Recreational Tianeptine Has Potential for Abuse

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been hearing about tianeptine being sold at gas stations. Is it really dangerous? -- S.F.

ANSWER: Like so many substances, tianeptine can be a useful drug when prescribed and taken correctly (it’s used in several countries for depression), but it is indeed dangerous when used recreationally. Its use has been banned in several (unfortunately not all) states across the U.S. It is sold (yes, especially at gas stations) as a dietary supplement. Because it acts on the same receptor as morphine, when used at high doses far beyond the medically approved dose, it has potential for abuse and even overdose, with a handful of deaths ascribed to its use.

I recommend in the strongest possible terms against its recreational use and hope it is completely banned soon.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have severe pain in my right shoulder. I have seen two orthopedists and received X-rays, MRI scans and a cortisone injection, which didn’t work. Both surgeons recommended a shoulder replacement. I am taking three adult aspirins each morning (I am allergic to NSAIDs), which makes the pain go away. Is this safe? I am 83 and otherwise healthy. -- J.B.

ANSWER: Aspirin is a type of non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug and has the toxicities common to all the drugs in that group, including an increased risk for bleeding and potential damage to the stomach and kidneys. But it has additional toxicities beyond NSAIDs like ibuprofen, especially at higher levels. I am very cautious about prescribing aspirin and generally prefer other anti-inflammatory medicines. However, people have long taken aspirin -- sometimes at much higher doses -- usually without problems. The fact that you are taking it only once a day reduces the toxicity, but I have to say I am surprised the benefit is lasting all day. The risk of toxicity is higher at older ages. At 83, you are at a significantly higher risk (seven times the risk) than younger people. Most of the data on exactly what your risk is comes from people taking low-dose aspirin (81 mg, not the 975 mg you are taking), so I can’t give you an evidence-based answer. But, for men in their 80s taking low-dose aspirin, about 1.5% will have a serious bleeding event per year. Your risk will be significantly higher due to the much-larger dose you are taking. However, one has to consider both the benefits of the aspirin treatment (the pain being gone is the best possible outcome) and the toxicity of other possible treatments, such as surgery (which is very significant).

There are many classes of NSAIDs, with very different chemical properties, and it is likely there is another type of NSAID you could safely take, with a lower risk than the dose of aspirin you are currently on. On the other hand, you can’t get any better effectiveness, at least in terms of pain, and the absolute risk is still fairly small, so I’m not sure I recommend you change. I am always very cautious about recommending surgery to someone in their 80s when there is an effective medication available to treat the issue.

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Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu.

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Promote Healthy Kidneys

Healthy kidneys are something many people take for granted. But those who want to do everything they can to keep their kidneys healthy can consider the following tips.

• Stay hydrated, but avoid overhydration. Adequate hydration definitely promotes healthy kidneys. But overhydrating has not been proven to enhance kidney function. Adults should drink between four and six glasses of water per day.

• Exercise. Regular exercise benefits various parts of the human body, including the kidneys. High blood pressure and diabetes are two of the biggest risk factors for kidney disease, and regular exercise can reduce a person’s risk of both conditions. However, overexertion can strain the kidneys, so avoid going too hard.

• Speak with a physician before taking vitamin supplements or herbal remedies. Excessive supplementation can harm the kidneys. Discuss any supplements or herbals remedies with a physician before taking them.

• Quit smoking. Smoking decreases the blood flow in the kidneys, decreasing their ability to function at optimal capacity. Smoking also increases a person’s risk of high blood pressure and cancer of the kidneys.

• Eat healthy. A healthy diet decreases a person’s risk for high blood pressure and diabetes. Adhering to a healthy diet and controlling portion sizes can help control weight and blood pressure and contribute to healthy kidneys as well.

• Get screened. Adults who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure or diabetes should make sure their physicians screen for kidney dysfunction during routine appointments.

INVASIVE PESTS GO POSTAL: HOW TO KEEP THEM OUT OF THE MAIL

(NAPSI)—If you’re not careful, an innocent trip to the post office could have a devastating impact on U.S. agriculture, economy and natural resources. That’s because invasive pests can easily hide in fruits and vegetables and on plants, then quickly spread to new areas when sent through the mail.

Introducing even one pest to a new place is dangerous. For example, if you mail a single mango infested with fruit fly larvae to a friend, and he/ she throws it into a garbage or compost pile, it could lead to a new fruit fly outbreak that could cost the United States millions of dollars.

Before mailing that package of fruits, vegetables, seeds, plants, soils or plant-based handicrafts, remember these tips to keep invasive pests from spreading:

• Check if you’re in a location that restricts the movement of the agricultural item you plan to ship. You may be in an area that is under federal or state quarantine for an invasive pest. Go to the “Pest Tracker” at HungryPests.com to see quarantine areas.

• Hawaii and Puerto Rico have their own restrictions on what can be mailed to the U.S. mainland. Visit “Traveler Information” at the USDA’s website.

• Before you ship or receive such items from foreign countries (including packages from family and friends), contact your USDA office to see if it’s eligible for entry (even if you’ve shipped or received it before). You could face a fine if you send prohibited items through the mail.

• Expecting a package through an online purchase? Don’t assume items from foreign retailers are safe or legal to import. Shippers may not be aware of U.S. regulations regarding restricted items or care about your liability as the importer. Visit “Imports” at the USDA’s website.

• If an item is seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, make sure it’s not sent again. If you purchased it from a foreign vendor, ask for your money back and don’t accept the vendor’s offer to replace the confiscated item.

Mailing agricultural products is not the same as carrying them with you across an international border or through customs at an international airport, as different procedures may apply. Visit www.aphis.usda.gov/ travel to learn more.

We each play an important role in keeping our packages pest-free. Whether you’re mailing agricultural items to others or having them shipped on your behalf, take care to follow these reminders, so invasive species don’t spread.

Learn more at www.HungryPests.com.

HOME HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

And so by degrees the winter wore away... and the chill, bitter, windy, early spring came round. The comic almanacks give us dreadful pictures of January and February; but, in truth, the months which should be made to look gloomy in England are March and April. Let no man boast himself that he has got through the perils of winter till at least the seventh of May.

~Anthony Trollope (1815–1882), The Chronicles of Barsetshire, Vol. III: Doctor Thorne, “Chapter XLVII: How the Bride Was Received, and Who Were Asked to the Wedding,” 1858

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. FOOD & DRINK: Which U.S. city is known for its square pizzas with crunchy corners?

2. TELEVISION: Which character became a fugitive in the final season of “The Office”?

3. GEOGRAPHY: Which of the Great Lakes lies entirely within the United States?

4. LITERATURE: Which famous novelist wrote his last book in crayon due to poor eyesight?

5. GAMES: What are the two most valuable letters in Scrabble?

6. MOVIES: Which movie series features a character named Ellen Ripley?

7. LANGUAGE: What is a “schwa”?

8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which nation is credited for being the top beer-drinking country in the world?

9. ANATOMY: What is a common name for the axilla?

10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What do you call an ant’s home?

Ways To Repurpose Dressers

One of the benefits to becoming a skilled do-it-yourselfer is the chance to embrace projects that can breathe new life into objects that others might designate for the trash or donation pile. Renovating such items can save money and provide an entirely different purpose for the object.

After upgrading design styles or moving, there’s a good chance the average homeowner has a spare dresser or chest of drawers he or she may no longer use. Repurposing such furniture can make for an enjoyable weekend DIY project.

With a change of color, removal of drawers or a few minor modifications, dressers can be transformed in many different ways. Before discarding an old dresser, think of all the ways it can be transformed into another useful piece of furniture.

Older TREADMILL, suitable for older adult who just wants to walk: lorali58isdone@gmail.com

Older SLEEP APNEA MACHINE works well. You pick up: lorali58isdone@gmail.com

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, solid, light oak. Fits 32” TV or could be used for computer monitor. Excellent condition. You pick up: 585-359-1652

WILTON NOVELTY CAKE PAN shaped like running/athletic shoe. Holds one entire cake mix recipe. Four STONEWARE .5L BEER MUGS. Fairport: jvc45@aol.com

SONY CD/DVD PLAYER. Works. Fairport: jvc45@aol.com

Who collects CLOTHING FOR THE NEEDY: motelmaid37@aol.com

NORDIC TRACK EXERCISE MACHINE. Excellent condition. Pick up, Pittsford: 585-385-9938

STAMPED CROSS STITCH KIT, Serenity Prayer 16” x 20”. All floss and more. Pick up, LeRoy. Text or call: 716-352-1248

WOOD DINING ROOM CABINET w/GLASS DOORS. Good condition. You pick up: 585-213-4023

SUBARU VERTICAL SHAFT ENGINE, did run, needs pull start replaced: 585-737-0491

BOXES and PACKING MATERIALS: donna.lievense@gmail.com

WOMEN’S DIAPERS, size large. Still in bags: 585-236-0426

Clean QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS, 2” thick. Perfect for camper: 585-755-1948

FELLED 4-5’ SECTIONS ASH WOOD; take as much as you want. Easy access; wood on edges of lawn: 585-281-1717

CASTRO CONVERTIBLE COUCH and SLIPCOVER - cushions ripped, but mattress perfect: grleah1@juno.com

FIREWOOD. Large cotton wood tree; felled, trunk and large branches broken down. Easy access. You pick up, Ionia: 585-657-4894

AMPCO PLAYER PIANO and a LOWREY CITATION HOME THEATER ORGAN

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

WURLITZER PIANO - great condition; only one sticky key. Located on the second floor. Text: 585-755-9697

YOUNG CHANG PIANO. You pick up, Honeoye Falls: 585-944-5825

RESMED S8 ELITE II CPAP - Case, Heater/Humidifier, 2 Tanks, Cord, Manual, Hose, but CPAP part probably no good. West Henrietta: cmonroj1@rochester.rr.com

AVANA COMFORT MATTRESS ELEVATOR (king size). Pick up, Webster: 585-872-6756

PATTERNS for an 18” doll: 585-624-5144

DELL 3.06 GHz UBUNTU LINUX, 500Gb HDD, DVD, 4Mb RAM, Ethernet 100, onboard graphics. NO monitor. NO KB: m0kpc6s3g@mozmail.com

20 HP MERCURY OUTBOARD MOTOR for parts. Will pick up. Text: 585-230-9380

SLEEPER SOFA, any size. Please, not if it smells like smoke or cat urine. Will pick up! Thanks! 585-443-9338

VINTAGE FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL or BASEBALL CARDS. Also, VINTAGE ADVERTISING CARDS. Thankful & Grateful! 585-729-1259

VINTAGE ELECTRONICS - Tubes, tube testers, vintage stereo equipment, radios, microphones, motors, speakers, meters, turntables, communication gear, Advertising, Ham, Test Equipment: 585-538-9341

ROSARIES (old and new) to add to my 300+ collection: 585-293-2199

COMICS AND SPORTS/COLLECTIBLE CARDS, any condition, will pick up. I enjoy everything. Thank You! God Bless. Text: 585-260-0437

KEYBOARD in working condition for a 90s Dell computer for a disabled person to work with: 585-346-7022

CLEAN STORAGE BOXES, like copier paper boxes, with lids for moving. Stored indoors. Will pick up: 585-497-2327

HP PRINTER INK CARTRIDGES #60 and #61, new or expired okay. Thank you: 585-519-3325

CRAFT SUPPLIES, YARN, PAINTS, CLAY, FABRICS: Jeank71112@gmail.com

OLD ELECTRONICS, will refurbish and pass on to others in need, or recyclecomputers, stereos, printers, etc.: terrybeckley1@gmail.com

Senior Navy Veteran needs any running VEHICLE that has passed inspection for himself and animal rescue: 585-531-4004

Rock music - 8 TRACK TAPES, CASSETTE TAPES, and VINYL RECORDS for my own personal collection. Thanks in advance: gzintel@yahoo.com

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

COOPERSTOWN DREAMS PARK TRADING PINS and carrying case for granddaughter who will be in this summer’s tournament: 585-334-6134

AIR COMPRESSOR - 10+ gallons: mhoskins@pvac.org

INVERSION TABLE, for senior with bad back: stujaxon@yahoo.com

TRAILER WHEEL & TIRE, ST175-80D13 13” wheel, 5 lugs: 585-993-1917

BUILT/UNBUILT MODELS OR KITS. Parts and pieces ok. Longtime collector seeks projects/restorations/customs. Auto, Truck, Plane, Military, etc. Call 585-314-6989, thanks

DIRT BIKES, ATVs, GO-KARTS wanted that are running or not running for father-son project. Thank you in advance! 315-576-1278

Looking for a WEBER GRILL you are no longer using. Thank you and feel free to call or text me: 315-576-1278

Looking for GARAGE SIGNS, OIL CANS, or other decorative automotive memorabilia from the 1970s and earlier. Thank you! 315-576-1278

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Notice Of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice e 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. e public sale shall occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions.com on 3/28/2023 at 10:00AM. Unless listed below, the contents consist of household goods and furnishings. Tammy Snyder unit #73. is sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See manager for details.

RESOLVE TO REDUCE SCREEN TIME

Go screen-free. Resolve to leave home without a phone for a few hours to enjoy unencumbered screen-free time.

Creative Ways For Small Town Residents To Give Back

Giving back to one’s community is a great way for men and women to make use of their talents and foster strong towns and cities. Volunteering opportunities abound in big cities, but small town residents may not have as many options as they look for ways to give back.

Small town residents looking to give back may need to create their own opportunities if the options available to them do not suit their fancies. Contact local schools. Teachers, afterschool caregivers and coaches can always use some helping hands. Contact local schools to determine if there is any way to help out. Prospective volunteers might be able to read to young children, serve as assistant coaches for youngsters’ sports teams or even help tend to playing fields. Small town school budgets tend to be stretched thin, so chances are local educators will welcome citizens looking to pitch in with open arms.

Start a program through your place of employment. Another way for small town residents to give back to their communities is to begin a mentoring or internship program through their places of employment. Once their employers give the go-ahead, men and women can begin working with local high schools and/or colleges to develop programs that encourage youngsters to gain professional experience that can benefit them as they apply to college or graduate school or prepare to begin their own careers. Start a volunteering group. Small town residents without much access to volunteering programs can organize groups through their offices or neighborhoods. Organize groups willing to pitch in with charities such as Habitat for Humanity®. Group leaders can arrange transportation to work sites for members of the group while working as liaisons between their community groups and the organizations they choose to work with.

Work with area hospitals. Similar to school districts, many hospitals would struggle to meet their missions of providing compassionate care if not for the contributions of volunteers. Contact area hospitals to learn about volunteering. Some may need volunteers to read to sick children, while others may need help keeping elderly patients company.

Small town residents may not have a wealth of volunteering opportunities at their disposal. But with a little creativity, such men and women can still give back to their communities.

Puzzle Answers This Week NAUTICAL

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…

RushPublicLibrary: Trivia NightattheLibrary,this month,powerupwith-NINTENDO! Cometothelibraryforourthemed trivianightsonthethirdWednesday ofeachmonth.March’sthemewillbe Nintendo,featuringquestionsabout popularplayingconsoles,gamesand characters.Adults&kidsages12and upareinvitedtoafun&friendlytrivia competitiononMarch15,from 6:30-8:00PMinthelibrarymeeting room.Refreshmentswillbeserved, pleaseregisterinadvanceasspaceis limited.

CraftandRelaxwithusattheLibrary! Joinusforanhourofrelaxingcreativity;wewillexplorecoloringbeautiful, printedimagesusingwatercolor, markers,andcoloredpencilsasaway tomindfullyde-stress.Lightrefreshmentsandsoothingteaswillbe provided.JoinusThursday,March16 from2:00-3:00or6:00-7:00PMin thelibrarymeetingroom.Pleaseregistertoreserveyourseatyourtimeslot choice.

The naked earth is warm with Spring, And with green grass and bursting trees

Leans to the sun’s kiss glorying, And quivers in the sunny breeze.

~ Julian Grenfell

PenfieldPublicLibrary

Irish Dance:Sunday,March12|2PM

|forallages|registrationrequired

TweenMakers:Thursdays,March16 |4:15PM|fortweens|registration required

BuildBetterBalance:Thursday, March16|7PM|foradults| registrationrequired

VerySpecialAuthorVisit:LindaSue Park:Saturday,March18|1PM|for kids|registrationrequired

TiptoeThroughtheTulipsinHolland, Michigan:Sunday,March19|2PM| foradults|registrationrequired

TeenConstellationArtCraft:Tuesday, March21|4PM|forteens| registrationrequired

TeenAdvisoryBoard:Thursday, March23|4PM|forteens| registrationrequired

RethinkingtheAmericanLawn: Thursday,March23|7PM|for adults|registrationrequired

Batavia

TheGreatBataviaTrainShowMarch 26,9:30am-3:30pm,RichardCCallArenaGCC,OneCollege Dr.,Batavia.Allformsofmodel railroadandtrain-relatedmerchandisewillbeavailable.Itemsoffered includeallscalesofmodeltrains, historicrailroaditems,books, DVD’sandtoys.Freeparking. Snackbar.$6adults,$3under18, freeforchildrenunder13.http:// gsme.org

Fairport

TheWoman’sClubofRochester gives tolocalcharitableorganizations.Wemeetat11AMonthe4th Tues.ofthemonthSept.-May. Ourmeetingsinvolvelunchanda speaker.OurMarchmeeting3/28, isafamilystylelunchatBocaccinis ItalianBistro(6720PittsfordPalmyraRoad,Fairport)featuringThe BeeLady-TheNorthBee.This meetingis$25andacheckmust bereceivedby3/21.Tojoinusasa guestortobecomeamember pleaseemail womansclubofrochester@gmail. comorcall585-328-8964forinformation.Pleasevisitourwebsite: www.womansclubofrochester.org

Henrietta

Paint&Sip-MissJulie’sSchool of BeautyFundraiser: Webelieve thepastshouldn’tkeepyoufroma beautifulfuture.Helpusopenour school.JoinGuestArtistShawnee Hill.Ticketpurchaseincludesall suppliesandinstructionforabeautifulpaintingbyyou,plustwodrink ticketsandsweettreats.March12, 2-5pm,FairportBrewingCompany &Meadery,1044UniversityAve., Rochester.Tickets:$55/person.We hopetoseeyouthere!MissJulie’s SchoolofBeautyisastartup,nonprofitcosmetologyschoolinRochester,seekingtoprovidevocational trainingtothoseatriskandsurvivorsofhumantrafficking.www. missjuliesschoolofbeauty.org

Mumford

GeneseeCountryVillage& Museum’s annualMapleSugar Festival -SaturdayandSunday, March18-19,andSaturdayand Sunday,March25-26.Explorea modern-daysugarhousewhere freshsyrupisboiling,thenjourney intoa19th-centurysugarcamp staffedbycostumedhistoricalinterpreterstolearnaboutthetechniquesandtoolsusedbyearly settlersusedtocollectsapand makemaplesugar.Headintothe HistoricVillagetoseemaplesugar usedinhistorickitchens,sausage making,timbersportswithrepresentativesfromSUNYESF, Hodinöhsö:ni’(Haudenosaunee) culturaltraditionsandstorytelling, andmore.Ticketsareavailablenow athttps://www.gcv.org/event/ maple-sugar-festival/.

Rochester

Hadestown: COME SEEHOWTHE WORLDCOULDBE.Welcometo HADESTOWN,whereasongcan changeyourfate.Winnerofeight 2019TonyAwards includingBest Musicalandthe2020Grammy AwardforBestMusicalTheater Album,thisacclaimednewshow fromcelebratedsinger-songwriter AnaïsMitchellandinnovativedirectorRachelChavkin(Natasha,Pierre &TheGreatCometof1812)isa lovestoryfortoday...andalways. Ages10+.March14-19,RBTL’s AuditoriumTheatre,885EastMain St.,Rochester.https://rbtl.org/ events/hadestown/

RoyalComedy2023: Enjoy a nightoflaughswithArnezJ,Bruce Bruce,Sommore&Lavell Crawford!PresentedbyNorth AmericanEntertainmentGroupInc. March31,8pmtomidnight,RBTL’s AuditoriumTheatre,885EastMain St.,Rochester.https://rbtl.org/ events/royal-comedy-tour/

BeyondAuditoryProcessing Course | AnIntegrativeApproach toConceptualizingtheProcesses EngagedinEverydayListening. ContinuingEducationOpportunity! Thispresentationwillexaminethe underlyingprocesses,possible breakdowns,assessment,and interventionsinthecontextofwhat thelistenerfacesineveryday situations,recognizingtheintertwiningofvariousprocesses,such asauditoryprocessing,cognition, andlanguage.Audience|GoodTo Attend.Audiologists,general practitioners(includingENTsand PEDS),speech-languagepathologists,psychologists,special educationteachers,generaleducationteachers,occupational therapists,students,andparents. LearnMore/Register:https://www. rhsc.org/continuing-education.InPersonandZoomParticipation Available-March25,8:30am-5pm, NazarethCollege|TheShultsCenter|Forum,4245EastAvenue, Rochester.https://www.rhsc.org/ continuing-education

BluesisAlrightTour: You ain’t seennothinglikethem!Featuring performancesbyBlueslegendsCalvinRichardson,KingGeorge,Pokey Bear,NellieTigerTravis,LennyWilliamsandTheodisEaley.TheBlues IsAlrightTourispresentedby NorthAmericanEntertainment GroupInc.,oneoftheleading independentpromotersofentertainmenttoursandliveeventsin theUnitedStates.March25,7pm, RBTL’sAuditoriumTheatre,885 EastMainSt.,Rochester.https:// rbtl.org/events/blues-is-alright/

GPASPopsforPetsConcert: The Greece PerformingArtsSociety (GPAS)willpresenttheirPopsfor PetsConcertonSunday,March12, 2023,at2PMat75StutsonStreet, Rochester.Raisingawarenessfor GRASP(GreeceResidentsAssisting StrayPets),thisSundayMatinee willfeatureEmceeMichaelDeLuca andperformersfromtheGreece CommunityOrchestra,Greece ConcertBand,GreeceChoralSociety,and75StutsonStreet.Tickets are$10generaladmission,$5for students.Asuggesteddonationof catanddogfoodwillbegratefully acceptedattheevent.Foradditionalinformationandtopurchase tickets,pleasevisitwww. greeceperformingarts.org.

HearingLossAssociationof America/Rochester ChapterAnyoneinterestedinhearingloss, eithertheirownorsomeoneelse’s, iswelcome.AllHLAAprogramsare free.Someareinpersonwhile other,virtualprograms,require preregistration.Theinpersonprogramsfeatureaninductiveloop hearingsystemandopencaptions. Thursday,March16,10am-2pmASSISTIVELISTENINGDEVICES DEMOCENTER.TechnologyTeam. Inperson.Lifespan,1900South ClintonAvenue,Rochester.Free demonstrationareawhereconsumerscanviewandtryoutaselection ofassistivelisteningdevicesbefore actuallybuyingthem.Includedare captioning-capableandamplified telephones,signaling-alertingdevicesandsmartphoneAPP’srelatedtohearingenhancement. Preregister:hearinglossrochester. org)

37thAnnualGeneseeValley Woodcarvers ShowandCompetition- April8th.Events:10AM ShowOpens.10:30AMWorking DecoyJudging.3PMRafflesales close.3:30PMRaffledrawingneednotbepresenttowin.4PM Peoples’ChoiceAward.4:30PM ShowCloses.Comeandseea worldclassshowrightherein Rochester.Ourshowfeaturesbird, fish,caricatures,youthcarvingsas wellasdemonstrations,andmore. Ofspecialinterestisoursoapcarvingkitsforyouth(nocharge) availablewhilesupplieslast.Raffle forcarvingsandcarvingrelated items-neednotbepresenttowin. Moreinformation:http:// gvwoodcarvers.com

Celebrating25Yearsofthe Faithfulness ofGod! FromApril 13to16,InChristNewHope Ministrywillbecelebrating25years ofthefaithfulnessofGod.Thisis theweekendfaithboosteryou’ve beenwaitingtoreceive!Guest speakersandacommunityconcert willextolthevirtueoffaith.Seeall thehappeningsathttps://www. icnhm.org/events.Alleventsare freeandopentothepublic.Goodwillofferingacceptedon-siteorat https://www.icnhm.org/donate. Pleasefollowanymasking guidelinesineffectatthetimeof ourevent.

KnightsofColumbusFishFry at St MarianneCopeParish(Guardian AngelsChurch),2061EHenrietta Rd.,RochesteronFridays,through March24,5pm-6:30pm.Itistake outoreatin.DinnerincludesHaddockfish,saltpotatoes,coleslaw, drinkandaroll.Comeenjoya nightwithKnightsofColumbus,it istheirfundraisertohelpCoatsfor Kids,AngelCareandmanyother supportgroups.

TheGatesHistoricalSociety’s March program willbeMonday, March20at7:00pmintheGates TownHallAnnex,1605Buffalo Rd.,Rochester.RickIekel,Author of“TheRoc:Journeythruthe20th Century”,willpresentaprogram whichtellsthestoryofRochester’s 100yearoldaviationfacility(the airport)fromaninsider’spointof view.Thisprogramisfreeandis handicappedaccessible.Hewill havebooksavailableforpurchase. http://www.gateshistory.org

RUSH

RushFireman’sLadiesAuxiliary Easter BunnyDriveThru! The EasterBunnyisstoppingbythe RushFireDepartment!Won’tyou comedrivethruandsayHI!There willbeatreatbagforeachchild ages0-10yearsold.Lookingforwardtoseeingyouthere!Please followenterandexitsignsfor safety.HeldSaturday,March25th from1-2pmattheRushFiremen’s Field,1971RushMendonRd., Rush.

RochesterRotarySunshine Campus -PancakeBreakfast: JointheRochesterRotarySunshine CampusforadeliciousPancake BreakfastonSaturday,March18th, 8am-12pmattheSunshine Campus,809FivePointsRoadin Rush.EnjoydeliciouspancakescoveredwithourveryownSunshine CampMapleSyrup.Adults-$10, KidsUnder13-$5,KidsUnder3Free.Ticketsavailableat sunshinecamp.org.Information: 585-533-2080.

Scottsville

FishFry - OnMarch31,TheLions ClubofScottsvillewillholdaFish FryatJack’sPlace@ChiliCountry Club,760ScottsvilleChiliRoad, Scottsville,from4-8pm.Costis $10forpresaletickets,$12dayof eventpurchase,or$13forTake Out.Patronswillhaveachoiceof Breaded,BeerBatteredorBroiled Fish,FrenchFriesorBakedPotato, SaladorColeslaw.Topurchase presaleticketscallLionPatty DelaMotte@609-335-4250or emailusatScottsvilleLions2023@ gmail.com.

WheatlandHistoricalAssoc. Hosts “TheRoaringTwenties”Popularauthorandspeaker,Don Shilling,willpresent“TheRoaring Twenties”theeveningofMarch16 from7to9pm.attheSageMarloweHouseinScottsville,69 MainSt.TheWHAishonoredtobe hostingMr.Shillingagainashis previousprogramwaswellreceived.TheSage-MarloweHouse museumwillbeopenandrefreshmentswillfollowtheprogram. Formoreinformationcontact whascottsville@gmail.com

Springwater

Hike/Snowshoe/SkiHarrietHollister SpencerParkinCanadiceHike,SnowshoeorCrossCountry SkiHarrietHollisterSpencerParkin CanadiceonSunday,March12 from2-4PMwithSpringwater Trails.Foradditionalinformation/ directions/updatesvisitthewebsite: springwatertrails.org

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West Henrietta

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One kind word can warm three wintermonths. ~Japanese Proverb

Sick, work problem, marriage problem, worried?

Come for 20 seconds to let us pray for you. We are Christians from many di erent non-associated Churches who simply get together to pray to God. ere is no need for you to stay (unless you want).

God answers prayer.

“When you call to me, I will answer you. I will be with you when you are in trouble. I will rescue you.” Ps 91:15

“Ask, and you will receive. Search, and you will nd. Knock, and the door will be opened for you.” Matt 7:7 March 21st come any time from 6-7pm and leave. No money, no name sheet. No questions. No literature. Just let us pray for you and feel free to leave. We don’t even meet in a Church. Just an open door conference room. Come!

RIT Inn and Conference Center • Treaty Ball Room www.PrayerHenrietta.com

It’s Sorta a Church Thing

No regular CHURCH - No RELIGION

Just 1x a month. No church. No denomination. No religion. No weird stuff. No money. No mailing list. No membership. Smokers allowed. Drinkers allowed.

Sweat pants allowed. Simple.

Just a short Bible teaching by a vacationing pastor & some coffee and a few laughs. Come & leave anytime you want.

Unwanted, tired, hurting people with no home church.

Jason Louis Sprague

February 9, 2023

A er a painful ght with diabetes and kidney failure, Jason Louis Sprague passed away on February 9, 2023, at the age of 49, at his home while he was on hospice. Jason was a faithful husband, loyal dad, and a kind friend to all who knew him. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 22 years, Sarah Elizabeth Sprague (nee Stuart), and his loving children, Devlin and Isabella; his parents, Paul and Nanette Sprague, his brother, Steven Sprague and his partner, Charlene McLamb, his nephew, Sterling Sprague, his brother and wife, Eric and Cindy Sprague, and their children, Trevor Gardiner, and Brandon and Gabriella Sprague, his in-laws, Andy and Karen Bashaw, his brother-in-law and his wife, Justin and Chand Kataria, and their children, Carter and Anna, his sister-inlaw, Laura Lazarus and her partner, Shawn Mabb, and their children, Molly, Riley, and Emily, and his lifetime friend, Adam Larry. Jason was a wonderful, caring and thoughtful man, who always put his family rst, and protected his friends.

Sarah and Jason were high school sweethearts who met 31 years ago, and it was love at rst sight. e couple lived a happy life, devoted to each other and their children and extended family. Jason was a hard working man, working at Rochester Colonial throughout most of the past 22 years. Jason o en had a joke up his sleeve for his family and friends, making everyone smile, and he loved giving everyone a welcoming warm hug. He participated in Boy Scouts as a child, and continued his service with the organization as a Cub Scout leader of his son’s troop, and as a leader in Devlin’s Boy Scout troops. Jason enjoyed camping and hiking both within the Boy Scouts and with his family during the summer. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was taken away from all who loved him so soon.

Friends and family are invited to call on FRIDAY February 17, 2023 from 4 - 7PM at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. (3325 Winton Road South).

In lieu of owers, donations may be made to the National Diabetes Foundation (CLICK HERE to donate online) or the National Kidney Foundation (CLICK HERE to donate online) in Jason’s memory.

DID YOU KNOW?

According to Mental Health America, individuals’ reactions to the death of a loved one can elicit unique emotions linked to their relationship to the deceased. For example, MHA, a community-based nonprofit focused on promoting mental health, notes that a child’s death could inspire different feelings than the loss of an elderly spouse. When parents lose a child, that death may arouse a sense of injustice that can overwhelm the child’s parents as they contemplate lost potential, unfulfilled dreams and, in certain instances, the child’s suffering. Elderly individuals who lose a spouse may be overcome by feelings of loneliness. Recognition of these different reactions is important because it can help individuals and their support networks more effectively cope with their grief.