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PIGS ARE SMARTER THAN YOU THINK

Pigs are valued not just for their meat, but for their brains. Studies have shown pigs can use mirrors, solve puzzles, and even learn basic commands on par with dogs. If you’ve ever raised one, you know they’re curious, vocal, and full of personality. And yes, they love a good belly rub.

Long nails can be painful for dogs. The experts in holistic care at Dogs Naturally Magazine say that long nails that will come in contact with hard ground can push back up into the nail bed and cause discomfort. Long nails also may cause the toes to twist. Most dogs require their nails be trimmed every two weeks. This time period may be extended if the dog goes for long walks frequently.

Finnegan

is a 5 month old petite mini goldendoodle. He loves playing fetch with his ball and tug of war with his rope toy. He enjoys going for walks and getting his belly rubs. Finn loves giving and getting kisses.

By Sam Mazotta

What’s the best age to spay or neuter a dog?

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: When should I get my purebred puppy spayed? “Macy” is a rambunctious, 6-month-old Bernese, and I’m getting conﬂicting information from friends and my vet. My friends say that she should go through one or two heat cycles before I get her ﬁxed.The vet wants it done right away. Who’s right? -- Carol H., via email

DEAR CAROL: Oh, wow. This is quite a topic of conversation in my pet circles, as I’m sure it is with your fellow pet owners. I don’t think anyone is going to be super happy with my answer, because I’m not going to give you a deﬁnitive age at which puppies should be spayed or neutered. Instead, I’m going to punt this to the American Kennel Club (AKC), which has a great article on why recommended ages differ: www. akc.org/expert-advice/vets-corner/neutering-spaying-rightage-dog.

With that said, I commend you on making the decision to spay your puppy. Among owners of purebred dogs, deciding if and when to “ﬁx” them is sometimes a tough choice. However, if an owner does not intend to breed their dog (responsibly, of course), spaying or neutering can curb some undesired behaviors and prevent some health problems.

If you decide to spay Macy after her ﬁrst or second heat, wait until the heat cycle has completed before undergoing the procedure. This will reduce the possibility of excessive bleeding. Also, keep her under your control during her heat cycle -- indoors unless you’re walking her. When you take her for walks, stay next to her and keep her on a strong leash. It will amaze you how many dogs become intensely interested in Macy as you pass by. Keep your distance from all of them during this period.

meals, our local businesses are the heartbeatofGeneseeCounty. ey’re the familiar faces who greet you by name, the neighbors who sponsor your child’s sports team, and the hardworking owners who give back in countless quiet ways.

through Downtown Batavia, explore Le Roy’s charming shops, stop by a local market in Bergen or Pembroke, orgrabacupofcoﬀeeatahometown café. Each purchase, big or small, makes a diﬀerence and keeps the spirit of thankfulness alive well beyond the holidays.

CARMEN CAMPBELL

Marketing Consultant, Featured Media

Your Friends At Victor Pest Management Victor, NY (585) 406-1505

Your Friends At Bubba’s Landscape

81 Lake Street LeRoy, NY 14482 (585) 768-6578

Your Friends At Partyka Farms

1420 Cnty. Line Rd. (Rt. 272) Kendall, New York 14476 (585) 659-9131

Your Friends At Charles Men’s Shop

200 E. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 343-2086

Your Friends At Batavia Country Club

7909 Batavia Byron Rd. Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 343-7600

Your Friends At Batavia Automotive

50 Liberty St. Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 344-7171

Your Friends At LAPP Insulators, LLC

130 Gilbert Street LeRoy, New York 14482 (585) 768-6221

With Abundant Thanks

Friends and neighbors like all of you ﬁll Thanksgiving with so much joy and so many reasons to be grateful. We feel blessed to be part of such a close-knit community, and we can’t think of a more wonderful place to have our home and business.

We hope this Thanksgiving brings peace to your life, food to your table, warmth to your home and love to your heart!

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229 W. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 344-1000

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Your Friends At Davis Trailer World 1640 Main Street York, NY 14592 (585) 538-6640

Your Friends At Batavia Bootery

210 E. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 219-4581

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120 Phoenix Mills Plaza Victor, NY (585) 398-7475

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Your Friends At Crown Jewelry 142 South Main Street Canandaigua (585) 394-3115

Your Friends At Kuszlyk Milk Haulers 7982 Batavia Byron Rd Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 343-4800

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Crocker 7133 West Main Road LeRoy, NY 14482 (585) 314-7982

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CHICKEN BARBECUE

Chicken, salt potatoes, cole slaw, cookie, dinner roll and butter.

Sunday, Nov. 23rd

11am til sold out

@ The Batavia Fire Hall (8382 Lewiston Rd)

We also have loyalty cards. Buy 10 get one free.

Copperhead Creek UPCOMING EVENTS

11/21 – DJ 1 Ten @ 10 pm

11/22 – Bad Kitty @ 9:30 pm

Thanksgiving Week Schedule

11/24 – Monday Night NFL Football (Food and Drink Specials all night)

11/26 – Wednesday Pre Party - Opening at 12 Noon!

11/26 – Batavia’s Biggest Thanksgiving Eve Bash @ 9 pm w/DJ Mike

11/27 – Leftovers Party – Open Thanksgiving Night @ 5 pm - NFL Football!

11/28 – Live Acoustical with Skyler @ 7 pm

11/28 – DJ 1 Ten @ 10 pm

11/29 – Live DJ @ 10 pm

11/30 – Sunday Funday - Bills Tailgate Party @ 4 pm .75 cent wings!

HAPPY HOUR M-F 3-7 pm

KITCHEN OPEN 3pm M-F & 12 Noon Sat & Sun!

Full menu available 7 days starting at 3pm M-F and 12 noon on Sat. and Sun.!

SERVE POTATO PANCAKES FOR HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS

Serves 12

3 large potatoes, peeled and shredded

1 small onion, shredded

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons all-purpose ﬂour, or as needed

1/2 cup vegetable oil

Toppings:

Sriracha sauce

Vegan coconut yogurt

1. Place the potatoes and onion into a bowl, and stir in eggs, salt and ﬂour as needed to make the mixture hold together. With wet hands, scoop up about 1/3 cup of the mixture per patty, and form into ﬂat round or oval shapes.

2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, and gently place the patties into the hot oil. Fry until the bottoms are golden brown and crisp, 5 to 8 minutes, then ﬂip with a spatula and fry the other side until golden.

3. Line a colander or strainer with 2 paper towels, and drain the cooked latkes in the colander. Serve hot. 345 W Main St, Batavia, NY (585) 201-7185

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“CLASSIC COUNTRY”

WXRL / Ramblin’ Lou Tours

Hosted by the Ramblin’ Lou Family

December 6 - It’s the 56th Annual WXRL/Ramblin’ Lou Family Band Christmas Show & Live Radio Broadcast

Classics V Banquet Ctr., Amherst, NY • 2 Hr. Christmas Show 11am-1pm, includes turkey meal at 1pm.

Tickets $45 each. ON SALE NOW!

To order tickets send a check to: WXRL Radio, PO Box 170, Lancaster, NY 14086. Tickets may also be purchased at the WXRL Studios during regular business hours.

2026 – Visit WXRL.com – Tours

March 18

Sprague’s - Breakfast/Casino – Casino bonus/food credit

April 27-29 Lancaster, PA – Sight & Sound-JOSHUA – Eden Resort

May 12-18

June 2-4

June 10

June 14-18

June 25

Memphis/Graceland/Nashville/Grand Ole Opry

ARK Encounter/Riverboat Dinner Cruise - KY

Rhinestone Cowgirls-Walter Music Venue/Lunch-Ont.

Cape Cod/Martha’s Vineyard/Whale Watch

Skaneateles-Boat Cruise/Lunch Sherwood Inn

June 29-July 2 Mackinac Island & Frankenmuth, MI

July 28 Grand River Luncheon Cruise

Sept. 7-11

Sept. 20-26

Oct. 6-8

Oct. 14

Vermont & N. Hampshire/Train Ride/Trapp Family Lodge

Great Smoky Mts/Dollywood/Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge

Ride the Rails-Train Ride – West Virginia

Sprague’s/Casino – Turkey Dinner - Casino bonus/food credit 2027 - Sept. 11-19 - WXRL Canada & New England NCL Cruise

Home for Country Classics!

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hometown events

BATAVIA

LGBTQ+YouthDrop-InCenter: Joinourwelcomingandaffirming after-schoolspaceforLGBTQ+ youth(ages12-18)andtheirallies toconnect,unwind,andjustbe themselves.Weofferamixoffun activities,creativeprojects,and peer-ledsocialandemotionalsupport,allinaspacewhereeveryone isvaluedandcelebrated.Whether you’relookingforaplacetorelax, makenewfriends,ortalkthrough life’schallengeswithotherswho understand,you’llfindasupportive communityhere.Plus,thereare alwaysplentyofsnacks!Nojudgment.Nopressure.Justasafe spacetobeyou.Free. Homeschoolersencouragedtojoin! Formoreinformationgotowww. glowout.orgoremailSaraat svacin@glowout.org.

HLOM25thAnnualWonderland ofTreesOpeningGala- Friday, November21st,6-8:30pmatthe HollandLandOfficeMuseum.This year’sthemeis“Nutcrackers”.Itis alsotheSilverAnniversaryof WonderlandofTrees.Thisyear’s openinggalawillfeaturemany greatgiftbasketstowin.Thebasketrafflewinnerswillbedrawnat theendofthedayonSaturday, December20th.Tickets:$5/sheet (25tickets)or$20/5sheets.Food andrefreshmentsprovidedbyThe AlabamaHotel,anddessertsby Grandma’sGoodies‘n’Giggles. HolidaymusicbytheDSPJazzTrio. Tickets:$20or$15formuseum members,and$5forchildren12 andunder.http://www. hollandlandoffice.com ThanksgivingPieBakingClassInthishands-onclass,you’lllearn howtorolloutandlineapietin, pickyourowndeliciousfillings,and baketwopiesofyourchoice-just intimefortheholiday.Whether you’reabakingbeginnerorlooking tosharpenyourpie-makingskills, thisclasswillgiveyoutheconfidencetocreatedessertsthatare asbeautifulastheyaretasty. November26th,4PM-6PMat201E MainSt,Batavia.Cost:$40per person.Ages:16andup.Space limited-reserveyourspottoday. Limitedto10people.Toregister visithttps://goart.org/thanksgivingpie-baking-class/

4thAnnualCraftandVendor EventShowandBasketRaffleSt.PaulLutheranSchool&Church ishostingits4thAnnual“Small BusinessSaturday”CraftandVendorShowonSaturday,November 29from10-3pm.Newthisyear-a BasketRaffle!Avarietyofhandmadeitems-quilts,blankets,baby items,woodcraft,fooditems& muchmore!St.PaulChurch& Schoolislocatedat31Washington Ave.,Batavia.Formoreinformation contact:585-343-0488. GingerbreadHouseWorkshopGetintotheholidayspiritandbuild yourowngingerbreadmasterpiece fromscratch!Inthishands-on class,you’llcraftanddecoratea gingerbreadhouseusingfreshly bakedpiecesandawidearrayof sweetdecorations.December13& 20th,4PM-6PM,201EMainSt, Batavia.Price:$35perperson.All ageswelcome!Childrenages4and undermayattendfreewithan accompanyingadult,providedthey workononehousetogether.Prior registrationisrequiredtoensure enoughmaterialsandspacefor everyone.Limitedto15peopleper class.Toregisterpleasevisithttps:// goart.org/gingerbread-houseworkshop/

TheCrossroadsHouseannual ChristmasSale isbackatBatavia FirstPresbyterianChurchnextdoor toCrossroads!Don’tmissit!TWO WEEKENDSstartingFridayNovember21,9to4pm,and25%offon SaturdayNovember22,9to1pm. We’rebackwith50%offonBlack FridayNovember28,9-4pmand 75%offSaturdayNovember29, 9-1pm.Lasttwohourseverything $1.00.Newandlike-newChristmas décor,collectibles,toysandlotsof greatgiftideas!TakeoutGail’s famousstuffedpeppersouporchili bythequart,dessertsandbeverages.ContactJackie 585-993-6250formoredetails.

BethlehemWalkandCommunityDinner- Thisenriching,free ofchargeeventbeginswitha warmanddeliciousCommunity SoupDinner,aperfectchanceto gatherwithneighborsandfriends. Followingthemeal,you’llbe treatedtoauniqueholidayexperience:aNativityWalkfeaturing beautifulcrèchescenesfrom aroundtheworld.We’llalsohavea funChristmasOrnamentdecoratingstationforallages!Yourguide fortheeveningwillbeSt.Nicholas, whowillsharethehistoryand traditionsoftheNativityasyou journeythroughthisglobaldisplay. BartDentinowillsharesomespecialChristmasmusic.December3, 5:30pm,BataviaFirstPresbyterian Church,300E.MainSt.,Batavia. https://fpcbatavia.org/

SoulSanctuary- JoinusforSoul Sanctuary,amonthlygatheringdesignedtohelpyoureconnectwith yourinnerselfandfindadeeper senseofwell-being.December1, 6:30pm,BataviaFirstPresbyterian Church,300E.MainSt.,Batavia. https://fpcbatavia.org/

It’sAWonderfulLife- Grace BaptistChurchisdelightedtoannounceitsChristmasproductionof “It’saWonderfulLife,”adaptedfor thestagebyJamesW.Rodgers, basedonthefilmbyFrankCapra, andinspiredbythestory“The GreatestGift”byPhilipVanDoren. HeldDecember12,7pm. December13,3pm.December14, 10:30am.JoinusattheGrace BaptistChurch,238VineStreet, Batavia.http://gracebatavia.org

SingWeNowofChristmas:Children’sChristmasPageant -Join usforaheartwarming,musical celebrationoftheNativity!Experiencethetimelessstoryof Christmasthroughsong,costumes, andthewonderofourchildrenand youth.AreceptionwithChristmas refreshmentswillfollowthe performance.Sunday,December 7th,2pm,BataviaFirstPresbyterian Church,300E.MainSt.,Batavia. https://fpcbatavia.org/

GeneseeSymphonyOrchestra Concert- ThenextGeneseeSymphonyOrchestraConcertisSunday, December7,2025at2pmatthe StuartSteinertheateratGCC. “Shade’sHolidayMixTape”featuringmanyholidayfavorites.Tickets availableonlineat geneseesymphonyorchestra@ gmail.com,TheCoffeePress,HollandLandOfficeandGillamGrant. $17adults,$12seniors,students freewithID.Creditcardsaccepted. YourMustGoToConcertforthe holidays!

HLOMHolidayConcertSeries: GeneseeSymphonyBrassQuartet -TheHollandLandOfficeMuseumwelcomesbackaspartofour ConcertSeriestheBrassQuartetof theGeneseeSymphonyOrchestra. Thequartetwillbeplayingallof yourholidayseasonfavoritesatthe museumonFriday,December5th at7pm.Seatingwillbelimited. Admissionis$5or$3formuseum members.Ifyouplanonattending, pleasecontactthemuseumat 585-343-4727or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.

DementiaRespite- Monthly communityrespiteservicesoffersocialcompanionship,meaningful activities,andactiveengagement forindividualslivingwithdementia. Theyalsoprovideasafeplaceto connectwithothersfacingasimilar journey.November24,10:30am, BataviaFirstPresbyterianChurch, 300E.MainSt.,Batavia.https:// fpcbatavia.org/

GeneseeSymphonyOrchestra HolidayConcert- ThenextGeneseeSymphonyOrchestraConcertis Sunday,December7,2025at2pm attheStuartSteinertheaterat GCC.“Shade’sHolidayMixTape” featuringmanyholidayfavorites. Ticketsavailableonlineat geneseesymphonyorchestra@ gmail.com,TheCoffeePress,HollandLandOfficeandGillamGrant. $17adults,$12seniors,students freewithID.YourMustGoToConcertfortheholidays!

CORFU

OpenHouse-ModernWestern SquareDancing: ModernWestern SquareDancingOpenHouseon December5thfrom7-9PMat NorthDarienBibleChurch,9762 SimondsRoad,Corfu.Everyoneis welcomefamilies,couplesandsingles.Formoreinformation,please call585-762-9959.

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events

DARIEN

DarienSeniormeeting -Saturday November22,2025isDarien SeniormeetingattheDarienTown Hall.Wewillbehavingsoupand sandwichwewilleatatnoon.Also theChristmasdinnerhasbeen movedtoSaturdayDecember13, 2025.Weneedtoknowwhois comingtotheChristmasdinnerso thatweknowhowmuchturkeyto get.Sopleasecall585-409-0899.

ELBA

ErieCanalBicentennialTributeTheGeneseeValleyWindEnsemble celebratestheErieCanal’sBicentennialduringitsfallconcert, Saturday,November22,2025, 7pmattheElbaCentralSchool Auditorium,57S.MainSt.,Elba. Thegroupwillperformthetraditionaltune“TheErieCanal” adaptedbylocalarrangerBradWillard.Thepiececommemoratesthe completionoftheErieCanal,200 yearsago,andthedaytheAtlantic OceanmettheGreatLakes.On November23,1825,thecanalboat SenecaChiefreturnedtoBuffalo, completingthe“Weddingofthe Waters.”

GVWEFallConcert- TheGenesee ValleyWindEnsemblecelebrates theErieCanal’sBicentennialduring itsfallconcert,Saturday,November 22,2025,7:00p.m.attheElba CentralSchoolAuditorium,57S. MainSt.,Elba.Thegroupwillperformaswingbandarrangementof “TheErieCanal”adaptedbylocal arrangerBradWillard.TheGVWE willalsosharethestagewithSt. Joe’sofBataviaBrassEnsemble whichwillperformpiecesbyChuck MangioneandGlennMiller.

LEROY

TheJoyProject, afreeexhibit inspiredbytheformerSibley’s DepartmentStoreindowntown Rochester,bringsold-time ChristmastolifeattheExhibitHall atSt.Mark’sEpiscopalChurch,1 EastMainStreet,LeRoyonSaturdays10-4andSundays12-4betweenNovember29andDecember 21.AnextensiveChristmasvillage andtraindisplay,“department storewindows”withanimatronics, hand-paintedmuralsof Christmasesofyesteryearbylocal artistLorieLonghany,andaone-ofa-kinddioramaofthe1937radio show“TheCinnamonBear”are included.Newdisplaysthisyear includeatieredChristmastreeand aplaytraintablefortheyounger crowd.FollowonFacebookat @leroyjoyprojectforacomplete scheduleofevents.

OperaontheOatkapresents “TransformationalLove”- Opera ontheOatkapresents “TransformationalLove”onSaturday,December6that6:30pmatSt. Mark’sEpiscopalChurchinLeRoy. AdmissionisFREEandallarewelcome!Joinmezzosopranoand LeRoyresidentHeatherDavisasshe andcollaborativepianistPriscilla Yuenperformariasandsongs aboutthetransformationalpower oflove.ThisprojectismadepossiblewithfundsfromtheStatewide CommunityRegrantProgram,a regrantprogramoftheNewYork StateCouncilontheArtswiththe supportoftheofficeoftheGovernorandtheNewYorkState LegislatureandadministeredbyGO ART!

OAKFIELD

Yoga -EveryWednesdayfrom 6:00p.m.to7:00p.m.Opentoall! Allequipmentisprovided!NoRegistrationRequired!Walkinandjoin us!HeldatTheGOOSECommunity Center,33SouthMainStreet,Oakfield.http://www. warriorhouseofwny.com

ChairYoga -EveryThursdayfrom 10amto11am.Opentoall!All equipmentisprovided!NoRegistrationRequired!Walkinandjoin us!TheGOOSECommunityCenter,33SouthMainStreet,Oakfield. http://www.warriorhouseofwny. com

“We’veOnlyJustBegun”Sr ChristmasCelebration Luncheon:Tuesday,12/9/2025 (Thisisthe2ndTuesday)from 11:30-1:30pmattheSo.Alabama Firehall,2230JudgeRd.,Oakfield. ItwillbecateredbytheAlabama Hotel.Serving:TurkeyandHam, MashedPotatowithGravy, stuffing,Vegetable,GelatinSalad, DessertandBeveragefor$15/ personandALLRESERVATIONS mustbepaidinadvance,Nolater thanDecember2,2025.Youmust haveapaidreservationandthere willbenomoneytakenatthe door!Christmasmusicprovidedby vocalistBrendaRichieandVicky Klotzbachonthekeyboard.Come andcelebratetheHolidaySeason withus!!Contact:LaNora Thompson(630)888-8966.

ALABAMA HOLLEY FARM

9AMto5PM

www.AlabamaHolleyFarms.com

Level: Beginner

Dansville Ecumenical

Community Food Pantry

Provides food for those in need in the Dansville area.

Research shows that when we give to others, we also contribute to our own happiness, health and well-being. Scientists have identiﬁed something known as the “helper’s high” to describe the positive emotions that follow acts of helpfulness toward others. Research also associates improved health and longevity with this psychological state, according to the National Library of Medicine.

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No act of kindness is too small. e gi of kindness may start as a small ripple that over time can turn into a tidal wave aﬀecting the lives of many.

-

Kevin Heath, CEO of More4Kids

Similar to the ripples that result from a pebble being dropped into water, studies show that our words and actions also have a “ripple eﬀect” that can be either positive or negative. So why not create a ripple eﬀect of kindness, helpfulness and happiness?

Ea I as Spread Kind !

• Smile at somebody and say hello.

• Pay somebody a sincere compliment.

• Call a friend or family member to say hello and ask how they’re doing.

• Drop off a baked good for a neighbor.

• Tape some quarters to a parking meter.

• Open the door or hold the elevator for somebody behind you.

• Drop a greeting card or small gift in the mail to brighten someone’s day.

• Share a nice comment or compliment on somebody’s social media post.

• Make space for somebody trying to merge in front of you on the road.

GENESEE COUNTY

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Foxprowl Toys & Comics

4152 West Main Street, Batavia

RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION:

Saturday, November 29 @ 11 AM

Thousands of vintage and new toys and collectibles!

CORE The Learning Center, Community Room

1 Mill Street, Suite 200, Batavia

RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION:

Wednesday, December 3 @ 12 PM

The CRR is designed to expand free access to computers, high-speed internet, and one-on-one support for adults, seniors, job seekers, and families.

Game of Throws

City Centre #17, Batavia

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Tuesday, December 9 • 5–7 PM

With ribbon cutting celebrations by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce, we’re excited to share these upcoming events. Stop out and support local!

Clara BartonLivingston Chapter of the American Red Cross

Provides disaster services, supports military families, preparedness services and youth services.

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.

polltime

November is Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Hospice is care providing support to patients facing terminal illness while palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms of serious illness, whether curable or not. Comfort care homes are two-bed, independently-operated hospice homes, and Rochester is credited as having the ﬁrst such homes in the US. What experience have you had with comfort care homes?

- I’ve volunteered at a comfort care home

- A family member or friend received care at one

- I’ve donated to or participated in a fundraiser for a comfort care home

- I’ve visited a comfort care home, but haven’t been directly involved

- I’ve heard of comfort care homes, but don’t know much about them

- I’m not familiar with comfort care homes at all

Poll ends 11-24-2025

Poll ended 11-11-2025

After Buffalo's win against Kansas City Sunday, with an overall great game with the defense showing vast improvement against top-tier teams like Kansas City, do you think Buffalo will:

13.2% Make the playoffs

7.9% Go deep in the playoffs

7.9% Win it all

7.9% Miss the playoffs

63.2% I don't care/watch football

Vote and make your voice heard when you visit WWW.GVPENNYSAVER.COM!

KIDS’ COLORING CONTEST

StateCrossingLines: StateCrossingLines:

“What Iowa did for us made it more exciting not only for us who were in charge of the float, but also for parade watchers!”

PEYTON CAUFIELD CO PRESIDENT OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS

HOW HOLLEY FRESHMEN FORGED AN UNEXPECTED BOND WITH IOWA

BY SONYA KORDOVICH, MONROE 2 ORLEANS BOCES COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Each year, Holley Middle/High School’s Homecoming celebrations culminate with a PTSA-sponsored, themed parade that awards points for the coveted spirit stick. When this year’s theme of “States” was announced, the freshmen class chose Iowa, never imagining it would spark a heartwarming interstate collaboration.

Freshman class adviser Samantha Zelent and volunteer co-adviser Jessica Seaward knew the state would hit close to home due to the Holley community’s farming connections. On a whim, they reached out to a few Iowa-based agencies to see if they might contribute materials for the ﬂoat. e response was overwhelming.

Numerous Iowa organizations and affiliates including the Iowa Tourism Office, Iowa State Fair, Iowa State University, Historic Hills Scenic Byway, Iowa Department of Transportation, and the governor’s office sent donations, ideas, and encouragement for the Class of 2029. News of the float spread quickly throughout the state, and soon packages filled with Iowa-themed goodies began arriving from organizations the school hadn’t even contacted.

“Every day for about a week straight, a package arrived from Iowa,” said Paula Barrus, the attendance clerk who accepts all packages at the front desk. “ e excitement was contagious and gave us a smile every day. It really was exciting to see what the class got and how nice everyone in Iowa was to help out.”

Students embraced the opportunity, hoping to represent everything people love about Iowa, including emulating the Davis County Future Farmers Association’s sculpture “Hog Wild” as the centerpiece for their ﬂoat.

Mason McGuire, Holley High School class treasurer, said, “My favorite part of the ﬂoat was building it with everyone. It felt like the whole state of Iowa was cheering us on, and it made me happy. People didn’t understand why we picked Iowa, but it turned out to be the most fun ﬂoat we’ve worked on because of the teamwork between the Class of 2029 and Iowa.”

“I loved our hay pig,” said Logan Lane, a freshman class member. “We actually got that idea from an email from Iowa’s Historic Hills Scenic Byway Trail. I think Iowa is a pretty cool state for everything they did for us.” anks to the students’ hard work, the ﬂoat was visually impressive and it was also interactive. Parade watchers received bags ﬁlled with stickers, keychains, and other fun items, thanks to the generosity of Iowa contributors.

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“What Iowa did for us made it more exciting not only for us who were in charge of the float, but also for parade watchers,” said Peyton Caufield, co-president of the freshman class. “I think because of all that the individuals of Iowa did to support us, this float will always be special.”

e support from Iowa extended beyond material donations. Zelent said, “We were overwhelmed by the support from Iowa, especially the governor’s oﬃce, who sent us items including a signed photo wishing us a happy homecoming. Students loved the help from Iowa and had so much fun with the ﬂoat. We have been a part of their Facebook page, and they made us honorary members of the Historic Hills Scenic Byway’s Annual Bale Trail. Now, Iowa has a whole group of fans from the Holley Central School District’s freshman class!”

“It was truly outstanding, the amount of information and items that were mailed to us,” Seaward said. “We were getting emails and packages every day. ese kids will always remember this ﬂoat and their amazing partnership.”

is was an unexpected alliance that not only boosted school spirit but created lasting connections between communities hundreds of miles apart, proving that sometimes, the most meaningful collaborations begin with a simple idea and a little curiosity.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: Nine days ago, I had a medical procedure under general anesthesia. One of the lines was put in the artery in my left wrist. Aside from deep bruising that went halfway up my forearm, it seems that there is some nerve damage. I have constant pain from my thumb, through my wrist, and up to about 3 inches on my arm. Overnight, the pain becomes intense and radiates all the way up to my shoulder.

Tylenol and an arthritis sleeve only provide minimum relief. Should I request to see a neurologist, or is there another type of doctor to seek out for a diagnosis? This has become life-altering, and I’m hoping it will eventually be healed. -- B.F.

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ANSWER: I suspect that the bruising on your forearm was caused by bleeding from the puncture site of the artery in your wrist. (This type of line is used to measure blood pressure accurately and instantaneously.) The hematoma (blood collection) inside the wrist might be compressing the median nerve in your carpal tunnel, which causes a neuropathy very much like carpal tunnel syndrome.

If I am right, then the condition should improve as your body absorbs the blood, which takes pressure off the nerve. However, there are case reports of permanent damage to the nerve from complications of an arterial puncture. In general, if the nerve compression is serious enough to cause weakness, it needs to be acted upon urgently.

The doctors who performed your procedure need to know about this complication, and a neurologist is exactly the right person to see. A simple nerve test could conﬁrm my suspicion or disprove it by ﬁnding a different cause if your symptoms persist.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an active 60-year-old who took a soccer ball to the groin some time back.After a few months, I noticed a change in my sexual organ. Narrowing and bending of my organ developed, and it seems to be getting worse.

My general doctor seems to think it’s Peyronie’s disease. After researching this, I started taking vitamin E and COq10 supplements. I scheduled a urologist exam but was hoping for some insight on this. -- G.

ANSWER: I suspect your general doctor is correct, and an evaluation by a urologist is certainly indicated. Peyronie’s disease is often triggered by trauma in a person who is genetically susceptible to the condition. (Your trauma was very clear, but it isn’t always clear in everyone what the trauma might have been.)

The diagnosis is made by an examination showing a bend in the penis, along with plaque that can be felt during an examination in most cases. Some men, but not all, will have pain.

In men who are in the active phase of the disease (where the curvature is getting worse), urologists will often prescribe pentoxifylline for three to six months in hopes of stabilizing the condition and preventing the curve from worsening.

Vitamin E was not found to be superior to a placebo treatment. CoQ10 was found to have a beneﬁt in a small trial, and since it is very safe, this was a reasonable treatment for you to try.

Depending on your symptoms and degree of curvature, there are several options for treatment. Medication can be injected directly into the penis; men treated with this were found to have about a 34% improvement in curvature. Traction therapy is also frequently used.

In men with more severe disease that does not respond to the previous options,surgical treatment can be considered. This should be done in men whose sexual function is affected by the disease and in cases where medical treatments have failed to improve their symptoms adequately. Q.

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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3 delicata squash (about 3 pounds total)

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Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut into 1-inch chunks (there’s no need to remove the edible skin). Arrange

on a baking sheet and spray or brush with olive oil. Season with the salt and pepper. Roast 10 to 15 minutes, until tender. Allow to cool. Fill a large pot with water, add salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just tender. Drain, rinse and set aside.

Remove the leaves of the kale from the stems and cut into large pieces. Set up a steaming basket over boiling water and steam the kale just until it is bright green, about 2 minutes. Remove and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking and keep them bright green.

Toast the pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat until light brown, 3 to 5 minutes. (Stay nearby while you are toasting. Left unattended, the nuts can easily burn.)

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Aging is associated with or linked to a host of mental and physical side effects. For example, many adults expect their vision to deteriorate as they grow older. Such a side effect can be combatted with routine eye examinations that may indicate a need for a stronger eyeglass prescription, a relatively simple solution that won’t impact adults’ daily lives much at all.

While physical side effects like diminished vision might not strike much fear in the hearts of aging men and women, those same people may be concerned and/or frightened by the notion of age-related cognitive decline. Some immediately associate such decline with Alzheimer’s disease, an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys memory and cognitive skills, ultimately compromising a person’s ability to perform even the simplest of tasks. But age-related cognitive decline is not always symptomatic of Alzheimer’s disease. Learning about Alzheimer’s and how to maintain mental acuity can help aging men and women better understand the changes their brains might be undergoing as they near or pass retirement age.

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By Matilda Charles

y do we turn down help?

All too frequently we seniors don’t ask for help when we need it, using as an excuse that others need it more. Sound familiar?

Our local senior center decided to host a free holiday dinner a few weeks before Christmas this year. It was to be a full turkey dinner, with several courses, a sit-down affair with table service from the Community Club at the high school.They needed to limit it to 100 people, and advance signup was required. Color them amazed when a full week after the announcement, there were still well over 50 dinner slots available.

Staff starting manning the phones,calling senior center members to ask if they’d heard about the dinner.Yes, people had heard.Yes, it sounded lovely. But no, they wouldn’t be signing up for it. Other people, many stated, needed the free dinner more.

This did not surprise me. After all the times I’ve talked to seniors around me about how it was OK for them to go to the food bank, that it was OK to ask for help -- no, I wasn’t shocked that many were turning down a free holiday dinner at the senior center.

Does this describe you? Someone who would turn down free things, saying that others might need it more?

There’s more to it when we decline help, other reasons, if we’re going to be honest with ourselves. Mostly we fear loss of independence. Somehow we equate getting help at the food bank -- or a free turkey dinner -- with not being able to take care of ourselves, thus possibly inviting scrutiny from others who might start questioning our ability to manage our lives.

I was not surprised when the senior center changed their promotion for the free dinner to say they would welcome donations, and the rest of the slots ﬁlled up.

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Thank you to the kind woman that noticed that I was in distress trying to ﬁnd my vehicle in the Geneseo Walmart parking lot the other day. She watched me search with no success and offered to drive me up and down the aisles until we found it. Thank you so much for taking the time to help me. I am so grateful.

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Ambassadors like you at the Brockport Welcome Center on the Erie Canal are the backbone of our organization and your generosity means the world to the people we serve. Brockport is so grateful to have you, our volunteers, as part of our team and look forward to working with you again in the future.

Wonderful Poem

I thoroughly enjoyed Douglas W. Williams’ poem “Leaves” that was published in the October 24 issue of the Penny Saver. It is playful and creative and perfectly captures the spirit of this beautiful time of year in upstate New York.

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As a delivery person--often at night-- I see a great need for better lighting and placement of visible house/apartment numbers! PLEASE, for your own safety and that of others, put an easily visible address number on your house. It could be lifesaving if emergency folks are called. If you expect a delivery of food, you would want it delivered promptly and in the correct location. Do not blame the service if your house or apartment lacks a number. When several lack numbers even a ﬂashlight does not help.

Also, PLEASE provide better lighting; there are many lowcost options for entrances & inner foyers. If you expect delivery of a good hot meal, make sure your dwelling has adequate lighting! Paths with bikes, ladders, toys, etc. in the dark do not help. We do all we can to ensure prompt & satisfactory delivery. Please consider taking your part in keeping deliveries safer with visible address numbers and helpful lighting. Thank you!

Restaurant Nickel and Diming

My wife and I and another couple went out to eat on Saturday night. The food was great and the bill with tip was not bad. The only bad spot was they charged us $3.50 for another helping of bread. With their prices for dinner, why do restaurants always nickel and dime you? We will not be back. Breakfast restaurants have extra charges too (if you want raisins with your oatmeal, they charge 25¢ more for the meal). Why for such little extras?

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1. HISTORY: Which country sold Alaska to the United States?

2. GEOGRAPHY: On which continent is the Sahara Desert?

3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who created The Muppets?

4. MUSIC: What was singer Miley Cyrus’ alter ego when she starred in a Disney sitcom?

5. MATH: How many sides does a heptagon (sometimes called a septagon) have?

6. MOVIES: Which singer is featured in the biopic “A Complete Unknown”?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What is carpaccio?

8. LITERATURE: In “The Jungle Book,” who raised the boy called Mowgli?

9. TELEVISION: Where was Mork from in the sitcom “Mork and Mindy”?

10. LANGUAGE: What does the phrase “doubleplusungood” mean in Newspeak, featured in the dystopian novel “1984”?

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Lawrence E. Rebert

February 11, 1936-November 5, 2005

Lawrence (Larry) Rebert, age 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Somerset, NY to the late Harry Linn Rebert and Dorothy (George) Rebert on February 11, 1936. He graduated from Lyndonville High School in 1954 and received further education at RIT in Rochester, Onondaga Community College and Erie Community College. He worked at Niagara Mohawk as a meter reader in 1957 and was promoted by the company throughout the years to manager in Consumer Relations in Buﬀalo, and then Consumer Relations Advisor in Batavia. He retired a er 37 years with Niagara Mohawk.

Larry raised and sold Labrador Retriever dogs all over the Northeast from his Oak Orchard Kennels at his home in Oakﬁeld. He was an avid outdoorsman his entire life with numerous elk hunts in Wyoming and Montana, and hunted in WNY for whatever was in season. He made sure to pass on his hunting and ﬁshing knowledge to all of his children starting at a very early age, and we are all forever in his debt. Larry was deeply involved with the Batavia Rotary and was a member of the Executive Committee of the WNY chapter of Ducks Unlimited, where he organized the chapter’s 1976 fundraising dinner.

In addition to his parents, Larry was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn Rebert. He is survived by his children, Brandon, Zachary, Steven, Terri (Biro), Scott, Sandra (Weibel), Mark and Lawrence Jr.; grandchildren, Kelley Biro, Casey Biro, Emily Biro, Audrey, Jeremy Rebert, Evelyn Rebert and Nicole Rebert; and 2 great-grandchildren.

No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435.

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HOW TO STAY MENTALLY SHARP AFTER RETIREMENT

Consider delaying retirement. Even if early retirement is a dream,it might be better to work a little longer than you had planned.A 2021 study published in the journal SSM - Population Healthfoundthatpostponedretirementisbeneﬁcialtocognitivefunctionforallgenders,races/ ethnicities, educational levels, and professional status.The study reported that individuals who waited until age 67 to retire experienced less cognitive decline than those who retired prior to turning67.

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DID YOU KNOW? The pinnacle of birthday celebrations, if there’s no piñata to break open, is when the birthday cake comes out and party attendees serenade the guest of honor. The song everyone harmonizes to is among the most widely recognized and well-loved tunes in the world. The “birthday song,” also known as “Happy Birthday to You,” is in the public domain in the United States and the European Union. The song originally was penned as a classroom greeting song titled “Good Morning to All,” written by sisters Mildred J. Hill and Patty Smith Hill. Both were educators and developed unique teaching strategies to assist students. The song was composed by Mildred and the lyrics were written by Patty to be used in kindergarten classrooms.

It is unclear who changed the lyrics and turned the song into a birthday ditty, as none of the earliest references to the song included credits or copyright notices. Two tales circulate regarding the eventual copyright of the song. One has The Summy Company registering a copyright in 1935, crediting authors Preston Ware Orem and Mrs. R. R. Forman. The other says Jessica Hill, sister to Mildred and Patty, who was working with publisher Clayton F. Summy Company, copyrighted and published “Happy Birthday to You” in 1935.Eventually Warner Chappell bought the company that was originally The Summy Company, and argued the birthday song was under copyright until 2030, making performances of the song illegal without paying royalties. However, a federal judge ruled in 2015 that Warner Chappell’s claim to a copyright on the song was not valid. The judge ruled its registration only covered a speciﬁc piano version, not the melody and lyrics. Therefore, “Happy Birthday to You” can be sung both privately and publicly without being subject to royalties or other restrictions.

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A hidden fire burns perpetually upon the hearth of the world.... In autumn this great conflagration becomes especially manifest. Then the flame that is slowly and mysteriously consuming every green thing bursts into vivid radiance. Every blade of grass and every leaf in the woodlands is cast into the great oven of Nature; and the bright colours of their fading are literally the flames of their consuming. The golden harvest-fields are glowing in the heart of the furnace.... By this autumn fire God every year purges the floor of nature. All effete substances that have served their purpose in the old form are burnt up. Everywhere God makes sweet and clean the earth with fire.

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THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF DAIRY

Heart health beneﬁts: Some people avoid dairy because of perceptions that it is bad for cardiac health. A report presented at the 2018 Congress of the European Society of Cardiology that looked at 20 studies involving around 25,000 people found no association between the consumption of most dairy products (including whole fat varieties) and cardiovascular disease. The only exception was milk, but the results showed one would have to drink almost a liter of milk a day for a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Still, the American Heart Association recommends adults choose fat-free or low-fat dairy products whenever possible. Also, a 2018 study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found men who ate plenty of fermented dairy products like yogurt and cheese had a smaller risk of coronary artery disease than men who ate less.

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Submitted by a local reader as part of our annual Pen-A-Poem contest. Share your thoughts at gvpennysaver.com/hometown

It Finds You

By Erin Snow

A red thread, Woven by the fates, Invisible yet unyielding, Twisting and stretching through time, To bind hearts destined to meet.

rough countless realities, In every lifetime, It ﬁnds you —

A love unbroken, Woven by the fates, Set in motion by the universe, It ﬁnds you —

Whether their hands are rough or gentle, eir voice so or heavy, eir love deﬁant, Refusing to ﬁt in, e world’s narrow box

You may not see it, May not recognize them at ﬁrst — But you will know.

In time, e red thread tightens, Drawing you home

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HomeCare & Hospice Foundation Provides Comfort Beyond Care

BY SARAH NEGRON, HCH AGENCY RELATIONS COORDINATOR AND SUZIE WELLS

When Kevin H., an Allegany County resident and hospice patient, recognized he needed more than just care, HomeCare & Hospice Foundation was there to help.

Nestled on the side of a hill in Wellsville, in a home his father built himself, Kevin spends his time playing video games with online friends, using his virtual reality headset, and spending time with family which includes his cat, Beatrice.

A er receiving a diagnosis of melanoma and learning treatment was no longer an option, Buﬀalo’s Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center referred Kevin to local hospice services.

“I was amazed at how quickly the process moved,” Kevin says. “ e next day I had a hospital bed and all the supplies I needed.” In addition to the bed, he received a shower chair, walker, and bandages, which Kevin was previously handling himself and said were becoming expensive.

Since starting hospice at the beginning of September, Kevin says he feels better and looks forward to visits from social workers and nurses. Hospice staﬀ assists with his medications and provided a pill minder, so he remembers to take his medicine daily, something he previously struggled with.

When asked if there was anything else he needed, Kevin realized there was – a freezer for his ice cream, which he said is the only thing his stomach agrees with these days. Hospice social workers Lauren Idzik and Hanna Nunn immediately went to work to get a freezer for Kevin.

HomeCare & Hospice Foundation takes pride in providing compassionate care for their patients, not just for medical needs but for things that can help make the end-of-life journey easier. e HomeCare & Hospice Foundation quickly approved the purchase of a freezer for Kevin.

“It made my day to see Lauren and Hanna bring the freezer in and gave us a lot of laughs,” Kevin says.

Despite his diagnosis, Kevin enjoys spending time with his family and the activities he loves while receiving care and support from hospice. Most recently he traveled to Arizona with his brother, father, and uncle, exploring the state and making trips to the Grand Canyon and to Las Vegas.

What’s next for Kevin? He’s planning a trip to Johnstown, PA with his mother and continuing to enjoy the simple joys in his day-to-day life, such as hiding the ATV from his dad, enjoying his mom’s cookies, family time, and, of course, peanut butter cup ice cream.

KEVIN H.

HomeCare & Hospice: Compassionate Care Close to Home

For more than ﬁve decades, HomeCare & Hospice has provided comfort, dignity, and compassionate medical support to individuals and families across Western New York. Serving Allegany, Cattaraugus, Genesee, and Wyoming counties–and portions of surrounding areas–the organization has become a trusted source of home-based health and hospice care since its founding in 1971.

e story began when a group of community members recognized the need for an alternative to nursing home placement for dependent elderly residents. eir vision led to the creation of Olean Homemaker Services, oﬀering in-home support to help people remain safely in familiar surroundings. As community needs grew, the organization hired its ﬁrst registered nurse in 1979 and, a decade later, expanded its reach and became Home Health Care of Southwestern New York.

In 1990, with approval from the state and support from a grant, the agency established the Comstock Hospice Care Network, leading to the admission of its ﬁrst hospice patients in early 1992. In March 2000,HospiceFamilyCareinBataviaandWyoming Area Homemaker Service in Warsaw merged with the agency, creating the uniﬁed HomeCare & Hospice that serves the region today.

We welcome stories and story ideas from readers yearround. We always seek stories and story ideas about local artists, authors, craftspeople, and experts who share ideas about their trade, as well as the people and stories behind the scenes of local nonproﬁt organizations. Please send them to hometown@featuredmedia.com. Most timely, we seek stories or story ideas about holiday light displays (with no admission fee) by local citizens we haven’t yet covered in this column, as well as ideas about people and organizations spreading holiday cheer around the community. Thank you!

HomeCare & Hospice’s mission is rooted in providing medical care, emotional support, and comfort for patients coping with life-limiting illnesses–and for the families who walk beside them. A dedicated team of registered nurses, social workers, hospice aides, spiritual care providers, and volunteers work together to manage pain and symptoms, answer questions, and bring peace of mind during challenging times. eir care extends beyond the patient, oﬀering counseling, respite, and education to loved ones and caregivers.

Hospice services may begin when a physician determines that a patient’s life expectancy is six months or less, and care continues as long as it is needed. Patients and families are encouraged to start conversations about hospice early, o en ﬁnding that the support, understanding, and companionship it provides make all the diﬀerence.

rough every visit, every conversation, and every act of compassion, HomeCare & Hospice continues its original mission: helping people live with comfort, dignity, and the support of a caring community–wherever they call home.

Anyone can make the ﬁrst call to hospice. If you or someone you know may beneﬁt from HomeCare & Hospice services, please call 716-372-5735, email referral@homecare-hospice.org, or visit homecare-hospice.org.

ROASTED BANANA COFFEE CAKE

Serves 8

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus 1 tablespoon at room temperature for the pan

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 bananas

3/4 cup chopped pecans

3 tablespoons dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

11/2 cups unbleached all-purpose ﬂour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan with the 1 tablespoon room temperature butteranddustwiththegranulated sugar and tip out any excess.

Place the bananas on a small rimmed baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.

NON-TEACHING

TEACHING/CERTIFIED

In a small bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

Sift the ﬂour, baking soda, baking powder, and nutmeg through a ﬁne-mesh strainer into a medium bowl.

In the bowl of a stand mixer ﬁtted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar on low speed until light and ﬂuffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, then add the roasted bananas, sour cream and vanilla. Beat until incorporated.

With the mixer running on low speed, spoon in the ﬂour mixture and mix until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle evenly with the pecan topping. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few crumbs attached. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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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.

• 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

BRAIN-HEALTHY HABITS TO EMBRACE

Cognitive decline is a condition that is often associated with aging, but even middle-aged people can experience memory loss or cognition issues.

The Alzheimer’s Association says that more than ﬁve million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. By 2050, that number could rise to as high as 16 million people. More than 747,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, says the Canadian Alzheimer’s Association.

Although there is no deﬁnitive way to prevent dementia, living a long, vibrant life may be possible by encouraging some healthy habits for the brain. It is never too late or too early to begin health and lifestyle changes.

Exercise: Becoming more active can improve brain volume, reduce risk for dementia and improve thinking and memory skills. The journal Neurology found that older people who vigorously exercise performed better on cognitive tests than others of the same age, placing them at the equivalent of 10 years younger. Increased blood ﬂow that occurs with physical activity may help generate new neurons in the hippocampus, an area of the brain involved with learning and memory.

The Harvard Medical School says aerobic exercise may help improve brain tissue by improving blood ﬂow and reducing the chances of injury to the brain from cholesterol buildup in blood vessels.

Quit smoking: The Alzheimer’s Association indicates that evidence shows smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline. Smoking can impair blood ﬂow to the brain and cause small strokes that may damage blood vessels.

Eat healthy foods: Foods that are good for the heart and blood vessels also are good for the brain. These include fresh fruits and vegetables,

whole grains, ﬁsh-based proteins, unsaturated fats, and foods containing omega-3 fatty acids. Neurologists state that, while research on diet and cognitive function is limited, diets, such as Mediterranean and Mediterranean-DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), may contribute to a lower risk of cognitive issues.

Consume caffeine: Caffeine may help boost memory performance and brain health. A Journal of Nutrition study found people ages 70 and older who consumed more caffeine scored better on tests of mental function than those who consumed less caffeine. Caffeine may help improve attention span, cognitive function and feelings of well-being. Information from Psychology Today also indicates caffeine may help in the storage of dopamine, which can reduce feelings of depression and anxiety. In addition, compounds in cocoa and coffee beans may improve vascular health and help repair cellular damage due to high antioxidant levels.

Work the brain: Engaging in mentally stimulating activities can create new brain connections and more backup circuits, states Dr. Joel Salinas, a neurologist at Harvard-afﬁliated Massachusetts General Hospital. Working the brain through puzzles, reading and participating in social situations can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a molecule essential for repairing brain cells and creating connections between them.

A good way to combine these lifestyle factors is to take an exercise class with friends, mixing the social, stimulation and exercise recommendations together.

Cognitive decline can come with aging, but through healthy habits, people can reduce their risk of memory loss and dementia.

HIRING

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Dr. Adam Gregor D.D.S.

IS HIRING

We have a part-time opportunity available in our growing dental practice.

We are currently seeking a: Part-time Dental Assistant with at least one year of experience. Opportunities for full-time in the future.

Competitive pay and beneﬁts in a fun work environment. If you are reliable, hard working and ﬂexible we would love for you to join our team!

Please send your resume to dradamgregor@gmail.com

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

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 $35 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

Accounts Receivable/ Accounts Payable Associate

Part-Time or Full-Time (Batavia/Lakeville)

Role Summary: Manage AR/AP tasks, maintain records, process reports, and handle pricing and inventory data with conﬁdentiality.

Duties:

• Maintain accounting records, cash receipts, data entry, and reconciliations.

• Set up and maintain customer/vendor accounts.

• Prepare statements, post payments, and resolve discrepancies.

• Enter vendor deliveries and process invoices.

• Produce inventory/cycle count reports and address issues.

• Ensure compliance with regulations.

• Perform additional assigned tasks.

Qualiﬁcations:

• High school diploma; associate degree preferred.

• Strong math, reasoning, and software skills.

• Good interpersonal and time-management abilities. Send resumes to: mwild@geneseelumber.com

Résumés continue to evolve, and it is crucial for applicants - especially established workers - to familiarize themselves with the changes and market themselves accordingly.

now hiring!

Anticipated Opening Cleaner Full-Time

2nd or 3rd shi

Qualiﬁcations:

• Probationary Genesee County Civil Service Position

• High school diploma or an equivalent

Salary and beneﬁts:

• Minimum starting salary is $33,280 + opportunity for shi diﬀerentials and stipends based upon work assignments.

• Desirable twelve-month, full-time, weekday schedule with the occasional weekend shi

• Excellent Health Insurance or Insurance Opt-Out Stipend

• Generous paid Sick, Personal, Vacation and Holiday time

• Participation in NYS Employee Pension System

Starting Date: Flexible

Application Deadline: Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a completed Genesee County Civil Service application, found on the posting on our website, or contact Mary Jo at 585-584-1013 to request one be mailed to you to:

Pavilion Central School

Attn: Toby Wade

7014 Big Tree Road Pavilion, NY 14525

For questions regarding this position, contact, Toby Wade, Director of Facilities at 585-584-1036.

Commercial Truck Drivers

Class A with Tank Endorsement and 5 years of experience REQUIRED

Work includes but is not limited to pneumatic dry bulk tanks, dry vans and tandems. Churchville, NY terminal, close to 490. Beneﬁts include company paid health & dental insurance, paid time oﬀ, paid holidays, retirement matching plan, and more. Call Rick at 585-370-9112

In today’s competitive job market, individuals need to channel all possible assets to get ahead. Working more efﬁciently and improving productivity can be an advantage to anyone.

Job Opening School Bus Driver Full-Time

Probationary Genesee County Civil Service Position

Qualiﬁcations:

• High school diploma or an equivalent

• CDL- Class B (paid training available)

Salary and beneﬁts:

• is is a full-time bus driver position with a minimum base starting salary of $24,000 (could be higher with experience) for the 2025-2026 school year

• e successful candidate will work 5-hours total each school day students are in attendance

• Opportunity for additional paid hours available per contract (i.e.: extra-trips, summer driving opportunities, ﬁeld trips, sporting events, etc.)

• Excellent Health Insurance or Insurance Opt-Out Stipend

• Generous Sick and Personal leave days

• Participation in the NYS Employee Pension System

Starting Date: Flexible

Application Deadline: Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received.

Pavilion Central School

Attn: Mary Jo Pahl

7014 Big Tree Road Pavilion, NY 14525

For questions regarding this position, contact Tom Hart, Head Bus Driver, at 585-584-9980

Pavilion Central School District

7014 Big Tree Rd, Pavilion, NY 14525

The Pavilion Central School District is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team to contribute to the success of our students and the district as a whole.

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