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-- Your cat acts withdrawn, sits hunched over, refuses to play or be petted.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

Hearingotherpeople’sexperiences(HOPE) - TheHearingLoss AssociationofAmericaRochester ChapterwillmeetFebruary7,1011amattheSt.PaulsEpiscopal Church,25WestminsterRoad acrossfromGeorgeEastmanMuseum,Rochester.Prospective,new, orexperiencedhearingaidusers cansharetheirexperiences,questions,andhearinglossjourneysin aninformaldiscussionfacilitatedby retiredaudiologistJosephKozelsky CCC/A.http://www. hearinglossrochester.org

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

Understanding food labels is a great first step toward eating healthy.

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DineOutFundraiser for the Down SyndromeSupportGroup. HeldattheMissBataviaDineron Wednesday,February8,2023from 4:00pmto9:00pm.ShowYour Support!

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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.