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News for the week of
May 28, 2006

In Features:

Experience "Art Ménage" in downtown Brockport
Four Brockport merchants will host art shows on June 2. At The Red Bird Tea Shoppe, 25 Main Street, works of art by local watercolorist Karlene VanDeusen will be displayed. Van Deusen works in acrylics, paints florals and local landscapes. Elizabeth VanDeusen, her daughter, will also have a piece in the show. Andrew Jurman currently displays his photographic landscapes at The Red Bird Tea Shoppe. more

From the Clarkson Academy to the stars
While researching Clarkson Academy alumni, I came across an August 1993 article from a local newspaper announcing a meteor shower. more

Gates road work to commence
NYSDOT is undertaking a preventative maintenance project to pave Interstate 490 from Howard Rod to Route 204 and State Route 531 from Elmgrove Road to Interstate 490 in the town of Gates this summer. more

Growing Concordia goes back to roots
At Concordia Lutheran in Brockport, many who sit in the pews listening to the digital organ play, or who worship outside in the new pavilion have no connection to the church's 120-year history. The story of Concordia is one that is told in the new faces that are appearing each week. It's a story of growth and renewal. more

Hamlin Fire Department hosts propane emergencies class
On Saturday, May 13, the Hamlin Volunteer Fire Department hosted a class on propane emergencies, sponsored by the Firemen's Association of New York State (FASNY). Members of the Hamlin Fire Department, Caledonia Fire Department and the Pittsford Fire Department participated. more

Hilton resident recognized
On Tuesday, May 9, John Barclay was recognized and presented a Certificate of Recognition from the Monroe County Legislature. more

New heart, sweet tune for Spencerport drummer
Morning can't come soon enough for Tom Arcara. Less than a year ago, the Spencerport man was on the verge of never witnessing another sunrise. Now, he is loving each day and relishing the opportunity to give back to the hospital that made today possible. more

Ogden unveils plan for the future of open space
About two dozen people attended the presentation of Ogden's Open Space plan on May 9. more

Parma welcomes new business enterprise
"Excitement" was the term used by Town of Parma Supervisor Rick Lemcke when asked how he felt about a new business opening its doors in the town. more

Spencerport resident honored by K of C state council
During the 111th annual meeting of the New York State Council Knights of Columbus in Ellenville, NY, State Deputy Anthony Preziosi presented the first-ever "Rising Star Award" to Michael P. Flanagan of Spencerport. more

Sweden/Clarkson Rec Center announces programs
A schedule of summer programs has been announced by the Sweden/Clarkson Recreation Center. more

Wheel Fest overview
Hamlin is gearing up for the 9th annual Wheel Fest being held June 3, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The day begins with breakfast sandwiches and a cup of coffee served by the Hamlin Lions followed by free entertainment by the Brockport fifth grade band at 10 a.m. and at 11 a.m. the 7th and 8th grade jazz chorus performs. more

In Briefly:

Contest winners
Essay contest winners were announced by Catholic Daughters, Court Nativity #931, on Thursday, May 11. more

'Emergency book sale' at Parma Library
The Parma Public Library is having an emergency, overstocked, everything must go, book sale. It starts at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 12 and will run through Friday, June 16. There will be no special Friends Preview day for this sale. The sale is open to the general public. Every day will be "bag sale day" a price of $2 per bag. more

Library presents 'First Amendment' exhibit
The Hamlin Public Library, in cooperation with the Long Island Coalition Against Censorship, will present an exhibit entitled "Censorship in Schools and Libraries" from June 1 to June 28 at the library. more

Local soldiers recognized
“Operation Local Soldier” was held May 19 at the Merton Williams Middle School in Hilton and it turned out to be very successful. Chaired by Christie Vileria and assisted by Patricia Pirnie, a teacher at Village Elementary School, and Elena Pelcher, a teacher at Northwood School, the purpose was, in Vileria’s words: “Getting to know each other and do something meaningful for the community.” more

Memorial Day honors
Cub Scouts from Hamlin Cub Scout Pack 323, chartered by the Hamlin Lions Club, was one of the number of Cub Scouts doing flag planting on a cold, windy Saturday, May 20. more

NYSDOT replacing guide rail in Sweden
Motorists should expect one-way alternating lane closures controlled by flaggers along Route 31 between Redman Road and Sweden Walker Road (Route 260) beginning Thursday, May 25 for approximately two weeks while work crews replace guide rail. more

In Schools:

Churchville 'computer geek' creates network
With the Computer Technology program at Genesee Community College as his "server," Dan Campbell of Churchville has created a popular Local Area Network of fellow computer geeks. more

Holley senior recognized for excellence
Holley senior Jennifer Ham, a student in the dental assisting program at the BOCES 2 Career and Technical Education Center in Spencerport, was awarded a "Make All the Difference" Scholarship for $5,000. more

Holley students win MCC engineering competition
Holley seniors Ryan Johnstone and Shane Moak took first place in the High School Engineering Competition sponsored by Monroe Community College. more

Leo Bernabi School receives grant
to teach tolerance through nutrition and wellness
Leo Bernabi School is the recipient of an $890 Teaching Tolerance grant to develop awareness and sensitivity for people who have special food needs. more

Students share stories
Twenty-two students from Laurie Conti's seventh grade Home and Careers class at the A.D. Oliver Middle School read their homemade books to Joshua Siuta's kindergarten class at Ginther. more

In Sports:

Brockport student commits to Roberts
Head Coach Jim Vanderhoof announced that Jackie Steubing, of Brockport High School, has signed a national letter of intent to play volleyball at Roberts Wesleyan College. more

Gymnasts host event
Bright Raven Gymnastics of Gates played host to the Dare to Be Great Invitational May 6 and 7. More than 200 gymnasts represented eight teams. more

Next Era Wrestling presents Brockport Blowout
Next Era Wrestling comes to Brockport with an action-packed blowout event June 17 at the Sweden Clarkson Community Center. more

Saints advance with offense
Churchville-Chili exploded for six runs in the second inning on their way to 17-1 victory Section V softball playoff game over Jefferson-Franklin. The game was shortened to five innings due to the run differential rule. more

Spencerport father and son take to the tracks
In the Baker household, Friday nights are reserved for racing under the lights. Dave Baker and his son, Joshua, of Spencerport, have been racing in kaged go-karts for the past four years. more