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Leaton-Favata Lic.

“I rise before the sun, and I get the job done!”

Cell: (585) 797-3145

Office: (585) 594-4333 email: cindyfavata@howardhanna.com

4156 Buffalo Rd., North Chili

ECKANKAR

The Path of Spiritual Freedom

Eckankar Center of Rochester

312 W. Commercial Street • East Rochester, NY

Phone: 585-288-4721 • email: eckankarrochesterny@gmail.com

Public events on Sundays at 11am: www.eckankar-ny.org/public Learn about ECKANKAR at www.eckankar.org

FACTS ABOUT FEBRUARY

British mathematician John Conway determined that some dates inevitably share the same weekday within any given year. The last day of February will be on the same weekday as March 7, April 4, May 9, June 6, July 11, August 8, September 5, October 10, November 7, and December 12.

FEBRUARY

my of Pediatric Dentistndthathildhould visit

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a child should visit the dentist by age one or within six months of the eruption of his or her first tooth.

Servicing your dental needs in a safe and relaxing environment.

Family-friendly dentistry in the heart of Downtown Batavia!

For participating insurances, visit: www.dradamgregor.com • (585) 343-5865 180 Washington Ave., Batavia, NY

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Mystery Trip YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Deluxe motorcoach transportation and a delicious lunch, the rest is a secret!

• Your final destination is no more than 4 hours away, but that’s all the clues you’ll get!

*Payment is Non-refundable. Cancellation Insurance Available & Highly Recommended.

Daniel/Lancaster, PA YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Roundtrip motorcoach from Batavia

• 1 night accommodations at the Country Inn of Lancaster

• Dinner Friday night

• Performance of Daniel at Sight and Sound Friday night

• Breakfast Saturday morning at hotel

• Time on your own at Kitchen Kettle

• Amish Artisans Tour

• First Choice Travel Tour Manager

Final payment due June 7, 2024. Non-refundable Deposit: $100.00 per person at time of booking. Trip Cancellation Insurance Available & Highly Recommended.

June 26 or Oct. 16, 2024

$159 Per Person

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Mount Rushmore YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

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• Visit to the spectacular Badlands National Park

• Visit to the amazing Crazy Horse Memorial

• Admission to the Unique Journey Museum

• Tour of Wildlife Loop Road at Custer State Park

• Visit to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Deposit: $75.00 per person at booking. Single Supplement - add $400.00.

Deposit Non-refundable. Cancellation Insurance & Highly Recommended.

Pigeon Forge & Smoky Mountain Show Trip

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Motorcoach transportation

• 5 nights lodging including 3 consecutive nights in the Smokies

• 8 meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners

• Three Morning Shows: SMITH MORNING VARIETY SHOW, PATTY WASZAK SHOW & CHRISTMAS MEMORIES SHOW

• One Afternoon Show: “ICONS” - The Original Legends Show

• Three Evening Shows: COUNTRY TONITE, PAULA DEEN’S LUMBERJACK FEUD SHOW & “ARRAY”

• Free time in HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GATLINBURG

Deposit: $75.00 per person at booking. Single Supplement - add $250.00. Deposit Non-refundable. Cancellation Insurance Available & Highly Recommended.

July 19-20, 2024 $498

Per Person, Double Occupancy

Ascension BINGO

Sunday, February 25th

Doors open at 5pm • Bingo starts at 7pm

RED SPLIT PROGRESSIVE - 4 Postage Stamps • $1,650

No N’s called 36#s

Queen of Hearts $950

G BALL GAME GOING WELL!

Voted #1 Bingo by GLOW!

March 3rd - A ernoon Bingo Again!

Bingo starts at 1:30pm, doors open at noon

NEW Specially made game just for us Outhouse Race!

And Horse Race Bingo!

GRAND PRIZE $500, CONSOLATION PRIZE ALWAYS $200!

BONUS BALL $450!

Ascension Parish Bingo

17 Sumner St., Batavia • 585-705-0618

To Go Fish $14

Your choice of beer battered, broiled, Cajun, lemon pepper, or breaded. Includes homemade slaw and French fries.

*To go only. Not available with complimentary gi vouchers or complimentary gi certificates.

Route 5, Stafford • 343-6972

SPICING UP COLD-WEATHER DESSERTS WITH SPIRITS

Talk about a dessert that hits the spot -- especially as the weather turns chillier. You’ve heard of “pairing,” right? Well, in shaking up the concept’s traditional definition -- matching wines to dishes they most complement -innovative chefs are now using spirits like cognac to create even more tempting culinary experiences.

Cognac’s spicy and aromatic characteristics have always made for perfect drinking this time of year.

Level: Intermediate

No affiliation with Red Osier Rochester, RPM Enterprise, or Total Sandwich Catering.

With Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts traditionally selling iconic products in communities across the country to fund adventures and service projects, what are the results of such sales?

• Youth develop valuable financial skills

• Youth build social skills in a safe setting

• Youth make and reach for goals together

• Youth face unreasonable expectations and added stress

• Parents negate youth benefits by selling products themselves

• I’m not sure

Poll ends 02-27-2024

Poll results 02-20-2024

February is Black History Month and the Rochester region is home to so many notable historical figures. Which of the following Rochesterians inspires you most?

60.0% Frederick Douglass

33.3% Harriet Tubman

6.7% Reverend Thomas James

We love hearing from you! Vote and make your voice heard when you visit www.gvpennysaver.com!

HOW TO AVOID THE COLD COMFORT OF A DRAFTY HOUSE

For those who live in older homes, the transition to colder weather can be extra disheartening, as the vision of expensive heating bills, chilly rooms and drafty windows dance in their heads. However, it’s easy to change the outlook fromcoldtocozywithafewsimple DIY solutions.

The most effective way to improve the comfort level in your home is to properly insulate. Insulation can beinadequateinolderhomes.Over time, it can settle and compact, creating gaps. Topping up attic insulation will help keep the warm air in, reducing heating bills and preventing stress on your furnace. For easy installation, homeowners andprofessionalsalikerecommend a stone wool batt insulation. For attics, aim for an r-value of R-50 or adepthof16inches.

A little preparation can go a long way to keep the cold at bay. Seal out drafts by replacing worn weatherstripping and caulking along windows, doors, baseboards, and trim. For other ways to beat the cold, consider inexpensive window insulation kits along with thicker drapes, and don’t forget to reverse ceiling fans to push warm air back down.

WAYS TO MAKE HOMES SAFER

Remove unnecessary items and furniture from rooms to free up more space to get around. Be sure there are no obstructions in walkways, entryways and near doors. Keep staircases clear at all times.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

RESTORE RUSTY TOOLS

Many people may be tempted to discard rusty tools that have gone unused and sat in a garage or shed for a significant period of time. But tools encrusted with rust do not need to be relegated to the trash bin, nor do gardeners have to toil for hours scraping and sanding off the rust. There’s a much easier way to restore rusty tools that relies on a common household ingredient: vinegar. Pour vinegar into a deep enough vessel to submerge the metal part ofthetool.Soakthetoolovernight. The next day, use a scouring pad to rub off the rust. If the tool is too big to fit into a can or bucket, simply wrap it with a vinegarsoaked rag and cover the whole tool with a tightly secured plastic bag. Follow the same procedure the next day. After all the rust is gone, rinse the tool in cool water and dry thoroughly. Then return it to regular usage.

SIGNS COMMON INSECTS ARE INFESTING A LAWN

Chinch bugs: The experts at BobVila.com report that chinch bugs are not necessarily problematic when their populations are limited to around 10 to 15 bugs per square foot of lawn. In such instances, chinch bug populations are generally controlled by ants and ladybugs. However, extreme heat and drought, problems that have plagued various regions in North America in recent years, reduce the populations of bugs that feed on chinch bugs,thus increasing the population of these unwanted guests that feed on grass.GardenTech® indicates that damage from chinch bugs is most visible between June and September.That damage begins with grass taking on a purple tinge before it turns yellow and then brown after wilting.

DID YOU KNOW? According to the ASPCA, the number of dogs and cats euthanized in United States animal shelters has declined significantly since 2011. The ASPCA reports that approximately 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized each year. That number is high, but it marks an improvement over 2011, when roughly 2.6 million dogs and cats were euthanized. The ASPCA credits part of this decline in euthanizations to an increase in animal adoptions and greater success at returning stray animals to their owners. Recent data indicates that roughly 3.2 million shelter animals are adopted each year, with a 50/50 split between dogs and cats. A greater emphasis on adoption can help reduce euthanization statistics even further.

Magic Maze

GRAINS AND OILSEEDS

Tree Tamers Trimming • Take Down Brush Chipper Cabling

Stump Grinding Reasonable Rates Free Estimates • Insured

Office - 538-2745

Cell - 585-259-5117

We’ve Moved!

Buying Gold & Silver

Old Coins & Scrap

We also buy platinum, coin collections, estates, rare coins, etc.

Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 10am-2pm

John G. Cooper COIN DEALER

450 N. Main St., Suite #100 Warsaw, NY 14569 585-786-0061

585-441-5090

FACTS ABOUT FEBRUARY

In Finnish, February is called “helmikuu,” meaning “month of the pearl,” which refers to the snow melting on tree branches.

Fair Housing Statement

All real estate advertised in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Fair Housing Enforcement Project

Monroe County

Legal Assistance Center 1 W. Main Street Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 325-2500 • www.lawny.org

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

NOW HERE’S A TIP In a pinch, you can use toothpaste to scrub your faucet in the bathroom.

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Canada?

2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What was the first animal to be cloned?

3. LITERATURE: In the children’s book series “The Bobbsey Twins,” what are the names of the two sets of twins?

4. CHEMISTRY: What is the symbol for the chemical element platinum?

5. MUSIC: What is the title of Elvis Presley’s first commercial single?

6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the first U.S. national park?

7. MEDICAL: What is a common name for xerosis?

8. FOOD & DRINK: What is a sommelier?

9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to visit all 50 states?

10. HISTORY: What were the principal powers of the Axis in WWII?

9. Richard Nixon.

8. Wine expert.

7. Dry skin.

6. Yellowstone National Park.

5. “That’s All Right.”

4. Pt.

3. Nan, Bert, Flossie and Freddie.

2. A sheep.

1. Ottawa.

Answers

10. Nazi Germany, Italy and Japan. ©

Here’s a Tip

* When putting in new plants, you can tear strips of tin foil, then use toothpicks or small stakes to pin them to the ground in your new garden. It will keep the cats out, and can even discourage birds.

* “My kids are long past wagon size, but their wagon isn’t done hauling yet. I put it to good use in the garden. I can park it in the shed stocked with all the things I might need. It’s very handy.” -- A.A. in Florida

* To sharpen a pair of worn scissors, try cutting through a piece of aluminum foil that is doubled or tripled over. Be sure to clean and dry scissors you use in the kitchen.

Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

Hocus Focus

BY HENRY BOLTINOFF

Byron Bergen Public Library

13 S. Lake St., Bergen (585) 494-1120

Byron-BergenPublicLibrary.org

Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 10-1 & 2-7; Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-1

Caledonia Library

3108 Main Street, Caledonia (585) 538-4512

Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 2-5:30 & 7-9; Tues. 9-1 & 2-5:30; Fri. 2-5:30; Sat. 9-1

Chili Public Library

3237 Chili Avenue, Rochester www.chililibrary.org (585) 889-2200

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9-9; Fri.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. Closed

Hollwedel Memorial Library

5 Woodrow Dr., Pavilion (585) 584-8843

Hours: M,W 1-8; T, Th 10-1; F 11-6; S 9-noon; Sunday-closed

Mumford Branch Library

883 George Street, Mumford (585) 538-6124

Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 12-6

Newman Riga Library

1 S. Main St., Churchville, NY www.newmanrigalibrary.org (585) 293-2009

Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 11-5; Tues., Thurs. 11-9; Sat. 10-2

Scottsville Free Library

28 Main Street, Scottsville (585) 889-2023

Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 10-5; Tues., Thurs. 1-8; Sat. 10-1

Here’s what’s happening at your local library…

CALEDONIALIBRARY: FLORAL ARRANGEMENTRAFFLE comeinandseewhatit’sallabout!

TEAAMONGTHEBOOKSThe2nd Mondayofeachmonthat2:00 p.m.Noreservationsnecessary pleasejoinus!

LOOSELYKNIT--Knittinggroup meetsonThursdaysat2:00p.m. Allskilllevelswelcome!

ADULTFICTIONLightningBoltby CharlieDeMottWildey;Simplythe BestbySusanPhillips;TheLantern’s DancebyLaurieR.King.

DVDsHypnotic;TheMarvels;Planet EarthIIIBBC.

ALSOAVAILABLEHotspotsand NYSEmpirePasses.

DON’TFORGETWehavealarge selectionofDVDs,AudioCDs, magazinesandperiodicals.Wealso haveHotspots.

YOURLIBRARYCARDEMPOWERS YOUYouarelinkedtoall42librariesintheOWWLsystem.

LIBRARYBOARDMEETINGSAre heldonthelastTuesdayofeach monthat6:00p.m.,unlessotherwiseadvertised.

ATTICA

WNYBluegrassAssoc.Monthly FREE MusicJamMarch10thTwoindoorareas,aswellasonthe coveredpatio(weatherpermitting) onthesecondSundayofeach month2-7pmattheBennington Lanes,1374ClintonSt.Rd.,(Route 354)Attica.Wewelcomeeveryone andencourageyoutobringyour acousticinstruments(guitars,banjos,mandolins,basses,fiddles,etc.) andplayalongatanylevel,orjust stopinforalistentoyourbluegrass musicfavorites2-7pm.ThisishappeningeverysecondSundayof eachmonthyearround.Thenext jamisSunday,March10th,2-7pm. Comejoinus!

AVON

SpaghettiDinner - Jointhe AmericanLegionPost294on Wednesday,FEBRUARY28forSpaghetti,Salad,BreadandDessert from4-7pm.TakeOutorEatIn. Cost:$12donation.Proceeds: AmericanLegionPost294,5480 Avon-EastAvonRoad,Avon.

JoinusforBreakfastwiththe Easter Bunny onSunday,March 3,8amto11amattheAvon AmericanLegion,5480Avon-E. AvonRd.,Avon.BreakfastIncludes: scrambledeggs,sausage,home fries,toast,pancakes,juice,coffee, tea,water.Kids:5-12$5,Under5: FreeandAdults:$10.Proceedsto benefitAvonAmericanLegion FamilyPrograms.

BATAVIA

VFWPost1602BeatlesTribute Nite - VFWPost1602,25Edwards St,BataviaishostingaBeatles TributeNiteonSaturday,February 24,2024.Cheeseburger&FF servedfrom4:30PM-6PM.$10 Donation/Dinner.Presaletickets recommended.Ticketsavailableat thePostorbycalling 585-344-3249after4:30PM Wednesday,Friday,Saturdayand Sunday.MusicbyDJJeffMorrow from6PM-9PM.Opentothe Public.

FreeEnd-of-LifeDoulaTrainingThrough agrantfromtheRalphC. WilsonJr.LegacyFundsatthe CommunityFoundationforGreater Buffalo,CrossroadsHouseisintroducingaprogramtoprovide volunteerend-of-lifedoulaservices inthehomeforthedyingandtheir familiesinGeneseeandWyoming Counties.Weareofferingfree20 hourtrainings.Nexttraining:Fri. Mar.1,5pm-9pm,Sat.Mar2, 8am-4pm,andSat.Mar9,8am4pmatourLegacyLivingCenter behindSt.JamesChurchinBatavia. Mustattendall3classes.Continentalbreakfastandfreelunchserved. Call585-201-0048fordetailsand toregister.Learnmoreonour websitewww.crossroadshouse. com.

UkrainianEggDecoratingClassGO ART!isofferingaUkrainian EggDecorating,orpysanky,with masterpysankarartist,IreneGrassman,aspartofourExploreArt! program.Theclasseswillbeheld onSaturday,March16from11am to2pmatGOART!,201EastMain St.,Batavia.Opentoparticipants age12andolder.Costis$36/ person,total,andallmaterialsand toolswillbeprovided.ContactGO ART!at585-343-9313,email jfisher@goart.org,orsignuponline atgoart.org.RegistrationisrequestedbyMarch9th.

TheGreatBataviaTrainShowSunday, April14,2024.Location: RichardC.CallArenaatGenesee CommunityCollege,Batavia. Admission:$6adults,$3under18, freeforchildrenunder13.Hours: 9:30AMto3:30PM.Features: Modeltrainvendors,freeparking, snackbar.AdditionalTrainShow Information:ContactInformation: TrainShowChairman:Mike Pyszczek.Phone:585-768-4579 (residence).Email: bataviatrainshow@gmail.com.Web site:www.gsme.org.Mailingaddress:GSME,P.O.Box75,Oakfield, NY14125.

St.PaulLutheranSchoolAnnual Auction - StPaulLutheranSchool, 31WashingtonAve.,Batavia,annualliveauctionandbasketraffle March16,4;00PM.Auctioneer DavidKentofWilliamKentAuctions.Biggestfundraisersupporting ourschoolofferingaChristianeducationwithacademicexcellence PreKthru6thgrade.Call 585-343-0488.

CALEDONIA

CaledoniaMumfordLionsClub 2024 CitizensoftheYear Nominationsnowbeingtaken. DeadlineisFebruary29th.Mail nominationsto:Cal-MumLions Club,POBox55,Caledonia,NY 14423.

CHURCHVILLE

AnnualHamDinnerDrive-thru/ Take-out: Saturday, March9, 2024from3:00pm-5:30pmor soldout.Location:UnionCongregationalChurch,14NorthMain St.-VillageofChurchville.Cost: $15.Serving:Ham,ScallopedPotatoes,Carrots,GreenBeans,Baked Pineapple,andcake.

HAMLIN

IrishfestHamlinVFW- IRISHFEST @ HamlinVFW.1739LakeRoad, Hamlin.Saturday,March2nd. Doorsopen@4PM.$5.00Entrance,Kidsunder16free.Food: CornedBeef&Cabbage,Bangers& MashandIrishStew.Entertainment:ConnemaraSocialClub, DunleavyIrishDance,GatesKeystoneClubPolicePipes&Drums.

LEROY

WesternNewYorkSpringWildflowers: Ellen Folts,ownerof Amanda’sNativeGardenPerennial Nursery,willpresentaprogramto helpyoulearnaboutournative springwildflowers.Shewillcover howtoidentifythem,wherethey fitintoourlocalhabitats,andhow toaddthemtoyourgardensfora moresustainableandecologically soundlandscape.Joinusforthis freeprogramat6:30,thenstayfor arefreshmentbreaktomeetclub membersandlearnaboutourvolunteeractivities.Pleaseregisterto letusknowyou’recoming.Held March13attheFirstPresbyterian ChurchofLeRoy,7ClaySt.,LeRoy. https://www.facebook.com/events/ 744090080445652

FACTS ABOUT FEBRUARY

During leap years, February will end on the same day that it begins.

FishFeast - OurLadyOfMercy ParishCenter,44LakeStreet,LeRoy--DineInorTakeOut.Beer batteredorBroiled(BasicorItalian) w/coleslaw,bakedpotatoor Frenchfries,rollsandcake.COST$15.Fridays:March1st,8th,15th and22nd.From4:30pmto6:30pm oruntilsoldout!ToOrder-Callor textyourorder(includeyourname, fishorder,approxpickuptimeand date)to#(585)709-2764ororder onlineatwww. ourladyofmercyleroy.org.Walk-ins welcomed.ORDERSMUSTBEIN EACHWEEK,BYWEDNESDAYAT NOON.

LeRoyBSATroop21&Pack23 Spaghetti Dinner- TheLeRoyCub ScoutPack23andBoyScoutTroop 21arehostingaSpaghettiDinner FundraiserattheBottsFiorito AmericanLegion,53WestMain StreetinLeRoy.Liveentertainment fromalocalpianistandcomposer, JeffCifelli.Openforsit-downand take-outSunday,March3rdfrom 4pm-7pm.Fundsraisedwillgotowardscostsassociatedwithmembershipcostsandactivitiessuchas theannualtriptoGettysburgin April.SuggestedDonation:$10 presale,$12atthedoor$5for5 andunder.

OAKFIELD

JoinUsAtTheGoose! Coffee Hour EveryWednesdayfrom10:00 a.m.to11a.m.,Justwalkinand joinus!PleaseFollowTheGoose Facebookpageforupdates,additions,andcancellations.The GOOSECommunityCenter,33 SouthMainSt.,Oakfield.http:// www.warriorhouseofwny.com

YouthBFit - March8,6-7pmat

TheGOOSECommunityCenter,33 SouthMainStreet,Oakfield.Cost: $5.http://www. warriorhouseofwny.com

ROCHESTER

RochesterModelRailroadClub Open House- Saturday,March2, 10-5pmandSunday,March3, 1-5pm.Modelrailroadfleemarket onSaturday.Large(40x60foot HOtrainlayoutdepictingtheLehighValleyrailroadofthe1950’s fromBuffalothruPennsylvaniato JerseyCity.Membershaveused photos,actualplansandon-site visitsandpicturestorecreatemany oftheactualscenes,buildingsand bridges.Oneofthehighlightsof thelayoutistheLehighValley Gorge.Theeventisnot handicappedaccessibleasthelayoutisinthebasementoftheFirst UniversalistChurch,150South Avenue,Rochester.Masksareoptional.

“HerefortheVeryFirstTime”Ben Forsthoffer: TheRochester TheaterOrganSocietypresents “HerefortheVeryFirstTime”on Sunday,March3rdat2:00PMat theWestHerrAuditoriumTheatre. Up-and-comingtheatreorganist BenForsthofferwillmakehisfirst appearanceattheconsoleofthe RTOS-Grierson4/23theatreorgan! AdmissionforNON-membersis $15perperson.Children12and underwithanadult,andstudents withschoolIDarealwaysFREE.The BoxOfficeopensat1:00PMonthe dayoftheshow.Auditoriumdoors openat1:15PM.SeatingisGeneralAdmission,notreserved.No advanceticketsales.

I prefer winter and Fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape — the loneliness of it, the dead feeling of winter. Something waits beneath it, the whole story doesn’t show.

~ Andrew Wyeth

GUIDELINES FOR HOMETOWN EVENTS:

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

• Businesses/schools seeking registration for classes or program

• Organizations seeking crafters or vendor

• Organizations seeking donations of items

Genesee Valley Penny Saver reserves the right to approve/reject events for publication. Events are published as space allows.

Event deadline is Monday, 2 weeks prior to publication date

REGISTER AND SUBMIT YOUR EVENT ONLINE AT Log in to your account or register on our website to start submitting your events today!

www.gvpennysaver.com under ‘Share With Us’ Events may also be submitted at: 1471 Route 15, Avon, NY 14414

VeteranOnly-Curling: Veterans come joinus,9Marat11:30,aswe aregoingcurlingattheRochester CurlingClub,71DeepRockRoad, Rochester.Wewillgetinstructions fromacoachandplaysomeends. Spaceislimited,RSVPbyvisiting www.livcovets.comandclickingon thelink.Wewillreachoutand confirmwhoisattending.Welook forwardtoseeingyoujoinus.

There is a privacy about it which no other season gives you.... In spring, summer and fall people sort of have an open season on each other; only in the winter, in the country, can you have longer, quiet stretches when you can savor belonging to yourself.

~ Ruth Stout

SCOTTSVILLE

“WritingRochester’sEclipse Story Together”- Wheatland HistoricalAssoc.isprivilegedto haveDebraRoss,AmericanAstrologicalSociety’sSolarEclipse TaskForceCo-chair,tospeakat HartmannHall,St.Maryofthe AssumptionChurchinScottsville onMonday,Mar.4,2024,at 7:00pm.Thechurchislocatedat 99MainSt.inScottsville.Atimeof refreshmentsandconversationto followthepresentation.Thisfree programisopentothepublic.For moreinformationemail whascottsville@gmail.comand watchforannouncementsonthe WheatlandHistoricalAssociation Facebookpage.

DID YOU KNOW? Spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, is the most common cause of mortality in infants. According to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, SMA is a motor neuron disease that affects the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system and voluntary muscle movement. WebMD notes that the severity of SMA varies widely, but the disease is known to weaken muscles and can cause difficulty eating, breathing and walking. In the past, infants diagnosed with SMA typically did not survive more than two years, but the MDA notes that doctors now prefer to avoid making rigid predictions on life expectancy based strictly on age of onset.

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Thank You

Handicap Spaces

We would like to say thank you so much to the person at Dr. Aguirre’s Office who was so kind to trade Doctors with my husband. He has a lot of health issues and needed his regular Doc. We will pay it forward.

If you don’t have a legally issued handicap permit hanging on your mirror, DON’T park in ANY handicap space. Period! Simple as that! Those who feel they’re entitled or simply don’t care about others need to be ticketed!

Town Workers

Wing Woes in Western NY

Thank you to all the workers who put in the time and effort to keep our roads clean and safe when it’s snowing. Although we haven’t had much snow (yet) this year comparatively, the dedication is there and appreciated!

I left the PNW for [local region], lured by tales of legendary [chicken] wings. What a letdown! Here, in [location], I’ve faced nothing but one culinary catastrophe after another. [Other state]’s wings were a crispy, saucy revelation, but here, they’re as lackluster as a foggy day in Seattle. I’ve searched high and low in [local town], expecting each wing joint to redeem this city’s saucy honor. Instead, I’ve been met with wings that are to authentic [chicken] wings what instant coffee is to espresso— merely a shadow. They lack the crunch, the kick, the soul. The question nags at me: How can the home of the [chicken] wing serve up such pale imitations? I’m on a quest for that perfect bite, the one that transports me to wing nirvana, but alas, I find myself lost in a wilderness of wing disappointment. My plea is simple: Give me the fiery, the tangy, the transcendent wings I know exist somewhere in your midst.

Week 4

Break the boredom with our four week Cabin Fever Contest! Solve the puzzles each week and send them in for your chance to win a Cabin Fever Survival Kit No purchase required.

Hot drinks, like coffee or tea, provide a comforting warmth and can help to make the cold weather more bearable. Hot drinks are also often associated with cozy feelings, which can help to make us feel better on a chilly day. See if you can use the symbols to spell out these symbols to out these popular coffee flavors.

Mail to: GVPS Cabin Fever Contest 2024 PO Box 340 • Avon, NY 14414

All entries must be postmarked by March 2, 2024. Winner will be randomly chosen from all correct entries. Enter each week for a greater chance of winning. Must be 13 or older to play. 18 or older will be signed up for our coupon club. Playing all 4 weeks? Mail your entries together by 3/2/24.

Name:

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City: State:

Zip: Phone: Email

(18 and older)

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

COVID Vaccines Do Not Increase the Risk of Cancer

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am looking for your opinion regarding the new COVID booster. I am not opposed to vaccinations, as I have had the initial two shots and one booster. About 18 months ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and have since had my prostate removed. My current PSA readings are undetectable, for which I’m grateful. I was also diagnosed with melanoma 12 months ago (along with multiple basil spots). Biopsy results showed that all were successfully removed and were within positive margins, for which I’m also grateful.

I want to get the new COVID booster for obvious reasons, but I’m reading that the boosters are creating cancer recurrence (including prostate cancer and melanoma) in some patients. Clearly, I don’t want either to return, but I also don’t want to get COVID. Can you help with my dilemma and offer a recommendation? -- T.I.

ANSWER: I have also heard people making that claim, but it isn’t supported by evidence. Both the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society agree that there is no evidence, nor a scientific reason, suggesting that COVID-19 vaccinations increase the risk of cancer growth, whether it was the first one or an additional one. (By the way, if you saw, like I did, the term “turbo cancer,” you can safely disregard the claim, since this isn’t a real entity. That’s fearmongering.)

The COVID vaccine, whether it’s an mRNA or a traditional vaccine (like the Novavax), is a very limited exposure of a critical protein in our immune system to help “teach” the immune system how to recognize a COVID infection. The vaccine provides pretty good protection against infections for a few months and excellent protection against severe infections (including hospitalization and death) for close to a year. Yearly vaccination seems like it might be reasonable, although public health experts have not decided on a longterm COVID vaccination plan.

People with cancer are particularly recommended to get vaccinated, since both cancer and its treatments may affect the immune system and make infections more serious. However, chemotherapy may affect the body’s ability to successfully react to the vaccine, so your oncologist can help you decide the optimal time to get the vaccine if you are undergoing chemo.

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DOES MY IMPACTED TOOTH NEED TREATMENT?

An impacted tooth is an adult tooth that doesn’t emerge or only partially emerges. Wisdom teeth are the last to emerge and become impacted more frequently. Several issues can make a tooth become impacted in gum tissue or bone. Overcrowding may not allow another tooth to emerge, or the jawbone may be too small. Sometimes teeth twist and tilt as they try to emerge and become displaced. Many people routinely have wisdom teeth removed to avoid complications, but not all impacted teeth require removal. An impacted tooth can push on the adjacent tooth, which pushes on the next tooth, causing overcrowding and a misaligned bite. If the impacted tooth isn’t affecting surrounding teeth and gums, it may only require monitoring.

Whether you come to us for examination of your wisdom teeth,

cosmetic work, simple fillings, or complex restorations, any program we suggest for your dental health will be thoroughly discussed with you before we begin. When you are looking for state-of-the-art, personalized dentistry from people who really care, welcome to BATAVIA FAMILY DENTAL. Our dental team works smoothly and efficiently together, devoted to making your dental experience comfortable as well as enhancing. Call us at 585.343.4246 for an appointment at 6 Batavia City Centre

P.S. If an impacted tooth is toward the front of the mouth, braces can sometimes be used to move the tooth into proper position.

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• - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County: 4-H Cloverbud Club Leader - Plan monthly educational meetings for youth ages 5-7. Inspire the next generation, call us today! 585-3433040 or genesee4h@cornell.edu

• - National Warplane Museum: We’re looking for Volunteers! All opportunities can be flexible to fit your schedule. Aircra /Hangar/ Motor Pool, Pilots, Tours, Grounds & Facility Maintenance, Gi Shop, Administration and our biggest event: AIRSHOW! If you enjoy aircra & history, contact us to learn more. Email john.peckham@ nationalwarplanemuseum.com

• - Pet Adoption Network (P.A.N.): Foster homes for rescued cats and kittens desperately needed. P.A.N. will provide needed supplies (bed, food, toys, litter); foster provides daily care and transportation to Sunday Open House (12-4pm). More details/apply at https://www. petadoptionnetwork.org/foster. Email: info@petadoptionnetwork.org or 585-338-9175

• Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteers are needed to become active firefighters. Training is provided free and retirement benefits are available. Help with social activities is also needed. Please contact our Fire Chief Patrick McGrath at chief@lakevillevfd.org. Email chief@lakevillevfd.org

• Serenity House of Victor: Please share your time & talent providing end-of-life resident care, building and grounds maintenance, website/ media, or fundraising support. No experience necessary. Free training. Share your most valuable gi - YOURSELF at our two-bed comfort care home. Email: serenityhousevictor@gmail.com or call 585-729-7617

• Caledonia Library Association: We have lots of volunteer opportunities available for you. Join a committee, help at a fund raising event, teach a class, give a presentation. Join the association. Email glouise4605@yahoo.com

• Begin Again Horse Rescue: Work directly with our equine trainer with a weekly commitment. Also help is needed in the used tack shop on Saturdays. And there is always work to be done with outreach and fundraising. Email info@beginagainrescue.org

• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County: 4-H Dog Club Leader - Plan monthly educational meetings for youth ages 5-18. Inspire the next generation, call us today! Email genesee4h@cornell. edu or call 585-343-3040

• Livingston Day Services: Looking for an individual looking to practice paper shredding skills by interning at non-profit on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Email angela.m.kennelly@opwdd. ny.gov

• Patrick Place Comfort Care Home: We are a 2-bedroom comfort care home providing 24/7 care to residents. We are in need of hands-on resident care volunteers; no experience required, all training will be provided! Call or email us today to learn more! directorpatrickplace@gmail.com

• UR Medicine Home Care: Deliver meals to our participants in Monroe County. Email julie_cunningham@urmc.rochester.edu or call 585-274-4385

Did You Work With Theodore J. Boccuzzi?

If you are a former employee of Eastman Kodak in Rochester, NY between 1979 and 1998 please contact Mr. Boccuzzi’s attorney, Christopher Hersom, at: Belluck & Fox, LLP • 877-534-2503 (Toll Free Number)

Email: tcarini@belluckfox.com

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

“May your coffee kick in before reality does.” -- Unknown

Puzzle Answers This Week

GRAINS AND OILSEEDS

DEHUMIDIFIER - older unit. Still works, coil still gets cold. You pick up. 585-748-1179

FLOWER BASKETS (14) - various size/colors. Clean, great condition. Maybe scouting/nursing/rehab center projects. Spencerport area. jeschneima@aol.com

FLOWER VASES (16) - various sizes/colors/shapes. Clean, great condition. Spencerport area. jeschneima@aol.com

Queen size 3” thick IHanherry MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS TOPPER with zip off cover. Excellent condition. Text only. 585-732-4511

Four Blizzak SNOW TIRES, 16” rims. From a 2008 Equinox. You pick up, Victor. 585-742-3291

CANOPY BED - single, white, mattress, box spring, comforter, and new pillows. joe.canny626@gmail.com

55” WOOD TV STAND. One foot needs to be reattached. Two glass doors/shelves. rmadier1@rochester.rr.com

BABY STROLLER, like new. ELECTRIC RECLINER. You pick up, Lima. 585-883-7387

COOCOO CLOCK, complete. Needs repair. If not home, leave a message. 585-599-3713

Family Handyman MAGAZINES, 2015-2021, 34 issues. Avon area. 585-226-3073

Large BOWLING TROPHY, in good condition and a large bag of CRAFT ITEMS Batavia. Please leave a message. 585-343-5957

BUNK BEDS - Wood. One frame needs repairs. Needs mattresses. Bkmccormick12@gmail.com

55” TV. Works fine. Flat screen, older model. No longer needed. Avon area. Bkmccormick12@gmail.com

For the person from Gates - ATTACHMENTS for the KIRBY VACUUM CLEANER, Heritage II, Model #2HD have been found. 585-334-2576

2 PATIO LOUNGE CHAIRS - metal frame. Color faded - red mesh material. 585-225-1852

TV – tube type, 19”. Working. Pick up, Canandaigua. No texting. 585-394-2901

GAS CLOTHS DRYER - White. 11 yrs. old. Works fine. Pickup only. ralph@rdurkee.com

Used QUANTUM WHEELCHAIR, heavy duty. Needs batteries. Old but in great condition. kskeswitzer@gmail.com

WATER SOFTENER ZEOLITE RESIN BEADS, 4.5 cu ft. in pails. Old Kleen Plus brand softener and iron filter for parts. 585-451-9678

Interfaith Center is taking BOOKS for a Book Sale. Please limit donations for pick up to Livingston and Southern Monroe County. Nancy 585-243-2114

Any LEGOS wanted. Call or email and ask for Alonzo. 585-734-3096 or Thestarwarsgeek816@gmail.com

Useable WOODEN CANOE PADDLES. 585-374-5768

17” STEEL WHEEL or comparable to go on a 2007 Dodge Charger and a CLOTHING RACK. 585-883-7387

Sturdy DINING ROOM TABLE for a senior citizen. 585-381-6546

AMBER LIGHT BAR, preferably a mini. Please call 585-447-0201

INSULATION. Foam board or rolled. Any R value. Decent condition. Also need PALLET WOOD or BARN WOOD. bsg1022@gmail.com

5’ METAL FENCE POSTS. Text 585-260-3506

MUSIC ALBUMS and 45s from the ‘60s - ‘80s.. Beatles, Eagles, etc. Call Bill 585-402-8870

BLANK CDs. CD-R or CD-RW. Also, used ELECTRIC HOYER LIFT for my wife with dementia. Call Bill 585-402-8870

BLAST HEATER/KEROSENE HEATER and an IRONING BOARD. 585-883-7387

YARN for crocheting. 585-964-2405

DISNEY DVDs. 585-698-0758

McDonald’s Happy Meal SQUISHMALLOWS – Michaela and Kevin. 585-503-7083

VINTAGE ELECTRONICS - Tubes, tube testers, stereo equipment, radios, amplifiers, microphones, Test equipment, speakers, records, Ham Radio, TVs, Music Amplifiers, Advertising. greg3151@ymail.com

ATV or DIRT BIKE for father son project. Running or not. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278

1000-piece JIGSAW PUZZLES and SEARCH WORD BOOKS. 585-415-8513

EGG CARTONS, HANGING FILE FOLDERS and an ADJUSTABLE BED FRAME for double or queen. joannewojc@rochester.rr.com

YARD FENCING for my backyard. Nunda. Call 585-447-0201

CANNING JARS – quart and pint. For senior citizen. Will pick up from Geneseo, Avon, and Livonia area. 585-519-3798

SANDBLASTING CABINET, COMPRESSOR, SUPPLIES, etc. to restore my old hand tools and get them working again. 585-330-3348

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EXPLORE HOSPICE OPTIONS FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE

Hospice care often begins when the individual receiving care and his or her family members feel the end of life may be near. According to Relias, a healthcare advisory organization, most patients enter hospice during the last six months of life. Care providers are interdisciplinary. Doctors, nurses, social service providers, bereavement therapists, dietitians, spiritual counselors, and physical or occupational therapists may be included in hospice treatment.

Did You Work With Michele Cagliostro?

If you are a former employee of the Aeolian Piano Company in East Rochester, NY between 1970 and 1985 please contact Mr. Cagliostro’s attorney, Christopher Hersom, at: Belluck & Fox, LLP • 877-534-2503 (Toll Free Number)

Email: tcarini@belluckfox.com

Any information would be greatly appreciated. ank you.

PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

“Youth is happy because it has the ability to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old…” ~ Frank Kafka

Kafka was an Austrian writer who was only 40 years of age when he died in 1924. He may, therefore, have been overly enthusiastic about the advantages of youth. However, his thought merits attention.

If we develop the habit of looking for beauty in everything, we might be surprised at the various places where beauty manifests itself and how often we can find it. This may not keep us from growing old but it should at least make growing old more enjoyable.

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When Dog Walking is a Tug of War

DEAR PAW’S CORNER:

My dog Trey is a 3-year-old mixed breed, mostly Lab, who pulls at his leash every time we go out for a walk. I don’t want to use a choke collar, because it seems painful and counterproductive to punish him every time he tries to pull ahead. How can I get Trey to walk next to me and not tug all the time? -- Bill in New Orleans

DEAR BILL: Dogs love being outside and exploring. at’s a big reason why Trey is tugging at his leash -- he wants to run and explore everything in the world. But that’s not possible in the city. And for the sake of your leash-holding arm, getting Trey to relax is a big deal.

You’re probably saying, “Oh, this is where Sam tells us to reinforce basic obedience training.” And you’re right. It’s important for Trey to follow your commands, especially if he pulls the leash out of your hand. But that’s just one element to leash training a dog.

When you pull on the leash to slow Trey down, he will automatically pull in the opposite direction. is is a reflex action. e more you pull, the more they dig in.

So instead, try a misdirection-reward strategy. Give the command “heel” and have Trey walk calmly beside you, with the leash slack. Whenever he gets ahead of you (before the tug of war starts), stop and change direction. He’ll turn to go in the direction you’re heading, and when he does, give him lots of praise and maybe (at first) a little treat. Do this every time he tries to move ahead of you.

If Trey tends to pull really hard, change from a collar and leash to a chest harness. is prevents injury and can make it easier to control him.

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FACTS ABOUT FEBRUARY

Despite being the shortest month of the calendar year, February has an interesting history. Early calendars marked the start of the new year in March, but when the second king of Rome, Numa Pompilius, rose to the throne in 713 BC, he synchronized the calendar to the lunar year. That required the addition of January and February.

ALaurencé Walker Helps Empower Individuals to Make Nutritious Choices

BY SUZIE WELLS

s SNAP-ED Nutrition Educator of the Northern Finger Lakes regionandCornellCooperativeExtensionofMonroeCounty, Albion native, Laurencé Walker loves teaching about healthy eatingtoaudiencesofallages,Kindergartenersthroughsenioradults. She says nutrition doesn’t have to be confusing or challenging, and she loves to share her expertise.

Walkerexperiencedherownepiphanyondietandhealthychoices when she spent a summer in California with her cousins, who were all pescatarian. Walker says she felt a noticeable change in her energy level and how she felt overall that summer, so when she returned home, she maintained the pescatarian lifestyle and shared with family and friends ideas to balance food groups and try new things to improve their own habits.

is experience also ignited a passion to pursue a career in nutrition, and she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and DieteticsfromBuffaloStateCollege.Walkeraimsforcertificationasa dietetic technician to bolster her own education and knowledge.

In her position at CCE Monroe and the USDA grant-funded SNAP-ED,Walkerloveshelpingpeople,meetingthemwheretheyare, to help them find ways to improve their health and lifestyle. She says people overwhelmingly enjoy learning practical ways to incorporate new foods and new ideas into their daily lives.

Walkergoestodifferentorganizations,schools,recreationcenters, and senior housing facilities, and teaches cooking classes, gives food demonstrations, and shares information about healthy eating and lifestyle choices across Monroe County, specifically low-income, food-insecure communities. Largely serving the city of Rochester and the county’s westside, Walker says the topics they focus on tend to be new to the audience, such as how to read nutrition labels and make active dietary choices when they can.

Walker keeps current with nutritional research and recommendations, and she acknowledges that changing research can be confusing, such as that on whether butter or margarine is better, or whether eggs are good for you or not. Walker encourages that most guidelines and recommendations should be individualized based on your specific dietary needs, your health history, your sensitivities, and even your stage of life. She says, “Everyone is different and needs different things with their nutrition.”

She says the common refrain is to eat more fruits and vegetables, preferably half of each meal, and preferably eating naturally colorful meals throughout the day and week. She loves sharing sessions on

current USDA MyPlate guidelines and recommendations with area youth and their families.

However, she says people should not completely avoid the less healthy choices altogether. “It’s okay to allow yourself to have a cookie now and then, it’s not a terrible thing, just not ten cookies at one time.”

It’sallaboutbalanceandhealthfulchoices.Olderpopulationswho were used to the previous food pyramid o en find the MyPlate visual easier to follow in real life, Walker adds.

ough Walker loves educating the array of ages, she particularly enjoys offering nutrition education classes within City of Rochester schools because students are o en eager to meet role models as much as they are eager to try new things.

She and her colleagues offer different curricula for different ages. For classes and sessions with youth and teens, Walker has interactive sessions with games related to food and healthy choices help concepts better resonate. She’ll visually measure out the sugar content in various sodas and juices to illustrate the concept instead of just telling participants about the sugar content. Participants practice making MyPlate meals and snacks to visualize the goal, and recent cooking classes such as at Cameron Ministries teach participants easy recipes they can immediately take home.

WalkerlovesworkingwiththeteamofnutritioneducatorsatCCE Monroe, with its welcoming, team-spirited work environment, and she loves building connections with different organizations, such as at farmers markets.

Laurencé Walker dedicates her career to spreading knowledge and practical advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Drawing on personal experiences and academic expertise, she emphasizes the importance of individualized healthful dietary choices. With a commitment to ongoing learning and community engagement, she is dedicated to empowering others to make informed nutrition choices.

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Laurencé helping a child table MyPlate at a rec center.

Cooking class at Cameron Ministries

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Looking for Crew Leaders and Crew Members in all of our expanding divisions

Lawn Mowing • Hardscape • Planting

Lawn Care • Pesticide Rep.

We are hiring to meet the needs of current and prospective clients.

• Must have valid NYS Driver’s License

• CDL, NCMA, ICPI Certification helpful

Compensation package is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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NOW HIRING RN Supervision

7am-7pm, 7pm-7am, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am, 11am-11pm

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Apply online at:

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Apply online at: www.leroyvillagegreen.com or in person at 10 Munson St, LeRoy, NY 14482

CNA Trainees - Paid Training! Classes tarting in March, 2024

CNAs - all shi s

CNA starting CNA

$3,000

$3,000 sign-on bonus (Pay Range $17-$19/hour, plus shi differentials)

LPNs - all shi s

$5,000 sign-on bonus ($28-$30.75/hour, plus shi differentials)

Dietary Tray Aides - Full-Time and Part-Time (Starting at $15.00/hour, plus shi /weekend differentials)

Construction & Maintenance Personnel

A FEW GREAT OPENINGS

for Construction & Maintenance Personnel needed soon at a new Patio Home development in LeRoy, NY.

A pleasant personality along with a get-it-done attitude are necessary! Tasks include working between other subcontractors doing some rough finish carpentry, painting, flooring, window & door setting, some landscaping, insulating, etc!

Great job sites to be on as all buildings are 1-story Ranch-style homes designed for easy building and maintenance!

If you have any or all of these skills along with a good attitude, call for an interview.

585-813-5611

LEAVING A JOB GRACEFULLY

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

We’re hiring PathStone Weatherization Program

Providing energy saving improvements to lower energy bills & improve a home’s comfort in Monroe County

Home Energy Auditor

Knowledge of the home performance industry or experience in home energy field preferred. Entry level opportunities also available.

Also accepting applications for:

Crew Leader and/or Crew Positions

General labor skills with carpentry, insulation and minor home repair experience preferred.

No Phone Calls Please

Send Resume to: cbrandau@pathstone.org

All Applicants Must:

Have Valid Driver’s License • Pass Background Check

All tools, equipment and additional training will be provided.

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IMMEDIATE BOOKKEEPER OPENING

At the 16 North Street, Warsaw business office. Approximately 10 hours per week, with flexible hours as determined by the successful candidate and the Pastor. e job description can be found on the ERRCC website; errcc.org. ose with an accounting degree, experience in an accounting department or accounting related field are encouraged to apply.

• ree years of paid experience in the preparation of food on a large scale.

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Prefer four-year degree in food service major OR two-year degree plus supervisory experience.

Location:

• Warsaw CSD

• 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Salary:

• $26,000 - $27,500 with excellent benefit package and NYS Pension

• 10-month employee (September 1 – June 30)

Start date:

• ASAP Visit our website at www.gvboces.org

Reply by March 5, 2024 with reference to Vacancy 24-82 and resume to dnaples@gvboces.org or mail to: Debbie Naples, Genesee Valley BOCES, 40 Spring Street, Livonia, NY 14487

DID YOU KNOW?

Nursing is one of the fastest-growing and longest-running occupations in the United States and Canada. The New England Hospital for Women and Children, established in 1862, was the first nursing school in the United States. The first formal nursing training program in Canada was established in 1874 at the General and Marine Hospital in St. Catharines, Ontario. The American Nurses Association was started in 1898. The CanadianNurses’Association,formerlytheCanadianNationalAssociation of Trained Nurses, was developed in 1907. These associations are national professional associations representing the hundreds of thousands of nurses across the country and are instrumental in legislative policy and the influences of health care on nursing professionals today.

CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION

7am-7pm, 7pm-7am $7,500 sign-on bonus (Starting a $38/hour)

CNA Trainees - Paid Training! Classes starting in April of 2024.

CNAs - all shifts - $3,000 sign-on bonus (pay range $17/hour-$19/hour, plus shift differentials)

LPNs - all shifts - $5,000 sign-on bonus ($28/hour-$30.75/hour, plus shift differentials)

Maintenance Assistant: Full-Time, 7am-3pm (flexible): Starting at $18/hour.

Van Driver: Must have clean license. Starting at $15/hour

in person at: 278 Bank St, Batavia, NY 14020

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Ambulance Billing Specialists

2 full-time positions in LeRoy, NY. Responsible for data entry and insurance billing of patient claims. Computer, accuracy and motivation skills required. In-house training will be necessary, usually requires 6-9 months.

Send resumes to resumes@medexbilling.com

EFFICIENCY AT WORK

Schedules can help professionals in much the same way that grocery lists help consumers at the grocery store. When visiting a grocery store without a shopping list, shoppers are bound to forget items, necessitating follow-up visits to the store, and waste time wondering what they need. Without schedules in an office environment, workers may allow time to idle away because there are no deadlines motivating them to complete projects.

Field Service Technician

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Technician who is familiar with commercial and residential plumbing, heating, and AC services.

Shepard & Cole, Inc. is a family-owned business that has been providing unbeatable workmanship, fair and honest pricing, and unparalleled customer care to the people of LeRoy and Avon and several surrounding communities. e ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and have a willingness to learn, lead, and grow.

A company vehicle will be provided for transportation to and from the job site. Technicians are expected to have basic hand tools, but the majority of other job specific tools and power tools will be provided. Our compensation package includes competitive wages based on experience, sign-on bonus, vacation time, sick time, overtime pay, uniforms, health insurance, 401k plan with company match, and continued education opportunities. Shepard

Qualifications:

- 3+ years of job experience

- MUST have clean driver’s license & be insurable

- Ability to pass drug & background checks

- Self motivated with ability to follow instructions

- Work independently with minimal guidance

- Positive attitude

- Maintain professional appearance & attitude

- EXCELLENT customer service skills

If you meet the qualifications and feel you would be an asset to the Shepard & Cole team please send your resumé to shepard.coleoffice@gmail.com or contact Amanda Cole at (585) 768-6042. We look forward to hearing from you!

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