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Sponsored Post: Register today for the annual Golf Against Cancer Golf & Bocce Tournament

By Lisa Ace


Golf Against Cancer Golf & Bocce Tournament will be held at the Batavia Country Club on Friday August 18th, 2017. An 18-hole course has a links type flavor to it with it's wide fairways and large, undulating greens.

The watered fairways provide an even test of golf for all levels of skill. You'll love the scenic panoramic views you will be afforded during your round, especially on the back nine where you can enjoy a breathtaking vista of the entire course.

For the golf tournament: this is a 4-person scramble tournament. Hole-in-One prizes on all par 3 holes. Putting contest. Mulligans (can be used anywhere EXCEPT Par 3 holes) and Skins available for purchase at event.

While foursome registrations are encouraged, individual registrations are permitted. Entry fees ($95/Golfer) includes: Greens fees, cart, lunch, dinner, prizes, and loads of fun!

For the bocce tournament: Entry fees ($50/player) includes: bocce, lunch, dinner, prizes and a ton of fun!

Sponsorship Opportunities: If you, or your business would be interested in sponsoring this event, please contact the GCA office at (585) 345-0417. For more information, visit our site

Sponsored Post: Reasons to hire an attorney for a workers’ compensation claim

By Lisa Ace

Reasons to hire an attorney for a workers’ compensation claim: 

  • 1. The workers’ compensation system is complex, confusing, and often difficult to navigate. 2. We will look out for your best interests, fight on your behalf against the insurance carrier to maximize your benefits, and make sure your questions are answered. 
  • 3. In some cases, you may be entitled to a financial award, even if you did not miss any time from work as a result of your work-related injury. 4. The insurance carrier will have a team of attorneys working on their behalf, having an attorney fighting on your behalf helps to level the playing field. 

Please call Kristin Allen at 585-815-9003 for any of your workers’ compensation needs. 

Sponsored Post: The Crossroads House Annual HUGE Garage Sale this weekend

By Lisa Ace

Sasha, the Crossroads House dog, was test driving one of the peddle cars we will be selling at The Annual Crossroads House Garage Sale this weekend. This year features more than 6,000 square feet of covered tent and garage space loaded with merchandise.

We have furniture for every budget and taste. Housewares galore, collectibles, glassware, antiques, small appliances, brand new items and more. Items will be replenished throughout the sale so plan to come each day on School Street behind Ficarella's Pizzeria. We will have a preview day again this year on Wednesday July 26th from 9am to noon. There is a $10 admission for that day only and prices will be firm.

New this year will be expanded, later hours on Thursday and Friday where we will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday we will have special one price bag and box sales from 9 a.m. to noon.

As always, hot dogs and drinks will be available for purchase Thursday and Friday, courtesy of the First Baptist Church There are bargains and buys for everyone and 100 percent of the proceeds will help us continue to be a gift TO the community made possible BY the community. For more information on the sale, please click here to visit us online.

Sponsored Post: Skynormous Savings at Dan's Discount Tire now thru July 31st

By Lisa Ace


Dan’s Discount Tire & Auto is making your tire buying experience plain and simple. We won’t be undersold. We will BEAT anybody’s price on comparable tires, plain and simple.

  • No Charge 4-WHEEL ALIGNMENT. An $89.99 V­­­alue (Not An Alignment Check) 
  • Tire Installation (Mount & Computer Balance) ONLY $20.00​
  • No Charge for Valve Stems, excludes TPMS
  • No Charge to Reset Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • FREE Rotations for Life of the Tires

Dan’s Discount Tire & Auto Service Center, 48 Batavia City Centre, Batavia, NY 14020 • (585) 343-7210. Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Visit us online at: www.danstire.com or email: dan@danstire.com

Must mention posting on the The Batavian at time of service. Offer applies to four new tire purchase. For aspect ratios below 50 and rim diameters 19” and higher additional mounting and balancing charges apply. Alignment includes toe-in adjustments only. Most vehicles. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, discounts or coupons.

Sponsored Post: Today is Farm Bureau & Bring Your Tractor to the Fair Day at the Genesee County Fair

By Lisa Ace

Saturday, July 22nd - Farm Bureau Day & Bring Your Tractor to the Fair Day

  • 8:30am NIOGA Colored Breed Show (Show Ring)
  • 9am NIOGA Holstein/Open Class Dairy Show (Show Ring)
  • 9am ECYSS - Youth Breed Show (Old Draft Horse Barn)
  • 10am FARM STOCK TRACTOR - Bring Your Tractor!!
  • Enhanced Tractor * Garden Pullers (GRANDSTAND)
  • 10am EXHIBIT HALLS & BUILDINGS OPEN
  • 1pm 4-H Goat Obstacle Course Contest (4-H Goat Barn) 
  • 1pm - 11pm Midway Open (Amusement Area)
  • 12pm Cowgirl Couture - Barrel Racing (Horse Ring)
  • 2pm 4-H Vegetable Contest (Kennedy Building)
  • 2:30pm 4-H Rabbit Knowledge Contest (Merton Building)
  • 3:30pm Small Fry Tractor Pull (Exhibition Building)
  • 4pm 4-H Market Animal Master Showman Contest (Show Ring)
  • 6pm 4-H Scavenger Hunt (Kennedy Building)
  • 6:30pm Empire State Pullers Tractor Pulls (GRANDSTAND)
  • 8pm -12am - Divided by Zero - Band (Entertainment Tent)
  • 8pm 4-H Non-Market Animals - Beef, Goat, Sheep & Swine Released
  • 8pm 4-H Non-Animal Exhibits Released

*This schedule is tentative and is subject to change at any time*

DAILY AT THE GENESEE COUNTY FAIR: $5 Carload Admission Every Day & Night! * Midway Rides * DAILY WRIST BAND SPECIALS AVAILABLE. 
* Agricultural Awareness Exhibit * Livestock Exhibits * Air Sculpture – Transforming Balloons into Art (Exhibition Building), Chainsaw Carver—Elaine Foy.

Sponsored Post: Today is Community Day & Thrill Night at the Genesee County Fair

By Lisa Ace

Friday, July 21st - Community Day & Thrill Night

  • 9am ECYSS - Showmanship Clinic (Old Draft Horse Barn)
  • 10am 4-H Beef Cattle Judging Contest (4-H Beef Barn)
  • 10am EXHIBIT HALLS & BUILDINGS OPEN
  • 11am ECYSS - Judging Clinic (Old Draft Horse Barn)
  • 12pm 4-H Livestock Costume Contest (Show Ring)
  • 1pm - 11pm Midway Open (Amusement Area)
  • 2pm ECYSS - Showmanship (Old Draft Horse Barn)
  • 4pm ECYSS - Fitting Clinic (Old Draft Horse Barn)
  • 5:30pm 4-H Tractor Driving Contest - Via Pre-Registration (Kennedy Building)
  • 5:30pm - 10pm Under the Gun - band (Entertainment Tent)
  • 6pm NIOGA Jr. Showmanship (Show Ring)
  • 7pm COUNTY FAIR GRAND DEMOLITION DERBY (Grandstand)
  • 8pm Cowgirl Couture - Barrel Racing (Horse Ring)
  • 10pm - Exhibit halls & buildings close

*This schedule is tentative and is subject to change at any time*

DAILY AT THE GENESEE COUNTY FAIR: $5 Carload Admission Every Day & Night! * Midway Rides * DAILY WRIST BAND SPECIALS AVAILABLE. 
* Agricultural Awareness Exhibit * Livestock Exhibits * Air Sculpture – Transforming Balloons into Art (Exhibition Building), Chainsaw Carver—Elaine Foy.​

Sponsored Post: Today is Veteran’s Day at the Genesee County Fair

By Lisa Ace

Thursday, June 20 - Veteran’s Day at the Fair

  • 9am 4-H Dairy Cattle Show (Show Ring)
  • 9am Open Sheep Show (Old Draft Horse Barn)
  • 9am 4-H Horse Show - Games, Gymkhana Classes (Horse Ring)
  • 10am EXHIBIT HALLS & BUILDINGS OPEN
  • 2pm 4-H Goat & Sheep Quiz Bowl (Merton Building)
  • 5-10pm Midway Opens (Amusement Area)
  • 5:30-7pm 4-H Market Animal Auction Buyers Dinner (Kennedy Building)
  • 7pm Genesee Speedway SPECIAL STOCK CAR RACES (Grandstand)
  • 7pm Karaoke (Entertainment Tent)
  • 7pm 4-H Market Animal Auction (Show Ring)
  • 7pm 4-H Horses Released
  • 10pm - Exhibit halls & buildings close

*This schedule is tentative and is subject to change at any time*

DAILY AT THE GENESEE COUNTY FAIR: $5 Carload Admission Every Day & Night! * Midway Rides * DAILY WRIST BAND SPECIALS AVAILABLE. 
* Agricultural Awareness Exhibit * Livestock Exhibits * Air Sculpture – Transforming Balloons into Art (Exhibition Building), Chainsaw Carver—Elaine Foy.​

Sponsored Post: Today is Children's Day at the Genesee County Fair - $5 Ride specials from 1-4pm

By Lisa Ace

Wednesday, July 19th - “Children’s Day - 4-H Family Night” Kids ride special $5 wrist bands 1-4pm

  • 9am Open Draft Horse Show - Halter Class (Horse Ring)
  • 10am 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest (4-H Dairy Barn)
  • 10am EXHIBIT HALLS & BUILDINGS OPEN
  • 10am-2pm Home Depot Kid’s DYI Workshop (Entertainment Tent)
  • 12pm 4-H Sheep Show (Show Ring)
  • 12:30pm Small Fry Tractor Pill (Exhibition Building)
  • 1pm Open Draft Horse Show - Hitch Class (Horse Ring)
  • 1-4pm Midway Opens for Special Kid’s Day - $5 Ride Wrist Bands (Amusement Area)
  • 2-4pm Balloon Animal Demonstrations (Exhibition Building)
  • 4-10pm Midway Open (Amusement Area)
  • 5pm 4-H Hog Show (Show Ring) 
    Open Swine Show to follow 4-H (Show Ring)
  • 6pm Fair Queen Pageant (Entertainment Tent Stage)
  • 6pm 4-H Poultry (Merton Building)
  • 7:30pm 4-H Barn Dance (Show Ring)
  • 10pm - Exhibit halls & buildings close

*This schedule is tentative and is subject to change at any time*

DAILY AT THE GENESEE COUNTY FAIR: $5 Carload Admission Every Day & Night! * Midway Rides * DAILY WRIST BAND SPECIALS AVAILABLE. 
* Agricultural Awareness Exhibit * Livestock Exhibits * Air Sculpture – Transforming Balloons into Art (Exhibition Building), Chainsaw Carver—Elaine Foy.​

Sponsored Post: Love your job? Oatka Milk is now hiring

By Lisa Ace

O-AT-KA Milk Products -- don’t let the name fool you. When you walk through our 600,000-square-foot facility you won’t see a single jug of milk.

While we do make traditional dairy products such as evaporated milk, butter and powder, we’re also a huge player in the beverage industry. Our locally made products are shipped globally for the world’s largest beverage brands. We make great tasting dairy based beverages such as ready-to-drink coffee and protein drinks. And we do it all, right here in Batavia – research and development, procurement, manufacturing, packaging, distribution and more. 

Why should you want to work for us? Our roots run deep; we’ve been in business since 1959 and since then our growth has been unmatched in the area. As a premier employer in Western New York, we offer a safe work environment with exceptional benefits. Our culture is one of passion and continuous improvement; allowing us to provide talented, motivated employees opportunities to advance in a rewarding career. 

If you’re ready to become a valued member of a winning team, fill out your application today at www.oatkamilk.com/careers.

Sponsored Post: Today is Senior Citizens Day at the Genesee County Fair

By Lisa Ace

Tuesday, July 18th Senior Citizens Day/Rochester Regional Health United Memorial Medical Center

  • 9am 4-H Horse Show—Western Classes (Horse Ring)
  • 9am 4-H Market Hog Show (Show Ring)
  • 10am Open Class Rabbit Show (Merton Building)
  • 10am EXHIBIT HALLS & BUILDINGS OPEN
  • 11am-1pm Home Depot Veterans DYI Workshop (Entertainment Tent)
  • 12pm 4-H Market Lamb Show (Show Ring)
  • 5-10pm Midway Opens (Amusement Area)
  • 4-10pm Faith at the Fair - Christian Music (Entertainment Ring)
  • 6pm North American Classic Six-Horse Hitch (Horse Ring)
  • 6pm 4-H Rabbit Show (Merton Building)
  • 6:30pm 4-H Market Steer Show (Show Ring)
  • 10pm Exhibit halls & buildings close

*This schedule is tentative and is subject to change at any time*

DAILY AT THE GENESEE COUNTY FAIR: $5 Carload Admission Every Day & Night! * Midway Rides * DAILY WRIST BAND SPECIALS AVAILABLE. 
* Agricultural Awareness Exhibit * Livestock Exhibits * Air Sculpture – Transforming Balloons into Art (Exhibition Building), Chainsaw Carver—Elaine Foy.​

Sponsored Post: The Genesee County Fair begins today! It's Emergency Responder Night

By Lisa Ace

MONDAY, JULY 17th “Emergency Responder Night” 

  • 9am 4-H Horse Show—English Classes (Horse Ring)
  • 9am Goat Show (Show Ring)
  • 10am EXHIBIT HALLS & BUILDINGS OPEN
  • 11am 4-H Beef Cattle Show (Show Ring)
  • 12pm Open Beef Show (Show Ring)
  • 12pm 4-H Dairy Cattle Fitting Clinic & Contest (4-H Dairy Barn)
  • 5:30pm PARADE LINE-UP – Genesee Speedway Pits (Fairgrounds)
  • 6:30pm GENESEE CO. FAIR GRAND PARADE through the Fairgrounds
  • 7pm - Karaoke (Entertainment Tent)
  • 9pm Outdoor Movie (Hill behind Parmelee Building)

*This schedule is tentative and is subject to change at any time*

DAILY AT THE GENESEE COUNTY FAIR: $5 Carload Admission Every Day & Night! * Midway Rides * DAILY WRIST BAND SPECIALS AVAILABLE. 
* Agricultural Awareness Exhibit * Livestock Exhibits * Air Sculpture – Transforming Balloons into Art (Exhibition Building), Chainsaw Carver—Elaine Foy.​

Sponsored Post: This adorable Cape Cod is a must see! Call Nancy Crocker today

By Lisa Ace

So adorable-spacious Cape Cod in town of Batavia. Three bedroom, one and a half bath, first floor master bedroom and bath, large living room with fireplace, country kitchen, dining room overlooks private back yard-detached 2 car garage. Beautiful three season room-patio. New siding, windows and roof in last 2 years, new bathroom, built in fire-pit, spacious throughout. Remarkable condition-first floor laundry. Truly a must see! Public water and sewer. Workshop in basement is everyone's dream! Call Nancy Crocker today to see this one-of-a-kind listing, or click here for more information.

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