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Soak up the city lights. Big cities tend to clear out on summer weekends, which can make this an ideal time to visit. City visitors won’t have to contend with the sizable crowds that descend on metropolises in winter, when indoor entertainment is in high demand. That means savvy travelers also may find discounts on live theater and local concerts. It also won’t be as difficult to book reservations at the latest culinary hotspots, particularly for travelers who book early.
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Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Jesus was condemned by his peers as King Herod and Pontius Pilate had found him not guilty of his crimes. But crowds were enraged, and Pilate reluctantly ordered his crucifixion rather than face a mass riot.
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HeldeveryotherSaturdaymorningat 10:00-11:00am Stories,songsandplaytimeforages 0-24months.
Do-Re-Mi,YouandMe-Music andMotionPreschoolClasses withMarianneSkye-GOART! inviteschildrenages2through5 alongsidetheirparentorfavorite persontoDo-Re-Mi,YouandMeMusicandMotionPreschool ClasseswithMarianneSkye.This Springsessionoffersfourclasses April26-May17attwovenues,GO ART!onSaturdaysfrom9-9:45am andHoagLibraryonSaturdays from11-11:45am),betweenApril andMay.Abouttheclass:Wewill focusonseasonalsongs,play,motorandlocomotormovement,instrumentalexploration,vocaland rhythmiccallandresponse,listeningactivities,storytime,andfun! Cost:$40pervenue.Toregister pleasevisithttps://goart.org/ preschool-music-and-movement/
Spring makes its own statement, so loud and clear that the gardener seems to be only one of the instruments, not the composer. ~ Geoffrey B. Charlesworth
TheArtofTarot-SunandMoon Cards: Thursday,April24th, 7-8pm:TheArtofTarotwith Andarta--April’sjourneyintothe ArtsoftheTarotwilllookatthe symbolism,images,artwork,and textoftheSunandMooncards,as wellastheminorsuitofthePentacles.Bringwhateverdeckyou mayhave(butisnotrequiredto attend!),andwewillexplorethe variousartisticexpressionsofthe varioustarotcreators.Anotebook orjournalwillalsobehelpfulto takeanynotes.Thisclasswillcost $30perparticipant.Toregister pleasevisithttps://goart.org/theart-of-tarot-sun-and-moon-cards/
AlexanderHappyAgers will meetonMonday,May5atThe ChurchinAlexander,3389Church Street.Pleasebringadishtopass andyourowntablesservice.Beveragesprovided.Yearlyduesare $5.00perperson.Wewilleatat 5:30p.m.Hopetoseeyouthere.
Meeting to be held ursday, April 24, 2025 7:00pm St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 6188 Main Rd. Stafford
We encourage you to attend to provide your input and learn how the cemetery operates. at Morganville United Church of Christ Community Building 8466 Morganville Rd, Stafford, NY For information contact: Rick Branton, President 585-201-3145
BuildaModelCarorTruckMakeaModelCarorTruck; rememberyour1957Corvetteor 1948FordF-1Pickupandputtogetheramodelcarortruck.27part metalmodelforadults.Opento GeneseeCountyadultsage60+. April21stat1:00pmatOfficefor theAging,2BankSt.Batavia.
GameandChessClubNightat GOART! Grabafriendorloved oneandheadtoGOART!forour monthlyGamenight!Weoffera wideselectionorboardgames, cardgamesandmore.Bringyour ownorseewhatwehaveavailable. GameNightandChessClubhappenmonthlyonthe1stWednesday ofeachmonthandstartat6pm throughJune4th.Thiseventisfree andnoregistrationisrequired.
ArcGLOWGolfAbili-TEESTournament: The49thAnnualArc GLOWAbili-TEESGolfTournament isMonday,July21,11am-7pmat TerryHillsGolfCourse.Funds raisedsupportchildrenandadults withintellectualanddevelopmental disabilitiesintheGLOWregion.For moreinformation,tosponsor,or registeryourfoursome,emailPR@ ArcGLOW.org.
SageSaturdays -Comebeapart ofGoldenGlows,awarmand welcomingcommunityforLGBTQ+ individualsaged55andolder!Join usatEdenCaféforacomplimentarybreakfast,whereyoucanconnectovercoffeeandtreatsina spacethatcelebratesandaffirms youridentity.Enjoycasualyet meaningfulconversations,engage withguestspeakers,andtakepart indiscussionsonthetopicsthat mattermostaswenavigatethis excitingnextchapteroflife-together.Information:www. glowout.org.Torequest transportation:Program CoordinatorPatCole(585) 813-5081oremailSaraVacin svacin@glowout.org.
HLOMGuestSpeakerSeries: BenKemp, “AYankeeGalvanized Yankee”-TheHollandLandOffice Museumisproudtoannouncethe nextpresenterinourGuest SpeakerSeriesonThursday,April 24that7pm.BenKemp,ofU.S. Grant’sCottageHistoricSite,will bepresenting,“AYankeeGalvanizedYankee:TheManWho FoughtonBothSidesoftheCivil War.”Hewillsharetheincredibly unusualtaleofHughClemons. Learnaboutthecircumstancesthat broughtamanbornandraisedin theSouthernAdirondacksofNew YorkStateintotheserviceofthe Confederatearmyandhowhe eventuallyendedupontheother sideofthefight.
MindfulMondays- Comerenew yourspiritandrejuvenateyour body’senergythroughatimeof gentlemovement,calmingpractices,quietreflectiononscripture, orwalkingalabyrinth.Noexperienceorreligiousbeliefarerequired!May5,6:30pm,Batavia FirstPresbyterianChurch,300E. MainSt.,Batavia.Youmayalsojoin usvirtuallyonFacebookat:https:// www.facebook.com/fpcbatavia/ videos
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HLOMJavawithJoeE.:JoLouis Wilkes, “HistoryoftheVeterans Administration”-Joinusatthe HollandLandOfficeMuseumfor thenexteditionoftheJavawith JoeSeriesonThursday,April24th at9am.Thismonth’spresenteris JoLouisWilkes,aformernurseat theVAMedicalCenterinBatavia andahistorianoftheVAsystem particularlyinBatavia.Admissionis freewithcoffeeanddonutsprovidedbyTimHorton’sofBatavia. Pleasecontactthemuseumat 585-343-4727or hollandlandoffice@gmail.comif youwouldliketoattend.
GeneseeSymphonyOrchestra Concert- TheGeneseeSymphony Orchestra’sSpringConcert, “AmericanPictures”isSunday, April27,2025at4pmattheGCC StuartTheater.Featuringsoprano BrittanyBurgessandhonoring long-timeBoardmemberRoxie Choate.Ticketsavailableonlineat www.geneseesymphony.comat HollandLandOfficeMuseum, YNGODESS,GOART,Mr.Wine andLiquorandCoffeePress.Prices are$17adult,$12senior,students freewithID.Another“can’tmiss” concert.
DyngusDayCelebration- Monday,April21st,2025atthePolish FalconsNest493,123SouthSwan Street,Batavia.PolishPlatterfrom 4-6pmuntilsoldout.$14perplate. Eatinortakeout.Pre-orderssuggested.SpecialDyngusDayraffle ticketsavailable!BarOpensat 2pm.Formoreinformationcall 585-343-0225or585-343-4088. Opentothepublic.
WildChurch- Joinusinworship! Ifyoursoulislongingforrenewal anddeeperconnections,joinusin worshipingincreation,withcreation,ascreation.Noreligious experienceorbeliefrequired.April 26,10am,DeWittRecreationArea, 115CedarStreet,Batavia.
DementiaRespiteCare- April28, 10:30-2:30pm,BataviaFirstPresbyterianChurch,300E.Main Street,Batavia.Areyoucurrently livingwithdementiaordoyoucare foralovedonewithamemory impairmentathome?Monthly communityrespiteservicesoffersocialcompanionship,meaningful activities,andactiveengagement forindividualslivingwithdementia. Theyalsoprovideasafeplaceto connectwithothersfacingasimilar journey,makenewfriends,and unwind.Forcarepartners,these programsoffertimetoenjoyvisits withfriends,tendtoyourown healthneeds,andre-charge.
FundraiserChickenBBQforthe PolishFalcons#493 -Sunday, May4th,noon-2pm.$15.PreordersbyApril25th.Call 585-343-4088or585-343-0225. Heldat123SouthSwanSt.Batavia.
VFWPost1602MeatloafDinnerVFWPost1602,25EdwardsSt, BataviaishostingaMeatloafDinneronSaturday,April26,2025 from4PMuntilSoldout.$12 Donation/Dinner.Presaletickets recommended.Ticketsavailableat thePostorbycalling 585-344-3249after4:30on Wednesday,Friday,Saturday,and Sunday.Musicfrom6PM-9PM.
HolyHumorSunday- ComecelebratethejoyofGod’slove!Keep theEasterspiritgoingthrough laughter,joy,andhumor!Jesuswill betheLifeofthisparty!Joinus April27thforeitherthe9or10:45 amservicesatBataviaFirstPresbyterianChurch,300E.Main Street,Batavia.
PrayingwiththeImaginationApril28,6:30pm,BataviaFirstPresbyterianChurch,300E.Main Street,Batavia.Comeforatimeof prayerusingthemethodofGospel Contemplationasweenterintothe Gospelstoriesthroughthegiftof imagination.Thisisagreatwayto deepenorbeginyourprayerlife. Nopriorexperiencerequired!
FridayNightFoodTruckRodeo, Batavia. HeldMay2&23,June 13,July18,August22,and September12attheGenesee CountyFairgroundsinBatavia. Thebestandmostpopularfood trucksfromWesternNewYorkwill bereadytotakeyourorderstarting at4pmuntil8pm.Thisisafree admission,freeparking.Cashonly event.Oureventisheldrainor shine.ThelistingofFoodTrucksis subjecttochange.Sorrynopets. FridayNightFoodTruckRodeois sponsoredbytheGeneseeCounty AgriculturalSociety,Inc.
GeneseeCountyYMCAHealthyKidsDay! APRIL26-Free tothePublic!Findasafe,healthy& funsummerattheY!AttheY, everypersonisafriendyouhaven’t metyet.Asyourfamilyimproves theirhealththroughourwide rangeofprograms,they’llalsocreatemeaningfulnewconnections. Findyourfriends-FindyourY! GeneseeCountyYMCA,211E. MainSt.,Batavia.585-344-1664, www.glowymca.org
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Byron-BergenLibrary’sAnnual Pre-SchoolShow -“MamaGoose ontheLoose”at9:30amonApril 23rdattheBergenEvangelical PresbyterianChurch(38SLake Ave,Bergen).MamaGoosewillbe engaginguswithafun-filledinteractiveshowthatusesrhymes, songs,puppets,musicalinstrumentsandmoretostimulatethe learningprocessofbabiesandtoddlers!Thisprojectismadepossible withfundsfromtheStatewide CommunityRegrantProgram,a regrantprogramoftheNYSCouncilontheArtswiththesupportof theofficeoftheGovernorandthe NYSLegislatureandadministered byGOART!Noregistrationnecessary-comejointhefun!
HistoricalSocietyDinner- The ByronHistoricalSocietywillhavea ChickenCordonBlueDinneratthe ByronPresbyterianChurchonMay 6that6PM.LynneBellusciowill presentaspeechonTheUndergroundRailroadinGenesee County.Callortext585-739-0447 forareservation.Dinnersare$18. Publiciswelcomed.6293West MainStreet(Route262),Byron.
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Drive-throughChickenBarbeque: Drive-throughChickenBarbequebyWendel’sattheCorfu Grange71AlleghanyRd,Corfuon April27thfrom11:30tillsoldoutDinners$15.PleasebringanonperishablefooditemfortheCorfu FoodPantry.
OpenHousewithguestspeaker GregKinal- OpenHouseatthe CorfuGrangeHall,71AlleganyRd, CorfuonMay9th.Presentationby GregKinalontheErieCanal.The canalcelebratesits200thanniversarythisyear.Programbeginsat7 PMfollowedbyrefreshments.Publicisinvited.
HolyNameofMaryChicken BBQ- May4,Noon-1:30orsold out.ChickenDinner$15with homemadedessertsor$10chicken only.Wearelocatedat8656 ChurchStreet,EastPembroke.Call parishoffice(585-599-4833)for pre-saleticketsorgetyourtickets atthedoor.
14thannual,ILoveMyParkDay -SaturdayMay3rd. Hostedby theFriendsofHamlinBeachState Park.The14thannualILoveMy ParkDayisbeingheldonSaturday May3rdfrom9am-noonatHamlin BeachStatePark.Takeadayto volunteertoenhanceandhelpprepareourparkfortheupcoming springandsummerseason.Visit https://www.ptny.org/events/i-lovemy-park-day,tosignuptovolunteer.
“MusicatSt.Mark’s,” afree monthlyconcertseriesatSt.Mark’s EpiscopalChurch,1EastMainSt., LeRoypresentstheGeneseeValley RecorderSocietyonThursday,April 24at7:00pm.Thisgroupofeight musiciansplaysrecordersofall sizes,fromthesmallsopraninoto theverylargeGreatBass.The groupalsoincludesharpsichord, gamba(anearlybowedstringinstrument),andvariouspercussion instruments.Theirmusicismostly fromtheRenaissanceandBaroque periods.Theprogramisfundedby aStatewideCommunityRegrant ProgramthroughGOART!More informationatstmarksleroy.orgor byemailingstmarksleroy@gmail. com.
Awake, thou wintry earthFling off thy sadness! Fair vernal flowers, laugh forth Your ancient gladness!
~Thomas Blackburn
AlabamaFireDepartment’s ChickenBarbeque -Annual ChickenBBQDinnerhalf-chicken withsides&dessert.Eat-inorTakeoutavailable.NoPresale.Cost: $15.JoinusonSunday,April27th, 11:30-2pmattheTownofAlabamaFireDeptInc,2230Judge Road,Oakfield.
With the first all-female space crew in more than 60 years launching this week, all eyes are to the sky and possibilities of human space exploration in the future. If you had the means and opportunity to launch into space, would you?
- Yes
- Maybe - No
Poll ends 04-22-2025
Poll ended 04-15-2025
The Rochester area and Finger Lakes region is known for their vibrant festivals, scenic attractions, and events throughout the year, especially as the weather warms up. As we come out of hibernation this year, what do you look forward to exploring in the next few months?
30.0% Exploring nature in our beautiful region
5.0% Celebrating holidays and cultural traditions in the community
15.0% Discovering something new around the region
15.0% Supporting local farmers’ markets and street fairs
35.0% Letting spontaneity guide the way this season
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JosephEllicott:Surveyorofthe Wilderness- JosephEllicottand theHollandLandCompanyare namesthatareinterwoveninlocal historywithEllicott’snamefound inallthecornersofWNY.However, veryfewpeopletodayknowmuch aboutthemanwhosurveyedand organizedthispartofNewYork Statewhenitwasawildernessat thebeginningofthe18thcentury. DennisUptonwilltakeyoubackto 1824ashebringsJosephEllicottto lifeinthislivingportrayal.May6, 7pm,OakfieldGovernmentand CommunityCenter,3219Drake StreetRoad,Oakfield.https:// oakfieldhistory.org/
OakfieldHistoricalSociety invitesyoutojoinusTuesday,May6, 2025at7pm,TownofOakfield Community&GovernmentCenter, 3219DrakeStreet,Oakfieldas DennisUptonpresentsJoseph Ellicott.JosephEllicottandtheHollandLandCompanyarenamesthat areinterwoveninlocalhistorywith Ellicott’snamefoundinallofthe cornersofWNY.However,veryfew peopletodayknowmuchabout themanwhosurveyedandorganizedthispartofNewYorkState whenitwasawildernessatthe beginningofthe18thcentury. DennisUptonwilltakeyoubackto 1824ashebringsJosephEllicottto lifeinthislivingportrayal.
55+SeniorLuncheon- Joinuson Thursday,April24at11:30amat thePavilionFireHall.Pleasebring yourplate,utensils,drinkanddish topass.Dessertsfurnished.Every Seniorinsurroundingareasare welcome.
StaffordSpringTeaandBasketRaffle-TheStaffordUnitedMethodist Church,6134MainSt.,Stafford,is havingaSpringTeaonSunday April27,at1:30pm.Costis$25 whichincludesfingersandwiches, fruit,cookies,andavarietyof sweets.Youandyourfriendscan sipteaorcoffeechatandwina basketandoneofmanydoor prizes.Fundsraisedwillgotoward localGeneseeCountymission projectsforourVeterans,Food PantryandBackpacksforschool children.Limitedseating.Call 585-409-0800byApril21sttoreserveyourseats.
AllWyomingCentralSchool Alumni andpastemployeesare invitedtoaReuniononJune7that WyomingCentralSchool.Getyour ticketsbyMAY1st.Contact: 585-993-0669. WYOMING
ANNUAL ROUND & SQUARE DANCE Sat., May 3
7:00-10:00pm 6:30pm – Come learn the steps!
$5 Adult 18 & under FREE
Info: 585-243-6785 www.gvartscouncil.org
York Central School Gym 2578 Genesee St., Retsof
Topsoil delivered 7 days a week. All stone & sand products available
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Batavia Self Storage Online Auction for collection of unpaid storage fees
Storage unit will be sold online only at www.bontragerauction.com.
Bidding will begin urs., April 24, 5pm and will close on Wed., April 30, 2025, 11 am. Notice given to the following of unit being sold: Katherine Heidenreich-unit #0094.
NOTE: View bidding instructions and terms on our website. Buyer must make an appointment for urs., May 1st, or Fri., May 2nd to remove the items. Unit needs to be broom-clean by 4pm on the day of pickup.
11171 Perry Rd., Pavilion, NY
Preview: April 24 from 10am until 1pm-Lunch provided!
Bidding closes: April 24 at 5pm
8975 Wortendyke Rd., Batavia, NY 14020
Auction Center Office • (585) 343-4529 www.bontragerauction.com
Alexander Batavia Self Storage Online Auction for Collection of Unpaid Storage Fees
Storage units will be sold online only at www.bontragerauction.com.
Bidding will begin urs., May 1, 5 pm and will close on Wed., May 7, 2025, 11 am. Notice given to the following of units being sold: Lindsey Harman - unit #81 & unit #86.
NOTE: View bidding instructions and terms on our website. Buyer must make an appointment for ursday, May 8 or Friday, May 9 to remove the items. Unit needs to be broom-clean by 4 pm on the day of pickup.
8975 Wortendyke Rd., Batavia, NY 14020
Auction Center Office • (585) 343-4529
www.bontragerauction.com
Upcycling: Transforming the ‘Old’ into a Better ‘New’ Turn old or discarded furniture, cabinets and doors into fresh new creations through “upcycling” -- high-end “recycling” that reduces trash at landfills by refurbishing or repurposing existing pieces, often enhancing the value.
Furniture or “yard sale finds”: These can be stabilized and given a new look through stain/paint or distressing, but some may also lend themselves to transformation for other uses, such as turning a chest of drawers into bookshelves, a chair into a swing, a dresser into a seat, and more.
SELLING: Case IH 1666 combine; Case IH 1660 combine; Case IH 1063 & 1020 heads; IH 544 tractor; Trojan & Hough payloaders; Featherlite 12’ livestock trailer; Kinze 12 row planter; Knight 3030 mixer wagon; IH 510 drill; Case IH 8530 baler; MF 1744 baler; JD 1219 haybine; NH 258 rake; NH 144 inverter and more!
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Antique things have an appreciation and worth. Something can be old, but it can be timeless; therefore, it becomes an antique. If this antique is preserved and deemed precious, it could be passed down as a family heirloom. ~CeeLo Green
Beautiful smiles enhance self-confidence & self-esteem.
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Prepare yourself. Caregivers may be so busy looking into what they can do to help a loved one diagnosed with cancer that they overlook or forget the need to prepare themselves. The ASCO recommends that caregivers process their own feelings about a loved one’s diagnosis before they begin caring for that person. This can ensure their focus is where it needs to be when their loved needs help. In addition, caregivers can do everything to learn about their loved one’s disease ahead of time. Many patients are not forthcoming about their disease, and even those that are may find it physically and emotionally exhausting to repeatedly share the details of their disease with friends and family. Learning the basics on your own can save the patients from these feelings of exhaustion.
A mouthguard protects your teeth, gums,tongue,andcheeksfromtrauma and injury. A mouthguard should be worn during contact sports and any athletic activity that puts your face at risk of injury. Mouthguards can also be worn at night to mitigate bruxism (tooth grinding). There are different options for mouthguards. Your dentist can make a mold of your teeth to create a custom mouthguard, which will be more comfortable and offer better protection. A custom mold can be made for either sports protection or bruxism prevention. Boil-and-bite mouthguards are molded to the shape of your teeth at home by boiling the mouthguard to soften it and then shaping it to fit your teeth while it’s still warm and pliable.
One of our basic philosophies at BATAVIA FAMILY DENTAL is that our
patients must recognize the need to take charge of their oral health and do what is necessary to prevent, arrest, or control their own dental conditions. We’ll work together as a team with you to achieve the longterm benefits that quality dentistry affords. From recommendations about mouthguards to routine well visitstomajordentalreconstructions, we’ve got your dental needs covered. Treating both children and adults, our office is located at 6 Batavia City Centre. You can reach us at 585.343.4246. We accept most insurances.
P.S. One size fits all mouthguards come ready to wear but rarely fit well and offer the least protection.
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Q.DEAR DR. ROACH: About 12 years ago, I had a scan done to look for the cause of a problem that I was having for many months: pain in my abdomen and vomiting. (It turned out to be Barrett’s esophagus, which was found with a scope.) Fortunately for me, I read the report from the scan. The report said there was a spot on my kidney that ought to be checked in a year. I was very busy at the time, and my doctor retired, so I had to find another one.
Five years went by, and one day during a routine visit with my doctor, I remembered the report and asked my new doctor for another scan. She said she couldn’t order a scan without a reason. I then told her about the report from five years ago, but she did a cursory look at my papers and said she could not find it. I asked her to keep looking. She looked again, found it, then ordered a scan.
This move saved my life. The scan showed something larger than before. I went to Johns Hopkins Hospital and met a very good doctor who told me there was an 80% chance that I had cancer, and we should forgo a biopsy and remove it. He did this, and the cancer was fully contained. I didn’t have to do chemotherapy.
It has now been five years with yearly scans and no problems in my kidney. Please encourage people to read their reports. -- F.B.
ANSWER: : Although doctors should read these carefully and act on them appropriately, important findings can be overlooked sometimes. You are absolutely right that you are your own best health advocate, and you did the right thing by bringing the finding up to your new doctor.
HEEL SPUR SYNDROME/PLANTAR FASCIITIS
is a common problem among people who are active. It starts as a dull intermittent pain in the heel and progresses to a sharp persistent pain. Classically, it is worse in the morning with the first few steps, after sitting, after standing or after walking.
• Plantar fasciitis often begins with irritation and tearing of the fibrous band of tissue on the bottom of the foot, which may eventually result in the formation of a heel spur.
• Contributing factors: Flat pronated feet, high arched feet, poor shoe support, increased age, sudden weight increase, increased activity level, family tendency.
• 95% of our patients’ symptoms are resolved with conservative treatment, avoiding surgical intervention.
• We also offer surgical procedures with the best post op success rates using Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy techniques (minimal incisions and scarring; often back in a shoe in 1 week).
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Community Action of Orleans & Genesee Inc. is accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following buses:
#40 2006 Chevy Bus
Vehicle can be seen at 131 S. Main Street, Albion
#41 2008 Chevy Bus
Vehicle can be seen at 5073 Clinton Street Road, Batavia
All bids must be received at 409 E. State Street, Albion, NY by 4:30 pm on April 30, 2025. e bids will be opened on May 1, 2025 at 9:00 am. Community Action of Orleans & Genesee Inc. reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Questions can be answered by Katrina Standish, Director of Community Services & Reporting kstandish@caoginc.org or call 585-589-5605 ext. 103
CARMEN CAMPBELL SHARES HER EXPERT INSIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE ADVICE TO ELEVATE YOUR MARKETING GAME
In many areas, we’ve grown accustomed to the unpredictable nature of the weather— especially during transitional seasons like Spring. One moment it’s sunny, the next it’s pouring rain, then it might switch back to mild or chilly temperatures, and even snow! It can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. For businesses, this constant shi in weather can make advertising feel like a challenge. But here’s the thing: while we can’t control the weather, we can control how we adapt our advertising strategies to navigate through it.
A key element in successful advertising is planning—especially when the weather is unpredictable. Imagine a scenario where weather wasn’t even a factor. e real question becomes: What message do you want to send, and what do you want your business to be known for at that moment?
Effective advertising isn’t just about responding to the weather. It’s about keeping your business front and center in the minds of your customers, regardless of whether the skies are clear or cloudy. Creating a consistent message that resonates with your target audience is what makes your brand memorable.
In a world where the only constant is change, embracing the unpredictability of weather allows brands to connect with consumers in ways that feel timely and relevant. So next time the weather shi s unexpectedly, see it not as a challenge but as an opportunity to engage, inspire, and drive conversions.
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BY SUZIE WELLS
Poetry has rarely been the most lucrative of callings— but for David Michael Nixon, it’s been a lifelong one. Born in Batavia and raised in Lockport from the age of three, Nixon’s love for verse began in 11th grade, when a school project on drones along the Mohawk River called for three poems. His English teacher, James Ashcra , praised the work—even if he admitted poetry wasn’t his strong suit. at moment, Nixon says, sparked something irreversible. “I decided I’d be a poet,” he recalls. “I didn’t realize how unlikely I was to make a living on it.”
Still, he never looked back, saying, “I write because I like readingandwritingpoetry.It’sawaytotrytofindoutthings— and to experience the art of it.” He has written thousands of poems, revised hundreds, and published chapbooks and full-length collections, with countless pieces appearing in journals and magazines across genres and locales. Nixon’s work spans a wide range of styles: rhymed and metered verse, syllabic forms, free verse, and hybrids in between. He says some poems begin with a formal structure in mind while others grow organically from a phrase or an inspired rhythm. A “quick writer,” Nixon prefers the “initial writing,” when inspiration strikes and an idea flows. When something works well in initial writing, he doesn’t like to revise much. However, as he’s grown, he’s come to accept the need for revision, saying, “Maybe I’m not as wildly inspired as I once was or maybe my standards are just higher and I think it has to be better.” However, he admits and advises, “If
you set the bar too high, you might not achieve anything.” It’s a balance.
For Nixon, sound plays a central role—creating “music in the words without being music”—a kind of sonic architecture that grounds his work. But the meaning, point of view, and imagery always remain essential. He says it’s sometimes hard to know what may register with listeners, but “One of the things I’m best at is sound, and a poem has to work on the page and out loud.”
Over the years, Nixon has learned from a wide array of poetic voices, drawing inspiration and mentorship from poets especially across the Western NY area. SUNY Brockport workshops have le a particularly lasting impression, as did the many informal poetry circles he’s joined over the years.
He’s been an active member of Western New York’s vibrant poetry scene, from Just Poets in Rochester and Sea of Coffee Open Mics in Geneva to the long-running Poet’s eater in Hornell. e region, he says, boasts a “strong and varied poetry scene,” with spaces like Writers & Books, Poetry Central, and the Dove Block Cultural Center offering consistent platforms for poets.
First appeared in Le Mot Juste 2017
First appeared in A Wolf Comes to My Window (Mayapple Press, 2024)
Somewhere between silence and silence, a voice sings a quiet song that shatters us.
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The smooth round stone leapt to my hand, perfect for slingshot, but I paused.
After a beat, I put the weapon back, then chose a flat stone that could walk on water.
Nixon’s poems frequently involve themes of peace and justice, family, death, religion, nature, and poetry itself. He says, “Any topic might be possible, but I o en write about what forms the just—what makes a worldview.” His work is grounded in an ethos of love and non-violence, advising everyone to focus on self-reflection and identify what truly means the most to you, instead of being swayed by fads and trends.
Despite decades of poetic output, Nixon remains humble and deeply human in his approach. “Don’t get discouraged if you’re not the best in the world,” he advises younger writers. “I felt confident when I had no reason to be confident. But even the best poet in the world could get better.”
For aspiring poets, his advice is clear: write o en, revise with care, and share your work. “You have to be persistent. If you’re not serious about it, it’s easy to be discouraged,” especially in America, where poetry isn’t always revered, he says. But who will receive your work if you don’t get it out there?”
His belief in poetry—both as cra and compass—remains strong. “Poetry helps people explore life and enjoy the beauty of the art,” he says, adding that poetry brings beauty to everyday experience.
You can find David Michael Nixon on Facebook and at open mic stages throughout the Finger Lakes and Rochester areas. Catch him at e Dove Block in Geneva this June 29th when he and Howard Nelson will be featured readers, or stop by Sea of Coffee for an evening of verse and camaraderie. Whether on the page or aloud, Nixon’s words invite us to slow down, listen, and find meaning in the music.
Why is it that no live person answers your calls any more? How can every company be experiencing a higher volume of calls all at the same time? Alexander Graham Bell is rolling over in his grave right now.
Hats off to all the local peaceful protesters who gathered April 5th to express concerns about disruptions to federal programs such as Social Security, Medicaid, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Veterans Affairs, and the Affordable Care Act.
Music has a big impact on my life. And all it takes sometimes is a simple thought or word or phrase, and I’ll start singing, mostly in my head, but also out loud, a song that matches the idea. Carly Simon’s “Anticipation” comes to mind for this time of year... the advent of Spring. Sing along!
PSA: STOP signs mean you come to a complete stop before proceeding when it’s your turn to go. It seems most drivers consider STOP signs as YIELD signs instead. I’ve almost been hit by numerous drivers just gliding through. Sure, some slow down a bit, but it seems brakes are not even applied. Please stop at STOP signs.
Why does a local restaurant bother to stay open? The hours are never the same, they close in the middle of the day. We have driven 20 minutes to find it closed. The food is very good, prices are fair. BUT, they aren’t going to make it if this is a routine.
1970
First Earth Day celebration takes place in the U.S.
1990
Earth Day Canada is established, and a worldwide campaign mobilizes 200 million people in 141 countries to observe Earth Day.
2009
The United Nations recognizes Earth Day as International Mother Earth Day.
2020
Earth Day celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Gaylord Nelson
A former U.S. senator, he is considered the founder of Earth Day.
Abhay Kumar
Poet, diplomat and writer, he penned “Earth Anthem,” widely considered to be the official song of Earth Day.
Rachel Carson
Writer of 1962’s Silent Spring, a book describing the impact of pesticides on the environment, she is considered by many to be the founder of the modern environmental movement.
Wangari Maathai
Environmental activist and founder of the Green Belt Movement in Africa, she helped plant over 30 million trees.
Chico Mendes
A conservationist who ignited international support for rainforest preservation in Brazil, he was assassinated for his work in 1988.
279 billion tons of ice per year was lost by Greenland between 1993 and 2019, while Antarctica lost about 148 billion tons annually.
Source: NASA
15 billion trees are cut down worldwide each year.
Source: National Geographic
1 reusable bag = 600 plastic bags
One reusable bag can prevent the use of 600 plastic bags in its lifetime.
Source: National Geographic
1 mile of walking = 1 pound of pollution prevention
Every mile walked instead of driven keeps nearly one pound of pollution out of the air.
Source: National Geographic
450 years is the potential breakdown period for a plastic bottle.
Source: National Geographic
30% increase in the acidity of surface ocean waters has been recorded since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Source: NASA
Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.
By Sam Mazotta
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have an adventurous Shorthaired Pointer named “Gordie” who loves running through the woods behind my home while I walk behind him. He occasionally comes back with scrapes and cuts. I want to share with your readers how I take care of his minor injuries, and when a vet visit is necessary.
Most of the time, Gordie’s scrapes are very minor. I always check him when we get back to the house, because he can easily pick up ticks, too. I remove any clinging ticks and kill them right away. I check the pads under his paws, and run my hand along his coat to remove burrs. If he has a scrape on his side or paw, I clean it with warm water, disinfect it and put some antibiotic ointment on it. If it’s a place where he can scratch or lick, I cover it with a gauze bandage for a couple of days.
Last month, Gordie limped over to me with a deep laceration on his left front paw pad. Fortunately, we weren’t far from home. I carried him inside and gently looked at the injury. It wasn’t bleeding too badly, but the cut was very deep, and trying to clean it was very painful for him. This time, we had to see the vet. I wrapped his paw in gauze to protect it and off we went. The vet stitched him up, and Gordie has to wear a lampshade collar for the next week or so to let it heal.
I hope my story will be helpful to readers. -- Tyler N., Dracut, Massachusetts
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By Fifi Rodriguez
1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What do you call a person who has lived to the age of 100 years?
2. HISTORY: When were cigarette commercials banned from American television?
3. MOVIES: Whose life is depicted in the movie "Raging Bull"?
4. U.S. STATES: In which state are the Catskill Mountains located?
5. TELEVISION: Which long-running TV drama was set in Cabot Cove, Maine?
6. MEASUREMENTS: How long is the ancient measurement called a cubit?
7. FOOD & DRINK: What is a dish called Cullen Skink?
8. CHEMISTRY: A diamond is composed of which single element?
9. GEOGRAPHY: What country is home to the Baffin, Victoria and Ellesmere islands?
10. ANATOMY: What is another name for the condition called "piloerection"?
Answers
Goosebumps.
Canada.
Carbon.
7. Scottish soup made of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions.
6. 1.5 feet.
Jake LaMotta (played by Robert De Niro). 4. New York. 5. "Murder, She Wrote."
Jan. 2, 1971.
A centenarian.
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Healthy cereal sundaes are simple to make and fun to eat. Start with a base: plain yogurt which is loaded with beneficial probiotics. Then, set out a variety of healthy toppings and let everyone in the family customize their breakfast sundae. Bran cereal, fresh or dried fruit, chopped unsalted nuts and a drizzle of raw honey will gear you up for a great day.
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The most common Easter tradition is dyeing Easter eggs, including a lot of fun activities such as egg rolling and egg hunts. Flying kites and games like leapfrog are also popular, as well as games associated with the Easter bunny.
Chocolate and other candy, especially bunny- or egg-shaped ones are widely consumed. Pastel colors like pink, baby blue, and lilac are associated with this day and are seen everywhere on clothing, dyed eggs, and at events.
Men wear boutonnières on special occasions, including weddings, religious ceremonies and prom night. At weddings, the groom and his groomsmen typically boutonnières. But some historians believe men have not always worn flowers strictly on special occasions. Some believe the modern-day boutonnière traces its lineage to sporting events in ancient civilizations, including Egypt. During those times, men might have worn certain colored flowers as a show of support for particular participants in sporting events, not unlike how many modern sports fans wear team shirts, jerseys and other attire to display their support for their favorite teams. But according to GentlemansGazette.com, the boutonnières of today likely started appearing just a few centuries ago. A 1771 painting of British Captain William Wade by the artist Thomas Gainsborough depicted Wade wearing a bouquet of flowers in his top buttonhole. And in the 19th century, men’s fashion included coats that folded over the top, revealing the inside of the buttonhole. Boutonnières provided an aesthetically appealing way to cover up that buttonhole.
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Cater meals when possible. Employers recognize the key seasons of the year that are crunch times for their particular businesses. Employees may have to work harder or put in longer hours during this time. Set aside one day a week to have lunch or dinner catered for the team.
We are offering: $2,500 sign-on bonus for maintenance roles!
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Work-relatedstressisasignificant issue for many professionals. But working in tandem with their employers can help professionals effectively cope with that stress. Rock Construction in Corfu, NY
Small contractor has immediate opening for a full-time Commercial / Industrial Journeyman Electrician
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Genesee County Fish & Game Protective Association, Inc. (Godfrey’s Pond), an established conservation club and campground located in Genesee County, is seeking a
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