Tri-County- Genesee Valley Penny Saver 1-27-2023

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CARE FOR TOOLS PROPERLY

Homeowners often choose to save money and learn valuable skills by doing their own home improvement projects. These minor or major renovations are made much more successful by having the right tools for the job. Investing in good tools can be smart, but those tools are only effective if they are accessible and in good repair. Homeowners who emphasize taking care of their tools can make DIY projects that much easier and more rewarding.

HOBBIES FOR

Book lovers also can channel their passions for the written word into a rewarding hobby. While reading might not seem like the most social activity, readers who want to use their love of books to grow their social networks can start a book club. People of all ages and backgrounds love to read, so starting a book club can be a great way to meet an array of people.

Readers also can call their local libraries or schools to ask about reading programs for children. Volunteer to read to youngsters, helping the next generation discover the wonders of reading.

Penny Saver

Nicki is my Netherland Dwarf rabbit. He has a spacious apartment in my living room, and enjoys romps in the back yard!

WINNER! Pet of the Year

“Hi, I am Claude Hopper. At the end of July I went to my current home as a foster through Headed For Furever. When my human Papa met me, that was it. I was not going anywhere. I now live with 3 cat sisters and my humans. My favorite things to do are to go for stroller rides and walking outside.”

in his name.

What would we be without our friends? Can you imagine life without a shoulder to cry on as you reel from a bad breakup? Or a companion to hog all the junk food with as you watch the scariest movies while hiding under covers. Friends are the family we choose, and it’s time we pay this underrated relationship admiration and honor with a monthlong celebration.

How to celebrate friendship month? Have a friendship movie marathon! It’s time to turn on your favorite movies and enjoy the nal stretch of hot cocoa and weighted blankets with your besties. As you start this beautiful month of February and celebrate the spirit of friendship, end your nights with your favorite movies of the same.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Chalazions Continue to Develop in Both Eyelids

DEAR DR. ROACH: Are oral antibiotics ever prescribed to treat chalazions, in addition to eye drops and ointment? I have had two this year for seemingly no reason. They were treated with tobramycin eye drops, ointment and warm compresses. The first one didn’t resolve with those meds and was excised surgically. That eyelid then became infected without a chalazion and was treated with a second round of antibiotic drops. It remains a bit puffy and pinkish in color, which I chalked up to the new normal appearance.

Now, a chalazion has developed in the other eyelid. I don’t wear eye makeup and use an eyelid cleanser recommended by my ophthalmologist. I am an otherwise healthy 76-year-old woman. Could there be a systemic bacterial or viral infection causing chalazions to keep developing? -- M.W.

ANSWER: The terms for different types of eyelid lesions can be a bit confusing. Most people are familiar with a stye, which is a localized inflammation of the upper or lower eyelid, most commonly caused by an infection of one of the glands of the external eye, usually by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. A stye is also called a hordeolum. An external hordeolum is in the eyelash follicle or the lid margin, whereas an internal hordeolum is inflammation in the meibomian glands, the ones that secrete mucous to help keep the eyes lubricated.

Makeup can block these glands and predispose someone to hordeola. Hordeola are treated with warm compresses and sometimes by an eye specialist, with a combination of antibiotic drops and topical steroids. Drainage by an ophthalmologist is necessary if it doesn’t get better within one to two weeks. If the infection gets into the skin around the eye, it may need oral antibiotics. A chalazion is not an infection. It’s a usually painless rubbery mass in the eyelid. A chalazion can be a complication of a hordeolum, since the glands are blocked by inflammation, leading to thickened secretions from the gland. Since it’s not an infection, neither oral nor topical eye antibiotics are useful. These also usually get better with warm compresses over weeks to months. People with recurrent chalazia should be considered for biopsy, since they can turn out to be tumors in rare circumstances.

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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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LONG-DISTANCE CAREGIVING

(NAPSI)—Chances are, at some point you will be a caregiver to a friend or family member. Providing care and support can be challenging in any circumstance, but caring for a loved one who lives far away presents a unique set of challenges.

When providing care for loved ones who do not live nearby, keep the following three tips in mind.

Plan ahead. Learn your loved one’s medical wishes, contact information for doctors as well as important financial and insurance information. Research community options. Many older adults need a little help to stay healthy and independent. Area Agencies on Aging and other communitybased organizations can connect caregivers to programs that help with transportation, personal care services, nutrition, home modification and repairs, legal services, falls prevention programs and more.

Care for yourself. The Eldercare Locator can connect caregivers to local resources that can help, including caregiver support programs that can provide training, and support groups and other resources that help caregivers better support their loved ones—and themselves.

The Eldercare Locator can help both care recipients and their longdistance caregivers. Through its website, www.eldercare.acl.gov, and national Call Center at (800) 677-1116, the Eldercare Locator connects long-distance caregivers to resources that can provide assistance where it is needed most—in the care recipient’s own community. The Eldercare Locator is funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living and is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging.

WHAT CAUSES EATING DISORDERS?

Personality traits. Individuals with certain personality traits may be at risk for eating disorders. Excessive persistence and rigidity, impulsivity, neuroticism, harm avoidance, perfectionism,andobsessivethinkingaretraitsoftenseeninpeoplewitheatingdisorders.

Puzzle Answers This Week

SENIOR NEWS

Matilda Charles Covid

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... It’s Still Here

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of Covid cases has steadily risen since December. Earlier in the fall, Covid took a short break while the u and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) made it to center stage. ose illnesses are now waning a bit, and here comes Covid again.

It doesn’t help that we have a new variant -- an o shoot of Omicron, the XBB.1.5 -- taking o around the country. By Christmas nearly half the cases of Covid were that new variant, so it’s growing.

Seniors, as usual, are being hit hard with those in the age 70+ range being the largest group a ected, followed by ages 60-69.

If you’re hesitant to go back to being extremely careful, we’re experiencing what some doctors are calling the Senior Wave. It means the numbers on a graph show that the largest group a ected with hospitalizations are seniors.

Which means it’s still not time to let down our guard. If anything, it means renewing our e orts to stay safe. Frequent handwashing, wearing a mask in the store, even if you’re the only one who is, staying out of large groups ... we know how to do this.

And like it or not, we should. e growing number of seniors being hospitalized or dying due to Covid should shake up all of us.

Another, and possibly even more accurate, statistic for the spread of Covid is the wastewater. is is where municipalities test the sewage for Covid. People can hide their exposure and illness by using the at-home tests we all received in the mail, thereby skewing the “o cial” numbers, but the sewage in an area is sure to be more accurate.

To see the wastewater data by county, go online to CDC.gov and search for “National Wastewater Surveillance System” (NWSS).

(c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

Magic Maze – INJURY

FACTORS THAT CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT MOOD

Chronic stress: Chronic stress has long been linked to a host of health problems. According to the Mayo Clinic, chronic stress puts individuals at increased risk for heart disease and weight gain but also issues that affect mood, including anxiety and depression. Individuals who find themselves routinely confronting bad moods may be dealing with chronic stress. Identifying the source of that stress and speaking with a health care professional about how to reduce and manage it may lead to improvements in mood.

SHARED HABITS OF ORGANIZED PEOPLE

The beginning of the year is an ideal time to get organized and set oneself up for productive months ahead. It’s also a good opportunity to take inventory of seldom-used items and clear out as much clutter as possible. The amount of stuff the average person owns can affect how easy ordifficultitisforthatpersontoget organized. In 2014, professional organizer Regina Lark estimated the average American home contains 300,000 items. And it’s not just adults who love to collect and keep things, as kids contribute to the problem, too. British research, as published in The Telegraph, indicates the average 10-year-old owns 238 toys, playing with just 12 in a typical day.

All of these belongings contribute to disorganization and lost time. A study by Esure Home Insurance found looking for lost items accounts for 10 minutes of wasted time each day.

Getting organized can take perseverance, but it’s possible.

NOW HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

* Toothpaste works well as a silver polish. Wet your silver, plop a little non-gel toothpaste on it and rub gently to clean. Rinse well and let it shine.

* A great hint from Mary R. of Duluth, Georgia: If the kids are drawing with felt markers and their hands get covered with ink, don’t worry. Just spray their hands down with hairspray, then wipe off the ink with a paper towel. Don’t forget to wash their hands afterward!

* Dip your toothbrush in baking soda before you add toothpaste when brushing your teeth. You get used to the taste, but the extra scrub really gets your teeth clean, and it’s very inexpensive to use. -- R.E. in Arizona

* Have clumped-up sugar in the canister? No worries. To keep sugar from hardening, add a slice of bread to the container from time to time, and leave it there a day before removing.

* Use this quick fix for oily hair. Rub a small amount of cornstarch into the oily areas of your hair. The cornstarch will soak up the dirt and oil; you just brush it out.

* A reader from Michigan wonders: How can I keep from having static head, especially when using a hat? The answer: You probably already have a tube of lip balm in your pocket or purse. Rub some on your palms, then run your palms over your hair.

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AT-HOME NUTRITION AND COOKING WITH KIDS

RECIPES FOR FUN: If you’re preparing a meal, it could be a good time to teach children of reading age how to review a recipe. Evaluating ingredients to learn how food transforms from raw to cooked or how a dish is created can help kids learn kitchen skills.

FOOD GROUPS FOCUS: Get kids involved in making dinner by setting a rule that each food group must be represented. Give them a warmup activity by asking which food groups are found in family favorites like chicken soup, lasagna or meatloaf. Asking kids to guess which ingredients are used in these dishes and identifying which food group each ingredient belongs to can help them understand dietary balance.

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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FACTS ABOUT FEBRUARY

During leap years, February will end on the same day that it begins.

PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

Cats Can Hide Illness Symptoms, So Be Aware

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat Sisko became very una ectionate a few days ago. He hid under the bed or crouched in the corner of the living room and refused to cuddle. en I noticed when he sat in the litter box that he meowed as if he was in distress. I called the veterinarian, and they had me bring him right in. Turns out that Sisko had a urinary tract infection! He’s doing ne now, but I wanted to tell my story so that other readers will know that a sudden behavior change in their cat could be a medical problem. -- Kurt W., Parsippany, New Jersey

Oreo is releasing a new cookie that is the “most Oreo” ever. The cream-flavored filling will be packed with finely ground Oreos. This January 30 release leaves us wondering…

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V unte s NEEDED

• House of John: e House of John is a 2-bedroom Comfort Care Home located in Cli on Springs. We provide end-of-life care to those unable to be cared for at home at no cost to the resident. We are looking for caring, reliable people willing to share 4-8 hrs. a month to assist with resident care. No caregiving experience required. All training is provided free of charge. If interested, please call or email the House at 315-462-5646 or house@houseo ohn.org

• Perinton Ambulance: Seeking volunteers for general o ce/administrative work as well as building & grounds. Hours and tasks vary based on ability and availability. Email volunteer@pvac.org

• Catholic Charities of Bu alo: e Home Visitation Program needs Friendly Home Visitors, age 21+ to volunteer one hour each week through in person visits or calls to a 60+ older adult in Genesee County who is living independently and has expressed feelings of loneliness. You can be the bright spot in their week by providing a smile and laughter that brings increased socialization and a feeling of community connection. Call Lisa Wittmeyer at 716-341-6751 to learn more about volunteering with us.

• Light Hill, of Canandaigua Comfort Care Home Inc.: A two-bed end of life care home. We are always seeking volunteers for hands-on care, home & garden maintenance, light housekeeping and/or fundraising support! Contact us today or ll out an application on our website at lighthillhome. org. We would be so honored to add YOU to our extended family! Email us at mk@lighthillhome.org or call 585-393-1311.

DEAR KURT: ank you for sharing! You did absolutely the right thing: You noticed a sudden change in your cat’s behavior, kept a closer eye on his activities and litter habits, and contacted the vet’s o ce to share your observations and get advice.

Cats are very secretive about their health. It’s an instinctive behavior that helped their ancestors hide from predators. So it is common for owners not to notice when their cat is experiencing pain, such as a sore tooth or an illness like a urinary tract infection.

While the occasional hairball episode isn’t a cause for concern, there are some symptoms that should prompt a call to the vet for an appointment.

-- Your cat acts withdrawn, sits hunched over, refuses to play or be petted.

-- Eating or drinking habits change.

-- Litter box behavior changes: meowing, missing the box or noticeable diarrhea.

-- Grooming problems develop, or they have clumpy fur or irritated skin.

-- Physical symptoms: eye or ear discharge, strange breathing, unusual vomiting, lethargy or drooling.

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

• Charlotte House Comfort Care: Resident care help needed. We would love to bring new volunteers into our family. It is a rewarding experience and a great way to spend time with friends or make new friends. Email charlottehouseinc.@gmail.com

• Webster Comfort Care Home: We use volunteers to handle every aspect of resident care. We are a two person home for the terminally ill and we rely on community volunteers to o er round the clock care to our residents. We are also looking for volunteers with graphic skills, writing skills and strong social media skills. Email VolunteerCoord@ webstercomfortcare.org

• Genesee County 4-H Program, 4-H Teen Club Leader: Coordinate monthly meetings and projects for youth age 13-18. Call 585-343-3040 or email genesee4h@cornell.edu

• Serenity House of Victor: A two-bed comfort care home serving residents with end-of-life care. Serenity House needs volunteers to share their time & talent through providing resident care, building & grounds maintenance, or fundraising support. Come join our team! Share your most valuable gi – yourself ! Please contact the Director at serenityhousevictor@gmail.com or call 585-729-7617.

• Wayland Food Pantry at Lighthouse: Looking for volunteers on two Wednesday mornings each month to help unload orders from the food truck. Usually two Wednesday mornings monthly. Email Waylandfoodpantry@gmail.com or call 585-736-7586.

• PAX - Program of Academic Exchange: Seeking host families for the 2022-2023 academic year (or “welcome families” for 6-8 weeks). Share YOUR America with an exchange student. Contact me with questions at emilypelkowski@gmail.com or 315-576-2326.

• Geneseo Groveland Emergency Food Pantry: Needs your help! Email ggefoodpantry@gmail.com

• Wood Library: Shelving books and other materials, ful lling hold requests, special library events, straightening shelves. Call 585-394-1381 or email stoomey@pls-net.org

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Loose advertisement pages from 1920s LADIES HOME JOURNAL magazines, 11”x14”. Many still with vibrant colors. Perfect for crafts/framing. Fairport: jvc45@aol.com

ZOJIRUSHI BREAD MACHINE. Model: BBCC-V20. With instruction booklet. Fairport: jvc45@aol.com

FIREWOOD - Two maples trees near driveway. Easy excess. You cut and take down. Cleanup not required: 585-538-9305

FINISHED DIAMOND PAINTING, Nightmare Before Christmas. You frame. Batavia: 845-309-9373 text only

TWIN SIZE HOSPITAL BED - like brand new. To meet at the storage unit in Farmington on February 4th. Text or call: 585-967-2413

BROTHER PRINTER, model MFC_L8900CDW. Touch screen flickers at times, prints well. Has ink in it and also has new ink: Meetu@twc.com

PET CARRIER for small pet, plus two LITTER BOXES, two small METAL FOOD BOWLS. Pick up, Fairport: Text only: 585-278-0445

Ten gallons ACE HARDWARE WOOD ROYAL solid color reddish brown oil siding and trim stain. Pick up, Rush: mrssiberfile@aol.com

WOMEN’S CLOTHING. Gently used. Size 2 / Small. Full trash bag. Name brands. Pick up York/Caledonia: mariab827@yahoo.com

PACK N PLAY: 585-861-0181

STERILITE TWO DOOR CABINET, still in box. Pick up, Brockport: 585-431-3177

Packages of Fit Right large ADULT DIAPERS. Unisex. 20 per package. Text or call: 585-356-3200

Three SNOW TIRES, 205-50/R17 on Wheels 5 x 114.3 bolt pattern. 80% tread remaining: rbacon2@gmail.com

EXERCISE BIKE. You pick up and move, Rushville: 585-554-7113 (no texting) Bag of GREETING CARDS for crafts. Fairport: 585-388-0318

NEW MINI BLIND, light gray, 23” W x 72” L. Pick up Batavia, text only: 845-3099373

4-drawer FILING CABINET. Penfield. phabes529@gmail.com or 585-953-0163 (leave a message)

Full size CRAFTMATIC BED. Newer mattress with stain. You remove: 585-259-2703 Working INCLINE TREADMILL: 585-519-7894

2006 TOYOTA COROLLA NEW CAR SALES BROCHURE. New condition. Will mail to you. Email: jclare01@rochester.rr.com

DOWNED TREES. You cut and haul away, Hopewell: 585-471-4447 WOOD from a recently fallen tree. You cut and haul from the back yard. Not pine: rmadier1@rochester.rr.com

White ADULT DESK. Henrietta. Call in the afternoon: 585-334-6388

VINTAGE LEGO SETS or PIECES! Can be newer Legos! Greatest Appreciation and God Bless! 585-590-7995

BABY MONITOR for kitty cabin and a CAT TOWER in good condition (prefer a large one): 585-637-0933

Any BOOKS by Arch Merrill or Henry Clune: 585-924-2651

LIFT RECLINER - must also lift legs. New or gently used: 585-719-7866

PORTABLE WASHER or OLD WRINGER WASHER that works. Thank you: 607-329-6086

BARN ROOFING and SIDING - aluminum or metal, new or used. Thank you: 585-861-0181

FOAM COUCH CUSHIONS, tan, or cream cloth for craft projects: s.marty.nary@gmail.com

COOPERSTOWN DREAMS PARK TRADING PINS for 12 year old granddaughter who will be playing this summer in the tournament: salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com

BASEBALL/FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL CARDS, 1950-1970. Will pick up. Located in Victor. What I canít use I donate to kids: 585-313-4131.

UPRIGHT FREEZER in good working condition for church group community outreach: 585-447-8452

Baby PACK N PLAY or PORTA CRIB, plus a PLAY PEN: 585-670-0719. Send photo to dajude03@yahoo.com

ALUMINUM RAMPS and PLATFORMS for Boy Scout Pack 39. Toy Train Box car construction project: 585-233-6143

TONGUE and GROOVE PINE for refurbishing interior of train car for Scout Pack 39. Toy train project: 585-233-6143

DIRECTORIES – Rochester and Suburban from 1900s to present for handicap senior project: 585-500-2588

DOUBLE or TWO SINGLE BEDS for husband who has cancer: 585-201-3161

MICROWAVE for senior apartments. 585-226-9221

VINTAGE SPORTS CARDS, 1980s TOYS/GAMES and VINTAGE BOOKS! God Bless and Happy New Year: 585-729-1259

REGULATION-SIZED FOOTBALL, used, but in good condition: 585-599-3490

KITCHEN TABLE and CHAIRS, LIVING ROOM FURNITURE. For Family Promise of Ontario County: 585-820-0211

FLAT SCREEN TV, over 40”, for Elks Lodge information screen. For Charitable Fundraising. Non-Smart TV is fine: tmcnelly2058@gmail.com

COMIC BOOKS & SPORT/COLLECTIBLE CARDS. Avid collector will pick up what you don’t want. Call or text: 585-260-0437 God Bless/Thanks

Single or full-size MATTRESS and FRAME, gently used: nharrison95@gmail.com

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Hamlin Public Library

1680 Lake Road, Hamlin 585.964.2320 hamlinlibraryny.org

Mondays/Wednesdays 10am6pm; Tuesdays/Thursdays 10am-8pm; Fridays 10am-4pm; Saturdays 10am-2pm

Hoag Library

134 S. Main St., Albion 585.589.4246

Visit our website for hours. www.hoaglibrary.org

Holley Community Free Library

86 Public Square, Holley 585.638.6987 • holleylibrary.org

Hrs.: M & W: 10am-1pm & 4-8pm Tu, Th, & F: 10am-5pm Sat: 10am-2pm until June 22nd (Closed Sat for the Summer)

Seymour Library

161 East Ave., Brockport 585.637.1050 www.seymourlibraryweb.org

Hrs.: M-Th: 10am-8pm, F: 10am-6pm Sat: 10am-3pm

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

HamlinPublicLibrary: TheHamlin PublicLibraryisopen

Mondays/Wednesdaysfrom10am6pm;Tuesdays/Thursdaysfrom 10am-8pm;Fridaysfrom10am-4pm; Saturdaysfrom10am-2pm.Preschool

StorytimeiseveryMondayat 10:30am.JoinusforABCthemed books,songsandactivities.LegoClub forallagesisThursday,February2 from6-7pm.HomeschoolSTEMchallengeprogramisWednesday,February8at1pm.CookbookClubis

Thursday,February9at6:30pm. ValentineSlimeprogramforkidsand teensisSaturday,February11at 11am.Registrationisrequiredforall programsexceptPreschoolStorytime. Formoreinformation,callthelibrary at964-2320,findusonFacebookor visitourwebsiteathamlinlibraryny. org.

ParmaPublicLibrary

NASA’s60-Year History:Friday, January27th,2:00-3:00pm

JoinNASAAmbassadorJimPorter todiscovertherichheritageof NASAspaceexplorationandwhere thenewestmissionswillbetaking usinthefuture.Registrationappreciated.

LibraryAfterDark:MemeNight: Saturday,January28th,5:008:00pm

Getcreativeanddressasameme forthecostumecontest,enjoyfood &snacks,intensegamesofWhat DoYouMeme?andachanceto winprizes!Forages18+.Please register.

ToddlerPlayTime:Monday, January30th,10:00-11:00am

Drop-inforplaytimewithsensory toysandmore!Gearedtowards childrenages2-3.Noregistration.

Writers’Room:Tuesday,January 31st,6:30-7:45pm

Timetofreewriteoruseaprompt andtimetoshare.Thegroupwill givefeedbackonreadings.Noregistration.Joinwhenyoucan!

MovieMadness:Thursday,February2nd,2:00pm

Showingthe2022filmabout EmmettTill’smother.

BATAVIA

To shorten winter, borrow some money due in spring. ~W.J. Vogel

ValentineVendor&CraftShows

- Heartto HeartDayfromyour hearttoourssowecanhelpothers ValentineVendor&CraftShow. Saturday,February11,2023,10am to4pm.QualityInn&SuitesPalm IslandIndoorWaterpark,8250Park Rd.,Batavia.Justminutesoffof NYSThruwayanddowntheroad fromBataviaDownsCasino. Hostedby:FriendsandFamilies MuscularDisordersFoundationisa 501(c)3not-for-profitorganization dedicatedtoimprovingthequality oflifeandindependenceofchildrenandadultsdiagnosedwith neuromusculardisorders/diseases andover100otherdiseases.

ZontaClubofBatavia-Genesee County LUCKYNUMBER LUNCHEON. 31stANNUAL LUNCHEON-DIAMONDSand DENIM.Saturday,March18,2023 attheBataviaDowns-Batavia. Tickets$35(PreSaleOnly).Deadline March5th.ForTicketsContact:Lisa -LPaulKhan@gmail.comorCathy: cathu78@yahoo.com.Or“Venmo” 585-297-0682Zontabatavia2021. Doorsopenat10:30am,Lunchat Noon,AuctionStartsat1:30pm.All proceedsbenefitourScholarship andLocalServiceProjects.

MuseumQuiltGuild’sAnnual ChallengeShow: The Richmond LibraryGalleryRoomwillbe hostingMuseumQuiltGuild’sAnnualChallengeShowFebruary1February28,2023.Their“I ThoughtIWouldNever...”2023 contestchallengedmemberstotry usinguncommonfabricssuchas denimandsilkandnewtechniques suchasprintingfromafish,to revisitingoldideaslikeembroidery orfinallyfinishingaprojectstarted yearsago.Thequiltersgatherat theVAevery3rdSaturdayofeach month,weatherpermitting,at 9:30am.Guestsmaycometovisit andcheckouttheguild,andnew membersarealwayswelcomed, withcurrentannualduesat $20.00.Visitwww. themuseumquiltguild.com, museumquiltguild.blogspot.com..

OAKFIELD

GoodbyeWinter-HelloSpring: “We’veOnly JustBegun”Sr.Luncheonswillnotbetakingplacein January,FebruaryorMarch,2023. Wewillresumeourluncheonsin theSpringonApril18,2023at 11:30amattheSouthAlabama Firehall.WishingyouallaSafe/ HealthyWinterandaHappyNew Year!HopetoseeyouallonApril 18,2023!

PENFIELD

LibraryMult-MediaResources Demystified- A Websterlibrary representativeisspeakingtothe Women’sClubofWebsteron Thursday,February16thatthePenfieldCountryClub,1784Jackson Rd.Penfield.11:15a.m.:Social; Meeting:12:00noon;Lunch:12:30 p.m.followedbythepresentation. Newmemberswelcome.Entree choices:ThaiShrimpWrapand freshfruit;orCornedBeefonrye breadandfreshfruit;orGrapevine SaladwithChicken.Alllunches includecoffeeandtea.Price:$21. SendcheckmadeouttoWCW withchoiceofentreebyFeb.9thto CarolynRittenhouse,405County LineRoad,Ontario,14519.Questions?585-265-1303.

ROCHESTER

RochesterModelRailroadClub OpenHouse - February5,1-5pm andMarch4,10-5pmattheFirst UniversalistChurch,150South Ave.,Rochester.Large(40x60foot HOtrainlayoutdepictingtheLehighValleyrailroadofthe1950’s fromBuffalothruPennsylvaniato JerseyCity.Oneofthehighlightsof thelayoutistheLehighValley Gorge.Therewillbeacontinuous paradeoftrains.ThomastheTank enginesandcarswillmakeaspecial appearance.Theeventisnot handicappedaccessibleasthelayoutisinthebasementoftheFirst UniversalistChurch.Masksareoptional.$5Kidsunder12free.http:/ /www.rocMRRC.com

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ACenturyof“Communication forlife” - TheHearingLossAssociationofAmericaRochesterChapter willmeetFebruary7,12-1pmat theSt.PaulsEpiscopalChurch,25 WestminsterRoadacrossfrom GeorgeEastmanMuseum,Rochester.BobRussell,presidentandCEO ofRochesterHearingandSpeech Center,relatesthehistoryandimpactofprogramsandservicesfurnishedbytheoldestproviderof speech,language,andhearingservicesinMonroeCounty.LipreadingteacherAliceHoweHatton foundedthepioneerorganization in1922toprovideeducation, recreation,andvocationalassistancetohearingimpairedchildren andadults.http://www. hearinglossrochester.org

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Thank you Guardian Angel!

Thank you to the gentleman who was in Geneseo Noyes Urgent Care on Saturday, January 14th. I had arrived for an X-ray but there was no order on file from the doctor. The receptionist suggested I go through urgent care who would then write a script. I was worried about the cost of taking that approach. The gentleman was sitting in the waiting room and spoke up that he would pay for my urgent care visit. I was amazed someone would be willing to do that. In the meantime, they were able to get ahold of my doctor and get the script. Regardless, I won’t forget the kindness a stranger was willing to give to me.

Purple Pony

I would just like to say thank you to The Genesee Valley Penny Saver for printing the wonderful article on Purple Pony. I had no idea they even existed. Horses are truly amazing, and to help with special needs of all ages tells a lot about these magnificent animals. Thank you, Purple Pony!

HOMETOWN PHOTOS

Parking area negligence

It is deplorable how many public buildings do not take care of handicap parking spots. Last year I had to quit physical therapy because you could not safely get from the car to the building. Their response “the landlord is responsible for clearing the parking lot and sidewalks.” I quit. Ff they were concerned for anyones well-being, they would address it………or was that job security for them? The handicap spots at the local senior center are never clear. They should be bone dry. I realize they cannot plow or salt when there are cars in the spots, but they should instruct their drivers to clear and salt before the center opens or after it closes. It is just common sense.

Response to "garbage plate modification"

I suppose it's none of my business how one modifies a garbage plate. While the modification of adding fish sticks to a plate with hot dogs and all the fixings is nothing short of, in my personal opinion, disgusting, I am more disturbed that someone is eating this every single day. Perhaps slowly adding in other lunches like salads and low-fat sandwiches would be beneficial to this person. As a medical professional, I see far too many people with garbage plate-related maladies in the greater Rochester area.

THE BEST OF GENEROSITY, LOVE, AND CARE AT AURORA HOUSE

BY LORI BRUTON

There is a time and season for everything. In 2010, it was time for Aurora House to be born. e Westside needed this comfort care home. eir mission began with raising money and gathering a team of volunteers.

Ogden Presbyterian Church donated the land at 2495 South Union Street, and the house was built with donated funds and services.

Aurora House o ers high-quality comfort care with a personal touch. Residents and their visitors are surrounded by warmth, acceptance, and understanding in this two-bed homelike setting. It’s about you and your loved one being together and nding respite.

Since residents cannot go to their homes, sta do their best to make Aurora House feel like home. Aurora House provides the physical and emotional space for each resident to complete their earthly assignment and for families to carry on their loved one’s legacy. ere are no visitor restrictions. Family and friends are even welcome to stay overnight in the house if they want to.

All comfort care homes maintain the motto, “Neighbors taking care of neighbors.” e sta asks themselves, “How would I care for my loved one to make them most comfortable?” Compassion over ows in many ways, whether it’s sitting in silence or lending a listening ear. Needs are heard and taken care of to the best of their ability.

Not all patients are elderly; one was even 34 years old. Unfortunately, accepted end-of-life patients are getting younger.

Although they focus on end-of-life care, life is celebrated at Aurora House. Each resident matters. It’s important to learn about their life at every stage as well as who they are now. ere is wisdom in hearing their stories. Fun and laughter are encouraged within the house.

ere is much more to a person beyond their physical and medical needs. at is why volunteers at Aurora House

ll wishes and residents’ and family requests. A visit from a precious pet or a call from out-of-town relatives can be arranged.

Volunteers are the heart of this home. Cooking, cleaning, gardening, event planning, and fundraising are all part of the giving and caring. Donations, memorials, grants, and fundraisers support the home’s operation. Care and related services are free of charge to the patient and their family thanks to the generosity of the community, friends, and neighbors.

Before a loved one climbs the stairway to heaven, this wonderful home provides the opportunity to share special moments that will live on forever.

Everyone processes grief di erently. Having conversations and o ering resources helps people prepare and understand what they will face. Aurora House sta educates those facing loss and grief onsite and in the community. Hard conversations about end-of-life wishes are essential.

Aurora House sta meets people where they are in their stage of care, and they help people understand what to expect. Support continues for families a er the loved one passes. Sta mail cards to families to let them know they remember them on special days.

Aurora House survives solely on donations and volunteers. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. Anyone interested in donating personal, household, or other items Aurora House needs should check the home’s website at aurorahousewmc.com. Anything a house needs to function, they need. ey don’t want patients’ families to need anything during their stay.

Two large annual fundraisers help raise necessary funds. Casino Night this year is scheduled for April 21st at the Italian American Community Center. e night features celebrity bartenders, Doug Emblidge, Jennifer Lewke, and Sheri Todd Baxter. Join in a fun evening of ra es, prizes, hors d’oeuvres, and live music by John Akers.

Baskets and Brunch in October is Aurora House’s other big fundraiser. Anyone interested may create and donate a basket or you may drop o items or cash to go toward a basket. More information will be available on the home’s website.

Smaller events sprinkled throughout the year, such as the community favorite chicken barbecue, help support Aurora House.

Contact Aurora House for ways to support them on their mission at aurorahousewmc.com, by calling 585-617-4863.

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Openings

Information Technology Director (Full-time, 12-month position)

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ELL Teacher (1.0 FTE)

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HOW TO ACE JOB INTERVIEWS WHEN SWITCHING CAREERS

Showcase how you have adapted in the past. Much of the business world moves at a breakneck pace. That pace has become even faster thanks to advancementsintechnologythatroutinelyaffecthowbusinessesoperate. Even if you have never before changed careers, that does not mean you have not adapted to change. Make a list of the changes your employers have instituted throughout your career, highlighting how you adapted to those changes and benefitted from them in their aftermath.

New Year...New Start…New Opportunity…New Job... New Team...New Friends…

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WOMEN AND STEM

The number of women entering the professional fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is slowly growing around the world, but there is still a sizable gender gap in these professions. According to the College Board, which produces many standardized tests, only 27 percent of all students taking the AP Computer Science exam in the United Sciencearewomen.Similarly,just 18percentofAmericancomputerscience degrees are attained by females. However, this is not the case elsewhere in the world. A paper by Gijsbert Stoet and David Geary published in Psychological Science noted that women who live in countries with traditionally higher gender inequality tend to choose STEM professions more readily. Algeria, for example, has one of the highest ratios of womeninSTEMprofessions,at41 percent. Stoet and Geary surmise that women in these countries may be choosing careers with the strongest path to financial independence.

According to a U.S. Department of Education report, students studying science or math in collegehaveahigheremployment rate and salary than other majors after graduation. STEM majors typically earn an average of $15,500 more annually than nonSTEM majors. Engineering and engineering technology tends to pay the most. Women eager to secure competitive, stable and well-paying jobs should carefully consider the opportunities available to them in STEM fields.

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By Fifi Rodriguez

1. MUSIC: Which band sang the theme song to TV’s “Friends”?

2. ANATOMY: What is the only bone in the human body that isn’t attached to another bone nearby?

3. LITERATURE: What is the setting for the “Anne of Green Gables” novel series?

4. TELEVISION: Who plays the lead role in the sitcom “Mr. Mayor”?

5. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Spanish Steps located?

6. HISTORY: How long did the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin, orbit the planet?

7. AD SLOGANS: Which restaurant chain advises customers to “eat fresh”?

8. SCIENCE: What is the only form of energy that can be seen with the human eye?

9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: With which animal do humans share 98.8% of their DNA?

10. MOVIES: Which movie features the famous line, “I see dead people”?

Answers

© 2023 King Features Synd.,

1. The Rembrandts (“I’ll Be There for You”).

2. The hyoid bone.

3. Prince Edward Island.

4. Ted Danson.

5. Rome, Italy.

6. 108 minutes.

7. Subway Restaurants.

8. Light.

9. Chimpanzee.

10. “The Sixth Sense” (1999).

Inc.