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While Mother’s Day traditions have changed since Jarvis first proposed the holiday, many people feel it’s customary to give mothers gifts on Mother’s Day, when moms take the day off from chores and relax with their families. Flowers make for popular Mother’s Day gifts, and wellwishers who want to give the special women in their lives flowers this year can consider a host of varieties.

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Firemen’s Auxiliary

A very special thank you to the Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary. Saturday, they had a fundraiser at the firehouse. The chicken and biscuit dinner they served was absolutely delicious. Next year I think I will order two dinners for myself. Thank you to all who made this a special meal.

Kindness of strangers

To the very special father and daughter from Sand Hill Rd, who helped us unload our truck load of branches at the West Bloomfield drop off area, we are eternally grateful to you. Many sincere thanks, we couldn’t have done it without you. Your kindness is rare!!

HOMETOWN PHOTOS

Store music

Does anyone else notice the obscene and loud music in many stores? I hope store managers see this post. Most people over the age of 40 are the ones that actually go out to shop, the rest buy online and never set foot in a store. Sometimes I would like to stay and look around but the background noise/music forces me to make my purchase and get out ASAP. Maybe the cashiers have the freedom to play music they like. Maybe it gets piped in. We don’t want to hear loud, trashy, pounding and screaming when we enter a store; it’s not conducive to shopping. How about trying different music? Please.

Neighborhood trash

We live in the [local road] area of [local town]. We have complained for a long time about disgusting neighbors who shouldn’t be allowed to live in those conditions. [Code enforcement officer] nothing. The place recently burned and now it is even worse. Now there are rats and all kinds of creatures. What do we have to do to get it cleaned up? Maybe my next move will be to the state health department. I have had enough.

Price gouging

Ever do your math and realize how much we’re overcharged and gouged for products? A bottle of water costs X amount. Multiply that by the cost to buy a case. Drinks in restaurants and food prices, just to name a few. Unbelievable profits. Inflation is 5% over the past 3 years down from 8% when costs skyrocketed. Price of gas for delivery? Inflation? Inflation has gone down slightly. Why haven’t costs gone down? They were quick to go up. Why do we accept this?

A Brief Glimpse into the Mind and Inspiration that is North Chili Poet, Elizabeth Johnston

BY SUZIE WELLS

When did you start writing poetry?

I remember writing song lyrics as early as ve, belting out lines about trees and birds and summertime as I kicked my legs out toward the sky on the tire swing in my parents’ backyard.

What styles/forms of poetry do you write/prefer?

I love lyric poetry! at’s probably why Rattle Magazine is my favorite. e editor, Tim Green, curates such an amazing issue every time. I’m also a real sucker for a great pantoum.

What inspires you to write? Where do you ‘ nd’ inspiration?

I usually write poems inspired by some struggle I’m working through as a parent, a daughter, a partner, a friend. As so many writers have already said, I write to gure out what I think. And of course to make connections with others going through similar experiences.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how writing helps me to more fully inhabit my body. I think a lot of women in particular have a fraught relationship with their bodies. We are either taught by society to think of our bodies as something separate from ourselves, something to control/contain, or over time, we learn to divorce ourselves from our bodies as a defense mechanism against trauma. I think growing up female in this country, especially now, can be very traumatizing. I also grew up in an evangelical church, where we’re taught our bodies were sinful and temporary and ultimately not our own. I’m trying to write into my body these days, to be more mindful of the bodily experience and to claim ownership of it. I started meditating a few months ago to help me with that journey.

How would you describe your writing habits?

For a while, I was training for races, and so while I was doing these long runs, I’d use the time to write poetry in my head. I don’t do races anymore, so now I try to set aside an hour every morning to write. Sometimes I’m successful, other times not so much. I am part of a writer’s group (Straw Mat Writers) and we try to meet at least once a month to workshop and then twice a year we go away on a writers retreat together and spend three or four days writing and workshopping. at’s usually where most of my writing happens –when I’m not at home distracted by my kids or animals or laundry –and my “job” in those moments is just to write and think about writing.

What are your favorite topics or themes to write about?

I am especially drawn to poems about parenting (I’m a mother of two daughters, 17 and 20). I’m also drawn to poems about gender mythology, poems that revise fairy tales, folklore, and myths from a feminist perspective. Also poems about popular culture (I’ve written poems about Barbie and e Wizard of Oz) and current events.

What writing groups do you connect with?

I’m co-founder of Straw Mat Writers and a member of Just Poets. I love online writing classes o ered by various outlets such as Catapult. Every year, my writing group and I attend the Association for Writers

and Writing Programs. And I teach at MCC, where I coordinate the Creative Writing program; I absolutely adore working with our students in that program.

What advice would you give a budding writer?

Just write. Make it happen. Find the time and do the work. And value it as work, just as important as any other job in your life. If writing is what feeds you, then don’t starve yourself, even if you don’t like what’s on the plate right now. Try new things. And when you enter the publishing world, don’t give up. Just because an editor doesn’t take your poem doesn’t mean it’s not a good poem or that you’re not a good writer. Finally, write for yourself. Because, ultimately, that’s why you started writing. Because you can’t not write. It’s who you are. So honor that.

On May 16th, check out Elizabeth’s reading on Cinderella and other fairy tale poems with Rachel DeGuzman at Geva’s post-performance Insights chat. Elizabeth will be the featured reader at e Little eater on Sept. 24th.

For more information on Elizabeth’s works, visit ElizabethJohnstonAmbrose.com or follow her on Twitter @ libbyjohnston74. Check out the Straw Mat Writers group on Facebook.

An Old Dog Teaches My Dog to Swim

For Neptune and Nina, friends rst published in cahoodaloodaling.com

At the pond the old lab dives in, chasing his splashes, while my pup bounds like a colt, creeps close to water’s edge, jumps back, whines, wavers between solid ground and the instinct that will prevail: to join her friend in play, root shes from the mud, release sleek body, webbed toes, rudder-like tail. I suppose this is how love of anything goes: eventually we give up the shore. Why lament the inevitable, grieve the grey in an old dog’s coat, the hip that gives out, clouds gathering in his eyes? In the end, we are as reckless with love as animals, pretending, perhaps, to see only what they do: pond, a er pond, a er wonderful pond.

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Why Are Seniors Targeted for Scams?

In one year alone, seniors lost over $3 billion to scammers, and it’s gotten worse every year. e 60-69 age group was bad enough, but the dollar losses rose even more a er age 70, and much more a er age 80.

Why are we targeted?

e thieves believe two things about us: We’re all rich and have great credit, having worked our whole lives, and, worst of all, that we won’t tell anyone if we lose money to them. ose two things alone make us constant targets.

All scammers have to do to turn us into victims, according to a study by Stanford and AARP, is raise our emotions. Whether happiness or anger, it doesn’t matter, because either will push us to hand over our information or our money.

For example, scammers will say we’ve won a big prize, like the lottery, but to claim that prize we need to send them processing fees in advance. We think about that prize and our good sense goes out the window.

Emotions come into play when a scammer calls pretending to be a grandchild in trouble. We’re asked to send money right away. We’re upset, and we do. But the emotional pleas for money don’t end there. Romance scams are huge, and too many lonely seniors send cash to their new love without questioning it.

Scammers who pretend to be from the government, such as the IRS, who frighten us into paying money, raise our emotions as well.

e list of scams directed at the elderly is nearly endless: investments, lottery wins, IRS tax bills, low-cost prescriptions, charities, tech repair, cemetery debts, romance, reverse mortgage, help signing up for Medicare, auto warranties ...

Beware. If you allow yourself to be scammed once, they will be back, because you’ll be on a list of people who can be fooled.

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* Make children’s pills easier to swallow by crushing them and putting them in a bit of jelly or applesauce. Make sure, especially if it’s a prescription medicine, that it can be crushed. -- U.L. in Minnesota

* To keep kids from running into a closed sliding-glass door, cut out a small picture of something that’s brightly colored, “laminate” it by taping it across both sides, then tape it to the door at children’s eye level. -- E.R. in New York

* Painting season is in full swing at my house, and here are my two favorite painting tips: One is to lightly soap the windows (glass only) and let it dry. Any paint splatters will land on the soap, which can be easily wiped away when the paint is all dry. The other is to give locks, hinges and doorknobs a light coat of petroleum jelly. It works the same way, and when polished away, it leaves a nice shine to hardware.

* Here’s a great spring facial: Split an avocado, mash half of it and use it as a mask. Let sit for up to five minutes, then rinse away with warm water.

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Dear Jim: It’s di cult to help overweight pets lose those extra pounds, and it’s clear that Seeker has no qualms about complaining about it!

Since you’re working from home, one way to mitigate the howling is to implement a divert-and-reward system to take his mind o his empty bowl. In essence, keep Seeker away from the kitchen and as busy as your schedule allows.

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* Cleaning windows? Use a nylon net scrubbie from the kitchen to get rid of bugs from screens. It also works really well to scrub bugs off the car grille or car window.

* Here’s a great tip you can use when parallel parking in front of a storefront. Check the reflection to see if it looks like there’s room when backing in or pulling forward. -- O.W. in California

Immediately a er his breakfast, close o the kitchen. Use a baby gate or shut the door, and hide the food bowl out of sight. Take Seeker outside for a short walk to burn o extra energy and a few calories. If you’re in a high-rise apartment or another situation where going outside frequently is more di cult, opt for a ve-minute training and play session instead.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* One dung beetle can drag 1,141 times its own weight.

* The future Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding dress was entirely paid for with ration coupons.

* Red Solo cups have not only been honored in a song by country singer Toby Keith, they’re a common souvenir to bring back from the U.S. The novelty comes from their appearance in numerous movie party scenes.

* American children are given an average of $3.70 per lost tooth.

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The terms “hospice” and “palliative” are not interchangeable. Hospice care is a form of palliative care geared toward patients with terminal illnesses facing their final months or weeks of life. Palliative care, according to WebMD, aims to ease pain and provide help to people confronting a serious illness, even if it’s not necessarily life-threatening. Palliative care may include assistance for those with cancer, kidney disease, multiple sclerosis,or any number of conditions. Illnesses can make it difficult to live life fully, and palliative care is used in conjunction with other treatments to improve quality of life.

While you’re working, Seeker should be separated from the kitchen -- either in a closed-o room or with you in your o ce (but in his own corner) -- and given plenty of toys to chew on. Spend time with Seeker on each break from work. Play, work on basic obedience, or just hang out. Once you’re nished with work for the day, take Seeker out for a long walk before giving him dinner.

Stick with the diet prescribed by the vet. Be patient but consistent with Seeker to change his behavior. He can and will lose the weight, because you care about him!

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• The Food Allergy Research and Education network says nearly 15 million people in the United States, many of whom are children, are affected by food allergies.

• One in 13 Canadians, or roughly 2.5 million people, are affected by a food allergy, according to estimates from the Allergy, Genes and Environmental Network.

• Around 7 percent of Canadian children under the age of 18 report having at least one food allergy.

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says children with food allergies are two to four times more likely to have other related conditions, such as asthma and other allergies.

• Food allergies are an immune system response to the food, not a case of digestive intolerance.

• Among food allergic children, peanuts are the most prevalent allergen, followed by milk and shellfish, says the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

• Food allergies can cause everything from mild reactions, such as itchiness or hives, to anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially deadly reaction.

• Risk of food allergies increases when there is a parent who suffers from any type of allergic disease - even those beyond food allergies.

• A recent study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that children are taking longer to outgrow milk and egg allergies.

• Food avoidance remains the best way to prevent symptoms of food allergies. That is why reading product labels is vital.

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Hamlin Public Library

1680 Lake Road, Hamlin 585.964.2320 hamlinlibraryny.org

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

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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…

HamlinPublicLibrary: TheHamlinPublicLibraryisopen

Mondays/Wednesdaysfrom10am6pm;Tuesdays/Thursdaysfrom 10am-8pm;Fridaysfrom10am-4pm; Saturdaysfrom10am-2pm.ABCStorytimeiseveryMondayat10:30am. Joinusasweread,talk,singandplay ourwaythroughthealphabet!Digital LiteracyofRochesterwillbeatthe libraryMondaysfromnoon3pm providinghelpwithdevices,internet andsoftwareapplications.ChefLiz willbedoingaSouthernCooking demonstration,inspiredbyWherethe CrawdadsSing,onSaturday,May6at 11am.Sampleswillbeserved.Cardmakingprogramforteensandadultsis Tuesday,May9at6:30pm.Cookbook ClubisThursday,May11at6:30pm.

AdultBookClubisWednesday,May 17at2pm.May’sbookisTheDiscoveryofWitchesbyDeborahHarkness. Registrationisrequiredformostprograms.Formoreinformation,callthe libraryat964-2320,gotoourwebsite athamlinlibraryny.orgorvisitour Facebookpage.

ParmaPublicLibrary

FindItIntheFingerLakesTravelogue:Friday,April28th,2:003:00pm JoinLisaWemettandTerryMulee foradventuresdiscoveringstate parksandwaterfalls,foodandbeverages,artandhistory,andhidden gems.SponsoredbytheFriendsof theParmaPublicLibrary.Please register.

BuildersClub:Monday,May1st, 6:00-7:00pm

CreatewithLegos,blocks,and otherbuildingtoys.Ages5-12.No registration.

MovieMadness:May4th,2:004:00pmOttoisagrumpwho’s givenuponlifefollowingtheloss ofhiswifeandwantstoenditall. Whenayoungfamilymovesin nearby,hemeetshismatchin quick-wittedMarisol,leadingtoa friendshipthatwillturnhisworld around.(PG-13,2hr,6min)

BATAVIA

HLOMTriviaNight:Sherlock Holmes/SirArthurConanDoyle - Joinusforthenexteditionofour TriviaNight@theMuseumon Thursday,May11at7pm.This month’stopicisSherlockHolmes andhiscreator,authorSirArthur ConanDoyle.Thistrivianightwill notbeheldatthemuseum,butat GOART!locatedat201E.MainSt. inBatavia.TheirTavern2.0willalso beopenifyouwouldlikebuya drink.Admissionis$5or$3for museummembers.Pleasecontact themuseumat585-343-4727or hollandlandoffice@gmail.comif youplantoattend.

VFWPost1602Music- VFWPost 1602,25EdwardsStreet,Bataviais hostingmusiconMay5andMay6 from6PM-9PM.OnFriday,May 5musicwillbeprovidedbyMack Ewell&Company.OnMay6music willbeprovidedbyTheFrontPorch Pickers.FreeAdmission.Opento thePublic.

RobThompsonBookSigning, “Behold&Blush: Localauthor RobThompsonwillbeattheHollandLandOfficeMuseumonSaturday,May6thfrom2-4pmselling andsigningcopiesofhisnewest book,”Behold&Blush!TheSullivanExpedition.“Copiesofthe bookwillbeavailablefor$15.Mr. Thompsonisalsotheauthorof severalotherbooksdealingwith localhistory,including”TheLinden Murders...Solved“and”The TwistedTree“.Copiesofhisother bookswillalsobeavailablefor purchaseandtobesigned.Holland LandOfficeMuseum,131W.Main St.,Batavia.http://www. hollandlandoffice.com

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HLOMGuestSpeakerSeries: DerrickPratt,“Buffalov.Black Rock:TheWesternTerminus”-Join usattheHollandLandOfficeMuseumforthenexteditionofour GuestSpeakerSeriesonWednesday,May10that6:30pm.We welcomebackDerrickPrattofthe ErieCanalMuseuminSyracuse.His presentation,“Buffalov.Black Rock:TheWesternTerminus”detailsthedebatethatrangedover whichcommunitywouldbehome tothewesternendoftheErie Canal,Buffalooritscloseneighbor BlackRock.Admissionis$5or$3 formuseummembers.Pleasecontactthemuseumat585-343-4727 orhollandlandoffice@gmail.comif youplantoattend.

VFWPost1602AuxiliaryItalian SausageDinner- TheVFWPost 1602Auxiliary,25EdwardsSt, BataviaishostinganItalianSausageDinneronSaturday,May13, 2023from4PMtillSoldOut.$14 Donation/Dinner.MusicbyMack Ewellfrom6PM-9PM.Presale recommended.Ticketsavailableat thePostorbycalling 585-344-3249after4:30PMon Wednesday,Friday,Saturday,and Sunday.OpentothePublic.

BERGEN

BergenHistoricalSociety- The BergenHistoricalSocietywillhosta programbyBruceSchwendy,“The ThreeErieCanalsHistoryandFolklore”onthe4thofMayat7pmin theByron-BergenPublicLibrary ConferenceRoom(rearentrance). Ashortmeetingwillprecedethe program.Thefacilityis handicappedaccessibleandallare welcome.

BROCKPORT

Morgan-ManningHouseFree Tours: TheMorgan-Manning Houseisofferingfreetoursofthe mansioneveryfirstSundayofthe Month.PleasejoinusthisSunday, May7thfrom1-3pm.http://www. morganmanninghouse.com

CommunityHygieneBankMay Distribution -UpcomingdistributiononSATURDAY,MAY6,at JubileeChristianChurch(3565 LakeRd.N.inBrockport).Curbside pickupbetween11AM-1PM. Receiveoneadmissionticketper familybeginningat10:30AM. Mustbepresenttoreceiveitems. Personalhygieneitemsarefreefor familiesandindividualsinneed wholiveintheBrockportSchool DistrictandSUNYBrockport.Bring photoIDorStudentIDandproofof residency(currentbill).Formore informationcall 585-637-8530/585-470-3875or emailcommunityhygienebank@ jubileechristianny.org

BrockportSymphonyOrchestra: SwingIntoSpring! TheBrockport SymphonyOrchestrawillpresent their“SwingIntoSpring!”Concert onSunday,May7,2023,4PMat theFirstPresbyterianChurchof Brockport,35StateStreetinthe VillageofBrockport.Directedby JonathanAllentoff,thisfamilyconcertwillfeaturetheBachChildren’s Chorus,cellosoloistLarryFagen, andcomposer-in-residenceAl Mathias.Admissionisfree,and donationswillbegratefully acceptedatthedoor.Thisprojectis madepossiblewithsupportfrom theVillageofBrockportandfunds fromtheStatewideCommunity RegrantsProgram.Foradditional information,visitwww. brockportsymphony.org.

TheBrockportAreaVeterans Club, 222WestAvenue,Brockport, willbehostingaMEATRAFFLEon Saturday,May6,from1PMto3 PM.Pleasejoinus!

CHURCHVILLE

YearlyNewToYouSale being heldattheChurchvilleUnited MethodistChurchat24W.Buffalo StreetinChurchville.Household goods,clothing,toys,collectables andmanyotheritems.Thursday May4thfrom4:00pm-6:00pm,FridayMay5thfrom9:00am-2:00pm andSaturdayMay6tha$5.00/per bagsalefrom9:00am-12:00pm.

EAST BETHANY

GuidedDogWalks-Bringyourbest friendforsomegreatsocialization andexerciseonaguideddogwalk throughthepark!Walkstakeplace onthefirstSaturdayofeachmonth fromApriltoAugust.Dogsmustbe keptonaleashatalltimes.Aggressivedogsarenotallowed!Genesee CountyPark&Forest,11095BethanyCenterRoad,EastBethany. InterpretiveNatureCenter,Feeis $5perdog;allproceedsbenefitthe GeneseeCountyAnimalShelter. Pre-registrationisrequiredbycalling(585)344-1122.

STRANGE BUT TRUE

* In 1907, an ad campaign for Kellogg’s Corn Flakes offered a free box of cereal to any woman who would wink at her grocer. (By Lucie Winborne)

ELBA

Mother’sDayCraftShowand BasketRaffle: The ElbaBettermentCommitteesecondannual Mother’sDayCraftShowandBasketRaffle-Saturday,May13, 10am-3pm,ElbaFireman’s RecreationHall,Rte98inElba. Featuringlocalcrafterswith everythingfromjewelryandwood crafts,tohoneyandbakedgoods andsomanythingsinbetweenincludingmanyupcycleditems.The first50motherswillreceiveafree carnation.Thebasketrafflewill includeitemsfromeachofour vendorsaswellasmanydonations fromourverygivingcommunity membersandbusinesses.Raffle ticketsdrawnat2:30,andwinners neednotbepresent.Refreshments available.

ElbaFireDepartmentBINGOJoinus! TheEFDBingowillbeheld everyTuesdaythroughDecember 12thwithastarttimeof7:00PM. Doorswillopenat5:00PM.Elba Firemen’sRecreationHall,7143 OakOrchardRoad,Elba.

OAKFIELD

OakfieldHistoricalSocietyHistoryPub Crawl- Strollthrough thestreetsofOakfieldasyour guidetelltruetalesofthislittle village’ssometimessordidpast. Ticketsavailablefor$10.00per personatCaryvilleInnoratthe researchcenter.Wewillmeetat 4:45tosigninattheresearch center.Thetourwilltakeofffrom thereandendatCaryvilleInn.The tourwilllastapproximately11/2. Therewillbeprizes,funandalittle trivia.Saturday,May13,4:45pm6:30pm,OakfieldHistoricalSociety ResearchCenter,7MapleAvenue, Oakfield.

CoffeeHour-Wednesdays1011am. Bringa friendorcomemake afriend.JoinuseveryWednesday from10-11amattheTheGOOSE CommunityCenter,33SouthMain St.,Oakfield.http://www. warriorhouseofwny.com

OpenStamping: Thisevent is openfrom1:00pm-8:00pmon thesecondTuesdayofevery month.Stopinanytimebetween thosehours,costis$10.00andyou don’tneedtobringanything.Held atTheGOOSECommunityCenter, 33SouthMainSt.,Oakfield.

Baby&MeProgram: Theclasses will includefunactivities,reading, gamesandpresentationsbylocal healthserviceproviders.Classesare FREEandareopentoanycaregiver andchildfrombirthto4yearsold. Noregistrationrequired.Classes willbeheldweeklyfromMarch 10th-May12thfrom10am-11am atTheGOOSECommunityCenter, 33SouthMainSt.,Oakfield.http:// www.warriorhouseofwny.com

Stamping&CardMaking: This eventis openfrom1:00pm-8:00 pmonthesecondTuesdayofevery month.Stopinanytimebetween thosehours,costis$10.00andyou don’tneedtobringanything.Held atTheGOOSECommunityCenter, 33SouthMainSt.,Oakfield.

“We’veOnlyJustBegun”Sr. Luncheon (Opento thepublic)May16,2023attheSo.Alabama Firehall11:30-1:30pm.Entertainer thismonth:KirkMcWhorter,VocalistfromAttica,NY.BACKINTHE DAYgoldenagemusicfromthe 30’s,40’sand50’s.Comeand bringyourfavoritedish-to-passand enjoylunchandafternoonoffun witholdandnewfriends.Contact personLaNoraThompson(630) 888-8966.

ChairYoga- Comejoin us Thursdaysat10amforChairYoga. Theseclassesaremeanttohelp withbalanceandstrengthandare FREEthankstoanawardfrom Univera.JoinusatTheGOOSE CommunityCenter,33SouthMain St.,Oakfield.http://www. warriorhouseofwny.com

PAVILION

PavilionClassof’73announcing 50thReunion: Held onSaturday, August5that5PMatBW’SRestaurant,PerryRd.,Pavilion.Pleasecall/ textBonnie(Olivani)Amend 585-857-3346orCathy(Morgan) Worthington716-308-7885for moreinformationorreservations. Helpusfindafewclassmatesas well-LookingforDavidMaskell, BrianLaPlante,JoanneGreene,BeatriceWilson,GeorgePowell,Faith Stoehr&LyndaBurger.RSVPdue byJuly7th.

Every April, God rewrites the Book of Genesis. ~ Author Unknown

SPENCERPORT

HickokFamilyFestival&Brain Dash! Saturday,June 10,2023 from11am-3pmattheBlackCreek Park,WoodsideLodge,3830Union St.,NorthChili.LiveMusic!Dunk Tank!FreeFood!FunRun!Bounce House!CornholeTournament! ShoppingVendors!WinanNintendoSwitch!

NOW HERE’S A TIP

How to pack a suitcase: Roll pants and tops, adding to suitcase first, toward the handle side. Then add heavy items (shoes, boots) toward the wheel end. Make sure you choose the right size case for the trip; too much room will cause items to shift around.

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Patient With Risk of Breast Cancer Questions Safety of Yearly MRI

DEAR DR. ROACH: Due to a slight genetic risk of breast cancer (my Tyrer-Cuzick Model score was 20.6%), my doctor wants me to get breast MRIs with contrast annually. I am concerned about long-term exposure to the gadolinium-based contrast dye. I’ve learned that this heavy metal is considered safe, but traces of it can be stored in the brain and other body tissues.

I am 49 and in very good health. I also get mammograms annually. I consulted my doctor about spacing out my MRIs every two to three years, but he said I should have an MRI every year. So I could be getting these MRIs for the next 35 or so years. Do the benefits of contrast dye outweigh the harm in a person with my health profile? -- S.A.

ANSWER: I’m afraid I don’t have a good answer for you. It is true that most authorities recommend an intensive breast cancer surveillance program for women at a high risk of breast cancer, in the range of a 20% to 25% lifetime risk. (The average risk for developing breast cancer for a woman born today is estimated to be about 13%.)

The Tyrer-Cuzick model of estimating breast cancer risk tends to give higher estimates than the other commonly used models, such as the BRCAPRO. Other models may not put you over the threshold for intensive screening with MRIs, which is usually combined with mammograms. The question about gadolinium (the chemical element used in the contrast dye for MRIs) is important because some people do store gadolinium in various tissues, including the brain, but the clinical significance of this is unknown. (People with kidney disease can develop a skin disease due to gadolinium, so they aren’t recommended to have MRIs with gadolinium.)

Although gadolinium can stay in the body for months or years, there has been no evidence of harm from gadolinium in brain tissue, despite these agents having been used for many years. Some agents have less retention than others. The U.S. FDA has mandated patient guides for these contrast agents, which relay the information above.

Given that there is a probable benefit to intensive screening for breast cancer in your case due to your high genetic risk, and no more than a theoretical risk from gadolinium, I believe that the benefits outweigh the risks, but I can’t say that with complete certainty.

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Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu.

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

Promote Healthy Kidneys

Healthy kidneys are something many people take for granted. But those who want to do everything they can to keep their kidneys healthy can consider the following tips.

• Stay hydrated, but avoid overhydration. Adequate hydration definitely promotes healthy kidneys. But overhydrating has not been proven to enhance kidney function. Adults should drink between four and six glasses of water per day.

• Exercise. Regular exercise benefits various parts of the human body, including the kidneys. High blood pressure and diabetes are two of the biggest risk factors for kidney disease, and regular exercise can reduce a person’s risk of both conditions. However, overexertion can strain the kidneys, so avoid going too hard.

• Speak with a physician before taking vitamin supplements or herbal remedies. Excessive supplementation can harm the kidneys. Discuss any supplements or herbals remedies with a physician before taking them.

• Quit smoking. Smoking decreases the blood flow in the kidneys, decreasing their ability to function at optimal capacity. Smoking also increases a person’s risk of high blood pressure and cancer of the kidneys.

• Eat healthy. A healthy diet decreases a person’s risk for high blood pressure and diabetes. Adhering to a healthy diet and controlling portion sizes can help control weight and blood pressure and contribute to healthy kidneys as well.

• Get screened. Adults who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure or diabetes should make sure their physicians screen for kidney dysfunction during routine appointments.

McPhail UPRIGHT PIANO. Needs TLC: janie.hickok@gmail.com

POOL in Victor - 18”x32” above ground pool with newish liner, filter, hoses, skimmer & more. Dismantle and remove: 585-943-3182

Two TVs: Sharp 32” screen HDTV and Magnavox 27” HDTV. Both work. In Scottsville. schatziny@gmail.com

CANNING JARS - lots of pints and half pints, some quarts. Mostly regular mouth. Some rings, no lids. Fairport: jvc45@aol.com

Large CAMP CHAIR, with storage sleeve. Good condition. Color - camouflage: Jmdunne141@aol.com

ANTIQUE CHERRY DROP LEAF TABLE. Needs refinishing and small repair. 585-739-7881 (lv msg)

LYON & HEALY BABY GRAND PIANO. You move. 585-323-1762 (lv msg)

SONY PROJECTION TV. Screen size 34” W x 25” H. Pick up, Honeoye: 585-229-2327

VHS TAPES - (movies from the 70s and on, musicals, special events, and more). Fairport: 585-388-0318

Nutrition Action MAGAZINES and folder of RECIPES. Fairport: 585-388-0318

FLEXSTEEL LOVESEAT, brown, good condition. About 8 years old. Remove from garage. Fairport. rmadier1@rochester.rr.com

SINGLE BED FRAME WITH MATTRESS. Frame is metal. The mattress is like new. Can send pictures. Text: 585-260-0437

GUITAR WITH A CASE. Almost new. For a learner. BARITONE UKULELE: jvc45@aol.com

HOUSE PLANTS. Four Large Clivias. Glorious orange blossoms in summer: studio@jurs.net

ANTIQUE PINE CABINET approx.62” H x54” Wx14” D. Several drawers and shelves. Photos available. Pick up in Naples. jcs1961@frontiernet.net

PRINTER: Cannon imageCLASS. 4 functions but doesn’t print. Probably user error. Pick up in W. Henrietta 585-334-0077

FOAM MATTRESS TOPPER - Queen size. Condition excellent. Dog decorated edges. Pick up W. Henrietta: 585-334-0077

PATIO UMBRELLA - tan color. Heavy. Old but still works okay. Includes base. Pick up W. Henrietta: 585-334-0077

LAWNMOWERS - Bolens, never used, 40 years old; Rally push mower, 40 years old. Hasn’t been used in years: 585-671-2598

AARON SNOWBLOWER. 45 years old. Not used in a long time: 585-671-2598

Hobby Lock model HL603A used serger/overlock SEWING MACHINE with foot control:585-584-3015

Viking Husqvarna Husky Lock 910 used SERGER/OVERLOCK SEWING MACHINE with foot control: 585-584-3015

WATER WEED MAT for lake weeds. 20’ L x 7’6” W. Text only 585-880-8944

A collection of POP TABS for crafts, colored or silver of any type, shape, or size: junkbox232@gmail.com

Medium to large DOG CRATE for 50# dog: 585-226-8887

Old SIDEWALK SLATE for garden path in Canandaigua. Will happily pick up! Please leave a text message: (585) 315-9160

HAT BOXES, all sizes: 585-441-5619

RIDING LAWN MOWER in good condition and a pair of WOMEN’S WHITE SHOES, preferably size 9-1/2 to 10W: 585-346-9777

COMIC BOOKS, SPORTS CARDS (love hockey cards), COLLECTIBLE CARDS. Any condition. Will pick up. Avid collector. Text: 585-260-0437

A TRAILER to haul my mower on. Can pick up. Thanks & God Bless! 585-260-0437

PORTABLE SEWING MACHINE. Plain sewing for quilts. Older is fine. WORKS! christinaplaton20@gmail.com

VINTAGE ELECTRONICS - Tubes, tube testers, vintage stereo equipment, radios, microphones, Test equipment, speakers, meters, turntables, Ham Radio, Advertising, TVs: greg3151@ymail.com

Large BIRD CAGE: 585-485-9663

VINTAGE MOOG ANALOG SYNTHESIZERS & ACCESSORIES. Parts or whole. Working or not. Mini, Sonic, Taurus, & Poly: 585-599-3142

All DC and MARVEL COMIC BOOKS; any year, any issue, any condition: timpani_m@yahoo.com

DOUBLE STROLLER in good condition for twins. Thank you: 585-261-7321

High School Student looking for RIDING LAWN MOWERS, running or not: 585-991-8421

Disabled Vet looking for a GAS GOLF CART in good working condition: 585-993-1917

Large amount of BUBBLE WRAP. Do you work in a receiving department? Let us keep it out of the landfill. Thanks! denisecomfort19@gmail.com

SHEETS or PIECES OF STAINED GLASS for my new hobby: christiebsco@hotmail.com

Small quantity of CUPRINOL #10 WOOD PRESERVATIVE: gnbboudway@msn.com

HP 60 & 61 PRINTER CARTRIDGES, expired in unopened box is okay. Thank you: 585-519-3325

FORWARD/REAR FACING CAR SEAT in good condition: 585-288-2661

REEL-TO-REEL audio TAPE player 607-936-3137

INSTANT POT, 8-10qts or bigger. Thank you! lijbelokur@gmail.com

Unwanted/unneeded CACTUS or JADE PLANTS in the Canandaigua area. Will pick up: williamschuler@zohomail.com

RECLINER CHAIR: merdeloc94@yahoo.com

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V unte s NEEDED

• Honeoye Falls - Town of Mendon Historical Society: e Honeoye Falls - Town of Mendon Historical Society is in need of docents to volunteer at our Museum for its standard Sunday a ernoon hours (2-4pm). Email president@hfmhistorical.org or call 585-281-0014

• Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum: Available roles for volunteers include ride operator, special events, maintenance, and docent. Email info@carrouselmuseum.org

• Webster Community Chest, LLC: Serving 14580 area residents in need of help. Volunteers needed for monthly food distribution other fundraisers and food drives. Seeking new Board members also. See our website for details. Email webcommchest@gmail.com

• Hospeace House Inc: Looking for something meaningful in your life? We are a 2-bed comfort care home for those facing end-of-life. In addition to resident care volunteers, we are seeking volunteers to assist with social media, newsletters, events and fundraising. Visit us- www. HospeaceHouse.org Email volunteercoordinator@hospeacehouse.org or call 585-374-2090

• Hospeace House In Naples: Serving Naples and surrounding communities in a two bedroom comfort care home. Donate to e Wild ower Challenge to defray operation costs and volunteer for resident care, cleaning, cooking and shopping. Visit Hospeacehouse.org or call 585-374-2090

• House of John: e House of John is a 2-bedroom Comfort Care Home located in Cli on Springs. We provide end-of-life care to those unable to be cared for at home at no cost to the resident. We are looking for caring, reliable people willing to share 4-8 hrs. a month to assist with resident care. No caregiving experience required. All training is provided free of charge. If interested, please call or email the House at 315-462-5646 or house@houseo ohn.org

• Perinton Ambulance: Seeking volunteers for general o ce/administrative work as well as building & grounds. Hours and tasks vary based on ability and availability. Email volunteer@pvac.org

• Catholic Charities of Bu alo: e Home Visitation Program needs Friendly Home Visitors, age 21+ to volunteer one hour each week through in person visits or calls to a 60+ older adult in Genesee County who is living independently and has expressed feelings of loneliness. You can be the bright spot in their week by providing a smile and laughter that brings increased socialization and a feeling of community connection. Call Lisa Wittmeyer at 716-341-6751 to learn more about volunteering with us.

• Light Hill, of Canandaigua Comfort Care Home Inc.: 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 at 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.

• 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

• Webster Comfort Care Home: We use volunteers to handle every aspect of resident care. We are a two person home for the terminally ill and we rely on community volunteers to o er round the clock care to our residents. We are also looking for volunteers with graphic skills, writing skills and strong social media skills. Email VolunteerCoord@ webstercomfortcare.org

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. MOVIES: Which movie gave actor Tom Hanks his first Oscar?

2. SCIENCE: Apollo astronauts reported that the Moon smelled like what substance?

3. GEOGRAPHY: How many stars are on the Australian flag?

4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president killed a man who insulted him in a duel?

5. MUSIC: Which pop group produced the hit song “God Only Knows”?

6. TELEVISION: “The Brady Bunch” features how many blended family members?

7. LANGUAGE: What is the official language of the United States?

8. U.S. STATES: What is the state capital of Rhode Island?

9. ASTRONOMY: Which is the only planet in our solar system that is not named after a god or goddess?

10. FOOD & DRINK: What is a cheese connoisseur called?

9. Earth.

8. Providence.

7. TITLE: None -- the United States doesn’t have an cialoffi language.

6. Eight: six children and two parents.

5. The Beach Boys.

4. Andrew Jackson. In 1806 he shot and killed Charles Dickinson in a duel.

3. Six.

2. Burnt gunpowder.

1. “Philadelphia.”

Answers

10. A turophile. © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

DESIGN A GARDEN FOR ALL SENSES

Aesthetic appeal is one of the most sought-after benefits of gardening. However, many homeowners put in so much effort planting for one particular season that they may not give thought to ensuring the garden looks vibrant no matter the time of year.

Gardeners can research planting zones to find plants that will blossom at different times of the year so they can enjoy impressive, aesthetically appealing gardens year-round. Spring bulbs can bloom early on, while annual and perennial summer favorites will thrive under the summer sun. Beautyberry and caryopteris will fill out in the autumn, while holly or mahonia can look lovely in the winter.

TREE SERVICES

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Assess plant location. If plants, flowers or gardens have struggled in recent years or never grew especially vibrant, then gardeners may want to assess the location of their plant life before spring gardening season begins. Some plants may not be getting enough sunlight in certain locations on a property, while others might be overexposed to the sun during spring and summer. Moving plants that are not thriving prior to the start of spring gardening season may be just what gardens need to flourish in the coming weeks.

We look forward to meeting all your tree service needs.

Please call us today at: 585-729-1488

MAKE THE MOST OF LIMITED SPACE

Keep surfaces free of clutter. Surfaces such as dining tables, coffee tables and kitchen counters tend to accumulate clutter. While such clutter might not feel overwhelming in a large home, in small spaces crowded surfaces can make it feel as though the walls are closing in. Make an effort to keep surfaces free of clutter, resolving to discard or put items away each night before going to bed.

Cash For Trees

Walnut Trees Wanted

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Q&A

When should I prune raspberries to ensure a good harvest this year? Did I miss that timing? What other plants should be tended to in spring to ensure successful production this season?

Raspberries should be pruned in late winter or early spring (February - April). We recommend leaving 4 - 6 canes per square foot at this time. For the ease of picking, a raspberry patch will be between 1 - 3 feet wide; if the patch is wider, consider cutting back or pulling out canes that widen the patch too much. When pruning out canes, cut them at the base. First, remove canes that have bulges in them-- these are usually caused

BROCKPORT ELKS LODGE

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SUNDAY, MAY 14th

Seatings from 9am-Noon Reservations strongly recommended.

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Adults $15 • Kids 5-12 $8 • Under 5 Free 637-5110

TIPS TO HELP MEN LOOK THEIR BEST: Maintain your beard. The beard boom continues, but men who want to look sharp and well-groomed should make an effort to trim any wild facial hair they may have. Beard combs are designed to minimize damage to facial hair when used and can help to smooth facial hair that can appear unkempt. Some barbers even specialize in grooming beards, which can be helpful for men who are short on time or those with especially long beards that could use a little love and attention.

by cane borers, and the internal damage causes the canes to collapse once they become heavy with fruit. Second, remove all canes that have pale, dried-out looking bark, as those have fruited and will not yield fruit again. Next, remove the thinnest canes. Ideally you will be left with 4-6 thick, sturdy canes. If those canes have little remnants of fruit on their tips, you may cut the tips back to encourage more branching.

Elderberry is another berry crop that can be pruned in the same time period. Cut out canes that are 3 years old and over. Inspect the bark on the remaining canes,

removing areas with cankers (sunken, discolored lesions) and canes that have holes in them. When cutting back diseased canes such as these, look into the cross-section of the pruning cut. If you observe browning or uneven tissue in the pruning cut, continue cutting back until it is uniform.

Berry plants that should be pruned before their leaves emerge include: blueberry, currant and gooseberry, seaberry, and pawpaw.

WOMEN AND STEM

The number of women entering the professional fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is slowly growing around the world, but there is still a sizable gender gap in these professions. According to the College Board, which produces many standardized tests, only 27 percent of all students taking the AP Computer Science exam in the United Sciencearewomen.Similarly,just 18percentofAmericancomputerscience degrees are attained by females. However, this is not the case elsewhere in the world. A paper by Gijsbert Stoet and David Geary published in Psychological Science noted that women who live in countries with traditionally higher gender inequality tend to choose STEM professions more readily. Algeria, for example, has one of the highest ratios of womeninSTEMprofessions,at41 percent. Stoet and Geary surmise that women in these countries may be choosing careers with the strongest path to financial independence.

According to a U.S. Department of Education report, students studying science or math in collegehaveahigheremployment rate and salary than other majors after graduation. STEM majors typically earn an average of $15,500 more annually than nonSTEM majors. Engineering and engineering technology tends to pay the most. Women eager to secure competitive, stable and well-paying jobs should carefully consider the opportunities availabletotheminSTEMfields.

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e City of Batavia, New York is accepting applications for a full-time Water

Treatment Plant Operator/Trainee

SALARY: $21.22/hr.

is is a trainee position involving responsibility for learning the duties and routines in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant. e work is performed under immediate supervision of a quali ed operator. Does on-the-job training to become quali ed as an operator of a water treatment plant. Does related work as required. Applicant must be a Graduate from a Senior High School or possess a New York State high school equivalency diploma.

Please submit a completed Civil Service Application to Human Resources, One Batavia City Centre, Batavia, NY 14020 (https://www.co.genesee.ny.us/Civil%20Service%20Application %202022%20Revision%20-%2009.22.22.pdf) or tdean@batavianewyork.com.

Background check, psychological assessment and physical drug testing required. Candidate must become a resident of Genesee County or any adjacent town to the County of Genesee within 6 months of the date of conclusion of the probationary period for the City of Batavia. EEO

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A TEAM PLAYER

Listens attentively: In order for a team to function, every member has to listen to what his or her coworkers are saying. This also includes being receptive to criticism without lashing out. Listening can sometimes be more important than speaking.

Shelby Transportation is currently seeking motivated and dedicated team members who are responsible for local grain hauling and home every night.

• Potential for $60k plus

• Excellent benefits – health and dental insurance, matching 401(k), life insurance, wellness benefits.

• Requirements: Minimum 3 years driving experience. Good MVR, No DUI/DWI

• On farm/agricultural experience preferred Apply in person 4141 Bates Rd, Medina, NY, or email resume to jobs@wnyenergy.com.

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is no small task for today’s working parents. But such a goal is possible.

York Central School

OPEN POSITIONS

Occupational erapist

General Education Teacher K-6 (grade 6)

Special Education Teachers 7-12

Long Term Music (Vocal) Teacher

School District Treasurer

Food Service Monitor

School Bus Driver

Continual Recruitment - Substitutes: Teachers (Certi ed and Uncerti ed)

Aides/TAs • RNs/LPNs • Cleaners

Food Service Helpers • School Bus Drivers

All interviews begin upon receipt of application

Additional information and application available: www.yorkcsd.org

DID

YOU KNOW?

Retirement can seem like it will never come for young professionals. But time can be a sieve,andretirementagecanarrive 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 advise that financially solvent 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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PHILLY CHEESESTEAK DUMPLINGS

50 thin square eggless wonton wrappers (around 4 inches in size)

Vegetable oil, for frying

Filling:

5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped

1 tablespoon roasted sesame oil

1 pound, 2 ounces cooked, shredded beef short ribs

11 ounces cabbage kimchi, drained and finely chopped

3 1/2 ounces spring onions, finely chopped

3 ounces pickled jalapeños, finely chopped

1 pound, 2 ounces mature cheddar cheese, grated

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

To serve:

Silgochu (dried chilli threads)

1 spring onion, julienned and soaked in ice water until curled, then drained

Sriracha

For the filling, first sauté the mushrooms in the sesame oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat until just softened. Remove from the heat and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the rest of the filling ingredients with the mushrooms. Mix together using your hands, really breaking up the short rib meat to make a uniform texture.

For the dumplings, line a couple of baking sheets with parchment and set aside. Fill a small bowl with water. Unwrap the wonton wrappers and cover lightly with a piece of clingfilm to keep them moist. Lay a wrapper on a clean work surface and put 1 ounce of the meat filling in the center. Dip a forefinger into the water and run it along the edges of the wrapper to moisten the surface. Now bring the open edges to the center, and pinch where the edges meet each other, creating four seams in a cross shape. Set aside and cover with clingfilm or a damp tea towel while you shape the rest. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling, making sure the dumplings are not touching on the baking sheets.

To a medium saucepan, add the vegetable oil and heat to 340 F (170 C). Working in batches, place the dumplings on their sides in the pan in a single layer without crowding. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the fried dumplings to a wire rack or kitchen paper-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining dumplings. If you don’t plan on cooking them straight away, you can freeze them on the baking sheets, then bag them up and store in the freezer.

Top with some of the silgochu and curly spring onion and serve immediately with the sriracha.