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Spelling Bee
J.C. Sawyer of Baldwin Business Services puzzles out the word "treacly." Her team guessed the spelling of that word incorrectly, paving the way for the winning team, Genesee Valley Motors.

How do you spell orthographer?

The Genesee Valley Motors team, The New Orthographers, went the distance to emerge the winners at the Livingston County Catholic Charities Corporate Spelling Bee.

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Literacy project
Stanley Rychlicki captures the students’ attention with his stories of his experiences as a pipeline inspector.

What’s your story, Cal-Mum?

Ninety-year old Stanley Rychlicki entertains people in his Caledonia community with his stories about his experiences walking the oil pipeline.

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Federal funds to aid local schools

The United States Education Department announced last week that New York State will receive nearly $700 million in funding from the federal government in the Race to the Top competition.

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Congressman Chris Lee gets a tour of Monroe Industries from company vice president Bonnie Webster.

Republicans hear from primary candidates at its annual fundraiser

Livingston County Republicans united in a resounding message that was declared loud and clear from their meeting held at the Genesee River Hotel in Mt. Morris — and may well have been heard in Albany and Washington.

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St. Columba marks 125 years

St. Columba marks 125 years

The parishioners of St. Columba Roman Catholic church are celebrating 125 years of faithful worship at 198 North Street in Caledonia. The parish is participating in a variety of events leading up to November’s official anniversary when Bishop Matthew Clark will celebrate Mass at St. Columba. Last week the parishioners played in a golf tournament to raise money toward the celebration activities. A Christmas ornament to commemorate the parish’s anniversary is being created and will be available for sale this fall.

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Danielle Molisani having fun at Caledonia’s Hamilton Park Penny Carnival.  Hip Hop to an Old Fashioned Summer encourages summer recreation programs.  Kids can win prizes for their participation.

Health partnership offers late-summer activities

The dog days of summer are here but there are still several weeks before the kids go back to school. The Genesee Valley Health Partnership has many fun activities to help fill the rest of your summer vacation days, kids!

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Voters test out new electronic polling machines

Voters test out new electronic polling machines

Voters in September’s primary election will come face to face with the new voting procedure, which replaces the customary lever voting machine that most people are familiar with. Laura Schoonover, commissioner of Livingston County Board of Elections says lever voting machines are now illegal in New York State.

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United Way campaign moves into fall, and a brighter economy

United Way campaign moves into fall, and a brighter economy

Though many people would say 2009-2010 was headlined by a difficult economy including job losses and increased needs among America’s middle class families, still the residents of Livingston County generously contributed $260,000 to United Way. Twenty-one local health and human service programs will receive United Way funding to continue helping those in need.

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A night out with the police

A night out with the police

Tuesday, August 3 marked the 27th Annual National Night Out event, which is aimed at increasing drug and crime awareness and educating people on prevention strategies. The program is sponsored in part by Target.

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Livingston County Fair at Caledonia

Livingston County Fair at Caledonia

The sun shines on the first week in August and the Livingston County Fair at Caledonia! The fair was in town August 3 – 7 and offered the kinds of hometown fun activities that is the agricultural county’s heritage.

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Death notices, June 20:

Paul C. MacDonald DANSVILLE — Paul C. MacDonald, 94, died June 13, 2012. Arrangements, Hindle Funeral Home, Dansville. Sandra Lessord Manley CALEDONIA — Sandra Lessord Manley, 71, died June 14, 2013. Arrangements,

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Terry L. Sherwood

CONESUS LAKE/ROCHESTER — Terry L. Sherwood, 62, of Conesus Lake and Rochester, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Teresa House in Geneseo, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Rose

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Shirley V. Buck

GENESEO — Shirley V. Buck, 91, of Long Point Road in Geneseo, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert

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James L. Ozzello Jr.

LIVONIA — James L. Ozzello Jr. died June 10, 2013 at age 80 years. Survived by his wife Carolyn Maki; his children, James (Julie) Ozzello, Mike (Laurie) Ozzello, Mark Ozzello,

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Margaret “Peg” Settles Coyne

AVON/SEATTLE, Wash. — Margaret “Peg” Settles Coyne died May 13, 2013 at age 83. She is survived by her husband, Ivan; daughter, Maura (Steve) Goodwin; sons, Kevin (Lisa) Settles, Seth

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Lyda M. Stevens

AVON — Lyda M. Stevens, born May 3, 1925 in Lima, N.Y., passed peacefully into the loving arms of God on May 22, 2013 at age 88. She was predeceased

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