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It’s Elementary, Dear Watson: HF-L Fall Weekend a great time
BY DONNA MACKENZIE Floats, bands, a thrilling last second football victory for the home team and induction of five...
Wheatland Business Spotlight: Ms. B-Haven’s Alpacas
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Nearly 15 years ago, two women set off to attend a fiber arts festival. Barb Scutt’s...
Wheatland Business Spotlight: Ms. B-Haven’s Alpacas
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Nearly 15 years ago, two women set off to attend a fiber arts festival. Barb Scutt’s...
It’s Elementary, Dear Watson: HF-L Fall Weekend a great time
BY DONNA MACKENZIE Floats, bands, a thrilling last second football victory for the home team and induction of five new members into the Alumni Hall of Fame added up to another successful Fall Weekend at Honeoye Falls-Lima last Saturday (October 13). This year’s theme for the floats in the...
Wheatland Business Spotlight: Ms. B-Haven’s Alpacas
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Nearly 15 years ago, two women set off to attend a fiber arts festival. Barb Scutt’s interest in the event was spurred by her love of alpacas, animals that are bred for the fiber in their fluffy coats. Little did Beverly Hazelton, Scutt’s sister-in-law, know how...
Sports and Activities
It’s Elementary, Dear Watson: HF-L Fall Weekend a great time
BY DONNA MACKENZIE Floats, bands, a thrilling last second football victory for the home team and induction of five...
New scoreboards glow for HF-L teams
The HF-L Sports Boosters along with members of the HF-L community have donated three state of the art scoreboards...
Carosa Commentary
Charles Angelo Siringo, The Cowboy Detective – A Classic (Italian) American Archetype
What’s more (Italian) American than the Old West? And we’re not talking about Clint Eastwood’s “Spaghetti Westerns” (a film genre invented by Italian director/producer/screenwriter Sergio Leone). No, we’re talking about the real Old West, or at least the one popularized in novels, movies, and, yes, even history books. It...
Declaration of (Italian) American Independence
Christopher Columbus gets much of the credit when it comes to the founding of America, and rightly so. His courageous voyage, coming on the heels of the fall of Constantinople, gave Christianity a new hope, and Europe a new world. Although this same spirit has historically come to define...
Celebrate! October is Italian-American Heritage Month!
Have you have moved to a different school, a different neighborhood? Have you seen how people tend to treat the “new kid on the block”? Not very pretty, but it’s a ritual one must withstand before one can become accepted. There’s a line in Ringo Starr’s “It don’t come...
Facebook and Free Speech
Face it. People hate change. You pick a product. Learn how to use it. Get settled into a nice little routine. Then, Bam! They change something. It could be a system upgrade. It could be a new dashboard. Maybe it’s something as simple as moving your favorite TV show...
Hamburger WhoDunIt Part VII: Those Amazing Menches Boys
We use the phrase “lightning striking twice” to suggest an extremely rare event. When people find themselves in the right place at the right time, we call them lucky. When “lightning strikes twice” and thy again appear in the right place at the right time, is it luck, or...
Hamburger WhoDunIt Part VI: A Day In Hamburger History – September 18, 1885 – Everything is the Same, Except, “You Are There!”
If you could go back in time to any day you might pick, chances are, if you’ve been a loyal reader of this series, this is the date you’d pick. What was it like? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “Hamburger WhoDunIt Part VI: A Day In Hamburger History –...
Hamburger WhoDunIt Part V: CSI: Hamburg(er), N.Y.
How do you build a convincing case when there’s no smoking gun? Well, you need a preponderance of evidence with so many overlapping coincidences that it suggests it just might not be a coincidence. Would you like to see an example of this? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “Hamburger...
Hamburger WhoDunIt Part IV: A (Swiss) Cheesehead Tale
And then there were two. It begins with the “simple” task of fact checking and finding second sources. Why is “simple” in quotes? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “Hamburger WhoDunIt Part IV: A (Swiss) Cheesehead Tale” and discover how nothing is simple when it happened more than 100 years...
Hamburger WhoDunIt Part III: The Texas Two Step
And now we’re down to the final three. Where Sherlock Holmes ends, modern forensics begins. Who will be the first to be voted off the list of contenders? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “Hamburger WhoDunIt Part III: The Texas Two Step” to learn both the truth and the power...
Hamburger WhoDunit Part II: The Shrine of the Four (and a half?)
How do you begin to solve a mystery that dates back to the nineteenth century? Why, by using the methods of deduction from one of that era’s greatest crime-solving sleuths. What does this reveal? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “Hamburger WhoDunit Part II: The Shrine of the Four (and...
It’s Elementary, Dear Watson: HF-L Fall Weekend a great time
BY DONNA MACKENZIE Floats, bands, a thrilling last second football victory for the home team and induction of five new members into the Alumni Hall of Fame added up to another successful Fall Weekend at Honeoye Falls-Lima last Saturday (October 13). This year’s theme for the floats in the...
Honeoye Falls Community Concert Band holds Autumn Concert October 20th
The Honeoye Falls Community Concert Band will kick off their 31st season with a selection of pieces that honor the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War I and the 100th Birthday of Leonard Bernstein. Enjoy a free night of music from your local Honeoye Falls Community Concert...
HF-L Alumni Hall of Fame to induct five new members at Fall Weekend ceremony
The Honeoye Falls-Lima High School Alumni Hall of Fame will increase by five members when it inducts the 2018 nominees during Fall Weekend ceremonies. The inductees are: Robert Meehan Honeoye Falls-Lima High School Class of 1982 Robert Meehan is a professional architect, dedicated volunteer, positive role model, and committed...
Antique Wireless Museum Elects New Museum Director & Deputy
Honeoye Falls resident Robert Hobday has been elected director of the Antique Wireless Association (AWA) and its Antique Wireless Museum in Bloomfield, and Bruce Roloson of Apalachin, NY has been elected deputy director. They were elected to their new positions at a special Antique Wireless Association (AWA) board of...
Local Medicare Broker Kathy Coler to offer advice
Do you have questions about How Medicare works? Do you wonder if you have the right coverage for your medical, prescription and financial needs? At no cost, you can meet with an Independent Medicare broker to assist you with your decisions. An independent broker is licensed, insured and has...
Milne feels blessed to be HF Mayor
BY JOSH ALCORN With a population of roughly 2,800 people and situated around a beautiful waterfall, Honeoye Falls, NY has all the charm of small-town USA; coupled with a top ranked school district and numerous small businesses. The day to day operations at the governing level are wide ranging...
Mendon resident Ellen Smith receives American Spirit Award
Mendon resident Ellen Smith was awarded the “American Spirit Award” by the Reserve Officers Association at a dinner Friday night at the Rochester Yacht Club for her work in resettling Afghan and Iraqi interpreters and support personnel who worked for the U.S. military. She was recognized for her work,...
HF-M Historical Society to feature railroads
The October 4, 2018 meeting of the Honeoye Falls/Mendon Historical Society will feature David J. Monte Verde. The title of his presentation is “Honeoye Falls Railroads”… He was born in Dansville, NY. After earning a BS degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology, he spent his formative business years...
Destiney Schultz wins another Fairy House Competition
Local artist, Destiney Schultz, wins another Peoples Choice award at the Rochester Cornhill Arts Festival, Fairy House Competition. This teenager has been creating fairy houses for a number of years and giving enjoyment to the community in many areas. Schultz (pictured here) designed and built her first fairy house...
HF Native David Maloney to release new CD at local concert
Honeoye Falls’ favorite native son folk singer, David Maloney, will be making his upcoming September 29 concert in Honeoye Falls the release date for his new CD, Reflections. The CD, Reflections, is his 12th solo recording. He has also recorded several CDs with former singing partner Ginny Reilly. The...
It’s Elementary, Dear Watson: HF-L Fall Weekend a great time
BY DONNA MACKENZIE Floats, bands, a thrilling last second football victory for the home team and induction of five new members into the Alumni Hall of Fame added up to another successful Fall Weekend at Honeoye Falls-Lima last Saturday (October 13). This year’s theme for the floats in the...
Honeoye Falls Community Concert Band holds Autumn Concert October 20th
The Honeoye Falls Community Concert Band will kick off their 31st season with a selection of pieces that honor the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War I and the 100th Birthday of Leonard Bernstein. Enjoy a free night of music from your local Honeoye Falls Community Concert...
HF-L Alumni Hall of Fame to induct five new members at Fall Weekend ceremony
The Honeoye Falls-Lima High School Alumni Hall of Fame will increase by five members when it inducts the 2018 nominees during Fall Weekend ceremonies. The inductees are: Robert Meehan Honeoye Falls-Lima High School Class of 1982 Robert Meehan is a professional architect, dedicated volunteer, positive role model, and committed...
Antique Wireless Museum Elects New Museum Director & Deputy
Honeoye Falls resident Robert Hobday has been elected director of the Antique Wireless Association (AWA) and its Antique Wireless Museum in Bloomfield, and Bruce Roloson of Apalachin, NY has been elected deputy director. They were elected to their new positions at a special Antique Wireless Association (AWA) board of...
Local Medicare Broker Kathy Coler to offer advice
Do you have questions about How Medicare works? Do you wonder if you have the right coverage for your medical, prescription and financial needs? At no cost, you can meet with an Independent Medicare broker to assist you with your decisions. An independent broker is licensed, insured and has...
Milne feels blessed to be HF Mayor
BY JOSH ALCORN With a population of roughly 2,800 people and situated around a beautiful waterfall, Honeoye Falls, NY has all the charm of small-town USA; coupled with a top ranked school district and numerous small businesses. The day to day operations at the governing level are wide ranging...
HF-M Historical Society to feature railroads
The October 4, 2018 meeting of the Honeoye Falls/Mendon Historical Society will feature David J. Monte Verde. The title of his presentation is “Honeoye Falls Railroads”… He was born in Dansville, NY. After earning a BS degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology, he spent his formative business years...
Destiney Schultz wins another Fairy House Competition
Local artist, Destiney Schultz, wins another Peoples Choice award at the Rochester Cornhill Arts Festival, Fairy House Competition. This teenager has been creating fairy houses for a number of years and giving enjoyment to the community in many areas. Schultz (pictured here) designed and built her first fairy house...
HF Native David Maloney to release new CD at local concert
Honeoye Falls’ favorite native son folk singer, David Maloney, will be making his upcoming September 29 concert in Honeoye Falls the release date for his new CD, Reflections. The CD, Reflections, is his 12th solo recording. He has also recorded several CDs with former singing partner Ginny Reilly. The...
Local Artist Henry “Hank” Besanceney Displays Pastels
The changing mood of a cloud-filled sky… reflections of trees in a rocky brook… subtle pinks, purples, and lavenders in the snow… sunlight filtering through leaves of a woodland path… the play of light and shadow on old pottery or a partially-eaten lunch… these are inspirations for local artist...
It’s Elementary, Dear Watson: HF-L Fall Weekend a great time
BY DONNA MACKENZIE Floats, bands, a thrilling last second football victory for the home team and induction of five new members into the Alumni Hall of Fame added up to another successful Fall Weekend at Honeoye Falls-Lima last Saturday (October 13). This year’s theme for the floats in the...
HF-L Alumni Hall of Fame to induct five new members at Fall Weekend ceremony
The Honeoye Falls-Lima High School Alumni Hall of Fame will increase by five members when it inducts the 2018 nominees during Fall Weekend ceremonies. The inductees are: Robert Meehan Honeoye Falls-Lima High School Class of 1982 Robert Meehan is a professional architect, dedicated volunteer, positive role model, and committed...
Underground Railroad program at Lima Library
The Lima Public Library will be hosting a short presentation in honor of Frederick Douglass’ 200th birthday. It will be on freedom quilts and the Underground Railroad entitled, “Patch to Freedom.” The presentation is Saturday, October 13 at 1:00 p.m. at the library.
Village of Lima EV Charging Station Opens
On Monday, September 17th, the Village of Lima put their new electric vehicle charging station into service. The station is located in the Village of Lima municipal parking lot located adjacent to the Lima Town Courthouse at 7327 East Main Street. Visitors are welcome to charge their electric vehicles...
Destiney Schultz wins another Fairy House Competition
Local artist, Destiney Schultz, wins another Peoples Choice award at the Rochester Cornhill Arts Festival, Fairy House Competition. This teenager has been creating fairy houses for a number of years and giving enjoyment to the community in many areas. Schultz (pictured here) designed and built her first fairy house...
Thompson’s Lima Practice Welcomes New Physician
Dr. Katherine I. Rast recently joined UR Medicine Thompson Health and will be based at its Lima Family Practice, 7325 Community Drive in Lima. Rast earned her medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Dominica, and completed her residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in...
Lima Library announces bicycle winners
The Lima Public Library had its end of Summer Reading party on Wednesday, August 1. As part of the prize, a drawing was held for two bicycles, helmets, and locks. These prizes were generously donated by Five Star Bank in Honeoye Falls as they have done for several years....
HF-L football to play independent schedule
The Honeoye Falls-Lima Cougars have decided to leave the Monroe County IV Football League and compete as an independent. 2018 Honeoye Falls-Lima Cougars Quick Facts Head Coach: John Russ (7th Season) Class: B League: Independent 2017 Season Overall Record: 3-4 League Record: 1-3 Playoffs: Lost in Semifinals to Livonia...
Mitch DeWaters Dies Saturday in One-Car Crash
Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies released the name of the person who died in a crash on Rush Lima Road Saturday morning. Mitch DeWaters, 64, was traveling northbound on the road when his vehicle went off the road, rolled and struck a house at 6416 Rush Lima Road. The Lima...
Falk passionate about serving Lima residents
The world of politics and government is one filled with adversity and challenges that are unique, and thus require a certain level of mental fortitude and perseverance to tackle them. From the President of the United States to our local elected officials, actions are taken to try and improve...
Wheatland Business Spotlight: Ms. B-Haven’s Alpacas
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Nearly 15 years ago, two women set off to attend a fiber arts festival. Barb Scutt’s interest in the event was spurred by her love of alpacas, animals that are bred for the fiber in their fluffy coats. Little did Beverly Hazelton, Scutt’s sister-in-law, know how...
Wheatland-Chili Art Teachers Receive Golden Apple Awards
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Last month not one, but two, Wheatland-Chili teachers were honored with WROC-TV “Golden Apple” awards. The awards, which highlight excellence in teaching, are handed out based on nominations from school community members across the greater Rochester area. T. J. Connor Elementary School art teacher Julia Mazzota...
Scottsville’s Legendary Mad Man
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Anyone walking or driving around Scottsville these days might be distracted by a dapper older man riding a red electric bicycle (at speed) (without a helmet). The man’s name is Bill Clune. The red bike was a birthday present to himself, an upgrade for an older...
Kael Nicolosi Buddy Bench Unveiled at T. J. Connor Elementary
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Last Thursday evening the Wheatland-Chili Central School District held a special ceremony to honor the life of Kael Nicolosi through the dedication of a “buddy bench.” Kael tragically died in February 2017 when a distracted driver ran a stop sign and hit the car that eight...
Historical Spotlight: Clifton, New York
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Every July a sign appears on Scottsville-Chili Road promoting the early August dates of the annual Clifton Fire Department Carnival. An arrow on the sign tells drivers to turn on Morgan Road to find their way to Clifton. For first timers who take the turn, they...
Artist Spotlight: Tim Limner — Husband, Father, Dolly Grip
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Ever watch a film through to the end to see the credits and ask yourself what a “best boy” or “dolly grip” is while you are waiting to see the name of an actor? While those who write, act in, and direct motion pictures are often...
Not Your Average Summer School: Wheatland-Chili Extended School Year Program Achieves Positive Outcomes
BY GRETCHEN SPITTLER BOCES 2 Communications Specialist According to a report published by the Brookings Institute, students loose an average of one full month worth of learned knowledge during summer vacation. Declines in math and reading are the most pronounced. This summer, Wheatland-Chili Middle School teachers Kaylee Mitchell and...
Neighbor Days at Genesee Country Village, September 1-3
All Labor Day weekend, Genesee Country Village & Museum, the state’s largest living history museum, is offering free admission to residents in five towns and villages surrounding the museum: Mumford, Caledonia, Scottsville, LeRoy, and Avon (zip codes 14511, 14423, 14546, 14482, and 14414). The museum has nearly 70 historic...
It’s no yolk: the chicken code debate resurfaces in Scottsville
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY The Scottsville Village Board of Trustees kicked off its August meeting last Tuesday evening with a lively discussion on domestic chicken farming. The current local law outlining the rules and regulations for raising such birds emphasizes the need to count one’s chickens because, as per the...
Dr. Dan Murray Returns to the Wheatland-Chili District
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY When school starts this September for students at Wheatland-Chili, there will be a familiar face in the halls. Scottsville resident and former Wheatland-Chili administrator Daniel Murray, Ed.D, has been chosen as the district’s new K-12 Assistant Principal. He is replacing Kristina Henry who decided to return...