Mr. David Thering was a long time Social Studies teacher at Minerva Deland who became famous for his mantra such as "Excuses are the nails that build our house of failure." Listen to hear the backstories on his pearls of wisdom, his keys to teaching success and why he loves Fairport and will stay here until his "demise"! CORRECTIONS: The freshman c…

On the night Kim took her nine month-old daughter, Vivian, to the hospital, she thought it would be just a quick stay. She never imagined that she and her husband would learn that their baby had Type 1 Diabetes - extremely rare in such a young child. Find out: The process of diagnosing Vivian with Type 1 Diabetes What day-to-day life is like for th…

Angie was always curious about her mother's ancestry. Her mother was adopted at the age of five and never knew the identity of her own parents. But after December 8th, 2009, when Angie's mom passed away from cancer at 5 am - and then Angie's own first child was born before the day ended -- she became determined to discover who she was and who was a…

Casey Daggett is one of Fairport's strongest mothers! Two years ago, her daughter, Zoey, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and they have been fighting for Zoey the whole time. Hear all about: The whirlwind experience of learning Zoey had cancer Their experiences seeking treatment (including traveling to Germany) How Casey's bodypump grou…

Coach Don Santini (Class of '57) is the amazingly successful coach who lead the Fairport Football Team to seven Section 5 Class AAA Titles between 1975-1992. Find out: The ONE game he would like a "re-do" His personal game day rituals How do get kids "fired up" What's his ringtone today . . . Why he thinks he retired too early Thank you to TK's Piz…

Maureen Aguglia was an award winning bartender and restaurant manager when she had a near death experience that motivated her to completely change her life. This episode is PACKED with inspiring and interesting stories from Maureen's life! Find out: How a trip to her dentist almost turned deadly How Maureen copes and thrives with dyslexia What she …

When Nate Romagnola (FHS Class of 1999) took a summer job mowing lawns and tending mausoleums, he never dreamed he would end up as the Vice President of White Haven Cemetery someday! Find out: How a city planner became a burial planner! Why planning a funeral is a lot like planning a wedding . . . Latest burial trends (yes, it's a real thing!) How …

Dave Paddock was the principal of Fairport High School from 1995 - 2008 and quickly became known as a beloved administrator who connected with students and the community. Find out: Why his own high school experience was traumatic Why he decided to learn the names of the entire graduating class each year Dave's experiences being a principal in the i…

Tim Slisz is one of those people quietly working behind the scenes, influencing so many aspects of Fairport life. He works at Johanna Perrin as a sixth grade teacher, serves as a Village Trustee and is active in Church of the Assumption. He's everywhere! Find out: What he thinks grades tell you about a student His dreams for the Village of Fairport…

Tim Soudan grew up playing lacrosse in his backyard with a stick his parents finally got him for Christmas in seventh grade. After playing in high school and college, he made Team USA and won the World Championships in 1994 and 1998. He played lacrosse professionally for the Boston Blazers, the Rochester Knighthawks and the Rochester Rattlers. He i…

Max Erickson moved across the country this year to Fairport. What's it like to move to Fairport as a junior in high school? Hear all about: What helped make Max's transition to Fairport so much easier How the first day of school went during lunch What he thinks about FHS His advice for anyone moving anywhere!…

Sean McCarthy (FHS Class of '98) went to college to become a social studies teacher. Never did he imagine he'd plunk down all his savings and start his own tent and event company years later! Find out all about: The biggest thing that goes wrong at weddings The advice he'd give everyone when planning a wedding How he feels about working with his wi…

Pam Renfro and Angela Herrald were neighbors chatting in their driveways before they decided to dive into a new venture: Open a Bed and Breakfast in the village of Fairport! Hear all about: How a former youth-minister and an athropologist make the perfect team The "Harry Potter Room" under the stairs The vast amount of historical records about the …

Just in time for Halloween - Ron Roberts previews some of the ghost stories of the Village of Fairport. Hear all about: Which historical home might host thirty different spirits! How Ron found out about all these stories How to get a spot on this FREE Ghost Walk before the season ends If Ron believes in ghosts . . .…

Amy Joslyn (Mrs. J) wanted to be the first female president, and then a criminal lawyer and a host of other things before she started working in the children's section of a library and realized that it was "magical"! Hear Mrs. J's journey of becoming a librarian, tips for reading with kids, her loooooong commute, what makes her cranky, and her favo…

The Fairport Brewing Company (FBC) transformed the corner of Church and Main Streets into the coolest place to be any night of the week! Drive by and you'll see a food truck and hear great tunes from the live music out on the patio. Behind all of it is Tim Garman -- owner of the Fairport Brewing Company! Hear all about: The ghost that haunts the FB…

Marty Cardona might be the busiest woman in Fairport! Hear all about: How she became an adoption case worker and helped place over 2,500 children with adoptive couples How a magazine article started her on her own journey of adopting two children from Korea What kept her sane while raising six young kids How adoption proceedings have changed over t…

It's summer camp time, and this episode we hear from Fairport alumn, Chris Dudley, about how he went from going to sleep-away summer camp as an eight-year old kid, to working as a counselor and eventually continuing his career at the YMCA today! It was so awesome to hear how Brotherhood & Sisterhood Week, working at The Lampion at FHS and teachers …

Fairport alumn, Brian Lilly (class of '98), STILL holds the record for the mile at FHS! After an impressive career competing in nordic skiing at some of the highest levels, including the Olympic Training Center, two Olympic Trials, the Junior World Championships, and the US Military Biathlon, he retired in 2003 and expanded his career to coaching. …

Everyone loves seeing the revolving Christmas tree on South Main Street each Christmas season. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about this Fairport icon, including: Why Pete Hartman built it for his prom back in the 1950's How he keeps the wires from getting tangled Exactly how fast it revolves Why his house was painted pink for decades!…

Who drops out of college, competes on Star Search back in the 80s, writes a song about mashed potatoes and ends up being a beloved Fairport Principal?! Rich Greene! Hear about his personal journey as well as the background behind how Jefferson Avenue won the Spirit Award at the Homecoming Spectacular Event last October. SPOILER: He thinks he cheate…

April Jordan has perfected the art of foraging for food along the Erie Canal. Want to know how which part of a cattail you can eat? How to make acorn flour? Where to find the best berries? Should you eat ferns raw or cooked? Listen and find out! SPOILER ALERT: You know that bambooish looking plant? You can eat that too!…

Everyone loves seeing the Fairport Crew Club out on the canal! What started as handful of teenagers in 1999 has grown to a team of over 100 kids! Hear all about: How the canal water is PERFECT for crew (who knew?!) How Bruce Weick gets the inside scoop about when the canal will fill in the spring If ducks get in the way The HUGE winter training fac…

Ever wanted to do something completely different with your life? Julie Stolze was a stay-at-home mom, until her youngest was in 8th grade, and then decided to try something totally new! Hear all about what surprised her about owning a small business, how she unwinds in her little red convertible bug (!!!), the people who cheered her along the way a…

In Episode Two, I chat with Fairport resident, Christina Bancroft. She and her husband struggled with infertility for eight years before undergoing a frozen embryo transfer using donor eggs. Hear all about their journey from fertility treatments arriving at their doorstep, to what kept them strong and sane during those years, and how they eventuall…

Tony Keil started TK's Pizzeria in 1975 and the rest is history! Learn about: How Tony got started Why he ALWAYS smells like pizza What he bought with his first paycheck as a teenager And a whole lot more!