Around Geneseo
TRIAD warned of new phone scam
A TRIAD member contributed this warning at the October meeting. “I received a telephone call from an individual identifying himself as an AT&T Service Technician who was conducting a test on the telephone lines.”
He stated that to complete the test I should touch (9), zero (O), the pound (#) sign and then hang up.” Luckily the contributor was suspicious and refused.
Upon contacting the telephone company, “I was informed that by doing as I was asked, you give the requesting person full access to your telephone line, which enables them to place long distance calls billed to home phone numbers.”
The TRIAD member further learned this scam originates in many jails and prisons.
TRIAD advisor, Deputy Dan also backed up such advice. Do not press 90# for anyone.
Around town
During William Mayer’s SUNY Geneseo presentation last week he explained the dynamics of the Undecided in presidential elections. Swing voters usually are more moderate. His personal feeling is that they will favor President Obama this time around.
From Geneseo Central School: Chicka, Chicka, Boom-Boom! Boom Art by Alexandria, Jackie, Phillip, Jonah, Bobbyjo, Keenan, Kylie to name a few was enjoyed. A kindergarten theme is Catch a Wave.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (News and Events) reported 12 military persons associated with their church in the armed forces: Ted Chandler, Keith DeGregory, Patrick Dudley, Bill Dunn, Clifford Flint, Kim Little, Dion Little, Candice More, Patrick Robinson, Joshua Rowley, Jesse Wakefield, and Martha Wadsworth with prayers for safety requested for all of them.
Laura and Sophie Wood are collecting Campbell’s labels for Education and General Mills Box Tops for Educating to help support Harmony Early Learning Center.
Another collector is Doris Whitney; collecting holiday cards to be used by inmates at the Sonyea prison facilities.
Kudos to Marge Harding and the Lecture Selection Committee for their choice of this year’s Harding Lecturer. It was Megan Marshall, author of the newly issued “Peabody Sisters.” Three Women Who Ignited “American Romanticism.” The book was called a stunning work of biography. The speaker was well-prepared and gave a lucid presentation to the large crowd.
The Geneseo United Church “Messenger” encourages keeping in touch with local college students by e-mail, a note or even a care package named were Brandon Hilyard, Jake McCoy, Valentina McEany, KT Meierdiercks, Lia Rosier, and Rachel Varner.
“Expressions of the Civil War will be an exhibit theme at the New Deal Gallery with an opening reception on Dec. 6. It is a special guest exhibit arranged by the County historian, Amie Alden.
Happy birthdays: Leslie McCurdy, Jeff Crane, Oct. 22; Amanda Hellwig and Laura Hellwig, 23; Lyle Lehman, Charles Elem, 24; K.C. Bailey, Emily Lamb, 30; Gaynor, Nov. 12, Steve Wiener, 14.
Rotary Cog Grindings
Past-President Paul Metzger’s daughter Darlene spoke at the Oct. 8 meeting. Darlene recently returned from duty in Afghanistan.
Among her many achievements was president of the Binghamton Rotary Breakfast Club. She now is head of Motor Vehicles. Members were to be busy once more at the Genesee Valley Hunt Races.
President Tim Brinduse reported an early evening meeting was scheduled for Oct. 15. Rotary will also take part in planning the Village Halloween parade.
Best wishes to Linda LeMoyne on her Town of Geneseo retirement although she will stay busy with other town responsibilities.
Kudos to Fred Parker and Peggy Linton and duties connected with medical appointment rides recently.
18 Years Ago in Geneseo
After a program on the history of the District Number Five cobblestone former students came together once again- Margaret Haley VanNorton, Elizabeth Durney Adams, Michael Doty, Sally Bishop, Moses, Robert McDonald, Margaret Merlino McCaughey and Alice Carr. Mr. McDonald admitted to some Halloween deviltry at the school as a kid.
