AVON:100Polebridge Rd. July 27th&28th(9am-4pm)Raindates 8/3&8/4.TACK,kingbedspread, Coachpurses,Oreckvacuum, Women’s/Men’sclothes,shoes/ sandals,pictureframes,1920’schina setfor12.
GENESEO:35OAK Street August 10August11(9am-4pm)BENEFIT GarageSale:AllproceedsgotoTHE RabbitResourceandTheMenagerie, 2localnonprofits.Collectibles, householdsmalls,women’sclothing andshoes-somenewwithtags,oddsn-ends.Donationswelcome.
Place signs around your neighborhood. Be aware that there are ordinances that govern where signage can be located. Check with your town’s municipal office to determine if you need any permits for your signs or the yard sale itself. Make sure signs are legible for drivers and pedestrians alike.
While many people visit yard sales looking for antiques or other unique items that likely can’t be found at traditional retailers, yard sale shoppers should know that their efforts can be great for the environment. Shoppers can browse through gently used items that no longer serve utility for the seller but may be just what buyers are looking for. Rather than throwing out belongings that get little use, people who organize a sale are reducing their contributions to nearby landfills.
GENESEO:4920RESERVOIR Road Multi familyyardsale.Friday,7/19& Saturday,7/20(9am-3pm).Somethingforeveryone!Couch,chairs, coffeetable,linens,homedecorand kitchenitems.
LIVONIA:6711COE Road. July 26-28Yardsale:homedecor,small furnitureitems,framedart,dishsets, muchmorepricedtosell.9am-5pm
HENRIETTA:50Partridgeberry Way Friday,7/26(9am5pm),Saturday,7/27(9am-noon) Clothing:Women’s(S-XL)Girl’s (S-XL)Men’sSportsitems,Backto school,Children’sitems, housewares,Holiday,Toomuch tomention.LotsofNEWitems! pricedtosell.
BATAVIA: Apple Grove,Pratt Rd,Lot60.July19th&20th (9-4pm).JohnDeereworkingridinglawnmower,electricworking wheelchair,handsaws,many interestingitems.
YARD SALE TIPS
Have a nice display. First impressions can mean a lot. Buyers are more apt to visit neat, well-laid-out sales than those that are just a bunch of boxes that have to be dug through.
• Nurturing environment to learn & practice new skills
• 15,000 sq. ft. building & 20 acre property
• Indoor and outdoor activities
All districts and homeschoolers welcome!
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HOW COMMUNITIES BENEFIT WHEN CONSUMERS SHOP LOCAL
Support nonprofits. Local businesses often support good work in the community, such as nonprofit groups. These can include schools and sports teams, among other groups. According to Dr. Sue Lynn Sasser, professor of economics at the University of Central Oklahoma, studies indicate nonprofits “receive 250 percent more support from small businesses than larger ones.”
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Balance engagement with patience: NFIB® recommends that business owners tone down their sales efforts without coming off as disengaged. Warmly welcome visitors to the booth or stall and express a willingness to discuss products customers appear interested in. But keep in mind that many people attend festivals and marketplaces to browse, so give them space after welcoming them to the booth.
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straw-colored. According to the lawn care and pesticide experts at Ortho
, when a lawn is affected by ascochyta leaf blight, its healthy grass blades will be mixed in with diseased grass blades. Most prevalent in the spring, this disease can affect grass at any time during the growing season. That’s because the ascochyta fungi invade leaf blades through wounds, such as those that can result from mowing. Ortho® notes that dull lawn mowers can contribute to the disease, which might disappear on its own and can even return after it’s seemingly been cured.
HOW TO CLEAN AND PREPARE OUTDOOR FURNITURE FOR THE SEASON
Outdoor fabrics are derived from different materials. However, this general-purpose recipe, courtesy of the DIY Network, may help clean many outdoor fabrics. Mix 1 teaspoon dishwashing detergent, 1 quart warm water and 1 tablespoon borax together. Saturate a sponge and use it to wash the cushions. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then spray it off with a high-force hose. Stand the cushions on their edges to dry outdoors.
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Call animal control to have a groundhog relocated. Animal trapping professionals can live trap and release a groundhog elsewhere. Don’t try to trap a groundhog yourself, as they can be feisty and bite or scratch if scared.
Introduce a fireplace. Fireplaces were once hot commodities, but that popularity waned in the 1970s and 1980s. Homeowners with chimneys may discover a fireplace was boarded over and the bare bones still exist that can be renovated to bring back character. There also are ventless freestanding units that are quite affordable that can mimic the look of a built-in fireplace.
MOMENTS IN TIME
The History Channel
* On July 20, 1865, Pierre Lallement, a Frenchman, arrives in the United States carrying the plans and components for the first modern bicycle. Although he built and patented the first bicycle, Lallement received no recognition and failed to acquire enough funds to open a factory. He sold the rights to the patent in 1868 and moved back to France.
* On July 23, 1888, Raymond Chandler, creator of detective Philip Marlowe, is born in Chicago. During the Depression, Chandler began writing to support himself. He published “The Big Sleep” in 1939, followed by “Farewell My Lovely” and “The Long Goodbye.”
* On July 25, 1898, during the Spanish-American War, U.S. forces launch their invasion of the island of Puerto Rico. With only seven deaths, U.S. troops under Gen. Nelson Miles were able to secure the island by mid-August.
* On July 26, 1943, Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger is born in Dartford, Kent, England. Michael Philip Jagger attended the London School of Economics but left without graduating in order to pursue a career in music.
PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Mazzotta
How often are lost pets found and returned?
Prevent your pet from becoming a statistic
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog “Shakes” is a “bolter” -- he will bolt out the door and straight into the street if I’m not careful. I worry constantly about him getting lost in the woods nearby. If that happens, what should I do? I feel that lost pets don’t get found very o en. -- Jamie B. in Egypt, Maine
DEAR JAIME: Most dogs who get lost are found and returned to their owners at fairly high rates -- between 81% and 97%, according to a 2012 report. at doesn’t make it any less stressful to their owners, who must scour the neighborhood and put up signs to find their dogs. e statistics for cats are much worse, with only 45% to 72% being returned to their owners. A bunch of things make it harder to find a lost cat: no ID tag, if the cat’s collar breaks away on an obstacle or no microchip. Cat owners wait much longer than dog owners to report their cat missing -- probably because they feel most cats will come home on their own. ose stats aside, Shakes would benefit greatly from being trained not to react when the front door opens. Each day, do about 15 minutes of training with him:
-- Put Shakes on a leash and lead him toward the front door. Command “sit.”
-- Reach out for the front doorknob. If Shakes starts forward, bring your hand back to your side and command “sit” again.
-- Repeat the doorknob reach until he no longer reacts but remains sitting. When he does this, give him a tiny treat.
-- Progress to turning the knob, opening the door and leaving the door open. Shakes should remain sitting for each level to be successful.
Keep the training fun, and be consistent. It’ll help Shakes stay safe inside and improve your peace of mind.Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.
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Determine the charging time of your vehicle.The automotive experts at J.D.Power note that EVs come with different types of charging systems. Level 1 are the most readily available EVs,and these come with a standard 120-volt three prong plug that’s common in modern homes in the United States. That’s convenient, but charging using a Level 1 outlet may take a significant amount of time and only provide a few miles per hour of charging.If you’rerentinganEV,confirmwhichtypeof caryou’regettingandemphasize to the rental agency that you prefer a car that can be charged easily and effectively. One that can be charged overnight and provide hundreds of miles of driving time after a full charge is ideal.
$15 per person • Drive-thru only Saturday, August 3rd • 1pm till gone South Livonia United Church of Christ 5087 S. Livonia Road • Livonia, NY 14487 Contact Clay Ta • 585-346-0420
Benefit to raise funds for upgrades to front of church outside.
Geneseo Parish Outreach Center, Inc. Providing Access to
ACommunityBreakfast is held on4thSaturdaysfrom9-11am.All arewelcomeforfoodandfellowship.Afreewillofferingis accepted.EastBloomfieldUnited MethodistChurchat2ParkPlacein Bloomfield.
Race starts at 11am at Vitale Park. Make a floating craft out of recycled materials. Trophies, prizes, music and food. Go to conesuslake.org for registration. Come join the fun!
All Day: Wagon Rides, 4H Exhibits, Children’s Activity Area, Vendors – including arts, cra s, antiques and more, Food and Beverage Sales, Baked Goods, Classic Car Display, Antique Tractors, Educational Booths, History Displays and Reenactors, Fire Department Equipment Display, 50/50 Raffle, Mounted Patrol & K-9 Team, and more.
LIVE MUSIC IN THE PAVILION
11AM • Allen Hopkins Noon • Connie & Henry 1PM • e Warsaw Barbershop Chorus 2PM • Jim Kimball & the Geneseo String Band
Family Fun Night! ursday, August 1st
5-8pm (Rain or shine)
K-12 Backpacks • School Supplies
Food • Inflatables • Kids Haircuts
Games • Barrel Train • Duck Race
Slip & Slide • Story Tent • Prizes
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OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT ESSENTIALS
Theater-style popcorn maker: Kernels, oil and heat are the perfect combination for producing movie-theater-worthy popcorn. Place plenty of reusable popcorn containers nearby so guests can bring their bounty back to their seats. Canned beverages with straws also are portable and pair well with popcorn for a great movie experience.
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What are some examples of PA technology? Sensors are a prime example of PA technology that helps make farms more efficient and productive. Sensors serve various functions by helping farmers gather data on the availability of water in soil, the level of compaction in soil, leaf temperature, insect and disease infestation, and other areas. Weather modeling is another component of PA that can help farms be more costeffective and efficient. Whereas in years past many farms would need to manually assess certain variables to determine when to harvest, weather modeling technology has enabled some farmers to generate remote readings, saving time and money.
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branches have no leaves. Is there any treatment for canker in fruit trees? Can the tree be saved or is it too late?
While it’s difficult to determine the exact cause of the canker without a thorough examination, there are some potential treatment options you could consider:
1. Pruning: Pruning affected branches is often recommended to remove the infected areas and improve air circulation. Be sure to sterilize your pruning tools before and after each cut to prevent spreading the disease further.
2. Fungicides: Depending on the severity of the canker, applying a fungicide specifically designed for fruit trees may help control the disease. However, it’s important to carefully follow the instructions on the product and consult with a local horticulturist or extension service for guidance.
3. Proper care: Ensuring that your plum tree receives proper care, such as regular watering, adequate nutrition, and maintaining overall tree health, can help it recover from canker and prevent future infections.
It’s important to note that the effectiveness of treatment may vary depending on the severity of the canker and the overall health of the tree. In some cases, if the canker has spread extensively and affected a significant portion of the tree,it may be too late to save it.Consulting with a professional arborist or horticulturist who can assess the situation in person would be the best course of action to determine the chances of saving the tree.
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July 12th is National Eat Your JELL-O Day, and LeRoy, NY is known the world over as the birthplace of the gelatin dessert. What are your preferred JELL-O flavors?
34.6% Original flavors (1897): Raspberry, strawberry, lemon, orange
26.9% “Deep, dark, delicious flavors” (1856): black cherry, grape, black raspberry
3.8% “Salad” flavors (1965): celery, mixed vegetable, tomato, Italian salad
3.8% White grape, “the champagne of JELL-O” (1997)
11.5% Any flavor, yum
19.2% No JELL-O for me, thanks
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1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons honey
1 head Live Gourmet(r) Living Butter Lettuce (chopped, cleaned and root removed)
1 cup almond milk
1/4 cup water
1 lime, peeled Apple and/or pear slices for garnish (optional)
Using a traditional, compact or hand blender, mix all ingredients for 30 seconds or until smooth. Garnish with slices of papaya and apple or pear, if desired.
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GRILLED DESSERT OPTIONS
Grilled fruit: Slice up melon, pineapples, peaches, mangoes - just about anything you can think of. Cook for a few minutes over low heat. The grill will help release the sugars and create that extra-tasty caramelization. Grilled fruit is a dessert without too many extra calories.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE By Lucie Winborne
* Those apples you buy at your local market aren’t all that fresh. They’re typically plucked between August and November, then covered in wax, hot-air dried, and sent to cold storage before landing in stores six to 12 months later.
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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 still involve their children. For example, work with children to design a new 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’t hesitate to focus on fun. Hobbies can teach kids valuable lessons and 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.
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BYLINE: By JoAnn Derson
* "Berries are in season, and I use berry baskets for lots of little storage uses. e best one is to use one to hold my sponges at the sink area. It keeps small brushes corralled as well." -- I.R. in Florida
* To keep salt from coming out of a saltshaker too quickly, add some plain, uncooked white rice to the salt. e large grains of rice will block some of the holes, causing less salt to come out with each shake.
* "When I take my dog to 'Grandma' for dog sitting, I measure out each meal into a plastic zipper-top bag. is way, Mom doesn't have to remember how much to feed at each mealtime, and it makes it easy to serve." -- V.Y. in Texas
Hocus Focus
BY HENRY BOLTINOFF
Thank You!
The
York-Leicester Field Day Association, Inc.
would like to thank all individuals, organizations, and businesses as well as the many in attendance who donated at the gates and stands for their generous contributions which will ensure the continuation of our Field Day event. anks are also in order for the many volunteers and organizations who gave of their time and talent to assist in making this event possible, as well as those who participated in the opening and closing ceremonies, and to all who helped at the gates, stands, and in parking and traffic control. Your efforts were greatly appreciated! e Association welcomes suggestions and encourages interested people to volunteer for next year's event. e date will be announced at a later time.
Protect Your Mobile Devices - and Your Identity (Family Features) Mobile devices have become an indispensable tool for many people - and the thought of losing one of those devices, or having it stolen, is disconcerting, to say the least. But it happens every day. It’s estimated that lost or stolen phones alone could cost U.S. users $30 billion in 2012.
When a phone or tablet goes missing, so does a lot of personal information. And that can lead to more than just some inconvenience - it can lead to a stolen identity.
The Federal Trade Commission estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. While identity thieves still resort to old-fashioned methods of information gathering, like going through trash and stealing wallets and purses, they can also get the personal information you store on your mobile device.
Each mumbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.
(NAPSI)—Each year, armed conflicts and natural disasters wreak havoc on a global scale. Yet even after the immediate crisis passes, the devastation can last much longer— particularly when families are torn apartamidstcircumstanceandchaos.
In these cases, family members are often left with few resources and no sense of where to begin their quest to find their missing loved ones. Fortunately, there is a worldwide organization that works to reconnect families who have been separated by internationalcrises.
The American Red Cross—part of the world’s largest humanitarian network— offers free and confidential services, strivingtoreconnectlovedoneswhen:
• Families are separated as a result of international conflict, disaster, migration or other humanitarian emergency.
• Families have already tried normal channels of communication to reconnect.
• The family member making the inquiry is a relative who had been in direct contact with the sought personbeforethecrisisoccurred.
Across international boundaries, the organization offers a beacon of hope for families to be reunited.And though the process can take time, Red Cross volunteers do everything in their power—from phone calls and online searches, to in-person interviews and worldwide travel—to fulfill families’ hopes.
“These people have broken hearts,” said Fidele, a Red Cross volunteer from Burundi who was previously reunited with his father after a 20year search. “We ask questions about what their loved one looks like or where they last lived to help us with our search. These questions bring them back to the time they were forced to separate from their families.”
Little Words, Big Impact
Theorganizationalsomakesitpossible fordisplacedindividualstoreachoutto their families—even half a world away. The family messages transmitted by the American Red Cross can be very brief, but the three short words—“I am alive”—maybeallthatisneededtoease themindsof distraughtlovedones.
To begin a search, contact your local Red Cross chapter—the critical link in your community to the global Red Cross Red Crescent network. You can also call the free national helpline at (844)782-9441.
From Latin America and Africa to Asia and Europe, the American Red Cross helps people in some of the world’s most at-risk communities. This work is powered by the generosity of volunteers and donors. To learn more visitredcross.org/international.
Avon Corn Festival 2024: A Celebration of Community and Tradition
BY ROBERT MELLEN
With the giant shadow cast by Covid finally fading, Avon Rotary’s festival planning is revving up for a potential record year. Already there are 150 vendors registered, more than any since 2008 when numbers were first tracked. And both entertainment stages are fully booked to provide day-long performances.
“We’re excited to invite you to the 36th annual festival,” said festival Chairman Collin Hayes. “Since 1986, the festival has attracted visitors from across the region to celebrate our rich agricultural history and all that Avon has to offer.” Last year more than 6,200 people accepted the invitation.
Avon Rotary says when they first planned this community festival, they chose to celebrate corn because of its impact on our region. “Corn has been a staple of our agricultural heritage ever since the Native Americans grew corn here as one of the “three sisters,” along with beans and squash.”
e Festival, held every year on the second Saturday in August, draws thousands of people from the region to see friends, browse arts and cra s, listen to a wide range of music, play games, enjoy festival food as well as locally brewed cra beer at the Beer Garden, and don’t forget the annual corn eating contest.
Anchored by Rotary’s popular corn booth, about 20 other vendors will be ready at 10 a.m. Aug. 10 to serve their versions of tasty delights. Cornhole opportunities are expanding too. Along with a very competitive level of games with $1,000 in prizes for serious players, there will be games for folks who just want to have fun. “Don’t miss out on competing for prizes,” said Julie Carney, the event’s organizer. “ e proceeds will benefit the Livingston County Humane Society.”
Further in keeping with the promise of family fun, a bounce house and duck pond are featured in the kid zone, along with Mr. Scribbles, a favorite. Also this year, the corn-eating contest will be open to all ages.
“ e Rotary Corn Fest team has been working hard to create a fun-filled summer destination for families of all ages,” club President Karen Vanderbilt said. “We remember the joy of small-town festivals, and we hope to create lasting memories
for everyone who attends. ere’s something for everyone at the Corn Festival!”
As always, the heart of the festival are the arts and cra s vendors. With roughly 150 vendors, it’s easy to find practically every kind of item a cra fair can offer. Among the many are jewelry, dog and cat gi s, needle arts, home décor, clothing, wood cra s, Christmas items, resin art, fiber art, ghee, used vehicles, honey, Mexican cra s, wine, pottery, sunflowers and more, seemingly without end.
Entertainment will be topnotch with bands on the main stage, including Your American Jukebox Big Band playing music from the 1920s to today, Bob’s Brothers Band offering rock and soul music, and folk singer-songwriter Adrianna Noone.
Performing on the Genesee Street stage will be Miss Natale’s Dance Centre, Dance Emporium, the classic rock group Trilogy and Gates Swingers Big Band, playing big band classics. To cap off the day, the ever-popular Skycoasters will play a free 3-hour concert at 7:30 p.m.
Hayes explains, “As the Avon Rotary Club’s largest fundraiser, all of the club’s proceeds from this event are invested directly back into supporting many great causes in the community,” including Boy Scouts, the Avon Food Pantry, Teresa House, Linking Hands for Learning, Shelter Box, Honor Flight, Genesee Valley Rotary Camp, Rotary International Youth Exchange, and many more.
e festival has handicapped parking available as well as regular shuttle service from the main parking area at the Avon High School, only minutes from the festival site.
For more detailed information visit Rotary’s Corn Festival web site at: www.avoncornfest.com.
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Kay (Ayers) Pfluke
July 15, 2024
Kay (Ayers) Pfluke, 59 of Avon, gained her wings on July 15th, 2024, within her home, after a courageous battle against glioblastoma multiforme (brain cancer), since August 2023.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years,Philip Joe Pfluke, and her three children, Jessica (James) White, Katelyn (Andrew) Schubmehl, and Carrie Pfluke (Kyle W.). Her grandchildren will forever be looking up to her - Errynn Ryleigh White,Emeila Jayne Schubmehl, and Herman John Schubmehl - as she assists them in navigating each twist and turn of life.
She is predeceased by her parents, Neil & Ethel Ayers. Kay was the youngest of six siblings,Neil (Kim) Ayers of Avon,Larry (Sandy) Ayers of Avon, Bob (Patricia) Ayers of Avon, Randy (Deb) Ayers of Avon, and Janet Huhn of Farmington. She also has many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews, who she loved dearly.
Staying within her home through the battles, she was graciously cared for by family members, her amazing church family, the powerful community within Avon, and her amazing nurse and aide, from the Livingston County Hospice team.
For over 35 years Kay was a passionate employee of U of R within the Uro-Gynecology department. She took pride in her work at the office, helping each patient and assisting the doctors with procedures. She loved listening to country music, baking Christmas cookies with her children and grandchildren, harvesting vegetables from the garden that she and her husband planted each year, canning her infamous tomato soup, raising chickens, reading, crocheting blankets, and loved cheering for the Green Bay Packers.
She will be deeply missed by all the lives she has touched.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to e First Presbyterian Church of Avon and “Adding Candles”- a non-for-profit organization that supports Brain Cancer Research, within the Rochester area.
Services will be held on Saturday, July 27th, at 10am at e First Presbyterian Church of Avon, 5605 E. Avon Lima Road, Avon, NY 14414
THE BENEFITS OF PREPLANNING YOUR FUNERAL
Preplanning provides time to make the best decisions. Men and women who preplan their funerals have ample time to decide just what they want their memorial services to be like and how they want to fund those services. Men and women trusted to make those decisions upon the death of a loved one will need to make those decisions more quickly and likely won’t be in the correct frame of mind to make decisions that will honor their loved one’s legacy.
omas “Tom” C. Linehan
July 12, 2024
Livonia/Dansville/Hornell: At age 79, Tom passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born on November 26, 1944, in Hornell, NY to the late John F. and Vera Linehan. Tom is also predeceased by his siblings, Abby Ruth Terreri, Dennis Linehan, and Eileen Linehan. Survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Mary Jane (Decker) Linehan; his children, Jane (Patrick) Aini, Sara (John) DiVincenzo, Jason (Laura) Madison, Garick (Lois) Madison, Shauna (Matt) Young, omas (Nicole) Linehan Jr., John (Bailey) Linehan; his siblings, Jack (Stella) Linehan, Pat (Joann) Linehan, Dan (Sharon) Linehan, his grandchildren, Mary Frances Aini, Matthew (Whitney) Aini, Patrick Aini, Molly DiVincenzo, Francesca DiVincenzo, William Madison, Connor Madison, Benjamin Madison, Owen Madison, Alex Madison, Brooke Madison, Olivia Young, Annabelle Young, Emilia Young, Brayden Young, Dylan Linehan, and Callen Linehan; along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.
As a young boy, Tom loved baseball, playing in the Hornell Little League, continuing into his adult life with the Rochester Telephone Company so ball leagues. He coached in the Dansville Little League for many years and was a village justice for 10. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and New York Giants, but also cheered for the Buffalo Bills (unless playing against the Giants). In 2006, Tom retired from Frontier Telephone a er 42 years, and was a proud member of Local 1170 CWA. Over the years, Tom enjoyed traveling with his wife, children, and many grandchildren, in particular to Sandbridge Beach, Virginia, and Sanibel Island, Florida. As a proud Irishman, he was fortunate enough to take a dream trip to Ireland in 2001 with his wife and three young children. Tom was a man of faith; he was an altar boy at St Ann’s Church in Hornell as a child, and from 19692018, Tom was a communicant at St Mary’s Church in Dansville, and from 2018-2024 at St Matthew in Livonia. He also took many retreats to the Notre Dame Retreat House in Canandaigua. Not to mention, Tom watched daily mass on EWTN and was able to visit in person many times, along with frequenting the Abbey of the Genesee. Tom was a family man, finding the most joy in spending time with his wife, 7 children and spouses, and 17 grandchildren, going to various family functions, the kids’ sporting events, concerts, recitals, and life milestones.
A Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road in Livonia. Interment will take place privately at Holy Cross Cemetery, on Stones Falls Road in Dansville. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made in Tom’s memory to: St. Matthews Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Livonia, NY 14487 or to: e Abbey of the Genesee, 3258 River Road, Piffard, NY 14533.
To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Thank You
e family of Ruthie (Mulvaney) Nettnin would like to express their sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from friends and family during Ruthie’s brief illness and since her passing. We would like to thank the wonderful women of the Conlon-Mulvaney Legion Auxiliary for hosting our family lunch, to the Hemlock Fair Society for their contribution and to Wester’s Country Store for providing all the sandwiches. ank you to those who came to share stories and hugs (and the food).
Candy, Amy, Marie, Becky, Carol, Meg, Laura, Bob, Nancy and all the kids
Ruth Elaine (Mulvaney) Nettnin
June 5, 2024
Ruthie Nettnin, 71, of Riverview, FL, passed away peacefully in Florida on June 5 surrounded by family a er a short battle with cancer.
Ruthie was born in Conesus, NY and graduated from Livonia Central School in 1971. She worked at Kodak and moved to Florida in 1986 with her young family. She retired from the law firm of Holland & Knight in 2015.
Ruthie never met a stranger she didn’t like. She was the most thoughtful and caring person. It brought her joy to bake cakes (her red velvet cake and rum cakes were favorites) and sweets for everyone she loved. She loved giving her “Ruthie’s Originals” jewelry to all her friends and family. Anyone who bought a new outfit got a bracelet or necklace or earrings to go with it.
Ruthie is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Fred; two beautiful daughters: Candy (Curt) Gilley of Plant City, FL, Amy (Chris) Parsels of Lake onotosassa, FL; her amazing grandchildren, Justin Gilley, Austin Gilley, Kaylee (Jordon) Wetherington, Sierra Parsels and Cameron Parsels; and her two precious great-grandchildren, Harper and Luke Wetherington, all in Florida. Survived also by her sisters, Marie (John) Henry, Becky Nau, Carol (Steve) Nichols, Margaret (Floyd) Watkins, Laura (Ken) Schoonover; her brother, Robert (Bobbie Jo) Mulvaney; her sister-in-law, Nancy Mulvaney; her brothers-in-law, John (Marie) Nettnin and Jerry Nettnin; and by many special nieces and nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Shirley Mulvaney and her brother, Daniel Mulvaney II.
A Celebration of Life took place on June 15 in onotosassa, FL. A private family celebration took place at the Mulvaney Farm on July 13 with a family luncheon at the Legion on July 14.
Donations in her memory may be sent to Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough County, 422 South Kings Ave., Brandon, FL 33511.
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e Town of York Water Department will be flushing the municipal water main and hydrants beginning Monday, August 5th through Friday, August 16th, 2024. Flushing will take place during the hours of 7:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
e work involves little or no interruption of service, although a slight discoloration of the water and potential drop in water pressure may occur in areas where flushing is underway. Cloudiness will not a ect the drinking quality of the water.
ank you for your cooperation and patience during this process.
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Summer fun that is close to home
Carnivals and fun fairs: Open land or empty parking lots can be transformed into bustling carnivals in a matter of days. Carnivals or fairs may be sponsored by private businesses or local religious organizations looking to raise funds. Some fairs are established by the county and attract participants from near and far. Carnivals often boast a wide array of entertainment, from amusement park-style rides to games of chance to music.
CHINA CABINET. 585-330-5011
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CORNER DESK - Have the paperwork on how to assemble. If you want must take apart. 585-944-5762
Two black metal carriage type OUTDOOR LAMPS (14” x 7” x 7”). Three sides beveled glass. From 1964. Pittsford. 585-200-4393
GUITAR and GUITAR WORLD MAGAZINES (about 50) from the mid-late ‘90s to 2011. Taker to take all! 585-229-2100
WATER SOFTENER SALT PELLETS with Iron Fighter. 3 - 40lb bags. Text only: 585-415-3825
Personal roll of GREEN SAND ROOFING PAPER. A 20-foot pressure roll POLYPLEX PLASTIC WATER LINE, and 100 old BUILDING BRICKS. 585-394-8189
WESLO TREADMILL. Works great – nothing wrong with it. Newark. 315-331-1875
24’ x 20’ WOOD DECK, 1”x 6” material. You dismantle and remove. Webster. 585-738-1714
14 bags of PINECONES. Clifton Springs. 607-427-8520
Upright Ivers and Pond PIANO with BENCH. in good condition. You pick up. 315-986-1081
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. Genuine Oak. Excellent condition, 59” x 59”. Fits 36” TV. Corfu area. Call 716-289-7022
PADDOCK FULL OF HAY! You cut and carry out. Livonia. 85-346-4515
WINDOWS – 2 crank-outs. 1 double with screens, 1 single. Good condition. Webster/Penfield area. Call or text. 585-217-6811
WOODEN CLUBHOUSE with swings, slide, seesaw, 55” x 55” by 70” tall. Please leave a message at 585-637-0587 (landline).
XX Large Prevail in PANTY LINERS. New 4 packages (156 total). rayjentayok@gmail.com
EGG CARTONS and STYROFOAM FOOD DISHES. 585-538-9825
TUB, SURROUND, GLASS DOORS in Canandaigua. 585-394-8917. B&D 1VPX SCREWDRIVER (needs battery pack), DVDs, VHS TAPES, WIRE COAT HANGERS, new FURNACE FILTER 20” x 25” x 1”. Rush. zoomie@rochester.rr.com
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Large BENCH needed for church meditation garden. 585-293-1874
Old HAY HOOK with wooden handle - to engrave and donate to agricultural benefit auction. 585-520-0368
Older style SQUARE PIANO BENCH. 585-443-9974
Old FILM CAMERAS, working or non-working, and old BOY SCOUT, GIRL SCOUT items. bartonta@gmail.com
HAVAHART WOODCHUCK CAGE. 585-742-2221
COMIC BOOKS - any & all. Will pick up any amount, any condition. Call/text. 585-260-0437
BOOKCASES. Must be sturdy. Text 585-281-6789 or noreen1836@gmail.com
RELIABLE VEHICLE needed for disabled senior for doctor appointments and shopping. 585-773-0391
ARTS AND CRAFT SUPPLIES, particularly acrylic paint, paint brushes, and greeting cards, needed for individuals with developmental disabilities. angela.m.kennelly@opwdd.ny.gov
Working SEWING MACHINE that will be used and appreciated. 585-590-7995
LOG SPLITTER in useable or repairable condition. 585-202-1991
CLARINET in good working condition. Geneseo area. 585-415-4336
In need of PLAIN BROWN CORRUGATED CARDBOARD. Boxes are okay. robree56@gmail.com
AM/FM RADIO for someone in a group home. 585-773-2497
Older style square PIANO BENCH. 585-443-9974
ADULT TRICYCLE, in any condition. Chain drive. Call 585-363-0218
DEHUMIDIFIER for basement. Call 585-202-6508
QUEEN SIZE BED FRAME with headboard and footer. Jason 585-447-0201
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The Other Phelps Sauerkraut Factory
BY F. LEE JOHNSON
The village of Phelps has long been known as the “Sauerkraut CapitaloftheWorld.”Itallstartedintheearly1900sandsurvived until 1985 when all operations ended, and the Comstock and Seneca Foods companies moved operations to Shortsville with the company now called Great Lakes Kraut.
e village of Phelps had two Sauerkraut factories. e one most familiar is the Empire State Pickling Company, Silver Floss, begun around 1905 by Burton Babcock, who came from Ohio where he had worked in a sauerkraut factory. Another smaller sauerkraut factory in the town of Phelps was the McIvor Sauerkraut Factory, operated by Alice McIvor’s family until it closed.
e other factory was the Seneca Kraut and Pickling Company, established in 1902 in Waterloo by the three Dillman brothers. Leland Alonson Colton, another sauerkraut entrepreneur from Skaneateles, purchased a fourth interest in Seneca Kraut and became the Waterloo plant’s secretary and manager. Seneca built a branch plant and factory in Phelps in 1907 and a plant in Lyons in 1910.
In 1929, Colton built other plants in Geneva and Leet, N.Y. Geneva was the headquarters of the Seneca Kraut Co. In 1938, the Flanigan family purchased Seneca Kraut Co, and Lon P. Flanigan Sr. ran operations. Clifford Jones was factory manager in Phelps. Seneca employed a few full-time workers and many part-time employees during harvesting and canning season.
e Seneca Kraut Factory was located at the west end of Phelps on the corner of Rt. 96 and Newark St. On the southeast corner was a small building used as their office and cabbage weigh-in station. My grandmother, Bertha Dratt Johnson, was book-keeper until her death in 1944.
Cabbage was a big source of income for farmers in Phelps and the surrounding areas. e crop required a strong back and a lot of muscle. In the early 1900s to mid-40s, almost all cabbage was transported by horse and wagon. A farmer first cut the cabbage head from the root stalk in the field, then loaded the heads onto a wagon using a long handle pitchfork, usually two heads at a time. Some heads weighed 15lbs or more each. Imagine li ing two up over your head on the end of long handled pitchfork! en, the farmer drove to the factory’s weigh station.
e Seneca factory had a double storage shed, long and narrow, running east to west, located across from the weigh station. If the bin on the inside was empty, the lower door was open. When it was full, it was closed, and the upper door was opened and farmers li ed cabbage over their heads to fill the second level. A conveyor belt ran through the center of the storage sheds, where two or more workers would pitch cabbage heads from the bins onto the belt.
e belt ran to the second-floor trimming and coring room. Here, many women and a few men would strip away bad leaves and remove the hard core on a drill-like machine with a very sharp bit. Pieces of
From the coring station, heads went by conveyor belt to two 3’ diameter horizontal spinning shredder blades to slice the cabbage into shreds,whichfellthroughtoawaitingtwo-wheelhandcartfortransport to vats.
Usually, two men worked in these 22’ diameter, 20’ high cypress vats wearing rubber boots, spreading with pitchforks the shredded cabbage around evenly in layers, adding about 20lb of salt from a pail by hand onto each layer.
Once the vat was filled with about 7,000 lbs. of shredded cabbage, a top layer of cabbage leaves was put on top and cypress boards covered it all up. 100lb cement blocks were then hoisted up and placed atop the boards to compress the shredded cabbage. is was a very time and labor-intensive process. e vat then sat for about two months as its contents fermented and secreted acidic brine.
e vat’s brine was then drained. e remaining kraut was taken to the cooking and canning room and placed on a stainless steel steam table to be cooked. Several people with rubber gloves packed as much kraut and juice as possible into each can. A spinning process affixed lids on filled cans and cans were stored in a cooler until orders came in.
Sometimes they would go directly to the labeling and packaging department.Differentlabelswereappliedforeachindividualcustomer’s order. e kraut went out under many different labels such as Seneca, IGA, A&P, and Rose.
e Seneca Kraut and Pickling Factory was demolished in 1994. e office building had been removed some time earlier to County Rd 47 in Hopewell and converted into a home.
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Why don’t those in charge pay attention to when a major event is happening when deciding to close roadways? It was very frustrating for those trying to get to [local event] when we couldn’t get there via [local roadway]!
Pick Up Your Litter
Many thanks to the two kind people who helped me when I fell in the Tops supermarket. Knocked off my feet, I had a tough time getting up. These two (strangers to me) were patient and cheerful as they offered assistance and waited to be sure that I was OK. I appreciate both of you so very much!
Another 4th of July. You park in front of people’s homes to watch the fireworks. The morning after, here I am picking up the cans and garbage you tossed on the ground. To those lazy people, take your trash with you then dispose of it on YOUR property, NOT MINE. Stop being so lazy and disrespectful.
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One thing I’ve noticed, especially during recent extreme warm temperatures and weather alerts, are that landscape employees are so underappreciated and under paid! Most of these workers put their body through torture in all weather elements... Please show these HARD working employees the respect they desperately need!
TECH TO TAKE ALONG ON YOUR NEXT ROAD TRIP
Navigation system: Many vehicles are now equipped with built-in navigation systems. But drivers whose vehicles are older or not equipped with such technology should consider purchasing one before embarking on trips. Though some travelers may feel navigation systems go against the adventurous spirit of road trips, it’s easy to get lost on the open road, especially in an era when many people have grown accustomed to roundthe-clock access to information, including maps, on their smartphones. Even if you have no set itinerary in mind, a navigation system can ensure you spend more time enjoying the open road and less time trying to figure out just where you are at any given moment.
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go to the administrative fund. Get your pre-sale tickets - available at M&R Automotive. Dinners will also be available for pick up at our drive thru or the dock at Long Point Park!
Windshields and other natural elements while the cars are in motion.
Windshields are made from tempered glass, which is processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments to increase its strength compared to normal glass. While relatively strong for a pieces of glass, windshields are not impervious to damage. All it takes is a single rock or piece of road debris to be kicked up from the roadway and hit the windshield to cause a problem.
Every day, motorists encounter pebbles or other small missiles that bounce up from the road and come in contact with their windshields. Many deflect with no problem, but under high speeds, debris can cause chips, dings, and even cracks in the windshield.
Cracks easily spread from road vibration and heat and can compromise the integrity of the windshield. If your car’s windshield is cracked and it shatters during a collision, you and your passengers are at great risk of injury. In addition, police officers can write tickets if windshields appear to be unsafe. So it’s in drivers’ best interests to repair damaged windshields promptly.
Drivers may be able to repair small
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. TELEVISION: What is the name of the town in the sitcom “Parks and Recreation”?
2. GEOGRAPHY: The Earth’s equator runs through how many countries?
3. MOVIES: Who plays the character Morpheus in “The Matrix”?
4. MYTHOLOGY: Which Greek hero was dipped in the River Styx as a baby and made almost invulnerable?
5. EXPLORERS: Which English explorer claimed Australia for Great Britain?
6. HISTORY: Which two Native American leaders fought Gen. George Custer’s troops at the Battle of Little Bighorn?
7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What are the two traditional flowers associated with the July birth month?
8. LITERATURE: Which poem begins with the line, “Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary”?
9. ANATOMY: Where is the smallest skeletal muscle in the human body located?
10. INVENTIONS: What medication, originally used to treat eye muscle spasms, later became a success in reducing facial wrinkles? Answers
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The terms “hospice” and “palliative” are not interchangeable. Hospice care is a form of palliative care geared toward patients with terminal illnesses facing their final months or weeks of life. Palliative care, according to WebMD, aims to ease pain and provide help to people confronting a serious illness, even if it’s not necessarily life-threatening. Palliative care may include assistance for those with cancer, kidney disease, multiple sclerosis, or any number of conditions. Illnesses can make it difficult to live life fully, and palliative care is used in conjunction with other treatments to improve quality of life.
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Larkspur and water lily. 8. “The Raven” by Edgar Allen Poe.
Bisphosphonates Cause Esophageal Disorders To Worsen
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 68-year-old female with osteopenia. My doctor wants me to take a bone medication such as Boniva or Fosamax. I’ve read that folks with esophageal issues may be harmed by taking these. Can you explain why? -- C.M.C.
ANSWER: First off, we don’t usually treat isolated low bone mass (osteopenia) with powerful medicines like the ones you mentioned, which are both bisphosphonates. These medicines have the potential for harm and should only be used when the benefits clearly outweigh the risks.
A person with low bone mass and a history of a fragility fracture has osteoporosis, regardless of their bone density. Some people with low bone density may be at such a high risk for fracture (based on their FRAX score) that treatment is indicated. Before treating someone with medication, many authorities recommend a 10year risk of a fracture of 20% or higher (or a risk of a hip fracture of 3% or higher). You should find out your FRAX score.
The issue with the esophagus is that if pills get stuck in the esophagus, they can cause severe damage to it. So, people with esophageal disorders -- such as achalasia, esophageal stricture or varices, or Barrett’s esophagus -- should not take these types of medicines by mouth. People with reflux without these complications can take oral bisphosphonates as long as they can comply with staying upright for 30 minutes after taking them.
A er 12 years on the Village Board, we bid farewell to Village Trustee Tim Batzel, a valued Board member who has worked tirelessly to land grant money for improvements to our village.
4 days a er Trustee Batzel’s resignation, late into the night and just before leaving town, our mayor chose to appoint a new Board member, quick to point out that he needed neither public approval nor even the Board’s approval. Without conducting any interviews, our mayor chose someone who the village actively didn’t choose during the last election and who has attended relatively few meetings in the last several years.
One of the most common issues discussed during the recent election process was the lack of transparency over the tenure of the past mayor. For someone who campaigned on a love for our village, this feels a little like a lack of respect for its residents and certainly doesn’t feel transparent. Please join me at our next Village Board meeting (Monday, July 22nd, 6 pm at the Village Hall). Transparency happens when people ask questions and democracy lives in sunlight.
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Automotive Technician
For a busy independent repair facility in the Geneseo area.
• 2+ years experience in the automotive field working with domestic, import & light trucks
• Must have clean NYS driver’s license
• Tow endorsement a plus
• NYS Inspector’s license
• Good work habits
• Good basic automotive skillshave your own tools, including air tools
• Experience in computerized engine controls, with scanners and driveablility problems and in the use of diagnostic equipment, alignments, etc. are a plus for the job.
Pay and benefits are based on experience. Stop in for full job description, to get an application or to drop off a resume.
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Place Eye Care is Hiring for an
Optometric Assistant
Salary: based on experience. Will train if no experience. Full Benefits
Job Responsibilities Include:
• Greet patients and provide excellent patient care; check patients in and out.
• Schedule patient’s appointments; actively work to reschedule as openings are established.
• Acquire medical history and chief complaint of patient.
• Verify insurance information.
• Administrative duties for this position include faxing, copying, making phone calls, preparing patients’ medical records, scanning, and entering extensive data in the office’s computer system.
• Learn and perform duties of an optometric and optician assistant
Send resumes to: Barb@placeeyecare.com
Manager
or part-time)
Qualifications: Proficiency in Microso Office and Google Workspace. Candidates must have strong communication skills. Marketing background and knowledge of QuickBooks a plus.
Art Teacher
1 day/week
Qualifications: 3-5 years teaching experience. Background in Christian education a plus.
Interested candidates please send letter of interest and resume to: Genesee Country Christian School 4120 Long Point Rd., Geneseo, NY 14454
Attn: Kelly Smith or email: Office@geneseecountrychristian.org
Please call (585) 243-9580 with any questions or for more information.
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Do you have a knack for connecting businesses with their customers? Are you commi ed to doing excellent work? If so, we want you on our team!
Responsibilities:
- Assist local businesses and organizations in developing comprehensive marketing and community outreach plans.
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- Foster strong relationships with clients to understand and meet their marketing needs.
- Contribute to the growth of our publication and community by connecting readers with valuable local information.
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Prior sales experience a plus but we will consider the right candidate with the right drive and a itude. Compensation is commission based.
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Looking for a full-time
Dental Hygienist
for our growing practice in Geneseo.
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LOCAL HISTORY?
If so, we are looking for you.
Help wanted part-time • Fridays 10am-2pm
Looking to hire a person with great organizational skills at the Maurice F. Sweeney Museum and Livonia Historical Society. Good computer and bookkeeping skills necessary.
Salary starts at $15.00 per hour. Please send resume to email: laphs10com@gmail.com
YORK CENTRAL SCHOOL VACANCIES
• Music Vocal Teacher (Grades 6-12)
• Cleaner (Anticipated Opening)
Continual Recruitment - Substitutes:
• Teachers (Certified and Uncertified)
• Aides/TAs
• RNs/LPNs
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All interviews begin upon receipt of application Additional information and application available: www.yorkcsd.org
Help Wanted P/T: Support Position
in small, busy doctor’s office in Lakeville, NY. Mon. & Wed. 8am-4pm, Tues. 9am-6pm. Duties include, but are not limited to, escorting patients to rooms, keeping rooms clean and stocked, back up answering phones, and other tasks as needed.
Please send resumes to: bertal@featuredmedia.com
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We Want You… Heavy Duty Truck Installers… Welder Fabricators / Hydraulics / Truck Electrical
• Competitive Wages & Benefits Package
• Health Insurance & 401k – Day One
• Starting Rate $22.00/$23.00
To learn more about Tenco and the job opening visit the Tenco website: www.tenco.ca
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THE GROWTH OF THE SOLAR EMPLOYMENT SECTOR
According to the Solar Foundation’s National Solar Jobs Census 2016, there were 260,077 solar workers working at 8,601 solar companies in the United States in 2016. The census also found that the five states with the most solar jobs in 2016 were California, Massachusetts, Texas, Nevada, and Florida. Twenty-eight percent of state solar workers in 2016 were females, making women the largest demographic in the solar industry. Latinos and Hispanics (17.2 percent), Asians or Pacific Islanders (9.1 percent), and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces (9 percent) rounded out the top four demographics employed by the solar industry. Of the 260,077 solar industry jobs in 2016, more than 137,000 were classified as installation jobs that paid a median wage of $26 per hour. With roughly 38,000 jobs in 2016, solar manufacturing was the next biggest employer of workers in the solar industry.
Baker and Baker Trucking is looking for
FULL-TIME MILK HAULERS
Local routes, home every night
Paid health insurance
Paid sick days
Paid vacation from the day you start Company retirement plan with match Flexible schedule
*Must have CDL class A with tanker endorsement Call Ben at 585-245-4198
Wilmot Cancer Institute Locations in Dansville and Batavia are looking for Registered Nurses!
8 and 9-hour shi s available. Primarily Monday-Friday. Wilmot’s established community cancer team is looking for experienced nurses with an interest in community oncology. As a small team, this candidate must have the ability to work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team. ey must be flexible and adapt readily to changing responsibilities. Responsibilities include caring for cancer patients in the clinic or infusion center. Our nurses have strong assessment skills and coordinate care for our patients across the Wilmot catchment area.
To apply please visit www.rochester.edu/people/nursing and reference: #247574 for Dansville and #253249 for Batavia
Questions call (585) 275-3478
Nursing Recruitment Office EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled SCAN TO APPLY
When leaving a job, professionals should always be courteous and considerate toward their current employers.
Are you looking for something to get you out of the house a few hours a week? Are you looking for a little extra spending money?
Do you have aptitude in basic plumbing & electrical skills?
We are looking for a MAINTENANCE PERSON
for a 32-unit senior apartment complex in Geneseo, NY. Part-time position at 12-14 hours per week. Responsible for maintenance of building and grounds. Physical ability to perform lawn care, snow removal and janitorial duties is necessary. Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work with tenants. Basic computer knowledge necessary. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team to achieve quality maintenance standards. Pay range $17.00-$18.00/hour. Send cover letter and resume to: Genesee Valley Rural Preservation Council 5861 Groveland Station Rd. Mt. Morris, NY 14510 Or e-mail cjohantgen@gvrpc.com Call 585-658-4860 for an application
Notice of Vacancy Science Teacher
- Alternative Education
Qualifications: NYS Certification in Earth Science 7-12 or Biology 7-12
Location: Batavia
Salary: $42,000-$55,000. Salary negotiable based upon experience.
Start Date: August 29, 2024
Visit our website at www.gvboces.org is position will be open until filled or until August 23, 2024. Applications will be reviewed when received. To apply, submit a letter of interest referencing Vacancy 25-12 along with a resume to hr@gvboces.org or mail to:
Human Resources, Genesee Valley BOCES 80 Munson Street, LeRoy, NY 14482
Notice of Vacancy
Teacher Aide, Auto Body
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with youth preferred
• Auto Body experience preferred
Location:
• Mt. Morris Career and Technical Education
Salary:
• $20,885-$22,113 based on education and experience
• Excellent benefits and state pension
Start Date:
• August 29, 2024
Visit our website at www.gvboces.org is position will be open until filled or until August 23, 2024. Applications will be reviewed when received. To apply, submit a letter of interest referencing Vacancy 25-11 along with a resume to hr@gvboces.org or mail to:
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