Chicken BBQ

TAKING THE PAIN OUT OF LIVE EVENT MANAGEMENT (NAPSI)—Anyoneinvolvedinrunningatheater,festival,orasportingorlive music event knows all too well the difficulty of doing it on your own. Some event managers turn to third parties like Eventbrite or Ticketmaster to get help with critical ticket sales, but one of the biggest pain points is finding an effective ticketing solution that supports their brand. When ticketing, marketing, fundraising and donation activities are not synchronized, event managers spend more time managing their business rather than the event itself. This leads to lost profits and angry patrons.

Rick Blair, co-founder of Artisan Center Theater in Hurst, TX, went through years of trying different ticket brokers to increase sales, but was put off by thehighfeesandlackofpersonalattention.Healsofoundthatthesolutions he tried did not work well with his other tools. “I had separate platforms for ticketing, marketing, website updates and donor management. None of them talked to each other and the entire process was a mess,” he said. Two years ago, he discovered the Vendini ticketing platform. Now the theater has an all-in-one system to handle VIP alerts and online, mobile and box office ticket sales that integrates with e-mail, social and direct marketing.

By using Vendini’s Patron Connect, Blair and his team are notified when a donor is coming to the show and where they will be sitting. “When I get the alert, I can rush to my office, write a thank-you card, and slip it onto the donor’s seat before they arrive. That has resulted in many new donations because everyone appreciates a personal touch. Patron Connect is one of my most powerful marketing tools.”

Vendini makes event execution simpler and faster. Event managers can create an event, specify dates and times, set pricing, and start selling tickets in minutes. Vendini’s live event management software helps managers like Blair run events more easily and effectively.

Learn More: For more information, go to www.vendini.com.

Not only is February the month of love, but it’s also the official month of Love Your Pets!

Love Your Pet Month Giveaway

Bring in a bag of pet supplies, dog food, cat food, and cat li er. Don’t forget toys! We will enter you to win our local “Date Day” Gi Certi cate board! It includes a $50 gas gi certi cate, a $50 breakfast gi certi cate to Miss Batavia Diner, a $50 shopping gi certi cate to Oliver’s Candies, a $50 lunch gi certi cate to Sta ord Store, a $50 shopping Visa gi certi cate for wherever you choose, and a $100 dinner gi certi cate to Red Osier Landmark Restaurant! A $350 value. You may also make a donation of $5 or more for a chance to win this great “Date Day” giveaway!

All proceeds and donations will go to e Genesee County Animal Shelter. e winning ticket will be drawn Tuesday, February 28th at 4pm. No need to be present.

February Early Bird Specials

Tuesday through Friday, and Sundays starting at 4:15pm. Not valid February 12, 13 or 14.

Lemon Crumb Tilapia.................................. $18

Skillet Prime Rib Stew with Mixed Vegetables over Mashed Potatoes $20

Chicken Alfredo topped with Artichoke, Red Pepper and Provolone $22

Shrimp Alfredo over Pasta $25

8 Ounce Prime Rib and 4 Ounce Lobster Tail $28

All dinners include Soup Du Jour, Fresh Garden Salad, Choice of Potato (unless Potato and Pasta is speci ed), Homemade Dinner Roll, Homemade Strawberry Bread and Chef Choice of Dessert.

Dinner Special & Hours for Valentine’s

Taste of Sta ord - $85/pp

Valentine’s Day Special 4 Course Meal

Homemade Crab & Lobster Bisque (served tableside)

Caesar salad (prepared tableside)

10oz Prime Rib w/ 4oz Lobster Tail Choice of potato

Banana Foster Flambé

February To-Go Dinner Specials

Tuesday through Friday, and Sundays starting at 4:15pm. Not valid February 12, 13 or 14.

Prime Rib Sandwich with Soup of the Day and Potato Wedges ................ $10

Veal Parmesan over Pasta with Garden Salad and Roll........................................ $15

10 Ounce Prime Rib with Baked Potato and Garden Salad.......................................................... $20

10 Ounce Prime Rib with 4 Ounce Lobster Tail, Baked Potato and Garden Salad............................... $25

FRIDAYSONLY-FishFrytoGo- BeerBa ered HaddockFishFry,HomemadeSlawandFrenchFries......$12

ink Spring with our February Cocktail Specials! $8 Each

• Jose Cuervo 1800

• Strawberry Margarita • Pink Whitney

• Lemon Drop Martini

• Filthy New Amsterdam Bloody Mary

Our Featured February Wine

Ancient Vines Red Zinfandel from California. Perfect with any of our beef dishes with its dark fruit avor and velvet nish.

Our food trailers are booking fast with spring and summer bookings. Call 343-6972 for all your food truck and catering needs.

Sun., Feb. 12 (Big Game Sunday) OPEN 1-4pm Mon., Feb. 13 OPEN 4-8pm Tues., Feb. 14 (Valentine’s Day) OPEN 4-8pm

IFSERVICEANDINTEGRITY MATTER TOYOU:CallHart’sInsuranceAgencyinPerryforyourCar, Home,BusinessorFarminsurance needsat237-2126or

1-800-722-1877.TheStandardofExcellenceSince1877

YARD SALE TIPS

Shop with a plan. If you are looking for something specific, you have the best chance of finding it by shopping early. For the best bargains, shopping toward the end of the sales may garner some deep discounts.

Yard sales are popular ways to make money and clear homes of unwanted items.

TOYVEHICLEPOPUPSALE.

RTP Toys,etc.(OwnerBobPersia)tobringtoysaletoUnderthe AppleTreeAntiquesandGifts, locatedat:7407RidgeRoadWest, BROCKPORT,NY14420.Saturday,February11thfrom10-4PM. SellinglargescaleTonka,Buddy L,andErtltucksplusothervintagetoysfromthe1950’s-90’s. GreatsaleforeBaysellers.

Part-TimeSiteManager

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ODSManagementInc.isagrowingcompanyfocusedonthesuccessfuloperationofaffordableLIHTC/ RD515housingproperties.ODSiscurrentlyseekingapart-timeemployeefora32-unitapartmentcomplex inLima,NYforthefollowingposition:

SiteManager: (10-12hoursperweek)Hands-onexperienceandthedemonstratedabilitytosuccessfully assistinthemanagementofstaffandoverseeingday-to-dayoperations,marketingandleasingactivity, occupancy,rentcollection&annualtenantcerti cations.Thispositionis‘handson’,&requiresthe abilitytointeractwithpeopleonadailybasis,&inconcertwiththemanager,residentsandstaff,keep aharmonious,cohesiveatmosphere.REQUIREMENTS:Strongverbal,writtenandcustomerservice/ communicationskillsareessential;computerpro ciency(speci callyinMS-Word,Excel,andOutlook)isa requirement,andfamiliaritywithSIMPLYComputerFHAsoftwarewouldbeabigplus.

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Flexibility,positiveattitude,teamorientationandwillingnesstolearnareamust!Previousexperiencewith subsidizedhousingprogramsispreferredbutnotrequired.AvalidNYSdriverlicenseisrequiredandthe successfulcandidatemusthaveacleanrecordandcriminalbackgroundcheck. Weoffercompetitivepaycommensuratewithexperience.Interestedapplicantsshouldforwardtheir resumeandcoverlettertoLeslieatlfurry@odsmgmt.comorfaxitto716-542-2111.

ODSisanequalopportunityemployer.

DID YOU KNOW?

Retirement can seem like it will never come for young professionals. But time can be a sieve, and retirement age can arrive in the blink of an eye. Young adults who have not planned accordingly for retirement can find themselves in financial straits at a point in their lives when they want to kick back and enjoy themselves. Financial experts from Money, CNN and The Motley Fool advise that financially solvent people should begin saving aggressively for their retirements early on. Ideally people should start saving in their 20s when they first leave school and begin their careers. The sooner one saves, the more time money has to grow. Vanguard says that the person who saves $4,500 per year over a career spanning 45 years can reach a goal of having more than $1 million in savings by the time he or she retires. Compounding interest and investment matches from employers can further secure professionals’ financial futures.

Local Avon, NY Manufacturer accepting applications for Full-Time B Shi

Monday – ursday 5:30PM-2AM and Fridays 3PM-11:30PM.

Bene ts include: $250 sign-on bonus, PTO, paid recognized holidays, 401K, medical, dental, life insurance, EAP, long and short term disability

Positions available:

Production Workers

Hourly Starting Compensation: $16.75-$17.25

Local Avon, NY Manufacturer accepting applications for Safety Manager

Monday-Friday, 40-50 hours per week.

Bene ts include: PTO, paid recognized holidays, 401K, medical, dental, life insurance, EAP, long and short term disability

Starting Salary: $1,100/wk. plus bene ts. Minimum 5 years’ experience in comprehensive safety management. NYS DOT experience a must. Bachelor’s degree required. Apply at:

Apply in person at 495 Rochester St., Avon, NY or email: H-R@graymetal.com

Apply in person at 495 Rochester St., Avon, NY or email: H-R@graymetal.com

Local Avon, NY Manufacturer accepting applications for Full-Time A Shi

Bene ts include: $250 sign-on bonus, PTO, paid recognized holidays, 401K, medical, dental, life insurance, EAP, long and short term disability.

Positions available:

Production Workers

$15.40-$16.10/Hour

Monday – ursday 7AM-5:30PM

Loader/Pullers

$17.40/Hour

Monday – Friday 7AM-3:30PM

Local Avon, NY Manufacturer accepting applications for Maintenance Technician

• M-F 8AM – 4:30PM. A shi , overtime available.

• General manufacturing machinery maintenance.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in maintenance.

• Eligible for PTO per company handbook.

• Paid recognized holidays.

• Eligible for medical/dental.

• Life insurance & 401K

• Must have basic tools. Uniforms provided.

• Start hourly compensation $22.25 – $23.25 based on experience plus bene ts.

• Sign-on bonus $250 at 90 day review.

Apply in person at 495 Rochester St., Avon, NY or email: H-R@graymetal.com

Apply in person at 495 Rochester St., Avon, NY or email: H-R@graymetal.com