Emphasize technological advancements in the field.Modern young people are growing up with technology all around them, but few may be aware of the vital role technology plays in the agricultural sector. Young people’s ears may perk up upon hearing terms like “robotics” technologies are now a big part of life on the farm. Recognition of that may compel more young people to pursue careers in agriculture.
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Immunity to Rubella Does Not Equal Immunity to Measles &body mind
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read a recent column of yours in which you said that everyone my age can assume we’ve had measles. I remember having measles in the second grade but have a vague memory of my parents calling it German measles, which I believe is rubella.
If a person has had either, do they have immunity to both types of measles? -- S.F.
ANSWER: If you were born before 1957, you are likely but not 100% sure to be immune to measles (sometimes called red measles) and mumps. However, rubella (German measles) is a different disease, and immunity to one does not ensure immunity to the other.
The biggest health concern with rubella is when a woman of childbearing age contracts it as the potential damage to her developing fetus can be severe. So, every woman who could get pregnant is tested for immunity at the earliest opportunity. All health care workers should have documented immunity to measles, mumps and rubella.
The United States is in the middle of a large measles outbreaknow,andthoselivinginanareawithtransmission should be sure that they are immune to measles. This can be done by checking blood antibody levels or giving an extra dose to those who have already been immunized (or two doses to those who have never been immunized).
At the time that I write this, there is no rubella outbreak in the U.S., but if there is, the advice will be similar to demonstrating immunity to rubella as it is for measles.
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Dark circles may result from pigmentation changes that occur after exposure to the sun or some other type of UV light. Individuals who apply sunscreen on their faces, including around their eyes, may be able to reduce or prevent pigment changes.
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According to the World Health Organization, tobacco kills up to half its users, annually killing roughly six million people each year. The WHO notes that more thanfivemillionofthosedeathsare the result of direct tobacco use, while more than 600,000 deaths can be attributed to non-smokers being exposed to secondhand smoke. While many in the United States may understand the threat that smoking poses to their overall health, the WHO notes that studies indicate knowledge about the specifichealthrisksoftobaccouse is not widespread. A 2009 survey of smokers in China found that less than 40 percent of smokers knew that smoking tobacco causes coronary heart disease, while only 27 percent were aware of the link between smoking and stroke. It’s also important that smokers recognize that cigarettes once characterized as “light” or “low tar” are not healthier than more traditional cigarettes. While the US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of such terms in cigarette sales within the United States, smokers traveling or living overseas should be mindful that other countries may not operate under such restrictions. In addition, the American Cancer Society notes that there is no proof that cigarettes sold as “all natural” and marketed as having no chemicals or additives are any safer than traditional cigarettes and that the best way for men, women and children to avoid the dangers of tobacco is to never smoke or to quit immediately.
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Water doesn’t care if you live in a house or an apartment, if you are young or less so, if you are single or part of a big, blended family. Water also doesn’t care if you live in the Town of Avon or the Village of Avon.
Long before the disastrous storm of 2015, the Town and the Village governments struggled to work as a cohesive unit to protect its residents from the a ermath of severe rain storms. Now, days a er a second “100 year” storm in 10 years, they have the opportunity to build a plan.
Will they set aside pride & personalities to build a 10-year plan that addresses the flow of water throughout our community? Something that reviews how water moves between, over, and through our combined Avon properties? A strategy that marks the beginning of working together to protect all of our residents?
When you see your Trustee or Council member, stop and ask them what they are actively doing to build a water plan for the next “100 year” storm. Mark your calendars for the joint Village/Town meeting: Monday, July 7th at 5 pm at the Village Hall. Paid for by Kitty Bressington
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Vacation locally. Another way to help the planet when spending time outdoors this summer is to vacation locally. People who vacation close to home typically do not fly, and that’s a significant benefit to the planet. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change notes that aviation emissions release black carbon, nitrous oxide and sulphur oxide, which contribute to the greenhouse gas effect. And while the EIA notes that automobiles and airplanes produce relatively similar amounts of carbon dioxide per gallon, airplanes burn considerably more fuel than cars, thanks in large part to the considerable amount of fuel planes burn on the runway. By vacationing locally, outdoor enthusiasts can reduce their reliance on airplanes, thereby reducing the effects those airplanes have on the environment.
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REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
Tuesday, July 8th @ 7pm
Groveland Town Hall
4955 Aten Rd. • Groveland, NY 14462
Nomination of Candidates are for:
(2) Town Councilpersons – 4 year term
To be filled at the November 4, 2025 - General Election
Submitted by Julie Carman, Groveland Republican Chairman
DAY TRIPS SENIORS CAN ENJOY
Restaurant crawl: Certain town centers and tourist destinations organize restaurant events where day trippers can enjoy tasting menus from various establishments for a single price. Day trips also can culminate at one specific restaurant.A new restaurant can be visited each month.
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IN TIME The History Channel On July 11, 1979, parts of Skylab, America’s first space station, come crashing down on Australia and into the Indian Ocean five years after the last manned Skylab mission ended. Skylab weighed 77 tons.
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Antoinette “Ann” “Doni” D’Pasquale (Cordaro)
June 29, 2025
Avon – June 29, 2025 at age 97. She is survived by her daughters, Donna (Rodney) George, Linda Lomnicki; sisters, Carrie “Betty” Merica, Rachel Abbott, eresa Hamler, Joanne Yamonaco; brother, Rito (Leslie) Cordaro; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Ann was predeceased by her husband, Dominic J. D’Pasquale; brothers, Sam, Joseph, Charles Cordaro; and sisters, Mary Ferrara, Margaret Gravanda. Ann and Dominic owned and operated Jay Dee Superette for over 40 years in Avon.
Family and friends are invited to call Sunday, July 6, 2025 from 1-5pm at the Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home, 350 Genesee Street, Avon. Her funeral mass will be Monday,July 7,2025 at 10am at St.Agnes Church,Avon.Interment at St.Agnes Cemetery,Avon. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Teresa House, 21 Highland Road, Geneseo, NY 14454.
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Betty Lou (Richardson) Barber
June 24, 2025
Batesville, IN / Livonia, NY – Betty Lou (Richardson) Barber, age 87, of Batesville, IN, and formerly of Livonia, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.
Born on December 14, 1937, Betty Lou was one of eleven children born to Claude and Evelyn (Jacot) Richardson in Waterloo, NY. She grew up in Geneseo, NY, graduating from Geneseo High School in 1955. In the fall of 1956, she married the love of her life, David Alonzo Barber, at the Methodist Church in Geneseo. Together, they raised four children as David’s work took the family to various locations, including Barberton, OH, Caledonia, NY, Chaumont, Dexter, Lowville, and Lima, before they eventually settled in Conesus, NY.
As a dedicated wife and mother, Betty Lou was primarily a homemaker until the untimely passing of her husband in 1979. Following his death, Betty Lou attended Monroe Community College, where she studied finance, and worked various jobs to support her family. In 1992, Betty Lou moved to the village of Livonia, NY. In 2015, she relocated to Batesville, IN, where she resided until her passing. She became an active and engaged member of the communities in which she lived.
A woman of strong faith, Betty Lou’s commitment to her family, friends, and church was unwavering. She actively participated in Bible study, church activities, and volunteering. Her spare time was spent reading, doing needlework and puzzles, and she was always enthusiastic to play a game of cards. Betty Lou was fiercely loyal to her friends and family; her kindness and spirit touched everyone she encountered. Maintaining contact with friends and extended family over many years and many miles was a top priority of hers. With her strong social nature and a big
Josephine M. Briggs (Pirincin) June 30, 2025
Lima – June 30, 2025 at age 92. She is survived by her children, Ronald Briggs, Greg (Robin) Briggs, Katherine (Vincent) McHale, Lynn (Cary) Holdsworth, Pauline (James) Anderson; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.Josephine was predeceased by her husband, Carlton E. Briggs; grandson, Casey McHale; sisters, Mary Pratt, Elizabeth Abelein; daughter-in-law, Sue Briggs.
Josephine’s greatest love was her family and an occasional trip to the casino.
Family and friends are invited to call ursday, July 10, 2025 from 1-3pm at the O’Connell – Dougherty Funeral Home,2041 Lake Ave., Lima where her funeral service will be held following calling hours at 3pm. Private interment St. Rose Cemetery, Lima. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny omas Place,Memphis,TN 38105 or Livingston Co.Hospice Fund, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510 in her memory.
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heart, she had an incredible ability to make people feel loved.
Betty Lou was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, and friend. Her warmth, generosity, and unshakeable loyalty touched many lives, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her lifetime connections remained a cornerstone of her life until her final days.
Betty Lou is survived by her children, Bob (Carolee) Barber of Indiana, LuAnn (Paul) Rogers of Washington; and daughter-in-laws, Tammy Barber and Laurel Bernhard; her grandchildren, Heather (John) Ferguson, David Barber, Laura Rogers, Jonathan Rogers, and Taryn (Steve Owczarczak) Barber; her great-grandchildren, Gabe Ferguson, Alex Ferguson, Corrine Ferguson, Alyssa Ferguson, and Audrey Owczarczak; her siblings, Gail (Tom) Walder, and Judy Richardson; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends who adored her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, David; her sons, Roger and Rodney; and her siblings, Ethel Britton, Percy Richardson, Dave Richardson, Lucy Barber, Phillip Richardson, Donald Richardson, Marcel Richardson, and Hubert Richardson.
In Batesville, IN, a memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 12:00 PM at the United Methodist Church, with Rev. Chris Renick officiating.
In Livonia, NY, calling hours will be held on ursday, July 10, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Route 15 & 20A. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 PM, with interment at Union Cemetery, Scottsburg, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Teresa House, 21 Highland Rd, Geneseo, NY 14454.
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THE MIGHTIES TAKE THE FIELD:
Avon’s New Adaptive Baseball Team Brings Big League Joy to Local Kids
BY SUZIE WELLS
In Avon, the crack of a bat and the roar of the crowd mean something more than just baseball. For the inaugural season of the Avon Mighties, an adaptive team within the Avon Youth Baseball league, it’s about inclusion, opportunity, and community – all coming together on the field.
Founded in 1955, Avon Youth Baseball has spent 70 years teaching kids the fundamentals of the game. In 2025, the organization took a bold and heartfelt step by launching the Mighties, designed for children with disabilities across Livingston County and beyond.
Inspiration came from Becky Stewart, who now serves as the Adaptive Team Coordinator. For two years, her son, Teddy, played with the Victor Challenger Baseball team, which Stewart says was an “amazing experience for him, and I knew that so many children in Livingston County could benefit from a similar program.” With backing from Avon Youth Baseball leaders Joe Webb and Beth Polland, the Mighties took shape.
Stewart says, “Avon is a small town with a Mighty heart. It’s no surprise that the Mighties took root here.” With the town’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion through events like hosting the Special Olympics, LivCo Disability Resource Fair, and local improvements in accessibility, Avon is the ideal home for this new venture, Stewart says.
In their first season, 18 players aged 5 to 11 from ten townsacrossLivingstonandGeneseecountiessigned up for the Mighties. From Dansville to Caledonia, Mt. Morris to Castile, kids came to Avon to be part of something special. A er years watching their peers and siblings play, the youth are excited to get in on the action.
e Mighties aren’t just about fun on the field; they’re also building confidence and community. Players are paired with volunteer “Buddies” who assist them in batting, base running, and cheering and providing encouragement. Stewart says the best part is “watching the kids light up when they hear their names from the announcer’s stand. And the parents in the stands – seeing their pride is unforgettable.”
“I absolutely love being part of the community I grew up in – and giving back to the kids and families here and in neighboring towns. Youth baseball brings families together, and now it’s bringing all families together.”
COACH ALLISON LEONARD
special education at Livonia Elementary and coaches modified girls volleyball at Livonia, says the opportunity to coach the Mighties was deeply personal: “I love working with this population of students. Being part of this gives them a chance to play sports like other kids their age in a way that works for them.” Watching bonds form between players and their Buddies is especially rewarding, and she says, “ eir friendships have become something really special.”
work their magic.” Her family encourages families to try out this challenger activity, saying, “ is is a great way to get out into the community. Kiddos of all abilities need spaces where they can be saturated in new opportunities; this is where growth and development happens. Regardless of individual goals, the answer is opportunity and community.”
For many players, this was their first time on any kind of team – and the experience was transformative. Levi had always watched his brother play baseball but never had a chance himself. He says, “Watching my brother play made me want to try. I wanted to feel included and make new friends.” His favorite moment was “having coach throw the ball to me and actually hitting it!” His advice to new players? “You got this! Keep your eye on the ball and always try your best.”
Blake, another first-time player, found baseball a er trying – and tiring of – other sports like karate and soccer. His family says nothing kept his interest until the Mighties, which they say gave him not just a reason to get off the couch, but also a reason to smile. His favorite part has been batting, and “he even hit the ball a few times without a tee!”
Another player, Sadie, was excited to follow in the footsteps of her siblings. Her parents say she joined to improve motor and social skills – and it paid off in a big
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Coach Leonard says, “I absolutely love being part of the community I grew up in – and giving back to the kids and families here and in neighboring towns. Youth baseball brings families together, and now it’s bringing all families together.” And in Avon, that’s the Mightiest victory of all.
e Mighties thank organizations that helped make this season a success: the Livingston County Youth Bureau, the Johnny Antonelli Memorial Equipment Fund, the Rochester Press-Radio Club, and team sponsor the Avon Rotary.
As the Mighties look forward to next season, Stewart shares that registration will open in January through avonbaseball.com and the Avon Youth Baseball Facebook page. e team is open to players from all surrounding communities, and Stewart say they anticipate forming two teams next year. e team welcomes the community to help through coaching, volunteering as Buddies, or through other assistance.
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For cleanliness, water circulation and filtration is essential. This helps spread the chemicals to all areas of the pool and also helps to remove debris. Filters come in different types, including sand, diatomaceous earth, or DE, and cartridge. Each has its pros and cons. How long to run the filter depends on water temperature, gallons of water in the pool and the estimated water turnover rate of the filter. Pool owners can start with longer filter run times and gradually cut down until they find the right rate based on water appearance, according to popular pool forum Trouble Free Pools.
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According to the National Centers for Environmental Information and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2025 is breaking records for heat and other climate anomalies already. In Western NY, we’ve already had record-matching and -breaking days, and summer’s just begun. What do you do to beat the heat?
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- Use fans or AC to keep cool
- Visit a public cooling center or pool
- Change outdoor work or activity schedule
- Check on neighbors, family, or pets
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1. TELEVISION: What is the name of the bar where Homer Simpson hangs out?
2. MUSIC: What are the first names of the Jackson 5?
3. MOVIES: What prop is found in almost every scene in “The Fight Club”?
4. ANATOMY: What does the term “hallux” refer to in human anatomy?
5. GEOMETRY: What is the perimeter of a circle called?
6. LITERATURE: What is Ron Weasley’s patronus in the “Harry Potter” book series?
7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many tusks does a warthog have?
8. GEOGRAPHY: How many states does the Pacific Crest Trail cross?
9. SCIENCE: What is a common name for iron oxide?
10. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery in WWII?
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1. Moe’s Tavern.
2. Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael.
3. A Starbucks coffee cup.
4. The big toe.
5. Circumference.
6. Jack Russell Terrier.
7. Four.
8. Three (California, Oregon, and Washington).
9. Rust.
10. George H.W. Bush.
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Plant to create privacy. Homeowners spent more time at home than ever before during the pandemic, and some might have grown tired of seeing what their neighbors are up to. Fencing might be the first solution homeowners consider when looking to make their landscapes more private. But new fencing installation can be expensive, costing homeowners between $1,667 and $4,075 on average, according to BobVila.com. A more costly and natural solution is to plant trees around the perimeter. Speak with a local landscaping professional, who can survey the property to see which trees might thrive and provide the privacy homeowners want.
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Western New York’s Genesee Valley is packed with scenic routes that are perfect for a spring or summer drive. One local favorite is Route 39, which stretches through picturesque farmland, rolling hills, and charming small towns like Leicester and Castile. For those seeking a peaceful drive with a view, Letchworth State Park’s Park Road offers an unforgettable ride— especially near the Middle Falls overlook. Pack a picnic, roll the windows down, and enjoy the open road that’s right in your backyard.
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Preowned Items Can Be Good For The Environment
Organize a tag sale: Garage sales, tag sales, yard sales, and flea markets are great places to find preowned items. Men and women who are both bargainand eco-conscious can organize their own neighborhood sales where several houses around the neighborhood pool their items for one large sale. Bargain hunters can then peruse the collected merchandise and feel good knowing their purchases are benefitting the environment.
JOHN DEERE NYS TWO-CYLINDER EXPO XVI CONSIGNMENT AUCTION
ursday, July 10th at 12:00pm
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Still accepting early consignments for the John Deere NYS TwoCylinder Expo Consignment Auction! Get in touch with us now so that we can advertise your items! Accepting anything John Deere, including Equipment, Toys and Memorabilia! To consign and advertise your items, please call Jeff Dann at 585-233-9570, text to 585-721-9570, email dannauctioneers@gmail.com or fax to 315-595-5005. Consignments will be accepted on-site Monday, 7/7, through Wednesday, 7/9, from 8am to 6pm and ursday, 7/10, from 8am to 10am. Terms: ID for bidder number. No buyer’s premium for cash or honorable check. Credit cards accepted with 3% fee.
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6 FACTS ABOUT WATERMELONS
Watermelons provide cooling, juicy refreshment during the warm days of summer. But while they’re most associated with summer, watermelons can typically be found in grocery stores yearround. Watermelons are members of the cucurbitaceae family, which includes other gourds, such as pumpkin, squash and cucumber. Watermelons can be considered a fruit or a vegetable. In some areas of the world, watermelons are considered a fruit used primarily in snacks and desserts. In Russia, watermelon rind is pickled, while some Asian countries stir-fry or stew watermelons. To quench one’s curiosity about watermelons, the following are six facts about this beloved food, courtesy of The Watermelon Board.
1. Washing watermelons before cutting into them will help prevent the transfer of any dirt or bacteria into the fleshy center.
2. An average 15- to 20-pound watermelon offers 90 6-ounce servings.
3. Watermelons grow in warm climates and are harvested from Florida to Guatemala. Residents of the United States who want to enjoy domestically grown watermelons should look for them in June, July and August.
4. Seedless watermelons contain small, white “seeds.” These are actually seed coats that didn’t fully form. Crossing watermelons that are a diploid plant (having two sets of chromosomes) with a tetraploid plant (having four sets of chromosomes) will form a fruit with a triploid seed three sets of chromosomes). It’s the triploid that produces seedless watermelons.
5. Whole watermelons do not necessarily need to be refrigerated. But once cut, any remaining pieces should be refrigerated.
6. Watermelons are 92 percent water, and they’re the perfect carrying case for beverages. Early explorers even used watermelons as canteens.
SENIOR NEWS LINE
By Matilda Charles
The dangers of bagged salad greens
Sometimes we just want to take the easy path and quickly grab a few things for dinner. Bagged salad greens are often on our list -- but it’s the last place we should be taking a shortcut in meal prep. Between contaminated water in the fields and many people involved in the processing, handling and storage, food safety experts are pointing to bagged salads as the item near the top of the list for safety concerns and outbreaks of E. coli. And that makes it a real risk for seniors or anyone with a compromised immune system.
How to avoid the dangers of E. coli? Buy whole head lettuce instead of bagged and throw away the outer leaves. Rinse the lettuce under running cold water and dry it with paper towels. Besides the force of the water during rinsing, the drying with paper towels can also help remove the E. coli contamination. Do the same with other leafy greens such as spinach.
However, if you do want to buy packaged salad greens, the dilemma comes when the package claims that they have been pre-washed. “Triple washed! Ready to eat!” the package will proclaim. The question is: Should you believe it? Or should you go ahead and wash it? The experts, including the FDA and USDA, say not to wash it. The reason, they say, is that we at home are more likely to contaminate the greens ourselves with a dirty sink.
People on blogs across the internet are insulted, however, being told they would contaminate food in their own kitchens. They intend to wash all produce, even if the package says it’s not needed and even if it’s organic from a farmer’s market.
It’s difficult to know what to believe, but one thing is a fact: Seniors who develop an E. coli infection can become severely ill. Take care.
ATTENTION BUSINESSES:
Brighter
Monroe County Sheriff Dept.
On behalf of Seniors in Henrietta, I would like to thank the Monroe County Sheriff staff for all their help with the Sheriff’s Academy; we learned a lot and enjoyed the time spent at the different facilities. Thank you to all of you and especially to Deputy Kelly Valvassori who helped us through every class. Thank you.
Penny Saver Carrier
Thank you to the GV Penny Saver carrier who put up a new tube in Oakfield to replace one that got hit with the snowplow this winter. He was so nice and helpful for me to be able to get the Penny Saver without having to bungie cord the old one. We are lucky to have such a thoughtful carrier.
Big Shout Out!
Thank you everyone who was patient and asked if I needed help when my car broke down in Dansville recently. A big thank you to all. To the young gentleman who came back around after I was able to coast down to Agway parking lot, and helped push out of traffic lane. Kim E kept me calm while my hubby arrived, and Dansville police for their assistance.
Embarrassing display of flags in our town
It is tradition in our towns, communities, and country on Memorial Day to pay homage and appreciation for those who have sacrificed the most for our freedom and way of life. The simplest way our towns do this is by displaying our American flag on poles throughout the town’s center. It feels heartwarming to see these flags flying every year in every town as you drive through. Except one [local] town. This year, the town board and highway department decided to save some money and hang up used, old, faded, and torn flags on broken and bent poles. Every single flag was torn and faded! Some poles were bent towards the ground, some were pushed up flat against the utility pole, and some poles were placed with no flag at all. Just a pole. It is a disgrace to those who have served, those who have lost one who has served, and all of us! The town board has been notified and no response has come from them. Crickets... time for them to take care of the small things that bring us all together!
Main Street Woes
Our wonderful Main Street is full of potholes and destroyed pavement. NOT being addressed. [local road] is NOT safe due to the lack of repair to the potholes of winter. The tar filled in the holes is NOT working. The speed of the traffic on Main Street is NOT being addressed. The electric motorcycles on the streets going the wrong way or on the sidewalks or just being unsafe are NOT being addressed. The answers by the folks in charge of these issues are NOT appropriate and NOT demonstrating the care for the safety of our community.
Vent
hometown events
There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
Avon Free Library
143 Genesee Street • Avon (585) 226-8461 Fax: 226-6615 www.avonfreelibrary.org
M & Th 10-8; Tu & W 10-6; F 10-5; Sa 10-3
Lima Public Library
1872 Genesee St., Lima (585) 582-1311
M 10-noon & 1-8; Tu & Th 1-8; W 10-noon & 1-5; F 1-5; Sa 9-noon
Staggeryourplantingthroughout the growing season. Rather than planting everything at once, stagger planting for flowers and other plants that have blooms. This gives bees plenty of pollen sources throughout early summerandintofall.
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Catholic Charities of Livingston County
Offers emergency assistance to Livingston County residents living in poverty and support for the elderly. www.aboutcclc.org
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FREE STUFF OFFERED FREE STUFF WANTED
• 5’ tall UPRIGHT FREEZER. Victor. 585-398-7041
• ANTIQUE CHILDREN’S CART. Penfield. 585-264-1068
• Panasonic ELECTRONIC WORD PROCESSOR. Fairport. 585-425-1925
• LOFT BED and a SINGLE BED. 315-879-8831
• BOOKS - 11 boxes of Harlequin Presents. Take all. Dansville. 585-335-5416
• Approximately 5 cubic yards of SAND. Clean, filtered, never used. Pick up, Avon. mjcsmc1@gmail.com
• West Bend 12-42 cup COFFEE MAKER. Great condition. West Batavia. 1wilcox.mj@gmail.com
• Two ROOM DIVIDERS. Very good condition. Pick up, Webster. 631-902-3937
• RECLINER. Wadsworth. 585-245-8234
• Two burner propane Master Cook GRILL. Webster. 585-727-5882
• Drop in BEDLINER, 2022 F250 6-3/4’ bed. Lima. bzontap@yahoo.com
• Two 45-gallon Rubbermaid TRASH CONTAINERS, one with cover. Pick up, Batavia. dlbivt2@yahoo.com
• LOVESEAT with slipcover and 2 upholstered HIGH BACK and WINGBACK CHAIRS. Excellent condition. Fairport. 585-200-2009
• GAS GRILL - 3 burner. Works fine. Pick up, Spencerport. 585-617-4448
• 14 small JAM JARS with lids (mostly Bonne Maman). Ionia. 595-624-7998
• Sixty NAME TAG pouches. On lanyards. Black with zippered compartment. phermann2@rochester.rr.com
• A-FRAME LADDER for above ground pool. Batavia. 585-300-8586
• OTTER BOX iPhone 11 case. Very Good condition. Pick up, Fairport. allentom322@gmail.com
• Three working SEWING MACHINES - 1 white, 1 singer, 1 misc. Darien Center. 585-547-9424
• ADULT PULL UPS, medium and large. LeRoy. cdat1963@verizon.net
• MAILBOX POST, 40” H. 585-538-9825
• Franklin Planner STORAGE BINDERS, classic size. Phelps. jheffron@rochester.rr.com
• TRUMPET for budding musician. Text 585-820-8018
• Four 26-inch BICYCLE RIMS for garden project. Just need rims, not tires or tubes. holdfort@rochester.rr.com
• LARGE ROCKS (7” and larger across. May need delivery). Lakeville. Call/text 585-649-8706
• FIREWOOD, half face cord, seasoned hardwood. 585-503-7938
• VINYL RECORDS 40s/50s. 585-503-0584
• Rock and metal CASSETTE TAPES and CDs. Able to pick up. (585) 991- 8421
• GUITARS or STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. 585-531-2316
• American Red Cross T-SHIRTS. Any size, color, design, condition, etc. brittany@simplicityofhealth.com
• 78” x 35 3/4” WOODEN DOOR. cdat1963@verizon.net
• Small, motorized PUSH LAWN MOWER. Call or text 585-747-2075
• VINYL RECORDS and old GUITARS playable or in need of repair. 303-503-5531
• 60” GATE. Any material would be fine. cdat1963@verizon.net
• TABLE, card or 4ft foldable. Artist’s easel, stand up or tabletop. MACRAME TOOLS and supplies, painting supplies, clay tools, silicone molds. Email or message tlfallon1027@gmail.com or 585-705-1259
• ATTENTION: Cosmetologists and Estheticians. Looking for Milady 14th Edition and Esthetics edition. Email or message tlfallon1027@gmail.com or 585-705-1259
• QUEEN/KING SIZED MATTRESS & BOX SPRING in clean condition. 585-449-2344
• PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES and containers. All sizes are welcome and as many as possible please! 585-449-2344
• UNWANTED neglected BB Guns, Air Rifles, and Pellet Guns. 585-766-8842
• TOOLBOX for small pickup. 585-450-1367
• Airequipt brand SLIDE CHANGER/PROJECTOR. Made by Airequipt Mfg. Co., New Rochelle, NY. jzornow001@gmail.com
Concerts
Free Summer
Under The Stars
Tom Wahl’s® Picnic Pavilion • Rt. 5&20, Avon TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERTS 7:00-9:00pm
It’s true, cows have great memories. Farmers have long noted how their dairy cows can recognize and respond to familiar people. Some cows even form strong bonds with their handlers, greeting them with a gentle nudge or low call. They may be large animals, but they’re full of gentle intelligence.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT CAT REPRODUCTION
Cats can become pregnant even during the first estrus cycle. A feline’s pregnancy lasts around 63 to 65 days, or about nine weeks. A cat also can be impregnated again very quickly after giving birth, as nursing kittens will not prevent a subsequent pregnancy. The average litter size is three to six kittens, so it’s easy to see just how many kittens can be born of one cat if she’s left to her own reproductive devices. Females also can be mated by more than one male or even one of their male relatives.
Wesley, Cooper, and Hope
Wesley is our 10 year old chocolate lab that loves everyone and every kind of food!
Cooper is our Boxer mix. He is a fantastic hunter, and gives the best snuggles.
Hope is our husky mix. She runs the house and loves to do cartwheels flips on the couch and run through the wooded trails.
By Sam Mazotta
Why Vaccinate Your Pet
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I don’t see the point of vaccinating a pet, especially if they’re kept inside for most of their lives. I’ve read that vaccines can cause more harm than good. It’s not natural to vaccinate. A dog or cat’s immune system should be able to handle most diseases. So why bother to vaccinate? -Natural Pet Parent
DEAR NATURAL: You couldn’t be more wrong. A pet’s immune system is not an invulnerable shield against all attacks; it’s a constantly adapting system that has to “learn” what microbes and viruses are threats and which are not. Unfortunately, some diseases cause serious illness or death before a pet’s immune system can respond to them.
Part of what vaccines do is help a pet’s immune system learn about specific threats without causing harm to your pet.Vaccines contain a safe, weakened or killed version of a pathogen; when injected, the immune system produces antibodies to specifically attack that pathogen -- and they remember that in the future.
A disease like rabies, which is always fatal, is best fought off by a vaccine, which helps your immune system mount a frontline defense if a pet is exposed to it. For example, if a vaccinated cat is attacked and bitten by a rabid fox or raccoon, a veterinarian will give the cat a booster shot and monitor the cat in quarantine for 30 to 60 days. An unvaccinated cat who is attacked by a rabid animal might be euthanized immediately, or quarantined for up to 4 months.
Because there is no such thing as 100% prevention fro exposure to various diseases, even your indoor pets need to have their core vaccinations.
Landing a new job is often about what you know, but getting a foot in the door is also largely influenced by who you know. Include any professional groups to which you belong or alumni associations. Who knows? The recruiter may have the same alma mater, and you can bond over your shared mascot.
NETWORKING STRATEGIES FOR THE DIGITAL AGE
Personalize your connections. The days of sharing a post-work drink with a colleague may be over. But networking in the digital age need not be impersonal. When using professional networking sites such as LinkedIn, personalize the messages you send to other professionals when inviting them to join your network. Use the message to briefly introduce yourself and explain your connection before explaining why you want the person to become part of your network. Welcome any questions and warmly thank them for their time. This personal touch can make you stand out in a digital sea of people, many of whom simply want to add other professionals to their network without necessarily making genuine connections.
Responsible for all office operations including A/R, A/P, Payroll, Banking, Sales Tax, HR.
Strong accounting background and office experience necessary. Sage 50 proficiency preferred. Health insurance, IRA, profit sharing, flexible hours.
Email resume to: sales@gregsonclark.com
3213 Lehigh Street, Caledonia, NY 14423
now hiring!
Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District
High School Guidance Office
Secretary (Clerk II)
$17.50-$20.00/hr
Looking for Heating & Cooling Service
Technician with at least 2 years experience.
• Must be a motivated, reliable person with a valid driver’s license
• Must work well with other employees and have good communication with customers
• Must have own hand tools
Full-time M-F with the option of overtime.
Paid holidays off & health insurance is offered after 6 months. Pay based off experience
Please email deel.brian@yahoo.com or call/text the business at 585-313-6562
Notice of Vacancy COMPUTER SERVICES ASSISTANT
Qualifications:
• Possession of an Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Electronic
Data Processing or a closely related field and one year of full-time experience in the operation of computers and peripheral equipment OR
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency diploma and three years of full-time experience in the operation of computers and peripheral equipment
Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Collaboration
• Reliable
Location: Mt. Morris
Salary: $36,000-$43,000 with excellent benefit package
Negotiable based on experience
Starting date: August 2025
Visit our website at www.gvboces.org
Reply by July 25, 2025. To apply, submit a letter of interest referencing Vacancy 26-06 along with a resume to hr@gvboces.org or mail to:
Human Resources, Genesee Valley BOCES 80 Munson Street, LeRoy, NY 14482
Pension and Benefit Eligible
B-Shift Cleaner
$16.50/hr + $0.85/hr shi differential
Pension and Benefit Eligible
School Nurse
$30.00/hr. Pension and Benefit Eligible
Athletic Trainer
Must hold current Athletic Trainer Certification Multiple Seasons available
now hiring!
Smartphones: A2015 CareerBuilder survey of hiring and human resources managers from various industries found that employers cited smartphones and texting as the biggest productivity killers in the workplace. Professionals no doubt recognize how distracting their phones can be during the workday, and they may feel powerless to avoid them. But they’re not. Alter notification settings so the phone only delivers the most important notifications (i.e., children’s schools, meeting reminders, etc.) during the day.Turn off notifications from news, sports and entertainment apps. Fall 2025-2026
Full-Time Universal Pre-K Classroom Teacher
Monday through Friday from 8:50am-3pm, September to June. Need a bachelor’s degree in early education and be willing to get your master’s within 5 years or have a master’s degree in early childhood.
Please call 585-624-5630 to ask questions, to apply for and set up an interview. Great Expectations Childcare Center is located on Route 15A in Lima, serving childcare needs for over 18 years, now as a preschool center!
Visit our website at www.greatexpectationschildcare.org for more information.
DISTRACTIONS THAT CAN AFFECT EFFICIENCY AT WORK
Notice of Vacancy BUS DRIVER
Qualifications:
Appropriate level CDL driver’s license issued by NYS. Must be 21 years of age. Must meet all current DMV, SED and DOT regulations.
Location: Mount Morris May Center
Salary: $20,885-$22,113
Starting date: September 2025
Visit our website at www.gvboces.org
is position will be open until filled. Information will be reviewed as it is received. If interested, please send a letter of interest referencing Vacancy 26-08 and a resume to: hr@gvboces.org or mail to:
Human Resources, Genesee Valley BOCES 80 Munson Street, LeRoy, NY 14482
FULL-TIME OFFICE ASSOCIATE
For local medical laboratory performing a variety of administrative tasks. Located in Henrietta, 7:30am-4pm, M-F, $18.50-$20/hr.
To apply email resume and cover letter to jobs@highpowervtls.com
now hiring!
FULL-TIME
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Performing a variety of building and equipment related tasks. Located in Henrietta, 7:30am-4pm, M-F, $20-$22/hr.
To apply email resume and cover letter to jobs@highpowervtls.com
CHAMBERLIN CONSTRUCTION LLC
DANSVILLE, NEW YORK
Now hiring qualified individuals skilled in framing, sheetrock, electrical, LVP flooring, plumbing and HVAC.
We are now working in the Rochester area down to almost the Pennsylvania border. Applicant must have a clean driver’s license and be capable of getting to job sites. Will train applicant with good work ethic. Call 585-370-5959, or send resume to lee@chamberlinconstruction.com
SEEKING: Local, M/WBE & SDVOB, Lead Based Paint Specialist, Environmental & Energy Services Contractors
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
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
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.
Owner occupied single family home repairs in Allegany, Cayuga, Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne and Yates Counties
STATISTICS SHOW JUST HOW BIG SMALL BUSINESS IS No business is too small to be a small business. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that microbusinesses, which are defined as firms that employ between one and nine employees, accounted for 75 percent of all private-sector employers as recently as 2013.
