Technology is not the answer! That's what Wes Jackson, president of the Land Institute, argued in his lecture this past Friday at the Chautauqua Institution. Jackson tried to convince the audience that only by copying nature's methods could we hope to feed the world and protect the environment in the future. The lecture on Friday was part of Chautauqua's week-long pr... more »
This spring 199 students and faculty from North Collins Central visited Schoolhouse #8 in North Collins which has been restored and furnished circa 1900. These students, from various grade levels, were exposed to the learning environment that many of their Grandparents found themselves in as they received their first eight grades of education. Although the programs ... more »
I am pleased to report that Miss Beulah Beaver is recovering nicelyafter her fall. Cards can be sent to this remarkable lady, who will turn 100 years young on September 20th, at: Miss Beulah Beaver, Room 262 Brothers of Mercy Nursing & Rehab Center 10570 Bergtold Road Clarence, NY 14031 more »
Be part of Buffalo.com/Spotted's Pets of Summer photo contest! Post a photo of your favorite friend from the animal kingdom to a special community gallery at Buffalo.com/Spotted and you are eligible to win weekly movie passes or the grand prize - a "snack pack" sampler of pizza, subs, and other goodies at restaurants around Western New York. Just cl... more »
Come to North Collins and visit historic Schoolhouse #8 History Center & Museum. Take a step back in time in this one room schoolhouse that has been restored to circa 1900 and populated with period appropriate furniture and over 850 artifacts and other memorabilia that show what the educational environment was like in rural America over 100 years ago. Admission is f... more »