Tri-County-Genesee Valley Penny Saver- 2-23-24

Many people may practice the “love thy neighbor” creed, but when it comes to four-legged wildlife such as raccoons, squirrels, and opossum that often seek refuge in yards and homes when outdoor temperatures dip and food sources become scarce, they are best kept at an arm’s length. As community development has thinned natural habitats and forced these critters into residential areas and lessened their fears of people, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has found that many areas of the country continue to report increased encounters with nuisance wildlife.

“While it can be a unique experience to spot wildlife in neighborhoods, these animals should be discouraged from taking up residence,” advises Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the NPMA. “Not only can they damage property, many are vectors of disease, most notably rabies.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 40,000 people are exposed to rabies each year, a viral infection passed through the bite and saliva of an infected mammal. Raccoons, foxes, skunks, coyotes and bats are the most commonly reported animals infected with rabies. Because of the risks associated with these pests, homeowners should take extra precautions to protect against them.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

PREVENT DIY INJURIES

When working at home, make sure to use tools in the manner in which they were designed. Keep power cords tidy so they do not pose a tripping hazard. Falls from ladders often occur when climbing above the recommended rung or engaging in risky behavior while on the ladder, such as reaching or hanging over too far.

When outdoors, exercise caution in inclement weather, which can make it harder to work safely. Be sure there are no bystanders too close when using power tools or tools that can kick up debris.

MASONRY & BASEMENT

MAKE THE MOST OF LIMITED SPACE

Reconsider your furniture. Furniture can make rooms feel cozy, cramped or spacious. For homeowners with limited space in their homes, furniture that also can be used as storage can save space without sacrificing comfort. For the bedroom, choose a storage bed if the quarters are cramped and it’s difficult to find space for two dressers. Such beds also can be used to store bed linens if closet space is limited. Purchase storage ottomans and/or end tables with storage beneath to make living areas feel less cramped.

LAWN & LANDSCAPING

ROOFING, SIDING, GUTTERS

Navigating snowy landscapes and icy streets can be difficult and uncomfortable. Winter clothing is largely classified by clothes that keep you warm and some that keep you even warmer, but winter need not be strictly about function. Although winter might not be the season of high fashion, anyone can employ strategies to include form, function and fashion into their winter ensembles.

TIPS TO FIND THE RIGHT LAWYER

Contact your local bar association. According to the ABA®, bar associations in most communities will make referrals according to specific areas of law. This can ensure people without much or any experience hiring lawyers find one with the right experience and practice concentration. Local referral services also may help, and the ABA® notes that many, though not all, have competency requirements for lawyers who wish to be referred. When speaking with a referral service, ask if they have such requirements in place and how frequently they reevaluate lawyers they refer.

PITFALLS TO AVOID FALLING INTO DEBT

Bonus hunting: Another pitfall to avoid is the temptation to use credit cards instead of cash in an effort to accumulate more travel miles or cash back bonuses. Consumers should aspire to use cash over credit whenever possible. Doing so ensures consumers are not spending money they don’t have, which is one of the most common ways that individuals build significant consumer debt.

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Week 4

Break the boredom with our four week Cabin Fever Contest! Solve the puzzles each week and send them in for your chance to win a Cabin Fever Survival Kit No purchase required.

Hot drinks, like coffee or tea, provide a comforting warmth and can help to make the cold weather more bearable. Hot drinks are also often associated with cozy feelings, which can help to make us feel better on a chilly day.

See if you can use the symbols to spell out these symbols to out these popular coffee flavors.

Mail to:

Cabin Fever Contest 2024 PO Box 340 • Avon, NY 14414

All entries must be postmarked by March 2, 2024. Winner will be randomly chosen from all correct entries. Enter each week for a greater chance of winning. Must be 13 or older to play. 18 or older will be signed up for our coupon club. Playing all 4 weeks? Mail your entries together by 3/2/24.

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HOMETOWN PHOTOS

VENT BRIGHTER

Thank You

Handicap Spaces

We would like to say thank you so much to the person at Dr. Aguirre’s Office who was so kind to trade Doctors with my husband. He has a lot of health issues and needed his regular Doc. We will pay it forward.

If you don’t have a legally issued handicap permit hanging on your mirror, DON’T park in ANY handicap space. Period! Simple as that! Those who feel they’re entitled or simply don’t care about others need to be ticketed!

Town Workers

Wing Woes in Western NY

Thank you to all the workers who put in the time and effort to keep our roads clean and safe when it’s snowing. Although we haven’t had much snow (yet) this year comparatively, the dedication is there and appreciated!

I left the PNW for [local region], lured by tales of legendary [chicken] wings. What a letdown! Here, in [location], I’ve faced nothing but one culinary catastrophe after another. [Other state]’s wings were a crispy, saucy revelation, but here, they’re as lackluster as a foggy day in Seattle. I’ve searched high and low in [local town], expecting each wing joint to redeem this city’s saucy honor. Instead, I’ve been met with wings that are to authentic [chicken] wings what instant coffee is to espresso— merely a shadow. They lack the crunch, the kick, the soul. The question nags at me: How can the home of the [chicken] wing serve up such pale imitations? I’m on a quest for that perfect bite, the one that transports me to wing nirvana, but alas, I find myself lost in a wilderness of wing disappointment. My plea is simple: Give me the fiery, the tangy, the transcendent wings I know exist somewhere in your midst.

Here’s a Tip

* When putting in new plants, you can tear strips of tin foil, then use toothpicks or small stakes to pin them to the ground in your new garden. It will keep the cats out, and can even discourage birds.

* “My kids are long past wagon size, but their wagon isn’t done hauling yet. I put it to good use in the garden. I can park it in the shed stocked with all the things I might need. It’s very handy.” -- A.A. in Florida

* To sharpen a pair of worn scissors, try cutting through a piece of aluminum foil that is doubled or tripled over. Be sure to clean and dry scissors you use in the kitchen.

Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

Hocus Focus

BY HENRY BOLTINOFF

Did You Work With Michele Cagliostro?

If you are a former employee of the Aeolian Piano Company in East Rochester, NY between 1970 and 1985 please contact Mr. Cagliostro’s attorney, Christopher Hersom, at: Belluck & Fox, LLP • 877-534-2503 (Toll Free Number)

Email: tcarini@belluckfox.com

Any information would be greatly appreciated. ank you.

Vunte s

NEEDED

• - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County: 4-H Cloverbud Club Leader - Plan monthly educational meetings for youth ages 5-7. Inspire the next generation, call us today! 585-3433040 or genesee4h@cornell.edu

• - National Warplane Museum: We’re looking for Volunteers! All opportunities can be flexible to fit your schedule. Aircra /Hangar/ Motor Pool, Pilots, Tours, Grounds & Facility Maintenance, Gi Shop, Administration and our biggest event: AIRSHOW! If you enjoy aircra & history, contact us to learn more. Email john.peckham@ nationalwarplanemuseum.com

• - Pet Adoption Network (P.A.N.): Foster homes for rescued cats and kittens desperately needed. P.A.N. will provide needed supplies (bed, food, toys, litter); foster provides daily care and transportation to Sunday Open House (12-4pm). More details/apply at https://www. petadoptionnetwork.org/foster. Email: info@petadoptionnetwork.org or 585-338-9175

• Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteers are needed to become active firefighters. Training is provided free and retirement benefits are available. Help with social activities is also needed. Please contact our Fire Chief Patrick McGrath at chief@lakevillevfd.org. Email chief@lakevillevfd.org

• Serenity House of Victor: Please share your time & talent providing end-of-life resident care, building and grounds maintenance, website/ media, or fundraising support. No experience necessary. Free training. Share your most valuable gi - YOURSELF at our two-bed comfort care home. Email: serenityhousevictor@gmail.com or call 585-729-7617

• Caledonia Library Association: We have lots of volunteer opportunities available for you. Join a committee, help at a fund raising event, teach a class, give a presentation. Join the association. Email glouise4605@yahoo.com

• Begin Again Horse Rescue: Work directly with our equine trainer with a weekly commitment. Also help is needed in the used tack shop on Saturdays. And there is always work to be done with outreach and fundraising. Email info@beginagainrescue.org

• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County: 4-H Dog Club Leader - Plan monthly educational meetings for youth ages 5-18. Inspire the next generation, call us today! Email genesee4h@cornell. edu or call 585-343-3040

• Livingston Day Services: Looking for an individual looking to practice paper shredding skills by interning at non-profit on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Email angela.m.kennelly@opwdd. ny.gov

• Patrick Place Comfort Care Home: We are a 2-bedroom comfort care home providing 24/7 care to residents. We are in need of hands-on resident care volunteers; no experience required, all training will be provided! Call or email us today to learn more! directorpatrickplace@gmail.com

• UR Medicine Home Care: Deliver meals to our participants in Monroe County. Email julie_cunningham@urmc.rochester.edu or call 585-274-4385

DEHUMIDIFIER - older unit. Still works, coil still gets cold. You pick up. 585-748-1179

FLOWER BASKETS (14) - various size/colors. Clean, great condition. Maybe scouting/nursing/rehab center projects. Spencerport area. jeschneima@aol.com

FLOWER VASES (16) - various sizes/colors/shapes. Clean, great condition. Spencerport area. jeschneima@aol.com

Queen size 3” thick IHanherry MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS TOPPER with zip off cover. Excellent condition. Text only. 585-732-4511

Four Blizzak SNOW TIRES, 16” rims. From a 2008 Equinox. You pick up, Victor. 585-742-3291

CANOPY BED - single, white, mattress, box spring, comforter, and new pillows. joe.canny626@gmail.com

55” WOOD TV STAND. One foot needs to be reattached. Two glass doors/shelves. rmadier1@rochester.rr.com

BABY STROLLER, like new. ELECTRIC RECLINER. You pick up, Lima. 585-883-7387

COOCOO CLOCK, complete. Needs repair. If not home, leave a message. 585-599-3713

Family Handyman MAGAZINES, 2015-2021, 34 issues. Avon area. 585-226-3073

Large BOWLING TROPHY, in good condition and a large bag of CRAFT ITEMS Batavia. Please leave a message. 585-343-5957

BUNK BEDS - Wood. One frame needs repairs. Needs mattresses. Bkmccormick12@gmail.com

55” TV. Works fine. Flat screen, older model. No longer needed. Avon area. Bkmccormick12@gmail.com

For the person from Gates - ATTACHMENTS for the KIRBY VACUUM CLEANER, Heritage II, Model #2HD have been found. 585-334-2576

2 PATIO LOUNGE CHAIRS - metal frame. Color faded - red mesh material. 585-225-1852

TV – tube type, 19”. Working. Pick up, Canandaigua. No texting. 585-394-2901

GAS CLOTHS DRYER - White. 11 yrs. old. Works fine. Pickup only. ralph@rdurkee.com

Used QUANTUM WHEELCHAIR, heavy duty. Needs batteries. Old but in great condition. kskeswitzer@gmail.com

WATER SOFTENER ZEOLITE RESIN BEADS, 4.5 cu ft. in pails. Old Kleen Plus brand softener and iron filter for parts. 585-451-9678

Interfaith Center is taking BOOKS for a Book Sale. Please limit donations for pick up to Livingston and Southern Monroe County. Nancy 585-243-2114

Any LEGOS wanted. Call or email and ask for Alonzo. 585-734-3096 or Thestarwarsgeek816@gmail.com

Useable WOODEN CANOE PADDLES. 585-374-5768

17” STEEL WHEEL or comparable to go on a 2007 Dodge Charger and a CLOTHING RACK. 585-883-7387

Sturdy DINING ROOM TABLE for a senior citizen. 585-381-6546

AMBER LIGHT BAR, preferably a mini. Please call 585-447-0201

INSULATION. Foam board or rolled. Any R value. Decent condition. Also need PALLET WOOD or BARN WOOD. bsg1022@gmail.com

5’ METAL FENCE POSTS. Text 585-260-3506

MUSIC ALBUMS and 45s from the ‘60s - ‘80s.. Beatles, Eagles, etc. Call Bill 585-402-8870

BLANK CDs. CD-R or CD-RW. Also, used ELECTRIC HOYER LIFT for my wife with dementia. Call Bill 585-402-8870

BLAST HEATER/KEROSENE HEATER and an IRONING BOARD. 585-883-7387

YARN for crocheting. 585-964-2405

DISNEY DVDs. 585-698-0758

McDonald’s Happy Meal SQUISHMALLOWS – Michaela and Kevin. 585-503-7083

VINTAGE ELECTRONICS - Tubes, tube testers, stereo equipment, radios, amplifiers, microphones, Test equipment, speakers, records, Ham Radio, TVs, Music Amplifiers, Advertising. greg3151@ymail.com

ATV or DIRT BIKE for father son project. Running or not. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278

1000-piece JIGSAW PUZZLES and SEARCH WORD BOOKS. 585-415-8513

EGG CARTONS, HANGING FILE FOLDERS and an ADJUSTABLE BED FRAME for double or queen. joannewojc@rochester.rr.com

YARD FENCING for my backyard. Nunda. Call 585-447-0201

CANNING JARS – quart and pint. For senior citizen. Will pick up from Geneseo, Avon, and Livonia area. 585-519-3798

SANDBLASTING CABINET, COMPRESSOR, SUPPLIES, etc. to restore my old hand tools and get them working again. 585-330-3348

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Did You Work With Theodore J. Boccuzzi?

If you are a former employee of Eastman Kodak in Rochester, NY between 1979 and 1998 please contact Mr. Boccuzzi’s attorney, Christopher Hersom, at: Belluck & Fox, LLP • 877-534-2503 (Toll Free Number)

Email: tcarini@belluckfox.com

Any information would be greatly appreciated. ank you.

In seed-time learn, in harvest teach,inwinterenjoy

~ William Blake

Fair Housing Statement

All real estate advertised in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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DID YOU KNOW?

According to WorldAtlas.com, the largest city park in the world is Bosque de la Primavera in Guadalajara, Mexico. At 74,132 acres, Bosque de la Primavera is more than 14,000 acres larger than the world’s second largest city park, Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. Bosque de la Primavera features the Rio Caliente, a geothermal river, and is home to a massive nature reserveinhabitedbywildanimals.

The largest city park in the United States and fifth largest such park in the world is the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, Arizona. The McDowell Sonoran Preserve includes 180 miles of hiking trails within its 27,800 acres. And while it might be one of the most recognizable city parksintheworld,NewYorkCity’s CentralParkisnotcountedamong the world’s 20 largest city parks, despite estimates that it draws more than 40 million visitors each year.However,itisoneofthemost visitedplacesintheUnitedStates.

Puzzle Answers This Week

GRAINS AND OILSEEDS

PARMAPUBLICLIBRARY:

CookingforTwo-ONLINEWednesday,February28,7:008:00pm

Hamlin Public Library

1680 Lake Road, Hamlin 585.964.2320 hamlinlibraryny.org

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

Hoag Library

134 S. Main St., Albion 585.589.4246

Visit our website for hours. www.hoaglibrary.org

Holley Community

Free Library

86 Public Square, Holley 585.638.6987 • holleylibrary.org

Hrs.: M & W: 10am-1pm & 4-8pm

Tu, Th, & F: 10am-5pm

Sat: 10am-2pm until June 22nd (Closed Sat for the Summer)

Seymour Library

161 East Ave., Brockport 585.637.1050

www.seymourlibraryweb.org

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

Sat: 10am-3pm

Here’s

what’s happening at your local library…

Duringthisprogram,youwilllearn strategiestoplanandprepare nutrient-densemealsfortwoand makeeatinghealthymealsapriority.PresentedbytheCornellCooperativeExtensionofMonroe County.RegistertoreceiveaZoom link.

LeapDayCrafts-Thursday,February29,3:30-5:00pm We’reusingourbonusdayfor crafts!Joinustomakesome LEAPtasticfrogcraftstocelebrate LeapDay!Allages!Noregistration. GoGreenatHome:Mini Greenhouses&WinterSowingThursday,February29,6:307:30pm

ComeBuildYourOwnMiniGreenhousetoStartPlantsinthe WinterwithColorHilton-Parma Green.Allages.Registrationappreciated.

MarbledPlanetsCraft-Saturday, March2nd,10:30-11:30am

Makeamarbledplanetwithshavingcreamandliquidwatercolor that’soutofthisworld!Recommendedforages5-12.Noregistration.Dresstogetmessy.

HAMLINPUBLICLIBRARY

TheHamlinPublicLibraryisopen

Mondays/Wednesdaysfrom10am6pm;Tuesdays/Thursdaysfrom 10am-8pm;Fridaysfrom10am-4pm. PreschoolstorytimewithMrs.Carlson isMondaysat10:30am.Joinusfor funbooks,activesongsandearly literacyactivitieswithfriends!Adult BookClubmeetsWednesday,February28at2pm.SpringDreamcatcher Wreathcraftprogramforadultsis Saturday,March2ndat11am.Lego ClubisThursday,March7from 6-7pm.SolarEclipsecraftforkidsis Saturday,March9at11am.Solar EclipseprogramspresentedbyJim Porter,aerospaceengineerandNASA SolarSystemAmbassador,are Wednesday,March12at6:30pmand Thursday,March20at1pm.Solar eclipseglasseswillbegiventoprogramattendees.CookbookClubis Thursday,March14at6:30pm.Stop bythelibrarynowandpickupan Irishcookbookthenjoinusfora festiveprogram.Call964-2320to register.Formoreinformationvisit www.hamlinlibraryny.orgor Facebook.

STATISTICS SHOW JUST HOW BIG SMALL BUSINESS IS

Hundreds of thousands of new businesses are started each month, with Yahoo! reporting that about 543,000 entrepreneurs open a businessinatypicalmonth.

SEYMOURLIBRARY:

“AsthePagesTurn”BookClub: Wednesday,February28,11:00amto 1:00pmandThursday,February29, 6:00pmto7:00pm.

Thismonth’sbookis“TheMarriage Portrait”byMaggieO’Farrell.Finda copyofthebookonthe“AsThePages Turn”displayshelf.

TweenGraphicNovelBookClub“TheMothKeeper”byK.O’Neill: Wednesday,February28,5:00pmto 5:30pm

*RescheduledfromJanuary!Physical copiesareavailableforcheckoutin theTweensection.Digitalcopies availableonLibby.

CookingforTwoZoom*:Wednesday February28,7:00pmto8:00pm. Learnstrategiestoplanmealsfortwo andmakehealthy-eatingapriority. ThisprogramisonZoomthroughthe FairportlibraryorwatchattheSeymourLibraryintheDuryearoom.

LeapFrogTournament:ThursdayFebruary29,5:0pmto5:45pm We’reusingourskillstocreatemazes forourfrogfriendstohopthrough!. Whowillbefastest?

DID YOU KNOW?

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,adolescentswere47percent more likely to volunteer when their parents volunteered and talked about volunteeringwiththeirchildren.

BATAVIA

HLOMConcertSeries:IrishMusicwithNoBlarney! TheHolland LandOfficeMuseumisproudto welcomebackNoBlarneyforour St.Patrick’sDaytradition,asthey playallyourfavoriteIrishmusic tunesfromthroughouttheyears. TheconcertwillbeFriday,March 15from7-9pm.Admissionis$5or $4formuseummembers.Please contactthemuseumat 585-343-4727or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com. Seatingislimitedtoreserveyour spotearly.

VFWPost1602BeatlesTribute Nite- VFWPost1602,25Edwards St,BataviaishostingaBeatles TributeNiteonSaturday,February 24,2024.Cheeseburger&FF servedfrom4:30PM-6PM.$10 Donation/Dinner.Presaletickets recommended.Ticketsavailableat thePostorbycalling 585-344-3249after4:30PM Wednesday,Friday,Saturdayand Sunday.MusicbyDJJeffMorrow from6PM-9PM.Opentothe Public.

TheGreatBataviaTrainShowSunday,April14,2024.Location: RichardC.CallArenaatGenesee CommunityCollege,Batavia. Admission:$6adults,$3under18, freeforchildrenunder13.Hours: 9:30AMto3:30PM.Features: Modeltrainvendors,freeparking, snackbar.AdditionalTrainShow Information:ContactInformation: TrainShowChairman:Mike Pyszczek.Phone:585-768-4579 (residence).Email: bataviatrainshow@gmail.com.Web site:www.gsme.org.Mailingaddress:GSME,P.O.Box75,Oakfield, NY14125.

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

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Magic Maze

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BROCKPORT

CommunityHygieneBank- Distribution onSATURDAY,MARCH9, atJubileeChristianChurch(3565 LakeRd.N.inBrockport).INSIDE pickupfrom11AM-1PM.You mustpre-registeronlineathttps://t. ly/nUSyzorcall585-637-8530. Walk-inswillbehandledonlyas timepermitssoregistertoday! Pleasebringyourownbagsto transportproducts.Personalhygieneitemsarefreeforfamiliesand individualsinneedwholiveinthe BrockportSchoolDistrict,SUNY Brockport,andruralfarmworkers. BringphotoorstudentIDand proofofresidency(currentbill).For moreinformationcall 585-470-3875oremail communityhygienebank@ jubileechristianny.orgy.org

HAMLIN

IrishfestHamlinVFW- IRISHFEST @ HamlinVFW.1739LakeRoad, Hamlin.Saturday,March2nd. Doorsopen@4PM.$5.00Entrance,Kidsunder16free.Food: CornedBeef&Cabbage,Bangers& MashandIrishStew.Entertainment:ConnemaraSocialClub, DunleavyIrishDance,GatesKeystoneClubPolicePipes&Drums.

OAKFIELD

JoinUsAtTheGoose! Coffee Hour EveryWednesdayfrom10:00 a.m.to11a.m.,Justwalkinand joinus!PleaseFollowTheGoose Facebookpageforupdates,additions,andcancellations.The GOOSECommunityCenter,33 SouthMainSt.,Oakfield.http:// www.warriorhouseofwny.com

YouthBFit - March8,6-7pmat TheGOOSECommunityCenter,33 SouthMainStreet,Oakfield.Cost: $5.http://www. warriorhouseofwny.com

NOW HERE’S A TIP

Got unexpected company?

For a quick, clean look, vacuum the floors and take care of these four things: the bathroom, dishes in the sink, piles of junk on tables or counters and an overflowing trash can. Your house will look great.

With Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts traditionally selling iconic products in communities across the country to fund adventures and service projects, what are the results of such sales?

• Youth develop valuable financial skills

• Youth build social skills in a safe setting

• Youth make and reach for goals together

• Youth face unreasonable expectations and added stress

• Parents negate youth benefits by selling products themselves

• I’m not sure

Poll ends 02-27-2024

Poll results 02-20-2024

February is Black History Month and the Rochester region is home to so many notable historical figures. Which of the following Rochesterians inspires you most?

60.0% Frederick Douglass

33.3% Harriet Tubman

6.7% Reverend Thomas James

We love hearing from you! Vote and make your voice heard when you visit www.gvpennysaver.com!

While it’s tempting to huddle up indoors when winter hits full swing, families who embrace the great outdoors when the temperatures dip can avoid cabin fever and enjoy one another’s company along the way.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

COVID Vaccines Do Not Increase the Risk of Cancer

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am looking for your opinion regarding the new COVID booster. I am not opposed to vaccinations, as I have had the initial two shots and one booster. About 18 months ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and have since had my prostate removed. My current PSA readings are undetectable, for which I’m grateful. I was also diagnosed with melanoma 12 months ago (along with multiple basil spots). Biopsy results showed that all were successfully removed and were within positive margins, for which I’m also grateful.

I want to get the new COVID booster for obvious reasons, but I’m reading that the boosters are creating cancer recurrence (including prostate cancer and melanoma) in some patients. Clearly, I don’t want either to return, but I also don’t want to get COVID. Can you help with my dilemma and offer a recommendation? -- T.I.

ANSWER: I have also heard people making that claim, but it isn’t supported by evidence. Both the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society agree that there is no evidence, nor a scientific reason, suggesting that COVID-19 vaccinations increase the risk of cancer growth, whether it was the first one or an additional one. (By the way, if you saw, like I did, the term “turbo cancer,” you can safely disregard the claim, since this isn’t a real entity. That’s fearmongering.)

The COVID vaccine, whether it’s an mRNA or a traditional vaccine (like the Novavax), is a very limited exposure of a critical protein in our immune system to help “teach” the immune system how to recognize a COVID infection. The vaccine provides pretty good protection against infections for a few months and excellent protection against severe infections (including hospitalization and death) for close to a year. Yearly vaccination seems like it might be reasonable, although public health experts have not decided on a longterm COVID vaccination plan.

People with cancer are particularly recommended to get vaccinated, since both cancer and its treatments may affect the immune system and make infections more serious. However, chemotherapy may affect the body’s ability to successfully react to the vaccine, so your oncologist can help you decide the optimal time to get the vaccine if you are undergoing chemo.

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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.

© 2024 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

EXPLAINING METASTATIC CANCER

Cancer survival rates are on the rise, and that rise can be credited toahostoffactors.Advancements in cancer research and treatment have played a big role in rising survival rates, as have the efforts ofvariousorganizationstopromote cancer prevention and raise awarenessaboutthedisease.

The World Health Organization notes that between 30 and 50 percent of cancers can currently be prevented by avoiding certain risk factors and implementing evidence-based prevention strategies. However, people can be vulnerable to cancer if they do not pay attention to their bodies or make an effort to protect themselves against certain risk factors for cancer. In such instances, cancer may already have spread to other parts of their bodies, or metastasized, before they are even diagnosed, greatlyreducingtheirlikelihoodof survivingthedisease.

Cancerthatspreadstodistantparts of the body is known as metastatic cancer and is often referred to as “stage IV cancer.” According to theNationalCancerInstitute,when observed under a microscope, metastatic cancer cells feature traitslikethatoftheprimarycancer and do not mimic the cells in the part of the body where the cancer is found. That is how doctors can tell that the cancer is metastatic cancer and has spread from anotherpartofthebody.

When doctors diagnose metastatic cancer, they will refer to it with the same name as the primary cancer regardless of where the metastatic cancer was discovered. For example, the NCI notes that breast cancer that has spread to the lungs will not be referred to as lung cancer, but metastatic breast cancer. In addition, when treating the disease in this example, doctors will treat the cancer as stage IV breastcancer,notaslungcancer.

Understanding metastatic cancer can help recently diagnosed men and women better comprehend theirdiseaseandtheirprognosis.

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Canada?

2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What was the first animal to be cloned?

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ALaurencé Walker Helps Empower Individuals to Make Nutritious Choices

BY SUZIE WELLS

s SNAP-ED Nutrition Educator of the Northern Finger Lakes regionandCornellCooperativeExtensionofMonroeCounty, Albion native, Laurencé Walker loves teaching about healthy eatingtoaudiencesofallages,Kindergartenersthroughsenioradults. She says nutrition doesn’t have to be confusing or challenging, and she loves to share her expertise.

Walkerexperiencedherownepiphanyondietandhealthychoices when she spent a summer in California with her cousins, who were all pescatarian. Walker says she felt a noticeable change in her energy level and how she felt overall that summer, so when she returned home, she maintained the pescatarian lifestyle and shared with family and friends ideas to balance food groups and try new things to improve their own habits.

is experience also ignited a passion to pursue a career in nutrition, and she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and DieteticsfromBuffaloStateCollege.Walkeraimsforcertificationasa dietetic technician to bolster her own education and knowledge.

In her position at CCE Monroe and the USDA grant-funded SNAP-ED,Walkerloveshelpingpeople,meetingthemwheretheyare, to help them find ways to improve their health and lifestyle. She says people overwhelmingly enjoy learning practical ways to incorporate new foods and new ideas into their daily lives.

Walkergoestodifferentorganizations,schools,recreationcenters, and senior housing facilities, and teaches cooking classes, gives food demonstrations, and shares information about healthy eating and lifestyle choices across Monroe County, specifically low-income, food-insecure communities. Largely serving the city of Rochester and the county’s westside, Walker says the topics they focus on tend to be new to the audience, such as how to read nutrition labels and make active dietary choices when they can.

Walker keeps current with nutritional research and recommendations, and she acknowledges that changing research can be confusing, such as that on whether butter or margarine is better, or whether eggs are good for you or not. Walker encourages that most guidelines and recommendations should be individualized based on your specific dietary needs, your health history, your sensitivities, and even your stage of life. She says, “Everyone is different and needs different things with their nutrition.”

She says the common refrain is to eat more fruits and vegetables, preferably half of each meal, and preferably eating naturally colorful meals throughout the day and week. She loves sharing sessions on

current USDA MyPlate guidelines and recommendations with area youth and their families.

However, she says people should not completely avoid the less healthy choices altogether. “It’s okay to allow yourself to have a cookie now and then, it’s not a terrible thing, just not ten cookies at one time.”

It’sallaboutbalanceandhealthfulchoices.Olderpopulationswho were used to the previous food pyramid o en find the MyPlate visual easier to follow in real life, Walker adds.

ough Walker loves educating the array of ages, she particularly enjoys offering nutrition education classes within City of Rochester schools because students are o en eager to meet role models as much as they are eager to try new things.

She and her colleagues offer different curricula for different ages. For classes and sessions with youth and teens, Walker has interactive sessions with games related to food and healthy choices help concepts better resonate. She’ll visually measure out the sugar content in various sodas and juices to illustrate the concept instead of just telling participants about the sugar content. Participants practice making MyPlate meals and snacks to visualize the goal, and recent cooking classes such as at Cameron Ministries teach participants easy recipes they can immediately take home.

WalkerlovesworkingwiththeteamofnutritioneducatorsatCCE Monroe, with its welcoming, team-spirited work environment, and she loves building connections with different organizations, such as at farmers markets.

Laurencé Walker dedicates her career to spreading knowledge and practical advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Drawing on personal experiences and academic expertise, she emphasizes the importance of individualized healthful dietary choices. With a commitment to ongoing learning and community engagement, she is dedicated to empowering others to make informed nutrition choices.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog Trey is a 3-year-old mixed breed, mostly Lab, who pulls at his leash every time we go out for a walk. I don’t want to use a choke collar, because it seems painful and counterproductive to punish him every time he tries to pull ahead. How can I get Trey to walk next to me and not tug all the time? -- Bill in New Orleans

DEAR BILL: Dogs love being outside and exploring. at’s a big reason why Trey is tugging at his leash -- he wants to run and explore everything in the world. But that’s not possible in the city. And for the sake of your leash-holding arm, getting Trey to relax is a big deal.

You’re probably saying, “Oh, this is where Sam tells us to reinforce basic obedience training.” And you’re right. It’s important for Trey to follow your commands, especially if he pulls the leash out of your hand. But that’s just one element to leash training a dog.

When you pull on the leash to slow Trey down, he will automatically pull in the opposite direction. is is a reflex action.

e more you pull, the more they dig in.

So instead, try a misdirection-reward strategy. Give the command “heel” and have Trey walk calmly beside you, with the leash slack. Whenever he gets ahead of you (before the tug of war starts), stop and change direction. He’ll turn to go in the direction you’re heading, and when he does, give him lots of praise and maybe (at first) a little treat. Do this every time he tries to move ahead of you.

If Trey tends to pull really hard, change from a collar and leash to a chest harness. is prevents injury and can make it easier to control him.

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