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DID YOU KNOW?
Dogs are wildly popular pets. The American Pet Products Association says there are 63.4 million households in the United States that have a dog, and with the exception of 2002 and 2015, that number has steadily risen since 2000. Certain breeds remain especially popular among dog owners. In August 2021, the pet insurance provider Trupanion released the most popular dog breeds of 2020, and the top five breeds were:
1. Labrador retriever
2. Golden retriever
3. Goldendoodle
4. German shepherd
5. Labradoodle
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FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE
Rental potential and the local labor force: Location is a significant factor to consider when investing in real estate, but recent shifts in how and where people work could change the real estate investment landscape. A 2020 Gartner, Inc., survey of more than 300 financial executives and leaders in the finance industry found that roughly 25 percent will move at least one out of every five of their on-site workers to permanently remote positions in the years ahead. Economists note that this shift to remote working could be among the more lasting trends to emerge from the pandemic.Before investing in real estate,prospective investors should examine local trends to see if more and more locals are working remotely, and whether or not that’s affecting the market for rentals.
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BRING MORE NATURAL LIGHT INTO A HOME
Lighten up window treatments. Heavy drapes or thick blinds can be replaced with translucent alternatives. Translucent shades will allow light into the room without compromising privacy, say the experts at HGTV.
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FREE HOME ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS
The PathStone Weatherization Assistance Program is available for income-eligible households in Monroe County located outside of the city limits. Reduce energy costs and improve the safety of your home through energy efficiency measures in owned or rented property.
REDUCE RADON IN YOUR HOME
One of the most popular methods of reducing radon concentrations involves a process called active soil depressurization, or ASD. This is a cost-effective and reliable technique to reduce radon that involves capturing the radon from beneath a building before it can enter the dwelling. A venting system draws the radon gas from the soil beneath the foundation and exhausts it outside of the building - far away from windows and other home openings. A continuously operating fan draws and discharges the radon outdoors.
Radon that has infiltrated water supplies may require other removal methods. Such methods may require spraying water into a contained air space, introducing air bubbles into the water or storing water in a tank until the radon has decayed. Another method employs granular activated carbon (GAC) to remove radon from the water. The GAC method has been more widely tested and is more commonly used in individual homes, according to the EPA.
According to the Siena College Research Institute in 2024, 49% of New Yorkers will make a resolution for the New Year, with 83% of those believing they will keep that resolution. Where do you stand – Do you plan to make (or have you made) a New Year’s resolution this year?
- Yes and I believe I’ll keep it/them
- Yes, but I doubt I’ll keep the resolution/s - No, I don’t plan to make any resolutions Poll ends 01-07-2025 Poll ended 12-30-2024
Siena College Research Institute surveys New Yorkers’ holiday favorites, trends, and traditions each year. 89% of New York State residents celebrate Christmas, 13% celebrate Hanukkah, 6% celebrate Kwanzaa, and 81% celebrate New Year’s Eve. Which of the following end of year traditions and intentions will you include in your year-end plans?
16.7% Donate money, food, or gifts to local charitable organization/s
8.3% Attend religious or cultural ceremonies
16.7% Binge holiday shows and/or crank holiday music
16.7% Make New Year’s resolutions (whether or not you keep them)
16.7% Combination of the above
25.0% None of the above
BEAT CABIN FEVER WITH WINTER RENOVATIONS
When the weather outside is frightful, homeowners and renters can turn their interior spaces into something delightful. Residents can banish feelings of cabin fever by using time spent inside to make subtle or even substantial improvements to their living areas.
Individuals may find that winter is a great time to tackle delayed or unfinished projects or to put plans for major renovations in motion. Homeowners may find that they have some extra time on their hands when weather and early evening darkness reduces how much time they can spend outdoors.
One of the easiest ways to transform the look of a room is with a fresh coat of paint. Painting a room or rooms is an inexpensive project that can be completed over the course of a single weekend. Painting in lighter colors can help illuminate dark spaces and make a home feel more vivid and inviting, especially during the winter. And painting need not be reserved for walls only. Homeowners may want to sand and paint furniture to give items a trendy arts-and-crafts feel.
Address drafts and other inefficiencies. Colder temperatures alert homeowners to drafts, leaks and even insect or rodent infiltration. Homeowners can scout out rooms and remedy situations.
Organize the home. Rainy or snowy days are great moments to address organizational issues, such as messy mudrooms or cluttered kitchens. Get a jump-start on spring cleaning before the warm weather arrives.
SNOW PLOWING
WAYS TO MAKE HOMES SAFER
Improving traction around the house also can minimize falls. Throw rugs and runners can be made more secure with nonslip rubber backings. Bath rugs can reduce slipping on wet surfaces in the bathroom. Also, nonslip mats can be used inside of showers and bathtubs.
Use shoe trays to reduce puddling from melting snow or rain runoff in entryways. Mop up spills quickly, and consider the use of matteor textured-finished flooring to improve stability underfoot.
Promptly remove snow and ice from driveways and walkways. For those who live in cold climates, heated concrete can help melt precipitation before it accumulates.
POTENTIAL CULPRITS BEHIND THINNING GRASS
Leaf spot
The Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment at the University of MassachusettsAmherstnotesthatleafspotdiseasesaffectbothcool-and warm-season turfgrasses. Various fungi can cause leaf spot. Symptoms and the timing of the appearance of leaf spot will vary depending on which fungi is causing the problem. For example, bipolaris sorokiniana, which affects grasses in warm, wet summer months, produces small spots that are dark purple to black. Dreschslera poae is another fungi that causes leaf spot, and it also produces dark purple to black spots. However, it tends to appear in the spring when the weather is cool and moist. Understanding the different fungi and when they typically strike can help homeowners identify what is causing their grass to thin. In such situations, professional landscapers can be invaluable resources as well.
COLD WEATHER WILDLIFE IN HOMES BOOSTS DISEASE AND P
Many people may practice the “love thy neighbor” creed, but when it comes to four-legged wildlife such as raccoons, squirrels, and opossum that often seek refuge in yards and homes when outdoor temperatures dip and food sources become scarce, they are best kept at an arm’s length. As community development has thinned natural habitats and forced these critters into residential areas and lessened their fears of people, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has found that many areas of the country continue to report increased encounters with nuisance wildlife.
“While it can be a unique experience to spot wildlife in neighborhoods, these animals should be discouraged from taking up residence,” advises Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the NPMA. “ Not only can they damage property, many are vectors of disease, most notably rabies.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 40,000 people are exposed to rabies each year, a viral infection passed through the bite and saliva of an infected mammal. Raccoons, foxes, skunks, coyotes and bats are the most commonly reported animals infected with rabies.
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BYLINE: By JoAnn Derson
* A chef’s trick to keep cooked spinach green is to make sure the pot is not covered while cooking.
* “When cooking shrimp in a bouillon, put them in the freezer for about 10 minutes before cooking. ey will cook up nice and tender. I have had success with this also when grilling. When putting shrimp on a skewer, I use double skewers, which hold about five shrimp. When I thread the skewers side by side, the shrimp are easier to turn over, and they do not spin on the skewer.” -- R.R. in Florida
* To keep cheese blocks moist and mold free, place in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Place a piece of napkin dampened with white vinegar in with the cheese.
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Courtesy
Thank you to the Carhartt-decked Santa at Aldi yesterday! At least six people in the store received envelopes with a cheery “Merry Christmas” and inside was money! I was one of the lucky customers. It was such a kind gesture. Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Walmart workers
The workers at our local Geneseo Walmart have been so cheerful and helpful throughout this holiday season. Even the ones that are “shoppers” would take the time to check on the location or availability of items. I was there on the 23rd and many were festively dressed – even a green faced Grinch was busy! Thanks to them for making the season a little better for your customers!
Go shopping lately? It’s bad enough with the self-centered drivers, but also those inside the stores. Leaving their cart smack in the middle of a row while they “window shop” a few feet away, then getting mad when someone moves it to pass. Blocking the deli counter waiting to be served. The “joggers” who fly out of a side isle and literally run their carts into others. A family of 5 or 6 blocking the whole aisle, oblivious to people trying to get around them. Don’t forget the two shoppers with carts standing next to each other discussing personal matters. Finally, even though there’s more, you try to be courteous and move off to the side. That draws more attention and they stand there until you move over. They look for whatever, I don’t know, then walk away with nothing. They must believe you’re hiding something standing there. Shoppers need to look further than the tip of their noses.
Life Saving Signs ...
Happy to see some extremely important signs at dangerous intersections that read “Cross Traffic Does Not Stop,” however, there are so many other intersections that need this important message. Should be pretty simple to remedy!
WOOD KITCHEN TABLE, 36” diameter. Very heavy. Legs detach for transport. Palmyra. Salubrious48@yahoo.com
All kinds of COLORING BOOKS. Pick up, Henrietta. 585-236-0426
CANDLE MAKING SUPPLIES. Top notch. Molds, wax, dyes, etc. Will meet in Avon. laurmec9@aol.com
GAMING CHAIR. Has some wear but still works. Large DOG CRATE. Geneseo. Text 585-752-9544
ELASTICATED TUBULAR BANDAGE. New in box, size F (4” w x app. 10 yd). Pick up, Henrietta. 585-435-3594
Queen size Jamestown BOX SPRING. Almost new. In two sections for easy handling. Henrietta. 585-334-3267
Three 2-drawer STEEL FILE CABINETS. Pick up, Penfield. 585-264-1068
LITTLE TYKES SCHOOL DESK. Pick up, Bergen. 716-474-2884
KING SIZE BED FRAME. Pick up, Geneseo. 585-991-8255
16# BOWLING BALL, multi-colored. Pick up, Henrietta. 585-298-6419
Two complete TWIN BEDS with frames, mattresses, box springs, mattress pads, blankets. Hemlock. elsiecostanzo@gmail.com
One wood and one plastic used but steam-sanitized standard ROUND TOILET SEATS. No issues, hardware included. Conesus. Text/Call 607-542-9113
50 various RECORDS, box of cassettes, some 8 tracks. Must take all. Fairport. cszilagyi1@rochester.rr.com
Life Fitness ELLIPTICAL - works great. You move: heavy, need truck and friends. Also, basic HOME BREWING EQUIPMENT, carboys, bottles, brushes, etc. Canandaigua. 585-469-4539
GE GAS OVEN with four burner stovetop (c. 2003). Everything works except the broiler button. Pickup in Penfield. corcaigh111@gmail.com
54” x 78” FOAM MATTRESS TOPPER, 3” thick. Great for camping. Phelps. 315-548-8685
SMALL HARD-SHELL CAMPER needed by local Boy Scout Troop.
Text/Call 585-455-4363
MOVIE FILM or VIDEO of 2 local rock bands from 1966-1972 named Us & Company and Redhorse. 2musicbands@gmail.com
A COMPUTER CHAIR in Batavia. 585-536-6269
7’ MEDIUM/HEAVY FISHING ROD with 30# fishing line and any extra fishing tackle. 585-645-2618 (no texting)
WOOL BLANKETS for insulation from the ground. 585-500-8839
COMIC BOOKS, any & all, any condition. Will pick up.
Text/Call 585-260-0437
ADULT NUTRITIONAL DRINKS, any brand. Text/Call 585-649-8706
COAT TREE, WINDOW SCREENS, small IGLOO DOGHOUSE, PORTABLE WHEELCHAIR and WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE RAMP. 585-507-8788
MERCURY SABLE WAGON in working condition, around the year 2003. 585-500-2588
Stories! 4-H Camp Bristol Hills is looking for your OLD CAMP TALES for the Camp Centennial. Pre-1980 preferred. Jah249@cornell.edu
GHILLIE SUIT and CAMOUFLAGE NETTING, anything to hide in the woods. scoutmasterdavid@yahoo.com
Sturdy OAK DINING ROOM TABLE and an ELECTRIC STOVE w/oven in good working condition. 585-381-6546
OLD ELECTRONICS, tube testers, tube radios, tube stereos, anything tube. OLD RADIOS, transistor radios, microphones, test equipment, speakers, and amplifiers. greg3151@ymail.com
METRONOME, either manual or electric. 585-948-5079 ‘70s-’90s ROCK RECORDS, CASSETTES, and 8 TRACK TAPES. gzintel1967@gmail.com
Mercury SNOWMOBILE PARTS 1974-76 for restoration project. Call/text 585-733-2026
DOG FOOD, CAT FOOD, CAT LITTER, ADVANTAGE OR FRONTLINE. holdfort@rochester.rr.com
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PAW’S CORNER
By Sam Marzotta
CAT’S STRANGE LUMP NEEDS A VET’S CARE
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I inherited my aunt’s cat, “Tabitha,” late last year. When Tabbi came to live with me, I noticed that she had six toes, but only on one paw. Her other front paw was normal. I thought that was unusual but not dangerous, or my aunt would have done something about it. However, on our first visit to the veterinarian, when I pointed out the toe as a strange genetic anomaly, the vet got very concerned. e “toe” was actually a lump! Tabbi had surgery to remove it. Fortunately, it was benign, and she recovered completely. Please tell your readers to contact the vet when they notice any strange growth. -- Joe in Portland, Oregon
DEAR JOE: ank you for sharing your story! Cats, dogs and other pets can develop strange growths or lumps during their lifetime. It’s not always easy to determine whether a growth is harmless or needs to be removed. e vet will do a needle biopsy and can o en examine the cells under a micro-scope right in their office, so they can report their findings to you almost immediately. Sometimes, they will send a sample to a veterinary pathologist, who can provide a clearer picture of what’s going on with a lump or mass.
Having new lumps and bumps checked out as soon as possible is important, because the vet can treat them while they’re still small, so your pet suffers less pain and discomfort. If a mass turns out to be cancerous, the faster the treatment happens, the better.
So, just as a change in behavior or energy signals that it’s time to visit the vet, a new lump or bump (or any strange new growth) should be checked out as soon as possible.
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Roots ofFlowerCitybyCamden Burd Wednesday,January8th 6:30-7:30pm onZoom
JoinusonZoomforatalkwith CamdenBurd,authorofTheRoots ofFlowerCity.Heexploresthe economicandecologicalsignificanceofRochesterplant nurserymenoverthecourseofthe nineteenthcenturyinTheRootsof FlowerCity.Asthefirstboomtown intheUnitedStates,Rochesterwas anembodimentofnineteenthcenturymarketeconomiesandsocialreformmovements.Connected totheeasternseaboardbytheErie Canal,thecity’suniqueeconomic, cultural,andenvironmentalconditionsfosteredandsustaineda vastandinfluentialcommercial plantnurseryindustrythatattractedthenation’smost prominenthorticulturistsand nurserymen.RegistrationisrequiredtoreceivetheZoomlink. Registerathpl.org
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FishFry- January 10th,4-6:30pm. Drivethrufishfry.12-14oz,batteredhaddockfiletwithgolden brownFrenchfries,homemade coleslaw,tartersauceandlemon wedge.$13.Ely-FaganAmerican LegionPost1151,260MiddleRd., Henrietta.
TheHenriettaGardenClubmeets the secondWednesdayeachmonth (exceptMay-Augustand December)at6:30p.m.January8, therewillbeapresentationonthe historyoftheRochesterPublicMarket.Thesocialgatheringwillbe from6:30p.m.to7:00p.m.,Meeting7:00p.m.-7:15p.m.,presentation7:15-8:00p.m.Guests andnon-residentsarewelcome. Handicapaccessible.Lowerlevelof theHenriettaTownHall,475CalkinsRd.Formoreinformationcall 585-442-8634orvisitsites.google. com/site/henriettagardenclub. Pleasejoinus.
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VeteransOnly-Amerk’sHockey Game: Veterans joinusatBlue CrossArena(1WarMemorial Square,Rochester)on17January 2025at5p.m.,wheretheRochesterAmericanstakeonLehighPhantoms.We’llhaveashuttlebuspick usuplocallyandtakeustoour gamesuitetoenjoysomehockey, food,andfunwithfellowVeterans. Limitedspaceavailable,requesta seatnowatwww.livcovets.comto getaspotforourhockeynight.
TheRochesterWomen’s Community Chorus Presents “100YearsofMusic”-TheRochesterWomen’sCommunityChorus (RWCC)willperformonSaturday, January11,7-9pmattheHarley SchoolunderthedirectionofKristy Houston.Aprogramofmusicfrom thepastcenturythatcrosses boundariesofbothtimeandgenre. There’ssomethingformusiclovers ofallages!Ticketsavailableatthe doorandontheRWCCwebsite. Generaladmission:$15;Seniors $12.Children12andunderfree. TheHarleySchool,1981Clover Street,Rochester.TheHarley SchoolAuditoriumiswheelchair accessible,andtheperformance willfeatureASLinterpretation.
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“Women’sClubOfWebster January AuthorVisit”- RobinL. Flanigan,authorof“100ThingsTo DoInRochesterBeforeYouDie,” thepremierguidebookforthe Rochesterregion,isspeakingtothe WCWatProietti’sRestaurant,980 RidgeRd.,WebsteronJanuary 16th.Social:11:15;meeting: 12:00noon;lunch:12:30followed byMs.Flanigan’spresentation. Welcome2025enjoyingavariety ofProietti’spizzas,salad,cannoli andcamaraderie.Cost:$19.New membersWELCOME!Sendcheck madeouttoWCWbyJanuary9th toCarolynRittenhouse,405 CountyLineRoad,Ontario,14519. Questions(?)orifcheckwillbelate, phoneCarolynat585-265-1303.
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According to Donate Life America, 39,700 organ transplants from 19,300 donors brought new life to patients and their families in 2019. Nearly 60 percent of the more than 100,000 men, women and children awaiting lifesaving organ transplants are from multicultural communities. Potential transplant recipients who identify as African American or Black make up the largest percentage from such communities,accounting for 29 percent of the people from multicultural communities currently waiting for an organ transplant. Hispanics/Latinos (20 percent), Asian Pacific Islanders (9 percent), and American Indians/Alaska Natives (1 percent) are other groups with significant amounts of people currently awaiting a transplant.
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of cake is named after a British queen?
2. TELEVISION: What is the name of the family dog on “The Simpsons”?
3. ANATOMY: How long does a human red blood cell exist?
4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Where is New Year’s celebrated first each year?
5. ADVERTISING: Which company sponsors a 13-foot-long Weinermobile?
6. MEASUREMENTS: How many pints are in a quart?
7. MOVIES: What is the name of the dance performed in the “Rocky Horror Picture Show”?
8. BIOLOGY: What does the term ectothermic mean?
9. GEOGRAPHY: Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
10. LITERATURE: Who is the author of “The Canterbury Tales”?
1. Victoria Sponge Cake.
2. Santa’s Little Helper.
3. About 120 days.
4. The island of Kiritimati in the Oceanic nation of Kiribati.
5. Oscar Mayer.
6. Two.
7. The Time Warp.
8. Coldblooded, when body temperature is regulated by the environment.
9. Canada.
10. Geoffrey Chaucer. © 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.
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national skating month
National Skating Month is celebrated every year during the month of January. This month-long holiday is packed with fun events to create awareness and spread the love for skating. U.S Figure Skating and Learn to Skate U.S.A prepare a host of entertaining activities and ideas for organizations to implement every year. Join us as we celebrate all things skating this month!
1882
Axel Paulson Makes History
Paulson becomes the first skater to perform a forward-starting jump.
1908
An Olympic Debut Figure skating is introduced to the Olympic Games.
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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Why the Government Shouldn’t Limit Sodium Intake
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read in a health journal that large amounts of sodium are unhealthy for one’s diet. The government standard is no more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. If one’s health isn’t so good, some doctors say that their sodium intake shouldn’t be more than 1,500 mg per day. Everything you eat or drink counts.
If consuming sodium is so bad for your health, then why aren’t there limitations in the amount of sodium a company can put into their products? Shouldn’t this be controlled by the federal government, similar to alcohol or numerous other chemicals in food and drinks that we find in cans, boxes and packages? For instance, why should diet soda have sodium in it? -- E.R.
Nature and vitamin D - The potential health benefits of vitamin D are increasingly drawing the attention of medical researchers, and for good reason. According to the Harvard Medical School, recent research has suggested that vitamin D may offer added protection against conditions such as osteoporosis, cancer, heart attack, stroke, and depression. Exposure to sunshine can help the body generate vitamin D, thus providing further reason to spend time in nature.
ANSWER: It is true that excess sodium has health risks, and I agree with public health officials in recommending that people consume less sodium. High sodium increases blood pressure levels for most people. Even in people without high blood pressure levels, a high-sodium diet slightly increases stroke risk and predisposes them to kidney stones.
However, sodium is an essential nutrient, and although sodium deficiency is unheard of now, there are conditions where a highsodium diet is important. I recently saw a patient who had POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) after COVID, and she needs 8-12 grams of sodium daily to keep her blood pressure up. As a physician, my role is to advise. It’s not for me to dictate public policy, and I worry about the government making regulations about what is a personal choice. Pretzels contain 250-300 mg of sodium in a 1-ounce serving, so a big bag of pretzels might have 5 grams of sodium -- two day’s worth. I’m uncomfortable with the government limiting my ability to buy this, even if it isn’t a good idea for me to consume it all in a day.
On the other hand, I think that the decision made by the Food and Drug Administration in 2015 to ban the use of trans fats was correct. Trans fats are exceedingly unhealthy, and manufacturers quickly switched to heathier options. The decision to ban a substance or limit its use must be made wisely. As far as diet sodas, sodium suppresses the bitter taste that can accompany some artificial sweeteners. A typical diet soda might have 20 mg of sodium (0.02 grams), so those usually aren’t the biggest offenders. On the other hand, a large pizza might have 6-10 grams of sodium.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 73 years old with an extremely large prostate. My PSA reading was over 11 ng/mL. I’ve had negative biopsies, and my new urologist put me on finasteride. He told me that he had great results with it and could cut my cancer risk by 80%. I’ve been taking it for more than six months, and my latest PSA was 4.4 ng/mL. I’m reluctant to keep taking it. What are your thoughts on finasteride? -- H.D.
ANSWER: I agree that finasteride decreases the risk of prostate cancer and death due to prostate cancer. Unfortunately, the data show more of a 25% to 30% decreased risk rather than an 80% risk. If it were 80% successful at stopping prostate cancer, we would be recommending it to all men (in absence of side effects). Still, a decrease in prostate cancer risk is worth considering when it comes to the treatment of symptomatic prostate enlargement. Finally, finasteride reduces PSA levels by about half, which needs to be taken into account when interpreting the PSA level.
Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. © 2024 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
Overcoming Challenges and Building a Stronger Community: Cory and Lauren Daniels Keep Louie Lee’s Legacy Alive
BY SUZIE WELLS
Cory and Lauren Daniels have been the driving forces behind the Louie Lee Foundation in Avon for the past nine years. e foundation, named in honor of the late Louis F. Lee, helps families in need throughout the community, offering meals, gi s, and support for major holidays and in times of tragedy.
Louis F. Lee, who passed away in March 2023 at the age of 84, was beloved for his selfless dedication to helping anyone in need. Friends and family describe Louie as “one of a kind,” a man who made a lasting impact on all who knew him. Cory Daniels says Louie mentored and profoundly inspired his life direction.
Cory’s journey to Avon began when he was 12 years old. Raised in the inner city of Rochester by his mother, who worked tirelessly to support four children while his father struggled with substance abuse, Cory faced significant challenges. Two summers spent with his uncle in Avon opened his eyes to a different way of life, and Cory begged his mother to let him stay in Avon year-round. It was here that he met Louie Lee, who became the father figure and mentor Cory needed. Louie taught him valuable trades and life lessons, helping him earn money and build a sense of purpose. Louie’s mentorship and the support of the Avon community helped Cory overcome the difficulties of his early life.
Cory recalls the stark contrast between city life with bullying, constant fights, and a negative environment and the supportive, close-knit environment he found in his new home. His classmates, particularly Avon High School Class of 1997, embraced him, providing a sense of belonging that filled the void le by his separation from his mother and siblings.
One standout memory involves the Harrison family, who welcomed Cory to their home to play basketball near daily. A cherished gi from Chris Harrison—a wooden carving of Cory’s name with a basketball in place of the “O”—remains a symbol of how far Cory has come.
Cory & his daughters
e Louie Lee Foundation programs reflect Cory and Lauren’s commitment to paying forward the support he received. Cory says he wants to give other kids the feeling of support, happiness, joy, and positivity in honor of Louie Lee. Initiatives include the Mittens Project, which provides gi s and food baskets for families in need, and the Adopt-a-Grandparent program, which delivers gi s and handwritten cards to more than 1,300 area seniors. e foundation also organizes back-to-school supply drives, coat drives, and emergency assistance for local fire and cancer victims or grieving families. Donations from businesses like Puppy’s Bar and Grill (thank you, Kathy Montesano for organizing the toy drive!) and individuals such as the Tom Moran Memorial Fund, which contributed $10,000, have been instrumental in supporting these efforts.
Cory and Lauren’s daughters, aged four and seven, even help, preparing holiday baskets and donating their own toys. Cory humbly appreciates the time he spends with his girls, reflecting on his own childhood. While he is thankful his father has been clean for about twenty years and the two of them have a better relationship, “the pain of that childhood never really goes away,” Cory says, so helping other children and families rise above challenges to hopefully not feel such pain is crucial.
Cory’s gratitude for his family’s life in Avon inspires him, raving about, “ e love in this town, the love for other people.” Together with Lauren, who works at Strong Hospital and whom Cory describes as “a powerhouse in this organization,” they work tirelessly to meet the needs of their community. “It truly takes a village,” Cory says, emphasizing the importance of both named and anonymous donors who make the foundation’s work possible.
One of the foundation’s most impactful changes has been shi ing how holiday gi s and food baskets are distributed. By delivering these items directly to parents’ vehicles, the foundation ensures that children view the support as coming from their families rather than charity. is thoughtful approach preserves the dignity of recipients and strengthens family bonds. Faith and perseverance are central to Cory’s philosophy. He advises those facing struggles to “keep your prayers up” and embrace opportunities for growth by letting go of negativity. “Don’t drown in your sorrows. Strive to be the best person you can be,” he urges. Reflecting on his past, Cory says, “If I was still in the inner city, I don’t know what I’d be doing now.” He credits his faith, Louie’s mentorship, and the generosity of Avon’s residents for shaping his journey and strengthening his resolve to help others.
For those interested in supporting the Louie Lee Foundation, donations are accepted year-round at the Bank of Castile in Avon. e foundation’s Facebook page provides updates and opportunities to get involved. Cory, Lauren, and community partners remain committed to making a difference, one act of kindness at a time. Cory says, “My goal until the day I leave this earth is to keep doing this.”
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