News for the week of February 3, 2003
News for the week of
February 3, 2003

In Features:

Eagle Scout Award presented
Peter Lee Willison, son of Kenneth and Donna Willison of Greece, received his Eagle Scout Award on January 3. He graduated from Hilton High School in 2002. The award was presented to him at an Eagle Court of Honor held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on English Road. more

"Everyone collects something ... "
About a year ago, shortly after east Tennessee native Tim Massey arrived at the SUNY Brockport Art Department where he is an associate professor, a group of faculty were tossing around ideas about how to get to know one another better. more

Inspired by the countryside
While traveling along the nation's highways, Robert Henri Hartleben took notice of the beauty that surrounds us and it called to his artistic nature. Now after more than 15 years of driving an 18-wheeler on cross-country runs, he turned the corner on a new vocation - painting. more

North Chili’s Glue Factory
receives national recognition
Country Business magazine has realized something that westside gift-buyers discovered nearly 30 years ago, North Chili’s Glue Factory Gift Shop is a great place to shop for special things. more

Residents, business owners coping with onset
of Holley $6 million road construction project
Eric Smith, owner of Glenside Sales & Service Inc., said he has already been affected by the upcoming Route 31 road work. Smith has been a longtime business operator in the village of Holley since the late 1970s, he said. "In one form or another, I have operated businesses on this corner for close to 30 years ... I have a big investment in Holley and this project will definitely infringe on my business operation." more

Riga recess and spring programs
The Town of Riga Recreation and Community Events Department and the Churchville Lions Club invite the community to celebrate winter with Winter-Fest 2003 Sunday, February 9, at the Churchville Elementary School from 1 to 4 p.m. more

Saturday 'Organic Fitness' exercise class offered
An Organic Fitness exercise class will be offered by Spencerport Continuing Education. Fifteen classes will be held on Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. beginning February 15. The fee for the class, which is code S052-5, is $20 for residents of the Spencerport School District, $23 for non-residents and $17 for resident senior citizens. The instructor will be Teresa Fiermonte. more

United Way of Eastern Orleans honors volunteers and donors
United Way of Eastern Orleans held its annual meeting January 27 to elect officers and members to the Board of Directors and to recognize companies supporting the United Way/Red Cross Campaign. In addition to the election of board members, local companies were presented awards in recognition of their support of the United Way/Red Cross Campaign. more

In Briefly:

Book sale donations accepted
The Friends of the Chili Public Library plan a used book sale for March 20, 21 and 22. This event is a major fundraiser to benefit the library and donations of books, videos and DVDs, music tapes and CDs, as well as computer software are needed. Large print books are in demand, but no magazines can be accepted. more

Chili Recreation offers recess activities
Bus departure and pick up at Recreation Building, 3235 Chili Avenue. Call 594-2030 for further information. more

County units welcome department officers
Monroe County American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the Legion (SAL) will entertain Department Commander Fang Wong, of New York City, Department President Linda Moseman Raymond, Woodstock, New York and Commander John Bogart SAL, Bath, NY at a testimonial dinner, Sunday, February 16. more

Entrepreneurs invited to business planning workshop
SUNY Brockport Small Business Development Center, SBA and SCORE present a workshop on how to plan and launch a business. During the four day workshop, participants will learn business planning, marketing, taxes, commercial financing information and hear about critical resources. Presenters are Gina Maria Mangiamele, author/certified business adviser and Ralph M. Toscano, certified business adviser and enrolled agent. more

Entries sought for Hilton Apple Festival logo contest
The Hilton Apple Festival Board of Directors for 2003 is in search of a logo. The logo must be an original (non-copyrighted) and must be suitable for silkscreening or embroidery. more

Family Wellness Programs February 3-8
BLS for Health Care Provider (re-certification) Monday, February 3, 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Family Wellness Center, Brockport. more

Gates Historic Preservation Commission seeks member
The Gates Historic Preservation Commission invites Gates residents with an interest in history and/or background in architecture or archeology to apply for a current vacancy on the commission. more

Gates Lions distribute Liberty Day booklets
Lions Clubs International created a special project called Liberty Day a number of years ago. Liberty Day began as a way to teach students about the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution and in the fall of 2000, both houses of the U.S. Congress recognized Liberty Day in a Resolution -- making it a national, annual celebration. more

Officers elected
Chili Fire Department officers for 2003 were elected December 11 and officially took office on January 1. more

Public information meeting on new Ogden highway facility Feb. 5
A public information meeting will be held Wednesday, February 5 at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Ogden Community Center regarding a new highway facility. Information will be provided concerning the site of the structure, which will be to the south of the existing community center. In addition residents will have the opportunity to view a rendering of the building, as well as floor plans of the garage, maintenance area and office complex. more

Receives Extra Mile award
On December 30, at the Hamlin Town Hall, Charles Hungerford was awarded the Extra Mile award. This award is designed to recognize Hamlin residents who have shown an act of kindness, done a good deed, or gone the extra mile. more

Politically Speaking:

John critical of governor's proposed financial aid cut
Assemblymember Susan John (D-Rochester/Chili//Wheatland/Rush/Riga) has criticized a report that the governor will propose slashing financial aid for New York college students by as much as 50 percent. more

New Executive Director to lead Monroe County Dem Committee
Irondequoit native Andrea Guzzetta has been appointed executive director for the Monroe County Democratic Party, according to Democratic Committee Chair Molly Clifford. more

In Schools:

All State Music Festival participants
Brockport High School students participated in the Senior High Area All State Festival recently at Newark High School. Performances included Area All State Chorus, Wind Ensemble and Orchestra. more

Empire State College to hold information sessions
Empire State College, of the State University of New York, will hold public information sessions about its undergraduate programs on Monday, February 3 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, February 8 at 11 a.m.; Tuesday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, February 20 at noon; Monday, February 24 at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. at its Genesee Valley Center, 1475 Winton Road North, Rochester. more

Spencerport School Board approves
three-tier transportation system for 03-04
The Spencerport School Board recently approved a revised transportation plan for the 2003-04 school year. more

Spencerport School Board begins 2003-04 budget development
The Spencerport School Board began reviewing each section of the budget as part of the development of the 2003-04 budget proposal at the January 28 board meeting. In developing the proposal, the board will take into account the recommendations of the Budget Advisory Committee, which consists of community residents and district employees, according to school officials. more

Students participate in All-State Conference
One Brockport High School Music Department student and two alternates were chosen to participate in the NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) Conference All State ensembles this year. more

In Seniors:

Cards anyone?
The Hamlin seniors are enjoying an
afternoon playing games and cards
at the Hamlin Town Hall. more

In Sports:

Bright Raven Gymnasts bring home team banners
Bright Raven gymnasts traveled to Utica to compete in the Leatherstocking Invitational, January 10-11, winning three team banners and many individual awards. The Level 5 team took first place with a team total of 179.80. more

Clark leads Brockport in Women's Basketball win
Senior forward Kristen Clark (Hilton/Hilton) scored 29 points in Brockport's 77-54 win over SUNY Fredonia. With the win, Brockport remains undefeated in the SUNYAC improving to 5-0, 11-3 overall. Fredonia falls to 7-9, 3-5 in the conference. more

First win for Brockport gymnasts
The Golden Eagles, the SUNY Brockport gymnastic team, defeated Ithaca College, Saturday, January 25. Sophomore Jordan Christiano (Hilton/Hilton) won the all-around and the floor to lead Brockport to a 178.125 to 175.275 victory. more

Hilton's Dan Lucas on boxing card
"It'll be my first boxing match ever," said Dan Lucas about his upcoming heavyweight match as part of the seven-fight card at the Blue Cross Arena March 6. The feature match of the evening pits Rochester residents Robert "Push-up" Frazier against Charles "The Natural" Murray. more

Holley's Ezell leads Golden Eagles
Freshman Adam Ezell (Holley) won his 165 lb. match 10-2 as the Brockport Golden Eagles defeated Oswego 39-3 in college wrestling. The Golden Eagles have seven wrestlers ranked nationally and the team is ranked third behind Wartburg College (Iowa) and Augsburg College (Minnesota). more