Tri-County Edition - Genesee Valley Penny Saver 12-31-2021

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Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

Stay tuned for exciting new services coming in early 2022!

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In loving memory of Little Bit. He passed away on July 27th at 18 years & 8 months.

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HOMETOWN

1. Western New York sunset 2. Family time!

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4. Look who's peeking through the front room window to watch tv with us!

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Exercising outdoors in w inter can be exhilarating, but athletes must prioritize staying w arm and safe for the duration of their w orkouts.

IT’S A NEW YEAR!

And a chance to let all of you know how much we appreciate your loyal support.

We’re so inspired by the strength, compassion, and resilience we’ve seen all around us through a challenging year, and we’re proud to be a part of this caring community. As we begin anew in 2022,

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Our 9 editions are published weekly with a total circulation of over 147,000

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Join us for 100% Biblically-based worship: 11:00 AM Sunday Brockport Church of Christ 60 Spring St., P.O. Box 230 Brockport, NY 14420 (585) 637-2650 (parking lot located next to 69 High Street) Visit our website for more information: www.brockportchurchofchrist.org God is a Spirit, and they that worship Him, must worship Him in spirit, and in truth (John 4:24)

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Phone: 585-343-3111 Dansville Phone: 585-335-8537

Hamlin Public Library 1680 Lake Road, Hamlin 585.964.2320 hamlinlibraryny.org Mondays/Wednesdays 10am6pm; Tuesdays/Thursdays 10am-8pm; Fridays 10am-4pm; Saturdays 10am-2pm

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Here’s what’s happening at your local library…

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Members of:

Seymour Library: The Seymour Library will be CLOSED on Saturday, January 1 and Monday, January 3, in observance of the New Year Holiday.

Preschool Story Time: Tuesdays, 10:30 am to 10:50 am Join Kim and your friends for stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 2-5.

Parachute Play & More: Tuesdays, 11:00 am to 11:20 am A chance for little ones to burn off some energy for ages 2-5.

Tech Tutor*: Thursday, January 6 & 20, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Do you need help with the New Tech you got for the holidays? Come in and have a one-on-one 30 minute session with a librarian. Other tech questions?

Bring those too! Appointments required. Please call 637-1050 to register. For adults 18 and older.

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Hoag Library: Hoag Library in Albion is open Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm for browsing, computer lab, and fax/ print/wireless print/copy/scan/ notary. All patrons are required to wear a face mask regardless of vaccination status. Download free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines on the Libby and Hoopla apps. FREE Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations available in the Hoag Library parking lot! Take-AndMake Crafts in the Children’s Library.

Meeting rooms are available to the public- find the reservation form on our website! One-On-One Tech Help, Wednesdays by appointment. Storytime in the Children’s Library, Wednesday mornings. TGIF Craft Day, Fridays, 1pm, kindly register.

The Library is closed January 1. Bling Your Baby Photo Contest, January 1-15. Tea with Dee: Orleans County Trivia, January 4, Noon. Genealogy in the Stacks, January 10, 6pm and January 13, 2pm. Alzheimer’s Association of Western New York: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, January 19, 6pm, Kindly Register.

Hamlin Public Library, Monroe County Library System The Hamlin Public Library is open on Mondays/Wednesdays from 10am6pm; Tuesdays/Thursdays from 10am-8pm; Fridays from 10am-4pm; Saturdays from 10am-2pm. The library is closed December 31-January 1 in celebration of the New Year holiday.

Take-and-make crafts for kids, tween/ teen craft and adults are available the first of each month. Preschool storytime resumes with great books and fun songs on January 10 at 10:30am at the library. Copies of the Cookbook Club selection for January, Make it Ahead: a Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

by Ina Garten, are available at the library. The Cookbook Club will meet Thursday, January 13 at 6:30pm to discuss the book and share some recipes potluck style. Adult book club will meet Wednesday, January 19 to discuss Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie. Copies are available now for checkout. For more information, call the library at 964-2320, go to our website at hamlinlibraryny.org or visit our Facebook page.

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BATAVIA Museum Quilt Guild Meetings The Museum Quilt Guild meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the VA Medical Center Auditorium, 222 Richmond Ave., Batavia. Masks are currently required inside this facility. Regular meetings begin at 9:30 am and include a short business meeting, Show & Tell and a program. Dues are $20 /year for each member. Workshops may be schedule for a nominal fee. Please visit us!

20th Annual Wonderland of Trees - Come by the Holland Land Office Museum and experience the 20th Annual Wonderland of Trees, “Through the Years.” The event this year is sponsored in part by Tompkins Bank of Castile and WBTA. Nothing puts you in the holiday spirit like seeing all of the wonderfully decorated trees by local organizations and businesses.

The trees will remain up through the New Year. Be sure to stop on by and vote for your favorite one.

Admission follows the same as the regular museum admission, $5 for adults, $3 for seniors/veterans/ students, $1 for children, and $10 for families. Masks are required.

BROCKPORT Harvest Kitchen at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 14 State St., Brockport Sunday, January 9. “Grab N Go” boxes w/ Potatoes loaded with cheddar cheese, bacon and sour cream, with chili and broccoli.

Brownies for dessert. Opens at 2 pm & runs until food is gone. One box per person. Multiple orders can be placed in advance by calling Karen at (315) 569-5029. Advance order deadline 5pm Saturday, January 8. January’s meal is sponsored & prepared by staff at State Farm Insurance. https:// stlukesbrockport.org/

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne * Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of peanut butter getting stuck to the roof of your mouth.

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Batavia First Presbyterian Church in-person worship on Sundays at 9:00 am (Arise-multimedia and band) or 10:45 am (Sanctuary-liturgical and organ) or on Livestream via Facebook Live through our website: https://fpcbatavia.org For the in-person worship services, masks are not required.

PITTSFORD

WAYS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

The Women’s Club of Pittsford gives grants to non-profit, charitable organizations in Monroe County and/or surrounding counties that serve Monroe County residents. The grant should be for a special project and cannot fund salaries, stipends for volunteers or operating expenses. Grant applications can be found on the Women’s Club website: www. womensclubofpittsford.org and can be filled out online or printed and returned by mail. All applications must include a copy of the letter from the IRS advising that the organization has 501(c)(3) status.

The deadline for applications is December 31, 2021 and recipients will be notified in May. Information: Endowment Chairperson, whose name and email are listed on the website.

Continuing to surpass fitness goals is something to include in this year’s list of health resolutions.

If you own a small business, keep business cards, flyers or a sign advertising another small business in the area to show mutual support.

ROCHESTER Plant Native This Spring - Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District Launches 2022 Conservation Tree & Shrub Program.

This is a pre-order program with a deadline for ordering on March 4, 2022. We offer mail-in, email, and online ordering. The distribution of the plant material will occur at the Monroe County ecopark on April 21-22, 2022 from 9am-5pm. We will also hold a first come, first serve overstock sale April 23, 2022, 9-11am. where you can come in and purchase trees without having to preorder. Order form and our full color catalog available at: www.monroecountyswcd.org.

Questions: (585)753-7380, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.

RTOS January Theater Organ Concert - The Rochester Theater Organ Society proudly presents its next “Pops on Pipes” concert Sunday, January 9th, 2:30PM at the Rochester Auditorium Theatre.

Come and listen as RTOS member and local favorite Tim Schramm showcases the RTOS-Grierson Wurlitzer 423 theater pipe organ to its fullest! Admission for NONmembers $15 per person. Children 12 and under, and students with school ID are free. The doors open 1:45PM. Proof of Vaccination, photo ID, properly worn mask, and social distancing are required. General admission seating. Accessible for people with disabilities. For information, visit the RTOS website at http://www.rtosonline.org or call the RTOS Concert & Information Line 585-234-2295.

NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS ACROSS THE GLOBE New York, NY Times Square is in the heart of midtown Manhattan and is a sight to behold any time of year.

But the New Year’s celebration in Times Square is a truly unique event that many people insist they must experience at least once in their lifetimes. Each year, roughly one million revelers gather at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, so anyone planning to attend the celebration should aim to get there long before midnight if they want to see the famed ball drop.

W hile it’s tempting to huddle up indoors w hen w inter hits full sw ing, families w ho embrace the great outdoors w hen the temperatures dip can avoid cabin fever and enjoy one another’s company along the w ay.

GUIDELINES FOR HOMETOWN EVENTS: Events should occur on a specific date at a specific time.

Due to the increasing number of submissions, we will no longer be able to publish the following items: • Businesses/schools seeking registration for classes or program • Organizations seeking crafters or vendor • Organizations seeking donations of items Genesee Valley Penny Saver reserves the right to approve/reject events for publication. Events are published as space allows.

Event deadline is Monday, 2 weeks prior to publication date R E G I ST E R A N D S U B M I T YO U R E V E N T O N L I N E AT Log in to your account or register on our website to start submitting your events today! www.gvpennysaver.com under ‘Share With Us’ Events may also be submitted at: 1471 Route 15, Avon, NY 14414

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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 Street Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 325-2500 • www.lawny.org EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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Some regions experience heavy snow and dangerous ice storms, others find an increase in rainy conditions, and in some places, temperatures may just cool dow n a bit. Regardless of location, the w inter season brings a climate change that all drivers should consider.

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* To save a pot of burning soup, remove from the burner and DO NOT stir. Pour the unburned contents into a new pot, while trying not to disturb the burnedon bottom of the pot.

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* Experts say that those who keep track of their nutrition and exercise are more likely to keep it up. This can be as simple as a pencil and notebook paired with a calorie guidebook, or one of the many great apps for your smartphone.

In any case, set yourself up for success this year. You deserve it!

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* After-Christmas sales are a great time to buy not only gift wrap (look for solid colors that you can use all year long), holiday cards and decorations, but also next season’s winter wear. Things like scarves and gloves can be great bargains. And even coats can go on sale. Take advantage -- especially if you have kids -- and buy up. -- A.K. in Tennessee * Want to include more produce in your diet? Sources say prep is the step that makes it work. Clean, chop, slice and otherwise prepare all your produce choices for the week on the day you shop. When it’s ready and waiting, you’re less likely to skip it in favor of something more convenient (and likely less nutritious). * “A pinch of salt tossed in the coffee grounds will cut the bitterness in lower-quality coffee.

This is especially useful if you get a good deal on a can of coffee that’s not your normal brand.” -- P.L. in New Jersey

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Cat Voices Displeasure With Zoom Meeting Ban

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Refer a Friend!

Keep track of your progress. Keep a resolutions journal or start a blog that allows you to write about your efforts. If your goal is to pay down debt, make a spreadsheet that tracks your progress.

That spreadsheet might be more motivational than simply seeing a loan or credit card balance gradually reduce on your monthly statement. Writing about your trials and errors can help others and also provide a great way for you to explore your approach and tinker with it to ensure your ultimate success.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: During the pandemic, my cat “Rusty” would jump into my lap or roam across my keyboard during Zoom meetings with the rest of my team. Everyone thought it was funny. Last month I was hired to work remotely for a new company. My supervisor told me the cat cannot appear on screen. If I put Rusty into the bathroom during video calls (I have a studio apartment), he yowls loudly until I let him out. What can I do? I need to keep this job. -- Jake V., Alexandria, Virginia

DEAR JAKE: Pets can be a lot of fun to introduce in casual business meetings, but they can’t always be present, especially if your boss has forbidden it. Here are some things you can try: -- Create a “go to work” routine. We tend to follow the same format every morning (wake up, drink coffee, get dressed, sit at our computer), so add two things to the routine: attention time with Rusty, and leaving for work. Give Rusty 10-15 minutes of undivided attention somewhere between coffee and getting dressed. Once you’re dressed, say “I’m going to work!” loudly, and ignore Rusty for several minutes.

-- Make Rusty more comfortable when separated from you. Put his favorite cat bed, toys and drinking water into the bathroom when he’s sequestered.

-- Teach “go away” signals. Make a hissing noise or snap your fingers when Rusty tries to jump up.

-- Set up physical barriers around the desk, like sticky-side-up duct tape.

-- Wear headphones during calls if Rusty continues to meow.

-- Incorporate “attention breaks” during the day where Rusty gets your undivided attention, away from the desk.

The more structure you can build into a remote workday, the better. If Rusty can count on a comfortable, sequestered space during meetings, plus regular attention breaks from you, he may settle down -- and save your job.

Send your tips, questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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SENIOR NEWS By Matilda Charles Lending a Helping Hand I’ve been looking at 2022, hoping to find some value in my time and money in this chaotic world we find ourselves in, a chaos that doesn’t show any sign of ending soon. Two new activities have found their way to my to-do list.

For several months I’ve been buying a food donation card each time I shop at a certain grocery store. It’s not much, but I believe I can continue to do this. My goal is to make it through the year without missing one time. These cards are given to the local food bank, which can then use that money to buy food at a discounted rate. This has more financial benefit than if I purchased food at the regular store rate and delivered it to them. I know the food banks around here have been scrambling to keep supplies available, especially since they’re serving more families than ever before. Maybe my humble donation will help just a little bit.

The other item on my new to-do list is probably the more valuable.

I’ll be collecting groceries weekly for three very elderly people in the neighborhood. I learned that two of them had been ordering groceries for curbside pickup -- and taking taxis to go get them because they don’t drive. The third ordered her groceries for curbside, but has had them delivered.

So, instead of the extra expense of taxi or delivery, I’ll pick up their orders myself. I did a test run with one to be certain there was no problem with me using someone else’s credit card to pay for the curbside pickup. The bonus is that these three neighbors, who had never met, now know each other and talk frequently. I understand that there has already been a bit of coupon swapping and recipe sharing.

Maybe 2022 will be a good year after all. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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and LARGE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. Great condition. You move: 716-474-0386.

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Complete TREADLE SEWING MACHINE BASE to test machines repaired for donation to local nonprofits. Thank you in advance! douglaslpotter@gmail.com

COMPUTER DESK, gently used, room for a printer and keyboard plus a small drawer. Pick up Geneseo: amaylin@rochester.rr.com

USED POOL COVER to use as a garden cover, prefer rectangular but any type will do: hansjoan2@gmail.com

QUEEN METAL BED FRAME with casters. You pick up Livonia. Call or text: 585-261-6949

One TWO DRAWER FILING CABINET, used but not busted or rusted: mmshining42@gmail.com

One to four 2022 WALL CALENDARS: 585-225-1852 STANLEY HEAVY DUTY STAPLES. 1,500 pcs. Universal fit: 585-225-1852

CAMERA WITH ZOOM AND TIMER for senior to take pictures. In good working condition: 585-381-6546

BALDWIN ORGAN with two keyboard – two Octaves Pedals – bench with storage: powgear7@gmail.com

(Motorola) ARRIS CABLE MODEM (Model SB6183) or other make/models will work. jfz_rhy@yahoo.com

Three MECHANICAL TRANSPLANTER PLANT TRAYS: 585-798-1006

VINYL RECORDS they do not need to work, they are for my daughter: 585-519-8189

50+ WOODWORKING MAGAZINES, mostly American Woodworker: Pshippers@ frontier.com SCRAP METAL. Hemlock area: stuf2sell2022@yahoo.com

Gently used but still playable PLAYSTATION 4 VIDEO GAMES to expand grandchildren’s library. 585-334-6134

CHINA CABINET with solid oak cabinet base and oak and glass uppers. You must move before January 6: 585-727-0592

COMIC BOOKS and GRAPHIC NOVELS for a legally blind senior citizen. Contact me at: salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com

HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS: 585-319-2172

CRAFTING SUPPLIES; no greeting cards but will take all other stuff. Also any LARGE PLASTIC BINS. 585-748-0356

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Magazines available -1996-2007. Most with original maps/inserts. Call/Text Mark: 585-704-7948

CHILD SIZED TABLE AND CHAIRS. Good condition and smoke free home please. lambselling@yahoo.com

USED MANUAL WHEELCHAIR. Still in good condition. For someone in need.

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WHITE CHRISTMAS TREE 2 to 3 ft. tall. 585-975-9367

FULL BOX SPRING, no mattress. Very good condition. Pick up, Avon: beulah102005@yahoo.com

TREADMILL rated for at least 400 pounds to help a family member lose weight. jtccg@aol.com

P205/75R/14 DODGE CARAVAN GOOD YEAR TIRE AND RIM. Lots of tread. Pick up, Greece: 585-621-5435

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Brighton area: 585-424-2907 Men’s size 7-13 SOFCOMFORT CUSTOM ORTHOTIC INSERT for prosthetic victim, left side only: tjpr@yahoo.com One mounted DEAN 175/65/14 M&S TIRE: 585-421-3681 Box of 60 XYLITOL PACKETS for a neti pot: Kathy.barsz@gmail.com We have lots of CHESTNUTS: 585-300-7630 Long SLIP & SLIDE used once. You pick up, Fairport: hking29768@aol.com UPRIGHT PIANO. You move: 585-245-9043 GENESEE VALLEY PENNY SAVER

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HOMETOWN PHOTOS Secret Santa While enjoying breakfast around 9am on December 24th at Wanda's in Livonia, our waitress informed us someone paid the bills for all the diners. Thank you! What a kind gesture! Will pass this good deed on!

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I love LeRoy I came from [local town] and moved to Leroy in 1994, and the rest is history!

Stolen American Flag I’m 85, a Navy Veteran and a worker in public service my entire life. I am a proud American and have always had an American flag flying from the front of my house.

A few days ago, the flag was, for the first time in my life, stolen. Presumably whoever took it thinks of themselves as an upstanding patriot. It’s not the monetary value that counts, but the idea that stealing a flag that stands for the principles of honesty and honor is okay. It’s all very sad.

Response to Foreign Aid I’m curious as to why you selected Israel to complain about when the U.S. sends 13.4 million dollars per day to Afghanistan, and this year announced that we would be sending Afghanistan an additional 64 million.

Foreign Aid missing facts The aid sent to Israel is less than Afghanistan receives, yet a recent rant singled out Israel. 74% of aid to Israel is spent with USA companies. Therefore, the money is being given back to towns in the USA, which was the writer’s complaint. We also benefit every day from Israel’s technological innovations. Attacking Israel without sharing other relevant details is [wrong]. Rants should stick to local issues, like garbage cans and road maintenance.

Turn signals The number of people using their turn signals while dropping off their little ones at the local elementary school is appalling. Zero. Zero parents signaled to other drivers their intent on where to drive while carrying their precious children in the car. If a parent were to pull out and cause an accident, that parent is going to come out of that car screaming at the other car because their 7 year old is in it and how dare they hit them, despite the parent being the one to pull out in front of the oncoming car without a warning of any kind. Turn signals exist for a reason. Please use them.

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Left lane drivers Who’s never heard the saying, “Slower traffic stay to the right?” Obviously some drivers haven’t. I passed a pickup on the right because he was slower. Passed through a couple intersections and moved over into the left lane when my turn came up. I moved into the turn lane and turned. As he passed, he blew his horn. No, I didn’t cut him off. There was plenty of distance between us. He shouldn’t have been there in the first place let alone getting upset when I did have to slow to turn. A little hint for the pickup: If you’re going to be an idiot, don’t be one while driving your truck with your business name all over it.

Christmas trees Another year, another price increase on Christmas trees. $54 for a tree? No thanks. I visited a tree farm on [local road] this year, and one of the owners admitted to me when one tree farm raises their prices they all do. Let me translate that for you. They don’t want competition, because competition drives prices down not up. The tree farms have been raising their prices at a year after year rate of $3.20. At that rate, given the current prices, you can expect to pay about $100 for your tree in 15 years.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE By Lucie Winborne * During the entire run of Gilligan’s Island, it was never revealed if “Gilligan” was his first or last name.

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RESOLVE TO WEAR CLOTHES THAT FIT IN THE YEAR AHEAD Many people struggle to find the right size clothing, shoes and undergarments. It’s a situation that affects both men and women.

Consider these facts: • Research by menswear retailer Jacamo found 22 percent of British men are wearing the wrong size clothes or shoes.

• A recent international study done by Swiss lingerie company Triumph found that, of the 10,000 women polled, 64 percent are wearing the incorrect bra size.

• The average shoe size is up about two sizes since the 1970s.

Yet, at least one-third of men and half of women are buying the wrong size, according to Long Tall Sally, a U.K.-based apparel and footwear retailer that gets almost half its sales from North America.

Many people today purchase their clothing off the rack and never step inside a tailor’s shop unless it is to have formal clothing adjusted for special occasions. People generally give little thought to taking out the measuring tape and getting a refresher on their measurements - despite changes in their body weights. Plus, many do not recheck their shoe sizes, likely because shoe stores are mostly self-service and the number of Brannock devices, or the standard foot measuring tool for the worlds footwear industry, are dwindling in retail centers.

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Happy New Year!

Moving Forward in 2022

BY AMANDA DUDEK

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fter nearly two pandemic years, it can be challenging to look forward to 2022 with a sense of hope and optimism.

Pandemic protocols are constantly in flux. New and often seemingly conflicting information continues to stream across all forms of media. This continuing pandemic landscape can feel as unstable as shifting sands or ocean waves during a storm.

Family: We may not always agree with or get along with all our family members. However, the bonds of family are some of the strongest and most enduring ones we experience. With family, we find the shared experiences that help shape our identity as well as ongoing comfort and support.

Future: No matter the challenges of the present, there is always something new up ahead, always a bend in the road around which we cannot see. Another adage encourages us, “Nothing endures but change.” Reaching this future can be as simple as putting one foot in front of the other; that is, it is continuing on each day. Eventually, one day at a time, we will walk out of this together.

Like a storm, no pandemic lasts forever. Everything has its time.

All the struggles of the present are temporary. No one knows when the pandemic roar will quiet into a seasonal growl, it is not eternal.

Studies will continue. Understanding will increase, and vaccines and treatments will only continue to improve. Time, as the adage promises, will heal all “wounds.”

As we enter 2022, always remember that everything is temporary. Find your stars, your constants, and step boldly into the new year. All it takes is one step at a time.

But how does one navigate in the meanwhile?

Since time immemorial, sailors have been navigating by the stars.

With no land in sight on a changeable and trackless expanse, the stars remained a constant by which to find one’s way home again.

In some ways, these pandemic years are like an ocean, and we have been swept out to sea. If we wish to find our way “home,” we must navigate by our “stars.” Although these stars are not always the same, some are true for many.

Faith: What we believe is central to who we are. These beliefs help us to make sense of the world around us as well as our experiences in it. They can help put even challenging experiences like a pandemic into perspective while offering hope, comfort, and guidance.

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH LIVING WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Less Mercury in Flu Shot Than in Can of Tuna

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1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest island in Africa?

DEAR DR. ROACH: How much mercury is safe? -A.C.

2. LANGUAGE: What does “Auld Lang Syne” mean?

ANSWER: The chemical element mercury exists in

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3. MOVIES: How many spirits visit Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”?

4. THEATER: On which opera is the rock musical “Rent” based?

5. FOOD & DRINK: What is marmite?

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DID YOU KNOW? New Year’s resolutions are made every January, and many people use this tradition as a chance to declare their intention to change jobs in the year ahead. The reasons why people change jobs vary, but the most popular reason to do so might surprise you. According to a LinkedIn survey of more than 10,000 people who recently changed jobs, 45 percent of respondents indicated they changed jobs due to a lack of opportunities for advancement with their previous employers. The next most popular reason to switch jobs was dissatisfaction with the leadership of senior management. Employers may be surprised to learn that dissatisfaction with compensation was relatively low on the list of why people changed jobs, as just 34 percent of respondents listed that among the top reasons why they left their old jobs. While that may encourage employers to find ways other than pay increases to keep their employees happy, it’s also important to note that the LinkedIn survey found that money was the second most popular reason job switchers, 74 percent of whom received higher salaries at their new jobs, chose their new positions.

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6. GAMES: How many weapons are available in the original board game “Clue”?

7. TELEVISION: What is Jean-Luc Picard’s catchphrase as captain in “Star Trek: The Next Generation”?

8. LITERATURE: Which Victor Hugo novel was made into an animated Disney movie in the 1990s?

9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: When was the first Times Square Ball Drop on New Year’s Eve? 10. SCIENCE: What is it called when a gas changes into a liquid?

Answers 1. Madagascar 2. Times long past 3. Four, including Jacob Marley and the spirits of past, present and future 4. “La Boheme” 5. A savory food spread that is the byproduct of beer brewing 6. Six -- revolver, wrench, knife, lead pipe, candlestick and rope 7. “Make it so.”

8. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” 9. 1907 10. Condensation

three forms: elemental mercury, which is the kind in thermometers; inorganic mercury, especially mercuric chloride; and organic mercury, including methyl and ethyl mercury. All of these have toxicities, but the types of toxicities are different for each, and the safe level depends on which type it is.

Elemental mercury is dangerous primarily when it is inhaled, which occurs mainly in occupational settings.

Accidental swallowing of the small amount of mercury in a thermometer has very low toxicity, but I still don’t recommend it. Inorganic mercury is seldom a problem, as it is almost never used these days in the U.S. and Canada. Most products containing this form of mercury have been banned.

Methyl mercury is the major concern for consumers, as this is found in fish. It accumulates in the environment, and tends to be worst in larger fish, which eat the smaller fish and over their lifetime accumulate the methyl mercury, which was formerly used as a fungicide. The Environmental Protection Agency warns an average-size person not to exceed 70 mcg per day of methyl mercury: Below this dose, toxicity is unlikely.

This translates to two to three servings of fish per week, but no more than one serving of highest-risk fish for methyl mercury per week. High-risk sources include most tuna, halibut and snapper.

Ethyl mercury is significantly less toxic than methyl mercury, as it is removed from the body more quickly.

There is no EPA recommendation for ethyl mercury levels. Ethyl mercury has been used as a preservative in vaccines, but it has been removed from all childhood and most adult vaccines. It is still used in some flu vaccines -- the ones in multidose vials: Singleuse vials do not need a preservative. The amount of ethyl mercury in a flu shot is less than the more dangerous methyl mercury found in a can of tuna.

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Featured Nonprofit:

Community Hygiene Bank The Community Hygiene Bank (CHB) of Brockport supports their community by providing important hygiene items to those in need, including toothbrushes, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning products, adult necessities, feminine products, and a list of other products.

For more information, visit the CHB Facebook page, email communityhygienebank@gmail.com, or call (585) 637-8530.

Would your nonprofit organization like to be our Nonprofit of the Month? There is no cost.

Email hometown@gvpennysaver.com with your information!

• Alzheimer’s Association: Be a part of our planning committees! Email Julie DeMersman at jademersman@alz.org or call (585) 257-4476.

• Aurora House of Western Monroe County, Comfort Care Home: Aurora House offers end of life care to people in the last weeks and months of their lives. Call (585) 617-4863 or email director@aurorahousewmc.com.

• Crossroads House is looking for volunteers for Resident Care, Fundraising Support, Building and Grounds Maintenance, Office Assistance and a variety of other support roles. Email: emilycrawford@crossroadshouse.com.

Refresh, Rejuvenate & Revitalize

• Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP): We are in need of basic barn help for the horses, especially on Saturdays and Sundays.

Mostly cleaning stalls and basic grooming (no experience necessary). Email ladyalina14@yahoo.com or call (585) 478-4664.

• Intravenous hydration is a low risk procedure of administering vitamins, minerals & nutrients directly into the bloodstream, allowing for 100% absorption to your cells • Results can be immediate and last 1-3 weeks!

• Generation Two: Volunteers needed to play with children in kindergarten to 2nd grade in select Monroe County schools in the fall. Training provided.

Commitment of 1 day per week for 3 hours. Visit our website to learn about our program at www.g2rochester.org. Call Mary Terwilliger, Director of Community Engagement at (585) 613-2590 or email mary.terwilliger@ g2rochester.org.

Great for: • Athletic Performance Recovery Receive • Cold & Flu Relief 25% OFF • Hangover Relief your first • Immune System Support infusion!

• Migraine & Headache Relief • Skin Health & Complexion Improvement

• Genesee County 4-H Program, 4-H Teen Club Leader: Coordinate monthly meetings and projects for youth age 13-18. Call (585) 343-3040 or email genesee4h@cornell.edu.

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• Girl Scouts of Western NY: The Avon-Caledonia area is looking for volunteers for troops Daisy, Brownie, and Juniors. Training and many resources provided. Contact Jeanne at (585) 226-6434 or by email at jfusco33@ juno.com.

• Give-a-Lift at Lifespan is seeking volunteer drivers to provide independence and safety for our older neighbors who are no longer able to drive. Rides are given to medical appointments and other necessary supplemental insurance are provided free of charge. If you have a couple of hours a week, or even a couple of hours a month, contact us by phone at (585) 244-8400 or email at info@lifespan-roch.org.

413 East Main Street, Upper West Batavia, NY 14020 585.494.7411 Vivifyhl@gmail.com Web: Vivifyhl-medispa.com

• Lifespan of Greater Rochester’s AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP of Livingston County needs volunteers 55 and older to serve as coaches in evidence-based programs, providers of respite to caregivers, and others to volunteer at Noyes Health gift shop. Please contact Deborah Palumbos at (585) 851-9388 or email her at dpalumbos@lifespanrochester.org.

CALL US TODAY to schedule.

Gift certificates always available!

• Richmond (Honeoye) Fire Department needs volunteers to help with everything from fighting fires to fire-fighter suppport, ambulance driver and EMS suppprt. There is something for everyone to help with. Help us to help you, your neighbors and community. Volunteering is a rewarding experience.

Contact us for details. Email Dale Doty at ddoty3@rochester.rr.com or call him at (585) 750-1173.

Michelle M. Maniace, MSN, FNP-C Certified Nurse Practioner and Vivify Owner Batavia Native with over 25 years of healthcare experience in WNY

• Sent by Ravens Food Pantry would like help with food pick ups, food deliveries, stocking shelves, clothing closet organization, toy room organization, and website assistance! Pantry is open on Saturday from 9-11 a.m. Please call (585) 481-5942.

HOW TO SUCCEED WITH YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION Be as specific as possible. In addition to being patient, being specific when deciding on a resolution can increase the likelihood that the successful pursuit of that resolution will have as positive an impact on your life as possible. For example, a nonspecific resolution to lose weight may be successful if you only shed a single pound. But men and women who resolve to lose weight typically want to lose more than one pound. By resolving to lose a predetermined and specific number of pounds, you might be more likely to commit to your goal, and more encouraged the closer you get to achieving that goal.

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• UR Medicine Home Care/Meals On Wheels: Help us deliver meals in Monroe County. Meals are delivered Monday-Friday between the hours of 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Call (585) 274-4385.

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NOW HIRING for the following!!

Marketing Assistant Senior Buyer Assembly – All Shifts Finisher – 1st & 2nd Shift Engineered Pumps Systems – All Shifts Shipping – 3rd Shift Awesome People and Culture.

Great Benefits to include Health Insurance and Tuition Reimbursement.

Check out our website for all of the details and to apply! www.libertypumps.com/ Employment-Opportunities

Lapp, LLC is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-voltage insulators.

Come work for a company with a great reputation.

We’re hiring

Production Worker Needed In LeRoy, NY!

Pathstone Weatherization Program Full-Time Temp to Permanent Positions Providing energy saving measures to lower energy bills & improve comfort in Monroe County

2nd Shifts Available

Crew Positions General labor skills with carpentry, insulation and minor home repair experience preferred.

• Ability to read production orders, simple blueprints and work instructions • Able to lift heavy loads, good mechanical skills Starting wage: $17.75/hr.

Also accepting applications for:

Crew Leader and/or Home Energy Auditor Knowledge of the home performance industry or experience in a related field preferred.

plus $.35 shift differential

All Applicants Must: • Have Valid Driver’s License, vehicle & insurance • Pass Background Check

Complete an application at: Lapp, LLC 130 Gilbert Street, LeRoy, NY 14482 or e-mail resume to:

All tools, equipment and additional training will be provided.

Send Resume to: cbrandau@pathstone.org No Phone Calls Please

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LOCAL DELIVERY DRIVER • FULL-TIME Salary Range • Approx. $75,000 a year to start $3,000 Retention Bonus Program as well

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT RETURNING TO SCHOOL

Excellent medical, dental and 401k benefits package!

Full-time employment opportunities for CDL-A drivers for current and future openings. Duties consist of delivering to McDonald’s restaurants in New York State. No layovers. Must be willing to work in the yard fueling and switching when not driving. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including a weekend day. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. 18+ months’ driving experience preferred.

To apply: http://www.a-d.us

STRANGE BUT TRUE By Lucie Winborne * Daisies aren’t just for picking or playing “He loves me, he loves me not.” They’re also an excellent source of vitamin C and have been said to slow bleeding, relieve indigestion, and soothe coughs.

BROCKPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Adults who decide to return to school after a long layoff are following a popular path.

According to the education resource Education Corner, a growing number of career colleges and vocational training schools now offer bachelor’s and graduate degree programs geared toward working adults.

People return to school for various reasons, including the chance to learn new skills or further develop their existing skills. Some return to school because they are changing careers, while others may have lost a job or desire a promotion and feel that attaining a higher level of education or new skills can make reaching that goal more likely.

Adults who hope to return to school might be surprised to learn that the educational landscape has changed considerably since they were last in a classroom.

TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR WORK YEAR: 12 Months SALARY: Commensurate with Experience BENEFITS: NYS Retirement System Healthcare Paid Time Off

If you are interested in applying, please go to the link below and apply by the

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THE RIGHT WAY TO LEAVE A JOB

Full-Time Positions Available!

ENTRY LEVEL MANUFACTURING POSITIONS

Provide ample notice. Even if it is time to move on, ensure that your current employer has plenty of time to interview potential replacements and train someone to take your place. This ensures an easy transition for all involved, and can show your employer that you have the company’s best interests in mind. While two weeks’ notice is the standard, if you have held a professional position for some time, extend the courtesy to three.

• FULL-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE • APPLY TODAY, START TOMORROW

• Full-time openings on all 3 shifts • $16.03 an hour plus shift differential • Apply online: https://chapinmfg.com/ pages/careers or by visiting www.indeed.com OR stop in at 700 Ellicott Ave. in Batavia to fill out an application OR call (585) 343-3140 ext. 3028 $1,000 to set up an interview

Central Solutions Staffing Hiring @ Premier Genesee Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Part-time Dietary Aide (11:30am – 7:30pm, 4:30pm – 8:30pm)

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278 Bank Street • Batavia, NY Apply online at Indeed.com OR Stop in and fill out an application OR Call Heather 585-344-0584, ext. 2121 to schedule an interview

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GENERAL ASSOCIATES WELDERS CNC TURRET OPERATORS PRESS BRAKE OPERATORS

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THE RIGHT WAYS TO UPDATE A RÉSUMÉ The job market can be competitive, as new graduates flood the field each and every year. But graduation season is not the only time of year when the competition to find work gets heated.

The start of the new year tends to be one of the busiest times of year for new hires. According to the employment resource Simply Hired, the first Monday after New Year’s Day tends to be the busiest day for job search activity.

Companies are returning to full production after the holidays, and as a result there is a flurry of new activity. This means applicants can use the last quarter of the year to prepare for job searches they will institute once the calendar turns.

Many job seekers may benefit from revamping their résumés before beginning their search. It’s not uncommon for recruiters to receive thousands of résumés for each job opening they post, and the sheer volume of applicants can make it difficult for job seekers to get their résumés seen. In such instances, job seekers must take steps to tip the odds in their favor.

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You love what you do, now love where you do it LeRoy Village Green Residential Healthcare Facility is now hiring for the following positions: $2000.00 Sign-On Bonuses Certified Nursing Assistants (training available), All Shifts: • Competitive Rates • Flexible scheduling • Shift differentials • 12 hour shifts available • Per diem rates/shifts available

$5000 Sign-On Bonuses Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN), 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am: • Competitive Rates • Flexible scheduling • Shift differentials • 12 hour shifts available • Per diem rates/shifts available

Laundry Aide Full-Time 37.5 hrs, every other weekend

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Activities Leader: LeRoy Village Green RHCF is seeking a full-time energetic and passionate Activities Leader for our skilled nursing facility. Daily duties include working directly with residents on units without direct supervision, completing resident assessments, organize and request supplies and equipment as requested, assist the Activity Director, and set up program areas as needed.

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Employment is contingent on successful completion of pre-placement physical and criminal background check.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere. LeRoy Village Green is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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