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News for the week of
March 27, 2005
In Features:
 He's a hero - day in and day out
Saralynne Mullen never would have expected to get a second turn at love with a man like James. A divorced mother of two, Saralynne was encouraged by a friend to attend a Parents Without Partners meeting. more
 Kendall site ready for new marina
Once the funding comes through, Eagle Creek Marina in Kendall will be “the” in place for boaters. While other marinas may offer bits and pieces of the amenities that will be part and parcel of the Kendall site, Eagle Creek will offer all the amenities a boater could wish for – and more. more
 LMH medical staff elects new officers
The following Lakeside Memorial Hospital medical staff physicians began their term of office for 2005: Mark L. Sarnov, MD, president: John P. Risolo, MD, vice president; Nancy A. Ciavarri, MD, secretary; Pankaj Garg, MD, treasurer; George R. Stefanos, MD, past president; and Robert C. Boon, MD, representative to the Monroe County Medical Society. more
 LMH presents nursing awards
The medical staff of Lakeside Memorial Hospital presented their 2004 Excellence in Nursing awards to Gail Ebbs, RN, and Patricia Moran, RN. The award is based on clinical judgment, compassion in patient care and interpersonal relationships with peers, other staff and physicians. more
Port of Call Community Players
announces cast and orchestra auditions
For the first time in 20 years, the Spencerport area has a community theater group. Spencerport Continuing Education, the Town of Ogden and Port of Call Community Players combine to present the musical, “Oliver!” in July. more
Residents sought for school superintendent committee
Spencerport school officials are seeking district residents who want to help select the next superintendent of schools. more
 Skunks can make spring not so sweet scented
The easily recognized pungent, musky odor might be the first clue New York motorists have of the roadside slaughter that begins this time of year. Once experienced, the smell of the ubiquitous striped skunk is never forgotten. more
WXXI radio receives a Gracie Award
WXXI Radio Producer Brenda Tremblay was recently named winner of a national Gracie Allen Award® for her feature, “The Dark Haired Beauty of Council Street.” The American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT) present Gracie Allen Awards® to recognize quality programming by women, for women and about women in broadcasting, cable and news media. more
In Briefly:
 A free house, (but, you have to move it!)
This house, built in Hamlin 60 years ago by Cheryl Stevens' father and grandfather, is free to whomever has it moved to another location. Cheryl and her husband, Bob, bought the house about four years ago from the estate of Cheryl's aunt, Mary Jo Manfredo. more
Byron-Bergen reviews preliminary budget draft
The Byron-Bergen Central School District Board of Education reviewed a draft preliminary budget for the 2005-2006 school year. more
 Credit Union's Care for Kids Campaign
donates proceeds to Lakeside
Brockport Federal Credit Union's (BFCU) 2004 Credit Unions Care for Kids Campaign included a cash gift of $300, along with many new toys valued over $200 which will be distributed to pediatric patients treated in various departments at Lakeside Memorial Hospital. more
Group home informational meeting set
A new residential group home in Hamlin, Trinity Assistance, will be housing four to six clients in the near future. more
IACC hosts Women of the Year Awards
The Italian American Community Center will hold its Annual Women of the Year Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 28. The event will be held at the IACC located at 150 Frank DiMino Way in Gates. There will be a cash bar starting at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. more
Pearce 4 Kids Summer C.A.M.P. registration
Pearce 4 Kids C.A.M.P. is a six-week summer program for school-aged children (those entering first grade in the fall through children who are 12 years of age) at Pearce Memorial Church in North Chili. more
Youth asset fair scheduled
Everyone is invited to a Youth Asset Fair on Thursday, April 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Hafner Park, Clarkson to enjoy free games, rides and entertainment. more
Politically Speaking
Hamlin supervisor won’t seek re-election
Five years of putting the Town of Hamlin first has caught up with Supervisor Austin F. Warner III. more
In Schools:
 Brockport calendar raises money for local museums
Fourth and fifth graders at Brockport's Hill School completed the school's sixth historical calendar recently and donated some of the proceeds to the Emily L. Knapp Museum of Local History in Brockport. more
 Brockport students perform in music festival
The following Brockport Central student musicians in grades 7-9 participated in the Monroe County School Music Association's Junior/Senior High All County Music Festival at Webster-Schroeder March 18-19. Students were selected based on teacher selection or their performances at various solo festivals last fall. A.D. more
Hilton Middle School focusing on respect
Hilton's Merton Williams Middle School will hold a week-long celebration of "respect, tolerance and kindness" from March 28 to April 1. more
 Hilton raises money through jump rope-a-thon
"It is very apparent that Hilton has heart," said Judith Roll, former District Jump Rope-A-Thon for Heart coordinator. Roll is stepping down from this volunteer job after 20 years. "When I initiated this event, I never imagined we would raise as much money as we have and make so many parents and children heart smart." more
 Hilton Village students celebrate poetry
Hilton Village Elementary School sixth graders in teacher Jennifer Mann's class have been recognized by Creative Communication http://www.poeticpower.com, a national educational writing contest for students, that their poems will be published in this year's anthology, A Celebration of Young Poets. more
 Local Elks supply dictionaries
David Yeaw, Exalted Ruler of the Brockport Elks Lodge 2110, recently told third-graders at Brockport's Barclay Elementary School that their words are powerful. "You will be judged all your life on how well you express yourselves," he said. "You are the future of this country and you need to be well educated." more
 London Bridge came tumbling down
It was the Battle of the Bridges among fifth graders at the Taylor Elementary School on March 14 as teams competed to see who could build the strongest bridge. And when all the toothpicks had settled, it was the “Point Blank Bridges” team composed of Andrew Swanson, Colton Surdyk, Hank Wedow, and Brenna DeAngelis who could claim bragging rights. more
National Honor Society induction held at Hilton High School
The Hilton High School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 20 seniors and 69 juniors into the Honor Society March 6 in the high school's newly renovated auditorium. NHS President Kristen Schue served as master of ceremonies. more
 Spencerport Vocal Jazz
awarded grand champion trophy
The Spencerport High School Vocal Jazz group now has a new trophy to add to its collection: Vocal Jazz Grand Champion of the Roxbury (NJ) Choral Invitational. Members received the honor when they competed against concert, show and jazz choirs from New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. more
 The rain forest comes to Spencerport
Brett Owens, a student at Canal View Elementary School, poses with a visiting snake who came to town with the Understanding Wildlife troupe that visited Canal View and Bernabi elementary schools this month. more
In Sports:
 Brockport Orangemen defeat Holy Cross
The Brockport Orangemen defeated Holy Cross at the Blue Cross Arena on Saturday, March 5, by a score of 39 to 33. Under the leadership of Coach Steve Zaffuto, the 5th and 6th grade team finished their season with a record of 26-14. This first year team won three tournament championships. more
Bright Raven Gymnastics girls teams win
at Niagara Cup, boys qualify for States
Bright Raven Gymnastics Level 4 and 5 Teams captured first place at the 2005 Niagara Cup held at the University of Buffalo Alumni Arena. more
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