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News for the week of
October 16, 2005
In Features:
 Bill Stewart sculpture will greet boaters
"When some boat comes around the corner, I hope they laugh and remember Brockport," Bill Stewart said of his outdoor sculpture that will be installed at the Welcome Center, 11 Water Street in Brockport. more
Brockport PD schedules additional VIN etching days
Residents in the Village of Brockport will have a chance to not only save money on their car insurance but be offered that opportunity for free, when the police department schedules an additional day of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etching appointments. more
Brockport police officers to honor community members
A holiday appreciation dinner is scheduled to recognize and honor members of the Brockport Explorer post, SPARTAC members and individuals within the community who have supported activities within the Village of Brockport police department. more
Clarkson Horseman Association celebrates record year
On Saturday, November 5, the members of the Clarkson Horseman Association will host their 9th annual year-end banquet to celebrate a record setting year. more
 Eagle scout completes community service project
In July 2004, Life Scout John Scheda, Troop 111, Brockport, noticed where his brothers played baseball in Sweden Town Park. more
Eastern Orleans United Way contributes $5,000 to Katrina disaster relief
In an effort to help with recovery efforts from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, Eastern Orleans United Way contributed to American Red Cross-Orleans County Chapter for Disaster Relief. more
In Briefly:
 Big winners
In it's first try, Lakeside Health's Win Big Lottery drew a lot of attention and raised nearly $9,000 for the hospital. more
 More pop tops for Lakeside
Pat Butler, president of the Lions Club of Rochester Northside, brought in tops collected by the Leo's Club of Churchville for the ongoing pop top collection at Lakeside Memorial Hospital. more
Morton Fire Company holds open house
Residents are invited to meet the men and women of the Morton Fire Company Inc. on Saturday, October 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Morton Fire House, 1094 Monroe-Orleans County Line Road. more
New walking, biking brochure available
A guide for "Walking and Biking Around Brockport" has been published by the Village of Brockport and the Town of Sweden with the assistance of a grant from the NYS Certified Local Government program. The brochure is a revision and expansion of the "Walking Tour of Brockport" guide that was published in 2000. more
 Sneaker project wrap-up
The Spencerport Rotarians, pictured here, pitched in at one of their weekly meetings to catalog and bag 700 pairs of used sneakers that were transported to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. more
Snowmobile safety certification courses
The New York State Park Police will hold a snowmobile safety certification course for youth. The course is targeted for individuals ages 10 to 18. more
Politically Speaking:
 Ogden Parma Townline Road
residents receive public water
With the assistance of NYS Senator George Maziarz and Assemblyman Bill Reilich, Ogden Parma-Townline Road residents are now able to afford public water. more
Supervisor and councilmember seek top spot in Riga election
Town of Riga Councilperson Pam Moore and incumbent Supervisor Tim Rowe are both seeking the supervisor seat in the November election. Rowe was the successful Republican candidate in the primary. Moore is running on the Independence and Working Families lines. more
Sweden supervisor runs unopposed
Sweden Supervisor Nat O. (Buddy) Lester III is seeking re-election because he'd like to continue working on projects already started, including the expansion of water and sewer districts, the development of the park, modernization of the town code, maintenance of infrastructure and stewardship of facilities (such as High Street Cemetery and Lakeview Cemetery). more
Two political newcomers seek Hamlin supervisor position
Dennis Roach, a first time candidate, is seeking the position of Town of Hamlin supervisor against Patricia MacIntosh, who has worked as the secretary to the Hamlin supervisor but is seeking election the first time. more
In Schools:
 Behind the scenes view
Hilton High School students, from left, Kamran Sharifi, Joshua Jensen, Shanna Sengillo and Kaitlyn Kellman, in English teacher Joseph Pantaleo's Media Literacy class have been exploring the question: "Does media shape our culture or does the culture shape the media?" more
 Hilton names 'Teacher of the Year'
Ed Donnelly, a fourth grade teacher in the Hilton School District since 1984, received Teacher of the Year recognition recently. more
 'Staff Member of the Year' chosen at Hilton
Carol Tomaschko was named Hilton Central School's School-Related Professional of the Year. She works at Northwood Elementary School as a custodian. more
 Family members participate in annual Blessing of Pets
Children of St. John's School were invited to bring in their family pets to participate in the annual Blessing of Pets ceremony. more
 SUNY president welcomed
At a reception Thursday, October 6, hundreds of college faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends turned out to officially welcome new president Dr. John R. Halstead. more
Terry A. Taylor school teacher gets
behind-the-scenes visit at Walt Disney World
Lee Cervini, a mathematics teacher from Spencerport, and a recipient of the 2004 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, is getting a rare behind-the-scenes peek at some of Disney's secrets for inspiring and educating young people as part of her tour at the Walt Disney World Resort. more
 US Army Reserve Unit recognizes Hilton students
Students in Technology Teacher James Reichert's classes designed 32 wooden plaques. more
In Sports:
Big plays cost Rangers sectional spot
Batavia capitalized on a 68-yard touchdown run and a 97-yard touchdown pass in the first half on their way to a 25-13 victory at Spencerport. The loss cost the Rangers the final sectional playoff position. more
Blue Devils swamp Rangers
Brockport won the first 10 events before swimming the final two exhibition in a 99-79 victory over Spencerport. more
Hawks win on Hendel goal
Senior Megan Hendel scored in the 52nd minute of the game to give Holley a 1-0 win at Byron-Bergen in girl's soccer. more
 Hilton HS grad named assistant coach
Ryan Mee has been named an assistant men's basketball coach at Hilbert College. He will assist with all aspects of the program including recruiting, scouting, practice and game day coaching. more
Kendall grad named to 'elite team'
Former Kendall Eagle and 2004 All-Greater Rochester soccer team pick Laura Gaesser was named Player of the Week for the Mid-American Conference and became the first Central Michigan University player to be named to the Soccer Buzz Magazine "National Elite Team of the Week." more
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