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The Power of Shopping Local: Building Stronger Communities BY SUZIE WELLS
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n a world dominated by big-box retailers and online shopping giants, it’s easy to overlook the importance and impact of supporting local businesses. However, the benefits of shopping locally extend far beyond individual purchases, reaching into the very heart of our communities. There are so many reasons to choose local businesses to help build stronger, more resilient communities. Local businesses are the backbone of a community’s economy. When you shop locally, a more significant percentage of your money stays within the community, circulating through various local businesses and contributing to the area’s overall economic growth. Supporting local businesses helps create jobs and fosters entrepreneurship, as it provides opportunities for individuals to start and sustain their ventures.
Community Involvement Local business owners are more likely to be actively involved in community initiatives and events. They sponsor local sports teams, participate in fundraisers, and contribute to the community’s overall well-being. Resilience in Economic Downturns Communities with a strong base of local businesses tend to be more resilient during economic downturns. The interdependence of local businesses fosters a supportive network that can weather economic challenges more effectively than areas overly reliant on external corporations.
Shopping locally gives the gift that keeps giving, with: Personalized Service One of the standout features of local businesses is the personalized and attentive service they provide. Local shop owners often have a deep knowledge of their products and customers, allowing them to offer tailored recommendations and a more personalized shopping experience. Deb Paul says, “By spending your money locally, you may find yourself in a heartfelt conversation about your holiday plans and favorite seasonal recipes, as opposed to the more commercialized alternative... with incessant sales pitches and half-hearted, corporate-mandated greetings.” Fostering Social Connections
Unique and Handcrafted Products Local businesses frequently offer unique and handcrafted products not found in mainstream stores. Whether it’s handmade crafts, artisanal foods, or locally-designed clothing, these items add character and diversity to the community. Environmental Benefits Shopping locally often involves shorter transportation distances for goods, reducing the carbon footprint associated with shipping. This contributes to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way of consuming goods.
Local businesses often serve as gathering spots where people meet, connect, and build a sense of community. Coffee shops, bookstores, and local markets become hubs for social interactions, contributing to a more connected and vibrant community. In a globalized world, the choices we make as consumers have far-reaching consequences. By choosing to shop locally, we not only stimulate economic growth but also contribute to the unique fabric of our communities. The power to build stronger, more resilient neighborhoods lies in our hands every time we make a purchase. Let’s embrace the vitality of local businesses and nurture the communities we call home.
Community Character Local businesses contribute to a community’s distinct character and charm. They often reflect the local culture and values, adding to the neighborhood’s overall identity. A thriving local business scene can attract visitors and enhance residents’ quality of life.
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BRAG-WORTHY GRANDPARENT GIFTS Special shadowbox: Create a shadow box of cherished mementos. If a loved one served in the military, was a beloved teacher or had a worthwhile hobby or other endeavor, gather pertinent items and arrange them in the shadowbox.
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Here’s a Tip * Before you use your grater to grate cheese, give it a quick shot of nonstick spray. It will keep the cheese from gunking up in the grate. If you need softened butter for a recipe, you can grate it from frozen and it will soften up very quickly, but not melt like in a microwave. * Clean your cellphone screen often. This is especially important if you have a smartphone. We use our fingers nonstop to touch the phone, then put it directly up to our face. It’s a germ’s paradise. Just remember: A quick swipe with an alcohol cloth might save you from getting the flu this season. Stay healthy! * When heater season is in full effect -- like now -- I keep a spray bottle of water to which I add two tablespoons of liquid fabric softener. I spritz the house from time to time, and it will add humidity as well as a pleasant scent, but it also keeps my carpets from making my kids little zappers (from static buildup when dragging their feet!). -- M.A. in Ohio (c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• 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 gift - 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 • Girl Scouts Western NY: Adults needed to work with troops as leaders, those with a special talent to offer girls or be an extra pair of hands at events. Jfusco33@juno.com or 585-226-6434 • Community Reading Partnership: Community Reading Partnership (CRP) promotes family literacy in the greater Canandaigua area by donating new and gently-used books. Volunteers process books stored at the Canandaigua Primary/Elementary Schools for Little Red Bookshelves and assist with CRP outreach programs. Email communityreadingpart@gmail.com • Webster Comfort Care Home: Our volunteers offer compassionate care to our 2 residents who are approaching the end of their lives. We offer around the clock care. Volunteers are responsible for all aspects of resident care. Email volunteercoord@webstercomfortcare.org • Advent House: We are a 2-bed comfort care home for the dying. Seeking volunteers to provide hands-on care. Contact us for more information. 585-223-6112 or email volunteer@theadventhouse.org • Honeoye Falls - Town of Mendon Historical Society: The Honeoye Falls - Town of Mendon Historical Society is in need of docents to volunteer at our Museum for its standard Sunday afternoon hours (2-4pm). Email president@hfmhistorical.org or call 585-281-0014 Charitable Organizations and Nonprofits can submit requests at gvpennysaver.com under ‘Share With Us.’ Published online and in print of the last week of the month as space permits. See more volunteer opportunities at gvpennysaver.com.
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DID YOU KNOW? According to the American Cancer Society, the average age at the time of diagnosis of testicular cancer is 33. Young and middle-aged men are the most likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer, though the ACS notes that 14 percent of cases occur in children, teens and men over the age of 55. The ACS estimates that roughly 440 men will die of testicular cancer in 2021. Though that’s troubling, testicular cancer can usually be treated successfully. In fact, the ACS notes that a man’s lifetime risk of dying from the disease is one in 5,000. However, the incidence rate of testicular cancer has been increasing in many countries, including the United States, for several decades. The reasons for that are unknown, though the rise in incidences underscores the need for men, especially young men, to discuss testicular cancer, including its risk factors and symptoms, with their physicians.
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Big thank you Thank you to the people who bought my dinner last Saturday night at a local restaurant. It’s a hard season for me since my husband and I were married Christmas Day. He passed from Agent Orange in 2011. It was so nice of them to treat me to dinner. I hope they have a very blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Thank you again for being so thoughtful and generous to someone they didn’t know.
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Courteous Drivers I’d like to give a shout out to the Henrietta drivers who show such courtesy and caution when cyclists are going through intersections or crossing the crosswalks. They wait until the cyclist is completely through the intersection or over the crosswalk before making their turns. Thank you for truly sharing the road.
Not Playgrounds Please let us remind you that senior apartment buildings are not playgrounds. You need to be more respectful of the elderly that live there. Take the children outside to play or to a playground where it's more suitable and safe for the tenants. Appointments I’m furious about, mostly medical offices, when they call to reschedule an appointment that you’ve been waiting months for. They want to reschedule for sometimes 2 to 3 months, if not more, out further. How about “bumping” others that haven’t been waiting so long. If it’s not your fault that the appointment is cancelled but it seems you’re the one that inconvenienced. You have no heart To all the people that dump their animals, you are the lowest. Do you even care that as you drive away, they are thinking what they did wrong? Take them to a shelter so they are warm and fed. How can you even sleep at night.
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T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly! Make friends, have fun, get tips and advice as well as support, on your weight loss journey. Meetings are held Monday mornings at the #4 Chili Fire House, off Scottsville Road (off Jemison Rd.), Chili. Weigh in is 9:15 to 9:45 with the meeting following - 9:45 to 10:45. For additional information please contact Carol Hauk at 585-317-5437.
Rochester Women’s Community Chorus - Join the Rochester Women’s Community Chorus January 13, 2024, 7:30pm, for an evening of our choral production of, From a Theater Near You, film music that shares an eternal message of inspiration, courage, and the joy of life’s journey. Tickets are available in advance via a chorus member or the QR code in website link; for $12, $10 for seniors, children under 12 are free. Tickets are available at the door for $15, $12 for seniors, and children under 12 are free. Join us at the Harley School’s auditorium, 1981 Clover St. Rochester 14618 (doors open at 7pm). ASLinterpreted. Handicap accessible. http://therwcc.org/RWCC/img/ Fall2023/RWCC-From-A-TheaterNear-You-Winter-2024
HENRIETTA
Rush Public Library 5977 East Henrietta Rd. Rush 585-533-1370 www.libraryweb.org/rush Monday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesday 11:00am - 8:00pm Wednesday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Thursday 11:00am - 8:00pm Friday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm Sunday CLOSED
Henrietta Public Library 625 Calkins Rd., Rochester, NY 14623 359-7092 • www.hpl.org Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat. 10am-5pm
Henrietta Public Library currently provides curbside pickup and in-building services. Hours are subject to change. Please call (585) 359-7092 for hours before visiting.
Here’s what’s happening at your local library… HENRIETTA PUBLIC LIBRARY: Pruning Join this Zoom program hosted by Henrietta Public Library and Pittsford Community Library to learn all about pruning! We’ll cover how to selectively remove unwanted branches, improve the plant’s structure, and direct new and healthy growth. This is an online only event on Wednesday, January 17th from 1-2pm. Please register online at hpl.libcal.com or call 585-359-7092.
Drive Through Fish Fry December 29, 4pm-6:30pm, Rush Henrietta American Legion Post, 260 Middle Rd., Henrietta. Get a 12 to 14 ounce battered haddock filet, French fries, our special in-house made coleslaw, tartar sauce and a lemon wedge for $12. Drive Through Fish Fry - January 5, 4pm-6:30pm, Rush Henrietta American Legion Post, 260 Middle Rd., Henrietta. Get a 12 to 14 ounce battered haddock filet, French fries, our special in-house made coleslaw, tartar sauce and a lemon wedge for $12. Chicken Cutlet Dinner - January 9th, 4pm-6pm, Rush Henrietta American Legion Post, 260 Middle Rd., Henrietta. Enjoy a chicken cutlet with mashed potatoes smothered in gravy, and corn $10.00. (House salad available for additional $1.00).
LIVONIA Take-out Spaghetti Dinner at the United Methodist Church of Livonia, 21 Summer St, Livonia on Wednesday, January 10, 4:306:00PM (or until sold out). Spaghetti, sauce, meatballs, undressed salad, and garlic bread. Donations accepted.
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SCOTTSVILLE Wheatland Senior Citizens Club meeting will be held on Tuesday January 9 at 12:00 noon in the Senior Center at the Town Hall on Main St. in Scottsville. Bring your own lunch. Coffee and tea are available. The yearly dues of $7 per person will start to be collected. We will be welcoming our new President Jim Luke, Vice President Angie Shortino, returning as Secretary is Eleanor Lyons and treasurer also returning is Jim Luke. For more info or to join the club please contact Darryl Cady at 586-889-4330 or just come along for a meeting. Hope to see you all in January.
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The Rochester Theater Organ Society presents ‘Songs of Travel: American Music “From Around the World”’ on Sunday, January 7th, 2PM at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre. 2017 ATOS Young Organist Competition Winner Alex Jones returns to the console of the RTOS-Grierson Wurlitzer 4/23 theatre organ! Admission for NON-members is $15 per person. Children 12 and under with an adult, and students with school ID are always FREE. Box Office opens 1PM on the day of the show. Auditorium doors open 1:15PM. Seating is General Admission, not reserved. No advance ticket sales. Visit the RTOS website rtosonline. org or stop by the Membership Table in the lobby for more information.
Paris, France Fireworks dominate the Parisians’ celebration of the dawn of a new year. The world renowned Champs-Élysées is lined with revelers who can’t wait to catch a glimpse of the fireworks that explode from the Eiffel Tower at the stroke of midnight.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE By Lucie Winborne * J.R.R. Tolkien was nominated by fellow author C.S. Lewis for the 1961 Nobel Prize in Literature, but was overlooked because the jury said the quality of his storytelling wasn’t good.
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and PACKING PEANUTS, BUBBLE WRAP, AIR PILLOW PACKING MATERIALS. Two large garbage bags of it. Near Pittsford Plaza. marysche@yahoo.com CEDAR CHEST, FUTON SWING and two VHS TAPE STORAGE UNITS. You pick up, Canandaigua. 585-507-8788
AREA RUGS, any size. 585-363-1444 Looking for ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s ROCK 8-TRACK TAPES, CASSETTES, and RECORDS for personal collection. gzintel1967@gmail.com
SHOWER CHAIR, CHEST OF DRAWERS, BEDSIDE UNIT. 585-506-8704 for appointment
VINTAGE ELECTRONICS: Tubes, tube testers, test equipment, radios, microphones, stereo audio, motors, speakers, meters, turntables, communication gear, Transistor Radios, Advertising. greg3151@ymail.com
Kodak 650H SLIDE PROJECTOR with one carousel and remote. Has an issue with advancing slides. cdevries42@netscape.net
Good Working condition: One Large 6”+ REEL-TO-REEL TAPE RECORDER, for NonProfit Archive group, Identifying & Archiving old tapes for museum. 585-534-9852
MEMORBILIA CLIPPINGS and PAMPHLETS: 1993-2003 on Rochester Veterans, Health, The Golden Age of Hollywood and more. Fairport. 585-388-0318
MUSIC. Albums and 45s from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Call Bill, 585-402-8870 Seeking a WEBER GRILL you are no longer using. Gas or charcoal. Please text or call Matt 315-576-1278
RUG - 12’ x 8’, beige pattern. Cleaned and wrapped. You move. Bobsuek@gmail.com
CHILDREN/FAMILY DVDs wanted for a young woman with a learning disability. dsbarnes232@gmail.com
Working REFRIGERATOR. Pick up only. rvhx2@aol.com CALIFORNIA KING BED 72’ x 84’. Sheets and comforter included. You pick up, Rush. 585-533-1274 (lv msg)
VHS MACHINE in good working condition. 585-519-1261 TWIN METAL BUNK BED with ladder. 585-698-0758
Several 3-RING BINDERS in excellent condition, various sizes and four CLIP BOARDS. 585-230-6577
POKÉMON CARDS for 10-year-old granddaughter to expand her collection. salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com
Olympus C-5050 Zoom DIGITAL CAMERA with extra ZOOM LENS. Great for someone looking to get into digital photography. 585-230-6577
ACOUSTIC GUITAR. 585-831-6040
Collection of SOLAR FIGURINES. Large box full. You pick up from Lakeville. Call or text 585-649-8706 Box of MAGAZINES. Men’s, Women’s, Boating, Religious, etc. You pick up from Lakeville. Call or text 585-649-8706
iPAD in good working condition, PILLOWCASES & SHEETS for a twin bed, and COSTUME JEWELRY. 585-415-8513 SNOWPLOW for a pickup truck. 585-506-5191 Old plastic outdoor NATIVITY SET. Okay if just Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. 585-346-7022
3 DESKS - 37” x 15 1/2” x 29”. 1 DESK - 47 1/2” x 25” x 51”. 315-331-9391
GAS STOVE and REFRIGERATOR in good working condition. 585-285-6427
SPEAKER PAIRS. MCS 20.5” Realistic & Scott 14”. As is. Don’t know if they work. 315-331-9391
FURNITURE NEEDED as soon as possible for living room, bedroom, kitchen, etc. In good condition. 585-424-0732
SKYLIGHT PANELS. Rose design. 23 3/4” x 48”. Can be trimmed to fit. 315-331-9391
GRANDFATHER CLOCKS - any condition. augustusavon@hotmail.com
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER - 68” tall, 50” long, 15” deep. Pick up in Manchester. 315-331-9391
CAST IRON DUTCH OVEN with lid. Any condition. For Scout camping. 585-356-9306
WOOD WARDROBE - 60” x 35” x 22”. Excellent condition. Pick up from basement. Perinton. 585-441-5641
Old or broken FISHING POLES, RODS & REELS. Will pick up. Text or call. 585-774-1098
FOUR DRAWER STEEL FILE CABINET, 52” H x 15” W x 27” D. Canandaigua. 585-261-1587
KITCHENAID STAND MIXER with bowl and standard attachments in good working condition. Please call/text 585-764-9769
Assortment of WILTON and CHARACTER CAKE PANS and many DECORATING BOOKS. 585-315-2093
Seeking an ATV or DIRT BIKE that is no longer being used for father/son project. Call or text Matt. 315-576-1278
NEW OSTOMY SUPPLES - 2 3/4” Hollister pouches & barrier tape incl paster, powder, film and adapt deodorant. Kendall area. 585-329-0190
DINING ROOM TABLE. 585-381-6546
Two boxes of MOTHER EARTH and GRIT MAGAZINES. 585-494-2454
ELECTRONIC PIANO KEYBOARD. Call/Txt. 585-298-8681
WWE WRESTLING ACTION FIGURES. My young son loves them! 585-698-0758
FUTON SWING. You pick up, Canandaigua. 585-507-8788
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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH By Keith Roach, M.D.
Serving Our Community for over 20 years.
Estrace Cream Is Safe to Use in Woman Who Had Melanoma
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman who has been using Estrace vaginal cream weekly for several years. I am in excellent health, work out daily, run half-marathons and have my own business. I take 10 mg of atorvastatin daily. Ten years ago, I had melanoma removed from my arm. My concern is the use of Estrace. My gynecologist recommended that I use it after a Pap smear, but my primary care physician is not of the same mind. I would appreciate your opinion on this. My mother had breast cancer in her 80s, my sister had uterine cancer, and my brother passed away from bladder cancer. -- C.S. ANSWER: As far as the safety of using estradiol (Estrace), the bioidentical hormone to major natural estrogen, I am definitely of the same opinion as your gynecologist. When used topically, it works on the vulva and the lining of the vagina, keeping the tissue healthy. Without estrogen, the tissues that line the female perineum can become atrophic (thinned), predisposing a woman to discomfort, infections and incontinence. The Pap smear may have resulted in a finding that was suggestive of vaginal atrophy (increased neutrophils). Without treatment, the labia can even fuse together. With long-term use, the estrogen levels in the body are only slightly higher in women who use topical estrogen compared to those who do not, so the absorption into the body is minimal. The only case where I get concerned is with someone who has a personal history of an estrogen-sensitive tumor, such as endometrial cancer and some breast cancers. In those cases, I discuss options with both the patient and their oncologist.
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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DENTAL CLEANINGS WHILE WEARING BRACES Consult with your dentist. Dental hygienists and dentists are experienced at cleaning teeth that have braces. Typical visits for routine cleanings will not be much different than visits without braces. The staff will take X-rays and conduct a thorough examination of the teeth. Hygienists know how to manipulate cleaning tools around braces to clean effectively. Very often, cavities can be filled and even root canals performed with braces on teeth, so there’s no need to worry. Should braces be in the way, the dentist can work with the orthodontist and have a bracket temporarily removed and replaced to facilitate treatment.
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PAW’S CORNER By Sam Mazzotta
Prepare Your Home for a New Puppy DEAR PAW'S CORNER: This Christmas, we planned to get a puppy, but it is too young to leave its mother yet. Instead of revealing the puppy on Christmas Day, we wrapped a big box that had a little note in it from Santa saying that a new puppy will arrive soon, and to write down their ideas for a name on the back of the card. Do you have any tips on how we can prepare the house for the puppy's arrival in a few weeks? -- Chet in Boise, Idaho
Sterling is a 1 year old Shih Tzu and the cutest RIT Tiger. He has two “girlfriends” and loves his walks and playing with his favorite toy, Monkey.
DEAR CHET: First, kudos to you for handling the Christmas announcement so well! That's a great way to surprise the kids during the gift-opening while not having to supervise a puppy who has no idea what is going on. And keeping the puppy with its mother until it's at least 8 to 12 weeks old is so important. Involving the kids in preparation for the puppy's arrival is important. Explain to them that puppies like to explore -- often with their teeth. So they need to put away their toys, clothing and anything that they don't want to get chewed up. Puppies can also get into foods and cleaning items that can be dangerous or deadly for them, so those items need to be lifted off the floor or removed from the house's common areas entirely. Talk to them about how they can help train the new puppy. This will prepare them for how to handle, talk to and correct the puppy from the first day of its arrival. (c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. . SAFETY FIRST WHEN DRIVING WITH PETS Do not leave pets unattended in cars. A study from the Louisiana Office of Public Health found that temperatures in a dark sedan or a light gray minivan parked on a hot, but cloudy day reached higher than 125 F in just 20 minutes. The study also found that cracking the window in such situations had little effect on the temperature inside the vehicle. On hot days, leave pets at home. Owners who must take their pets with them should never leave them in the car, as temperatures inside vehicles rise quickly, putting pets’ health in jeopardy.
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DRIVERS
COME FOR A JOB... STAY FOR A CAREER!
Body & Paint Technicians Matthews Buses, Inc. has an opening for a Body & Paint Technician at both our Avon and Syracuse locations. We are seeking a motivated individual who can work independently and possesses the following experience: • 3 Years’ Experience • Fabrication Skills • Must have own tools • Clean Driving Record
Matthews Buses is seeking part-time & seasonal drivers at our Avon location. CDL required. Excellent Pay! Apply to mmckernon@matthewsgroupinc.com or call 518-584-2400 ext. 212
Matthews Buses offers excellent pay and a full benefits package including health, dental, 401k program with generous company match, holidays, and paid time off.
CHIMNEY REPAIR TECHNICIAN
Qualified candidates should apply to:
Michelle McKernon mmckernon@matthewsgroupinc.com
• Learn to lay bricks, grind and point mortar joints, WILL TRAIN build cement crowns and much more. • Must be in excellent physical condition, capable of lifting heavy objects, climbing ladders, and comfortable with heights for rooftop work. • Typical pay during extended training is $25/hr, but we are open to negotiation for exceptionally skilled individuals.
RUSH-HENRIETTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS HIRING
2150 Clay St., Lima www.kreidermasonry.com (585) 582-2284
SUBSTITUTE CLEANERS to work the second shift. Various cleaning responsibilities involving heavy lifting, moving furniture, climbing ladders, and using cleaning machines and equipment. Cleaning experience preferred, ability to lift 30lbs. $18.50/hr plus shift differential.
When leaving a job, professionals should always be courteous and considerate toward their current employers.
Apply to Rush-Henrietta Schools at www.rhnet.org
PathStone Weatherization Program
We’re hiring 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.
Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District
is hiring
Also accepting applications for:
Crew Leader and/or Crew Positions
Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher Paraprofessional Food Service Worker Bus Drivers Bus Monitors Daytime Lifeguard Hours and pay vary by position. NYS Pension and benefit eligible positions available.
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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Entry Level Technicians/Detailer/Bus Prep Tech
YORK CENTRAL SCHOOL
Come for a job…. Stay for a career Matthews Buses, Inc., New York’s largest Thomas Built Bus dealer has immediate full-time openings for entry level technicians, detailers, paint & body technicians, and a Bus Prep Tech at our Avon and Syracuse locations. Successful candidates must possess: • Experience with lettering and/or graphics installation is a plus. • Proficiency in the cleaning/detailing of automobiles, vans, and buses. • Fabrication Skills. • Must have own tools or at least the basics to perform the job. • Work independently and with a “team.” • Clean Driving Record. • Will train the right individual. Matthews Buses offers excellent pay and a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K program with generous company match, paid holidays, and earned paid time off along with sick time.
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• ELA Teacher 7-12 • K-5 Reading Teacher: Long Term Substitute (January – June 2024) Continual Recruitment - Substitutes: • Teachers (Certified and Uncertified) • Aides/TAs • RNs/LPNs
Qualified candidates should apply to:
Michelle McKernon mmckernon@matthewsgroupinc.com
All interviews begin upon receipt of application. Additional information and application available: www.yorkcsd.org
RÉSUMÉ WRITING RULES TO FOLLOW Be brief yet effective A concise design is key. Many recruiters spend little to no time reviewing the hordes of résumés they receive. In fact, automated résumé bots may initially screen the documents to thin the crowd. According to data from the 12th annual Mystery Job Candidate survey by CareerXRoads, the average recruiter spends six seconds looking at a résumé. If a résumé is lengthy or doesn’t attract attention, it will likely be ignored. Stick to a single-page and make sure wording is brief but meaty.
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Administrative Assistant Body Shop & Collision Center Matthews Buses, Inc., one of the nation’s largest school/commercial bus dealers in the United States, has an opening for a Service Administrator at our Avon, NY location. Successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to our Body & Collision Center Manager, assisting in job estimating and reviewing cost analysis of bus repairs.
Excellent benefits including health and dental, paid holidays and sick time, NYS retirement membership, school calendar.
Job Description: • Manage shop production schedule to meet budget. • Consult with customers regarding vehicle repair needs based on repair diagnosis. • Create work schedule and maintain proper accounting of Technician’s productivity. • Invoice and record completed work orders in system. • Ensure a safe working environment.
Visit website at www.pittsfordschools.org to apply. Click on: Human Resources/Job Opportunities/External Postings to apply.
Job Requirements: • Experience in Service Writing and Administrative roles. • A knowledge of warranty procedures and work scheduling is preferred but will train the right candidate. • Excellent customer service, organizational and negotiation skills. • Experience developing and managing third party vendor relationships. • Goal-oriented and enthusiastic presence in Team Matthews environment. • Strong written and communication skills. • Valid and clean driver’s license required. • Professional work ethic We offer excellent pay, full benefits package, 401(K) with company match, 13 paid holidays a year, paid time off, and company paid life insurance. Qualified candidates should apply to:
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THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A NEW JOB Salary: Of course everyone would love to earn more money when changing jobs, but there is more to changing jobs than just improving your bottom line. As you begin your job search, consider how much you currently earn and if that allows you to live a life you love. If so, don’t overemphasize finding a new job that pays considerably more than your currently earn. On the flip side, young professionals who want to start a family in the years ahead should consider the costs associated with such a decision and how the salaries they earn at their next jobs may affect what they want down the road. Page 25
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Resolve to read more and reap the benefits It may be tempting to curl up on the couch and turn on the television to unwind, but research indicates that reading is one of the best workouts for the brain. The World Health Organization says that doctors diagnose nearly 10 million new cases of dementia each year. With so many people understandably concerned about any and all cognitive issues related to aging, the search is continually on to find ways to strengthen the mind’s muscle. It may be as simple as picking up a book. People make New Year’s resolutions to improve their lives, and reading more can be a great way to do just that. According to the online health and wellness resource The Healthy (www.thehealthy. com), reading has been associated with language reception in the left temporal cortex of the brain. When this part of the brain processes written material, neurons begin working hard to transmit information. Research conducted by Stanford University indicated that MRI scans of people who are deep into a Jane Austen novel showed an increase in blood flowing to areas of the brain that control both cognitive and executive function. When the brain is working efficiently, it may be less prone to some of the issues that can cause a decline in memory and brain function. Research published in the journal Neurology found frequent brain exercise through reading lowered mental decline by 32 percent. GENESEE VALLEY PENNY SAVER ● GVPENNYSAVER.COM 1-866-812-8111
Of course, the benefits of reading extend beyond the physical. Literary fiction can help people be more empathetic. Getting lost in a book and the characters’ stories makes others more relatable. Reading has the potential to help a person understand what people are thinking, offers research published in the journal Science. Picking up a good book also can help a person gain knowledge of new cultures, ideas and history and even improve vocabulary. Picking up a newspaper or magazine, joining a book club or reading with children are just a few of the many ways to improve the mind through reading.
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