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Sponsored Post: Mancuso Real Estate • Open House January 26!

By Lisa Ace

Open House: Sunday January 26, 12-2 pm
Address:  47 Vernon Ave. Batavia NY 14020

List Price:   $124,900

Move in ready this 3/4 bedroom home with over 2,200 sq ft includes many new updates including all new thermo windows, newer mechanicals, extra cupboard space, and 2nd floor laundry.  Newer kitchen appliances including dishwasher and built in range. Large addition with half bath leads to deck through new sliding doors. Spacious fenced in backyard with large shed. Great neighborhood street close to parks and shopping.
 
For more information about this listing, please contact:
Michael Sisson, Sales Agent/Mancuso Real Estate
P:585-409-4172
F:585-345-1003
Email: mike@mancusoproperties.com

Sponsored Post: St. Joseph School will celebrate Catholic Schools’ week starting on Sunday January 26th

By Lisa Ace

St. Joseph School will celebrate Catholic Schools’ Week starting on Sunday January 26th with an Open House at 10 a.m. followed by a Family Mass and lunch provided by Subway. The Open House is for all prospective students and pre-registration is not required.

The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2014 is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” The theme encompasses several concepts that are at the heart of a Catholic education. First, schools are communities — small families in their own right, but also members of the larger community of home, church, city and nation. Faith, knowledge and service are three measures by which any Catholic school can and should be judged. There is no better way to invest in a child’s future — or the future of our world.

In recognition of Catholic Schools' Week, students will participate in Crazy Hat and/or Hair Day on Monday. Parents are encouraged to join their children for lunch that day and play Bingo. On Tuesday, K-2 students will visit the YMCA for activities including swimming, group exercises and fun in the bounce house. Students in grades 3-8 will go bowling at Mancuso Lanes. Wednesday is Pajama/Movie day and on Thursday students will participate in “House” activities including dancing, trivia, and making Valentine’s gifts for Veterans. The week will wrap up on Friday with a 7th/8th grade Basketball Game and participation in Jump Rope for Heart. The festivities will conclude with a Family Dance on Friday night at the school.

To find out more about St. Joseph School, the Open House or Catholic School’s Week, visit www.sjsbatavia.org or call 343-6154.

Sponsored Post: Vendor booths are filling up fast for the new Genesee County Chamber of Commerce Home Show!

By Lisa Ace

Business Owners – what would it take for you to get your business in front of over 1,500 potential customers in a three-day period? This year you can have that opportunity by participating in the First Annual Genesee County Chamber of Commerce Home Show. The all-new Home Show will be held on March 28-30 at the Falleti Ice Arena and the Chamber is committed to presenting a first-class show highlighting exhibitors displaying the highest quality products and services provided by businesses in the Genesee Region.

Over 50 of the 81 vendor booths have already been reserved but plenty of good spaces are still available on a first-come, first-serve basis. So don’t miss out! Reserve your booth today for this big event.

If you are interested in participating in what promises to be a landmark event, contact Kelly Bermingham at 585-343-7440, ext. 26, or kbermingham@geneseeny.com. Or visit the Chamber’s Web site at www.geneseeny.com/homeshow for more information.

Sponsored Post: The YMCA features their Winter Session Guide! Sign up today!

By Lisa Ace

The YMCA -- for youth development, for healthy living and social responsibility! A New Year for a New You! Our new winter session of classes begin on January 5, 2014. Below is a listing of some of our class offerings. Please click the graphic above for the full winter session guide. Register for one of our many classes today!

Youth Development Classes & Events

  • Taekwondo
  • Adult Taekwondo
  • Youth Indoor Soccer
  • New! Pee-Wee Champs
  • Challenger Sports
  • Winter Club Soccer
  • JV & Varsity Club
  • Vacation Fun Camp
  • NEW! Youth Weight Training
  • Gymnastic Classes
  • Swim Lessons
  • YMCA Day Camp
  • YMCA Kinder Camp
  • YMCA Camp Hough
  • Birthday Party options
  • Preschool Classes

Wellness Classes & Healthy Living

  • Water Wellness Classes
  • Spiritual Wellness
  • Silver Sneakers Classes
  • Cycling Classes
  • Yoga
  • New! Personal Training
  • Pilates
  • Zumba
  • Sunday Strength & Sweat
  • Athletic Aesthetics
  • Ageless Fitness
  • Interval Sculpt
  • Cardio Sculpt
  • Kickbox Cardio
  • New! Full Body Blender
  • New! Re-Boot Camp
  • Adult Sports
  • Adult Soccer League
  • Pickleball
  • Social responsibility & volunteer programs

Special Events

  • Parents night out
  • Family movie night

For more information on membership, classes and programs, please visit us online at: http://www.glowymca.org/

Time is running out to get a 2014 calendar of Genesee County pictures

By Howard B. Owens

There's a little time left to get a 2014 calendar of Genesee County photographs.  We'll accept orders up until noon tomorrow.

Here's how you can get a calendar: Buy one or become a new member of The Batavian Club and receive a calendar for free (existing members get a discount).

The calendar by itself is $25, plus sales tax, plus $4 for shipping and handling, if you're not a member.

For Club members (check your e-mail for details), it's $14, plus tax, plus $4 shipping and handling.

Use the Paypal buttons below to join the Club or the button on the bottom to buy calendars All calendar orders must be received by Dec. 16.

Members receive $325 in gift certificates for local businesses.

TO JOIN: Use PayPal buttons below, or to pay by check (annual only) or credit card, click here to download form. Or call (585) 250-4118 to pay by credit card.

We've set up four membership tiers -- Subscribe to the club monthly as one person or as a household, or annually at either of those levels. 

Members receive a membership card, bumper sticker and a package of gift certificates to local businesses. 

It's important to note, this isn't a subscription to read the site. Our stories remain free to read. This is a voluntary subscription with benefits (and we'll add benefits as it grows).

Join via PayPal below, or for annual and one-time memberships paid by check, click here to download this form (monthly, recurring payment memberships must be via PayPal or credit card.) To pay by credit card, use the form, or call (585) 250-4118.

Monthly Single Membership, recurring payment - $5 per month
Includes membership card and bumper sticker, one package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Monthly Household Membership, recurring payment - $10 per month
Includes two membership cards and two bumper stickers, one package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Annual Single Membership, recurring payment - $50 per year
Includes membership card, bumper sticker, one package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Annual Household Membership, recurring payment - $100 per year
Includes two membership cards and two bumper stickers, one package of gift certificates to local businesses.

 

Annual membership, one payment of $60
Includes membership card, bumper sticker, one package of gift certificates to local businesses.

Annual household membership, one payment of $120
Includes two membership cards, bumper sticker, one package of gift certificates to local businesses.

Order Calendars for $25 each:

Number of Calendars 1 Calendar $25.00 USD2 Calendars $50.00 USD3 Calendars $75.00 USD4 Calendars $100.00 USD

 

Sponsored Post: St. Joseph Catholic School to host informational meeting for new All Apostles' Society!

By Lisa Ace

St. Joseph Catholic School will be holding an informational meeting about its new All Apostles' Society this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the school's cafeteria. Development Director Chad Zambito will review the school's recent fund raising activities and Principal Karen Green will provide an update on enrollment and technology.
 
Anyone interested in attending should call 343-6154 or send an e-mail to chadzambito@gmail.com
 
The school has also announced that it will hold an open house at 10 a.m. on an. 26. For more information call 343-6154.

Sponsored Post: Thank you from Cedar Street Sales & Rentals!

By Lisa Ace

The entire staff at Cedar Street Sales & Rentals wants to thank you for your patience during the road construction project. We are movin’ on up from a beat up, one lane dirt road to a paved road complete with lines. Cedar Street is now paved, the bridge has been raised to accommodate tall tractor-trailers and some of the sidewalks leading to the park have been completed. The balance of the work is scheduled to be finished next spring. We are excited. It was much overdue and it will really look nice once completed. The sidewalks will serve a much needed purpose allowing access to our beautiful Dewitt Park. 

For most of November it was difficult at best to get to our business. Many times the wait was 15 minutes or more and customers were forced to try both ends of the street. We greatly appreciate our loyal customers who took extra time out of their day to pick up rental equipment, buy a part, shop for a new snowblower or chainsaw, or just stop in to browse. We realize that your time is precious and we can’t thank you enough for supporting us. 

We want to thank Zoladz Construction for a job well done, especially considering the time frame and conditions that they were given to complete the job. They worked incredibly hard and tried their best to be as accommodating as possible to the businesses and homes on Cedar Street. 

As a token of our appreciation we are raffling off a Shop Local Christmas Gift Basket complete with Oliver’s Candies, Kutter’s Cheese, Finger Lakes Wine, local movie and dinner gift certificate and $100 spending money! No purchase necessary. It’s our thanks just for stopping in. The drawing will be held on Wednesday, December 18th.

Thank you again for 20 years of support. God Bless and Merry Christmas. 
Guy Clark
Cedar Street Sales and Rental

Sponsored Post: Deck your walls with custom graphics from Vinyl Sticks!

By Lisa Ace

DECK YOUR WALLS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH CUSTOM FRAMED CANVAS PRINTS AND FABRIC WALL GRAPHICS FROM VINYL STICKS!

Are You Looking for that Exceptional Gift for that “Hard to Shop For” Person? Let Vinyl Sticks Sign & Decal Company Help!

Don’t “Break the Bank” shopping online for removable wall graphics. Vinyl Sticks uses high quality fabric vinyl to create visually stunning wall graphics and art. Do you have a photo of your son or daughter making that big play at the game? Let us turn it into a one of a kind LIFESIZE wall graphic for their bedroom!

Need a gift for Grandma? How about a framed Custom Wall Canvas? This is the same high quality product you would receive from a professional photography studio; only ours is made in-house, right here in Batavia and it won’t leave your pockets empty. This holiday season, give a gift that your loved ones can cherish for years to come!

Call Adam or Joe at Vinyl Sticks today at 585-300-4307 and they will gladly provide you with an estimate and answer any questions you may have.

Please take a moment to check out the gallery at www.VinylSticks.com.

Since opening nearly a year ago, Vinyl Sticks has quickly become Batavia’s premier Sign and Decal Company. Vinyl Sticks uses a state-of-the-art wide-format printer and software to create stunning graphics, banners, vehicle graphics and much more. They have graphics that allow you to advertise on glass, while still being able to see out of the glass. These one-way window graphics make great gift ideas for business advertising and custom designs for the rear window of vehicles. 

Vinyl Sticks offers free estimates, free consultation, and of course design, production and installation services. Feel free to visit Vinyl Sticks, located at 23 Ganson Avenue in Batavia, NY. Off of Route 63, turn onto Evans Street; go past the Falleti Ice Arena, and at the stop sign go straight onto Ganson Avenue. Vinyl Sticks will be on your right.

Gift Certificates are available in any amount!

The Batavian's mobile app now available for iPhone

By Howard B. Owens

If you have an iPhone, you can now download The Batavian's mobile app from the app store. Click here for a link to the app

It's a very simple app: It's a feed of what is posted to the home page and we will send alerts of select stories we post to the home page. The cost is $1.99. At best, with fee, we hope to offset our costs in providing the app.

For the Droid version, click here.

Sponsored Post: Snow Removal by The Grasshopper!

By Lisa Ace

The Grasshopper Lawn Care and Snow Removal is a growing professional snow removal business located in Batavia, NY, but we also serve the surrounding towns located within Genesee County.

We provide quality snow and ice removal services to both residential and commercial customers. We are a 24/7 snow removal business during the winter months, offering monthly and seasonal contracts. We plow at 3 inches of snow to make sure you are never late to work or appointments.

Get a 10-percent discount on seasonal contracts if you sign up before December 15th. Winter is just around the corner ... Don't get caught buried in the snow! Give us a call or text today at 993-7017.

Sponsored Post: Personalized by Santa offers you 20% off your order!

By Lisa Ace

Visit Personalizedbysanta.com to find the best personalized ornaments for your family's Christmas tree. Enter coupon code “batavian2013” and receive 20% off your entire order. Offer good through December 31st. All orders over $50 will receive free shipping. Our store is located on Route 5 in Stafford approximately ¼ mile east of the Red Osier. Customers are encouraged to complete their orders online, but we can make an accommodation for anyone wishing to pick up their order in person at our shop in Stafford. Just use the comments section during checkout or the “Contact Us” button on the home screen to let us know that you would like to come by the shop.

For the remainder of this season, we will remain an online-only business. But we are very excited to announce that our business on Rt. 5 will be changing its name to Main Road Christmas and be open to the public beginning in September 2014. Main Road Christmas will feature selections from some of the nation's most sought after and cherished Christmas collections including Christopher Radko, Willow Tree, Fontinini, Byer's Choice, Department 56, Jim Shore, Snowbabies, and last, but certainly not least, Old World Christmas. The store will maintain the largest collection of Merck Family's Old World Christmas ornaments of any retailer in New York State. Follow us on Facebook, follow us on The Batavian, or make an appointment to see the shop. For now, just visit www.personalizedbysanta.com -- Merry Christmas!

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