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Hank Moffitt receives award
Hank Moffitt received an award from the National American Legion for having 60 years as an active member of...
Does Living Alone Feel Empty?
New 1-Day Workshop Benefits Divorced and Widowed Women Gwenn Voelckers, of Mendon, is offering a new one-day “Live Alone...
Does Living Alone Feel Empty?
New 1-Day Workshop Benefits Divorced and Widowed Women Gwenn Voelckers, of Mendon, is offering a new one-day “Live Alone...
Community Members Fete Former Scottsville Mayor Paul Gee
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Having grown up the son of politically minded and active parents, it isn’t surprising that Paul Gee found his way into town politics. Earlier this year the man who once tagged along to events and even helped campaign as a child, wrapped up two terms as...
Robert Brown places first in contest
Robert Brown of Honeoye Falls placed first in the 10-13 age group at the 4th annual children’s photo contest organized by Life in the Finger Lakes magazine. His photograph “Flying above the Finger Lakes” (above) depicts his interest in photography and travel and was taken from the airplane flight...
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HF-L Manor School participating in bike day
In an effort to promote health and wellness, the Honeoye Falls-Lima Manor School is participating in National Bike to...
Cougar Creations Art Exhibition Coming Soon!
So much talent, and a limited time to view! Please come visit the Cougar Creations Art Exhibition Monday, May...
Carosa Commentary
Ode to a Fallen Tree
Times change. Places change. Organizations change. That doesn’t make it right or wrong, but it does offer an opportunity to reflect. And reflection, every now and then, does a soul good. How does one (hopefully) good soul reflect on an event that almost went unnoticed? Read this week’s Carosa...
The Problem with Ambition: Sometimes You Don’t Need It to Succeed
Without ambition, many linger in that idle state of “treading water.” They condemn themselves to a life of always wishing, never accomplishing. But not everyone. Some, without any ambition at all, seemed destined to forever reap the fortunate benefits of succeeding simply by showing up, to paraphrase Woody Allen....
Do These 5 Easy Steps When Writing a Press Release and Good Reporters Will Respond Every Time
Do you remember the first time you saw your name in the newspaper? Wouldn’t you like to see your child or grandchild enjoy the same experience? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “Do These 5 Easy Steps When Writing a Press Release and Good Reporters Will Respond Every Time” to...
5 Tactics of a Winning Little League Coach
The calendar (if not the weather) says it’s spring and time for opening day for Little League baseball across this great land of ours. Do you know the biggest reason why most coaches fail to produce winning records? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “5 Tactics of a Winning Little...
Sinclair Bashing: Talking Points Attacking the First Amendment or Merely Competitive Mudslinging?
In any given news cycle, there are only so many stories to write and only so many headlines that make sense for those stories. Still, there are a million and one ways to write about those stories. Lately, though, it seems we’re seeing the same key phrases showing up...
Say “Yes!” to Life
Sometimes age allows you to see things you wonder why you missed in the first place. And sometimes you need someone older to state the obvious. And by “older” it doesn’t matter your current age. They just need to be older than you. So what pearl of wisdom did...
The Difference Between a Reporter and a Columnist
Journalism is more art than science. Within journalism, though, reporters lean toward science and columnists lean towards art. Want the specifics and what they mean as you’re reading work by either one? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “The Difference Between a Reporter and a Columnist.”
3 Reasons Why Amtrak Should Not Rename Rochester’s Train Station after Louise Slaughter
In general, it’s a bad idea to elect players to the hall of fame immediately after they retire. It’s better to wait a few years to see how history interprets their accomplishments. The years allow for a more sober – and objective – reflection on the individuals. Why, then,...
How Has Your Life Changed in the Past 30 Years?
Stop what you’re doing for a moment and consider how the river of time has changed the banks around you. Do you remember what life was like in 1989? Can you recall thinking about what your future would look like? What feelings percolate up as you reflect on that...
This is What’s Preventing You from Saying that “Something Important” You Want to Let the Whole World Know
What if there was a way to consistently get your thoughts, ideas, and solutions proclaimed to the public of your choosing at little to no cost? Would you be interested in discovering how to do this? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “This is What’s Preventing You from Saying that...
Robert Brown places first in contest
Robert Brown of Honeoye Falls placed first in the 10-13 age group at the 4th annual children’s photo contest organized by Life in the Finger Lakes magazine. His photograph “Flying above the Finger Lakes” (above) depicts his interest in photography and travel and was taken from the airplane flight...
New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Stephen Tschiderer recognized for 2017 Hurricane response
Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General of New York, announces the recent award recognitions for members of the New York Army National Guard who participated in the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support missions following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in 2017. Staff...
Benincasa needs volunteers
It is finally spring and Benincasa is preparing for its 23rd year of providing comfort care to the area’s terminally ill loved ones. Although it depends on donations, grants and its annual fundraisers to keep the house operating, it also cannot care for the residents without the support of...
HF-L High threat case hits pause
Consequences for those involved unfolding BY DONNA MACKENZIE Although it was reported in some media that the case of a school shooting threat at Honeoye Falls-Lima High School was closed, that is not entirely true. Captain Paul DeLella, the Monroe County Zone B commander, stated this past Monday that...
Winds fell trees in area
Last Friday, strong winds caused this tree on Clover Street, just north of Stony Lonesome Road, to crash to the earth. The tree blocked the roadway until Honeoye Falls Fire Department members and town of Mendon employees were able to cut it up and move the pieces to the...
Does Living Alone Feel Empty?
New 1-Day Workshop Benefits Divorced and Widowed Women Gwenn Voelckers, of Mendon, is offering a new one-day “Live Alone and Thrive” empowerment workshop for divorced and widowed women from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 19. The workshop will be held at House Content Bed & Breakfast...
HF-L Manor School participating in bike day
In an effort to promote health and wellness, the Honeoye Falls-Lima Manor School is participating in National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 9. Parents and their kids will meet in the parking lot of Flaherty’s Restaurant, located at 60 West Main Street at 8 a.m.
Cougar Creations Art Exhibition Coming Soon!
So much talent, and a limited time to view! Please come visit the Cougar Creations Art Exhibition Monday, May 14 through Wednesday, May 16 at the Honeoye Falls-Lima High School ‘A” gym. Artwork created by HF-L Kindergarten through 12th grade students will be showcased at Cougar Creations on Monday,...
No Arrest Yet
Investigation of gun violence threat at HF-L High ongoing Although rumors are circulating on social media that a suspect is in custody following a threat of a shooting last Friday at Honeoye Falls-Lima High School, that rumor is false according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. “We are aware...
Mary Therese Friel shown in snippet of Tom Cruise movie
BY DEB AND TIM SMITH Mendon Gal Wears Crown in Latest Tom Cruise Movie Well, sort of . . . Please allow us to explain. Tom Cruise’s latest theatrical release was the film American Made which came out in September of 2017. The film, which was set in 1979,...
Robert Brown places first in contest
Robert Brown of Honeoye Falls placed first in the 10-13 age group at the 4th annual children’s photo contest organized by Life in the Finger Lakes magazine. His photograph “Flying above the Finger Lakes” (above) depicts his interest in photography and travel and was taken from the airplane flight...
HF-L High threat case hits pause
Consequences for those involved unfolding BY DONNA MACKENZIE Although it was reported in some media that the case of a school shooting threat at Honeoye Falls-Lima High School was closed, that is not entirely true. Captain Paul DeLella, the Monroe County Zone B commander, stated this past Monday that...
HF-L Manor School participating in bike day
In an effort to promote health and wellness, the Honeoye Falls-Lima Manor School is participating in National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 9. Parents and their kids will meet in the parking lot of Flaherty’s Restaurant, located at 60 West Main Street at 8 a.m.
Cougar Creations Art Exhibition Coming Soon!
So much talent, and a limited time to view! Please come visit the Cougar Creations Art Exhibition Monday, May 14 through Wednesday, May 16 at the Honeoye Falls-Lima High School ‘A” gym. Artwork created by HF-L Kindergarten through 12th grade students will be showcased at Cougar Creations on Monday,...
No Arrest Yet
Investigation of gun violence threat at HF-L High ongoing Although rumors are circulating on social media that a suspect is in custody following a threat of a shooting last Friday at Honeoye Falls-Lima High School, that rumor is false according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. “We are aware...
Thirteenth Annual Mendon Foundation Bird Walks Begin
Bird lovers, families, and hikers come and join us for bird walks along the Lehigh Valley Trail, Taylor Marsh in Honeoye, Oak Openings in Rush, Canadice Lake and Odonata Sanctuary. Geoff Gretton and Connie Kellogg, long time bird enthusiasts, will lead the walks. Identify and observe a variety of birds...
HF-L Girl Scout Troop learns about business
HF-L Girl Scout 5th grade Junior Troop 60362 of Manor School journeyed to Carol and Ken Tomaszewski’s cafe, The KuGeR, on East Street in Honeoye Falls to learn about Business Ownership. As a beautiful soprano voice lesson serenaded the group from a nearby room in Fallsview Academy, Ken and...
Four Community Office Managers from Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Receive Promotions
Canandaigua National Bank & Trust (CNB) is pleased to announce the following promotions: Steven Benz, Rick Pratt, Louis Nau, and Samantha Johnson to Vice President, Community Office Manager. Steven Benz has over 15 years of experience in the banking industry, five of which are with Canandaigua National Bank &...
HFCCB to present Spring Scholarship Concert
The Honeoye Falls Community Concert Band offers something for everyone at their annual Spring Scholarship Concert on Saturday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the Honeoye Fall-Lima District Auditorium. Music selections include Alfred Reed’s “The Music-Makers”, John William’s “Lincoln”, “Gilbert & Sullivan: Symphonic Suite” and Samuel Hazo’s “Arabesque”. Admission...
Ken Alexander ~ A Tribute
BY DEB AND TIM SMITH As the sun slowly set in the serene Scottsville sky that one late spring afternoon in 1973, Lou Alexander III stood eerily alone in the second base area of the Wheatland-Chili baseball diamond. In this surreal moment, as he peered in toward home plate,...
HF-L High threat case hits pause
Consequences for those involved unfolding BY DONNA MACKENZIE Although it was reported in some media that the case of a school shooting threat at Honeoye Falls-Lima High School was closed, that is not entirely true. Captain Paul DeLella, the Monroe County Zone B commander, stated this past Monday that...
Cougar Creations Art Exhibition Coming Soon!
So much talent, and a limited time to view! Please come visit the Cougar Creations Art Exhibition Monday, May 14 through Wednesday, May 16 at the Honeoye Falls-Lima High School ‘A” gym. Artwork created by HF-L Kindergarten through 12th grade students will be showcased at Cougar Creations on Monday,...
No Arrest Yet
Investigation of gun violence threat at HF-L High ongoing Although rumors are circulating on social media that a suspect is in custody following a threat of a shooting last Friday at Honeoye Falls-Lima High School, that rumor is false according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. “We are aware...
Lima to celebrate Arbor Day
A Volunteer Tree Planting Day in celebration of Arbor Day will take place at Mark Tubbs Park in Lima on Saturday, April 14 at 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed to assist with planting 50 native tree seedlings along natural area walking trails. This is a family event. Children can...
Lima Awarded Arbor Day Grant
On Saturday, April 14 at 11 AM, Lima officials and volunteers will meet up with shovels and watering cans at Mark Tubbs Park to plant fifty native tree seedlings along the walking trails in the natural area of the park. The seedlings will be 1’ to 2’ tall and...
HF-L and R-H Robotics Team, CougarTech 2228, Wins Imagery Award
BY WILLIAM VOLKMAN-LIEN The Finger Lakes Regional, one of several FIRST Robotics competitions, took place at the Rochester Institute of Technology on Friday and Saturday March 16th and 17th. The Regional is a worldwide and community effort made up of volunteers and many local sponsors. The competition is free...
Village of Lima Sewer Plant to be Upgraded
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation mandates that the Village of Lima waste water treatment plant be upgraded to disinfect the effluent water that empties back into Spring Creek as well as reduce the particles of phosphor. These two new requirements will cost approximately three to four million...
Holy Week services at area churches
Avon Wesleyan Church: Good Friday 24 Hour Prayer Station Vigil, Easter Sonrise service 7 a.m. at 4 Corners Campus, 4277 Caledonia-Avon Road, worship services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the church, 300 Genesee Street, Avon. Christ Episcopal Church in the Village of Pittsford: Maundy Thursday 7 p.m.,...
Lima Kindergarten classes donate mittens
Reading a book led to a community service project for two of the kindergarten classes at Lima Primary School around the holidays. The kindergarteners in Ms. Buschang’s class and Mrs. McQuillan’s class read the book The Mitten Tree by Candace Christiansen. The book tells the story of a little...
Stand By club at HF-L aims to end bullying; promote acceptance
BY SARAH SHOUSE When I look around all I see is hate. Hate in our community, online, in schools and in our country. I begin to wonder when we accepted this as our normal. Last year, Honeoye Falls-Lima High School helped me speak out by aiding me in creating...
Community Members Fete Former Scottsville Mayor Paul Gee
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Having grown up the son of politically minded and active parents, it isn’t surprising that Paul Gee found his way into town politics. Earlier this year the man who once tagged along to events and even helped campaign as a child, wrapped up two terms as...
Scottsville Historical Home Spotlight: The Galusha Homestead
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Earlier this year a new spotlight feature on select antique homes of Scottsville was introduced. The inaugural article focused on the Italianate style structure sitting at the corner of Browns and Beckwith Avenues. The “DDS Brown” home is one of the most easily identified houses in...
Girl Scouts plant tree to recognize Arbor Day
Local Girl Scouts help Michael Souers, vice chair of the Scottsville Forestry Board, plant a new dawn redwood tree at Johnson Park. A total of six redwoods were planted Saturday in honor of Arbor Day; the bare root species was selected due to its ability to grow quickly and...
Scottsville Runner Finishes the Boston Marathon
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Evan Dumrese and his fellow marathoners may have run hundreds of miles to train for the legendary Boston course, but all of that work didn’t prepare many for the weather-related obstacles they would face on race day. Dumrese finished the 26.2 mile course in 3 hours,...
The Wheatland Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Women During Small Business Week
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY This year National Small Business Week is being observed from April 29 – May 5. To kick-off this important week, the Wheatland Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special networking event to showcase the women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses in our area. The event will be...
Wheatland-Chili Introduces TIES to Improve Inclusion for All Students
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Sarah Salamone’s daughter Brinley might only be three years-old but has already made it clear that she’s interested in socializing – without her mom. Her growing desire for independence is certainly age appropriate for the pre-schooler; the fact that she has Down syndrome doesn’t change this....
Wheatland Historical Association to host Cynthia Howk
The Wheatland Historical Association is pleased to present Cynthia Howk, Architectural Research Coordinator for the Landmark Society of Western New York in a fascinating look at the rich history of the community through its buildings, structures, objects, and sites that are fifty or more years old in a presentation...
Project Lead the Way Showcase at Wheatland-Chili T. J. Connor
T. J. Connor elementary students and staff in the Wheatland-Chili District hosted a showcase to share with families what students are accomplishing with the hands-on, problem-based learning approach of the pre-engineering program Project Lead the Way (PLTW). The purpose of PTLW is to engage students in critical and creative...
Scottsville Elects New Mayor
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY The 2018 village election season wrapped up Tuesday night in Scottsville with residents choosing retired schoolteacher Eileen Hansen as their new mayor. Hansen won the spot with 358 votes while her competitor Patrick Colville received 66 votes. The election additionally included two village trustee races. Board...
Holy Week services at area churches
Avon Wesleyan Church: Good Friday 24 Hour Prayer Station Vigil, Easter Sonrise service 7 a.m. at 4 Corners Campus, 4277 Caledonia-Avon Road, worship services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the church, 300 Genesee Street, Avon. Christ Episcopal Church in the Village of Pittsford: Maundy Thursday 7 p.m.,...