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According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, with 51% of consumers planning to dress up in costume. If you dress up for Halloween, do you prefer:

- A classic costume, such as witch, ghost, skeleton

- A pop culture costume, representing a movie or TV character, superhero, celebrity

- A funny/punny costume, such as inside jokes, meme-inspired, or wordplay theme

- An animal or nature theme

- A costume of a mixture of multiple of the above

- Something else

Poll ends 10-21-2025

Poll ended 10-14-2025

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e Maple

By Cindy Evans

Out back, in the yard, stood a maple tree.

Each spring her buds gave us hope of life returning; Her branches were perfect for fledging baby bluebirds. Even a bald eagle once sat in her hair!

Each summer her graceful leaves gave us shade and precious oxygen and that lovely shushing sound. She was even trusted to hold our children in her arms swinging merrily.

Each autumn she became a glorious bouquet of color offered up to God. She even fed the woodpeckers as she was dying.

PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR BREAST CANCER

Decreasing the length of time a woman’s breast tissue is exposed to estrogen may help prevent breast cancer. Exposure to estrogen is reduced in the following ways:

• Early pregnancy: Estrogen levels are lower during pregnancy. Women who have a full-term pregnancy before age 20 have a lower risk of breast cancer than women who have not had children or who give birth to their first child after age 35.

• Breast-feeding: Estrogen levels may remain lower while a woman is breast-feeding. Women who breastfed have a lower risk of breast cancer than women who have had children but did not breastfeed.

Tonight, with the snow swirling outside, she warms our home in a final blessing.

How good God made the maple! I shall miss her.

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COMMON CONDITIONS THAT CAN AFFECT DOGS

Fleas: Fleas are parasitic blood-suckers that reside on the coats of pets. Scratching, hot spots, hair loss, and tapeworms (which are carried by fleas) can be symptomatic of flea infestation. Some people may notice actual fleas on their dogs, while others may identify the flea dirt against a dog’s skin. Flea prevention medicines and medicated shampoos can help keep fleas at bay.

Princess

Maltese, canine love of my life, always happy sweet face when mommy is talking to her, blessed my world for 17 years, will be loved in to perpetuity. “Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unopened.”

“Keep Smiling”

“Haven’t been to a dentist in a very long time! Never once felt any judgement. I met 5 different people that worked there and would recommend to anyone! The most happy, friendly, professional people I have ever met! Anyone out there that hates dentists or fears mouth pain, needs to call Dr. Garcia and his incredible staff!”

– Michael

By Sam Mazotta

Puppy training 103: Regression

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I adopted a beautiful black Lab. “Sadie” was 10 weeks old, well socialized to people and other dogs by the shelter staff, and started training beautifully. Now she is 7 months old, and some days it seems like she has forgotten all of her behavioral training. She won’t respond to commands, she pulls the leash and she jumps on people at the door. Why is she suddenly such a handful? -- Barry G. in Bellingham, Washington

DEAR BARRY: Congratulations! Your puppy is reaching the “rebellious teenager” phase of growth. This is a totally normal (if irritating) phase of a healthy,happy young dog,and it starts at about 7 to 10 months of age.

Much like human teenagers, puppies at this phase develop fun traits like selective hearing (they won’t always listen or respond when called), challenging authority and testing boundaries. Part of what’s happening is hormonal changes and growing pains, along with more familiarity with her environment and the routine you’ve set.These are important stages in Sadie’s development, so don’t get discouraged.You haven’t failed at training her.

During a regression (which can also happen in adult dogs), it’s important to focus on the basics of behavior training and maintain the routine you’ve established. If you walk Sadie each morning and practice “sit,” “lay down,” “heel” and “come” (recall from the end of the leash), don’t change.

It’s also important to manage your frustration. That can be hard when an adolescent dog is tangling the leash around your ankles! Breathe deeply, remind yourself that this, too, shall pass, and keep the leash short.

Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

HONOR BELOVED FAMILY MEMBER AT ANNUAL WALK TO END ALZHEIMERS

BY CATHY WILDE (BOLSTERED AND EDITED BY SUZIE WELLS)

Our family walks because we’ve lived the journey.

- MARY CASEY

More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, nearly 12 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In New York State, there are more than 426,500 people living with the disease and 543,000 caregivers.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.

The Alzheimer’s Association hosted the Genesee/ Wyoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 4 at Centennial Park in Batavia.

The Casey family of LeRoy walks in honor of their patriarch, Tom, who passed away due to Alzheimer’s in 2020. Tom’s wife, Mary, was his primary care partner as his disease progressed. The “Casey’s Crusaders” team, consisting of Mary, her and Tom’s seven children, their spouses, and nearly two dozen grandchildren, has participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s for almost a decade.

Mary says, “Our family walks because we’ve lived the journey. We want to bring awareness to other people so they’re not afraid to say a family member has Alzheimer’s. A lot of times people try to hide it. But we want others to know we’ve felt these things, too.”

This year, “Casey’s Crusaders” hopes to raise $4,000 to support the fight against Alzheimer’s, and to date, they’ve raised over $6,500 as a team. The 39 members of the extended Casey clan do not reside in Western New York anymore, but many will participate in Walks across the state and country –in Binghamton, Syracuse, Chicago, and Michigan, among other locales.

Eileen Casey Gianodis is the eldest Casey sibling and coordinates the team’s fundraising efforts from her current home in Texas, along with her brother, Dennis.

“I miss my dad,” Eileen says. “I wish I could still talk to him about life. He had a great sense of humor –our family laughs a lot and that’s how we survived through his illness. When we go to the Walk, we see people we know. We get to enjoy our time there and feel like we’re making a difference.”

Funds raised through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s ensure the programs and services provided by the Alzheimer’s Association are free to all who need them and fund the research and advocacy efforts that have resulted in new treatments for people living in the early stage.

While living with Alzheimer’s, Tom participated in three studies at Monroe Community Hospital that, although they did not directly benefit him, provided important research in the search for a cure. In that way, he truly made a difference. Eileen says her mother also continues to make a difference as a resource for others going through the same journey.

On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony, a mission-focused experience that signifies solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease. Tom Casey held the blue flower at a Genesee/Wyoming Walk prior to his passing, signifying that he was living with the disease.

“This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. There are now treatments that change

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Tom Casey held the blue flower at a Genesee/ Wyoming Walk prior to his passing, signifying that he was living with the disease.

the course of the disease,” says Kaitlyn Less, director of development for the Western New York Chapter. “We hope that everyone in the community can join us to help the Alzheimer’s Association raise awareness and funds for families facing the disease today, take more steps toward treatments, and finally end this disease.”

To learn more, visit act.alz.org/GeneseeWyoming.

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The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk.® Now the Alzheimer’s Association continues to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s Association® The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Its mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

&body mind

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Man With Pacemaker Must Be Careful Around Induction Stovetops

Q. A.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband has a pacemaker. We have an induction stove, and his cardiologist was uncertain if it was safe for him to use it. So, he does not cook on the stovetop and stays clear of it when I am cooking.

Is it safe for him to use at least the back burners? When I am out of town or just not home, he is afraid to use the cooktop. I feel like at least the back burners should be at a sufficient distance to be safe. Do you know if it would be safe for him to use? He is 5 feet, 5 inches tall. Thank you. -- V.S.

ANSWER: Induction cooking stoves use powerful electromagnets to create a magnetic field. Inside the metal of your cookware, this creates electronic currents, which dissipate heat through electric resistance. However, this powerful magnetic field can also “tell” your pacemaker to turn itself off or change its mode of activity. This is why it’s important to avoid strong magnetic fields when one has a pacemaker.

For an induction stovetop, the recommendation is to stay 60 centimeters (2 feet) away from the device while it’s turned on.This doesn’t mean that he can’t use it at all, just that he shouldn’t be touching the pot continuously and should be using the back burners, which will likely keep him the requisite distance away.

Q.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My oncologist tries to type out his own notes from my office visit, but I think that he copies and pastes info from old notes. My history with him is very long and detailed (MRIs, CT scans, lab results, etc.). In addition, notes from all my hospital stays for chemo are there.

After my last office visit, he scheduled me for an MRI but made no mention of any change in medication. I read his notes on the app and noticed there was an order for a new medication that was sent over to my pharmacy. It was for procarbazine, which I took as part of my chemotherapy in early 2024.

It was a mistake, but it was very upsetting. I had to make several phone calls to get it straightened out. So, if people have access to online notes, please make sure that you are looking at the most recent information. -- M.D.

A.ANSWER: Having the ability to read your physician’s notes is, in my opinion, a very good thing. Correcting mistakes is probably the most important reason why. One study found that 25% of doctors picked up an important mistake in their record based on patient feedback.

Procarbazine, by the way, is an extremely powerful chemotherapy drug and would never have been dispensed by the pharmacy without confirmation from your doctor. In the hospital, there are multiple layers of protection to make sure that the right person gets the right dose of the right medicine. It wouldn’t be given out lightly.

Reading your doctor’s note hopefully gives a person some insight into a doctor’s thought process and may help people understand why their doctor made the recommendations that they did. Occasionally I have people who ask to change their medical records. This isn’t allowed, but a note can be made about what the mistake was so that the information can be corrected.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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It is impossible to identify the first Halloween costume and which masks the earliest celebrants donned in efforts to keep away the evil spirits during Samhain, which historians believe is the Celtic precursor to Halloween. According to Lesley Bannatyne, an author who has written extensively about the history of Halloween, masks and coverups were designed to symbolize ghosts and the souls of the dead, first for Samhain and later for the custom of “souling,” which was intended to cut back on pagan influences. Costumes of saints and evil spirits also were popular during this time. When immigrants brought Halloween customs to North America, early 20th century costumes featured much of the same - ghosts and ghouls. It wasn’t until the 1920s and 1930s that pop culture began to infiltrate costumes. In fact, one of the first costume companies, J. Halpern Company, began licensing pop culture images like Mickey Mouse and Popeye around this time. By the 1960s, costumes were largely store-bought, spurring entire industries. Many 1980s kids recall buying boxed costumes that consisted of rigid plastic masks with eye holes (and very small holes by the mouth and nose) that stayed in place with thin elastic straps, and a plastic sheeting costume that went over clothes. Modern costumes have evolved into outfits that are far more complex.

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The little smalltown things really matter! Last week, Livonia Postmaster, Rebecca Kemp, saved a local man, Howard J.’s life. Howard went to the post office daily to pick up his mail, and last week, when Rebecca noticed Howard had not picked up his mail for a few days, she took it upon herself to stop over to his house in the village. When she got there, the door was open and she could see him on the floor, not moving. She quickly called 911 and emergency personnel found him severely dehydrated and barely cognizant. Evidently, Howard took a nasty fall and since he lived alone and did not have his phone nearby to call for help, he lay there for a few days until Rebecca came to check on him. Knowing he had no family, she even took time off the next day to visit him in the hospital. Rebecca without a doubt saved Howard’s life and is clearly watching out for the community! Thank you!

Everyone, check on your neighbors. Let’s all watch out for each other!

Great People

I had two flat tires in Brockport today. I am so very grateful to the couple who stopped to help while on their walk, and a HUGE thank you to the police officer who helped me while I waited for the tow truck, then the service center for their understanding and help during my situation! It is very much appreciated!

I made a mistake

After a particularly stressful trip to [local town] one evening, when everything was just going wrong, I made a mistake. At the main traffic light, I saw the car next to me pull forward and assumed the light changed and I started to drive. I realized my mistake with the first car’s horn. At that point, I had no recourse but to remain in the intersection until I was free to move. However, a man in a truck was unforgiving and remained in front of me, leaning on his horn, screaming/cussing at me and waving his arms. I don’t know what he expected me to do. Until he moved, I was stuck. I felt stupid, embarrassed, and anxious. I wish people would stop being so angry and have a little consideration for mistakes. I’ve never claimed to be perfect and never met someone who was.

Kennel in Village?

When we moved here 18 years ago, we had no idea the village would become a kennel. There are now at least ten dogs on one street. Only one of the owners does the right thing. They are well controlled. The rest of the owners let their dogs bark incessantly, non-stop. If you are going to have dogs that is fine, but they need to be trained and controlled. To force neighbors to listen to them constantly bark is wrong on many levels.

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RESOLVE TO REDUCE SCREEN TIME

Go screen-free. Resolve to leave home without a phone for a few hours to enjoy unencumbered screen-free time.

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By Fifi Rodriguez

1. GEOGRAPHY: Which U.S. state is the only one that borders on two oceans?

2. LITERATURE: Which famous author used the pseudonym Richard Bachman early in his career?

3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the national animal of France?

4. MATH: What is the sum of the interior angles in a triangle?

5. HISTORY: Who was the first American president to win a Nobel Peace Prize?

6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?

7. ACRONYMS: What does the computing acronym API stand for?

8. MOVIES: What is the name of Elle Woods’ Chihuahua in “Legally Blonde”?

9. MUSIC: Which musical instrument has 88 keys?

10. TELEVISION: Which television sitcom character is famous for saying, “Did I do that?”?

ANSWERS

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There’s so much happening at your local libraries!

Hamlin Public Library

1680 Lake Road, Hamlin 585-964-2320 • hamlinlibraryny.org

M & W 10-6; Tu & Th 10-8; F 10-4; Sa 10-2

Hoag Library

134 S. Main St., Albion • 585-589-4246

Visit our website for hours: www.hoaglibrary.org

Holley Community

Free Library

86 Public Square, Holley 585-638-6987 • holleylibrary.org

M & W 10-8; Tu, Th & F 10-5 Sa 10-2 Sept.-June (closed Sa during summer)

Seymour Library

161 East Ave., Brockport • 585-637-1050 www.seymourlibraryweb.org M-Th 10-8; F 10-6; Sa 10-3

[T]here is a harmony

In autumn, and a lustre in its sky... ~Percy Bysshe Shelley

MOMENTS IN TIME

The History Channel

* On Oct. 18, 1867, the U.S. formally takes possession of Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than 2 cents an acre. Russia sold its Alaska territory to the U.S. rather than risk losing it in battle with a rival such as Great Britain.

PARMAPUBLICLIBRARY:

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WestsideGreen:Monday,October 20,6:30-7:30pm Plant-basedmealplanningand cookingtips.Registrationappreciated.

ZOOM:SeedSaving:Tuesday, October21,7:00-8:00pm Howtosaveseedstoplantnext year.Registrationrequiredfor zoomlink.

BalletJumpstartw/theDraperCenterforDanceEducation:Thursday, October23,10:15-11:15am Freeballetprogramforchildren ages3-4.Partofa4-weekseries takingplaceeveryThursdayfrom 10/23to11/13.Registrationrequired.

IdentityTheftPrevention:Thursday, October23,1:00-2:00pm NYSDivisionofConsumerProtectionpresentsonprotectingyour personalinformation.Registration appreciated.

FriendsoftheLibraryBookSale: Thursday,October23Friday,October24,10:00-8:00pm&Saturday, October25,10:00am-2:00pm Books,DVDs,andpuzzlesavailable forpurchase.Saturday,bringyour owngrocery-stylebagtofillfor$4. Cashonly.

TrickorTreatattheLibrary!:Saturday,October25,10:00-2:00pm Costumeswelcome!Holiday themedactivities.Noregistration.

Trunk ‘n’ Treat

Sunday, October 26 1 to 3pm (Family Friendly)

Brockport Area Veterans Club 222 W. Ave., Brockport

Hosted by the Brockport Area Veterans Club and the American Legion family

OGDENFARMERS’LIBRARY FriendsoftheOgdenFarmers’LibraryBookSaleTheBookSalewill beoccurringfromTuesday,October21st-Saturday,October25th. Tuesday,October21stfrom4pm7:30pmisfortheFriendsofthe libraryonlybuttherestofthesale isopentothepublic.Wednesday, October22ndandThursday,October23rdisfrom9:30am-7:30pm, Friday,October24thisfrom 9:30am-4:30pmandeverythingis half-price,Saturday,October25th isfrom9:30am-2pmandyoucan fillabagfor$5.Thesalehaslotsof hardcoverandpaperbackadultand children’sbook,DVDs,CDs,jig-saw puzzlesandgames.Greatprices andlotsofinventory.Proceedsgo towardprogramingattheOgden Farmers’Library.

ALABAMA

ChurchBasementSale! Sorrywe missedyouatoursaleinSeptember.Hopetoseeyouatthisone! Everythingwillbemarkeddown. Newitemswillbeadded!! Clothing,toys,books,puzzles, furniture,householditems,tools, Christmas,HalloweenandEaster decorations,houseplants,homemadebakedgoodsandmuch more!SaturdayOctober18thfrom 9:00am-1PM,AlabamaBasom GlobalMethodistChurch,1392 ChurchSt.,Alabama.

HILTON

HugeBookSale! ParmaPublic Library,7MainSt.,Hiltonhoststhe AnnualFallSalesponsoredby MainlyBooks.Thousandsofbooks sortedbygenreincludingallage kid’s,cookbooks,history,bio’s,vintageandmore!Alsopuzzles, DVD’s,CDsandatableoftreasures!ThOct2310-8:FriOct24 12-6;BagSaleSatOct2510-2.

KENDALL

LasagnaDinner- TheKendall MethodistChurch,1814Kendall Rd.,Kendallwillhaveadrive throughlasagnadinneron Thursday,November6servingfrom 4:30-6:00p.m.Thecostis$15.00. Call281-1514forreservations.Reservationsarerecommendedbut notrequired.

OAKFIELD

JoinUsAtTheGoose! Coffee HourEveryWednesdayfrom10:00 a.m.to11a.m.,Justwalkinand joinus!PleaseFollowTheGoose Facebookpageforupdates,additions,andcancellations.The GOOSECommunityCenter,33 SouthMainSt.,Oakfield.http:// www.warriorhouseofwny.com

We’veOnlyJustBegunSr. Luncheon -Tuesday,October21, 2025attheSouthAlabama Firehall,2230JudgeRd(Rt63), Oakfield,11:30-1:30.TheTheme willbe“ILOVEFALL”!OurGuest SpeakerwillbeDavidDoddefrom LifespaninRochester.Hisdiscussionwillbeon“FinancialManagement“.Thisorganizationhelps seniorswithbudgeting,billpaying, etc.Comeandbringyourfavorite dish-to-passoradonationatthe door.Enjoylunchandanafternoon offunandfactswithOLDandNEW friends!!WeareopentoallSeniors inthesurroundingareas!Questions:LaNoraThompsonat 630-888-8966.Co-Chairpersons: MichaelHammandLaNora Thompson

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* A study revealed that people scored higher in a mental agility test while wearing a lab coat they believed was a doctor’s coat. The effect was not there when they believed the same white coat was a painter’s coat.

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Robotic pets

Did You Know?

If you have psoriasis, an autoimmune skin condition marked by red, flaky patches on the body, you also could be at risk for a certain type of arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis, which causes stiffness, swelling and pain in and around the joints, affects up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis, says the National Psoriasis Foundation. While psoriatic arthritis can develop at any time, it is most common in people between the ages of 30 and 50.

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Some of us have gotten to the age where we wonder if adopting a pet would be the right thing to do, even though we know that having a pet would help with feelings of loneliness. Or maybe we have a friend or relative with Alzheimer’s or who is in long-term care and needs some company or stress reduction but can’t have a pet.

With those very things in mind, a company has created animatronic robot cats -- Joy For All Companion Pets for Seniors by Ageless Innovation.

While mostly marketed to seniors in long-term care facilities, there’s no reason you can’t have one at home!

Look for them on Amazon.com (Joy For All Companion Cats) to get all the details. The cats are the size of adult cats and come in three colors: black and white tuxedo, silver and white, and orange tabby.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 20, 2025

What to watch & where to watch it:

ONNOW:“FiftyShadesofBlack”(R) Paramount+ 21-Oct:“MichelleWolf:TheWolf”(ComedySpecial)

21-Oct:“WhoKilledtheMontrealExpos?”(Documentary)

22-Oct:“TheThundermans:Undercover”(Season1) Paramount+ 23-Oct:“NobodyWantsThis”(Season2)

23-Oct:“MarriedatFirstSight”(Season19) Peacock 24-Oct:“AHouseofDynamite”(R)

24-Oct:“LeslieJones:LifePart2”(ComedySpecial) Peacock 26-Oct:“MayorofKingstown”(Season4) Paramount+ 26-Oct:“IT:WelcometoDerry”(Season1) HBOMax © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

They run on four C batteries and there are three settings: on, mute and off. The videos on the Amazon page show just what these robotic kitties do. They roll on their back, open and close their eyes, move their limbs, turn their head and even meow and purr when petted. And I can verify: When I played one of the cat videos and the robotic cat meowed, my own cat woke up from a nap and reacted to it!

These cats are expensive, ranging from $125 to $179, depending whether you find one on sale. They’re also marketed to children, perhaps to get them used to a pet before getting a real one, but they’re not toys.

Not a cat person? Rather have a puppy? You’re not being left out. The Joy For All Companion Pet Golden Pup feels like a puppy, moves, barks, wags his tail and has a heartbeat. It even comes with a bandanna.

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now hiring!

Commercial Truck Drivers

Class A with Tank Endorsement and 5 years of experience REQUIRED

Work includes but is not limited to pneumatic dry bulk tanks, dry vans and tandems. Churchville, NY terminal, close to 490. Benefits include company paid health & dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement matching plan, and more.

Call Rick at 585-370-9112

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Position Purpose: Performs troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance on various types of presses, conveyors, and other associated equipment.

Hourly Pay Range: $27.06 - $37.45

Education and Training

Rather than emphasize what you did, highlight what you plan to do. This means giving greater weight to the expertise that will translate into your new position. Chances are you can find skills that you honed in one or more jobs that translate into credentials that can be used on another. All of the skills mentioned should be relevant to your career objective and not just added to pad the résumé. Therefore, unless your brief stint waiting tables exemplifies how you developed customer service skills, eliminate it.

Southside Trailer Service Inc. is looking for an

Experienced Mechanic

in the medium and heavy duty truck and trailer repair shop. Must have own tools, welding and fabrication required. 40+ hours per week.

Please contact:

Phil Walters at 585-494-2750 ext. 2 or 716-374-0786 WAYS ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONALS CAN IMPROVE THEIR RÉSUMÉS

for

heavy equipment operators and/or mechanic for construction project near Byron, NY.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience

• One year certificate/diploma from a technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to travel or relocate for the duration of the project

• High School Diploma or GED and related technical training.

• Minimum of five (5) years On the Job maintenance training and experience in a factory equipment environment.

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Their closest relatives are anteaters and armadillos.

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