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News for the week of
August 7, 2005

In Features:

Historic village welcoming to visitors of the Art Festival
Attendance at the Brockport Summer Art Festival is a "must do" on the calendars of many people as evidenced by the crowds that make their way to this Victorian canal village annually for the two day event. more

Hamlin carnival offers many changes
Everyone is invited and each person will find something to do at this year's Hamlin Carnival. "We try to think of everyone," Mike Ross, Fire Department president said. This year's carnival will be bumped back a day to run Thursday, August 11 to Sunday, August 14. "Wednesday has always been a slow day," Ross said. "We're hoping everyone will join us for lunch after church on Sunday." more

Hewitt family donates to the Ogden Library
When longtime Spencerport resident Robert Hewitt died in January 2005, his family selected the Ogden Farmers' Library as the recipient of donations made in his memory. more

Spencerport Community Chorus begins rehearsals
The Spencerport Community Chorus will begin rehearsals on Sunday, September 18 at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary of the White Church on Church Street in Spencerport. more

Spencerport musician wins regional showdown
Johnny Bauer and his band "Great Escape" won first place in the Colgate Country Showdown regional competition for Western New York. more

Spencerport students help
cadet drill team capture National Championship
Three Spencerport students, cadets in the Rochester Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, helped their Demon Drill Team capture first place. more

Sweden residents voice opposition to Redman Road re-zoning proposal
Close to 100 people filled the courtroom in the Town of Sweden but less than a dozen took to the podium to voice their opposition to the proposed rezoning on Redman Road. more

In Briefly:

Canoe trip passes through Spencerport
A crew on a canoe trip from Buffalo to Keuka Lake passed through Spencerport July 17. more

Politically Speaking:

Senator touts legislation, future of automobile leasing
Senator George D. Maziarz (62nd district) praised a key aspect of the federal highway and mass transit legislation approved by Congress: the bill eliminates the ability of any state to hold car leasing or rental companies vicariously liable for accidents involving their leased or rental cars. more

In Schools:

Hage Scholarship awarded
At the Brockport High School 78th Graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 25 at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial, Staci Knight was awarded the Thomas & Helen Hage Scholarship. more

Hilton appoints assistant superintendent for instruction
The Hilton Board of Education appointed Connie K. Duff as Hilton Central School District Assistant Superintendent for Instruction. more

Hilton School District to publish Alumni Directory 1899-2005
The Hilton Central School District has contracted Harris Connect of Norfolk, Virginia to conduct a survey of all Hilton High School graduates in order to publish the second edition of the "Hilton High School Alumni Directory 1899-2005," according to Hilton District Communications Director Barbara Carder. more

Holley seeking candidates to fill board of ed vacancy
The Holley Board of Education is accepting letters of interest from residents willing to fill the vacant seat of Dennis Piedimonte, who resigned at the August 1 meeting. more

New scholarship open to equine enthusiasts
The Attica Rodeo and Show Association, Inc. recently established two $250 scholarships for students attending Genesee Community College. more

New superintendent of schools named in Holley
The Holley Board of Education appointed Robert C. D'Angelo of North Tonawanda, NY, to the position of superintendent of schools at its August 1 meeting. more

Nursing faculty scholarships available
The Senator Patricia K. McGee Nursing Scholarship, named in memory of the late state senator, is designed to help increase the number of educators and adjunct clinical faculty members teaching nursing education in New York. more

Students receive Masonic scholarships
Six students received scholarships from the Grand Lodge and Trustees of the Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York. more

Students receive scholarships
from Churchville Youth Soccer Association
Matt Radley of Bergen and Sara Zorn of Churchville were awarded college scholarships from the Churchville Youth Soccer Association. more

Student singers
Fourth and fifth-graders from Brockport's Fred W. Hill Elementary School are preparing for a performance in the American Choral Directors New York Honor Choir in Buffalo, during the New York State Summer Music Conference. more

In Sports:

Area athletes take 13 medals at Empire State games
The 23rd annual Empire State Games were in the Hudson Valley with 28 sports at the scholastic, open and master's division levels. Among the thousands of athletes competing, several from the area took home 13 medals including six gold medals. more

Area teammates summer baseball all-stars
Andrew Parrino and Phil St. Amant were teammates with the Brockport Blue Devils baseball team in high school. more

Chili Chargers on a roll
The Chili Chargers U-14 girls travel soccer team won the Gates Invitational Soccer Tournament on July 16-17. more

First place team
Members of the Girls 14U Select Soccer team earned first place honors at a recent tournament. more

First CURE Disc Golf Tournament set for Parma
The Rochester Disc Golf Club is sponsoring a tournament to benefit CURE Childhood Cancer Association. more