Instead of giving away unwanted items that have gathered dust around the house, many people turn to garage and yard sales to transform their clutter into some extra money. Yard sales may not be a “get rich quick” scheme, but they present an environmentally friendly way to clean up a home. What’s more, they can be an ideal way to connect with neighbors and meet new people. Any money earned is an added bonus.
Statistics collecting resource Statistics Brain says that roughly 165,000 yard/garage sales take place in the United States each week. Nearly 700,000 people purchase something at those sales, leading to millions of dollars exchanging hands.
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First-EverGeneseo Vintage Flea Market
Sat., August 23 • 9AM-3PM. Rain or shine. at The 3 Bricks Collective 4550-4570 Millennium Drive
(On the grounds of the historic Livingston County Poorhouse) Upcycled furniture, housewares, clothing, houseplants, flowers, jewelry and unique arts and crafts from local makers and growers.
If you’re looking to furnish a college dorm or apartment or are just looking for a great thrifting experience – this is the place to be!
1. U.S. STATES: Which state is home to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
3. TELEVISION: Ron Swanson is a character on which sitcom?
4. MOVIES: Who is the villain in the animated film “The Little Mermaid”?
5. SCIENCE: What part of the cell contains genetic material?
6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president established the Peace Corps?
7. HISTORY: Which country is home to Botany Bay, an early British colony?
8. MATH: Who is known as the father of geometry?
9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: When did the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open?
HUGE DOWN SIZING SALE
Bob and LaNora Thompson August 15th-17th • 9am-4pm 7591 Alleghany Rd.
(Corner Rt. 77 and Ledge Rd) Basom Collections; 50+ Longaberger Baskets and pottery, porcelain dolls, bears, and pink depression, Pfaltzgraff dishes, china, furniture, household, holiday decorations, oriental rug, keyboards, clothing, etc. Pictures on FB during week of sale. Please no early birds. After 50 plus years of saving we have down sized from 4,000 sq. ft. to 2,000 sq. ft. and it doesn’t fit!
10. MYTHOLOGY: What animal did Zeus turn into to kidnap Europa?
4. Ursula. 5. Nucleus. 6. John F. Kennedy. 7. Australia. 8. Euclid. 9. 1940.
10. Bull.
Soundproof Your Home
What’s the first step in sound proofing your home? Finding which rooms have the least amount of sound resistance. To do this, make sure everyone is out of the house, unplug all electronics and close all doors and windows. Take a quick walk through your house and pause for a few moments in each room to evaluate which ones are the noisiest. Now consider if you’re installing a media room or teenage recreational room where volumes will be blasting on TV’s and stereos. With this information, you should have a good idea of where you need to soundproof and create barriers against noise. Here are some tips to help you achieve the optimal result of peace and quiet:
• Plant trees and hedges along the exterior of your home, perhaps along a fence. Not only do trees and hedges help with the environment and provide a good amount of privacy, they also slow down the travel of noise from the neighborhood into your home.
• Insulate your walls and ceilings. Better insulation in your interiors and exteriors won’t just drive away excess noise, it will also reduce your heating and cooling bills during the hot and cold months.
• Seal up all cracks and holes around windows and doors, and add double glazed windows to your current glass panes.
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(Family Features) Here are three things you can do to help protect your mobile devices and your identity:
Password protect your device. A recent study by Javelin Strategy and Research found that even though many smartphones are being used to handle sensitive financial information, only 33 percent of smartphone owners password-protect their devices. If your phone falls into the wrong hands, you could make it very easy for someone to access your personal information and steal your identity.
Review your social network privacy settings. It’s not just advertisers taking advantage of the personal information you include on your social network sites. As the use of social networking continues to increase, it’s expected that the use of malware will rise, too. Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to steal information and money. So you need to review your privacy settings frequently, be careful of what apps you install, and never “friend” someone you don’t know.
Consider getting extra protection. There are a growing number of tools available to help you monitor and protect your identity as well as restore your name and credit, should your identity get stolen. For example, Mobile Rhino is a specialty insurance program that not only insures your device, but also offers an Identity Monitoring Service that alerts you of any changes that could indicate someone else is using your information.
By Lucie Winborne
* Prior to becoming America’s 38th president, Gerald Ford had a side gig as a model. In 1942, shortly after joining the Navy, he landed an uncredited spot on the cover of Cosmopolitan in his uniform.
* Scotland has 421 words for snow.
* Tickling has been divided into two types. Knismesis refers to “light featherlike” tickling, and gargalesis refers to “harder laughter-inducing” tickling.
Enjoy all nature has to offer during Great Outdoors Month and beyond with these helpful camping tips!
Top 12 Essentials Camping Checklist
√ Tent
√ Sleeping Bag
√ Pillow
√ Water
√ Soap
√ Fire Starter
√ First-Aid Kit
√ Multi-Use Tool or Pocket Knife
√ Flashlight or Head Lamp
√ Toilet Paper
√ Quick-Dry Towel
√ Garbage Bag
Six-Pack of Fun Camping Activities for Families
1. Make s’mores.
2. Write an original campfire song.
3. Use sleeping bags to run a “potato sack” race.
4. Go on a nature scavenger hunt.
5. Create a BINGO board using items in nature.
6. Play a game of flashlight tag.
Campfire Safety
87% of wildfires were caused by humans in 2019, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. You can help prevent wildfires while camping by following these safety tips from the USDA Forest Service:
DO
• Make sure your campfire is a safe distance from tents or anything that could burn.
• Create a ring around the campfire using rocks, and make sure the area surrounding the ring is cleared of leaves and debris.
• Keep pets, kids and playing a safe distance from the campfire.
• Allow the campfire to burn out into ashes whenever possible.
• Use water to drown campfire ashes, then stir and add more water until the ashes are cold.
DON’T
• Don’t start a campfire if conditions are windy.
• Don’t bury warm coals or ashes in a campfire pit.
• Don’t use flammable liquids to start a campfire.
• Don’t burn glass, cans, plastic or garbage.
• Don’t leave a burning campfire or warm ashes unattended.
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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
rays penetrate more deeply into the skin and can cause it to prematurely age.
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.
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19-Aug: “Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror” (Docuseries)
20-Aug: “The Map That Leads to You” (PG-13)
20-Aug: “The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox” (Limited Series)
21-Aug: “Hostage” (Limited Series)
21-Aug: “Peacemaker” (Season 2)
22-Aug: “Night of the Zoopocalypse” (PG)
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SENIOR NEWS LINE
By Matilda Charles
Doing the right thing
How many of us are continuing to do things we feel we should, even if we don’t want to?
A neighbor bemoaned the fact that her husband had signed them up for yet another line dancing class at the senior center. “And I don’t want to go,” she said. “I’m tired of learning new dances. I’d like to just enjoy the ones I already know.”
Like many of the people at the senior center, my neighbor and her husband were generally signed up for one or more classes being offered. And to the staff’s credit, there is a wide variety of classes to choose from on a rotating basis. We have tech classes, language classes, seated yoga, drawing and painting, Cooking for One, writing your memoir ... and another line dance class. We’ve been through several and now there’s apparently one called Cowboy Hustle.
And my neighbor didn’t want to learn it.
Curiosity got the better of me, and one recent day at the senior center I asked the group waiting for a class what they keep doing just because it’s the right thing to do. There was a variety of replies:
-- Attempting to walk thousands of steps per day.
-- Walking the neighbor’s dog so she doesn’t have to give it up.
-- Counting calories.
-- Sewing clothes for the grandchildren.
-- Eating vegetables every day.
-- Taking the mother-in-law out to lunch every Friday.
I saw my “no more line dancing” neighbor again. Maybe he just wants to keep both of you active and healthy, I suggested. And maybe he enjoys doing things with you, I added. She smiled and nodded, acknowledging that her husband was actually a good guy. And I knew that she’d be there learning the Cowboy Hustle alongside her good guy husband.
How about you? What do you keep doing just because it’s the right thing to do?
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This is Cosmo.
He’s a super friendly 10-month old Great Dane Cane Corso mix.
HOUSEBREAKING PUPPIES
How often a puppy will need to defecate depends on the food being fed and when meals are offered. The American Kennel Club says that most puppies will need to poop shortly after a meal, anywhere from 15 minutes to a few hours.
Puppies typically can hold urine a little longer overnight, but probably won’t be able to go the entire night without a potty break. Many pups can last around six hours from the last time they’ve gone out. An early-morning bathroom break will be needed, or consider penning the dog with puppy pads to catch the mess until the dog gains greater control over its bladder.
By Sam Mazotta
Is crate training working for this hyper puppy?
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My best friend adopted a puppy a few months ago. Training seems to be going well: “Freya” gets regular walks, and she heels pretty well and responds when called. However, my friend uses a kennel crate, and whenever Freya acts up (which is pretty normal for puppies, right?) she puts her into the crate. I don’t think crates should be used as punishment. What’s your advice?
-- Glen in Marietta, Georgia
DEAR GLEN: While you’re correct that a crate shouldn’t be used as punishment, crate training a puppy can get complicated sometimes. Those little guys are wriggly, fast and always a bit hyper. The line between “calm and relaxed” and “zooming around your ankles” is paper-thin. Before giving your friend advice about how to crate her dog, ask a tactful question or two. Like, “How do you know when it’s time for Freya to go into her crate?” or, “Freya is so good at going into the crate on command. How did you accomplish that?” Owners are often willing to reply in detail about their training method, especially when it’s working well.
Signs that it’s not going well are when both owner and pet seem stressed near the crate; when the dog is deeply reluctant to enter the crate, or even fearful. If the owner is yelling or yanking the dog’s leash or collar, that’s not a good sign; there’s a bigger issue than the crate happening. Ideally, both owner and dog should be relaxed, calm and happy around the crate. That’s a huge help in crate training, because Freya will associate the crate with those emotions (and treats). You could point your friend to the AKC’s page on crate training: www.akc.org/expert-advice/ training/how-to-crate-train-your-dog-in-9-easy-steps.
What is heat stroke? Dogs suffer from heat stroke when their body temperatures exceed 104 F and the built-in mechanisms they rely on to cool themselves - including panting - cease to function properly. But any temperature 103 F or above is considered abnormal. According to PetMD, heat stroke is a form of non-fever hyperthermia that can lead to multiple organ dysfunction.
hometown events
There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
Byron Bergen Public Library
13 S. Lake St., Bergen • (585) 494-1120
Byron-BergenPublicLibrary.org
Tu-Th 10-1 & 2-7; F 10-6; Sa 10-1
Caledonia Library
3108 Main Street, Caledonia caledonialibrary.org • (585) 538-4512
Tu & F 10-5; W & Th 2-7; Sa 10-Noon
Chili Public Library
3237 Chili Avenue, Rochester chililibrary.org • (585) 889-2200
As summer vacation winds down, thoughts turn from jaunts to the beach to readying for a new school year. To-do lists include many of the typical tasks that precede going back to the classroom, including shopping for new clothes, purchasing school supplies and finishing summer reading assignments.
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Guidelines for Hometown Events
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The U.S. Small Business Administration notes that small businesses make up 99.7 percent of all employers in the United States. Percentages are similar in Canada, where BDC, a bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs, notes that 99.8 percent of businesses employ fewer than 499 workers.
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Preowned Items Can Be Good For The Environment
Arrange private swaps: Many people find it advantageous to host their own swaps of clothing and other items among friends or neighbors. Parents of school-aged children find that sharing clothing helps them to save a good deal of money. Sporting equipment or bicycles the kids may have outgrown can be shared with parents of younger children.
When proposing a swap with fellow parents, inquire as to whether anyone has items that they no longer need or could be seeking things that you have. Parents may be anxious to rid themselves of items or take items off your hands.
Honoring Veterans One Mission at a Time
“I’ve had family members come up and say, ‘I’ve always been close to my mom or dad, but this trip has taken it to a new place.’”
KIM GOULD
When Honor Flight Rochester Mission 89 took off in early June, veterans boarding the flight were in for a surprise when they saw Freedom One sitting on the tarmac. Southwest Airlines’ Boeing 737-800 featuring the 50 stars and 13 stripes of the American flag hosted more than 60 veterans on a mission to visit the war memorials in Washington, D.C.
While the veterans of Honor Flight always fly Southwest, this was the first time the airline brought Freedom One. Launched in 2008, Honor Flight Rochester is the area’s local hub for the Honor Flight Network, a national nonprofit organization operating since 2005.
According to Kim Gould, incoming president and co-founder of Honor Flight Rochester, a 2008 article in the Democrat and Chronicle looking for volunteers to start a hub in the area prompted Kim and her husband, Jeff, to get involved. “My husband looked at me and said, ‘We should do it in honor of our fathers,’ who were both World War II veterans,” she says. Donations funded the first flight, which took off in October 2008 with ten veterans aboard. e mission? To get every veteran to see the memorials in D.C. at no cost to them. Since then, they’ve flown more than 4,000 veterans. Rich Stewart, outgoing Honor Flight Rochester President, says, “ ere’s a magnetism about Honor Flight. It caught fire very early.”
To go on a mission, veterans can apply through the website. According to Stewart, outgoing vets are given preference based on “earliest eras first, postmarked within the era, catastrophic health issue in any era.” e organization typically runs six flights from April to June and another three in September and October.
AlthoughBuffalotrieditout,RochesteriscurrentlytheonlyHonor Flight hub east of the Mississippi that stays overnight. Gould says that much of the “magic of the trip” happens in the evening.
When an Honor Flight sets off, the veterans, each accompanied by a companion, a “guardian,” arrive at 4 a.m. A er they check in, they enjoy breakfast and then it’s time to fly. A er they land in Baltimore-Washington International Airport, a veteran motorcycle group called the BWI Brownies escorts the group to their first memorial visit of the day.
STEWART AND GOULD
THE FREEDOM ONE
While there’s no specific order, veterans are driven by bus to a variety of memorials, including the World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans War Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Air Force Memorial, U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery where they visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Back at the hotel, they enjoy a sitdown dinner, where they’re honored with a ceremony. en, the mic opens up for anyone who wants to share.
Gould says a er dinner is “the magic time,” full of bonding and camaraderie. During this time, many veterans really open up about their experiences, even for the first time ever. Gould says, “I’ve had family members come up and say, ‘I’ve always been close to my mom or dad, but this trip has taken it to a new place.’ It opens the door for people who have had a hard time sharing.”
It’s also not unusual for veterans who served together and haven’t seen each other in years to run into each other on an Honor Flight, or people who went to grade school together and haven’t seen each other since to recognize one another.
A er breakfast the next day, they’re back on their way to the airport for the return trip. But the journey doesn’t end there. Back in Rochester, they’re greeted by a welcoming line as they disembark. With family, kids, VFW members, active military, the Honor Flight
Dolls, bands playing, and more, the appreciation for their service is palpable.
Once the veterans, guardians, and crew make their way to the International Room, entertainment begins, with speakers, singers, and the color guard.
Aside from the camaraderie the veteransmayfindonthetrip,Stewart also says the program is a thank you, which, for some such as the Vietnam veterans, is long overdue, as he says, “What they experienced when they came back was beyond the dark side.”
As of July 1, Stewart will step down a er roughly twelve years as president, and Gould will take the reins. Of course, as a co-founder, Gould already has the experience and expertise to oversee Honor Flight Rochester, but her decision to step up is more personal: Gould and Jeff helped found the hub because they wanted to honor their fathers. Now, Gould wants to carry on the work they felt so strongly about, saying, “I lost [my father] unexpectedly and tragically, and it’s important to carry on the dream we set out together.”
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Shop for groceries in a foreign language. When grocery shopping with children in tow, parents can point to foods around the store and ask kids to say each item in the foreign language they’re learning. Make a list before going to the store and reward kids who name all of the items on the list with a special treat at checkout.
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Beginner
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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Understanding What Hyperbaric Oxygen Can Do for Hearing Loss
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was just diagnosed with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. They gave me a steroid injection into the ear and more steroids by mouth, but they say it’s up to me whether I want to try hyperbaric oxygen.
Do you have any opinion on it? How does breathing pure oxygen at 2 atmospheres help anything? Is there some underlying theory to explain why people do this? It seems to me all this accomplishes is that it raises my blood oxygen level from 97% to 100%. How can this help anything? -- D.J.L.
Q. A.
ANSWER: Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is an uncommon condition. It can often be misdiagnosed, and since some people get better on their own, it is sometimes never diagnosed at all.
I suspect there isn’t one single cause in all cases as several causes have been proposed, including infections (especially viral), medications and recreational drugs, brain tumors, autoimmune diseases, head trauma, and associations with other diseases. But most cases have no clear underlying cause.
In addition to a careful exam, hearing tests and an MRI of the brain are generally recommended. Early treatment with steroids (either by injection, orally, or both) has been shown to enhance recovery.
In people with more severe hearing loss, hyperbaric oxygen has been shown to improve outcomes compared to steroids alone. It is thought that the high amount of oxygen delivered via the hyperbaric chamber may be able to deliver oxygen to areas of the cochlea that were damaged, but the mechanism of action isn’t completely clear.
The benefit of hyperbaric oxygen isn’t that it gets your red blood cells more oxygenated. You can’t do better than 100%, and 97% is very close to 100%. With hyperbaric oxygen, the fluid of the blood itself carries much more oxygen, which is then dissolved in the plasma -not in the red blood cells. The oxygen in the fluid is 60 times higher with 3 atmospheres of oxygen compared to room air,which is enough to deliver oxygen to your tissues without red blood cells.
Carefully done, the risks of hyperbaric oxygen are small. The high pressure can cause pain and pressure in the ear and sinuses, which can be relieved by equalizing pressure through maneuvers that open the Eustachian tube (such as yawning or swallowing).
While I understand why physicians want to get your opinion on your treatment, it doesn’t sound like they gave you enough information to make an informed choice. In my opinion, they should have gone over the risks and benefits, then given you a clear recommendation.
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KEEPING IT LOCAL, TOGETHER.
Dear Readers,
Lately, it feels like the world is moving faster than ever — with constant talk about technology, artificial intelligence, and big changes coming our way. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by it all.
We want to give you a break from all the noise when you read the Penny Saver. We want to continue to curate a product that you feel good about reading, where you can learn about what’s happening with your neighbors and feel proud about living in our beautiful region. e Penny Saver has been many things to many people but the one constant for the publication has been a focus on “local”. To that end, we want to expand all that we share with you to make this the best and most useful publication. So what does this mean?
e bottom line is we want to create and share more local content. at might include stories about high school athletes, highlights of local trails and other natural gems to visit, homesteading tips, reviews of new books coming out from local authors, shared local poetry, new playground reviews, and even local generational recipe sharing! ese are just a taste of what we want to build. However, our focus will not be on hard news. Politics and police blotters have never been our specialty, and we want to leave that type of reporting to the folks in the news that do that best.
ere is a reality to these ambitions. Costs continue to rise, especially for postage and revenue is unpredictable due to an ever-changing advertising landscape. We’ve worked hard since the pandemic to lower our costs and provide the same great service to you, but adding content to better serve readers requires more resources.
Here’s what we’re asking. If every home that receives the Penny Saver gave $5 we would be able to fund all of this local content and more. Our goal is to keep the Penny Saver a free publication and available to as many readers in the community as possible. What we are seeking is an investment from you in the product you love to make it even better.
It’s said in our industry that the health of a local publication is a direct reflection of the community it serves. Our commitment to local goes beyond our content. Our paper is printed right in Avon, NY by employees, managers, and owners that live here in Western New York. We hope to remain strong for many years to come and even foster the next generation of readers who share the love of “local”.
We’ve included a form below and we so appreciate your attention and support of the Penny Saver’s future.
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• One TWIN BED. Clifton Springs. 270-300-6175
• CAT FOOD – Purina wet and dry food. Small carrier and bed. Text only. LeRoy. 585-297-6106
• Dark brown SOFA BED/COUCH in good condition. Pick up Webster. csbtrfly@gmail.com
• “Sasheen” BOW MAKING RIBBON - 16 big rolls, various solid colors & widths (1/2” to 1-1/8” wide). Take all. Penfield. penfieldmurphys@yahoo.com
• Two PORTABLE BASKETBALL HOOPS. Good condition. Pick up Oakfield-Elba area. clkendall57@yahoo.com or Text Only 585-202-4872
• WORLD MAGAZINES, Commemorative Edition FRONTIER FIELD, COURIER JOURNAL, BUFFALO NEWS MAGAZINE and a variety of clippings and journals. Fairport. 585-3880318
• Four packages of GOLD LEAF with instructions. Fairport. 585-388-0318
• SINGER SEWING MACHINE #44522 machine in table cabinet with drawers. Pick up Fairport. 585-385-3776
• PACKING MATERIALS. Styrofoam packing peanuts and other types. Bring something to put in as I need my containers. East Rochester. 585-722-8211
• VINTAGE TYPEWRITER SUPPLIES (circa 1970s): new IBM text ball, typewriter cleaner, ribbons, ink eraser, typing & carbon papers, brushes, etc. Penfield. penfieldmurphys@yahoo.com
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I’m a 94-year-old and I use a cane until I get a cart. I do a lot of shopping at the Family Dollar in Caledonia. The manager there is great, and so are the people. They hold the door, get a cart, or help put things in my car. You are all wonderful! Thanks.
Richard
Where’s e Beef?
Thank you, Farm Workers of America, documented and undocumented. Growing up on a farm I picked fields of stone and harvested vegetables. It’s hard work and the sun can be relentless. That work doesn’t even compare to the acres of vegetables I see as I drive to work in my air-conditioned car. How many of you have ever slaughtered and butchered an animal? It’s not a pleasant job but someone needs to do this work if you want to eat. We owe these people who provide for our sustenance our gratitude. They work grueling hours and many live in fear because they desire a better life for themselves and their families. If you think anyone can do this work think again or try it for a day, especially one of our 90-degree weather days. I guarantee that you will feel differently about these wonderful people and the price of beef may seem like a small price to pay. If you are inclined to say Grace for the food that you eat that should include a thank you as well as a request to protect those who do the bulk of the providing.
I do! Today I tried to cancel my trash and recycling service to sign on with another company who offers tote valet service. I am a senior and struggle to get the totes to the curb. It took an hour or more to “get help,” but I am still uncertain that anything was done. I tried various phone numbers only to be put on hold in eternity. I also tried to be savvy by doing it online, but to no avail. There was no option for cancelling service. I had much to do today but had to “productively” spend my time waiting. I even did a “live chat” but nothing was accomplished. If this is the ongoing future of customer service in the USA, nothing will get done and we will wither and die as a nation and we will have no need for the BBB because there will be no business! God help us all!
Killing Hawks
My Vent is about using poison baits to kill rodents. Recently a young hawk, that made its summer home in our neighborhood, was sickened and died after eating a poisoned rodent. Yes, rodents cause many problems for people and poison-based products offer what initially seems like a simple and inexpensive pest-control option. Unfortunately, they also have unintended consequences. In addition to this Vent, I also need to include a Brighter Side for my neighbors, and the DEC officer, and the Wildlife Rehabilitator who were all instrumental in trying to save this beautiful raptor.
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Margaret Cousins
Brockport Central School District
polltime
The Perseids meteor shower, which peaks in mid-August is considered the best of the year, with long ‘wakes’ of light and color trailing them as they streak through the Earth’s atmosphere. How do you like to experience the Perseids meteor shower?
- Lying on a blanket in the backyard
- Heading out to a dark-sky park
- Watching a live stream online
- With friends or family
- Alone and in silence
- I’ve never watched it — but I want to!
Poll ends 08-19-2025
Poll ended 08-12-2025
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?
77.8% Yes
22.2% No
There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart. ~Celia Thaxter
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Brighton Central Schools is now hiring: School Nurse
(Primary School, Grades K-2)
Full-time, 32.5 hours per week. Follows the school calendar. Includes health, dental, retirement and holiday pay. $29.00 per hour.
Full-time, 32.5-37.5 hours per week. Follows the school calendar. Includes health, dental, retirement and holiday pay. $17.75 per hour.
Lunch Monitor
(Elementary School, Grades 3-5)
Part-time, 15 hours per week. Follows the school calendar. $17.45 per hour.
Security Guards (Grades 6-12)
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (A and B-shi s available). Follows the school calendar. Includes health, dental, retirement and holiday pay. $18.60-19.60 per hour depending on shi .
Food Service Helpers
Part-time and on-call substitute positions available. Follows the school calendar. $17.45 per hour
Visit our website at www.bcsd.org under Job Opportunities to apply and to view additional position details.
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Howhouseholdsearntheirincome haschangeddramaticallyoverthe last several decades. According to a Pew Research Centeral analysis of the Decennial Census andAmericanCommunitySurveys integrated Public Use Microdata Sample files, in 1960 only fathers worked in 70 percent of American households. That figure has dropped in each ensuing decade and by 2012 fathers were the sole earners in just 31 percent of American households. While one in four households in American were dual income households in 1960, by 2012 that figure had risen to 60 percent. While those figures represent dramatic changes, the number of households in which mothers are the sole earners has not changed all that much since 1960. In 1960, mothers were the sole earners in just 2 percent of American households. Fifty-two years later 6 percent of American households featured mothers as the sole earners.
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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:
SECRETARY (HELP Program): 12-month position, fulltime (40 hrs./week). Successful candidate must be a resident of Genesee County or one of Genesee County’s contiguous counties or have the ability to laterally transfer from a county outside of Genesee County. Looking for a self-starter who is people-oriented with strong verbal and written skills. Experience scheduling, computer skills, and good organization are a plus. Benefits include health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and participation in the NYS Employees Retirement System. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 20, 2025 (by 2pm)
ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP
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:
Paul Hazard
Jr./Sr. High School Principal
Byron-Bergen Central School District 6917 West Bergen Road Bergen, NY 14416
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.
HELP WANTED: Experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Pavilion, NY • George & Swede Sales & Service
George & Swede Sales & Service is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic with hands-on experience in diagnostics, electrical systems, welding, fabrication, and modern repair techniques.We value precision, safety, and a can-do attitude—and we support our team with industryleading benefits.
Responsibilities:
• Diagnose and repair a range of heavy equipment including loaders, excavators, and compactors
• Use advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical failures
Qualifications:
• Proven experience with heavy equipment repairs
• Ability to safely and efficiently diagnose and repair mechanical failures
• Strong knowledge of diagnostics and electrical systems
• Ability to weld and fabricate parts and assemblies
Benefits:
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Profit Sharing
• Health insurance coverage
• Health reimbursement account
• Conduct preventative maintenance and safety inspections
• Maintain accurate service records and collaborate effectively
• Valid New York State Driver’s License
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Provide and maintain own tools
• Willingness to attend manufacturerprovided service trainings
• CDL and/or certifications a plus
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to safety
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Discount
• Supportive and professional work environment
Apply today to join George & Swede—where your expertise is valued and your future is built to last. Qualified applicants may email their resume to gregn@georgeandswede.com or fax to 585-584-8853
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independent contractors to complete weekly delivery routes
We’re looking for responsible adults having their own transportation to deliver the Penny Saver on a weekly basis. We pride ourselves on over 75 years of exceptional service, therefore we’re looking for reliable, dependable people to deliver our paper.
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