News for the week of September 17, 2001
News for the week of
September 17, 2001

In Features:

Bird tests positive for West Nile Virus
A dead crow found in the town of Irondequoit tested positive for West Nile virus, according to Monroe County health officials. more

Brockport Hibsch project approved
The Brockport Planning Board gave approval to conceptual plans for the Hibsch cluster development at its September 10 meeting. The 64-home subdivision will be built on the south side of East Avenue adjacent to the east end of the Havenwood tract. more

Choreographer/Composer Concert, October 6
The fourth annual collaboration concert between four local composers and nine local choreographers will be held October 6 at 7:30 a.m. at Roberts Wesleyan College. more

County adds more parkland
Monroe County Executive Jack Doyle has announced the proposed acquisition of 1.3 acres of land in the town of Irondequoit for the expressed use of parkland in Irondequoit Bay Park West. more

Hamlin to begin construction on justice court
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held September 28 at 10 a.m. at the Hamlin Town Hall complex to kick off the renovation of a recreation storage building into a new town justice court. Actual construction will begin October 1. more

Localities carry on despite Tuesday's tragedy
On a typical day, western New York and New York City may seem like vastly different worlds, but on September 11, terrorist attacks at the heart of New York State's financial and cultural center reminded residents that we are all New Yorkers. more

Murray building proposal to go before voters
The awarding of a $775,000 low interest loan under the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development program could well pave the way toward Town of Murray officials' plan for a new town building. more

Not just another Making Strides walk, October 14
This October, thousands of people will take to the streets of downtown Rochester. They'll be walking in the annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Cancer. But Making Strides is not just a breast cancer walk. It's a rallying cry for awareness, a way of remembering those who've fought and continue to fight breast cancer, and it's the opportunity for thousands to walk as one and make a difference in the lives of people with breast cancer. more

Spencerport Community Chorus kicks off season
The 40-voice Spencerport Community Chorus, now in it's 20th year, is an active choral group that rehearses Sunday from 3 to 5:15 p.m. at the historic First Congregational Church (The White Church) located at 65 Church Street in Spencerport. It is a member of the Greater Rochester Choral Consortium (GRCC) and has participated in the annual Community Carol Sing and traditional Tree Lighting by the canal; historical canal events; Summer Canal Days; winter and spring concerts; the Prism Concert at the Eastman Theater. more

Sweden looks at possible water district projects
The Town of Sweden has hired Lakeside Engineering to prepare a map and plan for the Gallup Road expansion to the Sweden consolidated water district. Residents petitioned the town to bring water to Gallup Road north of the canal, to Skidmore Drive and to part of Gordon Road. more

West Nile virus case prompts renewed warnings
A 49-year-old Suffolk County woman has tested positive for West Nile virus based on preliminary laboratory findings, according to State Health Commissioner Antonia C. Novello. This is the first known human case of West Nile virus to occur this year in New York State outside of the New York City. more

In Briefly:

Amadeus Chorale plans benefit concert
The Amadeus Chorale is a children's and youth singing organization dedicated to preparing singers and sharing their talents with the community. The chorale is making plans for its Annual Benefit concert. This year it will take place on Sunday, November 18 at the Roberts Wesleyan College Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Past charity concerts have benefited Rochester School for the Deaf and Lakeside Hospital. more

Annual Family Fest during homecoming and family weekend
The Brockport Child Care Center, located on the SUNY College at Brockport Campus, will sponsor the 11th annual Family Fest on Saturday, September 22, from noon to 3 p.m., in Special Olympics Park on the SUNY Brockport campus. The event is part of the college's Homecoming & Family Weekend. more

Dr. Dennis Boike to present parenting workshops
Brockport Central School District's Continuing University for Parents will present two workshops in October with local lecturer and therapist Dr. Dennis Boike. On October 1 - "100 Minutes on Child Discipline" and October 15 - "Handling the Strong-Willed Child." more

Guided bird tour at Montezuma Wildlife Refuge
Join Larue St. Clair, Refuge Volunteer and Friend of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex, for a guided bird tour at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, September 22 at 3 p.m. The tour will begin at the refuge Visitor Center and travel around the refuge to several birding hot spots. more

Hilton Apple Fest Photo Contest deadline is September 21
The Apple of My Eye Photo Contest at this year's Hilton Apple Fest, September 29-30, is extending a "call for entries" for photographs taken while traveling around town or around the world. The deadline for entries is September 21. more

Kodakers cover a lot of ground at ambulance corps
On Saturday, September 8, as part of Kodak's global volunteer initiative, Kodak employees and retirees donated their time and energy to improve the quality of life in the communities in which they live and work. more

Lakeside marks National Rehabilitation Awareness Week
In observance of National Rehabilitation Awareness Week September 16-22, Lakeside Health System, in conjuction with Lakeside Memorial Hospital and Lakeside Beikirch Care Center, are kicking off a new Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services (CRS) program. more

Pumpkins arrive as signs of fall
Pumpkins will be showing up at some local farm markets this week. The pumpkin crop is of good quality but size and numbers are considerably reduced this year, especially on fields that were not irrigated. Many growers are reporting wide variability in size and weight. Pumpkins are maturing about two-weeks earlier than usual on many fields. Consequently, many farmers will be working at improving their storage techniques in order to ensure enough pumpkins for Halloween. more

SUNY Brockport College-Community Chorus seeking singers
The SUNY Brockport College-Community Chorus is seeking altos, sopranos, tenors and basses, to join SUNY Brockport students and members of the community in making beautiful music together. more

Sweden seeks trail volunteers
The Adopt-A-Trail Committee for the Erie Canal towpath in the Town of Sweden will hold an informational and organizational meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, September 17, in the small meeting room of the Town Hall, 18 State Street. more

World famous Lipizzaner Stallions
at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial
The Lipizzaner Stallions, known throughout the world, will present a special 31st anniversary presentation of the "Dancing White Stallions." more

In Schools:

Spencerport School Board approves use of Alco-Sensor at school events
The Spencerport Board of Education has approved the use of an Alco-Sensor at school events when there is a reasonable concern that a person is under the influence of alcohol. Authorized district personnel may administer an Alco-Sensor test when a person, including students, attending a school event or on school grounds displays noticeable impairment, according to district officials. more

In Seniors:

Mystery Trip planned for Hilton-Parma seniors
Plans have been made for the Hilton-Parma Seniors to embark on one of their one-day mystery trips on Wednesday, October 24 including activities and lunch. Since this involves traveling into Canada, proof of citizenship is required. Acceptable forms of identification are a birth certificate or an expired or current passport. The bus will leave the Village Community at 7:30 a.m. $37 fee includes the driver gratuity. more

Unity Health System's Adult Daycare honored by Alzheimer's Association
Unity Health System's dementia-specific adult daycare program, Park Place at St. Bernard's, received the 2001 Quality of Life Award for being an outstanding support service provider. Sponsored by the Rochester Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, the award was presented at the Rochester Chapter's annual fund raising dinner in June. more

In Sports:

Baton & flag twirling offered
Intro to Baton course will be offered during the Hilton-Parma Recreation fall session only. There will be two classes for children ages 5-7 - Monday evenings from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., or from 7 to 7:45 p.m. starting September 24. Another class for those kids ages 8-12 will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 6:45 p.m. beginning September 19. The cost for each class is $34 and includes 10 - 45 minute sessions. Batons will be available at no charge for use during class. more

Blue Devils trounce Wilson
Brockport's boys soccer team increased their record to 2-1 with a 7-1 win at home against Wilson September 10. Sophomore Scott Larnder scored the first two goals of the game in the first 20 minutes with assists from Blaine Hastings and Stephen Remillard. Senior Aaron Webster closed out the first half with his first goal of the season to make it 3-0 and opened the second half with his second goal after Maurice Powell forced a turnover at midfield and fed Webster. more

Brockport wins women's soccer home opener
Leanna Gedraitis (West Falls/Holland) led Brockport to a 2-0 win over Nazareth College September 6, scoring both goals for the Golden Eagles. The score remained at 1-0 going into the half. Gedraitis scored her second goal of the game, fifth of the season, in the 55th minute. The goal was unassisted. more

Gillam-Grant Center's fall community education programs
•EZ to Be Fit - a light and easy workout for men and women age 50 and older are held on Wednesdays 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. more

Hilton-Parma Recreation offers Tai Chi demonstration
Hilton-Parma Recreation will be offering a free T'ai Chi demonstration on Monday, September 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Village Community Center, 59 Henry Street. This demo will include history and discussion of the principles underlying the practice of T'ai Chi for health, relaxation, and stress relief as well as the demonstration of two styles. This is your chance to give T'ai Chi a try. All ages are welcome. more

Run for the apples in Hilton September 29
Hilton-Parma Recreation is gearing up for the 23rd Annual Apple Derby/Merkel 5-Mile Run scheduled for Saturday morning September 29. The traditional certified course, which begins at Hilton High School and finishes at Canning Street Square, will be utilized; and this year, seven male and female champion categories have been established. Similar to past races, all runners will receive the specially designed Apple Derby Run shirt and winners cup which depicts all the past champions and their times. more

Spencerport School Board approves new policies for student-athletes
The Spencerport Board of Education has approved a revision to the district's athletic code of conduct for the 2001-2002 school year. There are two key revisions. more

Sportsmen invite everyone to step outdoors
The 28th annual celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day will be held September 22-23 at the Department of Environmental Conservation in East Avon. The theme of the occasion is "A Natural Invitation To Step Outdoors." It is a challenge for every outdoors-person to share knowledge and enjoyment of the natural world with "indoor" friends. more

Youth Football at Hilton-Parma Recreation
Hilton-Parma Recreation offers two non-contact, non-competitive football programs offered to boys and girls in grades 2-6. These programs will both take place on Saturdays starting October 6 through November 3. more