Canandaigua Lake’s smallest island, known for generations as “Squaw Island” has been renamed. The island, which is a state park, was recently renamed Skenoh Island (pronounced SCAN O), meaning in Iroquois, “health” or “peace.” The name change is effective immediately. The U.S. Geographic Names Committee, the New York Museum, and the New York State Department of Enviromental Conservation recommended and approved the name change, and federal … [Read more...]
WHEELCHAIR-BOUND MAN KILLED IN HIT AND RUN IN CANANDAIGUA
An elderly disabled man in a motorized scooter-wheelchair died after he was hit by a truck on South Main St., Canandaigua, on Saturday around 8 pm, Oct. 23. The man was crossing South Main St. near Niagara Street in the crosswalk on his scooter when he was hit by a dark green classic 1950’s truck, which sped off after the crash. A picture of the truck is above. The man, unidentified at press time, was airlifted to Strong Memorial … [Read more...]
ESL Federal Credit Union Announces Two New District Managers
ESL Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotions of two branch managers to the role of district manager: Angela Kaltenbach has been named eastside district manager Karen Preston has been named westside district manager Kaltenbach and Preston will each be responsible for managing more than 100 employees in their respective districts. They also will lead the sales coaching, team development, operational … [Read more...]
Bristol, NY: Scott P. Edersheim – October 18, 2021
At age 55, Scott passed on October 18, 2021, at the FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. He was born on August 3, 1966 in Rochester, NY. Survived by his parents Paul and Shariee (Miller) Edersheim of Bristol, sister Jamie Lynn (Edward) King; aunt Winona Miller Tallo; niece Madison Sheriee King, and nephew AJ King. Scott was a graduate of Ohio State University and worked in the IT industry for many years. Funeral services … [Read more...]
Voters Have to Decide on 2021 Statewide Ballot Proposal #1
There are five statewide proposals for you to vote on this election day. This is proposal #1. The rest will be printed by the Sun in the coming days to help you decide how you wish to vote. 2021 Statewide Ballot Proposal # 1 FORM OF SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL NUMBER ONE, AN AMENDMENT Amending the Apportionment and Redistricting Process This proposed constitutional amendment would freeze the number of state senators at 63, amend the … [Read more...]
Congressman Zeldin Kicks off Latest Campaign Swing in Monroe, Livingston, Ontario and Orleans Counties
On Thursday, October 14, 2021, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), who has been named the presumptive nominee for Governor of New York by both the New York Republican and Conservative Parties, arrived in Monroe County and spoke with local media, joined by with Gates Town Supervisor Cosmo Giunta and County Legislator Frank Alkofer. Following the media availability, Congressman Zeldin met with local Monroe County veterans. Later in the … [Read more...]
SENATE AND ASSEMBLY REPUBLICANS HOLD LISTENING SESSION WITH LOCAL FARMERS
Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, along with members of the Senate and Assembly Republican Conferences today, held a listening session with local farmers and stakeholders to hear about the pressing issues facing the agriculture industry. Discussions revolved around the potential impacts of lowering the 60-hour overtime threshold. Later this year, the New York State Farm Labor Wage Board will revisit the threshold set in 2019 and make a … [Read more...]
Congressman Zeldin Kicks of Next Campaign Swing in Monroe, Livingston, Ontario and Orleans Counties
The following events will take place today. The campaign manager asks that "Please note that an RSVP is required for the above event. Please let me know if you'd like to join us." Monroe County Following the launch of his Lieutenant Governor Search Committee, Congressman Zeldin will be in Monroe County tomorrow (10/14) afternoon to kick off his next campaign swing, during which he'll be hitting the Finger Lakes Region, the Southern … [Read more...]
October’s “In This Issue ” of Lake Country Echo – Now Available
Before I even begin to discuss the rest of this issue, let me sound the alarm. Everyone should read Rich Englebrecht’s article on our aging brain. Although, per my request, he mostly talks about writing, you will find it relevant to your own life. So, mark that page and meanwhile, enjoy the rest of our writers’ contributions. This month one of those contributors is me! In the Letter to the Publisher section, you will read a well … [Read more...]
Victor: Phyllis M. Wagner ~ October 11, 2021
At age 95, Phyllis passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021. She was born in Rochester, NY to the late John and Elinor Clohessy. Phyllis is predeceased by her husband; Ronald E. Wagner, her son Michael B. Wagner and her brother, Carl Clohessy. Survived by her children; Karen Wagner, Ellen Wratni and her husband Glenn, Roy Wagner, her grandchildren; Amy and her husband Anthony, Daniel Moore and his wife Brenda, Stephanie and … [Read more...]
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