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Penfield, which encompasses the intersection of Routes 153 and 255, in Huston Township, is an older village than one might think.
The driving duo of lumber and coal gave rise to the locale’s economy is the late 19th and early 20th century, but the town was settled or founded by a man named Gould Hoyt in 1839.
Mr. Hoyt was the son so Catherine Hoyt, a Vermont native and a Revolutionary War nurse and veteran who lived from 1758 to 1845.
Her short obituary listed her as a “mother of the revolution.”  She is buried in an unmarked gravesite just north of the intersection.  A historical marker notes the approximate spot.
As is told, Gould Hoyt had neat penmanship and the Penfield was named for his talent.
John DuBois, the 19th century lumber baron, whose namesake is given to DuBois itself, expanded his logging operations and railroads throughout the Bennetts Valley, essentially connecting DuBois to St. Marys.
DuBois was the catalyst whose ever-expanding resource extraction interests made the Penfield area rapidly grow.
Markets needed laborers and immigrants, at this time, served the purpose.  Many single men, and later their families, arrived from poorer regions of southern Italy as well as Eastern and other European regions and spiked the population growth of Penfield and the surrounding communities.
Many of their names and family traditions still thrive in Penfield today. One ingrained tradition was the willingness to work hard to get ahead.
Tanneries, that processed hides into leather, often became a spin-off industry of the lumber business.  Tree bark and an abundant supply of coal were two essential products that kept tanneries in business.
The 1912 photo shows Elk Tannery company houses in Penfield.  They were simple wooden structures, simply built, to provide double-family occupancy.
Large families were often crammed into these units.  Rent was often deducted from worker’s wages.  The abuse of that system, as well as company store policies, was often a source of labor strife at the time.
The photo shows the surrounding hills, sets of railway tracks, dirt streets and a locomotive watering tank.
The company house design resembles that of the somewhat more picturesque New England “salt box” style, but the working families of Penfield, then, saw them basic shelter as they hoped for a better future.

Hee Hee , little stinker. xoxo

I so love her princess beanie.  

No, that was a gift from the NICU nurses.

Bon, did you knit her outfit in the last photo?  Really cool.

Bon, did you knit her outfit in the last photo?  Really cool.

So Cute. Thoughts and prayers for Faith Marie.

So Cute. Thoughts and prayers for Faith Marie.

As told by her mother Brandi...
So many of you have been wondering how Faith is doing. Thank you all for your thoughts prayers and support through this journey. Faith had a rough start since being brought into this world and been through more than most adults. She was born full term via c section due to being breech. Her head was under my ribs and she wouldn’t turn. When she came out she did pretty well Tuesday then on Wednesday she started having episodes of apnea. Her brain wasn’t sending signals to her lungs to breathe. She was put on a cpap then by Thursday she was placed on a ventilator. Friday we were told that she has trisomy 18, Edwards Syndrome which is a rare chromosomal defect. There is no cure, no fix, it just is. These babies have short life spans. They are lucky if they live past the first 6-9days of life. 
By Saturday the ventilator was doing all the breathing for her and Deryk and I had to make a heart breaking decision. That’s not a life living on a vent for the rest of her days. 
But our little girl wasn’t done fighting yet, she was not done living! The vent was discontinued, she opened her eyes and breathed! She was placed on monitors to track her oxygen, heart rate and respiration’s. We waited another week to see how she would do. No more episodes of apnea! We went through a week of education and learning how to care for once she came home. Our hope was restored! She would come home! Our Faith is now 2 weeks old and defying the odds! Our Faith is a true testimony that there is power in prayer! ❤️
I also have to say that the staff at Penn Highlands DuBois NICU and maternity are amazing people! We couldn’t have gotten this far without them! They went above and beyond their call of duty and made whatever accommodations for Faith, us and our family. They have been a God send for us and we are forever grateful to them. 💝

I feel like this................

Bon, StewieKat is not fixed. I didnt think I needed to since she is a House Kat. I may have caused the problem myself by giving her Milk. I dint know but after some looking I guess thats not good for them. Now tonight she  seems good and is playing and such. Her Bums not wet and she is running around like a Kitty does.
I also gave her a can of Tuna (water) with a crushed up Baby asprin in it. Maybe that helped.
Thanks.
 

StewieKat is 7 yrs  . She was born to a wildcat under my shed. I trapped her and brought her in my house and she has been treated like a Queen ever since. Shes a good mouser , but not good for much else.............LOL Oh and by the Way,,,she  seems really good today,,,no wet Bum.
 

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StewieKat is 7 yrs  . She was born to a wildcat under my shed. I trapped her and brought her in my house and she has been treated like a Queen ever since. Shes a good mouser , but not good for much else.............LOL Oh and by the Way,,,she  seems really good today,,,no wet Bum.
 

It could be a urinary tract infection which can be treated with antibiotics or crystal formation that might require a different diet. A vet trip is definitely the way to go.

As I read this Thread I see Chipmunks as a problem. Put out sunflower seeds a bit away from your garden and then .........

As I read this Thread I see Chipmunks as a problem. Put out sunflower seeds a bit away from your garden and then .........

As I read this Thread I see Chipmunks as a problem. Put out sunflower seeds a bit away from your garden and then .........

As I read this Thread I see Chipmunks as a problem. Put out sunflower seeds a bit away from your garden and then .........

As I read this Thread I see Chipmunks as a problem. Put out sunflower seeds a bit away from your garden and then .........

I read this today and thought I would post
 
 
Maybe those are that are having problems could try this and let us know if it works.  13 uses for vinegar in a garden
 
Blooms are brought back to life . . . Vinegar

Dave Morelli owns Dave's Exxon & the used car lot in Penfield. He is a very nice guy!! He has some really nice looking old cars for sale.

Polyphemus Moth ??  I have had several at my house as of late. They hang out on my porch, seems like they cant fly to well. or more Correctly, Cant find direction to well .Sometimes I see them all green in color.Which i think is the Luna Moth. Notice they have arms, almost like a Bat.

Most flying insects such as moths and butterflies live shorter lives than we think because their only purpose is to mate and lay eggs.  They don't even eat but just drink liquids till they die.

Polyphemus Moth ??  I have had several at my house as of late. They hang out on my porch, seems like they cant fly to well. or more Correctly, Cant find direction to well .Sometimes I see them all green in color.Which i think is the Luna Moth. Notice they have arms, almost like a Bat.