Batavia: Genesee Valley Penny Saver 12-26-2025

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Volunteers Needed

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• Mt. Carmel House, LLC: Opportunities for kind, compassionate individuals willing to support and/or care for members of the community in their final stage of life’s journey. All training provided. Teens to adults welcome. Email: volunteermtch@gmail.com • Pet Adoption Network: https://www.petadoptionnetwork.org/ volunteer: foster homes needed, caregivers for fosters residing on premises, staff open house shifts, PR/event planner. Email info@ petadoptionnetwork.org or call 585-338-9175 • The Vincent House Inc.: Vincent House is currently looking for resident care aides and fundraising volunteers. You will be given all the training you will need! Email: vhvolunteer@frontier.com • Lifespan of Greater Rochester: We train volunteers to go into the homes of people who are 60+ and help them with budgeting, bill pay, and balancing statements. Email ddodge@lifespan-roch.org or call 585-776-4378 • Tool Thrift Shop: Volunteer/donation based storefront in Fairport that provides reuse of tools/hardware, flexible Volunteer times with roles from Cashier to Tool Preparation with profits benefiting Senior programs in our Community. Email toolthriftshop@gmail.com to become part of our family.

• Girl Scouts: Co-leaders for troops, resource people, businesses able to give tours. Email fniteowl33@gmail.com • Patrick Place - A Comfort Care Home Inc.: Patrick Place is seeking volunteers for resident care, fundraising, community outreach, buildings maintenance and landscaping/gardening. Email: directorpatrickplace@ gmail.com • UR Noyes Health (Spice Box Gift Shop): Join our team of Spice Box Gift Shop volunteers! All profits from purchases go right back into the community, supporting Noyes Health, our patients and community. Email christa_barrows@urmc.rochester.edu or call 585-335-4358 • Heritage Christian Stables: Volunteer at HCS in Webster and make a difference. Support riders as they build strength and confidence through equine-assisted services. Help by side-walking, leading horses, or assisting with barn tasks, all while joining a kind, compassionate, and welcoming community. Email: stablesvolunteer@heritagechristianstables.org • Hospeace House, INC: Do you have 4 hours a month to volunteer at a Comfort Care Home located in Naples? Email: kathymincer@ hospeacehouse.org • Friends of Batavia: We sell hot dogs every Friday next to the Holland Land office & we could use a couple of extra hands. We use $$ to keep the Peace Garden looking beautiful & the flags hanging! Email: btcsdepot@aol.com • Serenity House of Victor: We are a two-bed comfort care home seeking caregiver, grounds, and fundraising volunteers. No experience necessary.

We provide training. Share your most valuable gift - yourself! Come join our team. Email serenityhousevictor@gmail.com or call 585-924-5840 • Geneseo Groveland Emergency Food Pantry: Help with Foodlink deliveries on the occasional Monday morning (every 4 - 6 weeks). Help us unload the truck and stock the pantry. Takes less than an hour. Call 585991-8220 or email ggefoodpantry@gmail.com.

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The Christmas Tree

By MPV Our Christmas tree stands straight and tall Like the life that I hope I can lead Its branches so thick and surrounding it all Just like family and friends that I need We wrapped it in lights from its head to its toe So to give it a softening glow They remind me of people who brightened my life I was blessed with and lucky to know The tinsel was next and it spiraled the tree So perfectly done by my wife I sat there amazed at the difference it made Stirring me to reflect on my life So many ornaments left to be hung A collection made over the years Each one representing a moment in time Made of laughter and some made of tears Last was the one that we placed on the top Shining down like a light from above Representing the star from that first Christmas night And the season of giving and love

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COOKING FOR A HOLIDAY CROWD The more foods you offer, the smaller the portion sizes can be. But because guests will likely want to try all the offerings, expect the average person to consume more food per individual when several foods are offered.

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BRINGING MYSTERY TO LIFE:

Sophie Houseman’s Immersive Shows Captivate Batavia B Y S O P H I A KO VAT C H

In early November, a cast of literary characters came to life in an interactive murder mystery show at the Richmond Memorial Library. Lady Macbeth, Sherlock Holmes, Alice from Wonderland, and other famous figures from classic books found themselves embroiled in a murder mystery after encountering a magical book that can alter stories. The show, entitled Murder in the Library, was written and directed by Batavia resident, Sophie Houseman.

Houseman moved to Batavia after graduating from SUNY Geneseo with a degree in communications and musical theater. Originally from the United Kingdom, she came to Western New York to study at Monroe Community College. She’s been an active part of the local theater scene ever since, participating in numerous productions with the Batavia Players, an entirely volunteer theater group based in the Main St. 56 Theater. Murder in the Library is the third murder mystery show written and directed by Houseman.

“There’s plenty of opportunities for people to do theater. There’s also a lot of opportunity for people to come and see high quality theater.”

SOPHIE HOUSEMAN

In a murder mystery production, the audience watches a few scenes on a centralized stage, during which the crime takes place. Then, audience members take on the role of detective, interrogating the characters considered suspects and deciding who they think the murderer is before the killer is revealed in a concluding scene. The result is an immersive, interactive theater experience like no other.

Houseman’s first murder mystery, Murder at the Carnival, began at the Main St. 56 Theater and sent the audience out to nearby local businesses and organizations to interrogate the characters. For her second, Murder at the Café, Houseman wrote a show that could take place in the Eden Café while about 25 guests ate dinner courses between each scene. To accommodate the smaller venue, the cast was just three characters. The show quickly sold out of tickets for the single planned performance, so they added two more nights.

Due to the success of her first two shows, the Richmond Memorial Library initially approached Houseman to create a show specifically for the library space. For Murder in the Library, Houseman had to consider how to make the best use of the space. “The cast is moving in and around the audience, they come up the aisle, they enter from the back of the room,” Houseman said. “We’re using every inch of that room that we can.” The library itself became the set Houseman had to work with. “There’s no special lighting or sound effects beyond what we can create at the library,” she said. “We’re not bringing the theater to the library. The library is becoming the theater.”

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Houseman will write and direct another murder mystery in 2026, which will start at the Main St. 56 Theater and move to local businesses. She also hopes to write more interactive shows for unique community spaces and see more people enjoying theater in Batavia. “There’s plenty of opportunities for people to do theater,” Houseman said. “There’s also a lot of opportunity for people to come and see high quality theater. A lot of people think you have to go to Buffalo or Rochester for that, but it’s right here in Batavia too.”

For information on Houseman’s future shows, as well as shows in the Batavia Players 2026 season, follow Batavia Players on Facebook or visit bataviaplayers.org.

Murder mysteries are challenging to write because the audience is invited to pick apart every line to determine a character’s potential motives for the murder. “You have to make sure every character has a motive and every character can be viewed as a suspect,” Houseman said. “But then you also have to make sure you’re not pointing everyone in the direction of the obvious murderer.” For Murder in the Library, Houseman had the additional challenge of keeping each character true to their original works while also making sense in the context of her show.

While Houseman always hopes at least a few people solve it, part of the fun is for it to be a true mystery that stumps at least some of the audience. It can be hard to see her work analyzed so deeply, but at the same time, it’s a kind of feedback few writers get from their audience. “It’s interesting to see how people interpret text so differently, which I don’t think you get when people watch a regular play,” Houseman said. “You might hear a couple of comments afterward about what they thought and how it was done, but murder mysteries really invite people to talk about how they view it differently.”

It’s not just the audience who engages more deeply with the script, but the cast does too, which is also a big part of the fun for Houseman, who says, “They dive into the words they are saying on an even deeper level than I ever intended them to be. They’re finding things that enhance the motive that I just intended as a funny little quip. The collaborative effort is amazing.”

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The Most Treatable Serious Senior Health Issue: Loneliness Here are some tactics to help seniors combat loneliness: • Get moving. Physical exercise increases the body’s level of “feel good” hormones, and can contribute to improved sleep, as well as fewer aches and pains. Seniors should get 30 minutes of moderately intense exercise per day, and if you exercise with companions, you’re also reaping the social benefits of the activity.

• Sit down with a friend or family member and watch a funny movie or TV show together. Laughter’s positive effects on the mind and body are well documented.

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Ask a neighbor to go for a walk with you. Join a club or social organization.

• Help yourself feel better by helping others. Volunteering has many positive effects on mental health. When you volunteer your time to help others, you’ll feel good about your actions and also expand your opportunities to meet new people.

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SENIOR NEWS LINE

By Matilda Charles

AI-assisted scams against seniors It’s not that scammers are getting smarter, but they have a new tool now: AI, artificial intelligence. For our own protection, we need to learn about AI and how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.

If you’ve posted any pictures on social media, take them down.

Make it your task for January to remove any photos you’ve put up, especially if -- heaven forbid -- there are snaps of your children and grandchildren.

If you routinely attach photos in emails to friends and family, and if they tend to post those on their own social media, ask them to remove the pictures. If they don’t comply, stop sending them photos. I know, that’s harsh. But you have to protect yourself and those dear to you.

Photos are the tip of the iceberg, however. Consider what scammers can do with innocent information about a vacation you took. They can personalize their scam against you and pretend to have met you on that trip. If you’ve posted the names of family members, or even the name of your dog, they can pretend to actually know you. It will sound so innocent if they then ask for your home address or the correct spelling of your name so they can send you a souvenir.

It gets worse: Scammers can clone voice samples they find online. If you’ve posted a video of a teen grandchild, scammers can convert that into a fake video call wherein the child appears to be upset and asks for help, which is another version of the grandparent scam.

One of the best sites I’ve found to learn about AI scams is McAfee’s Guide to Deepfake Scams and AI Voice Spoofing at www.mcafee. com/learn/a-guide-to-deepfake-scams-and-ai-voice-spoofing.

Also go online and search for “how scammers use AI against seniors.”

Level: Advanced

If you suspect you’ve been a victim of fraud, report it to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• Pro-form TREADMILL EXERCISE MACHINE. Tread allows for horizontal movement and includes digital work out program on machine. Palmyra. 585-703-5719 leave message

• Monarch wood burning ADD-A-FURNACE in working condition. I can pick up.

585-613-8410

• TiVo STREAMING BOX along with a Netgear 80 Wi-Fi/Router. Stanley. 585-752-6416

• Old HUNTER FAN PARTS. Especially brackets for fans that are 40 years old or more.

585-350-9727

• Two totes of PRINCESS HOUSE DISHES. Setting for 8 and others. South Byron.

585-548-2874

• Complete SINGLE BED with MATTRESS. 585-734-3871

• AIRBRUSH KIT and SMALL COMPRESSOR. Airbrush never used. Still in original packaging. Shortsville. frankbiff@protonmail.com

• 18” RIMS. Size 215/55r18. 315-548-3872

• APPLE GRINDER and PRESS. 585-447-2176 • MAGAZINES - Men and women’s. CRAFT SUPPLIES for journaling, painting, and card making. griffewsclan@yahoo.com

• Large bag of medium sized PINECONES from Virginia. Pick up Henrietta.

Text 585-404-6746 • Honda RIDING MOWER, no mowing attachments. In garage for 6 years. Was working when stored. Metal and motor worth something. Fairport. 585-413-6897 • WOMEN’S CLOTHING – various sizes. WINTER COAT. COLORING BOOKS, JEWELRY, STUFFED ANIMALS, and lots more. Henrietta. 585-487-6322 or 585-236-0426 • CEDAR CHEST, TABLE and two CHAIRS and a large WHITE SHELF. 585-507-8788 • Men’s large size WINTER JACKET. Well insulated. Good for outside work.

585-229-2186 • RN TEXTBOOKS (c)1925 - About a dozen, take all. Honeoye Falls. hire14480@gmail.com • 65” Samsung FLAT SCREEN TV. 5-6 yrs old, needs repair. Stafford. tsmith03@rochester.rr.com

• VCR for Christmas Eve. scataldi02@gmail.com • Old Style STEEL WINDOW WEIGHTS - 2) two pounds and/or 2) ten pounds with rope holes. 585-482-5832 • Old iPAD, men’s JOGGING PANTS size 3X and HANDHELD GAME SYSTEMS. 585-415-8513 • Seeking old GAS and OIL ARTIFACTS, SIGNS, OIL CANS, and more. Call or text 315-576-1278 • VASES - All sizes, any color. To do flower arrangements to give to local nursing homes etc. Dewash64@yahoo.com • Working DRYER that could fit in a smaller space. Around Batavia area. 585-536-6269 • CAR in good working condition for low-income family. 585-360-6226

• Large quantity of ORGAN MUSIC. North Rose. jclingus@yahoo.com • Boxes and boxes of HOLIDAY CARDS and lots and lots of GIFT BAGS - all brand new!

Fairport. cjsnow@rochester.rr.com • Heavy duty WOOD FIREPLACE TV STAND. You move. West Henrietta.

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events BATAVIA Night to Shine! Prom-like experience for people with special needs, ages 14+. Includes dinner, dancing, limo rides, and many other fun activities. Held February 13, 6pm8:30pm at the Grace Baptist Church, 238 Vine Street, Batavia.

Guest and volunteer registrations opens October 13th on our website: https://gracebatavia.org/nightto-shine/

Community New Year’s Breakfast - As the new year dawns, there’s no better way to celebrate new beginnings than by gathering with others for a meal!

You are cordially invited to this delicious and fun New Year’s Breakfast! This breakfast is all about enjoying a feast together and sharing stories from the past year, and setting a positive, connected tone for the year ahead.

Bring your whole family and enjoy a gourmet brunch. January 4th, 10am, Batavia First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St., Batavia. https://fpcbatavia.org/event/ community-new-years-breakfast/

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Wonder Hour - The Wonder Hour is a special time for children to explore a Bible story and respond to it through fun, interactive discovery centers. Sunday, January 4th, 9am, Batavia First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St., Batavia. https:// fpcbatavia.org/

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Soul Sanctuary - Join us for Soul Sanctuary, a monthly gathering designed to help you reconnect with your inner self and find a deeper sense of well-being. January 5, 6:30pm, Batavia First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St., Batavia. https://fpcbatavia.org/ Epiphany House Blessing & Door Chalking - The Feast of the Epiphany commemorates the arrival of the Magi, who followed a star to witness the revealing of Christ. A couple of volunteers will come to your home and mark the lintel (door frame) with: 20 + C + M + B + 26. This beautiful act sets your home apart as a place of Christian hospitality, peace, and blessing for the year ahead. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE HOME! We will simply use blessed chalk to mark your door frame and leave a blessing prayer card. Sign up on our website!

Guidelines for Hometown Events To Post Your Event: Log in and submit your event online at www.gvpennysaver.com/calendar or in person at: 1471 Route 15, Avon, NY 14414 Submit your event by the Monday 2 weeks prior to publication date.

Events must occur on a specific date and time. Event submissions may not include businesses or schools seeking registration for classes or programs, or organizations seeking crafters, vendors, or item donations.

Genesee Valley Penny Saver reserves the right to approve/reject events for publication. Events are published as space allows.

THE TYPE OF LODGING ACCOMMODATION Hotel: Hotels cater to people who will be staying a few nights. They often feature spacious lobbies and some amenities, such as swimming pools or exercise rooms.

Some hotels have restaurants attached to them. Hotels are among the most popular accommodations. According to the travel resource Dauntless Jaunter, hotels are categorized according to a “star” rating system. · 1-star: This is a bare essentials hotel that offers just the basics with no extra bells and whistles. · 2-star: A two-star hotel is usually reasonably priced and has minimal services and amenities and a neutral decor. · 3-star: This hotel is meant to offer an above-average stay as far as options and amenities. Modern conveniences can be expected at three-star properties. · 4-and 5-star: These hotels offer deluxe service and guests can expect luxury amenities and a wide range of offerings at these properties. However, they also can expect to pay more for accommodations.

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WEEK OF DECEMBER 29, 2025

What to watch & where to watch it: 29-Dec: “A Royal Residence” (Docuseries)

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29-Dec: “The Naked Gun” (PG-13)

Prime Video

30-Dec: “Ricky Gervais: Morality” (Comedy Special)

Netflix

30-Dec: “Book Club: The Next Chapter” (PG-13)

Peacock

30-Dec: “Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story”

Netflix

31-Dec: “Together” (R)

Hulu

31-Dec: “Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out” (Season 1)

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3-Jan: “Selling the City” (Season 1)

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Genesee Valley Health Partnership

Anti-violence and bullying training and education in many Livingston County schools and communities is supported by UWLC.

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Do you have HEEL pain or ARCH pain?

By Keith Roach, M.D.

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).

Lynch Syndrome Patient Is Unsure Whether To Stop Colonoscopy

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 79-year-old female who is currently on biannual infusions for osteoporosis and high cholesterol. In 2018, I was diagnosed with Lynch syndrome with an MSH6 deviation. The genetic testing was done after I had breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and a colectomy for three years in a row. Yearly colonoscopies have been included in my preventive care.

In 2022, during my colonoscopy, I experienced excessive vagal tone and needed atropine to restore my heart beat. Since this time, I have been given Robinul prior to the procedure, which has prevented another incident of bradycardia. My gastroenterologist isn’t recommending any more colonoscopies due to this cardiac issue and my age.

ADVANCED PODIATRY ASSOCIATES Joseph Canzoneri, DPM Benjamin Heddy, DPM

I have always been told that colonoscopies are necessary to prevent cancerous polyps from occurring. Is the risk of a colonoscopy under these circumstances greater than the risk of my getting colon cancer due to Lynch syndrome? -- F.M.

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ANSWER: People with Lynch syndrome are at an increased risk for a variety of cancers, especially of the colon but also other parts of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach, small intestine, pancreas and bile duct). People with Lynch syndrome are also at an increased risk for endometrial and ovarian cancer (in women), prostate cancer (in men), and other cancers including skin and brain cancer. Gastroenterologists know that cancer of the colon can arise without a polyp.

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HOW COUPLES CAN BENEFIT FROM HIRING LOCAL WEDDING VENDORS: Local vendors will be familiar with the area and possibly even the location where the wedding will be held. That can help couples avoid having to give directions, discuss venue protocols, and handle other tasks that must be worked out with non-local vendors. For example, local photographers familiar with a particular venue will know all of the best places to get shots, and some vendors may have preexisting relationships with venue representatives that could ensure wedding day operations go smoothly.

For people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic analysis is recommended.

The exact gene may help determine the optimal beginning time and frequency of a colonoscopy. The decision of when to discontinue screening via a colonoscopy is not agreed upon by experts, but clearly when the risk of performing a colonoscopy is greater than the expected benefit, it’s time to stop. This is less about reaching a certain age than it is about underlying medical conditions.

You have a slow heart rate during sedation for the colonoscopy, and it sounds as though your doctors have found a way to do the colonoscopy safely. Your lifetime risk of colon cancer, given your MSH carrier status, is estimated to be 20%, but at age 79, you have outlived much of your risk.

Most cases of colon cancer in Lynch syndrome occur before age 80.

In my opinion, both the risks of a colonoscopy and the risk of developing colon cancer are low, which means that it is difficult to make a recommendation as to which way you should go. Stopping is reasonable, but if you feel strongly that you want to continue, this is also reasonable. __________ 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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Merry Christmas from Hilton

They’ll never find me here!

MAKE THE YEAR AHEAD CLUTTER-FREE Thin out DVD and CD libraries. Thanks to streaming services and digital music players, DVDs and compact discs have become somewhat obsolete. Discard or donate DVDs that you can just as easily stream through your television, and convert compact discs to digital files that you can play on your computer and MP3 players, ultimately donating the discs and clearing space.

SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS:

Happy Holidays!

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Dogs mature at faster rates than human beings. While many have heard the rule that every human year equals seven dog years, the reality isn’t so cut and dry. Size and breed play roles in determining a dog’s age equivalent. According to the pets division of WebMD, the first year of life for a dog may be roughly equivalent to 15 years for a human. Dog food manufacturer Purina says that by its tenth year alive, a small, medium and large dog is 56, 60 and 66 in human years, respectively.

Ruby & Dean Ruby and Dean are 10-month-old Scottish Fold cats who are excited for their first Christmas. While they are already spoiled, they are hoping Santa brings them more springs to play with because they hide them so well no one can find them. When they aren’t playing, they are either snuggling up with their human sisters or “keeping watch” in their tower.

IT PAYS TO USE CRATES WHEN TRAINING PUPPIES Many dog owners, particularly those who have never before had a dog, may hesitate to employ crates to train their puppies. That’s understandable, as on the surface it can seem cruel or inhumane to confine a living animal to a cage. However, the AKC notes that dogs are den animals that naturally seek out canine caves for security. That’s true whether dog owners provide crates for their puppies or not. So while humans may see crates as cruel, dogs very likely view their crates as secure places where they can go if they get scared or feel skittish. In fact, according to the AKC, dogs’ perception of crates is one reason why dog owners typically find it relatively easy to get their dogs to adjust to crates and ultimately enjoy them.

By Sam Mazotta

Help your pets have a very merry and safe -Christmas DEAR PAW’S CORNER: This is the first Christmas for my puppy “Max,” who is 5 months old. My mom always has a lot of activities and decorates the house all over, and I’m worried that Max will eat decorations or food. How can I keep him safe? -- Jayde S., Brooklyn DEAR JAYDE: Excellent job keeping Max’s safety first and foremost in your mind! The holidays can be a perilous time for curious puppies. Here are a few ways to maximize his safety while celebrating.

Talk to your family. Sit down with them and explain that decorations, food and treats need to be placed out of your dog’s reach.

Reinforce basic obedience skills. Work with Max on recall commands and behavioral training.

Stay on schedule. The holidays are super busy, but it is important to keep Max on his regular daily schedule of walks, feeding and training.

Store dog food and treats securely. The pantry often sits open during holiday preparations. Make sure Max can’t get into his dog food and overeat, causing serious complications like bloat.

Create a “safe room” for Max during holiday events. Parties, dinners and the fun of unwrapping gifts can all overstimulate a young dog. During the height of festivities, place Max in a quiet room with his favorite toys and bedding. When the wrapping paper is cleaned up, bring Max out to greet everyone.

Note behavioral patterns for later. Keep an eye on how Max behaves during this strange, exciting time of year. Is he reactive toward strangers or shiny, unfamiliar things? Do you have a difficult time getting him to obey commands? Resolve to work with Max on these issues after the holidays.

Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

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

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Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.

Fair Housing Enforcement Project Monroe County Legal Assistance Center 1 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 325-2500 • www.lawny.org EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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Nurse Helpers Needed

Hiring in LeRoy, NY

VARIOUS SHIFTS (Days, Evenings, Nights)

2 Full-Time Ambulance Billing Specialists

NURSES PER DIEM Salary discussed at interview

If interested call 585-494-6016

Billing is responsible for data entry and insurance billing of patient claims. Computer, accuracy and motivational skills required.

In-house training will be necessary and usually requires 6-9 months.

Send resumes to resumes@medexbilling.com

Experienced and dependable

Part-Time Line Cook Call 585-948-6060 or stop in to apply.

Carolina Eastern – Crocker, LLC

49 S. Pearl St., Oakfield

has been serving the communities in WNY since 1930 with high-quality products and services. CEC is presently hiring for the following full-time position for our Pavilion location:

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST FULL-TIME: PAVILION

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

This individual will be responsible for all aspects of administrative duties in a small office setting.

Must be conscientious, organized, and be able to keep paperwork processed in an accurate and timely manner. Will be responsible for coordinating purchase orders and deliveries with seed vendors, learning batch system for fertilizer programs, answering phones, and coordinating daily job duties with plant staff with the manager’s direction.

Western New York Energy, LLC (Medina, NY) Join the longest-running biofuels and high-purity alcohol producer in the Northeast!

Your Focus: • Ensure maximum plant up me and efficiency.

• Repair and maintain industrial equipment (pumps, valves, compressors, dis lla on systems).

• Perform Preven ve Maintenance (PM).

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneuma c issues.

We Require: • 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience (drymill ethanol plant experience is highly preferred).

• Strong troubleshoo ng and mechanical skills.

• Flexibility for call-ins and over me.

Hourly Rate Range: $25 to $38 per hour (determined by experience and qualifica ons) Benefits: Compe ve pay, Health & Dental Insurance, 401(k) Match.

Apply: In person at 4141 Bates Rd., Medina, NY 14103 or send resume to jobs@wnyenergy.com

Monday-Friday, with some Saturdays in the Spring. $20-$26 per hour based on qualifications. Full benefit packages offered with profit sharing bonus, health, dental, vision coverage, paid vacation, holidays, sick time, short-term disability, life insurance, and more.

Visit www.cecrocker.com to review job description and application.

Or apply in person at 8610 Route 237, Stafford, NY. No phone calls, please!

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NON-TEACHING Bus Attendants & Drivers, Cafeteria Monitors, Cleaners, Custodian, Food Service (Helpers, Assistant Cook, Cook, and Cook Manager), Hall Monitor, Student Behavioral Assistants, Teacher Aides, Security Substitutes, and Subs in all other areas.

1. HISTORY: What city is considered the birthplace of democracy?

2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president had a pet raccoon named Rebecca?

3. MOVIES: What is the 2007 documentary “The 11th Hour” about?

4. GEOGRAPHY: How many countries lie along the equator?

5. ANATOMY: Which part of the eye controls how much light enters it?

6. TELEVISION: What is the name of the Tanners’ cat on the sitcom “ALF”?

7. LITERATURE: What are the names of the two families in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”?

8. CHEMISTRY: What kind of reaction produces heat?

9. U.S. STATES: Which state was the first to join the Union?

10. ASTRONOMY: Which is the only planet in our solar system that rotates on its side?

ANSWERS

1. Athens, Greece.

2. Calvin Coolidge.

3. The critical state of the Earth’s environment.

4. 13.

5. Iris.

6. Lucky.

7. Capulet and Montague.

8. Exothermic.

9. Delaware.

10. Uranus.

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Day, Night, Weekend Bartender Needed Flexible hours.

No experience necessary, will train. Growth opportunity available.

Pavilion Cloverleaf Call 716-860-9129

2 Full-Time Mechanic Positions Available

Hourly wage plus benefits.

Small engine lawn and garden experience required.

Apply in person or call:

Saxby Implement Corp.

180 State. Rte. 251 Mendon, NY 14506 585-624-2938 saxbycorp@frontiernet.net

RÉSUMÉ WRITING RULES TO FOLLOW Keep juicy details up top Format the résumé so the most pertinent information is within the top onethird of the document. Beef up a summary statement and use it in lieu of an objective. Make sure that summary includes keywords that promote your skills and experience to potentially lure the recruiter into reading more.

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MAINTENANCE MANAGER Western New York Energy, LLC (Medina, NY) Lead the maintenance team for the Northeast’s longest-running biofuels and high-purity alcohol facility.

Your Leadership Role: • Manage and lead the en re Maintenance Department.

• Implement best-prac ces for PM, PdM, and RCFA. • Oversee CMMS, work scheduling, safety, and departmental budget.

• Direct plant shutdowns.

Required Qualifica ons: • 5-10+ years in industrial process manufacturing maintenance (ethanol, chemical, or refinery preferred).

• 3-5+ years of supervisory/management experience.

• Proficiency with CMMS and strong analy cal/ RCFA skills.

Annual Compensa on: $80,000 to $110,000 (nego able based on experience and qualifica ons) Great Benefits: Compe ve salary, Health/Dental Insurance, and 401(k) Match.

Apply Today: In person: 4141 Bates Rd., Medina, NY 14103 or send resume to jobs@wnyenergy.com

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