Parents who want to encourage their children to volunteer may find their effortsatdoingsoaremoreconvincing if they volunteer themselves. A 2013 study published in the Journal of Adolescence examined the effects that parents who volunteer and talk about volunteering have on children. Researchers found that the children of volunteers were 27 percent more likely to volunteer than children whose parents did not volunteer. In addition,adolescents were 47 percent more likely to volunteer when their parents volunteered and talked about volunteering with their children.
10 Editions delivered weekly to 105,000 Homes
165,000 Print Readers
80,000 Digital Readers
Office:
PO Box 340 • 1471 Route 15 Avon, NY 14414
Phone: 585-226-8111 Fax: 585-226-3390
www.gvpennysaver.com
Email: mail@gvpennysaver.com
President ...........................Steve Harrison
General Manager ...........................Manuel Karam
Creative Director ..............................Cristie Leone
Production Supervisor .................................Jeff Wasson
Send address changes to: Genesee Valley Penny Saver PO BOX 340 Avon, NY 14414-0340
Send Holiday Happiness
Send your loved ones season’s greetings and share your favorite memories with our custom designed holiday card collection! Go online now to check out our designs and order yours today!
Available for any order on www.PrintingByPennyLane.com. Does not include custom orders through Penny Lane Printing. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 12/31/2024.
SHOPPING LOCALLY
earned money. Your local merchant is working just as hard to earn your money. And when you choose to not support your local merchant and shop outside your community or county, you’ve robbed yourself of the benefits of your money staying where you live.
THINK LOCAL, especially at this gi ing time of year. Make it a Merry Christmas for all of us because, ‘it matters!’
businesses was more important than getting the best deals. That may be due to the feeling of helping out a fellow neighbor.
Create job opportunities
Shopping at small businesses keeps those establishments afloat, along with their employees. Small businesses are the largest employers in the United States. That’s also true in Canada, where 68.8 percent of the total labor force works for a small business. A person may never know when he or she - or a relative - will need a job. Keeping small businesses viable provides a strong job market for locals.
Keep more money in the community
The Small Business Administration says $48 out of every $100 spent at a small business stays in the community. Spend the same $100 at a national retailer and only $14 stays.
Enjoy a more local flavor
National retailers and other businesses follow a global business model that may not allow for much customization, but small businesses can provide products or services that relate directly to the needs of the communities they serve. These same small businesses may also be more inclined to work with local vendors and start-ups than national companies that have global supply chains.
BRIGHTER
VENT
Thank You!
Massive Disrespect!
Thank you to the kind and generous lady who paid for my groceries at Tops.
Thank You!
Thank you to the gentleman at the local full service gas station. You helped fill my tire with air and brightened my Monday morning! I always appreciate the employees willing to stand in all weather to fill my gas tank.
To the people who think our local cemetery is a public park. From people who walk dogs there, to the people who take coins from the headstones, SHAME ON YOU! A cemetery is a place to remember and honor your past loved ones. Not a place for your dog to do its business, or for you to pick up change!
Money spent on political campaigns
It is unbelievable the amount of money spent in and on political campaigns. Millions are spent with the conventions and all the campaign mailings, along with the traveling and campaigning. All of that money could be spent in so many needed areas.
POP-UP DISPLAYS
FAITH and WORSHIP
BAPTIST
Cornerstone Church of East Pembroke
2583 Main Rd., East Pembroke, NY 14056 cornerstonechurchep@yahoo.com
St. Brigid’s, 18 Gibson St., Bergen, NY 14416, Sunday Mass: 9am Weekday Masses: Tues. & urs. 8:30am; Confessions: Sat. 2-2:30pm
EPISCOPAL
St. James Episcopal Church
405 East Main St., Batavia, NY • sjecbataviany.org
Sundays: 9am Service of God’s Word and Spiritual Communion -- via Zoom 10am Service of the Holy Eucharist -- In Person, Children Welcome Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8085432266 Meeting ID: 808 543 2266 • Password: zrXG3y
METHODIST
Pavilion United Methodist Church
Come worship with us!
11115 East Park St., Pavilion • 585-584-3808
Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Karen Woodworth
All are welcome!
List your place of Worship on our monthly Worship Pages. Call 226-8111 today.
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
By reading the scriptures I am so renewed that all nature seems renewed around me and with me. The sky seems to be a pure, a cooler blue, the trees a deeper green. The whole world is charged with the glory of God and I feel fire and music under my feet. ~Thomas Merton
Batavia First United Methodist Church
To Make Disciples We Must Listen, Learn, Lead, and Love Our Way to God! 8221 Lewiston Rd., Batavia, NY • 343-4708 • Rev. Wayne Mort Worship & Sunday School, 10am • Child care provided Sun. at 10am. https://www.facebook.com/BataviaFirstUnitedMethodist
Indian Falls Methodist Church 7908 Alleghany Rd, Corfu, NY 14036 • (585) 762-9105 IndianFalls4Jesus@gmail.com
Sunday Morning Worship 10:00am Sunday School (all ages) 11:30am All Are Welcome!
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
585-637-2650 • brockportchurchofchrist.org 10:00am Bible Study, 11:00am Worship Service; Wed. 7:00pm Mid-week Bible Study - email us for Zoom link Additional parking at 69 High Street.
ORTHODOX
Archpriest Gregory Naumenko, Rector • A ROCOR Parish
Serving all English and Russian Speaking Orthodox Christians Full schedule of services and live service streaming at www.pomog.org
“Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.” —Albert Einstein, The World as I See It
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF BROCKPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the qualified voters of the Brockport Central School District shall be held at the Technology and Training Center, 40 Allen Street, Building 800 in said District, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. e following proposition will be submitted for voter approval at said meeting:
PROPOSITION
Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit:
Resolved that the Board of Education of the Brockport Central School District is hereby authorized to undertake certain capital improvements consisting of addition to the High School Building, and improvements to, and reconstruction of, various school buildings and facilities, site and athletic field improvements and the acquisition of certain original furnishings, equipment, and apparatus and other incidental improvements required in connection therewith for such construction and school use, all at an estimated maximum aggregate cost of $65,980,000; and to appropriate and expend from existing capital reserve funds $16,700,000 for such costs, and that the balance of such cost, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax to be collected in annual installments, with such tax to be offset by state aid available therefor; and, in anticipation of such tax, debt obligations of the school district as may be necessary not to exceed $49,280,000 shall be issued.
e School District, acting as lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder (“SEQRA”), has completed its environmental review and, on October 15, 2024, has duly issued a negative declaration and has determined that the implementation of the unlisted action as proposed will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.
AND NOTICE IS GIVEN that qualified military voters may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk at (585) 637-1810 or debbie.moyer@bcs1.org. For a military voter to be issued a military ballot, the District Clerk must have received a valid ballot application no later than 5:00 PM on November 14, 2024. In a request for a military ballot application or ballot, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application or ballot by mail, facsimile transmission, or email.
AND NOTICE IS GIVEN that applications for early mail and absentee ballots shall be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the vote and election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the vote and election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Early mail and absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk at Clerk’s Office/ Business Office, District Office Building, 40 Allen Street, Building 100, Brockport, New York 14420 not later than 5:00 PM on December 10, 2024.
A list of persons to whom early mail, absentee and military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and a er November 26, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays prior to the Election; and on December 10, 2024, the day set for the Election, said list will be posted at the polling place.
e District Clerk is authorized to amend or modify this notice to comply with applicable legal requirements.
DATED: October 18, 2024
Brockport, New York
Debra Moyer District Clerk
Brockport Central School District
New York
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
How Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Affects Older Women
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had all the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) when I was younger. I could go six months without having my period. I had all the other symptoms, too, like oily skin and facial hair. It’s a terrible thing for a young teenage girl. I also had trouble getting pregnant; though, fortunately, Clomid worked well for me during both of my pregnancies.
My question is, how does PCOS affect older women? My doctor doesn’t know. Is this why my hair is thinning so badly? What else can I expect now that I’m older? (I’m 66 now, and I had menopause at 51.) What can I do about it? I still have hot flashes and thinning hair. -- L.L.P.
ANSWER: I’m sorry that you aren’t getting good advice. PCOS doesn’t go away after menopause, but it’s harder to diagnose. There aren’t good data to help guide treatment, so understanding what’s happening at a biochemical level is important. Although cysts in the ovaries are usually seen with PCOS, the most important parts of the diagnosis have more to do with androgen excess (male hormones) and abnormal ovulation. Insulin resistance is also an important part of PCOS, with or without obesity.
The androgen excess is responsible for oily skin and facial hair, and it’s partially responsible for insulin resistance. As women age, most androgen levels tend to return to normal, but women still may have some residual symptoms. Although any woman can get female-pattern hair loss (overall thinning of the hair, often worst in the center part), women with PCOS are at a higher risk for developing this type.
However, women with PCOS may also occasionally develop male-pattern hair loss (a receding hairline and thinning on the crown) when the ovaries produce excess male hormones and fewer female hormones. Treatment with the antiandrogen medication finasteride seems particularly promising, and topical (or low-dose oral) minoxidil can be helpful. A dermatologist who specializes in hair loss should be the expert in the management of PCOS-associated female-pattern hair loss.
In addition, the excess male hormones may play a role in increasing a postmenopausal woman’s risk for heart disease. HDL cholesterol levels tend to be lower in postmenopausal women with PCOS. The standard calculators to help a clinician decide when to start medication (such as a statin) to reduce the risk of heart disease are likely to underestimate the risk. Thus, diet and exercise are very important for women with PCOS. Hot flashes do not seem to be worsened by PCOS. Although hormone replacement can be used in women with hot flashes and PCOS, it is especially risky in a woman of 66 due to the increased risk of heart disease. Nonhormonal treatment, such as venlafaxine or fezolinetant, is my recommendation.
(NAPSA)—Pressureulcersarebothcostly anddeadlybutnewtechnologysuchas theLeaf PatientMonitoringSystemcan dramatically curb the pressure ulcer pandemic,saysDr.MargaretDoucette.
The not-for-profit National Ground Water Association (NGWA) says people who have inground wells in areas affected by flooding need to watch for contaminated water.To learn to protect your well from floods and find other resources,seewww.WellOwner.org.
CBD oil is known for relieving aches and pains when applied topically. Now, it’s used to treat acne, wrinkles and sensitive skin in the luxury skin care line from MermaidWizdom.Learn moreatwww.MermaidWizdom.com.
The new SILGRANITsink color,Concrete Gray from BLANCO, is clean, organic and at home in both urban and natural settings. You can find an app at www. blancoamerica.com.
There’s a new online group planning tool from Vrbo.Trip Boards let travelers save (“heart”) their favorite vacation homes and collaborate with fellow travelers to vote and comment on which rentals they like best (or least). Download the Vrbo app and find your vacationhomematch.
Proper RV maintenance is key to preventing frustrating equipment issues that can lead to expensive repairs. One help can be to use 3-INONE RVcare Rubber Seal Conditioner to protect rubber seals against damaging ultraviolet rays. Learn more atwww.3inone.com.
The top floral gifting company named the hot pink rose its 2019 Flower of the Year. “A symbol of hope and empowerment,radiantpinkisstunning and perfect for every occasion,” explained Alfred Palomares, VP of Merchandising for 1-800-Flowers.com. Learnmoreatwww.1800flowers.com.
DO I NEED BUNION SURGERY?
Brett Sachs, DPM, FACFAS • Foot & Ankle Surgeon practicing in Denver, CO • Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (NAPSI)—One in five Americans suffers from bunions. A bunion, or hallux valgus, starts out as redness and a bump on the side of the foot near the big toe. Over time, bunions can cause chronic pain and restrict movement.
Bunions are progressive and don’t go away on their own, so it’s important for people with bunions to see a foot and ankle surgeon who will evaluate the severity of the deformity and develop a treatment plan. Nonsurgical treatmentsmayreducethechance ofdamagetothejointandeasethe pain of bunions. However, these treatments will not reverse the deformity itself. If the pain begins interfering with normal daily activities, surgical intervention will typically be the next step.
Until recently, the procedure had been very painful and the recovery difficult. However, foot and ankle surgeons have made several advancements in surgical techniques and patients return to normalactivitiessooner.Recovery typically takes four to six weeks.
Foot and ankle surgeons implement pain management techniques following bunion surgery, including using nerve blocks, postsurgical pain pumps, and vitamin C and calcium supplements. These let patients recover fully with minimal pain. For more information or to find a foot andanklesurgeonnearby,visitwww. FootHealthFacts.org, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons’ patienteducationwebsite.
Brett Sachs, DPM, FACFAS is a boardcertified foot and ankle surgeon and Fellow Member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Dark wood DOUBLE BED, two DRESSERS and MIRROR. Two NIGHTSTANDS (do not match). Hemlock. 585-704-2786
SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINES - Lifetime collection. North Rose. 315-587-9811
WOMEN’S CLOTHING, SOCKS & PURSES. 585-236-0426
20 EGG CARTONS. Elba. 585-757-2218
VICTORIAN LOVE SEAT that needs reupholstering and a burgundy WING CHAIR with no rips. 585-362-6906
QUEEN SIZE ADJUSTABLE BED: Mattress, frame and remote. Very clean and in great shape. LeRoy. 585-768-2165
PERM RODS – all sizes. Webster. 585-872-6688
HOYER LIFT. Like new. Holley. Text or call, leave msg. 585-880-8073
FOLDING CARD TABLE with four chairs. Batavia. 585-356-2311
TYPEWRITER SUPPLIES including VINTAGE: IBM electric character ball, can of ink eraser, typewriter cleaner, brushes, ribbons, paper, carbon paper. Penfield. penfieldmurphys@yahoo.com
Twenty volume ENCYCLOPEDIA SET, CHRISTIAN TRACTS, and CHRISTIAN BOOKS. Chili. 585-436-8158
Two sets of old DOWNHILL SKIS with poles. One pair of BOOTS. Use as is or repurpose. Bloomfield. 585-451-9678
Non-working ZENITH FLAT SCREEN TV. Pick up. Text only to Janice 585-752-5809
Twelve-piece PUNCH SET GLASSES. Brockport. 585-704-1030
RECLINER, brown. With footrest and reclines. Pick up, Brockport. 585-615-9177
STATIONARY BIKE, in good shape. Needs battery. Pittsford. 585-385-3699
Guidelines:
BOOKS WRITTEN BY NICHOLAS SPARKS. 585-659-8565
HP PRINTER INK CARTRIDGES #60 and #61 new or expired okay. 585-519-3325
CLEAN-”ISH” FILL wanted. 585-813-8389
BABY CRIB in good condition. 585-394-0099
HUBCAP for a 2003 Buick LeSabre. 585-671-3822
TOY BOX. 585-410-4672
Any CAT FOOD (wet or dry) or canned TUNA FISH. Text 585-298-8581
VINTAGE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. Will also use vintage bulbs. The large colorful ones from back in the ‘50s. 315-559-1406
CANON AE1 PROGRAM 35MM CAMERA with zoom lens or similar. 585-733-4085
OLD BUTTONS and OLD WOODEN SPOOLS OF THREAD. 585-872-6688
DOLL HOUSE with or without furniture, PET/BABY GATE and a CRATE. 585-507-8788
DOG FOOD, CAT FOOD, CAT LITTER, TIMOTHY HAY. holdfort@rochester.rr.com
Cooperstown Dream Field TRADING PINS. salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com
ATVs or DIRT BIKES wanted. Gas powered, running or not. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278
Seeking WEBER GRILLS. Call or text 315-576-1278
CD PLAYER, CANE w/prong, ELECTRIC CAN OPENER, TV, INDOOR TV ANTENNA, FILE CABINETS w/keys, SECRETARIAL DESK, COMFORTERS & PILLOWS, PLANTS. 585-424-0732
HYGIENE SUPPLIES, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, etc. Drop off at Liberty Square, Batavia. 585-483-3456
4 DRAWER METAL FILE CABINETS. mumfordruralcemetery1324@gmail.com
CRIB MATTRESS. 585-697-4489
Submissions published as space allows. We reserve the right to decline/edit/omit info. We assume no responsibility for submissions. Submissions must include phone # or email. Noncommercial use only. 20 word limit. Please call to remove listing once item is taken/received. Submit at www.gvpennysaver.com under Share With Us - Give & Take or call 226-8111 x 111
Penny Saver
PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Marzotta
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My next-door neighbor puts out food for all of the outdoor cats in the area. at includes a lot of strays who are now mingling with the cats who have homes. She even buys specialty cat food if she thinks they don’t like what she’s offering. I think this is a dangerous situation, because the cats may be exposed to diseases from the strays. What should I say to her to stop this? -- Concerned Next Door
DEAR NEXT DOOR: If you’re on polite terms with the neighbor, go over and talk to her about the issue, calmly. Explain your concerns and let her know that some of those cats have homes and owners who may not be happy about their cats being fed somewhere else. However, if you’re not comfortable speaking directly with her -- or if the conversation accomplishes nothing -- you will need to consider other routes.
If you have a neighborhood HOA, bring up the issue in a community meeting. e cats’ owners may not be aware of what’s going on. If you don’t have an HOA, try discussing the issue with the other owners directly. Explain that their cats are at risk of contracting diseases common among strays, like FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) or could be injured in a territorial fight. e least painful solution is for cat owners to keep their outdoor cats inside and away from the neighbor. en contact your local animal control. Now, animal control doesn’t always intervene in these situations, but if they feel that the strays are a danger to other pets, they may come out and try to trap and remove them to a shelter, or at least have a talk with your neighbor about putting food out.
active senior living
Here’s A Tip
BYLINE: By JoAnn Derson
* For every degree you lower your thermostat during the heating season, you generally reduce your energy costs by 3% daily. Also, turn down the temperature setting on your hot water heater.
* Here’s a no-fail strategy for raking up leaves: Rake leaves into a single long line, preferably onto a sidewalk. en turn a large garbage can on its side and sweep the leaf pile into the can, breaking to empty leaves into bags as needed. e raking goes much quicker when done in “stripes.” And bagging is faster as well.
* If you have an ink stain on fabric, try blotting it with hairspray. Saturate the ink spot with hairspray and blot using a clean white cloth or non-decorated paper towel. Repeat until all the ink is gone. Make sure you test on an inconspicuous area first.
1680 Lake Road, Hamlin 585.964.2320 hamlinlibraryny.org
M & W 10am-6pm
Tu./Th. 10am-8pm
F.10am-4pm Sat. 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-8pm Tu, Th, & F: 10am-5pm Sat: 10am-2pm Sept.-June (closed Sat. during 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…
AN EASY WAY TO CELEBRATE VETERANS DAY
Thank businesses who support veterans. Many businesses show their gratitude to veterans by offering them free services on Veterans Day. When a local business shows its appreciation to veterans, patronize that business and let them know you appreciate their efforts to help veterans.
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
STATISTICS SHOW JUST HOW BIG SMALL BUSINESS IS No business is too small to be a small business. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that microbusinesses, which are defined as firms that employ between one and nine employees, accounted for 75 percent of all private-sector employers asrecentlyas2013.
And the Autumn clutches the forests green
In a hasty and eager clasp; But the leaves are true to the Summer they love, And they wither and fade in his grasp.
~J.J. Britton (1832–1913), “Death”
Online POLL
According to Food Institute, industry experts suggest the pumpkin spice “flavor profile is so popular because it evokes and capitalizes upon positive feelings associated with the fall season.” How do you feel about pumpkin spice flavored products?
- Love them – I try everything pumpkin spice!
- Like them – I enjoy a few items each season
- Indifferent – I don’t mind them, but I don’t seek them out
- Dislike them – I avoid pumpkin spice
- Strongly dislike – No pumpkin spice for me, ever!
Poll ends 11-12-2024
Poll ended 11-05-2024
According to the National Confectioners Association poll, more than half of all parents say they steal from their children’s Halloween candy. What do or did you do with your child/ren’s collection?
43.8% I openly take candy as the Parent Tax
31.3% I sneak a few pieces of candy from my child/ren’s candy
6.3% I don’t touch any of their candy
18.8% My child/ren don’t collect candy on Halloween
We love hearing from you! Vote and make your voice heard when you visit www.gvpennysaver.com!
Beef, Ham and Turkey
Spaghetti & Meatball $3 Dinner
Fri., Nov. 15 Doors Open 6pm BROCKPORT ELKS LODGE 4400 Sweden Walker Road 637-5110
Puzzle Answers This Week
Champion Moving
Local & Long Distance Services
100 Owens Rd., Brockport 585-235-3500
www.champion-moving.com NYS DOT#-11083
DID YOU KNOW?
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reports that mushrooms contain about 15 vitamins and minerals, including folate magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6,andzinc.Mushroomsalsoarelowin calories and rich in antioxidants, which can help to lower risk for inflammation.
Each mumbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.
Fall is a great time to enjoy the great outdoors.Beautiful fall foliage coupled with great weather compel many people to spend ample time outdoors before the arrival of harsh winter weather drives them back indoors.
Magic Maze
CITIES OF SOUTHEAST ASIA
Level: Beginner
Filling the Gap
WNY Heroes Provides Lifesaving Support for Veterans and Their Families
BY SUZIE WELLS
Chris Kreiger served in the US Army for ten years, deployed to Bosnia and Iraq and serving at NYC’s Ground Zero. When he returned home in April 2004, he had so many medical and trauma setbacks. He spent time in the hospital dealing with epilepsy from his traumatic brain injury as well as surgery on his right foot that was crushed in a Humvee accident. He also required spinal cord surgery and weeks of treatment at the polyoma brain center in Richmond, Virginia.
When he finally returned to New York and filed for the VA benefits he was promised until he recovered and got back on his feet, Chris was disappointed to learn the benefits were dreadfully insufficient and unsatisfactory. His family lost everything they worked so hard for as Chris recovered. ey lost their home, they drained checking and savings accounts, and borrowed from friends and family until no one could help any more. He turned to the VFW and American Legion, with no luck. Other resources refused to help him because his was a military issue, so he was stuck.
Believing no veteran should struggle financially when they return from serving their country, especially when expensive medical issues are caused by said service, Kreiger determined to form WNY Heroes in 2007, a crucial lifeline to veterans’ financial security. No one, not even the VA, offered the services and programs WNY Heroes did, beginning with financial support but also Peer-toPeer support programs including monthly dinners, breakfast, and outings to socialize with other veterans and their families. rough all their programs, WNY Heroes aims to help veterans and their families financially and emotionally when the heroes return home. As Kreiger says, “We want that Veteran to
concentrate on his/her mental health and reunite with their family. Allow us to handle the rest for you.” Each year, WNY Heroes provides hundreds of thousands of dollars toward veterans’ rent/ mortgage, utilities, food, and the peer-to-peer support programs, as well as the Pawsitive for Heroes service dog training and support program.
WNY Heroes launched Pawsitive for Heroes in 2013, providing service dogs to Veterans in medical need and those medicallyreferred through VA hospitals. Kreiger says the program has drawn so much attention it went national last year. To date, WNY Heroes has paired 200 service dogs with Veterans. Kreiger says, “We name our dogs a er those who served and passed away, a small way for us to keep remembering those who served.”
WNY Heroes partners with county and NYS correctional facilities to train dogs. Service dogs spend ten months in the facilities training with inmates and Kreiger and other trainers. en, dogs are paired with veterans, and those pairs train for another 6-8 months in WNY Heroes’ facility so the handlers can learn voice commands, hand signals, public access training, restaurant etiquette, laws, etc. A er that, the dog can go anywhere the handler, the Veteran, goes.
Kreiger says, “A service dog is meant for a single individual’s need or purpose. e dog can’t be touched by everybody and anybody. e dog must listen directly to the handler. It can only be touched by the handler. ere’s a huge difference between Companion, Emotional Support, erapy, and Service Dogs. When they put on their vests, a service dog is working. It’s all business. When the vest comes off, they go right back to being normal house dogs.”
WNY Heroes and its Pawsitive for Heroes program make a marked difference in Veterans’ lives. Kreiger says they are thankful for their amazing donors and volunteers, but the need is always greater, so they’re always in need of donations and volunteers.
e 3rd Wednesday of the month, veterans are invited to breakfast at varied locations in Batavia – fun, laughter, and camaraderie. For more information on this and other WNY Heroes events, visit www.facebook.com/WNYHeroes.
Love to write? You could earn CASH when you share your original story, personal experience, community happening or school event with us! It may be featured on our popular website for all to see and even selected for print! Go to My Hometown at www.gvpennysaver.com or email hometown@gvpennysaver.com!
Hometown MY
STORIES
WNY Heroes in Washington
FREE HOME ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS
The PathStone Weatherization Assistance Program is available for income-eligible households in Monroe County located outside of the city limits.
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. MOVIES: What was the name of the tournament in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”?
2. GEOGRAPHY: What was the name of the train service that started in 1883 between Paris and Constantinople (Istanbul)?
3. LITERATURE: Who did the pigs represent in the allegorical novel “Animal Farm”?
4. ART: Which European city houses the Reina Sofia museum?
5. TELEVISION: What is the product that Don Draper makes an ad for in the final episode of “Mad Men”?
6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of unicorns called?
7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which presidential retreat is officially named the “Naval Support Facility Thurmont”?
8. MUSIC: Which composer is featured in the film “Immortal Beloved”?
9. HISTORY: The Great Wall of China was mostly built by which dynasty?
10. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of fruit is also known as the Chinese gooseberry?
The Triwizard Tournament.
The Orient Express.
The ruling class.
Madrid, Spain.
Coke.
A blessing. 7. Camp David, Maryland. 8. Ludwig van Beethoven.
9. Ming Dynasty. 10. Kiwi.
•
ATTENTION Forest Landowners Struggling Paying Your Property Taxes?
Marketing that Keeps Delivering
Leave a lasting impression with eye-catching banners, branded apparel, and so much more. With 1,000s of products available, we offer a range of services tailored to meet your needs! Whether you’re planning a special event, boosting your brand visibility, or showing support for a team, we’re ready to bring your vision to life.
Did you know
Ready to show off your brand? Give us a call at (585) 226-8111 with your ideas or get inspiration at www. pennylanepromo.com and explore our products and services.
Let’s work together to make your brand shine!
Branded apparel like shirts and sweatshirts have a remarkable staying power! Most houses have an average of 30 promotional products and some promotional statistics show that roughly 40% of consumers keep their promo merch for over ten years!*
*1338tryon.com
GET A HANDLE ON WORK-RELATED STRESS
Work-related stress is an all too common problem in workplaces across the globe. According to the American Institute of Stress, 80 percent of workers report feeling stress on the job. Perhaps most troubling, nearly half of those people admit they need help in learning how to manage their stress.
The American Psychological Association notes that stressful work environments can contribute to a host of physical problems, including headache, sleep disturbances and short temper. Chronic stress can produce more serious consequences such as high blood pressure while also weakening sufferers’ immune systems. Stress at the workplace also can make it difficult to concentrate, which in turn can compromise workers’ abilities to perform at the peak of their abilities. That supports thenotionthatstressisaproblemforbothemployeesandemployers.Asa result, finding ways to reduce that stress should be a team effort. Getting a handle on stress can be difficult. Since so many people trace their stress to the jobs they need to get by, they might think it’s impossible to address that stress without derailing their careers. But there ways for professionals to get a handle on their stress without negatively affecting their careers.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TRAVELING?LaminatedLuggage Tags with handlefastener.Just$1 eachforsomuchpeaceofmind! GeneseeValleyPennySaver,1471 Route15,Avon.OpenM-Th8:30am5pm&F8:30am-3pm.
APARTMENTSANDOFFICES FOR RENT! 24hrMaintenance.Pictures andVacanciesListedOnline.For MoreInfo:585-205-5221. OrleansDeGeorge@Gmail.ComApply Today!www.DeGeorgeManagement. com
WATERDAMAGECLEANUP: A small amountofwatercancause majordamagetoyourhome.Our trustedprofessionalsdryoutwetareas &repairtoprotectyourfamily&your homevalue!Call24/7: 1-888-872-2809.Havezipcode!
DON’TPAYFORCOVERED HOME REPAIRSAGAIN! American ResidentialWarrantycoversALLMAJORSYSTEMSANDAPPLIANCES.30 DAYRISKFREE/$100OFF POPULARPLANS.833-928-1051
US Coins,Currency,Collections HIGHESTPRICESPAID PrivateCollector Honeoye-Pittsford 585-322-5909
MISC.
BATH&SHOWERUPDATES in as littleas1day!Affordableprices-No paymentsfor18months!Lifetime warranty&professionalinstalls.Senior &militarydiscountsavailable. 1-877-543-9189
