According to the Lupus Foundation of America, 90 percent of people living with lupus are women. Most women who develop lupus do so between the ages of 15 and 44. Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means that it causes the immune system to attack healthy cells and tissues by mistake. The LFA reports that one-third of lupus patients suffer from multiple autoimmune diseases.
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MEET OUR NEWEST EDITORIAL TEAM MEMBER:
Sophia Kovatch
Dear Readers,
My name is Sophia Kovatch, and I’m the new writer for the Genesee Valley Penny Saver. I’m excited to join the Penny Saver as it works to expand the stories it brings you (thanks to your support!). Having mostly written for websites, I’ve always wanted to work for a publication with its own printing press, so that’s exciting too.
I’ve been writing professionally for over ten years, writing for all kinds of companies and publications. I’ve written for award-winning news outlets and nationally recognized brands, and I’ve spent far too many hours trying to outwit Google’s ranking algorithm. rough these experiences, I’ve learned that the more connected I am to the subjects of my stories and the people who read them, the more fun I have while writing. In joining the Penny Saver, I have a stronger connection than ever to my work, so I expect to have more fun writing than I ever have before.
In my free time, you can usually find me reading a stack of library books or looking for cool birds by Oatka Creek. I also spend time each week teaching storytelling at Adventures & Art in Caledonia and stewarding Akimbo Books on University Ave in Rochester.
You’ll start seeing my byline on more Hometown Stories in upcoming editions of the Penny Saver. I’ll also help bring new kinds of content for you to enjoy both in print and online. I’ve got some ideas, but I’d love to know what kinds of stories you want to read in the Penny Saver. Send in your story ideas to hometown@featuredmedia.com.
All my best, Sophia Kovatch
About Sophia
Lives in: LeRoy
Pets: a wiry mutt named Roux
Genres I’m Reading: science fiction, poetry
Usually Listening to: a very long podcast or David Bowie
Go-To Diner Order: A turkey club sandwich and black coffee
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Ode to Autumn
By Chey Miller
Weary Summer nods her head when Autumn comes to call.
“A few more weeks is all I ask, and then I’ll head down south.”
Summer packs her trappings — her floral scents and warmth — and gathers up her greenery, and flocks of birds, of course.
She shuffles off so slowly, casting tender backward glances.
“It’s hard to leave a place you love,” she sighs, while Autumn dances.
Autumn opens his carpet bag and shakes his clothing out. With cap of yellow, coat of gold and brown, gloves of orange, and boots of red he struts ‘round field and town.
All alone, he paints the scene with carefree, wild abandon: no hue’s too bold, no shade’s too bright, there’s no concern with clashing.
He dabs at first, then paints a swath, then flings whole bucketsful!
e hills and dales are glorious in Autumn’s peerless fashion.
One night he slyly sets aside for “Autumn’s Grand Finale.”
We’re fast asleep when out he creeps and seeds the earth with glitter.
“Wake up!” he shouts, when Dawn peeks out and sets the clarions a-twitter.
“Look what I’ve done! Is this not grand? It’s beauty that I’m a er!”
e sun beams down and out we troop to marvel at the splendor.
en one chill eve he hears a knock and calls, already knowing, “Who’s there?”
“Guess who!” howls Winter, hoarily, “Good gracious, how it’s snowing!”
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A Giant Pumpkin Festival
- For All in Lima -
BY SOPHIA KOVATCH
is weekend, families will marvel at giant pumpkins, see antique farm equipment in action, and compete in corn-eating contests at the 3rd Annual Lima Pumpkin Festival & Agriculture Day. is year’s festival will be the biggest yet, with more vendors, agricultural displays, and contest categories. New additions to the festival include chainsaw carving demonstrations and a live auction of a 1950 John Deere B tractor. Proceeds from the festival and the tractor auction will fund improvements at Mark Tubbs Memorial Park in Lima, where the festival takes place.
e Pumpkin Festival was first held in 2023, conceived by Steve Werner, who wanted to showcase the work of Lima’s farming community. Werner grew up on a vegetable farm in the Mendon/Rush area, and he felt Lima residents should know more about the work of their local farmers. He says, “I wanted to get people to know what it takes to grow something.”
He gathered a small committee to organize the first Pumpkin Festival, with contests for giant pumpkins and sunflowers and a handful of vendors and farm displays. Organizers weren’t sure how many visitors to expect but were overwhelmed when more than 1,000 showed up. In 2024, Werner’s committee doubled, the number of vendors tripled, and attendees quadrupled, with over 4,000 people visiting the festival.
e giant pumpkin and sunflower contests continue as the cornerstone of the festival, showcasing the efforts of local farmers. Last year’s winning giant pumpkin, grown by Frank Lavorato, weighed a whopping 1,367 pounds, and the tallest sunflower, grown by Jenny LaFlam, reached 12 feet.
As the festival has grown, so too have the contests, and organizers add more age categories to meet demand and interest. is year, kids 12 and under have their own giant pumpkin contest, and the corn-eating contest includes two age groups for kids and separates the adult competition for men and women. ere’s also a new contest this year for best carved or decorated pumpkin, with people’s choice awards for most creative, scariest, and funniest pumpkin. All contest winners receive cash prizes. Werner’s goal for the festival has always been to strengthen the community, and his vision goes beyond creating a way for families and farmers to meet. Each year, the festival contributes its proceeds to funding improvements and upgrades at Mark Tubbs Memorial Park so the community may continue to enjoy the park year-round. Last year, the festival contributed $10,000 to the park. is year, the
is year, the Pumpkin Festival can support such large projects at the park thanks to the donation of an antique John Deere B tractor purchased in Honeoye Falls in 1950 andusedbylocalfarmerseversince.Attendeeswillbeableto bid on the tractor during a live auction at the festival hosted by local Lima auctioneer Blake Benson. e money raised from the tractor auction will go to park improvements.
In just two years, the Pumpkin Festival has grown more than Werner and his team expected. He says, “We’re excited about the growth and support from the Town of Lima and surrounding towns for this event. It’s grown even beyond my belief at this point.” As the festival continues to grow, Werner is committed to keeping it 100% family-friendly so all ages can enjoy affordable fall fun each year. No matter your age, it’s worth a trip to see the giant pumpkins and sunflowers during this agricultural celebration.
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PHOTOS: HORSE AND PLOW DEMO LEFT TOP ; CORN EATING CONTEST LEFT BOTTOM FESTIVAL FOUNDER STEVER WERNER WITH 2024’S HEAVIEST PUMPKIN ABOVE
ELVIS BINGO
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Doors Open at 5:30pm • Games at 7:30pm is special event is to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Lots of fantastic Elvis door prizes given away direct from Graceland! Women of the Moose Bake Sale!
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Huge ank You
A huge THANK YOU to the three shoppers who helped me after a fall in the store at the Dollar General in Livonia on Sunday. Also, thanks to the store manager for getting the bandages, etc. This is a wonderful community. Thanks again. I will always remember all of you.
Autumn in the Village
Thank you to all who donated Gifts, Gift Cards, or Gift Certificates to Autumn in the Village. Our day was a great success!
Post Office Praise
As I was sending out a birthday gift to a friend, another patron at the post office saved me a few bucks by sharing her gift wrapping to make sure a candle would not break in transport. We then shared a few stories of our loved ones who we were sending gifts to and connected over year-long Christmas trees! It was a special moment of human connection! Then at the window, I didn’t have my package taped shut, and the attendant was extremely patient, kind, and helpful as we got the package secure. Small town connections win!
Clothing Sizing Anoying
Why oh why can’t women’s clothing sizes be simpler?! When we need to try on absolutely every garment, even if we ‘usually’ are a certain size, different brands run different sizing and fit, and even within the same brand, depending on country of manufacture, the exact same listed size can be vastly different from another. It is so frustrating. Yes, first world problem, but it is a lifelong aggravation for sure. www.featuredmedia.com
Now that School is in Session
Since schools have started and the school bus comes roughly the same time plus/minus 5-10 minutes, act as responsible parents who are in charge of raising the next generation. Can you have your children out by the road when the bus gets there? Why does the bus need to sit there with the light flashing, honking the horn, and you come to the door in your night clothes acting surprised the bus is there to pick up your children? It used to be if you were not in sight the bus driver would slow down and if you didn’t want to be picked up, you would have to drive your children to school! Grow up; more is caught than is taught, have your children ready for the bus. THANKS to all the patient people who have to wait while you get your act together.
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ROCHESTER’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY CELEBRATION 2025
Mon., Oct. 13th – Sunrise (7am) & Sunset (6pm) Ceremonies at Cobbs Hill Park. Main festival begins 11am at Lake Riley Lodge
Join us for a powerful, all-day celebration honoring Indigenous Peoples Day! e day will be filled with vibrant cultural experiences – smoke dancers, storytelling, cra making, guest speakers, indigenous artisan vendors, and educational activities for all ages.
Women with a family history of breast cancer in a first-degree relative (mother, sister, or daughter) have an increased risk of breast cancer. Women who have inherited changes in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes or in certain other genes have a higher risk of breast cancer. The risk of breast cancer caused by inherited gene changes depends on the type of gene mutation, family history of cancer, and other factors.
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Eligard Injections Cause Man To Develop Breast Tissue
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been treated for prostate cancer and stopped my semiannual Eligard injections three years ago. I’m 75 years old and about 5 feet, 9 inches tall. Before treatment, I weighed 227 pounds; I currently weigh 209 pounds. My testosterone level is 49.6 ng/dL. My breasts have become somewhat feminine.
My question is: Will they regain their normal appearance? I’m losing weight slowly, and I’m trying to build muscle with weights. -- Anon.
ANSWER: Gynecomastia is the growth of male breast tissue, specifically when not due to breast cancer. It can happen during puberty in healthy males, but it is a common side effect of androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. Up to 75% of men treated with antiandrogen therapy like leuprolide (Lupron or Eligard) will develop breast tissue.
It isn’t likely that the breast tissue will go away on its own.For men who want treatment due to the appearance or tenderness of the breast tissue, there are radiation, medication and surgical treatments available. Radiation therapy is the most effective for men who develop breast tissue with androgen-depletion treatment.
Tamoxifen is the usual medical treatment, and you may ask the physician treating your prostate cancer about these choices. Men who can’t take or choose not to take either of these treatments can be referred for surgical treatment, which can be liposuction or a mastectomy.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old active male currently taking a daily 81-mg aspirin due to a periodic heart arrythmia. I have elective sinus surgery scheduled, requiring that I be under a general anesthetic for 90 minutes and that I be off aspirin for the two weeks preceding the procedure.
I’m beginning to have second thoughts about the surgery as I wonder if I’m risking a stroke. Would you please share your thoughts on this? Thank you. -- R.B.
ANSWER: Aspirin is used in some people with atrial fibrillation (the likely heart arrythmia you would be put on aspirin for) when they are at a low risk for a stroke.
There is a score called the CHA2DS2-VASc that is used to estimate risk. People at a higher risk are recommended anticoagulants such as apixaban (Eliquis). Since you are 74, you get at least one point for your age, and unless you have another risk factor that I don’t know about, you have an estimated risk of stroke without treatment of approximately 0.6% per year.
While it is true that being off aspirin for a period of time around a surgery increases your stroke risk, your risk is already so low that the absolute risk of being off aspirin for two weeks is quite small. You should always consider the risks of any surgery against the benefits, but the risk of stroke in your case is small compared to the risks anyone has with sinus surgery (such as bleeding or an infection).
I am a little surprised about it being two weeks; normally when a person comes off aspirin before surgery, it’s for five to seven days. Also, not all surgeons require aspirin to be stopped before sinus surgery.
Since your reason to be on aspirin is to prevent a stroke due to your arrythmia, and this risk appears to be very small, it may be that the surgeon determined the risk of stopping aspirin was so small. So, it wouldn’t be worth the possible increased risk of bleeding from the sinus surgery if you’re still taking aspirin.
If you haven’t talked to your regular doctor or cardiologist about this, I recommend doing so since I don’t have your full medical history.
Breast cancer affects millions of individuals each year. e World Cancer Research Fund International reports that breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women across the globe, affecting roughly 2.3 million women each year.
Despite the global prevalence of breast cancer, various organizations report high five-year survival rates, particularly among women whose cancers are detected in the earliest stages of the disease. In fact, a 2023 study published in the journal BMJ found that the risk for dying from breast cancer in the five years a er an early-stage diagnosis fell to 5 percent in recent years, a notable improvement from the 14 percent risk of death that was reported in the 1990s.
Increased survival rates for breast cancer are welcome news for women and their families. e higher survival rates are a byproduct of the tireless efforts of cancer researchers, who have also discovered links between the disease and certain lifestyle factors. ough there's no way to eliminate one's risk for breast cancer entirely, the American Cancer Society notes certain variables are within women's control. With that in mind, women can consider these three strategies that can lead to improved overall health and might help women lower their risk for breast cancer as well.
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Reach and maintain a healthy weight. e benefits of maintaining a healthy weight include a lower risk for heart disease and stroke, and women should know that weight and breast cancer risk are linked as well. According to the ACS, increased body weight and weight gain as an adult are linked to a higher risk of developing breast cancer. at’s particularly so among post-menopausal women. A 2023 study published in the journal BMC Women’s Health found that the chances of developing breast cancer increase among post-menopausal women who are obese.
2. Avoid a sedentary lifestyle. Exercise is one of the ways to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, so it makes sense that being physically active can reduce breast cancer risk. e National Cancer Institute reports that a 2016 meta-analysis of 38 cohort studies found that the most physically active women had between a 12 and 21 percent lower risk for breast cancer than women who were the least physically active. e NCI also notes that additional studies have found that women who become more physically active a er menopause also have a lower risk for breast cancer than those who do not.
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Limit or eliminate alcohol consumption. e ACS urges women who drink to consume no more than one alcoholic drink per day, noting that consumption of even small amounts of alcohol have been linked to an increased risk for breast cancer. Officials with the MD Anderson Cancer Center note that the link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk is low. However, the MDACC notes that alcohol can contribute to unwanted weight gain, thus increasing cancer risk. In addition, alcohol can increase levels of estrogen and other hormones associated with breast cancer.
It may be impossible to completely prevent breast cancer. However, women can embrace strategies that improve their overall health in ways that lower their risk for breast cancer.
SENIOR NEWS LINE
By Matilda Charles
Yes, you can turn off the news
Several months ago I took a “short” break from watching the daily news -- except that break wasn’t so short after all when I extended it to over a month.
Then, wanting to continue with the peace that came from not being hooked into the daily news cycles and media hysteria, I set my phone to send me alerts with short blurbs about important news. I could quickly scan the few lines of the alert, catch up and be done with it. That’s worked well these past months.
Except it doesn’t keep people from calling me to ask if I’ve seen a certain piece of news or telling me to quickly turn on the television. The bigger the news, the more people who call.
I’ve advised more than one upset person to turn the television off and not turn it on again for an hour or two. After a serious event, news stations will continue to hash over the same initial information, even if they don’t know anything new. Nothing good can come from hearing the same bad news over and over.
There’s more to it than just keeping up with what’s going on. If you’re having trouble sleeping, if you’re stressed all the time, if you’re afraid or angry -- all these things can be a result of watching too much of the news.
If you have high blood pressure and a home monitor, keep track of it as a way to spot whether any spikes in your BP coincide with events you’ve watched on the news.
If you have a cellphone, there are several free news apps you can use that will alert you to events.
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To honor families who have lost a loved one in military service, the last Sunday of September was designated "Gold Star Mother's Day" in 1936 and amended to "Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day" in 2011. This Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, how do you think communities can best support Gold Star families?
- Providing community events or memorials
- Offering ongoing financial or emotional support programs
- Highlighting their loved one’s story publicly
- Simply being present and listening
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Poll ended 9-30-2025
Initially created to encourage people to listen to the rich history and wealth of information centenarians offer, September 22nd is National Centenarian's Day. Does your family have any centenarians? (also - If you'd like to share word of any currently living centenarians, please email hometown@featuredmedia.com).
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By Lucie Winborne
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MAGIC MAZE Answers
When the Year from fruitful labor turns to rest...
Founts of warmth and comfort in my being flow...
~C.B. Galbreath, “Autumn Afternoon,” This Crimson Flower, In Flanders Field—An Answer, and Other Verse, 1919
PECAN-CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY BALSAMIC SAUCE
Rub lamb with oil and salt. Place in a roasting pan, fat side down. Roast at 425 degrees F for 8 minutes; turn and roast an additional 8 minutes. Remove from oven.
Combine mustard, garlic, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons of the rosemary and cheese. Spread over lamb. Return to oven; cook 15 minutes, until crust is golden brown. Remove from oven; cover with foil to keep warm.
In saucepan, combine vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons of rosemary; simmer for 6 to 8 minutes or until reduced to half
Slice lamb into individual chops; drizzle sauce over chops. Serve with roasted butternut squash.
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Whenever I’m having a conversation with my friends or talking to my mom, our cat “Jasper” stands right in the middle of our group and meows. If we stop talking, he stops meowing. What’s going on? Is my cat trying to talk? -- Victoria L., Canton, Massachusetts
DEAR VICTORIA: Sort of! Although it’s probably because Jasper sees a bunch of humans gathered together, all of whom have thumbs and can therefore open a bag of treats for him.
Cats vocalize with humans more than they do with other cats. Much more. Researchers (and owners) have figured out that they meow at us a lot because it prompts us to give them food,treats and snuggles -- even though we have a harder time understanding cats’ meows than other animal noises. They’re very perceptive, these housecats, with not much to distract them from observing us all the time (especially since so many of us work from home these days).
They’ve figured out our daily schedule better than we have. I have a cat who hops on my lap and starts head-butting my smartphone exactly at bedtime. He gets his little snack, and I get eight proper hours of sleep. And if I get home late? Oh, the silent treatment I receive. It’s the complete opposite of meowing, and just as manipulative.
Like you, I’d like to think that Jasper is just trying to get in on the excited conversation going on all around him. That could be the case. It could also be Jasper’s realization that big gatherings of humans usually involve food ... and if he stays underfoot, some of that deliciousness will come his way.
Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight. Physical activity and monitoring calories can keep weight in check. The Mayo Clinic recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity. Strength training at least twice a week also is recommended. Being overweight or obese increases a woman’s risk for breast cancer.
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Max is 15 years old and this is her favorite chair in the house. She always has her naps here.
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Music Director
$16.75/hr.
$18.75/hr. + Experience
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John Calvin Presbyterian Church 50 Ward Hill Road • Henrietta, NY 14467 is person would start on January 1, 2026. Responsibilities include directing a small choir with rehearsals on Sunday mornings (and as needed for holidays) and arranging special music one Sunday a month when the choir is off.
Also, our church is looking for vocalists and instrumentalists for holidays and on the Sundays the choir isn’t singing.
For more information, please contact: Janet Marventano, Chair of Personnel at jem_mimi@frontier.com or Ellen Best, Clerk of Session (and currently a choir member) at 585-233-8278 or elkemabe@aol.com
Looking for local heavy equipment operators and/or mechanic for construction project near Byron, NY.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One year certificate/diploma from a technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to travel or relocate for the duration of the project
WHAT WILL SET YOU APART:
• All offers contingent on a physical and drug/alcohol screening
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