News for the week of January 7, 2002
News for the week of
January 7, 2002

In Features:

Brockport trustee asked to resign
Trustee Peter DeToy has until January 7 to tender his resignation from the Brockport Village Board, Mayor Josephine Matela said last week. more

Citizens Academy offered by Ogden Police
The Town of Ogden Police Department will once again offer their Citizens Police Academy (CPA) beginning on Wednesday evenings at the Ogden Community Center, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport beginning January 16, 2002. The class will meet for 11 weeks. more

Ecumenical Prayer Service celebrates
annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Hilton area congregations representing eight Christian denominations will come together for an Ecumenical Celebration of the Word of God on Sunday, January 20. more

Memorializing in wood
Richard Kron of Brockport works on a commissioned wood carving, a rendition of a poignant Associated Press photograph taken in New York City as recovery efforts were getting underway following the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. The finished piece will include three life-sized figures raising the American flag and will be the centerpiece of a memorial monument planned for the triangle of land in front of Capen Hose No. 4 at Main Street and Park Avenue, Brockport. The station is also home to the Fire Museum and several restored pieces of apparatus. more

New credits, services highlight 2002 tax filing season
The Internal Revenue Service kicked off the 2002 tax filing season recently with new and expanded services, features and credits to help taxpayers. The agency also encouraged taxpayers and tax practitioners to take a fresh look at e-filing following a new study spotlighting the program's growing popularity with users. more

New York housing market solid in November
Sales of existing single-family homes in New York remained consistent in November compared to the November 2000 total, according to single-family sales data accumulated by the New York State Association of Realtors®. The data showed an average selling price increase of 5.6 percent compared to the same period a year ago. more

Spencerport water system improved;
some still disappointed with pressure
The Village of Spencerport has completed the first phase of a five-year, $1 million maintenance and performance improvement plan for its water system, and officials say the improvement made to water pressure in the Village Pines subdivision has received mixed reviews from residents. more

Susan B. Anthony Annual Birthday Luncheon
features former congresswoman
Former Congresswoman Patricia Scott Schroeder will deliver the keynote address during the Susan B. Anthony Birthday Luncheon. more

In Briefly:

ESL Federal Credit Union and Wegmans Federal Credit Union merge
ESL Federal Credit Union announces the completion of its merger with Wegmans Federal Credit Union. Members of Wegmans Federal Credit Union (WFCU) officially became ESL members when their accounts converted to ESL accounts on January 1, 2002. more

Meals on Wheels needs winter relief volunteers
Meals on Wheels provides hot meals and warm smiles to Monroe County's elderly and homebound. During the winter months, substitute volunteers are needed to deliver meals. Anyone who can spare an hour or two at lunch time can call 787-8326 for information.

Sheet music request
The Hilton Parma Recreation Department is seeking donations of organ sheet music to be used for the enjoyment of individuals who play the town organ located in the Senior Lounge at the Village Community Center. To donate sheet music, contact Steve Fowler at Hilton-Parma Recreation, 392-9030.

Politically Speaking:

Assemblyman Nesbitt visits Wedgewood Nursing Home
As part of Wedgewood Nursing Home's efforts to bring attention to the challenges facing the nursing home profession, the Spencerport facility hosted NYS Assemblyman Charlie Nesbitt (137th District) on December 20. more

In Schools:

Driver Education classes to be offered in Spencerport
There will be a meeting of students and parents wishing to enroll into the spring session of driver education on Tuesday, January 22 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board of Education Meeting Room located in the Administration Building, 71 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport. more

In Sports:

Brockport students named Scholar Athletes
Several Brockport students received Scholar Athlete Awards from the New York State Professional High School Athletic Association for the fall 2001 season. more

Brockport third in volleyball tourney
After going 10-0 in preliminary play, the Brockport Blue Devils lost in the first round of the playoffs to Gates Chili in the 12-team Churchville-Chili Volleyball Tournament December 28. more

Eagles lose in championship game
The Kendall Eagles boys basketball team went on an 111-4 burst in the third quarter to pull within two points of the lead, but dropped the championship game of the Holley Tournament 60-51 to Albion. more

Holding/Unger lead Blue Devils
Dan Holding scored a pair of goals and goaltender Nick Unger held Webster scoreless as the Brockport Blue Devils defeated Webster 4-0 in the championship game of the Westside Tournament. more

Mannix's career day paces Rangers
Phil Mannix tallied seven points including a hat trick to lead the Spencerport Rangers to an 8-6 come-from-behind win over Auburn in the consolation game of the Westside Hockey Tournament. more

Penna scores 16 in Hawks' win
Justin Penna scored 16 points and led with seven rebounds as the Holley Hawks defeated Lyndonville 65-49 in the consolidation game of the Holley Boys Basketball Tournament. more

Spencerport teams qualify for scholar award
Seven Spencerport fall athletic teams qualified for the NYSPHSAA Team Scholar Athlete Award during the 2002 season. In order to qualify, a team must have a team grade point average of 90% or above. more