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St. George - Forsythe Funeral Home and M uments

109 West Naples St. • Wayland, NY 14572 (585) 728-2100

EXPLORE HOSPICE OPTIONS FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE

Hospice should be discussed when doctors realize that they’re running out of treatment options to prolong life. If such discussions are delayed, seriously ill patients may not fully benefi t from the advantages awarded them through hospice.

Anna G. Shull Februar y 9, 2022 Anna G. Shull, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville. A gathering will be held in the spring at Erwin Cemetery. Details will be available soon. To leave an online condolence, please visit BairdFuneralHomes.com

Erin Irene Stephens Februar y 21, 2022

Erin Irene Stephens, 30, of Dansville, New York, passed away on Feb 21st, 2022 in Noyes Memorial Hospital. Family & friends may call from 1pm-3pm on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the ChamberlinBaird Funeral Home, 73 Main Street, Dansville where services will be held at 3pm. Erin was born at St. James Hospital in Hornell to Scott & Tammy Stephens on November 12, 1991. She went to high school at Canaseraga and graduated in 2010. She received an Advanced Regents Diploma and was involved in the Humane Society in her early twenties. She went on to attempt a degree in Graphic Arts from Corning Community College. She enjoyed hiking, skiing, drawing, gardening, gaming, card games, spending time with friends and family, and playing with her dog Simon. Erin is survived by her ancé, Brent Parsons of Dansville; step-daughter, Lillith Parsons of Dansville; her parents, Scott and Tammy Stephens & sisters, Bridget and Anna Stephens of Canaseraga; brother, Justin Kiblin of Dansville, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Kenneth and Margery Stephens. Memorial donations may be made to any animal shelter or humane society. We hope that she may nd the same happiness in the afterlife as she brought and strived for in life.

Things to think about while planning a eulog y * Some churches do not allow eulogies during a church service. Others permit a brief reflection before the service or at the end. If you want a eulogy to be part of a church service, discuss this with the minister. Ask when during the service it is preferred and if there are any guidelines or restrictions to be aware of. * Other appropriate times for a eulogy may be during an evening service, during a visitation or following the remembrance service at a luncheon or reception. * If there are to be any readings during the service, the eulogist should be informed. * If there is to be more than one eulogy given, review this with the minister and coordinate with each speaker. Each speaker should avoid similar stories and themes, and each should be brief.

Looking for R&R in the Finger Lakes?

Visit Naples!

BY JODI CARUSO

What do you like to do for relaxation and recreation? Hiking? Horseback Riding? Yoga? Gol ng? Kayaking? Camping? Doing something you truly love, such as shing, can be very relaxing for both your mind and your spirit. Everyone needs enjoyable activities which o er a deep sense of relaxation to rejuvenate. e only question is where to nd them. Look no further than Naples, NY! Go to Water When looking for a destination people are o en drawn to localities that o er things to do to relax and things to do for recreation. Naples, NY, is surrounded by a host of activities that satisfy both relaxation and recreation. Naples is located on the southern end of Canandaigua Lake. e beautiful West River and Naples Creek o er an abundance of water activities for children and adults alike. Kayaking along the West River through three seasons each year is a source of spectacular beauty and can be a lazy oat or a very active paddle covering many miles! e river winds along with many small tributaries, home to a delectable display of birds, sounds, owers, and wildlife. American Bald Eagles, Great Blue Heron, Otter, Turtles, frogs, ducks, and many more may be visible during your travels. Where the West River ows into Canandaigua Lake, one will o en nd many boats entering the water for a day of shing, water skiing, or a leisure cruise up the lake. e nearby Woodville Boat Launch is easily accessible for lake boats, riverboats, and kayaks. Boat rentals are also available! Seek the Waterfalls Just south of the West River and the boat launch is an entirely di erent way to enjoy the water surrounding Naples: waterfalls! Creek walking, waterfall climbing, and picnics Creekside are popular ways to enjoys these natural water favorites. Grimes Glen, a local attraction and tourist hot spot, is home to three waterfalls. Its foot trail continues for about ¬Ω mile, but a er that be sure to have your water shoes as you must do a little creek walking to get to the rst waterfall. e second waterfall features a nice swimming hole as well as a cave. Leashed dogs are abundant along the trail as are families, teens, and groups of hikers. is is a fairly easy hike, so if you are interested in a more challenging hike and perhaps a waterfall to climb, Clark ’s Gully o of Route 245 is the waterfall trail for you! ese are just a few of the waterfalls and trails around Naples! Horses, Hiking & Hi Tor Wildlife Management Naples is also home to many Horse Farms that o er riding lessons, trail and group rides, birthday parties, and more! Horseback riding from novice to experienced abound! Some of the horse farms also o er Birthday parties, group rates, and weekly lessons. Some businesses will even trailer horses to High Tor Wildlife Management Area for a ride through hundreds of acres of absolute beauty. Hi Tor Wildlife Management consists of approximately 6,800 acres. is WMA has numerous ecological habitats, steep hills, gullies, cli s, and wetlands. It boasts two boat launches, plenty of trails, shing, hiking, and more. With some of the most extensive hiking trails in the area, Hi Tor is an exciting destination for outdoor enthusiasts that want to relax shing, walking, or hiking.

Parks - Where Families Can Relax & Have Fun! Families can nd both relaxation and recreation at Naples area parks. Highlights include e Naples Community Park, Ontario County Park, and Cumming Nature Preserve. e Naples Community Park includes over 88 acres featuring hiking trails, an 18hole disc golf course, a pump track, athletic elds, pavilions, and more. Disc golf is exploding in popularity and is fun for the whole family! Naples Community Park even o ers discs to borrow! e park has wonderful trails that follow the creek and wind up the hillside. Ontario County Park boasts many pavilions, camping, three playgrounds, unlimited views in all directions, and it’s one of the best places in the area to y a kite! Cumming Nature Center, which has been rated one of the best destinations for kids, is a living museum with hiking trails, beaver ponds, an educational center, snowshoe and cross-country ski rentals, Forest School, and educational classes. Check out one or all of them when you visit Naples! Food & Lodging ere are over a hundred rentals in the Naples area, including cabins in the woods, houses on the lake or river, chalets overlooking the lake, full houses, tiny houses, houses in the Village, or houses high on the hill. Ontario Park also o ers cabins and camping. Which rental makes you most relaxed. Do you want a hot tub, re pit, wood stove, more bedrooms, solitude? Whatever you are looking for, you will nd it! Whether for a family of ten or a cozy couple, Naples has what you are looking for to renew and relax. When you decide on the activities and secure a place to stay, you may ask, Where shall we eat? Naples has many eateries from small cafes to largescale restaurants. Some restaurants are located at Wineries and Distilleries, some are in the village and others dot the countryside. ere are also local farm markets, and a locally owned grocery store to fully stock your rental. So much awaits you and your family in the Naples. Come discover your ideal way to both relax, rejuvenate, and recreate. Grab your gear, book your stay, and get outside! What are you waiting for? Watch for Genesee Valley Publications’ exciting & informative Naples Community & Tourism Guide coming soon to the Naples area!”

Snow & Pine Trees at Cumming Nature Center - Lauren Hirsh Clark’s Gully - Nigel Peter Benon Kent

Delicious Local Food! - Larkin & Trevor

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