BRISTOL HILLS WILDLIFE THROUGH THE CENTURIES: D.E.C. EXPERT WILL GIVE TALK ON HISTORICAL TRENDS

BY MARK OBBIE

interacted with their environment – cutting down lots of trees, or not, and the changes in hunting and trapping – has changed the composition of our landscape and the wildlife that inhabit it,” Palermo e talk, sponsored by the Bristol Hills Historical Society, features Michael Palermo, a certi ed wildlife biologist with the Division of Fish and Wildlife at the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.

Over the past century, as the forests of the Bristol Hills regrew following the extensive land clearing and logging of the 1800s, some of the region’s more uncommon wildlife – bear, bobcat, and sher – have made a noticeable come back. ese and other changes in the populations of both wild game and their predators will be the subject of a free lecture at 11a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at United Church of Bristol.

“Most of New York was forested 200 years ago and by the 1880s it dropped to just 25%. is dramatic change, combined with unregulated hunting and trapping, caused signi cant declines for several wildlife species,” Palermo said. “But today approximately 63% of New York is forested and game regulations have been enacted, leading to the rebound of many of these species.”

Palermo’s talk will trace the e ects in the Bristol Hills of changes in forest cover, hunting and the absenceorpresenceofpredatorslikewolves,cougars, and coyotes. He will also discuss threats to the future of Bristol Hills forests, such as the overpopulation of deer and invasive plants. “How humans have and South Bristol, N.Y. It cares for two of the region’s most distinctive historic buildings: the 1923 Grange Hall in Bristol Springs, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, and the 1846 Methodist Episcopal Church in Bristol Center. e society’s website at bristolhillshistory.org and Facebook page at facebook.com/bhhistorical provide calendars of upcoming history presentations and other events, articles on local history, and a convenient way to become an annual donor at levels starting at $15 for individuals and $30 for families.

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Kimberly Ann Dougherty (Harrison)

February 1, 2023 roughout her life she had a great love for horses that she joyfully passed on to both her daughter, Jennifer and granddaughter, Ruairi. Kim was the American “mom” to multiple foreign exchange students from around the world.

Avon - February 1, 2023 at age 72. Kim is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Jerry Dougherty; daughters, Jennifer Dougherty (Tim Ferrara), Colleen (Bryan) Mann; son, John Dougherty (Mark Falls); brother, Steve (Kathy) Harrison and multiple nieces, nephews, sisters-in-laws, brothers-in-laws and cousins.

Kim was born on November 8, 1950, the daughter of Roger and Jane Harrison. She was a proud wife, mother, sister, businesswoman and most proudly, grandmother to Ruairi, Gideon and Killian Mann. Kim grew up as a faith- lled person, attending St. Agnes Catholic School in Avon before going on to St. Agnes High School in Rochester. She grew up under the business savvy and community-focused guidance of her mother, Jane, the founder of the Genesee Valley Penny Saver. And the apple didn’t fall far from the tree.

Kim was dedicated to her family, her faith, her community and to being a steward and leader of her mother’s legacy, co-leading the Genesee Valley Penny Saver alongside her beloved brother, Steve. She was the true example of a servant leader, giving sel essly to the people and community she cared so much about. Mostly quiet and reserved, she was proud, never letting her own challenges, health or other, get in the way of doing what she could to take care of others. After all, “she didn’t have time for that.” Sometimes it was just a thoughtful card, but often it was something she baked in the kitchen, where she found her peace.

She was not a social butter y, unlike her husband, Jerry. at just wasn’t her thing. She found her joy in her family, her home and giving back to the community as an employer, donor and a dedicated, behind the scenes, Rotary wife. Kim served on the board of the St. Agnes School Education Foundation and for many years on the eresa House Board.

Family and friends may call February 10, 2023 from 2 - 6 PM at the Stephenson - Dougherty Funeral Home, 350 Genesee Street, Avon. Her Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 11 AM at St. Agnes Church, 96 Prospect Street, Avon. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery, Avon. Donations in her honor may be made to Saint Agnes School Education Foundation, 60 Park Place, Avon, NY 14414 (https://www.stagnesavon.org/giving-opportunities) and the Sisters of Saint Joseph (https://www.ssjrochester.org/).

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