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chronicle- express.com | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020 | 3B Wreaths laid at veterans ’ graves in Bath National Cemetery Staff reports Chronicle Express The 2020 Wreaths Across America ceremony was privately held on Friday, Dec 18, in Bath National Cemetery. After the ceremony script was read by veteran Denis Oliver, seven wreaths were placed at the foot of the monument by veterans representing each branch of the armed forces in honor of the thousands of vet erans buried at the cemetery. The ceremony included the presence of Bruce Tucker, Director for the VA Fin ger Lakes Healthcare System, who over sees the operation of health care deliv ery to more than 33,000 regional veter ans. The placing of wreaths by the public was canceled this year mainly due to the continuing rise in Covid-19 cases and the strict guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, state, county, National Cemetery Administration, and public health. Safety was the primary concern. Un doubtedly, veterans buried at the ceme tery, who served and sacrificed for our great country for our freedom and safe ty, would want us to stay “ safe ” by not risk the spread of Covid-19. The 2,700-plus wreaths sponsored this year will move to next year ’ s event on Dec. 18, 2021. Running now through Friday, Jan 15, 2021, all wreaths sponsored through a registered WAA Sponsorship Group at www.wreathsacrossamericabathny.org will be matched by WAA Headquarters for placement next December. This will allow a huge head start for helping to make next year ’ s event much larger in scope. Additional details on this pro gram will be posted on the Bath WAA Facebook page: at www.facebook.com/ WAABathNYNationalCemetery. This year ’ s theme was “ Be An Amer ican Worth Fighting For. ” Seven wreaths were placed at the foot of the monument at Bath National Cemetery by veterans representing each branch of the armed forces in honor of the thousands of veterans buried at the cemetery. PHOTO PROVIDED/THE CHRONICLE-EXPRESS UPCOMING Dec. 30 Red Cross blood drive Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Yates Community Center Another Red Cross blood drive will be held 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30 at Yates Community Center, 463 N. Main St., Penn Yan Donors must wear a mask or face covering, and staff and volunteers are masked and gloved. Appointments are encouraged, and walk-in donors will be accommo dated where time slots are available. Make an appointment by calling 1-(800) 733-2767 or go to RedCrossBlood.org . Download the free Red Cross Donor App which provides you with an updated donor ID card. Save up to 15 minutes at the drive by completing a Rapid Pass which includes pre-donation reading and the health questionnaire online on the day of donation. Use the Red Cross Donor App or go to RedCrossBlood.org/Rapid Pass. Your donation can help up to three people. Jan. 7 Exploring America ’ s Founding Documents Thursday, Jan. 7, 5:30 pm on Zoom Get to the bedrock of our national identity with this ongoing exploration of our founding documents, hosted by Penn Yan Public Library. We will reflect on each session ’ s selections by carefully handwriting them for ourselves, learning a little more about their drafting or history, and discussing the ways they have impacted or impeded our collective progress. Bring your own writing implements and we ’ ll provide the rest. This program is inspired by artist Morgan O ’ Hara ’ s Handwriting the Constitution project. Link: Wayne County Action 1ST Program, Inc. Foster Grandparent Program DO YOU NEED SOME EXTRA $$? BECOME A VOLUNTEER! Volunteers needed in Seneca, Ontario, Wayne and Yates Counties • Volunteers are compensated for their time and travel costs. • Provide individual attention and unhurried help to children who have special needs. • Sites include Schools, Daycares, and Head Start centers. 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Let ’ s come together to discuss how these two major issues intersect, and to build knowledge around the ways that health inequity has always been a part of our country ’ s story. Bring a cup of your favorite beverage and join us on Zoom here: http://bit.ly/2WC7hde . Hosted by Penn Yan Public Library. Virtual Game Night: Name in the Bag Saturday, Jan. 9, 8 p.m. on Zoom Penn Yan Public Library invites you to let loose at a bimonthly virtual game night! This month, let ’ s play Name in the Bag, a digital twist on the popular identi ty-guessing game, Heads Up. Link: http://bit.ly/PYPL- game . Ongoing Covid-19 Journaling NEW LOCATION 3700 St. Rt. 14, Himrod, NY 14842 607-243-9859 • Fax: 607-243-9860 TAKE ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS OFF OF OUR ALREADY LOW PRICES! f Yellow tags are now an g EXTRA 60% off ~p ^ Orange tags are now an 1 j EXTRA 40% off J Green tags are now ^JEXTRA Our bargain prices just got lower! Lots of cleaning supplies, disinfectants, and sanitizing supplies in stock! 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