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Online POLL
Siena College Research Institute surveys New Yorkers’ holiday favorites, trends, and traditions each year. 89% of New York State residents celebrate Christmas, 13% celebrate Hanukkah, 6% celebrate Kwanzaa, and 81% celebrate New Year’s Eve. Which of the following end of year traditions and intentions will you include in your year-end plans?
- Donate money, food, or gifts to local charitable organization/s
- Volunteer time to help during the holidays
- Attend religious or cultural ceremonies
- Binge holiday shows and/or crank holiday music
- Create holiday ‘magic’ for family and friends
- Make New Year’s resolutions (whether or not you keep them)
- Combination of the above
- None of the above
Poll ends 12-30-2024
Poll ended 12-23-2024
If you think this holiday season feels shorter than normal, you’re not wrong. 2024 has the shortest holiday season, with only 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas (compared with 33 days in 2023). What is your favorite way to celebrate the winter holiday season?
6.7% Festive decorations
46.7% Quality time w/family & friends
20.0% Seasonal foods and treats
6.7% Travel / plan travel
20.0% Staying cozy indoors with movies and books
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CELEBRATE SAFELY THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE
Don’t overindulge in alcohol. For many people, overindulging in alcohol is part and parcel during New Year’s Eve celebrations. Such behavior puts everyone at risk, even people who don’t drive. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, conservative estimates suggest that roughly one-half of sexual assaults on American women involve alcohol consumption by the perpetrator, victim or both. While alcohol and its relationship to traffic fatalities draw the bulk of the attention on New Year’s Eve, even people who don’t intend to drive should recognize the dangers of overindulging in alcohol and drink responsibly.
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HOW TO SUCCEED WITH YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
Plan on being patient. Men and women who expect immediate results may be in for some disappointment, and that can compromise their future efforts. Recognize that resolutions rarely produce overnight results, and that commitments to losing weight and saving more money take time. If necessary, set small goals that can serve as markers on your way to achieving the larger goal.
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GLOBAL NEW YEAR’S TRADITIONS
Filipinos embrace round fruits for the new year. The custom includes gathering 12 different round fruits for each month of the year. The round shape symbolizes wealth and prosperity.
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Eighty-Year-Old Man Considers Having a Child With His Partner
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a reasonably healthy 80-year-old man who is fortunate enough to have a partner of child-bearing age. She would like to bear us a child, but I am concerned about any potential problems with my old genes and any birth defects that might be caused by them. Please help us decide. -- R.B.
ANSWER: This is a question I usually hear from my patients when they are in their 60s or 70s. Eighty is quite old to be considering fathering a child. The first issue is that men get less fertile as we age. Older men are less likely to get their partners pregnant, and this difference is apparent by the age of 35. There are not good data for potential fathers in their 80s.
If you and your partner do have a successful pregnancy, there is an increased risk of deleterious genetic conditions and birth defects that are more likely in children who have older fathers. Down syndrome, which is normally associated with an advanced maternal age, is also more common among the offspring of older fathers.
Some heart conditions are more common. Epilepsy and schizophrenia are more common as well, as are autism spectrum disorders. Some cancer rates are increased. Babies are more likely to have a low birth weight, be born premature, and require the neonatal ICU.
However, the magnitude of the effect is modest. On average, 1 in 50 pregnancies with a father under the age of 30 will have one of the common health conditions that are studied in couples. With children who have a father over 50, the rate is 1 in 38. Even though the odds are that you would have a healthy child, the likelihood of a significant health issue for a man over 80 will be substantially more concerning. There just aren’t data for men as old as you are that can give us a reliable estimate.
Another issue to consider is whether you will be around to see your child grow up and be there as a father. The average 80-year-old man has a life expectancy of just under eight years. If you are substantially healthier than average, or if your parents lived for a very long time, this number could be better. But the average 80-year-old (assuming your partner has the child while you are still 80) is not likely to see their child reach their 10th birthday. The early death of a father has a negative impact on the physical and mental health of a child.
I conclude that there are significant risks in bringing a child into the world at your age.
DR. ROACH WRITES: I got my first dose of Shingrix in 2022 and forgot to get the second. Do I need to get two more doses now or just one? -- L.B.S.
ANSWER: According to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the vaccine series does not need to be restarted, and you can just take the second dose.
However, this type of delayed administration hasn’t been thoroughly tested. I’ve had patients come back several years after the first dose and elect to redo the whole series just to be sure.
Much of the world rings in the new year in grand fashion. Celebrations may include fireworks, concerts and, of course, champagne. But while there might be common elements to New Year’s celebrations regardless of geography, the parties can vary greatly depending on where celebrants happentobe.
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WORDS FOUND IN “NEW YEAR’S EVE”
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MAKE THE YEAR AHEAD CLUTTER-FREE
Adopt an “out with the old, in with the new” mantra. Resolve to discard olditemsafterpurchasingnewonesorreceivingbirthdayorholidaygifts. Hanging on to old items because they can still function and serve some utility is a recipe for a cluttered home. Anytime you or a family member brings a new item into your home, make sure the item it’s replacing finds itswayoutthedoor.
A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY TO ALL, LARGE AND SMALL
DEAR READERS: As we prepare for the holiday in this hectic season, it’s a wonderful opportunity to spend time with all of our pets and celebrate togetherness. But the holiday season can also present dangers to your pets, especially if you have a lot of guests over.
Here are some important safety tips:
• Don’t let dogs drink from the Christmas tree’s water pan; it may be contaminated with dirt and debris from the tree trunk or parts of decorations (like tinsel and fake snow) that can harm them.
• In fact, just keep pets away from the tree in general. Cats love to jump up and knock glass ornaments from the branches; dogs may chew on the pine needles or candy canes.
• Scented candles can irritate pets; lit candles on low tables can be knocked over. Keep them away from pets.
• Use sturdy, snap-top lids on garbage cans so pets don’t sneak in to purloin tasty scraps. Some of that food can be harmful to them, like onions, garlic or raisins.
• Put chocolate and sugar-free candies out of reach of pets; both present toxic dangers to them (cocoa and xylitol sweetener).
• During parties and dinners, place your pets in a safe room with water, food and toys. ey’ll be much happier without the noise and bustle, and you won’t have the stress of keeping an eye out for them.
Finally, once the hectic unwrapping of gi s and serving of food is over, make some space and time to relax with your pets. A er all, the holiday season is all about being with loved ones -- and our pets are part of the family group!
A very happy holidays to all my readers, far and wide. ank you for making this world a wonderful place for all our pets, great and small.
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Magic Maze
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By Fifi Rodriguez
1. MOVIES: What is the name of the snowman in the animated movie “Frozen”?
2. GEOGRAPHY: How many U.S. states does the Mississippi River run through or along?
3. ADVERTISING: Which product uses a cartoon character whose first and middle names are Horatio Magellan?
4. MUSIC: In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many “geese a-laying” are given to the narrator’s true love?
5. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of nuts are in a Snickers candy bar?
6. BIOLOGY: What is epimorphic regeneration?
7. TELEVISION: Who starred in the 1980s exercise video series “Sweatin’ to the Oldies”?
8. ANATOMY: How much of the human brain is made up of fat?
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6. Regeneration of a cspecifi part of an organism, like when a lizard can regrow a tail.
10. LITERATURE: Which famous author often uses Castle Rock as a setting in his novels? 1. Olaf. 2. 10 states. 3. Cap’n
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* If you have a stained porcelain sink, try using it to soak your stained garments. e presoak can do double duty on the stained sink and washable alike.
* To make your own breadcrumbs without a chopper or blender, place dry bread pieces in a plastic bag. Use a rolling pin to “roll” them to crumbs.
* “Laundry stain removers can be good to remove stains from concrete drives. For instance, my relatives’ car was leaking, and I was able to get the stains from my pavers using a spray and wash stain remover that I borrowed from the laundry room. It worked very well.” -- S.E. in Arkansas
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Fine Homebuilding MAGAZINES, 1981-2004 and 2012-2023. Very few missing issues. Pick up, Mendon. Text 585-613-1908
Queen size Jamestown BOX SPRING. Almost new. In two sections for easy handling. Henrietta. 585-334-3267
Three 2-drawer STEEL FILE CABINETS. Pick up, Penfield. 585-264-1068
LITTLE TYKES SCHOOL DESK. Pick up, Bergen. 716-474-2884
KING SIZE BED FRAME. Pick up, Geneseo. 585-991-8255
ELVIS COMMEMORATIVES: 11 TV Guide commemoratives, 3 Elvis Special Edition booklets, 1 Newsweek 8/97, 1 Life 1987, 1 Tape. Phelps. kelleykevin612@gmail.com
Two complete TWIN BEDS with frames, mattresses, box springs, mattress pads, blankets. Hemlock. elsiecostanzo@gmail.com
One wood and one plastic used but steam-sanitized standard ROUND TOILET SEATS. No issues, hardware included. Conesus. Text/ Call 607-542-9113
50 various RECORDS, box of cassettes, some 8 tracks. Must take all. Fairport. cszilagyi1@rochester.rr.com
Life Fitness ELLIPTICAL - works great. You move: heavy, need truck and friends. Also, basic HOME BREWING EQUIPMENT, carboys, bottles, brushes, etc. Canandaigua. 585-469-4539
GE GAS OVEN with four burner stovetop (c. 2003). Everything works except the broiler button. Pickup in Penfield. corcaigh111@gmail.com
54” x 78” FOAM MATTRESS TOPPER, 3” thick. Great for camping. Phelps. 315-548-8685
MERCURY SABLE WAGON in working condition, around the year 2003. 585-500-2588
Stories! 4-H Camp Bristol Hills is looking for your OLD CAMP TALES for the Camp Centennial. Pre-1980 preferred. Jah249@cornell.edu
GHILLIE SUIT and CAMOUFLAGE NETTING, anything to hide in the woods. scoutmasterdavid@yahoo.com
Sturdy OAK DINING ROOM TABLE and an ELECTRIC STOVE w/oven in good working condition. 585-381-6546
OLD ELECTRONICS, tube testers, tube radios, tube stereos, anything tube. OLD RADIOS, transistor radios, microphones, test equipment, speakers, and amplifiers. greg3151@ymail.com
MINI FRIDGE in working condition and ADULT NUTRITION DRINKS, any brand. Call/text 585-649-8706
METRONOME, either manual or electric. 585-948-5079
COAT TREE, small to medium DOG CRATE, small PET CARRIERS, and an APARTMENT SIZE REFRIGERATOR. 585-507-8788
‘70s-’90s ROCK RECORDS, CASSETTES, and 8 TRACK TAPES. gzintel1967@gmail.com
Mercury SNOWMOBILE PARTS 1974-76 for restoration project. Call or text 585-733-2026
DOG FOOD, CAT FOOD, CAT LITTER, ADVANTAGE OR FRONTLINE. holdfort@rochester.rr.com
Any WEBER GRILLS. Call or Text Matt 315-576-1278
Cooperstown Dreams Field TRADING PINS. salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com
OLD BOY SCOUT & GIRL SCOUT items. bartonta@gmail.com
FOOD DEHYDRATOR for meat, veggies, etc. 585-697-4489
Small HARD SHELL CAMPER. Registration not required. Call or text 585-455-4363
ATARI 2600 with games, BUFFALO BILLS BLANKET and a PORTABLE DVD PLAYER. 585-415-8513
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• - Crossroads House: Genesee County’s only comfort care home. Please consider lending your time and talents to care for our two residents at end-of-life. Will train! Email: ashleymanuel@ crossroadshouse.com
• - American Red Cross: Doing Good Does You Good - Blood Donor Ambassador. Greet blood donors, help them sign in and monitor their well-being a er they have donated. Allegany, Cayuga, Monroe, Ontario & Wayne Counties. Training provided. 585-690-4021 or RecruitWNY@redcross.org
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• - Cheshire Volunteer Fire Dept: e Cheshire Fire Department is looking for dedicated individuals to be part of our team! Join the busiest volunteer fire department in Ontario County. Firefighters, EMTs, Boat Operators, Cold/Ice Water and Rope Rescue Techs plus support personnel needed. Training available. Email: CVFDTreasurer@CheshireVFD.com- Rush Recreation and Park Association: Help us plant and care for 50 acres of Native Trees, Bushes, Perennials on formerly farmed land as a demonstration of the beauty and utility of native plants in providing food and habitat for reduced numbers of birds and pollinators. Email: jchaize@ rochester.rr.com
• - Patrick Place-A Comfort Care Home: Patrick Place-A Comfort Care Home in Scottsville is looking for additional volunteers, Resident Care and other opportunities. No experience necessary, all training provided. Go to https://patrickplace.org/volunteer for info and application.
• - Webster Association of Senior Program Supporters: Volunteer drivers will drive Webster School District Residents, seniors and disabled, to their medical, dental, physical therapy, health related appointments anywhere in Monroe County. A great Webster service for those who are no longer able to drive themselves. Email websterwasp@gmail.com.
• - Serenity House of Victor: We are a two-bed comfort care home needing caregiver, grounds, or fundraising volunteers. Free 2 hour weekly training Mondays, Wednesdays OR ursdays beginning 11/4. Share your most valuable gi - yourself! Come join our team. Email serenityhousevictor@gmail.com or call 585-729-7617.
• - Teresa House: Could you spare 4 hours twice a month? Teresa House, Livingston County’s only comfort care home, invites you to join our compassionate end-of-life care team. No experience necessary—hands-on training provided. Email nurse@teresahouse. org or visit teresahouse.org/volunteer to apply today!
• - Friends of the Red Jacket Community Center: RJCC is looking for volunteers to help plan, advertise and staff community events. Social media, grant searching/writing, and volunteers for our October Punkin Chunkin event especially desired. Make a difference today! Email: FriendsOfRJCC@gmail.com
• - Light Hill: A caring heart is all you need! Join our family in caring for those at a profound and beautiful time in life. Flexible shi s. Training & support provided. Email: marie@lighthillhome.org
• - Livonia Volunteer Fire Department: Come join us in helping our community and its citizens in what may be the worst day of their life during a fire, accident or many other emergencies. Contact Dave Peck at 585-519-2360 for more info.
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From our family to yours, we wish you a Christ filled Christmas and Blessed New Year.
~ Benjamin Green and Family
HOW EVERYDAY PEOPLE CAN CUT ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Install a low-flow shower head. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends that eco-conscious consumers looking to reduce their energy consumption install lowflow shower heads with flow rates less than 2.5 gallons per minute. This is especially important for people living in homes with dated fixtures. Water fixtures installed before 1992 might have flow rates as high as 5.5 gallons per minute, which is both wasteful and costly. Test the flow of a shower head by placing a one-gallon bucket beneath a shower head running at the pressure you normally use. If
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CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE A PART OF HOME SAFETY
Even though chimneys do not require daily upkeep, regular maintenance efforts help chimneys operate safely and prevent deaths and injuries while protecting homes from fire.
Various problems can arise when chimneys are not well maintained. Such problems include chimney fires, carbon monoxide poisoning and early failure of the chimney and heating sources that the chimney vents.
Carbon monoxide can be scary, as it is virtually invisible without a proper detector. The National Vital Statistics System says that, in 2015, 393 deaths resulted from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning in the United States. When carbon monoxide is breathed in, it builds up quickly and combines with the blood, reducing the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. The Canada Safety Council says that body tissue and cells can’t function without oxygen.
Chimney fires are another potential byproduct of poor chimney maintenance. The Chimney Safety Institute of America notes that chimneys expel the byproducts of combustion, including smoke, water vapor, gases, unburned wood particles, hydrocarbon, tar fog, and assorted minerals, which can condense on the inside of the chimney flue. The residue, called creosote, is highly combustible. With the right conditions, a chimney fire can occur.
Richard “Dick” A. Schubmehl
December 18, 2024
Wayland – Richard A. Schubmehl, “Dick” passed away late Wednesday afternoon, December 18, 2024 at the Vincent House Comfort Care Home in Wayland.
Dick was born July 6,1933 in Wayland,the son of Fredrick and Dorrana (Jacobs) Schubmehl. He grew up in Wayland, graduated from Wayland Central School in 1952 and remained a lifelong resident of the Wayland area. Dick served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He entered April 22, 1953 and was honorably discharged April 21, 1955. After his discharge, Dick and Alma Ann Middleton were married on October 13, 1956 and celebrated over 68 years of marriage. He worked for Craig Colony in Sonyea as a cook and retired from there in the late 1980s. roughout the years after,he was a painter. Many homes in and around the area were painted by Dick.
His hobbies were many! Dick enjoyed hunting; umpiring and refereeing both little league baseball and soccer; and coaching baseball. He was a communicant of St. Joseph’s church and volunteered whenever he could, especially during the Festival years. He was a member of the Adoration Society, the Wayland Historical Society and was a life member of the Wayland Fire Department. His volunteering was also appreciated at the Vincent House in Wayland.
Dick was pre-deceased by his parents,Fred and Dorrana Schubmehl; his daughter, Beth Ann Schubmehl; and brother, Robert and Fred “Junior” Schubmehl. He is survived by his wife, Alma Ann Schubmehl of Wayand; his son, David (Valerie) Schubmehl of Wayland and his daughter, Julie (Curt) Colombo of Penfield; his grandchildren, Katie (Cody) Recktenwald of Wayland, Rebecca Schubmehl of Wayland, Matthew (Katie) Schubmehl of TX, Ellen (Sam) Lentine of Rochester and Brian (Carly) Colombo of Pittsburgh; his great-grandchildren, Colton and Jack; his brother, Ronald Schubmehl of Churchville and sister, Genie Brunswick of N. Cohocton; along with many nieces and nephews.
Dick and his family offer a very special thank you to all the staff and volunteers at the Vincent House.
Dick’s family and friends were invited to his funeral service on Monday, December 23rd, 2024 at 11am at St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. Committal prayers and interment took place immediately following at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Wayland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vincent House, 310 Second Ave.,Wayland, NY 14572.
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Lilies
The flower most commonly associated with funeral services in the popular mind is the lily. Lilies are often interpreted as a symbol of the innocence that has been restored to the soul of the departed. A white stargazer lily symbolizes sympathy and any type of white lily expresses majesty and purity.
Robert Jon Sahrle December 13, 2024
Springwater – Robert Jon Sahrle, 69 years of age, passed away late Friday afternoon, December 13, 2024 in Springwater.
Bob was born August 14, 1955 in Bath, the son of Charles and Helen (Blowers) Sahrle. He grew up in Springwater; graduated from Wayland Central School in 1974 and remained a life resident of Springwater. His employment career began as a machinist at Kodak in Rochester and then he began a career driving trucks for many local companies and to this day he still drove for many local farmers.
Bob and Susan M. Donovan were married May 4, 1985 at the Sparta United Methodist Church and celebrated over 39 years together.
Bob had numerous hobbies and interests. He loved anything to do with John Deere and was very proud of his 1950 John Deere B. He was a farmer at heart and loved driving tractors. He worked on cars; enjoyed boating, fishing and hunting; he was a 50 year member of the Springwater Fire Department; a past member of the Springwater Rod N Gun Club; and a member of the Springwater Sons of American Legion. Bob was constantly roaming the hills of East Springwater and loved spending time at “ e Cabin” in West Springwater. However, as his family stated, he was “an amazing husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather!” His passing was sudden but his memory will dearly linger forever.
Bob was pre-deceased by his parents, Charles and Helen Sahrle; and two brothers, Gerald and omas Sahrle. He is survived by his wife, Sue Sahrle of Springwater; his children, Jessica (Chris) Andersen of OR; Amy (Joel) Goodwin of Springwater and Craig (Laura) Harter of Springwater; his grandchildren, Lynnea, Cortney, William, Kaitlin (Adrian) and Daniel; his great-grandchildren, Brooklynn and Beau; his siblings and in-laws, Ronald and Linda Sahrle of Perkinsville, Millie Edmond of Rochester,Bonnie Fink of NC,Kenneth Sahrle of Dansville, Valary Sahrle of Perry and Judi Sahrle of CO; along with many nieces and nephews.
Bob’s family and friends did callTuesday,December 17,2024 from 1-3pm and 6-8pm at St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. Bob’s funeral service was held Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10am at the funeral home. Committal and interment did take place immediately following at Pleasant Valley in Springwater.
Contributions in memory of Robert J. Sahrle may be made to the Springwater Fire Department, PO Box 289, Springwater, NY 14560. Please visit www.stgeorgefuneralhome.com for online condolences.
EmmaLampertCooper: ROCHESTER’S PAINTER OF LIGHT
BY KAYLEE DUDA
BeforeRochester became synonymous with photography, the city was home to a pioneering artist who mastered the art of capturing light and life in a different medium. Emma Lampert Cooper, an acclaimed Impressionist painter, broke through societal barriers to establish herself as one of the most celebrated artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her story is one of perseverance, passion, and a deep connection to her craft that still resonates today.
Born in Nunda in 1855 (and moving to Rochester with her family in 1864), Emma Lampert displayed an early affinity for art. Growing up in a period when opportunities for women were limited, especially in the arts, she pursued her talent with remarkable determination. She graduated from Wells College inAurora, NY, then advanced her studies at the Art Students League in NYC, a renowned institution that nurtured some of the greatest artistic talents of the era.
Lampert led the art department of the Foster School in Clifton Springs for two years and taught painting classes for five years at the Mechanics Institute, known today as the Rochester Institute of Technology. As the Rochester Art Club formed in 1877, Lampert served as its first vice president, embarking on a decades-long relationship with the club.
Lampert’s work quickly garnered attention, both at home and abroad. By the time she began exhibiting her art internationally, she had developed a distinctive style rooted in the ideals of the Impressionist movement. Her paintings often featured serene landscapes bathed in soft, diffused light, evoking a sense of tranquility and wonder. While many Impressionists focused on capturing fleeting moments, Lampert brought her own perspective to the movement, blending atmosphere with a dreamlike quality that set her work apart.
Her landscapes, often pastoral in nature, were her signature, but Cooper’s versatility extended to architectural subjects as well. She had a particular talent for depicting European landmarks, which she rendered with a striking balance of precision and mood. These works were inspired by her extensive travels with her husband, Colin Campbell Cooper, a fellow artist whose career frequently intertwined with her own. The couple’s shared passion for art and exploration led them across Europe, where Cooper’s brush brought iconic structures and idyllic countryside scenes to life.
Although her career took her far from Rochester, Cooper’s ties to her hometown remained strong. At the Mechanics Institute, she mentored young artists and championed the arts within the community. Her presence in Rochester’s artistic circles was significant, not only for her contributions as an educator but also as a role model for women pursuing creative careers.
Cooper exhibited her paintings widely, earning medals in prestigious exhibitions in Paris, Atlanta, Chicago, and New York City. Her international acclaim placed her among a select group of women artists who achieved recognition during a time when the art world was overwhelmingly male-dominated.
Yet, despite her successes, Cooper’s legacy often remains overshadowed by her male counterparts, which makes her story even more compelling. She not only persevered in the face of societal limitations but thrived, creating a body of work that continues to captivate viewers more than a century later.
Today, Emma Lampert Cooper’s art can be found in galleries across the United States, including Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery and Strong National Museum of Play. Her work serves as a testament to her technical expertise and her ability to convey emotion through light and color. Her influence extends beyond her canvases; through her teaching and mentorship, she inspired a generation of artists to pursue their passions and defy expectations.
In many ways, Cooper was ahead of her time. She understood the power of art to transcend boundaries and connect people across cultures. Her paintings capture the world’s physical beauty but also the intangible essence of the places she depicted.
Emma Lampert Cooper’s story is one of quiet defiance and artistic triumph.At a time when women faced immense challenges in achieving recognition, she forged her own path with unwavering determination. Her legacy, preserved in her art and the lives she touched, continues to shine as a beacon for those who dare to dream and create. Rochester can proudly claim her as one of its own—a pioneer whose light still illuminates the world of art.
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A little shout out to the town of Caledonia for their beautiful light poles with giant snowflakes at the top; they are beautiful and make me smile every time I drive through! Along with that; the house in Caledonia with the giant tree lit up in the back yard is stunning. A great way to feel the spirit!
Walmart - Batavia, thank you for returning my wallet
Wake up, children of today. It's a really depressing time of year for us senior citizens. We are getting older. Sicknesses come, and so does bad weather. Do you care? You used to come visit on a weekly basis or call twice a week. Why don't you come see us now? You say "it's too far to drive, it's over an hour and a half away,” but you can travel to the mountains or go on a holiday cruise. As seniors, we see this as you don't care any more about Mom and Dad. Some day, you will care, but will that be too late? What's wrong with the world today? Remember, we are your family. Wake up - God Bless You - Senior Citizens, Your Parents
Driving Is Not A Game
On Friday, December 13th, my wallet was lost at Walmart in Batavia, or I possibly left it at the cashier. When I got home, I realized it was not in my purse and panicked. My husband and I drove back to the store, and someone had turned it into the customer service counter. I asked if they knew who turned it in, but they did not know. I want whoever did this to know, I am sincerely grateful. I have had a very tough year. You have no idea how grateful I am to whoever did this and I wish I could thank you personally.
Unfortunately, today it seems many drivers look at driving as a game - swerving, jumping lights, going through stop signs - with no regard to the ramifications if someone is in their way. Vehicles are not toys. Recently I was rear-ended at a busy intersection going into work. I was told that the foot slipped off the brake. Luckily, I wasn't physically hurt. My family has had some very challenging times the past few months and things were finally getting better. The car I was driving is brand new - Less than 2 months before, our previous car had been totaled by a driver who left the scene. To be told by the driver that hit me the other morning that insurance is for when you make mistakes doesn't cut it. As my parents taught me, when you get into a car you are responsible for your life and other people's lives. Think about it.
Stony Brook Pediatrics
Seeking to hire a full-time RN or LPN for our Dansville and Geneseo offices. We are a private practice with over 30 years of experience caring for our children in the communities we serve. We are looking for a nurse with at least 1 year of experience in Pediatrics. e position is 4 days per week. 1 evening a week and 1 Saturday every other month. We offer competitive pay and benefits. Our rate is $26-$32 per hour based on experience.
Submit a resume to the attention of:
Nurse Manager at sbpeds@gmail.com or PO Box 499 • Dansville, NY 14437
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Salary: Of course everyone would love to earn more money when changing jobs, but there is more to changing jobs than just improving your bottom line. As you begin your job search, consider how much you currently earn and if that allows you to live a life you love. If so, don’t overemphasize finding a new job that pays considerably more than your currently earn. On the flip side, young professionals who want to start a family in the years ahead should consider the costs associated with such a decision and how the salaries they earn at their next jobs may affect what they want down the road.
A nursing opportunity to become part of a diverse and multidisciplinary radiation oncology team. A broader prospect to be a patients’ advocate, educator, and care-coordinator. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: patient assessment and care, patient education, care coordination, telephone triage, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Must possess a positive attitude, flexibility, excellent assessment/critical thinking skills, strong interpersonal communication skills, and autonomous decision-making skills. Recent acute and/or oncology experience preferred.
To apply please visit www.rochester.edu/people/nursing and reference posting #252628
