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HOW PARENTS CAN SIMPLIFY STUDENTS’ TRANSITION TO COLLEGE LIFE
Teach kids how to develop budgets. Another problem many first-year college students encounter is an inability to effectively manage their money. Whether you plan to give kids an allowance while they are in school or intend for them to work part-time for their spending money, use senior year of high school as an opportunity to show kids how to budget their money. If they don’t have accounts already, open bank accounts in your youngster’s name, and insist that he or she start paying for his or her expenses via these accounts. Resist the urge to give high school kids gas money or money for shopping trips if they have already spent their allowances so they can learn how to effectively manage money between paydays. In addition, teach kids abouttherightandwrongwaystousecreditcards,includingtheimportance of paying balances in full and on time.
Lovin’ on some li le chickens
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Lately, we have come upon highway workers resurfacing the roadways. Please watch for and obey the flag person that is directing traffic. Why do some think they should drive around them, ignore stop signs, beep the horn, swear or even give them the finger? They are only doing their job in keeping the roads in good and safe condition for all of us. To the many highway workers in and around the area, a BIG THANK YOU for standing out there or driving a dump truck in this recent heat wave we have had. You are appreciated by many of us!
A rave to praise
Hidden treasures that lie within, long forgotten, buried deep inside behind a wall where no one has ever been. We take for granted things in this life. We put nothing in perspective, just leave it to strife! I write this rave for Hocus-Focus’ artist, Henry Boltinoff, for waking a talent that was long ago lost... drawing! Mr. Boltinoff is very talented in bringing to life his art and others’ “hidden inspiration” and love of drawing. HocusFocus has saved my life in so many ways; words cannot express my gratitude and attitude for his art. The Penny Saver is very blessed to have him as an artist and contributor to the many lives he has touched... especially mine. I enjoy the Penny Saver that much more knowing Hocus-Focus is patiently awaiting an exit from my mailbox to my kitchen table top with a sketch pad, art supplies, and determination to draw the characters of Mr. Henry Boltinoff’s Hocus-Focus. Thank you for keeping me alive and well fed with drawing.
Please, obey the speed limit!
To everyone who uses [local road in local town] the speed limit is 30mph inside the village limits. Show some respect for our children, pets, and adults by driving the posted speed limit. This is our neighborhood, not a racetrack.
Telephone Crimes
The disgusting behavior of phone users has really gotten out of hand. I attended an outdoor concert, and people could not just sit and listen. They had to hold their phones up to record portions of it, blocking the line of sight for everyone behind them. Some in the front row even stood up to get a wide sweeping view, and then they had to share it with their partner while still standing. I finally had to move to the open area in the rear where no one was around me so I could get an uninterrupted view.
Quiet Hours mean ‘Be Quiet!’
As much as we know that everyone loves to blare their music while driving on these lovely summer days (keyword: DAYS), we do not need to hear ‘your’ loud car stereo system past 10pm. Some of us prefer to not be woken up to our homes shaking or being shaken out of bed because you decide that the entire neighborhood needs to hear your music.
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DID YOU KNOW? According to the National Autism Association, autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability that affects the normal development of the brain in various areas. Those areas include social interaction, communication skills and cognitive function. Autism generally appears before a child reaches his or her third birthday, and the NAA notes it is diagnosed four times as often in boys than it is in girls. Roughly 40 percent of children with autism do not speak, but parents whose children speak between the ages of 12 and 18 months should know that such youngsters can still ultimately be diagnosed with autism. In such instances, the NAA notes that children lose the words they previously learned. Incidences of autism appear to be on the rise, though the reasons for that remain unclear. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of autism had risen to one in every 59 children by 2018. That’s twice as great as the rate in 2004, when the CDC reported one in 125 children were diagnosed with autism.
Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. e 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.
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BUDGET-FRIENDLY WAYS TO UPGRADE A LANDSCAPE Plant to create privacy. Homeowners spent more time at home than ever before during the pandemic, and some might have grown tired of seeing what their neighbors are up to. Fencing might be the first solution homeowners consider when looking to make their landscapes more private. But new fencing installation can be expensive, costing homeowners between $1,667 and $4,075 on average, according to BobVila.com. A more costly and natural solution is to plant trees around the perimeter. Speak with a local landscaping professional, who can survey the property to see which trees might thrive and provide the privacy homeowners want.
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Exercise videos on AARP
Here’s one more reason to keep checking back on the AARP website: the big selection of fitness offerings in the healthy living section. There are the articles, of course: complete guide to pickleball, link between sugar and cancer, ways to get an energy boost and others. But it’s the workout videos that have caught my eye.
The site (aarp.org) has videos on cardio, walking, balance, stretching, core exercises and more. The knees get a lot of much-needed attention with videos on improving knee mobility and building stronger knees. Strength training has videos on building both the upper and lower body muscles.
What I appreciated in these videos is that many of them can be done while seated or holding a chair for balance, if necessary, and none require expensive equipment. A couple of light hand weights (or even soup cans), maybe a mat for the floor, and that’s all you need.
The yoga section is comprehensive, with videos aimed at beginners who are ages 50 and 60 plus a video for those who are already 70.
But I think my favorite area is the 10-minute section for when I just don’t have time for a full workout. If you can’t make your way around the AARP site to get to the videos, do a search for “10-minute workout” to find a long list of short videos done by experts. Or search for “Denise Austin” and you’ll find dozens of exercise videos she’s created for seniors.
If you’re only going to look at one exercise article, make it “10 Exercises to Do Today for a Healthier, Happier Tomorrow.” These exercises are geared to helping us continue doing the daily things we need to accomplish: Strengthen your grocery-carrying muscles, keep your shoulder muscles limber and strong so you can put away dishes and (a favorite of many) strengthen your grip so you can open jars.
WEEK OF AUGUST 1, 2025
ONNOW:“BuiltinBirmingham:Brady&theBlues”(Docuseries) PrimeVideo ONNOW:“ChiefofWar”(Season1) AppleTV+ 4-Aug:“KingoftheHill”(Season14) Hulu 4-Aug:“EyesofWakanda”(Season1) Disney+ 5-Aug:“LoveLife”(Seasons1&2) Netflix 5-Aug:“CapturingTheirKiller:TheGirlsontheHighBridge”(Docuseries) Hulu 6-Aug:“Wednesday”(Season2,Vol.1) Netflix 6-Aug:“Platonic”(Season2) AppleTV+ 7-Aug:“TheMonkey”(R) Hulu 7-Aug:“5thSeptember”(R) Paramount+
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The tradition dates back to June 16, 1982, when President Ronald Reagan declared that August would officially be National Peach Month for health and nutritional reasons.
Within this month itself, one can celebrate Eat a Peach Day on August 22 and National Peach Pie Day on August 24, and who doesn’t love a good food holiday? But before you reach for a slice of peach pie or sink your teeth into the fleshy goodness of the fruit itself, take a minute to learn something new about this mouth-watering fuzzy fruit. Fun Facts
The average peach tree produces fruit for 12 years and can be harvested multiple times in the same season.
Tri-color peaches
Peaches can actually come in three different colors — yellow, white, and red.
1500s | Peaches Reach American Shores
Thanks to Spanish explorers, this juicy fruit lands on American soil and begins to take root.
1600s | The First Peach Tree Planted in Georgia
The first peach tree is planted in Georgia, quickly earning it the nickname ‘The Peach State’ of America.
College students may underestimate cost-of-living expenses when planningtheirschool-yearbudgets.Butsuchexpensescanbesubstantial, catching even the most well-prepared students off guard. Fortunately, there are several ways for college students to save money on living expensesandstillmakethemostoftheirtimeoncampus.
Getting a COVID Booster Before a Cruise Is Prudent for Couple &body mind
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I will be traveling to the United Kingdom in July and will be on a ship with about 700 passengers. We are wondering whether it would be smart (or unnecessary) to get a COVID booster before the trip. We are both in our late 60s and have had all the available COVID shots. (The last one we received was on Oct. 10, 2024.)
I have mild asthma, and we both have BMIs of about 30 with no other health issues. There is so much information and misinformation on these vaccinations, so I would appreciate your educated opinion. -- O.W.I.
ANSWER: In my opinion, it would be very smart to get a COVID shot before you go, ideally at least two weeks ahead but no more than three months ahead. The vaccine takes about two weeks to work and gives its best protection for about three months.
At the time of this writing, a new strain (NB.1.8.1) is rapidly spreading in other countries and in North America. It would be very prudent for you both to get the vaccine, especially given your risk factors of being over 65, being a little overweight, and (in your case) having mild asthma.You may very well be exposed on a cruise ship, which is where some of the earliest COVID cases came from.
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration has recently set new requirements on who can get the vaccine, and they have done so without the input of experts -- the basic scientists, clinicians and epidemiologists who should all be giving input on vaccine policies. In short, administrators have removed your doctor’s ability to decide whether you are appropriate for the vaccine. Since you are over 65, you and your husband should still be able to get the vaccine unless the FDA further restricts the ability to get vaccines. For others in similar situations, I recommend getting the vaccine while you still have this choice.
DR. ROACH WRITES: Quite a few readers asked me about a recent high-profile case of advanced prostate cancer -- President Joe Biden -- and how this could have happened.
I first answer with humility. I don’t know what the screening was like for President Biden. Although I have read reports that he was not being screened, I am not confident that I know enough to have an opinion on the appropriateness of the screening strategy used in his case.
Second, I answer from my knowledge on the biology of prostate cancer, which is that not all prostate cancers can be caught through screening. A PSA level can be low even with advanced cancer. Also, some prostate cancers can grow very quickly in between screenings. Both of these would be uncommon, however. Screening does reduce the risk of death from prostate cancer but does not eliminate it. Prostate cancer death rates have decreased by about half in the U.S., partly from screening and partly due to improvements in medical, radiological and surgical treatment.
Third and most importantly, I answer with compassion. Looking backward is not helpful to the person who is facing a difficult diagnosis. I wish the best for President Biden and his family, and I am confident that he will get the best care available.
Overexposure to ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from the sun has been linked to a host of major health problems. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, unprotected exposure to UV radiation is the most preventable risk factor for skin cancer, which the Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation notes is responsible for one in every three cancers diagnosed across the globe each year.OverexposuretoUVradiation can also contribute to premature aging and other skin damage. When the skin is overexposed to UV radiation, actinic keratoses may develop on areas of the body that were exposed to the sun, including the face, hands and forearms. Actinic keratoses have a raised, reddish appearance and may be rough in texture. Vision problemsmayalsoariseasaresult of overexposure to UV radiation. The EPA notes that research has indicated that exposure to UV radiation increases a person’s risk for developing certain types of cataracts, a medical condition in which the lens of the eye grows increasingly opaque. Overexposure to UV radiation may also contribute to degeneration of the macula, the region of the retina with the greatest visual acuity. UV-protective eyeglasses, contact lenses and sunglasses can protect people from the type of eye damage that arises from overexposure to UV radiation. The body’s immune system may also be adversely affected by overexposure to UV radiation, making a person more vulnerable toinfectionsandevencancer.
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. MOVIES: Who is Luke and Leia’s mother in the “Star Wars” movies?
2. GEOGRAPHY: The country of Suriname is on which continent?
3. HISTORY: Which 5th-century conqueror was known as “the Scourge of God”?
4. TELEVISION: Who is the creator of the quirky sitcom “Community”?
5. ANATOMY: What kind of blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
6. MYTHOLOGY: In Greek mythology, who turned everything he touched into gold?
7. U.S. STATES: Which state was the 50th and last to join the union?
8. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “A Clockwork Orange”?
9. FOOD & DRINK: Which vegetable is used to make baba ganoush?
10. CHEMISTRY: What is the common name for acetic acid?
ANSWERS
1. Padme Amidala.
2. South America.
3. Attila the Hun.
4. Dan Harmon. 5. Arteries. 6. King Midas. 7. Hawaii. 8. Anthony Burgess. 9. Eggplant. 10. Vinegar.
Lady and Prince are Cocka-Poos. They are sister and brother from the same litter and recently celebrated their 3rd birthday.
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CANAL WALKS WITH CANINES
The Erie Canalway Trail is a favorite among dog walkers from Brockport to Albion, and for good reason! With long, flat paths and scenic views, it’s the perfect weekend outing. Just remember: even in rural stretches, leash laws apply. And always bring bags, this trail is a shared gem!
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Leash training 101
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I recently adopted a rambunctious dog who is really difficult to take for walks. “Sharpe” is just over a year old and is friendly, but big -- about 70 pounds already! How can I keep this big guy calm on the leash? -- Vance K. in Minneapolis
DEAR VANCE: Congratulations on your new dog! And kudos for prioritizing his behavior training.
The most important factor in your dog calming down on the leash is consistency, consistency, consistency. You need to work with him first thing in the morning -- during and after his morning walk -- and in the evening. Sessions can be just five minutes long.
Positive reinforcement is another factor. When Sharpe starts to associate good behavior with a positive stimulus -- a treat or extra affection -- he’ll repeat that behavior more often, and willingly.
Start in an area free of exciting distractions (a dog park full of other dogs, for example, will pull Sharpe’s attention away from you). Carry a pocket full of treats (chopped into tiny pieces so he never gets too much). Hold the leash correctly with Sharpe on your left side. If he’s standing calmly, give him a single treat. If he’s tugging and pulling away, stand still until he becomes calm -- and reward that with a treat.
Next, say “heel” calmly and step forward. The aim is to have Sharpe start walking beside you, at your pace -- not pulling ahead or diverting to sniff something. If Sharpe starts with you, treat. Then two steps forward, and if he starts with you, treat. Progress from here; most dogs start to get it after a few sessions, and you’ll eventually walk around the area multiple times with Sharpe at your side.
You will need to reinforce Sharpe’s training throughout his life, and you won’t ever regret the time you spend with him.
Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under the trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the blue sky, is by no means waste of time. ~John Lubbock, “Recreation,” The Use of Life, 1894
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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
* On Aug. 7, 1987, Lynne Cox braves the freezing waters of the Bering Strait to make the first recorded swim from the U.S. to the Soviet Union. Her swim took 2 hours and 16 minutes.
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CALIFORNIA SWEET POTATO BLUEBERRY YOGURT MUFFINS
(NAPSI) — If you’re looking for a healthy start to your day, give California Sweet Potato Blueberry Yogurt Muffins a try. Chock full of nutrient-dense ingredients such as blueberries, yogurt and whole wheat, these powerhouse muffins have a secret ingredient: shredded California sweet potatoes. A designated superfood, California sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber. Plus, they keep the muffins moist and tender and add just the right amount of sweetness.
Bake a dozen (or more) and store in individual bags in the freezer for a healthy portable breakfast the entire household will enjoy.
California Sweet Potato Blueberry Yogurt Muffins
Makes 24 regular or 10 jumbo muffins
4 large eggs
1 1/2 c plain yogurt
1/2 c butter, melted
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c whole wheat flour
2 c shredded sweet potatoes
1 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 c blueberries
Preheat oven to 375° F. Coat muffin tins with nonstick spray.
In large bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, butter and vanilla. In medium bowl, combine flours, sweet potatoes, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix flour mixture into egg mixture. Gently stir in blueberries.
Divide batter between 24 regular or 10 jumbo muffin cups. Bake until golden brown and set, about 25 minutes for regular muffins or 30 for jumbo.
For more recipes & info about California sweet potatoes, visit www.casweetpotatoes.com.
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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
* On Aug. 6, 1890, at Auburn Prison in New York, the first execution by electrocution in history is carried out against murderer William Kemmler. When the current failed after 17 seconds, a second charge was required for two minutes before Kemmler was declared deceased.
NEWARK ROTARY
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Winners
Drawing will be held on August 23rd at Ruby Shooz Live Music at Newark Rotary Family Festival. For Tickets Call/Text Jan at (315) 573-0617, or stop into Joey’s Northside Grocery or Bodine’s Liquor Store, both located in Newark.
Proceeds to benefit the Newark Rotary Foundation projects. *Winner need not be present.
All real estate advertised in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Fair Housing Enforcement Project Monroe County Legal Assistance Center 1 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 325-2500 • www.lawny.org
Something Witchy This Way Comes
HOW A
FINGER LAKES PERFORMANCE GROUP RAISES MONEY FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
BY KATRINA M. RANDALL
Giving off a distinctive magical vibe, the Witchy Women of the Finger Lakes may be garbed in witch hats and dance with brooms, but it doesn’t need to be Halloween for them to cast a spell on their audience.
Performing in events and parades thatincludethePurplePaintedLady Festival in Palmyra, the New York Lavender Festival in Red Creek, the Pumpkin Hook Carnival, and so manymore,thewitchyperformance group’s season has just begun and runs through Halloween.
e Witchy Women of the Finger Lakes is a local branch of an international group that started in Germany, called the Wolfshäger Hexenbrut (the Wolf Hunter’s Coven). Similar groups exist across the US and around the world since the original group first performed the “Witch Dance” in Harz, Germany in 2016, to composer Peter Fox’s song, “Schüttel deinen Speck,” which translates to “Shake your bacon.”
plusbrewinguptheirownsignature choreography. When they’re at events with other witchy dance covens, they can join forces on the spot and bewitch the audience together.
Ranging in age from 30–74, each woman understands that being part of the performance group is a commitment. Typically, they begin rehearsing in April and practice weekly through the end of October. While they currently have 23 members, the group is adaptable and can modify dances at events based on space and the number of members available. Performing across the region, they don’t charge a fee. Instead, the group asks for donations, which they give to the Community Action Programs (CAP) Cayuga/Seneca to fund the organization’s domestic violence intervention program. In the last four years, the group has raised $31,000 for victims of domestic violence through their witchy dancing.
e Finger Lakes group first cast their dancing spell in 2019, learning all the same moves as the original group,
Fran Luczak Rothel, the group’s official “flight instructor,” says, “My favorite part is presenting the
“We’ve heard stories, and it breaks our hearts, and we just feel so good about what we do because we’re giving back to our community.”
FRAN LUCZAK ROTHEL
checktotheCAPagency.Foreverysinglewomaninvolved in the Witchy Women, their heart and soul were put into this.” Some of the women involved in the group have also been personally impacted by domestic violence, making all the witches especially passionate about the cause. Rothel says, “We’ve heard stories, and it breaks our hearts, and we just feel so good about what we do because we’re giving back to our community.”
Of course, dressing up as a witch is fun as well. Although they’re o en asked if they’re actually practicing witches, they’restrictlyaperformancegroup.Whiletheyfrequently dance with brooms, they also have other witchy props, like their spoon dance, in which they bang spoons against cauldrons, “stirring something up.”
Another dance they like to do is with a glowing ball once darkness falls. Rothel says, “We like to do that in the evening because it’s a beautiful dance, and it’s a story about a girl whose father is a king who’s locked her in the
castle, and her lover is outside the gates. Bottom line, she reunites with him. So it’s a beautiful story.” In fact, she says, all the songs they dance to tell a story.
When the witches dance, they o en bring children from the audience out and give them little brooms of their own to dance with, Rothel says, adding, “You should see the smiles on our faces when we see the smiles on their faces. at’s my favorite part, really, my favorite part of the whole thing.”
For more information, connect with them at Witchy Women of the Finger Lakes (Facebook) and @witchywomenflx on Instagram.
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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT RETURNING TO SCHOOL
Adults who hope to return to school might be surprised to learn that the educational landscape has changed considerably since they were last in a classroom. Collegestudentsarenolongerjust young men and women who begin pursuing degrees right out of high school. In fact, the number of adults returning to the classroom has increased considerably, often making younger students the exception rather than the rule, says the college financial planner Straighter Line. According to the U.S. Department of Education, college students 25 years or older comprise 40 percent of all students enrolled in college.
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Many agree that summer brings more people out to explore all the area offers. What are your favorite things to do in Rochester during the summer?
- Catch a local sports game
- Explore farmer’s markets
- Take a walk or bike ride along the Erie Canal
- Visit the museums and amusement parks
- Cool off at the beaches
- Attend summer arts and cultural festivals
- Try new food trucks or local ice cream spots
- Hike or picnic at the parks
- Watch community movies or concerts
Poll ends 08-05-2025
Poll ended 07-29-2025
Adults who are thinking about returning to school are urged to fill out the free applications for student aid to see if they qualify. Grants and scholarships may be available, and some workers find that employers may match funds or offer some assistance to finance job training courses. Many schools now offer online courses that make it easier for working adults to pursue their degrees.
Many working adults are returning to school to pursue new or advanced degrees, as more colleges and universities are facilitating such pursuits.
In the latest research on ice cream flavor preferences, top choices vary a little but top five flavors across America remain vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan, and cookie dough (with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry most often included in Americans' top five across demographics). What is/are your favorite ice cream flavor/s?
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