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News for the week of
October 13, 2003
In Features:
 A Century of memories celebrated at Lakeside
Margaret Bauch will celebrate her 100th birthday this month at Lakeside Beikirch Care Center, where she resides. more
 Assembly GOP seeks ways
to strengthen WNY agriculture
The Assembly Republican Task Force on the State of New York Agriculture heard testimony at a public forum from Western New York farmers about the key challenges facing the region's farming community and discussed ideas to strengthen the agricultural economy. more
 Ballet Theatre students to perform in "The Nutcracker"
The timeless and magical Christmas classical ballet production, "The Nutcracker," will be performed at Genesee Community College (GCC) in December. more
Brockport Symphony Orchestra begins its new season
Conductor Ryan Brown begins his second year with the Brockport Symphony Orchestra with a Halloween Concert on Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 4 p.m., to be held at the Presbyterian Church on State Street in Brockport. more
Crossing the canal
Gallup Road bridge, Trimmer Road bridge and Washington Street bridge; what do all three have in common? Repairs. more
Free expert advice on keeping family records
Worried about those crumbling family letters and fading photographs? Find out how to save them from the ravages of time with a free consultation from The Document Doctor on Tuesday, October 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Genesee County History Department at 3 Main Street in Batavia. more
Library hosts writing workshop
"Writing from History," a writer's workshop for ages 16 and older led by local author and teacher M.J. Iuppa, will be held Thursday evening October 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ogden Farmers' Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport. more
 Local teen competes for Miss Jr. Teen Syracuse/Rochester title
Christina Marie Chinappi of Brockport was selected to participate in Nationals' 2003 Miss Jr. Teen Syracuse/Rochester pageant competition October 19. more
 Love still in bloom on North Greece Road
He thought it was his new car. She said it was his nice personality. Whatever the initial attraction was, Anthony Yankloski is sure of one thing. more
More Chinook salmon to be stocked
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Bureau of Fisheries will increase the 2004 level of salmon stocking in Lake Ontario by 10 percent. This augmentation will raise the overall number of Chinook salmon the DEC stocks into Lake Ontario to 1.76 million annually, according to State Senator George D. Maziarz, 62nd Senatorial District. more
To feed, or not to feed (The Ducks)
A Hamlin resident addressed Village of Brockport officials at the regular October 6 board meeting and "professed her guilt" at feeding the ducks at Brockport's Corbett Pond - "The Duck Pond." more
In Briefly:
Craft vendors needed
Vendors are needed for a craft show on Saturday, November 15, sponsored by The Hilton Music Boosters. The show will be held at Northwood Elementary School, 433 North Greece Road, Hilton. more
The Landing is eyeglass drop off site for Sight Night
The Landing, an Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, located at 90 West Avenue, Brockport, will be an eyeglass drop off site for Sight Night. Glasses will be collected until Wednesday, October 29. more
Local winners of library photo contest announced
The winners of the Monroe County Library System's Photography Contest "Picture This! Imagine That!" include the following area residents. more
Mystery Theater comes to Brockport
"Mystery, Maestro, Please" will be presented by the Brockport Kiwanis Club. The theater presentation by the BUM Players is directed by local, well known Gary Thomas. The event is a fundraiser for children's activities in the Brockport area. Tickets, a donation of $15, include an assortment of refreshments. more
New Riga Town Hall a work in progress
The Town of Riga will soon have its new town hall with much needed space added to the town court. Councilman Bob Ottley says the need for a larger court drove the nearly $2 million project forward. The new office on Buffalo Road will be less than a mile from the current Main Street location, but will provide better parking as well as more office space. more
Parma Public Library welcomes new library director
The Library Board of Trustees of the Parma Public Library has chosen new Library Director, Sally L. Snow. She started as Parma Library Director October 6. The Board of Trustees also selected Catherine A. Kyle as Parma Public Library's children's librarian.
Public invited to discussion about power of attorney
The Landing, an Assisted Living Memory Care Community, will host a "Discussion About Power of Attorney" on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at 7 p.m. The Landing is located at 90 West Avenue, Brockport. more
Spencerport Canal Days needs more volunteers
The Spencerport Canal Days Committee meets October 20 at 7 p.m. at the Spencerport Village Hall, 27 West Avenue. Volunteers are desperately needed. more
In Schools:
 "Bye Bye, Birdie" coming to
Brockport High School auditorium
The Brockport High School Drama Club presents "Bye Bye, Birdie." The three performances will be presented in the BHS Auditorium on Friday, November 7 at 8 p.m., Saturday, November 8 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 9 at 2 p.m. more
"Common Sense Parenting" course
to be taught at Hilton Community Center
Hilton Central School District, in cooperation with Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, offers a six-week parenting course, "Common Sense Parenting," beginning October 20 at the Hilton Community Center, 59 Henry Street, Hilton. School Social Worker and Parenting Trainer Maria Tantillo-Mueller, CSW, is the course facilitator. more
 Groundbreaking at Hilton High School
and Middle School set for October 16
Hilton Central School District's $57.9 million Capital Project is on time and under budget for Phase I at all three elementary schools, Superintendent of Schools John Cooper said last week. more
Holley Schools awarded $392,000 physical education grant
According to Superintendent of Schools Vernon Hobbs, the Holley Central School District was awarded a $392,026 grant from the U.S. Department of Education for the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP). more
 Learning About History
During an interview by WHEC-TV news reporter Lynette Adams, for a feature about the 9/11 anniversary, global studies teacher Tim Dobbertin shows Adams and cameraman Michael Moore the history book his class at Westside Academy, a BOCES 2 general and alternative education high school in Gates, is using. more
SUNY Brockport debates America's role in the world
American foreign policy is being hotly debated at home and abroad. What's behind the controversies? Are we heading on the right course? more
In Sports:
Ogden Parks and Recreation director appointed
Eric Bacon is the new director of parks and recreation for the Town of Ogden, replacing Glenn Boetcher who died suddenly this past summer. Bacon says he was a friend of Boetcher's and feels he has "big shoes to fill." more
 Record times established in Apple Derby
The 25th Anniversary Apple Derby Run held October 4 was certainly a race for the record book as 90 individuals ran the certified course and new competition times were established. more
Spencerport native inducted into SUNY Geneseo Hall of Fame
Ian Tudman was one of five players and administrators inducted among the 2003 class into the SUNY Geneseo Sports Hall of Fame in ceremonies held October 4. more
Wells two goals spark bees
Senior A.J. Wells netted a pair of goals to lead Byron-Bergen to a 3-0 victory at Holley in high school girl's soccer under clear, but cold conditions last week. more
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