Brockport to offer elementary summer school program
Based on the success of the last year's elementary summer school program, the Brockport Board of Education has included the program in the proposed 2001-2002 school budget, which residents will be asked to consider at the May 15 vote. more

C.C.H.S. Spring Concert last for long-time conductor
On Thursday, May 17, the Churchville-Chili Senior High School Choirs will present their annual Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Senior High School auditorium. The concert will open with "A Tribute to A Chorus Line, the Musical," performed by The "Singing Saints" Show Choir. more

Census changes sales tax receipts allocation
Each year, Monroe County, in accordance with state law, shares sales tax receipts with its towns, villages and school districts based on both full valuation of property and population. The full valuation of property changes each year when local assessors file their roles. The population portion of the formula only changes when census numbers change, usually with the U.S. Census figures that are updated every ten years. more

Girl Scouts honor volunteers from Brockport
The Girl Scouts of Genesee Valley, Inc. honored outstanding volunteers at its Tenth Annual Recognition Gala, "Hats off to Volunteers," on April 26. more

Hamlin family learns to cope with rare illness
A year ago in February, the Barone family of Hamlin was confronted by puzzling, chronic symptoms in their previously healthy three-year-old. Olivia, who is now a four-and-a-half-year-old preschooler, began to experience high fevers, up to 106 degrees, that would last for three weeks. She developed sores in her mouth and on other parts of her body, and rashes on her arms and legs. Dark lines appeared on her ankles and moved up her legs to her torso. Olivia began to complain of pain in her legs and was sometimes unable to walk. more

Hilton takes $45.7 million budget proposal to voters
Residents of the Hilton Central School District will have the chance to cast their ballots May 15 to decide upon next year's spending plan and school board members. more

Local historian feted for years of service
It was 1980 when Eunice Chesnut finished her master's degree in history at SUNY Brockport. She had been volunteering as a guide at the Morgan Manning house and writing the newsletter for the Western Monroe Historical Society for about four years. But in 1980, the society’s board of trustees decided they finally had enough money in their budget to hire an historian. Chesnut was the natural choice. more

MDA adds to Lou Gehrig's disease program
The Muscular Dystrophy Association, the world leader in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is adding several elements to its ALS program during May. more

New business wants to put boaters on the Erie Canal
This summer, Spencerport residents, and village visitors, may be able to enjoy the Erie Canal from a new perspective -- by canoe, kayak or pedal boat -- if the village board approves a proposal by Canalside Rentals to bring its recreational rental business here. more

Oak Orchard to introduce new staff
Oak Orchard Community Health Center will hold an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15 to introduce the community to two new doctors and a nurse midwife that have begun practicing at its Brockport site. The open house will be held at the center, 300 West Avenue, Brockport. Tours and refreshments will be available. more

Spencerport school spending to rise 15 percent
Spencerport school district residents will be asked to support a $48.7 million budget on May 15. The budget calls for a 15 percent increase in spending over the current year budget of $42.4 million. more

This mystery will soon be solved
After a local team achieved national acclaim in the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's (NMSS) annual MSWalk, Walt's Walkers have taken to the tees, fairways and greens with their mission: "Turn MS into Mystery Solved!" more

Breakfast honors Hilton's honor rolls
Hilton High School Assistant Principal Brian Bartalo coordinated several Honor Roll Breakfasts this month which brought together students earning honor roll status. more

C-C schools host Safe Schools forum May 14
The Churchville-Chili Community Dialogue Committee is providing an opportunity for district residents to learn about Project SAVE, a law recently enacted by New York State addressing safety in all state schools. The Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) law is a comprehensive planning effort that addresses prevention, response, and recovery with respect to a variety of emergencies in schools. more

Environmental Fair combines fun with message
Hilton's Quest Elementary School annually holds an Environmental Fair on or around Earth Day where children and parents can participate in numerous games, challenges and courses in ecological and environmental action. more

Hilton High School student world champion in Tae Kwon Do
Fifteen-year-old Alicia Riddle, Hilton High School sophomore, has been training in the Korean martial art Tae Kwon Do since she was seven-years-old, beginning in her native country, Canada. Today she is a second-degree black belt, soon to test for the third degree, and recognized at the international level in her class. Last month she traveled to Columbus, Ohio and went undefeated at the international competition known as the "Arnold Battle of Columbus" - Arnold Schwarzenegger, that is. more

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