Closeted friends funerals and comfort in farewell
A reader asks if attending the funeral of a closeted acquaintance is appropriate when not knowing the family. Advice says attend if you wish, and prepare a simple explanation if asked how you knew the deceased. The column also notes that not all attendees are intimate relations and steadies judgment with discretion.
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Grilling a Burger on a Cast Iron Sizzle Platter
A home cook details a method to grill burgers on a flat cast iron platter to achieve a rich brown crust. The technique preserves grill flavor while delivering a griddle like crust and a juicy interior using sirloin and chuck blend, American cheese, and simple toppings.
Officer frees deer stuck in light globe in Centereach
A Center each New York officer freed a wild deer whose head was trapped inside a lighting globe in woods near Centereach. NYS Department of Environmental Conservation says an officer spotted the animal Tuesday, likely since Monday night. After two attempts the globe finally came free when the officer covered the globe with his coat and the deer pulled away.
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Centereach
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Church News Highlights Mother's Day Gifts and Bible Series
All women will be honored with a gift at Airline Church of Christ in Albany this Sunday for Mother's Day with pastries and coffee during fellowship. Beginning May 15, Minister Willard Love starts a five week series Finding Your Way Back to God. Athens Church of Christ offers Stay Positive series led by Bruce Stoker this Sunday, plus Junior Church and a monthly service at The Lindley Inn in The Plains at 2 p.m. Athens Seventh-day Adventist Church will host Filipo Lubau for Saturday worship at 11:30 a.m.
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Willard Love
Athens Church
Athens
Mother Daughter Sisters Banquet at Glouster Church
Glouster Church of Christ hosts a Mother Daughter Sisters in Christ Banquet on Friday May 6 with a 6 PM potluck and a 7 PM program by Betty Gray. The event is open to the public and readers may submit faith and worship notices by Wednesday 1 PM via fax email or mail.
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Betty Gray
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Athensmessenger
Kathy Kerr
Athens Messenger
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Athens
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