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Diamond engagement rings are presented as tokens of love and affection during wedding proposals. The majority of first-time brides will receive a diamond ring, with surveys indicating only 13 percent opt for another gemstone. Researchers from Emory University determined that the average price for a diamond ring is roughly $2,500. However, grooms can spend much more. Diamonds have symbolized eternal love for centuries, perhaps since they were first discovered in India more than 2,000 years ago. The ancient Greeks actually thought diamonds were tears of the gods, while ancient Romans believed diamonds were splinters from heavenly stars.

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Hocus Focus

BY HENRY BOLTINOFF

Honoring Flag Day Amidst the Hustle and Bustle of June

BY SUZIE WELLS

As a parent of teens, June now means the end of spring sports and activities, end of school year traditions at school and at home, final exam prep (Regents, AP, and SAT/ACT now! Eek!), and an eye to the summer break ahead. When I flip my school district’s calendar to June, however, nostalgia reminds me of Lima Primary’s Teddy Bear Picnic following their Flag Day ceremony and walk around the block. I fondly remember a class (Mrs. Tisa’s class?) signing the Star-Spangled Banner in ASL, an extra bonus of pride.

My girls were all involved in the flag ceremony as Girl Scouts, at which they developed the building blocks of civic education, and they loved leading the parade. Super special was Mom (as well as little sibs and daycare buddies for some years), and enjoying a picnic lunch, extended playground time, and a general celebration of the year’s academic stamina.

Today, Flag Day has fallen by the wayside as far as holidays go, but I wanted to research and share Flag Day’s origin. It commemorates the day the first American flag resolution was passed, less than a year a er General Washington requested Betsy Ross make our first flag.

According to History.com, regiments of American colonists of the Revolutionary War fought under their own flags within the war against the British, and in June 1775, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to create a unified colonial fighting force, the Continental Army, hoping unification would lead to more organized battle against the oppressors. e original American flag, the Continental Colors, was deemed too similar to the British flag, so the Congress paused dra ing the Articles of Confederation to focus on flag creation.

According to the US Veterans Administration, on June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress resolved to create the US flag with 13 stripes of alternating red and white, with thirteen white stars in a blue field, representing the new constellation (the new United States of America) in the flag’s corner.

According to military.com, the resolution did not instruct how many points the stars should have nor how to arrange the stars on the blue field, so some flags included stars scattered on the blue field without design, and some were arranged in rows or circles. Flags featured stars with five, six, or eight points.

In the late 1800s, myriad US schools held Flag Day programs to teach children about history, and help Americanize immigrant children, and this observance caught on with communities.

On June 14, 1889, in New York City, Principal George Bolch held patriotic ceremonies at his school to observe the Flag Day resolution, and the NY State Department of Education arranged for the initiative in all public schools therea er. In 1897, the NYS governor ordered all public buildings in the state to display the flag (va.gov). In 2003, NYS legislature approved Flag Day’s observance to move from the second Sunday of June to June 14th.

Many patriotic groups, including the Colonial Dames and the Sons of the American Revolution, spent years trying to convince legislators to make Flag Day official. In 1937, Pennsylvania became the first state

to establish June 14th as a legal holiday. In 1949, the US Congress finally approved Flag Day’s national observance, though Pennsylvania is still the only state to recognize the day as a legal holiday (va.org).

e Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia first publicly celebrated Flag Day in 1891 and has celebrated it, bringing history alive each year since 1911. Since 2008, docents have revived the patriotic zeal with Flag Fest, an all-day, old-fashioned, family street fair the Saturday before Flag Day each year (historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/). e festivities remind me of July 4th celebrations at the Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford.

According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs and Veterans of Foreign Wars, flags are a living symbol of the United States per federal code, so appropriate etiquette includes:

• Display the flag in public only from sunrise to sunset. If displayed in darkness, illuminate it.

• Do not display the flag in rain, snow, and windstorms unless it’s an all-weather flag.

• Keep the flag off the ground.

• Fly the flag upright unless there is an emergency.

• Do not carry the flag flat or carry things in it.

• Do not use the flag as clothing or as a cover.

• Do not store the flag where it can get dirty.

• Allow the flag to fall free, not fastened or tied back.

• Do not draw on or otherwise mark the flag.

• Follow appropriate flag disposal protocol when the flag is tattered and unfit to serve as a symbol.

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1. TELEVISION: What subject does Walter White teach at the beginning of “Breaking Bad”?

2. GEOGRAPHY: Which three countries make up the Baltic states in Europe?

3. MUSIC: What is the title of The Beatles’ first album?

4. LITERATURE: Prince Edward Island is the inspiration for which novel series?

5. HISTORY: Which Roman emperor built a wall across northern England to deter invaders?

6. MOVIES: Which movie first featured the character Lisbeth Salander?

7. ASTRONOMY: The asteroid belt lies between which two planets in our solar system?

8. U.S. STATES: Which state’s coast was dubbed the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” because so many ships wrecked there?

9. FOOD & DRINK: What does the term “a la carte” mean?

10. SCIENCE: What is the process called when a gas changes into a liquid?

Lithuania.

Chemistry.

Estonia, Latvia and

3. “Please Please Me.”

4. “Anne of Green Gables.”

5. Hadrian.

6. “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.”

7. Jupiter and Mars.

8. North Carolina.

9. According to the menu.

10. Condensation.

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FLOORS: Simply vacuuming or sweeping the floors might not be enough to banish some of winter’s most uninvited guests. Dust has a way of settling into a home over the course of a typical winter, and it’s easy for a home’s inhabitants to track dirt and debris inside as well. After vacuuming or sweeping floors, go over them with a mop. Doing so can remove any lingering dust, dirt, debris, and allergens the vacuum or broom failed to pick up. Apply wood cleaner and polish to wood floors to make them look even cleaner.

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My maple tree (approx. 50 ft. high, 2 ft. around) has roots coming out of the ground (approx. 50 ft. from the house). What can I do? I want to keep it. Maple trees can sometimes have shallow root systems that are prone to being at or just above the surface. This can be influenced by various factors, including soil conditions and the tree’s environment. In cases where the tree is healthy and the

exposed roots are not causing any immediate issues, it may be sufficient to avoid damaging those roots and be mindful of activities around the tree that couldharmthem.

One approach to protect the exposed roots is to use a stone mulch. Stone mulch can create a barrier that helps retain moisture and shields the roots from physical damage. It allows

for proper airflow and water exchange, ensuring the tree’s health. When using stone mulch, it is important to choose the appropriate size and type of stones to avoid impeding water penetrationorlimitingairflow.

However, it is always recommended to consult with a professionalarboristtoassessthe tree’s health and determine the best course of action. They can

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Thought they might be most often associated with dogs, ticks can affect cats as well. According to Blue Cross for Pets, cats are most likely to encounter ticks if they live near areas with lots of deer and sheep or in regions where other wildlife, such as hedgehogs and rabbits, are present. Whileticksareactivethroughouttheyear,catsaremostlikelytoencounter them between spring and autumn. That’s due in part to the climate during these seasons, which tends to be warmer and therefore more inviting to cats, compelling them to spend more time outdoors than they do in winter. Ticks, which are egg-shaped, are big enough to spot, so cat owners should conduct a careful examination of their cats’ fur each time they come into the house after spending time in the yard. Blue Cross for Pets notes that ticks feel like small bumps on a cat’s skin. Ticks are most likely to attach themselves to particular areas of a cat’s body. These areas include the head, neck, ears, and feet. Routine brushing, especially whenever cats come inside after time spent outdoors, can help cat owners spot and remove ticks from their cats. It’s important to recognize that indoor cats are not invulnerable to ticks, as other pets and humans can track ticks indoors. Periodic inspections and brushing of indoor cats’ can protect them from ticks and the diseases ticks carry.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT A VETERINARY DENTAL CLEANING

Examination and cleaning: The vet will conduct a thorough examination of the pet’s mouth, noting any abnormalities. A dental probe is often used to evaluate bleeding gums and detect pockets in the gums where food can accumulate and potentially lead to decay. After the examination, VCA Hospitals says tooth scaling will be performed, using both ultrasonic and hand scalers to remove plaque and tartar above and below the gum line. Teeth will then be polished to remove any microscopic scratches that can snag bacteria and lead to subsequent build-up.

PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

Quelling a cat’s separation anxiety

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Here’s a weird one. I went away on a business trip for three weeks, leaving my 9-year-old cat “Jenks” with a friend. Since I’ve returned, Jenks will not leave my side. He clambers onto my lap while I have Zoom meetings; he follows me to and fro around the house; and he insists on sleeping on the bed at night. He also meows loudly if he can’t see me. is is a new behavior for him. What’s going on? -- Claudio G. in Brooklyn

DEAR CLAUDIO: Jenks may have separation anxiety. Even though he never exhibited these behaviors before while you were away, it’s possible for a cat to develop this issue with no clear triggers.

Monitor his behavior patterns closely for a few days. In addition to meowing loudly when you’re out of sight, is he grooming his coat more than usual? Is he doing anything destructive like clawing up a new piece of furniture? Have his eating habits changed -- eating too little or gulping his food? ese can also be signs of anxiety.

Try the following and note if his behaviors lessen or normalize:

-- Don’t make a big production out of leaving the house or coming home. Extra affection may make him more anxious.

-- Leave the TV, radio or speaker on while you’re away, playing a program or music.

-- Set up a cat perch near the window so he can watch the world.

-- Create a den or nook where he can rest, safe and cozy.

If the behavior doesn’t improve, or it worsens, contact the veterinarian. ey will recommend an exam to rule out any illnesses. ey’ll offer advice on additional ways to help calm Jenks, and if necessary, will prescribe medication to reduce his anxiety.

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Narrowing Down the Main Cause Behind Insulin Resistance

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the main cause for insulin resistance? I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about five years ago. I’ve maintained a consistent weight under 200 pounds, and I’m only 5 feet, 9 inches tall. I was able to get my A1C level down to 7.2% last summer, but in late fall, my numbers started spiking, even with insulin. I now find myself injecting crazy amounts of insulin just to maintain normal glucose levels.

I’m on a diet of 40 grams of carbohydrates a day. I walk close to 20,000 steps a day. But on a regular day, I inject 30-40 units of mealtime insulin before eating a low-carb, high-protein meal. Still, my level spikes above 250 mg/dL, and it stays there for a few hours.

-- A.R.N.

ANSWER: Insulin is a signal that there is plenty of sugar in the body, and the body uses insulin to take sugar out of the blood into cells. Normally, just a little insulin will make blood sugar levels go down a lot. When it takes a lot of insulin to lower blood sugar levels, we say that there is insulin resistance. A great deal of work has been done in trying to elicit why people develop resistance to insulin. There are some rare congenital cases involving mutations of the insulin receptor. There are rarely acquired immune-mediated causes that have antibodies to insulin or the insulin receptor. These antibodies have an extremely high resistance to insulin. However, most cases of insulin resistance are associated with obesity. Your BMI is 29.5, suggesting that you’re overweight but not obese. In this case, abdominal fat is more metabolically important, since it can lead to free fatty acids and compounds called adipocytokines, which may contribute to insulin resistance. People with abdominal obesity and insulin resistance often have abnormal cholesterol levels and high blood pressures, a combination called “metabolic syndrome.” Blood pressure and cholesterol must often be treated separately. Insulin works to lower blood sugar, but there are four main hormones that oppose insulin and raise blood sugar: cortisol, catecholamines, glucagon and growth hormone. Elevated levels of any of these hormones will cause insulin resistance. I know this isn’t your case, but the pregnancy hormone human placental lactogen causes insulin resistance and is the proximate cause for gestational diabetes.

Some medicines (steroids, birth control pills, and HIV medicines) can cause insulin resistance. Critically, glucose itself can cause insulin resistance! High blood sugar levels prevent insulin release as well. This is why getting and keeping a normal blood sugar level is so critically important, especially when a person is first diagnosed. Management of a person with high amounts of insulin resistance can be challenging. You are already doing amazingly well with exercise, and it sounds as though your diet is of the type that is commonly recommended. Medications that reduce insulin levels -- such as metformin, GLP-1 agonists and thiazolidinediones -- are often recommended to reduce the amount of insulin used. Your situation is not common, and you should absolutely be in the hands of an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes.

***

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. © 2024 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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RoseHillSummerConcertSeries: A GirlNamedJenny- June16, 5-7pm,RoseHillMansion,3373Rt 96A,Geneva.Ahigh-energy Americanabandusestraditionalfolk instrumentstoproduceanewsound encompassingseveralgenres,likejazzrootsmusic,bluegrass-folk,andeven rockandroll.Thelastregulartourof RoseHillMansionwillrunat3:30 p.m.Therewillbenohousetours duringtheconcerts.TheCarriage HouseGiftShopwillbeopenduring theconcerts.Bringapicnicdinner, andchairsorblankets.Concertsare freeandopentothepublic.Information:HistoricGeneva315-789-5151 orRoseHill315-789-3848.

NEWARK

Newark-ArcadiaHistoricalSociety’s 29thAnnualStrawberrySocial willbeheldSaturday,June22 from12-3pmattheNewark-Arcadia Museum,120HighSt.,Newark. StrawberryandIceCreamShortcakes -$6adultsand$2children.Rainor shine.Museumopenwithnew Browniekarexhibit.Info.: 315-331-6409, newarkarcadiamuseum.org

STATISTICS SHOW JUST HOW BIG SMALL BUSINESS

IS

Female entrepreneurs are on the rise. A 2017 report from American Express found that female entrepreneurship grew by 114 percent between 1997 and 2017.

IceCreamSocialandDisplayUnveiling: Exciting thingsarehappening attheErieCanalDepotinPalmyra. Wecan’twaittosharewithyouthe amazingthingsthataretakingshape. Joinusfora$5Hotdogspecialwith chipsandadrink,specialdiscountsfor museummembersandfreetoursofall museumsfrom6-8pm.OH!DIDWE MENTIONFREEICECREAM!Unveilingwithtakeplaceat6:30pmon thelawnoftheDepot,136MarketSt. PalmyraNY.Pleasejoinuson ThursdayJune13th.at6pm.

GreatGardensofWayneCounty Tour - Ticketsavailablenow!See whatothergardenersaredoingand getsomeideasforyourowngarden. Wednesday,July17th,4-8pm,rainor shine.Thisself-guidedtourfeatures5 sitesinthePalmyraareathatour MasterGardenershopewillinspire you!TicketssalesbeginJune17th.For tickets,stopbyourofficeorsend $10.00perpersonto:CornellCooperativeExtensionofWayneCounty, 1581Rte.88N.Newark,NY 14513-9739.Pleasenote“Tour”on yourcheck.Formoreinformation,call (315)331-8415.Forspecialneeds pleasecontactustwoweekspriorto thetour.

MuseumOpenHouseandIce Cream Social -JoinusJune13that theErieCanalDepot,138MarketSt. Palmyraforouropenhouseandthe unveilingofournewdisplay!Museumswillbeopenfortoursandgiven atnocost!Purchaseahotdog,chips anddrinkfor$2.00andstickaround forFREEicecream!Festivitiesstartat 6pmwiththeunveilingat6:30pm. ThiseventispartofHeritageWeekend.https://www.historicpalmyrany. com

PHELPS

StrawberrySocial- Join usforour annualStrawberrySocialonThursday, June20,2024from6:30-8:30pmat TheUnitedChurchofPhelps,58 MainSt.EnjoyStrawberryshortcake, piesoricecreamasyoulistentothe MidlakesJazzband.Cost:$5.

WALWORTH

WestHighSchoolClassof195965th ClassReunion!! TheWest HighSchoolClassof1959willbe holdingits65THCLASSREUNION onSaturday,July20,2024.Ifyou havenotreceivedinformationabout thisevent,sendyourrequestto johnmichael42@aol.comandplease putWestHighinthesubjectline.

AWA Communication Technologies Museum Two Hundred Years of Innovations

Hours are: Tuesdays 10am-3pm and Saturdays 1-5pm

6925 State Route 5, Bloomfield, New York 14469 585-257-5119 • www.antiquewireless.org

GUIDELINES FOR HOMETOWN EVENTS:

Events should occur on a specific date at a specific time. Due to the increasing number of submissions, we will no longer be able to publish the following items:

• Businesses/schools seeking registration for classes or program

• Organizations seeking crafters or vendor

• Organizations seeking donations of items

Genesee Valley Penny Saver reserves the right to approve/reject events for publication. Events are published as space allows. Event deadline is Monday, 2 weeks prior to publication date

REGISTER AND SUBMIT YOUR EVENT ONLINE AT Log in to your account or register on our website to start submitting your events today! www.gvpennysaver.com under ‘Share With Us’ Events may also be submitted at: 1471 Route 15, Avon, NY 14414

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VENT BRIGHTER

The Power of a Thoughtful Independent Grassroots Movement

Lawn Mowing Hours

I’m so thankful for the over 900 volunteers who worked tirelessly for months to plan and pull-off the collection of well over 135,000 signatures to secure a place for an Independent presidential candidate on New York State’s 2024 ballot. What a recordbreaking accomplishment! I’m equally grateful for the quiet support that candidate has from tens of thousands of New Yorkers who wish for a better life for ALL Americans. This is happening all over our country. Thank you for all the Love, Light, Peace, Cooperation and Civility so many carry in their hearts and words.

Honor and remembrance ceremony. Huge thank you to the Conlan-Mulvaney American Legion Post for their holding the flag presentation for Ssgt. Stephen J Wilson KIA in Iraq. Thanks Legion commander and members.

Before you see, smell, or taste the arrival of summer—you’ll hear it by the sound of lawn mowers. I’m so over the perpetual, neverending lawn mowing in my area—at all hours day and night and often up to three or four times a week! But it’s not just the frequency that gets to me, even though mowing your lawn that often is truly terrible for the environment. Rather, it’s the time of day people choose to mow their lawns, with no regard for quiet hours in the early morning or late evening. I’ve heard multiple neighbors’ lawn mowers running as early as 7am and as late as 9pm this week. What is up with that? Friends, please be considerate of the noise and choose to mow your lawns during reasonable hours. And maybe think twice about how often you need to mow them—one or twice a week is really quite enough.

Please Be Respectful!

Caledonia Trout Fest Fun

What a wonderful time for all ages at the Caledonia Trout Festival on June 1st! Many, many thanks to all of the members of the Trout Festival Planning Committee and Big Springs Museum for the time and effort it takes to plan a community-wide event that brings together an entire community while opening it up and welcoming visitors from all over. Well done!

To people who walk their dogs in our local cemeteries, please STOP! It is disgusting and disrespectful to allow your dog to urinate and defecate on or near a grave. Our loved ones and all those interred deserve respect and honor. A cemetery is a place where families and friends should be able to reflect on and pay tribute to the lives of those buried there, free from dog excrement. Also, to all those who visit our cemeteries, please do not discard drink containers, cigarette butts and food wrappers on the grounds. Those interred deserve our utmost honor and respect.

Lemons are cool

Lemons arrived in e New World in 1493, when Christopher ColUmbus brought lemon seeds to Hispaniola. The Spanish conquest spread em roughout e New World for ornamental, culinary, and medicinal use.

Did you know that lemons are actively used in science experiments? When electrodes are attached to them, they can be used as batteries to produce electricity. They can also be used as invisible ink.

Fun Facts

Lemons were grown in pre-modern California by 1751 and in Florida in e 1800s, for cooking and more sophisticated flavoring. Each line across and down should have one of each fruit.

One lemon tree can produce up to 600 lbs of lemons every year. The high acidity of lemon makes it a good cleaning aid for removing stains. California and Arizona produce most of the United States’ lemons.

Hospice

• Newly remodeled

• Handicap accessible facility

Our staff is here to assist you with pre-arrangement options. We offer various services to meet your needs, including traditional funerals and cremation services. Our traditional funerals include a visitation, funeral service, and burial. Our cremation services offer various options, from a simple cremation to a memorial service or cremation with visitation options.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRAVELING?LaminatedLuggage Tags with handlefastener.Just$1 eachforsomuchpeaceofmind! GeneseeValleyPennySaver,1471 Route15,Avon.OpenM-Th8:30am5pm&F8:30am-3pm.

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GUNKNIFE&AMMO SHOW: SundayOnly!June16th (8am-3pm) Alexander Fireman’sRec.Hall,10708 AlexanderRd.(Rt.98)Alexander NY.100tablestoview.BuySell &Trade.$6admission. NFGShows.com

VISITTHEREINDEER FARM Sunday,June9.BenefitforpastorDarrell Brownandfamilybattlingcancer. Feedandpetthereindeer,antler raffle,50-50raffle,bakesale,and more.REGISTRATIONREQUIREDat www.shortsvillereindeer.com

PETS

GOLDENRETRIEVERPUPPIES: AKC, Bredfortrainability,shots,vet checked.Parentshere.$800. 585-384-5962

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MOVING? Local &LongDistance. Also,cleanOuts!FinewoodEnterprises,133WilliamStreetPalmyra, NY.14522.NYS#32574. 315-331-1365

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THE AREA’S FINESTPAINTERS: 3DPaintingandStaining.NowbookingSpringandSummerPaintjobs. InteriorandExterior.CallRay 315-317-9993

VINYLWINDOWS NY ENERGYSTAR $350INSTALLED LifetimeWarranty TRIPLEGLASS$405 CNYWINDOWS 315-515-7352 OVER10,000 WINDOWSINSTALLED

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Spring shows what God can do with a drab and dirty world.

~ Virgil A. Kraft

WANTED COINS - CURRENCY US Coins,Currency,Collections HIGHESTPRICESPAID PrivateCollector Honeoye-Pittsford 585-322-5909

BUYING: Antiques, includingPyrex bowls,porch&housefurniture.Barn itemsincludingcabinets,cupboards, tools,andmanyotheritems.Musical instruments.Vintagehunting,fishing, andtrappingitems.Taxidermy mounts,oldtoysandtrains,gasand oilrelateditems,anyadvertisingsigns. Ibuyawidevarietyofitems.Willbuy onepieceorestate.Callandtellme whatyouhave.Cashwaiting. 585-721-1005

HonorYourLovedOne In printandonlinebypublishinganObituaryinourPassages section.Includescolorphoto. Call: 585-226-8111

STORAGEUNITSALES: Contents of Unit#1003 previously rentedby KoriArden.Contents of Unit#1242 previouslyrented by EleanorBurnett. Contentsof Unit#1259 previouslyrentedby JosephClingerman.Contentsof Unit#1064 previouslyrentedby JamesHall.Contentsof Unit #1256 and Unit#1193 previouslyrentedby VinceJoslin Contentsof Unit#1048 previouslyrentedby BillMartin Contentsof Unit#1004 previouslyrentedby TaraMcLaughlin.Contentsof Unit#1218 previouslyrentedby KalobMurphy Contentsof Unit#1075 previouslyrentedby HectorRondon. Saletobeheldon Saturday, June22,2024at2:30pm. at EZSelfStorageofGeneva,3500 Rte.14AGeneva,NY.”

PRACTICAL GIFTS FOR RECENT GRADUATES

Résumé service: In this competitive job market, individuals need to take advantage of every opportunity to stand out from the crowd. Résumé rules have changed, and graduates will be best served by companies that know the ins and outs of writing effective résumés. Employers often use digital scanning software to sift through applicants, so knowing which keywords and tags to use can ensure a résumé gets noticed. Costs can range from $100 to $200, depending on the services desired.

RUMMAGE SALE

FLACRA is growing and adding positions!

Walk-in/Open Interviews!

Wednesdays, 10am-2pm in the Human Resources Office 440 Professional Park, Cli on Springs, NY 14432

We have immediate openings for:

• Registered Nurses

• Licensed Practical Nurses

• LMSW, OT and other licensed staff

• Counselors • Peer Advocates

• Behavioral Health Technicians

• Cleaners and more!

Learn more about our agency and how you can help us to save lives. Competitive Pay Career Development Educational Opportunities

For additional information applicants may contact FLACRA Human Resources at 315-462-9116 or email resume@flacra.org

Want a Fun Summer Job on e Water?

Sodus Bay Yacht Club is hiring!

• Cooks ($15- $35/hr based on experience)

• Servers & Bartenders (starting at $15/hr plus incentives) Apply by calling (315) 483-9550 or (585) 545-5431 or email your resume to: shestorms47@yahoo.com

GET A HANDLE ON WORK-RELATED STRESS

Work-related stress is an all too common problem in workplaces across the globe. According to the American Institute of Stress, 80 percent of workers report feeling stress on the job. Perhaps most troubling, nearly half of those people admit they need help in learning how to manage their stress.

The American Psychological Association notes that stressful work environments can contribute to a host of physical problems, including headache, sleep disturbances and short temper. Chronic stress can produce more serious consequences such as high blood pressure while also weakening sufferers’ immune systems. Stress at the workplace also can make it difficult to concentrate, which in turn can compromise workers’ abilities to perform at the peak of their abilities. That supports the notion that stress is a problem for both employees and employers. As a result, finding ways to reduce that stress should be a team effort. Getting a handle on stress can be difficult. Since so many people trace their stress to the jobs they need to get by, they might think it’s impossible to address that stress without derailing their careers. But there ways for professionals to get a handle on their stress without negatively affecting their careers.

LOCAL DELIVERY DRIVER • FULL-TIME

Salary Range • Approx. $75,000 a year to start $3,000 Retention Bonus Program as well Excellent medical, dental and 401k benefits package!

Immediate full-time employment opportunities for CDL-A drivers. Duties consist of delivering to McDonald’s restaurants in New York State. No layovers. Must be willing to work in the yard fueling and switching when not driving. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including a weekend day. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. 18+ months’ driving experience preferred.

To apply: http://www.a-d.us

DID YOU KNOW?

In a survey of 3,500 working professionals, Allied Van Lines found that 17 percent had relocated for a job. Roughly 50 percent of those who relocated did so for career advancement and/or more money, while 8 percent moved to be closer to family or for other relationship reasons. Moving is often characterized as stressful, and 31 percent of survey respondents who moved indicated that finding a home was the most challenging part of relocating for a job. Acclimating to a new community (29 percent), finding services such as utilities and medical care (13 percent) and making friends (12 percent) were also cited as some of the most challenging parts of relocating for a job. As difficult as relocating can be, 64 percent of those who had relocated expressed positive sentiments toward their job relocation, while just 7.5 percent harbored negative feelings about relocating (28 percent were neutral).

FLACRA is growing and adding positions!

Lewis St., Geneva, NY 14456

• First 10 applicants to arrive will be entered into a

For additional information applicants may contact FLACRA Human Resources at 315-462-9116 or email resume@flacra.org ursday, June 13, 2024 • 4pm to 7pm

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* James Barry, the Inspector General of the British Army in 1858 during a period when women were not respected in the medical field, had a highly successful career in surgery for more than 50 years. During an autopsy after Barry’s death, he was discovered to be a woman in disguise. To avoid embarrassment, the war department and medical association arranged for the doctor to be interred as a man.

Join Our Team!

Mail Room and Production

Part-time/Full-time

Learn the basics of direct mail and assist in fulfilling all of the work sent through the Postal Service. Prior understanding of the USPS is a bonus but not a requirement. We will coach the right person with the right attitude. This position also includes learning to fulfill jobs in our plate-making room and on our brandnewtonerpresses. $20/hour.