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SOME WAYS TO USE BLUEBERRIES
• Salads Accents. Fresh blueberries add instant appeal to green salads and heartier grain salads.
• Blueberry French Toast Sandwich. A satisfying favorite on winter weekends.
• Peanut Butter & Blueberry. Add fresh blueberries to this classic sandwich. Almond and cashew butter also taste great with blueberries.
• Blueberry Salsa. Swap the traditional tomato for fresh blueberries, a surprisingly cool complement to hot peppers.
• Blueberry Coleslaw. Cabbage and blueberry combine two nutritional powerhouses into a savory side.
• Chocolate-Dipped Blueberries. Need we say more? Present them in a heart-shaped dish or shape for that someone special.
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RESTORE RUSTY TOOLS
Many people may be tempted to discard rusty tools that have gone unused and sat in a garage or shed for a significant period of time. But tools encrusted with rust do not need to be relegated to the trash bin, nor do gardeners have to toil for hours scraping and sanding off the rust. There’s a much easier way to restore rusty tools that relies on a common household ingredient: vinegar. Pour vinegar into a deep enough vessel to submerge the metal part ofthetool.Soakthetoolovernight. The next day, use a scouring pad to rub off the rust. If the tool is too big to fit into a can or bucket, simply wrap it with a vinegarsoaked rag and cover the whole tool with a tightly secured plastic bag. Follow the same procedure the next day. After all the rust is gone, rinse the tool in cool water and dry thoroughly. Then return it to regular usage.
BUDGET-FRIENDLY WAYS TO UPGRADE A LANDSCAPE
Upgrade walkways. Though it’s more expensive than adding planters and planting perennials, upgrading old and cracked walkways is a great way to give a property a whole new look. According to the renovation experts at HomeAdvisor, homeowners typically pay between $6 and $12 per square foot for new concrete walkway installation. Homeowners working on a budget can target spots where walkways have already cracked and fix those areas first before continuing the project piecemeal until all the old walkways have been replaced.
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SPICY STEAK TAMPICO
Makes 4 servings
4 beef tenderloin medallions (each 6 ounces and 3/4-inch thick)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoned salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup roasted green chile peppers (see below)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1. Brush steaks thoroughly with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Place medallions on preheated grill, close lid and grill, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer registers 145 F for medium rare, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, tent with foil and let stand for 10 minutes.
3. Preheat broiler with rack 3 to 4 inches away from heat. Place steaks on individual ovenproof plates. Top each steak with equal amounts of chile and cheese. Broil until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
To roast chiles: Preheat greased outdoor grill to medium or preheat an oven broiler. Place fresh chiles on outdoor grill or gas stovetop over medium heat or arrange on a baking sheet and place 2 to 3 inches away from heat under broiler. Grill or broil, turning often with tongs, until surfaces of skin are lightly charred and blistered. Immediately place peppers in a paper bag or an airtight container and close tightly. Let peppers cool for 12 to 15 minutes. Peel off charred skin and remove stems and seeds. Tear into strips or chop as needed according to the recipe. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling chiles. Refrigerate peppers for up to 3 days or freeze in airtight container for up to 6 months.
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 reduceslippingonwetsurfacesin the bathroom. Also, nonslip mats can be used inside of showers and bathtubs.
Use shoe trays to reduce puddling frommeltingsnoworrainrunoffin 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.
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Carousels are favorites for children and adults alike. Riders ride wooden horses and other animals as the carousel moves in a circle. According to the trivia provider Mental Floss, carousels were first used to give horseback riding lessons to Turkish and Arabian cavalry members. Crusaders brought the idea to Europe, and the attraction became a fun ride.
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Tent size and location - Calculate how many people will be on the camping trip and how much space they will need to rest comfortably. Purchase or rent a tent that will provide enough space. Multiple tents also can be used if the goal is to separate family members. The next consideration is where to set up camp. Look for a level area that is relatively free from debris. Clear away any rocks and twigs, as debris under the tent can damage it and make it harder to fall asleep. Families may want to camp a short distance from restroom facilities if they are available, which will make it easier for the midnight bathroom breaks that inevitably crop up.
Map out your sales. Look at advertisements and plot which sales you plan to visit. If you have specific items in mind to buy, you may have to visit several sales before you find what you need.
While many people visit yard sales looking for antiques or other unique items that likely can’t be found at traditional retailers, yard sale shoppers should know that their efforts can be great for the environment. Shoppers can browse through gently used items that no longer serve utility for the seller but may be just what buyers are looking for. Rather than throwing out belongings that get little use, people who organize a sale are reducing their contributions to nearby landfills.
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Every civilization has had its version of soccer. People in ancient China played a type of soccer known as ‘cuju’ using a ball made of leather and feathers. Cuju later spread to Japan, where it was known as ‘kemari.’ Similarly, the Aztecs played a ritualistic game called ‘ollama,’ in which the ball was considered a symbol of the sun, and the captain of the losing team was sometimes sacrificed to the gods. Later, the Mesoamericans used rubber balls — which were absent in other cultures — to play a similar game.
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In 1863, the first football association was formed in London. The association standardized and established the first version of soccer rules. They also banned the use of hands in the game and created standards for the size and weight of the ball used in the game. The new set of rules and standards divided the game into two classes: football and rugby.
Who is the most famous soccer referee?
1314 | The Ban on Soccer Edward II bans soccer because it is dangerous and occasionally fatal to the participants.
The first women’s World Cup
Pierluigi Collina, an Italian former football referee, was named FIFA’s ‘Best Referee of the Year’ six consecutive times. He is widely considered to be the best soccer referee of all time. China hosted the first World Cup for women in 1991.
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We’re taking a road trip across the country and bringing our dog “Frankie” with us. He’s about 6 years old and well trained, but has never been beyond the front yard. How can we keep him comfortable on our journey? -- Linda P. in Trenton, New Jersey
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First, make sure that Frankie’s vaccinations are up to date and that his license tag and identifying information are securely attached to his collar. It’s not a bad idea to microchip your dog, too -- in case he runs off and his collar gets detached. Carry a copy of his vet records with you, too.
Next, start planning the road trip with Frankie in mind.
-- Plan rest breaks and build them into your travel time. Check along the route that you’ll be traveling for pet-friendly rest areas where you can walk dogs (on leash) during stretch breaks. You’ll want to stop every two to three hours.
-- Look for pet-friendly accommodations along the route. If you’re camping, check the campsite rules -- not all of them allow pets!
-- Pack a bag just for Frankie that has his medications, food (especially if he eats specialty pet food), favorite toys, extra blanket and extra leash.
-- Make sure Frankie is safe and secure in the car. Bigger dogs do better in a kennel cage set up in the back of your SUV or the folded-down back seat, with a padded bed to lie down on.
-- If Frankie suffers from anxiety or tends to get sick in the car, talk to the vet about medication to ease his symptoms.
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Debilitating Menstrual Pain Might Be Due to Endometriosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a woman who has had terrible experiences with menstruation. I’ve probably seen two dozen different gynecologists, and I complained to every one of them about my painful periods. Not even a painkiller was prescribed.
Most of them seem to think that debilitating pain is part of being female. This pain is so bad that it is incapacitating. I’ve missed work and school because of it. I would throw up anything that I tried to eat or drink for a full day. It drives me nuts that everyone can empathize with a migraine headache, but no one has empathy for someone with menstrual cramps.
Once, I told the nurse practitioner that I had a really painful episode, and she asked, “Why didn’t you come into the office? You might have ruptured something.” Had I come into the office, it would have required an ambulance. By then, I had heard about endometriosis. I asked her if she thinks I have it, and she said, “Oooh, you probably do. You’d have to get laparoscopic surgery to know.”
Well, that would have been great to know 40 years ago. I could have gotten the surgery and spared myself years of agonizing pain. Did I explain myself incorrectly all those times when talking to my doctors? It’s too late for me (thankfully, I’m past all this), but please help us learn how to talk to our doctors in order to get through to them. These are not your garden-variety cramps that can be treated with Midol. -- S.N.
ANSWER: I am very sorry to hear of your experiences, and I’m glad you have written to try to help others avoid this outcome. While it is true that most women have discomfort during menstruation, some women experience a lot more than discomfort, and what you had is not typical at all for dysmenorrhea.
When a woman has pain that doesn’t respond to the first-line treatments, such as a heating pad and regular exercise, most primary care doctors, including gynecologists, consider pain medication as well as a trial of hormone treatment (such as combined oral contraceptives -- “birth control pills”). I’m honestly surprised you weren’t ever recommended these treatments, even though I have heard horrific stories of pelvic pain being ignored before.
If pain medication and hormone treatment are inadequate, it’s time for a primary care doctor like me to refer the patient to a specialist. The specialists I choose are gynecologists who have special expertise and training in pelvic pain. They consider multiple reasons for this persistent pain, including adenomyosis, fibroids and endometriosis.
With endometriosis, there are lesions outside the uterus near the ovaries, pelvic ligaments, bladder, or the lining of the pelvic wall in the cul-de-sac (an anatomical structure in the pelvis). Just like the endometrial tissue in the uterus, these lesions outside the uterus react to hormone levels, and at the time of menstruation, they can typically cause pain or pressure, bowel or bladder issues, painful sex, fatigue, and other symptoms.
While I can’t be sure that you had endometriosis, it is the most likely diagnosis. The diagnosis is often supported by an ultrasound, not usually by surgery at first. Medical treatments for endometriosis (such as GnRH-analogue drugs or aromatase inhibitors) are generally preferred to surgery, but surgery is still necessary sometimes. I am concerned about your having seen two dozen gynecologists. One should have been enough to treat you with increasing levels of aggressiveness. I’d advise women in your situation to seek out a gynecologist with expertise in pelvic pain. ***
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Empowering Girls Through Worth More Nation: The Inspiring Journey of Sandy Arena
BY LORI BRUTON
“You can get wrapped up in yourself, but when you serve others, you find joy.” – Sandy Arena
In a world where self-centeredness o en prevails, Sandy Arena stands as a beacon of selflessness and empowerment. Overcoming her own struggles, Sandy has transformed her life into a message of hope and a ministry of empowerment. Now happily married with three children, Sandy was recognized in 2009 as one of the 175 Empowered Women in Rochester by the Rochester Genesee Valley Club. Her journey from childhood sexual abuse trauma and years of instability to becoming a celebrated advocate for young girls is a testament to the transformative power of faith and determination.
Sandy went to school for communications and worked in journalism a er college. She is an author and freelance writer, as well as photographer, filmmaker, and former fitness instructor. But her true calling lies in being a mentor and cheerleader for young girls impacted by foster care and trauma. Recognizing the crucial need for these girls to realize their selfworth for their well-being and their future, Sandy founded Worth More Nation, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering them through fashion and pageantry.
For Sandy, “Empowerment is finding your inner sparkle and inner power. Some of us do less than we can. We are not rising to our God-given destinies because we are stuck. We don’t see ourselves as God sees us. Empowerment is seeing yourself differently, and you do have the power to achieve and walk into the destiny you’ve been created for.”
rough sharing her own story of healing and resilience, she inspires others to see themselves differently and embrace their potential. Sandy appreciates the power of storytelling through movement and opened a faith-based dance school when her daughter was 13 (and her daughter took over the school a er college). Sandy wrote Yahweh Ballet: Learning to Dance by Faith, and produced the film, Arise Sweet Sarah, about early child loss, abortion, and adoption. Sandy reflects that she’s thankful her husband’s biological mother chose adoption, or else the Arena family would not exist today.
Worth More Nation events require community service and girls to stand for a cause they value. Sandy’s own daughter completed 2500 hours of community service in her ten years in the pageant. Pageants build confidence, with encouragers writing compliments for each girl on stage, and the girls take home a packet of compliments from the event.
Every girl is crowned Miss Worth More Nation, receives a banner, and is fitted for a gown and cocktail dress at the organization’s Fancy Frock Closet, full of donated prom, homecoming, mother-of-thebride, and wedding gowns. Participants attend a Queens’ luncheon with upli ing speakers, gi bags, and giveaways. Every girl has the opportunity to feel beautiful and confident, regardless of their background.
At these pageants, Sandy collaborates with her daughter’s dance company to create immersive experiences that blend storytelling with fashion at these pageants, further amplifying the message of empowerment.
Sandy Arena’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience, faith, and service. Her dedication to empowering young girls and fostering a community of support and encouragement is not just admirable but essential in today’s world. As she continues to watch these girls blossom and thrive, Sandy’s legacy of empowerment grows stronger with each life she touches.
For more information about Worth More Nation and Sandy’s work, visit worthmorenation.com, sandyarena.com, lifeworkmedia.org, or call or text Sandy at 585-350-9012.
Sandy also reflects that she experienced such unstable times when she should have been in foster care, and she wants to give the second book she is currently writing, I’m Not at Girl Anymore, to the girls she works with to let them know God helped heal her.
Worth More Nation helps girls rise up and find their voices. Every girl is celebrated as a queen, receiving not just a crown, but also a sense of validation and encouragement. Mentors share their own stories of triumph over trauma and remind the girls that their voices matter and they are not alone in their journey.
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CHINA CABINET - Two piece. The top section has glass doors. Needs some repair work. 585-993-2428
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Several hundred square yards of heavy black PLASTIC SHEETING. Used for weed suppression - did the job. Come get it. 585-727-6125
LANE CEDAR CHEST, 1976. Upholstered top. Medium dark finish, some worn edges. Cedar interior in perfect condition. Pick up only. 585-748-1272
CHEST FREEZER 5 cf. Good condition, clean. You pick up. 585-409-1161
HP INK PRINTER CARTRIDGES: (5) HP901 Color and (3) HP901XL Black; New in packaging. Will mail. jclare01@rochester.rr.com
8x10 and 11x14 PICTURE GLASS. gmperzel@rochester.rr.com
Solid WOOD HANGERS, all (except 2) include pants rod; approx. 20. Take all. Northern Penfield. penfieldmurphys@yahoo.com
FULL SIZE BED, MATTRESS, and FRAME. Very comfortable, good condition. rwarner9@rochester.rr.com
Two WHISKEY BARRELS. Decent shape. Webster. 585-739-7614
Boxes of VINTAGE TOYS. ‘60s and ‘70s era. Must take all. 585-465-2608
FIBERGLASS INSULATION. Reclaimed R-11 3 1/2” x 24” Foil Back. Approx. 300 sq. ft. 585-233-0070
VHS GOLF INSTRUCTION TAPE. 585-486-4038
WOOD - 10’. You cut and take. Ontario. 585-943-1714
JEVITY 1.2 cal for individuals who are tube fed. Seven boxes. 585-300-9257
ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR - needs repair. 3/4” POLYPLEX PLASTIC WATERLINE and GLASS SHELVING UNIT. 585-394-8189
CHINA CABINET. 585-330-5011
CORNER DESK - Have the paperwork on how to assemble. If you want must take apart. 585-944-5762
Two black metal carriage type OUTDOOR LAMPS (14” x 7” x 7”). Three sides beveled glass. From 1964. Pittsford. 585-200-4393
GUITAR and GUITAR WORLD MAGAZINES (about 50) from the mid-late ‘90s to 2011. Taker to take all! 585-229-2100
DORM SIZE REFRIGERATOR in working condition for the Prattsburgh Historical Society. 585-374-2556
Looking for any type of FARM PEDAL TRACTOR. 585-352-4689
Large amounts of FIBER FILL or FOAM PADDING ROLLS for welding pads/dog beds, etc. 585-519-1261
3-WHEEL TRIKE. 585-533-1482
Pair of BOAT DOWN RIGGERS. 585-374-5768
DEHUMIDIFIER for basement. 585-202-6508
SICKLE PEAR TREE - many wonderful childhood memories. Does anyone have any pears they would like to share? 585-576-6959
ADULT NUTRITION DRINKS, any brand. Lakeville. Call or text 585-649-8706
MEN’S DISPOSABLE UNDERWEAR, L-XL. 585-310-7581
POKÉMON CARDS for granddaughter to expand her collection. salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com
Old TABLETOP TUBE RADIOS. Working or non-working. bartonta@gmail.com
40-GALLON REPTILE TANK with door. Honeoye Falls-Lima area. mchase0313@gmail.com
Large BENCH needed for church meditation garden. 585-293-1874
Old HAY HOOK with wooden handle - to engrave and donate to agricultural benefit auction. 585-520-0368
Older style SQUARE PIANO BENCH. 585-443-9974
Old FILM CAMERAS, working or non-working, and old BOY SCOUT, GIRL SCOUT items. bartonta@gmail.com
HAVAHART WOODCHUCK CAGE. 585-742-2221
COMIC BOOKS - any & all. Will pick up any amount, any condition. Call/text. 585-260-0437
BOOKCASES. Must be sturdy. Text 585-281-6789 or noreen1836@gmail.com
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• - Livonia Volunteer Fire Department: Come join us in helping our community and its citizens in what may be the worst day of their life during a fire, accident or many other emergencies. Contact Dave Peck at 585-519-2360 for more info.
Diamond engagement rings are presented as tokens of love and affection during wedding proposals. The majority of first-time brides will receive a diamond ring, with surveys indicating only 13 percent opt for another gemstone. Researchers from Emory University determined that the average price for a diamond ring is roughly $2,500. However, grooms can spend much more. Diamonds have symbolized eternal love for centuries, perhaps since they were first discovered in India more than 2,000 years ago. The ancient Greeks actually thought diamonds were tears of the gods, while ancient Romans believed diamonds were splinters from heavenly stars.
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• - Hospeace House, Inc.: Do you have 4 hours a month to volunteer? Our Comfort Care Home located in Naples, NY. We are looking for folks that enjoy helping others. Volunteer hours are 4 hour shi s. Reach out to visit us at our home. Email: kathymincer@ hospeacehouse.org
• - Crossroads House: Genesee County’s only comfort care home. Please consider lending your time and talents to care for our two residents at end-of-life. Will train! Email: ashleymanuel@ crossroadshouse.com
• - Literacy Volunteers of Wayne County: Share your love of learning! Become a Tutor to help an adult with reading, English Language, or math. Join us for our next Volunteer Orientation. Contact Heidi at heidi.barnes@lvwayne.org to sign up.- Finger Lakes Treasure Trove ri Store: Sort donated clothing, footwear, and linens. Straighten, clean, vacuum, and genuinely welcome all who enter. Email: Fltreasuretrove@gmail.com
• - Webster Comfort Care Home: Please join our warm and compassionate volunteer family. We have many meaningful and fulfilling volunteer opportunities, including resident care, fundraising, house maintenance and yard work. Please give us a call to learn how you can share your skills and talents. Email: volunteercoord@webstercomfortcare.org
• Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity: Volunteer with us to build homes in the community! Join our volunteer construction crew or our community of incredible ReStore volunteers! volunteering@grhabitat.org
• Lasagna Love: Our mission is simple: feed families, spread kindness, strengthen communities. Volunteers are matched with a family in need in your area to cook and drop off a lasagna. See more at https://lasagnalove.org/ lasagnalove.ny.21@lasagnalove.org or (347) 423-7525
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County: 4-H Cloverbud Club Leader - Plan monthly educational meetings for youth ages 5-7. Inspire the next generation, call us today! (585) 343-3040 or genesee4h@cornell.edu
• National Warplane Museum: All opportunities can be flexible to fit your schedule. Aircra /Hangar/Motor Pool, Pilots, Tours, Grounds & Facility Maintenance, Gi Shop, Administration and our biggest event: AIRSHOW! If you enjoy aircra & history, contact us to learn more. Email john.peckham@nationalwarplanemuseum.com
• Pet Adoption Network (P.A.N.): Foster homes for rescued cats and kittens desperately needed. P.A.N. will provide needed supplies (bed, food, toys, litter); foster provides daily care and transportation to Sunday Open House (12-4pm). More details/apply at https://www.petadoptionnetwork.org/foster.
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5977 East Henrietta Rd. Rush 585-533-1370 www.libraryweb.org/rush
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Tuesday 11:00am - 8:00pm
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Henrietta Public Library
625 Calkins Rd., Rochester, NY 14623 359-7092 • www.hpl.org Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat. 10am-5pm Henrietta Public Library currently provides curbside pickup and in-building services. Hours are subject to change. Please call (585) 359-7092 for hours before visiting.
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Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under the trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the blue sky, is by no means waste of time. ~John Lubbock, “Recreation,” The Use of Life, 1894
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Why does our local “big box” store allow teenagers to cruise around the store on the electric carts that are for handicapped? There were two “kids” maybe 15 or 16 going up and down all the isles with nothing in their baskets. Before anyone says, “maybe they were handicapped and it doesn’t show,” they come over from another shopping center walking and running. When someone would look at them they got loud, laughed at them and basically dared them to say something. Where was Security? Are they afraid to chase them off and out? I wouldn’t have been surprised if there was a physical confrontation between a customer and one of them. Trying to contact the store manager was an absolute waste of time.
Shop Lifting and Stealing in our communities
Thank you to all! I did not have time to obtain all of your names at the time, but I wanted to thank the gentlemen who so kindly helped push my very dead Buick wagon off Rte. 31F and into the parking lot of the LNB Bank on Sunday a couple of weeks ago. I was making a left hand turn into the Tom Wahl’s parking lot from the turning lane that I was in when all of a sudden the car stopped dead in its tracks. I tried to restart the motor with no luck! So I had no power (no brakes, no power-steering, no nothing) with which to make the turn! A quick prayer to the Lord and suddenly out of nowhere 2 fellows appeared at my side windows and wanted to help. One grabbed my steering wheel, another ran to the rear and began pushing on the tail of the car (with other men already in place) and before I knew it I was in the parking lot. What could have been a nasty accident turned out for the better with no injuries to account for. I was soon able to get my wagon fixed and running again.
I am sorry this is so late, but I was so very thankful for the help of these good Samaritans!
Storm Clean Up
A heart felt THANK YOU to our neighbor Dick who spent his time picking up branches in our yard.
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A HUGE Thank You to all the personnel who responded to the burning field fire in Stone Church on Monday, July 15th. The quick response and skill prevented the fire from spreading and causing serious damage to nearby properties. Bergen, Byron, LeRoy, Churchville and Brockport fire companies responded to the scene. We are very appreciative and thankful for your service and commitment to our communities.
I live in a small town and our [local store] had to shut down the self check out because people were dishonest and not paying for the items they checked out. This problem extends to our large stores in [local town], example [local store], and other business. When we let the low lifes and criminals get away the the crimes, they affect the business, the workers, and the community. I for one would like to see armed guards at the exit doors outside of the business and when they suspect someone is stealing an item, confront them out side the store and if they have taken an item without paying put them in handcuffs and make them stand outside the store for public display. What I really want to say is against the law. We as a society cannot overlook the crimes to make our country better; we need to stand up and say this is wrong.
July 14, 2024
Henrietta: Passed away on July 14, 2024 at age 98. She was predeceased by her first husband, John Edwin Smelts; husband, John J. Statts. She is survived by her sons, John Smelts and Mark Smelts; nieces, nephews and dear friends in Rochester and Florida.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 3rd at 11AM in the West Henrietta Baptist Church, 5660 West Henrietta Road, West Henrietta,NY 14586. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the church.
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