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News for the week of
August 28, 2005
In Features:
Arc of Orleans event changed
The Arc of Orleans County is announcing a change in the program for it's annual signature series dinner. more
Brockport mayor and police chief to schedule talk about contract
A meeting will be scheduled "shortly" between Brockport's chief of police and Mayor Mort Wexler. "As we discussed and per the resolution (made at the August 15 board meeting) the chief and I will be sitting down to discuss a salary and benefits package," Wexler said. more
Genesee, Eastern Orleans United Way appoints director
United Way officials appointed Daniele Lyman as regional director for Genesee and Eastern Orleans United Ways. As regional director, Lyman will be responsible for coordinating fundraising efforts for the annual appeal, and working with volunteer leadership to enhance the delivery of regional health and human care service programs. more
Holley's school tax rate lower than anticipated
Holley's school tax rate for 2005-2006 will be reduced by $1.16 per $1,000 of assessed value due in part to careful budget management and a change in equalization rates that will increase property values in four of the district's five towns. more
 Lakeside Gymkhana rides again
Timed horseback events that are part of Lakeside Memorial Hospital's annual Gymkhana event are scheduled for Sunday, September 11. more
 SUMC group lends helping hand in Pittsburgh
Fifteen youth and adults from the Spencerport United Methodist Church (SUMC) worked for a week in inner city Pittsburgh transforming homes for needy families by rebuilding, repairing. more
Sweden holds Shumway water public hearing
Approximately 30 residents attended the August 23 public hearing held by the Sweden Town Board regarding public water expansion on Shumway Road and a portion of Sweden Walker Road. more
Trinity Episcopal celebrates family season
Five weeks of celebration of the several families of which we are all a part is the theme of Trinity Episcopal Church's Family Season which begins on Sunday, September 4. more
In Briefly:
 Bronze Award winners
Junior Girl Scout Troop 253, collected stuffed animals, toys, games and books for their project titled "From Friend to Friend." more
 Churchville Lions present award
At their Country Fair festival the weekend of August 20-21, Churchville Lions Club awarded Linda Burlingame the Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Services Award. more
 Duck Derby prize winner
It took ten years of trying, but Pat Baker says she finally won a duck derby prize. more
 Eagle Scout rank achieved
Jared Michael Davis, a member of Boy Scout Troop 574 sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, achieved Eagle Scout rank on June 3. Conducting the ceremony were his four older brothers, who had also acheived Eagle rank. more
Greece receives grants for trees
The Town of Greece will be receiving $10,000 from the DEC Urban Forestry Grant Program. The town was one of only 17 communities in New York state which were fortunate to receive grants ranging from $3,500 to $10,000. more
 Popping their tops for Lakeside
The ongoing "Pop Your Top for Lakeside" drive received 4,862 pop can tops from students of the Brockport Migrant Education Project. more
 Rotary Club sells lots of hots
Brockport Rotarian Rudy Smith, volunteer Kevin Bonisteel, Rotarians Pam Young and Norm Knight show the winning personalities that help them sell lots of hot dogs and sausages (even in the rain at the Brockport Summer Art Festival the weekend of August 13 and 14). more
 Soap Box Derby Chief speaks to Brockport Rotary
Mark Scuderi (r), who is also the regional director of the Soap Box Derby, is shown with (l-r) Rotarians George Dahl, Jerry Thurley (soon to be inducted) and Gene Wood inspecting a partially dismantled derby vehicle. more
Vendors peddle wares at Morgan-Manning House fundraiser
Vintage clothes, textiles, wool, antiques, Victorian chalk figures, flowers, jewelry, hand-painted items, furniture, collectibles, jade trees, birdhouses, Asian robes, framed prints, serving trays, fudge and garlic are some of the items that will be available at the Morgan-Manning House Peddler's Market on September 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. more
Politically Speaking:
Eminent domain reforms sought
Senator George D. Maziarz, 62nd District, has signed on to cosponsor several pieces of pending legislation aimed at protecting individual property rights in New York state. more
Hamlin supervisor race has three candidates
A town councilperson and two political first-timers have tossed their hats into the ring in the Republican Primary for town supervisor in the Town of Hamlin. more
Kendall Dems announce fall slate
The Town of Kendall Democrat caucus was held on August 17 at the Kendall Town Hall where the following candidates were nominated and elected. more
Meet the candidates event planned in Kendall
Friends of William Vick, Charles Scroger and David Schuth will host a Meet the Candidates event, open to the public, on Thursday, September 1 at 7 p.m. at the Kendall Town Hall. more
Polling changes affect primary vote
Two polling site changes will first be in effect for the September 13 primary. Sweden voters in District 5, who previously voted at the Capen Hose Fire House, will now vote at the Sweden Senior Center, 133 State Street. more
Primary brings out many candidates in Hamlin
Four men are vying for two ballot spots in the Hamlin Republican Primary on Tuesday, September 13. Of the four, only one has served previously. more
Three vie for two ballot spots in Clarkson primary
All three candidates for the Clarkson Town Board say they are committed to preserving the town's rural character and keeping taxes low. more
Two vie for highway superintendent post in Hamlin
Republican endorsement for Hamlin's highway superintendent job is being sought by the present superintendent, Thomas Ingraham, and his employee, Scott Witte. more
In Schools:
Hilton High School appoints assistant principal
Art Teacher Dana Boshnack has been appointed assistant principal at the High School by the Hilton Board of Education August 9. more
RPO Jazz Ensemble kicks off SUNY's fine arts season
The 2005-2006 Fine Arts Season at SUNY College at Brockport gets under way with a performance by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's Jazz Ensemble on Friday, September 16, at 7:30 p.m. on the Tower Fine Arts Center Mainstage, 180 Holley Street, Brockport. more
In Seniors:
Fall foliage trip open to seniors
The Hilton-Parma Seniors will enjoy spectacular views of fall foliage as they embark on an afternoon Adirondack cruise and train ride in Old Forge, NY. more
Golden Agers celebrate 40 years
Members of the Chili Golden Agers club celebrated the 40th anniversary of its founding. A dinner celebration drew more than 80 members and Town of Chili Supervisor Tracey Logel and newly-appointed Senior Center Director MaryAnn Sears attended. more
In Sports:
Boetcher tourney Sept. 16
The Glenn Boetcher Memorial Scholarship golf tournament, sponsored by the Genesee Valley Recreation and Park Society (GVRPS) has scheduled their annual tournament for Friday, September 16. more
 Chili Indians capture division title
The Chili Indians Babe Ruth baseball team, featuring five Spencerport players, won the Monroe County Babe Ruth Juniors Division (14/15) playoff championship in July at MCC. more
 Football hero
Cody Hill, of Hamlin, won the 2005 offensive Player of the Year Award in the Junior Division (12-14 year olds) at the Jim Kelly Football Camp. more
 Winning dragon team
During the Brockport Art Festival, S & S Fitness Gym & Martial Arts Center competed in the Dragon Boat race. more
 Winning foursome
The Northwest/Westside Family YMCA held their second annual Invest in Youth Golf Tournament on Friday, August 12 at Lakeshore Country Club. more
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