News for the week of
November 13, 2000
In Features:
Cluster housing may be proposed on
former Northrup property in Brockport
When Northrup farm land fronting East Avenue was auctioned last month, it was mostly developers who were interested in the various parcels some of which abut the Village of Brockport. more
Dansville businessman wants to open Brockport bar
Shawn Kemp, a 32 year-old insurance agent and bar owner from Dansville, appeared at the Brockport Village Board, November 6, to let officials know he is applying to the state Alcohol Beverage Control board to re-open the Northbound Junction as a sports bar. more
Hamlin Friends dig deep to collect cash
How far are the Friends of the Hamlin Library willing to go to fundraise for their new library? Pretty deep, if one considers they were willing to dig through mounds of Hilton Apple Fest garbage in search of nickels. more
Hamlin taxes to rise one percent
The Town of Hamlin's proposed 2001 budget calls for a tax increase of one percent which would raise the tax rate from $5.55 per thousand of assessed valuation to $5.61 per thousand of assessed valuation. more
Josie’s brings country to the fans and musicians
To making music on the road -- traveling from town to town, setting up, taking down and keeping the nightly performance fresh -- Josie Waverly says been there, done that. more
Monarchs washed ashore on Hamlin beach
Along the high water line on the beach at Troutburg, just west of Hamlin Beach last week, there was an amazing ribbon made up of hundreds, if not thousands, of dead and faded Monarch butterflies. more
Rare disease doesn't deter Brockport senior
Kasey Smith of Hamlin will appear in "Who's Who Among American High School Students" this school year. more
St. Luke's Choir performs concert to benefit local food shelf
St. Luke's Episcopal Church Choir performs a benefit concert Sunday, November 19, at 7 p.m. at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, located at the corner of Main Street and Monroe Avenue in Brockport. more
Town of Ogden website celebrates 4th anniversary
On October 26, 1996, the Town of Ogden officially registered the Internet domain www.ogdenny.com and began developing a site, first with just a few pages listing services offered by various town departments and later adding information. more
In Briefly:
Area village scene featured in Rochester calendar
A color photograph by Rick Blandford illustrates the month of February in a 2001 Rochester Events Calendar printed by The Edwards Press. more
Brockport Symphony Concert to feature college-community chorus
The Brockport Symphony, Brockport's own symphony orchestra, with James Walker, conductor, and the SUNY Brockport College-Community Chorus, Brian Clickner, director, present their first concert of the fall season, Sunday, November 12 at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Nativity of the BVM, 152 Main Street, Brockport. more
Brockport village rental property red-tagged
An Erie Street student housing residence was red-tagged Saturday night, November 4 for violations of zoning and building codes prohibiting the sale of alcohol without a liquor license. more
Hilton parenting talk features school social worker
"Supporting Your Child's Emotional Life" will be the topic of the third in a series of three talks in the Hilton Parenting Series November 15 at 7 p.m. in the West Avenue Building, 225 West Avenue, Hilton. more
Hilton to hold vote on municipal utility November 14
Tuesday, November 14, residents of the Village of Hilton can vote on a proposal that could allow the village to establish municipal gas and electric utilities. more
Influenza vaccines offered at Churchville-Chili
Influenza vaccines will be available to community members on Friday, November 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Churchville-Chili Junior High School Cafeteria. more
Lakeside to decorate Tree of Lights
Lakeside Twig Association will hold its eleventh annual Tree Lighting ceremony on Thursday, November 30 at 7 p.m. Following the ceremony and caroling, refreshments will be served in the lobby of the professional building. more
Legion Auxiliary hosts district president
Officers for the year for the Jewell-Buckman American Legion Auxiliary Unit 529 are President Teresa Lynch, 1st Vice-President Geneva de Mascio, 2nd Vice-President Orienta O'Mara, Secretary Marguerite Sunseri, Treasurer Patricia Giglio. more
New Holley church to host revival
Erwin Dominguez and his wife, Deb, will host a church revival on November 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Hamlin Fire Hall, Route 19. more
Ogden Town Board approves 2001 budget
At its November 8 meeting, the Ogden Town Board approved a $6.2 million spending plan that will not affect property taxes. more
Residents' input wanted for park improvements
Monroe County Executive Jack Doyle has invited all county residents to attend a public input workshop on Wednesday, November 15 to offer comments and ask questions before a Master Plan is developed for improvements to Churchville Park and Golf Course. more
Shop on-line to benefit Lakeside Health System
For those looking for a hostess gift or holiday centerpiece, shop on-line for gifts at www.lakesidehealth.greatergood.com. Lakeside Health System will receive five to 15 percent of the purchase price. more
In Politicaly Speaking:
Results posted in local elections
Most local elections in the Westside News readership were uncontested. The following results have been posted: Monroe County Legislator Wayne Zyra (R), 5,424; Sweden Police Justice Mark Depferd (R), 2,839; Clarendon Town Board Allen Robinson (R), 801; Murray Town Justice Theodore Spada (R), 1,084. more
In Schools:
BHS students will attend Lakeside's annual gala
Eight students from Brockport High School, chosen by BHS faculty and staff, have been invited to be part of the Lakeside Health System's Annual Gala Dinner this year. more
BOCES 2 offers Differentiated Mathematics Instruction workshops
Students come to school with different readiness levels, learning skills and interest, which can make meeting the New York State Standards a challenge for some. Now educators can help close the learning gap through differentiated instruction. more
Byron-Bergen students learn by mimicking election process
Byron-Bergen fourth graders learned about the American election process by conducting their own election - from the formation of political parties through the final vote tallies. more
C-C board appoints Human and Community Relations director
The Churchville-Chili Board of Education appointed Scott Massie to the position of Director of Human and Community Relations at its October 24 meeting. Massie, currently an assistant principal at C-C High School, assumed his new duties November 1. more
Hilton AP scholars named by College Board
Nineteen Hilton High School students have been named Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level AP Examinations. more
Holley Elementary kicks-of Red Ribbon Week with R-E-S-P-E-C-T
What do Holley Elementary School students and Aretha Franklin have in common? R-E-S-P-E-C-T! The school used Red Ribbon Week, a national celebration of healthy life choices held October 23-27, to kick-off a year-long program that will help students learn about important character qualities, such as respect. more
Holley third-grade experiment takes flight
Holley third-graders are witnessing a real life cycle right in their own classrooms. As part of the living things unit in their science classes, the students are watching Painted Lady butterflies metamorphose from caterpillars to butterflies, a process that takes three to four weeks. more
Mercy seniors receive the 2001 Hands of Christ Award
Members of the senior class at Our Lady of Mercy High School have received the 2001 Hands of Christ Award. The award is given to area seniors who have been involved in parish and community based ministry, leadership and service during their high school years. more
Mercy offering entrance exam
Our Lady of Mercy High School will be offering their entrance exam on Saturday, December 2, at the school, 1437 Blossom Road, Rochester. more
New Visions Program to hold open house
The New Visions Program at BOCES 2 offers college-bound seniors an opportunity to spend half their senior year exploring in-depth the career of their choice while completing high school requirements and earning college credit. more
Spencerport Board of Education
announces receptions for superintendent candidates
The Spencerport Board of Education will host community receptions for the three finalists for superintendent of schools. more
In Seniors:
Home health care aides maximize client's independence
At-home care a study in choices
Between the vastly different worlds of totally independent living and care facility living lies a realm that is as varied and individualistic as those who reside within it. For those with chronic illnesses or advanced aging, and their families, the choices for at-home care may be many or few depending on the circumstances. But if there is a credo of home health care it is that … choices. more
Tickets available for holiday events
Hilton-Parma senior citizens can register to see the play "It's A Wonderful Life" on Saturday, December 16, at 2 p.m. at Roberts Wesleyan College. more
In Sports:
Annual Karate championships to be held
On Saturday, November 18, Kyokushin Karate Fitness USA will host the 10th Annual American Karate Championships at 7 p.m., at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. more
Brockport completes undefeated season with 30-10 win over New Jersey
Golden Eagles win in 12th straight; Green goes over 1,000 rushing yards for season
Senior running back Courtlan Green ran for 118 yards and three scores as Brockport overcame a 10-3 halftime deficit to post a 30-10 win over the College of New Jersey and complete the first undefeated season in school history. more
Hilton Youth Wrestling begins in December
The Hilton Youth Wrestling Program begins December 5. Practices will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Merton Williams Middle School. more
Saints lose to heartbreaker in semi-finals
The third-seeded Churchville-Chili girl's varsity soccer team advanced to the semi-finals against second-seeded Webster in a game played Halloween night in Hilton. more
Sisters, swimmers, compete for Spencerport
When eighth-grader Jaclyn Cowles made the Spencerport Varsity Swim Team this fall, no one was surprised. more
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