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Safety: LED lights burn a lot cooler than traditional incandescent lights, reducing the risk of combustion. And because they burn cool, they also reduce the risk of burnt fingers, which may make them more appealing to parents of curious youngsters and people who will be hosting family and friends during the holiday season.
Wednesday, December 24th • 5pm
St. Mark Lutheran Church
779 Erie Station Rd., West Henrietta Divine Service Dec. 25th - 10:00am
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.”
Helen Keller
Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.
Norman Vincent Peale
Christmas is far and away my favorite holiday. I love everything about it, from the event that inspired it, hoping for a white one, to wrapping presents. But mostly I love having family and friends gathered, and sharing traditions. Ellen Hopkins
Christmas celebrants participate in many different traditions year after year, but some may not fully understand the meaning behind such activities. A Christian holiday, Christmas did not originate with all activities centralized to the church. In fact, many of the traditions people hold dear have pagan roots, which were adapted as Christmas celebrations evolved.
People who hang mistletoe in doorways may be surprised to learn that this tradition dates back to the ancient Druids. The Druids believed mistletoe possessed mystical powers that brought good luck to the household and warded off evil spirits.
Evergreen trees are now associated with Christmas trees, but evergreen boughs were once used to decorate homes during the winter solstice to help people envision the spring to come. Christians often look at evergreen trees as a sign of everlasting life and their relationship with God.
However, while many Christmas traditions continue to be an integral part of annual celebrations, there are some customs that have fallen out of favor. Although these traditions may no longer be widely practiced, anyone can revive them and make them part of their holiday celebrations.
Wassailing is a custom that has ancient origins and is not as popular today as it once was. “Wassail” comes from the Ango-Saxon phrase “waes hael,” which means, “good health.” Wassail is a drink made of mulled ale, spices and other ingredients. To go wassailing meant to travel door-to-door singing and offering a drink from a wassail bowl in exchange for gifts. Wassailing has been mentioned in certain Christmas carols, including “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”
Largely an English tradition, wassailing was brought to America by British settlers. January 17th, the old Twelfth Night, is the traditional date for wassailing. Although wassailing has largely fallen by the wayside, increased interest in ales and craft brewing may help revitalize this Christmas tradition, which can inspire community spirit.
Gifting with fruitcake is another tradition that has been much maligned and does not enjoy the same popularity that it once did. Fruitcake is a cake made with chopped candied fruit, nuts and spices and is occasionally soaked in spirits. Fruitcakes have been enjoyed all over the world, but Americans may never have embraced the Christmas fruitcake tradition as much as those from other countries. However, with the right recipe and an open mind, it may be possible to resurrect the fruitcake tradition once again.
Handle oddly-shaped items
Wrapping rectangular boxes can be a snap, but what about something that’s round or full of angles? Think about placing oddly-shaped items inside another item to make the shape more uniform. Shoe boxes, coffee cans and even paper towel rolls can hold items. Then place the wrapping on these containers.
Make it a date night. The thought of shopping may not conjure up ideas of romance, but if time is short, couples can use shopping excursions as an opportunity to spend time together. Visit a coffee shop or a bar for a nightcap afterward and enjoy some one-on-one time. Parents can enlist the help of a babysitter to keep children entertained while they enjoy some uninterrupted time with each other.
Tips for Buying Tech Holiday Gifts (Family Features) When shopping for tech gifts this holiday season, purchasing quality, highly-rated products will help ensure your gifts will be enjoyed. But even the perfect gadget can present issues.
The experts at The Savvy Shopper Blog (www.thesavvyshopperblog.com) suggest researching in advance and purchasing service plans to protect your tech gifts.
In the mad pre-Christmas scramble, enjoy some relaxing holiday shopping at YCG!
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ursdays, December 11th and 18th • 5-8pm
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Cookies are a popular treat. anks to their flavor, portability and relatively short preparation and cooking times, cookies are a smart choice when bringing dessert to a holiday gathering. is recipe for “Flourless Chocolate Cookies” from Danielle Rye’s “Live Well Bake Cookies: 75 Classic Cookie Recipes for Every Occasion” (Rock Point) offers the added benefit of being flourless. at means that even those with gluten allergies or intolerances can indulge.
Makes 24 to 36 cookies
3 cups powdered sugar
3/4 natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 large egg, at room temperature
11/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, si the powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder together, then whisk in the instant espresso powder (if using) and salt until well combined. Set aside.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave a little room between each one.
Bake for 11 to 14 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies are set. Remove from the oven, and allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
I love you SO much. This year, I really want a dinosaur toy.
Love, Andy (age 3)
I am always nice to my big sister, Ava. I helped my mommy put the decorations on the house. I helped daddy rake up the leaves. Could you please bring me a haunted Barbie house with all the people? Or I would like the toy dog that you can feed and then it poops and you have to pick it up and you can walk it. Thank you, Santa.
Love, Emma U. (age 4)
This year, I want a flamingo that poops out jellybeans.
Love, Amelia (age 5)
This year, I would like any Hess truck I don’t have yet, please.
Love, Robbie (age 9)
Please bring me new stuffys. I would also like new books. I need a new piggy bank, because mine is full! May I please have a new bicycle without training wheels. I have been a good girl this year.
Love, Harper (age 5)
I love you. Please bring me a Spiderman that lights up in the dark. You don’t have to bring my dogs a present, because I already picked up presents for them. Ho ho ho.
Teddy W. (age 5)
I tried my best to be a good girl this year! I’ve drank my milk and took my vitamins too, and I’ve done my very best to listen to mommy and daddy, but I don’t care too much for veggies… I’ll try better on the veggies this coming year! I’m hoping you’ll bring me a Thomas the Tank Engine toy for Christmas! Thanks, Santa!
Edith (age 2)
I would like a fish tank, cars, belt, LEGOs, magic.
Love, Vito (age 6)
I have been a good boy this year. Do your reindeer like carrots? A Squirtle battle set for Christmas. Please and thank you.
Austin (age 6)
I want hunting stuff. See you in four weeks.
Jacob (age 9)
I think that I have been good this year. For Christmas, I would like a Barbie and a scooter and a coloring book. PS make sure my house is the last house you visit. The trap master is back :-)
Mackenzie (age 6)
Hi. I love you. I would like a tablet, a toy horse, a Labubu. Please. I will leave you cookies.
Love, Ada (age 6)
Our young readers let Santa know just how good they’ve been this year!
I want for Christmas is a toy car, Bills football, toy TV, I want to tell you Santa is your elfs and reindeer are being good.
Will (age 8)
Can you bring me a OMG doll for Christmas. And a LOL doll for Christmas. And a Barbie doll.
Thank you, Scarlet F. (age 6)
I have been very good this year! I have done lots of good deeds. Here are some of the things that I’ve done… I help my class make their ant projects. I have also helped my pa and gi in the garden. I help my dada in the shop. Also with getting the eggs. I help my mama in the kitchen. Sometimes, I help my sister clean her room. I enjoy helping other people. Some things I want for Christmas are… Well fit clip making kit. Next a foot bath and escape room. And a trip to the Polar Express train and an Easy Bake oven. Thank you for reading my letter and Merry Christmas.
Chloe (age 8)
My name is Lisa. I’ve been a good girl this year. I would like a new case for my cell phone. I also want two new dresses, underwear, and socks. Also, you can surprise me with gifts. Bills blanket. Please keep warm and feed the reindeer.
Lisa (age 63)
We are 9 year old twins, Lily and Lana. We don’t know our grandpa. We was two months old when he died. Our gramma Tia really misses him this time of year. Since we have everything, will you please heal our gramma‘s heart? We love her so much. We hope this note to you will make her smile.
Thank you, Lily and Lena (age 9)
I am always nice to my little sister, Emma. I help mommy and daddy pick up the playroom. If you think I have been good, I would like a Barbie dream house with a pool with all the dolls and the mom and dad. And the Barbie camper. Have a merry Christmas and also thank you.
Love, Ava U. (age 6)
I hope I have been good this year. What I want for Christmas is a chicken. I will leave you a gift and cookies.
Love, Blaire (age 7)
I have been good. I want a Labubu and a tablet and makeup and a good Christmas. Ada has been mean to our dog, Zuri. Please bring Zuri presents too. Love Josie. PS I love you. Hi Josie (age 7)
I have been good at school. I helped Max build the mini Christmas tree. Please leave a chalkboard. Thank you.
Bennett (age 6)
I have been good this year by getting two 100s in ELA and science. For Christmas, I would like for my family to be happy, healthy and would love to go to Seabreeze/Great Wolf Lodge again with my family.
Thank you, Talia (age 10)
I’ve been very good all year. I helped my mom and dad. I helped put up the decorations on the Christmas tree. I moved my Jeep and tractor to be stored for the winter, so the batteries don’t die. Please give me a brand new Jeep to ride… A Jeep with lights. Thank you, Santa Claus!
Leland (age 4)
I have been a good boy this year. I want a PS5. Please. And a level up Rekt executive gaming chair. I love you, Santa.
Love, Carter J. (age 7)
I’ve been a good friend. I helped do laundry and stack wood! I would please like slime, a bike, gel pens, purple notebook, and a Buffalo Bills dress. Please bring my brothers presents too. I will bake you yummy cookies :)
Bristol (age 6)
I have been very good this year. I let my dog out and I feed my dog every day. I feed my fish too. What I want for Christmas this year is a karaoke machine. Merry Christmas.
Lilah (age 8)
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I’ve been a good listener by turning my ears on for mommy and daddy. I’ve been kind to my family. Every day, I am helpful to my new baby twins. For Christmas, can you please bring me a toy squirrel that doesn’t make noises and princesses? Thank you and I love you, Santa.
Love, Isla (age 4)
I have been very good this year! Some things that I did this year was helping clean, doing my homework, practicing lacrosse, and doing good in school! For Christmas, some things that I want is a lacrosse draw stick, USA wall ball lacrosse club sweatshirt, goat USA sweatshirt, and pajama pants, twinkle lights, and a lacrosse draw post! Thank you!
Love, Claire (age 10)
I’ve been very good this year! What I’m hoping to see under the Christmas tree is a Labubu! Price: 37.35. Hope you can get it and I take good care of Trina, one of your elves, and I bought another one of your elves. I named him Max. Hope Trina comes soon. Tell her I love her and to come soon (I already have Max!) Hope it’s chilly down there!
Aubry Anna Rose (age 9 in a quarter)
is a one & a half year old Cavapoo. She loves everyone she meets and sleeps on our bed every night. She’s a sweetheart who loves all her toys and puzzles.
In farm-adjacent areas,it’s not uncommon for dogs to have cow neighbors. While many dogs are fascinated by these large, slow-moving animals, cows can be unpredictable... especially new mothers. If your property borders farmland, ensure dogs can’t slip under or through shared fences. It’s also good neighbor etiquette to avoid letting dogs bark at livestock. After all, peace and quiet are part of what makes country living great, for pets and people.
Typical bird care: Parrotlets, like other small birds, should stay in an environment with a consistent temperature and away from drafts. Cages should not be placed in direct sunlight, and the birds do better in square or rectangular cages. Seed for small birds as well as fresh vegetable and fruit offerings are tolerated. Check with a veterinarian or bird expert as to which fresh foods are acceptable.
By Sam Mazotta
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I find it weird that my two dogs, “Shep” and “Bull,” can eat just about anything (I have to hide all the pet food), while my cat “Trudy” will turn up her nose at most food. And although she’s perfectly healthy, sometimes she gets sick after eating wet or fresh food. Why? -- Sarah in Madison, Wisconsin
DEAR SARAH: Cats’ eating behaviors have long been a source of curiosity for both pet owners and the scientific community. Why do they turn their nose up at certain foods and chow down on others? Why do they sometimes throw up after eating? Why do they gnaw on grass when they’re meat-eaters?
The answer is: It’s complicated, and no one is entirely sure. A 2015 study, for example, found that cats have some genes that are more commonly possessed by herbivores (animals that eat only plants, like cows). These particular genes help them detect bitter flavors, alerting them to potentially poisonous plants.
This research opens a new avenue into understanding why cats are more picky about their food than dogs -- also meateaters -- tend to be. If cats are detecting a bitter taste in their food then they may be less inclined to eat it. And, a bitter taste also may trigger a vomiting response to safeguard against ingesting what is perceived to be poison.
The study’s results could lead to changes in how commercial producers formulate their cat food. Whether that is a good thing remains to be seen.
In the meantime, feeding a finicky cat remains a trial-anderror process.Try small amounts of different foods -- dry, wet and fresh -- and note Trudy’s likes and dislikes.
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Our admiration of the antique is not admiration of the old, but of the natural. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ahiddenfireburnsperpetuallyupon the hearth of the world.... In autumn this great conflagration becomes especially manifest. Then the flame that is slowly and mysteriously consuming every green thing bursts into vivid radiance. Every blade of grass and every leaf in the woodlands is cast into the great oven of Nature; and the bright colours of their fading are literally the flames of their consuming. The golden harvest-fields are glowing in the heart of the furnace.... By this autumn fire God every year purges the floor of nature. All effete substances that have served their purposeintheoldformareburntup. Everywhere God makes sweet and clean the earth with fire.
~Hugh Macmillan
STRANGE BUT TRUE By Lucie Winborne
* Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the fear of long words and is thought to develop from the fear of pronouncing long words incorrectly. (Hey, we get it -- we tried.)
Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.
All real estate advertised in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Fair Housing Enforcement Project Monroe County Legal Assistance Center
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In Autumn 1621, Wampanoag joined English settlers at what is now Plymouth, MA to mark a successful harvest. Over the years, that harvest evolved into what we now recognize as the “First Thanksgiving.” Traditions may differ across the country, even across town or households, but typically, people pause and give thanks for the people and opportunities in their lives. This year, what are you most thankful for?
- Family, friends, and the people who support me
- Health and overall well-being
- Work, stability, and new opportunities
- Community, connection, and the ability to gather
- Personal growth, resilience, and hope for the year ahead
Poll ends 12-9-2025
Poll ended 12-2-2025
Autonomous vehicles continue to be tested and explored in increased realworld environments across the country and world. What is your perspective on the place of autonomous vehicles in the near and far future?
5.0% They’re the future. I expect widespread adoption soon.
15.0% They will grow steadily, but remain a mix with human-driven vehicles.
15.0% They are useful in certain situations, but limited use overall.
10.0% I’m skeptical. Major safety and ethical issues remain.
55.0% I don’t support autonomous vehicles at all.
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It was, as I have said, a fine autumnal day; the sky was clear and serene, and nature wore that rich and golden livery which we always associate with the idea of abundance. The forests had put on their sober brown and yellow, while some trees of the tenderer kind had been nipped by the frosts into brilliant dyes of orange, purple, and scarlet.... As Ichabod jogged slowly on his way, his eye... ranged with delight over the treasures of jolly autumn.
~Washington Irving, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
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By Fifi Rodriguez
1. TELEVISION: Which TV sitcom features a French bulldog named Stella?
2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Algeria?
3. MUSIC: Which famous song starts with the line, “I read the news today, oh boy ...”?
4. MOVIES: Who wrote “Hedwig’s Theme,” the main music in the Harry Potter movies?
5. FOOD & DRINK: What is the origin of popcorn?
6. HISTORY: Where was Napoleon Bonaparte exiled to after his defeat in 1815?
7. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “The Sound and the Fury”?
8. ANATOMY: What are the smallest blood vessels called?
9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: In what year did the international version of TikTok launch?
10. SCIENCE: What substance makes plants green?
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• Two WOOD TOBOGGANS. Ogden. 585-509-9902
• New, unused MINIATURE DOLL HOUSE FURNITURE. Avon. 585-313-6394
• OAK DRESSER. Pick up Geneseo. Bruce.jean.Bennett@Gmail.com
• So Clean Device for C-PAP users- New, never used. Newark. jzornow001@gmail.com
• COMPUTER DESK: Single drawer, upper cupboard, can text picture. Approximately 50” H x 24” W x 43” L. Nice condition. Canandaigua. jamesrrahm@aol.com
• BAMBO FLOORING, 13 boxes, 23.8 sf/box. Pickup Farmington. Text 315-601-7520
• 7 1/2’ pre-lit CHRISTMAS TREE, most lights work. Pick up in Caledonia. 585-330-6457
• RABBIT HUTCH, 44”L x 36”W x 40”H. Pick up Farmington. Text 315-601-7520
• 40 issues of FINE HOMEBUILDING, 25 issues FAMILY HANDYMAN MAGS. Great building and fixing guides. Pittsford. pcarney44@hotmail.com
• HESS TRUCKS, 2014 & 2015, in boxes, perfect condition. Just in time for Xmas. Scottsville. 585-889-4259
• STAMP COLLECTION, Many US mint condition, various years & numerous Foreign cancelled, most over 60 years old. Scottsville. 585-889-4259
• Craftsman 10 inch RADIAL ARM SAW . Runs very well. bernieb15625@yahoo.com or 607-329-2977
• COUCH. 585-813-8587
• Paper ROAD MAPS - multiple states. Visitors guides for TX, MT, MI, CO, Golden Isles, GA, ADK. Victor. Text 585-754-1275
• Healthy, small HOUSEPLANTS. Please call 585-394-4790
• MULTIPURPOSE CLOSET – Rack to hang clothing, two shelves for display and two drawers for storage. Heavy. Pick up Henrietta. 585-315-9345 or 585-334-2576
• PREMIUM MAXIMUM BLADDER CONTROL UNDEWEAR from Because. Three packages, 10 pairs, size 5XXL One bag Prevail ADULT UNDERWEAR, size 3. Pittsford. 585-200-4393
• Beautiful METALLIC SILVER CHRISTMAS TREE. About 4-1/2’ T. Pittsford. 585-415-9360
• Bach UPRIGHT PIANO. Batavia. 585-993-5156
• 18 CASSETTE TAPES - mostly Christmas songs and country. Pick up Canandaigua. 585-394-9305
• KEURIG coffee maker, M50. Not working, Use for parts or repair. Pick up W. Henrietta. 585-334-0077
• YARN needed to make prayer shawls and lap robes for cancer patients. 585-313-6394
• Great big WOODEN CABINET suitable for storage, BINOCULARS and a small, portable, foldable PIANO or ORGAN. 585-424-0732
• HATS: Hat collections for display. Baseball Trucker Style with advertising. 585-766-8842
• GUITAR, any kind as long as it plays in tune. Dings or dents are fine. Showe@rochester.rr.com 585-690-0367
• Looking for CANANDAIGUA ACADEMY YEARBOOKS, before 1961 and after 1972. Call 585-394-4790
• PET ITEMS: Dog & Cat Food, Cat Litter, Flea Medication - Advantage or Frontline. shld4th@gmail.com
• ROCKER RECLINER. 585-471-4424 or 585-531-4004
• 4-step ALUMINUM STEP LADDER. E-mail only Suesassy1231@gmail.com
• CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS (indoor). Ornaments, lights, wall or table decor, kitchen towels, potholders, anything Christmas, except sweaters! marysche@yahoo.com
• LAPTOP, used, unwanted. For senior citizen. stan1k1@yahoo.com
• Any BUFFALO BILLS stuff, men’s WINTER HAT & GLOVES, pair of men’s WINTER BOOTS size 8 or 9. 585-415-8513
• BABY GATES for house with special needs child. 585-506-8132
• UPRIGHT FREEZER in good condition and small LIVING ROOM END TABLES in good condition. Text 585-749-2432
• 6’ square VINYL SHED and a used Ferris Zero Turn LAWNMOWER w/60” deck. 585-201-3444
• LYNXX BATTERY - 40VDC 2.5 Ah Lithium Battery Pack. New or used. 585-367-2849 or 585-500-0112
• SPORTS ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINES. No texting. 585-377-0878
There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
Byron Bergen Public Library
13 S. Lake St., Bergen • (585) 494-1120
Byron-BergenPublicLibrary.org
Tu-Th 10-1 & 2-7; F 10-6; Sa 10-1
Caledonia Library
3108 Main Street, Caledonia caledonialibrary.org • (585) 538-4512
Tu & F 10-5; W & Th 2-7; Sa 10-Noon
Chili Public Library
3237 Chili Avenue, Rochester chililibrary.org • (585) 889-2200
M-Th 9-9; F & Sa 9-5
Hollwedel Memorial Library
5 Woodrow Dr., Pavilion hollwedellibrary.org • (585) 584-8843
M & W 1-8; Tu & Th 10-3; F 11-6; Sa 9-Noon
Mumford Branch Library
883 George Street, Mumford (585) 538-6124 • M, W, F 12-6
Newman Riga Library
1 S. Main St., Churchville newmanrigalibrary.org (585) 293-2009
M, W, F 11-5; Tu & Th 11-9; Sa 10-2
Scottsville Free Library 28 Main St., Scottsville scottsvillelibrary.org • (585) 889-2023
M, W, F 10-5; Tu & Th 1-8; Sa 10-1
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Photo ornaments: Print out several different photos that you love. Purchase round or square thin wood pieces from a craft store and attach the photos with Mod Podge® When dry, drill a hole through the top and thread with twine.
CALEDONIALIBRARY:
HOMETOWNHOLIDAYSSaturday December6thKidsareinvitedto chooseafreebookfromaspecial collection.HappyHolidays! “CAL-MUMCELEBRATES”THE GIFTINGTREEGiftsmustbe droppedoffbyDecember7th. Checkoutcalmumcelebrates@ gmail.com.forinformation.
NEWFICTIONTheSevenRingsby NoraRoberts;TheTenantbyFreida McFadden;CoyoteHillsbyJonathanKellerman.
NOWORRIES-JUSTCOLORFor adults--eachWednesday.Comein anytimeandstayaslongasyou like.Materialsandrelaxationprovided!
SCAVENGERHUNTNewScavenger HuntforDecember/January.
CHILDREN’SSTORYTIMETuesdays 10:15a.m.
LOOSELYKNITThursdays2:15p.m.
THEBOOKIESBOOKCLUBNext meetingisTuesdayJanuary6that 2:15p.m.Selectionis“The IncredibleKindnessofPaper”by EvelynSkye.Allarewelcome!
SNOWDAYKIT(foradults)Signup towinthisfunbagfilledwith goodies!
By Lucie Winborne
* J.R.R. Tolkien was nominated by fellow author C.S. Lewis for the 1961 Nobel Prize in Literature, but was overlooked because the jury said the quality of his storytelling wasn’t good.
GreatBakeSale,SmallBazaarSATURDAY,DECEMBER13,10am2pm.Comeouttofindtheright holidaygiftforyourlovedonesor somethingforyourself.Thisyear therewillbeNOlunchbutwewill stillhaveagreatselectionofour famousjams,jellies,handcrafted itemsandvariousbakedgoods. FirstPresbyterianChurchofEast Avon,5605E.AvonLimaRd.Big BrickChurchrightonthe4corners inEastAvon.
GeneseeSymphonyOrchestra Concert- ThenextGeneseeSymphonyOrchestraConcertisSunday, December7,2025at2pmatthe StuartSteinertheateratGCC. “Shade’sHolidayMixTape”featuringmanyholidayfavorites.Tickets availableonlineat geneseesymphonyorchestra@ gmail.com,TheCoffeePress,HollandLandOfficeandGillamGrant. $17adults,$12seniors,students freewithID.Creditcardsaccepted. YourMustGoToConcertforthe holidays!
HLOMHolidayConcertSeries: MikeWhyman -TheHollandLand OfficeMuseumwelcomesbackour goodfriendandlocalclassicalguitarist,MikeWhymantoplaysome ofyourfavoriteholidaymusic.The concertwilltakeplaceonFriday, December12that7pm.Seating willbelimited,sopleasecallahead. Admissionis$5or$3formuseum members.Ifyouplantoattend, pleasecontactthemuseumat 585-343-4727or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.
GeneseeSymphonyOrchestra HolidayConcert- ThenextGeneseeSymphonyOrchestraConcertis Sunday,December7,2025at2pm attheStuartSteinertheaterat GCC.“Shade’sHolidayMixTape” featuringmanyholidayfavorites. Ticketsavailableonlineat geneseesymphonyorchestra@ gmail.com,TheCoffeePress,HollandLandOfficeandGillamGrant. $17adults,$12seniors,students freewithID.YourMustGoToConcertfortheholidays!
GeneseeSymphonyOrchestra HolidayConcert- ThenextGeneseeSymphonyOrchestraConcertis Sunday,December7,2025at2pm attheStuartSteinertheaterat GCC.“Shade’sHolidayMix”featuringmanyofyourholidaysfavorites.Ticketsavailableonlineat www.geneseesymphonyorchestra. com,HollandLandOffice,TheCoffeePressandGillamGrant.$17 adults,$12seniors,studentsfree withID.Creditcardsaccepted.THE HolidayConcertthisSeason!!!
CelticChristmasConcert featuringTheChristmasCeilidhBand. FridayDecember12;7:30PM.First PresbyterianChurch;3080MainSt. Caledonia.Therewillbeafreewill offeringtooffsetthecostofthe concert.Receptionwillfollowthe concert.Comeearlytoenjoyaham dinner;oneseatingat6PM;$15. Reservationsnotrequired.
WildChurch- Joinusinworship! Ifyoursoulislongingforrenewal anddeeperconnections,joinusin worshipingincreation,withcreation,ascreation.Noreligious experienceorbeliefrequired.Held December20,10am,Countyof Genesee,11095BethanyCenter Rd.,EastBethany.Questions:contactusat585-343-0505or fpcbatavia@fpcbatavia.org
Live&LocalHolidayMarketCelebratetheholidayseasonatthe BigTreeInn!Browseavarietyof localartisansofferinghandmade jewelry,homedécor,pottery,textiles,andmore.Whetheryou’re lookingforuniquegiftsorsomethingspecialforyourself,there’s somethingforeveryone.Highlights: Shopfromlocalartisans.Findoneof-a-kindgifts.Enjoyafestive, family-friendlyatmosphereand makeyourholidayshopping memorable!Supportlocalartists andthe“KeeptheArtsAlive” campaignthroughGeneseeValley CouncilontheArts.December 11-13,11am-7pmattheBigTree Inn,46MainStreet,Geneseo. http://gvartscouncil.org
WalkThroughBethlehem- Step backintimewithnearly60live actors,asashepherdguidesyouon aWALKTHROUGHBETHLEHEM. Relivetheexcitementinthecityof BethlehemonthenightthatJesus wasborn.Eachindoorgroupwalk throughaverages20minutes.Friday,December12thfrom7:00to 9:00p.m.andSaturday,December 13thfrom6:00to8:00p.m.This FREEandPRICELESSexperienceis presentedbyFaithFellowship Church5630PebbleBeachRoad, Lakeville.Foradditionalinformation,call585-703-1340.
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HerChristmasCarolaLiveRadio Drama- “HerChristmasCarol,”a liveradiodramawillbeperformed atSt.Mark’sEpiscopalChurch,1 EastMainSt.,LeRoyonSaturday, December13at3:00pmand7:00 pmbytheBloomfieldRotaryPlayers.Thisproductionisbasedonthe originalDickensstorybutwitha twistnoteveryScroogeismale!The programispresentedbytheRotary ClubofLeRoyandTheJoyProject, withproceedsbenefitingboth communityorganizations.Tickets are$12eachandmaybepurchasedatTompkinsCommunity Bank,Copart,St.Mark’sofficeor onlineathttps://leroyrotary. seatyourself.biz.
BreakfastwithSt.Nick- Celebratetheholidayseasonalongside familyandfriendswithatasty breakfastintheMuseum’sholidaydecoratedMeetingCenter.Writea lettertoSt.Nick,takeafamily photowiththejollyoldelf,and enjoyallsortsofseasonalfamily funwhenyouvisitforBreakfast withSt.Nick!Stillnotfinishedwith allthatholidayshopping?Enjoy perusingtheFlintHillStorewhere youwillfindsomethingforeveryoneonyourholidaylist.Held December21from9am-2pm, GeneseeCountryVillage&Museum,1410FlintHillRd.,Mumford. https://www.gcv.org/holidayhappenings/#/
YuletideintheCountryTours andDinners- StepintoaVillage IlluminatedbyErrandsoftheHeart! JoinusatGCV&MonDecember 12,13,14,19,&20foranimmersivejourneythroughthelivesand thetimesofWesternNewYorkers. Thisyear’stourwillonceagain invitevisitorsintoaseriesoffestive 19th-centuryhomesandbusinesses onChristmasEve,butwithall-new vignettes,dialogue,andsurprises alongtheway.GeneseeCountry Village&Museum,1410FlintHill Rd.,Mumford.https://www.gcv. org/holiday-happenings/#/
HolidayAfternoonTea- Our AfternoonTeaincludesaselection ofteavarieties,fingersandwiches, andsweettreats.Thisyear’steas willbesetinourcozyfire-side loungebedeckedfortheholidays. Enjoyyourteaservice,aroaring fire,andholidayshoppinginthe FlintHillStore.Duringyourtea service,learnfromexpertsat GCV&Maboutholiday-timetraditionsofthe19th-century.Genesee CountryVillage&Museum,1410 FlintHillRoad,Mumford.visit https://www.gcv.org/holidayhappenings/fordetailsandregistration.
HolidayOpenHouse- Celebrate theseasonwithamagicalmedley ofholidayhappenings!Strollthe HistoricVillagebedeckedinitsholidayfineryamidvillagersbustling withpreparationsandoffering greetingstotheirneighborsand friends.Bringyourfamilyfora festiveexplorationofourhistoric homesthatarewarmedbyfires andalivewithholidaylights,candles,andtraditionaldecorations. Experiencetraditionalmusic,sampletastytreats,andseethe celebrationsofholidayspast!Held December7&21,10-3pm,GeneseeCountryVillage&Museum, 1410FlintHillRoad,Mumford. https://www.gcv.org/holidayhappenings/#/
JoinUsAtTheGoose! Coffee HourEveryWednesdayfrom10:00 a.m.to11a.m.,Justwalkinand joinus!PleaseFollowTheGoose Facebookpageforupdates,additions,andcancellations.The GOOSECommunityCenter,33 SouthMainSt.,Oakfield.http:// www.warriorhouseofwny.com
ChairYoga -EveryThursdayfrom 10amto11am.Opentoall!All equipmentisprovided!NoRegistrationRequired!Walkinandjoin us!TheGOOSECommunityCenter,33SouthMainStreet,Oakfield. http://www.warriorhouseofwny. com
”HollyDays”attheHinchey Homestead: GatesHistoricalSociety’sAnnual“HollyDays”willbe heldatthehistoricHincheyHomesteadDecember6,7,13,14,20 and21.Comebetween1:00pm and3:00pmtotheHomestead, 634HincheyRoad.Thereare8 treesinsidetheHousethatare decoratedbyvariousorganizations/ groups,aswellasotherdecorationsthroughouttheHouse.Outsidedecorationsmakethe Homesteadafestiveplace.Thecost is$10.00forvisitorsover16.Kids arefree.Thisisnotahandicapped accessiblefacility.
PetAdoptionNetwork-let’s findyourpurr-fectcompanion! ExcitingNews!Afterbeinginour SeaBreezelocationfor20years, PetAdoptionNetwork(PAN)has relocatedto1963EMainStreet, nearthecornerofWisconsin Street.PANhasexpandedour spaceandhasexpandedourhours -wearenowopenbothSaturday andSundayfromNoon-3pm!We lookforwardtoseeingyou!http:// www.petadoptionnetwork.org
Rochester’sImmigrantCommunitiesinFocus atDECEMBER8DocumentaryFilmScreeningand TownHallEvent.Localfilmmakers presenttheirrecentdocumentary film RunningtoStandStill-Migrants SearchforHopeinthePromised Land onDecember8,2025from 7-9:30pmattheDrydenTheatreat TheGeorgeEastmanMuseum. Registrationisrequiredtoattend theDecember8,2025eventand canbecompletedonlineat runningtostandstillfilm.com/ screenings.
HolidaySuperSale- RushUnited MethodistChurchAnnualHoliday SuperSale.Saturday,December6, 2025at6200RushLimaRoad, Rush.9am-3pm.Halfpricesale 1-3pm.Roomfullofcarefullyselected,like-newclothing,infantsadultsizes.Manycoats,shoes, boots,designerhandbagsand accessories.Toys,books, housewares,linens,electronics, crafts,homedecoritems,etc.TablesfullofChristmasdecorations andavintage/antiqueboutique area.Comeseewhythissaleisa localfavorite!
HollyTrolleyRides YorkMuseumofTransportation! Continuingitsholidaytradition,the NewYorkMuseumof Transportation,inRush,willwelcomeSantaonDecember7,13 and14.He’seagertomeetthekids andposeforpictures.Holiday decorations,complimentarycookiesandhotchocolate,andthe fondlyremembered.Admission includingthetrolleyrideis$18 adults,$14age3-14.Ridesdepart at11:00,11:45,12:30,1:15,2:00, 2:45and3:30.Reservationsare required:www.nymtmuseum.org/ Christmas.TheNewYorkMuseum ofTransportationislocatedjust20 minutessouthofRochesterat6393 EastRiverRoadinRush,andcanbe reachedfromI-390exit11.
ChristmasHymnSing20,3pm-6pm.Pleasejoinwithus atthe200+yearoldMorganville UnitedChurchofChrist,8466 MorganvilleRoad,Stafford,foran oldfashionedChristmasHymn Sing.Wehaveanorganaccompanisttoleadusthroughsomeof theold,familiarChristmashymns sofamiliartousall.Afreelight soupanddessertsupperinaformeroneroomschoolhousewill followtheprogram.It’sagreat opportunitytoinviteafriendor neighbortojoinalongwithyoufor alittleholidayspirit.(Questions:call Laurie:585-297-0093)Therewill beafree-willofferingtobenefit ouradoptedChristmasfamily.
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Years ago, Tim Adams had imagined what it would be like to decorate the Original Red Osier Landmark Restaurant property for Christmas. Now, he co-owns therestaurantwithSteveFosterandeachholidayseason uses it as a backdrop for one of the most spectacular holiday light displays in Genesee County.
Adams began his elaborate light display a er he and Foster bought the Original Red Osier Landmark Restaurant on Route 5 in Stafford about ten years ago. Withaholidaydecorationcollectionthatfillstwobarns, Adams creates brand-new scenes and arrangements each year to keep the display new and exciting for annual visitors.
“ ere’s a lot of animated scenes, where things look like they’re moving or being made,” Adams says. “I try to put up everything every year.” While Adams gets some assistance from family and staff for parts of the Christmas display, he does the bulk of the work himself, letting scenes come to him as he unpacks the decorations each year.
Adams has had a lifelong love of building Christmas light displays. As a child, he’d deck out his family house with so many lights there was barely enough electricity to support his creations. He compares himself to Clark Griswold in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
“Guests come in and they’re so happy! People remember their childhood memories from it. Christmas lights make people really happy!”
TIM ADAMS
e holiday light display at e Original Red Osier Landmark Restaurant fills a gap le by a local resident who for many years put up an elaborate, multi-acre Christmas light wonderland on his property near the restaurant. Foster, who has worked at the restaurant for nearly 30 years, says, “Jim DiSalvo on Fargo Road had a massive light display you could drive through. Every acre was covered in lights. It was a tradition to go to DiSalvo’s then Red Osier.” When DiSalvo was no longer able to keep up his display, he offered some of his decorations to Foster and Adams for the restaurant. e Original Red Osier Landmark Restaurant already had a large collection, so DiSalvo’s lights were donated to nearby town displays before he passed away a few years ago. It’s always been important to Foster and Adams that their holiday lights are easy for the community to enjoy, so visitors can drive through the display for free any time the lights are on. e Original Red Osier Landmark Restaurant also hosts an annual Community Day on the first Monday of December, when families enjoy the lights as well as a petting zoo, fire truck displays, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. e first year they hosted this free event, about 200 people came. In recent years, visitors have numbered in the thousands.
While Adams tackles the outdoor display, Foster, who manages the front of house at e Original Red Osier Landmark Restaurant, decks out the interior of the restaurant just as elaborately as the outside. Both owners are very passionate about their creative vision for holiday displays, so they’ve agreed to leave each to their own domain. “Inside is my domain, Tim has the outside,” said Foster. “We don’t step on each other’s decorations.” It’s clear that neither Adams nor Foster minds the work involved in bringing their Christmas visions to reality.
Foster and Adams have been dedicated to their holiday vision from year one, when they purchased a 60-foot li to make sure each light stayed functional and in place throughout the entire season. But the journey to becoming a holiday tradition has had some bumps. Foster says, “Our very first year, we were both in the li in the middle of dinner service. en the lights went out. I had to go through the restaurant and explain what happened to all the guests.” ey thankfully haven’t had any more holiday light-related outages.
e lights at the Original Red Osier Landmark Restaurant have become a tradition for the community, and Foster says he fields questions as early as mid-May about when the lights will go up. He sees the effect the lights have on guests during the holiday season, saying, “ ere’s a whole different demeanor to the people coming in.” He says that while they of course love when people come inside for dinner, that’s not the point of their holiday display, but instead, “ e point is family time and community.”
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Q.By Keith Roach, M.D.
DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the difference between a cold and the flu? -- A.T.R.
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ANSWER: Both colds and influenza (the “flu”) are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused specifically by the influenza viruses, which come in two main types (A and B). Influenza A is further broken down into different subtypes based on hemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N).
H1N1 and H3N2 are currently the most-common circulating influenza A viruses. Even within these subclasses, there is strong variability among flu viruses, which is one reason why we need a new flu vaccine each year.
Many viruses cause colds. Rhinoviruses (“rhino-” is the Greek word for nose) are the most common, but corona-, parainfluenza- and enteroviruses, as well as respiratory syncytial viruses, are all well-known causes of respiratory illnesses, which can be difficult or impossible to tell apart from any other type of cold.
Unfortunately, there are so many of these viruses, some of which change quickly and others that escape our immune system, so it is (so far) impossible to get immunity by an infection or a vaccine to all the cold viruses. Viruses are generally less severe than influenza.
It isn’t always easy to tell flu from a cold, especially in young people. Both can cause a fever, cough, runny nose and sore throat. However, the flu often causes muscle aches, which can be severe. The flu tends to cause higher fevers, more cough and worse headaches, and it often comes along suddenly. (“I got hit by the flu truck.”) Runny nose and nasal congestion tends to be worse with a cold.
Since there is specific antiviral treatments for influenza, clinicians will sometimes make decisions on whether to treat a person based on their symptoms, or they may get a lab test to look for the flu specifically. (Some tests will also check for COVID-19, a special type of coronavirus, at the same time.)
People who are at a high risk for severe flu may be recommended antiviral treatment, whereas there is not a specific antiviral treatment for colds. It’s particularly important for people over 65 and those with any heart, lung or immune system issues to get the influenza vaccine. The optimum time to get it was from October through the end of November.
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DEAR DR. ROACH: What do we now call what was once referred to as a “nervous breakdown” in the 20th century? -- A.M.
ANSWER: I asked this question to my psychiatry professor way back in the late 20th century when I was a first-year medical student. My professor replied that the term didn’t have a meaning anymore. There is no formal medical or psychiatric diagnosis of a “nervous breakdown.”
The term is used by laypeople to describe when a person has severe impairment of their day-to-day function as a result of a psychiatric diagnosis, especially mood disorders like generalized anxiety disorder or major depressive disorder.
An adjustment disorder may resemble a major depressive disorder, but it occurs within a few months of a traumatic life event. A severe case might also be termed a “nervous breakdown.” It is not usually used to describe a person with acute psychosis (a term meaning a grossly distorted sense of reality), such as a person with schizophrenia or bipolar affective disorder in their acute and uncontrolled state.
All these conditions have effective treatments. Treatment starts by talking to someone, who might be your own regular doctor or a mental health professional. For people who are in acute distress with thoughts of hurting themselves, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is an option in the United States and Canada.
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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Submitted by a local reader as part of our annual Pen-A-Poem contest. Share your thoughts at gvpennysaver.com/hometown
By Shawn Palermo
Winter comes creeping while I am asleep; Crystals of snow beginning to leap. ey dance in the moonlight like gi s from above Painting the fields and the woods and the land that I love.
In the morning I rise and the beauty I see Fills me with hope at this land will stay free.
By Matilda Charles
An informal poll of friends and neighbors got me a range of responses, from grimaces to laughs to snarls. My question was about how they were going to spend the approximate extra $56 that Social Security beneficiaries will be receiving as of January when the new COLA kicks in.
That 2.8% increase in the average Social Security benefit ($2,071 for individuals, $3,208 for couples) won’t get us much when compared to what is happening in the grocery stores -- and everywhere else.
We have been complaining about this for years: the Cost of Living Adjustment price index (CPI-W) that’s used to calculate Social Security increases doesn’t apply to us. Instead, we keep saying, they should use the Research Consumer Price Index (R-CPI-E), which is more in line with how seniors over the age of 62 actually spend money.
And then there’s the wee problem of Medicare Part B also going up -- again -- from $185 this year to $202 for 2026. That amount has to be subtracted from the $56 increase,which means an actual $38 increase in Social Security.
There is, however, a movement afoot in Congress to give us a temporary (six months) increase of $200 per month from January to July 2026. Called the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act, the proposal is being batted around in Congress at this point. The bill (S.3078) text says it would provide payments to “recipients of social security, supplemental security income, railroad retirement benefits,and veterans disability compensation or pension benefits.”
I asked, in my informal poll, what they would do with that extra $200 per month should the proposal pass: stick it in savings for an emergency ...pay off a medical bill ...turn up the thermostat ...buy a good winter coat. The responses ran the gamut of possibilities, which says one thing: We need that money.
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Many thanks to all those who donated to the food pantry to help our neighbors in need during the SNAP funding crisis. Your support is impressive and your generosity knows no bounds. Thank You! We cannot do all the good that our neighbors need, but our neighbors need all the good that we can do.
The Geneseo Groveland Emergency Food Pantry
There are good times and not so good. With the SNAP benefits going away it leaves many people low or without food. Many pantries are being swamped with people who need food to feed their families. In Avon, and I know many other towns, the good outweighs the bad. People are stepping up their donations to the pantry. It renews our faith in humankind. So many people are so giving. Thank you to not only commercial businesses, but the DeHond family who have a great produce stand on Bronson Hill Road and have been donating fresh vegetables by the truck load for most of the summer. Among the giving are the individual families who reach deep into their pockets to help others. A HUGE thank you to all.
I would like to thank ALL of the volunteers for many different services they provide and do! You are appreciated very much! May God Bless You All!
Theater actors and musicians put in an incredible amount of time and training to hone their craft. The shows and concerts that are performed are the result of their efforts. We as the audience need to show more respect to these people. Using phones in the theater is disrespectful. Wearing pajamas is disrespectful. Let’s do better in our support of the arts.
Drivers, just so you know, dogs can’t drive! They don’t belong on your lap while driving. That’s dangerous and could cause an accident. Smarten up.
Please stop hanging your gutted deer right next to the road. I’m sure you’re proud. You want to show off. Many parents driving by with children in their cars do not appreciate seeing your kill. It’s not your place to teach others what they should or shouldn’t be exposed to.
2/27/1940 – 11/26/2025
Frances was born on February 27, 1940, and passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, at the age of 85 a er a lengthy illness. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister whose love and kindness touched everyone around her.
Fran worked at Caledonia-Mumford Central School for more than 30 years. She had a passion for music and enjoyed playing the piano and accordion. She also loved crocheting, knitting, and spending quiet time with her puzzle books. Above all, shetreasuredwatchinghergrandsonsandgreatgrandchildren grow, play sports, and succeed in school. Fran had many hidden talents and a gentle spirit that made her truly special.
She is survived by her daughter, Rita; three grandsons, Chad (Samantha), Kyle (Kylee), and Kris (Carmen); and seven great-grandchildren, Joanna, Addison, Khloe, Keirra, McKenna, Reilynn, and Clay. She is also survived by her brother, Merville Jr. Nobles (Lorraine); sisters, Rose weatt and Florence (John) Hershey; as well as many nieces and nephews. Fran is predeceased by her husband, George.
Fran now receives her reward in Heaven with her Lord, Jesus Christ.
Working professionals relocate for exciting career opportunities every day. In 2017, in an effort to determinewherethemostexciting opportunities may be, researchers at ConsumersAdvocate.org studied data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, focusing on metroareasthatemployedatleast 250,000 people. The following are the metro areas that exhibited the greatest employment growth rate from January to June of 2017.
1. Jacksonville, FL
2. Des Moines-West Des Moines, Iowa
3. Chattanooga, TennesseeGeorgia (Note: The Chattanooga metro area consists of six countries, three in southeast Tennessee and three in northwest Georgia)
4. Ft. Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL
5. Oxnard-Thousand OaksVentura, CA
6. Fayetteville-SpringdaleRogers, AK
7. Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
8. Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
9. Minneapolis-St. PaulBloomington, MinnesotaWisconsin (Note: 16 counties in both Minnesota and Wisconsin make up this metro area)
10. North Port-SarasotaBradenton, FL
According to Gallup’s 2021 Economy and Personal Finance survey,the average individual in the United States is retiring earlier than many people might expect. Gallup found that the average retirement age was 62, which is two years earlier than the working respondents indicated they planned to retire. Canadians are retiring a little bit later than their American counterparts, as Statistics Canada reports the average retirement age in Canada is just over 63 and a half. The average retirement age is worth noting, as studies routinely find that many working professionals greatest concern about retiring is that they won’t have enough money saved to meet their needs. By recognizing that they may end up retiring earlier than they initially planned, professionals can make a concerted effort to save more money in the years ahead.
Deciding to leave a job is seldom an easy decision. However, it’s a more common decision than many people may know, as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates the average worker holds 10 different jobs before age 40.
People change jobs for a variety of reasons. Some do so because of better opportunities elsewhere, while others simply need a change. Regardless of what’s motivating a job change, leaving a place of employment can elicit various emotions, including some that may contribute to negative thoughts about a current employer. But it’s always best to leave a job gracefully, which can pay dividends down the road.
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