Keeping vehicles looking pristine requires care and So many day-to-day activities and environmental mat potential to damage the finish on cars and trucks. While winter weather and chemicals used to keep roadways passable are often blamed for affecting the appearance of cars and trucks, winter is not the only time of year when substances can cause damage to vehicles. Spring and summer are prime seasons for sap, birds and insects. These times of year tend to see an uptick in road work as well, and such projects can contribute to damage caused by loose asphalt, gravel and tar. Addressing problems resulting from tree sap, insect and bird droppings and tar may not be something to look forward to, but it is necessary to keep cars looking pristine.
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RED DOOR – Sat., September 20th, 2025 at 2:50 PM 7205 Longwell Lane, Bath, NY 14810 – 8 Units for Auction
M.Monroy Unit 9 – Totes, yard game, books
R.Chittenden Unit 39 – flat top grill, TV, dolley, metal fencing, boxes, desk, cooler
A.Hayes Unit 120 – ladder, boxes, metal file cabinets, office chair, tarp
M.Monroy Unit 137 – pictures, metal chest, boxes, manikin
C.Manley Unit 139 – boxes, mirror, house décor, wood shelf
E.Hojnoska Unit 165 – generator, toolbox, bike, dresser, light, guitar, table, end table
C.Stowell Unit 122 AB – house supplies, dresser, totes, mattress, head and foot board, bags, highchair
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S.Harvey Unit 17 – glass cabinet, 49ers helmet, kids’ dirt bike, TV, rakes, bags, nightstand
B.Peaty Unit 47 – desk, table, nightstand, armoire, bins, bags, fan
D.Rose Unit 95 – total gym bench, boxes, pull up bar, table, kid toys
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Lemon Drizzle
Cupcakes Makes 12
Cupcakes:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup self-raising flour
Zest of 1 lemon
Drizzle:
Juice of 2 lemons
5 1/2 tablespoons sugar
LemonButtercream:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Sprinkles
Lemon Zest
Preowned Items Can Be Good For The Environment
Visit consignment stores: Consignment shops and Goodwill(R) stores are popular places to buy preowned items. These stores take donations or offer items for sale on consignment, which means once sold the person who provided the item gets a portion of the sale.
When browsing the racks of these stores, it’s possible to discover highend items mixed in with less expensive items. Shoppers may find designer handbags and clothing for much less than they would sell at retail, especially if the pieces are one or two seasons old. Relying on these stores to supplement classic wardrobe pieces is cost-effective and beneficial to the environment. If you regularly shop consignment stores, you can develop a rapport with the shopkeeper, who may alert you when new items are available.
Preheat the oven to 350° F and get 12 cupcake liners ready. Beat the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, self-raising flour and lemon zest and mix until combined. Spoon the mix evenly into the cupcake liners and bake for 18-22 minutes until they are baked through and springy to the touch.
Mix together the lemon juice and sugar for the drizzle in a bowl. Once the cupcakes are out of the oven, carefully spoon the drizzle over the cupcakes, then leave them to cool fully on a wire rack while you make the buttercream.
Beat the butter until smooth; this can take a couple of minutes. Add the powdered sugar in two batches, beating well after each addition, then add the lemon juice and beat again.
Pipe or spread the buttercream onto your cupcakes, then sprinkle each one with some sprinkles and lemon zest.
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Ask your child to read a book to you. Play a board game together. Take your child to get their own library card. Read newspaper comic strips or comic books. Ask kids to write a short story and read it out loud. Read and prepare a recipe together. Make bedtime stories a nightly routine. Play word games like reading tongue twisters, doing crossword searches or unscrambling words.
Take a book with you wherever you go, so you can read together at any opportunity.
Keep a book on your child’s nightstand, so they are prompted to read if they wake up early.
It’s never too early to begin reading to babies. In fact, reading to infants beginning at birth helps support their cognitive development and their bond with parents. It also increases the likelihood that parents will continue reading to children as they grow, improving language skills and concentration to prepare them for academic success.
Zero to Three, an organization focused on early childhood development, recommends these book-type guidelines for babies and toddlers:
Birth to 6 Months - chunky board books, soft fabric books and vinyl bath books
6 to 9 Months - board books with short, simple stories and colorful illustrations
9 to 18 Months - board books with simple stories, stories with rhymes and phrases that repeat, and stories with pictures of other babies and familiar objects like animals
18 to 24 Months - longer, slightly more complex stories; humorous stories; and stories featuring silly rhymes
24 to 26 Months - books with paper pages, nonfiction stories about things like animals or seasons, and books that discuss jobs
ANDDON’TFORGET… studies show that good reading habits in older adults can help improve memory, sharpen decisionmaking skills, reduce stress and protect against Alzheimer’s and dementia.
On behalf of the team of people who put on the sixth annual Chicken BBQ for the Trevor Irby Memorial Fundraiser, we truly appreciate your support. anks to the success of the BBQ and all of the giving donations, we were able to make a significant contribution to the fund. is money will be used to support youth activities in our local communities and would not be possible without the generous spirit from each of you. ank you for helping make this day so positive and for showing such compassion and grace. You are appreciated.
A special thank you to the Stewart family, a constant support and pioneer of this fundraiser. Also, a special thank you to Wegmans, Boyd Brokaw and Paul Teed for making all this possible. ~ e Warner Family
I was eavesdropping on two senior ladies in a big box store, specifically in the furniture aisle. Being discussed was a very large TV cabinet with doors and shelving. While it was on sale, the price was apparently not enticing.
“I regret not buying a big television back when I had the money for one, before I went on Social Security,” said one.
“I hear that,” replied the other one. “But my regret is moving into a place that’s too small for me to even have a big TV cabinet like this.”
And there I was, enticed. What is it we all most regret now that we’re seniors? I posed the question to AI (artificial intelligence).
Our most common regret, says AI, is that we didn’t save enough for retirement. Or that we didn’t start saving early enough in our lives. Money was a major theme, according to AI, especially when it came to underestimating health care expenses.
For a different take on things,I turned to my local informal poll group.
The replies ranged from “I regret moving into a community with no sidewalks” to “I regret not getting a cat because now I’ve reached the cutoff age and the animal shelter won’t let me adopt a very young cat because I might die before the cat does.” The third one chuckled, “Well, I regret encouraging my son to take that job across the country because now he’s not around to do heavy lifting.” Another was serious when he replied, “I wish I’d bought a boat. It would be paid for by now. I’d head for the Bahamas.”
If you’re curious about what kinds of regrets seniors have about retirement (especially if you haven’t yet retired and have time to make a course correction in your retirement plans), do an online search for “biggest regrets of retirees,” or something similar.
Poor time management or focus: Students who are struggling may have their attention drift or they put off doing tasks because they don’t grasp the assignments.
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Crowd control: Local restaurants tend to be smaller and more intimate than many chain restaurants. This can translate into a calm dining experience. When crowds are small, the noise level inside the restaurant may be muted and service may be fast because there aren’t as many tables to serve. Furthermore, local establishments, although concerned about making a profit, may be less worried about table turnover rate, preferring to let diners linger if it means repeat business.
Proceeds to support the Geneseo Parish Outreach Center, Geneseo and Lakeville Food Pantries
Bag Sale from 1 - 1:30PM
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Submitted a local reader as part poem of the week
Submitted by a local reader as part of our annual Pen-A-Poem contest. Share your thoughts at gvpennysaver.com/hometown
e Secret of a Poet
By Ralph J. Adams, 97 years of age
Cli on Springs, NY
A poet is made of love, of life and time, And tires to put his feelings into a verse that rhymes. From sunrise to sunset, the miracles that he sees, Is noticed and remember by a poet like me.
With pen in hand, to write down a verse or two, To describe to others, the wonders he sees for you.
So, each morning when you awake, just get up and smile, Just look out your window, for just a little while.
Notice the flowers and trees, bending with the breeze, And see the birds soaring in the air with ease.
Try to remember the beauty, and put them down on pad, And try to explain to others, the inspiration you had.
God has given each one of us, each a special little gi , Maybe your little words, will give someone that special li .
You will be inspired in your soul, and you will agree, You made yourself a poet, like little old me.
If you notice in the morning, the dew upon the grass, e sun emerging in the east, and the shadows that it cast.
Crowning every tree with a bright and golden glow, e rainbow a er a rain, with its beautiful colored bow. Trees with their colorful leaves, swaying in the Autumn breeze,
And each little wave that reaches the shore from the foamy sea.
A butterfly fluttering, landing on a tulip bright,
A bird singing in a tree, an eagle in its flight. e mountains hued with purple, with their majesty, A background of beauty for the naked eye to see.
God has given us these wonders, for all of us to embrace, So, take the time in your day, and try to slow your pace.
To put this picture into words, how gratified you will be, Transferring beauty to others, you will be a poet like me.
SHAUN FOWLER:
A LIFE OF CURIOSITY, SERVICE, AND FAITH
BY CHELSIE WELLS
Shaun Fowler’s life is a blend of curiosity, service, and commitment to faith and community. He grew up in Farmington and graduated from Victor High School as the second of three biological children, later gaining an adopted sister and brother. He loved playing together with his siblings and neighborhood friends.
Entrepreneurship runs in Fowler’s family. At age 16, he started his first business building and repairing custom computers, named Custom PCs, later CustomerComputers.“Atthetime,homecomputing was this new and almost ‘magical’ trend… I saw an opportunity. My dad, a lifelong fireman, self-taught himself technology, even setting up our first family computer and teaching himself a programming language. One day, I helped him repair one of our early systems, and that gave me the confidence to start piecing them together on my own.”
Fowler’s curiosity also shaped his faith and his approach to life. “I didn’t want to believe in Christianity just because I grew up with it. I wanted to know whether Jesus was actually true and not just ‘true for me.’ at pursuit became a real driving force in my late teens,” he explains. “Apologetics is o en misunderstood as giving canned answers to uncomfortable questions. But I’ve found the opposite to be true. It’s made me more inquisitive, more empathetic, and more committed to actively listening to others.”
at outlook is grounded in Micah 6:8, he says, calling people to act justly, love as God loves, and walk humbly. Fowler strives to let those principles shape his choices—doing difficult things with integrity, extending love even when it’s hard, and refusing to measure his worth against others. His faith guides his leadership, parenting, service, and daily interactions, including his role at New Horizon Fellowship on Bronson Hill Road.
“My faith isn’t something I keep in a separate box. It’s what informs how I lead, how I parent, how I serve, and how I treat others day in and day out.”
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Fowler studied economics in college, as economics “sits at the crossroads of business, math, psychology, history, government, and even philosophy,” which gave him “room to explore complex ideas from multiple angles.” Pairing his economics degree with an MBA in accounting prepared him for corporate finance roles, including CFO positions.
Friendly Neighborhood Bookkeeping wasn’t Fowler’s first venture. He’s always thinking up business ideas and pitching them to his wife, Allison. He’d tried everything from computers to blogging to a er-school programs, but nothing quite stuck until bookkeeping.
Today, he focuses on helping small, owner-operated businesses. He most enjoys his “front row seat to their growth. Translating raw numbers into clear, actionable insights lets these owners focus on what they do best, whetherthat’sperfectingalatteorrunningacommunity program. ere is something deeply rewarding about watching their vision become sustainable reality and knowing the bookkeeping was part of that journey.”
Beyond his business, Fowler volunteers with the Lima ambulance service, a family calling – his grandmother founded Monroe Ambulance and both of his parents worked on ambulances. He also sees this work as part of a broader issue facing small towns. “ ere’s been a dramatic cultural shi away from civic responsibility and local involvement … Volunteering locally has opened my eyes to how urgent the need is and how powerful even a small commitment can be … O en, the most impactful difference you can make is just down the street.”
He also teaches and serves as chair of the business department at Elim Bible College, where he says, “Walking through open doors tends to lead to more open doors,” as his connection with Elim began through his accounting firm when the school launched a new business degree program. He started as an adjunct, which grew into a broader role.
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Fowler says parenthood has further shaped his perspective, as “raising my kids has really allowed me to reevaluate the world. As they have experiences and questions, it’s like you are reopening a book that you’d le on the shelf long ago and you are starting to catch things you missed the first time you read it.”
With additional responsibilities including writing for his blog and the US News & World Report, helping set up water systems for underserved communities with the Ugandan Water Project, Fowler has worn many hats over the years and maintains the most positive attitude through it all.
He says balancing so many responsibilities hasn’t always been easy, explaining, “As a husband, father, entrepreneur, preacher, and elder, it o en feels like playing a game of Jenga. I must pay close attention to how the people in my life are holding up the tower. Are they flourishing or starting to wobble? When things seem shaky, I’ve had to be willing to stop pulling out more blocks and start putting some back … When things are in balance, each area of life strengthens the others.”
roughentrepreneurship,volunteerism,teaching,and family, Shaun Fowler continues to make meaningful contributions to his community and beyond.
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Plants need sunlight to thrive and grow, but some need less sunlight than others. People who find their landscapes are less supportive to sun-loving plants can choose from a variety of shade-tolerant plants, shrubs and trees.
Shade tolerance refers to a plant’s ability to withstand low levels of light. Certain plants have adapted this feature to survive in the wild. Plants that grow at the base of forest floors, for example, will get less sunlight than others outside of the tree canopy. Such adaptations enable a wide variety of foliage to grow even though they are not exposed to much sunlight. While sun-loving plants often have broad leaves and expend significant energy to capture sunlight for photosynthesis, shade-tolerant plants expend less energy and tend to be more efficient consumers of soil nutrients and sunlight.
Penn State Extension’s Plant and Pests division says the amount of shade a plant is growing under will directly affect the density of the foliage and the plant’s flowering and fruiting characteristics. Blending shade-tolerant plants into the landscape can be an effective use of space. Before choosing plants for an existing landscape, it’s important to assess the level of shade or sun the plants will receive.
Once homeowners understand which type of shade they are dealing with, they can then visit plant nurseries and select their plants. Most greenery comes with care instructions that include recommendations regarding the amount of shade/sunlight the plant will need to do well. If further assistance is needed, a knowledgeable employee can make suggestions based on landscape needs.
Shade-tolerant plants can make welcome additions to the landscape, offering greenery and color in the darker areas of a property.
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1. FOOD & DRINK: The Middle Eastern dish called falafel is made mostly of what ingredient?
2. GEOGRAPHY: Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage sites?
3. TELEVISION: What is the name of Hawkeye’s living quarters in the “M*A*S*H” sitcom?
4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a male swan called?
5. LITERATURE: Which Irish author wrote his last novel in crayon?
6. MEASUREMENTS: How many square feet are in a square yard?
7. SCIENCE: What’s the main function of red blood cells?
8. MOVIES: Streaming movies became eligible for the 2021 Oscar awards for what reason?
9. ANATOMY: What type of acid is found in the human stomach?
10. U.S. CITIES: Which city was named for a British prime minister?
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Chickpeas or fava beans.
Italy.
The Swamp.
A cob. 5. James Joyce. 6. 9. 7. To carry oxygen.
8. COVID-19 pandemic.
9. Hydrochloric acid.
10. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (William Pitt the Elder).
Not all bees build the wax or paper structures associated with traditional beehives. Those hives may not be readily visible even for bees that do build them. Wood-nesting bees can nest in twigs or dead trees. Bees may nest underground or use the burrows abandoned by small rodents. Before excavating or disturbing more remote areas of the yard, check to see if it is a habitat for bees. Leave some natural areas of the landscape untouched and do not remove twigs, mounds of dirt and native flowers to attract more bees.
SAVANNAH, GA
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Motorcoach transportation
• 6 nights lodging with 4 consecutive nights in Savannah and 10 meals.
• Highlights include guided tours of Savannah with hop-on/hop-off trolley privileges, Beaufort, Parris Island, St. Simons Island, and a tram tour of Jekyll Island.
• Guests will also enjoy an evening show at the famous Savannah Theatre.
A Real ID, Enhanced License, or passport is required for the Parris Island visit.
NOVA SCOTIA
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Motorcoach transportation
• 10 nights of lodging (5 in Canada) and 19 meals.
• Travelers will enjoy guided tours of Acadia National Park, Prince Edward Island, and the scenic areas of Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, and Lunenburg.
• The trip also features visits to King’s Landing Historical Settlement, the Hopewell Rocks, and the coastal town of St. John.
It’s a scenic and cultural journey through the U.S. and eastern Canada. Proof of citizenship required.
LANCASTER, PA
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• Roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Batavia
• Overnight stay at the Country Inn of Lancaster.
• Highlights feature a Friday night performance of Joshua at Sight & Sound Theatre and dinner that evening.
• Saturday, guests enjoy breakfast at the hotel, free time at Kitchen Kettle Village, and a guided tour through the Amish Farmlands.
A First Choice Travel Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout the trip.
MACKINAC ISLAND
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• Motorcoach transportation
• 5 nights of lodging and 8 meals
• Guests will enjoy a guided tour of Mackinaw City, a visit to Mackinac Island with a carriage tour, and a boat ride through the Soo Locks.
• The itinerary also features sightseeing in Sault Sainte Marie, a visit to Mackinaw Crossings, and admission to Colonial Michilimackinac.
NEW HAMPSHIRE AND THE WHITE MOUNTAINS
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Motorcoach transportation
• 4 nights of lodging and 9 meals
• Highlights feature a scenic gondola ride to Loon Peak, a train ride at Clark’s Trading Post, and a live bear show.
• Guests will also visit the Wright World War II Museum with its extensive collection of artifacts and enjoy a narrated cruise on Lake Sunapee and a trolley tour of Wolfeboro.
• The trip wraps up with a special dinner party featuring live entertainment.
BRANSON SHOW TRIP EXTRAVAGANZA
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• Travel to Branson, Missouri, including comfortable overnight stays en route.
• A variety of live shows such as Christmas Wonderland, The Haygoods Christmas Show, Doug Gabriel Morning Show, Edge of Illusion, Beach Boys: California Dreamin’, and The Miracle of Christmas
• Sightseeing and leisure activities include visits to Historic Downtown Branson, Branson Landing, and the Missouri Civil War Museum, along with time for shopping and relaxing dinners.
• The trip concludes with the journey home, filled with memories of music, entertainment, and holiday spirit.
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Mary L. White
August 24, 2025
Geneseo/Key Largo, FL: Mary L. White was born on February 18, 1954 and passed peacefully on August 24, 2025 at age 71. e daughter of R. Arnold & Virginia Nielsen White, she was raised in Groveland, NY on the family farm. Mary was a graduate of Geneseo Central School, attended Eisenhower College and SUNY Geneseo. She worked for many years in the hospitality industry as a server, cook, and bartender. Mary worked in Geneseo, Rochester, and in Key Largo, Florida, where she made many good friends over the 16 years that she lived there. Upon returning from Florida, she became the Assistant Innkeeper at the Temple Hill Bed & Breakfast, where she worked for 13 years. Her sister-in-law, Gail, says she couldn’t have started the business without her!
Mary enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking, deep sea fishing and good times with friends and family. She was a lover of cats and dogs. She was a generous, giving person who was always willing to help people. She was predeceased by her parents, R. Arnold & Virginia White,as well as her brother-in-law, Gary Chichester.
Survived by brothers, Ray (Brenda) White and Jon (Gail) White; twin sister, Martha Chichester (Tim Lemen); sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Duayne & John Piniewski; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, greatnephews, cousins, and special Key Largo friend, Joanie Taugher. Mary’s family would like to especially thank her niece, Sandra Bean, for all the time, attention, and love she gave to Mary.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at the Temple Hill Bed & Breakfast, 114 Temple Hill Street, Geneseo, NY on Wednesday, September 24th at 5pm. All who appreciated Mary are welcome. Interment will be held privately at Temple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Mary’s memory to Rochester Regional Health Foundation, C/O Hildebrant Hospice Center, 330 Monroe Ave., Suite 400, Rochester, NY 14607 or a charity of your choice.
To send a condolence or share a memory, please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
David Dering Meisel “Poppy”
August 26, 2025
David Dering Meisel “Poppy,” 85, retired SUNY Geneseo astronomer, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carolyn Conrad Meisel, and daughters, Grace Margaret Meisel (Scott Tefoe) and Catherine Elise Meisel McGinnis (Paul McGinnis); grandpa to Debbie McGinnis O’Connor (Andrew O’Connor) and Megan McGinnis, and great-granddad to Maeve O’Connor and sister Louise Rankin. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Dorothy and Louis Meisel and sister, Maribel. Dave’s love since childhood was astronomy and after getting his Bachelor of Science in Physics from West Virginia University he earned his PhD in Astronomy from the Ohio State University. He began his teaching career as an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia and spent the next 30+ years teaching Physics and Astronomy at SUNY Geneseo. David held open houses for the public on the roof of the Bailey Science Building and gave planetarium shows to Livingston County grade school classes. He rose from Assistant Professor to Professor to a SUNY Distinguished Professor, and finally Professor Emeriti in 2005.
David’s love of astronomy was only surpassed by his devotion to his students, with an untold number working not only in the Physics and Astronomy fields but in many others. He would do anything for his students, frequently going above and beyond to ensure their success, resulting in Dave being a beloved professor across the globe.
When Dave was not teaching, he was observing at the University of Rochester’s Mees telescope where he was an Associate Director from 1988-1997. He served as a Sr. Associate for NASA at the Goddard Space Flight Center, a fellow of the American Astronomical Society and Royal Astronomical Society.He conducted research at the Arecibo RadioTelescope in Puerto Rico and was the Executive Director of the American Meteor Society from 1973 until shortly before his passing. In addition to teaching, Dave was a respected researcher and had many articles in professional journals. He is the co-author of the book Astrophysics rough Computation (2013) which is still used in university classrooms today.
Dave loved opera, the BBC, Monty Python and most of all, his family. He enjoyed outings to opera simulcasts, concerts at the college, Happy Hours and dinner with friends and family.“Poppy”would regale us with his stories, wit, wisdom and love for life and people. He will be missed dearly.
A Memorial Service of David’s Life will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1 PM at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home,111 Main St.in Geneseo. In lieu of flowers,donations can be made to the Genesee Valley Conservancy, P.O.Box 73,Geneseo,NY 14454 or SUNY Geneseo Physics and Astronomy Department, 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY 14454.
To share a memory with the family or leave a condolence, please visit Rector-HicksFuneralHome.com
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Gerald A. Presler “Jed” August 26, 2025
Conesus, NY: Gerald A. “Jed” Presler passed away peacefully at his home on August 26, 2025 at age 67 years. He was born on September 14, 1957 in Dansville, NY to the late Harland and Helen (Holbrook) Presler.
Survived by his wife of 36 years, Charlene “Char” (Minosh) Presler; children, Miranda Presler of Fredonia, Zaine Presler (Emily Schwerzler) of Conesus, and LeAnna “Honey” Presler of Livonia; grandchildren, Nicholas, Keegan, Logan, Macie, Norah, and Duke; also survived by Jamie Smith of Livonia and his children, James, Joel, and Jayden; several siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, caring neighbors and good friends.
Jed has been a consistent presence in the Conesus and Livonia communities. rough his many years of raising children, coaching youth sports, contracting and being many families’ handyman, Jed made connections with everyone that he encountered. He valued the relationships in his life and always found fulfillment through helping others with tasks and projects at the drop of a hat
roughout his life, Jed leaned into his cra when it came to contracting, and spent many years building Stockade Barns. To this day, many of his barns are a staple in surrounding communities. rough Stockade, Jed made lifelong connections that grew into an extended family, which opened the opportunity to travel and make memories with his wife, Char.
Following his career with Stockade, Jed switched his focus to being a very devoted and supportive father to Zaine, Honey and any of their friends that spent time within their family home. Jed prioritized being a father figure to his own children as well as their friends, and made it clear that anyone who was welcome had a place to call home. He showed up without hesitation, offered support without judgement, and shared his wisdom with anyone willing to listen. Jed was always
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eager to share his guidance and outlook on life in hopes that “the kids” would learn from his perspective.
As his children grew and started their own families, Jed went from being a great dad to an even better Papa, or PeePop. He spent countless summers with his daughter Miranda and her children, Nicholas and Keegan, around their busy sports schedules. He always enjoyed hearing about their successes within their athletics and looked forward to having them at home to spend time at the lake, tending to the garden or just sitting around having family meals together. Not only was he vested in all of his grandchildren’s athletic endeavors, he always valued his quality time with Logan, Macie, Norah and Duke as well. Jed appreciated having grandchildren that could pop in at their leisure and always looked forward to time spent together with them. Jed would o en speak about how proud he was of all of his children, grandchildren and nephews.
Jed truly valued the loyal relationships that he built in his life, which was no secret. He was an extremely hard worker, who also enjoyed and understood the importance of celebrating the little things. He regularly spoke of his childhood friendships that grew alongside him, and those lasting bonds gave his children built-in, generational friendships of their own. Together, Jed and Char built a wonderful life for themselves, as well as their children and grandchildren. Jed contributed immensely to the memories that were made within their family and friends. He exemplified what it meant to be both physically and mentally strongwilled, but most importantly, everyone knew and appreciated Jed’s caring heart.
At Jed’s request, no calling hours or funeral services will take place. A private Celebration of Life Gathering will be held in the future. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Ann & Carl Myers Cancer Center, C/O Kellie Sylvester, 111 Clara Barton Street, Dansville, NY 14437.
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Who can claim to have never been guilty of envy? We have all observed others who seem to be blessed by good fortune and wished that we might somehow change places. We envy their appearance, their position of authority, their wealth or other things they have that we think would make us happy.
But, is the one we envy really happy with his life? Maybe what he has does not bring happiness. Perhaps he envies us for what WE have.
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According to current data, the average home price around our area is up 8–15% year-over-year, with homes selling for about 15% above asking. What do you think the local housing market will look like over the next year?
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Physician Bills Patient for Exam But Wasn’t in the Room for It
DEAR DR. ROACH: When I have appointments with my physicians at our local, highly rated academic health system, they no longer do a physical exam. But in the after-visit note, there is a documented and complete physical exam that doesn’t reflect reality. This happened on all types of visits, including annual visits and pre- and post-surgery visits.
If I am examined by a resident, the attending physician will attest in the aftervisit note to having examined me alongside the resident when, in actuality, the physician was not in the room. I find this appalling, but it seems to be common practice. These doctors are billing for services that they do not deliver. Do you see any effort in the medical world to respond to this? -- J.H.
ANSWER: The new electronic medical record systems make it easy to document a complete physical exam, sometimes with a single click. If this happens once, it’s a mistake. If it happens consistently, this is at least a system error, if not deliberate deception. The term used in the industry is “upcoding” because documentation of a complete examination allows for higher billing to the insurance company. Physicians need to be very careful not to document a physical exam that they didn’t do. A less-kind word for consistently doing this practice is “fraud.” Penalties can be up to tens of thousands of dollars per false claim.
The rules for resident supervision are complicated. In general, billing can only be done for services that are provided by or are under the direct supervision of the attending physician. There are exceptions to this, such as resident physicians who provide primary care. However, once again, saying that you were there supervising the resident when you weren’t is against the law.
Now if the attending physician comes in the room and asks questions to confirm the key findings of your medical history, they do not have to do a complete examination to fulfill the obligations for the primary care exemption.
Outside of primary care, the attending physician must be physically present for the key portions of the services that are being billed.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I saw your recent column about the wife with intractable depression.I can relate,but you barely glanced over what has been life-changing for me as a treatment: TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation).
It is quick, easy and painless, and most insurance companies (even Medicare) fully cover it.To be frank, Doc, not nearly enough suffering people have ever even heard of TMS as an option. Would you illustrate to your readers just a tad more about how powerful it can be as a treatment option? -- R.F.W.
ANSWER: Most people with depression respond well to treatment with a combination of psychotherapy and one of the standard medications, but some people need to try several medications before they find one that works for them. Unfortunately, there are people who do not get good results with medication. TMS is an option in these situations (but you don’t have to fail with multiple medications to try TMS). Even in people who have failed with multiple medications, about 30% will have a “marked” improvement or a resolution of their symptoms. TMS doesn’t cure everybody, but I agree that it’s a therapy that needs to be more widely used. The biggest problem is that it isn’t available everywhere.
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Vegan cuisine that packs a flavorful punch
People who do not adhere to vegan diets may assume that such diets are void of taste. But vegan foods can be just as flavorful as more traditional alternatives.
Such is the case with the following recipe for “Roasted Baby Parsnips with Sherry-Maple Glaze and Chanterelles” from Tal Ronnen’s “Crossroads: Extraordinary Recipes from the Restaurant That Is Reinventing Vegan Cuisine” (Artisan). When roasted, parsnips produce a sweet flavor, while the chanterelles provide a woodsy taste to prove that vegan foods can indeed be incredibly flavorful.
Roasted Baby Parsnips with Sherry-Maple Glaze and Chanterelles
Serves 4
24 baby parsnips, trimmed, or 8 regular parsnips, root ends trimmed and peeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons Earth Balance butter stick
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound chanterelles, wiped clean, quartered if large
Finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Flaked sea salt
To prepare the parsnips, preheat the oven to 400 F.
If using larger parsnips, peel and quarter them lengthwise so the pieces will be uniform in size and cook more evenly. Put the parsnips in a large mixing bowl, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the oil, season with kosher salt and black pepper, and toss to coat evenly. Spread the parsnips out in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes, shaking the pan from time to time, until tender and slightly charred. Set aside. (The roasted parsnips can be prepared a couple hours in advance, covered and held at room temperature. Reheat before serving.)
Meanwhile, prepare the glaze. Combine the maple syrup, vinegar and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, swirling the pan around occasionally, until the mixture is reduced and syrupy, about 10 minutes. Cover and keep warm.
To prepare the mushrooms, put a large sauté pan over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the butter substitute. When the butter substitute has melted, add the shallot and sauté until soft but not browned, about 1 minute. Add the garlic, tossing to combine. Add the mushrooms and sauté, stirring frequently, until they lose their moisture, soften and begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
To serve, crisscross the parsnips on a platter, overlapping them just slightly. Drizzle with the maple glaze and top with the mushrooms. Scatter chopped parsley on top and season with flaked sea salt.
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Geneseo Central School is accepting sealed bids for the transportation of one student to Villa of Hope, 3300 Dewey Ave., Rochester, NY 14616 for the 2025-2026 regular school year.
Bid specifications may be obtained from the Business Office at Geneseo Central School, 4050 Avon Road; Geneseo, NY 14454. Bids will be opened at 9:00 a.m. on October 3rd, 2025 at the Geneseo Central School Business Office.
Bid Specs, Geneseo Central School for students to: One student to Villa of Hope, 3300 Dewey Ave., Rochester, NY 14616. e trip is to be direct without transfers. One student will be transported from their home to the Villa of Hope at the address above and returned home or to the Geneseo Central School District at 4050 Avon Road, Geneseo, NY 14454. Transportation shall begin on October 4th, 2025 and continue until June 30th, 2026. e pickup time is 7:00 a.m., dismissal time is 2:45 p.m.
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read your article regarding the cat not swallowing his medications. My father taught us years ago to teach our puppies to eat wet food off a spoon. Now that the dogs are older and our vet has them on glucosamine and vitamins C and E, we put the pills with the spoonful of wet dog food and voila, they eat it! In fact they look forward to their pill time. I don’t know if the same method would work with a cat, but I would think so. -- Sharon A., via e-mail
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: After reading your column on getting cats to swallow pills, I wanted to share information about a product I found to be helpful in this regard. It is called Pill Pockets, and it is available at many veterinary hospitals and most major pet stores. The product is essentially a treat with an open side to allow the pill to be put inside and then closed up by pressing in the sides. It comes in pouches of approximately 45 treats and in different flavors like salmon and chicken.
My cat loves the treat, and it allows me to give her a pill without any hassle or stress for either of us. It is also available for dogs. Please check it out. Your readers may find this product helpful. -- Elaine B., Belmont, Calif.
DEAR SHARON AND ELAINE: Many thanks to both of you! I received several helpful tips from readers on giving medications to pets, from hiding the pills in food to ordering custom preparations from pharmacists. Sometimes a pet owner will have to try more than one method to see which works best, and I’m grateful to everyone for their suggestions.
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According to the World Health Organization, tobacco kills up to half its users, annually killing roughly six million people each year. The WHO notes that more thanfivemillionofthosedeathsare the result of direct tobacco use, while more than 600,000 deaths can be attributed to non-smokers being exposed to secondhand smoke. While many in the United States may understand the threat that smoking poses to their overall health, the WHO notes that studies indicate knowledge about the specifichealthrisksoftobaccouse is not widespread. A 2009 survey of smokers in China found that less than 40 percent of smokers knew that smoking tobacco causes coronary heart disease, while only 27 percent were aware of the link between smoking and stroke. It’s also important that smokers recognize that cigarettes once characterized as “light” or “low tar” are not healthier than more traditional cigarettes. While the US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of such terms in cigarette sales within the United States, smokers traveling or living overseas should be mindful that other countries may not operate under such restrictions. In addition, the American Cancer Society notes that there is no proof that cigarettes sold as “all natural” and marketed as having no chemicals or additives are any safer than traditional cigarettes and that the best way for men, women and children to avoid the dangers of tobacco is to never smoke or to quit immediately.
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Shout Out to e Hemlock Fair
Another great fair week in Hemlock this year. Thank you to all who run the fair. My family had a wonderful time. Also a shout out to the 4-H Youth. It was great to see the animals and how well taken care of these animals were. You all did an amazing job. Can’t wait for next year’s fair.
Unbelievable Kindness
Finishing up at Canandaigua Wegmans self-checkout, I found both my credit card and my Shoppers Card were not in my purse. When I told the attendant I had cash, she directed me to the Service desk. There I was asked my name, where upon I was handed both of my cards. They had fallen out of my purse in the parking lot. (Note to self - ALWAYS ZIP YOUR PURSE.) A very good Samaritan had brought them into the store. Whoever you are - a million thanks.
Very Kind People
I was at a local Tops grocery store recently. I use the bus. Had several heavy bags in the rain that day. A stranger with a dark blue van asked if I needed a lift. Went out of her way to get me back home.
I’m Sorry
You used the center turning lane as a passing lane. I raged out and called you a bad name. You responded in kind. I should have let it go. I am sorry.
Food is Far Too Expensive
Over the past 6 months, the price of groceries has increased exponentially. A 12 oz bag of coffee cost 4 dollars more. A pound of Angus beef increased from $7.50 to $10.00. Produce is expected to increase by 40 percent because there are no longer workers to pick the crops. Times are hard and they will only become worse.
Dog Walkers with No Regards
It is great that you walk your dogs, it is good for both of you. What isn’t great is that you don’t pick up after them. And there are some that do pick up, but decide it is ok to leave the little bag on a lawn or the sidewalk. PICK UP the bag and take it home, or find a dumpster nearby, usually there are plenty of them. It is not right that you leave your mess for others to take care of!
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