News for the week of July 14, 2003
News for the week of
July 14, 2003

In Features:

Celebrating the country and Brockport on the 4th of July
The "Old Fashion Fourth of July" at the Morgan-Manning House was a great success, thanks to several hundred Brockport and Rochester area residents who made the biggest turnout in several years. more

Celtic Festival at Letchworth State Park
The Fourth Annual Highbanks Celtic Gathering will be held on Saturday, July 12 at Letchworth State Park, at the Highbanks Recreation Area, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. more

Chili to receive sidewalk grant
The Town of Chili has received notice of approval for an application of a $50,000 grant to extend sidewalks. more

Civil War reenactment includes portrayal of battles' aftermaths
When the white flag is raised on the first day of Genesee Country Village & Museum's Civil War Reenactment, it may signal an end to the battle, but not the end of the story. more

Competitors invited for several categories at Monroe County Fair
The Monroe County Fair Association will hold traditional fair competitions at the 2003 Monroe County Fair, July 23-27. more

Construction and renovation
in full swing at HiltonElementary Schools
School officials say contractors are working feverishly at Hilton Elementary Schools this summer. more

Homearama to showcase westside area builders
Imagine building your dream home, designing it from basement to attic, lovingly choosing just the right windows, fixtures, countertops and colors. more

Local businesses support BISCO/Lakeside Annual Duck Derby
Brockport Integrated Services and Community Organization (BISCO) and Lakeside Memorial Hospital are teaming together for the annual Duck Derby to be held during the Brockport Summer Arts Festival on Sunday, August 10 at 3 p.m. more

Monument site gets a little sprucing up
If you happened to pass by the Firefighter's Memorial Monument on Saturday, June 28 you may have noticed a flurry of activity as Scouts and their parents from Troop 84 in Spencerport dug up the area. more

New rescue information for boaters
The United States Coast Guard has introduced the new Rescue 21 System to aide boaters in danger. more

Officers and directors named for Lions Club
The Gates Lions Club announces the officers and directors for 2003-2004. more

Orleans County Red Cross appoints new board members
The American Red Cross in Orleans County appointed new Board of Directors members and elected officers at their annual meeting June 30. more

Production company seek
WWII veterans with stories of love and commitment
Hero Productions, an independent film and video production company in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is developing and producing a unique television series. more

Protect your home while you're away
Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc. reminds homeowners that almost all types of household crime happens when people spend more time away from home. more

Summer vacation and reading can be fun
Encouraging students to pick up a book and read during their vacation is the goal of teachers in Brockport. The faculty at the Brockport High School have put together a new summer reading program. more

In Briefly:

American Legion Auxiliary elects new officers
At the Monroe County American Legion Auxiliary's June 12 meeting, the following women were elected to serve as officers for the year 2003-04. more

Competitors invited for several categories at Monroe County Fair
The Monroe County Fair Association will hold traditional fair competitions at the 2003 Monroe County Fair, July 23-27. more

Eagle Ceremony held in Hilton
On May 31, 2003 Troop 125 held an Eagle Ceremony at the Hilton Community Center for Eric Gooding. more

Fourth degree Knights
donate piano to Hope Hall
A musical instrument raffle to raise funds for charitable purposes was conducted by Joseph Suto, Master of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus, Fourth New York District. more

Politically Speaking:

Legislature approves Logel measure to participate in sales tax free weeks
Monroe County Legislator Tracy Logel (R,C-Chili) hailed the County Legislature's passage of legislation which will allow Monroe County to join in New York state's two "sales-tax free weeks" for clothing and footwear under $110. more

Reynolds calls for federal funding for Springdale Farm
U.S. Representative Thomas R. Reynolds (R-Clarence) announced an effort to obtain $732,000 in federal funds to aid the expansion of Springdale Farm June 7 in Ogden. more

In Schools:

Before and after school child care programs
parent orientation meetings scheduled
The Brockport, Holley and Kendall School Districts will be offering before and after school child care through the Brockport YMCA beginning in the fall. more

Hilton graduate receives scholarship
The third annual Greece Community Scholarship award has been awarded to Cynthia Burrows, a June graduate of Hilton High School. more

Hilton resident recognized as outstanding SUNY Oswego grad
Amy Yoxthimer of Hilton, a 1994 graduate of SUNY Oswego, received the Outstanding Graduate of the Last Decade Award from the Oswego Alumni Association. more

In Seniors:

Town of Chili Senior Center programs
Golf Lessons - offered in conjunction with Chili Country Club Tuesday and Thursday mornings, August 5 through August 28 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Chili Country Club, 760 Chili Scottsville Road. 12 people per class. Clubs required. $30. more

In Sports:

Byron-Bergen hires two varsity coaches
The Byron-Bergen Central School District has hired new varsity coaches for the 2003-2004 school year. more

Collamer-Jones Karate team wins 28 trophies
Byron-Bergen's Collamer-Jones (Gillam Grant) Karate Team won twenty eight trophies at the 2003 Isshin Ryu World Karate Championships held June 27-28, in Dallas, Texas. more

Power hitter visits Parma
Outfielder Michael Cuddyer of the Rochester Red Wings visited the Ory Mee Baseball Camp on July 1 and gave a talk involving the insight of becoming a big league baseball player. more