GENESEO – The following is an email submitted by William Hess to the GeneseeSun.com for publication. The attitudes and ideas expressed below should not be interpreted as the opinion of the GeneseeSun.com. If I close my eyes just long enough, it's summer again in Geneseo, the students have just left, and quietude has settled in the Valley. The bulk of Dr. Walker's garden is in bloom, and requires near daily maintenance, each species of plant … [Read more...]
Three SUNY Geneseo Music Groups to Perform in College Concert
GENESEO — The SUNY Geneseo Wind Ensemble, Clarinet Choir and Saxophone Quartet will perform a free and public concert featuring two works by members in the Wind Ensemble. According to a press release from SUNY Geneseo, the concert will be Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. in Wadsworth Auditorium. “The program will highlight the talents of the ensembles performing, as well as the soloists,” said Ernest Lascell, Conductor and member of the College's … [Read more...]
Springwater Celebrates its 200th Birthday with Full Year of Events
SPRINGWATER — Springwater is celebrating its 200th birthday with a year packed with unique events starting in April. According to a press release from Diane Olson with the Lake Country Weekender, the Town was established by an act of the New York State Legislature on April 17, 1816. “The Springwater Bicentennial Committee has been hard at work for many months planning numerous activities to honor Springwater’s 200-year history and to create … [Read more...]
U of R Noyes Health and Myers Cancer Center Host Senator Young
DANSVILLE — Noyes Health was pleased to host New York State Senator Cathrine Young for a tour of the Ann and Carl Myers Cancer Center project on Saturday. According to a press release from Noyes Health, Senator Young toured the renovated Diagnostic Imaging and Physical Therapy space, which will be opening soon. The cancer center, scheduled for completion in 2017, will serve as a hub for oncology services across the Southern Tier. "The Ann … [Read more...]
Caledonia Woman Claims Opioid Pill is Asprin, Served Headache
CALEDONIA — A Caledonia resident was arrested by Caledonia Police on Jan. 8 on drug charges after claiming that an unlabeled bottle of pills were asprin when they were in fact opioid pain killers. According to a press release from Caledonia Police Chief Daniel Chapman, Kayleigh Miceli, 24, was charged with misdemeanor Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree after the officer found the pills in the glove … [Read more...]
St. Michael’s Windows Depict the Legacy of Geneseo’s Wadsworths
GENESEO — A distinguished SUNY Geneseo professor gave a presentation Sunday afternoon on a few little-known treasures housed at St. Michael's Church on Main Street. Dr. William Cook, a Distinguished Teaching Professor of History, explained some of the biblical allusions present in St. Michael's stained-glass windows, which refer to the deep history of the land and people of the Genesee Valley. "It's good to look around before services … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Professor to Shed Light on Main Street’s National Treasure Windows at St. Michael’s
GENESEO — One of SUNY Geneseo's distinguished teaching professors will be sharing his expertise about a national treasure on Main Street Geneseo, the beautiful stained-glass windows at St. Michael's Church. The Rev. Dr. William O. Daniel, Jr., Rector at St. Michael's, said that one of the church's gorgeous stained-glass windows is one of only two in North America that were made by William Morris. "These windows add a sense of beauty to the … [Read more...]
Little Lakes Sustainability Network Brings Talks to Geneseo
GENESEO — If you've ever been curious about reducing heating costs and your carbon footprint, then a new, local community presentation series is here to help. On Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 the Little Lakes Sustainability Network kicked off the new year with the first in its series of monthly presentations on practical ways to improve environmental sustainability, with presenter Bill Labine of Avon instructing on the 'passive house' approach to … [Read more...]
Dansville ArtWorks Seeks Coordinator for Flourishing Gallery
DANSVILLE – Dansville's very own Main Street art gallery is looking for a Gallery Coordinator to oversee and nurture the gallery's blossoming space and programs. According to a press release from Dansville ArtWorks Inc., they are seeking a part-time Gallery Coordinator to oversee operations and management of their gallery, consignment, retail and workshop space at 178 Main Street. “The gallery coordinator is our "face" to the community," … [Read more...]
GCC to Accept Bids for Construction of Two Buildings
NYLON — Genesee Community College (GCC) will be offering two major construction projects for bid to contractors after reviews by the GCC Board of Trustees. According to a press release from GCC, JMZ Architects and Planners are carefully designing the bid packages to attract as many local contractors as possible. "Construction documents are almost complete and everything is on schedule," said Kristin G. Schmitt, AIA, principal of JMZ … [Read more...]