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News for the week of
January 11, 2004
In Features:
 Ahnie's Angels present gifts
to Lakeside Beikirch Care Center
Ahnie's Angels have blessed the Lakeside Beikirch Care Center with their presence. Inspired by Ahnie Burke, Lakeside Beikirch Care Center resident, Ahnie's Angels donate their money, time and love to others. more
Ecumenical Prayer Service celebrates
week of prayer for Christian unity
Seven congregations, representing different Christian denominations, will come together for an Ecumenical Celebration of the Word of God on Sunday, January 18. The service, which will be held as part of the area's observance of the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, will take place at Parma-Greece United Church of Christ, 1211 Manitou Road, at the intersection of Latta and Manitou Roads, beginning at 4 p.m. more
Japanese comic books are the topic of new book club
"Unless you've been living under a rock," says the Online World of Anime and Manga's book review page, "you've no doubt heard of City Hunter, Hojo Tsukasa's tale of a six-gun-slinging professional with a penchant for women and a heart of gold." more
New smoking cessation book offers
individualized plan to kick the habit
While millions of smokers attempt to quit the habit every year, many succumb to the temptation and quickly pick it back up. But for those who are determined to quit this year, either for themselves or for a loved one, two North Chili residents have written a book to help smokers keep their resolution. more
The Adams Collection honors Churchville businessman
In memory of former resident and businessman Bob Adams, his wife Kay, has established a special collection at the Newman Riga Library. Kay, former director at the library, then known as the Riga Free Library, wanted to honor Bob's memory as well as provide material for the library community. Establishing a memorial collection provides a financial boost for the library and serves to keep loved ones in the minds of all who knew them. more
Wal-Mart plans continue forward
For more than one year, officials at Wal-Mart have been compiling paperwork and a draft environmental impact study (DEIS). Recently, the Sweden Planning Board approved the draft environmental impact study. more
In Briefly:
 BISCO President leaves for Chicago
President-elect Rob Blair (left), new President Gary Zimmer, along with former president George Dahl (far right) congratulate Mike Murphy (holding plaque) on his new position in Chicago. more
Clarification
Westside News Inc.'s Suburban News and Hamlin-Clarkson Herald issue of December 22, 2003 included a feature article about Ken McPherson of Orleans County and his year-round Santa work. more
Clarkson hosts classes on reassessment project
As part of the current reassessment project, Clarkson Assessor Pamela Dolliver says her office along with GAR Associates, contractor for the project, will be offering another class in a series of education and public awareness programs for property owners in the Town of Clarkson. more
Deadline for Brockport driver education January 16
The Brockport Central School District Continuing Education Department offers driver education beginning February 2. Registration forms are available in the January 2004 issue of the district newsletter Focus, the Dean of Students' office at the high school, and the Continuing Education office at the middle school. more
Firemen's home launches campaign
seeking eligible volunteer firefighter residents
The Firemen's Home is spreading the word through a statewide media blitz to local communities to inform all New York state volunteer firefighters that they may be eligible for long term health care and short term rehabilitation at The Firemen's Home in Hudson, NY. more
Ogden Parks & Recreation registration goes online
Participants in Ogden Recreation programs can now register and pay online with a credit card for the following upcoming programs: Kid's Nite Out, Awesome Activity Day (January 19), February and April Recess. more
SUNY Brockport sponsors workshop
for children to create Japanese art
The State University of New York is sponsoring a free workshop for local children age six to eleven. Artists from the SUNY Brockport community will take children on a Japanese adventure, where they will experience Japanese art, music, dance, drama and more. more
Politically Speaking:
Logel calls for cooperation
Newly elected Chili Supervisor Tracy Logel called on Republican members of the town board to put aside political differences in order to focus on the important issues facing the Town of Chili. Logel was responding to recent actions taken by returning town board members to reduce the ability of the incoming supervisor to make changes needed to control town finances and make town government more accessible. more
March elections set for various villages
Potential candidates have until February 10 to return a petition if they are seeking village trustee or mayoral seats. more
In Schools:
 BHS students participate in area all state music festival
Brockport High School students participated in New York State School Music Association Area All State Band, Orchestra and Chorus recently held at Albion High School. more
Brockport Central School District
registering students for Kindergarten
Brockport Central School District residents who have a child who will turn five years old by December 1, 2004, can register a child who is eligible for kindergarten in September 2004. more
BOCES 2 Board of Education to review shared decision making plan
At its January 21 meeting, the Board of Education of Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES will review the agency's shared decision making plan. more
The circus comes to Hilton
Northwood Elementary School in Hilton will host two circus artists during the week of January 12-16. This circus skills residency is slated to be a multidisciplinary educational experience. It will enhance the physical education, science, language arts, music, art, and social studies curricula, according to organizers. more
Hilton High School Art Portfolio Night January 14
Hilton High School senior art students are sharing their work with parents, friends and the community. more
Instant admit date set for Genesee Community College
The five Campus Centers of Genesee Community College located in Albion (Orleans County), Arcade (Wyoming County), Dansville and Lakeville (Livingston County) and Warsaw (Wyoming County) are participating in an "Instant Admit Day" on Tuesday, January 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. more
 Northwood students donate art supplies
Among the art students in teacher Laurie Steele's classes at Hilton's Northwood Elementary School are sixth graders, from left, Kristen Drennon, Heather Allen, Elif Evyapan, and Tori Schmidt who have been thinking about others this holiday season. more
REACH Meeting focuses on parenting topics
The Hilton Elementary gifted and talented program, REACH, meeting is scheduled for January 15 at Northwood Elementary School from 7 to 8 p.m. All interested parents are invited to a series of informational meetings this school year to provide a network for parents, teachers and students in Hilton's REACH program for gifted and talented students. more
Statewide student financial aid day set for February
SUNY College at Brockport will be hosting a day-long financial aid workshop for prospective students and their families, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, February 7. The workshop is designed to answer questions and provide assistance regarding financial aid application, types of aid available and the award process. more
Students' research rewarded
To encourage students to use historical records, the New York State Archives, a program of the State Education Department, is sponsoring the 14th annual Student Research Awards. The contest is open to all New York students in grades 4-12 who use historical records in their research projects. more
In Seniors:
Chili Senior Center Programs
Harlem Globetrotters - a trip to see the Harlem Globetrotters at the Blue Cross Arena on Sunday, February 8. The bus leaves the Senior Center parking lot at 1 p.m. (show starts at 2 p.m.) and returns following the show. The cost is $20 and is limited to 45 people (must be 55+). For information, call 889-6185. more
In Sports:
Blue Devils improve to 4-1
Brockport received goals from four different players and goaltender Pat Young stopped 27 shots in net as the Blue Devils defeated Rush-Henrietta 4-2 in a high school hockey game played at the ESL SportsCentre. more
Blue Devils netters top Saints
Churchville-Chili won the first game and had a 3-0 lead in the second before Brockport rallied to take three straight games and beat the Saints 18-25, 25-19, 25-22, 30-28 in girls volleyball. more
Blue Devils win "Chow" Tourney
Brockport and Spencerport met in the championship of the annual Coach "Chow" Girls Basketball Winter Classic played at Roberts Wesleyan College and the Blue Devils scored fourteen of the final 25 points in the game to win their second title in three years. more
Disc golfers invited to Rochester Ice Bowl
The 17th annual Disc Golf Ice Bowl will be held in Rochester on Sunday, January 25 at Basil Marella Park in Greece, between English and Vintage roads. Registration is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the disc golf kiosk near hole one, just off the main parking lot. more
 Hilton Sports Hall of Fame induct six
at Holiday Basketball Tournament
The Hilton High School Sports Hall of Fame inducted six new members on December 27 at the Boys Holiday Basketball Tournament: front from left, Tony Streb '96, played football, basketball and baseball, played on football Sectional Championship team his junior year more
Hilton-Parma Recreation plans ski trips
Hilton-Parma Recreation plans a ski trip to Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, Tuesday, February 18. Motorcoach transportation will depart the Community Center parking lot at 7 a.m. and return at approximately 7:30 p.m. February 2nd is the registration deadline for this trip. Package prices range from $37-$57. more
 JV coach first recipient of Fallon award
Scott Hopsicker, former Brockport varsity football coach and current JV football coach, was named as the recipient of the first James Fallon Award. Jim Fallon is the current superintendent of the Brockport Schools. more
 Karate promotions awarded in Gillam Grant program
Senseis Juan and Andrea Rodriguez were promoted to Go-Dan (5th degree black belt) in Isshin Ryu Karate by Shihan Cyndy Jones on behalf of Master Kichiro Shimabuku of Okinawa. The husband and wife team started training in Byron at the Gillam Grant Collamer-Jones Karate in 1988. more
 Kendall woman wins NYS seniors tournament
Carolyn Sill of Kendall captured the AA Division in the New York State Women's Bowling Association Annual Seniors Tournament in Dunkirk in August 2003. Sill had advanced to the state finals after winning the Rochester Women's Bowling Association AA Seniors title at Domm's Bowling Center in May. more
Stuczynski scores 22 in Raiders win
Senior Jennifer Stuczynski led all scorers with 22 points and three other players scored in double figures as Roberts Wesleyan routed Ursuline College of Ohio 89-47 in women's college basketball. more
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