News for the week of
March 19, 2006
In Features:
Arc of Orleans observes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in New York and The Arc of Orleans County is joining together with other NYSARC chapters to increase understanding of the abilities and contributions made by people with developmental disabilities and mental retardation. more
 Bringing back those big band sounds
Names like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman, and Stan Kenton may not be familiar to everyone, but a Sweden resident hopes to revitalize what these famous musicians popularized back in the 1940s Big Band Jazz music. more
Canal corporation announces availability of tourism grants
The New York State Canal Corporation announced the availability of $30,000 in tourism matching grants this year to promote the New York State Canal System and Canalway Trail as a year-round recreational resource and tourism destination. more
 Grandmother receives visit
from Olympian granddaughter
Nobody had a bigger smile on her face on March 7 than Lena Stendardo, grandmother of Kim Insalaco, Olympic bronze medal winner for the United States women's hockey team. Insalaco visited her grandmother, who resides at Hilton East Assisted Living, and shared her Olympic experience with her. more
Homes sought for Fresh Air visitors
This summer, thousands of inner-city boys and girls will escape the streets of New York City to enjoy the pleasures of summertime fun in the country through Fresh Air Fund vacations. In honor of The Fresh Air Fund's 129-year-old tradition of serving children, March 20 has been declared Fresh Air Fund Day throughout the state of New York. more
 Local woman's collection continues to blossom
While Western New York may have recently savored a bit of spring time weather, Mary Isselhard can imagine spring and blooming flowers every time she looks at her collection of antique seed catalogs, seed packets and other collectibles. more
 Orleans County 4-H hosts public presentations day
Orleans County 4-H Public Presentation Days was held Saturday, February 4 at sites in Knowlesville, Albion and Lyndonville. Sixty-seven 4-H members, ranging in age from 8 to 18, presented on topics ranging from how to organize a service project to edible centerpieces to muscle cars. more
Riga passes citizen advisory committee law
It was a formality, and adherence to state law, that prompted the Riga Town Board to hold a public hearing to formally adopt rules and procedures governing the formation of citizen advisory committees. By unanimous vote, the board adopted a resolution at the March 14 meeting to establish citizen advisory committees. more
Riga's record keeping found not in compliance with state regs
The Town of Riga has been found to not be in compliance with New York state regulations requiring municipalities to operate under an accrual accounting system, not a cash system. more
Wind tower moratorium put in place in Riga
Two points that need to be taken into consideration when thinking about change are to know where you are now and where you will be after the change has taken place. Edgar Moore, father of Town of Riga Supervisor Pamela Moore and a former Riga supervisor himself, made the statement at the March 14 public hearing on a proposed moratorium on wind derived towers. more
In Briefly:
 A caring community
At the March 6 Brockport village board meeting, Acting CEO of Lakeside Memorial Hospital, Michael Perry, presented the Brockport Police Department with a recognition plaque for their contributions at the Biekirch Care Center Holiday Project. more
 Churchville Chamber of Commer Awards Dinner
The Churchville Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards dinner on March 9 at The Johnson House Restaurant. more
Forest and woodland workshop planned
The "Caring for Your Forest Land" workshop will provide guidance and assistance to forest and woodlot owners and interested public. Topics include: how to thin woods, grow healthier trees and make a better habitat for wildlife. The event will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, at the Monroe County Cooperative Extension Office, 249 Highland Avenue, Rochester. more
 Hamlin Recreation Snow Day
Hamlin Recreation held their 4th annual Snow Day event at the Hamlin Town Hall grounds. Over 50 people attended even though there was no snow. more
Rochester picnic in Florida features hometown favorites
The 25th annual Rochester Day Picnic will be held Saturday, March 25, 2006 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wickham Park Main Pavilion, 3845 Wickham Road, Melbourne, Florida. Tickets are $7 at the door. more
Rochester traffic cams online
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Acting Regional Director Kevin O'Buckley announced that images of traffic conditions on select highways in the Rochester area are now available for viewing on the Travel Information Gateway website at www.travelinfony.com more
 Special visit
SSG Mark Rhodes and SFC Bill Hanifin of the 98th Div. from Rochester visited Cub Scout Pack 165 from Spencerport. Both soldiers recently returned from a tour of duty in Iraq. more
Politically Speaking:
Assemblyman sets up office space
The 139th Assembly District's newest member, Assemblyman Stephen Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) announced the locations of his Assembly offices as well as how to get in touch with him and his staff. more
Hawley pursuing property tax relief in Albany
On the campaign trail during February's special election, Assemblyman Stephen Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) pledged to fight in Albany for real property tax relief. more
NYS Senate votes to preserve snowmobile trail fund
Senator George Maziarz said in a press release, that Governor Pataki's attempted raid on the state's snowmobile trail fund was rejected by the state senate in budget bills approved in that chamber recently. more
Three men vie for two spots as Holley trustees
Two incumbents and one newcomer are vying for two open trustee seats on the Holley village board. If re-elected, Ross Gaylord will be heading into his seventh year (he was on the board from 1988-1994 and finished out a term in 2005); John Heise is seeking re-election to his second term; and Mark Porter has taken up the challenge to seek a board seat for the first time. more
Village elections set for March 21
Voters will head to the polls in four villages on Tuesday, March 21. Voting in all four take place from noon until 9 p.m. more
In Schools:
 Author visits Cosgrove Middle School
Canadian author Deborah Ellis visited the library at Spencerport's Cosgrove Middle School to speak to students and teachers about her work on March 9. In 2001, Ellis wrote "The Breadwinner," a portrait of life of women and families in modern day Afghanistan under the Taliban regime. more
 Bill provides parents and schools with
better access to sex offender records
Spencerport Superintendent Mary Anne Kermis joined Congressman Thomas M. Reynolds (R-Clarence) Monday, March 13, to announce the passage of the Children's Safety and Violent Crime Reduction Act of 2006 (H.R. 4472). more
C-C student organizes a fundraiser for sick classmate
Gregory Selke, a student at Churchville-Chili School District, has organized a 5K race to benefit his friend and classmate, Daniel Myslivecek, a Churchville-Chili student who is fighting a battle against melanoma. more
 Foreign Language Week marked
with internationally-decorated chairs
Hilton's Merton Williams Middle School Spanish and French students took advantage of the school's no-longer used library chairs to decorate them in themes representing countries' cultures and holidays, according to Spanish teacher Gloria Hoffer(seated). more
 Hilton High School Drumline tops
at NYS Percussion competition
Featuring the music of Aaron Copeland's El Salon Mexico, Hilton High School's 37-member Winter Drumline, a synchronized percussion ensemble, beat 12 other drumlines in competition Saturday, March 4 at the Hilton High School gymnasium. more
 Hilton students donate prom dresses
A group of Hilton High School girls display one of the many gowns donated to the Used Prom Dress Drive on Saturday, March 11. Assisting in the effort, standing, were junior Ashley Jones and senior Tasha Banks and, kneeling, senior Katie Crist. more
Information sessions outline RWC's
accelerated master's in nursing administration
Roberts Wesleyan College will hold upcoming information sessions for its new master's degree program in nursing administration. This program will begin in September 2006, and allows working professionals to earn their master's in nursing administration in about 17 months while attending classes one night a week. more
 Musical students
BHS students participated in the All County Jazz Festival at the Spencerport High School on March 3 and 4. more
Spencerport schools' Family Support Center
offers "Parent University"
The Spencerport Central School District Family Support Center will offer a Parent University this spring and next fall. Spring sessions feature three topics relevant to students and families. The sessions provide parents with an opportunity to learn from and support each other, according to organizers. more
SUNY Brockport receives grant for energy efficient projects
Senator George D. Maziarz announced that the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Brockport received a grant for $175,500 for the installation of seven energy efficiency projects on campus. more
In Sports:
 Byron-Bergen senior selected scholar athlete
Michael McInally, a senior at Byron-Bergen Central School and the son of Allyson McInally of Bergen, was named a News 10NBC Scholar Athlete. His selection was based on his GPA, academic and athletic awards, and success in the Byron-Bergen athletic program. more
 Hilton Hockey team members recognized at award dinner
The annual Hilton High School Hockey Awards Banquet for the 2005-2006 season was held on Saturday, March 4 at Carmestro's Restaurant in Hilton. This year's team, under the direction of Head Coach John Farnham, Assistant Coaches Chris Monfiletto, Dave Messbauer and Justin Mensing finished the season with a record of 6 wins, 14 losses and 2 ties. more
 Local gymnasts win
Bright Raven Gymnasts competed at the Niagara Cup in Buffalo on February 25 and 26. The Level 5 team captured first place with a score of 185.70 and the Level 4 team came in third place with a score of 181.275. more
Spencerport teams qualify for scholar awards
Three Spencerport winter varsity athletic teams qualified for the NYSPHSAA Team Scholar Athlete Award during the winter 2005-06 season. In order to qualify, a team must have a team grade point average of 90% or above. more
Youngsters invited to showcase athletic abilities
Local youngsters between the ages of 8 and 13 can participate in the U.S. Junior Olympic Skills Competition presented by Kellogg's Frosted Flakes (Jr. Olympic Skills). more
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