SPARTA – Squirrel hunters gathered in huge numbers for a squirrel hunting tournament to top them all in memory of kind friend and former Deputy Sheriff Branden Merrick. The tournament, organized by Branden's brother Kevin Merrick and family, saw huge participation, donations to Livingston County Hospice, and total squirrels taken. "With every squirrel tournament we want to give to the organizations and places that helped my brother when he … [Read more...]
Livingston County Farmers Suddenly Pool Huge Charity Donation
MOUNT MORRIS – Several Livingston County farms had a hand in donating a huge delivery of food and winter clothing to charity in a sudden effort that took just two days. Seemingly out of nowhere, farmers sprang into action when the idea struck to pool 'extra' harvest and winter clothes and donate them in one big bunch. The final haul was 40 bushels of squash, 15 'big bags' of cabbage, 15 'large bags' of onions, over 300 loaves of Monk's Bread, … [Read more...]
‘SUNY Geneseo Champions’ Give $500K to College
GENESEO – A couple of graduates from SUNY Geneseo gave a $500,000 gift to the College 'in support of several initiatives within the college’s strategic plan that enhance the quality of the educational experience students receive at Geneseo.' According to a press release from SUNY Geneseo, the gift from Kevin Gavagan (1975) and Nancy Gavagan (1976) will provide endowments for three areas of the college: a $100,000 scholarship fund for incoming … [Read more...]
Local Ford Dealers Donate Car to Mount Morris’ Auto Tech Students
MOUNT MORRIS – The Rochester Area Ford Dealers kicked off Teacher Appreciation Week by donating a current Ford vehicle and related technical and computer support to the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership in Mount Morris. According to a press release from the Rochester Area Ford Dealers, this is the third consecutive year that the Ford Future Techs program supplied a Rochester-area school’s automotive technical-repair program with a current … [Read more...]
Ford Dealers’ Vehicle Donation Drives Mount Morris Auto Tech Students
MOUNT MORRIS – Automotive tech students will have a pre-owned 2014 vehicle to roll up their sleeves and dive into, courtesy of Rochester-Area Ford Dealers. According to a press release from the 2014 pre-owned vehicle will be used by high school students and faculty during the school year as part of the Career and Technical Education Center. The donation event coincides with Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers in auto tech repair programs … [Read more...]
York Animal Hospital Fetches Vest for Sheriff K9 Hondo
YORK – York Animal Hospital is the proud full sponsor of a protective vest for one of the Livingston County Sheriff's Office's K9 officers. The bullet and stab-proof vest comes from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. due to a generous $1,050 sponsorship from York Animal Hospital's annual holiday fundraiser. "Normally the vest would have gone to the next dog in queue anywhere in the country," said Kaye Morgan, DVM at York Animal Hospital. "This is … [Read more...]
Dansville Lions Deliver $2K to Myers Cancer Center Construction
DANSVILLE – The Dansville Lions Club has delivered on their multi-year commitment to support the Ann and Carl Myers Cancer Center construction project. According to a press release from U of R Medicine Noyes Health, Dansville Lions Club members Mike Cloonan and Barry Haywood visited Noyes Health on July 13 to present a $2000 donation to the cancer center project. Accepting the donation were Noyes Health Foundation Chairman Jon Shay, Noyes … [Read more...]
NYS Senate Passes Bills Encouraging New Yorkers to be Organ Donors
NYLON — The New York State Senate has passed legislation meant to encourage more New Yorkers to become organ and tissue donors. According to a press release from Senator Patrick Gallivan, the bills, which have been sent to the Assembly for review, focus on enhancing public awareness and increasing the number of New Yorkers who sign up to help save lives through organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation. “Nearly 10,000 New Yorkers are … [Read more...]
Leicester Infant Paisley Rassau Battling Cancer
LEICESTER — A Leicester infant is seeking much-needed medical funds for her chemotherapy treatments. According to Pearl Runfola's GoFundMe page, the site is in place to help raise money for the chemotherapy treatments Paisley will need throughout her treatment. "A week ago, the Rassau family found out that their sweet baby girl, Paisley, who is not quite 1 year old, has cancer," says the original site. "The type of cancer is still not … [Read more...]
Ways you can help your community this season
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The holiday season is all about giving. What better way to celebrate the season than to donate toys, clothing, household items, or food to those who need it locally. Here are a few examples of places and ways you can give to help others this holiday season. The Christmas program at Catholic Charities of Livingston County brings great joy to many families and children. In 2011, their Christmas program served 115 … [Read more...]