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Where is He When We Need Him?

We can only hope for another pragmatic politician like James Lee Wiles.

Mar 7, 20246 min read

Don't just Do Something! Stand there!

Both churches in Rush are now closed.

Feb 17, 20245 min read

The Most Famous Person from Rush

In 1914 a little boy named Robert Kazmayer was growing up in Rush with just his mom, Viola.

Nov 3, 20234 min read

Get to Church on Tuesday Nov 7

It's the first Tuesday in November! You know what that means!

Oct 8, 20235 min read

From Trail to Rail and Back

No nearer approach to what may be called civilization may be found than the Iroquoian Confederacy.

May 8, 20233 min read

Obituary: Eleanor Louise (Mason) De Freze

Eleanor Louise (Mason) De Freze was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Wife and Friend during her incredible 86 years of life

Mar 25, 20231 min read

Good Night Light

There was a time when Rush had no power, but yet they would dance.

Mar 14, 20233 min read

It's In the Can

If you are on the Lehigh Trail in Rush, you might be passing by one of the last remnants of Rush big business.

Feb 5, 20236 min read

Old is a State of Mind

"Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen." -- Mark Twain

Aug 28, 20223 min read

Nostalga

A Postcard from the Past

Grandma and Grandpa got married in July 1929. I found this postcard.

Jul 5, 20222 min read

Dad's Prayer

MAKE ME thoughtful, but not moody; helpful, but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom it seems a pity not to use it all...

Jun 14, 20221 min read

Live in Rush

Rush hosted the Monroe County Fair in September of 1940. This pamphlet which was handed out at the fair.

Apr 16, 202210 min read

Solar

The Empire Strikes Back

Now the Empire is back. Not with trash like before. This time it's dumping solar panels.

Mar 21, 202214 min read

Farming for Energy

What's a farmer to do with an unproductive field? How about grow some energy instead.

Mar 9, 20229 min read

The Taxicab Economy

If the owner gets half the book, how many cabs does he want on the road?

Feb 27, 202211 min read

Power to the People

Didn't have time to read the book? Here's a shortcut to what's going on in Government.

Jan 29, 20226 min read

Just Give me the Warm Power of the Sun

"No Nukes" was a rally cry of our generation. What happened that made us become our parents?

Jan 24, 20222 min read

Farming

So you have this crib of corn...

You chopped it down and stored it last fall. Now you need the grain. What to you do?

Jan 19, 20223 min read

Too Busy To Care

I came across this article in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle about Rush from 1979. Back then, when everyone got the Sunday paper...

Jan 10, 20223 min read

You Can't Have It All

Lots of people in Rush, NY live in dreamland (at least those who speak up in meetings). I don't mean this in a bad way to disparage anyone.

Nov 14, 20216 min read

Nostalga

I miss my pet tractor

Call me a sniveling dope or an idiot or whatever you want, but I really miss my pet tractor. I'm so jealous of anyone who still has a...

Nov 8, 20215 min read

History Is Forgotten

Generations consist of a 20 year cycle. Every 4 generations the memory and experiences of the people "resets" as history is forgotten.

Nov 3, 20211 min read

And The Winner Is....

The Rush voters have spoken, and here's the results: You can see all the results here. The certified results won't be in for awhile, but...

Nov 1, 20214 min read