Tri-County - Genesee Valley Penny Saver 12-30-2022

guidelines are: Family of 1: $34,224 Family of 2: $44,760 Family of 3: $55,296 Family of 4: $65,820

WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MOBILE PHONE ETIQUETTE

Obey the rules. Movie theaters, airline cabins, libraries, and various other places have rules in place governing the use of mobile phones. These rules are designed to ensure everyone has a safe, enjoyable experience. Breaking these rules can be a safety risk in certain situations, but is more often merely inconsiderate of those around you. If you must use a mobile phone but you’re in a restricted area, excuse yourself and tend to the matter elsewhere.

Grandma’s Fruit Cake

Fruit cake! What do you think when you hear it? Yuck? Either you like it, or you don’t. I’m including the recipe I use, which was originally a raisin cake my grandmother made when my parents got married in 1916. So, it has been around for a while. When I got married in 1948, I asked my mother if she had the recipe for a fruit cake and this is the one she said she used and told me the history of it. She added the other fruits to it, nothing candied, to make the fruit cake that I make today.

325 degrees

1 cup shortening (I use Crisco)

1 cup raisins

1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar

1 cup dates chopped

1/2 cup molasses

1 16 oz jar maraschino cherries (drained and halved)

2 eggs

1 20 oz can crushed pineapple in juice

1 tsp cinnamon

1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

1/2 tsp all spice

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp cloves

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

Mix all fruit ingredients together in a large bowl, then add dry ingredients. Mix well until blended. Put into greased pans, 1 angel food pan – about 2 hours or 2 bread loaf pans – check after an hour, or 5 small loaf pans – check after an hour.

Hope you like it too!

-MargeWalter

Did you know?

Most historians credit the Roman emperor Julius Caesar with developing the Julian calendar, designating January 1 as the start of a new year. The Gregorian calendar, which many nations around the world use today, arrived in 1582 when Pope Gregory XIII aligned the calendar, not with the moon, but with the earth’s rotation around the sun — marking 365 days.

Happy

8th Birthday

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MAINTAIN PRIVACY IN THE MOBILE PHONE AGE

Don’t be your own worst enemy. Stop sharing or greatly reduce the amount of personal information you share on social media and in email and text exchanges.

My name is Bailey. I’m 9 years old and am a husky/ pit mix. My eyes are my best feature as one is blue and one is half blue and half brown. I have taken over the recliner chair in our family room as my own. The only time I have to share is when the grandkids come to visit.

Staying warm is a goal each winter, but that doesn’t mean you have to banish skirts and dresses to the back of your closet. Choose materials that will keep you toasty, including wool, synthetic blends and thick, cotton corduroys. Pair skirts with opaque tights to keep legs warm, and choose stylish calf- or knee-high boots, which are trending right now. Patchwork trends can be seen all over the fall and winter runway shows, and you can experiment with this trend on dresses or skirts to bring a bohemian touch to your winter ensembles.

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

HamlinPublicLibrary:

The HamlinPublicLibraryisopen Mondays/Wednesdaysfrom10am6pm;Tuesdays/Thursdaysfrom 10am-8pm;Fridaysfrom10am-4pm; Saturdaysfrom10am-2pm.NewYear closingsareSaturday,December31 Monday,January2.LegoClubforall agesisThursday,January5from 6-7pm.Preschoolstorytimeresumes onMonday,January9at10:30. HomeschoolArtprogramisWednesday,January11at1pm.Cookbook ClubfeaturingTricia’sKitchenby TrishaYearwood,isThursday,January 12at6:30pm.Formoreinformation, callthelibraryat964-2320,gotoour websiteathamlinlibraryny.orgor Facebookpage.

Continuingtosurpassfitnessgoals is something to include in this year’s list of health resolutions.

SeymourLibrary:

The LibraryisCLOSING@1pmon 12/31andCLOSEDon1/2/23.

AllAgesStoryTimes:Tuesdaysand Thursdays,11:00amto11:30am Joinusforourstorytimesoneither TuesdayorThursdayatanewtime! Bothsessionswillbeforallagesand willfeaturestories,songs,movement andrhymethatallthechildrencan enjoy.

SensoryPlayTime:Tuesdays, 11:30amto12:00pm

StayafterstorytimeonTuesdayfora littlesensoryplay.Various manipulativesandactivitieswillbe madeavailableforchildrentohone theirfinemotorskillsandexplore theirowncuriosityandcreativity.

NewYear,NewReadsTuesday, January3,6:00pmto7:00pm

Wewillread“FoulLadyFortune”by ChloeGong,butlookatsomeofthe excitingtitlescomingtothelibraryin 2023.Wewillhavemangacontinuations,newgraphicnovels,andlook aheadtothemostexcitingYoung Adultfictionreleasing.

ALEXANDER

PancakeBreakfast - Comeand joinusforourPancakeBreakfastat WNYGas&SteamClubhouse, 10294GillateRd.Wewillhaveall ofyourfavorites;pancakes,sausage,eggs,Frenchtoast,home fries,cookedonions,coffeeand juice.$10Adults,$5children5-12, 4andunderfree.HeldJanuary15 andFebruary19from7:30am12noon.www. alexandersteamshow.com

BROCKPORT

CommunityHygieneBank Distribution- Saturday,January 14,atJubileeChristianChurch (3565LakeRd.N.inBrockport). Curbsidepick-upbetween11AM1PM.Receiveoneadmissionticket perfamilybeginningat10:30am. Mustbepresenttoreceiveitems. Personalhygieneitemsarefreefor familiesandindividualsinneed wholiveintheBrockportSchool DistrictandSUNYBrockport.Bring photoIDandproofofresidency (currentbill).Formoreinformation emailcommunityhygienebank@ jubileechristianny.orgorcall 585-637-8530.

EAST BETHANY

FirstDayHike2023- Celebrate the NewYearwitharecreational hikethroughforestsandmeadows! Hikeisovermoderateterrain. Choosebetweena1.5ora3mile hike.Trailsarenotstrollerfriendly andmayhavetreebranchesoverhead.Allagesanddogswelcome. Dogsmustbeonaleashatall times.HappeningattheGenesee CountyPark&Forest(PavilionB)on Sunday,January1stat1:00PM. PresentedbyACORNS.Thishikeis FREE!Note:Pre-registrationisrequiredviaFBMessage (@GeneseeCountyACORNS)or email(geneseeacorns@gmail.com). Walk-insalsowelcome.

OpenSnowshoeRentals2023Snowshoes areavailabletorentat GeneseeCountyPark&Forest InterpretiveNatureCenterthrough themonthsofDecember,January, February,andMarch,weather permitting.Rentalsareavailableon afirstcome,firstservebasisand mustbeusedwithinthepark. Hours:10am-3pmonThursdays andFridays,12pm-3pmonSaturdaysandSundays.Rental:$5/pair; driver’slicensemustbeleftatNatureCenterwhilesnowshoesarein use.Snowshoesmustbereturned tothebuildingby3pm.Interpretive NatureCenterwillbeclosedon December25thandJanuary1st. SnowshoesprovidedbyACORNSAssociationforConservationof Recreational&NaturalSpaces.

ROCHESTER

HearingLossAssociationof America Rochesterchapter: ASK THEAUDIOLOGISTS-Carolynne PouliotAuD(HearingAidWorks Audiology)andMathewMacDonald(DalzellsHearingServices) arereadytoansweryourquestions onhearingloss,hearingaids,technology,andotherconcerns.The longstandingprogramis unrehearsedandimpromptu,so participantsarefreetoinquireof twoclinicians.January3rd-Social/ businessmeetingfrom11:00amnoon,programnoon-1:00pm.St PaulsEpiscopalChurchANDvirtual onZoom.hybrid.Forlinkvisithttp:/ /hearinglossrochester.org

WEBSTER

Women’sClubofWebster’s January Meeting- MarkDwyer fromFoodlink,Rochester,willbe speakingtotheWomen’sClubof Websterattheclub’sJanuaryGeneralMeetingandLuncheon, Thursday,January19,atProietti’s Restaurant,980RidgeRd.,Webster.Socialmix-and-mingleat 11:15a.m.,Meetingat12:00noon andlunchat12:30p.m.followed byFoodlink’spresentation.The LuncheonBuffetincludesChicken Parmesan,PastaAlfredo,Caesar Salad,CannoliandBeverage.The priceis$23.Sendyourcheckmade outtoWCWbyJanuary12to CarolynRittenhouse,405County LineRoad,Ontario,NY14519. Questions?PhoneCarolynat 585-265-1303.

NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS ACROSS THE GLOBE

Sydney, Australia

Fireworks fanatics who can’t make it to the City of Light might want to book a trip down under to Sydney. Each year, revelers in Sydney gather to witness aweinspiring fireworks displays that explode from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and some surrounding buildings. The Sydney waterfront adds to the celebratory ambiance.

Honey is a natural wonder that can be equally useful in the kitchen and in the medicine cabinet.

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CELEBRATE SAFELY THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE

Host responsibly. Even people who don’t intend to leave their homes can take steps to make New Year’s Eve safer for everyone. If you’re hosting a party at home, do so responsibly, making sure none of your guests overindulge and making the party less about drinking and more about havingfun.Shiftthefocusfromtoastingdrinkstogamesandactivitiesthat don’t include alcohol. Make sure to have plenty of food and nonalcoholic beverages on hand and encourage people who are drinking to eat full meals and drink water throughout the night. People who fill up on food and water during the party may feel full, which may discourage them from having extra drinks. While many people will expect to drink alcohol on New Year’s Eve, don’t stock up on too much alcohol, the availability of which may encourage guests to overindulge. Hosts also should keep the phone numbers of local taxi services handy just in case some guests cannot drive themselves home safely.

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

Happy New Year! Finding Grace in Times of Change

BY AMANDA DUDEK

Time brings change. If there is a common thread through the human experience, it may be that we tend to nd change a bit frightening – if not outright terrifying. Yet, time marches on. Every New Year’s Eve, we are faced with a fresh year, hot o the presses. Its 365 days are full of changes and the challenges that come with them. How do we face the inevitable? How do we navigate life’s changes with grace and peace?

FAITH

Faith has been described as believing as fact what cannot be seen, or better, what cannot yet be seen. Some have faith in God, a precious faith that sees us through whatever changes may come, believing that all transpires under the watchful eye of providence. Many have faith in loved ones, friends and family we hold dear through life’s ups and downs. In our family, we nd an anchor, a sense of self, ties to our past, and a glimpse into our future.

Perhaps, faith also means keeping faith with ourselves, with who we truly are. Challenging times can change us into people we don’t recognize, or they can cause us to hold even more tightly to the truths we believe in. ere is an unspoken power in remaining kind, loving, and generous in the face of uncertainty, even adversity.

“ is above all: to thine own self be true.”

– Shakespeare,

Hamlet

turns out terribly, in which humanity struggles against nuclear holocaust, worldwide chaos, a new global ice age, etc. No wonder people are on edge, fearful of the future and of change.

Every now and then, however, a work of ction emerges that suggests a brighter, more wonderful future than we had ever dreamed possible. ese hopeful pieces streak like shooting stars across our imaginations. ey remind us that the future is not set, that it will always be what we make it, and that we should never, ever ignore the possibility of miracles. As Balthasar would have it in the Charlton Heston classic Ben Hur, “...all life is a miracle!”

LOVE

“ ree things will last forever – faith, hope, and love – and the greatest of these is love.”

– 1 Corinthians 13:13 NLT

is popular Biblical passage is frequently read at weddings. It’s little wonder as it beautifully and succinctly articulates the eternal and transcendent nature of love. Much has been written about love since the dawn of time; its endurance, importance, power, and more. While not much that is new can be said on this subject, perhaps one of the best things to remember is, to quote Reba, “Love isn’t love until you give it away.”

No matter what changes lie ahead, there will always be loved ones, friends – old and new – and people around us who need all the love we can give. ere are no changes more powerful than love, no challenges so strong they can stop us from continuing to bring love into the world and into the lives of all those we touch. It is the love we receive and the love that we give that allows us to face change with gracious attitudes and peaceful hearts.

It is with faith, hope, love, and deepest gratitude that we wish you and your family a Happy New Year!

HOPE

“Hope is the thing with feathers at perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all,”

– Emily Dickinson

We must never underestimate the power of hope. It has become vogue over the past decade or so to imagine dystopian futures or realities similar to our own but in which everything

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Five-piece DINING ROOM SET w/four CHAIRS, two LEAVES. 66” x 42” (96” w/leaves). Light cherry: 585-395-9646

MELATONIN, 2 bottles. One full & the other half full: stellaswirlery@yahoo.com

8’ x 16” WIRE SHELF w/brackets; two BED FRAMES; SINK in 31” W cabinet; 3” KING FOAM MATTRESS PAD; 12” W white CABINET: 585-406-1967

4’ FLUORESCENT SHOP LIGHTS. New 3 prong power cords, clean with working bulbs. Pick up: Text 585-260-8951

60+ CDs. All genres. Some Christian, early Streisand, Michael Bublé, classical. Pick up, W. Henrietta: 585-334-0077 (leave message)

NORFOLK ISLAND PINE, 5.5’ H x 4.5’ W. An indoor tree. Pick up, Clifton Springs: koko92505@yahoo.com

20 FOX BLOCKS (ICF), 15”x 48”, 8” core, weathered but useable. You haul (Naples): 585-690-1718

Round ANTIQUE TABLE. Heavy. Pick up, Phelps: 315-548-3872

Help for Christmas - TODDLER GIRL CLOTHES, PULL-UPS, SMALL QUILTS, TOYS Needy family please, Livonia: 585-346-5451

FISHER-PRICE KIDS BASKETBALL STAND with hoop and net. Adjust 4’ to 6’. Base filled with sand. Can deliver: grouleau@grontiernet.net

AMPICO PLAYER PIANO. You move: 585-323-1762 (leave message)

New ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED with MATTRESS. You pick up: ccfrenchy34@yahoo.com

Brand new SINGLE MATTRESS and BOX SPRING with FRAME and HEADBOARD: 716-474-2884

COUCH & LOVESEAT. In good condition. You pick up: powerbuglee@yahoo.com

Two AT&T CORDLESS PHONE UNITS. For use with a landline system: 4isolde6@gmail.com

KITCHEN SINK, 30.5” W: Text 585-406-1967

GLASS CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS, INDEX CARDS (3”x4” and 4”x6”), ENVELOPES (4”x5.25”), PENS, X-MAS STICKERS, GIFT LABELS and ASSORTED CARDS: 585-243-5734

OAK DESK, 5’x3’x2½’ and an UPRIGHT PIANO, needs tuning. You pick up: 585-384-5385

BOOKCASE/DESK – tall cabinet with storage shelves, desk compartments and drawers. Pick up, Wayland: 585-766-5925 lv. msg.

LIGHTS - new, used, clear & colored. You pick up, Oakfield/Elba area: clkendall57@yahoo.com

FULL SIZE BED FRAME, MATTRESS, and BOX SPRING. Sparingly used in a guest room. Must pick up: cszilagyi1@rochester.rr.com

DINING ROOM TABLE w/LEAF (46” L x 41” W – without leaf). For senior Eastside area: 585-381-6546

Working BLU-RAY DVD PLAYER: 585-409-6477

VINTAGE MOOG SYNTHESIZERS. Working or not. Parts or whole: 585-599-3142

OLD FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL or BASEBALL CARDS wanted! Will help with clean outs if needed! Thank you & God Bless! 585-729-1259

Any BOOKS by SARAH YOUNG (I have “Jesus Calling”): 585-346-9777

WOOD STOVE INSERT: 585-861-0181

BABY MONITOR for kitty cabin. Also, CAT TOWERS in good condition: 585-637-0933

SMALL DESK with a CHAIR for our granddaughter. Under 3’ W: 585-637-0933

EXTENSION LADDER: 585-861-0181

6.5’ TONNEAU COVER and SMALL PUSH-BUMPER for full-size truck: 585-447-0201

Full-size AMBER LIGHT BAR: Jason 585-447-0201

LESLIE SPEAKERS for electric organ: 585-323-1762 (leave message)

Need two new/used in very good condition issues of Dec/Jan 2023 BIRDS AND BLOOMS MAGAZINES: 585-599-3490

For a friend - a FLAT SCREEN TV, a DVD PLAYER, and a CD PLAYER. Thanks! Terry 336-247-3245

FLAT SCREEN TVs, used/unwanted. 55” or larger: stan1k1@yahoo.com

TREADMILL, used or unwanted: stujaxon@yahoo.com

WALKER WITH SEAT for disabled senior: 585-748-8531

VINTAGE ARCHERY RECURVE BOWS/ARROWS/ACCESSORIES for Scout Archery Merit Badge. 501C if required. Text 585-794-0448 or mintshape@netacc.net

Looking for ENCYCLOPEDIA SET for elementary students (think 8-11 years old) from 2010-2022. Thanks: 315-246-4735

BAR SIZE POOL TABLE, slate top, and FOOSBALL TABLE in good condition. Please text me: 585-749-2432

BED PADS or CHUX PADS, adult size for men: 508-360-0262

Old STEREOS, TAPE PLAYERS and AMPS. Specifically for audio digitizing project: Terry 336-247-3245

VINTAGE FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL or BASEBALL CARDS! Or newer, does not matter. Hobby & bonding time for Father and Sons: 585-729-1259

QUEEN SIZE BOX SPRING. Clean condition please: 585-703-6944

Senior Navy veteran needs TRUCK in good working condition for animal rescue: 585-531-4004

SNOW BLOWERS and/or LAWNMOWERS in good working cond.: 585-531-4004

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SENIOR NEWS

By Matilda Charles

One Billion Safety Recalls

It was recently disclosed that in the rst half of 2022, there were over 1 billion recalls across the country of products that we buy.

at’s billion, with a “b.” Depending on the level of the recall, some of them can be extremely serious ... even deadly.

How do we know whether we missed an announcement about a product we own? We can go online to Recalls.gov and look. ey cover everything from sports equipment to electronics, household items and more. You can search on that site by date, the type of hazard and the country where an item was manufactured. I searched for clothing. It was shocking to see a dozen children’s items recalled for re hazard. And the padded rolling desk chair with the legs that can break. And the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms that don’t work. And laundry detergent with dangerous bacteria in it.

To be noti ed about recalls, go to www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/Subscribe and sign up for the free email alerts.

If you need to keep up with recalls and alerts for a vehicle, go online to www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. You’ll need the vehicle identi cation number (VIN), which can be found on the door jamb behind the driver door. Or you can search by year, make and model of your vehicle. For the very latest vehicle recalls, Kelley Blue Book also has them listed on the front page at www.kbb.com/recall.

Food is another area where we need to keep up with any recalls and warnings. Search for “FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts” for the latest information on cosmetics, veterinary items, medical devices and food. Right on the front page was a list of alerts for products with undeclared wheat, potential listeria, salmonella and more. In the medical devices it was disturbing to learn of rust on needles.

You’ll see a link there to sign up for alert emails.

Let’s make 2023 our year to be aware and safe. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

This week’s puzzle answer is elsewhere in this paper. The Crossword Puzzle is provided by Tribune Media Services. Any questions or comments should be made

585-431-0089 BROCKPORT, NY

WWW.EZDUMPSTERBROCKPORT.COM

MAKE THE YEAR AHEAD CLUTTER-FREE

Switch to e-statements for bank documents and utility bills. Paper is a big contributor to household clutter. That’s still the case even though many adults now pay the majority of their bills online. When given the chance to choose between paper or e-statements, opt for the latter so bills and bank statements don’t pile up on your desk or throughout your home office. If you still want to keep important bills and bank statements, download them to your computer and keep them in a designated folder on your desktop.

Online POLL

It’s easy to make a New Years resolution, but not so easy to keep it. Of these top resolutions, which will you attempt to stick to this year?

• Exercise more.

• Lose weight.

• Get organized.

• Learn a new skill or hobby.

• Live life to the fullest.

• Save more money / spend less money.

• I don’t do resolutions

Poll Ends 12-3-22

Poll Ended 12-27-22

Happy holidays! We hope your yuletide gatherings are all things magical and bright this festive season! Which flavor of holiday cookie is your favorite?

20% Buckeyes

26.7% Chocolate Crinkles

13.3% Peanut Butter Kisses

0% Snickerdoodles

40% Sugar Cookies

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WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MOBILE PHONE ETIQUETTE

Always use appropriate language. When using a mobile phone in public, refrain from peppering conversations with expletives or graphic language. Children may be nearby without your knowledge, but even if there are no young people in the immediate vicinity, your fellow adults likely don’t want to hear foul or graphic language.

NOW HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

* The end of the year is a great time to pick up next year’s holiday decorations at a discount. Before you pack away your holiday lights, ornaments, cards, etc., do an inventory and see if you are able to find what you need to complete your look at a slashed price.

* Computer grocery lists can make not only shopping easier, but organization as well. Keep a file listing all the items you usually purchase from week to week. You can even create sections based on where certain items are located throughout the store. This will ensure you don’t miss something, necessitating a return trip to the store. Stay organized to save money.

* “Keep a small package of antibacterial wipes in your car to clean your hands after pumping gas. Not only is there any potential gas to get off your hands, but these handles don’t get cleaned often, and are very dirty.” -- R.D. in South Carolina

* “If you have extra papers that are only printed on one side, save them. You can cut them in quarters and staple several sheets together to make scrap paper pads to keep near the telephone or on the fridge. They are handy, and you’ll be reusing material, which is good for the environment.” -- U.L. in Missouri

* Putting up new calendars? Before you toss your old one, be sure to look through it for important anniversaries, and cut out and save any pictures or art that might be reusable for craft projects.

Volunteer NEEDED

Featured Nonprofit:

Light Hill, of Canandaigua Comfort Care Home Inc., is 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 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.

• Alzheimer’s Association: Be a part of our planning committees! Email Julie DeMersman at jademersman@alz.org or call (585) 257-4476.

• Aurora House of Western Monroe County: Only a few hours a week or a month can be a great bene t to our residents; there are many opportunities to share your gi s and interests with Aurora House. If you think you may be interested in hands-on care giving for residents, please know that you do not need to have healthcare experience to volunteer. ere is training provided, and no one is asked to volunteer as a primary person on a shi until comfortable with their skills. Email director@aurorahousewmc.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.

• Crossroads House is looking for volunteers for Resident Care, Fundraising Support, Building and Grounds Maintenance, O ce Assistance and a variety of other support roles. Email: emilycrawford@crossroadshouse.com.

• Finger Lakes oroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP): We are in need of basic barn help for the horses, especially on Saturdays and Sundays. Mostly cleaning stalls and basic grooming (no experience necessary). Email ladyalina14@yahoo.com or call (585) 478-4664.

• Generation Two: Volunteers needed to play with children in kindergarten to 2nd grade in select Monroe County schools in the fall. Training provided. Commitment of 1 day per week for 3 hours. Visit our website to learn about our program at www.g2rochester.org. Call Oni Colon at (315) 520-5064, or email oni.colon@g2rochester.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.

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

• Girl Scouts of Western NY: e Avon-Caledonia area is looking for volunteers for troops Daisy, Brownie, and Juniors. Training and many resources provided. Contact Jeanne at (585) 226-6434 or by email at jfusco33@juno.com.

• Give-a-Li at Lifespan is seeking volunteer drivers to provide independence and safety for our older neighbors who are no longer able to drive. Rides are given to medical appointments and other necessary supplemental insurances are provided free of charge. If you have a couple of hours a week, or even a couple of hours a month, contact us by phone at (585) 244-8400 or email at info@lifespan-roch.org.

• PAX - Program of Academic Exchange is 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.

• Richmond (Honeoye) Fire Department needs volunteers to help with everything from ghting res to re ghter support, ambulance driver and EMS support. ere is something for everyone to help with. Help us to help you, your neighbors and community. Volunteering is a rewarding experience. Contact us for details. Email Dale Doty at ddoty3@rochester.rr.com or call him at (585) 750-1173.

• Senior Wishes grants wishes to lower income seniors living independently and to those living in care facilities in Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee and Wyoming counties. Wishes have included attending sporting and cultural events, visiting a loved one not seen in years, and re-engaging a senior in a hobby. Simple needs are also considered. For more information about Senior Wishes, visit www.seniorwishes.org or call Executive Director, Wendy Backman at (716) 508-2121.

• Serenity House of Victor e Serenity House of Victor is 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.

• Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry helps with end-of-life care in a 2 bed home. Come join our family of volunteers! Email Suzanne at suzannescch167@gmail.com.

• UR Medicine Home Care/Meals On Wheels: Help us deliver meals in Monroe County. Meals are delivered Monday-Friday between the hours of 10:30am and 1:30pm. Call (585) 274-4385.

• Vincent House: e Vincent House in Wayland is a Comfort Care Home serving residents with end-of-life care. We are in need of volunteers. Contact Christina Mattice at (585) 728-2427.

• Rochester Hope for Pets: Rochester Hope for Pets raises money through generous donors and grant programs in order to provide funds to Rochester area individuals needing assistance paying for veterinary care for their beloved pets. To learn more or to make a donation, please visit www.rochesterhopeforpets.org.

• Wayland Food Pantry at Lighthouse is 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.

Charitable Organizations and Nonprofits can submit requests at gvpennysaver.com under ‘Share With Us.’ Published online and in print of the last week of the month as space permits. See more volunteer opportunities at gvpennysaver.com.

HERBS

HOW TO STAY MENTALLY SHARP AFTER RETIREMENT

Enroll in an adult education course. A 2014 study published in the journal JAMA Neurology examined the association between lifetime intellectual enrichment and cognitive decline in the older population. The study’s authors found that higher levels of late-life cognitive activity were associated with higher levels of cognition. The study’s authors concluded that lifetime intellectual enrichment might delay the onset of cognitive impairment. Retirees can look into adult learning programs at local colleges and universities to see if anything piques their interest.

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Thank you Livingston City Sheriff and National Grid

On Wednesday November 30, we woke to very blustery winds. We found a Livingston County Deputy in our driveway-apparently he noticed the electrical pole across from our driveway had been damaged by the wind. He had notified National Grid of the problem and stayed while they came to assess the damage. Within 2 hours National Grid had come and stabilized the damaged pole and then returned and replaced it with a brand new pole. We never even lost our power! Thank you so much Livingston County Sheriff and National Grid. Job well done-we are grateful!

Riga Recreation Secret Santa

On Wednesday, December 14th, for the 10th year in a row, the Riga Recreation "Santa" took to the snowbarren roads of the Town with his elves in search of uniquely decorated homes to surprise those at home with gift cards purchased from local businesses. It is always difficult to choose these homes as there are many worthy choices. However, Santa's little elves pointed out those they felt deserved a Christmas surprise. Special thanks to the Elves of Riga. Merry Christmas to ALL.....and to ALL a Good Night!

"Santa" David Thomas, Riga Recreation Supervisor

Congratulations, Carl!

Carl Blackmer of Richmond, Ontario County, has been named 2022 Haymaker of the Year by the National Hay Association, selected by his peers to receive the industry’s highest honor for lifetime achievement. Carl was president of the organization in 2020, and has served in many different capacities for over 30 years. He is also an outstanding businessman, has employed dozens of local young people, and is an all-around good neighbor. His award was presented at the 2022 NHA convention in Ohio, with family and friends present to surprise him.

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Inconsiderate deer hunters

It’s absolutely disgusting and irresponsible for hunters to gut deer along paths and dump the carcasses at trailheads. Not only is this unsightly and unpleasant for hikers, but it also poses a potential health hazard. The guts and organs of a deer can contain diseases and parasites, which can be spread to other animals and even humans. And leaving the carcasses out in the open can attract scavengers and create a mess for others to clean up. Hunters need to be considerate of others and take responsibility for disposing of the remains properly.

Regarding the “Response” to the Roof on HighMark Stadium

The most important point you make is that a roof could indeed add more money to the project. Not sure it would take a billion dollars as you suggest, however, a roof makes way too much sense for the Bills and their Western New York fans. Just this past Sunday, facing the Jets in nasty weather, the Bills amassed 18 yards gained on offense in the first quarter. Jet’s defense perhaps, but I think Mother Nature, put up an even better fight. According to Dawson Knox, “the ball is always wet, the wind’s whipping …. don’t know if you call that snow or rain.” Can’t be much fun for the fans, especially when the players are complaining, and the players have heated benches and parkas to help keep them warm. The 4 straight Super Bowls the Bills went to is ancient history – remarkable, yes, but a roof provides near perfect conditions and would, I feel, enhance this Bills team’s ability to strike effectively and more often. Just add a roof to the existing HighMark Stadium. Problem solved!

Do Unto Others

During a recent visit to a popular retail chain store, I was taken aback by the disarray I saw in many of the aisles. Inconsiderate shoppers had knocked items from their places and left them. Others had abandoned unwanted merchandise far from its original location, such as baby outfits in the Christmas section. Clothes were crammed onto fitting room racks or strewn on the floor. Businesses are already understaffed, resulting in longer lines for everyone and surly attitudes for some. Shoppers, please try to put yourselves in the shoes of overworked associates and “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” It will undoubtedly save you time and money, with workers spending less time cleaning up and more time on their registers or stocking shelves.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Radiofrequency Ablation Considerably Lessens Back Pain

DEAR DR. ROACH: I suffered a lower back injury in 2001, with crushed and bulging discs in the L2, L3, L4 and L5 vertebras. After over a year of physical therapy and drugs, my pain doctor tried an epidural injection, which did not work, and then suggested I try something new at that time called a radiofrequency ablation (also called a lumbar facet rhizotomy). It’s done as an outpatient surgery and may have to be repeated.

I’ve done so many that I opt for no anesthesia. It works great; I even get up and drive myself home! I’ve learned to limit my activities, so as to not cause more damage due to my disabled pain receptors.

I have been pain- and drug-free for almost 20 years. The treatment usually lasts nine to 14 months, and when I feel the nerves starting to fire again and cause me pain, I just schedule the procedure and have them ablated again.

Whenever I see somebody walking funny due to back pain, I mention this procedure to them. Several of them have come back and thanked me for saying something.

Doctors don’t seem to promote this procedure, and I don’t understand why. It’s clearly another option besides surgery and addictive medication. It’s been a win-win for me, as opposed to surgery.

Please help promote this wonderful yet “unknown” procedure. I’m still living an active normal life at 64, 20 years after I was told I may end up in a wheelchair. -- M.T.

ANSWER: Radiofrequency ablation of the nerves in the back has been used since the 1970s in people with intractable back pain. The procedure uses an electrode that heats the nerves in the facet joints of the back, stopping pain conduction. This is done when the treating physician is sure that the pain is coming from these particular nerves, called the lumbar medial branch nerves. This procedure is not appropriate for all types of back pain. Typically, the physician will perform a block using an injection, and if this is successful, but short-lived (as is often the case), a radiofrequency ablation is considered. When it works, a year of relief is typical (sometimes shorter or, for a few, up to three years) before the nerve fibers regenerate, at which point the procedure can be repeated. Burning or numbness around the injection site is the most common adverse effect.

Effectiveness rates in the published literature range from 50% to nearly 100% in small trials of carefully chosen subjects. However, a large randomized trial of this procedure in subjects who were being treated with an exercise program and psychological support did not show a significant improvement in pain or function.

I agree with you that this procedure is safer than surgery, and while I’m glad it’s worked for you, the evidence of benefit from the highest-quality trials is lacking.

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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. © 2022 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

HEALTH CARE SCREENINGS FOR MEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 39

Diabetes: Risk factors and warning signs will dictate if men between the ages of 18 and 39 require diabetes screening. For example, the U.S. National Library of Medicine notes that a BMI over 25 is considered overweight, which is a risk factor for diabetes. Men who fall into this category should be screened for diabetes starting at age 35 (the USNLM urges Asian American men to be screened if their BMI exceeds 23). Providers also may test men’s blood sugar levels if their blood pressure is 130/80 or higher and/or if they have a first degree relative with diabetes or a history of heart disease.

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BEST BUYS FOR THE NEW YEAR

Smart shopping involves making budget-friendly purchases. Never paying full price is a mantra shoppers can follow to help keep their finances in check.In addition to coupons and other discounts, shoppers can usually score deals based on which time of year they shop for particular items. Each year, various consumer resources offer advice on the best time to buycertainitems.Thebeginningof the year is often an ideal time to purchase certain items. Consumers who take advantage of sales offered at the start of the new year can save substantial amounts of money. Now that the holiday season has passed, consumers can begin to find deals onitemsforthemselves.

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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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PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

How to Give Your Pet a Healthy, Happy New Year

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: is week, many Americans are celebrating their newest gi to the family: a cute puppy or kitten, duck or chicken, or pocket pets like hamsters and Guinea pigs. It’s also a time to form new resolutions in anticipation of the New Year.

I hope that new pet owners’ rst resolution will be to establish a relationship with a veterinarian with expertise in their speci c pet. Some pets need to start or continue a vaccination schedule so that they grow up healthy. Puppies are at risk of contracting parvo virus, for example, so bolstering their immune system is very important.

Your vet also can provide advice and tips for caring for pets. Guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits communicate happiness or distress in unique ways that a new owner may not be familiar with. Puppies are wiggly and energetic. Kittens are curious and fearless. Vets can help new owners navigate these waters and provide regular checkups to help keep pets healthy. -- Dedicated Vet in Boston

DEAR DEDICATED: ank you for sending this! Establishing a care routine with a veterinarian is so important. It should sit at the top of owners’ to-do lists, along with providing comfortable, warm bedding, a clean and safe environment and, especially for puppies, a daily training routine. Mark your calendar with key dates, including checkups with the vet, appointments with a trainer and regular resupplies of food, litter, bedding, and everything else your new pet needs.

Here’s to a happy, healthy and fun New Year with your pet!

Send your New Year pet pics to ask@pawscorner.com, and we may share them in a future column!

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DID YOU KNOW?

Retirement can seem like it will never come for young professionals. But time can be a sieve, and retirement age can arrive in the blink of an eye. Young adults who have not planned accordingly for retirement can find themselves in financial straits at a point in their lives when they want to kick back and enjoy themselves. Financial experts from Money, CNN and The Motley Fooladvisethatfinanciallysolvent people should begin saving aggressively for their retirements early on. Ideally people should start saving in their 20s when they first leave school and begin their careers. The sooner one saves, the more time money has to grow. Vanguard says that the person who saves $4,500 per year over a career spanning 45 years can reach a goal of having more than $1 million in savings by the time he or she retires. Compounding interest and investment matches from employers can further secure professionals’ financial futures.

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Rather than emphasize what you did, highlight what you plan to do. This means giving greater weight to the expertise that will translate into your new position. Chances are you can find skills that you honed in one or more jobs that translate into credentials that can be used on another. All of the skills mentioned should be relevant to your career objective and not just added to pad the résumé. Therefore, unless your brief stint waiting tables exemplifies how you developed customer service skills, eliminate it.

EMPLOYMENT: THE NEXT STEP AFTER GRADUATION

Graduation is an exciting time in the lives of students. After years in the classroom preparing for life after school, graduation marks a time when students are finally ready to enter the “real world” and land their first professional job.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics advises that earning a college degree can greatly improve a person’s chance of landing a job. The more education a person receives, the lower his or her prospects of being unemployed become. The BLS said that, as of 2014, individuals with a bachelor’s degree could earn on average $1,101 per week, compared to $668 for persons with high school diplomas. Those with bachelor’s degrees had a 3.5 percent unemployment rate compared to 6 percent for those with only high school diplomas.

The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that roughly two million students earn bachelor’s degrees each year. Many others will go on to earn master’s or doctorates before entering the workforce. Astheeconomycontinuestoimprove,jobprospectsfollowsuit.According to a job outlook from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, employers had plans to hire 8.3 percent more new college graduates in 2015 than in 2014. The growth of businesses and the rising rate of retiring Baby Boomers has spurred employment prospects. Landing a job post-graduation requires diligence on the part of new grads.

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NEW YEAR’S

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Much of the world rings in the new year in grand fashion. Celebrations may include fireworks, concerts and, of course, champagne. But while there might be common elements to New Year’s celebrations regardless of geography, the parties can vary greatly depending on where celebrants happen to be.

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Be specific in regard to planning. Being specific when choosing goals is important, but it’s equally important to be as specific as possible in regard to developing a plan to realize those goals. Before embarking on a journey to realize your goals, figure out how you’re going to achieve them. Create a new daily or weekly schedule that allots time to realize your goals, seeking input from loved ones whose lives may be affected by your new schedule.

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. TELEVISION: What is the name of the next-door neighbor on TV’s sitcom “Home Improvement”?

2. LITERATURE: Which war was the setting for Anthony Doerr’s novel “All the Light We Cannot See”?

3. MUSIC: Who wrote the song “All Along the Watchtower,” performed by Jimi Hendrix?

4. GEOGRAPHY: When is Earth Day celebrated each year?

5. HISTORY: Which two city-states fought the Peloponnesian War?

6. MEDICAL TERMS: What is a common name for the disorder called sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia?

7. ASTRONOMY: Where is the Oort Cloud in space?

8. GEOMETRY: How many sides does a nonagon have?

9. FOOD & DRINK: What’s another name for egg white?

10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How large is the Times Square ball that drops at midnight on New Year’s Eve?

1. Wilson. 2. WWII. 3. Bob Dylan. 4. April 22. 5. Athens and Sparta. 6. Brain freeze. 7. The most distant region in our solar system, beyond the Kuiper Belt. 8. Nine. 9. Albumen. 10. 12 feet in diameter.

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