Dansville-Wayland- Genesee Valley Penny Saver- 9-27-24
Autumn Delight
Cohocton’s 59th Annual
Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024
Spaghetti Dinner-Presbyterian Church • 4-7pm Autumn Delight Property Decorating Contest Judging TODAY - Open to all residents/businesses of the Town of Cohocton Homecoming Varsity Football Game at Cohocton Sports Complex Dansville/Wayland-Cohocton vs. Letchworth/Warsaw/Perry • 7pm
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024
THE FOLLOWING EVENTS WILL BE HELD ON THE VILLAGE GREENS: 10am-5pm Arts, Cra s, Antique & Flea Market
Fruits of the Press: Wine & Spirit Tasting-5th Annual Beef on Weck: by Cohocton Lions Club
Historical Exhibit-Downtown and Larrowe House-Hot Apple Sundaes
Many Foods Sponsored by Local Organizations Petting Zoo Sponsored by Loon Lake Riders 4H Club
Chicken Barbecue at Firehouse • 11am-2pm Parade • Noon
Entertainment on the Village Green • 1-5pm Horse Drawn Wagon Rides • 1-5pm (Tentative)
Soccer Games at Sports Complex - Girls JV vs. Avoca/Prattsburgh & Boys JV vs. Naples • 5pm Soccer Game at Sports Complex - Boys Varsity vs. Naples • 7pm
FIREWORKS at Sports Complex-Sponsored by SAL, Lions Club and Local Farmers • 9pm (a er the soccer games)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024
LOCAL CHURCHES AT REGULAR TIMES-Visitors Welcome Farmer’s Breakfast at Cohocton Fire Hall • 8am-noon Fall Classic Car Show-Cohocton Elementary School by Cruize’n Time Car Shows • 9am-3pm Fall Classic Antique & Vintage Snowmobile show*Pre. By Quad County Snowmobile Club • 9am-2pm Antique Tractor Show • 9am-?
THE FOLLOWING EVENTS WILL BE HELD ON THE VILLAGE GREENS: 10am-5pm Fruits of the Press: Wine & Spirit Tasting-5th annual Beef on Weck: by Cohocton Lions Club
Historical Exhibit-Downtown and Larrowe House Petting Zoo Sponsored by Loon Lake Riders 4H Club
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides • Noon-4pm (Tentative)
Roast Pork Dinner-St. Paul’s Lutheran Church • Noon-3pm Festival Ends- anks for Coming and See you October 3rd-5th, 2025 • 5pm
FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE
Condition of the property: Product shortages were another trend to emerge during the pandemic, and disruptions to the supply chain will not necessarily go away anytime soon. In addition, the cost of various products associated with home improvements, including lumber, skyrocketed during the pandemic. The National Association of Home Builders noted that while lumber prices declined in 2021, the price of lumber packages quoted to builders remained high.That means real estate investors who invest in properties that will need work could be forced to pay a lot to fix these properties. And ongoing supply chain issues could extend the time it takes to renovate a property. Investors must be able to bear these costs and lag times to make the most off their real estate investments.
1. Leadership Ontario kicks off cohort 3
2. Walker Fire Department Fall Festival 9-21-24
3. Nelson meets Spencerport’s Charles the mule at their museum
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A HEART FOR DAVIN MANN
October 19, 2024
EAT-IN OR TAKE OUT • 1–4PM Held at the Moose Club in Dansville
Benefit Basket Raffle
50/50 • Games
Stern Chicken BBQ Meal
Music
PURCHASE PRESALE TICKETS ONLY BY OCT. 8 $12
DETAILING • RUSTPROOFING CERAMIC COATING
Two Locations:
9355 Dansville Mt. Morris Rd. Dansville, NY 14437
585-474-2477
5900 Plastermill Rd.
Farmington, NY 14425 585-474-2477
The Village of Dansville will be flushing hydrants on Monday, October 7th and Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 They will do the East side of the Village on the 7th and the West side of the Village on the 9th.
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’ve been trying to take a picture of my cat “Jess” all summer long. But every photo looks terrible. Do you have any tips for taking good pictures of pets? -- Taylor H., Taos, New Mexico
DEAR TAYLOR: Patience and practice are your best friends when trying to get a great shot of your pet. Cats aren’t known for their tolerance of sitting in one pose for very long (especially when you’re trying to force them into a pose), and even well-trained dogs can’t stay in place too long.
Study the techniques of good photography; you can look them up online. Composition is more important than the device you’re using -whether an expensive camera or your smartphone. Incorporate these guidelines into your pet photography:
• Opportunity: Rather than posing your pet, photograph them in their daily lives.
• Eye level: Position the camera lens at the same level as your pet’s eyes, rather than aiming down at them.
• Focus: Make sure your device has a sharp focus on the pet’s eyes. If the auto focus has trouble doing so, try angling slightly to one side so their snout isn’t in the way.
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Meet Heaven
She is part dachshund and part chihuahua. She is very playful and loves to be picked up and have cuddles with her family.
• Natural light: Turn off the auto flash and rely on natural light, like sunlight or a warmly lit room. is keeps pets relaxed and gives a nice glow to the image.
• Background: Pay attention to what’s behind your pet. An unscooped litter box behind Jess will really stand out when you’re reviewing the photos.
• Unusual angles: Play around with different angles and perspectives when photographing your pet. Many won’t work, but you might be surprised at the ones that look amazing. Most important, have fun!
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.
Send us a photo and a brief write-up of your pet and we’ll feature it. Submit online at gvpennysaver.com - Share With Us. Or, Mail to: PO Box 340, Avon, NY 14414. Pets will be published at discretion of GVPS.
MOMENTS IN TIME
* On Sept. 27, 1989, Hollywood socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor, on trial for slapping a police officer during a traffic stop, storms out of the courtroom. Gabor had been pulled over for expired tags, expired license, open alcohol container then attempting to leave the scene. She slapped the officer when he caught up with her. (The History Channel)
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Nature and overall well-being - Given the aforementioned health benefits related to spending time in nature, it’s easy for even non-scientists to conclude that being outdoors has a profound impact on overall well-being. But non-scientists can rest assured that recent research has confirmed such conclusions. A 2019 study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that individuals who spent at least 120 minutes a week in nature were significantly more likely to report good health and psychological well-being than those who spent less time outdoors. Though the authors of the study cautioned that the exposure-response relationship was under-researched, and therefore likely needed to be studied more extensively, in the meantime individuals, after a consultation with their physicians and confirmation that it’s safe to get out more often, can aspire to spend at least 120 minutes in nature each week. The results may speak for themselves.
NATURAL WAYS TO FIGHT FALL ALLERGIES
Stay away from pollen. Stay away from pollen and prevent it from being tracked indoors. Remove shoes when walking through the door. Take off clothes worn outside and launder them promptly, showering to wash pollen off of the body. Use an air conditioner or keep windows closed when the pollen count is high.
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
How to Recognize Normal Versus High Blood Pressure
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there is some debate on what normal is today, but let us say that normal is 120/80 mm Hg. Does this mean that 110/90 mm Hg, 130/70 mm Hg, or 150/50 mm Hg is also normal? Is there any significance of the ratio between systolic and diastolic blood pressure? -- L.P.
ANSWER: Because so many people have high blood pressure, and the consequences of untreated or poorly treated high blood pressure include a risk for heart attacks and strokes, it’s critically important to understand this thoroughly.
For a young, healthy person, the lower the blood pressure, the lower the risk of blood vessel damage that leads to these dreaded complications of heart attack and stroke. I routinely see people with blood pressures of 90/60 mm Hg who are just fine (although they are a bit more likely to faint).
But for middle-aged and older people, we define blood pressure as normal when the systolic (first or top number) pressure is less than 120 mm Hg and the diastolic (the second or bottom number) is less than 80 mm Hg. Elevated blood pressure is when the systolic pressure is between 120-129 mm Hg and the diastolic pressure is less than 80 mm Hg. It’s considered hypertension when the systolic number is 130 mm Hg or greater, or the diastolic number is 80 mm Hg or greater.
So, all of the readings you proposed are hypertension -not just elevated blood pressure.
Of course, the higher the reading (in general), the higher the risk of damage to the blood vessels and, after some years, the higher the risk of heart attacks or strokes. It’s not the ratio of the systolic and diastolic numbers that is of interest; it’s the difference between them (also called the pulse pressure). So, with the numbers you gave, the pulse pressures are 20, 60 and 100 mm Hg. Independent of blood pressure levels, a higher pulse pressure confers additional risk to the person, mostly because very stiff blood vessels cause a high pulse pressure. Different types of blood pressure medicines affect pulse pressure differently.
Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu.
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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
* On Oct. 2, 1948, the first American road race since World War II takes place in Watkins Glen in New York. The New York Central railroad agreed to suspend train service so the drivers could safely cross the tracks.
2 tablespoons chopped oil-packed, sun-dried tomatoes, divided 1 large clove garlic, minced 4 tablespoons sliced fresh basil, divided coarse ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes or olive oil, divided 1 log (8 ounces) goat cheese 1/2 teaspoon Mediterranean herb seasoning (optional) crackers (optional) flatbread (optional) pita chips (optional)
Heat oven to 350 F.
Drain onions well; pat dry.
Spray shallow, oven-proof dish (34-cup size) with nonstick cooking spray. Place onions in dish. Press with spatula to flatten and crush.
Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons basil and black pepper, to taste. Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon oil.
Cut goat cheese into 6-8 rounds. Arrange over onion mixture. Sprinkle with remaining tomatoes; drizzle with remaining oil. Sprinkle with herb seasoning, if desired.
Bake uncovered 20-30 minutes, or until cheese is soft and mixture is bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Serve warm with crackers, flatbread or pita chips, if desired.
The autumnal equinox marks the first day of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. What is your take on fall?
- It’s my favorite season. Bring on all things fall
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Cooking for Two
1# Ham Slices
2# Beef Roast
2# Ground Beef
1# Ground Beef Patties
1# Pork Chops
2# Pork Roast
1# Sausage
1# Chicken Fillets
$56.00 Red Potatoes Available
Frozen Fruit & Vegetable Sale!
Cherries, Strawberries, Peaches, Blueberries, Raspberries, Peas, Corn, Broccoli and even Brussel Sprouts!
All orders must be placed by October 10!
Don’t wait. Call today!
HIKING: Hiking is a fun activity that can be enjoyed nearly year-round, but it’s especially enjoyable in the fall. That’s because few things in nature are as captivating as a park or forest when the fall foliage is in full bloom. Early fall also boasts ideal temperatures for hiking, as the mercury likely won’t rise enough or sink low enough to produce the kind of extreme temperatures that can compromise a hiker’s afternoon. Instead, fall temperatures tend to be mild and comfortable, allowing hikers to fully enjoy their often beautiful surroundings.
CUSTOM CATERING
We slaughter Monday through Friday Beef
Hogs • Buffalo • Lambs Goats • Rabbits • Alpacas We sell Beef (whole, 1/2s, 1/4s) or by the piece Hogs (whole, 1/2s ) or by the piece Lambs, Goats, Rabbits, Chickens
Special Hamburger $2.99 lb.
With 50# Min. Purchase
Whole Tenderloin $15.99
7 Kinds of Sausage
Dog Bones Trapping Supplies
Deer Season Starts October 1, 2024
We take them 7 days a week. We take them with hide on. We also do Hot Dogs, Jerky, Pepper Sticks, Bologna, Summer Sausage, Liverwurst, Salami, Smoked Hams, Deer Bacon & More
ROAST PORK AND SAUERKRAUT DINNER
DINNERS: $12.00 DINNERS: $12.00 Menu: Roast Pork, Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Applesauce, Rolls, And Cupcake
Apple, Apricot, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Cranberry, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Plum, Pumpkin, Red Raspberry, Rhubarb, & Strawberry Juice
Drive-Thru Take-Out Only! Sat., Sept. 28th • 4pm til gone! North Cohocton Methodist Church 10 University Ave., N. Cohocton $14.50/Dinner
Where Knowledge Grows
Hours: Mon.- urs.: 10am-8pm, Fri.: 10am-5pm and Sat.: 9am-1pm
October 2024
DPL joins OWWL and 300+ New York libraries for annual Great Give Back! is year’s annual charitable drive will collect diapers and supplies to aid the 1 out of 2 families that struggle to afford this critical necessity. e collection will run from September 23 through October 19, and proceeds will be donated locally. See our website for item donation info.
LIBRARY EVENTS
Some Library programs may require pre-registration to ensure adequate space and materials. Check out our online calendar for details & to register for events: bit.ly/ DansvilleLibraryCalendar
Regular Programming
• Storytime – Every Tuesday @ 6pm – Designed for ages 2-7; family members are welcome
• Sit & Stitch – is program will be on pause for October, but will return in November!
• *NEW* Adult Cra Night – First Mondays @ 6pm (10/07) – is month: natural wreaths
• Homeschool STEM Session – Second Tuesdays @ 1pm (10/08) – is month: Learn about different types of rocks (the kind from nature, not the kind you listen to)
• Ravenous Readers: Adult Book Club – Second ursdays @ 6:30pm, (10/10): Wager by David Grann
• Homeschool Family Meetup – ird ursdays @ 1pm (10/17) – is month: autumn leaf cra s
• *NEW* Adult A ernoon Cards – ird Fridays @ 2pm (10/18) – Adults & elders are welcome to join us for an a ernoon of euchre
• Pokémon Meetup – Last Saturdays @ 10am (10/26) New and experienced players welcome!
Mad Hatter Day – Saturday, October 5 @ 10am – Join Ms. Amanda to celebrate Alice and the Mad Hatter with storyinspired cra s and a showing of Disney’s 1951 classic.
NaNoWriMo Writing Workshops – Wednesdays, Oct. 2 through Nov. 6 @ 5:30pm – Budding writers are invited to this 6-week class based on National Novel Writing Month’s Prep 101.
Second Saturday Take & Make – Saturday, October 12 @ 9am-1pm – Stop in the Library during Second Saturday to pick up a cra kit to take home.
Fire Safety with DFD – Tuesday, October 15 @ 6pm –Join DPL and the Dansville Fire Department to learn important prevention strategies to keep yourself safe during the holidays and year-round.
Medicare Information Session – ursday, October 17 @ 6pm –Join speaker Nancy Smallwood, a licensed insurance broker, to learn how the changes coming to Medicare in 2025 will affect you. Light refreshments provided.
Choosing to Participate – From Sept. 30 until Nov. 05, Dansville Public Library will host the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service’s (SITES) poster exhibit “Choosing to Participate.” It may be viewed in the old front lobby.
Dansville Public Library’s 100 Years in 100 Days wraps with 2 special events
Our unique bi-sesquicentennial birthday celebration will conclude this month with two special occasions: a commemorative oak tree planting @ 1pm on Tuesday, October 22, and a 1924 callback speakeasy party @ 6p on Friday, October 25.
e Library will be closed on Monday, October 14 for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Yes, we do that too! From business cards to branded products to signs & banners! 1471 Rt. 15, Avon ginad@pennylaneprinting.com pennylaneprinting.com
active senior living
Here’s A Tip
BYLINE: By JoAnn Derson
With holidays on the way, money is getting tight in my household. is is a fun, creative way to save a bit of cash: Plan a no-spend weekend every month, where you don’t spend any money on your activities. Challenge your children to help you plan it or take turns finding activities.
* “To keep my sharp kitchen scissors in the kitchen, I tied a long piece of yarn to the handle and attached it to the handle of the drawer that I keep them in. Now, those scissors get used in the kitchen, or nowhere!” --
J.J. in Florida
Hocus Focus
BY HENRY BOLTINOFF
Folding GROCERY CART. 585-659-8565
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Schwinn ENCUMBUNENT EXERCISE BIKE, TREADMILL and a 24’ SOLAR POOL COVER. All in excellent shape. 585-329-0121
ConvaTec SUR-FIT NATURA STOMAHESIVE SKIN BARRIER. Cut-to-fit flexible wafer, 4” x 4” and two-piece UROSTOMY POUCHES 1-1/2”.
First come, first serve. sallyholland786@yahoo.com
24’ WINTER POOL COVER. Trampoline style for water flow, only used once, will work on 18’ too, complete. Text please. 585-278-5100
Used large CAT CLIMBING TREE. Text please. 585-315-0563
TIGER LILIES & GROUND COVER. You dig. 315-584-3626
EGG CARTONS. patriciastinecole@gmail.com
Free MAGAZINES. Three boxes of Gardening (four titles) and Birding (three titles). You pick up in Phelps. kelleykevin612@gmail.com
Full size FUTON MATTRESS. Black, barely used. Honeoye Falls. Text only. 585-770-3157
Two industrial strength CARGO NETS. 7’ x 20’, in 4” squares. Pick up in Scottsville. Call 585-404-8354
HORSE FEED BAGS (suitable for making grocery bags). Pick up in Scottsville. Call 585-404-8354
1940s Roper GAS STOVE. Heavy; you must move. Please leave message. 585-323-1762
Chippewa MOTORCYCLE BOOTS, size 8 1/2 EE. Good shape. New soles and stitching. flasher1952@yahoo.com
18 PAIR OVER THE DOOR SHOE HOLDER; Christmas TREE STAND; HANDHELD SEED SPREADER. Clifton Springs. Email: drth55@gmail.com
Sony Bravia 52” TV model KDL-52V4100. In good working order. Remote included. zinkm01@live.com
Nordic Track SKI MACHINE. First generation, wood skis. Good condition. zinkm01@live.com
Zenith AM/FM RADIO PHONOGRAPH. Plays 16/33/45/78 RPM records. 52” x 18” x 28”. CRAFTSMAN ROTOTILLER. 585-347-4402
Antique wooden ROCKER, good condition. Needs TLC. Victor. 585-742-3687
Any SPORTS COLLECTIBLES, good pair of size 8/9 MEN’S WINTER BOOTS, Buffalo Bills WINTER HAT AND GLOVES, lightweight and foldable RASCAL SCOOTERS, COSTUME JEWELRY. Call 585-415-8513.
COMIC BOOKS. Will pick up, any & all, any amount & condition. Call or text 585-260-0437
Any beater CAR for travel to and from work. Only one vehicle in the household. Needed security for wife and children. 585-729-1259
ADULT NUTRITION/MEAL REPLACEMENT DRINKS. Brand unimportant. Lakeville. Call or text 585-649-8706
ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER in good condition, CAR RAMPS and CROCHET SET. 585-507-8788
Looking for 70s/80s/90s Rock and Roll 8 TRACK TAPES, CASSETTES, and VINYL RECORDS. gzintel1967@gmail.com
LOVE SEAT (tan or light beige), good condition. 585-309-6726
XL DOG CRATE & DOG CARRIER. 585-507-8788
OLD MAGAZINES, dated prior to 1970. bartonta@gmail.com
DIRT BIKE or ATV, gas powered. Running or not. Text or call Matt 315-576-1278
BAMBOO POLES to support tall garden plants. Various sizes needed. janebickett@yahoo.com
UPRIGHT FREEZER in excellent condition. Please text me. 585-749-2432
SNOWBLOWER, RIDING LAWN MOWER, and TRUCK or CAR in good working condition. 585-471-4424 or 585-531-4004
POKÉMON CARDS. salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com
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CANASERAGA
Chicken&BiscuitDinner- Join us foradeliciousChicken&Biscuit DinneronSaturday,October5, 4:30-6:30pmattheGarwood UnitedMethodistChurch,10524 CountyRoute15B,Canaseraga. Donation.
Take-outSpaghettiDinner at the UnitedMethodistChurchof Livonia,21SummerSt,Livoniaon Wednesday,October9,4:306:00PM(oruntilsoldout).Spaghetti,sauce,meatballs,undressed salad,andgarlicbread.Donations accepted.
* On Oct. 3, 1981, a hunger strike by Irish nationalists at the Maze Prison in Belfast in Northern Ireland is called off after seven months and 10 deaths. Afterward, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher agreed to several of the protesters’ demands, including the right to wear civilian clothing.
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Magic Maze DEPARTMENT
On Medicare already? Turning 65 or disabled? Need a supplement? Understand “EPIC”?
Confused or have questions?
Call or stop by to schedule an appointment.
Joyce Davies
170 Franklin St., Dansville, NY (585) 335-4750
38 years of experience in the Medicare market.
Additional products and services may be available through Joyce E. Davies Associates, Inc.
ITEMS ACCEPTED (Please have sorted)
• “Junk,” including old furniture, plumbing fixtures, mattresses, etc.
• White goods, such as stoves, washing machines and dryers, refrigerators (freon MUST be removed)
• Non-hazardous materials such metal, wood and building materials (no roofing) must be separated.
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED
• Electronics
• Hazardous waste materials such as paint cans, motor oil, etc.
• Tires
• Garbage
• Brush
• Lawn Debris
• Light bulbs
• Roofing materials
• Auto parts such as batteries, oil filters, catalytic converters, etc.
Any questions, you may contact Sheila Duffy, Sparta Town Clerk at (585) 335-9290
The Agricultural Visionary Who Shaped Monroe County’s Fall Harvests:
James Wadsworth
BY KAYLEE DUDA
In the early 19th century, Monroe County was a region of burgeoning agricultural promise. Among the many influential figures who contributed to the county’s growth, one stands out for his lasting impact on farming practices and the fall harvest season: James Wadsworth. A landowner, agricultural innovator, andphilanthropist,Wadsworth’scontributionstoMonroeCounty’s farming community played a pivotal role in shaping the region’s agricultural landscape, particularly during the autumn months when the fruits of the year’s labor were gathered.
James Wadsworth was born in 1768 in Durham, Connecticut, but it was his move to the Genesee Valley, which includes parts of modern-day Monroe County, that solidified his place in history. Alongside his brother, William, Wadsworth acquired vast tracts of land in the Genesee Valley in the early 1790s. is area, known for its fertile soil, soon became a center of agricultural activity, and Wadsworth was at the forefront of its development.
Wadsworth was not content to simply manage his land holdings; he was deeply committed to improving agricultural practices. He was a staunch advocate for crop rotation, soil conservation, and other innovative farming techniques that were ahead of their time. His approach was particularly important in the fall, when the harvest was gathered, and the land needed to be prepared for the next planting season. Wadsworth emphasized the importance of maintaining soil fertility, understanding that the long-term productivity of the land depended on careful management.
One of Wadsworth’s most significant contributions was his promotion of wheat as a staple crop in the Genesee Valley. Wheat was ideally suited to the region’s climate and soil, and it became a major cash crop for local farmers. e fall season was crucial for wheat farming, as it was the time when the grain was harvested, threshed, and prepared for market. anks to Wadsworth’s influence, the Genesee Valley became known as the “Breadbasket of the Nation” during the 19th century. e success of the wheat harvests each fall was a testament to Wadsworth’s vision and leadership.
In addition to his agricultural innovations, Wadsworth was a key figure in the establishment of the Genesee Valley Agricultural Society, one of the first organizations of its kind in the region. Founded in the early 19th century, the society aimed to promote better farming methods and to encourage agricultural education among local farmers. One of the society’s most notable activities was organizing agricultural fairs, which became an annual autumn tradition in Monroe County. ese fairs showcased the season’s harvest and provided an opportunity for farmers to exchange ideas, learn new techniques, and celebrate
their successes.
Wadsworth’s influence extended beyond the fields. He was a passionate advocate for education and believed that a well-educated farming community was essential for the region’s prosperity. He established schoolsonhislandandprovidedfundingforeducationalinitiatives throughout the Genesee Valley. is commitment to education helped create a knowledgeable and skilled workforce that was able to implement the advanced farming techniques Wadsworth championed.
James Wadsworth’s legacy is still evident today. e agricultural practices he promoted laid the foundation for the region’s longstanding farming traditions, particularly those associated with the fall harvest. His emphasis on sustainable farming, crop diversity, and education helped ensure the land continues to yield abundant harvests for generations to come.
As the fall season arrives each year, it brings with it a reminder of Wadsworth’s enduring impact. e golden wheat fields, bustling farmers’ markets, and agricultural fairs that still occur are all part of a legacy that began with a man who saw potential in the land and dedicated his life to realizing it. James Wadsworth’s contributions to our agricultural history are a testament to the power of vision, innovation, and community spirit, qualities that continue to define the region’s fall harvests today.
Sources: James Wadsworth of Geneseo: e Good Land by Aileen M. Garman; e Genesee Farmer archives, Rochester Public Library; e History of Monroe County, New York by W.H. McIntosh; Agriculture in Western New York: A Historical Perspective by William K. Crowell.
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James Samuel Wadsworth – photo credit National Parks Service
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Lawrence A Curtiss
September 16, 2024
Lawrence A Curtiss, age 71, passed away on September 16, 2024 a er a battle with cancer. He was born March 13, 1953, son of Clarence and Martha (Buckley) Curtiss.
He was a potato farmer and later a commercial truck driver, enjoying traveling the country before settling in Lebanon, Tennessee to enjoy retirement.
He was predeceased by his son, Craig Curtiss and his parents, Clarence and Martha Curtiss.
He is survived by his sons, Mark (Elizabeth) Curtiss and Matthew Curtiss; granddaughter Lev Curtiss; brothers, James Curtiss, John (Donna) Curtiss and Richard Curtiss; sisters, Joan LeVesque and Nancy (Milt) LeVesque, along with several nieces and nephews.
ere will be no prior calling hours and burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist themthat only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.
- Lao Tzu
Norma C. Shafer
September 11, 2024
Wayland – Norma C.Shafer,90 years of age,passed away early Wednesday morning, September 11, 2024 at Elderwood Healthcare Facility in Hornell.
Norma was born February 24, 1934, in Wayland, the daughter of Benedict and Stella (Hotter) Gross. She grew up in Wayland and was a 1951 graduate of Wayland Central School. Norma and Donald Shafer were married February 18, 1952, at St. Joseph’s Church in Wayland and celebrated over 71 years together prior to Don passing away in June of 2023. Other than during Don’s Army station duty, Norma has resided in the Wayland area her
Norma was employed at several different companies throughout the years. She was a bookkeeper at e Woodcroftery in Wayland, a secretary at e Gunlocke Company, a clerk for Campbell’s Dairy in Dansville and worked as the manager of Byrne Dairy in Dansville for many years. Her hobbies were many! She was a meticulous gardener and loved keeping her property pristine. She knitted afghans for her children and grandchildren, made wreaths for different occasions, loved to bake (everyone loved her pies and cookies), really enjoyed cleaning and just never sat still. Her fondness of cats never waned and took care of the strays when they were around. At heart, Norma was a homemaker, and she embraced the responsibility of that.
Norma was predeceased by her parents, Benedict and Stella Gross; her husband,Donald Shafer; her son,Michael Shafer; her grandson,Zachary
Scialdone; a brother, Robert Gross of Wayland; sisters, Helen (Charles) Morsch ofWayland and Rosemarie (Jim) Ober of Painted Post;brothersand sisters-in-law, Joyce (Charles) Macaluso of Rochester, LaVerne (Wanda) Shafer of Geneva, Vivian (Robert) Wheaton of Atlanta, Larry (Bea) Shafer of NM and Stan Randall of NC.
She is survived by her daughters, Terry (Roger) Johnson of Dansville, Vicky (Harmon) Spencer of Wayland and Lynda Scialdone of Rochester; her grandchildren, Jaime (Nicholle) Johnson of FL, Ben Spencer (Bri Webster) of Wayland, Jon (Laura) Spencer of York, PA, Alex (Alexandria) Scialdone of Webster and Matthew Shafer of CA; her great-grandchildren, Madison Spencer and Augie Scialdone; brothersand sisters-in-law, Raymond (MaryJean) Shafer of Camden, Sharon Randall of NC, and Dawn Shaver of Wayland; along with several nieces and nephews.
Norma’s family and friends called Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 11am-1pm at St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. Norma’s funeral service was held at the conclusion of calling hours, and committal prayers and interment took place immediately following at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Wayland.
Contributions in memory of Norma C. Shafer may be made to Care First Hospice, 3805 Meads Creek Rd., Painted Post, NY 14870, e Ann and Carl Meyers Cancer Center at Noyes Memorial Hospital, 111 Clara Barton St.,Dansville,NY 14437,Cozy Cats n Kittens Rescue, 80 Seneca St., Hornell, NY 14843 or to Barn Cat Outreach, PO Box 11, Springwater, NY 14560.
Wilma L. Traxler
September 20, 2024
Dansville- Wilma L. Traxler, age 92, of 18 Lincoln Street, Dansville, NY passed away at the Vincent House in Wayland on Friday, September 20, 2024.
Wilma was born to Chauncey and Helen (Sanford) Learn on November 29, 1931, in Groveland, NY. She married Donald Traxler on June 4, 1949, in Dansville, NY.
She is survived by one sister, Margaret Smith of Dansville, one half sister, Carol Phillips of Florida and one half brother, Kevin Learn of Canisteo; four daughters, Kathi (James) Culbertson of Dansville, Audrey Huver of Dansville, Nancy (Bill) Faulds of Dansville and Laurie Carapella of North Carolina; and one son, James (Dawn) Traxler of Dansville; thirteen grandchildren, twenty three greatgrandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her husband, Donald Traxler; and brothers, Bruce Learn, Harold Learn, and Paul Learn; and her sister, Marilyn Eastman.
Wilma was a full-time housewife while she raised her family. She and Don ran a farm on East Hill in Dansville. She drove the tractor in the fields, helped plant and harvest the garden, and canned fruits and vegetables. She also taught cooking and sewing to a girls 4-H group. Wilma baked and decorated wedding cakes on the side. When the family was grown, she went to work outside of her home. She was employed at F.A. Owens Publishing Company for a short timebefore working at Myers Flowers on Main Street in Dansville. She eventually purchased the flower business from Mrs. Myers and it became Wilma’s Flowers. She operated that business for 26 years. Wilma loved her flowers and enjoyed meeting all the customers that came into her shop.
In retirement, Wilma continued to be active by planting and maintaining a flower garden as well as painting oil- based pictures. She also taught others how to paint pictures. She could be found at the Senior Nutrition lunches four days a week, where she had many friends.
Friends called Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 4- 7pm at the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc., 271 Main St.,Dansville. A funeral service was held ursday at 11am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 21 Clara Barton St., Dansville. Interment will be next to her husband Don in Greenmount Cemetery, Dansville. Online remembrances may be left at HindleFuneralHome.com.
Memorials may be made to the Vincent House, 310 Second Ave., Wayland, NY 14572, or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital @ stjude.org.
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