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FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE To flip or not to flip: Flipping properties gained popularity in the second decade of this century, but figures from the property database curator ATTOM Data Solutions indicates that returns on investments in flipped properties declined for the third straight year in 2020. Though flipping can still yield a strong return, investors may not realize the returns on flipped properties that they might have realized as recently as five years ago.

Potential investors should conduct some research regarding real estate market trends, including flipping data where available, to make the most informed decision possible.

All real estate advertised in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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Rush Henrietta American Legion 260 Middle Road • 334-8228 Friday, 2/16 • 4-6:30 pm: Drive Through Fish Fry. Get a 12 to 14 ounce battered haddock filet, French fries, our special house made cole slaw, tartar sauce and a lemon wedge. $12.00 Sunday, 2/18 • 9-11:30 am: All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet.

Get regular or western style scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, potatoes, pancakes, French toast, sausage gravy & biscuits, fresh fruit, orange juice and coffee. $12.00

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Tuesday, 2/20 • 4-6 pm: Spaghetti Dinner. A hearty portion of spaghetti with meatballs and/or sausage, a roll and includes a house salad. $10.00

What constitutes “ethnic” food differs from person to person. Someone of Italian descent may dine regularly on garlic-infused pasta dishes, while a person from another area of the world may find such foods exotic.

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In the cultural melting pot of North America, various cuisines representing countries that span the globe are within arm’s length for many people.

According to Technomic, a Chicago-based research firm, 77 percent of Americans enjoy ethnic foods while dining out once a month. Around 38 percent order ethnic food weekly. In addition, many more people prepare ethnic cuisine at home.

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A growing interest in ethnic foods is fueled by young people. Technomic notes that millennials are more apt to want to try various cuisines and then incorporate them into their regular dining experiences. The National Restaurant Association found that 60 percent of people are likely to “tie their favorite ethnic food to their family history.” Interest in ethnic foods tends to be highest in urban areas where restaurants and ingredients may be more readily available.

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When it comes to the top ethnic cuisines enjoyed throughout the states or provinces and territories, Chinese, Mexican and Italian rally for the top spots on diners’ plates. While the NRA has Italian cuisine as earning topbilling, Technomic’s list says that Chinese food, at 76 percent, followed by Mexican food (74 percent) and Italian (71 percent) comprise the biggest ethnic draws. Japanese or sushi comes in a distant fourth at 32 percent in the United States.

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The statistics portal Statista indicates that, as of January 2015, Chinese, American and Italian foods are quite popular in Canada. However, the percentage of people who cook these foods as opposed to eating them out at a restaurant varies. Chinese food is most widely enjoyed in a restaurant setting, while Italian food is frequently whipped up at home.

As immigration tides change, ethnic cuisine may change with them.

However, interest in experiencing ethnic dining is likely to remain consistent.

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HOMETOWN MAKE THE MOST OF LIMITED SPACE Keep surfaces free of clutter. Surfaces such as dining tables, coffee tables and kitchen counters tend to accumulate clutter. While such clutter might not feel overwhelming in a large home, in small spaces crowded surfaces can make it feel as though the walls are closing in. Make an effort to keep surfaces free of clutter, resolving to discard or put items away each night before going to bed.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE By Lucie Winborne * Aluminum is infinitely recyclable, with nearly 75% of all aluminum ever produced still in use today.

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STORM SURVIVAL 101: PREPARE YOURSELF NOW

HOME IMPROVEMENT

W ith the country deep in the throes of w inter w eather, and hurricane season fast approaching, experts are reminding homeow ners that having a plan in place can be the difference betw een survival and aw aiting help from others. Coming on the heels of some of the w orst string of natural disasters this nation has ever know n (think w inter storms Nemo, Dion, Gemini or Hurricanes Irene and Sandy, and of course Katrina), these forces of M other Nature highlight the importance of being prepared.

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LAWN & LANDSCAPING BUDGET-FRIENDLY WAYS TO UPGRADE A LANDSCAPE Upgrade walkways. Though it’s more expensive than adding planters and planting perennials, upgrading old and cracked walkways is a great way to give a property a whole new look. According to the renovation experts at HomeAdvisor, homeowners typically pay between $6 and $12 per square foot for new concrete walkway installation. Homeowners working on a budget can target spots where walkways have already cracked and fix those areas first before continuing the project piecemeal until all the old walkways have been replaced.

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ROOFING, SIDING, GUTTERS

Portable vs. Standby Generators Prepare your hom e for a pow er outage (Family Features) Understanding the distinction betw een these options w ill help any family determine w hich is the better choice for their home.

• A portable generator is an immediate, but temporary, solution.

A portable gas generator is less expensive than a standby unit and doesn’t require installation time. Its benefits have limits, as it can only pow er a few home appliances for a few hours before needing refueling.

• A standby generator w ith an automatic transfer sw itch provides a seamless and permanent backup pow er solution. It is professionally installed outside the home and can pow er more of your home’s appliances for long periods of time.

Pow ered by natural gas or liquid propane, recent pow er management technology has allow ed homes to still receive w hole-house backup electricity, but w ith a smaller, more affordable generator than in years past.

W ith an emergency kit on hand and the right backup pow er source available, the frustration of w eathering a storm can be greatly lessened.

STRANGE BUT TRUE By Lucie Winborne * Greenland sharks don’t reach puberty until they are 150 years old.

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By Fifi Rodriguez 1. TELEVISION: Which popular Netflix series features groups of teens nicknamed “Kooks” and “Pogues”?

2. HISTORY: When did Facebook launch?

3. MUSIC: Which pop music singer had hits with songs like “Changes” and “Let’s Dance”?

4. GEOGRAPHY: What country possesses the Isle of Wight?

5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of peacocks called?

6. AD SLOGANS: Which company’s advertising slogan is “the ultimate driving machine”?

7. LANGUAGE: What is the Latin phrase often shortened to “i.e.”?

8. MYTHOLOGY: What is the name of the maze that confined the Minotaur?

9. MOVIES: Which movie has the tagline, “Mischief. Mayhem. Soap.”?

10. LITERATURE: Shakespeare is believed to have written approximately how many plays?

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HOW CHOCOLATE BECAME TIED TO VALENTINE’S DAY Heart-shaped boxes filled with decadent treats are coveted gifts on Valentine’s Day. Chocolate lovers typically have a favorite type of chocolate, whether it’s creamy filled truffles or chocolate pieces with fruit or nut fillings.

The tradition of gifting chocolate is anything but new. Chocolate and other sweet treats have been offered for centuries as prized gifts. Even ancient Aztecs and Mayans celebrated chocolate and saw it as a hot commodity.

Drinks made of cacao beans would be given as presents to people of high status. Chocolate also would be offered to the gods as a token of appreciation.

Cacao beans were even used as a form of currency at one point.

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39th annual

Pen-A-Poem CONTEST WINNER Lawrence R. Berger

Hungry, Hungry Hearing Aids

They screech like baby birds calling for their mother Feeding time They have worked hard all day Bringing me the joyous news from the radio: 19 cases in this county 105 cases in that The entire country is trying to "flatten the curve" As the world watches The stock market crashed Food is getting hard to find And we're just ending week one.

But My electric bill is paid And the hungry, hungry hearing aids Settle down like swaddled infants when I put them in the charger Enjoy my little ones For tomorrow The dance begins again.

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REFRESH YOUR SMILE!

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DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter and her friend went to a concert and had to climb stairs. They ended up walking about 2.5 miles in total. After returning home, my daughter had severe pain in both of her feet and was unable to stand or walk on them. She said it felt like someone was crushing them.

The pain did not get better, so she went to the emergency room a few days later. A doctor there performed an X-ray and said that the pain was due to bunions, although they did not even look at her feet. She also saw a foot specialist who told her that the diagnosis was neuropathy of the feet and recommended Neurontin for pain. He asked her if she has diabetes, but she does not. They told my daughter that she will have to live in pain for the rest of her life.

The doctor recommended getting some tests done on her nerves at the hospital, but she doesn’t have money to pay for these tests. What can be done to help her? How is it possible that the pain started so suddenly? She is in constant pain and is unable to walk. -- K.B. ANSWER: “Neuropathy” is not a diagnosis; it’s a name for a diverse group of diseases that cause damage to the nerves, specifically signifying the nerves in the brain and spinal cord or those outside of them.

The recommendation of getting nerve testing done is correct. This does sound like neuropathy from the little bit of information I have, although neuropathies do not typically begin with exercise the way you described. I have seen several cases where muscles have become terribly inflamed and even break down after a period of unusually strenuous exertion (this usually gets better with time), but I would have expected the doctors to make that diagnosis.

There is a compressive neuropathy in the foot (tarsal tunnel syndrome) where the nerve is damaged by pressure from muscles, bones and connective tissue, but this happening to both feet at the same time would be surprising. Metabolic neuropathies, like B12 deficiency, cause symptoms on both sides but do not begin suddenly. I’d be worried about her lower spine.

I don’t know what your daughter’s financial situation is, whether she might be eligible for Medicaid or the Affordable Care Act, or whether there is a free medical clinic near you.

I have had many patients make just enough money that they don’t qualify for Medicaid, but are unable to afford commercial insurance and don’t get it through work *** 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. © 2024 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved GENESEE VALLEY PENNY SAVER ● GVPENNYSAVER.COM 1-866-812-8111

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STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne * Andrew Lawrence, ran two hours, 47 minutes and 41 seconds in a banana costume during a London marathon in order to secure the title of the fastest time to run a marathon while wearing a fruit costume.

PREPARING FOR A NIGHT OUT Pick a pregame meeting spot. When heading out with a squad of friends, save time by carpooling or establishing a predetermined meetup spot.

Magic Maze START WITH AN “ST” TO MAKE A NEW WORD

TIPS TO HELP REALIZE YOUR GOALS THIS YEAR Make note of potential obstacles. Recognizing potential hurdles in advance of their appearance can help you overcome these obstacles and stay the course toward achieving your goals. For example, men and women hoping to lose weight can look ahead to occasions that might compromise their efforts, such as a loved one’s wedding or backyard barbecue. Recognizing these obstacles in advance gives people a chance to develop a plan to overcome them. In the weight loss example, men and women can choose vegetarian options from reception menus or resolve to avoid alcohol, which tends to be high in calories.

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and 2014 STEINWAY BABY GRAND PIANO. To indicate your interest in arranging inspection and delivery with a moving company. angelinarod42@gmail.com

YARN for crocheting. 585-964-2405 DISNEY DVDs. 585-698-0758

Family Handyman MAGAZINES, 2015-2021, 34 issues. Avon area. 585-226-3073 BUBBLEWRAP SHEETS, 18”x24”. Clean. Several dozen plus. Must take all.

Avon area. 585-226-3073

McDonald’s Happy Meal SQUISHMALLOWS – Michaela and Kevin. 585-503-7083 VINTAGE ELECTRONICS - Tubes, tube testers, stereo equipment, radios, amplifiers, microphones, Test equipment, speakers, records, Ham Radio, TVs, Music Amplifiers, Advertising. greg3151@ymail.com

HP PSC1300 Series ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER, SCANNER, COPIER. Good condition.

Palmyra. Text Only. 315-576-6513

ATV or DIRT BIKE for father son project. Running or not. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278

Large BOWLING TROPHY, in good condition and a large bag of CRAFT ITEMS. Batavia. Please leave a message. 585-343-5957

1000-piece JIGSAW PUZZLES and SEARCH WORD BOOKS. 585-415-8513

Hundreds of WINE CORKS. Great for craft projects. cap651@yahoo.com

EGG CARTONS, HANGING FILE FOLDERS and an ADJUSTABLE BED FRAME for double or queen. joannewojc@rochester.rr.com

BUNK BEDS - Wood. One frame needs repairs. Needs mattresses.

Bkmccormick12@gmail.com

YARD FENCING for my backyard. Nunda. Call 585-447-0201

55” TV. Works fine. Flat screen, older model. No longer needed. Avon area.

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CANNING JARS – quart and pint. For senior citizen. Will pick up from Geneseo, Avon, and Livonia area. 585-519-3798

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS to donate to a church rummage sale. Dishware, linens, glassware, and misc. (no clothing). Happy to deliver. qwakrkpr@yahoo.com

SANDBLASTING CABINET, COMPRESSOR, SUPPLIES, etc. to restore my old hand tools and get them working again. 585-330-3348

For the person from Gates - ATTACHMENTS for the KIRBY VACUUM CLEANER, Heritage II, Model #2HD have been found. 585-334-2576

DOG WHEELCHAIR or BRACE for right rear knee of 55# Boxer mix w/ACL tear so we can go for walks. tammy111137@aol.com

2 PATIO LOUNGE CHAIRS - metal frame. Color faded - red mesh material.

585-225-1852

Seeking a WEBER GAS or CHARCOAL GRILL you are no longer using. Please call or text Matt. 315-576-1278

TV – tube type, 19”. Working. Pick up, Canandaigua. No texting. 585-394-2901

LANDLINE TELEPHONE in working condition. 585-229-2186

GAS CLOTHS DRYER - White. 11 yrs. old. Works fine. Pickup only. ralph@rdurkee.com

MS person needs YARN to knit for exercise. Delivery needed. 585-346-7022 CPAP MACHINE for elderly person with sleep apnea. Call/text. 585-474-4430

Used QUANTUM WHEELCHAIR, heavy duty. Needs batteries. Old but in great condition. kskeswitzer@gmail.com WATER SOFTENER ZEOLITE RESIN BEADS, 4.5 cu ft. in pails. Old Kleen Plus brand softener and iron filter for parts. 585-451-9678

BED PADS, disposable or cloth. Also looking for INDOOR BABY or DOG GATE. Desperately needed, Lakeville. Call or text 585-649-8706.

CHAINSAW for cutting trees. Working would be great. Any size. Text 585-260-0437

Black NATUZZI COUCH & LOVE SEAT. Some scratches: no holes. Couch reclines, both have headrests. Available after 3/12. 585-356-3439

PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR for senior citizen for errands, working in the garden. stujaxon@yahoo.com

3 B/N RWF4200A REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTERS. Brand is ICEPURE. Pick up in Spencerport. RHCL88@rochester.rr.com

XYLOPHONE. Similar to the ones used in elementary schools.

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60” OAK BATHROOM VANITY with marble top. Pick up only.

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WASHING MACHINE. Big, small, medium - does not matter. Cannot really pick up outside Batavia. Text preferred. 518-805-4158

White GT 180 MOWER LAWN TRACTOR. Not used in 3 years; does not start.

585-233-0730

SPORTS CARDS, COLLECTIBLE CARDS, and COMIC BOOKS (avid collector).

Any condition. Will pick up. Call or text. 585-260-0437

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active senior living Here’s a Tip * From L.D.W. in Illinois: “When I have a recipe, I put all the ingredients on the counter, and as I use each one, I put it away.

My daughter and daughter-in-law like the idea, as they at one time or another forget an item.” I like that one, too, L.D.W. A well-prepared cook makes a delicious meal. * “When thickening soup, don’t overlook instant potato mix.

It’s perfect for making a thin broth into a nice, thick stew sauce, and it’s pretty cheap. It only takes a couple of tablespoons.” -I.F. in Utak * Want delicious fried chicken crust but not the dripping oil?

Baste chicken pieces with mayonnaise, then dredge in crushed cracker crumbs mixed with a bit of flour. Bake and enjoy.

Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

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BY HENRY BOLTINOFF

This week’s puzzle answer is elsewhere in this paper.

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Week 3 Break the boredom with our four week Cabin Fever Contest! Solve the puzzles each week and send them in for your chance to win a Cabin Fever Survival Kit No purchase required.

How many days in a leap year?_______ What day is leap day?_______________ If you were born on leap day and are 75 years old, how many years have you had your actual birthday? _____ Who invented leap year? ____________________________________ Leap years are added to our calendar to keep it synchronized with the Earth’s revolutions around the sun.

What town in the USA considers itself the “Leap Year Capitol?” _____________________________________

Mail to: GVPS Cabin Fever Contest 2024 1471 Route 15 • Avon, NY 14414 All entries must be postmarked by March 2, 2024.

Winner will be randomly chosen from all correct entries.

Enter each week for a greater chance of winning.

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Playing all 4 weeks? Mail your entries together by 3/2/24.

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Elevator etiquette Please, when using an elevator, don’t stand directly right in front of the door and then try to rush in; there are people inside who need to get out first. This happens so much.

I always stand to the side and then look in to see if anyone’s in there and when it’s clear, I get in. It’s not a pretty sight when you’ve got people trying to get in as people are trying to get out. Please use common sense.

Thank you I was in the Wegmans parking lot on Feb 2nd and this gentleman informed me that I had a flat tire.

While I was sitting there trying to figure out what I was going to do, he came back with a machine to blow up my tire right there. I’m 88 years old, so this was a blessing from God. Thank you!

Winter is so beautiful Winter is so beautiful around here.

I’m so glad to see so many people using the Erie Canal towpath and the county park trails in all seasons (we’re from upstate NY after all; if we shelter inside whenever it’s under 40º, we’d miss so much of winter).

Use your phone To the people who complained about a restaurant being closed despite checking their website for the hours of operation, do not blame the restaurant. I’m sure the restaurant had a phone number. Did you think to call the restaurant? Folks, have you noticed people developing a communication phobia to the point of paralysis? With all the technology today there is less communication going on than there was 100 years ago. This couple probably pays over $100 a month to have their cellphone, yet they don’t use it for what it was originally designed to do.

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BRICK HOMES FIGHT FIRES THE LONGEST (NAPSI)—Firefighters report that it takes about an hour and a half for a fire to breach a brick home-as compared to fiber cement in under an hour and vinyl siding in just minutes.

Choosing brick exteriors to protect their own firehouses, firefighters say brick homes help slow the spread, offering the extra few minutes to help save lives and property as this brief video shows.

While the International Residential Code (IRC) does not require cladding on singlefamily homes to have a fire rating, the International Building Code (IBC) acknowledges that fired-clay brick has tested to provide a minimum one-hour fire resistance rating alone, regardless of backing material. This is something that synthetic materials—such as fiber cement—cannot claim.

Primarily made of clay, brick is classified as a noncombustible material that will not burn, melt or combust.

In a one-hour severe fire test conducted independently for the Brick Industry Association (BIA), vinyl siding burned after only 18 minutes, fiber cement failed within one hour and fired-clay brick withstood the flames after one hour. The test was conducted in accordance with ASTM E119, the Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.

Learn More: BIA is the nationally recognized authority on clay brick construction representing the nation’s distributors and manufacturers of clay brick and suppliers of related products. To learn more, go to Fire Prevention at www.gobrick.com.

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THE SIMILARITIES BETWEEN PASSOVER AND EASTER To the casual observer, Passover and Easter may not to seem to have much in common. While the two holidays are celebrated by people of different faiths, they share certain similarities. Both Passover and Easter celebrate fundamental tenets of their respective faiths. For Christians, Easter commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a moment that has shaped the lives of faithful Christians ever since.

During Passover, Jews honor a moment in history that helped free slaves from captivity and shape them into the people of Israel. In addition, historians believe that the Passion of Christ, which is the short final period of Jesus’ life, occurred during the observance of Pesach, or Passover. During this time, Jesus went to Jerusalem in response to a mandate to appear at the Temple. It also is believed that the Last Supper described in all four Gospels was likely a Passover seder. Liberation and rebirth also are at the heart of both holidays.

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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.

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

HENRIETTA PUBLIC LIBRARY: Images of Iceland Join award-winning photographer Dave Valvo as he presents some outstanding images of Iceland.

When Dave visited in June, instead of visiting many of the hotspots during the day when they are filled with tourists, he joined a group of other photographers from all over the world who drove the ring road during the day and went out shooting images all night. In June, the sun just sets so golden hour lasts all night, making for some incredible photographs! Come join us to see some very unique images (like this one!) and hear a fascinating story. This is an in-person event at the Henrietta Public Library on Thursday, March 7th from 6-7pm.

Please register at hpl.libcal.com or call 585-359-7092.

In seed-time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy. ~ William Blake

RUSH PUBLIC LIBRARY: Euchre Club: Join euchre enthusiast, Cheryl, for some fun and friendly Euchre games at the William Udicious Pavilion! Euchre knowledge is necessary, as this is not a class for beginners. The club will meet twice a month at 6:30 PM on Wednesdays: February 7th and 21st, March 6th and 20th. Please register for each date you plan to attend. If registration is full, sign up on the waiting list and we will open another table when we get a total of four more to play.

Saturday Storytime: Drop-in story time will begin promptly at 12:30 every Saturday with Erin. After listening to stories families can play with our toys or get creative with the art cart, then choose books to take home for cozy reading together. No registration required.

One kind word can warm three winter months. ~Japanese Proverb

HENRIETTA Drive Through Fish Fry - February 16 & 23, 4pm-6:30pm, Rush Henrietta American Legion Post, 260 Middle Rd., Henrietta. Get a 12 to 14 ounce battered haddock filet, French fries, our special in-house made coleslaw, tartar sauce and a lemon wedge for $12.

All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet - February 18, 9am-11:30, Rush Henrietta American Legion Post, 260 Middle Rd., Henrietta. Get regular or western style scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, potatoes, pancakes, French toast, sausage gravy & biscuits, fresh fruit, orange juice and coffee for just $12! Note time change.

ROCHESTER Rochester Model Railroad Club Open House - Saturday, March 2, 10-5pm and Sunday, March 3, 1-5pm. Model railroad flee market on Saturday. Large (40 x 60 foot HO train layout depicting the Lehigh Valley railroad of the 1950’s from Buffalo thru Pennsylvania to Jersey City. Members have used photos, actual plans and on-site visits and pictures to recreate many of the actual scenes, buildings and bridges. One of the highlights of the layout is the Lehigh Valley Gorge. The event is not handicapped accessible as the layout is in the basement of the First Universalist Church, 150 South Avenue, Rochester. Masks are optional.

Pet Adoption Network Open House - Our mission as a nonprofit and no-kill organization is to rescue homeless cats and kittens, obtain veterinary care for them. All cats and kittens in our program live in foster homes until they’re ready for adoption. All adoptable foster cats and kittens have been spayed/ neutered, combo tested, and will have age appropriate vaccines. Currently our adoption center is open Sunday’s only - Noon to 4:00pm at 4261 Culver Road, Rochester. Can’t get to our center during open hours? Call 585-338-9175 and leave a message. We will arrange appointments to bring adopters and kitties together. Price: Kittens $200; Cats $150; Seniors $100.

PRESIDENTS’ DAY

SCOTTSVILLE “Writing Rochester’s Eclipse Story Together” - Wheatland Historical Assoc. is privileged to have Debra Ross, American Astrological Society’s Solar Eclipse Task Force Co-chair, to speak at Hartmann Hall, St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Scottsville on Monday, Mar. 4, 2024, at 7:00pm. The church is located at 99 Main St. in Scottsville. A time of refreshments and conversation to follow the presentation. This free program is open to the public. For more information email whascottsville@gmail.com and watch for announcements on the Wheatland Historical Association Facebook page.

NOW HERE’S A TIP "You can reuse the envelopes that come in junk mail and solicitations. I use them to keep coupons together for when I go to the store, and magazine clippings that I save for my daughter." -M.W. in Alabama

Homemade Spaghetti Dinner February 20, 4pm-6pm, Rush Henrietta American Legion Post, 260 Middle Rd., Henrietta. Homemade spaghetti dinner with your choice of meatballs and/or sausage and including a House salad for $10.00!

Presidents’ Day is, first a foremost, a chance to reflect and honor past presidents. But it also is a day for shoppers to find great deals on a host of items.

Fish Fry Dinners - The BEST Fish Fry in Henrietta available for 5 Lenten Fridays: February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Enjoy Palmer’s pre-cooked breaded haddock that is baked to perfection and served with boiled and buttered potatoes, and fresh coleslaw. Includes roll, drink, and dessert for $13. This wonderful dinner is available in our Comfortable Dining Area, or for those who like to bring their fish home, you can Drive Through to pick up your dinners.

Come join your friends and parishioners at Guardian Angels Church at St. Marianne Cope RC Parish at 2061 E. Henrietta Rd., Henrietta from 5pm-7pm.

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Antique things have an appreciation and worth. Something can be old, but it can be timeless; therefore, it becomes an antique. If this antique is preserved and deemed precious, it could be passed down as a family heirloom. ~CeeLo Green

NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice The Storage Mall - Rush located at 7466 W. Henrietta Rd., Rush, NY 14543 intends to hold a sale of the property stored in the below listed Storage Spaces.

The public sale shall occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions.com on 2/27/2024 at 10:00AM. Unless listed below, the contents consist of household goods and furnishings. Pam Gladstone unit #002/017; John Lee Shetron unit #111; Amanda McKee unit #19. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See manager for details.

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Apr 22 Spring Fling – Buffalo AKG Art Museum, lunch & Botanical Gardens Apr 28-30 Twitty/Lynn Show & Daniel in PA Dutch Country May 13-14 Daniel & PA Dutch Country May 15-22 Yellowstone & Mt. Rushmore (West of the Red River) May 16 Zippo Lighter/Case Knives Museum & Seneca Allegany Casino

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May 29 Captain Bill’s Doo-Wop Lunch Cruise on Seneca Lake Jun 11 Sackets Harbor: War of 1812 Tour Jun 11-13 Cape May, NJ “Queen of the Seaside Resorts” Jun 18 Jersey Boys @ Merry Go Round Theatre Jun 24 Captain Bill’s Rock ‘n Roll Bingo Lunch Cruise on Seneca Lake Jun 26 The Underground Railroad Heritage Tour (Niagara Falls) Jul 15-19 Michigan, Mackinac & Frankenmuth July 18 Elvis Show @ Southern Tier Stables July 31 Mystery Tour: Animal Lovers Frolic in the Finger Lakes Aug 6-8 PA Dutch Country with Daniel & The Sound of Music Aug 12-13 Hershey, PA & Auto Museum Aug 20-21 Daniel & PA Dutch Country Aug 27 Bandstand @ Merry Go Round Theatre

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Help Reduce Animal Overpopulation One of the easiest ways to prevent pet overpopulation is to spay and neuter animals. Cats can reproduce at very fast rates. According to the Cat Rescue, Adoption & Foster Team of Central Oregon, two uncontrolled breeding cats can create the following situation if they have two litters a year at a survival rate of 2.8 kittens per litter: 12 cats in the first year, 66 cats in the second year, and 2,201 cats in the third year. Cats reach puberty between 4 and 12 months of age. Female cats reproduce between January and September, and might come back into “heat” every 14 to 21 days until they have bred or daylight decreases considerably. Cats can give birth 60 days after they have bred.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m a high school student and I’m thinking about what kind of career I’d like to have after I graduate three years from now. I’m not sure college is for me, and I like being around pets -- my family has two dogs and a cat, and I have a flop-eared rabbit. I’ve heard that pet sitting is a good business to be in. Is this true? Can I do that instead of college? -- Caryn H., Fort Walton Beach, Florida DEAR CARYN: Pet sitting is a huge and growing market, because almost every owner is going to need someone to watch their pet at some point. So, it’s certainly worth considering as a career. You can start your own pet-sitting business or go to work for someone else.

This is a job that requires responsibility and self-discipline, because people are entrusting you with their pets. You have to show up at the agreed-upon time, follow the owners’ instructions to the letter, and make sure their pets remain happy and healthy.

If dog-walking is part of the job, you’ve got to keep them under control and away from conflicts with other dogs. You’ve got to stay healthy, because a sick day is not an option unless you have someone to cover for you.

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David Riddell: Guiding Venture Compassionate Ministries Towards Community Transformation

BY SUZIE WELLS

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n the heart of Henrietta, NY, David Riddell, Director of Venture Compassionate Ministries (VCM) at Calvary Community Church of the Nazarene, stands as a beacon of hope and compassion for the local community. Riddell sheds light on his inspiring journey, the challenges faced by VCM, and the organization’s unwavering commitment to serving its neighbors.

David Riddell’s path to leading Venture Compassionate Ministries is rooted in a deep-seated passion for helping others. With a professional journey spanning 17 years, Riddell has dedicated his efforts to various nonprofit organizations, primarily those with religious affiliations.

His educational background in Christian education and recreation management, followed by graduate work in business administration, has equipped him with a diverse skill set essential for leading impactful community organizations. Riddell also serves as Senior Director of Advancement and Communications at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School in Rochester.

The pivotal moment that ignited Riddell’s passion for service occurred during a mission trip to Guatemala at the age of 13. This transformative experience broadened his perspective and fueled his desire to serve individuals and families in need. Over the years, he has actively engaged in compassionate ministry programs and nonprofit work, leading and participating in mission trips to Guatemala.

Riddell says his daily inspiration at VCM comes from the unwavering resilience and perseverance of the families they serve. The challenges these individuals face are profound, especially since the pandemic intensified difficulties for many.

Equally inspiring, he says, are the dedicated volunteers within VCM who embody the spirit of community service.

More than 80 individuals lend their time David Riddell and efforts to VCM’s outreach programs, showing the power of love and community support. Riddell says, “Their commitment to serving others in a nonjudgmental and caring capacity is a testament to the power of love and community support. I am inspired to continue fostering a community where neighbors come together, unconditionally supporting one another at their points of greatest need.”

As Director of Venture Compassionate Ministries, Riddell finds great joy in witnessing the positive impact on the faces of the families they serve. Especially poignant was their Christmas food distribution event, where despite challenging weather conditions, volunteers came together to bring holiday cheer to the community. The smiles and expressions of gratitude from the families receiving personalized food boxes were particularly heartwarming, Riddell says, as “connecting with the families and sharing in their joy during a challenging time encapsulates the essence of what we do and reinforces the impact of our efforts.”

volunteer, giving back to the community that supported them during their greatest need.

Riddell emphasizes that his core goal is to ensure that every person treated by VCM is recognized for their VCM Food Pantry Stockers worth, beyond being a statistic or a client, “irrespective of their past actions or the challenges they may be facing.” Riddell’s goal is to create opportunities to build genuine connections with families, guiding them towards holistic wellbeing, both physically and spiritually.

Venture Compassionate Ministries operates on the principle of “loving our neighbors,” inspired by the biblical commandment to love one’s neighbor as oneself. The organization is committed to walking alongside community members through every phase of life, from newborns to working families to shut-ins, offering a range of outreach programs and services.

The needs present today among the families served by VCM are challenging and diverse, from food insecurity, job instability, housing and domestic safety concerns, medical expenses, and a pervasive sense of isolation. The organization navigates these challenges by offering a comprehensive strategy that provides hope, creates opportunities, and builds meaningful partnerships.

Venture Compassionate Ministries engages the community through weekly support groups, Divorce Recovery, Embrace Grace, Embrace Life, and addressing essential support for individuals navigating challenging life transitions. The Food Pantry program, their largest initiative, strategically partners with organizations like Foodlink to support those in need.

Additional programs, such as their quilting program that creates baby quilts and hats to families at Highland Hospital, Lydia’s Closet (providing free children’s clothing), and special outreach initiatives such as their Easter Hygiene Baskets, Back to School Backpack and School Supplies, diaper and formula distribution, ensure that VCM’s support addresses various aspects of the community’s needs.

David Riddell’s leadership at Venture Compassionate Ministries reflects a commitment to fostering a supportive community where love, compassion, and genuine connections prevail. Through VCM’s multifaceted programs and outreach initiatives, Riddell and his team are making a profound impact on the lives of those facing adversity in Henrietta and beyond.

VCM has witnessed an influx of new volunteers, affiliated or unaffiliated with Calvary or Venture. Riddell is inspired that individuals who were once assisted by VCM during the pandemic now

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Teaching Assistants Brighton Central Schools Recruiting for full-time positions ($16.36 per hour, 10 months per year with health, dental and retirement benefits) and for on-call Substitute Positions ($16.00 per hour). Working to support students one-on-one and teachers in the classroom Visit our website at www.bcsd.org under Job Opportunities to apply and to view additional position details.

Indoor Sprouting facility seeking help with harvesting and packing

ROAD SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Must be able to lift 50lbs on a repetitive basis Approx. 30 hrs/wk; Full-time benefits

Matthews Buses, Inc. has an opening for a Road Service Technician in the Southern Tier area.

We are seeking a motivated individual who can work independently and possesses the following experience:

Call for an interview or send resume to:

• Valid NYS Driver’s License/CDL a plus • Strong knowledge of electrical trouble shooting and multi-plex diagnosis • Experience with Cummins, Detroit and Freightliner preferred • Experience with NYS DOT inspection regulation • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience preferred in automotive or medium truck repair Matthews Buses offers company paid training for Cummins, Detroit and Freightliner.

Excellent pay and a full benefits package including health, dental, 401k program with generous company match, holidays, and paid time off.

SPRINGWATER SPROUTS PO Box 406 • Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 585-624-1234 OR email: swsprouts@gmail.com

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DRIVERS

Entry Level Technicians/Detailer/Bus Prep Tech Come for a job…. Stay for a career Matthews Buses, Inc., New York’s largest Thomas Built Bus dealer has immediate full-time openings for entry level technicians, detailers, paint & body technicians, and a Bus Prep Tech at our Avon and Syracuse locations.

Successful candidates must possess: • Experience with lettering and/or graphics installation is a plus.

• Proficiency in the cleaning/detailing of automobiles, vans, and buses.

• Fabrication Skills.

• Must have own tools or at least the basics to perform the job.

• Work independently and with a “team.”

• Clean Driving Record.

• Will train the right individual.

Matthews Buses offers excellent pay and a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K program with generous company match, paid holidays, and earned paid time off along with sick time.

Matthews Buses is seeking part-time & seasonal drivers at our Avon location. CDL required.

Excellent Pay! Apply to mmckernon@matthewsgroupinc.com or call 518-584-2400 ext. 212

THE GROWTH OF THE SOLAR EMPLOYMENT SECTOR According to the Solar Foundation’s National Solar Jobs Census 2016, there were 260,077 solar workers working at 8,601 solar companies in the United States in 2016. The census also found that the five states with the most solar jobs in 2016 were California, Massachusetts, Texas, Nevada, and Florida. Twenty-eight percent of state solar workers in 2016 were females, making women the largest demographic in the solar industry.

Latinos and Hispanics (17.2 percent), Asians or Pacific Islanders (9.1 percent), and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces (9 percent) rounded out the top four demographics employed by the solar industry. Of the 260,077 solar industry jobs in 2016, more than 137,000 were classified as installation jobs that paid a median wage of $26 per hour. With roughly 38,000 jobs in 2016, solar manufacturing was the next biggest employer of workers in the solar industry.

Qualified candidates should apply to:

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Dental Assistant Full-Time, Mon.-Thurs. $17-$24/hr based on experience

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Home Energy Auditor Knowledge of the home performance industry or experience in home energy field preferred.

Entry level opportunities also available.

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Crew Leader and/or Crew Positions General labor skills with carpentry, insulation and minor home repair experience preferred.

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Body & Paint Technicians Matthews Buses, Inc. has an opening for a Body & Paint Technician at both our Avon and Syracuse locations. We are seeking a motivated individual who can work independently and possesses the following experience: • 3 Years’ Experience • Fabrication Skills • Must have own tools • Clean Driving Record Matthews Buses offers excellent pay and a full benefits package including health, dental, 401k program with generous company match, holidays, and paid time off.

All Applicants Must: Have Valid Driver’s License • Pass Background Check

Qualified candidates should apply to:

All tools, equipment and additional training will be provided.

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Brighton Central Schools Requires security guard licensure.

Daytime positions available that include health, dental and retirement benefits. $17.20 per hour.

Visit our website at www.bcsd.org under Job Opportunities to apply and to view additional position details.

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TO ALL PERSONS claiming an interest in: 1994- 14’- FIBERGLASSBAYLINER- USJK61JAD494- NY2641UK :PATRICK HURLEY will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/ outboard motor. If you have any claim to the watercraft/outboard motor, contact SCDNR at 803-734-3699.

Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no claim of interest is made and the watercraft/ outboard motor has not been reported stolen, SCDNR shall issue clear title.

Case No: 20230628950479

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PRAYER TO THE Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail.) Oh, most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God. Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none who can withstand your power. Holy Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us, who have recourse to Thee. (3 times).

Holy Mother, I place this in your hands. (3 times). Say this prayer 3 days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you. Thank you Virgin Mary for answering my prayers.

P.G.

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