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News for the week of
June 17, 2007

In Features:

B-B's New Millennium Project voted down
Voters in the Byron-Bergen Central School District voted down a $29.5 million "New Millennium Capital Project," at the polls June 6. Results from the district office show the borrowing proposal lost by a vote of 658 to 543. A second bonding proposal for $1.6 million in site improvements was also rejected by a vote of 690 to 443. more

Bergen First Presbyterian Church celebrates 200th
Everyone is invited to join in the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the First Presbyterian Church of Bergen on the weekend of June 30 and July 1. more

Brockport receives grant for concert series
The Village's Annual Summer Serenades Concert Series, which kicked off Thursday, June 7 with a performance from the Brockport High School group Mad Vocals, will be underwritten this year with a grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation. The village received $2,000. more

Eagle Scout project brightens special festival
Great cookout smells filled the air, games lined the tent and music was playing, though at times it was hard to hear over the infectious laughter of happy children. more

Hope Hall founder recognized as Woman of Distinction
Sister Diana Dolce, S.S.J., of Rochester has been selected as a 2007 New York State Senate "Woman of Distinction." more

LMH Twig Association awards scholarships
At a presentation ceremony on June 2, the Lakeside Memorial Hospital Twig Association awarded its annual scholarships to five students. These $1,000 scholarships are presented to students who are working toward a degree in the health care field. more

Local sale benefits African children
Proceeds from a May garage sale in Spencerport will aid children thousands of miles away in Kenya and other African locations thanks to the efforts of Kiwanis Club of Spencerport member Heide Reinschmidt and her husband, Joe, and the many community residents who donated items. more

Riga board works on Home Rule draft
As members of the Riga Town Board held a special meeting Thursday morning June 14 to discuss a Home Rule Message it is seeking from the state, a bill authorizing the Town of Riga to establish a Host Benefit Agreement reserve fund was introduced into the Assembly. more

Riga board votes on recycling center;
hears plans for Firemen's Convention
About 40 people were in the audience at the June 12 Riga Town Board meeting which began with a presentation about the Western New York Volunteer Firemen's Convention by Forrest Skelton. The convention will be held in Churchville July 25 through 28. Skelton told the town board that activities include business meetings, a memorial service for firefighters who have died during the past year, an award ceremony and EMS and fire police training sessions. more

Spencerport sewer project on track, village mayor reports
There may be a few stalling points in some parts of the phases of the Spencerport village sewer project but it continues to move forward, Spencerport Mayor Ted Walker said. more

'Take Back America Patriot Tour' stopping in Hilton
Dr. Bob Bowman, Lt. Col., USAF, ret. is bringing his cross-country Patriot Tour to Hilton. Guests are invited to relax, picnic and talk with Bowman on his 100 city "Take Back America Patriot Tour," Monday, July 16 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Hilton Village Park, Jennejahn Lodge, Hilton. The park is west of the Quest School on West Avenue. Follow the balloons to Jennejahn Lodge. more

“The Buzz” radio personality happy to call Hilton home
Whether she is dancing on television (in Dancing with Rochester’s Radio Stars), dishing it out on her morning radio show, or sitting on her back deck playing with her dogs, Kimberly Ray is glad to call Hilton, NY her home. more

Two Spencerport Ambulance personnel charged by OPD
“Anytime the police are involved in a situation like this, it’s disappointing,” Ogden Police Chief Nordquist said at a press conference on June 13. The situation is one in which the department has charged Jeff Tewksbury, director of operations for the Spencerport Volunteer Ambulance Corps. more

In Briefly:

OPD cars damaged
No injuries were reported in an accident that caused extensive damage to two Ogden Police cars on June 13. more

Prize winning logo
Winners of the 2007 Hilton Apple Fest Logo contest were announced and prizes were awarded. more

In Schools:

B-B students win in literary contest
Genesee Valley BOCES holds an annual Literary Contest for students in grades 5 through 12 to recognize and reward excellence in student writing while allowing freedom of choice in style and subject matter. more

Churchville-Chili graduate returns as Superintendent of Schools
The Churchville-Chili Board of Education has selected Dr. Pamela Kissel as Churchville-Chili's next Superintendent of Schools. more

Good Sports Award goes to Holley for the fourth time
Holley High School Athletics was awarded the New York Good Sports School Award for the 2006-2007 school year. more

Hilton HS Scholar Athlete Awards recognized at Cadet Appreciation Night
Hilton High School Athletic Department has recognized 2006-07 scholar athletes at its annual Cadet Appreciation Night on May 31. In the fall of 2006, 100 percent of the Hilton teams were Scholar Athlete Teams (average GPA for all team members was 90 percent or above) and in the winter/spring, nine out of 10 teams, and in the spring, six out of seven teams met the criteria established by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). more

New administrators hired at BCSD
The Brockport Central School District Board of Education announced the appointments of two assistant superintendents. Middle School Principal Rob Banzer was named assistant superintendent for instruction, succeeding Dr. Robert Conrad who is retiring and Melissa Fingar, Esq. succeeds acting assistant superintendent for human resources Allan Berry. Both will begin their new roles July 1. more

Physical education lab makes Holley students 'SMILE'
Primary students at Holley Elementary School have plenty to "SMILE" about. more

Sweden Senior Center mentors students
Isaiah Nare and Charles Plake, Roberts Wesleyan College students, are doing work this summer at the Sweden Senior Center as they fulfill requirements for their school internships in the Business Department. more

Students jump through hoops
Brockport's Barclay Elementary students jumped their way to $15,823.31 during an American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. more

Trinity Christian Preschool graduating Class of 2007
Under the direction of their teachers Jodi Blank, Betty Kelley and Laurie Butts, Trinity Christian Preschool's Class of 2007 celebrated their accomplishments. more

Two finalists named for Kendall school superintendent role
The Kendall Board of Education has named two finalists for the district's next superintendent of schools. more

Youth Board Award recipients
Six Holley High School students were given Youth Recognition Awards by the Orleans County Youth Board for performing an outstanding service for their community and/or assuming an extraordinary role within their families. more

In Seniors:

Sharing information
On Tuesday, June 12, the Sweden Senior Center hosted Dr. Linda J. Cochran, assistant professor, recreation and leisure at SUNY Brockport and students in her Leisure and Aging course. more

In Sports:

Lakeside’s first hole-in-one at annual Golf Classic June 4
Michael Longfellow, an OR nurse at Lakeside Memorial Hospital, hit a hole-in-one on the 6th hole at Brockport Country Club during Lakeside’s 16th Annual Golf Classic held on June 4. more

Ranger runners finish fast at state meet
Two members of the Spencerport Boys Outdoor Track team turned in outstanding performances at the NYS Track Championship at Kingston the weekend of June 8 and 9. more

Spencerport athletes recognized for scholarship
Six Spencerport spring varsity athletic teams qualified for the NYSPHSAA Team Scholar Athlete Award during the spring 2006-07 season. more

Spencerport varsity teams volunteer
Each of the Spencerport Central Schools varsity athletic teams participated in a volunteer community service/charity project through the Spencerport Student-Athletes Care Program during the 2006-07 spring season. more

Team Cup winners
The Bright Raven Level 4 Team finished first in the large team competition at the USA Gymnastics Upstate New York Team Cup held June 3 in Utica. more