News for the week of July 28, 2003
News for the week of
July 28, 2003

In Features:

Adopted Brazilian children and their families
to gather at Roberts Wesleyan College
On Friday, August 1, families with their adopted Brazilian children will gather at Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Drive, North Chili for a weekend reunion ending on Sunday. more

Ballet Theatre hosts Performing Arts Festival
Create your own masterpiece, compose a concerto or choreograph your very own ballet in costume. Watch the ballet "Coppelia" come to life, learn some tap steps, have books read and sung to you. more

Crow tests positive for West Nile Virus
A dead crow found in the town of Webster tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), according to Monroe County health officials. more

Descendant of Spencerport's
founding family looks for answers
Dick Miller returned to Rochester excited to attend his high school reunion and anxious to spend some time at the Fairfield Cemetery. more

On-line Local Open Space Planning Guide includes programs and strategies
The Local Open Space Planning Guide, a comprehensive handbook containing information to help communities across New York state protect open space and natural resources, is now available. more

Open House at Parma Museum
features woven coverlets, tour of refurbished building
The Parma Museum's annual quilt show will have added appeal this year with the addition of a large number of antique woven coverlets from the Cox Collection, according to Shirley Husted. more

Paul Shewan to direct the RWCCO
Following a national search for a musical director for the Roberts Wesleyan College Community Orchestra, Paul Shewan, RWC faculty member, has been selected as conductor, beginning with this 2003-2004 season. more

Personnel issues on Brockport agenda
Resignations, retirements, appointments and requests for hiring more personnel were on the agenda for the July 21 regular Brockport Village Board meeting. more

Radio station cooks up fun
Cambridge Road in Hilton welcomed radio station WBEE into their neighborhood for one of the station sponsored block parties. more

Three women plan tour of Lake Ontario
Weather permitting, July 31 will see the "Wenches of West Wautoma" setting off on a 550-mile journey around Lake Ontario. more

In Briefly:

August programs at Ogden Farmers' Library
Bottle Rockets with Dr. Jim Cain - Monday, August 4 at 11 a.m. Learn about aeronautics and flying bottle rockets. Children must be 9 years old to participate. more

Ducky Day in Brockport
It was a Ducky Day at the Brockport Sidewalk Sale a few weekends ago. more

Exotic pet show at the Parma Public Library
Marianne Smith's Exotic Pet Show is coming to the Parma Public Library on Tuesday, August 5 and Thursday, August 7 at 2 p.m. more

Grants available for arts and cultural programs
in Genesee and Orleans counties
NYSCA Decentralization Grants are available for local arts and cultural projects taking place in 2004, according to the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council. more

Parma Public Library expands hours
The Parma Public Library is expanding its hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning Wednesday, August 6. more

Shetler reunion brings family together
Shetler descendants gathered at Brockport on July 12 where hosts Don Shetler and his sister, Lois McCracken, welcomed 58 family members. more

Spencerport Lions Club installs new officers
The Spencerport Lions Club has installed the officers for the next year. more

Politically Speaking:

Land transferred to Town of Ogden
NYS Assemblyman Bill Reilich and Ogden Supervisor Gay Lenhard stand on a parcel of land being transferred to the Town of Ogden. more

Senator Maziarz supports "Do Not Spam" registry
State Senator George D. Maziarz (R-C, North Tonawanda) supports the creation of an online petition by which constituents may show their support for a "Do Not Spam" registry to reduce unwanted e-mail. more

In Schools:

GCC's leadership symposium slates Jim Boeheim as speaker
The planning committee for the Wolcott J. Humphrey III Symposium on Leadership and Community Life has named Syracuse University Head Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim as the symposium's first-ever keynote speaker. more

Parma Free Center holds graduation
Parma Free Center (formerly Parma Free Methodist Nursery School) held its first Baccalaureate-Graduation service for their 4 and 5 year olds on Friday evening, June 13, 6:30 p.m., at St. Leo Church in Hilton. more

In Seniors:

Chili Senior Center programs
New York State Fair - Senior Day at the New York State Fair on Monday, August 25. Motor coach leaves at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 4:30 p.m. $8 per person. Participants must be 60 or older. more

Grant helps families care for elderly loved ones
Unity Health System has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Monroe County Office for the Aging (MCOFA) to provide adult day care services to local families who need help caring for an elderly loved one. more

In Sports:

Finish line
Paul Glor finished well ahead in a 16:50 time to win the 3rd Annual Challenge-5K sponsored by the Fitness Warehouse Management Group Inc. held July 19 in Hilton. more

Lakeside plans fourth Gymkhana
The fourth annual Lakeside Gymkhana is planned for September 13. more

Programs offered by Hamlin Recreation
Summer Recreation for children 6-12 - July 28 - August 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. $65 per week for residents, $75 for non-residents. more

Registrations open for race commemorating suffragist's work
Runners can be "Early Birds" and sign up now for the fourth annual Susan B. Anthony Legacy Race scheduled for Sunday, September 21. more