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104-Year-Old Celebrates Birthday with a Tour of New York Jail

Loretta Chamberlain fulfilled a lifelong wish to visit a jail, marking her 104th birthday with coffee, cake, and a unique experience behind bars.

  • Loretta Chamberlain, a resident of Avon Nursing Home in Geneseo, New York, celebrated her 104th birthday with a visit to Livingston County Jail.
  • Her birthday wish was to see the inside of a jail, as she had never been in one before, and the sheriff's office made her request a reality.
  • Loretta's visit included a tour of the facility, a mug shot, fingerprinting, meeting a K-9 unit, and enjoying coffee and cake with deputies.
  • She described the experience as 'wonderful' and said it made up for all her past birthdays, reflecting on her long and eventful life.
  • Loretta credited her longevity to the advice, 'Mind your business!' and expressed gratitude for the special celebration.
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