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As the weather starts to cool, turn to warming soups and stews as nutrient-packed comfort foods you can enjoy all winter. is recipe incorporates root vegetables like onion, garlic and carrots, and can easily invite other favorite veggies into the mix!
Four Bean Chili
Makes 8 to 10 servings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) small white beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) light kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) dark kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup vegetable broth
1 can (4 ounces) diced mild green chiles
1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon cider vinegar.
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots and bell pepper; cook and stir 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt; cook and stir 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, broth, chiles, and chocolate; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar. Chili is even better served with cornbread. Make batter while the vegetables are cooking in step one and bake it while the chili is simmering.
Recipe From “Vegan Cooking for Beginners” (Publications International, Ltd.) by the PIL editors
FACTS ABOUT FEBRUARY
Both January and February originally had 28 days. However, at the time, even numbers were considered to bring bad luck, so Pompilius added another day to January. However, February was left with 28 days and had long been considered an unlucky month.
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AUSTIN HANCOCK’S MISSION TO HONOR A LOST TUSKEGEE AIRMAN: TheStoryofLelandPennington
BY SUZIE WELLS
On February 8th, the Mendon Public Library welcomed aviation and military history enthusiast Austin Hancock, who presented a compelling talk on the Tuskegee Airmen of WWII, with a special focus on the remarkable and poignant story of Flight Officer Leland Pennington, a Tuskegee Airman from Rochester, NY, who went missing in action.
Hancock – a lifelong devotee to the restoration, flight, and preservation of historic aircra – has made it his mission to ensure that the stories of forgotten heroes like Pennington are not lost to time. A commercial pilot and certified flight instructor since 2017, Hancock says he’s “well on [his] way to becoming one of the lucky few who get to fly WWII era aircra ,” already having flown the Korean War L-16 “Grasshopper” liaison plane in Geneseo’s National Warplane Museum (NWM)’s annual airshow.
Hancock balances his aviation career with historical research, having created multiple databases that help museums and individuals organize and maintain critical historical information. His passion for WWII aviation has driven him to volunteer at the NWM since he was 12 years old. Today, he serves as a Museum Specialist, wearing many hats: pilot, tour guide, curator and aircra restorer, grant writer, public relations specialist, and board of directors’ advisor.
Hancock says, “Telling the stories of our past is something I find extremely important and truly a passion in my life.”
A er graduation from St. John Fisher College in 2015 with a Marketing degree and Museum Studies certificate, Hancock’s journey into Pennington’s history began with a simple Google search that led him down a path of discovery and remembrance. Seeing Pennington’s name listed as a Tuskegee Airman from Rochester sparked Hancock’s curiosity, setting him on a yearslong quest to uncover the aviator’s story.
Pennington flew with the famed Red Tails squadron, piloting a P-51B Mustang called “Lucy Gal,” named a er his wife. e aviator was declared Missing in Action on April 21, 1945, presumed to have crashed off the coast of Zadar, Croatia on an escort mission.
rough dogged research, Hancock connected with Pennington’s surviving family members, including half-sisters in New Orleans and a cousin in Western NY. ese connections blossomed into a heartfelt reunion in Niagara Falls, where distant family members shared stories and grief, finally united by the memory of Leland Pennington. With their blessing, Hancock turned what began as a research project into a mission: the Pennington P-51 Memorial, dedicated to building a full-scale, airworthy replica of “Lucy Gal,” Hancock says would “serve as a flying tribute to all those brave Tuskegee Airmen who paid the highest price to preserve our freedom during World War II.”
TUSKEGEE AIRMAN LELAND PENNINGTON
LELAND AND CREW CHIEF WITH P 51 POSSIBLY LUCY GAL
Hancock’s research led him to Dr. urston Gaines, a fellow Tuskegee Airman, who revealed they were classmates in Class SE-44-G. In a 2009 interview, Gaines recalled rumors that Pennington showed signs of appendicitis before his disappearance, likely succumbing before crashing in the Alps.
is insight gave Hancock a powerful sense of closure, though it also deepened the emotional weight of the story. “It felt as if I had traveled back in time,” Hancock reflected, “receiving the sad news about the loss of my fellow Airman.” Yet, this new information has fortified Hancock’s determination to honor Pennington’s memory, not only with the construction of the ‘Lucy Gal’ but through a larger educational mission.
e Pennington P-51 Memorial aims to do more than build an airplane; it seeks to bring history to life. Hancock envisions the replica Mustang as a centerpiece for a new Tuskegee Airmen display at the National WarplaneMuseum,whereitwillmotivate,educate,andcommemorate.
e aircra will participate in fly-in events and airshows, with narrated demonstrations of WWII-era flight maneuvers. It will also join the EAA Young Eagles program, offering young people their first taste of aviation and inspiring the next generation to take to the skies.
“We want to tell the Red Tails’ story and inspire others to fly, just as they did,” Hancock says, adding, “It’s really about telling the littleknown stories about aviation and World War II, about the ordinary people who were able to accomplish extraordinary feats.”
rough the Pennington P-51 Memorial, Austin Hancock is transforming his passion for aviation history into a living tribute – one that will ensure the legacy of Flight Officer Leland Pennington and the Tuskegee Airmen will soar for generations to come.
For more information on the National Warplane Museum, visit nationalwarplanemuseum.com or follow them on social media.
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He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter.... In winter the stars seem to have rekindled their fires, the moon achieves a fuller triumph, and the heavens wear a look of a more exalted simplicity. ~ John Burroughs, “TheSnow-Walkers,”1866
There is a privacy about it which no other season gives you.... In spring, summer and fall people sort of have an open season on each other; only in the winter, in the country, can you have longer, quiet stretches when you can savor belonging to yourself.
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Long-Term Use of High-Dose Gabapentin Causes Great Concern
DEAR DR. ROACH: Am I a doomed man? When I was 25, I survived a battle with testicular cancer.The good news is that 45 years later, after two kids and three grandkids, I’m in good health. The only medicine I take is gabapentin for peripheral neuropathy that was caused by the chemotherapy drugs I received during the cancer treatment. One or more of these drugs caused neuropathy in my feet.
A neurologist prescribed 800 mg three times a day,and I took this for about 15 years. As I got older, it became 800 mg four times a day for the past 20 years. As I talk to people, they seem shocked that I’m still alive after taking so much gabapentin. But I’ve never experienced any known side effects from it.
I have read that the long-term use of gabapentin can increase the chances of dementia. Are there specific things that I should have my regular doctor test me for because of my long-term use of gabapentin? -- C.P.
Q. A.
ANSWER: Testicular cancer is one of the most curable cancers because it is sensitive to both radiation and chemotherapy. However, both of these modalities can lead to problems years after the treatment was successful.
For many years, platinum-based chemotherapy has been one of the mainstays for advanced testicular cancer. Painful peripheral neuropathy, especially in the hands and feet, is a common side effect. Gabapentin is a commonly used medication to relieve pain from damage to the peripheral nerves that occurs in diabetes or with chemotherapy.
I don’t often see doses as high as you are taking, but they are certainly used. In a seminal trial on pain following a shingles infection (post-herpetic neuralgia), the target dose of gabapentin was 900 mg four times daily. It often takes weeks or months to build up to this dose so that people can tolerate it, but it is very effective. The most common side effect is sedation, but increasing the dose slowly reduces this effect.
The evidence of gabapentin and dementia is mixed, with two studies that looked at hundreds of thousands of people and came to completely different conclusions. In the study suggesting that there was a dementia risk, it was strongest in younger people.
I conclude that you aren’t doomed. While most authorities don’t suggest screening tests for dementia, there are some memory and cognitive tests that are easy to do for people who have concerns about their memory, or those whose doctors are concerned about a possible change in function. If there are abnormalities, a person can then be referred to a memory expert.
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you discussed IBS-C (irritable bowel syndrome). I have IBS-D and had very serious episodes for several years. The cramping was enough to keep me in bed for two to three days. The episodes started happening more frequently three years ago and occurred every three to four weeks. I read that yogurt can help,so I began to eat plain yogurt every day (although I added fruit and granola). I haven’t had an episode in two-and-a-half years! Why isn’t this suggested by doctors? The change has been amazing. -- K.V.
ANSWER: I am very pleased that you had such great results. Yogurt is often recommended due to the live bacteria in it, which is thought to be beneficial for the gut. Unfortunately, my experience (like most trials) has shown that it doesn’t help the majority of people. The lactose (milk sugar) is problematic for many IBS sufferers as well.
Still, it may be worth a try, and I agree with eating plain yogurt.
Impacted wisdom teeth: Wisdom teeth are a dental milestone that takes place between the ages of 17 and 21. Wisdom teeth actually are third molars, and are given the name because they come in at a mature age, according to the American Dental Association. If there isn’t enough space for them, wisdom teeth can cause crowding and pain. When molars do not fully erupt, the result is impacted wisdom teeth, which can be very painful.
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By Matilda Charles
Going back to w k?
A small recent survey revealed that 51% of the retired senior respondents are considering going back to work, also known as “unretiring.” The reason, of course, won’t be a great surprise: They need to go back to work because the cost of everything is going up. The amount of money they’re trying to earn is $500 per month on average.
To be considered before you rush into unretirement:
-- If you’re collecting Social Security and are under full retirement age, your benefit amount might be reduced while you’re earning that extra income. After you reach full retirement age, you’ll be able to work and not have your benefit amount reduced.
-- Your full retirement age depends on your month and year of birth. See the charts on the Social Security website (www.ssa.gov) to determine your full retirement age.
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F | The best way is by boiling them as they retain more beta carotene, and it makes them more absorbable by the body
F | Contrary to popular beliefs, sweet potatoes and yams aren’t the same — the former is a sweet root vegetable and the la er is a starchy tuber.
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F | Sweet potato vine cu ings will rapidly form roots in water and grow in it. Owing to this, they can be used for in-home aquariums and trailing out of the water with their roots submerged. The growth is fueled by toxic ammonia and nitrates, a waste product of aquatic life, which it removes from the water. Thus, this can improve the living conditions for fish.
F | Sweet potatoes like long and hot growing seasons.
F | They are grown from rooted cu ings called slips.
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-- If you’ve been retired, consider if you’re ready to make that adjustment to your life that returning to work would bring. It might make the difference between seeking a part-time job as opposed to working full time.
-- If you plan on going back to work and need to provide a resume, don’t use a resume you created years ago. Have a resume service do it for you, if possible.
-- If you do it yourself, don’t list everything you’ve ever done. Go back a maximum of 15 years and don’t detail your work history with every date. Instead, go for broad categories such as your experience, qualifications, skills and accomplishments in previous jobs. If you’re especially skilled with technology, be sure to say so. Leave out the dates of any degrees and awards.
For ideas and hints, search online for “resumes for seniors going back to work” or “resumes for retirees.” Look at the National Council on Aging (www.ncoa.org) for their resume writing guide and AARP (aarp.org) for information on writing a resume after the age of 50.
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We’ve experienced major winter weather since Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on the 2nd. How do you now feel about winter?
• I’m so done with snow. Bring on spring!
• I love the snow and all that comes with Western NY winters
• Meh. I’m about ready for a warmup, but can deal with winter a bit longer.
Poll ends 02-25-2025
Poll ended 02-18-2025
January was National Soup Month and February 4th is recognized as National Homemade Soup Day. What is typically your favorite soup category?
4.3% Vegetable-heavy soups (tomato, red pepper, split pea)
8.7% Brothy favorites such as French onion, ramen, pho
8.7% Chowders (clam, potato, etc.)
8.7% Hearty stews or chilis
52.2% Any/all of the above 17.4% I don’t like soup
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FACTS ABOUT FEBRUARY
In Finnish, February is called “helmikuu,” meaning “month of the pearl,” which refers to the snowmeltingontreebranches.
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1. TELEVISION: How many castaways are on “Gilligan’s Island”?
2. GEOGRAPHY: Which Asian nation’s nickname is “Land of the Thunder Dragon”?
3. LITERATURE: What is author J.K. Rowling’s real first name?
4. SCIENCE: What is a type of material that can’t carry an electrical charge?
5. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is “The Last Frontier”?
6. MEASUREMENTS: How many quarts are in a half gallon?
7. MOVIES: Which famous landmark is featured in the movie “Rebel Without a Cause”?
8. ANATOMY: What does the cerebellum control in the human brain?
9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Where is the late Jimmy Carter’s presidential library located?
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Make a household favorite more healthy
Many beloved dishes might be enjoyed more often if they were only a little healthier. Author and former personal chef Michelle Dudash was once asked by a client if the she could make a healthier version of chicken parmesan. The result of that request is the following recipe for “Skinny Chicken Parmesan with Spinach,” which Dudash ultimately included in her book, “Clean Eating For Busy Families” (Fair Winds). The recipe was a hit with Dudash’s client and will surely be a hit at home cooks’ dinner tables as well.
Skinny Chicken Parmesan with Spinach
Makes 6 servings
For the sauce:
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 pinches salt
2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon honey
For the chicken:
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
11/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 6 pieces, pounded to 1/4 inch
Preheat oven to 375 F and coat the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan with olive oil spray.
To make the sauce: Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oil and garlic and cook gently for 30 seconds. Do not brown. With your hand, squeeze each tomato into the pan and add basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and honey. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 20 minutes, lowering the heat as needed.
To make the chicken: Combine parmesan cheese, flour, salt, pepper, and basil in a medium dish and coach chicken with cheese mixture. Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. When oil is shimmering, add chicken, rounded-side down, and cook until golden on one side, about 5 minutes. Arrange chicken in a baking pan. Pour remaining 2 teaspoons of oil into skillet and add spinach. Cook spinach for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted and swirl in lemon juice. Gently press spinach to release water and divide spinach on top of chicken. Spoon sauce around and over the chicken, place mozzarella on top, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Serve over spaghetti.
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In 1995, North Carolina’s General Assembly officially designates sweet potatoes as the state vegetable.
The best way to cook sweet potatoes is by frying and baking.
Sweet potatoes and yams are the same.
Sweet potatoes come in a rainbow of colors. Both the skin and flesh of sweet potatoes can be found in shades of orange, tan, red, and purple.
The juice of the red sweet potato is o en mixed with lime juice to make a dye for cloth in South America.
Sweet potatoes are not beneficial for fish.
Sweet potatoes like short and cold growing seasons.
Sweet potatoes are grown from seeds.
Sweet potatoes originated and were domesticated either in Central America or South America.
The largest producer of sweet potatoes in 2018 was China
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The more I see our municipal snow plow trucks clearing our roads, the happier I feel knowing my family and I can more safely drive to our destinations. Many kudos to all the drivers and highway superintendents. They are one way we see our tax dollars at work for good!
Many Thanks to the East Bloomfield EMS, Canandaigua Ambulance and East Bloomfield FD. Last night my 83 year old neighbor suffered heart attack. His daughter started CPR immediately and Ontario County Sheriff Meek arrived with in one minute with an AED.and took over doing CPR. East Bloomfield EMS arrived two minutes after that and then 2 Canandaigua EMS ALS unit and East BloomfieldHolcomb FD. With their teamwork they restored a pulse and transported him to Strong Hospital alive. We are blessed to have such great volunteers available 24/7, 365. Great work!
Why all of a sudden are people hoarding eggs? Sure prices have risen due to the bird flu but all of a sudden they need to fill their carts with dozens and dozens of eggs? I go through 1 doz. eggs in 3 to 4 weeks. There are expiration dates. Because there’s a shortage, which is temporary, they need to hoard eggs before anyone else has a chance to buy. Then the store is forced to limit the amounts or just run out. Are you more important and couldn’t care less if you clean the shelf out leaving none for others? Remember the toilet paper hoarding? Remember the fights and screaming shown on TV? That was embarrassing and those who hoarded toilet paper should be embarrassed. Do you really need to hoard eggs?
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People need to put an end to those credit, insurance, vehicle etc. applications we all receive in the mail. They come pre-filled with too much information which can be stolen and used illegally. Scammers can use these to apply for a credit card just using what’s printed already and fraudulently apply under your name. Or use that information to sell to solicitors. Even minimal information can lead to wrong doings.
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We adopted Crystal when she was left behind when her owners moved away. She loves to sit on our laps. She squeaks when we open the crisper in the refrigerator and call her name.
By Sam Mazotta
My neighbor yells at her dog. Is it abuse?
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Every morning, my next-door neighbor walks her dog past my house. Every morning, she berates her dog, calling him an idiot and a bad dog, especially after picking up his poo. I cannot see the dog doing anything wrong, so I don’t know why she’s constantly yelling at him. I know it’s affecting him,though -- he has his tail between his legs most of the time.Is there anything I can do for that dog? -- Bill in Oshkosh,Wisconsin
DEAR BILL: That’s hard to watch -- emotional abuse can be as damaging to an animal as physical abuse.
Strong verbal correction is OK in obedience training when you need a dog to stop doing something immediately. But it should be limited to a firm “No!” and a quick tug on the leash if necessary -- followed by proper corrective training.
When an owner simply berates the dog and takes out their anger verbally on them, it isn’t training. It doesn’t correct their behavior. Behavioral issues often get worse, not better. And the mixed signals and negative feedback that the dog constantly receives can cause trust issues that never fully go away.
What can you do as an outside observer? Rescues or animal control likely won’t intervene in a simple case of yelling at a dog.
If you feel safe talking to the owner, try starting a conversation with them. You may be able to glean more info about why they are yelling at the dog, and you might be able to give training advice.
However, you should also observe and document the situation. Write down the dog’s physical condition and behavior and note if they deteriorate. If you see physical abuse from the owner, note the date, time and place and, contact animal control.
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Figures from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that the average worker spent 26 minutes traveling to work, the most recent year for which the USCB has data. That marksanearly20percentincrease in average commute time since 1980. Things aren’t much better in Canada, where the National Household Survey found that the average commuter spends just over 25 minutes traveling to work each day. People who commute via public transportation can use the time they spend going to and from the office to answer emails, review schedules or even work on projects. Commuters who drive themselves to work can consider switching to public transportation or, if possible, move closer to their offices so they spend less time sitting in their vehicles, where they have no choice but to be unproductive.
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• Site Inspector- visit customers’ home before delivery of the shed, make sure shed can fit into preferred location. Review color choices and window and door configuration. Must have own transportation. Site checker makes their own schedule. PT/FT available. Pay is $22/hr.
• Delivery Helper- Works closely with the delivery driver to ensure timely, safe, and efficient delivery of shed. Assists with loading and off-loading. Guides driver with at home deliveries. Pay is $22/hr.
• Seasonal Salespeople- to work at our Greece Ridge Mall sales lot. All applicants welcome. Retired, semi-retired encouraged. Starting pay is $18/hr.
If you have a great personality and enjoy sales, Call Dave for more information 716-435-5989
now hiring!
Join Our Team at Lapp, LLC –
e Global Leader in High-Voltage
Insulators!
Are you ready to work for a company with a stellar reputation and a commitment to quality and innovation? Lapp, LLC, based in LeRoy, NY, is looking for a dedicated and skilled individual to join our team as a Production Worker.
Position: Production Worker
Location: LeRoy, NY
Shi : 1st and 2nd Shi ($1.25 /hour shi differential for 2nd shi )
Wage Range: Starting at $20.10/hour.
What You’ll Do:
• Read and interpret production orders, simple blueprints, & work instructions.
• Perform tasks requiring strong mechanical skills and attention to detail.
• Handle physical duties, including li ing heavy loads.
What We’re Looking For:
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• A team-oriented attitude and willingness to contribute to a collaborative environment.
• Physical stamina to meet the demands of the position.
How to Apply:
Complete your application at Lapp, LLC
130 Gilbert Street, LeRoy, NY 14482 or submit your resume via email to jtuerk@lappinsulators.com.
Union Representation: is position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Lapp, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applications from diverse candidates, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Take the next step in your career— Apply today and become a part of our dynamic team!
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Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District is hiring Paraprofessional
$16.50/hr – Pension and Benefit Eligible
B-Shift Cleaner
$16.50/hr + $0.85/hr Shi Differential Pension and Benefit Eligible
Notice of Vacancy
Finance Supervisor
Qualifications:
• Possession of a Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics or another field with successful completion of 18 credit hours in finance OR
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or another directly related field and 2 years of full-time, paid accounting experience involving third party insurance billing, budget preparation or financial reporting OR
• Possession of an Associate degree in accounting or another directly related field and 4 years of paid accounting experience as described above.
Location: LeRoy Services Center
Salary: $50,000-$60,000
Starting date: ASAP
Visit our website at www.gvboces.org
Reply by March 6, 2025 with reference to Vacancy 25-68, letter of interest and resume to hr@gvboces.org or mail to: Human Resources
Genesee Valley BOCES
80 Munson Street
LeRoy, NY 14482
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