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Discussing Sinus Node Dysfunction and Its Symptoms/Treatment

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DEAR DR. ROACH: Last year at age 76, I was diagnosed with sinus

node dysfunction after several episodes of what I’d call being “spaced out” (for lack of a better term). I couldn’t explain these instances to myself, much less anyone else lest they think I was crazy, until I had one where I passed out. This scared me, and I told my husband, who immediately made a doctor’s appointment.

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The wise physician assistant sent me to a cardiologist who had me wear a heart monitor for two weeks. During this time, I had another episode that lasted for seven seconds, according to the very alarmed cardiologist. I was immediately scheduled for pacemaker surgery.

Could you please discuss sinus node dysfunction and enlighten me as to what caused it? -- G.W.T.

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ANSWER: The sinus of your heart has nothing to do with your nose as you might guess; it’s a structure in the right atrium where blood flows into the heart from the venae cavae. It contains a structure called the “sinus node” or “sinoatrial node” that serves as the natural pacemaker for the heart.

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If the SA node makes an electrical impulse, but it is poorly conducted, this results in an SA block. The sinus node may be too slow (sinus bradycardia), or it may fail to make an impulse for a period of time or even permanently (sinus pauses and sinus arrest). All of these are included in the umbrella term of “sinus node dysfunction” (which used to be called “sick sinus syndrome” since it’s accompanied by periods of a too-fast heart rate).

When the sinus node fails to provide an impulse, other pacemakers in the heart will usually provide an “escape” beat, which prevents the symptom of being “spaced out.” Some people describe this as fatigue or lightheadedness. If there is no escape beat, then you will get a sinus pause as you did. When the sinus pause is very long, the person will often faint (which we term “syncope”).

One of my fellow residents got a call from the attending cardiologist who was reading the heart monitor of a patient on the inpatient service and had found a sinus pause that lasted for 17 seconds. (I can still recall the cardiologist saying, “Good god, man! Is this patient still alive?” to the utter horror of my fellow resident, who literally ran to the patient’s bedside. The patient was alive, fortunately.)

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The placement of a permanent pacemaker is the definitive treatment for sinus node dysfunction, but not everyone needs this. It’s also important to look for exacerbating factors (especially medicines but also thyroid disease, blockages of the heart arteries, liver disease, and low oxygen, among others) that can affect the sinus node.

These factors can make the disease of the sinus node become symptomatic due to fibrosis of the area around the SA node and its accompanying conduction tissue.

Most of the time, no specific cause for sinus node dysfunction can be found, but systemic diseases like amyloidosis, sarcoidosis and hemochromatosis are rare causes of sinus node dysfunction. __________ Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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SENIOR NEWS LINE

By Matilda Charles

Do we need vitamin supplements?

Many of us have made our list of resolutions for the New Year, and some of those resolutions involve health and fitness. We’ve decided to get healthy and believe that the answers lie in exercise, diet, social interaction for mental health -- and vitamin supplements.

Of those, the one that puts up red flags is the vitamin supplements.

If we don’t know what we’re doing, however, we can cause problems because what we take might be unsafe.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) has explored the topic of supplements for seniors (www.nia.nih.gov/health/vitamins-andsupplements/dietary-supplements-older-adults) and the site is full of caveats and warnings.

To be considered: -- If you’re hunting for supplement information on the internet or by watching TV ads, be wary about who is behind it. Do they have a reason (such as profit) for promoting a certain supplement?

-- Remember that more is not necessarily better. Too much “more” of any supplement might be harmful to you.

Check the NIH dietary supplement database at dsld.od.nih.gov.

They have over 200,000 supplements listed, and you can search by product, brand or ingredient.

Before you start taking supplements, talk to your doctor. You might be advised to make some adjustments to your diet instead, or they might know of a reason in your medical profile that indicates a certain supplement could cause problems for you.

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WAYS TO IM PROVE INDOOR AIR QUALITY ALL YEAR LONG As w inter w ears on, it’s not uncommon for people living in cold w eather climates to experience some cabin fever. W inter w eather confines many people to their homes, making many antsy to get out once the first signs of spring begin to appear.

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Individuals may find that winter is a great time to tackle delayed or unfinished projects or to put plans for major renovations in motion.

Homeowners may find that they have some extra time on their hands when weather and early evening darkness reduces how much time they can spend outdoors.

One of the easiest ways to transform the look of a room is with a fresh coat of paint. Painting a room or rooms is an inexpensive project that can be completed over the course of a single weekend. Painting in lighter colors can help illuminate dark spaces and make a home feel more vivid and inviting, especially during the winter. And painting need not be reserved for walls only. Homeowners may want to sand and paint furniture to give items a trendy arts-and-crafts feel.

Address drafts and other inefficiencies. Colder temperatures alert homeowners to drafts, leaks and even insect or rodent infiltration.

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Organize the home. Rainy or snowy days are great moments to address organizational issues, such as messy mudrooms or cluttered kitchens. Get a jump-start on spring cleaning before the warm weather arrives.

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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS Tradition is a huge of the holiday season. Whether it’s decorating the family Christmas tree or baking cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve, families can make this time of year even more special by creating some of their favorie kid-friendly traditions that are sure to produce lots of fun and even more lasting memories.

• Advent calendars: The precise origins of Advent calendars are unknown, but historians believe the tradition was started by German Lutherans in the nineteenth century. More than a century later, roughly 50 million Advent calendars are sold across the globe each year, according to Marketplace.org.

Advent is a nearly monthlong period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25. Each day during Advent, children open a flap, window or door and find a small gift, poem, candy, or another item that adds to the excitement of the season.

• Matching pajamas: Though the tradition of wearing matching holiday pajamas may not have the same lengthy history as Advent calendars, it’s nonetheless a very fun custom for families. Parents can decide how frequently their families dress up in matching pajamas at bedtime during the holiday season, but doing so on Christmas Eve is a popular way to make a fun day even more special. Another idea is to host weekly holiday movie nights during the season, which presents a perfect opportunity to don matching PJs. • Holiday lights tour: Holiday lighting displays have come a long way in recent decades. Whereas it might once have been popular to string a few strands of lights around the exterior of a house, many holiday celebrants now beckon their inner Clark Griswold and turn their properties into areas with enough illumination to land a small plane. Holiday inflatables for the yard add to the awe of such displays. Kids tend to be especially fond of these types of displays, so parents can make a point to pick a night each holiday season to go on a tour of their neighborhoods and towns to see this year’s offerings.

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CALEDONIA-MUMFORD’S CLASS OF 2026 puts on a Night Out for Local Senior Citizens a r t i c l e b y S O P H I A K O VAT C H / / p h o t o g r a p h y b y T I M M C A R D L E

In the Caledonia-Mumford School District, there has long been a history of senior citizens supporting students in sports, arts, and academics. There was also a history nearly as long of each year’s senior class hosting dinner and a show for those senior citizens to thank them for the support they received throughout their time in school.

That show was called Seniors for Seniors, and it had been taking place for over 30 years. No one was exactly sure when it began or who started it, but it had become an important tradition for the senior class. Jessica McKay, a math teacher and the senior class advisor, explained, “Seniors for Seniors started as a way for students to give back to the senior citizens who have supported them from kindergarten through 12th grade. There are lots of senior citizens in the community who are involved in the school and dedicated to making sure it runs well.”

The officers of the Class of 2026 took the lead in planning details, considering decorations, favors, and acts for the variety show. They rallied fellow students to help make individual phone calls to every senior citizen they invited and helped coordinate the mailing of physical invitations as well. About 175 guests were expected at Seniors for Seniors, which meant a lot of calls to make. While some students were a little nervous at the prospect of making so many calls, others, like senior class president Scott Bowman, found it to be one of the most fun parts of preparing for the event.

The personal touches from the Class of 2026 to their supportive senior citizens continued the night of the show, with dozens of students volunteering to show guests to their seats, take dinner orders, and serve food.

Cafeteria staff graciously handled all food preparation, which typically consisted of appetizers, a turkey and mashed potato dinner, and coffee and pie for dessert.

photo by Jessica McKay The Class of 2026 officers, L-R: Julia Wasilco, Class Representative; Scott Bowman, President; Lily Johnson, Treasurer; Laura Reynolds, Vice President; and Ayden Decker, Secretary.

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Other students, whether on their own or as part of groups, put on a variety of musical acts and other performances interspersed with the much-loved holiday jokes by student emcees. This year, the CaledoniaMumford Cheerleaders returned, along with the jazz band and a group of high school musicians who played together as 99 North Street.

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While the turkey dinner and the variety show tended to follow the same general structure year to year (it was, after all, a tradition), the Class of 2026 had plenty of opportunities to leave their own mark on Seniors for Seniors. This year’s event had an extra special touch: it was held in the elementary school building, which was originally Caledonia High School. Senior citizen guests who graduated from Caledonia High School between 1940 and 1965 returned to the very school they once attended.

“This event really shows what can happen when the whole school community comes together.”

Because the elementary school served as that year’s venue, the Class of 2026 also asked Caledonia’s younger students to get involved in the fun. Several elementary classes created coloring page placemats that adorned the dinner tables during Seniors for Seniors.

Ayden Decker, Class of 2026 secretary, said, “I feel like we really made it our own this year. We brought our different views and perspectives and the collaboration that comes with it.” The class added new stage acts and worked hard to collaborate with the elementary school, and the senior class was particularly proud of the favors they chose.

They received a great deal of help from tech teacher Larry Harvey to create wooden ornaments with the Caledonia-Mumford logo laser-cut into them. “I feel like the favors are really inventive,” Decker said.

The ornament favors were made right in the school’s tech shop, with significant help from tech classes, whose students spent weeks feeding wood materials into the laser cutter to create 175 ornaments. Class treasurer Lily Johnson said, “The ornaments were tricky. Mr. Harvey and his classes really helped us out.”

The Class of 2026 drew collaboration and support from across Caledonia-Mumford schools to put on that year’s Seniors for Seniors show. Overseen

by McKay and supported by elementary school students, Mr. Harvey and his tech classes, and the cafeteria staff, the senior students were able to focus on what would make their guests have the best experience. “We were trying really hard to make it enjoyable for them,” said Bowman, who took the lead on creating custom decorations. Johnson added, “Our main purpose was giving back to these people for their support throughout the years.”

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THE HISTORY OF HOLIDAY LIGHTS Thomas Edison, the inventor of the first successful practical light bulb, also created the first strand of electric lights that would be used in holiday decorating. By 1880, Edison had standard incandescent light bulbs well sorted out and desired a way to better advertise his invention, so he decided to make the most of the holiday season and put his light bulbs on display. According to a 2003 article in American Heritage magazine titled “The Wizard of Your Christmas Tree,” Edison strung incandescent bulbs all around the compound of his Menlo Park, NJ, laboratory. Edison constructed an eight-mile underground wiring system in order to power this grand light display. Because the laboratory was situated along the railroad that passed between Manhattan and Philadelphia, thousands of people were able to see the display.

The concept of electric holiday lights took a bit of time to catch on. Edison’s friend and associate Edward Johnson was tasked with stringing together colored lights in 1882 and placing them on an evergreen tree. Johnson hand-wired 80 red, white and blue light bulbs. In 1895, President Grover Cleveland requested the White House family Christmas tree be illuminated by multi-colored electric light bulbs.

In 1903, when General Electric began to offer pre-assembled kits of holiday lights, stringed lights were reserved for the wealthy and electrically savvy.

For example, in 1903 a single string of electric lights cost $12, or around $300 today.

It would take several more years before holiday lights became a national tradition. On Christmas Eve 1923, President Calvin Coolidge began the country’s celebration of Christmas by lighting the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse located south of the White House with 3,000 electric lights.

Today, illuminated strands of lights have become a large part of holiday celebrations and have even been adopted for use during various year-round events. Such lights can be a beautiful and festive addition to many celebrations.

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

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• AIRBRUSH KIT and SMALL COMPRESSOR. Airbrush never used. Still in original packaging. Shortsville. frankbiff@protonmail.com

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

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

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• APPLE GRINDER and PRESS. 585-447-2176

• Stackable older GE WASHER and DRYER. Not sure how it runs. Pick up Honeoye Falls.

Text 585-734-2955

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

• Honda RIDING MOWER, no mowing attachments. In garage for 6 years. Was working when stored. Metal and motor worth something. Fairport. 585-413-6897

• VCR for Christmas Eve. scataldi02@gmail.com

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

• WOMEN’S CLOTHING – various sizes. WINTER COAT. COLORING BOOKS, JEWERY, STUFFED ANIMALS, and lots more. Henrietta. 585-487-6322 or 585-236-0426

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

• CEDAR CHEST, TABLE and two CHAIRS and a large WHITE SHELF. 585-507-8788

• Old iPAD, men’s JOGGING PANTS size 3X and HANDHELD GAME SYSTEMS. 85-415-8513

• Men’s large size WINTER JACKET. Well insulated. Good for outside work.

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

• RN TEXTBOOKS c1925 - About a dozen, take all. Honeoye Falls. hire14480@gmail.com

• Old ATV or DIRT BIKE. Gas powered. Running or not. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278 • HEAVY DUTY SHELVES for garage. 10’x 2’. Can pick up. Call / text 585-260-0437

• 65” Samsung FLAT SCREEN TV. 5-6 yrs old, needs repair. Stafford. tsmith03@rochester.rr.com

• Nice clean DOUBLE STROLLER for two boys - 6 months old and a 2-year-old.

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• Large quantity of ORGAN MUSIC. North Rose. jclingus@yahoo.com

• VASES - All sizes, any color. To do flower arrangements to give to local nursing homes etc. Dewash64@yahoo.com

• Boxes and boxes of HOLIDAY CARDS and lots and lots of GIFT BAGS - all brand new!

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• Working DRYER that could fit in a smaller space. Around Batavia area. 585-536-6269

• Heavy duty WOOD FIREPLACE TV STAND. You move. West Henrietta.

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• CAR in good working condition for low-income family. 585-360-6226

• Two boxes of assorted VHS TAPES. Everything from kids’ movies to John Wayne and Forrest Gump, and some history related. Phelps. tractorman5957@gmail.com • Veteran Only - Two ELECTRIC RECLINERS (1 Blue & 1 Grey). Excellent Condition. And a 60” Glass. Webster. 585-446-0213 leave a message, 3-5PM • Two BEDS; One queen, one single full. Two small BEDROOM DRESSERS and a LEATHER COUCH. Owner was a smoker. 585-260-9957

• HEARING AIDS. 585-424-0732 • Disabled senior Navy vet needs good running VEHICLE and a ROCKER RECLINER CHAIR for disabled wife. 585-471-4424 or 585-531-4004 • Great big WOODEN CABINET suitable for storage, BINOCULARS and a small, portable, foldable PIANO or ORGAN. 585-424-0732

• Large critter/pet luan WOOD TRANSPORT CRATE, 21”W x 27”H x 34”D. Henrietta. 585-729-6979, leave voicemail • Steel 6-gallon GAS TANKS. 1 Evinrude, 1 Johnson, 1 older 2 line painted. All clean good inside. Penfield. 585-303-3253

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Hamlin Public Library 1680 Lake Road, Hamlin 585-964-2320 • hamlinlibraryny.org

HLOM Holiday Concert Series: String Duo, Refoundry Strings The Holland Land Office Museum welcomes as part of our Concert Series the String Duo of the group Refoundry Strings. The duo will be playing all of your classic holiday season favorites at the museum on Friday, December 19th at 7 pm.

Refoundry Strings is a chamber music collective based in the southtowns of WNY. Seating will be limited. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. If you plan on attending, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com. The Concert Series is sponsored in part

by Tompkins Community Bank and Batavia Rotary Club.

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HAMLIN First Day Hike at Hamlin Beach State Park - Thursday January 1st, 2026, 10am and 1 pm. Celebrate the New Year in the outdoors with your family and friends at Hamlin Beach State Park. Two guided hikes will be offered and led by Hamlin Beach’s Environmental Educator at 10 am and 1 pm. Meet at Shelter 3 and your Friends of Hamlin Beach State Park will welcome you with a warm fire and a hot beverage. All are welcome

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:

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Holley Community Free Library 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

PARMA PUBLIC LIBRARY: Gyotaku: Japanese Fish Printing w/ Cornell Cooperative Extension: Monday, December 22, 1:00 to 2:00pm: Kids learn about NYS fish and complete a hands-on art project to take home. Grades K-6; registration required.

Winter Solstice Celebration: Monday, December 22, 6:00 to 7:30pm: Crafts, seasonal libations, snacks and more; registration required.

STEAM Drop-In: Tuesday, December 23, 1:00 to 2:00pm: LEGOs, building toys, robots, and a science-based craft. Ages 5+ No registration.

Library Closed: Wednesday, December 24 & Thursday, December 25.

Blood Drive on December 30 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Brockport Firemen’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue, Brockport. Schedule an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800RED CROSS, or using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. See RedCrossBlood.org/Gifts for details about current donation incentives.

OAKFIELD 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

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

DOS AND DON’TS OF HOLIDAY SAFETY DO keep poisonous plants out of reach of pets and children. These can include Jerusalem cherry, mistletoe berries and holly berries.

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2. GEOGRAPHY: What country is home to the largest cave in the world?

3. MOVIES: Who is the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the “Toy Story” movies?

4. HISTORY: Who was the first emperor of Rome?

5. LITERATURE: In what city is James Joyce’s novel “Ulysses” set?

6. TELEVISION: What is the name of Data’s cat on “Star Trek: The Next Generation”?

7. ASTRONOMY: What is an exploding star called?

8. SCIENCE: What kind of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

9. U.S. STATES: Which states have no sales tax?

10. ANATOMY: What is the function of the carotid arteries?

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5. Dublin, Ireland.

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8. Cumulonimbus.

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10. They supply oxygen-rich blood to the face, neck and brain.

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For all of us who cannot hear as well While visiting the local fire department’s annual turkey, ham, and gun raffle, it was very hard to hear the numbers being called over the crowd. They should get rid of their old, antiquated sound system and spinning wheel with such as the one in a neighboring fire district, whose you can hear and see the numbers as they come up, which would make it a much more enjoyable event.

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The LeRoy 6th grade Wolcott Street School production of Annie was amazing! The directors, cast, and crew should be so proud of their accomplishments. The on-stage performers were wonderful. Annie showed so much talent and professionalism when Sandy tried to wiggle away from her...never missed a beat. It was a terrific production all around, great job!

Good Samaritans A few weeks ago, after shopping at my local grocery store in LeRoy, I was attempting to put my cart in the cart return. I tripped and fell and had difficulty getting up. Three fabulous people came to my aid and helped me up. Please know how grateful I am for your compassionate help.

The tip jars that are set out everywhere are too many.

We see them everywhere from pizza shops, bakeries, bottle returns, and many more businesses. I just don’t see the honesty behind this. It makes the consumer feel intimidated. I think it’s rude to have these. Tips are for services provided to the consumer. They are not for supporting businesses. Many people have complained about this.

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For the safety of your children do not let them stand in the back of store carts. If the cart should get bumped or they “trip” on items in the cart they could easily fall out. Have them in the front of the cart in the seat or sitting in the back. Store employees should be told to politely ask parents to not have children standing in the carts.

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I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round, as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys. ~Charles Dickens

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Holiday dinners may garner the bulk of hosts’ attention, but overnight guests need to eat breakfast and lunch as well.

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It’s Christmas day and it’s Where laughter dances through chilly nights So happy Christmas oh what a delight and Children’s laughter fills the frosty air and Peace and love is flowing everywhere and Snowflakes whisper a soft gentle prayer Twirling like tiny dancers on Christmas day Stockings hang low with dreams tucked inside While hope and love walk side by side and Joyful carols rise a harmonious sound And we praise our savior Lord Jesus Christ on Christmas day and a time to reflect on those we hold dear and With every embrace let the magic ignite And we hold peace and love inside our hearts On Christmas night and we’ll stop and pray for our loved ones who have sadly passed away and there forever and always inside our heart’s on this Christmas day and the stars shine down with a glittering glow Like diamonds above in the blanket of snow A wish upon one for peace and for grace Happy Christmas to all in this beautiful space and with every heartbeat let love fill the air and little children’s laughter is everywhere so Happy Christmas to you all and may you always find care Through the years and the seasons in all that we do so Let the spirit of Christmas shine brightly in you so happy Christmas to everyone around the world and god bless you all and may you all have a beautiful and magical Christmas day.

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MAINTENANCE MANAGER 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.

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Starting at $19.46 an hour • Full-time

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This trainee position exists in the County’s Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CNR), enabling an employee to obtain New York State certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Nursing Assistant Starting at $23.82 Full-time, part-time, per diem available

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Activities Aide Starting at $19.46 an hour • Full-time

CNA class dates: • January 20, 2026 • February 25, 2026 • April 6, 2026 • May 11, 2026 LIVINGSTON COUNTY CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION

Employment includes many Livingston County benefits.

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