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Pedallers Bike Shop Donates Rack—April 1, 2008

Pedallers Bike Shop (2511 East Henrietta Road) saw a need and filled it, donating a bike rack to the Foundation's headquarters at Executive South Family Golf Center. Now folks can pedal up to the golf course, lock up their bikes, and hit a few balls on the driving range, play a whole 9-hole game, or just take a brake from a long ride and stop in for a meal at the snack bar. How's that for a full-service recreational experience!

Golf Course Manager Bill Dykstra (right) and all of us at HFI appreciate Pedallers' community spirit. Thanks to Bob DeRoo (left) for his generous donation.

Kwanzan Cherry Trees Dedicated To John and Marion Remelt—November 25, 2007

On Sunday, November 25th, two Kwanzan cherry trees were dedicated in memory of Marion Heffer Remelt and in honor of John Doran Remelt, owners of Remelts' Evergreen Acres in West Henrietta. The ornamental trees located at the LVRR Trail's East Henrietta Road parking lot were dedicated in recognition of the Remelts' lifetime of dedication toward land stewardship in West Henrietta and Rush. Throughout their lives, the Remelts have owned and farmed vast acres of land in the two towns. Attending the dedication were John D. Remelt (second from right), his daughter Kate Remelt Callahan (center), her husband Mike Callahan (left), John's son, Charlie Remelt (not pictured), and Ann Stevens representing the Foundation. You may download a pdf of the dedication speech to learn more about John and Marion's contributions to our region.

Third Annual Trail Clean-Up Day 2008—Saturday, November 10, 2007

A team of eight hard-working volunteers got together to clean up the East Henrietta Road parking area on Saturday, November 10th. The group picked up litter, weeded the flower bed, planted 100 daffodil bulbs, and cleaned up the kiosk. Brush was trimmed from the trail and the bluebird houses were cleaned out, making them ready for next year's residents. Thanks to Wade Bittle, Karen Lankeshofer, Rich Roe, John and Jane Schmitt, Hans Schwarz, Bill Shattuck, and Ann Stevens for making our trail more beautiful for the public. Here, volunteer and Foundation Treasurer John Schmitt shows his bounty of weeds pulled.

HFI President Bud Snyder Wins Henrietta Chamber of Commerce Award—Wednesday, May 9, 2007

HFI's own R. Bud Snyder received this year's Community Service Award from the Henrietta Chamber of Commerce's 21st Annual Community of Excellence Awards Dinner on May 9. This award recognizes Bud for his years of service to the Henrietta community through his work with the Foundation, Town Conservation Board, and United Way, among other organizations. We are proud that Bud has been recognized publicly for his dedication and tireless efforts on the Foundation's behalf. There is no doubt that he has made Henrietta a better place to live.

New Adopt-A-Trail Sponsor—Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Many thanks to Ron Brancato, who has recently become an Adopt-A-Trail sponsor. In addition to Ron, the Sutter's Crossing Property Owners Association also sponsors a section of trail. We are grateful to both Ron and Sutter's Crossing for all the work they do to keep their sections in tip top shape for everyone to enjoy. It's a great public service.

New Housing for Bluebirds on the Trail—Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Thanks to Don Tobey, Wade Bittle, and Boy Scout Troop 332, 24 new bluebird houses are being installed along the trail just in time for the birds to set up housekeeping this spring. Keep an eye out for new residents, but please, do not disturb!

Henrietta Foundation Receives Grant from New York State Environmental Protection Fund—October 2006

In October 2006, the State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation awarded the Henrietta Foundation a grant of $300,000 from the 2006 Environmental Protection Fund to be used towards the purchase of the Executive South Family Golf and Recreation Center. This grant must be matched with equal funds raised from other sources to complete the purchase of the property. Executive South will function not only as a community recreation facility, but also as the Foundation's headquarters. Many thanks to Project Director Bill Dykstra and Charles Lookup, who together were responsible for writing the winning grant amid a very competitive field of applicants.

Second Annual Fall Clean-Up Day—November 4, 2006

Our second annual Trail Clean-Up Day was held Saturday, November 4, 2006. A group of about 14 dedicated volunteers cut back brush on a section northwest of East Henrietta Road. Many thanks to all those who participated, including Wade Bittle, Paul Davis, Chris Fay, Karen Lankeshofer, the Town of Henrietta's Chuck Marshall, Joan Miller, John and Jane Schmitt, Bill Shattuck, Richard Spring, and Ann Stevens.

First Fall Clean-Up Day—November 12, 2005

The Henrietta Foundation held its first Trail Clean-Up Day on November 12, 2005. A healthy crew of eager volunteers came to help cut back brush, pick up litter, and clear limbs from the trail.

Henrietta Branch of the Lehigh Valley Trail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony—November 9, 2004

An official ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the trail on November 9, 2004.

Lehigh Valley Trail Groundbreaking Ceremony—March 2004

To read about the official groundbreaking of the trail in March 2004, click here.