PAW’S CORNER

Provide Ample Water: Make sure your pets have access to plenty of fresh and cool water at all times. You can even add ice cubes to the water bowl to keep it cooler for longer.

Create Shaded Areas: Set up shaded spots in your yard or on your balcony where your pets can relax. Use umbrellas, canopies, or create natural shaded areas with plants.

Indoor Retreats: Ensure that your pets have a cool place indoors where they can escape the heat. If possible, keep the air conditioning on or use fans to circulate air.

Cooling Mats or Beds: Consider getting cooling mats or beds designed for pets. ese can provide relief from the heat and help regulate their body temperature.

Freeze Treats: Freeze pet-friendly treats like cubes of watermelon, low-sodium chicken broth, or yogurt. ese can be a tasty and cooling snack.

Limit Exercise: Avoid exercising your pets during the hottest parts of the day. Opt for walks and playtime during the cooler mornings or evenings.

Avoid Hot Surfaces: Asphalt and sand can become extremely hot and can burn your pet’s paws. Stick to grassy areas or invest in pet booties to protect their paws.

Pet-Friendly Pools or Sprinklers: If your pet enjoys water, consider setting up a kiddie pool or sprinkler for them to play in. Make sure the water is cool and clean.

Avoid Hot Cars: Never leave your pets in a parked car, even with the windows cracked. Cars can become dangerously hot in a matter of minutes.

Check for Signs of Overheating: Be vigilant for signs of heat stress, including excessive panting, drooling, lethargy, or disorientation. If you notice these signs, bring your pet to a cooler area and contact your veterinarian.

Remember, di erent pets have di erent tolerances for heat. Always consider your pet’s breed, age, and health condition when implementing cooling strategies. If you’re unsure, consult your veterinarian for personalized advice.

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THOUGHT participants as part of their prize box. Thank you for supporting literacy and libraries! We appreciate it more than you know.

KNIGHT in SHINING ARMOR

Very SPECIAL THANKS to the wonderful man who helped me after I tripped and fell on the uneven sidewalk outside the Canandaigua Post Office on Friday 7/21. Even though I was lucky enough to not be seriously injured, I’m not so sure I could have stood back up on my own. You were so kind to help me up, walk me into the post office and back out to my car, just to be sure I was okay. I wish I had a way to thank you personally, but will have to just hope you read this message thanking you for your kindness.

Missed Appointments

If you miss your appointment without canceling you get charged. Why then, if you have an appointment and you’re sitting there past the time, sometimes one hour plus, shouldn’t they be charged?

PLZ Return my JOSH!

Gosh darn it! My lawn sign of vaulting Josh Allen was kidnapped last week. A gift from family, he began jumping over my row of multi-colored solar lights during the ‘22-23 Christmas/Football Season. Similar figures exist to buy for yourself, if a fan. And if you’re the opposite, there are multiple methods to promote your own team without resorting to petit larceny. Please return Josh ASAP. The neighborhood misses him. We’d appreciate it, too, if you’d stop discarding your personal trash out your vehicle windows onto our properties. That glass bottle shattered all over my driveway & lawn, plus the road shoulder. It endangered neighborhood pets & children, plus passing sneaker soles & bicycle tires. We’ve got many more important activities to better occupy our time than collecting your daily assortment of cigarette butts & empty packs, fast food garbage, bottles & cans, etc.…

(Come Home, Josh! No ransom demands were issued.)

SHOWING

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SUNDAY, SEPT 10, 2023

Presale/Drive Thru Pickup 12 noon to 2pm Perkinsville Nature Conservancy Inc. (Formerly Perkinsville Rod & Gun) 1182 Chapel Street Perkinsville

Donation $15.00/each (includes entry for $50 drawings)

St. George - Forsythe

Funeral Home andM uments

109 West Naples St. • Wayland, NY 14572 (585) 728-2100

EXPLORE HOSPICE OPTIONS FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE

Hospice is not only directed toward the person experiencing a life-limiting illness or injury, but is also designed to offer support and resources to family members to help them better cope with the end of a loved one’s life.

1970 - 2023

Bernard Ryan passed away suddenly on June 8, 2023 in Church Hill, TN at 52 years of age; 1 week after the passing of his mother, roughout his life Bernie was an extremely hard worker. He had a passion for cooking and worked as a chef for several years. Later, he decided to make a change and moved into the construction business. He worked with other construction companies and builders for a few years before opening his own business. He operated BR Ventures for many years, framing beautiful homes in the Rochester area. Bernie took pride in all of his work and seemed to excel with ease in anything he tried.

Bernie was born on November 15, 1970 to Doryce and eodore Ryan Sr. in Dansville, NY.

He grew up in Wayland,NY and was active and quite talented in several sports in the Wayland area during his youth. He met his wife Candi in high school; they later reacquainted in 2009 and married in 2015. ey resided in Bloom eld, NY until December of 2018.

He loved NASCAR and attended many races over the years. He also enjoyed camping and traveling with his wife and friends. He would make friends wherever they went. He continued to cook fabulous meals for friends and family when on camping/racing trips and vacations and he always enjoyed hosting holiday meals for everyone at their home.

Bernie is survived by his wife, Candi; son, Terry (Mandy) Mathews, step-children, Jordan (Bekky) Boberg, Caitlin (Jesse) Smith-Toates; grandchildren,Tanner and Tucker Mathews, Odin Boberg, Emma, Ava and Olivia Toastes; siblings, Audrey-Anne (Kevin) Goddard, eodore (Ted) Ryan Jr, eresa Ryan (Ed Eubanks), Kevin (Alison) Ryan and sister-in-law, Cindy (Sandy) Guerrero; nieces and nephews, John (Carrie) Goddard, Megan (Neil) Wing, Brittany, Jack and Erika Ryan, Chelsea (Alec) Andrea. Also their dog Niko who was like their child. Many other dear friends and relatives.

Special thanks to Bernie’s best friend, Phil Kappesser of TN for all your help and care!

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, Doryce and eodore Ryan Sr.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of Life Saturday, August 19th, 2023 from 1-5pm at the Wayland Rod & Gun Club, 2222 Deiter Rd,Wayland, NY.

Robert E. Derrenbacher

August 8, 2023

Wayland - Robert E. Derrenbacher, 66 years of age, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 8, 2023.

Bob was born August 14, 1956 in Dansville, the son of Emerick and Ruth (Henry) Derrenbacher. He grew up in Dansville and graduated from Dansville Central School. Bob moved to Wayland in the 1970s and had remained a resident of that area ever since. Bob and Gail Williams married on July 31, 1982 at their home in Wayland and celebrated over 41 years together.

Bob’s employment included 25 years as a corrections o cer. e majority of his time was at Groveland, having retired a few years ago. His hobbies included crossword puzzles and Sudoku; attending sporting events, especially the Bu alo Bills games; doing yard work and spending time outside; his 2002 Mustang; and his undeniable sense of humor. He was a jokester that could make Gail roll her eyes often!

Bob was pre-deceased by his parents, Emerick and Ruth Derrenbacher; his sister and brother-in-law, Dale and Paul Jester; his sister-in-law, Kim Cavallaro; and his brother-in-law, Paul Williams. He is survived by his wife, Gail Derrenbacher of Wayland; his son and his wife, Zachary and Andrea Derrenbacher of GA; his grandson, Maximus Koproski; his siblings, Kay (Gayle) VanDurme of KS, Joanne (Mike) Quinn of Dansville and Chris Cavallaro of Rochester; his brother-in-law and his wife, Steve and Karen Williams of Dansville; along with several nieces and nephews.

Bob’s family and friends called Friday, August 11, 2023 from 4-7pm at St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. His funeral service took place after calling hours on Friday at 7pm at the funeral home.

Contributions in memory of Robert E.Derrenbacher may be made to the Springwater Wayland EMS Ambulance Service, 7 South Lackawanna St., Wayland, NY 14572.

July 28, 2023

Springwater/Wayland/Sarasota, FL - George E. Glady, 73 years of age, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in Sarasota, Florida.

George was born October 20,1949 in Dansville, NY, the son of Edward and Harriet (Penkoske) Glady. He graduated high school and went on to earn an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Optics from Monroe Community College in Rochester and then his Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology.

George and Joann Simonsen were married April 2, 1977 at St. Paul’s Church inWayland and celebrated over 46 years together. roughout their life together they resided in many di erent areas in the country that included the Springwater/Wayland areas; Rochester, NY; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Tulsa, OK; Gaithersburg, MD; Herndon, VA; and nally retiring in Sarasota, FL.

George was an industrial engineer and entrepreneur. is background, his expertise and work ethic enabled he and Joann to build, operate and sustain a very successful contact lens manufacturing business, Euclid Systems Corporation in Herndon,VA.

George’s hobbies were many. He was a history enthusiast; loved to travel, both nationally and internationally; collecting trains; woodworking; bluegrass music (listening to and singing as well); and playing poker. He was a baseball and football fan, choosing the team where he lived as his favorite at that time. George was also an accomplished bowler. He was a member of the PBA and had a sanctioned 300 game of which he was extremely proud!

George was pre-deceased by his parents, Edward and Harriet Glady. He is survived by his wife, Joann Simonsen Glady of Sarasota; his daughter, Laura Valentine Glady of Sarasota; his sisters and their husbands, Antoinette and Gerald ompson of Fairport, NY and Evelyn and Paul Lucas of Alexandria,VA; along with several cousins, nieces and nephews.

George’s funeral services will be announced as soon as they are nalized along with interment in Ashley Cemetery in Springwater, NY. Contributions in memory of George E. Glady may be made to: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC.org) an international relief organization

GPLI (Gas Permeable Lens Institute (contact Beth@GPLI.info) a contact lens educational organization

Wayland Historical Society: info@waylandnuseum.org

Geraldine V. Goss

August 3, 2023

Wayland – Geraldine V. Goss, 95 years of age, passed away ursday afternoon, August 3, 2023 at Living Center at Geneva North in Geneva. Gerry was born April 24, 1928 in Hornell, the daughter of Ira and Eloise (Caple) Davis. She grew up in and resided in several di erent areas that included: Auburn, Hornell, Holland Patent, Ulysses, PA and East Aurora. Gerry and Francis Goss were married July 6, 1946 and together they celebrated almost 57 years of marriage. Gerry and Fran moved to the Wayland area in the late 1940s.Fran passed away in 2003 and Gerry remained in Wayland until 2014 when she moved to Geneva.

Early in life, Gerry worked at the Silk Mill. Upon marriage and motherhood she thrived as she embarked on homemaker,housewife and mother to her two children.During this she also was the bookkeeper for Goss Excavating and secretary for many bowling leagues. Her memory was impeccable. She would see people searching for graves at the cemetery and would often walk over and direct them without looking at the map. She loved staying busy doing yardwork, playing Euchre and other card games, tending to her cats, volunteering at the local nursing home, driving for Faith in Action and was active at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Perkinsville of which she was a member for many years.

Gerry was pre-deceased by her parents, Ira and Eloise Davis; her husband, Francis Goss; her sister and brother-in-law, Lola and Sid Fursman and her brother and sister-in-law, Ira and Sylvia Davis. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Goss of Geneva, NY and her son, Wayne (Jackie) Canute-Goss of Livonia; her nieces, Cynthia Synakowski of Holland Patent, NY and Trish Hartman of Lebanon, TN; her nephew, Don (Mary) Fursman of Brookhaven, PA; her Godson, Darrell (Sharon) Pragel of Mulberry, TN; along with several grandnieces and grandnephews.

Gerry’s family and friends called Tuesday, August 8, 2023 from 10am-12pm at St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. Her funeral was 12pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Committal prayers and interment took place immediately following at Wayland Village Cemetery.

In lieu of owers, contributions may be made to: Ferals & Kittens & Cats Oh My, PO Box 18953, Rochester, NY 14618. Please visit www.stgeorgefuneralhome.com for online condolences.

Flower Meanings

If you would like to customize your arrangement of funeral flowers further, there are more flower meanings that might express your sentiments in this time of grief and remembrance. Though they may not be the traditional funeral flowers, any flowers that share your sympathy with the bereaved and celebrate the deceased’s memory are appropriate for a funeral. The xeranthemum symbolizes eternity and immortality. Cyclamens say “goodbye”¤? and forget-me-nots send a message of faithful love and memories. Marjoram conveys comfort and consolation. The nasturtium celebrates patriotism. If you are aware of flowers that were a favorite of the deceased or that a member of the bereaved family particularly favors, those blooms may also be a good choice for a funeral gift. Whatever flowers you choose to send, your thoughtful message of sympathy will certainly be a comfort to those who are mourning the loss of a loved one.

The Right Way To Update A R Sum

Put your own voice in the résumé. Rather than using standard verbiage on your résumé, personalize what you want to say. Hiring managers want to hire a human, not a machine. When speaking about yourself, be sure to use strong action words that define your skills even further. HR professionals cite terms like “managed,” “achieved” and “improved” as examples of positive, assertive words.

COME FOR A JOB... STAY FOR A CAREER!

Body & Paint Technicians

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus after 90-Day Probationary Period

Matthews Buses, Inc. has an opening for a Body & Paint Technician at our Avon Facility. We are seeking a motivated individual who can work independently and possesses the following experience:

• 3 Years’ Experience

• Fabrication Skills

• Must have own tools

• Clean Driving Record

Matthews Buses offers excellent pay and a full benefits package including health, dental, 401k program with generous company match, holidays, and paid time off.

Qualified candidates should apply to:

Michelle McKernon mmckernon@matthewsgroupinc.com

Naples Central School

is looking to ll the following positions:

One REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE:

Minimum Quali cations: is is a professional nursing position involving responsibility for giving care to students and for performing related nursing services such as pupil health screening and noti cation of defects and communicable disease control requiring judgment and skills.

Hiring Range: $25.70-$30.70/hr. as per experience.

Bene ts: Health Insurance as well as Sick and Personal Time.

One BUILDING MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT:

Minimum Quali cations: Either One (1) year of full-time paid work experience in construction, building maintenance, grounds maintenance or landscape, or in a recognized building trade; OR Possession of a vocational or technical training program certi cate in one of the building trades; Valid NYS Operator's License required.

Hiring Range: $14.20 - $16.20/hr. as per experience.

Bene ts: Health Insurance as well as Sick, Personal and Vacation Time.

One Full-time TEACHER ASSISTANT: is is a permanent position working with Elementary School Students

Minimum Quali cations: Associates Degree and willingness to obtain your NYS Teaching Assistant Certi cation. Experience working with children is preferred.

Hiring Range: $14.70 - $16.70/hr. as per experience.

Bene ts: Health Insurance as well as Sick and Personal Time.

One TEMPORARY TEACHER ASSISTANT: is is a full-time Temporary position for the 2023-2024 school year, with the possibility of becoming a permanent position.

Employment Dates are August 30, 2023 through June 30, 2024. is position entails working with High School students.

Minimum Quali cations: Associates Degree and willingness to obtain your NYS Teaching Assistant Certi cation. Experience working with children is preferred.

Hiring Range: $14.70 - $16.70/hr. as per experience.

Applications are available on the Naples Central School Website at http://www.naplescsd.org and must be submitted by Wednesday, August 30, 2023. EOE

Bath Dental Professionals

Dental Hygienist Opportunity

Seeking new or experienced dental hygienist to join our team. Nearly new and growing dental practice in Bath NY. Full or Part-time. Great Salary and bene ts package including 401k, paid vacations, holidays, CE, etc.

For more information contact: DrkenHale@DansvilleDental.com

What It Takes To Be A Team Player

The ability to communicate, interact and work collectively with others is both a professional and personal asset. But in certain ways, the reliance on technology has made working as a team more complicated. People have grown accustomed to spending large quantities of time alone working at computers or on phones and tablets, potentially compromising their ability to work directly with others when the need arises.

According to Monster.com, when it comes to choosing a candidate for a new job or promotion, employers consistently say they want a team player. That means it’s advantageous for professionals looking to further their careers to brush up on their team-building and social skills.

Tow Truck Driver

Full and Part-time positions. Must have experience in light duty towing and recovery, light service work. No CDL required. Must have a tow endorsement and clean driver’s license.

For more information apply at: M&R Automotive Service

Geneseo, NY or send resume to: mras1automotive@gmail.com

Leaving A Job Gracefully

Announce your departure. Work collectively with your manager and other higher-ups to decide how to best handle the announcement to other employees.

Deputy Director of Finance

Starting Wage: $100,000-$115,000

Department Head

11 Murray Hill Dr., Mt. Morris, NY 14510

Responsibilities include overseeing and performing a variety of accounting and business management duties related to nancial management, payroll and data processing functions of the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (LCCNR). e work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Long Term Care with considerable latitude given for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over subordinate employees engaged in accounting and clerical duties. e Deputy Director for Finance does related work as assigned.

Jobs For Students Proficient In Math

Accountant: Accountants are responsible for keeping accounting records and preparing financial statements for businesses or individuals.

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 are a handful of ways for professionals to get a handle on their stress without negatively affecting their careers.

Entry Level Technicians/Detailer/Bus Prep Tech

Come for a job…. Stay for a career

Matthews Buses, Inc., New York’s largest omas Built Bus dealer has immediate full-time openings for entry level technicians, detailers, paint & body technician, and a Bus Prep Tech in our Avon facility. Successful candidate must possess:

• Experience with lettering and/or graphics installation is a plus.

• Pro ciency in the cleaning/detailing of automobiles, vans, and buses.

• Fabrication Skills.

• Must have own tools or at least the basics to perform the job.

• Work independently and with a “team.”

• Clean Driving Record.

• Will train the right individual.

Matthews Buses o ers excellent pay and a full bene ts package including health, dental, vision, 401K program with generous company match, paid holidays, and earned paid time o along with sick time.

Qualified candidates should apply to:

Michelle McKernon

mmckernon@matthewsgroupinc.com

Distractions That Can Affect Efficiency At Work

The internet: The CareerBuilder survey found that employers believed the internet is the second biggest productivity killer. Professionals with a lot on their plates should do everything they can to avoid surfing the internet during the workday. The internet can be a rabbit hole, and even individuals who only intend to take a brief break from work to check the news or clear their head may soon find themselves moving from website to website while their work piles up. If it’s a mental break you need, get up and take a brief walk around the office instead of surfing the internet.