Archive | June, 2026

Spry Middle School celebrates its 100th anniversary

2 Jun

Last September, you may remember, I wrote a History Bit piece about how Spry Middle School is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

The school building, located in the Village of Webster at the corner of South Ave. and Sanford St., was built in 1925 to serve not as a middle school as it is now, but as the town’s high school, replacing the Webster Union Free School located just across the street. The new Webster High School welcomed its first students on September 17 of that year. It’s the only school building in the Village, and its long history makes it the oldest building in the district still being used for education.

To honor a century of learning, last Friday Spry held an anniversary ceremony during their morning broadcast. The celebration featured a terrific commemorative video featuring current and former teachers and principals, and does a nice job tracing the building’s history from when it was built in a unique “W” shape, through the recent renovations which have kept the school in step with today’s changing educational needs. It also includes a performance of the Spry Alma Mater.

The 10-minute video is well worth the watch. Click here to go to the Webster School District website to see it.

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(posted 6/2/2026)

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St. Martin Garage Sale returns this week

1 Jun

Shoppers looking for bargains while supporting a good cause will want to mark their calendars for the annual St. Martin ELCA Church Garage Sale, taking place Thursday, June 4 through Saturday, June 6 at St. Martin ELCA Church, 813 Bay Road in Webster.

The three-day sale will feature a wide variety of items, including household goods, kitchenware, home décor, toys, collectibles, books, jewelry, framed artwork, seasonal decorations, and much more. Organizers say there will truly be something for everyone.

Sale hours are:

  • Thursday, June 4: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Friday, June 5: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 6: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Proceeds from the garage sale will support two important community outreach efforts: St. Martin’s Little Food Pantry and Santa’s Stocking Project.

The Little Food Pantry provides food and essential items to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in the Webster area. Santa’s Stocking Project, coordinated by church member Jim Lockwood, provides small gifts, toiletries, hats, gloves, and other necessities to people in need throughout Webster and surrounding communities during the holiday season.

“This sale is about neighbors helping neighbors,” said organizer and longtime church member, Mary Lou Alexander. “Every item purchased helps us continue supporting people in our community who may be struggling to make ends meet. It’s amazing to see how generous our donors, volunteers, and shoppers are year after year.”

Alexander said thousands of donated items have been collected over the last month and are carefully organized for the event.

“We have a tremendous selection this year,” she said. “Whether you’re looking for household items, collectibles, gifts, or something unique, there’s a good chance you’ll find it. The best part is knowing that your purchase directly benefits local outreach programs.”

The sale has become a community tradition, drawing bargain hunters from throughout Webster and the surrounding area while raising funds for important local causes.

Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.

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(posted 6/1/2026)

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