In Features:
Bird of Prey Week April 12-21
During spring raptor migration and Bird of Prey Week, Braddock Bay Park, in Greece, hosts one of the largest raptor migrations in the world. Each spring a "hawk" counter is perched on the Braddock Bay Park platform from March through the end of May. Last spring he identified and counted 69,118 hawks, eagles, and falcons migrating along the Lake Ontario shoreline. more
BISCO Brockport Arts Festival
to collaborate with Lakeside on Duck Derby
Under the leadership of Michael Murphy, president of the Brockport Integrated Services Community Organization (BISCO), planning has begun for the 2002 Annual Brockport Summer Arts Festival which will take place on August 10 and 11 in the Village of Brockport. more
Brockport may be facing another law suit
Saying the Brockport Village Board should compensate him for his December censure, Trustee Peter DeToy said he intends to sue. more
Brockport school budget to reflect an increase
On May 21 voters in the Brockport Central School District will be asked to ratify a $52.9 million budget. The figure reflects a one (1) percent increase over the current year’s budget. more
Chemical-free lawn care workshop offered April 13
The Town of Parma, in cooperation with Cornell Cooperative Extension, is hosting a workshop at the Parma Town Hall, 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road, April 13 at 10 a.m. for residents who are interested in lawn care that minimizes fertilizers and pesticides. Experts from Great Lawns/Great Lakes program will be the presenters for this program. more
English cottage gardening
The Garden Club of Brockport, at its last meeting in the historic Morgan Manning House, enjoyed a slide-presentation about English cottage gardening given by Mark Dunham, a local gardener and landscape designer. more
Hamlin supervisor says radio tower is long way off
Lately, Hamlin residents have been sounding off, showing their disdain for the proposal to erect a 340-foot radio tower on a parcel of land that is directly southwest of 65 Wiler Road. "As far as I am concerned, WMJQ has to show us that there is a definite benefit to the town of Hamlin," said Hamlin Supervisor Austin Warner. more
Hamlin Wetlands Nature Park
could happen this summer
If Bill Jennejahn has his way, his dream of restoring some 50 acres of wooded wetlands behind the VFW Post on Lake Road in Hamlin will become reality this summer. more
International Art Show to be held April 12-14
The 4th annual IACC International Art Show will showcase art from Italy and other countries by renowned artists such as Domenico Fera, Maria Luisa Belcastro, Andrea Valere and Franco Aguggiaro. more
Max's Mardi Gras parade shaping up
The "Mardi-Gras with a Heart" is the way committee chairman Bill Andrews describes the fourth annual Max's Mardi Gras Parade. more
Nature lectures at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Alabama and Shelby announced their schedule from nature programs to be held at the refuge during the month of April. This series of "Focus on…" programs, presented in partnership with the Buffalo Chapter of the Audubon Society, will be offered each Saturday at 2 p.m. at the refuge headquarters at 1101 Casey Road in Alabama. All programs are free and no reservations are required. more
Orleans County Youth Board plans banquet
The Orleans County Youth Board hosts the 20th Annual Youth Recognition Banquet Monday, May 13. This event is an opportunity to thank select individuals for their service to the community. more
Parma-Hilton Historical Society
meeting features lake ship historian
The Parma-Hilton Historical Society (P-HHS) will feature James Fisher who presents a program entitled Ghost Ships of Lake Ontario at their April 15 meeting. more
Spencerport's Fire District consolidation targeted for June 1
After several months of discussion, analysis and consideration, the Village of Spencerport and the Towns of Ogden and Parma have determined that a consolidation of fire service responsibilities between the current Ogden-Parma Fire District and the Village of Spencerport is in the best interest of town and village residents. more
SUNY Brockport makes donation to fire department
The Brockport Fire Department is the recipient of a donation from SUNY Brockport’s President Paul Yu. more
Sweden names community center recreation director
The new recreation director for the Sweden Community Center will have his hands full juggling all of the tasks necessary to run the new center. James Nealon was appointed by the Sweden Town Board and will begin his duties April 8. more
In Briefly:
BBCA celebrating Genesee County's birthday
The Bergen Business and Civic Association is celebrating the 200th Birthday of Genesee County and the 125th Birthday of the Village of Bergen by sponsoring two, $200 raffles on one ticket. more
Blue Star banners available
Ferris Goodridge Post 330 of the American Legion announced the availability of "Blue Star Banners" to be given, free of charge, to Ogden-Spencerport families who have a loved one serving in the Armed Forces of the United States during wartime. This includes activated members of the National Guard and Reserves. more
Free hearing screenings
in observance of the Noise Awareness Day
The Rochester Hearing and Speech Center (RHSC) will offer free hearing screenings on Wednesday, April 24 in its seventh year of participation in Noise Awareness Day. The league for the Hard of Hearing in New York City began the day as a way to bring attention to and educate the public about the relationship between noise and hearing loss. more
Gillam Grant pre-school programs for 2002-2003
Mom (or Dad) and Me - A first experience play group for two year olds. An adult stays in class. Child must have second birthday by September 1. 12 Mondays 10-11:30 a.m. - starting September 16. more
Girl Scouts salute leaders in April
The Girl Scouts of Genesee Valley will recognize adult volunteers at the 11th Annual Adult Recognition Gala at Waver's, 31 Paul Road, on Thursday, April 25, with a reception at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. and an awards presentation at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $20. The reservation deadline is April 20. more
Holley library celebrates national library week
The Community Free Library will celebrate National Library Week with a variety of activities. This year's theme is @ your library. The dates for this annual event are April 14-20. more
Kids can learn the ABC's of fish hatchery
Just in time for trout season, pre-school children ages 3-5 can participate in the Parks Department's ABC's of the Fish Hatchery Program. Kids will learn about fish and Powder Mills Park's famous hatchery through Activities, Books and Crafts. This hands-on learning experience also includes a tour of the hatchery and an opportunity to cast a fishing line into the creek. more
New slate of officers elected for Gates Lions
Gates Lions Club members have chosen new officers for the 2002-2003 administration. more
Noone Post 954, Auxiliary select
Boys and Girls State representatives
One of the prime objectives of the American Legion is to promote Americanism, patriotism and youth activities. The Harvey C. Noone Post 954, the Past Commanders Club and the Auxiliary Unit endorse the annual New York State Legion's Boys State and Girls State Programs. more
Water district meeting canceled
Residents on the Drake Road, Roosevelt Highway to Kendall Mills Road Water District are advised that the public hearing scheduled for April 10 at 7:00 p.m. has been canceled. more
Workshops offered for girls exploring engineering
Monroe Community College's Cool Workshops for Girls Exploring Engineering, April 18, 19 and 20, will encourage high school girls to try their hands at building robots and constructing bridges. more
In Schools:
C-C Board of Education scheduled
to adopt proposed budget at April 9 meeting
According to district officials, Churchville-Chili Board of Education will adopt a proposed budget for the 2002-2003 school year at the board meeting on April 9 at 7 p.m. The board, with input from community residents, has been developing the proposed budget for the past several months. more
Churchville-Chili FIRST Team wins award
The Churchville-Chili GRR (Greater Rochester Robotics) Team brought home the Delphi "Driving Tomorrow's Technology" Award in the regional FIRST Robotics competition held March 21-23 in New York City. Nortel Networks has sponsored the C-C team since its beginning several years ago. The team is now preparing for the national competition at the Epcot Center in Florida April 25-27. more
Greece in miniature
Fourth-graders Anthony Frasino (left) and Daniel Finley, who are in Don McIntyre's class at Gates Chili's Washington Irving Elementary School, work on their diorama that illustrates daily life in ancient Greece. more
Hilton Schools seeking nominations for Teacher of the Year
The Hilton Central Schools' Teachers Association (H.C.S.T.A.) is seeking nominations for its 2002-2003 Teacher of the Year Award. more
Holley students compete in county music festivals
Eighteen Holley Elementary Band students, under the direction of Miss Amy Harris, recently participated in the Orleans County Music Educator's Music Festival. "The festival is very positive in that it provides a significant, challenging and rewarding musical experience for our students," said Harris. more
MCC hosts information session for adults considering college
Monroe Community College is holding an information session for adults considering college entitled Education is the Key to Growth, Tuesday, April 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Building 3, Room 139 (the faculty/staff dining room), Brighton Campus, 1000 East Henrietta Road. more
Petitions available for Churchville-Chili Board of Education seats
Candidates wishing to run for the Churchville-Chili Central School Board of Education must submit petitions to the district clerk on or before Monday, April 22, at 5 p.m. more
Spencerport Board of Education scheduled
to adopt budget at April 9 meeting
The Spencerport Board of Education will adopt a proposed budget for the 2002-2003 school year at the April 9 board meeting at 7 p.m. in the Board Room, 71 Lyell Avenue. Board members have worked with community residents during the last several months to prepare the budget document. more
Spencerport schools' survey results
to be shared at community forum
The Spencerport School District will present the results of a recent community survey in a Community Forum to take place Tuesday, April 23 at Taylor Elementary School at 7 p.m. All district residents are encouraged to attend. more
In Seniors:
Hilton-Parma seniors celebrate spring with dance
The Hilton-Parma Senior Citizens are celebrating the 18th Anniversary of the Hilton-Parma Senior Citizen Center with a Spring Dinner Dance and party from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at the Hilton Exempt Club, South Avenue, Hilton. more
In Sports:
Bright Raven gymnasts compete in states
Bright Raven Gymnastics Boys Team traveled to Syracuse March 23-24 to compete in the USA Gymnastics Compulsory State Championships. Each of the boys qualified for the State Championships by earning high all around scores in USAG sanctioned competitions held earlier in the season. more
Brockport's Golden Eagles alumni make their mark in coaching
Hockey fans from Western New York are familiar with names such as Ted Sator, E.J. McGuire, Rick Gotkin, Brian Cavanaugh and Jeff Merideth. But what do they and over a dozen other hockey coaches at the high school level and above have in common? more
Brockport teams earn scholar athlete awards
The Brockport Girls Indoor Track, Volleyball and the Boys Varsity Basketball, Indoor Track and Ice Hockey varsity teams received the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Scholar/Athlete Team Award for the Winter 2001-02 season. more
Exercise for better health
Those with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes now have a program designed to guide them to better health. Unity Health System's Diabetes Exercise Program is designed to educate those with diabetes on lifestyle changes that will help them better manage their diabetes and their overall health. more
Finalists selected for WHAM local sportswomen awards
Fifteen of the top female athletes in the five-county area will be honored on Monday, April 29 at the 24th Annual WHAM Sportswomen of the Year Awards Luncheon. Five finalists in the local high school, local college, and local at-large divisions will attend the noon luncheon at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in downtown Rochester, where the 2001-02 individual winners in each category will be announced. more
Golf tourney fundrasier for hockey group
Bogey's Wood Fired Grill holds an annual golf tournament for charity and management at the area eatery and has this year designated a unique recipient for the event's proceeds. more
Kendall wrestlers finish season 13-1
The Kendall Varsity wrestling team enjoyed another excellent season in 2001-2002. The Eagles won the Genesee-Region League Division II title, the Batavia Christmas Tournament team title, the LeRoy Tournament team championship and completed the season with a 13-1 win loss record. more
Local wrestlers featured in magazines
Wrestling brothers Craig and Brian Axford have now both been featured in Sport Karate magazine. Craig was featured in 2001 and Brian was featured in a 2002 issue. more
Locals participate in the Triple Cities
International Karate Tournament
The Triple Cities International Karate Tournament was held on March 9 in Endicott. The Isshin Ryu Karate Academy of Hamlin sent a team of fighters that included members from Kishi Karate (from Rochester) as well as members from the S&S Fitness Gym Fight class. more
Lyndsay Wall honored in Albany
Assembly Republican Leader-Elect Charlie Nesbitt (R,C-Albion) is pictured with Lyndsay Wall, the youngest member of the United States 2002 Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team, along with her family during their recent visit to Albany. more
Monroe County Golf Courses "Swing" into spring
"The Parks" golf course facilities at Churchville, Durand Eastman and Genesee Valley opened last week for the 2002 golf season. more
Victor Gymnasts competed at Spring Fever Classic meet
The Victor Gymnasts competed at The Spring Fever Meet in Oswego, March 23-24. more
Winter sports All-Stars announced
Athletes from seven local schools were named to winter sports All-Star teams in nine separate sports and seven Most Valuable Player nods were awarded to players from the area. more
