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News for the week of
November 10, 2003
In Features:
 Bob Molnar: Hands and heart fully occupied
Sitting at the kitchen table with Bob Molnar, I could see the den walls covered with "half hull models," exquisitely carved and mounted miniature boats. In the dining room was a cherry table finished to match the Stickley hutch. Another room had assorted Adirondack furnishings. In the garage was a full-size "cedar strip canoe" and an oak desk just completed for his son, Dave. more
 Bridge closing announcement a surprise to all
The sign on the Canal bridge brought surprising news to all. No elected government officials, emergency personnel, school district personnel or downtown businesses had been alerted to the Route 259 Erie Canal bridge's two-week repair status. more
Hilton grad, resident needs community support in donor search
Friends of Dan Putnam, a Hilton resident, are asking the community to take a few moments to help save his life. "I know this sounds cliché, but this couldn't have happened to nicer person," said Matt Vidas, a friend of Putnam's. "I mean he really is one of the most decent, kind-hearted people I know." more
Murray launches town newsletter
As a way to spread the news to residents about what is going on in the Town of Murray, Supervisor Hank Lehning initiated the idea of a townwide newsletter. The first newsletter was delivered to readers of Suburban News West Edition the last week of October. more
 Pointes of Faith Dancers, Inc.
to perform at Roberts Wesleyan College
The professional modern and ballet dance company, Pointes of Faith Dancers, Inc. performs a dance concert at Cox Hall, Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester on Saturday, November 22. more
 Reiki Healing in Spencerport,
by way of Edinburgh, Scotland
Reiki Master Barbara Carlton of Spencerport came to know the ancient Japanese form of healing, Reiki, seven years ago when in a car accident, during an electric failure, on a rain soaked night in Edinburgh, Scotland, her life was changed. more
Shoebox project provides outreach to children worldwide
Children worldwide who are affected by war, poverty, disease and disaster receive aid through Operation Christmas Child, a mission project of Samaritan's Purse. In the Solomon Islands, local Christians took shoebox gifts up into the mountains where there had been bitter fighting between ethnic groups. more
Still time to get a flu shot
There are numerous clinics throughout Monroe County that will be providing the flu shot. Unlike previous years when only high-risk groups could get the shot, people of all ages are encouraged to get the vaccine this year. more
Westside News celebrates new publication
Westside News Inc. proudly announces the arrival of its new publication - the Super Saver. Readers of the Suburban News and Hamlin-Clarkson Herald will find it inside this week's edition. The new publication is in response to the many requests that our advertisers have made for some time to have something like the Super Saver available to them to promote their business. more
Writers and Books recognizes
SUNY Brockport Professor Emeritus William Heyen
William Heyen, professor of English and poet-in-residence emeritus at SUNY Brockport, has been selected as the 2003 Writers & Books Award Winner as the "Individual Who Has Made Life-long Contributions to the Rochester Literary Community." Heyen will be honored at an awards ceremony and reception at the Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Avenue, on November 21. more
In Briefly:
89.1 The Point kicks off Coats for Kids drive
89.1 The Point, SUNY College at Brockport's radio station, will hold its tenth annual "Coats for Kids" clothing drive. This year's event will be held on Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ryan's Big M, Main Street, Brockport. more
Annual Dinner Theatre planned for December
The Stage at 34 Amity Street (Spencerport United Methodist Church) in Spencerport, will present a Dinner-Theatre on Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 at 5:45 p.m. This year's production is a new, unpublished musical written by Darla Bair. more
Annual Tree of Lights to benefit Lakeside Hospital
Purchase a bulb on the Lakeside Hospital Tree of Lights to honor, to celebrate, or in memory of someone for $5. An acknowledgment will be sent to those being recognized and will include the donor's name. more
Breast cancer survivor speaks in Holley
Holley School District staff and community members had an opportunity to hear Holly Anderson, executive director of the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (BCCR) and breast cancer survivor, speak about breast cancer risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, services provided by BCCR, and her own experience with having the disease. more
Chili Library sponsors "Food for Fines"
Chili Public Library is giving patrons the opportunity to cancel fines on their records by bringing in donations of non-perishable food and dry goods during the week of November 17-23. The library will cancel a fine for each item donated for the food pantry. This does not include lost material charges and accounts sent to the collection agency. more
Christmas assistance applications scheduled
Individuals and families in need of Christmas assistance should apply for help at The Salvation Army during the week of November 10. The Salvation Army provides Christmas toys, food and winter clothing as part of Christmas Assistance program. more
Diaz to be the subject of EPA meeting
The Environmental Protection Agency will host a meeting on November 13 to discuss plans for clearing the toxic chemicals out of the Diaz Chemical plant. more
Hilton Apple Fest shirts sale
Anyone who didn't have a chance to purchase a shirt at this year's Hilton Apple Fest has another opportunity. The Hilton Apple Fest Committee and Rick Furnal of the Hilton Big M will be working together on November 14 and November 22 when Apple Fest shirts will be on sale at the Big M. more
 Lions Club recycles eyeglasses
A major activity of the Lions Clubs in this and other countries is collecting used eyeglasses to be reprocessed and fitted to people in the Third World, following the challenge posed by Helen Keller in 1925 of becoming her "Knights of the Blind." The Lions Club of Chili is making it easier for the people of North Chili to donate their used eyeglasses. more
Murray town officials present preliminary budget
Officials in the Town of Murray presented their preliminary budget on Wednesday, November 5. The budget will be presented for approval at the regular board meeting the week of November 10. more
 Suburban Rochester Art Group
show runs through Dec. 24
Suburban Rochester Art Group is holding a Holiday Gallery Show at Struck Floor Fashions, Village Plaza, Spencerport through December 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. more
 Sweden Adopt-A-Trail volunteers
end season with a sweep
Volunteers in the Adopt-A-Trail program of the Town of Sweden gathered at Harvester Park, Saturday morning, October 18, for the third annual end-of-season "sweep." more
Politically Speaking:
Incumbent retained in Parma supervisor race
In the end, to build or not to build proved to be not as important as to change or not to change. The Town of Parma turned out in impressive fashion to say keep Republican Supervisor Rick Lemcke for a seventh two-year term. more
Incumbents retain seats in Sweden
Town of Sweden Supervisor Nat O. "Buddy" Lester, III garnered 2,127 votes in his bid for re-election on Tuesday, November 4. more
Orleans County election results
While many of the races for town supervisor and council member seats were unopposed, there were a couple of contested races in Orleans County. One of the most anticipated races was for Orleans County Sheriff. Scott Hess, former Village of Albion police chief, soundly defeated former Orleans County Deputy Sheriff Philip McKenna for the position. Hess received 4,710 votes while McKenna received 2,768. more
Republicans sweep posts in Hamlin
While there was a stronger challenge of the Republican Party than in past years, the result remained the same in Hamlin - a Republican sweep. more
In Schools:
 A healthy promise
Churchville-Chili eighth-graders (l to r) Oscar McGrew, Ian Carroll, Maria Psomiadis and Olivia Osterberg took turns signing the "I Promise to Live a Drug Free Life" banner during Red Ribbon Week while assistant principal Mr. Giulo Bosco looks on. more
 Astronaut urges students to set goals
NASA Astronaut Colonel Pamela Melroy always knew she wanted to go into space. She knew this at the early age of ten. "My parents always told me I could do anything I wanted to do." During her recent visit to Churchville-Chili Intermediate School, Melroy encouraged CCIS students, "to look on the inside to find out who you really are." more
BOCES 2 Career and Technical students earn college credit
Sixteen students in Rick Gage's Television and Radio Broadcasting class at the BOCES 2 WE-MO-CO Career and Technical Education Center will earn six credits through Monroe Community College at the completion of their two-year program in the TV and Radio Broadcasting class. The students must pass a comprehensive state-wide exam to earn the dual college credits, three in radio production and three in television production. more
 Hilton Village Elementary School
construction uncovers time capsule
During the capital project excavation of the Hazel Jenkins Wing of Hilton's Village Elementary School, crews uncovered a copper metal box which served as a time capsule during construction of the school in 1956. more
 Kendall student scores in top five percent on PSAT
Kendall Senior Jessica Thaine has been named a Commended Student in the 2004 National Merit Scholarship Program. more
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
recognized in statewide publications contest
BOCES 2 School Information Services staff received 11 awards on October 24 at the New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA) 24th Annual Communications Contest Awards Luncheon. more
 Role models visit C-C schools
Churchville-Chili Intermediate School students are participating in a program centered on learning character and leadership skills from notable educators who have made a difference in the areas of science and technology, politics and communication and professional athletics. more
In Seniors:
 Sweden Senior Center honors retiring Head Cook
Sweden Senior Center Head Cook Joyce McCullough received the Retired Senior Volunteer Program Champion of the Year 2003 Award. Head Cook at the Sweden Senior Center for 23 years, McCullough will be retiring in December. She has cooked for the center, as well as the Ogden, Hilton and Riga Centers and is known as a constant supporter of the center. more
In Sports:
Bees late rally falls short in state final
Byron-Bergen won their third consecutive Section Five boy's soccer title after a 17-3-1 season and faced East Rochester for the Class C State Tournament play-in game held at Holley. more
Sign up for trip to see the Buffalo Bills
The Sweden/Clarkson Community Center hosts a trip on Sunday, November 23, to Ralph Wilson Stadium to see the Buffalo Bills take on the Indianapolis Colts. more
 Spencerport Junior Baseball staple
steps away from the game
Baseball great Yogi Berra coined the phrase, "It ain't over till it's over." Friends and family of Steve Schockow have to wonder how long it will take for that to sink in. more
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