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e bottom line is we want to create and share more local content. at might include stories about high school athletes, highlights of local trails and other natural gems to visit, homesteading tips, reviews of new books coming out from local authors, shared local poetry, new playground reviews, and even local generational recipe sharing! ese are just a taste of what we want to build. However, our focus will not be on hard news. Politics and police blotters have never been
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is a Chinese Shar Pei and is almost 16 years old! He loves sunning himself on the deck and has always had that “no care in the world“ attitude. He is an extremely friendly guy and is loved very much.
POSTCARDS FROM PET CAMPERS
Families throughout Western NY enjoy camping in state parks like Letchworth, Hamlin Beach, and even at lakeside campgrounds along Conesus and Silver Lake. More and more are bringing pets along for the adventure! Dogs especially love hiking trails, sleeping in tents, and sneaking a hot dog if someone drops one by the fire. Before heading out, be sure your pet’s flea/tick protection is up to date and that their vaccinations are current and many campgrounds often require it. And don’t forget the dog bed, they’ve earned a spot by the campfire too.
By Sam Mazotta
Pill Time Solutions
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read your article regarding the cat not swallowing his medications. My father taught us years ago to teach our puppies to eat wet food off a spoon. Now that the dogs are older and our vet has them on glucosamine and vitamins C and E, we put the pills with the spoonful of wet dog food and voila, they eat it! In fact they look forward to their pill time. I don’t know if the same method would work with a cat, but I would think so. -- Sharon A., via e-mail
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: After reading your column on getting cats to swallow pills, I wanted to share information about a product I found to be helpful in this regard. It is called Pill Pockets, and it is available at many veterinary hospitals and most major pet stores. The product is essentially a treat with an open side to allow the pill to be put inside and then closed up by pressing in the sides. It comes in pouches of approximately 45 treats and in different flavors like salmon and chicken.
My cat loves the treat, and it allows me to give her a pill without any hassle or stress for either of us. It is also available for dogs. Please check it out. Your readers may find this product helpful. -- Elaine B., Belmont, Calif.
DEAR SHARON AND ELAINE: Many thanks to both of you! I received several helpful tips from readers on giving medications to pets, from hiding the pills in food to ordering custom preparations from pharmacists. Sometimes a pet owner will have to try more than one method to see which works best, and I’m grateful to everyone for their suggestions.
Drive in moderate weather. The software experts at Geotab note that cold weather affects EV range. Though battery thermal management systems have been designed to keep batteries within an optimal temperature range to minimize loss in battery performance, battery range is adversely affected when driving in extreme cold. Geotab notes that 70 F is the trip efficiency sweet spot.
Retirement regrets?
I was eavesdropping on two senior ladies in a big box store, specifically in the furniture aisle. Being discussed was a very large TV cabinet with doors and shelving. While it was on sale, the price was apparently not enticing.
“I regret not buying a big television back when I had the money for one, before I went on Social Security,” said one.
“I hear that,” replied the other one. “But my regret is moving into a place that’s too small for me to even have a big TV cabinet like this.”
And there I was, enticed. What is it we all most regret now that we’re seniors? I posed the question to AI (artificial intelligence).
Our most common regret, says AI, is that we didn’t save enough for retirement. Or that we didn’t start saving early enough in our lives.
Money was a major theme, according to AI, especially when it came to underestimating health care expenses.
For a different take on things,I turned to my local informal poll group. The replies ranged from “I regret moving into a community with no sidewalks” to “I regret not getting a cat because now I’ve reached the cutoff age and the animal shelter won’t let me adopt a very young cat because I might die before the cat does.” The third one chuckled, “Well, I regret encouraging my son to take that job across the country because now he’s not around to do heavy lifting.” Another was serious when he replied, “I wish I’d bought a boat. It would be paid for by now. I’d head for the Bahamas.”
If you’re curious about what kinds of regrets seniors have about retirement (especially if you haven’t yet retired and have time to make a course correction in your retirement plans), do an online search for “biggest regrets of retirees,” or something similar.
Crafted from 800+ pounds of butter from Batavia’s O-AT-KA Milk Products and recycled after the fair to help power a Pavilion farm, the butter sculpture is a staple of the NYS Fair. What do you enjoy most about the annual sculpture?
- Seeing the creative new design each year - Learning about/appreciating our state’s agriculture
- Its tradition as a Fair staple
- Taking photos/selfies with it
- Just marveling at the fact it’s all butter!
- I’m indifferent or apathetic about the butter sculpture
Poll ends 09-09-2025
Poll ended 09-02-2025
According to current data, the average home price around our area is up 8–15% year-over-year, with homes selling for about 15% above asking. What do you think the local housing market will look like over the next year?
33.3% Home prices will keep going up 11.1% Prices will level off or even dip 22.2% Things will balance out — fewer bidding wars, more normal sales 22.2% Homes will still sell above asking 11.1% More houses will come on the market
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Educ i Series
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Physician Bills Patient for
Exam
But Wasn’t in the Room for It
DEAR DR. ROACH: When I have appointments with my physicians at our local, highly rated academic health system, they no longer do a physical exam. But in the after-visit note, there is a documented and complete physical exam that doesn’t reflect reality. This happened on all types of visits, including annual visits and pre- and post-surgery visits.
If I am examined by a resident, the attending physician will attest in the aftervisit note to having examined me alongside the resident when, in actuality, the physician was not in the room. I find this appalling, but it seems to be common practice. These doctors are billing for services that they do not deliver. Do you see any effort in the medical world to respond to this? -- J.H.
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ANSWER: The new electronic medical record systems make it easy to document a complete physical exam, sometimes with a single click. If this happens once, it’s a mistake. If it happens consistently, this is at least a system error, if not deliberate deception. The term used in the industry is “upcoding” because documentation of a complete examination allows for higher billing to the insurance company.
Physicians need to be very careful not to document a physical exam that they didn’t do. A less-kind word for consistently doing this practice is “fraud.” Penalties can be up to tens of thousands of dollars per false claim.
The rules for resident supervision are complicated. In general, billing can only be done for services that are provided by or are under the direct supervision of the attending physician. There are exceptions to this, such as resident physicians who provide primary care. However, once again, saying that you were there supervising the resident when you weren’t is against the law.
Now if the attending physician comes in the room and asks questions to confirm the key findings of your medical history, they do not have to do a complete examination to fulfill the obligations for the primary care exemption.
Outside of primary care, the attending physician must be physically present for the key portions of the services that are being billed.
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I saw your recent column about the wife with intractable depression.I can relate,but you barely glanced over what has been life-changing for me as a treatment: TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation).
It is quick, easy and painless, and most insurance companies (even Medicare) fully cover it.To be frank, Doc, not nearly enough suffering people have ever even heard of TMS as an option. Would you illustrate to your readers just a tad more about how powerful it can be as a treatment option? -- R.F.W.
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ANSWER: Most people with depression respond well to treatment with a combination of psychotherapy and one of the standard medications, but some people need to try several medications before they find one that works for them. Unfortunately, there are people who do not get good results with medication. TMS is an option in these situations (but you don’t have to fail with multiple medications to try TMS).
Even in people who have failed with multiple medications, about 30% will have a “marked” improvement or a resolution of their symptoms. TMS doesn’t cure everybody, but I agree that it’s a therapy that needs to be more widely used. The biggest problem is that it isn’t available everywhere.
Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Email
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1. FOOD & DRINK: The Middle Eastern dish called falafel is made mostly of what ingredient?
2. GEOGRAPHY: Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage sites?
3. TELEVISION: What is the name of Hawkeye’s living quarters in the “M*A*S*H” sitcom?
4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a male swan called?
5. LITERATURE: Which Irish author wrote his last novel in crayon?
6. MEASUREMENTS: How many square feet are in a square yard?
7. SCIENCE: What’s the main function of red blood cells?
8. MOVIES: Streaming movies became eligible for the 2021 Oscar awards for what reason?
9. ANATOMY: What type of acid is found in the human stomach?
10. U.S. CITIES: Which city was named for a British prime minister?
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To carry oxygen. 8. COVID-19 pandemic. 9. Hydrochloric acid. 10. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (William Pitt the Elder).
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James Joyce.
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The Swamp.
Italy.
Chickpeas or fava beans.
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INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids will be received by Finger Lakes Railway Corp. (FGLK) for the Watkins Glen Track Rehabilitation – Safety Tie Project in Schuyler and Yates Counties, New York. Work consists of replacing approximately 5,500 ties along the Himrod Line between Watkins Glen MP 16.55 and Himrod Junction MP 33. This work will be performed in advance of a 2026/2027 rail and tie replacement project. The FRA and NYSDOT are providing a portion of the funding for the project; therefore,all work must meet funding agency requirements and approval before payment will be made to the Contractor. Final acceptance will be subject to funding agency inspection and audit. 0% DBE, 0% MBE, 0% WBE, and 0% SDVOB and Utilization Goals have been established for this Contract. Prevailing wage rates are not required in this contract. Bid Documents may be obtained by qualified track contractors at no cost from Erdman Anthony, 145 Culver Road, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14620 (585-427-8888 x1083). Bid Documents will not be available through plan rooms. Addenda, if any, will be issued to only those persons whose name and address are on record with the Engineer of having obtained the Contract Documents. All questions regarding the Bid Documents and the Scope of Work shall be directed to the Engineer. An optional pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 am on September 4, 2025 to review the bid requirements and provide bidders the opportunity to view the Project. Additional details regarding the meeting will be transmitted to registered Planholders. All work must be substantially completed by December 31, 2025. Bid envelopes are to be plainly marked “FGLK Watkins Glen Track Rehabilitation – Safety Tie Project.” All Bids must be received no later than 1:00 PM on September 11, 2025 and will be opened promptly thereafter. Bids will be accepted by US Mail, UPS, FedEx, or hand delivery to:
Erdman Anthony Attn: Dennis Elias
145 Culver Road, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14620
Bidders are required to furnish their Bid Security in the amount of 10% of their total bid. The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amounts in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents. All bids shall be binding for a period of ninety (90) days after the bid opening date. Finger Lakes Railway Corp. reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to increase or decrease the scope of work to meet funding availability.
- Karl Henry, Manager of Engineering
When looking for a new hobby, adults may find that activities that suit their personalities tend to be the most rewarding.
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DAY TRIPS SENIORS CAN ENJOY
Historic cities and villages: Touring historic places of register, like Colonial Williamsburg or areas of historic Boston, can be a hands-on way to learn about the country’s history. They can provide more personal experiences than books and movies alone.
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Another great fair week in Hemlock this year. Thank you to all who run the fair. My family had a wonderful time. Also a shout out to the 4-H Youth. It was great to see the animals and how well taken care of these animals were. You all did an amazing job. Can’t wait for next year’s fair.
Unbelievable Kindness
Finishing up at Canandaigua Wegmans self-checkout, I found both my credit card and my Shoppers Card were not in my purse. When I told the attendant I had cash, she directed me to the Service desk. There I was asked my name, where upon I was handed both of my cards. They had fallen out of my purse in the parking lot. (Note to self - ALWAYS ZIP YOUR PURSE.) A very good Samaritan had brought them into the store. Whoever you are - a million thanks.
Very Kind People
I was at a local Tops grocery store recently. I use the bus. Had several heavy bags in the rain that day. A stranger with a dark blue van asked if I needed a lift. Went out of her way to get me back home.
Food is Far Too Expensive
Over the past 6 months, the price of groceries has increased exponentially. A 12 oz bag of coffee cost 4 dollars more. A pound of Angus beef increased from $7.50 to $10.00. Produce is expected to increase by 40 percent because there are no longer workers to pick the crops. Times are hard and they will only become worse.
Dog Walkers with No Regards
It is great that you walk your dogs, it is good for both of you. What isn’t great is that you don’t pick up after them. And there are some that do pick up, but decide it is ok to leave the little bag on a lawn or the sidewalk. PICK UP the bag and take it home, or find a dumpster nearby, usually there are plenty of them. It is not right that you leave your mess for others to take care of!
hometown events
There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
Allens Hill Free Library
3818 County Road 40, Bloomfield 585-229-5636 • Tu & W 3-6; F 3-8; Sa 1-4 allenshilllibrarydirector@owwl.org owwl.org/library/allenshill
Bristol Library
6750 County Rd. #32, Bristol 585-229-5862 • thebristollibrary.com BristolLibraryDirector@owwl.org
M, W & Th 3-7; Tu & Sa 10-2
Gorham Free Library
2664 Main St., Gorham • 585-526-6655
M & F 12–6; Tu & Th 2–8; W 9–5; Sa 9–1; Su 2–4 GorhamLibraryDirector@owwl.org
Honeoye Public Library
8708 Main St., Honeoye 585-229-5020 • M 12-6; Tu & Th 2-8; W 10-4; Sa 9-1; F & Su Closed Middlesex Public Library
1216 Main St., Middlesex 585-554-6945 ext. 7 • M, W, F 3-8; Sa 10-3; Tu, Th, Su Closed • middlesexlib.stls.org
Naples Library
118 S. Main St., Naples • 585-374-2757
M, W, F 10-6; Tu & Th 10-7; Sa 10-2; Su Closed Red Jacket Com. Library
89 S. Main St., Manchester • Su & M Closed; Tu & W 11-8; Th & F 10-5; Sa 10-2
Wood Library
134 North Main St., Canandaigua 585-394-1381 • woodlibrary@owwl.org www.woodlibrary.org
In June, as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day. No man can heed all of these anniversaries; no man can ignore all of them. ~Aldo Leopold
Coming Back to Life workshop will offer ways to transform feelings into soulful actions grounded in insight and compassion - Provide opportunities to experience and share deepest felt responses to the present conditions of the worldIntroduce fresh perspectives from science, and spiritual traditions, to reframe pain in positive waysEnable us to support one another as we discover our personal strengths and gifts. Bring a brown bag lunch, beverages and snacks provided. Facilitators: Mary Gleason and Betty Reinhart. Register by Monday September 15th at gleasonmaryb@gmail.com Sliding Scale donation payable at workshop $35-$60. Saturday, September 20, 9:30-4pm Little Finger Lakes Center, 4705 S. Main St., Hemlock. Join Us for the Annual Little Lakes Fiber Fair! Saturday, September 27, 10 AM-4 PM, Little Finger Lakes Center, 4705 S. Main St., Hemlock. Discover a vibrant marketplace for fiber artists! Explore a wide variety of beautiful yarns, roving, and knitting and crochet supplies from talented vendors across Western New York. You’ll also find DIY kits, finished fiber projects, and more. Enjoy live demonstrations of sock making, needle felting, and lace making throughout the day. A selection of delicious soups will be available for lunch. Don’t miss this fun and inspiring community event!
Protecting Honeybees
If you come across a hive, leave it alone It’s best not to disturb a hive and honeybee colony If bees are located where they can become a nuisance, contact a local bee expert to see if the hive can be moved.
Farmers’ markets may sell organic produce at a cost comparable or even lower than other retailers. That’s because local farmers don’t have to transport their items as far as retailers whose foods were shipped from far away places.
In winter I get up at night And dress by yellow candle-light. In summer quite the other way I have to go to bed by day.
~Robert Louis Stevenson
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HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF WHEN TRAVELING ALONE
Limit late nights. An area that may be perfectly safe during the day could be an entirely different place after dark. Plan to travel around mostly during the day. Return to your accommodations and lock up securely in the evening.
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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
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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
* On Sept. 11, 1930, Katherine Anne Porter’s first collection of short stories, “Flowering Judas,” is published. Porter went on to publish 25 stories and one novel, “Ship of Fools,” which took her more than two decades to complete.
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ONTARIO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
2025 Community Grant Awards
ARTICLE BY SUZIE WELLS
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Current OCAC President Joyce Kowba emphasizes the council’s mission in awarding the annual grants to provide “diverse opportunities for art participation, understanding, and appreciation.” Grants support visual and performing art projects throughout the community.
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Over the years, grant recipients have shared how meaningfulthissupporthasbeen,includingMichael Nash, Director of the Country Lawyer Gallery of the Arts, who says, “When we found out we had received an OCAC Community Arts Grant, our whole outlook on our 2024 gallery season changed.” ey were able to host numerous artist talks and demonstrations as well as host exhibits complimenting the events.
is year’s grants will help fund projects ranging from public murals and theater productions to concerts and cultural performances:
Paints & Rec received $1,000 to provide scholarships for underprivileged youth participating in a mural project at the Kershaw Park bath house in Canandaigua. Program Director Courtney Austin says, “Paints & Rec extends sincere thanks to the Ontario County Arts Council for supporting our mission through a generous grant. eir funding gave six local youth the chance to attend our weeklong mural camp, where they learned new techniques, collaborated creatively, and built lasting friendships. With OCAC’s support, we’re helping young artists grow, express themselves, and connect through the powerofcommunityart. iskindofsupportnotonly fuelscreativitybutalsostrengthensourcommunityby investing in its future artists. We’re proud to partner with organizations like OCAC that believe in the power of the arts to inspire, connect, and empower.”
Friends of the Bristol Valley Playhouse Foundation received $1,000 to help stage e Cayuga Canal Girls in Naples. “ e Ontario County Arts Council was most generous this year, awarding Bristol Valley eater a grant to help us produce Cayuga Canal Girls,” said Joan Luther, Managing Director and Board Vice-President. “It allowed us to bring a story of the Finger Lakes to the Finger Lakes.”
More information about the council’s programs, past grantees, and application announcements can be found at www.ocarts.org.
Cobblestone Arts Center in Farmington will receive $1,000 to fund artist fees for a new cultural series beginning Sept. 9 that features local artists rooted in global traditions including Chinese pipa, Middle Eastern belly dance, African movement, and Native American storytelling.
GenevaRisingArtsFoundation will receive $1,000 to support a new mural in downtown Geneva. Created in collaboration with Hobart and William Smith Colleges and the Finger Lakes Works Youth Employment Program, the mural highlights the indigenous history of the Finger Lakes region.
The Dove Block Project in Geneva will receive $500 to support its Fi h Sundays Open Mic program, a series of literary arts events in 2026 showcasing music, stories, and poetry. Dates are set for March 29, May 31, Aug. 30, and Nov. 29.
ChamberFest Canandaigua received $500 to increase community access to classical music through free concerts for children and seniors. Events include a children’s concert at Wood Library and a lunchtime concert at Cobblestone Arts Center in July, as well as performances at Ferris Hills and West Lake and Clark Meadows Senior Community. Executive Director Aimee Ward says, “ e generous grant from the Ontario County Arts Council aided ChamberFest Canandaigua to include a free concert for children and foster artistic growth!”
Beyond the annual grants, the Ontario County Arts Council also funds a scholarship for a second-year Finger Lakes Community College art student, and hosts exhibitions and events at the Ontario County Historical Society and Gallery 32 on Main Street, Canandaigua, in partnership with Finger Lakes Community College.
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JUDI CERMAK AWARDED CITATION FOR SERVICE
CHAMBERFEST 2025
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• Whirlpool WASHER and ELECTRIC DRYER. Good condition. Works well. Pick up in Livonia. 585-346-5804
• Loose GRANDFATHER WALL CLOCK PARTS - springs, clock face, pendulum, nice cabinet. Must take all. Pick up in Fairport. cszilagyi1@rochester.rr.com
• Remaining STUMP of downed tree. Dead & ready to use. You cut and take away. Oakfield. clkendall57@yahoo.com or text 585-202-4872
• MAGAZINES – 1970 or older (Sports Illustrated, Life, Pro Football, Quarterback, Times, and Newsweek). In good condition. Fairport. 585-388-0318
• UPRIGHT PIANO Melodigrand with bench! You move! Canandaigua ktyler2@rochester.rr.com
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• Sonata WINTER FLOOR MATS, front and rear. Pick up only. Batavia. r18ich@gmail.com
• ORIENTAL CARPET 7’5” x 10’11”. Small tears at fringe end. Red, dark blue, light blue, cream, tan. Batavia. reich17@aol.com
• HOSTAS and DAY LILIES. You dig. Victor. 585-742-3687
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• TIGER LILIES and YUCCA PLANTS. You dig. Palmyra. 315-584-3626
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• Eight boxes of COAL. Rochester. marussell44@gmail.com
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• PACKING MATERIALS. Styrofoam packing peanuts and other types. Bring something to put in as I need my containers. East Rochester. 585-733-8211
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• VINTAGE SKATEBOARDS for decoration. 585-766-8842
• ATV or DIRTBIKE for father/son project. Gas powered. Running or not. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278
• WEBER GRILLS wanted. Gas or charcoal. Call or text 315-576-1278
• Looking for RINGS from Phillips Avent baby bottles. For my special needs granddaughter. jenabrado@gmail.com
• COAT TREE, SOCK ASSIST, and a CROCHET SET. 585-507-8788
• Small, round, outdoor hexagonal or octagonal PICNIC TABLE. Delivery or pickup. Penfield. 585-354-7049
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• GREEN WIRE GARDEN FENCING. Any length, any height. 585-733-1090
• Used WEGHT TRAINING Equip. for Youth Football Players/Wrestlers - Weights, bars, and benches. TEXT ONLY 585-465-0133
• ANTIQUE BICYCLE. 585-746-6435
• Lightweight, portable ELECTRIC SCOOTER. 585-415-8513
• CAR, VAN, or TRUCK in good working condition to drive around town and to appointments. 585-498-8083
• A properly working large kitchen REFRIGERATOR with freezer as soon as possible 585-305-8037
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