News for the week of July 21, 2003
News for the week of
July 21, 2003

In Features:

Downtown Brockport busy with Street Fair fun
Everyone could have some fun at the Brockport Street Fair July 10-12. Besides the traditional bargains offered by merchants, attendees had plenty of activities to add to the day. more

Festival atmosphere comes
to Spencerport July 26 and 27
July 26 and July 27, Union Street and Firemen’s Field will be filled with music and bustling with activity. more

Carousel could be centerpiece of Spencerport business district
Four years ago, when John Marello bought the vacant lot in the center of the village of Spencerport, he had no idea exactly what he would do with it. more

Hilton works on revitalization of business district
The Village of Hilton is proposing a new "form based design code" to revitalize existing, older sectors and create a sense of place. "Form based design code" refers to what the community sees as a desirable and memorable, pedestrian oriented place to live and frequent. more

Lakeside Health System board elects officers and board members
The following were elected officers to the Lakeside Health System Board for the 2003-04 term at the annual meeting in May: Chriss M. Andrews, chairperson; Marcia Fowler, vice chairperson; Donald Pophal, treasurer; and Elizabeth Caruso, secretary. more

Nominations sought for environmental quality award
The Center for Environmental Information (CEI) is now accepting nominations for the 2003 Hugh E. Cumming Environmental Quality Award. more

Parma decides to bid a sad good-bye to popular playground
The wooden structure Leathers playground, which has been a fixture at Parma Town Park for the past 14 years, will be replaced later this fall thanks in part to a $50,000 Community Development Block Grant administered through the Monroe County Community Development Program. more

Sweet corn, cherries and raspberries are here
Many farms in the Rochester region are now or will soon be picking early varieties of sweet corn, according to Bob King of the Monroe County Cooperative Extension. more


In Briefly:

Camp Abilities comes to Brockport
For the eighth time, the Brockport Lions Club entertained the Camp Abilities campers on June 29. more

Community Free Library hosts reception for legislators
The Community Free Library in Holley will host a reception for Assemblyman Charles Nesbitt and State Senator George Maziarz on Wednesday, August 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. more

Ogden town officials work to fill vacancies
Ogden Town Council members are expected to approve the appointment of Malcolm Perry of Whittier Road to fill the seat held by the late Tom Vandertang, a Republican, at a July 23 board meeting. more

Summer happenings at the Byron-Bergen Public Library
•Photography workshop held at the Byron-Bergen Public Library on July 29 and August 5 at 7 p.m. more


Politically Speaking:

Traffic signs give up to the minute info on 390
Assemblyman Bill Reilich discuses with electrical consultant Richard DeCroce the installation of the Traffic Notification Sign which will be placed on Interstate 390 Southbound near Ridge Road in Greece. more


In Schools:

Broadway in Brockport held June 7 and 8
Broadway In Brockport took the stage on June 7 and 8 at the Brockport High School LGI. more

Countryside students graduate
Countryside Nursery School held its annual graduation ceremony on June 10 at the Spencerport United Methodist Church. more

Fairbanks Road Elementary School
donates to the Churchville Lions Club
The Fairbanks Elementary School held their annual "Kids Walk For Charity" April 28 through May 2. more

Quilters create special gifts for students
Kaleidoscopical fabrics and beaming smiles made the gifting of 36 naptime quilts to kindergarten and first grade students, "the most colorful of moments." more

Spencerport School Board approves strategic plan
The Spencerport School Board has approved a strategic plan that is already setting the course for the district, according to school representatives. more


In Seniors:

Seniors invited to Night Under the Stars
The Hilton Lions Club and Hilton-Parma Senior Center invite all local seniors to participate in "Senior Night - Under the Stars." more


In Sports:

30 area athletes to compete at Empire State games
The 26th New York Empire State Games will be held July 23-27 in Buffalo and 30 different athletes will represent western Monroe County and eastern Orleans County in 12 different sports. more

Sports Program offered to 3-5 year olds
Hamlin Recreation offers "Start Smart," a sports development program for preschool children ages 3-5 with a parent. more