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WAYS TO REDUCE BREAST CANCER RISK

Breastfeed children, if possible. Breastfeeding has been linked to reducing a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer.

SOUND CONTROL KEY TO A CALM, RELAXING HOME

Inside and out, life can be loud. Retreat from the hustle and bustle of the world by making your home, or specific rooms within it, a calm, relaxingsanctuary.

There’s a room in every house that could benefit from greater sound control, whether it’s a home theater, music room, studio, home office, children’s play room, bathroom, mechanical, or laundry room.Insulatingproperlywillallow you to really enjoy your home that much more and achieve a higher level of comfort.

Experts suggest selecting a dense insulation with a non-directional fiber structure to combat airborne noise such as music, speech and foot traffic. This insulation material creates an excellent sound barrier that effectively absorbs noise and reduces the transfer of sound waves from one room to another. Its resistance to fire is an added benefit that also adds passive fire protection to your home, a type of fire precaution that is part of the core of the building and will help controlfirebylimitingitsspread.

Certain sound dampening measures, such as carpeting, might also help alleviate echo and reverberation, as will acoustic panels that prevent sound reflections throughout a room. With basic DIY skills, you can simply and affordably construct your own acoustic panels using a stone wool rigid board which is effective at reducing the intensity andpropagationofnoise.

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

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Preowned Items Can Be Good For The Environment

Scout local garage sales: Garage sales are one way to bargain hunt and benefit the environment at the same time. Who knows what treasures you may be able to find at nearby garage sales? When shopping, set a spending limit and look for certain items you need, such as a bicycle or furniture. You may be surprised to find a quality item that costs much less than a brand new store-bought product.

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Lifespan’s trained staff members and volunteers can visit you at home to help you:

• Plan a budget and pay bills.

• Balance a checkbook.

• Work with creditors.

• Fill-out forms for benefits. Our financial managers are trained and bonded.

Or, if you have a spare hour or two a month, volunteer to help an

Lifespan’s Financial Management Service is partially funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging, the Genesee County Office for Aging through the Muriel H. Marshall Fund. No fee is charged, but donations are encouraged.

HOW TO DISCUSS A CANCER DIAGNOSIS WITH YOUR EMPLOYER

Discuss how to share the news. Once your boss and HR department has been notified, seek their input regarding how to break the news to your colleagues. If you routinely work with people across multiple departments, it may be best to inform everyone through email, as it can be exhausting to break the news to each colleague individually. But it’s also alright if you prefer to keep the diagnosis under wraps. In the latter case, it might still be wise to inform those you work with closely each day, as that can help them prepare for increased responsibilities as your treatment progresses and potentially makes it hard for you to continue working full-time. When discussing how to share the news with an HR department, be specific about how much you want to share, as you may only feel comfortable discussing details of your diagnosis with certain coworkers, such as your boss.

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MOST POPULAR ETHNIC CUISINES ACROSS THE COUNTRY

What constitutes “ethnic” food differs from person to person. Someone of Italian descent may dine regularly on garlic-infused pasta dishes, while a person from another area of the world may find such foods exotic.

In the cultural melting pot of North America, various cuisines representing countries that span the globe are within arm’s length for many people. According to Technomic, a Chicago-based research firm, 77 percent of Americans enjoy ethnic foods while dining out once a month. Around 38 percent order ethnic food weekly. In addition, many more people prepare ethnic cuisine at home.

A growing interest in ethnic foods is fueled by young people. Technomic notes that millennials are more apt to want to try various cuisines and then incorporate them into their regular dining experiences. The National Restaurant Association found that 60 percent of people are likely to “tie their favorite ethnic food to their family history.” Interest in ethnic foods tends to be highest in urban areas where restaurants and ingredients may be more readily available.

When it comes to the top ethnic cuisines enjoyed throughout the states or provinces and territories, Chinese, Mexican and Italian rally for the top spots on diners’ plates. While the NRA has Italian cuisine as earning topbilling, Technomic’s list says that Chinese food, at 76 percent, followed by Mexican food (74 percent) and Italian (71 percent) comprise the biggest ethnic draws. Japanese or sushi comes in a distant fourth at 32 percent in the United States.

The statistics portal Statista indicates that, as of January 2015, Chinese, American and Italian foods are quite popular in Canada. However, the percentage of people who cook these foods as opposed to eating them out at a restaurant varies. Chinese food is most widely enjoyed in a restaurant setting, while Italian food is frequently whipped up at home.

As immigration tides change, ethnic cuisine may change with them. However, interest in experiencing ethnic dining is likely to remain consistent.

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WEEK OF OCTOBER 6, 2025

What to watch & where to watch it:

ONNOW:“HouseofDavid”(Season2) PrimeVideo

7-Oct:“Ozzy:NoEscapefromNow”(Documentary)

9-Oct:“VictoriaBeckham”(Docuseries)

9-Oct:“Vicious”(R)

9-Oct:“Boots”(Season1)

9-Oct:“Saquon”(Documentary)

10-Oct:“TheWomaninCabin10”(R)

10-Oct:“TheLastFrontier”(Season1) AppleTV+

10-Oct:“NouvelleVague”(R)

12-Oct:“TheChairCompany”(Season1) HBOMax

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MEET OUR NEWEST EDITORIAL TEAM MEMBER:

Sophia Kovatch

Dear Readers,

My name is Sophia Kovatch, and I’m the new writer for the Genesee Valley Penny Saver. I’m excited to join the Penny Saver as it works to expand the stories it brings you (thanks to your support!). Having mostly written for websites, I’ve always wanted to work for a publication with its own printing press, so that’s exciting too.

I’ve been writing professionally for over ten years, writing for all kinds of companies and publications. I’ve written for award-winning news outlets and nationally recognized brands, and I’ve spent far too many hours trying to outwit Google’s ranking algorithm. rough these experiences, I’ve learned that the more connected I am to the subjects of my stories and the people who read them, the more fun I have while writing. In joining the Penny Saver, I have a stronger connection than ever to my work, so I expect to have more fun writing than I ever have before.

In my free time, you can usually find me reading a stack of library books or looking for cool birds by Oatka Creek. I also spend time each week teaching storytelling at Adventures & Art in Caledonia and stewarding Akimbo Books on University Ave in Rochester.

You’ll start seeing my byline on more Hometown Stories in upcoming editions of the Penny Saver. I’ll also help bring new kinds of content for you to enjoy both in print and online. I’ve got some ideas, but I’d love to know what kinds of stories you want to read in the Penny Saver. Send in your story ideas to hometown@featuredmedia.com.

All my best, Sophia Kovatch

About Sophia

Lives in: LeRoy

Pets: a wiry mutt named Roux

Genres I’m Reading: science fiction, poetry

Usually Listening to: a very long podcast or David Bowie

Go-To Diner Order: A turkey club sandwich and black coffee

garage sales

CANANDAIGUA: 2685County Road47.October10th-11th(9-4pm).

ESTATESALE!Shopforeveryone! Jewelry,toys,games,puzzles,tools, kitchen,housewares,music,books, vintage,furniture.1500sqft.2 buildings.Tablesaw,Christmas,mowers,hardware,dolls.60yearsofaccumulation.Noteverythingisunpacked. Collectsomething?Ask,Imayhaveit.

AntiquesandPrimitives Sale:FridayOctober24th(4pm-8pm)and Saturday,October25th(10am-4pm) 2416NorthRoad,Scottsville.Handmadeprimitives,FallandChristmas décor,baskets,pinesigns,birdhouses,framedprints,candlesand MUCHmore.Multi-Vendorsale. FacebookpageOakLawnEstate 1830formoreinfo.Cash,Checkor paypalonly.

ROCHESTER: 10AlfredAvenue. October3rd&4th(9-3pm).MOVING SALE.Tools,jewelry,collectibles, framedpictures,dolls,household,cassettes,mensandwomensclothing.

Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love — that makes life and nature harmonize. The birds are consulting about their migrations, the trees are putting on the hectic or the pallid hues of decay, and begin to strew the ground, that one’s very footsteps may not disturb the repose of earth and air, while they give us a scent that is a pefect anodyne to the restless spirit. Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.

~George Eliot, letter to Miss Lewis, 1st October 1841

Lawn and Garden Parts

poem of the week

Submitted by a local reader.

your thoughts at gvpennysaver.com/hometown

Ode to Autumn

By Chey Miller

Weary Summer nods her head when Autumn comes to call.

“A few more weeks is all I ask, and then I’ll head down south.”

Summer packs her trappings — her floral scents and warmth — and gathers up her greenery, and flocks of birds, of course.

I cannot write of things which even impassioned breath cannot utter. Autumn is coming with its days of gold, its days of reverie and of you—oh, such delightful hours that my heart burns within me at the anticipation.

~Byron Caldwell Smith, letter to Kate Stephens

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She shuffles off so slowly, casting tender backward glances.

“It’s hard to leave a place you love,” she sighs, while Autumn dances.

Autumn opens his carpet bag and shakes his clothing out. With cap of yellow, coat of gold and brown, gloves of orange, and boots of red he struts ‘round field and town.

All alone, he paints the scene with carefree, wild abandon: no hue’s too bold, no shade’s too bright, there’s no concern with clashing.

He dabs at first, then paints a swath, then flings whole bucketsful!

e hills and dales are glorious in Autumn’s peerless fashion.

One night he slyly sets aside for “Autumn’s Grand Finale.” We’re fast asleep when out he creeps and seeds the earth with glitter.

“Wake up!” he shouts, when Dawn peeks out and sets the clarions a-twitter.

“Look what I’ve done! Is this not grand? It’s beauty that I’m a er!”

e sun beams down and out we troop to marvel at the splendor.

en one chill eve he hears a knock and calls, already knowing, “Who’s there?”

“Guess who!” howls Winter, hoarily, “Good gracious, how it’s snowing!”

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* A study revealed that people scored higher in a mental agility test while wearing a lab coat they believed was a doctor’s coat. The effect was not there when they believed the same white coat was a painter’s coat.

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Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.

home services

The PathStone Weatherization Assistance Program is available for income-eligible households in Monroe County located outside of the city limits.

energy costs and improve the safety of your home

Recipients Automatically Eligible Income guidelines are: Family of 1: $39,864 Family of 2: $52,140 Family of 3: $64,404 Family of 4: $76,680

Homeowners often choose to save money and learn valuable skills by doing their own home improvement projects. These minor or major renovations are made much more successful by having the right tools for the job. Investing in good tools can be smart, but those tools are only effective if they are accessible and in good repair. Homeowners who emphasize taking care of their tools can make DIY projects that much easier and more rewarding.

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. TELEVISION: What was the name of the dog on “The Brady Bunch”?

2. U.S. CITIES: Which major U.S. city was called Yerba Buena until 1847?

3. GEOGRAPHY: Where is Bryce Canyon National Park located?

4. HISTORY: Where did the Renaissance begin?

5. MOVIES: What is the nickname of the serial killer in “The Silence of the Lambs”?

6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the 20th president of the United States?

7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many amendments are in the United States’ Bill of Rights?

8. ASTRONOMY: What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

9. MUSIC: Which rock band sings the theme song to “The Big Bang Theory”?

10. LITERATURE: What is the last name of the family in “Little Women”?

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One of the most popular methods of reducing radon concentrations involves a process called active soil depressurization, or ASD. This is a cost-effective and reliable technique to reduce radon that involves capturing the radon from beneath a building before it can enter the dwelling. A venting system draws the radon gas from the soil beneath the foundation and exhausts it outside of the building - far away from windows and other home openings. A continuously operating fan draws and discharges the radon outdoors. Radon that has infiltrated water supplies may require other removal methods. Such methods may require spraying water into a contained air space, introducing air bubbles into the water or storing water in a tank until the radon has decayed. Another method employs granular activated carbon (GAC) to remove radon from the water. The GAC method has been more widely tested and is more commonly used in individual homes, according to the EPA.

MASONRY & BASEMENT

LAWN & LANDSCAPING

Does Your Family Have a Fire Escape Plan? (Family Features) When a home fire occurs, you have very little time to get out. A working smoke alarm doubles your chances of survival, yet more than twenty percent of American homes are without them. Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs teamed up to address this problem by providing vital fire safety information to families. Make a Plan Installing smoke alarms on every level of the home and developing a plan of escape can give your family precious minutes to get out and get to safety. Draw a floor plan of your home and sketch exit routes out of every room. Make sure you have a fire escape ladder long enough to reach the ground from upstairs rooms. Assign an outside meeting place, so you can quickly locate each other

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ROOFING & SIDING

3 strategies that can lower breast cancer risk

Breast cancer affects millions of individuals each year. e World Cancer Research Fund International reports that breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women across the globe, affecting roughly 2.3 million women each year.

Despite the global prevalence of breast cancer, various organizations report high five-year survival rates, particularly among women whose cancers are detected in the earliest stages of the disease. In fact, a 2023 study published in the journal BMJ found that the risk for dying from breast cancer in the five years a er an early-stage diagnosis fell to 5 percent in recent years, a notable improvement from the 14 percent risk of death that was reported in the 1990s.

Increased survival rates for breast cancer are welcome news for women and their families. e higher survival rates are a byproduct of the tireless efforts of cancer researchers, who have also discovered links between the disease and certain lifestyle factors. ough there's no way to eliminate one's risk for breast cancer entirely, the American Cancer Society notes certain variables are within women's control. With that in mind, women can consider these three strategies that can lead to improved overall health and might help women lower their risk for breast cancer as well.

1.

Reach and maintain a healthy weight. e benefits of maintaining a healthy weight include a lower risk for heart disease and stroke, and women should know that weight and breast cancer risk are linked as well. According to the ACS, increased body weight and weight gain as an adult are linked to a higher risk of developing breast cancer. at’s particularly so among post-menopausal women. A 2023 study published in the journal BMC Women’s Health found that the chances of developing breast cancer increase among post-menopausal women who are obese.

2.

Avoid a sedentary lifestyle. Exercise is one of the ways to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, so it makes sense that being physically active can reduce breast cancer risk. e National Cancer Institute reports that a 2016 meta-analysis of 38 cohort studies found that the most physically active women had between a 12 and 21 percent lower risk for breast cancer than women who were the least physically active. e NCI also notes that additional studies have found that women who become more physically active a er menopause also have a lower risk for breast cancer than those who do not.

3.

Limit or eliminate alcohol consumption. e ACS urges women who drink to consume no more than one alcoholic drink per day, noting that consumption of even small amounts of alcohol have been linked to an increased risk for breast cancer. Officials with the MD Anderson Cancer Center note that the link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk is low. However, the MDACC notes that alcohol can contribute to unwanted weight gain, thus increasing cancer risk. In addition, alcohol can increase levels of estrogen and other hormones associated with breast cancer.

It may be impossible to completely prevent breast cancer. However, women can embrace strategies that improve their overall health in ways that lower their risk for breast cancer.

HOCUS-FOCUS

BY HENRY BOLTINOFF

LEROY HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE EARNS SUNY FREDONIA COMMENDATION FOR COMPUTER

ANIMATION

BY ALECIA KAUS AND SUZIE WELLS

Congratulations to sophomore Lyla Jones, who participated in the NYS Summer School of the Arts program at SUNY Fredonia this summer and received a Certificate of Commendation for meritorious achievement at the 2025 School of Media Arts in Computer Animation.

“Animation is all about timing and spacing.”

- LYLA JONES

Lyla says, “I signed up to hopefully get back into animation because I really enjoy it. I found myself having trouble having time for it. So, I thought, what better way to get back into animation than going to a camp for a month just to animate.”

Twenty-eight students with exceptional talent in media arts were chosen to attend the program through a statewide portfolio review. The fourweek program started July 6th and went through August 1st. Students lived on campus during the program and received a full unit of college credit for the course. They engaged in 140 hours of direct instruction, studio work, screenings, and lectures for about seven hours a day.

“It was really cool,” Lyla says. “It gave us a little taste of college life. So, even if animation is something I might not go into, I was still happy I got the experience of living in the dorms for a month. I think it really prepared me for college life, so when I graduate, I’ll know what to expect.”

During the program, she learned techniques such as pose-by-pose animation, as opposed to frameby-frame, explaining: “So, you’ll make one pose, then you’ll make it here, and then you’ll do the in between frames. If you do frame by frame, it makes it look very unnatural. Animation is all about timing and spacing. So, say you have two seconds, and sometimes you’ll have more frames if you want it to be slower, and less frames if you want it to look quicker. I’d say we learned a lot there.”

This latest recognition builds on a string of accomplishments. Last year, Lyla was chosen as the first-place winner of the 19th Annual Digital Media Festival Award program at the Strong Museum of Play in Rochester for her animation video titled The Wizzard of Oz. She was also a top-three finalist in the Digies Awards in the Video Category (7th–9th grade), where she created an animated promotional video for the Le Roy Jr. Sr. H.S. musical The Wizard of Oz. That project took her about three to four months to complete. “It requires me to draw a picture and then move the picture a little bit frame by frame and then I clip all the pictures together to make a longer video,” she explained.

Her growth as an animator has been steady. In previous years, she placed first with a video submission, second with a collaborative social studies project, and fourth with a submission in sixth grade. She attributes her improvement to reviewing old work. “If you’re watching an old animation, and you notice something that’s a little choppy, you have to find ways to make it run smoother.”

Share your original stories about local heroes, community events, school achievements, or hidden gems–email your story idea to hometown@featuredmedia.com

She is also fascinated by the science of movement. “You have to pay attention to how the actual human body moves. Like, before you move your hand, you don’t move it forward immediately, you have to pull it back a little. I think a lot of that is just those kinds of mechanics you have to engrain in your head.”

Lyla has been self-taught since third grade, when she won first place in an audio submission about cats—because, as she recalls, she really wanted a cat at home. Though she says science is her “thing” and she hopes to pursue a career in engineering, physics, or a related field, she plans to keep animation in her life no matter what.

As she moves forward into her sophomore year, Lyla says she plans to continue creating animation on her own during the school year, applying all that she learned over the summer at Fredonia.

hometown events

There’s so much happening at your local libraries!

Byron Bergen Public Library

13 S. Lake St., Bergen • (585) 494-1120

Byron-BergenPublicLibrary.org

Tu-Th 10-1 & 2-7; F 10-6; Sa 10-1

Caledonia Library

3108 Main Street, Caledonia caledonialibrary.org • (585) 538-4512

Tu & F 10-5; W & Th 2-7; Sa 10-Noon

Chili Public Library

3237 Chili Avenue, Rochester chililibrary.org • (585) 889-2200 M-Th 9-9; F & Sa 9-5

Hollwedel Memorial Library

5 Woodrow Dr., Pavilion hollwedellibrary.org • (585) 584-8843

M & W 1-8; Tu & Th 10-3; F 11-6; Sa 9-Noon

Mumford Branch Library

883 George Street, Mumford (585) 538-6124 • M, W, F 12-6

Newman Riga Library

1 S. Main St., Churchville newmanrigalibrary.org (585) 293-2009

M, W, F 11-5; Tu & Th 11-9; Sa 10-2

Scottsville Free Library

28 Main St., Scottsville scottsvillelibrary.org • (585) 889-2023

M, W, F 10-5; Tu & Th 1-8; Sa 10-1

HOLLWEDELMEMORIALLIBRARY: TrunkorTreat-October25that 11am.

CHILIPUBLICLIBRARY: MAGICTHEGATHERINGGAME NIGHT:Monday,October6at6PM. Forages16+.Registrationrequired.

SIMPLYSTORIES:Tuesday,October 7andWednesday,October8at 10AM.Forchildrenofallageswith anadult.Aspecialstorytime!No registration.

TEENSTOGETHERWednesday, October8at7PM.Forages13-18. Anopengroupprovidingasafe place.Noregistration.

BABIESANDBOOKS:Thursday, October9at10:30AM.Foragesup to24monthswithanadult.Stories,songs,andfingerplays.Noregistration.

SPARKLABOPENHOURS:Monday, October6from2PM-5PM,Tuesday,October7from4PM-8PM. Wednesday,October8from4PM8PM.Thursday,October9from 10AM-2PM.Friday,October10 from10AM-2PM.

CALEDONIALIBRARY: BOOK&“MUMMIE”SALESaturdayOctober4th10:00a.m.--2:00 p.m.EventincludesChildren’sStory TimeandCraftat11:30a.m./ Prizesfromlocalsponsors/Food Concessions.

CLUESANDKINJoinusforagenealogyworkshopdesignedforresearchersofallexperiencelevels. WewillexploreAncestryLibrary Edition.Feelfreetobringyour laptoportablet.SaturdayOctober 11thfrom10:30a.m.--11:30a.m.

CHILDREN’SSTORYTIMETuesdays at10:15a.m.

LOOSELYKNITThursdaysat2:15 p.m.

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THEBOOKIESBOOKCLUBCallfor currentselection.

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BOARDMEETINGTuesdayOctober 28that6:00p.m.

ALABAMA

ChurchBasementSale! Sorrywe missedyouatoursaleinSeptember.Hopetoseeyouatthisone! Everythingwillbemarkeddown. Newitemswillbeadded!! Clothing,toys,books,puzzles, furniture,householditems,tools, Christmas,HalloweenandEaster decorations,houseplants,homemadebakedgoodsandmuch more!SaturdayOctober18thfrom 9:00am-1PM,AlabamaBasom GlobalMethodistChurch,1392 ChurchSt.,Alabama.

ATTICA

WNYBluegrassMusicAssoc. FREEMonthlyOpenJam- Two indoorareas,aswellasonthe coveredpatioandtheGroto (weatherpermitting)onthesecond Sundayofeachmonthfrom2-7pm attheBenningtonLanes,1374 ClintonSt.Rd.,(Route354)Attica. Wewelcomeeveryoneandencourageyoutobringyouracoustic instruments(guitars,banjos,mandolins,basses,fiddles,etc.)and playalongatanylevel,orjuststop inforalisten2pm-7pm.Thenext jamisSunday,OCTOBER12th, 2-7pm.Pleasetellyourmusicloving friendstobringtheirinstruments andplayalongforanextrafun afternoon!

AVON

AvonPreservation&Historical Society, 23GeneseeStreet,Avon2025Programs:Sunday,October 19,2pm-Historyofthe WadsworthsatAshantee. PresentedbyClaraMulligan,Avon TownHistorian.AvonOperaBlock. Freeandopentothepublic.Donationsarewelcome.

BATAVIA

VolunteersForAnimals’LendA Paw’BasketRaffle- Joinusfor our’LendAPaw’BasketRafflewith proceedsgoingforthehealthand wellnesscareforcompanionanimalsinneedinGeneseeCounty. Wehaveawidevarietyofbaskets andgiftcertificatesavailableincludingbigticketitems.Freeadmission -Neednotbepresenttowin.The RafflewillbeheldonSaturday, October18thfrom11amto3pm (drawingofticketsat2:30).Foodis availableforpurchaseSaturday. EarlyBirdraffleonFriday,October 17th4pmto7pm.BataviaFirst PresbyterianChurch,300EastMain St.,Batavia.http://www. vol4animals.org

The sweet chill of pumpkin and crispsunburntleaves.

~Ann Drake, 2013

BataviaCemeteryAssociation HalloweenCandlelightGhost Walk -TWONIGHTS!TWONEW VISITORS!TICKETSARESELLING FAST!Guidedtour-Saturday, October18thand25th,2025!Join usforsomespookyfunonaghost walkthroughtheHistoricBatavia CemeteryonHarvesterAvenueto meetthefamousandinfamous moversandshakerswhonotonly shapedandinfluencedtheCityof Batavia,buttheUnitedStatesand theworld.Toursbegin7pmand runeveryfifteenminutesuntil 8:30pm.Admissionis$15+fees. Reservationsrequired.Noraindate. Proceedsbenefittheupkeepand restorationofthecemetery.For moreinformationorreservations, gotoEventsatbataviacemetery. org. Icansmellautumndancinginthe breeze.

Louis“Grizz”ScafettaMemorial ScholarshipBasketRaffle Fundraiser-Saturday,October25, (Grizz’sBirthday),PolishFalcons123SSwanSt,Batavia,10AM-2PM -StopIn&PurchaseTickets. Drawingsbegin2PM.Winnersdo notneedtobepresent.Basket& GiftCardRaffle-$5/sheetor5/$20. 50/50-$5/eachor3/$10or7/$20. GrandPrize:WagonofBooze-$5/ eachor3/$10or7/$20.Funds raisedwillbeusedtoprovideone ormore$1,000scholarshipstoa studentorstudentsinNYSpursuingacareerinenvironmental,wildlife,and/ornaturalresourceconservation.Todonateaprepared themedbasket,giftcardorbottle ofwine/boozecontactMichelle 585-297-0779ormichelle@ essentialsoflife.org

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GeneseeSymphonyOrchestra Concert- ThenextGeneseeSymphonyOrchestraConcertisSaturday,October4,2025at7pmatthe StuartSteinertheateratGCC. “Shade’sFaves!”featuringSarah Rheeonthepiano.MeettheOrchestraforyouthgrades3-8is6:15 thenightoftheconcert.Tickets availableonlineat geneseesymphonyorchestra@ gmail.com,CoffeePress,GOART, HollandLandOfficeandGillam Grant.$17adults,$12seniors,studentsfreewithID.AnotherGo-To Concert.

AnnualHolidayWreathSaleGrandViewCemetery,Rte.33, BataviaisholdingitsannualHoliday WreathSale.Wreathsare approximately24incheswithared bow,berriesandpinecones.These wreathscanbeforyourdoororfor agraveofalovedone.Pickupwill beSaturday,November29thand Sunday,November30thatthe CemeteryMaintenanceGarage from11am-1pm.Wreathsare$30. Toorderwreathspleasecall 343-0877(Joyce)or993-1317(Office)byNovember1st.Allproceeds willgotowardscemeterymaintenance.

BERGEN

FallChickenBBQ- TheBergen UnitedMethodistChurch,located at27S.LakeAvenue(Rt.19)inthe VillageofBergen,willholditsdeliciousFallChickenBarbecueon Saturday,October4.ThisisaDrivethruonlyevent.Dinnerpickupis from4:30tillsoldout.Dinnersare $15each.Menuincludes1/2 Chicken,SaltPotatoes,Beans, Applesauce,&Roll.Reservations arerequestedtoholdyourdinner. Paymentisdueuponpickup.Cash orcheckmadeouttoBergenUMC. Formoreinformation,ortoreserve yourdinner(s)pleasecallthechurch officeat585-494-1312.

BYRON

ByronHistoricalSocietyFallDinner- TheByronHistoricalSociety willhostitsFallDinneronOctober 7,at6PMattheByronFireDepartmentRecHall.HamandScalloped Potatoeswillbeserved.Costis$18 perperson.Membersandthepublicareinvited.Thespeakerwillbe RayCianfrinigivingapresentation oftheKKKinGeneseeCounty.For reservations,textorcallJanKentat 585-739-0447.

ByronPresbyterianAnnualTurkeyDinner- AnnualTurkeyDinner w/allthefixings!Sunday,October 19thfrom11amuntilsoldout.First PresbyterianChurchofByron,6293 W.MainSt.,Byron.Drivethruonly. $15/dinner.

CALEDONIA

Kicking’O’TheTartan- The “Kirkin’o’theTartan”isaScotsAmericancustomthatcelebrates Scottishheritageduringatraditionalreligiousservice.Membersof theRochesterScottishPipesand Drumswillperformduringtheservice.Pleasecomeandwearyour clansTartanandjoininthiscelebrationenjoyedbyourforefathers. Sunday,October5that10:30at theFirstPresbyterianChurchof Caledonia,3080MainStreet, Caledonia.

DropDeadDisco-MurderMysteryEvent: BigSpringsMuseum invitesyoutodustoffyourdisco duds,poofupyourpompadour andgetreadytogetdownatthe hottestspotthissideoftheseventies--TheDropDeadDisco.Audienceparticipationisstrongly encouragedtohelpthecharacters solvethisWhodunnitwhileparticipatinginDance,BestDiscoOutfit, andLipSyncContests.Wealso welcomeanyonethatwantstojust sitbackandenjoycomedy,abitof mayhem,andagoodmystery. EventtakingplaceOctober18that CaledoniaLegion-twoshows: 2:30PMand7:00PM.Tickets availableonourwebsite: bigspringsmuseum.org

GirlScoutRegistration- Avon/ CaledoniaGirlScoutsarestartinga newyear,signingupgirlskindergartenthruHS.Registernow thruOctober.Manyopportunities areavailableadventure,making friends,workingongoalsandservicetocommunity.CallJeannefor moreinfo314-0226,oremail jfusco33@juno.com

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RigaChurchAnnualFallRummageSale- ThisisaLOADEDsale! Donationsfromamove,a downsizing,fixtures&product fromanantiquebooth!Donations fromcommunity&congregation too!StunningGonewiththeWind globelamp,chinasets,linens, plants,smallappliances,clean clothing,CHRISTMAS,homedecor, books&puzzlesandmore!Clean, pricedtosellsale.October3Friday3-7PMPreviewsale$5entry donation,deductedfromyourpurchase,orthankyouforthedonation.October4-Saturday9-2PM Traditionalrummagesale.Allreasonableofferswillbeconsidered. Seeyousoon!

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ELBA

ElbaHistoricalSocietyBeefon WeckDinner- Pleasejointhe HistoricalSocietyofElbaattheElba Fireman’sRecreationHallaswe presentoursecondBeefonWeck dinnerandBasketRaffle.Beefon Weckwiththreesidesforonly$15. Bringyourwholefamilyand browseourElbaMerch,displays andbooks.Takeyourchanceson ourbasketraffle-alwaysahit,with localproduceandgiftcertificates aswellasothergreatprizes.Held October9th.Doorsopenat4:30. Basketdrawingat6:30.Eatinor Takeout.Youknowit’sgonnabe good.Comeearly,wesoldoutlast year!

GENESEO

GeneseeValleyHuntRaces& FallFestival! October11,10-4pm, GVHRaces,3320NationsRd., Geneseo.Aone-of-a-kindexperience-theGVHRacesandFestival features10horseraces;many eventsfordogsincludinganagility course&demo,jumpingcontest, andcostumecontestalongwith duck&sheepherdingdemos;and Agri-DiscoveryTentforchildren withpettingzoo.Alsoponyrides andstickhorseraces,boutique shopping,andNYcraftbeer,wine &spirits.$15foradultspre-saleat GVHraces.com,$20atthegate. Childrenarefree.Parkingfree.

CelloandPianoConcert- Joinus foraneveningofcelloandpiano musicbytheDuoWadagroup. WorksincludemusicbyBach, Rachmaninoff,Schuman,and Faure.TheSt.Michael’s2025AnniversaryConcertwillbeheldFriday,October10that7:00PMatSt. Michael’sEpiscopalChurch,23 MainStreet,Geneseo.Suggested donation$20.Receptiontofollow.

HENRIETTA

St.Peter’sRunningwiththeAngels5KRace- October5th,14:30pm,St.Peter’sEpiscopal Church,3825EastHenriettaRd., Henrietta.WendellHercules Memorial5K10thYear-Family friendly5Krun,walk,strollin neighborhoodssurroundingSt.Peter’sEpiscopalChurch.Chiptiming, awards,freepizzaandchickenBBQ followingtherace.Register:https:// runsignup.com/ormailtoSt.Peter’s3825E.HenriettaRoadHenrietta,NY14467.

LEROY

LeRoy-StaffordSeniorCitizens Luncheon willbeheldonWednesdayOctober15that12:30PM.At OurLadyofMercyParishCenter, 44LakeStreet,LeRoy.Lunchwillbe providedalongwithdessert,ata costof$5perperson.Pleasebring yourownbeverage.Pleasecontact Rosemary#506-5233,Lucy #721-6073orSue#861-0422if youdidnotsignlastmonth,to reserveaspot.Noreservationswill beacceptedafterOctober10th.

MUMFORD

FallChickenandRibBBQ-MumfordFireDept. HeldSundayOctober12th,11:30amuntilgone. WalkUpOnly-NoDriveThru. Cost:$15.

OAKFIELD

JoinUsAtTheGoose! Coffee HourEveryWednesdayfrom10:00 a.m.to11a.m.,Justwalkinand joinus!PleaseFollowTheGoose Facebookpageforupdates,additions,andcancellations.The GOOSECommunityCenter,33 SouthMainSt.,Oakfield.http:// www.warriorhouseofwny.com

We’veOnlyJustBegunSr. Luncheon -Tuesday,October21, 2025attheSouthAlabama Firehall,2230JudgeRd(Rt63), Oakfield,11:30-1:30.TheTheme willbe“ILOVEFALL”!OurGuest SpeakerwillbeDavidDoddefrom LifespaninRochester.Hisdiscussionwillbeon“FinancialManagement“.Thisorganizationhelps seniorswithbudgeting,billpaying, etc.Comeandbringyourfavorite dish-to-passoradonationatthe door.Enjoylunchandanafternoon offunandfactswithOLDandNEW friends!!WeareopentoallSeniors inthesurroundingareas!Questions:LaNoraThompsonat 630-888-8966.Co-Chairpersons: MichaelHammandLaNora Thompson TheLindenMurders:Genesee County’sMostInfamous UnsolvedCrime byRyanDuffyThecrimesknownastheLinden Murdersstilltothisdaycaptivate theresidentsofGeneseeCounty andcontinuestoraisethequestion ofwhomcoulddosuchdastardly deedsinthatrurallittlehamlet from1917-1924.JoinusOctober 7,7pmattheOakfieldTown Building&CommunityCenter, 3219DrakeStreet,Oakfield.

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Weavers’GuildofRochester HolidaySale2025- Featuring handwoventextilesandartwork craftedbyourtalentedguildmembers.Handwovenscarves,shawls, blanketsandtailoredapparelin luxuriousfibers.Hand-knittedand crocheteditems.Uniquehomedecoritems.AccessoriesandFunctionalItems.VisitourDemonstrationRoom.Meettheartisansin person.Tryweavingorspinning yourself.Registerforadoorprize. HolidaySaleTimes:Saturday, November8,10am-6pm.Sunday, November9,11am-3pm.FREE admissiontothePerkinsMansion/ AAUW,494EastAvenue,Rochester.Parkinginthebackofthe building,andinthePrinceStreet Lot.Handicappedaccessible.WGR Website:https://www. weaversguildofrochester.org, Facebook:Weavers’GuildofRochesterorInstagram:#weaversguildofrochester ROCHESTER

“Metropolis”accompaniedby theatreorganistBrettMillerTheRochesterTheaterOrganSocietykicksoffits62ndconcertseasonwiththe1927silentfilmclassic “Metropolis”accompaniedbyBrett MillerattheconsoleoftheMighty WurlitzertheatreorganonSunday, October5that2:00PMatthe WestHerrAuditoriumTheatre,885 EMainSt,Rochester.Admissionfor NON-membersis$15perperson. Children12andunderwithan adult,andstudentswithschoolID arealwaysFREE.TheBoxOffice opensat1:00PMandthedoors openat1:15PM.SeatingisGeneralAdmission,notreserved.There arenoadvanceticketsales.https:// rtosonline.org/events/

GatesHistoricalSocietyOctober Program -TheGatesHistorical Society’sOctober20thProgramwill beheldattheGatesTownHall Annexat7:00pm.Itwillfeature MariePoinan,Author.Herpresentationentitled“AlongThe GeneseeRiverToThePortofRochester”willexplorehowtheriver hasimpactedthelifeofRochesterianssincethelate18thCentury.Thefacilityishandicapped accessibleandfree.

RUSH

PumpkinPatchTrainRides! Ride ourvintagetrainstothepumpkin patch,whereeverychildtakes homeafreepumpkin.Tourour exhibits,seeLioneltrains,andvisit thefriendlypettingzoo!Sundays, October4-26,10-3pm.Rochester &GeneseeValleyRailroadMuseum,282RushScottsvilleRoad Rte251,Rush.Cost:$13.Age4 andUnderRideFree,NoTicket Required!http://www. rochestertrainrides.com

CelebratingAutumnatthe transportationmuseum! “Fall FoliageTrolleyRides”operateSundays,October5,12,and26, departingfromthemuseumat 11:30,12:30,1:30,2:30and3:30. Noreservationsrequired.Therideis includedwiththefamilyfriendly museumadmissionof$15adults, $10seniors65+,and$6youths age3-12.The“HalloweenTrolley Express”-October19th-takesyou tothepumpkinpatchtodecoratea babypumpkintotakehome,and enjoydeliciouscideranddonuts. Onreturntothemuseumthere’s trick-or-treatinginHalloweendecoratedtrolleycars,livemusic,and games.Reservationsrequired: nymtmuseum.org/Halloween.$18 adults,$14ages2-14. infonymtm@gmail.com(585) 533-1113.

Autumn is the season of change. ~Taoist proverb

STAFFORD

TheStaffordHistoricalSociety is pleasedtopresentStafford’sNight attheMuseumonOctober21at 8903Route237,Stafford.Doors openat6pm.BasketRaffle.50/50. Refreshments.TheHistorianColleenO’Connerwillbepresentto answeranyquestions.

TheBettermentCommitteeof StaffordNY willholdthenext membershipmeetingonSaturday, October11at10amonthePatioat theRedOsier.Comejoinus,the communityisinvitedtojoinatany timeandseewhatwedoandget involvedinsomeupcomingevents. Formoreinformationyoucanemail theboardatbcofStaffordNY@ gmail.com

SWEET-AND-SOUR BAKED SALMON

Serves 4

8 salmon fillets, about 5 to 6 ounces each

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1⁄2 cup 100 percent pineapple juice

2 tablespoons ketchup

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

2 tablespoons rice vinegar, regular or seasoned

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder

1⁄8 ground ginger

Chopped green onions for serving

WEST HENRIETTA

WestHenriettaBaptistChurch Craft&VendorSaleandGarage Sale! SaturdayOctober18,2025, 10am-3pmat5660W.Henrietta Rd.,WestHenrietta.Beautiful HandcraftedItems,AwesomeRaffleandGreatGarageSale.Somethingforeveryone!GarageSale andCraft&VendorSale-2Great Eventstogether!!

Chicken&BiscuitDinner: Saturday,OCTOBER4from3-6pmat YorkBaptistChurch,2738Main Street,York.Drive-ThruOnly!$12Adults,$8-Students(School& College),Free-Children5&under. YORK

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1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Coat a shallow baking dish with a thin layer of olive or vegetable oil.

2. Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them in the prepared pan. Season the salmon with salt and black pepper. Set aside.

3. In a small saucepan, whisk together the pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger. Set the pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently.

4. Spoon the sauce over the salmon.

5. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the salmon is fork tender (a meat thermometer should register 145 F).

6. Reserve half of the salmon for a future meal. Refrigerate up to 3 days.

7. Top the remaining salmon with the green onions, and serve.

Tip: You can make this dish spicy by adding hot sauce or sriracha sauce to the glaze. You can also top the finished dish with crushed red pepper flakes. Also, this thick sauce is versatile, so it can be used on chicken, beef and shellfish.

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By Keith Roach, M.D.

Eligard Injections Cause Man To Develop Breast Tissue

Q.DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been treated for prostate cancer and stopped my semiannual Eligard injections three years ago. I’m 75 years old and about 5 feet, 9 inches tall. Before treatment, I weighed 227 pounds; I currently weigh 209 pounds. My testosterone level is 49.6 ng/dL. My breasts have become somewhat feminine.

My question is: Will they regain their normal appearance? I’m losing weight slowly, and I’m trying to build muscle with weights. -- Anon.

A.

ANSWER: Gynecomastia is the growth of male breast tissue, specifically when not due to breast cancer. It can happen during puberty in healthy males, but it is a common side effect of androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. Up to 75% of men treated with antiandrogen therapy like leuprolide (Lupron or Eligard) will develop breast tissue.

It isn’t likely that the breast tissue will go away on its own.For men who want treatment due to the appearance or tenderness of the breast tissue, there are radiation, medication and surgical treatments available. Radiation therapy is the most effective for men who develop breast tissue with androgen-depletion treatment.

Tamoxifen is the usual medical treatment, and you may ask the physician treating your prostate cancer about these choices. Men who can’t take or choose not to take either of these treatments can be referred for surgical treatment, which can be liposuction or a mastectomy.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old active male currently taking a daily 81-mg aspirin due to a periodic heart arrythmia. I have elective sinus surgery scheduled, requiring that I be under a general anesthetic for 90 minutes and that I be off aspirin for the two weeks preceding the procedure.

I’m beginning to have second thoughts about the surgery as I wonder if I’m risking a stroke. Would you please share your thoughts on this? Thank you. -- R.B.

A.ANSWER: Aspirin is used in some people with atrial fibrillation (the likely heart arrythmia you would be put on aspirin for) when they are at a low risk for a stroke.

There is a score called the CHA2DS2-VASc that is used to estimate risk. People at a higher risk are recommended anticoagulants such as apixaban (Eliquis). Since you are 74, you get at least one point for your age, and unless you have another risk factor that I don’t know about, you have an estimated risk of stroke without treatment of approximately 0.6% per year.

While it is true that being off aspirin for a period of time around a surgery increases your stroke risk, your risk is already so low that the absolute risk of being off aspirin for two weeks is quite small. You should always consider the risks of any surgery against the benefits, but the risk of stroke in your case is small compared to the risks anyone has with sinus surgery (such as bleeding or an infection).

I am a little surprised about it being two weeks; normally when a person comes off aspirin before surgery, it’s for five to seven days. Also, not all surgeons require aspirin to be stopped before sinus surgery.

Since your reason to be on aspirin is to prevent a stroke due to your arrythmia, and this risk appears to be very small, it may be that the surgeon determined the risk of stopping aspirin was so small. So, it wouldn’t be worth the possible increased risk of bleeding from the sinus surgery if you’re still taking aspirin.

If you haven’t talked to your regular doctor or cardiologist about this, I recommend doing so since I don’t have your full medical history.

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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BREAST CANCER TREATMENT

Most patients with breast cancer have surgery to remove the cancer. Sentinel lymph node biopsy is the removal of the sentinel lymph node during surgery. The sentinel lymph node is the first lymph node to receive lymphatic drainage from a tumor. It is the first lymph node where the cancer is likely to spread. A radioactive substance and/or blue dye is injected near the tumor. The substance or dye flows through the lymph ducts to the lymph nodes. The first lymph node to receive the substance or dye is removed. A pathologist views the tissue under a microscope to look for cancer cells. After the sentinel lymph node biopsy, the surgeon removes the tumor using breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy. If cancer cells were not found in the sentinel lymph node, it may not be necessary to remove more lymph nodes. If cancer cells were found, more lymph nodes will be removed through a separate incision. This is called a lymph node dissection.

Types of surgery include the following:

• Breast-conserving surgery is an operation to remove the cancer and some normal tissue around it, but not the breast itself. Part of the chest wall lining may also be removed if the cancer is near it. This type of surgery may also be called lumpectomy, partial mastectomy, segmental mastectomy, quadrantectomy, or breast-sparing surgery.

• Total mastectomy: Surgery to remove the whole breast that has cancer. This procedure is also called a simple mastectomy. Some of the lymph nodes under the arm may be removed and checked for cancer. This may be done at the same time as the breast surgery or after. This is done through a separate incision.

• Modified radical mastectomy: Surgery to remove the whole breast that has cancer, many of the lymph nodes under the arm, the lining over the chest muscles, and sometimes, part of the chest wall muscles. Chemotherapy may be given before surgery to remove the tumor. When given before surgery, chemotherapy will shrink the tumor and reduce the amount of tissue that needs to be removed during surgery. Treatment given before surgery is called preoperative therapy or neoadjuvant therapy.

Even if the doctor removes all the cancer that can be seen at the time of the surgery, some patients may be given radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or hormone therapy after surgery, to kill any cancer cells that are left. Treatment given after the surgery, to lower the risk that the cancer will come back, is called postoperative therapy or adjuvant therapy.

If a patient is going to have a mastectomy, breast reconstruction (surgery to rebuild a breast’s shape after a mastectomy) may be considered. Breast reconstruction may be done at the time of the mastectomy or at some time after. The reconstructed breast may be made with the patient’s own (nonbreast) tissue or by using implants filled with saline or silicone gel.

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Contrary to popular belief, cats can be trained. Although they’re not likely to be as motivated by praise as dogs, cats can respond to food treatsparticularly something soft and smelly. However, that may take some practice as, according to Petfinder, cats are less instinctively driven to work in partnership with humans. But those tasty treats may inspire them to stay and come and even use a toilet in lieu of a litter box.

is 15 years old and this is her favorite chair in the house. She always has her naps here.

ANSWERS TO COMMON PET FOSTERING QUESTIONS

What are some benefits to fostering for the people involved? While there are many benefits to the pet, including a less stressful, quiet environment, people get something out of fostering, too. Foster families can provide love and affection to an animal that needs it. It can be rewarding to do something selfless, and teaches compassion to everyone in the household. Since having a pet is a large responsibility, pet fostering also serves as an introductory lesson for anyone considering becoming a permanent pet parent. When fostering a pet, everyone in the household gets to see the day-to-day tasks that pet ownership requires.

By Sam Mazotta

A Talking Cat?

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Whenever I’m having a conversation with my friends or talking to my mom, our cat “Jasper” stands right in the middle of our group and meows. If we stop talking, he stops meowing. What’s going on? Is my cat trying to talk? -- Victoria L., Canton, Massachusetts

DEAR VICTORIA: Sort of! Although it’s probably because Jasper sees a bunch of humans gathered together, all of whom have thumbs and can therefore open a bag of treats for him.

Cats vocalize with humans more than they do with other cats. Much more. Researchers (and owners) have figured out that they meow at us a lot because it prompts us to give them food,treats and snuggles -- even though we have a harder time understanding cats’ meows than other animal noises. They’re very perceptive, these housecats, with not much to distract them from observing us all the time (especially since so many of us work from home these days).

They’ve figured out our daily schedule better than we have. I have a cat who hops on my lap and starts head-butting my smartphone exactly at bedtime. He gets his little snack, and I get eight proper hours of sleep. And if I get home late? Oh, the silent treatment I receive. It’s the complete opposite of meowing, and just as manipulative.

Like you, I’d like to think that Jasper is just trying to get in on the excited conversation going on all around him. That could be the case. It could also be Jasper’s realization that big gatherings of humans usually involve food ... and if he stays underfoot, some of that deliciousness will come his way.

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By Matilda Charles

Yes, you can turn off the news

Several months ago I took a “short” break from watching the daily news -- except that break wasn’t so short after all when I extended it to over a month.

Then, wanting to continue with the peace that came from not being hooked into the daily news cycles and media hysteria, I set my phone to send me alerts with short blurbs about important news. I could quickly scan the few lines of the alert, catch up and be done with it. That’s worked well these past months.

Except it doesn’t keep people from calling me to ask if I’ve seen a certain piece of news or telling me to quickly turn on the television. The bigger the news, the more people who call.

I’ve advised more than one upset person to turn the television off and not turn it on again for an hour or two. After a serious event, news stations will continue to hash over the same initial information, even if they don’t know anything new. Nothing good can come from hearing the same bad news over and over.

There’s more to it than just keeping up with what’s going on. If you’re having trouble sleeping, if you’re stressed all the time, if you’re afraid or angry -- all these things can be a result of watching too much of the news.

If you have high blood pressure and a home monitor, keep track of it as a way to spot whether any spikes in your BP coincide with events you’ve watched on the news.

If you have a cellphone, there are several free news apps you can use that will alert you to events.

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A huge THANK YOU to the three shoppers who helped me after a fall in the store at the Dollar General in Livonia on Sunday. Also, thanks to the store manager for getting the bandages, etc. This is a wonderful community. Thanks again. I will always remember all of you.

Autumn in the Village

Thank you to all who donated Gifts, Gift Cards, or Gift Certificates to Autumn in the Village. Our day was a great success!

Post Office Praise

As I was sending out a birthday gift to a friend, another patron at the post office saved me a few bucks by sharing her gift wrapping to make sure a candle would not break in transport. We then shared a few stories of our loved ones who we were sending gifts to and connected over year-long Christmas trees! It was a special moment of human connection! Then at the window, I didn’t have my package taped shut, and the attendant was extremely patient, kind, and helpful as we got the package secure. Small town connections win!

Clothing Sizing Anoying

Why oh why can’t women’s clothing sizes be simpler?! When we need to try on absolutely every garment, even if we ‘usually’ are a certain size, different brands run different sizing and fit, and even within the same brand, depending on country of manufacture, the exact same listed size can be vastly different from another. It is so frustrating. Yes, first world problem, but it is a lifelong aggravation for sure.

Now that School is in Session

Since schools have started and the school bus comes roughly the same time plus/minus 5-10 minutes, act as responsible parents who are in charge of raising the next generation. Can you have your children out by the road when the bus gets there? Why does the bus need to sit there with the light flashing, honking the horn, and you come to the door in your night clothes acting surprised the bus is there to pick up your children? It used to be if you were not in sight the bus driver would slow down and if you didn’t want to be picked up, you would have to drive your children to school! Grow up; more is caught than is taught, have your children ready for the bus. THANKS to all the patient people who have to wait while you get your act together.

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Decreasing the length of time a woman’s breast tissue is exposed to estrogen may help prevent breast cancer. Exposure to estrogen is reduced in the following ways:

• Early pregnancy: Estrogen levels are lower during pregnancy. Women who have a full-term pregnancy before age 20 have a lower risk of breast cancer than women who have not had children or who give birth to their first child after age 35.

• Breast-feeding: Estrogen levels may remain lower while a woman is breast-feeding. Women who breastfed have a lower risk of breast cancer than women who have had children but did not breastfeed.

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To honor families who have lost a loved one in military service, the last Sunday of September was designated "Gold Star Mother's Day" in 1936 and amended to "Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day" in 2011. This Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, how do you think communities can best support Gold Star families?

- Providing community events or memorials

- Offering ongoing financial or emotional support programs

- Highlighting their loved one’s story publicly

- Simply being present and listening

Poll ends 10-07-2025

Poll ended 9-30-2025

Initially created to encourage people to listen to the rich history and wealth of information centenarians offer, September 22nd is National Centenarian's Day. Does your family have any centenarians? (also - If you'd like to share word of any currently living centenarians, please email hometown@featuredmedia.com).

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PARTS COUNTER PERSON

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Qualified candidates will possess

• 3 or more years’ parts counter experience is a plus but willing to train the right individual

• superior organizational skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities

• superior customer service skills

• able to regularly lift 50 pounds

• proficient with Outlook and Word

• ability to learn new computer programs

• able to attend occasional out of town manufacturer/vendor trainings

• valid driver’s license

• forklift certification a plus

We offer

• competitive pay, based on experience and qualifications, to be discussed during interview

• health insurance, life insurance, AD&D

• 401k with match

• PTO (paid time off) and paid holidays

• Quarterly gain sharing

George and Swede is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Interested and qualified applicants should email resumes to wendyf@georgeandswede.com

To submit resumes by mail or in person: George and Swede Sales and Service, Inc., 7155 Big Tree Road, Pavilion, NY 14525

Attn: Wendy

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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EXPERIENCED SNOW PROFESSIONALS

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Small contractor has immediate openings for Full-Time

Commercial/Industrial Journeyman

Electrician & Apprentices

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No phone calls please.

Looking for local heavy equipment operators and/or mechanic for construction project near Byron, NY.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience

• One year certificate/diploma from a technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience

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WHAT WILL SET YOU APART:

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Notice of Vacancy

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

Qualifications:

• School Social Worker-NYSED Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• LCSW or LMSW license.

• Experience with Alternative and Special Education preferred. Trauma informed care and MTSS-I experience is a bonus.

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Salary:

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• Negotiable based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Visit our website at www.gvboces.org is position will be open until filled. Information will be reviewed as it is received. If interested, please send a letter of interest referencing Vacancy 26-36, along with a resume and proof of certification to hr@gvboces.org or mail to: Human Resources, Genesee Valley BOCES 80 Munson Street, LeRoy, NY 14482

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Byron-Bergen Central School District is seeking a qualified candidate for the following position: Jr./Sr.

High Piano Accompanist

Part-time, paid at the substitute teacher rate: $120-$135 (half-day).

Job Description:

e Byron-Bergen Central School District is seeking a skilled and dependable Piano Accompanist to support the High School Music Department. e accompanist will work with the choral director and students during regular rehearsals and scheduled performances throughout the school year.

Responsibilities:

Provide piano accompaniment for high school choir rehearsals and performances and collaborate with the choral director to prepare and interpret musical selections.

Work Schedule:

Rehearsals: Approximately once per week, 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Performances: Five (5) evening performances throughout the school year (dates to be determined by the music department).

Qualifications:

Strong piano proficiency and excellent sight-reading skills, prior experience accompanying vocal ensembles preferred, and ability to follow a conductor and adapt during live performances.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 17, 2025 (by 2:00 p.m.)

ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP

TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume and letter of interest to:

Byron-Bergen Central School District

ATTN: Paul Hazard 6917 W. Bergen Road, Bergen, NY 14416 Or email: phazard@bbschools.org

For Additional Information: Web: www.bbschools.org • Phone: (585) 494-1220 ext. 2401

e Byron-Bergen Central School District, located 20 minutes from Rochester and 40 minutes from Buffalo, combines the best of rural, village, and suburban living, in a school/community committed to helping children learn and grow.

Byron-Bergen Central School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, origin, race or sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates.

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