LeRoy Pennysaver & News

LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - APRIL 11, 2021 LeRotary Notes The Rotary Club of LeRoy’s March 31st meeting via zoom started with a lovely “Good Afternoon” from the ever smiling, President Mary Margaret Ripley to the members present. The Pledge, prayer and 4-Way test followed and the introduction of its only guest, Paul Saskowski of the Batavia Club who was the program for the day. Announcements included the guided walk for club members at the Genesee County Park on April 25th by Past President Scott McCumiskey and the much, anticipated Drive Thru Shred- It event that is happening May 8th from 8 am to Noon in the Orcon parking lot on Lake Street (Rt 19). Community members can bring their banker sized box or bags of personal documents and papers and they will be shredded on site for $10 each box or bag. No need to even leave one’s car! Next there was a rousing discussion of the opportunity for local businesses who have been impacted by the pandemic to take advantage of the funds available from the club’s Community Re- Investment Fund. If you know of a local business who could benefit from some financial help, please feel free to suggest to them Rotary’s fund. More details available on the club’s website. Next up was missed meetings and fines. Tracy Ford, Amy Leone, Sam Vagg, and Scott McCumiskey, all had missed meetings. Some paid fines but most had multiple make-ups! There were only two fines for the day. Amy Leone was fined for her son, Aaron’s skill and participation on his trap shooting team at LeRoy High for which he is a senior this year. Sam Vagg was fined for her much deserved mini vacation to Kansas City in January to see the Buffalo Bills play in the AFC Championship. Not only did she get to enjoy the city and see the game, but she was also interviewed by the news too! President Mary Margaret’s husband Scott Ripley was green with envy. The program that Paul Saskowski presented to the club was on Diet and Nutrition. Since many American diets are lacking in the specific nutrients that our bodies need, Paul spoke with the club about ways to combat obesity and how to feel better. Diet, exercise and more specifically hydration are the important components to ward off diseases such as dementia, diabetes, cancer and heart issues as we age. Many thanks to Paul for his presentation! To stay connected with the Rotary Club of LeRoy visit us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and also visit our website at leroyrotary.org O B I T U A R I E S Ruth A. Neumann, 78, of LeRoy, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at her home. She was loved by her friends and family. Gary L. Smith, 77, of LeRoy, passed away March 31, 2021 at Unity Hospital. He was loved by his friends and family. Daniel S. Gangi, 63, of LeRoy, passed away March 31, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was loved by his friends and family. Ruth G. Brady Harvie, 97, of LeRoy, passed away March 31, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Donations can be made in Ruth’s name to the LeRoy Historical Society or the American Legion. Shirley T. Mowers, 97, of Bergen, passed away on March 31, 2021 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Volunteers for Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, New York 14021. Timothy Edward Anderson, 58, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with an aggressive brain cancer surrounded by his loving family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Caledonia Recreation, 3095 Main Street, Caledonia, NY 14423 in Tim’s memory. Mary A. Ferrara, 89, of LeRoy, passed away April 6, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was loved by her friends and family. Roberta I. Graney, 75, of LeRoy, passed away April 6, 2021 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the LeRoy American Legion Post 576, 53 W. Main Street, LeRoy, N.Y. 14482. John F. Rider, 82, of LeRoy, passed away April 6, 2021 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. He was loved by his friends and family. In lieu of flowers, a Le Roy High School scholarship will be created in honor of John. Donations for this scholarship can be mailed to Martha Butzbach, c/o Le Roy Central School Disrict, 2-6 Trigon Park, Le Roy, NY 14482. Donations can also be made in John's name to The Open Door Mission, 156 North Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608.