LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - MAY 1, 2022 VOLUME 88 NO. 17 MAY 1, 2022 LeRoy Pennysaver & News • www.leroyny.com Phone 585-768-2201 • Fax 585-768-6334 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED LEROY 15 w. Main st. 585-768-2440 Hours: M-F 7:30-7:00, Sat., 8:30-6:00 Sun. 9:00-5:00 Le Roy, NY 768-2360 acehardware.com • crockers@rochester.rr.com Celebrating 50 Years of Business in LeRoy! © August 2021 Moran Foods, LLC. All rights reserved. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Ad valid at participating locations. Not all items available in all stores. Not responsible for typographical errors. Find your nearest Save A Lot at savealot.com ind a store near you a savealot.co We accep Your chance to WIN card, daily $99 gift ca more valuable prizes Exclusive sizzling HO coupon offers - deliv straight to your inbox Scan here to enter or visit us at: for official rules and details. 99Days PrizeG HURRY! Register t SaveALot.com/99Da W2_08_24304GD_A1_CV W2_08_24304GD_A1_CV ALBION, NY 318 WEST AVE • 45172 LEROY, NY 15 W MAIN ST • 25005 NIAGARA FALLS, NY 2429 MILITARY RD PROPERTY#2062 • 45098 Mandarin Oranges Cantaloupe 3.49ea 2/$3 Fresh Beef Boneless Rib Eye Steak Family Pack 3 lb bag Red Baron Classic Crust Pizza 20.6-23.45 oz, Assorted Varieties 3.99 Hostess Donettes 9.5-10.75 oz, Assorted Varieties Hot Pockets 5-Pack 22.5 oz, Assorted Varieties 4.99 2/$5 special buys Limited time & quantities special buys Limited time & quantities special buys Limited time & quantities 6.99lb Snack Pack Carrots 12 oz pkg 1.29ea Vine Ripe Tomatoes 4-Pack 1.99ea Iceberg Head Lettuce 1.39ea Seedless Watermelons 3.99ea Honeycrisp Apples 3.49ea 3 lb bag NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. LEGAL RESIDENTS O OLDER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Sweepstakes ends 9/6/21. For Official Rules, prize descriptions and odds discl Sponsor: Save-A-Lot, Ltd., 400 Northwest Plaza Drive, St. Ann, MO 6307 Ad prices goodAugust 8-14 The beer of themonth. Some items not available at all stores. Getmore. Spend less. Fresh 80% Lean Ground Beef Sold In 2 lb Package or Family Pack. Package varies by store. 3.49lb Fresh Chicken Tenderloins Fresh Beef BottomRound Steak Family Pack 3.49lb 4.49lb Farmington SmokedBratwurst or Sausage 14 oz, Assorted Varieties Fisherboy Fish Sticks 45 oz 5.99 Oscar Mayer Bologna 16 oz Portside Cooked Shrimp 16 oz, 26-30 ct 7.99 1 lb bag Portside Raw Shrimp 16 oz, 40-60 ct 5.99 1 lb bag b NOWOFFERING DELIVERY Order online at shop.savealot.com 90 ct bag 2.69 1.99 Prices good from April 30-May 4 100% Money Back Guarantee We accept SNAP and EBT Le Roy's Best Advertising Medium 1.29lb Russet Potatoes 2.99ea Fresh Split Chicken Breast Family Pack Fresh Beef Boneless Top Sirloin Steak Family Pack 4.99lb Red Seedless Grapes 1.59lb 10 lb bag Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon 12 oz 3.99 special buys Limited time & quantities FINAL PRICE WhenYou Buy 5 W3_04_24304_A1_CV ALBION, NY 318 WEST AVE • 45172 BATAVIA, NY 45-47 ELLICOTT ST • 24853 LEROY, NY 15 W MAIN ST • 25005 NIAGARA FALLS, NY 2429 MILITARY RD ROPE TY #2062 • 45098 SALAMANCA, NY 35 CHURCH ST • 24304 W3_04_24304_A1_CV Deli Sliced Great LakesWhite American Cheese 4.49lb Deli Sliced Great Lakes Yellow American Cheese 4.49lb 100%Money BackGuarante Ad prices goodApril 11-17 t HADDOCK F I SH F RY $ 1 2 . 9 9 585-768 - 4500 ∙ We Deliver! WWW.PASTORESPIZZA.COM 110 W. MAIN ST. LEROY Monday Special Large Cheese Pizza + 1 Topping $15.99+ tax NOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS. Expires 5-8-22 We now offer a sweet version of our pizza sauce upon request! Sweet Sauce HOURS MON - WED 4PM - 9PM THURS 11AM - 9PM FRI - SAT 11AM - 10PM SUNDAY 12PM - 9PM PIZZA ∙ SUBS WINGS ∙ PASTA APR 30 THRU MAY 4 Red or YellowPeppers Avocados Vine Ripe Tomatoes 4 ct Jalapeño Peppers 249 lb 99¢ ea 2/$5 169 lb Beverage item prices may not include applicable bottle deposits, fees, or taxes. Pepsi Products 12-Packs 12 oz cans, Assorted Varieties Beverage i em prices may not include applicable bottle deposits, fees, or taxes. FREE Buy 2, Get 1 APR 30 THRU MAY 4 Red or YellowPeppers Avocados Vine Ripe Tomatoes 4 ct Jalapeño Peppers 249 lb 99¢ ea 2/$5 169 lb Beverage item prices may not include applicable bottle deposits, fees, or taxes. Pepsi Products 12-Packs 12 oz cans, Assorted Varieties Beverage i em prices may not include applicable bottle deposits, fees, or taxes. FREE Buy 2, Get 1 APR 30 THRU MAY 4 Red or YellowPeppers Avocados Vine Ripe Tomatoes 4 ct Jalapeño Pep ers 249 lb 99¢ ea 2/$5 169 lb Beverage item prices may not include applicable bottle deposits, fees, or taxes. Pepsi Products 12-Packs 12 oz cans, Assorted Varieties Beverage item prices may not include applicable bottle deposits, fees, or taxes. FREE Buy 2, Get 1 APR 30 THRU MAY 4 Fresh Boneless Pork Loin Sold Whole in Bag 169 lb Fresh 80% Lean Ground Beef Family Pack 349 lb Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops Family Pack Pork Spare Ribs Fresh Boneless Strip Loin Sold Whole in Bag 229 lb 1 9 lb 499 lb Meat yourmatch. Fresh Boneless Beef Bottom Round Roast 399 lb APR 30 THRU MAY 4 Fresh 80% Lean Ground Beef Family Pack 349 lb Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops Family Pack Pork Spare Ribs 229 lb 199 lb M you Fresh Boneless Beef Bottom Round Roast 399 lb APR 30 THRU MAY 4 Fresh Boneless Pork Loin Sold Whole in Bag 169 lb Fresh 80% Lean Ground Beef Family Pack 349 lb Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Ch ps Family Pack Pork Spare Ribs Fresh Boneless Strip Loin Sold Whole in Bag 229 lb 199 lb 499 lb Meat yourmatch. Fresh Boneless Beef Bottom Round Roast 399 lb APR 30 THRU MAY 4 Fresh Boneless Pork Loin Sold Whole in Bag 169 lb Fresh 80% Lean Ground Beef Family Pack 349 lb Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops Family Pack Pork Spare Ribs Fresh Boneless Strip Loin Sold Whole in Bag 229 lb 199 lb 499 lb Meat yourmatch. Fresh Boneless Beef Bottom Round Roast 399 lb APR 30 THRU MAY 4 Fresh Boneless Pork Loin Sold Whole in Bag 169 lb Fresh 80% Lean Ground Beef Family Pack 349 lb Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops Family Pack Pork Spare Ribs Fresh Boneless Strip Loin Sold Whole in Bag 229 lb 199 lb 499 lb Meat yourmatch. Fresh Boneless Beef Bottom Round Roast 399 lb APR 30 THRU MAY 4 Fresh Boneless Pork Loin Sold Whole in Bag 169 lb Fresh 80% Lean Ground Beef Family Pack 349 lb Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops Family Pack Pork Spare Ribs Fresh Boneless Strip Loin Sold Whole in Bag 229 lb 199 lb 499 lb Meat yourmatch. Fresh Boneless Beef Bottom Round Roast 399 lb APR 30 THRU MAY 4 Fresh Boneless Pork Loin Sold Whole in Bag 169 lb Fresh 80% Lean Ground Beef Family Pack 349 lb Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops Family Pack Pork Spare Ribs Fresh Boneless Strip Loin Sold Whole in Bag 229 lb 199 lb 499 lb Meat yourmatch. Fresh Boneless Beef Bottom Round Roast 399 lb APR 30 THRU MAY 4 Fresh Boneless Pork Loin Sold Whole in Bag 169 lb Fresh 80% Lean Ground Beef Family Pack 49 lb Fresh Bon less Center Cut Pork Chops Family Pack Pork Spare Ribs Fresh Boneless Strip Loin Sold Whole in Bag 229 lb 199 lb 499 lb Meat yourmatch. Fresh Boneless Beef Bottom Round Roast 399 lb May 5
LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - MAY 1, 2022 Le Roy's Best Advertising Medium EDITOR/PUBLISHER David J. Grayson editor@leroyny.com CIRCULATION editor@leroyny.com HOW TO CONTACT US STREET ADDRESS 1 Church St. Le Roy, NY 14482 TELEPHONE (585) 768-2201 FAX (585) 768-6334 WEBSITE www.leroyny.com CLASSIFIEDS office@leroyny.com COMMUNITY CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS calendar@leroyny.com EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS editor@leroyny.com DISPLAY AD SUBMISSIONS office@leroyny.com ALL SUBMISSIONS Due by Wednesday at 12pm The Le Roy Pennysaver will not knowingly accept or publish advertising which is fraudulent or misleading in nature. The publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising. The Le Roy Pennysaver assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements, but if at fault, will reprint the portion of the ad in which the error appears. Style, size of type and location of advertisement are left to the, discretion of the publisher. The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publisher. We cannot guarantee the return of photographs. © 2022 Le Roy Pennysaver Ethan Riggs, Le Roy, New York, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2025, has earned the Fall 2021 Dean's Award with Distinction. Achievements • Patio Pots • FreshArrangements • Corsages • Roses • Wrapped Mixed Bouquets PROMTIME, Corsages/Bouts., GRADUATION& RECITALS, Presentation Bouquets/Corsages/Bouts. Taking Orders For Cemetery Urns May 8th - Thanks Mom! Look at our WEBSITE for lots of ideas! www.lakestreetflorist.com Lakestreet Florist & Gift Shoppe We Deliver To: LE ROY, Byron, Bergen, Caledonia, Mumford, Pavilion, Wyoming, Stafford & Batavia Teleflora Wire Service For Family & Friends Out of Town 585-768-7720 110 Lake St., Le Roy COOK'S LANDSCAPING - 330-3819 Like Us On Facebook Lakestreet Florist 8352 HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 9-5:30· Fri. 9-6:00· Sat. 9-2:00 Celebrating 35Years! T22M400ATeleflora's Sweet Hummingbird Bouquet $44.99 + tax and del MAY We Remind You of Important Dates May 3, 22 - National Teachers Day May 6, 22 - National Nurses Day May 30, 22 - Memorial Day (Closed Mon 5-30-22) Prom Time - PLEASE-PLEASE ORDER EARLY!! Spring Flash Sale $600 +tax Includes weekly mowing and trimming. May 1st-October 31st Must be paid by May 31st. 1/2 acre or less. Larger yards extra. First 15 customers only. Weekly priced lawn mowing and trimming available. Other services available. Call, text, or e-mail David King (585) 350-9054 kingskutz@yahoo.com Fully Insured Weddings have changed, Your Invitations & Stationery don’t have to! Together with their families joyfully invite you to celebrate their marriage SATURDAY, AUGUST THE SEVENTH Two Thousand & Twenty One 1:30 in the afternoon LEROY, NY Reception to Follow Our Lady of Mercy Parish Carly Marie Wilson and Christopher Andrew Owens K I ND LY R E P LY BY J U LY F I R S T rsvp We have reserved seat(s) in your honor M ( ) Happi ly Accept s ( ) Regret ful ly Dec l ines Feel most free to RSVP online by visiting: https://www.weddingfire.com/website/carly-and-chris Designing & Printing for ·Showers ·Save the Dates ·Invitations · Wedding Programs · Place Cards & Thank You Cards! 1 Church St., LeRoy, NY 14482 � 585.768.2201 � www.lpgraphics.net Like us on LP Graphics
LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - MAY 1, 2022 651 E. Main St. ph: 585*343*7830 Batavia, NY 14020 fax: 585-343-0875 Store Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 8:30AM-5:30PM Sat. 8:30AM-2PM Closed Sun. Providing full funeral and cremation services. 111 Wolcott Street, LeRoy, NY 14482 (585) 768-6800 www.leroyfuneralhome.com cameronfuneralhome@yahoo.com Jeff Deragon Funeral Director/Owner Benjamin Deragon Funeral Director New Homes • Additions • Garages • Pole Barns CUSTOM CARPENTRY LLC. Todd Carli • Phone 703-0964 Todd's Decks • Windows • Doors Kitchens • Baths Ceramic Tile Basement Finishing Custom Shelves/Built-Ins Siding • Remodeling Roofing • Snow Plowing FULLY INSURED The Carpet One Difference. LOCALLY OWNED · COMPETITIVE PRICES · EXCLUSIVE BRANDS · FLOORING EXPERTS · COMMUNITY FOCUSED Fix, Assemble, Install Almost Anything Available Days, Nights & Weekends ∙ Fully Insured Small Job Specialist ∙ EPA Certified Lead Renovator 585-615-2364 Mike Kovatch LeRoy, NY Handyman Mike PULLY'S Farm Market Bags Of Mulch! 10AM-4PM THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. 8160 Lake Rd. (Rt. 19) Le Roy, NY 1/2 mile south of Thruway 768-2280 • 704-1157 pullysfarmmarket.com WE'RE OPEN!! OPEN REGULAR HOURS STARTING MAY 2ND Jams • Jelly • Seed • Honey • Syrup • Hanging Baskets • Annuals Perennials • Herbs • Vegetable Plants • Combo Planters Gift Certificates Available! The ONE store for your perfect floor. SAVE! "Once & Done" $1.00 OFF A QUART $2.00 OFF A 1/2 GALLON $3.00 OFF A GALLON "Once & Done" NO RINSE VINYL TILE & LAMINATE CLEANER www.willscarpetonebatavia.com Visit ourWebsite for Current Hours Professional Installation Available • Free Estimates Financing Available to Qualified Customers Spend local and enjoy all that our area has to offer! Feel good about the places you support and patron! 1 Church St.• LeRoy, NY 14482 585.768.2201 www. l pg r aph i c s . ne t EMBROIDERY
LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - MAY 1, 2022 8700 Lake Rd. LeRoy, NY 14482 (585) 768-2400 www.falconefuneralhome.com Vern C. Falcone Jenna M. Falcone Brooks Director / Owner Funeral Director FALCONE FAMILY Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. Vern C. Falcone Director/Owner PO Box 187 8700 Lake Road LeRoy, NY 14482 (585) 768-2400 vern.fffcs@yahoo.com “A LOCAL FAMILY CARING FOR LOCAL FAMILIES” MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Sunday – May 8, 2022 10 AM - 2 PM ALL YOU CAN EAT ADULTS $19.99 - CHILDREN $14.99 On the menu: Scrambled Eggs • Breakfast Biscuits Blueberry Toast • Bacon • Sausage Breakfast Pizza • Thin Crust Pizza Sicilian Pizza • Chicken French Italian Sausage w/ Peppers & Onions Rigatoni w/ Marinara Sauce Mixed Vegetables • Mixed Salad Assorted desserts Soft drinks • Coffee • Tea Mimosa for only $5.00 RESERVATIONS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Vote Randa Williams F or L eRoy Schoo l Board May 1 7 th Transparency o f Board Ch i l dren ’ s We l f are A lways F i rs t Advoca t e f or Ch i l dren Advoca t e f or Parent s I Will Be Your Voice CABINET SHOP IN WYOMING COUNTY HELP WANTED General Shop Duties including machining and assembly. The successful applicant should be a self starter, prompt, reliable, have a positive attitude and good general work habits. Experience with shop power tools and machinery including Edge Bander and CNC Router is a plus but training can be provided for the right applicant. Experience with on-site installation and finishing is a plus. This is a great opportunity to work in a unique and relaxed family atmosphere among great people. Call Charlie @ 607-244-4501 Chances Are, I have all the answers to all your technical questions and issues By Appointment! (585)683-7451 ATTENTION!!!! CHANCES ARE
LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - MAY 1, 2022 Tigers vs. Orioles - The very first game of the 2022 Le Roy Little League season was a match-up of the Orioles against the Tigers. On a chilly morning the Orioles started off the game with hot bats as Sammy Bogue, Andreas Condidorio and Benito Bautista all got hits to give the Orioles an early 2-0 first inning lead. The Tigers clawed back to tie the game up on the 2nd inning. The game went back and forth the entire game until the Tigers were able to take a 8-6 lead going into the top of the 6th. Ryker Vangalio came in in relief and struck out all three batters he faced to save the victory for the Tigers who start off the season 1-0. Drew Beachel pitched 5 solid innings for the Tigers and Reece Przybyl went 3-3 at the plate. Red Sox 14 Twins 10 - The Red Sox and Twins needed an extra inning to decide their game on Opening Day. The Red Sox used a five run seventh inning to seal the victory. Colton Halladay and Paul Winters combined for 16 strikeouts and only allowed two walks. Offensively, the RedSoxwere ledbyColtonHalladay who went 4-5 with a triple. Roland Goodenough who had a huge triple in the third inning, which scored two runs. Paul Winters also went 4-5 with a double. Peyton Privitera, Matthew McCully, and Kylie Wilson combined for 12 strikeouts for the Twins. Eddie Lathan had a great day at the plate going 4-4. Kylie Wilson had a double, and Ben Geitner smashed a triple. Yankees 5 Red Sox 2 - The Yankees and Red Sox kicked of their 2022 Little League seasons with an exciting game on the Leagues 70th Opening Day. The Yankees used dominant pitching and timely hitting to come away with a 5-2 win. Anthony Warner recorded 9 strikeouts and allowed only a clean single by Drew Beachel and 2 infield hits as he finished 2 outs away from a complete game. Jude Christ came in to relieve Warner and struck out the game’s final 2 batters to earn the save. Offensively Christ led the Yanks with a double, 3 runs scored, and he reached base safely in all 3 of his plate appearances. Michael Warner drove in 2 runs for the Yanks including a big 2 out RBI in the bottom of the 5th inning to give the Yankees a much needed insurance run. Defensively Blake Fetzer make a great catch in centerfield, and Blake Bericree made several nice plays at second base to help the Yankees. Daniel Winters and Ethan Rose combined on a strong pitching effort for the Red Sox that included 10 strikeouts. LeRoy Little League Volunteers will be available to help you unload your vehicle. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 585-343-8383 Sponsored by Scofield Transfer and Recycling Scrap Metal Drive to Benefit LeRoy Ambulance i i Saturday, May 7th 9 am - 1 pm 1 Tountas Ave, LeRoy Clean out your garage, basement etc. of all your unwanted SCRAP METAL at no cost to you. Items that can be donated; Old Appliances, Gas Grills, Bikes, Hot Water Tanks, anything metal! WE CANNOT ACCEPT; Microwaves, Gas Tanks, Paint Cans, Food Cans or Any Electronics.
LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - MAY 1, 2022 John F. Rider Real Estate RiderRealestate.com Not the biggest, just the best! PROUDLY SERVING LEROY & SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES SINCE 1962 John F. Rider, Licensed Real Estate Brokerage 8130 E. Main St. Rd. Le Roy John F. Rider - Founder • Steve F. Rider 585-490-4564 JoAnn Snyder 585-813-4771 • Greg Rogers 585-314-3786 8041 East Main Road | LeRoy, NY 14482 585-867-0360 | tracybsmarket@yahoo.com Opening Friday, April 29th Assortment of Flowers, Hanging Baskets and Succulents. Jams, Jellies, Sauces, Dressings, Rickles Pickles Products, ARI Originals Jewelry, SOY Candles and Young Living Essentials Oils!! Great Mother’s Day Gifts. Clip and Save! HOURS: Mon/Tues: CLOSED Wed-Sat: 10am-4pm Sun: 10am-3pm Hours vary by season!! April 21, 2022 - The LeRoy Police Department executed an arrest warrant for Lisa Bautista. Bautista was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree and was transported back to the station for processing. Bautista was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the LeRoy Town Court on May 3rd at 1:00pm to answer to the charge. April 21, 2022 - Following a traffic stop by the NYSP, Jeremy Munn was found to have 2 outstanding bench warrants from the LeRoy Town Court. The bench warrants were issued for NYS Penal Law menacing 2nd and criminal mischef 4th. Munn was subsequently transported to the LeRoy Town Court to be arraigned. Munn was arraigned and released on his own recognizance to reappear in LeRoy Town Court May 3, 2022. April 24, 2022 - At approximately 2029 Hours, Kyle T. Purdy was arrested on a violation of his court ordered Order of Protection. Kyle T. Purdy was arrested by the LeRoy Police Department and charged with Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree. Purdy released on an appearance ticket and is set to appear in court on May 19th, 2022 for his arraignment. April 24, 2022 - The LeRoy Police Department arrested and charged Lisa Bautista with 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Bautista was transported to the station for processing, where she was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the LeRoy Town Court on May 3rd at 1:00pm to answer to the charge. LeRoy Police Department Press Release T-shirts • Hats • Visors • Tank Tops • Jackets • Towels GREAT GIFTS FOR YOUR FAMILY • FRIENDS • ETC. 1 Church St., Le Roy, NY • 585-768-2201 • Fax 585-768-6334 • Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00-4:00 E M B R O I D E R Y lpgraphics.net When you shop with any of our advertisers, tell them "I saw it in the "
LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - MAY 1, 2022 by Lynne Belluscio Elaine Booten liked to walk. She would be out almost every day - - up East Avenue to East Main Street - - then up town - - a warm smile on her face. There were friends who would join her, chatting along the way. But my journey with Elaine was different, and at times, I would say to her, “Are you sure you want to go down this road? The memories might be difficult..” But she would always assure me, that it was ok. I’m not really sure exactly when she started sharing stories. I do remember back in 2001, when she and her husband, Mack, dropped off a newspaper article about Dorothy Layne McIntyre, who had been recognized by the International Air and Space Museum in a book about African American pioneers. Elaine said, “As a kid, we would walk across the fields to the Woodward Airport, and Russ Holderman would give us rides in the airplanes. That’s where Dorothy Layne fell in love with flying and vowed that she’d become a pilot.” In 2017, Elaine was by her husband’s side when he was presented with the flag that was flown over the United States Capital in commemoration of his service in World War II. Shortly after that, Mack went into the nursing home. Elaine called to tell me that she was cleaning out some things and found Mack’s baseball uniform from when he played with the Black softball team, the Aces. There were some newspaper clippings about the Aces. They drew huge crowds when they played. Ernest Woodward had a baseball diamond on his property facing East Avenue, and the Aces played there. In 1949, the team won the championship, but were denied the celebratory dinner and trophy. Mack never talked about it – just like he never talked about his service during the war - - but there was no denying that the Aces were a Black team and discrimination was a part of being Black. Mack went into the nursing home just about when the pandemic started. Elaine and her daughter had to visit through the window. Those days were hard. I stopped by the house one day, and there was a box of books by the door. “Elaine, what was the K.S.L Club?” I asked. She replied, “Oh, my. That was the Kate Steverson Literary Club. They met once a month to discuss Black history and art.” “Elaine, they were reading some pretty heavy stuff, including Gunnar Myrdal’s ‘The American Dilemma,’ and books by F.E.B. Dubois. There were children’s books, ‘Negro Folk Tales For Children’.” And after I said that, I looked at Elaine - - “Do you remember when they read ‘Little Black Sambo’ in school?” “Oh yes. I wanted to crawl under my desk or leave the room, because everyone looked at me.” The hurt was still there eighty years later. The pandemic continued to make things difficult for folks in LeRoy. I was picking up lunches once a week for three friends, including Ruth Harvie next door and Elaine. Sometimes I would join her at the dining room table and she would bring out some photos - - - and there were lots of photos - - - bags of photos. People posing for the camera. Kids playing. Men in uniform. I would ask, “Who are these people, Elaine?” And then I would learn more. “Who’s the young Black woman standing on a step with eleven children – they look like students.” “Well that’s Esther Steverson. She was my mother’s oldest sister. She taught in Hillburn, N.Y.” I had never heard of Hillburn, but I discovered that Esther had taught in the last segregated school in New York State. The Black parents fought to desegregate the school with no success. The NAACP hired Thurgood Marshall, to present the case and Hillburn was forced to integrate. This was 11 years before Marshall’s landmark case before the U.S. Supreme Court of Brown vs Board of Education in 1954. In 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African American Supreme Court Justice. One day, Elaine gave me a couple of sheets of paper. When she was in high school, she had been asked to give a history of the Steverson’s at a family reunion. “After the slaves were freed: William and Matilda Steverson left the Herdon plantation, in Georgia, with five of their children in a wheelbarrow and a side of meat, given to them by the lady of the house. They walked as far as Charlottesville in Virginia. Later they arrived in New York State in 1872. Then onto LeRoy in 1879. (Elaine told me that Matilda came to LeRoy first with the children and then William came by train. He had to ride in a cattle car, because he was Black, and when he arrived, he smelled so bad, Matilda made him take off all his clothes before he came into the house.) The Herdon slave owner was mean, so they chose the name of Steverson, who was nicer to them. Stevenson became the family name until the census of 1892. Then it was changed back and forth through the years from Stevenson to Steverson. William and Matilda lived on Union Street, Summit Street and East Avenue in LeRoy.” And so, I learned about Elaine’s family. Matilda Grey Stevenson was Indian – unknown birth date. William Henry Stevenson, according to the 1892 census, was 72 – which made his birth date 1820 - - he was was born into slavery in Culpepper, Virginia. And his owner during the Civil War, sent him south to Georgia. When he came to LeRoy he worked at Ingham University for a while and at the time of his death, he was a clerk in Ball’s Grocery Store. He died in 1910. As Elaine read through the papers, she said to me, “You know, I remember being in a house down the street. The adults would all be sitting in the kitchen, talking, and not thinking that we could hear them. I wish I had paid more attention, but I do remember them talking about the family who was living in the south after the Civil War. They were tenant farmers living on their own land.” Elaine looked at me, and said, “I remember the voice from the kitchen as if it were yesterday: ‘You know the Night Riders killed him. They pulled him out to the end of the road and put his head in the gate, and slammed the gate on his head.” I know I could never really understand what it was like. I do know, I was blessed to be allowed to take this journey with my friend Elaine. I will so miss talking with her. But she now has a different journey to take. My task now is to remember the stories and write about them so they are not forgotten. A Journey with Elaine Booten Photo from “The 1940 Book” The Steverson Family 15 East Avenue. Elaine Katherine Brooks (Booten) is seated on the ground, fourth from the right.
LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - MAY 1, 2022 SMALL BUSINESS CAN BE STRESSFUL... 1 Church St., LeRoy, NY 14482 585.768.2201 www.lpgraphics.net
LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - MAY 1, 2022
LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - MAY 1, 2022 Rent To Own 4 Mobile Home Units available at Oatka Creek MHP - 2 Black Creek MHP - 2 Call (585) 738-0953 for details C L A S S I F I E D S
LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - MAY 1, 2022 O B I T U A R I E S Marie Sakellariou, 84, LeRoy, passed away early on April 22, 2022 at the Woodside Manor Nursing Home in Rochester. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church or the LeRoy Ambulance Service. Elaine Brooks Booten, 95, LeRoy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 19, 2022 at the home of her daughter. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The LeRoy Historical Society 23 East Main Street. LeRoy N.Y., 14482. The Wilmot Cancer Center- UR Medicine 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, N.Y. 14642, or to Second Baptist Church, 957 George Street, Mumford, NY 14511. LEROY COMMUNITY KITCHEN - Serving dinner every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month starting at 4:30 until 5:45. Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 44 Lake St. GRACE'S CLOSET - A clothing giveaway at LeRoy United Methodist Church, 10 Trigon Park, LeRoy NY. Clothing for all ages infants through adults. Tuesday 5:00-630p & Thursday's 9:30-11:30a. Contact 7688980. Adults only at this time. Masks are Required. LEROY-STAFFORD SENIOR CITIZENS Luncheon will be on the thirdWednesday of each month at 12:30 at K of C. Lunch/ dessert provided for a small donation. Bring your own beverage. RESERVATIONS CALL Rosemary #506-5233, Lucy #721-6073 or Sue #861-0422. PLANT SALE - The Stafford Garden Club's Plant Sale will beWednesday, May 18,2022 pm -at Emory Park on Route 5 in Stafford from 2PM - 6PM LEROY FOOD PANTRY 10AM - 12PM. Monday - Thursday in the basement of the LeRoy Town Hall MUSIC AT ST. MARK’S - A free concert series at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1 East Main St., LeRoy, Thursday, May 19 at 7:00 pm For more info www.stmarksleroy.org. DRIVE THRU SPRING CHICKEN BBQ Bergen United Methodist Church. Saturday May7. 27 S. Lake Ave in Village of Bergen NY. Pick Up is 4:30pm-? Call 585-494-1312 to reserve your dinner. 585.768.2201 · www.leroyny.com · office@leroyny.com Don’t forget to check the Classified section of this weeks Pennysaver for new offers! FOR ALL OF YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS WE DESIGN AND PRINT: T-SHIRTS MENUS BUSINESS CARDS PLACEMATS MUGS PENS NCR & MORE! 1 Church St., LeRoy, NY 14482 585.768.2201 www.lpgraphics.net WANTED: GENERAL LABORER LET LP GRAPHICS HELPYOU FINDYOUR BEST CANDIDATE! WE CAN DESIGN AND PRINT BUSINESS CARDS, HELPWANTED POSTERS, AND ANYTHING ELSE FOR YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS! 1 Church St., LeRoy, NY 14482 585.768.2201 www.lpgraphics.net
LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - MAY 1, 2022 PRINTING BROCHURES BUSINESS CARDS FLYERS BOOKLETS NEWSLETTERS TICKETS CALENDARS WEDDING & PARTY INVITES LIFE IN COLOR 1 Church St., LeRoy, NY 14482 585.768.2201 www.lpgraphics.net
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTQ2MjM=