CALEDONIA: 326Country Club Drive.July11th,12th,and13th (10am-4pm).Delta10contractor tablesaw,JohnDeereriding mower,dormroomappliances, andmuchmore.
YARD SALE TIPS
Shop with a plan. If you are looking for something specific, you have the best chance of finding it by shopping early. For the best bargains, shopping toward the end of the sales may garner some deep discounts.
Avoid yard sales on major holiday weekends. Many people are away, and you may not get the traffic you’re hoping for.
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the heat during a summer wedding Choose a later start time. A late-afternoon wedding may be the way to go in the summertime. The temperature usually drops a bit in the early evening, even though the sun won’t set for a couple of hours. That lingering summertime sun allows the bride and groom to enjoy an outdoor ceremony and still take beautiful outdoor photos.
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old Asian woman. Each day, I walk 4 miles and do 30 minutes of stretching, as well as 1 hour of cardio, strength or balance exercises by following videos provided by my health insurance. Also, my brother and sister who are in their 60s and 70s have weak bones and muscles. It seems to run in my family.
In 2000, with a T-score of -1.9, I was diagnosed with osteopenia and commenced three episodes of treatment. For the first treatment, I took Fosamax in 2001, then started Actonel in 2002 for a total of six years. My T-score was -1.7. Three years later, my T-score was back to -1.9, so in 2009, for the second treatment, I restarted Actonel but switched to Boniva in February 2010 for a total of four years. My T-score was -1.4.
Then, after four more years, my T-score was -2.2. For my third treatment, I restarted Boniva and took it from 2018-2025. My T-score is now -1.4. My primary care doctor has me on a “pill vacation” for one year, and I’m awaiting further treatment until a bone density test at the end of 2025. But I fear that without treatment, my aging bones are only getting worse.
I try to eat right, stay active, and have started doing yoga pose videos that claim to strengthen my bones. Will they? Which shots or other treatments might help me avoid further deterioration of my bones? -- R.M.H.
ANSWER: Osteoporosis is a condition of bones that predisposes someone to getting a fracture. Anyone can get osteoporosis, but white and Asian women are at the highest risk.
Treatment of osteoporosis includes lifestyle adjustments such as quitting smoking, reducing alcohol intake (if appropriate), and regular exercise. Both muscle-building and weight-bearing exercise are important. Yoga and stretching probably do have some additional benefit on top of your stamina-building (“cardio”) and strength exercises. Even though the evidence isn’t very strong, most people with osteoporosis are treated with calcium and vitamin D.
I use the FRAX score to decide whether medication therapy is indicated for a patient. In men and women who are at a high risk of fracture, medicines in the bisphosphonate class -- such as alendronate (Fosamax), risedronate (Actonel) and ibandronate (Boniva) -- are the most commonly used first-line treatments. Bisphosphonates last for a long time in the body’s tissues. We don’t want to use them for too long since they suppress the normal amount of bone breakdown that is key to maintaining healthy bone. Treatment for too long can lead to atypical femur fractures. A “drug holiday” is a common strategy, and given how long you have taken various bisphosphonates, I wouldn’t worry too much about the year off.
You have had less of a response than most of my patients have had to bisphosphonates, and many experts would change the class of drugs if you remain at a high risk via your FRAX score. Should you need further treatment, a different type of medicine like teriparatide (Forteo) or romosozumab (Evenity) might be considered. At this point, you should be seeing an expert such as an endocrinologist who specializes in the treatment of osteoporosis. Finally, although celiac disease has been thought to be less common in Asians, it often leads to poor absorption and osteoporosis, so it’s worth considering a test. Symptoms of celiac disease can be very subtle.
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Peaceful Backyard Retreat
Backyards have become valuable spaces that enhance both home value and quality of life. Features like outdoor kitchens, TVs, and showers can increase a home’s market value by 3.1%, but the real benefits come from creating a peaceful retreat. To start, refresh the landscape by trimming overgrown trees and hedges to improve flow, and aim for a balance of sun and shade. Consider adding multiple gathering areas, such as an outdoor kitchen and a quiet reading nook, for versatility.
For added relaxation, include a water feature like a fountain or hot tub, which helps calm the mind. Ensure comfort with shaded areas—install pergolas, umbrellas, or plant shade trees to protect from the sun. With these quick tips, you can create a functional, peaceful backyard retreat that everyone will enjoy.
CORRAL ENTRYWAY CLUTTER
Create cabinet space. Store items in cabinets so they are organized but out of sight. This way belongings are not just left on an entryway table.
polltime
With research data showing growing dissatisfaction and disaffiliation within the US, what do you think drives people, especially younger voters, away from the two major political parties?
- Neither party represents a person
- Both parties are more focused on fighting each other than solving problems
- The influence of money and lobbyists makes both parties untrustworthy - They ignore issues young people care about
- The parties feel outdated and disconnected from real life
- All of the above
- None of the above
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?
50.0% Stay indoors during peak heat hours
25.0% Use fans or AC to keep cool
25.0% Nothing different so far
Oh, the summer night Has a smile of light And she sits on a sapphire throne. ~Barry Cornwall
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By Fifi Rodriguez
1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a female goat called?
2. TELEVISION: What is the name of the town in “Gilmore Girls”?
3. GEOGRAPHY: How many states does the Appalachian Trail cross?
4. MOVIES: Which actress voices the character Jessie in “Toy Story 2”?
5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What is believed to have caused President Zachary Taylor’s death?
6. ANATOMY: What is the most abundant protein in the human body?
7. GEOMETRY: How many sides does a hexagon have?
8. LITERATURE: Serial killer Hannibal Lecter first appears in which novel?
9. ASTRONOMY: What are planets outside our solar system called?
10. MUSIC: Who was the first women inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Reading: Individuals who have long wanted to read more should know that they’re not alone. A 2019 survey commissioned by the reading subscription service Scribd and conducted by The Harris Poll found that 35 percent of respondents wished they could read more. Finding time to read more may be difficult during spring, summer and fall, when parents must contend with their own hectic schedules as well as their children’s. Even individuals without children or empty nesters may find it difficult to carve out time to read in a typical day. But people who aspire to read more can take a book to the beach or out on the deck on a warm afternoon or evening. Leave the smartphone inside so you can relax and read distraction-free.
LEGACY
IN FORM AND FUNCTION:
The Enduring Vision of Wendell Castle and His Workshop
“Our goal is to inspire trailblazers –people who try not to see any boundaries to their creativity.”
ALISON
In a quiet corner of Scottsville, where rolling farmlandgiveswaytoanunassumingindustrial building, the spirit of a design icon continues to shape the world of art furniture. It was here that Wendell Castle, celebrated American artist, cra sman, and visionary, created some of the most iconic sculptural furniture pieces of the 20th and 21st centuries. And today, it is here that the Wendell Castle Workshop (WCW) carries forward his bold legacy.
Widely regarded as the father of the American studio furniture movement, Castle (19322018) spent over five decades redefining the relationship between art and function. His daughter, Alison, says, “My father was known as the father of the woodworking furniture movement. He came along and made wood furniture that was meant to be experienced as both art and as furniture.”
From the earliest days of his career, Castle “consistently challenged the traditional boundaries of functional design,” embracing stack lamination and hand carving to create curvilinear, o en whimsical forms that were sculptural yet functional. Castle was renowned for his expert cra smanship, organic forms, and original techniques he shared with students at Rochester’s School of American Cra smen and Rochester Institute of Technology. With works housed in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, his influence reached far beyond his upstate New York studio.
A Studio Reborn
Within the same studio Castle lived, worked, and innovated years ago, his legacy continues in a very tangible way. In 1980, Castle founded the original Wendell Castle Workshop as a twoyear degree-granting school that operated until 1988. Decades later, Alison Castle found herself considering how best to honor her fathera erhispassingin2018,andshesays,“Itbecameimmediately clear that a school would be the perfect way to honor him.”
By 2019, the Wendell Castle Project, a nonprofit dedicated to education, conservation, and programming centered on Castle’s work, was born. Four years later, in 2023, the Wendell Castle Workshop was revived, not as a degree-granting institution, but as a creative hub offering immersive classes, residencies, and programming for artists, woodworkers, and dreamers of all skill levels.
WENDELL CASTLE WORKSHOP
CASTLE
WENDELL CASTLE PORTRAIT CREDIT WCW
Ken Page, director of the Workshop, notes that Castle “turned the art world on its head” by forging a deep connectionbetweenfurnitureandfineart. eworkshop continues to uphold that vision, with programming rooted in Castle’s pioneering techniques and creative philosophy. “We consider ourselves custodians of the stack lamination and carving techniques that Castle championed, including the CNC technology that he adopted in the latter part of his career.”
e Workshop space itself is both reverent and alive. Fourteen individual workbenches now fill the central studio, flanked by two machine rooms. In his former living quarters, a gallery showcases the work of Wendell andhiswife,artistNancyJurs.Studentstouringthespace find themselves surrounded by finished and unfinished pieces, models, tools, and drawings.
A Place to Imagine
For many, the experience of working in Castle’s studio is transformative. Workshop student, Christina Alario, described it as “truly eye-opening” to reflect on Wendell’s legacy as she “listened to him as if he was here. He touched these tools, he created in this space. And I let myself imagine what it would be like if I did that too. I truly think my journey to working with wood in a different way started here.”
Another student, Sam Margolis, echoed the power of the place, saying, “It’s pretty special to work in Wendell’s workshop. It gives you an opportunity to step into his shoes. ere’s a camaraderie and respect with the great
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instructors. Being here is a reminder that any person can make the things they imagine, if they first take the time to imagine it.”
rough technique classes, projectbased courses, and specialized instruction designed just for this setting,theWCWgivesmakersaccess to something rare – education that’s grounded in artistry, risk-taking, and the pursuit of form without boundaries.
A Vision Moving Forward
e Wendell Castle Workshop is more than a woodworking school; it’s a living legacy. It offers residencies for artists and designers, houses Castle’s archive, and builds connections with the local and international communities. With its mission to “inspire the next generation of Wendell Castles,” the Workshop places diversity, inclusion, and public engagement at the heart of its programming. at inspiration may take many forms – a teenager discovering wood as a creative medium, a seasoned sculptor honing a new skill, or a curious visitor encountering the intersection of art and furniture for the first time. But all who enter the Workshop enter a space charged with purpose.
As Alison Castle affirms, “Our goal is to inspire trailblazers – people who try not to see any boundaries to their creativity.” In that spirit, the Wendell Castle Workshop preserves a legacy and invites others to shape their own.
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Sunday Worship 10:00am (July & August - 9:00am)
Children’s Sunday School during Worship (Sept.-May).
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Special thanks to the Volunteers of Avon Fire Department for the quick response and willingness to pump water out of our basement during the flash floods. Your help was greatly appreciated.
- Joe Montesano & Justin Kraft
Grateful
Recently, I received two blood transfusions provided by the American Red Cross. As a retired Red Cross Apheresis nurse, I was so proud and grateful for the compassionate two people who took time out of their day to donate this precious liquid gold. Until the need is there, we don’t often think about donating. Please, if you can, call the Red Cross and ask if you are eligible to give this great gift.
Co liment Made My Day
To the (much) younger man who complimented me today at Walmart, telling me I’m beautiful, you absolutely made my day! I don’t often receive those kinds of compliments, aside from my husband, which is why I awkwardly mumbled a thank you and hurried away, lol, but your words were very sweet. Somebody raised you well.
Cigare e Bu s
It’s always so sad to see people just throwing their cigarette butts down on the ground, especially if there’s somewhere to dispose of them close by. It makes the surrounding property look terrible and unkept. You would think people in their area of where they live would want to keep it clean. Perhaps you live like that, but others don’t want to, they choose clean areas.
Travelers on [local road], PLEASE obey the 35mph speed limit. This is the worst year ever with very few vehicles going the correct speed. It’s a nice neighborhood where people walk little ones in strollers and with their dogs. They should be able to do this safely and there are no sidewalks so they are on the roadside. Thank you to those who drive the posted speed limit.
Grocery Carts
Stop being lazy! Return your grocery cart to the store or those cart stalls. We sat there watching a lady put her groceries in her car. We bet she was going to leave it. She sure did. Having kids is no excuse either. If you can walk to get a cart, you can return it and walk back. Just laziness!
55+ active
SENIORS AND EXERCISE: TIPS TO AVOID INJURIES, GET HEALTHY
Start slowly. Seniors who have not been physically active for some time should take a gradual approach to exercise. Instead of heading right for the treadmill, exercise bike or elliptical machine, start walking every day. When it rains, find a treadmill you can walk on. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends seniors begin by determining how many steps they can take in a day and then gradually working toward 10,000 to 15,000 steps per day. Utilize step counting apps on your smartphone to track your progress. Apply the same slow approach to strength training exercises, lifting only very light weights at first before gradually increasing weight as your body acclimates to the exercises.
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SENIOR NEWS LINE
By Matilda Charles
Planning for aging in place
Are you in your last home and plan to age in place where you are? Or is there at least one more abode in your future?
A recent study concluded that 84% of seniors plan to stay in their home for the rest of their lives. Planning (and hoping) doesn’t make it definite, of course. Of those who plan to stay, only a quarter have moved to a place that’s actually age-friendly, and a third of respondents have made age-related modifications to their home. Over a third say they’ll need to make modifications and that cost would be a barrier to making it happen.
And what is it people are doing to turn their homes into places where they can stay as they age? First-floor bedrooms are high on the list, allowing seniors to avoid stairs. Ramps at the outside door are another way to avoid stairs. Grab bars in showers, as well as walkin showers, are also high on the list, as well as improved lighting, non-slip flooring and doorways wide enough for wheelchairs. Those who don’t have those things in their homes want them, of course.
The physical home and any needed modifications are not the only considerations about whether seniors can age in place where they are. The community itself is important, with opportunities for new connections and maintaining the ones they already have, resources for support services they might need in the future, transportation to stores and doctors and easy access to family and friends.
If you want to start planning for your own aging in place, there are many resources for assistance, such as AARP’s checklist (www.aarp.org/home-living/aging-in-place-checklist). The key is to begin early in making your home safe and comfortable for the future, especially if finances are going to be a consideration for large remodeling projects.
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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
Many farmers’ markets offer foods that are organically grown and are produced without GMOs. Farmers’ market retailers also tend to give firsthand accounts of where their foods come from and how they are grown or raised.
A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken. ~James Dent
The luxury of all summer’s sweet sensationistobefoundwhenone liesatlengthinthewarm,fragrant grass, soaked with sunshine, aware of regions of blossoming clover and of a high heaven filled with the hum of innumerous bees. ~Harriet E. Prescott, The Atlantic Monthly, August 1865
The Storage Mall - Brooks Avenue 1214 Brooks Ave., Rochester, NY 14624
intends to hold a sale of the property stored in the below listed Storage Spaces. The public sale shall occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions.com on 7/22/2025 at 10 AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials.
Laurie Connor -Williams unit #159; Fiona C Laclair unit #228; Lavar David Willis unit #232; Emmanuel Ballard unit #243
This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See manager for details.
summer, the song sings itself. ~William Carlos Williams
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. May, June and July consistently rank among the most popular months to get married. These months typically provide pleasant weather, and if it does rain, it’s often in the form of a brief thunderstorm.
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• POSTAGE STAMPS: Two President Ford (1961) and President Kennedy. Honeoye. 585-229-2186
• STYROFOAM PIECES: 1” thick.Various sizes. 10” square to larger. Clean. Must take all. Avon. 585-226-3073
• Approximately 100’x36” black CONTRACTOR SILT FENCE. Penfield.Text 585-746-1798
• Many good TIRES, sizes from 14“ TO 17“ (Some like New !) Henrietta. 585-272-7830
• Foreman Electric INDOOR/OUTDOOR GRILL on a pedestal. Never used. Comes off pedestal to bring inside.With manual and cover. jclare01@rochester.rr.com
• Sharp Room AIR CONDITIONER in working condition. Instruction booklet and remote. Pick up in Honeoye. mel5450@hotmail.com
• Large mauve, vinyl ELECTRIC RECLINING CHAIR. Paid $600 in 2018. Has some wear on vinyl. Near Wadsworth Grill 585-245-8234
• TIGER LILIES & ROSE OF SHARON. 315-584-3626
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 14 small JAM JARS with lids (mostly Bonne Maman). Ionia. 595-624-7998
• PACK-N-PLAY or small PLAYPEN in good condition. 585-392-0099
• Any broken/not running DEHUMIDIFIERS, looking for parts units. 585-370-0613
• Grass and weed STRING TRIMMER. Handheld electric or battery. 585-503-7938.
• Looking for a working ELECTRIC WASHER AND DRYER. 585-704-1624
• SCREEN DOOR for 35”x80” door. 585-554-6747
• ATV or DIRT BIKE. Gas powered, running or not. Call or text Matt at 315-576-1278
• 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
Dollie and Arthur
ese two play together like best friends. Arthur acts like he’s part dog. ey keep me company and help to make my life fun and enjoyable!
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CANAL WALKS WITH CANINES
The Erie Canalway Trail is a favorite among dog walkers from Brockport to Albion, and for good reason! With long, flat paths and scenic views, it’s the perfect weekend outing. Just remember: even in rural stretches, leash laws apply. And always bring bags, this trail is a shared gem!
Catsarecovetedforavarietyofreasons,includingtheirregalcountenance and graceful movements. Many people are surprised to learn that cats boast several characteristics that make them wonderful pets.
Send us a photo! and a brief write-up of your pet and we’ll feature it!
Submit at: gvpennysaver.com under Share With Us or mail to: P.O. Box 340, Avon, NY 14414. Pets will be published at discretion of GVPS.
By Sam Mazotta
On road trips, pet safety, comfort are premiums
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My girlfriend and I are traveling across the country to a relative’s wedding in about six weeks. We decided to make it a road trip so that we can bring along our two small dogs, “Jeannie” and “Peppy.” Jeannie loves traveling by car, but Peppy gets anxious even on short trips. What’s your advice for keeping him calm? Will hotels allow the dogs in? -- Carol and Ginny in Philadelphia
DEAR CAROL & GINNY: A road trip with a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. But planning ahead of time for your dog’s comfort and safety is really important.
Collaborate with the veterinarian as you prepare -- they can recommend specific training, calm-down techniques and prescribe antianxiety medication as well.
Desensitization and counterconditioning may help. It takes consistent daily training, and could take longer than you have before the upcoming trip. Start outside the car with Peppy on a leash. The moment he shows stressed behaviors (yawning, lip licking, barking, pulling away) pause or back away until he relaxes again. Then, using lots of praise, move toward the car. Ideally, you’ll get closer each session until you finally climb into the back seat with Peppy and sit together for a short period. Here’s a link with more details on this training method: www.preventivevet.com/dogs/preventing-travelanxiety-and-carsickness-in-dogs
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WHAT SMALL BUSINESSES CAN DO TO ENGAGE THEIR COMMUNITIES
Sponsor a local youth sports team: Youth sports team sponsorships are a relatively inexpensive way to create brand awareness. The National Alliance for Youth Sports, Inc., reports that sponsorship costs vary from organization to organization, though they may cost as little as $100 to around $5,000 for the season. In return for that investment, businesses gain exposure to athletes, athletes’ families and friends, volunteers, and countless others who may see players in uniform on game day. When compared to the cost of advertising online, on television or on the radio, youth sports sponsorship provides a great return on investment.
Prayer is a highly personal thing, since we all discuss our affairs with our own version of a Supreme being in our own way. Everyone prays..... especially at times of extreme stress. Just as “there are no atheists in foxholes” so, too, there is no one who doesn’t turn to his God for help when he knows his own resources are not adequate for the need at hand.
People in dire straits are the ones who are most apt to pray “heartily.” And, in telling God about our problems, we are very apt to gain new perspective..... perhaps even discover solutions for ourselves. In fact, this could be God’s answer to our prayer.
Families of all faiths and creeds can be certain of perfectly appropriate services when they put their trust in us.
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BARN LABORER:
Experience handling all types of livestock required, cleaning barns, some maintenance of barns / equipment. Must be able to work Monday, Tuesday, ursday, and Friday. Occasional Saturday hours may be required. Must be reliable and have dependable transportation. Hourly wage $15.50 - $16.50 depending on experience. If interested, contact HR@empirelivestock.com or call 570-215-3353 for an application OR call Tony Perry, Market Operations for more details at 585-483-1687
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HOW WOMEN CAN KEEP THEIR CAREERS GOING FORWARD
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e Byron-Bergen Central School District is seeking a motivated team member and invites you to apply for an anticipated Civil Service position titled:
SPECIAL PATROL OFFICER: Byron-Bergen Central School District is seeking a dedicated Special Patrol Officer (SPO) to serve as a second School Resource Officer (SRO) within the district. is position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, supportive school environment by working closely with students, staff, and local law enforcement. e SPO role may be a 10- or 12-month position and includes paid holidays, New York State Retirement benefits, and potential eligibility for health insurance. Minimum qualifications as determined by the Genesee County Civil Service and include being a retired member of a police or Sheriff ’s department or of a division of state police, or retired former corrections, parole, or probation officer. Pay is commensurate with experience. Anticipated start date is September 2, 2025.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 19, 2025 (received by 2pm)
TO APPLY: Send completed Genesee County Civil Service Application (https://www.geneseeny.gov/files/sharedassets/ county/v/4/human-resources/civil-service-application.pdf), resume, and any other pertinent information to:
Rachel Stevens
Small contractor has immediate openings for Full-Time
Commercial/Industrial Journeyman
Electrician & Apprentices
Journeyman: Minimum 5 years’ experience. Must have general knowledge of the current NEC and be capable of working independently. Candidate must be able to manage job sites and apprentices. Starting pay $40/hr. Company tools and daily truck provided. Apprentices: company tools and job training provided. Starting pay $18-$25/hr. Email resumes only to: Ableelec96@gmail.com No phone calls please.
Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent
Byron-Bergen Central School 6917 West Bergen Road Bergen, NY 14416-9747
FOR APPLICATION/MORE INFORMATION: Web: www.bbschools.org
e-mail: rstevens@bbschools.org
Phone: (585) 494-1220, Ext. 2329
e Byron-Bergen Central School District, located 20 minutes from Rochester and 40 minutes from Buffalo, combines the best of rural, village, and suburban living, in a school/community committed to helping children learn and grow.
Byron-Bergen Central School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, origin, race or sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates.
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The Pavilion Central School District Has Two Part-Time Openings In Our Food Service Department
Cafeteria Monitor • MS/HS building 10:00am-12:30pm
Cafeteria Monitor • Elementary building 10:00am-1:00pm
Job Description:
• Monitor student behavior by:
- Ensuring students wait in line in an orderly fashion
- Ensuring students pick up their trash and deposit into trash cans
- Ensuring students leave the cafeteria in an orderly fashion
• Clean tables, chairs, floors and lunch trays
• Other similar duties as assigned
Rate of pay: Minimum wage, currently $15.50 per hour, will increase to $16.00 per hour on January 1, 2026.
Application Procedures: Complete a Genesee County Civil Service application and return to Mary Jo Pahl via email to mjpahl@pavilioncsd.org or return via US Mail to: Pavilion Central School District, Attn: Mary Jo Pahl, 7014 Big Tree Road, Pavilion, NY 14525
Pavilion Central School District
7014 Big Tree Rd, Pavilion, NY 14525
e Pavilion Central School District is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team to contribute to the success of our students and the district as a whole.
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HasGo Power Equipment Sales, located in LeRoy, NY, is seeking a driven and knowledgeable Full-Time Inside Sales Representative to join our team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Handle customer inquiries via phone & email regarding electrical products, pricing, availability, and technical specifications.
• Generate quotes, process orders, and coordinate with purchasing and logistics to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Work closely with & support field sales, manufacturers, and supply chain teams to ensure high-quality service and product availability.
• Track all customer interactions, sales activities, and follow-ups.
• Achieve individual and team sales targets and contribute to overall revenue growth.
Qualifications:
• Associate or bachelor’s degree or previous customer service experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/CRM so ware and Microso Office (especially Excel and Outlook).
Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Health Care
• Company Retirement Plan
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Email Resume to John at johnm@hasgopower.com
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