Hocus Focus

BY HENRY BOLTINOFF

CRUISING TIPS AND TRICKS: Make a list of activities. It can be easy to get overwhelmed by all of the offerings on a cruise ship, so much so that there’s some stress over trying to fit it all in. Recognize that you can’t see or hear it all, and prioritize what’s important to you. Make sure you have plenty of time to relax.

Professional Pest Control Services is here to help you with all your pest concerns!

Yellow Jacket, Wasps & Hornet Nests treatment

Cluster Fly, Boxelder and Stink Bug treatment (9 month warranty)

Strange But

By Lucie Winborne

* Dunce caps used to be a sign of intelligence! Thirteenth-century philosopher John Duns Scotus believed that a pointed cap helped spread knowledge from the tip to the brain, and his followers proudly wore them as badges of honor. A few hundred years later, when his ideas became less popular, the meaning of the Duns cap was turned on its, er, head, becoming a joke that led to its less flattering association.

Which invention would you eliminate forever from the present, past, and future?

• Bicycles

• The Internet

• 3D printers

• Heated swimming pools

Poll ends 07-25-2023

Poll ended 07-18-2023

Which Harry Potter house best describes your values?

10.0% Gryffindor for bravery

40.0% Hufflepuff for patience

30.0% Ravenclaw for wit

20.0% Slytherin for ambition

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WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA, Complete 22 Volume Set. 585-690-3161

4 qty rounded LANDSCAPING EDGING, brick. 2’ long by 3’ high pieces. Penfield: 585-820-9245

Two PLAYER PIANOS and a LOWREY HOME THEATRE. 585-323-1762 or 585-671-1996 (leave message)

POOL TABLE w/ balls, but no cue sticks. Particle Board. Warped, but good for kids to learn on. You remove from basement. msmalter2@gmail.com

Sony 5 CD/DVD CHANGER. Ask for Bill. 585-402-8870

FUTON MATTRESS, full size, burgundy. Old, but gently used. Not exposed to pets or smoke. Call or text 585-330-7818.

45” LG FLAT SCREEN TV, older model but great picture, not a smart TV. You pick up in Canandaigua. bhaizlip@rochester.rr.com

OneTouch Blood GLUCOSE METER. sscott01@rochester.rr.com

CUSHIONS for the glider rocker picked up on Taylor Road in Mendon. 585-624-4647

Metal OFFICE DESK. Heavy duty measures 29” tall, 30” deep and 60” wide. Fairport. Donna, 585 943 -8487

BENCH SEAT PROTECTOR, 53” wide, black, had in my pick-up. 585-334-8636

WOOD for crafts. 585-698-0111

AIR CONDITIONER for 1 room or small apartment. Works good. You pickup. Brockport. 585-431-3666

PRODUCE / VEGGIES for compost. 585-300-3301

OPERA RECORDS (Caruso, Pavarotti, more), HISTORICAL RECORDS (JFK & landing on the moon), MUSIC CDS/CASSETTES, BLANK CDS. 585-388-0318

BANANA BOXES. All in good shape: 315-548-3872

BURGUNDY ROCKER RECLINER. Good condition. Slight sun fading on back. Small puppy chew on one corner. Taker picks up: vlovesbruce@gmail.com

Ornate FRENCH PROVINCIAL BABY GRAND PIANO. Tuned: womyn430@yahoo.com

3’ x 5’ x 1-1/2” solid surface COUNTERTOP. Excellent condition: cindypfeifer59@gmail.com

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NATURE MADE VITAMIN D, 5000 IU, 90 ct., unopened. Expiration 3/24. Avon: 585-503-7083

Canning season coming. Have many PINT & QUART CANNING JARS, all with rings: clkendall57@yahoo.com

1 set YAKIMA # 00124 Q TOWERS, cross bars not included. Not sure of applications: bhaizlip@rochester.rr.com

IMPACT ADVANCED RECOVERY IMMUNONUTRITION DRINK for before and after any surgery. 1.5 cases. Dansville. You pick up: 585-432-0506

Sturdy desk-type CHAIR on wheels. Will pick up within 10 miles of Geneseo. Call 585-382-3705

Looking for a BOX TRAILER. 585-323-1762 or 585-671-1996 (leave message)

MUSIC ALBUMS and 45s from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. Call Bill 585-402-8870

NUTRIBULLET processor for veggies. stellaswirlery@yahoo.com

Lawn & garden TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. 585-883-7387

POOL TABLE for senior citizen community center. 585-409-5384

6’ or larger KAYAK for veteran. 585-770-8162

Sturdy SHELVING, FILE CABINETS, and TARPS. Call: 585-424-0732

Seeking a WEBER GRILL you are no longer using. Call or Text 315-576-1278

92-year-old Vet needs a 12’ CANOE BOAT TRAILER: 585-494-6025

Gently used GAS GRILL for Hospeace House. Needed for residents’ family use and for fundraising events. Call or text: 585-797-7643

TRADING CARDS, vintage or new. Sports or non-sports. Will be appreciated and displayed! 585-729-1259

BOX TRAILER and working MINI FRIDGE: 585-323-1762 (leave message)

“REACHING TOOL” used by elders. Suesassy1231@gmail.com

Many 2-liter EMPTY SODA BOTTLES (not crushed). Need a lot for a project. 585-698-0758

Seeking an ATV OR DIRT BIKE for father/son projects. Please call or text Matt at 315-576-1278

POOL TABLE: 585-409-5384

Disabled person needs working RIDING MOWER. Old one finally quit: piamiamine@yahoo.com

Would like to dig up some WHITE BIRCH TREES in the Canandaigua area: scoutmasterdavid@yahoo.com

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COOKBOOKS and CORNINGWARE. Old or new. Will be used and treasured! 585-729-1259

WATER TABLE for children to play in: 585-288-2661

ROCK 8 TRACK TAPES, CASSETTES, and RECORDS from ‘70s/’80s/’90s for own personal collection: gzintel@yahoo.com

8-OUNCE JELLY JARS: llibby@rochester.rr.com

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Compassionate Caring Neighborhood Pharmacy

I have been fortunate to be near Meade Square Pharmacy in Victor for eight years. Today I had a dire situation with a medication I was prescribed which I could not use or return. The situation was handled with true compassion and reassurance by the owner.

Thank You

Gotta thank the nice man who gave me the plant at Tops Market in Hamlin. Still growing and looks beautiful. Sorry I didn’t get your name, but thanks again.

Watch Your Children

Parents, please watch your children! From kids walking home alone from school to playing in the park or just shopping. Today I had to call the police because a 10 year old girl was getting bullied by 5 to 6 other kids. Now I sat there awhile minding my own business but when the little girl was pushed and was told to go to the bathroom I already knew. The little girl literally screaming “I don’t wanna fight” and “no.” Now what’s crazy is those kids that were bullying that girl had an adult in the car across the street. What wrong, parents? No matter if your kid is “old enough” to go to the park by themselves you should be present in your child’s life. We live close to the water where people get trafficked the most. I’ve seen it all being a nurse: Kids come in unconscious, assaulted, overdosing, broken body parts from fights and being bullied all cause the parents and the adults are not around and are not paying attention to their kids behavior and actions.

Bad Drivers

Why are so many people driving around believing roads are only for them? Running red lights, not stopping at stop signs, tailgating, speeding etc. For those who believe they’re more important, you’re NOT! To the young ignorant kid today that cut me off, when I had the right away, at the red light you didn’t have the backbone to look over. You’re someday going to experience road rage for your self centered attitude.

Fall Day Tours with Bus America

October 3 A Chorus Line at Merry Go Round

October 9 Windmill Fall Festival & Luncheon

October 11 Letchworth Fall Spectacular

October 18 NEW Finger Lakes Scenic Train Ride

November 13 Veterans Appreciation Tour

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Cookies And Cream Donuts

Makes 6 donuts

11/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar

1 cup gluten-free flour

1/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 teaspoons coconut oil, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

12 vegan crunchy chocolate cookies, crushed

1 12-ounce jar Dollop Gourmet Madagascar Vanilla vegan frosting Milk

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Pour the vinegar into a 1/2 cup measure. Add enough milk to come to the brim. Let sit until slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, applesauce, coconut oil, and vanilla. Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until smooth. Add the almond milk mixture and continue mixing for 1 minute more. Add half of the crushed cookies and mix until just combined.

4. Scoop the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling threequarters of the way full. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool before frosting.

5. Microwave the uncovered frosting jar for 5-second intervals, stirring in between, until soft. Gently frost the top of each donut. Sprinkle the remaining crushed cookies over the donuts.