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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
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Exercise is a great way to maintain a healthy mind and body. Many people begin a new year by making resolutions to lose weight or build muscle. Too often, however, men and women get stuck in an exercise rut, following the same exercise routine week after week. Not only can this be boring, fitness experts advise that it’s necessary to change an exercise routine periodically to continue to see results. It’s one reason why many fitness clubs unveil new classes every few weeks. Just when you master the choreography of a class, it’s time to change! With repetition, the body adapts and grows accustomed to the routine, using less energy as a result. That can affect your ability to lose weight. Changing your workout forces your body to work harder, producing better results. If you exercise with a trainer, discuss ways to modify your normal routine to surprise your body. Increased intensity, interval training, adding sprints to running, taking different classes, or even increasing the frequency of your workoutsmaydo the trick.
* On Feb. 28, 1993, in Waco, Texas, federal agents launch an unsuccessful raid against the Branch Davidian compound as part of an investigation into illegal possession of firearms and explosives by the Christian cult. On April 18, U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno approved a tear-gas grenade assault on the compound. A fire erupted and at least 80 people died.
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Spaghetti Dinner and Pie Auction
Saturday, March 8th •
Pie Auction 12:15-2:45pm
Must have a dinner ticket to bid on pies. West Sparta Fire Department
Corner of Red School Rd. & Kysorville-Byersville Rd. For info contact Lisa, 585-315-2053
Tickets available from West Sparta Historical Society, West Sparta Methodist Church, West Sparta Town Hall, West Sparta Fire Department and at the door if not sold out. Make checks payable to West Sparta Old-Fashioned Day.
DID YOU KNOW?
Pizza continues to remain a popular comfort food and go-to staple for quick, family-friendly meals. Statistics Brain reports that 93 percent of Americans eat at least one piece of pizza per month. Five billion pizzas are sold worldwide each year, and the United States accounts for three billion of those pizzas. The average person will eat 46 slices of pizza each year. The world can thank Raffaele Esposito for creating the first pizza that resembled the pizza the world knows today. Esposito created the pizza for Italy’s Queen Margherita when she visited Naples in 1889. The crust was garnished with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil to represent the national colors of Italy: red, white and green.
$15 a person
Please make checks payable to: NDRC (Children 5 and under FREE)
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Upcycling is not just for craft projects - it offers lots of possibilities to make changes in your home décor, especially cabinets and furniture that will save money and reduce your contribution to the local landfill. Woodcraft can help you with upcycling ideas, products and advice.
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Simple Solutions to Combat Winter Skin Sensitivity
Hydrate Inside and Out. Use a humidifier to keep skin hydrated during the dry months and be sure to lather on moisturizer. Natural moisturizers like coconut oil and shea butter can act as protective barriers against harsh elements, sealing in moisture. In addition to hydrating on the outside, it is just as important to stay hydrated on the inside. By drinking water throughout the day, your skin can stay healthy and moisturized.
Avoid Toxins, Specifically Allergens and Irritants. Choose moisturizers and skin care products that don’t contain common irritants, and opt for mild cleansers and moisturizers that are specifically labeled for sensitive skin. Castor oil is another moisturizer alternative that is natural and can be used on both the face and body.
Layer Up. Lock in moisture and protect your skin from wind, rain and snow by wearing layers whenever you venture outside. The skin on your neck, face and hands is thinner than other areas of the body and therefore more sensitive to the effects of winter weather. Thermals, scarves and gloves can keep you warm and protect your skin from the cold, dry air.
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* Boeing uses potatoes to test their in-flight Wi-Fi, as they reflect and absorb the signals in a fashion similar to humans. The process is called Synthetic Personnel Using Dialectic Substitution, or SPUDS.
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Rapid heart rate persists for a decade without evaluation
Q. A.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old woman who, for at least 10 years now, has been experiencing a rapid heart rate. My blood pressure, however, remains normal. In fact, doctors are usually surprised at how good my blood pressure is since I am borderline obese and slightly diabetic.
During this past physical, my doctor did mention my rapid heart rate but didn’t recommend treatment or referral to a cardiologist. Should I insist on a referral to a cardiologist, or would this only bring me to more unnecessary testing? -- M.R.
ANSWER: I unfortunately hear about people (more commonly women) having a potentially serious medical condition that gets ignored for many years, and I fear this is the case with you.
In a person with a persistently fast heart rate (over 100 bpm), an electrocardiogram (EKG) is an essential first step. I suspect you may have had this done, but if you haven’t, this clearly needs to be done. Atrial fibrillation and some less-common heart rhythms need to be excluded.
It’s likely that you have “sinus tachycardia,” meaning that the impulse comes from the sinus node but is persistently too fast. The heart rate is supposed to be fast if you are exercising, and a fast pulse can often come on as a response to an infection or a loss of fluids. But I think that, after 10 years, you most likely have a condition called inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST).
Since you are writing to me, I assume that this is bothering you. Most people with IST note palpitations, but loss of endurance and decreased exercise tolerance are other common symptoms. Before getting treated, it’s important to make sure that there isn’t some longstanding cause, such as anemia or thyroid disease.
It’s also necessary to exclude the diagnosis of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, which can overlap with IST and seems to be much more common now, especially after a COVID infection.
I have had some success in prescribing exercise for carefully selected patients with IST. The cardiology literature recommends beta blockers or ivabradine to reduce symptoms and improve exercise ability.
Referral to a cardiologist is appropriate given your 10 years of not being evaluated. Even if you decide against therapy, making sure that there isn’t a serious problem is very wise.
Dr. Roach
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Andsobydegreesthewinterwore away... and the chill, bitter, windy, early spring came round. The comic almanacks give us dreadful pictures of January and February; but, in truth, the months which should be made to look gloomy in England are March and April. Let no man boast himself that he has got through the perils of winter till at least the seventh of May.
~Anthony Trollope (1815–1882), The Chronicles of Barsetshire, Vol. III: Doctor Thorne, “Chapter XLVII: How the Bride Was Received, and Who Were Asked to the Wedding,” 1858
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1. TELEVISION: The show “Happy Days” is a spinoff of which older sitcom?
2. LITERATURE: Which author created the character Hercule Poirot?
3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Where is Barack Obama’s presidential library located?
4. GEOGRAPHY: What river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?
5. ASTRONOMY: Which planet in our solar system has the strongest gravitational field?
6. U.S. STATES: Which four states intersect at the Four Corners monument?
7. SCIENCE: What is anemophily?
8. MOVIES: How much does an Oscar award trophy weigh?
9. WEATHER: What is a haboob?
10. MEASUREMENTS: How many millimeters are in a meter?
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2. Agatha Christie.
3. Chicago, Illinois.
4. The Rio Grande. 5. Jupiter.
6. Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado.
7. Pollination by the wind.
8. 8.5 pounds.
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By Matilda Charles
Don’t fall f Medicare scams
Medicare card scams are on the rise. During one calendar year, Medicare had over $100 billion in fraudulent claims,and the damage cost goes up when identity theft and stolen financial information are added in.
What the Medicare thieves want is your card number, and they’ll try any number of tricks to get you to reveal it.
Scammers might contact you to offer you a “cheaper” Medicare but will need your personal information to sign you up. Don’t fall for it. They might impersonate a Medicare employee and say that your card is about to expire and you need a new one.They’ll ask for your current card number and your personal information to verify it’s really you. (Wrong: Medicare cards don’t expire.)
Scammers might call and say that your Medicare benefits have been canceled, but claim they can help you get the benefits reinstated if you give them your personal information or even a fee. (Wrong: Medicare won’t communicate with you that way, and if they need to contact you, it will be by mail.)
Thieves might try to claim that your old paper card isn’t good now and that you need a new one with a chip in it, like a credit card. (Wrong: Medicare cards are only made of paper.)
They might offer you a refund of some type or something free, or you might be offered genetic testing. All you need to do, they’ll say, is give them your Medicare card number ... and your bank information for the refund.
Whether you’re contacted by phone, email or text message, don’t give out your Medicare card number or any of your personal or financial information.
As usual, if you suspect you have a scammer on the phone, hang up immediately. If you believe it was an attempt at a Medicare scam, call 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227) to report it.
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GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY
• Crossroads House: Genesee County’s only comfort care home. Please consider lending your time and talents to care for our two residents at end-of-life. Will train! Email: jennshaffer@crossroadshouse.com
• Vincent House: An end-of-life resident care volunteer provides compassionate support, companionship, and comfort to residents in their final months, assisting with personal care needs, administering medication, making light meals, and creating a peaceful, dignified environment. Email: vhvolunteer@frontier.com or call 585-728-2427
• Catholic Charities Tri-County Office: Volunteer to be a friendly in-person visitor, or caller, to an isolated older adult who lives near you, in Genesee or Orleans Counties. Flexibly scheduled visits are 2-4 times/month for approximately one hour. Play games, share hobbies or just converse! Email: lisa.wittmeyer@ccwny.org or call 716-341-6751
• Purple Pony erapeutic Horsemanship: Purple Pony is located in LeRoy. Volunteers help during riding sessions for riders with disabilities. Sidewalkers, leaders and general clean up help is welcomed. Required volunteer training with next training on March 25 and 27th. Go to website purplepony.org
• Begin Again Horse Rescue: We need you! e horses need you! Volunteer in the barn. Volunteer in the tack shop. Volunteer for fundraising. Volunteer once or on a regular schedule. Volunteer on the weekend or during the week. Email: info@beginagainrescue.org
• Tool ri Shop: Volunteer/donation based storefront that provides reuse of tools/hardware. Flexible Volunteer times with variety of roles from Cashier to Tool Preparation, with profits benefiting Senior programs in our Community. Email delandfire@gmail.com to become part of our family.
• Genesee County CASA for Children: Change a Child’s Story! CASA is seeking volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children who come to the attention of Family Court as a result of abuse and/ or neglect. Flexible schedule, training provided, supportive network. Make that difference! Email: director@geneseecountycasa.org
• Guiding Eyes for the Blind: Do you love dogs? Join our So Tier region and volunteer to raise a puppy to be a future guide dog. You supply love, socializing and basic obedience. We provide vet care and classes. Email: Sshaw7301@gmail.com
• American Red Cross: Doing Good Does You Good - Blood Donor Ambassador. Greet blood donors, help them sign in and monitor their well-being a er they have donated. Allegany, Cayuga, Monroe, Ontario & Wayne Counties. Training provided. 585-690-4021 or RecruitWNY@redcross.org
• Cheshire Volunteer Fire Dept: Looking for dedicated individuals to be part of our team! Firefighters, EMTs, Boat Operators, Cold/ Ice Water and Rope Rescue Techs plus support personnel needed. Training available. Email: CVFDTreasurer@CheshireVFD.com
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* In 1960, during a period of high tensions between Havana and Washington, a Cuban cow got hit by a chunk of a falling U.S. satellite. Islanders got a dig in at their American neighbors by parading another cow through the streets sporting a sign that read, “Eisenhower, you murdered one of my sisters!”
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It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.
~Charles Dickens (1812–1870), Great Expectations
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• BBQ GRILL and two PROPANE TANKS. Canandaigua. 585-905-0540
• Two METAL FILE CABINETS. One – two drawers. One – with lift top. Both with keys. Geneseo. 585-519-3561
• SODA POP BOTTLE RETURNS available to any Scout troop. Jean 585-229-2186
• STANDUP FREEZER, 22cu. Needs work. Must move yourself. Not very old. Lima. mudd959@yahoo.com
• FRIGIDAIRE GAS STOVE - all works, in good shape. Pick up, Webster. 585-236-1359
• DIANNE DENGEL display and artwork. Pittsford/Mendon area 585-385-3699
• FINE WOODWORKING MAGAZINE - 161 Issues, No. 68 - 278 (1988 - 2019). Not consecutive. Good Condition. Pick up, Bloomfield. wburlin1@rochester.rr.com
• Two BIRCH FLUSH DOORS. Pick up, Penfield. 585-264-1068
• POWER HOSPITAL BED. Good condition. Very heavy. Disassembled for transport. Pick up, Canandaigua bhaizlip@rochester.rr.com or text 585-455-4363
• Two vintage COLEMAN STOVES and two LANTERNS. Fair condition. Restore or use for parts. Canandaigua. bhaizlip@rochester.rr.com or text 585-455-4363
• New SNAP SHOULDER T-SHIRTS for shoulder surgery, port access or limited mobility. Four - short sleeve, four -long sleeve (full snap). Alabama. 716-998-3649
• Used Queen sized AEROBED AIR MATTRESS and PILLOWS. Lakeville. Call/text 585-649-8706
• Santa theme queen size BEDSPREAD and PILLOWCASES. Canandaigua. steelsanta@aol.com
• 36 to 100-gallon TRASH CAN with handle and lid. Text 585-719-4145
• ADULT DIAPERS. Ideally in the Greece area. cpalone@yahoo.com
• ELECTRONIC PARTS - IC chips, connectors, relays, switches, test equipment, electronic tools, electronic hobbyist prototyping items, old/obsolete/surplus. 585-746-9904
• Any BOARD GAMES and a SMALL CAR in good working condition. 585-415-8513
• RAINBOW VACUUM CLEANER or PARTS. Especially the water tank. 585-430-4758
• New or used GALAXY Z FLIP - 4, 5, or 6. Any condition, preferably working. Will pick up. sidons061@gmail.com
• New/gently used YOGA MAT and ADULT NUTRITION DRINKS, any brand. Lakeville. Call/text 585-649-8706
• CPAP MACHINE for sleep apnea, COPD. jimfisher66@yahoo.com
• MODELS - Built/Unbuilt: Aviation, Autos & Trucks, Military, Ships, Figures, etc. Plastic, wood, metal. Parts and pieces okay. 585-314-6989
• QUICKEN Software, 2007 or newer. Call/text 585-721-5985
• CAROUSEL SLIDE PROJECTOR in good condition for local church. jzornow001@gmail.com
• Boxes of KNICK KNACKS and COLLECTIBLES. Any HANDHELD VIDEO GAME SYSTEMS, COSTUME JEWELRY in any shape. 585-415-8513
• ATV or DIRT BIKE, running or not. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278
NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY & VALUATION DATA
(Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law) Town of Cohocton
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assessor for the Town of Cohocton in the County of Steuben that the assessment inventory and valuation data is available for examination and review.
is data is information, which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel, which will appear on the Tentative Assessment Roll of 2025 for the Town of Cohocton of which will be filed on or before May 1, 2025. e information may be reviewed, by appointment, in the Assessor’s Office which is located at 19 Main Street, Atlanta, NY 14808 on Mondays from 9 am-5 pm
An appointment may be made by telephoning the Assessor at (585) 534-5100 ext. 6
DATED: March 1, 2025
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STAY SAFE AND WARM DURING WINTER WORKOUTS
Know your weather reports. While it’s admirable to stay on course with your outdoor workouts in the winter,don’t allow your devotion to overtake your common sense. Check the forecast before beginning an outdoor exercise, paying particular attention to the wind chil. According to the Mayo Clinic,frostbite can occur when skin is exposed to wind chill levels below minus 18 F for 30 minutes. If need be, shorten outdoor workout routines and find ways to exercise indoors when wind chills get dangerouslylow.
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Yay Rebecca Yuhas in the Hometown Stories columnnew Master Teacher out of Newark. Our teachers often are under- or un-recognized, so it’s great to hear about teachers developing their skills and learning more and more about their craft so our children can learn from the best. Thank you, all teachers, for all you do for and with our students. Thank you for helping develop the minds of the next generation. We need you and we appreciate you!
To the young man who snowplowed our driveway today, thank you so much. You will never know how your act of kindness touched me. My husband has difficulty walking and our snowblower froze up this past week. My son and I shoveled the driveway three times this week but it didn’t stop either my husband or myself, or the Amazon driver from getting stuck in it. My husband has a doctor’s appointment this week and I’ve been worrying all weekend about getting stuck in the driveway. Your random act of kindness meant so very much. God bless you!
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Not Salted To A-Salted
Perhaps you should hibernate at home all winter. NYS DOT (and I assume other departments) have a preset amount of salt to apply based on road conditions. Many go to shift work in the winter to cut down on overtime. Many towns have central locations for salt storage (do you also complain when you pass multiple school busses at the end of the school day?).
Remember, wet roads freeze as the temperature drops to 32F and below, creating black ice. The wind drifts snow across roads. Both require continued maintenance after the snow has quit falling to prevent accidents. If you want to take your vent to mother nature and request snow and ice falling only certain hours and days that would be awesome.
Thank you everyone who slows down for the snowplows!
It has been said our volunteer fire department has only one driver qualified to drive the biggest, most expensive truck they had to have and no one can answer a call until that person arrives to drive. That’s an irresponsible use of our tax money.
Why?
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Mondays, starting March 10, at 5pm Springwater Church of the Nazarene 8498 Indian Valley Rd. (Rte. 15), Springwater For more info: 585-728-5961 or 585-669-2319
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By Lucie Winborne
* Overdo it on the garlic or onions and need to freshen your breath? Try roasted coffee beans instead of gum or mints. Israeli scientists have found that coffee can inhibit the bacteria that leads to bad breath, but if you prefer drinking it to chewing, you’ll do best to take it black.
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By Sam Mazotta
Is my rabbit depressed?
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I took over the care of a rabbit named “Chucky” a few weeks ago, after the previous owner, my aunt, passed away. Since he got here, Chucky has spent most of his days inside his hutch. When I try to take him out, he huddles tightly against the far wall. I don’t see him eat or drink during the day, but he does come out at night after I go to bed. Is he depressed, or is it something else? -- Jim F., Chula Vista, California
DEAR JIM: Chucky does sound pretty stressed out, and depression is definitely on the table here. He also may be having trouble adjusting to his new environment, and is missing your aunt, too. A stressed and unhappy rabbit is tense, staying in a down position with their ears flattened against their body. Their nose doesn’t twitch. They don’t hop around the cage freely, and they’ll hide away if you reach for them.
The first thing to do is establish care, if you haven’t done so already. Take Chucky to a veterinarian specializing in small animals (including rabbits) for a checkup, explain the circumstances, and detail his behaviors. The vet will rule out any underlying health conditions and can give you a wealth of advice on helping him be more comfortable and easing his transition to a new owner.
It’s important to be supportive and not force interaction at this time. Keep Chucky’s cage clean and fresh, change his water and food daily, and provide him with rabbit toys and chews strewn around the cage that he can explore. Talk to him in a soothing voice while you are near his cage. As he adjusts, he will gradually respond and feel comfortable with you.
Socialize the pet. Learning how to respond to other dogs and people is an important aspect of canine life. If the pet is to get along with other dogs, it needs to have high exposure to other animals every day and in various scenarios. Socialization can begin as soon as a puppy is immunized and able to venture out with others.
Hi, my name is Cricket! My momma and papa were poodle-rough collie mixes and I’ve known my person for almost my whooole life. I get to follow my person everywhere because I’m training to be a service dog and help people. I really like to dress up!
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WEEK OF FEB 24, 2025
What to watch & where to watch it:
ON NOW: “Longlegs” (R)
ON NOW: “Black Box Diaries” (Documentary)
ON NOW: “Flow” (PG)
4-March: “Andrew Schulz: Life” (Comedy Special)
4-March: “Daredevil: Born Again” (Season 1)
4-March: “With Love, Meghan” (Season 1)
6-March: “Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black” (Season 1 - Part 2)
6-March: “Deli Boys” (Season 1)
7-March: “Plankton: The Movie” (TV-PG)
7-March: “CHAOS: The Manson Murders” (Documentary)
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Improving traction around the house also can minimize falls. Throw rugs and runners can be made more secure with nonslip rubber backings. Bath rugs can reduce slipping on wet surfaces in the bathroom. Also, nonslip mats can be used inside of showers and bathtubs.
Use shoe trays to reduce puddling from melting snow or rain runoff in entryways. Mop up spills quickly, and consider the use of matteor textured-finished flooring to improve stability underfoot. Promptly remove snow and ice from driveways and walkways. For those who live in cold climates, heated concrete can help melt precipitation before it accumulates.
MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel * On March 6, 2001, Napster begins complying with a federal court order to block the transfer of copyrighted songs over its peer-to-peer network. Some 60 million users around the world had freely exchanged digital mp3 files using Napster, which folded three months later.
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Climate control: Attics are converted to provide residents with more livable space. Converted space is only livable if the climate within the attic can be controlled so it’s cool in the summer and warm in the winter. An existing HVAC unit needs to efficiently heat and cool an extra room. If it can’t, bills might spike because the rest of the home likely won’t be as comfortable, forcing homeowners to adjust thermostats to offset that discomfort. That also could affect the unit’s life expectancy. Before going forward with an attic renovation, homeowners should contact HVAC professionals to determine if attic spaces can be serviced with the existing units and ductwork, or if an alternative arrangement must be worked out to make the spaces livable.
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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel
* On March 5, 1770, a mob of American colonists gathers at the Customs House in Boston and begins taunting the British soldiers guarding the building. The protesters, who called themselves Patriots, were protesting the occupation of their city by British troops.
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It is with heartfelt appreciation and many thanks to all who stood by us during a most difficult time.
A very special ank You to Todd and staff at St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home for all of their help and preparation before, during, and at the completion of the services. To the Trooper who arrived at our home on the day of the call, AMR for responding, Noyes Emergency Room Staff, 3rd Floor Staff, Livingston County Hospice Care, Bath VA, Alecia P. the VA RN and all of the Bath VA staff throughout our journey, Barb and Emilee who helped with Respite Care, family, friends, VFW Post 6780 and Wayland American Legion for their memorial services, and Father Ron for his service. A special thank you to Palmer's for having us and providing us a great luncheon.
A sincere ank You to those who may have visited and shared a memory or two and helped us get through those trying days. Maybe you called to check on us and spoke the kindest words. Perhaps you sent a floral bouquet, if so we saw it there. Perhaps you thought of us needing to nourish ourselves and sent food dishes to our home which were much appreciated as none of us cared much about cooking. Maybe you were not there at all but simply thought of us that day. For whatever it is you may have done, with all our love, we are sincerely grateful.
In Loving Memory - Arthur E Koch III
Dearly Missed by:
Wife-Brenda Koch
Son-Steven/Peggy Koch, Alex, Adrianna, Ben, Abbey
Daughter-Pamela Hunt, CJ, Becca and girls, Konnor, Kendyll
Janice Blum
February 24, 2025
Dansville: It is with great sorrow that we announce the loss of Janice Blum on February 24, 2025, at e Livingston County Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris, NY.
She was born July 16, 1929, to Mabel F. Knappenberg and Charles W. Knappenberg of Dansville, New York.
Janice graduated from the University of Rochester in 1951 with a degree in American Studies. Jan loved her time there and made lifelong friends. After graduation she returned to Dansville and assisted in the operation of her family’s insurance agency. In 1954, she married James Blum and started a family. While raising her six children, she juggled volunteer activities, bridge club, and downhill skiing with the family. Janice was unwavering in her dedication to her family and to the community that she loved and called home for her entire life. She volunteered much time and effort to the Nicholas Noyes Memorial Hospital, serving on the Board of Directors, the Women’s Auxiliary, and delivering Meals on Wheels to those in need for decades. She was a lifelong member of the Dansville Presbyterian Church.
Janice is survived by her husband, James; daughter, Karen; sons, Jim (Lynne), John (Neelam), Charles (Lynn), Roger (Ann); daughter, Julie (Carolyn); sixteen grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was well-loved and will be sorely missed. Janice’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Beth Allen and Keri Kimball for their caring attention, and the caregivers at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation and Livingston County Hospice for their care and support over this past year.
A memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 1st at 11am, followed by a private burial ceremony.
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e Family of Betty Engel, of Perkinsville, would like to thank all of our family, neighbors, friends and the entire community for your support during our time of loss.
We are grateful for all of your acts of kindness, cards, calls, visits, thoughts and prayers. ank you for the gifts of food, flowers, contributions and Mass cards.
e family would especially like to thank the staff and volunteers of the Vincent House for their caring compassion, Todd Forsythe of St. George - Forsythe Funeral Home, Rev. John Gathenya, e Perkinsville Fire Company and women’s auxiliary, and everyone who donated, prepared and served the wonderful funeral dinner.
We are reminded at a difficult time like this how fortunate we are to live in such a loving community surrounded by wonderful and supportive people.
Betty’s impact on her community was profound and far-reaching. She leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and a reminder that giving tirelessly to others is the most noble of endeavors. Her absence will be felt deeply, but her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
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e family of Carlton F. LeVesque would like to thank you for your comforting words and genuine acts of kindness during this difficult time. We would especially like to thank the nurses and doctors in the ICU and 3rd floor at Noyes Memorial Hospital as well as Brock Baird and the Baird Funeral Home in Wayland.
omas Clifford Recktenwald I February 24, 2025
13 great-grandchildren. He spoke highly of them all and was proud of each and every one.Tom was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Wayland – omas Clifford Recktenwald I, 87 years of age, passed away Monday evening, February 24, 2025 at FF ompson Hospital in Canandaigua.
Tom was born February 7, 1938 in Perkinsville, the son of Walter A. and Bertha M. (Bricks) Recktenwald. He grew up in Perkinsville and graduated from Dansville Central School in 1957. On October 14, 1961 Tom and Jean Schneider were married at St. Pius Church in Cohocton and celebrated over 63 years of marriage. ey moved to Wayland once they were married and remained there ever since.
Tom’s employment spanned many different areas, including Foster Wheeler, Wayland Police Department, Lindsey’s Gas Station, Evans Vending, e Gunlocke Company,and Coca Cola.For over 30 yearsTom was aTown and Village Justice.He was very proud of his position,took it seriously and he tried to help many throughout the years.
His hobbies were many as well.Tom was a basketball coach at St.Joseph’s School; led BINGO at St. Joseph’s for over 10 years; taught the Hunters Safety course; a bird watcher; Christmas Tree Farmer; and most recently a YouTube fan on his iPad. roughout the years he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards with family and friends, baking Christmas Cookies and, of course, who could forget, telling stories. His sense of humor was sharp and his ability to argue just to argue was known by many.
Tom’s faith to the Catholic Religion and God was deep. He believed and prayed and lived his life convicted to his faith. He would go on annual retreats at the Notre Dame Retreat House in Canandaigua and he achieved 4th Degree Knighthood within the Knights of Columbus.
Above all mentioned so far, most important to Tom was his family. He loved his wife of 63 years; his 8 children, 10 grandchildren and
Tom was pre-deceased by his parents, Walter and Bertha Recktenwald; his siblings, Adeline, Paul, Kenneth, William, Francis and Donald; his brothers and sisters-in-law,John and Eileen Schneider,Mary and Albert Weber, Frank and Vivian Schneider, Kay and DeMerle Wise, Dot and Ken Reinard, Noreen Lindsey, Ann and Mike Hamilton, Ed Schneider and Mike Schneider.
Tom is survived by his wife, Jean Recktenwald of Wayland; his children, Linda (Steven) Forrest of Elmira, eresa (Richard) Wagner of Nunda, omas (Kerrianne) Recktenwald of Wayland, Rebecca (Scott) Winter of Greenville,SC,Laurie (Dan) Fogle of Perkinsville,Jill Recktenwald of Wayland, Susanne Recktenwald (Doug Wilkins) of Cohocton and Janet Recktenwald of Wayland; his grandchildren, Andrew (Allison) Forrest, Jack Forrest (Nicole Dunst), Rachel (Joseph) Cloke, Timothy Forrest (Julia Plato), Nathan Forrest, omas “TJ” Wagner (Frances Hale), Christopher (Bonnie) Wagner, Brandy (Mike) Martin, Corey (Aurora) Folts,Alison (Andrew) Stephens;his great-grandchildren,Amory,Lewis, Adeline, Norman, Winifred, Maximus, Caleb, Aiden, Brittany, Chance, Paisley, Peyton and Macie; his sister, MaryAnne Didas of Churchville; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Joan Recktenwald, Donna Recktenwald, Geraldine Recktenwald,Elaine (James) Davis,James (Leslie) Schneider, Ronald (Dawn) Lindsey and Cassie Dennison; along with multitudes of nieces and nephews.
Tom’s family and friends may call Friday, February 28, 2025 from 4-7pm at St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Tom Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10am at St. Joseph’s Church, 206 Fremont St., Wayland. Committal prayers and interment will take place immediately following at St. Pius Cemetery in Cohocton.
Contributions in memory of omas C. Recktenwald I may be made to Holy Family Catholic Community, 206 Fremont St., Wayland, NY 14572.
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Gary Lee Lander
February 19, 2025
Dansville: Gary Lee Lander, age 77, passed away early Wednesday afternoon, February 19, 2025, at the Hildebrandt Hospice Facility in Greece following a long illness.
He was born in Dansville on February 6, 1948, a son of the late Harold and Catherine (Isaman) Lander. On May 5, 2010, he married Tom Wieszczyk, who survives. He was also predeceased by a sister-in-law, Sandra Lander.
Gary was a 1966 Graduate of Dansville Central School and went on to Olean Business School. He was employed as a purchaser and estimator for Bennett Brothers Construction for 25 years. He was an accountant for KG Richmond, an International Harvester Dealer, for 12 years, and H&R Block in Dansville for 30 years. He also was a school bus driver for the Dansville Central School for 6 years. He was a former member of the Canaseraga Lions Club. Gary was active in community affairs in the Town of Dansville, where he was a member of the Planning Board. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Hornell.
Gary is survived by his husband, Tom; two daughters, Christina Lander and Laura Lander and two brothers, Gerald Lander and Stanley (Barb) Lander, and several nieces and nephews.
Gary enjoyed farming and outdoor activities. Above all, he loved socializing and delighted in helping others. He will always be remembered for his warm smile and lively, cheerful nature.
Friends may call from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, March 8th at Christ Episcopal Church, 6 Center St., Hornell, a Memorial Service to follow calling hours. Interment will be in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Town of Dansville. Arrangements are by the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc., 271 Main St., Dansville. Online condolences may be shared at HindleFuneralHome.com.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Christ Episcopal Church, 6 Center St., PO Box 336, Hornell, NY 14843.
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Two of the keys to living longer may be spending more time with family and remaining socially engaged. According to research and the book, “The How of Happiness,” bySonja Lyubomirsky, long-lived cultures attribute their longevity to keeping people close. An analysis of three communities of very long-living people in Lyubomirsky’s book - Sardinians in Italy, Okinawans in Japan and Seventh-Day Adventists in Loma Linda, California - revealed that they all had five priorities in common. At the top of that list were “Put family first” and “Keep socially engaged.” Good friendships, deep relationships with family members and social engagement are essential to a long, happy life. This New Year’s Eve, more people may want to resolve to prioritize friends and family more than they already do. Not only can doing so deepen relationships, but it also can keep people healthier by reducing stress and the risk of developing illnesses related to depression and loneliness.Today is a great time to reconnect with members of the family and schedule a longawaited visit.
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In its 2017 Stress in AmericaTM survey, the American Psychological Association found that the three most common sources of stress were the future of the nation (63 percent), money (62 percent) and work (61 percent). According to the National Institute of Mental Health, routine stress that becomes chronic can result in a host of negative side effects. Such stress can suppress the immune system, disrupt digestion and have an adverse effect on sleep. But men and women who feel stressed at the end of each day need not resign themselves to sleepless nights and/or weakened immune systems. A proactive approach to alleviating stress during the day can help men and women reduce their stress levels and avoid the negative side effects associated with chronic stress.
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The National Wild Turkey Federation is proud to host a fun evening of raffles, auctions, prizes, good eats and great conversation through our Hunting Heritage Banquet. Connect with friends and other outdoor enthusiasts while helping raise critical funds that will benefit wild turkey conservation efforts and advance programs for hunters and their lifestyle. This banquet is a gathering you won’t want to miss.
