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News for the week of
January 29, 2006

In Features:

A hammer and a dream
Challenged - Overwhelmed - Scared! Just some of the emotions Mike and Michelle Abraham experienced as they embarked on a major remodel of their modest, 1920s Cape Cod home on Union Street in Spencerport. more

Brockport librarian promotes cause of Dorothy Day
What is a saint? Like many words in our language, the meaning of the word "saint" has evolved. more

Chili expands website features
The Town of Chili has added new features to their town website. Most recently, the 2006 Town of Chili Resident Survey was added to the web. more

First Baptist Church in Chili invites residents to services
The Rev. Mark Ballard has bid farewell as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Chili and members of the congregation say they wish him all the best in his future endeavors. more

Help the peace crane chain keep growing
Japanese legend has it that anyone who folds 1,000 paper cranes will be granted a wish. The legend was told to a Japanese girl named Sadako Sasaki, born in 1943, when she was 11 years old and fell ill with leukemia. It was said that Sadako began folding the paper cranes in the hopes that the gods would grant her wish of regaining her health. more

Local company celebrates
15 years of providing firefighter peace of mind
When firefighters are rushing into a burning building, it's a combination of equipment and training that helps them perform their risky tasks. more

Local farm bureau leaders discuss issues of 2006
Western New York Farm Bureau leaders met with Congressman Thomas Reynolds' regional manager, Gregg Merlihan, on January 21 in Batavia, to discuss what local farmers believe are the most important agricultural issues of 2006. more

NCUA grants community charter to Spencerport Federal Credit Union
The Spencerport Federal Credit Union has been granted a Community Charter by the National Credit Union Administration. more

Riga seeks public input on recreation plan
The best ways to spend $300,000 that was allocated for a soccer field in the Town of Riga will be the topic of conversation at a January 31 workshop scheduled for the town hall. more

Sweden planning board gives site plan approval to Lowe's, Wal-Mart
Final site plan approval was granted by the Sweden Planning Board on January 23 - with contingencies - to both Wal-Mart and Lowe's proposed projects. more

In Briefly:

Fearful flyers course to be offered
The Greater Rochester International Airport (GRIA) will be the host location for several "Fearful Flyers" courses being offered in 2006. more

Scouts learn about women in business
Girl Scout Troop 904 visited Marilyn's Café in Churchville to learn about women in business. more

Legion officers make local visit
A first this year for the Department of New York, the Department Commander, Department President and Detachment Commander, Sons of the American Legion are from the 7th District. This includes Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates counties. more

Morton FD seeks commissioner
The Morton Fire District is seeking an individual to replace Donn Pritchard on the board of fire commissioners. more

Politically Speaking:

Civil confinement bill falls short of expectations
Assemblyman Bill Reilich (R,I,C - Greece) is discontent with a civil confinement bill proposed by Speaker Sheldon Silver and his Assembly majority members on January 23. more

In Schools:

Brockport Hill School student wins essay contest
Brockport Hill Elementary School fifth-grader Lily Forgach was awarded a plaque for her winning essay in the 2005 Fire Prevention Essay Contest. more

Holley Elementary student receives
"Soaring to New Heights" Award
Holley fifth grader Bethany Annal was the recipient of the January "Soaring to New Heights Award." more

Students/teachers give Holley High School foyer a new look
A group of Holley High School students and teachers took time over holiday break to transform the foyer ceiling into something really eye catching. more

SUNY Brockport and UR's Simon School sign admission agreement
The University of Rochester's William E. Simon School of Business Administration and the State University of New York College at Brockport have established a direct admissions partnership to attract SUNY Brockport undergraduates to the Simon School's MBA program. more

In Seniors:

Programs at the Chili Senior Center
The Chili Senior Center announced the following programs. more

In Sports:

8th ranked Brockport wrestlers win
Erik Schluth and Anthony Sargent registered pins late in the match to help the Blue Devils come from behind in a 38-18 victory over previously undefeated Penfield in varsity wrestling. more

Blue Devils lose to Greece
Greece Athena/Odyssey took advantage of several service and hitting errors as they swept struggling Brockport 25-18, 25-22, 25-23 in girl's varsity volleyball. more

Division winners
The 3/4 Hilton-Farrell Select Basketball Team took first place in their division at the St. Monica's Basketball tournament. more

Free throw champions named
Seven boys and girls from Greece, ages 10 to 14, were named local champions of the 2006 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship and have earned the right to compete at the District Level. more

Ritchie, Sloan pace Cadets
Seniors Rebecca Ritchie and Sonia Sloan combined for 21 kills and 32 digs as Hilton overcame a first game loss in a 21-25, 25-14, 25-22, 25-20 victory over Spencerport in girl's volleyball. more