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Gypsum Mills Community YARD SALES
June 7th (9am-4pm)
Includes baked food sale and hot dog luncheon.
For directions, use: 6392 Plaster Mill Road, Victor
CANANDAIGUA: 3344 West LakeRoad.June6th(8-5pm)& 7th(8-2pm).Fishing,bikes, jewelry,tools,household goods,andcollectibles.Somethingforeveryone!Proceedsto Charity.Pleasebringyourbags.
CANANDAIGUA: 1993 Stablegate Drive.May30th&31st(8-4pm). MULTI-FAMILYYARDSALE.BenefitingChildrenOrganTransplantAssociation.Antiques,tools,clothesforall ages,toys,householditems,books, bikes,jewelry.Somethingforeveryone.
FARMINGTON: 1347 Hathaway DriveJune7thand8th(9a.m.-4p.m.) COMMUNITYSALE: Residentswill havesalesoutsideofbldgs.PLEASE DRIVECAREFULLY.Checkouteach parkinglot-Followthesigns!Used items,vintagecollectibles,baked itemsandmore!
FARMINGTON: Farmbrook Homes developmentoffofRt. 332.(Behindtroopersbarracks.) June7th,8-?.ANNUAL COMMUNITYGARAGESALE!
EXIT9FLEA MARKET everySunday 8-3pm.Firsttimevendorsgetfree setup.Every3rdSaturdayofthe monthisgaragesaleday.Forinformation,contactKatie585-447-7580
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Volunteers Needed
- 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 585-991-8220 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
• Light Hill: Called to care for others? Join us at Light Hill where your time and compassion can bring comfort, hope, and light to terminallyill residents and their families. Volunteers make a meaningful difference in our fellow community member’s precious final journey. Email mk@lighthillhome.org or call 585-393-1311
• Crossroads House: Genesee County’s only comfort care home. Please consider lending your time and talents to care for our two residents at end-of-life. Will train! Email: jennshaffer@crossroadshouse.com
• Vincent House: An end-of-life resident care volunteer provides compassionate support, companionship, and comfort to residents in their final months, assisting with personal care needs, administering medication, making light meals, and creating a peaceful, dignified environment. Email: vhvolunteer@frontier.com or call 585-728-2427
• Catholic Charities Tri-County Office: Volunteer to be a friendly inperson visitor, or caller, to an isolated older adult who lives near you, in Genesee or Orleans Counties. Flexibly scheduled visits are 2-4 times/ month for approximately one hour. Play games, share hobbies or just converse! Email: lisa.wittmeyer@ccwny.org or call 716-341-6751
• Purple Pony erapeutic Horsemanship: Purple Pony is located in LeRoy. Volunteers help during riding sessions for riders with disabilities. Sidewalkers, leaders and general clean up help is welcomed. Required volunteer training with next training on March 25 and 27th. Go to website purplepony.org
• Begin Again Horse Rescue: We need you! e horses need you! Volunteer in the barn. Volunteer in the tack shop. Volunteer for fundraising. Volunteer once or on a regular schedule. Volunteer on the weekend or during the week. Email: info@beginagainrescue.org
• Tool ri Shop: Volunteer/donation based storefront that provides reuse of tools/hardware. Flexible Volunteer times with variety of roles from Cashier to Tool Preparation, with profits benefiting Senior programs in our Community. Email delandfire@gmail.com to become part of our family.
• Geneseo Groveland Emergency Food Pantry: Shopping Assistants needed. Tuesday mornings from 10am-12pm. Email: ggefoodpantry@gmail.com
• Genesee County CASA for Children: Change a Child’s Story! CASA is seeking volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children who come to the attention of Family Court as a result of abuse and/ or neglect. Flexible schedule, training provided, supportive network. Make that difference! Email: director@geneseecountycasa.org
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.
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. ACRONYMS: What do the acronyms “AM” and “PM” stand for?
2. TELEVISION: What is the name of the Jack Russell Terrier in the sitcom “Frasier”?
3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which vice president went on to win a Nobel Peace Prize in 2007?
4. MOVIES: How many Infinity Stones are in “Avengers: Endgame”?
5. U.S. STATES: In which state would you find the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve?
6. GEOGRAPHY: What is Scotland’s official national animal?
7. LITERATURE: Which cities are the settings for Charles Dickens’ novel “A Tale of Two Cities”?
8. SCIENCE: Which two planets in our solar system have no moons?
9. HISTORY: Who was the first woman Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives?
10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which branch of the U.S. military uses the recruiting slogan, “It’s not just a job; it’s an adventure”?
ANSWERS
The Navy.
home services
FREE HOME ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS
The PathStone Weatherization Assistance Program is available for income-eligible households in Monroe County located outside of the city limits.
HEAP Recipients Automatically Eligible Income guidelines are: Family of 1: $39,864
Family of 2: $52,140
Family of 3: $64,404
Family of 4: $76,680
1. Ante meridiem and Post meridiem
(before noon and after noon)
2. Eddie Crane (real name is Moose). 3. Al Gore, vice president to Bill Clinton, won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in climate change.
Six.
Idaho.
The unicorn.
London and Paris.
Venus and Mercury.
Nancy Pelosi.
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ITEMS TO IMPROVE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES
The popularity of outdoor living spaces has been growing for years. A 2014 study from the home remodeling and design platform Houzz found that 56 percent of homeowners were making updates to improve their yards for entertaining. Similarly, nearly 60 percent of architectural practices surveyed by the American Institute of Architects in 2016 said outdoor living spaces were popular features in the homes they built.
Outdoor living spaces may also be sound investments for homeowners looking to improve the resale value of their properties. According to Remodeling magazine’s 2017 “Cost vs. Value” report, outdoor living spaces returned between 55 and 71 percent of homeowners’ initial investments at resale.
When planning an outdoor living space, homeowners with ample backyards have much to work with. However, to make the most of the space while simultaneously hoping to get as strong a return on their investments as possible, homeowners should look to create spaces that offer broad appeal and are not too personalized.
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Grow, grow, grow your own veggies
Nothing beats the flavor of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables, but growing your own food benefits more than just your taste buds! Here are a few more great reasons to start a vegetable garden of your own or a community garden:
• Eating just-picked ripened vegetables from your garden lets you enjoy peak nutritional value over food that has been harvested, shipped and distributed to a grocery store.
• Gardening promotes functional fitness through movement. It also treats your body to fresh air and Vitamin D from the sunlight.
• Growing your own food reduces use of fossil fuels traditionally needed to transport produce from farms to grocers.
Getting started is as easy as picking an area that receives at least six hours of daylight exposure, whether it’s a plot of earth or a raised planter box. Find out what grows well in your area by talking to neighbors or vendors at your local farmers’ market, then start small with something you really enjoy eating!
All-Natural Strategies to Safely Protect Fruits and Vegetables
• Plant gardens in raised beds. Raised beds can eliminate some garden infiltration by small critters that come up and under from the ground, such as rabbits, gophers, groundhogs, slugs, and some other crawling pests.
• Prepare homemade insecticide. The environmental information site Treehugger provides information on making a homemade insecticide from vegetable oil and a mild soap. Use one cup of oil with one tablespoon of soap (such as Dr Bronner’s castile soap). Add this mixture to one quart of water in a spray bottle. This concoction can eradicate aphids, mites, thrips, and more by coating insects’ bodies and effectively suffocating them. Soap-and-water sprays or even neem oil sprays work similarly.
• Sprinkle diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth, commonly known as DE, is an abrasive powder comprised of fossilized algae diatoms. It’s commonly used as a filter medium in swimming pools, but also makes an effective pesticide. The material’s abrasive and absorbent qualities draw moisture out of insects, essentially dehydrating them to death. DE can be sprinkled around the base of plants, but will need to be reapplied a er rain and watering.
• Space out plants. Tightly planted crops create a breeding ground for fungal diseases and also provide hiding spots and warmth for pests. Leaving room between plants can help avoid these issues, according to Gardening Channel.
• Use row covers or garden mesh. Many plants can be covered all year long as long as the covers are li ed during flowering if the crops depend on pollination by bees. Veggiemesh® is a cover that can be laid over plants.
• Interplant crops in the garden. Interplanting is a technique that involves alternating crops, herbs and flowers to confuse the pests so they have a difficult time finding what they want to eat. Alternate rows of vegetables with herbs and flowers that appeal to beneficial insects.
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Wonderful Article!
Truck Tires
When did we own a pickup truck? Recently, we placed old material and debris curbside for our municipal “Clean Up Day”. Upon the next day, we discovered four (4) pickup truck tires added curbside. We do not own a truck! Ugh!
The May 23rd article about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Highland Park was excellent. Thank you for sharing it with your readers. I hope it inspires those who have never been there to visit it. We owe a debt of gratitude to those who serve in our military, especially those who paid the ultimate price with their lives.
Memorial Day ank You
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our local towns for their meaningful and moving Memorial Day tributes. Your efforts to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country remind us all of the true significance of this day.
Gas Prices
It seems [local town] gas stations now have the highest price per gallon than any surrounding town. I just drove around [local town], [local town], [local town] and they all have lower prices. How is this possible? I can’t possibly figure it out, what a conundrum... I wonder what NYS would have to say about this?
STREAMING SOURCE
3-June: “Love Island” (Season 7) Peacock
4-June: “Stick” (Season 1) AppleTV+
4-June: “Power Moves with Shaquille O’Neal” (Docuseries) Netflix
5-June: “Gina Brillon:The Floor is Lava” (Comedy Special) PrimeVideo
5-June: “Tires” (Season 2) Netflix
6-June: “Not Her First Rodeo” (Docuseries) Hulu
6-June: “Straw” (TV-MA) etflix
6-June: “Predator: Killer of Killers” (R) Hulu
6-June: “Phineas and Ferb” (Season 5) Disney+
8-June: “Ocean with DavidAttenborough” (Documentary) Disney +© 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
TIPS FOR TAKING STUNNING NATURE PHOTOS
Study what you want to capture. The best photographers do their research. If you want to grab a great photo of an egret by the water’s edge, spend time watching these birds in their habitat and learning their behaviors.This might help you predict when to snap the best photo.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County Celebrates 50 Years of the Master Gardener Volunteer Program
REVISED AND PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM A SUBMISSION BY THE MONROE COUNTY CCE MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County (CCE Monroe) is proud to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Master Gardener Volunteer program, honoring half a century of dedicated service in horticultural education, environmental stewardship, and community enrichment.
Since its inception in 1975, the Monroe County Master Gardener Volunteer program has cultivated not only thriving gardens but also vibrant communities. As part of a statewide network spanning 56 New York counties, Master Gardener Volunteershaveempoweredthousandsof residents with research-based gardening knowledge and sustainable landscape practices.
In 2024 alone, New York State Master Gardeners contributed an astounding 98,094 volunteer hours, responding to over 22,500 consumer questions through hotlines, plant clinics, and site visits, and hosting over 4,000 community events. Locally, Monroe County’s Master Gardener Volunteers logged nearly 7,000 volunteer hours last year alone, equivalent to $257,599 in service value, an inspiring testament to their commitment and impact.
Master Gardener Volunteers answer questions and solve garden/lawn challenges through their phone and email hotline (585-753-2555 and monroemg@cornell.edu). Volunteers also offer site assessment consultationsfornewhomeownerswhoseekadviceidentifyingcurrent plants in their yard. e group also offers horticultural lectures for local clubs and organizations. e volunteers are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and expertise with the community.
“We’re thrilled to honor not only our program’s longevity but the incredible individuals behind it,” said Ashly Piedmont, Master Gardener Volunteer Program Coordinator at CCE Monroe. “Master Gardeners don’t just grow plants – they grow communities. eir dedication over the past 50 years has shaped Monroe County into a greener, healthier, and more connected place.”
e anniversary celebration also welcomed the newestclassof36internsintotheprogram,alongside honoringvolunteersmarkingmilestonesof10and15 years of service. Special recognition was extended to veteran Master Gardener Volunteer mentors whose guidance helps new volunteers flourish.
In honor of this milestone year, a generous greenhouse donation from Chris Murray and support from valued community partners like the Friends of Extension Foundation, Monroe County Parks Department, and Fioravanti Florist reflect the deep-rootedconnectionstheprogramhascultivated.
With their signature programs, educational workshops, plant sales, and site assessments, Monroe County Master Gardener Volunteers continue to enrich neighborhoods and promote sustainable practices.
e Master Gardeners offer initiatives like Blocks in Bloom, which recently celebrated its 1,000th Rochester City household served with free “tough as nails” perennials and education of how to prepare, plant, and maintain front yard flower gardens. ey also offer Seed to Supper, a beginning vegetable
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gardening curriculum for adults gardening on a budget; highlighting practical, low-cost techniques to build, plan, plant, maintain, and celebrate harvests of a successful vegetable garden.
e Master Gardener Volunteers offer Durand Eastman Arboretum tours in conjunction with the Monroe County Parks each spring and fall, a Gathering of Gardeners symposium each April, Market in the Park each May, a plant sale at the annual Rochester Lilac Festival, and a Summer Sale of recycled garden treasures and plants each July. Volunteers share wisdom at table events across the county each year.
As CCE Monroe looks to the future, the Master Gardener Volunteer program remains committed to fosteringacultureoflifelonglearning,environmental responsibility, and community collaboration. Here’s to the next 50 years of growth.
For more information on the Master Gardener program, visit monroe.cce.cornell.edu/MasterGardeners. Happy gardening!
Whether you fancy a market or just grow the fruits and ve ies at home, enjoy any combination of these delectable delights to kick o your summer right.
5000 BC
Bananas are rea y, rea y old
Recent archaeological and paleoenvironmental evidence in the Western Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea suggests that banana cultivation there goes back 7,000 years.
Broccoli contains more protein than steak
The best part? Since it doesn’t come with fats or cholesterol, you can get all the protein you need with a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
hometown events
There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
Bloomfield Public Library
9 Church St., Bloomfield • 585-657-6264
M-Th 10-8; F 10-6; Sa 10-2
Mendon Library
22 N. Main St., Honeoye Falls 585-624-6067 • mendonlibrary.org
M-Th 9-8; F 9-5; Sa 9-3; Closed Su Victor Farmington Library 15 W. Main St., Victor • 585-924-2637 victorfarmingtonlibrary.org
M-Th 9-8; F 9-6; Sa 10-4; Su 12-4
MENDONPUBLICLIBRARY:
StoryTime-6/3,6/10,6/17,10AM. Forpreschoolersandtheir caregiversNoregistrationrequired! PawstoRelax-6/10&6/24, 6:30-7:30PM.Dropinandmeet therapydogsHollieandFinley. Hangoutand/orreadtothem. OurSummerReadingProgramsbeginWednesdayJune26!Stopinto pickupabrochureorlogonto: https://mendonlibrary.org/tosee whatwehaveplannedandtosign up!
VICTORFARMINGTONLIBRARY:
OngoingAdultPrograms:
Mondays2:00PM:MahJonggJoin otherMahJonggenthusiasts!
Mondays12:30PM&Thursdays 11:00AM:On-SiteChairYoga* Suggesteddonation$3/class
Mondays5:30PM:HandandFoot Game
Tuesdays1:30PM:MexicanTrain Dominoes
Tuesdays11:00AM:Steady StitchersNeedleworkGroup
Wednesdays9:15AM:Library Walkers
Wednesdays10:30AM-12:30PM BasicComputerSkillsforAdults*
Wednesdays2:00-4:00PM:Hand andFootGame
Fridays12:30PMLet’sPlayBridge!
Tuesday6/311:00AMAlzheimer’s SupportGroup*-Forcaregivers, providingasafe,open,nonjudgmentalsharingexperience.
Tuesday6/31:30PMBeginning eBaySeries*Learnhowtosellon eBay
Wednesday6/49:15AMLibrary HikerswithBruceGilman,PhD*
Thursday6/56:00PMTurtlesof NewYorkStatewithBruceGilman*-Learnthecharacteristicsof turtlesusedintheiridentification, aswellasthenaturalhistoryof16 NYspecies.
Tuesday6/1011:00AMBookBuzz! BookClub*
Tuesday6/106:00PMSeniors AgainstScams* *www.victorfarmingtonlibrary. libcal.comforinformationandregistration.
MOMENTS IN TIME
* On June 2, 1935, baseball great Babe Ruth ends his Major League career after 22 seasons, 10 World Series and 714 home runs. The following year, Ruth was one of the first five players inducted into the sport’s hall of fame. (The History Channel)
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BLOOMFIELD
HeavenlyTreasuresRummage Sale atEastBloomfieldUnited MethodistChurch,2ParkPlaceat thecornerofRts.5&20:Th,June 5(9am-2pm);Fr,June6,(9am2pm);Sat,June7(9am-2pmplus youthbakesale,$5bagsale,and 50%offlargeritems).Something foreveryone!Wealwayshave manygreattreasures!Allproceeds willbenefittheministryofour Church.Bringingyourownbagsis helpful.Questions?585-657-7220.
CANANDAIGUA
CemeteryWalkingToursOCHS’ssummerwalkingtours highlightsomeremarkable individualsfromCanandaigua’shistoryinthePioneerandWestAvenueCemeteries.Tourswillmeetin theWestAvenuePlazaparkinglot inCanandaigua.Toursarefreebut donationsaregreatlyappreciated! Joinus:Fridays-June13,June27, July11,July25,andAugust8at 2-3pm.Saturday,July19,12-1pm.
HearthePowerfulStoryof HealingandArt fromVeteranand CreatiVetsFounderRichardCasper -Joinustohearthetransformative journeyofRichardCasper,aU.S. MarineCorpsVeteranwhofound healingthroughartandmusic. AftersurvivingfourIEDblastsin Iraqandcopingwiththelossofa closefriend,Richardfacedthechallengesofatraumaticbraininjury andpost-traumaticstress.Through thepowerofcreativity,hefounda pathtorecoveryandco-founded CreatiVets,anonprofitorganizationthatempowersfellowVeteranstohealthroughartistic expression.Saturday,May31,1012noon,FingerLakesCommunity College,25MarvinSandsDrive, Canandaigua.Walk-inswelcome! https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/ military-appreciation-monthevents-4240693
E. BLOOMFIELD
EastBloomfieldHistoricalSocietypresentsCharlotte’sWebThisdelightfulproductionisperfect forallages.Friday,June13,7PM andSaturday,June14,2PM& 7PM,EastBloomfieldHistorical Society,8SouthAve,E.Bloomfield. Thetheaterisonthesecondfloor. Thosewithmobilityissuesarewelcometousethelift.Goto ebhs1838.orgtopre-purchaseyour ticketsusingVenmo,orstopbythe HistoricalSocietytopurchasein cash.Ticketsalsoavailableatthe door.Allticketsare$8.General admission.Only65ticketsper production,sogetthemearly! Comecelebratefriendship,kindness,andthepowerofwordswith us.Freerefreshments.
FARMINGTON
WOMBAatCobblestoneArts Center- ExperiencetheRhythms ofGhana!JoinusSaturday,May 31stat3PM,CobblestoneArts Center,1622Route332,Farmingtonforapowerfulperformanceby Womba-anamethatmeans“Welcome,WeAreComing”intheGa language.Thisincrediblecultural drumanddancegroupwasformed intheirhometownofNungua, Ghana,andthey’rebringingtheir vibrantspiritandrichtraditionsto ourstage.Don’tmissthisunforgettablecelebrationofAfricanmusic, movement,andcommunity!
BubblemanatCobblestoneArts Center- He’sBack...andBubblier thanEver!Getreadyforsoapy spectacularfunasBubblemanreturnstoourstageonSaturday, June21stat1PM!Perfectforkids andkids-at-heart,Bubbleman bringsamagicalmixofscience, silliness,andseriouslybigbubbles thatwillleaveyousmilingfromear toear.Don’tmissthisbubble-tastic performance-it’sgoingtoPOP! JoinusattheCobblestoneArts Center,1622Route332,Farmington.Cost$12.https://www. cobblestoneartscenter.com/events
HONEOYE
NewToYouSale! June6,9:00to 3:00;June7,9:00to1:00(bagsale 12:00)attheHoneoyeMasonic CivicCenter,4994CountyRoad 36,Honeoye.Clothing,toys, kitchenitems,jewelry,games, books,tools,etc.Donationsgraciouslyaccepted.SponsoredbyEagleStarChapter#350,Orderof EasternStar.Fundraiserforcurrent charities.CallAmy(585)229-2253 withquestions.
TheHoneoyeAmericanLegion 1278Auxiliary’sMonthlyDinner isMondayJune2nd,4:00pm6:00pmoruntilgone.Cost$7. Takeoutonly.Dinnerwillbea picnicplatewithhamburger,hot dog,beans,macsaladandfruited jellofordessert.Reservationsare suggestedbytexting 585-752-2939withquantityand approx.pickuptime.4931CoRd 36,Honeoye.Thankyouforhelpingussupportourveteransand troops!
HLRCGolfTournament- The HoneoyeLakeRotaryClubwillbe hostingits40thAnnualGolfTournamentonJuly28,2025atLima GolfandCountryClub.Ourregistrationfeeincludes,golf,golf cart,lunch,dinnerand5raffle tickets.Teeofftimeis10AMwith registrationbeginningat9.For moreinformationcontactJeanne Hameleat585-729-9118orat jnnhamele@aol.com.
hometown events
HONEOYE FALLS
HF-MSr.CitizensClub: CommunityCenter.June10-Guest SpeakerisRickMilne,Honeoye FallsMayor&MonroeCounty Legislator,District5.BYOlunch. June24-BookClub:11:00- When WomenRan5thAvenue,byJulie Satow.Inthe1930’s,threewomen tookgreatrisksandforgednew pathsforwomentofollowintheir footsteps;richwithdrama&trade secrets,itshowcasesthewomen whomadethatworldgoround. Noon:SocialMeetingBYOLunch, Bingo,othergames.
IONIA
IoniaStrawberrySocial, Thursday,June19,4:30until6:30 pm(oruntilsoldout).Dinein& take-outavailableatIoniaUnited MethodistChurch,2120EltonRd. Hotdogs,hamburgers,sausage, salads,&lotsofyummystrawberry desserts!Itemspricedalacarte.
NAPLES
FrostTownTrailFest! June7, 9-2pm,RMSCCummingNature Center,6472GulickRoad,Naples. Exploresomeofthebestterrain thattheBristolHillshastoofferthis summeratFrostTownTrailFest presentedbyIronwoodAdventure Works.Choosebetween10kand 25kraceoptionsthatwilltakeyou upridges,throughthewoods,and acrosseveryinchofthenature centerlandscape(plussomebonus neighboringlandsaswell!).
NEWARK
10thAnnualLaurelHouse5K run/walkandSuperheroSprintSaturday,June14thbeginningat 9aminCentralParkinNewark. Earlyregistration-Adults$30,18 andunder$20.DayofRace-Adults $35,18andunder$25.Ourcertified5KcoursethroughtheVillage ofNewarkisperfectforthe competitiverunnerandthecasual walker.Stayfordoorprizesafter therace.Ifyouareunabletoattend,takeadvantageofourvirtual option.NEWTHISYEAR,SUPERHEROSPRINTforchildrenages10 andunder-$5perchild.Whichbeginsat8:30am.Takeadvantageof thereturnofourpopularChicken BBQ.Information:www. laurelhousecomfortcare.org
PENFIELD
PenfieldBusinessChamber proudlypresents the5THANNUALPENFEST2025!FoodTrucksKidZone-Music,Raffles,&More! Bringalawnchairandstayawhile! FRIDAY,MAY30TH,4pm-8PM (RainorShine).NEWLOCATION: HARRISWHALENPARK.Charity Opportunity:Wearegoingtobe fillingaVolvofromVolvoCars Rochesterwithshoes!Bringyour shoesandfillthecarsupporting SOLES4SOULS.RAFFLE!50%of rafflewillgotosupportPENFIELD HOPE.Formoreinformationcontactusatinfo@pemfieldbusiness. org|www.penfieldbusiness.org| 585-362-0289.
TheRetiredTeachersOrganizationSpringLuncheonWednesday,June4,2025.The Addison(formallyTheLegacy),40 WillowPondWay,Penfield.11am Gather&Chat.11:30-Business Meeting.12pm-Lunch.1pmEntertainment:TheBreadMan. SOUP-CantaloupeSoup.MAIN COURSE-HotRoastBeefSandwich -$24.00.Red,WhiteandBlue Salad-$20.00.BLTSandwich$24.00.Salad-$17.00.Rollsand Breads-CoffeeandTea.Dessert: AssortedMiniCheesecakes.Write checkstoRTO.Mailto:Barbara Sergent,2901AtlanticAve.,Penfield,NY14526.IncludeNameand ChoiceofMainCourse.
VICTOR
BuildYourOwnTrolleyCar! VisitorstotheNewYorkMuseumof Transportationenjoyaridethrough sceniccountrysideontrolleycar 161.Nowtheycanbuildtheirown one-of-a-kindminiaturetrolley 161,Sunday,June8,2025.Open toages8andolder.Kitsoffamiliar snap-togetherpieceswillbeprovided,completewitheasy,step-bystepinstructions.Professionalassistancewillbeonhandtohelp. Thesecollectiblekitsareexclusive tothemuseumandarenot availableanywhereelse!Buildsessionsareofferedat12:00and2:00 andarelimitedto10participants each.Reservationsarerequired: www.nymtmuseum.org/ trolleybuild.(585)533-1113.
W. BLOOMFIELD
BreakfastBuffet -Sunday,June 8th,7:30-11am,LimaLegionPost 282,2475StateRoute65,West Bloomfield.$10Adults,$6Ages 8-12;7andunderFree.Scrambled eggs,homefries,Frenchtoast,bacon,sausage,pastries,fruit,juice& coffee.Takeoutsavailable.Everyonewelcome.Pleasenote:No BreakfastinJulyandAugust.
BristolHillsHistoryVideo Screening- StoriesoftheBristol Hills,fromtheglaciers’carvingof ourhillsandlakestoNativeAmericans’creationloreandearlysettlers’colorfullives.Througha collaborationwithFingerLakes CommunityCollege,theBristol HillsHistoricalSocietybringstolife thepopularbook HistoryandMystery:TheFolkloreandLegendsof theBristolHills.Paperbackcopies ofthebookavailableforpurchase, withproceedsbenefitingtheBristol HillsHistoricalSociety.Viewa trailerandlearnmoreaboutthe videoandthebook bristolhillshistory.org/book-video. June10th,7-8:30pm,West BloomfieldHistoricalSociety,8966 Rt.5and20.Freeandopentothe public.
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old man in fairly good health, I think, except for osteoporosis. Three years ago, I had a very weak pulse rate and was hospitalized. My wife thought I was having a stroke. The cardiologist had a pacemaker implanted, and I’ve been good since.
But two months ago, the cardiologist listened to my chest and said I had a murmur, a word I didn’t know. She also said “sinuses” and “plaque” and “valve.” She ordered an echocardiogram, which I’ve had, but don’t know the results of yet. Am I in danger? If so, how much? -- W.C.G.
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If you have aortic stenosis, she will discuss your options, which may include surgery if it is severe. However, if you have the more common calcification without stenosis, she will make sure that your blood pressure and cholesterol levels are controlled and will likely redo the echo in a few years.
Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Remembering the sacrifices of war dogs
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: This Memorial Day, I hope you can call attention to the sacrifices made by war dogs, who have served side by side with American troops for over 100 years, taking on missions that their human counterparts could never do so well. Many gave their lives protecting others.
-- Charles B., via email
DEAR CHARLES: Absolutely. Military working dogs, often called “war dogs,” are an essential part of America’s armed forces. They provide security around the world and are trained for specialized missions like drugs and explosives detection, sentry duty, scouting, and search and rescue. Military working dogs are even part of special forces units. Over the past century, war dogs have played essential roles. In the past,German Shepherds were the primary breed used as military working dogs. Recently, the armed services have shifted to slightly smaller breeds. The Belgian Malinois is the preferred breed for military working dogs today.
Sadly, during the Vietnam War, thousands of military working dogs overseas were euthanized or abandoned when their service was done. In 2000, President Clinton signed a law that allowed war dogs to be adopted once their service was over.
More than 400 military working dogs have been killed in action since World War II. It’s estimated that they have saved over 10,000 lives. Today, a War Dog memorial stands in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, to call attention to these selfless heroes, as well as a War Dog statue outside the Airborne & Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
As we remember the sacrifices of American troops this Memorial Day, I hope you’ll all take a moment to remember the loyal, highly trained working dogs who gave their all to keep their comrades in arms safe from harm.
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Stretching regularly can help alleviate pain, protect joints, prevent injury and maintain mobility as we age. Incorpora ng stretching sessions into your daily or weekly rou ne is a simple and effec ve way to enhance your health and well-being; a er all, you can do it anywhere, any me, without the need for any equipment. Here are a few ps to help seniors – or anyone – stretch safely:
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Experts generally recommend 20 to 30 minutes of strength training two or three mes per week. Here’s why:
Preserve and build muscle.
Muscle mass diminishes with age, increasing your body fat percentage. Strength training can help turn the tables and keep body fat in check.
Strengthen bones.
Strength training increases bone density and reduces the risk of fractures and osteoporosis.
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Increasing your metabolism and muscle with weights helps you burn calories more efficiently.
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The pinnacle of birthday celebrations, if there’s no piñata to break open, is when the birthday cake comes out and party attendees serenade the guest of honor. The song everyone harmonizes to is among the most widely recognized and well-loved tunes in the world. The “birthday song,” also known as “Happy Birthday to You,” is in the public domain in the United States and the European Union. The song originally was penned as a classroom greeting song titled “Good Morning to All,” written by sisters Mildred J. Hill and Patty Smith Hill. Both were educators and developed unique teaching strategies to assist students. The song was composed by Mildred and the lyrics were written by Patty to be used in kindergarten classrooms.
It is unclear who changed the lyrics and turned the song into a birthday ditty, as none of the earliest references to the song included credits or copyright notices. Two tales circulate regarding the eventual copyright of the song. One has The Summy Company registering a copyright in 1935, crediting authors Preston Ware Orem and Mrs. R. R. Forman. The other says Jessica Hill, sister to Mildred and Patty, who was working with publisher Clayton F. Summy Company, copyrighted and published “Happy Birthday to You” in 1935. Eventually Warner Chappell bought the company that was originally The Summy Company, and argued the birthday song was under copyright until 2030, making performances of the song illegal without paying royalties. However, a federal judge ruled in 2015 that Warner Chappell’s claim to a copyright on the song was not valid. The judge ruled its registration only covered a specific piano version, not the melody and lyrics. Therefore, “Happy Birthday to You” can be sung both privately and publicly without being subject to royalties or other restrictions.
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By Matilda Charles
Tuning out the news
Today marks seven days since I’ve watched the television news. For a news junkie, that’s a very long time. But I feel much better for having taken a break.
It can’t be good for us, either mentally or physically, to be constantly bombarded with information that causes stress and likely has a health impact in the form of higher blood pressure.
The chronic chaos shown to us on television news even impacts us socially when we don’t know anymore what the safe topics are, and sometimes we just give up and don’t talk much at all when we’re with others. Gone is the spontaneity (and the joy) we once felt, and we eventually stop socializing altogether because of the additional stress it brings when in the company of others who insist on talking about negative news topics.
The news comes at us from several directions: the computer, the television, our cellphones. Add to that the stream of breaking news alerts either on the television or notifications chiming on our phones, and we just don’t get away from it.
Before I could go cold turkey and avoid the news, I knew I’d have to keep up with weather. In my area it’s safer to know what’s coming. To stay ahead of possible bad weather I use the Weather Channel on TV and Wunderground (www.wunderground.com) on the computer.
Not that I can do this indefinitely, of course, avoiding the news. At some point I’m going to have to check back in with the rest of the world. But it’s been a relief not to be bombarded with constant chaos, hysteria, sensational crawlers on the screen and differing viewpoints about world events.
I invite you to try it for yourself, even if it’s just for a few days.You’ll feel better. (c) 2025 King Features Synd.,
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Brief breaks during the work day can dramatically improve one’s ability to focus on a task. A 2011 study published in the journal Cognition found that brief mental breaks can improve focus on a prolonged task. The study’s authors tested participants’ ability to focus on a repetitive computerized task for 50 minutes under various conditions. The control group performed the task without breaks or diversions. The switch group and non-switch group memorized four digits before performing the task and were directed to respond if they saw one of the digits on the screen while performing the task. The switch group was the only group to be presented with the digits twice during the experiment, and both groups were tested on their memory of the digits at the end of the task. Most participants’ performance declined considerably over the course of the 50-minute task. However, the performance of those in the switch group did not decline at all, as the two brief breaks to respond to the digits allowed them to maintain their focus throughout the experiment. The researchers behind the study concluded that the switch group’s performance was steady because the brain is built to detect and respond to change, and its performance will actually suffer if it must maintain prolonged attention on a single task without taking a break. Professionals with a lot on their plates may see their performance improve by taking frequent mental breaks throughout the workday.
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