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CANANDAIGUA: 2685County Road47.October10th-11th(9-4pm).
ESTATESALE!Shopforeveryone! Jewelry,toys,games,puzzles,tools, kitchen,housewares,music,books, vintage,furniture.1500sqft.2 buildings.Tablesaw,Christmas,mowers,hardware,dolls.60yearsofaccumulation.Noteverythingisunpacked. Collectsomething?Ask,Imayhaveit.
RUSHVILLE: 6092N.VineValley Rd.October10-12(8am-6pm).New& vintageitems.Corelle,Pyrex,Anchor Hocking,RaeDunn,furniture,pictures,toys,Nikeclothing,Pepsi glasses,MCM,jewelry.
Autumn is springtime in reverse. ~Terri Guillemets, “Falling up,” 1999
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To honor families who have lost a loved one in military service, the last Sunday of September was designated "Gold Star Mother's Day" in 1936 and amended to "Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day" in 2011. This Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, how do you think communities can best support Gold Star families?
- Providing community events or memorials
- Offering ongoing financial or emotional support programs
- Highlighting their loved one’s story publicly
- Simply being present and listening
Poll ends 10-07-2025
Poll ended 9-30-2025
Initially created to encourage people to listen to the rich history and wealth of information centenarians offer, September 22nd is National Centenarian's Day. Does your family have any centenarians? (also - If you'd like to share word of any currently living centenarians, please email hometown@featuredmedia.com).
12.5% Yes
87.5% No
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DID YOU KNOW?
Hunters and non-hunters alike are familiar with bright orange coats, hats, vests, and other gear that is worn during hunting season. Even though it seems counterintuitive to wear “blaze orange” in the fields or woods for fear that animals may spot you, hunters need not worry so much. Deer typically cannot recognize blaze orange attire designed to make hunters visible to other people. According to researchers at the University of Georgia, a combination of factors make deer less likely to be startled by blaze orange. Deer have less binocular overlap than humans. Binocular overlap (the area that both eyes view at the same time) allows focus on a single point and enables depth perception. Deer must shift their heads much more than humans to gain a good threedimensional perspective of an object. Deer also have fewer cones in their retinas compared to humans. Cones are photoreceptors that enable color vision and distinguish fine details. Furthermore, deer cannot readily perceive longer wavelengths of color, so oranges and reds appear more like brown or gray to them. However, deer can see blue colors more easily, so hunters may want to avoid blue jeans paired with their orange gear.
MOMENTS IN TIME
The History Channel
* On Oct. 9, 1942, Chicago bootlegger Roger “The Terrible” Touhy escapes from prison by climbing the guard’s tower.Touhy,who had been framed for kidnapping, was serving a 99-year sentence.He was recaptured months later.
home services
The PathStone Weatherization Assistance Program is available for income-eligible households in Monroe County located outside of the city limits.
Ready for Apple Picking Season in WNY? Here’s A Few Quick Tips:
If you’re heading to a local orchard this fall, a little preparation can make your day much more enjoyable. One of the best things you can do is call ahead to see which apple varieties are ripe and ready. Many Western New York farms grow specific types that ripen at different times, so checking in ensures you get exactly what you’re looking for.
Another smart tip is to visit early in the day. Morning hours usually mean cooler weather, fewer crowds, and better apple selection before the trees are picked over. And don’t forget to dress for the outdoors—closed-toed shoes and layers are best for navigating muddy or uneven ground.
With just a bit of planning, your apple picking trip can be fun, relaxed, and full of fresh fall flavor.
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. TELEVISION: What was the name of the dog on “The Brady Bunch”?
2. U.S. CITIES: Which major U.S. city was called Yerba Buena until 1847?
3. GEOGRAPHY: Where is Bryce Canyon National Park located?
4. HISTORY: Where did the Renaissance begin?
5. MOVIES: What is the nickname of the serial killer in “The Silence of the Lambs”?
6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the 20th president of the United States?
7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many amendments are in the United States’ Bill of Rights?
8. ASTRONOMY: What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?
9. MUSIC: Which rock band sings the theme song to “The Big Bang Theory”?
10. LITERATURE: What is the last name of the family in “Little Women”?
ANSWERS
Tiger.
San Francisco.
Utah.
Florence, Italy.
Buffalo Bill.
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The rstfi 10 amendments (of 27 to date).
Spiral.
Barenaked Ladies.
March.
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REASONS TO PLANT A TREE
There are plenty of reasons to plant trees. Trees provide a natural form of shade, reducing air temperature by blocking the sun’s rays. This can reducerelianceonairconditioningsystemsandmakeitmorecomfortable to spend time outdoors during the summer.
North Carolina State University College of Agriculture & Life Sciences says trees absorb and block noise and reduce glare. They also can trap dust, pollen and smoke. Trees also absorb carbon dioxide and potentially harmful gasses from the air. One large tree can supply a day’s worth of oxygen for as many as four people, while also storing 13 pounds of carbon per year.
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PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR BREAST CANCER
Decreasing the length of time a woman’s breast tissue is exposed to estrogenmayhelppreventbreastcancer.Exposuretoestrogenisreduced in the following ways:
• Early pregnancy: Estrogen levels are lower during pregnancy. Women who have a full-term pregnancy before age 20 have a lower risk of breast cancer than women who have not had children or who give birth to their first child after age 35.
• Breast-feeding: Estrogen levels may remain lower while a woman is breast-feeding. Women who breastfed have a lower risk of breast cancer than women who have had children but did not breastfeed.
By Lucie Winborne
SNOWPLOWING
Extend the day
Make leaf-peeping part of a larger series of events for the day. Scope out vineyards where you can sample local wines or plan trips around orchards, where you can come home with beautiful photos as well as fresh-picked apples and pumpkins. You may find a county fair or street festival while exploring.
Data from the GLSEN® 2019 National School Climate Survey indicates that 59 percent of LGBTQ students felt unsafe at school because of their sexual orientation.Roughly one-third of LGBTQ students indicated they had missed at least one entire day of school in the month preceding their participation in the survey because they felt unsafe or uncomfortable,while just under 9 percent admitted missing four or more days during that span. The survey consisted of more than 16,000 students between the ages of 13 and 21 and represented students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and Guam. Results from the 2021 survey will be available in fall 2022. Spirit Day is an effort to highlight and support programming that counters the dangerous effects of bullying of LGBTQ youth. More information about Spirit Day, including how to participate and support LGBTQ youth, can be found at www.glaad.org/spiritday.
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JULIE
Devoted to Cats, Community, and Care
BY CHELSIE WELLS
“Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.”
JAMES CROMWELL
For Julie Di Iulio, caring for cats began long before she stepped into her first shelter job. As a child, she spent summers in Italy with her grandmother, who le a great impact on her. “It was Grandma Mary who taught me how to care for these beautiful, helpless creatures. She showed me the unconditional love they provide... At night, she would sneak stray kittens into the house, which irritated my Great-Aunt Modestina to no end,” Di lulio recalls. “We would feed, play, and cuddle with the kittens before making a pile of blankets for them to sleep on.” at early lesson in love and responsibility set the stage for a lifelong devotion to animals.
Today, Di lulio is the senior shelter associate at Pet Pride of New York in Victor, where she also serves as coordinator of the foster care program. But shelter work wasn’t always her plan. “Never in a million years did I imagine working in an animal shelter,” she says. “I am very emotional, especially towards homeless, abused, and neglected animals. I was that person who would walk into a shelter and immediately start crying. My previous jobs were in hospitality and retail.”
Her career in animal care began in 2003 at Lollypop Farm, where she spent 18 years before joining Pet Pride. “I’d never seen a cage-free cat rescue before,” Di lulio says of her first tour of the Victor shelter. “I loved the setup, the catios, and how happy the cats looked.” at environment, paired with a dedicated team, has kept her here ever since.
AtPetPride,notwodaysarethesame.Diluliobalances the everyday responsibilities of shelter care with overseeing the foster program, which becomes especially important during “kitten season.” Running from spring through late fall, kitten season brings in an overwhelming number of pregnant cats, orphaned kittens, and moms with litters. “Peak kitten season for us is July and August, when most shelters and rescues are at capacity,” Di lulio explains.
at’s where foster families come in. Di lulio matches kittens with volunteers who can give them the specialized attention they need until they are ready for adoption. Pet Pride provides food, litter, carriers, and medical care, while foster parents provide love and socialization. e first step to becoming a foster care provider is to fill out the foster volunteer application at www.petprideny.org. Foster parents must have an extra room in their home for the cats or kittens to stay in during the foster commitment.
“Every foster parent is different, which works so well for us with the variety of cats who need foster care,” she says. “Some only foster in the summer when their kids are out of school, some foster only pregnant cats, and some foster just orphaned kittens.”
For Di lulio, fostering is vital to Pet Pride’s mission. “Many of the cats admitted to our shelter are not ready to be adopted,” she explains. “Having places for these cats and kittens to be socialized and cared for until they are adoption-ready enables us to help as many cats as possible.”
She has countless memories of cats who found their forever homes, but one in particular stands out: A large cat named Harley, nicknamed “Big Sexy,” was abandoned in Rochester and suffered from seizures. He remained at the shelter for more than a year until a couple decided to take him in through a fosterto-adopt program. “Within a couple weeks, they decided they couldn’t give him back because he was a perfect addition to their lives,” Di lulio says. “We get updates from them all the time. Big Sexy is so happy and absolutely in love with them.”
Despite the challenges of nonstop phone calls, crowded summers, and the emotional toll of rescue work, Di lulio remains motivated by her coworkers and her sense of purpose. “I know that my purpose in life is caring for animals and making a positive difference in their lives,” she says. One of her favorite quotes comes from actor James Cromwell, who said, “Pets are humanizing. ey remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.”
Looking back, Di lulio is proud to have been part of Pet Pride’s 2022 expansion, which tripled the size of the shelter and created space for even more cats in need. Looking forward, she hopes the foster program will continue to grow, supported by volunteers throughout the community.
Outside the shelter, Julie Di lulio spends her free time pet sitting, surrounded by animals even when she’s off the clock. ough she hasn’t adopted since losing her three beloved senior cats, she hopes to one day retire with a cat and a dog of her own. Until then, she’s right where she’s meant to be: helping cats heal, grow, and find the loving homes they deserve.
“Never in a million years did I imagine working in an animal shelter. I am very emotional, especially towards homeless, abused, and neglected animals. I was that person who would walk into a shelter and immediately start crying.”
JULIE DI LULIO
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A huge THANK YOU to the three shoppers who helped me after a fall in the store at the Dollar General in Livonia on Sunday. Also, thanks to the store manager for getting the bandages, etc. This is a wonderful community. Thanks again. I will always remember all of you.
Autumn in the Village
Thank you to all who donated Gifts, Gift Cards, or Gift Certificates to Autumn in the Village. Our day was a great success!
Post Office Praise
As I was sending out a birthday gift to a friend, another patron at the post office saved me a few bucks by sharing her gift wrapping to make sure a candle would not break in transport. We then shared a few stories of our loved ones who we were sending gifts to and connected over year-long Christmas trees! It was a special moment of human connection! Then at the window, I didn’t have my package taped shut, and the attendant was extremely patient, kind, and helpful as we got the package secure. Small town connections win!
Clothing Sizing Anoying
Why oh why can’t women’s clothing sizes be simpler?! When we need to try on absolutely every garment, even if we ‘usually’ are a certain size, different brands run different sizing and fit, and even within the same brand, depending on country of manufacture, the exact same listed size can be vastly different from another. It is so frustrating. Yes, first world problem, but it is a lifelong aggravation for sure.
Now that School is in Session
Since schools have started and the school bus comes roughly the same time plus/minus 5-10 minutes, act as responsible parents who are in charge of raising the next generation. Can you have your children out by the road when the bus gets there? Why does the bus need to sit there with the light flashing, honking the horn, and you come to the door in your night clothes acting surprised the bus is there to pick up your children? It used to be if you were not in sight the bus driver would slow down and if you didn’t want to be picked up, you would have to drive your children to school! Grow up; more is caught than is taught, have your children ready for the bus. THANKS to all the patient people who have to wait while you get your act together.
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INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT GREYHOUNDS
Retired racing greyhounds are people-friendly. Despite what their love of running may suggest, retired racing greyhounds are very sociable and typically get along great with both adults and children. Many retired racing greyhounds have been handled by trainers, dog walkers, veterinarians, and others since they were very young. That exposure to humans has made them very sociable.
By Sam Mazotta
A Talking Cat?
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Whenever I’m having a conversation with my friends or talking to my mom, our cat “Jasper” stands right in the middle of our group and meows. If we stop talking, he stops meowing. What’s going on? Is my cat trying to talk? -- Victoria L., Canton, Massachusetts
DEAR VICTORIA: Sort of! Although it’s probably because Jasper sees a bunch of humans gathered together, all of whom have thumbs and can therefore open a bag of treats for him.
Cats vocalize with humans more than they do with other cats. Much more. Researchers (and owners) have figured out that they meow at us a lot because it prompts us to give them food,treats and snuggles -- even though we have a harder time understanding cats’ meows than other animal noises. They’re very perceptive, these housecats, with not much to distract them from observing us all the time (especially since so many of us work from home these days).
They’ve figured out our daily schedule better than we have. I have a cat who hops on my lap and starts head-butting my smartphone exactly at bedtime. He gets his little snack, and I get eight proper hours of sleep. And if I get home late? Oh, the silent treatment I receive. It’s the complete opposite of meowing, and just as manipulative.
Like you, I’d like to think that Jasper is just trying to get in on the excited conversation going on all around him. That could be the case. It could also be Jasper’s realization that big gatherings of humans usually involve food ... and if he stays underfoot, some of that deliciousness will come his way.
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Ode to Autumn
By Chey Miller
Weary Summer nods her head when Autumn comes to call.
You have to fight against being an antique. ~Burt Lancaster
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“A few more weeks is all I ask, and then I’ll head down south.”
Summer packs her trappings — her floral scents and warmth — and gathers up her greenery, and flocks of birds, of course. She shuffles off so slowly, casting tender backward glances.
“It’s hard to leave a place you love,” she sighs, while Autumn dances.
Autumn opens his carpet bag and shakes his clothing out.
With cap of yellow, coat of gold and brown, gloves of orange, and boots of red he struts ‘round field and town.
All alone, he paints the scene with carefree, wild abandon: no hue’s too bold, no shade’s too bright, there’s no concern with clashing.
He dabs at first, then paints a swath, then flings whole bucketsful!
e hills and dales are glorious in Autumn’s peerless fashion.
One night he slyly sets aside for “Autumn’s Grand Finale.” We’re fast asleep when out he creeps and seeds the earth with glitter.
“Wake up!” he shouts, when Dawn peeks out and sets the clarions a-twitter.
“Look what I’ve done! Is this not grand? It’s beauty that I’m a er!”
e sun beams down and out we troop to marvel at the splendor.
en one chill eve he hears a knock and calls, already knowing, “Who’s there?”
“Guess who!” howls Winter, hoarily, “Good gracious, how it’s snowing!”
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Dear Readers,
My name is Sophia Kovatch, and I’m the new writer for the Genesee Valley Penny Saver. I’m excited to join the Penny Saver as it works to expand the stories it brings you (thanks to your support!). Having mostly written for websites, I’ve always wanted to work for a publication with its own printing press, so that’s exciting too.
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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
VICTORFARMINGTONLIBRARY:
OngoingAdultPrograms:
Mondays2:00PM:MahJongg
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
Thursdays3:00-5:00PMRummikub
Fridays12:30PMLet’sPlayBridge!
Monday10/66:00PMNASAArtemis:ReturntotheMoon*DiscovertheincrediblestoryofApollo, ArtemisandtheLunarGateway SpaceStationforlunarexploration andmore.
Tuesday10/711:00AMAlzheimer’s SupportGroup*
Tuesday10/76:00PMBookFolding Class:JackO’Lantern*
Wednesday10/811:00AMAlz. Assoc.ManagingMoney*
Wednesday10/8OCOAPresents: NextStepAfterHome*
Thursday10/96:00PMAnEvening withPsychicCarolCieslinski*Bring yourquestions,curiosity,concerns andfascination!
Saturday10/1110:30AMDeath Café*Bringtalkingaboutdeath outofthecloset.
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hometown events
MENDONPUBLICLIBRARY:
PreschoolStorytime,Tuesdays, 10:00-10:35AM.Opentochildren andtheircaregivers.EnjoyStories, songs,andsimplecraftseachweek withMissKelly.
VolunTeens,2nd&4thTuesdays, 2:30-4:00PM.JoinEmilyforavarietyofactivitiestogivebacktothe libraryandcommunity! PawstoRelax,2nd&4thTuesdays, 6:30-7:30PM.ComeandmeetHollieandFinley,trainedtherapy GoldenRetrievers.
SaturdayStorytime,2nd&4thSaturdays10:00-10:30AM.MisLori lovestosharestories,songs,and activitieswithpreschoolkidsand theirfamilies.
BLOOMFIELD
WestBloomfieldHistoricalSocietyOpenHouse, Saturday,October4,1to4pm,8966Rt.5&20, withfreeantiqueappraisalsbyBest GuessAppraisal.Stopbywithyour treasures,thenbrowseexhibitson WestBloomfield’searlyagriculture, mills,potteries,innsandeateries, schools,churches,andthePeanut BranchRailroad.Includesthisyear’s rotatingdisplay,“AllDressedUp.” Accessibleandopentoallatno charge.Websitewbhsny.orgor FacebookWestBloomfieldHistoricalSocietyNewYork.
54thAnnualHolidayFairCraft Show: Saturday,November15, 9AM-3PM;atBloomfieldHigh SchoolGyms,OakmountAve, Bloomfield;120crafterspaces,sellingawidevarietyofcrafts,gifts,& homemadegoodies.Lunchmade by&profitedbyHandsofHope Kitchen.SponsoredbytheIonia UnitedMethodistChurch.Free admission&parking.Bringyour holidayshoppinglist!
BloomfieldLionsClub-SpaghettiDinner atVeteransPark. DineinorTakeout.Wednesday, Wednesday,October8th,4:306:30pmorSOLDOUT.6910Routes 5&20Bloomfield.Adults$12.00 (13andUP),Children$6(12and under).DinnerincludesSpaghetti, Meatballs,salad,breadandice cream.BCSGirlsVolleyballassisting inDiningRoom.(Proceedsbenefit charitableworkweperforminour community).NEXTSCHEDULED DINNERISWEDNESDAYNOVEMBER12TH.
TheBloomfieldGardenClub will meetatVeteransParkonThursday, October16at11:30.Wewillhave aninductionofOfficersandour programwillbe“AfricanViolets” presentedbyOntarioCornellMasterGardenerSusieNettleton.Ifyou areinterestedingardening,please feelfreetoattendourmeetings. Refreshmentswillbeprovided.
FundraisingEventforJoeHammondbravelybattlingALS (Lou Gehrig’sDisease).JoinusonSaturday,October11thattheLima LegionPost282pavilion,2475Rt. 65,Bloomfieldfrom3pm-til.Suggesteddonations$15perperson. Food,LiveMusic&Raffles!
CANANDAIGUA
HistoricChurchWalkingTour: BenFalter,DirectorofEducation, revisitsfourhistoricchurcheson NorthMainStreetinCanandaigua forourfallwalkingtours. WesternNewYork,thenknownas the“BurnedOverDistrict,”experiencedmajorreligiousrevivalsin the19thcentury.Canandaiguawas developingfromafrontiersettlementtoawell-establishedcommunity.Examiningthehistoryof Canandaigua’sFirstCongregational Church,FirstUnitedMethodist Church,St.Mary’s,andUnited Churchallowsustounderstand theseimportantaspectsofthe community’sculturalhistory. Rainorshine.Toursarefreebut donationsaregreatlyappreciated. October10&24,November7&21 -2pm.http://www.ochs.org
DesignWithStyle-CreatingFall FloralDesigns: SonnenbergGardenClubinvitesyoutoexperience howaprofessionalfloristcreates beautiful,artisticdesignsasclub memberVickyMunsenpresents “DesignWithStyle:AnEveningof CreatingFallFloralDesigns” Wednesday,October8,6pmat SonnenbergGardensCarriage House,250GibsonSt. Canandaigua.SonnenbergGardens andMansionwillnotbeopento thepublicthatevening;however, tramservicewillbeavailablefrom themainparkinglottotheCarriageHousefortheevent.Floral arrangementsraffledoffafterthe demonstration.Refreshments served.$5.00donation-cashonly. CallortextCarolforreservationsor information585-469-4221.
AutumnPancakeBreakfast!!All arewelcome! HeldatCharlie Reidel’sRestaurant,3140Co.Rd. 10,Canandaigua,Saturday,October25,2025,8amto10:30am. Pleasearriveby10am.Tickets$7 each,ages2andunderfree,maximumfamily/household$25.Tickets atdoordayofevent.Advancesale ticketsbeforeandafterMassesat St.Mary’s,CanandaiguaandSt. Bridget’s,BloomfieldstartingOctober11th.FundraiserforSt.BenedictConferenceofSt.Vincentde PaulSociety.Helpustohelpour neighborsinOntarioCountywith food,clothing,andmore.Much appreciationtoCharlieReidel’sRestaurant.
Canandaigua’sannual“FallInto Canandaigua”festival isonSaturday,October25from11amuntil 3pminDowntownCanandaigua. ThefestivitieswillincludePumpkin Decorating,aKidsCostumeParade andContest.Fall-themedentertainmentwillincludetheAmazing MagicJoeShow,WitchyWomenof theFingerLakes,andmore.Come enjoythePettingZoo,RepcoWildlifeEncounters’CreepyCrawly experience,andaDance-offwith Prizes.Don’tmissoutontheKids FunZone,charactermeetand greets,SheriffK9Demonstrations, andmuchmore!StrollDowntown Canandaiguaandexploreallthe Shops,Restaurants,KettleKorn, FriedDough,andotherDelicious treats.
ChapinUMCScallopedPotato& Ham: Saturday,October11,11am to2pm.Cost$15.00Heldatthe ChapinMethodistChurch,2339 StateRt.21-3milesnorthof Canandaigua.Takeoutsonly.
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Fundraising Event for Joe Hammond
bravely battling ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) American Legion Lima Post 282 - Bloomfield 2475 Rt 65, Bloomfield
Saturday, October 11th • 3pm-til
Suggested donations: $15/pp Food, live music & raffles
hometown events
E. BLOOMFIELD
EastBloomfieldHistoricalSociety presents“SongsandStoriesof theErieCanal”withDonDwyeron October16that7pm.Thisprogram tellsthestoriesandsingsthesongs oftheErieCanal.TheErieCanal wasthemostsuccessful constructionprojectinthehistory ofAmerica.Historianandmusician DonDwyerwillperformclassiccanaltunesandsharethestories behindthisuniquelyAmericanmusictraditioninouraccessible, climate-controlled2ndfloorpresentationspace.Thisprogramis FREEandopentothepublic.Refreshmentswillbeserved.8South Ave,E.Bloomfield
FARMINGTON
MattVenutiPresents:The AmeriCosmosExperience at CobblestoneArtsCenter-Matt Venutiisbringinghisnationally touringshowtotown,andyou won’twanttomissit!Experiencea mesmerizingperformancewhere rareinstruments,livelooping,and stunningvisualscollidetocreate somethingtrulyspecial.It’sashow thathascaptivatedaudiencesnationwide,andnowit’syourturnto seewhy.HeldOctober9th-Receptionat6pm,showbeginsat7pmat theCobblestoneArtsCenter,1622 StateRoute332,Farmington.
HENRIETTA
St.Peter’sRunningwiththeAngels5KRace- October5th,14:30pm,St.Peter’sEpiscopal Church,3825EastHenriettaRd., Henrietta.WendellHercules Memorial5K10thYear-Family friendly5Krun,walk,strollin neighborhoodssurroundingSt.Peter’sEpiscopalChurch.Chiptiming, awards,freepizzaandchickenBBQ followingtherace.Register:https:// runsignup.com/ormailtoSt.Peter’s3825E.HenriettaRoadHenrietta,NY14467.
HONEOYE
HoneoyeRichmondHistorical Society continuestheirlectureserieswithatalkaboutalocalghost town.AlexanderSmith,AnthropologyProfessor,SUNYBrockportwill discussthehistoryoflong-gone FrostTowninSouthBristol,oneof thefirstindustrialloggingvillages inWesternNewYork.Established in1790tocutandtransportlogs forconstructionintheareaand beyond,itisnowthesiteofarcheologicaldigs.Oneofanumber ofextinctsettlements,ithasarich andimportanthistoryinthedevelopmentofourarea.HeldOctober 9th,7pm,RichmondTownHall, 8690MainSt.,Honeoye.
TheHoneoyeAmericanLegion 1278Auxiliary’sMonthlyDinner isMondayOctober6th,4:00pm6:00pmorgone.Costis$7.Take outonly.Dinnerwillbebaked chickenanddumplings,corn,salad andGermanchocolatecakefor dessert.Reservationsaresuggested bytextingBonnieat585-752-2939 withquantityandpickuptime. 4931CoRd36,Honeoye.Thank youforhelpingussupportour troopsandveterans!
HONEOYE FALLS
HoneoyeFalls-MendonSr.CitizensBusinessMeeting: October 14,12:00pmCommunityCenter. Cateredlunch.GuestSpeaker:Jim LeGrett,TownofMendenAssessor. HolidayDinnersatFlaherty’s:MEMBERCOST:$10EACHMEAL(10/14 signup&paymentatbacktable): 11/18(Tuesday)12:30 Thanksgivingdinner.Dessert choices:pumpkinpieorapplecrisp. 12/17(WEDNESDAY),12:30HolidayDinnerchoices:LondonBroil, EggplantParmesanorChicken French.October28-BookClub 11:00- TheHeaven&EarthGroceryStore byJamesMcBride.Novel takesplaceduring1920s/30sabout Black/JewishresidentsinChicken HillneighborhoodofPottstown, PA.12:00SocialMeetingBingo, etc.
LYONS
QuiltSale- ThursdayandFriday, October2nd&3rdfrom8am-4pm andSaturday,October4thfrom 8am-2pmattheFirstLutheran Church,35BroadSt.,Lyons.
NEWARK
FallRummageSaleatNewark FirstUnitedMethodistChurchRUMMAGESALE:FirstUnited MethodistChurch,301S.MainSt., Newark.Wed/Thurs,Oct.8-9,9am3pm;Fri,Oct.10,9am-5pm;Sat, Oct.11,9am-11am.$1perBag SaleonSaturday(grocerysize bags).Offeringalargevarietyof itemsincludingclothing, household,linens,purses,coats, holiday,tools,electronics,toys, shoes,jewelryetc.Enteratthe MainSt.entrance.Pleasebring yourownbags.
PENFIELD
FashionShowandLuncheonTheWoman’sClubofRochesteris hostingitsannualFashionShow andLuncheonphilanthropicfundraiseronSaturday,November8, 2025at11:00AMatPenfield CountryClub,1784JacksonRoad, Penfield.Wearefeaturingfashions byJ.Jill.Pleasejoinusforthisfun eventandinviteyourfriends.Lunch choicesareChickenFrench,Apple CrispSaladorMileHighReuben. Thepriceis$37perpersonand reservationsarerequiredbyOctober23rd.Tomakeyourreservation, pleasesendyourcheck,payableto WCOR,toMargaretZanghi,2Onyx Drive,Penfield,NY14526.Indicate yourmenuchoiceonyourcheck.If youwishtobeseatedwithfriends, pleaseindicatetheirnameswhen makingyourreservation.Enjoy!
PITTSFORD
EmbraceYourSistersPositively PinkinPittsfordWalk -Embrace YourSisters(EYS)hasprovided emergencyfundingforbreastcancerpatientssince2006.Theirservicenowextendsacross13Finger LakesRegioncounties.Annually, theyhostthePositivelyPinkin PittsfordWalkfundraiser.This year’sWalkwillbeheldonOctober 5,startingwithsame-dayregistrationsat9am.Thewalkextends throughtheTownofPittsfordand alongtheErieCanalfor1.8miles. EYSisa501(c)3;EIN:80-0277604. Registeronline:https://givebutter. com/2025EYSPPIPWalk
And the Autumn clutches the forests green
In a hasty and eager clasp; But the leaves are true to the Summer they love,
And they wither and fade in his grasp.
~J.J.
Britton (1832–1913), “Death”
RUSH
CelebratingAutumnatthe transportationmuseum! “Fall FoliageTrolleyRides”operateSundays,October5,12,and26, departingfromthemuseumat 11:30,12:30,1:30,2:30and3:30. Noreservationsrequired.Therideis includedwiththefamilyfriendly museumadmissionof$15adults, $10seniors65+,and$6youths age3-12.The“HalloweenTrolley Express”-October19th-takesyou tothepumpkinpatchtodecoratea babypumpkintotakehome,and enjoydeliciouscideranddonuts. Onreturntothemuseumthere’s trick-or-treatinginHalloweendecoratedtrolleycars,livemusic,and games.Reservationsrequired: nymtmuseum.org/Halloween.$18 adults,$14ages2-14. infonymtm@gmail.com(585) 533-1113.
SHORTSVILLE
ShortsvilleRailroadStationMuseumOpenHouse- TheLehigh ValleyRailroadHistoricalSociety StationMuseumat8EastHigh StreetinShortsvillewillbeopento thepublicSunday,October19,123pm.Alargecollectionofhistorical artifactsfromtheLehighValley Railroadisondisplayatthemuseum.RailroadhistoriansRichard PalmerandKennethMaywillgivea presentationabouttheNewYork Central“AuburnRoad”branchline from2-3pm.Theirbookwillbeon sale.Thegiftshopwillbeopen. Modeltrainsandusedbookswill alsobeonsale.Admissionisfree; donationsarewelcome.Information:visitwww.lvrrhs.orgorcall 585-289-9149.
TheOntarioCountyChapterof S.C.O.P.E.meeting isTuesday October21,2025,7:00p.m.atthe ShortsvilleRodandGunClub,2022 FreshourRd,Shortsville.Everyone welcome.
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KofCColumbusDaySpaghetti Dinner-October13th. The KnightsofColumbusBishopHogan CouncilSpaghettiDinnerwillbe heldOctober13th,5pm-7pm@ St.Dominic’sParishCenter,97W. MainSt.,Shortsville.$10for Adults,$5forages7-12,FREEto ages6andyounger;$30Maximum perfamily.Eatinortake-outs.
WEBSTER
“Women’sClubOfWebster October16thMeeting”- Ron Kampff,Vice-ChairofChallenger MiracleFieldofGreaterRochester willbespeakingtotheWomen’s ClubofWebsteratProietti’sRestaurant,980RidgeRd.,Websteron Thursday,October16th.Social: 11:15;Meeting:12:00noon; Lunch:12:30followedbyMr. Kampff’spresentation.EnjoyavarietyofProietti’spopularpizzas, salad,acannoliandcamaraderie. Cost:$19.NewmembersWELCOME!Sendcheckmadeoutto WCWbyOctober9thtoCarolyn Rittenhouse,405CountyLine Road,Ontario,14519.Questions(?).Ifcheckmightbelate, phoneCarolynat585-265-1303.
NOW HERE’S A TIP
In a pinch, you can use toothpaste to scrub your faucet in the bathroom.
This is the feast-time of the year
When hearts grow warm and home more dear;
When Autumn’s crimson torch expires
To flash again in winter fires;
And they who tracked October’s flight
Through woods with gorgeous hues bedight,
In charmèd circle sit and praise
The goodly log’s triumphant blaze.
~Harriet McEwen Kimball (1834–1917), “The Feast-Time of the Year,” c.1880
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HOW TO SUPPORT LOVED ONES WHO HAVE BREAST CANCER
Offer practical support. Cancer affects the body in a number of ways. Energy levels may wane and certain symptoms may arise. Side effects from treatments also can make it difficult to continue with daily tasks. So an offer to help with tasks associated with daily living, such as cooking meals, gardening, washing clothes, or cleaning up around the house,can be practical and much appreciated.Approach the individual and ask questions in pointed ways. Rather than, “What can I do to help?”, which may result in an answer of, “Nothing,” figure out a way to pitch in and then ask if that would be acceptable.This may be,“Would you like me to run to the supermarket for you today?”
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• EGG CARTONS, large sized eggs, Styrofoam, and cardboard. Clean and in good shape. Caledonia. 585-538-9825
• John Deere 160 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR. Does not run. Use for parts or scrap. Pittsford. rlbbell@yahoo.com
• PATIO SET aluminum frame gray 48” glass tabletop. Four sling style SWIVEL ROCKING CHAIRS. Bloomfield. Text Only 585-415-3825
• TREADMILL - Cadence G 5.9. Works great. Hamlin. vthether@aol.com
• Howard UPRIGHT PIANO with BENCH. Needs tuning. Possible delivery available depending on location. Corfu. Call or text 585-993-1785
• Craftsman 20” electric HEDGE CLIPPERS, and six CEMENT BLOCKS, 15-1/2” x 7-1/2” x 2-1/2”. You move. Clifton Springs. 617-699-0716
• LEATHER CLEANER & CONDITIONER for home/car: 3 bottles- 1 cleaner + 1 conditioner (both Lexol), 1 combo (Turtle Wax). Penfield. penfieldmurphys@yahoo.com
• 100+ lb. BLACK WALNUT TREE NUTS. Pick up Henrietta. Leave message if no answer. 585-359-4671
• 26” Next Shocker BICYCLE, 21 speed. It has never been in the rain. Needs new tires. Corfu. 585-762-8936.
• GLASS TOP CANNING JARS. Quarts and pints. Clifton Springs. 315-462-2791
• Small WINDOW A/C. 5000 BTU A/C with remote. Brockport. charliegarlock322@gmail.com
• 25 used DECK BOARDS, 6”x1”x7’ and three open bundles of brown SHINGLES about half gone. Dansville. lwhowe@frontiernet.net or call 585-335-5416
• ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA BOOKS OF THE YEAR ranging from the years 1961-1989 (29 books) in boxes. Penfield. dsmith60@rochester.rr.com
• FRONT LOAD WASHER for scrap or parts. In basement, you move. Alexander. Text 585-813-2671
• UPRIGHT PIANO and BENCH. Needs tuning. Pickup is preferred in Macedon but can deliver small radius. Rebecky1073@gmail.com
• Two FISH AQUARIUMS: 20”x10”x13” and 30”x12”x13”. No lights or filters, but they do have covers. Geneseo. 585-243-5412
• MAGAZINES 1965-1979 – Sports Illustrated, Quarterback, Sports, Pro Football, Rochester Athletics. Babe Ruth, Ali, OJ and Montana. Fairport. 585-388-0318
• HARD SHELL CAMPER needed by local Boy Scout Troop for Christmas tree sale. Title not required. Call or text 585-455-4363
• Clean TOPSOIL wanted, delivered to LeRoy. Small amount needed. cdat1963@verizon.net
• Mostly clean FILL DIRT wanted. No large chunks of concrete or rebar. Easy dump location. 585-481-0833
• TURNTABLES, Amplifiers, Speaker, Tube Amps, Ham Radio, Apple Computers, Guitar Amps. Will haul away. 585-766-8842
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• DINING ROOM TABLE and CHAIRS. 585-450-1367
• FOOTBALL TROPHY - medium to large size. 585-768-2165
• PET ITEMS: Frontline or Advantage Flea Treatment, Cat Food, Dog Food, Cat Litter. holdfort@rochester.rr.com
• ATV or DIRT BIKE. Gas powered. Running or not. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278
• ANTIQUE BICYLE and parts. 585-746-6435
• Star gazer seeks BEGINNER TELESCOPE. Will meet in Parma and may travel to Greece and other nearby areas. simonj.2025monntefort@gmail.com
• MOTORCYCLE for project repair. 585-734-8285
• CPAP MACHINE. stan1k1@yahoo.com
• SPORTS ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINES. No Texting. 585-377-0878
• OLD JEANS. Any size/color/condition. Also, SWEATSHIRTS. 585-297-9273
• AMBER LIGHT BAR. Strobe or LED preferred. 585-450-1367
• UPRIGHT PIANO is in good condition. Unable to pick up, delivery needed. Batavia. 347-552-3860
An estimated 154,794 Americans are currently living with metastatic breast cancer, which occurs when cancer in the breast spreads to other parts of the body, most often the lungs, liver, bones, and brain. One quarter of this number represents those whose metastatic disease was found at diagnosis, while three-quarters have experienced metastatic recurrence of early stage disease. Approximately 20% to 30% of people first diagnosed with early stage disease will later develop advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
Compiled by the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester
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Since our founding in 1948, our beloved publication has continued to expand while remaining family-owned and operated right here in Avon.
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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
Tipping men and women who work in the food service industry is commonplace in the United States and Canada, where citizens typically tip between 15 and 20 percent when dining out at restaurants. But American and Canadiantravelersabouttodepart for overseas destinations may want to familiarize themselves with the practices regarding gratuities before their planes touch down. Some countries automatically add gratuities onto customers’ bills. For example, the government in Dubai mandates that a 10 percent service charge be added to all hotel, restaurant and bar bills. This service charge is then divided by the staff at the establishment, making the charge the equivalent of a tip. Diners in Morocco, where the gratuity is sometimes included in the bill, might be surprised to learn that a 10 percent tip in that country is considered generous. Tips are included in the bill in Costa Rica, where travelers need not feel obligated to leave any additional gratuities. Service is often included in the bill within the United Kingdom as well, though travelers should inspect the bill before assuming gratuity was included. Visitors to Spain should not feel obligated to leave a gratuity larger than 13 percent, and even a tip in the range of 7 percent is considered acceptable.
* On Oct. 8, 1918, U.S. Army Cpl. Alvin C. York reportedly kills over 20 German soldiers and captures an additional 132 in France. The exploits earned York the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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Join us for a Public Forum discussing the Ontario County Office for the Aging. Our office is working on ways to make the community better for older adults and your ideas can help. We’d like to hear your thoughts!
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Wed., October 8th • Ontario County Safety Training Building 2914 County Rd. 48, Canandaigua • 10am-12pm
By Matilda Charles
Yes, you can turn off the news
Please call 585-433-9695 to offer any comments, suggestions or questions you’d like addressed at the Public Forum. Refreshments will be provided! ontariocountyny.gov/100/office-for-the-aging
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Several months ago I took a “short” break from watching the daily news -- except that break wasn’t so short after all when I extended it to over a month.
Then, wanting to continue with the peace that came from not being hooked into the daily news cycles and media hysteria, I set my phone to send me alerts with short blurbs about important news. I could quickly scan the few lines of the alert, catch up and be done with it. That’s worked well these past months.
Except it doesn’t keep people from calling me to ask if I’ve seen a certain piece of news or telling me to quickly turn on the television. The bigger the news, the more people who call.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 6, 2025
What to watch & where to watch it:
ONNOW:“HouseofDavid”(Season2)
7-Oct:“Ozzy:NoEscapefromNow”(Documentary)
9-Oct:“VictoriaBeckham”(Docuseries)
9-Oct:“Vicious”(R)
9-Oct:“Boots”(Season1)
9-Oct:“Saquon”(Documentary)
10-Oct:“TheWomaninCabin10”(R)
10-Oct:“TheLastFrontier”(Season1) AppleTV+ 10-Oct:“NouvelleVague”(R)
12-Oct:“TheChairCompany”(Season1) HBOMax © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
I’ve advised more than one upset person to turn the television off and not turn it on again for an hour or two. After a serious event, news stations will continue to hash over the same initial information, even if they don’t know anything new. Nothing good can come from hearing the same bad news over and over.
There’s more to it than just keeping up with what’s going on. If you’re having trouble sleeping, if you’re stressed all the time, if you’re afraid or angry -- all these things can be a result of watching too much of the news.
If you have high blood pressure and a home monitor, keep track of it as a way to spot whether any spikes in your BP coincide with events you’ve watched on the news.
If you have a cellphone, there are several free news apps you can use that will alert you to events.
© 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Eligard Injections Cause Man To Develop Breast Tissue
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been treated for prostate cancer and stopped my semiannual Eligard injections three years ago. I’m 75 years old and about 5 feet, 9 inches tall. Before treatment, I weighed 227 pounds; I currently weigh 209 pounds. My testosterone level is 49.6 ng/dL. My breasts have become somewhat feminine.
My question is: Will they regain their normal appearance? I’m losing weight slowly, and I’m trying to build muscle with weights. -- Anon.
ANSWER: Gynecomastia is the growth of male breast tissue, specifically when not due to breast cancer. It can happen during puberty in healthy males, but it is a common side effect of androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. Up to 75% of men treated with antiandrogen therapy like leuprolide (Lupron or Eligard) will develop breast tissue.
It isn’t likely that the breast tissue will go away on its own.For men who want treatment due to the appearance or tenderness of the breast tissue, there are radiation, medication and surgical treatments available. Radiation therapy is the most effective for men who develop breast tissue with androgen-depletion treatment.
Tamoxifen is the usual medical treatment, and you may ask the physician treating your prostate cancer about these choices. Men who can’t take or choose not to take either of these treatments can be referred for surgical treatment, which can be liposuction or a mastectomy.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old active male currently taking a daily 81-mg aspirin due to a periodic heart arrythmia. I have elective sinus surgery scheduled, requiring that I be under a general anesthetic for 90 minutes and that I be off aspirin for the two weeks preceding the procedure.
I’m beginning to have second thoughts about the surgery as I wonder if I’m risking a stroke. Would you please share your thoughts on this? Thank you. -- R.B.
ANSWER: Aspirin is used in some people with atrial fibrillation (the likely heart arrythmia you would be put on aspirin for) when they are at a low risk for a stroke.
There is a score called the CHA2DS2-VASc that is used to estimate risk. People at a higher risk are recommended anticoagulants such as apixaban (Eliquis). Since you are 74, you get at least one point for your age, and unless you have another risk factor that I don’t know about, you have an estimated risk of stroke without treatment of approximately 0.6% per year.
While it is true that being off aspirin for a period of time around a surgery increases your stroke risk, your risk is already so low that the absolute risk of being off aspirin for two weeks is quite small. You should always consider the risks of any surgery against the benefits, but the risk of stroke in your case is small compared to the risks anyone has with sinus surgery (such as bleeding or an infection).
I am a little surprised about it being two weeks; normally when a person comes off aspirin before surgery, it’s for five to seven days. Also, not all surgeons require aspirin to be stopped before sinus surgery.
Since your reason to be on aspirin is to prevent a stroke due to your arrythmia, and this risk appears to be very small, it may be that the surgeon determined the risk of stopping aspirin was so small. So, it wouldn’t be worth the possible increased risk of bleeding from the sinus surgery if you’re still taking aspirin.
If you haven’t talked to your regular doctor or cardiologist about this, I recommend doing so since I don’t have your full medical history.
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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