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“While it can be a unique experience to spot wildlife in neighborhoods, these animals should be discouraged from taking up residence,” advises Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the NPMA. “ Not only can they damage property, many are vectors of disease, most notably rabies.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 40,000 people are exposed to rabies each year, a viral infection passed through the bite and saliva of an infected mammal. Raccoons, foxes, skunks, coyotes and bats are the most commonly reported animals infected with rabies. Because of the risks associated with these pests, homeowners should take extra precautions to protect against them.
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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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Saturday Storytime:Drop-instorytime willbeginpromptlyat12:30every SaturdaywithErin.Afterlisteningto storiesfamiliescanplaywithourtoys orgetcreativewiththeartcart,then choosebookstotakehomeforcozy readingtogether.Noregistration required.CookingforTwo:Areyou cookingfortwoandfindingitchallenging?JoinNutritionEducator, AlyssaVanValkenburg,tolearn strategiestoplanandpreparenutrientdensemealsfortwoandmakeeating healthymealsapriority.Thisonline programwillbehostedbytheFairport LibraryonWednesday,February28th at7:00PM.Youwillreceiveyour zoomlinkonthedayoftheevent. *Thisclassismadepossiblethrougha consortiumofMCLSlibraries,sharing monthlyonlineprogramsthroughCornellCooperativeExtension.
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FishFryDinners- The BESTFish FryinHenriettaavailablefor5LentenFridays:February23,March1, 8,15,22.Sponsoredbythe KnightsofColumbus.EnjoyPalmer’spre-cookedbreadedhaddock thatisbakedtoperfectionand servedwithboiledandbuttered potatoes,andfreshcoleslaw.Includesroll,drink,anddessertfor $13.Thiswonderfuldinneris availableinourComfortableDining Area,orforthosewholiketobring theirfishhome,youcanDrive Throughtopickupyourdinners. ComejoinyourfriendsandparishionersatGuardianAngelsChurch atSt.MarianneCopeRCParishat 2061E.HenriettaRd.,Henrietta from5pm-7pm.
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RequestforNominations - The 2024AntoinetteBrownBlackwell Society’sWomanoftheYear Awardisgiveninmemoryofthe firstordainedwomanministerin theUnitedStates,Antoinette BrownBlackwell,whowasborn andraisedinHenrietta,NewYork. Anywomanwhopresentlyresides inHenrietta,andhasdemonstrated leadershipqualitiesandcommunity servicethroughvolunteeractivities notrelatedtoworkiseligiblefor thisaward.Nominationsmustbe receivedbyMarch11,2024.The awardwillbepresentedonMay8, 2024attheHenriettaTownBoard meeting.
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“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.
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In Finnish, February is called “helmikuu,” meaning “month of the pearl,” which refers to the snow melting on tree branches.
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“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.
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Diamond engagement rings are presented as tokens of love and affection during wedding proposals. The majority of first-time brides will receive a diamond ring, with surveys indicating only 13 percent opt for another gemstone. Researchers from Emory University determined that the average price for a diamond ring is roughly $2,500. However, grooms can spend much more. Diamonds have symbolized eternal love for centuries, perhaps since they were first discovered in India more than 2,000 years ago. The ancient Greeks actually thought diamonds were tears of the gods, while ancient Romans believed diamonds were splinters from heavenly stars.
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Beyond the Leesburg Stockade: The Resilience of Lulu Westbrook Griffin
BY SUZIE WELLS
Adapted from public information from the Livingston County Historian’s Office, Griffin’s forword in Memoirs of a Revolution Experience rough Poetry and Poems, and newspaper accounts at the time.
Lulu Griffin, born in Americus, Georgia in 1949 to John Mark Westbrook and Gertrude Lucille Johnson, was the youngest of nine children and was two years old when her father died. Her mother worked as a maid, a nurse, and served as a Pentecostal minister. Family life for the Westbrooks revolved around the Pentecostal Christian Church.
Lulu explains in her 2021 memoir that she was born into an America with people of color “struggling to live in a dominated white society” with “blatant signs of segregation” and Jim Crow laws, with “vestiges of colonial laws spurned from a slave mentality.” She says, “Frankly, we were socially unaccepted in every way and living as second-class citizens.”
Lulu says she was “surrounded by people with good moral values and strength despite all the hatred, bigotry, and segregation I was born into.” Love, faith, and wisdom passed down generation to generation, with“wholeneighborhoodsoffamilieslookingoutforothers’children.”
Conflict arose from white supremacy groups and separatists who condemned the poor, downtrodden, and darker skinned individuals. Violence was rampant, and Lulu describes the prevalence of violence and harassment toward people of color.
Lulu and her siblings became involved with the Student Nonviolence Coordinating Committee (SNCC). At 10, Lulu attended mass meetings of the SNCC and trained in nonviolence resistance during protest demonstrations. She learned freedom songs and carried placards. She o en participated in sit-ins, marches, and peaceful demonstrations to protest segregation.
In July 1963, at the age of 13, Lulu and other children from her church participated in a peaceful march from the Black part of town to the Martin eater. e Ku Klux Klan-dominated police force met them with fire hoses, police dogs, and night sticks. Lulu was swept into the street by the force of a fire hose and hit on the head by an officer with a club. Dozens of children were rounded up and packed into paddy wagons. Boys went to the Americus jail and 32 girls were transported twenty miles away to an abandoned Civil War era building known as the Leesburg Stockade.
In late August 1963, the chair of the SNCC received a tip of the girls’ location and sent photographer Danny Lyons to the site. His photographs reached President John F. Kennedy, who sent the National Guard to rescue the girls in early September. Lulu and the other girls were back in school within days, most so traumatized they tried to repress the ordeal.
Years later, Lulu recalls the experience as a “badge of honor – for standing for [her] Civil Rights, which [are] my inalienable rights.” However,sheadmitstheexperiencele hersotraumatizedandwracked with nightmares, earaches, and scars that she suffered nightmares for 27 years.
Lulu Griffin moved to Rochester in 1965 and attended East High School. She had twin boys, studied psychology at the University of Rochester and music at the Eastman School. In 1977, she married John Griffin of Rochester, and the couple moved to Springwater in the 1980s.
When photographer Danny Lyon’s book, Memories of the Southern Civil Rights Movement, came out in 1992 with a photograph of Lulu and the other girls, Lulu started to speak about her experience and started recording her memories. She has spoken at schools, universities, and community events across the region and across the country to tell her story of the Civil Rights movement.
In 1996, Griffin wrote a guide to teaching the civil rights movement, Freedom is Not Free: 45 Days in Leesburg Stockade, a Civil Rights Story She teamed with Travis Lewis to share her story as well as that of some other girls in the documentary, Lulu and the Girls of Americus, Georgia 1963, released in 2003. Lulu moved to Wayland and published Memoirs of a Revolution Experience rough Poetry and Poems.
Her story is one of resilience in the face of adversity, and the Leesburg Stockade girls don’t want their story forgotten. Humans can do better.
e girls were held in a single 20’ by 20’ concrete cell for 45 days with no running water, beds, blankets, bathrooms, or change of clothes. ey were deprived of medical care. eir daily meal was a half-raw hamburger. Bugs and critters joined them at night, and someone dropped a snake in the cell one night, Lulu recounts. eir families had no idea where they were, and Lulu says she cried daily, less because of her own experience but because she worried what her mother must feel in her absence.
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Leesburg girls (Griffin in center) – Photo credit Danny Lyon
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By Lucie Winborne
* The first hoop skirt was worn by Queen Juana of Portugal, in a bid to hide the fact she was pregnant.
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.
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* 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.
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BY HENRY BOLTINOFF
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BIG REASONS to Shop Small
Not just on Small Business Saturday, but every day that you can. Need milk, eggs, bread, or beer? Go to the local corner store instead –Say “hey” and get to know the owner who’s paying taxes to keep your neighborhood in tip-top shape.
Get vocal on social Post pictures, tweets, and status updates of either the small business you own, or of yourself shopping at one, and be sure to use the hashtag #ShopSmall. Also write positive Yelp reviews for the small businesses you love and support. Sign up for local business’ loyalty programs – Does a local business have a customer loyalty and rewards program? Sign up for it –not only will you be supporting a local business, but you’ll get discounts and rewards for it, too.
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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.
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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
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
Any information would be greatly appreciated. ank you.
Swap your spread. Switch out mayonnaise or mustard on sandwiches for yogurt or ricotta cheese. Add herbs or lemon juice to dairy to amp up flavor.
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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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PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Mazzotta
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.
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NOTABLE FIGURES TO CELEBRATE THIS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Viola Davis Desmond: Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1914, Viola Davis Desmond took a stand for African Canadians in 1946 when she refused to sit in the balcony at the Roseland Theatre in New Glasgow, a section designated for Blacks. Desmond was forcibly removed and arrested and ultimately fined and sentenced to 30 days in jail. She took her case all the way to the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, which upheld the verdict. Desmond passed away in 1965, but in 2010 the province of Nova Scotia issued an official apology and pardoned her.
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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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WATER TREATMENT OR WATER FILTRATION?
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AUTOMOTIVE ● GVPENNYSAVER.COM 1-866-812-8111 Page23 RUSH-HENRIETTA EDITION ● FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 23,2024 A UTO S ECTION 60 or older? Traveling soon? It’s not too late to get your updated flu or Covid vaccine! VACCINE CLINIC Tuesday, February 27, 11am-2 pm 1900 S. Clinton Avenue in Brighton. Easy parking! Easy in & out! Bring your prescription insurance card. Provided in partnership with the UR Outpatient Pharmacy. Register at www.lifespan-roch.org/vaccine 585-244-8400 CRANE’S AUTOMOTIVE 332 W. Main St., Honeoye Falls 585-624-1216 View our vehicles at cranesautomotive.com FREE WI-FI! Complete Car Care Specialists in Makes & Models, Foreign & Domestic Discount Tire Center HOURS: Mon., Wed., Fri. 8am-5:30pm; Tues. & Thurs. 8am-6:30pm 2021 Mazda CX-5 Sport AWD, 2.5L eng, 29k mi ................ $24,495 2021 Subaru Forester Lmtd. AWD, 2.5L eng, 29k mi ..... $30,395 2018 Ford Escape SE AWD, 1.5L eng, 41k mi ....................... $17,995 2021 Ram 1500 Warlock 4x4, 5.7L V8, 24k mi ....................... $36,595 2021 Chevy Colorado 3.6L V6 eng, 30k mi ........................... $28,895 2020 Ford Explorer X-LT 2.3L eng, 40k mi .......................... $31,795 2016 Ford Focus SE Hatchback, 63k, extra nice ................... $11,295 MOTORCYCLE INSPECTIONS DONE HERE ALL COUNTY GUTTER CO., INC. All County Gutter offers the following: • K-Style Gutter Installation • Galvanized and Copper • Leaf Guard Installation • Material Delivery • Cleanings • Repairs • Ice Removal • Half Round Gutter sales@allcountygutter.com • (585) 538-4226 3206 Lehigh St. • Caledonia, NY 14423 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
Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District is hiring
Secretary to the Lima Primary Principal (Office Clerk II)
District Office Receptionist (Office Clerk II)
Hours and pay vary by position.
NYS Pension and benefit eligible positions available.
To apply, visit: www.work4hfl.org
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.
ROAD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Matthews Buses, Inc. has an opening for a Road Service Technician in the Southern Tier area. We are seeking a motivated individual who can work independently and possesses the following experience:
• Valid NYS Driver’s License/CDL a plus
• Strong knowledge of electrical trouble shooting and multi-plex diagnosis
• Experience with Cummins, Detroit and Freightliner preferred
• Experience with NYS DOT inspection regulation
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience preferred in automotive or medium truck repair
Matthews Buses offers company paid training for Cummins, Detroit and Freightliner.
Excellent pay and a full benefits package including health, dental, 401k program with generous company match, holidays, and paid time off.
Qualified candidates should apply to: Michelle McKernon mmckernon@matthewsgroupinc.com
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 offers excellent pay and a full benefits package including health, dental, 401k program with generous company match, holidays, and paid time off.
Qualified candidates should apply to:
Michelle McKernon mmckernon@matthewsgroupinc.com
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Dental Assistant Full-Time,Mon.- urs. $17-$24/hr based on experience Contact Dr. Schweichler in Caledonia via Phone: 585-538-2130, Email: drsdental5@gmail.com
DRIVERS
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
Entry Level Technicians/Detailer/Bus Prep Tech
Come for a job…. Stay for a career
Matthews Buses, Inc., New York’s largest omas 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.
Qualified candidates should apply to:
Michelle McKernon mmckernon@matthewsgroupinc.com
LEAVING A JOB GRACEFULLY
Watch out for social media. It’s best to keep resignation plans to yourself and off of social media. You never know who is reading your posts, and bad-mouthing a soon-to-be-former employer can lead to hurt feelings and poor references. Resist the urge to rant about what’s making you unhappy at work or brag about a new position to your social network.
TOW TRUCK DRIVER
Full and Part-time positions. Must have experience in light duty towing and recovery, light service work. No CDL required. Must have a tow endorsement and clean driver’s license.
For more information apply at: M&R Automotive Service Geneseo, NY or send resume to: mras1automotive@gmail.com
JOBS FOR STUDENTS PROFICIENT IN MATH
Astronomer:Observing,researching and interpreting astronomical phenomena requires a strong understanding of mathematics.
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
CDL CLASS A & B DRIVERS SEASONAL
Deliver dry or liquid bulk crop nutrients & other products. Tanker endorsement a plus. Recent driving school grads considered. $25/hr plus OT and retention bonus!
GENERAL LABORERS SEASONAL & FULL-TIME
Variety of indoor/outdoor work. Loader experience a plus. $18-$20/hr plus OT & retention bonus!
All positions must pass pre-employment drug screen & have a clean license. All local deliveries.
Apply in person anytime: 8610 Rt. 237, Stafford, NY (Between Rt. 33 and Rt. 5) OR 6905 Ellicott St. Rd., Pavilion, NY (1/8 mi. W. of Rt. 19 on Rt. 63)
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One kind word can warm three winter months. ~Japanese Proverb
EMPLOYMENT ● GVPENNYSAVER.COM1-866-812-8111 Page25 RUSH-HENRIETTA EDITION ● FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 23,2024 Rush- enrietta CentralSchoolDistrict Is Hiring... SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS •Paid training program to obtain Commercial Driver’s License(CDL)available •High SchoolDiploma/GED required •Flexibleworkhours •Excellentbenefits Call(585)359-5380or visitrhnet.org/drive Experience the RH Advantage!
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