LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is offering classes to Livingston County parents who want to better understand their childrens' developmental stages, family harmony, and happiness. According to a press release from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Livingston County (CCE), one class is designed for parents of children ages 1 to 4 and the other class is for parents of children ages 5 to 12. The $50 class … [Read more...]
Livingston County K9 Team Teaches BOCES Law Enforcement Students
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The most senior Deputy and police dog team at the Livingston County Sheriff's Office gave a special presentation on Wednesday to students at the Mount Morris BOCES campus. According to a Facebook post by the Sheriff's Office, Deputy Martin Herkimer and his K9 parter Oxo shared their knowledge with BOCES students in the Criminal Justice program. "How wonderful,can't beat a man's best friend!!" commented Jackie … [Read more...]
Daviau Welcomes New Year as GCC Foundation President
BATAVIA — New officers have arrived with the new year to the Genesee Community College (GCC) Foundation, which guides fundraising programs, endowment funds, and stewardship activities for GCC. According to a press release from GCC, the Foundation Board is comprised of leading civic and business leaders, all volunteers, who guide the Foundation's fund raising programs, endowment funds, and stewardship activities, and who serve as advocates for … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo’s Supervising Janitor Wins Award and Surprise Visit from Son
GENESEO — SUNY Geneseo's supervising janitor has received an Outstanding Quality Service Award for 2015, and a surprise visit from her son, a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. Ava Pascalar, supervising janitor in SUNY Geneseo's Facilities Services Department, has received the college's Gloria and Van Quaal Outstanding Quality Service Award for 2015. "Ava is a hard worker, someone who follows her procedures and gets her work done, but she also is … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo to Use $475K to Build Honors Transfer Path with Brockport and MCC
GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo is receiving funding from the newly-established SUNY Investment and Performance Fund to build its existing honors program and strengthen program ties with SUNY Brockport and Monroe Community College (MCC). The college will receive $200,000 for supplies, equipment, and training associated with the creation of a Critical Language Consortium which gives students access to Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Russian at SUNY … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Cops and Teachers Replace Filched Sneaks
MOUNT MORRIS — When a basketball player's $200 sneakers disappeared from his locker at Mount Morris central school, police officers and school faculty came together to right the wrong and replace them. The student, a senior, had his $200 pair of Nike Lebron James shoes stolen from his gym locker during an away basketball game on December 18. "I sent out an email about collecting some money to buy a new pair for the student," said Mount … [Read more...]
WNY Donates 300 Devices to Soldiers
NYLON — Some of those deployed as part of America's armed forces around the world will be able to call home for free, thanks to the generosity of Western New York residents. According to a press release from Senator Catherine Young, this years' Cell Phones for Soldiers drive with Cell Phones for Soldiers gathered about 300 devices. “Our community members are known for their generous spirit, especially during the holiday season, and this … [Read more...]
Dansville ArtWorks and U of R Noyes Gather Hat Art for Cancer
DANSVILLE — Dansville's Main Street art gallery is teaming with University of Rochester Noyes Health to gather artwork that examines the role of the hat in the life of someone with cancer while also raising funds for cancer research. According to a press release from Dansville ArtWorks, they and U of R Noyes the 'Hats Off' fundraiser culminates in an auction on Apr. 30. "Artists are invited to donate 2D, 3D and literary works that reflect … [Read more...]
Geneseo’s Community Bank Welcomes Caledonia Native as Manager and Notary
GENESEO — The Community Bank on Lakeville Road welcomes a new branch manager this week who will serve as a community liaison and notary public for local residents. Lisa Kime has worked in the banking business for over a decade and says she is looking forward to fulfilling her duties as community liaison and notary public. "I've been looking into which community organizations I could benefit the most," said Kime. "I'm very excited about … [Read more...]
Betrothed Foxes Move into Village of Geneseo
GENESEO — An apparently healthy pair of red foxes have taken up residence in the Village of Geneseo in the peak of the breeding season, shopping for morsels between street lamps, hedges and porches in the snow. Wildlife photographer and Oak Street resident Dwight Folts said that he and his wife have spotted a fox only once in past years in the Village, and never during the day. "We have seen a single fox in past years but never in … [Read more...]