GENESEO — Teresa House received a $2,500 grant from the America's Farmers Grow Communities program thanks to being nominated by Livingston County Farmer, Craig Phelps. According to a press release from Teresa House Grow Communities is sponsored by the Monsanto Fund which provides farmers the opportunity to give back to nonprofit organizations they care in about in their local communities. “The Teresa House Board of Directors, staff and … [Read more...]
Email to the Editor: Fletcher Will Make Outstanding Addition to Geneseo Village Board
The following is an email submitted by Susan McKenna, Retired Lecturer from SUNY Geneseo and Resident of Conesus, to the GeneseeSun.com for publication. The attitudes and ideas expressed below should not be interpreted as the opinion of the GeneseeSun.com. In a time when some politicians make decisions based on false facts and fake news, it is refreshing to learn that Dr. Leah Fletcher is running for the Geneseo Village Board. Her ability to … [Read more...]
Email to the Editor: Fletcher Perfect for Geneseo Village Board
GENESEO – The following is an email submitted by Sally Wood to the GeneseeSun.com for publication. The attitudes and ideas expressed below should not be interpreted as the opinion of the GeneseeSun.com. To the editor of the Genesee Sun I am writing today to fully support Leah Fletcher for a position on the Geneseo Village Board. I have known her as a friend and as a fellow board member for the Geneseo Community Players. We served together … [Read more...]
EMAIL TO THE EDITOR: This Introvert is Running for Geneseo Town Council
The following is an email submitted by Leah Fletcher to the GeneseeSun.com for publication. The attitudes and ideas expressed below should not be interpreted as the opinion of the GeneseeSun.com. I would like to thank Conrad Baker and Josh Williams at the Genesee Sun for hosting the Geneseo Town Council candidate debate on Monday night, October 23, 2017. I greatly appreciated the positive dialogue and the ability to share thoughts and ideas … [Read more...]
EMAIL TO THE EDITOR: Why I Am Running for Geneseo Town Council
The following is an email submitted by Leah Fletcher to the GeneseeSun.com for publication. The attitudes and ideas expressed below should not be interpreted as the opinion of the GeneseeSun.com. Geneseo is a wonderful town. My husband and I have loved raising our family here. I have a deep appreciation of the history and charm of our beautiful valley. Geneseo has so many things to offer! My family has enjoyed being a part of the GCS public … [Read more...]
Contested Town Races Galore in November
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Contested races seem to be on in more than half of the 14 Livingston County towns to send in unofficial caucus results so far. The Livingston County Board of Elections reminds the public that caucus results will not be certified until late September and might change before then. "There will be caucuses through September 19 and candidates can decline until September 22," said David DiPasquale, Democratic Commissioner for … [Read more...]
Geneseo Dems Pick 3 With College Ties for Town Council
GENESEO – A Geneseo Democratic caucus designated three candidates with ties to SUNY Geneseo for the three Town Council seats that are up in November. The caucus designated SUNY Geneseo student Wesley D. Ebersole, SUNY Geneseo professor Tony Macula and Leah Fletcher, wife of SUNY Chancellor's Award-winning SUNY Geneseo professor Dr. Kurt Fletcher, without contest. "I do not have a speech prepared, thank you for this," said Ebersole, a … [Read more...]
Brick by Brick, the Teresa House Walk of Remembrance Grows
GENESEO — The Teresa House, walk of remembrance is growing as 48 of the 93 bricks have now been installed. Teresa House, which offers comfort care ministry to residents who are nearing the end of a terminal illness, and to their families, by providing a home environment of love, dignity and support is using the brick program to raise money. According to Leah Fletcher, from the Teresa House, the project can accommodate 500 bricks and can be … [Read more...]