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Deer Hunting Confidential

by T.R. Hendrick

Every November, I write a deer hunting column or two because I know it is the most popular form of hunting in our state.

Each year, more than 500,000 deer hunters contribute nearly $690 million to New York State’s economy through hunting-related expenses, the purchase of hunting licenses, and federal excise taxes. Hunters generate over $35 million to support the management activities of NYSDEC. Hunters take some 220,000 deer annually, filling freezers with roughly 10.8 million pounds of high-quality local venison, one of the healthiest meats you can eat.

But, it is also the most dangerous. The number of inexperienced hunters out there with guns they hardly know how to operate is too high for me to venture out in the woods, even with my love of venison.

What put me into deer gun-hunting retirement played out some thirty years ago. I was deer hunting on Rattlesnake Hill Wildlife Management Area just south of Dansville.

There are plenty of deer on these 5,100 acres of hilly hardwoods, but also plenty of hunters. New York State has over a million acres of public hunting ground, but public hunting areas attract a large number of hunters. Most of it is overcrowded, at least on opening day.

On this particular opening day, I was struggling to make my way through a dense grove of pines. It was a dead quiet morning without a whisper of wind. The ground was carpeted with dry leaves and pines needles, and I knew I was making a lot of noise. I understood this was a bad situation, but I had to get through the thick stand of trees, and there was no easy way around it. Suddenly a shot rang out close by, and tree bark flew from a pine just three feet in front of my face.

I immediately hit the dirt, knowing whoever was shooting had to be shooting at me, assuming I was a deer. Can you imagine! From the ground, I yelled, “Hey, who’s shooting?” knowing whoever shot was close enough to hear me loud and clear. No one answered. I got to my feet and bulldozed my way through the remaining pines on a jog, hoping to catch sight of the person who shot at a sound.

By the time I broke out into the clearing, there was no one to be found. They probably headed for the hills after they heard me yell.

That was it for me. Instead of hunting the rest of the day as planned, I made a beeline back to my truck, cased my gun, and have never gun-hunted for deer again.

This may sound drastic, but these incidents happen too often in deer hunting. Ask any deer hunter, and most have a similar crazy story of a close call or two.

Don’t get me wrong, 99.9 percent of deer hunters are safe, but even that tiny percent of reckless ones is too high for me.

Over my 35 years working at Eastman Kodak, some of the worst hunters I knew would come in with a picture of a big buck they shot. Their stories were always similar.

“I was hungover and slept in. It was noon before I grabbed my uncle’s gun and wandered out into the woods. I no sooner got out there than I heard a shot, and this huge buck ran by me. It took me five shots to drop the thing. Here is his picture on my tailgate

Ralph Angelo and son Luke with a perfectly photographed whitetail. Provided photo. with his tongue hanging out. Don’t let the five slug holes in the back half of the deer throw you. I still got a good 25 pounds of undamaged meat.”

That is another reason I don’t gun-hunt deer; some of the worst hunters can be the luckiest.

It is important not to put archery hunters in this category. They are a whole different animal. Most bowhunters practice regularly and put in many hours scouting for signs and then hanging tree stands. They cannot rely on luck; they need to pattern their quarry to know when and where the deer walk, hoping to be close enough for a lethal shot - little or no luck involved. They are true hunters in every sense of the word.

Another reason accidents happen is when a deer runs between hunters, and they get so excited they shoot at the deer without being aware of what’s behind it. Other common accidents happen when hunters shoot themselves while crossing fences without unloading their gun, climbing in and out of a tree stand, or back at the vehicle when somebody mistakes an empty gun that is still loaded.

Lesson number one in any hunter safety class is to treat every gun like it is loaded all the time so you won’t develop any dangerous habits. Your finger should never even go inside the trigger guard for any reason unless you are planning to shoot the weapon. This rule needs to hold true everywhere.

This brings me to my annual speech.

There is nothing about a human that looks like a deer, bear maybe, but none come close to resembling a deer. Know your target.

Never, never, never shoot at a sound. Wear orange and don’t trust the other guy or gal to know what they are doing. If you get shot with a big, orange coat on, somebody should go to jail.

I know I’ve probably scared people, but I hope I’ve heightened the awareness of the good, safe hunters to watch out for those who aren’t.

Now go out and harvest some healthy, tasty venison. Your family will thank you come dinnertime.

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NORTHSTAR FELLOWSHIP

BROCKPORT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

35 State Street, Brockport, NY 14420. A congregation that loves God, loves others and serves the world. Join us Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Phone: 585-637-3780.

Email: FPCBrockportoffice@gmail.com. Website: www.FPCBrockport.org.

Small church with new Pastor. Come visit! We have deep Bible scriptural verse by verse teaching. We follow a 1-1 relationship with Jesus and not strict religious type stuff. Our foundation is Love, Grace, Mercy and Peace. We invite you to come in drink coffee, eat food, sit in relaxed clothes, sweatpants, Jeans, t-shirts and just be loved & fed the entire Bible, verse by verse. We are simple, easy, relaxed, and loving. For prayer or help, call Pastor Andy at 585-314-4906. See you Sunday at 50 Hamlin/Clarkson Townline Road at 10:45am, https://www.northstarny.org/

ELMGROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

OGDEN BAPTIST CHURCH

Please contact the church for the most up to date information.

We are located at 1500 Spencerport Road, Rochester 14606 in Gates. Phone: 585-247-4973. Building is handicapped accessible. Time of Worship: 10AM - led

by Rev. Jeff Aiosa. Website: ElmgroveUMC.org. You can join us remotely by clicking on the link to the Pastor’s page (you do not need a Facebook account to view posts). Email: ElmgroveUMC@yahoo.com. Community Outreach and Ministry Opportunities include: Little Free Library, SWEM, Aurora House, RAIHN, Prayer ministries, etc. We have a long history in the Gates community and we are looking forward to a bright future that includes you! Please come and join us on Sunday!

FIRST BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Lead Pastor Kevin Pestke. Vision statement: Love God, Love People, Serve Others, Tell Everyone. We offer in-person and live-streamed services on Sundays at 8:30 am and 10:30 am, with children’s Sunday School, teen ministry, and nurseries available. We also offer separate Deaf services Sundays at 10:30 am. We have adult services Wednesday nights (ASL provided), and AWANA, teen ministry, and nursery for the kids. During the week we have many options for small groups. Our building is disability accessible. ALL ARE WELCOME!! We would love to have you join us! 990 Manitou Road, Hilton. Phone: 585-392-0777, website: fbbc.info, Facebook: First Bible Baptist Church.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHILI

Our Mission: Recognizing that Jesus is the true vine and we are the branches, we are called to be rooted in faith, grow together and care for the community.

Please join us for worship each Sunday at 10 AM with Rev. Brandi Wooten, either in person or virtually via live-stream or recording (https://www.facebook.com/ firstpreschili/live/, a Facebook account is not required). Recordings of Sunday Worship Services are also available on YouTube at “1st Presbyterian Church of Chili” We have a family friendly service and Children’s Church where all are welcome. Face Masks required for anyone unvaccinated. Youth Group, Bible Studies, and Community Outreach Programs, including our Food Cupboard (3rd Saturday of each month) are a few of the opportunities we offer to enrich our faith. In need of prayer or counsel, call the church office 585-8899896 or email Brandi at revbrandi@gmail.com. Handicapped accessible.

Website: chili-presbyterian.org. 3600 Chili Avenue, Rochester, N.Y.

HILTON BAPTIST CHURCH

50 Lake Avenue, Hilton, (585) 392-7990, Email hbchurch@frontiernet.net, Pastor Dan Brown. Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. We offer In-person services and Live-Streaming on YouTube under “Hilton Baptist Church Live.” Visit our Website at hiltonbaptist.org for more information. We are a Congregation of the American Baptist Churches. Our Building is Handicap Accessible and we offer Hearing Assistance during the Worship service. Everyone is Welcome to join our Church family!

HILTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by Following Christ; Connecting Generations; Transforming Communities. 21 West Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, (585) 392-8761. Rev. Jennifer Green, pastor. Website: www. humcny.org, E-mail: office@humcny.org. Worship Service is open in the HUMC Sanctuary. Service: 10am. Fellowship: 11am. Sunday Services are live-streamed at HUMCny.org. Handicap Accessible.

LIFEQUEST COMMUNITY CHURCH

59 Henry St, Hilton, Hilton Community Center, www.lifequest.cc, email: info@lifequest.cc, Facebook: LifeQuestCC, twitter: @lifequestcc Lead Pastor: Rob Dickerson. Worship 10am. Midweek programs: Tuesday 7pm Royal Rangers – a scouting program for boys. Saturday 7pm YouthQuest High School & Middle School student ministry. “Journeying together as we discover God’s love and purpose for our lives.” Faith, Family, Friends, Fun, Freedom.

MORTON BAPTIST CHURCH

1152 County Line Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. Church phone 585-659-8459, email mortonbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. Pastor: Steven M Worrall, email pastorsteve712@gmail.com, cell 585-354-9779. Sunday Worship 10:30am. Sunday school is held during church service. Adult Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at noon, Choir practice at 6:30pm Wednesdays. Youth Group meets on Friday nights from 7 to 9pm. Our building is handicap accessible and visitors are welcome.

We are over 202 years young! Join us to renew and refresh your faith with a warm, friendly, caring group of people! Learn about the Bible and live abundantly. We have a wonderful choir and special music during worship. We have strong mission and outreach to others through local, regional and world-wide mission partners.

We invite you to join us for worship Sunday mornings at 11 AM*. ZOOM Worship is offered for those who cannot attend in person. Nursery care available. Active Youth Ministry: Sunday School at 9:55 AM in the Children’s Resource Room. *Due to Covid restrictions, masks are required for all children over 2 years of age until further notice. In addition to Sunday School, our Director of Children’s Ministry, Dale Shonk, conducts “Kids Faith Discovery” for school age children every Wednesday evening 6:20-7:30 PM. Join the fun! Bible Study on Thursdays from 6:15 to 7 PM. We are located near the intersection of Colby and Washington Streets at 721 Washington Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Interim Pastor, Rev. Cliff Houston.

Music Director: Suzanne Feuerherm. For more information, contact us at 585-3521077 or visit our website at www.obcny.org. See you on Sunday!

OGDEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

ChurChes, to have your serviCes listed or updated, please Call 352-3411.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Chris Bode. 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin, NY 14464, 585-9642550, www.stjohnhamlin.org. Facebook: St. John Lutheran Church, Hamlin, NY. Sunday Services at 8:30 & 11AM. Church office is open 7:30AM-3:30PM, Monday through Friday. For daily inspiration and Sunday services visit our Facebook page or YouTube Channel. “To know Christ and to make Him KNOWN.”

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH

Welcomes you to encounter our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in His one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church at 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Join us for Holy Mass at 5pm Saturdays or Sundays at 7:45am, 9:30am, and 11:15am.

Many great opportunities to learn about the Holy Bible, and groups for families and children of all ages, including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (play-centered, hands-on Christ-experiences). Daily Mass in the morning on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 8am. Daily Mass on Wednesday evening is at 6:30pm. On first Saturdays, morning Mass is at 9am. More details, Confession times, weekly offerings for Eucharistic Adoration, and more at www.StJohnsChurchSpencerport. org Email: sstjohnc@dor.org. Parochial Administrator: Fr. Justin Miller

Our purpose is: “To equip ourselves and others to be disciples of Christ as we seek God’s for our church and beyond.” Reverend Doctor Eileen Bordain Vanderzwan. Sunday worship is at 10AM live in our sanctuary following current CDC requirements, as well as livestreamed on Zoom and Facebook Live. Bible Studies, Youth Group, Sunday School and outreach are available to all. Contact the church for more information and for links: ogdenpresbyterian@gmail.com; www.ogdenpresbyterian.org; 585-352-6802; 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport.

ST. LEO’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

PARMA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

14 State Street, Brockport, 585-637-6650, www.stlukesbrockport.org. Visit us on Facebook. Whoever you are, wherever you are, you are welcome at St. Luke’s.

Our Mission is to Worship God Joyfully, Love One Another, Serve in the Name of Christ. Join us either in person or via live stream for Sunday worship with Holy Eucharist at 10 am led by The Rev. Elizabeth Brooks Harden. Handicapped accessible and hearing assistance available. Harvest Kitchen, our outreach to the greater community, offers a free meal the second Sunday of each month from 2 to 3 pm. Recognized as a National Jubilee Church for outreach and service to our community. Please check website or call the Parish Office for current COVID precautions.

39 Hovey Street, Hilton, (585) 615-6383, www.PCFMinistries.com, Facebook: Parma Christian Fellowship Church. Rev. Dr. Myke Merrill. Worship Services: Saturday 5:00PM, Sunday 10AM. Family Midweek: Wednesday 6:30PM – Kids Club, TurningPoint Teens, Adult Bible Discussion Group. Nursery School: Parma Kids Preschool and Child Care Center, 39 Hovey Street, Hilton. School Phone: (585) 392-5792.

PEARCE CHURCH

pearcechurch.org. 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili, NY 14514. 585-594-9488. Join us for worship! Saturday: 5pm. Sunday: 10:30am. Pearce 4 Kids Child Care Center, Pearce4kids.org, 585-594-1833. Handicapped Accessible.

SPENCERPORT ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Located at 3940 Canal Road, Spencerport, NY 14559. We offer a place for people of all ages to encounter God through worship, fellowship and Biblical teaching so we can grow in our relationship with Jesus and make a difference in our community and the world. Services are: Sunday School at 9:30 AM. Sunday Worship at 10:30 AM. Enjoy a cup of coffee before service. Wednesday Bible Study for Adults and Youth Group meets at 6:30 PM. Prayer follows at 7:30 PM. Nursery is provided for all services. Handicap accessible. Samaritan Harvest provides free prepared and perishable foods every fourth Sunday of the month. Look for our special events at www.spencerportag.com or like us on Facebook. Phone: 585-352-5900. Cell: 585363-8922. E-mail: Spencerportassemblyofgod@gmail.com. All are welcome.

SPENCERPORT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Promoting the Christian way of life through service and stewardship to the community and the world. Look for the white steeple at 65 Church Street in downtown, Spencerport NY 14559. (585) 352-3448. Rev. Michael Sloan. We provide worship, educational and mission opportunities for children, youth, and adults. Worship services are Sundays at 10am live on Facebook and on site in our sanctuary. Worship is followed by Coffee Hour in Fellowship Hall. Sunday School for ages 4 and up is also available during service. Handicap accessible. Email: info@spencerportucc. org. Website: www.spencerportucc.org. Facebook: Spencerport UCC.

ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Welcomes all to worship with us in a warm, inclusive fellowship in the Episcopal tradition of openness and caring for all. 635 Old Wilder Road, Hilton, NY (across from Kelly’s Apple Farm), 585-392-4099. Please join us for Sunday worship at 10am September through June, and 9am in July and August. All services are both in-person and live-streamed online with the Rev. Greg Kremer, our priest-in-charge.

Follow us on facebook or look for us on the web at www.stgeorgehilton.org.

392-2710, www.stleochurch.org. Fr. Joseph Catanise. Daily Mass is celebrated: Monday 5:30 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday Communion Service 8:30 AM. Weekend Schedule: Saturday Confession 2:30-3:30 PM; Rosary 3:20 PM; Mass 4 PM (live-streamed). Sunday: Mass 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 6 PM; Adult Bible Study 11:45 AM. Thanksgiving Mass 8:30 AM. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible. Deadline to order pies for Christmas is December 5.

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

ST. MARY’S CHURCH

ST. MARK’S CHURCH

13 South Main Street, Holley 16789 Kenmore Road, Kendall Parish Center – Holley 638-6718, www.stmarystmark.org.

Mass Times: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM at St. Mary’s; Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM at St. Mary’s; Sunday 8:30 AM at St. Mark’s and 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

158 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, 585-392-4000, www.stpaulhilton.org. Senior Pastor: Rev. Mark Ball – pastorball@stpaulhilton.org, office 585-392-4000. Worship Services: Saturday at 5pm; Sunday at 8:30am and 11am. Bible Studies: Kingdom Kids – Sunday at 9:45am; Adult Classes – Sunday at 9:45am; Ladies and Mens Bible Study – Thursdays at 10:30am. School: Meeting your child’s learning needs from age 2 through 8th grade. Call for a tour!

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRE-SCHOOL

191 Nichols Street (Rte. 31), Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: 352-3143. Reverend David Bernard, Interim Pastor. Worship Services Sunday at 9:30AM ‘In Person’ in our handicap accessible Sanctuary. Worship Service is also Live Streamed on YouTube. Sunday School is at 10:45AM. Visit our Website at www.tlcspencerport. com. Email: trinitylutheran191@gmail.com. “The Mission of Trinity is to joyfully share the Gospel through Christ-centered worship, teaching and reaching out to the community by acts of caring.”

UNION CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

14 North Main Street, Churchvillle. A warm welcome awaits you at Union Church.

Join us Sunday mornings at 10 am for our worship service and Sunday School.

Hear our superb music – adult, handbell, and children’s choirs – and be spiritually nurtured by God’s word. Look for our special events advertised throughout the year. Food distribution for local families in need on the third Tuesday of each month from 4 to 5 pm at the church. Stop by, call, email us or visit our website.

Like us on Facebook “Union Congregational Church Churchville” Phone 585-2931665, email unionucc@frontier.com. Handicap accessible. All are welcome.

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What better ways to celebrate the diversity, uniqueness and creativity of independent, local businesses than by supporting them during the busiest shopping season of the year?

Plaid Friday was conceptualized in Oakland, California, several years ago in an effort to encourage holiday shoppers to slow down and shop locally at small businesses rather than partake in the frenzy of the traditional Black Friday rush at big box retailers. Similarly, Small Business Saturday® was founded by American Express in 2010 as a community-centric day to support local businesses. Small Business Saturday was the catalyst for the generalized Shop Small® movement, which encourages consumers to patronize small businesses.

Local businesses are at the heart of their communities. In a 2015 survey by the Urban and Land Institute, researchers found that more than half of respondents said they wanted a neighborhood where they wouldn’t need a car very often. More than 40 percent specifically noted the desirability of local shopping and entertaining as main features. A neighborhood with a Main Street or thriving local shopping hub can be a big draw. Consumers make these neighborhoods a reality.

Every time they grab a coffee from a local café, purchase a piece of artwork from a neighborhood artist, or dine at a familyrun restaurant, shoppers are supporting

Area author’s debut novel featured at Lift Bridge event The Oaql Seed: Book One of the Treeboat Series by Z.A. Ispharazi is described as a psychedelic tale for millennials, but balances the fine tightrope of adult speculative fiction with a PG rating for parents who want to spark their child’s sense of wonder for nature.

The novel was inspired by anthropological trips to the Peruvian Amazon where late night lore by candlelight is still common.

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local business owners and strengthening their communities. Here are some ways to make shopping small a priority this holiday season.

•Take inventory of Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday sales by keeping up on local social media. Build holiday shopping lists around the offerings at local businesses.

•Dine out at local restaurants or shop smaller food merchants.

•Visit a local tree farm. When decorating for the holidays, support the farm or local nursery that grows Christmas trees and makes their own wreaths and garlands.

•Keep your money in your community at a local bank or credit union rather than a large national bank. Local banks may have special promotions to boost savings for holiday gifting.

The holiday season is the perfect time to support small, local businesses.

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The Oaql Seed is Z.A. Ispharazi’s debut novel.

However, the writing process took place in New York, where Ispharazi was born and raised, and where he continues draw from a wellspring of inspiration.

The final drafts were completed in quiet spots around Hamlin Beach State Park, the parks in Rochester, the preserves in Webster, and around the SUNY Brockport campus between post-baccalaureate classes the author completed from 2019 to 2021.

“Having been born in NYC, I want to emphasize to my fellow creatives the importance of the nature we are surrounded by in upper NY; not only for our creativity, but for our mental and physical health. Beyond this, we are expressions of nature—we are never outside of it—so our connection to nature is really about a connection to ourselves,” Ispharazi said.

These themes are woven into The Oaql Seed via many main characters, in an intentional divergence from the idea of the lone hero’s journey.

Z.A. Ispharazi will be at Lift Bridge Book Shop in Brockport for Small Business Saturday on November 27. Paperback copies of the book will be available and the author says he is always looking for kindred spirits to connect with.

Learn more about Z.A. Ispharazi at www. weavingthevine.com or find him on social media @weavingthevine.

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