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News for the week of
September 25, 2005
In Features:
 Always unique crafts at the Apple Fest
More than 200 craft vendors will display their handmade arts and crafts during the Hilton Apple Fest’s two day event. “We pride ourselves on choosing vendors that offer only hand made items,” Arts and Crafts Chairperson Sylvia Greninger said. “Our crafters offer a lot of unique items that can’t be found elsewhere.” more
 Brockport native living childhood dream
When asked what they want to do or be when they grow up, many children will say they want to be a fireman or a nurse. Not too many say they want to grow up to participate in the Iditarod. But that is the dream that Brockport native Katrina Pawlaczyk is living right now. more
Brooks announces projects approved by COMIDA
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (COMIDA) approved incentives for 10 local economic development projects. more
Candles are a source of home fires
As pretty as they are, candles are a growing source of home fires. The National Fire Protection Association reported in 2002 that fires caused by misuse of candles resulted in 157 deaths and $176.1 million in property damage in 1998, the last year for which statistics were available. more
Hamlin woman wins award for county
environmental photography competition
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced the winners of the Monroe County Environmental Management Council's 2005 Environmental Photography Competition. This year's competition was themed, "Capturing Monroe County's Environmental Treasures." more
Local family raises a guide dog
Lynn Farnung watched with pride as the clumsy black ball of fur that once ran through her house was now confidently guiding his new partner down the aisle to her seat. Farnung and her family helped raise and train "Atlas" as volunteer puppy raisers for Guiding Eyes for the Blind and attended his graduation from the organization's Guide Dog Training Program. more
Quilt show auction raises $3,000
North Chili Quilt Show, sponsored by United Methodist Church of North Chili, was a success in spite of inclement weather. The auction, to benefit Flower City Habitat for Humanity's Westside Coalition of Churches projects, raised $3,000. more
 Sharing Spaces: Two exhibits in one at SUNY Brockport
The SUNY College at Brockport Department of Art and the Tower Fine Arts Gallery present dual exhibitions: Walking On Water Print Exchange and Elmira College Art Faculty Invitational. The exhibitions open on Tuesday, October 4, with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. and close on Sunday, October 30. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. more
Springdale Farm schedules autumn events
Springdale Farm, located at 696 Colby Street in Spencerport, will celebrate Harvest Days on October 1, 8, 15 and 22. There will be activities for the children including: hay castle, pedal tractors, corn husk teepee, petting zoo, children's garden and carriage rides. more
 Stone Soup auction scheduled
Brockport's second annual Stone Soup Auction will be Friday, October 14 at the Brockport High School auditorium. The auction of works by area artists starts at 7:30 p.m., preceded by a viewing of the auction items in the school's atrium beginning at 6:30 p.m. more
 Swing for the Hill Tournament benefits recreation
Brockport Country Club owners Tim and Anna Burklew have presented the Sweden Community Foundation with a $10,779 check representing the proceeds of the 2004 and 2005 Swing for the Hill Golf tournaments. The funds will be used to expand and improve recreational opportunities in the greater Sweden community. more
In Briefly:
 Officials celebrate sidewalk completion
In late August, area elected officials and Ogden Parks and Recreation Director Eric Bacon celebrated the completed construction of a sidewalk from Canal Road to Pineway Ponds Park. more
 Holley recognizes armed services at flag dedication
Holley's military men were out in full force for the recent flag dedication ceremony in the village's Public Square. "With the installation and dedication of the flags we're enhancing the village's existing memorial," Mayor Skip Carpenter said. more
 Prize winning pair
Thomas Smith, 15, of Hamlin, showed his Hereford cattle in the first rotation at the New York State Fair. He won Master Showman; Grand Champion Hereford; Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Calf; Champion Herdsmanship and Champion Records and Record Interview. more
Railroad tracks on Rt. 19 in Bergen to be rebuilt
The CSX Railroad will be rebuilding the grade crossing on Route 19 in the village of Bergen, Genesee County. It will be necessary to close the road and detour traffic on Monday, September 26 at 7 a.m. through Friday, September 29 at 5 p.m. more
Walk, Bike, Brockport Action Group sponsors poster contest
The second annual Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Poster Contest is being sponsored by the Walk, Bike, Brockport Action Group in October. more
In Schools:
B-B hosts fifth grade orientation
Fifth grade orientation was held Tuesday, September 6 at Byron-Bergen Middle School. This event is held to help students get acclimated to a new building. more
Byron-Bergen professional honored for community work
Maureen Calmes, K-12 School Social Worker for the Byron-Bergen Central School District, was honored at a breakfast for her efforts on behalf of the Genesee County Drug-Free Communities program. more
 Bus driver saves student from choking
A Spencerport Central School District bus driver is being called a hero for his alertness and quick response to a situation on his bus. more
C-C elementary school receive grants
The three Churchville-Chili elementary schools, Fairbanks Road School, Churchville Elementary School and Chestnut Ridge School, each received a $500 grant from the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program. more
C-C senior helps victims of Hurricane Katrina
The Churchville-Chili Senior High School Library is the collection site for collecting gently used children's picture books to be sent to temporary housing locations for families of the Hurricane Katrina disaster. more
Hilton Child Development classes
seek parents with infants and toddlers for interviews
Child Psychology and Development classes of teacher Helaine Donn at Hilton High School are inviting moms and dads of infants and toddlers to visit their classes this spring. "Infants for us are from birth to 12 months and toddlers are age one to two. more
 Hilton High School student works as page
This summer, Hilton High School senior Josh Jensen. more
 Kendall Class of 1960 holds reunion
The Class of 1960 from Kendall Central School held their 45th class reunion on August 14 at the Hamlin Firemen Exempt building. more
Math program parent information night held
Parents at Byron-Bergen Elementary School had the opportunity to participate in and learn about the newly adopted Math Investigation Program recently. more
 Remembering history
On September 17, 1787 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia met to sign the United States Constitution. more
In Sports:
Ciliberto scores in OT
Junior Jenna Ciliberto scored in the first overtime session to give Churchville-Chili a 1-0 victory in girl's soccer at Brockport. more
Details of search for Ivory-billed Woodpecker revealed in Rochester talk
An insider's story of the rediscovery of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker will be presented Thursday, October 13 by Ron Rohrbaugh, director of Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology's Ivory-billed Woodpecker Research Project. His speech - "A Feathered Needle in a Haystack" - is sponsored by the Rochester Birding Association and will be open to the public. more
Hilton, Byron-Bergen take first
Hilton won the Girls I crown by placing five runners in the top ten and Byron-Bergen took the Boys III title in the Marcus Whitman Wildcat Invitational Cross Country tournament. more
 Hilton names girls varsity volleyball coach
Hilton Director of Athletics Denney Wilcox announced that Jonathan Meyers has been named Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach. more
Ranger volleyball returns three for 2005 season
The Spencerport Rangers Boys Volleyball varsity team, coached by Mike Zeman, returns three of their starters from 2004. more
Scuba instruction offered at Hilton's aquatic center
Learn to Scuba dive and earn a NAUI World Wide Scuba Diver certification card at Hilton Schools' Aquatic Center this fall. more
Two Colliers lead Saints
Brothers Kevin and Averin Collier combined for over 500 yards of total offense, all five Saints touchdowns and two, two-point conversions as Churchville-Chili defeated Hilton 35-27 in high school football. more
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