News for the week of
June 12, 2005

In Features:

Brockport's Farmer's Market opening June 19
The Village of Brockport will be sponsoring the Market Street Farm Market. more

Celebration thanks Clarkson Schoolhouse repair helpers
As renovations continue at the Clarkson Schoolhouse, Historian Mary Edwards and other members of the historical society are planning a thank you celebration to honor schoolchildren from Brockport's middle school who sold calendars as a fundraiser for the schoolhouse. more

Clarkson's first rodeo rides into town
Clarkson Rodeo Days brings a full show of equestrian events. more

Customers urged to investigate before
switching to voice over telephone service
The savings could be substantial but the potential detriments of switching from a "land line" telephone to a digital telephone, internet telephone service or voice over internet telephone (VoIP) could also be substantial. more

Donors fund hospital equipment purchases
The purchase of two stretchers such as the one shown above was made possible by the donation of over $5,200 by 124 individuals in the area. more

Holley district seeks community input in superintendent search process
Holley School District residents are invited to share their expectations about the leadership of the district at two community forums on Monday, June 20 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Holley Elementary School Library Instruction Room, 3800 North Main Street. more

Lakeside doctor receives appointment
Lakeside Health System announced that Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA, FACS, vice president for Medical Affairs, has been elected president of the North American Association for Light Therapy (NAALT). more

Local residents compete for the Miss Jr. Teen Rochester title
Susan and Krystine Merriam were selected to participate in Nationals' 2005 Miss Jr. Teen Rochester pageant competition that will take place on June 18. more

Music teacher honored at Spencerport band reunion
Former students came from California, Texas, Ohio and Florida to pay tribute to Stan Robards of Spencerport, who taught at Spencerport from 1950 to 1980. more

New pastor to be installed at Trinity Lutheran Church
The Rev. Keith A. Knupp will be installed as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, 191 Nichols Street, Spencerport, on Friday, June 17 at 7 p.m. more

Orleans County Sheriff's office
announces boating safety certification classes
The Orleans County Sheriff's office, in partnership with the United States Power Squadron, will offer Boating Safety Certification classes. more

Parma Public Library offers summer time youth activities
The Parma Public Library will be participating in New York state's Tune In @ Your Library summer reading program. more

Patriot Plan III will provide additional military benefits
Patriot Plan III, legislation which strengthens benefits for New Yorkers serving in the military, has been passed. more

Port of Call Players rehearse for July performance
Spencerport's Port of Call Community Players have begun rehearsals. more

Spencerport Firemen's Carnival
volunteers make annual fundraiser a success
It is a tradition that dates back well over 60 years. more

Spencerport street work on schedule
According to Spencerport village officials, other than a few "notification" glitches, the street work in Spencerport is progressing on schedule. more

In Briefly:

Bald for a cause
Members of the Chili Fire Department shaved their heads. more

Brockport Bienvenida celebration welcomes migrant farm workers
Bienvenida, a word meaning the welcoming, brings many elements of the community together to show appreciation for the farm workers' contribution to the area. more

County Fire Auxiliary elects officers
Members of the Fire Auxiliary of the Monroe County Volunteer Firemen's Association have installed their 2005-06 officers. more

Hilton Middle School to dedicate library media center
Students at Hilton's Merton Williams Middle School are hosting a celebration in honor of their former librarian, Dr. Lorraine Sherwood, who died unexpectedly after retirement in 2003. more

Murray seeks input for building proposal
Taxpayers in the Town of Murray may be asked to approve town officials' requests for a new, improved building. more

Murray water district going to referendum
Water District 12 in the Town of Murray would be the town's most ambitious undertaking yet, Supervisor Henry Lehning said. more

Paving work begins on Route 31 in Gates
The NYS Department of Transportation started a highway project to mill and resurface Route 31 (Lyell Ave.) from Long Pond Road to the Rochester City line in the town of Gates, on June 8. more

War Warrior exhibit open in Bergen
Visitors came to the Harford Barn and Livery Stable in Bergen to celebrate Memorial Day. Veterans from Army, Navy, Air Force and the British Tutorial Army shared memories along with artifacts and memorabilia to this exhibit. more

Politcally Speaking:

Candidates for Brockport Village Mayor

Candidates for Brockport Village Trustees

Senator seeks safer roads and greater protection for police officers
According to Senator Jim Alesi (R,C-Perinton), the Senate passed legislation he sponsored which would make it a class A misdemeanor to force a police officer to engage in a high speed chase and a class B misdemeanor to disobey a police officer when directed to stop a vehicle. The bill also makes the act of attempting to elude a police officer and causing physical injury to the police officer or a third person a class E felony. more

In Schools:

Brockport event
Brockport A.D. Oliver Middle School students served up coffee and conversation at a breakfast honoring area senior citizens. more

Green Thumbs
Gail Culver, consumer horticulture educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, oversees carpentry students Wednesday at the Iroquois Job Corps Center. more

Hilton High School Class of 2005 sends two
to Air Force Academy and one to Merchant Marine Academy
Hilton High School has been steadily sending students to military academies and will add three more to that list from the Class of 2005 this month. more

Sixth grader wins essay contest
Alexandra Keery, a sixth grader at St. John the Evangelist School, Spencerport, won first place. more

Spencerport Varsity Club raises money for Cystic Fibrosis
Members of the Varsity Club at Spencerport High School, in cooperation with the school nurses, raised more than $1,700. more

Violinist performs on electric violin for BCSD students
Brockport Central School District orchestra students experienced a program from guest artist violinist Caryn Lin. more

In Seniors:

Ogden Senior Center has a new look
The Ogden Senior Center has a new look. more

In Sports:

Free fishing day scheduled
The Ninth Annual Free Fishing Day is Sunday, June 26, held in Area 1 of Hamlin Beach State Park. more

Friends of Wrestling invite golfers
The 13th Annual Section V Friends of Wrestling Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, June 27 at Victor Hills Golf Club. more

Hilton select basketball to host summer camp
The Hilton Select Basketball organization will be hosting summer basketball sessions for boys entering grades 3-12 in the fall of 2005. more