Rush-Henrietta- Genesee Valley Penny Saver- 7-25-25
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. MOVIES: How many dream levels does the crew enter in the film “Inception”?
2. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is “Treasure State”?
3. LITERATURE: Which 1969 novel begins with the line, “All this happened, more or less”?
4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a baby horse called?
5. ACRONYMS: What does the acronym GIF stand for?
6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president served the shortest term?
7. TELEVISION: In which fictional town is “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” set?
8. GEOGRAPHY: What international city’s nickname is “The Eternal City”?
9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many time zones exist on Earth?
10. SCIENCE: Who is known as the father of medicine?
ANSWERS
Greek physician Hippocrates.
Rome, Italy.
Sunnydale.
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William Henry Harrison, who died
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A foal.
“Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut.
Montana.
Five (four dream levels and limbo).
POISONOUS PLANT TO AVOID AROUND THE HOUSE
English ivy: This go-to draping vine looks lovely cascading down from planters or shelving. While its toxins need to be ingested in large amounts to cause problems, English ivy can cause skin irritation, rash and fever, particularly after eating the berries.
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Sarah’s Place
“Sarah’s Place is a unique location for that special event with the atmosphere of stepping back in time.” is elegant two-story home has the capacity to entertain 40-50 guests, with overnight accommodations for 10 guests; five bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and two kitchens. e lower level consists of a gaming room with multiple TVs, pool table, multiple gaming tables with an additional prepping area for food. Catering and beverage services can be provided. 42 Lake Street, LeRoy, NY 14482 • (585) 455-9954 www.sarahsplace42.com • sarahsplace42@gmail.com
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CORRAL ENTRYWAY CLUTTER
Keep it covered. Covered bins can serve as a seating area and also a place to store shoes, hats and scarves.
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In the latest research on ice cream flavor preferences, top choices vary a little but top five flavors across America remain vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan, and cookie dough (with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry most often included in Americans' top five across demographics. What is/ are your favorite ice cream flavor/s?
- One more of the Top 5 'traditional' flavors
- Variations of the traditional (combining flavors or adding mix-ins)
- The least conventional, the better
- Any flavor
- Flavor preferences depend on my mood
- I don't like ice cream
Poll ends 07-29-2025
Poll ended 07-22-2025
Evolving from croquet and then a lawn tennis championship with a crowd of 200 in 1870, Wimbledon is a unifying global sport. Which of this year’s storylines from Wimbledon 2025 stood out most to you?
33.3% Jannik Sinner winning his first Wimbledom title
22.2% Djokovic’s first Wimbledon final miss since 2017
44.4% Amanda Anisimova reaching the final as the first American since Serena
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HOME ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS
The PathStone Weatherization Assistance Program is available for income-eligible households in Monroe County located outside of the city
HEAP Recipients Automatically Eligible Income guidelines are:
Family of 1: $39,864
Family of 2: $52,140
Family of 3: $64,404
Family of 4: $76,680
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The end of July is synonymous with poolsides, wave pools, and eighty-foot tall slides mounted on steel towers. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or a lazy vacationer, waterparks have something for every taste. Nothing beats being in the water to cool off during the summer.
The waterslide was first seen in New Zealand during a display at their International Exhibition in 1906. Ever since, waterslides have quickly evolved, especially in the 1970s. More than 1,000 waterparks already exist with multiple new parks opening each year in the U.S.
Stretching regularly can help alleviate pain, protect joints, prevent injury and maintain mobility as we age. Incorpora ng stretching sessions into your daily or weekly rou ne is a simple and effec ve way to enhance your health and well-being; a er all, you can do it anywhere, any me, without the need for any equipment. Here are a few ps to help seniors – or anyone – stretch safely:
• Warm up your muscles before stretching by walking or moving around for at least five minutes.
• Stretch gently and slowly, taking in a deep breath and exhaling as you stretch.
• Hold stretches for about 30 seconds, allowing muscles me to relax.
• Avoid bouncing while stretching, and never stretch to the point of pain.
Science-Backed Benefits of Strength Training 5
Experts generally recommend 20 to 30 minutes of strength training two or three mes per week.
Here’s why:
Preserve and build muscle.
Muscle mass diminishes with age, increasing your body fat percentage. Strength training can help turn the tables and keep body fat in check.
Strengthen bones.
Strength training increases bone density and reduces the risk of fractures and osteoporosis.
Manage weight.
Increasing your metabolism and muscle with weights helps you burn calories more efficiently.
Maintain flexibility and balance.
Weight-bearing exercise can protect your joints from injury and reduce symptoms of arthri s, while also lowering your risk of falls by improving balance.
Enhance mood and quality of life.
Strength training can help reduce symptoms of many chronic condi ons like depression, back pain, heart disease and diabetes. Research also suggests that exercise may help support cogni ve func on in older adults.
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What to watch & where to watch it:
ON NOW: “The Equalizer 3” (R)
ON NOW: “Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print” (Documentary) HBO Max
28-July: “The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball” (Season 1A) Disney+
29-July: “Dusty Slay: Wet Heat” (Comedy Special)
29-July: “WWE: Unreal” (Season 1)
30-July: “Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes” (Docuseries)
31-July: “Twisted Metal” (Season 2) Peacock
1-Aug: “My Oxford Year” (PG-13)
1-Aug: “Perfect Match” (Season 3)
2-Aug: “Freelance” (R)
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HOW TO KEEP OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS SAFE
Consider fencing. Fencing can make an outdoor living space more private and safe. Local laws may mandate that pools be enclosed with fencing, but even living spaces without pools can be made safer with the installation of a fence. Firepits are wildly popular, as more than 35 percent of homeowners who responded to the ICFA survey acknowledged their intention to purchase new firepits in 2021.Adding fencing around areas with firepits establishes boundaries, which is a must for homeowners with small children. Fencing also makes it harder for local wildlife to gain access to a property, which can decrease residents’ risk for tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease.
Understanding How PSAs and DREs Help Identify CANCER &body mind
By Keith Roach, M.D.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 53-year-old healthy male, and I always request to check my PSA levels each year. My 57-year-old brother’s new doctor denied his request for a routine PSA check on their initial visit. She said that the test now produces more false positives as well as unnecessary procedures and surgeries, so she said “no” and wouldn’t order it.
Are primary care physicians discouraging the PSA test for older men now? I don’t get any push back when I request to check it. Also, I heard the digital rectal exam (DRE) isn’t as valid anymore for screening. His new doctor also did not do a DRE. I’m curious to know your thoughts on the current DRE and PSA screening guidelines for primary care physicians.
-- C.C.
Q. A.
ANSWER: The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a screening blood test for cancer, and the recommendation for its use has gone back and forth over decades since it’s been introduced. Since screening and prevention are my areas of expertise, I have followed the literature on the use of PSAs and other screening tests very closely.
In my opinion, your brother’s doctor was wrong to refuse to order the test. She was right that it does produce false positives, which could potentially lead to unnecessary surgeries; however, there are good ways to reduce unnecessary treatment while still ordering the test, which can save lives.
Most prostate cancer is so slow-growing that it is likely never to bother a man until he dies from something else. So, we don’t want to operate on these relatively indolent cancers because there’s a possibility of a serious side effect from surgery, such as urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction (neither of which any man wants).
Before operating, careful testing is done on the prostate cancer, including imaging (ideally by an MRI scan), a biopsy with pathological examination, and often genetic testing of the tumor. Along with the PSA results, we can separate prostate cancer into categories of very low risk and low risk versus intermediate and high risk.
Once we have the diagnosis, we can make good recommendations so that we can identify the rare high-risk cancers while not unnecessarily treating the low-risk cancers. Without screenings, we can’t keep rare, small and aggressive tumors from spreading until it’s too late.
Now I have to tell you that 57 isn’t so much “older” than 53, at least from the perspective of prostate cancer screening. The most important time for prostate cancer screening is ages 50-70. There are some men who benefit from starting screening at a younger age (those with a family history, Black men, and men with certain genetic risks), and there are some who benefit from starting screening when they’re older than 70.
The DRE does not add much to the results of the blood test. Approximately 1% of men will get prostate cancer that is diagnosed by the DRE as part of combined screening. Many men will refuse screening if it includes a rectal exam, and it’s estimated that 90% of abnormal rectal exams will be false positives. On the other hand, I’ve had instances where quite a few men don’t feel like they have been adequately screened unless they get the DRE.
I have a discussion with every man about PSA testing, and I recommend it for most men in this age group. But I only rarely have had a man say that he doesn’t want it once he understands that we won’t recommend surgery unless the combination of all the studies show this is a high-risk situation.
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FUN WAYS TO KEEP KIDS OCCUPIED OVER SUMMER BREAK
Day camp: Day camps provide much of the structure of school without all the homework or time spent indoors. Many parks and recreation departments run summer day camps for kids. Camps can be generalized or specialized. For example, some may offer an array of activities, including sports and nature walks, in a given day, while others may focus on a single activity, like musical lessons or science-based programs. Camps run by local parks and rec departments do not typically last all summer long, which parents should keep in mind when enrolling youngsters.
LISTENING TO THE GRAIN: GREGG MILLER’S ARTFUL APPROACH TO WOODWORKING
“ e interesting thing about the woodworking process is that the wood will ‘speak’ to you,” he says. “ e grain of the wood dictates how the wood will react to cutting edged tools… the wood tells you how it wants to be cut.”
Miller approaches his cra with both technical precision and a deep respect for the material. His workshop is filled with pieces that reflect decades of careful attention, creativity, and an enduring sense of curiosity.
His woodworking journey began with a practical need: a fireplace mantle. One project led to another, from a workbench to a steamer trunk. “As a fan of e New Yankee Workshop, I purchased their pattern for a steamer trunk,” Miller recalls. “I built that to include cedar lining, a li out shelf, brass hardware, and carved Celtic knotwork front panel.” It was during that project he first attempted hand-cut through-dovetail joinery. “From there it was ‘off to the races’ so to speak.”
Over the years, Miller’s range has grown impressively broad. He’s made large furniture pieces like an eight-foot-wide entertainment center and Mission-style coffee table, but also small, intricate items such as pens, miniature ornaments, and oil lamps. His favorites reflect both utility and artistry. “My favorite furniture project was completed in 2018. e Arched Aurora End Table (photo 2) was designed by Darrel Peart… I used his plans for this build.”
He also points to a ten-inch cherry pepper mill (photo 3), a walnut earring stand (photo 4) that required careful lathe indexing, and a 12-inch square Kumiko Japanese latticework piece (photo 5), each with a story of precision and experimentation behind it.
But some of his most meaningful projects have been those created for loved ones. In support of his wife’s quilting, Miller built wall-mounted quilt racks, a floor-standing rack with carved Celtic knotwork panels, and handcra ed seam ripper (photo 1) and stiletto tools for her quilt club. e care and creativity in those pieces speak volumes. It’s clear that for Miller, woodworking isn’t just about the end result. It’s about the challenge, the learning, and the joy of problem-solving along the way. “We don’t make mistakes; we
simply make design changes,” he says, echoing a favorite woodworker’s joke.
Beyond the shop, Miller’s talents extend into other creative fields. He’s a photographer with an eye for detail and composition, and he sings in the chorus at his church. But no moment may capture his quiet generosity better than one he experienced as a member of the American Association of Woodturners.
In 2015, at the group’s International Symposium in Pittsburgh, Miller helped teach visually impaired teens how to turn a pen during a hands-on session. He was assigned to teach their teacher.
“To gauge my starting point, I asked a simple question, ‘Are you fully visioned?’ She thanked me, stating that I asked the correct question up front,” he remembers. “I asked her to keep her eyes closed during the project, to put herself in her students’ position, relying on her senses of touch and hearing.”
Assheopenedhereyesbetweeneachstep,graduallyunderstanding the process, something clicked. “When she saw her finished and assembled pen, she was amazed with what she learned. With a huge smile and a warm ‘thank you’, she said that she was eager to help her students expand their woodturning experiences.”
Moments like that show that Gregg Miller is not just a skilled cra sman, but a patient teacher, a listener, and a lifelong learner.
When asked what life lessons woodworking and his creative passions have taught him, his answer is simple and profound: “ e biggest life lesson I’ve learned is to embrace diversity. You’ll always learn new things from other people. If you don’t, you just haven’t been listening.”
Just like the wood he works with, people have something to say, if you’re paying attention. And for Gregg Miller, listening has led to a life of cra smanship, connection, and impact.
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Charles “Chuck” B. White
July 19, 2025
Livonia: Chuck passed peacefully at home on July 19, 2025 at age 81 years old. He was born in Rochester, NY on May 2, 1944, predeceased by his five older siblings, Chet, Tom, Carolyn, Billy and Bart; his grandson, Brian Carr, and mother of his children, Nancy White.
Survived by the love of his life of 24 years, Linda Burley; children, Penny (Eric) Carr of Syracuse, Bonnie (Ron Schwanke) White-Carter of Tennessee, Danny White of Syracuse, Benjamin Gorton of Rochester, Tracy Gorton of Farmington, Carriann (Dale) Parsels of Scottsville, Dustin Burley of Livonia, Jesse Burley of Dansville; loving niece, Brenda Cartino of California; grandchildren, Kyle Rasmussen, Kirbi Carter, Jackie Schwanke, Kaitlyn, Jessica, David Carr, Jessica (Anthony) Martin, James Gorton-Johns, Oran Kingsley, Lydia Kingsley, Kolby Scott, Calogero Scott, Arlyn Mackin, Kayd Burley and Quinn Burley, along with many loving nieces and nephews.
Chuck grew up in Rochester, NY and o en times would bounce between living with his mother and the children’s home. At the ripe old age of 17, Chuck joined the service as a supply clerk in the Army. He was stationed in Germany for 3 years and eventually came home and settled in Syracuse. He worked at his father’s side installing hardwood floors and as a general laborer in construction. He started his own business called Kan-Do Delivery, a trucking firm, delivering products to businesses. Chuck certainly had a skill set like no other, knowing how to get the job done but flooring was always significant, even working on floors in his children’s homes.
He eventually moved to Livonia, started driving school buses and buses for special needs adults and children. When he lived in Lexington, KY with his spouse, he drove hospital shuttle buses.
Chuck would make and fly remote control airplanes and would fly them over the skies of Syracuse. Later in life, Chuck did fly smaller airplanes in KY all over the skies of Lexington and several more lessons in Canandaigua which he quite enjoyed. He was handy with his hands and originally made Native American style flutes, which then evolved to making Irish whistles, penny whistles and drums. He drew in quite a crowd that would search him out to make certain flutes in different keys.
Chuck was a student of Master Peng from New York City for Qigong. Chuck graduated as a Qigong practitioner (healer) a er three years of study. He took this skill around the country with him while in KY and NY and would frequent fairs outside of working hours to help people. He frequented carnivals, fairs, even Village Gate in Rochester, selling his products and magically healing those who came for his help.
Chuck loved to travel, including Ireland, Germany and frequent trips down the east coast to Florida. He enjoyed Phantom of the Opera so much so he toted around the CD to enjoy the music wherever he went. is was, of course, between listening to country music like Johnny Cash, Gene Autry and Willie Nelson. Chuck was a sci-fi nut, enjoying Red Dwarf and Star Trek. He loved Jeopardy and would eat supper and enjoy the series in the evening, although he favored Alex Trebek. He had a sailboat at one time and always enjoyed sailing and fishing. He was drawn to nature and enjoyed planting flowers around his shop, filling the bird feeder and golfing with his children and grandchildren.
Chuck’s Memorial Service will be held at 5pm on Monday, July 28th, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY. Interment, with military honors, will be held at 10am on Tuesday, July 29th at the Western New York National Cemetery, 1254 Indian Falls Road, Corfu, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in Chuck’s memory to the Ganondagan Historical Site, 7000 County Road 41, Victor, NY 14564.
To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
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I am thankful every time I go shopping, for people who leave carts out in the parking lot. To those who think failure to return a grocery cart to a cart stall are lazy, please consider a different perspective. I have a bad hip, bad back, bad knee, bad foot (all can make walking difficult); and asthma (can leave me very short of breath). I have a handicap tag, but the spaces are often full. If I cannot park close to the store or right by a cart stall, I look for a spot where someone, for whatever reason, left their cart, which I use as a substitute walker. After shopping and returning to my car, I often have too much pain to take a cart to a stall and return to my car without the cart to support me. Essentially, I return it to the spot where I found it and say a silent “thank you” to the person who left it there for me to use.
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Neighbors, we believe you are a nice family, so please understand how disruptive your daily loud outdoor music is to those of us who: Work from home; have small sleeping children; are elderly, etc. We hear and feel YOUR music in our own home. So, do the right thing here, consider how you affect others and move the speakers, turn the bass down, or best of all, turn it off while outside.
Beef Prices
What is going on with beef prices? A cheaper cut of roast was $11-13 a couple of years back. The same now is $36 dollars! I could not believe it! With cattle locally and plentiful across our country, can someone explain why we are being pick pocketed? Tariffs cannot be the blame. Inflation cannot be the blame either. So, what is it? I refuse to pay those ridiculous prices.
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With days in the 90’s already a few times this year and more to come, please help the dogs that are outside without water and shade. If you know of one, do not just feel bad for them, get help. Call your local humane society or the police. If you have an outside dog, put a frozen water bottle in their water to keep it cool on hot days.
So fortunate to have so many great local events happening that I can’t even decide what ones to attend–we had a great day at the Geneseo Air Show, then stopped by Oatka Festival on the way home and were sad we couldn’t get to the Corn Hill Art Festival! How lucky we are.
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• One TIRE 235/65 R16C 121/119R M&S. Never used. Good van spare. Shortsville. frankbiff@protonmail.com
• FREESTANDING BASKETBALL HOOP. Williamson. 585-350-4460, leave a message
• BLUETOOTH SPEAKER. Good condition. Charge wire, minus plug-in-the wall part. Fairport. allentom322@gmail.com
• PLATE GLASS MIRROR, 4 x 8. Penfield/Webster area. 585-430-4758
• QUEEN SIZE BED & BOX SPRING and an ARMOIRE. Pick up, Henrietta. 585-967-9190
• Two EXTENSION LADDERS. Henrietta. 585-402-2711
• 12’ x 12’ CANOPY. Like new. West Henrietta. 585-334-0209
• ELECTRONIC PARTS. ICs, connectors, relays, switches, test equipment, hobby/ prototype items, repair manuals. Old/obsolete/surplus! Will pick up. wanted@rochester. rr.com or 585-746-9904
• MODEL KITS Built/Unbuilt.Aviation, autos and trucks, military, ships, figures, etc. Parts and pieces okay. 585-314-6989
• Elderly person in need of an AIR CONDITIONER in good working condition. 585-993-2371
• CROSS-STITCH FLOSS/THREAD and AIDA CLOTH. Rush, Henrietta, Lima, Honeoye, Victor/Canandaigua area for pick up please. sohill15@gmail.com
• WATERPROOF POPUP CANOPY for camping. In good condition. 585-498-6013
• YARD SIGN STAKES. kwallin14414@gmail.com
• FAX MACHINE or COPIER/FAX COMBINATION. 585-554-6747
• ROCKS, baseball size to football size. For landscaping. May need delivery help. Shortsville. merrileeann@verizon.net
• MOVING BOXES and any packing BUBBLE WRAP or newspaper to wrap breakable items. Holtzey68@aol.com/or text 585-224-6622
• Adult size BICYCLE for a 6’2 man that is in good working condition. Ok if needs tubes. Holtzey68@aol.com or text 585-224-6622
• AIR CONDITIONER in good working condition. murry585@gmail.com
• Any leftover/unwanted GARAGE SALE ITEMS. 585-415-8513
• Any broken/not running DEHUMIDIFIERS, looking for parts units. 585-370-0613
• Grass and weed STRING TRIMMER. Handheld electric or battery. 585-503-7938
• Looking for a working ELECTRIC WASHER AND DRYER. 585-704-1624
• SCREEN DOOR for 35”x80” door. 585-554-6747
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Four Be Chili
As the weather starts to cool, turn to warming soups and stews as nutrient-packed comfort foods you can enjoy all winter. is recipe incorporates root vegetables like onion, garlic and carrots, and can easily invite other favorite veggies into the mix!
Four Bean Chili
Makes 8 to 10 servings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) small white beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) light kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) dark kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup vegetable broth
1 can (4 ounces) diced mild green chiles
1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon cider vinegar.
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots and bell pepper; cook and stir 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt; cook and stir 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, broth, chiles, and chocolate; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar. Chili is even better served with cornbread. Make batter while the vegetables are cooking in step one and bake it while the chili is simmering.
Recipe From “Vegan Cooking for Beginners” (Publications International, Ltd.) by the PIL editors
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If you own a small business, keep business cards, flyers or a sign advertising another small business in the area to show mutual support.
Research shows that when we give to others, we also contribute to our own happiness, health and well-being. Scientists have identified something known as the “helper’s high” to describe the positive emotions that follow acts of helpfulness toward others. Research also associates improved health and longevity with this psychological state, according to the National Library of Medicine.
“ No act of kindness is too small. e gi of kindness may start as a small ripple that over time can turn into a tidal wave affecting the lives of many.
- Kevin Heath, CEO of More4Kids
Similar to the ripples that result from a pebble being dropped into water, studies show that our words and actions also have a “ripple effect” that can be either positive or negative. So why not create a ripple effect of kindness, helpfulness and happiness?
Ea I as Spread Kind !
• Smile at somebody and say hello.
• Pay somebody a sincere compliment.
• Call a friend or family member to say hello and ask how they’re doing.
• Drop off a baked good for a neighbor.
• Tape some quarters to a parking meter.
• Open the door or hold the elevator for somebody behind you.
• Drop a greeting card or small gift in the mail to brighten someone’s day.
• Share a nice comment or compliment on somebody’s social media post.
• Make space for somebody trying to merge in front of you on the road.
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If you haven’t taken the drive from Groveland to Nunda via Route 408, you’re missing one of the Genesee Valley’s hidden gems. The road winds through lush fields and gentle hills with long views of the valley that open up dramatically around the Keshequa Creek area. It’s an ideal early-morning or sunset drive. For a perfect day trip, end with a stop at Letchworth State Park’s north entrance—it’s just minutes away and pairs perfectly with a scenic cruise.
CRANE’S AUTOMOTIVE
Transmission
This project includes rebuilding and upgrading 20 miles of electric transmission lines in Monroe County and upgrading one substation.
In-Person Open House:
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 • 4-7pm Henrietta Fire District
Station 6-Training Academy 60 Erie Station Road Extension Henrietta, NY 14586
In-person sessions are in an open house format and do not include a formal presentation.
Virtual Open House:
Monday, August 4, 2025 6pm natgrid.com/mortimergolah
Join using the meeting link that will be available on our project website.
• Mt. Carmel House: Volunteers help provide compassionate, individual centered care to our residents in their final months. Personal care assistance, light house cleaning, gardening and much more. is is a perfect opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community. Email: Heathermtcarmelhouse@gmail.com
• Friends of Batavia: We sell hotdogs every Friday next to the Holland Land office & we could use a couple of extra hands. We use $$ to keep the Peace Garden looking beautiful & the flags hanging! Email: btcsdepot@aol.com
• Serenity House of Victor: We are a two-bed comfort care home seeking caregiver, grounds, and fundraising volunteers. No experience necessary. We provide training. Share your most valuable gi - yourself! Come join our team. Email serenityhousevictor@gmail.com or call 585-924-5840
• Geneseo Groveland Emergency Food Pantry: Help with Foodlink deliveries on the occasional Monday morning (every 4 - 6 weeks). Help us unload the truck and stock the pantry. Takes less than an hour. Call 585-991-8220 or email ggefoodpantry@gmail.com.
• Big Springs Museum: Mondays 9:00 until noon & Sundays 1:00 - 4:00. You may even be able to work from home. Research and writing, website maintenance, social media posting, organizing, carpentry, painting, cleaning, electrical, event planning, membership management & growth, and more! Email: bigspringsevents@gmail.com or call 585-538-9880
• Light Hill: Called to care for others? Join us at Light Hill where your time and compassion can bring comfort, hope, and light to terminally-ill residents and their families. Volunteers make a meaningful difference in our fellow community member’s precious final journey. Email mk@ lighthillhome.org or call 585-393-1311
• Crossroads House: Genesee County’s only comfort care home. Please consider lending your time and talents to care for our two residents at end-of-life. Will train! Email: jennshaffer@crossroadshouse.com
• Vincent House: An end-of-life resident care volunteer provides compassionate support, companionship, and comfort to residents in their final months, assisting with personal care needs, administering medication, making light meals, and creating a peaceful, dignified environment. Email: vhvolunteer@frontier.com or call 585-728-2427
• Catholic Charities Tri-County Office: Volunteer to be a friendly inperson visitor, or caller, to an isolated older adult who lives near you, in Genesee or Orleans Counties. Flexibly scheduled visits are 2-4 times/ month for approximately one hour. Play games, share hobbies or just converse! Email: lisa.wittmeyer@ccwny.org or call 716-341-6751
• Purple Pony erapeutic Horsemanship: Purple Pony is located in LeRoy. Volunteers help during riding sessions for riders with disabilities. Sidewalkers, leaders and general clean up help is welcomed. Required volunteer training with next training on March 25 and 27th. Go to website purplepony.org
• Begin Again Horse Rescue: We need you! e horses need you! Volunteer in the barn. Volunteer in the tack shop. Volunteer for fundraising. Volunteer once or on a regular schedule. Volunteer on the weekend or during the week. Email: info@beginagainrescue.org
Charitable Organizations and Nonprofits can submit requests at gvpennysaver.com under ‘Share With Us.’ Published online and in print of the last week of the month as space permits. See more volunteer opportunities at gvpennysaver.com.
STRANGE BUT TRUE
By Lucie Winborne
* TASER is actually an acronym for Tom A. Swift’s Electric Rifle. “Tom Swift” references the book character who is not just an inventor of amazing gadgets, but a childhood favorite of the Taser’s inventor, Jack Cover.
* The average high-school swimmer swims 1 million strokes per season.
* While working as an extra on the set of “The X-Files,” singer Michael Buble was fired for stealing a hot dog from the craft services table.
* At the 2011 World Scrabble Championships in Poland, a competitor demanded officials strip-search his opponent after a “G” tile went missing. The officials decided against it due to a lack of evidence of cheating.
SENIOR NEWS LINE
By Matilda Charles
Video games for seniors
A recent annual report by the Entertainment Software Association indicates that over 50 million seniors are playing video games.That’s over one-quarter of the total number of people playing video games. Color me shocked. The reason: I thought I was the only one, or at least one of a very few. Little did I know that so many other seniors are also playing video games -- and that more than half of those are females.
When asked why they play, 77% of seniors responded that they play video games to relax, 51% to have fun and 65% to keep minds sharp. There’s social interaction, which helps combat isolation. We can improve memory, problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination. We can slow cognitive decline, reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and improve mental flexibility. In other words, playing video games can be good for us.
How to get started if you don’t already play? I started playing video games right after I got my first computer, back in 1994. While I’ve gone through several computers over the years, I still have some of the original games, and they’re now classics. For several years I had a membership that sent me a new game every month as well.
To get started now, if you’d like to trying playing video games, begin with something easy, either for your computer or tablet. You have so much to choose from. There are word games and puzzles. There are classic games where you can play chess against the computer. There are trivia games, community builders (you build an online town) and shooter games where you kill enemies or monsters. You can play by yourself or in groups online.
One place to start is the AARP Games Center (aarp.org/games), where you can play dozens of games for free and even more if you’re a member.
Bull market: The opposite of a bear market, a bull market refers to a market in which stock prices are rising.
SHIP’S
hometown events
There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
Rush Public Library
5977 East Henrietta Rd., Rush 585-533-1370 www.libraryweb.org/rush
M, W, F 1-8; Tu & Th 11-8; Sa 10-2; Su Closed
Henrietta Public Library
625 Calkins Rd., Rochester, NY 14623 585-359-7092 • www.hpl.org
M-Th 9-9; F 9-5; Sa 10-5
Henrietta Public Library currently provides curbside pickup and in-building services. Hours are subject to change. Please call (585) 359-7092 for hours before visiting.
I walk without flinching through the burning cathedral of the summer. My bank of wild grass is majestic and full of music. It is a fire that solitude presses against my lips.
~Violette Leduc, Mad in Pursuit
Elks Against Cancer Fundraiser to benefit Cancer Support Community Rochester
Sunday, July 27, 1-5pm
BBQ Chicken Dinner- $15 til sold out! Hamburger or Hot Dog Dinner- $10 Curbside pickup available Free Admission! Everyone Welcome! Live Music • Raffles • Bag Auction
* On July 27, 1996, in Atlanta, the XXVI Summer Olympiad is disrupted by the explosion of a nail-laden pipe bomb in Centennial Olympic Park. Police were warned of the bombing in advance, it exploded before the anonymous caller said it would. Attention eventually turned to Eric Robert Rudolph, who was captured in 2003 after hiding in the mountains for five years.
Guidelines for Hometown Events
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Events must occur on a specific date and time. Event submissions may not include businesses or schools seeking registration for classes or programs, or organizations seeking crafters, vendors, or item donations. Genesee Valley Penny Saver reserves the right to approve/reject events for publication. Events are published as space allows.
HOW CONSUMERS CAN SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Take charge of your to-go order: Convenience became the name of the game when ordering food during the pandemic. Curbside pickup service was offered as a safety measure, and many restaurants that never previously offered delivery or takeout started to do so to generate revenue at a time when in-person dining was limited if not disallowed. Some restaurants began offering delivery through apps like Grubhub or Uber Eats, and though that may be convenient for diners, restaurants must pay a fee to utilize those apps. In lieu of ordering through a third party delivery service, consumers can take charge of their to-go orders and pick up the food themselves. That saves restaurants the delivery app surcharge, allowing them to increase net profits on the meals they sell.
Zoey & Princess
By Sam Mazotta
Finding affordable pet care and pet products
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I retired four years ago and thought I had enough to cover all my expenses, plus some. But the rise in prices for everything has really hit hard. I can’t afford to take my two Dachshunds, “Kili” and “Fili,” to the vet for their annual checkups and shots. And I’m terrified what will happen if one of them gets sick. Do you know of any way I can cut expenses for pet care? -- Dave M., Santa Monica, California
DEAR DAVE: I completely understand. These are difficult economic times, especially on a fixed income. But there are lower-cost pet care options available.
First, contact Kili and Fili’s veterinarian and explain your situation. Ask if they offer any discounts or payment options for care, or if they have any recommendations for free or low-cost care. Vets will work with you to keep your dogs healthy.
Next, contact the local Humane Society or shelter and ask the same questions. Shelters want pets to stay with their owners and have resources and contacts to help make their care easier and more affordable.
Ask about low-cost or free pet vaccination events (often called shot clinics). These take place in many towns and cities at least once a year. For less than half the cost of a routine visit (and sometimes free), these clinics give pets their required vaccines and may offer additional services like physical exams and blood tests. These are frequently announced online, but you may be able to locate one by contacting your town office or the local shelter.
These two rescued sisters enjoy playing with each other and their mousies as well as watching the birds and squirrels through the window.
now hiring!
Part-Time Truck Driver
Friday route essential, additional days possible. Must be able to li 50lbs.
Pay and some benefits dependent on hours & experience. Call for an interview or send resume to:
SPRINGWATER SPROUTS
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CHAMBERLIN CONSTRUCTION LLC
DANSVILLE, NEW YORK
Now hiring qualified individuals skilled in framing, sheetrock, electrical, LVP flooring, plumbing and HVAC. We are now working in the Rochester area down to almost the Pennsylvania border. Applicant must have a clean driver’s license and be capable of getting to job sites. Will train applicant with good work ethic. Call 585-370-5959, or send resume to lee@chamberlinconstruction.com
Rush- enrietta CentralSchoolDistrict Is Hiring...
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
•Paid training program to obtain Commercial Driver’s License(CDL)available
Full and Part-time positions. Must have experience in light duty towing and recovery, light service work. No CDL required. Must have a tow endorsement and clean driver’s license. For more information apply at: M&R Automotive Service Geneseo, NY or send resume to: mras1automotive@gmail.com
B-Shift
Cleaner
$16.50/hr + $0.85/hr shi differential Pension and Benefit Eligible
Athletic Trainer
Must hold current Athletic Trainer Certification Multiple Seasons available
Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District is hiring To apply, visit: www.work4hfl.org
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