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Local farmers markets highlight organic, sustainable agriculture
Eating local has become easier and more convenient, thanks to the flourishing state of farmers markets. via Democrat & Chronicle
Apr 13, 2008 | Democrat & Chronicle
Agricultural operations win tourism grants
“People are really disconnected from their food supply, but seemingly they want to be connected to it”
A Groveland farm-turned-classroom and an Avon composter of cow manure are two Livingston County agricultural enterprises that won state agri-tourism grants. via Democrat & Chronicle
Apr 7, 2008 | Democrat & Chronicle
Overturned rig blocks portion of I-390
A tractor-trailer carrying bottled water overturned just before midnight and blocked a portion of Interstate 390 in Livingston County, according to Livingston County Sheriff's deputies. via Democrat & Chronicle
Apr 2, 2008 | Democrat & Chronicle
SW column: Join Rotarians to help them help others
“They profit most who serve best.”
Enrique H. Miyares Jr. * Southwest Source * March 31, 2008 Avon Rotary Club President Barbara Herman invites all service-minded people, male or female, in the area to join Rotary and augment its roster of 50 ... via Democrat & Chronicle
Mar 31, 2008 | Democrat & Chronicle
JC Jones and Associates has named Thomas Ammer a partner. He has been with the firm since 2002 and has decades of experience in finance, accounting, auditing and operations. via Democrat & Chronicle
Mar 28, 2008 |
State DEC holds seminar on bears
“They start ripping (hives) apart, and the only thing you can do is put up an electrical fence to keep them away”
Black bears were sighted throughout Monroe County last year, and wildlife officials expect them to reappear soon. via Democrat & Chronicle
Mar 21, 2008 | WROC-TV Rochester
“It can be used for anything from an emergency to a hunter that's lost in the woods, we could actually walk them out to a road”
Technology helped authorities in Livingston County track down a prankster Wednesday and it was a cell phone signal that led them to the culprit. via WROC-TV Rochester
Mar 19, 2008 | Democrat & Chronicle
Diocese will close another Catholic school
“We're exploring remaining here as a private school. That is in the hands of the parish right now”
A 14th Catholic school in the region will close at the end of the current school year. via Democrat & Chronicle
Mar 12, 2008 | Democrat & Chronicle
Henrietta Molly Slifer, daughter of Mary and Randy Slifer of Henrietta, and a graduate of Bishop Kearney High School, was named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Le Moyne College in Syracuse. via Democrat & Chronicle
Mar 7, 2008 | Democrat & Chronicle
Mac and cheese that's sure to please
“Even though I prefer shells to elbows (shells hold more of that creamy sauce), I promise to keep an open mind if you select me as a judge.”
We received more than 30 terrific essays from readers touting their connoisseurship in casseroles. via Democrat & Chronicle









