LONA-PICS

Face Painting at the Lyell Branch Library - July 2011

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Cameron Street Block Club - Party, June 2011

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Enjoy! ~ Pam :)

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Sector 3's National Night Out Against Crime 2011

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LONA Holiday Christmas Party 2010

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RFD Engine 5's 125th Anniversary - August 14th, 2010

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"Thank You" to all of the wonderful fire fighters at our Lyell-Otis neighborhood's Engine 5! The Open House was very interesting, and informative!

Also, please note:
They currently have a television that needs to be repaired.
CAN ANYONE VOLUNTEER THEIR SERVICES TO THESE BRAVE FIRE FIGHTERS?

And, one more note:
I found out that the fire fighters have to but their own beverages, like waters and sodas. COULD WE HOLD SOME FUNDRAISERS FOR THEM? It seems a shame that they give so much of themselves, and we, as a city, don't show them more gratitude! I, for one, will make a small donation to help them whenever I possibly can. I hope you'll do the same!

National Night Out Against Crime for Sector 3 - August 2nd, 2010

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Spring 2010 in Lyell-Otis!

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Please email me photos of YOUR great garden, and I'll help you show it off!

LONA Christmas Party 2009

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2009 LONA Homes of Distinction

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These are only a few of this year's award winners.

Will your home be on our honored list next year?

Sector 3's Citizens Assembly - October 26, 2009

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National Night Out Against Crime 2009

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National Night Out Against Crime 2008

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LONA Christmas Party 2008

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Christmas Party 2007

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LONA's "Homes, Sweet Homes"

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National Night Out Against Crime 2007

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JP Riley PLAYGROUND Build and Dedication Ceremony - Summer 2007

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Clean Sweep 2006

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LONA Christmas Party 2008

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Sector 3's National Night Out Against Crime 2008

2008-08-31T10:54:00.000-07:00

HI!

LONA joined the other neighborhoods of Sector 3 as we participated in the annual National Night Out Against Crime.

The car caravan was fun, as we drove through each neighborhood, waving at the kids playing, and letting the thugs know we were there, that we care, and we would be watching them and their misdeeds!

We all met up at the Edgerton Community Recreation Center for refreshments and fun. I was face-painting and my husband made balloon animals.

It was a great event, and very positive. Again, I wished that more parents would have accompanied their children to this event. I hope more people are able to come and join in the event next year!

New Picnic Tables for JP RILEY PARK - July 2008

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Thanks to all who helped make this possible! The picnic tables look GREAT and are a welcome addition to the family-feel that we want for this playground area.

Thank you to all the contributors, and the hard-working hands that installed them!

Now, let's go have a nice picnic as the kids play nearby! :)

PS - It might need to be mentioned that this, like most parks, is a "bring-it-in, take-it-out" place. That means that you must not litter, or you will face a fine, as well as a special place in "heck" for messing up a nice locale for our residents.

I noticed the trash on the ground right after the tables were installed. If anyone sees the culprits, please shame them into picking up after themselves! Adults and teenagers should know better and be role models for the many young children in our area.

Please help take care of this park!!!

LONA has worked really hard on the playground, new basketball court and the picnic area. Please help to make it a clean and inviting place for our neighbors to enjoy! ~ Pam

LONA thanks...

2008-06-30T08:29:00.000-07:00

LONA's President, Mike Visconte, presented the LONA Cookbook to the Deputy Fire Chief as a small "Thank You" for the consitant high level of service that our Engine 5 provides on a daily basis - as well as the other local houses! Firefighters also attend our meetings and help our members with safety tips and ideas, as well as up-to-date information on the many fires that we have been noticing in our area.

LONA wants to thank and recognize the dedication of our Lyell Branch Library's Head Librarian, Shelley Matthews, for all that she does for our group, and the neighborhood as a whole. She arranges for many great events for our area's children, and these services are greatly needed and appreciated!

LONA also thanks the NSC's (Neighborhood Service Center - formerly the NET) Molly Clifford for attending our meeting, and braving our group's many questions. We invite her to return anytime!

LONA Flowers 2008!

2008-06-30T08:15:00.000-07:00

Thank you for the wonderful flowers that were donated by the city's Flower City Looking Good program! Our neighbors/members really appreciate them!

And "thank you" to Mike and Fran for collecting them for us! (I hope all that dirt was easy to remove from your van!)

LONA Christmas/Holiday Party 2007!

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Great photos from a great night! Enjoy!

We hope you'll join us next year! :)

Nice Homes In Our Lyell-Otis Neighborhood!

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One sunny morning in August, I took a drive in the Lyell-Otis neighborhood with our Security officer, Franklin Louk, and took pictures of just a sampling of the beautiful homes in our area! We were out for about three hours, and didn't get to all of our streets! When time allows, and the weather cooperates, we will drive the streets we didn't get to on this day, and post more nice photos.

If you noticed that I missed your well maintained home, or if you have a wonderful garden that I didn't see from the street/sidewalk, PLEASE send me a picture, and I'll happily add it to our website!

This is what the general public should think of when they hear "LYELL", NOT the other, more publicized, yet less accurate description of our area.

This neighborhood has MANY GOOD PEOPLE who:

- are tired of the bad press and negative image associated with our area

- take care and pride in their homes and property

- want to see their property values increase, rather than decrease

- want to celebrate the rich history that is in this neighborhood and the entire City of Rochester!

Please let me know what you think about these photos, either by emailing me at NiceNRG@aol.com, or by leaving a comment on this post.

I hope you enjoy the beauty that is in the Lyell-Otis neighborhood!

I want to see more of it! HOW ABOUT YOU?!?

Sector 3's National Night Out Against Crime - August 6th, 2007

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Thanks go to Mike Visconte for the wonderful photos!

We drove through each of the sector's seven neighborhoods, and then reconvened at the Edgerton Community Recreation Center for free refreshments.

Once again, I was very busy painting kids' faces and arms, and I even enlisted my husband, Ralph, to make balloon animals for the children. He had never done them before, but read the instructions and did his best!

We stayed until each child had a balloon to take home and a painted face to show to their parents! We were so very busy, and worked without stops, that we didn't leave the parking lot until 9pm! The kids were very appreciative of our efforts, making it all worth it.

I would've liked to see more parents accompanying the youngsters, but perhaps they'll be able to join us next time...

JP Riley Playground Dedication Ceremony photos from Joey Visconte

2007-08-14T12:42:00.000-07:00

As you may have seen in the pictures, all the kids present received free brand new bicycle helmets! Thank you to Allstate's Injury Free Coalition For Kids and Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong! (If anyone else helped with this funding, please let me know, so you can be recognized! I don't intend to omit anyone!)

J.P. Riley Park Build and Dedication photos from Bob VanSice

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J.P. Riley Playground Dedication Celebration - July 26, 2007

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What a wonderful day! Everyone had a ball!

The cakes were almost as beautiful as all the little smiling faces of the neighborhood children as they played on their new playground! Wheee! :)

Thanks to all who helped make this a reality! We couldn't have done it without you!

To view the pictures, click on "view larger", then on "slideshow". ENJOY! ~ Pam

J.P. Riley Park - in pictures... (an easier way to view them!)

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Open the "view larger" link, then click on "slideshow".

Enjoy! ~ Pam :)

More playground building photos from LONA President, Mike Visconte!

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LONA's J.P. RILEY PARK BUILD - JULY 14th, 2007

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"I BUILT A LITTLE HANDS PLAYGROUND"

What a wonderful community project!

LONA is very grateful to the following underwriters and donors:

- ALLSTATE FOUNDATION'S INJURY FREE COALITION FOR KIDS

- GOLISANO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT STRONG

- ASSEMBLYMEMBER SUSAN JOHN

- ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

- DUNKIN DONUTS

- Edgerton Rec Center Youth Group

- LaGrange Rec Center Youth Group

THANK YOU ALSO TO ALL THE WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS!

You have truly made a difference in the lives of LONA's kids! Thank you!

LONA's National Night Out Against Crime - August 1st, 2006

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These pictures were taken at LONA's National Night Out Against Crime on August 1st, 2006.

LONA is very grateful to our generous sponsors of this event:

The Rochester Area Community Foundation, NYS Assembly Member Susan John, Monroe County Legislator Carla Palumbo, Wegmans, and the Cameron Street Block Club.

LONA also would like to thank the Deacon Van Smith and the Church Of Christ, at 469 Lyell Avenue, for hosting our event!

We didn't get as many folks to attend as we had hoped due to the extreme heat and humidity that day. As a matter of fact, many local "Night Out" events had been announced as being cancelled on the TV and radio news that day, so we think that many people believed that we had cancelled as well. We are hoping for cooler temperatures next year! Plus, we'll set up a sprinkler for the kids! (And for the adults as well!)

We gave away grilled hot dogs and chilled soda pop to everyone. For the kids, we handed out: candy, balloons, pencils, pens, erasers, and safety whistles, and they also had the opportunity to have their faces, arms and hands painted as well!

Tons of information was available for people to take with them, on many different subjects. The handouts included:

- lead abatement and grant information for landlords and home owners through the City of Rochester

- listings of the great homes that were rehab'd and are currently available in our area through the NCS - Northwest Community Developement Services

- pamphlets from Cameron Community Ministries which detailed their mission and offered opportunities for the community to donate needed items to help their clients

- the Frequently Called Numbers card from the NET office, which can help connect residents with the appropriate deparment in the city's government

LONA was very happy to see our officials come out and join in our fun! Mayor Duffy stopped by and graciously posed with our Westside Police Commender - Russ Coriddi; NYS Assembly Member Susan John and Councilmembers Dana Miller and Adam McFadden came to support LONA's efforts as well. The Chief of Police - David B. Moore came by with many officers as well, and the kids loved checking out the police car with all the bells and whistles! Fire House #5 brought over a truck and showed the kids the fire fightingequipment and suits.

THANK YOU to all for helping make this a fun and informative event!

Thanks again to Mike and Fran Visconte for the wonderful pictures!

Sector 3's National Night Out Against Crime - July 31st, 2006

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These photos were taken at the Sector 3's National Night Out Against Crime on July 31st, 2006.

The motorcade was warmly received throughout the neighborhoods as we drove, and it certainly deterred any "bad" activities from going on while we were around! (he-he!)

We all gathered at Edgerton Recreation Communty Center afterward. A lot of kids joined in the evening, and enjoyed playing with the pinatas that NYS Assembly member Susan John and LONA donated for this event.

It is always great to have so many concerned neighbors in one spot when we can celebrate a happy occassion!

Thanks to LONA's current and former Presidents, Mike and Fran Visconte, for the wonderful photos!

CLEAN SWEEP 2006 in the Lyell-Otis Area

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These photos were taken by LONA Vice Precident, Bob Van Sice, to document one of the many examples of how we come together to help make our neighborhood great!

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Thanks, Bob!

Clean Sweep Photos - 5/13/06 - I "borrowed" these beautiful photos from the city's NET B website... please forgive me, but I just hoped that more area residents might see all the good that goes on here, and want to join in the challenge! Thanks to the photographer(s)!