Love is to the heart what the summer is to the farmer’s year — it brings to harvest all the loveliest flowers of the soul.
~Author Unknown
DID YOU KNOW?
Parents who want to encourage their children to volunteer may find their efforts at doing so are more convincing if they volunteer themselves. A 2013 study published in the Journal of Adolescence examined the effects that parents who volunteer and talk about volunteering have on children. Researchers found that the children of volunteers were 27 percent more likely to volunteer than children whose parents did not volunteer. In addition, adolescents were 47 percent more likely to volunteer when their parents volunteered and talked about volunteering with their children.
home services
FREE HOME ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS
The PathStone Weatherization Assistance Program is available for income-eligible households in Monroe County located outside of the city limits.
In today’s digital world, getting kids to pick up a book can be a challenge. While reading offers countless benefits, from boosting creativity to improving vocabulary, many children are spending less time reading for fun. Parents who want to encourage their kids to read more can try several effective strategies to foster a love of reading that lasts a lifetime.
Start by setting limits on screen time to help shift their attention to other activities like reading. Becoming a reading role model by showing your own love for books is another powerful way to inspire kids. Make books more accessible by taking them to the library, buying books from their favorite genres, or introducing digital reading options like e-readers. Finally, don’t worry about the content—they don’t have to read classic novels! As long as it’s age-appropriate, let them enjoy whatever books capture their interest, whether comic books or magazines.
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. GEOGRAPHY: What canal connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea?
2. MOVIES: Which of Disney’s animated princess movies was the first to get a live-action version?
3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a male duck called?
4. LITERATURE: In which famous museum does a murder take place in the novel “The Da Vinci Code”?
5. SCIENCE: What part of the plant is responsible for photosynthesis?
6. TELEVISION: When did the animated TV sitcom “The Flintstones” debut?
7. U.S. CITIES: Which city is known for the saying, “Where young people go to retire”?
8. FOOD & DRINK: Which Southeast Asian fruit has such a strong smell that it’s banned on public transportation?
9. ASTRONOMY: Which star is the brightest in the night sky?
10. MEASUREMENTS: How many meters are in a kilometer?
ANSWERS
1. Suez Canal. 2. “Cinderella.” 3. A drake. 4. The Louvre in Paris, France. 5. The leaves. 6. 1960. 7. Portland, Oregon. 8. Durian. 9. Sirius. 10. 1,000.
Peaceful Backyard Retreat
Backyards
STEPS TO TAKE BEFORE AN APPRAISER’S VISIT
Clean the house. A dirty home that is full of clutter will not make the best impression on appraisers. Dirty homes may be vulnerable to insect infestations that can lead to structural problems with the home. While a dirty home is not necessarily an indicator of infestations or a reflection of a home’s value, a clean home will create a stronger first impression with the appraiser.
MASONRY & BASEMENT
By Lucie Winborne
* It’s illegal to kill Bigfoot in British Columbia. That is, if you ever
him.
* The earliest toothpaste was made in ancient Egypt from crushed pepper, rock
and dried flowers. No, it wasn’t particularly effective.
* Speaking of toothpaste, that blob on your toothbrush is called a nurdle.
* Chimpanzees can identify each other from pictures of their butts.
Summer heat can be harmful in various ways. People and pets can quickly succumb to the summer sun, which can cause sunburn, heat exhaustion and heat stroke when people and their animals spend too much time outdoors without adequate protection.
Landscapes are also vulnerable to summer heat, which can quickly spoil the most lush lawns and robust gardens. Effective watering can help lawns and gardens withstand summer heat, but improper watering can deprive landscapes of the water they need to survive.
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Ready, Set, Read!
Literacy is worth celebrating yearround—books and reading offers lifelong benefits for every age group!
BABY TALK
Foster Literacy Skills by Reading to Babies
10 TIPS TO GET KIDS READING MORE
Ask your child to read a book to you.
Play a board game together.
Take your child to get their own library card. Read newspaper comic strips or comic books.
Ask kids to write a short story and read it out loud.
Read and prepare a recipe together.
Make bedtime stories a nightly routine.
Play word games like reading tongue twisters, doing crossword searches or unscrambling words.
Take a book with you wherever you go, so you can read together at any opportunity.
Keep a book on your child’s nightstand, so they are prompted to read if they wake up early.
It’s never too early to begin reading to babies. In fact, reading to infants beginning at birth helps support their cognitive development and their bond with parents. It also increases the likelihood that parents will continue reading to children as they grow, improving language skills and concentration to prepare them for academic success.
Zero to Three, an organization focused on early childhood development, recommends these book-type guidelines for babies and toddlers:
Birth to 6 Months - chunky board books, soft fabric books and vinyl bath books
6 to 9 Months - board books with short, simple stories and colorful illustrations
9 to 18 Months - board books with simple stories, stories with rhymes and phrases that repeat, and stories with pictures of other babies and familiar objects like animals
18 to 24 Months - longer, slightly more complex stories; humorous stories; and stories featuring silly rhymes
24 to 26 Months - books with paper pages, nonfiction stories about things like animals or seasons, and books that discuss jobs
ANDDON’TFORGET… studies show that good reading habits in older adults can help improve memory, sharpen decisionmaking skills, reduce stress and protect against Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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Wishing all our local students and teachers a safe & successful school year!
Scholarships can help students offset the rising costs of a college education. Those who are willing to put in the research, time and effort to apply may find a wealth of scholarship opportunities at their disposal.
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Metformin Can Help All People, Not Just Diabetics, Lose Weight
Q.DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old woman who isn’t prediabetic or diabetic.My BMI is 31.2.My doctor has prescribed a trial of metformin for weight loss as an alternative to starting Ozempic or one of the other weight-loss drugs. I have lost three pounds in a month, which is a start; exercise and healthier eating is also encouraged.
What are your thoughts on this new weight-loss tool and its possible longterm success? -- J.H.
Volunteers Needed
GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY
• 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
A.ANSWER: Metformin, a treatment for diabetes that works mostly by preventing the liver from making sugar, isn’t new and has been used to help people lose weight for at least 20 years. While it was first shown to help people with prediabetes or diabetes, it is also effective at helping people with normal blood sugar lose weight. However, the effectiveness is modest, with most people losing around 2-3 kilograms (about 5 pounds), which is stable as long as people continue taking the medicine.
I certainly agree with the changes in lifestyle. In studies, people who adhere to a healthier diet and exercise are likely to lose more weight than people who take metformin without lifestyle changes.
I’ve had occasional patients who get motivated by the success of metformin, making it easier for them to comply with the diet and exercise changes. I’ve also had people say that the weight they lose with metformin makes it easier to exercise. Metformin is moderately successful in preventing diabetes, but it is not as effective for weight loss as approved weight-loss medicines such as semaglutide (Ozempic).
Some of my patients have read about metformin as an anti-aging drug based on animal data, and there are studies ongoing to see whether this is true in humans. I do not recommend its use for this purpose outside of a clinical trial.
Q.DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m unable to find out from my health care provider’s clinic whether they offer a vaccine for the specific variant of COVID that is now said to be spreading. Do you know if there is a vaccine for this, and who is making it? -- J.A.
• 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
A.ANSWER: The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee at the Food and Drug Administration recommends against a new vaccine formulation this fall, so it appears that we will be using the same vaccine as last year. Fortunately the current vaccine appears to be effective against the new NB.1.8.1 variant,which is now present in all areas that are monitored by the World Health Organization.
The FDA has approved a new, more-effective Moderna vaccine, but at the time of this writing, it has not yet been approved by the Centers for Disease Control. The new vaccine gives high protection with less antigens. However, the specific variants of COVID used for the vaccine will not be updated this year.
• Light Hill: Called to care for others? Join us at Light Hill where your time and compassion can bring comfort, hope, and light to terminallyill residents and their families. Volunteers make a meaningful difference in our fellow community member’s precious final journey. Email mk@ lighthillhome.org or call 585-393-1311
• Crossroads House: Genesee County’s only comfort care home. Please consider lending your time and talents to care for our two residents at endof-life. Will train! Email: jennshaffer@crossroadshouse.com
• Vincent House: An end-of-life resident care volunteer provides compassionate support, companionship, and comfort to residents in their final months, assisting with personal care needs, administering medication, making light meals, and creating a peaceful, dignified environment. Email: vhvolunteer@frontier.com or call 585-728-2427
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.
LOVE TO WRITE?
Have a way with words and a love for your community? We’re looking for someone who can shine a light on the everyday stories that make our community special!
FULL-TIME CONTENT WRITER
Grow our network of stories in print and digital media. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with community leaders across the region to shape and share the stories that matter most to our readers.
SKILLSET:
Creativity to generate interesting stories, deadline-driven and organized, strong command of contemporary writing styles and traditional grammar rules.
WORK FROM HOME!
We offer a hybrid work model. Occasional local travel for interviews may be needed.
JOB DUTIES:
Prepare weekly written content for our publications in print and online.
Construct written content for a number of town directories and niche publications across the region.
Assist with proofreading ads, articles and print work.
$17-19/hour based on experience. Will consider part-time for the right candidate.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 1 or 2 writing samples to our Lead Content Writer, Suzie Wells: suziew@featuredmedia.com Apply Today!
KEEPING IT LOCAL, TOGETHER.
Dear Readers,
Lately, it feels like the world is moving faster than ever — with constant talk about technology, artificial intelligence, and big changes coming our way. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by it all.
We want to give you a break from all the noise when you read the Penny Saver. We want to continue to curate a product that you feel good about reading, where you can learn about what’s happening with your neighbors and feel proud about living in our beautiful region. e Penny Saver has been many things to many people but the one constant for the publication has been a focus on “local.” To that end, we want to expand all that we share with you to make this the best and most useful publication. So what does this mean?
e bottom line is we want to create and share more local content. at might include stories about high school athletes, highlights of local trails and other natural gems to visit, homesteading tips, reviews of new books coming out from local authors, shared local poetry, new playground reviews, and even local generational recipe sharing! ese are just a taste of what we want to build. However, our focus will not be on hard news. Politics and police blotters have never been
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our specialty, and we want to leave that type of reporting to the folks in the news who do that best.
ere is a reality to these ambitions. Costs continue to rise, especially for postage and revenue is unpredictable due to an ever-changing advertising landscape. We’ve worked hard since the pandemic to lower our costs and provide the same great service to you, but adding content to better serve readers requires more resources.
It’s said in our industry that the health of a local publication is a direct reflection of the community it serves. Our commitment to local goes beyond our content. Our paper is printed right in Avon, NY by employees, managers, and owners who live here in Western New York. We hope to remain strong for many years to come and even foster the next generation of readers who share the love of “local.”
We’ve included the form below for your support. What we’re asking for is a small contribution from readers to help us fund and grow the local content we provide. Please feel free to share what other types of stories you would like to see in the Penny Saver. 100% of your contribution goes toward growing our editorial content!
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HOBBIES THAT SUIT A SUMMERTIME VIBE
Reading: Individuals who have long wanted to read more should know that they’re not alone. A 2019 survey commissioned by the reading subscription service Scribd and conducted by The Harris Poll found that 35 percent of respondents wished they could read more. Finding time to read more may be difficult during spring, summer and fall, when parents must contend with their own hectic schedules as well as their children’s. Even individuals without children or empty nesters may find it difficult to carve out time to read in a typical day. But people who aspire to read more can take a book to the beach or out on the deck on a warm afternoon or evening. Leave the smartphone inside so you can relax and read distraction-free.
poem of the week
Submitted a local reader as part of
Submitted by a local reader as part of our annual Pen-A-Poem contest. Share your thoughts at gvpennysaver.com/hometown
Moths (written at my camp in the woods)
By Mitzi Merrill
My screams, they come in the morning
My screams, they come at night
My screams don’t come from joyful times ey only come from fright.
e mice will run through my cupboards
e spiders nest under my sink
e bees, they buzz ‘round my awnings
None of these pests make me blink!
But moths, they’re really quite creepy
ey’re furry and really shouldn’t fly ey’re hiding behind every warm spot
And dart out and that’s when I cry!
When gypsy moths made a visit
And dropped as worms from the sky, ey turned into moths by the dozen
And I thought I was gonna die!
One flew out from my q-tips
One hid inside my tool
One warmed itself on my lightbulb
And they ended up in my toilet-enjoy the pool!
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“My Friend Linda” was a beautiful poem and I cried just reading it. Losing a dear friend is almost as heart wrenching as losing a family member. My sympathy to the author…I know the memories of your friend will always be in your heart.
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Fun is Too Expensive
I understand prices are high for products and travel and the companies who run county fair concessions and rides need to make money. $5 is not bad to get in but try to eat. Drink. Go on a ride or play a game and you are in for a rude awakening. Fun should not put you in debt or break the bank. Most of the stands and rides had only a couple of people and no lines, they might find making a couple of dollars less would double or triple their sales. example - Two people to ride the Ferris Wheel: $20.00 - we walked away.
Stop Feeding e Varmints
I recently passed by a neighbor’s roadside sign that I thought read ‘fresh veggies.’ I turned around for some zucchini and to see what else they had. Turns out I misread the sign and it actually said, ‘free veggies!’ Thank you for the zucchini and green beans, it made my day and I’ll be enjoying some fresh zucchini bread as soon as it comes out of the oven! Thanks, neighbor!
A Special Young Man
I wish to thank the young man who found my wallet at Marketplace parking area on Aug 4. His father drove him to my house to return it before I even missed the loss (and suffered the search anxiety). What a blessing. You’ve brightened my life, Thank You.
For God’s sake please stop feeding the varmints in the neighborhood!! I know you think you’re being helpful, but leaving food of any sort in your yard is only inviting rodents and such into the neighborhood. I work nights and often sit on my porch late at night and people would be disgusted what creeps around after they are tucked into bed thinking they did a good deed by feeding skunks, rats, woodchucks, etc. And PLEASE turn your spotlight garage lights off at night! It shines down at least 4-5 houses. My retinas are burnt!! Thank you in advance.
CSportsmanship principles all young athletes should know
ompetitive sports have a lot to offer young people. In addition to exposing children to the thrill of competition, competitive sports can set a foundation for a lifetime of healthy living. One study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in 2014 found that afterschool physical activity programs were the most effective strategy to reduce childhood obesity among children between the ages of six and 12.
Competitive sports also teaches valuable lessons about humility and respect. Sportsmanship is a vital and valuable component of competitive sports, and that’s a lesson no athlete is too young to learn. Coaches and parents can work together to emphasize these principles of sportsmanship to young athletes.
• Always respect officials. In the era of instant replay in professional sports, criticism of officials has become more common. Such criticism can easily move from the professional to the amateur arena if players are not taught to always respect the officials. Unfortunately, many amateur sports officials continue to be the victims of overaggressive behavior on the parts
of coaches, parents and athletes, and many have simply chosen to walk away rather than subject themselves to abuse. Estimates from the National Association of Sports Officials indicates that the group’s membership has dropped by more than 20 percent since March 2020. Coaches and parents can practice what they preach when teaching young athletes to respect officials at all times, regardless of how games unfold on the playing field.
• Respect the rules. Respect for officials should coexist with respect for the game itself. Every game has rules, and knowing and adhering to those rules is a vital component of good sportsmanship. Coaches and parents can set the tone for this by encouraging kids to play by the rules during the games, but also by adhering to rules governing practice times and offseason workouts when no one is watching too closely.
• Respect opponents. Showing respect for opponents is another principle of good sportsmanship. Social media provides a readily available platform for athletes to disparage their opponents before and after games. Such platforms have even proven too tempting to resist
for some professional athletes. But showing respect for opponents, even in defeat, illustrates to parents and coaches that young athletes are mature and cognizant of the fact that participation in sports requires good sportsmanship.
•Respectcoaches. Good sportsmanship also involves respecting coaches, even when they make decisions players and their parents do not necessarily agree with. That respect has been dwindling in recent years, and it’s contributing to a coaching shortage in youth sports. One survey of more than 200 coaches in the Syracuse, N.Y., area found that nearly 60 percent of coaches had considered quitting over conflicts with parents. Many coaches volunteer their time to teach young people the game, and players should be taught to respect coaches at all times. That includes those times when players feel like they aren’t getting enough playing time or when they disagree with coaches’ in-game decisions.
Sportsmanship is a vital component of sports participation. Teaching young athletes the principles of sportsmanship adds one more unique benefit to sports participation.
Sewing can assist you in clearing your mind of daily hassles, allowing you to appreciate the simple things in life.
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A skill that has always existed improves the aesthetics of our homes, shields us from every weather, and ensures we have a good night’s sleep even in the coldest weather. Sewing is that skill. National Sewing Month is celebrated to honor this artistic practice that fashions our bodies and adorns our homes all year. So, grab your needles and start sewing.
Creating quilts, clothing, and other masterpieces will always bring you self-satisfaction. Sewing is a fun activity to do alone or with friends, whether you sew from scratch, alter clothing, or repurpose your wardrobe. The Singer sewing machine, the world's most popular sewing machine, was invented in 1851.
Ronald Reagan proclaimed National Sewing Month in 1982.
The French military leader Napoleon is said to have pioneered putting buttons on sleeves.
hometown events
There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
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
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According to current data, the average home price around our area is up 8–15% year-over-year, with homes selling for about 15% above asking. What do you think the local housing market will look like over the next year?
- Home prices will keep going up
- Prices will level off or even dip
- Things will balance out — fewer bidding wars, more normal sales
- Homes will still sell above asking
- More houses will come on the market
- Mortgage rates will shape what happens most
Poll ends 09-02-2025
Poll ended 08-26-2025
Social engagement data today reveals a decline in face-to-face interactions and varying trends across demographics. In the past year or two, how have your face-to-face interactions and online engagement changed?
9.1% I spend more time face-to-face with friends/family
27.3% I spend less time face-to-face with friends/family
54.5% No real change for me
9.1% I’ve tried to balance in-person and online time more intentionally
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Foods at farmers’ markets tend to be limited to in-season offerings. Some nutritionists suggest eating seasonally available foods is better for your body, because humans ate seasonal produce for thousands of years before shipping and refrigeration changed how people received the majority of their foods. In addition, many people feel that fresh, seasonal foods taste better than the alternatives.
Fair Housing Statement
All real estate advertised in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
Fair Housing Enforcement Project Monroe County Legal Assistance Center 1 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 325-2500 • www.lawny.org
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DID YOU KNOW?
Diamond engagement rings are presented as tokens of love and affection during wedding proposals. The majority of first-time brides will receive a diamond ring, with surveys indicating only 13 percent opt for another gemstone. Researchers from Emory University determined that the average price for a diamond ring is roughly $2,500. However, grooms can spend much more. Diamonds have symbolized eternal love for centuries, perhaps since they were first discovered in India more than 2,000 years ago. The ancient Greeks actually thought diamonds were tears of the gods, while ancient Romans believed diamonds were splinters from heavenly stars.
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Drive slowly in school zones and bus stops.
Be alert! Look for children running to the bus stop, especially without a sidewalk.
Double check for children when backing out of your driveway or garage.
(Family Features) Families are always looking for ways to enjoy vacation time together that maximizes fun, while minimizing the budget. To help your family reduce costs on summer travel: Be flexible. Keep in mind the highest rates for hotels and entertainment stops are typically on weekends. Plan a mid-week getaway, or start your vacation on a Sunday to take full advantage of off peak discounted tickets and overnight stays.
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FREE STUFF OFFERED FREE STUFF WANTED
• HAMMOCK and TIKI LIGHTS. Victor. Sport3940@yahoo.com
• TIGER LILIES and YUCCA PLANTS. You dig. Palmyra. 315-584-3626
• Small quantity of HANDMADE QUILTS. Some may need minor repair. For nonprofit organization only. Caledonia. 585-944-2793
• YAMAHA PIANO. Excellent condition. You pick up. 585-474-9473
• Eight boxes of COAL. Rochester. marussell44@gmail.com
• Four boxes of HARLEQUIN PAPERBACKS. Need to go ASAP! Dansville. 585-335-5416
• 1983 SUNSHINE HOUSE TRAILER. Webster. jwissick@rochester.rr.com
• OLD WOODEN STOCKADE FENCE FOR FIREWOOD. Already dismantled. Pick up, Dansville. 585-245-4869
• PACKING MATERIALS. Styrofoam packing peanuts and other types. Bring something to put in as I need my containers. East Rochester. 585-733-8211
• UPRIGHT PIANO, circa early 1900s. Rebuilt 1996. Pick up only, Churchville. djohnson009@rochester.rr.com
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Pets in history: Heroic dogs and cats
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Thank you for discussing war dogs and their service with our armed forces. Can you highlight some non-military canine heroes, too? -- Jim F., San Diego
DEAR JIM: Absolutely! Dogs have been performing heroic feats for as long as they’ve been our companions. But only a few have made it into the history books. Here are a few that some readers may not have heard of:
Balto and Togo: In January 1925, a diphtheria outbreak threatened the population of Nome, Alaska. To deliver lifesaving serum, teams of sled dogs relayed 500 miles across ice and snow in treacherous weather. Togo led his dog team across the longest, most dangerous part of the relay. Balto, a young and inexperienced husky, sprinted through fierce winds to reach the town in record time. Today, their journey is commemorated each year with the Iditarod sled race.
Riley: A Golden Retriever search-and-rescue (SAR) dog who became the face of SAR dogs in the wake of 9/11. At one point, Riley was sent alone in a basket over a 60foot chasm to search the wreckage on the other side. He was one of many dogs who searched the World Trade Center rubble to recover those lost. Riley died in 2010, suffering various health problems, possibly from his time at Ground Zero.
Buddy: In 1928, this German Shepherd became the first Seeing Eye dog in the United States. Born in Switzerland, she (yes, Buddy was a she) was trained by Dorothy Harrison Eustis, who ran a kennel that trained military and police dogs. Eustis matched Buddy to Frank Morris, a sight-impaired man from the U.S. Morris championed the use of Seeing Eye dogs, demonstrating Buddy’s skill at leading him across busy Manhattan streets.
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GARTH FAGAN:
A Life of Dance, Discipline, and Rochester Roots
BY CHELSIE WELLS
When Garth Fagan arrived in Rochester in 1970, he didn’t come to chase the spotlight. He came for the quiet. For the space. For the people. And over the next five decades, he built a world-renowned dance company from the ground up, right here in the Flower City.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1940, Fagan grew up in a home where discipline was non-negotiable. His father, S.W. Fagan, served as Jamaica’s chief education officer and had little interest in the arts. But Garth’s love for movement proved stronger than expectation. He began dancing with Ivy Baxter’s national dance company as a teen, touring across Latin America and even performing in Cuba shortly a er the revolution. e seeds of a lifetime in dance were
Fagan came to the U.S. to study psychology at Wayne State University in Detroit, but dance kept calling. Under mentors who saw his potential, he started choreographing, teaching, and developing his own style, one that blended the grounded intensity of modern dance with the precision of ballet and the rhythm of Afro-Caribbean tradition. When a job offer brought him to SUNY Brockport, he took a chance on a place most people overlook. And he never le .
In Rochester, Fagan founded a company that reflected his belief that talent can come from anywhere. He worked with students who had never danced a day in their lives, many from city neighborhoods where opportunities were scarce. e group began with a humble name, Bottom of the Bucket, BUT... Dance eatre, and an even humbler budget.
What they lacked in polish, they made up for in grit. Eventually, they became “Garth Fagan Dance,” and their performances began earning national attention.
Fagan’s choreography doesn’t just entertain, it speaks. Works like Griot New York and Moth Dreams tackle personal loss, urban life, and memory. His dancers don’t just leap and turn; they tell stories, o en drawn from his own life. e company’s studio on Chestnut Street became more than a rehearsal space; it became home. Many dancers stayed with him for decades, and Fagan treated them like family. He once said that longtime dancer Norwood “PJ” Pennewell was like a son to him, telling Jeff Spevak of WXXI News in 2020, “If he was my flesh and blood son, I could not love him more.”
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Of course, Fagan’s name became known around the world in 1997, when he choreographed Broadway’s e Lion King. His work on the show earned him a Tony Award in the US, an Olivier Award in London, and a place in theatre history. Yet through it all, Fagan remained anchored in Rochester. When the Broadway buzz became too loud, he’d drive down Oatka Trail to clear his head. When asked why he stayed in Rochester instead of moving to New York or Los Angeles, he said, “Rochester feeds me.”
His career hasn’t been without hardship. He lost his daughter in a tragic accident when she was just three, and later his former wife, Norma, died from cancer. In those moments, dance became a form of healing, he said. His 2019 work, Prelude, was dedicated to his father, a man he had once clashed with but later honored with deep affection. “Discipline is freedom,” his father used to say, and that became the heartbeat of Fagan’s creative life.
Now in his eighties, Fagan has stepped back from the day-to-day operations of his company, but his influence is everywhere. Garth Fagan Dance continues under the direction of dancers he trained, and his technique is taught across the country. He’s received honorary doctorates, national awards, and in 2021, the Eastman Luminary Award for his contributions to the arts. rough it all, he remains, in spirit and legacy, a Rochester artist.
For more than 50 years, Garth Fagan turned movement into meaning, shaping lives and stories through dance. He brought the world to Rochester and Rochester to the world. And in doing so, he showed that a hometown doesn’t have to be a starting point, but it can be the center of everything.
Visit garthfagan-dance.org for information on educational opportunities, local performances, and more.
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Stay updated on recalls
In the world of food recalls and alerts, just when you think you’ve seen it all, something even more scary and dangerous comes along.
We’ve had the “normal” stuff, of course. There was the cheese produced in a facility that had mice and rats.There was the cheese that was recalled for risk of listeria.We had undeclared wheat in chocolate cookies and boxes of cheese crackers that actually contained peanut butter crackers, a potential life-threatening problem for those who are allergic to peanuts.Then there was the undeclared soy and wheat in ice cream. An energy drink was found to contain alcohol because the alcoholic drink was mistakenly packaged in the energy drink cans. Just regular stuff, right?
But it was another one that gave me a chill: instant coffee was found to contain ground glass.
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The coffee was sold in 48 states, with only Hawaii and Alaska being left out. It wasn’t just one manufacturing lot that was affected, but three. The company was notified by a customer and immediately issued the recall. I hate to think of the possible injuries that could be caused by drinking that coffee.
At the same time, this last week saw consumer products recalls for the charger to smartwatches because they can overheat and ignite, kids’ pajamas that don’t meet flammability standards, jewelry with excess levels of cadmium (which can cause health effects due to skin exposure), heated socks that can cause burns and blisters, a multitool with a blade that can cause cuts and a set of kitchen steps with a safety bar that can collapse.
Whew. It’s been busy in the recall department, and those are only from the consumer products section.
If you’d like to receive email alerts for all types of products (food, vehicles, medicine, consumer products, boats, environmental products, cosmetics), go online to www.recalls.gov and sign up. Other government websites with recalls include www.fda.gov and www.fsis.usda.gov.
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Although inevitable, death is an emotional subject that’s difficult to discuss. While estate planning can make people uncomfortable, it is an essential part of securing assets for future generations and can make a death in the family easier for loved ones to handle.
Estate planning is an umbrella term that refers to a host of things that must be done prior to a person’s death, including writing a will and even making funeral arrangements. Estate planning attempts to eliminate financial uncertainties and maximize the value of an estate, and allows men and women to state their wishes with regard to long-term healthcare and guardianship for their children.
When done right, estate planning can prevent family feuds and ensure that the deceased’s estate stays in the hands of family rather than being relegated to the government. Estate planning can be a complex process, so men and women should seek help to ensure the process goes smoothly.
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WORKING PARENTS CAN CREATE BETTER WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Many working parents struggle to maintain a healthy balance between their responsibilities at work and their obligations to their families. An inability to maintain that healthy balance can have adverse effects on men and women’s careers as well as the relationships they have with their families.
A 2015 survey of more than 2,000 adults commissioned by the workplace solution provider Workfront found that 38 percent of survey participants have missed life events because of a bad work-life balance. Access to technology that means work is never too far away might contribute to poor work-life balance, as 57 percent of respondents also acknowledged feeling that technology has ruined the definition of a family dinner.
Finding a healthy balance between work and life at home may require a concerted effort on the part of working parents, but there are ways to successfully juggle a career and family.
ADVICE FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER CHANGE
Research the job market. Look into the industries for the field you are considering. Is it the right time for success in this field? Industries tend to ebb and flow. Do not leave a job only to find the next career has few, if any, openings. Job growth projections are available through resources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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