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1. MOVIES: Which animated movie was the first to be nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award?
2. GEOGRAPHY: Interior and exterior film shots of Alnwick Castle in England are featured in the first two movies of which film series?
3. TELEVISION: What was the last name of the family in the sitcom “Married ... With Children”?
4. LITERATURE: For which category is the Caldecott Medal awarded?
5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Also known as a double eagle, what is the golf term for scoring three under par on a hole?
6. ANATOMY: What is the protein that carries oxygen in the blood?
7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president was the first to name a woman as a Cabinet member?
8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a baby toad called?
9. FOOD & DRINK: Which fastfood chain’s secret ingredient is 11 herbs and spices?
10. ASTRONOMY: How many moons does Mars have?
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• 32” HD Olevia FLAT SCREEN TV. Not a “smart” TV. Excellent condition. Avon. Text 585-576-6828
• Round GLASS OUTDOOR TABLE with four chairs. Must be able to pick up. Livonia. Call/text 585-346-2517
• Electrolux CANISTER VACUUM BAGS and FILTERS. Fit most canister models. Livonia. enaginny@gmail.com
• COLORING BOOKS, CRAYONS, big PICTURES of animals, BATHMAT, men’s SHAVING CREAM and more. Henrietta. 585-236-0426 (lv msg)
• California King WATERBED MATTRESS with frame, liner, headboard, and heater. US Water Mattress - good quality. Pick up, Lima. 585-233-6793
• POWER LIFT/TILT RECLINER, good condition. Pick up, Lima. 585-233-6793
• EXERCISE BIKE (Wenoker) - NEVER BEEN USED, max weight: 350 lbs. Electronic Monitor (battery operated). Elba. Text only: 716-474-1709
• Multiple HOT WHEELS TRACK SETS; cars, includes “Ultimate Garage;” lots and lots of track-set parts. Newark. 3margcos@gmail.com.
• RED JACKETS CLASS OF 1956 graduation class photo, commencement program and group photo of senior trip to Washington. Victor. 585-742-3687
• QUEEN and TWIN MATTRESS. If possible, deliver to Batavia. Text 716-296-3277
• CEILING FAN BLADES for 48” unit (5 matching 20”L) in very good condition. Not rattan. penfieldmurphys@yahoo.com
• PIANO ROLLS. 585-323-1762 (lv msg)
• Sturdy, folding WHEELCHAIR with big wheels on the back. 585-519-1261
• Travel size CPAP MACHINE. 518-588-4189
• VINTAGE AUDIO. AM/FM Walkman’s, CD Walkman’s, Turntables, Receivers, Records, Tapes, CDs, etc. 585-766-8842
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• GLUCOSE MONITOR with TESTING STRIPS or can be Dexcom, FreeStyle Libre also. 585-993-2432
• Four pieces of 8’ x 1” ELECTRIC CONDUIT for bird house post. Honeoye Falls Scout project. 585-260-8951
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Gift Auctions Can Successfully Raise Funds
Gift auctions are a fun way to raise money for good causes. Organizing a gift auction requires a team of dedicated volunteers.
* Enlist a team of gift-wrappers. Presentation may determine bids and increase those bids. Ask for donations of baskets and wrapping materials, such as ribbon and cellophane. Each prize can be wrapped in ways to entice bidders to bid high and bid often.
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If mailing, submissions must be postmarked by April 30, 2025, must include name and phone number. Winner announced in our May 9, 2025 editions. No purchase necessary. Must be 13 or older to enter. Parent or guardian may enter for those under 13.
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SENIOR NEWS LINE
By Matilda Charles
The list of food recalls is growing
It seems that there’s one recall after the other lately, mostly for our foods. To stay safe with what we eat, we need to keep an eye on those recalls. Some of them have been scarily bizarre. The latest ones include pieces of plastic in sausages, wood in frozen meals, stones in chocolate bars, botulism in juice and tree nuts in cheesecake.
Then there are the undeclared allergens, like the milk that was in tortilla chips and chicken salad, which can affect people who have a dairy allergy.
And we have the hot sauce with undeclared sulfites, which can seriously affect people who have an allergy to sulfites.
Then, in a potentially very dangerous mistake for those with heart and blood pressure problems, ground coffee was labeled as decaffeinated when it actually had caffeine.
And when you thought you’d recover from an illness with some over-thecounter help, we had a cough and cold medication recalled for being contaminated.
Humans aren’t the only ones to be affected by the wrong ingredients in our foods. A recent recall was for a dog snack that was contaminated with salmonella.
Nobody likes extra email to wade through, but in the case of recalls, we really do need to pay attention.
Signing up for email notifications is the best thing we can do right now, especially with the increase in the number of recalls. Go to www.recalls.gov/ food.html, www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls and www.foodsafety.gov to sign up for email alerts. Or if you really don’t want extra emails in your inbox, make a point of going to those sites once a week and scrolling through the list of new recalls.
Even if you think you probably don’t have a recalled item, if you’ve ever bought it in the past, check your freezer and cabinets. That item might still be there.
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Our community is so fortunate to have [a local] pharmacy. The pharmacy and store staff are always so helpful and friendly and never make you feel like a bother if you have questions. Thank you and keep up the good work!
Car Accident Witness
[A couple months ago] my vehicle was struck on the passenger side by a vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road while I was stopped at a signal light. Because my focus was on the red light I did not see the vehicle coming toward me going thru the red light and was blindsided at the impact, with the car then continuing on to collide head on with a 3rd vehicle. She was kind enough to follow this vehicle for quite a distance knowing it would cause an accident and to speak with me and the police as a witness. I am extremely grateful for the time she spent to set the record straight in which some explanations as to who is at fault or what actually happened can be twisted around by some insurance companies.
Grave Concerns
On a recent visit to my parent’s grave to place an Easter wreath, I was saddened to see so many dead X-mas wreaths and plants still on graves in April. We’re blessed to be able to leave flowers, flags and objects as some cemeteries don’t allow it at all. People need to be more considerate and respectful of the deceased and their families and remove the dead plants in a timely manner or replace any faded artificial flowers and flags. The presence of litter detracts from the peaceful and solemn atmosphere of the cemetery.
To those of you who are standing right at the doors of an elevator waiting to get on, please allow people to get off the elevator before you try to get on. It does no good for you to hurry and get on the elevator before people get off. Please use elevator etiquette.
SpringPianoRecital-TheMiller Music Studio: EnjoypianoperformancesbystudentsofTheMiller MusicStudio.LittleLakesCommunityCenter,4705S.MainSt.,Hemlock.May4thfrom1-2pm.
Take-outSpaghettiDinner at the UnitedMethodistChurchof Livonia,21SummerSt,Livoniaon Wednesday,May14,4:30-6:00PM (oruntilsoldout).Spaghetti,sauce, meatballs,undressedsalad,and garlicbread.Donationsaccepted.
May-Day is never allowed to pass in this community without profuse lamentations over the tardiness of our spring as compared with that of England and the poets. ~ Thomas Wentworth Higginson, “April Days,” 1861
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Grow, grow, grow your own veggies
Nothing beats the flavor of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables, but growing your own food benefits more than just your taste buds! Here are a few more great reasons to start a vegetable garden of your own or a community garden:
• Eating just-picked ripened vegetables from your garden lets you enjoy peak nutritional value over food that has been harvested, shipped and distributed to a grocery store.
• Gardening promotes functional fitness through movement. It also treats your body to fresh air and Vitamin D from the sunlight.
• Growing your own food reduces use of fossil fuels traditionally needed to transport produce from farms to grocers.
Getting started is as easy as picking an area that receives at least six hours of daylight exposure, whether it’s a plot of earth or a raised planter box. Find out what grows well in your area by talking to neighbors or vendors at your local farmers’ market, then start small with something you really enjoy eating!
All-Natural Strategies to Safely Protect Fruits and Vegetables
• Plant gardens in raised beds. Raised beds can eliminate some garden infiltration by small critters that come up and under from the ground, such as rabbits, gophers, groundhogs, slugs, and some other crawling pests.
• Prepare homemade insecticide. The environmental information site Treehugger provides information on making a homemade insecticide from vegetable oil and a mild soap. Use one cup of oil with one tablespoon of soap (such as Dr Bronner’s castile soap). Add this mixture to one quart of water in a spray bottle. This concoction can eradicate aphids, mites, thrips, and more by coating insects’ bodies and effectively suffocating them. Soap-and-water sprays or even neem oil sprays work similarly.
• Sprinkle diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth, commonly known as DE, is an abrasive powder comprised of fossilized algae diatoms. It’s commonly used as a filter medium in swimming pools, but also makes an effective pesticide. The material’s abrasive and absorbent qualities draw moisture out of insects, essentially dehydrating them to death. DE can be sprinkled around the base of plants, but will need to be reapplied a er rain and watering.
• Space out plants. Tightly planted crops create a breeding ground for fungal diseases and also provide hiding spots and warmth for pests. Leaving room between plants can help avoid these issues, according to Gardening Channel.
• Use row covers or garden mesh. Many plants can be covered all year long as long as the covers are li ed during flowering if the crops depend on pollination by bees. Veggiemesh® is a cover that can be laid over plants.
• Interplant crops in the garden. Interplanting is a technique that involves alternating crops, herbs and flowers to confuse the pests so they have a difficult time finding what they want to eat. Alternate rows of vegetables with herbs and flowers that appeal to beneficial insects.
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ONTARIO COUNTY YOUTH COURT PROGRAM TEACHES Empathy and Restorative Justice
BY KATRINA M. RANDALL
When Persephone Wood was asked to serve as the defendant in a mock trial, with her peers serving as the court, she stepped up to help. By the end of the trial, she knew she wanted to keep participating in court—but on the side of the law. Two years later, Wood, now a junior at Canandaigua Academy, is co-chair of the steering committee for Ontario County Youth Court, a program that allows first-time youthful offenders of nonviolent crimes to face restorative justice in lieu of punitive measures.
Youth Court program coordinator, Haley Santiago, said, “ ey get to participate in a program that focuses on ‘Why did you do this’ rather than ‘What did you do?’” Youth participating as court officials learn about the court system and explore potential careers within the justice system.
In its 25th year, Youth Court is a program of the Partnership for Ontario County, a nonprofit organization based in Canandaigua that works to create, support, and administer alliances that produce positive change. Other Partnership programs include youth clubhouses in Geneva and Bloomfield, a Veterans Coalition, and the Substance Abuse Coalition of Ontario County, among others.
Open to students in grades seven through 12, the Youth Court program offers training twice a year, once in the spring for an eight-week session and again in the summer for an intensive weeklong session. Once training is completed, youth members attend a graduation ceremony at Finger Lakes Community College. From there, they can sign up to take on court cases through the Youth Court system. Court is held at least twice a month, o en at Victor and Canandaigua sites, but also operating out of Geneva and Bristol court sites.
roughout training and in the courtroom, youth members explore different roles, like defendant, prosecutor, judge, jury, and bailiff. But there is more to becoming a youth court member than learning how a courtroom works. Each week of training offers a different theme, with Santiago, along with Tina Rossmann, director of youth programs at the Partnership for Ontario County, and veteran youth members like Wood, encouraging trainees to explore familial, social, and cultural impacts. For example, during week two of spring training, they explored empathy and how it helps shape the courtroom experience.
“When you’re sitting in the courtroom and someone has stolen something, we want to help them rise above it and do better. Empathy will help you do that,” Santiago said.
ONTARIO COUNTY YOUTH COURT STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS GAVE A PRESENTATION AT WOOD LIBRARY RECENTLY
HALEY SANTIAGO, ONTARIO COUNTY YOUTH COURT PROGRAM COORDINATOR, DISCUSSED THE ROLE EMPATHY PLAYS IN THE COURTROOM
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Being Insistent About a Scan Saves the Life Of a Cancer Patient
Q.DEAR DR. ROACH: About 12 years ago, I had a scan done to look for the cause of a problem that I was having for many months: pain in my abdomen and vomiting. (It turned out to be Barrett’s esophagus, which was found with a scope.) Fortunately for me, I read the report from the scan. The report said there was a spot on my kidney that ought to be checked in a year. I was very busy at the time, and my doctor retired, so I had to find another one.
Five years went by, and one day during a routine visit with my doctor, I remembered the report and asked my new doctor for another scan. She said she couldn’t order a scan without a reason. I then told her about the report from five years ago, but she did a cursory look at my papers and said she could not find it. I asked her to keep looking. She looked again, found it, then ordered a scan.
This move saved my life. The scan showed something larger than before. I went to Johns Hopkins Hospital and met a very good doctor who told me there was an 80% chance that I had cancer, and we should forgo a biopsy and remove it. He did this, and the cancer was fully contained. I didn’t have to do chemotherapy.
It has now been five years with yearly scans and no problems in my kidney. Please encourage people to read their reports. -- F.B.
ANSWER: : Although doctors should read these carefully and act on them appropriately, important findings can be overlooked sometimes. You are absolutely right that you are your own best health advocate, and you did the right thing by bringing the finding up to your new doctor.
HOW TO ROAD TRIP IN AN ELECTRIC CAR
Determine the charging time of your vehicle: The automotive experts at J.D. Power note that EVs come with different types of charging systems. Level 1 are the most readily available EVs, and these come with a standard 120-volt three prong plug that’s common in modern homes in the United States. That’s convenient, but charging using a Level 1 outlet may take a significant amount of time and only provide a few miles per hour of charging. If you’re renting an EV, confirm which type of car you’re getting and emphasize to the rental agency that you prefer a car that can be charged easily and effectively. One that can be charged overnight and provide hundreds of miles of driving time after a full charge is ideal.
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GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY
- Big Springs Museum: Mondays 9:00 until noon & Sundays 1:00 - 4:00. You may even be able to work from home. Research and writing, website maintenance, social media posting, organizing, carpentry, painting, cleaning, electrical, event planning, membership management & growth, and more! Email bigspringsevents@gmail.com or call 585-538-9880
• Light Hill: Called to care for others? Join us at Light Hill where your time and compassion can bring comfort, hope, and light to terminallyill residents and their families. Volunteers make a meaningful difference in our fellow community member’s precious final journey. Email mk@lighthillhome.org or call 585-393-1311
• Crossroads House: Genesee County’s only comfort care home. Please consider lending your time and talents to care for our two residents at end-of-life. Will train! Email: jennshaffer@crossroadshouse.com
• Vincent House: An end-of-life resident care volunteer provides compassionate support, companionship, and comfort to residents in their final months, assisting with personal care needs, administering medication, making light meals, and creating a peaceful, dignified environment. Email: vhvolunteer@frontier.com or call 585-728-2427
• Catholic Charities Tri-County Office: Volunteer to be a friendly inperson visitor, or caller, to an isolated older adult who lives near you, in Genesee or Orleans Counties. Flexibly scheduled visits are 2-4 times/ month for approximately one hour. Play games, share hobbies or just converse! Email: lisa.wittmeyer@ccwny.org or call 716-341-6751
• Purple Pony erapeutic Horsemanship: Purple Pony is located in LeRoy. Volunteers help during riding sessions for riders with disabilities. Sidewalkers, leaders and general clean up help is welcomed. Required volunteer training with next training on March 25 and 27th. Go to website purplepony.org
• Begin Again Horse Rescue: We need you! e horses need you! Volunteer in the barn. Volunteer in the tack shop. Volunteer for fundraising. Volunteer once or on a regular schedule. Volunteer on the weekend or during the week. Email: info@beginagainrescue.org
• Tool ri Shop: Volunteer/donation based storefront that provides reuse of tools/hardware. Flexible Volunteer times with variety of roles from Cashier to Tool Preparation, with profits benefiting Senior programs in our Community. Email delandfire@gmail.com to become part of our family.
• Genesee County CASA for Children: Change a Child’s Story! CASA is seeking volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children who come to the attention of Family Court as a result of abuse and/ or neglect. Flexible schedule, training provided, supportive network. Make that difference! Email: director@geneseecountycasa.org
• Guiding Eyes for the Blind: Do you love dogs? Join our So Tier region and volunteer to raise a puppy to be a future guide dog. You supply love, socializing and basic obedience. We provide vet care and classes. Email: Sshaw7301@gmail.com
Charitable Organizations and Nonprofits can submit requests at gvpennysaver.com under ‘Share With Us.’ Published online and in print of the last week of the month as space permits. See more volunteer opportunities at gvpennysaver.com.
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RELOCATING FOR A NEW JOB
Rent your first home. The Allied survey found that 31 percent of respondents indicated the most challenging part of relocating for a job was finding a home, while 29 percent felt acclimating to their new community was the most challenging aspect of their relocation. Adults who rent their first homes upon relocating can remove some of the pressure to find the perfect home, knowing full well their first home in their new community will be temporary. If possible, rent in a location that makes it easy to immerse yourself in your new community, which should maketheadjustmenteasier.Inaddition,placeitemsthatareunnecessary for day-to-day life in storage. Having some of your possessions already packed should make your next move less stressful.
Request changes to work schedules. While technology may have largely eliminated the separation between the office and home, working parents can use that to their advantage by asking their employees to alter their work schedules. Telecommuting one or two days a week can help parents feel more connected to their families, while flex schedules can ensure working parents don’t miss any of their children’s dance recitals or weekday afternoon ballgames.
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