News for the week of
June 5, 2005

In Features:

Book donation brings gift of reading
Rebecca Sailus, a freshman at Brockport High School and a member of the Cadet Scout Troop 537, undertook a project to benefit the children of Lakeside Child Care in efforts to enrich their lives through the gift of reading. more

Churchville mayor works on state nominations
Mayor Donald Ehrmentraut of the Village of Churchville has been appointed to the eight member Nominating Committee of the New York State Conference of Mayors (NYCOM). more

Get to know your neighbors during Churchville's 'Walk About'
Five years ago, Scott Cullen realized that not enough people knew what type of businesses were operating on Main Street in Churchville. more

Hamlin couple has an 'active' backyard
Life-long bird lovers Gene and Virginia VanHouten took their hobby to a new level following Gene's retirement in the 1990s. more

Lakeside employees recognized
Lakeside Health System recognized 33 employees for their years of service. more

Lakeside physician offers care in gastroenterology and hepatology
Dr. Suri Karthikeyan opened a practice in the Physicians Office Building at Lakeside Memorial Hospital. more

Local woman meets the president
For Diane Worman, meeting President George W. Bush May 24 and having a private 10-minute meeting with him was the experience of a lifetime. more

Results of Holley students' water quality study to be presented
Because water is in such abundant supply, many people take it for granted, Dan Goodwin, ninth grade environmental science teacher at Holley High School said. more

Springdale Farm celebrates dairy day
June is Dairy Month in New York state and to celebrate, Springdale Farm will host Dairy Day on Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 696 Colby Street in Ogden. more

Summer program encourages vacation reading
Senator Jim Alesi (R,C-Perinton) is again offering local students an opportunity to embark on a summer reading adventure sponsored by the Senate. more

In Briefly:

Boy Scout trip
Boy Scout Troop and Venture Crew 62 Holley, along with leaders, parents and siblings went to West Point Military Academy and to New York City. more

Brockport's Summer Serenades begin
The Summer Serenades concert series is set to resume in Brockport. more

Fair accepting talent show applications
The Monroe County Fair is accepting applications for its annual Talent Showcase which will have a Junior, Teen and the all-new Adult category. more

Flag disposal ceremony planned, info available on proper flag display
The annual flag disposal ceremony by the Monroe County American Legion Auxiliary will be held at the Chili Post #1830, Chili Scottsville Road, Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m. The ceremony is the proper way to dispose of torn and tattered flags. more

Mobile Fire Unit teaches students about burn prevention
Hilton Fire Department's Mobile Fire Safety classroom had its inaugural use recently with students. more

New plants for the Holley Village Square
Members of the Holley Garden Club were busy planting flowers. more

New York maple producers moving on promotions
The New York State Maple Producers Association is moving forward with a promotions campaign thanks to $100,000 funding provided by New York state. more

Open space and farmland conservation conference scheduled
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County will offer an interactive statewide teleconference entitled "Saving the Land for Environmental and Economic Benefit." more

Politcally Speaking:

Bill allows exemptions for carbon monoxide detector installations
The State Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Jim Alesi which would provide specific conditions on the dwelling units required to install carbon monoxide detectors. more

Clarkson Democrats choose slate
The Town of Clarkson Democratic Committee has chosen four candidates who will run for public office in the local elections this fall. more

Ogden Republican Committee chooses slate for fall election
The Ogden Republican Committee has endorsed for re-election all the incumbent town officials whose terms of office expire this year. more

In Schools:

Essay winners announced
Catholic Daughters Court Nativity #931 Brockport held its annual essay contest. more

Five Kendall students receive Orleans County awards
Five Kendall students were recognized at the 2005 Orleans County Youth Recognition Dinner recently for their excellent leadership skills and volunteer efforts both in school and the community. more

BOCES New Visions Police program has new graduates
Three graduates of the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES New Visions program recently graduated. more

Hilton Board of Education appoints new high school principal
The Hilton Board of Education has appointed Hilton High School Assistant Principal Brian Bartalo the new principal of Hilton High School effective July 1. Bartalo, 39, succeeds David Dimbleby who has been named superintendent of schools in the Hilton School District. more

Hilton Central School District announces last day of school
The Hilton Central Schools Board of Education approved a change in the school calendar for kindergarten through grade six students. more

Holley junior inducted
Holley Junior Jennifer Ham was recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. more

Middle School students receive awards
Six Brockport A.D. Oliver Middle School students were honored during the Eighth Grade Awards Assembly on May 2. more

Notable performance
Clarkson resident Gabrielle Monachino performs her violin. more

Spencerport volunteers honored
More than 1,200 people who donated their time and energy to Spencerport schools this year were honored at the annual volunteer celebration this month. more

In Seniors:

June activities and programs at Gillam-Grant Center
June 13 - 9:30 a.m. - Summer Reading Program kick off held at the Byron Bergen Elementary cafeteria - theme is "Phantasm Man and His Magic." more

June events Hilton Senior Center
June 2-9: Food Shelf Donations - Ingham Room. more

In Sports:

Bright Raven Gymnastics wins at states
Bright Raven Gymnastics Level 4 Boys team was awarded the first place team banner at the USA Gymnastics New York State Championship held May 22. more

Rochester FC 14's victorious
The Rochester FC 14's were the champions of the Amherst International Memorial Tournament in Buffalo. more