News for the week of
November 13, 2005
In Features:
Brockport discusses comprehensive plan
The proposal to accept, or not accept, the comprehensive plan updates as proposed by Town of Sweden officials was put before the board at its November 7 meeting. more
 Brockport's horse whisperer builds trust
in equine-human relationships
It would be only a slight exaggeration to say that Brockport's Elizabeth Oinen's life has always been about horses. From the earliest, age four or five, her activities included reading books about horses, drawing pictures of horses, riding her imaginary horse-bicycle, and later, writing stories about horses and 'galloping' on the playground while other children played games or climbed on swings. more
Brockport talks about trash at public hearing
When it comes to trash, the overwhelming majority of Brockport village residents want a choice. Concerns regarding the fairness of charging residents who utilize the Sweden Recycling Center and those who might pay less now than they would if village officials found a way to implement a village-wide trash pick up, were foremost in the minds of residents at the November 7 public hearing. more
 End of season canal sweep complete
The Adopt-A-Trail Committee of the Town of Sweden conducted its fifth annual end-of-season sweep of the Erie Canal towpath on Saturday, November 5. more
 Father, daughter team publish new book
The daughter and father writing team of Brett Elizabeth Blake and Robert W. Blake have published a new book Literacy: A Primer. more
 Hilton photographers to document historic barns
"Our goal is to photograph a part of our history while we still have it," said Hilton Apple Fest Chair Joe Lee, a member of the Hilton Historic Barn Project. more
 Local shelter wishes for good homes for animals
Fifteen years ago Dr. Stephen Berghash and his wife, Chris, found a litter of kittens on the front steps of his veterinary practice, Scottsville Veterinary Hospital. more
 New lodge honors Jennejahn family
The house built on solid rock is an often-cited biblical analogy, and on November 5, Village of Hilton officials unveiled a new home, open to the public, with a foundation built on the amazing faith and community service of the Jennejahn family. more
Spencerport's Christmas on the Canal celebrates 10 years
A 10th year celebration of Christmas on the Canal will be held in Spencerport the afternoon of Sunday, December 4, on Union Street in the village, from 2 to 6 p.m. more
 Spencerport family raises guide dog puppy
The Lowe family, volunteer puppy raisers for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, have just seen their puppy graduate as a full-fledged guide dog. Tammy, a yellow female labrador retriever, had been with the Lowe family since she was eight weeks old. more
 Town of Ogden sponsors GIS day events
The Town of Ogden will have an open house on GIS Day, November 16. more
In Briefly:
 Baby gifts
The Lakeside Memorial Hospital Twig Association held a baby shower for the OB department. more
Brockport code violations investigated
Village of Brockport Code Enforcement officers, with the assistance of the Brockport Police Department, executed two search warrants on Sunday, November 6 at properties located at 26 Brockway Place and 60 Perry Street. more
 Student trustee
On October 28, Byron-Bergen senior Steve McInally will be voted in as a student trustee. more
Walk, Bike Brockport Action Group
announces safety poster contest winners
Mayor Mort Wexler and local artist Helen Smagorinsky selected winners from the 140 entries in the Walk, Bike Brockport Action Group's second annual pedestrian and bicycle safety poster contest. more
Politically Speaking:
Chili, Ogden, Parma election results in
The Town of Ogden saw the only contested race for the supervisor seat, and incumbent Gay Lenhard retained her position in that race. more
 Clarkson, Hamlin and Kendall election results
In the Town of Clarkson, long-time Supervisor Paul Kimball easily retained his seat by a more than 2-to-1 margin. more
Election results
Voters in the towns of Bergen, Clarendon, Murray and Sweden came out on November 8 to cast their votes for supervisors, justices, clerks and town council members. more
Riga residents vote for change
Voters in the Town of Riga cast their ballots overwhelmingly for change in the make up of the town board. Town board member Pamela Moore, in her bid for the town supervisor seat, garnered 1,137 votes. more
Senator earns statewide award for senior advocacy
Senator George Maziarz (62nd District) received an honor from the New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide) and the Capital Area Consortium on Aging and Disability (CACAD). more
In Schools:
 B-B student selected as a New York state page
Byron-Bergen sophomore Ashley Elliott, daughter of Karen and John Elliott of Byron, traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to participate in the Biennial Convention of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW). more
BOCES 2 communication staff receive awards
The communications staff at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES has been recognized for achievement in educational communications by the New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA). more
Byron-Bergen students have 'senior experience'
On Thursday, October 27 at Byron-Bergen High School, nearly three dozen guest presenters offered their expertise and shared their wisdom with members of the Class of 2006 in the school's first-ever Senior Experience. more
 Halloween treat
Pre-kindergarten students from The Gates Chili Cooperative Nursery School, Church of the Epiphany, enjoyed a Halloween celebration with a visit to the Seabury Woods Senior Living Community on October 31. more
Student council sponsoring food and toy drive
The Holley Elementary Student Council will be sponsoring a Food and Toy Drive from Monday, November 14 through Tuesday, November 22. more
In Sports:
C-C grad completes first marathon
Churchville-Chili graduates Kelly Stevens, 23, completed her first marathon in Washington, DC on October 30. She competed in the 30th Annual Marine Corps Marathon as a member of the Northern Florida chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. more
Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth Baseball 2006
Hamlin Recreation is studying the sponsorship of Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth baseball teams for the 2006 season. This is a travel league playing from May to July. Both players and coaches are needed. more
 Students run for fun
More than 200 students in grades three to six ran for fun and physical fitness during the Brockport Central School District's Fifth Annual Fun Run. more
Sweden/Clarkson Recreation adult winter leagues
Coed Adult Volleyball Leagues - Tuesdays, December 6 to February 28, 6:15, 7:15 and 8:15 p.m. games, 12 week season plus playoffs. $175 per team. more
 "Swinging" in Hilton
Thirty students in grades four, five and six had a "swinging" time recently at the new-installed Ropes Training Course at the Hilton Village Elementary School. more
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