VIRGINIA BEACH, COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG & HISTORIC NORFOLK
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Deluxe Round Trip Motorcoach Transportation
• Five nights lodging including 3 consecutive nights in Virginia
• Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Colonial Williamsburg, Narrated Naval Base Harbor Cruise
• Admission to the Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin, Visit to The Mariners’ Museum & Aquarium & Science Center
Deposit $75.00 per person due at booking.
Final payment is due April 2, 2025. Cancellation Insurance Available & Highly Recommended.
LANCASTER
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Roundtrip motorcoach from Batavia
• 1 night accommodations at the Country Inn of Lancaster • Dinner Friday night
• Performance of Noah at Sight and Sound Friday night
• Breakfast Saturday morning at hotel • Time on your own at Kitchen Kettle
• Amish Farmlands Tour• First Choice Travel Tour Manager
Deposit $100.00 per person due at booking.
Final payment is due June 6, 2025. Cancellation Insurance Available & Highly Recommended.
BAHAMAS - 7 Night Cruise
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Deluxe Round Trip Motorcoach Transportation from Batavia to New York City
• Seven night cruise to the Bahamas
• Meals and entertainment onboard ship and All Known Government Taxes and Fees.
Deposit $250.00 per person due at booking. Book early for best cabin selection.
Final payment is due April 25, 2025. Cancellation Insurance Available & Highly Recommended.
$1,599 Based on double occupancy outside window cabin (OR1)
MACKINAC
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• 8 meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners • Guided Tour of Mackinaw City
• Visit to Mackinac Island, including a Guided Carriage Tour
• Boat ride through the Soo Locks and free time and sight-seeing in Sault Sainte Marie
• Visit to Mackinaw Crossings • Admission to Colonial Michilimackinac
• Gaming excitement at a Northern Michigan Casino
Deposit $75.00 per person due at booking.
Final payment is due July 8, 2025. Cancellation Insurance Available & Highly Recommended.
MEMPHIS- Home of the Blues, Soul & Rock & Roll
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Motorcoach transportation
• 6 nights lodging, 4 consecutive nights in Memphis
• 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners
• Admission to Graceland, Home of Elvis, including Airplanes & Car Museum
• Guided Tour of Memphis, Gaming at Memphis area Casino
• Admission to Sun Studio • Admission to Memphis Rock ‘N’ Soul Museum
Deposit $75.00 per person due at booking.
Final Aug. 26, 2025. Cancellation Insurance Available & Highly Recommended.
• Motorcoach transportation • 5 nights lodging including 3 consecutive nights in Northern Michigan
$1,799 Based on double occupancy outside balcony cabin (BR2) Nov. 2-8, 2025 $
1,299 Per
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“Hi my name is Lilac and I’m a pure breed Main Coon. My Mom has always wanted one so Dad surprised her with me for her birthday. I came all the way from Indiana to be with my new family. I’m so excited to be here and can’t wait to explore my new home.”
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Max absolutely loves the snow and would stay out in it for hours if we didn’t make him come in! He is truly in his element.
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PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Marzotta
NEW YEAR, NEW CAT
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My parents at Christmas said I’m finally old enough to have a kitten! We are going to the local Humane Society this weekend to adopt one. What suggestions do you have so that I train the kitten right?
-- William in Manassas, Virginia
DEAR WILLIAM: Grab a book on cat care at the local bookstore or library and read it cover to cover. While cats are considered to be easier to care for than dogs, they still need to be properly house-trained and given a routine (which helps immensely with reducing anxiety-related behaviors, too).
I’m sure you’ve already stocked up on kitten food, though it’s a good idea not to buy too much to begin with. You’ll want to try a few different brands and types of food -- dry, wet or fresh -- to see what the kitten likes and how well he responds to each.
When you pick up your new kitten, talk to the shelter staff to learn about any particular behaviors the kitten has, any health issues that need monitoring, and any advice they have for getting him or her settled in. Cats being prepared for adoption are sometimes fostered out to make sure they can live easily with humans and to observe them for any health or behavioral issues that need to be ironed out before they’re ready to go to a forever family. e shelter will have that information for you so that there are no surprises (like territorial peeing).
Congratulations, and best of luck! Sounds like you will soon have a new friend in the household.
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.
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“CLASSIC COUNTRY”
WXRL / Ramblin’ Lou Tours
Hosted by the Ramblin’ Lou Family
March 26 Sprague’s/Seneca Alleg. Casino w/ $25 bonus & food
April 16 Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame – Cleveland/Golden Corral
April 25-27 Polka Weekend– Catskills, Jimmy Sturr & more
April 29-30 (2-day express) NOAH, Lancaster, PA
May 7 Ron & Nancy Onesong – Ellicottville/Vidler’s
May 13-19 Nashville + Memphis (waiting list)
June 10-12 Ohio Amish – Antiquing, great food, show
June 23-26 Mackinac Island-Grand Hotel/Frankenmuth, MI
Oct. 16-25 WXRL HAWAII CRUISE – Fully escorted – NCL 7-night cruise to 4 islands, roundtrip airfare from Buffalo, 2 nights in Honolulu, Pearl Harbor & Polynesian Ctr., taxes, transfers, 2 amenities & more.
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COLD WEATHER WILDLIFE IN HOMES BOOSTS DISEASE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE RISKS
Many people may practice the “love thy neighbor” creed, but when it comes to four-legged wildlife such as raccoons, squirrels, and opossum that often seek refuge in yards and homes when outdoor temperatures dip and food sources become scarce, they are best kept at an arm’s length. As community development has thinned natural habitats and forced these critters into residential areas and lessened their fears of people, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has found that many areas of the country continue to report increased encounters with nuisance wildlife.
“While it can be a unique experience to spot wildlife in neighborhoods, these animals should be discouraged from taking up residence,” advises Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the NPMA. “Not only can they damage property, many are vectors of disease, most notably rabies.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 40,000 people are exposed to rabies each year, a viral infection passed through the bite and saliva of an infected mammal. Raccoons, foxes, skunks, coyotes and bats are the most commonly reported animals infected with rabies. Because of the risks associated with these pests, homeowners should take extra precautions to protect against them.
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• Water Line Services
• New Stone Driveways & Parking Pads
• Trucking: Driveway Stone/Gravel/ Sand/Topsoil - All delivered
• Septic Tanks, D-Box, Septic Systems Installed & Repaired
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Here’s A Tip
BYLINE: By JoAnn Derson
* Toothpaste works well as a silver polish. Wet your silver, plop a little non-gel toothpaste on it and rub gently with a damp, clean rag. Rinse well with a separate rag, and buff dry. en just step back and let it shine.
* If you’ve ever oversalted soup, don’t worry; here’s a great tip to recover your meal. Just cut a single potato into several large slices. Add them to the soup, and they will soak up the extra salt. Remove before serving.
* S.W. of South Carolina has this tip to share: “If you can’t seem to keep track of your keys, make an extra set for those mornings when you are running late and can’t spare the time to look for them. It has saved me a lot of stress, for sure.”
Hocus Focus
BY HENRY BOLTINOFF
Salmon Orthodontics
5A Batavia City Centre 116 North Center St. 16 Broadway Mall Batavia Perry Hornell (585)344-0775 (585)237-2410 (607)324-3784
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Steroid Injections Provide Amazing Relief From Shingles Pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on shingles. I am 66 and in fairly good health. I had both Shingrix shots about five years ago and take hydroxyurea for polycythemia vera (PV). Around August 1, I noticed some spots on my forearm that appeared to be a spider bite. I went to my family doctor, and she immediately diagnosed me with shingles and put me on gabapentin, which didn’t help much. The next month was complete misery. I never really had itching or an extensive rash, but intense pain and burning developed from the top of my neck down to my left thumb and forefinger. My wife read that hydroxyurea lowers your immune system, which is probably why I had such a bad case of shingles despite the Shingrix shots. My cousin is a retired anesthesiologist and recommended an epidural steroid injection (ESI) that would help me immediately. I had the injection, and within 24 hours, I had an 80% improvement in my pain level. Over the next month, the pain decreased another 10% to 15%. I went from being almost incapacitated to being able to live again in 24 hours. The outcome was life-changing!
Gold is a strong yet malleable metal that used to be common in dental work but isn’t used as much today. But that doesn’t mean gold fillings no longer offer an excellent choice. Aesthetics and cost are the main reasons gold fillings are less common now. Porcelain and ceramic fillings are durable, affordable, and blend seamlessly with other teeth. However, gold offers the most durable filling available, sometimes lasting fifty years. They generally outlast other filling materials by 10 to 15 years because they don’t corrode. Since they’re highly resistant to oral acids and bacteria, gold fillings help protect the surrounding gums too. Gold fillings have the same hardness as enamel, so they don’t wear down opposing teeth.
If you would like to learn about the kinds of materials we use for repairing cavities and keeping your smile a
healthy one, be sure to discuss your questions with us at BATAVIA FAMILY DENTAL. We bring you our dental column in order to keep you up-todate on the latest materials, research, innovations, and procedures available in dentistry today and to inform our readers how the many benefits of modern oral care can enhance their lives via a stunning smile. New patients are always welcome at our state-of-the-art office at 6 Batavia City Centre. Please call us at 585.343.4246 for an appointment.
P.S. The gold used for fillings in dentistry is not pure gold, which is too soft for teeth. It is always mixed with harder metals like platinum, palladium, chromium, and nickel.
It seems that doctors need to be brought up to date on ESIs for shingles. I understand that the studies are inconclusive, but the on-the-ground results seem to show that it is effective. The pain from shingles has to be experienced to really understand how debilitating it can be. ESIs are fairly inexpensive, and even if they only helped slightly, they would be worth the cost. To have the improvement I found is priceless. -- Anon.
ANSWER: I often recommend the vaccine to prevent shingles, but as your case shows, the vaccine isn’t perfect. I agree that your PV and its treatment with hydroxyurea may have predisposed you to the complication of shingles you had, called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). You are quite right that the pain can be extraordinarily severe.
I am glad you wrote because steroid injections are not a treatment that I have written about before. As you say, not all trials found a benefit, but the largest trial found that intrathecal injections (which are similar to epidural injections but are found to be more effective in a small trial) led to excellent or good pain relief in 90% of people with intractable PHN, compared to 4% in people who didn’t receive treatment.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 50-year-old man. When I was at the pharmacy recently, they said I could get a vaccine for pneumonia. Is this something I should do? -- S.I.
ANSWER: The pneumonia vaccine at age 50 is a new recommendation by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The risk for developing severe pneumonia from the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae starts to increase at age 50 and becomes much higher after 65. The new vaccines (PCV20 and PCV21 under the brand name Prevnar) have long-lasting protection for many strains of this bacterial species.
If you haven’t had this vaccine and are over 50, you should consider it during your next visit. (It’s OK to get the vaccine at the same time as the flu or COVID vaccines.)
• Are you embarrassed to wear sandals or go barefoot because of thick, yellow nails?
• Now is the time to get treatment. If le untreated, fungal toenails can: affect your immune system, cause recurring athlete’s foot, infected ingrown toenails (requiring surgery) and discomfort wearing shoes, not to mention their unsightly appearance!
• Patients with diabetes, poor circulation and numbness to their feet can develop more serious problems.
• ere are also safer new topical medications available to help cure fungal toenails.
• A simple one-a-day pill for 3 months will usually cure fungal toenails within 6-9 months from the start of treatment.
• Treatment now may result in clear, thinner nails for the year 2025.
• Call now for an appointment to determine if you’re a candidate for this newer treatment.
Are you Caring for Someone with Dementia or a Memory Impairment?
Indian Falls Global Methodist Church and WNY Alzheimer’s Caregiver Partnership are offering a Free Respite Program:
Caring Hearts & Hands
Trained volunteers offer fun, supervised activities to keep your loved one purposefully occupied while you take a much needed break!
When: ird Wednesday of each month 10am-2pm
Where: Indian Falls Global Methodist Church 7908 Alleghany Road, Corfu, NY 14036
Open to the community. All are welcome!
Registration is required.
For more information or to register your loved one, please contact Celinda McQuistion at (585) 478-8188 or email at redlady5343@earthlink.net
WNYACP is funded by a NYS Department of Health grant.
LMaking the Most of Every Day We Get: Lauren Spiker Turns Grief into Purpose at 13Thirty Cancer Connect
BY SUZIE WELLS
auren Spiker, founder of the nonprofit organization 13 irty Cancer Connect, grew up in Rochester surrounded by a large, loving Italian family. Sunday dinners o en featured pasta and heartfelt conversations around the table – a testament to the courage of her grandparents who le Italy to pursue the American dream. Inspired by dedicated educators, Lauren pursued undergraduate and graduate degrees in special education, laying the foundation for a lifetime dedicated to teaching and leadership.
roughout her career, Lauren worked in public education as a special education teacher and in the corporate world as a leadership trainer. For over two decades, she guided business leaders across industries in strategic planning, leadership development, and team motivation. Every role she’s taken on has been driven by her passion for helping others realize their potential. Outside of her professional endeavors, Lauren cherishes Friday night dates with her husband, gardening, cooking for loved ones, and spending quality time with her children and grandchildren.
When Lauren’s daughter, Melissa, was facing terminal cancer at age 19, Lauren says, “I rarely made promises I didn’t know how to keep,” but from a promise she made to Melissa, 13 irty Cancer Connect was born. Melissa challenged her mother to “do something with” her experience and grief, “something to make a difference, to make things better.” ree nights a er that directive, Melissa passed away at home, as she had planned. Despite her grief, Lauren was determined to honor her daughter’s wish.
In the months following Melissa’s death, Lauren reflected on her daughter’s courage and determination. Melissa had drawn on her inner strength to navigate the challenges imposed by her illness, finding purposeevenasshefacedhermortality.InspiredbyMelissa’sresilience, Lauren transformed her grief into action and founded 13 irty Cancer Connect –a space where adolescents and young adults (AYAs) facing cancer could find support, empowerment, and community.
Each year, nearly 90,000 AYAs in the United States receive a cancer diagnosis. Straddling the gap between pediatric and adult medicine, they o en face a lack of ageappropriate care and support. Cancer disrupts their development, education, relationships, and future planning, leading to complex psychosocial,emotional,andfinancialchallenges.AYAsalsoexperience slower survival improvement rates compared to other age groups and are at higher risk for long-term health issues.
Rochester Medical Center (URMC), herself a cancer survivor. e study aims to better understand the unmet needs of AYAs in the Rochester community and design a coordinated model of supportive care. “By partnering with both community-based organizations and academic institutions, we hope to drive impactful change,” Lauren says.
Lauren fondly recalls Brittany, a 15-year-old aspiring soccer star whose cancer diagnosis and subsequent surgery le her with an artificial knee and a metal rod in her leg. Initially devastated, Brittany persevered through 13 irty’s fitness programs, regaining strength and confidence. Years later, she triumphantly crossed the finish line at 13 irty’s annual 5K Race, shouting, “I did it!” For Lauren, these moments encapsulate the spirit of 13 irty – helping young people reclaim their lives despite the scars cancer leaves behind.
13 irty Cancer Connect strives to bridge these gaps by providing a supportive community and resources tailored to the unique needs of AYAs. “We want to help them find their personal power, even in the face of cancer,” Lauren explains.
One of Lauren’s significant endeavors includes a collaborative research project with a young researcher from the University of
As Lauren continues her journey with 13 irty Cancer Connect, her mission remains clear: to honor Melissa’s legacy by living with purpose and empowering others to do the same. rough compassion, resilience, and community collaboration, Lauren and 13 irty are transforming lives and inspiring hope.
For the past 24 years, Lauren’s goal has been simple – to live life with purpose, keeping the promise she made to Melissa, “finding meaning in every day and everyday tasks because that’s all I have. It’s all any of us have. Today. Right now. At this moment. A chance to make a difference, to make things better. I have the same wish for all the teens and young adults I am privileged to know and love at 13 irty Cancer Connect.”
Lauren draws inspiration from anthropologist Margaret Mead’s words: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” She encourages the Rochester community to accept her daughter’s challenge – to make a difference and create positive change together.
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Lauren and Melissa
Winter Driving Tips
• Keep your tires ‘aired up’: For every 10 degree Fahrenheit change in outside temperature, your tire’s inflation pressure will change by about 1 pound per square inch (psi). Improperly inflated tires can lead to poor traction, decreased control and skidding.
• Slowly accelerate and decelerate: Applying engine power slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Don’t try to get moving in a hurry, and take extra care and time to-slow down when stopping.
• Invest in a set of dedicated winter tires for your vehicle: Winter tires are specifically designed to provide improved traction in cold, snowy and icy conditions. Whether your vehicle is front, rear or all-wheel drive, winter tires can offer an additional element of performance to get you through those tricky winter driving months.
• Check your tread to beat the snow: Worn or insufficient tread can cause skidding during the winter season, so it is important to make sure your tires are ready for the winter conditions before hitting the road. A quick way to do this is to check your tires’ tread depth indicators. Tread depth indicators are small raised bars that run in-between a tire’s tread blocks. When a tire’s tread is worn down to these indicator bars, it’s time to change to a new set of tires.
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Online POLL
With wildfires devastating tens of thousands of acres, tornados ripping apart the Midwest each year, tsunamis washing away oceanside cities, Western NYers may feel fortunate to “only” deal with snow and ice. However, emergency preparedness is crucial no matter where we live. Are you ready for an emergency evacuation?
• I have an emergency kit ready at home
• My family has an evacuation plan
• I receive alerts for severe weather/ emergencies
• I feel somewhat prepared but could improve
• I am not prepared
Poll ends 01-21-2025
Poll ended 01-14-2025
With the end of 2024, many research institutions across the US and the world have made predictions about the state of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in the new year. Whether or not it happens this year, as some predict, overall, do you think AI will become smarter than humans?
45% Yes
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10% Unsure
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DID YOU KNOW?
Dogs are wildly popular pets. The American Pet Products Association says there are 63.4 million households in the United States that have a dog, and with the exception of 2002 and 2015, that number has steadily risen since 2000. Certain breeds remain especially popular among dog owners. In August 2021, the pet insurance provider Trupanion released the most popular dog breeds of 2020, and the top five breeds were:
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COLOGNE: L’Homme Suave by Capucci, 100 mil. half full bottle. Dior Sauvage clone/copycat. Penfield. jeff21973@gmail.com
COLOGNE: Imperia by Rayhaan, 100 mil. bottle, 90% full. Creed Aventus clone/copycat. Penfield. jeff21973@gmail.com
HEATING OIL. Siphon or take tank. About 100 gallons. Livonia. 585-346-5898
20, one dozen CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS, 60+ TOILET PAPER ROLLS - great for crafts or seed starting, 20+ VHS MOVIES. Penfield. 585-736-2749
Approx. 25 bags and pails of CHESTNUT COAL. Wayland. 585-278-4119
Two bags of GREETING CARDS. Large assortment. Avon. 585-226-3073
Collection of CATHOLIC CHURCH HISTORY from 1869 taken off of microfilm from churches in Avon, Honeoye, Honeoye Falls, and Lima. 585-229-2186
ROOFING MATERIALS - two 2’ x 8’ OSB sheathing, gutter guards, 8 coiled nails for nail gun 8 gauge, full roll underlayment and partial. Canandaigua. wfwincdga@aol.com
OAK DINING ROOM TABLE in good condition. 585-381-6546
1990s COMPUTER MONITOR and an older TYPEWRITER, manual or electric, in good working condition. 585-200-0667 leave message
Set of DUMBBELLS - anywhere between 12lbs-15lbs. 585-455-4923
RELIABLE VEHICLE to get back and forth to work. 585-213-0181
Working JEWELRY MAKING KILN, kiln and jewelry making accessories. susan5257@yahoo.com
FLAT ROCK for edging. jzornow001@gmail.com
DIRT BIKE or ATV, gas powered. Running or not. Call or Text Matt 315-576-1278
MODELS - Built/Unbuilt Aviation, Autos & Trucks, Military, Ships, Etc. Plastic, Wood, Metal. Parts and Pieces are okay. 585-314-6989
WEBER GRILLS - Propane or Charcoal. Call or Text Matt 315-576-1278
HOME CB Radio or HANDHELD that will work inside the home. rainbowroseroom@gmail.com
Cooperstown Dreams Field TRADING PINS. salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com
OLD COMPUTER, STEREO EQUIPMENT and CAMERAS. ‘80s and ‘90s Apple and other brands amp speakers. 585-883-5334
SHED in good condition. Will pick up! 585-301-1247
METAL OFFICE CHAIR, TWIN SHEET SETS and a pair of MEN’S WINTER BOOTS, size 8/9. 585-415-8513
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Try evaporated milk. Heavy cream can add five grams of fat and 50 calories in just one tablespoon. In lieu of heavy cream, opt for fat-free evaporated milk in soups and other recipes that call for cream.Evaporated milk provides the creaminess of dairy without the excessive calories.
BEST BUYS FOR THE NEW YEAR
Smart shopping involves making budget-friendly purchases. Never paying full price is a mantra shoppers can follow to help keep their finances in check.In addition to coupons and other discounts, shoppers can usually score deals based on which time of year they shop for particular items. Each year, various consumer resources offer advice on the best time to buycertainitems.Thebeginningof the year is often an ideal time to purchase certain items. Consumers who take advantage of sales offered at the start of the new year can save substantial amounts of money. Now that the holiday season has passed, consumers can begin to find deals onitemsforthemselves.
INCOME TAX TIME
You need to understand the new BOI and FinCEN filings for this year.
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Scan important documents and save them on a computer. Some documents cannot be discarded, but that does not mean they have to be stored in bulky file cabinets or desk drawers. Scan important documents such as medical receipts or tax returns and save them on your computer where they won’t take up any physical space. Purchase an external hard drive as a safety net where you can store backups of important documents in case a computer crashes and cannot be rebooted.
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Thank you to the lady who bought my meal on Sunday, January 12th around 7am. No one has ever done that for me and it made my day! I really appreciate your kindness. Have a wonderful day.
Sincerest Thank You
Be Respectful of the Times You’re Sending Texts
I CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE!
Why is it people think nothing of sending texts messages at all kinds of times?!
I’m tired of getting awakened by people sending me texts at unreasonable hours. How about some consideration?
I’ve been asked, why don’t I just turn my phone off at night?
Answer:
I would like to say thank you so very much to the wonderful woman (found out she is a nurse) who helped me out in the Wegmans parking lot awhile back. I was having a medical issue and she assisted me with my bags and walked me all the way to my car. I did not catch her name but I have and will continue to pay it forward.
1. I have both a son and father who have life-threatening medical conditions that I’ve multiple times been called for assistance on and I don’t want to not be there to help them. If you’re OK with missing a call about a loved one, that’s your choice, but it’s not mine.
2. If I had a fire, medical emergency, or break-in, I sure don’t want to wait for my phone to boot up.
Before you send someone a text, how about you ask yourself:
1. Do I expect the person I’m texting wouldn’t be sleeping now?
2. Is this a time I would call someone, instead of texting?
If the answers to those questions aren’t YES, then can I suggest you write your text so you don’t forget, but send at a later time?
BROCKPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the smallest continent by area?
NON-TEACHING
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Openings: Computer Science or Technology Teacher, Business Teacher, French Teacher, and Contracted Building Substitute Teacher
is accepting applications for the following positions: For all positions, apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/brockport/onlineapp/
2. MOVIES: What is Deadpool’s real name in the movie series?
3. MEASUREMENTS: How many ounces are in 1 gallon?
4. TELEVISION: What is the name of the character that Jason Bateman plays in “Ozark”?
5. FOOD & DRINK: What is the dimple at the bottom of a wine bottle called?
6. U.S. CITIES: Which city also is known as Motown?
7. LITERATURE: The movie “Bridget Jones Diary” is loosely based on which novel?
8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Which is the only big cat that doesn’t roar?
9. MEDICAL: What is a common name for fasciculation?
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Requirements and Job Duties: AsperCivilService-TeacherAide
Interested candidates should send a completed Civil Service Application by January 23, 2025 to:
Trisha Finnigan
Executive Director of Staff Development & Operations
260 State Street • Batavia, NY 14020
Batavia City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. e Batavia City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, creed, disability, immigration status, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. is policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Batavia City School District.
Join Our Team at Lapp, LLC
–e Global Leader in High-Voltage Insulators!
Are you ready to work for a company with a stellar reputation and a commitment to quality and innovation? Lapp, LLC, based in LeRoy, NY, is looking for a dedicated and skilled individual to join our team as a Production Worker.
Position: Production Worker
Location: LeRoy, NY
Shi : 1st and 2nd Shi
($1.25 /hour shi differential for 2nd shi )
Wage Range: Starting at $20.10/hour.
What You’ll Do:
• Read and interpret production orders, simple blueprints, & work instructions.
• Perform tasks requiring strong mechanical skills and attention to detail.
• Handle physical duties, including li ing heavy loads.
What We’re Looking For:
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• A team-oriented attitude and willingness to contribute to a collaborative environment.
• Physical stamina to meet the demands of the position. How to Apply:
Complete your application at Lapp, LLC
130 Gilbert Street, LeRoy, NY 14482 or submit your resume via email to jtuerk@lappinsulators.com.
Union Representation: is position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Lapp, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applications from diverse candidates, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Take the next step in your career— Apply today and become a part of our dynamic team!
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