News for the week of
June 24, 2002

A monthly look at preserving Brockport/Sweden's heritage
I had a recent encounter with an interesting man from Rochester, who, one might say, was instrumental in rescuing an early building in Brockport way back in the early seventies. His name is Hugh Anderson and he is an architect. more

Board approves appointment of new police officer
Officer Steve Mesiti was sworn in as Brockport’s newest police officer at the June 17 board meeting. Mesiti’s swearing in was witnessed by his parents and his brother, Adam, who is a sergeant with the force. more

Brockport’s Code Enforcement Officer receives commendations
Scott Zarnstorff, Brockport’s code enforcement officer, was commended for his volunteerism in the recent flooding that took place in Newark. more

Celebrating 100 years
Mabelle Robbins, a resident of The Landing of Brockport, will turn 100 years old on July 7, 2002. Mabelle has lived in Hollywood, California, Texas and Florida and then later moved to Rochester. Mabelle has met several famous people including Lucille Ball, Desi Arnez and Ethel Merman. more

Community Development Block Grant-Ogden
Monroe County Legislature President Dennis Pelletier (R/C-Ogden) announced a Community Development Block Grant to provide residents of the Town of Ogden with an Outdoor Water Sports Program, with adaptive recreational equipment for persons with disabilities. more

Gates celebrates summer
The Town of Gates is ready to kick off summer with their annual Gates Summer Celebration which will be held on Sunday, June 30 at the Gates Chili High School fields, 910 Wegman Road. This year's celebration will have a patriotic theme and include a short fireman's parade march down the school road at 6 p.m. more

Hilton Lions recognized
At the Awards Night for the Hilton Lions Club, Ken Robertson was named Hilton Lion of the Year by President Jack Trembley. Robertson is serving as a Zone officer working with the Lions Clubs in Spencerport, Brockport, Hamlin, Greece and Hilton. more

Holley police chief arrested
Three Orleans County police officers, including Holley’s chief of police, were arrested June 17 and charged with cocaine possession, according to New York State Police reports. more

Joint Recreation Committee's future cloudy
The "building on the hill" is changing the way the 40-year old collaborative effort between the towns of Clarkson and Sweden and the Village of Brockport operate recreation programs for its residents. more

July Theme Days planned at Springdale Farm
A series of children's programs, "July Theme Days," will be held at Springdale Farm, 696 Colby Street in Ogden on July 10, 17, 24 and 31 (all Wednesdays) from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. On each Wednesday, presenters will hold an interactive program with an educational theme for youth ages 5-10. more

Marble plaque travels from Texas
to Brockport for firefighters memorial
Dave Gardner's SUV pulled up in front of Brockport Fire Department Station No. 4 on the evening of June 17, completing a trip from Houston, Texas. A small crowd watched him and his nephew, Kevin Johnson, Jr., unload a black marble plaque with "September 11, 2001" spelled out in stark white inlaid marble. Johnson, a Brockport resident and recent St. John Fisher College graduate, has been a volunteer with the fire department for two years. more

New DPW superintendent named in Brockport
A new Department of Public Works Superintendent was named at the Brockport Village Board’s June 17 meeting. Bradley Upson, of Rochester, was appointed to the position. He will officially begin his duties on July 1 but said he is already acclimating himself to the department. more

Renovations begin at St. John's Church
Renovations have begun at St. John the Evangelist Church of Spencerport. The daily masses are now being held in the basement of the prayer center and the Sunday masses are being held in the school building. Parishioners vary in their opinions about the changes. more

Roundtable discussion focus is Erie Canal revitalization
"Can the historic Erie Canal stimulate investment in local communities as it did 177 years ago," mused Mike Heftka, vice chair of the Western Erie Canal Heritage Corridor Planning Commission. Heftka serves as a business advisor in the Small Business Development Center at Buffalo State College. more

Summer programs offered by GO ART!
July 2 - August 15: Watercolors and mixed media paintings by June Martino entitled "Color My Moods" will be featured in GO ARTS!'s Batavia Gallery, 204 East Main Street. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by appointment. Free and open to the public. Opening reception TBA. more

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