"Bienvenida" celebration welcomes migrant farmworkers
Sunday, June 22, is the day set for the annual community "Bienvenida," or "Welcome," celebration in Brockport for hundreds of migrant farmworkers who have arrived to start the farming season. For over two decades the greater Brockport community has extended hospitality to migrant workers and celebrated agriculture, the number one industry in our area, in this manner. more

Children's theatre workshop debuts in July
A Theatre Workshop is being formed in the Spencerport area for children. Children in grades three to six, who like to perform on stage, are invited to become members. more

Environmental groups sue state over landfill decision
The environmental groups Stop Polluting Orleans County and Albany-based Citizens Environmental Coalition filed a lawsuit in Albany County Supreme Court June 10 against state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Erin Crotty, challenging Crotty's decision last February to rescind permit conditions that required Waste Management of New York to pay for two DEC expert monitors at a proposed landfill in Albion. more

Forgotten war enacted at country museum
The War of 1812 has been called the forgotten war. Genesee Country Village and Museum is planning to correct this on June 21-22 at a brand-new event - The War of 1812 Encampment. more

Hilton's Kiddie Queen and King contest begins
In conjunction with their 2003 Firemen's Carnival July 23-26, the Hilton Fire Department is sponsoring the annual contest to select a Kiddie King and Queen. Any boy or girl, ages 6-10, residing in the Hilton Parma Fire District (area served by Hilton Fire Department) is eligible. more

Historic preservation recognized
On Friday, May 30, the Chili Historic Preservation Board presented a special award of recognition to Roberts Wesleyan College for its renovation of Roberts Hall. At a reception which marked the occasion, Peter Widener, the chairman of the board and Chili historian, cited the college for the "meticulous care given to the structure in its restoration." more

Hundreds honor cancer survivors
at Relay for Life
Participants at this year's American Cancer Society Relay For Life in Spencerport, held June 6-7, did more than just walk circles around the track. They became part of a national movement that has raised over $1 billion for the fight against cancer. more

Seasonal work has some highs and lows
Summer. Things are slow. Plenty of relaxation. Vacation, feet up, iced tea. Unless, of course, you’re one of the people who works a “seasonal” job like scooping ice cream, serving red hots, or tending other people’s lawns. Then summer’s more like 12-hour days, sweaty, and far-from-relaxing. more

Teaching approach assesses student's readiness
Justine Zodarecky, a senior at Greece Odyssey School, entitled her Advanced Placement English essay "She Brought the Heart Out From Inside Me." The "she" in her title refers to Cheryl Dobbertin, BOCES 2 coordinator for staff development and instruction. more

Welcome Back!
After six long months away from friends and family, Marine reservist 1st Sgt. Lewis DuSett finally was able to return home to Adams Basin. As he drove down Canal Road with his wife, Della, and son, Luke, home must have looked too good to be true. more

Wizard of Oz auditions open to Orleans County youth
The 2003 Orleans County Youth Theatre Program will hold auditions for young persons entering fourth grade in the fall through college-age for the classic play The Wizard of Oz. more