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By JoAnn R. Walter —<\/span><\/p>\n

Dora Brind, of Richford, N.Y., celebrated her 90th birthday on Jan. 4. An anonymous individual had placed a request in The Owego Pennysaver\u2019s Readers Column asking readers to send birthday cards to Dora, and, in turn, Dora was astounded to receive a total of 66 cards.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of the cards flowed in from Tioga County, but Dora expressed a special fondness for 12 cards that were sent to her from the Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.<\/span><\/p>\n

She appreciates the kind gesture and mentioned she doesn\u2019t believe she knows anyone there, and further noted, \u201cThe Vestal residents signed their first names, and all of those cards were handmade and lovely.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pictured is Dora Brind of Richford, N.Y., who celebrated her 90th birthday on Jan. 4. She received 66 cards after an anonymous individual placed a request in The Owego Pennysaver\u2019s Readers\u2019 Column. Photo provided.<\/p><\/div>\n

Born in neighboring Caroline, N.Y., in Tompkins County, Dora married and moved to Richford. Dora is thankful to still live in the same home that her husband Ed built in 1962. He passed away in 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n

For her special birthday, 19 family members gathered together for a meal and to reminisce, with one granddaughter surprising her from North Carolina. Dora is extremely proud of her family, which consists of her children, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dora\u2019s message and words of wisdom are summarized by, \u201cKeep going!  <\/span>Don\u2019t stop!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite facing some health concerns along the way, Dora keeps going.<\/span><\/p>\n

She bowls in a senior league on Wednesdays and is quite active with the Richford Congregational Church. It\u2019s at the church that you will find her cleaning weekly or helping with the monthly soup and salad meals, along with other activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

One specific activity she mentioned is greeting and checking in people during Food Giveaways at the church.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dora exclaimed, \u201cWhether it\u2019s rain, sleet, hail, or snow, I\u2019m there!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

However, she mentioned she might reconsider if the outside temperature is bitterly cold.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s obvious that Dora loves her community and she enjoys giving back.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dora chuckled a bit when she recalled one individual who asked her something to the effect of, \u201cWhy do you continue to clean the church at age 90?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Dora\u2019s reply, she said, was simply, \u201cWell, the Good Lord needs a clean house, too.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, she mentioned that the activity helps her stay active. She also anticipates the weekly delivery of The Owego Pennysaver at the church.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dora concluded, \u201cThank you for all of the birthday cards. I enjoy life, and I have lots of friends, and I couldn\u2019t live without the Good Lord.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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