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body mind

By Fiﬁ Rodriguez

1. U.S. STATES: Which is the only state named after a president?

2. MYTHOLOGY: Which goddess is queen of the Roman gods?

3. LITERATURE: Who wrote the poem “Paradise Lost”?

4. HISTORY: Which monarch was known as the Sun King?

5. MOVIES: How many movies did Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers make together?

6. GEOGRAPHY: The country of Malta is on which continent?

7. CHEMISTRY: What is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction?

8. FOOD & DRINK: What is tzatziki?

9. TELEVISION: What is the name of the family in the sitcom “Arrested Development”?

10. ANATOMY: What part of the brain converts shortterm memory into long-term memory?

ANSWERS

1. Washington. 2. Juno. 3. John Milton. 4. Louis XIV of France. 5. 10. 6. Europe. 7. Catalyst. 8. A cold condiment of yogurt, cucumbers, garlic and seasonings. 9. The Bluths. 10. The hippocampus.

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THE HIDDEN BENEFITS OF WATER

Water helps the gastrointestinal tract. Water can help maintain normal bowel function. When the body lacks sufficient fluid, the colon will pull water from stools in an effort to stay hydrated. That can lead to constipation, a condition in which people experience difficulty emptying their bowels. By drinking enough water, people can ensure their colon will not have to pull water from stools to stay hydrated, thereby helping them stay regular.

FUNFACT GAME

True or False

The game combines traditional lawn tennis, ping-pong, a.k.a. table tennis, and badminton.

Pickleball is a 21-point system. Pickleball is an 11-point system. There is no way to fault. There are 10 ways by which you can commit a fault.

Barney McCallum establishes Pickleball, Inc. in 1972 which sells wooden pickleball paddles. Only 18+ can play pickleball. All ages can play Pickleball!

National Pickleball Day was created by pickleball instructor Deirdre Morris in 2015 to encourage people to learn to play pickleball. Created in 2021.

Pickleball is played for the first time in 1965 by a group of friends who did not have access to a tennis court.

Pickleball is played for the first time by a group of families who didn’t have a proper badminton set-up. It has been 57 years since Pickleball was invented. There is a kitchen zone.

Examining the Common and Available Treatments for Gallstones &body mind

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Q. A.

DEAR DR. ROACH: What advice do you have for the treatment of gallstones? -- N.W.

ANSWER: Gallstones are common (6% of men and 9% of women will get one over a lifetime) and are mostly composed of bile salts and cholesterol. The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms and the risk of complications. Depending on the size and composition of a person’s gallstones, there are different therapies available.

Themostcommontreatmentforsymptomaticgallstonesissurgery. Surgery is highly effective, although there are complications such as bleeding, infection and leaks. About 10% of people will develop diarrhea after surgery, which tends to get better over weeks to months but sometimes requires treatment with a bileacid-binding drug like cholestyramine. Surgery is performed laparoscopically, which means faster healing times.

For people who are not good candidates for surgery (such as those with signiﬁcant medical illnesses) or people who do not want surgery, there are other options. Medications given by mouth, such as ursodiol (Actigall), can dissolve gallstones, but this can take a long time, usually several years. People with smaller stones that are mostly made of cholesterol can be good candidates for this treatment. However, it is not 100% effective.

Another option is a tube placed into the gallbladder through the abdominal wall to drain bile, which is also sometimes done to remove stones, but I have seldom seen it done. Similarly, shockwave treatment, which is commonly used for kidney stones, is rarely used but can be a reasonable option in people with only one or two stones.

Genesee Valley Rotary Camp wants to thank the following individuals and businesses who were spons s f this

year’s

20th Annual Big Sky Golf Tournament:

In Memory of Don Bartalo, GVRC Board of Directors

Bridgett Hoag, Empire Realty Group

Genesee Construction Service

Ramsey Constructors

Stony Brook Pediatrics

Watch Me Move

Dansville Rotary Club

The Shay Family: In Memory of Jon Shay

Pleasant Valley Tree Farm

Kyle Tracy and Nicole Dugo, Scovill’s Grill

Next Level Autoworks

Tracy and Urena Family

Rochester Wealth Partners

Joyce Davies Associates

Dansville Chrysler Dodge Jeep

Dansville Chevrolet

Thank you to our auction and raﬄe basket donors:

Bill and Erica Schuster, Conesus Golf Club

Terry and Robin Muchler, Brae Burn Golf Course

Kyle Tracy and Nicole Dugo, Scovill’s Grill

Woodlynn Hills

Mike and Barb Sweet

Overnight Oﬃce

Sandra Marello and Roberta Rocklein

Mary Lou Conklin

Marcia Bartalo

Clare VanDurme

Alise and Kent Rounsville

Penny Smith

Erica and Don Yoho

Sue Darling

John and Kelly Hoag

Lake Beverage

Wright Beverage

Dan and Gail Hoag

OSB Ciderworks

Sue and Mike Hoag

Kaitlyn Hoag

Battle Street Brewery

Kellee and Sam Hoag

Renee and Peter Bacon

Jennifer Brushafer

Melissa and Mike Fiorentino

Jenni Leuzzi, Mill Creek Optical

Dansville Collision

Michael and Sue Hoag

Fischer Farms

Canaseraga Hotel

Rochester Wealth Partners

Alfred Travel Center

John Paul “JP” Brushafer

Dansville Fire Department

Union Hose Company #1

Wayland Rotary Club

Tim and Nancy Wolfanger

Geneseo Rotary Club

Farrell’s Lawn Service

Thomas P. Wamp Real Estate

Brittany Dingman

Sherri Reilly

Valley Propane and Fuels

A very special thank you to those who helped along the way:

Big Sky Restaurant and Saloon, Dan and Gail Hoag, Terry and staﬀ

Woodlynn Hills Golf Course

Blackbird Design

Jeﬀ Tracy

Jim McMahon

Dennis Hoag and Family

Teresa Dearing

Jenni Leuzzi, Mill Creek Optical

Rushbottom Heights Salon

Patrick Byrnes

Dansville Teacher’s Association Jeﬀ and Theresa Marshall

Retail Fixture

Dansville School Men’s Faculty Club

and residential paving services including:

• New installations

• Removal and replacement

• Patch and repair

• Milling and grading

Arugula: Some people call arugula “rocket” because of just how quickly it grows. The green has been growing in popularity as a salad starter or vegetable side dish. Simply cut the leaves when they are large enough and as needed for recipes. Other fast-growing greens include kale, chard mustard greens and watercress.

home services

Owned and Operated • Steven O’Neal

Southern Livingston, Southern Ontario, and Steuben Counties

Many people need not travel far for a little summertime fun, as many communities host fun events throughout the warmer months.

Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under the trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds ﬂoat across the blue sky, is by no means waste of time. ~John Lubbock, “Recreation,” The Use of Life, 1894

Pick your own Blueberries, Red & Black Raspberries at

• Wagon rides to the ﬁelds • Buckets for your use, but please bring container to carry home! • Gi Shop, Jams, Blueberry Juice, Maple Syrup • Blueberry Hotline: (585) 526-5442 824 E. Swamp Rd., Penn Yan Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-4pm

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A heartfelt thank you to the parking and ofﬁce staff of the Orleans County 4H Fair for their courtesy, thoughtfulness, and follow-up. Our precious granddaughter lost an item that is very special to her at a few levels within minutes of walking away from our parked car. With heavy hearts, we went to the fair ofﬁce to inquire about lost and found, and our number and the item description were taken with a promise to call if it was found. As it is a high demand item, we expected nothing, but to my surprise, I got a call two days later that it had been found! A very, very special thank you again to fair staff for follow-through and honesty. These lessons are more valuable than the item itself and I thank you all for being a part of the village it takes to raise a child right! We also had a wonderful time at the fair! Great job, as always!

Libraries

I am so grateful for our libraries. I have the fondest memories of weekly trips to the library with my father. Now I can share that experience with my grandson. We attend the weekly story time at two libraries. He is able to enjoy fabulous stories, engage in craft projects, and/or dance and play with other children. Of course, libraries offer more than that. They provide internet access for those who do not have it at home. They provide employment resources for those looking for jobs. They offer a variety of fun classes and build community. Of course, you can always ﬁnd a good read there. Our communities are enriched by our libraries. And thank you to the librarians who make it happen.

Trespassing

I live in [local town] on a side street. The complex behind me thinks it’s okay to use my driveway and lawn to cut through to their apartment. If that isn’t bad enough, dropping trash along the way. Then it’s all hours of the day and night. I hear their convos on phone with each other and their loud music. If you live in [town] please think of your neighbors.

Free recycling on Saturday

Becauseyouareextraspecial?Tothepeople who broke open the recycling receptacle on SaturdayJuly5thanddumpedtheirgarbage in. There are cameras on the DPW building!! This is a free service for our community and was closed due to the holiday weekend with signs posted in advance. The kind gentleman that worked that morning had to crawl in and retrieve your garbage! I hope it was worth it for you. Shame on you!

August 8, 2025

The game combines traditional lawn tennis, ping-pong, a.k.a. table tennis, and badminton.

Pickleball is a 21-point system.

There is no way to fault.

Barney McCallum establishes Pickleball, Inc. in 1972 which sells wooden pickleball paddles. Only 18+

National Pickleball Day was created by pickleball instructor Deirdre Morris in 2015 to encourage people to learn to play pickleball.

Pickleball is played for the ﬁrst time in 1965 by a group of friends who did not have access to a tennis court. It has been 57 years since Pickleball was invented.

There is a kitchen zone.

GATHER FOR

FAITH and WORSHIP

BAPTIST

Cornerstone Baptist Church

4232 Reservoir Rd., Geneseo • 243-4514 www.baptistchurchgeneseo.com

Pastor John Zatkiewicz • Associate Pastor omas Hamblen

Worship 11am • Sunday School 9:45am • Word of Life Kids & Teen Program & Adult Study 6pm • Wednesday Prayer & Praise 6:30pm

Grace Baptist Church

Pastor David eobald 9316 Main Street, Dansville, NY 14437 585-335-6190

Sunday School 9:15 AM; Worship Service 10:30 AM Wednesday Prayer Meeting/Kids Block/Youth Group 7:00 PM www.gracebcdansville.org

CATHOLIC

Sts. Mary & Matthew Faith Community

St. Mary’s, Honeoye • St. Matthew, Livonia www.stsmaryandmatthew.com - Rev. William Laird

9am Daily Masses: Mon. & Wed. at St. Matthew • Tues. & urs. at St. Mary’s Weekend Schedule: Sat. - 3:30pm Reconciliation, 4:30pm Mass at St. Matthew • Sun. - 8:30am Mass at St. Mary’s, 10:30am Mass at St. Matthew

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish

Sat. 4pm St. Lucy, Retsof, 5:45pm Holy Angels, Nunda • Sun. 8:30am St. Patrick, Mt. Morris, 10am St. Mary, Geneseo

Daily Masses: Mon. 8am St. Mary • Tues. 8am St. Patrick • Wed. 5:30pm Holy Angels • urs. 8am St. Juan Diego Community, Leicester Eucharistic Adoration Mon. 5-7pm St. Mary, Geneseo

CHURCH OF NAZARENE

Service: Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Phone: 585-376-0749

COMMUNITY CHURCH

41 Spring St., 346-5290; Pastor Benjamin Nickels

Bible Study – all ages 9:45am; Worship Service 10:30am Livoniacommunitychurch.org

EPISCOPAL

Zion Episcopal Church

10 Park Place (on the Circle), Avon • (585) 226-3722 zionepiscopalchurchavon.org

Sunday Worship and Holy Communion 10:00am

Online Facebook: facebook.com/Zionchurchavon Sunday School (Pre-K-12) 9:00am

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

25 Clara Barton Street • Box 127 Dansville, NY 14437 • 585-335-5434 stpetesdansville.org • Handicap accessible Sunday Service @ 10:30am

LUTHERAN

Pastor Lisa Frauens • pastorlisaf@gmail.com • sttimothylutherangeneseo.org

Sunday worship 9:30AM, & Live Streamed: www.facebook.com/sttimothygeneseo Intergenerational Sunday School, 10:30am 1st Sunday of the month Oct-May. Accessible building with hearing loop available.

METHODIST

Pastor: Sung Ho Lee • 21 Summers St., Livonia • (585) 346-3511

E-mail: UMCLivonia@gmail.com • Website: UMCL.us Sunday Worship and Sunday School (Pre-K-5th grade): 9AM. Nursery care available. e service is live-streamed at the website www.umcl.us or on Facebook www.facebook.com/UMCLivonia Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Sundays 6:00-7:30PM.

Geneseo United Methodist Church

Rev. Beth Malone • Rt. 63 at the roundabout, Geneseo • 243-3160 9:30am Service followed by coﬀee hour • Sunday School classes for ages 4 - adult Summer Service in the outside pavilion at 8:30am every Sunday in August Nursery care for children up to age 3 • Now “Looped” for the Hearing Impaired Worship services available via Zoom - more info at www.geneseomethodist.com Handicapped accessible • “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors”

Dansville United Methodist Church 5 Chestnut Ave., Dansville Church phone: 585-335-5354

Sunday Worship: 11am

FAITH and WORSHIP

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

www.ﬀcny.org

Pastor Stephen Sweeting • Pastor Steven LaMar, Discipleship

Pastor Cliﬀ Baker, Youth Sunday Worship Prayer 10am

Sparta Center Church

Pastor David Zastrow • 585-236-0887

8455 Sparta Center Rd., Dansville, NY 14437 Service at 9:00am.

Find us on Facebook and YouTube at Sparta Center Church.

Genesee Valley Church Of Christ

7351 Rt. 256, Scottsburg • (Sparta Community Center)

Leslie Farrow, contact person • 585-721-9669

Sunday Bible Study 9-9:45am • Sunday Worship 10:00-11:00am

Non-denominational New Testament Teachings.

ORTHODOX

100 Stanford Dr., Rochester, NY 14610 • 585-224-0554

Archpriest Gregory Naumenko, Rector • A ROCOR Parish

Serving all English and Russian Speaking Orthodox Christians Full schedule of services and live service streaming at www.pomog.org

PRESBYTERIAN

www.seekinggodtogether.com

Adult Sunday School: 9:40am • Worship Service: 10:30am Please Join Us!

First Presbyterian Church of Livonia Center

P.O. Box 105 | 3837 Center Street | Livonia, NY 14487

Phone: (585) 346-5075

Pastor: Jerry Swain CP | Sunday Worship 9:30 am

Streaming live on Facebook: Livonia Presbyterian Church, Livonia Center, NY Website: Livonianypres.org

IN YOUR COMMUNITY

York United Presbyterian Church

2662 Main St., York, NY • 243-1266

Sunday Worship Service in person at 10:00 am

Available on the YouTube channel: “York United Presbyterian Church”. Pastor: Rev. Michelle Sumption • All are welcome!

UNITED CHURCH

Worship 10:00am

Children Sunday School 10:20am

FB - South Livonia UCC

Lakeville United Church of Christ 5687 Big Tree Road, Lakeville, NY 14480 585-346-5232 • www.Lakevilleucc.com

Open & Aﬃrming Church

Co-Pastors: Rev. Brian Krause & Beth Stowe Worship at 10:30am

MORCILLA CON SETAS (BLOOD SAUSAGE WITH MUSHROOMS, SPRING PEAS AND MINT OIL)

Serves 4

1 pound morcilla blood sausage

1 pound mushrooms, sliced

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, slivered

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons white wine

1 cup shelled spring peas

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

2 tablespoons mint oil

Mint Oil

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup chopped mint

Pinch of salt

Cut the blood sausage into 12 slices. Sauté the mushrooms in olive oil with garlic, salt and pepper for 5 minutes. Add the wine and cook for 2 more minutes. Boil the peas for 2 minutes and drain. When mushrooms are done, remove from heat and stir in the peas.

In a cast-iron skillet, sear the morcilla in a dry pan for 2 minutes per side. Arrange the slices of morcilla down the middle of a platter. Surround with mushroom/pea mixture and drizzle the plate with the mint oil.

For the mint oil: In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil to warm. Remove from heat and add the mint and a small pinch of salt. Allow to rest for 1 hour. Drain through a sieve. Reserve extra mint oil for other uses, such as vinaigrette.

real estate

9469 Cnty. Rd. #15B Birdsall Small farmette on 5 private picturesque acres surrounded by over 200 acres of state land with riding and hiking trails! Six fenced pastures with all new Kencove electric fencing. House has been completely updated in the past 10 years. 2025 - new insulation and vinyl siding. Call Renee Book (585) 746-6330 Call Our Team of

84 Avon Rd., Suite A, Geneseo www.abcolerealestate.com Ofﬁce: 585-243-2643

2025 Avon Corn Festival

BY ROBERT MELLEN

“As the Avon Rotary Club’s largest fundraiser, all of the club’s proceeds from this event are invested directly back into supporting many great causes in the community.”

COLLIN HAYES

For 36 years the small town of Avon has generated excitement across Western New York by celebrating its heritagewithanannualCornFestival.

Oﬀering over 145 arts and cra s vendors, live music all day long on two stages, a beer tent, a feast of food trucks and games, the 37th annual free street fair on Aug. 9 is fun for everyone. Sponsored by Avon Rotary, the festival’s main attraction is the arts and cra s vendors.

Rotarian Josh Tonra said, “We are really excited about this year’s arts and cra s vendors. Last year, we had the largest number of vendors in our history and we are on pace to break that record again, making this year’s Corn Fest one of our best ever.”

Among the many tents lining both sides of the street, it’s easy to find practically every kind of item a cra fair can offer, including jewelry, dog and cat gi s, needle arts, home decor, clothing, Christmas items, resin art, fiber art, wood carvings, honey, Mexican cra s, wine, pottery, sunflowers, and more, seemingly without end.

In addition to vendors, there is much more, starting with nonstop music on two stages. e ever-popular Skycoasters headline the lineup, scheduled to play a free three-hour concert at 7:30 p.m. Preceding them during the day will be a variety of performers with a wide-ranging repertoire, starting with Your American Jukebox Big Band at 10 a.m. followed by Public Water Supply at 1 p.m. and Bob’s Brothers Band at 3 p.m.

As if that weren’t enough, blues musician Chris Beard will complicate your choices by performing on a second stage at 3 p.m. You also can dance to the music of e GateSwingers, who play big-band classics and fresh arrangements featuring two singers. So, big bands, indie/ alt rock, soul/funk, classic rock, blues – something for practically everyone.

Even if music is not your pleasure, this year both the Avon Community eater and the Geneseo Community Players plan surprise performances onthenewlyrenovatedstageatoptheOperaBlock.

When all the walking around causes hunger pangs, the Corn Festival has solutions, primarily in the food court, packed with a wide array of food trucks, including such favorites as Philly cheese steaks, grilled cheese sandwiches, Korean fusion BBQ, loaded baked potatoes, beef on wick, and festival chairman Collin Hayes says, “Of course visit the Avon Rotary Corn Booth for our famous corn fritters and fresh sweet corn and salt potatoes from J&A Farm Market. Adults can also relax at the beer tent with cra beverages from Watershed Brewery.”

Looking for fun for the little ones? No worries. Rotarian Karen Vanderbilt says, “Our Kids Zone will keep them entertained. Let them bounce to their heart’s content in our awesome bounce house and explore in our corn crawl. Best of all, every bit of fun supports our Interact Club’s initiatives.” Interact’s purpose is “to provide opportunity for young people to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of service above self.”

Share your original stories about local heroes, community events, school achievements, or hidden gems–email your story idea to hometown@gvpennysaver.com!

hometown events

There’s so much happening at your local libraries!

Cohocton Public Library

8 Maple Ave. • 585-384-5170

www.cohoctonlibrary.org

M-F 10-6; Sa 10-2

Dansville Public Library

200 Main St., Dansville • 585-335-6720

www.dansville.lib.ny.us

M-Th 10-8; F 10-5; Sa 9-1

E.J. Cottrell

Memorial Library

5 Beecher St., Atlanta • 585-534-5030

M & Tu 10-8; W, Th, F 10-5; Closed Sa & Su

Wayland Free Library

101 W. Naples St. • 585-728-5380 www.gunlockelibrary.org

M-Th 10-6; F 12-5; Sa 10-Noon

EJCOTTRELLMEMORIALLI-

BRARY: PLEASE JOINUSFORALIBRARY OPENHOUSE!

Saturday,August16,2-4pm. Wehavesomeexcitingchanges/ updatestothelibraryunderway andwe’dlovetosharethemwith you!Pleasestopbyouropenhouse tosay“Hello!”Wewouldlovefor youtoseewhatwe’vedoneand hearaboutourplansforthefuture. Therewillofcourseberefreshments,popcornandtreatsfor yourenjoyment. Welookforwardtoseeingyou! 3BeecherSt Atlanta,NY 585-534-5030

CONESUS

Veterans+1-VeteransGolf Classic: Come joinus21Sep2025 atConesusGolfCourseforthe LIVCOVeteransGolfClassic2025. Formatisatwo-personscramble, Veteranplus1,shotgunstartat 9:30a.m.Veteranscanbringanyonefortheirsecondteammember. HotDogattheturn,mealand prizesaftertheroundofgolf.We onlyhavespacefor40teams(80 golfers),don’twaittoregister.Visit www.livcovets.comtoregistera team.Hopetoseeyouthere!

Love is to the heart what the summer is to the farmer’s year — it brings to harvest all the loveliest ﬂowers of the soul.

~Author Unknown

“Appreciation

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Margaret Cousins

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TAKE A COURSE IN DORM SAFETY

Fall in with a trustworthy group of dorm friends. Friends can be informed of your schedule for both classes and work, so they are aware of where you are supposed to be at certain times of the day. If something is amiss, thesefriendscanalertauthoritiesorinvestigateyourwhereaboutsfurther.

hometown events

HEMLOCK

www.townofwestsparta.org

e Town of West Sparta proudly presents MUSIC IN THE PARK

WITH “GEMINI”

Friday, August 22 at 6pm • In the Town Park pavilion 8302 Kysorville-Byersville Rd., West Sparta

A free concert of old time, good time rock and roll. Bring a picnic supper, a lawn chair and a friend. Dancing is encouraged! anks to our many sponsors including Tony’s Pizzeria, Fender Bender Mender, Marj Byrnes, Pam and Howard Perry, BBS Accounting LLC, Dogwood Floral, Joyce Davies Associates, Eschenlauer Construction, Stoner Hill Farm, Phoenix Power & Hearth, Genesee Valley Agency, Bennett Equestrian, West Sparta Historical Society, Dansville Water Wells, and many others for making this evening possible.

CUYLERVILLE

KidsDay-CuylervilleVolunteer FireDepartment:Sunday,August 10th,11am-2pm,KidsDay.CuylervilleFireDepartment.Everything isFREEforkids!Hotdogs,Hamburgers,Chips,IceCream,Fire Trucks,aBounceHouse,FreeBike Helmets,FreeChildSeatChecks, FreeLostChildIDKits,Face Paintings,HairChalking,andMore. FoodforAdults$5.

DANSVILLE

DansvilleSeniorNutritionProgram-

WeekofAugust18toAugust22

Monday,8/18:ChiavettaChicken, ScallopedPotatoes,Carrots,Whole WheatDinnerRoll,AppleJuice, Yogurt,FreshMelon.

Tuesday,8/19:ChiliConCarne, CornBread,BrownRice,Green Beans,GrapeJuice,Yogurt.

Wednesday,8/20:RoastedTurkey w/Gravy,Stuffing,Squash,Whole WheatDinnerRoll,OrangeJuice, Cookie.

Thursday,8/21:HotDog,Whole WheatHotDogBun,BakedBeans, Zucchini,PotatoSalad,Blueberry Crisp.

SiteClosedFriday.

RSVPby8/13/25 (585)335-8130

100YearCelebration!Joinusfor our100YEARCELEBRATIONofthe dedicationofDansvilleFreeMethodistChurchbuilding.SATURDAY, August9thfrom12-5pm:FESTIVALwithboothsdepictingthe decades(1920totoday),FREEhot dogstillgone,games,abounce houseforkids,andadunktank. SUNDAY,August10that10:30 am:ASpecialWorshipServicefollowedbyanoldfashionPotluck Dinnerandthenat2pmaFree Concert.DansvilleFreeMethodist Church,25FranklinStreet, Dansville.http://www.dansvillefmc. org

GENESEO

TheMovingWall- TheNational WarplaneMuseumproudlyinvites thepublictocomeandvisitThe MovingWall,25-29September.It isahalf-sizereplicaofthe Washington,DCVietnamVeterans Memorial.Wewillhonorandreflectthesacrificesofthe21LivingstonCountyservicemembersthat madetheultimatesacrifice,aswell astheother58,297thatdidtoo.It isfreetothepublic,24hoursday ornight,rainorshine.

Students who meet certain requirements may be eligible for scholarships. While academic or athletic skills are the ﬁrst criteria associated with scholarships, they are not the only avenues by which students can pursue scholarships. Scholarships may be offered to students of certain ethnic groups; children of employees at particular companies; or to students who live in particular states. Local branches of organizations like the Rotary Club or Kiwanis also may give out scholarships.

JoyLewispresentsJackEvan’s HemlockStories- JoyLewis,local historianandauthor,presentsJack Evan’sHemlockStories,acollection ofchildhoodmemoriesbythelate JackC.Evans(1918-2008)engineer,entrepreneur,and Communityleader.Thebook launchandpresentationwillbe heldAugust23,6:30-8:00p.m.at theLittleFingerLakesCenter,4705 S.MainSt.,Hemlock.Lewiswill shareabriefbiographyofEvans, highlightlifeinHemlockduringthe 1920’s-30’s,andreadselectedexcerpts.Allarewelcome.

MIDDLESEX

MiddlesexConservationClub PancakeBreakfast, &OpenTrap Shoot-August17,8am-11am, MiddlesexConservationClub,6087 SouthHillRd.,Middlesex.Breakfast &opentrap.Free,instructedarchery&pelletrangesforyouth.50/50 &rafflesavailable.https:// middlesexconservationclub.org/

S. DANSVILLE

BakeSale- Saturday,August9th from9am-12noonattheGathering Place,Cty.Rd.46,SouthDansville. SponsoredbySouthDansville MethodistChurch.

SPRINGWATER

SpringwaterCommunityDay, Sunday,August10,2025,LarryJ. CanuteMemorialPark,School Street,Springwater.Events:7AM Breakfast,9AMCraftvendors& artisans,Foodvendors,9AM-Open carshow,9AMAntiquetractor pull.11AMHomesteadingDemonstrations,11:30AMchickenBBQ. Children’sevents,bouncehouse, toytractorpull.2PMDuckraces. FreeAdmission.11AM-2PM SpringwaterWebsterCrossing HistoricalSocietyMuseum,8130 MainStreetOpen.Comeandhave fun.

SpringwaterAmericanLegionFundraiser for2026Springwater StreetFlags!PulledPorkBBQSunday,August17th,2pmtill gone!HeldattheSpringwater AmericanLegion,7998School Street,Springwater.$12PlatePulledpork,coleslaw,baked beans,saltpotatoes.Diningevents alwaysopentothepublic!Eatinor Takeout.585-669-2300.Post Open2-7pm.

AmericanLegionRidersPost905 -17thAnnualPokerRun: Sunday,August17,KernRobinson Post905,7998SchoolSt., Springwater.Signupsfrom10amto 12pm.KickstandsupatNoon.$25 Donationperperson.Mealprovided.Thissmallgroupofdedicatedridershashelpedraiseand donate$45,000totheBathVAin justover17years.Wecouldnotdo itwithoutyou!Sopleasecomejoin usforafundayofriding,good food,goodfriends,andgood times!Forinfocall:JoshMenzat 585-734-1229orKenWhiteat 585-261-4062.

HikeMillCreekNature Conservancy/PaddleLoonLakeHikeMillCreekNatureConservancyorPaddlenearbyLoonLake SundayAugust10from4-6PM withSpringwaterTrails,followed byasocialget-togetherattheLafA Lotrestaurantonthelake.For additionalinformation/directions/ updatesvisitthewebsite: springwatertrails.org

WAYLAND

WaylandHistoricalGarageSale - TheWaylandHistoricalSociety, CornerofMainStandWashington St.,Waylandwillbeholdingtheir yearly“GarageSale”August21-23 from9-4eachday.Wehavelotsof treasuresforeveryone.Thisisour yearlyfundraiserforthemuseum andappreciateallthedonations andpeoplewhocometosupport us.

Guidelines for Hometown Events

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Submit your event by the Monday 2 weeks prior to publication date.

Events must occur on a speciﬁc date and time. Event submissions may not include businesses or schools seeking registration for classes or programs, or organizations seeking crafters, vendors, or item donations. Genesee Valley Penny Saver reserves the right to approve/reject events for publication. Events are published as space allows.

Ready, Set, Read!

Literacy is worth celebrating yearround—books and reading offers lifelong beneﬁts for every age group!

BABY TALK

Foster Literacy Skills by Reading to Babies

10 TIPS TO GET KIDS READING MORE

Ask your child to read a book to you. Play a board game together.

Take your child to get their own library card. Read newspaper comic strips or comic books.

Ask kids to write a short story and read it out loud.

Read and prepare a recipe together. Make bedtime stories a nightly routine.

Play word games like reading tongue twisters, doing crossword searches or unscrambling words.

Take a book with you wherever you go, so you can read together at any opportunity.

Keep a book on your child’s nightstand, so they are prompted to read if they wake up early.

10 BENEFITS OF READING FOR CHILDREN

• More extensive vocabulary

• Improved language skills

• Critical thinking skill development

• Increased creativity and imagination

• Empathy development

• Understanding of the surrounding world

• Improved concentration

• Parent-child bonding

• Cognitive development support

• Improved social skills and interaction

Source:AllForKids/Children’sBureauofSouthernCalifornia, JournalofDevelopmentalandBehavioralPediatrics

It’s never too early to begin reading to babies. In fact, reading to infants beginning at birth helps support their cognitive development and their bond with parents. It also increases the likelihood that parents will continue reading to children as they grow, improving language skills and concentration to prepare them for academic success.

Zero to Three, an organization focused on early childhood development, recommends these book-type guidelines for babies and toddlers:

Birth to 6 Months - chunky board books, soft fabric books and vinyl bath books

6 to 9 Months - board books with short, simple stories and colorful illustrations

9 to 18 Months - board books with simple stories, stories with rhymes and phrases that repeat, and stories with pictures of other babies and familiar objects like animals

18 to 24 Months - longer, slightly more complex stories; humorous stories; and stories featuring silly rhymes

24 to 26 Months - books with paper pages, nonﬁction stories about things like animals or seasons, and books that discuss jobs

ANDDON’TFORGET…

studies show that good reading habits in older adults can help improve memory, sharpen decisionmaking skills, reduce stress and protect against Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Sources:MindlabInternational,Alzheimer’s Association,AmericanAcademyofNeurology

GENESEE VALLEY

ENNY SAVER

Sciarrino & Sciarrino, P.C.’s Wayland Oﬃce Update

Lisa and Lisa 2 have retired a er many outstanding years of service. e Wayland oﬃce is currently unstaﬀed.

But We’re Still Here for You! Our Mount Morris, Rochester, and Wellsville oﬃces are open and ready to help. Any rumors that we’ve permanently closed the Wayland oﬃce are false

• Call 585-728-2110 – your call will forward to Mount Morris

• Or dial us directly at 585-658-2161 to speak with someone about your ﬁle

We appreciate your patience during this transition.

Raymond P. Sciarrino, Esq.

Sciarrino & Sciarrino, P.C.

We’re hiring! Interested in joining our team? Call today.

Annual Clothing Giveaway

No giveaway at the Cohocton site this year.

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

Fair Housing Enforcement Project Monroe County Legal Assistance Center 1 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 325-2500 • www.lawny.org

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.

10009 State Rte. 21 South (3 miles south of I-390)

Donations Appreciated

Sat., July 27th • 5-7PM Saturday, August 9th 3-5pm Ice Cream Cake & beverage

Hots, Sauerkraut, Baked Beans, etc. Cake & Ice Cream • Lemonade & Coffee

Scholarships can help students offset the rising costs of a college education. Those who are willing to put in the research, time and effort toapplymayfindawealthofscholarshipopportunitiesattheirdisposal.

SENIOR NEWS LINE

By Matilda Charles

Reasons to smile

With all the negative, questionable and just plain bad news out there lately, I’ll take good news anywhere I can ﬁnd it.

And one place is the website Good News Network (www. goodnewsnetwork.org). GNN, started in 1997, currently has 21,000 good news stories from around the world. Categories range from life, to gardening, to health, business and more.

There’s a free app for the phone, and if you don’t like to see ads, you can pay a yearly fee of $15 to get rid of them. Or click the “Subscribe” button to get a free bit of good news in your email each day.

On Medicare already? Turning 65 or disabled? Need a supplement? Understand “EPIC”? Confused or have questions? Call or stop by to schedule an appointment. Joyce Davies

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38 years of experience in the Medicare market. Additional products and services may be available through Joyce E. Davies Associates, Inc.

There’s even a GNN book: “And Now, The Good News: 20 Years of Inspiring News Stories,” by Geri Weis-Corbley, available on Amazon in paperback. The reviews for the book are great, saying that the short stories are real mood-lifters. I’ll be ordering it. Here’s an example: The bank that lost 66 of its employees on 9/11 have paid to put all those employees’ kids through college. How great is that?!

Here’s another one from the book: A piece of a family farm was being sold at auction and a very young family member wanted to bid and hopefully win back the property. By common agreement, all the other 200 farmers at the auction stayed silent while the young family member was bidding.He won back the family’s farm land.

The Good News Network isn’t the only bright spot. Positive News (www.positive.news) will send a good news email once a week. The categories range from society to science to economics and more. It’s British, which makes it even more interesting.

If you’d rather look around on your own, do an online search for good news, positive world news or even good news for seniors. You’re sure to ﬁnd something to smile about!

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ENJOYING THRILLS AT AMUSEMENT PARKS

Oneattractionthatissynonymous with fairs and amusement parks is the Ferris wheel. The original Ferris wheel was designed and constructed for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago by George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. Since then, Ferris wheels have become the most common type of amusement rides at state fairs and other attractions. However “pleasure wheels” and “great wheels” have appeared throughout history in areas of Persia,IndiaandBulgaria.

polltime

August 6th marked the 80th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, killing 140k people, followed by the bombing of Nagasaki, Japan August 9th, killing 70k people. Survivors fear growing global nuclear proliferation as a threat to the “peacebuilding frameworks so many have worked so hard to construct.”

Do you agree or disagree?

- Yes - No

Poll ends 08-12-2025

Poll ended 08-05-2025

Many agree that summer brings more people out to explore all the area offers. What are your favorite things to do in Rochester during the summer?

10.0% Explore farmer’s markets

10.0% Take a walk or bike ride along the Erie Canal

10.0% Cool off at the beaches

40.0% Attend summer arts and cultural festivals

20.0% Hike or picnic at the parks

10.0% Watch community movies or concerts

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• GREEN WINE BOTTLES- 30 clean, empty bottles in boxes; good for wine making or projects. Take all. Penﬁeld. penﬁeldmurphys@yahoo.com

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Alex Curry and Son

To Beneﬁt Vincent House

Sun., Sept. 28th, 2025

Pre-Sale Required • Pick Up: 12 noon - 2pm

Donation $15 each includes entry for $50 drawings

Tickets can be purchased in person at: Vincent House, Dogwood Floral, Hillside Gardens and Quinlans Pharmacy (Former Perkinsville Rod & Gun) Perkinsville Nature Conservancy Inc. 11182 Chapel St., Perkinsville

The Genesee Valley Church of Christ offers for FREE the following:

(Check your choice or choices)

New King James Bible

Eight Lesson Bible Correspondence Course

DVD “Searching for Truth” with Workbook

Searching for Truth Workbook alone (has same info as DVD) Where do we go when we die? DVD

Mail this ad to: Genesee Valley Church of Christ PO Box 324, Dansville, NY 14437 or email us at: churchofchrist2@stny.rr.com with your request. We will need your:

Name:

Address:

Phone Number: (if you wish someone to contact you)

No one will come to your home unless you request a Home Bible Study. If you would like to attend our services, we are located at 7351 Rt. 256, Scottsburg, NY. We meet in the Sparta Community Center. Bible Study at 9am, Worship Service following at 9:45am. We would love to see you! 10:00AM.

Tips for parents as kids head Back-to-School

Establish a Routine: Start gradually adjusting your child’s sleep and meal routines a couple of weeks before school starts. is will make the transition smoother and help them get into the school schedule.

Visit the School: If possible, visit the school with your child before the ﬁrst day. Familiarize them with the surroundings, classrooms, and playground. is can help reduce anxiety about the new environment.

Organize Supplies: Label and organize your child’s school supplies, backpack, and lunchbox. is will make mornings less hectic and ensure they have everything they need.

Set Up a Homework Zone: Create a designated area at home where your child can comfortably do homework. Make sure it’s quiet, well-lit, and stocked with necessary supplies.

Communicate with Teachers: Attend any back-toschool meetings or orientations. Establish open communication with your child’s teachers, so you’re aware of their progress, assignments, and any concerns.

Morning Prep: Plan ahead for busy mornings. Lay out clothes, pack lunches, and have backpacks ready the night before to reduce morning stress.

Healthy Meals and Snacks: Pack nutritious meals and snacks for your child. A well-balanced diet supports their energy levels and concentration throughout the school day.

Stay Involved: Stay engaged in your child’s education by asking about their day, discussing their activities, and showing interest in what they’re learning. is helps build a strong parent-child connection.

Encourage Reading: Set aside time for reading at home. Reading together can foster a love for learning and improve your child’s literacy skills.

Manage Screen Time: Establish screen time rules and limits to ensure that your child has a healthy balance between schoolwork, physical activity, and recreational activities.

Remember that each child is unique, so adapt these tips to suit your child’s personality and needs. By providing a supportive and structured environment, you can help your young child have a positive and successful start to the school year.

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St. George - Forsythe Funeral Home andM uments

A SWEET TREAT FOR GET-TOGETHERS

Yields 64

Crust

21/2 cups all-purpose ﬂour

3/4 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 cups butter or margarine, melted

Filling

3 cups pecan halves, divided

2 cups packed brown sugar

3 eggs

4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

Powdered sugar, optional

Preheat oven to 350 F. For crust, combine ﬂour, powdered sugar and baking soda in a batter bowl. Add butter; mix until crumbly. Lightly press crumb mixture over bottom of stoneware bar pan; roll lightly. Bake 15 minutes; remove from oven to a cooling rack.

Meanwhile for filling, reserve 1 cup of the pecans for garnish; chop remaining pecans. Combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and salt; mix well. Pour filling over warm crust, spreading to edges of pan. Arrange remaining pecan halves over filling. Bake 17 to 19 minutes, or until filling is set in center. Remove from oven; cool completely.

Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired. Cut into 32 squares using a utility knife; cut each square in half diagonally.

King CROSSWORD

auctions

Heavy Equipment/Trailers

Lawn Equipment/Vehicles

Guns/Ammunition/Fishing

Antiques/Collectibles

Jewelry/Coins

Real Estate

Tools

HOW CONSUMERS CAN SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES

Take charge of your to-go order: Convenience became the name of the game when ordering food during the pandemic. Curbside pickup service was offered as a safety measure, and many restaurants that never previously offered delivery or takeout started to do so to generate revenue at a time when in-person dining was limited if not disallowed. Some restaurants began offering delivery through apps like Grubhub or Uber Eats, and though that may be convenient for diners, restaurants must pay a fee to utilize those apps. In lieu of ordering through a third party delivery service, consumers can take charge of their to-go orders and pick up the food themselves. That saves restaurants the delivery app surcharge, allowing them to increase net proﬁts on the meals they sell.

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FUN WAYS TO KEEP KIDS OCCUPIED OVER SUMMER BREAK

Play dates: Play dates are a great way to make kids happy and take a little off of parents’ daily plates. Arrange routine summer play dates with children’s school friends, neighbors and/or cousins. Parents can alternate hosting responsibilities so they can get work done at home and enjoy a break when it’s not their turn to host.

garage sales

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SPENCERPORT: 63 McCleary Road.August8th-10th.(9am3pm).HUGETENTSALE.Collectionof4Generations.NOPrior Sales.CashOnly.

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HOW STUDENTS CAN HANDLE THE TRANSITION TO MIDDLE SCHOOL

Participate in a school-based transition program. Middle schools frequently host open houses for elementary school students, who can take tours of the campus. Parents can take part in these events with their children. If your schedule does not allow you to attend, then schedule a private tour with the middle school principal or a faculty member. Middle school guidance counselors or guest speakers also may make the rounds, visiting elementary schools directly. Be sure your student attends such information sessions so he or she can get an idea of what to expect during middle school.

Ali is almost 8 years old. He’s a rescue from Rochester Animal Services. His favorite season is summer because all the leaves are bloomed for him to “ghost walk” in.

By Sam Mazotta

Dog Makes Odd Breathing Noise

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Recently, I had my 9-year-old, part-poodle/Maltese dog’s teeth cleaned. The vet had to pull two teeth as well. Since this was done, “Scoobie” seems to make an odd noise as he is breathing. I feel like this is due to the tube they put down his throat as they cleaned his teeth. When I got him home, he had a hacking cough, which subsided about three days later. But the noise he makes when breathing continues. He doesn’t seem to be in pain, though. I like our vet a lot and hate to question him, so hopefully you can help me out or let me know what I could ask the vet. -- Valeeta R., Montgomery, Alabama

DEAR VALEETA: A good veterinarian will not mind extra questions from a pet owner,so I encourage you to contact your vet and describe Scoobie’s breathing noise.

In fact, you should go ahead and bring Scoobie in to have thevetcheckoutthenoiseinpersonsohecanruleoutany serious issues.Pets that are put under general anesthesia for certain procedures (such as the tooth scaling Scoobie had) can develop complications afterward, ranging from stress reactions to major health emergencies. Don’t be worried about bothering your vet -- your dog’s health is the most important thing here.

Ask lots of questions, and insist on straightforward answers from the vet -- not answers designed just to make you feel better.If afterward you feel that you didn’t receive satisfactory answers, or if Scoobie doesn’t improve, take your dog to another vet for a second opinion.

LIQUORS WINES

GREAT WEEKEND GETAWAY IDEAS

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.

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME WHEN YOU’RE AWAY

Switch from a traditional lock and key to a lockbox. Individuals who travel frequently can take a page from the realtor notebook and switch from a traditional lock and key lock system to a lockbox. Lockboxes require that a code is entered before a box containing a key can be unlocked. Homeowners who want this added measure of protection don’t even need to put a key inside the lockbox, which typically covers a lock, making it extremely difﬁcult for potential thieves to pick the lock.

STREaMING SOURCE

WEEK OF AUGUST 11, 2025

What to watch & where to watch it:

ON NOW: “The Phoenician Scheme” (PG-13)

ON NOW: “Love Island: Beyond the Villa” (Season 1)

13-Aug: “Fixed” (R)

13-Aug: “Songs From the Hole” (Documentary)

14-Aug: “Miss Governor” (Season 1, Part 2)

15-Aug: “Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser” (Docuseries)

15-Aug: “Night Always Comes” (R)

15-Aug: “John Wick: Chapter 4” (R)

15-Aug: “The Legend of Ochi” (PG)

15-Aug: “Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical” (TV-G)

from our family to yours

We started as one paper out of a garage in Avon, NY, tediously writing, pasting, and hand drawing ads for our weekly shopper. Now, we have grown to cover quite a footprint in Western New York–delivering papers from the Southern Tier’s Steuben County northwest through Orleans County with our now twelve weekly editions!

Since our founding in 1948, our beloved publication has continued to expand while remaining family-owned and operated right here in Avon.

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TAKE A COURSE IN DORM SAFETY

Lock your dorm room door. Always keep the dorm room door locked, and makesureyourroommateisonthesamepage.Lockingthedoorcandeter people from entering without your permission and prevent theft.

Submitted a local reader as part poem of the week

Submitted by a local reader as part of our annual Pen-A-Poem contest. Share your thoughts at gvpennysaver.com/contact.

My Friend, Linda by Sylva Palmer

I never had a sister, Only brothers and my sons. Although I love them dearly ey weren’t into “girlie” fun.

A lady moved in down the street, So I took a little walk. She turned out to be a friendly sort And we began to talk and talk.

roughout the years our bond grew strong, And we discussed all sorts of things.

We talked of books and TV shows, Politics, weather and our oﬀspring.

We sometimes got in trouble, Like getting lost out in the woods; Or trying on some gaudy hats, Laughing louder than we should.

Our coﬀee time was sacred. Nothing stopped our daily meet. During COVID we set up outside Observing a safe six feet.

But tragically my friend got sick. She fought for four long years. is month will mark a year gone by, And I still can’t stop the tears.

She was my friend, my conﬁdant, My sounding board, “my sister,” And as long as I live on I know I’ll always miss her.

Rest in peace, Linda

FAST FACTS ABOUT THE SUN

Areas closest to the equator will get the longest hours of sunlight. The sun’s rays are much stronger near the equator.

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• General labor

• $18/hour

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Special Education Teachers

We have four openings this fall for Special Education Teachers for our KidStart program.

$5,000 sign-on bonus (ask for details) ***

• Paid Sick time available for all employees

• Paid school holidays

• 401(k) with agency match up to 5%

• College Tuition Assistance with the opportunity for Public Loan Service Forgiveness.

• Aﬀordable medical insurance with agency funded Health Reimbursement Account

Or email hr@arcglow.org or call 585-658-2828 Please apply online www.arcglow.org/careers

UPCOMING OPENING ON OUR DIGITAL TEAM

Whether you’re skilled in digital marketing or graphic design, we want to hear from you. This entry-level position offers the ﬂexibility of part-time or full-time work, making it perfect for launching or advancing your digital career.

We’re excited to discover what you can bring to our team. Get your resume ready or send your resume to Manuel at manuelk@featuredmedia.com.

now hiring!

e Town of Conesus Highway Department is seeking applicants for the position of

Heavy Motorized Equipment Operator (HMEO)

is position requires the operation of heavy equipment and trucks as well as manual labor for the maintenance and repairs of town roads. e applicant must be willing to work evenings, nights and weekends for ice and snow control for overtime pay during the winter months.

Requirements include the possession of a valid NYS Driver’s License. Applicant must be willing to perform services and repairs to town equipment, changing tires as well as performing manual labor such as shoveling, raking, black top and chip seal work and handling culvert pipe. Conducting traffic safety procedures such as establishing work zones, flagging traffic, and maintaining traffic signs are required. Employees must be able to li a minimum of 50 pounds.

Applicants must pass a Department of Transportation drug and alcohol pre-employment screening and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing as required by Federal Law.

Hourly starting pay based on experience. Vacation, sick and personal time awarded a er the ﬁrst six months of employment. Health care is available with employee contribution. New York State Pension is available with employee contributions.

Applications can be found at the Town Website under the Employment Tab. https://www.town.conesus.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/LivingstonCounty-Employment-Application.pdf or by contacting the Highway Department at (585) 346-5570

Send or drop oﬀ applications and resumes (not required) to: Highway Superintendent, Conesus Highway Dept., 5862 Federal Rd., PO Box 190, Conesus, NY 14435 or email to dmarusiak@town.conesus.ny.us

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