Cost: Perhaps no variable affects senior homeowners’ decisions to downsize their homes as much as cost. No one wants to outlive their money, and downsizing to a smaller home can help seniors reduce their monthly expenses by a significant margin. Even homeowners who have long since paid off their mortgages can save substantial amounts of money by downsizing to a smaller home or even an apartment or condominium. Lower property taxes, reduced insurance premiums and the need to pay for fewer repairs are just some of the ways downsizing can save seniors money.
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HALLOWEEN SNACK
Spider crackers: Use buttery Ritz® crackers or something similar for this recipe.Spread a relatively thick layer of cream cheese (or peanut butter if allergies are not a concern) on one cracker. Cut thin pretzel sticks in half and use four on each side to make spider legs, sticking them into the cream cheese. Top with another cracker and secure to the cream cheese. Raisins connected with more cream cheese complete the eyes of the spiders.
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Keep weekdays in mind: Halloween falls on a Monday in 2022 and that could be more dangerous than if it fell on a weekend. According to Autoinsurance.com, which conducted a study that analyzed 24 years’ worth of data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), injuries to children and pedestrians in general were higher on weeknight than weekend holidays, with most accidents occurring between 6 p.m. and 7 pm - prime commuter time. Exercise extreme caution walking around this year.
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1. U.S. STATES: Which is the least populated state?
2. TELEVISION: Which character on “The Office” has a heart attack during a fire drill?
3. HISTORY: Why is Delaware’s nickname The Diamond State?
4. LITERATURE: Which children’s book features the characters Tweedledee and Tweedledum?
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ELECTION DAY
Know the ID requirements. Voter ID requirements vary from state to state, so voters are urged to determine what is required to vote at their local polling place. e National Conference of State Legislatures has a detailed, state-by-state list of voter identification requirements that can be accessed for free at ncsl.org. Voters who are uncertain about the ID requirements at their local polling place are urged to visit the site in advance of Election Day so they know what to expect and can meet all ID requirements when they show up to vote.
5. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of The Bahamas?
6. MOVIES: What is the name of the villain in “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”?
7. SCIENCE: Which unit measures food energy?
8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of swimming ducks called?
9. MUSIC: Where does the pop group name The Bee Gees come from?
among states because of its strategic location.
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10. PSYCHOLOGY: What irrational fear is represented in the condition called globophobia? Answers 1. Wyoming. 2.
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Stanley.
Thomas Jefferson
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4. “Through the Looking-Glass.”
5. Nassau. 6. Leatherface.
7. The calorie.
8. A raft or a paddling.
9. The Brothers Gibb.
10. Fear of balloons.
YOU KNOW?
It is impossible to identify the first Halloween costume and which masks the earliest celebrants donned in efforts to keep away the evil spirits during Samhain, which historians believe is the Celtic precursor to Halloween. According to Lesley Bannatyne, an author who has written extensively about the history of Halloween, masks and coverups were designed to symbolize ghosts and the souls of the dead, first for Samhain and later for the custom of “souling,” which was intended to cut back on pagan influences. Costumes of saints and evil spirits also were popular during this time. When immigrants brought Halloween customs to North America, early 20th century costumes featured much of the same - ghosts and ghouls. It wasn’t until the 1920s and 1930s that pop culture began to infiltrate costumes. In fact, one of the first costume companies, J. Halpern Company, began licensing pop culture images like Mickey Mouse and Popeye around this time. By the 1960s, costumes were largely store-bought, spurring entire industries. Many 1980s kids recall buying boxed costumes that consisted of rigid plastic masks with eye holes (and very small holes by the mouth and nose) that stayed in place with thin elastic straps, and a plastic sheeting costume that went over clothes. Modern costumes have evolved into outfits that are far more complex.
Each year, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognizes a handful of musicians and bands with at least 25 years since their first commercial recording. Which of the 2024 inductees is your favorite?
- Mary J Blige
- Cher - Dave Matthews Band
- Foreigner
- Peter Frampton
- Kool & The Gang
- Ozzy Osbourne
- A Tribe Called Quest
Poll ends 10-29-2024
Poll ended 10-22-2024
Since 1990, November has been designated National American Indian Heritage Month, to recognize and celebrate the culture, traditions, languages, stories, and achievements of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated island communities. Our own local Ganondagan in Victor is the only NYS Historical site dedicated to Native Americans, particularly the Seneca and the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) people who lived here. Have you been to this historical site?
16.7% I walk the peaceful trails
33.3% I have toured the facilities
5.6% I attend their special events and activities
44.4% I haven’t been yet, but would like to
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GARDENING IN AUTUMN
Consider mums. Chrysanthemum plants are perennials. While they look beautiful in pots, if planted, maintained and winterized, they can bloom every fall.
USING LEFTOVER HALLOWEEN CANDY
Parents can store extra candy to use as rewards for good behavior. Many parents use sweet treats as rewards for children learning to potty train. Rewarding older children for a job well done cleaning up their rooms or as a special treat for scoring a good grade on a test also can be a way to put the candy to good use.
HALLOWEEN HISTORY
Halloween may seem like a relatively modern holiday, and while it may have become modernized, Halloween traditions actually can be traced back to ancient Celtic rituals. It’s believed Halloween traces its origins to a Celtic festival for the dead known as Samhain. During the festival, people would dress up in costumesandleavetreatsontheir front doorsteps to appease spirits that were believed to be roaming the Earth on this holiday. Many historians also feel that trickor-treating can be linked to the European practice of “mumming” or “guysing,” in which costumewearing individuals would go door-to-door, performing dances and plays in exchange for treats.
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BYLINE: By JoAnn Derson
* Medication labels can fade, so when you get yours, put a piece of clear tape over the instructions. is way, you’ll always be able to read the instructions.
* “During the holidays (the height of baking season for me), I keep a large plastic saltshaker filled with flour and a bit of dry rice. e rice helps the flour to shake out without getting clumped up, and I use it to dust cake pans, rolling pins, kneading boards, etc.” -- W.F. in Canada
* “One of the household cleaners I prefer comes in a spray bottle, and it’s on the expensive side. I make sure to get all of the liquid out by adding some regular glass marbles to the bottle. It displaces the liquid up, ensuring it finds the bottom of the sprayer’s suction tube.”
-- T.H. in Mississippi
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Hundreds of thousands of new businesses are started each month, with Yahoo! reporting that about 543,000 entrepreneurs open a business in a typical month.
A variation of bobbing for apples is to tie apples from strings and suspend them from a clothesline or a horizontal beam, as the ancient Celts once did. Participants try to grab the apples using only their mouths.
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Different types of treatment are available for patients with breast cancer. Some treatments are standard (the currently used treatment), and some are being tested in clinical trials. A treatment clinical trial is a research study meant to help improve current treatments or obtain information on new treatments for patients with cancer. When clinical trials show that a new treatment is better than the standard treatment, the new treatment may become the standard treatment. Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial. Some clinical trials are open only to patients who have not started treatment.
V unte s NEEDED
• - Patrick Place-A Comfort Care Home: Patrick Place-A Comfort Care Home in Scottsville is looking for additional volunteers, Resident Care and other opportunities. No experience necessary, all training provided. Go to https://patrickplace.org/volunteer for info and application.
• - Webster Association of Senior Program Supporters: Volunteer drivers will drive Webster School District Residents, seniors and disabled, to their medical, dental, physical therapy, health related appointments anywhere in Monroe County. A great Webster service for those who are no longer able to drive themselves. Email websterwasp@gmail.com.
• - Serenity House of Victor: We are a two-bed comfort care home needing caregiver, grounds, or fundraising volunteers. Free 2 hour weekly training Mondays, Wednesdays OR ursdays beginning 11/4. Share your most valuable gi - yourself! Come join our team. Email serenityhousevictor@gmail.com or call 585-729-7617.
• - Teresa House: Could you spare 4 hours twice a month? Teresa House, Livingston County’s only comfort care home, invites you to join our compassionate end-of-life care team. No experience necessary—hands-on training provided. Email nurse@teresahouse. org or visit teresahouse.org/volunteer to apply today!
• - Friends of the Red Jacket Community Center: RJCC is looking for volunteers to help plan, advertise and staff community events. Social media, grant searching/writing, and volunteers for our October Punkin Chunkin event especially desired. Make a difference today! Email: FriendsOfRJCC@gmail.com
• - Light Hill: A caring heart is all you need! Join our family in caring for those at a profound and beautiful time in life. Flexible shi s. Training & support provided. Email: marie@lighthillhome.org
• - Livonia Volunteer Fire Department: Come join us in helping our community and its citizens in what may be the worst day of their life during a fire, accident or many other emergencies. Contact Dave Peck at 585-519-2360 for more info.
• - Hospeace House, Inc.: Do you have 4 hours a month to volunteer? Our Comfort Care Home is located in Naples, NY. We are looking for folks that enjoy helping others. Volunteer hours are 4 hour shi s. Reach out to visit us at our home. Email: kathymincer@ hospeacehouse.org
• - Crossroads House: Genesee County’s only comfort care home. Please consider lending your time and talents to care for our two residents at end-of-life. Will train! Email: ashleymanuel@ crossroadshouse.com
• - Literacy Volunteers of Wayne County: Share your love of learning! Become a Tutor to help an adult with reading, English Language, or math. Join us for our next Volunteer Orientation. Contact Heidi at heidi.barnes@lvwayne.org to sign up.
• - Finger Lakes Treasure Trove ri Store: Sort donated clothing, footwear, and linens. Straighten, clean, vacuum, and genuinely welcome all who enter. Email: Fltreasuretrove@gmail.com
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HALLOWEEN PARTY POINTERS
Light a bonfire (or firepit): Bonfires once were traditional ways to celebrate Halloween. Guests can warm up and circle the fire, which creates its own mysterious ambiance.
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ELECTION DAY
Study your sample ballot. Sample ballots can help voters familiarize themselves with candidates in local and national elections. Studying these ballots in advance and learning what each candidate stands for can help voters make the most informed voting decision.
Autumn is springtime in reverse. ~Terri Guillemets, “Falling up,” 1999
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Daisy Mae is a beagle. She loves to go for walks, play and have her picture taken too!
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PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Marzotta
WHY IS MY CAT SCRATCHING SO MUCH?
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I noticed that my long-haired cat, Charlie, is scratching many times per day. He also is shedding more than usual -- mostly undercoat, rather than hair. What’s going on? I can’t see any evidence of fleas on his coat or skin. -- Dan in Colorado Springs
DEAR DAN: Fleas are o en the first thing we think of when a cat starts scratching incessantly, but other conditions could be causing skin irritation. And it may be hard to see lesions or hot spots, especially in long-haired cats. Charlie’s undercoat is coming out because he’s really scratching those spots.
e best thing to do is take Charlie to the veterinarian. Some itching issues have an external cause and can be eased pretty quickly. But some chronic conditions and diseases have itching as one symptom, and only your vet can diagnose these.
Make sure to tell the veterinarian where exactly Charlie is scratching the most. e vet, with an assistant holding Charlie still, will check these areas more closely for broken skin, lesions, rash and evidence of fleas. ey’ll also take skin scrapings and fur samples to see if mites are to blame or if there’s a bacterial or yeast infection. Blood samples should be taken to test for underlying medical conditions and/or specific allergies. ey may send you home with specimen kits to collect urine and poop and bring them in for analysis, too.
e vet will advise you on whether to use a prescription or over-thecounter medication to ease Charlie’s itching. When the tests come back (some may be same-day, others may need to go to a lab), they’ll know the best treatment path to take.
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We just moved to [local town] and live on [local road]. At one end of the road the speed limit is 45 and at the other end it is 30. No other speed limit is posted. Cars go by our house 55 +++. We have farm tractors/joggers/bikers/horses going by all day. It should be 45 all the way til the village line. I emailed the town highway about speed limits about 3 months ago. Maybe they are way to busy to read it. Also there are many deer in the area
There is nothing quite like fall in upstate New York. We recently had visitors from out of state and they could not get over the beautiful foliage all around the area. Whether it’s the Finger Lakes, Letchworth State Park or just 75 degree sunny days in mid October, sometimes we take our surroundings for granted and it takes visitors to remind us just how lucky we are.
Freedom on display
Driving down local streets and seeing neighbors displaying their choice of political sign demonstrates what a great country we live in. We can voice our opinions and coexist with a neighbor who may have differing views. I’m thankful for a democracy that encourages open dialogue, mutual respect, and allows diversity of opinions.
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I recently spent a couple of days at [local casino] and was shocked and appalled that almost all the slot machines had racist imagery, specifically seeming to be aimed at Asian cultures. They feature caricatures of Japanese women and other offensive stereotypes like dragons. I was wondering if there would be interest locally in helping eradicate these awful slot machines. I love to gamble and this just puts a damper on the whole thing.
Price things reasonably It’s tempting to overprice items, butagoodruleofthumbistomark things for one-half to one-third of the original value. Be open to negotiation, but try to haggle with a “buy one get one” approach, rather than marking down the price considerably. After all, the goal is to get rid of as many items as possible, with financial gain a distant second.
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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel * On Oct. 30, 1890, Oakland, California, enacts a law against opium, morphine and cocaine. It allowed only doctors to prescribe these drugs, which had been legal for cures or pain relief.
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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Two-Year-Old
Incision
Occasionally Secretes Fluid
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old, very active male. My left Achilles tendon severed two years ago, but it was surgically repaired. I had an 8-inch incision that has totally healed, with the exception of one small area about the size of the lead of a pencil. It’s 3 inches above my heel. This small area would close up for a few days, then reopen with small amounts of off-white fluid oozing from the little hole.
Sometimes I apply Iodosorb, which keeps the area dry for a while. But, for whatever reason, showers seem to make the incision release fluid. I apply a bandage over the wound for most sporting or exercise events, just so that it doesn’t get rubbed by the top of my shoe. Is there any solution to this, or do I just have to live with it?
-- R.M.
ANSWER: The Achilles tendon is a thick, tough piece of connective tissue between the calf muscles and the heel bone. It can rupture under extreme trauma (often sports injuries), in people who have weakness of the tendon, or due to treatment with antibiotics that are in the quinolone class, such as ciprofloxacin. When repairing the tendon, the surgeon uses sutures or wires to put it back together.
A residual wound defect is quite concerning to me. The foreign material in the tendon is at a high risk for infection. It’s possible that there is an infection, which led to a fistula (an abnormal connection) between the tendon.
I definitely recommend going back to see the surgeon. They may want to do further testing (possibly imaging) to see if there is any evidence of an infection in the repaired tendon.
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.
What is PTSD? - The American Psychiatric Association defines PTSD as “a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event.” Some examples of events that can lead to PTSD include war/combat,a terrorist attack,rape, or incidents in which people have been threatened with death, sexual violence or serious injury. PTSD also can occur after witnessing traumatic events, including natural disasters or serious accidents.
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OUTDOOR TABLE with glass top, 40” x 60”, with six chairs. Henrietta. Smfiske@gmail.com
AUTO PUSH MOWER with small bagger. Not used many years but ran great. Some rust. Needs TLC. 585-697-4618
STANDING PHILCO TUBE RADIO 37” HIGH 25” WIDE 11“ DEEP FULLY INTACT MODEL 42-358. kbradstreet@rochester.rr.com
CONCRETE PAVERS. (4) 2” x 2”, (6) 2” x 3”. Rush area. Please text 585-414-9921
2025 WALL CALENDARS from animal rescue and wildlife organizations. They are beautiful! Call 585-359-0359
NEWSPAPERS. Good for fire starters, wrapping or even reading. Clean bundles and box full. sohill15@gmail.com
OAK FRAME QUEEN SIZE FUTON. New black mattress. 585-266-3198
HOLY BIBLE New International Version. Side page tabs for each book. Excellent condition. 585-742-3687
Large three-person gray COUCH w/electronic extending seats at both ends. Heavy. 585-831-6040
CAT TREE, RATTAN CAT SCRATCHER, SOFT CARRIER and more. 585359-3998
HP PRINTER INK - cartridge #67 black & tricolor and black & tricolor 910XL. 585-314-7308
Play On TRAINING PADS for puppies. Standard size 21” x 21”. 585704-1030
Sky blue fabric SOFA, ex. condition. White rectangular DINING ROOM TABLE, 30” x 48”, very good condition. Second floor apartment. Pick up Honeoye Falls. Buch4999@gmail.com
2-PERSON BED, needs assembling, but only used once. Excellent condition. A van or truck needed to remove. 585-624-7998
Older Troy Bilt ROTOTILLER, runs but needs clutch replaced. Text only 585-698-5645
Sturdy DOG HOUSE with shingled roof. 52” L x 34” W x 45” H. 585301-6088
Huge pile of BLACK WALNUTS. tamilynn38@aim.com
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Clean, used BLANKETS, MATTRESS PADS, BATTING. No fabric needed. jhblank68@gmail.com
WHITE CHRISTMAS TREE, any size. Conesus Lake area. 585-7309292
GRASS CATCHER for behind lawnmower. 585-762-9245
ALUMINUM CAP for an 8’ truck bed. Does not have to look pretty. Waterproof a plus. 585-208-9784
WOODEN DINING ROOM TABLE- sturdy and strong. 585-381-6546
MODELS* Built or Unbuilt. Automotive, Military, Aviation, Ships, etc. Parts and pieces ok. 585-314-6989
TREE HAMMOCK or one on a stand. 585-443-9974
COMIC BOOKS, any & all. Will pick up any amount, any condition. Call/text 585-260-0437
SLINKY, RUBIX CUBE, HULA HOOP, HOT WHEELS, BEANIE BABIES, SMURFS, COAT TREE, STATE TRAYS, and a CROCHET SET. 585-5078788
HEARING AIDS, CD PLAYER, SMALL APPLIANCES, secretary DESK, area RUGS, PLANTS, LOCKING FILING CABINETS, BOOKCASE, STEP STOOL, TV, small CHAIR. 585-424-0732
HOSPITAL BED DESK, TABLE or SMALL DESK. 585-507-8788
Boxes/bags of COSTUME JEWELRY, hand SEGA GENESIS SYSTEM with games, fold up CANE, COMPUTER CHAIR. Call 585-415-8513
Cooperstown Dreams Field TRADING PINS & POKÉMON CARDS. salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com
Unwanted BOOKS! New Age, Children’s, Educational and/or Horror Fiction! 585-729-1259
TREE HOUSE. 585-734-7971
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The Haunting History of Union Tavern in Sea Breeze
TheUnionTaverninRochester has a rich history, dating back to the early 19th century, and an eerie reputation that keeps visitors intrigued. e building and its grounds are not just a hub for good food and drinks but are also home to numerous ghost stories that continue to stir curiosity.
According to Rochester Ghostwalks and the Haunted History Trail of New York State, the land where the Union Tavern stands today was purchased in 1819 by Sylvester Woodman, a retired sea captain and rumored ex-pirate. Woodman bought 100 acres of land, along with nearly all the shoreline of what is now the Sea Breeze area of Irondequoit. A er his wife Abigail passed in 1830, she was buried just a few hundred yards from their farmhouse, and Sylvester was laid to rest beside her years later.
e original farmhouse was torn down in the mid-1800s and replaced with a more modern brick home by Captain Samuel Bradstreet VI, a veteran of the Black Hawk War and Irondequoit Town Supervisor at the time. Bradstreet planted trees on both sides of what is now Culver Rd., and began a farmer’s life with his wife Lavinia, who worked as a tailoress. ey raised 8 children on their grand farm of 7 horses, 4 milk cows, 4 working oxen, 12 cattle, 140 sheep, 20 pigs, and wheat, corn, and oat crops.
In the mid-1930s, the house transitioned from a private residence to a public establishment, serving various purposes, including apartments, restaurants, and taverns. Jim “Barney” Barnash and Steve Sahs co-owned the property and ran e Reunion Inn from 1971-2019, converting the second floor apartments into a dining room and adding a Victorian-style staircase in 1976.
Current owners, Don and Kelly Bush, purchased the establishment in 2019 and have made it a point to embrace its history, even hosting ghost story events since 2004. e Union Tavern has been a featured site for paranormal investigations, with groups such as the Monroe County Paranormal Investigators visiting the property. It was also spotlighted on Ghost Show.
e Union Tavern is a well-known stop on the Haunted History Trail of New York State, with patrons and staff reporting numerous unexplained occurrences.Fromcoldspotsandthescentofcigarettesmokeinparticular rooms to doors opening on their own, the tavern has seen its fair share of paranormal activity. According to the Haunted History Trail, visitors have reported sightings of a ghostly woman standing near the fireplace, and others have experienced being touched when no one else was around. Whistling sounds are sometimes heard coming from upstairs, adding to the eerie atmosphere.
Some of these ghosts are believed to be former residents including Lavinia Bradstreet or former slaves who used e Reunion Inn as an Underground Railroad stop. e history of the building’s use as a speakeasy during Prohibition also contributes to the ghostly lore. One ghost is quite possibly “eccentric Mr. Hallie,” owner of Hallie’s Steak House, there before e Reunion Inn. A current owner has even seen a red-headed female spirit and thinks it may be his mother’s ghost.
Steve Sahs recounts that in 1973, a hand with “boney” fingers tugged on his arm as he changed a keg in the basement. “It was pretty scary,” Sahs said, “I locked myself in the walk-in cooler until I couldn’t stand the cold anymore.” Sahs says he didn’t share the experience until six months later when another employee told him a similar occurrence happened to him.
Although there is no record of the Woodmans having any children, rumors suggest that a large immovable stone in the basement may indicate the Woodmans lost a child before baptism and buried it on the property. Others speculate the house was a stop on the Underground Railroad, or that the stone hid the family’s valuables during a time when banks weren’t readily available.
Whether you’re drawn to its history or its haunted reputation, the Union Tavern offers an unforgettable experience with the possibility of an unexpected
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Not only are they one of the best-known sources of beta-carotene (an antioxidant converted to vitamin potassium, and vitamin C.
Help your parent make a pumpkin recipe whether it’s a pie, bread, cookie, scone, soup or smoothie! Carve a pumpkin! Think of your favorite cartoon character, slogan, or image and have fun carving it into a pumpkin. Pumpkin Activities
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Oct. 30, 2024 7-10am and 4-6:30pm
Utilities and Maintenance roles available.
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Pay range: $32.68-$45.37/hr.
Dependent on Licenses.
Hiring for all shifts.
Competitive benefits and shift differentials.
140 Spring Street • Avon, NY 14414
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Host TGIF gatherings. Make Fridays a chance to have a little fun and gather together. Use this informal time to address employee accomplishments, and encourage employees to say something of value to their coworkers.
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• Paid Bus Monitor to Driver training available
• Must be at least 21 years of age
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BUILD YOUR NETWORK TO LAND A NEW JOB
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