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Skyler Smith’s Tour of Mendon: Mendon Child Care Center
BY SKYLER, DEB & TIM SMITH Hello, my name is Skyler Smith and Mendon is a very important place...
Skyler Smith’s Tour of Mendon: Mendon Child Care Center
BY SKYLER, DEB & TIM SMITH Hello, my name is Skyler Smith and Mendon is a very important place...
Skyler Smith’s Tour of Mendon: Mendon Child Care Center
BY SKYLER, DEB & TIM SMITH Hello, my name is Skyler Smith and Mendon is a very important place...
Skyler Smith’s Tour of Mendon: Mendon Child Care Center
BY SKYLER, DEB & TIM SMITH Hello, my name is Skyler Smith and Mendon is a very important place...
Skyler Smith’s Tour of Mendon: Mendon Child Care Center
BY SKYLER, DEB & TIM SMITH Hello, my name is Skyler Smith and Mendon is a very important place to me. After being born, I came home from the hospital to Mendon. It was in Mendon where I first learned to ride my bike and rode the bus to...
Mendon Foundation Black Diamond Race draws large number of runners and spectators
The Mendon Foundation’s annual Black Diamond Express Races were run on the Lehigh Valley Trail between Mendon and Rush on Sunday August 27th. This year’s races were a popular choice for area runners, with 166 finishers for the Half Marathon, and 55 finishers for the 5K. Pre-race ceremonies included...
Skyler Smith’s Tour of Mendon: Mendon Child Care Center
BY SKYLER, DEB & TIM SMITH Hello, my name is Skyler Smith and Mendon is a very important place to me. After being born, I came home from the hospital to Mendon. It was in Mendon where I first learned to ride my bike and rode the bus to...
Mendon Foundation Black Diamond Race draws large number of runners and spectators
The Mendon Foundation’s annual Black Diamond Express Races were run on the Lehigh Valley Trail between Mendon and Rush on Sunday August 27th. This year’s races were a popular choice for area runners, with 166 finishers for the Half Marathon, and 55 finishers for the 5K. Pre-race ceremonies included...
HFL Football Preview 2017
The Honeoye Falls-Lima Varsity Football team has been busy preparing for the season, utilizing its annual football camp and...
HF-L high school choirs earn top ratings at Virginia Beach festival
There wasn’t just competition at the Virginia Beach Festival but also some fun in the sun for the members...
Skyler Smith’s Tour of Mendon: Mendon Child Care Center
BY SKYLER, DEB & TIM SMITH Hello, my name is Skyler Smith and Mendon is a very important place...
Groucho Speaks! A Book Review on The Groucho Letters
Everything old is new again. Comedy used to be about bringing things right up to the edge of truth, but holding back just enough so it’s funny and not scolding. This includes scolding – in a funny way – which Groucho Marx was expert at. Today, like Mel Brooks,...
Back in the Saddle Again!
We all have secret and not-so-secret venues where we get our best thinking done. These may be particular places or they could be routine tasks. They comfort us and relax our minds. In doing do, they reinvigorate our minds to explore mental paths that have long collected cobwebs. That’s...
The True Legacy of Ben Franklin’s Last Will and Testament
Have you ever noticed how twins, separated at birth, can grow into two wholly dissimilar people, even if they are identical twins? In theory, the genetics suggest, since they started with the same traits, those traits should evolve in the same way. Outside factors, however, have a way of...
Ben Franklin Trusts – Did They Work?
Have you ever noticed how twins, separated at birth, can grow into two wholly dissimilar people, even if they are identical twins? In theory, the genetics suggest, since they started with the same traits, those traits should evolve in the same way. Outside factors, however, have a way of...
A Piece of Ben Franklin’s Wisdom You May Not Know
They say, “Time heals all wounds.” That may be true, but time does something much more fascinating – it creates something very large from something very little. It’s called “compound interest,” and Ben Franklin knew all about it. He just wasn’t sure everyone else did. So, ever the scientist...
Solar Eclipse, 1970 – A True Story
Did you ever have to be in two places at the same time? “Can’t be done,” you might say, “Violates the laws of physics.” Well, it turns out we live in a universe that contains four – not only three – dimensions. You don’t have to be a holistic...
The Virtues (and Vices) of Deadlines
The clock ticks slowly and forever when we’re eager to move on, but rushes madly when we’re on deadline. We often curse these sometimes arbitrary time limits. In the heat of the moment, little do we realize they offer a fabulous motive to spur us to greater achievements. Among...
The Man Who Refused to be a Victim
It seems like most young people, whenever things go bad, look for someone else to blame. It’s human nature. It’s normal. Thankfully, we eventually grow out of this. We learn only we can change our situation, even when that situation really is someone else’s fault. After all, there’s a...
A Lament for All the Nobody’s Out There
There’s a natural tendency among many of us to think less of ourselves than we should. In a way, the makes us better people. In a different way, it sometimes presents an obstacle towards sharing ideas that have the potential to significantly improve the lives of other people. We...
Evidence of Mankind’s Self-Deception
Literature examines the inner soul of the characters portrayed. Sometimes those characters represent noting more than roles within the novel itself. At other times, authors create characters as metaphors to offer a greater lesson, often a lesson that the norms of the day prefer not to consider (today we’d...
Skyler Smith’s Tour of Mendon: Mendon Child Care Center
BY SKYLER, DEB & TIM SMITH Hello, my name is Skyler Smith and Mendon is a very important place to me. After being born, I came home from the hospital to Mendon. It was in Mendon where I first learned to ride my bike and rode the bus to...
Mendon Foundation Black Diamond Race draws large number of runners and spectators
The Mendon Foundation’s annual Black Diamond Express Races were run on the Lehigh Valley Trail between Mendon and Rush on Sunday August 27th. This year’s races were a popular choice for area runners, with 166 finishers for the Half Marathon, and 55 finishers for the 5K. Pre-race ceremonies included...
HF-L students can now walk safely on Quaker Meeting House Road
For nearly twenty-five years, concerns regarding students walking along Quaker Meeting House Road, towards Honeoye Falls-Lima Middle School have been voiced. The property runs along a Town of Mendon road, just outside the limits of the village. The town had looked for numerous solutions and this year the Mendon...
Mendon Library celebrated Summer Reading program
The Summer Reading program at Mendon Public Library was a big success. Children participated in early literacy events that tied together storytelling and building/creativity; learned about our environment, our history, and our world; and sang and danced, a lot! Teens read, volunteered, and spent time learning about a wide...
Antique fire trucks kick off Fall Foliage Trolley Rides September 17
The New York Museum of Transportation invites visitors on Sunday, September 17, for a gathering of antique fire trucks as well as a unique trolley ride experience, all in celebration of the beautiful autumn season in upstate New York. Fall Foliage Trolley Rides continue every Sunday through November 5...
The Kade Project to honor local first responders with September 11th fundraiser
The Kade Project will host a fundraiser at UNO Pizzeria & Grill in Victor, NY on Monday, September 11th to raise money and honor the commitment of our local first responders. UNO Pizzeria & Grill will be donating up to 20% of proceeds brought in by supporters. Anyone wishing...
Summer Concert provides enjoyment at Pinehurst
Pinehurst – part of Episcopal SeniorLife Communities – hosted the legendary 78 RPM Big Band on Monday, July 24. Although the weather was questionable, the rain held off, allowing residents and guests to enjoy a wonderful evening. Toes were tapping, and hands were clapping, as many residents and guests...
HF-M Historical Society September meeting focus is on DeWitt Clinton
The September 7th meeting of the Honeoye Falls – Mendon Historical Society will feature Donovan Shilling. His topic will be “Conversations With DeWitt Clinton”. Shilling regularly portrays DeWitt Clinton and creates fascinating miniature scenes of the Rochester area. He is an author of a number of books in the...
Troop 10 paddlers complete journey
Riding on the wings of 3,386,245 mosquitos and four eagles, the Troop 10 paddlers completed a 68 mile journey from Cayuga Lake to Lake Ontario. In celebration of the Erie Canal’s bicentennial, this year’s adventure began in Cayuga Lake on August 10, 2017 and utilized the Erie Canal system,...
Sidewalk artists chalk timeless messages in Honeoye Falls
Last week, an artist or artists wrote messages on the sidewalks in the four corners of Honeoye Falls. The messages above and below were in front of Harry Allen Park. Photos by Donna MacKenzie
HF-L students can now walk safely on Quaker Meeting House Road
For nearly twenty-five years, concerns regarding students walking along Quaker Meeting House Road, towards Honeoye Falls-Lima Middle School have been voiced. The property runs along a Town of Mendon road, just outside the limits of the village. The town had looked for numerous solutions and this year the Mendon...
Antique fire trucks kick off Fall Foliage Trolley Rides September 17
The New York Museum of Transportation invites visitors on Sunday, September 17, for a gathering of antique fire trucks as well as a unique trolley ride experience, all in celebration of the beautiful autumn season in upstate New York. Fall Foliage Trolley Rides continue every Sunday through November 5...
The Kade Project to honor local first responders with September 11th fundraiser
The Kade Project will host a fundraiser at UNO Pizzeria & Grill in Victor, NY on Monday, September 11th to raise money and honor the commitment of our local first responders. UNO Pizzeria & Grill will be donating up to 20% of proceeds brought in by supporters. Anyone wishing...
Summer Concert provides enjoyment at Pinehurst
Pinehurst – part of Episcopal SeniorLife Communities – hosted the legendary 78 RPM Big Band on Monday, July 24. Although the weather was questionable, the rain held off, allowing residents and guests to enjoy a wonderful evening. Toes were tapping, and hands were clapping, as many residents and guests...
HF-M Historical Society September meeting focus is on DeWitt Clinton
The September 7th meeting of the Honeoye Falls – Mendon Historical Society will feature Donovan Shilling. His topic will be “Conversations With DeWitt Clinton”. Shilling regularly portrays DeWitt Clinton and creates fascinating miniature scenes of the Rochester area. He is an author of a number of books in the...
Troop 10 paddlers complete journey
Riding on the wings of 3,386,245 mosquitos and four eagles, the Troop 10 paddlers completed a 68 mile journey from Cayuga Lake to Lake Ontario. In celebration of the Erie Canal’s bicentennial, this year’s adventure began in Cayuga Lake on August 10, 2017 and utilized the Erie Canal system,...
Sidewalk artists chalk timeless messages in Honeoye Falls
Last week, an artist or artists wrote messages on the sidewalks in the four corners of Honeoye Falls. The messages above and below were in front of Harry Allen Park. Photos by Donna MacKenzie
CB Craft Brewers turns 20
“When we first started the business, people didn’t really understand craft beer,” describes Mike Alcorn, owner of CB Craft Brewers in Honeoye Falls. “But seeing how people adopted it and watching the business grow has been so rewarding to me.” In fact, CB Craft Brewers has grown so much...
Local FISH Organization Needs Volunteers
With ride-sharing apps out like Uber and Lyft, transportation has become much easier. Nonetheless, these easy rides haven’t expanded their reach to the small towns beyond Monroe County quite yet. For most of us, this is tolerable, considering there isn’t heavy traffic flow and drivers can get around fairly...
Lima Summer Reading Program contest winners announced
Lima Public Library celebrated the end of its Summer Reading Program on Wednesday, August 2. As part of the final prize drawing, a boy’s and a girl’s bicycle, helmet, and lock were provided by Five Star Bank of Honeoye Falls. Winners were Annora Courtney of Lima and Henry Swan...
Skyler Smith’s Tour of Mendon: Mendon Child Care Center
BY SKYLER, DEB & TIM SMITH Hello, my name is Skyler Smith and Mendon is a very important place to me. After being born, I came home from the hospital to Mendon. It was in Mendon where I first learned to ride my bike and rode the bus to...
Mendon Foundation Black Diamond Race draws large number of runners and spectators
The Mendon Foundation’s annual Black Diamond Express Races were run on the Lehigh Valley Trail between Mendon and Rush on Sunday August 27th. This year’s races were a popular choice for area runners, with 166 finishers for the Half Marathon, and 55 finishers for the 5K. Pre-race ceremonies included...
West Bloomfield Historical holding two events
West Bloomfield Historical Society has two events this week. On September 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., there will be a presentation on Clocks. Clock expert and museum restorer Richard Gallucci will teach us about the history of timepieces and display examples from his collection. Have questions about your own favorite...
HF-L students can now walk safely on Quaker Meeting House Road
For nearly twenty-five years, concerns regarding students walking along Quaker Meeting House Road, towards Honeoye Falls-Lima Middle School have been voiced. The property runs along a Town of Mendon road, just outside the limits of the village. The town had looked for numerous solutions and this year the Mendon...
Mendon Library celebrated Summer Reading program
The Summer Reading program at Mendon Public Library was a big success. Children participated in early literacy events that tied together storytelling and building/creativity; learned about our environment, our history, and our world; and sang and danced, a lot! Teens read, volunteered, and spent time learning about a wide...
Antique fire trucks kick off Fall Foliage Trolley Rides September 17
The New York Museum of Transportation invites visitors on Sunday, September 17, for a gathering of antique fire trucks as well as a unique trolley ride experience, all in celebration of the beautiful autumn season in upstate New York. Fall Foliage Trolley Rides continue every Sunday through November 5...
Lima Historical presents program on Sullivan campaign
The Lima Historical Society will present a program on the Sullivan Campaign of the Revolutionary War on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Lima Court House, next to the Town Hall. Livingston County Historian, Amie Alden will give a presentation on a historical topic of considerable...
Village of Scottsville is first Monroe County municipality to pass CCA Law
Scottsville Mayor Paul F. Gee announced on August 24 that the Village of Scottsville became the first municipality in Monroe County to pass a local Community Choice Aggregation Law. Scottsville joins the Village of Lima and the Town of Geneva in efforts to lower energy bills for their residents....
Positively Lima Historical Tour date is Sept. 9
A rare opportunity awaits to experience the charm of Lima’s historic homes and public buildings on Saturday, September 9th during the Lima Historical Society’s Positively Lima Historical Tour. From 11 a.m.-4 p.m., six of the most well-known historic 19th century Lima homes are featured, including Hillcrest Mansion. Also on...
The Kade Project to honor local first responders with September 11th fundraiser
The Kade Project will host a fundraiser at UNO Pizzeria & Grill in Victor, NY on Monday, September 11th to raise money and honor the commitment of our local first responders. UNO Pizzeria & Grill will be donating up to 20% of proceeds brought in by supporters. Anyone wishing...