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present. They now say two at once are better than EDINBURG one, and bandanas never really did much to begin with. I get it, I’m doing it. It is not really that big a VOL. FIRE CO. sacrifice. Then there social distancing. This is what girls by Brian DeFeo did to me when I was in high school, so I was kind Public safety, of used to it when it came back. Social distancing is tougher on people of Italian heritage than says our number one German, as we always want to touch somebody. priority Unfortunately, touching is out. It’s six feet away or six feet under. I am just glad I am too old for the Each year the Fire Company responds to well dating scene. How does that work anyway? over one hundred calls for help. Whether it be: Then you have hand washing. Further in motor vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, this edition of the News Letter there is an article structure fires, mutual aid to other departments, or titled “Fraxtured Facts”. In it there is a surprising alarms originating out on the Lake. reference to hand washing you might wish to read. We can plan for these emergencies, we can Suffice it to say, if you don’t wash it off, your likely have drills specific to certain types of Calls, yet we to be consuming it, so wash your hands often and can not truly predict when they will occur. Such thoroughly. is the case with this month’s reporting. Over the Lastly, inoculations are slowly starting to trickle last thirty days (mid - January to mid - February) in. I will have had my second shot by the time this our Calls have dropped off considerably. One edition is published. I think its worth whatever would think with the bitter temperatures we have risks there may be. We have already lost more been experiencing there would be some wood stove citizens than all of our casualties of World War II. related fires, however that has not been the case. It’s not a hoax, it’s death, and for many it is going We can only hope that means folks have been to be preventable. So be persistent, sign up as soon making a concerted effort to keep their chimneys as as you can, do your part and we’ll continue to do clean as possible. ours. In activity can sometimes be a good thing. However rest assured, the Edinburg Volunteer Fire Company will be there when you call on us. The purpose of this Column as written by this author, has always been two fold. One to give Fuel & Food the you the Public some idea as to the type and On The Great Sacandaga Lake number of calls we routinely respond to. Second, to provide for some education with respect to Public Safety. This author has been remiss in not The Convenient Store having addressed safety aspects as it relates to With A Little More!! the COVID -19. My reluctance is purely personal, as this Pandemic has in many ways unfortunately developed into a political football. And being a Propane - Full Service Deli - former politician and in my new community, Lottery Games - And Much More the last thing I wished to be accused of is being political. Check Out Our Improvements However I find this to be an injustice to the reader. If I can talk about CO2 detectors, and 3006 St. Hwy. 30 lawn mowers safety, I should be able to speak of procedures that we can all do to potentially have Mayfield 12117 a positive impact on the spread of this deadly disease. If nothing else, the Fire Company is fact in Milk “the people” business, or better said the business We Open at: of keeping you safe. And with that I will briefly 6am Mon-Sat state the few simply steps we can all do to protect 7am on Sun ourselves and others. First and perhaps foremost there is “proper” mask wearing. I for one am getting really tired of 661-6917 this, however there is really no way around it at Page 10 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM March 2021 March 2021 Flower Talk Hera slept. Hera woke up startled and pushed him away. As she did, droplets of milk flew to the Sally Peck, of the Flower Barn sky and became the milky way. The milk that dropped to the earth became Calla Lilies. From the topic of Ireland to Easter, this Spring The third story is the symbolism of blooming flower stands out. The ever beautiful and resurrection and rebirth all tied to faith. That is intriguing Calla Lily. It’s history and tales come why Callas are often displayed in portrayal of the from legends of ancient times. There is debate Virgin Mary. Callas blooms near Easter with its to which story is accurate because they appear trumpet-like shapes to symbolize the resurrection in different tales throughout history. There are and the triumph of the awaited return of Jesus. three to speak of. In this story of symbolism, Callas mean purity, Starting with Venus, the goddess of beauty, faithfulness and holiness. love and desire. While in the gardens and fields, I think we can all concur that Venus didn’t Venus had come across a patch of lilies and was put the pistil in the flower and we also know that drawn in by their beauty. It was the beauty of this it did not affect the beauty of the Calla. What flower, the Calla Lily, that caused a jealousy to we do know is that what we (or Venus for that spark within her. She decided a curse must be put matter) think to be the flower… isn’t a flower at onto the flower, so in hopes of making the flower all! Instead of what looks like the petal of a flower ugly, she placed a yellow pistil in the center of the is really the spathe and spadix. The spathe is the flower. Unbeknown to her, that is what gives the trumpet-shaped bract, which is a modified leaf. So Calla it’s uniqueness and beauty still to this day. in the center of the spathe is the spadix, which is Another story says the name Calla comes from the actual flower of a Calla Lily. Hence, there are the Greek word Calla meaning beautiful. (which numerous flowers in one stem of Calla Lilies. is true). It’s Greek legend is very similar to that Callas are native to South Africa and Malawi. of other lilies. Hera, the Greek goddess refused It can be found growing along streams, ponds and to give her milk to Hercules, her husband’s son, the sides of banks. Still, it is unclear how they because he was born to another woman. Zeus, her made their way to Europe, but they are depicted husband, tried to force her to feed Hercules while in an illustration from the Paris Royal Gardens in 1664. It wasn’t until the 18th century that a Swedish botanist mistakenly named the species Demolition anD Removal ‘Calla Lily’ (beautiful lily) I say mistakenly Are you Paying Taxes because Calla Lilies are not lilies at all. They are part of the Araceae family, along with the on a Building caladium and No longer Needed philodendron. 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O’Keeffe being one of those artists. Around the world Callas play important roles. The Zantedeschia (Calla) is the national flower of the island of St. Helena, where it grows widely. It is also an important symbol of Irish Republicanism and nationalism since 1926, because it is used to commemorate the dead of Easter Rising 1916 (an Irish rebellion against British rule where hundreds of civilians died) and onward. In South Africa the underground stem was used as a medical treatment for dressing wounds. [However, Calla lilies are toxic and should not be ingested]. For most of the world over, the Calla Lily is used in bridal bouquets, funerals, arrangements or a single stem in a vase. It shows it’s beauty in an array of colors. In its natural state it can be grown outdoors or indoors by a sunny window. They require at least 6 hours of sunlight (bright/indirect) a day. All this information and legends have one common theme: beauty and purity. A fitting way to welcome Spring. Remember, Trust your Local Florist/Growers, Contact them directly. Avoid the impersonal Order Gatherers (E-Commerce ‘flower’ dealers) with their middleman and added fee$. The The FFlolowewerr FFlolowewerr Barn Barn & Gift Shop Local & Worldwide Artists Nature Inspired Gifts - Jewelry - Greeting Cards Your Full Service Florist Over 40 Years Design Experience

Division St., Northville NY Across From Tops Market 518-863-4374 Like Us On: flowerbarnandgifts.com Page 12 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM March 2021 March 2021 DID YOU KNOW Garrow stabbed to death a young camper in Wells. Mornings at the breakfast table my dad listened THAT— to WGY radio for the local news. That was how we by Town of Edinburg Historian, found out about it. It was our summer break from school so I Priscilla L. Edwards wasn’t allowed outside alone. The State Police did not know where he was. When my dad would go Last fall I spent a couple of months writing to Gloversville during all of this the State Police about Edinburg folks that my 2 sisters and I had a road block at Bridge Street and Rt. 30. They remembered from our childhood. At the time I stopped every car and the drivers handed them left out our brother John but now it’s his turn. I their trunk keys so the troopers could open them don’t want him to think he’s getting away with while 2 other troopers stood by with their shotguns something! at the ready. What is a little unusual about our family is One morning during breakfast the news broke that there are 4 of us with 7 years between each in and said State Police chased Garrow in a stolen one with me being the oldest, John the youngest; vehicle near the boat launch in Northville. But he Linda and Libby in the middle. With that many got away! Hearing that news made the situation years between us we got to remember a lot of even worse. people. I remember seeing pictures in the Leader- Many of my readers probably know John—for Herald newspaper of people in Hope and Wells many years he’s been Coordinator of Edinburg’s carrying their shotguns to get their mail. Refuse and Recycling Center. Finally a forest ranger spotted him on Rt. 8; John Remembers— shot and wounded him to end the manhunt. What “The first one that stands out the most was a relief! I had two friends from school whose dads the manhunt for serial killer Robert Garrow. It were troopers and involved in this manhunt.” started July 29, 1973 and lasted for 12 long days. Priscilla remarks: The Garrow manhunt was very frightening that summer to young and old alike. Everyone drew a deep sigh of relief when he was apprehended. John continues— “Now on a more pleasant note-- In the mid 70’s we had a gentleman who would come by and sell fruit and vegetables from the back of his truck. We called him the Fruit Man. During the summer it was my job to wait for him and buy produce. I usually had a list to go by. I would stand outside on Tuesdays around 10am and wait to hear his horn. When he left the neighbors he would blow his horn so you knew he was on his way. I love bananas so I would always get 2 big bunches. My sisters Libby and Linda would joke with me saying the fruit man must think we had a monkey in the house! Priscilla remarks: A very nice Italian man, his first name was Tony. He had been pedaling produce on our road during the warm months of the year since I was a little girl. After I was married I bought fruit from him every week until

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Greetings from the members and friends Our Thrift Store remains closed at this time of First UMC. Shrove Tuesday has come and with no anticipated opening date. This is an gone; pancakes have been eaten; ashes have important ministry for our church and community been received on foreheads or hands. We begin and we ask you to keep us in prayer as we continue our journey to the cross through the Church to find a way to open again safely. We are not season of Lent. It becomes a time of introspection, accepting any additional clothing. Any questions repentance, intensified prayer, sacrifice. Many may be directed to the church. people decide to “give up” something during this time; more often than not it’s something like Peace and blessings to all as we journey chocolate or other sweets! For others it is a time together toward the cross. to just “give”, a time to help others, to extend

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and fought any type of medical testing, became an them in a health compromising situation. laboratory technician at a lab which opened up on Lastly, unlike today there was not much the island. knowledge as to what constituted good hygiene Mary’s case was certainly not the only one of practices. In fact, Mary admitted that she did not spreading typhoid in NYC during that time period. wash her hands prior to preparing any meals. There were others, also given catchy names by the Looking back that seems incredible, however that Press. Yet Mary was the first person completely was not unusual for the times. Today we know just asymptomatic, to be quarantined against her will. how important a role hand washing plays. And As it turned out, for decades. Perhaps as much a while properly wearing a well fitting mask was victim of a sensational press as the times. Mary not a part of a science based approach to disease did have Typhoid. That had been proven many prevention specific to Typhoid, we now know how times though laboratory studies. I read only one critical it is regarding taking care of ourselves, reference that Mary’s mother had the disease at our loved ones, and even total strangers. the time of her pregnancy. Regardless how she got it, Typhoid Mary paid a very high price. So what can we learn today from the history of For Sale yesterday? Let’s start with the modern day concept Delivered Locally of “contact tracing”. I guess that is really not all that new. Clearly this is what occurred in 1907 Seasoned Hardwood Logs when Mary was identified. Secondly, quarantining $100 a cord +/- while still a great personal sacrifice is a very Seasoned Pine Slabwood effective way of slowing down an epidemic. Thirdly, social / economic status still plays a part $50 a cord +/- in who is more likely to suffer from an epidemic. Top Soil - 4 yds. +/- $100. The affluent receive better health care, live in less 518-863-7090 density, and have occupations less likely to place

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Diners TO BE COMFORTED “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want . . . even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will Guide fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23)

TO RECEIVE REST “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

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(Proverbs 3:24) Hope you get a good night’s sleep Our weekly schedule is: Sundays: Sunday tonight! School for all ages (8:45 a.m.) Worship (10 a.m. & If you are unable to attend a Sunday service 6 p.m.) Jr. High (6 p.m. at Kluegs, 449 Seven Hills you may watch our live-feed on Facebook or on Rd. Northville) Mondays: Women’s Bible Study our church website (bconny.org). We presently (10:30 & 6:30 p.m.) Bible Club (2:45-4:00) Man have no nursery provided during our services. Up Bible Study (7:00 p.m. at BCON Corner) Girls Check our website or Facebook page (Northville Bible Study (8 p.m.) Wednesdays: N’ville Food Baptist Church, Northville NY) for updates. Feel Pantry (BCON Corner 10 a.m.) Sr. High (6 p.m. free to call Pastor Larson at 518.863.8001 if you at BCON Corner) Thursdays: Prayer Meeting (6 need prayer or spiritual counsel, or have questions a.m. & 7 p.m.) Saturdays: Men’s Doctrinal Study (6 regarding any of our church ministries. -7:30 a.m. at BCON Corner) March DINNER Chicken ’n’ Biscuit

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