This American Flag, owned by the Snyder Family of Churchville, was hoisted for display last week via the fire truck owned by the Kurycki family. The flag was originally presented to the Snyders in memory of Steve Snyder who was a TWA pilot on board Flight 800 that crashed on Long Island five years ago. The two Dewey Avenue families got together to display the flag as a salute to America following last week's terrorist attacks. Photo by Linda Huffman.

The Hilton Village entrance sign on South Avenue was decorated by Kellie Speer as a memorial to the victims of the terrorists and as support for the United States. Photographs by Walter Horylev.

Class B Hilton Raiders took on the Greece Cardinals Sunday, September 16 at Parma Town Park. The pre-game ceremonies included a patriotic display of the American flag as well as a taped message which included remarks by President George Bush and comments from people at the scene of the World Trade Center tragedy in New York City. The tribute included Cheerleader Chelsea Courtenay and other cheerleaders. Photographs by Walter Horylev.

Candlelight Vigil - Over 300 people attended a prayer vigil at the Hilton Gazebo Tuesday evening September 18. Local clergy, including Hilton Fire Department Chaplain Rev. Albert Zoller of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, directed remarks specifically to the heroic firemen who were injured and those who lost their lives as a result of the attack on the World Trade Center complex in New York City. About 70 members of the Hilton Fire Department attended in uniform. Hilton Baptist Church Choir Director Betty Benoit led the group in singing hymns and patriotic songs. Photograph for Westside News Inc. by Walter Horylev.

Area residents rally to
show support and aid victims

Benefit planned in Barnard

A Karaoke Benefit to raise money for the families of fallen New York City firefighters, police and emergency service personnel will be held October 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barnard Exempts, 360 Maiden Lane.

There will be a $5 admission and the evening will include a cash bar, Karaoke/DJ, buffet and 50/50 raffles.

The event is being organized by Sherry Andrews, who has also organized benefits in the past for Kali Poulton, Christy Simonetti and the Hilton Craft & Antique Co-op.

“When America cries, I feel compelled to wipe a tear,” Andrews said. She is urging area firemen, police officers and emergency medical service members to attend the benefit in uniform to represent their New York City comrades.

Volunteers are needed to help at the event. Contact Andrews at 392-7191 or 392-8888.

Heroes remembered
at Parma Museum

The Parma Meetinghouse Museum will create a memorial to America’s heroes in commemoration of the nation’s war against terrorism.

While gathered at the Meetinghouse on Sunday, September 16 to enjoy a family reunion and celebrate the 70th birthday of Shirley Cox Husted, 50 members of the Cox family, symbolically representing 50 states, prayerfully remembered the victims of the September 11 sneak attack on the U.S. and placed a wall of crimson stones surrounding the flag pole on the museum lawn. Memorial flowers will be planted within the new Peace Wall in tribute to all who died.

Clarkson garage sale
benefits Red Cross

A community garage sale was held in Clarkson last weekend to benefit the Red Cross. A spur of the moment effort, the event raised several thousand dollars through the sale of donated items and baked goods.

Loose change drive

The children, parents and staff of Brockport Child Care Center, located on the SUNY Brockport campus, are collecting loose change to donate to the relief effort in New York City. The child care center provides before and after school care for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. “Children are better able to regain a sense of security if they feel they can help in some way,” said teacher Amy Armstrong.

In less than 48 hours over $250 was raised, with more expected to be collected.

Brockport Fire Explorers
raise over $5,000

The Brockport Fire Explorers held a car wash September 16 to benefit the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund in honor of fallen firefighters. The previously scheduled car wash was originally intended to raise funds for their operation and much needed equipment, but in wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the young people asked permission to redirect the funds. Fire Chief Gregory Wing approved the request.

The Brockport community responded with over $5,000 in donations in just six hours. Some residents had their cars washed, others simply made donations.

BOCES 2 VICA offers ribbons

Vocational and Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) officers at the BOCES 2 Career and Technical Education Center in Spencerport started an “I Care” campaign with a goal to raise at least $5,000 for victims and their families of the recent terrorists’ acts.

For a $1 donation, students will display 7" x 7" color-printed flags with an “I Care” message and a line for people to sign. Flags were available beginning Monday, September 17. People who donate will receive a red, white and blue ribbon, made by the students and staff at BOCES 2, thanking them for their support. Flags and ribbons will also be available at area businesses, including HSBC Bank in Spencerport and the Doan Family of Dealerships. Additional donations are welcome and will go directly to the American Red Cross. The flags will be displayed at the Career and Technical Center and area businesses.

The cost for printing the flags and materials for the ribbons was donated by VICA so 100 percent of the money raised will go to the victims and their families. For more information on how to make a donation, contact Midge McCloskey at BOCES 2, 352-2462.

World Trade Center Relief Fund

New Yorkers and individuals across the nation can make a donation to the New York State World Trade Center Relief Fund over the internet, by telephone or through the mail.

To make a donation by credit card, individuals may visit www.state.ny.us or call the State’s donor hotline at 1-800-801-8092. They can also send a check donation through the mail to the New York State World Trade Center Relief Fund, P.O. Box 5028, Albany, New York 12205.

The newly established fund will be coordinated with the September 11th Fund, established by the United Way of New York City and the New York Community Trust, and the Twin Towers Fund established by the City of New York.

Several banks have joined together to make it easy for those with accounts at the banks to make a donation to the New York State World Trade Center Relief Fund and the Twin Towers Fund. Both funds were created to raise money to assist with disaster response and victim assistance in the wake of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.

The banks taking parts so far include: JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, HSBC Bank USA, North Fork Bank, M&T Bank, Dime Savings Bank, and GreenPoint Bank.

Individuals with accounts at these banks can go to any of their bank’s branches within New York State, New Jersey or Connecticut and make a donation to the fund directly from their checking or savings account, credit card or with cash. The number of banks taking part is expected to grow and each of the banks is also accepting contributions for the American Red Cross at their branches.

BOCES 2 students support the cause

The students from Mrs. Eisenberg’s BOCES 2 Special Education class Gates High School wanted to show their support for the people affected by the disaster in New York City and Washington. In three days time, the students, their families and classroom staff donated $216.90 to be sent to the NYC Disaster Relief Fund for the American Red Cross.

Dinner proceeds aid recovery efforts

On September 27, the members of St. John Lutheran Church in Hamlin will host a ham dinner for the community as an opportunity for members and friends to respond to the terrorism at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. All proceeds from the ticket sales of Lift Up America! will be donated to the recovery efforts as all costs for the dinner will be underwritten by various organizations within St. John which is located at 1107 Lake Road, West Fork in Hamlin.

Reservations for the 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. servings can be made by calling Wilma Lasch at 964-3305 or Mick Rath at 964-2200. Adult tickets are $7, children (5-12) $5.00 and children under 4 are free. Take out dinners are also available by reservation as well.