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News for the week of
October 23, 2005

In Features:

Brockport passes resolution on terms,
conditions of police chief employment
The Brockport Chief of Police was out of town when the village board passed a resolution that carried with it changes to the terms, conditions and salary of his employment with Brockport. The information was not released because the chief, who was on vacation, had not seen the new terms. more

Ed Scutt's Second Act
It would be a mistake to say Ed Scutt of Greece has retired. But, what he did after teaching high school English for nearly 30 years is change the emphasis and location of his work. more

Hamlin Master Plan headed for review
Nearly three years and a half dozen committee members later, and Gerry Hutchison, chair of Hamlin’s Comprehensive Master Plan Committee, is handing over a draft of the town’s Master Plan to be reviewed by the public. more

He’s keeping things cool
Steve Appleton is a high energy, fast talking, get-the-job-done type of man and his energy spills over to the community. more

Local veterans service organizations receive grants
Assembly Republican Leader Charles H. Nesbitt announced that he and State Senator George Maziarz secured $25,000 for the purchase of two vans by the Orleans County Veterans Service Agency and the Orleans Joint Veterans Council. more

Salvation Army needs bell ringers
The Salvation Army is expecting a substantial increase in requests for assistance this holiday season, and with such demands, comes a critical need for bell ringer volunteers. more

Village postman contributes
theater skills to church and community
Gary Thomas has been a postman in Brockport for 25 years. more

In Briefly:

Brockport Toy Shelf needs volunteers
An organizational meeting for the Brockport Toy Shelf will be held on Saturday, October 22, at 10 a.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 14 State Street, Brockport. more

Historic motorship acquired by the NYS Museum
The historic motorship, Day Peckinpaugh was acquired by the NYS Museum. more

Holley investigates robbery
On October 18 at about 10:05 a.m. an unknown white male suspect robbed Lori's Market Basket, State Street in Holley. more

Honoring volunteers
On October 12 the Spencerport Lions Club entertained students from the New York School for the Blind at their annual dinner dance. more

Spencerport's energy savers
Through special programs the Spencerport Municipal Electric Franchise has acquired two energy efficient vehicles for use in and around the village. more

What a ride!
Thanks to the help of friends, Ron Lemcke got to do something he had always wanted to do. more

White Church honors 50+ year members
As part of its celebration of Heritage Sunday on October 9, The First Congregational UCC Church in Spencerport recognized the people pictured above for 50 or more years of membership in the Church. more

Politically Speaking:

Business Council honors assemblyman
Assembly Republican Leader Charles H. Nesbitt (139 District) has received an "A" grade, the highest awarded, from the Business Council of New York State's ranking of state legislators. more

Five in Hamlin Town Council race for two seats
Five men are vying for two seats on the Hamlin Town Board. Of them, only one has served previously. more

Four seek two available seats on Kendall town board
Democratic candidates and political newcomers Bart Joseph and James Smith challenge Republican endorsed candidates Charles Scroger and David Schuth in Kendall. more

Landfill, open government remain issues in Riga election
Three political newcomers are seeking election to two of the available council seats on the Riga Town board. Republican candidates Ken Kuter and James Fodge are facing off with Conservative endorsed candidate Peter Neidrauer. more

Newcomer challenges highway superintendent
Republican candidate and present Highway Superintendent David Widger is being challenged by Democratic candidate Gregory Catlin. The superintendent position is for four years and has a proposed salary of $71,200 (2006 budget). more

Parma supervisor runs unopposed
Rick Lemcke has served on the Parma town board for seven terms, a total of 14 years, as its supervisor. more

Two seats up for grabs in Sweden
Republican endorsed incumbent candidates Rob Carges and Danielle Windus-Cook are vying to retain their seats against Democratic endorsed George Lloyd in the Town of Sweden council person race. more

Two seek two open seats in Parma
In an uncontested race for town council seats, Republican incumbent Kenneth Blackburn and political newcomer, Republican Carmey Carmestro, are seeking election to the Town of Parma board. Trustee Anne Forbert will not be seeking re-election to the seat she has held since 1985. more

In Schools:

BOCES 2 students donate change
Career and Technical Education students collected change for a family affected by Hurricane Katrina. more

Celebrating diversity
Hilton's Merton Williams Middle School Cultural Diversity Day offered students a chance to participate in a variety of activities. more

Deadline in Holley logo contest drawing near
Time is running out to submit entries for the Holley School District Logo Contest for a chance to win a Canon PowerShot 3.2 mega pixel digital camera with photo printer. Entries must be received at the Holley district office by 4 p.m. on Monday, October 31. more

Modifications made to Spencerport school calendar
According to Spencerport's Superintendent, Mary Anne Kermis, there are modifications being made to the school calendar. more

Teacher Leaders encouraged at Byron-Bergen
Ten educators from the Byron-Bergen Central School District participated with teachers and administrators from across the region in a workshop led by national consultant Charlotte Danielson on "Teachers as Leaders." more

In Seniors:

Chili Senior Center programs
Pinochle - Wednesdays from noon to 3 p.m. No charge to participate. Open to those 55 and over. more

Hilton-Parma Senior Center
Mickey Rodak, 392-9030 Senior Program coordinator. more

In Sports:

BCSD seeks Athletic Wall of Honor nominations
BCSD is looking for nominees for the Athletic Wall of Honor. A wall outside the district's main gymnasium at the A.D. Oliver Middle School will honor those who have made an impact on the district's Interscholastic Athletic program. more

Colaprete nets two for Rangers
Robby Colaprete scored two second half goals to lead Spencerport to a 3-1 come-from-behind victory over Greece Olympia on Senior Night. more

Eagles fall to Attica
Attica trailed for just one point over three games and defeated Kendall in girl's volleyball 25-13, 25-10, and 25-7. more

Interested in Nordic Walking?
Nordic Walking is a type of walking that uses modified ski poles. This form of walking started as a way to exercise during the summer in Nordic Europe. more

Kyokushin American International karate championships scheduled
On Saturday, November 5, Kyokushin Karate Fitness USA will host the 15th Annual Kyokushin American International Karate Championships at 6 p.m. at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. more

Westside Wave swimmers recognized
The Niagara District of USA-Swimming handed out the annual Versatile Swimmer, Go The Distance and Top 10 swimmer Awards at their district meeting on October 2. more