Byron-Bergen Sr. High School 12th graders held their annual Senior Experience Day/Alumni Visit, which offered various informative programs to all senior students on topics such as college, military, and careers.
The featured keynote speaker was The College at Brockport’s Chief of University Police Robert Kehoe, in which his presentation entitled “Beware/Be Aware” spoke directly to students.
Among other activities during the event, representatives from outside agencies, military, local businesses, and colleges offered programs, including No Means No; Apply Now; Financing College; Building Trades; Campus Security; Build Your Own Business; Social Networking; Financial Independence; Precision Machining; Understanding the Military; and Overcoming Senioritis.
Byron-Bergen CSD alumni also shared their experiences with seniors and about what students can possibly expect after graduation.
HILTON
Hilton students model their own fashions, receive tips from former Miss USA
Hilton sophomore Sara Hudson (left) describes one of the outfits she made, modeled by Tracey Prince, as part of her independent study in fashion clothing at Hilton High School. She also designed and made the dress she is wearing. Her teacher is Carol Cowan (center). Students in Carol Cowan’s Fashion Clothing class had their moment in the spotlight after weeks of hard work on their own fashions. After studying the elements of design, color, sewing machine operation, patterns and textiles, the class visited Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store to pick out patterns and fabric.
Freshman Connor Vick said it took her about two weeks to sew her black dress. “I like that I could make something that I could actually use,” she said.
The fashion show has been held twice a year, in January and June, for the past 18 years. Mary Therese Friel, former Miss USA and Ford Model, along with her husband, Kent, judge the students on their presentations and award prizes. Friel said that out of the 230 invitations or so that they receive every year, she and Kent only accept two – and one is to judge the Hilton Fashion Show. Before the show, Friel always stresses to the students the importance of a good education no matter what career path they decide to take.
After the first year students modeled their creations, sophomore Sara Hudson, who is doing an independent study course, modeled her fashions with the help of her fellow students. Sara doesn’t use pre-made patterns to sew her clothing, but instead draws her own designs and cuts the pattern from muslin while draping it on a dress form. “I’ve been sewing since fifth grade,” she said. “My sisters would always give me their hand-me-downs, but they never fit right, so I started making them into something else.” Sara aspires to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and become a clothing designer.
While everyone enjoyed refreshments made by the Career and Financial Management class, Cowan and the Friels decided on the awards. Receiving first prize was Leandra Price, second prize Matthew Wagner, third prize O-Jahnique Hill, fourth prize Lyudmila Voronina, and fifth prize Connor Vick. All of the students received a certificate, information about Mary Therese Friel’s modeling agency, and a McDonald’s certificate. Sara Hudson also was presented with a gift certificate to a fabric store and Cowan’s old smocking plate.
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1/20/13
Northwood hosts fifth annual Disability Awareness Day
Hilton fourth grader Nadiya Pelow holds Hope, a dachshund born with no front legs. The visit from pets cared for at The Mia Foundation was part of Disability Awareness Day at Northwood Elementary School. Westside News Inc. plans to include an article about the foundation in an upcoming issue.Northwood Elementary School in the Hilton Central School District welcomed visitors from The Advocacy Center for the fifth annual Disability Awareness Day during which fourth graders learned about the challenges and opportunities for people with disabilities. The volunteers began the day with an opening assembly that taught students how to talk to and refer to people with disabilities.
Students then did various activities and watched demonstrations that helped them experience different impairments, such as autism, Down’s syndrome, blindness, deafness, paralysis, and loss of use of a limb. This included the opportunity to use a recumbent, hand-pedaled bicycle. “Students see that with the use of adaptive equipment, paraplegics and amputees can adapt to anything,” said Brennan Coon, a member of The Advocacy Center’s outreach program to schoolchildren.
One of the highlights of the day was a visit from two little dogs, Hope – a dachshund born with no front legs, and Marco – a five-week old Chihuahua born with a cleft lip. They are being cared for by Sue Rogers, founder of The Mia Foundation, which helps animals born with disabilities. “If we educate children about animals with disabilities, they are more apt to accept children with disabilities,” said Rogers.
School Nurse Angie Grasso and Physical Education Teacher Colleen Coles organize Disability Awareness Day for fourth grade students each year. “Fourth graders are at a very impressionable age,” said Grasso. “And we have two more years with them to follow up on what they learned today,” before they move on to a different school.
The Advocacy Center, located on South Avenue in Rochester, builds the capacity of individuals with disabilities and their families to advocate for themselves, realize their personal goals, and make positive changes in their lives and in their communities.
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1/20/13
OBITUARIES – WEEK OF JANUARY 20, 2013
AREA
•Fletcher, Ruby, age 98, died January 13, 2013 in North Carolina. Predeceased by her loving husband of 70 years, Laymen Emerald Fletcher. Ruby is survived by her daughters Shirley Horwath and husband Fred (Skip); Sylvia Knight and husband Jim; Donna Gilbert and husband Terry and her son Donald (Bob) Fletcher and wife Lorraine. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Scott Horwath and wife Kim; Kristen Taylor, Jimmy Knight and wife Katrina, Kevin Knight and wife Miranda, Jackie Knight, Todd Gilbert and wife Stephanie, Jacob Fletcher and wife Beth and Jill Siler and husband William; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.
Ruby served the Lord with her husband Reverend Laymen Fletcher for 46 years in Canada and Western New York. In the early 60s they moved to the Hilton/Parma area and focused their work with God at the Parma Free Methodist Church. In 1969 a new church and parsonage was built in Parma at the corner of Burritt Road and Route 259. After retirement the couple lived in North Chili, Spencerport and Florida. In 2007 Ruby and Laymen moved to Harrisburg, North Carolina, to be closer to two of their daughters, Sylvia and Donna, and their families. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 21, 2007 and Laymen died two months later on August 21, 2007.
A Service to celebrate her life was held January 19. Interment, Carolina Memorial Cemetery.
BROCKPORT
•Clement, Patricia Ann (McKay), peacefully on January 9, 2013. Patricia is predeceased by her parents Donald F. and Ruth B. McKay. Survived by her siblings Donald C. (Wanda) McKay of Houston, Texas, Barbara (Terry) Monroe of Loveland, Colorado. Also survived by her children Robert L. Clement of Denver, Colorado, Peggy R. Clement of Churchville; Carol A. Clement-Claussen of Des Moines, Iowa, and her grandchildren Christopher, Adam, Katy, Angela and Abigale; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial Services were held January 14 at The Brockport Free Methodist Church, Brockport. Contributions can be made to American Diabetes Association, 160 Allens Creek Road, Rochester, NY 14618 or The University of Rochester, AIR Annual Fund, Medical Center Advancement, 300 East River Road, P.O. Box 278996, Rochester, NY, 14627 in her memory.
•Donahue, Clifford G. Jr., On January 10, 2013 at age 68. Predeceased by his parents George and Shirley Donahue. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Patricia; children Harry (Robin), Jim (Debi), Marlene (Rick) Whitten; grandchildren Chris, Randy, Kayla, Ashley, Alyssa and Kyle and his sister Betty Donahue. Cliff retired from Manitou Concrete with 34 years in the Teamsters Local 118 and was an active member in the Brockport Volunteer Fire Department.
His Funeral Service was held January 15 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Interment Lakeview Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the School of the Holy Childhood, CURE Childhood Cancer Association or the Alzheimer’s Association in his memory.
•Fogg, Sophia H., On January 11, 2013 at age 96. Predeceased by her husband Victor, grandson Tom “TJ” Cond and son-in-law Joe Cond. She is survived by her son Lawrence (Shirley) Goff; daughter Elsie Cond; grandchildren Vicki, Lynn and Wesley, 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; niece and nephew. Sophia was employed at Eastman Kodak Company for 25 years.
A Graveside Service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in the spring. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in her memory.
•Peckham, Helen O. (nee Owens), Age 84, formerly of Holland, died January 15, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Laurence F. Peckham; mother of L. Douglas (Sue) Peckham, Daniel L. (Peg) Peckham, Richard A. Peckham, Donald L. (Pam Miller) Peckham; sister of the late Bernice Lewis, Lawrence Owens, Marguerite Owens, Edna Hawks, Walter Owens, Florence Owens, Dorothy Northrup, Marian Lindberg; also survived by five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held January 18 at Holland United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Delevan Cemetery. Donations can be made to the church or Lakeside Beikirch Care Center, Brockport in her memory.
CHILI
•Baker, Jeanette E., January 11, 2013, age 89. Predeceased by her husband Bernard. Survived by her son, Bernard (Sharon) of Black Lake, New York; sisters, Doris Laubscher and Marge Perrin; brothers, Donald Bolt and William (Nancy) Bolt of Iowa; sisters-in-law, Harriet Pierce of Florida and Barbara Wolf; grandchildren, Linda (Rich) Bergeron, Tina (Brad) Winnick and Thomas (Jennifer) Baker; great-grandchildren, Nicole and Christopher Bergeron, Eric Winnick, Angelia Bergeron of Florida; great-great-grandchild, Dorien Campbell of Florida; several nieces and nephews. She was a life member of the Chili Post 1830 Ladies Auxiliary.
Funeral Services were held January 15 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, St. Pius Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hope Hall School, 1612 Buffalo Road, Rochester 14624 in her memory.
•Mitchell, Charles P., January 11, 2013, age 83. Predeceased by his wife, Dolores. Survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Berry and Lisa Corio; grandchildren, Jennifer (Steve) Baumgart and Joshua (Ashley) Corio; great-granddaughter, Audrey Corio; ex-wife, Barbara Mitchell. Chuck was a member of the Free Masons. Retired Banker from Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Producers Bank in Bradford, Pennsylvania and Vision Federal Credit Union in Endicott. He was also a Korean War Navy Veteran.
Services were held January 14 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Donations can be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in his memory.
•Webster, Marie J., January 14, 2013, age 70. Predeceased by her son, Robert Webster. Survived by her children, Lynn (John) Romagnolo, David (Wendi) Webster and Patrick Cusick; grandchildren, Joseph, Jillian, Samantha and Sydney; brother, Richard (Linda) Rolpert; several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held January 18 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in her memory.
HAMLIN
•Jock, Gloria, on January 7, 2013. She is survived by her son, Darren Jock; daughter, Arden Leber; grandchildren, Nicholas, Devin and Devona Jock; a great-grandson, Aiden Jock. Gloria was a retiree of Lakeside Hospital (Maternity Ward).
Interment private, Lakeside Cemetery, Hamlin.
HILTON
•Dunbar, William M., January 13, 2013, age 67. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret, 2011. Survived by his sons, Michael (Brenda) and Paul (Trish) Dunbar; grandchildren, Zack, Tabitha and Billy; step-father, Warren Neracker; sister Karen (Bill) Wright; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held January 20 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Contributions can be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in his memory.
•MacWilliam, Catherine I. “Kay”, Peacefully, December 9, 2012, age 93. Predeceased by her husband, Edgar. Survived by her sons, Alex (Marrilee), Roy and Don (Kate) MacWilliam; grandchildren, Dina (Kevin) Robbins, Gregory MacWilliam and Ashley (Nate) Johnson.
A Memorial Service was held January 19 at Hilton United Methodist Church. Contributions can be made to her Church Memorial Fund in her memory.
NORTH CHILI
•Schweitzer, Susan S. “Sue” (Smith), Peacefully on January 14, 2013. Predeceased by her husband, Ernie Schweitzer. Survived by her daughter, Sandra (Vince) Micillo; grandsons, Justin and Nathan Micillo; brother, Homer (DeeAnn) Smith; several nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A Memorial Service was held January 19 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spencerport. Interment, Lakeside Cemetery. Donations can be sent to Trinity Lutheran Church, 191 Nicholas Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 or the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 in her memory.
SPENCERPORT
•Heaton, Tom, Suddenly, January 9, 2013 at age 65 surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kathleen (Murphy); children, Kristine (Sam) Cerami and Tommy (Jerilynne) Heaton; grandchildren, Samantha and Libby Cerami, Jenna, Ty and Evan Heaton; sister, Susan (Don) Stagliano; brothers, Noel Heaton and Alex (Lynn) Heaton; sisters-in-law, Jean (Joe) Eichas and Patty Simpson; brother-in-law, Danny (Kathleen) Murphy; nieces, nephews and friends.
His Celebration of Life Service was held January 14 at Spiritus Christi Church, Rochester. Contributions can be made to Spiritus Christi Outreach Ministry in his memory.
•Logan, Doris E., Peacefully on January 13, 2013, at age 98. She is predeceased by her husband, David J.; son, James W. Logan; her brothers, Elwood, Vernon and Pete Howard. Survived by granddaughter, Melissa Logan; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Logan; brother, Jack Howard; sister-in-law, Eloise Howard; cousin, Shirley (George) Bittner; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral Serices were held January 17 at New Comer Funeral Home, Greece. Interment, Falls Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church of West Webster, 570 Ridge Road, Webster, NY 14580 in her memory.
•Wilkinson, Velma M., January 14, 2013. Predeceased by her former husband Robert F. Wilkinson; sister Wilma Burke. Survived by her children, Lynne (Ray) Ripperger and Jeffrie (Sheryl) Wilkinson; grandchildren, Shawn Wilkinson, Kari Ripperger, Bethany (Gary) Mammarello, Kristin (Mike) Eldridge, Jennifer (Josh) Graupman, Jason (Nikki) Wilkinson, Kelli Wilkinson, Erik Wilkinson; nine great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Lyle Burke; three nieces.
A Memorial Service was held January 19 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 7, Syracuse, NY 13057 in her memory.
ARCHIVES – WEEK OF JANUARY 13, 2013
LOCAL NEWS – WEEK OF JANUARY 13, 2013
Finger Lakes Regional Sustainability Plan Coalition to hold first round of public meetings
The first round of public meetings associated with the Cleaner, Greener Communities Finger Lakes Regional Sustainability Plan are slated for the middle of January. The meetings will focus on providing interested parties with an overview of the process, plan goals and themes, and the draft indicators. We will also begin discussions on strategies for implementation.
The first round of Public Meetings for the Cleaner Greener Communities Finger Lakes Regional Sustainability Plan will be Tuesday, January 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Genesee County Building 2 located at 3837 West Main Street Road, Batavia and also from 6 to 8 p.m. on January 15 at the Sanford Room at the Hobart & William Smith Colleges Library in Geneva. On Wednesday, January 16, at the Rochester Institute of Technology Golisano Institute for Sustainability in Rochester, the last of the three public meetings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Coalition, including the nine counties in the region, the City of Rochester, municipalities, Genesee Transportation Council and Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council are developing a Regional Sustainability Plan that encompasses the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) area. The development of a comprehensive regional sustainability plan is the fist stage of the Cleaner, Greener Communities program and is intended to develop a vision, goals and objectives for a sustainable future, identify actions needed to achieve the future and outline metrics to measure success.
The Finger Lakes Regional Sustainability Plan will outline tangible actions for improving the long-term sustainability of communities and natural resources. Specifically, the Plan will identify current greenhouse gas emissions and energy use along with available natural resources and economic assets, liabilities and opportunities, strategies for greenhouse gas emissions reduction, energy improvements, and the deployment of renewable energy sources; long-term and short-term sustainability goals for energy supply, transportation, water management, waste management, land use, open space, agriculture, housing and economic development; and actions to achieve these goals and barriers to implementation.
For information on the Finger Lakes regional sustainability plan contact David Zorn at G/FLRPC, 585-454-0190 x14 or dave.zorn@gflrpc.org or visit the Finger Lakes Regional Sustainability Plan website at www.sustainable-fingerlakes.org.
For information on the Cleaner Greener Communities program, contact Lindsay Robbins at NYSERDA, 212-971-5342 ext. 3008 or lrr@nyserda.org.
