Lifestyle

Magee Magee is a gorgeous 6-yearold Husky who is ready to make friends and find a forever home. She would prefer a quieter environment with no other pets or small children.

The New York State Fair was back in full force this year, welcoming fairgoers and exhibitors to be part of the fair’s many activities, events, and competitions. NYS 4-H youth were excited to once again be part of fair festivities, as 4-H has not had a presence at the New York State Fair for the pat two years. Running from Aug. 24 – Sept. 5, the New York State Fair provides opportunities for 4-H youth to showcase their talents, take part in leadership experiences, and gain knowledge and skills that will last a lifetime.

MIDDLESEX – The Folk Art Guild craftspeople are excited to announce that on Saturday and Sunday, November 12 and 13, the Guild will host a Holiday Shopping Preview from 12 noon to 4 pm both days at 1445 Upper Hill Road in Middlesex. Visitors can tour the Weaving Studio, the Pottery Studio, the Woodshop, the East Hill Gallery, and “Romeo” to view and buy gifts for the upcoming holidays.

PENN YAN – On Tuesday, Nov. 15, Penn Yan Academy will hold its 29th annual Academic Excellence Day and 2nd annual Distinguished Alumni Recognition at 7:30 a.m.

Consolidation, January 1, 1926, of the Yates County Chronicle (1824) and the Penn Yan Express (1866); the Rushville Chronicle (1905) and the Gorham New Age (1902) The Yates County History Center’s volunteers have gleaned these entries for your enjoyment from their digitized newspapers. You can access them at the free site www.nyshistoricnewspapers. com. For more information about the YCHC, visit www.yatespast.org.

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The holidays are a special time for remembering loved ones, and one of the visible symbols of the true meaning of the season is the “That Their Lights May Shine” project, sponsored by the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

Our worship this past Sunday was based on the scripture from Luke 19: 1-10, the story of Zacchaeus, as read by Bruce Westerdahl. Zacchaeus was a wealthy tax collector from Jericho who is known for climbing a sycamore tree to see Jesus, and also for giving half of his wealth to the poor. Zacchaeus like most tax collectors was hated for his job, as most tax collectors were corrupt. Zacchaeus came down from the tree at Jesus’s calling, as Jesus told him he was going to visit his home. The crowd was surprised and sighed in that Jesus would visit the home of someone whom they considered to be a sinner. Pastor Sandi told us that we all have choices- we all should live in hope, and rise to face everything in life. We need to maintain our trust in God, despite fear and anxiety. God has a plan. After our church service, we had a lovely brunch and a beautiful cake. This was Pastor Sandi’s last service with us as our pastor. She has been with our church for 7 years. Our church will continue with retired pastors and lay leaders leading our Sunday services until a permanent pastor is appointed. Members have also filled needed positions and continue to step up so our missions and programs can continue to be fulfilled. We wish Pastor Sandi and Dave Perl the best in their endeavors and with more family time on the horizon. Don’t forget to let Joyce Wiedrich know if you can help with the bell ringing on Wednesday November 23rd, the day before Thanksgiving, for our chosen day of ringing the bells for Yates County Christmas. We always support this mission, which raises funds to help families for Christmas. This year the distribution program is 12/7 and 12/8 at the Benton Fire Hall, by pre-registration, for Yates County residents. This program helps make the season brighter for over 300 families and 700+ children from our county.