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The BUM Players Celebrate 35 Years of Community Theater
BY SUZIE WELLS
e BUM Players were born from the dissolution of the Brockport Community Players, carrying forward the legacy of local theater in Brockport. Founded by Gary omas – veteran of both the Brockport Community Players and the D’Agostino Lincoln Dinner eater – this new group allowed omas to continue sharing his theatrical talents. A seasoned member of SUNY Brockport’s eater Department and an active leader at the Brockport United Methodist Church, omas found both inspiration and support to launch a worship-drama group within the church: the BUM (Brockport United Methodist) Players. What began in 1990 as a creative addition to Sunday services, replacing sermons with dramatic performances, soon evolved into something more enduring. One of omas’s early works, , depicted several soldiers discovering faith amidst the horrors of the Vietnam War. is worship-drama format continued until 1997, when the church faced a financial crisis. In response, omas and others staged a full-length comedy, Scrambled Eggs, selling tickets to raise funds for the church. e show was a hit – and it sparked a tradition.
Since then, the BUM Players have presented an annual fulllength comedy (with the exception of 2020-2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic). While many productions have featured lesser-known titles, the group has also staged popular plays such as Neil Simon’s e Odd Couple and e Sunshine Boys, Mitch Albom’s Duck Hunter Shoots Angel, and Jean Giraudoux’s e Madwoman of Chaillot
In 2008, the BUM Players began producing original works. Longtime member David Hansen penned Plausible Deniability, marking the group’s first step away from royalty scripts. It wasn’t until 2016 that omas followed suit with Tavern. Since then, six consecutive comedies have been written by members of the troupe, including another by Hansen and five original scripts by omas.
In addition to their comedies, the BUM Players partnered with the Kiwanis Club of Brockport in 2003 to present an annual fall “whodunit” murder mystery. ese interactive performances ran through 2019, with a total of 17 shows – most written by omas, except for two, including 2018’s Expedition to Murder by fellow BUM Player, Chuck Edwards. e group hopes to revive this tradition this fall.
SWAMP SET FOR “DUCK HUNTER SHOOTS ANGEL”
Meanwhile, this month, the BUM Players are excited to share the sequel to Lake Effect Blues, performed two years ago. Return to Draspar is the troupe’s sixth consecutive full-length comedy written by a BUM Players member, this one written and copyrighted by Gary “Turk” omas. Return to Draspar is artistically directed by omas, with omas and Steve Richardson serving as co-technical directors.
e story unfolds in DeWitt, NY in the apartment of Marty (Steve Richardson) and Martina Stone (Marcy Miceli). Rex Collins ( omas), weary of the music industry, returns home for his brother Bob’s funeral and begins to consider staying in DeWitt. Bob’s widow, Amber (Marita Keys), is deep in denial and believes she is the Queen of England.
As the drama unfolds, Marty and Martina, once fused as one being, are now free to live separate lives, but search for a way to return to their beloved home on the planet Draspar in the Andromeda Galaxy. Unbeknownst to them, Draspar’s Supreme Commander believes they’ve deserted and sends
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spy/bounty hunter Taylor Cole (Helen Schofield), disguised as a young girl, to bring them back. Will Marty and Martina return home? Will they be exonerated or be found guilty of desertion? Will Rex find what he seeks? Will Taylor collect her bounty? Will Amber recover her sanity? e answers await on stage!
Performances take place in the Brockport United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 7pm May 15th, 16th, and 17th, and at 2pm May 18th. Tickets are available at the Church Office, at the door, or by calling 585-637-4240 or 585-261-7381. Intermission includes complimentary desserts and beverages donated and served by the Kiwanis Club of Brockport, the troupe’s long-time co-sponsor.
Enjoy a delightful evening of original theater, laughter, and community spirit. e BUM Players are back – and better than ever!
BUM PLAYERS FRONT LEFT TO RIGHT : STEVE RICHARDSON, MARCY MICELI, HELEN SCHOFIELD; BACK LEFT TO RIGHT : MARITA KEYS, TURK THOMAS
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MOMENTS IN TIME
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* On May 4, 1965, San Francisco Giants outfielder Willie Mays hits his 512th career home run to break Mel Ott’s National League record. Mays would finish with 660 career home runs, good for third on the all-time list at the time.
* On May 5, 2002, the comic book adaptation of “Spider-Man” becomes the fastest movie ever to earn more than $100 million at the box office. Its $39 million opening day bested the previous record of $32 million, set by “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in 2001.
* On May 6, 1937, the airship Hindenburg, the largest dirigible ever built and the pride of Nazi Germany, bursts into flames upon touching its mooring mast in Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 36 passengers and crewmembers.
* On May 7, 1902, Martinique’s Mount Pele begins the deadliest volcanic eruption of the 20th century. The city of Saint Pierre was buried and virtually everyone died instantly when a cloud of superheated gas sent an avalanche of boiling ash down the mountain.
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Nothing beats the flavor of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables, but growing your own food benefits more than just your taste buds! Here are a few more great reasons to start a vegetable garden of your own or a community garden:
• Eating just-picked ripened vegetables from your garden lets you enjoy peak nutritional value over food that has been harvested, shipped and distributed to a grocery store.
• Gardening promotes functional fitness through movement. It also treats your body to fresh air and Vitamin D from the sunlight.
• Growing your own food reduces use of fossil fuels traditionally needed to transport produce from farms to grocers.
Getting started is as easy as picking an area that receives at least six hours of daylight exposure, whether it’s a plot of earth or a raised planter box. Find out what grows well in your area by talking to neighbors or vendors at your local farmers’ market, then start small with something you really enjoy eating!
All-Natural Strategies to Safely Protect Fruits and Vegetables
• Plant gardens in raised beds. Raised beds can eliminate some garden infiltration by small critters that come up and under from the ground, such as rabbits, gophers, groundhogs, slugs, and some other crawling pests.
• Prepare homemade insecticide. The environmental information site Treehugger provides information on making a homemade insecticide from vegetable oil and a mild soap. Use one cup of oil with one tablespoon of soap (such as Dr Bronner’s castile soap). Add this mixture to one quart of water in a spray bottle. This concoction can eradicate aphids, mites, thrips, and more by coating insects’ bodies and effectively suffocating them. Soap-and-water sprays or even neem oil sprays work similarly.
• Sprinkle diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth, commonly known as DE, is an abrasive powder comprised of fossilized algae diatoms. It’s commonly used as a filter medium in swimming pools, but also makes an effective pesticide. The material’s abrasive and absorbent qualities draw moisture out of insects, essentially dehydrating them to death. DE can be sprinkled around the base of plants, but will need to be reapplied a er rain and watering.
• Space out plants. Tightly planted crops create a breeding ground for fungal diseases and also provide hiding spots and warmth for pests. Leaving room between plants can help avoid these issues, according to Gardening Channel.
• Use row covers or garden mesh. Many plants can be covered all year long as long as the covers are li ed during flowering if the crops depend on pollination by bees. Veggiemesh® is a cover that can be laid over plants.
• Interplant crops in the garden. Interplanting is a technique that involves alternating crops, herbs and flowers to confuse the pests so they have a difficult time finding what they want to eat. Alternate rows of vegetables with herbs and flowers that appeal to beneficial insects.
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1. TELEVISION: Which actor was nominated for an Emmy for the same character on three different sitcoms?
2. MOVIES: Who was the first actor to refuse an Oscar award for Best Actor?
3. GEOGRAPHY: Which modern city is in the shadow of the active volcano Mount Vesuvius?
4. FOOD & DRINK: What gas is used to createseltzer water?
5. SCIENCE: What is the center of an atom called?
6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who are the six men who have made a career Grand Slam in pro golf?
7. ANATOMY: What is the largest artery in the body?
8. LITERATURE: For which category is the O. Henry Award given?
9. ASTRONOMY: Which star system is nearest to our solar system?
10. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How many presidents have died in office?
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9. Alpha Centauri..
8. Short stories.
7. The aorta.
6. Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
5. Nucleus.
4. Carbon dioxide.
3. Naples, Italy.
2. George C. Scott, for “Patton.”
“Cheers” and “Frasier.”
1. Kelsey Grammer for “Wings,”
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MOMENTS IN TIME (The History Channel)
* May 8, 1988, Stella Nickell is convicted of murder by a Seattle jury. She was the first person to be found guilty of violating the Federal Anti-Tampering Act after putting cyanide in Excedrin capsules in an effort to kill her husband. She began planning his death after their 1976 honeymoon.
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Ken Barrett Chevrolet Cadillac is confident that Gene Ponti’s experience and dedication will further enhance our commitment to providing exceptional service and quality vehicles to the Batavia community. Customers are invited to visit the dealership and welcome Gene back to the area. He is ready to assist both new and returning customers in finding their next vehicle.
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MONDAY MORNINGSTORYTIME
Comesharestories,songsandactivitieswithusMondayMornings.
THURSDAYNIGHTCRAFTFOR KIDS
Thursdayeveningdropinchildren’s craftprogramfrom6:30-7:15pmAges: 2-9
SATURDAYMORNINGBABYSTORY TIME
HeldeveryotherSaturdaymorningat 10:00-11:00am. Stories,songsandplaytimeforages 0-24months.
ALEXANDER
AlexanderHappyAgers will meet onMonday,May5atThe ChurchinAlexander,3389Church Street.Pleasebringadishtopass andyourowntablesservice.Beveragesprovided.Yearlyduesare $5.00perperson.Wewilleatat 5:30p.m.Hopetoseeyouthere.
Mt.PleasantCemeteryAssociation AnnualMeeting- Mt. PleasantCemeteryAssociationof DodgesonRoad,AlexanderisholdingitsAnnualMeetingonTuesday, May13,2025at7pmattheSt. JamesEpiscopalChurch,405E. MainSt.,Batavia.Allplotowners, familymembersandinterested communitymembersarewelcome. Forcemeteryinformation,call 585-734-2337.
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FREE MonthlyOpenJam- Two indoorareas,aswellasonthe coveredpatioandtheGroto (weatherpermitting)onthesecond Sundayofeachmonthfrom2-7pm attheBenningtonLanes,1374 ClintonSt.Rd.,(Route354)Attica. Wewelcomeeveryoneandencourageyoutobringyouracoustic instruments(guitars,banjos,mandolins,basses,fiddles,etc.)and playalongatanylevel,orjuststop inforalisten2pm-7pm.Thenext jamisSunday,MAY11th,2-7pm. Pleasetellyourmusiclovingfriends tobringtheirinstrumentsandplay alongforanextrafunafternoon!
BATAVIA
GameandChessClubNightat GO ART! Grabafriendorloved oneandheadtoGOART!forour monthlyGamenight!Weoffera wideselectionorboardgames, cardgamesandmore.Bringyour ownorseewhatwehaveavailable. GameNightandChessClubhappenmonthlyonthe1stWednesday ofeachmonthandstartat6pm throughJune4th.Thiseventisfree andnoregistrationisrequired.
CaregiverMomentsSupport Group - Ifyouareacaregiverof someonewithamemoryimpairmentandfeelingoverwhelmed,depressedorangryitistimeforyou togethelpforyourself.Weoffera caregiversupportgroupwhereyou canfreelyexpressyourselfamong peoplewhoaregoingthrougha similar,ifnotthesame,experience. Meetingsfocusonprovidingemotionalsupport,tipsforcopingwith behaviorissues,andsharingexperiences.Heldevery3rdThursday untilDecember18,2025atthe GeneseeCountyOfficeforthe Aging,2BankSt.,Bataviafrom 1-2pm.Formoreinformation pleasecall585-343-1611.http:// www.geneseeny.gov
SageSaturdays - Comebeapart ofGoldenGlows,awarmand welcomingcommunityforLGBTQ+ individualsaged55andolder!Join usatEdenCaféforacomplimentarybreakfast,whereyoucanconnectovercoffeeandtreatsina spacethatcelebratesandaffirms youridentity.Enjoycasualyet meaningfulconversations,engage withguestspeakers,andtakepart indiscussionsonthetopicsthat mattermostaswenavigatethis excitingnextchapteroflife-together.Information:www. glowout.org.Torequest transportation:Program CoordinatorPatCole(585) 813-5081oremailSaraVacin svacin@glowout.org.
Pop-UpCommunityLunch- Join us foraFREEdeliciouscommunity pop-uplunchhostedbySt.James EpiscopalandBataviaFirstPresbyterian.Therewillbegamesand prizesforallages.Allarewelcome, noexceptions.May18,12:301:30pm,BataviaFirstPresbyterian Church,300E.MainSt.,Batavia. Youmayalsojoinusvirtuallyon Facebookat:https://www. facebook.com/fpcbatavia/videos. Questions?Contactusat 585-343-0505orfpcbatavia@ fpcbatavia.org.
HLOMGuestSpeakerSeries: Dr. Michael Boston,“FemaleUndergroundRailroadConductorsof WNY”-TheHollandLandOffice MuseumisproudtowelcomeDr. MichaelBostonofSUNYBrockport asournextGuestSpeakeronSaturday,May3rdat11am.Dr. BostonofSUNYBrockportwillbe presentingon“FemaleConductors oftheUndergroundRailroadin WesternandCentralNewYork.” Admissionis$5or$3formuseum members.Pleasecontactthemuseumat585-343-4727or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.
ArcGLOWGolfAbili-TEESTournament: The 49thAnnualArc GLOWAbili-TEESGolfTournament isMonday,July21,11am-7pmat TerryHillsGolfCourse.Funds raisedsupportchildrenandadults withintellectualanddevelopmental disabilitiesintheGLOWregion.For moreinformation,tosponsor,or registeryourfoursome,emailPR@ ArcGLOW.org.
MindfulMondays- Come renew yourspiritandrejuvenateyour body’senergythroughatimeof gentlemovement,calmingpractices,quietreflectiononscripture, orwalkingalabyrinth.Noexperienceorreligiousbeliefarerequired!May5,6:30pm,Batavia FirstPresbyterianChurch,300E. MainSt.,Batavia.Youmayalsojoin usvirtuallyonFacebookat:https:// www.facebook.com/fpcbatavia/ videos
PeruvianOutreachProgramPlease joinThePeruvianOutreach ProjectfortheirAnnualPeruvian Dinner.Thedinnerwillbeheldon SaturdayMay3rdstartingat 5:30pmandwillbeinGOART!, 201EMainSt,Batavia.Ticketsare $25perpersonandwillincludea rafflebasketandcashbar.Youcan purchaseticketsandcheckoutthe menubyclickingthelinkbelow. www.wnypop.org
EstatePlanning:WhatYou Should Know BeforeMakingDecisions-May14,2pm,Genesee CountyOfficefortheAging,2 BankSt.,Batavia.WhyPlanAhead? JoinGeneseeCountyOfficeforthe Agingforafreeprogramprovided byAnnelieseAliasso,Esq.andPeter M.Casey,EsqoftheDelPlato CaseyLawFirm,LLP.Topicsinclude reasonsforestateplanning,commonestateplanningtechniques, wills/trusts,healthcareproxy,and powerofattorney.Pleasecall 585-343-1611toregister.
GLOWNurse’sHonorGuard Ceremony - TheGenesee,Livingston,Orleans,andWyoming (GLOW)RegionNurse’sHonor Guardwillbeholdingageneral honorguardceremonyMonday, May12th,UnitedMemorialMedicalCenter,12noon.Ourpurpose: Tohonorourfellownursesduring theirfuneralorcelebrationoflife. Thisceremonywillbeoutsidethe mainentranceofthehospital.Anyonewhohaspreviouslylostaloved onethatonceservedasanurse (LPN,RN,orNP),orthepublicin general,iswelcometoattend.The ceremonywilllastapproximately10 minutes.AnyquestionspleasecontactGLOWRegionNurse’sHonor GuardonFacebook.
HLOMNight@theMuseumCome totheHollandLandOffice Museumbetween5and8pmfor extendedhoursonMay7forthose whocannotmakeitduringour regularlyscheduledones!Youwill getpersonaltoursfromstaffand volunteers!Wehopetoseeyou there!Admissionistheregular pricinglistedonourwebsite!HollandLandOfficeMuseum,131W MainSt.,Batavia.http://www. hollandlandoffice.com
HLOMConcertSeries:BartDentino - TheHollandLandOffice Museum,Friday,May23rdat7pm. BartDentinowillbeplayingan acousticselectionofmusicthatwill includeoriginalcompositionsand songsbysuchartistsasJames Taylor,GordonLightfoot,The Beatles,andothers.Bartwastwice selectedBestPerformerandBest VocalistoftheYearbyFreetime Magazine.Itwasthefirsttimein themagazine’shistoryanartistwas selectedintwoindividualcategories.Admissionis$5or$4for museummembers.Pleasecontact themuseumat585-343-4727or hollandlandoffice@gmail.comif youwouldliketoattend.
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HLOMTriviaNight@theMuseum: GeneseeCountyHistoryJoinusattheHollandLandOffice MuseumforthenextTriviaNight onThursday,May8that7pm. Comeandtestyourknowledgeour countyandstudyuponthehistory ofGeneseeCounty.Admissionis $5or$3formuseummembers. Pleasecontactthemuseumat 585-343-4727or hollandlandoffice@gmail.comif youwouldliketoattend.
HLOMConcertSeries:DSPTrioThe HollandLandOfficeMuseumis proudtowelcomebacktheDSP TrioforaconcertonFriday,May 16that7pm.Thelocaljazzgroup ofDerekReiss,SkipTaylorand PeterMarkwillgetyourtoesa tappingwithagreatselectionof jazzmusic.Admissionis$5or$4 formuseummembers.Pleasecontactthemuseumat585-343-4727 orhollandlandoffice@gmail.comif youwouldliketoattend.
HLOMJavawithJoeE.: Richard Beatty, “Dr.SuessGoestoWar”JoinusattheHollandLandOffice MuseumThursday,May22nd,9 am.RichardBeattywillbepresentingon“Dr.SeussGoestoWar.”In conjunctionwiththenewexhibitat HLOM,RichardBeattywillpresent alookbackatDr.Seuss’svirtually unknownWWIIerapoliticalcartoons.Comeandhearabout Seuss’scontributiontothewareffortyearsbeforehisnamebecame famousforhiswildlypopularchildren’sbooks.ThankyoutoTim Horton’sofBataviaforsponsoring therefreshmentsforJavawithJoe E.for2025.
OpenGameDay! Looking for somethingfuntodoSaturdays? WehaveaddedanopenGameDay onthethirdSaturdaysofeach monthfrom9am-2pm!Bringin yourfavoritegames(oruseoneof ours),friends,familyandanappetite.TheBakerywillbeopenand servingtastytreatsandthecoffee willbeflowing.Freeandopento dropin.GOART!,201EMainSt., Batavia.
BeyondtheBarriers:Stepping into yourHeart’sTruth- ADay ofHeartworkisaneventforeveryone.Itoffersachancetoexploreor deepenyourinnerworkusingit’s coretools:SoftBodyand AwarenessMeditations,Inquiry andUnwinding.Thesepracticesare supportedbydiscussionperiodsfor personalizedguidance.Thegoalis tohelpparticipantsovercomeinner barrierandmovetowardwhatthey trulydesire.Scholarshipsavailable, applyuponregistration.HeldMay 17,10-6pm,BataviaFirstPresbyterianChurch,300E.MainStreet, Batavia.Cost:$100.https:// fpcbatavia.org/
TheBataviaSocietyofArtists is having theirmembersSpringArt ShowattheRichmondMemorial Library’sGalleryRoom,19RossSt., Batavia.Thepublicisinvitedtothe FREEOpeningReceptiononTuesdayMay6thfrom6:30pm-8pm withlightrefreshments.TheVirginiaCarr-Mumfordartscholarship willbeawardedtoGCCstudent SavannahLapierreat7pm.
FriendsoftheRichmondMemorial LibraryMonthlyBookSale willbeheldonThursdayMay1, 2025from9A.M.to7P.M.downstairsintheWilber-FoxMemorial Room,19RossSt.,Batavia.FeaturingAdultandChildren’shardcover andpaperbackbooks,fictionand non-fictionbooks.Hundredsof booksinverygoodcondition, affordablyprices.
FraudPreventionwithHomeland SecurityandAARP -May6, 1:30pm,GeneseeCountyOfficefor theAging,2BankSt.,Batavia. Duringthisjointpresentationfrom HomelandSecurityInvestigations andAARP,youwilllearnabout currentscamsusedbycriminalorganizationstotargetvictims,how toavoidbecomingavictim,and whattodoifyouhavebeen scammed.
SaturdayMorningCoffeehouse Music Series- HenryGracehosts SteveKruppnerandHoward Owens.May10,10-12noon,GO ART!201EastMainStreet,Batavia.
BERGEN
FourthinSpringConcertSeriesAll areinvitedtoaFREEconcert seriesattheBergenEvangelical PresbyterianChurch(38S.Lake AvenueinBergen).Theconcertis Sunday,May4at6pm,andwill featureorganistsfromtheEastman SchoolofMusic.Alightreception willfollow.Formoreinformation, pleasevisitwww.epcbergen.org/ concerts.ThisprojectismadepossiblewithfundsfromtheStatewide CommunityRegrantProgram,a regrantprogramoftheNewYork StateCouncilontheArtswiththe supportoftheofficeoftheGovernorandtheNewYorkState LegislatureandadministeredbyGO ART!
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HistoricalSocietyDinner- The Byron HistoricalSocietywillhavea ChickenCordonBlueDinneratthe ByronPresbyterianChurchonMay 6that6PM.LynneBellusciowill presentaspeechonTheUndergroundRailroadinGenesee County.Callortext585-739-0447 forareservation.Dinnersare$18. Publiciswelcomed.6293West MainStreet(Route262),Byron.
CORFU
OpenHousewithguestspeaker Greg Kinal- OpenHouseatthe CorfuGrangeHall,71AlleganyRd, CorfuonMay9th.Presentationby GregKinalontheErieCanal.The canalcelebratesits200thanniversarythisyear.Programbeginsat7 PMfollowedbyrefreshments.Publicisinvited.
TheClothesCloset- Free clothing andshoesforthewholefamily! Adults,teens,kids.OurClothes Closetisburstingattheseamswith clothesforyou!Allarepre-sorted, noripsorstains.FirstSaturdayof everymonth,9a.m.tonoon,North DarienBibleChurch,9762Simonds Rd.,Corfu.
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HolyNameofMaryChicken BBQ - May4,Noon-1:30orsold out.ChickenDinner$15with homemadedessertsor$10chicken only.Wearelocatedat8656 ChurchStreet,EastPembroke.Call parishoffice(585-599-4833)for pre-saleticketsorgetyourtickets atthedoor.
LEROY
“MusicatSt.Mark’s,” a free monthlyconcertseriesatSt.Mark’s EpiscopalChurch,1EastMainSt., LeRoypresentstheBataviaSwing BandonThursday,May15at7:00 pm.This17-piecebandhasbeen playingmusicinGeneseeCounty andthesurroundingareasforover 40yearsandmembersaremusic educators,professionalmusicians, andadvancedamateurswholove toplayeverythingfromstandard jazz/swingclassicstothemore modernsongsfromDisneyand MichaelBublé.Theprogramis fundedbyaStatewideCommunity RegrantProgramthroughGOART! Moreinformationatstmarksleroy. orgorbyemailingstmarksleroy@ gmail.com.
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JosephEllicott:Surveyorofthe Wilderness - JosephEllicottand theHollandLandCompanyare namesthatareinterwoveninlocal historywithEllicott’snamefound inallthecornersofWNY.However, veryfewpeopletodayknowmuch aboutthemanwhosurveyedand organizedthispartofNewYork Statewhenitwasawildernessat thebeginningofthe18thcentury. DennisUptonwilltakeyoubackto 1824ashebringsJosephEllicottto lifeinthislivingportrayal.May6, 7pm,OakfieldGovernmentand CommunityCenter,3219Drake StreetRoad,Oakfield.https:// oakfieldhistory.org/
JoinUsAtTheGoose! Coffee Hour EveryWednesdayfrom10:00 a.m.to11a.m.,Justwalkinand joinus!PleaseFollowTheGoose Facebookpageforupdates,additions,andcancellations.The GOOSECommunityCenter,33 SouthMainSt.,Oakfield.http:// www.warriorhouseofwny.com
OakfieldHistoricalSociety invites youtojoinusTuesday,May6, 2025at7pm,TownofOakfield Community&GovernmentCenter, 3219DrakeStreet,Oakfieldas DennisUptonpresentsJoseph Ellicott.JosephEllicottandtheHollandLandCompanyarenamesthat areinterwoveninlocalhistorywith Ellicott’snamefoundinallofthe cornersofWNY.However,veryfew peopletodayknowmuchabout themanwhosurveyedandorganizedthispartofNewYorkState whenitwasawildernessatthe beginningofthe18thcentury. DennisUptonwilltakeyoubackto 1824ashebringsJosephEllicottto lifeinthislivingportrayal.
ChickenBBQ- Our CatholicMen’s GroupofSt.CeciliaChurch,56 MapleAve.inOakfieldwillsponsor aChickenBBQ(TakeOutOnly)on Sunday,June1,2025from11am untilsoldout.(Pleasepickupprepaidmealsby1pm).Costofthe dinneris$14andincludes1/2 chicken,beans,saltpotatoes,Pat Kellyroll,andcookies.Pre-Sale Ticketswillbeavailablebeforeand after9amSundayMasses.
OakfieldFireDept/OakfieldBox Car DerbyAssoc.Chiavetta’s ChickenBBQ -SundayMay18th, 2025from11am-3pmattheOakfieldFireHall,20AlbertSt.,Oakfield.Drivethrough.Includes1/2 Chicken,PotatoSalad,MacSalad, Roll&Butter.Cost$16/each.For tickets,pleasecallortextScott@ 716-218-6000orseeamemberof thefiredepartment.Thanksfor yoursupport.
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TheGeneseeValleyCivilWar Roundtable will meetWednesday, May21stat7pmatthePavilion UnitedMethodistChurchatthe cornerof63&19inPavilion.Ellen Frankwillpresenthertopiconthe LincolnMuseum.
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While Mother’s Day traditions have changed since Jarvis first proposed the holiday, many people feel it’s customary to give mothers gifts on Mother’s Day, when moms take the day off from chores and relax with their families. Flowers make for popular Mother’s Day gifts, and wellwishers who want to give the special women in their lives flowers this year can consider a host of varieties.
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By Sam Mazotta
Tips for camping safely with your dog
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My partner and I are first-time campers, planning to go on our first outing in late May at a state park. We have an adult dog, “JayJay,” who will come along with us. What tips do you have to keep him safe and having fun all weekend?
– Kerry in Atlanta
DEAR KERRY: Camping with your dog can be a lot of fun if you prepare correctly. Keep some key points in mind:
– Make sure your dog doesn’t bother other campers.
– Ensure that your dog is leashed and under control at all times.
– Clean up after your dog.
– Make sure your dog has ample water, food and bedding.
One way to prepare is to set up a test camp in your backyard, if you can. Set up your tent and set out all of the items you’ll be using during the outing -- cooler, chairs, stoves, etc. Put JayJay on his leash and walk him all through the mock campsite, and into the tent, so that he gets familiar with all of these things. Then roll out your sleeping mat and bedding inside the tent, including JayJay’s bedding, and climb in. Let JayJay roam the tent interior and have him lie down on his bedding. (This is also the perfect time to test all your new gear, put sealer on the tent seams, and shake things down.)
Once at camp, follow the campsite rules about pets. JayJay will need to be on a leash anytime he’s outside. It’s important that he comes back when you call him, if he gets loose. If you’re worried about your dog barking at night, try to book a campsite that is farther away from others.
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Patricia Burr Painting, Section of Lunch Counter/Stools from JJ Newberry, Original Fiesta Ware, Vintage Costume Jewelry, Hats, Purses, Postcards, Victorian Glass Xmas Collection, Advertising Tins, Beautiful Antique Furniture, too many things to list. Everything Must Be Sold! 5848 Horseshoe Lake Rd., Stafford, NY 14143
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MOMENTS IN TIME
On May 3, 1469, the Italian philosopher and writer Niccolo Machiavelli is born. Machiavelli became one of the fathers of modern political theory. The term “Machiavellian” is used to describe an action undertaken for gain without regard for right or wrong. (The History Channel)
Research shows that when we give to others, we also contribute to our own happiness, health and well-being. Scientists have identified something known as the “helper’s high” to describe the positive emotions that follow acts of helpfulness toward others. Research also associates improved health and longevity with this psychological state, according to the National Library of Medicine.
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No act of kindness is too small. e gi of kindness may start as a small ripple that over time can turn into a tidal wave affecting the lives of many.
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Kevin Heath, CEO of More4Kids
Similar to the ripples that result from a pebble being dropped into water, studies show that our words and actions also have a “ripple effect” that can be either positive or negative. So why not create a ripple effect of kindness, helpfulness and happiness?
Ea I as Spread Kind
• Smile at somebody and say hello.
• Pay somebody a sincere compliment.
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• Call a friend or family member to say hello and ask how they’re doing.
• Drop off a baked good for a neighbor.
• Tape some quarters to a parking meter.
• Open the door or hold the elevator for somebody behind you.
• Drop a greeting card or small gift in the mail to brighten someone’s day.
• Share a nice comment or compliment on somebody’s social media post.
• Make space for somebody trying to merge in front of you on the road.
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By Matilda Charles
at shall they call us?
Several years ago a big university decided that we should no longer be called seniors or elderly. Instead, we should be called “a person over 65” or maybe “older adult.” They went so far as to direct students at the university to follow “various guidelines” to ensure that ... well, what? That we’re not insulted by being called seniors? That they’re not inviting bias by calling us elderly?
What hooey.
The problem is that those guidelines don’t all agree. While one says to avoid the label “elderly,” another says it is “permitted in headlines due to space constraints.” In other words, it’s OK to use the offending word when it’s more convenient?
Again, what hooey.
Scrolling around the internet I see that universities, institutes, corporations and others are all copying off each other’s paper and deciding that certain words ought to be banned when it comes to age. Instead of saying “a group of seniors,” they want writers to insert a specific number, such as “persons 65 years and older.”
Many of the style guides seem to be fixated on age 65, yet others suggest leaving the actual number out altogether if possible. It’s safer that way.
I don’t care if someone wants to call me a senior as long as they’re willing to help me by reaching for the item on the high shelf at the grocery store. I do care that nobody at the dealership tries to sell me an unnecessary service for my car just because I’m an older female. I do care that the guy at the cellphone store doesn’t doubt me when I say that my phone battery is defective. I do care that my Social Security check is deposited on time.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary, bless their hearts, lists several definitions for “senior.” I like the second one: a person with higher standing or rank.
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At a fast-food place I dropped a coin as a teenaged couple was walking by, he quickly picked it up and returned it. I said, “Thank you, your Mom taught you well.” Minutes later I met up with her in the restroom, I remarked to her that she’s very fortunate to have a special friend like him. We need well-mannered young people like them to make the world a better place.
Hometown Stories
Thank you for sharing the stories of folks around town in the Hometown Stories column. In this world of egocentrism and tunnel vision, it’s so nice to read of people doing good around town. Thank you to all who give of their time and energy to make the world a better place.
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Two neighbors have floodlights that go on at night, EVERY night, and it’s like the literal sun is beaming into my bedroom. It’s so obnoxious, bright, and surely must violate code enforcement. How would you like if someone had the brightest flashlight in the world beaming into your room while you tried to sleep? Some people have no sense and no thought to their neighbors. We live in a safe neighborhood too... just get motion detectors and stop being an a-word.
Visiting the local library, I had an annoying person talking to a group at full volume near me. He kept it up for 15 minutes and would not stop or keep it down. There were other places for him to talk, but he stayed there. When was it acceptable to talk in a library? I was told that it was not tolerated and you were notified if you did not abide. People should realize others need to concentrate on their work or reading and it is our right to not be disturbed.
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Raising Magnesium Intake Helps With HeartbeatBigeminy
DEAR DR.ROACH: Severalmonthsago,Ideveloped a case of a bigeminy heartbeat, so my cardiologist prescribed metoprolol. At about the same time, I had reduced my intake of magnesium from about 50% of the daily value (DV) to 35%. (This may have preceded the bigeminy onset.)
Quite by accident, I read an article recommending magnesium for a heart arrhythmia. Within a week or so of reading the article, I started magnesium gluconate at 100% of the DV. I have been taking this and metoprolol for about a month, and my condition has improved about 95%.
The question is: How can we tell if shorting down the magnesium to 35% was actually the cause and increasing it to 100% was the cure? -- L.R.
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ANSWER: Bigeminy, more precisely ventricular bigeminy, is a term most people probably haven’t heard of, but most people have heard of a premature ventricular contraction (PVC). Ventricular bigeminy is when every other beat is a PVC and alternates with regular beats.
While this rhythm can happen in people without any heart disease or risk factors, your cardiologist will have considered many underlying causes such as excess alcohol use, anemia, low oxygen levels, and thyroid disease. A beta blocker like metoprolol is usually the first drug that is used as beta blockers reduce adrenalin levels, reduce the oxygen needs of the heart, and are proven to be effective at reducing the number of PVCs.
A low magnesium level is another risk factor for PVCs and ventricular bigeminy, and there are case reports of the rhythm going away completely with magnesium. So, while we can’t be sure whether your bigeminy was caused by a low magnesium level, the story is suggestive that it’s a real possibility.
I don’t recommend taking magnesium except in people who have low levels, but 100% of the DV of magnesium is quite safe to take.
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MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION IDEAS
The Crafter Mothers who are avid crafters may enjoy a craft-themed Mother’s Day. A family crafting project can make for a fun afternoon and produce mementos that Mom will cherish for years to come. Dads and kids can plan the project in advance without Mom’s knowledge, arranging all of the materials ahead of time and setting up the crafting station the night before or while Mom is relaxing on Mother’s Day morning. Kids can even get a head start on the day by making their own craft for Mom and giving it to her as a Mother’s Day present. Dads can keep the craft theme going at dinner and get a laugh out of Mom by pouring her a craft beer when dinner is served.
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