Architectural treasures focus of Morgan-Manning meeting
The theme of the Morgan-Manning House November Program November 16 at 7:30 p.m. is the Erie Canal. more
Area musicians perform with RPYO
Several area students will be members of the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra when the group begins its concert season Sunday, November 5. more
Caution urged in using flea powder on pets
Local veterinarians are reporting disturbing numbers of pets, especially cats and kittens and small dogs being brought to animal clinics after treatment with over-the-counter flea control products. more
Clarendon veteran receives special service award
Like many young men of his era, William Jarosinski, who grew up in Rochester, was drafted into the army during the Vietnam War. more
Fire destroys Hamlin home but sparks community spirit
Last week, everything that Greg and Gaylene LaDue had acquired during their 25 years of marriage was in their Hamlin Center Road home. more
Hamlin Lions Club sponsors poster contest
The Hamlin Lions Club is sponsoring this year's Peace Poster Contest for Lions Club International through the Hamlin Recreation Department. more
Hilton Co-op to open in new location
This time last year, hundreds of people were walking along the "yellow brick road" during the Hilton Craft Antique Co-op's Wizard of Oz event. more
New church opens in Brockport
Victory Fellowship held its first meeting Sunday, June 11 in the Thompson Conference Center on the campus of the State University of New York College at Brockport. more
Reba M. Parker, longtime Spencerport resident
Reba M. Parker died Saturday, October 28, 2000 at the age of 91. more
Sesquicentennial celebrated at Spencerport church
The First Congregational Church of Spencerport is just concluding the celebration of its Sesquicentennial Year. more
Spencerport Lions honored
At their annual picnic, the following Spencerport Lions were honored for service to Lions and the community. more
Spencerport village has new administrator
The Spencerport Village Board has hired Alan R. Scheg, of Ogden, to the post of village administrator, ending a three-month search begun when former Village Administrator Gina Tojek announced her resignation August 2. more
Youth return from mission trip ready to serve Ogden's seniors
Fifteen teens and adults from the Spencerport and Elmgrove United Methodist Churches spent a week last August working to repair homes with the Appalachia Service Project. more
In Briefly:
All Orleans County polling sites open November 7
According to Orleans County Election Commissioners Helen Zelazny and Dennis Piedimonte, all polling sites will be open for the November 7 General Election. more
Be ready for winter storms
Monroe County Executive Jack Doyle, City of Rochester Mayor William A. Johnson, Jr. and American Red Cross Executive Director Kyle Rodeman have issued a joint proclamation declaring November 5-11 to be Winter Weather Preparedness Week. more
Brockport novelist comes home for book signing
Brockport native Carolyn Mackler will return home from New York City for a book-signing event at Lift Bridge Kids on Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m. more
Changes in video locations at the Parma Public Library
In an effort to make videos more accessible to the public, the Parma Public Library has made some changes. more
Chili Historical Society schedules appraisals
On Sunday, November 12, the Chili Historical Society will sponsor an afternoon of appraisals by group President Edward Cornwell. more
Christmas on the Canal Committee to organize November 7
For the past five years, Christmas on the Canal has been held in Spencerport on the first Sunday in December. more
Clarendon won’t have dog ordinance for now
The Town of Clarendon decided to take no action on a proposed dog ordinance at its October 10 meeting. more
Crafters wanted for December 2 sale
Crafters are sought for the Adams Basin United Methodist Church's 8th Annual Cookie Walk/Crafter's Sale to be held Saturday, December 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. more
Donations needed for Coats for Kids Clothing Drive
SUNY Brockport's radio station 89.1 The Point, sponsors its annual Coats for Kids Clothing Drive, Saturday, November 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in front of Kay Bee Toy Store in the Mall at Greece Ridge Center. more
Spencerport Aglow 2000 lights up area for holidays
The Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Holiday Decorating Contest again this year. more
Spencerport Jubilee to close
Last fall, the Fleming Company, owner of the Spencerport Jubilee, announced it would be closing its Buffalo warehouse and selling its retail stores (30-plus) in the western New York market. more
Veterans holiday gift program
Veterans who are out-patients of the Rochester Out-Patients Clinic, Westfall Road, will be greeted by unit members of the American Legion Auxiliary, and members from the 7th District, of which Monroe County is a part on Wednesday, November 15, for the Veterans Holiday Gift Program. more
Volunteer income tax preparers needed
The Genesee County Office for the Aging is seeking volunteers for the American Association of Retired Person's "Tax-Aide Program." This is a vital program offered to seniors in need of free income tax preparation. more
In Politicaly Speaking:
Sweden justice has no opposition
Sweden Justice Mark Depferd is running unopposed in the November 7 election. more
Zyra unopposed in first legislature bid
Monroe County Legislator Wayne Zyra is unopposed in his first bid for the county seat that represents residents of Sweden, including the Village of Brockport, Riga, including the Village of Churchville, and Ogden west of Union Street. more
In Schools:
Academic Boosters Club forming in Spencerport
The Spencerport Academic Boosters Club is inviting all interested parents and community members to an informational meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 8 at 7 p.m. more
Cosgrove teams raise funds
Cosgrove Middle School welcomed some furry friends into school October 12 as part of Spirit Week, also Homecoming Week for the district. more
Female "Odd Couple" Hilton High School Senior Play
Hilton High School's Senior Play, "The Odd Couple," re-written by Neil Simon for the female side of roommate relations, will be presented Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m.; with a matinee on Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m. in the Hilton High School auditorium, 400 East Avenue, Hilton. more
Fruit sale benefits school music group
The Spencerport Music Association (SMA) Annual Fruit Sale is the primary fund-raising vehicle for this organization of parents, teachers and community members. more
MCC breaks enrollment record
A record-breaking 15,315 students have enrolled at Monroe Community College this fall, surpassing the previous record of 14,815 and reaffirming the college's position as the largest college in Greater Rochester. more
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES recognized in statewide publications contest
On October 20, the New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA) honored the winners of its 21st annual communications contest at a luncheon in Rochester. more
Seventh-grade entrepreneurs market product for Red Ribbon Week
Seventh-graders in Jan Johnson's Home and Careers class at the A.D. Oliver Middle School recently got a taste of what it's like to be in business for themselves. more
They've already voted
Opinion Club votes for Bush 10-1, Lazio 9-3, 1 vote for Nader
At Brockport's A.D. Oliver Middle School there's an extracurricular activity group that stands in sharp contrast to the often lamented apathy among young people. more
In Seniors:
Alzheimer's educational seminar planned
The Orleans County Office for the Aging Support Group is sponsoring an Alzheimer's Disease Seminar on Tuesday, November 21 at 7 p.m. at the County Administration Building (where Department of Motor Vehicles is located). more
Chili Senior Center programs offered
Flu Shots - flu shots scheduled at the Chili Senior Center have been canceled. more
Locations sought for the Heart to Hearth concerts
At-home concerts for groups of senior citizens are being scheduled for February 8, 2001, part of the 12th annual Band Outreach Project of the Spencerport music program known as Heart to Hearth. more
In Sports:
Lake Ontario Trout and Salmon derbies benefit lakeshore counties
The Wayne County Office of Tourism has issued a report and summary of an angler survey conducted with participants in the 2000 Spring Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Trout and Salmon Derby. more
