News for the week of January 28, 2002
News for the week of
January 28, 2002

In Features:

Amnesty International postcard recipient freed
Over 100 people took the time to write postcards of support to Ismail Adylov, a designated prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International. The Brockport Chapter of Amnesty International has received notification of Adylov's release from prison following a presidential pardon. more

Diaz fields residents’ questions
At a January 16 community meeting, Diaz Vice President Clif Jenney informed residents of Holley who were gathered in the Holley High School auditorium that the goal of his company is to be a good corporate citizen. more

Hamlin residents speak out against radio tower proposal
About 50 people turned out for an informational meeting to hear and talk about a proposed 340-foot radio tower in Hamlin. George Kimball, owner of Canandaigua Broadcasting Company, is hoping to erect the tower on land that the company has secured an option to lease directly southwest of 65 Wiler Road. more

Holley residents pursue lawsuit against Diaz
Residents of Holley, both current and former, have banded together to sign retainers in a class action lawsuit against Diaz Chemical. The lawsuit is being filed because of a January 5 incident which leaked 80 gallons of chemicals into the community. more

Public input sought on Chili's Routes 33 and 259
proposed intersection reconstruction plan
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will be hosting a public meeting next month to discuss the proposed safety improvements to the intersection of Routes 33 and 259 in the Town of Chili. more

Scottish theme for RWCCO's February Concert
For their winter concert, the Roberts Wesleyan College-Community Orchestra will present music of homage to Scotland. On Friday, February 1, music director Nyela Basney will conduct the RWCCO as they play Mendelssohn's "Scottish Symphony." more

Sweden accepts highway superintendent's resignation
Following an investigation into misappropriation of town property, Town of Sweden's highway superintendent has tendered his resignation. more

In Briefly:

Chili FD Auxiliary installs new officers
Members of the Chili Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary installed their new officers for 2002 at their annual banquet dinner meeting. Installation officer Lelia Miner presented Deborah Chrysler as president, Gloria Nyhan as vice-president, Deanna Reber as treasurer and Betty Doyle Hendershott as secretary. more

Hilton music faculty holds recital February 4
Hilton Central School District music teachers will hold a Faculty Recital on Monday, February 4, at 7 p.m. in Hilton High School Auditorium, 400 East Avenue, Hilton. more

Parma Snowfest organizers chanting 'snow, snow, come and stay'
The Town of Parma will be hosting Snowfest on Saturday, February 2 at Parma Town Park from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Any lack of snow will not be a problem according to Steve Fowler, Director of Recreation & Parks. "Our department has planned a fun-filled afternoon of many winter activities which will be adjusted based on weather conditions." more

Tax help offered in Churchville
Every year, people find themselves more and more puzzled about new and existing IRS rules and regulations pertaining to filing. Anyone needing information for filing basic individual tax returns, can call the Newman Riga Library and register for an evening of free Tax Help. more

In Schools:

Area educator named to post in Arizona
Mary Ulrich, formerly of Hilton, has been named director of the Arizona Center for Professions in Education in Phoenix, Arizona. more

Byron-Bergen Board of Education announces meeting date changes
Byron-Bergen Board of Education has announced meeting dates in February and March. They will be held on the first and third Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. as follows: February 7 - Elementary School; February 21 - High School Library; March 7 - Elementary School; March 21 - High School Library. more

Byron-Bergen schedules kindergarten registration
Children in the Byron-Bergen School District who will be five years of age in the Byron-Bergen School District on, or before, December 1, 2002, are eligible for entrance to kindergarten in September of 2002. more

Director of Human Resources named at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
Kim Lewis, supervisor in the Department for Exceptional Children at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, was appointed Director of Human Resources by the Board of Education at its January 15 board meeting. Lewis is expected to begin her new duties on February 11. more

Fitness and Recreational Sports Management
degree program coming to GCC
An Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program in Fitness and Recreational Sports Management will be part of Genesee Community College's offerings, pending approval by the State University of New York and the New York State Education Department. The college hopes to officially launch the program this fall. more

Kendall school awards bids
Bids were awarded to six contractors for the $4,750,000 Kendall Central School building project. more

Nativity BVM students present
puppet play in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Nativity BVM School second graders put on a puppet play in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday. more

Spencerport schedules parent meetings for TRIAD
The Spencerport School District has scheduled two meetings for parents interested in more information about TRIAD, the district's program for gifted and talented students. more

Twenty Natural Helpers named at Hilton High School
Park Ridge Youth Outreach Counselor Nancy Lewthwaite, along with advisors, Hilton faculty members Shirley Abrams, David Heise, Lori Martello and Brad Helmer, accompanied 20 students to the Rotary Sunshine Camp in Rush for the annual retreat training last fall. more

In Seniors:

Ogden Senior Center news
•AARP tax help - Starting the first Monday in February, AARP will be helping with tax papers from 9 a.m. to noon. Call for an appointment at 352-3250 on Monday, Wednesday or Friday. The center is closed Monday, February 18. more

Senior Citizens of Riga/Churchville
celebrate Mardi Gras and anniversary
Senior Citizens of Riga/Churchville will be meeting on February 12 at 12:30 p.m. at the Gatherings at the Senator's Mansion, South Main Street, Churchville. more

In Sports:

Blue Devils stay in first
The Brockport Blue Devils ice hockey team used goals from seven different goal scorers to top Hilton 7-2 January 16. more

Blue Devils sweep Hilton
The Brockport Blue Devils used strong play late in the first two games in a 30-19, 30-24, 30-23 sweep over Hilton in girl's volleyball January 19. more

Brockport gymnasts ranked second
The SUNY Brockport gymnastics team is ranked second in the country (as of January 23) after winning the Brockport Invitational Saturday. more

Clark named SUNYAC Player of the Week
The women's SUNYAC Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending on January 20 is Kristen Clark (Hilton) according to the State University of New York Athletic Conference officials. more

Fackelman leads Bees
Byron-Bergen jumped out to a 13-3 lead, never trailed and won 52-47 in a girl's basketball game over Elba January 17. The Lady Bees didn't make a single shot from the field in the second quarter but were 11-12 from the free-throw line in the half to maintain a six-point lead at the break. more

Grillo, Doty, Goeres pins lead Holley
Top ranked Holley hosted second-ranked Kendall January 15 in wrestling and the Hawks were 43-29 victors to remain undefeated at 7-0 for the season. more

Rangers win team title in
Clayton Barnard Tournament
Number 1 ranked Spencerport had seven finalists in the 22nd Annual Clayton Barnard Wrestling Tournament held in Hilton the weekend of January 18. The Rangers won the team title for the eleventh time in thirteen years. more

SUNY Brockport's Golden Eagles win Chase
It took 27 years for the Brockport Golden Eagle men's basketball team to have area bragging rights. It was before Cabbage Patch Kids, CD's (the music variety) and economy cars. Now, ranked fifth in Division III in national polls, Brockport defeated the R.I.T. Tigers 78-58 to win the 36th annual JP Morgan Chase Basketball Tournament for the first time since 1975. more

The Victors gymnasts compete at Leatherstocking Invitational
The Victors gymnasts dominated the competition on January 19, at the 16th Annual Leatherstocking Invitational Meet held at Proctor High School in Utica. The meet was sponsored by The Valley Gymnastics Club. The level sevens took the first place team award and level fives took the third place team award. more