Caledonia Rubbish Fire Fills the Sky With Smoke
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- Published on Tuesday, 09 August 2011 09:34
- Written by Josh Williams
CALEDONIA — The Fire Department had to deal with a remote rubbish fire that filled the sky with a plume of smoke visible for miles.
According to officials the rubbish pile had numerous tiers in it causing the heavy smoke.
The rubbish pile was located about a quarter of a mile off of Rte 5 and 20 between Barks Road and West River Road.
No word yet on the cause of the fire.
Five Star Bank Presents Donation to the Caledonia-Mumford Middle High School Marching Band
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- Published on Friday, 08 July 2011 16:05
- Written by Josh Williams
CALEDONIA — Five Star Bank presented a $500 donation to the Caledonia-Mumford Middle High School Marching Band during a ceremony at the bank’s Caledonia branch, where the band also performed for event attendees. The donation was awarded as part of the bank’s corporate charitable giving program, which primarily focuses on children and education.
Martin Griffith, commercial market executive for Five Star Bank, and Five Star Bank Caledonia Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Michelle Barber presented a check to Matthew Trost, director of the Caledonia-Mumford Middle High School Marching Band. Trost noted the donation will be used to fund new equipment, uniforms and trips.
“Five Star Bank is proud to support youth activities that help students learn and grow in the communities we serve,” said Griffith. “Having the opportunity to help contribute to learning programs for our youth is part of what being a community bank is all about.”
Emerald Ash Borer Infestation Being Fought in Caledonia
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- Published on Wednesday, 25 May 2011 20:24
- Written by Josh Williams
CALEDONIA — The New York State Department of Conservation is cutting down 28 ash trees in an effort to fight the Emerald Ash Borer taking over the region and decimating the regional ash tree population.
The grove of ash trees on Sand Hill Rd., some nearly 80 feet high, are being knocked down in an effort to funnel the Emerald Ash borer into a controlled area and then kill the insect.
"We are working hard to try and stay ahead of them," said Josh Payette a Senior Forest Health Technician for the DEC, "We got to this one early so the damage is quite light."
Payette and a team are using a technique called phloem girdling where they pull away the bark of a tree, lure in the beetle to attack and then kill the infested tree and bug before the Emerald Ash Borer can spread.
According to Angela Ellis from the Livingston County Planning Department those who own Ash trees and are interested in learning more about the Emerald Ash Borer can attend a free workshop at Long Point Park on June 4th at 10 am.
The Caledonia Firemen's Parade and Family Fun Day
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- Published on Monday, 13 June 2011 00:12
- Written by Josh Williams
CALEDONIA — The Firemen's Parade and Family Fun Day took place over the weekend with it's traditional festivities.
The parade started downtown and then went down to J.W. Jones Hall. Afterwards there was live music in the beer tent with The Frequency.
Later on Saturday Caledonia celebrated Family Fun Day with live music from Bob's Brother's Band followed by Double Cross and Ransomville.
The weekend had games, laser tag, mega slide, bounce houses, great food, and a bocce tournament.
Cal-Mum Grad Completes Marine Corps Combat Training
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- Published on Sunday, 20 March 2011 13:47
- Written by Josh Williams
CALEDONIA — Congratulations to Robbie Webster who has just competed his Marine Corps Combat Training Program.
Webster who graduated from Cal-Mum in 2010, will be going on to Military Police School.
Robbie is the son of John and Bonnie Webster of Caledonia.
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