Thank You

e family of Dana Redance would like to thank each and every one of you who sent cards, owers, said prayers and for being there for calling hours and service through such a di cult time in our life. ank you, Dana’s friends, at McCarthy Tire Service, a big thank you to Livingston County Sheri ’s Department, Search & Rescue, Roger King, US Marine Corp for presenting the ag, Wayland Color Guard & MC Members. A special thank you to John Kendall Jr for calling 911 & to Amber for being such a wonderful daughter & giving such a wonderful eulogy for your dad. ank you, Amber and John, for being there with me & going through the most di cult day of our lives. I love you both so much, ank you. ank you to Brock Baird for all your guidance and kindness & your service to us. e love & memories of Dana will live on forever in our hearts. You will always be my knight in shining armor.

e Family of Dana Redance, Carrie, Amber, Matt, Jennifer, Kimberly Redance & Grandchildren & extended family

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April 22, 2023

Patricia A. Gardner, age 73 of Dansville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a short illness on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville.

Patty was born on November 25, 1949 in Dansville to the late omas & Florence (Eich) Faulds. She was the Senior Account Clerk for the Livingston County Treasurer for many years prior to retiring.

Patty enjoyed taking long country rides where she photographed nature. She was an avid gardener and watercolor artist. An animal lover, she especially loved her dogs and many cats. Nothing brought Patty more joy though than spending time with her children and grandchildren whom she loved very much.

Patty is survived by her husband of nearly 49 years, Keith Gardner; her children; Jessica Gardner Taranko, Eric (Heather) Gardner, Amy (Tim Miller) Gardner, Holly (Caleab Fronk) Gardner; her grandchildren, Seth Gardner, Sam Taranko, Nate Gardner, Evan Bodine, Connor Gardner, Ellie Miller & Emmett Miller; her great-grandson, Caleb Gardner; her brothers, Bill (Nancy) Faulds & Richard “Dick” Faulds; and many nieces, nephews, & cousins.

Family and friends called from 4-7pm on ursday, April 27, 2023 at the Chamberlin-Baird Funeral Home in Dansville. Patricia’s funeral service took place at 10am on Friday, April 28, 2023 at the funeral home. Burial was in Greenmount Cemetery, Dansville.

In lieu of owers, please consider making a memorial contribution in Patricia’s memory to the local Girl Scouts of Dansville, NY, 50 Perine Street, Dansville, NY 14437.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Chamberlin-Baird Funeral Home in Dansville. To leave an online condolence, please visit BairdFuneralHomes.com

WRITING YOUR OWN LAST WILL & TESTAMENT

List the names and addresses of all of your children. If the children are minors, at this point you can also specify your wishes with regards to their guardianship. List the names and addresses of the people whom you wish to have custody of your children.

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In memory of Kathleen Mehlenbacher

e family of the late Kathleen Mehlenbacher wish to express our deep appreciation to those who have o ered kindness, support and messages of sympathy and comfort in our bereavement. We especially wish to thank the Perkinsville Fire Department.

Doug Mehlenbacher and Family

April 21, 2023

Paul A. Moore, age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday,April 21,2023,surrounded by his family at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Paul was born on February 13, 1937 in Westview, NY to the late Walter & Glenna (Johnson) Moore. He was a graduate of Dansville Central School and earned an Associate’s Degree in Farm Mechanics from Morrisville Ag Tech and his Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Handling from Empire State University. He honorably served our country in the US Army, retiring after 31 years as Sergeant Major. Paul worked for Foster Wheeler, Stone Conveyor in Honeoye, Gunlocke in Wayland & as a security guard at Modern Land ll in Lewiston.

Paul is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years, Sharon (Robson) Moore; his children: Andrew Moore & Lucinda O’Connell; his grandchildren: Michael (KellyLynn Parker) Moore and Killian, Kienan & Delaney O’Connell; his brother, Lyle (Barbara) Moore; and many other family members & friends.

In addition to his parents, Paul is predeceased by his son-in-law, LeLand O’Connell and his sister, Leola Teed.

In his spare time, Paul enjoyed traveling & cruising, working on antique tractors & trucks, and remodeling their home with his wife. He also enjoyed collecting John Deere tractors and Army baseball caps. Paul was a member of the Brooks Grove Methodist Church in Brooks Grove, NY and St. James United Methodist Church in Niagara Falls, NY, serving as Lay Leader and was a part of many committees. Paul was a current member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ossian Center. Outside of church, Paul was a member of the Ossian Historical Society and co-president of the Harter Family Reunion Group with his brother,Lyle.

Family and friends called from 4-7pm on Friday, April 28, 2023 at the Chamberlin-Baird Funeral Home. Paul’s funeral service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Ossian Presbyterian Church, 4817 Ossian Hill Road. Burial will take place at Westview Cemetery, Ossian with full military honors.

In lieu of owers, please consider making a memorial contribution to the Ossian Presbyterian Church, Strong Memorial Hospital, or the Army Emergency Relief Fund.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Chamberlin-Baird Funeral Home in Dansville.

To leave an online condolence, please visit BairdFuneralHomes.com

DID YOU KNOW?

Though office work might not be the first profession individuals think of in relation to elevating one’s cancer risk, sitting at a desk for most of the day can increase a person’s risk for cancer. According to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, sitting for most of the day without engaging in physical activity puts individuals at increased risk for cancer. How much extra risk does that entail? Though no two individuals are the same, studies have equated sitting for eight hours a day without any physical activity to the risk posed by obesity and smoking. The DFCI notes that sitting over long periods of time has been known to cause increased blood pressure, high cholesterol and excess body fat around the waist, each of which have been identified as factors that increase a person’s risk for cancer.

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Dining Out With Children

Active children can learn table manners and restaurant behavior early on through practice. These lessons can open children up to new food experiences and help them grow accustomed to social settings. Do not set your child up to fail by selecting a restaurant that is too fancy or quiet. Save those restaurants for when your company is adults only. A place that is used to noise (and moderate mess) is better.

Bring along some games, toys and other trinkets to keep their attention. Try playing games, such as counting the packets of sugar or finding people wearing red shirts.

Avoid dining out with a tired child, and be prompt in selecting meals and eating. This is not a time to linger, as youngsters’ attention spans and willingness to sit still tend to be minimal. Be prepared to leave with a to-go box if a child proves unruly.

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Pitfalls To Avoid Falling Into Debt

Failure to budget: A budget is the most effective way for individuals to gain control of their spending. That lesson seems to resonate more with young people than older men and women. A 2019 poll from Debt.com found that 74 percent of consumers between the ages of 23 and 38 use a budget to govern their spending, while only 67 percent of consumers between the ages of 39 and 54 use a budget. A failure to budget can increase the risk of spending impulsively and make it hard for consumers to see what’s coming in and what’s going out. That’s a recipe for accumulating debt.

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When should I prune raspberries to ensure a good harvest this year? Did I miss that timing? What other plants should be tended to in spring to ensure successful production this season?

Raspberries should be pruned in late winter or early spring (February - April).

We recommend leaving 4 - 6 canes per square foot at this time. For the ease of picking, a raspberry patch will be between 1 - 3 feet wide; if the patch is wider, consider cutting back or pulling out canes that widen the patch too much. When pruning out canes, cut them at the base. First, remove canes that have bulges in them-- these are usually caused by cane borers, and the internal damage causes the canes to collapse once they become heavy with fruit. Second, remove all canes that have pale, dried-out looking bark, as those have fruited and will not yield fruit again. Next, remove the thinnest canes. Ideally you will be left with 4-6 thick, sturdy canes. If those canes have little remnants of fruit on their tips, you may cut the tips back to encourage more branching.

Elderberry is another berry crop that can be pruned in the same time period. Cut out canes that are 3 years old and over. Inspect the bark on the remaining canes, removing areas with cankers (sunken, discolored lesions) and canes that have holes in them. When cutting back diseased canes such as these, look into the cross-section of the pruning cut. If you observe browning or uneven tissue in the pruning cut, continue cutting back until it is uniform.

Berry plants that should be pruned before their leaves emerge include: blueberry, currant and gooseberry, seaberry, and pawpaw.