News for the week of June 30, 2003
News for the week of
June 30, 2003

In Features:

Bienvenida 2003 provides a strong welcome
Although some farmworkers are not feeling so welcomed, after shots were fired at them on a farm in Orleans County recently, the hospitality of the Brockport community sent a very different message. more

Book's unveiling turns into a party
They lined up at Lift Bridge Books waiting for the doors to open and the sales of the new Harry Potter book, The Order of the Phoenix to be placed into their hands. more

Hamlin plans birthday party for town's founder
In celebration of the first annual Hamlin Heritage Day August 27 and in recognition of the town's Sesquicentennial, children of all ages are invited to grab their crayons, watercolors, pens and ink and make a picture of a piece of Hamlin that has survived over the last 150 years. more

Hamlin Public Library sets summer programs
Patrons of the Hamlin Public Library are invited to participate in the New York State Summer Reading Program "Picture This - Imagine That." more

Harry Potter fever hits Hilton
Not to be outdone, the Parma Public Library, normally closed on Saturdays for the summer, opened their doors at 8:50 a.m. on Saturday, June 21 to enable patrons to pick up their reserved copies of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. more

Hilton Rotary donations aid community groups
The Rotary Club of Hilton recently donated $20,000.00 to help seven local community groups continue the services they provide to the community. more

Newman Riga Library offers summer reading programs
The Newman Riga Library is getting ready for a busy summer filled with a multitude of programs. more

Three high school juniors to attend Empire Girls State
Three area high school juniors have been chosen to represent their schools at the American Legion Auxiliary's program Empire Girls State sessions at Utica College, the week of June 29-July 3. more

In Briefly:

Committee needs contact info for "Hamlin Rag" music writer
The Town of Hamlin Heritage Day Committee is looking for John Toenjes. In November of 1990, John Toenjes composed music called the "Hamlin Rag" which has a copyright date of 1990. more

Essay contest winners named
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas - Court Nativity #931 honored the winners of their annual essay contest on May 8. more

Exhibit at town hall honors Parma's military
The first exhibit in the new display window at Parma Town Hall honors men and women from Parma who, in past years, have devoted a portion of their lives to military services. more

Gearings Store closes in Adams Basin
Nora Tamblin, and her husband Eric, owners of Gearings Store in Adams Basin, closed the store Friday, June 27. more

Park enhancers
On Thursday morning June 21, members of Lifetime Assistance at Market Street in Brockport, designed and planted the park at the corner of High Street and Park Avenue. more

Pastor appointment announced in Hamlin
Hamlin United Methodist Church announces the appointment of Reverend Mary Richardson as pastor. Reverend Juanita Bastien, the current pastor, is retiring. more

Politically Speaking

Assemblyman announces state grants
New York state Assemblyman Bill Reilich (R,I,C-Greece) announced the recipients of four grants from the New York State Archives. more

Legislature approves Patriot Plan to support troops and their families
Assemblymember Susan John (D-Rochester/Chili/Riga/Rush/Wheatland) delineated that the Legislature has passed the MERIT/Patriot Plan to provide New York's service men and women with a smooth peacetime transition, take care of their families, and boost morale (A.9110). more

Monroe County officials expand cost saving measures
Efforts to discover and implement cost saving initiatives in Monroe County operations will be expanded, County Executive Jack Doyle stated in a press release. more

Senator Clinton attends Canal Revitalization conference
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Fairport to participate in an economic conference about Canal Revitalization. more

In Schools:

CC photo wins PRism Award for photographer
Communication specialist at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, Jackie Finn, has received the 2003 PRism Award for Photography from the Rochester Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). more

Hilton graduate to attend
U.S. Air Force Academyin Colorado Springs
Hilton High School Class of 2003 graduate Michael S. Bush, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brad Bush of Hilton, has received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. more

Puppet masters
Holley second and third graders took a behind-the-scenes look at puppetry with the help of master puppeteer Tom Bohrer and retired science teacher Ron Walker. more

Spencerport playground gets $5,000 state grant
Spencerport's Canal View Elementary School, which opens in the fall, has received a $5,000 state grant for a new playground. more

Fairbanks Road Elementary presents "Wizard of Oz"
Third graders in Leslie Plucknette's class at Fairbanks Road Elementary School presented the play the "Wizard of Oz" in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the book, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum. more

Welcome summer!
Holley kindergarteners Luis Soto (left) and Matthew Harder combine a little concentration and good humor to win a potato sack race. more

In Seniors:

Hilton-Parma seniors plan trip to Buffalo
The Hilton-Parma Seniors will be changing their August trip destination from Stage West Theatre to "The Brown Bag Tour" of Buffalo, a guided tour of various landmarks in the Buffalo area including the Waterfront, City Hall, Millionaire's Row of Homes, Delaware Park, the Anchor Bar and theater district. more

In Sports:

Downey turns golf "Pro"
Spencerport native Danielle Downey made the first step of what she hopes will be her full time job as she played in the 27th Wegmans Rochester LPGA at Locust Hill Country Club June 19 through 20. more

Ranger teams volunteer
Each of the Ranger spring teams at Spencerport Central Schools participated in a volunteer community service/charity project during the 2002-03 school year. more

Spencerport Boy's Under-13 take first in their division
Spencerport Boy's Under-13 Travel team won first place in their division at the 19th Annual Spencerport Soccer Tournament. more

Sportsmanship efforts noted
Spencerport High School and the Ranger Athletic Department have been awarded a certificate of recognition for their commitment to sportsmanship. more

Local women medal at 2003 Empire State Senior Games
Three area women, Millie Gianfagna of Brockport; Gloria Miller of Greece, and Ginny Catalino of Spencerport wouldn't let the inclement weather at the 2003 Empire State Senior Games held June 11-15 at SUNY Cortland "rain" on their parade. more