dressers. Such beds also can be used to store bed linens if closet space is limited. Purchase storage ottomans and/or end tables with storage beneath to make living areas feel less cramped.

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CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CHOOSING CARPETING

are many different types of carpeting, some of which are best suited to certain situations. For example, plush and saxony carpets are better in low-traffic areas. These carpets may show footprints and also vacuum tracks and dirt, but they’re higher on the comfort spectrum than other types of carpet. Berber, which is more flat and dense, helps mask stains and tracks. It is durable in high-traffic areas. Textured carpets like frieze are cut from fibers of different heights, so they mask stains and are also softer on the feet than berber.

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Before Passion came to her foster mom, she was used for breeding, amongst other things, and thrown out on the street to be found in very rough shape. Despite everything she has been through, she is the most loving, gentle, playful and sweet girl! She now lives a life of happiness and comfort with her two new brothers who are also rescues. She will only know love for the rest of her life!

Rush Public Library

5977 East Henrietta Rd. Rush 585-533-1370 www.libraryweb.org/rush

Monday 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Tuesday 11:00am - 8:00pm

Wednesday 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Thursday 11:00am - 8:00pm

Friday 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm

Sunday CLOSED

Henrietta Public Library

625 Calkins Rd., Rochester, NY 14623 359-7092 • www.hpl.org

Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm

Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat. 10am-5pm

Henrietta Public Library currently provides curbside pickup and in-building services. Hours are subject to change. Please call (585) 359-7092 for hours before visiting.

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The JamesWebbSpaceTelescope: Saturday,October15|10:30AM| ForAllAges|Registrationrequired ChessClub:Monday,October17| 4:30PM|ForTweens|Registration required RomanceBookGroup:Monday,October17|7PM|ForAdults|Registrationrequired TeenCraft:PaintaSkullBank:Tuesday,October18|4PM|ForTeens| Registrationrequired TweenMakers:Thursday,October20 |4:15PM|ForTeens|Registration required HalloweenFamilyFunwithPenfield Rec:Friday,October21|5:30PM| ForKids&Families|Noregistration required BookCoversWeLovewithArtDirectorStephenBrayda:Monday,October 24|7PM|ForAdults|Registration required K-4CraftyFunDay:Wednesday, October26|4:15PM|ForKids| Registrationrequired

The bright summer had passed away, and gorgeous autumn was flinging its rainbow-tints of beauty on hill and dale.

~Cornelia L. Tuthill, “Virginia Dare: Or, the Colony of Roanoke,” 1840

HenriettaPublicLibrary:

Title: Diwali2022Celebration

Details:Joinusforanearlycelebration ofDiwali,thefestivaloflights,on Saturday,October22ndfrom1:002:30pm!Wewillcelebratewitha danceperformance,craftsforallages, andrefreshments.Thiseventisgeared toallagesandisopentoall,whether youcelebratethisholidayorifyou wouldliketolearnmoreaboutit!No registrationnecessary.

BATAVIA

TheGreatBataviaTrainShowFor 50yearstheGreatBataviaTrain Showhasbeenoneofthepremier hobbyeventsinWesternNew York.Allformsofmodelrailroad andtrain-relatedmerchandisewill beavailable.Itemsofferedinclude allscalesofmodeltrains,historic railroaditems,books,DVD’sand toys.Modelingdemonstrations, andalimitednumberofportable layouts,willbepartofthefun.Free parking.SnackBaravailable.Held October16,9:30-3:30pmatthe GeneseeCommunityCollegeRichardCCallArena,OneCollegeRd., Batavia.$6adults,$3under18, freeforchildrenunder13.http:// gsme.org

FAIRPORT

Craft&VendorFair- Over 30 craftersandvendorswithunique fallandholidayitems,tobenefit MissJulie’sSchoolofBeauty.Miss Julie’sisanon-profitcosmetology schoolempoweringsurvivorsofhumantraffickingthroughvocational training.HeldSunday,October23, 10-4pmattheEagleValeGolfClub Inc.,4344NineMilePointRd., Fairport.https://fb.me/e/ 2S7XOdCkj

HENRIETTA

RunningwiththeAngels5K is a familyfriendly5Kracethatstartsat St.Peter’sEpiscopalChurch,3825 E.HenriettaRd.,Henrietta.The routegoesthroughthesurroundingneighborhoodstreets. HeldOctober16th,1pm.Online RegistrationatRunSignUp.com. Adults$20,Children10andunder $15.Bymail10/11/22.Sendto: RunningwiththeAngelsat3825E. HenriettaRd.,Henrietta,NY14467. Makeallcheckspayableto:St. Peter’sEpiscopalChurchandwrite “race”inthememo.Forfurther information:Barbara 585-334-9062.Cashorchecks only.Registration/PacketPickupat St.Peter’s-Saturday1pm-4pm$22|Sunday,dayofrace-$25. Children10andunder-$15(both days).

Drive-ThruFishFry- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21,4-7pmattheRushHenriettaAmericanLegionPost 1151,260MiddleRoad,Henrietta. Getalarge,batteredHaddockfilet withFrenchfries,homemadecoleslaw,tartarsauce,bread&butter andlemonwedgefor$13.00! http://www.alpost1151.org

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

SundayBreakfast- All youcan eatSundaybreakfastbuffet. Regular&westernscrambledeggs, homefries,bacon,sausage,ham, pancakes,Frenchtoast,sausage gravy,freshbiscuits,freshfruit, juice,coffee,tea,&waterforjust $10.00!JoinusonSunday,OCTOBER23,9am-12pmattheRushHenriettaAmericanLegionPost 1151,260MiddleRoad,Henrietta. www.alpost1151.org

2ndAnnualTrunkorTreat Join usforsomesafeFUN!Wewillhave aBounceHouse,HayRides,Popcorn,CottonCandyandHotCocoa!PlusLotsofCandy!!Held Saturday,October29th,5-7pmat theHenriettaAssemblyofGod, 1390PinnacleRoad,Henrietta.

FridayFishFry&Moreatthe Elks! Beer-battered haddockw/ fries,coleslaw,roll&salad$13. Broiledhaddockw/bakedpotato, vegetable,roll&salad$13.Fish& chipbasket$8.Cheeseravioli w/redsauce$8.Add2meatballs,2 sausageoroneofeach,$3. ChickenFingerBasket$7.SPECIAL: 8oz.PrimeRibDinner$15.Serving 5:30to7:30PMortillsoldout.Call 334-1900after4:00pmtopreorderordriveupandwe’lltake yourorder!Pricesincludesalestax. Gratuitynotincluded.OCTOBER 14th,RochesterElksLodge#24, 3525E.HenriettaRd.,Henrietta. https://www.facebook.com/ RochesterElks24

MeatloafDinner- Our classic meatloaf,withgravy,mashedpotatoes&corn.Bread&butterincludedfor$10.00!(housesalad $2.00extra).HeldOCTOBER25, 4-6pmattheRush-Henrietta AmericanLegionPost1151,260 MiddleRd.,Henrietta.http://www. alpost1151.org

Trunk-or-TreatattheElks! Trickor-treat inasafe,family-friendly environment!Kidswalkbetween decoratedcarsandcollectHalloweencandy.Rainorshine! Communitywelcome!Hostedby RochesterElksLodge#24.OCTOBER22nd,11-1pmattheRochester ElksLodge#24,3525E.Henrietta Rd.,Henrietta.https://www. facebook.com/RochesterElks24

HONEOYE FALLS

TheHoneoyeFallsCommunity Concert Band willperformtheir annualAutumnconcertonSaturday,October22at7:00PMinthe HoneoyeFalls-LimaSchoolDistrict Auditoriumlocatedat619Quaker MeetingHouseRoadinHoneoye Falls.Thebandwillrepriseits10th anniversarycommissionedpiece-HeritageSuitebyFredSturm.Also, SelectionsfromWickedwillforeshadowHalloween.Admissionisfree, however,donationsaregreatly appreciated.

AUTUMN YARD WORK

GONE ‘GREEN’

Autumn is an ideal time of year to get started on building a compost bin. Take advantage of the cooler temperatures to make outdoor workmorecomfortable.

ROCHESTER ELKS LODGE DINNERS TO GO

Weds, October 19, 4-7 pm

Pasta Night $10

Friday, Oct. 21, 5:30-7:30 pm

German Platter $13

Bratwurst Plate $10

Fish Fry with fries & coleslaw $13

Broiled Haddock, baked potato $13

Chicken Finger Basket $7

Jumbo Cheese Ravioli & Sauce $8

Add meatballs or sausage $3

3525 E. Henrietta Rd.

Pre-order 334-1900 after 3 pm

MUMFORD

SpiritsofthePast- As youdepart fromtheTollHousewithyour guide,theoncefamiliarand welcomingHistoricVillagebecomesstrangeandominous.The houryouspendtravelingpathsless troddenandseeingthingsyou neverwillinthedaylightmayseem togoonforever.Groupsofabout 25bravesoulswilldepartfromthe TollHouseeverytenminutes(get yourtokenatadmissionwhenyou arrive).SpiritsofthePast:AWalkin theDarkrunsfortwoweekendsin 2022:Friday,October21,Saturday, October22,andSunday,October 23.Friday,October28,Saturday, October29,andSunday,October 30.GeneseeCountryVillageMuseum,1410FlintHillRoad,Mumford.https://www.gcv.org/events/ spirits-a-walk-in-the-dark/

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

ONTARIO

2022HomeFortheHolidaysBazaar TheNorthOntarioUnited MethodistChurch(otherwise knownas“TheBrickChurch”)will behostingaHomeFortheHolidays BazaaronFriday,October28th from9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.and Saturday,October29thfrom9:00 a.m.-3:00p.m.at7200Ontario CenterRoadinOntario.Wewillbe servingTakeOutlunchonlyon bothdaysfrom11:00a.m.-1:30 p.m.andsharingmanydelicious bakedgoods,craftsand“Nextto New”treasurestosharewith everyonethatstopsbyforavisit. Welookforwardtoseeingyou there!

PENFIELD

Women’sClubofWebsterOctober Meeting featuresSyedAhmed Mustafa,President&CEOofthe NortheastQuadrantAdvancedLife Support(NEQALS)atMeeting& Luncheon-Thursday,October 20th.NEQALSprovidesEmergency AdvancedLifeSupporttoWebster, Ontario&Penfield.Areawomen invited:PenfieldCountryClub, 1784JacksonRd.Penfield.Mix-&mingle-11:15am,meeting-noon &lunch-12:30pm,presentation follows.$21.Entree:ThaiShrimp Wrap,CornedBeefonryebreador grilledchickensalad;includesfresh fruit,coffee,tea.RSVP&payment: October13th-Makecheckpayable toWCW.Sendto:CarolynRittenhouse,405CountyLineRoad,Ontario,NY14519.585-265-1303

Women’sClubofWebsterFall Luncheon Card/GameParty fundraiser,Tuesday,November 8th,atGlendoveers,2328Old BrowncroftRd.,Rochester, 10:00am-4:00pm.Donation: $35.00/perperson.10:00am coffee/beveragesandpastries. 12:30pm:luncheonbuffet.Doorprizes.Netproceedstobenefitlocal charitiesincludingWebsterComfortCare.Guestsencouragedto bringgames.Reservations:check payableto“WCW”byTuesday, November1.Mailto:DianeMiller, 428SenecaParkAve.,Rochester, NY14617.Statename,phone number,emailaddressandnames ofotherplayers,ifany.Information?DianeMiller,230-6042.

PITTSFORD

59thAnnualPittsfordPTSASuper Sale-October19-21st. The PTSASuperSaleisagiant,upscale rummagesalewhereyouwillfind dealsonclothing,shoes,furniture, babygear,sportsequipment,linens,homegoods,tools,outdoor items,bikes,andmore!100%of thefundsraisedgotothePittsford PTSAtoprovideprogramsand eventsineachofour9schoolseveryPittsfordstudentbenefits fromSuperSale!SUPERSALEIS OPENTOTHEPUBLIC:Wednesday, October19,9am-7pm.50%OFF SALE:Thursday,October20,9am7pm.BAG-ITSALE:Friday,October 21,9am-7pm.MendonHigh SchoolGym,472MendonRd.,Pittsford.www.pittsfordptsa.net/ super-sale.

MOMENTS IN TIME

The History Channel

* On Oct. 17, 1906, Wilhelm Voigt, a German shoemaker wearing a stolen captain’s uniform, impersonates an army officer and leads an entire squad of soldiers to help him steal 4,000 marks from the mayor’s office cash box, exploiting their blind obedience to authority. The Kaiser thought the story was funny; the German army did not.

SixandaHalfReasonsfor Smoking andDrummingBees

RochesterBeekeepers:Saturday, October22,1-3pm,intheTinker ParkNatureCenter,1525Calkins Rd,Pittsford,NY14534.Speaker: PeterSieling,SixandaHalfReasons forSmokingandDrummingBees. Beforetheinventionofmovable combhives,smokinganddrummingbeesgavemasterbeekeepers almostasmuchcontroloverbox hivesandskepsasthemoveable framehive.Thetechniqueisstill usefultodayandshouldbeinevery beekeeper’smentaltoolbox.Suggesteddonation5-10.00

ROCHESTER

AnEveningOfFun...WithAPurpose! The FirstPresbyterianChurch ofChili,3600ChiliAve.,ishosting PhyllisContestable,akaReverend Mother,onSaturdayevening, October29th,at7:00p.m.Rev. Motherwillentertainyouwith, “AgingAin’tALaughingMatter.... orisit?Themoneyraisedthrough thisevening’seventwillbeshared between”HabitatforHumanity“ andtheTOPSMarketinBuffalo. Ticketsare$5.00atthedoorwitha “freewill”offeringbeingtakento supportthesetwocauses.Refreshmentswillfollowtheshow. Seatingislimited-ifyouwanta fun,entertainingeveningwhile supportingourneighbors,putthis onyourcalendar!

HearingLossAssociationof America Rochesterchapter: Your identityasapersonwithhearing loss.PsychologistDr.MichaelHarveytreatspeopleaffectedbytheir hearingdeficits.Depression,isolation,shamecanaccompany communicationproblems.Dr.Harvey’svirtualpresentationwillprovidetoolsfora“hero’sjourney” formingone’sidentityasaperson withhearingloss.Visitwebsite www.hearinglossrochester.orgto registerfortheZoomlink.Tuesday, November1,12-1pm,St.Paul’s EpiscopalChurchANDVIRTUAL throughZoom,25WestminsterRd acrossfromGeorgeEastmanMuseum,Rochester. hearinglossrochester.org

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

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

HearingLossAssociationof America Rochesterchapter: Hearingotherpeople’sexperiences (HOPE)Prospective,new,orexperiencedhearinghearingaidusers cansharetheirexperiences,questions,andhearinglossjourneysin aninformaldiscussionfacilitatedby retiredaudiologistJosephKozelsky CCC/A.Tuesday,November1,1011am,St.Paul’sEpiscopalChurch, 25WestminsterRdacrossfrom GeorgeEastmanMuseum. hearinglossrochester.org

ShopfortheVets- Over 20 vendorswithuniqueproducts. Donateanitemoffourlistof neededitemandreceiveafree ticketforourbagraffle.Raffle ticketswillalsobeforsaleand proceedswillbedonatedtoVOC. Bringoneofthefollowingitemsto donatetotheVOCandreceivea raffleticket:socks,blankets,jackets,otherclothingitemsforwinter, anypersonalhygieneitems,orgift cards.JoinusSaturday,October 15,10-4pmattheHiltonGarden Inn,30CelebrationDr.,Rochester. https://fb.me/e/1SWMxiBZX

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TheGatesHistoricalSociety’s Octoberprogram willbeabout thehistoryoftheGatesVolunteer AmbulanceandpresentedbyMelissaGeffert,ChiefofGatesAmbulance.CometotheGatesTown HallAnnexonMonday,October17 at7:00pmtohearhowthisimportantorganizationbegan.This facilityishandicappedaccessible andfree.http://www.gateshistory. org

RUSH

TrunkorTreat! TheRushChurch willhavetheirannualTrunkor TreatonSaturday,October29, 4-6pm.Inadditionto’treating’,we willhavepumpkinpainting,crafts, movieshorts,gamesandmore. Pleasejoinus!

HalloweenTrolleyExpress! Sunday,October23,withrides scheduled11:15,12:05,12:55, 1:45,2:35and3:25.Reservations required:www.nymtmuseum.org/ halloween/.Thetrolleywilltravelto thePumpkinPatchwherechildren willdecorateababypumpkin,and everyonewillenjoydeliciousapple cideranddonuts.Backatthemuseum,toteswillbeprovidedfor trick-or-treating.Inthemodel railroadroom,theSpookyHalloweenWalkwillamazeanddelight!Theeventisnotscaryandis suitableforallages.Kidsareinvited toweartheircostumes.Familyfriendlyadmission:$15adultsand $12ages2-14.TheNewYorkMuseumofTransportation,6393E. RiverRoadinRush.585-533-1113.

SCOTTSVILLE

Scottsville’sHistoricDistrictWheatlandHistoricalAssociation welcomesTheLandmarkSociety’s CaitlinMeives,DirectorofPreservation,asourguestspeakeron Thursday,October20th,at 6:30pm,attheScottsvilleLibrary. Shewillbesharingtheimportance ofhavinganHistoricDistrict,how TheLandmarkSocietybegan,and whattheycanofferownersof historicbuildings.Thiswillbean importantprogramforanyone interestedinthehistoricsignificanceofourlocalvillagesand towns.Don’tmissthisspecialprogrambeingheldinoneofWheatland’smosthistoricandbeautiful buildings.Freeandopentothe public.

Grace’sTableFoodCupboard- at GraceEpiscopalChurch,9Browns Avenue,Scottsville/phone585-889-2028toregisterorfor information.Servingresidentsof Scottsville,Mumford,WestHenrietta,andChili.Foodbagsdistributedmonthly4:00to5:30,October27,November17,December 15,2022.AdditionalHolidaybags providedforThanksgivingand Christmas.

SPENCERPORT

AuroraHouseBasketsand BrunchFundraiser- Joinuson Saturday,October22,8:30am-1pm atthePearceMemorialChurch, 4322BuffaloRoad,NorthChilifor AuroraHouse’sAnnualBasketsand BrunchFundraiser!Cost:$25. https://aurorahousewmc.com/ baskets-brunch-2021/

AuroraHouseBookClub:GriefItisuniqueforeveryperson,every instanceofloss.AuroraHouseis sponsoringagroupwhereone grievingcanfindsomesupport.We cometogetheronthe3rdWednesdayofeachmonth,10:00am11:00am,atAuroraHouse,2495S. UnionStreet,Spencerport.Opento thepublic.Itissuggestedthatyou buyacopyofthebook, It’sOK ThatYou’reNotOK:MeetingGrief andLossinaCulturethatDoesn’t Understand,byMeganDevine,but thisisnotrequiredallcanbenefit fromthediscussion.http:// aurorahousewmc.com

WEST HENRIETTA

WestHenriettaBaptistChurch Craft&VendorSale- Saturday, October22,2022from10:00am -3:00pm.Itwillbelocatedatthe WestHenriettaBaptistChurch, 5660W.HenriettaRd.,W.Henrietta.CRAFTS,VENDORS&RAFFLE!

YORK

YorkUPChurch48thAnnual HarvestDinner- Wearereturning toahavingthedinnerservedinthe socialhall.Backagain,themenu forthispopularroastbeefdinner willincludeHarvardbeets,squash, mashedpotatoes,anddessert. Adults$15,Children5-12$7,4 andunderarefree.JoinusSaturday,October15,5pmattheYork UnitedPresbyterianChurch,2662 MainSt.,York.www. yorkupchurch.org

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RISK FACTORS FOR BREAST CANCER

SENIOR NEWS By Matilda Charles

Do I Need a New Coat is Year?

With cold weather here, we’re all trying to nd ways to stay warm both indoors and when we go out. Are you set up for winter? is is the time to be sure.

Here is what I’ve done so far this year.

Slippers that you wear around the house: Have yours stretched out over the years? Is there any chance you could walk right out of them?

is might be the year you need to invest in new indoor footwear for safety. Slippers are jotted down on my own list because yes, I do need new ones, and I’m going for slippers with a solid bottom.

Indoor vest: I’ve had one for years that adds a layer of warmth when the house is a bit chilly when worn over a sweatshirt or a long sleeve wa e shirt. It’s still ne.

Gloves: I’ve discovered that my insulated gloves that have kept my hands warm for years now have worn through the seam on the thumb, creating a 1-inch hole and letting in very cold air. I discovered how that happened: It’s from holding the steering wheel in the car. I’ll be pulling out my needle and thread to make that repair. Hat, scarf, boots: check.

Winter coat with hood: And this is where making a major purchase is i y. Do I need a new winter coat this year ... or not? And the answer is no. ree winters into Covid, it’s still out there. Despite the new omicron booster, there are experts who say we’ll have another Covid surge this winter with rising cases and hospitalization numbers, mostly due to human behavior and dwindling interest in getting a booster.

So no ... once again, I don’t need a new winter coat. I still won’t be going out as much as I used to long ago.

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

* Pill bugs, also known as roly-polys, are not insects but rather crustaceans. They breathe through gills and are more closely related to shrimp and lobsters than other bugs.

BREAST CANCER TREATMENT

Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. When chemotherapy is taken by mouth or injected into a vein or muscle, the drugs enter the bloodstream and can reach cancer cells throughout the body (systemic chemotherapy). When chemotherapy is placed directly into the cerebrospinal fluid, an organ, or a body cavity such as the abdomen, the drugs mainly affect cancer cells in those areas (regional chemotherapy).

The way the chemotherapy is given depends on the type and stage of the cancer being treated. Systemic chemotherapy is used in the treatment of breast cancer.

STRANGE BUT TRUE By Lucie Winborne

Grow LivCo Workshop Promising for 2022 Holiday Experience

BY AMANDA DUDEK

All Western Evergreen Christmas Tree Farm's Katherine J. T. Humphrey (l) and Ironwood Studios, Inc.'s Stacey Mrva (r) enjoy the workshop!

Ever wondered what the future of local main streets could look like? ese days businesses are competing both instore and online and simply opening your doors may not be enough. Shoppers are looking for an experience, a reason to leave their homes and have fun while buying. At least that was the message at the recent Grow LivCo How to be a Holiday Destination Workshop in Geneseo last week.

Over one hundred attendees from local businesses gathered at the Wadsworth Homestead to hear speaker John Schallert explain what they can do to make their shops a holiday destination and more. Schallert is no stranger to advising on this subject, as he’s worked with over 10,000 independent business owners across the country overhis30-yearcareerand had plenty of success stories to share.

So, what was the message? Schallert advised businesses to think bigger. Local shoppers are important, but growing your audience beyond the immediate area can be a game changer. He asked the attendees to consider “what makes you special”?

He shared that many owners he’s worked with are humble and not immediately comfortable promoting themselves as “the best at” or “the number one” of something. But that might be just what it takes to get travelers to stop by and try their goods and services.

What will it take for businesses to get the word out? Schallert said it’s a combination of savvy marketing, print ads, social media, mailings, yers, and, of course, word of mouth. But he also said not to overthink it. e resounding message was to pick something that makes you stand out and start promoting. Will

we see Livingston County as the new home of the biggest and best for new and exciting services? Time will tell. ose items undoubtedly already exist here; it might just take the right marketing idea to get the word out.

A big thank you to Grow LivCo and Visit LivCo for putting on the event and a congratulations to Heather Grant, owner of Dublin Corners Farm Brewery in York, on winning the drawing for a new transparent igloo, perfect for cold weather outdoor dining. Congratulations also those who won individual sessions with Jon Schallert.

Grow LivCo hopes to bring Schallert back to Livingston County in 2023 to teach his full “Destination Bootcamp” program, a huge savings for area participants who will not need to incur the cost of a hotel, meals, and travel expenses to attend the program in Colorado, Schallert’s home state. Trained facilitators Louise Wadsworth and Maureen Wheeler willalsoo erSchallert’sDestinationCreation,theconsolidated webinar version of this program locally. Follow Grow LivCo for a course schedule in 2023!

To learn more about Jon Schallert, visit www.jonschallert.com.

Grow LivCo is dedicated to creating a business-friendly environment while preserving the quality of life that makes Livingston County a unique and attractive place to live and work. To learn more, visit www.growlivco.com.

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email: swsprouts@gmail.com

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Quail Summit

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Resident Care Assistant

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Provides physical and psychosocial care to all residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice and individuality.

Quail Summit o ers excellent bene ts, competitive wages and great work environment!

Please send resume to:

Liz Slater, Assistant Executive Director lslater@quailsummit.com

OR - 5102 Parrish Street Ext. • Canandaigua, NY

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Executive Assistant to the Sales Manager FULL-TIME

Immediate opening for an energetic self-motivated individual to assist our sales manager.

Job duties include: customer service working with other publications to book and place ads, helping with agency accounts, and generally assisting the sales manager to make sure the department is running smoothly.

Candidates must have excellent time management, customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills. Computer experience (ad order entry, email, Internet) a must. Must be goal and detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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Live-In Caregiver

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FREE RENT • GROCERIES • SMALL WEEKLY SALARY Can arrange for a few days o with advanced notice. Basic Duties: Assist with bathing, administer medications, conversation, companionship.

References Required, Background check.

IMMEDIATE OPENING • CALL 585-747-2699

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CHURCH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Seeking individual to be responsible for the professional management of the Church o ce. Part-time 24 hour/week position begins October 3, 2022.

Detailed posting/quali cations and application process available upon request by emailing: Julie Brocklehurst-Woods, Personnel Committee Chairperson at office@cpcgeneseo.org

Central Presbyterian Church • 31 Center St., Geneseo, NY 14454 (585) 243-0669

Join Our Team!

HR and Billing Specialist

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Responsibilities will include: Supporting the payroll and bene ts of the company, as well as billing and accounting functions. Computer literate, con dentiality and attention to detail are a must. Paychex, Quickbooks and Excel experience preferred. Collections and monthly reconciliations experience a plus. Must be able to multitask in a deadline-driven environment.

is person will interact with all departments within the organization and must have a positive disposition and a customer service mindset. e ideal candidate will want to grow with the company and take on more duties and responsibilities over time.

Email cover letter and resume to: manuelkaram@gvpennysaver.com

York Central School has the following openings:

General Education Teacher (K-6) ELA Teacher (7-12)

Special Education Teacher (7-12) Bus Mechanic/Driver Technology Assistant Cafeteria Monitor

More Information and Application procedure available: www.yorkcsd.org

ADDITIONAL SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS:

Teachers (Certi ed and Uncerti ed)

RNs & LPNs • Food Service Workers

Interviews upon receipt of application.

Send cover letter, resume, and application to: York Central School

Attn: Heidi Newcomb, District O ce P.O. Box 102 • 2578 Genesee Street

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WAYS TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK

Write things down. A to-do list floating around in your head can become overwhelming. The physical task of writing things down and crossing items off the list one-by-one can help you sail through tasks effectively. If you’re a mobile person, jot the list down on the notes function of a smartphone or use a task app that syncs with calendar functions.

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HOW TO SUPPORT LOVED ONES WHO HAVE BREAST CANCER

Offer emotional support. Someone with breast cancer may just need a person who can be there and listen. A hug, a nod of understanding or even a companion who can chat and take the person’s mind off the cancer can be immensely helpful. Keep in mind that emotions may change on a dime, and some emotions may be directed at support systems. While it can feel hurtful, remember the real reason for any outburst is the disease. Patience is needed at all times.

AVOIDING CANCER RISK FACTORS MAY HELP PREVENT CERTAIN CANCERS.

Risk factors include smoking, being overweight, and not getting enough exercise. Increasing protective factors such as quitting smoking and exercising may also help prevent some cancers. Talk to your doctor or other health care professional about how you might lower your risk of cancer.

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BRAIN-HEALTHY HABITS TO EMBRACE

Cognitive decline is a condition that is often associated with aging, but even middle-aged people can experience memory loss or cognition issues.

The Alzheimer’s Association says that more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. By 2050, that number could rise to as high as 16 million people. More than 747,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, says the Canadian Alzheimer’s Association.

Although there is no definitive way to prevent dementia, living a long, vibrant life may be possible by encouraging some healthy habits for the brain. It is never too late or too early to begin health and lifestyle changes.

Exercise: Becoming more active can improve brain volume, reduce risk for dementia and improve thinking and memory skills. The journal Neurology found that older people who vigorously exercise performed better on cognitive tests than others of the same age, placing them at the equivalent of 10 years younger. Increased blood flow that occurs with physical activity may help generate new neurons in the hippocampus, an area of the brain involved with learning and memory.

The Harvard Medical School says aerobic exercise may help improve brain tissue by improving blood flow and reducing the chances of injury to the brain from cholesterol buildup in blood vessels.

Quit smoking: The Alzheimer’s Association indicates that evidence shows smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline. Smoking can impair blood flow to the brain and cause small strokes that may damage blood vessels.

Eat healthy foods: Foods that are good for the heart and blood vessels also are good for the brain. These include fresh fruits and vegetables,

whole grains, fish-based proteins, unsaturated fats, and foods containing omega-3 fatty acids. Neurologists state that, while research on diet and cognitive function is limited, diets, such as Mediterranean and Mediterranean-DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), may contribute to a lower risk of cognitive issues.

Consume caffeine: Caffeine may help boost memory performance and brain health. A Journal of Nutrition study found people ages 70 and older who consumed more caffeine scored better on tests of mental function than those who consumed less caffeine. Caffeine may help improve attention span, cognitive function and feelings of well-being. Information from Psychology Today also indicates caffeine may help in the storage of dopamine, which can reduce feelings of depression and anxiety. In addition, compounds in cocoa and coffee beans may improve vascular health and help repair cellular damage due to high antioxidant levels.

Work the brain: Engaging in mentally stimulating activities can create new brain connections and more backup circuits, states Dr. Joel Salinas, a neurologist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. Working the brain through puzzles, reading and participating in social situations can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a molecule essential for repairing brain cells and creating connections between them.

A good way to combine these lifestyle factors is to take an exercise class with friends, mixing the social, stimulation and exercise recommendations together.

Cognitive decline can come with aging, but through healthy habits, people can reduce their risk of memory loss and dementia.

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BREAST CANCER TREATMENT

Most patients with breast cancer have surgery to remove the cancer. Sentinel lymph node biopsy is the removal of the sentinel lymph node during surgery. The sentinel lymph node is the first lymph node to receive lymphatic drainage from a tumor. It is the first lymph node where the cancer is likely to spread. A radioactive substance and/or blue dye is injected near the tumor. The substance or dye flows through the lymph ducts to the lymph nodes. The first lymph node to receive the substance or dye is removed. A pathologist views the tissue under a microscope to look for cancer cells. After the sentinel lymph node biopsy, the surgeon removes the tumor using breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy. If cancer cells were not found in the sentinel lymph node, it may not be necessary to remove more lymph nodes. If cancer cells were found, more lymph nodes will be removed through a separate incision. This is called a lymph node dissection.

Types of surgery include the following:

• Breast-conserving surgery is an operation to remove the cancer and some normal tissue around it, but not the breast itself. Part of the chest wall lining may also be removed if the cancer is near it. This type of surgery may also be called lumpectomy, partial mastectomy, segmental mastectomy, quadrantectomy, or breast-sparing surgery.

• Total mastectomy: Surgery to remove the whole breast that has cancer. This procedure is also called a simple mastectomy. Some of the lymph nodes under the arm may be removed and checked for cancer. This may be done at the same time as the breast surgery or after. This is done through a separate incision.

• Modified radical mastectomy: Surgery to remove the whole breast that has cancer, many of the lymph nodes under the arm, the lining over the chest muscles, and sometimes, part of the chest wall muscles. Chemotherapy may be given before surgery to remove the tumor. When given before surgery, chemotherapy will shrink the tumor and reduce the amount of tissue that needs to be removed during surgery. Treatment given before surgery is called preoperative therapy or neoadjuvant therapy.

Even if the doctor removes all the cancer that can be seen at the time of the surgery, some patients may be given radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or hormone therapy after surgery, to kill any cancer cells that are left. Treatment given after the surgery, to lower the risk that the cancer will come back, is called postoperative therapy or adjuvant therapy.

If a patient is going to have a mastectomy, breast reconstruction (surgery to rebuild a breast’s shape after a mastectomy) may be considered. Breast reconstruction may be done at the time of the mastectomy or at some time after. The reconstructed breast may be made with the patient’s own (nonbreast) tissue or by using implants filled with saline or silicone gel.