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Post #664 gets new commander
The previous Post Commander John Connelly (left) for American Legion Honeoye Falls Post #664 is shown presenting the gavel...
Local Expert Offers Workshop for Women Who Live Alone
Do you live alone? Do you find it challenging? Lonely? Or empty? Gwenn Voelckers, of Mendon, is offering a...
Local Expert Offers Workshop for Women Who Live Alone
Do you live alone? Do you find it challenging? Lonely? Or empty? Gwenn Voelckers, of Mendon, is offering a...
Post #664 gets new commander
The previous Post Commander John Connelly (left) for American Legion Honeoye Falls Post #664 is shown presenting the gavel to the new Post Commander Wayne Menz (right). Menz has been active in Post #664 over many years. We welcome his leadership and look forward to him guiding our post...
Scottsville Observes Arbor Day with New Tree Plantings
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY The Village of Scottsville officially proclaimed Saturday, May 4th as Arbor Day. To commemorate this important day, the village’s Forestry Board along with community members and local scouting groups planted eleven new trees in the two village parks. In Canawaugus Park, a group of scouts and...
Sports and Activities
CougarTech Wins the Team Spirit Award at the Buckeye Regional
On March 27-30, HF-L’s CougarTech Robotics Team, competed at the Buckeye Regional in Cleveland Ohio, taking home the Team...
HF-L choirs wow judges at Virginia Beach festival
BY DONNA MACKENZIE Late in March, the Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District was selected as a Best Community for...
Carosa Commentary
3 Reasons You Should Never Resort to a Panel of Experts
A funny thing happened to me when I was once too afraid to ask a “stupid” question. I listened. While I listened, I suddenly understood something really important. Want to know what it was? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “3 Reasons You Should Never Resort to a Panel of...
Should You Go Wide or Go Deep?
You can have the most popular business in town. If your business model isn’t profitable, however, all that popular does is make you lose money faster than less popular unprofitable businesses. Decades ago advertising gurus coined the terms “penetration” and “usage pull.” What do those terms have to do...
One-Upping Warren: This is the Right Way to Forgive Student Loans
Politicians like to give money away. As long as it’s other people’s money. But there is a way to avoid robbing Peter to pay Paul in this great college loan crisis we find ourselves in. We actually know who’s responsible for this. And they can be made to pay....
“Can I Do This?”
It’s a question that ultimately confronts us all. It comes up in different places at different times for everyone. Each of us finds our own answer in our own way. Sometimes it helps to understand how life reveals the answer to others. Would you like to discover how a...
Et tu, Espagnol? / More Lasting Than Bronze?
Contained herein lies a Shakespearean eulogy to a dead language and a father’s plea once made some eight years ago. Does this same truth still ring? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “Et tu, Espagnol? More Lasting Than Bronze?” and decide for yourself.
This is Why New York State Needs an Electoral College
Had enough of being bullied by downstate politicians? Do you want to know what centuries-old historical anomaly led to this tyranny that besets us today? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “This is Why New York State Needs an Electoral College” and all will be revealed. The only remaining question:...
New York Press Association Again Recognizes Sentinel For Writing
The New York Press Association bestowed an “Honorable Mention” Award to the Sentinel in the “Best News or Feature Series” category of its 2018 Better Newspaper Contest. The series “Hamburger Helper” ran from August through September of last year in The Carosa Commentary and formed the basis for Chris...
Mechanical or Intuitive: Which Approach Works Best for You? – A Real-World Lesson (Part II)
We learn by rote. There’s a reason why this works. More important, there’s a reason why this learning strategy helps yield better things. How is this accomplished? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “Mechanical or Intuitive: Which Approach Works Best for You? – A Real World Lesson (Part II)” to...
Style or Substance? A Real-World Lesson (Part I)
Sometimes you’re given a plum position you never asked for. Mostly because you don’t know the plumness of the position. It’s then that, if you’re lucky, you might learn a lesson you can carry with your for the rest of your life. Would you like to see an example...
5 Reasons Why Splitting From New York Would be a Bonanza for Greater Western New York
There’s a very active discussion going on in Albany right now. It can directly impact your future and the future of your children and grandchildren. Sounds serious, right? They why are so many tossing it aside without further thought? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “5 Reasons Why Splitting From...
Post #664 gets new commander
The previous Post Commander John Connelly (left) for American Legion Honeoye Falls Post #664 is shown presenting the gavel to the new Post Commander Wayne Menz (right). Menz has been active in Post #664 over many years. We welcome his leadership and look forward to him guiding our post...
Local Expert Offers Workshop for Women Who Live Alone
Do you live alone? Do you find it challenging? Lonely? Or empty? Gwenn Voelckers, of Mendon, is offering a new one-day “Alone and Content” empowerment workshop for divorced and widowed women from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, May 31. The workshop will be held at House Content...
HF-L voters to weigh in on proposed budget May 21
Voters in the Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District will go to the polls May 21 to decide whether to approve the 2019-2020 budget proposal that was a very tough one for the district to put together this year. The proposal totals $50,699,032 which is an increase of $733 over...
HFFD NEEDS YOU!
On May 15th at 7:00pm, the Honeoye Falls Fire Department will be holding an Open House and informational meeting at the firehouse located at 7 Monroe Street in Honeoye Falls. This event complements a much larger statewide volunteer firefighter recruitment program. Similar to other volunteer fire departments around the...
Wreath ceremony to honor local soldier
On Saturday May 11, 2019, a Wreath Ceremony for 1st Lieutenant Charles A. Goheen will be held. He is a Medal of Honor Recipient, from the Civil War. Goheen is buried in the old section of the Honeoye Falls Cemetery. Several participants include American Legion Post 664, New York...
HF-L Youth Girls Softball goes to the flamingos
Community members can now “Flamingo” someone, all in the name of good fun and fundraising. The Honeoye Falls-Lima Youth Girls’ Softball League has a great new fundraiser that the entire community can get in on. Neighbors are seeing flocks of flamingos landing in front yards across the district. Anyone...
Second Annual Environmental Fair held in Honeoye Falls
In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, the Village of Honeoye Falls Conservation Board hosted its second annual Environmental Fair on April 27th from 12:00-3:00 p.m. It was scheduled to be held at Harry Allen Park, however the inclement weather forced them to seek an indoor location at...
Car takes down electrical lines
On Tuesday morning April 24th at approximately 2AM, the Honeoye Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of Rush Lima Rd(15A) and Monroe Street for a pole down with wires in the road. Engine 563 responded with Chief Dave Hood. Upon arrival Chief Hood discovered a car on...
Wreath ceremony to honor local soldier
On Saturday May 11, 2019, a Wreath Ceremony for 1st Lieutenant Charles A. Goheen will be held. He is a Medal of Honor Recipient, from the Civil War. Goheen is buried in the old section of the Honeoye Falls Cemetery. Several participants include American Legion Post 664, New York...
The Mendon Fire Department Auxiliary are Proud Stewards of a Little Free Library
A Little Free Library (LFL) is a free book exchange. It offers a way to share good things to read – favorite books from your childhood or books you would recommend to friends. If you see something you would like to read, take it. When you’re finished, share it...
Post #664 gets new commander
The previous Post Commander John Connelly (left) for American Legion Honeoye Falls Post #664 is shown presenting the gavel to the new Post Commander Wayne Menz (right). Menz has been active in Post #664 over many years. We welcome his leadership and look forward to him guiding our post...
HF-L voters to weigh in on proposed budget May 21
Voters in the Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District will go to the polls May 21 to decide whether to approve the 2019-2020 budget proposal that was a very tough one for the district to put together this year. The proposal totals $50,699,032 which is an increase of $733 over...
HFFD NEEDS YOU!
On May 15th at 7:00pm, the Honeoye Falls Fire Department will be holding an Open House and informational meeting at the firehouse located at 7 Monroe Street in Honeoye Falls. This event complements a much larger statewide volunteer firefighter recruitment program. Similar to other volunteer fire departments around the...
Wreath ceremony to honor local soldier
On Saturday May 11, 2019, a Wreath Ceremony for 1st Lieutenant Charles A. Goheen will be held. He is a Medal of Honor Recipient, from the Civil War. Goheen is buried in the old section of the Honeoye Falls Cemetery. Several participants include American Legion Post 664, New York...
HF-L Youth Girls Softball goes to the flamingos
Community members can now “Flamingo” someone, all in the name of good fun and fundraising. The Honeoye Falls-Lima Youth Girls’ Softball League has a great new fundraiser that the entire community can get in on. Neighbors are seeing flocks of flamingos landing in front yards across the district. Anyone...
Second Annual Environmental Fair held in Honeoye Falls
In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, the Village of Honeoye Falls Conservation Board hosted its second annual Environmental Fair on April 27th from 12:00-3:00 p.m. It was scheduled to be held at Harry Allen Park, however the inclement weather forced them to seek an indoor location at...
Car takes down electrical lines
On Tuesday morning April 24th at approximately 2AM, the Honeoye Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of Rush Lima Rd(15A) and Monroe Street for a pole down with wires in the road. Engine 563 responded with Chief Dave Hood. Upon arrival Chief Hood discovered a car on...
Wreath ceremony to honor local soldier
On Saturday May 11, 2019, a Wreath Ceremony for 1st Lieutenant Charles A. Goheen will be held. He is a Medal of Honor Recipient, from the Civil War. Goheen is buried in the old section of the Honeoye Falls Cemetery. Several participants include American Legion Post 664, New York...
Voting this week only: CB Craft Brewers burger on Top 10 Best NY Burgers Contest!
New York Burger Lovers submitted over 943 nominations between April 1 – April 12 to kick off the quest to find the Best NY Burger. Nominations were accepted through Facebook and Instagram as well as on https://www.nybeef.org/contests/monthly-contest. the number of votes each restaurant received determined the 2019 Top Ten...
Happy Easter! Easter Week Services Scheduled at Area Churches
Avon Wesleyan Church: Good Friday Prayer Event 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Easter 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., Good Friday Noon and 5:30 p.m., Easter Eve (April 20) 3...
HF-L voters to weigh in on proposed budget May 21
Voters in the Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District will go to the polls May 21 to decide whether to approve the 2019-2020 budget proposal that was a very tough one for the district to put together this year. The proposal totals $50,699,032 which is an increase of $733 over...
Applications due for Livingston County Economic Development grant
Applications for the Livingston County Downtown Enhancement Program Grant are due May 15th. You don’t want to miss this. Apply now for up to $5,000 in grant funding! Available in the Designated Downtown Districts to: * Business Owners * Building Owners * Public Art Committees Livingston County Economic Development...
HF-L Youth Girls Softball goes to the flamingos
Community members can now “Flamingo” someone, all in the name of good fun and fundraising. The Honeoye Falls-Lima Youth Girls’ Softball League has a great new fundraiser that the entire community can get in on. Neighbors are seeing flocks of flamingos landing in front yards across the district. Anyone...
Lima Village employee Dan Dumar honored
On Thursday, March 28, Dan Dumar was honored for his 35 years of employment with the Village of Lima. He had been the certified operator of the waste water treatment plant since 1997 and started his work with Lima in 1984. Mayor Carl Luft read a Proclamation naming that...
Happy Easter! Easter Week Services Scheduled at Area Churches
Avon Wesleyan Church: Good Friday Prayer Event 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Easter 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., Good Friday Noon and 5:30 p.m., Easter Eve (April 20) 3...
Palm Sunday, Maundy/Holy Thursday, Good Friday services at area churches
Avon Wesleyan Church: Palm Sunday Worship 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Good Friday 24 Hour Prayer Station Vigil. Christ Episcopal Church in the Village of Pittsford: Palm Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., Maundy Thursday 7 p.m., Good Friday Noon and 5:30 p.m. Church of the Transfiguration: Palm Sunday...
Ellie Fairchild and CougarTech Take Awards at Finger Lakes Regional
On March 16, 2019, at the Finger Lakes Regional, HF-L’s Robotics Team, CougarTech placed eighth in the qualifying rounds out of 49 teams and earned the Innovation in Controls Award. The Innovation in Controls awards “was truly a full technical team effort” said Gary Stottler. It required the electrical,...
HF-L Manor School Odyssey of the Mind teams earn top spots
Two Manor School Odyssey of The Mind Teams moved on to the 2019 State Tournament. On March 1, the Regional Competition was held at Fairport High School. The 5th Grade Team “Opposites Distract” won first place (photo above). The 4th Grade Team “High in Plain Sight” won second place...
HF-L Alumni Hall of Fame seeking nominations
The Honeoye Falls-Lima Alumni Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Class. The Hall of Fame was established in 1995 to recognize distinguished graduates of Honeoye Falls, Lima, and Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School Districts who have distinguished themselves with exceptional achievements and...
Lima Historical meeting to focus on Women’s Club Movement
The Lima Historical Society presentation on Tuesday, March 19th will focus on the Women’s Club Movement, 1880-1920. It will feature an illustrated presentation by Lima native, Colleen Plimpton, on the important contributions of 19th and 20th century women’s organizations like Lima’s Quaere Club and the local Ska-hasega-o chapter of...
Scottsville Observes Arbor Day with New Tree Plantings
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY The Village of Scottsville officially proclaimed Saturday, May 4th as Arbor Day. To commemorate this important day, the village’s Forestry Board along with community members and local scouting groups planted eleven new trees in the two village parks. In Canawaugus Park, a group of scouts and...
Scottsville’s iKON Ice Cream Celebrates 2019 Opening
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Despite being open for only one season, iKON Ice Cream undoubtedly secured its spot as a Scottsville “hall of fame” business. The bright storefront, friendly staff, bittersweet beginnings (and of course, ice cream) all helped bring a youthful energy and a bit of buzz back to...
Legal Notice
Legal Notice PLEASE TAKE NOTICE VILLAGE OF SCOTTSVILLE Planning Board Meeting Cancelled The Planning Board Meeting scheduled on Thursday, May 9, 2019 has been cancelled. The next meeting is June 13. May 8, 2019 Anne Hartman Village Clerk S5/9
Greater Wheatland Area Chamber of Commerce looking for members
The Greater Wheatland Area Chamber of Commerce met at the Greenway Grille and Bar last week to discuss upcoming business and activities. It is now conducting a Membership Drive, and so far many local business leaders from Caledonia, Mumford, Wheatland and Scottsville have responded! Representing the needs of a...
Golden Harvest Bakery & Café Opens in Wheatland
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Last February when Wheatland’s long-time bakery, A Bakery Creation, closed its doors, locals suffered withdrawal from the shop’s delicious scratch-made baked goods. Owners Stephen and Gladys Luce who had run the bakery since the 1990s (including daily wake up calls at 3:30 AM) were hopeful they...
Dumrese completes Boston Marathon
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Scottsville resident Evan Dumrese celebrated after completing his second Boston Marathon. In the photo above, Dumrese is pictured with wife Sarah and sons Isaac and Ezra. He finished the race in just under 3 hours and 8 minutes.
Happy Easter! Easter Week Services Scheduled at Area Churches
Avon Wesleyan Church: Good Friday Prayer Event 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Easter 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., Good Friday Noon and 5:30 p.m., Easter Eve (April 20) 3...
Wheatland-Chili students take an active role in fostering global citizenship
On Wednesday, March 13, 2019, more than six hundred high school students from the Rochester area gathered at the Nazareth College Hickey Center for Interfaith Studies & Dialogue for the 9th Annual Global Citizenship conference. This conference is designed to create a safe space for high school students to...
Palm Sunday, Maundy/Holy Thursday, Good Friday services at area churches
Avon Wesleyan Church: Palm Sunday Worship 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Good Friday 24 Hour Prayer Station Vigil. Christ Episcopal Church in the Village of Pittsford: Palm Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., Maundy Thursday 7 p.m., Good Friday Noon and 5:30 p.m. Church of the Transfiguration: Palm Sunday...
Boston Keeps Evan Dumrese Running
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Scottsville resident Evan Dumrese, 37, looks every part the marathon runner – wiry, energetic, and always wearing a serious pair of Nikes. It’s a bit unexpected to learn Dumrese grew up playing ice hockey and only got into marathoning ten years ago. But he developed a...