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HOLIDAY WORSHIP

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Address: (required) Polly 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.

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Museums Need People –People Need Museums

SUBMITTED BY THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

LIVINGSTON COUNTY MUSEUM

Since 1876, the Livingston County Historical Society and Museum, located on Center Street in Geneseo, has been a cornerstone of our region, preserving the stories, artifacts, and traditions that make Livingston County unique. Next year, we celebrate the Society’s 150th anniversary as our country commemorates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

eLivingstonCountyMuseumishousedinanoriginalcobblestone school built in 1838 in the form of a Greek cross. e building operated as the Geneseo District No. 5 schoolhouse for nearly a century, and in 1932 the building became the Museum. We proudly preserve, protect, and present artifacts from all seventeen towns in the county and the indigenous inhabitants, the Haudenosaunee. Our collections showcase many of the by gone aspects of daily life on local farms and in our towns and villages; inform us of past practices in politics, education, and medicine; and illustrate the industrious nature needed to keep up a home before the advent of electricity. And newly-donated objects reﬂecting all areas of local history are constantly being added to our collection.

Currently on view are the exhibits, Always About the Land; Farm to Table in Livingston County; Slavery, Abolitionism, and the Civil War; e Land of Dixon Hollow; e History of Craig Colony;

Note from the Hometown Team: Here in the Hometown Stories column, we always seek story ideas of the local museums and historical spaces that represent our region’s culture and heritage. If you have an idea of such a historical space, please send it our way to hometown@featuredmedia.com. Thanks so much for helping keep our region’s heritage alive!

e Groveland Shaker Community; Home and Hearth; and e Military History of Our Region

We also have a large (and the last surviving) section of the original Big Tree of the Genesee, accompanied by paintings of the tree as it once stood by the Genesee River, as well as a facsimile of the Big Tree Treaty of 1797.

From May through October, we open our doors ursday, Saturday, and Sunday a ernoons to welcome visitors, students, and researchers. Additionally, folks are welcome to visit throughout the year by appointment. We host programs, tours, andexhibitionsthatbringoursharedhistorytolife. Everyone is welcome to become a member of the Historical Society and help support our mission with their membership dues. Admission is free to everyone (donations are gratefully accepted), and you do not need to be a member to visit or to attend the wide variety of public programs oﬀered at the Museum.

As we prepare to celebrate our 150th anniversary, we stand at a pivotal moment in our history. We embark on a transformational Phase 2 Building Project to improve gallery spaces, environmental controls, visitor ﬂow through exhibits, and on-site collections storage and object care spaces. ese improvements will ensure that the Museum remains a vibrant and sustainable community resource for generations to come. Ultimately, we strongly believe that people need museums because they help us understand the present by illuminating the past. And museums need people. Your interest and support of our county museum allows us to build our collections, oﬀer interactive public programs, and thrive. We hope you will come visit your museum. Together, we can continue to preserve our county’s legacy and build a stronger foundation for the generations to come.

To learn more about the Livingston County Historical Society and Museum, please visit livingstoncountyhistoricalsociety.com

Brighter

ank You

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

Generosity Abounds

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.

Volunteering

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!

Respect for the Arts

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 & Pets

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.

Deer Hunter

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.

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING FOR THOSE WHO SEEMINGLY HAVE IT ALL

Consolidate memories. Technology continues to evolve, which means that the way music, videos and photos are captured and stored is always changing. Unless a person has older gear, it’s no longer possible to watch a VHS tape featuring a family member’s graduation ceremony or reprint photographs that are on ﬁlm negatives. However, shoppers can work with a company that will transfer media onto a new format, such as a thumb drive or in a cloud-based account. This can be a heartfelt gift for someone who wants to reminisce.

STREaMING SOURCE

WEEK OF DECEMBER 8, 2025

What to watch & where to watch it:

ONNOW:“TheFamilyMcMullen”(R) HBOMax

9-Dec:“TheWestWing”(Seasons1-7) Netﬂix

10-Dec:“Merv”(PG) PrimeVideo

10-Dec:“SimonCowell:TheNextAct”(Season1) Netﬂix 10-Dec:“PercyJacksonandtheOlympians”(Season2) Disney+andHulu 11-Dec:“Manvs.Baby”(Season1) Netﬂix

Inc.

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)

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.

FAIRPORT

WindyAcresShoppingExperience willhostSantaonSaturday, December6,13,and20,from 10am-5pm!Gifts,homedecor, holidaydecorations,theState’s largestThymesFrasierFircandle inventory,mailboxforlettersto Santa,HolyChildhoodpiesfor sampling/raffling/ordering,50/50 rafflebenefitingLollypopFarm,an outdoorsleightotakephotoswith your’besties,’foodcollectionfor thePerintonFoodShelf,andhot beverageswillprovideengaging experiencesforshoppers.2518 HuberRoad,Fairport.

HENRIETTA

AreYouHavingTrouble ControllingtheWayYouEat? AreyouOverweight?Underweight?Obsessedwithfood weightordieting?Youarenot alone.Today,thereisasolution.FA FoodAddictsinRecovery Anonymous.Comehearaboutit! It’sfree!Meetings:EverySaturday at8:30am,St.Peter’sEpiscopal Church,3825E.HenriettaRd., Henrietta.Contact:LaurieL. 585-760-9753.

ROCHESTER

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

GeneseeValleyWoodcarvers havefunbuildingskillsand promotingthetraditioncraftof woodcarving.Joinuseachsecond Monday,from6:30-8:30pm,atour meetingplace,933UniversityAve, Rochester(40&8Club).Alllevels ofcarversarewelcome,including beginners.Comeasaguest;come backasamember!gvwoodcarvers. com

RUSHLIBRARY:

ChessClubforAdults:Wantto increaseyourmentalfocusand problem-solvingskills?Comeplay chess!Newadultmembersarealwayswelcome;wehaveakind,yet competitive,chessgroupthat meetsonthesecondandfourth Fridayspermonthat1:30PMin thelibrarymeetingroom.Coffee andcookieswillbeprovided.No needtoregister,justdropin!We willmeetupnextonDecember 12th.

FishFry -Drivethrufishfry.12-16 oz,batteredhaddockfiletwith goldenbrownFrenchfries,homemadecoleslaw,tartarsauceand lemonwedge.$13,Ely-Fagan AmericanLegionPost1151,260 MiddleRd.,Henrietta.Held December5&19,4-6pm.

TuesdayNightDinner -Tuesday dinnerwillbe12/9featuringoven bakedpastawithmeatballsand chef’schoicevegetableserving from4-6for$10pickupordinein. Ely-FaganAmericanLegionPost 1151,260MiddleRd.,Henrietta.

HONEOYE FALLS

Rochester’sImmigrantCommunitiesinFocus atDECEMBER8DocumentaryFilmScreeningand TownHallEvent.Localfilmmakers presenttheirrecentdocumentary film RunningtoStandStill-Migrants SearchforHopeinthePromised Land onDecember8,2025from 7-9:30pmattheDrydenTheatreat TheGeorgeEastmanMuseum. Registrationisrequiredtoattend theDecember8,2025eventand canbecompletedonlineat runningtostandstillfilm.com/ screenings.

RushHistoricalSociety’sAnnual TreeLighting&CarolingEventJoinusSaturday,December6that 6:00PM,withourAnnualTree LightingattheLibraryGazeboon thelawnoftheRushTownHall, immediatelyfollowedbycaroling withtheRothJuniorHighSchool DedicatedVoicesattheTownPavilion.Freeholidayrefreshmentswill beprovided.We’llalsoshareexcitingupdatesontheprogressofthe RushHistory&HeritageCenter building!Dresswarmlyandjoinus forthisbeautifulwaytolightup thesnowyskiesinourbeloved townofRush,NY!Hostedbythe RushHistoricalSocietyandthe RushTownHistoryOffice.

HENRIETTAPUBLICLIBRARY:

HolidayHarpConcertwithLyre/ LyreHarpDuo

Thursday,December11th,7:008:00PM

Comewelcomeinthe“most wonderfultimeoftheyear”with RoxanneZieglerandJohnGaspar oftheLyre/LyreHarpDuo,asupremelytalentedpairwhohave beenplayingmusictogethersince 1997.RoxanneandJohnwillplay someofyourfavoritetimelessholidaysongs. Registerathpl.orgorbycalling 585-359-7092.

52nd“TEAZAAR”-Christmas BazaarandHolidaySale -Crafts, decorations,ornaments,gifts, wreaths,bakedgoods,cookies, fudge,candies,“festivefoods”, take-outsoups,children-onlyshoppingarea(supervised),largeselectionofpre-enjoyedChristmas decorationsandjewelry.Teaarea. Saturday,December6thfrom9am -3pmattheFirstPresbyterian Church,27N.MainSt.(bythe gazebo)inHoneoyeFalls.Enterat MainStreetRedFrontDoors! www.first presbyterianhoneoyefalls.org. www.facebook.com/fpchf

”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.

RUSH

ComeVisitwithSantaatthe RushFireDepartment- Rush Childrenages0-12.Comevisit withSantawithTheRushFire DepartmentLadiesAuxiliaryonFridayDecember12th,2025.From 6:30-8:00pm!Therewillhave activities,snacksandagiftfrom Santa.RushFireDepartmentLarge MeetingRoom,1971RushMendonRd.,Rush.https://rushfd.org

HollyTrolleyRides attheNew 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.

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!

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RUSH

RushSeniorsannualChristmas Party willbeheldonThursday December11thatWildwood CountryClub.Signinat11am. Buffetdinneratnoonwithmusical entertainmenttofollow.Hopeto seeallourclubmembersthere. MERRYCHRISTMAS!!

WEBSTER

“Women’sClubOfWebster HolidayCookieSale”- The31st annualHolidayCookieSaleofthe Women’sClubofWebsterwilltake placeinthecommunityroomof theWebsterPublicLibraryonSaturday,December13thfrom 10:00am-11:30am.Cost:$10per pound:Cashonly.Toenterthe newly-renovatedlibrary,theentranceisontheNorthsideof building.Chairpersonsoftheevent areMaryMalone(585-429-0568) andKimTauriello(585-857-5448). Formoreinformation,pleasecontactMaryorKim.Proceedsfrom thesalewillbenefittheclub’s scholarshipfundsaswellasa plethoraofotherprogramsinthe Webstercommunity.

“Women’sClubOfWebster MeetingDecember18th”- Webster’s“SantaJimandMrs.Claus arevisitingtheWomen’sClubof Webster’sHolidayMeetingon December18thatthePenfield CountryClub,1784JacksonRd., Penfield.Social:11:30am;Meeting: 12:00noon;Lunch:12:30pm;followedbyspeakerSantaJim.Entree choices:ChickenFrench;Reuben; orItalianMelt.Lunchesinclude freshfruitandbeverage.Price:$25. Sendcheckwithchoiceofentree madeouttoWCWbyDecember 12th(FIRM)toCarolynRittenhouse, 405CountyLineRoad,Ontario,NY 14519.Questions(?)orifcheck mightbelate,phoneCarolyn (585-265-1303)beforeDecember 12th.

GET CRAFTY WITH HOMEMADE ORNAMENTS

Handmade gifts, trinkets and treats help make the holiday season special. Although cookies and other baked goods are some of the most popular homemade creations this time of year, giftgivers young and old can put their talents to use with various craft projects. Ornaments and decorations are one such idea.

SUDOKU Answers

GO FIGURE Answers

King CROSSWORD

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?

ANSWERS

10. The pigment chlorophyll.

9. 2017.

8. Capillaries.

7. William Faulkner.

6. The remote island of St. Helena.

5. Indigenous people in the Americas mastered the art of popping corn.

“A Day in the Life,” The Beatles. 4. Composer John Williams.

HOW TO ORGANIZE OFFICE GIFT EXCHANGES

Avoid gifts that are overly personal. Steer clear of giving fragrances or cosmetic products because you do not know what the other person will like. Scented products also may send the wrong message, indicating you think someone needs to cover up with an aroma. Clothing is another gift to avoid, as certain items may be seen as suggestive and you may not be in tune with the recipient’s personal style.

polltime

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.

HOLIDAY FUN FACTS

Sarah Josepha Hale spent 36 years campaigning to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. She ﬁnally succeeded in 1863.

55.0% I don’t support autonomous vehicles at all.

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&body mind

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Breaking Down the Difference Between a Cold and Inﬂuenza

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the difference between a cold and the ﬂu? -- A.T.R.

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.

A. A.

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

Light of Winter

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.

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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

Springside Meadow

Apartments

is a 62+ or disabled of any age community.

125 Scottsville-W. Henrietta Rd.

We have 54 one bedroom units with private entrances. Great amenities. Country setting. Income based. 585-359-3320

Tree Tamers

Trimming • Take Down Brush Chipper Cabling

Stump Grinding

Reasonable Rates

Free Estimates • Insured Ofﬁce - 538-2745

Cell - 585-259-5117

HOCUS-FOCUS

BY HENRY BOLTINOFF

now hiring!

Honeoye Falls-Lima

B-Shift Cleaner

$16.75/hr. + $.085/hr. Shi Diﬀerential Pension and beneﬁt eligible

Food Service Worker

$16.50/hr. Pension and beneﬁt eligible

Central School District is hiring To apply, visit: www.work4hﬂ.org

•Paid training program to obtain Commercial Driver’s License(CDL)available •High SchoolDiploma/GED required •Flexibleworkhours •Excellentbenefits

Call(585)359-5380or visitrhnet.org/drive Experience the RH Advantage!

Coaching gear, equipment & stipend provided. Previous coaching or playing experience preferred. Interested applicants only, e-mail: rguy2@rochester.rr.com Rush- enrietta CentralSchoolDistrict Is Hiring...

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ART & MUSIC

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Over25,000 LP’s.Country,Jazz, Rock,Classical,Comedy.Lowerthan AmazonpricesonGuitars(allkinds), Ukes,Mandolins,Banjos,etc!! HohnerBluesBandHarmonica: $10.95. BUZZOMUSIC.106Main Street.Geneseo.Call585-243-2480.

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CLEANING

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ELDER CARE

HOMECAREAVAILABLE for yourelderlylovedone.Experiencedinalllevelsofcare.I wouldlovetohelpyouinyour timeofneed.Formoreinformation,callSusan,585-698-7038.

FIREWOOD

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RENT

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WANTED

ANTIQUESWANTED: Coins. Furniture,Toys,Crocks,OilPaintings, Oil/FarmSigns,PedalTractors.Howard,FOXFARMANTIQUES, 585-226-6160,585-747-0193.

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Fair Housing Statement

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

1 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 325-2500 • www.lawny.org

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By Sam Mazotta

Why are cats such ﬁnicky eaters?

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.