News for the week of
September 1, 2003

In Features:

Arc of Orleans presents two TV journalists
Arc of Orleans, the major agency in the area serving 600 disabled people, will bring together two television journalists for the Second Annual Signature Series Banquet and Auction and ticket sales are reaching a peak. more

Energy efficient homes save money and the environment
A home is the largest investment that most people will ever make. But every home, new or existing, has additional expenses. Homeowners still need to consider the cost of owning a home, particularly its monthly energy bills. more

Ogden Library plans playing card fundraiser
The Ogden Farmers' Library has begun work on a project that offers an advertising opportunity for local businesses and organizations and will raise funds for the library at the same time. more

Prices for milk increase
The recent increase in milk price at the farm gate reflects the change in supply and demand for milk and is determined by a national pricing scheme that is predominantly based on the demand for cheese and butter, according to Cornell Cooperative Extension Specialist Bob King. more

Red Onions drill team has impressive season
The New York State firematic tournament season has ended for the year with the Spencerport Fire Department Red Onions drill team ending the season on an impressive note. The Red Onions finished first place in all seven of the western New York tournaments. more

Spencerport couple keeps rolling on
The Hurleys and their Harleys have been together for more than 50 years. And while Harley Davidson motorcycles are celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, Ken and Jean Hurley have been along with them for at least half of that time. more

In Briefly:

Americana Fest September 6
8th Annual Americana Fest/Show. Everything American from "hot dogs to apple pie," Saturday, September 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. more

Byron-Bergen Public Library trustees work on budget
The Byron-Bergen Library is preparing a preliminary budget for the fiscal year 2004. The trustee board meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the library at the Bergen Town Hall. more

College government VP speaks to Rotary
SUNY Brockport Student Government (BSG) Vice President Steve Keblish (l), shown receiving a Brockport Rotary Club banner from President Pam Young (r), presented several ways that the college and local community could positively interact at a recent Rotary meeting. more

Free seminars offered by United Health System
Unity Health System offers a number of free seminars from medical experts. Learn about treatments and new advancements and get tips to stay healthy. Refreshments are served at each seminar and free parking is available. Call 368-3000 to reserve your seat. more

Genesee Center for Arts opens season with dance troupe, "Galumpha"
The Genesee Center for the Arts begins its thirteenth season with "Galumpha," a three-man, acrobatic dance ensemble. Stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography combine to bring imagination, muscle, and merriment to life. more

Hamlin Recreation programs
Low Impact Aerobics and Conditioning - Mondays, ongoing, 6 to 7:15 p.m. at the Hamlin Town Hall gym. $2 at door. Dr. Marci Dollard is instructor. Call 964-7222 to verify holiday schedule. more

Park Ridge Child Care Center celebrates 15th anniversary with picnic
The Park Ridge Child Care Center is inviting former staff, children and their families for a picnic on Friday, September 5 at the Parma Town Park Hess Pavilion. more

Pie makers invited to enter Hilton Apple Fest contest
The Eighth Apple Pie Contest will be held Saturday morning, October 4, 2003. This contest is open to all New York state residents. The pies must be made with New York state apples. Pies will be judged on appearance, taste, and texture. more

Raffle winners chosen
Winners of raffles held by the Clarkson Historical Society are Holly Cunningham of Gilmore Road in Clarkson, who won the quilt that was made and donated by Barbara Sackel. The winning ticket was drawn at the recent Clarkson Good Neighbor Days. more

Treasure hunt winners chosen
The winners of the "Pirate Pete's Treasure Hunt" at the Wooden Boat Festival have been announced by the Orleans County Chamber of Commerce. The first prize went to Taylor Hurrell of Medina. more

Politically Speaking:

NO RIP signs popping up around Parma
Les Carr, part of a committee working with Mike Brown and about thirty others, is active in opposing rezoning of a portion of Manitou Road north of West Ridge Road in Parma for a large housing development. Les says: "Keep Parma rural. If we don't stop this development then Parma will look like Greece and rural Parma will disappear!" more

Orleans County Primary Election September 9
Orleans County Board of Elections informs registered voters of the Republican Party that primaries will be held in the towns of Clarendon and Ridgeway on September 9. Polls have been consolidated for this election and voting will take place at the town halls beginning at noon and will continue until closing at 9 p.m. more

Parma candidate visits seniors
On August 14, Tina Brown visited with local seniors at the Hilton Senior Center to discuss the political issues that they feel are the most prevalent in this year's local election. Brown is the Democratic candidate for the Parma Town Supervisor position in Parma. more

In Schools:

All Holley elementary students to receive free breakfast in 2003-04
Every Holley Central School District elementary student will receive free breakfasts during the 2003-04 school year. more

Brockport Central School District implements new attendance policy
The Brockport Central School District will have a new attendance procedure in place for middle and high school students returning to school in September. Regulations set last year by the New York State Board of Regents requires all school districts in the state to take and report attendance every class period. more

Churchville-Chili BOE approves new tax rate
At its August 12 meeting, the Churchville-Chili Board of Education approved a new tax rate of $24.34 per $1,000 of assessed property value for residents in Riga, Ogden, Chili and Sweden. This tax rate is less than the estimated 2003-04 tax rate in the proposed 2003-04 school budget. more

EagleFest 03 kicks off football and opening of school
SUNY College at Brockport is starting the 2003-04 academic year with a celebration Friday and Saturday, September 5 and 6. The community is invited to participate. more

GCC's Fine Arts degree program approved
Genesee Community College has received final approval from the New York State Education Department for its new Fine Arts degree program. more

Ribbon cutting celebrates Spencerport school project completion
All Spencerport School District residents are invited to the community ribbon cutting celebration commemorating the completion of the $46 million capital project. The event is set for Saturday, September 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. more

Schools in Spencerport ready for opening day
Area residents driving past the construction sites on the Spencerport school property have one question? Will it be finished by the time school opens? more

Some project improvements in place
for Hilton students' first day
More than 4,400 students will return to school Wednesday, September 3, as the Hilton School District's $57.9 million Capital Project continues to progress, according to Superintendent of Schools John Cooper. more

In Sports:

Ranger Football home opener Saturday, September 6
The Spencerport Rangers Varsity Football Team will open their home 2003 season on Saturday, September 6 versus the Pittsford Panthers. Kick off is at 2 p.m. at the Trowbridge field. more

Spencerport hosts Broadbent/Selander Soccer Tournament
Spencerport Central Schools will be hosting the annual Ron Broadbent/Joan Selander Soccer tournament on September 5 and 6 at the Spencerport Central Schools soccer stadium. more

Spencerport Soccer Club's
Girls U14 team takes second place
The Spencerport Soccer Club's Girls' U14 Travel team took second place at the Syracuse Salt City Tournament. The Spencerport girls defeated teams from Canada and Kenmore/Tonawanda to reach the finals in dramatic fashion, losing by a goal in the final in double overtime. more