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News for the week of
July 16, 2006

In Features:

Community fitness walk draws hundreds,
benefits local family
When Charles, Jessica and Ana Lester lost their mother, they discovered how much her presence had touched the community. more

County health departments prepare for pandemic situations
All area county health departments are preparing for the possibility of a pandemic flu event, Andrew Lucyszyn, director of the Orleans County Health Department said. "Orleans and other counties across New York state are working on documents and procedures to follow in the event of a pandemic," he said. more

'Father David' to leave St. Luke's
On Sunday, July 2, Father David Robinson announced that he has accepted a call to minister to the congregation of Trinity Episcopal Church in Saco, Maine. more

The 'Great Lakeside Bed Race' taking to the streets
Beds will come out of the bedrooms and take to the streets in Brockport for the Great Lakeside Bed Race on July 23. more

Hilton chooses 'Citizen of the Year'
On June 28, Hilton's Mayor Larry Gursslin announced that St. Paul's Lutheran Church Pastor Albert Zoller, was selected as the 18th recipient of the Citizen of the Year award. Earlier this year, Zoller announced his retirement plans and a potluck supper was held. more

Hilton man explains E-Body language in new book
Bob Whipple knows what you were thinking when you sent that email. Now he is telling everyone in Understanding E-Body Language: Building Trust Online. more

Monroe County crime lab receives funding
Monroe County's Regional Crime Laboratory which services all criminal justice agencies (federal, state and local) agencies throughout Monroe and eight surrounding counties of Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates and Orleans, received senate funding, according to Senator Hillary Clinton's office. more

Riga looks into public water
The possibility of public water was recently discussed by Town of Riga officials. more

Sweden hosts opening and free event for disc golf course
The Town of Sweden will hold a grand opening of its new disc golf course on Saturday, July 22, at 11 a.m. at the Sweden Town Park. The event will include demonstrations of game play, free commemorative discs (while supplies last) and the opportunity to play on Sweden's new 18-basket course. more

In Briefly:

Brockport flower baskets blossom
Visitors to downtown Brockport will be greeted by the vision of brightly blooming blossoms hanging from the light poles - thanks to the efforts of downtown merchants who banded together and sought donations for weekly watering. more

Hamlin family displaced by fire
On Sunday, July 9 at 2 p.m., a child who was riding their bike on Curtisdale Lane in Hamlin noticed flames in the window of a single-family home. more

Proud father and family pet
Mike Henner and Charcoal take a break next to photos taken by Mike's son, Cpl. Brian Henner, who is serving with the Marines in Iraq. more

Rotary names Danko Paul Harris Fellow
Nancy Danko is the latest Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow named by the Spencerport Rotary Club. Though not a member of Rotary, Danko, a local pre-k school teacher and director, was recognized for her community service and participation in the group's projects as a "Friend of Rotary." more

Zipping along
A new 180 foot "zip line" was part of the field day activities at Brockport's Christ Community Church on Saturday, July 8. more

Politically Speaking:

Trustee sworn in
New Trustee Hannelore (Hanny) Heyen was sworn in by Brockport Mayor Mort Wexler on Friday, July 7. more

In Schools:

BHS student awarded Hage Scholarship
At the Brockport High School graduation ceremony, Jessica Knapp was awarded the Thomas and Helen Hage Scholarship award. more

Eighth graders receive awards
Six Brockport A.D. Oliver Middle School students were recognized during the eighth grade awards assembly on April 6. more

Local remembrance
Eighth-grader Christopher Billington took this picture at the Arlington National Cemetery during the changing of the guard. more

Running the race
Hilton staff team up for Chase Challenge. A team of 12 runners from the Hilton School District staff joined more than 9,000 Rochester area runners who participated in the annual Chase Challenge. more

Scholarship recipient
Alyssa Shoup, a senior at Kendall High School, who plans to attend college and pursue a journalism career, received a $500 scholarship award. The award is presented annually by the Hamlin Lions. more

In Sports:

Hage/Hogan camp in its 23rd year
At the end of June, 147 basketball players took to the courts at the Sweden-Clarkson Recreation gym and SUNY Brockport to learn more about the game and to improve their skills. more

Spencerport names new coaches
Spencerport Central Schools announced that Patricia Grosodonia has been named as the Rangers new Varsity Fall and Winter Cheerleading Coach. She replaces Amy Conley, who resigned after the conclusion of the season to move out of state. more

Spencerport's Pelin named to state committee
Spencerport Central Schools' Athletic Director John Pelin is a member of a new committee formed to ensure that public high schools in New York state provide the best opportunities for student athletes. more