News for the week of
April 24, 2005

In Features:

Brockport adopts 2005-06 budget
Village of Brockport taxpayers will be faced with a tax rate increase following the adoption of the 2005-2006 spending plan. more

Brockport postpones proposed code change hearing
In an ironic twist, Village of Brockport officials had to cancel a public hearing. more

Clarkson ready to present comprehensive plan
Public invited to comment: Wednesday, April 27, 7:30 p.m., Clarkson Court House. more

Kendall to get its cannon back
More than 500 signatures graced a petition that was handed to Town of Kendall board members at an April 18 meeting. The petition was signed by those who wanted the return of Kendall's historic Civil War cannon. The cannon had graced the lawn of Greenwood Cemetery before it was recently sold to an out-of-state museum. more

Monroe County fleet center wins project of the year award
Passero Associates received a 2004 "Project of the Year" award from the New York State chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the Monroe County Inter-Agency Public Works Facility. The facility serves as the fleet center for service and distribution of Monroe County vehicles. This award was in the Structures $2 to $10 million category. more

Ogden Library plans tribute to mothers and fathers
Area residents are invited to share their memories of their mother and father with the community though a very special exhibit at the Ogden Farmers' Library. more

Political newcomer throws hat into Brockport's election ring
Maria (Connie) Castaneda, a village resident for the past four years, has decided it's time to become more involved in her village and as such, is seeking election to one of the open trustee seats on the Brockport village board. more

Requests for district additions being accepted
The New York State Agricultural and Markets Law makes provisions for property owners to request agricultural land to be added to an established agricultural district. This can be done during a 30-day period as designated by the Monroe County Legislature. more

Riga celebrates Arbor Day with an apple tree theme
The last Friday in April marks the 133rd anniversary of Arbor Day, the national tree-planting holiday and for the third year, the Town of Riga and the Village of Churchville are coming together to celebrate. more

Saving New York's North Coast
While some public officials, eco-skeptics and conservative pundits like to point out how much improved the water quality of the Great Lakes. more

Spencerport receives money to restore depot
Governor George E. Pataki announced $993,875 in Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) grants for 11 recreation and waterfront revitalization projects in Ontario, Orleans, Genesee, Monroe and Wayne counties. more

In Briefly:

Gates-Chili Chamber of Commerce recognizes community excellence
The Gates-Chili Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of its 2005 Community Awards. more

Bergen Water Garden offers seminars
Bergen Water Gardens, 7443 Buffalo Road, Churchville presents a series of free seminars focused on Water Gardening. more

Politically Speaking:

Riga GOP selects candidates
The Riga Republican committee has endorsed its slate of candidates to run in November's election. Incumbents Tim Rowe, supervisor; Peter Brundage, councilman; Tom Klafehn, highway superintendent and Joe Steinwachs, town justice, all received the committee's endorsement. more

In Schools:

Brockport CSD earns safety excellence award
Brockport Central School District recently received the highest, titanium level, School Safety Excellence Award from the Utica National Insurance Group. more

Hilton School board approves budget
Hilton school board members voted unanimously to approve a $57.1 million spending plan. The budget for 2005-2006 is 4.63 percent higher than the budget currently in place. What that means for taxpayers is a tax rate increase of 2.95 percent. more

Presidential Award winner
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton congratulated LeeAnn Cervini from the Terry A. Taylor Elementary School in Spencerport on receiving a 2004 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. more

Real world experiences
The Spencerport High School Library was the setting for the "weddings" of students in Stacey Shortino's Family Living class, who were studying about the planning, time management and expenses involved in getting married. more

In Seniors:

Chili Senior Center programs
Spring Dinner Party - Friday, May 13. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Len Hawley. $10 per person. Call 889-6185 for information. Registration deadline May 7. more

Senior Citizens day planned at B-B Schools
Senior citizens are invited to spend the day on Friday, May 13 with students and staff at Byron-Bergen Central Schools to join in celebrating the schools. more

Sweden Senior Center presents end of life issues seminar
The Sweden Senior Center is sponsoring New York State Bar Association Decision Making Day 2005 on Thursday, May 12 at 11 a.m. more

In Sports:

Brockport wins on eight-run fifth
Brockport scored eight runs in the fifth inning to turn a 5-4 deficit into a 12-5 lead on their way to a 17-6 baseball victory over Churchville-Chili to extend their winning streak to three games. more

Bright Raven gymnasts qualify for regionals
Bright Raven gymnasts, Christine Manthei of Chili and Julie Mingoea of Spencerport, both qualified to advance in USA Gymnastics competition by being among the top all around scoring gymnasts at the Level 8 State Championship. more

Men's basketball signs first recruit
Tyler Mutton of Brockport has signed a national letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Houghton College, Highlanders head coach Brad Zarges announced. more

Spencerport Rangers shut out Churchville-Chili
Seniors Jennifer Alessi and Dana Chubb combined for nine goals as Spencerport shutout Churchville-Chili 19-0 in girl's lacrosse. more