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LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - FEBRUARY 26, 2023 Genesee County Sheriff's Office Press Release 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. © 2023 Le Roy Pennysaver February 16, 2023, Ronell S. Agee Jr and Jaquel Gibsoon, both of Rochester, were arrested after fleeing from a traffic stop in the Town of Stafford. It is alleged Agee and Gibson were operating a stolen 2022 Jeep Compass and fled from Deputy Quackenbush when he attempted to pull them over on State Route 33. The pursuit went into the Town of Bergen, the Town of Riga, the Town of Chili, the Town of Wheatland before coming back west into the Town of LeRoy. Deputies were assisted bythe Village of LeRoy Police Department by successfully deploying a tire deflation device known as Spike Strips. Once the vehicle came to a rest on Randall Road, it is alleged Agee fled from the vehicle on foot but was taken into custody a short time later. Both men were charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and additionally Agee was charged with Reckless Endangerment 1st degree, Unlawful Fleeing of a Police Officer, Obstruction and several Vehicle and Traffic Law Violations. Agee and Gibson were transported to the Genesee County Jail and held pending CAP Court Arraignment. When you shop with any of our advertisers, tell them "I saw it in the 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” MASONIC Community Center 12 Bank Street Call 585-502-5155 to order BEST FISH FRY IN TOWN! We're Back! Eat In or Take Out Featuring Fresh Fish Delivered Weekly. Beer Battered, Cajun Broiled or Lemon Pepper Broiled. All include dinner roll, coleslaw, french fries or baked potato (Limited quantity) Pies from the Eastern Star Le Roy Moose Lodge 21 Bank St., 768-6170 Serving Time: 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Only “7” Friday’s left: February 12th - March 25th Visit us @ lodge1132.moosepages.org SEE WHAT WE HAVE COMING UP! 4 pm til Sold Out! Every Friday thru Good Friday February Birthday's Made Easy T21M400ATeleflora’s Vintage Butterfly Bouquet $44.99 (+tax & del) T22M400ATeleflora's Sweet Hummingbird Bouquet $44.99 (+tax & del) 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 COOK'S LANDSCAPING - 330-3819 Like Us On Facebook Lakestreet Florist 8352 HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 9-5:30· Fri. 9-5:00· Sat. 9-3:00
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LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - FEBRUARY 26, 2023 by Lynne Belluscio There is always great excitement at school when the spring musical is announced. Last year it was “Newsies.” This year it is “Les Misérables” which is probably one of the most challenging musicals short of doing an opera. It requires a cast with what they call “a good set of pipes.” The junior and senior high students certainly are proving that they have the talent and voices to tackle this challenging musical. Les Misérables also requires a music teacher with enormous energy and dedication. The school certainly has that with Jackie McLean. I wanted to write an article about the show and include a bit of the history of Victor Hugo and his writings as well as the setting for “Les Mis” as it is often called. The musical is an adaptation of Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel Les Misérables. Victor Hugo was born in France in 1802. When he died in 1885, he was given a national funeral and his body lay in state under the Arc de Triomphe. He was buried in the Pantheon. In 1823, at the age of 21, he published his first novel, “Hans of Iceland”. A year later he published a collection of poems. In 1827 he published a political drama “Cromwell” and he received public acclaim for his historical novel “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” The next chapter of his life was filled with extraordinary literary expression, and personal tragedy. In fact, he went into exile for nearly 20 years because of his political views. He left France and settled with his family in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, which is where he wrote Les Misérables. When talking about Les Misérables, its important to remember that it is a book. It is also a play. And, it is a musical. It was first performed in Paris as a drama in French on October 9, 1867. It was later performed in English in London and soon came to the United States. The drama has been made into several movies in many different languages. One of the most recent versions was made in 1998 starring Liam Neeson, Jean Geoffrey and Uma Thurman. In 1980, the drama was made into a musical. In 2012, the musical was made into a movie starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway. Many people think that the story of Les Misérables is about the French Revolution, but it is not. The story can be confusing, but it is about a traumatic time in French history. It begins in 1815 and culminates in the 1832 June Rebellion. The main character Jean Valjean has been imprisoned for nineteen years for stealing a loaf of bread. He is a very bitter man and attempts to escape from prison many times. During one escape, he steals silver from the nearby church. The Bishop surprises him, but instead of turning him into the police, the Bishop gives him more silver and sets him on a path to redemption. Jean Valjean turns his life around and becomes a wealthy man but he is pursued by Javert, who wants to return him to prison. Jean Valjean adopts a young girl Cosette, whose mother Fantine has died. In the meantime, Jean Valjean is being pursued by Javert who knows Jean Valjean’s past. Javert intends to bring Jean Valjean to justice. In the meantime, young Cosette falls in love with a young revolutionary, Marius. Jean Valjean gives Cosette and Marius his blessing and saves their lives, but he knows that by saving their lives, he will be giving up his own. Victor Hugo’s story is tragic, yet it is considered one of the best novels ever written There is an interesting side note to this article. I was at the Woodward Memorial Library the other day and was upstairs in the rare books section. I noticed that in the midst of the beautiful books from Cora Woodward’s collection, were Victor Hugo’s books including The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hugo’s poems, and Les Misérables. At first, I thought they might be written in French, but Trish Riggi checked for me, and they are the 1893 English edition published by George H. Richmond & Co of New York, translated by M. Jules Gray. The Woodward Library is dedicated to Orator and Cora Woodward and was built by their children. After the library was built, they donated their mother’s phenomenal book collection. In addition to the books by Victor Hugo, the library also has editions of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Charles Dickens, and Washington Irving and other classic books. The library has invited some of the students who are portraying characters in Les Misérables to come and read some of the passages written by Victor Hugo over 150 years ago. Tickets are available to Les Misérables on line www.showtix4u.com Les Miserables – school edition Performed entirely by students – A musical by Alain Boubil and ClaudeMichel Schonberg - school edition specially adapted and licensed by Music Theatre International and Cameron Mackintosh (Overseas) Ltd Thursday March 9 @ 7pm Friday March 10 @ 7 pm Saturday March 11 @ 7pm Pre-sale student/Senior Citizen $10 At the door $12 Pre-sale Adult $12 At the door $15 Victor Hugo – Les Misérables Cora Woodward’s Rare Book Collection at the Woodward Library.
LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - FEBRUARY 26, 2023 O B I T U A R I E S Marjory Louise Cutaiar, 65, LeRoy, passed away on February 3, 2023. Contributions in memory of Marge may be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, N.Y. 14450. Leonard Wesolowski, 78, LeRoy, passed away on February 8, 2023. He will be missed by his family and friends. Donald L. Curry, 67, LeRoy/Pavilion, passed away on September 21, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He will be missed by his family and friends. Joyce T. Hume (Thater), 76, Pavilion, passed away on February 12, 2023. She will be missed by her family and friends. Ronald “Ron” D. Heywood, 89, East Bethany, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Memorials in his name may be made to East Bethany Presbyterian Church, 5735 Ellicott Street Rd, East Bethany, NY 14054, or the New York State Bluebird Society c/o Murial Prianti, Treasurer 5157 Orangeport Road, Brewerton, NY 13029. Elsie Irene Dool, 100, Stafford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at Le Roy Village Green, surrounded by family. Memorials in her name may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, 31 Washington Ave., Batavia, NY 14020. Rent To Own 4 Mobile Home Units available at Oatka Creek MHP - 2 Black Creek MHP - 2 Call (585) 738-0953 for details LEROY COMMUNITY KITCHEN - Free dinners on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month and Pop up Pantry on the 4th Tuesday of the month. TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) - Meets every Monday at 5:00 at the First Presbyterian Church in LeRoy. Call 585-768-8611 for more information. LEROY GARDEN CLUB - Wed. March 8, 2023. 6:30pm. At First Presbyterian Church in LeRoy. Enter side door on Clay Street. Free. More info: leroynygardenclub@gmail.com. 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 9:3011:30a. Contact 768-8980. Use rear entrance on West side of building. “MUSIC AT ST. MARK’S” - A free monthly concert series at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1 East Main St., LeRoy on Thursday, March 16 at 7:00 pm. More information at stmarksleroy.org or by emailing stmarksleroy@gmail.com. LEROY FOOD PANTRY - 10AM - 12PM. Monday - Thursday in the basement of the LeRoy Town Hall. THE HOPE CENTER OF LEROY Ladies' Group, located at 42 Main Street, LeRoy,will be having a Bible/book study on Monday nights from 6:00-8:00pm. To register, please contact us at (585) 768-8184 or info@hopecenterleroy.org LEROY-STAFFORD SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCHEON - Will be resuming onWednesday March 15th at12:30PM. NEW LOCATION: Our Lady of Mercy Parish Center, 44 Lake Street, LeRoy NY. EVERYONE MUST CALL BY MARCH 10th TO RESERVE A SPOT! Contact Rosemary (585)506-5233, Lucy (585)721-6073 or Sue(585)861-0422. “COMMUNITY FOR UNDERSTANDING” A book discussion group open to all, will meet onWednesday, March 8 at 7:00 pm at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1 East Main St., LeRoy. Info at stmarksleroy.org or email stmarksleroy@gmail.com. THE HOPE CENTER OF LEROY - located at 42 Main Street will be starting another GriefShare Support Group,Thursday afternoons from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, March 2nd through May 25th. For more information or to register, please call Mari-Lee Ruddy, at (716) 861-5645. HAM AND SCALLOPED POTATOES DINNER March 25, 4-6 pm at the Morganville United Church of Christ, 8466 Morganville Road, Stafford Tickets can be purchased by calling 585-757-2257. There will be limited tickets at the door. C L A S S I F I E D S
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