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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.
GIFTING IDEAS FOR BUDGET-CONSCIOUS FAMILIES
Establish spending limits. Whether families embrace a Secret Santa exchange or not, they can save money by agreeing on a spending limit for each gift. Families participating in a Secret Santa exchange can set their spending limits a little higher than those families who will be buying gifts for multiple people.
Set limits on spending. You may want to be generous with everyone and go above and beyond, but overspending is impractical and can have some grave consequences. Many financial planners recommend shoppers spend no more than 1.5 percent of annual income on holiday expenses, so establish realistic spending limits that won’t break the bank.
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HOW TO ORGANIZE OFFICE GIFT EXCHANGES
Consider the overall office climate. Is yours a relaxed working environment, or is it ultra-formal? Allow the corporate culture to play a part in your gifting decisions. A gift that may be appropriate for a smaller, casual company may not be fitting for a large, rules-heavy corporation. Always let common sense prevail.
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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
Vote and make your voice heard when you visit WWW.GVPENNYSAVER.COM!
hometown events
East Rochester
Public Library
317 Main St., E. Rochester, NY (585) 586-8302
www.eastrochester.org
M 9-7; Tu-Th 9-6; F 9-5; Sa 10-2; Su Closed ERPL Book Nook: Open M, W & Sa 10-1
Fairport Public Library
1 Fairport Village Landing, Fairport (585) 223-9091
www.fairportlibrary.org
M-Th 9-9; F 9-6; Sat. 9-5; Su 12-3 (Oct.-April)
Penfield Public Library
1985 Baird Rd., Penfield (585) 340-8720
www.penfieldlibrary.org
M-Th 9:30-8:30; F 9:30-6; Sa 10-5; Su 1-5
Pittsford
Community Library
24 State St., Pittsford • (585) 248-6275
M-Th 9-8; F 9-6; Sa 10-5; Su Noon-5
Webster Public Library
980 Ridge Rd., Webster • (585) 872-7075 www.websterlibrary.org
M-Th 9-8; F & Sa 10-5; Su Closed
WEBSTERPUBLICLIBRARY:
TaxTalk:ChoosingaTaxPreparer Joinusforthismonthlyseriesabout topicsrelatedtotaxeswithIRS StakeholderLiaisonJacquelineM. Kelly-Myers.OnMonday, December8at1:00pm,learn abouthowtochooseataxpreparer.Wewillcover:Howto chooseareputabletaxpreparer, aboutyourlegalresponsibilityin yourtaxreturnifsomeoneelse preparesyourreturn,andresources tohelpSpanish-speakingtaxpayers chooseataxpreparer.Pleaseregisterbycalling585-872-7075orvisit websterlibrary.org.
Autumn is springtime in reverse. ~Terri Guillemets, “Falling up,” 1999
FAIRPORT
Fairport-PerintonChamberHolidayParty- TheFairport-Perinton HolidayPartywillbeheldon December10,from4-6pm,atMulconry’sIrishPubinFairport,17 LiftbridgeLaneEast.Thisannual gatheringisanopportunitytonetworkandintroduceprospective memberstoourChamber.Thereis nofeeformemberstoattend; non-membersare$20.Registration isrequiredbyFriday,December5 at:https://fairportperintonchamber. org/?q=event/fairport-perintonchamber-holiday-party
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HomefortheHolidays- Perinton ConcertBandPresents’Homefor theHolidays’onFridayDecember 12,7PM,PerintonCommunity Center,1350TurkHillRoad, Fairport.Wehopeyoucanspend sometimecelebratingtheholiday seasonwiththePerintonConcert BandatthePerintonCommunity CenteronFriday,December12th. Thisconcerthasquicklybecomea traditionthatthebandlooksforwardtoeveryyear!Pleasejoinus foramixoftraditionalandnew holidaymusic,includingaspecial visitfromSanta!ThisFreeConcert isSponsoredbytheTownofPerintonRecreation&Parks.Moreconcertdetailsatperintonconcertband. org
Concert-50YearsofSongand Symphony: December13,7-9pm, ChurchoftheResurrection,63MasonRd.,Fairport.Cometohearthe world-renownedDr.YoojinJang, nowoftheEastmanSchoolof Music,inherfieryperformancesof Saint-Saens’Introductionand RondoCapricciosoandSarasate’s Zigeunerweisen(GypsyAirs),both forviolinandorchestra,ledby MusicDirectorDr.Yunn-ShanMa. GVOCcelebratesitsgolden50th anniversarywithselectionsfrom theChristmasportionoftheMessiah,inanodtoourorigins.Dessertreceptionwithhistorical slideshowtofollow!https://www. gvoc.org
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ChrisWilsonConcert- December 7,7pmattheSouthPerinton United,291WilkinsonRd.,Fairport. JoinusforaneveningofHoliday songsofFaithwithChrisWilson. Hewillsharesongsandstoriesof faithtoputyouintheholidayspirit. Theconcertisfreebutweaskyou tobringanon-perishablefood donationforthelocalfoodpantry.
Concert-50YearsofSongand Symphony: December14,3-5pm, WebsterPresbyterianChurch,550 WebsterRd.,Webster.Cometo heartheworld-renownedDr. YoojinJang,nowoftheEastman SchoolofMusic,inherfieryperformancesofSaint-Saens’IntroductionandRondoCapricciosoand Sarasate’sZigeunerweisen(Gypsy Airs),bothforviolinandorchestra, ledbyMusicDirectorDr.YunnShanMa.GVOCcelebratesits golden50thanniversarywithselectionsfromtheChristmasportionof theMessiah,inanodtoourorigins.Dessertreceptionwithhistoricalslideshowtofollow!https:// www.gvoc.org
PALMYRA
CanaltownChoraleBrings“HolidayJoy”toLocalStages- Under thedirectionofBarbSeppeler,with KayOosterlingaccompanying.first concert-Friday,December5,at 7:30pmattheUnitedMethodist Church,3679MainStreet,Walworth.Secondperformance-Sunday,December7,at4pmatthe UnitedChurchofMarion,3848N. MainStreet,Marion.Awarm communityreception,hostedby theChorale,willfollowtheSunday concert.Asuggesteddonationof $5perpersonwillbeacceptedat thedoorforbothevents.Formore information,contactGeneralManagerBarbVandelinderat 315-597-9558orMembership ChairDottieGraudonsat 315-331-5961.
PENFIELD
PenfieldSymphonyOrchestra Presents“WhiteChristmas” concertsonDecember14and15, 2025.Sunday,December14 startingat5:00PM-Especiallyfor familieswithchildrenandanyone whoprefersanearlierconcerttime, wearepresentingaspecialabbreviatedconcertonSunday, December14startingat5:00PM featuringmanyofthesamepieces asthefullMondayconcert.Monday,December15startingat7:30 PM-fullconcert.YourDecember ticketallowsyoutoattendeither concert.Seeprogramdetailsfor bothconcertsandpurchasetickets atourwebsitewww. penfieldsymphony.org
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HollyTrolleyRides attheNew YorkMuseumofTransportation! Continuingitsholidaytradition,the NewYorkMuseumof Transportation,inRush,willwelcomeSantaonDecember7,13 and14.He’seagertomeetthekids andposeforpictures.Holiday decorations,complimentarycookiesandhotchocolate,andthe fondlyremembered.Admission includingthetrolleyrideis$18 adults,$14age3-14.Ridesdepart at11:00,11:45,12:30,1:15,2:00, 2:45and3:30.Reservationsare required:www.nymtmuseum.org/ Christmas.TheNewYorkMuseum ofTransportationislocatedjust20 minutessouthofRochesterat6393 EastRiverRoadinRush,andcanbe reachedfromI-390exit11.
WEBSTER
“Women’sClubOfWebster HolidayCookieSale”- The31st annualHolidayCookieSaleofthe Women’sClubofWebsterwilltake placeinthecommunityroomof theWebsterPublicLibraryonSaturday,December13thfrom 10:00am-11:30am.Cost:$10per pound:Cashonly.Toenterthe newly-renovatedlibrary,theentranceisontheNorthsideof building.Chairpersonsoftheevent areMaryMalone(585-429-0568) andKimTauriello(585-857-5448). Formoreinformation,pleasecontactMaryorKim.Proceedsfrom thesalewillbenefittheclub’s scholarshipfundsaswellasa plethoraofotherprogramsinthe Webstercommunity.
“Women’sClubOfWebster MeetingDecember18th”- Webster’s“SantaJimandMrs.Claus arevisitingtheWomen’sClubof Webster’sHolidayMeetingon December18thatthePenfield CountryClub,1784JacksonRd., Penfield.Social:11:30am;Meeting: 12:00noon;Lunch:12:30pm;followedbyspeakerSantaJim.Entree choices:ChickenFrench;Reuben; orItalianMelt.Lunchesinclude freshfruitandbeverage.Price:$25. Sendcheckwithchoiceofentree madeouttoWCWbyDecember 12th(FIRM)toCarolynRittenhouse, 405CountyLineRoad,Ontario,NY 14519.Questions(?)orifcheck mightbelate,phoneCarolyn (585-265-1303)beforeDecember 12th.
WebsterSeniorSingersFree ChristmasConcert- Tuesday, December16,11amattheWebsterRecreationCenter,1350 ChiyodaDrive,Webster.Allinvited!
CraftFair&OpenHouse-HarmonyHouseWebster: December 6|2-8PM.LiveMusic|CraftFair| Refreshments|CashBar.Joinusat HarmonyHouseduringWebster’s WinterWonderlandcelebrationbefore,during,andaftertheparade-at58EastMainStreet, Webster.Comeinoutofthecold toshopforgiftsandgoodies,enjoy livemusicperformancesandgraba snackorabeverage!Enjoythecozy charmofourhistoricbuildingand thehospitalityoftheChorusofthe Genesee.Info.:Email RochesterCOG@gmail.com.SponsoredbyTheWebsterGrangeand TheChorusoftheGenesee.
NativityandFamilyFunNightExperiencethewonderof ChristmasatNativityNight&Family Fun,acommunitycelebration hostedbyCrossroadsCommunity ChurchonFriday,December12, 6:30pm-8:30pm.Familiesareinvitedtowalkthroughalivenativity withliveanimals,enjoyChristmas carolsandlivemusicat7:30pm, andtakepartingames,activities, andfestivetreatsforallages.More thananevent,NativityNightisan opportunitytoconnectwith neighbors,experiencethewarmth ofcommunity,andcelebratethe truemeaningofChristmashope, joy,andthebirthofJesus.1188 JacksonRoad,Webster.
WebsterMasonicCharitySpaghettiDinner- TheWebsterMasonicLodge#538willhostaPublic CharityFundraiserSpaghettiDinner onFridayDECEMBER5thatthe WebsterMasonicTemple,30OrchardStreet,5PM-7PM.Dinners are$12.00adultsand$6.00fora child’sportion(CashOnlyPlease). Dineinortakeyourmealtogo!To goorderscanbeplacedatthe cashierstable.Call(585)872-3500 foranyquestions.Achairliftis availableifstepsareanissue.All netproceedsforthismonth’sdinnerwillbenefittheWebster ThomasCheerleaders.Frienduson Facebookat:WebsterLodge SpaghettiDinner
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HOW TO ACCOUNT FOR A RISING COST OF LIVING
Look for a new job or fresh income streams. A rising cost of living is a concern for people from all walks of life, but it may be especially concerning for retirees or individuals with costs like childcare that can be hard to pare back. In such instances, individuals can look for new a job or fresh income streams. According to the Q3 2021 CNBC | Momentive Small Business Survey, 50 percent of small business owners say it’s gotten harder to find qualified people to hire compared to a year ago. And nearly one-third of survey respondents indicate they have open roles they have not been able to fill for at least three months. Individuals can explore local employment opportunities in an effort to find a new, more lucrative job that can help them combat a rising cost of living. Others who want to remain in their jobs can look for part-time work to supplement their existing income.
HOCUS-FOCUS BY HENRY BOLTINOFF
Beagle Lovers & Rescuers Collect Shoes For Local and Global Impact
BY SUZIE WELLS
Across the United States, tens of thousands of animals, many of them beagles, but also ferrets, cats, guinea pigs, and even mini-pigs, spend their lives inside laboratory breeding and testing facilities. Many never feel sunlight, breathe fresh air, or experience even the simplest comforts of life outside a cage, and research shows the vast majority of animal testing does not predict accurate results on humans (which is supposed to be the point). For Beagle Lovers & Rescuers (BLR), a nonprofit formed in the wake of the historic 2022 rescue of 3,776 beagles from the Envigo facility, this reality is not just unacceptable; it is a call to action.
BLR’s founders include rescuers, advocates, and animal lovers who watched the Envigo story unfold with heartbreak and hope. e sight of thousands of gentle, trusting dogs finally stepping into freedom galvanized a movement dedicated to ensuring that no animal suffers in silence. Since then, the organization has grown into a trusted partner for investigations, advocacy, rescue work, and public education. ey shine light on hidden facilities, support legislation that protects animals, and coordinate rehoming networks so beagles emerging from laboratory life can find safety, healing, and love.
“The same shoes that once walked our neighborhood streets go on to help a family halfway across the world, and in the process, they help a beagle take its first steps to freedom. That connection feels powerful.”
CHRISTINE YOUNG, BLR VOLUNTEER
For BLR volunteer Christine Young, the mission is both urgent and deeply personal. “ ese dogs never asked to be born into that world,” she says. “Yet thousands spend their entire lives in cages, used for experiments and denied everything a dog deserves: sunlight, fresh air, and love. Our mission is simple – we work to get them out, find them homes, and push for cruelty-free, human-relevant alternatives so no more animals have to suffer.”
is year, Young has poured her energy into an initiative that bridges compassion across continents: the Beagle Lovers & Rescuers Shoe Drive Fundraiser, running through January 20, 2026. It’s one of BLR’s most impactful and creative efforts, one that helps dogs in testing facilities and families living in poverty around the world.
BLR has partnered with Funds2Orgs, an organization that specializes in turning donated shoes into economic opportunity. e process is simple: community members drop off gently used shoes, BLR bags them, and Funds2Orgs pays the nonprofit for the total weight collected. e shoes are then shipped overseas to small business owners in developing countries. ere, families clean, repair, and resell the footwear in local markets, generating crucial income for food, housing, clothing, and education.
Community support has been extraordinary. Donation bins have filled quickly at locations across the region, including Rochester’s Camp Bow Wow, Greece’s Lakewind Kennels, Webster’s Woofs Canine Club, Webster and Penfield locations of Pet Supplies Plus, and Batavia’s e YNGODESS, Genesee Feeds, Country Max, and Mrs. Green’s. Many supporters have also begun mini-drives at workplaces, schools, and small businesses, gathering dozens of pairs at a time.
“Every single pair adds up – literally by the pound,” Young notes. “And every pound meaningfully impacts both a family overseas and beagles awaiting rescue.”
All types of footwear are accepted as long as they are in wearable condition: sneakers, heels, boots, cleats, sandals, children’s shoes, and more. Scuffs and stains are fine. e only requirement is that the shoes are intact and usable. Donors get to declutter while providing others with the chance to build micro-enterprises that help feed, clothe, and shelter their families.
e funds raised fuel BLR’s wide-ranging mission: investigations into breeding facilities, legal advocacy for stronger protections, rescue operations to remove beagles from labs, transport and rehoming efforts, and public awareness campaigns that expose the hidden realities of animal testing. ese campaigns are especially vital. As Young notes, “So much of this suffering
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!
remains unwavering in its belief that all animals deserve dignity, care, and lives unmarked by pain.
For Young, what makes the shoe drive special is the way a simple act of kindness multiplies. “ e same shoes that once walked our neighborhood streets go on to help a family halfway across the world,” she says. “And in the process, they help a beagle take its first steps to freedom. at connection feels powerful.”
Not everyone can be on the front lines of a rescue mission or inside a courtroom fighting for systemic change. But, Young emphasizes, everyone can do something. “Drop off a bag of shoes. Share our posts. Tell a friend. Each small action builds something bigger – a world where no dog suffers, where compassion crosses borders, and where kindness connects us all.”
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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.
© 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
STREaMING SOURCE
WEEK OF DECEMBER 1, 2025
What to watch & where to watch it:
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)
racial segregation laws. Parks’ refusal was not merely brought on by her tired feet, as is the popular legend. Local civil-rights leaders had been planning a challenge to Montgomery’s racist bus laws for several months.
Well, it’s a marvelous night for a moondance
With the stars up above in your eyes
A fantabulous night to make romance
’Neath the cover of October skies And all the leaves on the trees are falling
To the sound of the breezes that blow
And I’m trying to please to the calling
Of your heartstrings that play soft and low...
~Van Morrison, “Moondance,” recorded 1969 Top prices
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
‘Lactose Intolerance’ Proves To Be A Casein Sensitivity
Q.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.
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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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
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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?
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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
encounter ticks if they live near areas with lots of deer and sheep or in regions where other wildlife, such as hedgehogs and rabbits, are present. Whileticksareactivethroughouttheyear,catsaremostlikelytoencounter them between spring and autumn. That’s due in part to the climate during these seasons, which tends to be warmer and therefore more inviting to cats, compelling them to spend more time outdoors than they do in winter. Ticks, which are egg-shaped, are big enough to spot, so cat owners should conduct a careful examination of their cats’ fur each time they come into the house after spending time in the yard. Blue Cross for Pets notes that ticks feel like small bumps on a cat’s skin. Ticks are most likely to attach themselves to particular areas of a cat’s body. These areas include the head, neck, ears, and feet. Routine brushing, especially whenever cats come inside after time spent outdoors, can help cat owners spot and remove ticks from their cats. It’s important to recognize that indoor cats are not invulnerable to ticks, as other pets and humans can track ticks indoors. Periodic inspections and brushing of indoor cats’ can protect them from ticks and the diseases ticks carry.
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. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
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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.
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Held me when I was cold
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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?
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9. MUSIC: Which singer/songwriter wrote the soundtrack for the animated movie "Tarzan"?
10. FOOD & DRINK: What is the essential spice in paella?
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1. Smaug.
2. New Year’s Eve.
3. Cambodia.
4. 1993. 5. Dwayne Johnson.
6. A unique language developed between twins.
7. Vermont.
8. Nine.
9. Phil Collins.
10. Saffron.
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2026 Day Tours
April 14 Seneca Allegany Casino & Beef & Barrel $165
April 22 Sprague’s,PA Lumber Museum,God’s Country Creamery & Farm $165
May 13 Niagara Falls with Herschell Carousel Museum+Rainforest Café $169
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
July 14 Oswego: Maritime Museum,Lunch,Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Museum $179
July 16 Hidden Valley Animal Adventure & Yard of Ale Luncheon $179
July 27 Grand Lady Lunch Cruise + Hawks Creek Nature Preserve $179
Aug. 12 Summer Mystery Trip (local favorites!) $165
Aug. 18 “Carousel” at Merry Go Round Theatre* + Sherwood Inn $199
Sept. 18 “Rock of Ages” at Merry Go Round Theatre* + Sherwood Inn $199
2026 Overnight Tours
April 1-2
Spring Fling: Tara Country Inn Tour & Easter Bunny Lane $455 dbl.
April 13-14 PA Dutch Country - Joshua & the Steamboat Inn $459 dbl.
May 3-7 The Great Chicago Experience! $1,395 dbl.
May 27-June 7 Discover Alaska Princess Cruise & Land Tour: with Denali National Park
June 22-26 Michigan with accommodations on Mackinaw Island!
June 29-July 1 PA Dutch Country - Joshua & “Train Town USA” $679 dbl.
July 20-23 USA 250th B-day Celebration in Ohio with 3 Shows
July 28-29 1,000 Islands Getaway at the Riversedge $495 dbl.
Aug. 3-5 PA Dutch Country - Joshua & Mary Poppins $779 dbl.
Aug. 10-13 Atlantic City at Bally’s (4 days/3nts) $599 dbl.
Aug. 23-Sept 8 The British Isles Princess Cruise & Land Tour: A BUCKET LISTTRIP!
Sept. 13-15 Pittsburgh,Fallingwater & Flight 93 Memorial
Oct. 3-7 A New England Autumn in MA,ME & NH with 3 scenic train rides!
Oct. 18-22 Nashville - Opry,Dinner Cruise & Jack Daniels Distillery
