Dansville Wayland: Genesee Valley Penny Saver 10-31-25
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PERFECT PICNIC POPCORN SQUARES
Yield: 12 squares
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup reduced-fat peanut butter
3/4 cup raisins
8 cups air-popped popcorn nonstick cooking spray
In large saucepan, combine corn syrup, sugar, brown sugar and peanut butter.
Bring to boil over low heat, stirring constantly; boil 2-3 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.
In large bowl, combine raisins and popcorn; pour hot mixture over popcorn and toss carefully with wooden spoons until well-coated.
Spray 9-by-13 inch baking dish with cooking spray; press popcorn mixture into pan and cool completely.
Cut into squares and serve.
ST. PETER’S UCC
ELECTION DAY HAM SUPPER
TAKE OUT ONLY
Limited Seating Available • Pick Up Between 5:00 – 6:30
PERKINSVILLE FIRE HALL
Adults: $14 • Children: $7 • Under 5: Free
To Benefit: St. Peter’s UCC of Perkinsville
Thank you f your supp t!
Continuing an annual event, The Dansville Rotary Club is offering a FREE Thanksgiving Dinner of fresh turkey, potatoes, dressing, vegetable and pie for anyone in the Dansville area. ALL MEALS WILL BE DELIVERED!
All deliveries will be restricted to a 10 mile radius of Dansville. All meals delivered between 11:30am and 1pm. Make sure you are home. Meals will be left on the 1st and only delivery attempt.
Please fill out the attached application and return by Nov. 17th to Dansville Rotary Club, 9384 Main St., Dansville, NY 14437
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Please Join Us! Shop Early for the Holidays! All proceeds from this event are exclusively used for scholarship and service projects within the Dansville-Wayland community and surrounding areas.
Painted Canyons of the West with Collette Tours: April 26 - May 4, 2026
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Cruise the Danube from Budapest through Austria and into Germany ending with a stay in Munich during Oktoberfest
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Chobe National Park, Pilanesberg, 8 Wildlife Safaris, Cape Winelands, Cape Town Table Mountain & more.
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Battery loses its charge. The battery in a vehicle is still being used even if the car isn’t running.Batteries power various components in a car,such as the vehicle computer,phone chargers and more. If the engine does not turn over and help to recharge the battery, the battery will eventually die. People who drive infrequently may want to consider a trickle charger that’s plugged in during periods of non-use
DID YOU KNOW?
Car buyers may find some great deals by using offered rebates. Rebates can take place at any time of the year. Dealers typically use rebates in order to clear out a particular model year. Rebates may also be offered through the manufacturer. Dealerships may sell a vehicle for less when certain incentives are applied. Shoppers can rely on Edmunds. com to search for rebates and incentives by vehicle make and geographic location.
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. GEOGRAPHY: How many U.S. states are part of New England?
2. LITERATURE: What district does Katniss Everdeen represent in “The Hunger Games”?
3. ANATOMY: What is the longest nerve in the human body?
4. COMICS: What is Captain America’s shield made of?
5. SCIENCE: What is the process called when a solid becomes a gas?
6. HISTORY: In what year did the Three Mile Island nuclear accident happen?
7. MOVIES: What is Edward’s last name in the movie “Twilight”?
8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the only marsupial found in North America?
9. TELEVISION: Which character on “The Brady Bunch” is famous for saying, “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!”
10. ENTERTAINERS: Pop singer Taylor Swift was born in which U.S. state?
ANSWERS
1. Six (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Rhode Island).
With rising costs and reduced assistance, what does your household anticipate will happen to your budget the final two months of this year?
- There will be no change to my budget this year.
- We will budget more carefully this year, but we should be okay.
- We will go without this year or we will reach out for local assistance to make it through.
- No idea. We’ll see what happens.
Autumn around Western NY is full of leaf-peeping and apple-picking. With an average of 29.5 million bushels of apples produced each year around the state and NY Apple Association based right here in Fishers, how do you like your apples?
36.4% Straight off the tree or from the market
9.1% Pressed into beverages
45.5% All/any of the
9.1% I don’t like apples
What colors are used in Día de los Muertos?
Dia De Los
This holiday uses the colors yellow and orange to portray marigolds, the sun, and light. Marigolds and their strong scent and bright colors are thought to their way back home.
DAYOFTHEDEAD
November 2
The ancient indigenous people of Mexico have practiced rituals celebrating the lives of past ancestors for around 3,000 years. The celebration that is now known as the Day of the Dead originally landed on the ninth month of the Aztec calendar and was observed for the entire month. In the 20th century, the month long festivities were condensed to three days called The Days of the Dead: Halloween on October 31, Day of the Innocents on November 1, and Day of the Dead on November 2.
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Understanding the Risk Reduction of Statins With Cholesterol
DEAR DR. ROACH: A cardiologist recently suggested that I should consider taking a statin because of my “borderline” cholesterol level. So, I took a dive into the details of statin therapy. I learned that although statins are thought to reduce the chance of a cardiovascular event by up to 50%, the actual reduction is very small.
I presented this information to the cardiologist and decided to forego statin therapy, which he endorsed. A better understanding of this difference would be very valuable to your readers. -- T.G.
ANSWER: The amount of absolute risk reduction from a statin in a person without known heart disease depends mostly on a person’s absolute risk of heart disease. This depends on the person’s risk factors such as age, sex, blood pressure, cholesterol level, smoking status, family history, and others. (When a person already has known heart disease, then the benefits of a statin are so large that this kind of analysis isn’t generally done.)
The relative risk reduction from a statin depends on the potency and dose of a statin, but a typically used number is about a relative risk reduction of 20%. (A 50% relative risk reduction isn’t achievable with the current medication.)
I normally go through this analysis with every patient when considering a statin, and it starts with estimating their absolute risk prior to treatment. There are several calculators to give an estimate; I usually use tinyurl.com/PREVENTCalc and adjust it for any risk factors that are not considered by the calculator. (I should add that some people have difficulty understanding these numbers and simply ask me about my opinion, which is fine, but I prefer to work collegially.)
For example, a 75-year-old man who has a cholesterol level of 220 mg/dL and an HDL of 45 mg/dL with a blood pressure of 140/80 mmHg (all of which might be considered “borderline”), the calculator gives an estimated absolute risk of 19.4%. This is the risk of this person developing any kind of obstructive heart disease, including a heart attack or death, during the next 10 years.
With a statin, a reasonable guess would be a drop of about 20% of the absolute risk (19.4% in this case), meaning a drop to 15.5%. The relative risk reduction is 20%, but the absolute risk reduction for this person is 3.9%.
A second example is a 50-year-old woman with the exact same numbers who has an absolute risk reduction of 3.6%. She would get the same 20% reduction, but this is only a 0.72% drop for a new absolute risk of 2.88%.
Clinicians and epidemiologists use another number called the “number needed to treat” (NNT), which is a function of the absolute risk reduction. In the examples above, about 26 75-year-old men would need to be treated for 10 years to prevent a case of heart attack or death, while 139 50-year-old women would need to be treated to prevent one case.
The benefit of a statin or any other treatment to reduce heart disease depends on how much risk a person has to begin with. Whether this benefit is “worth it” to any given person depends not only on the absolute benefit, but also on their aversion to medicine and their level of worry about heart disease.
The cost of a statin ($5 or $10 a month) isn’t a big consideration for most. Serious side effects to statins are rare, but if they occur, there are alternatives.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DENTAL CLEANINGS WHILE WEARING BRACES
Consult with your dentist. Dental hygienists and dentists are experienced at cleaning teeth that have braces. Typical visits for routine cleanings will not be much different than visits without braces. The staff will take X-rays and conduct a thorough examination of the teeth. Hygienists know how to manipulate cleaning tools around braces to clean effectively. Very often, cavities can be filled and even root canals performed with braces on teeth, so there’s no need to worry. Should braces be in the way, the dentist can work with the orthodontist and have a bracket temporarily removed and replaced to facilitate treatment.
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FINAL NOTICE
LIVINGSTON COUNTY TAX AUCTION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 6:00 PM
To be held at the Livingston County Highway Facility
4389 Gypsy Lane, Mt. Morris, NY 14510
Current property information with added parcels 21A & 21B, terms of sale, and tax maps can be found on the Livingston County website at: www.livingstoncountyny.gov or www.pirrunginc.com
Direct questions to (585) 335-8660 or e-mail at wamp1@frontiernet.net
Auction Conducted By:
THOMAS P. WAMP – PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC.
LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKERS
AMY L. DAVIES, LIVINGSTON COUNTY TREASURER
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Get involved
If you have children, you may have the advantage of meeting people at school functions or at the bus stop. Volunteer with the PTA/PTO or sign up to coach youth sports or serve as a scout leader. These opportunities will help expand the number of people you meet in your new community.
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Southview Apartamentos
Con apartamento espaciosos, cable e internet listos, electrodomésticos y ventanas de bajo consumo, cocinas completamente equipadas, armarios espaciosos, instalaciones de lavandería, estacionamiento fuera de la calle y cerca de tiendas. Llame al Community Manager para solicitar aplicaciones
56 Southview Dr., #404 Wayland, NY 14572
Email: southview@twoplusfour.com
Hacemos negocios de acuerdo con la Ley Federal de Vivienda Justa y la Sección 504 Requisito Título VII de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1968, enmendada por la Ley de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de 1974. Es ilegal discriminar a cualquier persona por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, situación familiar o discapacidad.
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Lincoln Court Apartments
Featuring spacious apartments, cable & internet ready, energy efficient appliances & windows, fully equipped kitchens, spacious closets, laundry facilities, off street parking & close to shopping.
Affordable housing for seniors 62+ and/or disabled 1-bedroom apartments
Call Community Manager for applications 585-213-4019
TDD Relay 711
119 Lincoln Street Wayland, NY 14572
Email: lincolncourt@twoplusfour.com
We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law and Section 504 Requirement Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as Amended by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status or handicap.
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Lincoln Court Apartamentos
Con apartamento espaciosos, cable e internet listos, electrodomésticos y ventanas de bajo consumo, cocinas completamente equipadas, armarios espaciosos, instalaciones de lavandería, estacionamiento fuera de la calle y cerca de tiendas.
Vivienda asequible para personas mayores de 62 años y/o discapacitadas apartamentos de 1 dormitorio
al Community Manager para solicitar aplicaciones 585-213-4019
TDD Relay 711
119 Lincoln Street Wayland, NY 14572
Email: lincolncourt@twoplusfour.com
Hacemos negocios de acuerdo con la Ley Federal de Vivienda Justa y la Sección 504 Requisito Título VII de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1968, enmendada por la Ley de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de 1974. Es ilegal discriminar a cualquier persona por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, situación familiar o discapacidad.
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.
Fair Housing Statement
All real estate advertised in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. 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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BUILDING PERMITS PROTECT HOMEOWNERS
You are thinking of making a major renovation to your home. Perhaps it’s time to create that master bedroom suite you long have admired or install thatwrap-aroundporch?Whatisthefirstthingthatshouldbedonebefore getting down to business?
The correct way to begin a home remodeling project is to obtain the necessary permits for the job. Many municipalities request individuals obtain permits for a range of work on homes or other structures, such as office buildings. Permits are generally required for all new construction as well as specific modifications that will affect structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems. It’s important to check with the local building office prior to beginning work to see which permits you will need beforetheprojectcanbegin.Permitsarenecessarywhetherahomeowner is doing the work or hiring an outside contractor. Duetothecostandtimeinvolvedwithsecuringpermits,somehomeowners skip this step so they can begin a project promptly. However, this can end up being a costly mistake. Permits might seem like a nuisance, but they actually protect homeowners in various ways.
HOW EVERYDAY PEOPLE CAN CUT ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Start with your windows. The windows in a home can help homeowners and apartment dwellers reduce their heating and cooling costs. On cold days, pull back curtains so the natural sunlight can come in and warm the house, reducing the need to turn up the temperature on the thermostat. When the weather outside is especially warm, hang blackout curtains to prevent the hot sun from warming rooms and increasing the need for air conditioning. In addition, address any leaks around windows to ensure hot and cold air is not escaping and contributing to excessive energy consumption.
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By Matilda Charles
Gift giving this year?
A show of hands, please: How many of us are already in a panic about just how we’re going to give holiday gifts to our family and friends this year? With the costs of everything seeming to go up by the day, how are we going to manage to stretch our budgets to include gifts?
And why do we want to, given our circumstances? Because we always have. Because it’s expected. Because it makes us feel good. Because we want to maintain the relationships we’ve had. Whatever our reasons for wanting to give gifts, it’s going to be tough this year. But it can be done with a bit of thought.
If you search on the internet for “gift giving on a budget,” you’ll find thousands of ideas. Most of them seem to fall into one of three categories: experiences, time and love.
A family movie night can be an experience the grandkids long remember. Borrow a selection of age appropriate movies from the library, make popcorn, buy drinks and order pizza. Or ask the local bowling alley about a family price for a few hours of lane time.
Then there’s the gift of time. Give a personalized coupon book you’ve made, good for a special outing, a home cooked meal, gardening help in the spring or hours of child care.
Level: Beginner
Best of all might well be the gift of love when you make your gifts: a platter of holiday treats, inexpensive glass jars filled with homemade candies, winter hats you knitted, a small bundle of favorite recipes you’ve printed on 3x5 cards. The dollar store offers many ideas such as picture frames you decorate and fill with family photos or artwork. Look for items to create themed gift baskets.
So, gift giving can be done -- unless this is when you finally decide to say, “I can’t do it this year.”
Methinks I see the sunset light flooding the river valley, the western hills stretching to the horizon, overhung with trees gorgeous and glowing with the tints of autumn—a mighty flower garden, blossoming under the spell of the enchanter, Frost...
~John Greenleaf Whittier, “Patucket Falls”
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Applescanhelppeopledetermineiftheywilllivelonglives.OnHalloween night, you have to make an unbroken apple peel, which will estimate how long you will live. The longer the peel is, the longer you’ll live.
Commercial Grade School Model Sew & Serge Sewing Machine
Our Education Department placed orders in anticipation of large school sales. Due to budget cuts, they were unsold! All machines offered are the most modern machines in the Singer line. ALL MACHINES ARE BRAND NEW.
Singer’s 25 year limited nationwide guarantee included.
WHAT IS A SEW & SERGE SEWING MACHINE?
FIRST - IT IS A SOPHISTICATED SEWING MACHINE with a motor that is 60% larger than a home sewing machine that does buttonholes (any size), Stretch Sewing, Invisible Blind Hems, Monograms, Ribbing, Double Seams, Zippers, Sews On Buttons, Hems, Darning, Appliqué, Zigzag, Basting, Blanket Stitch, Quilting and much more!
JUST SET THE CONTROL TO SEW MAGIC.
SECOND - IT HAS A SERGING STITCH. This allows you to sew the seam and serge the edge of the material in one operation. With an optional cutter, you can trim the excess material. THIRD - THEY ARE DESIGNED TO SEW ALL FABRICS without adjustment, such as Denim, Canvas, Upholstery, Nylon, Stretch Materials, Silk, Percale, Organdy, AND… THEY EVEN SEW LEATHER! NOW YOU HAVE IT ALL IN ONE MACHINE.
GINGERBREAD GOODNESS
Gingerbread is a broad term that can describe anything from a firm and crispy cookie to a moist, soft cake. Traditionally, gingerbread is seasoned with ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and other aromatic spices. Molasses and brown sugar counteract the spice with sweetness. North Americans have been baking gingerbread in various shapes or forms for more than 200 years, and the recipes even pre-date the American revolution. However, gingerbread dates back even further to the Shakespearean era, with The Bard having mentioned it in one of his plays. Gingerbread’s name can be trace to medieval England and once referred to any kind of preserved ginger. The term went on to reference ginger-flavored cakes in the 15th century, and gingerbread eventually became popular throughout the world. Even though gingerbread cakes and cookies have been made for centuries, Germans are often credited with creating gingerbread houses, according to Smithsonian. They were probably modeled after the witch’s candy cottage in the German fairy tale, “Hansel and Gretel.” Even though gingerbread can be made any time of year, it is particularly associated with the Christmas season,withgingerbreadmenand other fanciful shapes turning up on cookie platters.
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Project Christmas
Sign up for 2025 Project Christmas will be Saturday, November 15, 10AM-Noon at the American Legion, 34 Elizabeth Street (upstairs). is is the only registration date.
Eligibility:
1) Must be a resident of the Dansville School District
2) Have children ages 14 and under in household (bring clothing/shoe sizes)
3) Eligibility based on household
HOCUS-FOCUS
BY HENRY BOLTINOFF
hometown events
There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
Cohocton Public Library
8 Maple Ave. • 585-384-5170
www.cohoctonlibrary.org
M-F 10-6; Sa 10-2
Dansville Public Library
200 Main St., Dansville • 585-335-6720 www.dansville.lib.ny.us
M-Th 10-8; F 10-5; Sa 9-1
E.J. Cottrell Memorial Library
5 Beecher St., Atlanta • 585-534-5030
M & Tu 10-8; W, Th, F 10-5; Closed Sa & Su
Wayland Free Library
101 W. Naples St. • 585-728-5380 www.gunlockelibrary.org
[T]hat old September feeling... of summer passing, vacation nearly done,obligationsgathering,books and football in the air.... Another fall, another turned page: there was something of jubilee in that annual autumnal beginning, as if last year’s mistakes and failures had been wiped clean by summer. ~Wallace Stegner
A Spirit Walk Through Geneseo’s Musical Past
BY SUZIE WELLS
Music filled the autumn air at Temple Hill Cemetery on September 27, as community members gathered for the 12th annual Spirit Walk, an evening that brought Geneseo’s musical past vividly to life.
is year’s tour focused on the stories of musicians who once lived and played in the Genesee Valley. Guided groups followed torch-lit paths to various gravesites, where localactorsinperiodcostumesharedhistories and personal anecdotes of notable singers, teachers, and instrumentalists who helped shape the town’s early cultural scene.
Among those featured were accomplished violinist Alice Booth, church organist and Rochester Civic Music Association founder Esther Campbell, and members of the Killip family, whose legacy is tied to the Normal Academy of Music. Returning from last year’s tour was John Olp Vanderbilt, this time remembered as the leader of Geneseo’s 1860s Cornet Band.
Temple Hill Cemetery Board President Gretchen Crane said the musical theme was long in the making. “We talked for years about doing musicians in the Valley, and this year we finally decided to make it happen,” she says.
Crane notes that one of the most rewarding parts of organizing the walk each year is discovering new sides to familiar names, saying, “Each year we’ve been able to successfullychangeupthethemeforthewalk. It has been exciting to find that some of our previously highlighted ‘spirits’ had hidden talents and contributed to our village as musicians as well as businesspeople, soldiers, entrepreneurs,orfounders. roughresearch, we found out that the former postmaster ran a music school, and voila, there’s a brand new story to tell!”
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e event featured both new portrayals and returning “spirits” whose stories were expanded in light of fresh discoveries.
e Spirit Walk began in 2013, created by Geneseo native Mallory Crane for her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Since then, it has become a much-anticipated fall tradition, drawing families, students, and history enthusiasts from across the region.
As visitors concluded their guided stroll through the so ly lit cemetery, they gathered for complimentary cider and donuts, a sweet end to an evening filled with stories, history, and the lingering echo of music in the valley.
Temple Hill Cemetery: A Historic Backdrop
Established in 1807, Temple Hill Cemetery remains one of Geneseo’s most significant landmarks. e original land – three acres in four parcels – was deeded to the town by James and William Wadsworth. Over the decades, additional parcels were added, including a seven-acre expansion between 1873 and 1875 designed by Rochester architect A. J. Warner, who created the lodge and gateway still standing today.
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Later restorations followed, including post-fire repairs in 1953 and further renovations in the 1960s, thanks to Dr. and Mrs. James Lockhart. Now totaling fi een acres, the cemetery holds the graves of approximately six thousand individuals, each contributing to the story of Geneseo’s past.
As this year’s Spirit Walk proved, those stories and the music that once filled their lives continue to resonate.
MEET THE COHOCTON CANDIDATES FOR “COMMON GROUND” – ROW G
Brian Giuliano for Town Supervisor
Brian is a US Army Veteran with hands-on background in mechanics, jet ski repair, and solar installation. He’s worked in project management and operations & maintenance for solar systems, and he believes in practical solutions and honest leadership.
As Town Supervisor, he states, his top priority will be transparency. “Recent audits have highlighted areas where we can improve and it’s time for stronger checks and balances. When people come together with a shared purpose, amazing things can happen.”
Cassandra Sick for Town Clerk
Casey Sick is a lifelong resident of our area and has shown her commitment to our community with years of volunteering. She is on the Board of the Wayland Youth So ball League, coaches T-Ball and has o en volunteered for Cohocton’s Fall Foliage Festival. She attended FLCC and is a Teacher’s Assistant at WCCS. Casey will bring back dependability and open government to the Office of Town Clerk. She will have consistent and convenient Office hours, plans on getting her NYS Notary License and will keep the Town records organized and in compliance with the Association of Town’s practices and procedures. Casey views the Town Clerk position as a long-term career, not as a short-term stay. Her community service establishes her foundation for stepping up to a new challenge as the Town Clerk of Cohocton.
Karen Johnson for Town Board
Karen Johnson has lived in Cohocton for 47 years. She is a nurse and retired from Tri-County Family Medicine, where she worked first as Dr. Frame’s nurse, then as nursing supervisor for 25 years, and then as a nurse care manager. She is currently a substitute school nurse, and volunteers for hospice at the Vincent House.
She says, “I am running for the town board because I want to ensure our community has access to all of the previous benefits our families enjoyed at Lawrence Park. e park and pool are valuable staples for our community, and with community and school partnerships, we can enhance our park program for local and neighboring children. I believe transparency by all members of the board is crucial. I will be transparent in my work and straight-forward in my communication with all. I would appreciate your vote so that I can help lead our community forward.”
James Scarborough for Town Board
James Scarborough is a lifelong resident of Atlanta and a small business owner and your assistant Fire Chief At the fire department, he has devoted thousands of hours to this community between classes, training and drills, both here and with neighboring departments, because he knows how important connection and service are for small towns like ours. He appreciates projects like the public pool, which will provide benefits in several ways, and he’d like to find other projects to improve the community overall.
James states, “As a member of the town board, I’d be transparent about the long-term goals of the town, and I’d make myself available to answer your questions, but even more, I’d like to hear your ideas for what you think we need. I’d love to see more businesses in Atlanta and Cohocton, both to increase convenience for our residents, and to increase our tax base. Many small towns are shrinking but having spent so much time living and working here, I know for a fact that we have the potential for growth and progress, and I believe I can be a valuable part of the team that makes that happen. In my business, I say no job is too big or too small, we’ve got you covered, and if you elect me, I’ll bring that same energy to your Town Board.”
By Lucie Winborne
No Bake Reeses Krispy Cookies
Barb Cavalieri
Cookie Recipe: 4 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter; 5 reg.sized Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups; 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside and place your Rice Krispies in a large mixing bowl. 2. In a large microwave safe bowl, combine your corn syrup, sugar, and peanut butter and cook on high for 2-3 inutes, stirring every 30 seonds until your mixture is evenly combined. 3. Pour your peanut butter mixture over your Rice Krispies and mix. 4. Mix in your chocolate chips. 5. A er a couple minutes, mix in your crushed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, to avoid them fully melting. 6. Spoon your treats out with an ice cream scoop and onto your lined baking pan, let cool, then using a fork, slightly flatten them (so they look more like a thick cookie instead of a ball). 7. ENJOY!
LIQUIDATION SALE/ CLOSEOUT SALE
Sat. & Sun., Nov. 15 & 16 9am-3pm
3 North State St., Nunda, NY
A unique sale event with a variety of items: tattoo & piercing supplies and sterilization equipment, piercing jewelry, display cases and furniture. Also home decor, antiques, vintage tools and collectables.
* There is a psychological state called “helper’s high” in which the act of giving produces endorphins in the brain that provide a mild version of a morphine high.
GLOW/New York Recycles 2025 Enter to Win!!
Support GLOW/New York Recycles 2025. Be one of the first 70 residents to sign and return this pledge and receive a reusable ChicoBag® Limit 1 per household.
Dear GLOW Committee:
I (we) support recycling and recycled product procurement! Thanks for supporting it too! Please enter me (us) for the opportunity to win regional GLOW/New York Recycles prizes.*
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St. George - Forsythe Funeral Home andM uments
109 West Naples St. • Wayland, NY 14572 (585) 728-2100
TIPS TO COPE WITH THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE
Accept your feelings. The APA notes that it’s normal for grieving individuals to experience a range of emotions, including sadness, anger and exhaustion. Individuals who feel overwhelmed by their emotions are urged to speak with a licensed mental health professional. Such professionals can recommend various strategies to cope with emotions that can sometimes feel overwhelming.
General Election
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Livingston County
All election district poll sites will be open Tuesday, November 4, 2025 from 6am until 9pm
For questions about voting in Livingston County, please contact the Board of Elections at (585) 243-7090 or (585) 335-1705. Https://www.livingstoncountyny.gov/123/Board-of-Elections Livingston County Board of Elections
David M. DiPasquale, Gary J. Nageldinger, Election Commissioners
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS
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Student Academic Features
I enjoy reading the Genesee Valley Penny Saver so much. I do all the puzzles and read every article with interest. As a retired teacher, I especially enjoy the articles about students and their achievements. This week there was an article about Lyla Jones from LeRoy Central School. Without the article in the GVPS, this young lady would not be recognized outside of her community for her success. Now so many more people can celebrate Lyla’s talent.
Community Support for Microfarming
Thank you so much to the Lima community for celebrating agriculture with us at the Pumpkin Festival! Compared to some local outlooks, your willingness to interact, ask questions, and appreciate the value of small ag in our changing economy was a complete breath of fresh air. Keep it up! It was a wonderful festival with a wonderful crowd.
ank You, Sierra!
At the end of August, I was mowing my lawn and disturbed a nest of ground wasps. I was stung many times around my right eye. Within 10 minutes, my face swelled up and my eye closed. I applied ice and Benadryl according to my doctor’s instructions. But at midnight, I awoke with difficulty breathing and shaking and called 911 for myself for the first time in my life. Sierra set an IV to administer meds that saved my life. Thank you doesn’t even come close to my gratitude! I’m a Grandma of 9 and glad to still be here for them and my 3 children! Praise to the calm driver as well, though I didn’t get her name.
Town Board Meetings
How sad that in a small town with a few thousand people in it, only 10 or so show up to a town board meeting. This is your town, your home, your community. Don’t you care about what is currently happening or the future of it? If you’re a younger family, I read something recently that stuck with me and maybe it will for you too: “I don’t know who needs to hear this but we are the new adults. We are responsible for participating in creating community events, programs, attending school board meetings, etc. so when you say things aren’t how they used to be, it’s because you aren’t doing your part.”
Pu ing kids in danger
I work as a sub as a cafeteria monitor. I noticed several pre-K students standing on the seats while they were there for lunch. When I approached them and asked them to sit down before they fell, their teacher, who was there with the teacher’s aid, told me “I got them” and continued to let them do this. This is unacceptable. What will they do next year? They need to learn now. The teacher should want to keep them safe. What would parents think if they knew this?
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I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze.
The sweet chill of pumpkin and crisp sunburnt leaves.
~Ann Drake, 2013
CROSSWORD Answers
On the whole I take it that middle ageisahappierperiodthanyouth. In the entire circle of the year there are no days so delightful as those of a fine October, when the trees are bare to the mild heavens, and the red leaves bestrew the road, and you can feel the breath of winter morning andevening—nodayssocalm,so tenderly solemn, and with such a reverent meekness in the air.
~Alexander Smith (1829–1867), “An Essay on an Old Subject”
MAGIC MAZE Answers
Volunteers Needed
GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY
• Tool ri Shop: Volunteer/donation based storefront that provides reuse of tools/hardware, Flexible Volunteer times with a 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.
• Girl Scouts: Co-leaders for troops, resource people, businesses able to give tours. Email fniteowl33@gmail.com
• e South Perinton Cemetery Association: We have the following Cemetery Board positions to fill: Secretary, Assistant Superintendent, and Website Master. We look forward to having new partners fill these positions, joining us in providing essential services to our local communities. Email: spcemetery1916@gmail.com
• Patrick Place - A Comfort Care Home Inc.: Patrick Place is seeking volunteers for resident care, fundraising, community outreach, buildings maintenance and landscaping/gardening. Email: directorpatrickplace@ gmail.com
• UR Noyes Health (Spice Box Gi Shop): Join our team of Spice Box Gi Shop volunteers! All profits from purchases go right back into the community, supporting Noyes Health, our patients and community. Email christa_barrows@urmc.rochester.edu or call 585-335-4358
• Heritage Christian Stables: Volunteer at HCS in Webster and make a difference. Support riders as they build strength and confidence through equine-assisted services. Help by side-walking, leading horses, or assisting with barn tasks, all while joining a kind, compassionate, and welcoming community. Email: stablesvolunteer@heritagechristianstables.org
• Hospeace House, INC: Do you have 4 hrs a month to volunteer at a Comfort Care Home located in Naples. Email: kathymincer@ hospeacehouse.org
• Mt. Carmel House, LLC: Opportunities for kind, compassionate individuals willing to support and/or care for members of the community in their final stage of life’s journey. All training provided. Teens to adults welcome. Email: heathermtcarmelhouse@gmail.com
• Friends of Batavia: We sell hotdogs every Friday next to the Holland Land office & we could use a couple of extra hands. We use $$ to keep the Peace Garden looking beautiful & the flags hanging! Email: btcsdepot@aol.com
• Serenity House of Victor: We are a two-bed comfort care home seeking caregiver, grounds, and fundraising volunteers. No experience necessary. We provide training. Share your most valuable gi - yourself! Come join our team. Email serenityhousevictor@gmail.com or call 585-924-5840
• Geneseo Groveland Emergency Food Pantry: Help with Foodlink deliveries on the occasional Monday morning (every 4 - 6 weeks). Help us unload the truck and stock the pantry. Takes less than an hour. Call 585991-8220 or email ggefoodpantry@gmail.com.
• 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
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.
ATTENTION COHOCTON VOTERS
Recent audits by the State Comptroller’s Office have identified serious concerns with our current town supervisor, Judith Hall. e Procurement Audit revealed that the Town Supervisor and the Highway Supervisor expressed that it was inconvenient to them to adhere to the Procurement Policy. Too inconvenient to save the taxpayers money in other words! e audit also cited that credit cards were used to circumvent the purchasing process requirements of obtaining competitive quotes, noting Supervisor Hall and Highway Supervisor Schumacher were the most frequently cited individuals for violating the Procurement Policy.
e recent ambulance audit also found that Supervisor Hall used the town credit card to buy fish tank supplies and exercise equipment for the ambulance building without town board approval! Some of the town board members have expressed concern in open meetings that the Supervisor acts without board approval on many matters, including paying bills that do not follow the Procurement Policy, paying bills that the majority of the board did not approve, and making personnel changes without board approval! Choose a team who will work to improve Cohocton, respect and safeguard taxpayer monies and provide transparent open government! e time for change in our town’s leadership is now.
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Chandler Bing
Chandler is a 10 month old tabby cat with lots of personality and energy. He loves to do zoomies at midnight, eat cheese, squash bugs and sleep in his cat tree. He’s a bundle of joy and I’m happy I adopted him.
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By Sam Mazotta
Halloween pet safety is a paramount concern
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Please warn your readers to keep their cats indoors on Halloween night! I’ve heard too many stories of cats disappearing or being injured by people with ill intentions -- especially black cats. -- Francis in Des Moines, Iowa
DEAR FRANCIS: It’s a good a idea to keep cats indoors every night, but yes, they face additional threats to their safety on Halloween. The biggest danger is from cars -- traffic is heavier during peak trick-or-treating hours, around sunset. Frequent opening and closing of the front door is another danger: As owners hand out treats in the doorway, their cat may take the opportunity to run outside -- often right into the busy street.
Halloween safety extends to all the pets in the household. Cats are not likely to get into the big bowl of candy near the doorway, but dogs may be fascinated by the wrappers and lovely aromas. If owners don’t keep watch, their dog may overturn the bowl and begin gobbling up chocolate or sugar-free candies that contain xylitol -- an ingredient that is poisonous to them.
While pranksters harming cats (and other pets) can happen, a much more concerning fact is that many people adopt black cats for Halloween, only to abandon them afterward for one reason or another -- they’re too expensive to take care of, their apartment management doesn’t allow pets, and so on. Impulsive adoptions are a bigger risk.
So keep your pets safe on Halloween by placing them in a separate room during the busiest part of trick-or-treating, or duringaparty.Andmakesurethecandystaysoutof theirreach.
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• SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINES - lifetime collection. North Rose. jclingus@yahoo.com
• HOOKED ON PHONICS cassette reading program from the ‘90s. Penfield/Gananda. 585-377-2765
• HOSPITAL BED with table. 585-519-1885
• Larger UPHOLSTERED CHAIR. Charcoal grey. For TV room, man cave, etc. Great condition. Batavia. 585-356-5243
• 2 LARGE Plastic Outdoor Dog Houses. Good Condition. Size 38” L x 32” W and 36” L x 28” W. Honeoye Falls. Text 585-260-8951
• ELLIPTICAL, E25 by Sole Fitness. Good condition. Pick up Victor. 716-280-8116
• Three-foot-tall LIGHTED NATIVITY SET. Multiple outlet post with timer and makeshift manger included. Webster. donencour400@gmail.com or 585-671-9158
• High top KITCHEN TABLE, 4 chairs, 1 leaf. Good condition. Newark. 315-331-0813
• HAND TOOLS and HARDWARE. Corded electric drill, Hammers, bits, screwdrivers, nails, screws, bolts, and more. Wayland. 585-728-3801
• MULTIPLE LANGUAGES - books, CDs, and cassette tapes. RELIGIOUS BOOKS - CDs, and cassette tapes. Hopewell. Lbotts0813@aol.com
• PICKLEBALLS for making pickleball-themed crafts or ornaments. Garbage bag full. Canandaigua. 585-330-5985
• 4 SNOW TIRES from a Hyundai Accent. Used two winters. Batavia. 814-397-1432
• Myott Staffordshire CHINA. Made in England. Service for twelve. Walworth. Please text only. 585-281-4280
• BIKE RACK for car trunk only. Corfu. 585-762-8936
• CALENDARS. Peter Rolfe.11x14 desk, yrs. 1998-2016, can be reused in future yrs. or as postcards. Stafford. 585-345-4261
• PANOSOL 2 and PANOSOL 3D 6” PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE with UVB LAMPS. Good condition. Hardly used. 585-356-8325
• Used Kohler TOILET, white, standard height. Excellent condition and flush mechanism. Pick up, Palmyra. 585-703-6115
• 10 BOARDS OF LUMBER, 2x6x12. Stacked and kept dry for 10 years. Penfield. Text 585-613-6548
• 200 GALLON WATER TANK to haul water. Well has gone dry. 585-509-1170
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Come view luminaries purchased in honor or memory of loved ones, reflect, remember and hope! Purchase a luminaria to be labeled and lit in memory or in honor of a loved one. Luminaries will also be available for purchase at our table at the Historical Society on Saturday, Dec 6th.
Cost: $10/each luminaria • 12 luminaria for $100
Additional Donation:
Circle to indicate in HONOR or in MEMORY
NAME:
Please feel free to attach extra pages for more than one candle order indicating their name and in memory of or in honor of. Purchased
