Extra Edition - Genesee Valley Penny Saver 10-1-2021

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Perhaps you know our publication. We’ve been publishing our Genesee Valley Penny Saver since 1948. We’ve grown and reached readers for over 70 years, and now we’re reaching out to you – Clifton Springs, Phelps, Newark and Geneva! What we’re known for is bringing merchant offerings, local news and stories, as well as fun interactive games and puzzles, right to your door. Our print version wins awards for its design, content and printing. We also have an award-winning website, GVPennySaver.com, for those of you wishing to read us electronically.

“Extra” is a first for both of us, and as we’re new to you, we hope you enjoy our paper and will share any feedback with us. There’s a handy form included with our online version of Extra at GVPennySaver.com.

We’re beginning distribution every other month, and with your help we’ll continue to circulate this paper for the benefit of your local businesses and of course you!

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RIGHT FOR PHELPS | TOWN SUPERVISOR

“Enhanced transparency coupled with meaningful community involvement will help build a vision for our future. One that is built by the entire community and benefits all who live here.”

-Ryan Davis

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Working on special Christmas projects?

Spaces still available for long arm quilting services for Christmas projects!

$129

Both edge to edge & custom projects welcomed.

NEW PATIENT SPECIAL

Go to our website at

www.ohmyalpacas.com

• Free comprehensive exam • Free diagnostic set of x-rays with every new patient.

• Teeth cleaning

50% SALES ON ALL SPRING & SUMMER CLOTHING Accepting Fall, Winter and Holiday clothing (No winter coats or jackets until October 15)

$200 in savings!

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*Prices subject to change. Some restrictions apply.

Beginning November 2, only Holiday NON-Clothing items accepted, along with all Clothing.

Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm Call for an appointment 315-462-3293

Covid 19 Safety Guidlines Followed Here!

Dr. Julie Labrecque, D.M.D.

Second Seasons Consignment Boutique An outreach ministry of St. John’s Episcopal Church

2 S. Main Street, Manchester, NY 14504

1 Coulter Rd., Clifton Springs, NY 315-462-3293 (left of Hospital entrance)

Call now for an appointment 585-361-9777

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Elect

Lauren

Schrader Phelps Town Clerk A FULL day’s work for a FULL day’s pay!

Let’s work together to move Phelps forward!

Visit http://www.facebook.com/Schraderforclerk to learn more!

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NEED IT? RENT IT!

Merkley Electric Licensed Electrician

Contractors and D.I.Y welcome

Lawn Mowers Open Mon.- Sat. 7am-6pm and Chain Saw Blades BSB Equipment Rental Sharpened 1326 Route 96 $5 each Phelps • 315-548-5180

Residential Commercial

Phelps Community Historical Society

Fully Insured Free Estimates

Howe House Museum Home of the two-story brick outhouse

66 Main Street Phelps, NY 14532

Work Guaranteed Reliable • Professional

HOURS: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. or by appointment

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Todd Merkley 315-719-5842

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Oct. 9th & 10th 10am-3pm

The Phelps American Legion, Post 457 would like to share some of our upcoming events: Tuesdays: Queens Café serving food from 5:00 – 7:00 PM with the Queen of Hearts drawing at 7:30 PM. Tuesday, October 26th: there will be a blood drive from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Please contact the American Red Cross to schedule your appointment.

Join us at Syrup A’LaRue to Fall In LOVE with Maple!

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Farm Tours Fall Photo Ops Syrup Tastings Delicious Mustards and Ketchups from Uncle Dan’s Gourmet Mustards Meet the PAC! Our Alpaca Herd that arrived earlier this year!

Imprint Coffee Roasting Coffee Trailer Terry Tips and Beef- BBQ Food Truck Pumpkins, gourds, and other fall harvests will be available for purchase Food & Craft Vendors Tour the New Sugar House!

Adopt-A-Maple Subscription Sign-Ups (You can scout out your tree before maple season!)

Door Prizes, Guessing Games & Scavenger Hunt And much more!

Saturday, October 30th: Halloween Bash. Prizes for costumes, entertainment by The Dean’s List. $5.00 entry fee.

Open to the public.

Great family friendly activities are planned!

Thursday, November 11th: Veteran’s Day Ceremony 11:00 AM with lunch following.

Friday, November 12th: Food and entertainment.

More details to follow.

Friday, December 31st: Food and entertainment.

More details to follow.

Please follow us on Facebook for more details at American Legion Post 457 Family or email us at eventspost457@gmail.com

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NOW HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

ALLEN AUTO

* If you need to pick up small shards of glass, use a cotton ball that’s been moistened, or a slice of white bread (insides only) wadded up.

Office:

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President

........................... Steve Harrison Vice President

................... Kimberly Dougherty Controller

........................Kathy Hammond Advertising Sales Manager

...........................Manuel Karam Creative Director

.............................. Cristie Leone Production Supervisor

................................. Jeff Wasson Circulation Manager

............................. Shari Rapone Billing/Office Manager

Quality Used Cars

* Glass and chrome will shine if you clean them with newspaper.

You can mist the paper with water first, but not too much. Rub ... and the shine comes right out, plus no streaks or lint!

2016 Jeep Compass Sport, AWD, grey, 78k...............$14,995

* “Use purified water in your coffeemaker to lengthen its life.

Water deposits build up and affect both the flavor and function of your machine. They can be cleaned, but it’s much better if you use purified drinking water from a jug. It makes it very easy to fill the machine, too.” -- M.E. in Wyoming

2014 Honda CRV LX, AWD, blue, 75k ........................$16,995

* “Purchase colorful laundry baskets for each child in your home. In the evening, you can have the child find all his or her stray items, put them in the basket and then put them away. In our house, the kids also use their basket to hold anything they need for school the next day -- backpack, coats and outerwear, even boots.

We stack the baskets by the door, and nothing gets left behind.” -P.W. in Missouri

2013 Dodge Journey, AVP, blue, 87k, one owner......$12,995

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2014 Chevy Cruze, 2LT, black, leather, 70k, one owner ..................................................$11,995 2013 Nissan Altima, SV, red, 37k ...............................$12,995 2008 Toyota RAV4, Limited, V6, 118k, AWD, blue ....... $9,995

2138 Route 96, Clifton Springs, NY 14432 (585) 451-7773 • Fax (315) 462-2206 www.AllenAuto.us Call for Appointment! Mark S. Allen License #7097980

Spa Apartments Clifton Springs, NY 14432

1 Person $33,720

All real estate advertised in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Fair Housing Enforcement Project Monroe County Legal Assistance Center 1 W. Main Street Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 325-2500 • www.lawny.org EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY gvpennysaver.com 1-866-812-8111

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* “To speed the healing of bruises, try eating pineapple. Drink lots of water, too. I play contact sports, and this has always helped me.”

-- R.E. in Missouri

Fair Housing Statement

Gold Standard Publication

2014 Subaru Legacy, sedan, AWD, blue, 55k ............$14,995

* When you are frying up ground beef, add a tablespoon or two of water. It will help the excess grease to pull away from the meat, making it easier to drain off.

................................. Beth Garbe

Members of:

2014 Honda Accord LX, FWD, maroon, 63k ...............$16,995

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2 Person $38,520

Unit Size Studio 1-bedroom 2-bedroom

Occupancy Min. 1 Min. 1/Max. 2 Min. 2/Max. 4

Rent $631 $768 $922

• All information on income provided by applicants must be verified before occupancy. This qualification and certification process must also be completed annually upon renewal.

• Senior housing ages 62+ or disabled.

• Pets allowed, size and breed restrictions apply.

• All utilities included in rent.

• Standard security deposits have been established and are equal to one month’s rent.

• Applications will be time and date stamped, processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please return all completed applications with a copy of your photo identification, birth certificate and social security card(s) to:

Spa Apartments 11 E. Main Street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432 Please call (315) 462-3080, TTY 711 with any questions. spa@rcgltd.net The project is posted online at www.NYHousingSearch.gov Extra Edition • September/October 2021

HOMETOWN

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Stop in for the lastest that BIGDOG has to offer for 2021!

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1. Aptly named "Mirror Lake!"

2. Sunshine and sunflowers!

3. Red Osier Landmark Restaurant honoring the 13 Fallen US Service Members 4. The last painting of summer

SPORTS • EVENTS CELEBRATIONS VACATIONS

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RE-ELECT

Terry

Featherly TOWN OF PHELPS HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT • Highway Superintendent since 2002 • Lifelong resident of Phelps, married with 2 grown children and 4 grandchildren • 39 years of experience in road construction to include signs/guardrail, paving • 35 years as a supervisor in road construction • Enjoy working for my community • Fiscally responsible • Safety is a priority • Always striving for new ways to improve efficiency and save taxpayers money • 20-year member of the Phelps Lions Club

VOTE NOV 2 Running on the Republican, Democrat and “Road of Right Choice” Independent party lines Follow me on Facebook: @TerryFeatherlyPhelpsHighwaySuperintendent (315) 945-5757 Paid for by Terry Featherly Genesee Valley Penny Saver •

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

IT’S OFFICIAL...

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Estrogen Insert May Help With Bladder Problems

WE ARE OPEN!

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 83-year-old female with bladder problems. I get up two or three times a night and usually make it to the bathroom. I thought it would be good to see a doctor in case the problem got worse. An operation was mentioned, which I am not interested in, so they gave me a pessary, which has been good and bad.

It is comfortable and I don’t have to use the bathroom as often, but now I don’t get bathroom warnings and don’t always make it to the bathroom.

I also leak urine with coughs and sneezes, which didn’t happen before. Now the doctor wants me to use Imvexxy inserts. After reading the side effects, I’m not sure that’s a good thing to do. What are your thoughts: Is the Imvexxy necessary? The side effects really scare me. -- Anon.

ANSWER: You have symptoms of both urge incontinence (the sensation of needing to get to the bathroom right away to avoid an accident) and stress incontinence (losing urine with abdominal pressure, such as cough or sneeze). It is possible that you have two separate problems. However, loss of estrogen can cause the lining of the vagina and vulva to thin.

This includes the urethra, which provides conscious control over urinary flow. It needs estrogen to close optimally, and older women often have stress or urge incontinence (or both, which is called mixed) due to lack of estrogen.

Imvexxy (estradiol) is a low-dose estrogen preparation inserted in the vagina, usually daily for two weeks then twice weekly thereafter. It is a very reasonable choice for women with symptoms of urge or stress incontinence and who have findings of estrogen loss on physical exam. The low dose makes side effects uncommon (in the initial trial of 764 women, there were no adverse effects that happened in women using estradiol at greater frequency than in the placebo group).

Clifton Springs Family YMCA Stop down and check out our new facility. Rediscover our Y today!

We are ready when you are!

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE NOW ENROLLING! Swim team and basketball registration is open!

Clifton Springs Family YMCA 10 Crane Street, Clifton Springs 315-462-6184 • www.csaymca.org

Puzzle Answers This Week

WORDS CONTAINING A DRINK

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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. © 2021 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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and Lots of GARDEN FRESH HABANERO HOT PEPPERS. Canandaigua: 585-394-8189 (leave message)

MYRTLE GROUND COVER. Canandaigua area: 585-905-3487 (leave message if no answer)

Variety of GUN MAGAZINES. You pick up, East Rochester: 585-381-6546

COMIC BOOKS and GRAPHIC NOVELS for legally blind senior citizen. Please contact Salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com

Size 10, MULTI-COLORED CLOGS, size 18/20 and size 22/24 CLOTHES. Pick up Batavia. Text only: 845-309-9373

TALL CAT TOWER needed for kitty cabin for strays. Also needed - Toys, food, etc.: 585-637-0933

SCRAP METAL, different sizes, pieces & metals: 585-317-2146 59 hard cover NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BOOKS. Like new. Subjects – History, Parks, Travel: 585-734-0715

SEWING MACHINE, MATERIAL, PILLOW STUFFING, THREAD: 585-571-9300

23 HANDYMAN MAGAZINES & several binders of Handyman information: 585-734-0715

RESTAURANT BUS CART – Handicapped person can’t carry but can push cart with laundry, dishes, cleaning, moving things in house: 585-402-6568

Two - 19” older working TVs with working VCRs in them and 300 pre-recorded VHS MOVIES TAPES. Will arrange for pick up: harttrm@aol.com

TREADMILL in good working condition. Text: 585-749-2432

Working CASSETTE TAPE RECORDER: 585-764-8815

Small section of WOODEN KITCHEN CABINETS and 10 CURTAIN PANELS, medium green or forest green, 84” panels for traditional rod. Brockport: 818-636-9573

Canon ES 800/ES 750 Camcorder: yayajm34@yahoo.com 8’ x 8’ CAL SPA HOT TUB. Works great but needs some TLC. You pick up. Email John Gymcoach@frontier.com Brown PADDED ORGAN BENCH with space to store music, 15” W, 42” L x 20” H. Excellent condition. You pick up: anderjb@frontier.com

SMALL OUTBOARD MOTOR, PLAYER PIANO ROLLS, CONN STROBOTUNER, TIRES 235/70R/16, ROOFING MATERIALS and SMALL TRAILER: 585-671-1996 or 585-323-1762

TIRES, P205/45P/16: 585-657-6103

CAMPING GEAR, used or unwanted: stan1k1@yahoo.com

One GREYHOUND MAILBOX COVER: 585-424-2907

Working SLIDE PROJECTOR with ONE TRAY. Victor area: curtstrom@aol.com

BROWN PLAID COUCH. Very good condition. You pick up, Shortsville: 585-732-7383

POOL DECK for 24’ pool: 585-370-3221

300+ CASSETTES – large variety of music (classical, rock ‘n roll, country, etc.) and 32 IRISH CDs (different bands/groups). Must take all. Penn Yan: 315-536-2439 Two boxes, 20 BEIGE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES, 12” x 12”, and a bag of GROUT. Canandaigua: 585-797-8544

COMIC BOOKS and GRAPHIC NOVELS for legally blind senior citizen. Please contact: salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com QUILTERS COTTON, 100% cotton weave or 100% cotton sheets to make face masks for healthcare & support organization in Rochester: cheleoxo@mail.com Adult INCONTINENCE UNDERWEAR size medium, NUTRITIONAL DRINKS, brand unimportant and COMPRESSION SOCKS: 585-346-9777

PINT CANNING JARS, four dozen: 585-445-4136 COLLIER’S ENCYCLOPEDIA: 585-317-2146 Three older ELECTRIC IRONS (2 GE and 1 Sunbeam). Pick up, Canandaigua: 585-394-3994 FUTON - oak brand Kodiak, drawers under. Always covered. Clean.

You pick up: sbarber@gmail.com Three CGM PASSIVE STAGE FLOOR MONITORS. Very good condition. You pick up: 585-750-7190 MURRAY RIDING MOWER, 12hp 38” cut. Needs battery and tune up and a BRIGGS & STRATTON PUSH MOWER, 20” cut: 585-721-2710 Over 100 VHS TAPES (12 Disney). You pick up, Attica: 585-591-1077 Four PRESSURE TREATED 6’ 4x4 POSTS for decking: 585-362-6906 Two TWIN WHITE EYELET DUST RUFFLES. You pick up: 585-424-2907 Over 44 CARDBOARD COASTERS, approx. 3-1/2” x 3-1/2”. Patriotic, animals and a few Christmas. Brockport: 585-637-7505 WASHING MACHINE FOR SCRAP. Text if interested to set up pick up date and time: 610-705-2915 Over 180 CONTAINERS OF NEUTRON, a complete nutrition for feeding tubes.

You pick up, Victor area: 863-229-6925

Guidelines:

12 packages of ADULT XL DIAPERS and 15-20 CLOTH PADS (washable): 585-481-1643

Submit at www.gvpennysaver.com under Share With Us - Give & Take or call 226-8111 x 111

Submissions published as space allows. We reserve the right to decline/edit/omit info.

PATIO FURNITURE - 60” glass top umbrella table, six chairs, umbrella w/base. Pick We assume no responsibility for submissions. Submissions must include phone # or email. up, Victor: 585-433-8262 Noncommercial use only. 20 word limit.

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When your BIG RIG has BIG PROBLEMS, call the people who care!

“Keeping the Finger Lakes Comfortable.”

24 hour Tractor Trailer Repair Service

• Heating • Plumbing • Cooling • Water Treatment • Affordable Customer Agreements

- Please TAKE NOTE We recently re-located to NEWARK 613 South Main Street

24/7 Toll Free • (800) 836-3807 Our quick response will have you up and running!

From Batavia to Utica, we’ve got your back.

New PHONE • 315.359.9700 NOW HIRING Techs, Installers, Sales Visit us at fingerlakescomfort.com

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One Call Does It All

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St. John’s Episcopal Church (Clifton Springs) 32 E. Main Street - PO Box 622 - 315-462-6611 stjohnscliftonsprings@gmail.com - www.stjohnsepiscopalcliftonsprings.com Holy Communion Sundays at 10:00 am and available on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/StJohnEpiscopalChurchCliftonSpringsNy Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here!

Orleans Baptist Church 2358 County Road 23 Clifton Springs, NY 14432 Sundays: 10:00am Fellowship, 10:30am Service, 12:00pm Potluck Luncheon Find us on Facebook

Call 585-226-8111 or email sales@gvpennysaver.com for details

St. Mark's Episcopal Church 400 S. Main Street, Newark, NY 14513 www.stmarknewark.org Services: Sunday at 10:00am * Open with restrictions.

Contact: The Rev. Gretchen S. Ratterree

Ask about listing your church on the monthly Worship Services page in our other editions.

Clifton Springs United Methodist Church 1 East Main Street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432 http://csumc.com Service: Sunday @ 9:30am Pastor Brian Fellows 315-462-2274 or csumcsecretary@gmail.com

Eastside Church of Christ 2092 State Rte 21, Canandaigua, NY www.teachuslord.com Sunday Bible Study 10am * Sunday Worship 11am Thursday Bible Study 7pm Genesee Valley Penny Saver •

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UNWANTED vehicles WANTED

STOP

Foreign or Domestic, running or not. Cars, trucks, RVs, motorcycles, boats, ATVs, etc...

highest price paid.

Also picking up unwanted appliances. Free pickup.

Call 315-210-0679 today!

Magic Maze Comics, Games,

WORDS CONTAINING A DRINK

Records, Puzzles, Action Figures, Pokémon, Magic CCG’s and more!

20% OFF ANY ONE ITEM if you bring in this ad!!

Exp. 9/30/21

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SENIOR NEWS By Matilda Charles Recreation Center Shuttered Again Well, that certainly didn’t last long. My town’s recreation center opened last week for indoor walking only -- no classes, no basketball, no anything else -- then shut down again just as quickly.

It seemed like it would be safe: only a certain number allowed into the building at one time, no walking with a buddy, walking by yourself in one lane on the track, enter the building at your designated time and leave when your time is up. What could go wrong?

What went wrong was the Mask Police.

We’re supposed to be able to exercise without a mask. Except, cried the Mask Police, we would be exercising indoors. Indoors equals need for masks.

I hear it was a very heated board meeting, with those on opposing sides quite vocal in presenting their cases. The anti-mask contingent was adamant that it was dangerous to ask us to mask up while exercising.

The Mask Police insisted that COVID-positive people would be exhaling germs all over the rec center. They even brought charts and graphs. In the end, the rec center supervisor threw his hands in the air and declared the center closed for the foreseeable future.

Meanwhile, there’s a bright spot on the horizon for this winter. The local senior center is once again hosting the Senior Health Fair. The purpose of the annual event is to link seniors with resources in the area. Companies and providers sign up to showcase their wares and offerings, including housing, products aimed at seniors, fitness, legal help, the fire department, senior-living retirement communities, the YMCA, medical services, athome nurse visits and much more.

This year, however, like last year, it will all be online. Each exhibitor will have videos and “live” online events that seniors can “visit” via computer.

There will be entertainment, but unfortunately, no snack tables.

This week’s puzzle answer is elsewhere in this paper.

The Crossword Puzzle is provided by Tribune Media Services.

Any questions or comments should be made to 1-800-346-8798.

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Valid for 45 days from publication.

Limit 1 per household. Cannot be combined with any other specials.

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Clifton Springs Library Celebrates 125 Years

BY AMANDA DUDEK

L

ast year, Clifton Springs Library reached the incredible milestone of 125 years of service to the community. With pandemic restrictions, an appropriate celebration was simply not possible. This year, however, the library was determined to commemorate the exceptional anniversary in a way that was both fitting and fun for the whole community.

Clifton Springs Library was first established and incorporated as the Peirce Library Association in 1895, although it started loaning books as early as 1877. It began as the brainchild of Dr. Henry Foster, founder of the Clifton Springs Sanitarium, a facility which treated various illnesses, particularly tuberculosis. In fact, it was illness that would providentially bring Dr. Foster and library namesake, Dr. Andrew Peirce, together.

In 1877, Dr. Foster had established a one-room library within the Foster Annex of the newly built Y.M.C.A., contributing a $500 endowment fund (just over $16,000 today) for the purchase of books. It was at this time that Dr. Andrew Peirce arrived at the Sanitarium, seeking treatment for his wife’s illness. Dr. Foster’s library quickly gained his support, and Dr. Peirce donated $1,500 (today nearly $50,000) to its development. Dr. and Mrs. Peirce continued their generous support of the library throughout their lives. Thus, the new library was christened the Peirce Library Association, a name which it carried in one form or another until 1968 when it became the Clifton Springs Library.

With such an auspicious beginning, it is little wonder that the library’s history is filled with dedication and generosity. Board members Miss Ruby Howard and Mr. I. T. Cost both had served on its board for over three decades before retiring. Also impressively dedicated was Mrs. Sybil Odell, a professional librarian hired as the library’s head librarian in 1947 at the unbelievable rate of 50 cents an hour. She not only overhauled and reinvigorated the institution, but she also dedicated 32 years of service to it before she retired in 1980.

This is not to mention the countless donations of local businesses, organizations, and patrons over the library’s lengthy lifetime.

Extravagant generosity struck once again in 1990 with the donation of Clifton Springs’ former New York Central Railroad Passenger Depot. A reverberating echo of Peirce’s philanthropy 95 years earlier, this selfless act gave new life to the library. The depot building, the gift of an anonymous benefactor, added nearly 3,000 square feet to its usable area. Along with the space, the library’s circulation grew quickly, skyrocketing from 5,000 items in 1989 to more than 30,000 items in 1990. Clifton Springs and its surrounding communities not only welcomed their library into its new home with opened arms, but they also donated time and resources to the process, a regular “housewarming!”

family music and a dance party thanks to the talents of Cathy McGrath, face painting, carnival style kids’ games and old-fashioned toys, crafts, and lawn games. Snacks, water, hamburgers, and hotdogs were available for purchase. Other features included library displays, the community playground nearby, and a bounce house.

The commemoration seems to have been Above: Local historian Jim Connors discusses Clifton Springs’ history. Below: The Clifton Springs Library worth the wait. building was once a New York Central Railroad “It was such a nice Passenger Depot. “From the tracks to the stacks!” coming together full of a good community feeling that has been hard to come by during the last year and a half,” said Fischer. “The weather was beautiful, and the kids danced and really enjoyed themselves. Our local historian, Jim Connors, was here, and he was sharing the very interesting story of how Ginkgo trees were brought here from China for Dr. Foster. He also does bonsai with Ginkgo.” Fischer thanked many others involved in the commemoration festivities, including the YMCA whose volunteers did the cooking and were instrumental in getting donations, retired 2nd grade teacher, Kate Snyder, and her husband, who made dioramas for the event, and many others, including all the community members themselves.

“I would like to thank everyone who came out and participated,” she said. “We feel this event was a success. We would like to especially thank Kay Viggiani, our chairperson for this celebration.

She is just amazing, working so hard over so many weeks. It was her initiative, and it was really important to her to make sure we held an event to let everyone know about the library’s milestone achievement and to do something fun for the community.”

“Clifton Springs Library holds something for everyone, whether it be story hour, crafts, chair yoga, computer access, audio and print collections, music, book clubs for all ages, or one of our many other offerings,” Fischer continued. “We hope our area neighbors will continue to stop in and check things out!”

On Friday and Saturday, September 10th & 11th, Clifton Springs Library celebrated 125 years of service to area communities, including 30 years in its renovated depot home. The festivities kicked off on Friday evening at John Brown Park with a chicken BBQ, wine and beer appropriately available for purchase, lawn games, and music courtesy of John Krieg. “People were able to eat and dance,” said Clifton Springs Library Board of Trustees member Darolyn Fischer. “We had great music, and our chicken BBQ sold out! People seemed to relax and have a good time.”

On Saturday afternoon, families gathered at John Brown Park to enjoy the celebration’s Family Fun Day. Highlights included

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