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Explore Colorado National Monument, Moab, Arches, Canyonlands, Dead Horse Point, Bryce Canyon, Zion and Las Vegas
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Sophia Kovatch
Dear Readers,
My name is Sophia Kovatch, and I’m the new writer for the Genesee Valley Penny Saver. I’m excited to join the Penny Saver as it works to expand the stories it brings you (thanks to your support!). Having mostly written for websites, I’ve always wanted to work for a publication with its own printing press, so that’s exciting too.
I’ve been writing professionally for over ten years, writing for all kinds of companies and publications. I’ve written for award-winning news outlets and nationally recognized brands, and I’ve spent far too many hours trying to outwit Google’s ranking algorithm. rough these experiences, I’ve learned that the more connected I am to the subjects of my stories and the people who read them, the more fun I have while writing. In joining the Penny Saver, I have a stronger connection than ever to my work, so I expect to have more fun writing than I ever have before.
In my free time, you can usually find me reading a stack of library books or looking for cool birds by Oatka Creek. I also spend time each week teaching storytelling at Adventures & Art in Caledonia and stewarding Akimbo Books on University Ave in Rochester.
You’ll start seeing my byline on more Hometown Stories in upcoming editions of the Penny Saver. I’ll also help bring new kinds of content for you to enjoy both in print and online. I’ve got some ideas, but I’d love to know what kinds of stories you want to read in the Penny Saver. Send in your story ideas to hometown@featuredmedia.com.
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RISK FACTORS FOR BREAST CANCER
Drinking alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer. The level of risk rises as the amount of alcohol consumed rises.
Do your research: Chances are business owners can find a number of festival or marketplace opportunities in or around their communities each month. Some of these festivals may be large scale events like annual Christmas bazaars, while others might be more toned down affairs that occur each week. Business owners can research local festivals, paying particular attention to how communities market the events and which businesses attend them. Community turnout is another significant factor to consider. Such research can help business owners determine which festivals best suit their businesses and what they’re hoping to accomplish.
* On Oct. 8, 1869, future auto inventor and mechanic Frank Duryea is born. In 1893, his Duryea Motor Wagon made its first successful trip, 600 yards down his street in Springfield, Massachusetts, before the transmission blew.
* On Oct. 9, 1936, harnessing the power of the Colorado River, the Hoover Dam begins sending electricity over transmission lines spanning 266 miles to Los Angeles. The dam was built for the collection, preservation and distribution of that most precious of all Western commodities, water.
* On Oct. 10, 1973, Spiro Agnew becomes the first U.S. vice president to resign in disgrace. He pleaded no contest to a charge of income-tax evasion in exchange for dropping charges of political corruption, which included accepting bribes even while vice president.
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Eligard Injections Cause Man To Develop Breast Tissue
Q. A.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been treated for prostate cancer and stopped my semiannual Eligard injections three years ago. I’m 75 years old and about 5 feet, 9 inches tall. Before treatment, I weighed 227 pounds; I currently weigh 209 pounds. My testosterone level is 49.6 ng/dL. My breasts have become somewhat feminine.
My question is: Will they regain their normal appearance? I’m losing weight slowly, and I’m trying to build muscle with weights. -- Anon.
ANSWER: Gynecomastia is the growth of male breast tissue, specifically when not due to breast cancer. It can happen during puberty in healthy males, but it is a common side effect of androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. Up to 75% of men treated with antiandrogen therapy like leuprolide (Lupron or Eligard) will develop breast tissue.
It isn’t likely that the breast tissue will go away on its own.For men who want treatment due to the appearance or tenderness of the breast tissue, there are radiation, medication and surgical treatments available. Radiation therapy is the most effective for men who develop breast tissue with androgen-depletion treatment.
Tamoxifen is the usual medical treatment, and you may ask the physician treating your prostate cancer about these choices. Men who can’t take or choose not to take either of these treatments can be referred for surgical treatment, which can be liposuction or a mastectomy.
A. Q.DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old active male currently taking a daily 81-mg aspirin due to a periodic heart arrythmia. I have elective sinus surgery scheduled, requiring that I be under a general anesthetic for 90 minutes and that I be off aspirin for the two weeks preceding the procedure.
I’m beginning to have second thoughts about the surgery as I wonder if I’m risking a stroke. Would you please share your thoughts on this? Thank you. -- R.B.
ANSWER: Aspirin is used in some people with atrial fibrillation (the likely heart arrythmia you would be put on aspirin for) when they are at a low risk for a stroke.
There is a score called the CHA2DS2-VASc that is used to estimate risk. People at a higher risk are recommended anticoagulants such as apixaban (Eliquis). Since you are 74, you get at least one point for your age, and unless you have another risk factor that I don’t know about, you have an estimated risk of stroke without treatment of approximately 0.6% per year.
While it is true that being off aspirin for a period of time around a surgery increases your stroke risk, your risk is already so low that the absolute risk of being off aspirin for two weeks is quite small. You should always consider the risks of any surgery against the benefits, but the risk of stroke in your case is small compared to the risks anyone has with sinus surgery (such as bleeding or an infection).
I am a little surprised about it being two weeks; normally when a person comes off aspirin before surgery, it’s for five to seven days. Also, not all surgeons require aspirin to be stopped before sinus surgery.
Since your reason to be on aspirin is to prevent a stroke due to your arrythmia, and this risk appears to be very small, it may be that the surgeon determined the risk of stopping aspirin was so small. So, it wouldn’t be worth the possible increased risk of bleeding from the sinus surgery if you’re still taking aspirin.
If you haven’t talked to your regular doctor or cardiologist about this, I recommend doing so since I don’t have your full medical history.
For Rochester-born singer-songwriter Danielle Ponder, courage meant walking away from a successful career as a public defender to share her musical passion with the world. It was a leap of faith that has paid off: her sound is an electrifying statement of artistry and resilience, blending pop, R&B, blues, rock, and “moody trip-hop” into something uniquely her own, her “celestial voice” considered “an instrument that can plumb melancholy depths with a heartsick murmur and scrape the sky with hurricane-force wails.”
Ponder’s path to music wasn’t straightforward. e sixth of seven children, she grew up in a pastor’s household where gospel was the family soundtrack. She says, “We had a raggedy yellow piano on our porch, and I loved playing that piano! I didn’t see music as a career until much later, but it’s always been something that’s made me feel good.”
Her early influences included gospel’s Shirley Caesar,JohnPKee,andtheBlindBoysofAlabama (“a mix of old and new school stuff,” she says), but Ponder yearned for the sounds her peers talked about. “I really think that not being allowed to listen to pop music is a little bit of where my songwriting came from,” she says with a laugh. “In school I would say to my friends, ‘Did y’all hear that new Mariah Carey song?’ And then I would just make up words to the little bits and pieces I heard.” Eventually, her tastes widened through Columbia House’s CD club, where she discovered Pearl Jam, Lauryn Hill, and e Roots and “fell in love with alternative rock and hip-hop.”
Still, law initially won out. Motivated by her brother’s 20-year sentence under a “three strikes” law, Ponder pursued a career in public defense and later became a diversity, equity, and inclusion officer at the same office. She says, “I loved being a public defender, I loved standing next to my clients and advocating for them.” But a er playing in bands and writing songs through high school, college, and her law career, she could no longer reasonably balance music and law and she chose to take a chance on her music.
“I think somewhere I realized I didn’t have to choose a sound.”
Instead, she could just create from her heart and soul. Her transition to full-time artist began in 2018. Writing with keyboardist Avis Reese and producer Dave Drago, she struggled at first with self-doubt but persistence led to a set of songs that caught the ear of tastemaker Chris Douridas, who became her manager. Soon a er, she signed with the label Future Classic.
e result was Some of Us Are Brave, an eight-song album that weaves together hip-hop beats, blues grit, alternative rock textures, and Ponder’s powerhouse voice. Its title track pays homage to the groundbreaking Black feminist anthology All the Women Are White, All the Blacks Are Men: But Some of Us Are Brave. As Ponder explains, “To me, this song was just a moment to pause and pay homage to Black women. e album is named that because that’s where I get my biggest inspirations. My biggest cheerleaders are my sisters, my mother, Black women And I think bravery is what I’ve needed to become a fulltime artist.”
While her activism around criminal justice reform continues, Ponder insists her songs reflect her lived emotional truth, saying, “I write the songs I need to survive the situations I am in, and these are those songs. I want people to take away whatever they need at the
moment. I hope there are songs that make them feel encouraged, songs that make them feel brave, songs that help them feel seen, and even songs that they can just cry to.”
Canandaigua’s George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum welcomed Ponder for a powerful, inspiring conversation, whereshereflectedonjustice,identity,andtransformation at the Fort Hill Performing Arts Center. She spoke of the political and personal challenges of life, “the good, bad, and ugly,” and said her new song, “Seasons,” addresses her approach to “dance in the lightness and sing in the darkness.”
Ewing Forum Board Chair, Barbara Risser, says, “Danielle Ponder’s engaging conversation captivated our audience with an inspiring talk about the power of listening to her inner voice and courageously pursuing her passions. Her message set an upli ing tone for the opening of the Ewing Forum’s 14th season,” blending music, storytelling, and personal transformation. Her journey from law to lyrics inspired reflection and connection for all attendees.
For Danielle Ponder, bravery means letting go of the familiar. For listeners, her music offers the courage to feel and the reminder that safe landings o en follow bold leaps.
For more about Danielle, visit danielleponder.com or find/follow her on social media. For more information about the Ewing Forum, visit gmeforum.org.
Want to help with upcoming stories? Send your stories and suggestions of people to highlight in this column to hometown@featuredmedia.com. Current seasonal requests include: Historical ghost stories/lore from your town, stories of people giving back to the community at the holiday times (or year-round!), family-friendly winter activities, and favorite small museums in the area.
DANIELLE PONDER AT THE EWING FORUM CREDIT: PETER BLACKWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
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Allens Hill Free Library
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585-229-5636 • Tu & W 3-6; F 3-8; Sa 1-4 allenshilllibrarydirector@owwl.org owwl.org/library/allenshill
Bristol Library
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M, W & Th 3-7; Tu & Sa 10-2
Gorham Free Library
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M & F 12–6; Tu & Th 2–8; W 9–5; Sa 9–1; Su 2–4 GorhamLibraryDirector@owwl.org
Honeoye Public Library
8708 Main St., Honeoye
585-229-5020 • M 12-6; Tu & Th 2-8; W 10-4; Sa 9-1; F & Su Closed Middlesex Public Library
1216 Main St., Middlesex 585-554-6945 ext. 7 • M, W, F 3-8; Sa 10-3; Tu, Th, Su Closed • middlesexlib.stls.org
Naples Library
118 S. Main St., Naples • 585-374-2757
M, W, F 10-6; Tu & Th 10-7; Sa 10-2; Su Closed Red Jacket Com. Library
89 S. Main St., Manchester • Su & M Closed; Tu & W 11-8; Th & F 10-5; Sa 10-2
Wood Library
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It is about five o’clock in an evening that the first hour of spring strikes — autumn arrives in the early morning, but spring at the close of a winter day.
~Elizabeth Bowen, The Death of the Heart
MAGIC MAZE Answers
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To honor families who have lost a loved one in military service, the last Sunday of September was designated "Gold Star Mother's Day" in 1936 and amended to "Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day" in 2011. This Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, how do you think communities can best support Gold Star families?
- Providing community events or memorials
- Offering ongoing financial or emotional support programs
- Highlighting their loved one’s story publicly
- Simply being present and listening
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Initially created to encourage people to listen to the rich history and wealth of information centenarians offer, September 22nd is National Centenarian's Day. Does your family have any centenarians? (also - If you'd like to share word of any currently living centenarians, please email hometown@featuredmedia.com).
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LEAF PEEPING PLANNING GUIDE
Extend the day
Make leaf-peeping part of a larger series of events for the day. Scope out vineyards where you can sample local wines or plan trips around orchards, where you can come home with beautiful photos as well as fresh-picked apples and pumpkins. You may find a county fair or street festival while exploring.
DOWN HOME APPLE PIE POPCORN
Yield: 10 cups
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 cups popped popcorn
1 cup dried apple chips, broken into large pieces
1/4 cup toffee bits
Heat oven to 300 F. Whisk melted butter with vanilla. Toss brown sugar with cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.
Toss popcorn with butter mixture. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar mixture. Stir. Transfer to baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle apple chips and toffee bits over top. Bake 15 minutes, or until toffee bits start to melt. Cool before serving.
Tip: Add chopped pecans for extra crunch.
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Huge ank You
A huge THANK YOU to the three shoppers who helped me after a fall in the store at the Dollar General in Livonia on Sunday. Also, thanks to the store manager for getting the bandages, etc. This is a wonderful community. Thanks again. I will always remember all of you.
Autumn in the Village
Thank you to all who donated Gifts, Gift Cards, or Gift Certificates to Autumn in the Village. Our day was a great success!
Post Office Praise
As I was sending out a birthday gift to a friend, another patron at the post office saved me a few bucks by sharing her gift wrapping to make sure a candle would not break in transport. We then shared a few stories of our loved ones who we were sending gifts to and connected over year-long Christmas trees! It was a special moment of human connection! Then at the window, I didn’t have my package taped shut, and the attendant was extremely patient, kind, and helpful as we got the package secure. Small town connections win!
Clothing Sizing Anoying
Why oh why can’t women’s clothing sizes be simpler?! When we need to try on absolutely every garment, even if we ‘usually’ are a certain size, different brands run different sizing and fit, and even within the same brand, depending on country of manufacture, the exact same listed size can be vastly different from another. It is so frustrating. Yes, first world problem, but it is a lifelong aggravation for sure.
Now that School is in Session
Since schools have started and the school bus comes roughly the same time plus/minus 5-10 minutes, act as responsible parents who are in charge of raising the next generation. Can you have your children out by the road when the bus gets there? Why does the bus need to sit there with the light flashing, honking the horn, and you come to the door in your night clothes acting surprised the bus is there to pick up your children? It used to be if you were not in sight the bus driver would slow down and if you didn’t want to be picked up, you would have to drive your children to school! Grow up; more is caught than is taught, have your children ready for the bus. THANKS to all the patient people who have to wait while you get your act together.
STREaMING SOURCE
ONNOW:“HouseofDavid”(Season2)
7-Oct:“Ozzy:NoEscapefromNow”(Documentary)
9-Oct:“VictoriaBeckham”(Docuseries)
9-Oct:“Vicious”(R)
9-Oct:“Boots”(Season1)
9-Oct:“Saquon”(Documentary)
10-Oct:“TheWomaninCabin10”(R)
10-Oct:“TheLastFrontier”(Season1)
10-Oct:“NouvelleVague”(R)
12-Oct:“TheChairCompany”(Season1)
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Christian Larsen Mazzola
September 19, 1939 – August 31, 2025
Christian passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at age 85, with his family by his side.
Born September 19,1939,in Auburn,NY,to L.Charles
Mazzola and Agnes Larsen Mazzola, Christian is survived by his wife of 44 years,Susan Gallas Mazzola, his son, Colin Larsen Mazzola (Kim), Bolton, MA, and his granddaughter, Eva Grace Mazzola, Dublin, Ireland. He leaves behind his brother, Lars C. Mazzola (Jane), Geneseo, NY, and his sister, Joy Mazzola Bidlack (Jerry), East Aurora, NY.
Looking for a place to picnic, his parents and grandmother found a spot on a farm in Springwater, NY to enjoy the view of the valley and tip of Hemlock Lake.In 1935,they purchased the property and moved the family to the farm when Christian was 12. He was enamored with the barns, fields, ponds, and the wooded hill. Christian developed a love of mowing the trails, tinkering in the barn, working on projects, and when he was older, buying tractors. His love of the family farm pulled Christian and Susan to visit every year and to eventually spend summers there.
Christian graduated from Wayland High School in 1957 and Hamilton College in 1961. He had a lifelong love of music, attending lessons at e Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, and during summers at TallyHo Music Camp in Honeoye, NY.
e experiences, friendships and teachers Christian had at Hamilton College were ones he cherished throughout his life. He was a member of ELS (Emerson Literary Society),the Hamilton Choir,and the Buffers.After college, Christian served his country in the U.S. Army Reserve for four years.
Christian was grateful for his time at Hamilton, eventually establishing a scholarship for graduates within the communities around his beloved farm in Springwater, NY.
Christian’s career began at Mohawk Airlines after which he joined Johnson & Johnson for 15 years. In 1993, Christian joined Corvita to manage their Brussels, Belgium office, returning to their Miami headquarters in 1996. Semi-retired in 2004, Christian stayed active joining boards of directors.
Christian found golf later in life and started a group called the ‘Dewsweepers’ who played together almost 20 years. He enjoyed Tai Chi, walking to their classes several times a week. Interested in his local community, Christian worked on the incorporation of the new City of Doral and was on Miami International Airport’s Noise Abatement Task Force. A member of Riviera Presbyterian church (PCUSA) in Miami, he served on Riviera’s Session, the Pastor Nominating Committee and the Investment Committee.
Christian will be remembered as a gentleman who was kind and gracious, who had integrity and a positive attitude; a person who naturally helped and mentored others. He exhibited these qualities throughout his life. ey were the essence of who Christian was and these qualities never left him, even through the last years, months and weeks of his eight-year journey with Alzheimer’s disease.
A memorial service will be held Saturday,October 11,2025,11:00 a.m.at the Springwater United Methodist Church, 8001 S. Main Street, Springwater, NY 14560. A reception will be held at the Mazzola home immediately following the service.
A second memorial service will take place in Miami, FL at a future date. In lieu of flowers, join us in making a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association in Christian’s name. Go to https://events.alz.org/event/alz-tributes/ home to locate Christian’s Tribute Page.
HOW TO ROAD TRIP IN AN ELECTRIC CAR
Find some RV parks along your route. RVs have required charging stations for years, so RV parks typically have these stations available for a nominal fee of around $50. RVs typically are Level 2, so EV drivers that require Level 2 charging systems should be able to charge their vehicles at RV parks. In addition, many RV parks now also provide charging stations for Level 1 vehicles, though drivers should confirm which parks have such offerings prior to embarking on their trips.
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Join us for a Public Forum discussing the Ontario County Office for the Aging. Our office is working on ways to make the community better for older adults and your ideas can help. We’d like to hear your thoughts!
SENIOR NEWS LINE
By Matilda Charles
Wed., October 8th • Ontario County Safety Training Building 2914 County Rd. 48, Canandaigua • 10am-12pm
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Please call 585-433-9695 to offer any comments, suggestions or questions you’d like addressed at the Public Forum. Refreshments will be provided! ontariocountyny.gov/100/office-for-the-aging
HOCUS-FOCUS
BY HENRY BOLTINOFF
Several months ago I took a “short” break from watching the daily news -- except that break wasn’t so short after all when I extended it to over a month.
Then, wanting to continue with the peace that came from not being hooked into the daily news cycles and media hysteria, I set my phone to send me alerts with short blurbs about important news. I could quickly scan the few lines of the alert, catch up and be done with it. That’s worked well these past months.
Except it doesn’t keep people from calling me to ask if I’ve seen a certain piece of news or telling me to quickly turn on the television. The bigger the news, the more people who call.
I’ve advised more than one upset person to turn the television off and not turn it on again for an hour or two. After a serious event, news stations will continue to hash over the same initial information, even if they don’t know anything new. Nothing good can come from hearing the same bad news over and over.
There’s more to it than just keeping up with what’s going on. If you’re having trouble sleeping, if you’re stressed all the time, if you’re afraid or angry -- all these things can be a result of watching too much of the news.
If you have high blood pressure and a home monitor, keep track of it as a way to spot whether any spikes in your BP coincide with events you’ve watched on the news.
If you have a cellphone, there are several free news apps you can use that will alert you to events.
The sweet chill of pumpkin and crisp sunburnt leaves.
~Ann Drake, 2013
DID YOU KNOW? Without pollinators, more than 100 crops grown in the United States would not be able to thrive. Plants, including various fruits, vegetables, nuts and more, rely on pollinators to ensure to transport pollen. Though many plants are self-pollinating and others are pollinated by the wind or water, many others rely on insects and animals to become pollinated. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says birds, bees, bats, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, and small mammals all can work as pollinators. Examples of crops pollinated by pollinators include apples,squash and almonds.Animals and insects help pollinate more than 75 percent of the world’s flowering plants, and nearly 75 percent of all crops, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Unfortunately, pesticide use can diminish the number of natural pollinators. Natural gardening and pest-control can help protect the habitats of pollinators.
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• TURNTABLES, Amplifiers, Speaker, Tube Amps, Ham Radio, Apple Computers, Guitar Amps. Will haul away. 585-766-8842
• POKÉMON CARDS of any kind. 585-444-3782
• Pieces of Mannington LAMINATE FLOORING. Revolutions plank color hickory spice. Full or partial planks. 22dlane56@gmail.com
• PINE NEEDLES for compost. 585-474-3281
• DINING ROOM TABLE and CHAIRS. 585-450-1367
• FOOTBALL TROPHY - medium to large size. 585-768-2165
• PET ITEMS: Frontline or Advantage Flea Treatment, Cat Food, Dog Food, Cat Litter. holdfort@rochester.rr.com
• ATV or DIRT BIKE. Gas powered. Running or not. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278
• ANTIQUE BICYLE and parts. 585-746-6435
• Star gazer seeks BEGINNER TELESCOPE. Will meet in Parma and may travel to Greece and other nearby areas. simonj.2025monntefort@gmail.com
• MOTORCYCLE for project repair. 585-734-8285
• CPAP MACHINE. stan1k1@yahoo.com
• SPORTS ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINES. No Texting. 585-377-0878
• OLD JEANS. Any size/color/condition. Also, SWEATSHIRTS. 585-297-9273
• AMBER LIGHT BAR. Strobe or LED preferred. 585-450-1367
• UPRIGHT PIANO is in good condition. Unable to pick up, delivery needed. Batavia. 347-552-3860
now hiring!
Naples Central School has the following positions available:
Two (2) Full-Time School Bus Drivers
Minimum of 3.75 hours per day
Minimum qualifications:
CDL A, B or C w/ P and S endorsement or
CDL C w/ P endorsement and N2 restriction or
Interest in paid training to obtain a CDL license
Starting pay
$21.40
Health Insurance available, Sick and Personal Leave
One (1) Full-Time Bus Monitor
Minimum of 2.5 hours per day
Starting pay $15.50
Health Insurance available, Sick and Personal Leave
Substitute Bus Drivers and Monitors also available For information call Pat Elwell @ 585-374-7940
Applications found though the Ontario County websitehttps://ontario-portal.mycivilservice.com/ or at NaplesCSD Job Opportunities (https://www.naplescsd.org/districtpage.cfm?pageid=550)
Honeoye Central School District
Athletic Program is currently seeking to hire the following:
• Boys Basketball Coach at the Modified Level
• Girls Basketball Coach at the JV Level
• Baseball Coach at the Varsity Level for the 2025-2026 School Year.
Applicants must meet coaching requirements as outlined by NYSED in the GUIDELINES FOR COACHING REQUIREMENTS. Experience preferred. Apply by October 8, 2025. Please go to https://honeoye.recruitfront.com to apply or send/email letter of interest, resume, and copy of certification(s) to: Jennifer Green, Secretary to the Superintendent, PO Box 170, Honeoye, NY 14471 jennifer.green@honeoye.org • (585) 229-4125 EOE
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