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Women spend considerably more time each day than men engaging in various household activities.

According to the 2019 “American Time Use Survey” from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, women spend an average of 2.16 hours each day on household activities, while men spend an average of 1.39 hours on such pursuits. The survey identifies household activities as housework such as interior cleaning and laundry, but also other activities such as managing the household’s finances and preparing food. Women also spend roughly twice as much time as men caring for and helping household members.

Such figures may reflect gender roles that date back several decades if not longer, even though family situations have long since changed as more and more women have entered and remained in the workforce. For instance, the BLS survey found that, in 2019, men spent an average of 7.96 hours per day working, while women spent 7.15 hours per day working. Such figures support the notion that many households can share household activities more equitably between spouses.

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SENIOR NEWS LINE

By Matilda Charles

Finding Help This Year Now that we have our new Social Security benefit amount and see, after the Medicare Part B deduction, just how little it’s going to be, many of us are on the edge of panic -- or at least very worried. We barely made it through last year, month by month. What are we going to do this year when the prices are continuing to rise but our Social Security didn’t?

Last year the average Social Security benefit was $2,015, and this year it’s slated to be $2,071, up about $56 per month.

After deducting the $185 Part B last year, the average benefit was $1,830 per month. This year Part B has gone up to $202, making $1,869 the average benefit. Doing the math, it means that we have $39 more per month to spend.

And let’s not forget that the Part B deductible has also gone up, now at $283 per year before Medicare kicks in.

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Many Thanks to the Stranger Driving By Thank you, Mike, for picking me up from my fall into the street on Klem Road. You stayed with me and walked me into my house until I was able to contact my son. You even got an ice pack out of my freezer to put on my bleeding head. Not many people would sacrifice their time to do that for a stranger. May you enjoy the holidays and God bless you! I will never forget your kindness.

If I could just apologize If I could just apologize to the very nice older couple that visited “our” bargain basement store on Monday, December 8th from Brighton. They were obviously seniors getting along together well. That’s so nice to see!

A coworker and I found the square new rug which they’d been looking for. They wanted blue colored, not white. Unfortunately, when I suggested buying slippers so the rug would stay clean, I remembered a slip and fall I’d had and ran out to the front door and overreacted. Please, customers, come back to our store, I apologize from the heart, it was “a senior moment!”

The city speed limit is 30. Why post that when so many ignore the speed limit? Some do 40-50, zigzagging, no turn signals, no stopping at stop signs, cutting others off when it’s “right on red when clear,” etc., etc. Will the police please monitor, hopefully every day, the main road? Visibility is a deterrent to at least slow them down.

Drivers & pets To add to your vent, as a retired flag person, I saw this many times. My added advice is, if you ever get in an accident, and your air bags go off, how will your pet fare?

Or, if a small breed, it could be killed. Think about it.

Actions give neighborhood trashy look People, please reconsider parking or storing cars on the front lawn. The practice has grown from one house to multiple houses. One car has no plates; one is wrapped in tarp. The rest get driven daily then back on the lawn. One house has now added a second car, giving their place that car-lot look.

To wedge it in they blast over the curb and sidewalk to get that second car to fit. Over time, muddy ruts have formed and walkers have to go to the road or get mud all over their shoes.

People still care about the appearance of their homes and neighborhood. This parking practice kills the grass, looks very junky, and the weight of a car or two sitting on underground service lines could possibly damage them. Apparently, it is against village code but code enforcement says they don’t have time to deal with this and suggest calling the police.

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Using and Strengthening the Immune System To Prevent CANCER DEAR DR. ROACH: I have read about using the immune system’s response as a mechanism to battle cancer (such as brain and pancreatic) and to reduce the devastating impact that cancer and its treatment has on humans. I understand current drug trials show promising results. How do doctors and scientists use the immune system to treat cancer? -- J.W.

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Immune checkpoint inhibitors are treatments that release inhibitions on the immune system. (These “strengthen” the immune system, which has beneficial but also potentially toxic effects.) For melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, these treatments have revolutionized treatment and led to dramatically improved outcomes in people whose melanoma has spread. Response rates are up to 60% in a disease where the prognosis used to be dismal.

The unleashed immune system can destroy cancer very effectively, but it also can attack healthy organs, with many people (between 10% to 60% depending on drugs and doses) developing damage to the skin, lungs, liver, thyroid, colon and heart. These toxicities range from mild to life-threatening.

The body’s own immune cells can be genetically engineered to kill cancer cells. Chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR T cells) can be specifically changed to recognize cancer cells. This can lead to complete remission with some cancers, especially some leukemias and lymphomas. Unfortunately, they can also attack the body, leading to neurological damage that can be very serious.

Developing cancer vaccines is a highly promising strategy for personalizing the immune system to attack a person’s own cancer.

Although the United States has recently made dramatic cuts to its support of this research, researchers in other countries continue to study this. It can be used in combination with other traditional or immune-based treatments.

The immune system can be used to help treat cancer effectively, but there is still the potential for serious side effects. __________ Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. © 2026 King Features Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Eagle Star Housing Helps Veterans B Y S O P H I A KO VAT C H

Since 2012, Eagle Star Housing has been providing local veterans with a stable place to live when they no longer have secure housing of their own. Its first residence was in Pembroke, a transitional housing program funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs intended to give veterans a short-term stay while they search for permanent housing. The nonprofit now has an additional transitional housing location in Spencerport and a Safe Haven, for the most vulnerable veterans, in Farmington, as well as several permanent housing programs supported by a state grant.

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“It’s really important that we’re not putting up barriers for people to get housing. We don’t want to put stipulations around who can and can’t refer veterans.”

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Mike Cefaly, who served in the Army National Guard for 23 years, stayed at the Pembroke residence several years ago when he could no longer afford to maintain his parents’ house and had to sell it. He received help looking for apartments and moved into Eagle Star’s permanent supportive housing program in Batavia, which opened in 2020 thanks to a grant from New York State’s Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI). He’s been there for three years. He enjoys events put on by Eagle Star within the building and has gone on group trips to Niagara Falls, car shows, and other outings.

Cefaly meets up with friends to ride ATVs and hopes to find a new place closer to where he can ride more often.

Programs like Eagle Star’s are a key factor in why homelessness among veterans has steadily declined for years. Liz Doll, vice president of housing at Eagle Star, says, “The VA has taken great care over the years in making sure veterans are housed. A lot of resources have been put into it.” According to most recent data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, veteran homelessness reached a record low in 2024, even as inflation and limited housing stock continue to make housing instability a major nationwide issue. Doll, a licensed clinical social worker, says Eagle Star’s programs try to address some of those issues.

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can come from anyone in the community. Doll says, “It’s really important that we’re not putting up barriers for people to get housing. We don’t want to put stipulations around who can and can’t refer veterans.”

Kelli Wallace, who served in the Army for three years, moved into Eagle Star’s Batavia residence in July after she was homeless for eight months. She says, “They saved my life. I don’t know where I would be without them.” In addition to securing her own apartment, Wallace has received help accessing her veterans benefits and social security and she plans to complete the final credits needed for her bachelor’s degree in social work. She also spends time crocheting and visiting her granddaughters.

Wallace, who grew up in Batavia, says the Eagle Star staff has been really committed to getting her the support she needs. She’s been just as dedicated to making the most of the resources she now has access to, noting it takes mutual effort for a program like Eagle Star to work. “You have to put something in to get something out of it,” she says.

Eagle Star’s transitional housing programs are intended for shorter stays, usually around six months. Residents only get a bed there through a referral from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and they share common areas like the kitchen. In a permanent supportive housing program, veterans live in rent-subsidized and fully-furnished apartments with support like medical transportation, resource referrals, and community events available within the building. There’s no limit to how long residents can stay in the permanent program, and referrals

All of Eagle Star’s residents must meet specific requirements set by state and federal agencies that fund the housing programs. In addition to government grants, Eagle Star Housing receives support from community donors and fundraisers too, which helps them build additional residences. Doll raves about the community’s generosity, saying, “I’ve worked in mental health for over 25 years in this area. It’s always been a very giving community for veterans.”

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TIPS TO HELP REALIZE YOUR GOALS THIS YEAR Make note of potential obstacles. Recognizing potential hurdles in advance of their appearance can help you overcome these obstacles and stay the course toward achieving your goals. For example, men and women hoping to lose weight can look ahead to occasions that might compromise their efforts, such as a loved one’s wedding or backyard barbecue. Recognizing these obstacles in advance gives people a chance to develop a plan to overcome them. In the weight loss example, men and women can choose vegetarian options from reception menus or resolve to avoid alcohol, which tends to be high in calories.

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Baltimore Album Quilts: Their History & Major Styles - The Cobblestone Society & Museum presents a virtual event on January 21 at 7pm EST. Quilt historian and collector Debby Cooney of Maryland will discuss Baltimore Album Quilts: Their History & Major Styles. Visit www.

CobblestoneMuseum.org and register by donation to receive your Zoom link to attend or call 585/589-9013 for assistance.

BROCKPORT Free Soup & Salad Lunch starting January 15, 2026. Join us at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 14 State St., Brockport from noon-1:00 pm.

Every 3rd Thursday of the month serving from noon-1:00 pm, first come, first served. Sorry, no take outs provided, must eat in.

January’s soup will be ham, potatoes and green bean soup, salad with dressing, bread & butter with coffee, water, or milk. Children under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian. For more information contact Sandy at 585-409-1361.

HILTON Parma Hilton Historical Society Join us on Monday January 12th at 7pm for a presentation about the Fraser Department Store by Parma and Hilton Historian Dave Crumb.

From 1875 to 1941 brothers Allan and Evan Fraser, operated a store in Hilton (then called North Parma until 1895). The first store began as a small general store in the old Tennison Block on the corner of Main Street and South Avenue.

Presentations are held at the Hilton Community Center’s Ingham Room. Located at 59 Henry Street in Hilton. Presentations are free and open to the public.

Join Us At The Goose! Coffee Hour Every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11 a.m., Just walk in and join us! Please Follow The Goose Facebook page for updates, additions, and cancellations. The GOOSE Community Center, 33 South Main St., Oakfield. http:// www.warriorhouseofwny.com “We’ve Only Just Begun” Sr. Luncheon held at the So. Alabama Firehall on Judge Road in Oakfield, are taking a winter break! We want everyone to remain safe at home and not out on the snowy, slippery roads. We are wishing each of you a Very Happy, Healthy and Blessed New Year (2026)!! We can’t wait to see you in the Spring. Our very first “Welcome Back Luncheon” will be April 21, 2026. Watch the Penny Saver for updates!!

SPENCERPORT Scholarship Applications for the Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation are due March 1, 2026, for the 2026-2027 Academic School Year. The Foundation offers two types of scholarships to residents of the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin. The Philip and Margaret Dollard Business Scholarship is awarded to qualifying college students who major in Business. The Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship is awarded to qualifying college students who major in Elementary Education. The scholarships are available to students who are enrolled full time in either undergraduate OR graduate studies meeting the scholarship requirements. For information: www.frontiernet.net/ ~mcgrathfound. Or, contact Richard Dollard, Executive Director and Trustee at 585-637-7170, email, mcgrathfound@outlook.com.

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.

This week’s puzzle answer is elsewhere in this paper.

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.

The Crossword Puzzle is provided by Tribune Media Services.

Any questions or comments should be made to 1-800-346-8798.

Genesee Valley Penny Saver reserves the right to approve/reject events for publication. Events are published as space allows.

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poll time There’s so much happening at your local libraries!

Hamlin Public Library 1680 Lake Road, Hamlin 585-964-2320 • hamlinlibraryny.org M & W 10-6; Tu & Th 10-8; F 10-4; Sa 10-2

Hoag Library 134 S. Main St., Albion • 585-589-4246 Visit our website for hours:

WORDS FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY

According to the National Weather Service, the Rochester region’s average snowfall totals between 70-120 inches, depending on location. Last year, Rochester registered a total of 88.6 inches. As snow peeks into our forecast, how do you prepare for winter?

- I prepare everything as soon as flurries fly - I prep nothing until snow is a foot deep - I keep my vehicle fueled and food and supplies well-stocked - I stock up on reading material and cozy jammies - I celebrate winter outdoors, planning more outings with family and friends

www.hoaglibrary.org

86 Public Square, Holley 585-638-6987 • holleylibrary.org M & W 10-8; Tu, Th & F 10-5 Sa 10-2 Sept.-June (closed Sa during summer)

Seymour Library 161 East Ave., Brockport • 585-637-1050 www.seymourlibraryweb.org M-Th 10-8; F 10-6; Sa 10-3

DOWN HOME APPLE PIE POPCORN Yield: 10 cups 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 8 cups popped popcorn 1 cup dried apple chips, broken into large pieces 1/4 cup toffee bits

Poll ends 01-13-2026

Poll ended 01-06-2026 Many New Year’s Resolutions or Intentions are fairly predictable. Which of the following most popular goals would you like to focus on in the New Year?

16.7% Improved fitness 50.0% Improved finances 16.7% Improved mental health 16.7% More travel Vote and make your voice heard when you visit WWW.GVPENNYSAVER.COM!

TIPS TO HELP REALIZE YOUR GOALS THIS YEAR Be specific in regard to planning. Being specific when choosing goals is important, but it’s equally important to be as specific as possible in regard to developing a plan to realize those goals. Before embarking on a journey to realize your goals, figure out how you’re going to achieve them. Create a new daily or weekly schedule that allots time to realize your goals, seeking input from loved ones whose lives may be affected by your new schedule.

National HAT Day

Holley Community Free Library

Heat oven to 300 F. Whisk melted butter with vanilla. Toss brown sugar with cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.

Toss popcorn with butter mixture.

Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar mixture. Stir. Transfer to baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Sprinkle apple chips and toffee bits over top. Bake 15 minutes, or until toffee bits start to melt. Cool before serving.

Tip: Add chopped pecans for extra crunch.

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ACROSS 1. bonet 5. cowboy hat 8. beret 10. sailor hat 11. floppy hat 16. beanie 17. fireman hat 18. top hat 19. visor 20. straw hat TRI-COUNTY EDITION

DOWN 2. newsboy 3. bowler hat 4. baseball cap 6. santa hat 7. trapper 9. chefs hat 12. sun hat 13. boater 14. hard hat 15. fedora ●

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Give & Take 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.

Submit at www.gvpennysaver.com under Share With Us or call 226-8111 x 111

FREE STUFF

OFFERED

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WANTED

• Non-profits adding to their prop inventory - Royal 1930s TYPEWRITER, a few COSTUMES and ACCESSORIES. Bloomfield. 585-455-6807

• RECORD PLAYER in working condition. tcatherine@protonmail.com

• Two sets CROSS-COUNTRY SKIS/BOOTS and POLES. Men’s and women’s. Old but still work great. Phelps. Text 585-752-3889

• ISO AIRBRUSH for painting fishing lures. jess.alinaitwe@gmail.com

• Electric or manual COFFEE GRINDER in working order please. 315-573-7002

• Medline FOLDABLE ROLLING WALKER for seniors with hand brakes and seat with storage. Maroon color. Used/like new. Rush/Henrietta. Text 585-739-7431

• MODEL KITS, Built or Un-built. Automotive, aviation, military, monster, ships, etc.

Parts and pieces ok. 585-314-6989

• ResMed CPAP MACHINE. Caledonia. 585-944-1645

• COMIC BOOKS, any & all. Any condition. Will pick up or meet. Call or text 585-260-0437

• Two boxes CANDY MOLDS, can also be used with plaster and then painting items.

Avon/Geneseo. Text 585-314-0226

• WHITE STYROFOAM COOLERS wanted in Bristol/Honeoye area. Text 607-226-6441

• CONN ELECTRIC ORGAN needs a new home! Works great! Call or text 336-247-3245 Naples • 40 JOHN DEERE TWO-CYLINDER MAGAZINES. Pick up Farmington. 315-986-3764 leave message

• SMALL CAMPER for repurpose projects to raise funds for two college students.

No mold or leaks please. 585-465-0879 • BROKEN Non-working wrist or pocket watches and parts. Digital or mechanical.

Any condition. 585-766-8842

• Cut up FIREWOOD. Pick up Ontario. 585-943-1714

• Monarch wood burning ADD-A-FURNACE in working condition. I can pick up.

585-613-8410

• Two boxes of assorted VHS TAPES. Everything from kids’ movies to John Wayne and Forrest Gump, some history related. Phelps. tractorman5957@gmail.com

• Old HUNTER FAN PARTS. Especially brackets for fans that are 40 years old or more.

585-350-9727

• Assorted PICTURE FRAMES. Take all or some. AEROBIC STEP DECK, adjustable.

Small EXERCISE TRAMPOLINE and BALANCE BOARD. Leicester. 585-519-9963

• Complete SINGLE BED with MATTRESS. 585-734-3871

• Rapala ELECTRIC FISH FILLET KNIFE. New, in case. Two blades. Bloomfield.

585-208-9784

• 18” RIMS. Size 215/55r18. 315-548-3872

• APPLE GRINDER and PRESS. 585-447-2176

• PROPANE GRILL, WASHER and DRYER, large AIR CONDITIONER. TV STAND, GLASS SET, UTENSILS, two MIRRORS. Owner was a smoker. Avon. 585-260-9957

• MAGAZINES - Men and women’s. CRAFT SUPPLIES for journaling, painting, and card making. griffewsclan@yahoo.com

• Pro-form TREADMILL EXERCISE MACHINE. Tread allows for horizontal movement and includes digital work out program on machine. Palmyra. 585-703-5719 leave message

• Old Style STEEL WINDOW WEIGHTS - 2) two pounds and/or 2) ten pounds with rope holes. 585-482-5832

• TiVo STREAMING BOX along with a NETGEAR 80 Wi-Fi/Router. Stanley. 585-752-6416

• Old iPAD, men’s JOGGING PANTS size 3X and HANDHELD GAME SYSTEMS. 585-415-8513

• Large bag of medium sized PINECONES from Virginia. Pick up Henrietta.

Text 585-404-6746

• Seeking old GAS and OIL ARTIFACTS, SIGNS, OIL CANS, and more. Call or text 315-576-1278

• WOMEN’S CLOTHING – various sizes. WINTER COAT. COLORING BOOKS, JEWELRY, STUFFED ANIMALS, and lots more. Henrietta. 585-487-6322 or 585-236-0426 • Men’s large size WINTER JACKET. Well insulated. Good for outside work.

585-229-2186

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MAGIC MAZE Answers E V E NA n E s Xw C e H r A s N G E

from our family to yours We started as one paper out of a garage in Avon, NY, tediously writing, pasting, and hand drawing ads for our weekly shopper. Now, we have grown to cover quite a footprint in Western New York–delivering papers from the Southern Tier’s Steuben County northwest through Orleans County with our now twelve weekly editions!

Since our founding in 1948, our beloved publication has continued to expand while remaining family-owned and operated right here in Avon.

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now hiring!

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LOVE TO WRITE? Have a way with words and a love for your community?

We’re looking for someone who can shine a light on the everyday stories that make our community special!

We are hiring a full-time

CONTENT WRITER Grow our network of stories in print and digital media. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with community leaders across the region to shape and share the stories that matter most to our readers.

SKILLSET:

JOB DUTIES:

Creativity to generate interesting stories, deadline-driven and organized, strong command of contemporary writing styles and traditional grammar rules.

Prepare weekly written content for our publications in print and online.

WORK FROM HOME! We offer a hybrid work model.

Occasional local travel for interviews may be needed.

Construct written content for a number of town directories and niche publications across the region.

Assist with proofreading ads, articles and print work. $17-19/hour based on experience.

Will consider part-time for the right candidate.

Apply Today!

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 1 or 2 writing samples to our Lead Content Writer, Suzie Wells: suziew@featuredmedia.com

Looking for the right candidate?

Contact us to advertise in this section!

1-866-812-8111

2 Full-Time Mechanic Positions Available

Hourly wage plus benefits.

Small engine lawn and garden experience required.

Apply in person or call:

Saxby Implement Corp.

180 State. Rte. 251 Mendon, NY 14506 585-624-2938 saxbycorp@frontiernet.net

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now hiring!

VIEW ALL POSTINGS AT GVPSJOBS.COM

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Western New York Energy, LLC (Medina, NY) Lead the maintenance team for the Northeast’s longest-running biofuels and high-purity alcohol facility.

Your Leadership Role: • Manage and lead the en re Maintenance Department.

• Implement best-prac ces for PM, PdM, and RCFA. • Oversee CMMS, work scheduling, safety, and departmental budget.

• Direct plant shutdowns.

Required Qualifica ons: • 5-10+ years in industrial process manufacturing maintenance (ethanol, chemical, or refinery preferred).

• 3-5+ years of supervisory/management experience.

• Proficiency with CMMS and strong analy cal/ RCFA skills.

Annual Compensa on: $80,000 to $110,000 (nego able based on experience and qualifica ons) Great Benefits: Compe ve salary, Health/Dental Insurance, and 401(k) Match.

Apply Today: In person: 4141 Bates Rd., Medina, NY 14103 or send resume to jobs@wnyenergy.com

Western New York Energy, LLC (Medina, NY) Join the longest-running biofuels and high-purity alcohol producer in the Northeast!

Your Focus: • Ensure maximum plant up me and efficiency.

• Repair and maintain industrial equipment (pumps, valves, compressors, dis lla on systems).

• Perform Preven ve Maintenance (PM).

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneuma c issues.

We Require: • 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience (drymill ethanol plant experience is highly preferred).

• Strong troubleshoo ng and mechanical skills.

• Flexibility for call-ins and over me.

Hourly Rate Range: $25 to $38 per hour (determined by experience and qualifica ons) Benefits: Compe ve pay, Health & Dental Insurance, 401(k) Match.

Apply: In person at 4141 Bates Rd., Medina, NY 14103 or send resume to jobs@wnyenergy.com

DID YOU KNOW? Retirement can seem like it will never come for young professionals. But time can be a sieve, and retirement age can arrive in the blink of an eye. Young adults who have not planned accordingly for retirement can find themselves in financial straits at a point in their lives when they want to kick back and enjoy themselves. Financial experts advise that financially solvent people should begin saving aggressively for their retirements early on. Ideally people should start saving in their 20s when they first leave school and begin their careers. The sooner one saves, the more time money has to grow.

Vanguard says that the person who saves $4,500 per year over a career spanning 45 years can reach a goal of having more than $1 million in savings by the time he or she retires. Compounding interest and investment matches from employers can further secure professionals’ financial futures.

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Call: 585-226-8111 for more information!

AUTOMOTIVE Get a break on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025.

Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-855-484-3467 today!

We buy 8,000 cars a week. Sell your old, busted or junk car with no hoops, haggles or headaches. Sell your car to Peddle. Easy three step process.

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PEST CONTROL: PROTECT YOUR HOME from pests safely and affordably. Roaches, Bed Bugs, Rodent, Termite, Spiders and other pests.

Locally owned and affordable. Call for service or an inspection today!

1-833-549-0598. Have zip code of property ready when calling!

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PETS THE KIT INN: Cat Boarding. Spacious Suites. Peaceful. Private. Affordable. Immaculate. Insured. Home Away From Home. Visit www. thekitinn.com 585-698-8799

AKC GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES: very cute and playful, males and females available. Asking $1500. Call Tim at 585-813-4772

REAL ESTATE We Buy Houses for Cash AS IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer and get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-888-704-5670

FOR RENT

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Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 800-245-0398

PRESIDENTS’ VILLAGE APARTMENTS: One & Two bedrooms, heat, water, high speed Internet included. Senior Citizen Discounts Available! 585-637-4450.

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APARTMENTS, INDOOR STORAGE, AND OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE!: 24hr Maintenance. Pet Friendly Apts. Vacancies Listed Online. Apply Today! www.

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SERVICES TIM CALLAGHAN & SONS PAINTING *Exterior/ Interior *Decks *Wallpaper Removal *Over 40 Years Experience *FREE Reasonable Estimates Tim, 585-259-6758

NATE’S HANDYMAN: *No job too big/ small. *Free estimate. *Interior/ Exterior *Honey Do List *Basement Waterproofing *Roofs, *Windows, *Doors $75 Gutter Cleaning 585-755-NATE (6283) Prepare for power outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-877-516-1160 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.

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15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior & military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1-866-247-5728 BEAUTIFUL BATH UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Superior quality bath and shower systems at AFFORDABLE PRICES! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Call Now! 1-833-807-0159 AGING ROOF? NEW HOMEOWNER? STORM DAMAGE? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work.

Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1-833-880-7679 Safe Step. North America’s #1 WalkIn Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1600 Off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step 1-855-916-5473 Prepare for power outages with Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect(TM) standby generators - the most powerful home standby generators available. Industry-leading comprehensive warranty - 7 years ($849 value.) Proudly made in the U.S.A. Call Briggs & Stratton 1-888-605-1496 JUNK CLEANOUT SERVICES: SAME DAY SERVICE Rates starting at $49.

Cleanout of Attics, Cellars, Houses, Barns, etc!

Removal garages, fences, etc.

Also, Tree/ Brush Removal Fast Response Time Money Saving. Low Prices.

MasterCard or Visa accepted.

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local classifieds SAVE ON YOUR TRAVEL PLANS! Up to 75% More than 500 AIRLINES and 300,000 HOTELS across the world. Let us do the research for you for FREE! Call: 877-988-7277 Get DISH Satellite TV + Internet!

Free Install, Free HD-DVR Upgrade, 80,000 On-Demand Movies, Plus Limited Time Up to $600 In Gift Cards. Call Today! 1-866-782-4069 Aging roof? New homeowner? Storm damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. 833-640-4753 Have zip code ready when calling!

Water damage cleanup & restoration: A small amount of water can lead to major damage in your home.

Our trusted professionals do repairs to protect your family & home value!

833-887-0117. Have zip code ready!

Professional lawn service: Fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration & mosquito control. Free quote. Ask about first application special!

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Mobile Home/Manufactured Home repair and plumbing. Top to bottom 24/7 plumbing specialist 585-402-1046 Do you need a Roof or Energy Efficient Windows & Help paying for it? YOU MAY QUALIFY THROUGH NEW RELIEF PROGRAMS (800) 944-9393 or visit NYProgramFunding.org to qualify. Approved applications will have the work completed by a repair crew provided by: HOMEOWNER FUNDING. Not affiliated with State or Gov Programs.

Fair Housing Statement All real estate advertised in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Fair Housing Enforcement Project Monroe County Legal Assistance Center 1 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 325-2500 • www.lawny.org EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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AFFORDABLE TV & INTERNET. If you are overpaying for your service, call now for a free quote and see how much you can save! 1-833-323-0160

WANTED WANTED COINS - CURRENCY US Coins, Currency, Collections HIGHEST PRICES PAID Private Collector Honeoye - Pittsford 585-322-5909 CASH PAID: Antiques & Collectibles wanted to buy. Especially interested in tin signs, advertising, early paperwork, old toys, military items, hunting & fishing, vintage jewelry, pocket watches, old radios, lighting, old bottles, crocks & art glass, primitive furniture w/ milk paint.

Knowledgeable & friendly, paying fair prices for antiques. 607-368-6020.

CHAPPELLS JUNK YARD: Free towing of your junk cars, trucks, vans. WE’RE LOCAL! Up to $500 cash. Up to $5000 for newer models.

585-394-9450 www.chappellsjunkyard.com Wanted to Buy: Wood Planer, Shaper, Moulder, Bamboo Rod, Vice, Anvil, Old Chisels, Old Fishing & Hunting Equipment, Reloading Equipment, Fly Rods, Mechanic’s Tools, Sporting Books, Watches, & Old Picture Frames. Call 585-507-5488.

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All plans feature unlimited talk and text, starting at just $20/month. For more information, call 1-844-919-1682

Replace your roof w/the best looking & longest lasting material steel from Erie Metal Roofs! 3 styles/ multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited time offer up to 50% off install + additional 10% off install military, health & 1st responders. 833-370-1234

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Call National Debt Relief to find out how to pay off your debt for much less than you owe! Free quote: 844-955-4930

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Nothing on your roof! Sign up for Direct and get your first three months of Max, Paramount+, Showtime, Starz, MGM+ and Cinemax included.

Choice package $84.99/mo. Some restrictions apply. Call DIRECTV 1-888-534-6918 TOP DOLLAR PAID for old vintage guitars! Gibson, Fender, Martin, Grecsch, Rickenbacker, Epiphone, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. Call 866-433-8277 Reach millions of homes nationwide with one easy, affordable buy in the ADS Network! For more information www.communitypublishers.com/ category/all-products Peace of mind & early detection Now more than ever, it’s important to get screened for Stroke & Cardiovascular Disease risk. Life Line Screening is simple & painless. 833-970-4172

MISC.

We buy houses for cash as is! No repairs or fuss. Any condition. Easy 3-step process: Call, get cash offer, get paid. Get your fair cash offer today.

Liz Buys Houses: 844-877-5833

Honor Your Loved One In print and online by publishing an Obituary in our Passages section. Includes color photo.

Call: 585-226-8111

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Receive free 5-Year warranty w/ qualifying purchase. 855-948-6176 to schedule free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.

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No long-term contract or hidden fees, free activation. All plans unlimited talk & text starting at just $20/mo.

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Don’t let the stairs limit your mobility! Discover the solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home.

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