Tri-County- Genesee Valley Penny Saver- 3-1-24

BROCKPORT: 7131 FourthSection Road.March1st(9-5pm),2nd (9-5pm),and3rd(9-3pm).MOVING SALE.Somethingforeveryone!

YARD SALE TIPS

Bring small bills. In a world where credit and debit cards prevail, yard sales stand out as cash-only endeavors. Save the seller the hassle of breaking big bills and using up all of his or her change by bringingalongsmalldenominations and even some change.

Here’s a Tip

* Soak your metal tools in Coca-Cola when they get gummed up. It does a great job of loosening the gunk, and a er a few hours in a Coke bath, you can almost just brush stuff right off. Makes you wonder about drinking it, but whatever works!

* To make a cottage cheese dip, blend it in your food processor until smooth and add your dip flavoring packet or season with flavors as you would sour cream.

* If you have a tablecloth that is stained, you might be able to salvage it into napkins or a table runner. You can edge it with a pretty and complementary fabric to spice things up a little.

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

585-431-0089 BROCKPORT, NY

WWW.EZDUMPSTERBROCKPORT.COM

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.

Easter Craft Show!

Saturday, March 9th, 2024

10am-3pm at the Hilton Exempt Club 137 South Avenue • Hilton, NY 14468

ere’s something for everyone!

Enjoy items from these following vendors:

• Rocking the Bling

• Color Street

• Scentsy

• Paparazzi

• Colleen M. Brown Sweet & Sassy

• Chalk Couture

• Epicure

STRANGE BUT TRUE By Lucie Winborne

Salvatore’s Pizza available for purchase!

Raffles & Cash Bar!

• Whimsical Cra s

• Pens by Gina

• Kristy’s Stuffies

• Fidget Made

• ROCin Cookie Monsters

• Beauty Counter

• Salvatore’s

• Wear UR Vibes Designs

• e Warm Creations

• Murray’s Martial Arts

Still booking: contact Mary at 585-739-3796

* Attention, “Lord of the Rings” fans: the dark region on the north pole of Pluto’s moon, Charon, is called Mordor.

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.

Fair Housing Enforcement Project

Monroe County Legal Assistance Center 1 W. Main Street

Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 325-2500 • www.lawny.org

Does Your Family Have a Fire Escape Plan? (Family Features) When a home fire occurs, you have very little time to get out. A working smoke alarm doubles your chances of survival, yet more than twenty percent of American homes are without them. Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs teamed up to address this problem by providing vital fire safety information to families. Make a Plan Installing smoke alarms on every level of the home and developing a plan of escape can give your family precious minutes to get out and get to safety. Draw a floor plan of your home and sketch exit routes out of every room. Make sure you have a fire escape ladder long enough to reach the ground from upstairs rooms. Assign an outside meeting place, so you can quickly locate each other

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HOMETOWN PHOTOS

VENT BRIGHTER

How Two Strangers Brightened My Demeanor

Cigarette butts

It was a cold rainy day and at age 82, I didn’t want to drive on 490 in heavy traffic to Rochester General Hospital from my home to visit my wife of 59 years. I took an Uber ride. I struck up a conversation with the driver, Mike, for the 15 minute drive. He was a good conversationalist, stating he had retired in the past year. He was driving part-time to work for another year to save more money for he and his wife’s dream vacation to Aruba. I told him how happy I was for him. Then at 8PM visiting curfew hour came and I got another Uber. This time it was a woman in her late 30’s. In our talk she stated that she had 3 children, ages 8,11 and 14 but she was divorced. Unbelievably she worked a full-time job in the day and part-time at Uber three nights a week for 4 hours each night. When she got me to my home I told her to just wait in the driveway. I gave her a bottled water and an apple. Life is not easy.

Featured Media Staff to the Rescue

I often see people standing outside smoking a cigarette and then they either just throw it on the ground or throw it down in the drains. I often wonder if they think by throwing it in the drain they’re doing us a favor. But they’re not. There’s toxic chemicals, Arsenic and Lead that will be released into the environment and contaminate our water. I don’t know about you, but I like drinking clean water and breathing clean air. You would think everybody would want to drink clean water.

Cell Phones

I want to recognize & commend the extraordinary efforts of your publication’s Featured Media staff, specifically Jenna for going the extra mile in assisting me with the printing and on-time delivery of photo Christmas cards. Although I thought I was allowing enough time to upload & submit my choice photo for printing of the cards, my inadequacies in properly doing so (I am somewhat tech-challenged) presented difficulties to the graphic design staff. But with Jenna’s patience & perseverance she was able to not only work her magic in getting the cards printed successfully, she also apologized (though not at all her fault) for the delay, and ended up expediting the shipment for delivery. Kudos.

(By the way, why have the former Raves/Rants columns been replaced by the far-less-catchy terms “Brighter/Vent”?)

If you’re going to stand and talk on your cell phone, please don’t stand next to the crosswalks or have a social discussion there either. If you’re going to be on your phone, at least move further away instead of remaining there.

PIANO BOOKS: learn to play, children’s and holiday. cabeiter@rochester.rr.com

COLOR SALES BROCHURES for a 1970 Ford Mustang & 1970 Ford Torino. Excellent condition. Will mail to you. jclare01@rochester.rr.com

FIRE PIT GLASS ROCK, ¼-½” pieces. About 100 pounds. Grayish color. Brockport area. 585-637-0221

MICROWAVE OVEN. Needs minor repair. 585-538-9825

BOWLING BALL TROPHIES. 585-486-4038

MAPLE HARDWOOD TONGUE & GROOVE FLOORBOARDS. Leftover from install. 5¼ inch wide. Most 1 foot long, 41 boards. 585-356-3439

Working TORO Power Clear (180 Model) 18” SNOWBLOWER. You pick-up. Call/Text 585-704-7948

Eight each 3’ x 5’ WINDOWS to make your own greenhouse with screens. 8589sundance@gmail.com

69” x 72” brand new medium gray CARPET REMNANT. Bloomfield/ Bristol area. 585-697-4671

CPAP MACHINE (complete). SEWING MACHINE, needs tune up. 300 extra absorbent XXLarge Pads. Mt. Morris. 585-658-1002

PORTA POTTY, VHS TAPE STORAGE SHELF, DVD STORAGE SHELF, KITCHEN TABLE & two chairs, LOVESEAT. 585-507-8788

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

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

Numerous TREES – standing and down. You cut and remove. steveharrison@gvpennysaver.com

Adult women’s INCONTINENT PADS, BRIEFS (pull-ups or tabs). Size s/m or large, and 2x. Text or call 585-233-5030

VINTAGE STEREO EQUIPMENT: Speakers, silver face receivers, amplifiers, turntables, Synthesizers, keyboards, microphones, Test equipment, records, reel tapes, ham radios. 585-883-5334

WHITE BIRCH BRANCHES, preferably 4-5 feet long. 585-764-9769

USED WEIGHT TRAINING SETS. Help us provide used weight sets to youth football players and wrestlers. Text 585-465-0133

PORTABLE LIGHTWEIGHT OXGEN CONCENTRATOR. 585-208-0378

Looking for TILING FOR FLOORS. Also looking for AMBER LIGHT BAR. Can pick up. 585-447-0201

ADULT NUTRITION DRINKS, brand unimportant. Call or text 585-649-8706

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

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

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On the other hand, I don’t understand the enthusiasm for everything in the antique shop that Grandma threw out. There, the sense of quality has declined; otherwise Grandma wouldn’t have thrown it out. ~Arne Jacobsen

BATAVIA ESTATE SALE BY ATTIC TO BASEMENT

Estate Sale Full of Vintage Items

Pyrex, Harden Cherry Furniture, Vintage Toys and Games, Clothing, Like New Appliances

Everything Must Be Sold!

6 Belvedere Ln., Batavia, NY

Friday-Sunday, March 8-10, 9am-5pm

Pictures available at www.estatesales.net

Attic to Basement

Retail Outlet and Estate Sales

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.

DID YOU KNOW? The first International Special Olympics Summer Games were held at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 20, 1968. The games were the brainchild of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who first proposed the idea of nationwide sports contests for young people with intellectual disabilities in November of 1966. Kennedy Shriver had spent years advocating for young people with intellectual disabilities, even opening a summer camp for such youngsters at her home in suburban Washington, D.C. in June of 1962. More than 200 events were offered at the first Special Olympics, including water polo, the 100-yard swim, the 50-yard dash, the broad jump, and the high jump.

Magic Maze NORTHERN –

Dr. Walter Cooper A Legacy of Science, Education, and Civil Rights

BY SUZIE WELLS

So many Rochesterians have made indelible contributions to our rich history, and RCSD School #10 on Congress Ave. is named a er Dr. Walter Cooper for a very important reason.

e first African American to earn a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Rochester (1957), Cooper made a name for himself in his professional field. However, his contributions to civil rights and advocacy for education as a means to improve humanity have been his even stronger legacy.

Growing up in Clairton, Pennsylvania, Cooper says he learned his educational self-discipline and broader views of humankind from his parents and neighbors in what he describes as a multicultural community with immigrants from Italy, Sicily, Hungary, Poland, Russia, and many other countries. He says, “We were surrounded by what I consider a compilation of humanity … where we saw how people worked hard trying to survive.”

A strong student raised with self-discipline and dedication to learn as much as he possibly could, Cooper earned a full academic and football scholarship at Washington & Jefferson College, where he majored in chemistry and minored in physics and math. A star athlete and student leader, he was elected president of the college’s National Honor Society and graduated in 1950.

Cooper and his wife moved to Rochester so he could pursue his PhD, and worked at Eastman Kodak, earning three process patents in photographic chemistry during his 30-year career until he retired in 1986. He credits Kodak for allowing Black scientists to succeed.

However, embedded in the racial unrest of Rochester mid-century, Cooper found himself more and moredrawntothecivilrightsworld, “emphasizing [his] humanitarian perspective and passionately held views that better education was the answer.” He connected with Martin Luther King, Jr. about peaceful protests and the importance of being disciplined and orderly.

Dr. Cooper co-founded the Rochester Urban League (1965), founded Action for a Better Community (1964), served as president of the NAACP Rochester branch, and was Associate Director of the Rochester-Monroe County Anti-Poverty program. Cooper also establishedRochester’sSisterCityprogramwithBamako,Mali(1975).

Hiscontributionstocivilrightsanddiplomacyearnedhimwidespread recognition, including the Frederick Douglass Medal for lifelong civil rights involvement from the University of Rochester (2008) as well as honorary doctoral degrees from Washington & Jefferson College (1987) and SUNY Geneseo (2005).

At the heart of Dr. Cooper’s activism has been his belief in the transformative power of education. From an early age, reading and developing an understanding of current affairs and civil discourse through reading the papers his mother had at home, Cooper understood that education was the great equalizer, transcending racial inequality and empowering marginalized communities. is conviction led him to serve on the Board of Regents for the New York State Education Department, where he championed initiatives to improve access to quality education for all students.

roughout his life, Dr. Cooper crossed paths with such icons as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Robert Kennedy. Yet, it was his humility and compassion that has le the most lasting impression on those who knew him. Described by Washington & Jefferson as a “visionary leader [who has] influenced thelivesofpossiblythousandsofstudentslookingforgreaterpurpose, direction, and change in a turbulent, unfair world,” Dr. Cooper’s legacy continues to inspire future generations.

Reflecting on his life’s work, Dr. Cooper remains steadfast in his commitment to creating a more equitable society. “Life has been very good to me,” he says, “because I think I used lots of energy and time in promoting my own future and the future of others around me. at’s why I take a great interest in education, because it’s the leveling field for those who come from poverty, for those who are unnoticed in this great society.”

Today, the legacy of Dr. Walter Cooper lives on at RCSD School #10, a testament to his enduring influence on science, education, civil rights, and humanity. His life serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration, reminding us that true greatness lies in service to others.

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PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

Cat Walking…

Beneficial or not?

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a neighbor who puts both of her cats on leashes and walks them through the neighborhood each day. Shouldn’t they be outside on their own, prowling and doing cat stuff? Sign me -- Concerned Cat Mom in Providence, Rhode Island

DEAR CONCERNED: As long as the cats aren’t distressed by the leash, I don’t see a problem.

Some cats are completely uninterested in exploring the world outside, and some are downright fearful of it. And that’s totally fine. Others, however, want to be outside every chance they get.

Letting cats wander outside puts them at risk of being struck by a car, attacked by wildlife or feral cats, or contracting an illness. Cats can be a menace to other creatures, so much so that there’s evidence they are impacting the bird population. Songbirds are already under threat from climate change and bird flu (which spreads just as easily among wild birds as it does on chicken farms), so adding another predator to the list is not a good thing.

Putting a cat on a leash (and in a harness, rather than a collar) is a great way to help them explore while keeping them safe. It’s also helpful when taking your cat on long car trips -- they can stretch their legs safely at rest stops.

For those who’d like to try walking their cat, buy a harness that fits your cat. Cats won’t like the harness at first; put it on and just let them get used to it while you hold the leash loosely. Make it a positive experience with lots of treats. Once they start exploring comfortably with the harness on, walk around with them, guiding them. Don’t tug on the leash or drag them. Pick them up if they won’t move, but always keep it positive.

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WEDDING INVITATIONS

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DID YOU KNOW?

Diamond engagement rings are presented as tokens of love and affection during wedding proposals. The majority of first-time brides will receive a diamond ring, with surveys indicating only 13 percent opt for another gemstone. Researchers from Emory University determined that the average price for a diamond ring is roughly $2,500. However, grooms can spend much more. Diamonds have symbolized eternal love for centuries, perhaps since they were first discovered in India more than 2,000 years ago. The ancient Greeks actually thought diamonds were tears of the gods, while ancient Romans believed diamonds were splinters from heavenly stars.

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1. Snow fun day at school!

2. Snow Kitty In the Sunset!

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HAMLINPUBLICLIBRARY

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…

The HamlinPublicLibraryisopen Mondays/Wednesdaysfrom10am6pm;Tuesdays/Thursdaysfrom 10am-8pm;Fridaysfrom10am-4pm. PreschoolstorytimewithMrs.Carlson iseveryMondayat10:30am.Joinus forfunbooks,activesongs,early literacyactivitiesandplaytimewith friends!LegoClubforallagesis Thursday,March7from6-7pm.Solar EclipsecraftforkidsisSaturday, March9at11am.SolarEclipseprogramspresentedbyJimPorter,aerospaceengineerandNASASolarSystemAmbassador,areWednesday, March12at6:30pmandThursday, March20at1pm.Solareclipseglasses willbegiventoprogramattendees. CookbookClubisThursday,March 14at6:30pm.Stopbythelibrarynow andpickupanIrishcookbookthen joinusforafestiveprogram.Call 964-2320toregisterforprograms.For moreinformation,visitwww. hamlinny.orgorfindusonFacebook.

SEYMOURLIBRARY:

Digital Literacy:Mondays5:00pmto 8:00pmandSaturdays10:00amto 2:00pm.

Freecomputerhelpwith“DigitalLiteracy”ofLiteracyRochester.

GalaxyJars*:Monday,March4, 6:00pmto7:00pm

Comeandcreateagalaxyjarwithus! Usingsomesimplematerials,create yourowngalaxyinajar.Opentoages 5-12.*Registrationrequired.

MakeYourOwnWindChimes:Tuesday,March5,4:30pmto5:30pm

Makeabeautifulwindchimeforyour home!Usebeads,buttons,andother householditemstomakeyourwind chimepop.Forchildrenages5-12.All materialsareprovidedandnoregistrationisrequired.

Teen/TweenStitch‘nSnack:

Wednesday,March6,4:00pmto 5:00pm

Joinusforcrochetingandknittingfor teens/tweenswhereyoucanbringa projecttoworkon,startanewone,or learnthebasicsoffiberarts!Materials provided.

WhittlingDemoandDiscussion:

Thursday,March7,6:00pmto 7:00pm

HOW CONSUMERS CAN SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES

Take charge of your to-go order: Convenience became the name of the game when ordering food during the pandemic. Curbside pickup service was offered as a safety measure, and many restaurants that never previously offered delivery or takeout started to do so to generate revenue at a time when in-person dining was limited if not disallowed. Some restaurants began offering delivery through apps like Grubhub or Uber Eats, and though that may be convenient for diners, restaurants must pay a fee to utilize those apps. In lieu of ordering through a third party delivery service, consumers can take charge of their to-go orders and pick up the food themselves. That saves restaurants the delivery app surcharge, allowing them to increase net profits on the meals they sell.

PARMAPUBLICLIBRARY:

Movie Madness-Thursday,March 7th,2:00-4:15pm

Acrankyhistoryteacherataremoteprepschoolisforcedtoremainoncampusovertheholidays withatroubledstudentwhohasno placetogoandagrievingcook. RatedR.Registrationappreciated, butnotrequired.

TweenSTEAM:EclipseActivitiesThursday,March7th,6:00-7:00pm

Learnabouttheupcomingsolar eclipsewithfunactivitieslikemakingmoonphasecookiesandcreatingpinholeviewers.Ages8-12.No registration.

Crafternoon:WoodGalaxy Bookmark-Friday,March8,2:003:00pm

Allsuppliesprovidedforthisunique handmadecraft.Registrationisrequired.Seatsarelimited.Attendees ofthiseventwillreceiveapairof solareclipseglassesattheendof theevent.

ALEXANDER

Fishermen’sFleaMarket- Saturday, March23,9am-1pm, AlexanderFiremen’sRec.Hall, 10708Rt.98,Alexander.New& Used:Rods,Reels,CustomBaits, TackleandMore!!$2,12&Under 12areFree.LunchcanbepurchasedfromAlexanderFireDept. Jim585-591-0168orJoe 716-440-0004.

BATAVIA

HLOMMurderMysteryDinner Theatre: “Spirits &Suspects,a Roaring20’sMurderMystery-Join theHollandLandOfficeMuseum Saturday,March23,6-8pm,BataviaCountryClub,7909ByronRd., Batavia.Enjoyagreatmealfrom TheLodgeattheCountryCluband awonderfulshowbyWNYImprov. Putyourgladragsonandjointhe funasmobsters,molls,andevena medium,facetheeclipse.Tickets: $75perperson.Choiceofthree entréeoptions:stuffedchicken withbeef,crabstuffedfish,or pastaprimavera.Pleasemakeyour choicewhenyoupurchaseyour ticket.Ticketincludesyourmeal anddessert.Cashbaravailable.To purchasetickets:www. hollandlandoffice.com.

Friends&FamiliesMuscularDisorders Foundation- ST.PATRICK’SDAYARTS,CRAFTS,&VENDORFAIR!Sunday,March17, 2024from10am-4pm,Batavia Downs&Hotel,ParkPlaceEvent Center,8315ParkRd.,Batavia. UniqueCrafters&Vendors!Basket Raffles!Formoreinformationcall ortext585-519-1917.www. FFMDF.org

HLOMTriviaNight@theMuseum: FamousWomenofHistory -JoinusatHollandLand OfficeMuseumforthenextedition ofourTriviaNightattheMuseum onThursday,March14that7pm. InhonorofWomen’sHistory Month,ourtopicisFamous WomenofHistory.Admissionis$5 or$3formuseummembers.Please contactthemuseumat 585-343-4727or hollandlandoffice@gmail.comif youwouldliketoattend.

March brings breezes loud and shrill,

Stirs the dancing daffodil.

~Sara Coleridge

HLOMGuestSpeakerSeries: The Holland LandOfficeMuseumis proudtoannouncethenextedition ofourGuestSpeakerSerieson Tuesday,March12that7pm.We welcomeMichaelMcBride,who willsharehispersonaljourneyashe unravelshisresearchintothefascinatingstoryofhisgreatuncle: internationallyknownIrishfreedom fighterandBuffalo’sforgottenhumanrightscrusade,JohnJoseph “Exile”McBride.“Exile”McBride leftIrelandjoiningtheFenian Movement,buteventuallycameto dinewithPresidentsandPrime Ministers,andwasevenpresentat theHollandLandOfficededication in1894.Admissionis$5or$3for museummembers.Pleasecontact themuseumat585-343-4727or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.

HLOMConcertSeries:IrishMusic withNoBlarney! 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.

VFWPost1602CornedBeef/ Ham Dinner- VFWPost1602 Auxiliary,25EdwardsSt,Bataviais hostingaCornedBeef/HamDinner onSaturday,March9,2024from4 PMuntilSoldOut.$14Donation/ Dinner.BasketRaffle.PresaleTicketsRecommended.Tickets availableatthePostorbycalling 585-344-3249after4:30on Wednesday,Friday,Saturdayand Sunday.MusicbyOldStateRoadhousefrom6PM-9PM.Opento thePublic

BROCKPORT

Bi-monthlyFundraisingDinners

- Bi-monthly fundraisingdinners willbeheldonthe2ndand4th Wednesdaysofthemonthtohelp supporttheBrockportAreaVeteransClub(222WestAvenue,Brockport).TheAmericanLegionAuxiliary#379willserveaLasagna Dinneronthe2ndWednesdayof themonthandaChicken&Biscuit Dinneronthe4thWednesdayof themonth.Bothdinnersarefrom 4PM-6PM(DineinorTakeout). Cost:$12/person;$6/Veteran.For reservations,call(585)637-5012.

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.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reports that mushrooms contain about 15 vitamins and minerals, including folate magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6,and zinc.Mushrooms also are low in calories and rich in antioxidants, which can help to lower risk for inflammation.

HILTON

HiltonCommunityIndoorFlea Market - TheHiltonCommunity IndoorFleaMarketiscelebratingits 16thyearandwillbeheldinthe HiltonCommunityCenter,59 HenryStreet,Hilton.TheFleaMarketwillbeheldonSaturday,April 13,2024from9am-3pm.Setup willbeFriday,April12,from6pm9pm.Formoreinformationabout thisevent,call585-752-0515.

OAKFIELD

ChairYoga - EveryThursdayfrom 10:00a.m.to11:00a.m.Opento all!Allequipmentisprovided!No RegistrationRequired!Walkinand joinus!TheGOOSECommunity Center,33SouthMainStreet,Oakfield.http://www. warriorhouseofwny.com

“We’veOnlyJustBegun”Sr. Luncheon will resumeonApril16, 2024from11:30am-1:30pmat theSouthAlabamaFirehallon Route63(2230JudgeRd.,Oakfield).Wehopethatyouallhada wonderfulChristmasandwishing eachofyouaHappyandHealthy NewYear.Wehavesomegood programsplannedforthisyearand arelookingforwardtoseeingyou onApril16,2024.Ifyouhaveany concernsorquestions,pleasecontactLaNoraThompsonat(630) 888-8966.

FunForTheWholeFamilyArt Classes - Thefollowingarefree eventsoccurringthroughout2024 andsponsoredbyGoArt.All eventsareheldatTheGoose,33 SouthMainStreet,Oakfield.MondayApril15th-3:00&6:00AlcoholInkArt-RegistrationRequired.MondayMay6th-3:00& 6:00-FramedArt-Registration Required.TuesdayJune11th1:00-8:00pm-RibbonTricks-No RegistrationRequired.MondayAugust19th-3:00&6:00-Wooden Pumpkins-RegistrationRequired. ToRegisteremailraooak@gmail. com

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March is Women’s History Month. Rochester Public Library highlights four “Trailblazing Women in Rochester’s History.” Which of these local ‘first women’ most inspires you?

Antoinette Brown Blackwell (1st ordained female minister in the US)

Sarah Adamson Dolley (1st female in Rochester, one of 1st women in US to graduate from med school)

Nellie L McElroy (1st policewoman in NYS and 10th in the US)

Blanche Stuart Scott (1st woman to drive a car across the country, 1st female to solo pilot a plane in US)

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* In 2008, two sisters from Virginia sold their Illinois-shaped corn flake on eBay for $1,350.

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1. LITERATURE: In the children’s book, what is Doctor Dolittle’s special talent?

2. ART: Who painted the work titled “Starry Night”?

3. FOOD & DRINK: Which vegetable is commonly used to make pickles?

4. MUSIC: What is pop singer Taylor Swift’s favorite number?

5. MEDICAL: What is a common name for lachrymation?

6. BUSINESS: When was the Chia Pet invented?

7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first American to win a Nobel Prize?

8. HISTORY: The Aztec civilization emerged in which modern-day country?

9. TELEVISION: Who played the character Michael Scott on TV’s “The Office’’?

10. GEOGRAPHY: The volcano Mount Vesuvius overlooks which modernday Italian city?

10. Naples.

9. Steve Carell.

8. Mexico.

7. Theodore Roosevelt, the Nobel Peace Prize.

6. 1977 (Chia Guy).

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4. 13.

3. Cucumbers.

2. Vincent van Gogh.

1. He can talk with animals.

Answers

WAYS ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONALS CAN IMPROVE THEIR RÉSUMÉS

Rather than focusing on job responsibilities at each job you held, gear the résumé around what you achieved in each position. This will help identify how you performed in the position, instead of just a general retelling of what you did. It can be challenging to achieve this for jobs that don’t naturally lend themselves to numerically quantitative results (i.e., increased department sales by 15 percent), but it’s still possible to use a résumé to illustrate your achievements.

Ratherthanstatethatyouwereresponsibleforprovidingcustomerservice, explain that you built your reputation on conveying difficult technical terms to the layperson, serving as the go-to employee for translating job jargon for outside correspondence.

If you have quantitative proof of how you accomplished something, certainly add it. This can include measures of profit growth, reduction of debt or increase in customer base.

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By Keith Roach, M.D.

High Troponin Levels Follow After Bout of Food Poisoning

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old male who apparently suffered a case of food poisoning. I say apparently because no cause was ever discovered for the uncontrollable vomiting and diarrhea that lasted for a whole day and recurred briefly the following morning. A trip to the emergency room involved many tests, but nothing turned up except a troponin level well over 0.04 ng/mL, which prompted an angiogram that didn’t reveal any problems with my heart. What else might have caused my high troponin level? -- Anon.

ANSWER: A troponin level is a standard blood test usually used to evaluate patients for heart attacks. However, newer, highly sensitive assays have proven that tiny levels of troponin may be detected in nearly everybody.

A level above 0.04 ng/mL is often used as the cutoff for the “normal” range, but depending on the assay and population studied, a few healthy people may have levels above this. People with heart attacks may have troponin levels in the hundreds or thousands. The higher the troponin level, the more muscle damage there is. The fact that your coronary arteries don’t show any blockages is very good news. Other types of heart damage may also cause a high troponin level, including inflammation of the heart (myocarditis) and heart failure. Also, critical illnesses can cause high troponin levels (at much higher levels than you may have had) in people who don’t have heart blockages. (A median of 0.57 ng/ mL was found in people with septic shock.)

I found a long list of reported causes behind elevated troponin levels, but gastroenteritis was not on the list. I suspect your body was working so hard to fight off the infection without enough fluid that your heart needed more oxygen-carrying blood than it got, leading to tiny amounts of injury to the heart muscle despite normal heart arteries. You can lose a lot of fluid with vomiting and diarrhea, and people at age 77 don’t have as much reserve as they did when they were younger.

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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.

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UNDERSTANDING CATARACTS

Cataract diagnosis and treatment: An eye doctor will examine dilated eyes to diagnose cataracts. A slit-lamp microscope can make it easier to spot abnormalities, states the AOA.

The eye professional will consider age and the severity of cataracts to determine a treatment strategy. Early loss of vision due to cataracts may be mitigated by stronger lighting or a change in eyeglasses or contact lens prescription.

Johns Hopkins says cataract surgery is one of the most common eye surgeries. It is safe and effective. An ophthalmologist will remove the cloudy lens and replace it with an artificial, clear lens. If cataracts are present in both eyes, each surgery will be performed separately.A possible complication of cataract surgery is when a part of the natural lens that is not taken out during surgery becomes cloudy and blurs eyesight. This can be remedied with a laser treatment.

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