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News for the week of
June 25, 2006

In Features:

Brockport joins lawsuit filed by municipalities
Municipalities across Monroe County are banding together against a lawsuit brought by Monroe County to shift sales tax revenue away from towns, villages and school districts. The county's case was to be heard June 23 in state Supreme Court. more

Brockport terminates role as assessing unit
Calling it taxation without representation, Trustee Carrie Maziarz voted against a resolution to dissolve the village's status as an assessing unit for real property tax purposes. more

Brockport volunteer group drawn into political fray
Members of Brockport's Walk! Bike! Brockport! Action Group came out in full force to the June 19 village board meeting. more

DOT meets with Brockport merchants
"We want to give the village what it decides it wants - within reason - when it comes to a road construction project," Department of Transportation Regional Director Kevin O'Buckley said. "It's not our job to come to a village and say this is what you need and want. The village officials give us direction." more

Eagle Scout project fulfills the dreams of many
For over a decade, the residents of Royal Gardens Apartments in Brockport shared a dream: to have a gazebo in their courtyard. Now, the scout who transformed that dream into reality has realized a dream of his own. more

LMH Twig Association awards scholarships
At a presentation ceremony on June 3, the Lakeside Memorial Hospital Twig Association awarded its annual scholarships to ten students who are working toward a degree in the health care field. more

Officials discuss canal bridge closure
With the recent closure of the Village of Brockport's Smith Street bridge and the potential for an extensive road project looming in 2008, residents and officials are concerned with traffic flow. more

United Way of Eastern Orleans County exceeds campaign goal
United Way of Eastern Orleans County is pleased to announce that they have surpassed their 2006-07 campaign goal of $196,604, with a total of $197,406 raised. more

In Briefly:

A helping hand
The Holley Rotary Club presented the Holley Community Free Library with a check for $500. more

Ambulance ready to roll
The Village of Brockport purchased a new ambulance, a Horton Type III, to replace the 1996 ambulance. more

A new view
Individuals working to save the historic Stagecoach Inn structure at the corner of Route 259 and Buffalo Road in North Chili have a vision for the properties on the northeast corner of the intersection. more

Clarkson Highway Superintendent receives award
David J. Goodwin, Superintendent of Highways in Clarkson, received a 20-year attendance award at the 61st Annual School for Highway Superintendents held at Ithaca College. more

Legion auxiliary elects new officers
On June 8, Monroe County American Legion Auxiliary County Committee elected new officers. more

Scout attains Eagle rank
Assemblymember Bill Reilich, Ogden Supervisor Gay Lenhard, Eagle Scout Ryan Taylor, Town Councilman Tom Uschold and County Legislator Robert Colby, mark Taylor's completion of requirements for his Boy Scout Eagle rank. more

Third grader gets special ride to school
Emily Bassi let the school bus pass her by one morning in early June. Instead of her usual ride, she waited for a Brockport Fire Truck to pick her up. more

Troop 11 Eagle Scout receive awards
Brockport Boy Scout Troop 11 Eagle Scouts (l to r) Matthew Jensen, Zachary Buell, and Jeffrey Krahe, Brockport Rotary Past President Don Peck, and outgoing Scoutmaster Mike Sinopoli are shown at their annual award meeting. more

Politically Speaking:

Maziarz bill gives work leave to military spouses
Senator George Maziarz, chairman of the Senate Labor Committee, reported that the State Senate unanimously passed legislation (S.7175-B) he sponsored that would grant up to ten days of unpaid work leave to spouses of members of our armed forces. more

Rittler announces candidacy for Parma Town Council
Joe Rittler, 24, has announced his candidacy for the Parma Town Council. more

Voters choose new trustee in Brockport
Voters in the Village of Brockport overwhelmingly cast their support behind Hanny Heyen as their choice for trustee for the next two years. Heyen defeated incumbent Mary Jo Nayman, by a margin of 580 votes to 329. more

In Schools:

BCSD receives Reading First grant
The Brockport Central School District was awarded a highly competitive $2.3 million Reading First grant. The grant, for students in grades K through 3, is a focused nationwide effort to enable all students to become successful early readers. The District will receive $900,000 the first year and will reapply to receive $700,000 for year two and $700,000 for year three. more

Goodbye school year, hello summer
Holley sixth grader Andrew Heath takes the lead in a race with classmates Stephen Schubmelh (center) and Jacob DiSanto during Field Day for the fifth and sixth grades. more

Hilton officials thank 'Friends of Education'
The Hilton Board of Education thanked "Friends of Education" at its May 9 meeting describing their strong commitment to the students and education in Hilton. more

Holley Middle School announces year-end awards
Academic, physical education and perfect attendance awards were presented at a ceremony at Holley Middle School. more

Holley third graders to adopt Cambodian orphans
Holley third graders have been studying world cultures and as a part of their studies were introduced to Sandi Smith, who lives in Cambodia as the director of operations for an orphanage run by NCLO (No Child Left Out). more

In Sports:

BHS student is 2006 National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete
Brockport High School senior Ben Barton has been selected as a 2006 National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete. more

New girl's basketball coach named in Spencerport
Spencerport Central Schools announced that Jason "Jake" Lenhard has been named as the Rangers new Varsity Girls Basketball Coach. He replaces Mike Decillis, who resigned after the conclusion of the season. more

Riverbats fly out of gates
The Genesee Valley Riverbats began the 2006 season by winning four of their first six games and held first place in the early going of their New York Collegiate Baseball League season. more