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W-C concert featured 4th through 12th grade students
Last week nearly 200 Wheatland-Chili students from 4th through 12th grade filled the newly renovated High School gymnasium for...
Fire at Lakelands Concrete destroys storage building
It is not the first time that the Lakelands Concrete Products company has had a fire, but thankfully the...
Fire at Lakelands Concrete destroys storage building
It is not the first time that the Lakelands Concrete Products company has had a fire, but thankfully the...
W-C concert featured 4th through 12th grade students
Last week nearly 200 Wheatland-Chili students from 4th through 12th grade filled the newly renovated High School gymnasium for the annual “All District” concert. The unique event, attended by hundreds of parents and other family members, showcased the musical progress of choral and band members alike. The patriotic finale...
Practicing Green Chemistry at Wheatland-Chili High School
JoAnne Iovoli applies the principles of Green Chemistry in her AP Biology, Chemistry, and electives Plant Science and Landscaping classes. Why go green? Because it reduces the use of chemicals used and chemical waste generated; teaches each student a safe sustainable way to learn a lesson; it’s safer for...
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HF-L High students brings the kooky Addams Family to life in musical this weekend
To paraphrase the lyrics to the old television show “They’re creepy and they’re kooky, meet the Addams Family” as...
HF-L Music students shine at Solo Festivals
In the High School the students have been working hard on All-County Auditions. The following students prepared and recorded...
Carosa Commentary
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...
That Time I Discovered “Idle Time” Doesn’t Really Exist
If you’re a typical American, you probably think it’s really important to take a break from work every now and then. You’d be right. What if, however, you do a lot of different and unrelated things? Could that break – that idle time – really represent wasted time? Why...
Confessions of a Numbers Guy
If you’re a typical American, you’re not going to like this next statement: Our country would have much fewer problems if only people weren’t afraid of doing math. Why does math get such a bad rap? Even those who aren’t afraid of it hate being associated with it. Don’t...
Classic vs. Timeless: Do You Know the Difference?
Sure, it’s really good, but will it stand the test of time? That’s a question we too often overlook. Yet, it can yield important results, including why we are so easily duped. Want to see a few examples? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “Classic vs. Timeless: Do You Know...
The Stuff of Dreams…
What does you dream mean? It’s not as hard to interpret you dream as others may imply. Would you like to know how to do it? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “The Stuff of Dreams…” for a simple easy-to-understand step-by-step method everyone can do.
Sorry, Mr. President, It’s Not “Flee” New York, It’s “Free” Western New York
Trump supporters elected him in part because he represented the long-awaited counterpunch to a party that they felt for too long though it better to turn the other cheek. So why is he encouraging Greater Western New Yorkers to take flight instead of fight? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary...
After the Fall
Sometimes you’ve got to stop living in the past. Family traditions are great, but modern times demand new approaches. What happens when you discover the unintended consequences of striving for modern efficiency? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “After the Fall” and learn the unexpected wisdom of a father and...
The Decade the Music Died
It’s funny how things change so gradually you hardly notice. Then, one day, you really the world is a completely different place than you remember. What happened? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “The Decade the Music Died” how something you once took for granted may simply not exist anymore…...
Would You Rather Be Free or Equal?
Sometimes posing a seemingly trivial question to yourself can reveal something more thoughtful than you ever imagined. That’s the fun behind this quaint little parlor game that requires nothing more than a couple of words and an active imagination. Would you like to know how to play? Read this...
This is What Public Speakers Can Learn from Aristotle’s Greatest Mistake
What error makes a popular speaking template more likely to fail than to succeed? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “What Public Speakers Can Learn from Aristotle’s Greatest Mistake” and discover when it works best, but why it will often fail, especially in circumstances you’re more likely to find yourself...
HF-L High students brings the kooky Addams Family to life in musical this weekend
To paraphrase the lyrics to the old television show “They’re creepy and they’re kooky, meet the Addams Family” as the Honeoye Falls-Lima High School students showcase their musical theatre talent by presenting The Addams Family on March 21, March 22 and March 23 at the District Auditorium. The plot...
Honeoye Falls Village Elections: Three for Two
The residents of the village of Honeoye Falls will vote on Tuesday, March 19 in village elections. There are three candidates, incumbents Dan Harris and Stan Worboys and newcomer Pamela Scully, running for the two spots as a Village Trustee. Following are biographies of the three candidates as submitted...
Renowned Speaker on Teen Anxiety in Honeoye Falls March 10
Severe anxiety and depression among teens and young adults have affected the lives of many families, rising from around 9% of teens in 2006 to about 41% in 2016. Some teens find it difficult to attend school, take tests, or participate in social gatherings, which ironically can result in...
HF-L Music students shine at Solo Festivals
In the High School the students have been working hard on All-County Auditions. The following students prepared and recorded themselves singing an audition piece individually in the HS Music Recording Studio for the All-County Ensembles performing at The Eastman School of Music in March: Alec Bhaskaran, Raelynn Bovenzi, Molly...
Skyler Smith’s Tour of Mendon: Canandaigua National Bank
BY SKYLER, DEB & TIM SMITH In working on this series I reached out to a few different people to ask if they would like to contribute to my story on CNB. My favorite response came from Pete VanDeMoere, a former teller at the Mendon branch as well as...
HF-M Historical meeting to be on Morse Telegraph
The March 7, 2019 meeting of the Honeoye Falls – Mendon Historical Society will feature J. Chris Hausler. His topic will be “The History of the Morse Telegraph” Hausler is the International Vice President, Morse Telegraph Club. He earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Central Michigan University...
Fundraiser for Borgne to be March 3
Friends of Borgne, a Honeoye Falls based 501c3, (http://friendsofborgne.org/ ) will hold a fundraiser for the children in Borgne, Haiti on March 3, 2019. Celebrate Mardi Gras/Carnival Fundraiser to Celebrate 10 Years of Supporting Borgne, Haiti sponsored by Friends of Borgne will be at Mendon Community Center, 167 North...
HF Fire Department has new officers
At a ceremony hosted by Mayor Richard Milne, the 2019 HFFD line officers were sworn in. Pictured from L-R are Lt. Alex Kase, Capt. Cris Milne, Asst. Chief Tyler Zavitz, Chief Dave Hood, Asst. Chief Corey Trewer, Lt. Davin Eshelman. Absent from the photo are Capt. Scott Johnson and...
Wanzenrieds win annual Euchre Tourney
Village Of Honeoye Falls To Host A Public Open House For The 2019 Zoning Code Update
The Village of Honeoye Falls is pleased to announce that it will be holding a Public Open House for the Village’s 2019 Draft Zoning Code Update. The Open House will be held on Tuesday, February 26th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Mendon Community Center located at 147...
HF-L High students brings the kooky Addams Family to life in musical this weekend
To paraphrase the lyrics to the old television show “They’re creepy and they’re kooky, meet the Addams Family” as the Honeoye Falls-Lima High School students showcase their musical theatre talent by presenting The Addams Family on March 21, March 22 and March 23 at the District Auditorium. The plot...
Honeoye Falls Village Elections: Three for Two
The residents of the village of Honeoye Falls will vote on Tuesday, March 19 in village elections. There are three candidates, incumbents Dan Harris and Stan Worboys and newcomer Pamela Scully, running for the two spots as a Village Trustee. Following are biographies of the three candidates as submitted...
Renowned Speaker on Teen Anxiety in Honeoye Falls March 10
Severe anxiety and depression among teens and young adults have affected the lives of many families, rising from around 9% of teens in 2006 to about 41% in 2016. Some teens find it difficult to attend school, take tests, or participate in social gatherings, which ironically can result in...
HF-L Music students shine at Solo Festivals
In the High School the students have been working hard on All-County Auditions. The following students prepared and recorded themselves singing an audition piece individually in the HS Music Recording Studio for the All-County Ensembles performing at The Eastman School of Music in March: Alec Bhaskaran, Raelynn Bovenzi, Molly...
HF-M Historical meeting to be on Morse Telegraph
The March 7, 2019 meeting of the Honeoye Falls – Mendon Historical Society will feature J. Chris Hausler. His topic will be “The History of the Morse Telegraph” Hausler is the International Vice President, Morse Telegraph Club. He earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Central Michigan University...
Fundraiser for Borgne to be March 3
Friends of Borgne, a Honeoye Falls based 501c3, (http://friendsofborgne.org/ ) will hold a fundraiser for the children in Borgne, Haiti on March 3, 2019. Celebrate Mardi Gras/Carnival Fundraiser to Celebrate 10 Years of Supporting Borgne, Haiti sponsored by Friends of Borgne will be at Mendon Community Center, 167 North...
Village Of Honeoye Falls To Host A Public Open House For The 2019 Zoning Code Update
The Village of Honeoye Falls is pleased to announce that it will be holding a Public Open House for the Village’s 2019 Draft Zoning Code Update. The Open House will be held on Tuesday, February 26th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Mendon Community Center located at 147...
Village Of Honeoye Falls To Host A Public Open House For The 2019 Zoning Code Update
The Village of Honeoye Falls is pleased to announce that it will be holding a Public Open House for the Village’s 2019 Draft Zoning Code Update. The Open House will be held on Tuesday, February 26th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Mendon Community Center located at 147...
Area Towns and Villages Brace for Potential Funding Cuts in 2019-2020
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Earlier this month Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled a proposed 2019-2020 budget that caught most New York municipalities off guard. As a measure of statewide budget reduction, Cuomo is seeking to eliminate a class of aid called AIM, Aid and Incentives for Municipalities. AIM has historically been...
Jerry McMullen was a friend to all
BY DEB AND TIM SMITH We don’t want to start Rick Milne spinning in circles at the desk in his Village Hall office repeating, “Please say it ain’t so,” but we’re here to inform you that the Mayor of Honeoye Falls has passed away. I guess we need to...
W-C concert featured 4th through 12th grade students
Last week nearly 200 Wheatland-Chili students from 4th through 12th grade filled the newly renovated High School gymnasium for the annual “All District” concert. The unique event, attended by hundreds of parents and other family members, showcased the musical progress of choral and band members alike. The patriotic finale...
Practicing Green Chemistry at Wheatland-Chili High School
JoAnne Iovoli applies the principles of Green Chemistry in her AP Biology, Chemistry, and electives Plant Science and Landscaping classes. Why go green? Because it reduces the use of chemicals used and chemical waste generated; teaches each student a safe sustainable way to learn a lesson; it’s safer for...
Wheatland-Chili Drama Club performing “Shrek The Musical” next weekend
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Though winter continues to bring snow, wind, and cold, many students at Wheatland-Chili High School have hardly noticed. Yes the Kingdom of Far, Far Away and its ogres, beloved fairytale characters, and a sassy donkey have brought respite from a long winter. And now the district’s...
Wheatland Historical Association talk to focus on Depression Glass
Wheatland Historical Association presents Don Hall, speaking on the “World’s first mass-produced glass: Depression Glass” on Thursday, March 21 at 7p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, Browns Avenue, Scottsville. Mr. Hall is known for his illustrated talks on history and the decorative arts. There is no cost for this program...
Math Night Adds Up to Fun in Wheatland-Chili CSD
T. J. Connor Elementary faculty hosted the second annual Family Math Night as an opportunity to showcase what students are working on in school and share ways families can be involved at home to help parents support their children’s learning. The TJ Connor faculty members taught students and parents...
March Events Around Town
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY March. It comes in like a lion and occasionally goes out like a lamb. It’s no secret that most Western New Yorkers are pretty fatigued by winter at this point. Families with school-aged kids are also climbing the walls by now. Thankfully March brings a lot...
Wheatland-Chili Students Perform with Hochstein Youth Wind Symphony
Wheatland-Chili High School students Nat Fals, Jackie Keister, Ian Orloff, and Logan Rocha recently performed with the Hochstein Youth Wind Symphony, an ensemble of students grades 9 through 12 representing 22 school districts. The students rehearse on Saturdays during the months of January and February. Submitted photo
Monroe County Sheriff Deputy makes a big impact on domestic violence education at Wheatland-Chili
Inspired and saddened by news headlines, Kathy Crandall made a decision. Crandall is a domestic violence survivor and it was time to share her story in an effort to warn others in abusive relationships. Wheatland-Chili MS/HS Health and FACS teacher Danielle Bartl heard about Crandall’s interest in presenting to...
Black History Month Profile: Who Was Stonewall Jackson Johnson?
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Though Stonewall Jackson Johnson died nearly seventy years ago, his legacy lives on through Scottsville’s Johnson Park. Basketball, baseball, and soccer games … summer evenings at the playground… frog catching in the creek… recreation camp arts and crafts … these experiences wouldn’t be possible without the...
Wheatland Senior Center: Support for Aging in Place
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY The “graying of America” is firmly upon us. In 2011, baby boomers, those born after WWII between 1946 and 1964, started to turn 65. And by 2030, all baby boomers, a group which comprises 20 percent of our nation’s demographic, will be 65 or older. This...