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From the VA WNY Healthcare System:
Join us for a public "Virtual Listening Session for Veterans" on Friday, April 2, at 11 a.m. Provide your feedback to deliver better VA health care!
VA Western New York Healthcare System, along with several other local VA medical centers in the region, is
Buffalo - Michael F. Raczka, 73 of Buffalo passed away on Wednesday, (March 31, 2021) at Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center in Medina.
Mr. Raczka was born December 8, 1947 in Buffalo, a son of the late Frank M. Raczka and Helen S. (Papaj) Raczka.
Michael served honorably with the Air Force. He was a lover of sports, especially baseball; and enjoyed umpiring for little league.
Michael is survived by his sister, Elaine Skotnicki (late Robert) of Wethersfield; brother, Clifford Raczka (Michelle) of Florida; a niece, Lisa Portelli (Michael) of New Hampshire; nephews, Harry, Thomas, and Jeffrey of Florida and several great-nephews, great-nieces, and cousins.
Michael 's Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, (April 7th, 2021) from St. Padre Pio Parish - St. Cecilia's Worship Site, 56 Maple Avenue in Oakfield. Burial with military honors will be in Union Park Cemetery in Wethersfield Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northpointe Council, which provides high-quality, person-centered prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery to those affected by alcoholism, substance use disorders, and other addictions. Their address is: 800 Main Street, Suite 2A, Niagara Falls, NY 14301.
Arrangements for Michael were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home in Batavia. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
Director Karyn Winters (photo at right) on Monday afternoon updated members of the Genesee
The Genesee Valley Branch of the American Public Works Association New York Chapter today honored three Genesee County municipal professionals and the Ellicott Trail walking/bicycle path project team with awards for 2020 during a ceremony via Zoom videoconferencing.
This year’s APWA award winners include:
April is National Poetry Month, and as we did last year, we've asked Batavia Players to read some poems for us. Today, "Pangur Ban" is read by Dorothy Gerhart.
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April is National Poetry Month, and as we did last year, we've asked Batavia Players to read some poems for us. We start with 'In the Woods' by Oscar
There will be a 13-day electronics recycling event at Ascension Parish in Batavia starting tomorrow, Thursday, April 8, and running through Tuesday, April 20.
The drop-off site is the garage adjacent to the parking lot behind the parish hall, which is located at 17 Sumner St. Signs will be put up
There will be a 13-day electronics recycling event at Ascension Parish in Batavia starting Thursday, April 8, and running through Tuesday, April 20 Thursday April 15.
The drop-off site is the garage adjacent to the parking lot behind the parish hall, which is located at 17 Sumner St. Signs will be put up to direct you.
Time is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Sunnking Recycling is handling the recycling.
Proceeds will benefit Camp Good Days & Special Times, an organization is working to help improve the quality of life for children, adults and families whose lives have been touched by cancer.
Press release:
Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York is recruiting volunteers to serve as escorts at our Batavia health center.
It is located at 222 W. Main St. in the City of Batavia.
Volunteers will greet and provide comfort to patients upon their arrival to the health center
The electronics recycling event in the parking lot behind the parish hall* at Ascension Parish in Batavia has been so successful they are ending it early.
It got underway on Thursday April 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and planned to go for 13 days until April 20th.
This afternoon The
Submitted photos and press release:
Sleep can be a rare commodity for first responders, especially during this unprecedented time in our country. When Le Roy Ambulance Service needed new mattresses, a local business stepped up.
Le Roy Ambulance would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Max Pies Furniture in
Update: April 16, 10:30 a.m.
County Manager Jay Gsell said that of the nine cases that are being evaluated, none of them are due to a county employee being infected with the coronavirus.
"We have to have these policies in place because the federal and state legislation require us to
Submitted photo and press release:
Head Start, a preschool program of Community Action of Orleans and Genesee, is taking applications for the 2020-21 academic year.
Head Start has centers in Albion, Batavia, Kendall and Medina, with an enrollment of 189 children.
Since 1965, Head Start has provided quality comprehensive services in
Press release:
Today's competitive workforce is in a constant state of evolution even before the COVID-19 Pandemic. The introduction of new systems, products and services, and the drive for improved efficiencies in an ever-challenging marketplace require employers to evaluate, update and realign teams to best meet the changing demands
Genesee County school district officials are contending with reductions in state aid – some that may occur due to the economic situation created by COVID-19 – and increased expenditures as they work to balance their budgets for 2020-21.
Toward that end, The Batavian reached out to superintendents of the seven
From Joni Yazkulski, Reiki Master:
This month's Reiki share at Blue Pearl Yoga in Batavia will be held via a Zoom meeting. This will be different from Reiki shares that we have in person.
Participants will need to be there at 12:30 p.m. and are asked to stay for the full time (1:30-ish).
There will be a short talk and then the actual share will start at approximately 12:45 p.m. This will give everyone a chance to enter and a little time in case anyone is having an issue getting on.
The Nuts And Bolts...
Here's the Zoom link. The meeting password is Reiki. You will then go into a waiting room, and I will let you in the meeting once I see that you are there. Please feel free to ca
Call my cell, (585) 261-2723, if you have any questions. I will be happy to help you.
WHO: Joni Yaskulski is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
WHAT: Reiki share
WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time (United States and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89922814208?pwd=bW5zd0RQRDVLUmZ3WDdoSnNnY2NJZz09
Meeting ID: 899 2281 4208
Password: Reiki
About Reiki
It is a technique for stress reduction and relaxation that allows everyone to tap into an unlimited supply of "Life Force Energy" to improve health and enhance the quality of life.
Press release:
VA Western New York Healthcare System is committed to providing high-quality care while keeping veterans safe from the coronavirus (COVID-19).
“Due to COVID-19 precautionary measures and out of concern for our veterans, we are honoring current social isolation and distancing guidelines,” said Michael J. Swartz, executive director, VA Western
Press release:
Greg Olsen, director of the New York State Office for the Aging, urges all New Yorkers to take the CV19 CheckUp, a free, anonymous, personalized, online tool that evaluates an individual’s risks associated with COVID-19 based on their circumstances.
CV19 CheckUp assesses each person’s unique situation and presents
Press release:
For any Genesee County resident 60 years of age and older in need of food, please call NY Connects/Office for the Aging at (585) 343-1611, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. for assistance.
Office for the Aging not only offers home-delivered meals for those who qualify
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines:
They are among
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