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DESTINATION: DAY TRIP
Looking for a mini summer escape without the hassle of a long drive? Consider these local destinations that pair well with your favorite playlist and a good time: Hamlin Beach State Park: Wide open beaches and easy parking
Conesus Lake’s south end: Perfect for a sunset cruise
Avon Driving Park: Great for a picnic and people-watching Wherever you head, a short drive can turn a regular weekend into something memorable.
One of the most underrated historical drives in the region is Route 63 from Mount Morris to Geneseo. This route closely follows the Genesee River, offering a scenic path that once served as part of the Wadsworth family’s farming empire. Geneseo’s Main Street still echoes its historic roots—cobblestone homes, preserved storefronts, and iron hitching posts make it a lovely stop. Make it a slow roll and enjoy the old-world charm.
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LeRoyan and other heroes
Loud Muffler
To the owner of the silver extended cab pickup truck. Please fix your muffler. 2-3 times a day you pass and no matter where I am in the house, I can hear you coming and going. It is loud and annoying.
On July 1st, my neighbor had smoke pouring out of the basement, so another neighbor and I went to see. My neighbor Valorie tore into the house and within 15 seconds, had Mom, the little ones, and both dogs safely outside. While I was still on the call to 911, the fire siren sounded, and in less than a minute, the property was filled with FD volunteers and the trucks came shortly afterwards. They said there were volunteers from other towns there (working hard) as well. Shout out to our brave firemen and our brave neighbor Valorie!
Many anks
I would like to thank the very caring woman who helped me in Target on June 23, 2025. You assisted me with my dog and I failed to get your name, but you don’t know how much I appreciated what you did for us!
Also, a special thank you to Guest Service team member, Colton! I was having a very hard day and your assistance was very much appreciated!
Birthday
On July 1st we were at Lakeville Diner and a customer in a booth next to ours overheard it was my birthday and when my daughter got the bill she was told that the lady had paid half of it in honor of my birthday. Thank you to this lady and we will pay it forward.
Defecating Dogs
Our neighbors walk their BIG dog(s) and allow them to defecate on our front lawn. This is usually close to our mailbox, which is why we cannot miss the mess. Rather than cause a problem, I have chosen to clean up the mess myself and hope that the neighbor realizes this is wrong. I do not understand why they do not walk the dog on the other side of the road where there are no houses. This is a country road with no steady traffic! The family on the other side of their house has put up a stockade fence to keep them out of their yard. Frankly, I am hesitant to approach the neighbors to complain about this defecating problem. The homeowner is a ‘hot head.’. We have heard him screaming and swearing at his family. I know this is against the law in the city. What about lawns on country roads? Please! Please! Please! If you are walking your dog and the dog defecates, no matter where it is - CLEAN IT UP! Be a good neighbor.
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Besides limiting my protein, salt and saturated fat intake, as well as getting adequate hydration, do you have additional recommendations on how to help my kidneys recover or get the rest they need to slow their progress toward kidney failure? -- D.
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* On July 21, 1973, “Soul Makossa” is the first disco record to make the Top 40. It is now best remembered as the source of the rhythmic chant that appears in Michael Jackson’s “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” in 1982. (The History Channel)
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There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
Cohocton Public Library
8 Maple Ave. • 585-384-5170
www.cohoctonlibrary.org
M-F 10-6; Sa 10-2
Dansville Public Library
200 Main St., Dansville • 585-335-6720 www.dansville.lib.ny.us
M-Th 10-8; F 10-5; Sa 9-1
E.J. Cottrell Memorial Library
5 Beecher St., Atlanta • 585-534-5030
M & Tu 10-8; W, Th, F 10-5; Closed Sa & Su Wayland Free Library
101 W. Naples St. • 585-728-5380 www.gunlockelibrary.org
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REASONS TO SHOP FARMERS’ MARKETS
In addition to fresh produce, farmers’ markets may offer baked and other prepared goods. Shopkeepers often mingle with their customers, offering trade secrets and recipe ideas. Additionally, local farm families supported by farmers’ markets generally offer supreme customer service to keep shoppers coming back week after week.
In winter I get up at night And dress by yellow candle-light. In summer quite the other way I have to go to bed by day ~Robert Louis Stevenson
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Homemade Ice Cream Social
Sunday, July 27
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North Cohocton Methodist Church 10 University Ave. • North Cohocton
HOBBIES THAT SUIT A SUMMERTIME VIBE
Photography: Summer seascapes and landscapes are awe-inspiring, making this an ideal time of year to take up photography. Novices can begin by utilizing their smartphone cameras to take snapshots of local landscapes. Once the skill of pointing and clicking has been honed, amateur photogs can graduate to more expensive and precise cameras.
BENEFIT FOR JESSICA REX
(FORMERLY NEWCOMB)
SUNDAY, JULY 27 • 1-5pm MOOSE CLUB, 6 MAIN ST., DANSVILLE
Jessie developed Type 1 Diabetes when she was 11. She is in need of a kidney transplant. She is a Dansville native and school teacher at KidStart. Once a match is found, she will be out of work for at least 12 weeks and the medication is extremely expensive.
Basket Raffle, Bake Sale, and Cash Raffles. Sponsored by her family and friends.
If you wish to donate items, please contact Bev Rex-Burley 585-507-9095, Barb Rex-McKinney 585-519-2258, or Sarah Rex 585-354-7597
Basket Raffle donations due by July 23rd and bake sale goods due Sat. afternoon or drop off at the Moose Club Sunday morning between 10am-12pm
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WEST SPARTA OLD-FASHIONED DAY
Saturday, July 26, 2025 • 10am-4pm FREE ADMISSION AND ACTIVITIES
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All Day: Wagon Rides, 4H Exhibits, Children’s Activity Area, Vendors – including arts, cra s, antiques and more, Food and Beverage Sales, Baked Goods, Classic Car Display, Antique Tractors, Educational Booths, History Displays and Reenactors, Fire Department Equipment Display, 50/50 Raffle, Mounted Patrol & K-9 Team, and more.
LIVE MUSIC IN THE PAVILION
11AM • Jim Kimball & the Geneseo String Band Noon • Connie & Henry
1PM • e Warsaw Barbershop Chorus 2PM • Allen Hopkins - Songs of the Erie Canal
West Sparta Town Park • 8302 Kysorville-Byersville Road, West Sparta For more information call the Town Supervisor at (585) 519-5111
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STRANGE BUT TRUE By Lucie Winborne
DID YOU KNOW?
Dogs are wildly popular pets. The American Pet Products Association saysthereare63.4millionhouseholds in the United States that have a dog, and with the exception of 2002 and 2015, that number has steadily risen since 2000. Certain breeds remain especially popular among dog owners. In August 2021, the pet insurance providerTrupanion released the most popular dog breeds of 2020, and the top five breeds were:
1. Labrador retriever
2. Golden retriever
3. Goldendoodle
4. German shepherd
5. Labradoodle
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Animals and insects can cause damage, too. It’s not just poor weather that homeowners need to consider with regard to roof damage. Boring insects and animals may cause problems with roofs as well. A roof inspection may shed light on potential pest problems. Holes or nesting materials may indicate that an animal or animals are using the attic as a shelter from the elements.
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MAKE FLOORS SHINE LIKE NEW
Restoring shine to flooring involves making sure the floor is clean. Dirt and grimecandiminishthecolorandlookofflooring.Homeownersareurgedto use products designed for their particular flooring material, such as wood, laminate, stone, or vinyl. Products oftentimes are not interchangeable. Begin by thoroughly sweeping or vacuuming the floor. Clean along all surfaces of the floor, including under furniture where dust and dirt tends to accumulate. Use the hard-floor setting on a vacuum to avoid having the brush rolls scratch or damage the flooring. Laminate can scratch easily and hardwood flooring is not impervious to dings and scratches. Quite often a dry mop or a static-charged mopping cloth effectively picks up debris left behind on many flooring surfaces.
Although many commercial cleaners can clean flooring, homemade mopping solutions are sometimes just as effective. Keep in mind that wood, laminate and vinyl should not be soaked in water. A little liquid can go a long way on these surfaces. Water and other liquids can seep between laminate and wood boards, potentially contributing to swelling and damage over time. Also, resist the urge to use too much soap. Soap can leave behind a residue that dulls the finish of the floor.
Vinegar-based solutions can work well on a wide variety of flooring types and help cut through any sticky residue left behind from cooking, cleaning and the activities of daily life. Many wood-flooring cleaners and polishes are oil-based to condition the wood in the process. Whenever making one’s own solution, test a small amount in an inconspicuous spot to make sure it will not damage the flooring.
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REASONS TO SHOP FARMERS’ MARKETS
A farmers’ market can be an exciting and flavorful social gathering place for families and groups of friends, as well as a great place to meet other members of the community. Sometimes farmers also mingle with local artisans, so the market can be a one-stop-shopping locale for locally produced food and art.
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Evolving from croquet and then a lawn tennis championship with a crowd of 200 in 1870, Wimbledon is a unifying global sport. Which of this year’s storylines from Wimbledon 2025 stood out most to you?
HOW SMALL BUSINESSES CAN MAKE THE MOST OF LOCAL MARKETS
Balance engagement with patience: NFIB® recommends that business owners tone down their sales efforts without coming off as disengaged. Warmly welcome visitors to the booth or stall and express a willingness to discuss products customers appear interested in. But keep in mind that many people attend festivals and marketplaces to browse, so give them space after welcoming them to the booth.
- Jannik Sinner winning his first Wimbledom title
- Iga Swiatek’s 6-0, 6-0 final shutout
- Defending champion Alcaraz being dethroned
- Djokovic’s first Wimbledon final miss since 2017
- Amanda Anisimova reaching the final as the first American since Serena
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With research data showing growing dissatisfaction and disaffiliation within the US, what do you think drives people, especially younger voters, away from the two major political parties?
13.0% Both parties are more focused on fighting each other than solving problems
4.3% The influence of money and lobbyists makes both parties untrustworthy
8.7% The parties feel outdated and disconnected from real life
60.9% All of the above
13.0% None of the above
HAVE KIDS; WILL TRAVEL: MASTER VACATIONING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Know security rules. Check with the airline for confirmation, but the TSA generally allows formula, breast milk, and juice in quantities greater than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in carry-on baggage. It does not need to fit within a quart-sized bag. Remove these items from your carry-on bag to be screened separately from the rest of your belongings.
Sciarrino & Sciarrino, P.C.’s Wayland Office Update
Lisa and Lisa 2 have retired a er many outstanding years of service. e Wayland office is currently unstaffed.
But We’re Still Here for You! Our Mount Morris, Rochester, and Wellsville offices are open and ready to help. Any rumors that we’ve permanently closed the Wayland office are false
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We appreciate your patience during this transition.
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Enjoy all nature has to offer during Great Outdoors Month and beyond with these helpful camping tips!
Top 12 Essentials Camping Checklist
√ Tent
√ Sleeping Bag
√ Pillow
√ Water
√ Soap
√ Fire Starter
√ First-Aid Kit
√ Multi-Use Tool or Pocket Knife
√ Flashlight or Head Lamp
√ Toilet Paper
√ Quick-Dry Towel
√ Garbage Bag
Six-Pack of Fun Camping Activities for Families
1. Make s’mores.
2. Write an original campfire song.
3. Use sleeping bags to run a “potato sack” race.
4. Go on a nature scavenger hunt.
5. Create a BINGO board using items in nature.
6. Play a game of flashlight tag.
Campfire Safety
87% of wildfires were caused by humans in 2019, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. You can help prevent wildfires while camping by following these safety tips from the USDA Forest Service:
DO
• Make sure your campfire is a safe distance from tents or anything that could burn.
• Create a ring around the campfire using rocks, and make sure the area surrounding the ring is cleared of leaves and debris.
• Keep pets, kids and playing a safe distance from the campfire.
• Allow the campfire to burn out into ashes whenever possible.
• Use water to drown campfire ashes, then stir and add more water until the ashes are cold.
DON’T
• Don’t start a campfire if conditions are windy.
• Don’t bury warm coals or ashes in a campfire pit.
• Don’t use flammable liquids to start a campfire.
• Don’t burn glass, cans, plastic or garbage.
• Don’t leave a burning campfire or warm ashes unattended.
Fore more information about wildfire prevention and campfire tips, visit smokeybear.com.
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WEEK OF JULY 21, 2025
ON NOW: “The Summer I Turned Pretty” (Season 3)
21-July: “The Hunting Wives” (Season 1)
23-July: “Kiff” (Season 2)
23-July: “Washington Black” (Season 1)
23-July: “Acapulco” (Season 4)
24-July: “Hitmakers” (Season 1)
24-July: “The Sandman” (Season 2 - Vol. 2)
24-July: “Mad About You” (Seasons 1-7)
25-July: “Happy Gilmore 2” (PG-13)
27-July: “Tár” (R)
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2) 2019 Blue Bird 8c/4a • 2 wheelchair stalls Rear Air Mileage: 31,400
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York Central School
Preowned Items Can Be Good For The Environment
Purchasing used items may be good for the wallet, but such purchases also can benefit the environment. Used items go on sale every day, whether they’re preowned cars or used clothing. Saving items from landfills prematurely reduces the number of new things that need to be manufactured, saving energy as well as money.
There are so many ways to make the most of used merchandise and find the things you need. Some ways men and women concerned about the environment can look to preowned items to benefit the planet and their pocketbooks include organizing a tag sale and scanning local advertisements.
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Bids must be received by Monday, August 4, 2025. All bids will be opened on August 4, 2025 @ 12pm and are subject to Board of Education approval.
Buses can be viewed at York Bus Garage. For more information call Larry @ 585-243-3175
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Lilly is a 2 year old golden retriever that can’t get enough of the water, regardless of the temperature or season.
Tasha is a foster frenchie who refuses to touch wet grass, even if only dew. Best buds!
THE CURIOUS CASE OF THE BACKYARD SKUNK
Summertime in places like Leicester, Bloomfield, and Livonia often means a sudden whiff in the night. Yes—skunks. If your dog gets curious and too close, it’s best to stay calm. Tomato juice isn’t the magic cure it’s made out to be; a mix of baking soda, peroxide, and dish soap works better. Skunks tend to wander at night, so a motion sensor light or supervised evening potty breaks can help avoid late-night stink emergencies.
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Choosing a pet daycare
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My boss is making remote workers come to the office three days a week. That means my dog “Dally” will be left alone for most of the day. I’m leery of doggy daycares, but I don’t see another option. How do I find the best daycare for my dog? -- Jennifer K., via email
DEAR JENNIFER: Fortunately, most pet daycares with problems are the exception. But you’re absolutely right to want the best daycare option for Dally. Here are key things to do as you choose the perfect daycare.
-- Make a list: Look online for all of the pet daycare facilities within reasonable reach. You shouldn’t go too far out of your way to drop off your dog. Ideally, it is on your route to work.
-- Take a tour: Make an appointment to visit each daycare (without Dally).
-- Bring a notepad: Write down your observations. Is the facility clean? Does it seem well-organized and reasonably calm? Is each area fenced securely? Is the facility free of hazards like broken toys or electrical cords?
-- Ask safety questions: How many staff are in place to monitor the dogs? Are they trained to spot aggression or illness? Do they have first aid training? What is their procedure for emergencies or incidents?
-- Learn what Dally’s day is like: What activities are offered? How often and for how long? Are the dogs ever crated, or do they have quiet rest areas?
After your tour, a good facility will schedule a time to meet Dally, check his vaccination record and test his temperament and socialization skills. That’s important to ensure all the dogs in their care stay safe and have fun.
Parents who want to encourage their children to volunteer may find their efforts at doing so are more convincing if they volunteer themselves. A 2013 study published in the Journal of Adolescence examined the effects that parents who volunteer and talk about volunteering have on children. Researchers found that the children of volunteers were 27 percent more likely to volunteer than children whose parents did not volunteer. In addition, adolescents were 47 percent more likely to volunteer when their parents volunteered and talked about volunteering with their children.
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. TELEVISION: In the show “Ted Lasso,” what does the sign over the locker room doorway say?
2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many words are dogs believed to understand, on average?
3. U.S. STATES: Which two states don’t observe Daylight Savings Time?
4. LITERATURE: In the “Harry Potter” book series, how many balls are used in a Quidditch match?
5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which company owns car makers Porsche and Audi?
6. GEOGRAPHY: Which country is home to Lake Como?
7. MOVIES: What are the names of Cinderella’s stepsisters?
8. ACRONYMS: What does the computer acronym DOS stand for?
9. MEDICAL: What is the condition called solar erythema?
10. PSYCHOLOGY: Someone suffering from alektorophobia is terrified by what?
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4. Four balls of three different types (the e,Quaffl two Bludgers and the Golden Snitch).
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2. Dogs generally know an average of 89 words and phrases, but the number can range from 15 to 215.
With the increasing number of food recalls lately, it’s very tempting to buy a few rural acres and grow our own food, isn’t it? A dozen chickens, a milk cow, a veggie garden ... what else would we need? Unfortunately for the majority of us, that’s not a possibility. However,we can keep up with the increasing numbers of food recalls and stay safe. Here are a few of the new ones: We have undeclared pecans in mocha truffles, milk in mousse desserts, listeria in cheddar curls, illness-producing microbes in cough syrup for little kids, salmonella in cucumbers, peanuts in vitamin B12 gummies. And that’s only in the past two weeks.
In the previous two weeks we find salmonella in organic eggs, listeria in mushrooms, listeria in peeled shrimp, undeclared sesame in crackers and more.
But food isn’t the only thing on the recent recall lists.
Going to www.recalls.gov is eye-opening because they document recalls for several categories, including cosmetics, medicine, boats, vehicles and consumer products such as electronics, appliances, clothing, sports gear and much more. There’s the gas heater that is a gas/fire hazard, the pool drain cover that can cause serious injury, the 2,000-watt power station that can cause shock and the party supply toys for little kids that can cause serious injury if a child swallows the battery.
If you want to check recalls for your vehicles or the tires, you’ll need the VIN (look in the corner of the windshield). At www.recalls.gov/ nhtsa.html you can sign up for email notifications. (Note: One manufacturer recently had to recall nearly a half million vehicles because bearing failure can cause the engine to fail while it’s being driven.
You can sign up for a variety of email alerts at www.recalls.gov, www. foodsafety.gov and www.fda.gov.
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Patsy (Pat) Dewey Shafer
Dansville: Patsy (Pat) Dewey Shafer, age 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at her
She is survived by her children, Kathleen Cali (Steven Cali), Valerie Shafer (Brian Cairns), Lynn Shafer Willner (Peter Willner) and Jim Shafer (Marcela Bragagnolo); and by her grandchildren, Nicholas, Joseph, Philip, Andre, Naomi, Alexandra, Samantha, Juliet and Nico.
She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Jack Shafer, and by her sisters, Barbara Dewey and Susan Ville. Pat was born on December 22, 1935, in Churchville, NY, the daughter of George and Dorothy (Crandall) Dewey. She graduated from Kendall High School as salutatorian and from Brockport State Teachers College. She taught in Carthage before moving to Dansville, where she was a physical education teacher for two decades. She coached the girls’ varsity basketball team for 17 years, including an undefeated season and a Livingston County title in 1980. In 2023, she was inducted into the Dansville Mustangs Athletic Wall of Fame. She also coached Cinderella softball, as well as modified and JV basketball. She enjoyed golfing, camping, playing competitive bridge, gardening and traveling.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 18, from 4–7 pm at Hindle Funeral Home,271 Main St.,Dansville,NY.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 20, from 11 am–1 pm at Dansville United Methodist Church, 5 Chestnut St., Dansville, NY.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Pat Shafer may be made to Doctors Without Borders or Vincent House (Wayland, NY).
Online memorials may be left at HindleFuneralHome.com
HOW EVERYDAY CITIZENS CAN PROTECT LOCAL PARKS
Obey the rules. The opportunity to explore is a great reason to visit parks, but it’s important that park visitors adhere to park rules by hiking and camping in only those areas designated as hikerand camper-friendly. By veering off course, park visitors may inadvertently disturb local plant and wildlife.
More Than Just a Store: Small Businesses
Give Back
• Small businesses donate 250% more to local nonprofits and community causes than big corporations!
• They sponsor local youth sports, school fundraisers, and community events.
• They create opportunities, offering first jobs and career growth for locals.
• They help shape the identity of our town. Local shops, cafés, artisans, and service providers give our community its character and charm.
When you spend your money at a locally owned store, café, service provider, or farm stand, you’re not just making a purchase—you’re making an investment in your community’s future.
FROM CHALLENGE TO CHAPTER BOOK:
Student Kathryn Arbegast Debuts with Infected
“About a month into creating Infected, I wondered if I would have begun writing if I’d known how much work it would be. Apparently, the answer is yes.”
KATHRYN ARBEGAST
BY CHELSIE WELLS
While many college students spend their free time unwinding or catching up on sleep, Henrietta-based RIT illustration major Kathryn Arbegast spent hers building a full-blown zombie outbreak.
A 2023 graduate of Rush-Henrietta, Arbegast is entering her third year at Rochester Institute of Technology. A er startingcollegein3DDigitalDesign,sherecentlyswitched to Illustration, a decision she’s very happy with. Outside of class, she is a student animator for RIT’s Marketing and Communications department, takes oil portrait commissions, and even goes to local farmers markets to draw quick portraits of visitors. She also enjoys playing piano, producing music, and running. She nearly made it to Nationals her first year on RIT’s cross-country team and aims to make it there this year. A er graduation, she plans to move to the Netherlands and continue pursuing a creative career.
e author recently published her debut novel, Infected, which began as part of an online writing challenge. Released on Kindle in May under the pen name K. Arbegast, the novel follows Noah and his friends as they find a strange artifact and begin turning into something eerily zombie-like.
“If I had to pin down a single concept from which the entire story unfolded,” Arbegast says, “I think it would be the idea of going to the doctor’s office with a totally new and strange illness.” at premise, she explains, was fun to explore in a fictional world already hit by one contagion, setting the stage for a population wary of anything medically unusual. She says, “ is creates some very fun opportunities to explore what individual and large-scale reactions to what’s essentially a zombie virus could look like.”
ough Arbegast had written short stories and once attempted a novel in high school, Infected is her first completed and published book. e spark came in fall 2024, when she joined an online writing challenge on the platform Royal Road. e goal: 55,555 words in 55 days. Arbegast joined nearly a week late and hit the ground running.
“I was not planning on writing a book or participating in the contest at all until the night before I wrote the first chapter,” she says. From then on, she wrote between classes, on the bus, and in hotel rooms at cross country meets. “I was more motivated to write this book than I’ve ever been to do anything,” she says.
KATHRYN ARBEGAST WITH HER NOVEL
By the end of the challenge, she had surpassed 60,000 words but was only halfway through the plot. She kept writing for another month, finishing the final chapter in January. She later polished and published the full version on Kindle. e result is a fast-paced story with unpredictable twists and the kind of scenes Arbegast describes as “just plain fun to read.”
She aimed to keep the book relentlessly entertaining, saying, “I figured nobody would be picking up a book with a zombie on the cover to gain insights into the nature of the universe. So instead of forcing pithiness (which I can’t stand in literature), I tried to make every single scene as interesting and entertaining as it is necessary to the storyline.” at fast-paced approach doesn’t mean the book lacks depth. One of her favorite elements was exploring the main character’s deteriorating mental state as the virus takes its toll.
Arbegast created the cover art herself, first making a temporary version, then replacing it with the final version a er finishing the manuscript. She says, “I had never
made an official book cover before, but it was a ton of fun. It took over a month. I went through about a dozen versions, each one essentially cropping closer and closer to the two main figures and adjusting lighting and details.”
A third character, Leah, originally appeared in the image, but was eventually cut from the frame.
ough Infected was her first completed novel, it won’t be her last, Arbegast says. “About a month into creating Infected, I wondered if I would have begun writing if I’d known how much work it would be. Apparently, the answer is yes.” She’s currently outlining a new story that she expects will span two or three volumes.
For young writers considering writing or publishing, Arbegast emphasizes the value of momentum and simplicity, saying, “In my experience, the longer you intend your book to be, the more important it is that you prioritize just getting thoughts out over creating beautiful prose from the get-go. You’ll be more willing to make important revisions and just overall more likely to finish if you don’t burn out trying to make every line beautiful from the beginning.”
Infected will be available at the Henrietta Public Library by early August and is currently available online. You can reach Arbegast at arbegast.art@gmail.com.
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