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News for the week of
October 15, 2006

In Features:

Area hospital gives birth to maternity unit improvements
As you enter the new Birthing Unit at Lakeside Memorial Hospital in Brockport you are greeted with smiling faces. Photos of newborns line the hallways. In each photo, every new mother and father wears a smile. more

Assistance with trail development available to communities
Parks & Trails New York, a statewide parks and trails advocacy organization, is offering trail development assistance to communities in 2007 through its Healthy Trails, Healthy People program. more

Brockport Fire Department receives funding for vital equipment
It's been 15 years since the Brockport Fire Department has fully updated the airpacks that the firefighters use. Now, through the receipt of a $305,954 grant from the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighter Grants Program, they will be able to purchase 56 airpacks and three rapid intervention team packs. more

Churchville Park multi-use trail open to the public
The Churchville Park Multi-Use Trail, located on Parrish Road off of Buffalo Road and west of the Village of Churchville, is now open to the public. more

Roberts Wesleyan recognizes over 50 years of college caring
When Mendal Dick first set foot on the Roberts Wesleyan campus in 1953, the Athletic Center was a barn -- literally. With only four academic buildings -- the barn, a trailer park and a barracks comprised the remainder of the structures -- and about 250 students all told, the livestock seemed the majority. more

Sweden officials make decision on Heritage Square rezoning
The vote to rezone 130 acres of land on Redman Road in the Town of Sweden was unanimous at the October 10 Sweden board meeting. Supervisor Buddy Lester abstained from the vote as he has since the beginning of the approval process. more

Sweden's prelim budget tax figures show decrease
While the Town of Sweden is looking at increases in expenses in some areas, board members were still able to hold the line - and potentially reduce it - on the 2007 tax rate. more

Village of Churchville to hold meeting
to discuss draft vision plan
Will an amphitheater and a community center be constructed in the Village of Churchville in the future? Could there be new bike trails, stores and restaurants along the Black Creek? All are strong possibilities, and are included in the village's vision plan. more

In Briefly:

A helping hand for Welcome Center
President of the Greater Brockport Development Corporation Peter Maxson and Brockport Wal-Mart Manager Drew Coleman. Wal-Mart has pledged $2,000 a year for the past five years to be used on the Welcome Center at Harvester Park. more

Candidates for fire commissioner sought for Morton district
Residents of the Morton Fire District who are interested in seeking election to seats on the five-member Board of Fire Commissioners are invited to apply. Two seats will be vacant for the 2007 election to be held in early 2007. One is a five year term; the other is a one year term to fill a vacated position. more

Funds for Splash
Senator George Maziarz stopped in Spencerport on October 10 to present a $1,000 check to Joyce Lobene, president of the Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce and Spencerport Mayor Ted Walker for the 2007 Canal Splash Sunday. more

Orleans County residents invited to assessment process meetings
The Orleans County Assessor's Association in conjunction with the NYS Office of Real Property Services and the Orleans County Office of Real Property Tax Services will be holding informational meetings for the public regarding: the assessment process, exemptions and public relations. more

Orleans sheriffs seize marijuana plants
In August and September, the Orleans County Sheriff's Office conducted several county-wide marijuana plant search and seizure details. more

Parma Library seeks missing yearbooks
The Parma Public Library is asking the public's help in filling in some of its missing back issues of the Hilton High School Yearbook. more

Walk, Bike Group sponsors poster contest
The third annual Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Poster Contest is being sponsored by the Walk, Bike Brockport Action Group. more

Politically Speaking:

Meet the candidates forum planned
The League of Women Voters of Orleans County will hold a Meet the Candidate Forum on Thursday, October 26 at 7 p.m. in the LGI (Large Group Instruction) of the Albion Central High School, East Avenue, Albion. more

In Schools:

Byron-Bergen junior keynote speaker
On Wednesday, October 4, Emma Long was the keynote speaker at the Annual Cornell Cooperative Extension Genesee County Board of Director's Meeting at Bohn's Restaurant in Batavia. more

Byron-Bergen earns state grant
For the fourth consecutive year, the Byron-Bergen Central School District has been awarded a Learn and Serve America grant from the New York State Education Department in Albany. more

Hilton Middle School "Eighth Grade Day"
focuses on team-building
Hilton's Merton Williams Middle School held its annual "Eighth Grade Day" on Thursday, October 5. Tricia Hess, English Language Arts teacher at the school, said "Our theme is 'The Power of One' and our goal is to offer students an opportunity to reach out to each other, across their teams, by having a Run/Walk-A-Thon to benefit Camp Good Days and Special Times. more

Holley exploring possible capital project
The Holley Central School District will conduct a special board meeting on Monday, October 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria to discuss a possible capital project at the middle school/high school. more

Holley recognizes young leaders with
'Soaring to New Heights Award'
Holley students Steven Dill, Joshua Hatfield, Hannah Thiel and Kelsey Wilson received September's "Soaring to New Heights" Award at the Board of Education meeting on September 16. more

Nurturing future leaders
Tegan Leech, Rotary Club President Richard Kemp and Ashlei Couch are pictured. The teens visited the club to share their experiences with the Slapshot (Student Leadership Award Program for Students High on Training) Program. more

State website features Byron-Bergen student project
Some students from Byron-Bergen High School spent several weeks last spring learning about civic responsibility in emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. Their project, "The Science of Safety," is featured on the New York State Service Learning Leadership Institute webpage. more

In Seniors:

Chili Senior Center programs
Massage Therapy - The second and last Thursday of the month. Prices and times vary. Call the center for an appointment. 889-6185. more

Lunchtime conversation
Assemblyman Bill Reilich stopped by the Sweden Senior Center for lunch and conversation on September 22. Pictured (l-r) are Dora Jones, June Doud, Assemblyman Reilich, Chef Annie Grey, Fran Piccirillo and Dorothy Moss. more

In Sports:

Bees win 10 straight
Seniors Jessica Grapensteter and Jessica Smith scored second half goals to lead Byron-Bergen to their tenth consecutive victory after dropping their first two games of the season. more

Brockport swimmers win
Tessa Snow and Katelyn Barber each won a pair of individual events to lead Brockport to a 102-81 victory over Rush-Henrietta in girl's swimming. more

Black Belt family
Emily Egan of Chili earned her Black Belt in Karate on August 19 at the Caparco Martial Arts dojo. An outstanding achievement in its own right for a 14-year-old girl, she is the third in her family to achieve this rank. more

Cadets register second shutout
Hilton scored four goals in the second half and limited Spencerport to just two shots over the final 40 minutes in a 5-0 girl's soccer victory. more

Kyokushin American International
Karate Championships come to Rochester
On Saturday, October 28, Kyokushin Karate Fitness USA will host the 16th Annual Kyokushin American International Karate Championships at 6 p.m. at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. more

S/C U10 holds out against rival Brockport Eagles
The Sweden/Clarkson Flag Football U10 team met the Brockport Eagles in a fast paced contest October 7. Quarterback Glenn Post led the Sweden/Clarkson team to a 14-13 decision, tallying a pair of touchdowns to Tommy Pauly and Jason Hayes. more