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A BRIEF GLIMPSE INTO THE MIND AND INSPIRATION THAT IS HENRIETTA POET, KAREN FARIS

BY SUZIE WELLS

What inspires you to write (poetry and otherwise)?

Inspiration is a tricky concept because while you can have ashes of ideas and sometimes things pour out of you, the truth is that you have to write, create, and be creative for that inspiration to nd you. Inspiration is about connections. It’s about your brain being ready to nd new forms and see things in a di erent way. It comes from hard work. If you are sitting around waiting for inspiration to hit before you even start, you will never start. What inspires me in my poetry is the absurdity of modern-day existence. Needless to say, I have a lot to work with right now.

How would you describe your writing habits?

Writing is a muscle. e more you write, the easier it is to write and think in whatever form your creativity takes, whether it be poetry, prose, non ction–anything, really. e actual form isn’t as relevant as the practice of it. is applies to all art practices. Because I am also a visual artist, I don’t necessarily write every day, but I do practice my art every single day and there were many, many years where I wrote every single day.

What are your favorite topics or themes to write about?

e absurdity of modern existence. I mean really. ere is lots of fodder there for my performance poems. Also, I am fairly political in my poetry with an eye towards environmentalism, social justice, and “women’s issues,” which o en, if not always, intersect. e world we hand down to our children is a mess and grownups refuse to do anything about it except ght about it, so I write about that. Do you ever worry or overthink about anything in particular when you write?

Overthink. Overwrite. All the time. Wreck a poem by trying to do too much or too little with it. at’s why I save every version so I can backtrack if I veer too far from a poem’s charted course. You hear writers talk about spending days taking commas in and out or changing an opening line back and forth. Don’t do that. Write it and move on. en come back a week, month, or year later to look at it. Writing is a long game. Some things need time to complete. What writing groups/networks do you connect with?

I sort of bop around because I practice many di erent kinds of art. Artist Breakfast Group is one of my favorite inclusive Greater Rochester groups. ey meet every Tuesday morning at 8:15am. See their website or FB page. Various groups and events operate out of Before Your Quiet Eyes Bookstore on Monroe Ave. and at Books ETC out in Macedon. Ken and John both o er supportive places for writers and artists at any stage in their careers.

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

One of the great things about being an artist is the ability to touch people’s hearts and to spread compassion and kindness by sharing one’s humanity because we don’t practice this enough in our competitive, capitalistic world. e world and its resources are nite, which is not something we are willing to deal with and yet we must. Being able to bring people into a world of dialogue and conversation rather than divisiveness is always gratifying.

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

Being creative in some way is part of the human existence. Whether you write or garden, we bene t from exercising our creativity. Don’t feel like you can only do one thing either. Write. Play music. Learn how to do bonsai. It’s all from the same creative well and is important for daily existence. In our hectic, chaotic world, the practice of an art form gives your mind space to expand and relax, gives it an opportunity

to learn and be renewed as well as feel satisfaction that you did something that inspired you. What advice would you give an aspiring writer?

My advice for a beginning writer is that every sentence you write prepares you for the next sentence, so just write. Do not be afraid of your delete button and use it o en. A poem doesn’t have to be great for it to exist. In fact, most writing isn’t good, but you won’t get to the stu that matters without crumpling up a lot of paper. Equally important is to read everything! Go out to see other writers when they read. Go hear music. Go to the theatre. Street art. Whatever interests you. Just get out there and see what’s happening. And nd a critique group to read your work. If people just say “oh, that’s nice” or “I liked it,” you will never get better. Being open to seeing what other people see in your work will help you grow as an artist and will help you not only to learn your cra , but how to cra a piece aligned with your intentions.

Look out for a May event at Studio 402 in Anderson Alley. Also, First Fridays 6-9pm and Second Saturdays, Noon-4pm are open studio times. You can nd me in Studio 208 in Anderson Alley. @karenafaris, FB https://www.facebook.com/karenafaris

e Mannequin Poems: She Who is Plastic is Sealed

First published in descant 2017

By Karen Faris

Sometimes the sun is in my eyes or my arms are full or maybe it’s my heart over brimming sharp and urgent like lemon zest or bees buzzing itching to pollinate in thick pools of dripping honey: it’s a kind of listening from within, a swimming in the water’s stream a barefooted walk in the dewy grass of the universe that makes me forget to cart her wherever I go the one with the perfect skin done hair and heels to die for But as soon as I step out get wet in the rain burnt in the blaze of a mid-day sun, I am reminded by the others who have not been carried away I am undone.

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* On April 15, 1912, the British ocean liner Titanic sinks into the North Atlantic Ocean about 400 miles south of Newfoundland, Canada, two hours after hitting an iceberg. With 16 watertight compartments, the Titanic was considered unsinkable.

* On April 16, 1947, multimillionaire Bernard Baruch coins the term “Cold War” to describe relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, a war without fighting or bloodshed, but a battle nonetheless. The phrase became a mainstay in the language of American diplomacy.

* On April 17, 1964, the Ford Mustang is officially unveiled at the World’s Fair in New York. Named for a World War II fighter plane, the Mustang was the first “pony car,” an affordable, compact sporty vehicle.

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

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

Thank You Honeoye Falls Lima Students

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

Great Service!

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

Junk Area

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

Donating

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

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Q&A Master Gardeners with the

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

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

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

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

A cold frame could enable you to start your plants outdoors. You could buy one, or some people build their own. This link gives you more information on a cold frame, which is heated by the sun, and hot beds, which are heated by electric mats: https://cceschuyler. org/resources/cold-frames-hot-bedschemung-county

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CATHOLIC

St. Agnes, St. Rose, St. Paul of the Cross

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Saturday: 4pm at St. Agnes in Avon

Sunday: 8am at St. Rose in Lima

Sunday: 9:45am at St. Paul of the Cross in Honeoye Falls

Sunday: 11:30am at St. Agnes in Avon

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: All Masses are currently held at Guardian Angels Church, 2061 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14623.

Weekend Mass: Sat. at 4:30pm (confessions begin at 3pm); Sun. at 8:00am & 10:30am. Weekday Mass: Mon. & Wed. at 12:10pm; Tues. & urs. at 8:00am.

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Lutheran Church of Our Saviour (ELCA)

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

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St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

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

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Family Friendly, Traditional, Missouri Synod

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

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

ORTHODOX

Protection of the Mother of God Russian Orthodox Church

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

Archpriest Gregory Naumenko, Rector • A ROCOR Parish

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

PRESBYTERIAN

John Calvin Presbyterian Church

50 Ward Hill Rd., Henrietta, NY • 585-334-2130

www.jcpconthehill.org • johncalvinpc@frontiernet.net

In-person Worship Services Sun. 10am. Select Sunday services are available on our website. Live services are available via Zoom most Sundays. We are a small church with a big heart. We hope you will come and join us.

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Pumpkin Growers Meeting!

April 29, 2023 • 1pm • Lima Town Hall

Register to take part in the Great Pumpkin Weigh-O :

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Complex Jargon Prevents Patient From Understanding Diagnosis

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

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

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Restoring shine to flooring involves making sure the floor is clean. Dirt and grime can diminish the color and look of flooring. Homeowners are urged to use products designed for their particular flooring material, such as wood, laminate, stone, or vinyl. Products oftentimes are not interchangeable. Begin by thoroughly sweeping or vacuuming the floor. Clean along all surfaces of the floor, including under furniture where dust and dirt tends to accumulate. Use the hard-floor setting on a vacuum to avoid having the brush rolls scratch or damage the flooring. Laminate can scratch easily and hardwood flooring is not impervious to dings and scratches. Quite often a dry mop or a static-charged mopping cloth effectively picks up debris left behind on many flooring surfaces.

Although many commercial cleaners can clean flooring, homemade mopping solutions are sometimes just as effective. Keep in mind that wood, laminate and vinyl should not be soaked in water. A little liquid can go a long way on these surfaces. Water and other liquids can seep between laminate and wood boards, potentially contributing to swelling and damage over time. Also, resist the urge to use too much soap. Soap can leave behind a residue that dulls the finish of the floor.

Vinegar-based solutions can work well on a wide variety of flooring types and help cut through any sticky residue left behind from cooking, cleaning and the activities of daily life. Many wood-flooring cleaners and polishes are oil-based to condition the wood in the process. Whenever making one’s own solution, test a small amount in an inconspicuous spot to make sure it will not damage the flooring.

The PathStone Weatherization Assistance Program is available for income-eligible households in Monroe County located outside of the city limits.

WHAT IS A SMART HOME?

Refrigerators that inform their owners when it’s time to buy more eggs and thermostats that learn homeowners’ heating and cooling preferences may once have seemed like futuristic ideas straight out of a sci-fi movie. However, such products are no longeradreambutareality.

The term “smart home” refers to a residence that has appliances, HVAC, lighting, entertainment systems, security, and many more devices that communicate with oneanother.Suchdevicescanbe controlled remotely, according to SmartHomeUSA, an automation product retailer. Proponents of smart home technology say features can help people save money on utilities and conserve natural resources, all the while providing peace of mind to homeowners.

In 2016, 80 million smart home devices were delivered worldwide. That marks a 64 percent increase from 2015, according to the research data firm IHS Markit. The smart home trend is only expected to grow in comingyears.

Although there’s interest in smart home technology, the industry remains fragmented. Consumers are trying to figure out which devices are simply fun and which provide practical benefits. Furthermore, the range of smart devices is expanding rapidly, making potential compatability issues a concern. Companies that plan to educate consumers further about the advantages of smarthomefeaturesandareopen to standardization may have the bestchancesofsurvival.

Smart technology is taking over and is likely to continue changing thewaypeopleliveandwork.

SIGNS OF WINTER LAWN DAMAGE

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

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HOW TO BUILD YOUR HOME BAR

A new home bar requires barware and glassware. Various drinks are best served in requisite glassware and prepared with the right equipment. A home bar will benefit from a muddler, jigger, cocktail shaker, strainer, ice cube trays, and bar spoon. Glassware can include short glasses, tall glasses and wine glasses with stems. Martini glasses provide a chic look and are practical for those who prefer cosmopolitans and martinis.

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IDEAS FOR FAST AND EASY ENTERTAINING

Serve breakfast without breaking a sweat. Treat overnight guests to a hearty breakfast without breaking a sweat in the morning. Put pancake batter in a squeeze bottle (like a well-rinsed ketchup container) and use it to easily pour batter onto the griddle. Experiment with shapes if you want something even more special.

Fair Housing Statement

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 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…

PenfieldPublicLibrary

NASA History60YearsofDiscovery: Saturday,April15|10:30AM|for adults|registrationrequired

ScienceSaturday:Saturday,April15| 1PM|forkids|registrationrequired

MakeYourOwnMiniPiñataCraft: Tuesday,April18|4PM|forteens|

registrationrequired

TweenMakers:Thursday,April20| 4:15PM|fortweens|registration required K-4CraftyFunDay:Wednesday,April 26|4:15PM|forkids|registration required

PoemInYourPocketDay:Saturday, April29|AllDay|forkids|no registrationrequired

HenriettaPublicLibrary:

Spring UsedBookSale

Thursday,May4th,1:00-8:30pm Friday,May5th,9:00am-4:30pm Saturday,May6th,10:00am2:30pm

TheSpringUsedBookSaleisjust aroundthecorner.Inordertoprepareforthesale,donationsof books,DVDs,and/orpuzzleswill notbeacceptedfromApril24thto May6th.StopbytheCommunity Roomtopurchaseagentlyused book,DVD,orpuzzle!Therewillbe itemsforallages(children,teens, adults).Thesaleisorganizedbythe HenriettaPublicLibraryFriendsand Foundation.

RushPublicLibrary: Cybersecurity inourmeetingroomon Wednesday,April19th,from 2:00-3:00PM.MeetLalithaDonga,a master’sdegreestudentinRIT’s ComputingSecurityCyberCorps[{e2}{93}{87}]program.Shewill teachbasiccybersecurityconcepts, safeinternetusage,andtheredflags ofe-mailscams.Participantswillalso begiventheopportunitytoaskgeneralquestionsaboutcybersecurityand sharefearsorcuriositiestheymay have.Notechnologicalexperienceis necessary.

TriviaNightMusic&Moviesofthe 80s:Adults&teensages16andupare invitedtoafun&friendlytrivia competitiononWednesday,April 19thfrom6:30-7:30PMinthelibrary meetingroom.Thismonthshareyour knowledgeofMusic&Moviesofthe 80sfeaturingpopculturefromthe entiredecade!Refreshmentswillbe served,andbraggingrightsandprizes willbeawarded. Pleaseregisterinadvanceforallofour programsatRushlibrary.org

AVON

31stAvonCentralSchool

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

CALEDONIA

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

HOW TO MAKE FATHER’S DAY MORE ENJOYABLE FOR DAD

R&R: Dad’s idea of the perfect Father’s Day may be an afternoon free of obligations and deadlines. A relaxing day in the yard swimming laps in the pool or hitting a few grounders to your waiting baseball mitt may be all the excitement he needs. Toss a few steaks on the grill to give Father’s Day a truly perfect ending.

CANANDAIGUA

TheEmbraceYourSisters(EYS) Tea AtTwoFashionShowFundraiser:April30,CasaLargaVineyards,Fairport,2pm.Doorsopen 12:30pm.Aninspirationalafternoonoffashion,friends,foodand fun.Themodelsincludebreastcancersurvivorsalongwiththeirfamilies,friendsandmembersofour communities.Theeventsoldoutin 2022!SoDON’TDELAYongetting yourticketsNOW!Featuring: EmceeBillyKiddfrom92.5WBEE, GuestSpeakerJenniferHarvey M.D.fromURMCImaging,DJMike LaMarcafromSpectrumSounds. Enjoysweetandsavorysnacks/ beverages,cashbar,silentauction, wine,jewelry,floralteapotraffles, andmore!Fortickets,sponsorship opportunities,silentauctiondonations,andprogramads: www.embraceyoursisters.org/ 2023-tea-at-two-fashion-show

EmbraceYourSistersTeaAt Two FashionShowFundraiserTheEmbraceYourSisters(EYS)Tea

AtTwoFashionShowFundraiser April30,2023atCasaLargaVineyards,Fairportat2pm,withdoors openat12:30pm.Enjoyaninspirationalafternoonoffashion,friends, foodandfun.Themodelsinclude breastcancersurvivorsalongwith theirfamilies,friendsandmembers ofourcommunities.DON’TDELAY ongettingyourticketsNOW!Also featuring:EmceeBillyKiddfrom 92.5WBEE,GuestSpeakerJennifer HarveyM.D.fromURMCImaging, DJMikeLaMarcafromSpectrum Sounds.Guestswillenjoy:sweet andsavorysnacks/beverages,cash bar,silentauction,wine,jewelry, floralteapotraffles,andmore!

ROCHESTER

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

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

FingerLakesCelticFestival- Presented byFingerLakesCelticSociety.Saturday,May20,9:30am7pm.Newlocation:LincolnHill Farms,3792NY247,Canandaigua. BecomeCelticfortheday(ifyou’re notalready)andenjoyafundayof allthingsCeltic.Eventsinclude: HighlandHeavyGames,BagPiping competition,DanceExhibitions, CelticMusic,Demonstrations,A largeGatheringofScottishClans, Historical&HeritageSocieties,Artisans,KidsActivities,andsomuch more!Admissionfee:Adults$15, Age6-16$13,OverAge62$13 andAge5&underFree.Tickets onlineatwww.lincolnhillsfarm.org. Nopetsplease.ParkingisFree. HeldRainorShine.https://www. facebook.com/Fingerlakesceltic

Our spring has come at last with the soft laughter of April suns and shadow of April showers.

~ Byron Caldwell Smith, letter to Kate Stephens

AARP:FightFraud.ShredItAARP FraudWatchNetworkcan helpyouprotectyourselfagainst identitytheft.Joinusforafree document-shreddingeventinyour community.Reserveyourspotfor AARPNewYork’sshreddingevent. Saturday,April29,1-4pm,Asbury FirstUnitedUnitedMethodist Church,1050EastAve.,Rochester. Yourdocumentswillbeshredded on-site,freeofcharge.Thereisa three-baglimitperperson.The eventconcludeswhenthetruckis full.Oneon-siteshreddingtruck willbeavailablefrom1-4pm.The sitemaycloseearlyifthetruckfills up.Registernowatevents.aarp. org/ShredRoc2023.

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

FARMINGTON

AnimalCrackers2023:AllCreatures GreatandSmall:ByMonroeCounty4-HYouthDevelopmentProgram.Saturday,May6, 2023,CornellUniversitycampus. ParticipantswilllearnaboutDairy, Sheep,Poultry,RabbitandCavy, biology,andmanagement.4-H youth8-12yearsoldorthosewith beginnertointermediate knowledgeofthecoveredspecies areinvited.Registration:$20per youth.Adultchaperonesarefree. Attendeesshouldbringtheirown lunch.Registrationmustbedone throughyourlocalCornellCooperativeExtensionOfficeandmust becompletednolaterthanApril 24,2023.ForMonroeCounty,$15 iscoveredbythePaperCloverfund -contactMosstoregister.https:// cals.cornell.edu/nys-4-h-animalscience-programs/state-events/ programs/animal-crackers

RUSH

RushFiremen’sLadiesAuxiliary

Chicken &BiscuitsDinner -The RushFiremen’sLadiesAuxiliaryis planningtheirAnnualChicken& BiscuitsFundraiserforSaturday, April15th.Servingstarts@ 3:30-6:00PMattheRushFire House,1971RushMendonRd, Rush.Wewillservechicken&biscuits,mashedpotatoes,coleslaw anddessertfor$12permeal.EatIn orTakeOut!!Lookingforwardto seeingyouthere!!

RushHistoricalSocietyGuided Tour ofRushOakOpenings with Dr.JamesKernan:CelebrateSpring withtheRushHistoricalSocietyfor animmersiveguidedwalkingtour oftheuniqueRushOakOpenings onSunday,April30,2pm-3:30pm, withDr.JamesKernan,awardwinningprofessorofbiogeography,sustainabilityandenvironmentalstewardshipat SUNY-Geneseo.He’llfocusonthe recenthistoryandmanagementeffortstomaintaintheuniqueoak openingshabitat,andpointout speciescommontothesite.Wear mudbootsanddresswarmly;thisis awalkingtourthroughwoodland terrain.Parkingwillbealongthe roadatthesiteonHoneoyeFallsFivePointsRoadinRush.

RUSH

RushUnitedMethodistChurch Spring SuperSale! Onedayonly. Saturday,May6,2023,9am-3pm withhalfpricesalestartingat1pm. Newandselectivelychosenpre ownedclothing,coats,shoes, bootsformen,women,andchildren.Toys,books,electronics, housewares,linens,jewelry,etc. Selectgentlyusedfurniture.Special BoutiqueAreawithantique/vintage itemsandclothing.Bringafriend andcomeshop!Heldat6200 Rush-LimaRd.,Rush.http:// rushumc@rochester.rr.com

SPENCERPORT

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

SPRINGWATER

HikeFingerLakesTrailinNaples - Hike andExploreaportionofthe FingerLakesTrail,BristolHills Branch,inNaplesonSunday,April 16from2-4PMwithSpringwater Trails.Foradditionalinfo/directions/ updatesvisitthewebsite: springwatertrails.org

WEBSTER

WebsterWomen’sClubFashion Show CharityFundraiser- The Women’sClubofWebster’s2023 SpringLuncheonandFashionShow willbeheldonSunday,April30th, 11:30amatthePenfieldCountry Club,1784JacksonRd.,Penfield. FashionspresentedbyJ.Jill. Luncheonchoices:ChickenFrench, RoastedPorkLoinorGrilledSalmon GrapevineSalad.RSVPbyApril17. Donation:$35.00.Yourcheckwill beyourreservation.Mailcheck payabletotheWomen’sClubof WebsterwithChoiceofEntrée,to JeanLoughridgeat1225 StockbridgeRoad,Webster,14580. Questions?Jean,440-319-2761or Aimee,585-269-8855.Allproceedsdonatedtolocalcharities.

GUIDELINES FOR HOMETOWN EVENTS:

Events should occur on a specific date at a specific time. Due to the increasing number of submissions, we will no longer be able to publish the following items:

• Businesses/schools seeking registration for classes or program

• Organizations seeking crafters or vendor

• Organizations seeking donations of items

Genesee Valley Penny Saver reserves the right to approve/reject events for publication. Events are published as space allows.

Event deadline is Monday, 2 weeks prior to publication date

REGISTER AND SUBMIT YOUR EVENT ONLINE AT Log in to your account or register on our website to start submitting your events today! www.gvpennysaver.com under ‘Share With Us’ Events may also be submitted at: 1471 Route 15, Avon, NY 14414

WEST HENRIETTA PAW’S CORNER

Semi-AnnualBeefonWeckDinner at St.MarkLutheranChurch, WestHenrietta.DinnerisonSaturday,April29from3:00-5:00PM (oruntilsoldout,whichevercomes first!).Mealincludesthinsliced roastedbeefinaujusonaKimmelweckroll,horseradish,German potatosaladwithbacon,homemadecoleslaw,anddessert.Tickets cost$12.Proceedswillbeusedto helplocalandnationalcharities, suchasourpreschool,localfood banks,OperationChristmasChild, disasterrelieffunds,etc.Thisisa drive-thruevent.Formoreinformation,call585-344-4795andleavea message.

Online POLL

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

• Plant new greenery

• Conserve water or energy

• Take a litter-cleanup walk

• Switch from single-use plastics to reusable materials

• Avoid fast fashion and donate unwanted clothing and household goods

Poll ends 04-18-2023

Poll ended 04-11-2023

According to Food Network, Bethlehem, PA-based Just Born company makes around 2 billion marshmallow Peeps. 5.5 million are produced each day on average, with 509 peeps made every 8 seconds. Around Easter, Peeps come in more than a dozen different flavors. Which of the most popular flavors do you prefer?

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12.5% Sour Watermelon

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6.3% Cotton Candy

We love hearing from you! Vote and make your voice heard when you visit www.gvpennysaver.com!

By Sam Mazzotta

Adopting an Older Cat Can Bring Unexpected Issues

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

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

Lake City

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

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

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

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

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

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

(c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

NOW HERE’S A TIP

How to pack a suitcase: Roll pants and tops, adding to suitcase first, toward the handle side. Then add heavy items (shoes, boots) toward the wheel end. Make sure you choose the right size case for the trip; too much room will cause items to shift around.

Magic Maze

SPRING CLEANING PROJECTS YOU DON’T WANT TO FORGET

Spring cleaning is an annual tradition in many households. After a winter spent cooped up indoors,spring cleaning can rejuvenate a household and provide a great chance to rid a home of a season’s worth of clutter.

Donating old clothes and cleaning out the garage are popular spring cleaning projects, but there are a host of additional tasks homeowners can tackle to freshen up their homes this spring.

I Invite You!

If you’re hated by religious church people, have tattoos, piercings, must drink beer, have to smoke, only wear jeans/ sweatpants/work boots/slippers, have no food or moneyI want you. God wanted me to invite you.

If you need a meal or ride money or just a friend, come. Let me kick religion out of the room and simply tell you the story of the Gospel and that Jesus loves you. Don’t worry one bit about churches, snobby Christians, phoney pastors, rules or membership. Look: the only people that Jesus ever got mad at were the religious people, not the messed up sinners. Truth!

See you April 30th at 1:00pm at the big huge Marriage Celebration room at the RIT Conference Center. Look for the sign “Mis ts Sinners Church” or under it the “Hippy Church.”

- ere is nothing religious here, I promise. All people, all religions, all denominations, are all invited. No restrictions. Come as messed up as you are or want to be. Sit in a chair, lay down on the oor, put your feet up on the chairs, I just don’t care.

Bring no money. A smoking area and alcohol bar is near the room. If nobody likes you, I will like you. If nobody will treat you nice - I will give you the best seat in the room and the best food. And if you need, I will give you a ride or money. All with a free Bible, all secretly. It’s God’s anyways.

- ere is no sign-up sheet. ere are no name tags. Nobody will call or bother you. Freely you come & freely you can go - at anytime.

Just simply come as a regular hurting person & simply hear about how crazy God is about you and the greatest gi to you of His love: Jesus.

So if you’re reading this and you’re the most rejected, hated, disgusted, sick, hopeless, poor, unwanted sinner there is - I want you!

Come freely. See me at the Conference Center, or the next month at the bar, or Friday nights at Happy Hour.

I will be the fat pastor guy wearing a Hawaiian shirt and carrying a falling apart, electric and duct tapped up, torn Bible. WWW.jesusisawesomeministries.COM

SENIOR NEWS

By Matilda Charles

Living Long Lives in the Blue Zones

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

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

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

• ey have a purpose to each day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

Looking For Experienced Asphalt Crewman; Rakers, Laborers, and Class A & B Truck Drivers.

Willing to train motivated individuals. Must have reliable transportation.

Contact bandmpaving@frontiernet.net or call 585-264-0076

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

HR Generalist role to include:

• Payroll processing.

• Employee relations.

• Bene ts oversight & administration.

• Recruitment of employees, new employee orientation.

• Employee le maintenance, recordkeeping.

• All general HR functions.

Minimum bachelor’s degree.

Minimum 10 years’ experience in HR.

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

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

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

Local Avon, NY Manufacturer accepting applications for Customer

Service Position

• Requires good data entry skills

• Communicating with customers

• Filing

• Minimum associate’s degree preferred

• Minimum 5 years’ o ce experience

• Excel & Word document pro cient

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

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

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

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

Intoday’scompetitivejobmarket,individualsneedtochannelallpossible assets to get ahead. Working more efficiently and improving productivity canbeanadvantagetoanyone.

Construction Laborer

Rochester, NY

Wage $20-$24 per hour based on experience

CDL License a plus

OSHA 10 a plus

Submit application at: https://turnerunderground. com/employment/

Diesel Mechanic

Wage $25-$35 per hour based No on-road repairs are required.

• Host

• Cook

• Dishwasher

Part-time & full-time positions available. Apply in person at:

NYS Inspector’s License a plus.

Quitting a job can be full of mixed emotions. Just be sure to time it correctly and leave in as positive a way as possible to maintain a strong professional network.

RUSH-HENRIETTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS HIRING SUBSTITUTE CLEANERS

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

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

YORK CENTRAL SCHOOL • OPEN POSITIONS

Information Technology Assistant

TESOL Teacher

Occupational erapist

Special Education Teachers

Long Term Music (Vocal) Teacher

Food Service Monitor

School Bus Driver

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

Aides/TAs • RNs/LPNs • Cleaners

Food Service Helpers • School Bus Drivers

All interviews begin upon receipt of application

Additional information and application available: www.yorkcsd.org

4870 West Henrietta Rd. (585) 359-9169

HOW WOMEN CAN KEEP THEIR CAREERS GOING FORWARD

Emphasize networking. The Association for Talent Development reports that 57 percent of job openings are filled through networking contacts. Networking is more accessible than ever thanks to social media sites like LinkedIn, and women can utilize such resources to build connections with mentors and colleagues that can share everything from career advice to access to new job openings.

IS HIRING

• Elementary Instrumental Music Teacher

• Elementary Vocal/General Music Teacher K-2

• Elementary Special Education Teacher

• Secondary World Language- Spanish Teacher

• Elementary Long Term Sub Counselor Position Hours and pay vary by position. NYS Pension and bene t eligible positions available.

To apply, visit: www.work4h .org

NOW HIRING LOWBOY DRIVER

Seeing candidate to operate lowboy to deliver heavy equipment and materials to various job sites throughout the Rochester area. Responsible for the safe transport of all equipment/materials, loading/unloading, and securing equipment to trailer. Class A Commercial Driver’s License required.

Please apply in person, online or send resume to: Pooler Enterprises, Inc., 783 Country Rd. #42, Fishers, NY 14453 Phone: 585-924-5200 • Fax: 585-924-5205

For more information about our company visit our website www.poolerenterprises.com

This organization is committed to ensuring that employees are selected based on their skill, experience and qualification, and are compensated with respect to these factors. This company is an equal opportunity employer and we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, gender, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected status. As a company we pride ourselves on the quality of our personnel - you represent us. Join a team that is setting the standard in the industry for technology, workmanship and capability. It’s not just a job, it’s a career. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package, and a 401k retirement plan.

NOW HIRING

CDL TRUCK DRIVERS/LABORERS

Position Location: LeRoy, New York

Position Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Class B or higher CDL

• Hazmat and Cargo Tank Endorsement highly preferred

• A current DOT medical card

• Pass a state background check

• Pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen

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

• Sign-on Bonus

Why work for Hilltop Energy?

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

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

Or apply online at https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Hilltop-Energy/jobs

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

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

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