BIG REASONS to Shop Small

Not just on Small Business

Saturday, but every day that you can. Need milk, eggs, bread, or beer? Go to the local corner store instead –Say “hey” and get to know the owner who’s paying taxes to keep your neighborhood in tip-top shape.

Get vocal on social

Post pictures, tweets, and status updates of either the small business you own, or of yourself shopping at one, and be sure to use the hashtag #ShopSmall. Also write positive Yelp reviews for the small businesses you love and support.

Sign up for local business’ loyalty programs – Does a local business have a customer loyalty and rewards program? Sign up for it – not only will you be supporting a local business, but you’ll get discounts and rewards for it, too.

Twelve 15” x 15”x 2” CEMENT BLOCKS. 585-200-2009

One sheet 4’ x 8’ DRYWALL. Two 8’ STUDS. Victor. (585) 738-4734

FULL SIZE MATTRESS, BOX SPRING, FRAME and HEADBOARD. All in very good condition. Also, some FULL SIZE BEDDING. Lakeville. 585-649-8706

Two YAMAHA ORGANS and two PLAYER PIANOS. 585-789-7663 (text only) or 585-323-1762 (leave message)

WEBER GENESIS GAS GRILL with side burner. Great condition. Comes with a cover. Pick up in Geneseo. 585-261-3462

20+ EGG CARTONS and five large 30oz EMPTY COFFEE CANS. Brockport. 585-637-7505

CHRISTIAN TRACTS, BOOKS and BIBLES and a 25 volume ENCYCLOPEDIA SET 585-436-8158

ARRIS MODEM, compatible with Spectrum Cable. 315-398-4015

DIAMOND PAINTING KIT. You complete. Pick up, Batavia. Text only. 845-309-9373

INDOOR SMOKELESS GRILL Used twice. Pick up, Batavia. Text only. 845-309-9373

NATURAL GAS ALARM, 3” wide x 5” long. Battery powered. petert100@gmail.com

BANANA BOXES and other boxes. All in good condition. Must pick up, Phelps. 315-548-8372

MOTOROLA CABLE MODEM w/Wi-Fi. Spectrum compatible and new in the box. 1900 MBPS Wi-Fi. petert100@gmail.com

TABLE MAT 80” x 60” x 20”. WOOD QUEEN BED FRAME w/headboard. New COMMODE w/Roho Cushion. Pick up, Naples. Kalind5592@gmail.com

Used NORDIC TRACK. Good condition. jwalnes@yahoo.com

Possibly a pig or other animal farm could use 200+ CANS OF EXPIRED FOOD 585-356-4315

MEDICAL SUPPLIES – bandages, saline solution, wound cleaner, body soap and lotions. 585-362-6906

MAPLE FIREWOOD in chunks on ground. Need chainsaw to cut to transport. Leave message. 585-237-5803

ESQUIRE MAGAZINES 2008-2010. Good condition. 585-671-2598

1950s EZ SPIN WASHER. Poor condition. Good for collectors or scrap metal. You must remove from basement. Picture available. 585-671-2598

20-inch 2003 ENVISION TV. Good for gaming systems. Comes with plastic gaming center. 585-671-2598

4 qty rounded LANDSCAPING EDGING, brick. 2’ long by 3’ high pieces. Penfield: 585-820-9245

POOL TABLE w/ balls, but no cue sticks. Particle Board. Warped, but good for kids to learn on. You remove from basement. msmalter2@gmail.com

OneTouch Blood GLUCOSE METER. sscott01@rochester.rr.com

FLAT BLACK SHEETS and BLACK CURTAINS. ejohn2908@frontiernet.net

TELESCOPE for stargazer. Leave voicemail. Speak slowly. 585-752-1562

Large/sturdy/wood burning PIT FIREPLACE. To burn lots of firewood. 585-752-1562

STURDY SHELVING. 585-424-0732

Large print KING JAMES BIBLE in good condition. 585-649-8706

BUTTONS, medium to large for wheelchair bags & lap blankets for nursing home residents. 585-584-3734

Looking for a 1983 AVON CENTRAL SCHOOL YEARBOOK jrranch5764@gmail.com

CAROUSEL PROJECTOR for slides in good working condition. 585-347-4283

DAVIS VANTAGE PRO2 model 6312 or VANTAGE VUE model 6351/6510

DISPLAY CONSOLE for a Davis weather station ISS. junkmail1360@yahoo.com

DAVIS WEATHER STATION DATA-LOGGER model 6510USB or 6555IP to fit the display console. junkmail1360@yahoo.com

Granddaughters want to learn to can. Need any size CANNING JARS. Also, BABY CLOTHES and TOYS for great-grandchild. dobstarczyk@hotmail.com

PATIO BARSTOOL CHAIRS in good condition. Please text. 585-749-2432

Single mom of two kids in need of WORKING WASHING MACHINE penguinprincess73577@gmail.com

Small used SPINET PIANO in good condition for senior citizen in Dansville. 585-443-9974

VCR in good working condition. Wonder.ful.of.bread@theplate.com

GREENHOUSE and SUPPLIES needed for small startup. Any size and condition. VINTAGE ELECTRONICS, RECORDS, and TOOLS. greg3151@ymail.com

Looking for TRAILER for a 4-wheeler to help a retired veteran be able to hunt this season. 585-337-8580

MAGAZINES, particularly food-centered, for collages. angela.m.kennelly@opwdd.ny.gov

5’ METAL FENCE STAKES. Text me. 585-260-3506

STOCKADE FENCING. Will remove. 585-358-6850

CROQUET SET, solid wood. Good/playable condition. Manufactured between 1950s - 1990s. Call/Text 585-764-9769

Lots of STYROFOAM EGG CARTONS needed for kids’ art camp. Webster/Penfield area. cmstudio@rochester.rr.com or 585-217-3397

LIONEL O-SCALE TRAINS, Locomotives, Rolling: stock, accessories, scenery, etc. For hobby and eventual layout. Got Bench-work? I will take it! 315-694-6197

Looking for a UTILITY TRAILER. Please call/text with pictures. 585-447-0201

TONNEAU COVER for 6.5’ bed. Call/text 585-447-0201 with info.

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How do you move an establishedgrapevine?

There are important factors to keep in mind when attempting to move an established grapevine:

1.Timing–Yourbestchanceofsuccess involves moving the grapevine when it is dormant (after the leaves have dropped in late fall through early spring, before the buds begin to swell).

2. Pruning—Cut back all the long canes to the main stem, leaving 3 to 6 inch stubs with 2-3 buds each.

3. Digging—Start digging down around the vine up to 3 feet from the stem (depending on the size of the grapevine). Grape roots are fibrous and extensive, growing out shallowly and deeply searching for moisture.Try not to damage the roots as much as possible, loosening the soil between the roots. Prune off any broken root ends.

4. Plant in a suitably prepared hole using the same soil from the hole to carefully cover the spread-out roots. You don’t need to fertilize the planting until the second year.A nice compost mulch on top is fine.

5. Keep the new planting watered about every other day until the ground freezes (fall) or in spring until spring rains take over. I prefer early spring planting. There is less chance of winter damage (cold drying winds, animal damage, etc.). Planting a young rooted grape cutting or grafted cutting is much easier and usually more successful than transplanting an older vine, but I fully understand the desire to keep a favorite grape variety growing in a new location. You may consider keeping some of the cuttings from the original vine and rooting them as insurance in case the original fails to thrive.Good luck!

Harry Hellwig, Livingston County Master Gardener

Shout Out

A huge shout out and a big thank you to the Village of Avon and the Avon Village crew who did an awesome job in upgrading the Avon Driving Park. The new sidewalks and the well-manicured grounds are beautiful. Everything prepared a warm welcome to the 2nd annual Avon Driving Park Pleasure Show sponsored by the Western NY Combined Carriage Association. Thank you!

Big Thank You

To the DOT, Contractor and crews that repaved Dansville Streets. They did a very good job under difficult conditions of traffic and weather with very little interference to the business on main street.

Unbelievable amount of wasted time

If my neighbors dedicated as much time to eradicating cancer and other critical issues facing this country as they do their landscaping, these problems would be an issue of the past without a doubt. Cutting your grass 4-5 times a week? Are you kidding me? It’s proven these pesticides being used on your yards cause cancer, not to mention it’s gas exhaust going into the atmosphere. I told my wife to leave me if I spent this much of my time on green grass. Weeds in my yard!? Blasphemy! Would rather live my life and enjoy my family. Call me crazy.

Wrongfully Accused

To the lady in front of me in the white SUV at the [fast food restaurant] drive thru Saturday 7/22 at 7:00am that yelled at me “it’s inconsiderate to smoke in the drive thru” and complain about me to staff at the pick up window and then speed off like lightening, I’ve got news for you-I DON’T SMOKE! I was just getting a coffee before going to work and that made for a rough start for what was going to be a hard day. You really should be ashamed of yourself.

Milton CAT is in search of New York State certified MBE/MWBE and SDVOB subcontractor enterprises that can provide selected goods and/or services to us.

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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel

* On Aug. 15, 1914, the Panama Canal, the American-built waterway across the Isthmus of Panama, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, is inaugurated. U.S. engineers moved nearly 240 million cubic yards of earth and spent more than $10 billion in today’s dollars in constructing the 40-mile-long canal.

Majors That Might Help You Get Hired

As the cost of college tuition continues to rise and the job market grows increasingly competitive, college students are giving greater consideration to their prospects of being hired before choosing a major. A 2015 study commissioned by the National Association of Colleges and Employers asked 201 employers, including companies like Aetna, Macy’s and Procter & Gamble, which degrees are most in demand, even distinguishing between the most in demand bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and doctorates. The following are the results of that study, courtesy of the NACE.

Most in demand bachelor’s degrees:

1. Accounting

2. Computer Science

3. Finance

4. Business Administration/ Management

5. Mechanical Engineering

Most in demand master’s degrees:

1. Computer Science

2. Electrical Engineering

3. Mechanical Engineering

4. Information Sciences & Systems

5. Business Administration

Most in demand doctorate degrees:

1. Electrical Engineering

2. Computer Science

3. Software Engineering

4. Computer Engineering

5. Mechanical Engineering

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Helping Kids Find Hobbies

Much like adults can benefit from participating in hobbies, children can reap rewards from engaging in hobbies. According to the Child Development Institute, hobbies give children a chance to express themselves. The CDI also notes that hobbies can play an important role in children’s self-discovery and boost their self-esteem.

Some children may discover hobbies on their own, requiring little if any assistance on the part of their parents. For example, some kids may display an interest in music that parents, even those with no such musical inclination, can foster by purchasing certain instruments. But some children may need a little more prompting, and parents of such boys and girls can take certain steps to help their youngsters find rewarding hobbies.

Involve kids in your own hobbies. Kids look up to their parents and often want to emulate what their mothers and fathers do. If possible, involve children in your own hobbies. Gardeners can teach their youngsters how to grow and tend to a garden, while painters can host family painting nights where everyone is encouraged to create their own masterpiece. Parents whose hobbies are more adult-oriented, like woodworking, can stillinvolvetheirchildren.Forexample,workwithchildrentodesignanew item, then show them how the item goes from paper to finished product; just avoid allowing them to use any unsafe tools or machines.

Let kids choose an activity. While some children might take to hobbies their parents favor, others might need to be given some freedom to find their own activities. Afford youngsters this chance, recognizing that it might take some time before kids find an activity that genuinely sparks their passion.

Be a source of encouragement. Some hobbies may prove more difficult than kids first imagined, requiring some perseverance before they can be enjoyed fully. In such instances, observe youngsters while they engage in the activity. If they appear to be enjoying themselves but are periodically frustrated, encourage them to keep trying. If kids appear to be disinterested in overcoming any struggles, then they might benefit by pursuing another hobby.

Don’thesitatetofocusonfun.Hobbiescanteachkidsvaluablelessonsand provide a sense of fulfillment, but it’s important that parents not overlook the importance of fun in regard to their children’s hobbies. Hobbies can provide children with the same respite from busy schedules that they do adults, and that break should be as fun as possible.

Make this a safe fireworks season

Fireworks displays are a hallmark of summer, and a frequent component of Independence Day celebrations and commemorative events that require a touch of flair. Aweinspiring pyrotechnics shows lure millions of spectators around the world each and every year.

Many people experiment with fireworks on their own, but that can be dangerous. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, thousands of people are injured by fireworks in the United States each year. Whether purchased legally or on the black market, fireworks pose a considerable threat. Fireworks purchased on the black market may be especially dangerous, as they likely were not subjected to government regulations and inspections.

While summer might be the seasonoffireworks,it’simportant that people who intend to incorporate fireworks into their summer festivities keep safety in mind at all times. The following are a handful of ways to ensure this summer is both fun and safe.

• Attend a municipal firework display rather than hosting your own. Professionals follow certain safety protocols that private citizens are unfamiliar with, and there is often a considerable distance between audiences and professional fireworks displays.

• Exercise caution if fireworks are legal where you live. Maintain a safe distance from fireworks at all times and never allow children to handle fireworks.

• Read and strictly adhere to manufacturer’s instructions.

• Light only one firework at a time, and never attempt to re-ignite a firework that doesn’t light the first time around.

• Do not carry fireworks in your pocket.

• Do not shoot fireworks out of metal or glass containers.

• Always wear safety glasses when lighting fireworks, and keep water or a fire extinguisher around for emergencies.

If not handled properly, fireworks can cause serious injuries to kids and adults. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to leave it to the professionals.

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Penny Saver

Bees are being threatened at an alarming rate. Educating yourself about what to do to protect honeybees can help to restore the valuable honeybee population.

Willow loves her little brother! They love to play and cuddle up with each other

Help Reduce Animal Overpopulation

One of the easiest ways to prevent pet overpopulation is to spay and neuter animals. Cats can reproduce at very fast rates. According to the Cat Rescue, Adoption & Foster Team of Central Oregon, two uncontrolled breeding cats can create the following situation if they have two litters a year at a survival rate of 2.8 kittens per litter: 12 cats in the first year, 66 cats in the second year, and 2,201 cats in the third year. Cats reach puberty between 4 and 12 months of age. Female cats reproduce between January and September, and might come back into “heat” every 14 to 21 days until they have bred or daylight decreases considerably. Cats can give birth 60 days after they have bred.

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.