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Ambulance Emergency
This is not the end of an ambulance based in Rush, but it is potentially the end of the ambulance being crewed and managed solely by Rush volunteers.
Jun 2911 min read
Where is He When We Need Him?
We can only hope for another pragmatic politician like James Lee Wiles.
Jan 275 min read
Don't just Do Something! Stand there!
Both churches in Rush are now closed.
Mar 7, 20246 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.
Feb 17, 20245 min read
Get to Church on Tuesday Nov 7
It's the first Tuesday in November! You know what that means!
Nov 3, 20234 min read
From Trail to Rail and Back
No nearer approach to what may be called civilization may be found than the Iroquoian Confederacy.
Oct 8, 20235 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
May 8, 20233 min read
Good Night Light
There was a time when Rush had no power, but yet they would dance.
Mar 25, 20231 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.
Mar 14, 20233 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
Feb 5, 20236 min read
A Postcard from the Past
Grandma and Grandpa got married in July 1929. I found this postcard.
Aug 28, 20223 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...
Jul 5, 20222 min read
Live in Rush
Rush hosted the Monroe County Fair in September of 1940. This pamphlet which was handed out at the fair.
Jun 14, 20221 min read
The Empire Strikes Back
Now the Empire is back. Not with trash like before. This time it's dumping solar panels.
Apr 16, 202210 min read
Farming for Energy
What's a farmer to do with an unproductive field? How about grow some energy instead.
Mar 21, 202214 min read
The Taxicab Economy
If the owner gets half the book, how many cabs does he want on the road?
Mar 9, 20229 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.
Feb 27, 202211 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 29, 20226 min read
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 24, 20222 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 19, 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.
Jan 10, 20223 min read
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 14, 20216 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 8, 20215 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 3, 20211 min read
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