As the United States formally ended its combat mission in Iraq this week, the candidates for the 29th Congressional District thanked the troops, credited the 2007 surge and turned their attention to activities in Afghanistan.
Both Republican Tom Reed and Democrat Matthew Zeller said they approved of the reduction of U.S. troops to levels below 50,000 in Iraq.
They disagreed, however, on the key to success in that country.
When Robert Cline was growing up in Pittsford, he got a close look at the life of a firefighter: His late father Charles was a longtime volunteer, and at one point chief, of the Pittsford Fire Department. He also had the opportunity to get to know several Monroe County sheriff’s deputies through the fire department.
Thanks to a grant by a local philanthropist, August 10 marked the first ceremonious day of a new era for EquiCenter, the Mendon-based volunteer-based, not-for-profit therapeutic horse center that benefits people with disabilities, veterans and at-risk youth.
The center officially moved from its former facility at 3409 Rush-Mendon Road to its new location, now named the EquiCenter at the William & Mildred Levine Ranch at 3247 Rush-Mendon Road.
Twenty years ago, Phyllis Kasdin saw a need for a children’s performing arts camp in Rochester.
“My goal was to give them a sense of self-esteem and a taste of the commitment it takes to be in any of the performing arts, and to expose them to theater and how it can help them later in life,” the Brighton resident said.
Canada geese are an example of the ultimate visitor who may have stayed at the party too long. State government officials are considering substantially culling a population of geese estimated at a quarter million. They might do well to consider what some crow as a success story in Brighton for humanely dealing with the problems caused by Canada geese.
Rylee Tepoel is a 10-year-old with a plan, and he’s sticking to it — no matter that someone who tested his sense of honor nearly caused him to give it all up.
Ted Micalos, who grew up in Chili and graduated from Gates Chili High School, played football and graduated from St. John Fisher College in Pittsford.
It’s that time of year again. Kids dread it; parents may be feeling some relief. Area students will return to school in early September, and parents are already thinking about school shopping.
For the first time in its 32-year history, Homearama is featuring culinary demonstrations, wine and beer tastings and musical performances during its nine-day run. More than 25,000 people attend Homearama each year, to tour the newly constructed, fully decorated and landscaped homes, and the more than 50 exhibitors with a variety of products and services related to “home.” Craig Antonelli, chairman of the home builders’ association, explained:
“This year we took our mission of educating consumers and showcasing the quality of our region and expanded it to showcase (even more).”
Dottore was recently elected as president of the Pittsford Rotary Club for 2010-11. She was a member of the Greece Rotary Club while she lived there, but joined the Pittsford club after she retired and moved into town. “What I love about the Pittsford club is it’s like a family,” Dottore said. “It’s a small enough club that everybody knows everybody, you really feel welcomed. It’s a fun group of people to be around.”
The Daniele family has proposed to build a car wash at the corner of Monroe Avenue and Clover Street in Brighton. However, the Town Board's demands have frustrated the developer enough to list the property for sale this morning.
The 39th annual Walnut Hill Farm Driving Competition began Wednesday in Pittsford and will run through Sunday.
The fourth annual town of Brighton Canal Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15. at Meridian Centre Park, 2025 S. Winton Road.
Ilie Ruby, a Brighton graduate, will return to the area for readings in Pittsford and Canandaigua.
Pittsford had a team play in the Challenger Baseball World Series at Frontier Field on June 19. Challenger Baseball is for boys and girls ages 6 to 18 who are mentally or physically challenged. Players can’t make an out, everyone gets a chance to hit during each inning, and every game ends in a tie. Each player has a buddy on the field to assist with hitting, running and fielding.
The Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester’s annual meeting will feature keynote speaker Uriel Heilman, managing editor of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, who will address “The Obama-Netanyahu Dynamic.”
The school glee club, A Choired Taste, formed in February and is ready to make its debut next week at the final choral concert of the school year.
The Pittsford farmers market made its debut at its new home earlier this month.
The market is now at 3750 Monroe Ave. after a stint at Pittsford Colony Plaza up the street. The market used to reside in Pittsford Plaza, but left with the construction of the Cheesecake Factory.
Brighton resident Lee Caine is organizing the Genesee Land Trust's Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 22. The Post asked her some questions about native plants.
Lifelong Pittsford resident Dorothy Watson is Pittsford’s newest Citizen of the Year.
