Marjorie Byrnes, new Assemblywoman for the 133rd district, was given the oath of office in Geneseo by friend and mentor Livingston Judge Dennis Cohen on Friday, Dec. 28, at the Livingston County Courthouse. Byrnes, who defeated the previous Assemblyman Joe Errigo in the Republican primary for the 133rd Assembly seat and Democrat Barbara Baer in the November election, hails from Caledonia but is well known throughout the area. People who spoke … [Read more...]
Honeoye – December 24, 2018 Steven R. Cratsley
Honeoye: At age 70, Steven passed away on December 24, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents Leslie and Louise (Bennett) Cratsley and his sister, Sandra (Cratsley) Gendreau. Survived by his 8 other siblings; Sam (Linda) Cratsley, Sharon (Cratsley) Washburn, Stanley Cratsley, Susan (Walter) Menz, Stewart Cratsley, Gary (Erin) Cratsley, Mary Schrieb, Lorraine (Jack) Stover, along with many nieces, nephews and his very close friend Dave … [Read more...]
Honeoye – December 22, 2018 Susan M. Kavanaugh McManus
Honeoye/Rochester: Passed away peacefully on December 22, 2018, at age 74, after surviving six joyful and productive years with cancer. Predeceased by her husband Dean McManus, and her parents Lawrence and Helen Kavanaugh. Survived by her loving children Brian, Chad and Josh McManus; her beloved grandchildren Roan, Ella and Tristan McManus; her devoted brother and sister, Dan Kavanaugh and Marcia (Robert) Schmidt; her dear aunts Joan Swarthout … [Read more...]
Hemlock/Honeoye ~ December 21, 2018 William H. Frame “Bill”
Hemlock/Honeoye - Peacefully on December 21, 2018 at age 83. Predeceased by his son Mark William Frame, USN, sister Marjorie Dooley, brother Mark Butler Frame, and cousin Don (Betty) Butler former Victor residents. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years Judith (Vitek) Frame, children: Michael Frame of OR, Laura (Marty) Welch of Fairport, Jonathan Frame of Phoenix, NY, Matthew (Karen) Frame of Honeoye Falls, and William James (Esme´) Frame of GA; … [Read more...]
Diocese of Rochester Catholic Schools Lead in NYS Assessments
AVON - Results of New York State assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics from 2018 reveal Diocese of Rochester Catholic Schools are outperforming schools throughout a twelve-county region including the Finger Lakes, Rochester, and Southern Tier. The Diocese of Rochester (DOR) Department of Catholic Schools operates 18 schools serving students in pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade. Since 2015, the number of DOR Catholic … [Read more...]
Video Contest For Students Grade 6 – 12
What does it mean to be American? That is the question that students in grades 6 - 12 can answer to enter a contest to win cash and prizes. StudentCam is C-SPAN's annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. This year students in grades 6-12 are asked to create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the new … [Read more...]
Here comes Santa Claus ….
It's Christmas eve day and everyone is busy running last minute errands, buying that last gift and making sure everything is wrapped. It's the fun of the season. It's the hassle of the season. It's a great time of the year for children and helps those of us who are a bit older remember the excitement this season brings, Thus for your children and the child within all of us here is a link to track Santa … [Read more...]
Stamps Increasing Five Cents
The U.S. Postal Service is getting the biggest increase in its history starting this January 27, 2019. The cost of a Forever stamp, or mailing a one-ounce letter, jumps from 50 cents to 55 cents. This is the third annual increase in a row. Stamps rose from from 49 to 50 cents on Jan. 21 of this year Each additional ounce for a First Class Mail letter will cost an extra $0.15. Similarly, Priority Mail Express will see an average … [Read more...]
The Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters Are Holding Their 14th Annual Art Show
Livingston County will be well represented at this annual art show. There are artists from Livonia, Caledonia and Dansville. There will also be other painters from Pittsford, Fairport, Canandaigua, Batavia, Macedon, Sterling, Ontario, Phelps, Kent, Baldwinsville, Rush and Rochester. The Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters 14th Annual Art Show Opens January 1, 2019 Awards and Reception Sunday, January 6th The Genesee Valley Plein … [Read more...]
Investigation of Gun Theft Leads To Felony Charges
LIMA: Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of two individuals on felony charges after Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a stolen handgun. On December 7, 2018 a Lima resident on Community Drive in the Village of Lima requested that a Sheriff’s Deputy respond out to investigate the theft of a pistol from their vehicle. Deputies with the Patrol Division, as well as an Investigator with the Criminal Investigations Division, responded to … [Read more...]