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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023

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1,800 miles – the speed Santa travels per second if we assume that he has to travel 316,899,308.041 miles on Christmas Eve and that he has 32 hours to do it.

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500 million – the estimated number of households that Santa leaves presents at.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023

Happy Holidays!

There’s a special joy that comes from knowing good folks like you.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023

Penny Saver

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By Sam Mazzotta

No Peace on Earth fo for or ats Visiting Dogs and Ca Cats

Chibi is a 2 year old medium hair cat and she loves spending Christmas under the tree.

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My aunt and uncle insist on bringing their toy poodle, Frank, to the family gathering at my house this Christmas.

The trouble is that my cat, Maximilian, cannot stand any dog.

Especially Frank. Last year, Maxi chased Frank all around the house and scratched his snout pretty badly. I know they’re going to bring Frank again, because they bring him everywhere. I don’t want to tell them not to come. How can I have peace in the house this holiday? -Shane in Hyde Park, New York DEAR SHANE: I’m already envisioning your aunt and uncle as the sort who let their poodle run rampant throughout the house, clambering on laps and begging for bits of food under the table, right?

And they want everyone to think of Frank as a charming little guy.

Maxi’s aggression toward Frank isn’t surprising. Cats are territorial, and most instinctively don’t like dogs. Some barely tolerate other cats.

Frank’s presence is very stressful for Maxi, and one visit a year will not help the two become more socialized.

Since Frank is coming to the party no matter what, you need to concentrate on reducing Maxi’s stress and plan for ways to keep him comfortable and away from the poodle. Designate a room in your house as Maxi’s refuge on the day of the family gathering. Place his bedding, toys, food and water in it and keep him there during the event.

What if the gathering takes place over two or more days? You’ll need to talk with your aunt and uncle and work out a schedule so that Maxi can roam the house while Frank is placed in a room, and vice versa.

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

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Send us a photo! and a brief write-up of your pet and we’ll feature it!

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023

‘Twas the night before Christmas When all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse The stockings were hung by the chimney with care In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there The children were nestled all snug in their beds While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads And mamma in her ’kerchief and I in my cap Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter Away to the window I flew like a flash Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below When, what to my wondering eyes should appear But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer With a little old driver, so lively and quick I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick More rapid than eagles his coursers they came And he whistled and shouted and called them by name "Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!

On, Comet! On, Cupid! On, Donder and Blitzen!

To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!

Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!"

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky So up to the house-top the coursers they flew With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof As I drew in my head and was turning around Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack His eyes—how they twinkled! His dimples how merry!

His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself A wink of his eye and a twist of his head Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk And laying his finger aside of his nose And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle And away they all flew like the down of a thistle But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight “Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night!”

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Acco Ac co According to Poet.org, this poem “offered a different take on Santa Claus, a figure who was, until that time, traditionally depicted as a thinner, less jolly, horse-riding disciplinarian, a combination of mythologies about the British Father Christmas, the Dutch Sinterklaas, and the fourth-century bishop Saint Nicholas of Myra.” The new version showed Santa as a cheerful, chubby icon now “everpresent in holiday cards, movies, television shows, and malls everywhere.” Much less known is Moore’s “Old Santeclaus” poem.

his poem is in the public domain. According to Parade Magazine’s Jessica Sager and Poet.org, this quintessential poem, originally titled “A Visit” or “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” was first published anonymously on Dec. 23, 1823, in a Troy, NY newspaper called The Sentinel. Sager says Moore allegedly wanted to keep his authorship secret “because he was a professor and the piece wasn’t considered a scholarly work.” In 1837, Moore accepted credit and explained that he based his vision of Santa Claus on the historic St. Nicholas as well as a Dutch handyman near his home. Legend has it that this handyman drove the sleigh that took Moore home. Sager says, “Moore is largely credited with creating the modern-day image of Santa Claus as well as the domesticity associated with being home for the holidays, especially on Christmas Eve.”

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023

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ALL HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Holiday Decorations Thank You! Thank You! Thank you! to all of you who go to a lot of time, trouble and expense to decorate your properties with lights, figures, and even music. It is such a joy to drive around looking at all the cheery displays. It really helps put one in the holiday spirit!

Main Street Wreaths The Town of York hangs wreaths along Main Street every year and they’re so simple and beautiful. It really adds to the joy of the season for all that live here. This year they are all white lights and it makes it even more special. Thank you to those who provide these special wreaths for the season!

Avon Library Raffle Recipient I was delighted to receive a call from the Avon Library, during the Avon Holiday Spectacular, and learn I was the recipient of the Afghan raffle. The Heirloom Afghan is a treasure. I admire the talent of Dorthey Dunderdale, who crocheted and cross- stitched 35 of the squares, and the equally amazing work of the master needle workers of Avon's Sit N Knit group. Gail Settle, Eloise Puls, Kathy Barsz, Carol Cattone, Colleen Fressie, Mary Lathron, Grace Frenzel, Cathy Hancher, Pamela Bickford, and Linda Conrad are true assets to our community. Their hard work created an incredible masterpiece and I am grateful to them and the Avon Library to be able to enjoy and share in this community project.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023

Here’s a Tip * It might be hard to get or stay motivated for exercise once we’ve dipped into shortened days and lower temperatures.

Exercise is so important to your health, so get it any way you can. Did you know that a half-hour snowball fight can burn 100 calories? Get out there and enjoy the winter weather! -- JoAnn * If you frequently face snow in your area, invest in a pair of running shoes that are designed for trail running. They have deeper cleats for better traction. Some are even waterproof.

This will encourage you to run when it’s been snowing! * “To help your sneakers dry faster, remove the laces and sock liner and hang separately. Stuff them with newspaper to draw out moisture. Hang them to dry on a sturdy hook or line, but not too close to a heater, as it’s possible to break down the support materials that way.” -- E.D. in Minnesota (c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023

LEROY MEADOWS APARTMENTS 18 GENESEE ST • LEROY, NY 14482 80–One Bedroom Subsidized Units

Applications being accepted for all units • Age 62 and older or disabled regardless of age • Subsidized Housing • Kitchen with appliances and dining room • Laundry facilities • Smoke-free community For an application or more information please contact:

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: “Life is mostly froth and bubble. Two things stand like stone. Kindness in another’s trouble, courage in your own.” -- Adam Lindsay Gordon

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023

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HEAP Recipients Automatically Eligible Income guidelines are: Family of 1: $36,420 Family of 2: $47,640 Family of 3: $58,848 Family of 4: $70,056

Funded by: NYS Homes and Community Renewal

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Keep Winter Energy Bills in Check (Family Features) As w inter temperatures drop, the potential for higher utility bills goes up. Taking steps ahead of the cold season can help you trim costs and make your home more energy efficient, keeping those utility bills in check even as the w inter w eather rages.

Before w inter w eather sets in for your part of the country, take some time to assess your home for potential problem areas and improvements that can help low er your energy costs.

Lighting. Though turning off unneeded lights is a smart strategy any time of year, it’s especially helpful during the w inter months w hen utility expenses can add up.

New technology lets you manage your lights aw ay from home using an app on your smartphone.

Water heaters. Heat isn’t the only system that gets an extra w orkout come w inter. Cooler house temperatures may require w ater heaters to w ork harder, so ensuring you have a model w ell-suited to your family’s year-round needs is key. In fact, heating w ater is the second source of energy use in the residential home after space heating and cooling, w ith standard electric w ater heaters costing the average homeow ner $585 every year to operate.

Thermostat. A programmable thermostat is easy to install and saves energy (and money) by automatically adjusting to predetermined temperature settings.

Air leaks. An airtight house is critical to managing your heatrelated expenses. Sealing cracks around those w indow s and doors, and other leak-prone areas such as the basement and attic, w ill help keep heat inside and costs dow n.

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MAKE THE HOLIDAY SEASON MORE MERRY Put together care packages of items and send them to troops overseas.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023

and Collection of SOLAR FIGURINES. Large box full. You pick up from Lakeville. Call or text 585-649-8706

Seeking a WEBER GRILL you are no longer using. Gas or charcoal. Please text or call Matt 315-576-1278

Box of MAGAZINES. Men’s, Women’s, Boating, Religious, etc. You pick up from Lakeville. Call or text 585-649-8706

CHILDREN/FAMILY DVDs wanted for a young woman with a learning disability. dsbarnes232@gmail.com

3 DESKS - 37” x 15 1/2” x 29”. 1 DESK - 47 1/2” x 25” x 51”. 315-331-9391

VHS MACHINE in good working condition. 585-519-1261

SPEAKER PAIRS. MCS 20.5” Realistic & Scott 14”. As is. Don’t know if they work.

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TWIN METAL BUNK BED with ladder. 585-698-0758 POKÉMON CARDS for 10-year-old granddaughter to expand her collection. salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com

SKYLIGHT PANELS. Rose design. 23 3/4” x 48”. Can be trimmed to fit.

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ACOUSTIC GUITAR. 585-831-6040

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER - 68” tall, 50” long, 15” deep. Pick up in Manchester.

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iPAD in good working condition, PILLOWCASES & SHEETS for a twin bed, and COSTUME JEWELRY. 585-415-8513

WOOD WARDROBE - 60” x 35” x 22”. Excellent condition. Pick up from basement.

Perinton. 585-441-5641 FOUR DRAWER STEEL FILE CABINET, 52” H x 15” W x 27” D. Canandaigua.

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SNOWPLOW for a pickup truck. 585-506-5191 Old plastic outdoor NATIVITY SET. Okay if just Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.

585-346-7022 GAS STOVE and REFRIGERATOR in good working condition. 585-285-6427

Assortment of WILTON and CHARACTER CAKE PANS and many DECORATING BOOKS. 585-315-2093

INVISIBLE FENCE DOG COLLAR. 585-657-4455

NEW OSTOMY SUPPLES - 2 3/4” Hollister pouches & barrier tape incl paster, powder, film and adapt deodorant. Kendall area. 585-329-0190

FURNITURE NEEDED as soon as possible for living room, bedroom, kitchen, etc.

In good condition. 585-424-0732

Two boxes of MOTHER EARTH and GRIT MAGAZINES. 585-494-2454

GRANDFATHER CLOCKS - any condition. augustusavon@hotmail.com

Used SKYLIGHT – can open. Excellent condition. Used POWER ROOF VENT FAN w/thermostat. Works fine. Three ROCKING CHAIRS. Fair condition. Pick up, Penfield. 585-671-0703 lv msg

CAST IRON DUTCH OVEN with lid, any condition, for Scout camping.

585-356-9306

F-150 MIRROR EXTENSIONS for 09-14, plastic snap on in carrying bag. There are 3 due to a deer hit. alangarrett@earthlink.net Group of GROWLERS and HALF GROWLERS, Montauk, Buffalo Brew Pub, 3 Heads etc. alangarrett@earthlink.net TV STAND, walnut wood, louver doors, 36” W x 30” H x 18” D. Perfect. Must move from basement. Fairport. 585-738-9237 CHRISTMAS TREE STAND is many years old but is still functional. Available in Penfield. dsmith60@rochester.rr.com

Box of SMALL ELECTRONIC ITEMS for projects, box of INCANDESCENT BULBS, CHEST OF DRAWERS, BEDSIDE UNIT. 585-506-8704 for appointment

Seeking an ATV or DIRT BIKE that is no longer being used for father/son project.

Call or text Matt. 315-576-1278 DINING ROOM TABLE. 585-381-6546 ELECTRONIC PIANO KEYBOARD. Call/Txt. 585-298-8681

POOL FILTER with brand new, never-used sand in it, 24’ SOLAR COVER heavy-duty, various hoses and more pool stuff. hschmitt@rochester.rr.com WOOL SKEINS OF YARN, KNITTING NEEDLES, EMBROIDERY HOOPS, HANDMADE BARBIE DOLL CLOTHES. sbly5722@gmail.com

KITCHENAID STAND MIXER with bowl and standard attachments in good working condition. Please call/text 585-764-9769

WWE WRESTLING ACTION FIGURES. My young son loves them! 585-698-0758

WEIDER POWER GLIDE MULTI-STATION HOME GYM SYSTEM Model VX41.

Partially dismantled. bobnchris1@hotmail.com

FUTON SWING. You pick up, Canandaigua. 585-507-8788

Old or broken FISHING POLES, RODS & REELS. Will pick up. Text or call.

585-774-1098

OLD HORROR COMIC MAGAZINES. Erie, Shudder, Creepy, Heavy Metal, and other horror magazines. Please leave message! 585-755-3195 ADULT NUTRITION DRINKS. Brand unimportant, can use both liquid and powder.

Call or text. 585-649-8706 BOY’S CLOTHES, COAT, HAT, GLOVES, BOOTS size 2T and 3T. Call or text. 585-649-8706 In great need of small KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs. Also a coffee table. Thank you.

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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

SEYMOUR LIBRARY: The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26 for the Holidays. We will reopen on Wednesday, December 27 at 10am.

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club: Wednesday, December 27, 1:30pm to 2:30pm This month we’re picking up “Isla to Island” by Alexis Castellano. Join us to chat and snack.

STEAM Teens: Q-Tip Bridges: Thursday, December 28, 1:00pm to 2:00pm Not all bridges are made of wood!

We’ll use Q-tips and other nontraditional materials to engineer a solid structure able to bear weight.

Noon Year’s Eve - New Years’ Around the World: Saturday, December 30, 11:30am to 12:30pm Celebrate the new year with us and learn the different traditions of cultures around the world! We will count down and “drop the ball” at noon instead of midnight for the little ones!

All ages welcome.

The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, January 1. We’ll reopen Tuesday morning.

PARMA PUBLIC LIBRARY: Winter Science for Kids- Wednesday, December 27th 1-2:30pm Drop in for science activities all about winter. Melt a baking soda snowperson with vinegar and try ice fishing with salt and an ice cube. Ages 5-12. No registration.

Snowy Owl Pinecone Thursday, December 28th 1-2:30pm Make a snowy owl with pinecones and cotton balls. This craft is open to all ages! Registration required.

Nintendo Switch Night Thursday, December 28th 6-7pm Use the library’s Nintendo Switch and enjoy multiplayer games with new friends! The library has a variety of games that we can try out.

Feel free to bring your own Nintendo Switch joy-cons or consoles if you want to play solo. Grades 6 & up. No registration.

Noon Year’s Eve Party! Saturday, December 30th 11am-12pm Ring in the New Year (almost) with crafts, confetti, and a countdown to the NOON Year! Recommended for ages 5-12, but all are welcome!

No registration.

HAMLIN 100 Years! NYS Parks First Day Hike at Hamlin Beach State Park Monday January 1st 2024, 10am.

All are welcome. Join us to kick off the NYS Parks Centennial Celebration. A guided walk will begin from the Park Office at 10 am led by Lara Hargrave, Hamlin Beach and Lakeside’s very own Environmental Educator. The Friends of Hamlin Beach State Park(FOHBSP) will also be there to welcome you with a warm beverage. See you out there!

And there is quite a different sort of conversation around a fire than there is in the shadow of a beech tree.... [F]our dry logs have in them all the circumstance necessary to a conversation of four or five hours, with chestnuts on the plate and a jug of wine between the legs. Yes, let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius. ~ Pietro Aretino, translated from Italian

INFLUENTIAL JAZZ MUSICIANS

GUIDELINES FOR HOMETOWN EVENTS:

Bessie Smith (1894-1937): While there are female instrumentalists in the genre of jazz, in the early days many, such as Bessie Smith, were vocalists.

Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Smith would come to be known as “Empress of the Blues” thanks to her powerful voice. By the 1920s, Smith was among the highest paid black performers. Tragically, Smith’s life was cut short when she died from injuries sustained in a car crash on her way to a show in Memphis in 1937.

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Hosting is a significant part of the holiday season. From late November until New Year's Day, millions of people across North America welcome friends and family into their homes. Whether you're hosting a small gathering with locally based loved ones or welcoming distant relatives into your home for several days, the following are some planning pointers to ensure your home is ready and guests feel welcome this holiday season.

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• Hire a local cleaning service. The holiday season can be hectic.

Holiday functions at school, office parties, community events, and more fill up social schedules between late November and early January. Busy social schedules leave little time for house cleaning, which is a must before welcoming guests into a home. A local cleaning service can clean the whole house for hosts welcoming overnight guests or focus on a few popular entertaining areas if party guests will be going home at the end of the night.

• Get an early head count. Ask party invitees and prospective overnight guests to RSVP early enough to ensure you can accommodate everyone's needs. Additional seating may be required for holiday parties, while hosts may need to arrange for extra bedding for overnight guests. The earlier you know who's coming, and potentially staying, the more time you have to ensure you can accommodate everyone.

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He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. ~Roy L. Smith

• Rent items from a local party supply store. When hosting large gatherings, a local party supply store can be the place to go for decorations, seating, food trays and utensils, and more. Such establishments also may rent specialty supplies like outdoor heat lamps for cold weather parties or tents and outdoor tables and chairs in areas where the weather is warm during the holiday season. Hosts can typically rent everything they need to host the party, saving them the expense of buying items that may just sit in storage the rest of the year.

• Arrange for transportation. Whether guests are flying in from distant lands or local friends, relatives or neighbors stopping in for the night, hosts can arrange for transportation to and from their homes to ensure everyone arrives safely and makes it home without incident. Pick overnight guests up at the airport so they see a friendly face upon arrival. When hosting gatherings with local family and friends, encourage others to share how they intend to get home and recruit designated drivers if you intend to serve alcohol.

Hosts can take heed of these planning pointers so guests feel welcome and have a good time this holiday season. TF23B455

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Patient With PBC Needs Calcium Supplements Amid Normal Levels --DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 60-year-old female who was

diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in 2020. At the time, I had a bone density scan that showed osteopenia of the left femoral neck with a T-score of -1.3. My 10-year risk of any fracture was 6.9%, while my risk for hip fractures was 0.5 %.

My hepatologist wants me to take a calcium supplement, even though my calcium level has always been normal. I have always been overweight and led a very sedentary way of life. I had vitamin D tests done yearly, but the deficiency was, negligently, never addressed by my doctors.

So my first question is, do I really need to take this supplement? I am concerned that too much calcium may do more harm than good, and my osteopenia may not have been caused by my PBC. The other question is, would taking vitamin K2 along with vitamin D and calcium help absorb vitamin D better so that it would not accumulate in my kidneys and damage them in the process? -- R.Z. ANSWER: PBC is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks the bile ducts. Without treatment, it can cause loss of the bile ducts, eventually leading to cirrhosis and liver failure. Since ursodeoxycholic acid has been available, fortunately the majority of people with this condition have a normal life expectancy. Few develop cirrhosis.

A lesser-known complication of PBC is osteopenia and osteoporosis. There are several theories as to why this occurs, including decreased growth factors and toxicity to bone-producing cells. Low vitamin D and, possibly, vitamin K2 may play a role as well.

It’s important for all people with osteopenia or osteoporosis to have adequate calcium in their diets. Calcium blood tests are not a reliable indicator of calcium stores in the body, since inadequate calcium intake will cause the body to take calcium out of the bones so that the blood levels remain normal. You can be severely deficient in calcium and dangerously osteoporotic with normal calcium blood levels.

Ensuring adequate dietary calcium then becomes of the utmost importance. If you aren’t getting 1,000-1,200 mg of calcium in your diet, then changing your diet to add more or taking a supplement is recommended. Kidney stones are a complication of calcium supplementation, and there is controversy surrounding whether the calcification of blood vessels is more likely in people who take calcium supplements. For these reasons, dietary calcium is preferred, if possible.

Many people with osteoporosis need supplemental vitamin D to keep their blood levels in the recommended range, which is 30-48 ng/mL (75-120 nmol/L) for a person with PBC and osteopenia, in my opinion. Although studies in Japan have shown benefit when using vitamin K2 supplementation in people with osteoporosis, I don’t generally recommend it, based on multiple other studies that failed to produce a benefit.

However, for bone disease associated with PBC in particular, K2 is reasonable for those who wish to try it. Vitamin K2 works through its mineralization effect on the bone itself. By carefully monitoring vitamin D blood levels, you can avoid the unusual complication of vitamin D excess.

Finally, becoming less sedentary will help, even if it’s walking an extra 10-20 minutes a day.

Colder Weather: How To Manage Your Blood Pressure & Health High blood pressure means that the force of blood pushing through your body is too strong. That pressure puts a strain on your arteries, which carry blood from your heart to the rest of your body. In colder weather, blood vessels constrict more than normal, which raises blood pressure.

• Practice healthy habits: Being physically active, eating healthy & limiting alcohol can be critical to managing your high blood pressure year round, especially during fall and winter. Try to get up and move for at least 30 minutes each day. As the weather changes, modify your exercise routine to include raking leaves, shoveling snow or walking indoors at a mall.

• Measure and monitor your blood pressure regularly. Blood pressure monitors are inexpensive and can be purchased at pharmacies and other stores. Many supermarkets and pharmacies have machines that take and record your blood pressure.

More than one in three Americans have high blood pressure. To measure, monitor and maintain your blood pressure all year round and learn more about this disease, please visit MeasureUpPressureDown.com.

DID YOU KNOW? The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs estimates that around eight million adults in the United States experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a given year. Women experience PTSD at a much greater rate than men. Estimates from the USDVA indicate that 10 percent of women and 4 percent of men are affected

by PTSD. Instances of PTSD are similarly prevalent in Canada, where the Canadian Psychological Association estimates that around 8 percent of Canadians who experience a traumatic event develop PTSD. Though no one is immune to PTSD, rates of the disorder among combat veterans are significantly higher than the rates among the general population. USDVA reports that one study of 1,938 veterans found that the prevalence rate among Gulf War veterans was around 14 percent, while an older study from the American Psychological Association found that about 30 percent of Vietnam War veterans had PTSD in their lifetime.

Puzzle Answers This Week

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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. © 2023 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Theuan Deng Saviengvong December 16, 2023 Rochester: At age 78, Theuan passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at her home in Rochester. She was born on October 5, 1945 in Nong Bua, Salavan, Laos to the late Duong and Neun Keophachack.

Survived by her husband of 50 years, Souriya Saviengvong; her daughters, Bounleua (Ed) Phouthasack, Bounlai (Gee Vilavong) Saviengvong, Aenoy Saviengvong; her grandchildren, Tyler, Natalie, Cody, Emily, Peyton, Maylee, Andrew, Joshua, Nadya and Micah; and her brother, Tiang Keopachack; along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Friends and family are invited to call from 3-6PM on Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, where her funeral service will take place at 9AM on Saturday, December 23, 2023.

To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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NETWORKING STRATEGIES FOR THE DIGITAL AGE Embrace professional social media. Social media may not have been around the last time you looked for a job, but professional social media sites such as LinkedIn are a vital component of networking in the digital age. If you haven’t done so already, establish a LinkedIn profile so you can begin connecting with other professionals in your field.

BROCKPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

is accepting applications for the following positions: CLASSIFIED STAFF

Cleaners (Full-time) Food Service Helpers (Part-time) School Aide/Cafeteria Monitors (Part-time) Long-Term Substitute Grounds Equipment Operator CERTIFIED STAFF (Secondary Level)

Counselor • Special Education Teacher Technology Teacher Long-term Substitute Spanish Teacher SUBSTITUTES

Continuous Recruitment In All Areas For all positions, apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/brockport/onlineapp/

Full-time HEALTH EDUCATOR For ACT- Helping Youth ACT Responsibly 35 Hours/Week (Monday-Friday), $18-19.50/hour Prepare and implement comprehensive evidence-based teen sexual health curriculum to school classrooms/groups of targeted youth in Orleans and Genesee Counties. Work as integral part of a team on program funded through NYS Dept. of Health’s CAPP2 award Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education or Human Services related field.

• Previous experience working with groups of youth. Ability to facilitate unbiased factual reproductive health education, and basic life skills to youth.

• Dependable, and able to modify work hours, as programming dictates.

• Possess a reliable means of transportation and meet Agency approved driver status.

• Pass Agency required background checks.

QUESTIONS OR RESPOND WITH A RESUME BY DECEMBER 26, 2023.

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Tire Technician Wanted 3 Day Weekends Expanding shop needs a tire technician for light, medium & heavy duty vehicles. Pay and benefits based on experience. Opportunity to learn mechanical repairs.

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ADVICE FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER CHANGE Use your network. The notion that “it’s not what you know, but who you know” has some truth to it. Successful jobseekers continually expand their professional contacts. This is achieved by going to informational interviews, attending trade association meetings and reviewing trade publications.

Target people who work at the companies where you see yourself, so you can get the inside track about job openings.

By Fifi Rodriguez 1. FOOD & DRINK: What is ciabatta?

2. TELEVISION: What is the name of the 1980s cop drama series starring actor William Shatner?

3. HISTORY: In which year did the Gulf oil spill occur?

4. LITERATURE: Who wrote the classic holiday novella “The Cricket on the Hearth”?

5. INVENTIONS: Who invented penicillin?

6. GEOGRAPHY: Monaco is bordered on three sides by which European country?

7. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is “The Land of Enchantment”?

8. MOVIES: What is the name of the police chief in the movie “Jaws”?

9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does the J.D. stand for in a law degree?

10. MUSIC: Which singer had a breakout hit with “I Kissed a Girl”?

Answers 1. An Italian bread.

2. “T.J. Hooker.”

3. 2010.

4. Charles Dickens.

5. Alexander Fleming.

6. France.

7. New Mexico.

8. Martin Brody.

9. Juris Doctor.

10. Katy Perry. © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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YORK CENTRAL SCHOOL

VACANCIES

• ELA Teacher 7-12 • K-5 Reading Teacher: Long Term Substitute (January – June 2024) Continual Recruitment - Substitutes: • Teachers (Certified and Uncertified) • Aides/TAs • RNs/LPNs All interviews begin upon receipt of application.

Additional information and application available: www.yorkcsd.org

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We’re hiring PathStone Weatherization Program Providing energy saving improvements to lower energy bills & improve a home’s comfort in Monroe County

Home Energy Auditor Knowledge of the home performance industry or experience in home energy field preferred.

Entry level opportunities also available.

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Crew Leader and/or Crew Positions General labor skills with carpentry, insulation and minor home repair experience preferred.

No Phone Calls Please Send Resume to: cbrandau@pathstone.org All Applicants Must: Have Valid Driver’s License • Pass Background Check All tools, equipment and additional training will be provided.

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There is a privacy about it which no other season gives you.... In spring, summer and fall people sort of have an open season on each other; only in the winter, in the country, can you have longer, quiet stretches when you can savor belonging to yourself. ~ Ruth Stout

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THE HISTORY OF HOLIDAY LIGHTS Thomas Edison, the inventor of the first successful practical light bulb, also created the first strand of electric lights that would be used in holiday decorating. By 1880, Edison had standard incandescent light bulbs well sorted out and desired a way to better advertise his invention, so he decided to make the most of the holiday season and put his light bulbs on display. According to a 2003 article in American Heritage magazine titled “The Wizard of Your Christmas Tree,” Edison strung incandescent bulbs all around the compound of his Menlo Park, NJ, laboratory. Edison constructed an eight-mile underground wiring system in order to power this grand light display. Because the laboratory was situated along the railroad that passed between Manhattan and Philadelphia, thousands of people were able to see the display.

The concept of electric holiday lights took a bit of time to catch on. Edison’s friend and associate Edward Johnson was tasked with stringing together colored lights in 1882 and placing them on an evergreen tree. Johnson hand-wired 80 red, white and blue light bulbs. In 1895, President Grover Cleveland requested the White House family Christmas tree be illuminated by multi-colored electric light bulbs.

In 1903, when General Electric began to offer pre-assembled kits of holiday lights, stringed lights were reserved for the wealthy and electrically savvy.

For example, in 1903 a single string of electric lights cost $12, or around $300 today.

It would take several more years before holiday lights became a national tradition. On Christmas Eve 1923, President Calvin Coolidge began the country’s celebration of Christmas by lighting the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse located south of the White House with 3,000 electric lights.

Today, illuminated strands of lights have become a large part of holiday celebrations and have even been adopted for use during various year-round events. Such lights can be a beautiful and festive addition to many celebrations.

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