Dansville-Wayland- Genesee Valley Penny Saver- 4-11-25
BREEZE THROUGH SPRING CLEANING
Use organizing tools. Over-the-door mesh shoe racks are great for storing all kinds of winter accessories -- hats, gloves, scarves and coats. Get some sturdy hooks for purses, backpacks and other accessories, and relish the feeling of a clean closet.
The Rochester area and Finger Lakes region is known for their vibrant festivals, scenic attractions, and events throughout the year. As we come out of hibernation this year, what do you look forward to exploring in the next few months?
- Exploring nature in our beautiful region
- Celebrating holidays and cultural traditions in the community
- Discovering something new around the region
- Supporting local farmers’ markets and street fairs
- Letting spontaneity guide the way this season
This week, a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts is set to go into effect. Data on the potential impact of tariffs such as these may help or hurt the American economy and its people. What is your take on the affect at this point?
56.1% Tariffs such as these will significantly impact the economy negatively
2.4% Tariffs such as these may have a negative impact
2.4% Tariffs such as these will have minimal impact either positively or negatively
9.8% Tariffs such as these may have a positive impact
29.3% Tariffs such as these will significantly impact the economy positively
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Social Security to recover overpayments
Word is that Social Security is going to “claw back” any overpayment to the tune of 100% of the monthly benefit check until it’s all paid back, inciting panic across the land.
But it’s not necessarily true.
That recovery of benefits will only affect overpayments that began on March 27 of this year. Yes, they’ll take full payments until that overpayment is repaid. But any overpayments made prior to that date will be made at the rate that was in place before: 10% of the benefit check.
So, if your check is usually $1,000, the amount they’ll take out is $100, not your full check. It will be the same if you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). They’ll take 10%, not the full check.
Not that having any amount deducted will be easy.
Before you start to panic that you might get the dreaded “overpayment” letter from Social Security, here are a few facts, courtesy of a report by Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General:
Overpayment (and even underpayment) doesn’t happen very often, in less than 1% of benefits paid.
There are two main reasons why an error can occur: People report the wrong information about their income or fail to make corrections if there are changes (especially those who are under full retirement age and still working), and there are problems with Social Security’s processing, specifically errors made when workers enter the data.
If you receive the overpayment letter, you might be able to waive the recovery of the amount owed, especially if the overpayment was not your fault. Go to the Social Security website and look for SSA form 632 (www.ssa. gov/forms/ssa-632.html). If that doesn’t go well, you can appeal by using SSA form 561 (www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-561.html).
You can also try calling them at 800-772-1213. If that doesn’t work, look for a Social Security office in your area by going to secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main. jsp and putting in your ZIPp code.
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Holy Family Catholic Community
Easter Worship Services Easter
Holy Week
Holy ursday 4/17, 6:30pm at St. Joseph’s, Wayland
Good Friday 4/18, 3:00pm at St. Joseph’s, Wayland
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HOLY THURSDAY
Holy Thursday is sometimes referred to as “Covenant Thursday,” “Maundy Thursday” or “Thursday of Mysteries.” Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the apostles. According to Catholic News Agency, Holy Thursday might be one of the mostimportant,complexandprofounddaysofcelebrationintheCatholic Church. Holy Thursday celebrates the institution of the Eucharist as the true body and blood of Jesus Christ and the institution of the sacrament of the priesthood.
Holy Saturday 4/19, 8:00pm at St. Mary’s, Dansville
Easter Sunday 4/20
7:30am, St. Joseph’s, Wayland
9:15am, Sacred Heart, Perkinsville
11:00am, St. Pius V, Cohocton
SPRING CLEANING PROJECTS YOU DON’T WANT TO FORGET
FLOORS: Simply vacuuming or sweeping the floors might not be enough to banish some of winter’s most uninvited guests. Dust has a way of settling into a home over the course of a typical winter, and it’s easy for a home’s inhabitants to track dirt and debris inside as well. After vacuuming or sweeping floors, go over them with a mop. Doing so can remove any lingering dust, dirt, debris, and allergens the vacuum or broom failed to pick up. Apply wood cleaner and polish to wood floors to make them look even cleaner.
HOW TO MAKE FATHER’S
DAY
MORE ENJOYABLE FOR DAD
SPORTS SUNDAY: If Dad is a sports fan, his idea of spending a fun-filled afternoon very well may be cheering on his favorite players. Whether your father enjoys golf, tennis, baseball, soccer, or another sport like hunting or fishing, chances are there is a television broadcast on that you can watch together. Otherwise, you can surprise Dad by purchasing tickets to a sporting event and making a day of it at the ballpark.
Spring forever appears the soothing music part of lyrics unspoken. It thaws the frozen fears, mends the wounded heart that Winter has broken.
~Aarno Davidson
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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN BEER & LENT
In the weeks leading up to Easter, practicing Christians commonly commit to a period of fasting and abstinence known as Lent. This commitment commemorates Christ’s 40-day journey into the desert, and the sacrifices modern day Christians make are meant to replicate those made by Christ duringthatperiod.ManyChristians abstain from alcohol during Lent, but those who do may not realize that beer played a significant role in helping a small community of 17th century monks survive the Lentenfastingseason.Monksfrom the Order of St. Francis of Paola, often referred to as “Paulaner monks,” fasted from all solid foods throughout the season of Lent during the 1600s. According to the Paulaner Brewery, the monks, originally from southern Italy, relocated to Bavaria, once an independent country but now a southern state in Germany, in the 1600s. Their strict religious orders forbade the monks from consuming solid food during Lent, but they still needed nutrients to sustain them. So the monks concocted a strong brew loaded with carbohydrates and nutrients. The monks must have liked the beer, as they continued to brew it and even began selling it in their community. An early doppelbock, the beer was one of the first offerings from the Paulaner Brewery, which opened its doors in 1634 and remains open today.
No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. ~Proverb
the giving snow blossoms a daring spring. ~ Terri Guillemets
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WEEK OF APRIL 14, 2025 What to watch & where to watch it:
ON NOW: “An Evening with Elton John & Brandi Carlile” (R) Paramount+
15-April: “The Carters: Hurts to Love You” (Documentary) Paramount+
16-April: “The Diamond Heist” (Limited Series) Netflix
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be trained. Although they’re not likely to be as motivated by praise as dogs, cats can respond to food treatsparticularly something soft and smelly. However, that may take some practice as, according to Petfinder, cats are less instinctively driven to work in partnership with humans. But those tasty treats may inspire them to stay and come and even use a toilet in lieu of a litter box.
Rockie
“Coochie”
We adopted Rocky “Choochie” when he was a baby. His mother was adopted out pregnant, unbeknownst to the shelter, and he and his siblings were a surprise! He is a gentle giant, funny with a dash of naughty, and a great addition to our rescue family!
MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
* On April 13, 1997, Tiger Woods wins the prestigious Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, by a record 12 strokes. It was Woods’ first victory in one of golf’s four major championships. He was 21 years old.
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By Sam Mazotta
Tick season shi s into full gear – are you ready?
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog “Happy” and I went hiking this weekend, and when we got back to the car, I did the usual check for bugs and burrs on his long coat. I was shocked to find 12 tiny ticks clinging to his fur. I brushed them off and found five more scurrying around my boot laces. These are baby ticks, right? Should I be worried about tick bites for both of us? -- Karl M., Roanoke, Virginia
DEAR KARL: You should continue to be vigilant over the next few days, but don’t worry too much -- unless Happy shows signs of illness. Doing a “tick check” after each trip outdoors is important, and you did exactly what you needed to do.
Over the next few days, brush through Happy’s coat frequently to dislodge any additional ticks. Newly hatched ticks are indeed tiny and hard to see. Run your hand through Happy’s coat so that you can check his skin for visible bites or lodged ticks.If you notice a bull’s-eye rash around an area, contact the veterinarian.
If you haven’t treated your hiking boots or clothing with permethrin yet, now is the time to do so. Spray the treatment outside, away from Happy or any other animal, and do not let Happy near those clothes until they have dried completely. The permethrin will stay effective through a few washes.
To keep ticks out of the house, follow similar procedures to flea prevention. Give Happy a regular flea and tick preventative; vacuum and mop the house regularly, and terminate any ticks you find.
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DID YOU KNOW? Without pollinators, more than 100 crops grown in the United States would not be able to thrive. Plants, including various fruits, vegetables, nuts and more, rely on pollinators to ensure to transport pollen. Though many plants are self-pollinating and others are pollinated by the wind or water, many others rely on insects and animals to become pollinated. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says birds, bees, bats, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, and small mammals all can work as pollinators. Examples of crops pollinated by pollinators include apples,squash and almonds.Animals and insects help pollinate more than 75 percent of the world’s flowering plants, and nearly 75 percent of all crops, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Unfortunately, pesticide use can diminish the number of natural pollinators. Natural gardening and pest-control can help protect the habitats of pollinators.
STRANGE BUT TRUE
By Lucie Winborne
* One dung beetle can drag 1,141 times its own weight.
* The future Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding dress was entirely paid for with ration coupons.
* Red Solo cups have not only been honored in a song by country singer Toby Keith, they’re a common souvenir to bring back from the U.S. The novelty comes from their appearance in numerous movie party scenes.
* American children are given an average of $3.70 per lost tooth.
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LAW OFFICE CLOSING
9 Seneca Street, Hornell
TAG SALE
Saturday, April 12: 8am-3pm • Sunday Reductions: Noon-3pm
Closing the Shults & Shults Law Office and dispersing a century+ of furnishings, office equipment, antiques & misc.
Highlights include: 100s of file cabinets, industrial shelving, office furnishings (lots of Gunlocke), vintage/antiques, many 6 stack barrister bookcases, oak file cabinets and cupboards, Gunlocke coat trees, cast seal embossers, Daguerreotypes, local interest, great ephemera, pottery spittoon and large vault- you move!
Not to be missed, hope to see you! • Suzanne Monaghan • (607) 324-2010
SPRING CLEAN UP DAY - WEST SPARTA
Saturday, April 26 • 8am-1pm THIS SERVICE IS FOR WEST SPARTA RESIDENTS and PROPERTY OWNERS ONLY. THE FOLLOWING RULES WILL BE ENFORCED!
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
• Drivers, passengers and especially children MUST stay in their vehicles at all times.
• Loads MUST be sorted – this helps the line move faster. Separate plastic, metal, wood, trash, electronics, etc.
• All pneumatic tires MUST be removed from lawn mowers, etc.
• Refrigerator & freezer doors MUST be removed *All trash MUST be non-organic, non-toxic, dry trash. No garbage.
• All gas & oil MUST be removed from lawn mowers and other engines.
ITEMS ACCEPTED
• Old furniture, plumbing fixtures, mattresses, household goods, stoves, washing machines, dryers, grills, etc.
• A $20 charge will be imposed on all items containing FREON - pay in advance at the Town Clerk’s office.
• Electronics, including computers (monitors and towers) and accessories – mice, keyboards, webcams, speakers, microphones, cables, wires, and IT accessories, storage devices.
• Light bulbs • Smoke detectors • Radioactive material • Alkaline, wet cell, or dry cell batteries • Items containing mercury or PCBs • Broken or bare CRTs • Tractor tires or other tires over 20 inches in diameter
• Large quantities of roofing material and/or other construction debris, or material with nails may be rejected for the safety of our volunteers. is will be le up to the discretion of the attendants.
• All tires and items containing Freon MUST be paid for in advance at the Town Clerk’s office. Proof of payment will be required before these items are removed from resident’s vehicle.
• Anyone wishing to bring items to discard other than on this date, or wishing to discard a large quantity of pallets or lumber, or who may need help getting items to the Town Hall must contact the Town Clerk in advance at 585-335-3138 or email townclerk@townofwestsparta.org
e Town of West Sparta reserves the right to refuse any or all items. Please be aware of the new traffic pattern for entering the site to unload your vehicle.
INFLUENTIAL JAZZ MUSICIANS
Scott Joplin (c. 1868-1917):
Born into a musical family that included his mother, a singer and banjo player, and his father, a violist, Scott Joplin grew up in Texarkana, learning to play the guitar and later the piano at a very young age. By the time Joplin was a teenager, he was working as a traveling musician and eventually became the foremost composer of ragtime jazz. Biography.com notes that Joplin was a true student of music, studying at the George R. Smith College for Negroes in Missouri during the 1890s. Though one of history’s most celebrated jazz musicians, Joplin also composed ballets and operas.
Every April, God rewrites the Book of Genesis. ~ Author Unknown
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• Two boxes of CARS & PARTS MAGAZINES from the early 1980s. 585599-3713
• GIRL’S TODDLER BED w/waterproof mattress. Must pick up, Livonia. 585-346-4515 or 585-281-6621
• Guardian Homecare HOSPITAL BED w/MICRO AIR ALTERNATING PRESSURE MATTRESS. Regular mattress also included. You pick up, Alexander. 585-591-1739
• PIANO LESSON BOOKS for Beginners. Piano Adventures, Music for Little Mozarts, and The Music Tree. East Avon. 607-342-3785
• KOHLER TOILET. You pick up, Brockport. 585-498-6013
• 1940s ROPER GAS STOVE. Heavy. You must move, Irondequoit. 585323-1762 (lv. msg.)
• ROOMBA iRobot - New parts only: rollers, filters, edge brushes. Avon. Cconk@rochester.rr.com
• RED JACKETS CLASS OF 1956 graduation class photo, commencement program and group photo of senior trip to Washington. Victor. 585-742-3687
• Sonoma soft sided WATERBED. It has six water filled tubes. Never had any problems with this water bed. Rush. awallace152@yahoo.com
• FULL-SIZED MATTRESS and SPRINGS. Clean, no stains. You move from the second to first floor to vehicle. Rush. awallace152@yahoo.com
• TWIN BED, mattress & bedding. Like new. Batavia. 585-201-7634
• EASTER BASKETS. Fairport. 585-388-0318
• FORMICA TABLETOP (48” dia.), 4’ W x 8’6” WOOD TABLE, ANTIQUE WOODEN TRUNK. Pick up, Penfield. 585-264-1068
• FAX MACHINE. HP office jet all-in-one. Send/receive faxes, scan, and print. Avon. Text 585-576-6828
• Male INCONTINENCE SUPPLIES. Approximately 50 urinary external catheters. Several bedside drainage bags. Avon. Text 585-576-6828
• HORSE WATERING TROUGH. Leaks okay and preferred. 585-3745768
• WATER FLOSSER, women’s size 14 JEANS, YOGA MAT - new or in good condition and NUTRITIONAL DRINKS. Lakeville. Call/text. 585-649-8706
• Old CIGARETTE LIGHTERS, working or non-working. ASHTRAYS, TOBACCO TINS, PIPES, and accessories. bartonta@gmail.com
• LEGOS. Complete or missing pieces. Will pick up. 585-629-3309
• Used Vintage or new HI-FI. Speakers, amplifiers, turntables, etc. Also records. Any condition. 585-766-8842
• ATV or DIRT BIKE. Gas powered. Running or not. Call or text 315-5761278
• WEBER GRILL. Gas or charcoal. Call or text 315-576-1278
• PICNIC TABLE, preferably wood. 585-698-3143
• Used WEIGHT TRAINING EQUIPMENT for youth football and wrestlers. Text Jim 585-465-0133
• NFL, NBA & Other Sports Cards. Will Pick Up. 09-putrid.mouths@icloud.com
• WORKING side by side REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER for Crossroads House. Will pick up. tracyford@crossroadshouse.com
• STYROFOAM FOAM BOARD INSULATION and 2x4s. 585-409-0211
• MODELS - Built/Unbuilt- Aviation, Automobile/Trucks, Military, Ships, Space, Figures, etc. Parts and pieces ok. 585-314-6989
• 1978 SHAFT YORK YEARBOOK. No texting. 585-354-5615
1. TELEVISION: Who had a 1980s workout video series called “Sweatin’ to the Oldies”?
1. ANATOMY: What is heterochromia?
3. GEOGRAPHY: What is a chain of islands called?
4. FOOD & DRINK: What is Canada’s national dish?
5. HISTORY: When was Facebook launched?
6. MEASUREMENTS: What is the shortest wavelength in the visible light spectrum?
7. U.S. STATES: Which state has the most miles of interstate highway?
8. MOVIES: What type of fish is Nemo in the animated film “Finding Nemo”?
9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which month is designated as National Ice Cream Month in the United States?
10. SCIENCE: How long does it take for the International Space Station to orbit the Earth?
PAVING & SEALING
ROOFING, SIDING, GUTTERS
RESTORE RUSTY TOOLS
Many people may be tempted to discard rusty tools that have gone unused and sat in a garage or shed for a significant period of time. But tools encrusted with rust do not need to be relegated to the trash bin, nor do gardeners have to toil for hours scraping and sanding off the rust. There’s a much easier way to restore rusty tools that relies on a common household ingredient: vinegar. Pour vinegar into a deep enough vessel to submerge the metal part ofthetool.Soakthetoolovernight. The next day, use a scouring pad to rub off the rust. If the tool is too big to fit into a can or bucket, simply wrap it with a vinegarsoaked rag and cover the whole tool with a tightly secured plastic bag. Follow the same procedure the next day. After all the rust is gone, rinse the tool in cool water and dry thoroughly. Then return it to regular usage.
CORRAL ENTRYWAY CLUTTER
Create another drop zone. If the entryway is too small to serve its purpose, outfit another room or area that also can do the job. This can be a laundry room or mudroom area. Install shelves, a bench, cabinets and hooks. Just besurethisspaceiscloseenough to the entryway to make it useful.
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MOMENTS IN TIME
The History Channel
* On April 15, 1912, the British ocean liner Titanic sinks into the North Atlantic Ocean about 400 miles south of Newfoundland, Canada, two hours after hitting an iceberg. With 16 watertight compartments, the Titanic was considered unsinkable.
* On April 16, 1947, multimillionaire Bernard Baruch coins the term “Cold War” to describe relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, a war without fighting or bloodshed, but a battle nonetheless. The phrase became a mainstay in the language of American diplomacy.
* On April 17, 1964, the Ford Mustang is officially unveiled at the World’s Fair in New York. Named for a World War II fighter plane, the Mustang was the first “pony car,” an affordable, compact sporty vehicle.
Preplanning provides time to make the best decisions. Men and women who preplan their funerals have ample time to decide just what they want their memorial services to be like and how they want to fund those services. Men and women trusted to make those decisions upon the death of a loved one will need to make those decisions more quickly and likely won’t be in the correct frame of mind to make decisions that will honor their loved one’s legacy.
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FAITH and WORSHIP
“Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.” —Albert Einstein, The World as I See It
Pastor John Zatkiewicz • Associate Pastor omas Hamblen Worship 11am • Sunday School 9:45am • Word of Life Kids & Teen Program & Adult Study 6pm • Wednesday Prayer & Praise 6:30pm
Grace Baptist Church
Pastor David eobald 9316 Main Street, Dansville, NY 14437 585-335-6190
Sunday School 9:15 AM; Worship Service 10:30 AM Wednesday Prayer Meeting/Kids Block/Youth Group 7:00 PM www.gracebcdansville.org
CATHOLIC
Sts. Mary & Matthew Faith Community
St. Mary’s, Honeoye • St. Matthew, Livonia www.stsmaryandmatthew.com - Rev. William Laird 9am Daily Masses: Mon. & Wed. at St. Matthew • Tues. & urs. at St. Mary’s Weekend Schedule: Sat. - 3:30pm Reconciliation, 4:30pm Mass at St. Matthew • Sun. - 8:30am Mass at St. Mary’s, 10:30am Mass at St. Matthew
St. Luke the Evangelist Parish Sat. 4:00 pm at St. Lucy, Retsof • Sun. 8:00 am at St. Mary, Geneseo Sun. 8:15 am at Holy Angels, Nunda • Sun. 10 am at St. Patrick, Mt. Morris • Sun. 10:15 am at St. Mary, Geneseo Daily Masses: Mon. 8:00 am at St. Mary, Tues. at St. Patrick, Wed. & Fri. at St. omas Aquinas
Holy Family Catholic Community
Office: 206 Fremont St., Wayland, NY 14572 • 728-2228
Mass Schedule: Sat. 4pm @ St. Mary’s, 40 Elizabeth St., Dansville Sun. 7:30am @ St. Joseph’s, 206 Fremont St., Wayland Sun. 9:15am @ Sacred Heart, 11119 Chapel St., Perkinsville Sun. 11am @ St. Pius, 35 Maple Ave., Cohocton
CHURCH OF NAZARENE
Service: Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Bible Study: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Phone: 585-376-0749
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
But I always think that the best way to know God is to love many things. ~Vincent van Gogh, Dear Theo: An Autobiography of Vincent van Gogh, 1937
COMMUNITY CHURCH
41 Spring St., 346-5290; Pastor Benjamin Nickels Bible Study – all ages 9:45am; Worship Service 10:30am Livoniacommunitychurch.org
EPISCOPAL
Zion Episcopal Church
10 Park Place (on the Circle), Avon • (585) 226-3722 zionepiscopalchurchavon.org
Sunday Worship and Holy Communion 10:00am Online Facebook: facebook.com/Zionchurchavon Sunday School (Pre-K-12) 9:00am
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
25 Clara Barton Street • Box 127 Dansville, NY 14437 • 585-335-5434 stpetesdansville.org • Handicap accessible Sunday Service @ 10:30am
LUTHERAN
Pastor Lisa Frauens • pastorlisaf@gmail.com • sttimothylutherangeneseo.org Sunday worship 9:30AM, & Live Streamed: www.facebook.com/sttimothygeneseo Intergenerational Sunday School, 10:30am 1st Sunday of the month Oct-May. Accessible building with hearing loop available.
METHODIST
Pastor: Sung Ho Lee • 21 Summers St., Livonia • (585) 346-3511
E-mail: UMCLivonia@gmail.com • Website: UMCL.us Sunday Worship and Sunday School (Pre-K-5th grade): 9AM. Nursery care available. e service is live-streamed at the website www.umcl.us or on Facebook www.facebook.com/UMCLivonia Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Sundays 6:00-7:30PM.
P.O. Box 105 | 3837 Center Street | Livonia, NY 14487
Phone: (585) 346-5075
Pastor: Jerry Swain CP | Sunday Worship 9:30 am
Streaming live on Facebook: Livonia Presbyterian Church, Livonia Center, NY Website: Livonianypres.org
York United Presbyterian Church 2662 Main St., York, NY • 243-1266
Sunday Worship Service in person at 10:00 am
Available on the YouTube channel: “York United Presbyterian Church”. Pastor: Rev. Michelle Sumption • All are welcome!
Central Presbyterian Church of Geneseo Corner 2nd & Center St. • 243-0669
Reverend Laurie Tiberi, interim pastor
Sunday Worship at 10am @ www.cpcgeneseo.org
Sunday School and Nursery provided.
ORTHODOX
Archpriest Gregory Naumenko, Rector • A ROCOR Parish
Serving all English and Russian Speaking Orthodox Christians Full schedule of services and live service streaming at www.pomog.org
UNITED CHURCH
Worship 10:00am
Children Sunday School 10:20am
FB - South Livonia UCC
Lakeville United Church of Christ
5687 Big Tree Rd., Lakeville • 346-5235 www.facebook.com/Lakevilleucc
Sunday Worship at 10:30am All are welcome/Open and Affirming Church.
List your place of Worship on our monthly Worship Pages. Call 226-8111 today.
Diamond engagement rings are presented as tokens of love and affection during wedding proposals. The majority of first-time brides will receive a diamond ring, with surveys indicating only 13 percent opt for another gemstone. Researchers from Emory University determined that the average price for a diamond ring is roughly $2,500. However, grooms can spend much more. Diamonds have symbolized eternal love for centuries, perhaps since they were first discovered in India more than 2,000 years ago. The ancient Greeks actually thought diamonds were tears of the gods, while ancient Romans believed diamonds were splinters from heavenly stars.
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Lobular Protrusion Causes Concern for a Spontaneous Rupture
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old woman in good health with low blood pressure, and the only medication I take is levothyroxine. A 6-by-5.5-mm aneurysm was discovered in my brain, and the scan shows one lobular protrusion that may be of concern for rupture.
I am trying to decide if I should go through with a procedure, but I am not sure about the effectiveness, risks, and possible post-procedure adverse reactions. It is my understanding that these coils have been on the market for a while, and I was wondering which product is best if this information is available. I was informed that the coil is made of platinum.
Two last questions: Does the coil lead to clotting, causing the aneurysm to be occluded? What prevents blood clots from entering the vascular system in the brain and causing problems? -- I.C.
ANSWER: An aneurysm is a weakening in the wall of the artery, which causes part of the artery to enlarge. If the enlargement is big enough, a person is at risk for rupture, which causes a bleed inside the brain that can lead to a potentially devastating stroke, depending on the size and location of the aneurysm.
When the aneurysm is big enough to be concerned for rupture, they are considered for repair, which can be done through the surgical placement of a clip or by placing a platinum coil inside the aneurysm. This is done endovascularly, meaning that a catheter is placed in the affected artery. Under a fluoroscopy (a real-time X-ray), the coil is opened up. This causes a clot in the aneurysm, which protects the thinned wall from enlarging further and reduces the risk of rupture.
You are quite right that the clot can propagate and break off. A large study showed that this can happen up to 9% of the time, but newer techniques and medications to prevent this complication have the potential to reduce it further.
Your neurosurgeon needs to weigh the risk of a clot or rupture during the procedure against the benefit of preventing a spontaneous rupture of the aneurysm. This takes judgment, and only your doctor can make this call based on the precise characteristics of your aneurysm and your overall medical condition.
I will note that the risk of rupture or a clot breaking off are lower when the aneurysm hasn’t ruptured, compared to when the procedure is done as an emergency. You also have to rely on your surgeon to choose the best product for you. Unfortunately, there aren’t studies to guide the decision, so it’s left to clinical judgment. With my own patients, I defer to the surgeon.
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EASTER EGG HUNT
Sponsored by Dansville VFW
Easter Sunday, April 20th • 1pm Sharp! held at Williams Park on Clara Barton St. (across from Athletic Field) Ages 0-12 yrs
• Candy
• 1,200 plastic eggs with prizes
• Money eggs
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DID YOU KNOW?
Broadening one’s horizons through crafting can be a worthwhile pursuit. Crafting can serve as a relaxing pastime and provide an opportunity to learn rewarding skills. Learning to crochet is one way for men and women to combine creativity and practicality. Crochet is a form of handwork using yarn and a crochet hook. According to the Crochet Guild of America, there’s no way to know just how old the art of crochet is. However, crochet expert Annie Potter has said the modern form of the art originated in the 16th century, primarily in France and England. Others surmise crocheting traces its origins to Arabia before it spread westward through various Mediterranean trade routes.
The Genesee Valley Church of Christ offers for FREE the following:
(Check your choice or choices)
New King James Bible
Eight Lesson Bible Correspondence Course
DVD “Searching for Truth” with Workbook
Searching for Truth Workbook alone (has same info as DVD)
Where do we go when we die? DVD
Mail this ad to: Genesee Valley Church of Christ PO Box 324, Dansville, NY 14437 or email us at: churchofchrist2@stny.rr.com with your request. We will need your:
Name:
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No one will come to your home unless you request a Home Bible Study. If you would like to attend our services, we are located at 7351 Rt. 256, Scottsburg, NY. We meet in the Sparta Community Center. Bible Study at 9am, Worship Service following at 9:45am. We would love to see you! 10:00AM.
TIPS FOR TAKING STUNNING NATURE PHOTOS
Take the foreground into consideration. When you find an inspiring landscape to photograph, skip the empty landscapes and think about zeroing in on something interesting in the foreground. This can be a particularly attractive flower in front of a vast field, or even a rusty watering can left out in a row of crops. Items in the foreground impart interest in the photo.
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Thank you so very much to whoever found and turned in my cell phone on St. Patrick’s Day at the local Post Office. I was doing a complicated mailing and set my phone down on the counter to look up an address. I was several miles away when I noticed it was missing and anxiously drove back expecting it to be gone. When I asked at the front desk, the clerk presented the phone to me and said someone had turned it in and didn’t leave their name. I am very appreciative of the honesty and integrity of this person and they made my St. Patrick’s Day a truly lucky day!
Coffee, Breakfast Kindness
My special THANKS to the kind young woman who thought she had cut me off at our drive thru coffee establishment in Hamlin. It was a cold, snowy morning almost 2 months ago. I had pulled over to answer my phone before entering the drive thru lane. A woman went around me. I finished my call and pulled in behind her. She must have thought she cut me off and kindly paid for my coffee and breakfast wrap as an apology-- you don’t see that consideration often!, How very thoughtful of her. I had no way to thank her or to assure her that she did NOT cut me off. I took that amount of money I was going to pay for my meal, added to it and donated it to our food bank. I hope that it pays forward and the thoughtful lady reads this!!
Parking Illegally
I live on [local road] and there are “No Parking” signs up and down the street. My visitors obey the signs and park in the public parking lot or if it’s a quick stop, we use our flashers. Unfortunately, there have been numerous times that vehicles parking in front of [local address] were there for hours and even overnight!! Maybe a ticket or two would remedy the owners disregard for that parking. I also hope they don’t block the firetrucks trying to turn in or out of their parking lot. It’s been close a couple of times.
There are amazing people today, so I don’t mean to overgeneralize, but let’s think before we speak, shall we?! When you call up a business to complain about a service that’s not really in their purview but you holler and yell over the phone, what does that accomplish?! Likely, the person answering the phone does not get paid enough to be berated for something out of their control. More power to the folks who can answer phone lines when customers are known to be upset more often than not, but to holler and yell at a receptionist who helps direct your calls and take down information to help you and your fellow humans, that’s really low.
Let’s remember to be civil. If that means we need to wait a moment to cool down before calling someone, so be it. You’ll catch more flies with honey, as the old adage goes.
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Avon Teacher Sara Brown Pens Heartfelt Stories that Inspire Kindness in Young Readers
BY SUZIE WELLS
I have learned so many valuable lessons and enjoyed so many special moments with my students and publishing my books is how I can share those experiences with the world.
SARA BROWN
In the cozy corners of Avon Central School’s pre-K classrooms, children are not just learning their ABCs –they’re discovering the power of empathy and kindness, thanks in part to their devoted teacher,
Brown, a Livonia graduate, went ontoHoughtonUniversityforher BS in Education, SUNY Geneseo for her MSEd as a Reading Teacher, and earned her Graduate Certificate from Johns Hopkins University in Mind, Brain, and Teaching. She taught for nine years at Lima Christian School and now has spent nearly two decades teaching kindergarten and pre-kindergarten in Avon.
She says she draws deep inspiration from experience in the classroom and with her published children’s books, she seeks to instill kindness and empathy in young children and encourage them to practice these virtues in their daily life.
Brown’s latest children’s book, Definitely: A Story of Kindness and Empathy, released in March, delivers a poignantmessageaboutcompassionandunderstanding in a way that young children – and the adults reading with them – can definitely connect with.
She explains that “Definitely grew from the story of one group of students who were particularly empathetic and kind. at year, I was touched on a daily basis by the way they cared for each other. at kind of empathy is rare in children so young... I knew I wanted to share their story and the kindness of their hearts. Definitely was written for them and about them and I hope that through its pages, others will understand how small acts of kindness and understanding can impact others in very big ways.”
Brown’spassionforstorytellingdatesbacktoherown childhood in Lima, where she remembers teaching and telling stories to a class of stuffed animals and toy dolls under a willow tree when she was five. at cherished memory launched her career inspiring real students and later became the namesake for her imprint, Willow Tree Tales.
Her love of reading began early, too, with books like A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson and e Poky Little Puppy leaving lasting impressions. She fondly recalls kindergarten rest time spent practicing her alphabet and listening to stories featuring alphabet puppets.
Brown’s writing process is rooted in real-life classroom experiences. Many of her stories begin as funny or heartwarming moments shared with her family at the end of the school day. She jots down ideas, develops a rough manuscript, and eventually refines the story through rounds of peer feedback and professional editing before publication.
Before Definitely, Brown launched her Madelyn and Miguel’s Language Learning Journey series –books inspired by her pre-K students’ experiences learning new languages. When she couldn’t find the right teaching resources, she created them herself. Illustrator Uliana Barabash brought the stories to life, and what began as Madelyn’s Crayons blossomed into a four-book set. Now, Brown is working on a companion series featuring Madelyn’s brother, Miguel.
Brown finds herself consistently incorporating themes of kindness and connection within her children’s books, and she says that’s because as children develop their sense of self and relationships with other people, “Books give them a safe place to talk about big feelings, practice conflict resolution, and explore new ideas.” She adds that her pre-K students love to talk about their pets, so they unsurprisingly integrate stories about people and their pets.
Beyond the pages of her books, Brown’s love for children and education is evident, as she says, “My favorite part of being a teacher is my students... watching them work so hard at wondering, problem-
Share your original stories about local heroes, community events, school achievements, or hidden gems–email your story idea to hometown@gvpennysaver.com!
solving, trying new things, exploring new ideas... the growth young children make in a single year is astounding... much of their learning is done through play and exploration and they typically find so much joy in that process. ey light up with surprise at discoveries, love celebrating successes together, and their enthusiasm is contagious!”
To Brown, publishing is all about sharing stories that matter. “I have learned so many valuable lessons and enjoyed so many special moments with my students and publishing my books is how I can share those experiences with the world,” she says.
“Your children are beautiful and precious,” she tells the community. “We can value the kindness in their hearts and encourage them to share it with others. Read books with your children and talk about the lessons within the stories. Listen to your children, learn from them, and encourage them to tell their own stories. Learn your children’s gi s and encourage them to work hard at things that inspire them. Applaud their effort. It will rarely be perfect on the first try... just keep going and don’t give up!”
Brown recently shared her books at the Young Readers Festival in Hemlock, and she is coordinating events at local libraries. To stay updated or connect, find her on Facebook (Sara Brown Books) or reach out via email at hello@sarabrownbooks.com.
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Visit our website at www.gvboces.org is position will be open until filled. Information will be reviewed as it is received. If interested, please send a letter of interest referencing Vacancy 25-90, along with a resume and proof of certification to hr@gvboces.org or mail to: Human Resources, Genesee Valley BOCES 80 Munson Street, LeRoy, NY 14482 Call Jamie at 585-669-2252 for more
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THE RIGHT WAY TO LEAVE A JOB
Don’t shirk responsibilities. It can be tempting to slack off when another job awaits. The popular job-hunting site Monster.com says it can be human nature to do less when long-term accountability is removed. However, you never know when you might need a referral or even a new job. Leaving a bitter taste in the mouth of your employer at the end of your work history can put a black mark on your employee record.
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Applications received before April 17th will receive priority at the interview. Applications received after April 17th and walk-ins at the interview are welcome but wait times may vary. Please check our website for more details about the interviews. Interviews will occur at high schools in Livingston County. Avon: 5/1 • Dansville 5/5 • Mt. Morris 5/6 and 5/7
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GMO: GMO stands for “genetically modified organisms,” which are organisms that have had their genetic material artificially manipulated in genetic engineering labs. The Non-GMO Project says that a growing body of evidence has connected GMOs with an assortment of health problems and environmental damage.
