News for the week of
May 2, 2004

In Features:

Brockport village officials approve budget plan
Village of Brockport officials approved a budget for fiscal year 2004-2005 that carries with it a 7.65 percent tax hike, and with it a tax rate of $8.72 per $1,000 of assessed value. more

Change may be coming for DeMarco Property in Hamlin
The DeMarco Group has contacted the Hamlin Building Department to discuss adjusting their original proposal. In December 2003, the group's proposal to develop a portion of 135 acres of land off Lake Road West Fork into 24 senior citizen apartments and 25 single-family rental houses, drew criticism from Hamlin residents. more

Clarkson looks into fire alarms for courthouse
A recent inspection of the fire alarm system at Clarkson's courthouse showed that it was beyond repair, likely because of a lightning strike. more

Clarkson seeks to limit re-zoning of Ridge Road
In an effort to keep its "main street" attractive, Clarkson officials decided to say no to a proposal to approve zoning for a used car lot on Ridge Road. more

Fundraiser aids local leukemia patient
Kevin McCorry is a 12 year old Spencerport Cosgrove Middle School student. He was diagnosed with leukemia in October 2001 and underwent a rigorous two-year treatment program. In December 2003, Kevin completed treatments and was declared cancer-free. Nine short weeks later, his cancer returned. more

Girl Scouts honor Brockport volunteer
The Girl Scouts of Genesee Valley, Inc. (GSGV) honored outstanding volunteers at its 13th Annual Adult Recognition Gala at the Holiday Inn-Airport on Thursday, April 22. more

Hamlin Lions Club marks 20th year
On April 20, the Hamlin Lion's Club met for dinner at the Hamlin VFW celebrating the 20th anniversary of the club's charter. Many charter members were in attendance. more

Hamlin loves its library
The Hamlin Public Library hosted a celebration Saturday, April 24, as area politicians and individuals associated with the library celebrated its latest growth spurt. more

Medicare Drug Card enrollment begins
Enrollment in the new Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card program and the Transitional Assistance Program will begin on May 3. The program will take effect on June 1. This temporary prescription drug benefit will provide help to seniors with their prescriptions until the new drug benefit program begins in January 2006. more

Noone Post 954 and auxiliary unit select Boys and Girls State Reps
Harvey C. Noone Post 954 and its Auxiliary Unit have selected their respective representatives to the annual American Legion New York State Boys and Girls programs. more

Some Sweden residents to get reassessment notices
Property owners in Sweden should be receiving their new assessment updates within the next two weeks. "We are working hard to finalize the figures for this year's roll," said Sweden Town Assessor Alan S. Bader. more

Spencerport district decreases projected tax rate increase
According to a press release submitted by the district, as a result of revised property assessment figures from town assessors, Spencerport Central School District has reduced its estimated tax rate increase. The district is now projecting a tax rate increase of less than one percent (.85%) - the lowest rate increase in eight years. Originally, the district expected a 3.24 percent increase. more

Stamp Camp brings crafters together
As a labor floor nurse, Karen Przybyszewski of Brockport has what she calls a "real career." And although she finds nursing incredibly satisfying, she really loves her "fun career," her part-time job as a demonstrator showing others how to make homemade cards and gifts using rubber stamps, special papers, and a little creativity. more

Tiny Glover lives large
Just as mom always warned 'never judge a book by its cover' keep in mind that there is only so much in a name. There is nothing small about Kenneth "Tiny" Glover, from his hulking frame, to his mile long smile to his appetite for life. more

World-renowned bird scientist
to speak at May 8 festival in Rochester
Dr. Stephen Kress, Director of National Audubon Society's Seabird Restoration Program, will visit Rochester for the Rochester International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) Festival Saturday, May 8, 2004, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Braddock Bay Park (East Manitou Road at Lake Ontario State Parkway) in the town of Greece. more

In Briefly:

Gates Public Library hosts Rochester museum director
Rochester Museum & Science Center President Kate Bennett is the guest speaker at the 17th annual meeting of the Friends of Gates Public Library on Wednesday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. Bennett will discuss "Hands On Future for the RMSC." more

Orleans County Youth Court seeks members
Membership applications are being accepted for Orleans County Youth Court. Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 19, residents of Orleans County, and enrolled in high school. more

Snyder is first Hilton Brownie Girl Scout
to earn all 58 try-it badges
Emily Snyder of Brownie Troop 881 was recognized on Friday, April 23 at the Hillwood Service Unit Brownie Try-It Day. Junior Troop 859 presented her with a Junior Girl Scout vest for being the first Hilton Brownie Girl Scout to ever earn all 58 try-its. more

Submit form to request ag district land additions
Forms are available for those wishing to request agricultural land to be added to an established agricultural district. more

In Schools:

Brockport CSD musicians perform
in area All County music festivals
The following student musicians at Brockport Central School District were selected to participate in several area All County Music Festivals last month. Students were selected based on an audition in January and be recommendation. more

Fourth graders build birdhouses
As a community service project, the fourth graders at St. John the Evangelist School in Spencerport decided to make two birdhouses for the school yard. They wanted their project to help the environment, so they decided to help the wildlife. more

Hilton schools offer Meet the Candidates Night May 5
Three positions on the Hilton Board of Education will be filled at the May 18 Budget Vote and Board Election: two three-year terms of David Fisher and Ted Welch and one three-year term which is currently being filled by appointee Steve Beauvais following the resignation of Dale Beehler from the board in July 2003. more

Kendall students raise $11,540
for American Heart Association
Kendall Elementary students had their best year ever as participants in the Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart events raising $11,540 for the American Heart Association's research and programs. Kendall is the first school district in Orleans County to participate in Jump Rope for Heart. Over the past 23 years, students have raised $185,353. more

Kendall musicians go to All County
Eighteen Kendall Senior High Band students were commended by their instructor, Scott Bradley, for their performance in the Orleans All County Music Festival, which was held in Kendall. more

Spencerport hosts world premiere concert
The audience at the Totally TCP Concert will hear music like it's never been played before - literally. That's because the concert, part of the federally funded "Composers for Kids" program and The Commission Project, features the original compositions of five area composers who have been working with music students at five local schools. more

St. John the Evangelist third graders journey to Japan
The third grade at St. John's School in Spencerport has been working on a social studies curriculum which focuses on learning about communities around the world. more

In Seniors:

Chili Golden Agers set May agenda
In addition to dinner, 85 seniors who attended the Golden Agers Spring Dinner in April received copies of the 2004 Members Directory and a list of the remaining social events for the year. Copies will be available at the next meeting, scheduled for May 4 at the Chili Senior Center at 1 p.m. more

Chili Senior Center programs
Fundraiser - The Chili Senior Center is selling the Passport to Savings book for the Spirit of Ontario fast ferry. The book, which includes numerous discounts for Rochester and Toronto, may be purchased for $25. The boarding pass, which is included in the book, can be redeemed for $25 off any trip fare (or $28 off an adult foot passenger fare). The books are available to the community. For information call 889-6185 or stop by the center at 3235 Chili Avenue. more

Sweden Seniors sponsor Decision Making Day
The Sweden Senior Center is sponsoring New York State Bar Association Decision Making Day 2004 on Thursday, May 13 at 10:30 a.m. more

In Sports:

Kendall students receive
National Student Athlete Awards
On April 6, Kendall Jr./Sr. High School participated in the celebration of National Student Athlete Day. This day was created to honor student athletes who have pursued excellence both in the classroom and on the playing field, while having made significant contributions to their schools and/or communities. more

Victors gymnast wins state championship
The Victors Gymnastics of Greece competed in the Level 8 Junior Olympics State Championships, April 24-25 in Utica. more