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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel * On Dec. 30, 1862, the U.S.S. Monitor sinks in a storm off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Just nine months earlier, the ship had been part of a revolution in naval warfare when the ironclad dueled to a standstill with the C.S.S. Virginia (Merrimack) off Hampton Roads, Virginia.
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GLOBAL NEW YEAR’S TRADITIONS Around Stonehaven, Scotland, people wield large fireballs for the Hogmanay festival on New Year’s Eve. The idea is to ward off evil spirits by swinging balls of fires over the heads of trained professionals and then tossing them into the sea. The tradition has endured for more than 100 years.
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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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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
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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.
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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
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SPEAKER PAIRS. MCS 20.5” Realistic & Scott 14”. As is. Don’t know if they work. 315-331-9391
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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
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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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STATISTICS ABOUT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
The National MS Society estimates women are two to three times more likely to develop the disease than men.
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Estrace Cream Is Safe to Use in Woman Who Had Melanoma ---
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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TAME STRESS AND IMPROVE HEALTH Stress can affect people of any age. While small amounts of stress may stimulate adrenaline responses and help people power through difficult projects or solve problems, chronic stress can impact the mind and body in harmful ways. WebMD defines stress as any change in the environment that requires the body to react and adjust in response. The body may react to stress physically, emotionally and/or mentally. Positive stress, called eustress, can take the form of getting a new job with greater responsibilities. However, it’s the bad stress - distress - that can cause tension and other negative consequences. Money, health and relationships are some of the common contributors to stress in the United States. Seventy-seven percent of Americans regularly experience physical symptoms caused by stress, and 73 percent experience psychological symptoms from stress. Statistics Canada indicated that, in 2014, the most recent year for which data is available, 23 percent of Canadians ages 15 and older (6.7 million people) reported that most days were “quite a bit” or “extremely” stressful. Stress can have many implications. When the body is stressed, muscles tense up and chronic stress can cause the muscles in the body to stay taut and tense for long periods of time, says the American Psychological Association. This may lead to tension headaches and musculoskeletal disorders. The Mayo Clinic advises that stress can cause fatigue, changes in sex drive, stomach upset, and difficulty sleeping. Stress also affects mood, potentially resulting in lack of motivation or focus, anxiety, sadness, and/ or angry outbursts. Healthline links chronic stress to behaviors such as overeating, not eating enough, alcohol or drug abuse, and social withdrawal. Reducing stress is a priority for many people. Although it is not an easy undertaking, slowly removing stressors from one’s life and taking steps toward changing one’s responses to stressful situations can help. There are many stress-management strategies, and not every one is right for all individuals. However, the following techniques may be helpful. • Exercise: Regular physical activity can help reduce stress. • Meditation: Mindful meditation, deep breathing, yoga, and tai chi are ways to focus the brain away from stressful situations. • Socialization: Talking and spending time with friends or family can relieve stress. • Hobbies: Crafts, hobbies and other engaging activities can direct attention away from stress. • Talk therapy: Seeing a therapist may help some people work through stress and discover additional techniques to change how they respond to stress. • Situation changes: Changing a job, residence or a condition that removes a source of stress may be handy. Many people suffer from stress, which can be very harmful if not dealt with healthily and readily. Page 14
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Here’s what’s happening at your local library… NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS ACROSS THE GLOBE New York, NY Times Square is in the heart of midtown Manhattan and is a sight to behold any time of year. But the New Year’s celebration in Times Square is a truly unique event that many people insist they must experience at least once in their lifetimes. Each year, roughly one million revelers gather at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, so anyone planning to attend the celebration should aim to get there long before midnight if they want to see the famed ball drop.
SEYMOUR LIBRARY: We will be closed Monday, January 1st and will reopen at 10:00am on Tuesday, January 2nd. LEGO Winter Village Take and Make: All month while supplies last! Help us out with our Winter Display! Stop by the library during the month of January and pick up a bag of assorted LEGO pieces. Use these pieces to create anything that you’d find in your community. Bring your completed creation BACK to the library from January 29 - February 2 and we’ll add it to our Seymour Village display! Anyone can participate in this project. Items in the bag are yours to keep! Come Paint with me*: Saturday, January 6, 11:00am to 12:00pm. Come and join Art teacher Deb Coller and learn the basics of water color painting. *Registration required. All Ages Story Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00am to 11:30am (except Tuesday, January 2nd).
HAMLIN 100 Years! NYS Parks First Day Hike at Hamlin Beach State Park Monday January 1st 2024, 10am. All are welcome. Join us to kick off the NYS Parks Centennial Celebration. A guided walk will begin from the Park Office at 10 am led by Lara Hargrave, Hamlin Beach and Lakeside’s very own Environmental Educator. The Friends of Hamlin Beach State Park(FOHBSP) will also be there to welcome you with a warm beverage. See you out there!
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.
SPENCERPORT Coffee hour for those coping with loss - Join Aurora House’s Director, Kasey Perkins, for a relaxed coffee hour where individuals coping with loss can come together to support each other and connect with others who share a similar journey. Held the 2nd Wednesday of the month (until August 7, 2024) from 11-12noon at the Aurora House, 2495 S Union St., Spencerport. Please RSVP using the link below: https://forms.gle/ raiqYNmLkpoGnhZEA
NOW HERE’S A TIP In a pinch, you can use toothpaste to scrub your faucet in the bathroom.
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By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: In which city is the Brandenburg Gate located? 2. TELEVISION: Which 1990s TV show catapulted actor George Clooney to fame? 3. MOVIES: Which department store is featured in the 1947 holiday film, “Miracle on 34th Street”? 4. LEGAL: What kind of legislative body is bicameral? 5. FOOD & DRINK: What is the main ingredient in guacamole? 6. LITERATURE: In “The Night Before Christmas” poem, how many reindeer does Santa Claus have? 7. CHEMISTRY: Which chemical element’s symbol is C? 8. HISTORY: Who is the first female chancellor of Germany? 9. MUSIC: Which female French singer had a hit song with “La Vie en Rose”? 10. SCIENCE: When did the Krakatoa volcano have its last major eruption?
Answers 1. Berlin, Germany. 2. “ER.” 3. Macy’s. 4. A legislative body with two chambers, like House and Senate. 5. Avocado. 6. Eight. 7. Carbon. 8. Angela Merkel. 9. Edith Piaf. 10. 1883.
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PARMA PUBLIC LIBRARY: Baby Storytime & Sensory Play Tuesday, January 2nd 10:30am Join Ms. Zuzu for stories, songs, and sensory play Tuesday mornings at the Parma Library! Recommended for ages 0-3. No registration. Wednesday All Ages Storytime Wednesday, January 3rd 10:30am Join Ms. Zuzu on Wednesday mornings for stories and songs! Recommended for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration. Pre-K Skills Play Time Wednesdays, January 3rd 11:00am Children aged 3-5 with caregivers can practice Pre-K skills, develop early literacy components, explore sensory play, and more! No registration. Teen Tuesday - Tuesday, January 2nd 3:00-4:00pm Need something to do after school? Join us at the library for snacks, games, crafts, and Netflix! Youth in grades 7-12 welcome! No registration required. Tween STEAM: Oil Spill - Friday, January 5th, 4:30-5:30pm Learn about oil spills and test out different methods for cleaning them up. Open to ages 8-12. No registration.
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Volunteers NEEDED • 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
For millenia, people around the world have commemorated the arrival of a new calendar year by adhering to various traditions. Once such tradition is making resolutions for the year ahead. Resolutions are promises to oneself geared around personal fulfillment and betterment. Resolutions are widely practiced, but some people may not understand the origins of New Year’s resolutions and why they have become the norm. Some historians tie the practice of making resolutions to the ancient Babylonians. More than 4,000 years ago, the Babylonians celebrated the New Year in March rather than January. The spring harvest was in March, and a festival called Akitu, which lasted 12 days, was celebrated. An important part of the festival was the crowning of a new king. Special rituals also affirmed a connection to the gods. The Babylonians made promises to the gods, which included vows to return borrowed objects and pay outstanding debts. Resolutions can also be traced to ancient Rome. The Romans were instrumental in creating a more formal calendar, and the start of the new year was moved from March to January (January and February were added to the Roman calendar under the rule of Numa Pompilius). Julius Caesar wanted to honor January’s namesake, Janus, the Roman god of beginnings. Janus’ two faces enabled him to look back into the past and forward into the future. Sacrifices to Janus were made, and worshipers exchanged gifts with one another. A custom of setting resolutions began during this period as well, with Romans promising to be good to one another. Eventually, these resolutions were funneled into prayers and fasting when Christianity was adopted by the Roman Empire. Other religious parallels include the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, which is a day of atonement and reflection as celebrants examine their wrongdoings and seek forgiveness and to behave better moving forward. Yom Kippur follows Rosh Hashanah, Judaism’s own new year. Resolutions also may be loosely tied to Medieval times. During this time, knights took a “peacock vow” at the end of the Christmas season. Each year, these knights would reaffirm their commitment to chivalry. Today New Year’s resolutions are largely a secular tradition, but they’re still connected to a desire to be a good person and put one’s best self forward.
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Cold Weather is here!
Time to get your furnace or boiler cleaned & checked. We offer full HVAC service for fuel oil, propane and natural gas. Financing is available.
We will service customers even if we are not your fuel provider. Please contact our HVAC salesperson, Dan Stanford at 585-616-0369 Or email him at dstanford@hometowneenergy.com Office phone 585-637-2920 • 24/7 Service Available Heating | Air Conditioning | Service & Installation Motor Fuels | Propane | Heating Oil Proudly serving Western NY and the Finger Lakes Region
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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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WAYS TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK
BROCKPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Determine how much time you spend on common tasks. Take a day to calculate how much time you’re devoting to certain parts of your workday. For example, is email correspondence bogging you down for several hours? Once you have a clearer picture of how you are spending your time, you can develop an effective plan to maximize your work hours.
is accepting applications for the following positions: CLASSIFIED STAFF
Cleaners (Full-time) Food Service Helpers (Part-time) School Aide/Cafeteria Monitors (Part-time) Long-Term Substitute Grounds Equipment Operator
Crossroads House is seeking an
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR To lead our non-profit organization as we enter our 27th year providing comfort care for the dying in our home like residence.
CERTIFIED STAFF (Secondary Level)
Counselor • Special Education Teacher Technology Teacher Long-term Substitute Spanish Teacher
We are seeking a candidate with experience that demonstrates a passion for our mission and who will work closely with our board to develop and implement a strategic plan that fulfills our stated short and long term goals. Proven fundraising and community relations experience necessary. Knowledge of implementing and utilizing databases, office software and technology, as well as social media is required.
SUBSTITUTES
Continuous Recruitment In All Areas
The Executive Director will be tasked with building and supervising a collaborative team, increasing community engagement, and addressing the challenges of recruiting, supporting and retaining volunteers.
For all positions, apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/brockport/onlineapp/ When leaving a job, it is important that professionals exhibit a certain measure of grace and etiquette. Leaving a job with dignity and mutual respect can benefit professionals in the short- and long-term.
Salary range is $65 - 75k. Benefits include PTO, paid holidays, and financial assistance for health insurance. Crossroads House is an equal opportunity employer. Deadline for submission is Jan. 15, 2023. For complete job description and to apply online:
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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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• ELA Teacher 7-12 • K-5 Reading Teacher: Long Term Substitute (January – June 2024)
Join the Pittsford Team! Full-time positions for
Continual Recruitment - Substitutes: • Teachers (Certified and Uncertified) • Aides/TAs • RNs/LPNs
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RELOCATING FOR A NEW JOB Rent your first home. The Allied survey found that 31 percent of respondents indicated the most challenging part of relocating for a job was finding a home, while 29 percent felt acclimating to their new community was the most challenging aspect of their relocation. Adults who rent their first homes upon relocating can remove some of the pressure to find the perfect home, knowing full well their first home in their new community will be temporary. If possible, rent in a location that makes it easy to immerse yourself in your new community, which should make the adjustment easier. In addition, place items that are unnecessary for day-to-day life in storage. Having some of your possessions already packed should make your next move less stressful.
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Excellent benefits including health and dental, paid holidays and sick time, NYS retirement membership, school calendar. Visit website at www.pittsfordschools.org to apply. Click on: Human Resources/Job Opportunities/External Postings to apply. EOE
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HOW TO SUCCEED WITH YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION Expect setbacks. Just like it’s important to be patient, it’s equally important to recognize there will be setbacks. Men and women who resolve to save more money and have set specific monthly savings goals should not allow one monthly shortfall to derail all of their efforts. An unforeseen expense such as an automotive or home repair might compromise your ability to meet your monthly savings goal. Such setbacks are inevitable regardless of your resolution, so don’t be discouraged when they happen. Just commit to getting back on track in time to meet your next goal.
MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel * On Jan. 2, 1981, the so-called Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe, is finally caught by British police. For five years, investigators had pursued the serial killer who terrorized Northern England. Sutcliffe had been interviewed nine times but always convinced detectives that he wasn’t involved. He finally confessed when confronted with evidence.
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Wednesday FAMILY NIGHT Large 1 Topping Pizza, 12 Traditional Wings or 1 lb. Boneless, Breadsticks
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& 2 Liter
$29.99
$18 SAVINGS
Mon., Tues., Wed.
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$13.99
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Every Day $24.99 2 Medium 2 Topping Pizzas
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Three convenient locations: 3670 Lake Road N. • BROCKPORT 585.637.7777 Delivery/takeout 11360 Maple Ridge Rd. • MEDINA 585.798.6288 Dine in/takeout/delivery 6277 Robinson Rd. • LOCKPORT 716.438.5615 Dine in/takeout/delivery Delivery to Brockport • Hamlin • Hilton • Spencerport • Holley • Kendall & Surrounding Areas GENESEE VALLEY PENNY SAVER ● GVPENNYSAVER.COM 1-866-812-8111
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023