Book Clubs flourish
Whether it’s because of Oprah Winfrey’s efforts to get American adults reading, or the lack of anything but reruns on television, reading is booming on the westside, according to local librarians and others who head up area book clubs. more

Brockport sets appointments at annual meeting
Brockport held its annual reorganizational meeting July 15. Appointments and adoptions were made for the following year. The adoptions are not official until they are voted on and approved by the trustees at the August meeting. more

Brockport to unveil memorial monument
They gave their lives to help save others. As part of their daily routines, firefighters, policemen and emergency medical service workers face life and death decisions. They face extraordinary situations, like the events that unfolded on September 11, 2001. As a way to memorialize and remember those who lost their lives, the Brockport Fire Department will be unveiling and dedicating a Firefighter’s Memorial Monument. more

Brockport's college radio station manager/
freelance writer receives SUNY's highest honor
Warren Kozireski, station manager of SUNY Brockport’s student radio station 89.1 The Point, doesn’t believe students should have to wait until after graduation to experience what life will be like in the professional world. That’s why he has devoted the last 13 years of his life to making The Point into a radio experience that will serve students well throughout their lives. more

Cobblestone Fair and Quilt Show set for August 3
Cobblestone Society members from a six-county area are girding for their 29th annual Antiques and Collectibles Fair and Quilt Show on Saturday, August 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Society's museum ground in Childs. more

Hilton resident wins horse competitions
Nicole Gavigan, daughter of Chris and Mary Gavigan, Hilton, recently participated in the Appaloosa Club's Horsemen's Competition where she was awarded the Grand Champion ribbon for the novice division age 14 to 18. more

New pastors lead Parma Church
Pastors Alma and Brent Thompson will be providing worship leadership at the Parma Free Methodist Church, according to the Genesee Conference of the Free Methodist denomination. more

Second crow tests positive for West Nile virus
A dead crow found in the village of Webster has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), according to Monroe County health officials. Statewide more than 30 birds have been reported with WNV. In addition, a crow found in the town of Perinton last month was the first time the virus was detected in Monroe County this year. more

Session updates public on Tributary 3 cleanup
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and the Monroe County Health Department will hold a public availability session for the former General Electric/Black & Decker and the former 3M/Dynacolor sites in Brockport. more

Spencerport Volunteer Ambulance receives two needed gifts
The Spencerport Volunteer Ambulance received two needed gifts recently. The Spencerport Rotary purchased a Pulse Oximeter, and the state granted the station $22,000 to put toward the purchase of a first response vehicle. more

St. Joseph's Villa Alumni gathering August 3
More than 60 former children once served by St. Joseph's Villa, and their families, will visit the agency's main campus in Greece, Saturday, August 3, for an event honoring the Villa's 60th anniversary. more

The musical "Crazy for You" to be
presented by Westside Theatre Productions
The musical "Crazy for You" featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin will be presented free of charge by Westside Theatre Productions in conjunction with the Town of Riga Recreation Department. more

Traveling the Erie Canal
He hears the click of his collar, and I hear the excited tapping of his nails on the kitchen floor. A walk - yes, he knows it so well this white-faced old golden friend of mine. more

Trinidad & Tobago Steelband to perform at Orleans Marine Park
The Trinidad and Tobago Steelband will grace the shores of Oak Orchard Creek on Saturday, August 10 at the Orleans County Marine Park. The concert is part of a two-day event at the park that includes "A Taste of Orleans" and a wooden boat festival. The music will begin at 7 p.m. under the new pavilion at the south end, and admission is free. more

Troop 53 scout earns Eagle rank
Boy Scout Troop 53 honored David Zambuto for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Friends and family were in attendance at the United Methodist Church in Churchville on June 8, to acknowledge his achievements. more

Two original one-act plays to be presented by Riga Recreation
Two original one-act plays, "Interrupting Tangents" and "Character," will be performed at the Raymond Adams Cobblestone Hall in Churchville. These productions are being presented by the Town of Riga Recreation and are directed by former Spencerport student Bill Perry, 17, and Churchville-Chili graduate Ryan Toyama, 20, the author of the two works. more

BOCES 2 announces new executive principal
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES appointed Joseph Salemi as executive principal of the WE-MO-CO Career and Technical Education Center. Salemi, who has been principal at the school since 1992, began his new role on July 1. more

Brockport High School Class of 1952 holds reunion
The Brockport High School Class of 1952 celebrated their 50th class reunion the last weekend in June. A tour of their "old high school" (now the Oliver Middle School) was given by Principal Ann Sweeting. more

Holley Middle School students donate to special causes
The Holley Middle School Student Council held four dances and had a penny war in the fall. more

Holley Schools recognize board member's 15 years of service
For Albert Buell, community service is an important part of life. He recently completed his 15th-year on the Holley Board of Education, four of which he served as president and three as vice president. more

Holley Student Council donates to Lakeside
Holley Middle School Student Council members made a gift to Lakeside Memorial Hospital's Pre-Admission Testing Department of kid-size tables and chairs, movies, books, games and toys. The items will be put to good use by many children who must go through pre-admission testing or are in the hospital for same-day surgery. A place to color and read and movies to help pass the time will be appreciated by the children. more

MCSBA president is Churchville resident
North Chili resident and Churchville-Chili Board of Education president Sheryl Johnson was recently elected president of the Monroe County School Boards Association. Johnson served as MCSBA's vice president during the 2001-2002 school year. Her service with the association includes co-chairing the MCSBA Legislative Committee as well as serving on the Steering Committee. more