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News for the week of
September 8, 2003
In Features:
 Brockport to host 12-hour vigil to commemorate September 11
Those brave men and women who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 will be remembered with a Patriot Day vigil in the Village of Brockport. The vigil will take place on Thursday, September 11 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Firefighter's Memorial Monument located at Station #4 in Brockport. more
 Churchville plans dedication
The public is invited to attend the dedication of the Village of Churchville Clock Tower and Carillon, Sunday, September 14, 2 p.m., at the Village of Churchville Municipal Building, 23 East Buffalo Street. more
Dentist helps Hamlin smile for nearly two decades
When he opened up shop nearly 20 years ago, many of Hamlin's longtime residents thought out loud that Robert A. Lang had bitten off more than he could chew. Hamlinites had grown accustomed to traveling out of town for all of their medical needs. more
Funding released for Brockport's promenade
Mayor Josephine Matela signed an agreement with the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation that secures more than $105,000 in funding for the rehabilitation of the canal side Harvester Park in the Village of Brockport. The announcement was made last week in a press release. more
GE and Black & Decker offer to replace
portion of storm sewer pipe in Brockport
General Electric and Black & Decker (GE/B&D), former owners of the 200 State Street facility in Brockport, have offered to replace a substantial portion of the village's storm sewer pipe downstream of the facility, according to a press release issued by the company. more
New programs for fall at Genesee Country Museum
Visitors to the Genesee Country Village & Museum this fall will witness an 1841 encounter between escaped slave and abolitionist William Wells Brown and a printer sympathetic to his cause in A Slave's Narrative. more
 On the air with Brenda Tremblay
Listeners to Rochester's public radio station WXXI, may recognize Brenda Tremblay of Brockport, not only by her soft, easy to listen to on-air voice, but also for her insightful and superbly produced feature stories about local people and events. Occasionally her mini audio 'documentaries' are picked up by National Public Radio and syndicated nationally by the NPR network. more
Please don't feed the ducks
Ducks and geese are wild animals that can survive with little, or no, help from humans. This was the message passed along by Village of Brockport resident Marian Miller from information she received from the Department of Environmental Conservation's water fowl unit. more
 Quilt represents church's 150 years
Members of United Methodist Church of North Chili have created a quilt of 49 blocks depicting people and events of 150 years of church history. The summary of facts and faces in fabric will be the focal point of 100 quilts at North Chili Quilt Show at the church, 2200 Westside Drive at Buffalo Road, September 12 and 13. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The Farmers Market will be on grounds Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. more
In Briefly:
Chili Public Library begins Sunday hours in October
Beginning Sunday, October 5, the Chili Public Library will be open Sunday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. through December 21. The library is now open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Memorial Day weekend. more
Chili VFW Auxiliary installs officers
The Chili Memorial Post 412 VFW Ladies Auxiliary has installed new officers for the 2003 and 2004 season. more
 Flag presented to Riga Town Board
At the July 14 Riga Town Board meeting, William Lawson presented Supervisor Tim Rowe and the Town of Riga with an American Flag that was flown by the 328th Expeditionary Aircraft Squadron during a C130 combat mission to Baghdad, Iraq. more
Hamlin Recreation programs
•Yoga classes - Tuesdays, September 16 - October 21, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., Hamlin Town Hall, $35 per person. Learn basic poses, meditation and breathing techniques. more
Hilton-Parma Librette Club celebrates 60 years
Librette Book Club of Hilton is celebrating its 60th year. Founded in 1943 by a small group of women interested in sharing their love of reading, Librette Book Club grew quickly to 24 members. more
MS Society hosts teleconference
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Upstate New York Chapter presents the Understanding Social Security Disability and Veteran's Benefits Teleconference on Wednesday, September 17, from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at its Chapter Office, 1650 South Avenue, Suite 100, Rochester. There is a suggested donation of $3, payable at the door. more
 Picnic tables added to World War II
Veteran's Memorial Pavilion
About 15 people gathered in the World War II Veteran's Memorial Pavilion at the Ferris Goodridge American Legion Post 330 last July. Andrew Decker, 16, organized these people to help bring his Eagle Scout project to completion. more
Rec program lost and found items can be claimed
The Chili Recreation department has several items in their lost and found which were left behind during summer playground programs. more
Registration open for story hours at Parma Public Library
Sign-up has begun at the Parma Library for preschool and Wednesday afternoon story hours. A new story hour for children 1 to 3-years-old will be held on Thursdays (October 2 to 23) from 10:30 to 11 a.m. more
Riga Recreation offers Ceramic Classes
•Holiday Ceramics for Adults - A choice between Halloween or Thanksgiving pieces. Sunday, October 5, 1 to 5 p.m., Maher Lodge at South Sanford Road Recreation Facility. $12 per piece. more
Scavenger Hunt leads to Brockport's treasures
The Walkable Communities Committee will launch its first annual Tour de Brockport on Saturday, September 13. The event is spearheaded by Marilyn Colby, Christine Green, Margay Blackman and Diane LaMonica. more
SUNY Brockport local stop on "Save a Life" tour
To raise awareness of the ongoing need for blood donations, the American Red Cross will be rolling its interactive, mobile museum into SUNY College at Brockport for the Save A Life Tour 2003. more
Politically Speaking:
Primary Election ballots available on line
Primary Election ballots are now available on the Monroe County Board of Elections web site. Voters in districts where there are primaries can find a sample of their ballots by going to www.monroecounty.gov, selecting the Board of Elections and then selecting either "Am I registered" or "Your polling site." more
Senator Maziarz announces Corrections Officer examinations
State Senator George D. Maziarz (R-C, North Tonawanda) announces that a new examination will be held for individuals interested in becoming a Corrections Officer with the New York State Department of Correctional Services. more
In Schools:
Byron-Bergen schools establish Alumni Hall of Fame
The Byron-Bergen Educational Foundation in conjunction with the Byron-Bergen Board of Education has established an Alumni Hall of Fame. By recognizing the accomplishments of its graduates, the school community acknowledges their contributions to society and also provides positive role models for the district's current students, according to school representatives. more
Drivers Ed offered at Bishop Kearney
Students carrying a valid learner's permit or NYS Driver's license can register for Bishop Kearney's Fall Driver Education Program. more
 Hilton Crimson Cadets Marching Band
tunes up at Summer Band Camp
Members of the Hilton High School Crimson Cadet Marching Band, representing over 100 seventh through twelfth grade students, practiced field and parade moves at their annual Band Camp held in August at the High School. more
Holley District seeks community input
in superintendent search process
Holley school district residents and staff are invited to share their expectations about the future leadership of the district at a Community and Staff Forum on Thursday, September 11 at 7 p.m. in the Holley Elementary School Cafetorium, 3800 North Main Street. more
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers needed for Hilton school program
Hilton High School Child Psychology and Development classes taught by Family and Consumer Science Teachers Helaine Donn and Eileen Skinner are seeking Hilton area parents who have infants, toddlers and preschoolers to bring them into the high school for guided observation, interviews and a nursery school practicum. more
MCC faculty recognized for teaching excellence
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) recognized eight Monroe Community College (MCC) faculty members for teaching excellence during the past year. more
MCC remembers victims at September 11 ceremony
When the sun hits the September 11 Remembrance Walk monument at 8:46 a.m. on September 11, 2003 at Monroe Community College's Brighton Campus, it will illuminate two voids in the sculpture, reminding one of the loss of the World Trade Center towers and the thousands of victims who perished in the terrorist attacks two years ago. more
Roberts Community Music School expands programs
The Roberts Community Music School (CMS) has expanded to include a woodwind and brass program, percussion, drum set, guitar, and cello instruction. more
Training center accepting applications
The SUNY Rochester Educational Opportunity Center, 305 Andrews Street, Rochester, is accepting applications for career training and academic preparation programs and courses that start in September. more
In Seniors:
Chili Senior Center programs
•Biloxi Blues - GEVA Theater - a trip to see Biloxi Blues at GEVA Theater on Wednesday, October 1. Bus leaves parking lot at 1 p.m. and returns at approximately 5:30 p.m. (show time is 2 p.m.). Space is limited to 44. Cost $30. Call the senior center at 889-6185 for more information. more
Trip to Chautauqua planned
On Friday, October 17, the Hilton-Parma Seniors will take a fall-foliage trip to Chautauqua. This trip includes a driving tour of the Chautauqua Institute Grounds, free time to stroll the narrow street of quaint Victorian architecture, a visit to a Cider Mill Farm and Peterson's Candies. more
In Sports:
Fall bike trips with a purpose
Looking for a little adventure that combines beautiful scenery, an interesting exercise route with history and landmark viewing? more
Kendall's Gaesser nets three, one away from school mark
Laura Gaesser scored three goals and assisted on another as the two-time defending Class CC champion Kendall Eagles improved to 2-0 this season with a 5-0 shutout over Holley in girl's soccer. more
Rangers win Hilton Tourney
After hanging on for a 2-1 victory over Greece Olympia in the semi-finals, the Spencerport Rangers boy's soccer team defeated Churchville-Chili 3-2 in the championship game to capture the season-opening Hilton Tournament. more
Saints sweep Cadets
After winning a Section Five title last season and returning their entire roster - including MVP Eric Palumbo - from the title team, expectations are high for the Churchville-Chili boy's volleyball team. They did not disappoint with a 25-4, 25-10, 25-20 sweep over Hilton in the season opener for both teams. more
 Students promoted at S&S Fitness Gym and Martial Arts Center
S&S Fitness Gym and Martial Arts Center promoted the following students on August 9: Bambai Rocco, Lynn Devos, Mike Smith, Jimmy Talbot and Spencer Barlow were promoted to Green Belt, Dan DeHollander and Jessica Petrie were promoted to Brown Belt. more
Spencerport Booster Club hosts Girls' Soccer Tournament
Spencerport Central Schools will be hosting the 11th annual Spencerport Sports Booster Club Girls' Soccer Tournament on October 3 and 4 at the Spencerport Central Schools soccer stadium. more
Spirit Week planned at Spencerport schools
Spencerport High School's sports and clubs host the annual Homecoming/Spirit Week September 22-25. The High School holds a pep assembly on Thursday, September 25 at 1:30 p.m. in the gymnasium; Cosgrove Middle School will hold two assemblies on September 25 at 1 and 2 p.m. more
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