News for the week of October 14, 2002
News for the week of
October 14, 2002

In Features:

Brockport officials close down ‘party-house’
Following an investigation by police and an inspection by Brockport’s Code Enforcement Officer, a house at 141 Holley Street, Brockport, was closed. more

Brockport residents voice concerns at impending budget woes
Concerns over rising taxes are causing people to leave the village, resident Connie Castaneda said at the October 7 Brockport Village Board meeting. "I’m asking the board to consider taking serious cuts to get the budget into reality," she said during the public comment session. "If you don’t do this, I’m afraid the exodus will continue." more

Brockport Symphony Orchestra starts season with new conductor
The Brockport Symphony Orchestra announces a new conductor and a new season. Ryan Brown has been named as the Director of Music for the Brockport Symphony Orchestra's 2002-2003 concert season, which begins with its fall concert on November 10 at the United Methodist Church in Brockport. more

Canoeists raise funds for cancer research
Barry McNaughton, owner of Padillac Boats and Hilton native, recently hosted Canoeing for Cancer, a fundraiser for the Sally Edelman and Harry Gardner Cancer Research Foundation. more

Collectible duck stamps have practical origin
Once the North American continent teemed with wild ducks, geese, swans, and other water birds. Native Americans and early European settlers hunted the plentiful birds, taking only what they needed to feed themselves and their families. more

Ghost walk guaranteed to haunt
Rochester's gory and all true past is coming back to haunt the city during the Landmark Society's annual Ghost Walk. For two weekends beginning Friday, October 18, lantern-bearing guides will lead brave audiences under the cloak of night to hear Rochester's spine-chilling history told by costumed actors. more

Hilton artist blends painting
and text in new children's book
This is a story about a life experience as told through the eyes of a cat. It applies to all living beings. more

Local citizens group wants vote on police services
A group of Brockport residents interested in finding ways to lower their property taxes gathered October 3 to discuss their options and their plan of action. more

Project ships special shoeboxes for children in troubled countries
Millions of children worldwide who are affected by war, poverty, disease, and disaster receive aid through Operation Christmas Child, a mission project of Samaritan's Purse, the Christian relief organization. more

Residents of Clarendon and Murray asked to consider cemetery needs
The Holley Cemetery Association appeals to all residents for financial assistance and support from your town boards to insure the continued maintenance and preservation of our Hillside Cemetery. more

Spencerport resident awarded Eagle Scout rank
Richard Calabrese of Spencerport began scouting at the age of seven as a Tiger Cub in Pack #165. Through the years, he completed each rank in cub scouting and earned the highest award, the Arrow of Light. The he proceeded on through other ranks - Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star Scout and Life Scout. He was awarded the Eagle Scout rank last May. more

Strong Museum new home of National Toy Hall of Fame
Strong Museum has become the official home of the National Toy Hall of Fame®, a showcase for honored toys that have achieved longevity and national significance in the world of play and imagination. more

U.S. Troops need quality-of-life items
The troops in Afghanistan and throughout the Middle East are dealing with some harsh conditions. Some of the troops are desperate for items from home as they are living day to day with very little. Their tents have no electricity and shower facilities are very limited. more

Vampire appliances suck electricity even when switched off
The typical American home has at least 20 electrical appliances that unknowingly drain consumers of money because the appliances continue to suck electricity even when they're off. more

Wildlife refuges prepare to celebrate
a century of wildlife conservation
The National Wildlife Refuge System will mark its Centennial anniversary March 14, 2003, but celebratory events are already underway in two nearby preserves, the Montezuma and Iroquois National Wildlife Refuges more

In Briefly:

Area college students can
spend a semester learning at Walt Disney World
On Thursday, October 24, 5:30 p.m., at Monroe Community College, the Walt Disney World College Program will present an information session for interested students from area two and four year colleges. more

Chorus of the Genesee wins regional competition
In a contest between 17 choruses from the Seneca Land District, which covers most of Western New York and part of Northern Pennsylvania, The Chorus of The Genesee emerged the choice of five judges by a margin of two points over the Holland Land Harmonizers from Batavia. more

Day of the Dead program at the Community Free Library
The Community Free Library will present a program featuring the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) on Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. Denis Defibaugh will present the slide lecture "Family Ties That Do Not Die," depicting the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico. The program will also feature a paper-cutting activity for the children. more

Dr. Dennis Boike to present workshops on parenting
Brockport Central School District's Continuing University for Parents will present three parenting workshops with local lecturer and therapist Dr. Dennis Boike. They are scheduled for Monday, October 21 - The Impact of Divorce on Families, Monday, October 28 - Sibling Rivalry, Monday, November 4 - What Kind of Families Produce the Finest Children? more

Girl Scouts begin cookie sale fundraiser
The Girl Scouts of Genesee Valley (GSGV) will soon be demonstrating their entrepreneurial spirit by canvassing the community for cookie orders. more

Hamlin FD demonstrate emergency procedures October 19
The Hamlin Fire Department will have their fire fighting and emergency apparatus on display at the Tops Supermarket, 1800 Lake Road, Hamlin, Saturday, October 19 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. more

Hilton Zoning Board member recognized for service
At a regular meeting of the Hilton Village Board on October 8, Robert Cusenz was recognized for 12 years of service on the Hilton Zoning Board, five as chairman. more

Lakeside says goodbye
The Medical Staff of Lakeside Memorial Hospital wished a fond farewell to Robert W. Harris, Lakeside's CEO who retired this August, at their annual Medical Staff Summer Social on September 20 at Oak Hill Country Club. more

Learn about 19th century school days at Ogden Farmers' Library
A "lesson" taught by Ogden schoolteacher Sarah Jane "Jennie" McCleery on Tuesday, October 15, 2 p.m. at the Ogden Farmers' Library, will provide a sense of what school was like way back when. more

October Continuing Education Classes offered at Spencerport
The following are upcoming continuing education classes being offered by the Spencerport School District. more

Sweden's canal cleanup set for October 26
The Town of Sweden's Adopt-A-Trail committee will close the 2002 canal season with a cleanup "sweep" along the towpath on Saturday, October 26, according to Bill Andrews, committee chair. Members of the eight volunteer groups on the committee will meet at Harvester Park in the Village of Brockport at 9 a.m. more

Train to be rolling through Brockport
The cries of "all aboard" will be heard ringing throughout the village of Brockport when the Niagara/Western New York Railroad begins conducting tours that will bring visitors from Albion and Lockport to the downtown area. more

Volunteers will raise wall for medical office re-creation
Dr. Samuel Beach Bradley's 1825 medical office is scheduled to rise again on the morning of Saturday, October 19 when students from Roberts Wesleyan College will join interested neighbors in a wall raising at the Parma Museum, 460 Parma Center Road, Hilton. more

Woodcarver visits the Ogden Historical Museum
Terry Traugh will be at the Ogden Historical Society Museum at the Pulver House, 568 Colby Street, on Sunday, October 20. more

Politically Speaking:

Voters in Orleans County can register, get absentee ballot
Absentee ballots are available for the November 5 General Election, according to the Orleans County Board of Elections. Applications for absentee ballots must be postmarked no later than October 29 if returned to the Board by mail. The last day to apply in person for an absentee ballot is November 4. more

In Schools:

United States Coast Guard Academy program applications due
The United States Coast Guard Academy is accepting applications from high school seniors. more

In Seniors:

Sweden Senior Center offers exercise opportunities
Mondays: 9 a.m. Tap Dance - a challenging way to move. more

In Sports:

Blue Devils rally to beat Saints
Trailing by 20 points after the first five events of the meet, the Brockport Blue Devils girl’s swimming team rebounded with first place finishes in five of the final seven events to pull out a 95-91 win over Churchville-Chili October 3. more

Cadets nearing end of first varsity year
The Hilton Cadets girl’s field hockey team is in its first year competing at the varsity level. Their record, after a 4-0 loss to Eastridge October 7, is 0-9-1. The tie was a 0-0 game against Webster Thomas. They have yet to score their first goal. It’s the equivalent of an expansion team in any sport but, according to first year varsity head coach Brenda Mashiotta, you would be hard pressed to see any depressed players in the locker room. more

Eagles' Williams nets pair in tie
Junior Donald Williams scored a goal in each period for Kendall in the 2-2 tie with Holley in boy’s soccer October 3. more

Racers run for the apples 24th time
Hilton-Parma Recreation hosted the 24th Apple Derby/Merkel 5 Mile Run on October 5 Apple Fest weekend, as 94 runners took to the certified course and produced some quality performances. Overall winner Dan Ruhnke (27:48) out distanced Todd Rogers (28:03) and Brian Emelson (28:58), while the overall female champion Gretchen Welch finished fourth. more

Rangers win second tournament
The Spencerport Rangers boy's soccer team won their second tournament of the year by beating the Brockport Blue Devils 1-0 in the finals of the Spencerport Tournament. Mike Placito scored the winning goal on a pass from Tom Graham with 23 minutes remaining in the first half. Drew Hopkins recorded his first shutout by making seven saves to give the Rangers the championship. The Rangers were led defensively by seniors Chris Cornwell, Beau Gringer, Marc Ramos, Jesse Reichert and sophomore Chris Somers. more

Youth wrestling offered in Spencerport
Boys in grades 2 through 6 can enroll in the Spencerport Youth Wrestling class that will be held on Saturdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. November 16 through January 18. The coach will be Ron Graham. more