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Buffalo Zoo Mobile: ‘Mammals in Motion’ — free at Richmond library

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Join us at the Richmond Memorial Library this summer for Family Fridays at 2:30 p.m. Find out about even more programs and events available to ALL AGES! Bring the whole family! Fun for all ages! Free! No registration needed!  July 15th – Buffalo Zoo Mobile– Mammals in Motion July 22nd – On Your Mark, Get Set…Obstacle Course July 29th – Magic Marlin  August 5th – Party Productions with Flyin’ Brian & Nancy Check out our flyers online! Richmond Memorial Library 19 Ross St. Batavia, NY 14020 (585)-343-9550 ext.
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That’s My Story! Growing Up and Working on the Family Farm!

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Listen to reminiscences of local living! Join us for our first story session of the year: Growing Up and Working the Family Farm. Siblings and 4th generation farmers, Esther Leadley and Bill Guthrie will talk about their days on the family farm in nearby Peoria. Tickets: http://woodwardmemoriallibrary.org.
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What are Essential Oils?

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Come learn about essential oils in a free, no sales environment. We will be discussing what they are, what all the hype is about, and how they work to increase health and wellness. There will be no discussion of brands, companies, or sales pitches allowed by speaker or guests.
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GC Farm Bureau offers DEC pesticide recertification program in Elba

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Genesee County Farm Bureau will be offering a DEC pesticide recertification program on Thursday, March 31, for area agriculture producers and their employees. It will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at Elba Fire Hall, 7143 Oak Orchard Road, Elba. The program will include discussions on weeds, diseases and insects in corn and soybeans, prepping your sprayer for the upcoming season, and an update on pesticide regulations. Bring your pesticide card to earn 2.5 recertification points. There is no need to register. For more information, contact James Kingston at 585-746-1670.
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GC Farm Bureau offers NYS DOT Truck Rules & Regulations training in Elba

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Genesee County Farm Bureau, in collaboration with Monroe Tractor, will be offering a NYS DOT Truck Rules and Regulations Training Program on Thursday, March 31, for area agriculture producers and their employees. This training program is designed for producers and farm employees to become familiar with and review laws and regulations regarding proper truck operation throughout the year. It will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
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GCC holds annual Veterans Day Academic Open House in Batavia

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Genesee Community College will hold its annual Veterans Day Academic Open House on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. As the biggest recruitment event of the year, visitors have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with professors and instructors at the Academic Fair which runs from 9 to 9:45 a.m., gaining inside knowledge about GCC’s many majors and some long-term career projections. In addition, representatives from several four-year colleges will be on hand to talk about transfer options from GCC.
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Open House at Batavia Career and Technical Education Center

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Crime scene analysis, 3-D printing processes, welding applications, animal care methods, and the newest cosmetology trends are just a few of the practices students learn at the Batavia Career and Technical Education Center (CTE). The Batavia CTE Center will hold an Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5. Students, parents and community members are invited to tour the center and discover the many skilled trades opportunities available at this facility. This event is open to the public. The Batavia CTE Center is located at 8250 State Street Road, Batavia.
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GCC hosts continuing education seminar for licensed veterinary technicians and veterinarians

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GCC will host a continuing education seminar for licensed veterinary technicians and teterinarians from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31. It is sponsored by the New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians (NYSAVT). Cost is $150 for NYSAVT and NYS Veterinary Medical Society (NYSVMS) members for the day, which includes breakfast snacks and lunch at Subway. Advance registration is strongly encouraged by going to www.nysavt.org or calling 518-779-0775.
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Fall Open House at GCC

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Genesee Community College will offer two open house events this fall at the Main Campus in Batavia, allowing perspective students and their families to explore the many opportunities the College has to offer. Those interested in attending are encouraged to pre-register at www.genesee.edu/OpenHouse or by calling 866-CALL-GCC. The first event is scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 – 11 a.m.
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Free Dementia Care Conference at Batavia Nursing Home, registration required

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Family members and professional health care providers who provide care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia are encouraged to attend a free Dementia Care Conference in Genesee County in October. The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring the seminar on the afternoon of Oct. 20. The Genesee County Nursing Home at 278 Bank St. in Batavia will host the seminar from 1-4 p.m.
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Annual Fall Open House at Notre Dame High School in Batavia

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From 2 to 4 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 18th Notre Dame High School will hold its annual Fall Open House for prospective students. Everyone is invited to come “Experience the Difference” of a Notre Dame education. Teachers will be on hand along with many clubs and sports coaches. The Notre Dame experience is affordable for all, financial aid and scholarships are available. Notre Dame is a Catholic school with a physically and emotionally safe learning environment welcoming to all.
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Bats in Your Backyard — learning opportunity and night hike at Genesee County Park & Forest

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What animal can fly 60 miles per hour, eliminate up to 1,200 mosquitoes in an hour, and live to be 30 years old? Bats! Explore the world of your local and exotic furry flying friends with Bats in Your Backyard on Saturday, Oct. 17th, from 7 to 9 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $5 person or $10/family. To register call 344-1122. See awesome pictures and hear about the lives of bats from a local researcher, and venture out on a creatures of the night hike! Tickets: http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/departments/parks/.
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Healthcare Vendor Fair at Batavia Downs’ Paddock Room

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Local insurance companies will be available with information on how their plans are changing for next year. You will also have the opportunity to switch your plan (for a Jan. 1, 2016 start date) with these insurance companies if you desire to do so. There is NO obligation, as Medicare Open Enrollment runs Oct. 15th—Dec.
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Lecture and slideshow presentation at Richmond Library on “Batavia Past and Present” sponsored by The Landmark Society

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The Landmark Society of Genesee County invites you to a lecture and slideshow presentation on “Batavia Past and Present” to be given by Joshua Pacino at the Richmond Memorial Library at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The public is welcome. The event is free. The library is located at 19 Ross St. in the city of Batavia.
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Oakfield Museum and Research Center Open Hours

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The Oakfield Historical Society welcomes you to our Museum and Research Center during weekly open hours 1-3 pm on Sundays. The US Gypsum Company and the company houses are 2016’s featured exhibit, and the perennial favorites Native American artifacts and War Room are updated continuously. Help us identify the company houses and workers in photos, and share your USG stories. Our informative books are available for purchase and make great gifts!
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Le Roy senior awarded full scholarship to Yale University

By Howard B. Owens

Le Roy's Alex Wynn is Yale-bound. The high school senior has won a full scholarship to the prestigious university from QuestBridge.

Wynn is among 918 students selected by QuestBridge for a 2017 National College Match scholarship that sends high-achieving, low-income students to top universities.

U.S. News and World Report ranks Yale as one of the top three universities in the nation. Yale counts among its graduates presidents (both Bushes, Bill Clinton, Gerald Ford), world-renowned actors (Meryl Streep, Paul Newman, Jodie Foster), and business leaders (Indra Nooyi, CEO of Pepsi, John E. Pepper Jr., CEO of Walt Disney Co.), along with leaders in many industries and professions.

Alex said she learned about QuestBridge during her junior year and decided to join more than 15,000 other high school students who would seek a QuestBridge scholarship.

The process included a visit to Yale, which helped convince Alex that Yale was where she wanted to go if given the chance.

"Yale has been my top school ever since I was afforded the opportunity to visit last June," Alex said. "Despite my love of the school, its low acceptance rate made me believe that I never would actually be accepted, let alone be offered a full scholarship. Words cannot describe how grateful I am to be able to attend my dream school for the next four years, nor can they describe how incredibly excited I am for this amazing opportunity."

She will major in Chemical Engineering.

"I feel extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to work with a student of Alex's caliber in the first year of my career as a school counselor," said Austin Dwyer, a counselor at Le Roy High School. "On the very first day of school, Alex introduced herself to me and informed me she was applying to a National College Match Program that included some of the most selective schools in the entire country.

"Alex has been an outstanding self-advocate for herself, especially throughout the extensive application process of this program. Alex is truly a 'go-getter' when it comes to accomplishing something, whether it is in the classroom or an extracurricular commitment, and has been a great role model for our students."

Principal Tim McArdle said Alex has worked hard and the school is proud of her.

"Alex's commitment to academic excellence coupled with a passion for participation in music, athletics, and other extracurricular clubs, along with service in our community has made her an ideal Oatkan Knight whose journey is inspiring," McArdle said. "She has pushed herself in the classroom to always challenge her intellect and fulfill her love of learning.

"Evidence of her success can be found all over our school from helping launch our Knights' Tech Desk to excelling in her AP courses to performing in our marching band and musical pit. We are very excited for her and her family; it is truly life-changing, and we are so proud! I would like to thank QuestBridge for their commitment to college-bound students across the country."

Photo: Alex Wynn, taken Saturday night at Le Roy's Christmas Tree lighting.

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