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SIMPLIFY COOKING FOR A CROWD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Only make what guests are likely to eat. Hosts also should not feel pressured to cook more food than is necessary. Holiday meals have a tendency to be lavish, but hosts don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen preparing food that will likely end up as leftovers or trash. Get a ﬁnal headcount in the days before everyone comes over and adjust your recipes accordingly.

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Gold

By Brittani Kitrinos

Held me when I was cold

You gave me shelter and food

Cheered me up when I was blue

If only I knew... How much you do

Never ask for much

In return

Nothing can compare at’s true

If only I knew...

When I’m feeling blue

I always think of you

A mother’s heart of gold I’m so thankful for you

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A happy Thanksgiving starts with pets’ safety and comfort

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Please remind your readers, as the holiday season begins, to keep a close eye on their pets. Many of our favorite foods at Thanksgiving and Christmas contain ingredients that are poisonous to dogs and cats. Holiday gatherings with lots of family and friends can be really stressful for them, too. -- Larry in Secaucus, New Jersey

DEAR LARRY: You’re absolutely right, and thank you for sending this reminder along. Dogs and cats alike will be attracted to all of the delicious aromas coming from the kitchen this week. Turkey, gravy and lots of side dishes will smell irresistible.

But owners should know that it’s not just chocolate that is dangerous for pets to ingest.Onions,garlic,chives,avocados, grapes (and raisins) can all be deadly. Sugar substitutes, especially xylitol, are also very dangerous. Coffee and caffeinated drinks, like chocolate, contain a chemical that causes illness, seizures and even death. A complete list can be found here: www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poisoncontrol/people-foods-avoid-feeding-your-pets.

Here are some ways to keep your pet safe during holiday preparation and gatherings.

• Create a safe space for your pets: a quiet room away from all the bustle and noise. Fill it with their favorite toys, food and water, and a cozy place to curl up and relax. If you crate your dog, place their crate in this “safe room” a few days before the gathering.

• Wall off the kitchen: Put up baby gates in front of each entrance while you’re preparing food.

• Keep a close eye on pets: Have a family member monitor your pets while preparations are underway.

• Give them attention and cuddles. Before and after the big gathering, spend time with your pets. They’ll settle back into their home routine afterward much more easily.

Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.

CHRISTMAS TREE VARIETIES

Living Christmas tree, which refers to those with their roots still intact, are popular among eco-conscious holiday enthusiasts. That’s because living trees can be promptly planted after they’ve served their purpose indoors. Opt for a moderately sized tree, as root balls on larger trees can be heavy and difﬁcult to move. Living trees can typically be kept indoors for around seven to 10 days before they will need to be returned outside. Move such trees to a sheltered outdoor area for one to two weeks so they can reacclimate to the climate. So long as the ground is not frozen, trees can then be planted when the reacclimation period ends. Better Homes and Gardens suggests selecting a mild day to plant the tree.

SENIOR NEWS LINE

By Matilda Charles

Stay Calm to Foil Scammers

This is a new scam, but then it’s what we expect from thieves -yet another way to steal from us. This one involves our innocentseeming bank debit card, a scammer and a pair of scissors. Here’s how it works:

You’ll get a call from someone claiming to be from your bank who says there is fraudulent activity happening on your account, and they need your help. You’ll be told that you need to act fast before you lose all your money.

The scammers will tell you to cut up your debit card, but not to cut up the little microchip on the card. Put all the pieces, they’ll say, in an envelope and leave it at your door, because a bank “ofﬁcial” is going to rush over to take possession of the evidence. Oh, and there will be one last little detail they’ll need -- your bank PIN. By that time, if you’re sufﬁciently rattled, you’ll willingly tell them the number.

A scammer will quickly show up at your door to grab the envelope. Armed with that little card chip and your PIN, they can quickly empty your account.

The key is for you to not get rattled, to not let scammers direct your actions.

If you’re suspicious about any call, hang up! It’s OK (even preferable in this case) to be rude! Call the bank or company on their ofﬁcial number and ask if they were trying to contact you about fraudulent activity on your account.

If your debit card (or any card) expires and the bank or company sends you a replacement, cut up the old one. Be sure to cut through the chip, the magnetic strip on the back and the numbers as well as your name. Divide them up in multiple trash bags to keep the pieces apart

Remember: Stay calm to defeat the scammers.

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Volunteers Needed

GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY

• e Vincent House Inc.: Vincent House is currently looking for resident care aides and fundraising volunteers. You will be given all the training you will need! Email: vhvolunteer@frontier.com

• Lifespan of Greater Rochester: We train volunteers to go into the homes of people who are 60+ and help them with budgeting, bill pay, and balancing statements. Email ddodge@lifespan-roch.org or call 585-776-4378

• Tool ri Shop: Volunteer/donation based storefront that provides reuse of tools/hardware. Flexible volunteer times with a variety of roles from Cashier to Tool Preparation, with profits benefiting senior programs in our community. Email delandfire@gmail.com to become part of our family.

• Girl Scouts: Co-leaders for troops, resource people, businesses able to give tours. Email fniteowl33@gmail.com

• Patrick Place - A Comfort Care Home Inc.: Patrick Place is seeking volunteers for resident care, fundraising, community outreach, buildings maintenance and landscaping/gardening. Email: directorpatrickplace@ gmail.com

• UR Noyes Health (Spice Box Gi Shop): Join our team of Spice Box Gi Shop volunteers! All proﬁts from purchases go right back into the community, supporting Noyes Health, our patients and community. Email christa_barrows@urmc.rochester.edu or call 585-335-4358

• Heritage Christian Stables: Volunteer at HCS in Webster and make a diﬀerence. Support riders as they build strength and conﬁdence through equine-assisted services. Help by side-walking, leading horses, or assisting with barn tasks, all while joining a kind, compassionate, and welcoming community. Email: stablesvolunteer@heritagechristianstables.org

• Hospeace House, INC: Do you have 4 hrs a month to volunteer at a Comfort Care Home located in Naples? Email: kathymincer@ hospeacehouse.org

• Mt. Carmel House, LLC: Opportunities for kind, compassionate individuals willing to support and/or care for members of the community in their ﬁnal stage of life’s journey. All training provided. Teens to adults welcome. Email: heathermtcarmelhouse@gmail.com

• Friends of Batavia: We sell hot dogs every Friday next to the Holland Land oﬃce & we could use a couple of extra hands. We use $$ to keep the Peace Garden looking beautiful & the ﬂags hanging! Email: btcsdepot@aol.com

• Serenity House of Victor: We are a two-bed comfort care home seeking caregiver, grounds, and fundraising volunteers. No experience necessary. We provide training. Share your most valuable gi - yourself! Come join our team. Email serenityhousevictor@gmail.com or call 585-924-5840

• Geneseo Groveland Emergency Food Pantry: Help with Foodlink deliveries on the occasional Monday morning (every 4 - 6 weeks). Help us unload the truck and stock the pantry. Takes less than an hour. Call 585991-8220 or email ggefoodpantry@gmail.com.

• Big Springs Museum: Mondays 9:00 until noon & Sundays 1:00 - 4:00. You may even be able to work from home. Research and writing, website maintenance, social media posting, organizing, carpentry, painting, cleaning, electrical, event planning, membership management & growth, and more! Email: bigspringsevents@gmail.com or call 585-538-9880

• Light Hill: Called to care for others? Join us at Light Hill where your

Charitable Organizations and Nonproﬁts can submit requests at gvpennysaver.com under ‘Share With Us.’ Published online and in print of the last week of the month as space permits. See more volunteer opportunities at gvpennysaver.com.

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The holiday season is a busy time of year. From holiday shopping to readying the home for guests, there’s no shortage of things to accomplish in a short amount of time. Seasoned holiday enthusiasts may be ready to tackle tasks with ease. But for ﬁrst-time holiday hosts, the prospect of crossing items oﬀ to-do lists may require a little extra assistance.

• Do as much prep work in advance as possible. Giving yourselfextratimetogetthingsdonecanhelpimmensely. Grocery shop one day, prepare food the next, clean the house one day, and set the table or arrange decor on another. Minor task can be le for the morning of the day guests arrive.

• Cook and freeze items. Utilize recipes that enable you to cook in bulk and then store foods until you need them. Casseroles, baked pasta dishes, freezable soups, and ready-to-bake cookie doughs made in advance will save a lot of time closer to the holidays.

• Stock the pantry. If holiday hosting involves overnight guests, be sure to keep easy items on hand so guests can help themselves. Dry goods or pre-packaged muffins for breakfast, chips or pretzels for late-night snacks, granola bars, or store made croissants can fit the bill. Put everything in a dedicated basket so guests can grab items as needed. Stock the refrigerator with water, seltzer, iced teas, and sodas, and make a full pot of coffee in the morning so guests can pour their own.

• Avoid complicated cocktails. You don’t want to be stuck mixing drinks all evening. Instead, make it simple for guests to help themselves. Wine, beer, premade punches, or even one specialty drink are ideal.

• Consider hiring a caterer. If the idea of a homecooked meal feels like climbing Mount Everest, swap out some items for store-bought alternatives, or work with a favorite restaurant or caterer to secure foods that only need to be reheated and served.

• Free up closet and room space. Guests will be coming with a lot of stuﬀ, particularly if you live in a cold climate. Make room in the entry closet for guests’ coats and boots. Be sure you can accommodate suitcases or overnight bags. Set aside an area where guests can deposit their wrapped gi s.

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HOW TO ENCOURAGE KIDS TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR TEETH

Parents of young children know that getting kids to brush their teeth can sometimes feel like pulling teeth. Kids have a long history of disliking dental care, which can frustrate parents who know the importance and long-lasting beneﬁts of proper dental hygiene.

While many youngsters may never excitedly run to the bathroom to brush their teeth, parents can try various approaches to get kids to embrace proper dental care.

Start early. Parents should not hesitate to begin cleaning kids’ teeth once the first tooth appears. The earlier dental care is part of a child’s routine, the more likely he or she is to accept it as part of everyday life. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends using a softbristled brush with a small head. Ideally, use a toothbrush designed for infants, brushing teeth once per day at bedtime. The AAPD advises taking kids to visit a pediatric dentist when the first tooth appears, or no later than the child’s first birthday.

Make it a group effort. Young children love to imitate their parents’ actions and behaviors, and moms and dads can use that adoration to their advantage when trying to get kids to brush their teeth. Brush teeth together as a family, making it seem like an enjoyable twice-daily activity. Get down on kids’ level and show them how to brush. If kids are resistant, engage them in conversation while brushing so they don’t even realize they’re cleaning away.

Involve kids in choosing their dental care products. While parents should be mindful of the type of toothbrush their children use, always sticking with products recommended by their child’s pediatric dentist, let youngsters choose their toothbrush and toothpaste. Kids might prefer a particular ﬂavor of toothpaste, and a colorful toothbrush with a favorite ﬁlm or television character might make kids more enthusiastic and less fussy about brushing.

Compliment kids after positive dental appointments. When pediatric dentist appointments go well, compliment children and express your pride in them for taking dental hygiene as seriously as they do.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife believed that she had lactose intolerance. After some tests, it was found that she was sensitive to casein rather than lactose. Are there other things in cow’s milk besides lactose and casein that people are sensitive to? -- K.A.

ANSWER: There are three main components of cow’s milk that can lead people to having a bad reaction.

Lactose is a type of compound sugar called a “disaccharide,” which includes two separate single sugars (“monosaccharides”) -- glucose and galactose -- that are connected by a chemical bond. This chemical bond is broken by a speciﬁc enzyme called lactase. Deﬁciency is rare in children but common in adults, especially in people with ancestry from Asia and Africa, as well as Native Americans.

Without the ability to break lactose into its component monosaccharides, a person is likely to get abdominal cramps, gas and diarrhea if they consume lactose. This is because lactose passes into the colon, where colonic bacteria will digest the lactose and produce gas (as well as discomfort). There is a wide variety in the amount that people need to consume to have symptoms, with some people being exquisitely sensitive and others needing a fair amount of it to develop symptoms.

Milk allergies are different. Eighty percent of adults with cow’s milk allergies are women. Cow’s milk allergies are most commonly due to the protein casein (the “curds” of the nursery rhyme) but may also be due to whey protein. People who are allergic to whey protein often have less symptoms if the protein is heated or cooked (for example, milk in baked goods) or if it is changed by digestive enzymes, as in yogurt.

Cow’s milk allergies can have various symptoms. They can be serious and cause anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction. But they may also cause symptoms that people might not recognize as a food allergy, such as skin changes, symptoms of the mouth and esophagus, and food- and exercise-associated anaphylaxis. Some people develop eosinophilic esophagitis, which can resemble gastroesophageal reﬂux disease; this causes heartburn that doesn’t respond to the usual treatments.

This is only a brief overview of a complicated topic that generally requires an expert in allergy and immunology to help diagnose and manage the condition.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a “trigger thumb.” My thumb no longer bends at the middle joint and hurts. Exercise doesn’t seem to work. I tried physical therapy, too, without results. -- A.M.

ANSWER: Stenosing flexor tenosynovitis, aka trigger finger, is a common issue that I see very frequently in my clinical practice. Symptoms usually start with some “catching” or locking of the fingers while flexing and extending one or more of them. This may progress to discomfort or pain, and it can progress to the point where a finger or thumb is locked in place and needs to be bent by the other hand.

Initial treatment includes rest and anti-inﬂammatories. Some experts use a splint to reduce the trauma from repetitive movement in the pulley system of the hand. If conservative treatment isn’t effective, most hand experts will try an injection of a steroid into the area of the pulley and tendon. Surgery is an option if two or three injections haven’t solved the problem.

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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Planning pointers for holiday hosts

Hosting is a signiﬁcant part of the holiday season. From late November until New Year's Day, millions of people across North America welcome friends and family into their homes. Whether you're hosting a small gathering with locally based loved ones or welcoming distant relatives into your home for several days, the following are some planning pointers to ensure your home is ready and guests feel welcome this holiday season.

• Hire a local cleaning service. e holiday season can be hectic. Holiday functions at school, oﬃce parties, community events, and more ﬁll up social schedules between late November and early January. Busy social schedules leave little time for house cleaning, which is a must before welcoming guests into a home. A local cleaning service can clean the whole house for hosts welcoming overnight guests or focus on a few popular entertaining areas if party guests will be going home at the end of the night.

• Get an early head count. Ask party invitees and prospective overnight guests to RSVP early enough to ensure you can accommodate everyone's needs. Additional seating may be required for holiday parties, while hosts may need to arrange for extra bedding for overnight guests. e earlier you know who's coming, and potentially staying, the more time you have to ensure you can accommodate everyone.

• Rent items from a local party supply store. When hosting large gatherings, a local party supply store can be the place to go for decorations, seating, food trays and utensils, and more. Such establishments also may rent specialty supplies like outdoor heat lamps for cold weather parties or tents and outdoor tables and chairs in areas where the weather is warm during the holiday season. Hosts can typically rent everything they need to host the party, saving them the expense of buying items that may just sit in storage the rest of the year.

• Arrange for transportation. Whether guests are ﬂying in from distant lands or local friends, relatives or neighbors stopping in for the night, hosts can arrange for transportation to and from their homes to ensure everyone arrives safely and makes it home without incident. Pick overnight guests up at the airport so they see a friendly face upon arrival. When hosting gatherings with local family and friends, encourage others to share how they intend to get home and recruit designated drivers if you intend to serve alcohol.

Hosts can take heed of these planning pointers so guests feel welcome and have a good time this holiday season. TF23B455

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Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, December 6th • 9am-1:30pm

First United Methodist Church • 100 N. Main St., Canandaigua

A large variety of locally hand-cra ed gi s items and holiday decorations: Jewelry • Blankets & Knit Items • Baked Goods • Unique Items Made in Zululand • Attic Treasures • Knife & Scissor Sharpening

Lunch 10:30am-1pm: Homemade chili, corn chowder, pulled pork and other sandwiches

MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel

Level: Moderate

1. LITERATURE: What is the name of the dragon in "The Hobbit"?

2. MOVIES: Which holiday is being celebrated at the end of "When Harry Met Sally"?

3. GEOGRAPHY: Which country is home to the famous Angkor Wat Temple?

4. HISTORY: In which year did the Internet become available to the public?

5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which wrestler is known by the nickname "The Rock"?

6. LANGUAGE: What is cryptophasia?

7. TELEVISION: In which state was the sitcom "Newhart" set?

8. MATH: How many sides does a nonagon have?

9. MUSIC: Which singer/songwriter wrote the soundtrack for the animated movie "Tarzan"?

10. FOOD & DRINK: What is the essential spice in paella?

ANSWERS

10. Saffron.

9. Phil Collins.

8. Nine.

6. A unique language developed between twins. 7. Vermont.

Smaug. 2. New Year’s Eve. 3. Cambodia. 4. 1993. 5. Dwayne Johnson.

SHRIMP POTATO PATTIES

Makes about 2 dozen 6 medium-size red potatoes, peeled and quartered

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

1 cup ﬁnely chopped yellow onions

1/4 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup seeded and chopped red bell peppers

1/2 cup seeded and chopped green bell peppers

1/2 cup seeded and chopped yellow bell peppers

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon Tabasco brand pepper sauce

2 pounds medium-size shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely ground in a food processor

2 large eggs, well beaten

1/4 cup chopped freshly parsley leaves

1/2 cup peanut oil

1/2 cup all-purpose ﬂour

1. In a large saucepan, boil the potatoes in lightly salted water to cover until fork tender. Remove from the heat and drain. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl and mash with a fork. Let cool.

2. Melt the butter over medium heat in a medium-size skillet. Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, salt, cayenne, black pepper, and Tabasco, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring until they turn pink, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for about 5 minutes.

3. Combine the shrimp mixture with the potato mixture. Add the eggs and parsley and mix well. Let cool for 10 minutes.

4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

5. Form the shrimp mixture into patties, using 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the mixture, depending on what size you desire, and pat lightly with the ﬂour. Cook two to three at a time in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

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NOTICE: The Pioneer Cemetery on Dewey Road in Manchester will be holding its annual meeting on November 29, 2025, at 9:00am. The meeting will be held at Jack's Kitchen in Shortsville. FALL Cleanup will begin in November. All faded and dead plants as well as any broken items will be removed. REMEMBER as per the cemetery rules and regulations only two pots or urns per lot are allowed. NO glass containers and NO in-ground plantings are allowed. PLEASE keep mementos and stones to a minimum to protect caretakers and others from injury while mowing. Questions, please call 315-374-6894 and leave a message.

CHRISTMAS TREE CAKE POPS

Since kids add so much to the holidays, it makes sense to prepare something special for youngsters. Of course, treats such as these “Christmas Tree Cake Pops” from Lines+Angles also may appeal to festive adults.

Chri tmas Tr Cake Pops

Makes 24 cake pops

1 box vanilla cake mix

3⁄4 cup canola oil

1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, so ened

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon milk

31⁄2 cups green candy melts

24 cake pop sticks

Icing dots

Icing stars

1. Prepare cake according to package instructions, adding 3⁄4 cup canola oil to the cake mix before baking.

2. Once cake is cool to the touch, transferto a large mixing bowl and break up into crumbs. Allow to cool completely.

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3. In a medium bowl, add the butter, sugar, vanilla, and milk. Use an electric mixer and beat on medium speed for about 4 minutes until light and ﬂuﬀy.

4. Add 3⁄4 of the frosting to the cake crumbs and mix until mixture can hold together well. Refrigerate for at least an hour.

5. Using your hands, shape the cake pop mixture into 24 conical shapes.

6. Melt the green candy melts. Dip one end of each of the cake pop sticks into the melted chocolate before inserting into the bottom of the cake pops. Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, making sure to cover completely, allowing excess to drip back into bowl.

7. Use a toothpick to create the textured look of the tree and decorate with the icing dots and stars before standing upright to dry completely.

KID-FRIENDLY 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 gi , 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.

Christmas dance party: Sweets are another staple of the holiday season, and what better way for kids to burn oﬀ some of that extra sugar than to dance it away to a holiday music playlist curated by Mom and Dad? Cue up some holiday classics but let kids dance to a few of their own favorites as well.

Coats & Toys FOR KIDS

Residents and surrounding businesses collaborate with the Salvation Army every year to lend a hand in keeping kids warm by donating winter coats and toys to families in need. In 1983, the Salvation Army launched the Coats for Kids initiative. The aim is that no child will be left without a coat during winter.

PEST CONTROL

How to Approach a Basement Remodel

Homeowners who do not currently have a ﬁnished basement but are considering such a project should approach the remodel with a few key factors in mind.

• Investment value: Conventional wisdom among home renovation and real estate experts suggests that a basement remodel is best if done to satisfy current inhabitants and not necessarily to appeal to prospective buyers once the home is put up for sale. Though not a poor return on investment, homeowners who are remodeling a basement solely for the potential ROI at resale can ﬁnd other projects that provide a greater return.

• Foundation: The foundation of the home must garner ample consideration before beginning a basement remodel. Certain foundation issues, such as soft concrete, cracked or curved outside walls and cracks in the ﬂooring, are indicative of signiﬁcant issues with the foundation. These issues can be costly to address, and they must be remedied before the basement remodel can begin.

• Existing space: Some homeowners may have bought their homes with partially finished basements or even finished areas that they simply want to remodel. In such instances, a preremodel inspection from a licensed home inspector can save homeowners lots of money and heartache over the long haul. Partially finished or even aging finished basements might not have been renovated in adherence to codes, which could lead to costly violations down the road. An inspection in advance of a remodel can give homeowners an idea of what they will need to do to bring the basement up to code. Local officials also can provide a list of necessary permits and a detailed description of requirements to ensure the remodeled basement adheres to code.

• Soil: Soil surrounding the home should be tested prior to beginning the project. Radon is an odorless gas found in soil that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency notes can increase individuals’ risk for lung cancer. Radon can seep into basements and increase that risk even further if it is present at elevated levels in the soil surrounding a home. Radon tests are simple and inexpensive, and no basement remodel project should begin without ﬁrst conducting such a test.

DID YOU KNOW?

According to a survey of its users, the home improvement resource HomeAdvisor found that the average kitchen remodeling project took six weeks to complete. While some homeowners might be turned off by the prospect of having little or no access to their kitchens for more than a month, HomeAdvisor warns that the length of time it takes to complete a kitchen remodeling project depends on a host of factors, including the scope of the project. Some homeowners reported to HomeAdvisor that their projects lasted for several months, though those projects required extensive work, including moving walls and rearranging plumbing. Others who only replaced the flooring and countertops in their kitchens were back in business in just three weeks. Homeowners should always receive a projected completion date when soliciting estimates from contractors. But it’s also important that homeowners plan for unforeseen problems that may arise during the project, thereby extending the length of time necessary to complete it.

hometown events

There’s so much happening at your local libraries!

Allens Hill Free Library

3818 County Road 40, Bloomﬁeld 585-229-5636 • Tu & W 3-6; F 3-8; Sa 1-4 allenshilllibrarydirector@owwl.org owwl.org/library/allenshill

Bristol Library

6750 County Rd. #32, Bristol 585-229-5862 • thebristollibrary.com BristolLibraryDirector@owwl.org

M, W & Th 3-7; Tu & Sa 10-2

Gorham Free Library

2664 Main St., Gorham • 585-526-6655

M & F 12–6; Tu & Th 2–8; W 9–5; Sa 9–1; Su 2–4 GorhamLibraryDirector@owwl.org

Honeoye Public Library

8708 Main St., Honeoye 585-229-5020 • M 12-6; Tu & Th 2-8; W 10-4; Sa 9-1; F & Su Closed Middlesex Public Library

1216 Main St., Middlesex 585-554-6945 ext. 7 • M, W, F 3-8; Sa 10-3; Tu, Th, Su Closed • middlesexlib.stls.org

Naples Library

118 S. Main St., Naples • 585-374-2757

M, W, F 10-6; Tu & Th 10-7; Sa 10-2; Su Closed Red Jacket Com. Library

89 S. Main St., Manchester • Su & M Closed; Tu & W 11-8; Th & F 10-5; Sa 10-2

Wood Library

134 North Main St., Canandaigua 585-394-1381 • woodlibrary@owwl.org www.woodlibrary.org

M-Th 9-9; F 9-6; Sa 10-5

HOLIDAY FUN FACTS

It is believed that 50 pilgrims and 90 Wampanoag tribe members attended the ﬁrst Thanksgiving feast.

CANANDAIGUA

GleanersCommunityKitchenis open! Afree,hotmealisserved dailyatnoon,M-F,everyday, everyweekatGleanersCommunity Kitchen.Gleanersislocatedinthe heartofCanandaiguaonSt.Johns CourtoffHowellSt.,inthebasementofSt.John’sEpiscopal Church.Everyoneiswelcome!

WreathsAcrossAmericainFour BristolHillsCemeteries- Bristol HillsHistoricalSocietyseekssponsorstoensurethatallourlocal veteransinfourcemeteriesare rememberedwithawreathforthe holidayseason.Deadlinetosponsor awreathisDecember1.Volunteers neededfortheDecember13laying ofwreaths,startinginBristolCenterandthenontothreeother cemeteries.https:// bristolhillshistory.org/events/ wreaths-across-america-in-bristoland-south-bristol

AnnualHolidayBazaar- Good ShepherdLutheranChurch(320 SouthPearlSt.,Canandaigua)will beholdingtheirAnnualHoliday BazaaronFriday,12/5from9AM4PMandSaturday,12/6from9AM -2PM.TherewillbeChristmas crafts,wreaths,decorations,ornaments,houseplants,dahliatubers,cannabulbs,freshwreaths, bakesaleandrummagesaleincludingfabricsandlace,household items,books,puzzles,toys,craft itemsanda25¢clothesroom. Rummageitemsare1/2priceall daySaturday.Homemadesoupand sandwichlunch.Formoreinformationcall585-394-2760.

AnnualHolidayBazaarand CraftSale: Saturday,December 6th,9am-1:30pm,FirstUnited MethodistChurch,100NorthMain Street,Canandaigua.Localvendors willbeofferingavarietyofunique andhand-crafteditemsincluding jewelry,holidaydecorationsandornaments,fabricandknititems,and woodengifts.Therewillalsobe homemadebakedgoodsandholidaytreats,knifeandscissor sharpening,andattictreasures. Lunchwillbeavailablefrom10:30 --1:00featuringhomemadechili, cornchowder,pulledporkand othersandwiches.Free, handicappedaccessible,with plentyoffreeparkingbehindthe church. NationalWreathsAcross AmericaDay: Saturday,December 13at12Noon.Forthethirdyear, theTownofCanandaigua’sAcademyandHunnCemeterieswillbe partofthisnationalprogram. Thesehistoriccemeteriescontain thegravesofveteranswhoserved inwarsfromtheRevolutionaryWar thruVietnam.WAA’smissionisto Rememberthefallen,Honorthose whoserve,andTeachourchildren thevalueofFreedom.Visitwww. WreathsAcrossAmerica.org/ NY0540tosponsorawreathor volunteerateithercemetery.A12 Noonceremonywillbeheldatboth Cemeteries;wreathlayingimmediatelyfollowing.Over4,900locationswillparticipate.FREEand opentoeveryone.

TheannualCommunityMessiah Sing-Along willbeheldattheFirst CongregationalChurchof CanandaiguaonSunday, December7,3pm.Thisyearthe concertfeaturesMusicDirector KristyIngersollandorganistDaniel Chang.Atraditionfornearly50 years,theMessiahSingisheldin the213-year-oldsanctuarybeautifullydecoratedfortheholidays. Everyoneiswelcometothis communityevent,whichfeatures soloists,musicians,andafullchoir performingHandl’sMessiah, concludingwiththemagnificent HallelujahChorus.Scoresareprovided,andforthosewhowishto rehearse,rehearsalbeginsat1pm. Refreshmentswillbeservedbetweentherehearsalandthe performance.

E. BLOOMFIELD

EastBloomfieldHistoricalSocietyAnnualChristmasParty& Auction -Oneofourcommunity’s mostcherishedholidaytraditionsis almosthere-theannualChristmas PartyandLiveAuctiontakesplace onSaturdayDecember6th!It’sa nightfilledwithgoodcheer, friendlyfaces,andthejoyfulspirit ofgivingthatmakesEast Bloomfieldsuchaspecialplace. Comereadytobidonamazing auctionitems.$10admissionincludesauctionpaddleandrefreshments.6pmlivemusic&cocktailhour.7pmauctionstarts.8 SouthAveEastBloomfield.

FARMINGTON

HolidaywiththeHorses- Saturday,December6th,11-2pmatthe FingerLakesThoroughbredAdoptionProgram,5757NYSRT96, Farmington.Craftvendors,silent auction,photoswithSanta.For moreinformation,contact 585-478-4664.AllproceedsbenefitFLTAP.

RememberingRoselandwith OntarioCountyHistoricalSociety -JoinOCHSonFriday, December5,2025forthepremiere ofourshortdocumentaryfilm examiningthehistoryofRoseland Parkanddiscoverwhywe’restill RememberingRoseland!Theshort filmfeaturesperspectivesobtained duringrecentinterviews,with thoughtsonthe“Ghostof Roseland,”employmentatthe park,lakeshoredevelopment,and theproductionofthebook, Roseland:PlaygroundoftheFinger Lakes(2007).PurchaseTickets online.Thiseventwillbeheldat CobblestoneArtsCenter.Doors openat6PM.ProgramStartsat 7PM.Visitwww.ochs.orgformore information.

GORHAM

2ndAnnualChristmasCookie TrayFundraiser- TownofGorhamHistoricalSociety’sFundraiser. Allmoniesraisedwillgotowards makingourmuseumaccessibleto allandourinteriorrenovation project.Asmalltrayconsistsofa dozenassortedChristmascookies andalargetrayconsistsoffour dozenassortedChristmascookies. WeacceptCash,LocalGood Checks,PayPal@TOGHSmuseum, orVenmo@LizzieMae63forpaymentofcookies.Pickupforall orderswillbeFridayDecember12 fromNoon-6pm,orSaturday December13from9am-1pmatthe GorhamFreeLibrary2664NYSRte 245(MainSt.)Gorham,NY14461

HEMLOCK

JohnDadyHolidayConcert- Join usDecember13th,7-9pm,atthe LittleFingerLakesCenter,4705S. MainSt.,Hemlock.EnjoyJohn Dadyandfriendswithspecial performancesbyMillerMusicStudiostudents.Lightrefreshments andalcoholavailableforpurchase. Ticketsare$15presaleatLivonia Shurfine,HoneoyeShurfine,and theLittleLakesCommunityCenter Office;$20atthedoor.Doorsopen at6:30pm.Experiencearelaxing eveninginawinterwonderland andgetintotheholidayspirit.

LIVONIA

UMCLThriftShoppe -6Spring St.,Livoniaisburstingwithaffordablegoodqualityhousewaresand clothing.Open9-3Thursday&Friday,and9-2Saturday.Bagsale everydaystartingat$10.

MIDDLESEX

HolidayStudioSalesattheFolk ArtGuild- December13-14,2025 from11am-4pmat1445UpperHill Road,Middlesex.Celebratethe seasonattheFolkArtGuild’sannualHolidayStudioSales.Discover handmadepottery,weaving, woodworking,andotherfinecrafts createdbylocalartisansonEast Hill.EnjoyafestivedayintheFinger Lakes,meetthemakers,explore thestudios,andfinduniquegifts madewithcare.Freeadmission.

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hometown events

NAPLES

ThePickleMafia- Ringinthe holidayswithavisitfromThePickle Mafia,Rochester’shighenergyinstrumentaltrio.JoinCharlieLinder, MarcoCirigliano,andBenChilbert astheylightupthenightwiththeir owntakeonVinceGuaraldi’sCharlieBrownChristmasalbumand othermusicoftheseason!Don’t misstheirreturnperformanceto theBVTstage!December13, 7-9pm,BristolValleyTheater,151S MainSt.,Naples.

AdventurousAutumnWild WalkSeries:SensoryHike- Explorethewondersofnaturewith oneofourexpertnaturalistsby gettingoutsideforourAdventurousAutumnWildWalkSeries. Wewillfocusoneachofour5 sensesaswewalk,onesenseata time,includingabreakwherewe willexperienceanaturesitspot,so bringsomewarmlayers.ThisWild Walkisforallagesandisledby CNCEducatorLann.December14, 1-2:30pm,RMSCCummingNature Center,6472GulickRoad,Naples. $6forMembers&$9forNonMembers.https://rmsc.org/events/ autumn-wild-walks/

NaplesHistoricalSocietyCookie SaleandHolidayBoutique -The NaplesHistoricalSocietyishosting aChristmasCookieSaleandHolidayBoutiqueonSaturday December6thfromnoon-5:00 p.m.intheMorganHoseBuilding (22MillStreet).DoyourChristmas shoppingearlywhileenjoyinghot appleciderandcarols!

GET CRAFTY WITH HOMEMADE ORNAMENTS

Popcorn garland: Garland made of popcorn is a classic handmade holiday project. For a new twist, toss the popcorn with food coloring and allow it to dry before stringing for some bright color on the tree.

RUSHVILLE

BlessedHopeLadiesLuncheonLeTourneauChristianCenter’s BlessedHopeAnnualChristmas LuncheonwillbeheldonFriday, December5at11:00AM.Our speakers,Dan&DeeSkelton,will shareamessageentitled“Our HopeisintheLord.”THISEVENTIS OPENTOMEN.Programandlunch are$18.Wewillholdababy showerforCareNetPregnancy CenterinCanandaigua,sobringan unwrappedgifttodonate.Registrationandpre-paymentrequired by5:00PMFriday,Friday,November28whichcanbemadeby calling585-554-3400.LeTourneau ChristianCenterislocatedat4950 EastLakeRoad,Rushville.

QuiltSale&SmallGiftItemsSaturday,December6,2025from 10-2PMattheRushvilleUnited MethodistChurch.AllProceeds BenefitFriendshipHouseFoodPantry.AllSizesPricedfrom$50to $200.Cash,CheckorCard accepted.

SPRINGWATER

HikealongIrondequoitCreekin Penfield -WalkalongIrondequoit CreekbeginningfromSpringLake ParkSundayNovember30from 2-4PMwithSpringwaterTrails,followedbyasocialget-togetherat Leo’sBakeryinEastRochester.For additionalinformation/directions/ updatesvisitthewebsite: springwatertrails.org

W. BLOOMFIELD

BreakfastBuffet- Sunday, December14th,7:30-11amatthe FrancisM.DaltonAmericanLegion Post282,2475StateRoute65, WestBloomfield.$10Adults’$6 Ages8-12,7&underFree. Scrambledeggs,homefries,French toast,bacon,sausage,pastries fruit,juice&coffee.Takeouts available.Everyonewelcome.

Guidelines for Hometown Events

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Submit your event by the Monday 2 weeks prior to publication date.

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Christmas Treasures Bazaar

Fri., Dec. 5th • 9am-4pm Sat., Dec. 6th • 9am-2pm

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 320 S. Pearl St., Canandaigua Crafts, Holiday Decorations, Candy, Jams, Baked Goods, White Elephant Sale Homemade Soup & Sandwich Luncheon

STAY SAFE WHEN STRINGING HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Lighting displays are one of the many things that help make the holiday season a special time of year. Often awe-inspiring, holiday lighting displays present a perfect opportunity for communities and individuals to showcase their festive sides.

Safety should always be a priority when stringing holiday lights both inside and outside a home. The National Fire Protection Association notes that, between 2009 and 2014, ﬁre departments in the United States responded to an average of 210 home ﬁres that started with Christmas trees per year. Lighting displays strung on home exteriors also can pose safety risks if homeowners do not exercise caution. Following some simple safety procedures when decorating with lights can ensure everyone enjoys a safe and happy holiday season.

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CREATING NEW HOLIDAY TRADITIONS r our amily

Identify what you value

Valuesestablishthefoundationfor holidaytraditions. Maybe you aspire to give back to your community? Perhaps the goal is to spend more quality time with family? Once you’ve identiﬁed the values driving your motivation to start a new holiday tradition, you can then establish one that aligns with those values. For example, if you aspire to give back, then a day of service at a nearby soup kitchen can become a holiday tradition.

Expand on an existing tradition

New traditions do not have to be entirely unique; they could expand on things that families already do. If family baking sessions are an existing tradition, perhaps the eﬀorts can be expanded to include more family members? Extra items can be packaged up and shared with elderly neighbors who may no longer have a lot of family visiting or can’t bake on their own.

Holidays are full of traditions, from turkey dinners to mistletoe kisses, but there’s always room to start something new. Mix the old with the new, tweak what works for your family, and create traditions that make the season feel truly yours.

Reﬂect on childhood traditions

Perhaps there is something adults did during their own childhoods that can be incorporated into modern traditions? An adult who has fond memories of playing a game in between courses of the holiday dinner can engage in that same game to pass it on to another generation.

Get inspired

Although scouring social media can create feelings of inequality or even competition as everyone posts their holiday activities, such searching also can provide inspiration for innovative traditions. If something a friend is doing looks like it can be fun and rewarding, families can borrow the tradition and make it their own.

Communicate with others

Engage the entire family in discussions about traditions they may want to include in holiday celebrations as well as what ones they may not enjoy. Forexample, traditions that fosterover-consumption or create unnecessary stress can be eliminated and replaced with customs that make everyone feel

Involve others

Part of the magic of the holidays is the chance to connect with others. Expand holiday traditions to include more people. If a home is not large enough to handle a crowd, think about renting a room at a VFW center or ﬁrehouse, where a greater number of people can get together to create wreaths or even watch holiday movies. The more, the merrier this time of year.

Brighter

ank You

Thank you for the civility throughout the Penny Saver. Thank you for always sharing such great information with the community. Thank you for the civility peppered throughout the paper. It’s rereshing.

anks for the help Bloomﬁeld

I wanted to thank the neighbors and other friendly Bloomﬁeld residents who came to my aid in so many different fashions: coats, blankets, scarves, etc., when I had my accident by the school on Halloween day. What wonderful people you all are! I’ll be back on my feet in no time and look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

-Barb Thorpe

Halloween Event Was a Success

The Phelps American Legion units, Sons, Post, Riders, and Auxiliary participated in the Phelps Community Center (PCC) Halloween event. Over 450+ children received a treat. Thank You PCC for sponsoring this worthwhile community event.

ank You!

I want to thank all the road workers on Countyline Road for making our road safe again with the one lane gone.

American Flag

I think it’s very disrespectful to fly your American flag upside down. If you are so unhappy with the United States, then maybe you should leave the country and go somewhere you would be happy. I understand this country isn’t in the greatest state, but you should be proud to fly the American flag, correctly.

Handshake

Why won’t people shake your hand anymore? Since Covid, no one will shake hands when wishing peace in church. It’s sad and frustrating. It’s like when we were kids and you thought the other person had cooties. Please don’t be afraid to shake hands, let’s get back together again.

Horse Poo

As I pick up and remove my dog’s poop from the local trails, I wonder why it is acceptable to leave MOUNDS of horse manure on these trails?

STREaMING SOURCE

WEEK OF DECEMBER 1, 2025

ON NOW: “Words + Music” (Docuseries)

ON NOW: “Robin Hood” (Season 1)

1-Dec: “The Merchants of Joy” (Documentary)

2-Dec: “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches” (Season 2)

2-Dec: “Matt Rife: Unwrapped - A Christmas Crowd Work Special”

3-Dec: “Oh.What.Fun.” (PG-13)

3-Dec: “My Secret Santa” (TV-PG)

3-Dec: “The Hunt” (Season 1)

4-Dec: “The Abandons” (Season 1)

5-Dec: “The New Yorker at 100” (Documentary)

CHRISTMAS TREE CHRISTMAS TREE

Starting Fri., Nov. 28th through Sun., December 21st

Cut Trees Available: Douglas Fir, Balsam Fir, Concolor Fir, Fraser Fir and Grand Fir

Displaying trees in water in a traditional reservoir type stand is the most effective way of maintaining their freshness and minimizing needle loss problems.

Fresh Premium Trees, Wreaths & More Plus Christmas Gift Shop

Fresh Cut

W, TH., F.:

11am-5pm; Sat. & Sun.: 9am-5pm 7976 N. Main St. (Rte. 21), Naples Please call for other hours 585-245-4142

Special Opening Nov. 22 & 23 & Nov. 28 -Black Friday for the season.

U-cut location on the hill also open Black Friday

U-Cut

Sat. & Sun.; 9am-4pm; 7905 Swartz Rd. Naples

Email: hanggistreefarm@gmail.com • Visit our website: hanggistreefarm.com

Autonomous vehicles continue to be tested and explored in increased real-world environments across the country and world. What is your perspective on the place of autonomous vehicles in the near and far future?

- They’re the future. I expect widespread adoption soon.

- They will grow steadily but remain a mix with human-driven vehicles.

- They are useful in certain situations, but limited use overall.

- I’m skeptical. Major safety and ethical issues remain.

- I don’t support autonomous vehicles at all.

- I am indifferent about autonomous vehicles.

Poll ends 12-2-2025

Poll ended 11-24-2025

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, independentlyoperated hospice homes, and Rochester is credited as having the ﬁrst such homes in the US. What experience have you had with comfort care homes?

11.1% I’ve volunteered at a comfort care home

44.4% A family member or friend received care at one

44.4% I’ve heard of comfort care homes but don’t know much about them

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FREE STUFF OFFERED FREE STUFF WANTED

• MULTIPURPOSE CLOSET – Rack to hang clothing, two shelves for display and two drawers for storage. Heavy. Pick up Henrietta. 585-315-9345 or 585-334-2576

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• 4-step ALUMINUM STEP LADDER. E-mail only Suesassy1231@gmail.com

• CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS (indoor). Ornaments, lights, wall or table decor, kitchen towels, potholders, anything Christmas, except sweaters! marysche@yahoo.com

• LAPTOP, used, unwanted. for senior citizen. stan1k1@yahoo.com

• ATV or DIRTBIKE. Gas powered. Running or not. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278

• Any BUFFALO BILLS stuff, men’s WINTER HAT & GLOVES, pair of men’s WINTER BOOTS size 8 or 9. 585-415-8513

• BABY GATES for house with special needs child. 585-506-8132

• UPRIGHT FREEZER in good condition and small LIVING ROOM END TABLES in good condition. Text 585-749-2432

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• LYNXX BATTERY - 40VDC 2.5 Ah Lithium Battery Pack. New or used. 585-367-2849 or 585-500-0112

• SPORTS ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINES. No texting. 585-377-0878

• BLANK CASSETTE TAPES for local experimental band to record onto. Text 585-5067704

• COAT/GARMENT/CLOTHING RACK(s). Rainbowprince1000@gmail.com

• SMALL DOG CRATE for inside dog at night. 336-247-3245

• SLIME TIRE INFLATOR or similar. Used, broken, unwanted. Need for parts. Call/text 585-474-4430

• 12’ ALUMINUM ROWBOAT in useable condition. 585-730-2475

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• FreeStyle Libre 2 CENSORS. 585-993-2432

NAPLES VFW:

A Merry Morning with the

BY SOPHIA KOVATCH

e Grinch might have become famous for stealing Christmas, but he now helps bring the holiday spiri the Naples community each year. On December 13th, th Naples VFW Auxiliary hosts its third annual Breakfa with the Grinch, an event that brings families together for Christmas cheer while also supporting deployed troo and local veterans. Several diﬀerent community groups and volunteers come together to support the VFW Auxilia make the event possible.

Brittany Tierson is the president of the Naples VFW Auxiliary, and her husband, Matt, is the VFW commander. Brittany has played a key role in Breakfast with the Grinch from the beginning, and she says, “It started when we wanted to ﬁnd a fun way to raise funds for the Auxiliary while providing some fun for the kids in our community.” With four kids ranging in age from 3 to 13, planning something with them in mind was important to the Tiersons. “Anytime we do something at the VFW, my husband and I, as well as all of our amazing members, try to ﬁgure out how to either do things for the kids or involve them in any way possible.”

Once the Auxiliary came up with the idea for Breakfast with the Grinch, hosted at the Naples James R. Moore VFW Post 8726, they reached out to the community for assistance. Tierson says, “We reached out to a volunteer who loved the idea of being the Grinch, and we got a local

Boy Scout troop and their parents to jump on board and lend a hand.” A local reindeer farm oﬀered a visit from a live reindeer, and the event was born.

As Auxiliary president, Tierson leads shopping and organizing for the breakfast, saying, “I make sure it all goes oﬀ without a hitch,” but VFW members play a big role in getting things ready for the Grinch’s visit. She says, “A bunch of the members get together the week before and turn the VFW Post into Whoville, and that is always so much fun.”

“The conversations, the laughter, and the sense of belonging are what we strive to harness at the Naples VFW.”

BRITTANY TIERSON

e Grinch, played by local volunteer, Andy Best, is of course the star of the event, and nearly every kid bursts with excitement to see him. He’s played by local volunteer Andy Best. “Most kids LOVE him,” said Tierson. “A few of the younger kiddos are a little timid around him, but I cannot recall ever seeing any tears.” Tierson says Best is incredibly dedicated to his role. “I have to give huge props to our Grinch,” she says. “He rehearses and gives amazing impressions. e kids don’t know the diﬀerence, which adds another layer to the fun!” Accompanying the Grinch is Cindy Lou Who, played by Best’s granddaughter, Leah, who hands out candy canes to each child when they talk to the Grinch.

In addition to hot breakfast and photos with the Grinch and the reindeer, Breakfast with the Grinch is a way for community members to oﬀer holiday cheer to others, and Tierson says, “We hand out blank Christmas cards for kids and their parents to ﬁll out for our Veterans in the VA hospitals. We also have collection bins for the hospitals and our deployed troops that are known to our community.”

e community’s generosity has become one of the most important parts of Breakfast with the Grinch. Tierson says, “ e Boy Scouts and their parents donate their time. Hanggi’s Christmas Tree Farm donates their time and the reindeer for photo opportunities and petting. And when people come to the VFW, they’re ready to give.” Nearly everyone who comes to the event brings an additional donation for these collections, and adults ask her how they can support veterans the VFW year-round.

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So far, Breakfast with the Grinch has been a great success, exemplifying what the Naples VFW and its Auxiliary hope to accomplish in the work they do. Tierson says, “It’s an amazing feeling to see the twinkle and excitement in the children and to receive it back for something you’re so passionate about. e conversations and the laughter and the sense of belonging are what we strive to harness at the Naples VFW in everything we do. Each year just keeps getting better and better.”

TOP PHOTO: THE GRINCH ANDY BEST , CINDY LOU WHO LEAH , AND A REINDEER FROM HANGGI’S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

LEFT PHOTO: BRITTANY AND MATT TIERSON WITH CHILDREN, KEEGAN, MADELYN, HUNTSLEIGH, AND AKSUL POSE WITH A LIVE REINDEER

now hiring!

APARTMENT SITE LEASING MANAGER

Wildbriar Estates Congregate Housing – Livonia, NY

Join our established regional affordable housing company. We seek a Site Manager for a 48-Unit elderly/disabled apartment complex in Livonia, NY. Applicant must be professional, able to work independently, and have good attention to detail along with organizational and math skills. Applicant must have experience with MS Ofﬁce including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with Property Management Software a plus. Site Manager will be responsible for overseeing the site, leasing and managing apartments according to regulatory requirements, including screening applicants and conducting home visits. Some experience with regulated affordable housing is preferred. Experience working with older and/or disabled persons is an important plus. Position is 30 hours per week. Starting pay range is $20-24/hour, based on experience and any applicable professional certiﬁcations. Immediate Opening.

Send resume and cover letter to cjohantgen@gvrpc.com or mail to:

Genesee Valley Rural Preservation Council, Inc.

5861 Groveland Station Rd., Mt. Morris, NY 14510

Call 585-658-4860 or email cjohantgen@gvrpc.com to obtain the required company application.EOE

Naples Central School

NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED JOB VACANCY

Posting Date: November 7, 2025

PROBATIONARY

Minimum Qualiﬁcations:

• A desire to work with children

TEACHER AIDE

• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers and other aides

• A willingness to participate in training sessions

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent

SALARY: CSEA Contractual Range – Minimum Wage to $16.20/hour. Based on Experience. Ten (10) Month Position.

HOURS: 6.5 hours per day

BENEFITS: Health Insurance; Sick and Personal Leave

WORK LOCATION: Elementary School

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Complete the Ontario County Civil Service form through the Ontario County: https://ontario-portal.mycivilservice.com/ and under Current Vacancies, click on the Naples School –Teacher Aide position to apply.

e Application must be submitted by: Monday, December 1, 2025

e Naples Central School District oﬀers employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or handicap. Inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy may be directed to:

Title IX Coordinator, c/o Naples Central School, 136 North Main Street, Naples, NY 14512.

HOW BUSINESSES CAN EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR EMPLOYEES

Highlight workers on social media. Social media is a signiﬁcant part of modern business operations. Companies can create a Wall of Fame page that puts a weekly spotlight on a different employee who is contributing in his or her own way to the operations. Not only does this improve the morale of the team, it provides the public with a glimpse into the positive working environment of the company.

GET A HANDLE ON WORK-RELATED STRESS

Speak up about your stress. As noted, stress at the workplace can affect workers’ performance, which employers are looking to optimize. Workers can speak to their employers if they feel their work environments are conducive to stress. Work in tandem with an employer to develop timesaving strategies that make it easier to get work done on time. Supervisors may encourage employees to delegate more often, freeing up time to get their work done. Employers may also direct employees to wellness resources that can help them more effectively combat stress. The outcomes of such discussions may never be known if workers never take the initiative and speak up about their stress.

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May 19 Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Tour + Maid of the Mist Boat $185

June 11 “I Love Lucy” in Jamestown – 75th Anniversary Celebration! NY $189

June 16 “A Bronx Tale” at Merry Go Round Theatre* + Sherwood Inn $199

July 8 A Summer Day in Skaneateles: Lunch Cruise + Shopping $189

July 14 “Tarzan” at Merry Go Round Theatre + Sherwood Inn (with Tamra) $199

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July 16 Hidden Valley Animal Adventure & Yard of Ale Luncheon $179

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Aug. 12 Summer Mystery Trip (local favorites!) $165

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