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News for the week of
June 3, 2002
In Features:
Bicycle trip spotlights Greenway
Rich DeSerra wants to introduce others to his favorite sections of the Genesee Valley Greenway. So, on Sunday, June 9, he is leading a bike ride, starting from Canawaugus Park in Scottsville at 9 a.m. The ride will consist of a round trip of about 16 miles. more
Brockport clean up plans detailed
Clean up at the General Electric and Black & Decker sites in Brockport could begin as early as July. The final clean up plans of the contaminated storm sewer and creek have been a long time in coming, residents said. more
Brockport's code enforcement officer wears many hats
Helping assure life safety issues and making certain buildings are up to code during construction projects are a couple of the many tasks that Brockport's code enforcement officer Scott Zarnstorff tackles on a daily basis. more
Canal history focus of two Greenway Walks
Two of the area's most well known and respected canal historians will both be leading walks on the Genesee Valley Greenway within Letchworth State Park on the afternoon of Saturday, June 15. Each event will focus on a separate aspect of the history of the Genesee Valley Canal which played a major role in the development of western New York and transported passengers, agricultural products, gypsum, lumber, and manufactured goods from 1840 to 1978 between the Erie Canal in Rochester and the Allegany River near Olean. more
Churchville residents’ Article 78 against
Star of the West Milling Company dismissed
An Article 78, filed by residents of the Village of Churchville was dismissed on a technicality following a May 23 court hearing, resident Larry Powell said. The petition was dismissed because the Star of the West Milling Company wasn’t included as a respondent on the Article 78. more
 Dragon Boat Races hit canal again in August
The Brockport canal will be alive with color and excitement this summer as Dragon Boats take to the water. more
Home contractor pleads guilty and agrees to refunds
Attorney General Eliot Spitzer announced his office has taken aggressive action against a Monroe County home improvement operator for defrauding its customers out of thousands of dollars. more
 In the name of Pete, or Max, or Muffin or Buddy
Ask any companion animal owner and he or she will tell you how wonderful their pets are. For most pet owners their animals quickly become much-loved members of the family. Sometimes, a dog, or a cat, a bird, even a snake is the only family they have. more
Missing children partnership expands
Attorney General Eliot Spitzer and a coalition of the state's leading retailers announced a program to train store employees to respond quickly and effectively to find missing and abducted children. more
Renovations begin at Parma Town Hall
Renovations are underway at the Parma Town Hall that will add space, increase usability and create a more defined entranceway. The $231,000 project is scheduled to be completed within the next four months. more
SPARTAC seeks members
For the past three years, members of Brockport’s SPARTAC team have offered the village’s police department extra sets of eyes and ears. In September, the population in the village increases dramatically but the size of the police force remains static and that is when members of the volunteer group, Students, Police and Residents Together Against Crime, band together. more
In Briefly:
Arts & Cultural Council accepting nominations for Arts awards
The Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester requests nominations for the 19th Annual Arts Awards. Community members are invited to submit nominations in one or more of the following categories. more
Blue Angels to fly in Rochester air show
The Rochester International Airport will be the site of the ESL International Air Show 2002 on June 22 and 23. The show will feature the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and over 60 aircraft, both on static display and in the air. Ground displays will include a T-1 Jayhawk, T-6 Texan, AH-1 Cobra and a T-38 Talon. more
Brockport firefighters break ground at Firefighter Monument site
Brockport firefighters were joined by Mayor Josephine Matela and representatives from Allied Builders for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of the Firefighters Monument in front of BFD Station 4, Main Street at Park Avenue. more
 Brockport Rotary gives surprise
donation to Lakeside Foundation
Lakeside Hospital Foundation Director Jean Hawkes (l), Donor Relations Director Cora Maskell (c) and Rotary President Elect Norm Knight (r) celebrate Rotary's surprise donation of $3,000 to the Lakeside Hospital Foundation campaign. more
Brockport YMCA offers arts program for children
The Brockport YMCA is offering a summer cultural arts program for local children ages 5 to 11. Local artist Denise Purvis will take children on a multi-cultural adventure, where they will experience art, music, dance, games and many other activities from countries around the world. Through participating in these activities, children will learn about the lives and values of people from many cultures. "Kids love making art, and the process offers children an opportunity to experience the traditions of another culture. They have fun, they learn about others, and they are proud of themselves for creating something unique," states Purvis, program facilitator. more
Citibank honors YWCA Financial Empowerment Program participants
Citibank and the YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County honored more than 100 participants who completed the YWCA's Financial Empowerment Program at a May 29 presentation and reception. more
Clarkson supervisor honored for housing efforts
On Monday, June 3, Clarkson Town Supervisor Paul Kimball will be honored for his commitment to affordable housing at an open house at Seldon Square Apartments. The festivities run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the community building located at 99 Sunset Center Lane in Clarkson and the event is free and open to the public. more
Clean water for Vroom Road residents
Through the efforts of New York State Senator George Maziarz and Ogden Supervisor Gay Lenhard, 78 parcels on Vroom Road are now enjoying fresh clean public water from their taps. Residents there have been dealing with contaminated wells for more than 20 years. The water main has been fully installed by an outside contractor, with some finishing work yet to be done by the Ogden Highway Department. more
Cold temperatures delay strawberry crop
Field reports indicate that the harvesting of the strawberry crop in the Rochester region will likely be delayed by at least seven to 10 days due to the abnormally cold temperatures that the region received during the month of May, according to Bob King of the Monroe County Cornell Cooperative Extension. Strawberry growers have reported a total of 10 separate incidents of critical cold temperatures. Damage to the strawberry crop has been estimated to be as much as 20 percent where control measure have been applied and at least 50 percent or more where frost controls were not utilized. more
Cool Kids cookin' all summer long
The only summer series of its kind in New York - the popular and growing event series, Cool Kids - is returning to its birthplace, Sagawa Park, Main Street, Brockport, on Friday, June 14 at 7 p.m. for the fifth straight summer. more
Eastern Star schedules picnic
Monroe District Order of the Eastern Star announces an "Elegant Picnic" Friday, June 14 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Webster Masonic Temple, 30 Orchard Street, Webster. Cost for adults is $6.50, children five to 10 $3, and one to five $2. more
Free Rochester Visitor's Guide available
The Greater Rochester Visitors Association (GRVA) has published a free 24-page guide to attractions and activities in the Greater Rochester area. "A Visitor's Guide to Rochester 2002/2003" is filled with information on everything from accommodations to the zoo and lists major events through May 2003. more
Go Art! announces May-June exhibit schedule
The Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council announces the May-June exhibit schedule for its three gallery locations: 204 Main Street in Batavia; in Kafana Gourmet Coffee, 10 East Bank Street in Albion; and in the Orleans County Chamber of Commerce, 433 Main Street in Medina. Admission is free to all three galleries as well as for all artist receptions. more
June schedule for Lakeside Family Wellness Center
The following classes and support groups will be offered at the Daisy Marquis Jones Family Wellness Center at Lakeside Health System in Brockport. Call 395-6044 for information. more
Kendall to offer before and after school child care
The Kendall Central School District will begin offering before and after school child care through Brockport YMCA beginning in the fall. more
 Lakeside receives Empire State grant
Lakeside Health System announced that Senator George D. Maziarz and Assemblyman Charles H. Nesbitt have helped secure a grant in the amount of $63,427 from the Empire State Development Corporation's Community Enhancement Facilities Assistance Program. more
 Matela joins Brockport Rotary
Gene Wood (l) installs Josephine Matela (c) as the newest member of the Brockport Rotary Club while Matela's sponsor, "Bud" Gearhart (r) looks on. more
NYWEA to host environmental conference in Rochester
Several hundred environmental professionals will converge in Rochester June 16-19 for the Spring Technical Conference and Exhibition, sponsored by the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA), the organization of water quality management professionals. more
Parma Public Library adds story hours
The Parma Public Library adds three story hours in the month of June. They will be held Mondays, June 3, June 10 and June 17 at 10:15 a.m. more
Recreational boating marina survey being conducted
On May 28, members of the Human Dimensions Research Unit at Cornell University began to survey marinas on the U.S. side of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River to identify. more
Registration forms available for 5K Run for the Arts
In conjunction with the 24th annual "Picnic in the Park," the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council is again partnering with Powerhouse Gym to present the Powerhouse Gym Firecracker 5K Run for the Arts on Thursday, July 4. more
Reporting dead crows helps assess risk from West Nile Virus
To assist in determining the level of risk to humans posed by West Nile Virus (WNV), Monroe County health officials are once again requesting that residents report all dead crows. "Crows, more so than other bird species, appear to be the most susceptible to WNV and therefore serve as an early warning sign about the level of virus circulating in our community," said Monroe County Health Director Dr. Andrew Doniger. more
Spencerport Volunteer Fire Department calls for May 19-25
13 total calls for the week including 5 medical calls, 1 fire alarm, and 3 motor vehicle accidents. more
Spiritual poems sought
Great news for poets. The Texas Poetry Alliance is offering a $1,000 grand prize in their annual spiritual poetry contest. There is no entry fee and everyone is invited to submit a poem. Over $4,500 in cash and prizes will be awarded. more
St. Joseph's Villa seeks alumni for reunion
As part of its 60th anniversary events, St. Joseph's Villa has scheduled an Alumni Gathering and Tree Planting Ceremony for Saturday, August 3 at the agency's main campus on Dewey Avenue. The event will include tours of residential cottages that have been home to hundreds of boys and girls since the agency opened in 1942. more
Summer driver education classes offered in Spencerport
There are 30 openings in the Summer Driver Education program offered by Spencerport Continuing Education. more
Summer Serenades celebrates Brockport
"We think this year's line up of ethnic dance and local concert music is the hottest summer concert series in Monroe County," said Steve Appleton, series coordinator for the Village of Brockport. more
Third Presbyterian Church presents Choral Evensong
The Chancel Choir of Third Presbyterian Church will present a traditional Service of Choral Evensong on Sunday, June 23, at 4 p.m. Evensong will be followed by High Tea in Johnston Hall. more
Tiger Cub Scout fun day planned
Boys who are currently completing kindergarten and those now in first grade in the schools of western Monroe County are invited to attend Tiger Fun Day, to be held at the County Canal Park in Greece on Saturday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. more
Politically Speaking:
Doyle announces early retirement program
Monroe County Executive Jack Doyle announced an early retirement program for county employees. The retirement program is the latest in a series of measures introduced to reduce the cost of county government and prevent a property tax increase. Doyle previously announced a reduction in capital projects and travel expenses, along with other initiatives to address the county's challenging fiscal situation. By offering the early retirement program, the county hopes to encourage eligible employees to retire and lessen the severity of a reduction in the county workforce, which could potentially include hundreds of employees. more
In Schools:
C-C school calendar revised
The last day of school for kindergarten students will be Thursday, June 20. Students in grades 1-6 will have a full day schedule on Wednesday, June 19. They will attend school for a half day on Thursday, June 20 and Friday, June 21, which will be their last day.
C-C voters approve school budget
On May 21, Churchville-Chili residents voted in favor of the district's $50,964,764 budget by a margin of 77 votes. The vote tally was 750 for and 673 against. more
 Churchville-Chili juniors
to attend Empire Girls State sessions
Two Churchville-Chili Juniors representing two units from Monroe County of the American Legion Auxiliary, will attend the Empire Girls State program the week of June 29 through July 6 at Union College in Schenectady. Representing Harvey C. Noone Unit #954, Churchville, is Jamie L. Ponicson, of King Road, daughter of James Ponicson and Andrea Smith. more
Empire State College holds information sessions
The Genesee Valley Center of SUNY Empire State College will hold public information sessions throughout June at its location at 1475 Winton Road North, Rochester. College representatives will be on hand to answer questions about its unique, individualized study programs which can lead to an associate or bachelor's degree. more
GCC to host summer Performing Arts Festival
The Genesee Community College Association, Inc., in cooperation with the Fine Arts Committee, present the "Patchwork Summer Performing Arts Festival" on June 29 at Genesee Community College. This day-long event features local crafts people and food vendors with performances by various musical and performing artists. more
Hilton plans June student award and graduation events
Several events will honor the achievements of Hilton students and graduation of seniors during the month of June. more
Hilton School District to screen for speech and language difficulties
The Hilton Central School District Office of Learning Support Services (Special Education) is holding a speech and language screening for the district's three-year-olds on Monday, June 10, in each of the district's three elementary schools. more
MCC named Mastercam Certified Training Center
Monroe Community College's Applied Technologies Center has been recognized as an official Mastercam Certified Training Center. The college is the first in the state and one of only 10 in the nation to hold the certification. more
New elementary principal appointed at B-B
Byron-Bergen Central School District Superintendent Gregory C. Geer announced the appointment of NancyJean Osborn as the new Elementary Principal for Kindergarten through fourth grade. more
Special meeting scheduled for C-C School District
Please be advised that the Churchville-Chili Central School District Board of Education will meet in the Administration Board Room, located at 139 Fairbanks Road on Tuesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. for a special meeting. The board is expected to go into executive session to discuss the Superintendent's contract.
 Spencerport juniors to attend Empire Girls State
Two Spencerport High School Juniors have been chosen by the American Legion Auxiliary to represent the Units at the Empire Girls State sessions being held the week of June 29 through July 6 at Union College, Schenectady. more
Spencerport School district budget passes
Spencerport School District residents approved the $50,335,097 budget for the 2002-03 school year with a vote of 1,864 in favor, 915 opposed at the polls on May 21. Residents also approved the transportation proposition authorizing the district to purchase 10 school buses and a maintenance van for a total of $569,994. more
In Seniors:
Bristol Valley Theater trip scheduled
The Hilton-Parma Seniors are on the road again … this time to Naples. On Wednesday, July 10, the Hilton-Parma Seniors will travel to Naples for a luncheon at the Redwood Restaurant. After lunch, there will be a matinee performance of the comedy, "Prelude To A Kiss," at the Bristol Valley Playhouse, then continue to Joseph's Wayside Market for shopping and Widmer's Winery for a brief tour and tasting. more
Help available to pay for or manage medications
Individuals 60 or over who are Genesee County residents can contact the Office for the Aging for a Health Insurance Counseling Program which might be able to help find a way to pay for prescriptions. There are certain prescription plans that might benefit one who meets the eligibility criteria. Contact the Office for the Aging at 343-1611 for an appointment with an insurance counselor. more
Power wheelchairs available
The Senior Wheels USA Program makes available power (electric) wheelchairs to senior citizens (65 years old and up) and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. more
In Sports:
Blue Devils drop semi-final
The Brockport Blue Devils varsity baseball team jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the second inning, but allowed Fairport to score five times in the fourth and lost to the Red Raiders 5-3 in the Section V Class A semi-final game May 28. more
Local students win regional competition
Students from Rochester Taekwondo Club recently competed and placed in the 2002 AHN American Taekwondo Classic, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team, from the Rochester Taekwondo Club, consisted of Master Robert Fujimura (Fairport), Coach Jerry Fedele (Webster), Black Belt Competitor Dan Alessi (Penfield), and Ashley Burge (Fairport), Emyli Fujimura (Fairport), Jacob Fujimura (Fairport), Katie Fujimura (Fairport), Jessica Heintz (Rochester), and Jesse Welch (Pittsford). more
Rangers sweep
The Spencerport Rangers varsity softball team swept a doubleheader beating Churchville-Chili 9-1 and Greece Athena 10-2 as they made up the final two league games May 23. more
Spencerport athletic awards banquet scheduled
The annual Spencerport Central School's Athletic Awards Banquet will be held Wednesday, June 5 in the Cosgrove Middle School. more
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