Dansville Wayland: Genesee Valley Penny Saver 11-14-25
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Locally grown, fresh dressed, ready to cook. $3.75/lb.
Available Nov. 24th at WHITEMAN MEAT PROCESSING
3 Dock St., Dansville, NY 14437 585-335-5230
SIMPLIFY COOKING FOR A CROWD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Share some cooking duties.
Another way to simplify cooking for a crowd is to invite guests to bring along a side dish or dessert. Guests who live nearby can make something in advance of the big meal, while hosts can hand over their kitchens to overnight guests who express a willingness to contribute their own homecooked dish to the party. Sharing the cooking duties gives hosts more time to connect with friends and family and serves as a great way to plan the menu in advance.
DANSVILLE ROTARY CLUB’S THANKSGIVING DINNER
Thursday, November 27th
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
People often associate holiday imbibing with eggnog, but many other beverages can be enjoyed this time of year. Wassail is a hot, mulled cider that was traditionally consumed while wassailing, a ritual of Medieval English Christmas and Twelfth Night celebrations. A warm beverage and caroling go hand-in-hand.
Wassail can be made in many different ways, depending on one’s tastes. But cider is an integral ingredient in most wassail recipes. Home cocktail creators can use this basic recipe and modify as they see fit.
Wassail
Serves 8 to 10
1/2 gallon apple cider
2 cups orange juice or pineapple juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
8 whole cloves
4 cinnamon sticks
1 cup orange juice
Whiskey, if desired
Add all ingredients to a large pot over medium heat. Allow to boil. Reduce and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Strain out the cloves and cinnamon sticks. For an alcoholic drink, add whiskey to desired taste.
Wassail is traditionally served out of a communal punch bowl, but can also be presented in individual mugs garnished with cinnamon sticks.
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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.
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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
Teresa House in Geneseo Marks
Over 30 Years of Care
When the Livingston County Coalition of Churches and the Livingston County Health Department began discussing the idea of a local terminal care home in the late 1980s, the project seemed an ambitious dream. But by 1993, that dream had taken root. anks to the dedication of community members, donors, and volunteers (and the availability of an unused building needing a purpose at the entrance to Highland Park), Teresa House opened its doors at 21 Highland Road to
Nursing Supervisor Leath DeRitter, RN, BSW, says, “ e guiding principle then and now is to provide compassionate end of life care to people whose needs can be met in a family style caregiving model. Residents o en come from their own homes, where their needs have become too great for family members to provide. She says, “We pride ourselves in being able to provide an opportunity for our resident’s family members to shi out of the caregiving role and receive the support they need/want as people who love the resident.”
Residents at Teresa House must have an estimated life expectancy of three months or less, though DeRitter notes “no one is ‘kicked out’ of Teresa House.” Over the years, a few residents have surprised everyone by regaining strength and moving on to other types of care, and those are who she affectionately calls “graduates” of the house.
A Unique Model of Comfort Care
DeRitter explains that Teresa House follows what’s known as the social model terminal care home, common across New York State: “Each home provides the same type of care, if not in the same manner. Terminal care homes in New York State are, with one exception, two-bed homes for the dying which rely on a combination of paid and volunteer staff of variable skills, who provide end of life care with financial and social support from their communities.”
At Teresa House, that community support runs deep. DeRitter says, “Our home takes pride in presenting a joyful reception to our residents, their families and friends in one of the most dark periods of their lives. Our volunteers enjoy coming into the house, enjoy each other’s company as well as the opportunity to meet new friends.”
Many of those volunteers come from SUNY Geneseo, o en students preparing for careers in health care. Teresa House also partners with the Harley School and St. John Fisher College.
donations, and grants to cover costs, while Livingston County Hospice provides education, medications, supplies, and clinical support under the direction of each resident’s primary physician.
Care that Honors Comfort, Choice, and Dignity
Executive Director, Anna Campbell, says, “Residents at Teresa House receive around-the-clock care from our devoted team of staff and volunteers, who treat each person with compassion and dignity. We strive to meet every need, whether it can be spoken or not.”
Campbell describes how staff o en coordinates personal touches to upli residents, saying, “If a resident wishes for a haircut, a musician, or another personal touch, we reach out to our community to make it happen, helping residents experience moments of joy and peace. Beyond basic needs and medical care, Campbell says “ e small touches – a gentle hand, a beloved TV show, a familiar smell from a garment or blanket from home, so singing at the bedside, or quiet companionship – make all the difference.”
Staff, Volunteers, and a Shared Mission
Teresa House operates with a Board of Directors of nine and a staff of thirteen, including the Executive Director, Nursing Supervisor, Development and Operations
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who keep us supplied with baked goods, we have a therapy dog who brings his handler to visit when asked. Our SUNY student groups help with decorating for holidays and our local ARC and DDSO homes share homemade cards and treats on a regular basis.”
Community Support Keeps the Mission Alive
Since opening in 1993, Teresa House has served 530 residents across nine counties, and Campbell emphasizes that “Community support is the reason Teresa House has been able to serve our terminally ill neighbors for the past 32 years.” Donations take many forms – monetary gi s, gi cards, raffle basket contributions, or supplies such as paper goods and cleaning products. ose interested can also host fundraisers, volunteer, or participate in planned giving through retirement funds, IRAs, or estate gi s.
Campbell says, “Comfort care homes and the community that keeps them running represent the best parts of humanity. Our home, and other comfort care homes, need your help in an ever-evolving nonprofit landscape. Please consider ways you can support, and don’t be afraid to reach out to learn more.” For more information, visit www. teresahouse.org or call 585-243-1978.
FAMILY MEAL AT TERESA HOUSE
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Managing Cholesterol and Stubborn Skin Conditions
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DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you wrote about reducing cholesterol levels with the help of statins along with a PCSK9i, such as Repatha or Praluent. My question is: Are these PCSK9is at all beneficial if one cannot take statins? -- D.C.S.
ANSWER: Yes, PCSK9 inhibitors are very effective at lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart attacks in high-risk people. Because these drugs are given by injection and are quite expensive, they are not usually the first-line treatments. We have decades of experience using statins, so they remain the first choice for most.
However, if a person cannot take a statin, or one of the alternatives such as bempedoic acid, then PCSK9i drugs are a very reasonable choice. In people with familial high cholesterol and extraordinarily high levels of cholesterol, combination therapy with two or three drugs (a statin, a PCSK9i and sometimes ezetimibe) is frequently used.
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My adult daughter (62) was diagnosed about three years ago with a skin disorder called prurigo nodularis. Her dermatologist has tried three different injections, but they’re not working. She still gets very itchy breakouts. Please give me your thoughts and more information about this. -- K.M.A.
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ANSWER: Prurigo nodularis is an uncommon disease that affects about one person per 1,000. I have seen a handful of cases, and fortunately the cases I’ve seen have responded well to potent steroid creams.
Regular use of skin lotions,avoiding scratching especially at night (I recommend cotton gloves), and sometimes antihistamines like Benadryl are also the firstline therapies.
If a patient needs more effective treatment and only has a limited area of itching, then a dermatologist will often inject the area with a high-potency steroid. Since it sounds like this hasn’t been successful for your daughter, there are other options.
One is a topical cream called ruxolitinib. About 45% of people responded to this treatment, compared to 20% who responded to a cream without an active drug. Ultraviolet light (narrowband ultraviolet B) showed about 80% effectiveness. For people in whom none of these therapies work, a very expensive injection treatment, dupilumab (Dupixent) or a similar drug called nemolizumab (Nemluvio), can be used, although the response rate is not as good as desired (roughly 40%).
Since many people with prurigo nodularis have other skin diseases, and some may have (or develop) depression or obsessive skin-picking, these conditions may also need to be treated to successfully improve symptoms.
Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Email questions to
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4. TELEVISION: What beer brand appears in “The Simpsons” animated TV show?
5. HISTORY: When was Earth Day first celebrated?
6. ANATOMY: What is a common name for the condition known as piloerection?
7. MOVIES: Which city was the setting for the movie “The Sting”?
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CHRISTMAS TREE VARIETIES
As a Christmas tree, the white spruce is known for excellent foliage color, short stiff needles and good needle retention. The blue-green color is pleasant, but when needles are crushed, the tree doesn’t produce a favorable evergreen aroma. White spruce trees keeps their needles longer than other spruces.
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
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application
Date: 11/07/2025
Applicant: THE GUNLOCKE COMPANY L.L.C.
1 GUNLOCKE DR. WAYLAND, NY 14572-9515
Facility: THE GUNLOCKE COMPANY
1 GUNLOCKE DR. Wayland, NY 14572
Application ID: 8-4674-00004/00107
Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 19 Air State Facility
Project is located: in WAYLAND in STEUBEN COUNTY
Project Description:
e Department has prepared a draft permit and has made a tentative determination, subject to public comment or other information, to approve a new Air State Facility permit for e Gunlocke Company in Wayland which manufactures wood chairs and case goods. Facility operations include wood and particle board machining and sanding operations, wood preparation and coating lines, and two steam production boilers.
is facility was previously required to maintain a Title V Facility Permit, initially issued June 12, 2000, due to potential emissions in excess of applicability thresholds for VOCs and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs).
Changes in this permit include the following facility-wide emissions caps, on a rolling 12-month basis, to avoid 6 NYCRR Subpart 201-6 Title V permit requirements: VOC and HAP emissions, calculated monthly based on facility chemical usage records, would be limited below 49 tons per year (tpy) for VOC, and below 24 tpy for total HAP and 9 tpy for any individual HAP. Particulates emissions, calculated monthly based on facility woodworking, combustion, and coating usage records, would be capped below 99 tpy. e proposed permit also removes wood waste as a fuel for the small boiler. Both boilers will fire only on natural gas. Changes to source and emission control equipment are associated with previously permitted emission points and do not represent new emission sources.
Availability of Application Documents:
Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection
during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.
State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination
Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed.
SEQR Lead Agency None Designated
State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination e proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. e application type is exempt and/or the project involves the continuation of an existing operational activity.
DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29)
It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.
Availability For Public Comment
Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 12/12/2025 or 30 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.
Babies born in fall are more likely to see the century mark. Researchers at the University of Chicago studied more than 1,500 centenarians born in the United States between 1880 and 1895. They then compared birth and death information with those centenarians’ siblings and spouses so they could compare their early environment and genetic background and their adult environment. Their research found that most centenarians were born between September and November.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of the Atlanta-North Cohocton Fire District, at a duly-held meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners on the 11th day of November 2025, adopted a resolution subject to a permissive referendum whereby the District is authorized to purchase a pickup truck out of surplus funds of the District. The resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners is subject to a permissive referendum.
Peggy Sue Kern, District Secretary
Medicare OPEN ENROLLMENT
OCTOBER 15th to DECEMBER 7th
Just after the death of the flowers, And before they are buried in snow,
There comes a festival season, When nature is all aglow— Aglow with a mystical spendour That rivals the brightness of spring, Aglow with a beauty more tender Than aught which fair summer could bring....
~Emeline B. Smith, “Indian Summer”
Spitzbuben
Bill Korth
1 C granulated sugar
1C + 3 tablespoons so shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla
2C crushed almonds
3 1/4 C flour
Jam
Knead and mix all ingredients well. Roll thin and cut with cookie cutters. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until lightly brown. Take 1 cookie and spread with jam. Place matching cookie on top and dip in sugar. Note: Bake all cookies first, then fill with jam and dip in sugar. A memorable German cookie. (melt in your mouth sandwiches)
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Bergen Fire Department
Shout out to the Bergen Fire Department for their nice Halloween setup! A truly great stop on a pretty windy, cold night. Complete with cider, mini donuts, candy to FILL my son’s basket, and we could even check out the fire trucks! Bonus of the free smoke detector for residents; never have too many. We appreciated it all, thank you!
Veteran appreciates generosity
I was wearing a ball cap which identified me as a veteran, and dining with my wife on 10/29 at Applebee’s in Geneseo. You can imagine my surprise when our waitress said, to thank you for your service, your dinner has been paid for by an anonymous person. This kind gesture meant so much to me. Wow, I hope that person knows how much I appreciated this thoughtfulness and generosity. It was a moment I will not soon forget. I am so thankful for this reminder that goodness in the world still exists and will find ways to spread my thanks as I pass it on.
You made my day!
I’m so grateful to the man with the braids and car full of grandsons. Thank you for making my day!
What is going on lately with so very many lost cats and dogs? It seems like every day there are notices of lost or missing cats and dogs. I’m sad for the animals and owners who are heartbroken. The other side of that is the sad amount of cats found wandering in back yards, mewing at people’s door steps, and lost dogs wandering on roads at all hours. There is info online to help pet owners understand about securing their homes, windows, and yards and providing an excellent safe pet home. Learning about a cat, dog, or any pet, is essential and understanding that by saying ‘Don’t go out’ or ‘No’ doesn’t do it. Sometimes loud noises, strangers, poorly socialized pets, getting ‘stuck’ someplace, or being just plain fearful can make an animal look for safety and escape, not knowing of course what the ‘big world’ out there is. While humane societies offer so many enticing adoptions, people should not get a pet ‘on a whim’ but rather study pet care. Let’s all keep our pets safe and happy at home. www.featuredmedia.com
Keep Pets Safe
Dangerous Roadways
Stop signs are not optional. The lines on the road are not there to just look pretty. After stopping at a stop sign when turning left, if you find yourself in the oncoming lane of traffic, you’re doing it wrong. Speed limits. If you can’t at least do the posted speed limit, please pull over and let the forever growing line of traffic go by you. We all make mistakes. If you pull out in front of someone, get going or pull over. Common courtesy needs to make a comeback!
Sunday School 9:45am; Worship 11am; Sunday Gathering 6pm; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer, 7pm
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. 4pm St. Lucy, Retsof, 5:45pm Holy Angels, Nunda • Sun. 8:30am St. Patrick, Mt. Morris, 10am St. Mary, Geneseo
Daily Masses: Mon. 8am St. Mary • Tues. 8am St. Patrick • Wed. 5:30pm Holy Angels • urs. 8am St. Juan Diego Community, Leicester Eucharistic Adoration Mon. 5-7pm St. Mary, Geneseo
CHURCH OF NAZARENE
5604 Stone Hill Rd., Lakeville, NY 14480
Service: Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Bible Study: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Phone: 585-376-0749
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
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
United Methodist Church of Livonia
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.
FAITH and WORSHIP
Geneseo United Methodist Church
Rev. Beth Malone • 4520 Genesee St. at the roundabout, Geneseo • 243-3160
9:30am Service followed by coffee hour • Sunday School classes for ages 4 - adult Nursery care for children up to age 3 • “Looped” for the Hearing Impaired Worship services available via Facebook - more info at www.geneseomethodist.com Handicapped accessible • “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors”
Dansville United Methodist Church
5 Chestnut Ave., Dansville Church phone: 585-335-5354
Sunday Worship: 11am
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
www.ffcny.org
Pastor Stephen Sweeting • Pastor Steven LaMar, Discipleship
Pastor Cliff Baker, Youth Sunday Worship Prayer 10am
Holy Ground Ministries Church
2637 Genesee St. (Rte. 63), Retsof, Across from York School bus garage. 585-245-3334 • Sunday at 10am. All are welcome. Bible Study - Every Saturday at 9:30am See what the Lord can do in your life. www.holygroundministries.org
Sparta Center Church
Pastor David Zastrow • 585-236-0887 8455 Sparta Center Rd., Dansville, NY 14437 Service at 9:00am.
Find us on Facebook and YouTube at Sparta Center Church.
Genesee Valley Church Of Christ
7351 Rt. 256, Scottsburg • (Sparta Community Center) Leslie Farrow, contact person • 585-721-9669 Sunday Bible Study 9-9:45am • Sunday Worship 10:00-11:00am Non-denominational New Testament Teachings.
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
ORTHODOX
100 Stanford Dr., Rochester, NY 14610 • 585-224-0554
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
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!
UNITED CHURCH
Worship 10:00am
Children Sunday School 10:20am
FB - South Livonia UCC
Lakeville United Church of Christ
5687 Big Tree Road, Lakeville, NY 14480
585-346-5232 • www.Lakevilleucc.com
Open & Affirming Church
Co-Pastors: Rev. Brian Krause & Beth Stowe
Worship at 10:30am
Plumbing and pipes may be vulnerable to cold
Frozen pipes may burst and cause substantial damage to a home, potentially causing flooding and structural damage.
Homeowners should disconnect and drain garden hoses before winter arrives. Water to outdoor hose bibs should be turned off, though the valves on these outdoor faucets should be left open to drain. Also, outdoor faucets can be covered with insulating foam covers.
The Red Cross says pipes that freeze most frequently include pipes in unheated areas, such as basements, attics, garages, and crawl spaces. Close vents to the outside in areas like attics and basements to limit the amount of cold air that gets indoors. Think about insulating unheated areas, as well as using pipe sleeves, heat tape or wraps on exposed pipes. By opening kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors, homeowners can allow warm air from a home to reach pipes under the sink. During extreme freezes, keep cold water dripping from a sink to prevent pipes from freezing.
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CORRAL ENTRYWAY CLUTTER
Create cabinet space. Store items in cabinets so they are organized but out of sight. This way belongings are not just left on an entryway table.
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November is Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Hospice is care providing support to patients facing terminal illness while palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms of serious illness, whether curable or not. Comfort care homes are two-bed, independently-operated hospice homes, and Rochester is credited as having the first such homes in the US. What experience have you had with comfort care homes?
- I’ve volunteered at a comfort care home
- A family member or friend received care at one
- I’ve donated to or participated in a fundraiser for a comfort care home
- I’ve visited a comfort care home, but haven’t been directly involved
- I’ve heard of comfort care homes, but don’t know much about them
- I’m not familiar with comfort care homes at all
Poll ends 11-18-2025
Poll ended 11-11-2025
After Buffalo's win against Kansas City Sunday, with an overall great game with the defense showing vast improvement against top-tier teams like Kansas City, do you think Buffalo will:
13.2% Make the playoffs
7.9% Go deep in the playoffs
7.9% Win it all
7.9% Miss the playoffs
63.2% I don't care/watch football
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Is It Time to Add More Space to Your Home?
If your home feels more cramped than cozy, it might be time to consider a room addition. One of the clearest signs is increasing clutter. If papers, toys, or storage bins are taking over your living space, an addition can provide the extra square footage needed to restore a sense of order. A new room can make everyday life feel calmer and more organized.
Another signal is entertaining limitations. If your current layout makes it hard to host family or friends, expanding a kitchen or living area might be the solution. Whether you’re looking for a better flow during gatherings or more seating space, a well-planned addition can help your home better fit your lifestyle.
Lars Charles Mazzola
October 21, 2025
Lars Charles Mazzola died on 10/21/25 at age 84 after a long illness.
Lars was preceded in death by his parents, Agnes and Charles Mazzola and brother, Christian Mazzola. He is survived by wife, Jane; sister, Joy Bidlack (Jerold); and sister-in-law, Susan Mazzola; niece, Jill Hahn (Jeffrey); nephews, Jamie Ellis (Erin Holt) and Colin Mazzola (Kim); great-nephews, Andrew (Jackie) and Alexander (Shriya) Hahn; greatnieces,Alyssia Hahn (Alan) and Brittany Ellis (Jason); great-grandniece, Layla Hahn; and Jane’s children, Adina, Solon, and Caleb Morse.
Lars loved his family farm, Baltar, in Springwater, NY, more than anything else in the world. His real home was in its woods. When he was a teenager, his father appointed him “Assistant Superintendent of Waterworks.” Lars made and carried out plans for improvements at the farm, maintained gardens, trails, ponds, and ditches, supervised logging operations, kept the 1957 Oliver caterpillar tractor running, and mowed lawns and trails. As long he was able, Lars discussed farm projects with his beloved brother Christian and, lately, with Susan and her son, Colin.
Lars was a seeker of knowledge. He was educated at three institutions: Hamilton College (BA in History, 1963); Harvard Divinity School (SBT in eology,Church History,and Ethics 1966),and the University of Minnesota (PhD in English Literature, 1974).
At Hamilton,Lars sang in the Men’s Choir,later naming the choir master as an important influence. Another important person at Hamilton was
Phyllis J. Neetz
November 6, 2025
Phyllis J. Neetz, 85, of Dansville, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2025, after a long illness.
She was predeceased by her mother, Katherine (Platt) Oas; father, Sidney Oas; brother, Jim (Gayle) Oas; loving husband, Charles Neetz, and leaves behind her two children, Deborah (Steve) Lemen of Dansville and Douglas (Juliet) Shepard of Bradenton, Florida; brothers, Tom (Linda) Oas and Don (Alma) Oas and several nieces and nephews.
Phyllis was a proud grandmother to Shawn and Joshua Fitzpatrick, and Chandler and Sydney Shepard and great-grandchildren, Colin Werth, Trent, Alyssa, Zandrah, Braelynn, and Dexter Fitzpatrick and Lily and Madie Garrison. Her family was the light of her life. Phyllis spent her life loving and serving her family. Her amazing wisdom, gentle heart, and motherly love were an inspiration to all who knew her. In her final days, her love for Jesus planted seeds of faith in even the youngest of her grandchildren’s hearts. She wanted her family to know that when she was called home, she was ready.
Phyllis had a beautiful heart, caring for others. roughout her life, she worked as a private home health aide and volunteered at Noyes Hospital. She loved visiting folks in the nursing homes and gave each one a baby doll or stuffed animal to cuddle that she collected in large numbers to spread comfort to others. Phyllis loved to crochet and gave away many of her pieces covered with her prayers to those in their last days.
Earlier in her life, in 1948, at 8 years old, she was chosen to represent the Gunlocke Furniture Company’s centennial parade float. Being
the Chaplin,Rev.Colin Miller.Lars ventured into activism at Hamilton. In 1963 he climbed the steeple of the chapel on campus at night to hang a “Ban the Bomb” banner. Had college officials identified the culprit, Lars could have been dismissed.His classmates kept his secret until they “outed”him to applause at their Fiftieth Reunion.
At Minnesota,Lars taught humanities.He learned to meditate,thereafter a life-long practice. A roommate invited him to hear a speaker from the yoga group Ananda Marga. is life-changing experience led Lars to study yoga in India. He became a disciple of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, guru of the group. Ananda Marga promoted economic equity through their proposed system of organizing society. After graduating, since there were few jobs for newly-minted English professors, Lars became a full-time volunteer for Ananda Marga. Finally, Lars taught at Corning Community College,Ithaca College,Finger Lakes Community College, SUNY Geneseo and SUNY Brockport as an adjunct professor.
In 1994, Lars met his future wife, Jane Fowler Morse, a widow, taking a new job at Geneseo. ey married in 1996 and bought a home in Geneseo.
Services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Springwater, NY on ursday, November 6 at 11am. Friends, family, and students are invited to the home at 4285 Reservoir Road, Geneseo for a reception afterwards.
In lieu of flowers, Lars asked that donations in his memory be made to e Pluta Cancer Center, 132 Red Creek Drive, Rochester, NY, Doctors without Borders - doctorswithoutborders.org, or Ananda Marga International - amurtglobal.org.
adventurous spirited she was a talented trick roller skater, she rode her sparkly purple motorcycle, competed in powder puff stock car races, took her Ski-Doo on long winter trails rides, and loved to water ski in the summer.
Phyllis was a foster mother, a Cub Scout leader, and a volunteer in the local literacy program. She loved cutting and styling hair and even enjoyed grooming dogs. She was hard to beat at cards. Beautiful inside and out, Phyllis took great pride in her appearance and her home. For enjoyment, Phyllis was active in several social and community groups, including the Secret Pal Club, the Red Hat Society, the Young at Heart Club, and the Foster Wheeler Retirees, Wives and Widows Club. She was a beekeeper and gardener with her husband Charles on their farm on McCurdy Rd. in Ossian. She loved to bake and craft and work on puzzles. She was also a gifted organist who could play beautifully by ear, filling her home with music. Her early employment included F.A. Owens in Dansville, Westinghouse in Bath, and Widmer’s Winery in Naples, but most of all, she was devoted to her greatest calling, being a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.
In her final days, Phyllis remained deeply faithful and at peace. Her family will forever remember her as a woman of immense faith, wisdom, kindness, quiet strength, and steadfast love, a blessing to all who knew her.
She asked that her family and friends think of her each time they place the final piece in a puzzle or see a butterfly take flight because she would be there with them.
A private service will be held at the family’s convenience. Online memories may be shared at HindleFuneralHome.com. Ref. Hindle Funeral Home Inc., 271 Main St., Dansville, NY.
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