3rd Edition / November 2019

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Chamber seeks information on

‘Winter in the Village’ activities
Dansville’s Winter in the about what they will be do- holiday extravaganza is
Village festival returns on ing for Winter in the Village packed from morning to
Dec. 7. so that the event or activity night with fun experiences
The Dansville Area Cham- may be included in the list for every member of the Submitted Photo
ber of Commerce is asking and advertising for that family.
a member of the Dansville Chamber Marketing Com-
businesses and organiza- day. Your organization or busi-
Area Chamber, although it mittee meeting, scheduled
tions to share information The one-day community ness does not have to be
is appreciated. There is no for 8 a.m. Nov. 14 at
cost for contributing your Wamp Real Estate, 126
information for Winter in Main St., Dansville.
Fantasy of Lights illuminate Church Park the Village; the Dansville Please be sure to like and
The Fantasy of Lights project will see 50 trees erected Chamber’s goal is to pro- follow Discover Dansville
in Church Park in Dansville. mote Winter in the Village and Winter in the Village
The trees are in honor or memory of an individual for the benefit of everyone on Facebook.
or group. All the trees are decorated differently by the in our wonderful communi- To learn more about the
sponsors of the trees. ty. Dansville Area Chamber of
The trees go on sale in mid-November at the village Please submit your event Commerce, visit dansville-
clerk’s office, 14 Clara Barton St., and are in place or activity title, description, chamber.com or attend its
Thanksgiving weeked. The trees are lit by Santa Claus location, time and cost, if monthly board or marketing
during a ceremony at the Church Park Gazebo as part any, via email to to millcree- committee meetings (first
of “Winter in the Village.” Caroling often follows. [email protected], Monday at 7 a.m. and sec-
The project is sponsored by the Dansville Lions Club along with your name and ond Thursday at 8 a.m., re-
and the Village of Dansville. Submitted Photo contact information. spectively) at 126 Main St.,
You may also attend the Dansville.

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‘Winter in the Village’ brings

festive feeling to Dansville
The annual Winter in the The festival featured craft- Various choirs from the
Village festival brings the ers and other vendors at Dansville Central School
holiday season to down- the Genesee Community District sing throughout the
town Dansville on the first College Campus Center, evening, starting at the light-
Saturday of December each 31 Clara Barton St., which ing of the trees in Church
year. is down the street from the Park at 6 p.m.
This year’s festival is Town Hall, 14 Clara Barton The park is home to
scheduled for Dec. 7. St., where a craft and ven- the festival’s “Fantasy of
dor sale also begins in the Lights.” The Lions Club sells
early afternoon. trees to individuals and
Businesses will have sales groups for decorating in the
and specials throughout the park. Some are purchased
night. to memorialize individuals,
There will be vendors on some decorate them to hon-
Main Street and restaurants or their families, and some Submitted Photo
will have special all day groups decorate them to
parade follows a fire truck ny. The parade will begin
and through the evening to represent their group or or-
from the Dansville Fire De- forming around 4:10 p.m.,
help visitors stay warm. ganization.
partment, 11 Franklin St., to and participants can win
The Santa Hat Socie- Santa spends a big part
Dansville Artworks to pick prizes for being the best
ty sells the last of its raffle of the day at Dansville Art-
up Santa and take him to holiday dressed. The top
tickets and then it holds the Works, 153 Main St., meet-
the gazebo at Church Park three will receive prizes.
drawing at the end of the ing with children.
for the tree lighting ceremo-
Submitted Photo evening for big cash prize. About 5:15 p.m., a pet (Continued on next page.)
4 • November 2019 Discover Dansville

Winter in the Village which will include more for visitors to tour.
Continued from previous page. than a dozen businesses The primary school choir
on Main Street and the side will move from the gazebo
The primary school chil- streets. Wineries, brewer- to the Genesee Valley Cred-
dren will sing carols in the ies, and distilleries will be it Union balcony to sing af-
gazebo either before or af- present to pour samples of ter the tree lighting.
ter the tree lighting. lots of great flavors. The Windows will be decorat-
Bell ringing for the Salva- wine walk is from 6 to 8 ed by businesses and the
tion Army Red Kettle fund p.m. high school art department
drive will be happening in The High School Chamber has kids volunteer to paint
front of the town hall. Singers will be wandering windows festively for busi-
Commemorative wine around the street caroling. nesses who wish.
glasses will be for sale The American Red Cross’ “Winter in the Village”
around 5:30 for those par- Clara Barton House, 57 has been making holiday
ticipating in the wine walk, Elizabeth St., will be open memories for more than 20

K’s Canine Training hosts Santa for holiday event

K’s Canine Training Service, 10985 Route 36, will host Santa Claus from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Dec. 14.
Visitors can have pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus, including with their pets.
Photographs are take your own and free, said K’s owner Kaylee Walker-Lohrmann.
“Santa and Mrs. Claus love meeting all the dogs and they drive over an hour to do
so,” Walker-Lohrmann said.
Walker-Lohrmann asked that those seeking pictures do not bring aggressive dogs. Submitted Photo
K’s is also collecting donations for Susieq Dog Resq. Drop-off boxes will be in front
of the business so people may drop items off at any time. Items sought include new or years. When the festival be- down the street, bump into
gently loved pet supplies, food, cleaning supplies or money. gan, the intent was to rec- friends and neighbors en-
This is the third year that K’s will be collecting donations for rescue animals. reate the hustle and bustle joying the evening, look at
Walker-Lohrmann also is working on having adoptable pups at the event. of old-fashioned Christmas the lights, and listen to mu-
“It’s a great time of year to give back to not only people but to our furry friends,” shopping on Main Street sic.
Walker-Lohrmann said. when residents can wander

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Infusing Art into the Dansville Community

Dansville ArtWorks Inc., a Art exhibits, performing
nonprofit arts organization, arts events, consigned origi-
operates a community arts nal local artwork and books,
center and gift shop at 153 and art workshops for adults
Main Street, Dansville. and children are central to
The center is open noon to Dansville ArtWorks’ offer-
6 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m. to ings.
6 p.m. Fridays, and noon to Three successful community
3 p.m. Saturdays. arts programs are managed
During the “Winter in the by ArtWorks. They include
Village” festival, Dansville the Chalk Walk & ArtsFest, facebook.com/DansvilleArtWorks/photos
ArtWorks is open extended Fairy Doors of Dansville, and
shopping hours and hosts
Santa (sponsored by the
the Fourth Friday Open Mic
Performing Arts Series.
Dansville ArtWorks lists upcoming programs
A schedule of upcoming activities at Dansville ArtWorks, 153 Main St.:
Dansville Area Chamber of Dansville ArtWorks’ mis-
Commerce). sion is to cultivate and en- Ongoing
Special programs during hance the visual, literary, and Online Fall Art Auction, “Upcycled!”: All auction items on view at Dansville ArtWorks. Visit
Winter in the Village include: performing arts opportunities https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/upcycled-8717 to place bids. Auction
• 10 a.m to 8 p.m., shop- in the greater Dansville com- ends Nov. 30 at 2 p.m.
ping. Closed from 4 to 5 munity. Winter Exhibit: Nov. 1 to Dec. 21. Admission is free and open to the public.
p.m. during the fire truck and For more information, go
pet parade. to www.dansvilleartworks. Calls for Art
• Noon to 3:30 p.m., visits com or Facebook/Dansvil- For specific information, visit http://www.dansvilleartworks.com/calls-for-artists-.html
with Santa. leArtWorks, email dansvil- Upcoming exhibitions include: Solo Artist Gallery, artists desired for 2020 (March, April
• 5 to 8 p.m., holiday [email protected], or and September are still available; Fifth Annual Student Art Showcase, January and Feb-
baked goods sale by FitzPat- call (585) 335-4746. ruary 2020, open to all area students; Fifth Annual Juried Photography Exhibition, March
rick Farm Market. and April 2020.

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Special events and workshops:

Nov. 8: Friday Night Painting Party, 6 to 8 Dec. 4, 11 and 18: Extending shopping hours
p.m. $35 pp, $60 for 2, includes guided instruc- from 3 to 7 p.m.
tion by Melissa Gartz, supplies and wine. Reg- Dec. 7: Winter in the Village, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
ister two days in advance at Dansville ArtWorks A 50/50 raffle, with drawing at 8 p.m. Extend-
or https://squareup.com/store/dansville-art- ed shopping all day (closed 4 to 5 p.m. during
works-inc. parade). Visits with Santa from 12:30 to 3 p.m.,
Nov. 9: Birdhouse Decorating Class, 11 a.m. free, sponsored by Dansville Area Chamber of
to 12:30 p.m. $10 per person, includes guid- Commerce; Holiday Baked Goods Sale with
ed instruction by Nicole Alioto and all supplies. FitzPatrick Farm Market, 5 to 8 p.m.
Register two days in advance at Dansville Art- facebook.com/DansvilleArtWorks/photos
Dec. 13: Friday Night Painting Party, 6 to 8
Works or https://squareup.com/store/dans- p.m. $35 pp, $60 for 2, includes guided instruc-
ville-artworks-inc. Audience members welcome to participate fol- tion by Melissa Gartz, supplies and wine. Reg-
Nov. 16: Nanowrimo, 10 a.m. to noon. Up lowing featured artist with family friendly perfor- ister two days in advance at Dansville ArtWorks
your word count for National Novel Writing mances; please arrive early to sign up. Free and or https://squareup.com/store/dansville-art-
Month! Use our arts center as inspiration to open to the public. works-inc.
achieve your writing goal. Coffee and treats Nov. 23: Wine & Wreath Making, 6 to 8 Dec. 19: Thirsty Thursday Pour & Pour Painting
provided; free, open to the public. More about p.m. $45 per person, $80 for 2; includes guid- Class, 6 to 7:15 p.m. $27 per person includes
Nanowrimo at www.nanawrimo.org. ed instruction by Karen Specchio, supplies and instruction in acrylic pour by Samantha Davis,
Nov. 21: Thirsty Thursday Pour & Pour Painting wine. Register two days in advance at Dansville supplies and wine. Register two days in ad-
Class, 6 to 7:15 p.m. $27 per person includes ArtWorks or https://squareup.com/store/dans- vance at Dansville ArtWorks or https://square-
instruction in acrylic pour by Samantha Davis, ville-artworks-inc. up.com/store/dansville-artworks-inc.
supplies and wine. Register two days in ad- Nov. 28: Closed for Thanksgiving. Dec. 20: Bows, Boxes and Beer, 6 to 8 p.m.
vance at Dansville ArtWorks or https://square- Nov. 29: Black Friday Midday Madness Sale, Finish up your shopping and enjoy a beer tast-
up.com/store/dansville-artworks-inc. noon to 1 p.m. Surprise discount punchboard. ing! Free gift wrap.
Nov. 22: Open Mic Performing Arts Series, Nov. 30: Small Business Saturday, 10 a.m. to Dansville ArtWorks will be closed
6:30 p.m. Join us for the final event of the 2020 3 p.m. Shop from our wide selection of local fine Dec. 22 to Jan. 1, 2020.
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Helping Members with “Know, Like and Trust.”

You’ve probably heard is selling in order to make Introductions They also gives them an op-
about people wanting to an impulse buy. Your chamber wants to in- portunity to showcase their
know, like, and trust those Even impulse items need troduce you to the kind of offerings to potential cus-
they do business with. And exposure to get sales. people who will be helpful tomers who might not be fa-
maybe you heard how so- Chamber membership to your business. Tell them miliar with their business.
cial media is a great way to helps businesses become who you want to meet and Sometimes the community
make that happen. After all, more recognizable in a vari- they’ll help arrange it - we knows what you do but
posting to social media ety of ways. are always listening to mem- doesn’t know enough about
brings out your business’ These include: bers. you to trust you. In these cas-
personality. es, a chamber membership
business with you, they must Referrals is invaluable. According to
Hosting the Schapiro Study, “Cham-
Ways the chamber can think about you. No matter As the voice of business, Your chamber also proba-
what you sell or what ser- visitors and people who are ber membership has consis-
help you get more vice you provide, you won’t
bly has a number of events tent and powerful benefits
new to the area, often call that could be hosted or
business do any business if people on the chamber for sugges- sponsored by your busi-
for small business mem-
But some businesses have don’t think about you when tions. Best of all, these sug- bers—if consumers are
ness. This is the perfect way aware that the small busi-
difficulty being themselves they’re in the market to buy gestions are considered ex- to help people get to know ness is involved with its local
or simply don’t have the what you offer. tremely valuable because you better by visiting your chamber.”
time to dedicate to social Sure, there are moments they’re not perceived to be store or business or sam- In that study, they found
media consistently. Luckily, of emotional purchasing fu- swayed by the business’ pling what you have to of- that if respondents knew a
social media isn’t the only eled by driving or walking marketing. fer. small business was a mem-
way to put a more person- by (how many of us actually
able face on your business. leave our house for Cinna- ber of its local chamber, the
Another way to do that is bon? Nope, most of us
Networking Events Special Events business saw a 49% in-
through chamber member- The easiest way to get to Our Chamber hosts pro- crease in its consumer favor-
catch a hint of those deli-
ship. Here’s how the cham- know more people is by motions such as Winter in ability rating (like), a 73%
cious flavors and buy on im-
ber helps members like your meeting them in person. the Village, First Friday increase in consumer
pulse), but even in those cir-
business become more Chambers offer a number of Events and more. For our awareness (know), a 68%
cumstances of emotional
known, liked, and trusted. networking opportunities. businesses, these events increase in its local reputa-
purchases, the buyer needs
If you want people to do Some even help you be- help to provide recognition
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Know, Like and Trust chamber partner or naming ten because they haven’t at- Getting more involved in ing online can be difficult
Continued from previous page. sponsor for that event, the tributed the same skills the social opportunities at for some people. If you’re
reputation of the event needed for an in-person the chamber can give you a one of those people, or if
tion (trust), and an 80% in- spreads to your business as conversation to social me- lot of time to build on the lik- you’ve tried connecting on-
crease in the likelihood that if you were hosting it your- dia. Just like in a face-to- ability factor. People must line and it’s not giving you
consumers will patronize self. It improves the trust face conversation, on social first know who you are to the traction you’d like, con-
the business in the future. people have for you. media you don’t want to: be later be able to like you. sider how a chamber mem-
Chamber membership We’ve covered how boring; talk only about your- Multiple chances to meet in bership may help you be-
goes a long way to helping chamber membership im- self; blast your message; ig- events through the chamber come better known and
businesses develop a trust- proves your business repu- nore others, especially if can make networking easi- trusted–and thus liked–in
worthy reputation. Many tation but being a chamber they’re asking a question er and less awkward be- the community.
people see chambers as member can also help you you can help with; say the cause you’re not playing to As another bonus, the
business entities or similar to market the most trustworthy same thing over and over an unknown crowd. You chamber may be able to
the Better Business Bureau. parts of your business. again; be fake; or be one learn a little bit more about show you how to connect
While neither is true, these Here’s how the chamber way with one person and them–and they about you– online as well. While social
individuals apply the same can help you amplify your something different with each time you meet. media may not currently be
feelings of community mem- message. Likability is prob- someone else. If you want more business working for you, that
bership and upstanding rep- ably one of the easiest parts The ease of becoming lik- and are struggling with just doesn’t mean it won’t. The
utations to the chamber of the “know, like, and trust” able (or someone seeing how to do that, the issue chamber can help in many
members as they would a formula for more sales but it you as likable, because of may be that people either ways.
good rating from the Better is also the one most busi- course you already are, don’t know you, trust you, or You can always feel free
Business Bureau. nesses feel awkward about. right?) in person is that you know you well enough to to reach out to the staff at
The chamber can also They often go about it can read your audience’s like you. your chamber to understand
help people trust you when through social media and nonverbal queues. If you Chamber membership just how we can play a role
you choose to associate or their attempts to become see them disengaging or un- helps businesses be more in helping you get more
sponsor a well-loved com- more friendly come off as interested, you can change welcoming to customers. business. The options might
munity/chamber event. For just being salesy. the conversation back to Maybe you’ve been work- surprise you. For more infor-
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Fifth annual induction ceremony

Dansville Central Schools, Jane Schryver, C. Arthur Sey- icant contribution to society.
in conjunction with The Foun- mour, Paul E. Wamp Jr. and The categories of demonstrat-
dation for Dansville Educa- Mike Welch. ed excellence considered by
tion, inducted five members The Foundation raised al- the Selection Committee are
into the Dansville Wall of most $4,000 from the event. education and academics;
Pride on Oct. 19. The money will be used to leadership and quality of life
This was the fifth annual in- promote teacher and student and community service and
duction ceremony. creativity through the DCS philanthropy. Nominations
During the ceremony, five mini-grant program. are typically collected in the
influential members of the Housed in the Dansville spring, with an announce- Submitted Photo
Dansville community were High School, the Wall of ment on who will be induct- The Foundation for Dansville Education inducted five members to its
honored. Pride celebrates alumni, com- ed made during the high Wall of Pride on Oct. 19. Those inducted were, from left, Jane Schryver,
C. Arthur Seymour, whose plaque was accepted by Dr. William A.
This year’s honorees includ- munity members and educa- school graduation ceremony
Seymour, Jennifer Welch Brushafer, Mike Welch, and Paul E. Wamp Jr.,
ed Jennifer Welch Brushafer, tors who have made a signif- in June. whose plaque was accepted by Tom Wamp.

Students collecting toys and more

Dansville Central School students will lead a “Fill A Bus” campaign during Novem-
ber and December.
Donations of non-outdated, new toys and clothing, non-perishable items that are not
expired will accepted wherever you see the bus.
The bus will be at Dansville Collision, 11 Spruce St., Dansville, from Nov. 25 to Dec.
2.
Then, the bus will be at Empire Realty, 202 Main St., Dansville, from Dec. 2 to 5,
and by the clock on Main Street from Dec. 5 to 9 during Winter in the Village. The bus
will also be at Dollar General, 27 Ossian St., from Dec. 9 to 18.
Dansville’s Class of 2020 is also doing a toy drive at the Daniel Goho American
Legion Post 87, 34 Elizabeth St., during Winter in the Village. Students gathered two
wagons full of toys during the school’s homecoming parade on Oct. 4 and will contin-
ue to collect through November. Submitted Photo

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Edgar Schmidt lived, breathed Dansville

By Matt Leader optimistically of restoring the Wayland area. For the return. RIP my dear friend.
[email protected] the theatre’s stage to the 25 years before his pass- My condolences to his fami-
point it could once again be ing, Schmidt worked as ly and everyone who (knew)
Edgar Schmidt was, per-
used for live events. manager of the vintage the- him.”
haps, best-known for his
“It’s one of those things atre. Schmidt’s family is asking
and his family’s loving resto-
that was in the 10-year In the wake of his death, contributions in his memory
ration and operation of Star
plan, and 19 years later condolences and remem- be made to the Cancer
Theatre on Main Street in
we’re still working on it,” brances came pouring into Comfort Bag Project, PO
Dansville. But as a longtime
said Schmidt at the time. Schmidt’s tribute wall on the Box 284, Dansville, NY
Rotarian, Schmidt’s commit-
Schmidt was keenly St. George-Forsythe Funeral 14437.
ment to Dansville went far
aware of the amount such Home website.
beyond a love of cinema.
an overhaul would have tak- “His smile, humor and
“Service was very import-
en, but didn’t seem to flinch heart were him. He will be
ant to Edgar,” said Jennifer
from the prospect - so long missed by many,” wrote Al-
Howe, Schmidt’s partner of
as the heart and integrity of ise Rounsville. “Even when
eight years and a Rotarian
Photo Courtesy of the Family the theatre remained intact. he was struggling he (found)
herself. “He lived by the Ro- Edgar Schmidt Schmidt was born in Syra- a positive. May his legacy
tary motto of ‘Service Above
cuse in 1962. In 1970, he carry on through memories
Self.’” 2011, the Schmidts had moved with his family to the and the theatre.”
Schmidt died Oct. 12 at turned the theatre around to Loon Lake area of Cohocton “So very saddened to
Strong Memorial Hospital in the extent that it was named in Steuben County. hear of Edgar’s passing,
Rochester. He was 56. Small Business of the Year After graduating from what a tremendous loss to
Friends and family assem- by the Livingston County Ar- Wayland Central Schools in the community and his fami-
bled at Schmidt’s Star The- ea Chamber of Commerce. 1981, Schmidt joined the ly,” wrote Nancy Reigel-
atre, 144 Main St., Oct. 19 Maintaining the historical U.S. Marine Corps. He re- sperger. “He certainly made
for a remembrance. integrity of his family’s the- ceived an honorable dis- a great impact on many
The vintage theatre, atre was important to charge in 1985 and moved lives!”
which first opened in 1921, Schmidt. In a 2014 inter- Photo Courtesy of Star Theatre
to Miami, then Orlando. “What a wonderful car-
had fallen into disrepair view with the County News, Fresh Batch. Star Theatre owner
In 1994, the same year ing soul,” wrote Wendy Edgar Schmidt is shown serving
when the Schmidt family he went as far as to call the his family bought the Star Fairbrother. “He (gave) so popcorn at the theater in March,
purchased it in 1994. By theatre “home” and spoke Theatre, he moved back to much and asked so little in 2018.

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Celebrating a century of supporting veterans, community

By Ben Beagle manders, including one
[email protected] woman, Patricia Werth.
Eleven post commanders
DANSVILLE - There is
have served more than one
nary a space on the walls of
term in the Post’s 100-year
the Dansville American Le-
history.
gion Post, 34 Elizabeth St.,
The walls of the second
that doesn’t reflect the histo-
floor banquet room are cov-
ry of service by the veterans
ered with banners, flags,
organization’s members.
medals and photographs
A “Wall of Honor” in the
from every branch of the
post’s foyer features 62 pho-
military. Elsewhere, the Post
tographs of Dansville area
showcases the Medal of
veterans who died serving
Honor awarded to Civil
their country. The images
War veteran Jerry C. Wall,
range from Pvt. Clinton
a diminutive private who,
Kern, who died in Decem-
during Pickett’s Charge at Ben Beagle/Livingston County News
ber 1917 at Camp Gordon,
Gettysburg, confronted a Members of the Legion pose on Memorial Day outside the post home.
Ga., to Carl A. Mayer, who
much larger Confederate
was killed in France on significant piece of the Le- Livingston County.
Sept. 4, 1918, to the most
flag bearer and, bayonet in Centennial year
hand, demanded the flag gion’s historic collection can “For an organization that This year, American Le-
recent death, Staff Sgt. Al- be found in the hall’s first has done so much for the
bearer’s unit flag. gion Posts around the coun-
exandria Gleason-Morrow, floor dining area – the Post’s community and nation to
A tin soldier dating to ty – there are about 1,700
who died March 22, 2017 original charter, dated July still be in existence after
1906 that once kept watch in the United States - have
while serving with the Air 7, 1919 – or about four 100 years is incredible,”
at Greenmount Cemetery been marking the centenni-
Force in the Middle East. months after the national said Post Historian Bill Gil-
was repaired and given a al of the American Legion,
Down a few stairs is an- American Legion was bert, who served in the Na-
new home to the Post home the world’s largest war-time
other wall featuring photo- formed. Daniel J. Goho vy from 1974 to 1978 and
earlier this summer. veterans’ organization.
graphs of 80 post com- American Legion Post 87 has twice served as Post
And arguably the most
was the first Legion Post in commander. (Continued on next page.)

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Legion multiple generations of fami-

Continued from previous page. ly members.
Keith Griese has been a
“One hundreds year and member for 50 years, in-
still going means a lot to cluding 30 years as ser-
us,” said Post Commander geant at arms and former
James Carey, a Gulf War post commander. Griese
veteran who served as an followed his father, William,
electronics technician in the a World War II veteran who
Navy. also served as post com-
“What I love most about mander, into the Legion.
the Legion is that you al- “He is the reason I wanted
ways have a family and a to join.,” said Greise, who
home to come to,” he said. was an Army infantryman
“They believe in putting from 1966 to 1969, includ-
family and home first, but if ing one year in Vietnam. He
you don’t have a family or a was Post commander in
1975 to 1976 – the Post’s Ben Beagle/Livingston County News
home you can always come Champagne toast during the Legion anniversary dinner in March
here. Everyone here is fami- first from the Vietnam War –
ly; everyone always looks and again in 1996 to
member doing pre-algebra across the board. No one es in Europe. World War I
out for everyone else and 1997.
homework here.” ever talks about their war had just ended and the Le-
helps if needed.” Griese’s sons, Shawn and
Shawn Griese noted that experience, but they under- gion was formed as a way
The Dansville Legion Post, Shannon, are also mem-
the Legion was “always the stand that we are here for to support veterans.
has about 325 members. bers.
place where we’d come for you if you need it.” The organization has con-
When the American Legion “I grew up as a child of
a community function.” tinued its support of veter-
Auxiliary and Sons of the the Legion community,” said
As a member, Shawn Supporting veterans ans their families, and advo-
American Legion are includ- Shawn Griese, who was a
Griese noted the great ca- cates for legislation at the
ed, the number of members security specialist in the Air and community
maraderie among Legion state and federal level. One
increases to more than 500. Force from 1987 to 2002. The American Legion was
members. of its most significant initia-
“To me this was a comfort- organized March 15 to 17,
“It is good to have this tives was getting the GI Bill
able place. … All of my 1919, at the American Offi-
Family legacies high school teachers were
place for our veterans to passed after World War II
Many members represent have support,” he said. cers Club in Paris, France, which allowed a lot of veter-
members of the Legion. I re- by veterans from various di-
“We support each other, we ans to go to college after
have a place to go, have a visions of the American ex-
place where be supported peditions and military forc-
(Continued on next page.)

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Commander James Carey accepting a proclamation from Assembly-
woman Marjorie Byrnes, R-Caledonia, commemorating the Legion (585) 444-6213 l www.flsc.org
Post’s 100th anniversary.
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Legion fighting in the Battle of Saint Marjorie Byrnes, R-Caledo-

Continued from previous page. Quentin Canal in northern nia, both read proclama-
France. He was initially bur- tions celebrating the occa-
they returned home. ied near Bony, France, but sion.
Locally, the Dansville Le- his remains were brought Vogt praised the Legion’s
gion has been involved in home in 1921. He is buried advocacy and efforts on a
youth baseball, Scouts, and in Holy Cross Cemetery. national level and local ef-
Boys State and Girls State. In its early history the Post forts on Memorial Day, Vet-
The Legion also awards did not have a regular meet- erans Day and within the
scholarships to graduating ing place. The post moved community. He proclaimed
high school seniors. to its current location in March 24 to 30 as “Ameri-
“There is endless commu- 1938 after buying and ren- can Legion Centennial
nity work that we do to give ovating the former First Bap- Week.”
back to the community,” tist Church, which was built Town of North Dansville
Shawn Griese said. in 1852 and had been Dennis Mahus also shared a
Gilbert joined the Ameri- abandoned for years. resolution that proclaimed
can Legion after attended a “I was so intrigued with March 15 and 17 as the
veterans outreach program this place when I was a birthday of the American Le-
at the Veterans of Foreign boy,” said Gilbert, the histo- gion.
Wars. He was there to get rian. “We had veterans put- The dinner concluded
help with his resume for a ting on breakfast, and I with a champagne toast in
job search, but he also wanted to be a part of that special glass flutes that com-
learned that he was eligible someday.” memorated the milestone.
for the Legion since he
served during the Vietnam Honoring a century
War. (Because he never Members of the Dansville
served in a combat zone, he American Legion celebrat-
wasn’t eligible for the VFW.) ed the Post’s 100th anniver-
sary with a dinner in March.
Dansville Legion forms Mayor Pete Vogt, a Legion
From Dansville, 276 men member and past com-
served in World War I. mander along with his fa-
ther, and Assemblywoman Ben Beagle/Livingston County News
Twelve of them died during
service, including three
killed in action.
On May 22, 1919, 39 of
Dansville area veterans met
at the village hall to petition
to charter their own Legion
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When the Dansville Le-
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Dansville. Following a few
more meetings, the Dans- Bridgett C. Hoag
ville Post followed others
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King’s Daughters property among ‘Five to Revive’

By Matt Leader or and the floor appeared to times. The decisions to pull
[email protected] be warped. It was possible to the property from the auctions
walk up and down the stairs, stemmed from a desire to have
Over the past few months, he said. more control about who pur-
Livingston County has contin- The roof remained on the chased the property, county
ued to field inquiries from those building and the structure ap- officials said at the time.
interested in redeveloping of peared to be weatherized, County officials also voiced
the King’s Daughters & Sons Coyle noted. their hope that retaining own-
assisted living home in Dans- “Pre-water break, it had ership of King’s Daughters
ville. a lot of potential,” Coyle told would allow the county to mar-
“I think it’s fair to say that the committee. “Now, I don’t ket it to developers, some of
we remain in the early stages know.” whom have expressed interest
of redevelopment with those In its news release noting to the county’s economic devel-
who hold interest,” said Bill King’s Daughters inclusion on opment office.
Bacon, director of the county’s its 2019 list, the landmark soci- In 2017, the county sought
economic development office. ety was more optimistic about state grant funding to restore
“I am very hopeful on the pros- Photo courtesy of Kyle Benjamin
the property’s prospects. the property, but was unsuc- The King’s Daughters property on Health Street in Dansville was named
pects of future investment.” “The building remains struc- cessful.
That hope was only bol- to the Landmark Society of WNY’s Five to Revive list for 2019.
turally sound and secure from The “Five to Revive” list,
stered by the Oct. 16 an- the elements,” it said. “With which the society has put out projects for Landmark Society its statement. “Being part of the
nouncement that the long-va- its solid construction, historic since 2013, is a means of call- staff and programs,” said the list gives these properties more
cant property in Dansville was architectural detailing, and ing attention to historic proper- society in a news release. visibility and, as a result, may
included on the Landmark So- village location, it would make ties and resources in the region “The Landmark Society will expand their funding options.”
ciety of Western New York’s an excellent candidate for resi- that are in need of investment. work collaboratively with own- In addition to King’s Daugh-
“Five to Revive” list for 2019. dential reuse.” King’s Daughters is the first ers, municipal officials, and de- ters, the society’s 2019 list in-
“We certainly appreciate The property was slated property in Livingston County velopers to facilitate investment cludes properties in Rochester,
them calling attention to a for sale in Livingston County’s to be highlighted by the soci- and foster rehabilitation so that Geneva, Seneca Falls, Hector,
property that holds a signifi- 2016 and 2017 foreclosed ety. these structures can again play a town in Schuyler County, and
cant historical contribution to property tax auctions, but was The properties listed on the an active role in their communi- the hamlet of Childs in Gaines,
the village of Dansville and one withdrawn by the county both 2019 list “will become priority ties,” continued the society in Orleans County.
that we hope can be restored
and preserved for future gener-
ations,” said Bacon of the prop-
erty’s inclusion on the list. “The
designation will help to publi-
cize the need for this beautiful
structure and bring the neces-
sary outside investment that the
property needs in order to be
brought back to life.”
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