Make a reservation. If dining out is in the plans, be sure to call the desired establishment in advance to see if they are taking reservations and learn if any restrictions are in place. There’s a good chance indoor dining establishments will still be subject to reduced guest capacity, and even restaurants that had walk-in service may now require advanced notice of dining parties, no matter how big or small.
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
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Sealed bids will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 A.M. on ursday, December 18, 2025 at the NYSDOT, Office of Contract Management, 50 Wolf Rd, 1st Floor, Suite 1CM, Albany, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read. Bids may also be submitted via the internet using www.bidx.com.
A certified cashier’s check payable to the NYSDOT for the sum specified in the proposal or a bid bond, form CONR 391, representing 5% of the bid total, must accompany each bid. NYSDOT reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Electronic documents and Amendments are posted to www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/constnotices. e Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments are incorporated into its bid. To receive notification of Amendments via e-mail you must submit a request to be placed on the Planholders List at www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-planholder. Amendments may have been issued prior to your placement on the Planholders list.
NYS Finance Law restricts communication with NYSDOT on procurements and contact can only be made with designated persons. Contact with non-designated persons or other involved Agencies will be considered a serious matter and may result in disqualification. Contact Robert Kitchen (518) 457-2124.
Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single operation contracts, where subcontracting is not expected, and may present direct bidding opportunities for Small Business Firms, including, but not limited to D/M/WBEs and SDVOBs.
e New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title IV Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award.
Please call (518) 457-2124 if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the letting.
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Sealed bids will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 A.M. on ursday, January 08, 2026 at the NYSDOT, Office of Contract Management, 50 Wolf Rd, 1st Floor, Suite 1CM, Albany, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read. Bids may also be submitted via the internet using www.bidx.com. A certified cashier’s check payable to the NYSDOT for the sum specified in the proposal or a bid bond, form CONR 391, representing 5% of the bid total, must accompany each bid. NYSDOT reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Electronic documents and Amendments are posted to www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-notices.
e Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments are incorporated into its bid. To receive notification of Amendments via e-mail you must submit a request to be placed on the Planholders List at www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/ opportunities/const-planholder. Amendments may have been issued prior to your placement on the Planholders list.
NYS Finance Law restricts communication with NYSDOT on procurements and contact can only be made with designated persons. Contact with non-designated persons or other involved Agencies will be considered a serious matter and may result in disqualification. Contact Robert Kitchen (518) 457-2124.
Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single operation contracts, where subcontracting is not expected, and may present direct bidding opportunities for Small Business Firms, including, but not limited to D/M/WBEs and SDVOBs.
e New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title IV Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award.
BIDDERS SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT AWARD OF THESE CONTRACTS MAY BE CONTINGENT UPON THE PASSAGE OF A BUDGET APPROPRIATION BILL BY THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
Please call (518) 457-2124 if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the letting.
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D265671, PIN 4T4026, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Orleans, Wayne, Wyoming Cos., BRIDGE CLEANING - Various Routes, Various Locations., Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $125,000.00), Goals: MBE: 0.00%, WBE: 1.00%, SDVOB: 0.00%
• Keep your tires ‘aired up’: For every 10 degree Fahrenheit change in outside temperature, your tire’s inflation pressure will change by about 1 pound per square inch (psi). Improperly inflated tires can lead to poor traction, decreased control and skidding.
• Slowly accelerate and decelerate: Applying engine power slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Don’t try to get moving in a hurry, and take extra care and time to-slow down when stopping.
• Invest in a set of dedicated winter tires for your vehicle: Winter tires are specifically designed to provide improved traction in cold, snowy and icy conditions. Whether your vehicle is front, rear or all-wheel drive, winter tires can offer an additional element of performance to get you through those tricky winter driving months.
• Check your tread to beat the snow: Worn or insufficient tread can cause skidding during the winter season, so it is important to make sure your tires are ready for the winter conditions before hitting the road. A quick way to do this is to check your tires’ tread depth indicators. Tread depth indicators are small raised bars that run in-between a tire’s tread blocks. When a tire’s tread is worn down to these indicator bars, it’s time to change to a new set of tires.
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Q.DEAR DR. ROACH: I just discontinued using metoprolol succinate extended release (ER) at a dosage of 6.25 mg. My heart rate is normally in the 70-80s, and my blood pressure is normal. My doctor prescribed it for palpitations, but it seems totally unnecessary. My issue is that I am experiencing tachycardia of over 100 beats every single night as well as dry mouth.
Could this be anxiety? And do you think an antidepressant like Zoloft or Paxil would help? I had a Holter monitor, which showed nothing wrong with my heart. The palpitations were sporadic only when I was anxious.
I stopped metoprolol because it exacerbated my anxiety and caused me depression as well as panic attacks. My doctor prescribed me 1 mg of Ativan to take at bedtime, but I am very scared of getting addicted to it. So, I thought maybe an antidepressant would help instead. My doctor prescribed 25 mg of Zoloft, but I want another opinion. -- S.S.
HEEL SPUR SYNDROME/PLANTAR FASCIITIS
is a common problem among people who are active. It starts as a dull intermittent pain in the heel and progresses to a sharp persistent pain. Classically, it is worse in the morning with the first few steps, after sitting, after standing or after walking.
• Plantar fasciitis often begins with irritation and tearing of the fibrous band of tissue on the bottom of the foot, which may eventually result in the formation of a heel spur.
• Contributing factors: Flat pronated feet, high arched feet, poor shoe support, increased age, sudden weight increase, increased activity level, family tendency.
• 95% of our patients’ symptoms are resolved with conservative treatment, avoiding surgical intervention.
• We also offer surgical procedures with the best post op success rates using Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy techniques (minimal incisions and scarring; often back in a shoe in 1 week).
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ANSWER: Generalized anxiety disorder is a common problem and may be associated with panic attacks (sometimes depression as well). The most common and highly effective medication treatment for generalized anxiety disorder, with or without panic attacks, is an SSRI-type drug like sertraline (Zoloft). Therapy is another option, and the two together are more effective than they are separately. Metoprolol is an effective treatment for the fast heart rate that some people get when they have anxiety, and metoprolol by itself is helpful for many people who have anxiety. (The high heart rate can make people feel even more anxious.) However,it sounds like metoprolol did not work for you.There is a small increased risk of depression among people who take beta blockers like metoprolol.
In my opinion, lorazepam (Ativan) is not a good long-term choice for an anxiety disorder, but it can still be helpful in some people while they’re waiting for another treatment to start working (such as therapy or a medicine like Zoloft). It takes six to eight weeks to reach maximum effectiveness.
Addiction is not an issue when both the patient and prescriber agree that it will be only used as a short-term treatment. For Zoloft, 25 mg is a low dose, and some people need higher doses (sometimes much higher) to control their symptoms.
Q.DEAR DR. ROACH: Why shouldn’t you use antibiotics for a cold? -- T.Y.A.
ANSWER: There are two main reasons. The first is that antibiotics are effective against bacteria; they’re not effective against the viruses,which are the cause of colds.It is true that a person (or their doctor) cannot be 100% sure whether they have a virus, but people are generally pretty good about knowing when they have a cold.
The second is that resistance to antibiotics has become a major issue in medicine. There are now strains of bacteria that are resistant to all antibiotics, and I have seen patients die because their bacteria were resistant to all the antibiotics we have. Using antibiotics less often and for shorter durations is a major goal to reduce the rate of antibiotic resistance. (Antibiotic use in animals that are raised for food is a major issue as well.)
Patients can help by not asking for (or demanding) antibiotics for what are almost certainly viral infections.
Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Disabilities affect people from all walks of life. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 55 million Americans have a disability of some kind. Of these people, 33 million have a disability that makes it difficult for them to carry out some daily activities. Statistics Canada states that, as of 2012, 13.7 percent of the population age 15 years or older reported having a disability that could impact daily life.
People with disabilities may need assistive devices to reclaim some measure of their independence. For example, millions of people rely on wheelchairs or walking aids to get around. These are called assistive technology and rehabilitative devices, which include tools, equipment or products that can help people with disabilities get around more easily. These devices may be as small as magnifying glasses for reading to as large as wheelchairs.
The National Institutes of Health state that 2.2 million people in the U.S depend on wheelchairs for day-to-day tasks and mobility. More than six million use canes, walkers or crutches to assist with mobility. Assistive devices can be highly effective, but only when they are used properly and safely. Assistive devices should be measured for each user. Many walkers are height-adjustable. The width of a device also is important. A walker or another device that is too wide can affect mobility or require modifications to be made around the home. Weight is another consideration. The device should be lightweight so it can be maneuvered, but also weigh enough to provide enough stability to keep users upright. Users should proceed slowly and favor their stronger sides when relying on canes or walkers. Devices should not be used to climb atop other items like step stools. Children should not be allowed to play with or ride on assistive devices. If there are safety belts or locks on any assistive technology, they should be put in place before use to prevent further injury.
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Peek-A-Pom who loves his toys and keeps them all hidden under our bed. He also likes to be chased and is very playful. His favorite summer spot is being outside laying in the soft grass.
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A kitten’s love on a winter day Brings sunshine on the grayest of days.
Kitten whiskers tickle me, Somersaults, the chasing of her tail, leaping in the air, feet running, Dreaming of chasing butterflies, crickets, locusts that are somewhere in time. Sun baths of the future e smell of fresh grass...
COOKING FOR A HOLIDAY CROWD
Hosts who are overly concerned that guests may go overboard can tame portion sizes by hiring servers who can oversee buffet lines. Otherwise, serve guests plated meals directly from the kitchen, from which hosts can dole out the right amount of food to ensure everyone gets enough to eat.
Servicing
PIGS ARE SMARTER THAN YOU THINK
Pigs are valued not just for their meat, but for their brains. Studies have shown pigs can use mirrors, solve puzzles, and even learn basic commands on par with dogs. If you’ve ever raised one, you know they’re curious, vocal, and full of personality. And yes, they love a good belly rub.
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Christmas Eve Celebration of the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ!
DECEMBER 24TH AT 4PM
You are cordially invited to join us this day and every Sunday at 9:25am.
Batavia First United Methodist Church
8221 Lewiston Road
585-343-4708
Pastor Marilyn Kasperek
Sundays at 10:30am
Sunday, Dec 14th
Wear your Ugly Christmas Sweater to Worship! Sunday, Dec 21st
Bring a dozen of your favorite cookies to share at our Christmas Cookie Coffee Hour a er worship.
Dec 24th at 7pm
Our Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Oakfield United Methodist Church
2 South Main Street, Oakfield
Christmas celebrants participate in many different traditions year after year, but some may not fully understand the meaning behind such activities. A Christian holiday, Christmas did not originate with all activities centralized to the church. In fact, many of the traditions people hold dear have pagan roots, which were adapted as Christmas celebrations evolved.
People who hang mistletoe in doorways may be surprised to learn that this tradition dates back to the ancient Druids. The Druids believed mistletoe possessed mystical powers that brought good luck to the household and warded off evil spirits.
Evergreen trees are now associated with Christmas trees, but evergreen boughs were once used to decorate homes during the winter solstice to help people envision the spring to come. Christians often look at evergreen trees as a sign of everlasting life and their relationship with God.
However, while many Christmas traditions continue to be an integral part of annual celebrations, there are some customs that have fallen out of favor. Although these traditions may no longer be widely practiced, anyone can revive them and make them part of their holiday celebrations.
Wassailing is a custom that has ancient origins and is not as popular today as it once was. “Wassail” comes from the Ango-Saxon phrase “waes hael,” which means, “good health.” Wassail is a drink made of mulled ale, spices and other ingredients. To go wassailing meant to travel door-to-door singing and offering a drink from a wassail bowl in exchange for gifts. Wassailing has been mentioned in certain Christmas carols, including “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”
Largely an English tradition, wassailing was brought to America by British settlers. January 17th, the old Twelfth Night, is the traditional date for wassailing. Although wassailing has largely fallen by the wayside, increased interest in ales and craft brewing may help revitalize this Christmas tradition, which can inspire community spirit.
Gifting with fruitcake is another tradition that has been much maligned and does not enjoy the same popularity that it once did. Fruitcake is a cake made with chopped candied fruit, nuts and spices and is occasionally soaked in spirits. Fruitcakes have been enjoyed all over the world, but Americans may never have embraced the Christmas fruitcake tradition as much as those from other countries. However, with the right recipe and an open mind, it may be possible to resurrect the fruitcake tradition once again.
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By Matilda Charles
Here we are, ready to wrap up another year. And there’s a new one just around the corner. What can we learn from this year to help us in the next one?
Consider the security in place. A good assisted living facility has a 24hour support system in place and immediate access to care. Rooms may be equipped with emergency phones that can be accessed day or night. Many homes have check-in desks so that residents are accounted for when going on outings and for announcing guests.
Many seniors have had a rough time financially, and it doesn’t look as though things are going to get better soon. Grocery costs have been a big part of that. What we’ve learned is that every time we go to the store, the items we usually buy will cost more and more. And the cost of the coat we’ve been eying is much more than last year. And our electric bill just isn’t going to go down.
But we’ve also learned that the people who run the food bank are kind and helpful. And we’ve learned that we can get one more year out of our winter coat. And we’ve learned that wearing a vest at home can make up for the one degree we turn down the thermostat.
While it wasn’t as bad as during the Covid pandemic lockdowns, our sense of isolation this year was made worse by finances because we didn’t dare spend on too many lunches out with friends. For some of us, the sense of loneliness and anxiety took a toll on our health.
But all is not lost. We can look for free activities that bring us in contact with others: Book clubs at the library, art classes at the local museum and board games at the senior center all give us opportunities to socialize. Ask about organizing a karaoke night! Even exercise can be free and can combine fitness with socialization. Look for pickleball at the rec center, and chair yoga at the senior center. Do you have an Advantage plan that covers Silver Sneakers workout classes?
The New Year can be better than 2025. Make your plans! © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
CaregiverMomentsSupport Group- Ifyouareacaregiverof someonewithamemoryimpairmentandfeelingoverwhelmed,depressedorangryitistimeforyou togethelpforyourself.Weoffera caregiversupportgroupwhereyou canfreelyexpressyourselfamong peoplewhoaregoingthrougha similar,ifnotthesame,experience. Meetingsfocusonprovidingemotionalsupport,tipsforcopingwith behaviorissues,andsharingexperiences.Heldevery3rdThursday untilDecember18,2025atthe GeneseeCountyOfficeforthe Aging,2BankSt.,Bataviafrom 1-2pm.Formoreinformation pleasecall585-343-1611.http:// www.geneseeny.gov
NighttoShine! Prom-likeexperienceforpeoplewithspecialneeds, ages14+.Includesdinner,dancing, limorides,andmanyotherfun activities.HeldFebruary13,6pm8:30pmattheGraceBaptist Church,238VineStreet,Batavia. Guestandvolunteerregistrations opensOctober13thonourwebsite:https://gracebatavia.org/nightto-shine/
WonderHour- TheWonderHour isaspecialtimeforchildrento exploreaBiblestoryandrespondto itthroughfun,interactivediscovery centers.Sunday,December14th, 9am,BataviaFirstPresbyterian Church,300E.MainSt.,Batavia. https://fpcbatavia.org/
AnEveofChristmasEve- Allare welcome,noexceptions!Service Highlights-InspiringMessage:Focusingonthethemeofradical changeandChrist’spowerto transformour“two-sizes-toosmall”hearts.BeautifulChristmas Music:Singthesongsthatcapture thewonderandsimplejoyofthe season.Children’sactivity:Children ofallageswillhaveagiantposter tocolorandexpressthejoyofthe season.ThePoweroftheChild:An emphasisontheinnocence,hope, andpeacebroughtbytheinfant Jesus.December23rd,6:30pm, BataviaFirstPresbyterianChurch, 300E.MainSt.,Batavia.https:// fpcbatavia.org/event/an-eve-ofchristmas-eve-worship/
Nature looks dead in winter because her life is gathered into her heart. She withers the plant downtotherootthatshemaygrow it up again fairer and stronger. She calls her family together within her inmost home to prepare them for being scattered abroad upon the face of the earth. ~ Hugh Macmillan, “Rejuvenescence,” TheMinistryofNature,1871
ChristmasEveWorship- Finding God’sGrace:Joinusasweexplore theGrinch’sjourneyfromscrooge tosaint,andwhatitteachesus aboutGod’sboundlessgrace.Discoverhowthepowerofgracecan makeyourownheart“growthree sizes”thisseason.ServiceHighlights-MessageofRadicalredemptionandGod’sloveforeveryone. BelovedCarols:Singtimelesssongs oftheseason.SpecialMusic:FeaturingMaddieHoerbeltassoloist. CandlelightMoment:Aquiet, beautifulconclusion.Children’s Activity:ColoringgiantWhoville posters.ChildcareProvided. December24th,7pm,BataviaFirst PresbyterianChurch,300E.Main St.,Batavia.https://fpcbatavia.org/ event/christmas-eve-worship-2/
CommunityNewYear’s Breakfast- Asthenewyear dawns,there’snobetterwayto celebratenewbeginningsthanby gatheringwithothersforameal! Youarecordiallyinvitedtothis deliciousandfunNewYear’s Breakfast!Thisbreakfastisall aboutenjoyingafeasttogether andsharingstoriesfromthepast year,andsettingapositive,connectedtonefortheyearahead. Bringyourwholefamilyandenjoya gourmetbrunch.January4th, 10am,BataviaFirstPresbyterian Church,300E.MainSt.,Batavia. https://fpcbatavia.org/event/ community-new-years-breakfast/
“UninhibitedHistory” Alecture serieswithDerekMaxfield-GO ART!isgladtoannounceanew monthlyhistorylectureseries“UninhibitedHistory.”Promisingaview ofhistorythatis“unvarnished,unconventional,anddecidedly unromantic,”theserieswillbe hostedbylocalauthor,historian, andmasterstorytellerDerekD. Maxfield.‘SantaintheMaking’-It isafascinatingstory,butmaynot besuitableforchildrenor‘true believers’.December17,6:30pm8pm,GOART!201EMainStreet, Batavia.Admissionissuggested donationof$5.00withallproceeds tobenefitGOART!
GeneseeChoraleChristmasConcert- PleasejointheGeneseeChoraleonSaturday,December13at 4:00pmwhentheChorale presents“LettersfromFather Christmas”.Theconcertwillfeatureavarietyofholiday-themed musicwithnarration.Ticketsare $10each,andtheperformancewill beatSt.JamesEpiscopalChurch, 405EastMainSt.,inBatavia.
DON’T drive distracted or under the influence. This is a busy time of year when more people are out and about, so keep your eyes on the road at all times.
BisqueOrnamentMarbling ClasswithShirleyNigro- MARBLINGpaintisaspecialpaintdesign thatfloatsonwater,creatingbeautifulpatternsthattransformintoa bisqueornamentwheninserted intothecontaineroffloatingmarblingpaint.Thecostforeach participantis$30,whichincludes2 ornamentsoftheirchoiceandall suppliesneededtocompletethe process.Wednesday,December17, 6-8PM,GOART!,201EMainSt., Batavia.COST:$30.00includesall supplies.MaximumparticipantsUpto18people.Minimumparticipants-5People.https://goart.org/ bisque-ornament-marbling-classwith-shirley-nigro/ HLOMNightattheMuseum: WonderlandofTrees- TheHollandLandOfficeMuseumwillhave extendedhoursonWednesday, December17thfrom5to8pm. Thiswillgiveyouaperfectopportunitytocomeandseethe WonderlandofTreesifyouhave notbeenabletoalready.All30 wonderfullydecoratedtreeswillbe fullylitandondisplay.Youcanalso getticketsforournearly100basketstrongbasketraffle.Allofthe exhibitswillbeopentoseeaswell. Admissionfollowstheregularmuseumadmission.
HLOMHolidayConcertSeries: StringDuo,RefoundryStringsTheHollandLandOfficeMuseum welcomesaspartofourConcert SeriestheStringDuoofthegroup RefoundryStrings.Theduowillbe playingallofyourclassicholiday seasonfavoritesatthemuseumon Friday,December19that7pm. RefoundryStringsisachambermusiccollectivebasedinthesouthtownsofWNY.Seatingwillbe limited.Admissionis$5or$3for museummembers.Ifyouplanon attending,pleasecontactthemuseumat585-343-4727or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.The ConcertSeriesissponsoredinpart byTompkinsCommunityBankand BataviaRotaryClub.
TheGrinch:MeetandGreetDecember21,10am.Theholidays arehere,andsomethingstrangeis happeninginWhoville(ormaybe justBataviaFirstPresbyterian Church)!Comemeettheoneand only...THEGRINCH!That’sright, thefurrygreencreaturehimselfwill bemakingaspecial(andpossibly grumpy)appearance.Wait...isthat reallytheGrinch?It’sactuallyGregoryHallock,theExecutiveDirector ofGOART!,whohasdecidedto tradeinhisartsuppliesforafull suitofgreenfur!
WildChurch- Joinusinworship! Ifyoursoulislongingforrenewal anddeeperconnections,joinusin worshipingincreation,withcreation,ascreation.Noreligious experienceorbeliefrequired.Held December20,10am,Countyof Genesee,11095BethanyCenter Rd.,EastBethany.Questions:contactusat585-343-0505or fpcbatavia@fpcbatavia.org
TheEastBethanyPresbyterian ChurchChristmasCantata- The EastBethanyPresbyterianChurch PresentstheAnnualChristmas CantataonSundayDecember14th at10:30am.Aserviceofreadings andmusicsungbytheChoirunder thedirectionofMarkBarie.Joinus forameaningfulservicetoputyou inthespiritoftheseason.TheBig WhiteChurchat5735EllicottSt Rd.,EastBethany.
ChristmasEveCandlelightService- YouareinvitedtoTheEast BethanyPresbyterianChurchtothe AnnualChristmasCandlelightServiceonDecember24that7:00pm. Aserviceofreadingsandcarols culminatinginachurchfilledwith Candlelight.Joinusat5735Ellicott StRd.,EastBethany.
HerChristmasCarolaLiveRadio Drama- “HerChristmasCarol,”a liveradiodramawillbeperformed atSt.Mark’sEpiscopalChurch,1 EastMainSt.,LeRoyonSaturday, December13at3:00pmand7:00 pmbytheBloomfieldRotaryPlayers.Thisproductionisbasedonthe originalDickensstorybutwitha twistnoteveryScroogeismale!The programispresentedbytheRotary ClubofLeRoyandTheJoyProject, withproceedsbenefitingboth communityorganizations.Tickets are$12eachandmaybepurchasedatTompkinsCommunity Bank,Copart,St.Mark’sofficeor onlineathttps://leroyrotary. seatyourself.biz.
ChairYoga -EveryThursdayfrom 10amto11am.Opentoall!All equipmentisprovided!NoRegistrationRequired!Walkinandjoin us!TheGOOSECommunityCenter,33SouthMainStreet,Oakfield. http://www.warriorhouseofwny. com FamilyFunBingo! 1stand3rd Tuesdayofthemonth,6-7:30pm, TheGOOSECommunityCenter,33 SouthMainSt.,Oakfield.Opento allages.PlayBingoandwinPrizes! (Nocashprizes)50centsacard. OAKFIELD
Protect trees on the way home. The Tree Care Industry Association advises consumers to protect their Christmas trees as they transport them home. Wrap the tree in a plastic wrap so it makes it home damage-free. A damaged tree might not make it through the holiday season.
55+SeniorLuncheon- Joinuson Thursday,December18that 11:30amatthePavilionFireHall. Pleasebringyourplate,utensils, drinkanddishtopass.Desserts furnishedandHam.EverySeniorin surroundingareasarewelcome.If youwanttoparticipateinthegift exchange-Menbringa$5giftfor amanandwomenbringa$5gift forawoman.BebackinApril 2026.
He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter.... In winter the stars seem to have rekindled their fires, the moon achieves a fuller triumph, and the heavens wear a look of a more exalted simplicity. ~ John Burroughs, “TheSnow-Walkers,”1866
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Long ago, Christmas trees were traditionally set up and decorated quite late in December, often on Christmas Eve. Today, marketing starts long before Christmas, for better or worse. Psychologists say festive decorations spikes people’s happy hormone, dopamine, so perhaps decorations help make/keep people happy longer. If you decorate for Christmas, when do you decorate?
- At the first sign of autumn
- At first snowfall
- Halloween
- Early November
- After Thanksgiving
- Early December
- Christmas Eve
- Whenever I feel in the mood
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Poll ended 12-9-2025
In Autumn 1621, Wampanoag joined English settlers at what is now Plymouth, MA to mark a successful harvest. Over the years, that harvest evolved into what we now recognize as the “First Thanksgiving.” People pause and give thanks for the people and opportunities in their lives. This year, what are you most thankful for?
42.9% Family, friends, and the people who support me
42.9% Health and overall well-being 14.3% Personal growth, resilience, and hope for the year ahead
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306 E. Main St., Batavia, NY • 585-343-9002
Pastor Jeremai Williams
Full Gospel Sunday Worship, 10AM.
CHRIST THE CENTER...LOVE FOR ALL WHO ENTER
St. James Episcopal Church
405 East Main St., Batavia, NY • sjecbataviany.org
Sundays: 9am Service of God’s Word and Spiritual Communion -- via Zoom 10am Service of the Holy Eucharist -- In Person, Children Welcome
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Pavilion United Methodist Church
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11115 East Park St., Pavilion • 585-584-3808
Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Karen Woodworth
All are welcome!
Batavia First United Methodist Church
To Make Disciples We Must Listen, Learn, Lead, and Love Our Way to God! 8221 Lewiston Rd., Batavia, NY • 585-343-4708 • Pastor Marilyn J. Kasterek
Worship & Sunday School, 9:30am • Child care provided Sun. at 9:30am. https://www.facebook.com/BataviaFirstUnitedMethodist
Indian Falls Global Methodist Church
7908 Alleghany Rd, Corfu, NY 14036 • (585) 762-9105 • indianfallsgmc.com
Rev. Karen McCaffery • IndianFalls4Jesus@gmail.com
Sunday Morning Worship 10:00am • Sunday School (all ages) 11:30am
Our Mission is: “To make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, & witness boldly.” • All Are Welcome!
By reading the scriptures I am so renewed that all nature seems renewed around me and with me. The sky seems to be a pure, a cooler blue, the trees a deeper green. The whole world is charged with the glory of God and I feel fire and music under my feet. ~Thomas Merton
100 Stanford Dr., Rochester, NY 14610 • 585-224-0554
Archpriest Gregory Naumenko, Rector • A ROCOR Parish
Serving all English and Russian Speaking Orthodox Christians
Full schedule of services and live service streaming at www.pomog.org
Pastor Blaine Fults
Saturday Worship Service: 9:30am Bible Study: 11am-12pm
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• Two BEDS; One queen, one single full. Two small BEDROOM DRESSERS and a LEATHER COUCH. Owner was a smoker. 585-260-9957
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BY SOPHIA KOVATCH
On Saturday, December 6, the Caledonia community gathered in the village’s downtown district to usher in winter and the holiday season with the Hometown Holidays celebration. e annual event has been taking place for decades, run by a group of dedicated volunteers who work behind the scenes for months to plan a full day of activities for all ages.
Volunteers, many of whom prefer to stay anonymous behind the scenes, include longtime local residents and graduates of Caledonia-Mumford High School, as well as volunteer firefighters and members of local churches. “We want to celebrate the community with our community,” one committee member said.
Emily Mattice Roll has been gradually more involved in planning Hometown Holidays over the past eight years, but she’s been attending the event her entire life. She remembers childhood mornings attending the pancake breakfast with Santa, the same event that kicked off this year’s Hometown Holidays festivities. e pancake breakfast is just one place where kids interacted with Santa, who spent most of the day at Hometown Holidays. He also mingled at Monument Park during the tree lighting ceremony and in the noon and dusk parades. Mrs. Claus made an appearance at the Caledonia Library for story time at 10:30 a.m. All kids who attend story time with Mrs. Claus received a free book. Kids could also leave letters at Santa’s Mailbox.
is year’s Hometown Holidays featured holiday cra sale vendors at two locations, just steps away from each other. Mattice Roll coordinated a Holiday Market at the Caledonia Fire Hall, while the Caledonia First Presbyterian Church
also hosted holiday cra vendors. e parallel cra sales are the perfect example of what makes this event so special: community groups aren’t in competition over similar events but rather working together to li the work of many local organizations. Mattice Roll says, “Hometown Holidays has always been a collective of people putting on all these events in one day. It’s a very community-led way to usher in the holidays and support Caledonia’s downtown.”
Hometown Holidays also boasts not one, but two different parades during the festivities. e first at noon invited families to join the short walk from Maple Street to Adventures & Art. is parade not only let local residents in on the fun, but it also served as a friendly competition to support local organizations. Marchers dressed as either elves or reindeer and brought a corresponding donation to support their team: elves
donated nonperishable food items, while reindeer brought animal food and litter. Whichever group donates the most items wins! A er the parade, families enjoyed free cra s and activities at the Adventures & Art studio, with assistance from some A&A students, and enjoyed a showcase of dance, music, and art.
e second parade at dusk featured floats and vehicles deckedoutinChristmaslights.WhilethenoonMarchon Main has been a longtime staple of Hometown Holidays, the Christmas Twilight Express is a more recent addition to the day’s lineup. It began a few years ago when the organizing committee was looking for a creative way to bring Caledonia some holiday cheer while people were spending more time at home. ey decided to try a parade of vehicles decorated in Christmas lights, allowing residents to enjoy the spectacle from their cars or porches. e evening parade was so popular it’s become a permanent part of the Hometown Holidays roster. is year’s Christmas Twilight Express parade was coordinated by members of the Caledonia Fire Department, who help with Hometown Holidays on top of their regular volunteer firefighter duties.
Inrecentyears,theorganizingcommitteehasreimagined a few aspects of the celebration, and the event has come back stronger than ever. “It just keeps getting bigger,” one committee member said. “We’ve recovered really well.”
New this year is a tree decorating contest taking place in front of the First Presbyterian Church. e winner was announced at the tree lighting ceremony that closes out Hometown Holidays, and the trees will remain up throughout the holiday season.
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what happens when a deeply caring community comes together to highlight what they love about where they
e committee needs only ask, and the community comes through with donations of time, money, decorations, and treats to make a wonderful start to the winter for Caledonia residents and neighbors.
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I want to say thank you to the lady at Wegmans in Corning. I was sitting at an empty display table, grieving a friend who passed recently. You stopped and asked if I was OK. That random act of compassion meant everything to me. I pray you are blessed and your legs feel better. Thank you so much. I believe you were divinely sent.
I would like to thank all of the people who assisted me after I had a bad fall in East Rochester at our voting location. Thankfully, I am okay, just some bruising, but the number of people who came to help me was amazing. Along with the librarians I was able to walk out on my own and get myself home. These people really touched me with their concern. I did not get any names but want them to know how much they restored my faith in people!
Many thanks to all the motorists on Bronson Hill Road on October 21st who slowed down and stopped to help catch our escaped rescue puppy during busy traffic. Special shout out to Morgan from Springwater, the young lady who eventually captured Mookie. And to the couple in the white pickup truck who also assisted and covered several lawns and a hill going after her. These two “old” ladies were not quick enough and we are forever grateful.
I honestly can’t believe how our school administration and coaches handled this situation. The fact that members of the football team got into a fight — a literal embarrassment to the school and the entire program — and nothing serious was done about it is beyond frustrating. If it were any other students, they’d be suspended without question. But because it’s the football team? Give me a break. It’s embarrassing that the administration cares more about protecting the school’s image than holding people accountable. What kind of message does that send? That your reputation matters more than your integrity? I’m tired of pretending that this kind of behavior represents our school pride. If the administration and coaches really wanted to make things right, they’d stop covering for people and start standing up for what’s actually right!
Almost every week, I watch as our recyclable material bin is dumped into the large household waste tote, then mechanically dumped into the garbage pickup truck. Laziness of workers? We called, they claimed it doesn’t happen. IT DOES! Next week I’ll video.
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I know you’re probably going to scoff at this, but we want to give our kids a puppy for Christmas. The whole cute scene by the Christmas tree, and all. This isn’t a last-minute decision, as we have been talking about it for several months. We feel that our children, who are 10 and 8 years old, are old enough to play a role in the puppy’s care and training. Of course, we will take the lead in all matters. My husband researched the best family-friendly breeds, and we’ve contacted three different breeders to tell them our plan. What do you think? -- Zoey in Knoxville,Tennessee
DEAR ZOEY: You’ll get no scoffing from me.If there’s a “right” way to give kids a Christmas puppy, this is it. Rather than a spur-of-the-moment decision, you’re both putting a lot of thought and planning into this. You have a realistic view of the kids’ contribution to the puppy’s care and training. You are talking with multiple breeders and communicating your plans to them. This is the responsible way to bring a new pet home.
Be ready for the wrinkles, however. You’re adopting a living thing, and they grow by their own schedule. Good breeders will emphasize that they don’t guarantee puppies will be ready for homes by a specific date, so have a contingency plan if the puppy isn’t mature enough to come home on Christmas Eve. Your kids will be just as thrilled, and you can stage the “reveal” later so you can capture those family photos.
Building a little flexibility into your puppy plan will give you the opportunity to pick the exact breed of dog you’d like, and to meet the puppy ahead of time to determine its temperament.
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
Brunner is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Technician for 2nd/3rd shi .
Perform troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance on various types of presses, conveyors, and other associated equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics, and some electrical applications. Heavy press equipment experience is a plus.
Hourly Pay Range: $27.06 - $37.45 – based on experience Apply in person at 3959 Bates Rd., Medina or online at www.brunnerbrakes-intl.com in the Careers section. Resumes can also be emailed to jennis@brunnerbrakes-intl.com
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Join the longest-running biofuels and high-purity alcohol producer in the Northeast! Your Focus:
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Lead the maintenance team for the Northeast’s longest-running biofuels and high-purity alcohol facility.
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According to Gallup’s 2021 Economy and Personal Finance survey,the average individual in the United States is retiring earlier than many people might expect. Gallup found that the average retirement age was 62, which is two years earlier than the working respondents indicated they planned to retire. Canadians are retiring a little bit later than their American counterparts, as Statistics Canada reports the average retirement age in Canada is just over 63 and a half. The average retirement age is worth noting, as studies routinely find that many working professionals greatest concern about retiring is that they won’t have enough money saved to meet their needs. By recognizing that they may end up retiring earlier than they initially planned, professionals can make a concerted effort to save more money in the years ahead.
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