* “The Whole Shabang” is a brand of potato chips once sold only in jails and prisons. It was so popular that in 2016, due to demand from ex-inmates, it was finally made available to the general public.
* In Alabama, it’s against the law to drive while impersonating a member of the clergy.
* The fear of young people is known as “ephebiphobia.”
* Gatling gun salesmen went to Civil War battlefields to demonstrate their products in actual combat.
* In the Solomon Islands, dolphin teeth were (and still are) used as a form of currency.
HOW COMMUNITIES BENEFIT WHEN CONSUMERS SHOP LOCAL
Support nonprofits. Local businesses often support good work in the community, such as nonprofit groups. These can include schools and sports teams, among other groups. According to Dr. Sue Lynn Sasser, professor of economics at the University of Central Oklahoma, studies indicate nonprofits “receive 250 percent more support from small businesses than larger ones.”
home services
10 Editions delivered weekly to 105,000 Homes
165,000 Print Readers
80,000 Digital Readers Office:
PO Box 340 • 1471 Route 15 Avon, NY 14414
Phone: 585-226-8111
Fax: 585-226-3390
www.gvpennysaver.com
Email: mail@gvpennysaver.com
President
General Manager
Creative Director
Harrison
Karam
Nolan
Assistant Creative Director
Ivison
Production Supervisor
Wasson
Prepress Supervisor
Pratt Sales Department
Mann Circulation Manager
Schojan
Members of:
FREE HOME ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS
The PathStone Weatherization Assistance Program is available for income-eligible households in Monroe County located outside of the city limits.
Send address changes to: Genesee Valley Penny Saver PO BOX 340 Avon, NY 14414-0340
services
polltime
The Rochester area and Finger Lakes region is known for their vibrant festivals, scenic attractions, and events throughout the year. As we come out of hibernation this year, what do you look forward to exploring in the next few months?
- Exploring nature in our beautiful region
- Celebrating holidays and cultural traditions in the community
- Discovering something new around the region
- Supporting local farmers’ markets and street fairs
- Letting spontaneity guide the way this season
Poll ends 04-15-2025
Poll ended 04-08-2025
This week, a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts is set to go into effect. Data on the potential impact of tariffs such as these may help or hurt the American economy and its people. What is your take on the affect at this point?
56.1% Tariffs such as these will significantly impact the economy negatively
2.4% Tariffs such as these may have a negative impact
2.4% Tariffs such as these will have minimal impact either positively or negatively
9.8% Tariffs such as these may have a positive impact
29.3% Tariffs such as these will significantly impact the economy positively
DON’T MISS A BEAT…
Sign up for FREE US postal delivery of this paper to your home every week.
If someone you know would like to start receiving this paper, snap a picture of this page and send it to them! Yes, I want to receive the Tri-County
Genesee Valley Penny Saver. Print copy only available to zip codes: 14420, 14464, 14468, 14470, 14476 & 14559
1. Simply fill out the form and mail to us 2. Online at GVPENNYSAVER.COM/TCA OR 3. Take a photo of this completed form and email it to: Subscribe@gvpennysaver.com Email me a copy please! Choose 1 of 3 easy ways!
Signature: (required) Date: NY Address: (required)
STORIES BEHIND THE STORIES OF Sarah Cedeño’s
The Grand Scheme of Things
BY SUZIE WELLS
“...all of the threads came together to create the story of a space and the potential emotional experiences of those who lived in it.”
Sarah Cedeño, a widely published prose writer and SUNY Brockport adjunct professor, has long been captivated by the intricacies of human existence. rough her work, she illuminates the resilience and emotional complexity of her characters. With a BA and MA in Creative Writing from SUNY Brockport and an MFA in Fiction Writing from Goddard College, Cedeño now teaches at her alma mater, nurtures writers at Rochester’s Writers & Books, and lends her expertise as a fiction editor for various literary magazines.
Her upcoming short story collection, e Grand Scheme of ings (Small Harbor Publishing, July 2025), set in the fictional college town of Bridgeport in Western New York, delves into the struggles, triumphs, and connections of its residents. With themes of loss, resilience, and transformation, the stories offer a poignant exploration of human nature. From historical inspirations to local legends, Cedeño’s stories are deeply rooted in place and history, weaving reality and fiction together in a compelling tapestry. e collection began as Cedeño’s MFA project. Balancing her roles as young mother, educator, and soon-to-be village historian, Toni Morrison’s famous words resonated with her: “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” Cedeño says she’s “always been frustrated by the limitations of historical documents to capture a full emotional truth, so when I was writing and revising these stories, all of the threads came together to create the story of a space and the potential emotional experiences of those who lived in it.”
While many influences have shaped her work, Cedeño acknowledges the role of both literature and personal connections. “ ough Alice Munro has a tainted reputation, reading her stories was integral to my development as a writer,” she says, explaining her inclusion of Munro’s quote as the collection’s epigraph.
UNEARTHING LOCAL HISTORY AND PERSONAL MEMORIES
Cedeño’s inspirations for these stories stem from historical events, local lore, and personal memories. For instance, she says a search of her own Brockport home resulted in an article about Idaho the dog, who was put on trial for murder in Brockport in 1936, and that led to ‘ e Wash,’ a story reimagining the historical event and blending it with themes of grief and unexpected solace.
“Cold Storage” was inspired by the Hartwell Takeover, a SUNY BrockportstudentprotestfollowingtheU.S.invasionofCambodia during the Vietnam War. e political upheaval backdrop frames the journey of June, a young woman returning home to find her world unraveling.
“Dear Louis, If I Could Write You a Letter” was inspired by news reports of a prowler during WWII, and incorporating the Great Tomato Pack at the Quaker Maid factory, a community effort to can tomatoes before they spoiled despite so many away at war.
“Orient Express” is inspired by an area student who joined the Universalist Church in the ‘70s and ran off when her parents tried to ‘deprogram her.’
“Primal” taps into childhood rumors about a neighborhood murder, a story that le an imprint on Cedeño, particularly as she babysat in the very house where it occurred.
Certain settings have also shaped her narratives, such as e Rathskeller, a bar on Brockport’s campus before it became a dry campus, which becomes the backdrop for “Professor Bird.” Similarly, the High Street Cemetery, a childhood haunt where she would read gravestones and imagine local history, influences her storytelling, Cedeño says.
rough her collection, Sarah Cedeño weaves a narrative landscape rich with historical echoes, personal memory, and universal emotion—an exploration of what it means to live, love, and remember.
ON WRITING AND WHAT COMES NEXT
Writing is an integral part of Cedeño’s daily life, whether in the classroom alongside her students, at her home office surrounded by gathered scraps of inspiration, or in passing moments while walking or grocery shopping. “Most important to my process is to keep an open mind, collect what’s around me, write bits and pieces and, once I feel full and ready to begin, begin,” she reflects.
Share your original stories about local heroes, community events, school achievements, or hidden gems–email your story idea to hometown@gvpennysaver.com! READ MORE STORIES AT GVPENNYSAVER.COM
Cedeño sees her work as a means of understanding what it means to be human, of exploring identity and connection. She emphasizes the role of writing in understanding the world: “ ere isn’t a life untouched by trauma, and writing helps the mind process these experiences and gives us a sense of power over what happens to us and others.”
“Creative writing allows us to connect with others across boundaries – physical, emotional, social – which is essential to understanding humanity. When we read a particular character’s story, we recognize similar experiences, emotions, and details, and that regardless of our differences, we are all human, we all have souls.”
Cedeño remains deeply engaged in new projects, including e Visible Woman, a full-length book of essays covering subjects as varied as Lizzie Borden (who Cedeño recently discovered is in her bloodline) and pollution from Brockport’s Kleen Brite factory. She’s also working on a hockey novel, inspired by her sons’ involvement in the sport.
For aspiring writers, Cedeño advises, “Stay curious. Connect. Write. Do for others as well as yourself. Keep going. Take risks.”
e Grand Scheme of ings will launch at Bookeater in Rochester, with an official release scheduled for July 2025.
She’s scheduled to read at e Dove Block in Geneva (August 31, 1-3 pm) and at the Writers Forum in Brockport (Nov 19, 7:30pm).
Further details can be found on her website: sarahmcedeno.com
TOMATO PILE OF THE GREAT TOMATO PACK
SARAH CEDENO AND HER FAMILY
MYSTERY TRIP
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Deluxe motorcoach transportation and a delicious lunch, the rest is a secret!
• Your final destination is no more than 4 hours away, but that’s all the clues you’ll get!
*Payment is Non-refundable. Cancellation Insurance Available & Highly Recommended.
Bahamas - 7 Night Cruise
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Deluxe Round Trip Motorcoach Transportation from Batavia to New York City
• Seven night cruise to the Bahamas
• Meals and entertainment onboard ship and All Known Government Taxes and Fees.
Deposit $250.00 per person due at booking.
Book early for best cabin selection. Final payment is due April 25, 2025.
Cancellation Insurance Available & Highly Recommended.
$1,599 Based on double occupancy outside window cabin (OR1)
$1,799 Based on double occupancy outside balcony cabin (BR2)
Thousand Islands
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Motorcoach to Alexandria Bay
• Uncle Sam’s Boat Tour - Lunch
• Boldt Castle
Full payment due at time of sign up. Payment is Non-refundable. Cancellation Insurance is Available & Highly Recommended.
1,469
Lancaster, PA - Noah YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Roundtrip motorcoach from Batavia
• 1 night accommodations at the Comfort Inn of Lancaster
• Dinner Friday night
• Performance of Noah at Sight and Sound Friday night
• Breakfast Saturday morning at hotel
• Time on your own at Kitchen Kettle
• Amish Farmlands Tour
• First Choice Travel Tour Manager
Price per person: $498.00 based on double occupancy. Single supplement- add $100.00.
Nonrefundable Deposit: $100.00 per person at time of booking.
Final payment is due Sept. 15, 2025.
Cancellation Insurance Available & Highly Recommended.
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular
in New York City YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Round trip motorcoach transportation
• 1 night hotel accommodation
• 1 breakfast
• Ticket to Rockettes Christmas Spectacular (3rd Mezzanine)
• Onondaga lights tour
• First Choice Travel Tour Manager
Deposit $100.00 per person due at booking.Final payment due October 10, 2025. Deposit Non-refundable, Cancellation Insurance Available & Highly Recommended.
BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 40 PEOPLE
$399.00 per person Double Occupancy (one king or two double beds)
$389.00 per person Triple Occupancy (two double beds)
$379.00 per person Quad Occupancy (two double beds)
So much to offer, all under one roof.
Publishing
Reach your customers through our diverse publishing platforms, including the Genesee Valley Penny Saver, the Southern Tier Shopper, community guides and directories, HOME magazine, as well as state and national advertising solutions.
digital
Deliver the right message to the right person at the right time with our comprehensive digital solutions, including digital display ads, email marketing, OTT/CTV, photo and video, SEO/SEM, social media, websites, and ecommerce and more!
printing & Promotional
Yes, we do that too! From flyers and signs to stickers and labels, invites and cards, direct mail, newsletters, newspapers, and special event publications, we offer comprehensive printing services to meet all your needs.
Your one-stop shop for promo products: event and trade show items, online stores, school and business apparel, political products, yard signs, banners and more.
Science has never drummed up quite as effective a tranquilizing agent as a sunny spring day.
~ W. Earl Hall
Guidelines for Hometown Events
To Post Your Event:
Log in and submit your event online at www.gvpennysaver.com/calendar or in person at: 1471 Route 15, Avon, NY 14414
Submit your event by the Monday 2 weeks prior to publication date.
Events must occur on a specific date and time. Event submissions may not include businesses or schools seeking registration for classes or programs, or organizations seeking crafters, vendors, or item donations.
Genesee Valley Penny Saver reserves the right to approve/reject events for publication. Events are published as space allows.
HOW SMALL BUSINESSES CAN MAKE THE MOST OF LOCAL MARKETS
Do your research: Chances are business owners can find a number of festival or marketplace opportunities in or around their communities each month. Some of these festivals may be large scale events like annual Christmas bazaars, while others might be more toned down affairs that occur each week. Business owners can research local festivals, paying particular attention to how communities market the events and which businesses attend them. Community turnout is another significant factor to consider. Such research can help business owners determine which festivals best suit their businesses and what they’re hoping to accomplish.
Apple Brie Bites
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed 5 ounces Brie cheese
Servings: 24
1/2 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
Heat oven to 400 F. Grease mini muffin pan.
Press seams of puff pastry sheet together. Cut sheet into quarters then each quarter into six pieces.
Use rolling pin to flatten each piece of pastry into square shape. Place one square into each muffin cup.
Put 1/2 teaspoon brie, 1 teaspoon apple butter and 1/2 teaspoon chopped pecans into each muffin cup.
Bake 13-15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
Magic Maze
PERSONALITY ADJECTIVES
real estate
STREAMING SOURCE
WEEK OF APRIL 14, 2025
MAKE EASTER EGGS LAST
Families gather on Easter to participate in many different traditions that have been passed down through time. One such tradition is coloring Easter eggs. Millions of eggs are harvested and sold this time of year to be included in Easter festivities. However, soon after egg hunts have been completed and family dinners are brought to the table, those colored eggs may be relegated to the trash. When colored with foodgrade dyes, such as those manufactured and readily available around Easter, the eggs remain safe to eat. Colored eggs that are stored in a refrigerator can last up to a week if their shells remain intact. Peeled eggs may last up to five days, says the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Once eggs are boiled and dyed, they should be promptly put into the refrigerator to keep them fresh and edible. It’s adviseable to use plastic, wood or papier-mâché eggs for Easter egg hunts, as eggs made of such materials will not spoil. Otherwise, hide and refrigerate hardboiled eggs if this task can be completed within two hours. After that time frame, the eggs have the potential to spoil. By eating colored eggs, you can reduce waste and add a tasty appetizer to Easter meals.
ON NOW: “An Evening with Elton John & Brandi Carlile” (R) Paramount+ 15-April: “The Carters: Hurts to Love You” (Documentary) Paramount+ 16-April: “The Diamond Heist” (Limited Series) Netflix 16-April: “The Valley” (Season 2) Peacock 16-April: “Government Cheese” (Season 1) AppleTV+ 17-April: “Ransom Canyon” (Season 1) Netflix
Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.
All real estate advertised in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Fair Housing Enforcement Project Monroe County Legal Assistance Center 1 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 325-2500 • www.lawny.org
Brighter
My Lucky Day
Thank you so very much to whoever found and turned in my cell phone on St. Patrick’s Day at the local Post Office. I was doing a complicated mailing and set my phone down on the counter to look up an address. I was several miles away when I noticed it was missing and anxiously drove back expecting it to be gone. When I asked at the front desk, the clerk presented the phone to me and said someone had turned it in and didn’t leave their name. I am very appreciative of the honesty and integrity of this person and they made my St. Patrick’s Day a truly lucky day!
Coffee, Breakfast Kindness
My special THANKS to the kind young woman who thought she had cut me off at our drive thru coffee establishment in Hamlin. It was a cold, snowy morning almost 2 months ago. I had pulled over to answer my phone before entering the drive thru lane. A woman went around me. I finished my call and pulled in behind her. She must have thought she cut me off and kindly paid for my coffee and breakfast wrap as an apology-- you don’t see that consideration often!, How very thoughtful of her. I had no way to thank her or to assure her that she did NOT cut me off. I took that amount of money I was going to pay for my meal, added to it and donated it to our food bank. I hope that it pays forward and the thoughtful lady reads this!!
Parking Illegally
I live on [local road] and there are “No Parking” signs up and down the street. My visitors obey the signs and park in the public parking lot or if it’s a quick stop, we use our flashers. Unfortunately, there have been numerous times that vehicles parking in front of [local address] were there for hours and even overnight!! Maybe a ticket or two would remedy the owners disregard for that parking. I also hope they don’t block the firetrucks trying to turn in or out of their parking lot. It’s been close a couple of times.
There are amazing people today, so I don’t mean to overgeneralize, but let’s think before we speak, shall we?! When you call up a business to complain about a service that’s not really in their purview but you holler and yell over the phone, what does that accomplish?! Likely, the person answering the phone does not get paid enough to be berated for something out of their control. More power to the folks who can answer phone lines when customers are known to be upset more often than not, but to holler and yell at a receptionist who helps direct your calls and take down information to help you and your fellow humans, that’s really low.
Let’s remember to be civil. If that means we need to wait a moment to cool down before calling someone, so be it. You’ll catch more flies with honey, as the old adage goes.
Make an Impression
o old and outdated?
o hard to read on smartphones and other mobile devices?
o difficult and costly to update and make changes?
If you checked any or all of the above boxes, it’s time you give us a call!
585.226.8111 • sales@gvpennysaver.com
DID YOU KNOW?
Parents who want to encourage their children to volunteer may find their effortsatdoingsoaremoreconvincing if they volunteer themselves. A 2013 study published in the Journal of Adolescence examined the effects that parents who volunteer and talk about volunteering have on children. Researchers found that the children of volunteers were 27 percent more likely to volunteer than children whose parents did not volunteer. In addition,adolescents were 47 percent more likely to volunteer when their parents volunteered and talked about volunteering with their children.
&body mind
Get a confident, natural, smile with implant dentures. We have the perfect solution with fixed implant hybridges or “snap on” overdentures, both offered by our team of implant denture specialists.
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Lobular Protrusion Causes Concern for a Spontaneous Rupture
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old woman in good health with low blood pressure, and the only medication I take is levothyroxine. A 6-by-5.5-mm aneurysm was discovered in my brain, and the scan shows one lobular protrusion that may be of concern for rupture.
I am trying to decide if I should go through with a procedure, but I am not sure about the effectiveness, risks, and possible post-procedure adverse reactions. It is my understanding that these coils have been on the market for a while, and I was wondering which product is best if this information is available. I was informed that the coil is made of platinum.
Two last questions: Does the coil lead to clotting, causing the aneurysm to be occluded? What prevents blood clots from entering the vascular system in the brain and causing problems? -- I.C.
Q. A.
ANSWER: An aneurysm is a weakening in the wall of the artery, which causes part of the artery to enlarge. If the enlargement is big enough, a person is at risk for rupture, which causes a bleed inside the brain that can lead to a potentially devastating stroke, depending on the size and location of the aneurysm.
When the aneurysm is big enough to be concerned for rupture, they are considered for repair, which can be done through the surgical placement of a clip or by placing a platinum coil inside the aneurysm. This is done endovascularly, meaning that a catheter is placed in the affected artery. Under a fluoroscopy (a real-time X-ray), the coil is opened up. This causes a clot in the aneurysm, which protects the thinned wall from enlarging further and reduces the risk of rupture.
You are quite right that the clot can propagate and break off. A large study showed that this can happen up to 9% of the time, but newer techniques and medications to prevent this complication have the potential to reduce it further.
Your neurosurgeon needs to weigh the risk of a clot or rupture during the procedure against the benefit of preventing a spontaneous rupture of the aneurysm. This takes judgment, and only your doctor can make this call based on the precise characteristics of your aneurysm and your overall medical condition.
I will note that the risk of rupture or a clot breaking off are lower when the aneurysm hasn’t ruptured, compared to when the procedure is done as an emergency. You also have to rely on your surgeon to choose the best product for you. Unfortunately, there aren’t studies to guide the decision, so it’s left to clinical judgment. With my own patients, I defer to the surgeon.
BROCKPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL BUDGET PRESENTATION AND BUDGET VOTE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual budget presentation of the inhabitants of Brockport Central School District, Brockport, New York, qualified to vote at school meetings in said district, will be held at the Fred W. Hill School cafetorium, Allen Street, Brockport, New York, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the Education Law.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that a copy of the statements of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for the school purposes, specifying the several purposes and the amount for each, may be obtained by any taxpayer in the district during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the annual meeting except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at each of the following schools in which school is maintained during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., viz: Brockport Central High School, A.D. Oliver Middle School, Elizabeth Barclay School, John J. Ginther School, and Fred W. Hill School.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. not later than the thirtieth day preceding the school election on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, to wit: to be filed not later than April 21, 2025. The following vacancies to be filled on the Board of Education: One (1), five-year term, 2025-2030. Petitions must be directed to the Clerk of the District, must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the district, must state the residence of each signer, and shall state the name and residence of the candidate. Said petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated. Petitions are available at the Clerk's Office/Business Office, District Office Building, 40 Allen Street, Building 100, Brockport, New York. Candidates for the Board of Education are required by law to file sworn statements of campaign expenses. An initial statement must be filed at least 30 days before the election, a second statement must be filed on or before the fifth day preceding the election and a final statement must be filed within 20 days after the election. Information on this procedure may be obtained from the District Clerk.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, same being the Tuesday 14 days following the day on which the annual budget presentation of the district is held, voting will be held in the Technology and Training Center, 40 Allen Street, Building 800, Brockport, New York, in said District, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., to fill the above designated vacancies on the Board of Education.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that at the same time and place as said election, to wit: on May 20, 2025, at the Technology and Training Center, 40 Allen Street, Building 800, Brockport, New York, in said District, the annual budget and appropriation and expenditure of $600,000 from the 2021 Bus Purchase Capital Reserve Fund (established by the voters on May 18, 2021) will be voted upon, and that said budget approval and capital reserve fund expenditure shall be designated as Proposition No.1 on the voting machine.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, that Proposition No. 1 will appear on the ballot labels of the voting machines used at said meeting in the following abbreviated form: PROPOSITION NO. 1
Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Brockport Central School District, Brockport, New York, be and hereby is authorized to expend necessary funds to meet expenditures for the fiscal year 2025-2026 and to levy the necessary tax therefore and to appropriate and expend $600,000 from the 2021 Bus Purchase Capital Reserve Fund, be approved?
PROPOSITION NO. 2
Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: Resolved that the Board of Education of the Brockport Central School District is hereby authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law (to be known as the “2025 Bus Purchase Capital Reserve Fund”), with the purpose of such fund being to finance the purchase of school buses, vehicles and equipment that would be eligible for financing under the Local Finance Law, and costs incidental thereto, the ultimate amount of such fund to be $7,900,000 plus earnings thereon, the probable term of such fund to be ten (10) years, but such fund shall continue in existence until liquidated in accordance with the Education Law or until the funds are exhausted, and the sources from which the funds shall be obtained for such Reserve are (i) amounts from budgetary appropriations from time to time, and (ii) unappropriated fund balance made available by the Board of Education from time to time, and (iii) New York State Aid received and made available by the Board of Education from time to time, all as permitted by law.
PROPOSITION NO. 3
Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit:
Resolved that the Board of Education of the Brockport Central School District is hereby authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law (to be known as the “2025 Building Capital Reserve Fund”), with the purpose of such fund being to finance construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of school buildings and facilities and site improvements, and costs incidental thereto, the ultimate amount of such fund to be $19,700,000, plus earnings thereon, the probable term of such fund to be 10 years, but such fund shall continue in existence until liquidated in accordance with the Education Law or until the funds are exhausted, and the sources from which the funds shall be obtained for such Reserve are (i) amounts from budgetary appropriations from time to time, and (ii) unappropriated fund balance made available by the Board of Education from time to time, and (iii) New York State Aid received and made available by the Board of Education from time to time, all as permitted by law.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that absentee ballots may be obtained between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the District Clerk, commencing April 22, 2025, at the Clerk's Office/Business Office, District Office Building, 40 Allen Street, Building 100, Brockport, New York. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. A list to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection by qualified voters of the district in the office of the District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Saturdays and Sundays, and such list will also be posted at the polling place at the election.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that applications for early mail ballots for qualified voters of the district may be applied for in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Applications are available at the Clerk's Office/Business Office, District Office Building, 40 Allen Street, Building 100, Brockport, New York. A list of all persons to whom early mail ballots shall have been issued, will be available in the said office of the clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Saturdays and Sundays, and such list will also be posted at the polling place at the election.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that applications for military absentee ballots for qualified Military voters may be obtained between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the District Clerk. Applications are available at the Clerk's Office/Business Office, District Office Building, 40 Allen Street, Building 100, Brockport, New York. A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military ballot application/ballot by mail, facsimile transmission, or electronic mail in their request for such military ballot application. If a military voter does not designate a preference, the school district shall transmit the military ballot application and/or military ballot by mail. All military ballots must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that qualified voters of the district shall be entitled to vote at the annual vote and election. A qualified voter is one who is (1) a citizen of the United States, (2) eighteen (18) years of age or older, and (3) a resident within the district for a period of thirty (30) days preceding the vote and election. The district requires all persons offering to vote at the budget vote and election to provide one (1) form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law §2018-c. Such forms may include a valid driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, or a voter registration card. Upon proof of residency, the school district requires all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name, and address. The School District Clerk is hereby authorized to amend the notice of the Annual District Meeting from time to time as, in his or her discretion, such amendment may be required. By order of the Board of Education
Of the Brockport Central School District
Debra Moyer
District Clerk, Brockport Central School District
FAITH and WORSHIP
EPISCOPAL
St. James Episcopal Church
405 East Main St., Batavia, NY • sjecbataviany.org
Sundays: 9am Service of God’s Word and Spiritual Communion -- via Zoom 10am Service of the Holy Eucharist -- In Person, Children Welcome
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8085432266
Meeting ID: 808 543 2266 • Password: zrXG3y
METHODIST
Pavilion United Methodist Church
Come worship with us!
11115 East Park St., Pavilion • 585-584-3808
Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Karen Woodworth
All are welcome!
Batavia First United Methodist Church
To Make Disciples We Must Listen, Learn, Lead, and 8221 Lewiston Rd., Batavia, NY • 343-4708 • Rev. Wayne Mort
Worship & Sunday School, 10am • Child care provided Sun. at 10am. https://www.facebook.com/BataviaFirstUnitedMethodist
Sunday Morning Worship 10:00am • Sunday School (all ages) 11:30am
Our Mission is: “To make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, & witness boldly.” • All Are Welcome!
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
ORTHODOX
100 Stanford Dr., Rochester, NY 14610 • 585-224-0554
Archpriest Gregory Naumenko, Rector • A ROCOR Parish
Serving all English and Russian Speaking Orthodox Christians
Full schedule of services and live service streaming at www.pomog.org
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Pastor Blaine Fults Saturday Worship Service: 9:30am Bible Study: 11am-12pm
But I always think that the best way to know God is to love many things. ~Vincent van Gogh, Dear Theo: An Autobiography of Vincent van Gogh, 1937
King CROSSWORD
Level: Beginner
these recipes from the American Egg Board at Easter or anytime!
CLOUD EGGS
Ingredients:
2 large eggs
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup Gruyere cheese (grated)
Instructions:
• Preheat oven to 450°. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Separate egg whites and yolks, placing egg whites in large bowl and yolks in small bowl.
• Season egg whites with salt. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in grated cheese.
• Spoon egg whites into 2 mounds on prepared baking sheet. Add a small dent in center of mound with back of a spoon. Bake for about 3 minutes or slightly golden.
• Place egg yolk gently in center of each egg white cloud and season with salt. Bake for about 3 minutes or until yolks are just set.
2 Eggs = 13 Grams of Protein Eggs are a complete protein source, because they contain all nine essential amino acids!
BREAKFAST STRATA
Ingredients:
4 slices of dense white or whole-grain bread
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp dried thyme or oregano
6 slices Canadian-style bacon (chopped) 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions:
• Place bread in single layer in greased 8-inch square baking dish.
GRANOLA MUFFIN FRITTATAS
Ingredients:
8 large eggs
2/3 cup milk
3 1/2 cups granola with nuts and dried fruit
Instructions:
• Heat oven to 350°F. Generously coat inside of 12 paper cupcake liners with cooking spray, then place liners in muffin pan.
• Beat eggs, milk and thyme in medium bowl until blended, then pour over bread. Sprinkle with bacon. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes or as long as overnight.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Remove strata from refrigerator, uncover and let stand while oven heats.
• Bake, uncovered in center of oven, for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and strata is puffed, golden and firm in center, about 5 minutes longer.
EGG FACTS
2/3 of the Fat Found in Eggs Is Unsaturated. Healthy fats help our bodies absorb nutrients, and support healthy brain and nervous system function.
• Beat eggs, milk and salt in bowl until blended. Add granola, mix well and spoon into cupcake liners.
• Bake at 350°F until wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove cups from muffin pan, cool on wire rack and enjoy warm.
Leftovers can be quickly warmed up in the microwave for a fast and easy breakfast on the go.
Source: Egg Farmers of Canada
Most of the Nutrients in Eggs Are Found in the Yolk! These include iron, folate, vitamins A, D, E, B12 and more.
GiveTake&
GUIDELINES: Submissions published as space allows. We reserve the right to decline/edit/omit info. We assume no responsibility for submissions. Submissions must include phone # or email. Noncommercial use only. 20 word limit. Please call to remove listing once item is taken/received.
FREE STUFF OFFERED FREE STUFF WANTED
• Two boxes of CARS & PARTS MAGAZINES from the early 1980s. 585599-3713
• GIRL’S TODDLER BED w/waterproof mattress. Must pick up, Livonia. 585-346-4515 or 585-281-6621
• Guardian Homecare HOSPITAL BED w/MICRO AIR ALTERNATING PRESSURE MATTRESS. Regular mattress also included. You pick up, Alexander. 585-591-1739
• PIANO LESSON BOOKS for Beginners. Piano Adventures, Music for Little Mozarts, and The Music Tree. East Avon. 607-342-3785
• KOHLER TOILET. You pick up, Brockport. 585-498-6013
• 1940s ROPER GAS STOVE. Heavy. You must move, Irondequoit. 585323-1762 (lv. msg.)
• ROOMBA iRobot - New parts only: rollers, filters, edge brushes. Avon. Cconk@rochester.rr.com
• RED JACKETS CLASS OF 1956 graduation class photo, commencement program and group photo of senior trip to Washington. Victor. 585-742-3687
• Sonoma soft sided WATERBED. It has six water filled tubes. Never had any problems with this water bed. Rush. awallace152@yahoo.com
• FULL-SIZED MATTRESS and SPRINGS. Clean, no stains. You move from the second to first floor to vehicle. Rush. awallace152@yahoo.com
• TWIN BED, mattress & bedding. Like new. Batavia. 585-201-7634
• EASTER BASKETS. Fairport. 585-388-0318
• FORMICA TABLETOP (48” dia.), 4’ W x 8’6” WOOD TABLE, ANTIQUE WOODEN TRUNK. Pick up, Penfield. 585-264-1068
• FAX MACHINE. HP office jet all-in-one. Send/receive faxes, scan, and print. Avon. Text 585-576-6828
• Male INCONTINENCE SUPPLIES. Approximately 50 urinary external catheters. Several bedside drainage bags. Avon. Text 585-576-6828
• HORSE WATERING TROUGH. Leaks okay and preferred. 585-3745768
• WATER FLOSSER, women’s size 14 JEANS, YOGA MAT - new or in good condition and NUTRITIONAL DRINKS. Lakeville. Call/text. 585-649-8706
• Old CIGARETTE LIGHTERS, working or non-working. ASHTRAYS, TOBACCO TINS, PIPES, and accessories. bartonta@gmail.com
• LEGOS. Complete or missing pieces. Will pick up. 585-629-3309
• Used Vintage or new HI-FI. Speakers, amplifiers, turntables, etc. Also records. Any condition. 585-766-8842
• ATV or DIRT BIKE. Gas powered. Running or not. Call or text 315-5761278
• WEBER GRILL. Gas or charcoal. Call or text 315-576-1278
• PICNIC TABLE, preferably wood. 585-698-3143
• Used WEIGHT TRAINING EQUIPMENT for youth football and wrestlers. Text Jim 585-465-0133
• NFL, NBA & Other Sports Cards. Will Pick Up. 09-putrid.mouths@icloud.com
• WORKING side by side REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER for Crossroads House. Will pick up. tracyford@crossroadshouse.com
• STYROFOAM FOAM BOARD INSULATION and 2x4s. 585-409-0211
• MODELS - Built/Unbuilt- Aviation, Automobile/Trucks, Military, Ships, Space, Figures, etc. Parts and pieces ok. 585-314-6989
• 1978 SHAFT YORK YEARBOOK. No texting. 585-354-5615
We adopted Rocky “Choochie” when he was a baby. His mother was adopted out pregnant, unbeknownst to the shelter, and he and his siblings were a surprise! He is a gentle giant, funny with a dash of naughty, and a great addition to our rescue family!
Send us a photo! and a brief write-up of your pet and we’ll feature it! Submit at: gvpennysaver.com under Share With Us
By Sam Mazotta
Tick season shi s into full gear – are you ready?
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog “Happy” and I went hiking this weekend, and when we got back to the car, I did the usual check for bugs and burrs on his long coat. I was shocked to find 12 tiny ticks clinging to his fur. I brushed them off and found five more scurrying around my boot laces. These are baby ticks, right? Should I be worried about tick bites for both of us? -- Karl M., Roanoke, Virginia
DEAR KARL: You should continue to be vigilant over the next few days, but don’t worry too much -- unless Happy shows signs of illness. Doing a “tick check” after each trip outdoors is important, and you did exactly what you needed to do.
Over the next few days, brush through Happy’s coat frequently to dislodge any additional ticks. Newly hatched ticks are indeed tiny and hard to see. Run your hand through Happy’s coat so that you can check his skin for visible bites or lodged ticks.If you notice a bull’s-eye rash around an area, contact the veterinarian.
If you haven’t treated your hiking boots or clothing with permethrin yet, now is the time to do so. Spray the treatment outside, away from Happy or any other animal, and do not let Happy near those clothes until they have dried completely. The permethrin will stay effective through a few washes.
To keep ticks out of the house, follow similar procedures to flea prevention. Give Happy a regular flea and tick preventative; vacuum and mop the house regularly, and terminate any ticks you find.
A new edition of “Fighting Fleas” is coming, and 10 lucky readers will get a free, signed copy! To enter, email ask@pawscorner.com.
Word is that Social Security is going to “claw back” any overpayment to the tune of 100% of the monthly benefit check until it’s all paid back, inciting panic across the land.
But it’s not necessarily true.
That recovery of benefits will only affect overpayments that began on March 27 of this year. Yes, they’ll take full payments until that overpayment is repaid. But any overpayments made prior to that date will be made at the rate that was in place before: 10% of the benefit check.
So, if your check is usually $1,000, the amount they’ll take out is $100, not your full check. It will be the same if you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). They’ll take 10%, not the full check.
Not that having any amount deducted will be easy.
Before you start to panic that you might get the dreaded “overpayment” letter from Social Security, here are a few facts, courtesy of a report by Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General:
Overpayment (and even underpayment) doesn’t happen very often, in less than 1% of benefits paid.
There are two main reasons why an error can occur: People report the wrong information about their income or fail to make corrections if there are changes (especially those who are under full retirement age and still working), and there are problems with Social Security’s processing, specifically errors made when workers enter the data.
If you receive the overpayment letter, you might be able to waive the recovery of the amount owed, especially if the overpayment was not your fault. Go to the Social Security website and look for SSA form 632 (www.ssa. gov/forms/ssa-632.html). If that doesn’t go well, you can appeal by using SSA form 561 (www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-561.html).
You can also try calling them at 800-772-1213. If that doesn’t work, look for a Social Security office in your area by going to secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main. jsp and putting in your ZIPp code. (c) 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
10% OFF Your first online order! Use codeSHOP10
From party invitations to business cards to grad announcements, we design and print everything with you in mind! printingbypennylane.com or scan the QR code to shop online
APRIL 16, 2025
More Than Just a Store: Small Businesses
Give Back
• Small businesses donate 250% more to local nonprofits and community causes than big corporations!
• They sponsor local youth sports, school fundraisers, and community events.
• They create opportunities, offering first jobs and career growth for locals.
• They help shape the identity of our town. Local shops, cafés, artisans, and service providers give our community its character and charm.
When you spend your money at a locally owned store, café, service provider, or farm stand, you’re not just making a purchase—you’re making an investment in your community’s future.
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. TELEVISION: Who had a 1980s workout video series called “Sweatin’ to the Oldies”?
1. ANATOMY: What is heterochromia?
3. GEOGRAPHY: What is a chain of islands called?
4. FOOD & DRINK: What is Canada’s national dish?
NON-TEACHING
Bus Attendants & Drivers, Cafeteria Monitors, Cleaners, Food Service Helpers, Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Student Behavioral Assistant, Teacher Aides, Security Substitutes, and Subs in all other areas.
is accepting applications for the following positions: For all positions, apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/brockport/onlineapp/
5. HISTORY: When was Facebook launched?
6. MEASUREMENTS: What is the shortest wavelength in the visible light spectrum?
7. U.S. STATES: Which state has the most miles of interstate highway?
8. MOVIES: What type of fish is Nemo in the animated film “Finding Nemo”?
9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which month is designated as National Ice Cream Month in the United States?
10. SCIENCE: How long does it take for the International Space Station to orbit the Earth?
Current Openings: Computer Science or Technology Teacher, Business Teachers, Earth Science Teacher, Special Education Teachers (Elementary and Secondary), and Contracted Building Substitute Teachers.
5. 2004.
4. Poutine (French fries, cheese curds and gravy).
3. Archipelago.
2. When the colored part of the eyes (irises) are two different colors.
1. Richard Simmons.
Answers:
6. Violet.
7. Texas.
8. sh.Clownfi
9. July. 10. 90 minutes.
with Young Explosives Corporation Open to all who are interested in working on fireworks displays part-time during the summer. Must be 18 years or older.
Keep the momentum. It can be tempting to phone it in as you near departure day, but this is inadvisable. Do your job to the best of your ability up until you say your goodbyes.
*(3rd shi adder pay additional $1.00 for all positions) *(2nd shi adder pay additional $.75 for all positions) *Pay increase of $.75 at 6 months and 1 year service plus annual merit increase
Machinist Technician/Tool & Die Maker – $26.15 - $36.54 (pay based on experience)
WeBuyHousesforCashASIS! No repairs.Nofuss.Anycondition.Easy threestepprocess:Call,getcashoffer andgetpaid.Getyourfaircashoffer todaybycallingLizBuysHouses: 1-888-704-5670
FOR RENT
APARTMENTSANDOFFICES FOR RENT!24hrMaintenance.Pictures andVacanciesListedOnline.For MoreInfo:585-205-5221. OrleansDeGeorge@Gmail.ComApply Today!www.DeGeorgeManagement. com
