Consider the many special delights a lawn affords: soft mattress for a creeping baby; worm hatchery for a robin; croquet or badminton court; baseball diamond; restful green perspectives leading the eye to a background of flower beds, shrubs, or hedge; green shadows - “This lawn, a carpet all alive/With shadows flung from leaves’ - as changing and as spellbinding as the waves of the sea, whether flecked with sunlight under trees of light foliage, like elm and locust, or deep, dark, solid shade, moving slowly as the tide, under maple and oak. This carpet! - Katharine S. White, Onward and Upward in the Garden, 1979
Until
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- Thomas Edison
With rising costs and reduced assistance, what does your household anticipate will happen to your budget the final two months of this year?
- There will be no change to my budget this year.
- We will budget more carefully this year, but we should be okay.
- We will go without this year or we will reach out for local assistance to make it through.
- No idea. We’ll see what happens.
Poll ends 11-4-2025
Poll ended 10-28-2025
Autumn around Western NY is full of leaf-peeping and apple-picking. With an average of 29.5 million bushels of apples produced each year around the state and NY Apple Association based right here in Fishers, how do you like your apples?
36.4% Straight off the tree or from the market
9.1% Pressed into beverages
45.5% All/any of the above 9.1% I don’t like apples
Remove leaves as they fall. Much like apple-picking and foliage, raking leaves is synonymous with fall. Some homeowners may wait to pick up a rake until all of the trees on their properties are bare. However, allowing fallen leaves to sit on the ground for extended periods of time can have an adverse effect on grass. Leaves left to sit on the lawn may ultimately suffocate the grass by forming an impenetrable wall that deprives the lawn of sunlight and oxygen. The result is dead grass and possibly even fungal disease. Leaves may not need to be raked every day, but homeowners should periodically rake and remove leaves from their grass, even if there are plenty left to fall still hanging on the trees.
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. GEOGRAPHY: How many U.S. states are part of New England?
2. LITERATURE: What district does Katniss Everdeen represent in “The Hunger Games”?
3. ANATOMY: What is the longest nerve in the human body?
4. COMICS: What is Captain America’s shield made of?
5. SCIENCE: What is the process called when a solid becomes a gas?
6. HISTORY: In what year did the Three Mile Island nuclear accident happen?
7. MOVIES: What is Edward’s last name in the movie “Twilight”?
8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the only marsupial found in North America?
9. TELEVISION: Which character on “The Brady Bunch” is famous for saying, “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!”
10. ENTERTAINERS: Pop singer Taylor Swift was born in which U.S. state?
ANSWERS
District 12.
Sciatic nerve.
Vibranium.
Sublimation.
1979. 7. Cullen. 8. Opossum.
Jan.
Pennsylvania.
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Keep weekdays in mind: Halloween falls on a Monday in 2022 and that could be more dangerous than if it fell on a weekend. According to Autoinsurance.com, which conducted a study that analyzed 24 years’ worth of data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), injuries to children and pedestrians in general were higher on weeknight than weekend holidays, with most accidents occurring between 6 p.m. and 7 pm - prime commuter time. Exercise extreme caution walking around this year.
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Student Academic Features
I enjoy reading the Genesee Valley Penny Saver so much. I do all the puzzles and read every article with interest. As a retired teacher, I especially enjoy the articles about students and their achievements. This week there was an article about Lyla Jones from LeRoy Central School. Without the article in the GVPS, this young lady would not be recognized outside of her community for her success. Now so many more people can celebrate Lyla’s talent.
Community Support for Microfarming
Thank you so much to the Lima community for celebrating agriculture with us at the Pumpkin Festival! Compared to some local outlooks, your willingness to interact, ask questions, and appreciate the value of small ag in our changing economy was a complete breath of fresh air. Keep it up! It was a wonderful festival with a wonderful crowd.
ank You, Sierra!
At the end of August, I was mowing my lawn and disturbed a nest of ground wasps. I was stung many times around my right eye. Within 10 minutes, my face swelled up and my eye closed. I applied ice and Benadryl according to my doctor’s instructions. But at midnight, I awoke with difficulty breathing and shaking and called 911 for myself for the first time in my life. Sierra set an IV to administer meds that saved my life. Thank you doesn’t even come close to my gratitude! I’m a Grandma of 9 and glad to still be here for them and my 3 children! Praise to the calm driver as well, though I didn’t get her name.
Town Board Meetings
How sad that in a small town with a few thousand people in it, only 10 or so show up to a town board meeting. This is your town, your home, your community. Don’t you care about what is currently happening or the future of it? If you’re a younger family, I read something recently that stuck with me and maybe it will for you too: “I don’t know who needs to hear this but we are the new adults. We are responsible for participating in creating community events, programs, attending school board meetings, etc. so when you say things aren’t how they used to be, it’s because you aren’t doing your part.”
Pu ing kids in danger
I work as a sub as a cafeteria monitor. I noticed several pre-K students standing on the seats while they were there for lunch. When I approached them and asked them to sit down before they fell, their teacher, who was there with the teacher’s aid, told me “I got them” and continued to let them do this. This is unacceptable. What will they do next year? They need to learn now. The teacher should want to keep them safe. What would parents think if they knew this?
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JEFFERSON PARK NOW LEASING
CREATE A SALE-WORTHY SHOWPLACE
The sentiment “don’t judge a book by its cover” can be applied to many situations. When it comes to selling their homes, homeowners should remember this adage as they prepare their homes for prospective buyers.
Homeowners who want to make their properties stand out can take the following steps.
De-personalize the home. Homeownersfilltheirspaceswithfamily photos, heirlooms, personal interests, and other conversation pieces. Prospective buyers may not be able to see past personal belongings and may even be distracted by them. For example, buyers who have strong beliefs about animal welfare may not buy a home displaying hunting trophies. Remove personalized items where possible, replacing them with generic items.
Improve the exterior. HGTV says that curb appeal is crucial to making a strong first impression. A messy or lackluster landscape can turn buyers away even before they reach the front door. Mow the lawn and make sure shrubbery has been trimmed. Seasonal potted flowers and plants can help make the house look polished. Repair cracks or damaged walkways, and consider a fresh coat of paint on trim around windows and doors. Pressure-wash siding if necessary.
Put things in storage. Rent a storage unit to house items that can make a home appear cluttered. Clean out closets and cabinets, so that when buyers “snoop” during appointments or open houses they see orderly storage areas. If closets are brimming with stuff, buyers may assume the house doesn’t have enough storage space and move on.
Make it light and bright. Open up all of the drapes and blinds, and turn on overhead lights so the house is well-lit. Add table lamps or other fixtures to especially dim rooms.
Create a hotel experience. Forbes suggests making bathrooms look like a spa. Stack a few pretty washcloths tied with ribbon, add some scented candles and faux plants and buy bathmats and towels in coordinating tones.
Remove extraneous items from kitchen counters and replace them with vases of flowers. In addition, set up dining spaces as if one were sitting down to a meal, and ensure appliances are sparkling clean.
Use common ‘scents.’ Skip the fish, bacon or other aromatic meals for a few days, as such foods can leave lingering aromas. Baked goods, vanilla and cinnamon might make for more appealing scents.
Making a home sell fast involves preparation and the knowledge that buyers are often greatly influenced by their first impressions.
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Andrea M. Page Shares at the Rochester Children and Teen Book Festival
BY SOPHIA KOVATCH
AUTHOR, ANDREA M. PAGE
“In the last five years there’s been a nice rollout in all genres where writers and illustrators from many tribal nations have been infusing Native voices and cultures in their work.”
ANDREA PAGE
In September, Andrea M. Page, became the first Native author to publish an installment of Who Was…?, a popular biography series for upper elementary students. Her book, Who Was Wilma Mankiller?, chronicles the life of the activist and advocate who was elected as the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Page, who is Hunkpapa Lakota, had previously written middle-grade nonfiction on Native American history and was approached by Penguin to write the book.
Page, a former sixth grade teacher in Spencerport, says, “I was very excited when I learned about the project. I knew a little about Wilma Mankiller and loved how she inspired Native people.” anks to her background in education and her research for her previous book, Sioux Code Talkers of WWII, Page was up to the task of taking the huge amount of information available about Wilma Mankiller and distilling it into a biography engaging fourthand fi h-graders.
She says she found herself deeply inspired as she researched Mankiller’s life, saying, “I found a podcastfeaturingherinterviewsandcouldhearher actually speak. I learned about her life experiences by hearing her tell the stories.” e recordings of Mankiller were a happy accident in Page’s research process. She adds that Mankiller was “always so calm,reallyintelligent,justahumblehumanbeing.” She also learned that Mankiller herself was a writer, having penned an autobiography, essays, and even poetry.
Who Was Wilma Mankiller? has only been out for a few weeks, but Page says things have been pretty exciting since then. “People have been very complimentary about it,” she says. Friends from all over have sent her screenshots of the book listed as one of the top checkouts on their local library websites. e Washington D.C. library system even listed it as one of four featured books. Page says, “I’ve been hearing from friends and family who never heard of [Mankiller]. I’m so glad people are learning about her.”
Page is part of a growing group of Native authors who create stories for kids about contemporary indigenous people and families. She says, “It’s been a thrill to be part of this wave of Native kid lit that’s happening today. Before, the only stories you were exposed to in school curriculum were about Native
people or characters from the past. It was hard to connect to those stories as a reader, and it was hard to talk about in the classroom.”
Now, though, there are a lot more books for kids that are by and about Native people. Page says, “In the last five years there’s been a nice rollout in all genres where writers and illustrators from many tribal nations have been infusing Native voices and cultures in their work. Stories are set in modern times and have universal themes, so all kids can enjoy stories about Native communities that are still vibrant and alive today.”
roughout her work as a writer, Page has gotten a lot of support and wisdom from fellow authors. She says, “Native writers, authors, and illustrators are starting to connect online. Everyone keeps li ing each other up, which is really nice to see.” Page is also a longtime member and past co-president of Rochester Area Children’s Writers and Illustrators (RACWI), through which she’s learned a lot that helps her with projects, such as her debut picture book, which comes out next year. rough RACWI, Page learned that she’d have to put a lot of trust in an illustrator during the creation of a picture book. “If you’re not an author and illustrator, the publisher only buys your words and matches an illustrator to your story,” Page says.
Page’s picture book, titled Gabriel’s Winter Count, follows a Lakota boy as he becomes the keeper of his family’s stories and creates a special record of them for his parents. e story is inspired by the Plains tradition of the winter count, in which a tribe’s designated story keeper would record the year’s most important event in a single pictograph on an animal hide. Gabriel’s Winter Count will be released in 2026. Page also has another picture book currently seeking a publisher, as well as two biographies and what she calls a “humorous science book” that is in its early stages but makes her laugh. She’s looking forward to finishing it so the kids can laugh as well.
Page will appear at the Rochester Children and Teen Book Festival Saturday, November 8th 10am-4pm Monroe Community College alongside more than 50 other writers, authors, and illustrators. Learn more at rcbfestival.com.
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• Small businesses donate 250% more to local nonprofits and community causes than big corporations!
• They sponsor local youth sports, school fundraisers, and community events.
• They create opportunities, offering first jobs and career growth for locals.
• They help shape the identity of our town. Local shops, cafés, artisans, and service providers give our community its character and charm.
When you spend your money at a locally owned store, café, service provider, or farm stand, you’re not just making a purchase—you’re making an investment in your community’s future.
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Understanding the Risk Reduction of Statins With Cholesterol
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Q. A.
DEAR DR. ROACH: A cardiologist recently suggested that I should consider taking a statin because of my “borderline” cholesterol level. So, I took a dive into the details of statin therapy. I learned that although statins are thought to reduce the chance of a cardiovascular event by up to 50%, the actual reduction is very small. I presented this information to the cardiologist and decided to forego statin therapy, which he endorsed. A better understanding of this difference would be very valuable to your readers. -- T.G.
ANSWER: The amount of absolute risk reduction from a statin in a person without known heart disease depends mostly on a person’s absolute risk of heart disease. This depends on the person’s risk factors such as age, sex, blood pressure, cholesterol level, smoking status, family history, and others. (When a person already has known heart disease, then the benefits of a statin are so large that this kind of analysis isn’t generally done.)
The relative risk reduction from a statin depends on the potency and dose of a statin, but a typically used number is about a relative risk reduction of 20%. (A 50% relative risk reduction isn’t achievable with the current medication.)
I normally go through this analysis with every patient when considering a statin, and it starts with estimating their absolute risk prior to treatment. There are several calculators to give an estimate; I usually use tinyurl.com/PREVENTCalc and adjust it for any risk factors that are not considered by the calculator. (I should add that some people have difficulty understanding these numbers and simply ask me about my opinion, which is fine, but I prefer to work collegially.)
For example, a 75-year-old man who has a cholesterol level of 220 mg/dL and an HDL of 45 mg/dL with a blood pressure of 140/80 mmHg (all of which might be considered “borderline”), the calculator gives an estimated absolute risk of 19.4%. This is the risk of this person developing any kind of obstructive heart disease, including a heart attack or death, during the next 10 years.
With a statin, a reasonable guess would be a drop of about 20% of the absolute risk (19.4% in this case), meaning a drop to 15.5%. The relative risk reduction is 20%, but the absolute risk reduction for this person is 3.9%.
A second example is a 50-year-old woman with the exact same numbers who has an absolute risk reduction of 3.6%. She would get the same 20% reduction, but this is only a 0.72% drop for a new absolute risk of 2.88%.
Clinicians and epidemiologists use another number called the “number needed to treat” (NNT), which is a function of the absolute risk reduction. In the examples above, about 26 75-year-old men would need to be treated for 10 years to prevent a case of heart attack or death, while 139 50-year-old women would need to be treated to prevent one case.
The benefit of a statin or any other treatment to reduce heart disease depends on how much risk a person has to begin with. Whether this benefit is “worth it” to any given person depends not only on the absolute benefit, but also on their aversion to medicine and their level of worry about heart disease.
The cost of a statin ($5 or $10 a month) isn’t a big consideration for most. Serious side effects to statins are rare, but if they occur, there are alternatives.
• 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
• e South Perinton Cemetery Association: We have the following Cemetery Board positions to fill: Secretary, Assistant Superintendent, and Website Master. We look forward to having new partners fill these positions, joining us in providing essential services to our local communities. Email: spcemetery1916@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 hotdogs 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
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WHAT TO EXPECT AT A VETERINARY DENTAL CLEANING
Monitoring: Throughout the procedure, a pet’s vital signs are monitored and IV fluids are administered to keep the animal comfortable and safe. Before the pet is brought out of anesthesia, dental x-rays also may be taken to check for problems not visible to the naked eye. The pet also will be monitored after anesthesia in the recovery room.
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Chandler is a 10 month old tabby cat with lots of personality and energy. He loves to do zoomies at midnight, eat cheese, squash bugs and sleep in his cat tree. He’s a bundle of joy and I’m happy I adopted him.
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By Sam Mazotta
Halloween pet safety is a paramount concern
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Please warn your readers to keep their cats indoors on Halloween night! I’ve heard too many stories of cats disappearing or being injured by people with ill intentions -- especially black cats. -- Francis in Des Moines, Iowa
DEAR FRANCIS: It’s a good a idea to keep cats indoors every night, but yes, they face additional threats to their safety on Halloween. The biggest danger is from cars -- traffic is heavier during peak trick-or-treating hours, around sunset. Frequent opening and closing of the front door is another danger: As owners hand out treats in the doorway, their cat may take the opportunity to run outside -- often right into the busy street.
Halloween safety extends to all the pets in the household. Cats are not likely to get into the big bowl of candy near the doorway, but dogs may be fascinated by the wrappers and lovely aromas. If owners don’t keep watch, their dog may overturn the bowl and begin gobbling up chocolate or sugar-free candies that contain xylitol -- an ingredient that is poisonous to them.
While pranksters harming cats (and other pets) can happen, a much more concerning fact is that many people adopt black cats for Halloween, only to abandon them afterward for one reason or another -- they’re too expensive to take care of, their apartment management doesn’t allow pets, and so on. Impulsive adoptions are a bigger risk.
So keep your pets safe on Halloween by placing them in a separate room during the busiest part of trick-or-treating, or duringaparty.Andmakesurethecandystaysoutof theirreach.
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STRATEGIES TO DISCONNECT MORE OFTEN
Turn off your notifications.According to research from the Business of Apps, the average smartphone user in the United States receives 46 app push notifications each day. The sound of a smartphone notification has become as recognizable as any sound, and the volume of notifications the average users receive in a 24-hour period no doubt contributes heavily to how much time they spend on their phones. Turning off notifications makes it easier to disconnect from devices,and may even make individuals more productive.
Come autumn, many foods seem to take on a unique flavor exclusive to the season. That’s thanks to the ubiquitous “pumpkin spice,” which each fall is a specially featured ingredient in everything from cream cheese to marshmallows. Naturally, pumpkin spice is also a key ingredient when preparing pumpkin pie. But just what does pumpkin spice contain? Pumpkin spice is a combination of several different ground spices. It typically includes cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. It also may include allspice. Pumpkin spice is the name given to the blend in the United States. In the United Kingdom, pumpkin spice is known as “mixed spice,” which is a similar but not exact blend as that used to create pumpkin spice. Both feature cinnamon as the dominant flavor.
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Oh, what an eerie night this is As the moon hides behind the trees. Casting a glow sure to chill your bones, While the trees bend forth with the breeze Alas the little ones still lurk From behind each tree they peek. Running together from house to house, a bag full of riches they seek. My doorbell rings, I jump to my feet. not knowing what I shall find. Ever so slowly I open my door to see what is lurking behind “Trick or Treat” came the voice of an Angel. Beware of her twinkling eye. en a long hairy hand slipped over my wrist, “BOO”, and I jumped toward the sky. OH, For the demons and devils, e beast with the long hairy hand. It’s the love and laughter that brings us together, And echoes throughout the land. Dracula, Werewolf and Goblins, One by one, to my door they all came. Soon a Witch on her broomstick appeared, along with her cat with no name. I began to bask in my glory. Each little one I showed my great fright. Running, giggling “I scared her Mommy!” Echoes of Halloween night.
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By Matilda Charles
Gift giving this year?
A show of hands, please: How many of us are already in a panic about just how we’re going to give holiday gifts to our family and friends this year? With the costs of everything seeming to go up by the day, how are we going to manage to stretch our budgets to include gifts?
And why do we want to, given our circumstances? Because we always have. Because it’s expected. Because it makes us feel good. Because we want to maintain the relationships we’ve had. Whatever our reasons for wanting to give gifts, it’s going to be tough this year. But it can be done with a bit of thought.
If you search on the internet for “gift giving on a budget,” you’ll find thousands of ideas. Most of them seem to fall into one of three categories: experiences, time and love.
A family movie night can be an experience the grandkids long remember. Borrow a selection of age appropriate movies from the library, make popcorn, buy drinks and order pizza. Or ask the local bowling alley about a family price for a few hours of lane time.
Then there’s the gift of time. Give a personalized coupon book you’ve made, good for a special outing, a home cooked meal, gardening help in the spring or hours of child care.
A LOOK AT THE OLDEST HALLOWEEN TRADITION
Bonfire: Historians trace many traditions of Halloween to a Celtic holiday known as Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts lived 2,000 years ago in parts of what is now Northern France, Great Britain and Ireland.
During Samhain, people believed that the door between the worlds of the living and the dead was blurred. On Samhain, Celts believed the ghosts of the dead returned. Also, Druids made predictions about the future at this time of year. It was customary to build large, sacred bonfires and burn crops and other sacrifices to the Celtic deities. While large bonfires are not typically part of Halloween celebrations today, revelers can light fire pits in their yards that are reminiscent of ancient celebrations.
Best of all might well be the gift of love when you make your gifts: a platter of holiday treats, inexpensive glass jars filled with homemade candies, winter hats you knitted, a small bundle of favorite recipes you’ve printed on 3x5 cards. The dollar store offers many ideas such as picture frames you decorate and fill with family photos or artwork. Look for items to create themed gift baskets.
So, gift giving can be done -- unless this is when you finally decide to say, “I can’t do it this year.”
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Swap your spread. Switch out mayonnaise or mustard on sandwiches for yogurt or ricotta cheese. Add herbs or lemon juice to dairy to amp up flavor.
What colors are used in Día de los Muertos?
This holiday uses the colors yellow and orange to portray marigolds, the sun, and light. Marigolds and their strong scent and bright colors are thought to their way back home.
November 2
The ancient indigenous people of Mexico have practiced rituals celebrating the lives of past ancestors for around 3,000 years. The celebration that is now known as the Day of the Dead originally landed on the ninth month of the Aztec calendar and was observed for the entire month. In the 20th century, the month long festivities were condensed to three days called The Days of the Dead: Halloween on October 31, Day of the Innocents on November 1, and Day of the Dead on November 2.
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• SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINES - lifetime collection. North Rose. jclingus@yahoo.com
• HOOKED ON PHONICS cassette reading program from the ‘90s. Penfield/Gananda. 585-377-2765
• HOSPITAL BED with table. 585-519-1885
• Larger UPHOLSTERED CHAIR. Charcoal grey. For TV room, man cave, etc. Great condition. Batavia. 585-356-5243
• 2 LARGE Plastic Outdoor Dog Houses. Good Condition. Size 38” L x 32” W and 36” L x 28” W. Honeoye Falls. Text 585-260-8951
• ELLIPTICAL, E25 by Sole Fitness. Good condition. Pick up Victor. 716-280-8116
• Three-foot-tall LIGHTED NATIVITY SET. Multiple outlet post with timer and makeshift manger included. Webster. donencour400@gmail.com or 585-671-9158
• High top KITCHEN TABLE, 4 chairs, 1 leaf. Good condition. Newark. 315-331-0813
• HAND TOOLS and HARDWARE. Corded electric drill, Hammers, bits, screwdrivers, nails, screws, bolts, and more. Wayland. 585-728-3801
• MULTIPLE LANGUAGES - books, CDs, and cassette tapes. RELIGIOUS BOOKS - CDs, and cassette tapes. Hopewell. Lbotts0813@aol.com
• PICKLEBALLS for making pickleball-themed crafts or ornaments. Garbage bag full. Canandaigua. 585-330-5985
• 4 SNOW TIRES from a Hyundai Accent. Used two winters. Batavia. 814-397-1432
• Myott Staffordshire CHINA. Made in England. Service for twelve. Walworth. Please text only. 585-281-4280
• BIKE RACK for car trunk only. Corfu. 585-762-8936
• CALENDARS. Peter Rolfe.11x14 desk, yrs. 1998-2016, can be reused in future yrs. or as postcards. Stafford. 585-345-4261
• PANOSOL 2 and PANOSOL 3D 6” PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE with UVB LAMPS. Good condition. Hardly used. 585-356-8325
• Used Kohler TOILET, white, standard height. Excellent condition and flush mechanism. Pick up, Palmyra. 585-703-6115
• 10 BOARDS OF LUMBER, 2x6x12. Stacked and kept dry for 10 years. Penfield. Text 585-613-6548
• 200 GALLON WATER TANK to haul water. Well has gone dry. 585-509-1170
• AMBER LIGHT BAR, full-size or Mini. 585-450-1367
• SLENDER CENTER DIET. 315-584-3626
• 3T BOYS SNOWSUIT, WINTER CLOTHES, and BOOTS. 315-830-6064
• FreeStyle Libre 2 CENSORS. 585-993-2432
• HAIR DIFFUSER ATTACHMENT for hair dryer. tcmoon67@yahoo.com
• NEWSPAPERS needed for a winter long project. Please call so I may pick them up. 585-737-7778
• VINTAGE MILITARY for display. Uniforms, shirts, patches, jackets. Anything! No trunks please. 585-766-8842
• Pair of MEN’S WINTER BOOTS, size 8 or 9, 3X JOGGING PANTS and T-SHIRTS. COSTUME JEWELRY, any kind, any condition. 585-415-8513
• WHEELCHAIR for a Veteran. 585-377-0878 (no texting)
• WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA SET and nice BOYS CLOTHING 2T-5T. No texts. 585-469-1938
• Small FISHING LURES, HOOKS, and WEIGHTS. 585-978-9477
• WHEELCHAIR and Sports Illustrated MAGAZINES. 585-377-0878
• Large AQUARIUM, 30 gallons or more. 585-490-1517
• Looking for an old-style ROWING MACHINE, small enough for an apartment. Suesassy1231@gmail.com
• DISNEY READ ALONG BOOKS w/CDs and all KIDS MEAL TOYS from any restaurant. 585-444-0457
• MAGAZINES and CARDS of any kind. Christmas would be a bonus. 585-348-1143
• SCRUBS, size medium and/or U of R clothing sized medium or large - for nursing school. lambselling@yahoo.com
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